09 Vacuum Measurement

AGILENT
Vacuum Measurement
2-3
Features and Benefits
4-5
Gauge Selection Card
6-7
Applications
8-11 Gauge Controller

13-21 Transducers
22-37 Active Gauges
38-39 Cables
40-43 Technical Notes
Features and Benefits
Vacuum Measurement for Science and Industry

Agilent vacuum gauges and controllers are reliable, accurate, and costeffective tools for measuring and controlling vacuum pressure in a wide
range of applications.
Agilent features pressure measurement technology designed for
challenging industrial environments: simplicity, rugged design, plus ease
of service to insure maximum productivity and uptime in your vacuum
system or vacuum process.
With over 50 years experience in science research, our superior accuracy
and stability meets the most demanding scientific requirements.
User Friendly Interface

Rough Gauge Controllers
Reliable, cost-effective solutions for
pressure measurement from 1 x 10-3 Torr
to 760 Torr, these controllers come with
the Agilent TC tube and cable and are
pre-calibrated.
Ready to install and operate
Two easily configured set points to
facilitate critical operations
System Setup
Large, bright LED display is easily read

across a room or in dimly lit locations
Set Points
Large Font
Active Gauge Controllers
These single channel controllers operate
the FRG-, PVG-, PCG-, and CDG-series
of Active Gauges. Both provide user
selectable measurement units and
adjustable set point control.
Sensor Setup
Easy to set up
Automatically identify the gauge type
when connected
Adjustable set point control enable
critical process steps or operations
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Vacuum Measurement
Intelligent Design & Functionality
XGS-600 Gauge Controller
Simultaneous operation of all gauges

up to 12
Standard features include:
< 20 millisecond signal-to-setpoint

response time
fully programmable RS-232/485 serial

communications
Displays up to 8 gauges at one time
16 gauge set points
E-beam degas for hot filament gauges

pressure unit selection: Torr, mbar, Pascal
universal voltage compatability
analog output
Main Screen
Easy key pad navigation
Vacuum
Measurement
Intuitive screen functions

Displays up to 8 gauges on one screen
Customizable gauge labels
Capacity, Flexibility & Expandability

Only 3 gauge cards operate all
Agilent gauges:
Add a gauge card when needed,
simply and quickly
Save the cost of additional controllers
Simultaneous operation of:

Up to 4 hot filament gauges
plus 4 convection gauges
Up to 5 inverted magnetron gauges
Up to 12 convection gauges
Agilent Gauge Selection Chart
ROUGH VACUUM
atm to 10-3
Transducers
Controller Required
ConvecTorr
536 ConvecTorr quality
accuracy and repeatability

pag. 13
Best overall accuracy and

repeatability. Secure bayonet
connector.
pag. 12
531 Most economical

rough gauge

convection board
pag. 13
HIGH VACUUM
10-3 to 10-9
572 Glass; most popular

general purpose HV gauge
(hot filament).
Dual filament.
pag. 15
571 Glass; same as

563 without platinum
coating

pag. 16
hot filament board
cold cathode board
563 Best general purpose

HV gauge (hot filament)
for overall performance
and reliability.
pag. 17
MBA2-200
Small, rugged,
wide range

IMG-100 Most durable
HV gauge (cold cathode);

fastest response

pag. 19
ULTRA HIGH VACUUM

10-9 to 10-12
UHV-24 Most popular UHV

gauge (hot filament)
UHV-24p UHV gauge

highest vacuum reading

pag. 21
IMG-300 Most durable,
HV gauge (cold cathode);

U
fastest response

pag. 20
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pag. 18
Vacuum Measurement
Rough Gauge Packages
Active Gauges
RGC-100/RGC-150:
Pre-calibrated rough gauges and controller packages
No Controller Required
PVG-500 Robust, reliable;

general rough vacuum use

pag. 22
XGS-600 analog board
XGS-600
CDG-500 Full scale range

options; push-button zeroing
and setpoints

pag. 24
Multi-gauge Controller
PCG-750 Combo Pirani

a nd CDG for accuracy and
gas-type independence

pag. 26
FRG-720/730 Combo
irani and B/A - widest

P
vacuum measurement range

pag. 28
Active Gauge Controller/Display
AGC-100/AGD-100: Low cost active gauge controllers automatically identify

the connected gauge
Vacuum
Measurement
FRG-700 Combo Pirani

a nd IMG accuracy from
ATM through HV
Applications
Physics R&D, Accelerators

Synchrotron Light Sources and Beam Lines
Particle Accelerator Rings
Vacuum gauges are widely used in High Energy Physics,
Fusion Technology and general UHV research. Synchrotron
Light Sources, Particle Accelerator Rings, UHV Laboratory
research, and Fusion reactors need extremely accurate,
reliable and cost effective HV and UHV gauges. Agilent offers
a full range of vacuum transducers that can be equipped with
high function controllers to monitor and control HV and UVH
environments. If desired, Agilent also offers Active Gauges
equipped with on-board controllers that combine highly
accurate and compact vacuum measurement and control in
the smallest footprint.
Plasma vapour deposition (PVD). Worker adjusting the controls of a PVD machine which
is being used to coat components (trays at lower centre and lower left) with a thin film
metal alloy to provide a wear-resistant coating.
Industrial Processes
properties such as residual stress, composition, electrical

resistivity, etc. In sputter deposition systems, when
establishing a plasma, such pressure differences can change
the plasma density and thus the sputtering rate, thereby
affecting the film composition deposition. In such
circumstances several gauges may be used at different
locations in the processing chamber to monitor
the pressure differences.
Device Processing
TV and monitor picture tube manufacture
Evacuation and coating of lamps
(motorway lighting, beamers)
X-Ray tubes & electron devices (CPI, etc)
Medical accelerator tubes (medical devices)
Lasers, night vision systems
Cryogenic processes and instrumentation
Infrared detectors (DRS)
General Industrial Processes
Vacuum furnaces Metallurgy
Vacuum Furnaces for Metal Treatment
Brazing, sintering or annealing metals requires an atmosphere
free of oxygen. Therefore, such processes are carried out
under partial vacuum using inert gas. The vacuum level must
be monitored and kept constantly low during the process in
order to avoid oxidation of the products. As a result, it is
necessary to measure the pressure in the high vacuum
furnace near the gas inlet as well as at the vacuum port with
high accuracy. Agilent active convection gauges with wide
measuring range can detect the pressure at the furnace gas
inlet and vacuum port with excellent precision. They are then
linked to the system PLC by their serial port with either
RS-232 or 485 communication. Based on this, all system
pressure levels can be monitored at the main control system.
This allows easy monitoring of the system gradient
inside the furnace.
Thin Film Deposition

glass coating equipment (architectural glass, automotive
glass, flat panel display substrates)
thin film solar cells production (photo-voltaic)
optical data media (Compact Discs, Digital Versatile
Discs, Magneto Optical Discs)
Magnetic storage media (hard discs, read heads)
Surface treatments (functional, decorative)
Optical coating (ophthalmic, precision opto-electronics)
Roll/web coating on films or foils
In order to assure that a thin film process (PVD/sputtering) is
reproducible it is necessary to measure parameters that relate
to total gas pressure, which is a function of gas density and
temperature, and the partial pressure of the individual gas
species. These vacuum parameters should be measured
precisely both during pump down to base pressure and during
processing as processing often releases gas into the
deposition environment.
In crowded chambers at higher pressures (>1mTorr),
significant pressure differential can exist in the processing
chamber. These pressure differentials can affect film
Vacuum Measurement
Scanning electron microscopes, like the one shown here, can see details as small as
one nanometre one millionth of a metre!
An NRC researcher uses a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry system to quantify

toxins in shellfish samples.
Nanotechnologies & Semiconductor

Manufacturing
Analytical Instrumentation
Mass Spectrometry
Mass Spectrometry has become an important analytical tool
in many industries including pharmaceuticals and life
sciences. Thanks to advances in electronics, instrument
designers can implement cost-effective, high-performance
analytical power in a cost-effective, easy-to-use system.
These developments require advanced vacuum systems that
are characterized by multi-chamber, high throughput designs
on the high quality instruments.
Mass Spectrometers must operate with high accuracy and
reliability. Periodic offset adjustment under fine vacuum
conditions guarantees that even slightest hints of
contamination can be detected. The precise Pirani vacuum
transducer controls whether the required vacuum level
for zero adjustment is achieved. With its elastic helix
filament and the rugged metal housing the transducer is
especially durable.
Vacuum
Measurement
Electron Microscopy (SEM, TEM)

Focused Ion-beam Systems (FIB) and Surface Analysis
Semiconductor manufacturing
Modern focused-beam systems such as SEMs, TEMs and
FIBs utilize columns that project electrons or ions onto
microscopic samples for detailed analysis. End users analyze
all types of substances from organic compounds to
semiconductor wafers. A key requirement is high sample
throughput in order to lower the cost of ownership of these
instruments. Agilent offers a full range of high and ultra-high
vacuum gauges designed especially for the demanding
requirements of SEMs, TEMs and surface analysis systems.
Vacuum gauges are also a key component in modern
focused-beam systems because the process gas flow can
cause significant fluctuations in chamber pressures
demanding a wide range of control. Agilent offers a full range
of application specific SEM vacuum gauges for easy system
integration and flexibility, or gauge controllers for systems
that do not have integrated control systems or require
dedicated remote read-out.
For the majority of semiconductor manufacturing processes,
vacuum system operation usually can be enhanced through
good vacuum control to improve reliability, throughput,
uptime, contamination control, and process control. For
example, a vacuum pump-down or purge cycle often can be
shortened without degrading the product, and the time saved
can significantly increase throughput. Agilents complete line
of on-board, direct measurement gauges can be easily
integrated into existing OEM system controllers through
digital or analog control, assuring the ability to meet
demanding rapid cycle applications, such as vacuum load
locks, in which high gas-load cycling and high tolerable
foreline pressures are critical to the success of the process.
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Agilent Gauge Controller
Agilent XGS-600
The XGS-600 Vacuum Gauge Controller provides

unprecedented capacity, performance and flexibility in a cost
effective, standard half-rack package. A single controller can
simultaneously operate up to four hot filament (or four cold
cathode) gauges and four convection gauges, up to five cold
cathode gauges, or up to twelve convection gauges.
Expansion or re-configuration in the field is easy to do.
Serial communications (RS-232 or RS-485), sixteen set points,
Features
and universal voltage compatibility are standard in all units.

