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Chapter 1 Safety & Introduction
1.1 About These Instructions
These instructions explain how to install, operate, and maintain the
Granville-Phillips
® Micro-Ion ® E vacuum gauge module.
The module may have an analog output or an RS–232 output. Installation
and operating procedures depend on the output.
• This chapter explains caution and warning statements, which must be
adhered to at all times; explains your responsibility for reading and
following all instructions; defines the terms that are used throughout this
instruction manual; and explains how to contact customer service.
• Chapter 2 explains how to install the module.
• Chapter 3 is an operational overview of the module.
• Chapter 4 explains analog module operation.
• Chapter 5 explains RS–232 module operation.
• Chapter 6 explains troubleshooting; Micro-Ion E gauge testing, removal
and replacement; and module return procedures.
• Appendix A provides specifications for the module.
• Appendix B explains how the Micro-Ion E gauge measures pressure.
1.2 Caution and Warning
Statements
This manual contains caution and warning statements with which you must
comply to prevent inaccurate measurement, property damage, or personal
injury.
Caution statements alert you to hazards or unsafe
practices that could result in inaccurate measurement,
minor personal injury or property damage.
Each caution statement explains what you must do to prevent or
avoid the potential result of the specified hazard or unsafe
practice.
WARNING
Warning statements alert you to hazards or unsafe
practices that could result in severe property damage or
personal injury due to electrical shock, fire, or explosion.
Each warning statement explains what you must do to prevent
or avoid the potential result of the specified hazard or unsafe
practice.