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Transpector SPS Operating Manual
Electron Multiplier error
Defective sensor, EM
shorted
Check sensor with Ohm
meter. See sensor pin-out
diagram
Fix or replace sensor
EM just replaced
Verify that EM is plugged
into the HV pin properly
Electronics failure
Return to INFICON for
repair
Temperature error
Transpector SPS internal
ambient temp >70°C
Verify unit is installed
properly, ambient temp
<50°C
Verify that there are no heat
sources in local proximity
Verify that the internal fan is
providing adequate airflow
Electronics failure
Return to INFICON for
repair
Overpressure
Total pressure plate current
exceeded trip threshold
Reduce pressure at the ion
source to less than 5E-4
Torr
Total pressure plate is
contaminated
Replace ion source
Process pressure too high
for sampling orifice
Reduce process pressure
Install proper orifice for
process pressure
Electrometer error
Excessive current
(>2E-6 Amps)
Reduce pressure at the ion
source
Reduce EM voltage
Electronics failure
Return to INFICON for
repair
Table 8-1 Symptom—Cause—Remedy Chart (continued)
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REMEDY