PD_Rev7_18M-888A-VA_Automated_High_Vacuum_Gauge_System.docx

18M-888A-VA (Rev 7) 3 April 2018 Purchase Description For Automated High Vacuum Gauge System

1.0 Scope

This acquisition is for an Automated High Vacuum Gauge System (AHVGS) capable of developing and measuring vacuum levels from high vacuum to atmospheric conditions. The AHVGS shall be capable of measuring both Analog and Digital Output Devices under Test (DUT). Traceable vacuum measurements are made by either Spinning Rotor Gauge or High Accuracy Capacitance Vacuum Standards. The AHVGS shall be one system.

2.0 Performance Requirements

2.1 Measuring Range: The AHVGS shall be capable of measuring from 1000 to 5 x10-8 Torr.

2.2 Operational Range: The AHVGS shall be capable of operating from 1000 to 1 x10-8 Torr.

2.3 Vacuum Stability: The vacuum stability of the AHVGS shall be ± 1% of Reading or better at any desired set point within the measuring range.

2.4 Vacuum Generation: The AHVGS shall be capable of automatically generating User selected vacuum point(s). The AHVGS shall also be capable of manually generating a User selected vacuum point.

2.5 Vacuum Standards: The AHVGS shall include four vacuum transducers (Inficon 3CS1 Series or equivalent). The AHVGS shall also include one Spinning Rotor Gauge (MKS SRG-3 or equivalent).

2.5.1 Standards Housing: All vacuum standards stated in para 2.5 shall be housed within the AHVGS system simultaneously. The AHVGS shall also have ability to house four MKS 390 or 690 Series vacuum transducers when vacuum transducers stated in para 2.5 are removed. All vacuum standards shall be removable, within 20 minutes, from AHVGS system for external calibration.

2.5.2 Digital Communications: The AHVGS shall be capable of communicating with the vacuum standards stated in para 2.5, as well as the MKS 270 Series Signal Conditioner. All vacuum standards stated in para 2.5 shall have digital output communications, which consist of at least RS232, USB, or Ethernet.

2.5.3 Vacuum Transducer Standards Range: he Vacuum Transducer Standards stated in para 2.5 shall include the following full scale ranges 0.1, 1, 10, and 1000 Torr.

2.6 DUTs: The AHVGS shall be capable of measuring both Analog and Digital Output Devices under Test (DUT).

2.6.1 Analog Output DUTs: The AHVGS shall incorporate a digital multimeter (Keithley 2000 or equivalent) for DUTs with Analog Outputs. The digital multimeter shall have a digital output to communicate to the AHVGS.

2.6.2 Digital Output DUTs: The AHVGS shall incorporate digital communication connections which consist of at least RS232, USB, and Ethernet.

2.7 Leak Detection: The AHVGS shall include a methodology, and associated equipment, for leak testing of system with a sensitivity of 1 x10-7 atm cc/sec.

2.8 Operating Environment: The AHVGS shall operate in an environment of 73 ± 6 °F and 20 to 50% Relative Humidity.

3.0 Functional Requirements

3.1 Controller: A PC-based system with Windows operating system (See Section 5.0 for details) shall be utilized. Software shall use digital I/O control (communication with the standards and TIs). All readings shall be taken from the digital I/O. The AHVGS shall be capable of manual and automated control.

3.2 Pumps: The AHVGS shall use any combination of dry pumps to enable the system to reach the desired setting.

3.3 System Controller: System shall utilize vacuum gauges to monitor and control all vacuum pumps.

3.4 Portals: The AHVGS shall have six portals coming from the vacuum chamber, each with a 2.75” conflat flange, a Butterfly Valve, and a KF40 flange adapter. The KF40 flange adaptors shall be placed where they are connected to the DUTs. All the portals shall be at the same elevation on the chamber so no error is introduced by a pressure gradient.

3.5 Base Vacuum: The base vacuum of 1 x10-8 Torr on the AHVGS shall be achieved within 16 hours.

3.5.1 Vacuum Set Points: After the base vacuum (para 3.5) has been reached, a User selected target point shall be reached within 5 minutes then the AHVGS shall be capable of achieving a stable reading within 30 seconds.

4.0 Physical/Mechanical Requirements

4.1 Dimensions and Weight: The AHVGS shall measure no greater than 4’ Deep by 8’ Wide by 6’ High. It shall not exceed 1200 lbs.

