Inficon MAG050, MAG060 Operating Manual

Cold Cathode Gauge

DANGER

magnetic shielding.

Storage

–40 °C … +80 °C

(with high temperature cable)

(with high temperature cable)

MAG050

+150 °C (without cable)

50% at +40 °C

altitude up to 2000 m NN

MAG050

2×10-9 … 5×10-3 hPa│mbar

Accuracy (N2, typical)

30% of reading

Protection type

IP 40

MAG060

109 rad

Type

coaxial cable

VGC083C)

VGC083C)

850 g (DN 40 CF-F)

DANGER

DANGER

ring.

DANGER

tive metallic clamping ring

Caution

prevent damages.

Caution

sensor cable.

when handling contaminated parts.

Caution

prevent damages.

Caution

Model:
PN:
SN:

INFICON AG, LI-9496 Balzers

DN 40 CF-F

DN 40 ISO-KF

Vacuum

chamber

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MAG050
MAG060

Product Identification

In all communications with INFICON, please specify the
information on the product nameplate. For convenient
reference copy that information into the space provided
below.

Validity

This document applies to products with part number

399-840
399-841 (MAG050, DN 40 ISO-KF)
399-842 (MAG050, DN 40 CF-F)

399-845 (MAG060, DN 40 ISO-KF)
399-846 (MAG060, DN 40 CF-F)

The part number (PN) can be taken from the product name­plate.

If not indicated otherwise in the legends, the illustrations in
this document correspond to the product with vacuum
connection DN 40 ISO-KF. They apply to the products with
other vacuum connections by analogy.

Intended Use

The above Cold Cathode Gauges have been designed for
vacuum measurement in the pressure range of

MAG050: 2×10
MAG060: 1×10

They are used together with a INFICON measurement and
control unit of the type VGC083C.

Functional Principle

Over the whole measurement range, the measuring signal is
output as logarithm of the pressure.

The MAG050 / MAG060 function with a cold cathode ioniza­tion measurement circuit (according to the inverted magne­tron principle).

Operating Manual

Incl. EU Declaration of Conformity

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(MAG050, DN 25 ISO-KF)

-9

... 5×10-3 hPa│mbar

-10

... 5×10-3 hPa│mbar.

Safety

Symbols Used

Information on preventing any kind of physical injury.

Information on preventing extensive equipment and envi­ronmental damage.

Information on correct handling or use. Disregard can lead
to malfunctions or minor equipment damage.

Note

Personnel Qualification

All work described in this document may only be carried
out by persons who have suitable technical training and the
necessary experience or who have been instructed by the
end-user of the product.

General Safety Instructions

• Adhere to the applicable regulations and take the neces­sary precautions for the process media used.

• Consider possible reactions between the materials
(→ Technical Data) and the process media.

• Consider possible reactions (e.g. explosion) of the pro­cess media due to the heat generated by the product.

• Adhere to the applicable regulations and take the neces­sary precautions for all work you are going to do and con­sider the safety instructions in this document.

• Before beginning to work, find out whether any vacuum
components are contaminated. Adhere to the relevant
regulations and take the necessary precautions when
handling contaminated parts.

DANGER: magnetic fields
Strong magnetic fields can disturb electronic

devices like heart pacemakers or impair their
function.

Maintain a safety distance of ≥10 cm between
the magnet and the heart pacemaker or prevent
the influence of strong magnetic fields by anti-

Communicate the safety instructions to all other users.

Responsibility and Warranty

INFICON assumes no liability and the warranty becomes null
and void if the end-user or third parties

• disregard the information in this document

• use the product in a non-conforming manner

• make any kind of interventions (modifications, alterations,

etc.) on the product

• use the product with accessories not listed in the corre­sponding product documentation.

The end-user assumes the responsibility in conjunction with
the process media used.

Gauge failures due to contamination are not covered by the
warranty.

