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- Page 1 Operating Manual Total Pressure Gauge Controller TPG300 IG9970BEN (2017-04)
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Page 2: Product Identification
We reserve the right to make technical changes without prior notice. All dimensions in mm. Intended Use Depending on the options chosen, the TPG300 can measure total pressure from atmosphere to 10 mbar. It can trigger a number of pressure-dependent functions to control and monitor vacuum devices and processes. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.2 Mains Power Connection 4.3 Installing / Removing plug-in boards 4.4 Connecting plug-in boards 5 Operation 5.1 Front panel 5.2 Switching TPG300 On and Off 5.3 Measuring with the TPG300 5.4 Operating Modes 5.5 Operating Mode »sensor« 5.5.1 Key Entries 5.5.2 Switching the Measuring Circuit On / Off... - Page 4 Default Parameters Program Examples Literature EU Declaration of Conformity For cross-references within this document, the symbol (→ XY) is used; for cross- references to further documents listed under ‘Literature’, use is made of the symbol (→ [Z]). IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
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Page 5: Safety
Contact with live parts is extremely hazardous when any objects are introduced or any liquids penetrate into the unit. Make sure no objects enter through the louvers and no liquids pene- trate into the equipment. Communicate the safety instructions to all other users. IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... -
Page 6: Liability And Warranty
1.4 Liability and Warranty INFICON assumes no liability and the warranty becomes null and void if the end- user or third parties • disregard the information in this document • use the product in a non-conforming manner • make any kind of interventions (modifications, alterations etc.) on the product •... -
Page 7: System Overview
A list of all plug-in boards suited for the TPG300 can be found on For detailed information on the plug-in boards → [1]. 2.2 Measurement Two slots (A and B) at the back of the TPG300 can accommodate up to two measurement boards. Plug-In Boards Power supply... -
Page 8: Technical Data
LED Error display / relays Relays 1 relays Radiation resistant Radiation resistant Vertical, max. 21 mT (3 dB), 15 mT (6 dB) Magnetical field (under construction) Horizontal, max. 11 mT (3 dB), 8 mT (6 dB) IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... - Page 9 1 2 3 4 A B mbar Torr sensor set point step funct group senso r off senso r on set up Installation Modes Rack mounted, panel mounted or bench top. Weight 1.35 kg (without plug-in boards) IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
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Page 10: Installation
The unit may only be installed by persons who have suitable technical training and the necessary experience or who have been instructed by the end-user of the product. The TPG300 can be installed in a 19" rack, a control panel or operated as a desk 4.1 Installation top unit. -
Page 11: Installation In A Control Panel
M2.5 ... M3 or ø3 ... 3.5 For reducing the mechanical strain on the front panel, preferably support the unit. Slide the TPG300 into the cut-out of the control panel and secure it with four M2.5 … M3 (or equivalent) screws. -
Page 12: Use As Desk-Top Unit
4.1.3 Use as Desk-Top Unit The TPG300 is also suited for use as desk-top unit. For this purpose, a conversion kit is available (→ 42). Desk-Top Conversion Push the eight press nuts supplied with the kit into the appropriate holes in the side panels. - Page 13 Mount folding stands and rubber feet onto angle profiles. Turn over the TPG300 and fix both angle profiles to the TPG300 side panels as shown. Used as a desk top unit, the temperature inside the cabinet must not exceed the maximum admissible temperature due to the influence of external heat sources (→...
