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Pfeiffer Vacuum ASM 340 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Translation of the Original ASM 340 Leak detector...
  • Page 2 These operating instructions describe all models and variants of your product. Note that your product may not be equipped with all features described in this document. Pfeiffer Vacuum constantly adapts its products to the latest state of the art without prior notice. Please take into account that online operating instructions can deviate from the printed operating instructions supplied with your product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents About this manual Validity 1.1.1 Products concerned 1.1.2 Applicable documents Target group Conventions 1.3.1 Pictographs 1.3.2 Instructions in the text 1.3.3 Labels 1.3.4 Abbreviations Safety General safety information 2.1.1 Safety instructions 2.1.2 Precautions Intended use Foreseeable misuse Transportation and Storage Product receipt...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.5.1 Calibration type 7.5.2 Calibration in hard vacuum test mode with internal calibrated leak 7.5.3 Calibration in hard vacuum test mode with external calibrated leak 7.5.4 Calibration in sniffer test with external calibrated leak 7.5.5 Calibration in sniffer test on concentration Zero Function Touchscreen 7.7.1 Navigation...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Advanced menu 8.6.1 Input/Output 8.6.2 Service Maintenance/Replacement Accessories Technical data and dimensions 11.1 General 11.2 Technical characteristics 11.3 Units of pressure 11.4 Gas throughputs 11.5 Dimensions Appendix 12.1 Tree diagram of the Settings menu UL/CSA declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity Declaration of incorporation of partly completed machinery 5/108...
  • Page 6 List of tables List of tables Tbl. 1: Units of pressure and their conversion Tbl. 2: Gas throughputs and their conversion Tbl. 3: Default settings: ‘Measurement’ menu Tbl. 4: Default settings: ‘Test’ menu Tbl. 5: Default settings: ‘Configuration’ menu Tbl. 6: Default settings: ‘Maintenance’...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Keep the manual for future consultation. 1.1 Validity This operating instructions is a customer document of Pfeiffer Vacuum. The operating instructions de- scribe the functions of the named product and provide the most important information for the safe use of the device. The description is written in accordance with the valid directives. The information in this op- erating instructions refers to the product's current development status.

  • Page 8: Conventions

    About this manual 1.3 Conventions 1.3.1 Pictographs Pictographs used in the document indicate useful information. Note Check a key point on the graphic. Apply the stated tightening torque. 1 2 3 Respect the chronological order of operations and/or assembly/disassembly direction. Correct, right choice. Incorrect, wrong choice.
  • Page 9 About this manual Wet Model only NOTICE This label indicates that the backing pump is drained at the factory. PUMP IS SHIPPED WITHOUT The oil must be filled before the detector is put into service for the first time. OIL INSTALLED Consult operating manual CAUTION This label indicates that the product must be handled using the devices identified...

  • Page 10: Abbreviations

    About this manual 1.3.4 Abbreviations Input/Output Helium 4 Hydrogen [XXXXXX] Control panel menus and settings Example: [Measurement] [Tracer gas] to select the tracer gas used for the test. 10/108...

  • Page 11: Safety

    Safety 2 Safety 2.1 General safety information The following 4 risk levels and 1 information level are taken into account in this document. DANGER Immediately pending danger Indicates an immediately pending danger that will result in death or serious injury if not observed. ►...

  • Page 12: Precautions

    Safety WARNING Risk of serious injury due to falling objects When transporting parts/components and during product maintenance, there is a danger of injury caused by loads slipping or falling. ► Carry small and medium-size components with both hands. ► Transport components that weigh more than 20 kg using suitable lifting gear. ►...

  • Page 13: Intended Use

    Safety Infringement of conformity due to modifications to the product The Declaration of Conformity from the manufacturer is no longer valid if the operator changes the original product or installs additional equipment. ● Following the installation into a system, the operator is required to check and re-evalu- ate the conformity of the overall system in the context of the relevant European Direc- tives, before commissioning that system.

  • Page 14: Transportation And Storage

    Transportation and Storage 3 Transportation and Storage 3.1 Product receipt Condition of the delivery ● Check that the product has not been damaged during transport. ● If the product is damaged, take the necessary measures with the carrier and notify the manufacturer. ►...
  • Page 15 Transportation and Storage Packaging When sending the detector to a service center, keep the accessories delivered with the detector. Do not return them with the product. ► Proceed in reverse order of unpacking. 15/108...

