The Edwards TIC Instrument Controllers are compact instrument controller with a large clear graphical display, an intuitive user interface and serial communications providing full remote control and data logging functions via a new WindowsTM based PC program. The controller supports and automatically recognizes up to six gauges from the BOCE range (excluding Barocels®), with coverage from 2000 to 6.6 x 10 -11 mbar.

The controller may be either rack or bench mounted and provides a useful hub for the flexible operation of a wide range of vacuum system configurations.

Low pressure gauges may be controlled and protected by high pressure gauges and there are six open collector set point outputs which can be assigned to any connected gauge. Optional relay boxes uses these outputs to control three 3A or six 5A 250 V ac changeover relays.

The TIC Instrument Controller 6 Head is provided with a large clear graphics display, easy-to-use control interface via a touch sensitive keypad, an RS232/ 485 interface for control and data monitoring on a remote PC and a logic interface for interface with associated system hardware.