Pressure Measurement

Item

Page

Introduction to Pressure Measurement..................................... 398

Pirani Gauge Range.......................................................................... 399
Pirani Principles of Operation...................................................... 399
Pirani Gauge Heads......................................................................... 400
Ion Gauges......................................................................................... 402
Ion Gauge Principles of Operation.............................................. 402
Ion Gauge Heads.............................................................................. 403
Ion Gauge Heads - Spares and Accessories.............................. 404
Ion Gauge Connection Leads....................................................... 405
IGC3 Ion Gauge and Process Vacuum Controller.................. 406
Wide Range Pressure Measurement........................................... 410

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Introduction to Pressure Measurement
Vacuum pressure measurement is broadly divided into two categories: high and low vacuum.
Many of the different techniques used to measure these categories have an overlap at some
point in the pressure range. By combining
several different types of gauge it is possible
measure system pressure from 10 mbar down
to 10-11 mbar.

For measuring in the low vacuum range (30 mbar

to 10-3 mbar) we offer a range of Pirani gauges;
for pressures below this (10-3 mbar to 10-11
mbar) we offer a range of ionisation gauges.
VG Scienta offers both types of gauges in
various options, along with a high performance
gauge controller. However, for the user who
requires a more basic configuration, a low cost
alternative gauge and controller is available. This
offers vacuum pressure measurement in the
range 1000 mbar to 10-10 mbar.

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Pirani Gauge Range

Introduction to the Pirani Gauge Range
The Pirani gauge is a roughing pressure vacuum
gauge. It uses the thermal conductivity of gases
to measure pressure. VG Scienta has two different types of Pirani gauge measuring slightly
different pressure ranges; they are both available
in a variety of styles with a range of mounting
flanges.
Principles of Operation
The Pirani gauge head is based around a heated
wire placed in a vacuum system, the electrical
resistance of the wire being proportional to its
temperature.

At atmospheric pressure, gas molecules collide

with the wire and remove heat energy from it
(effectively cooling the wire). As gas molecules
are removed (when the system is pumped down)
there are less molecules and therefore less collisions. Fewer collisions mean that less heat is
removed from the wire and so it heats up. As it
heats up, its electrical resistance increases. A simple circuit utilising the wire detects the change
in resistance and, once calibrated, can directly
correlate the relationship between pressure and
resistance.
This effect only works in the pressure region
from atmosphere to approx 10-3 mbar. Therefore
other types of gauge have to be used to measure
pressures lower than this.

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The VG Scienta range of Pirani gauges is divided into two types: constant current, and constant
resistance. The name refers to how the electrical
measurement of the wire is controlled.
The constant current type has a power supply that gives a constant current all the time to
the filament. Therefore the filament resistance
changes are measured.
The constant resistance type has a power supply that changes the current supplied to keep
the resistance of the filament the same. It has a
slightly larger pressure range but requires more
complicated electronics to control it.
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The Pirani gauge range is divided into the constant current and constant resistance types; these
are listed on the next page. They are also classified by the controllers that will operate them.

IMPORTANTPRODUCTINFORMATION
The head control electronics are mounted directly on
top of the Pirani head in the non-bakeable versions.
The electronics are located at the end of a bakeable
lead assembly in the case of the bakeable heads. These
electronics are NOT bakeable and must be mounted
away from all heat sources.

All dimensions in mm.

ZPVGM5KF

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ZPVG92

ZPVGM2

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Pirani Gauge Heads
Flange OD
mm
inch

Bakeout
Connector
Temperature, C Detail

Pressure
mbar

Dimension
A

Control
Unit

Order Code

KF10

50

DIN

3 to 1x10-3

93 mm

IPGC2(1)

ZPVGM5KF

34 1.33

250

DIN

3 to 1x10-3

117 mm

IPGC2(1)

ZPVGM92

70 2.75

250

DIN

3 to 1x10-3

117 mm

IPGC2(1)

ZPVGM2

KF10

50

4 Flat Pin

3 to 1x10-3

93 mm

IGC/PIR1(2)

ZPVG5KF

34 1.33

250

4 Flat Pin

3 to 1x10-3

117 mm

IGC/PIR1(2)

70 2.75

250

4 Flat Pin

3 to 1x10-3

117 mm

IGC/PIR1(2)

