Features:
- Drive Electronics Combined in the Gauge Head
- Wide-Range, Regulated, Internal Power Supply
- Standard Analog Output 0 to +10 VDC and Gauge Identifier
- Low Output Impedance and Integral Faraday Shield
- Interchangeable Body Tube
The Edwards AIM-S/SL/X/XL Series Active Inverted Magnetron Gauges (AIM) combine the gauge-head and controller in one compact Active unit. These gauges have proved to be rugged and reliable in a wide range of applications ranging from scientific instruments to industrial processes.
The Edwards AIM-S/SL/X/XL Series are inverted magnetron gauge heads and gauge controllers in single compact units. The gauge operates as a cold cathode ionization gauge, in which the pressure is measured indirectly as function of the current which flows in a Townsend discharge maintained in the body tube.
Four Versions of AIM Gauge have been manufactured; the 'S', 'SL', 'X' and 'XL' gauges. The 'X' and 'XL' gauges have an extended measurement range and a linear output characteristics. The 'SL' and 'XL' gauges have a very low external magnetic field and are suitable for use with sensitive analytical instrumentation.
The measurement range of the AIM-S and AIM-SL gauges is 1 x 10
-8to 1 x 10
-2 mbar. The measurement range of the AIM-X and AIM-XL gauges is 1 x 10
-9 to 1 x 10
-2 mbar. The AIM Gauge vacuum connection is a NW25 flange.
The AIM Gauge requires a 13.5 to 36 V d.c. power supply; it has a 2 to 10 VDC analog output which is related to pressure. The AIM Gauge is compatible with all of the Edwards AGCs (Active Gauge Controllers) and with the appropriate versions of the Edwards AGDs (Active Gauge Displays).
Alternatively, the user can use an independent power supply for the AIM Gauge and the user can read the AIM Gauge output signal with a voltmeter or an analogue-to-digital converter.
The manufacturer recommend that the user do not operate the AIM Gauge unless the pressure in the vacuum system is 1 x 10
-2 mbar or lower. A gauge enable signal is used to control the operation of the AIM Gauge.
An 8-way electrical connector socket on the AIM Gauge is used to connect the AIM Gauge to the user TIC, ADD, AGD or electrical supply and voltmeter.
A gauge identification signal is manufactured on the electrical connector: this signal is used by Edwards AGCs to identify which type of Active Gauge is connected.
The AIM-S-NW25 Edwards Active Inverted Magnetron Gauge may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
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