Document Outline

• VGC402
• VGC403
• 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Validity
    • 1.1.1 Part number
    • 1.1.2 Firmware version
    • 1.1.3 Type label
  • 1.2 Intended use
    • 1.2.1 Liability and warranty
  • 1.3 Product versions
  • 1.4 Safety
    • 1.4.1 Personnel qualifications
    • 1.4.2 Illustration of residual dangers
    • 1.4.3 General safety instructions
    • 1.4.4 Disconnecting device
• 2 Technical data
  • 2.1 General data
    • 2.1.1 Mechanical data
    • 2.1.2 Ambience
    • 2.1.3 Operation
  • 2.2 Mains connection
  • 2.3 Channels
    • 2.3.1 Sensor connections
    • 2.3.2 Sensor supply
    • 2.3.3 Measuring technique
  • 2.4 Switching functions
    • 2.4.1 Switching function relay
    • 2.4.2 Error signal relay
  • 2.5 Outputs
    • 2.5.1 Analog output
    • 2.5.2 Recorder output
    • 2.5.3 Computer interface
  • 2.6 Scope of delivery
• 3 Installation
  • 3.1 Unpacking
  • 3.2 Mechanical installation
    • 3.2.1 Desktop unit
    • 3.2.2 Control panel mounted
    • 3.2.3 Mounting the unit in a rack
  • 3.3 Connecting
    • 3.3.1 Back side of the device
    • 3.3.2 Mains connection
    • 3.3.3 Ground
    • 3.3.4 SENSOR
    • 3.3.5 RELAY
    • 3.3.6 CONTROL
    • 3.3.7 RS232C
• 4 Operation
  • 4.1 Front panel
    • 4.1.1 Display
    • 4.1.2 Control buttons
  • 4.2 Switching on and off
    • 4.2.1 Switching on
    • 4.2.2 Switching off
    • 4.2.3 Waiting time
  • 4.3 Operating modes
  • 4.4 Measurement mode
    • 4.4.1 Selection
    • 4.4.2 Description
    • 4.4.3 Control button functions
  • 4.5 Parameter mode
    • 4.5.1 Selection
    • 4.5.2 Parameter groups
    • 4.5.3 Basic operation
• 5 Parameter
  • 5.1 Switching function parameters (PArA SP)
    • 5.1.1 Fundamental terms
    • 5.1.2 Configuring switching functions
    • 5.1.3 Adjustment range
  • 5.2 Sensor parameters (PArA SEn)
    • 5.2.1 Measurement filter (FiLt)
    • 5.2.2 Gas type (GAS)
    • 5.2.3 Measuring range (FS)
    • 5.2.4 Offset (oFS)
    • 5.2.5 Degas function (dEGAS)
    • 5.2.6 Sensor activation (S-on)
    • 5.2.7 Switch-on threshold (t-on)
    • 5.2.8 Sensor deactivation (S-oFF)
    • 5.2.9 Switch-off threshold (t-off)
    • 5.2.10 Emission (EMi)
    • 5.2.11 Filament selection (FiL)
    • 5.2.12 Pirani range extension (PrE)
  • 5.3 General parameters (PArA GEn)
    • 5.3.1 Unit of measurement (unit)
    • 5.3.2 Baud rate (bAud)
    • 5.3.3 Display format (diGit)
    • 5.3.4 Default parameters (dEF)
    • 5.3.5 Recorder output (Ao)
    • 5.3.6 Error signal relay (Err-r)
  • 5.4 Test parameters (PArA tESt)
    • 5.4.1 Selection
    • 5.4.2 Firmware version (Pnr)
    • 5.4.3 Watchdog control (dt-C)
    • 5.4.4 Torr lock (tr-L)
    • 5.4.5 Parameter setup lock (LoC)
    • 5.4.6 RAM test (rA-t)
    • 5.4.7 EPROM test (EP-t)
    • 5.4.8 EEPROM test (EE-t)
    • 5.4.9 Display test (di-t)
    • 5.4.10 A/D converter signal (Ad-S)
    • 5.4.11 A/D converter ID (Ad-i)
    • 5.4.12 I/O test (io-t)
    • 5.4.13 RS232C test (rS-t)
• 6 Computer interface
  • 6.1 Basics
    • 6.1.1 Connection
    • 6.1.2 Nomenclature
  • 6.2 Communication
    • 6.2.1 Protocol
    • 6.2.2 Sending (Host --> Unit)
    • 6.2.3 Receiving (Unit --> Host)
    • 6.2.4 Examples
    • 6.2.5 Number formats
    • 6.2.6 Continuous transmission of measurements
  • 6.3 Mnemonics
    • 6.3.1 Overview
    • 6.3.2 AOM
    • 6.3.3 BAU
    • 6.3.4 COM
    • 6.3.5 COR
    • 6.3.6 DCD
    • 6.3.7 DGS
    • 6.3.8 ERA
    • 6.3.9 ERR
    • 6.3.10 EUM
    • 6.3.11 FIL
    • 6.3.12 FSR
    • 6.3.13 FUM
    • 6.3.14 GAS
    • 6.3.15 HVC
    • 6.3.16 ITR
    • 6.3.17 LOC
    • 6.3.18 OFC
    • 6.3.19 OFD
    • 6.3.20 PNR
    • 6.3.21 PR1
    • 6.3.22 PRE
    • 6.3.23 PRX
    • 6.3.24 RES
    • 6.3.25 SAV
    • 6.3.26 SC1
    • 6.3.27 SP1
    • 6.3.28 SPS
    • 6.3.29 TAD
    • 6.3.30 TDI
    • 6.3.31 TEE
    • 6.3.32 TEP
    • 6.3.33 TID
    • 6.3.34 TIO
    • 6.3.35 TKB
    • 6.3.36 TLC
    • 6.3.37 TRA
    • 6.3.38 TRS
    • 6.3.39 UNI
    • 6.3.40 WDT
• 7 Maintenance and service
  • 7.1 Maintenance
    • 7.1.1 Cleaning
  • 7.2 Program transfer mode
    • 7.2.1 Preparations and selection
    • 7.2.2 Program transfer
    • 7.2.3 Restarting
  • 7.3 Calibration
    • 7.3.1 Basics
    • 7.3.2 CAO
    • 7.3.3 CAF
    • 7.3.4 Calibrating the unit
• 8 Troubleshooting
  • 8.1 Fault indication
  • 8.2 Error messages
  • 8.3 Technical support
• 9 Storage and disposal
  • 9.1 Packaging
  • 9.2 Storage
  • 9.3 Disposal
• Appendix
  • Conversion tables
    • Weights
    • Pressure
    • Linear measures
    • Temperature
  • Default parameters
  • Literature
  • Index
  • ETL Certification
  • EC Declaration of Conformity