Safety | 1 Safety ● Read and follow the instructions of this manual. ● Inform yourself regarding hazards, which can be caused by the product or arise in your system. ● Comply with all safety instructions and regulations for accident prevention. ●...
2 | VACTEST GCD 200 VACTEST GCD 200 For Orientation These operating instructions describe installation and operation of the GCD 200. The part number can be found on the product’s type label. Technical modifications are reserved without prior notification. Delivery Content Included in the delivery consignment are: –...
Installation | 3 Installation CAUTION Unauthorized modifications. Risk to injury! ● Modifications or conversions of the gauge are not allowed. Notes for Installation Installation location: Indoor For not fully air conditioned open buildings and operation rooms: Temperature: +5 °C ... +60 °C Rel.
3 | Installation Vacuum Connection CAUTION Unintended opening of clamp with an overpressure in the vacuum system over 1000 mbar. Risk to injury! Damage to your health! ● Parts may fly around. ● Unsecured hose connections can release process media. CAUTION Overpressure in the vacuum system over 1500 to 4000 mbar Damage to your health!
Installation | 3 3.2.1 Gauge Mounting Orientation You can mount the device in any orientation. However, mounting the device from below with the flange facing upwards, can lead to premature contamination and failure of the device. It is recom- mended to mount the device from upright position with the flange facing downwards to prevent dust and condensate from accumulating in the sensor cell.
3 | Installation Electrical Connection DANGER Live wires. Risk of electrical shock! ● Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified personnel. NOTICE Establish a connection using a live cable. Risk of damage to the device! ● Only connect cables when de-energized. 3.3.1 I/O and Communication Port Schematic NOTICE...
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Installation | 3 Schematic diagram of electrical connection: Pin No. Description Pin No. Description Pin 1 Do not connect Pin 4 Do not connect Pin 2 Output 4 - 20 mA Pin 5 Ground Pin 3 + 9 ... 30 VDC Instruction Manual VACTEST GCD 200_EN_en 9 | 16...
4 | Operation Operation General The Analog Transmitter is equipped with an internal capacitance ceramic diaphragm sensor. On the back of a thin sensor diaphragm an electrode structure is applied, opposite to which a sec- ond, rigid electrode is located, the two electrodes forming a capacitor. Under the influence of pres- sure, the thin diaphragm of the sensor is bent.
Operation | 4 4.2.1 Readjustment by Pushbutton Digital readjustment at zero pressure can be done by means of the »adj« pushbutton of the gauge. NOTE For zero pressure adjustment, the actual pressure must be less than 0.01 mbar and the pres- sure reading of the GCD 200 must be below 15 mbar.
5 | Maintenance and Service Maintenance and Service DANGER Danger of possibly contaminated parts! Contaminated parts can cause personal injuries. ● Inform yourself regarding possible contamination before you start working. ● Be sure to follow the relevant instructions and take care of necessary protective measures. CAUTION The unit is not prepared for customer repair! NOTE...
Technical Data | 6 Technical Data Description Measurement principle Capacitive, independent of gas type Measuring range 200 - 0.1 mbar (150 - 0.1 Torr) Max. overload 6 bar abs. Accuracy 0.25% full scale end (linearity, hysteresis, repeatability) Materials in contact with vacuum Stainless steel 1.4305, Al ceramic, FKM Setting time...
EU Declaration of Conformity This Declaration of Conformity and the CE-markings affixed to the nameplate are valid for the gauge within the Busch scope of delivery. This Declara- tion 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 gauge within the Busch scope of delivery. This Decla- ration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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