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Part I

Technology for Vacuum Systems
Part I:
Safety information -
Technical data -
Use and operation
Speed controlled chemistry diaphragm pumps
page 1 of 152
Instructions for use
Part I of II
PC 3012 NT VARIO + EK Peltronic
and chemistry pumping units
ME 16C NT VARIO
MV 10C NT VARIO
MD 12C NT VARIO
PC 3010 NT VARIO
PC 3012 NT VARIO
PC 3016 NT VARIO

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  • Page 1: Part I

    1 of 152 Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use Part I of II ME 16C NT VARIO MV 10C NT VARIO MD 12C NT VARIO PC 3010 NT VARIO Part I: PC 3012 NT VARIO Safety information -...
  • Page 2 VACUU•LAN (US-Reg.No 3,704,401), VACUU•BUS , VACUU•CONTROL ® ® ® Peltronic , VARIO (US-Reg.No 3,833,788), VACUUBRAND (US-Reg.No ® ® ® 3,733,388) and also the shown company logos are registered trademarks of VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG in Germany and/or other countries.
  • Page 3 page 3 of 152 Achtung: Die vorliegende Betriebsanleitung ist nicht in allen EU-Sprachen verfügbar. Der Anwender darf die beschriebenen Geräte nur dann in Betrieb nehmen, wenn er die vorliegende Anleitung versteht oder eine fachlich korrekte Übersetzung der voll- ständigen Anleitung vorliegen hat. Die Betriebsanleitung muss vor Inbetriebnahme der Geräte vollständig gelesen und verstanden werden, und alle geforderten Maß- nahmen müssen eingehalten werden.
  • Page 4 page 4 of 152 Bemærk: Denne manual foreligger ikke på alle EU sprog. Brugeren må ikke be- tjene apparatet hvis manualen ikke er forstået. I det tilfælde skal en teknisk korrekt oversættelse af hele manual stilles til rådighed. Manual skal være gennemlæst og forstået før apparatet betjenes og alle nødvendige forholdsregler skal tages.
  • Page 5 page 5 of 152 Figyelem! Ez a kezelési utasítás nem áll rendelkezésre az EU összes nyelvén. Ha a felhasználó nem érti jelen használati utasítás szövegét, nem üzemeltetheti a készüléket. Ez esetben a teljes gépkönyv fordításáról gondoskodni kell. Üzembe helyezés előtt a kezelőnek végig kell olvasnia, meg kell értenie azt, továbbá az üzemeltetéshez szükséges összes mérést el kell végeznie.
  • Page 6 page 6 of 152 Attentie: Deze gebruiksaanwijzing is niet in alle talen van de EU verkrijgbaar. De gebruiker moet niet met dit apparaat gaan werken als voor hem/haar de gebruiks- aanwijzing niet voldoende duidelijk is. Bij gebruik van deze apparatuur is het nood- zakelijk een technisch correcte vertaling van de complete gebruiksaanwijzing te hebben.
  • Page 7 page 7 of 152 Varning: Denna instruktion är inte tillgänglig på alla språk inom EU. Användaren får inte starta utrustningen om hon/han inte förstår denna instruktion. Om så är fallet måste en tekniskt korrekt instruktion göras tillgänglig. Instruktionen måste läsas och förstås helt före utrustningen tas i drift och nödvändiga åtgärder göres.

  • Page 8: Reset / Language Selection

    page 8 of 152 Reset / Language selection press both switch off C V C 3000 V 2. 0 D eut s ch P ort ug uê E ngl i sh Ρ yccк ий Fra nçai s P ol ski I t al i ano N eder l .

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    page 9 of 152 Contents Part I..............1 Reset / Language selection ..........8 Safety information! ............11 Important information! ................11 General information ................13 Intended use..................13 Setting up and installing the equipment ..........14 Ambient conditions ................17 Operating conditions .................
  • Page 10 page 10 of 152 Program function .............. 65 Application example ................. 67 VACUULAN function ............68 Application examples............70 Vacuum for filtration and suction ............70 Vacuum for gel dryer, drying chambers and vacuum concentrators ........71 Vacuum for distillation and evaporation (e.g., rotary evaporator) Fore-vacuum for high vacuum pumps ..........

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    The manual consists of two parts. Make operating personnel aware of dangers arising from the pump and the pumped substances. VACUUBRAND disclaims any liability for inappropri- ate use of these pumps and for damage from failure to follow instructions contained in this manual.
  • Page 12 page 12 of 152 ➨ DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. + WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 13: General Information

    page 13 of 152 General information Remove all packing material from the packing box. Re- NOTICE move the product from its packing-box and retain all pack- aging until the equipment is inspected and tested. Re- move the protective caps from the inlet and outlet ports and retain for future use.

