Vacuum Gauge Controller

VGC083

Three channel controller for passive gauges

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 I²Rresistive 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

Back panel views

VGC083 Front

VGC083 A / B Backside

VGC083 C Backside

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

Specifications

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

Cables

399-58x PGE050 cable, 50 °C

399-52x PGE050 Cable, 150 °C

399-78x BAG050/051 nude IG cable, 50 °C

399-77x BAG050/051 nude IG bakeable cable, 200 °C

399-79x BAG 052/053 glass IG cable, 50 °C

399-81x BAG055 Mini IG cable, 50 °C

399-86x BAG055 Mini IG cable, 200 °C

399-82x MAG050/060 cable, 50 °C

399-83x MAG050/060 bakeable cable, 250 °C

Part number

Part Number

Gauges

Cables VGC083A

Cables VGC083B

Cables VGC083C

399-700	VGC083A Vacuum Gauge Controller
399-701	VGC083B Vacuum Gauge Controller
399-702	VGC083C Vacuum Gauge Controller

399-710	Power supply 220 W VGC083 (A & B)¹⁾
399-711	Power supply 60 W VGC083 (C)
399-714	Rack mount adapter one VGC083x
399-715	Rack mount adapter two VGC083x

¹⁾399-711 when used with BAG055

	BAG050
399-720	BA nude EB-degas, DN40CF, dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-721	BA nude EB-degas, DN40CF, dual tungsten filament (W)

	BAG051
399-725	BA nude I2R, DN40CF, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-726	BA nude I2R, DN40CF, dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-727	BA nude I2R, DN40CF, dual tungsten filament (W)

	BAG052
399-740	BA glass I2R, ¾’’ Kovar metal inlet port, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-741	BA glass I2R, 1’’ Kovar metal inlet port, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-742	BA glass I2R, ¾’’ glass inlet port, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-743	BA glass I2R, 1’’ glass inlet port, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-744	BA glass I2R, DN 25 ISO-KF, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-745	BA glass I2R, DN 40 ISO-KF, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-746	BA glass I2R, DN 16 ISO-CF, single iridium filament (Ir)
399-747	BA glass I2R, DN 40 ISO-CF, single iridium filament (Ir)

	BAG053
399-750	BA glass I2R, ¾’’ Kovar metal inlet port, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-751	BA glass I2R, 1’’ Kovar metal inlet port, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-752	BA glass I2R, ¾’’ glass inlet port, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-753	BA glass I2R, 1’’ glass inlet port, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-754	BA glass I2R, DN 25 ISO-KF, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-755	BA glass I2R, DN 40 ISO-KF, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-756	BA glass I2R, DN 16 ISO-CF, dual tungsten filament (W)
399-757	BA glass I2R, DN 40 ISO-CF, dual tungsten filament (W)

	BAG055
399-760	BA EB-degas, ¾’’ tube, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-761	BA EB-degas, DN 16 ISO-KF, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-762	BA EB-degas, DN 25 ISO-KF, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-763	BA EB-degas, DN 40 ISO-KF, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-764	BA EB-degas, DN 16 CF-R, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-765	BA EB-degas, DN 40 CF-R, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)
399-766	BA EB-degas, 8 VCR female, Yt2O3 coated dual iridium filament (Ir)

	PGE050
352-500	Pirani Gauge, DN ISO 16 KF, tungsten filament (W)
352-501	Pirani Gauge, DN ISO 25 KF, tungsten filament (W)
352-502	Pirani Gauge, DN ISO 40 KF, tungsten filament (W)
352-503	Pirani Gauge, DN ISO 16 CF-R, tungsten filament (W)
352-504	Pirani Gauge, DN ISO 40 CF-R, tungsten filament (W)
352-505	Pirani Gauge, 4 VCR female, tungsten filament (W)
352-506	Pirani Gauge, 8 VCR female, tungsten filament (W)
352-507	Pirani Gauge, 1/8 NPT, tungsten filament (W)

	MAG050
399-840	Cold Cathode Gauge, DN 25 ISO-KF, FPM sealed
399-841	Cold Cathode Gauge, DN 40 ISO-KF, FPM sealed
399-842	Cold Cathode Gauge, DN 40 CF-F, FPM sealed

	MAG060
399-845	Cold Cathode Gauge, DN 40 ISO-KF, metal sealed
399-846	Cold Cathode Gauge, DN 40 CF-F, metal sealed

	Cables to BAG050
	50 °C
399-780	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-781	8 m (25 ft)
399-782	15 m (50 ft)

	200 °C
399-770	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-771	8 m (25 ft)
399-772	15 m (50 ft)
399-779	Touch protection cover for cables 200 °C (BAG050, BAG051)

	Cables to BAG055
	50 °C
399-810	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-811	8 m (25 ft)
399-812	15 m (50 ft)

	200 °C
399-860	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-861	8 m (25 ft)
399-862	15 m (50 ft)

	Cables to PGE050
	50 °C
399-580	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-581	8 m (25 ft)
399-582	15 m (50 ft)

	150 °C
399-520	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-521	8 m (25 ft)
399-522	15 m (50 ft)

399-767	Cable adaptor MKS / GP^® 355 Micro-Ion^® to VGC083A

	Cables to BAG051
	50 °C
399-780	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-781	8 m (25 ft)
399-782	15 m (50 ft)

	200 °C
399-770	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-771	8 m (25 ft)
399-772	15 m (50 ft)
399-779	Touch protection cover for cables 200 °C (BAG050, BAG051)

	Cables to BAG052/053
	50 °C
399-790	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-791	8 m (25 ft)
399-792	15 m (50 ft)

	Cables to PGE050
	50 °C
399-580	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-581	8 m (25 ft)
399-582	15 m (50 ft)

	150 °C
399-520	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-521	8 m (25 ft)
399-522	15 m (50 ft)

	Cables to MAG050/060
	80 °C
399-820	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-821	8 m (25 ft)
399-822	15 m (50 ft)

	250 °C
399-830	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-831	8 m (25 ft)
399-832	15 m (50 ft)

	Cables to PGE050
	50 °C
399-580	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-581	8 m (25 ft)
399-582	15 m (50 ft)

	150 °C
399-520	3 m (9.9 ft)
399-521	8 m (25 ft)
399-522	15 m (50 ft)

Downloads

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Brochures

Brochure Passive Vacuum Gauge Controller & Sensor Heads

pdf • 2,1 MB • English • Brochures

Convection Enhanced Pirani Gauges Brochure

pdf • 2,9 MB • English • Brochures

Datasheets

VGC083 Vacuum Gauge Controller

pdf • 497,6 KB • German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, English • Datasheets

Manuals

Operating Manual VGC083A to GP355 Cable Adaptor

pdf • 86,9 KB • German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, English

3D Step Files

Controller VGC083A

STEP • 15,4 MB • 3D Files

Controller VGC083B

STEP • 15,4 MB • 3D Files

Rack mount adapter one VGC083A/B

STEP • 94,7 KB • 3D Files

Rack mount adapter two VGC083A/B

STEP • 141,8 KB • 3D Files

Other Files

Installation Manual incl. EU Declaration of Conformity VGC083A, VGC083B, VGC083C

pdf • 163,0 KB • German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, English

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Measurement configurations

Back panel views

Gauges overview

Specifications

Cables

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