ZPVG2

ZPVGEKF

Adaptor to convert from KF10 to Edwards " union fitting

ZPVG92

KF10

50

Mini DIN

3 to 1x10-3

93 mm

IGC3(3)

ZPVGI5KF

34 1.33

250

Mini DIN

3 to 1x10-3

117 mm

IGC3(3)

ZPVGI92

70 2.75

250

Mini DIN

3 to 1x10-3

117 mm

IGC3(3)

ZPVGI2

(1) If Pirani is run with another type of controller, full pressure range may not be possible.
(2) Controller is no longer available, included for information only.
(3) Full specifications for the IGC3 controller can be found on pages 406 to 409.

Spare and Accessories for Pirani Gauge Heads

Gauge Head
Order Code

KF10 to Edwards " inch

Sealing
Gasket

Mounting
Kit

ZPVGM5KF

ZPVGEKF

ZPVGM92

ZCU19

ZPVGM2

ZCU38

ZPVG5KF

ZPVGEKF

ZPVG92

ZCU19

ZM4B20

ZPVG2

ZCU38

ZM6B35

ZPVGI5KF

ZPVGEKF

ZPVGI92

ZCU19

ZM4B20

ZPVGI2

ZCU38

ZM6B35

ZKK10VCS

ZKKF16CA

ZM4B20

ZKK10VCS

ZM6B35
ZKKF16CA

ZKK10VCS

ZKKF16CA

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Ion Gauges
electrons away from the filament; they circulate
around the grid passing through the fine structure many times until eventually they collide with
the grid. Gas molecules inside the grid may collide with circulating electrons. The collision can
result in the gas molecule being ionised. The collector inside the grid is negatively charged and
attracts these positively charged ions. Likewise
they are repelled from the positive grid at the
same time. The number of ions collected by the
collector is directly proportional to the number
of molecules inside the vacuum system. By this
method, measuring the collected ion current
gives a direct reading of the pressure.
The above is a simplification of what happens.
The design of the gauge head affects how efficiently electrons are produced, how long they
survive, and how likely they are to collide with
a molecule. These factors combine together to
result in the gauge sensitivity. As a general rule,
the higher the sensitivity, the more efficient the
operation of the gauge.

Pressure
Measurement

Introduction to Ion Gauges

When operating below the Pirani gauge range,
an ion gauge can be used to measure pressure.
There are a range of gauge heads and filament
materials to cover specific pressure ranges and
vacuum requirements in this region.

The VG Scienta ion gauge heads all operate

using the same principle. Subtle differences in
design and construction determine the pressure
range and robustness of the different gauges.
Principles of Operation
The ion gauge consists of three distinct parts;
the filament, the grid, and the collector. The
filament produces electrons by thermonic emission. A positive charge on the grid attracts the

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There are other factors which determine the

lowest pressure that a gauge head can measure.
One of these limiting factors is the X-ray limit.
When an electron collides with the grid, there
is a probability of a photoelectron being produced. Once generated, there is also a chance
that the photoelectron will hit the collector and
produce an electron. Unfortunately, the collector
does not know the electrical difference between
collecting a positive charge or losing a negative
charge. This means that every time an electron is
knocked off the collector, the electronics measure it as receiving a positive ion instead. This
effect is very small and depends on the design of
the gauge head. It normally generates a current
measured in the picoamp range. At 10-10 to 10-11
mbar, however, this is also the current produced
by the gauge head itself. If pressure is plotted
against current, the graph can be seen to tail off
as this X-ray current becomes the dominant
effect. The X-ray current therefore limits the
lowest pressure that the ion gauge can measure.

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Ion Gauge Heads
We have two ranges of gauge heads, the VIG1x
and the VIG2x series. They are distinct from
one another and cover different pressure ranges.
The heads are all listed in the table below.
VIG2x Series
The VIG2x series of heads (VIG22 and VIG24)
use the same construction; they only differ by
filament materials used. The construction of the
gauge is a ceramic feedthrough base with a highly insulated collector pin (remember that you are
trying to measure very low currents). The grid is
made from very thin molybdenum. It is made to
be as large as possible (to maximise the volume
for possible electron to molecule collisions)
but also to have a very small surface area (to
minimise the chance of electrons colliding with,
and being collected by, the grid). This design
ensures that the electrons stay out in the field
as long as possible before being collected. The
collector wire is made from very thin tungsten to
minimise the risk of x-ray formation whilst still
allowing the collection of positive ions.