A programmable dot matrix LCD provides display flexibility,
and simple screen organization and navigation makes the unit
extremely easy to use. Drop down gauge selection
automatically sets the emission current, sensitivity and
overpressure. The screen displays up to eight gauges and
pressures simultaneously, and permits the user to label each
gauge. A large-font feature provides visibility from up to 20 feet.
Benefits
Powerful
A single unit can simultaneously operate up to:
4 BA and 4 convection gauges (or 4 IMG and 4 convection gauges)
5 ion gauges (5 IMG gauges or 4 hot filament and 1 IMG)
12 Convection gauges

12 Agilent Active gauges

8 Open collector set points

8 Contact relays

Standard Features in every unit:
Serial communication (RS-232 and RS-485), universal voltage, Degas
Flexible
Operates hot filament, inverted magnetron (cold cathode), convection gauges and all Agilent Active gauges

Can mix and match any gauges in a single unit

Can expand or reconfigure easily in the field

Optional card supports Profibus DP communications protocol
Easy to Use
Simple screen organization and navigation

Drop down gauge selection automatically sets the emission current, sensitivity and overpressure.

Displays up to 8 gauges simultaneously on one screen

Large font feature allows display of 2 gauges visible from 15-20 feet

Capability of programming your own 5 character gauge label

Set Point Screen: displays and adjusts set points for up to 8 gauges
Fast
< 20 milliseconds from signal to set point response (Open collector only)
Compact
All in the impressively small half-rack package
Vacuum Measurement
XGS-600 Controller operates all Agilent gauges with only 3 gauge cards
convection, hot filament and cold cathode (inverted magnetron)
Accelerators, Synchrotrons and

Other Large Facilities
Signal response <20 milliseconds from signal
to set point response ideal for fast acting valves
Capacity operates up to 5 IMG gauges in one controller
Compact half-rack size saves up to 50-75%
of rack space from other controller options
Operability fully programmable serial communications
with individual gauge labeling; choice of RS-232/485
Flexibility combine UHV/HV metrology and IMG
interlocking in one unit ideal in beamline applications
OEM Equipment
Reliable The XGS-600 controller has been qualified
under demanding test standards; thermal management
reduces component stress and provides consistency and
durability in performance
Compact half-rack size for up to 4 ion gauges and
4 convection gauges in one unit
Flexibility operates any Agilent gauge in one controller
Performance fully programmable serial communication
is standard. Serial response time <2 milliseconds.
Displays up to 8 gauges in one screen, gauge labeling.
All programming stored in flash memory
no batteries needed
Contact relay set points for maximum control flexibility
and backwards compatibility with legacy controllers
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Possible Configurations
Below are examples of ways to
configure the XGS-600, but remember,
you are not limited to these
configurations. The flexibility of this
unit allows you to setup the controller
with the gauges that suit your needs.
IMG-100
531
UHV-24
IMG-300
ConvecTorr
Vacuum
Measurement
Laboratory
Easy to use can be operated without a manual; screens
and menus are easy to follow
Easy to order only 3 different controller gauge cards/
modules to choose from, everything else is standard
Easy to adapt only one gauge card is needed to operate
any Agilent gauge of a given type
Practical the XGS-600 can be easily reconfigured
it just takes a few minutes to add or remove a gauge
card any Agilent gauge can be operated in one unit
Convenient view up to 8 gauges at one time or change
the font to view 2 from 15 feet away all programming is
stored in flash memory so no battery backups are needed
MBA2-200
ConvecTorr
536
Agilent Gauge Controller
Agilent XGS-600 (Contd)
76.2
(3.00)
88.9
(3.50)
203.2
(8.00)
365.6
(14.39)
222.8
(8.77)
241.3
(9.50)
Dimensions: millimeters (inches)
Technical Specifications
User interface LCD monochrome dot matrix, 240 x 128, white LED backlight; 5 button keypad
Display capability Up to eight simultaneous channels of pressure measurement, up to a 5 character user label for each; up to
two channels in a large font; readable from 15 feet; display updates every 200 msec
Gauge capability Up to 4 Hot Filament BA gauges including metal, glass, and nude UHV types using the HFIG** cards; up to
5 IMGs* using the IMG* cards; up to 12 rough gauges using the Dual Convection Gauge Cards; up to 12
Active Gauges using Dual Analog Input Cards
Measurement range
1 x 10-11 Torr to Atm dependent upon card and gauge type selected
Set points - Open collector Eight normally open setpoints with independently programmable ON and OFF delays, manual override;
fast response: 20 msec max (with delay set to 0.0 sec)
Contact relays Eight normally open or normally closed mechanical relays with 24V @ 2 amp rating, using 25 pin D-sub
with same pinout as MultiGauge/SenTorr; 2 set points per relay/channel
Serial communications
RS232 and RS485 (fully programmable)
Analog outputs
1v/dec LOG, 0 10 V FS, on each card with 200 msec update rate
I/O control HFIG** card: Remote gauge ON/OFF, Fil select, DeGAS ON/OFF Inputs, Status Output
IMG* card: Remote gauge ON/OFF Input, Status Output

Dual Convection Card: Remote CAL inputs, Status Outputs
Dual Analog Input Card: Remote CAL Inputs, Status Output
Other
Auto-ON capability for installed ion gauges when at least one convection card is installed

Sensitivity, gas correction, emission current (BA gauges only) inputs for ion gauges

E-BEAM degas, with auto turn off for BA gauges

Selectable air or argon calibration for rough gauges

Adjustable atmosphere value for rough gauges

Text error messages

All data stored in FLASH non-volatile memory requiring no batteries
Power input/Temperature
Worldwide universal power input, 100-240 VAC, 2 A, 50/60 Hz, IEC inlet; 5-40 C ambient
Regulatory approvals
CE certified and RoHS compliant, BV certified for USA and Canada
**IMG Inverted Magnetron Gauge
**HFIG Hot Filament Ion Gauge
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Vacuum Measurement
Ordering Information
Description
XGS-600 Vacuum Controller, without cards
Part Number
XGS600H0M0C0
Configure your XGS-600 Controller with cards constructing your part number:
XGS600HXMXCX
1 Refer to the Gauge Selection Chart to help determine the gauge you need
2 Choose the number of HFIG** cards you want; place after the H; will be 0 to 4
3 Choose the number of IMG* (cold cathode) cards you want; place after the M; will be 0 to 5
4 Choose the number of Dual Convection Gauge Cards; place after the C; each card
runs two convection type gauges, will be 0 to 6
5. If ordering Active Gauge (Analog Input) Cards, add Ax to the end of the part number,
with the number of cards desired (1 to 6). Each card operates two Active Gauges.
XGS600HXMXCXAX
NOTE:
The XGS-600 has 6 gauge card slots permitting a total of 6 cards.
Up to four slots can be used for HFIG** cards. If four of these are chosen, one IMG* card or up to two Dual Convection Gauge Cards may be
selected also.
Up to five slots can be used for IMG* cards. If five of these are chosen, no additional gauge cards may be selected.
A
ll six slots may be used for Dual Convection Gauge Cards or Analog Input Cards.
HFIG, IMG, and Dual Convection Cards can be used with Dual Analog Input Cards.
10 ft
R32493010
L91223010
L91313010
X3203-60006
R32443010
R32453010
R32463010
N/A
R03113010
25 ft
R32493025
L91223025
L91313025
X3203-60007
R32443025
R32453025
R32463025
N/A
R03113025
R03413010
R35883010
R35893010
R35903010
R35913010
R03413025
R35883025
R35893025
R35903025
R35913025
Part Number
50 ft
65 ft
75 ft
90 ft
100 ft
R32493050
Special Order (SO)
L91223050
Special Order (SO)
L91223100
L91313050
SO
L91313075
SO
L91313100
X3203-60008 X3203-60009 X3203-60010
N/A
N/A
R32443050
Not available over 50 feet
R32453050
with 10 ft. standard cable, it is possible
R32463050
to order extension up to 250 ft.
N/A
R32473065
SO
R32473090
SO
R03113050
SO
R03113075
SO
R03113100
SO
R35883050
R35893050
R35903050
R35913050
R03413065
SO
Power Cord Selection

One power cord included with each unit
Description
Europe, 10 A / 220-230 VAC, 2.5 meter
Denmark, 10 A / 220-230 VAC, 2.5 meter
Switzerland, 10 A / 230 VAC, 2.5 meter
UK/Ireland, 13 A / 230 VAC, 2.5 meter
India, 10 A / 220-250 VAC, 2.5 meter
Israel, 10 A / 230 VAC, 2.5 meter
Japan, 12 A / 100 VAC, 2.3 meter
North America, 13 A / 125 VAC, 2.0 meter
Accessories
Description
Part Number
Hot Filament Ion Gauge (HFIG) card, field Install
R3075301
Inverted Magnetron Ion Gauge (IMG) Card, field install R3080301
Dual Convection Gauge Card, field install
R3084301
Dual Analog Input Card, field install
R3487301
Tilt stand accessory
R3124301
Center rack mount kit
L6423301
Off-Center rack mount kit
L6422301
Dual Mount rack mount kit
L6426301
**IMG Inverted Magnetron Gauge
**HFIG Hot Filament Ion Gauge
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SO
R03413100
Part Number
656494220
656494225
656494235
656494250
656494245
656494230
656494240
656458203
Vacuum
Measurement
Cables
Cable Description
Length
3 ft
XGS-600 I/O, with flying leads
ConvecTorr Gauge, non-bakeable
Thermocouple Gauge (531, 536)
MBA2-200 Gauge
Glass BA Gauge standard, non-bakeable
UHV-24/UHV-24p standard, non-bakeable
UHV-24/UHV-24p Teflon UHV, bakeable to 250 C
Ion Gauge extension all hot filament
IMG-100 Gauge, non-bakeable
may be used with IMG-300
IMG-300 Gauge, bakeable
CT-100 Analog Input Board
R35883003
FRG-700/PVG/PCG Analog Input Board R35893003
CDG Analog Input Board
R35903003
FRG720/730 Analog Input Board
R35913003
Agilent Gauges Rough Vacuum
Agilent ConvecTorr Gauge
87.12
(3.43)
79.0
(3.11)
37.08
(1.46)
0.125-27 NPT
(R 1/8)
Agilents unique ConvecTorr gauge is a stainless steel,

convection-enhanced thermal gauge, which maintains the
sensing element at a constant temperature for superior
performance from 10-4 Torr to atmospheric pressure. The
ConvecTorr features accurate pressure indication over the
entire rough vacuum range with extremely fast response time
(0.2 seconds) and superior readings at higher vacuum
pressures due to enhanced thermal stability. ConvecTorr is
ideally suited for a wide range of demanding vacuum
applications where accurate pressure monitoring and rapid,
repetitive pump downs from atmosphere are required, such as
load lock applications or control of a two-stage pump down.
And, with excellent sensitivity near atmospheric pressure,
ConvecTorr can often save many hours of pumping time when
monitoring initial pumping of large vacuum systems.
The ConvecTorr, unlike other convection-type gauges, is not
affected by system vibration and features a locking bayonet
connector. The ConvecTorr offers continuous and repeatable
pressure indications between 0 C and 50 C. The ConvecTorr
is offered with a variety of mounting options and is easily
interfaced with Agilents XGS-600 gauge controller for
integration in a complex vacuum system, or for use as a
stand-alone pressure measurement tool.
Measurement range
1 x 10-4 Torr to atmosphere, 1 x 10-1 to 133 Pascal
Measurement precision
+ 30 % within a pressure decade
Temperature limits
Operating: 0 C to 50 C; storage: 15 to 80 C; bake out: 80 C
with cable disconnected
Pressure response time
Less than 0.2 seconds
Materials
304 stainless steel with platinel filament and ABS housing
Description
ConvecTorr Gauge Tube, platinel filament

