VGC400 Series Vacuum Gauge Controller
Your Complete Solution for Process Measurement and Control
Compatible with four measurement principles - hot cathode, cold cathode, Pirani, and capacitance diaphragm gauges - the VGC400
series of controllers can monitor the entire pressure range from 10 -10 to 1500 mbar (10 -10 to 1125 Torr).
series of controllers can monitor the entire pressure range from 10 -10 to 1500 mbar (10 -10 to 1125 Torr).
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VGC401
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VGC402
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VGC403
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Advantages
■ Firmware upgrades available on-line are easily downloaded via the RS232 interface
■ Programmable 0 to 10 V chart recorder output with logarithmic / linear characteristics for each
gauge or gauge combination (VGC402/403 only)
■ High resolution - 16 Bit A/D converter
■ Automatic identification of the connected vacuum gauges
■ User selectable measurement unit (mbar, Torr, Pascal, micron)
■ Up to six adjustable setpoints with adjustable hysteresis may be assigned to any channel
■ Versatile, compact bench-top model design can easily be mounted in a panel or 19" rack
■ Widerange power supply 90 to 250V, 50 to 60 Hz
Back side of the VGC403
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A:Sensor connection, channel 1
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B:Sensor connection, channel 2
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C:Sensor connection, channel 3
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D:CONTROL connection
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E:Switch for program transfer mode
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F:RS232C connection
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G:Mains connection
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H:Mains switch
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I:Ground screw
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J:RELAY connection
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K:Screw for internal protective conductor.
Do not loosen this screw! |














