VACUUBRAND PC 3012 User Manual

Part I

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Technology for Vacuum Systems
Instructions for use
Part I of II
Part I: Safety information - Technical data ­Use and operation
Chemistry diaphragm pumps
ME 4C NT VARIO
MZ 2C NT VARIO
MV 10C VARIO-B
PC 3002 VARIO PC 3003 VARIO PC 3004 VARIO
PC 3010 VARIO PC 3012 VARIO
Chemistry vacuum systems
Chemistry pumping units
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Dear customer,
Your VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps are designed to provide you with many years of trouble-free service with optimal performance. Our many years of practical experience allow us to provide a wealth of application and safety information. Please read these instructions for use before the initial operation of your pump. VACUUBRAND diaphragm pumps combine our many years of experi­ence in design, construction and practical operation, with the latest de­velopments in material and manufacturing technology.
Our quality maxim is the ”zero defect” principle: Every diaphragm pump, before leaving our factory, is tested intensively, including an endurance run of 14 hours. Any faults, even those which oc-
cur rarely, are identied and can be eliminated immediately.
After completion of the endurance run, every pump is tested, and must
achieve specications before shipment.
We are committed to providing our customers only pumps that meet this high quality standard. While our pumps cannot eliminate all of your work, we design, manufac­ture and test them to ensure that they will be an effective and trouble-free tool to assist you in that work.
Yours, VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG
After sales service: Contact your local dealer or call +49 9342 808-5500.
Trademark index:
VACUU•LAN® (US-Reg.No 3,704,401), VACUU•BUS®, VACUU•CONTROLTM,
chemistry-HYBRIDTM, Peltronic®, TURBO•MODETM, VARIO® (US-Reg.No 3,833,788), VARIO-SPTM, VACUUBRAND® (US-Reg.No 3,733,388) and also the shown company logos are trademarks of VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG in Germany and/or other countries.
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DE Achtung: Die vorliegende Betriebsanleitung ist nicht in allen EU-Sprachen verfügbar. Der Anwender darf die beschriebenen Geräte nur dann in Betrieb nehmen, wenn er die vorliegende Anleitung versteht oder eine fachlich korrekte Übersetzung der voll­ständigen Anleitung vorliegen hat. Die Betriebsanleitung muss vor Inbetriebnahme der Geräte vollständig gelesen und verstanden werden, und alle geforderten Maß­nahmen müssen eingehalten werden. ”Sicherheitshinweise für Vakuumgeräte”
EN Attention: This manual is not available in all languages of the EU. The user must not operate the device if he does not understand this manual. In this case a technically correct translation of the complete manual has to be available. The manual must be completely read and understood before operation of the device and all required measures must be applied. ”Safety instructions for vacuum equipment”
FR Attention: Le mode d’emploi présent n’est pas disponible dans toutes les langues d’Union Européenne. L’utilisateur ne doit mettre le dispositif en marche que s’il comprend le mode d’emploi présent ou si une traduction complète et correcte du mode d’emploi est sous ses yeux. Le dispositif ne doit pas être mis en marche avant que le mode d’emploi ait été lu et compris complètement et seulement si le mode d’emploi est observé et tous les mesures demandées sont prises. «Avis de sécurité pour des dispositifs à vide»
BG
Внимание: Тези инструкции не са преведени на всички езици от ЕО. Потреби­телят не бива да работи с уреда, ако не разбира инструкциите за ползване. В този случай е необходимо да бъде предоставен пълен технически превод на инструкциите за ползване. Преди работа с уреда е задължително потребите­лят да прочете изцяло инструкциите за работа.
Указания за безопасност за вакуумни уреди
CN
注意:该操作手册不提供所有的语言版本。操作者在没有理解手册之前,不能操作 该设备。在这种情况下,需要有一个整个操作手册技术上正确的翻译。在操作该设 备前,必须完全阅读并理解该操作手册,必须实施所有需要的测量。 真空设备的安全信息
CZ
Upozornění :Tento návod k použití není k dispozici ve všech jazycích Evropské unie. Uživatel není oprávněn požít přístroj pokud nerozumí tomuto návodu. V tako­vém případě je nutno zajistit technicky korektní překlad manuálu do češtiny. Návod musí být uživatelem prostudován a uživatel mu musí plně porozumět před tím než začne přístroj používat. Uživatel musí dodržet všechna příslušná a požadovaná opatření. ”Bezpečnostní upozornění pro vakuové přístroje”.
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DA Bemærk: Denne manual foreligger ikke på alle EU sprog. Brugeren må ikke be-
tjene apparatet hvis manualen ikke er forstået. I det tilfælde skal en teknisk korrekt
oversættelse af hele manual stilles til rådighed. Manual skal være gennemlæst og
forstået før apparatet betjenes og alle nødvendige forholdsregler skal tages.
»Sikkerhedsregler for vakuumudstyr«
EE
Tähelepanu! Käesolev kasutusjuhend ei ole kõigis EL keeltes saadaval. Kasutaja ei tohi seadet käsitseda, kui ta ei saa kasutusjuhendist aru. Sel juhul peab saadaval olema kogu kasutusjuhendi tehniliselt korrektne tõlge. Enne seadme kasutamist tu­leb kogu juhend läbi lugeda, see peab olema arusaadav ning kõik nõutud meetmed peavad olema rakendatud. ”Ohutusnõuded vaakumseadmetele”
ES
Atención: Este manual no está disponible en todos los idiomas de UE. El usuario no debe manejar el instrumento si no entiende este manual. En este caso se debe
disponer de una traducción técnicamente correcta del manual completo. El manual
debe ser leído y entendido completamente y deben aplicarse todas las medidas de seguridad antes de manejar el instrumento. ”Notas sobre la seguridad para equipos de vacío”
FI
Huomio: Tämä käyttöohje ei ole saatavilla kaikilla EU: n kielillä. Käyttäjä ei saa käyt­tää laitetta, jos hän ei ymmärrä tätä ohjekirjaa. Tässä tapauksessa on saatavilla ol­tava teknisesti oikein tehty ja täydellinen ohjekirjan käännös. Ennen laitteen käyttöä on ohjekirja luettava ja ymmärrettävä kokonaan sekä suoritettava kaikki tarvittavat valmistelut ja muut toimenpiteet. ”Vakuumilaitteen turvallisuustiedot”
GR
Προσοχή! : Οι οδηγίες αυτές δεν είναι διαθέσιµες σε όλες τις γλώσσες της Ευρω­παϊκής Ένωσης. Ο χρήστης δεν πρέπει να θέσει σε λειτουργία την συσκευή αν δεν κατανοήσει πλήρως τις οδηγίες αυτές. Σε τέτοια περίπτωση ο χρήστης πρέπει να προµηθευτεί ακριßή µετάφραση του ßιßλίου οδηγιών. Ο χρήστης πρέπει να διαßά­σει και να κατανοήσει πλήρως τις οδηγίες χρήσης και να λάßει όλα τα απαραίτητα µέτρα πριν θέσει σε λειτουργία την συσκευή. ”Υποδείξεις ασφάλειας για αντλίες κενού”
