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Page 1: ...hnology for vacuum systems Chemistry pumping unit series PC 3010 VARIO select PC 3016 VARIO select PC 3012 VARIO select PC 3012 VARIO select EKP Instructions for use Original instructions EN US 209011...

Page 2: ...he product Thank you for purchasing this product from VACUUBRAND GMBH CO KG You have chosen a modern and techni cally high quality product Manufacturer VACUUBRAND GMBH CO KG Alfred Zippe Str 4 97877 W...

Page 3: ...y information 16 2 5 Protective clothing 16 2 6 Safety precautions 16 2 7 Laboratory and working materials 17 2 8 Possible sources of danger 18 2 9 Motor protection 20 2 10 ATEX equipment category 20...

Page 4: ...ing 46 6 1 Technical support 46 6 2 Error Cause Remedy 46 7 Cleaning and maintenance 49 7 1 Information on service work 49 7 2 Cleaning 52 7 2 1 Housing surface 52 7 2 2 Empty the glass flask 52 7 2 3...

Page 5: ...ty information provided n In addition to the information in this Instruction manual ad here to the health and safety regulations applicable in the country of use General General information n If passi...

Page 6: ...with us n When contacting our Service Department please have the serial number and product type at hand see the rating plate on the product 1 2 Manual structure Breakdown of in structions The manual...

Page 7: ...situation Disregarding the situation could result in serious injury or death Take appropriate action to avoid dangerous situa tions CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Disregarding the...

Page 8: ...er hot surface Danger potentially explosive material Electrostatically sensitive components ESD General mandatory sign Disconnect power plug Additional symbols and icons Additional symbols Positive ex...

Page 9: ...the step described R Result of action Instruction multiple steps 1 First step 2 Next step R Result of action Carry out instructions requiring multiple steps in the order de scribed Instruction graphic...

Page 10: ...X equipment labeling FKM Fluoroelastomer GB Gas ballast Size IK Inlet condenser IN1 Inlet vacuum connection KF Small flange max Maximum value min Minimum value without EK Without vapor condenser PA Po...

Page 11: ...oolant Dry ice con denser 2 Cooling condenser mounted at the outlet pressure side with receiving flask and dry ice as coolant VACUU BUS Bus system from VACUUBRAND for communication of peripheral devic...

Page 12: ...ystems Attached chillers vapor condenser inlet condenser dry ice chiller Peltronic vapor condenser including separators and flasks are exclusively intended for vapor condensation Examples of use Evacu...

Page 13: ...aspirating conveying or compressing solids or fluids 2 1 3 Foreseeable misuse Misuse In addition to improper use there are types of use which are prohibited when handling the device Prohibited types...

Page 14: ...t qualifications for the activities listed In particular work on electri cal equipment must be performed only by qualified electricians Personnel obligations Personnel obliga tions In the case of acti...

Page 15: ...rical equipment or laboratory devices Responsible specialist Specialist with additional specialist departmental or area responsibility Responsibility matrix Responsibility ma trix Activity Operator Sp...

Page 16: ...othing and protective goggles When handling chemicals wear your personal protective equipment 2 6 Safety precautions Safety precautions Use your vacuum equipment only if you have understood its functi...

Page 17: ...the gas flow can damage the vacuum pump Hazardous substances can be deposited in the vacuum pump Possible protective measures Protective mea sures depending on application Purge the vacuum pump with i...

Page 18: ...can exit freely Prevent uncontrolled overpressure e g due to a locked or blocked piping system condensate or clogged outlet line At the gas connections the connections for the inlet IN and outlet EX m...

Page 19: ...capacitors have a discharge time of up to 3 minutes Before any action Allow the vacuum pump to cool down Wait until the capacitors have discharged Hazards due to hot surfaces or overheating Surface t...

Page 20: ...ction The pump motor has a temperature sensor on the circuit board as overload protection In the event of excessive temperature or if the motor is blocked the vacuum pump switches off Procedure for sw...

Page 21: ...is only permitted if this would not nor mally or only rarely cause explosive mixtures in the interior of the device or do so only for a short time If necessary vent with inert gas Information on the A...

Page 22: ...3 1 Schematic design of pumping unit series View and schematic design PC 301x VARIO se lect Description 1 VACUU SELECT sensor to be mounted externally on suction line 2 Coolant connections 3 Chemistry...

