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- Page 1 T-Station 300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL D39595880_A Original instructions...
- Page 2 Turbomolecular Pumps nEXT240, nEXT300 and B80000880 nEXT400 Trademark credit Edwards and the Edwards logo are trademarks of Edwards Limited, Innovation Drive, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9TW. Disclaimer The content of this manual may change from time to time without notice. We accept no liability for any errors that may appear in this manual nor do we make any expressed or implied warranties regarding the content.
- Page 3 Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9TW Declare that the following product T-station 300 TS300 – XX – 00Y Where: XX - Backing pump option. W = Wet, D = Dry, number = pump type Y - Electrical supply, Inlet flange option.
- Page 4 ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION EU EMC Directive: Class A/B Industrial equipment Caution: This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate protection to radio reception in such environments. EU RoHS Directive: Material Exemption Information This product is compliant with the following Exemptions Annex III: •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
6.2.1 Turbo screen..........27 D39595880_A Page 3 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... - Page 6 13.1 TAV vent valve and vent port adaptor (for nEXT300 turbo pump)..43 13.2 Outlet mist filter(for E2M1.5 rotary vacuum pump)....43 D39595880_A Page 4 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited...
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Page 8: Safety And Compliance
Information about properties or instructions for an action which, if ignored, will cause damage to the pump or the system. We reserve the right to change the design and the stated data. The illustrations are not binding. Keep the instructions for future use. D39595880_A Page 6 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 9: Safety Symbols
Warning - Risk of explosion There is a risk of explosion when you do the task. Warning - Use protective equipment Use appropriate protective equipment for the task. D39595880_A Page 7 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 10: General Description
The compact size of the T-Station 300 is ideal for use on bench tops or suitable mobile platforms. The open system configuration allows easy maintenance of the main pump components. -
Page 11: Figure 1 General View Of The Pumping System
5. T-Station control unit 5. T-Station control unit 6. Backing pump mains connector 6. Backing pump mains connector 7. Backing pump 7. Backing pump 8. Turbomolecular pump inlet 8. Turbomolecular pump inlet D39595880_A Page 9 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 12: Technical Data
IP20 Mass ▪ XDD1 and nEXT ISO100 combination 21 kg ▪ XDD1 and nEXT CF100 combination 24 kg ▪ E2M1.5 and nEXT ISO100 combination 26 kg ▪ E2M1.5 and CF100 combination 29 kg D39595880_A Page 10 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 13: Figure 2 Dimensions (T-Station With E2M1.5 Backing Pump Option)
D39595880_A - Technical data Figure 2 Dimensions (T-Station with E2M1.5 backing pump option) All measurements indicated are shown in mm (inches) D39595880_A Page 11 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 14: Pump Performance Data
280 ls 280 ls Inlet compression ratio: ▪ Nitrogen > 1 x 10 > 1 x 10 ▪ Helium 1 x 10 1 x 10 ▪ Hydrogen 5 x 10 5 x 10 D39595880_A Page 12 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 15: Pumped Media
20% oxygen. This will cause the lubricant to polymerise and the pump to fail prematurely. The turbo pump is designed to pump the following residual gases normally used in high vacuum systems: D39595880_A Page 13 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 16: Venting Gas Specification And Vent Control Data
Maximum dew point at atmospheric pressure -22 °C Maximum size of particulates 1 μm Maximum concentration of oil 0.1 parts per million Recommended time for rotational speed to > 15 seconds reach 50% D39595880_A Page 14 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 17: Materials Exposed To Gases Pumped
▪ silicon nitride ▪ carbon fibre reinforced epoxy resin ▪ fire retardant polypropylene ▪ polyamide ▪ 3.7 Electrical connections Table 5 Electrical connections Parameter Value Electrical supply ▪ Inlet plug type IEC60320 D39595880_A Page 15 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 18: Figure 5 Pin Connections For 15-Way Sub-Miniature 'D' Type Socket
Start signal output RS232 Tx Serial enable output Power supply positive RS232 Rx Power supply common Speed signal input Screen Power supply positive Screen Power supply common Power supply common Normal signal input D39595880_A Page 16 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 19: Electrical Data
Table 8 Electrical data Current (A) Supply voltage Power (W) 50/60 Hz Full load Start XDD1 / nEXT300 1.75 1.52 E2M1.5 / nEXT300 13.6 4.25 12.0 2.55 2.22 D39595880_A Page 17 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 20: Installation
Storage on page 38. Table 9 Checklist of items Quantity Description Check T-Station 300 CD instruction manual P45000000 Ultragrade 15 oil 1 litre (supplied with E2M1.5 only) D39595880_A Page 18 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 21: Locate The Pumping System
2500 kg to ensure that the system is fixed securely. If you will use 2 straps but only in one string, the safety load must be minimum 5000 kg. D39595880_A Page 19 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 22: Bench Top Fixing With Screws
Risk of injury or damage to equipment. Connect the turbo pump inlet to the vacuum system before applying power to the pumping system. This will ensure that the pump cannot operate accidentally causing injury. D39595880_A Page 20 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 23: Connect To The Exhaust Extraction System
Make sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become blocked. If using an exhaust isolation valve, make sure the pump cannot be operated with the valve closed. Note: This section applies to E2M1.5 versions only. D39595880_A Page 21 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 24: Connect The Electrical Supply
/ XDD1 pump combination. * This operation refers to systems which have been fitted with our TAV vent valve (optional accessory). For more vent options refer to Vent valve screen on page 28. D39595880_A Page 22 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 25: Connect A Vacuum Gauge
