Inficon IC/5 Thin Film Deposition Controller Manuale Utente

OPERATING MANUALIC/5Thin Film Deposition ControllerIPN 074-237AE

TOC - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualChapter 2Measurement and Control Theory2.1 Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualPROCESS GAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.01 to 99.999 Å/sec/% pwrThis parameter determines the change in

4 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualRECORDER OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 6The recorder output number can be programmed for aggregate rate.

4 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualCRYSTAL QUALITY ’Q’ . . . . . . . . . 0 to 9This parameter is used to ensure tight rate control by monitori

4 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualCRYSTAL STABILITY ’S’ . . . . . . . . 0 to 9The Crystal Stability parameter can also be used to effect a cry

4 - 10 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 4-7 Source Power Level ProfileMAXIMUM POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 to 99.9%This parameter is

4 - 11IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualSOAK POWER 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 to 99.9%This parameter sets the power level at which the rate

4 - 12 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualCONTROL DELAY TIME . . . . . . . . . 00:00 to 99:59This is the time interval for the instrument to be held

4 - 13IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualIDLE RAMP TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00:00 to 99:59 min:secThis is the time interval over which the s

4 - 14 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualWEIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 to 400.0%The Sensor Weight parameter is used to gauge

4 - 15IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual4.4 Error Messages in Material Set-UpBAD XTAL AND RUNNINGThis message is displayed when the user attempts t

TOC - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual3.6 Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 5Process Set-Up5.1 Process Set-Up OverviewThe IC/5 is capable of storing the descriptions and parame

5 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 5-2 Process Directory5.2 Process DefinitionSelecting the PROCESS function (key F5) in the Process D

5 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual5.2.1 Layer EditingSelecting the LAYER Editing function in the Process display will take you to a display th

5 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual.5.3 Layer Definition ParametersMATERIAL INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 24 This indicates which of t

5 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualAGGREGATE RATE . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 to 999 Å/sec from front panel, 0.00 to 999 Å/sec via communicatio

5 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualCO-DEPOSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes/No This feature allows two Layers to be run concurrently with

5 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualCRUCIBLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 64 (max)This value is used in conjunction with the Numbe

5 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualSTART RAMP 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.000 to 999.9 kÅThis value determines the thickness at which to

5 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualNO MATERIAL DEFINEDMaterials must be defined to be used in a Process Layer.NOT ENOUGH LAYERSThis message is d

TOC - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual6.5 Logic Statement Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

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6 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 6I/O Logic Statement Set-Up6.1 I/O Logic Statement OverviewThe IC/5 has programmable logic capabilit

6 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manualsequencing and/or external control events. These “dummy” layers execute very rapidly if the pre and post dep

6 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual6.2.1 Logic Statement DirectoryA logic statement is selected for editing by positioning the box cursor at th

6 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual6.2.2 Logic Statement EditingFigure 6-3 Logic Event SelectionTable 6-2 Function Key Selection Choices for

6 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFigure 6-4 Logic ConnectorsIf the cursor is on a connector designated by ccc, pressing F1 (SELECT) will togg

6 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3 The ON connector always takes precedence over the AND and OR operators no matter where it appears in the s

6 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualDEPOSITSets the logic condition to be true at the beginning of the Deposit state or in the Manual state. The

6 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualLAST LAYERSets the logic condition to be true at the beginning of the Last Layer defined for the active proc

6 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualPOST-DEPOSITSets the logic condition to be true at the beginning of the Feed state or the beginning of the Id

TOC - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.7.4.4 Update Sensor Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

6 - 10 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualRISE 2Sets the logic condition to be true at the start of Rise Time 2. The condition remains true until th

6 - 11IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualSOURCE SWITCHSets the logic condition to be true at the beginning of the Source Switch state. The condition

6 - 12 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual6.4 ’THEN’ Action DefinitionsNOTE: The following are level outputs and once turned on will remain active u

6 - 13IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualNON-DEPOSIT CLOCK HOLD (ON/OFF)This feature “holds” the state timer during any non-deposit state. Non-deposi

6 - 14 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualSTOPThis action is identical to pressing the STOP button on the front panel. (Refer to section 3.4.2 on pag

6 - 15IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual6.5 Logic Statement ExampleThe logic statement capability of the IC/5 allows for automation of a thin film

6 - 16 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual6.6 I/O Map DirectoryThe I/O Map directory is selected by pressing the F3 key (I/O) in the Program display

6 - 17IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual6.7 Define User MessagesUp to 10 user-defined messages can be created and up to 3 can be displayed at the s

6 - 18 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualTable 6-4 Function Key Selection Choices for the Define User Messages DisplayKey Function DescriptionF1 ED

6 - 19IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual6.8 Floppy DiskParameters can be saved to and retrieved from the diskette by going to the FLOPPY DISK displ

TOC - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual10.3 Use as a System Controller Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-510.3.

