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Introduction Introduction Product identification In all communications with Pfeiffer Vacuum, please specify the information on the product name plate. For convenient reference, copy that information into the parentheses provided below. Figure 1-1 Product Nameplate Pfeiffer Vacuum, D-35614 Asslar Model: (Model Number) (YYYY/MM)
Furthermore, the system is not explosion-proof according to ATEX. Contact your local Pfeiffer Vacuum representative for consultation regarding corrosive or flammable gases. NOTE If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local Pfeiffer Vacuum representative.
Safety Safety Instructions The safety instructions in Pfeiffer Vacuum operating manuals are the result of risk evaluations and hazard analyses and are oriented on international certification standards as specified by UL, CSA, ANSI Z-535, SEMI S1, ISO3864 and DIN4844. In...
Any use of this equipment for purposes other than originally intended (including sampling of corrosive or flammable gases or sampling of liquids) requires the prior written approval by the Pfeiffer Vacuum parent company. Any use of the GSD 320 not corresponding to the (extended) scope of application is considered to be non-conforming and the manufacturer declines all liability resulting from such use.
If toxic or combustible gases are sampled with the GSD 320, the exhaust gases shall be treated and disposed of in conformity with the applicable regulations. Liability and warranty Pfeiffer Vacuum assumes no liability and the warranty becomes null and void if the owner or third parties: ...
Instrument overview Instrument overview Front view Figure 3-1 Front View of GSD 320 Front panel controls Configurable and indicators capillary/heater (left/right/top) Arrow Keys Removable front panel for inlet access. Connections Figure 3-2 Connection to the GSD 320 Purge gas pressure switch User control (corrosive only) connection...
Instrument overview Front panel controls and indicators Figure 3-3 OmniStar front panel controls and indicators Arrow Keys Push buttons on the front panel can be used to operate the GSD 320 locally. The arrow keys can be used to highlight a specific option on the LCD Screen. When the desired option is highlighted, push OK SEL to confirm.
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Instrument overview Heaters Table 3-1 Heater Information Default Heater Type Max Temp Temp Additional Information 200°C Capillary Heater 200°C 200°C 350°C Capillary Heater 350°C 350°C Inlet Heater 150°C 120°C A warning appears above 120°C due to possible degradation of solenoid lifetime.
Technical data 4.12 Ambient conditions Storage/transport: 5 … 45°C Operation: 12 … 35°C Relative humidity: maximum 80% up to 31°C, linearly decreasing to 50% at 40°C Application: indoors only Altitude: up to 2000 m Protection category: IP30 Pollution degree: 2 4.13 Noise level <50 dB in full operation 4.14 Power connection...
Installation Installation Carrying and transporting the unit Product weight > 25 kg. Always transport the GSD 320 with two persons by placing hands under the front and rear portion of the chassis. WARNING Physical injury can result if the product is lifted and carried by only one person. Adhere to the local regulations and take the necessary precautions when lifting and transporting the product.
Installation NOTE Store locking bolts and front panel transport locking rod and remount them if the GSD 320 is to be transported again. Ventilation requirements For adequate ventilation, maintain at least 25 mm clearance around the GSD 320. If the GSD 320 is inside an enclosure, the enclosure must be large or ventilated to provide adequate cooling by fan on the GSD 320.
Installation Connecting the exhaust gas line Extend the exhaust tube with a suitable coupling piece and tube and connect it to the exhaust duct. NOTE For corrosive or flammable applications, exhausting the GSD 320 C is required. For non-corrosive non-flammable applications, exhausting can be done in accordance to the facilities requirements.
Installation Connecting the purge gas Figure 5-4 Connecting the purge gas Digital purge gas pressure switch (corrosive version) Purge gas input (corrosive version) On corrosive pumping systems, the purge gas provides a continuous flow of dry gas to the bearings of the turbo molecular pump. The GSD 320 C has an internal regulator that is preset in the factory using a flow meter to produce the proper flow of nitrogen purge.
