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Edwards vacuum (formerly BOC Edwards) Turbomolecular pumps: Edwards TIC Turbo and instrument Controller

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Edwards TIC turbo & instrument controller

A compact turbo and instrument controller with a large clear graphical display, an intuitive user interface and serial communications providing full remote control and data logging functions via a new WindowsTM based PC program.

The controller automatically recognizes and supports up to three gauges  from the Edwards range (excluding IGC and Barocels), and one 24 V turbomolecular pump from the EXT range. Cooling and vent valve support is provided directly from the controller. Backing pump control is provided either for a compact 24 V diaphragm pump (on 200 W versions only), or where greater pumping speeds are required, mains backing pumps (up to E2M28) may be controlled via an optional relay box. The relay box also controls a mains heater band and backing line isolation valve and may include three 250 V a.c. 3 A changeover relays, which are activated by the gauge open collector set point outputs.

High pressure gauges may be used to initiate turbo pumps and low pressure gauges; alternatively, time delays and normal signals may be used to control events such as turbo and instrument start. There is a comprehensive selection of protection and safety interlock features. The TIC turbo and instrument controller may be either rack or bench mounted and provides a useful hub for the flexible operation of a wide range of vacuum system configurations.

Edwards TIC turbo & instrument controller - Features & benefits

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Universal turbo & instrument controller

TIC automatically recognizes and controls up to three active gauges and one 24 V turbomolecular pump from either the DX or EXDC ranges. The 200 W version provides sufficient power to ensure optimum performance of larger 255 turbos. DX turbos have full serial communication with TIC and may be both configured and report status via TIC.

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Backing pump support

Both mains and 24 V backing pumps may be controlled by TIC. The 200 W version supports the new XDD1 dry diaphragm pump. For larger vacuum systems both the 100 W and 200 W versions may control mains backing pumps, including XDS10 and up to RV12, via the optional relay box.

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Relay options

Three optional relay boxes are available for use with TIC. These include a version with three 250 V 3 A changeover relays, activated by the TIC internal open collector set point outputs. Another version controls a mains backing pump, turbo heater band and backing line isolation valve. The final relay box combines these features to provide 250 V changeover relays, backing pump and auxiliary controls.

All relay boxes include a logic bypass facility for further system integration.

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Simple system configuration

In most instances, TIC systems may be simply and quickly configured using the range of standard cables on offer, there is therefore no need for the customer to prepare loom assemblies or relay boxes and special interfaces.

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Direct pressure readout

TIC includes lookup tables for a range of commonly encountered process gasses (N2, He, Ar, CO2, Kr & Ne). Selecting the appropriate gas enables direct readout of the correct pressure without the need to apply conversion factors.

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Compact instrument

TIC is packaged in a compact case and may be panel or rack (¼ 19" rack 3U) mounted. With the addition of the bezel it becomes an attractive bench-top instrument.

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Clear, easy to use graphical user interface

The large 128 x 64 pixel backlit graphics LCD and mobile phone style menu system simplifies programing and with a choice of summary screens excellent visibility of displayed parameters is assured.

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Universal power supply

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.

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Serial communications

To enable complete integration into PC and PLC controlled processes, all TIC variants include RS232 and RS485 interfaces as standard.

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - WindowsTM PC program

.TIC is supplied with a new WindowsTM PC program which enables full setup and control from a PC, using the RS232 interface.

Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Software upgrades

.As new compatible products are released, TIC software may be simply upgraded using the special utility supplied with the WindowsTM PC program. TIC software upgrades will be made available via e-mail and the Internet.

Edwards TIC turbo & instrument controller - Technical data

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Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Bench and rack mounting options (1/4 19" 3U sub rack)

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Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - External interfaces

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Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Display interface

TIC software is structured through a series of easily accessible screens, similar to a mobile telephone. TIC automatically recognizes which gauges and turbo are connected and displays the appropriate information on the default summary screen. Scrolling and selecting accesses the control and set-up menus for that item.

Turbo speed is shown as a proportion of full speed by a bar graph. "Norm" indicates that the turbo has reached its Normal Speed, whilst forward or reverse facing chevrons indicate acceleration and deceleration. Pump status is displayed, which combined with gauge outputs and relay status gives a clear indication of what is currently happening in the vacuum system. There are a number of display options for maximum clarity. In addition, two levels of password protection may be applied, effectively restricting or preventing unauthorized intervention. In the event of an error occurring, TIC will display either a WARNING or flash an ALARM. A warning advises of a condition outside normal parameters, requiring no action, but an alarm must be cleared before normal operation may resume. Display units may be in mbar, Torr, Pa or Volts. The three set point relays which are highlighted when tripped, may be linked to any gauge.

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Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Gauge inputs

Instrument supporting TIC variants recognize and control the following gauges:
APG, APGX, ATC, ASG, AIM, WRG & AIGX*
No more than one AIGX gauge may be connected to TIC at a time.

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Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Backing pump 24 V

(For mains backing pump support, see below.)

