Technical Information
Ionization Gauge Instruction Manual - 274026 - Rev. B
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Gauge Specifications
Table 4-4
Series 274 Bayard-Alpert Gauge Physical and Operating Data
Physical Data
Tubulated Gauge
EB Degassable Nude Gauge
I
2
R Degassable Nude Gauge
Tubulation
.75 inch (19mm) or 1 inch
(25mm) dia. x 2.25 inch (57mm )
long, Kovar, Pyrex, or flanged
N.A.
N.A.
Envelope
Nonex 7720 Glass, 2.25 inch
(57mm) dia. x 5 inch (127mm)
long
Nude with 2.75 inch o.d.
ConFlat flange
Nude with 2.75 inch o.d.
ConFlat flange
Mounting Position
Any - Vertical preferred
Any
Any
Collector
Tungsten, .010 inch dia.
Tungsten, .005 inch dia.
Tungsten, .010 inch dia.
Cathode
Dual tungsten or one thoria
coated Iridium
Dual tungsten or dual thoria
coated Iridium on replaceable
assembly
Thoria coated iridium on
replaceable assembly
Grid
Refractory metals
Refractory metals
Refractory metals
Overall Length
6 inch (152mm)
4.125 inch (105mm)
4.125 inch (105mm)
Insertion Length
N.A.
3 inch (76mm)
3 inch (76mm)
Operating Data
Tubulated Gauge
EB Degassable Nude Gauge
I
2
R Degassable Nude Gauge
Sensitivity for N
2
10/Torr
25/Torr
10/Torr
Typical Accuracy
±
20%
±
20%
±
20%
X-ray Limit
About 3 x 10
-10
About 2 x 10
-11
About 4 x 10
-10
EB Degas
100 watts max.
40 watts max.
100 watts max., 70 watts
nominal
I
2
R Degas
6.3 to 7.5 VAC at 10 A
N.A.
6.3 to 7.5 VAC at 10 A
Bakeout
450
o
C
450
o
C
450
o
C
Cathode Heating Current
4 to 6 A
2.5 to 3.5 A
4 to 6 A
Cathode Heating Voltage
3 to 5 V
3 to 5 V
3 to 5 V
Cathode Heating Potential
+30 Vdc
+30 Vdc
+30 Vdc
Collector Potential
0 V
0 V
0 V
Grid Potential
+180 Vdc
+180 Vdc
+180 Vdc
EB = Electron Bombardment Degas / I
2
R = Resistance Heated Degas / N
2
= Nitrogen / N.A. = Not Applicable