Optional power supplies 1) are also available from INFICON:

General Safety Instructions
Adhere to the applicable regulations and take the necessary
precautions for all work you are going to do and consider thesafety instructions in this document.

Vacuum Gauge Controller
VGC083A, VGC083B, VGC083C• Hazardous voltages are present with this product during
normal operation. The product should never be operated
with the covers removed unless equivalent protection of
the operator from accidental contact with hazardous internal voltages is provided.
• Do not modify this product or substitute any parts withoutauthorization of qualified INFICON service trained personnel.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.

Ordering number
VGC083A
399-710
VGC083B, VGC083C
399-7111)
The conventional IEC60320 AC receptacle allows use withany user supplied AC mains power cord set available
worldwide.

Connection of Gauge Cables, Relay,
Analog Output, …
V G C 083A, V G C 083B (→ respective Operating Manual)Communicate the safety instructions to all other users.

Installation
Installation Manual
Incl. EU Declaration of Conformity

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Putting a product which is visibly damaged into
operation can be extremely hazardous. If theproduct is visibly damaged do not put it into operation and make sure it is not inadvertently put
into operation.

(2018-07)

ValidityThis document applies to products with the part numbers:(VGC083A)
399-700
399-701(VGC083B)
399-702(VGC083C)
We reserve the right to make technical changes without priornotice.

Further Information
Details about the intended use, scope of delivery, installation,
operation, etc. you will find in the following Operating
Manuals:• VGC083A, VGC083B: tinb29e1• VGC083C:

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They can be downloaded from the USB memory stick or fromour website (www.inficon.com). The memory stick is includedin scope of delivery of the vacuum gauge controller.

SafetySymbols Used

The unit is intended for indoor use only.
Ensure the enclosure of the unit is connected directly to agood quality earth ground.
Ensure that the vacuum port on which the vacuum gauge
sensors are mounted is electrically grounded.
In order to protect personnel from electric shock and bodily
harm, shield all conductors which are subject to potential
high voltage electrical discharges in or around the vacuum
system.

V G C 083C (→ respective Operating Manual)

Rack and Control Panel Installation
The admissible maximum ambient temperatures
must not be exceeded (→ respective OperatingManual).
When mounting multiple units in your rack mount enclosure
or mounting the unit below other electronic equipment in yourrack, allow at least 1U of space (1.75 in., 45 mm) between
the units to ensure adequate ventilation.
The single cut-out and dual cut-out rack mountable panels
shown above are available from INFICON. Screws for mounting to rack enclosure are included.
Required cut-out for a control panel installation → respective
Operating Manual. Use four # 10-32 Hex Nut (provided withinstrument) to tighten the unit to the panel.

Use as Desk-Top Unit

Operation
Information on preventing any kind of physical injury.

Select a location where the admissible maximum
ambient temperature (→ respective OperatingManual) is not exceeded (e.g. due to sun irradiation).

Personnel Qualifications

Applying Power
Before you turn on power to the VGC083x for the first time,ensure the cables from the VGC083x to the gauges are connected and secured. Turn on power by pressing the Powerkey.

Mains Power Connection
The VGC083x requires following input power:
All work described in this document may only be carriedout by persons who have suitable technical training and thenecessary experience or who have been instructed by theend-user of the product.

Liability and Warranty
INFICON assumes no liability and the warranty becomes nulland void if the end-user or third parties• disregard the information in this document

VGC083A

when used with BAG050,BAG051, BAG052, BAG053

20 … 28 V (dc), 200 W

VGC083A
when used with BAG055
VGC083B
VGC083C

20 … 28 V (dc), 36 W
20 … 28 V (dc), 200 W
20 … 28 V (dc), 12 W

Setup, Programming, Operation Gauges,Parameters, …
→ respective Operating Manual

One each 2-contact pluggable terminal strip mating connector is provided for connection to the power contactors.

• use the product in a non-conforming manner• make any kind of interventions (modifications, alterationsetc.) on the product• use the product with accessories not listed in the corresponding product documentation.

e.g. VGC083A

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EU Declaration of Conformity
We, INFICON, hereby declare that the equipment mentioned below comply with theprovisions of the following directives:• 2014/30/EU, OJ L 96/79, 29.3.2014(EMC Directive; Directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility)•2011/65/EU, OJ L 174/88, 1.7.2011(RoHS Directive; Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment)

Products

Vacuum Gauge Controller
VGC083A
VGC083B
VGC083C (operation with MAG050, MAG060)

Part numbers

399-700
399-701399-702

Standards

Harmonized and international/national standards and specifications:• EN 61000-6-2:2005(EMC: generic immunity standard for industrial environments)• EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011(EMC: generic emission standard for industrial environments)• EN 61010-1:2010(Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use)

• EN 61326-1:2013; Group 1, Class A(EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use)

Manufacturer / Signatures

INFICON AG, Alte Landstraße 6, LI-9496 Balzers
3 July 2018

3 July 2018

Dr. Benhard Andreaus
Director Product Evolution

Markus Truniger
Product Manager