INFICON VGC403 User Manual
Operating Manual
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Incl. EC Declaration of Conformity
VGC402
Two-Channel Measurement and Control Unit
VGC403
Three-Channel Measurement and Control Unit
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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1.1 Part number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1.2 Firmware version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1.3 Type label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2.1 Liability and warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Product versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4.1 Personnel qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4.2 Illustration of residual dangers . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4.3 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4.4 Disconnecting device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Technical data
2.1 General data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.1 Mechanical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.2 Ambience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Mains connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3.6 CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.7 RS232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Operation
4.1 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1.2 Control buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2.1 Switching on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2.2 Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2.3 Waiting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Measurement mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4.1 Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4.2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4.3 Control button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5 Parameter mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.5.1 Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.5.2 Parameter groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.5.3 Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3 Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.1 Sensor connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.2 Sensor supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.3 Measuring technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Switching functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.1 Switching function relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4.2 Error signal relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5.1 Analog output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5.2 Recorder output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5.3 Computer interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3Installation
3.1 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Mechanical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.1 Desktop unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.2 Control panel mounted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.3 Mounting the unit in a rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.1 Back side of the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.2 Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.3 Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.4 SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.5 RELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 Parameter
5.1 Switching function parameters (PArA SP)21
5.1.1 Fundamental terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.1.2 Configuring switching functions . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.1.3 Adjustment range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.2 Sensor parameters (PArA SEn). . . . . . . . . 23
5.2.1 Measurement filter (FiLt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.2.2 Gas type (GAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.2.3 Measuring range (FS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.2.4 Offset (oFS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.2.5 Degas function (dEGAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2.6 Sensor activation (S-on) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2.7 Switch-on threshold (t-on) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2.8 Sensor deactivation (S-oFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2.9 Switch-off threshold (t-off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2.10 Emission (EMi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2.11 Filament selection (FiL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2.12 Pirani range extension (PrE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.3 General parameters (PArA GEn) . . . . . . . . 27
5.3.1 Unit of measurement (unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3.2 Baud rate (bAud) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3.3 Display format (diGit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3.4 Default parameters (dEF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3.5 Recorder output (Ao) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3.6 Error signal relay (Err-r) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4 Test parameters (PArA tESt) . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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5.4.1 Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4.2 Firmware version (Pnr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4.3 Watchdog control (dt-C). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4.4 Torr lock (tr-L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4.5 Parameter setup lock (LoC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4.6 RAM test (rA-t). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4.7 EPROM test (EP-t). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4.8 EEPROM test (EE-t) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4.9 Display test (di-t) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4.10 A/D converter signal (Ad-S). . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4.11 A/D converter ID (Ad-i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.4.12 I/O test (io-t). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.4.13 RS232C test (rS-t) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6 Computer interface
6.1 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.1.1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.1.2 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.2 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.2.1 Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.2.2 Sending (Host --> Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.2.3 Receiving (Unit --> Host) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.2.4 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.2.5 Number formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.2.6 Continuous transmission of measurements. 33
6.3.31 TEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.3.32 TEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.3.33 TID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.3.34 TIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.3.35 TKB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.3.36 TLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3.37 TRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3.38 TRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3.39 UNI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3.40 WDT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7 Maintenance and service
7.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.1.1 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.2 Program transfer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.2.1 Preparations and selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.2.2 Program transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.2.3 Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.3 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.3.1 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.3.2 CAO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.3.3 CAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.3.4 Calibrating the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.3 Mnemonics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.3.2 AOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.3.3 BAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.3.4 COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.3.5 COR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.3.6 DCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.3.7 DGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.3.8 ERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.3.9 ERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.3.10 EUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.3.11 FIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.3.12 FSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.3.13 FUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.3.14 GAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.3.15 HVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.3.16 ITR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.3.17 LOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.3.18 OFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.3.19 OFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.3.20 PNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.3.21 PR1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.3.22 PRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.3.23 PRX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.3.24 RES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.3.25 SAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.3.26 SC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.3.27 SP1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.3.28 SPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.3.29 TAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.3.30 TDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8 Troubleshooting
8.1 Fault indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8.2 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8.3 Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9 Storage and disposal
9.1 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
9.2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
9.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendix
Conversion tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Linear measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ETL Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
EC Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . 55
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1 Introduction
Model:
PN:
SN:
V Hz W
1.1 Validity
1.1.1 Part number
This document applies to the following products:
Part number Product
398-020 VGC402
398-021 VGC403
The part number can be found on the type label which is
attached to one side of the unit.
