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Dry screw vacuum pump GXS Series INSTRUCTION MANUAL edwardsvacuum.com M58800880_H Original instructions...
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GXS/CXS Installation recommendations P60102675 Trademark credit Edwards and the Edwards logo are trademarks of Edwards Limited, Innovation Drive, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9TW. Han® is a registered trademark of Harting Electric GmbH EtherCon® is a registered trademark of Neutrik® AG Fomblin®...
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CE Declaration of Conformity Edwards Ltd Innovation Drive Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9TW The following products Low Volt High Volt High Volt Systems Systems Systems (200-230V) (380-460V) (380-460V) GXS 160 GS2120yz0000 GS2150yz0000 9773512590 GXS 160/1750 GS5120yz0000 GS5150yz0000 9773512584 GXS 250...
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DDITIONAL EGISLATION AND OMPLIANCE NFORMATION EU EMC D IRECTIVE LASS EQUIPMENT Caution: This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate protection to radio reception in such environments. EU R HS D IRECTIVE ATERIAL XEMPTION NFORMATION This product is compliant with the following Annex III Exemptions:...
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材料成分声明 China Material Content Declaration 有害物质 Hazardous Substances 部件名称 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 Part name 铅 汞 镉 Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Lead Mercury Cadmium Chromium biphenyls diphenyl ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr VI) (PBB) (PBDE) 机壳 Enclosure 电机(泵和机械增压 泵) Motors (pump and mechanical booster) 泵和增压泵...
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Numbering matrix Applications G Industrial Installation Pump Mechanism 0 = Side Exhaust and Skids S Screw 5 = Rear Exhaust and Castors Pumps/ Boosters Pump purges 2= 160 0 = Light duty (SSP + HVP) 5 = 160/1750 1 = Light duty (SSP + HVP + EES)* 7 = 250 3 = Medium duty (SSP + Inlet + GB + Exh PM + HVP) B = 250/2600...
M58800880_H - Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Scope and definitions This manual provides the installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the GXS dry pumping system. The pump must be used as specified in this manual. Read this manual before the installation and operation of the pump. The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of measurement.
M58800880_H - Introduction Only one of these can have control of the dry pumping system at any one time. That is, once one of these has control of the dry pumping system, the control requests from the others are denied. Control must be released by one module before it can be taken by a different module.
M58800880_H - Introduction Figure 2 Front view of the pumping system with the side exhaust and skids fitted 1. Front panel controls 1. Front panel controls 2. Floor mounting plate (4 off) 2. Floor mounting plate (4 off) 3. Exhaust gas outlet connection 3.
M58800880_H - Introduction Figure 3 The controls/connectors on the rear of the pump (system with rear exhaust and castors/ levelling feet fitted) 1. Ethernet LAN LED (green) 1. Ethernet LAN LED (green) 2. Ethernet link LED (yellow) 2. Ethernet link LED (yellow) 3.
M58800880_H - Technical data 2. Technical data 2.1 General technical data Table 1 General technical data Item Description Rating Units Intended use Indoor Ambient temperature range: 5 to 40 °C Operating -45 to 55 °C Storage Operating conditions 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C Maximum relative humidity: decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C...
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M58800880_H - Technical data Table 2 General technical data Characteristics Noise level (at Sustained Body dimensions Mass Typical Initial force to Pump inlet Exhaust Pump ultimate with force to Lubricant length x width x (excluding vibration level push the flange a piped push the volume...
M58800880_H - Technical data Figure 4 Levelling foot loads 2.4 Purge data Table 5 Purge data Characteristics Rating Units Purge gas supply pressure range 2.5 - 6.9 bar gauge 36 - 100 psi gauge Purge gas supply quality ISO 8573 - Class 2 Purge gas inlet connection 1/4 inch tube fitting Page 18...
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M58800880_H - Technical data Table 6 Gas module types and flows Gas flows (slm) Manually- Total Gas module type Description Cycle Shaft Inlet adjusted Additional Exhaust flow seal purge gas ballast* purge purge ballast Green mode Light duty (All GXS Shaft seal only systems)†...
