Pfeiffer Vacuum QMH 40 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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QMH 40X

High-frequency generator for QMG 700 HiQuad

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Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Translation of the Original QMH 40X High-frequency generator for QMG 700 HiQuad ®...
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 Foreseeable improper use Responsibilities and warranty Owner requirements Personnel qualification 2.9.1 Ensuring personnel qualification 2.9.2 Personnel qualification for maintenance and repair 2.9.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum 2.10 Operator requirements Product description Structure Functional description Connections 3.3.1 QC connection to QC 700 control unit 3.3.2 Connections FA and RF+ / RF- to the QMA analyzer...
Page 4 Cleaning device Malfunctions Shipping Recycling and disposal 11.1 General disposal information 11.2 Dispose of a mass spectrometer system Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vacuum Ordering information 13.1 Ordering parts 13.2 Ordering spare parts and accessories Technical data and dimensions 14.1 Technical data 14.2 Electrical data...
Page 5 List of tables List of tables Tbl. 1: Applicable documents Tbl. 2: Abbreviations used Tbl. 3: Permissible ambient conditions Tbl. 4: Pin assignment of QC connection Tbl. 5: Functions Tbl. 6: Coding Tbl. 7: Pin assignment of FA connection Tbl. 8: Pin assignment of RF+ and RF- connections Tbl.
Page 6 List of figures List of figures Fig. 1: Structure Fig. 2: Pin assignment of QC connection Fig. 3: Pin assignment of FA connection Fig. 4: Pin assignment of EP connection Fig. 5: Max. permissible heat development Fig. 6: Horizontal mounting plane and permissible inclination Fig.
Page 7 QMH 402-2 You can find the part number on the rating plate of the product. Pfeiffer Vacuum reserves the right to make technical changes without prior notification. The figures in this document are not to scale. Dimensions are in mm unless stated otherwise.
Page 8 About this manual 1.3 Conventions 1.3.1 Instructions in the text Usage instructions in the document follow a general structure that is complete in itself. The required ac- tion is indicated by an individual step or multi-part action steps. Individual action step A horizontal, solid triangle indicates the only step in an action. ►...
Page 9 About this manual 1.4 Trademark proof ● HiQuad ® is a registered trademark of Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH. ● QUADERA ® is a registered trademark of Inficon GmbH. 9/48...
Page 10 Safety instructions according to product life stages All safety instructions in this document are based on the results of a risk assessment. Pfeiffer Vacuum has taken into account all the relevant life stages of the product. Risks during installation DANGER Danger to life from electric shock Inadequate or incorrect grounding of the unit leads to contact-sensitive voltage on the housing.
Page 11 ► Only operate the unit in a dry environment. ► Operate the unit away from fluids and sources of moisture. ► Do not switch on the unit if fluid has entered it. Instead contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. ► Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning the unit.
Page 12 Safety Risks during disposal WARNING Health hazard through poisoning from toxic contaminated components or devices Toxic process media result in contamination of devices or parts of them. During maintenance work, there is a risk to health from contact with these poisonous substances. Illegal disposal of toxic sub- stances causes environmental damage.
Page 13 QMA quadrupole analyzer. The high-frequency generator is intended exclusively for use as a power supply unit for a Pfeiffer Vacuum QMA 400, QMA 410 or QMA 430 quadrupole analyzer. ► Install, operate and maintain the product only in accordance with these operating instructions.
Page 14 ─ Customer with Pfeiffer Vacuum service training ─ Pfeiffer Vacuum service technician 2.9.3 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.
Page 15 4. Comply with the limits of use. 5. Observe the technical data. 6. Please contact the Pfeiffer Vacuum Service Center if your questions on operation or maintenance of the product are not answered in these operating instructions. – You can find information in the Pfeiffer Vacuum service area.
Page 16 Product description 3 Product description 3.1 Structure Fig. 1: Structure 1 Control element: "mass calibration low/high" Connection for electrometer pre-amplifier "ep1 (faraday)" 2 Illuminated bar: "tuning" Connection for electrometer pre-amplifier "ep2 (sem)" 3 Connections for HF coaxial cables RF+ and Grounding screw M4 4 Control element: "tune"...
