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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Pfeiffer Vacuum product. Your new roots pump should support you in your individual application with full performance and without malfunctions. The name Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for high-quality vacuum technology, a comprehensive and complete range of top-quality products and first-class service.
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Safety precautions Limits of use Proper use Foreseeable misuse Personnel qualification 2.7.1 Ensuring personnel qualification 2.7.2 Personnel qualification for maintenance and repair 2.7.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum Product description Function 3.1.1 Drive 3.1.2 Cooling 3.1.3 Mounting orientations Identifying the product...
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Set value settings Additional parameter for the DCU Operation Putting the vacuum pump into operation Switching on the vacuum pump Configuring the connections with the Pfeiffer Vacuum parameter set Operating modes 8.4.1 Normal operation 8.4.2 Stand-by operation 8.4.3 Operation speed setting mode Operation monitoring 8.5.1 Operating mode display via LED...
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List of tables List of tables Tbl. 1: Stickers on the product Tbl. 2: Abbreviations used Tbl. 3: Permissible ambient conditions Tbl. 4: Features of the roots pumps Tbl. 5: Plug arrangement of the D-Sub socket, 15-pin Tbl. 6: Features of the RS-485 interface Tbl.
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Cross-link via connection RS-485 using connection cables and accessories Fig. 16: Replace the baffle strainer of the fan Fig. 17: Drain the lubricant Fig. 18: Filling with lubricant Fig. 19: HiLobe 1004, HiLobe 1304, HiLobe 2104 | DN 100 Fig. 20: RC 4000 electronic drive unit 6/62...
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Keep the manual for future consultation. 1.1 Validity These operating instructions are for customers of Pfeiffer Vacuum. They describe the function of the designated product and provide the most important information for safe usage of the product. The de- scriptions comply with applicable directives. All information provided in these operating instructions refer to the current development status of the product.
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About this manual Sequence of multi-part action steps The numerical list indicates an action with multiple necessary steps. 1. Step 1 2. Step 2 3..1.3.2 Pictographs Pictographs used in the document indicate useful information. Note 1.3.3 Stickers on the product This section describes all the stickers on the product along with their meaning.
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About this manual Closure seal warranty seal The product is sealed ex-factory. Damaging or removing a clo- sure seal results in loss of the warranty. Oil can The "Oil can" sticker indicates the filler screws for lubricant. Tbl. 1: Stickers on the product Fig.
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Standard for a physical interface for asynchronous serial data transmission (Recom- mended Standard) remote 15-pin D-Sub connecting socket on the control panel of the switch box Short-circuit capacity Fluoropolymer rubber Frequency converter Operating instructions Service instructions Pfeiffer Vacuum Tbl. 2: Abbreviations used 10/62...
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Safety 2 Safety 2.1 General safety instructions This document includes the following 4 risk levels and 1 information level. DANGER Imminent danger Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. ► Instructions on avoiding the hazardous situation WARNING Possibly imminent danger Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Safety Risks during installation DANGER Danger to life from electric shock Contact with exposed and live elements generate an electric shock. Incorrect connection of the mains supply leads to the risk of live housing parts that can be touched. There is a risk to life. ►...
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Safety CAUTION Electric shock and damage to the vacuum pump and electronic drive unit due to improper connection and disconnection of components With existing power supply connection to the switch box, there is a risk of electric shock when making contact with the motor connecting plug.
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Safety WARNING Risk of crushing from rotating parts Fingers and hands may be caught by rotating pistons within the connection flange. This results in se- vere injuries. ► Keep limbs out of the reach of the roots pump. WARNING Health hazard through poisoning from toxic contaminated components or devices Toxic process media result in contamination of devices or parts of them.
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► Adhere to the installation, commissioning, operating, and maintenance instructions. ► Use only accessory parts recommended by Pfeiffer Vacuum. at installation altitudes > 1,000m above m.s.l. and an ambient temperature of 40 °C the rated power of the...
