Vacuum Gauge Controller

VGC083

Three channel controller for passive gauges 

VGC083
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Ionization chamber
Emmision current
Flange connection to vacuum chamber
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Digital interface
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Switching functions
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Electrical Connection
FCC, 8-pin
Digital Interface
None
Measurement range
1.2 - 8.68 V
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The Vacuum Gauge Controller VGC083 A/B/C is a three channel gauge controller for vacuum pressure monitoring and controlling from atmosphere down to ultra-high vacuum. The industrial design of VGC083 in combination with a large selection of available passive gauge heads provides a flexible yet reliable and economical choice for vacuum applications requiring a wide vacuum measurement range. Due to the extended compatibility, VGC083 is the ideal solution for existing systems requiring direct drop-in replacements.

VGC083 can be configured to control and read-out up to 3 passive gauge heads among two types of passive sensors design types: one ionization gauge (hot cathode or cold cathode), plus two Pirani gauges. 

  • VGC083A is designed for use with one passive hot cathode ionization Bayard-Alpert BAG050 (nude) or BAG055 (compact metal enclosed) gauge head and two convection enhanced Pirani PGE050. 
  • VGC083B can host one passive hot cathode ionization Bayard-Alpert BAG051 (nude) or BAG052/053 (glass tube) gauge head and two PGE050. 
  • VGC083C can control one passive inverted magnetron cold cathode MAG050/060 gauge head and two PGE050.  

Six single pole setpoint relays are assignable to any of the gauge heads. Built-in RS232 and RS485 control interfaces are provided for system integration.

Advantages

  • Flexible solution for vacuum pressure monitoring and controlling from atmosphere down to ultra-high vacuum
  • Clear and simple operation with three individual bright LED displays
  • Parameter, sensor and general settings with softkeys
  • User selectable filament, degas electron bombardment or I2R resistive heating for gauge conditioning depending on gauge head type
  • Three analog outputs, user assignable to a single gauge or to gauges combinations
  • Six assignable single pole double throw setpoint relays
  • Ion gauge overpressure protection: sensor 1 can be automatically turned on/off from sensor 2 or 3
  • Remote digital I/O sensor and emission on/off, RS232 / RS485 serial communication
  • Direct drop in replacement opportunity for Granville-Phillips® Bayard-Alpert Gauge Controller 307 and accessories

(Granville-Phillips® are registered trademarks of MKS Instruments, Andover, MA, USA)

Measurement configurations

VGC083 Available measurement configurations
VGC083 Available measurement configurations

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Gauges overview

BAG050
BAG051
BAG052
BAG053
BAG055
MAG050
MAG060
PGE050
Gauge principleBayard-Alpert, hot cathode ionization
Gauge typeElectron bombardment (EB) degas nude gauge
Pressure range2.7×10-11 mbar to 1.3×10-3 mbar
Gauge principleBayard-Alpert, hot cathode ionization
Gauge typeResistive (I2R) degas nude gauge
Pressure range5.3×10-10 mbar to 1.3×10-3 mbar
Gauge principleBayard-Alpert, hot cathode ionization
Gauge typeResistive (I2R) degas glass enclosed gauge
Pressure range 5.3×10-10 mbar to 1.3×10-3 mbar
Gauge principleBayard-Alpert, hot cathode ionization
Gauge typeResistive (I2R) degas glass enclosed gauge
Pressure range5.3×10-10 mbar to 1.3×10-3 mbar
Gauge principleBayard-Alpert, hot cathode ionization
Gauge typeMini metal enclosed ionization gauge
Pressure range1.3×10-9 mbar to 6.7×10-2 mbar
Gauge principleCold cathode
Gauge typeInverted magnetron 
Pressure range2×10-9 mbar to 5×10-3 mbar
Gauge principleCold cathode
Gauge typeInverted magnetron 
Pressure range1×10-10 mbar to 5×10-3 mbar
Gauge principlePirani
Gauge typeConvection enhanced 
Pressure range1.3×10-4 mbar to 1333 mbar

Specifications

VGC083
VGC083
Measurement channels3
Display 
Pressure indicationLED - 3 independent pressure display channels
Programming & set-up screenOLED
Measurement range1 x 10-11 ... 1333  mbar
Measurement unit (selectable)mbar, Torr, Pa
Setpoint relays6 single-pole double-throw relays (SPDT), user assignable to any of the gauges
Contact rating5 A at 30 V (dc), 5 A at 250 V (ac), resistive load
Analog outputIon gauge (BAG, MAG), Combination Ion Gauge & PGE, single PGE
Interface (digital)RS232, RS4851)
Supply voltage (external)+20 ... +28 V (dc)
Operation temperature+0 ... +40 °C

1) Command protocol compatibility with GP307

Part number

Part Number
Accessories
399-700VGC083A Vacuum Gauge Controller
399-701VGC083B Vacuum Gauge Controller
399-702VGC083C Vacuum Gauge Controller
  
