Granville Phillps 835 VQM User Manual (835000) (manual)
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- 835000_Rev H_Instruction Manual.pdf
- Table of Contents
- Safety Instructions
- Introduction & Specifications
- 2.1 General Description
- 2.2 Receiving Inspection
- 2.3 Glossary of Terms
- 2.4 Specifications
- 2.4.1 Dimensional Illustrations
- 2.4.2 VQM Controller Specifications
- 2.4.3 Mass Spectrometer Gauge Specifications
- 2.4.4 Viewer Software Specifications
- 2.4.5 Host/PC Requirements
- 2.4.6 Trigger Input/Output Specifications
- 2.4.7 Analog Input/Output Specifications
- 2.5 Compliance
- 2.6 Warranty Information
- Hardware Installation
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Terms used in this chapter
- 3.3 Unpacking the Components
- 3.3.1 Before Opening the Boxes
- 3.3.2 Checklist of Components
- 3.4 MS Gauge Installation
- 3.4.1 Introduction
- 3.4.2 Installation Requirements
- 3.4.3 Operational Requirements
- 3.4.4 Mounting Procedure
- 3.5 Micro-Ion Gauge Installation
- 3.5.1 Introduction
- 3.5.2 Installation Requirements
- 3.5.3 Mounting Procedure
- 3.6 VQM Controller, MS Gauge & Micro-Ion Gauge Connections
- 3.6.1 Introduction
- 3.6.2 Connection Requirements
- 3.6.3 MS Gauge Connection Procedure
- 3.6.4 Micro-Ion Gauge Connection Procedure
- 3.7 VQM Controller - 24 Vdc Power Connection
- 3.7.1 Introduction
- 3.7.2 Connection Requirements
- 3.7.3 Connection Procedure
- 3.8 System Grounding Procedure
- 3.8.1 VQM Controller Ground Connections
- 3.8.2 System Ground Test Procedure
- 3.9 VQM Controller - Signal Input/Output Connections
- 3.9.1 Trigger Input
- 3.9.2 Trigger Output
- 3.9.3 Analog Input / External Total Pressure
- 3.9.4 Analog Output
- 3.9.5 VQM Controller to Host/PC Connection
- 3.10 Initial Startup
- Software Installation
- 4.1 Introduction to the Software Installation
- 4.1.1 Installation Issues
- 4.2 Install the Viewer Application Software
- 4.3 Install the USB Driver
- 4.3.1 Installing the 835 Driver from the CD
- 4.3.2 Installing the GP Device Driver after a Software Installation
- 4.4 Troubleshooting
- 4.4.1 Installation Does Not Complete
- VQM Controller Overview
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Terms used in this chapter
- 5.3 VQM Controller Overview
- 5.4 Front Panel Controls, Interconnects, and LEDs
- 5.4.1 Buttons
- 5.4.2 Power Button/LED
- 5.4.3 SCAN Button/LED
- 5.4.4 MASS SPEC Button/LED
- 5.5 Front Panel Connectors
- 5.5.1 Trigger IN BNC Connector / LED
- 5.5.2 Trigger OUT BNC Connector / LED
- 5.5.3 Analog IN BNC Connector / LED
- 5.5.4 Analog OUT BNC Connector / LED
- 5.5.5 USB Port / LED
- 5.5.6 External Total Pressure Connector / LED
- 5.6 Rear Panel Controls and Interconnects
- 5.6.1 TOTAL PRESSURE Connector
- 5.6.2 MASS SPEC Connector
- 5.6.3 24 Vdc, 75 W Connector
- 5.6.4 Grounding Lug
- 5.7 MS Gauge Ion Trap Power Supply Settings
- 5.7.1 Filament Overpower Detection
- 5.7.2 RF Signal Generator
- 5.7.3 Electrometer
- 5.8 Power Modes
- 5.9 Power ON/OFF Sequence
- 5.9.1 Power ON Sequence
- 5.9.2 Standby Power Sequence
