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Technology for Vacuum Systems
Part I:
Safety information -
Technical data -
Use and operation
Instructions for use
Part I of II
Chemistry pumping unit with speed control
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  • Page 1: Part I

    Part I page 1 of 121 Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use Part I of II PC 3001 VARIO Part I: PC 3001 TE VARIO Safety information - PC 3001 VARIO Technical data - Use and operation PC 3001 VARIO EK Peltronic Chemistry pumping unit with speed control...
  • Page 2 VACUU•LAN (US-Reg.No 3,704,401), VACUU•BUS , VACUU•CONTROL ® ® ® Peltronic , VARIO (US-Reg.No 3,833,788), VACUUBRAND (US-Reg.No ® ® ® 3,733,388) and also the shown company logos are registered trademarks of VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG in Germany and/or other countries.
  • Page 3 page 3 of 121 Achtung: Die vorliegende Betriebsanleitung ist nicht in allen EU-Sprachen verfügbar. Der Anwender darf die beschriebenen Geräte nur dann in Betrieb nehmen, wenn er die vorliegende Anleitung versteht oder eine fachlich korrekte Übersetzung der voll- ständigen Anleitung vorliegen hat. Die Betriebsanleitung muss vor Inbetriebnahme der Geräte vollständig gelesen und verstanden werden, und alle geforderten Maß- nahmen müssen eingehalten werden.
  • Page 4 page 4 of 121 Bemærk: Denne manual foreligger ikke på alle EU sprog. Brugeren må ikke be- tjene apparatet hvis manualen ikke er forstået. I det tilfælde skal en teknisk korrekt oversættelse af hele manual stilles til rådighed. Manual skal være gennemlæst og forstået før apparatet betjenes og alle nødvendige forholdsregler skal tages.
  • Page 5 page 5 of 121 Figyelem! Ez a kezelési utasítás nem áll rendelkezésre az EU összes nyelvén. Ha a felhasználó nem érti jelen használati utasítás szövegét, nem üzemeltetheti a készüléket. Ez esetben a teljes gépkönyv fordításáról gondoskodni kell. Üzembe helyezés előtt a kezelőnek végig kell olvasnia, meg kell értenie azt, továbbá az üzemeltetéshez szükséges összes mérést el kell végeznie.
  • Page 6 page 6 of 121 Attentie: Deze gebruiksaanwijzing is niet in alle talen van de EU verkrijgbaar. De gebruiker moet niet met dit apparaat gaan werken als voor hem/haar de gebruiks- aanwijzing niet voldoende duidelijk is. Bij gebruik van deze apparatuur is het nood- zakelijk een technisch correcte vertaling van de complete gebruiksaanwijzing te hebben.
  • Page 7 page 7 of 121 Varning: Denna instruktion är inte tillgänglig på alla språk inom EU. Användaren får inte starta utrustningen om hon/han inte förstår denna instruktion. Om så är fallet måste en tekniskt korrekt instruktion göras tillgänglig. Instruktionen måste läsas och förstås helt före utrustningen tas i drift och nödvändiga åtgärder göres.

  • Page 8: Reset / Language Selection

    page 8 of 121 Reset / Language selection press both switch off C V C 3000 V 2. 0 D eut s ch P or t uguê E ngl i sh Ρ y ccк ий Fra nçai s P ol ski I t al i ano N ed erl .

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    page 9 of 121 Contents Part I..............1 Reset / Language selection ..........8 Safety information! ............11 Important information! ................11 General information ................13 Intended use..................13 Setting up and installing the equipment ..........14 Ambient conditions ................17 Operating conditions .................
  • Page 10 page 10 of 121 VACUULAN function ............69 Application examples............71 Vacuum for filtration and suction ............71 Vacuum for gel dryer, drying chambers and vacuum concentrators ........72 Vacuum for distillation and evaporation (e.g., rotary evaporator) Vacuum for VACUU•LAN networks ..........74 Configuration ..............

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    The manual consists of two parts. Make operating personnel aware of dangers arising from the pump and the pumped substances. VACUUBRAND disclaims any liability for inappropri- ate use of these pumps and for damage from failure to follow instructions contained in this manual.
  • Page 12 page 12 of 121 ➨ DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. + WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 13: General Information

    page 13 of 121 General information Remove all packing material from the packing box. Re- NOTICE move the product from its packing box and retain all pack- aging until the equipment is inspected and tested. Re- move the protective caps from the inlet and outlet ports and retain for future use.

