Colnatec Eon User manual

user guide
eon
pc-based controller
for vers. 3.0.10 software
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Chapter 1: Eon™ at a Glance
Eon™ Connectors
Accessories
Mirage™ Air-Cooling System
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Eon™ System Assembly
Chapter 3: Program Control
Program Control Screen
Process List
Layer List
Layer Properties List
Layer Properties Dened
Chapter 4: Heater Control
Heater Control Screen
Heating Cycle List
Heater Settings List
Heater Control Buttons
Heater Thermostat
Temperature & Power Indicators
Advanced Settings
Chapter 5: Settings
Settings Screen
Backup & Restore
Restore Defaults
Period Control
Relay Control
Sensor Zeroing
Log
Sensor Alerts
Select Sensor Type
Auto Abort on Max Power
Rate Max/Min Auto Abort
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Chapter 6: Manual Mode
Manual Control
Adjusting Source & Heater Power
Exiting Manual Mode
Chapter 7: Vertical Tool Bar
Using the Vertical Tool Bar
Starting a Deposition
Aborting a Process
Resume or Restart an Aborted Process
Logging Eon™ Status
Zeroing the Sensors
Activating Relay 1 and Relay 2
Switching to Manual Mode
Exiting Eon™ Software
Chapter 8: Status
Status Screen
Health, Layer, Material, Frequency, Rate, and Thickness
Zero Sensor
Percentage Complete
Source Power
Temperatures
Manually Zeroing Individual Sensors
Chapter 9: Green Status Bar
Status Indicators and Remote Process Control
Chapter 10: Graphs
Graph Screen
Adjusting Min/Max Range of Graphs
Graphs
Color Key
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Chapter 11: Screen Lock
Password-Protect Eon™ Screens
Screen Lock Button
Locking a Screen
Setting a New Password
Resetting the Password
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting
Chapter 13: Specications
Device Parameters
Coating
Measurement
Process Display
Communications
Inputs and Outputs
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Appendix A: Tempe-Eon™ System
Tempe-Eon™ System Conguration
Appendix B: Quick Info
Screen Selection Tool Bar
Adding a Process
Renaming a Process
Deleting a Process
Edit the Name, Rate, and Thickness of a Process
Adding a Layer to a Process
Copy a Layer
Re-ordering the Layers
Changing Properties of a Layer
Layer Properties List
Removing a Layer
Deleting a Layer
Changing the Material for a Layer
Selecting Sensor
Heater Control
Creating a Heater Cycle
Cleaning the Sensor with a Heater
Clean Settings
Vertical Tool Bar
Settings
Appendix C
About Eon™
LabVIEW Interface
Software Updates
Inspection & Initial Setup
Warranty
Appendix D
Tooling Factor
Appendices
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Appendices

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Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous

Eon™ Connectors
Eon™at a Glance 1
This guide describes Eon™ controller with temperature control (3rd generation) and
Eon™ software version 3.0.9.
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Chapter 1 Eon™ at a Glance
Type K Thermocouple
Inputs
Measures temperature
using thermocouples.
BNC Sensor Inputs
Connects to sensor
head via external
oscillator.
Heater and RTD Input/Output
Controls Tempe™ sensor head.
0-5 VDC & Relay Output
Connects the 0-5 VDC output for
the deposition source, the 24 VDC
Mirage™, and the relay control.
Power Input
Connects to
24 VDC
power input
RS-232
Connects Eon™ to PC.
(Always use the provided
USB-to-RS232 cable).
LED Indicator
Displays status
Eon™ Front
Eon™ Back

WARNING Make sure the correct hardware is used with Eon™inputs
and outputs. See proper setup procedures in this manual and in the
Tempe-Eon™ quick reference guide.
WARNING Only the provided power supply should be used with
Eon™. Not doing so will damage product and void warranty. Make sure power
supply has a 24 VDC.
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Accessories
The Eon™ ships with a variety of accessories.
Mirage™air-cooling system. As part of the Eon™ temperature-compensation
system, this cooling accessory channels compressed, cold air into the Tempe™
sensor in order to maintain consistent temperatures inside crystal compartment.
Chapter 1 Eon™ at a Glance
Mirage power adapter. Combines Mirage™ power supply and relay cables.
Mirage air-cooling tube. Delivers cold air into sensor head cooling tubes.

Power supply and cable. Input 100-200 VAC, 50/60Hz, 2 A. Output 24V, 3.75 A,
90W Max.
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USB to RS-232 adapter. Connects RS-232 cable and PC.
RS-232 extension cable. Male-to-female serial cable.
Chapter 1 Eon™ at a Glance

External oscillator. Replaces the Eon™ internal oscillator.
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Software CD. Contains Eon™ software suite.
Tempe-Eon™quick reference guide. Instructs user in quickly assembling and
integrating Eon™ into existing system.
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Chapter 1 Eon™ at a Glance
Mirage™ Air-Cooling System
The self-heating Tempe™ sensor employs a unique cooling system called the
Mirage™ Air-Cooling System that connects through the DB-9 port. The Mirage™
forces cold air through the Tempe™ crystal compartment to counterbalance heat.
How it works
In order to achieve and maintain a specic target temperature on the crystal, the
Tempe™ rst heats the crystal to the temperature set in the deposition control menu
of the Eon™ GUI. If the Tempe™ exceeds the desired temperature, the Mirage™
is triggered, blasting the crystal compartment with cold air and returning the crystal
surface to the desired temperature. This type of regulated, hot-to-cold ratio control
mechanism is capable of sustaining a tolerance of +/-1° C.
Because it is triggered by a simple relay input, the Mirage™ can be used as a
cooling device in other applications.
Exhaust Port
Quietly expels
and disperses
used air.
Relay Input from Eon™
Used for controlling the Mirage™.
BNC Sensor Inputs
1/4” push-to-connect
tting; 2 ft. (.609
mm) insulated tubing
provided.
Compressed Air Input
(requires facility air supply)
1/4” NPT female connection.
CAUTION Only use ltered
(25 micron max) and oil-free
air (100 PSIG max - 6.9 bar).