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● Use with vacuum and/or fore-vacuum flange open to the atmosphere ● Modification of frequency converter parameters in the electronic drive unit ● Using lubricants not specified by Pfeiffer Vacuum ● Using pipes to lift the vacuum pump ● Use of accessories or spare parts that are not listed in these instructions ●...
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─ Customer with Pfeiffer Vacuum service training ─ Pfeiffer Vacuum service technician 2.7.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum For optimal and trouble-free use of this product, Pfeiffer Vacuum offers a comprehensive range of courses and technical trainings. For more information, please contact Pfeiffer Vacuum technical training.
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Product description 3 Product description 3.1 Function The operating principle of the HiLobe roots pump is based on 2 synchronous pistons that rotate in a housing without touching. The pumping effects arise as a result of the opposing rotation of the 2 figure- of-eight shaped rolling pistons.
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Product description Fig. 5: Design, horizontal direction of flow 1 Filler screw Connecting cable, fan/temperature sensor 2 Measurement connection vacuum side Sight glass motor side 3 Motor power supply plug Fan cover 4 Filler screw Vacuum flange with flange cover (foil) 5 Measurement connection fore-vacuum side Sight glass, opposite side 6 Fore-vacuum flange with flange cover (foil)
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3.2 Identifying the product To ensure for a clear identification of the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always keep all of the information on the rating plate to hand.
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● Fill the gear and bearing chambers with lubricant only once the final installation posi- tion is reached. Packing Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends storing the transport packaging. General notes 1. Observe weight specified on the rating plate. 2. Where possible, always transport or ship the roots pump in its original packaging.
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6. Keep the eye bolts for future use. 4.2 Storing the vacuum pump The roots pumps do not have any corrosion protection on the inside. Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends storing the products in their original transport packaging. Procedure 1. Close both connection flanges.
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Installation 5 Installation 5.1 Installing the vacuum pump General notes for the installation of vacuum components ► Choose an installation location that permits access to the product and to supply lines at all times. ► Observe the ambient conditions given for the area of use. ►...
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► Please refer to rating plate of the vacuum pump for type and quantity of intended lubricant. – Only the lubricant used during initial installation is permissible. ► Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum if you want to use another type of lubricant. Permissible lubricants ●...
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Installation Fig. 10: Filling with lubricant 1 Filler screws Fill level limiter 2 Drain screw Filling the lubricant The oil chambers of the roots pump are each equipped with a fill level limiter. A riser tube limits the max. fill level. ●...
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Installation NOTICE Property damage from intake of solid particles During commissioning, there is a risk of damage to the suction chamber from dirt from the system or the pipes. ► Use a suitable protective strainer ("start-up strainer") in the intake flange. ►...
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Installation Condensate separator Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends installing a condensate separator, with condensate drain at the lowest point of the exhaust line. Connecting the fore-vacuum side 1. Choose a minimum pipe cross section equal to the nominal diameter of the pressure flange.
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Installation 5.7 Connect the temperature sensors and fan The roots pump has an M 6 connecting thread on each of its two oil chambers with pre-assembled tem- perature sensors for temperature monitoring. The respective cable is routed to the outside through a hole in the fan cover.
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Installation WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock on account of incorrect installation The device's power supply uses life-threatening voltages. Unsafe or improper installation can lead to life-threatening situations from electric shocks obtained from working with or on the unit. ►...
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The 15-pin sub-D connection with the "remote" designation offers the possibility to operate the electron- ic drive unit via remote control. The following specifications are the factory settings for the electronic drive unit. They can be configured with the Pfeiffer Vacuum parameter set. ► Utilize the screened plug and cable.
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6.1.4 RS-485 Pin 13 and pin 14 You can connect a Pfeiffer Vacuum display and control unit (DCU or HPU) or an external PC via pin 13 and pin 14 on the D-sub connection of the electronic drive unit. 6.2 Interface RS-485...
