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Part Number: 541B154AAG
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Brooks®CMX Series
Heated Digital Capacitance Manometers
Brooks® CMX Series
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Brooks® CMX Series
Heated Digital
Capacitance Manometer
Installation and Operation Manual
X-VAC-CMX-eng
Part Number: 541B154AAG
Brooks® CMX Series
January, 2011
Essential Instructions
Read before proceeding!
Brooks Instrument designs, manufactures and tests its products to meet many national and international standards. These products must be properly
installed, operated and maintained to ensure they continue to operate within their normal specifications. The following instructions must be adhered to
and integrated into your safety program when installing, operating and maintaining Brooks Instrument products.
•To ensure proper performance, use qualified personnel to install, operate, update, program and maintain the product.
•Read all instructions prior to installing, operating and servicing the product. If this instruction manual is not the correct manual, please see back cover
for local sales office contact information. Save this instruction manual for future reference.
WARNING: Do not operate this instrument in excess of the specifications listed in the Instruction and Operation Manual. Failure to heed
this warning can result in serious personal injury and / or damage to the equipment.
•If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your Brooks Instrument representative for clarification.
•Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions marked on and supplied with the product.
•Install your equipment as specified in the installation instructions of the appropriate instruction manual and per applicable local and national codes.
Connect all products to the proper electrical and pressure sources.
•Operation: (1) Slowly initiate flow into the system. Open process valves slowly to avoid flow surges. (2) Check for leaks around the flow meter inlet
and outlet connections. If no leaks are present, bring the system up to the operating pressure.
•Please make sure that the process line pressure is removed prior to service. When replacement parts are required, ensure that qualified people use
replacement parts specified by Brooks Instrument. Unauthorized parts and procedures can affect the product's performance and place the safe
operation of your process at risk. Look-alike substitutions may result in fire, electrical hazards or improper operation.
•Ensure that all equipment doors are closed and protective covers are in place to prevent electrical shock and personal injury, except when
maintenance is being performed by qualified persons.
WARNING: For liquid flow devices, if the inlet and outlet valves adjacent to the devices are to be closed for any reason, the devices must
be completely drained. Failure to do so may result in thermal expansion of the liquid that can rupture the device and may cause personal
injury.
European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
All pressure equipment with an internal pressure greater than 0.5 bar (g) and a size larger than 25mm or 1" (inch) falls under the Pressure Equipment Directive
(PED).
•The Specifications Section of this manual contains instructions related to the PED directive.
•Meters described in this manual are in compliance with EN directive 97/23/EC.
•All Brooks Instrument Flowmeters fall under fluid group 1.
•Meters larger than 25mm or 1" (inch) are in compliance with PED category I, II or III.
•Meters of 25mm or 1" (inch) or smaller are Sound Engineering Practice (SEP).
European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The Brooks Instrument (electric/electronic) equipment bearing the CE mark has been successfully tested to the regulations of the Electro Magnetic
Compatibility (2004/108/EC (EMC directive 89/336/EEC)).
Special attention however is required when selecting the signal cable to be used with CE marked equipment.
Quality of the signal cable, cable glands and connectors:
Brooks Instrument supplies high quality cable(s) which meets the specifications for CE certification.
If you provide your own signal cable you should use a cable which is overall completely screened with a 100% shield.
“D” or “Circular” type connectors used should be shielded with a metal shield. If applicable, metal cable glands must be used providing cable screen
clamping.
The cable screen should be connected to the metal shell or gland and shielded at both ends over 360 Degrees.
The shield should be terminated to an earth ground.
Card Edge Connectors are standard non-metallic. The cables used must be screened with 100% shield to comply with CE certification.
The shield should be terminated to an earth ground.
For pin configuration : Please refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual.
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
CAUTION: This instrument contains electronic components that are susceptible to damage by static electricity. Proper handling procedures
must be observed during the removal, installation or other handling of internal circuit boards or devices.
Handling Procedure:
1. Power to unit must be removed.
2. Personnel must be grounded, via a wrist strap or other safe, suitable means before any printed circuit card or other internal device is installed,
removed or adjusted.
