● The parameters for automatic operation of the gas ballast valve are preset at the factory for nor-
mal applications.
Fig. 12:
Display view of second parameter set "ValveMode = open"
Open the gas ballast valve manually with the MVP 0152
The HiCube Eco turbo pumping station with diaphragm pump MVP 015-2 as the backing pump is equip-
ped with an automatic gas ballast function. If delays in the startup time still occur due to condensate in
the fore-vacuum range, Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends opening the gas ballast valve manually.
1. Activate the expanded parameter set
(see chapter “Operating mode of the turbo pumping sta-
2.
Switch off the turbo pumping station.
3.
Scroll through the entire first parameter set to
[030]: ValveMode
.
4.
Press both buttons simultaneously: This will open editing mode.
5.
Select the option
"2" = open
.
6.
Press both buttons simultaneously: This confirms your selection and exits editing
mode.
7.
Switch on the turbo pumping station.
8. Operate the turbo pumping station with the gas ballast valve open.
– Operating duration approx. 15 to 30 minutes.
9.
Switch off the turbo pumping station.
10.
Select the parameter
[030]: ValveMode
.
11.
Press both buttons simultaneously: This will open editing mode.
12.
Select the option
"0" = auto
.
13.
Press both buttons simultaneously: This confirms your selection and exits editing
mode.
14.
Switch the turbo pumping station back on.
6.5 Monitoring the operating status
6.5.1 Operating mode display via LED
The LEDs on the front panel of the DCU display basic operating statuses.
Operation
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