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Instruction Manual

Terranova

Model 906A Convection Gauge Controller

for use with a 275 CONVECTRON

®

 or 

MKS/HPS 317 CEP tube  

        rev082813sr

  Copyright (c) 2006 by Duniway Stockroom Corp.

TELEPHONE: 650-969-8811     TOLL-FREE (U.S. only): 800-446-8811     FAX: 650-965-0764     EMAIL: [email protected]

www.duniway.com

Summary of Contents for Terranova 906A

Page 1: ...tion Manual Terranova Model 906A Convection Gauge Controller for use with a 275 CONVECTRON or MKS HPS 317 CEP tube rev082813sr Copyright c 2006 by Duniway Stockroom Corp TELEPHONE 650 969 8811 TOLL FR...

Page 2: ...ube D Connect the Gauge Tube E Attach the Gauge Cable F Make Relay Connections G Accessory Connector H Check Voltage Setting I Attach the Power Cord V Operation page 13 A Turn Power On B Choice of 275...

Page 3: ...e 2 Model 906A dimensions page 5 Figure 3 Model 906A rear view page 5 Figure 4 Model 906A Sensor Connector Pins page 11 Figure 5 Accessory Connector Pin Assignments page 11 Figure 6 Analog Voltage Out...

Page 4: ...nel Limitation on use of Compression Mounts WARNING Do not use a compression mount quick connect for attaching the gauge tube to the vacuum system in applications that may develop pos itive pressures...

Page 5: ...earPanel Dimensions Figure 1 Model 906A front view Figure 2 Model 906A dimensions Figure 3 Model 906A rear view CONVECTRON is a registered trademark of Granville Phillips Company TELEPHONE 650 969 881...

Page 6: ...election is automatic 2 Display Range 19 mTorr bar to 995 torr mbar pressures lower than 19 mTorr bar display LO pressures higher than 995 torr mbar display HI if cable is not plugged in display shows...

Page 7: ...relays 2 amp 240 VAC contacts independent Normally Open and Normally Closed 5 volts is provided for TTL applications available through the DB15 accessory connector 13 Nonvolatile Memory for VAC ATM an...

Page 8: ...n standard 1 8 DIN cutout 19 Environmental Considerations not for use with explosive or corrosive gases 20 Vacuum Gauge Tubes are available from the following sources Duniway Stockroom Corp 48501 Milm...

Page 9: ...unt ing clip attaches to each of the sides of the controller unit To attach the clip slide the beveled surfaces of the clip under the cutout on the side of the box and push the clip toward the back of...

Page 10: ...r unit Push the plug onto the jack until it is firmly in place Tighten the retaining screws to make certain the connector remains in place Loose connections can damage the gauge NOTE If you have a cab...

Page 11: ...The Accessory Connector is the top DB15 connector on the rear panel of the 906A The connector has female pins the mating connector must have male pins If you need help identifying a con nector source...

Page 12: ...906A with serial number lower than 2310 are not of this universal design If you are in doubt as whether your 906A is uni versal input please check the 906A rear panel for the recommended input voltag...

Page 13: ...275 to CEP response curves unplug the 906A from its power source Press and hold RAISE and SELECT buttons at the same time while holding the RAISE and SE LECT buttons depressed plug the power cord in Y...

Page 14: ...arting point for re calibrating the gauge controller This procedure also enters OFF for the set points To recover the factory settings unplug the 906A for its line voltage power source Press and hold...

Page 15: ...eading the Set Points To see the value of a set point push the SELECT button until the desired SET PT LED is flashing K Setting the Set Points The range for the set point settings is from 3 mTorr mbar...

Page 16: ...500 log10P where V is the Analog Output in volts P is the pressure in mtorr or bar The pressure as a function of the Analog Output voltage is P log 1 2V or P 10 2V where P is pressure in mtorr or bar...

Page 17: ...its no parity 1 stop bit The interface is through the DB15 accessory connector pin 7 is Tx signal from terminal to the 906A pin 8 is Rx response from the 906A to the terminal pin 9 is return ground To...

Page 18: ...is active set point relay is on To read the units of measure send a lower case u ASCII value 117 this returns torr or mbar depending on the units selected To read the type of Convection Gauge Selected...

Page 19: ...0 208 0 247 0 270 0 259 0 163 0 085 0 310 0 140 0 192 0 5 0 307 0 494 0 673 0 599 0 582 0 427 0 214 0 764 0 353 0 477 1 0 59 0 93 1 51 1 03 1 01 0 92 0 39 1 56 0 73 0 95 2 1 12 1 67 4 02 1 59 1 62 2 1...

Page 20: ...ions section Reinsert the fuse assembly into the power module push it in until the ears click into place B Schematic Diagrams Because of the proprietary nature of our products we do not supply schemat...

Page 21: ...t the gauge tube is clean and not contaminated a contaminated or dirty gauge tube can cause erratic readings Use an ohmmeter to check that none of the CONVECTRON gauge pins are shorted to the metal ho...

Page 22: ...le the gauge is at atmospheric pres sure do not use a method which applies more than 10 mA to the pins or you will damage the fine internal wires between pins resistance 1 and 2 20 ohm to 30 ohm 2 and...

Page 23: ...nd pin 6 is on the left side of the bottom row These measurements must be made while the gauge is at atmospheric pressure do not use a method which applies more than 10 mA to the pins or you will dama...

Page 24: ...products For resistive loads maximum current varies from 2 amps at 30 VDC 60 VAC downward to 0 4 amps at 150 VDC 300VAC 2 Protective Circuits for Non Resistive Loads For application of the Set Point r...

Page 25: ...ive circuits for set point relays please see the Potter and Brumfield publication on the following link http www pandbrelays com app_pdfs 13c3311 pdf D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P W W W D U...

Page 26: ...ice call first to 650 969 8811 or 800 446 8811 to obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA Then pack the instru ment securely using the original packaging if it is available being sure that the RM...

Page 27: ...Duniway Stockroom for warranty service Buyer will pre pay shipping charges and will pay all duties and taxes for products returned to Duniway Stockroom Duniway Stockroom will pay for return of product...

Page 28: ...lowing standards or normal documents EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards EN 50081 1 1992 EN 50082 1 1993 Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC Electrical Tec...

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