The Ardara Technologies Vacuum Controller was designed to provide an easy-to-install power distribution unit, with capabilities of controlling major system components, such as Ion Gauges and Gate Valves.

  • Front panel On/Off switch, with circuit breaker capability.
  • Front panel enabling control switches for vacuum pumps.
  • Optional configuration allows for enabling mechanical pumps and turbo pumps separately.
  • Optional configuration can provide power supplies and custom connectors for Pfeiffer Vacuum turbomolecular pumps.
  • Support for Ionization Gauges include:
    • DC Power
    • Enable/Disable switch to turn on filament
    • Status lights showing vacuum OK, interlock enabled
  • Support for Gate Valves include:
    • DC Power to drive gate valve solenoid
    • Enable/Disable switch to open and close gate valve
    • Vacuum Interlock relay (using contact closure process control of Ion Gauge)
    • Status lights showing if Gate Valve is open or closed.
  • Back panel utilizes IEC electrical inputs and outputs. 
  • Vacuum Interlock input, disables output and closes Gate Valve under conditions where the vacuum pressure is too high for safe operation.
  • Dimensions:  19-inch rack mount front panel, 3.5 inches tall, 15 inches deep.
  • Universal AC input (100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz)