INFICON SID-142 Thin Film Deposition Controller - Manual (Page 6)

Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
This manual covers both the hardware and software associated with the SID-142 Thin
Film Deposition Controller. The SID-142 consists of four main elements, integrated into
a complete deposition control system:
SRC Series Rack-mount Computer
SQM-142 PC Card(s)
SQS-142 Windows CoDeposition Software
PLC for Digital I/O (option)
While the focus of this manual is on the SID-142 Controller package, it also covers each
of these components separately. If you have purchased only the SQS-142 Software
and/or the SQM-142 Card, we suggest that you also review Chapters 1 and 2 of this
manual for important information.
1.1 SRC Series Computer
Sigma’s SRC Series computers are Pentium class (or better) computers running the
Windows 98 or NT operating system. The SRC computer series uses standard off-the-
shelf components and Sigma’s custom rack-mount chassis to provide a compact, low
cost instrument.
Included in the 5.25” or 7” high rack-mount chassis are an LCD Display, a TouchPad
pointing device, a setting Knob, and six SoftKeys. A keyboard is provided for initial
setup, but is not necessary for normal operation of the SQS-142 deposition control
software. An optional rack-mount keyboard is also available.