Speck BluVacCompact VI-55-BVC Series User manual

Types
Operating Manual
VI-55-…-BVC
VI-130-…-BVC
Applies for frequency converter FCP 106
Supplement to the original operating manual
1096.1451 (BluSystems Operating Panel, EN)
BluVacCompact Vacuum Units
English translation of the original
operating manual
It is imperative to read the operating
manual prior to commissioning!
This document as well as all documents
included in the appendix is not subject
to any update service!
Subject to technical changes.
Documentation
Speck Pumpen Vakuumtechnik
GmbH
Regensburger Ring 6 –8, 91154 Roth
PO Box 1453, 91142 Roth
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.speck.de
EN
Issue:
11/2017
New issue
Doc./ Item No.:
1096.0233

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Index
1Important basic information............................................3
1.1 Target groups .........................................................4
1.2 Applicable documents.............................................4
1.3 Warnings and symbols............................................4
1.4 Terminology............................................................5
2Safety................................................................................6
2.1 Intended use...........................................................6
2.2 Potential misuse .....................................................6
2.3 General safety instructions......................................6
2.3.1 Product safety.........................................................6
2.3.2 Obligations of the operator......................................6
2.3.3 Obligations of the staff ............................................7
2.4 Residual risks .........................................................7
2.5 Special risks............................................................7
2.5.1 Dangerous media to be pumped.............................7
3Design and functioning ...................................................8
3.1 Marking...................................................................8
3.1.1 Nameplate..............................................................8
3.1.2 Vacuum unit code...................................................8
3.1.3 Versions..................................................................8
3.2 General description.................................................8
3.2.1 Software versions ...................................................9
3.3 Design and functional principle ...............................9
3.3.1 BluVacCompact vacuum unit..................................9
3.3.2 Liquid ring vacuum pump........................................9
3.4 Shaft sealings.........................................................9
3.4.1 Shaft sealings.........................................................9
4Transport, storage and disposal...................................10
4.1 Transport..............................................................10
4.1.1 Unpacking and inspection on delivery...................10
4.1.2 Transport with lifting gear......................................10
4.2 Storage.................................................................10
4.3 Return to manufacturer.........................................10
4.4 Disposal................................................................10
5Set-up and connection...................................................11
5.1 Preparing set-up...................................................11
5.1.1 Checking ambient conditions ................................11
5.1.2 Minimum clearances for heat dissipation...............11
5.1.3 Preparing installation site......................................11
5.1.4 Set-up options.......................................................11
5.2 Planning pipe system............................................11
5.2.1 Dimensioning supports and connections...............11
5.2.2 Specifying nominal diameters ...............................11
5.2.3 Specifying pipe lengths.........................................11
5.2.4 Changes in cross-section and direction.................11
5.2.5 Safety and control devices....................................11
5.3 Connecting pipes..................................................12
5.3.1 Providing for clean piping......................................12
5.3.2 Installing suction pipe............................................12
5.3.3 Installing pressure pipe.........................................12
5.3.4 Installing operating liquid pipe...............................12
5.3.5 Stress-free pipe connection ..................................12
5.4 Electrical connection.............................................12
6Operation........................................................................14
6.1 Preparations for commissioning............................14
6.1.1 Identifying type......................................................14
6.1.2 Checking shut-down period...................................14
6.1.3 Filling....................................................................14
6.2 Commissioning.....................................................14
6.2.1 Switch-on..............................................................14
6.2.2 Switch-off..............................................................14
6.3 Setting fresh liquid flow rate ..................................15
6.3.1 Continuous-flow cooling (design with solenoid
valve)....................................................................15
6.3.2 Continuous-flow cooling (design with electro-
pneumatic valve)...................................................15
6.3.3 Continuous-flow cooling with process water (design
without valve)........................................................15
6.3.4 Open circulation cooling with control liquid supply
(design without valve)............................................15
6.4 Decommissioning..................................................15
6.5 Re-commissioning.................................................16
7Maintenance and servicing............................................17
7.1 Monitoring.............................................................17
7.2 Monitoring and cleaning sensors...........................17
7.2.1 Monitoring sensors................................................18
7.2.2 Cleaning sensors ..................................................18
7.3 Rinsing off contaminations ....................................18
7.3.1 Minor fine-grained contamination ..........................18
7.3.2 Cleaning separator................................................18
7.4 Prevention of corrosion and deposits.....................18
7.5 Disassembly..........................................................18
7.5.1 Return to manufacturer .........................................19
7.5.2 Spare parts ...........................................................19
7.5.3 Vacuum unit repairs ..............................................19
7.5.4 Disassembly of VI-55/130-BVC.............................19
7.6 Assembly ..............................................................19
7.6.1 Preparations for assembly.....................................19
7.6.2 Assembly of VI-55/130-BVC..................................20
8Troubleshooting.............................................................21
9Technical data ................................................................25
9.1 Operating limits.....................................................25
9.1.1 Switching frequency..............................................25
9.2 General technical data ..........................................25
9.2.1 Weight...................................................................25
9.2.2 Sound level...........................................................25
9.2.3 Drive power...........................................................25
9.2.4 Power output and power consumption of frequency
converter...............................................................25
9.2.5 Operating liquid.....................................................26
9.2.6 Medium to be pumped...........................................26
9.2.7 Operating connections ..........................................26
9.2.8 Mechanical seal ....................................................26
9.2.9 Ambient conditions................................................26
9.2.10 Min. clearances for heat dissipation.......................26
9.3 Tightening torques.................................................27
9.3.1 Sensor ..................................................................27
9.3.2 Screws and nuts....................................................27
9.3.3 Screws in cast-iron casings...................................27
9.3.4 Screw plugs ..........................................................27
9.3.5 Cylindrical pipe nipples..........................................27
9.3.6 Conical pipe fittings...............................................27
9.4 Test pressure for pressure test..............................27
9.5 Accessories...........................................................27
10 Appendix.........................................................................28
10.1 Dimensional drawing and connections...................28
10.2 Cross-sectional drawings ......................................29
10.3 Certificate of conformity.........................................30
10.4 EC declaration of conformity..................................31

