Edwards SCU-1600

SCU-1600 Control Unit for Turbomolecular Pump
March 10 1 Issue 1-a
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INTRODUCTION
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope and definitions
This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Edwards SCU-1600
control unit (abbreviated to "SCU-1600" throughout this manual) for the Turbomolecular pump (STP).
You must use the SCU-1600 as specified in this manual.
The procedures in this manual must be followed before you install, operate and maintain the SCU-1600.
Important safety information is highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions; these instructions
are mandatory. The use 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 minor personal injury in
damage to the equipment, associated equipment and/or process.
Note: Items you 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 SCU-1600:
Warning - refer to accompanying documentation.
Warning - risk of electric shock.
Protective earth (ground).
Note: An alarm function is incorporated into this STP series. Alarm and cautionary messages are
displayed on the LCD of the SCU-1600. Note that the words "WARNING" and "CAUTION"
displayed on the LCD indicate the need for overhaul of the pump or precautions during the
operation. They do not have the same meaning as the much more serious symbols for
"WARNING" and "CAUTION" used in the instruction manual.