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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ION PUMP POWER SUPPLIES [MODELS PS-1000 and PS-1000N] Version 2 SERIAL # _________________________ 12.2023 231 B Otto Street - Port Townsend, WA 98368 - (360)385-7707...
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2. There is a grounding stud on the rear panel which must be hard wired to the pump. A tinned copper braid grounding cable is included with the supply. Make this connection before connecting the HV connector to the HV vacuum feedthrough. Verify this connection with a VOM. PS-1000 ION PUMP POWER SUPPLIES...
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This manual is a tool to aid you in obtaining this service. Please read the manual thoroughly before attempting unpacking and installation of the unit. We at Thermionics encourage your comments and suggestions on this manual. PS-1000 ION PUMP POWER SUPPLIES...
This may include magnet damage and/or system contamination. b) Sputtering of pump materials inside vacuum system c) Erosion of internal pump components to failure d) Loss of vacuum integrity of pump body e) Significant reduction of useful pump life PS-1000 ION PUMP POWER SUPPLIES...
Power Switch: Rocker type, circuit breaker MeterPressure, 1 x 10 to 1 x 10 torr Voltage, 10 kV Current, 2 amp 200 ma 20 ma 2 ma 200 microamp 20 microamp Recorder Output0 to 100 microvolts, adjustable PS-1000 ION PUMP POWER SUPPLIES...
Installation The PS series power supplies are manufactured in standard 19" relay rack chassis. The following points should be considered when choosing a suitable rack position. PS-1000 ION PUMP POWER SUPPLIES...
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THESE ARE CRITICAL SAFETY ITEMS Perform these connections in the following order: 1. GROUNDING CABLE: Terminated with eyelet; hard wire to pump body. It is IMPERATIVE a safety ground strap or cable be attached DIRECTLY PS-1000 ION PUMP POWER SUPPLIES...
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Replace any equipment showing damage or misuse. *** CAUTION *** Be sure the main AC power switch is off before connecting the power cord to the AC supply outlet. Connect the AC power cable to the proper grounded AC supply. PS-1000 ION PUMP POWER SUPPLIES...
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5. Turn on the protection circuit after the pump has started and the pressure has reduced to below the protection pressure/current setting for your system. Do not leave the pump unattended without the protection circuit active. PS-1000 ION PUMP POWER SUPPLIES...
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The HIGH TORR and LOW TORR potentiometer adjustments calibrate the Torr scale function. These two adjustments affect each other. PS-1000 ION PUMP POWER SUPPLIES...
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