SMARTPIRANI™ ATM TRANSDUCER FOR LOAD-LOCKS
Vacuum pressure transducer with atmospheric switch, digital and analog interface
VPM-7 Vacuum pressure transducer
- Measurement range 1×10-6 to 1,333 mbar (7.5×10-7 to 1,000 Torr)
 - Ultra-wide range and high performance best-in-class MEMS Pirani sensor
 - Precision gas independent diaphragm sensor from 2 to 1,333 mbar.
 - Atmospheric switching function and gauge pressure measurement output
 - Digital RS-232 or RS-485 interface and programmable voltage output.
 - Three solid-state setpoints for reliable process control
 - Multicolor LED for visual indication of measured pressure level
 - User programmable via RS-232, RS-485 or S4-Connect™
 - Robust stainless steel flange and enclosure design
 - Pin and output compatible with other vendors gauges
 
VPM-7 SMARTPIRANI™ ATM WIDE RANGE VACUUM TRANSDUCER
1×10-6 to 1,333 mbar / 7.5×10-7 to 1,000 Torr / 1×10-4 to 1.333×105 Pa
ADVANTAGES
- Ultra-wide measuring range of 9 decades 
 - Precision atmospheric switch function
 - Reliable solid-state relays for control
 - Barometric ambient pressure measurement
 - 0-10 VDC programmable voltage output with other vendor emulation
 - Digital RS-232 or RS-485 interface
 - StableZero™ drift compensation
 - Drop-in replacement for MKS 901P
 - Vacuum temperature sensor for diagnostics
 - RGB LED color pressure indicator
 
The VPM-7 SmartPirani™ ATM transducer is designed for semiconductor load-lock precision pressure control and other vacuum applications where accurate pressure measurement relative to atmospheric ambient pressure is important.
It offers best-in-class performance with wider measurement range, higher accuracy, faster measurement cycle than legacy load-lock transducers and other load-lock sensor solutions.
The SmartPirani ATM based on a patent pending technology that has established new standards by extending the useable measuring range for thermal conductivity Pirani heat-loss vacuum gauges by 1-3 decades.
All-in-one multi-sensor transducer solution
The VPM-7 is a true multi-sensor transducer with four pressure outputs combining a barometric ambient sensor, a wide-range heat-loss Pirani, an absolute diaphragm sensor and a signal relative to atmospheric pressure to optimize pressure control of a modern load-lock vacuum chamber. The diaphragm sensor reading is gas independent from 2 to 1,333 mbar absolute.
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VPM-7 SMARTPIRANI™ ATM TRANSDUCER SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications | 
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 Measuring range 
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 1×10-6 to 1,333 mbar (7.5×10-7 to 1,000 Torr) 
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 Measuring principle 1×10-6 to 1.5 mbar 
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 MEMS Pirani thermal conductivity (Heat-loss) 
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 Measuring principle 2 to 1,333 mbar 
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 MEMS piezo resistive diaphragm (non gas dependant) 
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 Measuring principle 1.5 to 2 mbar 
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 Blended MEMS Pirani / piezo reading 
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 Accuracy 1×10-5 to 9.99×10-5 
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 25% of reading 
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 Accuracy 1×10-4 to 9.99 mbar 
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 5 % of reading 
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 Accuracy 10.0 to 99.9 mbar 
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 1% of reading 
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 Accuracy 100 to 800 mbar 
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 0.5% of reading 
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 Accuracy 800 to 1,099 mbar 
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 0.25 % of reading 
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 Accuracy 1,100 to 1,333 mbar 
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 0.5% of reading 
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 Maximum measuring resolution 
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 1.0E-7 mbar 
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 Barometric measurement range 
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 300 to 1,200 mbar 
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 Barometric accuracy 
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 +/- 0.5 mbar 
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 Atmospheric referenced pressure output range 
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 -1,333 to + 1,333 mbar 
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 Vacuum temperature sensor range 
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 -20 to + 85°C 
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 Vacuum temperature sensor accuracy 
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 +/- 1.5 °C 
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 Transducer temperature sensor range 
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 -20 to + 85°C 
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 Transducer temperature sensor accuracy 
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 +/- 1.5 °C 
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 Temperature compensation 
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 +10 to +50 °C 
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 Output signal 1 
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 1 VDC / decade (0.5VDC at 1.0E-6 mbar) 
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 Output signal 2 (MKS 901P, 910, 925 Emulation) 
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 1 VDC / decade (1.0VDC at 1.0E-5 Torr) 
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 Output signal 3 (MKS GP 275 Convectron®) 
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 0.375 to 5.659 VDC 
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 Output signal 4 (MKS 523) 
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 0.5 VDC / decade (MKS 523) 
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 Output signal 5 (Inficon PSG500, PSG502, PSG510, PSG512 ) 
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 1.9 - 10 VDC (Inficon PSG55x, Leybold TTR91) 
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 Output signal 6 (Leybold TTR91, TTR96, TTR101) 
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 1.5 - 8.5 VDC (Pfeiffer TPR260/27x/28x) 
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 Output signal 7 (MKS GP 275 Convectron®) 
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 1.9 - 9.1 VDC 
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 Output signal 8 (MKS GP 390 MicroIon) 
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 0.5 VDC / decade 
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 Output Signal 9 (MKS 971, 972, 974B) 
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 0.5 VDC / decade (MKS 971B, 972B, 974B) 
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 Output signal 10 (Inficon Gemini output 1) 
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 1 VDC / decade 
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 Output signal 11 (Inficon Gemini output 2) 
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 1.33  VDC / decade 
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 Output signal 12 (Inficon Gemini output 3) 
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 0.6 VDC / decade 
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 Output signal resolution 
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 16 bit (150 µV) 
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 Solid state relay contact rating (optional) 
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 50 V, 100 mArms / mADC 
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 Solid state relay contact endurance 
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 Unlimited (no mechanical wear) 
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Environment conditions | 
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 Operating ambient temperature 
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 -40 to +50 °C (-40 to +122 °F) 
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 Media temperature 
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 -20 to +50 °C (-58 to 122 °F) 
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 Storage ambient temperature 
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 -40 to +125 °C  (-40 to +257 °F) 
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 Maximum media pressure 
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 10 bar 
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 Mounting position 
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 Arbitrary 
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 Protection rating, EN 60529/A2:2013 
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 IP40 
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 Humidity, IEC 68-2-38 
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 98%, non-condensing 
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Power supply | 
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 Supply voltage  
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 12-30 VDC 
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 Power consumption  
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 350 mW (Max) 
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 Yes 
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 Overvoltage protection 
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 Yes 
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 Internal fuse 
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 100 mA (Thermal recoverable) 
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Materials | 
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 Vacuum process flange 
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 SS 1.4307 / AISI 304L stainless steel 
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 Enclosure 
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 SS 1.4307 / AISI 304L stainless steel / Aluminum 6061 
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 Vacuum exposed materials (media wetted) 
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 304L Stainless steel, Kovar, glass, silicon, nickel, aluminum, SiO2, Si3N4, gold, Viton®, low out-gassing epoxy resin, solder, RO4305 
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 Process leak tightness  
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 <1·10-9 mbar·l/s 
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Approvals | 
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 CE 
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 EMC directive 2014/30/EU 
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 RoHS compliance 
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 Directive EU 2015/863 
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 Solid state setpoint control relay approvals 
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 UL Recognized: File E76270CSA Certified: Certificate 1175739EN/IEC 60950-1 Certified 
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