  • Page 16: Handling

    Transportation and Storage 3.3 Handling WARNING Risk of crushing during product handling Given the weight of the product, there is a risk of crushing during handling operations. Under no cir- cumstances shall the manufacturer be liable if the following instructions are not followed: ►...

  • Page 17: Storage

    ► Move the product by grasping it by the 2 handles, for 2 people, or by using a lifting device (see chapter "Unpacking/Packing"). 3.4 Storage Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends storing the products in their original transport packaging. New product storage ► Leave the product in its packaging.

  • Page 18: Product Description

    ● 1 15-pin or 37-pin D-Sub connector (depending on option) 4.1.2 Variants The ASM 340 leak detectors are particularly suitable in Industry for vacuum and sniffer leak detection, in various applications from maintenance to small production applications. Easy operation, robustness, ultra fast response time, are among the outstanding features of these com- pact multipurpose units.

  • Page 19: Connection Interface

    Product description 4.2 Connection interface 9-10-11 1 Detector inlet port (inlet) Inlet vent connector (SMART SNIFFER/VENT/ PURGE) 2 Storage box (maximum permitted weight in Purge inlet connector (neutral gas) (SMART the box: 5 kg) SNIFFER/VENT/PURGE) 3 Fasteners for storing the Memo Smart sniffer probe connector (SMART SNIFFER/VENT/PURGE) 4 Main switch/Circuit breaker (I/O)

  • Page 20: Control Panel Description

    Product description 4.3 Control panel description 1 Touchscreen ZERO button Autozero. 2 Main screen access button Detector connection cable connector 3 START/STOP button Fixing magnet (x4) Test Start/Stop 4 CAL button Internal calibration, external calibration or calibration check is launched depending on the setting (see chapter “Calibration type”).

  • Page 21: Installation

    Installation 5 Installation 5.1 Detector installation WARNING Risk of serious injury due to falling objects When transporting parts/components and during product maintenance, there is a danger of injury caused by loads slipping or falling. ► Carry small and medium-size components with both hands. ►...

  • Page 22: Filling With Oil From The Pump (Wet Model)

    NOTICE The product may be damaged if an unauthorized operating fluid is used The pumps are tested at the factory using Pfeiffer Vacuum oil. Using any other oil may adversely af- fect the pump and its performance. ► It is essential that the oil recommended by the manufacturer is used.
  • Page 23 Installation A200 Oil filling is carried out until the maximum level is reached. 23/108...

  • Page 24: Purge And Inlet Vent Connection

    Installation 5.4 Purge and inlet vent connection 5.4.1 Standard equipment NOTICE Risk of pollution from tracer gas The leak detector should not be used in an environment with a high concentration of tracer gas. The tracer gas risks polluting the leak detector. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the product’s pollution with tracer gas.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Exhaust

    Installation ● relative excess pressure: 200 hPa ● flow rate: 50 sccm (if pressure = 1 bar (absolute) at the inlet) Use pressure If the neutral gas pressure is too high, the inlet vent valve may remain closed. ● 0 to 0.3 bar relative (≈ 0 to 4.5 psig) ●...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Part/Installation To Be Tested

    Installation NOTICE Risk of electromagnetic disturbance Voltages and currents can induce a multitude of electromagnetic fields and interference signals. In- stallations that do not comply with the EMC regulations can interfere with other equipment and the environment in general. ► Use shielded cables and connections for the interfaces in interference-prone environments. Electrical safety The leak detector is Class 1 equipment and therefore must be earthed.

  • Page 27: Connection Of The Backing Pump

    Installation Characteristics Min flow If using in sniffer with the Smart probe, minimum flow rate = 3 m Max flow 100 m A higher flow rate will not improve the performance of the leak detector + backing pump assembly. 5.8.2 Connection of the backing pump The leak detector must be connected to a backing pump before being switched on.