6 - 20 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual.CAUTIONDo not remove the diskette during save or retrieve operations. It is recommended that when doing a

6 - 21IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual6.9 Error Messages in I/O Logic Statement Set-UpCANNOT TOGGLE INPUTOutput types can be toggled between Norm

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7 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 7Remote Communications7.1 Remote Communication Configuration OverviewThere are two types of remote c

7 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.2 Remote Communication ParametersA parameter is selected for entry by positioning the box cursor at the d

7 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualNOTE: If a configuration file from a unit with version 3.50 or earlier firmware is to be loaded into a unit w

7 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.3 Error Messages in Remote Communications ConfigurationIllegal Baud RateThe value you are attempting to e

7 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualThe word format for bit serial lines (RS-232C) is comprised of ten signal bits- eight data bits, one start bi

7 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualData Terminal Ready (DTR). . . . . . . The instrument informs the host that it is powered up and able to com

7 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.5.2 IEEE488 PortAn IEEE488 circuit card may be purchased and installed into the IC/5, IPN 760-142-G1. The

TOC - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual12.5 Determining Cross Talk Calibration For Co-Deposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.5.2.1 IEEE Settings for a National Instruments IEEE-GPIB BoardWhen establishing IEEE communications the f

7 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.6.1 INFICON Message FormatsThere are two message formats for the serial ports and one for the IEEE488 port

7 - 10 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualSerial With Checksum FormatHost to Instrument Message<STX>(count)(command)(checksum)Instrument to Hos

7 - 11IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.7.3 Query CommandsQuery commands are used to request established parameter values. There is a specific qu

7 - 12 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual11 Quality12 Stability13 Maximum Power14 Soak Power 115 Rise Time 116 Soak Time 117 Soak Power 218 Rise Tim

7 - 13IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual49 Sensor 6 Tooling50 Sensor 7 Tooling51 Sensor 8 Tooling52 Sensor 1 Cal Thick53 Sensor 2 Cal Thick54 Sensor

7 - 14 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.7.3.2 Query Process ParametersFor each command format the symbol þ represents a blank space. The format

7 - 15IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.7.3.3 Query Utility ParametersFor each command format the symbol þ represents a blank space. The format i

7 - 16 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.7.3.4 Query Sensor ParametersFor each command format the symbol þ represents a blank space. The format i

7 - 17IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.7.3.6 Query Output TypesFor each command format the symbol þ represents a blank space. The format is:QTþo

TOC - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual13.4 Crystal Sensor EmulatorIPN 760-601-G1 or 760-601-G2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 - 18 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.7.4 UPDATE CommandsUpdate commands are used to change a specified parameter to a new value or condition.

7 - 19IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual11 Quality12 Stability13 Maximum Power14 Soak Power 115 Rise Time 116 Soak Time 117 Soak Power 218 Rise Time

7 - 20 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual49 Sensor 6 Tooling50 Sensor 7 Tooling51 Sensor 8 Tooling52 Sensor 1 Cal Thick53 Sensor 2 Cal Thick54 Senso

7 - 21IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.7.4.2 Update Process ParametersFor each command format the symbol þ represents a blank space. The format

7 - 22 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.7.4.3 Update Utility ParametersFor each command format the symbol þ represents a blank space. The format

7 - 23IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.7.4.4 Update Sensor ParametersFor each command format the symbol þ represents a blank space. The format i

7 - 24 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.7.4.6 Update Output TypesFor each command format the symbol þ represents a blank space. The format is:UT

7 - 25IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual12 Idle State13 Time Power14 Pre-Deposit15 Deposit16 Post-Deposit17 Manual18 AutoTune19 Thickness Limit20 Fi

7 - 26 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualTable 7-18 Update Logic Statements - Input Actionaction code Input Action0 Clear the Input Assignments1 St

7 - 27IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.7.4.8 Update Output NameFor each command format the symbol þ represents a blank space. The format is:UOþo

1 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 1Introduction and Specifications1.1 IntroductionThe IC/5 is a closed loop process controller designe

7 - 28 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.7.5 STATUS CommandsStatus commands return pertinent information based on a specific request made. Comman

7 - 29IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual5System Messages - Returns a variable length string listing message numbers corresponding to the status mess

