vacuubrand PC 510 select User manual

Technology for Vacuum Systems
Chemistry pumping unit series
Instructions for use
Original instructions EN OI no.: 20901101
PC 510 select
PC 511 select
PC 520 select
PC 610 select
PC 611 select
PC 620 select

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97877 Wertheim
GERMANY
Phone:
Head ofce [phone]‑0
Sales [phone]‑5550
Service [phone]‑5660
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Thank you for purchasing this product from VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG . You have chosen a modern and techni-
cally high quality product.

Content
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1 Introduction 5
1.1 User information .................................5
1.2 About this document..............................6
1.2.1 Manual structure .............................6
1.2.2 Display conventions ..........................7
1.2.3 Symbols and icons ...........................8
1.2.4 Handling instructions (action steps)...............9
1.2.5 Abbreviations ...............................9
1.2.6 Term denitions.............................10
2 Safety information 13
2.1 Usage........................................13
2.1.1 Intended use ...............................13
2.1.2 Improper use...............................14
2.1.3 Foreseeable misuse............................ 14
2.2 Obligations ....................................15
2.2.1 Operator obligations .........................15
2.2.2 Personnel obligations ........................15
2.3 Target group description..........................16
2.4 General safety information ........................17
2.4.1 Protective clothing...........................17
2.4.2 Safety precautions ..........................17
2.4.3 Laboratory and working materials...............18
2.4.4 Eliminate sources of danger ...................19
2.5 Motor protection ................................22
2.6 ATEX equipment category ........................23
2.7 Proper disposal ................................24
3 Product description 25
3.1 PC 511 VARIO select (schematic design) .............25
3.2 Chemistry pumping unit series .....................27
3.3 Condensers and coolers .........................29
3.3.1 Separator at the inlet.........................29
3.3.2 Condenser at the outlet.......................29
3.3.3 Examples of use ............................30
4 Installation and connection 32
4.1 Transport .....................................32
4.2 Installation ....................................33
4.3 Connection ....................................35
4.3.1 Vacuum connection (IN) ......................35
4.3.2 Exhaust gas connection (EX) ..................37
TABLE OF CONTENT

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4.3.3 Coolant connection at the condenser ............38
4.3.4 Venting connection ..........................39
4.3.5 Gas ballast (GB) ............................41
4.3.6 Electrical connection.........................42
5 Initial use (operation) 45
5.1 Switch on .....................................45
5.2 Operation by vacuum controller ....................46
5.2.1 Process screen of PC 510 (511) or PC 610 (611)....46
5.2.2 Process screen of PC 520 or PC 620............47
5.2.3 Controller operation .........................50
5.2.4 Operation with gas ballast.....................52
5.3 Shutdown (switch off) ............................53
5.4 Storage.......................................54
6 Troubleshooting 55
6.1 Technical support ...............................55
6.2 Error – Cause – Remedy .........................55
7 Cleaning and maintenance 59
7.1 Information on service work .......................60
7.2 Cleaning ......................................62
7.2.1 Housing surface ............................62
7.2.2 Empty the glass ask ........................62
7.2.3 Clean or replace molded PTFE hoses ...........63
7.3 Vacuum pump maintenance .......................64
7.3.1 Maintenance items ..........................64
7.3.2 Change the diaphragms and valves .............66
7.3.3 Replace pressure relief valve on EK .............76
7.3.4 Change device fuse .........................77
8 Appendix 78
8.1 Technical information ............................78
8.1.1 Technic al data ..............................78
8.1.2 Wetted materials ............................81
8.1.3 Rating plate................................82
8.2 Ordering information.............................83
8.3 Service .......................................86
8.4 Index.........................................87
8.5 EC Declaration of Conformity......................89

