Product identification The details on the rating plate are required when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum. Therefore, you must specify these details. BG 5136 BEN/C (2019-06)
Intended use The Ceramic Capacitance Gauges from the CMR 36X series are vacuum gauges and enable the measuring of absolute pressure of gases in diverse measuring ranges (→ 3). Function The CMR gauge comprises a ceramic capacitive sensor element and an electronic circuit that converts the capacity into a direct voltage output signal.
Safety Symbols used DANGER Information to prevent any kind of injury to persons. WARNING Information to prevent extensive damage to property and the environment. Caution Information on handling or use. Failure to observe can lead to malfunctions or minor material damage. Note Personnel qualifications Skilled personnel...
Pass on safety instructions to all other users. Responsibilities and warranty Pfeiffer Vacuum shall assume no liability nor provide any warranty if the operating company or a third party • disregards this document • does not use the product for its intended purpose •...
Technical data Measuring range → "Validity" Accuracy PT R24 600 … PT R24 633 0.2% of measured value PT R24 640 … PT R24 643 0.5% of measured value Temperature influence at zero point PT R24 600 … PT R24 623 0.005% F.S./ °C PT R24 630 …...
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Identification of gauge Resistance 13.2 kΩ against supply earth Supply DANGER The gauge may only be connected to supply devices or measurement instruments that comply with the requirements of the earthed protective extra low voltage (PELV). Protection must be provided for the cable leading to the gauge.
Installation WARNING WARNING: Risk of breakage Impacts can destroy the ceramic sensor. Avoid harsh impacts and never allow the product to drop to the floor. Vacuum connection DANGER DANGER: Overpressure in the vacuum system >100 kPa Opening tensioning pieces with overpressure in the vacuum system can lead to injuries as a result of flying parts, and escaping process medium could prove harmful to health.
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DANGER DANGER: Protective earth Products that are not properly grounded can cause fatal injuries in the event of a fault. The gauge must be galvanically connected with the earthed vacuum chamber. The connection must comply with the requirements of a protective bonding according to EN 61010: •...
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Install the gauge vibration-free wherever possible. The installation position is arbitrary. To prevent condensate and particles accumulating in the measurement chamber, the installation position should be horizontal or upright, and a seal with centering ring and filter must be fitted where necessary. If calibration of the gauge is possible in the installed condition, you must ensure easy access to the buttons with a pin (→...
Electrical connection The gauge must be correctly connected to the vacuum equipment (→ 13). DANGER The gauge may only be connected to supply devices or measurement instruments that comply with the requirements of the earthed protective extra low voltage (PELV). Protection must be provided for the cable leading to the gauge.
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If no measurement cable is present, a measurement cable can be fitted in accordance with the following diagram. – 13K2 – Electrical connection Pin 1 Gauge identification Pin 2 Signal output (measuring signal) Pin 3 Signal common Pin 4 Supply Pin 5 Supply common...
Operation Start up the gauge. Warm-up period • for general pressure measurements (within >¼ of an hour the specifications) • for precision measurements and zero point >2 hours calibration Indicate (to) For factory setting only ZERO Condition Meaning <RUN> lights up Measuring mode is flashing Other mode, error,...
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Perform a zero adjustment for identical and constant ambient conditions and with the same installation position in which the gauge is normally used. The output signal is dependent upon the installation position. Shifting from a vertical upright position to a horizontal position constitutes: F.S.
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Operate the gauge for at least 2 hours (until the measured value stabilizes). Push the <ZERO> button briefly with a pin (max. ø1.1 mm). The zero point is calibrated automatically. The LED <RUN> continues to flash until calibration is complete (duration ≤8 s). Press the button max.
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Furthermore, an offset of the characteristic can be set with the ramp in order to • compensate an offset from the measurement system, or • to generate a slightly positive zero point for a 0 … 10 V AD-converter. The offset should not be greater than 2% of the F.S. (+160 mV). A greater positive offset will exceed the upper measuring range limit.
Press the <ZERO> button again: Fine adjustment Zero-adjust value changes by one within 0...3 s: unit (press button approx. 1 x every second) Direction change Zero-adjust setting changes the within 3...5 s: direction (flash frequency of the LED <RUN> changes briefly) If the <ZERO>...
Dismantling WARNING WARNING: Risk of breakage Impacts can destroy the ceramic sensor. Avoid harsh impacts and never allow the product to drop to the floor. DANGER DANGER: Contaminated parts Contaminated parts can be harmful to health and to the environment. Inform yourself about any contamination before starting work.
We recommend that you check the zero point periodically (→ 19). Pfeiffer Vacuum shall assume no responsibility nor provide any warranty if the operating company or a third party performs the repair work.
Returning the product WARNING WARNING: Shipping of contaminated products Contaminated products (e.g. by radioactive, toxic, corrosive or microbiological means) can be harmful to health and to the environment. Products should be free of contaminants during delivery wherever possible. Observe the shipping guidelines of the respective countries and transport companies.
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WARNING WARNING: Environmentally hazardous substances Products or parts thereof (mechanical and electrical components, operating fluid, etc.) can cause environmental damage. Dispose of the environmentally hazardous substances in accordance with local regulations. Breaking down the components After the product has been dismantled, the components must be separated into the following categories for disposal: •...
EU-Declaration of Conformity Pfeiffer Vacuum, hereby confirms that the following product conforms to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Ceramic Capacitance Gauge CMR 361 … CMR 365 Standards Harmonized standards and applied national standards and specifications: • EN 61000-6-2:2005 (EMC immunity to interference) •...
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