Installation Connecting the capillary OmniStar 1 Remove the cap. See Figure 5-5. Figure 5-5 Removing the cap 2 Connect the capillary to the measurement point. See Figure 5-6. Figure 5-6 Connecting the capillary to the measurement point CAUTION Firmly connect the front tip of the capillary heater tube to the measurement equipment.
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Installation ThermoStar DANGER DANGER: Hazardous gases. Process gases can cause health and environmental damage. Before admitting the process gas, make sure the gas connection is leak-tight. DANGER DANGER: Flammable gases. If incorrectly handled, flammable gases can cause health, environmental and material damage.
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Installation Removing the front 1 Grab the front cover at the top corners and gently pull the cover away from the frame until the top and middle spring pins release from the frame. See Figure 5-8. cover Figure 5-8 Removing the cover 2 Next grab the cover between the middle and bottom spring pins and pull the cover until the spring pins release from the frame.
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Installation 3 Disconnect the ribbon cable from the front panel circuit board. See Figure 5-10. Figure 5-10 Disconnect ribbon cable Pin 1 Red stripe oriented as shown 4 Use a 3 mm hex key (included in the ship kit) to remove the socket head cap screws (2) from the inlet oven.
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Installation Removing the 1 Remove the foam insulation from the inlet oven. If necessary, insert the short leg of the hex key through the insulation and gently pull the foam back. It's recommended insulation and to start at the top and work towards the bottom when pulling the foam insulation from adjusting the the oven.
Installation Connecting the interfaces The GSD 320 has a TCP/IP ethernet interface for communication and two input/output (I/O) connectors, User I/O and Aux I/O, that allow GSD 320 interaction with customer supplied peripheral devices. Figure 5-14 User control and ethernet interface User I/O connection Aux I/O...
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Installation Aux I/O connection The Aux I/O connector provides an interface for electronic inputs to, and outputs from, the GSD 320, in addition to those of the User I/O connector. Number Description Analog Output, Channel 3 (+) Reference GND of the analog outputs Analog Input, Channel 3 (-) Analog Input, Channel 4 (-) Analog Input, Channel 5 (-)
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Installation User I/O and Aux I/O Details Digital Inputs are ACTIVE LOW. These inputs are pulled high internal to the GSD 320 Digital Inputs Controller Module, allowing a simple contact closure or TTL input to activate them. A contact closure is preferred to maintain ground isolation. Total Number of channels: 4 User I/O connector: Channel 1 Aux I/O connector: Channels 2-4...
Installation Power Connection Figure 5-15 Connecting the input power Mains switch Power input Voltage: 100, 120, 230 VAC Frequency: 50 … 60 Hz Power consumption: 550 VA 1 Turn off the mains switch. 2 Connect the power cord to source power. Refer to Figure 5-15.
Initial start up Initial start up Precondition Installation completed as described in Chapter Installation. Procedure 1 Turn the mains switch on. 2 Start the pumping system (as described in section 7.1 on page 31 for front panel operation or section 7.2 on page 44 for QUADERA).
Operation Operation Front panel operation The following section briefly describes the operation of the GSD 320 using the Front Panel interface. Figure 7-1 GSD 320 LEDs, keypad, and LCD LEDs indicate the state of the sub-systems. A keypad is used for navigating the menu (UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT) as well as selecting tasks and modifying data parameters.
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Operation FUNCTIONS menu Select Setup FUNCTIONS. Figure 7-4 Setup FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS Arrow pointing right is the current PARAMETERS selection SYSTEM STATUS The menu choices shown in Figure 7-5 Figure 7-6 are available. Figure 7-5 FUNCTIONS menu choices PUMP DOWN ...
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Operation Select FUNCTIONS PUMP DOWN to pump the system down. PUMP DOWN Figure 7-8 FUNCTIONS PUMP DOWN PUMP DOWN SHUT DOWN TURN HEATERS ON TURN HEATERS OFF The status line shows the System Pumping until the turbo pump is turned on. Figure 7-9 System Pumping 6.8E+02 mbar Capillary...
