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Series 316

Granville-Phillips

Series 316 Convectron

Vacuum Measurement Controller

Instruction Manual

Instruction manual part number 316005

Revision B - December 2012

Summary of Contents for Granville-Phillips Convectron 316 Series

Page 1: ...Series 316 Granville Phillips Series 316 Convectron Vacuum Measurement Controller Instruction Manual Instruction manual part number 316005 Revision B December 2012...

Page 2: ...4400 FAX 1 303 652 2844 Email co csr brooks com Brooks Automation Inc 15 Elizabeth Drive Chelmsford MA 01824 USA Phone 1 978 262 2400 For customer service 24 hours per day 7 days per week every day o...

Page 3: ...ge 316504 Configured for Thermocouple Gauge on Channel A Half rack mount 316505 Left mount for 19 inch rack 316506 Center mount for 19 inch rack 316507 Bench top configured for Thermocouple Gauge 3165...

Page 4: ...ount 23 NW16KF Flange Mount 24 Other Mounting Options 24 2 4 Convectron Gauge Operation 24 2 4 1 Reading Pressure 24 Special Considerations For Use Below 10 3 Torr 24 Use With Gases Other Than N2 and...

Page 5: ...er Framing 56 6 2 4 Talk Only Mode 57 6 2 5 Handshake Line Control Switches 57 6 2 6 Invert RTS Switch 57 6 3 Operation 57 6 3 1 Command Syntax 58 6 4 RS 232 Theory of Operation 59 Handshaking 59 6 5...

Page 6: ...tall suitable pressure relief valves or rupture disks that will release pressure at a level considerably below that pressure which the system can safely withstand Suppliers of pressure relief valves a...

Page 7: ...rline and the airline delivers the shipment to customs the claim must be filed with the airline Any damaged material including all containers and packaging should be held for carrier inspection If you...

Page 8: ...same functions as the Convectron module but pressure measurement range is 1 x 10 3 Torr to 1 Torr of N2 Capacitance Manometer Module Chapter 4 Provides gas type independent pressure measurement from 1...

Page 9: ...apply power until the correct configuration is achieved Figure 1 1 Line Voltage Select Jumpers Power Supply PC Board 1 2 2 Module Installation Only a Phillips screwdriver is necessary for module inst...

Page 10: ...side It is not necessary to remove the lower front screw 3 Remove the connectors holding the bus ribbon cable from all boards to the right when viewed from the front of the position in which the new m...

Page 11: ...12 MANUAL P N 316005 REV B Figure 1 3 Mounting Configurations...

Page 12: ...shaped bracket 7 and two spring clamps 6 which grip into grooves in the side of the control unit Note that the 316 Controller should be mounted in a location with free air flow and ambient temperature...

Page 13: ...and Indicators A description of the controls and indicators found on a basic 316 VGC is given in this section For detailed instructions pertaining to particular modules refer to the chapter for that p...

Page 14: ...d via the display bus These lines carry BCD format pressure data which is used to generate the 316 VGC display The bus is updated once per millisecond Fifteen cycles are used for display data Modules...

Page 15: ...ated in the chapters for the specific modules The 316 VGC is designed for easy repair by replacement of modules If the user elects to perform repairs at the component level repairs properly made with...

Page 16: ...or to returning your unit for repairs A repair order must accompany returned equipment even when the equipment is being returned for a warranty repair at no charge Be sure to include a detailed descri...

Page 17: ...l specifications relating to that module Physical dimensions and weight Width 241 mm 9 5 in with 1 2 rack mounting tabs Height 89 mm 3 5 in Depth 356 mm 14 in includes 76 mm 3 in for connectors and ca...

Page 18: ...ation that will help us determine the cause of the problem as well as protect our analysis and calibration equipment from contamination Problem description Application description Has this product bee...

Page 19: ...used above 1000 Torr true pressure Series 316 Controllers are furnished calibrated for N2 They also measure the pressure of air correctly within the accuracy of the instrument Do not attempt to use a...

Page 20: ...layed in displays B and C via the dual channel B and C module These gauges modules and displays are designated CGA CGB and CGC in this manual Analog output logarithmic in pressure 1 volt per decade is...

Page 21: ...ing port cover until you are ready to install the gauge tube x Do not mount the gauge tube in a manner such that deposition of process vapors upon the internal surfaces of the tube can occur through l...

Page 22: ...designed to fit a standard 1 2 in compression quick connect mount such as the Cajon Co Ultra Torr fittings Remove the caplug from the gauge tube port insert the gauge tube port into the compression fi...

Page 23: ...llitorr while higher pressures display no exponent indicating Torr Special Considerations For Use Below 10 3 Torr During a fast pumpdown from atmosphere thermal effects will prevent the Convectron fro...

Page 24: ...ves for the Convectron Gauge with gauges supplied by other manufacturers If you must measure the pressure of gases other than N2 or air use Figures 2 3 through 2 8 to determine the maximum safe indica...