  • Page 28: Connection Of An External Oil Mist Separator

    Installation 1 4 M6x12 fixing screws and washers (rear connection) Filler cap 2 4 M6x12 fixing screws and washers (connection underneath) DN 25 ISO-KF connection tubing 1 4 M6x12 fixing screws and washers (connection underneath) DN 25 ISO-KF connection tubing 1 Filler cap DN 25 ISO-KF plastic blanking plate (supplied with the de- tector)
  • Page 29 Installation Prerequisites 1. Remove the front cover (see chapter "Disassembly/reassembly of the front cover" in the mainte- nance instructions). 2. Remove the rear cover (see chapter "Disassembly/reassembly of the rear cover" in the mainte- nance instructions). 3. Remove the internal oil separator (see chapter "Replacing the internal oil mist separator" in the maintenance instructions).
  • Page 30 Installation CLAC! The back and forth movements of the screwdriver make it possible to release the cover by breaking the 2 points that are fastened to the cover. 30/108...

  • Page 31: Commissioning

    Commissioning 6 Commissioning 6.1 Detector start-up 1. Connect the main power supply cable. 2. Set the main switch/circuit breaker to I. 3. For first start-up: set the language, unit, date and time (the user can modify these settings at a later time). 4.

  • Page 32: Operation

    Operation 7 Operation 7.1 Use conditions WARNING Risk of injury due to the use of hydrogen as tracer gas Hydrogen can be used as a tracer gas for leak detection. Depending on its concentration, in the worst scenario, there may be a risk of explosion. ►...

  • Page 33: Test Start/Stop

    Operation Type of fault Control panel Warning Press on [i Next] to display the fault. Error Message display. Press on [i Next] to display the fault. Critical error Display of “Critical error - E244” message. Contact our service center. 7.4 Test Start/Stop Prerequisites See chapter “Start-up of the detector”...

  • Page 34: Calibration

    Operation 8. Then run the sniffer probe slowly over the areas of the part to be tested that may leak: the leak rate displayed varies when a leak is detected (quantitative value of the measured leak rate). 9. Stop the test by pressing the START/STOP button. 7.5 Calibration Calibration is used to ensure that the leak detector is correctly adjusted to detect the tracer gas selected and display the correct leak rate.

  • Page 35: Calibration In Hard Vacuum Test Mode With Internal Calibrated Leak

    Operation 1 CAL button To assign a calibration type to the CAL button, assign a function key to [CAL. TYPE] (see chapter “Function keys”). Procedure 1. Press the [CAL. TYPE] function key. 2. Select the calibration type to assign to the [CAL. TYPE] function key. ●...

  • Page 36: Calibration In Hard Vacuum Test Mode With External Calibrated Leak

    Operation ● a reservoir filled with He tracer gas (no internal calibration with other tracer gases), ● a temperature sensor (to take into account the effect of temperature on the leak rate), ● an integrated diaphragm (to calibrate the leak rate), ●...

  • Page 37: Calibration In Sniffer Test With External Calibrated Leak

    Operation 7.5.4 Calibration in sniffer test with external calibrated leak External calibrated leak The operator must use a calibrated leak containing the tracer gas selected ( He, Mass 3 or H There are several types of external calibrated leaks, with or without reservoir, with or without valve, cov- ering several ranges of leaks.

  • Page 38: Zero Function

    Operation Calibration on concentration can only be carried out in sniffer test mode, with the detector in ‘Stand-by’ mode. Before starting this function, make sure that the leak detector is in an environment free of tracer gas pollution. 1. Configure the following settings: ●...

  • Page 39: Navigation

    Operation Screenshot To take a screenshot, press the [SCREEN SHOT] function key (see chapter “Function keys”). ● The screenshots are always saved in the internal memory. ● Name of screenshots: ScreenYYYYMMDD_HHMMSS (Example: Screen20210203_143302). 7.7.1 Navigation Symbols Symbol Description Available on the control panel Return to the main screen from any menu [Home] in the instructions Return to previous menu...

  • Page 40: Main Screen (Home)

    Operation Access to the main/graph/synoptic screen The synoptic can be hidden or shown (see chapter “Screen setting”). Access to the synoptic and function keys ► The synoptic can be hidden or shown (see chapter “Screen setting”). ► The function keys can be displayed (enabled) or hidden (disabled) (see chapter "Function keys"). 7.7.2 Main screen (Home) 19 18 11 10...

