About this manual Validity This operating manual is for customers of Pfeiffer Vacuum. It describes the functioning of the designated product and provides the most important information for safe use of the unit. The description follows applicable EU guidelines. All information provided in this operating manual refers to the current state of the product's development.
About this manual 1.2.2 Pictographs Prohibition of an action to avoid any risk of accidents, the disregarding of which may result in serious accidents Warning of a displayed source of danger in connection with operation of the unit or equipment Command to perform an action or task associated with a source of dan- ger, the disregarding of which may result in serious accidents Important information about the product or this document...
Installation and operation of accessories Pfeiffer Vacuum pumps can be equipped with a series of adapted accessories. The in- stallation, operation and maintenance of connected devices are described in detail in the operating instructions of the individual components.
Safety ● Do not loosen any plug connection during operations. ● Wait for the rotor to reach standstill before peforming work on the high vacuum flange. ● Keep leads and cables well away from hot surfaces (> 70 °C). ● Never fill or operate turbopump with cleaning agent. ●...
The product is sealed at the factory. Damaging or removal of a closure seal leads to the loss of liability and warranty entitlements. Do not open the product within its warranty period! For process-related shorter maintenance intervals please contact the Pfeiffer Vacu- um Service.
Transport and storage Transport and storage Transport Reuse the transport container of the vacuum pump. – Transport or ship vacuum pumps in the original packing preferably. Only remove the protective covers from the high vacuum and the fore-vacuum side immediately before connection.
Fig. 1: Example for a rating plate 4.1.3 Variants ● HiPace 400 with TC 400 and 24 V DC ± 5 % ● HiPace 400 with TC 400 and 48 V DC ± 5 % 4.1.4 Scope of delivery ● Turbopump with electronic drive unit ●...
Product description Function The turbopump HiPace 400 forms a complete unit together with the electronic drive unit TC 400. For the voltage supply only Pfeiffer Vacuum power supplies may be used (e.g.TPS or DCU). remote Fig. 2: View of HiPace 400 with TC 400...
Product description Range of application The pump HiPace 400 must be installed and operated under the following ambient con- ditions: Installation location weather protected (indoors) Protection category IP 54 Protection class Temperature +5 °C to +35 °C with air cooling +5 °C to +40 °C with water cooling...
120 °C. ● The pump may be fastened to the floor only after consultation with Pfeiffer Vacuum. ● It is not allowed to operate the device in systems where impact-like stresses and vi- brations or periodically forces occur.
5.2.2 Use of a splinter shield or protection screen Pfeiffer Vacuum centering rings with splinter shield or protection screen in the high vac- uum flange protect the turbopump against foreign bodies coming from the chamber. Thus, the pumping speed of the pump is reduced.
Installation Mounting orientation When using dry backing pumps, Pfeiffer Vacuum HiPace pumps are designed for instal- lation in any orientation. Support pipes in front of the vacuum pump or remove them. No force from the pipe system may be exerted on the fixed pump.
Twisting or tearing-off is possible in case the rotor is suddenly blocked due to the fas- tening of pumps on a vacuum chamber with different flange variants. Use only the correct mounting kit from Pfeiffer Vacuum. Pfeiffer Vacuum will not accept any liability for all damages resulting from impermis- sible fastening. NOTICE...
"stud screw and threaded hole," and "stud screw and through hole". For the installation the following components are exclusively authorized: ● the valid mounting kit of the Pfeiffer Vacuum accessories programme ● mounting materials including protection screen or splinter shield are optionally avail-...
"stud screw and threaded hole," and "stud screw and through hole". For the installation the following components are exclusively authorized: ● the valid mounting kit of the Pfeiffer Vacuum accessories programme ● mounting materials including protection screen or splinter shield are optionally avail-...
The connection types for installation of CF to CF flange are "hexagon screw and through hole", "stud screw and threaded hole" as well as "stud screw and through hole". ● the valid mounting kit of the Pfeiffer Vacuum accessories programme ● A copper seal ●...
Installation Connecting the fore-vacuum side Recommendation: As backing pump, use a suitable vacuum pump from the Pfeiffer Vacuum programme. WARNING Damage to health due to poisonous gases Process gases can damage health and contaminate the environment. Safely lead away the gas emission from the backing pump! ...
Detailed description for function, configuration and operation with the respective connec- tion panel are given in the specific operating instructions for the electronic drive unit. 5.6.2 Earthing Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends to connect an appropriate earthing wire to derive applica- tive interferences. Fig. 6: Installing the earthing connection 5.6.3...