  • Page 14: Setting Up And Installing The Equipment

    page 14 of 152 + Do not use the pump to generate pressure. + The pumps are designed for ambient temperatures during operation between +50°F and +104°F (+10°C and +40°C). Periodically check maximum tempera- tures if installing the pump in a cabinet or a housing. Make sure ventilation is adequate to maintain recom- mended operating temperature.
  • Page 15 page 15 of 152 + Due to the high compression ratio, the pump may gen- erate overpressure at the outlet. Check pressure com- patibility with system components (e.g., exhaust pipe- line or exhaust valve) at the outlet. + Do not permit any uncontrolled pressurizing. Make sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become blocked to avoid a risk of bursting! + Maximum permissible pressure at the pressure trans-...
  • Page 16 page 16 of 152 match in voltage, phase, and frequency. • Ensure that the coolant outlet pipe is always free and that it cannot get blocked. If installing an optional cool- ant valve, it must always be in the supply line of the exhaust waste vapor condenser.

  • Page 17: Ambient Conditions

    page 17 of 152 Ambient conditions ➨ Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid. There is a risk of deadly electrical shock. Unplug the system immediately. + Do not use this product in an area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
  • Page 18 page 18 of 152 ➨ The pumps are not suitable to pump any of the sub- stances listed below. Do not pump: - unstable substances - substances which react explosively under impact (mechanical stress) without air - substances which react explosively when being ex- posed to elevated temperatures without air, - substances subject to auto-ignition, - substances which are inflammable without air...

  • Page 19: Safety During Operation

    page 19 of 152 Safety during operation ➨ Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dan- gerous, toxic, explosive, corrosive, noxious or pollut- ing fluids, vapors and gases. To prevent any emission of such substances from the pump outlet, install an appropriate collecting and disposal system and take protective action for pump and environment.
  • Page 20 page 20 of 152 play flashes. Release pressure immediately! Risk of bursting! + Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of chemicals. Take into consideration that chemicals may be contaminated. Take adequate precautions to pro- tect people from the effects of dangerous substances (chemicals, thermal decomposition products of fluoro- elastomers).
  • Page 21 page 21 of 152 dangerous situation from arising if the controller starts a NT VARIO pump, switches a coolant valve or opens a venting valve. • Attention: If the controller is set to Autostart, the pro- cess will start immediately after a power failure with- out pressing any further key.

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Repair

    For details and for the online ”Instructions for repair” man- ual see www.vacuubrand.com. In normal use, the lifetime of the diaphragms and valves is typically 15,000 operating hours. Bearings have a typi- cal durability of 40000 h.
  • Page 23 page 23 of 152 + Wear parts have to be replaced regularly. + Never operate a defective or damaged pump. + Vent the pump before starting maintenance. Isolate the pump and other components from the vacuum system. Allow sufficient cooling of the pump. Drain condensate, if applicable.

  • Page 24: Important Information: Equipment Marking (Atex)

    The overall category of the equipment depends on the connected com- ponents. If the connected components do not comply with the classifi- cation of the VACUUBRAND equipment, the specified category of the VACUUBRAND equipment is no longer valid. Vacuum pumps and vacuum gauges in category 3 are intended for con- nection to equipment in which during normal operation explosive atmo- spheres caused by gases, vapors or mists normally don’t occur;...
  • Page 25 page 25 of 152 • The equipment is designated for an ambient and gas inlet temperature during operation of +10 to +40°C. Never exceed these ambient and gas inlet temperatures. If pumping / measuring gases which are not potentially explosive, extended gas inlet temperatures are permissible. See instructions for use, section “Gas inlet temperatures”...

  • Page 26: Technical Data

    page 26 of 152 Technical data General technical data valid for all pumps Maximum permissible inlet pressure (absolute) (bar) (1.1) Maximum permissible outlet pressure (absolute) (bar) (1.1) Maximum pressure difference between inlet and outlet (bar) (1.1) Maximum permissible pressure (abso- 17.5 lute) at gas ballast valve (bar)
  • Page 27 page 27 of 152 ME 16C NT MD 12C NT MV 10C NT Type VARIO VARIO VARIO Maximum pumping speed 11.4 (ISO 21360) (19.3) (14.3) (12.8) Ultimate vacuum (abso- Torr 0.45 lute) without gas ballast* (mbar) (70) (1.5) (0.6) Ultimate vacuum (abso- Torr lute) with gas ballast* (mbar)
  • Page 28 page 28 of 152 PC 3016 PC 3012 PC 3010 Type NT VARIO NT VARIO NT VARIO Coolant connection hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 1/4” - 5/16” (waste vapor condenser) (hose nozzle DN 6-8 mm) Maximum permissible 87 (absolute) pressure of coolant at (bar) (6 (absolute)) waste vapor condenser...

  • Page 29: Gas Inlet Temperatures

    page 29 of 152 See manual of Peltronic emission condenser for technical NOTICE data! Gas inlet temperatures Permitted range of gas Operating condition Inlet pressure temperatures at inlet > 75 Torr (100 mbar) ➨ 50 °F to 104 °F Continuous operation (high gas load) (+10°C to +40°C) <...
  • Page 30 page 30 of 152 Controller CVC 3000 ceramic diaphragm (alumina), Pressure transducer capacitive, absolute pressure, gas type independent Display LCD graphic display, illuminated Pressure units / scale (selectable) Torr, mbar or hPa Measuring range (absolute) 810 - 0.1 Torr (1080 - 0.1 mbar) Maximum control range with internal 795 - 0.1 Torr (1060 - 0.1 mbar) pressure transducer (absolute)*...