VIG2x series ion gauge head.

VIG1x Series
The VIG1x series of heads (VIG17 and VIG18)
have the same construction as the VIG22 series.
Again a ceramic feedthrough base is used but
with an even more highly insulated collector pin
than the 2x series. The grid is made from very
thin molybdenum and is made to be as large as
possible (to maximise area of possible electron/
molecule collision volume) but also to have an
even smaller surface area than the 22 series (to
minimise the chance of electrons being collected by the grid). The grid also has a top and
bottom which ensures that the field produced
is as uniform as possible (no end effects). The
collector wire is even thinner tungsten to further
minimise the risk of x-ray formation whilst still
allowing the collection of positive ions.

VIG1x series ion gauge head.

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Note: all ion gauges require a minimum port inside diameter of

35 mm.

VIG Series Ion Gauges

Flange OD
mm inch
70 2.75

Gauge
X-ray



Bakeout
Filament Sensi- Pressure
Limit

Dimensions in mm
Temp(1), C Materials(2) tivity Range mbar in mbar A B C D E F G H Order Code
400 (250)

2 x W

19

10-3 to 10-11
-3

-11

3 x 10-11 83 28 35 24 16 34 70 34

ZVIG17

70 2.75

400 (250)

2 x Th Ir

19

10 to 10

3 x 10-11 83 28 35 24 16 34 70 34

ZVIG18

70 2.75

400 (250)

2 x W

17

10-3 to 10-10

3 x 10-10 72 28 35 21 14 34 70 34

ZVIG22

70 2.75

400 (250)

2 x Th Ir

17

10-3 to 10-10

3 x 10-10 72 28 35 21 14 34 70 34

ZVIG24

(1) Number in brackets is maximum temperature attainable whilst connected to appropriate bakeable lead assembly.
(2) W = tungsten, Th Ir = thoriated iridium.

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has a lower work function (it is very efficient
at releasing electrons by thermionic emission),
which means that it runs at a lower temperature
than tungsten to release the same number of
ionising electrons. This means that less CO and
CO2 is produced, less molecular cracking takes
place, and the filament can survive exposure to
air whilst hot (for a short period!).

There are two kinds of filament material that

VG Scienta use: tungsten and thoriated iridium.
They both have different properties that make
them useful as filament materials.
The current ion gauge heads (and some of the
obsolete ones) have a number of spares and
accessories available; these include items such as
spare filament and connector leads.
Thoriated Iridium Filaments
Thoriated iridium filaments are based on an iridium wire coated with a thin thoria coating. This

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Tungsten Filaments
Tungsten has the ability to take a lot of power;
this meant that in the days of dirty vacuum systems (untrapped diffusion pumps etc.) the gauge
heads could be degassed at powers of up to 100
watts to remove oil contamination. Tungsten
has the disadvantage of becoming very brittle
(due to crystal growth) when it is heated, which
means that it is easily broken by vibration. In
addition it will instantly oxidise if let up to air
whilst hot. The hot filament also generates CO
and CO2 inside the vacuum system and causes
larger gas molecules to be split into fragments.
IMPORTANTPRODUCTINFORMATION
Thoriated iridium must not be degassed at more than
30 Watts power as the thoria coating may evaporate.
Thoria dust must not be inhaled.

Ion Gauge Heads - Spares and Accessories

Gauge Head
Bakeable Lead Assembly(2)

Order
Spare
IGC
IGCI 1+2

Code
Filaments
Series
Series

Non-Bakeable Lead Assembly(2)

Varian
IGC
IGCI 1+2
Varian
Multigauge
Series
Series
Multigauge

ZVIG17

ZWW17

ZLIGB3

ZIPGB3

ZMGLIGB3

ZLIGNB3

ZIPGC204 (4m)

ZMGLIGN3

ZVIG18

ZTIR23

ZLIGB3

ZIPGB3

ZMGLIGB3

ZLIGNB3

ZIPGC204 (4m)