- 5.9.3 Power-On Self-Test
- 5.10 Micro-Ion Gauge Operation
- 5.10.1 Autopressure Mode
- 5.10.2 Overpressure Protection
- 5.11 Mass Spectrometry Scan Control
- 5.11.1 Manual Scan Control
- 5.11.2 External Trigger Scan Control
- 5.11.3 Remote Scan Control
- 5.11.4 Mass Spectrometry Scan Count
- 5.11.5 Single Scan
- 5.11.6 Continuous Scans
- 5.12 Typical System Configurations
- 5.12.1 Standard Setup
- 5.12.2 Standard Setup with External Trigger Pulses
- 5.12.3 Stand Alone Setup
- 5.12.4 Stand Alone Setup with External Pulses
- 5.13 Timing Diagrams for MS Scan Control
- 5.13.1 Immediate Trigger Mode
- 5.13.2 Internal Trigger with No USB Data
- 5.13.3 Internal Trigger with USB Data
- 5.13.4 Buffer Overwrite
- Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer Gauge
- 6.1 Introduction to the MS Gauge
- 6.2 Terms used in this chapter
- 6.3 MS Gauge Overview
- 6.4 MS Gauge Principles of Operation
- 6.5 Construction Materials
- 6.6 Ionizer
- 6.7 Ion Trap Mass Separator
- 6.8 Ion Detector Assembly
- 6.9 MS Gauge Advanced User Settings
- 6.9.1 Electron Multiplier Bias
- 6.9.2 RF Amplitude Peak-to-Peak
- 6.9.3 Filament Emission
- 6.9.4 Repeller Plate Bias
- 6.9.5 Exit Plate Bias
- 6.9.6 Electron Multiplier Shield Bias
- 6.9.7 Filament Bias
- 6.9.8 Entry Plate Bias
- 6.9.9 Pressure Plate Bias
- 6.9.10 Cup Bias
- 6.9.11 Transition Bias
- 6.10 Superharmonics
- MS Gauge Maintenance
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Unpacking, Handling, and Long-Term Storage
- 7.2.1 Storage Recommendations
- 7.3 Bakeout Procedure
- 7.4 Environmental Requirements
- 7.4.1 Pressure Ranges
- 7.4.2 Temperature Range
- 7.4.3 Humidity Range
- 7.4.4 Warm-up Periods
- 7.5 Filament Assembly
- 7.5.1 Introduction
- 7.5.2 Filament Assembly Replacement
- 7.5.3 Repeller Voltage Optimization
- 7.5.4 Filament Operation
- 7.6 Electron Multiplier Detector
- 7.6.1 Introduction
- 7.6.2 Best-Known Practices
- 7.6.3 Operating Pressure
- 7.6.4 Operating Temperature
- 7.6.5 Bakeout Temperature
- 7.6.6 Operating Voltage
- 7.6.7 Contamination
- 7.6.8 Initial Operation
- 7.6.9 Gain Adjustment
- 7.6.10 Electron Multiplier Replacement
- 7.7 Cleaning a VQM Gauge
- Initial Operation & Viewer Software
- 8.1 VQM® Viewer Application Software for the VQM System
- 8.1.1 Software VIs, Services, and Driver
- 8.2 VQM Viewer Application Icons and Screen Displays
- 8.2.1 Viewer Application Icons
- 8.2.1.1 Connect See Section 8.4.1
- 8.2.1.2 Multi-function Mass Spec Control See Section 8.4.2.
- 8.2.1.3 Auto Tune See Section 8.4.3
- 8.2.1.4 Summary See Section 8.4.4
- 8.2.1.5 Trend See Section 8.4.5
- 8.2.1.6 Leak See Section 8.4.6
- 8.2.1.7 Settings See Section 8.4.7
- 8.2.1.8 Tune See Section 8.4.8
- 8.2.1.9 Log Data See Section 8.4.8.4 and Section 8.4.9
- 8.2.1.10 Save See Section 8.4.10
- 8.2.1.11 VQI® (Vacuum Quality IndexTM) See Section 8.4.11
- 8.2.1.12 VQI Status See Section 8.4.12
- 8.3 Initial Operation Procedure
- 8.3.1 Connect the USB Cable
- 8.3.2 Initial Pump Down
- 8.3.3 Abbreviated Initial Startup/Setup Procedure.