  • Page 31: Wetted Parts

    ETFE carbon fiber reinforced Diaphragm clamping disc ETFE carbon fiber reinforced Diaphragm PTFE Valves (MD 12C NT VARIO, MV 10C NT VARIO, FFKM PC 3012 NT VARIO, PC 3010 NT VARIO) Valves PTFE (ME 16C NT VARIO, PC 3016 NT VARIO)

  • Page 32: Abbreviations

    page 32 of 152 Abbreviations ECTFE: Ethylene/Chlorotrifluoroethylene ETFE: Ethylene/Tetrafluoroethylene FEP: Perfluoroethylene perfluoropropylene copolymer FFKM: Perfluoro elastomer FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polyethylene PET: Polyethylene terephthalate PFA: Perfluoroalkoxylalkane Polypropylene PPS: Polyphenylene sulfide PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene Pump parts Position Component Position Component Inlet Separator Outlet Catchpot Overpressure safety relief ON/OFF switch device...
  • Page 33 33 of 152 ME 16C NT VARIO, MD 12C NT VARIO, MV 10C NT VARIO PC 3016 NT VARIO, PC 3012 NT VARIO, PC 3010 NT VARIO...
  • Page 34 page 34 of 152 PC 3012 NT VARIO + EK Peltronic...
  • Page 35 page 35 of 152 Rear side CVC 3000 connection plug of the VACUU • BUS jacks for connection of line to NT VARIO pump VACUU•BUS components (e.g., VSK 3000, coolant serial interface valve) RS-232 C rating plate Depending on technical version the connections of the VACUU-BUS ca- bles are equipped with a nib.

  • Page 36: Use And Operation

    page 36 of 152 Use and operation When switching on the controller CVC 3000 for the very first time, a menu to select the language of the controller menu is displayed. Select the de- sired language (e.g., ”English”) by turning the selection knob and press to confirm.

  • Page 37: Vacuum Connection (Inlet)

    page 37 of 152 Vacuum connection (inlet) Inlet: Small flange connection KF DN 25 with clamping ring and centring ring. Connect the vacuum line (e.g., metal hose (stainless steel) KF DN 25) at the inlet of the pump. • Reduce the transmission of vibration. Pre- vent mechanical load due to rigid pipelines.

  • Page 38: Separator (Ak) At The Inlet

    page 38 of 152 Use a suitable valve (see “Accessories / Spare parts”, pg. 93) to isolate the pump from the vacuum application. This is to allow the pump to warm up before pumping condensable va- pors and to clean the pump after use before it is switched off.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Outlet

    page 39 of 152 Connecting the outlet Outlet via hose nozzle DN 15 mm or via hose outlet nozzle DN 10 mm (exhaust waste vapor con- denser EK). In case, install a small flange connection in- stead (thread G1/2”, see “Accessories / Spare parts”, pg.

  • Page 40: Exhaust Waste Vapor Condenser (Ek) At The Outlet

    page 40 of 152 ✘ Always install outlet tubing descending from the pump or provide other measures to avoid backflow of condensate towards the pump. ✔ Exhaust waste vapor condenser (EK) at the outlet The exhaust waste vapor condenser enables an effi- cient condensation of the pumped vapors at the outlet.
  • Page 41 page 41 of 152 Check all hose connections prior to starting operation of the cooling system. Secure coolant hoses at the hose nozzles (e.g., with hose clamps) to prevent their acci- dentally slipping off. ➨ Prevent the discharge of dangerous gases and vapors to the surrounding atmosphere.

  • Page 42: Emission Condenser Peltronic At The Outlet

    page 42 of 152 Permissible range of coolant temperature at the exhaust NOTICE waste vapor condenser: 5°F to 68°F (-15°C to +20°C) Check hose connections prior to starting operation of the cooling system. Check coolant hoses regularly during operation. Emission condenser Peltronic at the outlet Read the manual of the Peltronic emission condenser and NOTICE observe the instructions contained in that manual!

  • Page 43: Vacuum Connection Of The Cvc 3000 Vacuum Controller

    page 43 of 152 Vacuum connection of the CVC 3000 vacuum controller The CVC 3000 controller is equipped with an internal capacitive pressure transducer with ceramic diaphragm. It measures the actual pressure independently of the gas type, and with reference to the vacuum, i.e., absolute. Connect the vacuum connection of the con- vacuum troller (measurement connection at the rear of...

  • Page 44: Electrical Connection

    page 44 of 152 + Maximum permissible pressure at the pres- sure transducer: 21.8 psi (1.5 bar) absolute. maximum + Attention: At pressures above approxi- 21.8 psi mately 795 Torr (1060 mbar) the pressure (1.5 bar) reading becomes incorrect due to satura- absolute tion of the pressure transducer.
  • Page 45 Switch the CVC 3000 controller on. O ➨ I VACUU•BUS The VACUUBRAND controller CVC 3000 can only be operated with com- ponents compatible with the VACUUBRAND VACUU•BUS system, (see “Accessories / Spare parts”, pg. 93). The vacuum controller CVC 3000 controls VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps NT VARIO and optional coolant and venting valves.

