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General| Brand | Oxford Instruments Omicron NanoScience |
|---|---|
| Model | MercuryiTC |
| Category | Controller |
| Language | English |
Provides installation, operation, and servicing information for the MercuryiTC.
General safety advice and essential precautions for operating the MercuryiTC.
Information on contacting Oxford Instruments support and required details.
Essential safety precautions to be aware of before operating the equipment.
Guidelines for proper electrical grounding of the equipment.
Warns about the danger of high voltage and necessary precautions.
Cautions related to equipment handling and operation.
Advises on handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESSD).
Emphasizes maintaining adequate ventilation for cooling.
Identifies main features of the front and rear panels of the MercuryiTC.
Describes the 4.3-inch color LCD touch screen and ambient light sensor.
Explains automatic power supply configuration and powering connected devices.
Briefly describes internal components like enclosure, power supply, and motherboard.
Details the motherboard's role in control, program storage, and basic I/O.
Explains the 8 expansion slots for daughter boards and their types.
How the iTC identifies faults and uses alarms/interlocks for safety.
Instructions for verifying the supply voltage and frequency.
Guidance on placing the unit and ensuring adequate ventilation.
Details on using the supplied mains cable and electrical requirements.
Step-by-step guide to initially power on the instrument.
Introduction to the touch screen interface, pages, widgets, and buttons.
Details the features of the Home page including widgets and interface buttons.
Details the use of numeric and alphanumeric keypads for data entry.
Explains how to monitor signals over time using the touch screen.
Details how to set up which signals are plotted on the screen.
Instructions for adjusting the zoom and scale of plots on the display.
Details connecting heaters and sensors via the 9-way D-connector.
Specific instructions for connecting thermocouples for accurate measurements.
Steps to configure a widget to display temperature sensor data.
How to set up sensor type, calibration, and excitation parameters.
How to set parameters like voltage limits and resistance for configured heaters.
Steps to pair a heater with a sensor for temperature control.
How to set up manual or automatic (PID) control loops for heaters.
Explains how to program temperature setpoints over time.
Details the function of programmed temperature profiles.
How to set and use ramp rates for setpoint changes.
Steps to configure a gas valve for flow control.
How to set up automatic control for the gas valve using target tables.
Lists the types of temperature sensors supported by the iTC.
Describes the principles of thermocouple operation and limitations.
Lists the generic calibration files included with the MercuryiTC.
Provides further details on thermocouple operation and selection.
Details internal and external reference junction compensation methods.
Explains how the level-meter board operates with helium and nitrogen probes.
Details the operation of the helium-level probe.
Details the operation of the nitrogen-level probe.
Instructions for installing the level-meter daughter board.
Step-by-step guide to remove the iTC's top cover.
Instructions on fitting the daughter board into an expansion slot.
Steps to configure the iTC for helium level measurement.
Steps to configure the iTC for nitrogen level measurement.
How to configure the nitrogen level meter for automatic refilling.
Describes general settings like Home Screen Revert and Remote Lock options.
Settings for display brightness, auto-dim, and style.
Information on viewing fitted boards, their IDs, types, and firmware versions.
How to set the internal clock and date of the MercuryiTC.
Procedure for updating the MercuryiTC application and firmware.
How to access ENGINEERING mode for advanced settings.
Steps to enter the engineering mode using a password.
How to save, load, revert, or delete system configurations.
Configuration for remote control using RS232 and ISOBUS interfaces.
Details pin connections and voltage levels for RS232.
Configuration for remote control using the GPIB interface.
Steps to set the GPIB address for the instrument.
Configuration for remote control using the Ethernet interface.
Steps to set IP address, subnet, and gateway for Ethernet.
Configuration for remote control using the USB interface.
Information on obtaining and installing USB drivers for PC communication.
How to switch between local GUI control and remote operation.
Explains conventions for listing SCPI commands and parameters.
Describes the two remote command sets supported by the iTC.
Specifies command message format and proprietary command set.
Details SCPI command syntax, case sensitivity, and line termination.