M58800880_H - Technical data 2.5 Electrical data Table 7 Electrical data Characteristics GXS160 GXS160/1750 GXS250 GXS250/2600 GXS450 Units Dry pump motor rating Mechanical booster motor rating Current rating (200 - 230 V systems) Current rating (380 - 460 V systems) Recommended branch circuit protection UL (200 - 230 V systems)
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M58800880_H - Technical data GXS450/ GXS450/ GXS750/ GXS750/ Characteristics GXS750 Units 2600 4200 2600 4200 Dry pump motor rating Mechanical booster motor rating Current rating (200 - 230 V systems) Current rating (380 - 460 V systems) Recommended branch circuit protection UL (200 - 230 V systems) Recommended branch circuit protection IEC...
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M58800880_H - Technical data Table 8 General electrical data Description Rating Units Supply voltage 3-phase Either 200 - 230 or 380 - 460 (see V a.c. rating plate) Frequency 50/60 Wiring configuration 3 wire plus Earth (ground) Voltage tolerance range ±...
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M58800880_H - Technical data Table 9 Electrical connections Mating connector description/external Internal supply Description supply rating rating Mains connection Refer to Table: Electrical data for the mains connector fitted to each variant. Connector is either: Harting Han® K4/4-F finger safe 09 38 008 2703, 6-16 mm fine stranded wire (VDE 0295 class 5, refer to...
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M58800880_H - Technical data Mating connector description/external Internal supply Description supply rating rating Internal emergency stop switch Pin 3 - common, Pin 4 - normally open 30 V a.c. 1 A, 60 V d.c. 0.55 A Comms 24 V supply 24 V d.c.
M58800880_H - Technical data 2.6 Cooling-water data Table 11 Water cooling system data Description Rating Units barg Maximum supply pressure psig Maximum allowable system differential pressure Refer to Table: Water consumption Minimum required pressure data (GXS160/250/1750/2600) differential across supply and Table: Water consumption data return (GXS750/2600/4200)
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M58800880_H - Technical data Minimum required pressure differential across Minimum flow rate required * supply and return† Pump I/min GXS250/2600 * All GXS dry pumping systems have a valve cooling system which will cause the coolant flow rate to vary in response to pump load conditions. Table: Water consumption data (GXS160/250/1750/2600) ‑...
M58800880_H - Technical data Table 16 Water consumption data (GXS750/2600/4200) Water Temperature (°C) Ambient (°C) 25 SLM 20 SLM 15 SLM 2 bar dP 1.3 bar dP 0.75 bar dP 20 SLM 20 SLM 15 SLM 1.3 bar dP 1.3 bar dP 0.75 bar dP 15 SLM 15 SLM...
A suitably trained and supervised technician must install the dry pumping system. Users can be trained by us to conduct the tasks described in this manual, contact your local service centre or Edwards for more information. ▪ Do not remove the temporary cover or blanking plate from the dry pumping system inlet and exhaust until ready to connect the dry pumping system to the vacuum or exhaust extraction system.
M58800880_H - Installation Vacuum Pump and Vacuum Systems before pumping hazardous materials. This publication is available on request: contact us or the supplier. ▪ Route and secure cables, hoses and pipework during installation to avoid the possible risk of trips. ▪...
M58800880_H - Installation 3.1.1 Dry pumping systems with optional castors WARNING: Dry pumping systems fitted with castors should only be wheeled short distances over flat surfaces. If the floor surface is uneven or has obstacles, the dry pumping system should be lifted with suitable lifting equipment. Dry pumping systems are supplied with an option of skids or castors.
M58800880_H - Installation ▪ Dry pumping systems with skids are provided with four off mounting holes in the floor mounting plates as detailed in the installation drawings. ▪ All dry pumping systems can be secured by fitting the bolts or studs (not supplied) through the mounting holes in either the mounting plates or seismic restraints.
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M58800880_H - Installation CAUTION: The dry pumping systems have a maximum continuous exhaust line pressure limit. Operation above the limit may damage the pumping mechanism. The medium duty dry pumping systems have an exhaust pressure sensor which will initiate warnings and alarms when the pump is operated for at least 20 seconds above the limits given in Table: Pump protection sensors.
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M58800880_H - Installation than these limits, consider using an adaptor on the pump exhaust and a larger diameter pipeline. ▪ For pumps running on dusty processes, we recommend that the exhaust line is cleaned regularly as part of routine maintenance. Accumulation of dust in the exhaust line can reduce conductance and therefore increase exhaust pressure which may damage the pump.