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1 Important basic information
This operating manual forms part of the technical documentation of the system in accordance with the EC machinery directive.
This operating manual complies with machinery directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation
of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to machinery, Appendix I, Paragraph 1.7.4.
This operating manual is addressed to the person in charge of
the plant, who is obliged to provide it to the staff responsible for
system set-up, connection, operation and maintenance.
He must ensure that all information included in the operating
manual and the enclosed documents have been read and un-
derstood.
The operating manual must be kept at a designated and easily
accessible place and consulted at the slightest doubt.
The manufacturer does not accept liability for damage to per-
sons, animals, objects or the system itself incurred by improper
use, non-observance or incomplete observance of the safety
precautions included in this operating manual or by modifications
to the system or use of improper spare parts.
This operating manual is the exclusive copyright of
Speck Pumpen Vakuumtechnik GmbH
Regensburger Ring 6 –8, 91154 Roth / Germany
PO Box 1453, 91142 Roth / Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.speck.de
or its legal successor.
Duplication or transfer of this operating manual to third parties
requires written approval of the manufacturer. This also applies
to the duplication or transfer of excerpts of this operating manual
and to the transfer of this operating manual in digital form.
This manual
•forms part of the vacuum unit,
•applies to all series mentioned herein,
•describes safe and proper operation during all operational
phases,
•must be stowed safely throughout the entire service life of
the machine,
•must be handed over to future owners of the machine
Scope of supply
•BluVacCompact vacuum unit
•Operating manual
•BluSystems operating panel (optional)
Technical support address
Speck Pumpen Vakuumtechnik GmbH
Regensburger Ring 6 –8, 91154 Roth / Germany
PO Box 1453, 91142 Roth / Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.speck.de
Warranty and liability
Basically, the “General Conditions of Sale and Delivery” of
Speck Pumpen Vakuumtechnik GmbH apply.
They were provided to the operator at the time of contract con-
clusion at the latest.
Warranty and liability claims arising from personal injury and
material damage are excluded if one of the following conditions
applies:
•improper use of the vacuum unit
•improper mounting, commissioning, operation and mainte-
nance of the vacuum unit
•operation of the vacuum unit despite defective safety devic-
es
•non-observance of the notes in the operating manual
•unauthorized constructional changes to the vacuum unit
•inadequate maintenance, repair and servicing measures
•catastrophic events caused by foreign bodies or acts of
God

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1.1 Target groups
Target group
Task
Operator
►Keep this manual available at the location of the system,
also for later consultation.
►Advise staff to read and observe this manual and the pro-
vided documents, particularly the safety precautions and
warnings.
►Observe additional provisions and regulations related to the
system.
Qualified staff, assembler
►Read, observe and adhere to this operating manual and all
applicable documents, particularly the safety precautions
and warnings.
Tab. 1 Target groups and their tasks
1.2 Applicable documents
Document
Purpose
Declaration of conformity
Conformity with standards
Tab. 2 Applicable documents
1.3 Warnings and symbols
Warning
Security level
Consequences of non-observance
DANGER
imminently hazardous situation
death, severe personal injuries
WARNING
potentially hazardous situation
death, severe personal injuries
CAUTION
potentially dangerous situation
minor personal injuries
CAUTION
potentially dangerous situation
material damage
Tab. 3 Warnings and consequences of non-observance
Symbol
Meaning
Safety sign
►Observe all measures marked with the safety sign
to avoid personal injuries or death.
Safety sign
►Observe all measures marked with the safety sign
to avoid personal injuries or death by electric shock.
►
Instruction for action
1., 2., …
Multi-step instruction for action

Pre-requisite

Cross-reference

Information, note
Tab. 4 Symbols and meaning

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1.4 Terminology
Term
Meaning
Pump
Pump without drive, components or accessories
Aggregate
Complete machine including pump, drive
Vacuum unit
Pump aggregate with additional integrated components and accessories
Cartridge insert
Vacuum unit without separator (BluVacCompact Insert see Tab.7)
Separator
Device for separating gaseous from liquid media
Controller
Device for the control of one or more BluSystems vacuum units:
BluLine vacuum units
BluVac vacuum units
BluVacCompact and BluVacDezentral vacuum units
These controllers are available:
BluSystems operating panel
BluSystems PLC panel
BluSystems PLC interface
Frequency converter (FC)
Electrical supply unit with adjustable alternating voltage
Pipe
Pipes may consist of
- conventional pipe
- flexible pipe (corrugated pipe)
- vacuum-proof hoses
Flow sensor
Device for monitoring the flow rate of the fresh liquid and the functionality of the sole-
noid valve
Solenoid valve
Device for limiting and controlling the fresh liquid supply
Electro-pneumatic valve
Device for limiting and regulating the fresh liquid flow (requires additional pressurised
air during installation)
Operating liquid
Liquid required by the vacuum pump to form a liquid ring. Some of the operating liquid
is discharged together with the gas during operation.
Fresh liquid
Liquid supplied to the vacuum unit during operation
•to compensate for the portion of operating liquid being discharged from the vacu-
um pump together with the gas.
•to cool down the operating liquid.
Tab. 5 Terminology and meaning