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Interfaces The interface with the designation “RS-485” is intended for the connection of a Pfeiffer Vacuum display and control unit (DCU or HPU) or an external computer. The connections are galvanically safe and are isolated from the maximum supply voltage for the electronic drive unit.
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● Group address "9xx" for all identical units (no response) ● global address "000" for all units on the bus (no response) Action according to telegram description n2 – n0 Pfeiffer Vacuum parameter numbers I1 – I0 Data length dn to d0 dn – d0 Data in the respective data type (see chapter “Data types”, page...
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Interfaces --> ASCII 6.3.5 Data types Data type Description Length Example l1 – l0 boolean_old Logical value (false/true) 000000 corresponds with false 111111 corresponds with true u_integer Positive whole number 000000 to 999999 u_real Positive fixed point number 001571 corresponds with 15.71 u_expo Positive exponential number...
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Important settings and function-related characteristics are factory-programmed into the electronic drive unit as parameters. Each parameter has a three-digit number and a description. The use of the parame- ter is possible via Pfeiffer Vacuum displays and control panels, or externally via RS-485 using Pfeiffer Vacuum protocol.
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Parameter set Display Designations Functions Data Unit min. max. type cess fault type VentOnOff 0 = off 1 = on valid only for pumps with CtrlViaInt Operation of 1 = remote the interface 2 = RS-485 4 = PV.can 32 = Keys on the front pan- 255 = Interface selection IntSelLckd Interface selec-...
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The basic parameter set is set in the electronic drive unit ex-factory. For controlling con- nected external components (e.g. vacuum measuring instruments), additional parameters (extended parameter set) are available in the corresponding Pfeiffer Vacuum display and control panels. ● Refer to the corresponding operating instructions of the respective components.
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Alternative: Switch on via the Pfeiffer Vacuum parameter ► Set the parameter [P:010] to the value "1". 8.3 Configuring the connections with the Pfeiffer Vacuum parameter set The electronic drive unit is pre-configured with the factory default basic functions and is ready for opera- tion.
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The control is carried out by means of "PLC level". Operate with peripheral devices DCU or HPU. 1. When handling the Pfeiffer Vacuum display and control unit, observe the associated operating in- structions: – "DCU" operating instructions available from the Download Center.
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Operation 8.4.2 Stand-by operation Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends stand-by operation for the vacuum pump during breaks in processes or production. ● The factory setting for stand-by is 25 Hz and cannot be changed. ● Stand-by operation has priority over rotation speed setting mode.
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3. Vent the vacuum pump via the intake side to avoid the gas backstreaming. 4. Switch off the process- and pump-specific media supply (e.g. the sealing gas supply). Alternative: Switch off via the Pfeiffer Vacuum parameter ► Set the parameter [P:010] to the value "0".
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► Keep limbs out of the reach of the roots pump. NOTICE Danger of property damage from improper maintenance Unprofessional work on the vacuum pump will lead to damage for which Pfeiffer Vacuum accepts no liability. ► We recommend taking advantage of our service training offering.
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Maintenance ly, no warranty or liability claims are accepted on the part of Pfeiffer Vacuum. This also applies wher- ever parts other than original spare parts are used. Action Inspection Maintenance Maintenance Required level 1 level 3 material described in document...
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The usable life may deviate from the reference value specified depending on thermic and chemical loads, or due to penetrating process media in gear and bearing chambers. Safety data sheets You can obtain the safety data sheets for lubricants from Pfeiffer Vacuum on request, or from the Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center.
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Maintenance Fig. 17: Drain the lubricant 1 Lubricant filler screws with seal Drain screws with seal 2 Fill level limiter Drain the lubricant Unscrew the fill level limiter To drain the lubricant, in addition to the drain screws, also unscrew the fill level limiter on the underside of the pump.