M58800880_H - Installation Figure 5 Connecting the pump inlet 1. Undo the screws 1. Undo the screws 2. Remove cover 2. Remove cover 3. Do not use trapped O‑ring or centering 3. Do not use trapped O‑ring or centering ring ring Flange Half claw clamp part...
M58800880_H - Installation connection (at the standard pressure switch or the option flow meter). Nitrogen and clean dry air are suitable purge gases for the dry pumping systems. To use a different purge gas, please contact us. Check visually that the dial pressure gauge and rotameter (if installed) is not damaged when installing the dry pumping system.
M58800880_H - Installation 3.4.2 Gas purges WARNING: If inert gas purges to dilute dangerous gases to a safe level are to be used, ensure that the pump is shut down if inert gas supply fails. Switch on the inert gas purge to remove air from the pump and the exhaust pipeline before the process starts.
M58800880_H - Installation 3.5 Leak test the dry pumping system Figure 6 Interspool connections on the pump/booster combination systems Part identification 1/4 inch BSP inlet port (available on dry pumping systems with light duty gas module only) 3/8 inch BSP port Interspool 3/8 inch BSP port WARNING:...
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M58800880_H - Installation WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Isolate the electrical supply before disconnecting the electrical supply cable from the dry pumping system. WARNING: Ensure that the dry pumping system and the electrical supply cable are suitably protected against earth (ground) faults and that the earth (ground) conductor of the electrical supply cable is longer than the phase conductors in the connector.
M58800880_H - Installation To use the dry pumping system with a power supply in a different voltage range to that specified on the rating plate, contact us. The dry pumping system is protected from motor overloads and short circuits by solid‑state electronics.
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M58800880_H - Installation Note: The connector kit for the Han® K 4/4 contains a choice of 5 different rubber inserts that are suitable for the cables with various outside diameters. Select the most suitable rubber insert for the size of cable that is to be used. Pass the cable through the cable gland and hood.
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M58800880_H - Installation ▪ Push back both the levers (item 4) to release the protective cover. ▪ Remove the protective cover and fit the electrical supply cable. ▪ Pull both levers back towards the user to lock the electrical supply cable connector in place.
M58800880_H - Installation Figure 7 The Harting Han® K 4/4 cable-mounted connector 1. Low volt pin configuration 1. Low volt pin configuration 2. High volt pin configuration 2. High volt pin configuration A. Mounting screw A. Mounting screw B. Coding pin B.
M58800880_H - Installation Figure 8 The Harting Han® 100 A axial screw module cable-mounted connector 1. Low volt pin configuration 1. Low volt pin configuration 2. High volt pin configuration 2. High volt pin configuration A. Coding pin A. Coding pin B.
M58800880_H - Installation Figure: The controls/connectors on the rear of the pump (system with rear exhaust and castors/levelling feet fitted), item 19. 3.8 Connect to the emergency stop circuit Note: If not connecting to own control equipment, the external EMS link plug supplied to the EMS connection on the rear of the dry pumping system must be fitted.
M58800880_H - Installation 2. For minimum water consumption, regulate the cooling water flow to the dry pumping system. The dry pumping system is supplied with blue plastic dust caps fitted over the outside of the water inlet and outlet fittings and with red plastic plugs fitted inside these water fittings.
M58800880_H - Installation Switch on the electrical power to the dry pumping system. All the water valves in the pump cooling system will automatically open for a period of around 10 seconds. Adjust the water flow rate so that it meets the requirements given in Table: Water consumption data (GXS160/250/1750/2600).
M58800880_H - Installation 3.11 Commission the dry pumping system WARNING: During some application cycles, the dry pumping system may exceed the OSHA 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure Limits, the EU noise directive 2003/10/EC or other regional noise limits dependent upon the process, duty cycle, installation or environment in which the dry pumping system is being operated.
M58800880_H - Installation 3.12 Install additional safety equipment WARNING: If the control system needs to know the total flow rate of purge gas to the dry pumping system for safety reasons, install suitable measurement equipment in the purge gas supply pipeline. WARNING: If the gas purges are used to dilute dangerous gases to a safe level, ensure that the dry pumping system shuts down if the purge gas supply to the dry pumping system...
