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CHAPTER 3:
Installation and Setup
Model CRX-6.5K Probe Station
3.2.1 Space
Requirements and
Suggested Layout
Some consideration should be given to the floor plan before placing the probe station.
The Model CRX-6.5K probe station and equipment are relatively compact. The CCR
compressor comes with flexible helium lines that allow it to be placed as far away as
3.3 m (10.8 ft). However, the vacuum pumping station must be within 1 m (39 in) of
the vacuum chamber for optimum performance. The site must have enough space to
provide access to all controls without posing a risk to the operator. A suggested floor
plan is illustrated in FIGURE 3-1. The suggested layout can be mirrored or rearranged
to fit in the available space. FIGURE 3-2 illustrates the necessary ceiling height for the
probe station and associated components.
FIGURE 3-1
Suggested floor plan
FIGURE 3-2
Suggested elevation
CCR
compressor
Vacuum
pump
Probe station
Light
source
Monitor
Model 336
Helium line
isolator
Pressurized
gas tank
485 mm
(19.1 in)
430 mm
(16.9 in)
1800 mm
(70.9 in)
446 mm
(17.6 in)
311 mm
(12.2 in)
711 mm
(28.0 in)
430 mm
(16.9 in)
762 mm
(30.0 in)
2500 mm
(98.4 in)
600 mm
(23.6 in)
236 mm
(9.3 in)
775 mm
(30.5 in)
170 mm
(6.7 in)
Ø254 mm
(10.0 in)
Vacuum pump
1500 mm
(59.1 in)
850 mm
(33.5 in)
245 mm
(9.7 in)
509 mm
(20.0 in)
1325 mm
(52.2 in)
787 mm
(31.0 in)
suggested
