System Description
The AVCS3SD Automated Vacuum Calibration System is designed for fast precision automatic, semiautomatic or manual calibration and verification of various vacuum gauges at pressures from 1.3x10-3 to 1.3x10+5 Pa (1x10-5 to 1000 Torr). The system provides calibration capabilities for Capacitance Manometers, Pirani, Piezo, Cold Cathode (Penning), Hot Cathode (Bayard-Alpert) and other types of gauges.
The system is compliant with the requirements of the ISO 3567:2011(E) standard, “Vacuum gauges – Calibration by direct comparison with a reference gauge”
The system incorporates 3 high-accuracy NIST or PTB traceable transfer standards with accuracy of up to ±0.025% (±zero and span), temperature regulated at 45°C; and fully automatic, patent pending, pressure and process control system, along with a Calibration Management Software.
Stainless Steel vacuum chamber incorporates 3 ports for the Transfer Standards and 3 Test Ports equipped with KF16 style flanges. All test and transfer standard ports incorporate automatic failsafe isolation valves. The two stage pumping system consists of a dry (scroll) backing pump and a Turbo molecular pump.
The system is built on a cleanroom compatible aluminum frame with all of the components mounted within the frame footprint. Frame has a built in casters and leveling pads.
AVCS automation consists of a PC running the GUI and process control and an Allen Bradley PLC responsible for operation of the vacuum hardware and pressure control loop.
AVCS offers a built in Calibration Management Software suite to ensure compliance with ISO 90XX, ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI Z540 and other industry specific quality standards.
Specs
High Accuracy Transfer Standards
up to 3, NIST or PTB traceable, with basic accuracy of up to ±0.025% of the reading
Number of Test Ports
3
Base Pressure
Less than 7x10-5 Pa (5x10-7 Torr)
Pressure Control Range
Fully Automatic Pressure Control from 1.3x10-3 to 1.3x10+5 Pa (1x10-5 to 1x10+3 Torr)
Pressure Control Resolution
Up to 0.01% of set point
Operating Modes
Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Manual, Service
Data Averaging
10 to 99 points
Thermal Transpiration Correction
On/Off for Standards and/or UUTs
(Calculations per Takaishi-Sensui formula)
Process/Calibration Gas
Nitrogen or Dry Air
Dry Pumping System
Scroll + Turbomolecular pumps
Fully Enclosed Cabinet
Eliminates temperature variations and removes the uncertainty contributions caused by the temperature drift.
Cleanroom Compatibility
Fully Compatible
ISO Compliance
Fully compliant with ISO 3567: Vacuum Gauges — Calibration by direct comparison with a reference gauge
Data and System Security
Secure databases for clear audit trail:
- process recipes
- calibration data
- Event logger database
Calibration Management Software Suite
- Create and Print Calibration Certificates
- View and Track calibration history and Trends
- Create and Save unlimited Calibration and UUT recipes
Power Requirements
110/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15A
Dimensions
AVCS Ordering Information
* If you are planning to use your own standards (Please consult our sales department)
Examples:
AVCS3SD-210-Y-AP
3 Standards: 100T, 10T, 1T with Basic Accuracy of ±0.05%
0…10 VDC input for UUTs for Automatic data collection
±15VDC Linear Power Supply for UUTs
AVCS0SD-320-X-M
The System will be pre-configured to use your own 1000T, 100T, 1T standards with Basic
Accuracy of ±0.08%.
Manual data input for all UUT types
Options description:
0…10 VDC Inputs for UUTs (Option “A”):
The System will capture readings from gauges with 0…10 VDC full scale analog outputs. This will cover most of the Capacitance Manometers (a.k.a. Capacitance Diaphragm Gauges). The option may be used along with the optional ±15 VDC linear power supply (see below).
±15 VDC linear power supply (Option “P”):
The power supply will provide the required power to up to 3 Capacitance Manometers without the need for an external controllers/power supplies.
4…20 mA Inputs for UUTs (Option “C”):
The System will capture readings from gauges with 4…20 mA full scale analog output.
RS232/485 Inputs for UUTs (Option “R”):
The System will capture readings from gauges with RS232/485 output. Additional RS232/485 commands, such as Zeroing, can be programmed to be processed automatically as well.
Manual Data Input (Option “M”):
The System will be configured for the manual data input for all UUT types