M58800880_H - Installation An access code is needed to enter the FIT ACCESSORY menu. Enter 538 when prompted. From the FIT ACCESSORY menu, scroll down to GAS BALLAST and then select ENTER. Scroll down to 'Fitted' and press ENTER to select. The additional gas ballast is now enabled.
M58800880_H - Installation The pneumatic regulator is pre-set to 50 ± 5 psig in the factory and does not need to be adjusted. The pneumatic regulator is shown in Figure: DP clean assembly for the pump only systems, item 5 for the pump‑only systems. For pump and booster combination systems, the regulator is contained within the pump enclosure.
M58800880_H - Installation 3.15 Connecting the dry pumping system for serial communications 3.15.1 Serial port connection The dry pumping systems have two 5-way XLR sockets that can be used to connect the pump for the serial communications. The user can connect by the PDT connector on the front of the pump, (refer to Figure: Front panel controls item 11) and by the system...
M58800880_H - Operation 4. Operation WARNING: Do not operate the dry pumping system with the lifting eyebolts fitted or with any enclosure panels removed or damaged. Do not touch any parts of the pump(s) when the dry pumping system is on. Surfaces of the pumps are very hot and can cause injury to people.
M58800880_H - Operation 4.1.1 MCM MicroTIM operation If the dry pumping system is to be operated by the user's control equipment by the MCM MicroTIM, ensure that no other devices have control of the dry pumping system. If another device has the control, it must be released before the pump can be started by the MCM MicroTIM.
M58800880_H - Operation (refer to Pump display terminal on page 120). The PDT is available as an accessory. Refer Accessories on page 77. Table 18 Start, warm-up and on-process sequences Sequence Description Shaft Seal Purge (SSP) valve is opened. Start pump Pump runs.
M58800880_H - Operation Indicator Location Meaning Name colour Green mode/ Green Front panel (item 10) Illuminates continuously when the Standby pump is in Green mode/standby mode. Flashes to indicate that the pump is warming up. Refer to Determining the pump status on page 57.
M58800880_H - Operation Refer to Figure: Front panel controls. To enable the Green mode/standby mode when the pump is running and warmed up, press and hold the start button (item 3) for 5 seconds. The pump green mode LED (item 10) will illuminate continuously. The pump running LED (item 2) will flash.
M58800880_H - Operation Evacuating the chambers back‑filled with Argon ▪ For small chambers less than 2 m (70 cft) or if chamber pressure reaches 20 mbar in under 2 minutes, the chamber evacuation is short enough not to cause a problem when pumping at full speed.
M58800880_H - Operation In Fast shut down mode, no gas purges are introduced and the pump stops quickly. This method of shut down is not recommended. In Auto shut down mode, a purge gas cycle is introduced and the pump shuts down gradually over a time period.
M58800880_H - Operation 4.5.3 Front panel control operation Press and hold the stop button (Figure: Front panel controls, item 4) for 5 seconds to stop the pump in Auto shut down mode (recommended). Repeat within 10 seconds to stop the pump in the Fast shut down mode. The running LED (Figure: Front panel controls, item 2) flashes while the pump is slowing down and will then turn off when the pump has shut down.
M58800880_H - Operation Refer to Automatic shut down on page 61 for information about alarms and automatic shutdown conditions. If the dry pumping system has an unplanned shut down, ensure that the cause of the shutdown is identified and rectified before restarting. If in doubt, contact us. Note: ‑...
M58800880_H - Operation restarted. If the alarm was caused by high pump temperatures, refer to Unplanned shut down and alarms on page 61. Restart the dry pumping system as described in Start up on page 54. 4.10 Dry pump clean The high flow purge and the solvent flush kit is available as a factory‑fit option to clean the pump mechanism on applications where large quantities of dust and sticky deposits are encountered.
M58800880_H - Operation To stop the high flow purge process while it is running, enter the DP clean menu again using the PDT and select 'DP Clean off'. The DP clean procedure can be configured to suit the user's application. Refer to How to set up the DP clean on page 141.
M58800880_H - Operation Depending on the pump size, it typically takes around 4‑7 minutes to draw through the 5 litres of the solvent solution (larger pumps draw the liquid through more quickly than the smaller pumps). Once the full 5 litres of the solvent solution have been drawn through, put the free end of the solvent suction pipe right down to the bottom of the container holding the 2.5 litres of water.