3. Printed circuit cards must be transported in a conductive container. Boards must not be removed from protective enclosure until immediately before
installation. Removed boards must immediately be placed in protective container for transport, storage or return to factory.
Comments
This instrument is not unique in its content of ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive components. Most modern electronic designs contain components
that utilize metal oxide technology (NMOS, SMOS, etc.). Experience has proven that even small amounts of static electricity can damage or destroy these
devices. Damaged components, even though they appear to function properly, exhibit early failure.
Installation and Operation Manual
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Dear Customer,
We appreciate this opportunity to service your measurement and control requirements with a Brooks Instrument
device. Every day , flow customers all over the world turn to Brooks Instrument for solutions to their gas and liquid
low-flow applications. Brooks provides an array of flow measurement and control products for various industries
from biopharmaceuticals, oil and gas, fuel cell research and chemicals, to medical devices, analytical
instrumentation, semiconductor manufacturing, and more.
The Brooks product you have just received is of the highest quality available, offering superior performance,
reliability and value to the user. It is designed with the ever changing process conditions, accuracy requirements
and hostile process environments in mind to provide you with a lifetime of dependable service.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety. Should you require any additional information concerning
Brooks products and services, please contact your local Brooks Sales and Service Office listed on the back cover
of this manual or visit www.BrooksInstrument.com
Y ours sincerely ,
Brooks Instrument
Brooks® CMX Series
Brooks® CMX Series
Installation and Operation Manual
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CONTENTS
_1.0 SAFETY NOTICES 1
_1.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS 1
_1.2 GROUNDING 1
_1.3 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE 1
_1.4 PART SUBSTITUTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS 1
_1.5 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES 1
_6.1 DeviceNet Power Up Sequence 30
_6.2 DEVICENET AND NETWORKING ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS 30
_6.2.1Power-up LED Sequence Fails31
_6.2.2Sequence Passes, Module LED Turns Red
_6.2.3Sequence Passes, Module LED is Green, Net LED is Red 31
_6.2.4Sequence Passes, Module LED is Green, Net LED is Off 31
_6.2.5Sequence Passes, Module LED is Green, Net LED is
Flashing Green 31
_7.0 CMX MODELS WITH EXTENDED RANGE CAPABILITY 32
_7.1 CMX WITH EXTENDED RANGE 32
_7.1 EXTENDED RANGE ACCURACY SPECIFICATION 32
_7.2 CMX EXTENDED RANGE CONNECTOR PIN-OUT 32
_8.0 SERVICE and RETURN 34
_8.1 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 34
_8.2 RETURN INSTRUCTIONS 34
WARRANTY LOCAL SALES/SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION
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1.0 SAFETY NOTICES
This manual provides information for the installation and operation of the Brooks
CMX Series Heated Digital Capacitance Manometer s (CMs). It is imperative that
this manual be reviewed prior to installation and operation of the device. Failure
to comply with the warnings, cautions, and hazard notes will void the product’s
warranty. Use of these instruments in a manner other than those specified by
Brooks may result in injury or death and will void the product’s warranty. Brooks
assumes no liability for any damage resulting from the improper use of its
products.
1.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS
The following safety symbols are used throughout the system documentation:
Procedure could cause equipment damage/failure or procedure malfu nction if not
followed.
Not following the procedure or adhering to advice could result in severe equipment
damage and or environmental damage.
Severe injury or injury resulting in death could result if stated or local procedures
are not followed.
1.2 GROUNDING
SHOCK HAZARD. All devices must be properly grounded.
All devices must be properly grounded to reduce the risk of an electrical shock.
1.3 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not use equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
The CMX family of products are NOT intended for use in explosive
atmospheres.
1.4 PART SUBSTITUTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
Do not substitute parts or modify equipment.
Modifying an instrument in any way not only voids the warranty but could cause
a safety hazard and should be avoided. Repair work should be done at the
factory or by a factory-authorized service center.
1.5 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Always follow established industrial safety practices when operating any
production equipment.