  • Page 46: During Operation

    page 46 of 152 During operation ➨ Vent and dispose of potentially dangerous gases or vapors at the outlet of the pump appropriately. + Due to the high compression ratio, the pump might generate overpressure at the outlet. Check pressure compatibility with system components (e.g., exhaust tubing or exhaust valve) at the outlet.
  • Page 47 page 47 of 152 If pumping condensable vapors (water vapor, gas ballast solvents, etc.), let the pump run with gas bal- (open) last to help purge any condensation in the pump. Prevent internal condensation, transfer of liq- condensate / dust uids or dust.

  • Page 48: Important Notes Regarding The Use Of Gas Ballast

    page 48 of 152 A warm up period (approximately 15 min.) is required to ensure that the rated ultimate vac- O ➨ I uum and pumping speed are attained. ✔ ✔ Torr/mbar ~15min Important notes regarding the use of gas ballast Gas ballast is a continuous purge to keep the pump’s in- terior as clean as possible and to reduce the possibility of condensation inside the pump.

  • Page 49: In Case Of Condensation

    page 49 of 152 - Use inert gas for gas ballast to avoid the formation of explosive mixtures. A special adapter fitting is needed to connect an inert gas supply line (see “Accessories / Spare parts”, pg. 93). This adapter replaces the standard gas ballast cap and allows for an inert gas line to be connected via a KF DN 16 small flange at a maximum supply pressure of 17.5 psi (1.2 bar) abso-...

  • Page 50: Shutdown & Storage

    page 50 of 152 Drain catchpots. + Important: Comply with regulations when disposing of solvents/condensates. Recy- cle if possible; purify if contaminated. NOTICE Reattach drained catchpots. Shutdown & storage The pump can be switched off under vacuum. Short-term: Condensate? - Has the pump been exposed to conden- sate? O ➨...

  • Page 51: Vacuum Controller Cvc 3000

    page 51 of 152 Vacuum controller CVC 3000 When switching on the controller CVC 3000 for the very first time, a menu to select the language of the controller menu is displayed. Select the de- sired language, e.g., ”English” by turning the selection knob and pressing to confirm.
  • Page 52 page 52 of 152 Selection knob • Press to reach the set-up menu of the function • Turn to choose the parameter you want to modify • Press to select the parameter you want to modify • Turn to change the set value of the parameter •...
  • Page 53 page 53 of 152 Vacuum control to a preset vacuum value (here: 100 mbar/Torr/hPa) (with NT pump / with NT VARIO pump) Actual pressure is in the range ”Set vacuum + hys- ”Set vacuum + hys- Set vacuum + hys- teresis”...
  • Page 54 page 54 of 152 Notes on selecting the function The CVC 3000 controller can be adapted to the specific application by choosing the appropriate function depending on the connected compo- nents and the requirements of the application. Automatic detection of the components When switching on the controller, the configuration of the connected com- ponents is checked automatically.
  • Page 55 page 55 of 152 ”Vac control” • With pressure preselection, controls a NT VARIO pump to maintain pinpoint control of that pressure. • Coolant valve ”Auto mode” • Provides fully automatic boiling point determination and adaptation with pinpoint precision, and optimization of pumping speed with NT VARIO pumps.

  • Page 56: Menu Guide

    page 56 of 152 Menu guide Pump down Speed Minimum Delay Duration Pump down - - - - - - Graphic - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back - - - - - - - 1013 .
  • Page 57 page 57 of 152 Vac control Set vacuum 75 Torr Speed Maximum Delay Vac control Duration - - - - - - Graphic - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back - - - - - - - 1013 .

  • Page 58: Pump Down Function

    page 58 of 152 Pump down function ➨ Continuous pumping with pressure and time settings • Operation on demand of a speed controlled NT VARIO pump Preselections + Use the selection knob to select the parameters. All parameters can be altered even while operation control is running. + Speed: Preselection of the motor speed for pump down.
  • Page 59 page 59 of 152 + If neither ”Minimum” nor ”Duration” is preset, process control has to be stopped by pressing key ”STOP”. The screen-shot shows the factory-set values. Pump down Pump down 10 mbar 00:00:00 00:03:50 Speed Minimum Delay Duration - - - - - - Graphic - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back - - - - - - - When selecting ”Graphic”...

  • Page 60: Vac Control Function

    page 60 of 152 Vac Control function ➨ Vacuum control to a preset vacuum value • Operation on demand of a speed controlled pump (NT VARIO) Preselections + Use the selection knob to select the parameters. All parameters can be altered even while operation control is running. + Set vacuum: The ”Set vacuum”...
  • Page 61 Duration - - - - - - Graphic - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back - - - - - - - * MV 10C NT VARIO, PC 3010 NT VARIO: ”Turbo” When selecting ”Graphic” the display shows a pressure vs. time curve.
  • Page 62 page 62 of 152 Alternatively: Fine tuning: The set vacuum can be fine-adjusted by turning the selection knob while process is running. + Turn the selection knob. + A full turn causes a change of the set vacuum of 9 Torr (12 mbar). + Turning the knob one detent causes a change of the set vacuum of 1 Torr (mbar).