399-710Power supply VGC083 (A & B)1)
399-711Power supply VGC083 (C)
399-714Rack mount adapter one VGC083x
399-715Rack mount adapter two VGC083x
  
1) 399-711 when used with BAG055 
 Cables to VGC083A
 to BAG050 50 °C
399-7803 m (9 ft)
399-7818 m (25 ft)
399-78215 m (50 ft)
  
 to BAG050 200°C 
399-7703 m (9 ft)
399-7718 m (25 ft)
399-77215 m (50 ft)
399-779Touch protection cover for cables 200 °C (BAG050, BAG051)
  
 to BAG055 50°C
399-8103 m (9 ft)
399-8118 m (25 ft)
399-81215 m (50 ft)
  
 to PGE050 50°C
399-5803 m (9 ft)
399-5818 m (25 ft)
399-58215 m (50 ft)
  
 Cables to VGC083B
 to BAG051 50°C
399-7803 m (9 ft)
399-7818 m (25 ft)
399-78215 m (50 ft)
  
 to BAG051 200°C
399-7703 m (9 ft)
399-7718 m (25 ft)
399-77215 m (50 ft)
399-779Touch protection cover for cables 200 °C (BAG050, BAG051)
  
 to BAG052/053 50°C
399-7903 m (9 ft)
399-7918 m (25 ft)
399-79215 m (50 ft)
  
 to PGE050 50°C
399-5803 m (9 ft)
399-5818 m (25 ft)
399-58215 m (50 ft)
  
 Cables to VGC083C
 to MAG050/060 80°C
399-8203 m (9 ft)
399-8218 m (25 ft)
399-82215 m (50 ft)
  
 to MAG050/060 200°C
399-8303 m (9 ft)
399-8318 m (25 ft)
399-83215 m (50 ft)
  
 to PGE050 50°C
399-5803 m (9 ft)
399-5818 m (25 ft)
399-58215 m (50 ft)
  
399-767Cable adaptor MKS / GP® 355 Micro-Ion® to VGC083A
  
 BAG050
399-720BA nude EB-degas, DN40CF, dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-721BA nude EB-degas, DN40CF, dual tungsten filament (W)
  
 BAG051
399-725BA nude I2R, DN40CF, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-726BA nude I2R, DN40CF, dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-727BA nude I2R, DN40CF, dual tungsten filament (W)
  
 BAG052
399-740BA glass I2R, ¾’’ Kovar metal inlet port, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-741BA glass I2R, 1’’ Kovar metal inlet port, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-742BA glass I2R, ¾’’ glass inlet port, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-743BA glass I2R, 1’’ glass inlet port, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-744BA glass I2R, DN 25 ISO-KF, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-745BA glass I2R, DN 40 ISO-KF, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-746BA glass I2R, DN 16 ISO-CF, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-747BA glass I2R, DN 40 ISO-CF, single iridium filament (Ir)
  
 BAG053
399-750BA glass I2R, ¾’’ Kovar metal inlet port, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-751BA glass I2R, 1’’ Kovar metal inlet port, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-752BA glass I2R, ¾’’ glass inlet port, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-753BA glass I2R, 1’’ glass inlet port, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-754BA glass I2R, DN 25 ISO-KF, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-755BA glass I2R, DN 40 ISO-KF, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-756BA glass I2R, DN 16 ISO-CF, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-757BA glass I2R, DN 40 ISO-CF, dual tungsten filament (W)
  
 BAG055
399-760BA EB-degas, ¾’’ tube, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-761BA EB-degas, DN 16 ISO-KF, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-762BA EB-degas, DN 25 ISO-KF, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-763BA EB-degas, DN 40 ISO-KF, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-764BA EB-degas, DN 16 CF-R, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-765BA EB-degas, DN 40 CF-R, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-766BA EB-degas, 8 VCR female, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
  
 PGE050
352-500Pirani Gauge, DN ISO 16 KF, tungsten filament (W)
352-501Pirani Gauge, DN ISO 25 KF, tungsten filament (W)
352-502Pirani Gauge, DN ISO 40 KF, tungsten filament (W)
352-503Pirani Gauge, DN ISO 16 CF-R, tungsten filament (W)
352-504Pirani Gauge, DN ISO 40 CF-R, tungsten filament (W)
352-505Pirani Gauge, 4 VCR female, tungsten filament (W)
352-506Pirani Gauge, 8 VCR female, tungsten filament (W)
352-507Pirani Gauge, 1/8 NPT, tungsten filament (W)
  
 MAG050
399-840Cold Cathode Gauge, DN 25 ISO-KF, FPM sealed
399-841Cold Cathode Gauge, DN 40 ISO-KF, FPM sealed
399-842Cold Cathode Gauge, DN 40 CF-F, FPM sealed
  
 MAG060
399-845Cold Cathode Gauge, DN 40 ISO-KF, metal sealed
399-846Cold Cathode Gauge, DN 40 CF-F, metal sealed
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