Pfeiffer Vacuum QMH 800-X Operating Instructions Manual
Pfeiffer Vacuum QMH 800-X Operating Instructions Manual

Pfeiffer Vacuum QMH 800-X Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Translation of the Original
QMH 800-X
High-frequency generator for QMG 800 HiQuad
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Neo

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Translation of the Original QMH 800-X High-frequency generator for QMG 800 HiQuad ®...
  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Foreseeable improper use Responsibilities and warranty Operator requirements Personnel qualification 2.9.1 Ensuring personnel qualification 2.9.2 Personnel qualification for maintenance and repair 2.9.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum 2.10 Operator requirements Product description Design, construction Functional description Connections 3.3.1 QC connection to QC 800 control unit 3.3.2 Connections FA and RF+ / RF- to the QMA analyzer...
  • Page 4 Cleaning device Malfunctions Shipping Recycling and disposal 11.1 General disposal information 11.2 Dispose of a mass spectrometer system Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vacuum Ordering information 13.1 Ordering parts 13.2 Ordering spare parts and accessories Technical data and dimensions 14.1 Technical data 14.2 Electrical data...
  • Page 5: List Of Tables

    List of tables List of tables Tbl. 1: Applicable documents Tbl. 2: Abbreviations used Tbl. 3: Permissible ambient conditions Tbl. 4: Pin assignment of QC connection Tbl. 5: Functions Tbl. 6: Coding Tbl. 7: Pin assignment of FA connection Tbl. 8: Pin assignment of RF+ and RF- connections Tbl.
  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    List of figures List of figures Fig. 1: Design, construction Fig. 2: Pin assignment of QC connection Fig. 3: Pin assignment of FA connection Fig. 4: Pin assignment of EP connection Fig. 5: "Ethernet" (LAN) connector Fig. 6: Installing high-frequency generator with support on QMA Fig.
  • Page 7: About This Manual

    QMH 800-5 You can find the part number on the rating plate of the product. Pfeiffer Vacuum reserves the right to make technical changes without prior notification. The figures in this document are not to scale. Dimensions are in mm unless stated otherwise.
  • Page 8: Conventions

    This section describes all the labels on the product along with their meanings. Rating plate The rating plate is located on the side of the unit. D-35614 Asslar Mod. QMH 800-x PT Mxx xxx xxxxxxxxx Made in United States 2024/04 Input 24 V DC 110 W 1.3.4 Abbreviations...
  • Page 9: Trademark Proof

    Quadrupole mass spectrometer analyzer Quadrupole mass spectrometer high-frequency generator Radio frequency (high frequency) RISC Reduced instruction set computer Secondary electron multiplier System-on-module Tbl. 2: Abbreviations used 1.4 Trademark proof ● HiQuad ® is a registered trademark of Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH. 9/48...
  • Page 10: Safety

    Safety instructions according to product life stages All safety instructions in this document are based on the results of a risk assessment. Pfeiffer Vacuum has taken into account all the relevant life stages of the product. Risks during installation DANGER Danger to life from electric shock Inadequate or incorrect grounding of the unit leads to contact-sensitive voltage on the housing.
  • Page 11 ► Only operate the unit in a dry environment. ► Operate the unit away from fluids and sources of moisture. ► Do not switch on the unit if fluid has entered it. Instead contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. ► Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning the unit.
  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    Safety Risks during disposal WARNING Health hazard through poisoning from toxic contaminated components or devices Toxic process media result in contamination of devices or parts of them. During maintenance work, there is a risk to health from contact with these poisonous substances. Illegal disposal of toxic sub- stances causes environmental damage.
  • Page 13: Proper Use

    Permissible ambient conditions 2.5 Proper use The QMH 800-x high-frequency generator is a component of the Pfeiffer Vacuum QMG 800 HiQuad Neo quadrupole mass spectrometry system and generates the HF and DC voltages required for the rod system of the QMA quadrupole analyzer. The high-frequency generator is intended exclusively for use as a power supply unit for a Pfeiffer Vacuum QMA 4xx quadrupole analyzer.
  • Page 14: Personnel Qualification

    ─ Customer with Pfeiffer Vacuum service training ─ Pfeiffer Vacuum service technician 2.9.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum For optimal and trouble-free use of this product, Pfeiffer Vacuum offers a comprehensive range of courses and technical trainings. For more information, please contact Pfeiffer Vacuum technical training.
  • Page 15: Operator Requirements

    4. Comply with the limits of use. 5. Observe the technical data. 6. Please contact the Pfeiffer Vacuum Service Center if your questions on operation or maintenance of the product are not answered in these operating instructions. – You can find information in the Pfeiffer Vacuum service area.
  • Page 16: Product Description

