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VG64S
DIGITAL VACUUM GAUGE
FEATURES
• Ultra fine resolution (as low as 1 Micron)
• ½ second response time
• Auto shut off
• Convenient built in hanger
• Easy access cleaning port
SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor Type Thermistor
Connector Type Standard 1/4” female flare swivel.
Also Included: 1/4” x 1/4” male
flare union
Vacuum Range 0 – 12,000 Microns (0 – 1,600
Pascals) with vacuum increasing/
decreasing indicator when above
12,000 Microns
Scale Microns, PSI, InHg, milliBars, Pascals,
Torr, milliTorr
Resolution 0-200: 1 Micron
201-500: 5 Microns
501-1,000: 10 Microns
1,001-2,000: 50 Microns
2,001-5,000: 250 Microns
5,001-8,000: 500 Microns
8,001-12,000: 1,000 Microns
Operating 35°F to 125°F ( 2°C to 52°C)
Temp.Range
Overpressure 500 PSI maximum
Accuracy +/-10% or +/-10 Microns, whichever is
larger (0 to 1000 microns)
Power Source 9 Volt Alkaline Battery (not included)
Battery Life Over 35 Hours
Auto Shutoff After 10 minutes when vacuum reading is
above 12,000 Microns (12 Torr)
Weight 6.7 ounces
Dimensions 6½²H X 3²W X 1¼²D
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
9 Volt AC Adapter Part number 10475
Vinyl Case Part number 10740
OPERATING CONTROLS CONNECTING THE VG64S
Vacuum Gauge
Service Hose
VG64S TO THE
• Turning the vacuum gauge ON: Press and hold the ON VACUUM SYSTEM
button for approximately 3 seconds, until the display The VG64S should be Main Shut Off Valve Gauge
Valve
appears. connected to the To System
vacuum system at Vacuum Pump
Valve
• Turning the vacuum gauge OFF: Press the OFF button. To the vacuum port. Valve For
prolong battery life, when vacuum reading is above Pressurizing
System or
12,000 Microns for approximately 10 minutes, the Breaking Vacuum Vacuum Pump
To Atmosphere
VG64S will automatically turn OFF.
• Changing the scale: Press the Scale button to change CLEANING THE VG64S VACUUM SENSOR
the display to the next scale. The scale order is: It is recommended that the VG64S sensor be cleaned periodically
Microns, PSI, Inches of mercury (InHg), milliBars, to maintain unit accuracy. Oil and other contaminants reduce the
Pascals, Torr and milliTorr. The VG64S will keep the accuracy of the VG64S unit. Follow the instructions below for
cleaning.
scale settings even if the power is turned OFF.
• Use an eyedropper to pour approximately 1 teaspoons of
ordinary rubbing alcohol into the vacuum port.
• Shake the VG64S unit for approximately 10 seconds. A slight
UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY movement of the vacuum sensor in the case is normal and does
not affect the internal connection in any way.
• When the vacuum reading is above 12,000 Microns
• Empty the alcohol and air dry the sensor.
(1,600 Pascals), the first line of the display shows "Atm."
The second line displays a bar graph to indicate the
direction in which the vacuum is moving. When the bar CHECKING HVAC SYSTEMS FOR LEAKS
graph is moving from left to right, the pressure is When checking a system for leaks use only copper tubing and a
increasing. When the bar graph is moving from right to vacuum proof valve. Generally standard hoses will not hold a
left, the pressure is decreasing. The speed of the bar vacuum. If using the blank-off valve on the vacuum pump check it
graph indicates how fast the pressure is increasing or for leaks periodically. At the beginning of the test the VG64S reading
decreasing. The bar graph indicator may be inaccurate may increase due to a system equalization. The vacuum reading
for a few seconds after the evacuation of the system has should hold after a minimum of 5 minutes. If the reading continues
begun. to increase it may indicate a leak in the system.
• The bar graph disappears if the vacuum does not change
for approximately 10 seconds.
• When the vacuum reading is below 12,000 Microns
(1,600 Pascals), the vacuum in the selected units is
displayed.