  • Page 41: Graph Screen

    Operation Item Function Name of the pictogram in the operating instructions Leak rate unit Access to the menu Settings [SETTINGS] Function key bar Display/Hide an area [EXPAND] High decade (max) of the bargraph Leak rate bargraph display (color according to test result) [i Next] indicator: error/warning message to be viewed [i Next] Analyzer cell pressure or external gauge pressure...
  • Page 42 Operation Item Function Name of the picto- gram in the operat- ing instructions Leak rate digital display Display 2 digit COR indicator: correction factor applied Zero indicator: zero function applied ZERO Leak rate unit Test mode selected Current status of the detector Stop the recording [STOP REC] Start recording...
  • Page 43 Operation Graph XXXXXXXXXX 1 Test mode selected Button to delete the graph history 2 Current status of the detector Button to clear the recording in progress 3 Leak rate digital display Inlet pressure plot (blue) 4 COR indicator: correction factor applied Button to save a .png screenshot 5 Zero indicator: zero function applied Leak rate plot (white)

  • Page 44: Graph Screen: Graph Parameters

    Operation 7.7.4 Graph screen: graph parameters Access: Press on the screen to access the graph parameters. Choice - Setting limit Range Display time To be set 12 s – 1 h Maximum time range displayed on the screen Auto scale To be enabled Enabled The automatic scale is used to display the measured leak rate centered Disabled...

  • Page 45: Graph Screen: Recording

    Operation 7.7.5 Graph screen: recording Recording is used to store the measurements taken during the test in the control panel memory. It will not save these measurements. For each measurement, the leak rate and inlet pressure are recorded. During recording, all of the leak detector functions are available. After the detector is turned off (by a power failure or user manual shutdown), the current recording is cleared.

  • Page 46: Graph Screen: Display

    Operation The saved recording can be stored in a USB stick or in the internal memory of the detector. View a saved file: see chapter "Graph screen: viewing”. Saving a file (.csv) The saved file (.csv) contains all the measurements taken (leak rate and inlet pressure) during the re- cording.
  • Page 47 Operation The user can view the details of a measurement for each point saved (see chapter "Details of a meas- urement"). The user can zoom in on the current display (see chapter "Zoom function"). Recording in progress 1 Leak rate plot (white) Inlet pressure plot (blue) Recording saved 1 Viewed file name...

  • Page 48: Details Of A Measurement

    Operation Graph history 1 Leak rate plot (white) Inlet pressure plot (blue) 7.7.9 Details of a measurement The user can view the details of a measurement (leak rate and inlet pressure) for each point of the re- cording in progress, the graph history, or saved recording (.csv file). 1 Window closes Details of the selected measurement: ─...

  • Page 49: 11Function Key Bar

    Operation 1 Pictogram indicating that the zoom function is applied Leak rate plot (white) 2 Inlet pressure plot (blue) ► To zoom in, place two fingers on the touch screen area and move them away from each other. ► To zoom out, place two fingers slightly apart from each other on the touch screen and bring them towards each other.
  • Page 50 Operation Pictogram Name of the pictogram in the op- erating instructions Function keys available depending on the setting [AUDIO] [CAL. TYPE] [COR.] [INFOR.] [MEMO] [METHOD] [MODE] [PAGING] [REGEN] [REJECT POINT] [SCREEN SHOT] [SWITCH SETPOINT] [TIMER] [TRACER GAS] 50/108...
  • Page 51 Operation Description of the function key bar Additional function keys available (see chapter “Function keys”) 2a Setting access button Close the function key bar 2b Setting validation button 5 function keys permanently displayed 2 permanent function keys Open the function key bar 3 adjustable function keys Function key permanently displayed in the bar ●...
  • Page 52 Operation 52/108...

  • Page 53: Settings Menu

    Settings menu 8 Settings menu The Settings menu allows the user to set the product according to its specific use. The functions of the Settings menu are divided into 6 menus. ► From the control panel, press [SETTINGS] (see chapter “Home” or “Graph screen”). Functions by menu MEASUREMENT menu ●...

  • Page 54: Measurement Menu

    Settings menu Functions by menu FILE MANAGER menu ADVANCED menu ● Input/Output ● Service Temporary access to a locked menu Temporary access: after returning to the main screen, the menu is once again locked. ► See chapter “Access - Password”. Permanent display on the setting menus The leak rate can be viewed at any time by the user.