Page 17 Product description 3.3 Connections 3.3.1 QC connection to QC 700 control unit Interfaces on QC 700 For details about the interfaces on the QC 700, refer to the operating instructions of the QMG 700 HiQuad. At the QMH 4x0, there is a permanently installed 3 m connection cable for connection to the QC 700. →...
Page 18 Product description Signal word Level Function of QMH SCAN± 0 – +10.24 V MASS = (SCAN/10.24 V) x M RESOL± 0 – +10.24 V ΔM = ΔM + (RESOL/10.24 V) x ΔM EP± 0 – ±16 V Output signal of electrometer pre-amplifier (EP) Tbl.
Page 19 You will need all the data from the rating plate to safely identify the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum. ► To ensure clear identification of the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always keep all of the information on the rating plate to hand.
Page 20 Product description Unpacking the product and checking completeness of the shipment 1. Unpack the product. 2. Check that the shipment is complete. 3. Ensure that no parts are damaged. 20/48...
Page 21 Transport and storage 4 Transport and storage 4.1 Transporting the product NOTICE Damage caused by incorrect transport Transport in unsuitable packaging or failure to install all transport locks can result in damage to the product. ► Comply with the instructions for safe transport. Packing We recommend keeping the transport packaging and original protective cover.
Page 22 Installation 5 Installation DANGER Danger to life due to electric voltage High voltages are present inside the device. When touching parts that are live, there is a risk of death. If there is visible damage, there is a risk of death when commissioning the device. ►...
Page 23 Installation Recommendations ► Avoid operation if exposed to high humidity, a dusty atmosphere, mechanical vibrations, and ex- treme fluctuations in ambient temperature. ► Make sure that the ambient air of the device warms up to max. 50 °C during operation (measured at a distance of 30 cm).
Page 24 Installation Fig. 8: 6 possible installation positions Procedure 1. Place the device on an appropriate surface that is convenient for working on it. 2. Fasten the device to the support. 3. Fasten the device with the support on the QMA. 5.2 Establishing an electrical connection 5.2.1 Establishing grounding connection NOTICE...
Page 25 ► If necessary, refer to the test log for the polarity. ► Only use the cables supplied by Pfeiffer Vacuum, with the specified length and capacity. ► Connect the plug that is fit to a Teflon hose to the QMA, to ensure that bakeout is possible there.
Page 26 Commissioning 6 Commissioning Prerequisites ● All electrical connections established ● All conditions of the overall system fulfilled (e.g. adequate vacuum) 6.1 Waiting time No operation with higher masses during the waiting time During the waiting time, do not operate the QMH with higher masses (FIRST MASS + SCAN WIDTH ≤0.5 M ), as this could impair the control unit function due to the high load on the power supply.
Page 27 Commissioning Calibrating HF generator at "tune" The turning range equals three rotations, thereafter, the setting values repeat. The turning angle for the permissible detuning equals approx. 90° at M = M 1. In the case of a detuned QMH, rotate "tune" slowly until "fault" stops flashing and the "tuning" illuminated bar is at its greatest length.
Page 28 7 Operation 7.1 Measuring spectra Pfeiffer Vacuum supplies the QMH with calibrated mass scale and set resolution, in a complete system with control unit and analyzer. The control unit supplies a "RESOLUTION" signal though which the mass peak width ΔM can be preselected within the range of –...
Page 29 If there are step changes in the mass number, it takes several ms (depending on the size and direction of the step and the type of QMH) until the HF and DC values stabilize in the new state. Pfeiffer Vacuum control units take this into account in the integrated software.
Page 30 NOTICE Damage to electronics as result of improper repairs Pfeiffer Vacuum has very accurately harmonized the circuit boards of the device to the other assem- bly groups. Correct calibration can only be performed in the factory. ► Never replace circuit boards or other components in the course of device repairs.
Page 31 ► Operate the device away from fluids and humidity sources. ► Take special precautions if there is a risk of dripping water. ► Do not switch on the device if fluid has penetrated into it, instead contact the Pfeiffer Vacuum Service Center.
Page 32 ● Measure the capacitance values (inner con- ductor RF A, RF B). Defect in HF circuit of the ● Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. HF generator "fault" flashes continuously. Short-circuit in the HF load ● Disconnect the HF coaxial cable at the RF+...