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M58800880_H - Operation continually adjusts the speed of the pump so that a user‑determined pressure is maintained at the chosen pressure sensor. For more information about enabling and setting up the PID controller, refer to How to use the PID pressure control on page 148.
M58800880_H - Maintenance 5. Maintenance WARNING: Only personnel specially trained to perform electrical maintenance should attempt troubleshooting inside the electrical enclosures. These enclosures contain hazardous voltages and are not operator areas. WARNING: Leak test the dry pumping system after maintenance and seal any leaks found to prevent leakage of dangerous substances out of and leakage of air into the dry pumping system.
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M58800880_H - Maintenance ▪ Ensure that the maintenance technician is familiar with the safety procedures which relate to the products pumped. ▪ Allow the pumps to cool to a safe temperature before fitting lifting eye bolts or starting maintenance work. ▪...
M58800880_H - Maintenance 5.2 Relocate the dry pumping system for maintenance WARNING: The substances that accumulate in the exhaust pipe, elbow and check valve can be dangerous. Do not allow these substances to come into contact with skin or eyes. Do not inhale vapours from these substances.
M58800880_H - Maintenance For dry pumping systems with castors, adjust the levelling feet so that the dry pumping system rests on the castors. Move the dry pumping system to the location where maintenance will be carried out. After maintenance is complete, re-install the dry pumping system as described in Installation on page 28.
M58800880_H - Maintenance The following maintenance can be carried out on the dry pumping system between the overhauls. Contact us for the details and training: ▪ Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the oil levels and refilling on page 71. ▪...
M58800880_H - Maintenance Keep adding oil until the oil level is in line with the MAX indicator. Refit the oil fill plug. Refit all dry pumping system side panels. Figure 14 Location of the oil sight glass and the fill plug on end cover 1.
M58800880_H - Maintenance Check that all the connections are secure, tighten any loose connections. Inspect all cables, pipelines, hoses and connections and check that they are not corroded or damaged and do not leak, repair or replace any pipelines, hoses and connections that are corroded or damaged, or which leak.
M58800880_H - Transportation, storage and disposal 6. Transportation, storage and disposal 6.1 Transportation WARNING: Do not drain the oil from the pumps whether dangerous substances have been pumped or not. Blanking plates must be fitted to seal all vacuum inlet and outlet ports (to prevent possible oil leakage).
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M58800880_H - Transportation, storage and disposal ▪ Fluoroelastomers which may have decomposed as the result of being subjected to high temperatures. ▪ Components which have been contaminated with dangerous process substances. ▪ Lithium battery. Page 75...
M58800880_H - Service, spares and accessories 7. Service, spares and accessories 7.1 Introduction WARNING: When returning the dry pumping system to our service centre or our other company, the requirements of Service, spares and accessories on page 76 and Return the equipment or components for service on page 76 must be complied with.
M58800880_H - Service, spares and accessories involved in the service of your equipment. The hazard information also lets us select the correct procedures to service your equipment. We provide instructions for completing the form in the Declaration of Contamination of Vacuum equipment and Components –...
M58800880_H - Service, spares and accessories Note: For the GXS750, GXS70/2600 and GXS750/4200 systems operating at a high voltage: If a cable size more than 25 mm (4 AWG) is necessary as per the local standards, the LV kit (D37481833) permits the cable sizes up to 35 mm (2 AWG).
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9. Pump display terminal The PDT accessory provides pump on/off and status reporting. Warnings and alarms are also indicated to the user. Up to two PDTs may be fitted. Figure 56 Pump display terminal 9.1 LEDs LOCAL CONTROL green LED illuminates continuously when this PDT has the control of the pump.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal NR in the data part of a parameter indicates no reading. NP in the data part of a parameter indicates a parameter that is not present. 9.4.1 Normal menu This menu is displayed when the PDT is first plugged into the pump, or accessed by pressing the NORMAL button.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.4.4 Commands menu Under the Setup menu. Scroll by pressing the UP/DOWN keys. Press ENTER to open a sub menu or CANCEL to exit back to the Setup menu. A security code is needed to enter the commands menus: 202.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Table 34 Set sequences menu Options on PDT line 2 after Option Text on PDT line 2 pressing Enter Warm up sequence Warmup options... See Warm up options menu Booster start options BP Start Options... See Booster Pump Start options menu Micro TIM options...