Technical Data

Admissible temperatures

Operation

MAG050

MAG060 +5 °C … +80 °C

Bakeout

MAG060 +250 °C (without cable)

Relative humidity

Use indoors only

Measurement range (air, N

MAG060 1×10

Repeatability (typical) 5% of reading
Gas type dependence

Overpressure ≤900 kPa (≤9 bar)

Radiation resistance

MAG050

Operating voltage
(in measuring chamber)

Operating current
(in measuring chamber)

Electrical connection

Connector

Cable length between gauge
and measurement unit

MAG050

MAG060 max. 100 m

Materials on the
vacuum side

Vacuum connection
Measuring chamber
DN 25 ISO-KF
DN 40 ISO-KF / CF-F
Feedthrough isolation
Internal seal MAG050
MAG060
Anode
Ignition aid

Internal volume
Dimensions [mm]

97.5

AF 7

ø63.5

DN 25 ISO-KF

)

2

+5 °C … +80 °C
(with normal cable)

+5 °C … +150 °C

(with normal cable)
+5 °C … +250 °C

max. 80% at temperatures
up to +31 °C, decreasing to

-10

… 5×10-3 hPa│mbar

→ Appendix

for inert gases and tempera­tures <55 °C only

–

≤3.3 kV

≤700 µA

SHV

max. 100 m
(40 m if the lower limit of the
measurement range is used
→  [1]

, Operating Manual

(6 m if the lower limit of the
measurement range is used,
→  [1]

, Operating Manual

stainless steel (1.4306)
stainless steel (1.4104)

stainless steel (1.4306)
ceramic (Al
FPM
Ag
Mo
stainless steel (1.4310)

2O3

)

≈20 cm³

92

Weight

600 g (DN 25 ISO-KF, DN 40 ISO-KF)

Installation

Vacuum Connection

Overpressure in the vacuum system >100 kPa
(>1 bar)

Injury caused by released parts and harm
caused by escaping process gases can result if
clamps are opened while the vacuum system is
pressurized.

Do not open any clamps while the vacuum sys­tem is pressurized. Use the type clamps which
are suited to overpressure.

Overpressure in the vacuum system >250 kPa
(>2.5 bar)

KF connections with elastomer seals (e.g.
O-rings) cannot withstand such pressures. Pro­cess media can thus leak and possibly damage
your health.

Use O-rings provided with an outer centering

Protective ground
Incorrectly grounded products can be extremely

hazardous in the event of a fault.
The gauge must be electrically connected to the

grounded vacuum chamber. This connection
must conform to the requirements of a protective
connection according to EN 61010:

• CF connections fulfill this requirement

• For gauges with a KF flange, use a conduc-

Vacuum component
Dirt and damages impair the function of the

vacuum component.
When handling vacuum components, take ap-

propriate measures to ensure cleanliness and

Dirt sensitive area
Touching the product or parts thereof with bare

hands increases the desorption rate.
Always wear clean, lint-free gloves and use

clean tools when working in this area.

When CF vacuum connections are made, it can be advanta­geous to temporarily remove the magnet unit (→ Removing
the Magnet Unit).

Mount the gauge so that no vibrations occur. Vibrations at
the gauge cause a deviation of the measured values.

The gauge may be mounted in any orientation.

To keep condensates and particles from getting into

the measuring chamber preferably choose a hori­zontal to upright position.

Remove the protective lid and connect the product to the
vacuum system.

Keep the protective lid.

Removing the Magnet Unit

(CF vacuum connection only)

For reasons of tolerance, the same magnet unit has

to be used again when reassembling the gauge.

Tools Required

• Allen wrench AF 1.5

• Open-end wrench AF 7

Procedure

 Unfasten the hex head screw (3) on the magnet unit (4)

and remove the magnet unit.

The magnetic force and the tendency to tilt

make it more difficult to separate the magnet
unit and the measuring chamber (7).

 Make the vacuum connection between the gauge and

the vacuum system.

 Mount the magnet unit and lock it with the hex head

screw (3).