1.1.2 Firmware version
This Operating Manual is based on the firmware version
302-534-D.
If the unit does not work as described, please check if it
is equipped with this firmware version. See Chapter 5.4.2
Firmware version (Pnr), 29.
1.1.3 Type label
There is a type label attached to one side of the unit. In
all communication with INFICON, please state the information on the type label. For this purpose you may want
to copy the information into the space provided below:
1.2 Intended use
The VGC402 and VGC403 Vacuum Gauge Controller is
a display and control unit for vacuum gauges made by
INFICON.
It is used together with vacuum gauges of the PSG, PCG,
PEG, MPG, CDG, BPG, BCG and HPG series and is
used for total pressure measurements. The vacuum
gauges must be operated in accordance with their
respective operating manuals.
In the following, the VGC402 or VGC403 Vacuum Gauge
Controller will be referred to as «Vacuum Gauge Controller».
1.2.1 Liability 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 alterations (modifications, repair
work, etc.) to the product
• Use the product with accessories not listed in the corresponding product documentation
We reserve the right to make technical changes without
prior notice. The figures are non-committal.
1.3 Product versions
The Vacuum Gauge Controller is available in two different versions: VGC402 and VGC403. The two products
differ from each other with regard to:
• Number of channels
Fig. 1-1 Type label (example)
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• Number of switching functions
• Power consumption
• Weight
See Chapter 2 Technical data, 7.
This Operating Manual describes both the VGC402 and
the VGC403.
1.4 Safety
1.4.1 Personnel qualifications
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.
1.4.3 General safety instructions
For all work you are going to do, adhere to the applicable
safety regulations.
Also observe all safety notes given in this document and
forward the information to all other users of the product.
In particular, pay attention to the following safety notes:
1.4.2 Illustration of residual dangers
This Operating Manual illustrates safety notes concerning residual dangers as follows:
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or severe injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or severe injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
moderate or minor injury or in property damage.
DANGER
Mains power.
The Vacuum Gauge Controller contains parts
which are connected to the mains supply.
Make sure that no objects enter through the
louvers of the unit. Keep the unit dry. Do not
open the unit.
NOTE:
A note such as this one indicates particularly important, but not safety-relevant information.
Fig. 1-2 Do not insert objects through louvers and keep unit dry
WARNING
Improper use.
Improper use can damage the Vacuum
Gauge Controller.
Use the Vacuum Gauge Controller only as intended by the manufacturer. See Chapter 1.2
Intended use, 4.
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WARNING
A
Improper installation and operation data.
Improper installation and operation data may
damage the Vacuum Gauge Controller.
Strictly adhere to the stipulated installation
and operation data.
1.4.4 Disconnecting device
The Vacuum Gauge Controller is equipped with a disconnecting device according to EN 61010-1.
The disconnecting device is located at the back of the
Vacuum Gauge Controller. See Fig. 1-3, 6.
The disconnecting device must be readily identifiable and
easily reached by the user.
In order to disconnect the Vacuum Gauge Controller from
mains, you must unplug the mains cable.
