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DCU 400 Digital Control Unit Turbomolecular Pump Controller

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The Pfeiffer DCU 400 is a digital control unit for turbomolecular pumps with an integrated mains power unit. The DCU 400 provides a 48 V DC output at 8.4 A (approximately 400 W). The DCU 400 features a front LCD and keypad, and uses convection cooling.[1][2][3]

DCU 400 Digital Control Unit Turbomolecular Pump Controller — Inventory photo
Fig. 01DCU 400 Digital Control Unit Turbomolecular Pump ControllerInventory photo[1]

Power

100 – 240 V AC, 5.2 – 1.7 A, 50/60 Hz[1]

Vacuum

86 kPa - 106 kPa[2]

What it is

The Pfeiffer DCU 400 is a digital control unit for a turbomolecular pump controller.[1][4]

The DCU 400 uses 100–240 V AC input power and provides 48 V DC output power.[1][4]

How it works

The DCU 400 has a front LCD and keypad for local operation. The DCU 400 also uses convection cooling.[1][4]

Applications

The DCU 400 is used with turbomolecular pumping hardware in vacuum systems. The unit is suited to pump control and monitoring in setups that require electronic drive control and pressure-gauge connection.[2]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical6

Input Power
100 – 240 V AC, 5.2 – 1.7 A, 50/60 Hz[1]
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Output Power
48 V DC @ 8.3 A (≈ 400 W)[1]
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Output Voltage
48 V DC (± 2 %)[3]
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Input Voltage (mains)
115-230 V AC (-20/+15%), 50/60 Hz[2]
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Recommended Electronic Drive Units
TC 400 (48 V DC), TC 120 (48 V DC), TM 700[3]
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Input voltage
115/230 V AC (-20/+15%), 50/60 Hz[2]
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Vacuum & pumping2

Air Pressure
86 kPa - 106 kPa[2]
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Device type
Digital Control Unit / Turbomolecular Pump Controller[1]
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Dimensions & facilities2

Weight
2.3 kg[3]
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Weight
1.9 kg[2]
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Configuration & options13

Front LCD + keypad[1]
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Cooling
Convection[1]
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Output Current
8.4 A[3]
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Max. Power Consumption
450 VA[3]
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Front Panel
Front LCD + keypad[1]
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Protection Type
IP20[2]
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Ambient Temperature
5 - 50°C[2]
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Relative Humidity
5 - 85%, non-condensing[2]
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Part Number
PM C01 823 / PMC01823[3]2 sources
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Manufacturer
Pfeiffer[1]
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Model
DCU 400[1]
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Front panel
LCD + keypad[1]
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Permissible ambient temperature
5 - 50°C[2]
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  • Input Power100 – 240 V AC, 5.2 – 1.7 A, 50/60 Hz[1]
  • Output Power48 V DC @ 8.3 A (≈ 400 W)[1]
  • Output Voltage48 V DC (± 2 %)[3]
  • Input Voltage (mains)115-230 V AC (-20/+15%), 50/60 Hz[2]
  • Air Pressure86 kPa - 106 kPa[2]
  • Recommended Electronic Drive UnitsTC 400 (48 V DC), TC 120 (48 V DC), TM 700[3]
  • Device typeDigital Control Unit / Turbomolecular Pump Controller[1]
  • Input voltage115/230 V AC (-20/+15%), 50/60 Hz[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What input power does the DCU 400 use?

The DCU 400 uses 100 to 240 V AC input power at 50/60 Hz.[1][4]

What local controls are on the front panel?

The DCU 400 has a front LCD and keypad.[1][4][2]

What cooling method does the DCU 400 use?

The DCU 400 uses convection cooling.[1][4]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the DCU 400 Digital Control Unit Turbomolecular Pump Controller are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the DCU 400 Digital Control Unit Turbomolecular Pump Controller are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the DCU 400 Digital Control Unit Turbomolecular Pump Controller are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the DCU 400 Digital Control Unit Turbomolecular Pump Controller are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the DCU 400 Digital Control Unit Turbomolecular Pump Controller is not on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]idealvac.com — idealvac.comidealvac.com
  3. [3]ptbsales.com — ptbsales.comptbsales.com
  4. [4]DCU 400 Digital Control Unit Turbomolecular Pump Controller — Pfeiffer | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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