Copyright@2005 www.vimicrosystems.com All rights reserved
ULTRA SMOOTH, VIBRATION FREE TRANSLATION SETUP FOR
GROWTH OF CRYSTAL USING VERTICAL BRIDGMAN TECHNIQUE


This setup consists of
1. Mechanical Setup
2. Programmable PID Temperature
3. Translation unit
4. Furnace controller with Thyristor Unit 5. Windows based Software
1. Mechanical Setup
In this setup linear translation is accomplished by directly coupling the motor shaft with string & pulley arrangements for Ultra smooth and vibration free movements.
2. Programmable PID Temperature controller with Thyristor Unit
  • Temperature Range : 0-550° C / 0 - 1200° C
  • Measurement Resolution : .01°
  • Accuracy : ±0.1° C
  • Input Sensor : K type thermocouple
  • Control : Intelligent PID control with built in Auto tunning facility
  • Control mode : Set Point/Ramp/ Soak / Hold mode
  • Program Segment : 20 segment with Ramping /Soaking with 0.01° C Resolution
  • Operation mode : Single touch manual / Auto mode
  • Output type : Voltage 0-5V & Current 4-20mA
SCR based Regulator for furnace temperature controller
  • Two Nos of SCR with proper Heat Sink and Snubber circuit provided.
  • Isolated Pulse Amplifier provided
  • Suitable firing circuit provided to vary the 0-180° firing angle
  • Power
               # Input 0-230V AC, 50Hz
               # Output 0-230V
               # Capacity 1Kw
3. Translation Unit
Programmable micro controller based stepper motor control drive for translation
  • Translation rate : Programmable from 0.001mm/hr to 50.000 mm / hr
  • Stepper motor Torque : 2kg/cm2, Basic step 1.8°
  • Micro stepper drive : 400,000 steps/revolution(default) 200,000, 100,000, 50,000, 20,000,10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 800, 400,200 steps \ Revolution selectable using software.
  • Control mode : Manual Fast/slow mode for positioning & lifting the AM Poule
  • : Programmable mode:0.001mm/hr to50.000mm/hr selectable through operator interface.
  • 4 Line Alphanumeric LCD with key provided for operator interface
  • RS232C/RS485 Interface for computer connectivity.
4. Furnace
  • Single Zone Resistive type
  • Temperature Range : 0 - 400°C
5 Windows based software
Complete Crystal growth application software with data logging, graphics displaying of various parameters etc.,
Vi Microsystems Pvt. Ltd.,
Plot No : 75, Electronics Estate
Perungudi, Chennai - 600 096.
Ph:91-44-24961842, 1852,Fax:91-44-24961536
Mail : sales@vimicrosystems.com
Web : www.vimicrosystems.com