STP Series Turbomolecular Pump 
 
INSTALLATION OF THE STP CONTROL UNIT
 
 
3.3  How to connect the cables 
WARNING 
 
When connecting/disconnecting cables, always power off the STP pump (switch the 
MAIN POWER to "OFF") and isolate (Lockout/Tagout) the electrical energy source, 
water and gas, and other energy sources on the vacuum equipment. Failure to do so 
may result in the inadvertent rotation of the STP pump which may result in an 
accident, an electric shock or damage to equipment. Moreover, an accident caused 
by water leaks or gas leak may occur. 
WARNING 
 
DO NOT remove the connecter while the pump is rotating. The voltage might be 
output to connector according to the rotational speed, and it causes the electric 
shock or the failure. 
CAUTION 
 
Use the STP connection cable and the power cable that Edwards has specified. The use of other 
cables may result in product damage. 
 
The STP connection cables and power cables differ depending upon the pump model. Refer to 
Section 3.2, "Cable connection" or the STP Control Unit Instruction Manual (C) for details. 
CAUTION 
 
Confirm the power voltage on the label. Connect the power cable securely to prevent incorrect 
wiring. 
CAUTION 
 
DO NOT place heavy objects on the cables or bend them excessively. If any problem occurs in 
cables, connectors or terminals, the STP pump may not function normally.  
DO NOT apply voltage to each connector pin and DO NOT cause any short-circuiting between 
pins. 
Install cables so that personnel are not exposed to risk of tripping or falling. 
CAUTION 
 
With each connector align the position of the guide key of the connectors and insert vertically so as 
not to bend the pins. If a pin is bent, not only may the connector not function normally, but it may 
make the pins contact, resulting in a malfunction. Lock and securely tighten each connector and 
screw.