INFICON VGC403 Three-Channel Measurement and Control Unit - Manual (Page 16)

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4.2 Switching on and off
4.2.1 Switching on
1 Switch the mains switch on. See Fig. 3-4, 11,
Pos. H.
After switching on, the Vacuum Gauge Controller will per-
form the following actions:
• Self test
• Identify all sensors
• Restore the previously set parameters
• Activate measurement mode
• Adapt parameters (if a sensor type has changed
meanwhile)
4.2.2 Switching off
1 Switch the mains switch off. See Fig. 3-4, 11,
Pos. H.
4.2.3 Waiting time
NOTE:
If the Vacuum Gauge Controller has been installed in
a control panel or a rack, it can also be switched on
and off via the central power distributor.
4.3 Operating modes
The Vacuum Gauge Controller can be set to one of the
following operating modes:
Measurement mode
The measurement mode is the standard operating mode.
It displays the pressure readings of the sensors. In case
of an error, a status message is displayed instead. See
Chapter 4.4 Measurement mode, 17.
Parameter mode
The parameter mode gives you access to various param-
eters. You can check the parameter settings or modify
them using the arrow buttons. This allows you to config-
ure the Vacuum Gauge Controller. See Chapter 4.5
Parameter mode, 19.
Program transfer mode
The program transfer mode is used to transfer the latest
version of the firmware to the Vacuum Gauge Controller.
See Chapter 7.2 Program transfer mode, 45.
CAUTION
Delay time.
After switching off, the Vacuum Gauge Con-
troller requires approximately 10 seconds to
initialize again.
Wait for at least 10 seconds before you switch
the Vacuum Gauge Controller on again.