  • Page 55: Set Points

    Settings menu 8.1.2 Set points This menu is used to define the different set points (pollution, test, pressure). Access: Menu [Measurement] [Set points] Choice - Setting limit Pollution To be enabled Enabled This is a safety device for the detector. It prevents too much leaked tracer gas from penetrat- Disabled ing the detector.
  • Page 56 Settings menu Access: Menu [Measurement] [Set points] Choice - Setting limit Other set To be set 1 · 10 – points 1 · 10 4 additional hard vacuum reject points (reject point #2/3/4/5), managed by the communication interface (see the operating instructions for the interface (see chapter “Applicable Docu- ments”)), are available.

  • Page 57: Correction Factor

    Settings menu Access: [SWITCH SETPOINT] Choice - Setting limit Reject point Read only Set reject point ● hard vacuum test set point or sniffer set point depending on the test method ● Set point for the tracer gas selected Set point A To be set 1 ·...
  • Page 58 Settings menu % He in the 100% gas used Leak rate dis- 1 · 10 mbar · l/s 5 · 10 mbar · l/s 5 · 10 mbar · l/s 1 · 10 mbar · l/s played on the (1 · 10 Pa ·...

  • Page 59: Calibrated Leak Settings

    Settings menu The bargraph display does not take into account the applied correction factor. 8.1.4 Calibrated leak settings This menu is used to enter and view the settings of the calibrated leaks (see chapter “Calibration”). ► Update these settings when changing or recalibrating a calibrated leak. Access: Menu [Measurement] [Calibrated leak settings] Choice - Setting limit Tracer gas...

  • Page 60: Target Value

    Settings menu When the parameters are saved, all the data from all the set calibrated leaks (1 internal leak ( He) and 3 external leaks ( He, Mass 3 and H )) is stored. 8.1.5 Target value The target value is the value of the calibrated leak measured and corrected for temperature, taking into account the loss/year.

  • Page 61: Test Mode

    Settings menu For quick access from the main screen, configure a function key to [METHOD] (see chap- ter “Function keys”). By default, the leak detector is set to work in a hard vacuum test, in the most sensitive test mode: this setting meets the majority of users’ needs. 8.2.2 Test mode This menu lets you to select a test mode with the hard vacuum test method.

  • Page 62: Cycle End

    Settings menu Set the probe clogged set point to verify that the sniffer probe is operational (see chapter “Set points”). 8.2.4 Cycle end This function allows automatic check of the roughing time and test timer in a hard vacuum test. Access: Menu [Test] [Cycle end] Choice - Setting limit Cycle end To be selected...

  • Page 63: Memo Function

    Settings menu Access: Menu [Test] [Inlet vent] Choice - Setting limit Inlet vent To be selected Operator ● Operator: the inlet vent is carried out by the user by pressing on the Automatic [VENT] function key or on the corresponding pictograph on the main screen.

  • Page 64: Zero Activation

    Settings menu For quick access from the main screen, configure a function key to [MEMO] (see chapter “Function keys”). 8.2.7 Zero activation This function helps the user to identify very small leak rate variations in the surrounding background noise or to dilate small measured leak rate fluctuations on the analog display. Access: Menu [Test] [Zero activation] Choice - Setting limit Activation...

  • Page 65: Massive Mode

    Settings menu It is recommended to use this function when the background noise of the detector is high 1. Check that the detector is in ‘Stand-by’ mode. 2. Check that the inlet vent is “automatic.” 3. From the Settings screen, press [Test] [Regeneration]. 4.

  • Page 66: 11Calibration Function

    Settings menu The leak detector compares the measured leak rate of the internal calibrated leak with the set leak rate of the internal calibrated leak: ● If the ratio is within the limits allowed, the leak detector is properly calibrated. ●...
  • Page 67 Settings menu This function allows predictive adjustment of the leak rate for repetitive tests where the test time has to be optimized. The adjustment is made via the RS-232 serial link or logic inputs. This function provides an adjustment and should not be confused with the correction coeffi- cient.

