# Pfeiffer Vacuum products with pfeiffer protocol Instrument Driver Readme

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## 1. Overview

Instrument Driver Technology:
  LabVIEW Plug and Play (project-style)
Manufacturer:
  Pfeiffer Vaccum
Supported Language(s):
  LabVIEW
Supported Model(s):
  Turbopumps, DigiLine Gauges, Handheld Vacuum Gauge, OnTool DryPump, Leak Detectors HLT5xx and ASM340, MiniTest 300, ActiveLine Gauges, integrated Sensors, Diaphragm Pumps, HiLobe, ModulLine (TPG500), HiScroll
Model(s) Tested:
  Turbopumps, DigiLine Gauges, TPG 201/202, OnTool DryPump, Leak Detectors HLT5xx and ASM340, MiniTest300, ActiveLine Gauges, integrated Sensors, Diaphragm Pumps, HiLobe, ModulLine (TPG500), HiScroll
Interface(s):
  Serial interface RS232 and RS485, USB with USB/RS485 converter, Article No.: PM 061 207-T
Firmware Revision(s) Tested:
  010100 and larger version

Certified:
  No
NI Supported:
  No
Source Code Available:
  Yes

Driver Revision:
  2020
Original Release Date:
  01/01/2000
Current Revision Date:
  01/06/2020 [mm/dd/yyyy]

## 2. Required Software

Some software components need to be installed before using this instrument driver. The minimum versions of these components are listed below, and can be downloaded from the National Instruments Download Site.

LabView 2016 or later.
VISA 2016 or later
Refer to the LabVIEW Help for more information about software requirements. You access the LabVIEW Help by selecting Help»LabVIEW Help.

## 3. Known Issues

To report issues or provide feedback about this instrument driver, please send an email to Frank.Pfeifer@pfeiffer-vacuum.de.

Include instrument functionality not supported by the driver or known issues as necessary.

## 4. Revision History

06.01.2020
new VI´s for HiScroll
02.12.2019
new VI´s for ModulLine Gauges (TPG500)
01.08.2019
new VI´s for HILobe: PV HiLobe Pumps Control commands .vi
new VI´s for HILobe: PV HiLobe Set value settings.vi
new VI´s for HILobe: PV HiLobe Status requests.vi
27.03.2019
renamed VI : PV ASM340 Lock TF Vent.vi in PV ASM340 Lock N Vent.vi
12.11.2018
new VI: PV Set decimal separator.vi for using the right separator
24.04.2017
all VI´s for ActiveLine gauges changed for using TPG366
15.09.2016
new vi´s for Diaphragm Pumps (MVP) : PV Diaphragm Pumps Control commands .vi
new vi´s for Diaphragm Pumps (MVP) : PV Diaphragm Pumps Status requests.vi
new vi´s for Diaphragm Pumps (MVP) : PV Diaphragm Pumps Set value settings.vi
exchanged : Digiline - Cluster.ctl to PV Digiline - Cluster.ctl
exchanged : Digiline relay switch point - Cluster.ctl to PV Digiline relay switch point - Cluster.ctl
exchanged : DigiLine adjustment - Cluster.ctl to PV DigiLine adjustment - Cluster.ctl
exchanged : Handheld Gauge Data - Cluster.ctl to PV Handheld Gauge Data - Cluster.ctl
exchanged : Handheld Gauge Data Logging - Cluster.ctl to PV Handheld Gauge Data Logging - Cluster.ctl
09.04.2015
new vi : PV ActiveLine Gauges
PV Miscellaneous.VI changed incl. Typ def.
19.05.2014
new vi : PV Integrated Pressure Sensors
22.04.2014
new parameter in PV run-up time.vi : configuration rotation speed switchpoint
new info text : PV config A D input output.vi
new parameter in PV temperature info.vi : temperature rotor 384
08.05.2013
new vi´s: VI´s for PV MiniTest 300
30.04.2013
all Example VI modified : New “VISA in” control
new vi: PV Handheld vacuum gauge.vi
delete vi: PV DigiLine adjustment BA (functions in PV DigiLine adjustment.vi)
new vi: PV DigiLine relay switch point.vi (only for DigiLine 2 analog gauges)
28.10.2009
PV Operating adjustment turbopump.vi modified : New control for Parameter 27 – Gas mode
28.04.2008
exchanged : initialize.vi ? PV initialize.vi
exchanged : close.vi ? PV close.vi
exchanged : Parameter 663 (SmartTest) maximum value from 15 at 31
30.11.2007
new parameter for HiPace (Turbopump)
new vi : initialize.vi
new vi : read-write-core-vi
delete vi : miscellaneous 2.vi
new vi : temperature.vi
new vi : config A D input output.vi
new gaugetyp : MPT100
07.04.2006
new item in PV error_handling.vi
15.09.2005
new HLT 5xx Parameter (690)
18.07.2005
HLT 5xx Parameter new and VI Error2txt.vi modified
01.10.2004
new parameter
miscellaneous 2.VI changed incl. Typ def.
miscellaneous.VI changed incl. Typ def.
PV Pumping station controlling.vi changed incl. Typ def.
08.06.2004
Typ def. and Read-Write Core new
18.11.2003
PV Write-Read Core.vi new
01.10.2002
OnTool DryPump Parameter new
Miscellaneous 2.VI new
20.04.2001
VI (PV Operating adjustment turbopump.vi) modified.
01.01.2000
First version of PV LabView Driver

## 5. For more information

Frank Pfeifer
Frank.Pfeifer@pfeiffer-vacuum.de
Tel.: +49 (0)6441 802 1637
Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH
Berlinerstr: 43
D-35614 Asslar