- 8.3.4 Filament Outgassing
- 8.3.5 Electron Multiplier Preconditioning
- 8.3.6 Auto Tune
- 8.3.7 Manual Electron Multiplier Bias Voltage Adjustment (optional)
- 8.3.8 Mass Axis Calibration
- 8.3.9 Storing the Gauge Settings
- 8.4 Using the Viewer Application
- 8.4.1 Connect
- 8.4.2 Gauge Operating Mode
- 8.4.3 Auto Tune
- 8.4.4 Summary
- 8.4.5 Trend
- 8.4.6 Leak
- 8.4.7 Settings (preferences)
- 8.4.8 Tune
- 8.4.9 Log Data
- 8.4.10 Save
- 8.4.11 VQI® (Vacuum Quality IndexTM)
- 8.4.12 VQI Status
- 8.4.13 Status/Error Reporting and Contextual Help
- 8.4.14 Adding Pressure Sources
- 8.4.15 Customizing Data Analysis Peak Fitting
- 8.4.16 Adding Gases or Customizing Gas Coefficients
- 8.5 Troubleshooting
- 8.5.1 Viewer Application Does Not Open
- 8.5.2 Viewer Application Does Not List Any VQM Controllers
- 8.5.3 Viewer Application Does Not Connect to a Listed Controller
- 8.5.4 Service is not Responding
- 8.5.5 .Net Error when attempting to connect Viewer Application to Controller
- 8.5.6 Viewer Application displays Generic Error 42 or Error 74 when connecting to a Controller.
- 8.5.7 Loss of Communication
- 8.5.8 Mass Spec Light Red or Gauge Won't Turn On
- 8.5.9 System Stopped Scanning or Won't Scan
- 8.5.10 Auto Tune Failures
- 8.5.11 Auto Tune Errors
- 8.5.12 835 VQM Controller Errors
- 8.5.13 Low Signal
- 8.5.14 Missing Peaks
- 8.5.15 Noisy Signal
- 8.5.16 Timeouts, etc.
- 8.5.17 Where are the Logs?
- 8.5.18 Error 5013 - Not able to create Raw Logs
- 8.6 VQM Utility Application
- 8.6.1 File Menu
- 8.6.2 Diagnostics Tab
- 8.6.3 Cable Power Limit Tab
- 8.6.4 Firmware Upgrade Tab
- 8.6.5 SCPI Command Tab
- VQM Command Set
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.1.1 USB Driver Installation
- 9.1.2 Logical Instruments
- 9.1.3 Command Format
- 9.2 SCPI Command Tables
- 9.2.1 Input Format
- 9.2.2 Response Format
- 9.3 IEEE 488.2 Required Commands
- 9.3.1 CALibration Subsystem
- 9.3.2 CONFigure Subsystem
- 9.3.3 FETCh Subsystem
- 9.3.4 FORMat Subsystem
- 9.3.5 INPut Subsystem
- 9.3.6 INSTrument Subsystem
- 9.3.7 MEASure Subsystem
- 9.3.8 MEMory Subsystem
- 9.3.9 OUTPut Subsystem
- 9.3.10 SENSe Subsystem
- 9.3.11 SOURce Subsystem
- 9.3.12 STATus Subsystem
- 9.3.13 SYSTem Subsystem
- 9.3.14 TEST Subsystem
- 9.4 Test Report
- 9.4.1 TRIGger Subsystem
- 9.4.2 Reset State
- 9.4.3 Error/Event Codes
- 9.4.4 Data Interchange Format
- 9.5 Simplified Programming Overview and Examples
- 9.5.1 Bias Voltages
- 9.5.2 Filament Power
- 9.5.3 Emission Current and Filament Bias Voltage
- 9.5.4 Formatting Fetch data
- 9.5.5 Partial Pressure Measurement
- 9.5.6 External Total Pressure
- 9.5.7 Store/Load Ion Trap and Controller Settings
- 9.5.8 Change or Calibrate Electrometer Gain/Sensitivity
- 9.5.9 Real-Time Clock
- 9.5.10 Manual Control of the Digital Output on the BNC
- 9.5.11 Fatal Errors
- 9.5.12 Reading Controller Status/Clearing Status Registers
- 9.6 Using a Terminal to Communicate with the VQM System
- 9.6.1 Using HyperTerminal
- Service & Maintenance
- Index