  • Page 63: Auto Mode

    page 63 of 152 Auto mode ➨ Control of a NT VARIO pump in ”Auto mode”: Automatic detection of boiling points, and automatic adjustment of determined boiling points as process parameters change. Preselections + Use the selection knob to set the parameters. + Sensitivity: The ”Sensitivity”...
  • Page 64 page 64 of 152 + Duration: ”Duration” determines the total process time since control start. The ”Duration” is adjustable between 1-1440 minutes (24 h) or can be set to ”Off”. A preset ”Duration” (process time) has no effect, if the process is stopped earlier by reaching the preset ”Minimum”.

  • Page 65: Program Function

    page 65 of 152 Program function ➨ Permits ten programs to be defined and stored, each with up to ten program steps with preset values for vacuum and time. + Edit: Use to define the preset values for the process run: Time: Defines either the process runtime for each program step to reach a preset vacuum level or, if programming a ”Step”, the runtime after having achieved the vacuum level.
  • Page 66 page 66 of 152 Editing: + To select row: turn and press selection knob. + To adjust parameter: turn the selection knob. + To confirm parameter: Press selection knob. Controller will accept change and jump to the next parameter in the same row. + After 5 seconds without a change, the parameter is assumed to be the current setting.

  • Page 67: Application Example

    page 67 of 152 Attention: If the controller is set to ”Defaults”: ”On”, all stored pro- grams will be deleted. Application example Example NT VARIO vacuum pump with speed control (e.g., with a rotary evap- orator): Degassing and automatic distillation with timing * If the pressure difference Program between the vacuum for...

  • Page 68: Vacuulan Function

    68 of 152 VACUULAN function ➨ Optimizes vacuum control for vacuum networks (e.g., VACUUBRAND VACUU•LAN) ➨ Permits on-demand operation of a speed-controlled pump (NT VARIO) Preselections + Use the selection knob to select the parameters. + Set vacuum (the lower switch-off value): If the pressure drops below the ”Set vacuum”, a time-meter starts to run and the motor speed is re-...
  • Page 69 page 69 of 152 This screen-shot shows the factory-set values. VACUULAN VACUULAN 40 mbar 00:00:00 00:13:00 Set vacuum 19 Torr Switch on 150 Torr Delay 15 min - - - - - - Graphic - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back - - - - - - - When selecting ”Graphic”...

  • Page 70: Application Examples

    page 70 of 152 Application examples Assembly of a vacuum system + Assemble vacuum connection lines between vacuum pump, CVC 3000 and vacuum application. + Assemble the vacuum connection line between the controller and the vacuum application, if the controller is not part of a pumping unit. + Assemble electrical connections.

  • Page 71: Vacuum For Gel Dryer, Drying Chambers And Vacuum Concentrators

    page 71 of 152 Vacuum for gel dryer, drying chambers and vacuum concentrators + Select function ”Pump down” function. ”Speed” ”HI” is recommended. For gel dryers set a lower speed if necessary (if the gels tend to crack). + Set ”Minimum” to prevent volatile components from evaporating. The process is stopped automatically as soon as ”Minimum”...
  • Page 72 page 72 of 152 + When setting a value for ”Duration” the controller switches off the pump when ”Duration” has passed even if a preset ”Minimum” is still not reached. + If neither ”Minimum” nor ”Duration” is preset, pumping down has to be finished by pressing the ”START/STOP”...

  • Page 73: Fore-Vacuum For High Vacuum Pumps

    page 73 of 152 Fore-vacuum for high vacuum pumps Using the pump NT VARIO as fore-vacuum pump (also know as a ”rough- ing pump” or ”backing pump”) for a high vacuum pump (e.g. turbo-molec- ular with high fore-vacuum tolerance): + Use ”Pump down” function with ”Speed” set to ”HI” or + Use ”Vac control”...

  • Page 74: Configuration

    page 74 of 152 Configuration In the ”Configuration” menu the device parameters are preselected. After 20 seconds without action the function ”Configuration” and its sub- menus (except submenu ”Sensors”) are quit automatically without stor- ing any possibly changed parameter. Preselections + Use the selection knob to select the parameters.
  • Page 75 page 75 of 152 ther key. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that no dangerous status of the system due to the automatic start- up can occur and to provide appropriate safety measures. If necessary, the user has to check prior to starting the process if the option ”Autostart”...

  • Page 76: Part Ii

    Part II page 76 of 152 Technology for Vacuum Systems Instructions for use Part II of II ME 16C NT VARIO MV 10C NT VARIO MD 12C NT VARIO Part II: PC 3010 NT VARIO Readjustment PC 3012 NT VARIO...
  • Page 77 page 77 of 152 Contents Part I..............1 Reset / Language selection ..........8 Safety information! ............11 Important information! ................11 General information ................13 Intended use..................13 Setting up and installing the equipment ..........14 Ambient conditions ................17 Operating conditions .................
  • Page 78 page 78 of 152 Program function .............. 65 Application example ................. 67 VACUULAN function ............68 Application examples............70 Vacuum for filtration and suction ............70 Vacuum for gel dryer, drying chambers and vacuum concentrators ........71 Vacuum for distillation and evaporation (e.g., rotary evaporator) Fore-vacuum for high vacuum pumps ..........