HR
Pažnja:ove upute ne postoje na svim jezicima Europske Unije. Korisnik nemora ra­diti sa aparatom ako ne razumije ove upute.U tom slucaju tehnicki ispravni prijevod cijelih uputstava mora biti na raspolaganju. Uputstva moraju biti cijela procitana i razumljiva prije rada sa aparatom i sve zahtijevane mjere moraju biti primjenjene. ”Sigurnosne napomene za vakuumske uređaje
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HU
Figyelem! Ez a kezelési utasítás nem áll rendelkezésre az EU összes nyelvén. Ha a felhasználó nem érti jelen használati utasítás szövegét, nem üzemeltetheti a készüléket. Ez esetben a teljes gépkönyv fordításáról gondoskodni kell. Üzembe helyezés előtt a kezelőnek végig kell olvasnia, meg kell értenie azt, továbbá az üzemeltetéshez szükséges összes mérést el kell végeznie. ”A vákuum�készü� ”A vákuum�készü�”A vákuum�készü­lékekkel kapcsolatos biztonsági tudnivalók
IT Attenzione: Questo manuale non è disponibile in tutte le lingue della Comunità Eu­ropea (CE). L‘utilizzatore non deve operare con lo strumento se non comprende questo manuale. In questo caso deve essere resa disponibile una traduzione tec­nicamente corretta del manuale completo. Il manuale deve essere completamente letto e compreso prima di operare con lo strumento e devono essere applicati tutti gli accorgimenti richiesti. ”Istruzioni di sicurezza per apparecchi a vuoto”
JP
注意:この取扱説明書はすべての言語で利用可能ではありません。 もしこの取扱 説明書を理解できないならば、ユーザーは装置を操作してはなりません。 この場 合、技術的に正しい翻訳がなされた完全なマニュアルを用意しなければなりませ ん。 装置を作動する前にマニュアルを完全に読み、そして理解されなくてはなり ません。そして、すべての要求される対策を講じなければなりません。 真空装置を安全に取り扱うために
KR
주의 : 이 매뉴얼은 모든 언어로 번역되지는 않습니다. 만약 이 매뉴얼의 내용을 충분 히 인지하지 못했다면 기기를 작동하지 마십시오. 매뉴얼의 내용을 기술적으로 정확 하게 번역한 경우에 이용하십시오. 기기를 사용하기 전에 이 매뉴얼을 충분히 읽고 이해하고 모든 요구되는 사항들을 적용해야 합니다. 진공 장비에 대한 안전 정보
LT
Dėmesio: šis vadovas nėra pateikiamas visomis ES kalbomis. Naudotojui drau­džiama eksploatuoti įtaisą, jeigu jis nesupranta šio vadovo. Tokiu atveju reikia turėti viso vadovo techniškai taisyklingą vertimą. Vadovą būtina visą perskaityti ir suprasti pateikiamas instrukcijas prieš pradedant eksploatuoti įtaisą, bei imtis visų reikiamų priemonių. ”Vakuuminės įrangos saugos informacija”
LV
Uzmanību: Lietotāja instrukcija nav pieejama visās ES valodās. Lietotājs nedrīkst lietot iekārtu, ja viņš nesaprot lietotāja instrukcijā rakstīto. Šādā gadījumā, ir ne­pieciešams nodrošināt tehniski pareizu visas lietotāja instrukcijas tulkojumu. Pirms sākt lietot iekārtu, un, lai izpildītu visas nepieciešamās prasības, iekārtas lietotāja instrukcija ir pilnībā jāizlasa un jāsaprot. ”Vakuuma iekārtu drošības noteikumi”
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NL
Attentie: Deze gebruiksaanwijzing is niet in alle talen van de EU verkrijgbaar. De
gebruiker moet niet met dit apparaat gaan werken als voor hem/haar de gebruiks-
aanwijzing niet voldoende duidelijk is. Bij gebruik van deze apparatuur is het nood­zakelijk een technisch correcte vertaling van de complete gebruiksaanwijzing te hebben. Voor het in gebruik nemen van het apparaat moet de gebruiksaanwijzing volledig gelezen en duidelijk zijn en dienen alle benodigde maatregelen te zijn ge-
nomen. ”Veiligheidsvoorschriften voor vacuümapparaten”
PL
Uwaga!! Ta instrukcja nie jest dostępna we wszystkich językach Unii Europejskiej. Użytkownik nie może rozpocząć pracy z urządzeniem dopóki nie przeczytał instruk­cji i nie jest pewien wszystkich informacji w niej zawartych. Instrukcja musi byc w całości przeczytana i zrozumiana przed podjęciem pracy z urządzeniem oraz nale­ży podjąć wszystkie niezbędne kroki związane z prawidłowym uzytkowaniem. ”Wskazówki bezpieczeństwa do urządzeń próżniowych”
PT
Atenção: Este manual não está disponível em todas as línguas da UE. O usuário
não deve utilizar o dispositivo, se não entender este manual. Neste caso, uma tra­dução tecnicamente correta do manual completo tem de estar disponível. O manu­al deve ser lido e entendido completamente antes da utilização do equipamento e
todas as medidas necessárias devem ser aplicadas. ”Informação de Segurança para Equipamento que funciona a Vácuo”
RO Atentie: Acest manual nu este disponibil in toate limbile EU. Utilizatorul nu trebuie
sa lucreze cu aparatul daca daca nu intelege manualul. Astfel, va 󰘰 disponibile o
traducere corecta si completa a manualului. Manualul trebuie citit si inteles in intre­gime inainte de a lucra cu aparatul si a luat toate masurile care se impun.
”Instrucţiuni de siguranţă pentru aparatele de vidare”
RU
Внимание: Эта инструкция по эксплуатации не имеется на всех языках. Потре­бителю не дозволенно эксплуатировать данный прибор, если он не понимает эту инструкцию. В этом случае нужен технически правильный перевод полной инструкции. Прежде чем использовать этот прибор, необходимо полностью прочитать и понять эту инструкцию и принять все не­обходимые меры. ”Указания по технике безопасности при работе с ваку­умными устройствами”
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SE Varning: Denna instruktion är inte tillgänglig på alla språk inom EU. Användaren får inte starta utrustningen om hon/han inte förstår denna instruktion. Om så är fallet måste en tekniskt korrekt instruktion göras tillgänglig. Instruktionen måste läsas och förstås helt före utrustningen tas i drift och nödvändiga åtgärder göres. ”Säkerhetsinformation för vakuumutrustning”
SI
Pozor: Ta navodila niso na voljo v vseh jezikih EU. Uporabnik ne sme upravljati z napravo, če ne razume teh navodil. V primeru nerazumljivosti mora biti na voljo tehnično pravilen prevod. Navodila se morajo prebrati in razumeti pred uporaba naprave, opravljene pa moraja biti tudi vse potrebne meritve.
”Varnostni nasveti za vakuumske naprave”
SK
Upozornenie: Tento manuál nie je k dispozícii vo všetkých jazykoch EÚ. Užívateľ nesmie obsluhovať zariadenie, pokiaľ nerozumie tomuto manuálu. V takomto prípa­de musí byť k dispozícii technicky správny preklad celého manuálu. Pred obsluhou zariadenia je potrebné si prečítať celý manuál a porozumieť mu, a musia byť prijaté všetky opatrenia. ”Bezpečnostné pokyny pre vákuové zariadenia”
TR
Dikkat : Bu kullanım kitabı, tüm dillerde mevcut değildir. Kullanıcı, bu kullanım kita­bını anlayamadıysa cihazı çalıştırmamalıdır. Bu durumda, komple kullanım kitabı­nın, teknik olarak düzgün çevirisinin bulunması gerekir. Cihazın çalıştırılmasından önce kullanım kitabının komple okunması ve anlaşılması ve tüm gerekli ölçümlerin uygulanması gerekir. ”Vakumlu cihazlar için güvenlik uyarıları”
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Reset / Language selection

