Pfeiffer Vacuum GSD 350 OMNISTAR User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EN
Translation of the Original
GSD 350 OMNISTAR ∣THERMOSTAR
Operation via web interface and PV MassSpec

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Pfeiffer Vacuum product. Your new gas analysis system is
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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-
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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 6
1.1 Validity 6
1.1.1 Applicable documents 6
1.1.2 Variants 6
1.2 Target group 7
1.3 Conventions 7
1.3.1 Instructions in the text 7
1.3.2 Pictographs 7
1.3.3 General safety information 7
1.3.4 Abbreviations 8
1.4 Trademark proof 8
2 Introduction to the web interface 9
3 System requirements 10
4 Connect to web interface 11
4.1 Connect web interface via pre-set IP address 11
4.2 Connect web interface via user-defined IP address 11
5 Operate via web interface 13
5.1 "Units" menu 13
5.1.1 Change parameters 14
5.1.2 Explanations of settings 14
5.1.3 Unit overview 15
5.2 "Control" menu 16
5.3 "Measurement" menu 18
5.3.1 Perform measurement 18
5.3.2 Creating and editing measurement recipes 19
5.4 "Alarm" menu 20
5.5 System settings 20
6 PV MassSpec 23
6.1 Installing the PV MassSpec software 23
6.2 System setup 24
7 Operate QMG 250 PrismaPro via Web UI 27
8 Decommissioning 28
9 Malfunctions 29
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List of tables
Tbl. 1: Applicable documents 6
Tbl. 2: Variants 6
Tbl. 3: Features of variants 7
Tbl. 4: Abbreviations used 8
Tbl. 5: Minimum computer requirements 10
Tbl. 6: Unit overview 16
Tbl. 7: Symbols and colors of the vacuum diagram and manual control elements 16
Tbl. 8: Colors of the status and components icons 17
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List of figures
Fig. 1: "Monitoring" window with vacuum diagram 11
Fig. 2: Buttons in the menu bar's main menus 13
Fig. 3: Icon for system settings with dropdown list 13
Fig. 4: Equipment group and equipment list with information and settings 13
Fig. 5: Vacuum diagram 17
Fig. 6: Status of the vacuum system with total pressure curve 17
Fig. 7: Select measurement program 18
Fig. 8: Measurement 19
Fig. 9: Create measurement recipe 20
Fig. 10: Icon for system settings with dropdown list 21
Fig. 11: Submenu for settings 21
Fig. 12: Set date and time 22
Fig. 13: Desktop shortcut 23
Fig. 14: PV MassSpec connection (sensors) 24
Fig. 15: PV MassSpec TCP/IP connection 25
Fig. 16: PV MassSpec system status 25
List of figures
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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
Observe GSD 350 operating instructions
Read the GSD 350 operating instructions first before operating the GSD 350 via the web
interface.
Designation Document
"GSD 350 OmniStar/ThermoStar" operating instructions
Gas analysis system
DA 0105
Software documentation
PV MassSpec
(part of the software)
Tbl. 1: Applicable documents
You can find this document in the Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center.
1.1.2 Variants
This document applies to products with the following part numbers:
Variant Version Analyzer with filament Gas inlet Mass range Display
PT Q8 = OmniS-
tar
0 = Standard
GSD 350 O
1 = Corrosive gas
GSD 350 O C
1 = Ir-Y2O3 (calibration unit)
2 = Ir-Y2O3
5 = W (calibration unit)
6 = W
161 = Stainless steel /
without capillary tube
1 = 100 u
2 = 200 u
3 = 300 u
0 = yes
1 = no
171 = Stainless steel /
1 m / heating 200 °C
172 = Stainless steel /
2 m / heating 200 °C
173 = Stainless steel /
1 m / heating 350 °C
PT Q9 = Thermo-
Star
0 = Standard
GSD 350 T
1 = Corrosive gas
GSD 350 T C
1 = Ir-Y2O3 (calibration unit)
2 = Ir-Y2O3
5 = W (calibration unit)
6 = W
101 = Quartz / without ca-
pillary tube
1 = 100 u
2 = 200 u
3 = 300 u
0 = yes
1 = no
111 = Quartz / 1 m / heat-
ing 200 °C
112 = Quartz / 2 m / heat-
ing 200 °C
113 = Quartz / 1 m / heat-
ing 350 °C
Tbl. 2: Variants
Breakdown based on the example of part number PT Q80 217 110
●OmniStar version
●Standard version
●Analyzer with filament made of Ir-Y2O3, without calibration unit
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●Gas inlet with 1 m stainless steel capillary and heating up to 200 °C
●Mass range up to 100 u
●Version with display
Feature OmniStar ThermoStar
Capillary Stainless steel
(OD = 1/16", ID = 0.13 mm)
Quartz
(OD 0.23 mm, ID = 0.15 mm)
Gas inlet screen Platinum/Iridium Platinum/Iridium
Gas inlet Controlled by 2 valves Continuously open
Options ● Heating to 200 °C or 350 °C
● Corrosive gas version with sealing gas connection
● Calibration unit for calibrating the mass scale
(Calibration medium for mass calibration: PFTBA)
Tbl. 3: Features of 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.