4.1.1 Working Height: The working height of the portals and controls shall not exceed 4’ High.

4.2 Design: The area surrounding the high vacuum chamber shall be insulated to aid in the “bake out” of the high vacuum system. The AHVGS shall use a temperature controller to “bake out” the vacuum system for higher vacuum measurements. The “bake out” shall reach a temperature of at least 150°C. A blower shall be used to ensure more uniform and quicker heating times.

4.2.1 DUT Test Area Dimensions: The test area shall accommodate multiple DUTs with adapter, each with a maximum length of 12 inches.

4.3 Material: All components directly associated with the vacuum gas shall be made of Stainless Steel material.

4.4 Pressure Divider: The AHVGS shall utilize pressure divider network with orifice to extend the higher vacuum calibration range of the spinning rotor gauge by 100:1. The spinning rotor gauge measures the vacuum above the orifice and the DUT will be below the orifice.

4.5 Design and Construction: The AHVGS shall be designed and constructed of materials that meet the requirements of this specification and in accordance with the best practices for industry approved equipment. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to assure the government that such design objectives as reliability, accuracy of operation, maintainability, and ease of operation have been given due consideration in the manufacture of this equipment. All parts such as shafts, bearings, regulators, switches, controls, connectors, etc., shall have proper clearance and adjustments. They shall so work together that the equipment shall supply the rated requirements without unnecessary strains, vibrations, and overheating. They shall be able to withstand the conditions met in shipping, storage, installation, and services. All materials and parts of this equipment shall be capable of withstanding environmental testing requirements of this specification.

4.6 Power Requirements: The AHVGS shall operate on a line power of 208 VAC three phase 50/60 hertz 30 ampere source and/or a line power of 120 VAC single phase 50/60 hertz 30 ampere source.

4.6.1 Safety: Documentation shall be provided to support the means by which electrical safety considerations have been addressed. This documentation shall consist of a minimum of a citation of a UL or ANSI identified standard or equivalent United States Standard to which the equipment conforms.

4.6.2 Electrical Protection: The AHVGS shall have a fuse or circuit breaker to protect it in the event of excessive current. The AC line power fuses shall be user serviceable without removing any covers/panels or voiding a manufacturer’s service warranty.

4.7 Individual Unique Identifier Designation: This item shall be clearly labeled with a model number, serial number, and manufacturer’s name. Unique item identification labeling shall follow Item Identification and Valuation requirements as stated in the contract.

5.0 Software and Hardware Requirements:

5.1 Controller: A controller is required that can efficiently operate under Microsoft Windows 10 Professional 64 bit operating system. All major components of the system must be commercially available and fully supportable by commercial sources. Where specific brands are identified in this specification, no substitutes are allowed without prior approval from the AFMETCAL. The Controller must meet or exceed Microsoft Windows 10 Professional hardware requirements.

5.1.1 Processor:

5.1.1.1 CPU PassMark Score: 4,000 or higher

5.1.1.2 Supports Credential Guard: Virtualization Extensions (Intel VT-x or AMD-V)

5.1.1.3 Supports Device Guard: VT-d or AMD-Vi; IOMMU (Input/output Memory Management units)

5.1.1.4 Supports Extended Page Tables (Second Level Address Translation)

5.1.1.5 Supports Direct Memory Access (DMA)

5.1.1.6 UEFI Firmware V. 2.4 (or higher)

5.1.2 Memory: Minimum 8 GB system Memory.

5.1.3 Input Output (I/O) External Ports, Slots, and Connectors: At minimum, the following types of I/O interface connections must be available on the controller or via port replication:

5.1.3.1 USB: Minimum of three integrated USB 3.1 and one Thunderbolt Type 3/USB-C

5.1.3.1.1 USB-C to USBA Adapter w/USB-C port

5.1.3.2 Ethernet: One 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet port.

5.1.3.3 Video: G3D Video PassMark Score: 500 or higher

5.1.3.3.1 External video support

5.1.3.3.2 Adapter to DVI connection

5.1.4 Display Panel: 20-inch (diagonal) or larger viewable display.

5.1.5 Hard Drive:

5.1.5.1 120 GB (Minimum) Hard Disk Drive

5.1.5.2 FIPS 140-2 certified SED

5.1.6 DVD-ROM: Internal or External DVD +/- RW dual layer or Blue-Ray

5.1.7 Operating System and Software: All software must run under Microsoft Windows 10 (Professional operating system or greater 64bit, latest version release). All software must run Windows 10 as a non-elevated user. Shall be supplied with Microsoft Word and Excel, latest release with a non-renewable license.

5.1.8 Additional Hardware: Additional hardware required to make this system function as identified by this purchase description shall be required.