1 switch off
3 turn
2 press both
CVC 3000 V2.0
Deutsch
English Français Italiano Español Türkçe
한국어
中文
Portuguê
Ρyccкий
Polski Nederl.
日本語
Suomi
4 press
CVC 3000 V2.0
Deutsch English Français Italiano
Español
Türkçe
한국어
中文
Portuguê
Ρyccкий
Polski Nederl.
日本語
Suomi
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Contents
Part I................................................................. 1
Reset / Language selection ............................................. 8
Safety information! ........................................................... 11
Important information! ........................................................................11
General information ........................................................................... 13
Intended use...................................................................................... 13
Setting up and installing the equipment ............................................ 14
Ambient conditions ............................................................................ 17
Operating conditions ......................................................................... 17
Safety during operation ..................................................................... 19
Maintenance and repair..................................................................... 22
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Important information: Equipment marking (ATEX) ................... 24
Technical data ................................................................... 26
General technical data valid for all pumps/pumping units ................. 26
Gas inlet temperatures ..................................................................... 27
Wetted parts ..................................................................................... 31
Abbreviations .................................................................................... 32
Pump parts ....................................................................................... 32
Use and operation ............................................................ 38
Installing a pump in a vacuum system .............................................. 38
During operation ................................................................................ 44
Important notes regarding the use of gas ballast .............................. 45
Important notes concerning the
operation of the exhaust waste vapor condenser ............................. 46
Shutdown & storage .......................................................................... 48
Vacuum controller CVC 3000 ............................................................ 50
Menu guide ........................................................................ 55
Pump down function ........................................................ 57
Vac Control function ........................................................ 59
Auto mode ......................................................................... 62
Program function .............................................................. 64
Application example ......................................................................... 66
VACUULAN function ........................................................ 67
Application examples....................................................... 69
Vacuum for ltration and suction ...................................................... 69
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Vacuum for gel dryer,
drying chambers and vacuum concentrators ................................... 70
Vacuum for distillation and evaporation (e.g., rotary evaporator) 70
Fore-vacuum for high vacuum pumps .............................................. 72
Conguration .................................................................... 73
Part II.............................................................. 75
Readjustment of CVC 3000 .............................................. 78
Calibration in the factory ................................................. 80
Cleaning the pressure transducer .................................. 81
Interface parameters ........................................................ 82
Setting of the interface ..................................................................... 83
Read commands ”CVC 2000” .......................................................... 84
Write commands ”CVC 2000” .......................................................... 85
Read commands ”CVC 3000” .......................................................... 87
Write commands ”CVC 3000” .......................................................... 89
Accessories ...................................................................... 92
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 95
Replacing diaphragms and valves.................................. 99
Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads
(pumps NT VARIO / PC 300x VARIO) ............................................ 100
Replacing the diaphragm ............................................................... 105
Replacing the valves ...................................................................... 107
Cleaning and inspecting the pump heads
(pumps VARIO-B / PC 301x VARIO) .............................................. 111
Replacing the diaphragm ................................................................115
Assembling the pump heads ...........................................................116
Replacing the valve at the distributor (outlet side) ..........................117
Assembling the connecting hoses ...................................................118
Replacing the device fuse .............................................................. 121
Notes on return to the factory ....................................... 122
Warranty .......................................................................... 125
Health and safety clearance form ................................. 126
EC Declaration of Conformity of the Machinery ............. 127
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Safety information!