  • Page 68: 13Purge Valve

    Settings menu 3. Start the 1 test. 4. Activate the Memo function (logic input or RS-232 serial link command). – The new coefficient is automatically calculated and saved. The 1 coefficient (Coef 1) calculated for the 1 test corresponds to the following ratio: target value/leak rate value of the 1 test The calculated coefficient must be between 0.5 and 3 inclusive.

  • Page 69: 15Crossover Pressures

    Settings menu 8.2.15 Crossover pressures In hard vacuum test, the user can set the crossover set points to different test modes (see chapter “Test mode”). Access: Menu [Test] [Crossover pressures] Choice - Setting limit Gross Leak To be set Wet and Dry models 2.5 ·...

  • Page 70: Unit - Date - Time - Language

    Settings menu 8.3.1 Unit - Date - Time - Language Access: Menu [Configuration] Choice - Setting limit Unit mbar · l/s To be selected Pa · m Torr · l/s atm · cc/s sccm sccs mtorr · l/s Date To be set Format: mm/dd/yyyy Time To be set...

  • Page 71: Function Keys

    Settings menu Access: Menu [Configuration] [Sound Volume] Choice - Set- ting limit Detector min. To be enabled Enabled sound The minimum detector sound defines a minimum level for sounds (see 'Detector' pa- Disabled rameter). 1 - Sound range (1–9) 2 - Possible settings range for the sound level (see 'Detector' parameter) x - Minimum detector sound set: no sound will be below x.

  • Page 72: Screen Settings

    Settings menu Access: Menu [Configuration] [Function keys] Choice - Setting limit Timer Enable for each function key Enabled Audio Function key display in the function keys bar Disabled Cor. 16 function keys are offered but only a maximum of 15 can be made availa- ble (enabled) in the function keys bar.

  • Page 73: Access - Password

    Settings menu For quick access from the main screen, configure a function key to [PAGING] (see chapter “Function keys”). Leak rate bargraph details This menu is used to enter the bargraph settings. Access: Menu [Configuration] [Leak rate bargraph] Choice - Setting limit Zoom on set point To be enabled Enabled...
  • Page 74 Settings menu User level Restricted access Medium access Full access START/STOP, Invalid Valid CAL, ZERO but- No settings can be made without a password tons 6 setting menus Invalid Valid No setting possible without a password (temporary access allowed) Function keys ●...

  • Page 75: Maintenance Menu

    Settings menu 8.4 Maintenance menu 8.4.1 History This function is used to view the event and calibration histories. Events history An event can be an error (Exxx), a warning (Wxxx) or information (lxxx). The events history records the events that have occurred. Access: Menu [Maintenance] [History] [Events history] 1 Chronological event number Code for the event...
  • Page 76 Settings menu Information coding: Code Event Description I300 Air inlet Inlet vent I301 Stop on pollution Test stops automatically if measured leak rate pollution > Pollu- tion I302 Reset timer backing pump Backing pump timer reset I303 Reset timer turbo pump 1 Secondary pump 1 hour timer reset I306 Reset timer filament #1...

  • Page 77: Information

    Settings menu Result Description Success [Cell sta- Calibration success tus: xxx %] [Cell status: xxx %] Indicator of analyzer cell performance. Default settings: between 90% and 100% Normal operation: between 10% and 100% Normal wear on some cell components will reduce this val- ue over time but will not reduce the accuracy of the detec- tor's measurements.
  • Page 78 Settings menu Access: Menu [Maintenance] [Information] [Detector] Cell status Status of the cell Method Test method set Mode (if 'hard vacuum' method) Test mode selected Probe type (if 'sniffer' method) Type of probe selected Calibration Calibration set Last calibration Time since the last calibration performed Next maintenance Time before the next maintenance to be performed For quick access from the main screen, use the [TIMER] function key.

  • Page 79: Last Maintenance Operations

    Settings menu Access: Menu [Maintenance] [Information] [Analyzer cell] Timer filament 2 Read only Running time for filament 2 Function to be started 1. Press the running time for filament 2. 2. Press [Reset timer] to reset the timer. Backing pump information Access: Menu [Maintenance] [Information] [Backing Pump] Timer backing pump Press [>] to display the details.

