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

说明 MX2A MX4A
传感器类型 热电偶 对流
灯丝直径 较厚 更薄
抗污染性 高等学校 较低
响应时间 < 2 seconds < 1 second
准确度 ±30% (10-100 Torr) ±10% (10-100 Torr)
暴露在真空中的材料 镍锰硅合金、铜镍合金 镍铬合金、铜镍合金
费用 低 最低值

All other specifications for the MX2A and MX4A are equivalent.

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