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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Translation of the Original TPG 201 Pirani handheld measurement instrument...
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Page 2: Telegram Example
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
Establishing vacuum connection Inserting block battery Connecting power supply pack Data transfer Interfaces USB interface Pfeiffer Vacuum protocol for USB interface 6.2.1 Telegram frame 6.2.2 Telegram description 6.2.3 Telegram example 1 6.2.4 Telegram example 2 6.2.5 Data types Parameter set... - Page 4 Table of contents 8.4.1 Measuring pressure in auto-off mode 8.4.2 Measuring pressure in continuous mode Storing measured values Reading and setting parameters Determining effective pressure with correction factors Monitoring the operating condition Dismantling Maintenance 10.1 Cleaning components 10.2 Handheld measurement instrument calibration Malfunctions Shipping Recycling and disposal...
- Page 5 List of tables List of tables Tbl. 1: Abbreviations used Tbl. 2: Permissible ambient conditions Tbl. 3: Characteristics of the USB interface Tbl. 4: Explanation and meaning of the parameters Tbl. 5: Parameter set | Status requests Tbl. 6: Parameter set | Set value settings and pressure value query Tbl.
- Page 6 List of figures List of figures Fig. 1: Design of the handheld measurement instrument Fig. 2: Inserting block battery Fig. 3: Opening dust cover Fig. 4: "USB" connection Fig. 5: Starting handheld measurement instrument in configuration mode Fig. 6: Handheld measurement instrument in PC mode Fig.
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Page 7: About This Manual
Declaration of conformity A component of these operating instructions 1.1.2 Variants This document applies to the TPG 201 Pirani handheld measurement instrument. ● Article number: PT G28 201 You can find the part number on the rating plate of the product. -
Page 8: Pictographs
This section describes all the stickers on the product along with their meanings. Rating plate The rating plate is located on the D-35614 Asslar back of the device. Mod. TPG 201 PT G28 201 xxxxxxxx Range 5.0x10 - 1000 hPa Made in Germany 2022/02 1.3.4 Abbreviations... -
Page 9: Safety
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 WARNING Risk of injury resulting from overpressure in the vacuum system Opening tensioning pieces with an overpressure >... - Page 10 Safety Risks during operation WARNING Risk of injury resulting from overpressure in the vacuum system Opening tensioning pieces with an overpressure > 1000 hPa in the vacuum system can lead to inju- ries as a result of flying parts, and escaping process medium could prove harmful to health. Elastomer seals in KF connections (e.g.
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Page 11: Safety Precautions
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 12: Proper Use
Safety 2.5 Proper use The handheld measurement instrument provides vacuum measurement of gases within the range of 5 × 10 to 1000 hPa. Use the product according to its intended purpose ► Install, operate and maintain the handheld measurement instrument only in accordance with these operating instructions. -
Page 13: Product Description
3.2.2 USB interface You can use the USB interface to: ● Configure unit parameters (Pfeiffer Vacuum protocol) ● Record and read out measured values (DokuStar software) ● Retrieve data or change parameters from a program provided by the customer with the LabView driver 3.3 Scope of delivery... - Page 14 Product description Unpacking the product and checking completeness of the shipment 1. Unpack the product. 2. Remove the transport fasteners, transport protection etc. 3. Store the transport fasteners, transport protection etc. in a safe place. 4. Check that the shipment is complete. 5.
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Page 15: Transport And Storage
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 16: Installation
Procedure 1. Remove the protective cap and store in a safe place. 2. Install the handheld measurement instrument on the vacuum system, with vacuum components from the Pfeiffer Vacuum Components Shop. 5.2 Inserting block battery Required material ● Block battery or equivalent rechargeable battery: ─... -
Page 17: Connecting Power Supply Pack
The “USB” port is located on the top side under the dust cover and is used to connect to a PC for data storage and unit configuration. The required USB driver can be found in the Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center. - Page 18 Installation Fig. 4: "USB" connection (+5 V) Ground (GND) 2 Data - Ground (GND) 3 Data + Procedure ► Connect a USB cable to the handheld measurement instrument and the PC. – When switched on, the handheld measurement instrument is ready for bidirectional data transfer and ends the current measured value display and any data recording currently run- ning.
