DUNIWAY Stockroom Terranova 906A Instruction Manual

DUNIWAY Stockroom Terranova 906A Instruction Manual

Convection gauge controller for use with a 275 convectron or mks/hps 317 cep tube

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D U N I W A Y
S T O C K R O O M
C O R P .
W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M
Instruction Manual
Terranova
Model 906A Convection Gauge Controller
®
for use with a 275 CONVECTRON
or
MKS/HPS 317 CEP tube
rev082813sr
Copyright (c) 2006 by Duniway Stockroom Corp.
1 of 28
TELEPHONE: 650-969-8811
TOLL-FREE (U.S. only): 800-446-8811
FAX: 650-965-0764
EMAIL: info@duniway.com
www.duniway.com

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Terranova Model 906A Convection Gauge Controller ® for use with a 275 CONVECTRON MKS/HPS 317 CEP tube rev082813sr Copyright (c) 2006 by Duniway Stockroom Corp. 1 of 28 TELEPHONE: 650-969-8811 TOLL-FREE (U.S. only): 800-446-8811 FAX: 650-965-0764 EMAIL: info@duniway.com www.duniway.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M Table of Contents Safety Information page 4 Front Panel, Rear Panel &...
  • Page 3 D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M K. Setting the Set Points L.
  • Page 4: I Safety Information

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M I Safety Information Explosive Gases WARNING! Do not use the Model 906A Convection Gauge Controller to measure the pressure of combustible gas mixtures.
  • Page 5: Front Panel, Rear Panel & Dimensions

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M II Front Panel, Rear Panel & Dimensions Figure 1: Model 906A: front view Figure 2: Model 906A: dimensions Figure 3: Model 906A: rear view...
  • Page 6: Overview

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M Overview A. General Description The Terranova Scientific Model 906A Convection Gauge Controller displays vacuum pressure as measured from an HPS Model 317 Convection Enhanced Pirani (CEP) or Granville-Phillips ®...
  • Page 7 D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M 7. Pressure Display 3-digit bright red , 10 mm high 8.
  • Page 8 Side clips are provided for panel mounting in standard 1/8 DIN cutout. 19. Environmental Considerations not for use with explosive or corrosive gases 20. Vacuum Gauge Tubes are available from the following sources: Duniway Stockroom Corp. 48501 Milmont Drive Fremont, CA 94538 Telephone (800) 446-8811 or (650) 969-8811 FAX (650) 965-0764 HPS Division, MKS Instruments, Inc.
  • Page 9: Installation

    • mounting clips • DB15 accessory connector • this instruction manual If your controller does not have all of these items, call Duniway Stockroom. If it appears to have been damaged in shipment, contact the shipper. B. Mount the Controller You can mount the controller unit freestanding on a bench, table top, or shelf, or you can mount it in a rack or cabinet.
  • Page 10: Connect The Gauge Tube

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M D. Connect the Gauge Tube Make sure that the gauge tube is securely connected to the vacuum system, using good vacuum practice.
  • Page 11: Make Relay Connections

    2,4,5 & 9 shield 2,4,5 & 9 no connection Figure 4: Terranova 906A 15-D to 275 or CEP Connector F. Make Relay Connections You can set two process control set points from the front panel of the controller ( 1) and SET PT 2).
  • Page 12: Check Voltage Setting

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M H. Check Voltage Setting The Model 906A incorporates a universal power supply.
  • Page 13: Operation

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M Operation A. Turn Power On The loudspeaker will “beep”...
  • Page 14: Setting Near Zero

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M E. Setting Near Zero The display may be set to a specific value near zero.
  • Page 15: Set Point Operation

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M I. Set Point Operation When the displayed system pressure is less than the value of the set points, the set point relay is turned on;...
  • Page 16 D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M L. Analog Output The analog output is calculated from the value of the digital display. The output is logarithmic, 0.5 volt/decade;...
  • Page 17: Figure 6 Analog Voltage Output Vs. Pressure

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M Displayed Pressure Analog Output - volts 0.000 0 mTorr (µbar) or less 0.000...
  • Page 18: Figure 8 Serial Rs-232 Cable

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M To read the stored Set Points, send a “1” (ASCII value 49) or “2” (ASCII value 50) to read Set Point 1 or Set Point 2.
  • Page 19: Figure 9 Indicated Pressure For Various Gases

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M O. Other Gases If you need to measure the pressure of gases other than air or nitrogen, refer to the following table: (This data is for the AIR setting of the 906A) Figure 9: Indicated pressure on Model 906A display, torr True...
  • Page 20: Changing Fuses

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M Maintenance A. Changing Fuses The controller contains two fuses.
  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    If fuses burn out repeatedly call Duniway Stockroom. If the display comes on dimly and does not indicate the correct pressure, check to see that the proper voltage has been selected on the power input module.
  • Page 22: Figure 11 Resistance Values & End View - 275 Sensor

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M ® Resistance Reading for the CVT 275/ Sensor Tube CONVECTRON For the CVT 275/CONVECTRON®...
  • Page 23: Figure 12 Resistance Values & End View - Mks/Hps Cep

    D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M Resistance Reading for CEP Sensor Tube Looking at the connector end of the gauge tube, you will see a male 9 pin D connector.
  • Page 24 D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M VIII Application Note Protective Circuits for Set Point Relays 1.
  • Page 25 D U N I W A Y S T O C K R O O M C O R P . W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M To calculate the values of C and R for the “snubber’ circuits, the equations below give some guidance.
  • Page 26: Return Procedure

    W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M Return Procedure If you need to return the gauge controller to Duniway Stockroom for service, call first to 650-969- 8811 or 800-446-8811 to obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA). Then pack the instru- ment securely, using the original packaging if it is available, being sure that the RMA number is clearly marked on the outside of the package.
  • Page 27 W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M Warranty Terranova products of Duniway Stockroom Corp. are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. At our option, we will repair or replace products which prove to be defective during the war- ranty period.
  • Page 28: Declaration Of Conformity

    W W W . D U N I W A Y . C O M XI DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Duniway Stockroom Corp., declare under our sole responsibility, that the following products, displaying the CE mark on the rear panel:...

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