Pfeiffer Vacuum PBR 360 User manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EN
Translation of the Original
PBR 360
Pirani/Bayard-Alpert gauge
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Pfeiffer Vacuum product. Your new gauge is designed to support
you in your individual application with maximum performance and without malfunctions. The
name Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for high-quality vacuum technology, a comprehensive and
complete range of top-quality products and first-class service. From this extensive, practical
experience we have gained a large volume of information that can contribute to efficient
deployment and to your personal safety.
In the knowledge that our product must avoid consuming work output, we trust that our
product can offer you a solution that supports you in the effective and trouble-free
implementation of your individual application.
Please read these operating instructions before putting your product into operation for the
first time. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact info@pfeiffer-
vacuum.de.
Further operating instructions from Pfeiffer Vacuum can be found in the Download Center on
our website.
Disclaimer of liability
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.
Furthermore, Pfeiffer Vacuum assumes no responsibility or liability for damage resulting from
the use of the product that contradicts its proper use or is explicitly defined as foreseeable
misuse.
Copyright
This document is the intellectual property of Pfeiffer Vacuum and all contents of this
document are protected by copyright. They may not be copied, altered, reproduced or
published without the prior written permission of Pfeiffer Vacuum.
We reserve the right to make changes to the technical data and information in this document.
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Table of contents
1 About this manual 7
1.1 Validity 7
1.1.1 Applicable documents 7
1.1.2 Variants 7
1.2 Target group 7
1.3 Conventions 8
1.3.1 Instructions in the text 8
1.3.2 Pictographs 8
1.3.3 Stickers on product 8
1.3.4 Abbreviations 8
1.4 Trademark proof 9
2 Safety 10
2.1 General safety information 10
2.2 Safety instructions 10
2.3 Safety precautions 12
2.4 Proper use 13
2.5 Foreseeable improper use 13
2.6 Responsibilities and warranty 13
3 Product description 14
3.1 Function 14
3.1.1 Measurement systems 14
3.1.2 Gauge mode of operation 14
3.1.3 Measuring range 14
3.1.4 Bayard-Alpert measurement system 15
3.1.5 Pirani measurement system 15
3.2 Identifying the product 16
3.3 Scope of delivery 16
4 Transport and storage 17
4.1 Transporting the product 17
4.2 Storing the product 17
5 Installation 18
5.1 Establishing vacuum connection 18
5.2 Electronic unit 19
5.3 Establishing electric connection 21
6 Operation 23
6.1 Monitoring operating condition 23
6.2 Selecting switch-on and switch-off range 23
6.3 Converting measuring signal and pressure 24
6.4 Determining effective pressure with correction factors 25
6.5 Performing degassing 27
6.6 Baking out gauge 28
7 Dismantling 29
8 Maintenance 31
8.1 Cleaning components 31
8.2 Calibrating gauge 32
8.3 Replacing measurement system 34
9 Malfunctions 35
10 Shipping 36
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11 Recycling and disposal 37
11.1 General disposal information 37
11.2 Dispose of gauges 37
12 Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vacuum 38
13 Spare parts 40
14 Accessories 41
14.1 Accessory information 41
14.2 Ordering accessories 41
15 Technical data and dimensions 42
15.1 General 42
15.2 Technical data 42
15.3 Dimensions 45
EC Declaration of Conformity 47
UK Declaration of Conformity 48
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List of tables
Tbl. 1: Applicable documents 7
Tbl. 2: Variants 7
Tbl. 3: Abbreviations used 9
Tbl. 4: Status display 23
Tbl. 5: Constants for converting measuring signal and pressure 25
Tbl. 6: Conversion table 25
Tbl. 7: Correction factor for Pirani-only operation 26
Tbl. 8: Correction factors for HIMS 27
Tbl. 9: Status display 33
Tbl. 10: Troubleshooting 35
Tbl. 11: Conversion table: Pressure units 42
Tbl. 12: Conversion table: Units for gas throughput 42
Tbl. 13: Measured and pressure values 42
Tbl. 14: Calibration 43
Tbl. 15: Degas 43
Tbl. 16: Electrical data 43
Tbl. 17: Internal volume and weight 44
Tbl. 18: Ambient conditions 44
Tbl. 19: Temperatures 44
Tbl. 20: Substances in contact with the media 44
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List of figures
Fig. 1: Design of the transmitter 14
Fig. 2: Measuring configuration 15
Fig. 3: Design of the Bayard-Alpert measurement system 15
Fig. 4: Establishing vacuum connection 19
Fig. 5: Electronic unit 20
Fig. 6: Connection diagram 21
Fig. 7: Measurement cable and Hirschmann cable socket 22
Fig. 8: Selecting switch-on and switch-off range 24
Fig. 9: Relation between measuring signal and pressure 24
Fig. 10: Measurement curve for Pirani-only operation and when using the correction
factors
26
Fig. 11: Removing gauge 30
Fig. 12: Calibrating gauge 33
Fig. 13: Replacing measurement system 34
Fig. 14: Dimensions of DN 25 ISO-KF 45
Fig. 15: Dimensions of DN 40 ISO-KF 45
Fig. 16: Dimensions of DN 40 CF-R 46
List of figures
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1 About this manual
IMPORTANT
Read carefully before use.
