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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Translation of the Original COMMUNICATION INTERFACES Leak detection...
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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.
Table of contents Table of contents About this manual Validity 1.1.1 Products concerned 1.1.2 Applicable documents Target group Conventions 1.3.1 Instructions in the text 1.3.2 Abbreviations 1.3.3 Proof of trademark Safety General safety information 2.1.1 Safety instructions 2.1.2 Precautions Intended use Foreseeable misuse Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Information Profibus...
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Table of contents 5.3.1 Coding EtherCAT Connection 6.1.1 Features of the EtherCAT cable 6.1.2 EtherCAT connection from the detector to the PLC 6.1.3 EtherCAT connection interface Setting 6.2.1 Set the leak detector 6.2.2 ESI file 6.2.3 PLC configuration 37-pin inputs/outputs Connection 7.1.1 Features of the 37-pin I/O cable 7.1.2 37-pin I/O connection interface...
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Installation 12.1 Compatibility table 12.2 Receipt of the product 12.3 ASI 35 12.3.1Removing the interface in place - ASI 35 12.3.2Installation of the new interface - ASI 35 12.4 ASM 340 12.4.1Removal of the interface in place - ASM 340 12.4.2Installation of the new interface - ASM 340...
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Table of contents 16.3 ASM 306S 16.4 ASI 35 6/154...
The work described in this document must only be carried out by persons with suitable technical training (specialized staff) or persons who have undergone Pfeiffer Vacuum training. 1.3 Conventions 1.3.1 Instructions in the text Usage instructions in the document follow a general structure that is complete in itself.
Safety 2 Safety 2.1 General safety information The following 4 risk levels and 1 information level are taken into account in this document. DANGER Immediately pending danger Indicates an immediately pending danger that will result in death or serious injury if not observed. ►...
► Do not turn on the product if the cover is not in place. 2.2 Intended use The communication interface is intended to be integrated into a leak detector from the manufacturer Pfeiffer Vacuum (see chapter “Products concerned”). The communication interface enables the leak detector to communicate with a PLC (at the customer's expense).
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Safety ► Only handle devices in an EPA. – An EPA is an ESD protected area. In an EPA, all surfaces, objects, people and devices are held at the same potential. ► Equip anyone handling a product during maintenance with ESD protection. ►...
Profibus 3 Profibus 3.1 Connection NOTICE Risk of electromagnetic disturbance Voltages and currents can induce a multitude of electromagnetic fields and interference signals. In- stallations that do not comply with the EMC regulations can interfere with other equipment and the environment in general. ►...
Profibus INPUTS/OUTPUTS SERIAL PROFIBUS DP-V1 1 OP indicator: network status (see details below) 9-pin female D-Sub Profibus connec- 2 ST indicator: AnyBus module status (see details below) Details of OP indicator (network status) Indicator state Indication Not online / No power Green Online, data exchange Flashing Green...
Profibus On the Settings screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output] [Profibus]. Address Indicates the hexadecimal address of the module. Dx/Det ● Dx (OP indicator): indicates the network status (yes/no). ● Det (ST indicator): indicates the Fieldbus module (yes). 3.2.2 GSD file This file must be used with the PLC software. It defines the functions of the leak detector using the Pro- fibus.
Profibus Slot Byte Parame- Description 8 – 9 Status word ● (see chapter « ZSW status word (Input) ») 10 – 11 Leak rate value ● (see chapter « Special format details ») Current leak rate value read by the leak detector 1) Coding with the Little-Endian convention 3.3.2 Writing data (from PLC to leak detector) Slot...
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Profibus Parameter Type Access Cycles counter Number of hours of backing pump Number of hours of secondary pump #1 Number of hours of secondary pump #2 Number of hours of secondary pump #3 Status 3: see details of status 3 Reject set point in hard vacuum test Reject point #2 Reject point #3...
Profibus Details of status 1 (No. 3 in the list of parameters) Value = 0 Value = 1 Bit 0: Filament used (1/2) Filament 1 Filament 2 Bit 1: Filament on Bit 2: Cycle No hard vacuum test In hard vacuum test Bit 3 and 4: Test mode 00: Roughing 01: Gross Leak...
Profibus Decode from hexadecimal number Decode from hexadecimal number HSW value 283A HSW value 7A82 Man ssa Man ssa Exponent Exponent Leak rate 1,60E-06 Leak rate 4,90E+02 Example: leak rate value from a hexadecimal number Programming examples: Function in C of decoding of HSW float decode_HSW_1(unsigned int hsw) Example #1 HSW = 31362...
Profibus Parameter Reject point Threshold #2 Threshold #3 Zero Synchronized secondary pump Sniffing valve Filament on Calibration fault Hard vacuum test #1 Hard vacuum test #2 Probe Clogged 3.3.6 STW command word (Output) From PLC to the leak detector The parameters available depend on the leak detector model. Parameter Hard vacuum test Calibration...