Part Number
L9090301
L9090302
L9090303
L9090305
L9090306
12
Fitting
in. NPT
Mini-ConFlat
Cajon 4 VCR(female)
NW16 KF
NW25 KF
Shipping Weight kg (lbs)

0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
Vacuum Measurement
Agilent 531 Thermocouple
and 536 Baffled Thermocouple

3.05
(0.12)
HEX
10.2
(0.4)
12.7
(0.5)
10.4
(0.41)
12.7
(0.5)
12.7
(0.5)
63
(2.48)
77
(3.03)
HEX
14.2
(0.56)
30.7
(1.21)
Dimensions: millimeters (inches))
The 531 Thermocouple Gauge Tube is the time-proven, lowcost solution (nickel-plated, soldered construction) for
continuous and accurate indication of rough vacuum pressure
from 1 x 10-3 to 2.0 Torr (1 x 10-3 mbar to 2.7 mbar). Featuring
rugged dependability and consistent operation unaffected by
mounting orientation.
The 536 Thermocouple Gauge Tube is a welded 304 stainless
steel version of the 531 with an additional baffle that greatly
extends the sensor life when exposed to condensable gases
in demanding applications. It provides a continuous and
repeatable indication of pressures from 1 x 10-3 Torr to 2 Torr
(1 x 10-3 mbar to 2.7 mbar). The thermocouple and heater are
noble metal to minimize any possible affect of contaminants
on gauge performance.
Both gauges are offered in a variety of mounting options and
are easily interfaced with Agilents XGS-600 gauge controller.
Measurement range
1 x 10-3 Torr to atmosphere, 1 x 10-1 to 133 Pascal
Temperature limits
Operating: 0 C to 50 C; Storage: 15 to 80 C; bake out: 150 C
Description
531 Thermocouple Gauge Tube
536 Thermocouple Gauge Tube
Baffled TC tube type 304 stainless steel
Platinel filament

Part Number
F0472301
Fitting
in. NPT
L6141303
L6141304
L6141305
L6141307
L6141308
L6141309
in. NPT
Mini-ConFlat
Cajon 4 VCR (female)
NW10 KF
NW16 KF
NW25 KF
13
Weight kg (lbs)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
(1.0)
(1.0)
(1.0)
(1.0)
(1.0)
(1.0)
Vacuum
Measurement

Less than 3 seconds
Agilent Gauges High Vacuum
Agilent Thermocouple and ConvecTorr
Gauge Simulators Rough Vacuum
TC Gauge Simulator
35.56
(1.40)
21.34
(0.84)
31.75
(1.25)
ConvecTorr Simulator
ConvecTorr and TC Gauge Simulators are designed to be
convenient tools for verifying proper operation of the control
unit. For those cases when the target gauge tube cannot be
brought to proper pressure levels for true in-situ calibration,
the simulator is used to ensure the control unit is calibrated
to the average tube. The selectable Vac or Atm setting
facilitates troubleshooting.
46.23
(1.82)
37.08
(1.46)
Reference pressure
Simulates high vacuum <10-4 Torr and atmosphere 760 Torr
Description
ConvecTorr Simulator
TC Simulator
Part Number
L7382301
L7383301
14

0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
Vacuum Measurement
Agilent 572 Dual Tungsten Filament Bayard-Alpert Type
Standard Range Ionization Gauge Tube
3.25
(0.83)
7.9
(0.31)
Collector Pin
1.0 mm (0.044)
130
(5.12) 149.4
(5.88)
69.9
(2.75)
1.25 mm (0.06)
6 PLCs
Filament 2
11.4
(0.45)
25.4
(1.00)
Grid Leads
50
Filament 1
Grid Leads
The 572 is a high-performance gauge with a wide range of

linear response: from 2 x 10-10 to 10-3 Torr. It is designed to
withstand long periods of outgassing, and to facilitate simple
external switching of filaments without disturbing the vacuum
system. The 572 is compatible with virtually all modern hot
filament ionization gauge controllers.
Sensitivity
10 (Torr)-1 (mbar)-1 (typical)
Operating ratings
0 VDC to ground (collector)
+ 180 VDC to ground (grid)
+ 30 VDC to ground (filament)
X-Ray limit
2 x 10-10 Torr, (2.6 x 10-10 mbar)
Vacuum
Measurement
Operating pressure
2 x 10-10 Torr to 1 x 10-3 Torr
(2.7 x 10-10 mbar to 1 x 10-3 mbar)
Description
572 Dual-tungsten-filament ionization gauge tube

Part Number
K7360301
K7360302
K7360303
K7360304
K7360305
K7360306
K7360307
15
Fitting
1 in. Glass tubulation
1 in. Kovar tubulation
in. Glass tubulation
in. Kovar tubulation
NW25 KF
NW40 KF
2.75 in. CFF

0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
Agilent 571 Series Bayard-Alpert Type Standard Range
Ionization Gauge Tube
7.9
(0.31)
Collector Pin
1.0 mm (0.044)
130
(5.12)
69.9
(2.75)
1.25 mm (0.06)
3 PLCs
58.7
(2.31)
69.3
(2.73)
ConFlat Flange
Option
6.4
(0.25) TYP
57.1
(2.25)
149.4
(5.88)
11.2
(0.44)
Fil Leads
25.4
(1.00)
Grid Leads
Filament
The 571 offers high performance and wide range (2 x 10-10

to 1 x 10-3 Torr). The gauge is rugged; it can withstand long
periods of degassing or accidental exposure to atmosphere
at operating temperature and still recover its original
characteristics.
Sensitivity
Operating ratings
0 VDC to ground (collector)
0 VDC (shield)
+ 30 VDC to ground
4.0 VAC nominal (filament)
X-Ray limit
4 x 10-10 Torr, (5.2 x 10-10 mbar)
Operating pressure
4 x 10-10 Torr to 5 x 10-2 Torr
(5 x 10-10 mbar to 6.7 x 10-2 mbar) (Air)
4 x 10-10 Torr to 1 x 10-1 Torr
(5 x 10-10 mbar to 1 x 10-1 mbar) (Argon)
Description
571 Ionization tube with thoria-coated iridium filament

571 reference ionization tube with thoria-coated
iridium filament (sealed off at 5 x 10-6 Torr)
Part Number
K2471301
K2471302
K2471304
K2471305
K2471306
K2471311
K2471303
K2471307
16
Fitting
NW25 KF
NW40 KF
2.75 in. CFF


0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
1.0 (2.0)
1.0 (2.0)
0.5 (1.0)
Vacuum Measurement
Agilent 563 Series Bayard-Alpert Type Standard Range
Ionization Gauge Tube
7.9
(0.31)
Collector Pin
1.02 mm (0.040)
82.6
(3.25)
69.9
(2.75)
149.4
(5.88)
Platinium
Shield
15.2 mm (0.06)
Pin (4) Inline
25.4
(1.00)
130
(5.12)
25.4
(1.00)
ConFlat Flange
Option
6.4
(0.25) TYP
57.1
(2.25)
Fil Leads
58.7
(2.31)
69.3
(2.73)
Grid Leads
Filament
The 563 is a rugged gauge with wide range of linear response:

2 x 10-10 to 1 x 10-3 Torr. The platinum coating inside the bulb
shields the gauge elements from electrostatic charges at low
pressures and drains off the static charges which can build up
at high pressures. The 563 is available in
a variety of tubulations.
Sensitivity
Exact measurement available through Agilent STARRS program.
Contact Agilent for details
Operating ratings
0 VDC (collector)
+ 30 VDC to ground
5 VAC nominal (filament)
X-Ray limit
2 x 10-10 Torr, (2.6 x 10-10 mbar)
Vacuum
Measurement
Operating pressure
2 x 10-10 Torr to 1 x 10-3 Torr
(2.7 x 10-10 mbar to 1 x 10-3 mbar)
Description
563 Ionization tube with thoria-coated iridium filament

563 reference ionization tube with thoria-coated
iridium filament (sealed off at 5 x 10-6 Torr)
Part Number
K2466301
K2466302
K2466304
K2466305
K2466306
K2466311
K2466303
K2466307
17
Fitting
NW25 KF
NW40 KF
2.75 in. CFF


0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
1.0 (2.0)
1.0 (2.0)
0.5 (1.0)
Agilent MBA2-200 Hot Filament Gauges
13.0
(0.5)
Minimum clearance
for connector removal
19.0
(0.75)
19.0
(0.75)
Fitting
H
KF flange
73 (2.9)
ConFlat flange
73 (2.9)
ID Shown - ID of CF & KF Flanges as per international standards
Agilent MBA2-200 Hot Filament Gauges are the smallest

Bayard-Alpert style gauges. They are rugged with wide range,
they generate low heat and provide good burnout resistance.
The MBA2-200 Gauge is small (less than 5% of the volume of a
glass gauge) and mounts in almost any location on your system.
Its all-metal design eliminates the possibility of breakage.
The MBA2-200s unique dual ion collectors and metal envelope
provide measurement up to 5 x 10-2 Torr and it has an x ray
limit equivalent to that of a glass gauge (3 x 10-10 Torr).
Dual, burn-out resistant, yttria-coated iridium filaments

provide long life. As a result, you can avoid unscheduled
downtime by using the second filament as a backup until the
gauge can be replaced during regular maintenance
procedures. In addition, an MBA2-200 gauge requires only
8% of the power of a glass gauge, which means less heat
to potentially disturb a process or experiment, cause
accidental burns, or melt wiring that may come in contact
with the gauge.
Mounting orientation
Materials
Envelope
Collector
Grid
Filaments
Weight