  • Page 14: Setting Up And Installing The Equipment

    page 14 of 121 + Comply with all notes on correct vacuum and electri- cal connections; see section „Use and operation“, pg. + Do not use the pump to generate pressure. + The pumps are designed for ambient temperatures during operation between +50°F and +104°F (+10°C and +40°C).
  • Page 15 page 15 of 121 The supply cable may be fitted with a molded Europe- an IEC plug or a plug suitable for your local electrical supply. The cable contains wires color coded as fol- lows: green or green and yellow: ground; blue or white: neutral;...
  • Page 16 page 16 of 121 • Ensure that no foreign objects can be drawn into the pump. • Check the power source and the pump’s rating plate to be sure that the power source and the equipment match in voltage, phase, and frequency. •...

  • Page 17: Ambient Conditions

    page 17 of 121 Ambient conditions ➨ Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid. There is a risk of deadly electrical shock. Unplug the system immediately. + Do not use this product in an area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
  • Page 18 page 18 of 121 mospheres (see section „ Important information: Equipment marking (ATEX)“, pg. 25). ➨ The pumps are not suitable to pump any of the sub- stances listed below. Do not pump: - unstable substances - substances which react explosively under impact (mechanical stress) without air - substances which react explosively when being ex- posed to elevated temperatures without air,...

  • Page 19: Safety During Operation

    page 19 of 121 reactions of the pumped substances with each other and with the pump’s materials. Safety during operation ➨ Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dan- gerous, toxic, explosive, corrosive, noxious or pollut- ing fluids, vapors and gases. To prevent any emission of such substances from the pump outlet, install an appropriate collecting and disposal system and take protective action for pump and environment.
  • Page 20 page 20 of 121 + Attention: At pressures above approximately 795 Torr (1060 mbar) the pressure reading becomes incorrect due to saturation of the pressure transducer. The dis- play flashes. Release pressure immediately! Risk of bursting! + Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of chemicals.
  • Page 21 page 21 of 121 + Do not overfill the condenser. Lowest permissible cool- ant temperature: -112°F (-80°C). + Maximum operating pressure: 16 psi (1.1 bar) absolute. • Ensure that no parts of your clothing, hair or fingers can be caught or drawn in at the inlet of the pump. Never insert fingers or drop any other object into the inlet or outlet.
  • Page 22 page 22 of 121 PC 3001 TE VARIO • Comply with all applicable safety measures and re- quirements when using cryogenic coolants (e.g., dry ice). Attention: Coolant media may cause severe frostbite when coming in contact with skin! • Prior to every use: Inspect the condenser for faults. There must be no damage on the glass surface.

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Repair

    For details and for the online ”Instructions for repair” man- ual see www.vacuubrand.com. In normal use, the lifetime of the diaphragms and valves is typically 15,000 operating hours. Bearings have a typical durability of 40000 h.
  • Page 24 page 24 of 121 the pump and other components from the vacuum sys- tem. Allow sufficient cooling of the pump. Separate the pump from the coolant circuit and drain condensate, if applicable. Ensure that maintenance is done only by suitably trained NOTICE and supervised technicians.

  • Page 25: Important Information: Equipment Marking (Atex)

    The overall category of the equipment depends on the connected com- ponents. If the connected components do not comply with the classifi- cation of the VACUUBRAND equipment, the specified category of the VACUUBRAND equipment is no longer valid. Vacuum pumps and vacuum gauges in category 3 are intended for con- nection to equipment in which during normal operation explosive atmo- spheres caused by gases, vapors or mists normally don’t occur;...
  • Page 26 page 26 of 121 • The equipment is designated for an ambient and gas inlet temperature during operation of +10 to +40°C. Never exceed these ambient and gas inlet temperatures. If pumping / measuring gases which are not potentially explosive, extended gas inlet temperatures are permissible. See instructions for use, section “Gas inlet temperatures”...

  • Page 27: Technical Data

    page 27 of 121 Technical data General technical data valid for all pumping units Maximum pumping speed (ISO 21360) (2.0) Ultimate vacuum (absolute) Torr without gas ballast* (mbar) Ultimate vacuum (absolute) Torr with gas ballast* (mbar) Maximum permissible inlet and outlet pressure (absolute) (bar) (1.1)
  • Page 28 page 28 of 121 PC 3001 PC 3001 Type VARIO VARIO hose nozzle for hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 1/4” / tubing I.D. 1/2” Inlet 3/8” (hose nozzle (hose nozzle DN DN 6/10 mm) 13 mm) hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8” Outlet (hose nozzle DN 10 mm)**** Coolant connection...
  • Page 29 page 29 of 121 Controller CVC 3000 ceramic diaphragm (alumina), Pressure transducer capacitive, absolute pressure, gas type independent Display LCD graphic display, illuminated Pressure units / scale (selectable) Torr, mbar or hPa Measuring range (absolute) 810 - 0.1 Torr (1080 - 0.1 mbar) Maximum control range with internal 795 - 0.1 Torr (1060 - 0.1 mbar) pressure transducer (absolute)*...