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Table 36 Booster pump start options menu Options on PDT line 2 after pressing Option Text on PDT line 2 Enter Booster start mode BP Start Mode Select from: Manual Time Delay Booster controller if in Time BP delay after..
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Table 38 DP clean options menu Options on PDT line 2 after Option Text on PDT line 2 pressing Enter Set clean speed Set DP Speed... Range 20 to 110 Hz* Clean time Clean Time... Range 10 minutes to 60 minutes* Automatically start on Start in Green Mode ...
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.4.13 PID menu Scroll by pressing the UP/DOWN keys. Press ENTER to open a sub menu or CANCEL to exit back to the Set sequences menu. Table 40 PID options menu Option Text on PDT line 2 Options on PDT line 2 after pressing Enter PID enable/disable Enable/Disable...
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Table 42 Smart stop options menu Options on PDT line 2 after pressing Option Text on PDT line 2 Enter Smart stop enable/disable Enable/Disable... Enable/Disable Range 0 ‑ 3600 seconds in 60 second Time for pump to stop Stop time...
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.4.18 Default reset Resets all of the non‑volatile configuration settings on the pump (for example: delays, temperature setpoints and thresholds) to their default factory‑setting values for that pump type. 9.4.19 Display Inverter Fault History (DP Inv Fault Hist) menu Under the Setup menu.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Configuration Display Domain Name... (display only) * Press UP/DOWN keys to select Enabled or Disabled and press ENTER to accept or CANCEL to exit back to the IP Configuration menu. † For each digit setting press the UP/DOWN keys to set the digit, press ENTER to accept and move to the next digit or CANCEL to move back to the previous digit.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Parameter Bottom Page 2... In each option, the select parameter menu is opened, scroll through the parameters by pressing the UP/DOWN keys. Press ENTER to select the parameter for display or CANCEL to exit back to the Select line menu. 9.4.25 Set clock Under the Setup menu.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Figure 57 PDT menu items 9.5.1 Setting the status screen to automatically scroll The status display can be made to automatically scroll through its display items using the auto scroll menu item. The delay between refreshes is set using the scroll delay menu item.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.6 How to configure the pump warm-up options By default the pump performs an intelligent warm‑up cycle to a temperature setpoint so that the pump is warm before it is allowed to be on‑process. Once the pump reaches the temperature set point it automatically goes on‑process.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.6.1 Lowering the warm-up temperature Use the warmup setpoint temp menu item and decrease the warm‑up set point to the desired temperature. The minimum temperature allowed is 0 °C. 9.6.2 Disabling the warm-up cycle It may be required for the pump to skip the warm‑up cycle and go directly on‑process once it has reached full speed.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Note: ‑ duty gas module do not have inlet purge so it is not possible to Systems with the light use this feature. 9.6.7 Allow a pump to go on-process with a warning By default a pump is prevented from going on‑process if a warning is present. This can be disabled using the Warn onprocess menu item which can be found by going to the Setup menu and selecting the Set sequences menu.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal From the SETUP menu, scroll down and select the Set Sequences menu. Scroll down and select BP Start Options. Select BP Start Mode... Select Manual. The booster can then be started and stopped using the MB menu item from the Commands menu.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Figure 61 Smart Stop PDT menu configuration items ▪ Smart Stop is enabled and disabled using the enable/disable menu item. ▪ The maximum time that the pump will run while shutting down is set using the Stop time menu item.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Figure 62 On-process ramp PDT menu configuration items On‑process ramp is enabled by setting a ramp delay time greater than zero. This time is the time delay between the pump speed increases. The ramp step size determines the size of each step.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Figure 63 Dry pump clean flow chart The following menus are used by the PDT to configure the dry pump clean: Page 142...
