General Information; Features - Teledyne HPM 4 Instruction Manual

Digital AVC Instruction Manual

1. General Information

This manual contains technical and general information relating to the installation, operation, and calibration
of vacuum gauges and gauge tubes manufactured by Teledyne Hastings Instruments (THI).
For best performance, THI vacuum gauges should be operated with the appropriate THI gauge tube. Attempting
to use a THI vacuum gauge with another manufacturer's tube may result in damage to the gauge and/or tube.
NOTICE: Contact with harsh solvents and chemicals to any plastic parts of the HPM 4/5/6
Vacuum Gauge can damage the unit and may void the warranty.
NOTICE: Instrument repair should only be performed by Teledyne Hastings service technicians.
NOTICE: Disconnecting the gauge tube by pulling on the cable may result in damage to the
device. Always disconnect by pulling directly on the octal connector.
CAUTION: There are no operator serviceable parts or adjustments inside the product.
CAUTION: If this equipment is used in a manner other than that specified, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Features

The HPM 4/5/6 is a battery-operated hand-held vacuum gauge that supports the Teledyne Hastings DV-4, DV-5
and DV-6 series vacuum gauge tubes. It is designed for portability and ease of use in applications where AC
power is not readily available.
Digital circuitry powers the vacuum gauge tube and converts its output for display. The lightweight unit
operates with a standard 9-volt battery and can be configured to display in units of Torr, mbar, or Pascal.
The device can be calibrated from the front panel using an in-system vacuum tube at known vacuum or
out-of-system using a Hastings Reference Tube. Front panel buttons enable switching between DV-4, DV-5, and
DV-6 tubes. These tubes are rugged, noble-metal sensors which are resistant to corrosion and can be ordered
with a variety of system connections such as VCR®, KF-16, KF-25, Glass, MiniConflat™ and 1/8" NPT, etc.
EAR99 Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page
Gauge Tube
DV-4
DV-5
DV-6
Pressure Range
0.2-20 Torr
0.1-100 mTorr
1-1000 mTorr
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