Vacuum controller

Varian has released a high-capacity vacuum gauge rack controller that provides monitoring and control of multiple roughing, high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum gauges in a standard half-rack package. The XGS-600 replaces Varian’s MultiGauge and SenTorr controllers and requires from 50 to 75% less rack space.

For systems and end users that require multipoint measurement and tracking of pressure, the controller can operate, display and process readings from hot filament and cold cathode high vacuum gauges (including UHV), as well as convection roughing gauges. It can instantly communicate pressure readings and status via its standard serial communications and setpoint outputs.

The controller is suitable for laboratory environments, large research facilities such as accelerators or synchrotrons, and systems or OEM equipment that employ vacuum systems. It features a signal response of 20 ms and allows users to simultaneously operate up to 12 convection-type gauges, or up to four hot filament or cold cathode gauges combined with four convection gauges in one unit.

A programmable dot matrix LCD displays up to eight gauges at one time. Simple screen organisation and navigation make the unit easy to use without a manual.