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Operation Select FUNCTIONS SHUT DOWN to shut the system down. SHUT DOWN Figure 7-11 FUNCTIONS Shut Down PUMP DOWN SHUT DOWN TURN HEATERS ON TURN HEATERS OFF The following Warning screen is displayed. Figure 7-12 Shut down warning screens **** WARNING **** Turning off Vacuum with Sensor ON...
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Operation PARAMETERS menu Figure 7-14 Setup Screen PARAMETERS choices FUNCTIONS PARAMETERS SYSTEM STATUS The PARAMETERS menu screens are displayed. See Figure 7-15 Figure 7-16. Figure 7-15 PARAMETERS menu screen 1 INLET HTR SETPT CAP HTR SETPT BAKEOUT START BAKEOUT DURATION ...
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Operation 1 Select PARAMETERS INLET HTR SETPT. Example: changing the inlet heater set point Figure 7-17 PARAMETERS INLET HTR SETPT INLET HTR SETPT CAP HTR SETPT BAKEOUT START BAKEOUT DURATION 2 Press OK SEL. . The INLET HTR SETPT is displayed. Figure 7-18 INLET HTR SETPT display 150 C ...
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Operation SYSTEM menu Figure 7-19 Setup SYSTEM choices FUNCTIONS PARAMETERS SYSTEM STATUS Selecting Setup SYSTEM will display the following message regarding access to advanced functionality. Figure 7-20 SYSTEM menu screen **** NOTICE **** Service Access Not Authorized Press OK NOTE For assistance with advanced system functionality, please contact your local Pfeiffer Vacuum representative.
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Operation STATUS-SYSTEM menu Figure 7-23 STATUS SYSTEM choices SYSTEM TURBO GSD320 Info Figure 7-24 STATUS-SYSTEM menu screen 1 TURBO INLET BYPASS Figure 7-25 STATUS-SYSTEM menu screen 2 CAL VLVE INLET HTR CAP HTR MAN HTR ...
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Operation Figure 7-29 menu screen 3 BottomPlate 34 C Bearing 34 C Controller 45 C Motor 42 C Figure 7-30 menu screen 4 Turbo Errors Errors NONE Press any key to exit Figure 7-31 STATUS GSD320 Info GSD 320 info menu choices SYSTEM...
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Operation Error Turbopump If a Turbo Pump error occurs, an error message will display. The error number can be referenced in the Turbo Pump User’s Manual. Figure 7-34 TURBO pump error screen 9.2E+00 mbar Turbo 898 Hz (52200 RPM) Turbo Err006 ...
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Operation Reminder to clean the The filters on the side of the GSD 320 must be cleaned or replaced every three months. After three months has elapsed, the following reminder to clean or replace the filters is GSD 320 filters displayed.
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Operation Changing the IP address NOTE The GSD 320 is shipped with default addresses in the 192.168.x.x range. Do not change these addresses until instructed so in System setup on page 1 Select PARAMETERS GSD320 IP Address, press OK SEL. ...
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Operation 5 If the IP configuration fails, a Failure screen is displayed. The IP address is reset to its previous setting. Figure 7-45 IP Address configuration failure *** FAILURE*** IP Configuration of GSD320 failed 010.211.070.109 Can not bakeout if If the System is not under vacuum, the Manifold Heater cannot be turned ON. If the Bake Out selection is made, an Attention message is displayed, and Bake Out is not permitted.
Operation Operation from QUADERA This chapter provides instructions for setting up the GSD 320 system and the QMG 220, which is internal to the system, and running the GSD 320 using the QUADERA Add-in. These instructions assume that QUADERA 4.00 or higher is installed, that QUADERA is licensed to use the GSD 320 Add-in, and that the computer and GSD 320 are connected via a network or Ethernet crossover cable.
