Pfeiffer Vacuum TPG 500 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EN
Translation of the Original
TPG 500
Total pressure measuring and control unit

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Pfeiffer Vacuum product. Your new total pressure measuring and
control unit should support you in your individual application with full performance and without
malfunctions. The name Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for high-quality vacuum technology, a
comprehensive and complete range of top-quality products and first-class service. From this
extensive, practical experience we have gained a large volume of information that can
contribute to efficient deployment and to your personal safety.
In the knowledge that our product must avoid consuming work output, we trust that our
product can offer you a solution that supports you in the effective and trouble-free
implementation of your individual application.
Please read these operating instructions before putting your product into operation for the
first time. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact info@pfeiffer-
vacuum.de.
Further operating instructions from Pfeiffer Vacuum can be found in the Download Center on
our website.
Disclaimer of liability
These operating instructions describe all models and variants of your product. Note that your
product may not be equipped with all features described in this document. Pfeiffer Vacuum
constantly adapts its products to the latest state of the art without prior notice. Please take
into account that online operating instructions can deviate from the printed operating
instructions supplied with your product.
Furthermore, Pfeiffer Vacuum assumes no responsibility or liability for damage resulting from
the use of the product that contradicts its proper use or is explicitly defined as foreseeable
misuse.
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Table of contents
1 About this manual 8
1.1 Validity 8
1.1.1 Applicable documents 8
1.1.2 Variants 8
1.1.3 Firmware versions 8
1.2 Target group 8
1.3 Conventions 9
1.3.1 Instructions in the text 9
1.3.2 Pictographs 9
1.3.3 Stickers on the product 9
1.3.4 Abbreviations 9
1.4 Trademark proof 10
2 Safety 11
2.1 General safety information 11
2.2 Safety instructions 11
2.3 Safety precautions 14
2.4 Proper use 15
2.5 Foreseeable improper use 15
2.6 Responsibilities and warranty 15
2.7 Owner requirements 16
2.8 Personnel qualification 16
2.8.1 Ensuring personnel qualification 16
2.8.2 Personnel qualification for maintenance and repair 16
2.8.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum 17
2.9 Operator requirements 17
3 Product description 18
3.1 Structure 18
3.2 Display elements 19
3.3 Controls 20
3.4 Interfaces 21
3.4.1 Mains connection 21
3.4.2 Ground terminal 21
3.4.3 "CONTROL" connection 21
3.4.4 "RS-485" connector 22
3.4.5 "USB" connection (type A) 22
3.4.6 "USB" connection (type B) 23
3.4.7 "Ethernet" (LAN) connection 23
3.5 Identifying the product 23
3.6 Scope of delivery 24
4 Transport and storage 25
4.1 Transporting the product 25
4.2 Storing the product 25
5 Installation 26
5.1 Installing device in a 19" rack 26
5.2 Installing device in a switchboard 27
5.3 Using device as a desktop device 28
5.4 Establishing a grounding connection 29
5.5 Connecting to mains power supply 29
5.6 Fitting device with plug-in boards 30
6 Commissioning 31
6.1 Switch on the device 31
6.2 Configuring Ethernet 31
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7 Operation 33
7.1 Using buttons 33
7.2 Converting measurement signal 33
7.2.1 Conversion for Pirani gauges 34
7.2.2 Conversion for Penning gauges on measuring board CP 300 C9 35
7.2.3 Conversion for Penning gauges on measuring board CP 300 C10 37
7.2.4 Conversion for Penning gauges on measuring board CP 300 T11/