ZMGLIGN3

ZVIG22

ZWW17

ZLIGB3

ZIPGB3

ZMGLIGB3

ZLIGNB3

ZIPGC204 (4m)

ZMGLIGN3

ZVIG24

ZTIR23

ZLIGB3

ZIPGB3

ZMGLIGB3

ZLIGNB3

ZIPGC204 (4m)

ZMGLIGN3

Earlier Series Ion Gauge Heads

ZHWW

ZWW17

ZVIG10

ZWW17

ZVIG10A(1)

ZWW17

ZVIG20(1)

ZWW

ZVIG21(1)

ZTTCIR

ZVIG30(1)

ZVIG23(1)

ZWIR23

ZLIGB3

ZIPGB3

ZMGLIGB3

ZLIGNB3

ZIPGC204 (4m)

ZMGLIGN3

ZVIG17M(1)

ZWW17

ZLIGMB3

ZVIG18M(1)

ZTIR23

ZLIGMB3

ZVIG24M(1)

ZTIR23

ZLIGMB3

ZVIG8

ZIR23

ZLIG8NB3

ZIPGC803

ZMGLG8N3

ZVIG8KF

ZIR23

ZLIG8NB3

ZIPGC803

ZMGLG8N3

(1) These gauge heads are no longer available and are included for reference only.
(2) All leads are 3 metre lengths as standard unless otherwise indicated.

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Ion Gauge Connection Leads

A lead is required to connect an ion gauge head to
a controller. Leads are available in both bakeable
and non-bakeable materials. The advantage of a
bakeable lead is that the gauge can still be operated
(and pressure monitored) whilst the system is being
baked (as long as it does not exceed the temperature limit of the lead). It also means that the gauge
head can be degassed whilst the system is still hot.
Our standard lead length is 3 metres; we make special length leads of up to 10 metres (the longest we
recommend that you use). For further information
please contact our Technical Service Department
or your local representative with details of your
requirements.

Ion Gauge Connections Leads

Gauge Heads
ZVIG17, 18, 22 and 24
ZVIG17, 18, 22 and 24
ZVIG17, 18, 22 and 24
ZVIG17, 18, 22 and 24
ZVIG17, 18, 22 and 24
ZVIG17, 18, 22 and 24
ZVIG17, 18, 22 and 24

Controller
Type
IGC3
IGC3
IGC3
IGC3
IGC3
IPGC Series
IPGC Series

Spare Ion
Gauge Head
Connector
ZVIGSK
ZVIGSK
ZVIGSK
ZVIGSK
ZVIGSK
ZVIGSK
ZVIGSK

Bakeout
Temperature, C
250
250
250
250
250
250
250

Length
in m
1
2
3
5
10
3
5

ZVIG17, 18, 22 and 24

IGC Series

ZVIGSK

250

ZVIG17, 18, 22 and 24

IGC Series

ZVIGSK

250

ZVIG17, 18, 22 and 24

IGC-M Series

ZVIGSK

250

Order Code
ZIPGB1
ZIPGB2
ZIPGB3
ZIPGB5
ZIPGB10
ZIPGB3
ZIPGB5
ZLIGB3
ZLIGB5

ZLIGMB3

IMPORTANTPRODUCTINFORMATION

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The picture to the left depicts the two standard 3 pin

plugs. The older style controllers have the larger size
3 pin plug on the left of the picture, the new ZIGC
controllers are fitted with the smaller 3 pin plug as
standard, to the right of the picture. For more information on cabling and interconnects please don't hesitate
to contact our Technical Support Department.
Standard DIN and mini DIN.

ZLIGB3.

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Electrical and Mechanical
The IGC3 is housed in a 1U 19 inch rack mounting unit making for simple mechanical installation. All electrical connections are via standard
plugs and sockets.

Introduction to the IGC3 Ion Gauge

Controller
Precision HV/UHV ion gauge controller
Pump down/vent control
Multi-step bakeout control
Timer function (e.g. TSP)
Intelligent analogue output
7 trips and 2 digital inputs
Full process interlocking
19 inch, 1U format

The VG Scienta IGC3 ion gauge-based process

vacuum controller combines the functionality of
several vacuum system controllers into a single
easy to use unit, reducing hardware, wiring and
cost.
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The IGC3 combines the latest microprocessor

technology with simple, well-established ion
gauge power supply design to ensure ease of
use, stability and reliability.