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Introduction
1 Introduction
This manual is part of your product. The manual applies to all
variants of the pumping unit and is intended in particular for
laboratory staff.
1.1 User information
Safety
Read this manual thoroughly and completely before using the
product.
Keep this manual in an easily accessible location.
Correct use of the product is essential for safe operation. Comply
with all safety information provided!
In addition to this manual, adhere to the accident prevention
regulations and industrial safety regulations applicable in the
country of use.
General
For easier readability, the general term pumping unit is used
as an equivalent to and instead of the product name Chemistry
pumping unit PC 5xx select or PC 6xx select.
If passing the product on to a third party, also give them this
manual.
The illustrations in this manual are only intended to facilitate
comprehension.
We reserve the right to make technical changes in the course of
continuous product improvement.
Copyright
The content of this manual is protected by copyright. Only copies
for internal use are allowed, e.g., for professional training.
© VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG
General
information
Instructions for use
and safety
Copyright ©

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Contact
If your manual is incomplete, you can request a replace-
ment. Alternatively, you can use our download portal:
www.vacuubrand.com
You are welcome to contact us at any time in writing or by tele-
phone if you would like more information, have questions about
our products or wish to share feedback with us.
When contacting our Service Department, please have the
serial number and product type at hand see Rating plate on the
product.
1.2 About this document
1.2.1 Manual structure
The manuals have a modular structure with separate instruction
modules for the controller, vacuum pumps, pumping units, and
any accessories.
Instruction modules
123
4
1Safety information for vacuum equipment
2Description: Vacuum controller – control and operation
3Description: Pumping unit – connection, operation, maintenance,
mechanics
4Optional description: Accessories
Contact
us
Modular instructions
for use
Pumping unit series
and instructions for
use

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1.2.2 Display conventions
Warning levels
DANGER
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation.
Disregarding the situation will result in serious and
even fatal injury or death.
 Take appropriate action to avoid dangerous situa-
tions!
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
Disregarding the situation could result in serious, even
fatal injury or massive damage to property.
 Take appropriate action to avoid dangerous situa-
tions!
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
Disregarding the situation could result in slight or minor
injury or damage to property.
 Take appropriate action to avoid dangerous situa-
tions!
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially harmful situation.
Disregarding the notice could lead to material damage.
Additional notes
Information or specic recommendation which must be
observed.
Important information for proper operation.
 Helpful tips + tricks
 Additional notes
IMPORTANT!
Display conventions

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1.2.3 Symbols and icons
This manual uses symbols and icons. Safety symbols indicate
specic risks associated with handling the product. Symbols and
icons are designed to help you identify risks more easily.
Safety symbols
Hazardous substance -
hazards to human health.
General
prohibition sign.
General
warning sign.
Warning
Risk of explosion.
Danger: electricity. Danger: hot surface
General
mandatory sign. Disconnect power plug.
Wear chemical resistant
protective gloves. Wear protective goggles.
Read the instructions for
repair.
Additional icons
Positive example – Do this!
Result – OK Negative example –
Do not do this!
Refers to content in
this manual.
Refers to content of
other supplementary docu-
ments.
Electric/electronic devices must not be disposed of in
the domestic waste at the end of their service life.
Installation at
temperatures < 40 °C.
Ensure sufcient air circu-
lation.
Explanation of
safety symbols
Additional
symbols

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Flow arrow
Inlet –
vacuum connection
Flow arrow
Outlet – exhaust gas
1.2.4 Handling instructions (action steps)
Instructions (single step)
Perform the step described.
5Result of action
Instructions (multiple steps)
1. First step
2. Next step
5Result of action
Perform the steps in the order described.
1.2.5 Abbreviations
abs. Absolute
AK Separator ask
ATM Atmospheric pressure (pressure graphic, program)
di(di) Interior diameter
DN Nominal diameter
ECTFE Ethylene/Chlorotriuoroethylene
EK Vapor condenser
ETFE Ethylene/Tetrauoroethylene
EX* Outlet (exhaust, exit), exhaust gas connection
`ATEX equipment labeling
FFKM Peruoroelastomer
FPM Fluoroelastomer
GB Gas ballast
IN* Inlet, vacuum connection
KF Small ange
max. Maximum value
min. Minimum value
PA Polyamide
PBT Polybutylene terephthalate
Display of operating
steps
Abbreviations
Additional
symbols