    Product description 3 Product description 3.1 Design, construction Fig. 1: Design, construction 1 Connection for QMS control unit "TUNING" LED display 2 Connection for LAN 2 control unit Connection for field axis voltage "FA" 3 Connection for electrometer pre-amplifier "EP1 (fara- Connections for HF coaxial cables day)"...
  • Page 17: Connections

    Product description ● Electrometer range ● Electrometer signal 1 oder 2 The instrument reports operational readiness or error status to the QMS control unit. 3.3 Connections 3.3.1 QC connection to QC 800 control unit Interfaces on QC 800 For details about the interfaces on the QC 800, refer to the operating instructions of the QMG 800 HiQuad Neo.
  • Page 18: Connections Fa And Rf+ / Rf- To The Qma Analyzer

    Product description Signal directions ● IN = QMH is receiver ● OUT = QMH is transmitter Signal word Level Function of QMH SCAN± 0 – +10.24 V MASS = (SCAN/10.24 V) x M RESOL± 0 – +10.24 V ΔM = ΔM + (RESOL/10.24 V) x ΔM EP±...
  • Page 19: Ep Connection To Ep 822 Electrometer Pre-Amplifier

    Product description Signal word Signal direction Level and load RF+ and RF- Adapted load Housing GND, shielding Plug: coaxial, SHV Tbl. 8: Pin assignment of RF+ and RF- connections Signal directions ● IN = QMH is receiver ● OUT = QMH is transmitter 3.3.3 EP connection to EP 822 electrometer pre-amplifier Interfaces on EP 822 For details about the interfaces on the EP 822, refer to the operating instructions of the...
  • Page 20: Identifying The Product

    Product description The connection between QMH 800-x and QC 800 is made via the Ethernet cable from the scope of de- livery. The status of the interface is recognized from two LEDs in the RJ-45 socket. RJ-45 green yellow Fig. 5: "Ethernet"...
  • Page 21: Transport And Storage

    Transport and storage 4 Transport and storage 4.1 Transporting product NOTICE Damage caused by incorrect transport Transport in unsuitable packaging or failure to install all transport locks can result in damage to the product. ► Comply with the instructions for safe transport. Packing We recommend keeping the transport packaging and original protective cover.
  • Page 22: Installation

    Installation 5 Installation DANGER Danger to life due to electric voltage High voltages exist inside the device. When touching parts that are live, there is a risk of death. If there is visible damage, there is a risk of fatal injury when commissioning the device. ►...
  • Page 23: Observing Mounting Orientation

    Installation 5.1.2 Observing mounting orientation Permissible distance to QMA A distance of approx. 0.5 m is possible (cable lengths 0.7 m). Recommendations ► When selecting the installation position, make sure that the LED tuning and status displays are clearly visible on the front side. –...
  • Page 24: Establishing An Electrical Connection

    HF (not recommended). ► Only use the cables supplied by Pfeiffer Vacuum, with the specified length and capacity. ► Connect the plug that is fit to a Teflon hose to the QMA, to ensure that bakeout is possible there.
  • Page 25: Connecting Field Axis Cable

    Installation 5.2.4 Connecting field axis cable The following applies for connecting an external field axis supply: ● The permissible voltage against chassis potential is max. ±500 V DC. ● The effective field axis potential amounts to 99.9% of the supplied voltage. ●...
  • Page 26: Commissioning

    Commissioning 6 Commissioning Prerequisites ● All electrical connections established ● All conditions of the overall system fulfilled (e.g. adequate vacuum) 6.1 Waiting time No operation with higher masses during the waiting time During the waiting time, do not operate the QMH with higher masses (FIRST MASS + SCAN WIDTH ≤0.5 M ), as this could impair the control unit function due to the high load on the power supply.
  • Page 27 1. During the first commissioning, check the tuning. – The quality of the tuning is shown on the "TUNING" LEDs. 2. Set a fixed mass number (no scan) of approx. ≤ ½ M 3. If "BEST HIT" is not lit: Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. 27/48...
  • Page 28: Operation

    If there are step changes in the mass number, it takes several ms (depending on the size and direction of the step and the type of QMH) until the HF and DC values stabilize in the new state. Pfeiffer Vacuum control units take this into account in the integrated software.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    NOTICE Damage to electronics as result of improper repairs Pfeiffer Vacuum has very accurately harmonized the circuit boards of the device to the other assem- bly groups. Correct calibration can only be performed in the factory. ► Never replace circuit boards or other components in the course of device repairs.
  • Page 30: Cleaning Device

    ► Operate the unit away from fluids and sources of moisture. ► Take special precautions if there is a risk of dripping water. ► Do not switch on the unit if fluid has penetrated into it, instead contact the Pfeiffer Vacuum Serv- ice Center.
  • Page 31: Malfunctions