1U 19 inch rack mounting

Bright VFD display
User-defined unit naming for ease of
identification
Intuitive five button touch panel interface
sets all parameters
Universal QM ion gauge connector
Digital I/O via standard male DB25
connector
Analogue output via standard mini-jack
connector
RS232/485 serial communications via two
standard RJ45 connector simplifies
daisychaining

The IGC3 controller is suitable for all HV/UHV

ion gauges.
Emission current settings of 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1,
2, 5 and 10 mA (user definable min/max)
Auto-range mode automatically selects
appropriate emission for pressure range
Seven degas levels between 1 and 30 W
(nominal)
User set ramp/soak degas programme
Sensitivity 1.0 99.0
Supports two filaments; tungsten and
thoriated iridium
User-defined filter response
Trip Outputs
Four change-over relays: 1 A @ 24 VDC/
0.5A @ 115 VAC
Three open collector outputs: 150 mA @
24 V
Assignable to any IGC3 function including:
ion gauge, bakeout, timer etc., or
communications driven (e.g. valve)

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Option Slots
IGC3 is has two user-configurable option slots
which can accommodate:

Pirani boards: monitor backing pressure.

supports system pump-down
Type K thermocouple amplifier: supports
on/off system bakeout control with
integrated pressure and external interlocking
Two Digital Inputs
Two opto-isolated digital inputs
Provides user-defined external interlock
protection of ion gauge, bakeout,
pump-down etc.
Pump Down
Pump down a system to user-defined
parameters; auto start of ion gauge with up
to nine attempts
Vent ion gauge protection
Bakeout
Ramped temperature control of heaters for
gentle bakeout heating/cooling
Up to six ramp/soak steps of up to 99.9
hours each
Fully pressure and interlock protected
Timer
Timed operation of external devices
(e.g. sublimation pump)
Pressure and interlock protected
Analogue Output
Sensitivity and emission corrected
User-definable voltage output range; can be
configured for inverted operation
User-defined pressure range; ideal for
pressure/flux monitoring where output can
be tailored to match the range of interest

IGC3 basic dimensions (mm).

Communication
All aspects of IGC3 can be controlled manually
from the front panel or using serial communications (e.g. from process control software).

Native MODBUS protocol allows full

floating point resolution data transfer.
Grouping of frequently needed and related
parameters together provides optimised data
throughput
Enhanced MODBUS allows data to be
written to, and read from, the unit in a single
data message, doubling data throughput
Multi-drop RS232 and RS485 interfaces
as standard. Up to sixteen IGC3s using
RS485. Up to eight IGC3s running from
a standard PC port using the multi-drop

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Gauges and Accessories for the IGC3 Controller

(1)

Ion Gauge Heads

Bakeable Leads Length

ZPVGI5KF (50 C)

VIG17

ZIPGB1 (1 m)

ZPVGI92 (250 C)

VIG18

ZIPGB2 (2 m)

ZPVGI2 (250 C)

VIG22

ZIPGB3 (3 m)

Pirani Gauge Heads

(bakeout)

VIG24

ZIPGB5 (5 m)
ZIPGB10 (10 m)

(1) Pirani head includes cable.

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IGC3 Controller

Item
Controller

Notes

Order Code

NB:will only run one ion gauge 110/120 VAC or 220/240 VAC

ZIGC3

Add-on Internal Board

Item

Notes

Order Code

Bakeout Thermocouple Board

K Type only

ZIGMTC

With DIN conversion cable

ZIGMPVG

Pirani Board

IMPORTANTPRODUCTINFORMATION

IMPORTANTPRODUCTINFORMATION

NOTE: You can only add up to a total of two boards,

but in any combination

We can provide UK, USA and European style mains

power leads. This determines the style of mains plug.
Please specify which type you require when ordering.