  • Page 30: Gas Inlet Temperatures

    page 30 of 121 Gas inlet temperatures Permitted range of gas Operating condition Inlet pressure temperatures at inlet > 75 Torr (100 mbar) ➨ 50 °F to 104 °F Continuous operation (high gas load) (+10°C to +40°C) < 75 Torr (100 mbar) ➨...

  • Page 31: Abbreviations

    page 31 of 121 Abbreviations Waste vapor condenser (emission condenser) ETFE: Ethylene/Tetrafluoroethylene ECTFE: Ethylene/Chlorotrifluoroethylene FFKM: Perfluoro elastomer FPM: Fluoroelastomer Waste vapor condenser (inlet condenser) Polyamide PBT: Polybutylene terephthalate PET: Polyethylene terephthalate Polypropylene PPS: Polyphenylene sulfide PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene PVF: Polyvinyl fluoride Dry ice waste vapor condenser Pump parts Position...
  • Page 32 page 32 of 121 PC 3001 VARIO...
  • Page 33 page 33 of 121 PC 3001 TE VARIO...
  • Page 34 page 34 of 121 PC 3001 VARIO...
  • Page 35 page 35 of 121 PC 3001 VARIO emission condenser Peltronic Netzschalter Kaltgerätebuchse...
  • Page 36 page 36 of 121 PC 3001 VARIO (without exhaust waste vapor condenser) with silencer...
  • Page 37 page 37 of 121 Rear side CVC 3000 connection plug of the VACUU•BUS line to VARIO pump jacks for connection of VACUU•BUS components serial interface (e.g., coolant valve) RS-232 C venting connection measurement rating plate connection Depending on technical version the connections of the VACUU•BUS cables are equipped with a nib.

  • Page 38: Use And Operation

    page 38 of 121 Use and operation When switching on the controller CVC 3000 for the very first time, a menu to select the language of the controller menu is displayed. Select the de- sired language (e.g., ”English”) by turning the selection knob and press to confirm.
  • Page 39 page 39 of 121 + Make sure ventilation is adequate, especially if the pump is installed in an enclosure, or if the ambient tempera- ture is elevated. Provide external ventilation, if neces- sary. • Reduce the transmission of vibration. Prevent mechan- ical load due to rigid pipelines.
  • Page 40 To reduce pump noise emanating from the pump exhaust port, connect an exhaust hose or use a silencer (see „Ac- cessories“, pg. 94). The VACUUBRAND controller CVC 3000 can only be operated with components compatible with the VACU- UBRAND VACUU•BUS system, (see „Accessories“, pg.
  • Page 41 page 41 of 121 - Condensate and deposits will affect the mea- surement results. Clean the pressure trans- measurement ducer, if necessary. See section „Cleaning connection the pressure transducer“, pg. 83. at CVC 3000 Connecting components at the controller: At the rear side of the controller are connec- tions for e.g., an optional coolant valve and/or an external pressure transducer and/or an ex- ternal venting valve, as well as a venting con-...
  • Page 42 page 42 of 121 Catchpots: The catchpot at the inlet protects against drop- catchpot at lets and particles from entering the pump. the inlet (10) + Enhances lifetimes of diaphragms and valves. + Improves vacuum performance in applica- catchpot at the outlet (10) tions with condensable vapors.

  • Page 43: Notes Regarding The (Dry) Ice Condenser

    page 43 of 121 ➨ Prevent the discharge of dangerous gases and vapors to the surrounding atmosphere. If appropriate, connect the exhaust line to a suitable treatment system. + Never block the gas outlet ((8) hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8” (10 mm)). The exhaust hose has always to be unobstructed and without back pressure to enable an unhindered discharge of gases and protect the pump valves from damage.
  • Page 44 page 44 of 121 ➨ Adopt suitable measures to prevent the formation of explosive or flammable mixtures, use inert gas for venting if necessary. ➨ Prevent the discharge of dangerous gases and vapors to the surrounding atmosphere. If appropriate, connect the exhaust line to a suitable treatment system.

  • Page 45: Notes Concerning The Operation Of The Inlet Condenser Ik

    page 45 of 121 Use the equipment only as intended, that is, for conden- NOTICE sation of vapors at the pump outlet or inlet. Suitable coolants: e.g., dry ice or ethanol-dry ice mixture or water-ice mixture. ➨ Remove cap. Fill coolant into the coolant chamber.

  • Page 46: Notes Concerning The Operation Of The Peltronic Emission Condenser

    page 46 of 121 • Ensure that the coolant outlet tubing at both con- densers is always unobstructed and that it cannot get blocked. • Water pressure shock at the condensers may cause breakage of the condenser coil! Notes concerning the operation of the Peltronic emis- sion condenser Read the manual of the Peltronic emission condenser and NOTICE...

