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iM221
Logarithmic representation of the IM221 controller (1 
V/decade) U = 8 V is equivalent of p = 10
-2
mbar.
LoGC4
Logarithmic representation of 12 decades (0.83 V / 
decade) matched to the following sensor combination:
• PCG on channel 1
• BPG402 on channel 2
U = 10 V is equivalent of p = 1000 mbar. The switching 
point between the sensors is 10
-2
mbar.
PM411
Nonlinear characteristic curve of the output as with the 
PM411 board.
5.3.6
Error signal relay (Err-r)
The Err-r parameter is used to specify what kind of error 
will trigger the error signal relay.
Tab. 5-11 Err-r parameter values
5.4 Test parameters (PArA tESt)
This parameter group is intended for test and service pur-
poses. It is used to examine additional system data, to set 
basic system parameters, and to check individual system 
functions.
The parameter group tESt is not required for normal oper-
ation. For this reason it is not accessible normally.
5.4.1
Selection
When switching on
The parameter group tESt becomes available if you 
switch on the Vacuum Gauge Controller as follows:
1
Press the PARA button and keep it pressed
2
Switch the mains switch on. See Fig. 3-4,  11, 
Pos. H.
• The Vacuum Gauge Controller is switched on
• The parameter group tESt is selected
• The PARA indicator is illuminated
During normal operation
During normal operation it is also possible to activate the 
parameter group tESt from the measurement mode:
1
Press the PARA button
• The parameter menu is selected
• The PARA indicator is illuminated
2
Keep the UP and DOWN buttons pressed for 
approximately 5 seconds
• The firmware version is displayed
• The parameter group tESt is selected
NOTE:
When the parameter group tESt is selected, the Vac-
uum Gauge Controller will not automatically return to 
the measurement mode. In order to return to the mea-
surement mode, press the PARA button repeatedly 
until all test parameters have been run through.
5.4.2
Firmware version (Pnr)
Displays the firmware version number. The last character 
represents the modification index.
Example: 302-534-D
5.4.3
Watchdog control (dt-C)
Behavior of the system monitoring system (watchdog 
control) in the event of an error.
Sensor
Pressure (in mbar)
All types
p = U/10 * 10
n
Controller
Pressure (in mbar)
IM221
p = 10^[U - 10]
Sensor
Pressure (in mbar)
PCG+BPG402
p = 10^[U/(10/12) - 9]
Display
Significance
ALL
All errors
no SE
Device errors
CH 1
Sensor 1 and device errors
CH 2
Sensor 2 and device errors
CH 3
Sensor 3 and device errors
Display
Significance
Auto
An error message from the watch-
dog control is acknowledged auto-
matically after 2 seconds