  • Page 80: Maintenance Turbo Pump And Cell

    Settings menu 8.4.5 Maintenance turbo pump and cell Access: Menu [Maintenance] [Maintenance turbo pump and cell ] Choice - Setting limit Filament To be selected Filament 1 Filament selected for the measurement (2 filaments in the analyzer cell). Filament 2 Stop and vent Function to be started This function is used to shut down the secondary pump and to perform an inlet vent so that the secondary pump and the analyzer cell are at atmospheric pres-...

  • Page 81: Internal Pirani Gauge Calibration

    Settings menu 8.4.7 Internal Pirani gauge calibration This function is used to calibrate the detector’s Pirani internal gauge. Access: Menu [Maintenance] [Internal Pirani calibration] Pressure Read only Limit pressure or atmospheric pressure display depending on the procedural step. ● Pressure ≈ 5000 -> Limit pressure display ●...

  • Page 82: Saving/Loading Of The Detector Parameters

    Settings menu Prerequisites ● Detector equipped with a 37-pin I/O communication interface (see chapter “Accessories”) ● Massive Mode disabled ● Inlet pressure source: external ● Possible gauges Type of gauge detected by the detector Gauge model Linear gauge Capacitive Linear CMRxxx Piezo Linear...
  • Page 83 Settings menu Type of USB stick All commercial USB sticks with a FAT 32 format can be used (32 GB max.). Promotional USB sticks are prohibited: they are not reliable. 1 Folder and/or file saved Navigation tools 2 Date and time saved Memory size available in the selected medium (USB stick or internal memory) 3 Button for opening the selected file [OPEN]...

  • Page 84: Advanced Menu

    Settings menu Access to 'navigation' and 'edit' modes 1. Press an item (folder or file). It will be highlighted in red. In 'navigation' mode, any selected item is highlighted in red. 2. Press this item (folder or file) until it is highlighted in green. The 'edit' mode is enabled. In 'edit' mode, any selected item is highlighted in green.

  • Page 85: Service

    Settings menu Access: Menu [Advanced] [Input/Output] then [Serial link 1] or [Serial link 2] Choice - Setting limit Handshake To be selected Read only Module Read only Name Power pin 9 Read only 1) Default settings: see chapter “Tree diagram of the Settings menu” 2) Serial link 1 only 3) Serial link 2 only 4) 'Spreadsheet' mode only...

  • Page 86: Maintenance/Replacement

    Maintenance/Replacement 9 Maintenance/Replacement Maintenance intervals and responsibilities The detector maintenance operations are described in the Maintenance instructions for the detector. The manual specifies: ● maintenance intervals, ● maintenance instructions, ● shutting the product down, ● tools and spare parts. 86/108...

  • Page 87: Accessories

    Accessories 10 Accessories Accessory Description Part Number RC 10 WL remote control (wireless) 124193 Standard sniffer probe Refer to Pfeiffer Vacuum catalogue Standard sniffer probe extension Length 10 m 090216 Smart sniffer probe With 3 m connection cable BG 449 207 -T With 5 m connection cable BG 449 208 -T With 10 m connection cable...

  • Page 88: Technical Data And Dimensions

    Technical data and dimensions 11 Technical data and dimensions 11.1 General Databases of technical characteristics of Pfeiffer Vacuum leak detectors: ● Technical characteristics according to: ─ AVS 2.3: Procedure for calibrating gas analyzers of the mass spectrometer type ─ EN 1518: Non-destructive testing. Leak testing. Characterization of mass spectrometer leak detectors ─...

  • Page 89: Units Of Pressure

    Technical data and dimensions Parameters ASM 340 ASM 340 ASM 340 Wet model Dry Model Integrable model Maximum air humidity 85%, non-condensing Maximum magnetic field 3 mT Pollution degree Level 2 Maximum altitude above sea level 2000 m Indoor use only...
  • Page 90 Technical data and dimensions Wet and Dry models Integrable model 56.3 203.5 146.5 90/108...