Important information!

+ Keep this manual complete and accessible to per-
sonnel at all times!
+ Read this manual carefully before installing or op-
erating the equipment. Observe the instructions contained in this manual.
+ Do not modify the equipment without authoriza-
tion.
NOTICE
This manual is an integral part of the equipment de­scribed therein. It describes the safe and proper use of the vacuum pump. The manual consists of two parts. Make operating personnel aware of dangers arising from the pump and the pumped substances. VACUUBRAND disclaims any liability for inappropri­ate use of these pumps and for damage from failure to follow instructions contained in this manual.
This manual is only to be used and distributed in its com­plete and original form. It is strictly the users’ responsibility to check carefully the validity of this manual with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 999219 / 06/30/2014
The following signal word panels and safety symbols are used throughout this manual:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to po­tential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury and death.
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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
+ WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
Caution! Hot surface!
Disconnect equipment from AC power.
Dispose of electronic equipment according to regula-
tions.
Formatting used in this manual: Note: The signal word panels in all sections of this manual always refer
to all paragraphs of the same format ( / + / • / plain text) following each signal word panel.
The document ”Safety information for vacuum equipment” is part of this manual! Read the ”Safety information for vacuum
equipment” and observe the instructions contained therein!
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General information

NOTICE
Remove all packing material from the packing box. Re­move the product from its packing-box and retain all pack­aging until the equipment is inspected and tested. Re­move the protective caps from the inlet and outlet ports and retain for future use. Inspect the equipment promptly and carefully. If the equipment is damaged, notify the supplier and the carrier in writing within three days. Retain all packing ma­terial for inspection. State the item number of the product together with the order number and the supplier’s invoice number. Failure to check and give notice of damage will
void any and all warranty claims for those deciencies.
Replace the protective caps, if the equipment is not used immediately. Store the equipment in dry and non-corrosive conditions (see also “Technical data”, pg. 26).
+ Do not use any damaged equipment.
• Use the mounted handle or the recessed grips when
moving the pump.

Intended use

+ Do not use the pump or any system parts on humans
or animals.
+ Ensure that the individual components are only con-
nected, combined and operated according to their de­sign and as indicated in the instructions for use. Use only original manufacturer’s spare parts and ac- cessories. Otherwise the safety and performance of the equipment, as well as the electromagnetic compat­ibility of the equipment might be reduced.
The CE mark or the cTÜVus mark may be voided if not
using original manufacturer’s spare parts.
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+ Comply with all notes on correct vacuum and electri-
cal connections; see section “Use and operation”, pg.
38.
+ Do not use the pump to generate pressure.
+ The pumps are designed for ambient temperatures
during operation between +50°F and +104°F (+10°C and +40°C). Periodically check maximum tempera­tures if installing the pump in a cabinet or a housing. Make sure ventilation is adequate to maintain recom­mended operating temperature. Install an external au­tomatic ventilation system if necessary. If pumping hot process gases, make sure that the maximum permitted
NOTICE
gas inlet temperature is not exceeded. The maximum permitted gas inlet temperature depends on several parameters like inlet pressure and ambient tempera­ture (see “Technical data”, pg. 26).
+ Particles and dust must not enter the pump. + Do not pump liquids.
• Ensure that the pump is chemically resistant to the
pumped substances prior to operation.
Use the equipment only as intended, that is, for genera­tion, measurement, and control of vacuum in vessels de­signed for that purpose. Any other use will automatically invalidate all warranty and liability claims. Remain aware of safety and risks.

