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Loading...What does 'Max Power X…X' mean on my Inficon Cygnus 2 and how to resolve it?
The 'Max Power X…X' message on the Inficon Controller appears when the source power reaches the maximum power programmed for an active material. The message disappears when the source power is reduced from the maximum power setting for that active material.
Why does my Inficon Controller show 'Min Power X..X'?
The 'Min Power X..X' message on the Inficon Controller appears during rate control when the source power reaches the programmed minimum power, provided the minimum power is not set to 0.0%. This message will disappear when the source power exceeds the programmed minimum power or when the controller exits rate control.
What does the 'Crystal Switch(ing) X..X' message mean on my Inficon Controller?
The 'Crystal Switch(ing) X..X' message on the Inficon Controller indicates that a multi-crystal sensor is switching to a new crystal position. This message will be replaced with 'Switcher Error' when the sensor switching has reached its next position.
What causes the 'Carousel Open X..X' error on the Inficon Cygnus 2 Controller?
The 'Carousel Open X..X' message on the Inficon Controller indicates that the Crystal12 carousel is not detected as being in place. This message will disappear when the carousel is detected or when the sensor type is set to something other than Crystal12.
What does 'Control Delay X..X' mean on my Inficon Cygnus 2?
The 'Control Delay X..X' message on the Inficon Controller indicates that the delay option is set to Control, and a material has entered the control delay. This message will disappear when the control delay is complete.
What does 'RateWatcher Delay X..X' mean on my Inficon Controller?
The 'RateWatcher Delay X..X' message on the Inficon Controller indicates that RateWatcher is turned on and the active state is displayed. Only one state per material can be active at a time. This message will disappear when RateWatcher is inactive or as the RateWatcher state changes.
General| Technology | Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) |
|---|---|
| Number of Sensors | Up to 6 |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Communication Interface | Ethernet, RS-232, USB |
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Thickness Range | 0.1 Å to 999, 999 Å |
| I/O Interfaces | Ethernet, RS-232, USB |
| Measurement Principle | Quartz Crystal Microbalance |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
| Deposition Rate Range | 0.001 to 999.9 Å/s (0.0001 to 99.99 nm/s) |
Introduces the Cygnus 2 as a closed-loop process controller for physical vapor deposition.
Covers essential safety precautions, including definitions of notes, cautions, and warnings.
Provides contact information for technical support, sales, and service.
Lists detailed technical specifications for the Cygnus 2 controller, including measurement and interface details.
Provides recommendations for selecting an appropriate installation location for the Cygnus 2.
Explains methods to prevent electrical noise and ensure proper grounding for reliable operation.
Details the procedures for connecting the Cygnus 2 controller to power and external equipment.
Describes the function of each control and indicator on the front panel of the Cygnus 2.
Details the connectors and interfaces available on the rear panel of the Cygnus 2.
Explains the various display screens used for monitoring and programming the Cygnus 2.
Introduces the process of sensor setup and navigation within the Cygnus 2 interface.
Introduces the process of source setup and navigation within the Cygnus 2 interface.
Outlines the rules and considerations for configuring DAC outputs for different functions.
Introduces the material definition capabilities and setup process of the Cygnus 2.
Describes special features related to material parameters, such as Skip Deposit and RateWatcher.
Provides an overview of the general setup parameters for the Cygnus 2 system.
Explains the parameters on the General Process page for system-level settings.
Details the configuration of DAC outputs, including polarity and full scale voltage.
Describes the main Digital I/O screen for viewing I/O configurations.
Shows all input configurations, highlighting active inputs.
Shows all output configurations, highlighting active outputs.
Provides an overview of the Cygnus 2's programmable logic capabilities.
Explains how to edit and create logic statements for controlling process sequences.
Details the various events that can be used as conditions in logic statements.
Provides an overview of remote communication capabilities and setup.
Describes the physical connections for RS-232 and TCP/IP communication ports.
Explains the structure and format of commands and responses for remote communication.
Explains the significance of density, tooling, and Z-ratio in deposition monitoring and calibration.
Details the procedure for determining the density value of deposited materials.
Provides steps for calculating the tooling factor to correlate rate and thickness measurements.
Introduces the counters and timers available on the Cygnus 2 for logic customization.
Covers file handling via the USB port for configuration, screen captures, and data logs.
Details the directory structure used for organizing files on the USB storage device.
Explains how to save and retrieve configuration files from the USB port.
Lists and explains various status messages with their designators and meanings.
Describes user-defined messages that can be displayed and cleared via logic actions.
Lists causes of STOP messages and their corresponding designators.
Explains transient messages that appear on the screen as conditions occur.
Details input error messages that appear when invalid parameters are entered.
Offers a guide to diagnose and resolve common Cygnus 2 operational issues.
Provides troubleshooting steps for common problems with transducers and sensors.
Guides troubleshooting for communication issues between the host computer and Cygnus 2.
Describes the procedures for replacing the crystal in various sensor types.
Explains crystal replacement for shuttered and dual sensor types.
Details crystal replacement for the bakeable sensor type.
Describes crystal replacement for the sputtering sensor type.
Explains the use of the crystal snatcher tool.
Describes the Crystal Sensor Emulator tool for diagnosing measurement system issues.
Outlines diagnostic procedures using the Crystal Sensor Emulator.
Details diagnostic steps for sensor heads and monitor crystals.
Addresses scenarios where Crystal Fail messages persist despite proper system operation.
Explains the % XTAL Life display and its relation to the Crystal Sensor Emulator.
Discusses the compatibility of the Crystal Sensor Emulator's cover connector with various sensor heads.
Lists the technical specifications of the Crystal Sensor Emulator.
Introduces QCM principles, mass sensitivity, and frequency changes.
Explains the Z-match equation for calculating acoustic properties and frequency-to-thickness conversion.
Details the theory behind the Auto-Z feature for automatic Z-Ratio calculation.
Explains control loop principles like PID, tuning, and methods for calculating parameters.
Introduces the Cygnus 2's material library and its contents.
