
ACT 250
TURBOMOLECULAR PUMP CONTROLLER
FOR ATP 150 AND ATP 400
ATP Series User’s Manual addendum

Contents
ACT 250 addendum
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Commissioning
Presentation
■ The ACT 250 controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 3
■ Main characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 3
■ Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 4
■■ Pump supply cable
■■ “End-user” kit
■ Control modes for ACT 250 “box”
controller
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 5
■■ Local control mode
■■ Remote control
■ Control modes for ACT 250 “OEM”
controller
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 6
■■ Local control mode
■■ Remote control
■ ACT 250 controller technical characteristics . . ■ p. 7
■■ Dimensions
■ Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 9
■ ACT 250 electrical connections. . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 10
■ Characteristics of the ACT 250
“Remote” connector
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 11
■■ Voltage control mode
■■ Principle of voltage-controlled
opto-isolated inputs
■■ Signalling on output contacts
■ Wiring the ACT 250 “Remote” connector . . . ■ p. 13
■■ Use in local mode
■■ Use in remote control mode

Contents
ACT 250 addendum
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Use
Commissioning
(continued)
■ Controlling the pump from the
ACT 250 controller
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 24
■ Controller functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 26
■■ Precautions
■■ Operation in local mode
■■ Fault management
■ RS 232/485 serial link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ p. 14
■■
Wiring the RS 232 or RS 485
serial link
■■ Configuring the RS 232 or RS 485
serial link
■■ Use
■ Detailed description of RS commands. . . . . . ■ p. 15
■■ Syntax conventions applicable to
all commands

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The ACT 250 controller
Dear Customer,
You have just bought an
ACT 250 controller. In
order to ensure the best
possible performance of the
equipment and your
complete satisfaction in
using it, we advise you to
read this addendum
carefully before attempting
to service or use your
controller.
Insertable “box” version
Part No. 108320
Integrable “OEM” version
Part No. 108151
ACT 250 controller
Main characteristics
This controller drives ATP 150 or ATP 400 pumps,
providing their power supply and enabling remote control.
The ACT 250 controller is available as:
■ an insertable “box” version with case,
■ an integrable “OEM” version without case.
This version can replace the “box” version when
integrating the pump in a complex installation or device.
■ Dry contact signal outputs
■ Opto-isolated control inputs
■ RS 232 / 485 serial links
■ Operate at all voltages from 85 to 265 V, 50/60 Hz
The ACT 250 controller is a new product, not described in Edition 09 of the ATP Series
Pump User Manual.
This addendum provides the additional information needed to use the controller.

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Accessories
Pump power supply
cable
The controller is connected to the pump using a
corresponding power supply cable, ordered separately.
Cable length (m) Part No.
1 105086
1.5 A458885
3.5 101812
5 101810
10 101811
15 105303
20 A458478
Kit Part No.
USA 108935
Europe 108936
UK 108948
“End-user” kit
This kit, ordered separately, is needed to use the ACT in
local mode. It includes:
■ 1 mains cable,
■ 1 connector plug,
■ 4 legs.

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ACT 250 “box” controller
control modes
Local control mode
1
2
Pump start-up switch
Pump stop switch
Pump status indicatorsController power and fault
indicators
Remote control
The remote control
Established by the
REMOTE
connector which:
- provides remote control of
the START, STOP, STANDBY,
EXTERNAL SAFETY and
MODE SELECT functions;
- replicate the available
monitoring parameters
(At speed / Starting / Fault)
on dry contacts.
The RS232 serial link is used to control and monitor the
pump using a computer.
The RS485 serial link is used to connect several pumps in
a network.
The wiring characteristics are given on page 13
RS 232 serial link
RS 485 serial link
1
2
2
There are three possible remote control modes:
There are two possible control modes:
local control and remote control.
POWER FAULT SPEED
START STOP
A C T 2 5 0A C T 2 5 0

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ACT 250 “OEM” controller
control modes
Pump start-up switch
Pump stop switch
Pump status indicators
Controller power and fault
indicators
Local control mode
2
1
Remote control
The remote control
Established by the
REMOTE
connector which:
- provides remote control of
the START, STOP, STANDBY,
EXTERNAL SAFETY and
MODE SELECT functions;
- replicate the available
monitoring parameters
(At speed / Starting / Fault)
on dry contacts.
The RS232 serial link is used to control and monitor the
pump using a computer.
The RS485 serial link is used to connect several pumps in
a network.
The wiring characteristics are given on page 13
RS 232 serial link
RS 485 serial link
1
2
2
There are two possible control modes:
local control and remote control.
There are three possible remote control modes:

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ACT 250 controller
technical characteristics
Characteristic Unit ACT 250 “box” ACT 250 “OEM”
Weight kg 1.8 1.3
Dimensions H xWxD mm 128.4 × 106.3 × 220 95 × 100 × 212
3U × 1/4 Rack
Nominal voltage V 85 - 265
Frequency Hz 50/60
Maximum power W 300
Maximum ambient
° CT ≤ 50
temperature
Storage temperature ° C –15/+70
Customer mains
A T10A
circuit breaker rating
ACT 250 “box”
dimensions
(in mm)
22
106
91
1
PU
2
0H
4
22
POWE
FAUL
ACT 2
PEE
4
28

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ACT 250 controller
technical characteristics
ACT 250 “OEM”
dimensions
(in mm)
Attached using four M3 screws or mounted in an Alcatel
cabinet
RS232/48
REMOT
POWER SUPPL
xi
m
PU
LT
A
ER SUPPLY
O
PEED
PEED
T
TART
3
P
T
153
15
0
mini
,75
18,6