Setting up and installing the equipment

Equipment must be connected only to a suitable elec-
trical supply and a suitable ground point. As such,
the plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded. Failure to connect the motor to ground may result in deadly electrical shock.
The supply cable may be tted with a molded Europe-
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an IEC plug or a plug suitable for your local electrical supply. The cable contains wires color coded as fol­lows: green or green and yellow: ground; blue or white: neutral; brown or black: hot.
+ Due to the high compression ratio, the pump may gen-
erate overpressure at the outlet. Check pressure com­patibility with system components (e.g., exhaust pipe­line or exhaust valve) at the outlet.
+ Do not permit any uncontrolled pressurizing. Make
sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become blocked. If there is an exhaust isolation valve, make sure that you cannot operate the equipment with the valve closed to avoid a risk of bursting!
+ Maximum permissible pressure at the pressure trans-
ducer: 21.8 psi (1.5 bar) absolute.
+ Keep the electrical power cord away from heated sur-
faces.
• Provide a rm, level platform for the equipment. Check
that the system which you are going to evacuate is
mechanically stable. Check that all ttings are secure.
Ensure a stable position of the pump without any me­chanical contact other than the pump feet.
• Comply with maximum permissible pressures at in- let and outlet and with maximum permissible pres- sure differences between inlet and outlet. See section “Technical data”, pg. 26. Do not operate the pump with overpressure at the inlet.
• Comply with maximum permissible pressures at the pressure transducer. See section “Technical data”, pg.
26.
• Avoid overpressure of more than 17.5 psi absolute (1.2
bar absolute) in the event that inert gas is connected to the pump, to the gas ballast or to a venting valve.
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Note: Flexible elements will shrink when evacuated.
• Connect hoses gas tight at inlet and outlet of the pump.
• Connect hoses gas tight at the pressure transducer.
• Ensure that no foreign objects can be drawn into the
pump.
• Check the power source and the pump’s rating plate
to be sure that the power source and the equipment match in voltage, phase, and frequency.
• Ensure that the coolant outlet pipe is always free and that it cannot get blocked. If installing an optional cool­ant valve, it must always be in the supply line of the
NOTICE
exhaust waste vapor condenser.
Make sure ventilation is adequate to maintain recommend­ed operating temperature. Keep a minimum distance of 2 in (5 cm) between the cooling fan and surrounding items (e.g., housing, walls, etc.), or else install an external auto­matic ventilation system. PC 300x VARIO: Do not place the pumping unit on soft surfaces (e.g., rubber foam) during operation. This may re­duce or block the fans’ air supply. Do not cover the pump­ing unit.
Position the controller CVC 3000 and its vacuum line in such a way that condensate cannot ow towards the pres­sure transducer.
Use only hoses at the inlet and outlet of the pump with an inner diameter at least as large as the diameter of the pump’s tubing (to avoid overpressure at the outlet, and reduction of pumping speed at the inlet).
Allow the equipment to equilibrate to ambient temperature if you bring it from cold environment into a room prior to operation. Notice if there is water condensation on cold surfaces.
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Secure coolant hoses at the hose nozzles (e.g., with hose clamp) to prevent their accidental slipping.
Comply with all applicable and relevant safety require-
ments (regulations and guidelines). Implement the re­quired actions and adopt suitable safety measures.

Ambient conditions

Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid.
There is a risk of deadly electrical shock. Unplug the system immediately.
NOTICE
+ Do not use this product in an area where it can fall or
be pulled into water or other liquids.
• Adopt suitable measures in case of differences from
recommended conditions, e.g., using the equipment outdoors, installation in higher altitudes, conductive pollution or external condensation on the pump.
• Do not operate this product near ames.
To the best of our knowledge the equipment is in com­pliance with the requirements of the applicable EC-direc­tives and harmonized standards (see ”Declaration of Con­formity”) with regard to design, type and model. Directive EN 61010-1 gives in detail the conditions under which the equipment can be operated safely (see also IP degree of protection, “Technical data”, pg. 26).

Operating conditions

These pumps are not approved for operation in po-
tentially explosive atmospheres. Do not operate the pumps in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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Pumps without the
not approved for the pumping of potentially explo­sive atmospheres. Do not pump potentially explo­sive atmospheres with those pumps.
Pumps bearing the
are approved for the pumping of potentially explo-
sive atmospheres according to their classication II 3G IIC T3 X according to ATEX, but they are not approved for operation in potentially explosive at­mospheres (see section “ Equipment marking (ATEX)”, pg. 24).
The pumps are not suitable to pump any of the sub-
stances listed below.
Do not pump:
- unstable substances
mark on the rating plate are
`
mark on their rating plates
`
Important information:
`
- substances which react explosively under impact (mechanical stress) without air
- substances which react explosively when being ex­posed to elevated temperatures without air,
- substances subject to auto-ignition,
- substances which are inammable without air
- explosive substances.
The pumps are not approved for operation below
ground. Do not operate the pump below ground.
Do not pump substances which may form depos- its inside the pump. The pumps are not suitable for
pumping substances which may form deposits inside the pump. Deposits and condensate in the pump may lead to increased temperatures even to the point of exceeding the maximum permitted temperatures.
• Check the inlet and outlet of the pump, if there is a
danger of forming deposits inside the pump, e.g., in the pump chambers (the pump chamber is the part between diaphragm and head cover. See section “Re­placing diaphragms and valves”, pg. 99). Inspect the pump chambers regularly and clean if necessary.
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Consider interactions and chemical reactions of the pumped media. Ensure that the materials of the
pump’s wetted parts are compatible with the pumped substances, see section “Technical data”, pg. 26.
When changing the substances pumped, we recom-
mend purging the pump with air or inert gas prior to changing the pumped media. Purging the pump will pump out residues and it will reduce the possibility of reactions of the pumped substances with each other and with the pump’s materials.

