Heating metals to high temperatures normally causes rapid oxidation, which is undesirable. A vacuum furnace removes the oxygen and prevents this from happening. Thus, with oxygen so abundant in our atmosphere there is the need to prevent O2 leakage into the system. That’s where our MD-490MV comes into play!
Our Leak Detection Systems use the most sensitive and accurate leak detection device science has developed -- the helium mass spectrometer. The helium mas s spectrometer is at least 1000 times more sensitive than other leak detection methods. V.I.C. Leak Detection has taken the helium mass spectrometer out of the laboratory, where it has served as a research tool for over 30 years, and redesigned it to meet the stringent requirements of ruggedness, reliability and ease of maintenance that are essential in any industrial environment.
Performance Specifications
Sensitivity
Vacuum Mode, minimum detectable helium leak rate 2.5 x 10-9 Atm-cc/sec.
Response Time
< 1.0 second system mode testing.
Display Leak Rate Range
System
Mode Testing 0-10 Volts output. Leak rate configured to systems calibrated gas leak.
Start-Up Time
Cold Start-Up, less than 3 minutes. Standby Start-Up, less than 1 minute. One button automatic operation.
Vacuum System
Mechanical Pump
External forepump arrangement, standard package with 7 CFM.
High Vacuum Pump
60 liter/second air- cooled turbomolecular.
Pressure Measurement
Thermocouple input for rough vacuum (Atm-10-3 Torr), Turbopump speed characteristics for high vacuum (10-6 Torr).
Valves
Throttle Valve with digital read out.
Electrical
Power
115 Volts AC, 60 Hz, 6.0 Amps, (other voltages available by request).
Console
Microprocessor-based electronics incorporating 40-character alphanumeric prompting display. Full automatic operation including start-up, shutdown, leak rate ranging, zero control, high vacuum protection and diagnostics including runtime, and operating parameters.
Remote Operation Box
Includes 40-segment leak rate signal indicator and operator function controls. A 15' coiled cord is supplied. Longer lengths available on request.
Audio
Built-in ramp type audio alarm with large 4" high output speaker. Volume and threshold adjustments are provided.
Physical (MD-490M instrument only)
Dimensions
13-9/16”W, 24-5/16”D, 15-9/16”H (344mm W, 618mm D, 395mm H)
Weight
70lbs (32kg)
Vacuum Instruments Corporation is a pioneer in providing state-of-the-art leak detection solutions for diverse applications and industries. Our systems have ensured the safety and performance of countless products that we use in our daily lives from the cars we drive to the air conditioners in our houses, the pacemakers in our bodies, and the satellites we launch into space.