Page 23: ...Pump head Stage s AK EK EKP a PC 3010 VARIO select 8 4 b PC 3016 VARIO select 8 1 c PC 3012 VARIO select 8 3 d PC 3012 VARIO select EKP 8 3 Product specific abbreviations Product specific ab breviati...

Page 24: ...ndenser at the inlet Connection at the separator flask Connections on the AK Description 1 Inlet connection vacuum IN 3 3 2 Condenser at the outlet Connection and coolant on the vapor condenser Connec...

Page 25: ...0 25 Connections at the Peltronic vapor condenser Connections on the EKP 1 Outlet connection EX 2 Vacuum pump connection 3 VACUU BUS port 4 Power supply with ON OFF switch For detailed information and...

Page 26: ...ea vacuum network Example Local area vacuum network Description 1 Example of use VACUU LAN network arrangement with three valve modules 2 Lab furniture 3 Exhaust gas hose diverted into a fume hood 4 V...

Page 27: ...original packaging e g for returning the product for repair Goods receipt Check the shipment for transport damage and complete ness Immediately report any transport damage in writing to the supplier U...

Page 28: ...emperature difference between the storage location and the installation location can cause condensation After goods receipt or storage allow your vacuum device to acclimatize for at least 3 4 hours be...

Page 29: ...in closed housings Observe limitation of use Ambient conditions Ambient conditions US Ambient temperature 10 40 C 50 104 F Altitude max 2000 m above sea level 6562 ft above sea level Relative humidity...

Page 30: ...e can be mounted on the pumping unit and the controller clipped into place Alternatively the controller can be clipped into a recess in the lab furniture Mount the base Mount the base to the pumping u...

Page 31: ...r Connect your pumping unit as described in the examples below 4 4 1 Vacuum connection IN CAUTION Flexible vacuum hoses can contract during evacuation Connected components that are not secured can cau...

Page 32: ...e the vacuum hose for example with a hose clip c Alterna tively you can connect a metal hose with small flange KF25 directly see g Ordering information on page 81 Observe the following to achieve the...

Page 33: ...te return into the vac uum pump Observe the maximum admissible pressures and pressure differences Connect the exhaust gas hose Example Exhaust gas con nection at outlet EX 1 Connect rubber sealing rin...

Page 34: ...A coolant valve may only be installed in the feed line the coolant drain must be clear and non pressurized Connect the coolant Example Coolant connection at the EK 1 Fasten both hose nozzles a with u...

Page 35: ...as for venting e g nitrogen max 1 2 bar 900 Torr abs If there is not direct venting connection on the vacuum pump pumping unit or controller you can connect a separate venting valve e g to a VACUU SEL...

Page 36: ...Venting valve with hose for vent ing with inert gas 4 4 5 Gas ballast GB Use ambient air as gas ballast DANGER Risk of explosion from air as gas ballast By using air as gas ballast small amounts of o...

Page 37: ...needs to be connected at the pumping unit gas ballast valve a see also chapter g Operation with gas ballast on page 43 Use of inert gas as gas ballast OPTION Prepare the inert gas connection GB Remov...

Page 38: ...c tion of the vacuum pump 2 Plug power plug b into the power outlet R Pumping unit connected electrically NOTICE Lay the power cord such that it cannot be damaged by sharp edges chemicals or hot surfa...

Page 39: ...erie_V1 3_100720 39 NOTICE Use the power plug which fits your power connection Do not use multiple sockets connected in series as the power connection The power plug also serves as a disconnector Inst...

Page 40: ...ation of the installed vacuum controller7 and its functions are described in the separate VACUU SELECT manual 5 1 Switch on Switch on pumping unit Switch on 1 Switch rocker switch a on switch position...

Page 41: ...display for a process 1 Status bar 2 Analogue pressure display pressure curve 3 Digital pressure display pressure value target value actual value pressure unit 4 Process screen with context features...

Page 42: ...ress button 2 sec vent briefly control contin ues Press button 2 sec vent to atmospheric pres sure vacuum pump is stopped Press button dur ing venting venting is stopped Favorites View Favorites menu...

Page 43: ...unts of condensable vapors and also prolongs the service life The ultimate vacuum with gas ballast is slightly higher Open close the gas ballast valve Operate the gas ballast valve Turn the black gas...

Page 44: ...ch off pumping unit 1 Stop the process and let the pumping unit run on for about 30 minutes with open gas ballast or open inlet IN R Condensate and media residues will be flushed out of the vacuum pum...