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PC .... Pumping unit chemistry with series identication
number
PE Polyethylene
PET Polybutylene terephthalate
PP Polypropylene
PPS Polyphenylene sulphide
PTFE Polytetrauorethylene
PVDF Polyvinylidene uoride
RMA‑N° Return Merchandise Authorization number
SW Wrench size (tool)
resp. responsible (supervising)
e.g., for example
* Labeling on vacuum pump or component
see also Product‑specic abbreviations on page 28
1.2.6 Term denitions
Separator ask Glass ask / separator mounted at the inlet or
outlet.
Vapor condenser* Cooling condenser with receiving ask mounted
at the outlet (pressure side).
Flow control valve Valve at the inlet of PC 511/611 select for man-
ual vacuum control
PC 5xx select
PC 6xx select
Vacuum pumping unit with valves for man-
ual and/or electronic vacuum control in-
cluding VACUU·SELECT®controller and
VACUU·SELECT®Sensor.
PC 510 / PC 610 Electronic vacuum control of one application
with one single vacuum pump.
1 vacuum connection:
1x solenoid valve
PC 511 / PC 611 Simultaneous operation, of two independent
vacuum applications with one single pump. One
application manually and one electronically con-
trolled.
2 vacuum connections:
1x manual ow control valve
1x solenoid valve
Abbreviations
Product‑specic
terms

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Product‑specic
terms
PC 520 / PC 620 Simultaneous operation, of two independent
vacuum applications with one single pump.
Both applications electronically controlled.
2 vacuum connections:
1x solenoid valve – Process A
1x solenoid valve – Process B
VACUU·BUS®Bus system from VACUUBRAND for com-
munication between peripheral devices with
VACUU·BUS® enabled gauges and controllers.
The maximum permissible cable length is 30 m.
VACUU·BUS®
address
Address which enables the VACUU·BUS®client
to be unambiguously assigned within the bus
system, e.g., for connecting multiple sensors
with the same measurement range.
VACUU·BUS®
client
Peripheral device or component with
VACUU·BUS® port which is integrated in the
bus system, e.g., sensors, valves, level indica-
tors, etc.
VACUU·BUS®
connector
4‑pin round connector for the bus system from
VACUUBRAND.
VACUU·BUS®
conguration
Using a measuring device or controller,
e.g, VACUU·SELECT®, assign another
VACUU·BUS®address to a VACUU·BUS®com-
ponent.
VACUU·SELECT®Vacuum controller, controller with touchscreen;
consisting of operating panel and vacuum sen-
sor.
VACUU·SELECT®
Sensor
Vacuum sensor with integrated venting valve.
* only suitable for condensation of vapors

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2 Safety information
The complete information of this chapter must be observed by all
persons working with the described product herein.
The safety instructions are valid for the complete life cycle of the
product.
2.1 Usage
Only use the product if it is in perfect working condition.
2.1.1 Intended use
A chemistry pumping unit of the PC 500/600 select product series
is a vacuum system consisting of a vacuum pump, controller, sen-
sor and separator, for the creation and control of rough vacuum
in designated systems, e.g., evacuating distillation instruments, as
a vacuum dryer or systems with VACUU·LAN local area vacuum
network, etc.
A chemistry pumping unit of type PC 520 or PC 620 select is fur-
thermore designed for parallel electronic vacuum control.
Attached chillers (vapor condenser), including separators and
asks, are exclusively intended for vapor condensation.
The vacuum system may only be used indoors in a non-explosive
atmosphere, and in a dry environment.
Intended use also includes:
observing the information in the document Safetyinformationfor
vacuum equipment,
observing the manual,
observing the manual of connected components,
observing the inspection and maintenance intervals and having
it performed by appropriately qualied personnel.
using only approved accessories or spare parts.
Any other use is considered improper use.
Intended use

