Pfeiffer TPG 261 User manual

BG 5195 BEN / A (2011-05)
A PASSION FOR PERFECTION
VACUUM
TPG 261
SingleGauge™, Single-Channel Measurement and Control Unit for
Compact Gauges
Operating Instructions

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In all communications with Pfeiffer Vacuum, please
specify the information on the product nameplate. For
convenient reference copy that information into the
space provided below.
Typ:
No:
F-No:
V Hz VA
Pfeiffer Vacuum, D-35614 Asslar
This document applies to products with part number
PT G28 030.
The part number (No.) can be taken from the product
nameplate.
This manual is based on firmware version 302-510-D.
If your unit does not work as described in this document,
please check that it is equipped with the above firmware
version (→58).
We reserve the right to make technical changes without
prior notice.
All dimensions are indicated in mm.
Product Identification
Validity

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The TPG 261 is used together with Pfeiffer Vacuum
Compact Gauges (in this document referred to as
gauges) for total pressure measurement. All products
must be operated in accordance with their respective
Operating Instructions.
The scope of delivery consists of following parts:
1 TPG 261 Single-Channel Measurement and Control
Unit
1 Power cord
1 Connector for control connection
4 Collar screws and plastic sleeves
2 Rubber feet
1 Rubber bar
1 CD-ROM (Operating Instructions)
1 EC Declaration of Conformity
1 Installation Instructions
1 Safety Guide
SingleGauge™ INFICON AG
FullRange™ INFICON GmbH
Intended Use
Scope of Delivery
Trademarks

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Contents
Product Identification 2
Validity 2
Intended Use 3
Scope of Delivery 3
Trademarks 3
1Safety 6
1.1 Symbols Used 6
1.2 Personnel Qualifications 7
1.3 General Safety Instructions 7
1.4 Liability and Warranty 8
2Technical Data 9
3Installation 14
3.1 Personnel 14
3.2 Installation, Setup 14
3.2.1 Rack Installation 14
3.2.2 Installation in a Control Panel 17
3.2.3 Use as Desk-Top Unit 18
3.3 Mains Power Connector 19
3.4 Gauge Connector sensor 20
3.5 control Connector 21
3.6 relay Connector 22
3.7 Interface Connector RS232 23
4Operation 24
4.1 Front Panel 24
4.2 Turning the TPG 261 On and Off 25
4.3 Operating Modes 26
4.4 Measurement Mode 27
4.5 Parameter Mode 31
4.5.1 Switching Function Parameters 33
4.5.2 Gauge Parameters 37
4.5.3 Gauge Control 47
4.5.4 General Parameters 52
4.5.5 Test Parameters 56

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5Communication (Serial Interface) 65
5.1 RS232C Interface 65
5.1.1 Data Transmission 65
5.1.2 Communication Protocol 67
5.2 Mnemonics 69
5.2.1 Measurement Mode 70
5.2.2 Parameter Mode 76
5.2.2.1 Switching Function Parameters 76
5.2.2.2 Gauge Parameters 77
5.2.2.3 Gauge Control 82
5.2.2.4 General Parameters 83
5.2.2.5 Test Parameters 84
5.2.3 Example 90
6Maintenance 91
7Troubleshooting 92
8Repair 93
9Storage 94
10 Disposal 94
Appendix 95
A: Conversion Tables 95
B: Default Settings 96
C: Firmware Update 97
D: Literature 100
E: Index 103
EC Declaration of Conformity 105
For cross-references within this document, the symbol
(→XY) is used, for cross-references to further docu-
ments, listed under "Literature", the symbol (→[Z]).

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1 Safety
DANGER
Information on preventing any kind of physical injury.
WARNING
Information on preventing extensive equipment and
environmental damage.
Caution
Information on correct handling or use. Disregard can
lead to malfunctions or minor equipment damage.
The lamp/display is lit.
The lamp/display flashes.
The lamp/display is dark.
Press the key (example: PARA key).
Do not press any key.
1.1 Symbols Used
Symbols for residual
risks
Further symbols

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Skilled personnel
All work described in this document may only be
carried out by persons who have suitable technical
training and the necessary experience or who have
been instructed by the end-user of the product.
Adhere to the applicable regulations and take the nec-
essary precautions for all work you are going to do and
consider the safety instructions in this document.
DANGER
DANGER: mains voltage
Contact with live parts is extremely
hazardous when any objects are introduced
or any liquids penetrate into the unit.
Make sure no objects enter through the
louvers and no liquids penetrate into the
equipment.
Communicate the safety instructions to all other users.
1.2 Personnel
Qualifications
1.3 General Safety
Instructions

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Pfeiffer Vacuum assumes no liability and the warranty
becomes null and void if the end-user or third parties
•disregard the information in this document
•use the product in a non-conforming manner
•make any kind of interventions (modifications, altera-
tions etc.) on the product
•use the product with accessories not listed in the cor-
responding product documentation.
1.4 Liability and
Warranty

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2 Technical Data
Voltage 90 … 250 VAC
Frequency 50 … 60 Hz
Power consumption ≤45 W
Overvoltage category II
Protection class 1
Connection European appliance connec-
tor IEC 320 C14 (→19)
Temperature
storage
operation
–20 … +65 °C
+ 5 … +50 °C
Relative humidity ≤80% up to +31 °C,
decreasing to 50% at +40 °C
Use indoors only
max. altitude 2000 m NN
Pollution degree II
Protection type IP30
Number 1
Compatible
Compact Gauges
Pirani
Pirani Capacitance
Cold Cathode
FullRange™ CC
Process Ion
FullRange™ BA
Capacitance
Piezo
TPR 261, TPR 265, TPR 280,
TPR281
PCR 260, PCR 280
IKR 251, IKR 261, IKR 270
PKR 251, PKR 261
IMR 265
PBR 260
CMR 261 … CMR 375
APR 250 … APR 267
Number 1
sensor connector Amphenol C91B appliance
connector, female, 6-pin
(pin assignment →20)
Mains specifications
Ambiance
Compatible gauges
Gauge connections

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Voltage +24 VDC ±5%
Current 750 mA
Power 18 W
Fuse protection 900 mA with PTC element,
self-resetting after turning the
TPG 261 off or disconnecting
the gauge. The supply con-
forms to the requirements of a
grounded protective extra low
voltage (SELV).
Front panel
Remote control
via 3 keys
via RS232C interface
Measurement range depending on gauge
(→[1] … [17])
Measurement error
gain error
offset error
≤0.01% F.S.
≤0.01% F.S.
Measurement rate 50 / s
Display rate 10 / s
Filter time constant
slow
normal (nor)
fast
1.2 s (fg= 0.13 Hz)
400 ms (fg= 0.4 Hz)
20 ms (fg= 8 Hz)
Measurement units mbar, Pa, Torr
Offset correction for linear gauges
–5 … 110% F.S.
Calibration factor for logarithmic gauges
0.10 … 9.99
for linear gauges
0.500 … 2.000
A/D converter resolution 0.001% F.S.
Gauge supply
Operation
Measurement values