1.2 Target group
These operating instructions are intended for all persons who
●install,
●operate and use the software.
The work described in this document may be carried out only by people who have completed suitable
technical training (experts), or who have received equivalent training from Pfeiffer Vacuum.
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 General safety information
The following 4 risk levels and 1 information level are taken into account in this document.
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DANGER
Immediately pending danger
Indicates an immediately pending danger that will result in death or serious injury if not observed.
►Instructions to avoid the danger situation
WARNING
Potential pending danger
Indicates a pending danger that could result in death or serious injury if not observed.
►Instructions to avoid the danger situation
CAUTION
Potential pending danger
Indicates a pending danger that could result in minor injuries if not observed.
►Instructions to avoid the danger situation
NOTICE
Danger of damage to property
Is used to highlight actions that are not associated with personal injury.
►Instructions to avoid damage to property
Notes, tips or examples indicate important information about the product or about this docu-
ment.
1.3.4 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Explanation
DHCP Communication protocol for assigning the network configuration (Dynamic Host
Communication Protocol)
EM Electron multiplier
IP Internet protocol
VSM Online tool for automatic service processing (virtual service management)
Web UI Web user interface
Tbl. 4: Abbreviations used
1.4 Trademark proof
●OmniStar®, ThermoStar® and PrismaPro® are trademarks of Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH.
●Windows® and Internet Explorer® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
●Firefox® is a trademark of Mozilla Foundation.
●Chrome® is a trademark of Google Inc.
●Opera® is a trademark of Opera Software AS.
●Safari® is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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2 Introduction to the web interface
Web interface does not support data storage
The web interface is a remote monitoring and diagnostic tool. The web interface is de-
signed for data monitoring and simple vacuum diagnostics. It is not possible to store data or
display data in a trend graph with the web interface.
Use a complete software program such as PV MassSpec for the storage of data, the se-
lected peak mode or trend graphs.
Figures in this guide show examples
Depending on the configuration and operating status of the GSD 350, the figures in this
guide, e.g., the vacuum diagram and the number and arrangement of control elements,
may deviate from the actual view.
The GSD 350 gas analysis system offers an onboard, browser-based user interface in the form of the
web interface. The web interface supports control and monitoring of the GSD 350 by network devices.
You can use the web interface to
●Configure basic settings
●View unit parameters
●Edit unit settings
●Control the vacuum system, heating, valves, and mass spectrometer components
●Create and edit measurement recipes
●Start measurements
●View warnings and alerts
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3 System requirements
Browsers for GSD 350 communication via web interface
●Google Chrome (recommended)
●Mozilla Firefox
●Microsoft Internet Explorer
●Apple Safari
●Opera
Browsers for PrismaPro communication via web interface
●Google Chrome (recommended)
●Mozilla Firefox
●Not supported:
─Microsoft Internet Explorer (11 and Edge)
─Apple Safari
─Opera
Parameter Requirement
Processor 4.0+ GHz Quad Core
Random access memory (RAM) 16+ GB recommended
Hard disk storage unit 500 GB to 1 TB SSD
Resolution 1024 x 768, 16-bit color or higher
Operating system 1) Windows 10
Components Exclusively Microsoft specified
Connection Ethernet
Tbl. 5: Minimum computer requirements
1) The web interface itself has no operating system requirements. The requirements depend on the browser
used.
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4 Connect to web interface
Fig. 1: "Monitoring" window with vacuum diagram
Connect operating unit with web interface
►Connect operating unit to same network as GSD 350.
►If needed, open connection to computer using Remote Desktop to access same network as
GSD 350.
–The web interface runs on the Remote Desktop computer in this case.
4.1 Connect web interface via pre-set IP address
Prerequisite
●Operating unit configured with an IP address on the same network as the GSD 350 (e.g.,
192.168.1.101)
Procedure
1. Type the default IP address 192.168.1.100 into the browser address bar.
2. Press Enter.
–The browser connects to the GSD 350.
If the GSD 350 is switched on, the web interface "Monitoring" window is displayed.
4.2 Connect web interface via user-defined IP address
Unknown IP address
If you have changed the IP address and lost the new IP address, please contact Pfeiffer
Vacuum.