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Operation System setup To use the GSD 320 with QUADERA, the QMG 220 and GSD 320 Controller must be configured. Both devices are Ethernet based, so they each require a unique IP Address on the same network. The factory default IP Addresses are: QMG 220 .
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Operation NOTE If the IP Address is changed using the step above then you must wait at least 6 minutes before continuing. 8 Close the Configure dialog. 9 Press OK in the Device Setup dialog. Ignore any error message that is displayed and press OK.
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Operation 15 Select the GSD 320 check box and press the OK button to load the Add-in (see Figure 7-50). The main form of the GSD 320 Add-in will load. See Figure 7-51. Figure 7-50 Selecting the GSD 320 Add-in to Start Figure 7-51 GSD 320 Add-in Main Form...
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Operation 16 Pick the GSD 320 Device from the Device drop down shown in Figure 7-51. If no Device is shown, press the Refresh button multiple times until the Device is shown in the drop down list. If the GSD 320 appears in the Device list, then continue with step 22 on page 50.
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Operation 18 Press the Find by IP button shown in Figure 7-52. 19 Manually enter the GSD 320 IP address that is appropriate for your computer or network application. 20 Click on the Retrieve button as shown in Figure 7-53. Figure 7-53 Configuration Dialog Showing the Retrieve Button 21 After clicking on the Retrieve button Figure 7-54...
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Operation 22 Press the Config button as shown in Figure 7-51 to open the Configure dialog shown below in Figure 7-52. 23 Press the Edit button shown in Figure 7-54. Figure 7-54 Configuration Dialog showing the Edit Button 24 Change the QMG 220 IP Address to the same IP Address set in step 7 on page This step is not actually changing the QMG 220 IP Address;...
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Operation 28 Press the Verify button. QUADERA will connect to the Device and verify the GSD 320 and QMG 220. NOTE This step is critical because it establishes the system relationship between the GSD 320 and QMG 220. 29 Close the Configure dialog. The system is now ready to operate.
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Operation Connect ......Connects QUADERA to the GSD 320 for communications and control. When connected, this button will display and function as 'Disconnect'.
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Operation ......Electron Multiplier On Figure 7-55 Bake Out Configuration The following settings are for configuring the Bake Out. These settings are interdependent, i.e.
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Operation The following settings are displayed to show the current Bake Out configuration. The current Bake Out configuration is contained within the GSD 320 and remains in effect until it is changed with the Set New Values button: Begin in ......A count down in hours and minutes until the Bake Out will start.
Safety. Intended Use The GSD 320 Vari OmniStar with control valve EVR 116 and RVC 300 valve controller is designed for manual control as well as automatic analysis of non-corrosive and non- flammable gases (subject to the material compatibility, TLVs as well as Ex-limits).
Installation Connecting the Vari The Vari OmniStar is connected to the measurement point with the DN 16 KF flange on the tube. The connecting line should be as short as possible to minimize additional dead OmniStar to the volume and to obtain minimum response time.
For changing parameter settings, refer to the RVC 300 Controller Operating Manual. Temperature control The inlet of the Vari OmniStar may be heated to a temperature of up to 70°C to prevent condensation of gases. Turn the inlet heater on using the front panel of the Vari OmniStar.
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Vari OmniStar Pressure Regulation The REGULATION operation screen when pumped down is shown in Figure 8-5. Screen The symbols >+25+< are shown on the front panel to demonstrate how open or closed the valve is, and whether or not the analyzer pressure is in or out of regulation. The plus signs and inward arrows indicate the pressure as being in regulation.
The control valve has a finite reaction time to compensate for pressure changes at the measurement point of the Vari OmniStar. If the pressure increases too fast, then the control valve may not be quick enough to reduce the conductance. This may result in an overpressure condition in the analysis chamber of the Vari OmniStar.
