Safety Prior to handling the machine, this instruction manual should be read and understood. If anything needs to be clarified, please contact your Busch representative. Read this manual carefully before use and keep for future reference. This instruction manual remains valid as long as the customer does not change anything on the product.
Conveying of other media leads to an increased thermal and/or mechanical load on the machine and is permissible only after a consultation with Busch. The machine is intended for indoor placement in a non-potentially explosive environment. The machine is suitable for continuous operation but limited to a suction pressure ≤150 hPa (mbar) abs.
2 | Product Description Guideline for maximum recommended chamber size to be evacuated from atmospheric pressure to <100 mbar. Pump drive Maximum chamber size (liters) Machine without VSD (Variable Speed Drive) Direct drive 50 or 60Hz Machine with VSD, voltage supply 200-240V 1000 Machine with VSD, voltage supply 380-480V 2000...
Transport | 3 Transport WARNING Suspended load. Risk of severe injury! ● Do not walk, stand, or work under suspended loads. ● To find out the weight of the machine, refer to the chapter Technical Data or the nameplate (NP). ●...
4 | Storage Storage ● Seal hermetically all apertures with the caps provided with the machine, or with adhesive tape if the caps are no longer available. ● Store the machine indoors, in a dry place, away from dust and vibrations and if possible, in original packaging, preferably at temperatures between -20 ...
● Make sure that all provided covers, guards, hoods, etc. are mounted. If the machine is installed at an altitude greater than 1000 meters above sea level: ● Contact your Busch representative, the motor must be derated or the ambient temperature limited.
– ISO-KF 50 If the machine is used as part of a vacuum system: ● Busch recommends the installation of an isolation valve in order to prevent the machine from turning backwards. ● Make sure that the connection lines cause no stress on the connections of the machine. There- fore, we recommend installing flexible lines on the suction and discharge connections.
Installation | 5 ● Make sure that the connection lines cause no stress on the connections of the machine. There- fore, we recommend installing flexible lines on the suction and discharge connections. ● Make sure that the counter pressure (also called “back pressure”) at the discharge connection (OUT) does not exceed the maximum allowable discharge pressure, see Technical Data.
5 | Installation Gas type Dry nitrogen or air Gas temperature °C 0 ... 60 Maximum gas supply pressure bar (g) Minimum gas supply pressure bar (g) Filtration µm Barrier gas flow rate (DGV closed): SLM (standard li- 19 ... 33 ter per minute) Barrier and dilution gas flow rate (DGV SLM (standard li-...
Use of an inappropriate oil. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! ● Only use an oil type which has previously been approved and recommended by Busch. For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data and Oil [➔ 33]. Description...
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When the oil filling is achieved: ● Write down the oil change date on the sticker. If there is no sticker (part no. 0565 568 959) on the machine: ● Order it from your Busch representative. 14 | 36 Instruction Manual COBRA BA 0100 C_EN_en...
Provide additional interference suppression in accordance with the requirements of your sup- ➔ ply network system. Contact your Busch representative for more information. ➔ ● Wire the mating connector (delivered loose) according to the wiring illustration below: Mains connection (MC) - 4-pin connector...
● If the machine is equipped with a power connector, install a residual current protective device to protect persons in case of a defective insulation. ● Busch recommends installing a type B residual protective device suitable for the electrical in- stallation.
● If the machine is equipped with a power connector, install a residual current protective device to protect persons in case of a defective insulation. ● Busch recommends installing a type B residual protective device suitable for the electrical in- stallation.
6 | Electrical Connection NOTICE Incorrect connection. Risk of damage to the variable speed drive! ● The wiring diagrams given below are typical. Check the connection instructions/diagrams. Voltage Switch 208-400V (Only with VSD) ● Make sure the main switch (MSH) is in the "OFF" position. Description Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to re- move the 2 screws and washers.