200 W turbo supporting TIC variants recognize and control the following 24 V backing pumps: XDD1

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Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Relay box (optional)

A range of relay boxes has been developed to allow TIC to operate three 250 V a.c. 3 A (non-inductive) changeover relays, mains backing pumps and accessories. The changeover relays are activated by the TIC set point outputs. The mains backing pump relay controls a backing line isolation valve, such that when the backing pump is switched off the isolation valve closes. The relay box is connected to the TIC via the logic interface connector, which is also provided with a bypass connector for interfacing with OEM equipment.

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Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Relay box options

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Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Compatible mains backing pumps and accessories

Small backing pumps: E2M0.7 & 1.5, RV3, 5, 8 & 12, XDS5C & 10C, XDS5 & 10 & ESDP12

Heater band: BX70 & BX250

Backing line isolation valve: LCPV16EKA & LCPV25EKA

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Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - WindowsTM PC program

TIC is supplied with fully functional WindowsTM based PC software, which replicates and adds to the TIC control menus. The PC software enables TIC systems to be configured, controlled and monitored from a single PC. A useful data logging facility is also included, which saves user selectable parameters to file (in .csv format) for later analysis using

suitable software. TIC system configurations may be created and saved for use at a later date, thus saving programing time. The PC software includes an upgrade utility, which enables the TIC software to be upgraded

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Edwards TIC turbo and instrument controller - Configuration examples

Item Description Order No.

A TIC turbo/inst cont 200 W RS232* D39722000

B 2 m UK mains cable D40013025

C WRG-S-NW25 D14701000

D XDD1 24 V d.c. diaphragm pump A74601991

E EXT75DX ISO63 B72241000

F ACX75 air-cooler B58053075

G XDD/DX/EXDC extension cable 2 m D39700836

H XDD/DX/EXDC extension cable 2 m (optional) D39700836

J 0.5 m active gauge cable D40001005

* When using an XDD1 pump, the turbo should be either controlled by a gauge or be subjected to a start delay.

Item Description Order No.

A TIC turbo/inst cont 100 W RS232 D39721000

B 2 m UK mains cable D40013025

C TIC relay box small backing D39711805

D APGX-M-NW25 STST D02372000

E AIGX-S-NW25 D04850000

F WRG-S-NW25 D14701000

G RV3 pump 1-phase A65201903

H EXT75DX ISO63 B72241000

J BX70 heater band 240 V 60 W* B58052060

K TAV5 vent valve B58066010

L ACX75 air-cooler B58053075

M TIC logic interface cable 2 m D39700833

N TIC mains cable IEC320 M/F 2 m D39700831

P TIC logic interface cable 2 m D39700833

Q XDD/DX/EXDC extension cable 2 m (optional) D39700836

R TIC RS232 interface cable 2 m (optional D39700834

S 2 m active gauge cable D40001020

T PC with RS232 interface (optional) N/A

Item Description Order No.

A TIC turbo/inst cont 200 W RS232 D39722000

B 2 m UK mains cable D40013025

C TIC relay box sml backing D39711805

D APGX-M-NW16 AL D02371000

E AIGX-S-NW25 D04850000

F WRG-S-NW25 D14701000

G XDS10 A72701903

H EXT255H DN100ISO-K 24 V D75301991

J EXDC160 24 V D39646000

K TAV5 vent valve B58066010

L ACX250H air-cooler B58053160

M TIC mains cable IEC320 M/F 2 m D39700831

N TIC logic interface cable 2 m D39700833

P XDD/DX/EXDC extension cable 2 m (optional) D39700836

Q RS232 interface cable 2 m (optional) D39700834

R 1 m active gauge cable D40001010

S PC with RS232 interface (optional) N/A

Product description Order No.

Controllers (supplied with manuals and software)

TIC turbo & instrument controller 100 W RS232 D39721000

TIC turbo & instrument controller 200 W RS232 D39722000

Relay boxes (supplied with a set of mating connectors)

TIC relay box instruments (3 x 250 V a.c. 3 A

changeover relays) D39700804

TIC relay box small backing pump D39711805

TIC relay box instruments & small backing pump D39721806

Cables

Mains cables (TIC and relay box supply)

2 m UK plug D40013025

2 m USA plug D40013120

2 m Northern European plug D40013030

Mains cables (relay box to RV and XDS type pumps)

2 m TIC mains cable IEC320 m/f D39700831

5 m TIC mains cable IEC320 m/f D39700832

Interface cables

2 m TIC logic interface cable D39700833

2 m TIC RS232 interface cable D39700834

24 V pump extension cables (use with EXDC, DX & XDD1 type pumps)

1 m XDD/DX/EXDC extension cable D39700835

2 m XDD/DX/EXDC extension cable D39700836

5 m XDD/DX/EXDC extension cable D39700837

Active gauge cables (include FCC68 compatible connections at both ends)

0.5 m active gauge cable D40001005

1 m active gauge cable D40001010

3 m active gauge cable D40001030

5 m active gauge cable D40001050

10 m active gauge cable D40001100

15 m active gauge cable D40001150

15 m active gauge cable (24 AWG) D40005150

25 m active gauge cable D40001250

30 m active gauge cable (24 AWG) D40005300

50 m active gauge cable D40001500

100 m active gauge cable D40001999

Other accessories and supporting products

TIC front bezel kit (spare) D39700803