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Procedure
1. Type the user-defined IP address into the browser address bar.
2. Press Enter.
–The browser connects to the GSD 350.
If the GSD 350 is switched on, the web interface "Monitoring" window is displayed.
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5 Operate via web interface
The GSD 350's functions are distributed across various menus and windows in the web interface. You
can use the menu bar at any time and in any window to navigate to the 4 main menus. You can use the
System settings icon's dropdown list to configure settings for all units.
The first window that the web interface displays is the "Monitoring" window.
The following sections identify and describe the further windows.
Fig. 2: Buttons in the menu bar's main menus
Fig. 3: Icon for system settings with dropdown list
Navigate between menus
►Click on desired menu in menu bar.
5.1 "Units" menu
The "Units" menu provides information on the GSD 350's components and on the complete system.
You can use the "Units" menu to view and edit unit parameters of the individual assembly groups such
as vacuum pumps, sensors, valves, heating, and fans.
Fig. 4: Equipment group and equipment list with information and settings
"General" submenu
This is where you will find the unit designations, serial and article numbers of the respective individual
components.
"Values" submenu
This is where you will find information on set values and immutable defaults.
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"Settings" submenu
This is where you can edit unit parameters.
"VSM" submenu
Online tool for automatic service processing. For further information, select Virtual Service Manage-
ment.
5.1.1 Change parameters
Procedure
1. Select unit from equipment list.
2. Select "Settings" submenu.
3. Edit desired parameter in line with defined input function.
–Input functions are numeric values or slide controls.
4. Save changes.
5.1.2 Explanations of settings
"Autostart" function
The activated components vacuum, capillary heating and inlet valve are started automatically when the
GSD 350 is next switched on. The heaters activated in Autostart do not switch on immediately, but only
once there is a sufficient vacuum in the system.
"Sensor on/off" function of total pressure gauge
The Pirani sensor in the total pressure gauge normally switches the cold cathode sensor on and off au-
tomatically as a function of the pressure. The software continuously displays the pressure value deter-
mined by the total pressure gauge. The pressure value is additionally used to shut down the mass spec-
trometer's filament and electron multiplier in case of an unforeseen pressure rise. You can use the Sen-
sor on/off function to stop the cold cathode sensor switching on automatically if this is advantageous for
certain gas analyses.
"Ignore sensor error" function of the total pressure gauge
If the cold cathode sensor fails, e.g., due to contamination, you can use this function to suppress auto-
matic shutdown of the filament and electron multiplier by the total pressure gauge. The latency in the
filament flow monitoring and turbopump speed monitoring functions ensures a safety shutdown. You
can still continue ongoing measurements with the GSD 350 if the total pressure gauge is defective. Re-
place the defective gauge to restore the best possible safety shutdown by the total pressure gauge.
Pre-set temperature of capillary and vacuum chamber heating
For input values outside the permissible range, the GSD 350 automatically assumes the highest or low-
est permissible temperature. You will find the permissible temperatures, depending on the unit configu-
ration, in the GSD 350 operating instructions.
Pre-set bake out time for the vacuum chamber
Selectable time for beak out: 1 to 24 hours
"Tempering mode on/off" function of the vacuum chamber
In normal cases, the GSD 350 does not heat the vacuum chamber during a measurement. For certain
analytical measurements, you can activate the "Tempering mode" function. If tempering mode is ena-
bled, the GSD 350 always heats the vacuum chamber to the configured set temperature when the GSD
350 switches on the capillary heating.