Page 25: ...travel horizontally to the right to attempt to intersect the He curve Because the intersection is off scale it is apparent that this true pressure measurement requirement for helium exceeds the capabi...

Page 26: ...MANUAL P N 316005 REV B 27 Figure 2 3 Convectron Gauge Indicated vs True Pressure Curve 0 1 to 100 mTorr...

Page 27: ...28 MANUAL P N 316005 REV B Figure 2 4 Convectron Gauge Indicated vs True Pressure Curve 0 1 to 1000 Torr...

Page 28: ...MANUAL P N 316005 REV B 29 Figure 2 5 Convectron Gauge Indicated vs True Pressure Curve 0 1 to 1000 Torr...

Page 29: ...30 MANUAL P N 316005 REV B Figure 2 6 Convectron Gauge Indicated vs True Pressure Curve 10 4 to 0 1 mbar...

Page 30: ...MANUAL P N 316005 REV B 31 Figure 2 7 Convectron Gauge Indicated vs True Pressure Curve 0 1 to 1000 mbar...

Page 31: ...32 MANUAL P N 316005 REV B Figure 2 8 Convectron Gauge Indicated vs True Pressure Curve 0 1 to 1000 mbar...

Page 32: ...its the analog output will be scaled to 0 volts 1 x 10 2 Pa Internal offset adjustments are provided which allow a shift in the analog output at 10 4 Torr away from 0 volts to anywhere in the range 7...

Page 33: ...at if the adjustment is turned too far below zero a minus sign will appear before the exponent 0 0 0 Thus proper zero calibration is achieved when only 0 0 0 appears 2 5 2 Atmosphere Adjustment ATM Al...

Page 34: ...ghly flammable and should be used away from open flame or electrical equipment Hold the gauge tube with the main body horizontal and the port projecting upward at an angle of 45 degrees and slowly fil...

Page 35: ...ease to its previous value The opposite events happen for a pressure increase The bridge voltage is a non linear function of pressure Figure 2 13 Simplified Schematic of the Convectron Gauge All mater...

Page 36: ...e between the Controller and the gauge tube is unplugged or has a broken wire 2 Broken sensor wire inside the gauge tube Microprocessor P Failure LED is illuminated Microprocessor failure AD Failure L...

Page 37: ...mA maximum current Maximum Temperature Range 150 0 C Gauge Operating Temperature 150 0 C to 50 0 C Display Resolution Range Resolution Torr 0 1 x 10 3 to 99 9 x 10 3 0 1 x 10 3 100 x 10 3 to 999 x 10...

Page 38: ...s 5 and 6 3 2 Thermocouple Gauge Module Installation 3 2 1 Units of Measure Your instrument was shipped from the factory preset to display the units of measure Torr millibar or pascal that you request...

Page 39: ...4 1 Reading Pressure The basic 316 VGC with thermocouples displays pressure from one thermocouple gauge in display A and two additional thermocouple pressures can be shown in displays B and C Since t...

Page 40: ...0 0 shows in the display Note that if the adjustment is turned too far below zero a minus sign 0 0 will appear in the display Thus proper zero calibration is achieved when only the 0 0 appears Figure...

Page 41: ...eration The thermocouple gauge is a heat loss transducer A constant AC voltage is applied to the sensor wire causing the wire to heat up Molecules in the surrounding gas conduct heat from the wire so...

Page 42: ...an electrical short or there is a circuit failure OFF Scale or LED is illuminated Circuit failure or TC gauge is out of calibration P Failure LED is illuminated Microprocessor failure A D Failure LED...

Page 43: ...t digits Gas Type N2 Air Display Update Time 0 5 sec typical Switch selectable to 3 sec reading averaged Analog Output Voltage Maximum Current 0 to 10 V nonlinear 10 mA Display Resolution Range Resolu...

Page 44: ...vectron gauge controls channels 3 and 4 Analog output is provided for both gauges the output is linear with pressure for the manometer and logarithmic for the Convectron 4 2 Installation Units of Meas...

Page 45: ...ometers are not standardized Granville Phillips provides cables terminated with tinned wire leads Figure 4 3 shows the color coded functions of the wires Refer to the manual for your capacitance manom...

Page 46: ...uts are provided on the rear panel for both the Convectron gauge and capacitance manometer Standard 1 8 inch miniature phone jack connectors are provided for the analog output The analog output for th...

Page 47: ...roller Setup 1 Disconnect the capacitance manometer cable either at the gauge head or at the controller 2 Adjust the vacuum potentiometer until the third display line displays a single 0 If the adjust...

Page 48: ...ration system or a standard voltage reference The Full Scale Adjust potentiometer and the CM Analog Out Full Scale potentiometer do not interact and can be adjusted independently 4 6 Theory of Operati...

Page 49: ...failure 4 8 Specifications See Chapter 2 on the Convectron Gauge for additional specifications Gauge Type Any capacitance manometer transducer that requires 15 Vdc power at d 250 mA and outputs 0 10...

Page 50: ...6 channels The first 2 channels are assigned to the CGA or TCA If present channels 3 and 4 are assigned to CGB or TCB and channels 5 and 6 to CGC TCC or CMC All six channels have selectable polarity...