7 - 30 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual49 QUICK BUMP50 HALF RATE51 COMPLETE BUMP52 END OF PROCESS53 NO DISK OPTION54 NO DISK IN DRIVE55 DISK IS FU

7 - 31IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual201 User Message 2202 User Message 3203 User Message 4204 User Message 5205 User Message 6206 User Message 7

7 - 32 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual12 RATE TOO LOW13 QUICK TUNE FAIL14 HALF RATE FAIL15 COMPLETE TUNE FAIL16 MAX. POWER ERROR17 COMMUNICATIONS

7 - 33IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualSLþlayer_status_codeþLayer #These commands are used to determine the condition of started layers. For exampl

7 - 34 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual8RATE RAMP 19 DEPOSIT (between RATE RAMPS 1 & 2)10 RATE RAMP 211 DEPOSIT (after RATE RAMP 2)12 TIME POW

7 - 35IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual10 Crystal position. The value of w will be a “G” for a good crystal, an “F” for a failed crystal, an “I” fo

7 - 36 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual23 Timer tick, Sensor Status, Fundamental, and Anharmonic frequencies of active sensors. A negative value o

7 - 37IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual27 Timer tick, Sensor Status, Sensor thickness. Eight bytes are returned for the sensor status. Each byte re

1 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual1.2 Instrument Safety1.2.1 Definition of Notes, Cautions and WarningsWhen using this manual, please pay at

7 - 38 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.7.6 REMOTE CommandsRemote commands perform an action based on the specific command given. Commands are p

7 - 39IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual10 Battery Backed RAM Lock On -prevents saving of parameters to the nonvolatile RAM. Useful to speed communi

7 - 40 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualRLþchannel_remote_code#þIII#þvalueThese commands are used to affect actions associated with started layers.

7 - 41IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.7.7 Negative Response Error CodesAn error code in the form of a single ASCII character is returned when a

7 - 42 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualResponse Message - No ChecksumDescription- Process 1 is activeResponse- 1Message Form- (response)<ACK>

7 - 43IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.8.2 Sample Host ProgramsThe following BASIC programs illustrate host processing that could be used to rem

7 - 44 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7.8.2.2 Serial Communication with Checksum5 ‘——IC/5 RS-232C COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM WITH CHECKSUM——10 OPEN

7 - 45IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7.8.2.3 IEEE Sample Host ProgramThis program demonstrates IEEE488 communications with an IC/5. This example

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8 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 8Source/Sensor Set-Up8.1 Source/Sensor Set-Up OverviewThe IC/5 provides the capability to configure

1 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual1.2.2 General Safety InformationWARNING - Risk Of Electric ShockDo not open the instrument case! There are n

8 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual8.2 Source/Sensor NavigationOnce you are in the Source/Sensor Directory, you may select for configuration a

8 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual8.3 Source ParametersThe following parameters can be displayed for each of the source control channels. DAC

8 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualCRUCIBLE OUTPUT. . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 37This parameter designates which of the output relays are to be

8 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualTURRET DELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 60 secIf Turret Feedback is not used a timer will be set to

8 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual8.4 Sensor ParametersThe following entries represent the parameters possible with the standard two sensors.

8 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualXTAL SHUTTER OUTPUT. . . . . . . . 0 to 38This parameter designates which of the 38 outputs is to be used to

8 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualRECORDER FUNCTIONThis parameter determines the function of the Sensor’s recorder output. Values range from 0

8 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual8.6 Error Messages in Source/Sensor Set-UpBOTH SNSR ON IN MATLShown when attempting to change the Sensor typ

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9 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 9Utility Set-Up9.1 Utility Set-Up OverviewThe IC/5 provides the capability to modify a series of top

1 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual1.2.3 Earth GroundThe IC/5 is connected to earth ground through a sealed three-core (three-conductor) power

9 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual9.2 Utility NavigationSelect a parameter for entry by positioning the box cursor at the desired value follo

9 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualLAYER TO START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 250 This selects the starting Layer from the sequence of Laye

9 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualANALOG DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0/1/2This determines the vertical scale for the graphics display wh

9 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualCAUTIONIf a lock code is not set, that is, if it is set to zero, then powering up and pressing the Clear key

9 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFLOPPY DISK ACCESS CODE . . . 1 to 9999, 0The Floppy Disk Access Code allows configuration file retrieval fr

9 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual9.4 Error Messages in Utility Set-UpILLEGAL DATEThe month or day entry is invalid. The month number must be

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10 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 10Applications10.1 Multiple Sensor Deposition ControlThe conventional method of controlling thin fi

10 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 10-1 The Essential Advantage of Multi-Point Deposition Sensing10.1.1 Instrument Parameters and Cor

