PRESSURE CONTROLLER operating manual
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Introduction
Your new pressure controller has a variety of innovative features:
•
1000 readings per second
ensures high resolution data.
•
Backlit display with adjustable contrast
is easy to read in
direct sunlight. In dimly lit areas, press the bottom-center
logo to turn on the backlight (see
•
Ability to control gases and liquids
to accommodate for a wide
range of pressure control applications, when properly configured.
•
Data logging to your PC
over a serial data connection to capture all
pressure data, for logging and analysis purposes (see
Please take the time to find and read the information for your specific
device. This manual covers the following Alicat Scientific instruments:
• PC
-Series absolute, gauge, and differential pressure controllers
• PC3
-Series external-sensing pressure controllers
• IVC
-Series integrated vacuum controllers
This includes devices configured with
corrosion-resistant materials
(PCS, PC3S), devices with a
remote-sensing line
(PC3, PC3S), a
remote
sensor
(EXTSEN),
“hammerhead” dual valve
configurations (PCH, PCR,
PCRH),
pneumatic valves
(PCP), and most combinations of these options.
This also includes devices labeled as approved for CSA Class 1 Div 2 and
ATEX Class 1 Zone 2 hazardous environments. See
for Special
Conditions regarding the use of CSA/ATEX labeled devices.
Recalibration
Your pressure controller is a precision device, and an annual calibration
is strongly recommended.
A yearly recalibration has several benefits:
•
It ensures that your unit is functioning according to specification.
•
Contamination may cause the instrument to measure improperly.
Recalibration ensures the instrument is clean and free of debris.
•
Recalibration maintains your LIFETIME WARRANTY (see
).
Sending your unit in for recalibration is quick, easy, and inexpensive.
Please keep the original box to return your Alicat instrument for recali-
bration. For more information regarding recalibration, see
.
