{"id":4443,"date":"2024-12-22T15:40:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T11:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iss-lab.com\/?page_id=4443"},"modified":"2024-12-22T15:40:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T11:40:24","slug":"vgc083-vacuum-gauge-controller","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iss-lab.com\/index.php\/vgc083-vacuum-gauge-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"VGC083 Vacuum Gauge Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Three channel controller for passive gauges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 59%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The Vacuum Gauge Controller VGC083 A\/B\/C is a three channel gauge controller for vacuum pressure monitoring and controlling from atmosphere down to ultra-high vacuum. The industrial design of VGC083 in combination with a large selection of available passive gauge heads provides a flexible yet reliable and economical choice for vacuum applications requiring a wide vacuum measurement range. <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/iss-lab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4444 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iss-lab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-300.png 500w, https:\/\/iss-lab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-300-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the extended compatibility, VGC083 is the ideal solution for existing systems requiring direct drop-in replacements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VGC083 can be configured to control and read-out up to 3 passive gauge heads among two types of passive sensors design types: one ionization gauge (hot cathode or cold cathode), plus two Pirani gauges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>VGC083A is designed for use with one passive hot cathode ionization Bayard-Alpert BAG050 (nude) or BAG055 (compact metal enclosed) gauge head and two convection enhanced Pirani PGE050.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VGC083B can host one passive hot cathode ionization Bayard-Alpert BAG051 (nude) or BAG052\/053 (glass tube) gauge head and two PGE050.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VGC083C can control one passive inverted magnetron cold cathode MAG050\/060 gauge head and two PGE050. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Six single pole setpoint relays are assignable to any of the gauge heads. Built-in RS232 and RS485 control interfaces are provided for system integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible solution for vacuum pressure monitoring and controlling from atmosphere down to ultra-high vacuum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear and simple operation with three individual bright LED displays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parameter, sensor and general settings with softkeys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User selectable filament, degas electron bombardment or I<sup>2<\/sup>R<sup>\u00a0<\/sup>resistive heating for gauge conditioning depending on gauge head type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three analog outputs, user assignable to a single gauge or to gauges combinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Six assignable single pole double throw setpoint relays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ion gauge overpressure protection: sensor 1 can be automatically turned on\/off from sensor 2 or 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote digital I\/O sensor and emission on\/off, RS232 \/ RS485 serial communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct drop in replacement opportunity for Granville-Phillips<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Bayard-Alpert Gauge Controller 307 and accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(Granville-Phillips<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0are registered trademarks of MKS Instruments, Andover, MA, USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measurement configurations<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.inficon.com\\\/uploads\\\/media\\\/660x\\\/03\\\/7753-VGC083%20Available%20measurement%20configurations.png?v=1-0&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;aligncenter is-resized&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:null,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:&quot;width:1056px;height:auto&quot;,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: VGC083 Available measurement configurations&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;VGC083 Available measurement configurations&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inficon.com\/uploads\/media\/660x\/03\/7753-VGC083%20Available%20measurement%20configurations.png?v=1-0\" alt=\"VGC083 Available measurement configurations\" style=\"width:1056px;height:auto\" title=\"VGC083 Available measurement configurations\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: VGC083 Available measurement configurations\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brochures &amp; Data Sheets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inficon.com\/media\/9680\/download\/VGC083-Vacuum-Gauge-Controller-.pdf?v=4&amp;inline=true&amp;language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VGC083A, VGC083B, VGC083C Vacuum Gauge Controller<\/a><\/strong> Data Sheet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inficon.com\/media\/3615\/download\/Brochure-Convection-Enhanced-Pirani-Gauges.pdf?v=2&amp;inline=true&amp;language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Convection Enhanced Pirani Gauges<\/a><\/strong> Brochure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inficon.com\/media\/9404\/download\/Brochure-Passive-Vacuum-Gauge-Controller-&amp;-Sensor-Heads.pdf?v=2&amp;inline=true&amp;language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Three Channel Gauge Controller &amp; Sensor Heads<\/a><\/strong> Brochure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inficon.com\/en\/products\/vacuum-gauge-and-controller\/vgc083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>More Information<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iss-lab.com\/?page_id=4136\"><strong><em>Vacuum Gauges &amp; 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