Vari OmniStar Overview of all parts in the inlet system Figure 8-9 shows a completely disassembled inlet system. Figure 8-9 Main components of the inlet system Control Valve EVR 116 Special Interface Mini Valve Electromagnetic with EVI 005 MI (Bypass) Valve...
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Vari OmniStar 1 Remove the front and main covers from the GSD 320. See Figure 8-10. Figure 8-10 Removing the covers Top and Right Panel Guards Front Panel and Insulation 2 Remove left, right, and top access guards. 3 Remove the front panel.
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Vari OmniStar Figure 8-12 Left side panel Assembly Heat-Sink Block Heat-Shield Plate 11 Remove the top solenoid by removing the nut and two washers. See Figure 8-13. Figure 8-13 Removing top solenoid. Solenoid EVR116 Assembly 12 Remove the internal and external foam insulation from the bottom of the oven box.
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Vari OmniStar 14 Remove and replace the EVR 116 by following the steps below. Be sure to keep the removed parts for the EVR116 replacement. 15 Uninstall the tube from the EVR 116 pressure-regulated valve. 16 Uninstall the pressure-regulating valve from the gas inlet block by removing three screws.
Care of the GSD 320 Maintenance courses Pfeiffer Vacuum offers maintenance courses for this product. Thorough examples and more detailed documentation from these courses enable the user to keep the equipment in proper working condition. For additional information, please contact your local Pfeiffer Vacuum service center.
Maintenance Maintenance 10.1 Shortening the Capillary (Omnistar) Preconditions System switched off Capillary detached from measurement point Length of capillary still adequate after shortening Required tools Tube cutter, capillary cutting tool or knife file. Procedure 1 Make two opposing small indentations. See Figure 10-1.
Maintenance 4 Check the pressure in the analysis chamber. The total pressure of the analysis chamber is displayed on the front panel of the GSD 320, or you can determine the total pressure by using the software program. The displayed pressure should be 1 x 10 mbar ...
Maintenance 2 Break the capillary at the point notched previously. See Figure 10-4. Figure 10-4 Breaking the capillary 3 Turn on the system. Wait for 10 minutes (turbo pump acceleration time). 4 Check the pressure in the analysis chamber. The total pressure of the analysis chamber is displayed on the front panel of the GSD 320, or you can determine the total pressure by using the software program.
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Maintenance 4 Remove the front cover of the GSD 320 as described in Removing the front cover on page 23. Next remove the heater box cover from the inlet oven, as described in Removing the inlet heater box on page 5 Remove the insulation as described in Removing the insulation and adjusting the capillary on page...
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50 mm of the quartz capillary extends beyond the end of the heater. Coil the excess capillary in the oven. 7 Changing a stainless steel capillary (OmniStar) only: If necessary, cut off the fitting used to attach the capillary to the measurement point.
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Maintenance With the J shaped tube and hex union still attached to the capillary, pull the capillary out of the heater through the front oven. See Figure 10-8. Figure 10-8 Remove stainless steel capillary assembly J Shaped Tube Union Disconnect the hex union from the old capillary. NOTE Ensure that the shape of J shaped capillary is not modified.
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Maintenance 8 Install the foam insulation in the oven. Insert the bottom edge of the foam first so that the foam is held in place between the oven wall and plate. Next, insert the top half of the foam into the oven. Ensure that the quartz capillary is not pinched or kinked while installing the insulation.
Maintenance 10 Connect the ribbon cable to the front panel. See Figure 10-12. Figure 10-12 Re-install front panel ribbon cable Pin 1 Red stripe oriented as shown 11 Re-install the front panel in the following manner: 11a Insert the top spring pins into the frame so they engage slightly in their mating holes.
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6 Remove the front panel and disconnect the capillary as described in step 6 on page for ThermoStar or step 7 on page 70 for OmniStar. 7 Proceed as follows to change the heater inlet orientation from side to top. See Figure 10-14 Figure 10-15.
