What to do if the Inficon Controller XTC/3 locks up?
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Phillip AguilarAug 13, 2025
If your Inficon Controller XTC/3 locks up, it might be due to several reasons:
* The covers or back panels may not be properly attached. Ensure that all covers and panels are securely fastened.
* There might be high electrical noise. Try rerouting cables to reduce noise pickup, keeping them at least 1 foot away from high power conducting lines. Also, ensure all ground wires are short with a large surface area to minimize ground impedance.
* There could be poor grounding. Verify proper earth ground, use an appropriate ground strap, eliminate ground loops by establishing the correct system grounding, and verify proper XTC/3 grounding.
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Steven SmithAug 16, 2025
What to do if the power on LED is not illuminated on the Inficon XTC/3?
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Matthew Lopez Jr.Aug 17, 2025
If the power on LED is not illuminated on your Inficon Controller, it could be due to a few reasons:
* A blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. Have qualified personnel replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
* The electrical cord might be unplugged. Reconnect the power cord to the wall and the back of the XTC/3.
* Incorrect line voltage. Have qualified personnel verify the line voltage.
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Kelly BallardAug 20, 2025
What to do if all keys on the front panel of the Inficon XTC/3 fail to function?
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Rebecca ThomasAug 20, 2025
If all the keys on the front panel of your Inficon Controller fail to function, the XTC/3 might be locked up. Try turning the power to OFF or STBY, and then back to ON.
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Anna PattonAug 27, 2025
How to troubleshoot poor rate control in Inficon Controller?
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csmithAug 27, 2025
To troubleshoot poor rate control in your Inficon Controller:
* Refer to the instruction manual section on tuning control loop parameters, as control loop parameters might be improperly selected.
* Adjust the sweep frequency so it is not a multiple of the XTC/3 measurement frequency (4 Hz), as the electron beam sweep frequency might be "beating" with the XTC/3 measurement frequency.
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Jose RamseyAug 31, 2025
What to do if the control voltage output does not function properly on Inficon XTC/3?
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Tiffany HowardAug 31, 2025
If the control voltage output on your Inficon Controller does not function properly:
* Ensure the cable connection to the Source output does not have a potential across the contacts.
* Verify the Source output polarity and the required input polarity of the source power supply. Refer to the instruction manual to reconfigure the XTC/3 if necessary, as the polarity of the control voltage might be reversed relative to that accepted by the source power supply.
* Check for correct cable wiring in the appropriate section of the manual, as there might be improper control cable fabrication.
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Kelsey PierceSep 4, 2025
How to fix communications issues between the host computer and Inficon XTC/3 Controller?
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Janice EdwardsSep 4, 2025
To fix communication issues between the host computer and your Inficon XTC/3 Controller:
* Verify correct cable wiring as described in the manual, as there might be an improper cable connection.
* Verify the BAUD rate in the host's applications program and in the XTC/3, as the BAUD rate in the host computer might not be the same as the XTC/3.
* Verify that the XTC/3 protocol (RS232, TCP/IP) matches the host, as incompatible protocols might be in use.
* Verify the device address in the host's applications program and the XTC/3 address, as there might be an incorrect device address (TCP/IP).
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haleyashleySep 8, 2025
Why is the LCD display blank on my Inficon Controller?
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Hayden HarperSep 8, 2025
If the LCD display is blank on your Inficon Controller:
* Press the cursor key to redraw the screen, as the LCD Dimmer Time might have elapsed.
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Alyssa AndersonNov 22, 2025
What to do if the crystal fail message is always on in Inficon XTC/3?
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Taylor JenkinsNov 23, 2025
If the crystal fail message is always on in your Inficon Controller, consider these potential solutions:
* Verify proper sensor/oscillator connections, as the XIU/oscillator might not be connected.
* If available, insert a known working XIU/oscillator in place of the suspect one. If the XIU/oscillator is confirmed bad, contact INFICON.
* Use an ohm meter or DVM to check electrical continuity or isolation as appropriate if you suspect a defective cable from the feedthrough to XIU/oscillator or from XTC/3 to XIU/oscillator.
* Use an ohm meter or DVM to check electrical continuity or isolation as appropriate if you suspect poor electrical contact in the transducer, feedthroughs, or in-vacuum cable.
* Replace or insert the crystal, as the crystal may have failed or is missing.
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