Fig. 1-3 Back side of the VGC403
A Disconnecting device
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2 Technical data
106.3
91.4
3.5
122.5
128.5
103
110
285
204.5
2.5
2.1 General data
2.1.1 Mechanical data
Dimensions Width: 106.3 mm
Height: 128.5 mm (3 HE)
Depth: 207 mm
See Fig. 2-1, 7
Weight VGC402:
1.04 kg
VGC403:
1.16 kg
Use Desktop unit
Control panel mounted
Mounting the unit in a rack
2.1.2 Ambience
Temperature Storage: -20… +60 °C
Operation: +5…+50 °C
Relative humidity Max. 80 % (bis 31 °C),
decreasing to
max. 50 % (above 40 °C)
Use Indoors only
Altitude max. 2000 m NN
Pollution degree II
Protection type IP20
2.1.3 Operation
Manually Via 4 control buttons on the
front panel
Remote control Via RS232C interface
Fig. 2-1 Dimensions (in mm)
2.2 Mains connection
Voltage 90…250 VAC
Frequency 50…60 Hz
Power consumption VGC402:
Max. 45 W
VGC403:
Max. 65 W
Overvoltage category II
Protection class 1
Connection European appliance con-
nector IEC 320 C14
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2.3 Channels
2.3.3 Measuring technique
2.3.1 Sensor connections
Number of channels VGC402: 2
VGC403: 3
Sensor connections per
channel
Compatible sensors Pirani:
RJ45 (FCC 68)
D-Sub, 15 pins, female
(connected in parallel)
PSG400, PSG400-S,
PSG100-S, PSG101-S,
PSG500, PSG500-S,
PSG502-S, PSG510-S,
PSG512-S, PSG550,
PSG552, PSG554
Pirani / Capacitance:
PCG400, PCG400-S,
PCG550, PCG552, PCG554
Cold cathode:
PEG100
Cold cathode / Pirani:
MPG400, MPG401
Capacitance:
CDG025, CDG025D,
CDG045, CDG045D,
CDG100, CDG100D,
CDG160D
Hot ionization / Pirani:
BPG400, BPG402
HPG400
Hot ionization / Pirani /
Capacitance: BCG450
Measuring ranges Sensor dependent
Error of measurement Gain error:
≤ 0.005 % FS
Offset error:
≤ 0.01 % FS
-1
Measuring rate 50 s
Display rate 10 s
Filter time constant Slow:
Unit of measurement mbar, Pa, Torr, Micron
Possible adjustments Linear sensors (CDG):
A/D converter Resolution > 16 bit
NOTE:
The measurements of the BPG/BCG/HPG/CDGxxxD
are transferred digitally.
-1
Approx. 1.0 s (f
Normal (nor):
Approx. 0.3 s (f
Fast:
Approx. 0.06 s (f
Zero-adjust
Logarithmic sensors (PSG,
PCG, PEG, MPG, BPG,
BCG, HPG):
Fixed correction factors for
, Ar, H2, or a variable cor-
N
2
rection factor in the range
0.10…9.99
= 0.16 Hz)
g
= 0.53 Hz)
g
= 2.65 Hz)
g
2.3.2 Sensor supply
2.4 Switching functions
Voltage +24 VDC ±5 %
Current 500 mA
(750 mA short-time)
Fuse 900 mA via PTC element
Self-resetting after switching
the unit off or unplugging the
sensor.
The supply meets the
requirements of a ground
protective extra low voltage
(SELV).
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Number of switching
functions
Assignment Can be configured any way
Delay time Filter time constant depen-
Adjustment range Sensor dependent
Hysteresis Linear sensors (CDG): ≥ 1
VGC402: 4
VGC403: 6
dent
% FS
Logarithmic sensors (PSG,
PCG, PEG, MPG, BPG,
BCG, HPG):
≥ 10 % of measurement
2.4.1 Switching function relay
2.5.2 Recorder output
Contact type Change-over contact, float-
ing
Load (ohmic) Max. 60 VDC, 0.5 A
Max. 30 VAC, 1 A
Lifetime Mechanical:
Connection D-sub, 25 pins, female.
7
cycles
10
Electrical:
5
cycles at maximum load
10
See Fig. 3-8, 13.
2.4.2 Error signal relay
Number 1
Delay time ≤ 20 ms
Contact type Change-over contact, float-
ing
Load (ohmic) Max. 60 VDC, 0.5 A
Max. 30 VAC, 1 A
Lifetime Mechanical:
7
cycles
10
Electrical:
5
cycles at maximum load
10
Number 1
Voltage range 0…10 VDC
Resolution 1 mV
Accuracy ± 20 mV
Internal resistance 3300 Ω
Relation between
voltage and pressure
Connection D-Sub, 9 pins, male.
Programmable
See Fig. 3-9, 14.
2.5.3 Computer interface
Default RS232C
Protocol ACK/NAK
ASCII with 3-character mnemonics. Bidirectional data
flow.
Signals Only TXD and RXD used
Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400
Connection D-Sub, 9 pins, female.
See Fig. 3-10, 14.
Connection D-sub, 25 pins, female.
See Fig. 3-8, 13.