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Profibus Param- Word Byte Bits Function Value ex- Function example eter ample Probe Clogged 0 or 1 Pressure threshold 0 or 1 Pressure threshold 0 or 1 Calibration fault 0 or 1 Filament on 0 or 1 Sniffing valve 0 or 1 Synchronized secon- 0 or 1 dary pump...
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Profibus Parameter Word Byte Bits Function Value example Function example Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Sniffing test Dynamic calibration Memo Zero Calibration Hard vacuum test Test start 15 –...
Profinet 4 Profinet 4.1 Connection NOTICE Risk of electromagnetic disturbance Voltages and currents can induce a multitude of electromagnetic fields and interference signals. In- stallations that do not comply with the EMC regulations can interfere with other equipment and the environment in general. ►...
Profinet 4.2.1 Set the leak detector On the Settings screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output] [Serial link #2]. Type Set the type of ‘AnyBus’ connection. On the Settings screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output] [Serial link #2] [Settings]. Mode Indicate the type of bus. Profinet. Status Indicate the Fieldbus module sta- Setup...
Profinet 4.3 Use Use of Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT interfaces is identical. ● Reading data (from the leak detector to the PLC) ● Writing data (from PLC to leak detector) ● List of parameters ● Special format details ● ZSW status word (Input) ●...
EtherNet/IP 5 EtherNet/IP 5.1 Connection NOTICE Risk of electromagnetic disturbance Voltages and currents can induce a multitude of electromagnetic fields and interference signals. In- stallations that do not comply with the EMC regulations can interfere with other equipment and the environment in general. ►...
EtherNet/IP From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output] [Serial Link 2] [Settings]. Mode Indicates the type of bus. EtherNet/IP. Status Indicates the status of the Fieldbus Setup Initialization of the Fieldbus module. module Nw Init Initialization of the Fieldbus net- work.
EtherNet/IP Example of configuration with Logix Designer software 5.3 Use Use of Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT interfaces is identical. ● Reading data (from the leak detector to the PLC) ● Writing data (from PLC to leak detector) ● List of parameters ●...
EtherCAT 6 EtherCAT 6.1 Connection NOTICE Risk of electromagnetic disturbance Voltages and currents can induce a multitude of electromagnetic fields and interference signals. In- stallations that do not comply with the EMC regulations can interfere with other equipment and the environment in general. ►...
EtherCAT Switch off the leak detector before connecting the cable (see chapter “Power down” in the leak detector maintenance instructions). 1 2 3 INPUTS/OUTPUTS SERIAL EtherCAT 1 RUN indicator: network status (see details below) P2 connection/activity indicator (see details below) 2 P1 connection/activity indicator (see details below) ERR indicator: AnyBus module status (see details below)
EtherCAT 6.2.1 Set the leak detector On the Settings screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output] [Serial link #2]. Type Set the type of ‘AnyBus’ connection. On the Settings screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output] [Serial link #2] [Settings]. Mode Indicate the type of bus. EtherCAT Status Indicate the Fieldbus module sta- Setup...
EtherCAT EtherCAT configuration example with Berckhoff TwinCat 3 software 6.3 Use Use of Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT interfaces is identical. ● Reading data (from the leak detector to the PLC) ● Writing data (from PLC to leak detector) ● List of parameters ●...
37-pin inputs/outputs 7 37-pin inputs/outputs On the Settings screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output] [I/O Connector]. 7.1 Connection NOTICE Risk of electromagnetic disturbance Voltages and currents can induce a multitude of electromagnetic fields and interference signals. In- stallations that do not comply with the EMC regulations can interfere with other equipment and the environment in general.
37-pin inputs/outputs 7.2 Setting Depending on the leak detector model, some functions are not available. The functions available depend on the leak detector model. 7.2.1 Types of contact: activation mode Activation Pictogram Description mode 0 > 1 / NO ● Normally open (output not switched when inoperative) ●...
Calibration 0 > 1 / NO 32-gnd -None- 0 > 1 / NO 1-20 Reject 0 > 1 / NO point Detector ASI 35 Analog out- 37-gnd Mantissa Digital Tran- 9-28 Detector 0 > 1 / NO sistor Output Ready...
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37-pin inputs/outputs 3 predefined configurations - ASM 340 detector ● ASM 142 configuration Requires the use of an ASM 142 I/O cable (see chapter "Spare parts - ASM 340") Analog out- 37-gnd Mantissa Digital Tran- 9-28 -None- 0 > 1 / NO sistor Output 36-gnd Logarith-...
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37-pin inputs/outputs 3 predefined configurations - ASM 390/392 detector ● ASM 142 configuration Requires the use of an ASM 142 I/O cable (see chapter "Spare parts - ASM 390/392") Analog out- 37-gnd Mantissa Digital Tran- 9-28 -None- 0 > 1 / NO sistor Output 36-gnd Logarith-...
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37-pin inputs/outputs 3 predefined configurations - ASM 306S detector ● ASM 142S configuration Requires the use of an ASM 142 I/O cable (see chapter "Spare parts - ASM 306S") Analog out- 37-gnd Mantissa Digital Tran- 9-28 -None- 0 > 1 / NO sistor Output 36-gnd Logarith-...