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Page 14: Mains Power Connection
Internal protection ground, do not loosen screw A 2.5 m mains cable is delivered with the TPG300. If its plug is not compatible with your local power system, replace the cable to suit the local circumstances. Use only a 3-conductor cable with protective ground. -
Page 15: Installing / Removing Plug-In Boards
Factory Configuration In most cases, the TPG300 is supplied ready for operation, (with the plug-in boards already installed). In addition, in units for combined measurement of medium and high vacuum, the high vacuum measuring circuit is controlled automatically accord- ing to pressure. -
Page 16: Operation
Switching TPG300 On The mains power switch is located on the back panel of the unit. To switch the TPG300 on, operate the mains power switch (or the centrally switched mains power distributor in case of installation into a rack). -
Page 17: Measuring With The Tpg300
[1]. Validity of Displayed Data If you intend to use the measurement results for control functions, allow for the time constants of the TPG300, the gauges, possible ignition delays etc., until valid → measurements are displayed ( [1], [3]). - Page 18 (→ 33). By a flashing display («Co d») you will be reminded to input the correct number in the following manner: Code Entry required 0 ... 9 0 ... 19 0 ... 9 Unlocked IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
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Page 19: Operating Mode »Sensor
5.5 Operating Mode The »sensor« operating mode is the standard mode of the TPG300, showing measurement value, status information or a plug-in board identification on the »sensor« display. The TPG300 is in »sensor« mode … After being switched on •... -
Page 20: Switching The Measuring Circuit On / Off
1 2 3 4 A B mbar Torr If the under range control is switched off the system cannot distinguish between a gauge failure, cable interruption and underrange of a cold cathode measuring circuit. «ur» is displayed in all cases. IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... -
Page 21: Automatic Measuring Circuit Switchover
Cold cathode measuring circuit 10 mbar, automatic operation Cold cathode measuring circuit 5×10 mbar Cold cathode measuring circuit 1×10 mbar Cold cathode measuring circuit 10 mbar Pirani measuring circuit Pirani measuring circuit for nickel filament IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... -
Page 22: Set Point« Mode
The Switching Functions The TPG300 has six switching functions (1, 2, 3, 4, A, B) with two adustable thresholds each. The status of each switching function is displayed on the frontpanel. Four of the switching functions provide floating relay contacts accessable on the interface and relay board (→... -
Page 23: Key Entries
The following entries are possible in the »set point« mode: Display Threshold Values of Switching Functions Advance to next threshold Change to »sensor« Mode (→ Change to »set up« Mode Push simultaneously (→ (Enter code if required→ IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... -
Page 24: Parameter
Simultaneously push the <funct> and <group> keys. Enter the code with <step> and <funct> if required (→ 18). Quitting the »set up« mode • Switch the mains power switch of the TPG300 off • Push the <sensor> key (change to »sensor« mode). Power on »set point« mode »sensor«... -
Page 25: Key Entries, Overview
The following key entries are possible in »set up« mode: Select Group The group is characterized by a flashing display of the first parameter value. Switching functions (→ PE Measurement Underrange Control (→ Measurement unit (→ Filter (→ Interface (→ Parameter storage (→ Test programs (→ IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... -
Page 26: Switching Functions« Group
Torr When the pressure is dropping, the status changes to »on« at the lower threshold and to »off« at the upper threshold (with rising pressure → 22). Status of switching function Lower Upper Pressure p Threshold IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... - Page 27 1 2 3 4 A B Torr Digit Value 1 … 9 digit mantissa) 0 … 9 digit mantissa) -11 … +3 (exponent) Modifications only become effective when the switching function, group or operating mode is changed. IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
- Page 28 The lamp for the assigned measuring circuit flashes. It is possible to leave a switching function unassigned (no measuring circuit lamp will flash). The switching function is ineffective. Modifications only become effective when the switching function, group or operating mode is changed. IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
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Page 29: Pe Measurement Underrange Control« Group
Group mbar 1 2 3 4 A B Torr Torr The modification is made immediately. The threshold values for the switching functions are adapted automatically. Display Valid measurement unit mbar mbar Torr Torr (Conversion table → 44). IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... -
Page 30: Filter« Group
Analog signal output is not affected by the filter (→ »Filter Assignment« Function You can set the filter separately for each individual measuring circuit. 1 2 3 4 A B mbar Torr Display Filter assignment The cycle depends on the plug-in boards installed. IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... - Page 31 FI 3 slow: The TPG300 does not react on small changes of measuring value, has a slow response time but suppresses transients effectively. IG9970BEN (2017-04)
