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

설명 MX2A MX4A
센서 유형 열전대 대류
필라멘트 직경 두꺼운 얇은
오염 저항 높은 낮은
응답 시간 < 2 seconds < 1 second
정확도 ±30% (토르 10~100개) ±10% (토르 10~100개)
진공에 노출된 재료 NiMnSi 합금, CuNiMn 합금 NiCr 합금, CuNi 합금
비용 낮은 최저

All other specifications for the MX2A and MX4A are equivalent.

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