Safety is designed into every product. When followed, these minimum guidelines
provide an acceptable level of safety for operating and maintaining your system.
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They are not, however, a substitute for determining your own internal safety
procedures.
Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this
manual without consulting a competent safety professional may result in exposure
to potential hazards. Always follow established industrial safety practices when
operating production equipment.
1.5.1 Unsafe acts
•NEVER defeat a safety interlock unless you are certified to perform the
procedure and have been specifically directed to defeat the interlock.
•NEVER operate or service this system without a thorough knowledge of the
dangers involved and the precautions to be followed for safe and efficient
operation.
•NEVER disregard instructions to lockout/tagout the system.
•NEVER permit unauthorized or untrained personnel to use the system.
•NEVER ST AND IN WATER OR ON A WET SURFACE WHILE OPERATING
ANY ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT.
•NEVER place your hands near moving parts or energized parts or
subsystems. Components can move rapidly.
•NEVER remove a warning label from the equipment.
•NEVER operate damaged equipment.
•NEVER permit unauthorized or untrained personnel access to the system.
1.5.2 Recommended practices
•USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM: ALWAYS perform maintenance procedures in
teams of two or more people; one to monitor the controls and indicators, and
one to watch the system operation.
•ALWAYS observe all warning labels.
•ALWAYS avoid all unsafe acts.
Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this
manual without consulting a competent safety professional may result in exposure
to potential hazards
The safety procedures described in this manual are minimum guidelines. It is
believed that these guidelines will provide an acceptable level of safety. These
guidelines, however, should not be considered a substitute for determining your
own internal safety procedures in consultation with a competent safety
professional.
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NOTICE!
From this point forward, the
CMX Series Heated Digital
Capacitance Manometers
will be referred to in general
terms as the CMX or CM.
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2.0 DESCRIPTION
2.1 BASIC DESIGN
The CMX (also referred to as a capacitance manometer (CM)) is a pressure
measuring instrument that senses a change in process pressure. It does this by
measuring the change in capacitance caused by a change in deflection of a
tensioned diaphragm.
The basic design of the CMX sensor is shown in Figure 1. A thin metal
diaphragm is welded into a sealed sensor assembly where it is maintained at a
fixed distance from an electrode. The area behind the diaphragm, including the
electrode, is known as the reference side of the sensor. It may be kept at an
ultrahigh vacuum for an absolute gauge, or it may be connected to another
source of pressure or vacuum to function as a differential gauge. The front side
of the diaphragm is exposed to the process. The difference pressure between
the process and the reference side
Figure 1: Basic Capacitance Manometer Sensor
causes the diaphragm to deflect slightly. This deflection causes a change in
capacitance between the electrode and the diaphragm. The result is a cap acitive
imbalance, which is measured by a circuit, and then converted to an output
signal. This output is directly proportional to the pressure (or vacuum) in the
process chamber.
The CM reading is not affected by changes or differences in gas composition
and therefore overcomes disadvantages of specific gas calibration (due to
thermodynamic and electrical property). Typically, in other vacuum gauges such
as cold cathode ionization, Pirani, and thermocouple, each instrument must be
calibrated for each specific process gas.
Capacitance manometers measure absolute pressure (force per unit area).
They can measure to extremely precise levels and usually have quoted
accuracies of 0.25% error of reading (versus typically 10% of reading with other
indirect vacuum measurement technologies).
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2.2 HISTORICAL DESIGN
Unfortunately the simple sensor design described previously, has a number of
drawbacks.
• The single large diaphragm is more sensitive to shock and vibration.
• A single electrode cannot distinguish between a true pressure change and
capacitance change due to thermal expansion or contraction of the sensor
housing.
• The diaphragm is exposed directly to the process environme nt, where thermal
radiation (from RF power) and condensable by-products (from the process)
contaminate it. This may even physically damage the diaphragm, chang ing its
characteristics of deflection.
• Internal frictional and stress forces (as an example: due to therma l exp ansion
and vibrations) can distort the pressure readings.