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37-pin inputs/outputs 3 predefined configurations - ASI 35 detector ● ASI 20 MD configuration Requires the use of an ASI 20 MD I/O module (see chapter "Spare parts - ASI 35") Analog out- 37-gnd Mantissa Digital Tran- 9-28 Detector 0 > 1 / NO...
37-pin inputs/outputs 7.3 Use 7.3.1 Analog Output Quantity 37-gnd 36-gnd 19-gnd Leak rate writing x = a ·10 1 Leak Rate Exponent 2 Mantissa Setting Action 37-gnd 1. Select the value to be allocated. 2. Depending on the value, set the low decade. 36-gnd 1.
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– 10 hPa) ASM 390 ● Formula ASM 392 Setting: see below depending on the detector ASI 35 ASM 340/390/392 No Setting ASI 35 From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Leak Detec- tion] [Detector pressure gauge]. ● Pirani gauge connected ─...
37-pin inputs/outputs 7.3.2 Formulas Mantissa (1–10 V) The “Mantissa” output corresponds to the leak rate mantissa. Formula Mantissa = U U = Voltage measured (V) on analog output Examples ● U = 3.5 V -> Mantissa = 3.5 ● U = 6.9 V -> Mantissa = 6.9 Exponent (0–10 V) The “Exponent”...
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The "Inlet Pressure" output corresponds to the value of the inlet pressure. Source of inlet pressure measurement: ● ASM 340/390/392: internal leak detector gauge ● ASM 306S: no gauge ● ASI 35: external gauge (at the customer’s expense) Formula ASM 340/390/392 (2.5–8.5 V) Inlet pressure = 10 (U- 5.5)
Inlet pressure Graph ASM 340/390/392 (2.5–8.5 V) Pressure (hPa) ASI 35 (0–10 V) See the connected gauge operating instructions He Compound (0–10 V) The “He Compound” output is a combination of the mantissa and the exponent. ● The integer part represents the exponent.
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37-pin inputs/outputs Value Function Calibration Start an automatic calibration Zero Activate/Deactivate Zero function He memo Activate/Deactivate Memo function Dynamic cal. Start a dynamic calibration Sniffing test Start/Stop a sniffing test Filament Force filament on/off GL mode Force detector in Gross Leak test mode NR mode Force detector in Normal test mode HS mode...
37-pin inputs/outputs Type 24 VDC Diagram Mode Logical status Push Internal + 24 VDC button Test Push button HV Test (O: opened, C: closed) Test Internal + 24 VDC Switch Switch (O: opened, C: closed) HV Test Test Switch (O: opened, C: closed) External Test + 24 VDC...
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1) Measured leak rate > reject threshold/leak value set. 2) Measured pressure ≤ pressure threshold set. 3) Does not apply to ASI 35 unless the pressure gauge is installed at the customer's facility. 4) Depending on the leak detector model, some values are not available.
1) Measured leak rate > reject threshold/leak value set. 2) Measured pressure ≤ pressure threshold set. 3) Does not apply to ASI 35 unless the pressure gauge is installed at the customer's facility. 4) Depending on the leak detector model, some values are not available.
37-pin inputs/outputs For example: The example given below represents a typical use of digital outputs. Type 24 VDC Diagram Mode Logical status Electrovalve + 24 VDC Internal Pressure set (O: opened, C: closed) Press. s.pt #1 Electrovalve Pressure set Electrovalve (O: opened, C: closed) + 24 VDC 29 Electrovalve...
37-pin inputs/outputs ● Dry contact ● Direct current: 60 V DC - 1 A max; 30 V DC - 2 A max NOTICE Safety of very low voltage circuits The remote control circuits are equipped with dry contact outputs. Any overvoltage or overcurrent can cause internal electrical damage.
37-pin inputs/outputs Quick View description (example) 1 Allocated value Contact dynamic status 2 Activation mode Initial status of contact 3 Connection pins Status ─ blue display = inactive ─ green display = active 7.5 Save Saving all of the configured I/O is automatically suggested when exiting the menu if a parameter has been modified.
8 USB When the RS-232 serial link is already occupied by another use, the USB enables the de- tector to be controlled by RS commands by recreating a serial port, as if the RS-232 serial link were being used. 8.1 Connection NOTICE Risk of electromagnetic disturbance Voltages and currents can induce a multitude of electromagnetic fields and interference signals.
Serial 1 and 2 connections cannot both be in Export Data mode at the same time. HLT 5xx Compatibility protocol with the HLT 5xx detector protocol Available only for ASM 340/ASI 35 5 V DC power supply available HLT 2xx Compatibility protocol with the HLT 2xx detector protocol...
Ethernet 9 Ethernet Available on any detector equipped with the Ethernet 37-pin I/O board. Once the driver has been installed and configured, the user has a virtual RS-232 serial link enabling the leak detector to be controlled from a compatible computer. The detector can be controlled using the RS-232 serial link commands (see chapter “RS-232 Serial link”).
