INFICON MDC-361C Thin Film Deposition Controller - Manual (Page 13)

Depress the “ABORT” button to put the controller in the Abort mode. This “ABORT”
button is active at all times, regardless which mode the controller is in. Therefore it can
be used as a “panic button”.
To manually switch between the primary and backup sensor/crystal settings for the
current material, press both the “+” and "-" buttons at the same time while the 361C is not
in the Manual Power Mode. If the primary sensor/crystal is in use, the 361C will switch
to the backup sensor/crystal. If the backup sensor/crystal is already in use then the 361C
will switch to the next crystal for the backup sensor if one is available. If not, the 361C
will switch back to the primary sensor/crystal.
4. INITIAL POWER UP INDICATION
Upon power up, all LED’s turn on for a few seconds then turn off. The Abort LED will
remain on until a reset command is sent to the MDC-361C. The CTS LED will also
remain on indicating the controller is ready to receive data.
5. OPERATION
All operating functions including programming of the MDC-361C is done through one of
the available computer interface.
If you purchased a copy of the DCM-250 software, refer to its manual on how to operate
the software to control your MDC-361C.
If you decided to write your own software to interface with the MDC-361C, please refer
to Section 10 of the MDC-360C Manual for details on communication protocol. Also
refer to the programming and operating sections of the MDC-360C manual to familiarize
yourself with the MDC-360/361C's programming and operation before you write your
interface software. Keep in mind that your software has to provide a complete user
interface for the operators including error messages, warning messages and operator
intervention messages such as layer complete and change source pocket requests. For
example, the 360/361C can be setup to prompt the operator to change the source pock of
a multi-pocket source. So, your software must recognize this request, alert the operator
and signal the 361C that it is OK to continue.
6. REFERENCES:
For other topics such as specifications, installation, maintenance, etc. please refer to the
MDC-360C Manual.
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