CrystalSix® Sensor
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Gemini™ MxG5xx
The INFICON CrystalSix Sensor is critical for long processes demanding continuous rate control. Whether an OLED, MBE, solar, long optical coating, or other processes having an extended period between chamber venting, the CrystalSix sensor offers the security of 6 quartz monitor crystals in one sensor head. When used with an INFICON Thin Film Controller, the CrystalSix automatically rotates a new crystal into position whenever the current crystal fails or becomes unstable. Crystals are automatically replaced without interrupting your process for continued deposition rate monitoring.
Crystal indexing is accomplished with a pneumatically driven mechanism. This pneumatically driven motor provides better crystal thermal stability than competitive units using expensive in-vacuum, heat generating, electric motors. One-eighth inch water cooling tubes keep the sensor head thermally stable and allow flexibility in sensor placement.
When used with certain INFICON thin film controllers, the sensor provides position feedback so specific positions can be used with specific materials.
Features
- Holds 6 crystals with robust, automatic switching to maximize process uptime
- Stable crystal temperature, because crystal switching is pneumatically-driven (competitive units use heat-generating motors)
- 1/8" tubes maintain thermal stability and allow flexibility in sensor placement
- Optional crystal shutter available
Specifications
| Maximum bakeout temp with no water | 130°C |
| Maximum operating isothermal environment temperature with minimum water flow | 400° C |
| Crystal exchange | Front-loading, extraction tool required (supplied with unit) |
| Water and air tubes | S-304, 0.125 in. (0.32 cm) O.D. x 0.016 in. (0.04 cm) Wall Thickness 30 in. Long (76 cm) seamless stainless steel tubing |
Part Number
| Part Number | Description |
| 750-446-G1 | CrystalSix sensor (sensor only, no feedthrough included) |
Accessories
| Name | Description |
| QCM Sensor Feedthroughs | QCM Sensor Feedthroughs |
| Name | Description |
| Quartz Monitor Crystals | Quartz Monitor Crystals |
| Part Number | Description |
| 007-007 | Retainer spring (for crystal holder) |
| 007-023 | Ceramic Retainer |
| 070-0170 | #2 Lockwasher (part of heat shield assembly) |
| 070-0398 | Retaining ring (secures bearing located next to pawl and actuator stem) |
| 070-0777 | Compression spring (on carousel shaft) |
| 070-0778 | Ball bearing (underneath carousel) |
| 070-0779 | Ball bearing |
| 070-0870 | Teflon washer (on carousel shaft) |
| 070-0877 | Shim spacer (part of heat shield assembly) |
| 070-0879 | Bearing (at center of top plate weld assembly) |
| 073-114 | Wire .022 in. x 1.06 in (clamps heat shield retaining pin) |
| 082-026 | # 2-56 Nut (part of heat shield assembly) |
| 750-048-P1 | Retainer spring for 007-048 and 751-619-G1 sputtering head bodies |
| 750-175-P1 | Insulator (underneath leaf spring) |
| 750-188-P3 | Leaf Spring |
| 750-249-P2 | Retaining pin (part of heat shield assembly) |
| 750-250-G1 | Deposition Shield, CrystalSix Sensor |
| 750-256-P2 | Extension spring |
| 750-257-P3 | Corrugated spring 4.40 in. (11.2 cm) |
| 750-261-G1 | Carousel assembly (includes resistor network and electrical contacts) |
| 750-262-G1 | Crystal holder |
| 750-265-G1 | Top plate weld assembly |
| 750-276-P2 | Actuator cover |
| 750-278-P2 | Water line |
| 750-286-P2 | Pneumatic actuator |
| 750-290-P3 | Carousel electrical contacts (set of eight) |
| 750-901-G1 | Crystal 6 Kit |
| 750-293-P2 | Ratchet |
| 750-294-P2 | Stop ratchet |
| 750-295-G1 | Pawl and actuator |
| 750-336-G1 | Resistor network assembly |
| 750-338-P1 | Contact insulator (underneath carousel electrical contacts) |
| In-vacuum cables | |
| 321-039-G12 | In-vacuum cable, 15.2 cm (6 in.) |
| 007-252 | In-vacuum cable, 30.5 cm (12 in.) |
| 321-039-G11 | In-vacuum cable, 61.0 cm (24 in.) |
| 007-044 | In-vacuum cable, 78.1 cm (30.75 in.) |
| 007-059 | In-vacuum cable, 91.4 cm (36 in.) |
| 007-061 | In-vacuum cable, 121.9 cm (48 in.) - Requires ModeLock controller |
| 321-039-G13 | In-Vacuum Cable, 154.2 cm (60 in.) - Requires ModeLock controller |
| 321-039-G14 | In-vacuum cable, 182.9 cm (72 in.) - Requires ModeLock controller |
| 321-039-G15 | In-vacuum cable, 3.5 m (137.8 in.) - Requires ModeLock controller and 4 m XIU |
| 321-039-G16 | In-vacuum cable, 4 m (157.5 in.) - Requires ModeLock controller and 4 m XIU |