Internal volume
X ray limit

Sensitivity for N2
Electron bombardment degas
Bakeout temperature,
nonoperating

Operating temperature

Filament emission current

Filament bias potential
Filament heating voltage
Filament heating current
Collector potential
Grid potential
Description
MBA2-200T, Dual Tungsten Fils, NW25
MBA2-200T, Dual Tungsten Fils, NW40
MBA2-200T, Dual Tungsten Fils, CFF2.75
MBA2-200, Dual Yttria-Iridium Fils, NW25
MBA2-200, Dual Yttria-Iridium Fils, NW40
MBA2-200, Dual Yttria-Iridium Fils,2.75Cff
Cable, 10, MBA2 HFIG, XGS-600
Any
Vacuum fired, UHV compatible
304L stainless steel
Tungsten
Tantalum
Tungsten or yttria-coated iridium
0.1 kg (4 oz.) with 1.33
in ConFlat flange (NW 16CF)
10.8 cm3 (0.66 in.3)
3 x 10-10 Torr (3.99 x 10-10 mbar,
3.99 x 10-8 Pa) maximum
20/Torr (15/mbar, 0.15/Pa)
3 W at 250 to 330 V
200 C (392 F) maximum
150 C (302 F) maximum
with cable connected
0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F) ambient,
noncondensing
4 mA maximum
15 mA for electron
bombardment degas
+30 V
1.2 V (2.3 V maximum)
2.0 A (3.0 A maximum)
0V
+180 V
18
Part Number
X3203-60000
X3203-60001
X3203-60002
X3203-60003
X3203-60004
X3203-60005
X3203-60006
X3203-60007
X3203-60008
X3203-60009
X3203-60010
Vacuum Measurement
Agilent IMG-100 Inverted Magnetron Gauge
SHV Connector
50.29
(1.98)
106.17
(4.18)
85.85
(3.38)
Flange Type
See Model No.
The IMG-100 is a rugged and accurate high vacuum gauge

featuring a wide measurement range, fast starting time, good
accuracy and superior repeatability in challenging
environments. The IMG-100 is ideal for use in industrial
applications such as metal deposition, glass coaters, vacuum
furnaces, degassing ovens, and electron-beam welders.
The simple design requires no heated filament, so the
IMG-100 has an excellent lifetime, is easily serviced, and is
tolerant of sudden or frequent exposure to atmosphere.
Further, there is less risk of heat from the gauge interfering
with a critical experiment or process. The compact size
allows flexible installation in any orientation, while the
locking SHV high-voltage connector ensures safety and
positive electrical contact. A precisely designed magnetic
field constrains ionized gas molecules for accurate pressure
measurement, so emission of stray electrons and photons is
minimized.
The IMG-100 is easily interfaced with Agilents XGS-600 gauge
controller for integration into a variety of vacuum systems, or
for use as a stand-alone pressure measurement tool.
Measurement range
1 x 10-3 Torr to 5 x 10-9 Torr, 1 x 10-1 Torr to 7 x 10-7 Pascal
+ xx % within a pressure decade standard, + xx %
with STARRS Calibration
Temperature limits
Operating: 0 C to 80 C; storage: 15 to 80 C
Bake out temperature with Conflat flange
150 C maximum with Cable Disconnected
Materials exposed to vacuum

300 series stainless steel, nickel, glass (feedthrough)
Operating voltage
3 kilovolts
Sensitivity
2.7 A / Torr + 20% at 5 x 10-6 Torr
Description
IMG-100 NW25 KF
IMG-100 NW40 KF
IMG-100 2.75 in. CFF
Part Number
R0310301
R0310302
R0310303
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1.0 (2.0)
1.0 (2.0)
1.0 (2.0)
Vacuum
Measurement
Ignition response (starting time)

T < 5 seconds at pressures < 1 x 10-6 Torr
Agilent Gauges Ultra-High Vacuum
Agilent IMG-300 UHV Inverted Magnetron Gauge

142.24
(42.24)
69.85
(2.75)
w/2.75 CFF
116.84
(4.60)
66.80
(2.63)
The IMG-300 inverted magnetron gauge combines excellent

ultra-high vacuum measurement capability with fast pressure
response. This sensor is optimized for UHV applications such
as particle accelerators, synchrotron light beam lines and
energy research applications, where stable UHV pressure
measurement and fast pressure response are equally critical.
Inverted magnetron gauges have no x-ray limit, so the ability
to read extremely low pressure is limited only by the number
of gas molecules present.
The magnetic design provides superior sensitivity at UHV
pressures and ensures starting within 30 seconds at 1 x 10-10
Torr (millibar). With no hot filament, there is minimal
outgassing from within the gauge that would degrade absolute
accuracy of pressure response, and there is no electron or
photon emission to disrupt an experimental process.
w/NW40 Flange
The all-metal gauge design is radiation-resistant and bakeable

to 250 C during operation, while the locking SHV high-voltage
connector ensures safety and positive electrical contact.
Radiation-resistant, bakeable cables are also available.
The IMG-300 is easily interfaced with Agilents XGS-600 gauge
controller for integration into a variety of vacuum systems, or
for use as a stand-alone pressure measurement tool.
Measurement range
1 x 10-3 Torr to 1 x 10-11 Torr, 1 x 10-1 Torr to 1 x 10-9 Pascal

< 50 milliseconds @ UHV pressures
Ignition response (starting time)
< 30 seconds @ 1 x 10-10 Torr
+ 50 % within a pressure decade standard,
+ 20 % with STARRS Calibration
Operating voltage
3 kilovolts
Temperature limits
Operating: 0 C to 250 C; storage: 15 to 80 C
Materials exposed to eacuum

Stainless steel, nickel, glass, nickel alloy 52
Bake out temperature

250 C maximum with cable and magnet attached
Sensitivity
2 A / Torr + 20% at 5 x 10-6 Torr
NOTE For information on compatible gauge controllers and cabling, please refer to Multi-Gauge sections of catalog.
Description
IMG-300
Part Number
R0343301
20
Fitting
2.75 inch CFF

1.0 (2.0)
Vacuum Measurement
Agilent UHV-24 and UHV-24p Bayard-Alpert Ion Gauge
32.5
(1.31)
23.4
(0.92)
Dotted lines show

minimun clearance
around the gauge
Closed Grid
83
(3.31)
Ceramic
Insulators
74.6
(2.94)
12.6
(0.5)
6 PLCS
12.6 0.06
(1.62) (1.52)
70
(2.75)
Filament
Grid
The UHV-24 is a Bayard-Alpert ion gauge using Agilents

etched-grid structure to provide a broad operating pressure
range with ionization effectiveness (sensitivity) at least 2
times that of other ionization gauges. The UHV-24 gauges
excel in applications where superior measurement accuracy
and repeatability of measurement are equally critical. The
heated filament provides a constant source of electrons for
ionization of gas molecules resulting in accurate and stable
results. The precision collector limits X-ray current to a
pressure equivalent of approximately 5 x 10-12 Torr
(6.7 x 10-12 mbar).
The UHV-24P, an extended range version of the UHV-24,
measures pressure from 5 x 10-12 Torr to 1 x 10-3 Torr
Collector
(6.7 x 10-12 mbar to 1 x 10-3 mbar). The UHV-24 and 24P

feature a 2-3/4-inch ConFlat flange with long-life thoriacoated iridium or tungsten filaments that are easily
replaceable in the field.
The UHV-24 and 24P are easily interfaced with Agilents
XGS-600 gauge controller for integration into a variety
of vacuum systems, or for use as a stand-alone pressure
measurement tool.

UHV-24
UHV-24p
Pressure range
2 x 10-11 to 1 x 10-3 Torr
5 x 10-12 to 1 x 10-3 Torr

2 x 10-11 to 1 x 10-3 mbar
6.7 x 10-12 to 1 x 10-3 mbar
Sensitivity
25 Torr-1
20 Torr-1
X-Ray limit
2 x10-11 Torr
5 x 10-12 Torr (6.7 x 10-12)
+ 20% of full scale within a pressure decade
Emission current
4 milliamps default (10 A to 9.99 mA)
Bake temperature
450 C with cable connected
Temperature limits
Operation 0 C to 250 C; storage 15 to 80 C
Degas
Electron bombardment 400 volts @ 65 mA
Materials
304 ST, ceramic, Kovar, iridium or tungsten
Description
UHV-24, dual tungsten filaments
UHV-24, dual thoria-iridium filaments
UHV-24P Extended Range,dual tungsten filaments
UHV-24P Extended Range, dual thoria-iridium filaments
Filament replacement kit (thoria-iridium)
Filament replacement kit (tungsten filament)
Part Number
Fitting
9715008
2.75 in. CFF
9715007
2.75 in. CFF
9715014
2.75 in. CFF
9715015
2.75 in. CFF
9710028
9710018
21

2.0 (4.0)
2.0 (4.0)
2.0 (4.0)
2.0 (4.0)
0.5 (1.0)
0.5 (1.0)
Vacuum
Measurement
Active Gauges
Agilent PVG-500/PVG-500S/PVG-502S Pirani Gauges

45
(1.8)
20.9
(0.82)
70.3
(2.77)
The Agilent PVG-500 series of Pirani gauges provides the

ultimate combination of state-of-art technology and
ruggedness within a compact design. The PVG-500 series
utilizes the most advanced digital Pirani technology combined
with a stainless steel sensor design to meet the various
needs of the market today.
Applications
Features
Benefits
Compact, rugged aluminum housing that mounts in any

orientation with a logarithmic signal output
Stainless steel sensor cell with metal-sealed feedthrough
Easy push button ATM and High Vacuum (HV) adjustment
Nickel filament option
Optional set points
Ease of integration
Fore pressure vacuum pressure monitoring

Controlling high vacuum ionization gauges
Safety monitoring in vacuum systems
General vacuum measurement and control in the medium
and rough vacuum range
Rugged design for a wide range of applications

Ease of set-up
Solution for corrosive applications
Utilize pressure readings to perform critical operations
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Vacuum Measurement
Measurement range (Air, 02, CO, N2)
Accuracy (N2)
% of reading

15%

50%

50%
Repeatability (Air)
Output signal
(measurement signal)
Voltage vs. pressure
Error signal
Minimum loaded impedance
Response time
Adjustment
Identification gauge

Setpoint
Setting range
Hysteresis
Relay contact
Switching time
Supply voltage

Electrical connection
Sensor cable
Cable length
Admissible temperature

Weight
5 x 10-4 to 1000 mbar (3.75 x 10-4 to 750 Torr)

