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PR4000B

MKS PR4000B family

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MKSPR4000B

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What it is

The MKS PR4000B is a digital power supply and readout instrument.^[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Vacuum & pumping4

Type: Vacuum gauge controller^[1]
Gauge support: Up to six vacuum gauges and/or mass flow controllers^[1]
Control capability: Provides pressure measurement, flow, valve, and pressure control^[1]
Closed-loop pressure control option: Available for use with MKS valves^[1]

Configuration & options1

Communication: RS232 and RS485^[1]

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TypeVacuum gauge controller^[1]
Gauge supportUp to six vacuum gauges and/or mass flow controllers^[1]
Control capabilityProvides pressure measurement, flow, valve, and pressure control^[1]
Closed-loop pressure control optionAvailable for use with MKS valves^[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What communication interfaces are available on the PR4000B?

RS232 is standard, and RS485 is available as an option for dual-channel operation.^[1]

Is the RS485 interface standard?

No, RS485 is optional and is used for dual-channel operation.^[1]

Not publicly documented

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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the PR4000B are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the PR4000B are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the PR4000B are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the PR4000B are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the PR4000B is not on record.
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