2.3 BROOKS CMX DESIGN
Brooks has created several patented solutions to remedy the above mentioned
drawbacks of the simple design described previously: (refer to Figure 2)
1. Use of a diaphragm that is smaller in diameter than in conventional CMs. A
smaller diaphragm has less mass, which makes it less sensitive to shock and
vibration.
Figure 2: Brooks CMX
2. Brooks uses a dual electrode system which incorporates a reference
electrode into the design. Pressure is determined by a change in the
measurement electrode relative to a change in the reference electrode. If the
spacing between the diaphragm and electrode changes due to therma l
expansion of the sensor’s chassis, both capacitances will change equally,
thus false capacitance changes brought about by ther mal effects can be
distinguished from true pressure readings.
3. Brooks places a Plasma Shield in front of the diaphragm to protect the
diaphragm from the process environment. It is an Inconel
®
plate that covers
the entire front face of the diaphragm that traps condensable materials before
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they can deposit onto the diaphragm. This shield also pro tect s the diap hrag m
from thermal radiation.
4. Brooks uses a Guard Volume, which is an annular vacuum surrounding the
sensor. This acts as a thermal insulator shielding the sensor from ambient
temperature variations and also as a “trash collector” for condensable and
deposited process residual matter.
5. Electrodes can behave as antennae for RF radiation and strong magnetic
fields. Brooks places Electrode Guards on th e elec tr o des as pr otection
against these interferences.
6. Ruby Rollers have been added to reduce the frictional forces, thermal
expansion stress and vibration effects on the measurement electrode which
can cause shifts and distortions in the indicated pressure readings.
7. Brooks creates a consistent stable thermal environment for the sensor by use
of heaters. This increases stability (especially in lower ranges), reduces
condensation on sensing diaphragm through heating the sensor to a slightly
greater temperature than the process. When using a heated manometer,
Brooks recommends use of an isolation valve to prevent loss of he at when the
chamber (and thus the manometer) is vented to atmosphere.
2.4 DESIGN OVERVIEW
Brooks CMXs are typically used in conjunction with pressure controllers (such
as the Brooks’s ACX and Intellisys™ Series) or digital displays to display the
measured pressure. The use of heated CMX may require a power supply
booster to provide the additional power necessary to operate the heater.
Figure 3 shows a typical configuration using the Brooks CMX.
Figure 3: Typical System
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2.5 RELAYS
Two electromechanical relays are provided in CMX configured with the 15-Pin
D-Sub connector option (see Ordering Code on page 11). The relays are UL
recognized components
rated for 100,000 cycles at 1A, 30V DC, Resistive.
Associated LED indicators located on top of the device illuminate when the coil
of the associated relay is energized. Each relay has a normally open (NO) and a
normally closed (NC) contact with a common connection (Single Pole Double
Throw). The contacts are accessed through the 15-Pin connector. (refer to
Figure 21, CMX RS-485 Port (2.5mm Jack), on Page 20)
The relays are digitally programmed (with use of the CMX User Software)
individually for the following properties:
(Refer to the CMX Software Manual for procedures to set the relays)
• Direction of Relay Actuation:
Above Setpoint (ascending pressure): Relay is energized above the setpoint.
Below Setpoint (descending pressure): Relay is energize d be low the setp oint.
• Setpoint Pressure:
Pressure value, in percent of full-scale (0-100%) at which the relay actuates.
• Hysteresis:
The amount by which the pressure must return past the setpoint value before
the relay will be de-actuated (adjustable from 0-20% of full-scale).
The following graphs provide an example of the relay behavior:
Figure 4: Direction of Relay Actuation: Above Setpoint
Figure 5: Direction of Relay Actuation: Below Setpoint
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Programming is accomplished through a sepa rate control and monitori ng device
plugged into the RS-485/2.5 mm serial Diagnos tics port (DIAG) connection
located on the top of the CMX (See Figure 6). The 2.5 mm serial po rt connection
communicates through a proprietary Brooks communication protocol at 9600
baud. The following information can be read from the CMX for each relay:
• Setpoint value
• Hysteresis value
• Direction of operation
• Relay status (actuated, de-actuated)
Figure 6: Typical CMX User Software Connection
The programmable configuration is stored internally in non-volatile memory and
restored to working memory upon application of power or reset of the CMX.