T11L
39
7.3 Measuring with TPG 500 41
7.3.1 Gas type dependence 41
7.3.2 Validity of the display 41
7.3.3 Accuracy of the measured value display 41
7.3.4 Calibration 41
8 Operating modes 42
8.1 Using measuring mode 42
8.1.1 Changing measurement channel 42
8.1.2 Switching measuring circuit on and off 42
8.1.3 Measured value display 43
8.1.4 Identifying measuring board and gauge 43
8.1.5 Resetting unit to the factory settings 44
8.2 Using parameter mode 44
9 Configuring parameters 46
9.1 Switching function parameters 46
9.2 Gauge parameters 47
9.2.1 "FILTER" parameter 47
9.2.2 "GAS TYPE" parameter 48
9.2.3 "CORRECTION FACTOR" parameter 48
9.2.4 "NAME" parameter 48
9.2.5 "COMPENSATION" parameter 48
9.3 Gauge control 48
9.3.1 "SENSOR ON" parameter 48
9.3.2 "SENSOR OFF" parameter 49
9.3.3 "THRESHOLD ON" parameter 49
9.3.4 "THRESHOLD OFF" parameter 49
9.4 General parameters 50
9.4.1 "UNIT" parameter 50
9.4.2 "ANALOG OUTPUT" parameter 50
9.4.3 "ERROR RELAY" parameter 50
9.4.4 "PENNING-UR" parameter 51
9.4.5 "BARGRAPH / GRAPH" parameter 51
9.4.6 "CONTRAST LCD" parameter 52
9.4.7 "BACKLIGHT" parameter 52
9.4.8 "SCREENSAVER" parameter 52
9.4.9 "SET DEFAULTS" parameter 52
9.4.10"LANGUAGE" parameter 52
9.4.11"END VALUE" parameter 52
9.5 Communication parameters 53
9.5.1 "BAUD RATE USB" parameter 53
9.5.2 "BAUD RATE IFxxx" parameter 53
9.5.3 "BAUD RATE RS485" parameter 53
9.5.4 "RS485 ADDRESS" parameter 53
9.5.5 "PROTOCOL" parameter 54
9.5.6 "DHCP (ETH)" parameter 54
9.5.7 "IP (ETH)" parameter 54
9.5.8 "SUBNET (ETH)" parameter 54
9.5.9 "GATEWAY (ETH)" parameter 54
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9.6 Plug-in board parameters 54
9.7 Data logger mode 55
9.7.1 "MODE" parameter 55
9.7.2 "DATE" parameter 56
9.7.3 "TIME" parameter 56
9.7.4 "INTERVAL" parameter 56
9.7.5 "DEC-SEPARATOR" parameter 56
9.7.6 "FILE NAME" parameter 56
9.7.7 "START / STOP" parameter 56
9.7.8 "CLEAR" parameter 57
9.8 Setup mode 57
9.8.1 "SAVE TO" parameter 57
9.8.2 "RESTORE FROM" parameter 57
9.8.3 "FORMAT" parameter 58
9.8.4 "CLEAR" parameter 58
9.9 Test parameters 58
9.9.1 "WATCHDOG" parameter 58
9.9.2 "FLASH TEST" parameter 59
9.9.3 "EEPROM TEST" parameter 59
9.9.4 "DISPLAY TEST" parameter 59
9.9.5 "RELAY TEST" parameter 59
9.9.6 "RECALIBRATION" parameter 60
10 Decommissioning 61
11 Maintenance 62
11.1 Cleaning the device 62
11.2 Replacing the battery 63
11.3 Updating firmware 63
12 Malfunctions 66
13 Shipping 67
14 Recycling and disposal 68
14.1 General disposal information 68
14.2 Dispose of a total pressure measuring and control unit 68
15 Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vacuum 69
16 Accessories 71
16.1 Accessory information 71
16.2 Ordering accessories 71
17 Technical data and dimensions 72
17.1 General 72
17.2 Technical data 72
17.3 Dimensions 75
ETL certification 76
Declaration of Conformity 77
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List of tables
Tbl. 1: Applicable documents 8
Tbl. 2: Variants 8
Tbl. 3: Abbreviations used 10
Tbl. 4: Controls 20
Tbl. 5: Switching functions 22
Tbl. 6: Status of the Ethernet connection 23
Tbl. 7: Functional principle of buttons 33
Tbl. 8: Constant for converting output voltage and pressure for Pirani gauges 35
Tbl. 9: Constant for converting output current and pressure for Pirani gauges 35
Tbl. 10: Constant for converting output voltage and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 C9
36
Tbl. 11: Constant for converting output current and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 C9
37
Tbl. 12: Constant for converting output voltage and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 C10
38
Tbl. 13: Constant for converting output current and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 C10
39
