Voltage control mode Principle of voltage-controlled opto-isolated inputs Signalling on output contacts Wiring the ACT 250 “Remote” connector . . . p. 13 Use in local mode Use in remote control mode Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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ACT 250 controller ....p. 24 Controller functions....p. 26 Precautions Operation in local mode Fault management Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
Operate at all voltages from 85 to 265 V, 50/60 Hz The ACT 250 controller is a new product, not described in Edition 09 of the ATP Series Pump User Manual. This addendum provides the additional information needed to use the controller. Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
A458478 “End-user” kit This kit, ordered separately, is needed to use the ACT in local mode. It includes: 1 mains cable, 1 connector plug, 4 legs. Part No. 108935 Europe 108936 108948 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
The RS232 serial link is used to control and monitor the pump using a computer. RS 485 serial link The RS485 serial link is used to connect several pumps in a network. The wiring characteristics are given on page 13 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
RS 232 serial link pump using a computer. The RS485 serial link is used to connect several pumps in RS 485 serial link a network. The wiring characteristics are given on page 13 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
Before switching on the controller, the user should study the manual and follow the safety instructions listed in the compliance certificate booklet supplied with the pump. See sheet B10 in the ATP pump User Manual. Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
Connect the controller to the pump using the cable (ordered separately) Connect the controller to the mains (cable ordered separately). An earth connection must be provided. Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
Ex. pin 13 Standby Mode Inactive = operation at nominal speed +15 V Active = operation at reduced speed External contact supplied by customer Start/Stop Inactive = Stop Active = Start Common for inputs Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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When the output contact is closed: 1 - 6 The pump has reached the selected speed 2 - 7 The pump is accelerating 3 - 8 No fault signal 4 - 9 Not used Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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The voltage used to power the contacts is supplied by the ACT 250 (terminal 5). The disadvantage of this method is the risk of exposing this voltage to external interference (see also diagrams on page 11 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
9600 4800 RS type RS 485 RS 232 Factory configuration: 9600 baud, NO parity, RS 232 See the detailed list of commands on page 15 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
This command is used to allocate a specific number to each device on the network (loop for RS232 or parallel for RS485). Note: it is important to note the number allocated to each device. Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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At the end of the program, the pump maintenance parameters are updated and the “maintenance requested” alert can be cleared. Program 2 is used after regreasing (ATP series only), or after prolonged storage (ATH 20/40 only). Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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RS link, at the rate defined by the DLI command. See also: DLI, LNG, SEP, SHT Note: any new characters arriving on the serial port (RS 232) will cancel the automatic DataLogger transmission. Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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#adrIDN<CR>[<LF>] Result #adr, VS..- Vx.zz’ #adr, VS..- Vx.zz for “Alcatel pump type” Returns the type of Variator Supervisor, the software version (x), the software edition (zz), and the type of pump for which this variator is set up.
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The speed set point for the pump is set to its nominal value. This configuration is automatically saved in user memory. See also: RPM, SBY This mode of operation prevents the use of the “RPM” command. Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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Saves the current context (except for running-in cycles). If this command is sent when the pump is powered up, it can for example allow automatic re-start in the event of a power cut. Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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Allows the user to select the character which separates the parameters returned by the DLR, STA and LEV commands. Default value: comma “,” ASCII code = 044 If ok, the selected value is automatically stored in user memory. Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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The strings sent following DLR, LEV and SPD commands are sent without parameter identification sub-strings (e.g. without units). See also: LNG Returns the current speed Syntax #adrSPD<CR>[<LF>] #adr,nnnnn Result See also: LNG, SHT #adr,nnnnn rpm Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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“SEP” command. Defines the turbomolecular pump operating state #adrTMPON<CR>[<LF>] : start pump rotation Syntax #adrTMPOFF<CR>[<LF>]: stop pump #adr,ok or #adr,Err3 if the pump is already in the state Result requested (context error) Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
The pump rotation speed is Red flashing speed accelerating greater than the selected Controller alert speed (speed reduction during operation) Green lit The pump has attained the selected speed. “OEM” version Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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START Stopping the pump with The rotation speed monitoring indicator lights go off. The pump motor is no longer powered, the pump the STOP switch decelerates. STOP Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
≤ selected Alert or fault Alert speed triggered (see page 27 Fault < selected Overload speed > selected Speed set point lowered speed Pumping stopped indicator off indicator on indicator flashing Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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- pump motor overheating, - cable disconnected (pump / controller) - external safety device open, - overcurrent on speed variator. Alerts and faults can be identified using the serial link (see page 23, STA command). Alcatel Vacuum Technology France - ACT 250 addendum...
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