Page 33 ● Operate the QMH HF generator for a long pe- riod with small masses, so that heat of the de- vice evaporates the moisture. Defect in QMH HF genera- ● Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. "fault" occasionally flashes with Individual flashovers in the ● (Like error symptom F3) a high mass.
Page 34 Malfunctions Error symptom Possible causes and lo- Remedy calization Field axis voltage not con- ● Connect the field axis cable at the QMH HF Irregular peaks, ragged shape nected at plug FA . generator and at the QMA analyzer. Field axis voltage value too ●...
Page 35 ► Comply with the instructions for safe distribution. Decontamination subject to charge Pfeiffer Vacuum decontaminates products not clearly declared "Free of contamination" at your expense. Ship product safely ► Do not ship microbiological, explosive or radioactively contaminated products.
Page 36 – Fluoroelastomers (FKM) – Potentially contaminated components that come into contact with media 11.2 Dispose of a mass spectrometer system Pfeiffer Vacuum mass spectrometer systems contain materials that you must recycle. 1. Dismantle the housing parts. 2. Dismantle all individual components.
Page 37 We are always focused on perfecting our core competence – servicing of vacuum components. Once you have purchased a product from Pfeiffer Vacuum, our service is far from over. This is often exactly where service begins. Obviously, in proven Pfeiffer Vacuum quality.
Page 38 Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vacuum 5. Prepare the product for transport in accordance with the provisions in the contamination declaration. a) Neutralize the product with nitrogen or dry air. b) Seal all openings with blind flanges, so that they are airtight.
Page 39 Ordering information 13 Ordering information 13.1 Ordering parts Ordering spare parts, accessories or optional components ► Always specify the following details when ordering spare parts, accessories or optional compo- nents: ● all details according to the rating plate ● description and order number according to the parts list 13.2 Ordering spare parts and accessories Description Order number...
Page 40 Technical data and dimensions 14 Technical data and dimensions 14.1 Technical data Parameter Value Dimensions 235 × 193 × 340 mm Housing (W × H × D) (approx.) Cable lengths Control cable (QC) Control cable extension 7 m (to a total of 10 m) HF coaxial cable 0.7 m Field axis cable...
Page 41 Technical data and dimensions Parameter QMH 400-1 QMH 400-5 Current consumption (max. permissible detuning) ● Furnace cold ≤ 2.5 ● Furnace warm ≤2.3 ● When RF OFF ≤0.9 Internal power loss ● Furnace warm, max. permissible ≤100 detuning Temperatures ● Excess temperature of the hous- [°...
Page 42 Technical data and dimensions Parameter QMH 400-1 QMH 400-5 ● Constant peak width ΔM , remote-controlled with RESOLU- 0.2–2.2 0.3–7 TION signal ● Constant ΔM/M resolution can be set: resolution coarse 0–2 0–2 (ΔM > 0.2 u) (ΔM > 0.3 u) ●...
Page 43 M , the direction of the step re- sponse, the QMH type and the required accuracy of measurement. Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends ex- perimenting to optimize the waiting periods, in particular for fast measuring speeds. This is the only way to find the best compromise between speed and accuracy of measurement.
Page 44 Appendix 15.2.1 Apparent peak position and line width The apparent mass position depends on the line width ΔM (that is, on the resolution). This shift of the peak maxima with the line width is a natural phenomenon of the quadrupole mass spectrometer. For this reason, the position of the peak top on the mass scale is not an accurate indicator of the mass number.
Page 45 Appendix 15.2.4 Deviations from M and ΔM The diagrams show how the deviations from the reference values can be determined. Here dM is the deviation from the setpoint of the mass position M and dΔM is the deviation from the setpoint of the line width ΔM.
Page 46 4 d, e, and j) Harmonized standards and applied national standards and specifications: DIN EN 61010-1:2011-07 DIN EN 61326-1:2013-07 DIN EN 55011:2009 + A1:2010 (Class A) Signature: Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH Berliner Straße 43 35614 Asslar Germany (Daniel Sälzer) Asslar, 2022-11-01...
Page 47 EN IEC 61326-1:2021 EN 55011:2016 + A1:2017 + A11:2020 + A2:2021 The manufacturer's authorized representative in the United Kingdom and the authorized agent for compiling the technical documentation is Pfeiffer Vacuum Ltd, 16 Plover Close, In- terchange Park, MK169PS Newport Pagnell. Signature: Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH Berliner Straße 43...

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