Electrical Connection | 6 Direction of Rotation of the Fan Wheel ● Watch the fan wheel rotation and determine the intended direction of rotation with the arrow (stuck on). ● Jog the motor briefly. ● Make sure the fan wheel draws air into and through the machine. If the rotation must be changed: ●...
6 | Electrical Connection I/O and Communication Port Schematic (only with VSD) Connector: D-Sub15, 15-pin, female Pin No. Description Signal Open: Stop Digital Input 2 Start pump Closed: Start 3 ... 4 24V OUT Power supply (max. 10 mA) Open / Not connected - 3000 rpm - <...
Commissioning | 7 Commissioning CAUTION During operation the surface of the machine may reach temperatures of more than 70°C. Risk of burns! ● Avoid contact with the machine during and directly after operation. CAUTION Noise of running machine. Risk of damage to hearing! If people are present in the vicinity of a machine that is not insulated from noise for extended peri- ods of time: ●...
7 | Commissioning Conveying Condensable Vapors CAUTION Draining the condensate while operating and/or venting the machine. The discharged gases and/or liquids may reach temperatures above 70°C! Risk of burns! ● Avoid direct contact with the flow of gases and/or liquids. The machine is equipped with a gas dilution system and is suitable for conveying condensable va- pors in the gas stream.
Maintenance | 8 Maintenance DANGER Live wires. Risk of electrical shock! ● Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified personnel. DANGER Maintenance work without disconnecting the variable speed drive. Risk of electrical shock! ● Disconnect and isolate the variable speed drive before attempting any work on it. High voltages are present at the terminals and within the variable speed drive for up to 10 min- utes after disconnection of the electrical supply.
Risk of injuries! Risk of premature failure and loss of efficiency! ● Maintenance work must only be executed by qualified personnel. ● Respect the maintenance intervals or ask your Busch representative for service. NOTICE Using inappropriate cleaners. Risk of removing safety stickers and protective paint! ●...
● Contact your Busch representative to find out why the oil color has changed. Oil Change NOTICE Use of an inappropriate oil. Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! ● Only use an oil type which has previously been approved and recommended by Busch. Instruction Manual COBRA BA 0100 C_EN_en 25 | 36...
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8 | Maintenance Description Oil drain plug (ODP) For oil type and oil capacity see Technical Data and Oil [➔ 33]. Description Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to re- Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to re- move the 4 screws and washers. Un- move the 2 screws and washers.
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When the oil filling is achieved: ● Write down the oil change date on the sticker. If there is no sticker (part no. 0565 568 959) on the machine: ● Order it from your Busch representative. Instruction Manual COBRA BA 0100 C_EN_en 27 | 36...
● Decontaminate the machine as much as possible and state the contamination status in a ‘Dec- laration of Contamination’. Busch will only accept machine accompanied by a signed, fully completed and legally binding "decla- ration of contamination", downloadable from the following link: buschvacuum.com/declaration-of- contamination.
Decommissioning | 10 Decommissioning DANGER Live wires. Risk of electrical shock! ● Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified personnel. CAUTION Hot surface. Risk of burns! ● Before doing anything that requires touching the machine, let it cool down first. ●...
Risk of premature failure! Loss of efficiency! ● Use only original Busch spare parts, consumables and supplies to ensure correct operation of the machine and to validate the warranty. There are no standard spare parts kits available for this product.
● Seek advice from your local Busch representative. Measurement method or read- ● Check the gauge, check ulti- ing is false. mate pressure directly at isolated inlet connection.
Oil | 14 YLC 250 B ISO-VG Oil Type Synthetic Part number 0.5 L packaging 0831 131 400 Part number 1 L packaging 0831 108 878 Part number 5 L packaging 0831 108 879 Instruction Manual COBRA BA 0100 C_EN_en 33 | 36...
EU Declaration of Conformity This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-markings affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This Decla- ration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
UK Declaration of Conformity This Declaration of Conformity and the UKCA-markings affixed to the nameplate are valid for the machine within the Busch scope of delivery. This Dec- laration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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