  • Page 47: During Operation

    page 47 of 121 During operation ➨ Vent and dispose of potentially dangerous gases or vapors at the outlet of the pump appropriately. + Due to the high compression ratio, the pump might generate overpressure at the outlet. Check pressure compatibility with system components (e.g., exhaust tubing or exhaust valve) at the outlet.

  • Page 48: Important Notes Regarding The Use Of Gas Ballast

    page 48 of 121 Clean the pump if necessary to avoid an increase of the pump’s operating temperature. Operation with silencer (optional) at the outlet: Operating the pump at a high inlet pressure or pumping dusty gases for a long time may cause clogging of the silencer. Check the silencer regularly and replace if necessary.

  • Page 49: Important Notes Concerning The Operation Of The Exhaust Waste Vapor Condenser

    page 49 of 121 + Make sure that air/gas intake through the gas ballast valve can never lead to hazardous, explosive or other- wise dangerous mixtures. If in doubt, use inert gas. To reduce condensation in the pump, do not pump vapor NOTICE before the pump has reached its operating temperature.
  • Page 50 page 50 of 121 exhaust waste vapor condenser (9) regularly; replace if necessary. Check especially for deterioration, co- alescence and cracks. • Ensure that the coolant outlet hose is always free and that it cannot get blocked. • Maximum permissible coolant pressure at the exhaust waste vapor condenser: 87 psi (6 bar) absolute •...

  • Page 51: Shutdown & Storage

    page 51 of 121 Catchpot at outlet: Remove joint clip. Remove catchpot and drain conden- sate. Catchpot at inlet: Admit air or inert gas (via the pump inlet) to restore at- mospheric pressure in the catchpot before attempting removal. Remove joint clip. Remove catchpot and drain condensate.

  • Page 52: Cvc 3000 Vacuum Controller

    page 52 of 121 CVC 3000 Vacuum controller When switching on the CVC 3000 controller for the very first time, a menu to select the language of the controller menu is displayed. Select the de- sired language, e.g., ”English” by turning the selection knob and pressing to confirm.
  • Page 53 page 53 of 121 Selection knob • Press to reach the set-up menu of the function • Turn to choose the parameter you want to modify • Press to select the parameter you want to modify • Turn to change the set value of the parameter •...
  • Page 54 page 54 of 121 Vacuum control to a preset vacuum value (here: 100 mbar/Torr/hPa); (without / with VACUU•BUS- compatible VARIO pump) Actual pressure is in the range ”Set vacuum + hys- ”Set vacuum + hys- Set vacuum + hys- teresis” (without VACUU•BUS-compatible VARIO pump) / Actual pressure = ”Set vacuum”...
  • Page 55 page 55 of 121 Notes on selecting the function The CVC 3000 controller can be adapted to the specific application by choosing the appropriate function depending on the connected compo- nents and the requirements of the application. Automatic detection of the components When switching on the controller, the configuration of the connected com- ponents is checked automatically.
  • Page 56 page 56 of 121 ”Vac control” • With pressure preselection, controls a VACUU•BUS-compatible VARIO pump to maintain pinpoint control of that pressure. • Coolant valve ”Auto mode” • Provides fully automatic boiling point determination and adapta- tion with pinpoint precision, and optimization of pumping speed with VACUU•BUS-compatible VARIO pumps.

  • Page 57: Menu Guide

    page 57 of 121 Menu guide Pump down Speed Minimum Delay Duration Pump down - - - - - - Graphic - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back - - - - - - - 1013 .
  • Page 58 page 58 of 121 Vac control Set vacuum 75 Torr Speed Maximum Delay Vac control Duration - - - - - - Graphic - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back - - - - - - - 1013 .

  • Page 59: Pump Down Function

    page 59 of 121 Pump down function Function definition: ➨ Continuous pumping with pressure and time settings • Operation on demand of a speed controlled VACUU•BUS- compatible VARIO pump Preselections + Use the selection knob to select the parameters. All parameters can be altered even while operation control is running.
  • Page 60 page 60 of 121 + If neither ”Minimum” nor ”Duration” is preset, process control has to be stopped by pressing key ”STOP”. The screen-shot shows the factory-set values. Pump down Pump down 10 mbar 760 Torr 00:03:50 Speed Minimum Delay Duration - - - - - - Graphic - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back - - - - - - -...