The following are our active gauges which are suitable for use with the pumping system: ▪ APG100 Active pirani vacuum gauge ▪ APGX-H Active linear convection gauge ▪ AIM-X Active inverted magnetron gauge ▪ ASG Active strain gauge ▪ WRG Wide range gauge D39595880_A Page 23 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 26: Commission The System
When applying power to the pumping system all LEDs in the display will light for 2 seconds to confirm operation. The software version will then be displayed for a further 2 seconds. The software version is required when you contact us for support regarding the pumping system. D39595880_A Page 24 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 27: Operation
NEXT key and to return to the turbo menu screen press the START/STOP key. The available items are listed in order in Table: Menu items. Table 11 Menu items Turbo screen Gauge screen Vent valve screen Turbo setpoint (TSP) screen D39595880_A Page 25 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 28: Menu Structure
They also give an indication as to where buttons will take you within the menu layout. Figure 9 Menu structure D39595880_A Page 26 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 29: Turbo Screen
STOP, or force turbo STOP when in error Fault code display ENTER Acknowledge turbo STOP when in error Scroll through menu NEXT Go to gauge screen, or cancel turbo STOP screens D39595880_A Page 27 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 30: Gauge Screen
Scroll through menu screens 6.2.3 Vent valve screen If a TAV solenoid vent valve is connected to the turbo pump module the operation of the valve is controlled by the vent valve screen. D39595880_A Page 28 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 31: Turbo Setpoint Screen
Scroll through vent options in edit mode or NEXT TSP control screen scroll through menu screens 6.2.4 Turbo setpoint screen The turbo setpoint screen is used to configure the start delay of the turbo pump. D39595880_A Page 29 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 32: Figure 13 Turbo Setpoint Screen
- 10 to + 6. The final press of ENTER confirms the complete number and returns to showing the setpoint value. The TSP is set after the complete number is entered. D39595880_A Page 30 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 33: Calibrate Gauge Screen
"CALd" for 3 seconds to confirm the action. The offset adjustment can be cancelled by pressing the ENTER key again. The display shows "OFF" for 3 seconds to confirm that the offset adjustment has been removed. Figure 15 Calibrate gauge screen D39595880_A Page 31 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 34: Units Screen
Turn the gas ballast control six turns anti-clockwise to open it fully. Open the gas ballast control to pump high concentrations of condensable vapour. When operating the pump with the gas ballast control open, there will be an increased rate of oil loss from the pump. D39595880_A Page 32 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 35: Electrical Supply Failure
When power to the control system is lost, no indication will be given about pump rotational speed, yet the impeller may still be turning. The system will not restart when the power is reinstated. D39595880_A Page 33 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 36: Maintenance
More frequent maintenance may be necessary if the pumping system has been used to pump corrosive or abrasive gases and vapour. If necessary, adjust the maintenance plan according to your experience. D39595880_A Page 34 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 37: Inspect The Hoses, Pipelines And Connections
Press the NEXT key and hold it down whilst reapplying mains power. Continue holding down the NEXT key until "Err01" is displayed. Remove and reapply mains power. The factory defaults will now be set. D39595880_A Page 35 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 38: Fault Finding
Refer to the Fault Finding section of the backing pump manual. See General Remedy description on page 8. Fault The backing pump is leaking oil Cause There is oil leak in the backing pump D39595880_A Page 36 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 39: Error Numbers
The lower 16 bits of the status word are displayed in hexadecimal. Press the START / STOP key to clear the error message. Refer to the instruction man- ual of the turbo pump for detailed fault finding. D39595880_A Page 37 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 40: Storage
For the fastest pump down after the pumping system is reinstalled, seal the turbomolecular pump inside a plastic bag together with a suitable desiccant. Store the pumping system in cool, dry conditions until required for use. D39595880_A Page 38 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 41: Disposal
Particular care must be taken with any components that have been contaminated with dangerous process substances. For instruction on draining the oil from the E2M1.5 rotary vane pump refer to the instruction manual for the pump. Refer to General description on page 8. D39595880_A Page 39 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 42: Service
Do not return a pump with accessories fitted. Remove all accessories and retain them for future use. ▪ The instruction in the returns procedure to drain all fluids does not apply to the lubricant in pump oil reservoirs. D39595880_A Page 40 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... - Page 43 HS1, fill in the electronic HS2 form, print it, sign it, and return the signed copy to us. NOTICE: If we do not receive a completed HS2 form, your equipment cannot be serviced. D39595880_A Page 41 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited...
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Page 44: Spares
Use of spares, not supplied by us, may result in reduced reliability and performance and will invalidate product warranty. The spares available for the turbo pump and backing pumps are listed in the CD instruction manuals supplied with your equipment. Refer to General description on page D39595880_A Page 42 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... -
Page 45: Accessories
For all other accessories such as gauges, active cables and mains leads, refer to the pumping system ordering information in our product catalogue. Table 21 Outlet mist filter Description Item number EMF3 outlet mist filter A46220000 D39595880_A Page 43 10/2020 - ©Edwards Limited... - Page 46 This page has been intentionally left blank.
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