Units
1 x 10-3 to 100 mbar (1 x 10-3 to 75 Torr)
5 x 10-4 to 1 x 10-3 mbar (3.75 x 10-4 to 1 x 10-3 Torr)
100 to 1000 mbar (75 to 750 Torr)
1 x 10-3 to 100 mbar (1 x 10-3 to 75 Torr) % of reading 62%
Voltage range
Measurement range
0 to 10.3 V
1.9 to 10.0 V
1.286 V/decade, logarithmic
0 to 0.5 V (filament rupture)
10 k, short-circuit proof
80 ms
One tactile switch for both ATM and HV adjustment
27 k, referenced to supply common
PVG-500
PVG-500S, PVG-502S
None
2
None
2 x 10-3 to 500 mbar (1.5 x 10-3 to 375 Torr)
None
10% above lower threshold % of reading
None
30 VDC / 0.5 ADC floating
None
<20 ms
At gauge
Ripple
Power consumption
14 to 30 VDC
1 Vpp
1 W
FCC 68/RJ45 appliance connector, 8 poles, male
8 poles plus shielding
100 meter (330 ft)
Glass, Ni, NiFe, tungsten (tungsten version)
Operation
Storage
Vacuum Connection1
5 to 60 C
20 to +65 C
80 C
Any
80 g
1 In horizontal mounting position
Description
PVG-500 Pirani, KF16
PVG-500 Pirani tungsten filament with setpoints, KF16
PVG-502 Pirani nickel filament with setpoints, KF16 for corrosive applications
Part Number
PVG500KF16
PVG500KF16S
PVG502KF16S
Accessories
PVG-500 Replacement sensor (tungsten) recommended for most applications
PVG-502 Replacement sensor (nickel) recommended for corrosive applications
PVG500KF16RS
PVG502KF16RS
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Vacuum
Measurement
Active Gauges
Agilent CDG-500 Capacitance Diaphragm Gauge

55
(2.17)
3.8
(0.15)
69
(2.72)
116.8
(4.60)
113
(4.45)
18
(0.71)
26
(1.02)
OD " tube
DN 16 ISO-KF
8 VCR
33.8
(1.33)
The Agilent CDG-500 series of temperature compensated

Capacitance Diaphragm gauges provides a high level of
accuracy in the high pressure region. Full scale measurement
ranges are available from 1000 Torr to 1 Torr. The CDG-500
series uses a corrosion resistant ultra pure alumina ceramic
diaphragm providing exceptional signal stability, fast recovery
from atmosphere, short warm-up times and unparalleled
robustness.
Applications
Features
Benefits
General thin film and vacuum processes

Industrial vacuum processes
Data storage and display manufacturing
Etch, CVD, PVD and other semiconductor production processes
Reference sensor for monitoring of test instruments
Transfer standard for traceability measurements
Full scale ranges from 1 to 1000 Torr with push button

Ease of integration
zeroing and optional set point control
Excellent long term signal stability and repeatability
Long term performance comparable to competitors
heated versions
Fast recovery from atmospheric pressures and rapid
Reduces process cycle times
stabilization after start-up
Corrosion resistant ceramic sensor with sensor
Application robustness
shielding protection
24
Vacuum Measurement
Measurement range (full scale)
Torr
1000
100
10
1

Pa
133,322
13,332
1,333
133

mbar
1333
133
13.3
1.3
Accuracy1
% of reading
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
Temperature effect
on zero
% F.S./C
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.015
on span
% of reading/C
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
Resolution
% F.S.
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
Pressure, maximum
kPa (absolute)
400
260
260
260
Lowest reading
% F.S.
0.01
Lowest suggested reading
% F.S.
0.05
Lowest suggested control pressure % F.S.
0.05
Temperature
Operation (ambient)
Bakeout (at flange)2
Storage

5 to 50 C
110 C
40 to 65 C
Supply voltage
14 to 30 VDC
Power consumption
1W
Output signal (analog)
0 to 10 VDC
Response time
30 ms
Degree of protection
IP30
D-sub, 15 pole, male
Setpoints3 Two (2) setpoints, SP 1 and SP 2
Relay Contact
Hysteresis

30 VDC; 0.5 ADC
1% of F.S
Aluminum oxide ceramic (Al2O3), Vacon 704, stainless steel (AlSl 316L5)

AgCuTi hard solder, sealing glass
1
Non-linearity, hysteresis, repeatability at 25 C ambient operating temperature without temperature effects after 2 hours operation
Non operating
CDG-500 setpoint versions only
28% Ni, 23% Co, 49% Fe
18% Cr, 10% Ni, 3% Mo, 69% Fe
Description

CDG-500 Capacitance Diaphragm Gauge (1000 Torr)
Part Number
KF16
VCR8
CDG500T1000KF16
CDG500T1000VCR8
CDG500T0100KF16
CDG500T0100VCR8
CDG500T0010KF16
CDG500T0010VCR8
CDG500T0001KF16
CDG500T0001VCR8
CDG-500 Capacitance Diaphragm Gauge (1000 Torr) with setpoints

CDG500T1000KF16S
CDG500T0100KF16S
CDG500T0010KF16S
CDG500T0001KF16S
25
CDG500T1000VCR8S
CDG500T0100VCR8S
CDG500T0010VCR8S
CDG500T0001VCR8S
Vacuum
Measurement
Active Gauges
Agilent PCG-750/PCG-752 Pirani/Capacitance Diaphragm Gauges

45
(1.8)
28
(1.1)
ST
DIA
SP2
SP1
ADJ
79.5
(3.13)
Profibus Version
The Agilent PCG-750 series of Pirani Capacitance Diaphragm

gauges combines Agilents Pirani and ceramic capacitance
diaphragm sensors into a single design that provides
gas-type independence with increased accuracy from Atm
to 5 x 10-5 mbar (3.8 x 10-5 Torr).
Applications
Features
Benefits
High accuracy and reproducibility at atmosphere

Fast atmospheric detection
Gas-type independent above 10 mbar
Compact, rugged housing that mounts in any orientation
with a logarithmic signal output
Set point control
Exchangeable plug and play sensor
Nickel filament option
Bright color LCD display option
Reliable atmospheric pressure monitoring

Shortens process cycle times
Allows safe venting with any gas mixture
Ease of integration
Fore pressure vacuum monitoring

Safety monitoring in vacuum systems
and rough vacuum range
Load lock control

Easy to repair with low cost of ownership
Solution for corrosive applications
Monitor pressure readings easily
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Vacuum Measurement
Measurement range (Air, 02, CO, N2)
Accuracy
% of reading

50%

15%

5%

2.5%
Repeatability (N2) % of reading

2.5%
Admissible pressure
Burst pressure

Supply voltage
Output signal
Measurement range
Load impedance
Setpoint relay (2)

Interface (digital)
Power connection
5 x 10-5 to 1500 mbar (3.8 x 10-5 to 1125 Torr)

Units
5 x 10-5 to 1 x 10-3 mbar (3.75 Torr to 1 x 10-3 Torr)
1 x 10-3 to 100 mbar (1 x 10-3 to 75 Torr)
100 to 950 mbar (75 to 712.5 Torr)
950 to 1050 mbar (712.5 to 787.5 Torr)
Units
1 x 10-3 to 1100 mbar (1 x 10-3 to 825 Torr)
5 bar absolute
10 bar absolute
Operation (ambient)
Storage
Bakeout flange
10 to 50 C
20 to +65 C
80 C
15 to 30 VDC @ < 0.8 A
0 to 10.23 V
0.61 to 10.23 V
1.286 V/decade
> 10 k
Range
Relay
Hysteresis
Contact Rating
Contact Rating
Switching
(N2)
Contact
Solid state relays Mechanical relays
time
5 x 10-5 to n.o., potential 10 % of
30VDC/
30VDC/
30 ms
1500 mbar
free
threshold
0.3ADC
1ADC
RS232C
FCC, 8 pin
PCG-750: W, Ni, NiFe, Al2O3, SnAg, SS, glass PCG752: Ni, NiFe, Al2O3, SnAg, SS, glass
Description
PCG-750 Pirani/CDG combination gauge (tungsten), KF16
PCG-750 Pirani/CDG combination gauge (tungsten) with setpoints and display, KF16 (mbar)
PCG-750 Pirani/CDG combination gauge (tungsten) with setpoints and display, KF16 (Torr)
PCG-750 Pirani/CDG combination gauge (tungsten) with setpoints and display, KF16 (pascal)
PCG-750 Pirani/CDG combination gauge (tungsten) with setpoints and Profibus. KF16 (mbar)
PCG-752 Pirani/CDG combination gauge (nickel), KF16
PCG-752 Pirani/CDG combination gauge (nickel) with setpoints and display, KF16 (mbar)
PCG-752 Pirani/CDG combination gauge (nickel) with setpoints and display, KF16 (Torr)
PCG-752 Pirani/CDG combination gauge (nickel) with setpoints and display, KF16 (pascal)
PCG-752 Pirani/CDG combination gauge (nickel) with setpoints and Profibus, KF16 (mbar)
Part Number
PCG750KF16
PCG750KF16SD1
PCG750KF16SD2
PCG750KF16SD3
PCG750KF16SP
PCG752KF16
PCG752KF16SD1
PCG752KF16SD2
PCG752KF16SD3
PCG752KF16SP
Accessories
PCG-750 (tungsten) Replacement sensor recommended for most applications
PCG-752 (nickel) Replacement sensor recommended for corrosive applications
PCG750KF16RS
PCG752KF16RS
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Vacuum
Measurement
Active Gauges
Agilent FRG-700/FRG-702 Full Range Pirani/Inverted Magnetron Gauges

75
(2.97)
60
(2.36)
55
(2.17)
92
(3.62)
28
(1.10)
18
(0.71)
24
(0.94)
DN 25 ISO-KF
DN 40 CFF
The Agilent FRG-700 and FRG-702 (all metal version) are

full range gauges that provide two measuring technologies in
a single, compact and economical package to measure
process and base pressure from 5 x 10-9 mbar to atmosphere
(3.8 x 10-9 Torr to atmosphere). The single, compact unit
with one logarithmic analog output signal significantly
reduces the complexity of installation, setup and integration.
The benefit is reduced cost and reduction in valuable
space requirements
Applications
Features
Benefits
High vacuum pressure monitoring

Base pressure for evaporation and sputtering systems
and high vacuum range
Combination gauge inverted magnetron and Pirani, with

