VGC083A passive 3 channel controller
399-700
Drop-in Options
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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
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Gauges overview
BAG050
BAG051
BAG052
BAG053
BAG055
MAG050
MAG060
PGE050
| Gauge principle | Bayard-Alpert, hot cathode ionization |
| Gauge type | Electron bombardment (EB) degas nude gauge |
| Pressure range | 2.7×10-11 mbar to 1.3×10-3 mbar |
| Gauge principle | Bayard-Alpert, hot cathode ionization |
| Gauge type | Resistive (I2R) degas nude gauge |
| Pressure range | 5.3×10-10 mbar to 1.3×10-3 mbar |
| Gauge principle | Bayard-Alpert, hot cathode ionization |
| Gauge type | Resistive (I2R) degas glass enclosed gauge |
| Pressure range | 5.3×10-10 mbar to 1.3×10-3 mbar |
| Gauge principle | Bayard-Alpert, hot cathode ionization |
| Gauge type | Resistive (I2R) degas glass enclosed gauge |
| Pressure range | 5.3×10-10 mbar to 1.3×10-3 mbar |
| Gauge principle | Bayard-Alpert, hot cathode ionization |
| Gauge type | Mini metal enclosed ionization gauge |
| Pressure range | 1.3×10-9 mbar to 6.7×10-2 mbar |
| Gauge principle | Cold cathode |
| Gauge type | Inverted magnetron |
| Pressure range | 2×10-9 mbar to 5×10-3 mbar |
| Gauge principle | Cold cathode |
| Gauge type | Inverted magnetron |
| Pressure range | 1×10-10 mbar to 5×10-3 mbar |
| Gauge principle | Pirani |
| Gauge type | Convection enhanced |
| Pressure range | 1.3×10-4 mbar to 1333 mbar |
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Accessories
VGC083B passive 3 channel controller
399-701
Power supply to VGC083
399-710
Power supply to VGC083
399-710
Rack mount adaptor 19" 3U for one VGC083
399-714
Rack mount adaptor 19" 3U for one VGC083
399-714
Rack mount adaptor 19" 3U for two VGC083
399-715
Rack mount adaptor 19" 3U for two VGC083
399-715
Power supply to VGC083
399-710
Power supply to VGC083
399-710
Rack mount adaptor 19" 3U for one VGC083
399-714
Rack mount adaptor 19" 3U for one VGC083
399-714
Rack mount adaptor 19" 3U for two VGC083
399-715
Rack mount adaptor 19" 3U for two VGC083
399-715
Specifications
VGC083
VGC083
| Measurement channels | 3 |
| Display | |
| Pressure indication | LED - 3 independent pressure display channels |
| Programming & set-up screen | OLED |
| Measurement range | 1 x 10-11 ... 1333 mbar |
| Measurement unit (selectable) | mbar, Torr, Pa |
| Setpoint relays | 6 single-pole double-throw relays (SPDT), user assignable to any of the gauges |
| Contact rating | 5 A at 30 V (dc), 5 A at 250 V (ac), resistive load |
| Analog output | Ion 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 | |
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Operating Manual VGC083A to GP355 Cable Adaptor
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Operating Manual VGC083A, VGC083B
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Operating Manual VGC083C
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