  • Page 61: Vac Control Function

    page 61 of 121 Vac Control function Function definition: ➨ Vacuum control to a preset vacuum value • Operation on demand of a speed controlled pump (VACUU•BUS- compatible VARIO pump) Preselections + Use the selection knob to select the parameters. All parameters can be altered even while operation control is running.
  • Page 62 page 62 of 121 A preset ”Duration” (process time) has no effect if the process is stopped due to a preset ”Maximum” before ”Duration” is reached. The ”Duration” is adjustable between 1-1440 minutes (24 h) or can be set to ”Off”. ”Off” means that no endpoint of the process is defined. The screen-shots show the factory-set values.
  • Page 63 page 63 of 121 Alternatively: Fine tuning: The set vacuum can be fine-adjusted by turning the selection knob while process is running. + Turn the selection knob. + A full turn causes a change of the set vacuum of 9 Torr (12 mbar). + Turning the knob one detent causes a change of the set vacuum of 1 Torr (mbar).

  • Page 64: Auto Mode

    page 64 of 121 Auto mode Function definition: ➨ Control of a VACUU•BUS-compatible VARIO pump in ”Auto mode”: Automatic detection of boiling points, and automatic adjustment of determined boiling points as process parameters change. Preselections + Use the selection knob to set the parameters. + Sensitivity: The ”Sensitivity”...
  • Page 65 page 65 of 121 + Duration: ”Duration” determines the total process time since control start. The ”Duration” is adjustable between 1-1440 minutes (24 h) or can be set to ”Off”. A preset ”Duration” (process time) has no effect, if the process is stopped earlier by reaching the preset ”Minimum”.

  • Page 66: Program Function

    page 66 of 121 Program function Function definition: ➨ Permits ten programs to be defined and stored, each with up to ten program steps with preset values for vacuum and time. + Edit: Use to define the preset values for the process run: Time: Defines either the process runtime for each program step to reach a preset vacuum level or, if programming a ”Step”, the runtime after having achieved the vacuum level.
  • Page 67 page 67 of 121 Editing: + To select row: turn and press selection knob. + To adjust parameter: turn the selection knob. + To confirm parameter: Press selection knob. Controller will accept change and jump to the next parameter in the same row. + After 5 seconds without a change, the parameter is assumed to be the current setting.

  • Page 68: Application Example

    page 68 of 121 Attention: If the controller is set to ”Defaults”: ”On”, all stored pro- grams will be deleted. Application example Example VACUU•BUS-compatible VARIO vacuum pump with speed control (e.g., with a rotary evaporator): Degassing and automatic distilla- tion with timing * If the pressure difference Program between the vacuum for...

  • Page 69: Vacuulan Function

    69 of 121 VACUULAN function Function definition: ➨ Optimizes vacuum control for vacuum networks (e.g., VACUUBRAND VACUU•LAN) ➨ Permits on-demand operation of a speed-controlled pump (VACUU•BUS-compatible VARIO pump) Preselections + Use the selection knob to select the parameters. + Set vacuum (the lower switch-off value): If the pressure drops below the ”Set vacuum”, a time-meter starts to run and the motor speed is re-...
  • Page 70 page 70 of 121 This screen-shot shows the factory-set values. VACUULAN VACUULAN 40 mbar 760 Torr 00:13:00 Set vacuum 19 Torr Switch on 150 Torr Delay 15 min - - - - - - Graphic - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back - - - - - - - When selecting ”Graphic”...

  • Page 71: Application Examples

    page 71 of 121 Application examples Assembly of a vacuum system + Assemble the vacuum connection line between the vacuum pump and the vacuum application. + Assemble the vacuum connection line between the controller and the vacuum application, if the controller is not part of a pumping unit. + Assemble electrical connections.

  • Page 72: Vacuum For Gel Dryer, Drying Chambers And Vacuum Concentrators

    page 72 of 121 Vacuum for gel dryer, drying chambers and vacuum concentrators + Select function ”Pump down” function. ”Speed” ”HI” is recommended. For gel dryers set a lower speed if necessary (if the gels tend to crack). + Set ”Minimum” to prevent volatile components from evaporating. The process is stopped automatically as soon as ”Minimum”...
  • Page 73 page 73 of 121 + When setting a value for ”Duration” the controller switches off the pump when ”Duration” has passed even if a preset ”Minimum” is still not reached. + If neither ”Minimum” nor ”Duration” is preset, pumping down has to be finished by pressing the ”START/STOP”...

  • Page 74: Vacuum For Vacuu•Lan Networks

    page 74 of 121 Vacuum for VACUU•LAN networks + Select function ”VACUULAN”. + Set ”Set vacuum” to a pressure which can be reached reliably in the vacuum network. Take account of the ultimate vacuum of the pump and of the system’s leak rate in case of no vacuum demand. + Set ”Switch on”...

  • Page 75: Configuration

    page 75 of 121 Configuration In the ”Configuration” menu the device parameters are preselected. After 20 seconds without action the function ”Configuration” and its sub- menus (except submenu ”Sensors”) are quit automatically without stor- ing any possibly changed parameter. Preselections + Use the selection knob to select the parameters.
  • Page 76 page 76 of 121 Attention: If ”Autostart” is preselected, the process starts immediately after power failure without pressing any fur- ther key. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that no dangerous status of the system due to the automatic start- up can occur and to provide appropriate safety measures.