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Maintenance Fig. 18: Filling with lubricant 1 Filler screws Fill level limiter 2 Drain screw Fill lubricant 1. Screw the fill level limiter back in. 2. Place a collection receptacle under each drain. 3. Fill the lubricant on both sides up to the maximum fill level. –...
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The useful life of the lubricant is limited (max. 2 years). Prior to recommissioning, carry out the follow- ing operations following inactivity of 2 years or more: ► Observe the maintenance instructions – consult Pfeiffer Vacuum where necessary. ► Change the lubricant.
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● Suction chamber dirty ● Switch off the vacuum pump immedi- ately. ● Clean suction chamber. ● If necessary, contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. Vacuum pump switches off after a while af- ● Thermal protection ● Determine the cause and eliminate the...
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● Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. (FC) Err002 Motor excess voltage ● Error in the frequency converter ● Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. (FC) Err023 Motor undervoltage ● Error in the frequency converter ● Check the mains input voltage (FC) ● Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service.
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Display in DCU Problem Possible causes Remedy ** Error E043 ** Hardware error ● E ● Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. PROM write error ** Error E090 ** Internal device ● RAM not large enough ● Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. error ●...
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We are consistently striving to perfect our core competence, service for vacuum components. And our service is far from over once you’ve purchased a product from Pfeiffer Vacuum. It often enough really just begins then. In proven Pfeiffer Vacuum quality, of course.
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Service solutions from Pfeiffer Vacuum 5. Prepare the product for transport in accordance with the details in the declaration of contamination. a) Neutralize the product with nitrogen or dry air. b) Close all openings with airtight blank flanges. c) Seal the product in appropriate protective film.
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► Use only original spare parts. Spare parts packs Pump version Order no. Maintenance kit 1 HiLobe 1004 PP E47 000 -T HiLobe 1004 H HiLobe 1304 HiLobe 1304 H HiLobe 2104 HiLobe 2104 H Maintenance kit 3 HiLobe 1004...
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Accessories 14 Accessories View the line of accessories for Pfeiffer Vacuum roots pumps online at pfeiffer-vacuum.de. 14.1 Accessory information Fixing materials Type-specific assembled packages ensure secure fastening of the vacuum pump. Optionally with splint- er shield or protective screen. Display units and cable Display and operating units are used to check and adjust operating parameters.
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Accessories Article Order number P3, mineral oil, 0.5 l PK 001 136 -T P3, mineral oil, 1 l PK 001 106 -T P3, mineral oil, 5 l PK 001 107 -T P3, mineral oil, 20 l PK 001 108 -T Tbl.
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Technical data and dimensions 15 Technical data and dimensions 15.1 General Basis for the technical data of Pfeiffer Vacuum roots pumps ● Specifications according to PNEUROP committee PN5 ● ISO 21360-1: 2016 “Vacuum technology - Standard methods for measuring vacuum-pump per- formance - General description”...
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Weight 115 kg 115 kg 115 kg Tbl. 26: Technical data HiLobe | vertical direction of flow Classification HiLobe 1004 H HiLobe 1304 H HiLobe 2104 H Order number PP V30 400 PP V31 400 PP V32 400 Flange (in)
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Technical data and dimensions Classification HiLobe 1004 H HiLobe 1304 H HiLobe 2104 H Protection category IP54 IP54 IP54 Integral leak rate < 1 · 10 hPa·l/s < 1 · 10 hPa·l/s < 1 · 10 hPa·l/s Input voltage(s) 305 – 528 V AC, 305 –...
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Technical data and dimensions 3 phase/PE Ansicht/view A max. 16 A Temp. 1 Temp. 2 Fan 1 Fan 2 M 6 (4x) Fig. 20: RC 4000 electronic drive unit 60/62...
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DIN EN 60529: 2014 DIN EN 60204-1: 2014 DIN EN IEC 63000: 2019 The authorized representative for the compilation of technical documents is Mr. Sebas- tian Oberbeck, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Berliner Straße 43, 35614 Asslar, Germany. Signature: Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH Berliner Straße 43...
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