Tbl. 14: Constant for converting output voltage and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 T11/T11L
40
Tbl. 15: Constant for converting output current and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 T11/T11L
41
Tbl. 16: Displays for measuring circuits 43
Tbl. 17: Switching function parameters 46
Tbl. 18: Examples of switching function displays 47
Tbl. 19: Gauge parameters 47
Tbl. 20: Gauge control 48
Tbl. 21: General parameters 50
Tbl. 22: Communication parameters 53
Tbl. 23: Plug-in board parameters 54
Tbl. 24: Examples of displays for plug-in board parameters 55
Tbl. 25: Parameters in data logger mode 55
Tbl. 26: Parameters in setup mode 57
Tbl. 27: Examples for displays in setup mode 57
Tbl. 28: Test parameters 58
Tbl. 29: Malfunctions 66
Tbl. 30: Measuring boards 71
Tbl. 31: Interfaces and relay boards 71
Tbl. 32: Dummy plates 71
Tbl. 33: Conversion table: Pressure units 72
Tbl. 34: Conversion table: Units for gas throughput 72
Tbl. 35: General technical data 72
Tbl. 36: Mains connection 72
Tbl. 37: Ambient conditions 73
Tbl. 38: Plug-in positions for plug-in boards 73
Tbl. 39: Operation 73
Tbl. 40: Measured values 73
Tbl. 41: Switching functions 73
Tbl. 42: Relay contacts 74
Tbl. 43: Reversible analog outputs 74
Tbl. 44: RS-485 interface 74
Tbl. 45: USB interface (type A) 74
Tbl. 46: USB interface (type B) 74
Tbl. 47: Ethernet interface 74
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List of figures
Fig. 1: Disconnect device in accordance with EN 61010-1 15
Fig. 2: Front panel 18
Fig. 3: Connections on the rear side 18
Fig. 4: Display elements of the device 19
Fig. 5: Parameter or bar graph 19
Fig. 6: Switch-points 1–4, parameter mode and input lock 20
Fig. 7: Measurement channel status 20
Fig. 8: Mains connection with main switch and IEC 320 C13 socket 21
Fig. 9: "CONTROL" connection (25-pole D-Sub socket) 22
Fig. 10: "RS-485" connection (5-pin Binder M12 socket) 22
Fig. 11: "USB" connection (type A) 23
Fig. 12: "USB" connection (type B) 23
Fig. 13: "Ethernet" (LAN) connection 23
Fig. 14: Guide rail 26
Fig. 15: 19" rack module adapter as per DIN 41 494 (height 3) 26
Fig. 16: Device installation 27
Fig. 17: Required switchboard cut-out 28
Fig. 18: Fasten the rubber feet and rubber strip 28
Fig. 19: Connect the power supply cable 30
Fig. 20: Connection via virtual COM interface or via Winsock /Telnet 31
Fig. 21: Ethernet Configuration Tool 32
Fig. 22: Relationship between output voltage and pressure for Pirani gauges 34
Fig. 23: Relationship between output current and pressure for Pirani gauges 34
Fig. 24: Relationship between output voltage and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 C9
35
Fig. 25: Relationship between output current and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 C9
36
Fig. 26: Relationship between output voltage and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 C10
37
Fig. 27: Relationship between output current and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 C10
38
Fig. 28: Relationship between output voltage and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 T11/T11L
39
Fig. 29: Relationship between output current and pressure for Penning gauges on
measuring board CP 300 T11/T11L
40
Fig. 30: Changing measurement channel 42
Fig. 31: Switching measuring circuit on and off 42
Fig. 32: Measuring range 43
Fig. 33: Identifying measuring board and gauge 43
Fig. 34: Resetting unit to the factory settings 44
Fig. 35: Reading/writing parameter groups and parameters 45
Fig. 36: Switching functions and threshold values 46
Fig. 37: Examples for measured value filters: OFF, 10 Hz and 1 Hz (from left to right) 47
Fig. 38: USB Update Tool 65
Fig. 39: Dimensions 75
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1 About this manual
IMPORTANT
Read carefully before use.
