General Tools VC9200 User Manual

DIGITAL VACUUM METER

USER’S MANUAL

VC9200

Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

What’s in the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 –6

Making Real-Time Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 –5

Data Logging (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 –6

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VC9200 Digital Vacuum Meter. Please read this
user’s manual carefully and thoroughly before using the instrument.

The VC9200 Digital Vacuum Meter can measure air, gas or oil pressure in
automotive, industrial, lab, HVAC/R and medical environments. An optional
kit containing data logging software, a PC driver, an RS-232 cable, and an
RS-232 to USB adaptor cable is available.

KEY FEATURES

• Heavy-duty sensor

• Jumbo LCD

• Eight measurement unit options : torr, bar, mmHg, µmHg, Pascal (Pa),
kPa, in.Hg, psi

• Min/Max memory + data hold

• 1/4 in. pressure port connector

• RS-232 output jack; optional PC data logging kit includes RS-232 to
USB adaptor

• 10-minute Auto Power Off (can be disabled for data logging)

• Low battery icon

• Powered by “9V” battery (not included)

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WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE

The VC9200 comes in a hard plastic carrying case inside a box. Inside the
case are the instrument, a vacuum sensor with ¼ in. NPT and PS port
connectors, and this user’s manual.

PRODUCT
OVERVIEW

The figure below shows all of the
controls, indicators and physical
features of the VC9200. Familiarize
yourself with their functions and
positions before moving on to the
Setup Instructions and Operating
Instructions.

1. LCD

2. POWER button

3. HOLD button

4. MAX./MIN. button

5. UNIT button

6. Battery compartment (on back)

7. INPUT socket for vacuum sensor

8. RS 232 OUT jack

9. 1/4 in. NPT port connector

10. Vacuum sensor

11. Vacuum sensor output plug

12. 1/4 in. NPT to 1/4 in. PS adaptor

13. 1/4 in. PS port connector

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