Mirage™ Features
Refrigerant-Free Air Cooling
Not only maintenance free and environmentally safe, but when using regulated air
the Mirage™ is easily capable of holding the sensor to a tolerance of +/-1°C.
Maintains Temperature up to 500°C
The Mirage™ produces a temperature output capability of 28°C (50°F) BELOW
the supply air temperature, allowing the Tempe™ sensor head to maintain any
temperature within 50-500°C.
Quiet Operation
While the cold air output is connected to the Tempe™ sensor head through a
cooling line, the Mirage™ reduces noise by mufing and dispersing the hot air
output.
Versatility of Application
Working from a simple relay input, the Mirage™ can be used as a cooling device in
alternative applications.
WARNING Operating temperature SHOULD NOT be allowed to
exceed 500°C. Equipment damage will likely result.
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Getting Started 2
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Eon™ System Assembly
The following guide will describe in detail how to integrate the Eon™ controller into a
basic QCM conguration. The QCM depicted below is the Colnatec Tempe™ sensor head
featuring temperature control technology. If using an alternative QCM, skip the steps
highlighted in red. (See Appendix A for connection map of a fully assembled Tempe-Eon™
system).
2. Heater Control Cable to QCM
The 4-pin LEMO™ connector
provides heater control and TC
measurement. To install, push
until it clicks in place. The other
end is a DB-15 that connects
to the DB-15 heater port on the
Eon™ deposition controller.
Connecting to QCM
1. BNC Coaxial Cable to QCM
Spin cable in place using
cable shaft until resistance is
felt. (Twisting cable shaft past
point of resistance may
damage cable). Roll ngertip
over connector to tighten.
WARNING Misaligned coupling of LEMO connectors can result in
severe damage to Tempe™.

3. Mirage™ cooling line to QCM
The cooling line is connected to
the Mirage™ via an insulated
cooling tube. Slide “push-to-
connect” tting onto the 3/16”
cooling pipe projecting from the
QCM ange. Featuring an
interior detent, cooling tube will
snap securely in place.
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Connecting to Eon™
1. BNC Coaxial Cable to Eon™
Slide coaxial connector onto
BNC.
2. Heater Control Cable (DB-15
Connector) to Eon™
Plug DB-15 connector into
the Eon™ 15-pin male heater
port.
WARNING DO NOT allow operating temperature to exceed 500°C.
Equipment damage will likely result.

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Hardware and electronics
2. Compressed Air Input to
Mirage™
Connect the Mirage™ to a
ltered and oil-free compressed
air source. (Air ttings may vary
by country but require a 1/4 NPT
female connection.
3. Eon™ Supplies Power to
Mirage™ through Power
Module
The 3-pin solenoid module
provides power to Mirage™.
Tighten integrated screw after
mating to Mirage™. The DB-9
connector on other end attaches
to male I/O port on Eon™.
1. Cold Air Output from Mirage™
to Tempe™
Slide the 3/16” tube onto the
“push- to-connect” tting on rear
of the Mirage™ cooling system.
The Mirage™ provides a
maximum output of 28˚C (50˚F)
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4. Connect Mirage™ Cable to
Eon™
Connect 9-pin female-side of
Mirage™ cable to Eon™ I/O
port.
5. Relay Cable from Eon™ to
Mirage™
Part of the DB-9 connector
cable bundle that plugs into
the Eon™ I/O port and relay
provides a 2-wire interface
for switching.
Connecting Eon™ to PC
1. Install Eon™ Software onto
PC
Insert the accompanying
Eon™ software CD into disc
drive. Follow prompts to install
software onto PC.

2. RS-232 to Eon™
Plug RS-232 connector into
female serial port on rear
panel. Tighten integrated
screws.
3. RS-232 cable to USB
Adapter
Plug the other end of the
RS-232 cable into the USB-
to-RS-232 adapter. Tighten
integrated screws.
4. Plug USB-to-RS-232
Adapter into PC
Plug USB-end of the USB-
to-RS-232 adapter into PC.
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5. Connect Power to Eon™
Plug Eon™ power adapter
into AC outlet. Then plug DC
connector into the Eon™.
6. Start Eon™ Software
Start Eon™ software and
navigate to the Program
Control screen to begin
creating your processes.
See Chapter 3.
If drivers are already installed, simply update the drivers when
installing software.
Use only the provided USB cable.
Ensure that the software has been fully installed before connecting
Eon™ to your PC.
Reboot PC following Eon™ software installation.

Program Control 3
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Chapter 3 Program Control
Program Control Screen
Click the Program button in the Control Menu to access the Program screen. With this
screen you will be able to create a new process, edit or delete an existing process, as well
as add or remove layers and layer properties.
Process List
Create a new process, or edit or delete an existing process. The list contains all of
the available processes.
Create a new process.Selecting the New button located below the Process List
allows you to create and name a new process. Choose either Sequential or Co-
Deposition, enter name, and press OK. The process now appears on the Process
List.
Delete a process.Pressing delete will permanently delete a process. Once deleted,
a process is only recoverable if it was backed up prior.
Process List
Layers List Layer Properties List
Create new, or
delete existing
process
Permanently
delete layer
Screen Selection Tool Bar
Vertical Tool bar
Create new, or
delete existing
layers