2.5 Outputs
2.5.1 Analog output
Number 1 per channel
Voltage range 0…10 VDC
Deviation from
displayed value
Internal resistance 47 Ω
Relation between
voltage and pressure
Connection D-Sub, 9 pins, male.
± 50 mV
Sensor dependent
See Fig. 3-9, 14.
2.6 Scope of delivery
Designation Number
Vacuum Gauge Controller
Mains cable 1
Rubber strip
Rubber feet
Collar screws
Plastic sleeves
CD-ROM manual 1
EC Declaration of Conformity
Installation manual 1
1
1
2
4
4
1
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3 Installation
105
91.4
122.5
112
M3 (ø3.5)
3.1 Unpacking
1 Visually inspect the transport packaging for signs
of external damage
2 Unpack the Vacuum Gauge Controller and put the
packaging material aside
NOTE:
Keep the packaging material for later use. The Vacuum Gauge Controller must be stored and transported
in the original packaging material only.
3 Examine the Vacuum Gauge Controller for com-
pleteness
4 Visually inspect the Vacuum Gauge Controller for
signs of damage
WARNING
Damaged product.
Putting a damaged product into operation can
be extremely dangerous.
Never attempt to put a damaged product into
operation. Secure the damaged product from
unintended operation. Send a damage report
to the haulage company or the insurer.
1 Turn the Vacuum Gauge Controller upside down
as shown in Fig. 3-1, 10
2 Push the supplied rubber strip onto the lower edge
of the front panel
3 Stick the supplied rubber feet to the bottom of the
casing
Fig. 3-1 Using the product as a desk-top unit
4 Turn the Vacuum Gauge Controller back to normal
orientation and place it on the required location
3.2 Mechanical installation
The Vacuum Gauge Controller can be used as follows:
As a desk-top unit, mounted in a control panel, or
mounted in a 19" rack. In each of these cases you must
pay attention to the following safety note:
CAUTION
Too high ambient temperature.
Exceeding the maximum permitted ambient
temperature may damage the unit.
Make sure that the maximum permitted ambient temperature is not exceeded and that the
air can flow freely through the louvers. Do not
expose the unit to direct sunlight.
3.2.1 Desktop unit
In order to use the Vacuum Gauge Controller as a desktop unit, proceed as follows:
3.2.2 Control panel mounted
In order to mount the unit in a control panel, the following
cutout is required:
Fig. 3-2 Control panel cutout (in mm)
1 Insert the Vacuum Gauge Controller into the cutout
2 Fasten the unit with four M3 screws
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NOTE:
A
B
C
D
EFGH
I
J
K
In order to reduce the strain on the front panel it is
recommended to support the bottom of the unit.
3.3 Connecting
3.3.1 Back side of the device
3.2.3 Mounting the unit in a rack
The Vacuum Gauge Controller is designed for installation
into a rack chassis adapter according to DIN 41 494 (19",
3 HE). For this purpose, 4 collar screws and 4 plastic
sleeves are supplied with the unit.
WARNING
Lower protection class of the rack.
If the product is installed in a rack, it is likely
to lower the protection class of the rack (protection from foreign bodies and water) e.g.
according to the EN 60204-1 regulations for
switching cabinets.
Take appropriate measures to restore the required protection class of the rack.
Fig. 3-4, 11 shows the back side of the VGC403. The
connection for channel 3 (Pos. C) is not available in the
VGC402.
Fig. 3-4 Back side of the VGC403
A Sensor connection, channel 1
B Sensor connection, channel 2
C Sensor connection, channel 3
D CONTROL connection
E Switch for program transfer mode
F RS232C connection
G Mains connection / disconnecting device
HMains switch
I Ground screw
J RELAY connection
K Screw for internal protective conductor. Do not loosen this screw!
Fig. 3-3 Mounting the unit in a rack
WARNING
NOTE:
In order to reduce the strain on the front panel it is
recommended to equip the rack chassis adapter with
a guide rail.
NOTE:
Screw for internal protective conductor.
The internal protective conductor is connected to the casing with a screw (Pos. K).
Do not turn or loosen this screw.
For safe and easy installation of heavy rack chassis
adapters, it is recommended to equip the rack frame
with slide rails.
1 Fasten the rack chassis adapter in the rack
2 Insert the Vacuum Gauge Controller into the rack
chassis adapter
The configuration of the available connections is
described in the following sections.
