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The PPR Process Monitoring System is designed for inline process
monitoring and diagnosis. Two paths are provided to the residual
gas analyzer (RGA): a high conductivity path for monitoring base
vacuum, and a pressure reducing path for monitoring the process
at operating pressure. The pressure reducing path contains a micro-hole
orifice which is designed to operate at one of the following pressures:
0.01, 0.1, 1 or 10 Torr. It reduces the sample pressure to the operating
pressure of the RGA (about 10-6
Torr). This pressure drop is maintained by the pumping system which
consists of a hybrid turbomolecular pump and a diaphragm pump. Both
pumps are oil free and will not contaminate your process.
The inlet assembly that attaches to your process chamber can be
configured in several ways (see drawings). The system includes an
RGA, by-pass valve assembly and Tee, a controller, turbo pump, diaphragm
pump, and Windows software program for data acquisition
and control.
The software is used to operate the instrument in various modes,
including analog scan, histogram mode, and pressure vs. time mode.
Both Faraday cup and electron multiplier detectors are standard
with the PPR system. The electron multiplier provides additional
sensitivity and higher scan speeds. The PPR system is shipped completely
assembled and calibrated, and is ready to attach to your vacuum
process chamber.
For further details on our RGAs click here.
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