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Do not touch parts under voltage! Read these «Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions» and the enclosed «General Safety Instructions» carefully before you start any other action! VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 1/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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VAT products. The VAT firmware contains a limited, time unlimited user license. The VAT firmware may not be used for purposes other than those intended nor is it permitted to make copies of the VAT firmware. In particular, it is strictly forbidden to give copies of the VAT firmware to other people.
This product is a throttling pendulum valve with isolation functionality. It is intended to use for downstream pressure control applications Use product for clean and dry indoor vacuum applications under the conditions indicated in chapter «Technical data» only! Other applications are only allowed with the written permission of VAT. Technical data 1.1.1 Control and actuating unit Power supply input + 24 V DC (±10%), 2.1A max.
Never lay the valve down with controller / actuator downwards as the controller / actuator may be damaged. Installation into the system Do not connect or disconnect sensor cable when device is under power. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 5/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com...
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Refer to chapter «Electrical connection» for correct wiring. This valve is equipped with a heating device. Connect VAT heating device according to manual of the heating device. Perform «Setup procedure» to prepare valve for operation. For further information in chapter «Setup procedure».
For a combination of both forces (F and M) the values are invalid. Verify that the depth of the mounting screws is min. 1 x thread diameter. Please contact VAT for more information. Figure 1 Requirements to sensor connection To achieve fast and accurate pressure control a fast sensor response is required.
It is also possible to connect the ground strap at system chamber if it is well connected to PE. Note: Avoid low chassis cross section to the system PE connection. (Min. same cross section as ground strap) VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 9/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com...
External ±15 VDC supplied to POWER connector is feed through to SENSOR connector to supply ±15 VDC sensors. Refer to chapter «Power and sensor connection (±15 VDC sensors)» for schematic and correct wiring. and External ±15 VDC supplied direct to supply ±15 VDC. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 10/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com...
2.6.6 Service port connection The service port allows to connect the valve to a RS232 port of a computer. A special cable and the service software from VAT is required for operation. Refer to «Spare parts and accessories» for ordering numbers. Operation Operation is allowed after completion of the installation procedure only.
These ‚lost‘ steps are recognized an will be repeated to allow for further operation in the short term. But in the medium term the valve unit requires cleaning. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 16/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com...
There is a 4 digit display located on the panel. It displays configuration, status and position information. For details see below. 1 2 3 4 Display VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 17/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Wait until base pressure is reached and sensor(s) do not shift anymore. Initiate ZERO ADJUST. Refer to «RS232 setup commands» for details of function. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 19/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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[Torr] = 40 • p • L min. controllable conductance of valve [l/s] (refer to «Technical data») VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 20/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Local operation via service port: on interface port (refer to chapter «RS232 Push OPEN button control commands» for details): VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 21/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Between 90 and 100% of the low range sensor full scale, low range sensor is faded out while high range sensor is faded in. This prevents from pressure leaps during sensor transition that may be caused by pressure variations between the two sensors. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 22/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com...
Active digital inputs have higher priority than RS232 commands. Note: Do not connect other pins than indicated in the schematics above! VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 23/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Enabled (S: command without 2 answer) Inverted (contact to be opended) The following commands are same for PM-6 and integrated controller. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 24/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
The full scale ratio Sensor 1 / Sensor 2 is either >100 or <= 1 E:000204<CR><LF> Commands U:19 or U:20 sent with one or no sensor connected VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 28/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
- Select POSITION CONTROL. work selected, check for V on Refer to «RS232 control commands» for details. display? VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 29/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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- Make sure a shielded sensor cable is used. If you need any further information, please contact one of our service centers. You can find the addresses on our website: http://www.vat.ch VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284654EA 30/42 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Contamination from the process may influence the function and requires more frequent maintenance. Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs, please contact VAT. It has to be individually decided whether the maintenance/repair can be performed by the customer or has to be carried out by VAT. The fabrication number on the valve ma de in Sw it zerlan d Fab rica tio n No .:...
A critical factor influencing the maintenance period is the lifetime of the vacuum grease, being limited under increased temperature. In this case grease will separate to PTFE and oil. The oil may flow and contaminate the valve parts. VAT can give the following recommendations for preventive maintenance: heated ≤ 80°C *) unheated *) heated >...
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