Electrical Connection

• Make sure the vacuum connection is properly
made.

• The VGC083C control unit must be turned off
before any work is performed on the gauge or

Connect the sensor cable to the gauge and to the INFICON
measurement unit.

Operation

The gauge is ready for operation as soon as it has been
connected.

Gas type Dependence

The measuring signal depends on the type of gas being
measured. The value displayed is accurate for dry air, N
and CO. It can be mathematically converted for other gases.
This can be done by entering the corresponding calibration
factor on the INFICON measurement unit (→ Appendix).

Ignition Delay

When cold cathode measurement systems are activated, an
ignition delay occurs. The delay time increases at low pres­sures and for clean, degassed gauges it is typically:

-7

hPa│mbar ≈ 0.1 minute

1×10

-8

1×10

hPa│mbar ≈ 1 minute

-9

1×10

hPa│mbar ≈ 5 minutes

-10

1×10

hPa│mbar ≈ 20 minutes (MAG060 only)

The ignition is a statistical process. Already a small amount
of depositions on the inner surfaces can have a strong in­fluence on it.

Contamination

Gauge failures due to contamination are not covered by the
warranty.

Cold cathode gauges are subject to contamination. The de­gree of contamination and subsequently the accuracy of the
measured value depend on:

• the pressure in the vacuum chamber

• contaminants inside the vacuum chamber (vapors, pro-

cess particles, etc.)

• the measurement current.

To avoid extensive contamination switch the gauge

on only at pressures of <10

-2

hPa│mbar.

, O2

2

Contamination generally has the effect that the pressure indi­cation is too low. If the contamination is severe, instability
occurs. Contamination layers can peel off in the measuring
chamber and cause short circuits.

Depending on the operating conditions, cleaning may there­fore be necessary after a few days or after a few years.

Deinstallation

Contaminated parts
Contaminated parts can be detrimental to health

and environment.
Before beginning to work, find out whether any

parts are contaminated. Adhere to the relevant
regulations and take the necessary precautions

Vacuum component
Dirt and damages impair the function of the

vacuum component.
When handling vacuum components, take ap-

propriate measures to ensure cleanliness and

Dirt sensitive area
Touching the product or parts thereof with bare

hands increases the desorption rate.
Always wear clean, lint-free gloves and use

clean tools when working in this area.

Procedure

 Turn off the VGC083C control unit.
 Vent the vacuum system and disconnect the sensor

cable from the gauge.

 Remove gauge from the vacuum system and install the

protective lid.

Maintenance

Sensor failures due to contamination are not covered by the
warranty.

Cleaning the Gauge / Changing Parts

Contaminated parts
Contaminated parts can be detrimental to health

and environment.
Before beginning to work, find out whether any

parts are contaminated. Adhere to the relevant
regulations and take the necessary precautions
when handling contaminated parts.

Original: English

Caution

Caution

clean tools when working in this area.

DANGER

Caution

Caution

Problem

Possible cause

Correction

are too low

Ignition aid

(10a)

figure 2

Washer

(10b)

Ignition aid

(10a)

where

Gas type

C Air (N2, O2,

CO)

1.0 Xe

0.4 Kr

0.5

H2

2.4

He

5.9

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8

7

8a

10a

11

12

3

5

1a

4

2a

7

6

10

9

8

8a

10a

11

12

7

10b

3

5

1a

4

2a

7

6

Vacuum component
Dirt and damages impair the function of the

vacuum component.
When handling vacuum components, take ap-

propriate measures to ensure cleanliness and
prevent damages.

Dirt sensitive area
Touching the product or parts thereof with bare

hands increases the desorption rate.
Always wear clean, lint-free gloves and use

Precondition

• Gauge removed from vacuum system

Tools required

• Allen wrench AF 3

• Open-end wrench AF 7

• Pliers for circlip

• Polishing cloth (grain 400) or Scotch-Brite

• Tweezers

• Mounting tool for ignition aid

• Cleaning alcohol

Disassembling the Gauge

(MAG050 → Figure 1, MAG060 → Figure 2)

Precondition

• Gauge removed from vacuum system

Procedure

 Unfasten the hex head screw (3) on the magnet unit (4)

and remove the magnet unit.

