TIC Instrument Controller
The TIC Instrument Controller provides compact control with a large, clear graphical display, an intuitive user interface and serial communications. The supplied Windows™-based PC program provides full remote setup, control and data logging functions via the RS232 interface.
The range includes three-head and six-head versionswhich all support and automatically recognise EdwardsActive vacuum gauges with the ability to display andcontrol a wide array of gauges around your vacuumsystem, you can understand in depth what is happeningin your system.
Compatible active gauges include; APG100 Pirani, APGX-H Convection, ASG2 Strain, AIM-X Inverted Magnetron, WRG Wide range, AIGX Hot Ion, and Barocel 7000 Capacitance gauge.
Features and benefits
TIC will operate from mains supplies with voltages between 90 and 264 V a.c., and frequencies between 47 and 63 Hz. No user intervention being required.
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Power consumption
Ambient operating temperature
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Gauge compatibility
TIC Controller (3 head)
90 to 264 V a.c.
55 VA
0 °C to 40 °C
3000 m max
3
RS232/485
APG100-XM, APG100-XLC, APG-L, APG-M, APG-MP, APGX-H, APGX-L, APGX-M, APGX-MP , WRG, AIM-S, AIM-X, ASG and AIGX*
TIC Controller (6 head)
90 to 264 V a.c.
160 VA
0 °C to 40 °C
3000 m max
6
RS232/485
APG100-XM, APG100-XLC, APG-L, APG-M, APG-MP, APGX-H, APGX-L, APGX-M, APGX-MP , WRG, AIM-S, AIM-X, ASG and AIGX*
TIC Controller (Capman)
90 to 264 V a.c.
160 VA
0 °C to 40 °C
3000 m max
6
RS232/485
Up to 6 active gauges including: APG, APGX, ATC, ASG, AIM, WRG, AIGX and Capacitance Manometers 7025, 7025M, 7045 and 7100
* The AIGX draws 7 W in normal operation, 14 W in degas mode. The total power available to drive the gauges is limited to 38 W.
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To enable complete integration into PC and PLC controlled processes, all TIC variants include RS232 and RS485 interface.
packaged in a compact case and may be panel or rack (¼ 19 inch rack 3U) mounted. The large 128 x 64 pixel backlit graphics LCD and mobile phone style menu system simplifies programming and with a choice of summary screens excellent visibility of displayed parameters is assured
Selecting the appropriate gas enables direct readout of the correct pressure without the need to apply conversion factors.