Keep the manual for future consultation.
1.1 Validity
This document describes the function of the products listed in the following and provides the most im-
portant information for safe use. The description is written in accordance with the valid directives. The
information in this document refers to the current development status of the products. The document
retains its validity assuming that the customer does not make any changes to the product.
1.1.1 Applicable documents
Designation Document
OmniControl “Control unit” operating instructions PT 0670
TPG 366 “Total Pressure Measuring and Control Unit” operating in-
structions
BG 5501
Declaration of conformity A component of these in-
structions
Tbl. 1: Applicable documents
You can find these documents in the Pfeiffer Vacuum Download Center.
1.1.2 Variants
This document applies to products with the following article numbers:
Article number Designation
PT R27 010 PBR 360, DN 25 ISO-KF
PT R27 011 PBR 360, DN 40 ISO-KF
PT R27 012 PBR 360, DN 40 CF-R
Tbl. 2: Variants
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.
Information that relates to only one of the products is indicated accordingly.
The figures in this document are not to scale.
Graphics without a caption reflect the product featuring a DN 25 ISO-KF vacuum connection, however,
they also apply for the other vacuum connections accordingly.
Dimensions are in mm unless stated otherwise.
1.2 Target group
These operating instructions are aimed at all persons performing the following activities on the product:
●Transportation
●Setup (Installation)
●Usage and operation
●Decommissioning
●Maintenance and cleaning
●Storage or disposal
The work described in this document is only permitted to be performed by persons with the appropriate
technical qualifications (expert personnel) or who have received the relevant training from Pfeiffer Vac-
uum.
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1.3 Conventions
1.3.1 Instructions in the text
Usage instructions in the document follow a general structure that is complete in itself. The required ac-
tion is indicated by an individual step or multi-part action steps.
Individual action step
A horizontal, solid triangle indicates the only step in an action.
►This is an individual action step.
Sequence of multi-part action steps
The numerical list indicates an action with multiple necessary steps.
1. Step 1
2. Step 2
3. ...
1.3.2 Pictographs
The pictographs used in the document indicate useful information.
Note
Tip
Wear laboratory gloves
Perform a visual inspection
1.3.3 Stickers on product
This section describes all the stickers on the product along with their meanings.
D-35614 Asslar
Mod.
P/N
S/N
Input
PBR 360
PT R27 01x
12345678
20...30 V DC 9.0 W
Made in Germany 2022/11
Range - 1000 hPa5.0x10-10
Rating plate
The rating plate is located on the back of the
device.
1.3.4 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Explanation
ATM Atmosphere
BA Bayard-Alpert
c Constant for converting measuring signal and pressure
C Correction factor for calculating the pressure of gases other than air
Sensitivity of the Bayard-Alpert measurement system for nitrogen
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Abbreviation Explanation
EC Electron collector
EMI Emission
F Filament
FPM Fluoropolymer rubber
HIMS Hot cathode ionization measurement system
HV High vacuum
IC Ion collector
LED Light emitting diode
LPS Limited power source
MSL Mean sea level
p Pressure
P Pirani
PELV Protective extra low voltage
PLC Programmable logical controller
U Measuring signal [V] (output voltage)
Tbl. 3: Abbreviations used
1.4 Trademark proof
●FullRange® is a trademark of Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH.
●Hirschmann® is a registered trademark of Hirschmann Electronics GmbH.
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2 Safety
2.1 General safety information
The following 4 risk levels and 1 information level are taken into account in this document.
DANGER
Immediately pending danger
Indicates an immediately pending danger that will result in death or serious injury if not observed.
►Instructions to avoid the danger situation
WARNING
Potential pending danger
Indicates a pending danger that could result in death or serious injury if not observed.
►Instructions to avoid the danger situation
CAUTION
Potential pending danger
Indicates a pending danger that could result in minor injuries if not observed.
►Instructions to avoid the danger situation
NOTICE
Danger of damage to property
Is used to highlight actions that are not associated with personal injury.
►Instructions to avoid damage to property
Notes, tips or examples indicate important information about the product or about this docu-
ment.
2.2 Safety instructions
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 due to electric shock
An improperly grounded product is potentially fatal in the event of a fault.
►Connect the product galvanically with the grounded vacuum chambers.
►Ensure that the connection complies with the requirements of a protective connection according
to EN 61010. (CF and VCR connections comply with this requirement.)
►Use electrically conductive centering and clamping rings for KF connections.
Safety
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