Serial 1 and 2 connections cannot both be in Export Data mode at the same time. HLT 5xx Compatibility protocol with the HLT 5xx detector protocol Available only for ASM 340/ASI 35 5 V DC power supply available HLT 2xx Compatibility protocol with the HLT 2xx detector protocol...
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Ethernet Step 2: change in the IP address of the Ethernet module 1. Launch the “Digi Discovery” program: the Ethernet module is automatically detected. ● The module is not automatically detected if the sub-network is not correctly configured. ● The default address of the sub-network is 192.168.x.x. ─...
Ethernet Step 4: visualization of the port created for the Ethernet module ► View the new port created in your device manager: Manager -> Ports (COM and LPT) (see exam- ple [A]). ► Use this COM port as an RS-232 serial link. 9.2.4 Uninstall ►...
15-pin inputs/outputs 10 15-pin inputs/outputs On the Settings screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output] [I/O Connector]. 10.1 Connection NOTICE Risk of electromagnetic disturbance Voltages and currents can induce a multitude of electromagnetic fields and interference signals. In- stallations that do not comply with the EMC regulations can interfere with other equipment and the environment in general.
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7: Internal transistor - Selected test mode reached 7: Internal transistor- Detector ready (ASI 35 only) 11: Internal 5 VDC - 750 mA ● Selected test mode reached indicator For external power supply: 30 V DC max - 40 mA max...
15-pin inputs/outputs x = a ·10 Leak rate formula 1 Leak rate Exponent 2 Mantissa The low decade is the decade corresponding with 0 V. Value Function Mantissa 1/10 V Exponent 1/10 V Logarithmic 1/10 V He compound 0/10 V (compound exponent, mantissa) 1) See chapter ‘Formulas' 10.3 Formulas Mantissa (1/10 V)
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15-pin inputs/outputs Logarithmic (0/10 V) Examples Example 1 Low decade at 10 (0 V = 1 · 10 ) -> D = -12 ● V = 3.91 V -> Leak rate = 10 (3,91 - 3) x 10 (3 - 12) = 8.13 ·...
RS-232 serial link 11 RS-232 serial link The RS-232 serial link is used to control the leak detector with a compatible computer. 11.1 Connection NOTICE Risk of electromagnetic disturbance Voltages and currents can induce a multitude of electromagnetic fields and interference signals. In- stallations that do not comply with the EMC regulations can interfere with other equipment and the environment in general.
RS-232 serial link 11.2 RS-232 From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output], then [Serial Link 1] or [Serial Link 2]. Type Set the ‘Serial’ link type. Parameters Set the serial link mode. 1) See details below Type ► Set the serial link according to its use. Possible allocation Type to select Serial Link 1...
HLT 5xx Protocol for compatibility with the HLT 5xx detector protocol. 5 V power supply available. List of orders for the protocol compatible with ASM 340/ASI 35. HLT xx Protocol for compatibility with the HLT 2xx.detector protocol. 5 V power supply available.
RS-232 serial link Exceptional messages In case of exceptional events, a line describing this status is sent by the detector with a character (line break). The row will not be deleted with future status messages. Function Message Fault Fault detected + all fault messages that may be displayed on the control panel Critical fault + all fault messages that may be displayed on the control panel Warning Warning + all messages that may be displayed on the control panel...
RS-232 serial link HS TEST ON S=9.20E-07 P=4.40E+02 15:48:54 PASS Exceptional messages There are no exceptional messages in spreadsheet mode. 11.3.3 Available commands In basic mode, all commands (long and short) are available (see chapters "List of short commands" and "List of long commands"). 11.4 Advanced mode (Advanced) 11.4.1 Protocol The XON-XOFF protocol can be used in this mode.
RS-232 serial link Activa- Description of the activation com- Cancel Description of the cancel com- tion com- mand com- mand mand mand Open the internal calibrated leak valve Close the internal calibrated leak valve To validate this command, the user must also validate the "T"...
RS-232 serial link Examples ● For a leak rate of 4.23 · 10 , the CF code corresponds to 423-09. ● For an inlet pressure of 3.00, the CF code corresponds to 300-00. 11.6.3 Quick list of commands Immediate commands Detail: see chapter “List of immediate commands” Menu Description Command...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Requests the time of the last start-up [C] ?TIM Requests the string digits of the detector status [C] ?TR Measurement menu Description Command [C] Requests the target value for the automatic calculation of [C] ?AEH the correction using the hard vacuum test method Requests the leak value for the automatic calculation of the [C] ?AES...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Requests pressure threshold 3 [C] ?NP3 Requests the reject threshold using the current test meth- [C] ?S1 Requests the reject threshold using the hard vacuum test [C] ?S1H method Requests the reject threshold using the sniffer test meth- [C] ?S1S Requests the alarm threshold in % of the reject threshold [C] ?S1W...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Requests the target value for a calibration [C] ?AC3 Requests confirmation of the current calibration step [C] ?CAK (HLTxxx) Requests the calibrated leak used for calibration [C] ?FEP Requests the pressure threshold in Gross Leak mode in the [C] ?P1U current unit Requests the pressure threshold in Normal mode in the cur-...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Requests the full range of the external gauge [C] ?GAUS Requests the voltage output of the external gauge [C] ?GAUT Requests the internal pressure [C] ?PE Requests the value of the hour counters [C] ?CH Requests the backing pump hour counter [C] ?MC0 Requests the turbomolecular pump hour counter...