5.1.9 Software Identification: Software version shall automatically display upon startup. All software used in conjunction with instrument shall be identified by Name, Version, and Date; which is to be displayed upon startup or located in an “About” menu in the software.

5.1.10 Software Warranty:

5.1.10.1 The contractor shall warrant that the software product meets this purchase description and is free from defects in design and operation and will perform to stated specifications from the date of shipment through warranty expiration date of the equipment. The Warranty or Addendum shall include verbiage to assure the following minimum requirements are satisfied. All other clauses of the contractor's warranty shall remain in effect unless they contradict the requirements stated below.

5.1.10.2 The contractor shall (at no additional cost) update, or replace the software product as necessary to correct any deficiencies identified in the software. Replacement software shall meet or exceed the requirements in this purchase description, shall not require additional training to operate and be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty.

6.0 AHVGS Operating System: The AHVGS system shall perform the following functions.

6.1 User Selected Units: The AHVGS software shall allow the user to select the desired vacuum units: Torr, in-Hg, mm-Hg, and kPa as a minimum.

6.2 Manual/Auto Select Vacuum Standard: The AHVGS software shall allow the user the option to select the applicable vacuum standard(s) (para 2.5) manually or automatically be selected by the software.

6.2.1 Vacuum Transducer Standard Information: The AHVGS software shall allow the user to input a curve fit for each range of each Vacuum Transducer Standard.

6.2.2 Software programming: The AHVGS shall be programmed to work with vacuum standards stated in para 2.5 as well as (MKS 270 Series Signal Conditioner).

6.3 Calibration Report: The AHVGS software shall be capable of developing a calibration report. The AHVGS software shall allow the user to modify the calibration report. This report shall be available for print.

6.4 Calibration Results File Retrieval: The complete history of DUT calibration results files shall be stored on the hard drive of the AHVGS computer and retrievable with reference to part number, serial number, test time and date, or manufacturer. In addition to the information required for file retrieval, the individually stored and retrieved DUT calibration result file shall include as a minimum the following information: 1) test tolerances, 2) test numerical results, and 3) test pass or fail designations.

6.5 Save Calibration Data: Upon completion of calibration, the user shall be able to save the calibration data. The AHVGS data files shall be capable of being imported to Microsoft Excel.

6.6 Display: The AHVGS software shall display an Active Plumbing Schematic of the system when it is operational. Through user interface test parameters such as leak rate, vacuum, and valve positions shall be capable of being monitored.

6.7 Guided Calibration: The AHVGS software shall step the user through the calibration using on-screen cues (e.g. to set vacuum set point when in manual mode) and on-screen prompts (e.g. to enter DUT vacuum value for visual output vacuum sensors).

6.7.1 DUT Information: The AHVGS software shall allow the user to input and store DUT information, which at a minimum shall include Part Number, Serial Number, Tolerance, Accuracy, Range, ID Number, Manufacturer.

6.7.2 Automated Control: The AHVGS software shall be able to automatically control vacuum points in automated control mode. When using a test file for a calibration, the AHVGS will automatically select the vacuum standard (para 2.5) and set the applicable vacuum points (para 6.7.2.1). The AHVGS and DUT data (when appropriate) will be recorded automatically and the next vacuum point set, etc.

6.7.2.1 Automated Test Points: The AHVGS software shall automatically determine evenly distributed test points based on user inputted number of tests points required and range of DUT.

6.7.3 Semi-Automated Control: When operating the AHVGS without a test file, the user shall have two options for automated control: 1) allow the user to input the target vacuum whereupon the AHVGS will automatically select the vacuum standard (para 2.5) and set the vacuum point, and 2) allow the user to input the target vacuum and manually select a vacuum standard (para 2.5) whereupon the AHVGS will set the vacuum point.

6.8 Safety: AHVGS shall have hard wired interlocks to prevent the machine from operating in a mode that could damage components. Valves shall be designed to fail in the safest position.

7.0 Testing: The AHVGS will be inspected and accepted at a destination specified elsewhere in this contract. The item will be checked with test equipment and parameters equal to or better than those required assuring specified performance requirements are met. Test equipment has first echelon certification directly traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other AFMETCAL approved sources where required. Test will be performed to assure the AHVGS meets or exceeds all of the requirements of this purchase description. Such testing does not relieve the contractor of performing all inspections and quality control checks at the point of fabrication as necessary to assure performance as specified.

8.0 Installation and Training: Installation and training shall be provided at the destination stated in the contract. Training shall be between three and five workdays, immediately following installation.

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