  • Page 79: Readjustment Of Cvc 3000

    page 79 of 152 Readjustment of CVC 3000 The vacuum gauge was adjusted using factory standards, NOTICE which are traceable through regular calibration in an ac- credited laboratory (DAkkS calibration laboratory) to the German national pressure standard. Depending on the process and/or accuracy requirements, check the adjust- ment and readjust if necessary.
  • Page 80 page 80 of 152 Adjustment under vacuum An adjustment under vacuum is only possible if the pressure is lower than 15 Torr (20 mbar) 0 mbar absolute. Evacuate the measurement connection of the CVC 3000 to a pressure < 0.1 Torr (mbar) (e.g.

  • Page 81: Calibration In The Factory

    81 of 152 Calibration in the factory Control of measuring equipment The VACUUBRAND DAkkS calibration laboratory is accredited by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (national accreditation body of the Federal Republic of Germany) for the measurable variable pressure in the pressure range from 7.5*10...

  • Page 82: Cleaning The Pressure Transducer

    page 82 of 152 Cleaning the pressure transducer Attention: Never use a pointed or sharp-edged tool to NOTICE clean the pressure transducer. Never touch the ceramic diaphragm of the pressure transducer with hard objects. - Fill the measurement chamber with a solvent (e.g., benzene) and allow sufficient cleaning time.

  • Page 83: Interface Parameters

    The factory-set read and write commands are completely compatible with the VACUUBRAND CVC 2000 controller (see sections ”Read / Write commands CVC 2000”). An extended instruction set is available using the...

  • Page 84: Setting Of The Interface

    page 84 of 152 Setting of the interface Set the interface parameters directly at the controller CVC 3000. The fac- tory set values are underlined. Edit and confirm the interface parameters in the ”Configuration” menu in ”RS-232” submenu using the selection knob. ➨...

  • Page 85: Read Commands "Cvc 2000

    page 85 of 152 Read commands ”CVC 2000” Command Operation Response Description XXXX mbar/ IN_PV_1 current pressure unit according to preselections Torr/hPa IN_PV_2 current frequency XX.X Hz pump speed 0XXXX VACUU•LAN 1XXXX continuous pumping 2XXXX vacuum control without automatic 3XXXX vacuum control with automatic X0XXX no coolant valve...

  • Page 86: Write Commands "Cvc 2000

    page 86 of 152 Write commands ”CVC 2000” Command Operation Parameter Description continuous pumping vacuum control without automatic vacuum control with automatic OUT_MODE function optional: sensitivity: low optional: sensitivity: normal optional: sensitivity: high unit (mbar/Torr/hPa) according to pre- OUT_SP_1 set vacuum XXXX selection;...
  • Page 87 page 87 of 152 ** If remote operation is selected or deselected, the user has to ensure that no dangerous status of the system can occur due to the change of the mode of operation, and must take appropriate safety precautions, especially if selecting remote operation interferes with a locally oper- ated active process.

  • Page 88: Read Commands "Cvc 3000

    page 88 of 152 Read commands ”CVC 3000” Command Operation Response Description IN_PV_1 current pressure XXXX.X mbar/Torr/hPa unit according to preselections IN_PV_2 current speed XXX% 1-100% or ”HI” IN_PV_3 time XX:XX h:m process runtime (hours:minutes) pressure of all connected sensors, IN_PV_X pressure XXXX.X XXXX.X ...
  • Page 89 page 89 of 152 Command Operation Response Description 0XXXXX pump off 1XXXXX pump on X0XXXX in-line valve closed X1XXXX in-line valve open XX0XXX coolant valve closed XX1XXX coolant valve open XXX0XX venting valve closed XXX1XX venting valve open XXXX0X VACUU•LAN XXXX1X Pump down status process...

  • Page 90: Write Commands "Cvc 3000

    page 90 of 152 Command Operation Response Description IN_SP_4 delay XX:XX h:m hours:minutes (00:00 = Off) ”Maximum” for ”Vac control”, switch off IN_SP_5 XXXX mbar/Torr/hPa ”Minimum” for ”Pump down”) pressure unit according to preselections IN_SP_6 runtime XX:XX h:m process runtime (hours:minutes) time in program step y (0..9) IN_SP_P1y time...
  • Page 91 page 91 of 152 Command Operation Parameter Description unit according to preselection; see re- OUT-SP_1 set vacuum XXXX spective function for parameter range set vacuum with unit according to preselection; see re- OUT_SP_V XXXX venting spective function for parameter range OUT_SP_2 speed speed in % or ”HI”...
  • Page 92 page 92 of 152 Command Operation Parameter Description internal sensor OUT_SENSOR 2...9 external sensors (if connected) * If remote operation is selected or deselected, the user has to ensure that no dangerous status of the system can occur due to the change of the mode of operation, and must also take appropriate safety precau- tions, especially if selecting remote operation interferes with a locally operated active process.