Keep the manual for future consultation.
1.1 Validity
This document describes the function of the products listed in the following and provides the most im-
portant information for safe use. The description is written in accordance with the valid directives. The
information in this document refers to the current development status of the products. The document
retains its validity assuming that the customer does not make any changes to the product.
1.1.1 Applicable documents
Designation Document
Installation instructions "Total pressure measuring and control unit"
TPG 500
BG 6007
Communication instructions "Total pressure measuring and control unit"
TPG 500
BG 6009
Operating instructions "Plug-in boards"
Measuring boards, interface boards and relay boards
BG 5972
Operating instructions "Gauges"
ModulLine gauges
(depending on the gauge
used)
Declaration of conformity (Component of these in-
structions)
Tbl. 1: Applicable documents
You can find these documents in the Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center.
1.1.2 Variants
This document applies for the product with the following part number:
Part number Designation
PT G28 500 TPG 500
Tbl. 2: Variants
You can find the part number on the rating plate of the product.
Pfeiffer Vacuum reserves the right to make technical changes without prior notification.
The figures in this document are not to scale.
Dimensions are in mm unless stated otherwise.
1.1.3 Firmware versions
This document is based on firmware version V010300. Older firmware versions do not have the full
functionality described in these operating instructions.
Checking the firmware version
1. If the device is not functioning as it did before, check whether the correct firmware version is in-
stalled.
2. If you have any questions about the firmware, contact Pfeiffer Vacuum.
1.2 Target group
These operating instructions are aimed at all persons performing the following activities on the product:
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●Transportation
●Setup (Installation)
●Usage and operation
●Decommissioning
●Maintenance and cleaning
●Storage or disposal
The work described in this document is only permitted to be performed by persons with the appropriate
technical qualifications (expert personnel) or who have received the relevant training from Pfeiffer Vac-
uum.
1.3 Conventions
1.3.1 Instructions in the text
Usage instructions in the document follow a general structure that is complete in itself. The required ac-
tion is indicated by an individual step or multi-part action steps.
Individual action step
A horizontal, solid triangle indicates the only step in an action.
►This is an individual action step.
Sequence of multi-part action steps
The numerical list indicates an action with multiple necessary steps.
1. Step 1
2. Step 2
3. ...
1.3.2 Pictographs
Pictographs used in the document indicate useful information.
Note
Tip
1.3.3 Stickers on the product
This section describes all the stickers on the product along with their meanings.
D-35614 Asslar
Mod.
P/N
S/N
Input
TPG 500
PT G28 500
xxxxxxxxx
100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz 65 W
Made in Romania 2022/03 4010094
Rating plate
The rating plate is located on the side of
the device.
1.3.4 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Explanation
A/D Analog/Digital
C Calibration factor for calculating the pressure for gases other than air
COM Common contact
F.S. Full scale (end value)
NC Normally closed contact
MSL Mean sea level
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Abbreviation Explanation
NO Normally open contact
PE Penning
PTC Temperature-dependent resistor (positive temperature coefficient)
SP Setpoint (switch-point)
UART Universal asynchronous receiver transmitter (electronic switching to establish digital
serial interfaces)
Tbl. 3: Abbreviations used
1.4 Trademark proof
●Windows® and Internet Explorer® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
●Binder® is a trademark of Franz Binder GmbH + Co. Elektrische Bauelemente KG.
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