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2.1.2 Improper use
Incorrect use or any application which does not correspond to the
technical data may result in injury or damage to property.
Improper use includes:
using the product contrary to its intended use,
operation at improper environmental and operating conditions,
operation despite obvious faults or defective safety devices,
unauthorized extensions or conversions, in particular when these
impair safety,
usage despite incomplete assembly,
operation with sharp‑edged objects,
pulling plug‑in connections on the cable out of the socket,
aspirating, conveying, or compressing solids or uids.
2.1.3 Foreseeable misuse
In addition to improper use, there are types of use which are pro-
hibited when handling the device:
Prohibited types of use are, in particular:
use on humans or animals,
installation and operation in potentially explosive atmospheres,
use in mines or underground,
using the product to generate pressure,
fully exposing vacuum equipment to the vacuum,
immersing vacuum equipment in liquids, or exposing it to water
spray or steam jets,
pumping oxidizing and pyrophoric substances, liquids or solids,
Improper use
Foreseeable misuse

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pumping hot, unstable, or explosive media,
pumping substances which may react explosively under impact
and/or elevated temperature without an air supply.
The penetration of foreign objects, hot gases and ames
from the application, must be excluded.
2.2 Obligations
2.2.1 Operator obligations
The owner denes the responsibilities and ensures that only
trained personnel or specialists work at the vacuum system. This
applies in particular to connection, assembly and maintenance
work, and troubleshooting.
Users in the areas of competence in the Responsibility matrix
must possess the relevant qualications for the activities listed. In
particular work on electrical equipment must be performed only by
qualied electricians.
2.2.2 Personnel obligations
In the case of activities which require protective clothing, personal
protective equipment as specied by the operator is to be worn.
If the vacuum system is not in proper working order, it must be
prevented from being accidentally switched back on.
Always be conscious of safety and work in a safe manner.
Observe instructions issued by the operator, and national reg-
ulations on accident prevention and industrial safety.
The way individuals act can help to prevent accidents at
work.
IMPORTANT!
Foreseeable misuse
Operator obligations
Personnel
obligations

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2.3 Target group description
The manual must be read and observed by every person who is
tasked with the activities described below.
Personnel qualication
Operators Laboratory staff, such as chemists, laboratory techni-
cians
Specialist Person with professional qualication in mechanics,
electrical equipment or laboratory devices
Responsible
specialist
Similar to a specialist, with additional specialist respon-
sibility, or responsibility for a department or division
Responsibility matrix
Activity Operators Specialist Responsible
specialist
Installation x x x
Initial use x x x
Network integration x
Operation x x x
Error report x x x
Remedy (x) x x
Maintenance x x
Repair1x x
Repair order x
Cleaning, simple x x x
Empty separator ask x x x
Shutdown x x x
Decontamination2x x
1 see also website:
VACUUBRAND > Support > Instructions for repair
2 Alternatively,arrangefordecontaminationbyaqualiedserviceprovider
Target groups
Qualication descrip-
tion
Responsibility
Assignment Matrix

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2.4 General safety information
Products from VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG are subject
to stringent quality testing with regard to safety and operation.
Each product undergoes a comprehensive test program prior to
delivery.
2.4.1 Protective clothing
No special protective clothing is required to operate the vacuum
pump. Observe instructions issued by the operator for your work-
place.
During cleaning, maintenance and repair work, we recommend
wearing full protective gloves, protective clothing and protective
goggles.
When handling chemicals, wear your personal protective
equipment.
2.4.2 Safety precautions
Use the vacuum device only if you have understood its func-
tion and this manual.
Replace defective parts immediately, e.g., a broken cable,
faulty ask or faulty hose.
Use only original accessories and components which are
designed for the vacuum technology, such as a vacuum hose,
separator, vacuum valve, etc.
When handling contaminated parts, follow the relevant regu-
lations and safety precautions, this also applies to equipment
sent in for repair.
Prior to any service, contamination from hazardous sub‑
stances needs to be excluded.
Fill out the Health and Safety Clearance form in full and con-
rm with your signature.
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
Quality standards
and safety
Protective clothing