  • Page 93: Accessories / Spare Parts

    page 93 of 152 Accessories / Spare parts Exhaust waste vapor condenser with catchpot 0.52 qt (500 ml) ......699948 (Upgrade kit including holder and front cover) Separator (inlet) ...........699979 small flange KF DN 25 (adapter to hose nozzle DN 15 mm at inlet included) External pressure transducer VSK 3000, ..........636657 capacitive, ceramic diaphragm sensor 1080-0.1 mbar Coolant valve VKW-B, VACUU•BUS ............674220...
  • Page 94 The resultant back pressure can lead to damage of pump bearings, diaphragms, and valves. Under those condi- tions, a silencer must not be used. Conversion of VACUUBRAND valves with DIN plug to VACUUBRAND valves with VACUU•BUS plug: VACUUBRAND-valve with DIN...
  • Page 95 ME 16C NT VARIO / PC 3016 NT VARIO Set of seals (diaphragms, valves and O-rings) ..........696839 for MD 12C NT VARIO, MV 10C NT VARIO / PC 3012 NT VARIO / PC 3010 NT VARIO For additional accessories such as vacuum valves, small-flange components,...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    page 96 of 152 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ No display. ➨ Electrical power cord ✔ Plug in power cord. not plugged in, electri- Check fuse. cal supply failure? ➨ Device fuse blown? ✔ Identify cause of failure. Replace device fuse. ➨...
  • Page 97 page 97 of 152 Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ No digital pressure ➨ Pressure transducer ✔ Contact local distributor. reading. defective? ❑ Digital pressure ➨ Overpressure at the ✔ Release pressure imme- reading is flashing, pressure transducer, diately (risk of bursting). one blip*.
  • Page 98 page 98 of 152 Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ Controller does ✔ Contact local distributor. not respond when operating any keys. No change after switching off/on. ❑ Pump does not ➨ Pump has been ex- ✔ Allow pump to run for start or stops im- posed to condensate? some minutes at maxi-...
  • Page 99 page 99 of 152 Fault Possible cause Remedy ❑ Pump does not ➨ Pressure below ”Mini- ✔ Change switch off pres- achieve its ultimate mum” in Auto mode? sure (”Minimum”) if neces- vacuum or usual sary. pumping speed. ➨ Pump too hot? ✔...

  • Page 100: Replacing The Device Fuse

    page 100 of 152 Replacing the device fuse ➨ Switch off the pump. ➨ Disconnect the electrical power cord before remov- ing the fuse holder. Identify and eliminate the cause of failure before switch- ing on the pump again. fuse holder ➨...

  • Page 101: Replacing Diaphragms And Valves

    page 101 of 152 Replacing diaphragms and valves + Please read section ”Replacing diaphragms and valves” com- pletely before starting maintenance. The pictures may show other versions of pumps. This does not change the method of replacing diaphragms and valves. ➨...
  • Page 102 ME 16C NT VARIO / PC 3016 NT VARIO Set of seals (diaphragms, valves and O-rings) ..........696839 for MD 12C NT VARIO, MV 10C NT VARIO / PC 3012 NT VARIO / PC 3010 NT VARIO Diaphragm key (w/f 66) ................636554 + Service only one side of the pump at a time to avoid the mixing of parts.

  • Page 103: Disassembling The Pump Housing

    page 103 of 152 Tools required (metric): - Torx driver T10 / T20 - 3 / 4 / 5 mm wide Allen key - 2.5 mm wide slotted screwdriver - Flat pliers - Phillips screwdriver size 1 / 2 - Diaphragm key width 66 mm Disassembling the pump housing...
  • Page 104 page 104 of 152 size 1...
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  • Page 106 106 of 152 2.5 mm 2.5 mm ME 16C NT VARIO, MD 12C NT VARIO, MV 10C NT VARIO:...
  • Page 107 page 107 of 152 Emission condenser Peltronic 2.5 mm Emission condenser Peltronic...
  • Page 108 page 108 of 152 Emission condenser Peltronic...
  • Page 109 page 109 of 152 + Don’t loosen this screw!
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  • Page 112: Checking Diaphragms And Valves

    page 112 of 152 Checking diaphragms and valves Position Component Position Component Clamping bracket Diaphragm support disc Disc spring Washers Valve head Connecting rod O-rings Housing Valves Distributor Head cover Hose clip Diaphragm clamping disc PTFE tube with square head screw Diaphragm...

  • Page 113: Replacing The Diaphragms

    page 113 of 152 2.5 mm Replacing the diaphragms + Clean. 696867 / 696839...
  • Page 114 page 114 of 152...
  • Page 115 page 115 of 152 + Pay attention to number of washers!
  • Page 116 page 116 of 152 + Pay attention to number of washers! + 4.4 ft.lbf (6 Nm) It is recommended to use a torque wrench. Attach torque wrench to diaphragm key (hexagonal bolt 6 mm wide).

  • Page 117: Replacing The Valves

    page 117 of 152 + Screw in diagonally at first slightly, then tighten. + 8.9 ft.lbf (12 Nm) Replacing the valves...
  • Page 118 page 118 of 152 + Clean.
  • Page 119 page 119 of 152 696867 / 696839...
  • Page 120 page 120 of 152 + 2.2 ft.lbf (3 Nm)
  • Page 121 page 121 of 152 + Maintain all pump heads in the same way.
  • Page 122 122 of 152 MD 12C NT VARIO PC 3012 NT VARIO ME 16C NT VARIO PC 3016 NT VARIO MV 10C NT VARIO PC 3010 NT VARIO...
  • Page 123 123 of 152 ME 16C NT VARIO MD 12C NT VARIO MV 10C NT VARIO PC 3016 NT VARIO PC 3012 NT VARIO PC 3010 NT VARIO...