10 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualIf a sensor fails during deposition, a sudden change in the aggregate rate may occur due to this sensor&apos

1 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual1.2.4 Main Power ConnectionWARNING - Risk Of Electric ShockThis instrument has line voltage present on the p

10 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualTOOLING: MASTER & SENSORThe tooling factor is now broken into two parts. The MASTER TOOLING located on

10 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual10.2.1 Instrument Parameters Associated with the Trend Analysis FeatureSOURCE DAC OUTPUTThis parameter desi

10 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualThe I/O capability of the IC/5 can be used to control an entire vacuum deposition system including pump dow

10 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFigure 10-2 Example System Configuration

10 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual10.3.1 System Equipment List10.3.1.1 ValvesForeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An electr

10 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual10.3.1.3 Solenoid ValvesSource ShutterAn electro-pneumatically operated valve which controls the source shu

10 - 10 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual10.3.1.6 Temperature SensorThis sensor provides a contact closure if the sensor's temperature exceed

10 - 11IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualWARNING - Risk Of Electric ShockThis example of automated vacuum system and deposition control uses an elec

10 - 12 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 10-3 User MessagesThese User Messages alert the operator to the status of the Process Cycle. Logic

10 - 13IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual5 This input monitors whether the Roughing Valve is closed.6 This input monitors whether the High Vacuum Va

1 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual1.3 How To Contact Customer SupportWorldwide support information regarding: Technical Support, to contact

10 - 14 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualThis display is used to assign alphanumeric names to the various Outputs and Inputs connected to I/O Board

10 - 15IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual10.3.2.3 Logic Statement DirectoryThe Logic Statements are broken down into 3 sections. The first section,

10 - 16 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 10-8 Statement 3Statement 3 monitors if Timer 1 is expired and if the Roughing Valve is closed. Ti

10 - 17IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFigure 10-12 Statement 7This statement monitors the Evacuate Chamber input and the status of Timer 8. Time

10 - 18 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualStatement 10 is also tied to Statement 7 by its dependency on Timer 3. This is done to ensure that Stateme

10 - 19IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFigure 10-19 Statements 14 and 15Statements 14 and 15 are designed to keep the Ion Gauge emission turned o

10 - 20 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualStatement 19 allows intervention to Abort automatic process control if desired. By its dependence on Timer

10 - 21IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFigure 10-27 Statement 23This Statement monitors the Alarm Answered input. Once the Abort input is activat

10 - 22 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 10-31 Statement 27Statement 36 monitors the same conditions as Statement 17. Whereas Statement 17

10 - 23IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manualdelay between turning the electron beam gun filament voltage on and turning the electron beam gun high volt

1 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual1.4 IC/5 Specifications1.4.1 MeasurementCrystal Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 MHz (new crystal

10 - 24 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 10-38 Statement 34Statement 34 monitors for the same conditions as Statement 35 and turns off the

10 - 25IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manualvalve. Canceling these timers ensures those statements dependent on these timers will not evaluate true if

10 - 26 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualStatement 30 monitors the Deposition Pressure OK input, makes sure that the IC/5 is in the READY state, th

11 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 11Installation and Interfaces11.1 Location GuidelinesBefore you permanently install this controller

11 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualNOTE: Do not allow water tubes to freeze. This may happen if the tubes pass through a cryogenic shroud and

11 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual11.1.2 Sensor InstallationFigure 11-1 shows a typical installation of an INFICON water cooled crystal senso

11 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualGenerally, install the sensor as far as possible from the evaporation source (a minimum of 10" [25.4 c

11 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual11.1.3 Control Unit InstallationThe control unit is designed to be rack mounted. It may be also used on a t

11 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual11.2.2 Connections to Earth GroundThere are two earth connectors: The ground connection on the controller

11 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualIn many cases, a braided ground strap is sufficient. However, there are cases when a solid copper strap (0.0

1 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual1.4.3 Set-Up Parameters# of Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50# of Layers . . . . . . . . . . .

