Thermionics e-Gun RCRF-0325 Manual

3 kw rod fed evaporation source

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Model RCRF-0325/0338
3 kW Rod Fed e-Gun
Evaporation Source Manual
Thermionics Laboratory, Inc.
Modesto CA 95351
Phone: 209/529-8357
Fax: 209/529-8449
www.thermionics.com
thermionics laboratory, inc
3kW Rod fed e-gun manual Page 1

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  • Page 1 Model RCRF-0325/0338 3 kW Rod Fed e-Gun Evaporation Source Manual Thermionics Laboratory, Inc. Modesto CA 95351 Phone: 209/529-8357 Fax: 209/529-8449 www.thermionics.com thermionics laboratory, inc 3kW Rod fed e-gun manual Page 1...
  • Page 2: Theory Of Operation

    All grounding hooks are supplied with Thermionics brand power supplies. C. E-gun systems must be clean. Use lint free gloves when handling vacuum components.
  • Page 3: Installation

    3. Connect external grounds (mandatory power supply ground and independent earth ground); high Voltage cables and sweep cables per power supply manual(s). 4. Assure water flow of 1 gpm with a pressure of 30 psi or above. thermionics laboratory, inc 3kW Rod fed e-gun manual Page 3...
  • Page 4 Running the e-Gun with an empty crucible will destroy the source. Insert the rod into the crucible and slide it until it seats in the coupling on the linear feedthrough. Retract the rod until 2-3 mm is left showing above the crucible. thermionics laboratory, inc 3kW Rod fed e-gun manual Page 4...
  • Page 5 6. Turn on the power supply and check to see that all interlocks are satisfied. 7. Turn on the high voltage. Thermionics 150-0040 3kW power supplies use a fixed voltage. If using a variable voltage power supply, slowly bring up voltage to negative 4,200 volts DC.
  • Page 6 (use a clean abrasive pad) 6. Install a new filament and replace the filament clamp screws. Snug the filament clamp screws (#15) to allow the filament to be located but still move. Adjust the thermionics laboratory, inc 3kW Rod fed e-gun manual Page 6...
  • Page 7 The filament, beam former and anode should all be parallel to each other. This spacing is very important to assure proper focusing of the electron beam. Replace the emitter assembly and reconnect the high voltage leads. Replace the shield. thermionics laboratory, inc 3kW Rod fed e-gun manual Page 7...
  • Page 8: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY REPAIR Notice of any claim that a product is in any way defective shall be given to Thermionics immediately upon discovery. Before any items are returned for repair and/or adjustment, the customer must obtain Thermionics’...
  • Page 9 In all cases, Thermionics has sole responsibility for determining the cause of failure, and sole discretion in determining the nature and extent of adjustment, if any, to which a customer may be entitled.

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