  • Page 77: Part Ii

    Part II page 77 of 121 Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use Part II of II PC 3001 VARIO Part II: PC 3001 TE VARIO Readjustment - PC 3001 VARIO Interface parameters - PC 3001 VARIO EK Peltronic Accessories - Maintenance Chemistry pumping unit with speed control...
  • Page 78 page 78 of 121 Contents Part I..............1 Reset / Language selection ..........8 Safety information! ............11 Important information! ................11 General information ................13 Intended use..................13 Setting up and installing the equipment ..........14 Ambient conditions ................17 Operating conditions .................
  • Page 79 page 79 of 121 VACUULAN function ............69 Application examples............71 Vacuum for filtration and suction ............71 Vacuum for gel dryer, drying chambers and vacuum concentrators ........72 Vacuum for distillation and evaporation (e.g., rotary evaporator) Vacuum for VACUU•LAN networks ..........74 Configuration ..............

  • Page 80: Readjustment Of Cvc 3000

    page 80 of 121 Readjustment of CVC 3000 The vacuum gauge was adjusted using factory standards, NOTICE which are traceable through regular calibration in an ac- credited laboratory (DAkkS calibration laboratory) to the German national pressure standard. Depending on the process and/or accuracy requirements, check the adjust- ment and readjust if necessary.
  • Page 81 page 81 of 121 Adjustment under vacuum An adjustment under vacuum is only possible if the pressure is lower than 15 Torr (20 mbar) 0 mbar absolute. Evacuate the measurement connection of the CVC 3000 to a pressure < 0.1 Torr (mbar) (e.g.

  • Page 82: Calibration In The Factory

    82 of 121 Calibration in the factory Control of measuring equipment The VACUUBRAND DAkkS calibration laboratory is accredited by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (national accreditation body of the Federal Republic of Germany) for the measurable variable pressure in the pressure range from 7.5*10...

  • Page 83: Cleaning The Pressure Transducer

    page 83 of 121 Cleaning the pressure transducer ➨ Attention: Never use a pointed or sharp-edged tool to clean the pressure transducer. ➨ Never touch the ceramic diaphragm of the pres- sure transducer with hard objects. ➨ Fill the measurement chamber with a solvent (e.g., benzene) and allow sufficient cleaning time.

  • Page 84: Interface Parameters

    The factory-set read and write commands are completely compatible with the VACUUBRAND CVC 2000 controller (see sections ”Read / Write commands CVC 2000”). An extended instruction set is available using the...

  • Page 85: Setting Of The Interface

    page 85 of 121 Setting of the interface Set the interface parameters directly at the controller CVC 3000. The fac- tory set values are underlined. Edit and confirm the interface parameters in the ”Configuration” menu in ”RS-232” submenu using the selection knob. ➨...

  • Page 86: Read Commands "Cvc 2000

    page 86 of 121 Read commands ”CVC 2000” Command Operation Response Description XXXX mbar/ IN_PV_1 current pressure unit according to preselections Torr/hPa IN_PV_2 current frequency XX.X Hz pump speed 0XXXX VACUU•LAN 1XXXX continuous pumping 2XXXX vacuum control without automatic 3XXXX vacuum control with automatic X0XXX no coolant valve...

  • Page 87: Write Commands "Cvc 2000

    page 87 of 121 Write commands ”CVC 2000” Command Operation Parameter Description continuous pumping vacuum control without automatic vacuum control with automatic OUT_MODE function optional: sensitivity: low optional: sensitivity: normal optional: sensitivity: high unit (mbar/Torr/hPa) according to pre- OUT_SP_1 set vacuum XXXX selection;...
  • Page 88 page 88 of 121 ** If remote operation is selected or deselected, the user has to ensure that no dangerous status of the system can occur due to the change of the mode of operation, and must take appropriate safety precautions, especially if selecting remote operation interferes with a locally oper- ated active process.

  • Page 89: Read Commands "Cvc 3000

    page 89 of 121 Read commands ”CVC 3000” Command Operation Response Description IN_PV_1 current pressure XXXX.X mbar/Torr/hPa unit according to preselections IN_PV_2 current speed XXX% 1-100% or ”HI” IN_PV_3 time XX:XX h:m process runtime (hours:minutes) pressure of all connected sensors, IN_PV_X pressure XXXX.X XXXX.X ...
  • Page 90 page 90 of 121 Command Operation Response Description 0XXXXX pump off 1XXXXX pump on X0XXXX in-line valve closed X1XXXX in-line valve open XX0XXX coolant valve closed XX1XXX coolant valve open XXX0XX venting valve closed XXX1XX venting valve open XXXX0X VACUU•LAN XXXX1X Pump down status process...