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RS-232 serial link Advanced menu Description Command [C] Requests the status of analog output 1 of the interface [C] ?AO1 board Requests the status of analog output 2 of the interface [C] ?AO2 board Requests the status of analog output 3 of the interface [C] ?AO3 board Requests the status of digital inputs...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Selection of the type of setting used for the Master 2 cali- [C] =FEST2x 3)5) brated leak Selection of the type of setting used for the Master 3 cali- [C] =FEST3x brated leak 3)5) Selection of the type of setting used for the Master 4 cali- [C] =FEST4x brated leak...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Selection of the inlet vent valve status in standby mode [C] =VTx Setting the automatic cycle end function [C] =CAabccccdddd Setting the Memo function [C] =MExbmmss Selection of the Memo function [C] =MEx Start or stop a test with the sniffer test method [C] =SFx Selection of the test method used [C] =TSTx...
RS-232 serial link Maintenance menu Description Command [C] Setting the password [C] =PWxxxxy Selection of the external gauge [C] =GAUExxx Selection of the internal gauge [C] =GAUIxxx Setting the full range of the internal gauge [C] =GAUSxxxxx Setting the full range of the external gauge [C] =GAUMSxxxxx Reset of the selected filament hour counter [C] =CHx...
RS-232 serial link Menu Description Command Test Opening of a connect- !AC1 ed external calibrated leak (HV/S) Test Closing of a connected !AC2 external calibrated leak (HV/S) Test Stability of external !AC3 calibrated leak rate Test Stability of background !AC4 Test menu Stop a calibration (HV/S)
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the current status aa = ST: start-up stage [C] ?CY of the detector aa = HV: test cycle using the hard vacuum test method [R] aa (HV/S) aa = SN: cycle using the sniffer test method aa = ST: start-up stage aa = CZ: calibration of electronic zero aa = CM: other calibration using the hard vacuum test meth-...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the status of the x = E: graph recording in progress [C] ?REC graph x = D: graph recording stopped [R] x (HV/S) x = S: graph saving in progress x = N: recording disabled Example [R]: E Graph recording is in progress.
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the tracer gas x = 2: hydrogen [C] ?GZ used (HV/S) x = 3: helium 3/3-mass [R] x (HV/S) x = 4: helium 4/helium Example [R]: 4 The tracer gas selected is helium 4/helium. Requests the leak rate CF: leak rate measured in the current detector status [C] ?LE...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the information of x = 2: hydrogen [C] ?FES1 Master 1 calibrated leak x = 3: helium 3/3-mass [R] xCFyzaabbccddd- 3)5) deeffgggggggggg x = 4: helium 4/helium CF: calibrated leak value Requests the information of [C] ?FES2 Master 2 calibrated leak...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the type of setting x = 0: Setting the Master calibrated leak using the code for [C] ?FEST1 used for Master 1 calibrated the PV leak [R] x leak x = 1: Setting the Master calibrated leak without using the 3)5) code for the PV leak Example [C]: ?FEST1...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the reject thresh- CF: threshold in the current measurement unit [C] ?S1 old using the current test Example [R]: 200-09 [R] CF method The reject threshold using the current test method is (HV/S) 2 ·...
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RS-232 serial link Test menu Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the Massive mode x = E: Massive mode enabled [C] ?MAS parameters x = D: Massive mode disabled [R] xyz (HV) y = E: Massive mode in progress y = D: Massive mode not triggered z = E: massive leak detected z = D: massive leak not detected...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the parameters of CF1: leak value in mbar·l/s [C] ?CV the dynamic calibration CF2: coefficient [R] CF1CF2xy (HV/S) x = E: dynamic calibration coefficient enabled x = D: dynamic calibration coefficient disabled y = C: calculation in progress y = S: calculation stopped Example [R]: 100-07100-02EC...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the parameters of a = E: automatic cycle end function enabled [C] ?CA the automatic cycle end a = D: automatic cycle end function disabled (manual cycle [R] abccccdddd function end) (HV) b = E: roughing time used...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the selected test x = 2: Gross Leak mode [C] ?CYT mode x = 3: Normal mode [R] x (HV) x = 4: High Sensitivity mode Example [R]: 3 Normal mode is selected. Requests the calibration x = E: calibration in start-up mode [C] ?AC...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the status of the x = 0: no information on the status of the Regeneration or [C] ?REG Regeneration or Burn-in Burn-in function [R] xyzzzz function x = 1: status of the Regeneration function (HV/S) x = 2: status of the Burn-in function without calibration x = 3: status of the Burn-in function with calibration...