IGC3 Controllers - Leads and Gauges

Ion Gauge Leads

Order Code

1 m Ion Gauge Lead

Fully Bakeable

ZIPGB1

2 m Ion Gauge Lead

Fully Bakeable

ZIPGB2

3 m Ion Gauge Lead

Fully Bakeable

ZIPGB3

5 m Ion Gauge Lead

Fully Bakeable

ZIPGB5

10 m Ion Gauge Lead

Fully Bakeable

ZIPGB10

Ion Gauge

Closed Grid / Tungsten Filament

ZVIG17

Ion Gauge

Closed Grid / Iridium Filament

ZVIG18

Ion Gauge

Open Grid / Tungsten Filament

ZVIG22

Ion Gauge

Open Grid / Iridium Filament

ZVIG24

KF10 Flange Bakeable to 50 C

ZPVGI5KF

Pirani Gauge

34mm OD CF Flange Bakeable to 250 C

ZPVGI92

Pirani Gauge

70mm OD CF Flange Bakeable to 250 C

ZPVGI2

Ion Gauge Heads

Pirani Gauge Leads

Pirani Gauge

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IGC3 Controllers - Spares and Accessories

Item
Accessory Pack: Connectors and Fuses
Pirani Conversion Lead

Order Code
ZIGMACC

For Mini DIN on ZIGMPVG to large 5

Pin DIN on Pirani Head Lead
Note: These are supplied with the ZIGMPVG

ZIGMPCAB

Spare Filaments for Ion Gauges

Thoria Coated 1 Set for ZVIG18 and 24

ZTIR23

Spare Filaments for Ion Gauges

Tungsten 2 Sets for ZVIG17 and 22

ZWW1

Converts the trip/digital input connector

for solder free wiring

ZIGDB25C

DB25 to Screw Terminal Converter

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Notes
One set supplied with ZIGC3

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Thermocouple for Bake-out Module
Two metre length of bakeable (350 C) type K
thermocouple terminating in a washer with a 6
mm diameters hole. Non-bakeable section 3 or
8 m long terminated with thermocouple module
connector.

IMPORTANTPRODUCTINFORMATION
Please see the questionnaire on our website for a stepby-step guide to configuring and ordering your IGC3.

IGC3 Controller - Thermocouples

Item

Order Code

5 m Thermocouple

ZIGTCC05

10 m Thermocouple

ZIGTCC10

Communication Cables
Up to eight ZIGC3's can be controlled directly
from each PC serial port. These options provide
cabling from the PC to the first ZIGC3, and
between ZIGC3 for daisy-chaining purposes.

IGC3 Controller - Communication Cables

Cable

Order Code

RS232 Communications cable from PC to first ZIGC3 in a daisy chain DB9 PC serial connector, 3m long

ZIGDBC09

DB25 PC serial connector, 3m long

ZIGDB25C

1m long daisy chain cable

ZIGDCC01

3m long daisy chain cable

ZIGDCC03

IGC3 Software
VACTool: Software Configuration/Data
Monitoring Tool
This stand-alone Win32 programme allows any
number of ZIGC3's to be controlled and monitored from the PC. Features include: access to
all parameters, parameter file sets for ZIGC3
configuration, monitoring and logging of all
data with graphical callback.

VACSup: Developers Software Support

ZIGC3 permits full control monitoring using
industry-standard MODBUS protocol over
multi-drop RS232 or RS485 buses. A range of
facilities to help the user to implement their own
communications package, or integrate ZIGC3
support into existing packages

IGC3 Controller - Software

Software Package

Order Code

VACIG for Windows XP and above

ZIGVACXP

Communications Documentation Pack

ZIGCOMDP

Win32 DLL with Header parameter values and MODBUS data string

ZIGWIN32

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Wide Range Pressure Measurement

Display and Control System
Measuring Accuracy 25 % (10 to 10-2 mbar)

15 % (10-2 to 10-8 mbar)
Analogue Signal
0 to 10 V logarithmic:

U= 0.625 V x log

(p/10-12 mbar)
Operating Voltage 24V DC +/- 10 %
Current
Normal operation 0.4 A

max, 0.9 A degas max
Input Power
Normal operation 10 W

max, 22 W degas max
Cathode Material Yttria-coated iridium
Emission Current 25 A and 2 mA: degassing

20 mA
Grid Potential
240 V, 400 V degas
Ambient Temp
40 C max
Setpoint
One set point available

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Introduction to the Wide Range Gauge

VG Scienta wide range gauge display control
unit is designed for use with the ZPGSH and
ZPGSU standard version wide range gauges,
and the ZPGCH compact version wide range
gauge (see page 411). The display unit is capable
of being rack mounted. The display unit will
allow continuous pressure measurement from
atmosphere to UHV, control the degas of gauges and has up to six setpoints available.