  • Page 91: Write Commands "Cvc 3000

    page 91 of 121 Command Operation Response Description IN_SP_4 delay XX:XX h:m hours:minutes (00:00 = Off) ”Maximum” for ”Vac control”, switch off IN_SP_5 XXXX mbar/Torr/hPa ”Minimum” for ”Pump down”) pressure unit according to preselections IN_SP_6 runtime XX:XX h:m process runtime (hours:minutes) time in program step y (0..9) IN_SP_P1y time...
  • Page 92 page 92 of 121 Command Operation Parameter Description unit according to preselection; see re- OUT-SP_1 set vacuum XXXX spective function for parameter range set vacuum with unit according to preselection; see re- OUT_SP_V XXXX venting spective function for parameter range OUT_SP_2 speed speed in % or ”HI”...
  • Page 93 page 93 of 121 Command Operation Parameter Description internal sensor OUT_SENSOR 2...9 external sensors (if connected) * If remote operation is selected or deselected, the user has to ensure that no dangerous status of the system can occur due to the change of the mode of operation, and must also take appropriate safety precau- tions, especially if selecting remote operation interferes with a locally operated active process.

  • Page 94: Accessories

    page 94 of 121 Accessories External pressure transducer VSK 3000, ......... 636657 capacitive, ceramic diaphragm sensor 1080-0.1 mbar Small flange connection KF DN 16 ........... 699939 Coolant valve VKW-B, 24 V= ............. 674220 Venting valve VBM-B / KF 16, 24 V= ........674217 Level sensor................

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    page 95 of 121 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ No display. ➨ Electrical power cord ✔ Plug in power cord. not plugged in, electri- Check fuse. cal supply failure? ➨ Controller CVC 3000 or ✔ Switch on controller and/ pumping unit switched or pumping unit.
  • Page 96 page 96 of 121 Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ Digital pressure ➨ Overpressure at the ✔ Release pressure imme- reading is flashing, pressure transducer, diately (risk of bursting). one blip*. pressure > 795 Torr (1060 mbar)? ❑ Warning triangle ➨ External venting valve ✔...
  • Page 97 page 97 of 121 Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ ”Vac control” func- ➨ Preset maximum pres- ✔ Confirm by pressing tion: Control stops, sure exceeded? START/STOP key. ”arrow up” is flash- Change maximum pres- ing. sure value if necessary. ❑ ”Pump down” func- ➨...
  • Page 98 page 98 of 121 Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ Pump does not ➨ Deposits have been ✔ Clean and inspect the achieve its ultimate formed inside the pump heads. vacuum or usual pump? pumping speed. ➨ Diaphragms or valves ✔ Replace diaphragms and/ damaged? or valves.

  • Page 99: Replacing Diaphragms And Valves

    page 99 of 121 Replacing diaphragms and valves + Please read section ”Replacing diaphragms and valves” com- pletely before starting maintenance. The pictures may show other versions of pumps. This does not change the method of replacing diaphragms and valves. ➨...
  • Page 100 page 100 of 121 Ensure that maintenance is done only by suitably NOTICE trained and supervised technicians. The valves and diaphragms are wear parts. If the rated ultimate vacuum is no longer achieved or in case of in- creased noise level, the pump interior, the diaphragms and the valves must be cleaned and the diaphragms and valves must be checked for cracks or other damage.

  • Page 101: Cleaning And Inspecting The Pump Heads

    page 101 of 121 Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads ➨ Remove catchpots (10) at inlet and outlet (see „Use and operation“, pg. 38). Detach the coupling of the hose connection (M) below the housing cover (A). ➨ Open the hose clip (N) with a slotted screw- driver.
  • Page 102 page 102 of 121 PC 3001 VARIO Disassemble the inlet condenser. ➨ Loosen the union nut at the inlet of the pump. ➨ Remove the 4 screws affixing the counter holder of the exhaust vapor condenser with a Torx driver T10. ➨...

  • Page 103: Disassembling The Housing Cover At The Side Of The Emission Condenser

    page 103 of 121 ➨ Loosen the union nut (K) of the hose con- nection next to the gas ballast valve with an open-ended wrench (w/f 17). ➨ Turn the fitting (L) with an open-ended wrench (w/f 14) to detach the hose from the pump head (1/4 of a turn at maximum).
  • Page 104 page 104 of 121 View of the disassembled pump head parts Pump head parts: A: Housing cover with insert G: Washer(s) B: Valves H: Connecting rod C: Head cover I: Housing D: Diaphragm clamping disc J: Housing bearing flange with square head screw K: Union nut E: Diaphragm L: Fitting...

