
946 Controller Instruction Manual
pg. 13
CP
10° to 50°C (50° to 122°F)
CM & FC
0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Maximum Sensor bakeout temperature (without cables)
CC
Series 431 – 250°C (482°F) when backshell subassembly
removed, 125°C (257°F) otherwise
Series 423 – 400°C (752°F) CF flange version only with magnet
removed
Series 422-versions bakable and operable to 250°C are
available.
HC
60
o
C (104°F) with cable attached
300
o
C (572°F) max, with CF, cable removed
150
o
C
(302°F), with KF and Viton
®
seal, cable removed
Pirani
50°C (122°F)
CP
100°C (212°F) plastic shell internally coated for RF shielding
250°C (482°F) on aluminum housing for RF shielding version.
Convectron
150°C (302°F)
CM & FC
N/A
Hot cathode sensitivity
LPN
9 Torr
-1
(
20%)
Mini BA
12 Torr
-1
(
20%)
Hot Cathode filament type
LPN
Tungsten (
W) or Yttria (Y
2
O
3
) coated iridium
Mini BA
Yttria (Y
2
O
3
) coated iridium
Hot Cathode degas power (E-beam, at grid)
LPN
20 W max
Mini BA
5 W max
Operating voltages
HC
Grid: 180 VDC (normal operation); up to 600 V during degas
Filament bias: 30 VDC
Filament: 1.8 VDC @ 2A
CC
4.0 kVDC
Hot Cathode X-ray limit
LPN & Mini BA
3x10
-10
Torr
Dimensions
CC
Series 431 and 422 –
2.2
6.3 in (
56
160 mm)
Series 423 –
2.6
3.4 in (
66
86 mm)