Vacuum gauge controller

The XGS-600 high-capacity vacuum gauge rack controller provides monitoring and control of multiple roughing, high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum gauges in a standard half-rack package.

The device replaces Varian’s MultiGauge and SenTorr and requires from 50 to 75% less rack space than the older systems.

For users requiring multi-point measurement and tracking of pressure, the device can operate, display and process readings from hot filament and cold cathode high vacuum gauges (including UHV), as well as convection roughing gauges. For both data logging and controlling other elements of a system, it can instantly communicate pressure readings and status via standard serial communications and setpoint outputs.

The controller features fast signal response of less than 20 ms while still allowing 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 and can be configured to a font readable from 15 feet. Simple screen organisation and navigation negate the need for an operation manual.