  • Page 105: Replacing The Diaphragm

    page 105 of 121 ➨ Remove the head cover (C) carefully from the housing cover (A). Note position and alignment of valves (B). Remove the valves. + Replace valves if necessary. + Use petroleum ether or other industrial sol- vent to remove deposits. Do not inhale va- pors.
  • Page 106 page 106 of 121 + If the old diaphragm is difficult to separate from the diaphragm support disc, immerse assembly in naphtha or petroleum ether. Do not inhale vapors! ➨ Position new diaphragm (E) between dia- phragm clamping disc with square head screw (D) and diaphragm support disc (F).
  • Page 107 page 107 of 121 ➨ Put on head covers (C). + Pay attention to the correct orientation of the head covers (see figure below). + Make sure that the diaphragms stay cen- tered with respect to the bores so that they will become clamped uniformly between housing (I) and head covers (C).

  • Page 108: Assembling The Housing Cover At The Side Of The Emission Condenser

    page 108 of 121 Assembling the housing cover at the side of the emis- sion condenser ➨ Put on housing cover (A). + Move housing cover slightly to ensure that the head covers are cor- rectly positioned. ➨ Screw in the Allen head screws at the head cover in a diagonal pattern with a 4 mm wide Allen key, loosely at first, to align, then tighten.

  • Page 109: Assembling The Housing Cover At The Side Of The On/Off Switch

    page 109 of 121 For replacing the diaphragm refer to the section Replac- ” ing the diaphragm above. ” Assembling the housing cover at the side of the ON/OFF switch ➨ Put on housing cover (A). Pay attention to a correct guidance of the connection hose towards the inlet.
  • Page 110 page 110 of 121 ➨ Tighten the union nut (K) of the hose con- nection with an open-ended wrench w/f 17. + Tighten the union nut first by hand and then tighten one full turn using the open ended wrench. PC 3001 VARIO / PC 3001 VARIO Assemble the exhaust vapor condenser.
  • Page 111 page 111 of 121 PC 3001 VARIO EK Peltronic Assemble the emission condenser Peltronic. ➨ Slip the hose from the outlet of the pump onto the hose connector of the emission condenser Peltronic. ➨ Attach the hose connection with hose clip. Close hose clip with flat pliers.

  • Page 112: Cleaning And Replacing Components

    page 112 of 121 If the pump does not achieve the ultimate vacuum: - Whenever the diaphragms and valves have been replaced, a break-in period of several hours is required before the pump achieves its ulti- mate vacuum. - In case of an unusual noise, switch off pump immediately and check clamping disc positions.

  • Page 113: Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration

    3 or 4. These devices cannot be checked, maintained or re- paired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. The same conditions apply to on-site work. No repair, maintenance, return or calibration is possi- ble unless the correctly completed health and safety clearance form is returned.
  • Page 114 page 114 of 121 To expedite repair and to reduce costs, please enclose a detailed description of the problem and the product’s oper- ating conditions with every product returned. If you do not wish a repair on the basis of our quotation, the device may be returned to you disassembled and at your expense.

  • Page 115: Warranty

    115 of 121 Warranty VACUUBRAND shall be liable for insuring that this prod- uct, including any agreed installation, has been free of de- fects at the time of the transfer of risk. VACUUBRAND shall not be liable for the consequences...

  • Page 116: Health And Safety Clearance Form

    * Contact the VACUUBRAND service absolutely before dispatching the device. ** Devices which have been in contact with biological substances of risk level 3 or 4 cannot be checked, main- tained or repaired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. ☐...

  • Page 117: Ec Declaration Of Conformity Of The Machinery

    Bevollmächtigter für die Zusammenstellung der technischen Unterlagen / Person authorized to compile the technical file / Personne autorisée à constituer le dossier technique: Dr. J. Dirscherl · VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG · Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 · 97877 Wertheim · Germany Wertheim, 24.07.2017 .
  • Page 118 page 118 of 121 This certificate is only valid for pumps with the respec- tive mark (Licensed Test mark) on the pump rating plate.

  • Page 119: China Rohs

    China RoHS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – China RoHS 2 VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG has made reasonable efforts to ensure that hazardous mate- rials and substances may not be used in its products. In order to determine the concentration of hazardous substances in all homogeneous materials of the subassemblies, a “Product Conformity Assessment”...
  • Page 120 (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr+VI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Products manufactured by VACUUBRAND may enter into further devices (e.g., rotary evaporator) or can be used together with other appliances (e.g., usage as booster pumps).
  • Page 121 Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 · 97877 Wertheim / Germany T +49 9342 808-0 · F +49 9342 808-5555 info@vacuubrand.com · www.vacuubrand.com VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG - Technology for Vacuum Systems - © 2017 VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG Printed in Germany Manual-no.: 999166 / 07/24/2017...

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