1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope and definitions
The display unit iDT-002 operates the Edwards Turbomolecular Pump (abbreviated to "STP pump"
throughout this manual), confirms the status, and sets various settings.
This manual provides installations, operations, and maintenance instructions for the display unit iDT-
002. Use the display unit iDT-002 as specified in this manual. Install, operate, and maintain the
display unit followed by this manual. Important safety information is highlighted as WARNING and
CAUTION instructions; following these instructions is mandatory. The usage of WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS is defined below:
WARNING
Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in serious injury
or death to people.
CAUTION
Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in minor personal injury or in
damage to the STP pump or associated equipment and/or process.
Note: They are Items that must follow during operation and maintenance.
Throughout this manual, page, figure, and table numbers are sequential.
The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international system of units of
measurement; US equivalent units of measurement are also given.
The following IEC warning labels/symbols appear on the STP Pump Instruction Manual:
Warning - refer to
accompanying documentation.
Warning - risk of electric shock.
Note: STP pump series has an alarm function. Alarm and cautionary messages are displayed on
the LCD of the display unit iDT-002. Note that the words "WARNING" and "CAUTION" are
displayed on the LCD. That indicates the need for an overhaul of the pump or precautions
during an operation. They do not have the same meaning as the much more serious symbols
for "WARNING" and "CAUTION" used in the instruction manual.