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.
The operator is obligated to make operating personnel aware of dangers originating from the unit or the entire system. The gauge HPT 200 has been tested and accepted in compliance with EN 61010/VDE 0411 “Safety Equipment for Electrical Components”.
Product description Product description The digital gauge HPT 200 consists of a Bayard-Alpert based ionization sensor with hot cathode and a Pirani sensor, whose measurement principle is based on the pressure- dependent thermal conductivity of gases. Product identification To correctly identify the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always have the information from the rating plate available.
Transport and storage Range of application The unit HPT 200 must be installed and operated in the following ambient conditions: Installation location weather protected (indoor) Protection class IP 54 Installation altitude max. 2000 m Ambient temperature +5°C to +60°C Relative humidity 5 ...
Installation Installation Vacuum connection NOTICE Vacuum component Dirt and damage impair the function of the vacuum component. When handling vacuum components, ensure that they are kept clean and are protect- ed against damage. Ensure that the connection flange is clean, dry and free of grease. CAUTION Excess pressure in the vacuum system 1500 to 4000 hPa Damage to health through emission of process media, because elastomer washers...
Reinsert the rubber plug. RS-485 M12 socket with screw coupling for the connection of a Pfeiffer Vacuum control unit or a PC. The use of a Y-connector enables the series connection in a bus system. Assignment...
Operation Connecting the 24 V DC gauge to the USB/RS- USB/RS-485 Converter 485 converter Fig. 5: Connections diagram gauge - USB/RS-485 converter Set the relevant address at the address selector switch S. Connect the gauge to the USB/RS-485 converter using the connection cable. ...
Operation Bakeout CAUTION Excessive bakeout temperature! Danger of damage to the electronics and the magnetic unit if applicable! For baking temperatures > 60°C, always remove the electronics and magnetic unit from sensor head 5 and only bake out flange. ...
When the power supply is switched on, the "Filament" parameter is set to "On", (default setting), i.e. the HPT 200 is operating in normal mode. Status changes of this parameter during operation are stored only temporarily. The status of the "Filament" parameter can be altered at any time and remains stored until the power supply is switched off.
Operation Selecting switching range Depending on the application, the HPT 200 gauge enables adjustment of the switching range between Pirani and BA sensors to avoid – the set value for pressure control is in the switching range or, – in the case of coating applications, the hot cathode (BA) being switched on and gets prematurely contaminated.
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Operation Name Data type Handling Correction value 2 - u_real readable, writable (Cold cathode) Parameters are displayed in square brackets as a three-digit number in bold font. The designation may also be stated if necessary. Example: [P:312] Software version Applied data types Data type Description Size l1 - l0...
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Operation Parameter 349 contains a token of the component name: Reading the compo- nent names [P:349] CPT200 RPT200 PPT200 HPT200 MPT200 The software version can be read from the connected device using parameter 312: Reading the software version [P:312] ● Example: 010100 The correction factor can be set to values in the range 0.2–8.0 : Reading/writing the Pirani gas correction...
Operation Pfeiffer Vacuum Protocol for "RS-485" The telegram frame of the Pfeiffer Vacuum protocol contains only ASCII code characters Telegram frame [32; 127], the exception being the end character of the message . Basically, a master (e.g. a PC) sends a telegram, which is answered by a slave (e.g. electronic drive unit or gauge).
Operation Activate/send parameter for low pressure (control command) Low pressure adjustment (Parameter [P:741/740], Slave device address: "001") ? ASCII ASCII Adjusting the gauge The gauge is factory-adjusted. It may be necessary to adjust the Pirani sensor in the event of contamination, other installation positions, extreme temperature fluctuations, ageing, etc.
Degas Degas Deposits on the electrode system of the hot-cathode gauge may cause instability in the measuring signal on the one hand and increased degassing in the ultra-high vacuum on the other, which means that too high pressure may possibly be measured. In this case, it is appropriate to clean the sensor anode by outgassing the adsorbed gas particles at a pressure below 2 ·...
Malfunctions Replacing the sensor head In case of a defective sensor or if the gauge cannot be adjusted after cleaning, the sensor assembly 5 must be replaced. Fig. 8: Replacing the sensor assembly Turn off the vacuum pump, vent to atmospheric pressure and allow to cool. Dismantling ...
– Send the unit and have it replaced with a new unit Sending of units (under warranty) For a quick and smooth handling of the service process, Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends the following steps: Download the forms "Service Request" and Declaration on Contamination.
EC directives: ● Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU ● Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances 2011/65/EU DigiLine HPT 200 Harmonised standards and national standards and specifications which have been ap- plied: EN 61326-1: 2013 Group 1 / Class B...
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