Specification and Options

Line Voltage
230 or 115 VAC

(switchable by voltage

selector on main input)
Fuses
Slow-blow fuses of

250 mA (230 V)/500 mA

(115 V)
Outputs
Analogue pressure signal

of the connected

wide range gauge

Relay output

(24 V/1 A max)
Weight
1.5 kg
Size
128 mm x 142 mm x

170 mm (H x W x D)

Wide Range Gauge Display and Control Unit

410

Order Code

Rack Mounted Display Unit, 110 VAC Version

ZWPGC110

Rack Mounted Display Unit, 220 VAC Version

ZWPGC220

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Wide Range Gauge Heads

Wide Range Gauge Heads
CF Flange Version
Measuring Range
Standard 1000-10-10 mbar
Compact 1000-10-10 mbar
Bakeout Temperature
Standard 250 C on the front flange
Compact 180 C on the front flange
Replacement filaments available
Housing tube changeable

KF version.

KF Flange Version
Measuring Range
Standard 1000-10-8 mbar
Compact 1000-10-8 mbar
Bakeout Temperature
Standard 180 C on the front flange
Compact 180 C on the front flange
Replacement filaments
Housing tube changeable

Conflat version.

Wide Range Gauge Heads - Compact

Version
Wide range compact disposable gauge head is
fitted with non-replaceable twin yttria coated
iridium filaments, and is mounted on to a KF25
flange. The wide range compact disposable
gauge head will allow continuous pressure monitoring from atmospheric pressure to 10-9 mbar.

VG Scienta provides a number of complete

gauging packages that include all the components necessary to install and operate the wide
range gauge system (control, gauge head and
cable). These are shown in the tables below.

Wide Range Gauge Heads - Standard

Version
Wide range standard gauge head is fitted with
replaceable twin yttria coated iridium filaments,
mounted to flanges either Conflat or Klein
flanges. The wide range standard gauge head
will allow continuous pressure monitoring from
atmospheric pressure to 10-11 mbar.

Pressure
Measurement

Wide Range Gauge Head - Compact Version

Description

Order Code

Compact Wide Range Disposable Gauge Head with a KF25 Mounting Flange

ZPGCH25K

Wide Range Gauge Head - Standard Version

Description

Order Code

Standard Wide Range Gauge Head with a KF40 Mounting Flange

ZPGSH40K

Standard Wide Range Gauge Head with a KF25 Mounting Flange

ZPGSH25K

Standard Wide Range Gauge Head with a 70 mm OD Conflat Mounting Flange

ZPGSU2C

Standard Replacement Twin Yttria coated Iridium Filaments for the ZPGSH40K,
ZPGSH25K and ZPGSH2C Wide Range Standard Gauge Heads

ZPGSF

Wide Range Gauge Sets

Mounting Flange

Description

Order Code

KF 25

HV Gauge Set, 220 VAC, with ZPGCH25K Head

ZWPGHCC

70 mm OD Conflat

UHV Gauge Set, 220 VAC, with ZPGSU2C Head

ZWPGUCC

KF 25

HV Gauge Set, 110 VAC, with ZPGCH25K Head

ZWPGHCCL

70 mm OD Conflat

UHV Gauge Set, 110 VAC, with ZPGSU2C Head

ZWPGUCCL

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Non Bakeable Cables
These cables are designed for use with the display/control units and either the compact or
the standard version gauge heads. They range in
length from 3 metres to 10 metres and are complete with all the necessary connectors.

Wide Range Gauge - Non-bakeable Cables

Description

Order Code

Cable Length
3 metres

For use between ZWPGC110 or ZWPGC220, (standard or compact range)

ZPGCC3

5 metres

For use between ZWPGC110 or ZWPGC220, (standard or compact range)

ZPGCC5

7 metres

For use between ZWPGC110 or ZWPGC220, (standard or compact range)

ZPGCC7

10 metres

For use between ZWPGC110 or ZWPGC220, (standard or compact range)

ZPGCC10

Pressure
Measurement

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