    QMA analyzer for interruptions or short-circuits. ● Measure the capacitance values (inner conduc- tor RF A, RF B). Defect in HF circuit of the ● Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. HF generator "FAULT" flashes continuously. Short-circuit in the HF ● Disconnect the HF coaxial cable at the RF+ and...
  • Page 32 ● Operate the QMH HF generator for a long peri- od with small masses, so that heat of the device evaporates the moisture. Defect in QMH HF gener- ● Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum Service. ator "FAULT" occasionally flashes Individual flashovers in ●...
  • Page 33 Malfunctions Error symptom Possible causes and lo- Remedy calization Irregular peaks, ragged shape Field axis voltage not con- ● Connect the field axis cable at the QMH HF nected at plug FA . generator and at the QMA analyzer. Field axis voltage value ●...
  • Page 34: Shipping

    ► Comply with the notices for safe shipment. Decontamination subject to charge Pfeiffer Vacuum decontaminates products not clearly declared "Free of contamination" at your expense. Safe shipping of the product ► Do not ship microbiological, explosive or radioactively contaminated products.
  • Page 35: Recycling And Disposal

    – Fluoroelastomers (FKM) – Potentially contaminated components that come into contact with media 11.2 Dispose of a mass spectrometer system Pfeiffer Vacuum mass spectrometer systems contain materials that you must recycle. 1. Dismantle the housing parts. 2. Dismantle all individual components.
  • Page 36: Service Solutions By Pfeiffer Vacuum

    We are always focused on perfecting our core competence – servicing of vacuum components. Once you have purchased a product from Pfeiffer Vacuum, our service is far from over. This is often exactly where service begins. Obviously, in proven Pfeiffer Vacuum quality.
  • Page 37 Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vacuum 5. Prepare the product for transport in accordance with the provisions in the contamination declaration. a) Neutralize the product with nitrogen or dry air. b) Seal all openings with blind flanges, so that they are airtight.
  • Page 38: Ordering Information

    Ordering information 13 Ordering information 13.1 Ordering parts Ordering spare parts, accessories or optional components ► Always specify the following details when ordering spare parts, accessories or optional compo- nents: ● all details according to the rating plate ● description and order number according to the parts list 13.2 Ordering spare parts and accessories Description Order number...
  • Page 39: Technical Data And Dimensions

    Technical data and dimensions 14 Technical data and dimensions 14.1 Technical data Parameter Value Dimensions 235 × 193 × 340 mm Housing (W × H × D) (approx.) Cable lengths Control cable (QC) 1, 5 m, 3 m, or 10 m Control cable extension Length as required (see chapter “Ordering spare parts and accessories”, page 38) HF coaxial cable...
  • Page 40: Working Data With Quadrupole Analyzer

    QMA – this effect is the square ratio of the mass number and therefore only plays a role in the upper third of the mass scale. It has approx. the same effect as heating up by means of the ion source. Parameter QMH 800-x QMA analyzer type (see table “QMH and QMA types”, page 40) Rod system (see table “QMH and QMA types”, page 40)
  • Page 41: Dimensions

    Technical data and dimensions Parameter QMH 800-x ● Temperature drift (environment, 10–40°C) per °C approx. 0.01 u ● Mechanical impact, drift per 10 G approx. 0.02 u Tbl. 19: Working data with quadrupole analyzer +0.1 +0.05 100% M [% M -0.05...
  • Page 42: Appendix

    M , the direction of the step re- sponse, the QMH type and the required accuracy of measurement. Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends ex- perimenting to optimize the waiting periods, in particular for fast measuring speeds. This is the only way to find the best compromise between speed and accuracy of measurement.
  • Page 43: 1Apparent Peak Position And Line Width

    Appendix 15.2.1 Apparent peak position and line width The apparent mass position depends on the line width ΔM (that is, on the resolution). This shift of the peak maxima with the line width is a natural phenomenon of the quadrupole mass spectrometer. For this reason, the position of the peak top on the mass scale is not an accurate indicator of the mass number.
  • Page 44: 4Deviations From M And Δm

    Appendix 15.2.4 Deviations from M and ΔM The diagrams show how the deviations from the reference values can be determined. Here dM is the deviation from the setpoint of the mass position M and dΔM is the deviation from the setpoint of the line width ΔM.
  • Page 45: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    4 d, e, and j) Harmonized standards and applied national standards and specifications: DIN EN 61010-1:2011-07 DIN EN 61326-1:2013-07 DIN EN 55011:2009 + A1:2010 (Class A) Signature: Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH Berliner Straße 43 35614 Asslar Germany (Daniel Sälzer) Asslar, 2024-04-24...
  • Page 46: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN IEC 61326-1:2021 EN 55011:2016 + A1:2017 + A11:2020 + A2:2021 The manufacturer's authorized representative in the United Kingdom and the authorized agent for compiling the technical documentation is Pfeiffer Vacuum Ltd, 16 Plover Close, In- terchange Park, MK169PS Newport Pagnell. Signature: Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH Berliner Straße 43...
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