Courses Pfeiffer Vacuum offers application, operating and maintenance courses for the best use of this product. Please inquire at your local Pfeiffer Vacuum representa- tive. In case of questions please contact your nearest Pfeiffer Vacuum representa- tive.
Table of contents Product Identification Validity Intended Use Courses 1 Safety 1.1 Safety Information 1.2 Gases 1.3 Explanation of Symbols 1.4 Personnel Qualifications 1.5 Liability and warranty 2 Design 2.1 Status Indicators and Heater Controls 3 Installation 3.1 Unpacking 3.1.1 Carrying the Unit 3.1.2 Shock and Overturning Indicators 3.1.3 Transport Fixing Parts 3.2 Air Flow...
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8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Safety Shut Off 8.2 Overtemperature Clogged Gas Inlet 8.3.1 Shortening the Capillary 8.3.2 Replacing the Capillary 8.3.3 Replacing the Orifice 8.4 Fuses 8.5 Other Problems 8.6 Preparation for Transport 9 Accessories 10 Spare Parts 11 Decommissioning Declaration of Contamination Declaration of Conformity Contents BG 805 074 BE...
Any utilization of this equipment beyond the intended use ( → 2) requires the prior written approval by Pfeiffer Vacuum Asslar. Any utilization beyond the (extended) conforming utilization is considered to be non-conforming and the manufacturer declines all liability resulting from such use.
The operating media must be disposed of in accordance with lo cal regulations. r) Maintenance or Repair Products returned to Pfeiffer Vacuum for maintenance or repair should if at all possible be free of harmful substances (e.g. radioactive, toxic, caustic or micro - biological).
All work described in this document may only be carried out by persons who have suitable technical training and the necessary experience. 1.5 Liability and warranty Pfeiffer Vacuum assumes no liability and the warranty becomes null and void if the end-user or third parties •...
2 Design Cover of inlet housing Capillary heater Status indicators and heater controls USER control connector tune ready RS232C connector RS-232-C control connector Exhaust gas Purge gas connection connection frontans.ds4 Typ: F-No: Power switch WEIGHT 45 kg Fuses Power inlet 2,5 AT 2,5 AT 0,8 AT Design BG 805 074 BE...
2.1 Status Indicators and Heater Controls Temperature of capillary Set point of capillary temperature Heater status Set point entry keys Not used OMRON Green Mains and status o.k. Safety shut off power Green Turbo speed >90 % Purge gas pressure low ready Flashing Starting up...
3 Installation → Information on packing. 3.1 Unpacking Notify the forwarding company in case of visible external damage. 3.1.1 Carrying the Unit DANGER Caution: heavy product Physical injury can result if the product is lifted and carried by only one person. 45 kg Adhere to the local regulations and take the necessary precautions when carrying the product.
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Open the hinged cover Check the indicators TIP-N-TELL Shock indicator Overturning indicator Both arrows red: No blue sand in the tip: ⇒ o.k. ⇒ o.k. One or both arrows blue: Blue sand in the tip: ⇒ not o.k. ⇒ not o.k. In case of a "not o.k."...
Mount the cover ..and lock it Do not bend Do not bend the capillary the capillary Remove both knurled nuts on the bottom of the GSD 300 before starting 3.1.3 Transport Fixing Parts operation. Store the nuts and remount them if the GSD 300 is to be transported again.
3.3 Exhaust Gas Line DANGER Caution: Exhaust gases Exhaust gases can be detrimental to health. If you measure toxic, explosive or combustible gases with the GSD 300 C, the exhaust gas must be treated and disposed of in accordance with the applicable regulations. The exhaust line must never be operated at more than atmospheric pressure.
Remove the tap Connect the capillary to your measurement point (Dimensions → Clamp only the part of the tube which contains a metal bush. Firmly connect the front tip of the capillary to the measurement point. The optional capillary adapter (→ 35) may be useful for making a reliable connection.
3.6.4 Removing the Hood DANGER Caution: Dangerous voltages Touching live parts is hazardous. Unplug the power line before removing the hood. Unlock the cover..and remove it DANGER Caution: Hot surface Touching the hot surface (>80 °C) can cause burns. Put the product out of operation and allow it to cool down.
Remove the hood Little space: Watch your fingers Now you have access to the interface connectors DANGER Caution: Dangerous zones There are hazardous zones and sensitive components in the equip - ment. Interventions inside the equipment may be performed only by mainte - nance or service specialists.
3.6.6 Mounting the Hood Carefully place the hood Little space: Watch your fingers Shut two locks on top..and one at the backside Place the cover..and lock it Installation BG 805 074 BE (9908) GSD300C.bet...
2,5 AT 2,5 AT 0,8 AT Pfeiffer- If the ratings do not agree with your local line voltage, please Vacuum contact your Pfeiffer Vacuum representative. DANGER Caution: Mains voltage Incorrectly grounded products can be extremely hazardous in the event of a fault.
4 Initial Start up DANGER Caution: Possibly damaged equipment Damaged equipment can be hazardous. If for any reason you have to assume that the equipment is not safe, shut it down and secure it so that it cannot be ina dvertently turned on again.
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Define the QMS configuration: • Start • Choose Config in the menu bar • Choose QMS... • Enter the following configuration (set up the RF 20X in accordance with the mass range of your GSD 300) • Close this window with OK Define the labels for the digital inputs/outputs •...
