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)