Safety during operation

Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dan-
gerous, toxic, explosive, corrosive, noxious or pollut-
ing uids, vapors and gases. To prevent any emission
of such substances from the pump outlet, install an appropriate collecting and disposal system and take protective action for pump and environment.
You must take suitable precautions to prevent any for-
mation of explosive mixtures in the pump chamber or at the outlet of the pump. In case, e.g., of a diaphragm failure, mechanically generated sparks, hot surfaces or static electricity may ignite these mixtures. Use inert gas for gas ballast or venting, if necessary.
Drain appropriately or otherwise remove any poten-
tially explosive mixtures at the outlet of the pump, or dilute them to non-explosive concentrations.
Never operate this pump if it has a damaged cord or
plug.
+ If the pump is not working properly, has been dropped
or has fallen into water, contact your pump service pro­vider.
+ Prevent any part of the human body from coming into
contact with vacuum.
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+ Make sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become
blocked.
+ Check the overpressure safety relief device at the ex-
haust waste vapor condenser at appropriate intervals.
+ Attention: At pressures above approximately 795 Torr
(1060 mbar) the pressure reading becomes incorrect due to saturation of the pressure transducer. The dis-
play ashes. Release pressure immediately! Risk of
bursting!
+ Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of
chemicals. Take into consideration that chemicals may be contaminated. Take adequate precautions to pro­tect people from the effects of dangerous substances (chemicals, thermal decomposition products of uoro­elastomers). Use appropriate protective clothing and safety goggles.
+ Interruption of the pump (e.g., due to power failure),
failure of connected components or of parts of the sup­ply, or change in parameters must not be allowed to lead to dangerous conditions. In case of a diaphragm failure or in case of a leak in the manifold, pumped substances might be released into the environment or into the pump housing or motor.
Comply with all notes regarding proper use of the
pumps, as well as operation and maintenance guid­ance.
+ The residual leak rate of the equipment might render
possible an exchange of gas, albeit extremely slight, between the environment and the vacuum system.
Adopt suitable measures to prevent contamination of
the pumped substances or the environment.
• Ensure that no parts of your clothing, hair or ngers
can be caught or drawn in at the inlet of the pump.
Never insert ngers or drop any other object into the
inlet or outlet.
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• Pumping at high inlet pressure may lead to overpres­sure at the gas ballast valve. Pumped gases or con­densate might be expelled if the valve is open. If an in­ert gas supply is connected to the gas ballast, ensure that its inlet pipeline is not contaminated.
• You must take suitable precautions to prevent any
dangerous situation from arising if the controller starts a NT VARIO or VARIO-B pump, switches a coolant valve or opens a venting valve.
Attention: If the controller is set to Autostart, the pro- cess will start immediately after a power failure with­out pressing any further key. It is your responsibility to ensure that automatic start-up of the system will not
NOTICE
lead to any dangerous condition. Provide appropriate safety measures. Check prior to starting the process whether the option ”Autostart” (menu: conguration) is enabled.
Pay attention to the safety symbol ”hot surfaces” on the equipment. Hot parts may cause burns if touched. Adopt suitable measures to prevent any danger aris­ing from hot surfaces or electric sparks. Ensure that hot surfaces of the pump do not cause burns. Provide a suitable contact guard if necessary.
• Ensure that the coolant outlet pipe at the waste vapor condenser is always free and that it cannot get blocked.
Prevent the backpressure of gases and the backow of
condensates at the outlet. Check the liquid level in the catchpots or in the collecting
ask regularly and drain condensate in time to prevent overlling. Install a level sensor (see ”Accessories”, pg.
92) for monitoring, if necessary.
Provide appropriate protective measures to allow for the possibility of failure and malfunction. The protective mea­sures must also allow for the requirements of the respec­tive application.
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In case of overload, the motor is shut down by a self-hold
thermal cutout in the winding. Note: Only manual reset is possible. Press the START/
STOP key at the controller to conrm the error message.
Switch off the pump and disconnect from the power source. Identify and eliminate the cause of failure. Wait approx.
ve minutes before restarting the pump.

Maintenance and repair

NOTICE
In order to comply with laws (occupational, health and safety regulations, safety at work law and regulations for environmental protection) vacuum pumps, components and measuring instruments can only be returned when certain procedures (see section “Notes on return to the factory”, pg. 122) are followed.
Take advantage of our service seminars, which put special focus on the maintenance and repair of vacuum pumps. For details and for the online ”Instructions for repair” man­ual see www.vacuubrand.com.
In normal use, the lifetime of the diaphragms and valves is typically 15,000 operating hours. Bearings have a typical durability of 40000 h.
Ensure that the pump cannot be operated acciden-
tally. Never operate the pump if covers or other parts of the pump are disassembled.
Switch off the pump. Disconnect the electrical
power cord and wait two minutes before starting
maintenance to allow the capacitors to discharge.
Note: The pump may be contaminated with process
chemicals, which have been pumped during operation. Ensure that the pump is completely decontaminated before maintenance commences.
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+ Take adequate precautions to protect people from the
effects of dangerous substances if contamination has occurred. Use appropriate protective clothing, safety goggles and protective gloves.
+ Wear parts have to be replaced regularly. + Never operate a defective or damaged pump.
+ Vent the pump before starting maintenance. Isolate
the pump and other components from the vacuum sys-
tem. Allow sufcient cooling of the pump. Separate the
pump from the coolant circuit and drain condensate, if applicable.
NOTICE
Ensure that maintenance is done only by suitably trained and supervised technicians. Ensure that the maintenance technician is familiar with the safety procedures, which re­late to the products processed by the pumping system. Only dismantle the pump as far as necessary.
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Important information: Equipment marking (ATEX)
`
VACUUBRAND equipment bearing mark (see rating plate)
II 3G IIC T3 X
`
Internal Atm. only
Tech. File Ref.: VAC-EX01
The classication II 3G IIC T3 X according to ATEX is only valid for the in­ner part (wetted part, pumped gas or vapor) of the equipment. The equip­ment is not suitable for use in external, potentially explosive atmospheres (environment).
The overall category of the equipment depends on the connected com-
ponents. If the connected components do not comply with the classi­cation of the VACUUBRAND equipment, the specied category of the
VACUUBRAND equipment is no longer valid.
Vacuum pumps and vacuum gauges in category 3 are intended for con­nection to equipment in which during normal operation explosive atmo­spheres caused by gases, vapors or mists normally don’t occur; or, if they do occur, are likely to do so only infrequently and for a short period only. Equipment in this category ensures the requisite level of protection dur­ing normal operation. The use of gas ballast or the operation of venting valves is only permit­ted if thereby explosive atmospheres normally don’t occur in the interior of the equipment or, if they do occur, are likely to do so only infrequently and for a short period.
The pumps are marked with ”X” (according to EN 13463-1), i.e., restric­tions of the operation conditions:
• The equipment is designated for a low degree of mechanical stress
and has to be installed in a way so that it cannot be damaged from outside.
Pumping units have to be installed so that they are protected against
shocks from the outside and against glass splinters in the event of breakage (implosion).
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• The equipment is designated for an ambient and gas inlet temperature
during operation of +10 to +40°C. Never exceed these ambient and gas inlet temperatures. If pumping / measuring gases which are not potentially explosive, extended gas inlet temperatures are permissible. See instructions for use, section “Gas inlet temperatures” or “Techni­cal data”.
After any intervention at the equipment (e.g., repair / maintenance) the ul­timate vacuum of the pump has to be checked. Only if the pump achieves its specied ultimate vacuum is the pump’s leak rate low enough to en­sure that no explosive atmospheres will occur in the interior of the equip­ment. After any intervention at the vacuum sensor, the leak rate of the equip­ment has to be checked.
Attention: This manual is not available in all languages of the EU. The user must not op­erate the device if he does not understand this manual. In this case a technically cor­rect translation of the complete manual has to be available. The manual must be com­pletely read and understood before opera-
tion of the device. All specied measures
must be applied, or else must be replaced by equivalent measures at the user’s own risk.
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Technical data