11 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual11.3 Connecting the ControllerThe operation of the controller depends on the proper connection of power an

11 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualIf the nominal line voltage is 230 V(ac), use the 240 V(ac) nominal setting whose input range includes 230 V

11 - 10 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 11-4 Voltage Selector Drum and Fuse11.3.3 Routing XIU CablesXIU cables, IPN 600-1039-Gxx, are ava

11 - 11IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual11.3.4.2 Input/Relay Module ConnectionsThe Input/Relay module, IPN 760-162-G1, is included as standard equ

11 - 12 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualTable 11-3 Input/Relay Pin ConnectionsI/O Board #1 I/O Board #2Relay # Pins TTLInput #Pin Relay # Pins TT

11 - 13IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual11.3.4.3 RS-232C CommunicationsRS-232C serial communications is included in the controller as standard equ

11 - 14 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual11.3.4.4 Isolated +24 V(dc) SupplyAn isolated +24 V(dc) power supply is available on a 9-pin D-Sub connec

12 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 12Calibration Procedures12.1 Importance of Density, Tooling and Z-ratioThe quartz crystal microbala

12 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual[1]where:D1 = Initial density settingTx = Thickness reading on IC/5Tm = Measured thickness7 A quick check o

12 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual12.4 Laboratory Determination of Z-ratioNOTE: On the IC/5, the Auto Z function is available to automaticall

1 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFeed Ramps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 per materialFeed Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0

12 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual6 Using the density value from step 1 and the recorded values for Fco and Fc, adjust the Z-Ratio value in t

12 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualCalibration Thickness (CALThick) values must be determined for each sensor, for each material used in the co

12 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualEnter CAL Thick values for material B (either automatically or manually)Sens 1 Sens 2 Sens 3 Sens 4CAL Thic

12 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFigure 12-1 Cross Talk Calibration12.5.1.1 Cross Talk Calibrate ParametersMATERIAL INDEX. . . . . . . . .

12 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual12.5.1.1.1 Function Key Selection Choices for Cross Talk Calibration Setup12.5.2 Cross Talk Calibration M

12 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual12.5.3 Cross Talk Calibration CALIBRATE displayUpon entering this display the thickness values are zeroed a

12 - 10 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual12.5.4.1 Function Key Selection Choices for Cross Talk Calibration Select12.5.5 Cross Talk Calibration P

12 - 11IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual12.6 AutoTuningThe AutoTune feature of the IC/5 is used to automatically characterize the response of a sy

12 - 12 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 12-3 AutoTune Parameters Display12.6.1 AutoTune ParametersRefer to Sections section 2.1.7 on page

12 - 13IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualCONTROL LOOPThis is a read-only parameter that indicates the type of control loop specified during material

1 - 10 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual1.4.4 DisplayType/Color/Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRT/ Amber/ 5" H x 9" WFormat . . .

12 - 14 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual12.6.3 AutoTune Tuning Display and AutoTune DescriptionThe AutoTune Tuning display is entered from the Au

12 - 15IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manualduring any one of these power increments then the rate transition for this pre-determined power increment i

12 - 16 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualComplete Bump 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . The first increase of source power level. It is used to determi

12 - 17IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualSTOP Max Rate Exceeded . . . . . . . Indicates that tuning has stopped because the MAXIMUM RATE parameter w

12 - 18 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual7 When AutoTune is completed the instrument will automatically return to the AutoTune Parameters display a

13 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 13Troubleshooting, Status and Error Messages13.1 Status and Error MessagesAUTOTUNE FAILUREThis mess

13 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualCANNOT ROTATE DUALThe rotate crystal function can only be performed on a CrystalSix sensor head.CANNOT TOGG

13 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualEDIT IN PROGRESSThe I/O Map or the User Messages displays cannot be exited while an edit name or edit messag

13 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualILLEGAL DATEThe month or day entry is invalid. Month numbers must be in the 01 to 12 range; day numbers mus

13 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualMAX POWER REACHED 1 (2)Indicates the specified maximum power has been reached on an active source in the pri

1 - 11IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual1.4.5 Source / Recorder OutputsQuantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BNCConfiguration .

13 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualNO SWITCH: NO OUTPUTA crystal switch cannot be done because no output was set for crystal switching in the

13 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualQUICK BUMP #Indicates the number of the AutoTune source power change used to measure the system response cha

13 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualSTOP - COMPLETE TUNE FAILIndicates the complete tune portion of AutoTune did not determine reliable system

13 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualSTOP - SENSOR CONFLICTIndicates the instrument is stopped because the process is trying to enter the DEPOSIT

13 - 10 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualUNABLE TO AUTO Z #Indicates the requested Auto Z measurement cannot be completed due to the crystal condit

13 - 11IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual13.2 Troubleshooting GuideIf the instrument fails to work, or appears to have diminished performance, the

13 - 12 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual13.2.1 Major Instrument Components and AssembliesMONITOR KIT750-402POWER SUPPLY760-211-G1, 2, 3, 4CRT / M

13 - 13IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual13.2.2 Troubleshooting the InstrumentTable 13-1 Troubleshooting the InstrumentSYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY1. powe