• Choose the OFF above parameter • Enter the value 2.00E-4 • Close the Tune Ion Source QMA 200 window • Answer the prompt whether or not the change is to be s aved with YES • Quit the TuneUp program Optimize the ion source parameters in regular intervals, in particular during the 4.3 Optimizing the Ion first time operation and after all service work on the ion source.
Optimize: • Select the RF Polarity which produces better peaks. • Set Field-Axis to obtain useful resolution and peak shape. • Alternatingly optimize Extraction and Focus to maximum peak height Quit: • Close Tune Ion Source QMA 200 • Save the changes by confirming the prompt with YES •...
5 Operation 5.1 Switching on Preconditions • → Initial start up procedure completed ( 19 ff) • Balzers Quadstar™ 422 ready for operation Turn on the mains switch (→ 19 for details) Establish communication with Balzers Quadstar™ 422 The valves are controlled by the software, valve is lit when the inlet valves are open Adjust the heater (→...
5.3 Interaction with → Section 4.2. Software 5.4 Switching Off Switch off the emission Wait 10 minutes Terminate Balzers Quadstar™ Turn off the mains switch Wait >10 s before you turn it on again Turbo pump run out time ≈ 10 minutes, do not move the unit before the pump has come to a full stop Have the purge gas flow for at least 30 minutes more Operation...
6 Technical Data Admissible temperatures Storage 5 ... 45 °C Operation 12 ... 35 °C Relative humidity Max. 80% up to +31°C decreasing to 50% at +40°C Application Indoors only, altitude up to 2000 m Process gas (measured gas) → Type 2 (Intended Use) Pressure...
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RS232C / ArcNet LAN → Interfaces Prisma™ USER control → schematic diagram below INTERFACE / QME 200 24V AC/DC / 1A PUMP OK NC +24V PUMP OK NO PUMP OK COM 0V @ TURBO SPEED > 90% 100Ohm +/-5.12V max 1mA AO 1 100Ohm +/-5.12V max 1mA...
7 Maintenance and Care Pfeiffer Vacuum offers maintenance courses for this product. By examples and more detailed documentation these courses enable the user to keep the equipment in proper working condition. For additional information, please contact the nearest Pfeiffer Vacuum represent- ative.
8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Safety Shut Off The GSD 300 C is protected against destruction by excessive amounts of corrosive gases. Four parameters are continuously monitored for this purpose: • Purge gas missing (pressure < 2 bar) • Pressure in the analysis chamber too high (> 1×10 mbar) •...
Make two opposing small notches Max. depth of notches 0.5 mm Bend and break Do not finish (danger the capillary of clogging) Turn on the unit and wait 10 min (turbo pump acceleration time) Check the pressure in the analysis chamber as follows: •...
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Preparing the new capillary Define the length (heater length + 10 cm + length required for measurem ent point) Cut the capillary to length as shown on Removing the old capillary Detach the capillary at the measuring point Unlock the cover using the supplied Allen wrench Remove the cover...
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Pull the capillary out of the tube Remove the nut. Reuse it, if it is in good shape Installing the new capillary Push the capillary through the tube Attach the capillary to the gas inlet using a new ferrule Carefully close the hinged cover Do not bend the capillary and let it snap in Place the insulation cover...
8.3.3 Replacing the Orifice Preconditions • Unit turned off • Capillary removed (→ Required tools / material • Allen wrench 2.5 mm • Screwdriver No. 1 • Orifice (→ DANGER Caution: In case of contaminated parts Contaminated parts can be detrimental to health. Before you begin to work, find out whether any parts are contami - nated.
Connect the capillary (→ If a fuse has blown, there is usually a fault inside the unit, too. Call the in-house 8.4 Fuses service department or contact your nearest Pfeiffer Vacuum Service Center. Troubleshooting BG 805 074 BE (9908)
8.5 Other Problems In the event of any other malfunctions please contact the nearest Pfeiffer Vacuum Service Center Preconditions 8.6 Preparation for Transport • → Unit switched off ( • Turbo pump has stopped completely ( ≈ 10 minutes) Disconnect capillary and tube from the measurement point, take care of contamination problems if any! Detach the cables →...
Ringwood Vic 3134, Australia manufacturers or one of their national distributors Capillary adapter BG 442 778-T Pfeiffer Vacuum Heating tube Capillary Fitting 1/4" Capillary adapter BG 442 778-T 10 Spare Parts When ordering spare parts, always mention: •...
11 Decommissioning DANGER Caution: Contaminated parts Contaminated parts can be detrimental to health. Before you begin to work, find out whether any parts are contami - nated. Adhere to the relevant regulations and take the necessary precautions when handling contaminated parts. WARNING Caution: Substances detrimental to the environment Products, operating materials etc.
Declaration of Contamination The repair and/or service of vacuum equipment and components will only be carried out if a correctly completed declaration has been submitted. Non-completion will result in delay. This declaration can only be completed and signed by authorized and qualified staff. Reason for return Description of product Type...
Declaration of Conformity Product GSD 300 C Gas analysis system for reactive / explosive gases OmniStar™ EU Declaration of Conformity as We herewith declare that the products listed above comply with the provisions of defined by the listed Guidelines the listed Guidelines. Guidelines, harmonized standards, national standards in languages and specifications which have been applied: 73/23/EEC...
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