Agilent IDP-10 Oil-Free Scroll Vacuum Pump
| Brand | Agilent Technologies |
|---|---|
| Origin | Malaysia |
| Manufacturer Type | Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) |
| Origin Category | Imported |
| Model | IDP-10 |
| Pump Type | Dry Scroll Vacuum Pump |
| Pumping Speed | 170 L/min (10.2 m³/h) |
| Ultimate Vacuum | 2.0 × 10⁻² mbar |
| External Dimensions | 297 × 260 × 420 mm |
| Weight | 24.74 kg |
| Motor Power | 350 W |
Overview
The Agilent IDP-10 is a high-performance, oil-free scroll vacuum pump engineered for demanding laboratory and analytical instrumentation applications. Utilizing single-stage scroll compression technology, it achieves clean, hydrocarbon-free vacuum generation without lubricating oil in the pumping chamber—eliminating oil backstreaming, vapor contamination, and associated maintenance overhead. Its operating principle relies on two intermeshing spiral scrolls—one fixed, one orbiting—to continuously compress gas from the inlet to the exhaust port through progressive volume reduction. This positive-displacement mechanism delivers stable, pulse-free flow and consistent ultimate vacuum performance down to 2.0 × 10⁻² mbar, making it suitable as a primary roughing pump for mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, and surface analysis systems requiring high-purity vacuum environments.
Key Features
- Oil-free scroll architecture ensures contaminant-free vacuum essential for sensitive analytical instruments including GC-MS, ICP-MS, SEM, and isotope ratio mass spectrometers.
- Compact footprint (297 × 260 × 420 mm) and low mass (24.74 kg) enable seamless integration into benchtop instruments and OEM equipment enclosures.
- Variable-frequency drive (VFD) motor maintains identical pumping performance across global power standards (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz), ensuring operational consistency in multi-site laboratories and international manufacturing facilities.
- Hermetically sealed motor and fully isolated bearing assembly prevent process gas exposure—extending service life and eliminating cross-contamination risks between samples or experiments.
- Tool-free, 15-minute routine maintenance protocol minimizes downtime; only the scroll set requires periodic replacement per manufacturer-recommended intervals under normal operating conditions.
- Optional integrated inlet isolation valve (field-installable without height increase) prevents back-diffusion during shutdown and protects downstream instrumentation from atmospheric re-entry or volatile condensate ingress.
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The IDP-10 is compatible with non-corrosive, non-condensable gases and dry process streams typical of inert carrier gas handling (e.g., He, N₂, Ar), vacuum drying, glovebox purging, and thermal desorption systems. It is not rated for solvent vapors, acidic gases (e.g., HCl, HF), or reactive halogenated compounds unless paired with appropriate cold traps or scrubbers. The pump conforms to IEC 61000-6-3 (EMC emission standards) and IEC 61000-6-2 (immunity), and its construction supports compliance with ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory quality systems when deployed in validated instrument configurations. While not intrinsically safe, it meets CE marking requirements for laboratory use within controlled environments.
Software & Data Management
The IDP-10 operates as a standalone hardware component with no embedded firmware or digital interface. However, its VFD motor enables analog 0–10 VDC or 4–20 mA speed control inputs for integration into centralized vacuum system controllers used in OEM analytical platforms. For end-user labs, status monitoring (run/stop, overtemperature, overload) is conveyed via discrete relay outputs compatible with PLC-based lab infrastructure. Audit-ready operation logs are maintained externally via host instrument software—supporting GLP/GMP traceability when linked to chromatography data systems (CDS) or electron microscope control suites compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
Applications
- Roughing pump for high-vacuum systems: turbo-molecular pumps in SEM, TEM, and surface science tools.
- Primary vacuum source for gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) sample introduction stages.
- Vacuum supply for BET surface area analyzers, vacuum ovens, and inert-atmosphere gloveboxes (typically operated at 1–10 mbar range).
- Backing pump for cryogenic and ion getter pumps in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) research chambers.
- OEM integration in portable and benchtop analytical instruments where space, noise, and hydrocarbon cleanliness are critical design constraints.
FAQ
What is the recommended maintenance interval for the IDP-10 scroll set?
Under continuous operation at ambient temperatures ≤35 °C and with clean, dry inlet gas, Agilent recommends scroll replacement every 12,000 operating hours or per diagnostic assessment during annual preventive maintenance.
Can the IDP-10 be used with corrosive process gases?
No. The pump’s aluminum alloy housing and PTFE-coated scrolls are incompatible with chlorine, fluorine, ammonia, or organic solvent vapors. A chemically resistant foreline trap or secondary dry pump must be installed upstream if such gases are present.
Does the IDP-10 meet ISO 8573-1 Class 0 air purity requirements?
Yes—when operated within specified environmental limits, it delivers Class 0 (oil-free) compressed vacuum per ISO 8573-1:2010, verified by independent testing per ISO 8573-2 and ISO 8573-8 protocols.
Is remote start/stop functionality supported?
Yes, via dry-contact input (24 VDC nominal) or analog speed command signal; no proprietary communication protocol is required.
How does ambient temperature affect ultimate vacuum performance?
Ambient temperatures above 40 °C may reduce achievable base pressure by up to 25% due to increased scroll thermal expansion and reduced volumetric efficiency; active cooling or derating is advised in high-heat environments.
