Televac® AN 3001: Comparison of the MX2A and MX4A Active Gauges

1 Description

Historically, the 2A Thermocouple Vacuum Gauge had a measurement range up to only 20 Torr, and the 4A Convection Vacuum Gauge was used to measure pressures up to 1000 Torr. Software and drive signal enhancements incorporated into the MX2A Thermocouple Active Vacuum Gauge now allow the 2A Thermocouple Vacuum Gauge to measure pressures up to 1000 Torr. This has raised questions about the differences between the MX2A Thermocouple Active Vacuum Gauge and the MX4A Convection Active Vacuum Gauge, as almost all their specifications are now identical. This application note outlines the differences between the two active vacuum gauges.

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2 Differences Between the MX2A and MX4A

Descripción MX2A MX4A
Tipo de sensor Termopar Convección
Diámetro del filamento Más grueso Diluyente
Resistencia a la contaminación Más alto Más abajo
Tiempo de respuesta < 2 seconds < 1 second
Precisión ±30% (10 a 100 Torr) ±10% (10 a 100 Torr)
Los materiales expuestos al vacío Aleación de NiMnSi, Aleación de CuNiMn Aleación de NiCr, aleación de CuNi
Costo Bajo El más bajo

All other specifications for the MX2A and MX4A are equivalent.

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