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RS-232 serial link Probe menu Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the initial flow of CF: initial flow of the probe in sccm [C] ?FLQ the probe in sccm Example [R]: 279+00 [R] CF 1)2) The probe flow is 279 sccm. Requests the flow of the xxxxxx: current probe flow (1/10 sccm) [C] ?FLU...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the pressure in- CF: pressure inside the analysis cell in the current unit [C] ?PS side the analysis cell Example [R]: 100-07 (HV/S) The pressure inside the analysis cell is 1 · 10 mbar·l/s (if the current unit is mbar·l/s).
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the full range of xxxxx: full range of the Piezo-capacitive gauge (mbar) [C] ?GAUS the external gauge Example [R]: 50000 [R] xxxxx (HV) The full range of the gauge is 50,000 mbar. Requests the voltage output xx.xxxxx: voltage output of the external gauge [C] ?GAUT...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the total number xxx: total number of faults saved [C] ?HDE of faults saved Example [R]: 030 [R] xxx (HV/S) 30 faults have been saved. Requests the memorized x: current number of warnings [C] ?WA warnings aaaa, bbbb, ...: fault code for each warning...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests information relat- x = 0: pump fault [C] ?T1 ed to turbomolecular pump x = 1: pump in rotation [R] x no. 1 x = 2: pump synchronism (full speed) (HV/S) x = 3: pump in operation Requests information relat-...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the availability of x = 1: filament 1 available [C] ?FM the filaments x = 0: filament 1 not available [R] xy (HV/S) y = 1: filament 2 available y = 0: filament 2 not available Example [R]: 01 Filament 1 is not available.
RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Response [R] Requests the status of digi- xxxx: 5-digit integer input status [C] ?IN tal inputs y = D: 15-pin I/O interface [R] xxxxxy (HV/S) y = R: input not available y = N: 37-pin I/O interface See chapter “Additional information”...
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RS-232 serial link Measurement menu Description Command [C] Detail Setting the external calibrat- [C] =AExCF x = H: leak value calibrated for calculating the correction co- ed leak values for calculat- efficient using the hard vacuum test method ing the correction factor x = S: leak value calibrated for calculating the correction co- (hard vacuum or sniffer test efficient using the sniffer test method...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Setting the calibrated leak [C] =FEMxyCFzaabbccddd- x = 2: hydrogen used for internal calibration deeff x = 3: helium 3/3-mass (internal or external calibrat- x = 4: helium 4/helium ed leak) y = D: external calibrated leak (HV/S) y = E: ‘internal’...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Setting the code for the PV xxxxxxxxxxx: code for PV leak of the Master calibrated [C] =FESC1xxxxxxxxxxx leak of the Master 1 calibrat- leak ed leak Example [C]: =FESC1145222ZIUM80 3)5) The code for the PV leak of the Master 1 calibrated leak is 145222ZIUM80.
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Setting the depollution func- CF: depollution threshold [C] =AACFx tion x = E: depollution function enabled (HV) x = D: depollution function disabled Example [C]: =AA500-07E The depollution function is enabled if the depollution thresh- old of 5 ·...
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RS-232 serial link Test menu Description Command [C] Detail Massive mode status selec- [C] =MASxy x = E: Massive mode authorized tion x = D: Massive mode not authorized (HV) y = E: Massive mode in progress y = E: Massive mode not triggered Example [C]: =MASED Massive mode is authorized but not triggered.
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Setting the ‘Autocal reques- a = E: warning enabled [C] =ACAabbbbbccccc ted’ warning a = D: warning disabled (HV/S) bbbbb number of cycles set for automatic warning (00000– 09999) ccccc number of hours set for automatic warning (00000– 09999) Example [C]: =ACAE0150002000 The 'Autocal Requested' warning is enabled: it is set to ap-...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Setting the Memo function x = M: Memo function enabled [C] =MExbmmss x = A: Memo function disabled (HV/S) b = E: Memo function stopped when the counter finishes b = D: Memo function not stopped when the counter finish- mmss: memorization time (mmss) Example [C]: =MEME0130 The Memo function is enabled, on the counter.
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Setting the pressure thresh- CF: pressure threshold [C] =P1UCF old in Gross Leak mode in Example [C]: =P1U150-02 the current unit The threshold for switching to Gross Leak mode is 1.5 mbar (HV) (if the current unit is mbar l/s).
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Select the language from x = 0: English [C] =SPx the control panel x = 1: Spanish (HV/S) x = 2: Germany x = 3: French x = 4: Japanese x = 5: Italy x = 6: Chinese x = 7: Korean x = 8: Russian...
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RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Setting the sound level x: sound volume [C] =SOxy y = E: sound enabled (HV/S) y = D: sound disabled Example [C]: =SO5E The sound is enabled and the volume is 5. Setting the voice synthesis x: voice synthesis volume [C] =SYxy level...
