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Vacuum controll

A vacuum controll instruments are implemented in the cryostat. As a pump functions the HighCube 80eco, as a sensor a PKR 251 connected to a TPG361 is used, all from PFEIFFER Vacuum. A solenoid valve is implemented in the system to separate the cryostat from the pump. As a solenoid valve funtions the 0211 from Bürkert, it is a normally closed device, meaning applying energy will open the device. If it's Powered on it connects the pump to the chamber. Furthermore, the vacuum pump and the solenoid valve are both controlled via the PDU, while the single gauge is controlled via a LabVIEW Script via the server.

TPG 361

The pressure within the Cryostat is monitored with a Single Gauge TPG361 from Pfeiffer Vaccum, which uses a PKR 251 FPM-sealed, DN 25 ISO-KF gauge sensor. The maximum pressure applies to inert gases and temperatures below 55 °C and is corrosion resistant. The TPG361 is designed for installation to a 19“ rack chassis adapter according to DIN 41494 and provides serial communication via R485 (24V, 5-pin circular), USB and Ethernet interfaces.It is used to measure the pressure inside the chamber.

Characteristic TPG 361
Pressure Sensor Type Piezo-resistive Pressure Sensor
Operating Principle Resistive change due to pressure applied, converts pressure into electrical signal
Resolution 0.01% of full scale
Measuring Range 10 mbar to 1000 bar
Minimum Sensing Value 10 mbar

HighCube 80 eco

The HighCube 80 eco from Pfeiffer is uses as a turbumolacular vacuum pump. It allows for a pressure range below 10e(-7)pa. It is possible to remote controll the pump, for this a RS-485 to LAN converter is installed (Moxa Serial LAN device).

Characteristic HighCube 80 Eco
Pressure Sensor Type Capacitive Pressure Sensor
Operating Principle Absolute pressure measurement, capacitive sensing element detects pressure variations
Resolution 0.1 mbar
Measuring Range 1 mbar to 1000 bar
Minimum Sensing Value 1 mbar

* Manual

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