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5.1.3 Unit overview
Device
group
Stand-
alone unit
Submenu
General Values Settings VSM
DMD GSD 350 Unit designation
Serial number
Order number
Controller cycle
GSD mode
Heating coil type
GSD operating time in
days
GSD operating time in
hours
Housing temperature
Controller firmware
Autostart vacuum
Autostart heating
Autostart pump
inlet 2)
Reset to as-deliv-
ered condition
VSM-ID
Config. Push message
Push config. attributes
Sensors Mass spec-
trometer
Unit designation
Serial number
Order number
Status code
Mass range
Selected filament
Filament selection VSM-ID
Config. Push message
Push config. attributes
Measuring
tubes
Pressure
Sensor on/off
Ignore sensor errors
Sensor on/off
Ignore sensor er-
rors
Sealing gas
sensor 3)
Unit designation
Serial number (none)
Order number
Valid sealing gas pres-
sure
Ignore sensor errors
Ignore sensor er-
rors
Vacuum
pumps
Turbopump Unit designation
Serial number
Order number
Rotation speed
Nominal rotation speed
Drive current
Electronics temperature
Pump lower part temper-
ature
Bearing temperature
Motor temperature
Pump operating hours
Electronics operating
hours
- VSM-ID
Config. Push message
Push config. attributes
Diaphragm
pump
Rotation speed
Nominal rotation speed
Drive current
Pump temperature
Pump operating hours
Electronics operating
hours
-
Valves Inlet valve
V1 4)
Unit designation
Serial number (none)
Order number
Valve status
Delay time V1
Delay time V1 VSM-ID
Config. Push message
Push config. attributes
Inlet valve
V2 5)
Valve status -
Calibration
valve 6)
2) Only for OmniStar
3) only for corrosive gas version
4) Only for OmniStar
5) Only for OmniStar
6) Only for version with calibration unit
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Device
group
Stand-
alone unit
Submenu
General Values Settings VSM
Heating
units
Capillary Unit designation
Serial number (none)
Order number
Temperature Set temperature VSM-ID
Config. Push message
Push config. attributes
Inlet Set temperature
(cannot be
changed)
Vacuum
chamber
Temperature
Bake out timer
Tempering mode on/off
Bake out set tem-
perature
Bake out duration
Tempering mode
on/off
Tempering set
temperature
Fan Pump inlet
fan
Unit designation
Serial number (none)
Order number
PWM duty cycle
Rotation speed
Temperature
- VSM-ID
Config. Push message
Push config. attributes
Pump outlet
fan
Tbl. 6: Unit overview
5.2 "Control" menu
In the "Monitoring" menu, you can use the individual control fields to control various features of the
GSD 350. Scroll to display further control fields. In case of warnings or error messages, a matching mal-
function message is displayed top left. The vacuum diagram shows the current operating statuses.
Symbol Meaning
Color light green activated, operating status reached
dark green activated, operating status not yet reached
light gray not activated
dark gray switched off, switched off status not yet reached
Tbl. 7: Symbols and colors of the vacuum diagram and manual control elements
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Fig. 5: Vacuum diagram
Color Meaning
light green activated, operating status reached
dark green activated, operating status not yet reached
light gray not activated
dark gray switched off, switched off status not yet reached
Tbl. 8: Colors of the status and components icons
Fig. 6: Status of the vacuum system with total pressure curve
Control functions
●Pump down and vent
●Open and close gas ballast valve
●Switching emission on and off
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●Switch electron multiplier on/off
●Define "Autostart" function
─Vacuum system
─Heating units
─Inlet
Indicate (to)
●Vacuum system operating statuses
●Total pressure curve with current total pressure
●Heating temperatures
●Status of gas inlet, emission and electron multiplier
●Current turbopump rotation speed
5.3 "Measurement" menu
You can carry out various measurement functions in the "Measurement" menu.
Measurement functions
●Call up measurement data
●Start measurements
●Add, edit or delete measurement recipes
5.3.1 Perform measurement
Fig. 7: Select measurement program
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Fig. 8: Measurement
Procedure
1. Select "Measurement" in menu bar.
2. Select "Measurement" submenu.
3. Click on "Start scan" top right.
4. Select desired measurement program in drop-down menu.
5. If required, toggle the axis scaling for the ion current between logarithmic and linear display.
6. If required, switch the electron multiplier and emission on or off.
7. Use "Stop scan" to stop the measurement.
5.3.2 Creating and editing measurement recipes
The following measurement recipes are preset:
●Measurement recipe for a scan (default SCAN AIR)
●Measurement recipe for measuring various masses over time (default Selected Masses Air)
You can utilize these pre-set measurement recipes as the basis for your own recipes.
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Fig. 9: Create measurement recipe
Create new recipe
1. Select "Measurement" in menu bar.
2. Select "Recipe" submenu.
3. Enter a name for the measurement recipe.
4. Select measurement mode in "Mode".
–Spectrum Scan or Selected Masses (single mass measurement)
5. Save measurement recipe.
Use pre-set measurement recipe as new measurement recipe
1. Select pre-set measurement recipe in recipe list.
2. Double click to open measurement recipe.
3. Enter a name for the measurement recipe.
4. Save measurement recipe.
Edit measurement recipe
1. Select measurement recipe to be edited in recipe list.
2. Double click to open measurement recipe.
3. In Spectrum Scan, define mass range, number of measurement points per mass and measure-
ment speed (dwell).
4. In Selected Masses, define measurement speed (dwell).
5. If required, add individual masses (bins) in Selected Masses.
6. If required, delete individual masses (bins) in Selected Masses.
5.4 "Alarm" menu
The "Alarm" menu provides an overview of the current and historic warnings and alerts as well as more
detailed information about the messages.
5.5 System settings
NOTICE
Property damage due to unintended changes in the Service menu
Improper changes in the Service menu impair unit functions and cause damage to the unit and its
components.
The Service menu is reserved for use by Pfeiffer Vacuum Service and is only accessible after logging
in.
►Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service.
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