13 - 14 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual5. all keys on the front panel fail to functiona. instrument is "locked" up a. turn power to OFF

13 - 15IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual13.2.3 Troubleshooting Transducers/SensorsNOTE: Many sensor head problems may be diagnosed with a (Digital

1 - 12 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual1.4.6 Logic ProcessingType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If/Then statements Logical Fu

13 - 16 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualNOTE: A more detailed troubleshooting guide is shipped with the sensor. Refer to that manual for more deta

13 - 17IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual2. crystal ceases to oscillate during deposition before it reaches its "normal" lifea. crystal st

13 - 18 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual4. crystal oscillates in vacuum but stops oscillation after open to aira. crystal was near the end of its

13 - 19IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual6. poor thickness reproducibilitya. variable source flux distributiona. move sensor to a more central locat

13 - 20 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual13.2.4 Troubleshooting Computer Communications8. CrystalSix, crystal switch problem (does not advance or

13 - 21IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual2. error code returned a. A = illegal command a. the command sent was not valid; verify command syntax as s

13 - 22 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manualf. F = cannot change value nowf. the command sent is for a parameter that cannot be changed while the inst

13 - 23IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual13.3 Replacing the CrystalThe procedure for replacing the crystal is basically the same with all transduce

13 - 24 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 13-1 Standard Crystal Sensor (Exploded)13.3.2 Shuttered and Dual SensorsThere is no difference in

13 - 25IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual13.3.3 Bakeable SensorFor the Bakeable sensor, the procedure is the same as the regular crystal except tha

1 - 13IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual1.4.8 Remote CommunicationsRS232C Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard; INFICON protocolBaud Rat

13 - 26 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual13.3.4 Sputtering SensorObserve the general precautions for replacing crystals and follow the instruction

13 - 27IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual13.3.5 Crystal SnatcherUse the crystal snatcher, supplied with the sensor, as follows:1 Insert crystal sna

13 - 28 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual13.4 Crystal Sensor EmulatorIPN 760-601-G1 or 760-601-G2NOTE: Crystal Sensor Emulator 760-601-G1 (obsolet

13 - 29IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual13.4.1 Diagnostic ProceduresThe following diagnostic procedures employ the Crystal Sensor Emulator to anal

13 - 30 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual13.4.1.2 Feed-Through Or In-Vacuum Cable Diagnostic Procedure1 Refer to Figure 13-6 on page 13-28. Remove

13 - 31IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual11 Connect the six-inch BNC cable to the Feed-Through and disconnect it from the Crystal Interface Unit (or

13 - 32 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual5 Connect the In-Vacuum Cable to the Sensor Head.  Verify there is continuity (<0.2 ohm) from the fing

13 - 33IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual13.4.3 Sensor Cover ConnectionThe Crystal Sensor Emulator can be used to verify the measurement system for

13 - 34 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual13.4.4 SpecificationsDimensions1.58 in. diameter x 1.79 in.(40.13 mm diameter x 45.47 mm)Temperature Rang

A - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualAppendix AMaterial TableA.1 IntroductionThe following table represents the content of the instrument's

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1 - 14 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual1.4.11 Operating EnvironmentUsage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indoor onlyTemperature .

A - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual17 BaF24.886 0.793 Barium Fluoride18 BaN2O63.244 1.261 Barium Nitrate19 BaO 5.720 *1.000 Barium Oxide20 BaTi

A - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual50 Co 8.900 0.343 Cobalt51 CoO 6.440 0.412 Cobalt Oxide52 Cr 7.200 0.305 Chromium53 Cr2O35.210 *1.000 Chromiu

A - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual83 Gd2O37.410 *1.000 Gadolinium Oxide84 Ge 5.350 0.516 Germanium85 Ge3N25.200 *1.000 Germanium Nitride86 GeO

A - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual116 LiF 2.638 0.778 Lithium Fluoride117 LiNbO34.700 0.463 Lithium Niobate118 Lu 9.840 *1.000 Lutetium119 Mg 1

A - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual149 Ni 8.910 0.331 Nickel150 NiCr 8.500 *1.000 Nichrome151 NiCrFe 8.500 *1.000 Inconel152 NiFe 8.700 *1.000

A - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual182 Sc2O33.860 *1.000 Scandium Oxide183 Se 4.810 0.864 Selenium184 Si 2.320 0.712 Silicon185 Si3N43.440 *1.00

A - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual215 TiC 4.930 *1.000 Titanium Carbide216 TiN 5.430 *1.000 Titanium Nitride217 TiO 4.900 *1.000 Titanium Oxid

A - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual248 ZnSe 5.260 0.722 Zinc Selenide249 ZnTe 6.340 0.770 Zinc Telluride250 Zr 6.490 0.600 Zirconium251 ZrB26.08

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Index - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualIndexAabort 10-20acoustic impedance 2-9active oscillator 2-6, 2-8Activity 3-15aerial mass density 2-10agg

1 - 15IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual1.5 Unpacking and Inspection1 If the IC/5 control unit has not been removed from its shipping container, do

Index - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manualfloppy disk 6-19, 9-6access code 3-40drive 3-39foreline valve 10-16Frequency Response Method 2-12fundame

Index - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manualsource 4-5channel configuration 8-2control 3-34, 8-1slow 2-11spattering 11-4spreadsheet program 3-42spuri

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1 - 16 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual1.6.2 Pre-installed Options or SparesAdditional Sensor Module . . . . . . . . 760-1132-G1 (up to 3 extra)

1 - 17IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualAdapter CablesIC/5 to IC/4 Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600-1084-P1 (Relays and Inputs - for IC/4 or IC/

1 - 18 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual1.7 Initial Power-On VerificationA preliminary functional check of the instrument can be made before forma

1 - 19IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual1 Confirm that AC line voltage is supplied and proper for the instrument. Line voltage should be indicated o

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2 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 2Measurement and Control Theory2.1 BasicsThe Quartz Crystal deposition Monitor, or QCM, utilizes the

2 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manualmeasurement of the crystal’s frequency shift. The quantitative knowledge of this effect provides a means of

2 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manualcrystal to a holder and not produce any undesirable effects. Contouring also reduces the intensity of respons

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2 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 2-3 Thickness Shear Displacement2.1.2 Period Measurement TechniqueAlthough instruments using equati

2 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manualmonitor crystal’s period is (n/Fr)/m where n is the number of counts in the second accumulator. The precision

2 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manualfor a number of materials, and has been found to be valid for frequency shifts equivalent to Ff = 0.4Fq. Kee

2 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manualinto a greater frequency shift than that which would be produced with a new crystal. In the extreme, the basi

2 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manualmeasurement system uses the phase/frequency properties of the quartz crystal to determine the resonant frequ

2 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manualfundamental mode continuously, but also it can be implemented to alternate between one or more other modes. T

2 - 10 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manualassignment refer to the number of phase reversals in the wave motion along the three axes of the crystal. T

2 - 11IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualNeedless to say, similar errors occur with the Z-match™ technique under similar circumstances. However, the

2 - 12 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualTechniques for calculating optimum source control parameters can be classified by the type of data used for

2 - 13IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFigure 2-7 Response of Process To An Open Loop Step Change (At t=0 Control Signal is Increased)A controller

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2 - 14 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 2-8 PID Controller Block DiagramThe key to using any control system is to choose the proper values

2 - 15IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualITAE is insensitive to the initial and somewhat unavoidable errors, but it will weight heavily any errors oc

2 - 16 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manualtowards zero error. This technique works well when there is little or no dead time. If this technique is us

3 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 3Operation3.1 Front Panel ControlsOperational controls for the IC/5 are located on the front panel o

3 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual4 System SwitchesAn array of three keys that provide START, STOP and RESET functions, for process control. S

3 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual3.2 Rear Panel InterfacesInterfaces for the IC/5 are located on the rear panel of the instrument as depicted

3 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual8 8 Relay x 14 Output I/O Card (optional)Provides pin connection for 8 relays rated for 30 V(dc) or 30 V(ac)

3 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual3.3 DisplaysThe IC/5 has many display screens for monitoring and programming processes. The four main types

3 - 6 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 3-3 Display Hierarchy - ProgramPROGRAMMATERIALDIRECTORYPROCESSDIRECTORYI/OSOURCE/SENSORDIRECTORYUtil

3 - 7IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFigure 3-4 Display Hierarchy - OperateOPERATECRYSTAL ROTATE TESTSENSORSXIU(F1) (F2) (F3)RS232TESTSYSTEMSTATU

3 - 8 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.3.1 Display Navigation via the MENU TREEPress the MENU key on the front panel to access the MENU TREE. (S

3 - 9IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualYou can move to any of the instrument’s displays by positioning the cursor at the desired display and pressin

3 - 10 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 3-6 Operate DisplayOperate Display Description1 Layer Currently In Process2 Layer Timer3 Material

3 - 11IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualDuring the OPERATE display, the function keys along the right side of the screen will function as explained

3 - 12 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 3-7 Co-deposition Operate Display3.3.2.1 Crystal Life and Starting FrequencyOn the SENSORS display