Explains the hierarchical structure for addressing elements within the iTC.
Lists system commands for settings like display, time, and user level.
Structure for addressing temperature sensors using DEV:<UID>:TEMP.
Structure for addressing temperature control loops using DEV:<UID>:TEMP.
Structure for addressing heater controllers using DEV:<UID>:HTR.
Structure for addressing level meter sensors using DEV:<UID>:LVL.
Structure for addressing auxiliary I/O boards using DEV:<UID>:AUX.
Structure for addressing pressure sensors using DEV:<UID>:PRES.
Information on legacy command sets for compatibility.
Commands for monitoring instrument status and parameters.
Command to set local/remote mode and GUI lock status.
Legacy commands for controlling heaters and gas flow.
Sets heater or gas flow control to AUTO or MANUAL mode.
Lists sensor types and capabilities of the temperature sensor board.
Instructions for installing the temperature sensor board.
Guidance on selecting the correct slot for the temperature sensor board.
Explains the circuit for measuring resistance or voltage.
Describes voltage measurement for diode sensors and thermocouples.
Explains resistance measurement for PTC sensors using constant current.
Explains resistance measurement for NTC sensors using constant voltage.
Describes the process of calibrating the temperature measurement circuit.
Instructions for installing the heater board.
Guidance on fitting the heater board into the correct slot.
Provides a block diagram of the heater circuit.
Explains the components and signals in the heater circuit.
Lists the functions of the auxiliary I/O board.
Details the board's capabilities: stepper motor drive, digital I/O, PWM signal.
Explains how the board controls gas flow via a needle valve.
Instructions for installing the auxiliary I/O board.
Guidance on fitting the auxiliary I/O board into an expansion slot.
Steps to configure an input channel on the auxiliary I/O board.
Steps to configure an output channel on the auxiliary I/O board.
Details the pressure board's capabilities and transducer types.
Provides a block diagram of the pressure board circuit.
Instructions for installing the pressure board.
Guidance on fitting the pressure board into an expansion slot.
Pin connections for the pressure board's 9-way D connector.
Steps to configure a widget for pressure sensor data.
How to set up specific sensor details for pressure sensors.
How to control pressure using control loops, similar to temperature control.
Explains GPIB interface standards and capabilities.
Instructions for installing the GPIB board.
Guidance on fitting the GPIB board into its dedicated slot.
Safety precautions for connecting GPIB cables.
Overview of how control loops manage heaters and gas valves.
Describes three automatic control methods for temperature regulation.
Components of a temperature control system and factors to consider.
Explains open-loop control where fixed heater power is applied.
Describes on-off control systems and their characteristics.
Explains proportional control where heater voltage varies with temperature error.
How integral action eliminates temperature error by adding an integrator.
How derivative action improves control response by monitoring temperature change rate.
Methods for providing PID parameters to the controller.
Principles of controlling cooling gas flow.
Explains automatic control methods (VTI, Siphon) for gas flow.
How manual gas flow control works.
How automatic gas flow control uses error signals and valve gearing.
Instructions for safely cleaning the touch-screen.
Procedure for calibrating the internal temperature sensor circuits.
Recommendation for lubricating the device fan.
Instructions for replacing the motherboard's lithium-ion coin cell.
How the iTC indicates errors and uses interlocks for safety.
Describes the Current and Historic Alarm Logs pages.
Guidance on diagnosing and correcting internal and external faults.
Steps to clear software (firmware) related alarms.
Steps to diagnose and correct external faults, typically wiring issues.
A comprehensive list of alarms, interlocks, and recommended actions.
Details the physical dimensions and weight of the unit.
Specifications for mains supply voltage, frequency, and power.
Details supported sensor types, ranges, and ADC resolution.
Specifications for heater outputs, current, voltage, and resistance.
Lists the available PC communication interfaces (RS232, USB, GPIB, Ethernet).
Electrical isolation specifications between terminals and chassis.
Environmental operating conditions like temperature and humidity.
Specifications for the Helium and Nitrogen probe parameters.
Specifications for the pressure board's measurement accuracy and ranges.