Page 51: ...x 10 5 This allows for the entire pressure range of all supported transducer types and systems of units The setpoint is displayed in scientific notation The setpoint is compared directly to the displ...

Page 52: ...leased It will scroll slowly until a decade boundary is crossed and then will speed up to facilitate rapid changes across many decades Release the button when you have entered the desired decade and t...

Page 53: ...nce the process control and computer interface modules derive their pressure data directly from the display bus they will be unable to update their pressure data while setpoints are being displayed Th...

Page 54: ...relay The manual override switches when set to ON or OFF position take precedence over the microcontroller s decision 5 5 Process Control Troubleshooting The setpoints are read from non volatile memo...

Page 55: ...ion the switch is away from the PC board The interface protocol is set using 8 switches as illustrated in the tables below and Figure 6 1 Switch S1 is the Talk Only switch shown at the top of the illu...

Page 56: ...nvert this line and connect it directly to the Clear To Send CTS line of the host computer Switch S2 if OFF when the 316 goes through its power up sequence tells the RS 232 interface to invert the pol...

Page 57: ...ingle ASCII digit 0 if the corresponding relay is inactive 1 if active Modifier B response a byte of data with bits 0 through 5 set clear according to whether the corresponding relay is active inactiv...

Page 58: ...cter The 316 will wait until both are true before beginning transmission of a character and will not test them again until ready to begin transmitting the next After transmitting the terminator the 31...

Page 59: ...wn in Figure 6 2 Note that the received and transmitted data lines are defined as seen by the 316 Many companies supply null modems or switch boxes for the purpose of reconfiguring the control lines f...

Page 60: ...ASCII switch selectable Parity Even odd or none switch selectable Stop bits 1 or 2 8 character bits plus parity allows only 1 stop bit Handshake Outputs DTR RTS RTS polarity selectable Inputs DSR CTS...

Page 61: ...488 module are read by the microprocessor only during the power up sequence To change any of the switch functions you must change the switch setting then cycle the power to the 316 controller 7 2 1 Se...

Page 62: ...return is optional and messages terminated with only the line feed will be accepted Note that the CRLF terminator is in general appended automatically by the host computer s interface software to the...

Page 63: ...in the incoming message one of the following messages will be returned in place of the normal response and if the SRQ mode is used bit 5 in the serial poll response byte will be set OVERRUN ERROR Ret...

Page 64: ...ble Cause P Failure LED is illuminated or flashing Microcontroller failure OVERRUN ERROR message Host software failure SYNTAX ERROR message Message to 316 not in accord with specified syntax 7 5 IEEE...

Page 65: ...pon next power up cycle 8 2 RS 485 Installation 8 2 1 RS 485 Address The address dial on the RS 485 module on the back of the controller and Switch S1 determine the controller s base RS 485 address Sw...

Page 66: ...ory Setting 8 2 4 Character Framing for the RS 485 Computer Interface Character framing for the RS 485 computer interface is determined by setting switches S2 3 S2 4 and S2 5 The factory default setti...

Page 67: ...t computer 2 wire configuration for the typical 5 volt and 24 volt systems Figure 8 3 RS 485 Bias Resistors In a four wire configuration connect TX on the gauge controller to RX on the host computer a...

Page 68: ...uration you have chosen for the RS 485 module Communication is via ASCII strings A message consists of a start character an address AA command and a command modifier followed by a terminator The messa...

Page 69: ...ay is inactive 1 if active Modifier B response a byte of data with bits 0 through 5 set clear according to whether the corresponding relay is active inactive Bit 6 will always be set to guarantee that...

Page 70: ...other sources Bias resistors incorrect or non existent If the start character is not received properly the controller may not interpret it as a start character and the controller will not respond The...

Page 71: ...rmally assigned to the computer interface module 9 2 1 Cable Connections The output is via a D type 9 pin connector for which the mating parts have been supplied The pin assignment for the output conn...

Page 72: ...ero adjust R31 TC C full scale adjust 9 4 1 Gauge Output Zero Adjust Set the gauge display to read 0 Zero Adjust TC Zero R11 for channel A R21 for channel B or R30 for channel C for exactly 0 00 Vdc o...

Page 73: ...ssible Cause P Failure LED is illuminated or flashing Microcontroller failure There are no other user troubleshooting procedures associated with the Linear Analog Output Module If you are having diffi...

Page 74: ...488 SRQ Mode 63 IEEE 488 Talk Only Mode 63 IEEE 488 Troubleshooting 64 Implosion or Explosion 7 Instrument Grounding 14 Line Voltage Selection 10 Linear Analog Output Module 72 Linear Analog Output M...

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Page 76: ...Dry Creek Parkway Longmont CO 80503 USA Phone 1 800 776 6543 Phone 1 303 652 4400 FAX 1 303 652 2844 Email co csr brooks com Brooks Automation Inc 15 Elizabeth Drive Chelmsford MA 01824 USA Phone 1 97...

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