VACUUM GAUGE

Setup and Operating Instructions

This instruction sheet primarily covers the set up and use of
the parts supplied in the Digital and Analog Vacuum Gauges
for use with the Pylon AB6 monitor and active cell detectors.
Due to the wide variety of applications and scenarios, not all
measurement situations can be covered by this instruction
sheet. The purpose of this instruction sheet is to provide general information on the use of these gauges during the radon
measurement process. The User should take the concepts
provided herein and make the appropriate changes to apply
the concepts to their particular application.

OPERATION - ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMPS

Turn on the electric vacuum pump.
Monitor the vacuum gauge.
When the vacuum reaches 91.4 kPa (27" Hg), turn the pump
off.
Disconnect the pump and vacuum gauge.
The cell is ready to be used to obtain a vacuum grab sample.
OPERATION - HAND VACUUM PUMPS

This instruction manual does not provide details of any Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products included in the kit. For
the COTS products, refer to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer and included with the kit for information on the
product specifications, limitations, warnings, etc.

Pump the hand vacuum pump.

Monitor the vacuum gauge.
When the vacuum reaches 91.4 kPa (27" Hg), stop pumping.
Disconnect the pump and vacuum gauge.
The cell is ready to be used to obtain a vacuum grab sample.

DIGITAL VACUUM GAUGE

MAINTENANCE
The digital vacuum gauge is used to measure the vacuum
that is applied to the active cell in order to obtain a vacuum
grab sample. It may also be used to monitor the air tightness
of the cell. Active cell leaks will affect the measurement.

The gauges should be calibrated at regular intervals in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

COMPONENTS
The digital vacuum gauge consists of the following items:
DESCRIPTION

QTY

Digital Manometer c/w Tubing & Cell Fitting

CD w/ Manuals

ANALOG VACUUM GAUGE

The analog vacuum gauge is used to measure the vacuum
that is applied to the active cell in order to obtain a vacuum
grab sample. It may also be used to monitor the air tightness
of the cell. Active cell leaks will affect the measurement.
COMPONENTS
The analog vacuum gauge consists of the following items:
DESCRIPTION

QTY

Analog Vacuum Gauge c/w Cell Fitting

CD w/ Manuals

SETUP
Figure 1 provides a diagram showing the setup of the vacuum
gauge with an active cell.

Pylon Electronics Inc.

147 Colonnade Road
Ottawa, ON K2E 7L9
Canada
Instruction Sheet: IS102 Rev 1 D1

T: 613.226.7920
F: 613.226.8195
E: instrument@pylonelectronics.com
www.pylonelectronics.com

Figure 1