  • Page 124: Replacing The Valve At The Distributor

    Replacing the valve at the distributor (not ME 16C NT VARIO / PC 3016 NT VARIO) 2.5 mm ME 16C NT VARIO MD 12C NT VARIO MV 10C NT VARIO 2.5 mm ME 16C NT VARIO MD 12C NT VARIO MV 10C NT VARIO...
  • Page 125 page 125 of 152 size 2 Version A (valve: Ø 24,4 mm):...
  • Page 126 page 126 of 152 696839 Ø 24,4 mm Ø 26 mm Version B (valve: Ø 37 mm): 696839 Ø 37 mm Ø 40 mm...
  • Page 127 127 of 152 size 2 ME 16C NT VARIO MD 12C NT VARIO MV 10C NT VARIO size 2...
  • Page 128 page 128 of 152 + Do not operate the pump without pump housing! Danger due to freely rotating fan! Risk of overheating due to missing cooling air guide.

  • Page 129: Assembling The Pump Housing

    page 129 of 152 Assembling the pump housing + 8.9 ft.lbf (12 Nm)
  • Page 130 page 130 of 152 + 8.9 ft.lbf (12 Nm)
  • Page 131 page 131 of 152...
  • Page 132 page 132 of 152 + 3.7 ft.lbf (5 Nm) + 3.7 ft.lbf (5 Nm) + 3.7 ft.lbf (5 Nm)
  • Page 133 page 133 of 152...
  • Page 134 page 134 of 152 Emission condenser Peltronic Emission condenser Peltronic Emission condenser Peltronic...
  • Page 135 page 135 of 152 + 3.7 ft.lbf (5 Nm)
  • Page 136 page 136 of 152 size 1...
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  • Page 138 page 138 of 152 Checking the ultimate vacuum ➨ A fter any intervention at the equipment (e.g., repair / maintenance) the ultimate vacuum of the pump has to be checked. Only if the pump achieves its specified ultimate vacuum, the pump’s leak rate is low enough to ensure that no explosive atmospheres will occur in the inte- rior of the equipment.

  • Page 139: Replacing The Overpressure Safety Relief Device

    page 139 of 152 Replacing the overpressure safety relief device at the exhaust waste vapor condenser size 1...
  • Page 140 page 140 of 152 638821 638821...
  • Page 141 page 141 of 152 size 1...

  • Page 142: Repair - Maintenance - Return - Calibration

    3 or 4. These devices cannot be checked, maintained or re- paired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. The same conditions apply to on-site work. No repair, maintenance, return or calibration is possi- ble unless the correctly completed health and safety clearance form is returned.
  • Page 143 page 143 of 152 If you do not wish a repair on the basis of our quotation, the device may be returned to you disassembled and at your expense. In many cases, the components must be cleaned in the factory prior to repair. For cleaning we use an environmentally friendly water based process.

  • Page 144: Warranty

    144 of 152 Warranty VACUUBRAND shall be liable for insuring that this prod- uct, including any agreed installation, has been free of de- fects at the time of the transfer of risk. VACUUBRAND shall not be liable for the consequences...

  • Page 145: Health And Safety Clearance Form

    * Contact the VACUUBRAND service absolutely before dispatching the device. ** Devices which have been in contact with biological substances of risk level 3 or 4 cannot be checked, main- tained or repaired. Also decontaminated devices must not returned to VACUUBRAND due to a residual risk. ☐...

  • Page 146: Ec Declaration Of Conformity Of The Machinery

    Membranvakuumpumpe / Diaphragm vacuum pump / Pompe à membrane: Typ / Type / Type: ME 16C NT VARIO / MD 12C NT VARIO / MV 10C NT VARIO / PC 3016 NT VARIO / PC 3012 NT VARIO / PC 3012 NT VARIO + EK Peltronic / PC 3010 NT VARIO Artikelnummer / Order number / Numéro d‘article: 741700 / 743700 / 744700 / 741800 / 743800,...

  • Page 147: China Rohs

    China RoHS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – China RoHS 2 VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG has made reasonable efforts to ensure that hazardous mate- rials and substances may not be used in its products. In order to determine the concentration of hazardous substances in all homogeneous materials of the subassemblies, a “Product Conformity Assessment”...
  • Page 148 (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr+VI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Products manufactured by VACUUBRAND may enter into further devices (e.g., rotary evaporator) or can be used together with other appliances (e.g., usage as booster pumps).
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  • Page 152 Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4 · 97877 Wertheim / Germany T +49 9342 808-0 · F +49 9342 808-5555 info@vacuubrand.com · www.vacuubrand.com VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG - Technology for Vacuum Systems - © 2017 VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG Printed in Germany Manual-no.: 999266 / 07/27/2017...

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