VGC083 is a 3-channel vacuum gauge controller that reads hot or cold cathode gauges together with the PGE050 Pirani gauge. The A, B and C versions select the gauges to connect, and 6 setpoint relays can be assigned to any gauge.
| Measuring Channels | 3 |
| Compatible Gauges | PGE050 / BAG050·055 (VGC083A) / BAG051·052·053 (VGC083B) / MAG050·060 (VGC083C) |
| Display | LED 3 channels / OLED set-up screen |
| Setpoint Relay | 6 (SPDT) |
| Interface (digital) | RS232 / RS485 |
| Supply Voltage (external) | +20 … +28 V (dc) |
| Operating Temperature (in operation) | 0 … +40 °C |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Contact Rating | 5 A at 30 V(dc) / 250 V(ac) resistive |
| Power Consumption (+20 … +28 V dc) | VGC083A 200 W (BAG050), 36 W (BAG055), VGC083B 200 W, VGC083C 12 W |
| Dimensions | 183 × 78 mm (front), depth 107 mm (+connector 18.5) |
| Measuring Range (by gauge) | PGE050 1.3×10⁻⁴ … 1333 mbar / BAG050 2×10⁻¹¹ … 1.3×10⁻³ mbar / BAG051 4×10⁻¹⁰ … 1333 mbar / BAG052/053 4×10⁻¹⁰ … 1333 mbar / BAG055 1.3×10⁻⁹ … 6.7×10⁻² mbar / MAG050 2×10⁻⁹ … 5×10⁻³ mbar / MAG060 1×10⁻¹⁰ … 5×10⁻³ mbar |