  • Page 91: Appendix

    Appendix 12 Appendix 12.1 Tree diagram of the Settings menu Next tables indicate the default settings for the leak detector. When the leak detector is switched off, values and parameters are saved for the next start-up. Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Measurement] Choice - Setting limit Tracer Gas Helium 4...
  • Page 92 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Measurement] Choice - Setting limit Calibrated leak Tracer Gas Helium 4 settings Mass 3 Hydrogen Type Internal External Unit mbar · l/s Pa · m Torr · l/s mTorr · l/s atm · cc/s sccm sccs Leak value...
  • Page 93 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Test] Choice - Setting limit Cycle end Cycle end Operator Automatic Roughing timer Status Enabled (if automatic ‘Cycle end’) Disabled Setting 0 – 1 h 10 s Test timer 0 – 1 h (if automatic ‘Cycle end’) 10 s Inlet vent Inlet vent...
  • Page 94 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Test] Choice - Setting limit Dynamic calibration Active Enabled (Integrable model) Disabled Value 1 · 10 – 1 · 10 (if 'Active' is enabled) 1 · 10 -07 1) Coefficient Purge valve Wet model Closed Dry Model Automatic...
  • Page 95 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Configuration] Choice - Setting limit Language English French German Italian Chinese Japanese Korean Spanish Russian Portuguese Sound volume Detector Status Enabled Disabled Setting 1 – 9 Voice Status Enabled Disabled Setting 1 – 9 Detector min.
  • Page 96 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Configuration] Choice - Setting limit Function keys Timer Enabled Disabled Audio Enabled Disabled Cor. Enabled Disabled Mute Enabled Disabled Reject point Enabled Disabled Infor. Enabled Disabled Tracer gas Enabled Disabled Vent Enabled Disabled Method Enabled Disabled Mode...
  • Page 97 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Configuration] Choice - Setting limit Screen settings Brightness 0 – 20 Paging Function Enabled Disabled Leak rate bar- Zoom on set point Enabled graph Disabled High decade -12– +6 Low decade -13 – +5 Lower display limit 1 ·...
  • Page 98 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Configuration] Choice - Setting limit Access/Pass- User level Restricted access word Medium access Full access Password 5555 Customized ac- if access restrict- Graph screen Access permitted cess ed ‘User level’ Access denied Measurement Access permitted menu Access denied Test menu...
  • Page 99 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Maintenance] Choice - Setting limit Information Detector Timer Date and time Software release .LC4 Software release .CPX Software release .CEN Inlet pressure Reject point Warning point Correction Tracer gas Filament Cell status Method Mode (if 'hard vacuum' method) Probe type (if 'sniffer' method)
  • Page 100 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Maintenance] Choice - Setting limit Last mainte- Maintenance Date nance opera- work 1 Inspector name tions Total hours Comments Maintenance Date work 2 Inspector name Total hours Comments Maintenance Date work 3 Inspector name Total hours Comments Timers before...
  • Page 101 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Maintenance] Choice - Setting limit External gauge Gauge None TPR/PCR Linear External Pressure (mbar) P. Inlet Source Internal External Full scale (mbar) 0,1 – 5000 (if linear) Save LD Param- Save LD Pa- Function launching eters rameters Load LD Pa-...
  • Page 102 Appendix Access: Settings Screen + Menu [Advanced] Choice - Setting limit Input/Output Serial link 1 Type Serial Mode Basic Table Advanced Export Data RC 500 WL RC 500 HLT 5xx HLT 2xx Ext. module Period 0 s – 24 h (if table 'Mode') Handshake Power pin 9...
  • Page 103 Appendix Access: Press the [SWITCH SETPOINT] function key Choice - Setting limit Set point A 1 · 10 – 1 · 10 -06 1) 1 · 10 Set point B 1 · 10 – 1 · 10 1 · 10 -08 1) 1) Default setting Tbl.

  • Page 105: Declaration Of Conformity

    French standard NF EN 60204-1: 2006 French standard NF EN 61326-1: 2013 French standard NF EN 50581: 2013 The person responsible for compiling the technical file is Mr. Arnaud Favre, Pfeiffer Vacuum SAS, 98, avenue de Brogny B.P. 2069, 74009 Annecy cedex. Signature:...

  • Page 106: Declaration Of Incorporation Of Partly Completed Machinery

    The undersigned also undertake to pass on pertinent information on the partly completed machinery, in response to any reasoned request properly formulated by a national authority. The person responsible for compiling the technical file is Mr. Arnaud Favre, Pfeiffer Vacuum SAS, 98, avenue de Brogny B.P. 2069, 74009 Annecy cedex.
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