Safety | 1 Safety • Read and follow the instructions of this manual. • Inform yourself regarding hazards, which can be caused by the product or arise in your system. • Comply with all safety instructions and regulations for accident prevention. •...
2 | Product Description Product Description The mobile gauge TPP 900 consists of combined Piezoresistive and Pirani sensors whose measurement principles are based respectively on the change of resistance of a strain gauge resulting from the diaphragm deflection and the thermal conductivity of gases. The Piezoresistive sensor provides direct measurements which are independent on the gas nature while the Pirani sensor uses an indirect measurement method, dependent on the gas nature, see Adjust Gas Correction Factor [► 15].
Transport and Storage | 3 2.4 Proper Use The TPP 900 serves exclusively to measure total pressure in a range of: – 1200 … 5 x 10 mbar. 2.5 Improper Use The use for purposes not mentioned above is regarded as improper, especially: –...
4 | Installation 4.2 Vacuum Connection CAUTION Unintended opening of clamp with an overpressure in the vacuum system over 1000 mbar. Risk to injury! Damage to your health! • Parts may fly around. • Unsecured hose connections can release process media. CAUTION Overpressure in the vacuum system over 1500 mbar Damage to your health!
Installation | 4 4.3 Electrical Connection 4.3.1 Battery Operation Before operating the gauge a suitable battery or rechargeable battery must be inserted. • Pull the battery cover on the back of the unit downwards and insert the battery • Close the cover again by pushing it upwards until it snaps into position. Battery types: –...
4 | Installation 1 = Jack plug 2.5 mm ; 12 … 15 VCD 2 = AGND NOTE The battery can be left in the gauge when the external power supply is used. A re- chargeable battery will not be loaded but can remain in the gauge. 4.4 USB Interface The USB port can be connected to a PC via VacTest explorer to read out stored measure- ment data, transmit measurement values or configure the gauge.
Operation | 5 Operation NOTICE Aggressive media such as fluorides, halogenides, carbon, oxygen plasma and all other corrosive media. Reduce sensor life-time! • Furthermore, dust, oil or condensing vapours will affect sensor performance and may cause malfunction. 5.1 Before Operation Dependence On Gas Type The measured pressure will depend on composition and type of gas.
5 | Operation 5.3 Data Recording To operate the gauge as a pressure display with data recorder functionality, activate the recording function as described below. Activate the data recording and configure the storage interval In order to configure the storage interval, the gauge’s configuration mode must be acti- vated.
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Operation | 5 Stored Maximum Pressure • Press “Mode” key until “Hi” is displayed. MODE After two seconds the stored maximum mbar pressure is displayed 2sec Without further keystroke the gauge is switched into "Auto-Off" mode after 5 seconds. Stored Minimum Pressure •...
5 | Operation 5.4 Adjustment The gauge is factory calibrated in upright position. Other orientations, different climatic conditions, extreme temperature changes, ageing or contamination may necessitate re- adjustment. NOTE Conduct adjustment at the same ambient temperature at which the device is typically operated.
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Operation | 5 Adjustment to Zero Pressure NOTE For adjustment on zero pressure the current pressure inside the sensor has to be less than 1 x 10 mbar. The pressure reading must be less than 4 x 10 mbar, otherwise adjustment is denied and the error message "Err"...
5 | Operation 5.5 Pressure Units In order to change the pressure units, the gauge’s configuration mode must be activated. Starting condition: the gauge is switched off. • Hold the “Mode” key pressed for approx. 5 seconds, until the display shows ‘’rAtE’’. MODE 5sec •...
Operation | 5 5.7 Adjust Gas Correction Factor In order to change the gas correction factor, the gauge’s configuration mode must be activated. It can also be done via the VacTest explorer software. Starting condition: the gauge is switched off. •...
After the USB cable is disconnected the gauge switches into “Auto-Off” mode. 6.2 VacTest Explorer Software VacTest explorer software has been especially developed for use with Busch vacuum gauges and is available for Windows and Android operating systems. VacTest explorer features plotting and saving of measurement data as well as a comfort- able way of configuring all device parameters.
0671 204 565 Software VacTest explorer - Pro version (1 license) 0870 203 191 This is only part of the available accessories, check on Busch's website or contact your Busch represen- tative for more information. Instruction Manual VACTEST TPP900_EN_en 17 / 24...
11 EU Declaration of Conformity This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-mark affixed to the nameplate are valid for the gauge within the Busch scope of delivery. This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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