2.6 ZERO OUTPUT BIAS CONTROL
NOTE: The following method for setting the Output Bias is based on using the CMX
User Software Graphical User Interface (GUI). If the Software is not available, call a
Brooks Technical Service representative for assistance.
In some applications, the process tool is not able to achieve a base pressure low
enough to correctly zero the gauge. Typically, CMXs should be zeroed at a base
pressure five decades below the gauge full-scale range. As an example, a 10T
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CMX should be zeroed at a chamber pressure of 1x10
Torr.
If the chamber cannot be pumped down to the appropriate base pressure, use
the Bias Adjust Control to set the desired output pressure signal.
The Zero Output Bias Control allows you to add or subtract a bias vo lt age to the
pressure output signal as shown in Figure 7. The units for the Output Bias
adjustment are in mV and have a maximum adjustment capability of ±250 mV.
Procedure for Using the CMX Output Bias Adjustment:
1. Pump the chamber down to the minimum achievable pressure.
2. Determine the actual chamber pressure using an appropriate method.
3. DO NOT press the Zero Button on the gauge. (Doing so will cause the CMX to
attempt to zero the gauge. If the chamber pressure is too high, the automatic
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zero adjust operation will fail anyway. If the chamber pressure is within the
adjustment range, the CMX will zero to that pressure, which is not the actual
pressure in the chamber. That is, the CMX will output a zero signal at a
non-zero chamber pressure.)
4. Connect CMX GUI to CMX and verify communication. (Refer to the CMX User
Software manual, page 37.) Set Bias Adjust Control value, in units of mV, to
achieve the desired analog output voltage. Using the actual chamber
pressure from Step “2” above, adjust the Zero Bias Adjust Control until the
analog output voltage matches the known chambe r pressure or desired of fset
signal.
Figure 7: CMX Bias Adjustment Control Block Diagram
2.7 CMX OPERATING TEMPERATURES
A CMX is heated to a constant temperature to prevent ambi ent temperature
fluctuations from affecting the sensor output signal, and preven t the formation of
condensable deposits in the measurement chamber and on the diaphragm of
the sensor.
Table 2 is a general guideline for selecting the most suitable CMX for an
application. For further information contact Brooks for specific
recommendations. This manual provides information to install and operate the
following CMX models.
Table 1: CMX Model Description
ModelDescription
CMX45Digital CM, heated to 45°C
CMX100D igital CM, heated to 100°C
CMX160D igital CM, heated to 160°C
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Control Range
Measurement Range
Full-Scale DeviceRange (Torr)
1000
100
10
2
1
0.1
1000
100
10
2
1
0.1
Process Pressure(Torr)
10101010101101001000
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Table 2: CMX Model Application
MODEL
APPLICATIONPROCESSCMX45CMX100CMX160
MetalNRROK
OxideROKOK
EtchSilicon/
CVDSilicon/Poly-
PVDROKNR
R = RECOMMENDOK = ACCEPTABLENR = NOT
Polysilicon
DielectricOKRNR
PhotoresistROKOK
MetalNROKR
OxideOKROK
silicon
DielectricNROKR
ROKOK
OKROK
RECOM-
MENDED
2.8 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTION CRITERIA
When selecting a capacitance manometer, the measurement range of the
instrument should be considered especially if the CMX is part of a closed loop
pressure control system. In general, CMX measures over 4 decades (from their
full scale range) and can be used in closed loop pre ssure control systems over a
maximum of 3 decades.
Measurement Range = 4 decades
Control Range= 3 decades
Measurement Range4 Decades
Temperature Effects on Zero
(TCZO)
Temperature Effects on Span
(TCFSO)
Ambient Operating
Temperature
Exposed Materials
Volume17cc
Approximate Shipping Weight1.40 lbs (726 grams)
Overpressure Limit17 PSIA or 125% of Full Scale, whichever is greater
Power Input