RS-232 serial link Description Command [C] Detail Reset of the initial value of [C] =MCCZ the cycle counter (HV/S) Selection of filament (1 or 2) x = 1: filament 1 enabled [C] =SWx x = 2: filament 2 enabled (HV/S) Example [C]: =SW1 Filament 1 is enabled.
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RS-232 serial link Byte No. Description Value Activation of filament 1 or 2 Filament 1 Filament 2 Filament status Switched off (OFF) Switched on (ON) Detector status Out of cycle In cycle 3 - 4 If the detector is in cycle ●...
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RS-232 serial link Byte N Description Value Probe clogged Clogged Not clogged For example: Byte No. Decimal value Binary decoded string Description Filament 1 active Filament on (ON) Detector in cycle High Sensitivity test mode Sniffer test method disabled Calibration Control panel locked No faults Inlet vent valve ON...
RS-232 serial link 11.7 List of messages For all messages, note their contents in order to identify the origin of the message and take the corre- sponding corrective measures if necessary. Warnings RS-232 command RS-232 code Message w060 Check probe type w097 Temperature too high w098...
RS-232 serial link RS-232 command RS-232 code Message e160 Sniffer probe clogged e161 Probe flow overload e180 Emission failure e185 Triode safety e188 Turbo pump speed e192 Fil current too high e194 Fil2-Collector Short e195 Fil1-Collector Short e205 Backing pump failure e206 Backing pump temperature too high e210...
RS-232 serial link 11.9 HLT5xx protocol The HLT5xx protocol is not available for all leak detectors. Refer to the detector user manual to find out whether this protocol is available for your detector. Only the protocol commands for the HLT5xx leak detector, listed in this chapter, are includ- ed in the detector’s HLT5xx protocol.
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RS-232 serial link Item Data Description Data Data in ASCII format The data format and size depends on the following points: ● Transfer of values -> Host commands and description of the parameter ● Data request -> Device commands and description of the parameter ●...
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RS-232 serial link A N G E ● digital error (example: writing a read-only parameter, command structure, control mode on RS-232, command not possible here) O G I C Examples of commands ● Leak rate reading in progress Host -> Appliance Appliance ->...
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RS-232 serial link Format Description Size of For example charac- ters 2 - u_real Fixed-point number with 4 digits before ● 001570 -> 15.70 and 2 digits after the point, normalized ● 000020 -> 0.2 to 0.01 4 - string Any string with ASCII characters ≥...
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RS-232 serial link Name Description Com- Com- Data format Description of pa- mand mand on rameters with pa- request Parameter options rameter (00) (10) Device- Detector model 4 - string ASM xxx Name OpMod- Test method 7 - u_short_int Writing and reading (writable only 000 = hard vacuum as detector...
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RS-232 serial link Name Description Com- Com- Data format Description of pa- mand mand on rameters with pa- request Parameter options rameter (00) (10) CalRe- Calibration re- 7 - u_short_int Writing quest quired 000 = stop calibration 001 = launch calibra- tion Reading 000 = no calibration in...
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RS-232 serial link Name Description Com- Com- Data format Description of pa- mand mand on rameters with pa- request Parameter options rameter (00) (10) AckCal- Validation of 6 - boo- 0 = autocalibration Step calibration stop lean_new aborted 1= validation of auto- calibration step Leakrate Leak rate in se-...
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RS-232 serial link Name Description Com- Com- Data format Description of pa- mand mand on rameters with pa- request Parameter options rameter (00) (10) Trigger_1 Reject thresh- 10 - u_ex- Writing and reading old 1 in the po_new (- 2 ...1E-9...1E+3 units below (for mbar·l/s) mbar·l/s...
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RS-232 serial link Flow diagram (suggested) Start timeout Send of the command Wait > 250 ms (¹) Read buffer Number Error Timeoutexpired of bytes ok report > 250 ms Byte 1 = command Process bytes *) Current measurement values (command 2: leak rate) can be measured every 50 ms. Error management All received command strings are checked by the detector.
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RS-232 serial link Name Description Data format Comments 0x00 StopMeasure Returns the product to 'Rea- Stops the measurement dy to start' status 0x13 StartMeasure Launches the measurement Launches the measurement 0x0A CurrentState Provides the status informa- Byte 0 Detector status (BYTE) tion 1: preparation of vacuum circuit 2: ready to test (standby)
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RS-232 serial link Floating-point number conversion according to IEEE 754 AA BB CC DD DD h CC h BB h AA h S E E E E E E E b E MMM MMMM MMMM MMMM MMMM MMMM Sign 8-bit exponent 23-bit mantissa EEEE EEEE MMM MMMM MMMM MMMM MMMM MMMM...
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RS-232 serial link 00 00 CA 42 42 h CA h 00 h 00 h 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 b 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0000 0000 00000000 Sign 8-bit exponent 23-bit mantissa 1000 0101 100 1010 0000 0000 0000 0000 100 1010 0000 0000 0000 0000...