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Figure 64 Dry pump clean PDT menu configuration items 9.9.1 Changing the dry pump speed during the clean operation Use the Set DP speed menu item to change the dry pump speed during the clean cycle. It is not recommended to increase the pump speed if solvent is used.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.9.3 Automatically initiating a clean cycle when the pump goes off-process The dry pump can be configured to automatically start the dry pump clean cycle when it goes off‑process. This is useful if the pump requires regular cleaning on a particularly dirty process.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Speed control sources: Profibus interface * Only one of the pumps (dry pump or booster) can be controlled by this at one time, although the other pump can be controlled by a different source. Note: The system also has a built-in PID controller.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.10.1 Normal speed The full speed settings for the booster and dry pump are set by us when the pump is manufactured. If a lower full speed is required then this can be set using a downloadable configuration.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Ethernet interface and How to use SIM protocol with a serial port on page 155 for the details of how to use the SIM protocol with a serial port. 9.10.4 Second speed control A second speed setting can be configured using the PDT and used to control the speed of either the booster or the dry pump.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.11 How to use the PID pressure control The pump has a built‑in PID pressure control and auto tune feature that can adjust the dry pump speed when the pump is on‑process so that the pressure reading of the pressure sensor matches the supplied PID setpoint.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Figure 68 PID PDT menu items To set up the PID, follow these steps: 9.11.1 Fit and configure the pressure sensor Fit the auxiliary gauge cable accessory by following the instructions given in the installation manual supplied with the accessory. Physically fit the active strain gauge or active Pirani gauge to a convenient port on the process chamber.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal If our Active Accessories Module (AAM) is fitted to the pump (available as an accessory, refer to Accessories on page 77) an active gauge can be connected to it and used the same as a PID gauge. Fit the gauge to an appropriate port on your system.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.11.6 Test the PID control If the booster is under manual control, ensure that it is switched on and running. Turn the Green mode off from the Command menu. PID should now start automatically. If it does not start to control the inlet pressure use the PDT and go to: Setup/Command/PID/On.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Note: If the pump is set to DHCP mode it will not be visible through a router. If operation through a router is required then use static address mode. The pump does not require NTP, DNS or SMTP server addresses to be set to function correctly. A gateway address is only required if working with a router.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.12.1 Using SIM protocol through Ethernet The SIM Ethernet protocol is available on the following TCP/IP Ports. Table 52 SIM protocol TCP/IP Port 47591 47592 Use an Ethernet cable to connect to the Ethernet interface (Figure: The controls/ connectors on the rear of the pump (system with rear exhaust and castors/levelling feet fitted), item 3) and then set the IP address of the system to the correct address.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal SIM protocol can be tested over Ethernet using HyperTerminal. Start HyperTerminal. Enter the IP address of the pump in the Host address field. In the Port number field enter the SIM port to be used, either 47591 or 47592. In the Connect using field, select TCP/IP (Winsock) as shown.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 157,28,19,42,0,72,121,35,0 In this example: indicates a pump controller indicates a GXS pump family indicates a GXS250 indicates a GXB2600 booster indicates GXS screw pump indicates low volts, 7.5 kW DP and 7.5 kW BP indicates a harsh gas module indicates a normal thermal management type indicates a normal exhaust type Refer to the SIM manual for more information about the various field elements and...
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Figure 74 ASCII settings screenshot In the HyperTerminal window, type: '?T' and press the ENTER key. If successful, you should get a reply with the following format: 157,28,19,42,0,72,121,35,0 In this example: indicates the pump controller indicates the GXS pump family indicates the GXS250 indicates the GXB2600 booster...
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal Figure 75 MicroTIM options menu 9.14.1 Configuring the channel 2 input By default, the MCM MicroTIM channel 2 input is configured to control the green mode/ standby mode for the system but the user has the option of setting input 2 to turn the booster on/off, operate the inlet isolation valve, enable the PID or enable the second speed.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 3. The Second Speed input can be used to control the speed of either the dry pump or the booster, this can be set using the SPEED CONTROL menus. Refer to How to control the pump speed on page 144.
M58800880_H - Pump display terminal 9.15.2 Run the booster using SIM and Profibus Refer to the SIM and Profibus manuals for information on how to control the booster using these protocols. 9.15.3 Run the booster using the MCM MicroTIM If controlling the booster independently using the MCM MicroTIM then Input 2 needs to be configured to Booster.
M58800880_H - Fault finding 10. Fault finding 10.1 PDT events There are some circumstances in which the system is unable to respond to a command that has been made. To help in understanding why an operation was not possible, the pump triggers an event and displays a message on the PDT (if fitted).