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Page 32: Interface« Group
19200 The Baud rates for the TPG 300 and any interfaced computer must be the same. Using a Profibus-DP interface and relay board IF300P with the TPG300, the Baud rate must always be set to 19200 Baud (→ [4]). IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... -
Page 33: Parameter Storage« Group
5.7.7 »Parameter Storage« The stored parameters are activated when the TPG300 is switched on. If no Group parameters have been stored, the unit defaults to the standard parameter set (→ 45). »Parameter Set« Function 1 2 3 4 A B... - Page 34 Saving the default parameters has the following effects: • The switching function assignments are lost • The relays are de-energized, i.e. the switching functions change to »off« • Communication with a computer may no longer be possible. IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
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Page 35: Test Programs« Group
The storage procedure is now completed. The TPG300 now operates using the new set of parameters. 5.7.8 »Test Programs« Group Tests marked with * are carried out automatically when the TPG300 is switched on. You can also run all tests during operation. They do not influence measurements and switching functions. - Page 36 Modification index (A … Z, -) A program number with a higher modification index will eventually provide additional services. This operating manual is not valid for a more recent program number. IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
- Page 37 When they are finished, a line appears in the exponent display field or the checksum is shown. You can stop the «dI» by pushing <step> and start it again as often as you like. → Detected errors will be reported ( 39). IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
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Page 38: Maintenance
6 Maintenance The TPG300 requires no maintenance. For maintenance of the gauges refer to the respective documents (→ [2], [3]). Cleaning the TPG300 Turn the unit off and remove all cables (the mains cable last) before doing any of the work described below. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
A fault in a measuring circuit • A fatal error. Contact 5 (error status) is de-energized in the event of: • A fault in a measuring circuit • A fatal error. Additional information on relay contact states → [1]. IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... -
Page 40: Installation Problems
7.3 Installation Problems Problem Possible cause Correction The control unit cannot Old rack system Use a rack mount adapter be installed into the rack according to DIN 41 494 (→ IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... -
Page 41: Operating And Calibration Problems
1 cm out of the slots A and B Select the code in »set up« mode Read out the code Reinstall the measurement plug-in boards Please read the instructions on 15 and in [1] before performing any manipulations on the plug-in boards. IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... -
Page 42: Profibus Interface
8 Profibus Interface The TPG300 is able communicate in a Profibus-DP network if the interface and relay board IF300P is installed in slot C of the TPG300. The IF300P features an interface according to Profibus-DP standards and five relay contacts (switching functions and error status). -
Page 43: Disposal
Contaminated components (radioactive, toxic, caustic or biological hazard etc.) must be decontaminated in accordance with the relevant national regulations, separated according to their materials, and disposed of. Other components Such components must be separated according to their materials and recycled. IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om... - Page 44 133.32 1.3332 0.1332 mm HG 1 Pa = 1 N/m Linear measurements inch 39.37×10 3.281×10 39.37 3.281 inch 25.4 25.4×10 8.333×10 304.8 0.305 Temperature Kelvin Celsius Fahrenheit Kelvin °C+273.15 (°F+459.67)×5/9 Celsius K-273.15 5/9×°F-17.778 Fahrenheit 9/5×K-459.67 9/5×(°C+17.778) 1 IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
- Page 45 Measuring circuit A1 – (no) Measuring circuit A2 – (no) Measuring circuit B1 – (no) Measuring circuit B2 – (no) Code 00 0 (unlocked) *) Factory configuration in units equipped for measurement of medium and high vacuum (→ 15). IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
- Page 46 1021 REM Bei negativer Quittung. 1030 PRINT #1, ENQ$: REM Aufforderung zur Uebertragung des Error-Wortes. 1040 INPUT #1, e: REM Lesen des Error-Wortes vom TPG300. 1050 IF e > 999 THEN PRINT " FATAL ERROR"; : e = e - 1000 1060 IF e >...
- Page 47 Literature www.inficon.com Operating Manual Plug-In Boards for Total Pressure Gauge Controller TPG300 IG9972BEN INFICON AG, LI–9496 Balzers, Liechtenstein www.inficon.com Operating Manual Pirani Gauge TPR018 BG9976BEN INFICON AG, LI–9496 Balzers, Liechtenstein www.inficon.com Operating Manual Cold Cathode Gauge IKR085 IG9032BEN INFICON AG, LI–9496 Balzers, Liechtenstein www.inficon.com...
- Page 48 EU Declaration of Conformity We, INFICON, hereby declare that the equipment mentioned below complies with the provisions of the following directives: • 2014/35/EU, OJ L 96/357, 29.3.2014 (Directive relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits) •...
- Page 49 Notes IG9970BEN (2017-04) TPG300.om...
- Page 50 LI–9496 Balzers Liechtenstein Tel +423 / 388 3111 Fax +423 / 388 3700 reachus@inficon.com Original: English www.inficon.com i g9972ben...