3 Fasten the Vacuum Gauge Controller with the sup-
plied collar screws and plastic sleeves to the rack
chassis adapter
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3.3.2 Mains connection
1
8
1
8
9
15
3.3.3 Ground
The mains connection (Fig. 3-4, 11, Pos. G) is
designed for a mains cable which contains a European
appliance connector on the device side.
A mains cable is supplied with the unit. If the plug is not
compatible with your wall socket, you have to get a suitable mains cable:
• Three-conductor cable with protective ground
2
• Conductor cross-section 3 × 1.5 mm
Fig. 3-5 Three-conductor cable with protective ground (example)
or larger
The ground screw (Fig. 3-4, 11, Pos. I) can be used to
connect the Vacuum Gauge Controller with the protective
ground of the pumping station.
1 If required: Connect the protective ground of the
pumping station with the ground screw. Use a protective conductor.
3.3.4 SENSOR
The SENSOR connection is used to connect the sensors.
For each channel, there are two connections available
which are connected in parallel: An 8-pin RJ45 appliance
socket and a 15-pin D-Sub appliance socket. See
Fig. 3-4, 11, Pos. A…C.
Pin assignment
WARNING
Mains power.
Improperly grounded devices can be extremely dangerous in the event of a fault.
Use three-wire mains or extension cables
with protective ground only. Plug the mains
cable into wall sockets with protective ground
only.
WARNING
No mains fuse.
The Vacuum Gauge Controller is not
equipped with a mains fuse.
The wall socket must be protected with a fuse
(max. 10 A).
1 Connect the European appliance connector of the
mains cord with the mains connection of the unit
Fig. 3-6 SENSOR appliance socket (RJ45)
1 +24 VDC
2PGND
3 Signal
4 Ident
Fig. 3-7 SENSOR appliance socket (D-Sub, 15-pin)
1 EMI-Status
2 Signal
3 Status
4 HV_EMI
5PGND
6n.c.
7 Degas
8 Supply
5 Signal-GND
6 Status
7HV_L
8 HV_EMI
9n.c.
10 Ident
11 Supply_CDG
12 Signal-GND
13 RXD
14 TXD
15 Chassis
2 Connect the plug of the mains cable with the wall
socket
NOTE:
If the unit is installed in a switching cabinet, the
mains power can be supplied via a switchable central
power distributor.
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CAUTION
1
13
14
25
Improper sensor.
Sensors which are not designed for use with
the Vacuum Gauge Controller may damage
the unit.
Operate the Vacuum Gauge Controller with
proper sensors only. See Chapter 2.3.1 Sensor connections, 8.
CAUTION
Multiple connection.
Only one sensor may be connected to each of
the channels. Otherwise the connected sensors will be damaged.
Never connect more than one sensor per
channel.
Connecting
1 Channel 1: Connect the sensor with to the CH1-A
or CH1-B connection. Use a shielded 1:1 cable.
2 Channel 2: Connect the sensor with to the CH2-A
or CH2-B connection. Use a shielded 1:1 cable.
3 Channel 3: Connect the sensor with to the CH3-A
or CH3-B connection. Use a shielded 1:1 cable.
3.3.5 RELAY
The switching functions and the error monitoring system
influence the state of several relays inside of the Vacuum
Gauge Controller. The RELAY connection (Fig. 3-4,
11, Pos. J) allows to utilize the relay contacts for
switching purposes. The relay contacts are potential-free
(floating).
Pin assignment
Fig. 3-8 RELAY appliance socket (D-Sub, 25-pin)
1GND
2n.c.
3 Error break contact (NC)
4 SP 1 break contact (NC)
5 SP 1 common contact
(COM)
6 SP 1 make contact (NO)
7GND
8 SP 2 break contact (NC)
9 SP 2 common contact
(COM)
10 SP 2 make contact (NO)
11 SP 3 break contact (NC)
12 SP 3 common contact
(COM)
13 SP 3 make contact (NO)
n.c. not connected
COM common contact
NC break contact (normally closed)
NO make contact (normally open)
14 Error make contact (NO)
15 Error common contact
(COM)
16 SP 4 break contact (NC)
17 SP 4 common contact
(COM)
18 SP 4 make contact (NO)
19 SP 5 break contact (NC)
20 SP 5 common contact
(COM)
21 SP 5 make contact (NO)
22 SP 6 break contact (NC)
23 SP 6 common contact
(COM)
24 SP 6 make contact (NO)
25 +24 VDC, 200 mA. Meets
the requirements of a ground
protective extra low voltage
(SELV)
NOTE:
Pin 25 is used for supplying relays with a higher
breaking capacity. The supply contact is protected at
200 mA with a PTC element. The element is self-resetting when switching the unit off or unplugging the
RELAY connector.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Voltages above 60 VDC or 30 VAC pose a
shock hazard.