The magnetic force and the tendency to tilt

make it more difficult to separate the magnet
unit and the measuring chamber (7).

For reasons of tolerance, the same magnet

unit has to be used again when reassembling
the gauge.

 Remove the circlip (5) and the pole insert (6) from the

measuring chamber (7).

 Loosen the 2 hex socket screws (1a) and remove the

coaxial connector (2a).

 Remove the 4 (or 2) hex socket screws (8) incl. the

lock washers (8a) on the back of the measuring cham­ber (7).

 MAG050: Carefully remove the following items in this

order: pressure piece (9), complete anode (10), inner
ring (11) and FPM seal (12).

MAG060: Carefully remove the following items in this
order: pressure piece (9), washer (10b), complete
anode (10), metal seal (11) and centering ring (12).

The parts can now be cleaned or replaced individually
(→ next section).

Cleaning the Gauge

Procedure

Adhere to the relevant regulations and take the necessary
precautions when handling and disposing of cleaning
agents.

Cleaning the measuring chamber and the pole insert:

 Clean the inside walls of the measuring chamber and

the pole insert to a bright finish. Use a polishing cloth.

Sealing surfaces must only be worked concentrically.

 Rinse the measuring chamber and the pole insert with

alcohol.

 Dry both.

Cleaning or replacing the anode (10):

 Remove the old ignition aid (10a), for example with

tweezers.

 Rub the anode pin to a bright finish by means of a

polishing cloth.

Do not bend the anode.
Do not carry out mechanical work on the ceramic
part.

 Rinse the anode with cleaning alcohol.
 Dry the anode.
 Insert the new ignition aid (10a) into the mounting tool.
 Carefully press the anode (cleaned or new) centered

and parallel to the tool axis into the ignition aid and in­sert it to a depth of ≈15 mm. The final position is estab­lished only after the anode is installed.

Assembling the Gauge

Procedure

 MAG050: Insert the FPM seal (12) with the inner

ring (11) centered into the measuring chamber (7).
Sealing surface, seal and ceramic part must be clean
(→ figure 1).

MAG060: Insert new metal seal (11) with the centering
ring (12) centered into the measuring chamber (7).
Sealing surface, seal and ceramic part must be clean
(→ figure 2).

 Carefully insert the anode (10) incl. ignition aid (10a)

into the measuring chamber.

 Place the pressure piece (9) incl. Washer (10b) on the

measuring chamber (7) and tighten the screws (8) incl.
lock washers (8a) uniformly until the stop position is
reached.

 Position the ignition aid (10a): slide the mounting tool

over the anode pin until the mechanical stop is
reached.

 Remove particles in the measuring chamber (7) by

blowing with dry nitrogen (while the flange of the
measuring chamber is pointing downward).

 Slide the pole insert (6) into the measuring chamber (7)

up to the mechanical stop (MAG050 → Figure 1,
MAG060 → Figure 2).

 Place the circlip (5) snugly fitting on the pole insert.

Visually check that the anode pin is centered

over the hole of the pole insert (tolerated ec­centricity ≤0.5 mm).

 If possible perform a leak test

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-

(leak rate <10

hPa l/s│mbar l/s).

 Place the coaxial connector (2a) on the measuring

chamber and tighten both hex socket screws (1a).

 Mount the magnet unit (4) and lock it with the

screw (3).

Figure 1: MAG050

Figure 2: MAG060

Troubleshooting

The measurement
values indicated

Gauge contaminated Clean the gauge

Spare Parts / Accessories

When ordering spare parts, always indicate:

• all information on the nameplate

• description and ordering number according to spare parts

list

MAG050

Maintenance kit

Inner ring
O-ring FPM, 3.69×1.78
O-ring FPM, 10.82×1.78
Ignition aid

Repair kit

O-ring FPM, 10.82×1.78
Anode complete
Inner ring

1)

O-ring not used.