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2.4.3 Laboratory and working materials
DANGER
Hazardous substances could be discharged at the
outlet.
During aspiration, hazardous, toxic substances at the
outlet can get into the ambient air.
 Observe the national regulations for safe handling of
hazardous substances.
 Please note that residual process media may pose a
danger to people and the environment.
 Mount and use suitable separators, lters or fume
hood devices.
Hazards due to different substances
Pumping different substances or media can cause the substances
to react with one another.
Working materials which get into the vacuum pump with the gas
ow can damage the vacuum pump. Hazardous substances can
deposit in the vacuum pump.
Possible protective measures, depending on the application:
Flush the vacuum pump with inert gas or air before changing
the medium to be pumped.
Use inert gas to dilute critical mixtures.
Prevent the release of hazardous, toxic, explosive, corrosive
uids, gases or vapors or those that are harmful to health or
the environment, for example, through suitable laboratory facil-
ities with a fume hood and ventilation control.
Protect the inside of the vacuum pump from deposits or mois-
ture, e. g, through the provision of a gas ballast.
Be aware of interactions and possible chemical reactions of
the pumped media.
Check the compatibility of the pumped substances with the
wetted materials of the pumping unit.
Contact us if you have concerns about using your vacuum
pump with certain working materials or media.
Pumping different
substances

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2.4.4 Eliminate sources of danger
Take mechanical stability into account
The high compression ratio of the pump may result in a higher
pressure at the outlet than the mechanical stability of the system
allows.
Always ensure that the outlet line is clear and non-pressur-
ized. To ensure unhindered emission of gases, the outlet
should not be blocked.
Prevent uncontrolled overpressure, e.g, due to a locked or
blocked piping system, condensate or clogged exhaust gas
line.
At the gas connections, the connections for the inlet IN and
outlet EX must not be mixed up.
Be aware of the max. pressures at the inlet and outlet of the
pump as well as the max. admissible differential pressure
between the inlet and outlet, according to. 8.1.1 Technical data
on page 78
The system to be evacuated as well as all hose connections
must be mechanically stable.
Fix coolant hoses to the hose nozzles such that they cannot
inadvertently become loose.
Prevent condensate reow
Condensate can damage the pump head. Condensate must not
ow back into the outlet EX or pump head through the hose line.
No liquid should accumulate inside the exhaust hose.
Avoid condensate return by using a separator. No condensate
must enter the housing interior via the vacuum hoses.
Preferably lay the exhaust gas hose such that it descends
from the outlet; that is, position it running downward so that no
backup forms.
Prevent backup in
the exhaust gas line
Note mechanical
load capacity

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Incorrect measurement due to an obstructed vacuum line, e.g.,
condensate in the vacuum line can distort the measurements of
the vacuum sensor.
Prevent overpressure > 1060 mbar (795 Torr) inside the suc-
tion line.
Avoid foreign bodies inside the pump
Particles, liquids and dust must not get inside the vacuum pump.
Do not pump any substances which could form deposits
inside the vacuum pump.
Install suitable separators and/or lters upstream of the inlet.
Suitable lters are chemically resistant, clog‑proof and have a
reliable ow rate, for example.
Risks during venting
Depending on the application, explosive mixtures can form or oth-
er hazardous situations can arise in systems.
Hazards due to residual energy
After the vacuum pump has been switched off and disconnected
from the power supply, there may still be dangers due to residual
energy:
■Thermal energy: Motor waste heat, hot surface, compression
heat.
Allow the vacuum pump to cool down.
■Electrical energy: In capacitors on the electronics, they have a
discharge time of up to 5 seconds.
Wait until the capacitors have discharged.
Observe vacuum
pump dimensioning
Possible residual
energies
Be aware of risks
during venting
Avoid incorrect
measurements