Butterfly pressure control valve with logic interface (60 pages)
Summary of Contents for VAT 612 Series
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Do not touch parts under voltage! Read these «Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions» and the enclosed «General Safety Instructions» carefully before you start any other action! VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 1/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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VAT products. The VAT firmware contains a limited, time unlimited user license. The VAT firmware may not be used for purposes other than those intended nor is it permitted to make copies of the VAT firmware. In particular, it is strictly forbidden to give copies of the VAT firmware to other people.
This product is a Butterfly control valve for downstream pressure control in vacuum systems. Use product for clean and dry indoor vacuum applications under the conditions indicated in chapter «Technical data» only! Other applications are only allowed with the written permission of VAT. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland...
Refer to chapter «Sensor supply concepts» for details. Refer to chapter «Schematics» for details. PFO = Power Failure Option. Refer to «Behavior in case of power failure» for details. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 6/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Do not connect or disconnect sensor cable when device is under power. Connection overview Connectors at controller panel Ground connection VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 8/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com 2011-10-21...
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Note: To provide power to the valve motor pins 4 and 8 must be bridged, otherwise motor interlock is active and the valve enters the safety mode and is not operative. Refer also to «Safety mode». This valve may optionally be equipped with a heating device. Connect VAT heating device according to manual of respective heating device.
The stress has to be relieved by suitable means. The following forces are admissible: Axial tensile or Bending moment «M» compressive force «F » lbf. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 10/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com 2011-10-21...
F = Force a = middle of aluminium part of controller (b / 2), c = pedestal 400 N VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 11/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Dynamic stray magnetic fields may introduce noise to sensor output and should be avoided or shielded. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 12/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
It is also possible to connect the ground strap at system chamber if it is well connected to PE. Note: Avoid low chassis cross section to the system PE connection. (Min. same cross section as ground strap) VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 13/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
The service port (connector: SERVICE) allows to connect the valve to a RS232 port of a computer. This requires a service cable and software from VAT. You can either use our freeware 'Control View', which can be downloaded from www.vatvalve.com or purchase our 'Control Performance Analyzer'.
Local operation means that the valve is operated via the service port using a computer or the Service Box 2. When using a computer, a service cable and a software from VAT are required. You can either download our freeware 'Control View' from or purchase our 'Control Performance Analyzer'.
This cycle is performed with reduced torque (80%). Display shows configuration of product until synchronization cycle is done. Refer also to chapter «Display information». VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 21/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Refer to chapter «LEARN» for details. LEARN Note: Without LEARN the valve is not able to run pressure control VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 23/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Enable or disable ZERO function in menu ‘Setup / Sensor’. Do sensor configuration in menu‘Setup / Sensor’. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 24/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Note: Alarm is set as long learn is performed, if alarm is off, learn is finished. Reset LEARN Reset OPEN VALVE VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 25/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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Note: Learn may take several minutes. Do not interrupt the routine as a single full run is required to ensure fast and accurate pressure control. The PID controller covers 5% to 5000% of the gas flow which was used for learn. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 26/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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[sccm] = 39.4 • p • C max. pressure to control [Torr] required lower conductance [l/s] VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 27/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com 2011-10-21...
Select or enter pressure setpoint Set pressure SETPOINT Note: In case CLOSE VALVE, OPEN VALVE or HOLD is also set these have higher priority. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 28/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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Above picture shows a 2 sensor system. In this configuration sensor 2 covers low range (100 mTorr) and sensor 1 covers high range (1 Torr). Switchover between sensors is done automatically according to «Pressure control operation with 2 sensors». VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 29/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Pumping speed (l/s) and pump type (e.g. turbo pump) • System description • Problem description Send diagnostic file with and all required information to tuning-support@vat.ch VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 30/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com 2011-10-21...
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Note: It’s not possible to do ‘Sensor delay adjustment Do configuration in menu ‘Setup / Control Parameter’. ‘ via remote operation. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 31/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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Note: It’s not possible to do ‘Setpoint ramp Do configuration in menu ‘Setup / Control Parameter’. adjustment‘ via remote operation. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 32/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
3.11 Logic interface Default configuration: OPEN input CLOSE input OPEN output CLOSE output not inverted not inverted open close VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 33/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com 2011-10-21...
Configuration with switches for digital inputs: Note: Use a shielded cable for analog inputs. Do not connect other pins than indicated above! Connector: Use only screws with 4-40UNC thread for fastening the DB-25 connector! VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 34/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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Configuration with voltage source for digital inputs: Note: Use a shielded cable for analog inputs. Do not connect other pins than indicated above! Connector: Use only screws with 4-40UNC thread for fastening the DB-25 connector! VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 35/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
50ms to be effective. Refer to «Function and wiring» for details about input circuit. Highest priority is 1. Functions with lower priorities will not be effective as long as higher priority functions are active. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 36/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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50ms to be effective. Refer to «Function and wiring» for details about input circuit. Highest priority is 1. Functions with lower priorities will not be effective as long as higher priority functions are active. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 37/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
COMMON Common for all digital outputs. common Refer to «Function and wiring» for details about output circuit. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 38/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com 2011-10-21...
1)Priority of pin 14 is higher than pin 13. If pin 14 is connected to ground after pin 13 the valve will close. Ground of service connector is at pin 4 and 8. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 40/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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- Make sure a shielded sensor cable is used. If you need any further information, please contact one of our service centers. You can find the addresses on our website: http://www.vat.ch VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 41/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Contamination from the process may influence the function and requires more frequent maintenance. Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs, please contact VAT. It has to be individually decided whether the maintenance/repair can be performed by the customer or has to be carried out by VAT. The fabrication number on the valve made in Switzerland Fabrication No.:...
A critical factor influencing the maintenance period is the lifetime of the vacuum grease, being limited under increased temperature. In this case grease will separate to PTFE and oil. The oil may flow and contaminate the valve parts. VAT can give the following recommendations for preventive maintenance: heated ≤ 80°C *) unheated *) heated >...
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For ordering number refer to «Spare parts and accessories». 12 mm 4. Unfasten screws and remove plate Allen Wrench from shaft. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 44/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com 2011-10-21...
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(0.025 ml). 10. Lubricate each o-ring with a slight film of vacuum grease (0.0125 ml). VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 45/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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17. Center plate. Allen Wrench Feeler gauge 0.04 mm Adequate feeler gauge 18. Tighten plate screws with 1.1 Nm. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 46/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com 2011-10-21...
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Allen Wrench 20. Tighten clamp coupling with 1.1 Nm. 21. Reinstall valve into vacuum system according to chapter «Installation». VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 47/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Ambient temperature [°C] Note: This graph shows estimated life of UltraCap PFO for reference and not as guaranteed value. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 48/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Note: All boards have a fixed position into control and actuating unit. It is not possible to fit a board in other position as shown in picture above. Do not try out other positions, that may be destroy the socket of boards! VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 49/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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Open end wrench 4.5 mm SENSOR and INTERFACE connectors. Lift the panel carefully. Disconnect fan cable from board. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 50/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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12. Tighten female screw locks from POWER, SENSOR and INTERFACE connectors with Open end wrench 4.5 mm 1.1 Nm (see step 1). VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 289700EB 51/57 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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