To install the 'Communication interface board' accessory, the communication interface already installed in the electronic box of the leak detector must be removed in order to replace it with the accessory in- stead. 12.3.1 Removing the interface in place - ASI 35 WARNING Electric shock hazard Voltage and current can cause electric shock.
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Installation ► Switch off the leak detector (see chapter "Shutting down the detector" in the leak detector operat- ing instructions). 1 24 VDC power connector J1 connector 2 J2 connector 135/154...
Installation 12.3.2 Installation of the new interface - ASI 35 The communication interface user manual is available in the leak detector user manual (USB drive) or on the website (www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com). Composition of the 37-pin I/O set and 37-pin I/O - Ethernet ●...
Installation 1. Perform the following operations, depending on the model of the new communication interface in- stalled (see below). 2. Configure the leak detector according to the model of the new communication interface. 37-pin I/O and 37-pin I/O - Ethernet 1.
Installation WARNING Risk of crushing during product handling Considering the weight of the leak detector in which the accessory is to be installed, there is a risk of crushing when handling the leak detector. Under no circumstances shall the manufacturer be liable if the following instructions are not followed: ►...
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Installation ● 1 set of screws and washers for fastening the plate on the detector ● 1 37-pin male D-Sub connector for preparing the connecting cable (must be purchased by the customer) Composition of the 15-pin I/O set ● 1 bracing plate fitted with 15-pin I/O ●...
Installation 1 24 VDC power connector Supervisor board 2 J2 connector J9 connector 3 J1 connector 1. Remove the communication interface (see chapter “Removing the communication interface”). 2. Install the new fitted bracing plate instead (see [A]). 3. Place the gauges under the supervisor board of the new communication interface (see [B]). 4.
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Installation WARNING Risk of crushing during product handling Considering the weight of the leak detector in which the accessory is to be installed, there is a risk of crushing when handling the leak detector. Under no circumstances shall the manufacturer be liable if the following instructions are not followed: ►...
Installation 1 Fixing screws Support plate 1. Switch off the leak detector (see chapter “Shutdown the detector” in the detector operating instruc- tions). 2. Remove the work surface and the pump exhaust if installed (see [A]). 3. Remove the rear panel from the detector (see [A]). 4.
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Installation 1 Passage for ground wire and gauges J2 connector 2 Ground wire J1 connector 1 Fastening screw Bracing plate 1 Power cable 1. Remove the communication interface (see chapter “Removing the communication interface”). 2. Install the new bracing plate fitted with the I/O board instead. –...
Installation 7. Return the countertop, back panel and mat to the storage compartment. 8. Perform the following operations, depending on the model of the new communication interface in- stalled (see below). 9. Configure the leak detector according to the model of the new communication interface. 37-pin I/O and 37-pin I/O - Ethernet 1.
Installation The ground connection and the nut are not supplied with the kit. They must be removed from the support plate of the old kit to be put back on the support plate of the new kit. 1 Ground connection with nut Fixing screw with washers 2 Support plate 1.
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Installation Composition of the Profibus and Profinet set ● 1 bracing plate fitted with the Profibus or Profinet board, depending on the set part number ● 1 set of screws and washers for fastening the plate on the detector WARNING Electric shock hazard Voltage and current can cause electric shock.
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Installation 1 24 VDC J6 power connector J2 connector 2 Grommet J1 connector 3 Grommet Supervisor board 4 Ground wire 1. Remove the communication interface (see chapter “Removing the communication interface”). 2. Put the ground wire on the new bracing plate (see [A]). 3.
Available for the ASI 35 leak detector only (see chapter "Spare parts"). This accessory is used to communicate with the customer's automated system to replace a 2xxx or 3xxx detector with an ASI 35 detector: see the operating instructions for the type 2xxx/3xxx I/O module (see chapter "Applicable documents”).
Malfunctions 14 Malfunctions In case of difficulties when using these communication interfaces, please refer to the “Malfunctions” chapter of the leak detector maintenance instructions. 150/154...
Depollution and subsequent recycling of this equipment are necessary to preserve our natural resour- ces and particularly strategic raw materials. The manufacturer shall only be required to take back EEE marked adixen or Pfeiffer Vacuum sold by Pfeiffer Vacuum: ● EEE subject to applicable regulations for recycling end-of-life products;...
Spare parts 16 Spare parts 16.1 ASM 340 Désignation Part Number 37-pin male D-Sub connector (without cover) 118733 37-pin D-Sub connector cover 118732 15-pin male D-Sub connector (without cover) 114425 15-pin D-Sub connector cover 114424 ASM 142 type I/O cable A333758 ASM 182 type I/O cable A335068 Type HLT I/O module 122742...
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127257S External adapter for Wi-Fi communication interface - RS-232 serial link 125902 RS-232 serial link cable 103616 ASM 182 type I/O cable A335068 16.4 ASI 35 Désignation Part Number 37-pin male D-Sub connector (without cover) 118733 37-pin D-Sub connector cover 118732...
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