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TURBOVAC i TURBOVAC 850 i, 950 i Turbomolecular Pumps with Integrated Frequency Converter Operating Instructions 300855170_002_C4 Part Nos. 840071V1000 /V2000 840081V1000 /V2000 840091V1000 /V2000 840111V1000 /V2000...
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Operating Instructions and follow the information so as to ensure optimum and safe working right from the start. The Leybold TURBOVAC has been designed for safe and efficient operation when used properly and in accordance with these Operating Instructions. It is...
Fig. 1.1 TURBOVAC models Description The TURBOVAC 850 i and 950 i are turbomolecular pumps designed to evacuate vacuum chambers down to pressure levels in the high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum range. They are suitable for pumping air and clean gases. A forevacuum pump and a power supply are required for their operation.
The devices are delivered in safe transport packaging. Check whether the packaging has been damaged during transport. If that is the case, notify the freight forwarder and Leybold if necessary. Keep transport packaging for any further transportation and storage of the pump.
The turbomolecular pump must be bolted to a rigid vacuum system and con- nected to a suitable backing pump. It is intended for being operated within closed rooms. The use of any accessories which have not been specified by Leybold is only allowed after approval by Leybold. 3.1.1 Non-conforming utilization...
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If several turbomolecular pumps are installed to the vacuum chamber of the same system, there is the risk of interference (vibration interference between the pumps). If such a risk exists please contact Leybold Application Support. The standard mounting arrangement for the pump is adequate to ensure earthquake protection.
■ apply a stop command via the interface ■ for the power supply units offered or recommended by Leybold switch off ■ the DC voltage. After switching off, the green status LED will flash until the rotor of the turbo- molecular pump is at standstill.
Leybold Service Center or by the customer: please contact us for this. If you wish to exchange the bearings yourself, you will need a Leybold tool kit and spare ball bearings. Immediately after exchanging the bearings, let them run in, see Section 4.7.
Maintenance Bearing monitoring and conditioning To ensure maximum reliability and bearing life TURBOVAC 850 i and 950 i have an integrated system to manage the bearing condition. The status is indicated by a blue LED on the pump. The pumps have an integrated battery-backed real time clock that is con- stantly monitoring pump storage time.
The pump can continue to run, as long as opera- tion limits are only exceeded for a short time. In case of longer exceeding send pump and fre- quency converter to the Leybold service. Turbomolecular pump Interface protocol error Use USS protocol.
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