To connect two units to one accessory connection, use the appropriate Y-Connector from the Pfeiffer Vacuum range of accessories. Connect the adapter to the appropriate red-coded connection on the TC 400. Settings can be made via the interfaces of the TC 400 (remote, RS-485, Profibus or...
Default for air cooling is "accessory A1". 5.7.2 Venting valve The Pfeiffer Vacuum venting valve is used for automatic venting in case of shut-down or power failure. The permissible connection pressure is max. 1500 hPa absolute. Fig. 8:...
● When operating the pump with more than 50 % of the maximum gas throughput, seal- ing gas must be used to ensure rotor cooling. ● The sealing gas flow rate amounts 12-15 sccm for the HiPace 400. Sealing gas supply with control valve Fig.
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Installation CAUTION Risk of burns High temperatures arise when the turbopump or vacuum chamber are baked out. As a result, there is a danger of burns from touching hot parts, even after the casing heating is switched off! Thermally insulate heating jacket, pump housing and vacuum chamber, if possible during installation.
5.7.5 Water cooling The turbopumps HiPace 400 with TC 400 have water cooling as standard equipment. ● In case of increased backing pressure (> 0.1 hPa) and/or operation with high gas throughputs, either air or water cooling may be used.
Pumping of gases with a higher molecular mass in the wrong gas mode can lead to de- struction of the pump. Ensure the gas mode is correctly set. Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum before using gases with a greater molecular mass (> 80). Operation modes The following operation modes are available: ●...
Consider the following manuals for the operation via remote control: ● Operating instructions "Electronic drive unit TC 400" 6.3.3 Operation with DCU or HPU Consider the following manuals for the operation via Pfeiffer Vacuum display and con- trol units: ● Operating instructions "DCU" ● Operating instructions "HPU"...
– The valve cross section for the venting rate of 15 hPa/s must be adapted to the size of the vacuum chamber. – For small vacuum chambers, use the Pfeiffer Vacuum venting valve. Then vent with an additional venting valve of any desired size.
Decontaminate affected parts before carrying out maintenance work. NOTICE Disclaimer of liability Pfeiffer Vacuum accepts no liability for personal injury or material damage, losses or op- erating malfunctions due to improperly performed maintenance. The liability and war- ranty entitlement expires.
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Maintenance / replacement End cover Operating fluid reservoir Allen head screw Screw out the Allen head screws (3x) from the end cover at the bottom of the tur- bopump. Remove the end cover. Pay attention to the O-ring. Operating fluid reservoir Felt washer Porex rod...
Maintenance / replacement Replacing the electronic drive unit NOTICE Damages to the pump and drive Even after the mains power is switched off, the subsequently running pump delivers electric power to the electronic drive unit. There is a danger of electric body contact by premature separating the pump from the electronic drive unit.
Check turbopump for contamination and moisture. Clean the turbopump externally with a lint-free cloth and little industrial alcohol. If necessary, have Pfeiffer Vacuum Service clean the turbopump completely. Replace the operating fluid reservoir if necessary. If necessary, have the bearings replaced. Take into account the total running time.
Reset via pin 13 on the "REMOTE" connection Differentiated malfunction display is possible via RS-485 Contact the Pfeiffer Vacuum Service If no Pfeiffer Vacuum display and control unit is available, please contact the Pfeiffer Vacuum Ser- vice.
The following steps are necessary to ensure a fast, smooth servicing process: Download the forms "Service Request" and "Declaration on Contamination". Fill out the "Service Request" form and send it by fax or e-mail to your Pfeiffer Vacuum service address.
Spare parts HiPace 400 11 Spare parts HiPace 400 Item Designation Order number Notes Pieces Order qty Operating fluid reservoir PM 143 452 -T incl. Poroplast rods Electronic drive unit TC 400 according to the rating plate depends on the connection panel Mating plug "remote"...
Technical data and dimensions 13 Technical data and dimensions 13.1 General Basic principles for the Technical Data of Pfeiffer Vacuum Turbopumps: Maximum values refer exclusively to the input as a single load. ● Recommendations of PNEUROP committee PN5 ● ISO 21360; 2007: "Vacuum technology - Standard methods for measuring vacuum- pump performance - General description"...
● Machinery 2006/42/EC (Annex II, no. 1 A) ● Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU The agent responsible for compiling the technical documentation is Mr. Helmut Bern- hardt, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Berliner Straße 43, 35614 Aßlar. HiPace 400 Harmonised standards and national standards and specifications which have been ap-...
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