3 - 13IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manualwhich covered the crystal life range in question. Results indicate that a brand new crystal that indicates 3

3 - 14 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3 XTAL POSITIONSThis field is subdivided into three categories; current position (CURR), next position (NEX

3 - 15IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual7XTALThis field is subdivided into two categories. The first category, LIFE displays the crystal life. The I

3 - 16 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.3.3.2 Function Key Selection Choices for the Sensors DisplayF1 CRYSTAL SWITCHTo initiate a crystal switc

3 - 17IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual3.3.4 Maintenance/Diagnostics DisplayThese displays provide a simple method for system maintenance and diag

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3 - 18 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.3.5 Source Maintenance DisplayFigure 3-10 Source Maintenance Display3.3.5.1 Function Key Selection Cho

3 - 19IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual3.3.6 Cross Talk and Calibration DisplayCross talk calibration is used during co-deposition to correct for

3 - 20 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.3.7 Program DisplaysProgram displays allow you to program processes and system configuration. Each progr

3 - 21IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFigure 3-13 I/O DisplayLOGIC STATEMENT DIRECTORY: Provides a display that facilitates selection of Logic st

3 - 22 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.4 Process DescriptionThe IC/5 allows the user to control deposition of a sequential series of single lay

3 - 23IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual5 Define layer/process.To define layers and processes, the PROCESS displays are used. A process is an ordere

3 - 24 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 3-14 Process State Diagram1 Make sure the instrument is in READY. If not, press STOP then RESET.2 P

3 - 25IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual3.4.3 Pre-conditioning a LayerIt may be desirable to prepare a layer for deposition while the previous laye

3 - 26 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.4.4 Co-depositionOn the IC/5 it is possible to execute two layers simultaneously. A co-deposition is def

3 - 27IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual3.4.5 Automating a ProcessA process can be automated so that a complete process can be executed without hav

3 - 28 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 3-15 State Sequence Diagram - Part A

3 - 29IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualFigure 3-16 State Sequence Diagram - Part B

3 - 30 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.5 State DescriptionsTable 3-3 State DescriptionsSTATE CONDITION RELAY CONTACT STATUSNOTE: 1 through 7 a

3 - 31IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual12. RATE RAMP TIME 2 Rate control, desired rate changing. [New Rate 2, Start Ramp 2, Ramp Time 2]Active Acti

3 - 32 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.6 Special FeaturesThe IC/5 has several special features to enhance the performance of the instrument.3.6

3 - 33IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual3.6.1.1 CrystalSix Position SelectUsed in conjunction with the position-select CrystalSix sensor (IPN 750-4

3 - 34 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.6.2 Source/Crucible SelectionThe IC/5 can control a source with up to 64 crucibles, through up to six bi

3 - 35IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual3 Select the Crucible Output Type as normally open (NO), or normally closed (NC).Example:Number of crucibles

3 - 36 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.6.3 Auto ZThe Auto Z feature of the IC/5 automatically determines the Z-ratio of a crystal. This feature

3 - 37IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual4 Unable to detect anharmonic frequency. As mass is deposited onto the crystal, the oscillation is damped. T

TOC - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualTable Of ContentsChapter 1Introduction and Specifications1.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 - 38 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating Manual3.6.6 Hand-Held ControllerA Hand-Held Controller, see Figure 3-17, is provided as an accessory with the IC

3 - 39IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual3.6.7 Test ModeThis instrument contains a software-controlled test mode which simulates actual operation. O

3 - 40 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualNOTE: A floppy disk access code is enabled when the instrument has a program lock code set. By entering a f

3 - 41IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualDATE: MMDDYYYYTIME: XX:XXPROCESS #1: ##RUN #: ###LAYER #: ###MATERIAL NAME: NNN#MM#PROCESS TIME XX:XXLAYER T

3 - 42 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualIf two layers are co-deposited, the first layer to have a source shutter close will be data-logged first.Th

4 - 1IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualChapter 4Material Set Up4.1 Material Set Up OverviewThe IC/5 can store the definition parameters for up to 2

4 - 2 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 4-2 Material DirectoryA previously defined material can be deleted provided it is not referenced in

4 - 3IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating ManualmFigure 4-4 Material Definition (Page 1)Table 4-1 Function Key Selection Choices For Material LibraryKey Fu

4 - 4 IPN 074-237AE IC/5 Operating ManualFigure 4-5 Material Definition (Page 2)Figure 4-6 Material Definition (Page 3)

4 - 5IPN 074-237AEIC/5 Operating Manual4.3 Material Definition ParametersRate Avg. and Thickness values are shown on Material definition page 3, fo