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Remove the blank panels from the top and side of the oven by removing (4) socket head cap screws from each panel. For OmniStar units, the inlet solenoid valve must be rotated 180 degrees so that the electrical terminals are opposite of the heater line. Use a 13 mm wrench to remove the hex nut on the solenoid valve.
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Maintenance Move the panel with the heater to the side of the GSD 320 and fasten in place with four socket head cap screws. NOTE There is slack in the length of the heater power cords for moving the panel, but it might be necessary pull additional length from inside the GSD 320.
Maintenance 10.5 Removing the PrismaPlus from the GSD 320 The PrismaPlus must be removed from the GSD 320 to replace the filament. Tools Required M2 Hex Key M4 Hex Key M5 Hex Key Procedure 1 Execute the GSD <Shutdown> function. 2 Remove mains power connection from GSD 320.
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Maintenance 5 Slide the cover back and off the GSD 320. As shown in Figure 10-18. Figure 10-18 Sliding the cover back and off of the GSD 320 6 Loosen the (2) socket head cap screws with the M5 hex key. The screws are shown Figure 10-19.
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Maintenance 7 Slide the sensor away from the GSD 320 as seen in Figure 10-20. Figure 10-20 Removing the PrismaPlus Sensor 8 Disconnect the ethernet, analog input, digital input, and power supply cables shown Figure 10-21. Figure 10-21 Removing the Cables Power Supply Analog Input Cable...
Maintenance 10.6 Filament replacement NOTE Instructions for replacing the filament for a Closed HS Ion Source can be found in the PrismaPlus Operating Manual BG 5214. 10.7 Filter Mat Cleaning the The filter mat at the air entrance has to be cleaned if a substantial layer of dust has accumulated.
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Maintenance 11 Put the GSD 320 back into service. 12 Dispose of the used filter mat in accordance with the local regulations. Figure 10-22 Cleaning and replacing the filter mats. Filter Mat Holder Filter Mat Lower Screws...
When working in a vacuum area, always use clean tools, and wear lint free gloves. Tools required NOTE The OmniStar gas inlet kit is required for orifice replacement on the GSD 320 OmniStar. Ordering Number: PT 162 001 Special tool for GSD 320 ...
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Maintenance 7 Detach the capillary from the gas inlet valve using a 1/4 in open-end wrench. 8 Use the M2.5 hex key to remove the (2) fixing screws from the gas inlet flange. The two fixing screws are shown in Figure 10-23.
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Maintenance 13 Replace the plunger with spring, seal, and O-ring 12.42 X 1.78 (Refer to Figure 10-24). Check the sealing surfaces and clean them if necessary. Figure 10-24 Removing the plunger 1 ..O-Ring 2 .
Maintenance 10.9 Replacing the orifice of the ThermoStar WARNING When working in a vacuum area, always wear lint free gloves and use clean tools. Tools required NOTE A ThermoStar gas inlet kit is required for orifice replacement on the GSD 320 ThermoStar.
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Maintenance 11 Replace the O-rings 9.25 x 1.78 and 18.77 x 1.78 (See Figure 10-26). Check the sealing surfaces of the gas inlet flange and clean them if necessary. Figure 10-26 Gas inlet ThermoStar 1 ..Orifice 2 .
Change the turbo pump bearing at least every four years. Contact your Pfeiffer Vacuum service location. Clarify shorter change intervals for extreme loads or impure processes with your local Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. For all other cleaning, maintenance or repair work, please contact your Pfeiffer Vacuum service location.
Service Service Pfeiffer Vacuum offers first-class service! Operating fluid and bearing change on the spot by Pfeiffer Vacuum Field Service Maintenance / repair in the nearby Service Center or Serviceability Fast replacement with exchange products in mint condition ...
Disposal Disposal DANGER Danger: Contaminated parts. Contaminated parts can be detrimental to health and environment. Before beginning to work, find out whether any parts are contaminated. Adhere to the relevant regulations and take the necessary precautions when handling contaminated parts. WARNING Warning: Substances detrimental to the environment.
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