Measures 9 decades using 1 compact gauge, 1 connection,
wide measurement range from 5 x 10-9 mbar to atmosphere 1 sensor cable and 1 A/D converter; reduces complexity and cost
No filament to burn out; easy to clean
Low maintenance and reduced cost
Excellent ignition properties
Rapid start-up
Can be operated by a Agilent V-81 or V-301 rack controller
Greatly reduces cost and space requirements
and used with the TPS Compact and MiniTask
LED indicator for high voltage on
Provides quick visual indication of status
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Vacuum Measurement
Measurement range 5 x 10-9 to 1000 mbar (3.8 x 10-9 to 760 Torr)
Accuracy
30% of reading, typical
Repeatability
5% of reading, typical
Any
Operation
Storage
Bake-out*
Filament temperature

(ambient)
(w/o electronics)
(Pirani)

5 to 55 C
40 to +65 C
150 C
120 C
Supply voltage
At gauge
Ripple
Power consumption

15 to 30 VDC
1 Vpp
2 W
Output signal
Voltage range
Measurement range
(measurement signal)
0 to 10.5 V
1.82 to 8.6 V
0.6 V/decade, logarithmic
Error signal
<0.5 V (no supply), >9.5 V (Pirani sensor, filament rupture)
10 k, short-circuit proof
Response time
<10 ms (@ p> 10-6 mbar), 1000 ms (@ p= 10-8 mbar)
Identification gauge 85 k, referenced to supply common
Status
Pirani-only mode
Combined Pirani/cold cathode mode
LED

0 V (low)
15 V to 30 (high)
LED green high voltage on
FCC 68 appliance connector, 8 poles, female
Sensor cable
8 poles plus shielding
Maximum cable length
50 m
Operating voltage/current
3.3 kV/500 A
FRG-700 - SS, Al2O3, FPM75, Mo, Ni, Au, W
FRG-702 - SS, Al2O3, FPM75, Mo, Ni, Au, W
Internal volume
20 cm3
Weight
FRG-700 - DN 25 ISO-KF 700g, DN 40 CF 980 g

FRG-702 - DN 25 ISO-KF 730g, DN 40 CF 1010 g
Standards
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61010-1
* Without electronics and magnetic shielding.
Accessories
FRG-700 Gauge Maintenance Kit
FRG-700 Gauge Repair Kit
FRG-702 Gauge Maintenance Kit
FRG-702 Gauge Repair Kit
FRG-700/702 Magnetic Shielding
FRG-700 Cable, Gauge to AG Turbo Controller, 3M
FRG-700 Cable, Gauge to AG Turbo Controller, 5M
Part Number
FRG700KF25
FRG700CF35
FRG702KF25
FRG702CF35
FRG700MAINT
FRG700REPR
FRG702MAINT
FRG702REPR
FRG700MSHD
9699960
9699961
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Vacuum
Measurement
Description
FRG-700 Pirani/IMG Combination Gauge, KF 25
FRG-700 Pirani/IMG Combination Gauge, DN40 CF
FRG-702 Pirani/IMG Combination Gauge, KF25, All Metal bakeable
FRG-702 Pirani/IMG Combination Gauge, DN40 CF, All Metal bakeable
Active Gauges
Agilent FRG-720/FRG-730 Full Range Pirani/Bayard-Alpert Gauges

59
(2.3)
67
(2.6)
153
(6.0)
The Agilent FRG-720 and FRG-730 combine Agilents Pirani

and Bayard-Alpert sensor into a single compact design that
provides measuring capability from 5 x 10-10 mbar to
atmosphere (3.8 x 10-10 Torr to atmosphere). Combining these
two technologies into a single unit reduces complexity and
integration challenges while protecting the Bayard-Alpert
sensor from premature burnout.
Applications
Features
Benefits
Wide range from industrial coating and semiconductor

processing to research and laboratory environments
General vacuum measurement and control in the low
to ultra-high vacuum range
Combination gauge Bayard-Alpert and Pirani

Wide measurement range from 5 x 10-10 mbar to atmosphere
Pirani interlock Protects Bayard-Alpert sensor from premature burnout and
contamination effects from high pressure operation
Long-life yttrium oxide coated iridium filament
Rugged design for a wide range of applications
Set point control
LCD display option
Monitor pressure readings easily
Profibus communication option
Ease of network integration
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Vacuum Measurement
Measurement range (Air, O2, CO, N2) 5 x 10-10 to 1000 mbar (3.8 x 10-10 to 760 Torr)
Accuracy
10-8 to 10-2 mbar/Torr 15% of reading
Repeatability
10-8 to 10-2 mbar/Torr 5% of reading
Degas
p < 7.2 x 10-6 mbar electron bombardment, max. 3 min
Pressure, maximum
2 bar absolute
Temperature
Operation
Storage
Bakeout at flange Bakeout at flange Bakeout w/electroncs

(ambient)
w/extension
wo/extension
removed

0 to 50 C 20 to +70 C
150 C
80 C
150 C
Supply voltage
20 to 28 VDC, 1.4 A on startup for 200 msec, 0.8 A operating
Output signal analog
0 to 10 V
Measurement range
0.774 to 10.0 V
0.75 V/decade
Error signal
0.3/0.5 V
10 k
Communications interface
RS-232C
D-sub, 15 pin, male
Maximum cable length
100 m (330 ft)
Yt2O3, Ir, Pt, Mo, Cu, W, NiFe, NiCr, stainless steel, glass
Internal volume
KF/CF
24 cm3 (1.46 in3)/34 cm3 (2.1 in3)
Weight
KF/CF
285 g/550 g
Protection type
IP30
Setpoint relays (1) for FRG-730
Range
Relay Contact
Hysteresis
Contact rating
1 x 10-9 to 100 mbar
n.o., potential free
10 % of reading
30 V/0.5 A DC
Profibus option
Baud rates 9.6/19.2/93.75/187.5/500 kBaud; 1.5/12 mBaud
Address
2 switches (address 00 127) or network programmable
Digital functions
Read pressure, select units (Torr, mbar, Pa); degas function, Pirani full scale adjust; monitor gauge status;

safe state allows definition of behavior in case of error; detailed alarm and warning information
Analog functions
0 to 10 V analog output pressure indication; two setpoint relays A + B
Setpoint relays (2)
Range
Relay Contact
Hysteresis
Contact rating
1 x 10-9 to 100 mbar
n.o., potential free
10 % of reading
60 V/0.5 A DC
Connector for Profibus DP
D-sub, 9 pin, female
Description

FRG-720 Pirani/Bayard Alpert combination gauge single filament
with display
with setpoints and Profibus
FRG-730 Pirani/Bayard Alpert combination gauge dual filaments w/set pts
FRG-730 Pirani/Bayard Alpert combination gauge dual filaments w/set pts. and display
FRG-730 Pirani/Bayard Alpert combination gauge dual filaments w/set pts and Profibus
Accessories
FRG-720 Replacement sensorKF25
FRG-720 Replacement sensorCF35
FRG-730 (dual filaments)KF25
Replacement sensor
FRG-730 (dual filaments)CF35
Replacement sensor
FRG-720/730 Baffle
FRG-720/730 Power Supply 24 V DC/RS232C
FRG-720/730 Bakeout extension, 100mm
Part Number
KF25
CF35
FRG720KF25
FRG720CF35
FRG720KF25D
FRG720CF35D
FRG720KF25SP
FRG720CF35SP
FRG730KF25S
FRG730CF35S
FRG730KF25SD
FRG730CF35SD
FRG730KF25SP
FRG730CF35SP
FRG720KF25RS
FRG720CF35RS
FRG730KF25RS
FRG730CF35RS
FRG720BFL
FRG720PWR
FRG720BKE
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Vacuum
Measurement
Active Gauges
Agilent AGC-100 Active Gauge Controller/
AGD-100 Active Gauge Display
AGC-100

AGD-100

A
106
(4.2)
106
(4.2)
B
91
(3.6)
91
(3.6)
C
78
3.1
78
(3.1)
D
84
3.3
84
(3.3)
E
210
8.3
136
(5.3)
F
207
8.2
132
5.2
G
67
(2.6)
62
(2.4)
AGC-100 is single channel controller compatible with the

FRG 7xx, PVG-5xx, PCG-75x and CDG-500 series of active
gauges and automatically identifies the active gauge
connected.
AGD-100 is a low cost single channel display option for the

FRG-700/702, PVG-5xx and PCG-75x series of active gauges.
Both units have user selectable measurement unit (mbar,
Torr, Pascal), and adjustable setpoint control.
Features
Benefits
Automatic identification of Agilent active gauges

User selectable pressure units (mbar, Torr, Pascal)
Adjustable setpoint control
Ease of setup
Global compatibility
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Vacuum Measurement
Measurement channels
Measurement range
Measurement unit (selectable)
Rate
A/D converter
Setpoints
Setpoint relays
Channel assignment
Relay contact
Hysterisis
Contact rating
Connector
Display
Analog output
Range
Connector
Supply
Consumption
Operation temperature (ambient)
Digital interface (AGC-100 only)
One (1)
2 x 10-10 to 1500 mbar (1.5 x 10-10 to 1125 Torr)
mbar, Torr, Pascal
10/sec
16 bit
One (1)
One (1)
Potential free change over contact
Adjustable
30 VAC/1A; 60 VDC/0.5A
D-Sub, 9 pin, male
LED
0-10.3 V, sensor analog output signal
D-Sub, 9 pin, male
90-250 V, 50/60 Hz
#30W
5 to 50 C
RS-232C ; D-Sub, 9 pin, female
Description
Active Gauge Controller for FRG 7xx, PVG-5xx, PCG-75x and CDG-500 Series
Gauge display for FRG-700/702 and PVG-5xx and PCG-75x Series
Part Number
AGC100
AGD100
Accessories
Front adapter for controller, rack adaptor, 3u
Cable (FRG700/702, PVG, PCG) 3 m (9.9 ft)
Cable (FRG700/702, PVG, PCG) 5 m (16.4 ft)
Cable (FRG700/702, PVG, PCG) 10 m (33 ft)
Cable (FRG720/730) 3 m (9.9 ft)
Cable (FRG720/730) 5 m (16.4 ft)
Cable (FRG720/730) 10 m (33 ft)
Cable (CDG500) 3 m (9.9 ft)
Cable (CDG500) 5 m (16.4 ft)
Cable (CDG500) 10 m (33 ft)
AGC100ADPT
AGCCBL103
AGCCBL105
AGCCBL110
AGCCBL203
AGCCBL205
AGCCBL210
AGCCBL303
AGCCBL305
AGCCBL310
Power Cord Selection One power cord included with each unit
Europe, 10 A/220-230 VAC, 2.5 meter
Denmark, 10 A/220-230 VAC, 2.5 meter
Switzerland, 10 A/230 VAC, 2.5 meter
UK/Ireland, 13 A/230 VAC, 2.5 meter
India, 10 A/220-250 VAC, 2.5 meter
Israel, 10 A/230 VAC, 2.5 meter
Japan, 12 A/100 VAC, 2.3 meter
North America, 13 A/125 VAC, 2.0 meter
656494220
656494225
656494235
656494250
656494245
656494230
656494240
656458203
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Vacuum
Measurement
Active Gauges
Agilent RGC-100 Rough Gauge Controller