Page 45: ...lly important if it ran more than 15 000 operating hours 3 Close the suction and outlet lines e g with the transport caps 4 Package the pumping unit such that it is protected from dust enclose desicca...

Page 46: ...dard Vacuum sensor dirty Moisture in the sen sor Sensor defective Sensor measures incorrectly Clean sensor mea suring chamber Allow sensor mea suring chamber to dry e g by pump ing down Calibrate sens...

Page 47: ...line Ensure clear pas sage Operator Vacuum pump stopped Vacuum pump does not start Motor overloaded Motor overheated Thermal protection triggered Check coolant con nection Ensure supply of coolant Al...

Page 48: ...in or pulled out VACUU BUS plug in connection or ca bles defective or not connected Controller switched off or defective Switch on Pumping unit Check power con nection and cable Check VACUU BUS plug i...

Page 49: ...out by an external service provider Take safety precautions according to the instruc tions you have received on handling hazardous substances NOTICE Damage possible if work is performed incorrectly L...

Page 50: ...e O rings x Clean or replace molded PTFE hose x Replace pressure relief valve on EK x Cleaning the pumping unit x Recommended aids Example Recommended aids for cleaning and maintenance Description No...

Page 51: ...e pliers To secure the hose clips 4 Flat head screwdriver To open hose clips Size 1 5 Phillips screwdriver Screw fittings controller base Size 1 6 Torx screwdriver Screw fittings counterhold EK Loosen...

Page 52: ...an dirty surfaces with a clean slightly damp cloth We rec ommend using water or mild soapy water to moisten the cloth 7 2 2 Empty the glass flask Remove and empty the glass flask Example Empty the gla...

Page 53: ...1 Maintenance items Positions to be maintained Example Pump head mainte nance Description Maintenance items and sequence 1 EK pressure relief valve in silicone 20638821 2 Suction pressure distributor...

Page 54: ...lways replace all diaphragms and valves 7 3 2 Preparation Disassemble the controller and base see chapter g Controller base on page 30 Disassemble the device and housing sections Example Prepare for m...

Page 55: ...and put the compo nents aside 6 Remove the cap from the gas ballast 7 Unscrew the 4 screws from the front housing sec tion hex key size 4 8 Remove the housing sec tion and set it aside Example Disass...

Page 56: ...and re place it if damaged 11 Pull the EK and its holder from the molded hose You can then check the EK pressure relief valve and replace it if damaged 12 Set the chiller down se curely so that no liq...

Page 57: ...ance Exploded drawing of suction pressure distributor Example Pressure relief valve only PC 3010 or PC 3012 Description Pressure relief valve O ring maintenance 1 Countersunk screw M4x80 2 Connection...

Page 58: ...tenance on the suction pressure distributor only PC 3010 or PC 3012 1 Place the vacuum pump on a clean stable surface as shown 2 Only open the hose clips above the pressure distrib utor flat head scre...

Page 59: ...th a sturdy plastic rod or a narrow flat head screw driver 7 Replace the used O ring 8 Clean the pressure distrib utor if necessary 9 Place the new pressure relief valve on the clean surface Ensure th...

Page 60: ...lace on the hose nozzles 12 Secure the hose clips on the hose nozzles e g with flat nose pliers 7 3 4 Replace diaphragms and valves Disassemble further housing sections Example Disassemble the housing...

Page 61: ...f the recess Remove the side panel Remove the right side panel exposing the first pump head pair 1 Unscrew the 2 outer screws from the retaining plate hex key size 4 2 Place the pump carefully on its...

Page 62: ...d drawing of pump head pair Description Valve maintenance 1 Clamping claw screw fittings 2 Disc springs 3 Valve terminals 4 Valves 5 O rings size 26 x 2 Diaphragm maintenance 6 Head cover screw fittin...

Page 63: ...r Example Maintenance on the right pump head pair 1 Open the hose clips on the outer hoses Flat head screwdriver size 1 2 Pull off the molded hoses 3 Unscrew the socket head screws from the head cov e...

Page 64: ...he di aphragm support disc and unscrew the assembly with the diaphragm wrench attached 3 Lift the diaphragm along with all the parts out of the vacuum pump If the spacer discs adhere to the connecting...

Page 65: ...5 Place the new diaphragm over the square head of the diaphragm clamping disc n Ensure that the diaphragm is inserted correctly with the coated light colored side facing upwards n Pay special attenti...

Page 66: ...and place all the components carefully on the connecting rod thread 9 Next tighten the assembly with the diaphragm wrench until it is finger tight 10 Then position a torque wrench with socket head bi...