MAG060

Maintenance kit

Metal seal, HNV100 9×1.6
Centering ring
Ignition aid

Repair kit

Anode complete
Washer
Metal seal, HNV100 9×1.6
Centering ring

Position

→ figure 1

—

(10a)

→

(11)

1)

(12)

(12)
(10)
(11)

Position

(11)
(12)

(10a)

(10)

(10b)

(11)
(12)

Ordering
number

BN 846 239-T

BN 846 252-T

Ordering
number

BN 846 241-T

BN 846 240-T

Returning the Product

Forwarding contaminated products
Contaminated products (e.g. radioactive, toxic,

caustic or microbiological hazard) can be detri­mental to health and environment.

Products returned to INFICON should preferably
be free of harmful substances. Adhere to the
forwarding regulations of all involved countries
and forwarding companies and enclose a duly
completed declaration of contamination (form
under www.inficon.com).

Products that are not clearly declared as "free of harmful
substances" are decontaminated at the expense of the
customer.

Products not accompanied by a duly completed declaration
of contamination are returned to the sender at his own ex­pense.

Disposal

Contaminated parts
Contaminated parts can be detrimental to health

and environment.
Before beginning to work, find out whether any

parts are contaminated. Adhere to the relevant
regulations and take the necessary precautions
when handling contaminated parts.

Substances detrimental to the environment
Products or parts thereof (mechanical and elec-

tric components, operating fluids etc.) can be de­trimental to the environment.

Dispose of such substances in accordance with
the relevant local regulations.

Separating the components

After disassembling the product, separate its components
according to the following criteria:

• Contaminated components
Contaminated components (radioactive, toxic, caustic, or

biological hazard etc.) must be decontaminated in accord­ance with the relevant national regulations, separated
according to their materials, and recycled.

• Other components
Such components must be separated according to their

materials and recycled.

Appendix

Gas Type Dependence

Indicated pressure (gauge calibrated for air)

5

In the range below 10
linear. For gases other than air the pressure can be deter­mined by means of a simple conversion formula:

Ar 0.8

Ne 4.1

These conversion factors are average values.

A mixture of gases and vapors is often involved. In

this case accurate determination is only possible
with a partial pressure measuring instrument, e.g.
an INFICON quadrupole mass spectrometer.

Literature

[1] www.inficon.com

Operating Manual
VGC083C
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INFICON AG, LI-0496 Balzers, Liechtenstein

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hPa│mbar the pressure indication is

p

= C × displayed pressure

eff

EU Declaration of Conformity

Products

We, INFICON, hereby declare that the equip­ment mentioned below comply with the pro­visions of the following directives:

• 2014/30/EU, OJ L 96/79, 29.3.2014

(EMC Directive; directive relating to electro­magnetic compatibility)

• 2011/65/EU, OJ L 174/88, 1.7.2011

(RoHS Directive; directive on the restriction of
the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment)

Cold Cathode Gauge

MAG050
MAG060
(operation with VGC083C)

Standards

Harmonized and international/national standards and specifi­cations:

• EN 61000-6-2:2005
(EMC: generic immunity standard)

• EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011
(EMC: generic emission standard)

• EN 61010-1:2010
(Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measure­ment, control and laboratory use)

• EN 61326-1:2013; Group 1, Class A
(EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measure­ment, control and laboratory use)

Manufacturer / Signatures

INFICON AG, Alte Landstraße 6, LI-9496 Balzers

Dr. Bernhard Andreaus
Director Product Evolution

Markus Truniger
Product Manager

LI–9496 Balzers
Liechtenstein
Tel +423 / 388 3111
Fax +423 / 388 3700
[e-mail]

www.inficon.com