The RELAY connection may be used for
switching voltages of max. 60 VDC or 30 VAC
only. These voltages must meet the requirements of a ground protective extra low voltage (SELV).
1 Connect the peripheral components with the
RELAY connection. Use a shielded connection
cable.
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3.3.6 CONTROL
1
5
6 9
1
5
6
9
3.3.7 RS232C
The CONTROL connection (Fig. 3-4, 11, Pos. D) contains the following signal pins:
• Analog outputs for the signals of the individual channels
• Recorder output. This is a programmable analog output which can be assigned to one of the three channels.
• HV-EMI. Used to switch the high-vacuum circuit of the
PEG sensor on and off. The signal levels are: On =
+24 V. Off = 0 V. See Reference [7].
Pin assignment
Fig. 3-9 CONTROL appliance plug (D-Sub, 9-pin)
1 Analog output 1
2 Analog output 3
3GND
4 HV-EMI 3
5 HV-EMI 1
6 Analog output 2
7 Recorder output
8GND
9 HV-EMI 2
1 Connect the peripheral components with the CON-
TROL connection. Use a shielded connection
cable.
The RS232C serial interface (Fig. 3-4, 11, Pos. F)
allows remote control of the unit via a computer or a terminal. See Chapter 6 Computer interface, 32.
In addition, the interface may be used for firmware
updates. See Chapter 7.2 Program transfer mode, 45.
Pin assignment
Fig. 3-10 RS232C appliance socket (D-Sub, 9-pin)
1 n.c. / SUP
2TXD
3RXD
4n.c.
5GND
6DSR
7n.c.
8CTS
9GND
1 Connect the serial interface of the computer with
the RS232C connection. Use a shielded cable.
NOTE:
Use a serial extension cable with a 9-pin plug and a
9-pin socket. The cable must not contain any crossed
wires.
NOTE:
The analog outputs (pins 1, 2, 6) differ from the displayed values by no more than ±50 mV.
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4Operation
parach
ABC
D
E
F
G
4.1 Front panel
Fig. 4-1, 15 shows the front panel of the VGC403. The
VGC402 is not equipped with the switching points SP5
and SP6 (Pos. A) and the display for the channel 3 (Pos.
F).
Pressure unit
The top right corner (Pos. C) of the display indicates the
pressure unit: mbar, Torr, Pa, or Micron.
Channels
There is a separate display area for each of the available
channels (Pos. D, E, F). From the left to the right, this
area displays the following information:
Display Significance
1, 2, 3 Channel number
FAIL (flashing) Error
DEG (illuminated) Degas function is acti-
vated
HV (illuminated) High-vacuum circuit is
activated
+18
-8.8.8.8.8
Measurement or status
message
OFS (illuminated) Offset correction is acti-
vated
Fig. 4-1 Front panel of the VGC403
A Switching function indicator
B Parameter mode
C Pressure unit
D Display area for channel 1
E Display area for channel 2
F Display area for channel 3
G Control buttons
4.1.1 Display
Switching functions
The top left corner (Pos. A) of the display indicates the
switching function states. An illuminated triangle above a
number indicates that the pressure is above the lower
threshold value. An illuminated triangle below a number
indicates that the pressure is below the upper threshold
value. See Fig. 5-1, 21.
Parameter mode
The PARA indicator (Pos. B) is illuminated when the unit
is set to the parameter mode.
COR (illuminated) Gas type correction is
activated
4.1.2 Control buttons
CH
The CH button is used to select a channel. This may be
necessary e.g. if you want to switch a particular sensor on
or off, or if you want to modify the sensor parameters. The
number of the currently selected channel is flashing for a
few seconds.
PARA
The PARA button is used to select the parameter mode.
