This manual describes the operation and maintenance of the Agilent 580 Nude Ionization Gauge Tube (580 NIG)
The Varian 580 Nude Ionization Gauge Tube is a rugged, broad-range Bayard-Alpert vacuum gauge designed to measure pressure with minimal error from contamination or charge buildup. It features a conductive platinum coating on the glass envelope and a thoria-coated iridium filament for durability.
The gauge can be operated continuously at 1x10-7 Torr in argon without affecting filament life.
High voltages ranging from 160 to 1000 volts may be present if the system is not properly grounded.