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M58800880_H - Fault finding Fault Event 11.42 Warming up the pump before going on-process. Cause The pump is not warm enough to go on-process immediately. Remedy Either reduce the warm up temperature (refer to Lowering the warm-up temperature on page 136), enable the pump on‑process when cold (refer to Disabling the warm-up cycle on page 136) or wait for the pump to go on‑process when it has warmed up.
M58800880_H - Fault finding Cause The pump must be stopped before starting the solvent soak. Remedy Stop the pump and then repeat the command. Fault Event 331.42 Cannot start Command. The pump is not warmed up. Cause The pump must be warmed up and in the green mode/standby mode to initiate the DP Clean sequence.
M58800880_H - Fault finding If a PDT is fitted, the warning LED flashes to indicate a new warning. Refer to Event/ warning/alarm display and acknowledgement on page 121 for more information on how warnings are indicated and how they can be acknowledged using the PDT. Once all the warnings are cleared, the warning LEDs extinguish.
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M58800880_H - Fault finding Fault Warning 34.01 - N2 purge low Cause Low N pressure. If the flow switch is fitted, low N flow. Remedy Check N supply and increase the pressure. If the N flow switch is fitted, check the flow and increase the flow. Fault Warning 39.11 - Exh Press High Cause...
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M58800880_H - Fault finding Remedy Check that cooling water is connected, switched on and is to the specification given Cooling-water data on page 25. Fault Warning 55.13/ Warning 63.13-Sensor missing Cause The dry pump temperature sensor may have become disconnected or failed. Remedy - Check that the sensor is fitted and is correctly connected.
M58800880_H - Fault finding Fault Warning 186.13 - No DP Inv Comms Cause The pump controller cannot communicate with the dry pump inverter. Remedy Check the wiring between the pump controller and the dry pump inverter. Fault Warning 196.01 - DP Inv xxxx yyyy Cause DP 2nd Inverter has raised a warning code.
M58800880_H - Fault finding 10.3.2 PDT alarms If a PDT is fitted, each alarm triggers an alarm message to be displayed. Refer to Event/ warning/alarm display and acknowledgement on page 121 for more information on how alarms are handled by the PDT. lists the alarm messages that might be displayed on the PDT with possible causes and actions that should be taken.
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M58800880_H - Fault finding Remedy Contact us for a service engineer to configure the pump system type correctly or replace the pump controller electronics. Fault Alarm 39.12 - Exh Press High Action message - Exhaust Blocked, Service Pump Cause The exhaust pressure has reached the maximum allowed. Remedy Refer to Unplanned shut down and alarms...
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M58800880_H - Fault finding Fault Alarm 176.13 - No MB Inv Comms Cause The pump controller cannot communicate with the booster inverter during the start‑up checks. Remedy Check the wiring between the pump controller and the booster inverter. Fault Alarm 184.10 - Dry Pump Stopped Cause The dry pump speed is very low.
M58800880_H - Fault finding 10.4 Inverter warnings and alarms The inverters used to drive the dry pump and the booster can also generate warnings and alarms if problems are encountered. The inverter warning and alarm codes are displayed by the PDT (if fitted). The alarm and warning codes are each reported as a 16‑bit word encoded as 4 hexadecimal numbers.
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M58800880_H - Fault finding Table 58 Inverter alarm codes Inverter alarms Fault code PDT reported fault name Description Bit set combination If the motor has not accelerated to a minimum speed of 10 Hz within 60 seconds ACCELERATION_TO then the drive will try to restart three times before giving alarm Alarm given when the dry pump speed is OVERLOAD_TO...
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M58800880_H - Fault finding Table 59 Inverter warning codes Inverter alarms Fault code PDT reported fault name Description combination Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Condensation warning, indicates that the inverter (water) temperature is lower than LOWTW expected ‑ possible causes include inverter water valve stuck open.
M58800880_H - Fault finding This translates to: alarm 1 in bit 2 ‑ PWM_TRIP alarm 8 in bit 4 ‑ OVERT warning 2 in bit 6 - HIGHTM. This means the motor is overheated and switched the output off. 10.5 Other problems 10.5.1 Pump controller communications The pump controller contains two processors that perform different functions.
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