The PARA indicator (Pos. B) is illuminated and you can
modify various parameters. See Chapter 4.5 Parameter
mode, 19.
Arrow buttons (DOWN/UP)
The arrow buttons are required for entering data in the
parameter mode. Pressing one of these buttons will
decrease or increase the currently displayed value. In the
following, these buttons will be referred to as DOWN and
UP, respectively.
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4.2 Switching on and off
4.3 Operating modes
4.2.1 Switching on
1 Switch the mains switch on. See Fig. 3-4, 11,
Pos. H.
After switching on, the Vacuum Gauge Controller will perform the following actions:
•Self test
• Identify all sensors
• Restore the previously set parameters
• Activate measurement mode
• Adapt parameters (if a sensor type has changed
meanwhile)
4.2.2 Switching off
1 Switch the mains switch off. See Fig. 3-4, 11,
Pos. H.
4.2.3 Waiting time
CAUTION
Delay time.
The Vacuum Gauge Controller can be set to one of the
following operating modes:
Measurement mode
The measurement mode is the standard operating mode.
It displays the pressure readings of the sensors. In case
of an error, a status message is displayed instead. See
Chapter 4.4 Measurement mode, 17.
Parameter mode
The parameter mode gives you access to various parameters. You can check the parameter settings or modify
them using the arrow buttons. This allows you to configure the Vacuum Gauge Controller. See Chapter 4.5
Parameter mode, 19.
Program transfer mode
The program transfer mode is used to transfer the latest
version of the firmware to the Vacuum Gauge Controller.
See Chapter 7.2 Program transfer mode, 45.
After switching off, the Vacuum Gauge Controller requires approximately 10 seconds to
initialize again.
Wait for at least 10 seconds before you switch
the Vacuum Gauge Controller on again.
NOTE:
If the Vacuum Gauge Controller has been installed in
a control panel or a rack, it can also be switched on
and off via the central power distributor.
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4.4 Measurement mode
parach
parach
parach
4.4.3 Control button functions
4.4.1 Selection
The Vacuum Gauge Controller automatically selects the
measurement mode after it has been switched on.
When the unit is set to the parameter mode, it will automatically return to the measurement mode if no button is
pressed for 10 seconds.
4.4.2 Description
The measurement mode is the standard operating mode.
It displays the pressure readings of the sensors. A status
message is displayed if the pressure exceeds the permissible range. See Tab. 4-1, 17.
Display Pressure
Er Hi Significantly above the permissible
range
The FAIL indicator flashes
The error signal relay switches
Reading In the permissible range
4.4.3.1 Selecting a channel
1 Press the CH button
Fig. 4-2 Pressing the CH button
The unit selects the next channel. The number of the
selected channel is flashing for a few seconds.
4.4.3.2 Selecting parameter mode
1 Press the PARA button
Er Lo Significantly below the permissible
range
The FAIL indicator flashes
The error signal relay switches
Er x Error message of BPG400/HPG
x = Error code (High-Byte)
Er xx Error message of BCG, BPG402
xxH = Error code
noSEn See Tab. 4-2, 18
noid See Tab. 4-2, 18
oFF See Tab. 5-14, 30
Hot See Chapter 5.2.6, 25
SELF See Chapter 5.2.8, 25
CH 1 See Chapter 5.2.8, 25
CH 2 See Chapter 5.2.8, 25
CH 3 See Chapter 5.2.8, 25
LoC See Chapter 5.4.5, 30
Tab. 4-1 Display when in measurement mode
Channels which are not connected to a sensor display
noSEn. This status message disappears after approximately two minutes.
Fig. 4-3 Pressing the PARA button
The unit changes to the parameter mode. See
Chapter 4.5 Parameter mode, 19. It will automatically
return to the measurement mode if no button is pressed
for 10 seconds.
4.4.3.3 Switching high-vacuum circuit on
The high-vacuum circuit of the following sensors can be
switched on manually: PEG.
For this purpose the sensor control must be set to HAnd.
See Chapter 5.2.6 Sensor activation (S-on), 25.
1 Press the CH button to select the required channel
2 Keep the UP button pressed for approximately 1
second
Fig. 4-4 Press the UP button for 1 second
The sensor on the selected channel is switched on. The
HV indicator is illuminated. The display shows the pressure reading or a status message. See Tab. 4-1, 17.
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