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Pfeiffer ASM 340 User Manual

Pfeiffer ASM 340
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Operating Instructions
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ASM 340
Leak detector

Table of Contents

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Pfeiffer ASM 340 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Detectable GasesHelium (He)
Start-up Time3 min
Supply Voltage50/60 Hz
TypeHelium leak detector
Minimum Detectable Leak Rate5 × 10⁻¹² mbar·l/s

Summary

About this Manual

Document Validity and Applicable Documents

Details on manual validity, product part numbers, and related documentation.

Conventions and Safety Information

Safety Instructions and Pictographs

Explains danger levels, safety pictograms, and their meanings.

Abbreviations, Labels, and Instructions

Lists common abbreviations and explains product labels and their significance.

Safety Precautions and Usage Guidelines

General Safety Precautions and Obligations

Outlines user responsibilities and general safety measures for product installation and operation.

Protective Equipment and Hazard Warnings

Specifies required personal protective equipment and warnings for various hazards.

Proper Use and Prohibited Activities

Defines correct usage and identifies actions considered improper use, voiding warranty.

Transport and Storage

Product Transport Guidelines and Safety

Provides instructions for safe product handling during transport, including lifting and tilting precautions.

Product Storage Instructions and Recommendations

Details procedures for storing the detector, both short-term and extended periods.

Product Description and Test Methods

Product Identification and Nameplate Details

Explains how to identify the product using the nameplate and lists included items and variants.

Interface Connections Overview

Details the various ports and connectors available on the detector's human-machine interface.

Test Methods: Hard Vacuum and Sniffing

Describes the two primary leak detection test methods and their operational principles.

Installation and Setup

Prerequisites for Optimizing Measurement

Lists requirements for optimal pumping and measurement speed, including pipe specifications and cleanliness.

Operating Conditions and Environmental Factors

Outlines environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and magnetic field for safe operation.

Setup Procedures and Component Installation

Guides through physical setup, oil filling, circuit connections, and initial operation familiarization.

Connecting Test Parts and Exhaust System

Details how to connect the part under test and manage the detector's exhaust for different models.

Detector Operation

Control Panel Overview and Functions

Describes the control panel layout, its interface elements, and general usage guidelines.

Screen Management and Display Options

Explains how to configure screen settings like contrast, brightness, application screens, and graph displays.

Vacuum Circuit, Measurement Windows, and Function Keys

Details the vacuum circuit visualization, measurement display, and the use of function keys for operation.

Startup, Operation Monitoring, and Shutdown

Guides on switching the detector on, monitoring ongoing tests, and safely shutting down the unit.

Configuration Management: Saving and Downloading

Explains how to save and load detector configurations for backup or transfer between units.

Advanced Settings: Graph and General Configuration

Graph Screen: Description, Settings, and Recording

Details the graph screen for monitoring, its settings, and how to record measurement data.

Recording Management: Erasing, Viewing, and Saving

Provides instructions for managing recorded data, including deleting, viewing, and saving files to an SD card.

Settings Menu and Configuration Tree

Introduces the settings menu structure and provides a tree diagram for navigating configuration options.

Set Points and Test Menu Configuration

Details how to configure set points (audio, pollution, reject) and various test parameters within the 'Test' menu.

Test Methods, Probe Types, and Cycle End Settings

Explains test method selection, probe types, correction factors, test modes, and automatic cycle end configurations.

Advanced Settings: Operational Modes and Spectro

Inlet Vent, Memo Function, and Zero Activation

Describes functions for inlet venting, memoizing test results, and zero activation for sensitive measurements.

Bypass Option and Regeneration Function

Details the bypass option for enhanced leak detection and the regeneration function for clearing tracer gas.

Massive Mode and Spectro Menu Introduction

Explains the massive mode for gross leaks and introduces the Spectro menu for gas analysis.

Tracer Gas Selection and Calibration

Guides on selecting tracer gases and the importance of calibration with calibrated leaks.

Advanced Settings: Maintenance and Configuration

Filament, Calibrated Leak, and Maintenance Menu

Covers filament parameters, calibrated leak settings, and the overview of the maintenance menu.

Timers, Detector Info, and Pump Status

Details timer settings, accessing detector information, and monitoring pump status.

Event History, Calibration History, and Burn-in

Explains how to view event history, past calibrations, and perform the burn-in procedure.

Analyzer Cell Maintenance and Configuration Menu

Guides on maintaining the analyzer cell and navigating the main configuration menu.

Advanced Settings: Configuration Details

Time, Date, Unit, Language, and Function Keys

Explains how to set time, date, units, language, and allocate functions to keys.

Application Screens and Screen Settings

Details managing application screens and adjusting display settings like brightness and panel sleep mode.

Access Control, Password Management, and User Levels

Guides on locking menus, changing passwords, and managing user access levels.

Advanced Menu and Leak Detection Settings

Introduces the advanced menu and the leak detection settings submenu.

Advanced Settings: Leak Detection and I/O

Leak Detection Parameters: Timer, Suppression, Pressures, Calibration

Details settings for start-up timers, background suppression, crossover pressures, and calibration procedures.

Analyzer Cell, Pirani Gauge, External Gauge, and Purge Valve

Explains settings for analyzer cell, internal/external gauges, and the purge valve.

Serial Link and I/O Connector Configuration

Guides on configuring serial links (RS232, Bluetooth, USB) and I/O connectors.

SD Card Menu for Parameter Management

Explains how to load, save, and view parameters using the SD card.

Maintenance and Replacement

Maintenance Intervals and Responsibilities

Outlines the detector's maintenance schedule and the responsibilities of the user and manufacturer.

Service and Support

Pfeiffer Vacuum Customer Service Offerings

Lists available customer services including on-site maintenance, repairs, and advice.

Service Procedures: Repair and Shipping

Details procedures for sending devices for overhaul, repair, and handling of contaminated equipment.

Accessories List

Technical Data and Dimensions

General Technical Information

Provides general information on technical characteristics and standards relevant to the leak detectors.

Detailed Technical Specifications

Lists key technical data for Wet and Dry models, including flange, speed, capacity, and noise level.

Units of Measurement Conversion Tables

Offers conversion tables for pressure units and gas throughput units for reference.

Physical Dimensions and Drawings

Displays the physical dimensions of the ASM 340 detector with diagrams.

Declaration of Conformity