PCB envelope volume
is shown for reference only
41.7
(1.64)
41.7
(1.64)
101.3
(4.0)
101.3
(4.0)
PCB ENVELOPE
88.9
(3.5)
96.8
(3.81)
PCB
ENVELOPE
96.8
(3.8)
R 40.9
(1.6)
The Agilent RGC-100 Rough Gauge Controller is a cost

effective solution for pressure measurements in the
1 x 10-3 Torr to 760 Torr region.
The RGC-100 package includes the TC tube, sensor cable
and power supply to provide a pre-calibrated turnkey rough
vacuum solution.
Applications
Features
Benefits
Thermocouple gauge Agilent 531 and controller are

pre-calibrated as a set at the factory
Runs on 100-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz and displays in Torr or mbar
Large bright LED display
No moving parts
Optional set point control, analog output, RS232 communications
Economical vacuum gauge
No calibration required at initial setup
General vacuum measurement and control in the rough vacuum

range
Monitor forelines, chamber evacuation and crossover
to high vacuum pumps
Globally compatible
Easily read from across a room, or in dimly lit locations
Shock resistant and requires infrequent calibration
Easily integrated
Ideal choice for integrators
NOTE Factory calibration is performed using equipment under NIST Standards. Calibration certificates are not available with these products.
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Vacuum Measurement
Measurement range
Accuracy
% of reading

10%

15%

50%

25%
Vacuum fitting
Interface cable length
Sensor
Display
Dimensions
Supply voltage
Standards
Optional setpoint controls
Optional communication interface
Optional analog output
1.3 x 10-3 to 1000 mbar (1.0 x 10-3 to 760 Torr)

Units
1.3 x 10-3 to 1.3 mbar (1 milliTorr to 1 Torr)
1.3 to 13.3 mbar (1 to 10 Torr)
13.3 to 213 mbar (10 to 160 Torr)
213 to 1000 mbar (160 Torr to 760 Torr)
inch NPT-M
10 ft.
Agilent 531 TC gauge tube
See below
Mounts in 2.66 inch panel hole with 3 screws on 1.60 inch radius
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
CE, ROHS compliant
7 A, 250 V
RS-232
0-5 VDC
Description
RGC-100 Rough Gauge Controller (mbar)
RGC-100 Rough Gauge Controller (Torr)
RGC-100 Rough Gauge Controller with setpoints and RS232 (mbar)
RGC-100 Rough Gauge Controller with setpoints and RS232 (Torr)
RGC-100, 1.33 CFF TC, mbar, Controller
RGC-100, KF16 536 TC, mbar, Controller
RGC-100, KF25 536 TC, mbar, Controller
RGC-100, 1.33 CFF TC, mbar, SPs, Controller
RGC-100, KF16 536 TC, mbar, SPs, Controller
RGC-100, KF25 536 TC, mbar, SPs, Controller
RGC-100, 1.33 CFF TC, Torr, Controller
RGC-100, KF16 536 TC, Torr, Controller
RGC-100, KF25 536 TC, Torr, Controller
RGC-100, 1.33 CFF TC, Torr, SPs, Controller
RGC-100, KF16 536 TC, Torr, SPs, Controller
RGC-100, KF25 536 TC, Torr, SPs, Controller
Part Number
RGC100M
RGC100T
RGC100MS
RGC100TS
RGC100MCF
RGC100MKF16
RGC100MKF25
RGC100MSCF
RGC100MSKF16
RGC100MSKF25
RGC100TCF
RGC100TKF16
RGC100TKF25
RGC100TSCF
RGC100TSKF16
RGC100TSKF25
Accessories
Replacement sensors
inch NPT-M
KF16
KF25
1.33 in CFF
F0472303
L6141308
L6141309
L6141304
NOTE All part number with S include the optional set points, RS232, and analog output.
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Vacuum
Measurement
Active Gauges
Agilent RGC-150 Rough Gauge Controller

91
(3.53)
154
(6.1)
141
(5.6)
134
(5.3)
45
(1.7)
96
(3.8)
48
(1.9)
The Agilent RGC-150 Rough Gauge Controller is a cost

effective solution for pressure measurements in the
1 x 10-3 Torr to 760 Torr region.
The RGC-150 package includes the TC tube, sensor cable
and power supply to provide a pre-calibrated turnkey rough
vacuum solution.
Applications
Features
Benefits
Thermocouple gauge Agilent 531 and controller are

pre-calibrated as a set at the factory
Two easily configured set points
Runs on 100-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz and displays
in Torr, mbar and kPa
Large bright LED display
Optional Ethernet connection and software that allows
for remote monitoring through a web browser
No calibration required at initial setup
General vacuum measurement and control in the rough vacuum

range
Monitor forelines, chamber evacuation and crossover
to high vacuum pumps

Globally compatible
Easily read from across a room or in dimly lit locations
Monitor vacuum performance from a remote location
NOTE Factory calibration is performed using equipment under NIST Standards. Calibration certificates are not available with these products.
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Vacuum Measurement
Measurement range
Accuracy
% of reading

10%

15%

50%

25%
Vacuum fitting
Interface cable length
Sensor
Display
Dimensions
Analog output
Supply voltage
Standards
Set point controls
Communication interface
Mounting
1.3 x 10-3 to 1000 mbar (1.0 x 10-3 to 760 Torr)

Units
1.3 x 10-3 to 1.3 mbar (1 milliTorr to 1 Torr)
1.3 to 13.3 mbar (1 to 10 Torr)
13.3 to 213 mbar (10 to 160 Torr)
213 to 1000 mbar (160 Torr to 760 Torr)
inch NPT-M
10 ft.
See below
0.38 inch high 6 digit red LED
1.7 inch high, 3.52 inch wide, 5.35 inch deep
0-5 VDC
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
CE, ROHS compliant
7 A, 250 V
RS-232
DIN rack mount
Part Number
RGC150
RGC150E
RGC150CF
RGC150KF16
RGC150KF25
RGC150ECF
RGC150EKF16
RGC150EKF25
Accessories
Replacement sensors
inch NPT-M
KF16
KF25
1.33 in CFF
F0472303
L6141308
L6141309
L6141305
NOTE All units include set points, RS232 and analog output.
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Vacuum
Measurement
Description
RGC-150 Rough Gauge Controller
RGC-150 Rough Gauge Controller with Ethernet and Software
RGC-150, 1.33CFF TC, Rough Vac Controller
RGC-150, KF16 536TC, Rough Vac Controller
RGC-150, KF25 536TC, Rough Vac Controller
RGC-150, 1.33CFF TC, Rough Vac Controller, Ethernet
RGC-150, KF16 536TC, Rough Vac Controller, Ethernet
RGC-150, KF25 536TC, Rough Vac Controller, Ethernet
Gauge Cables
NOTE All cables are available in 5 foot increments.
Description
Length (in feet)
Part Number
XGS-600 I/O, with flying leads

10
25
50
R32493010
R32493025
R32493050
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
3.0 (1.5)
Thermocouple Cables (XGS-600 and senTorr only)

For use with one 531 or 536 gauge tubes

10
25
50
75
100
L91313010
L91313025
L91313050
L91313075
L91313100
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
3.0 (1.5)
ConvecTorr Cables (XGS-600, Multi-Gauge,

senTorr and PanelVac ConvecTorr)
Standard non-bakeable

10
25
50
100
L91223010
L91223025
L91223050
L91223100
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
3.0 (1.5)
Thermocouple Cables (Multi-Gauge only)

Dual (for use with two gauges)
Dual (for use with two gauges)
Quad (for use with four gauges)
Quad (for use with four gauges)
10
25
10
25
L64752010
L64752025
L64754010
L64754025
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
Glass BA Gauge Cables


10
25
100
R32443010
R32443025
R32443050
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
MBA2-200 Gauge Cables

UHV-24/UHV-24p Standard

10
25
50
65
75
10
25
50
X320360006
X320360007
X320360008
X320360009
X320360010
R32453010
R32453025
R32453050
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
3.0 (1.5)
3.0 (1.5)
3.0 (1.5)
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
3.0 (1.5)
UHV-24/UHV-24p PTFE (for UHV)

bakeable to 250 C

10
25
50
R32463010
R32463025
R32463050
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
3.0 (1.5)
Ion Gauge Extension Cables (XGS-600)

65
90
R3247065
R3247090
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Vacuum Measurement
Length (in feet)
Part Number
IMG-100 Cables (XGS-600)

may be used with IMG-300

10
25
50
75
100
R03113010
R03113025
R03113080
R03113075
R03113100
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
3.0 (1.5)
IMG-300 Cables Inverted Magnetron Gauge (UHV)

Bakeable to 250 C

10
25
65
100
R03413010
R03413025
R03413065
R03413100
2.0 (1.0)
2.0 (1.0)
FRG-700 Cables Gauge to FRG Controller

Gauge to FRG Controller

Gauge to AG Turbo Controller

3 m
5 m
3 m
5 m
AGCCBL103
AGCCBL105
9699960
9699961
XGS-600 Analog Board Cables

Cable Length
FRG-700/PVG/PCG Analog Input Board
CDG Analog Input Board
FRG720/730 Analog Input Board
3 ft
R35893003
R35903003
R35913003
Part Number
10 ft
25 ft
R35893010
R35893025
R35903010
R35903025
R35913010
R35913025
50 ft
R35893050
R35903050
R35913050
Vacuum
Measurement
Description
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Agilent Technical Notes
Vacuum Gauge Technical Notes
is defined as a standard atmosphere.