General technical data valid for all pumps/pumping units

Maximum permissible inlet pressure (absolute)
Maximum permissible outlet pressure (absolute)
Maximum pressure difference between inlet and outlet
Maximum permissible pressure (abso­lute) at gas ballast valve
Permissible ambient temperature storage / operation
Permissible relative atmospheric mois­ture during operation (no condensation)
Maximum permissible installation altitude above mean sea level
Rated motor power
psi
(bar)
psi
(bar)
psi
(bar)
psi
(bar)
°F
(°C)
% 30 to 85
ft
(m)
hp
(kW)
14 to 140 / 50 to 104
(-10 to +60 / +10 to +40)
(2000)
(0.575)
16
(1.1)
16
(1.1)
16
(1.1)
17.5
(1.2)
6500
0.77
No-load speed 50/60 Hz rpm 30 - 2400 Maximum permissible range of supply
voltage ( ±10% ) Attention: Observe specications of rat­ing plate!
Motor protection thermal cutout, manual reset
Coolant connection (waste vapor condenser)
Maximum permissible pressure of coolant at waste vapor condenser
Permissible range of coolant temperature (waste vapor condenser)
psi
(bar)
°F
(°C)
100-120 V~ 50/60 Hz,
200-230 V~ 50/60 Hz
hose nozzle for tubing
I.D. 1/4” - 5/16”
(hose nozzle DN 6-8 mm)
87 (absolute)
(6 (absolute))
5 to 68
(-15 to +20)

