
MKS Instruments UK Ltd
Microvision2 Hardware Manual – SP101015.102 August 2010
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4. Rear Panel Connections
The rear panel incorporates all the connections required by the Microvision2
RGA.
Details on these connectors and their use can be found in this section.
4.1 X-Trip
The X-Trip connector requires a special locking, stereo jack plug, which is supplied with the unit. Do not
use a standard 3.5mm jack plug. Replacements are available from MKS Instruments if required.
The external trip feature is used to protect the filaments and electron multiplier from exposure to high
pressures. It allows an independent total pressure gauge or signal from a vacuum control system to be
connected to the Microvision2 as protection against accidental damage.
It is the most effective of the trips available and we would always recommend its use.
The external trip input can be driven in three ways:
1. Uncommitted relay contact