Turbomolecular vacuum pump
max. 340 l/s, ISO100 | nEXT300D series EDWARDS

New technologies employed in nEXT have enabled the pumps to be serviced in the field. An interim oil lubrication change can be performed, where access allows, in-situ, typically in less than 5 minutes with the minimum of specialist tooling. A bearing and oil lubrication service, with minimum disassembly can be performed in less than 10 minutes using basic workshop tools and an Edwards tool kit.

nEXT pumps will advise the user when a service is due and what level of intervention is required. The request for service is by a simple flashing LED sequence on the pumps, and by serial comms notification.

Flexibility is again key as these simple services can be performed either by the end user, on site by an Edwards Field Service Technician or the pump can be returned to an Edwards service hub.

If required, by using remote diagnostics, a user can also interrogate the pump to determine how long it is to the next service, so that a proactive approach to PM can be accommodated.