Vacuum Gauge Controller

VGC094

The modular all-in solution for vacuum control

VGC094 is a prestigious solution for vacuum process measurement, control and data log. Compatible to the wide range of INFICON passive gauges, VGC094 is able to monitor the entire vacuum pressure range from 1×10^-11 to 1000 mbar. VGC094 can be user-configured to control up to 4 passive gauge heads (Pirani gauges, inverted magnetron gauges) by two sets of measuring cards. The controller provides latest digital communication interfaces (USB, RS485, Ethernet) and can be customized with user's specific communication standards thanks to individual communication cards (Profibus, Profinet). VGC094 is the ideal solution for applications with demanding performance, such as operation from long distance, high temperature or high ionizing radiation exposure.

Advantages

Complete solution for vacuum monitoring and control monitor from 1×10^-11 to 1000 mbar, even at long distance
Bright and clear screen
Bar graph display with set-point or pressure vs. time views
Simple sensor operation with intuitive and guided menus for parameter, sensor or general settings
Data and parameter log function with USB port (rear side) and USB flash drive (front side)
High resolution – 16 bit A/D converter
4 programmable 0 to 10 V chart recorder output
Four free definable setpoints per channel with adjustable hysteresis
RS485, Ethernet, optional RS232 and fieldbus communication interfaces

Pirani Gauges

PSG010

PSG017

PSG018

Pressure measurement range	8×10^-4 mbar to ATM

Internal sealing	elastomer (FPM)

Bake-out temperature range	≤100°C

Ionizing radiation tolerance	-

Features	Tungsten (W) filament

Pressure measurement range	8×10^-4 mbar to ATM

Internal sealing	metal

Bake-out temperature range	≤250°C

Ionizing radiation tolerance	10⁶ Gy

Features	Nickel (Ni) filament, corrosion resistant

Pressure measurement range	8×10^-4 mbar to ATM

Internal sealing	metal

Bake-out temperature range	≤250°C

Ionizing radiation tolerance	10⁶ Gy

Features	Tungsten (W) filament

Inverted magnetron cold cathode

MAG050

MAG060

MAG070

MAG084

Pressure measurement range	2×10^-9 mbar to 5×10^-3 mbar

Internal sealing	elastomer (FPM)

Bake-out temperature range	≤150°C

Ionizing radiation tolerance	-

Magnetic field immunity	-

Features	Coax connector

Pressure measurement range	1×10^-10 mbar to 5×10^-3 mbar

Internal sealing	metal

Bake-out temperature range	≤250°C

Ionizing radiation tolerance	10⁷ Gy

Magnetic field immunity	-

Features	Coax connector

Pressure measurement range	1×10^-11 mbar to 5×10^-3 mbar

Internal sealing	metal

Bake-out temperature range	≤250°C

Ionizing radiation tolerance	10⁷ Gy

Magnetic field immunity	-

Features	Triax connector

Pressure measurement range	1×10^-8 mbar to 5×10^-3 mbar

Internal sealing	metal

Bake-out temperature range	≤230°C

Ionizing radiation tolerance	10⁷ Gy

Magnetic field immunity
Axial	≤280 mT
Radial	≤180 mT

Features	Double ionization chamber principle Coax connector

Panel view

VGC094 Back

Measurement configurations

Slot A + B

Slot C

Card type

Double Pirani measurement cards (PI 300 D, DN or DL)

Double Cold Cathode measurement cards (PE 300 DC9)

Pirani + Cold Cathode combination measurement cards (CP 300 C9, C10, T11, T11L)

Card type

Communication card

IF 300 A, B, C, P, IF301 P, IF 500 PN

Measurement cards - Pirani

PI 300 D

PI 300 DN

PI 300 DL

Measurement channels	Doube Pirani (2 sensors)

Gauge type	PSG010 / PSG018

Max operating distance
Pirani	≤100 m
Cold cathode	-

Measurement channels	Doube Pirani (2 sensors)

Gauge type	PSG017

Max operating distance
Pirani	≤100 m
Cold cathode	-

Measurement channels	Doube Pirani (2 sensors)

Gauge type	PSG010 / PSG018

Max operating distance
Pirani	≤500 m
Cold cathode	-

Measurement cards - Cold Cathode

PE 300 DC9

Measurement channels	Double Cold Cathode (2 sensors)

Gauge type	MAG050 / MAG060

Max operating distance	-
Pirani	-
Cold cathode	≤100 m¹⁾
1) ≤60 m when using the lower measurement range

Measurement cards - Pirani / Cold Cathode combination

CP 300 C9

CP 300 C10

CP 300 T11

CP 300 T11L

Measurement channels	Pirani + Cold Cathode combination

Gauge type	PSG010 or PSG018 MAG050 or MAG60 or MAG084

Max operating distance
Pirani	≤100 m
Cold cathode	≤100 m ¹⁾
¹⁾≤60 m when using the lower measurement range

Measurement channels	Pirani + Cold Cathode combination

Gauge type	PSG010 or PSG018 MAG050 or MAG60

Max operating distance
Pirani	≤100 m
Cold cathode	≤100 m ¹⁾
¹⁾≤60 m when using the lower measurement range

Measurement channels	Pirani + Cold Cathode combination

Gauge type	PSG010 or PSG018 MAG070

Max operating distance
Pirani	≤100 m
Cold cathode	≤500 m

Measurement channels	Pirani + Cold Cathode combination

Gauge type	PSG010 or PSG018 MAG070

Max operating distance
Pirani	≤500 m
Cold cathode	≤500 m

PI 300 D DN DL

PE 300 DC9

CP 300 C9-C10

CP 300 T11-T11L

Communication cards

IF 300 A

IF 300 B

IF 300 C

IF 300 P

IF 301 P

IF 500 PN

Communication protocol

RS232C interface and relays (1.5 A)

Communication protocol

RS232 interface and relays (4.0 A)

Communication protocol

RS422 interface and relays (1.5 A)

Communication protocol

Profibus interface and relays (1.5 A)

Communication protocol

Profibus interface and solid state relays (0.5 A)

Communication protocol

Profinet interface

IF 300 A - C

IF 300 B

IF 300 P

IF 301 P

IF 500 PN

Downloads

Datasheets

Vacuum Gauge Controller VGC094

pdf • 371,0 KB • English

Manuals

Operating Manual VGC094

pdf • 6,2 MB • English

Operating Manual Plug-In Boards for Total Pressure Gauge Controller VGC094

pdf • 1,3 MB • English

Gebrauchsanleitung VGC094

pdf • 4,3 MB • German

Communication Protocol Profinet Interface Board for Total Pressure Gauge Controller VGC094

pdf • 800,5 KB • English

Communication Protocol Profibus-DP Interface Board for Total Pressure Gauge Controller TPG300, VGC094

pdf • 1,4 MB • English

3D Step Files

VGC094

stp • 11,9 MB

Firmware

Firmware VGC094 V1.30

zip • 476,2 KB • German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, English

Other Files

Ethernet Configuration Tool V1.06

zip • 34,0 MB • German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, English

EU Declaration of Conformity VGC094

pdf • 163,8 KB • German, English

IF300P-301P Profibus GSD file

gsd • 1,5 KB • German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, English

IF500PN Profinet GSDML file

zip • 8,5 KB • German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, English

Installation Manual VGC094

pdf • 386,6 KB • German, English

USB Update Tool V1.6

zip • 2,1 MB • German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, English

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