Page 67: ...screwdriver size Tx20 3 Remove the clamping claws from the valve termi nals 4 Remove the valve termi nals with the disc springs NOTICE n The number and wiring of molded hoses a depends on the position...

Page 68: ...100720 n Depending on the pump type the valve material is either PTFE white or FFKM black Example Valve replacement 5 Carefully remove the used O rings and valves 6 Check the surfaces for dirt 7 Clean...

Page 69: ...lve replacement 10 Place both valve terminals with the disc springs on the pump heads 11 Place the clamping claws on the valve terminals and tighten the screw fittings first by hand then with a torque...

Page 70: ...ack onto the hose noz zles 15 Secure the hose clips on the hose nozzles e g with flat nose pliers Bottom pump head pair Example Maintenance on the bottom pump head pair Follow the same procedure to re...

Page 71: ...nce on the left and top pump head pair 1 Turn the pumping unit with the side panel upwards 2 Support the pumping unit e g with rigid foam below the housing of the fre quency converter 3 Unscrew the sc...

Page 72: ...d pair on page 63 Assemble the device and housing sections Before restarting the pumping unit all previously removed parts of the device and housing must be fixed back in place Mount the side panel 1...

Page 73: ...to the side panel hex key size 5 6 Stand the pump on its rub ber feet 7 Wind in the 2 outer screws of the retaining plate hex key size 4 8 Secure the cable in the rear recess Mount the rear housing co...

Page 74: ...of the housing section hex key size 4 12 Push the molded hose for the EK into place Assemble the EK 13 Secure the hose clip e g with flat nose pliers 14 Slide the EK and its holder onto the molded hos...

Page 75: ...housing cover 17 Replace the front housing section 18 Wind in the screws of the housing section hex key size 4 Mount attachments 19 Place the cap on the gas ballast 20 Secure the separator flask with...

Page 76: ...er on the pumping unit and con nect all cables 24 Plug in the power plug If maintenance work has been completed in full Connect the hoses for operation Connect the pumping unit to the power supply R P...

Page 77: ...60529 IP 40 Type of protection UL 50E Type 1 Prevent condensation or contamination from dust liquids or corrosive gases Operating conditions US Working temperature 10 40 C 50 104 F Storage transport t...

Page 78: ...rvoltage category II Interface VACUU BUS Power cord 2 m Vacuum data US Inlet pressure outlet pres sure differential pressure abs 1 1 bar 825 Torr Pressure at gas connections absolute max 1 2 bar 900 T...

Page 79: ...x 450 mm 24 25 in x 15 24 in x 17 72 in Weight 27 kg 59 5 lb PC 3016 VARIO select 616 mm x 387 mm x 450 mm 24 25 in x 15 24 in x 17 72 in Weight 27 kg 59 5 lb PC 3012 VARIO select 616 mm x 387 mm x 4...

Page 80: ...licate glass Round bottom flask Borosilicate glass Hoses PTFE Hose fitting ETFE ECTFE Peltronic vapor condenser PFA PP PA VACUU SELECT Sensor Vacuum sensor Aluminum oxide ceramic goldplated Measuremen...

Page 81: ...8 4 Ordering information Ordering informa tion for pumping units Chemistry pumping unit series Order no PC 3010 VARIO select 207448xx PC 3012 VARIO select 207438xx PC 3012 VARIO select EKP 20743875 P...

Page 82: ...condenser TE upon request Inlet condenser IK 20636256 Peltronic vapor condenser EKP 20636298 Anti rotation protection D17x17 5 20635113 Gas ballast cap 20639223 Power cord CEE 20612058 CH 20676021 CN...

Page 83: ...mediate repairs processing n On site service on request n Calibration DAkkS accredited n With Health and Safety Clearance form return disposal Visit our website for further information www vacuubrand...

Page 84: ...Appendix 84 20901118_EN US_PC301x VARIO select Serie_V1 3_100720 8 6 EU Declaration of Conformity...

Page 85: ...L Labels and signs 20 M Maintenance interval 49 Measurement chamber 80 Misuse 13 Modular manuals 6 Mount the base to the pumping unit 30 Mount the side panel 72 N Note load capacity 18 O Observe haza...

Page 86: ...parator flask connections 24 Suction pressure distributor mainte nance 58 Suction pressure distributor mainte nance option 57 Surface temperatures 19 Switch on 40 Switch on pumping unit 40 T Target gr...

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