Gas inlet temperatures

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Operating condition Inlet pressure
Continuous operation
Continuous operation
Short-time (< 5 minutes)
* if pumping potentially explosive atmospheres: 50 °F to 104 °F (+10°C to +40°C)
> 75 Torr (100 mbar) (high gas load)
< 75 Torr (100 mbar) (low gas load)
< 75 Torr (100 mbar) (low gas load)
ME 4C NT
Permitted range of gas temperatures at inlet
50 °F to 104 °F (+10°C to +40°C)
32 °F to 140 °F* (0°C to +60°C*)
14 °F to 176 °F* (-10°C to +80°C*)
MZ 2C NT
MD 4C NT
Type
Maximum pumping speed 50/60 Hz (ISO 21360)
Ultimate vacuum (abso­lute) without gas ballast*
cfm
(m3/h)
Torr
(mbar)
VARIO
2.9
(4.9)
52.5 (70)
VARIO
1.66
(2.8)
5.3 (7)
VARIO
2.7
(4.6)
1.1
(1.5)
Ultimate vacuum (abso­lute) with gas ballast*
Maximum rated current at: 100-120 V~ 50/60 Hz 200-230 V~ 50/60 Hz
Device fuse
Degree of protection IEC 529 IP 20
Inlet
Outlet
A-weighted emission sound pressure level** (uncertainty KpA : 3 dB(A))
Dimensions L x W x H
approx.
Torr
(mbar)
A A
dB(A) 45 43
in
10.0 x 9.57 x
(mm)
(254 x 243 x
-
-
3.2
1.4 100-120V: slow blow fuse 8A
200-230V: slow blow fuse 4A
hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8“
(hose nozzle DN 10 mm)
silencer or -
hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8“
(hose nozzle DN 10 mm)
9.57 x 9.57 x
9.65 (243 x 243 x
245)
9
(12)
3.2
1.4
9.65
245)
2.3 (3)
6.3
2.5
12.8 x 9.57 x
9.65
(325 x 243 x
245)
Weight approx. lbs. (kg) 30.4 (13.8) 30.4 (13.8) 35.9 (16.3)
* Ultimate vacuum at setting ”Pump down” at speed ”HI” ** Measurement according to EN ISO 2151:2004 and EN ISO 3744:1995 at 1500rpm and ulti-
mate vacuum with exhaust tube at outlet.
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PC 3002
PC 3003
Type
VARIO
Maximum pumping speed 50/60 Hz (ISO 21360)*
Ultimate vacuum (abso­lute) without gas ballast**
Ultimate vacuum (abso­lute) with gas ballast**
Maximum rated current at: 100-120 V~ 50/60 Hz 200-230 V~ 50/60 Hz
Device fuse
Degree of protection IEC 529 IP 40
Inlet
Outlet
cfm
(m3/h)
Torr
(mbar)
Torr
(mbar)
A A
1.66
(2.8)
5.3 (7)
9
(12)
3.2
1.4
100-120V: 2 slow blow fuses 8A
200-230V: 2 slow blow fuses 6.3A
hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8“
(hose nozzle DN 10 mm)
hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8“
(hose nozzle DN 10 mm)
VARIO
1.66
(2.8)
0.5
(0.6)
1.5 (2)
6.3
2.5
PC 3004
VARIO
2.7
(4.6)
1.1
(1.5)
2.3 (3)
6.3
2.5
Volume of catchpot qt (ml) 0.52 (500) A-weighted emission
sound pressure level*** (uncertainty KpA : 3 dB(A))
Dimensions L x W x H
approx. Weight approx. lbs. (kg) 38.4 (17.4) 45.4 (20.6) 45.4 (20.6)
* Pumping speed of diaphragm pump ** Ultimate vacuum at setting ”Pump down” at speed ”HI” *** Measurement according to EN ISO 2151:2004 and EN ISO 3744:1995 at 1500rpm and ulti-
mate vacuum with exhaust tube at outlet.
dB(A) 43
in
(mm)
16.5 x 9.6 x 17.5
(419 x 243 x 444)
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Type
MV 10C VARIO-B
PC 3010 VARIO
Maximum pumping speed 50/60 Hz (ISO 21360)*
Ultimate vacuum (abso­lute) without gas ballast**
Ultimate vacuum (abso­lute) with gas ballast**
Maximum rated current at: 100-120 V~ 50/60 Hz 200-230 V~ 50/60 Hz
Device fuse
Degree of protection IEC 529 IP 20 Inlet Pump
Pumping unit
cfm
(m3/h)
Torr
(mbar)
Torr
(mbar)
A A
5.1
(8.6)
0.5
(0.6)
6.8 (9)
8.0
3.5
100-120V: slow blow fuse 8A 200-230V: slow blow fuse 4A
small ange DN 25
small ange DN 25 or hose nozzle for
tubing I.D. 5/8“ (hose nozzle DN 15 mm)
MD 12C VARIO-B
PC 3012 VARIO
5.9
(10.0)
1.5 (2)
6.8 (9)
8.0
3.5
Outlet
Volume collecting ask
(only pumping unit)
qt
(ml)
hose nozzle for tubing I.D. 3/8“
(hose nozzle DN 10 mm)
1.06
(1000)
A-weighted emission sound pressure level***
dB(A) 52
(uncertainty KpA : 3 dB(A))
Dimensions L x W x H
approx. Pump Pumping unit
Weight approx. Pump Pumping unit
* Pumping speed of diaphragm pump ** Ultimate vacuum at setting ”Pump down” at speed ”HI” *** Measurement according to EN ISO 2151:2004 and EN ISO 3744:1995 at 1500rpm and ulti-
mate vacuum with exhaust tube at outlet.
in (mm) in (mm)
lbs. (kg) lbs. (kg)
19.9 x 9.3 x 11.9 (505 x 237 x 303)
25.4 x 14.4 x 23.6 (645 x 365 x 600)
59.5 (27.0)
78.9 (35.8)
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Controller CVC 3000
ceramic diaphragm (alumina),
Pressure transducer
Display LCD graphic display, illuminated Pressure units / scale (selectable) Torr, mbar or hPa Measuring range (absolute) 810 - 0.1 Torr (1080 - 0.1 mbar)
capacitive, absolute pressure,
gas type independent
Maximum control range with internal pressure transducer (absolute)*
795 - 0.1 Torr (1060 - 0.1 mbar)
Resolution 0.07 Torr (0.1 mbar) Maximum permissible pressure at pres-
sure transducer (absolute)
Maximum permissible temperature of gaseous media**
continuous operation: 104°F (40°C),
for short periods (less than 5 minutes)
1125 Torr (1.5 bar)
up to 176°F (80°C)
Measurement uncertainty (absolute) after careful adjustment and at constant
<± 0.75 Torr (1 mbar)
temperature Temperature coefcient <± 0.07 mbar/K (0.05 Torr/K) Ambient temperature range (operation) 50°F to 104°F (10°C to +40°C) Ambient temperature range (storage) 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to +70°C) Permissible relative atmospheric mois-
ture during operation (no condensation)
30% to 85%
Maximum permitted current of connect­ed valves (connected components)
Degree of protection IEC 529 (front side)
4A
IP 42
connection for PTFE tube Measurement connection of pressure transducer
I.D. 3/8”, O.D. 5/16” (10 / 8 mm) or
hose nozzle for tubing
I.D. 1/4” / 3/8” (6 / 10 mm)
Venting connection hose nozzle for hose I.D. 3/16“ (4-5 mm) Maximum admissible pressure at vent-
17.4 psi (1.2 bar) absolute
ing connection Interface RS-232 C
* The actual vacuum control range in your application might be reduced due to ultimate vacuum
of the pump, volume of gas present, etc.
** if pumping potentially explosive atmospheres: 50 °F to 104 °F (+10°C to +40°C)
We reserve the right for technical modication without prior notice!
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