This also is 1.01 x 105 Pascals or 1.01 x 105 dynes cm2. The
1/760 of this value is called a Torr in honor of Torricelli.
An extension of the mercury barometer was the mercury
U-tube manometer (Figure 2). Varying atmospheric pressures
causes the mercury level to rise and fall in the Torricellian
Void. Likewise, if the pressure at the other end of the tube is
artificially reduced by a vacuum pump, the mercury in the
tube falls drastically.
With both the barometer and the manometer, it is the
difference in heights of the mercury levels that indicates the
pressure, that is, the force (weight of Hg) per unit area that
the air pressure will support. As the pressure on the system
side is reduced, the height of the columns on either side of
the U-tube approaches the same, and any difference becomes
very difficult to measure (Figure 2).
Historical Notes
Early interest in pressure measurement was stimulated in the
17th century by engineers who were concerned about the
inability of suction pumps to remove water from mines.
The pumps were limited to about 30 feet. For example, the
Duke of Tuscany (Italy) commissioned Galileo to investigate
the problem.
Galileo, among others, devised a number of experiments to
investigate the properties of air. Among these experiments
were pistons for measuring the force of vacuum and a
water barometer that stood about 34 feet tall.
After Galileos death in 1642, the work was carried on by his
associate, Evangelista Torricelli. Torricelli invented the
mercury barometer (Figure 1) and he concluded that
atmospheric air forced water up to a height of 33.6 feet.
Figure 2 - U-Tube Manometer
Figure 1 - Mercury Barometer
Many schemes were tried to magnify the very small

differences that occurred at very low pressures, but the only
one that really extended the range of the manometer was
invented by H. McLeod in 1872. This gauge is an application
of Boyles Law and is still in use today as a standard for
calibrating secondary gauges (Figure 3).
Figure 1 Notes
1. Air has weightmass
a) 2 Ibs per cubic yard, or
b) 1.293 grams per liter
2. Pressure = force per unit area
Figure 3 - McLeod Gauge
3. The Barometer At standard conditions, the height of the

Hg column above the surface of the Hg In the dish will be
760 mm or 29.9 in. The density of mercury is 0.49 Ibs per cubic
inch and, if the column is 29.9 in. high, it would then exert a
force per unit area of 0.49 x 29.9 = 14.7 pounds/In2.
The weight of the atmosphere exerts a force of 14.7 pounds per
square inch on the surface of the Hg in the dish. The height of
the mercury column is therefore a dire ct measure of the
pressure and the unit of pressure is 1/760 of an atmosphere,
which is called a Torr. The international pressure unit is
Pascal, equal to one Newton per meter square.
In 1644, the French mathematician, Blaise Pascal, sent a

group of mountaineers up into the Alps with a barometer and
proved that air pressure decreased with altitude. The average
height of the mercury column at sea level is 760 mm, and this
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Vacuum Measurement
At lower pressures from 1 x 10-2 Torr to 1 x 10-7 Torr found
in many industrial applications, the cold cathode gauge is very
useful. This instrument is basically a gaseous electric
discharge cell which operates on the same principle as a
diode-type ion pump. It is a rugged gauge that does not use a
hot filament.
The most commonly used measurement device for high
vacuum is the hot filament ionization gauge. This type of
gauge can be designed to measure pressures as high as
5 x 10-1 Torr, and as low as 5 x 10-12 Torr. Since it is found in
many industrial and scientific applications, it will be treated
here in more detail.
Application of Boyles Law
P2
V2
(P1 + h) bh =
P1V1
P1 bh + bh2 =
P1V1
bh2
bh2 =
P1V1 P1 bh)
P1 (V1 bh)
P1 =
bh2
_______
V1 bh
Basic Performance Factors of Ionization Gauges

1. Reproducibility. A gauge must be able to give reproducible
readings for identical physical situations. Drift due to
electric or geometric instabilities can have adverse effects
on the measurement process.
2. Accuracy. Gauges can be calibrated but, in general, their
accuracy is limited to about 20%.
3. Sensitivity. In the ion gauge, the positive ions that impact
the collector (and pick up electrons from ground) account
for the positive ion current (I+).
The electrons emitted from the filament (I-) produce the
required ionization. The fundamental relationship is:
V1 = Total volume, capillary plus bulb (cm 3 )

P1 = Pressure in system
b = Volum of capillary (in cubic cm)
mm length
h = Difference in height of mercury columns
V2 = bh (cm 3) volume in capillary
P2 = Pressure in capillary = P1 + h
Figure 4 - Pressure Ranges of Various Vacuum Gauges
I + = (I - ) PK
(1)
Where: (P) is the number of molecules present (Pressure)

And:
(K) is the gauge constant which depends on the
geometry of the device and the electrical parameters
employed (K) is also referred to as the sensitivity (S), and:
S =
I+
_____
Where: Both (1+) and (1-) are measured in amperes and (P) is
in Torr.
Hence:
Applications
The vacuum gauges in use today mainly fall into three
categories: mechanical, manometric, and electronic. Which
gauge is used in a particular application generally depends on
the pressure range it is intended to measure. Figure 4 shows
useful pressure ranges of some typical gauges.
High pressures, such as those found in the rough pumping of
a vacuum system, are generally measured with a
thermocouple gauge. This instrument measures heat transfer
rate from a heated wire. As gas is removed from the system,
less heat is removed. The changes in temperature are
measured by a thermocouple junction and its output is
displayed as changes in pressure. The most useful pressure
range for this gauge is from 5 Torr to 5 microns.
(I +) Amps
S = ___________ = (a number) torr
(I - ) Amps Torr
For instance, the sensitivity of the Agilent UHV-24 nude

gauge is 25 per Torr.
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Vacuum
Measurement
PI -
Agilent Technical Notes

Operation of Ionization Gauges
Table 1 - Conversion Table

Pascal
Torr
Standard
Millibar

(N/m2) (Pa)
Atmosphere (atm)
(mbar)
1 Newton per square meter
(N/m2) = Pascal
=
1
7.5 x 10-3
9.87 x 10-6
10-2
1 Torr = 1 mm Hg
=
133
1
1.32 x 10-3
1.33
1 standard atmosphere (atm) =
101,000
760
1
1,010
1 millibar (mbar)
=
100
0.75
9.87 x 10-6
1
1 dyne/square centimeter
(dyne/cm2)
=
10-1
7.5 x 10-4
9.87 x 10-7
x 10-3
I+
I-
S
10
1,330
1,010,000
1,000
1
There are many ways to express pressure and some of the

more common units are listed in Table 1.
The gauge sensitivity, S, is a function of the design and
construction of the gauge. For the Agilent 563 Bayard-Alpert
gauge, S has a nominal value of 10 Torr. For the Agilent 507
Triode gauge, S has a nominal value of 17 Torr.
One could use an instrument that measured both the I+ and Icurrents with a high degree of accuracy. However, the
absolute values of I+ and I- are unimportant in determining P;
only their ratio must be measured. Therefore, entirely
equivalent results can be obtained with an instrument which
measures I+ as a fraction of I- (a ratiometric instrument).
When an ionization gauge is used to measure pressure, two

physically observable parameters are of interest; namely,
emission current and ion current. These two currents must be
observed simultaneously, and the pressure can be calculated
by the following rule:
Dyne per Square

Centimeter (dyne/cm2)
(I +) 1
P = ______
(I - ) S
= Observed ion current
= Observed emission current
= Gauge sensitivity (constant for any particular gauge)
Table 2 - Pressure and Flow Unit
Although the McLeod gauge uses mercury in a way different

from the manometer, it still expresses pressure in terms of
the height of a mercury column. At the pressures attained by
modern vacuum systems, gauges that depend on the
mechanical effects of pressure are ineffective. So, other
means had to be found that could take advantage of other
properties of atoms and molecules, such as heat conductivity
or the ability to be ionized.
Pressures
Standard atm = 1.01325 x 106 Dynes cm-2

= 760 mm Hg (at 0 C)

= 29.9213 in. of Hg (at 32 F)
Bar
= 1 x 106 Dynes cm-2
75.0062 cm Hg (at 0 C)
0.986 atm
Torr
= 1333 Dynes cm-2

= 1 mm Hg (at 0 C)

= (760)-1 Standard atm
Micron
= (length) 1000 Angstroms
(1A = 10-10 meter)

= (pressure) 1.33 Dyne cm-2

= (pressure) 1 x 10-3 Torr
Barye
= 1 Dyne cm-2

= 9.869 x 10-7 atm

= 1 x 10-6 bar
Dyne
= Force necessary to give a one-gram mass
an acceleration of one cm/sec/sec
Flows
Cubic Foot

CFM

Liter sec-1

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=
=
=
=
=
=
28.3 liters
2.83 x 104 cm3
28.3 liters min-1
0.47 liter sec-1
2.12 cfm
3.53 x 10-2 cubic feet sec-1
Vacuum Measurement
the tolerances of a large number of components, and
long-term accuracy and repeatability are assured.
Some additional conversion factors for pressure and flow
units are shown in Table 2.
Cold Cathode Gauges
The cold cathode gauge is an often overlooked, cost-effective
gauge for ion implanters and other high-vacuum applications.
A cold cathode gauge has no filament, is not subject to
burnout and has a significantly longer life and lower annual
replacement cost than a hot cathode Bayard-Alpert gauge.
A cold-cathode gauge can be replaced at predictable
intervals, whereas a hot cathode gauge must be replaced
whenever a burnout occurs. In addition, the annual cost of
replacement is less. A modern inverted magnetron cold
cathode gauge is stable and can operate over a wide pressure
range from 10 mTorr down to ultra-high vacuum. Repeatability
is better than 98%. Cold cathode gauges have a reputation as
slow starters, since they must rely on an ionization source
such as a cosmic ray to initiate a discharge. The lower the
pressure, the less likely an ionizing collision and the longer
the start delay. At 1 mTorr or higher, there is no delay; but at
10-8 Torr, starting can take up to 3 hours. The traditional
solution is to start the gauge in the mTorr range, but often
this is not practical. A relatively new technique uses
ultraviolet induced photoemission to generate an ionizing
electron to start the gauge.8 At 10-6 Torr the start time is 4-5
seconds.
Vacuum
Measurement
It is convenient to maintain a constant emission current at a

preselected value rather than to observe it for each
measurement of pressure. Thus, in some gauge controls, the
emission current is regulated at a nominal value of 9 ma
(Bayard-Alpert) or 6 ma (triode). This value of emission leads
to ion currents equal to 0.1 amp/Torr. During the calibration
procedure, emission current is sensed by the electrometer
amplifier and displayed on the panel meter. When the ion
current is measured, the same amplifier and meter are used.
Hence, the meter deflection observed during ion current
measurement is automatically interpreted as a fraction of
emission current, providing a true ratiometric measurement,
even though the absolute value of emission current may be
20% different from nominal.
In conventional gauge controls, emission current is measured
by the panel meter with suitable precision resistor shunts.
The ion current is then amplified by an electrometer and
displayed on the meter. Overall accuracy of this kind of
system depends on the individual accuracies of the shunt
resistors, the meter movement, and the electrometer gain.
Since these items all function independently, the errors
can add up.
However, in the Agilent ionization gauge controls, the
electrometer and meter are always used together, whether
measuring emission or ion currents. Thus, some of the errors
are cancelled in the calibration process. As a result, the
accuracy of the Agilent controls is not critically dependent on
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