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Page 19: Interfaces
Characteristics of the USB interface 6.2 Pfeiffer Vacuum protocol for USB interface 6.2.1 Telegram frame The telegram frame of the Pfeiffer Vacuum protocol contains only ASCII code characters [32; 127], the exception being the end character of the telegram C . Basically, a master (e.g. -
Page 20: Telegram Example
Interfaces 6.2.3 Telegram example 1 Query pressure value Current measured pressure (parameter [P:740], slave device address: "001") --> ASCII Data response: measured pressure 1 × 10 hPa as exponent 1E+3 Current measured pressure (parameter [P:740], slave device address: "001") --> ASCII 6.2.4 Telegram example 2 Incorrect command Incorrect command (parameter [P:888], slave device address: "001"... -
Page 21: Parameter Set
Brief description of the parameters Functions Function description of the parameters Data type Type of formatting of the parameter for the use with the Pfeiffer Vacuum protocol Access type R (read): Read access; W (write): Write access Unit Physical unit of the described variable min. -
Page 22: Set Value Settings And Pressure Value Query
Parameter set 7.3 Set value settings and pressure value query Display Designations Functions Data Access Unit min. max. can be type type fault stored Physical unit 0 = mbar 1 = Pa 3 = Torr 4 = hPa Pressure Pressure value Pressure value in format aaaabb aaaa = mantissa... -
Page 23: Operation
Operation 8 Operation WARNING Risk of injury resulting from overpressure in the vacuum system Opening tensioning pieces with an overpressure > 1000 hPa in the vacuum system can lead to inju- ries as a result of flying parts, and escaping process medium could prove harmful to health. Elastomer seals in KF connections (e.g. -
Page 24: Setting Data Storage Interval
Operation Functions and displays Description “Unit” is displayed mode Currently set unit Adjust unit mbar mode Torr mode Tbl. 7: Adjusting display unit Procedure ► Press the MODE button once until “unit” is displayed. – After 5 seconds, the currently set unit appears in the display. ►... -
Page 25: Measuring Pressure In Continuous Mode
Operation Functions and displays Description Down arrow: Auto-off mode The currently applied pressure is displayed. If no button is pressed mode for 20 seconds, the handheld measurement instrument switches off. Tbl. 9: Functions and displays in auto-off mode Procedure ► Press the MODE button. –... -
Page 26: Reading And Setting Parameters
– The handheld measurement instrument switches to auto-off mode. 8.6 Reading and setting parameters The handheld measurement instrument switches to PC mode when you connect to a PC via an availa- ble USB interface. Communication uses the Pfeiffer Vacuum protocol. Prerequisite ● Handheld measurement instrument in PC mode Fig. -
Page 27: Determining Effective Pressure With Correction Factors
Operation Reading and setting Pirani correction factor [P:742] ► Read the current correction factor via parameter [P:742]. ► Via parameter [P:742], set the correction factor to a value between 0.2 and 8.0 with 2 decimal places. – Example: Correction factor 0.20 = 000020 –... -
Page 28: Monitoring The Operating Condition
Operation Within the pressure range < 1 hPa, the display is linear. Gas and vapor mixtures Process gases are mostly mixtures of gas and vapor. Precise measuring of gas and vapor mixtures is only possible using partial pressure measurement instruments, for example a quadrupole mass spectrometer. -
Page 29: Dismantling
Dismantling 9 Dismantling 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 30: Maintenance
Warranty claim Opening the device during the warranty period or damaging/removing the warranty seal will void the warranty. Contact the Pfeiffer Vacuum Service Center in the event of process-related shorter mainte- nance intervals. Warranty Malfunctioning of the equipment as a direct result of contamination or wear, as well as wear parts, is not covered by the warranty. -
Page 31: Handheld Measurement Instrument Calibration
► 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: Tbl. 13: Zero Point Calibration
Maintenance Functions and displays Description “CAL.L” is displayed (zero point calibration) Zero point calibration (“CALI” display) mode Tbl. 13: Zero point calibration Zero point calibration 1. Press the MODE button repeatedly until “CAL” is displayed. – After 5 seconds, “CAL.H” is displayed, followed by “CAL.L” after a further 5 seconds. 2. -
Page 33: Malfunctions
Calibration performed at incorrect ● Perform a calibration to atmos- message pressure pheric pressure. ● Carry out a zero point calibration. Measured value deviation exceeds Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. calibration range “Err1” malfunction Sensor defective Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. message Tbl. -
Page 34: Shipping
► 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 35: Recycling And Disposal
– Potentially contaminated components that come into contact with media 13.2 Disposing of handheld measurement instrument Pfeiffer Vacuum handheld measurement instruments contain materials that must be recycled. 1. Decontaminate the components that come into contact with process gases. 2. Separate the components into recyclable materials. - Page 36 Information relating to the supply of battery-operated units ● The end user is legally obliged to return used batteries. ● Pfeiffer Vacuum will dispose of old batteries in returned units professionally and free of charge. ● Symbols on the batteries have the following meanings: ─...
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Page 37: Accessories
14.2 Ordering accessories Description Order number Accessories kit for TPG 201 and TPG 202, with power supply pack, 15 V, USB ca- PT 350 102 -T ble and software Centering ring with sintered metal filter, pore size 20 μm, FKM/stainless steel,... -
Page 38: Technical Data And Dimensions
Technical data and dimensions 15 Technical data and dimensions 15.1 General mbar Torr | mm Hg mbar 1 · 10 0.75 1000 1000 1 · 10 0.01 0.01 1 · 10 1 · 10 7.5 · 10 0.75 1 · 10 0.01 1000 Torr | mm Hg 1.33... -
Page 39: Dimensions
Technical data and dimensions 15.3 Dimensions DN 16 ISO-KF Fig. 10: Dimensions Dimensions in mm 39/42... -
Page 40: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Declaration for product(s) of the type: Handheld measurement instrument TPG 201 TPG 202 We hereby declare that the listed product satisfies all relevant provisions of the following European Directives. Electromagnetic compatibility 2014/30/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances 2011/65/EU... - Page 41 41/42...
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