
LSA3.1
Battery Powered Ion Pump Controller V3
5'480.00 CHF
- Independent operation via integrated rechargeable battery
- Stable high-voltage output up to +5 kV
- Real-time pressure indication based on ion pump current, calibrated for SAES NexTorr ion pumps
- Pt100 temperature input for cryogenic applications
- Compact and robust aluminium housing for portable use
- USB interface for data acquisition and remote monitoring
- Acoustic alarm for low battery and high temperature
The LSA3.1 is a rechargeable, battery-powered high-voltage controller designed for the operation of ion pumps in mobile and compact ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems. It is particularly suited for integration into UHV suitcases and other portable vacuum setups where no permanent power supply is available.
The unit provides a +5 kV positive output and is configured for diode ion pumps. It includes an integrated pressure display calibrated for SAES NexTorr™ pumps, allowing direct readout of vacuum levels in mbar.
A Pt100 temperature input enables monitoring of cryogenic applications, such as LN2-cooled sample stages. The controller also features an acoustic alarm to indicate low battery conditions or elevated temperatures. With a typical operating time of approximately 45 hours (depending on operating conditions), the LSA3.1 supports extended mobile use. A USB interface allows readout of operational parameters, including pump current, pressure, temperature and battery status.
- Battery type: NiMH rechargeable (UN 3496 Not Restricted)
- Operating time: approx. 45 h at 5 µA load (e.g. D100-5 at ~1×10⁻⁷ mbar)
- Output voltage: +5 kV DC
- Maximum current: 20 µA
- Temperature measurement (Pt100):
- Range: −200 °C to +150 °C
- Accuracy: ±2.5 °C
- Connector: Binder Series 719, 4-pin (male)
- Display:
- Pressure: mbar (calibrated for NexTorr™ D100-5 / D200-5)
- Temperature: °C (Kelvin available on request)
- Interfaces:
- USB serial interface for: Ion pump current, Pressure, Sensor temperature, Battery voltage, High-voltage control (on/off)
- Alarms:
- Low battery (acoustic)
- High temperature (acoustic)
- Physical properties:
- Weight: 1.2 kg
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 64.5 × 105 × 164.5 mm



