The MKS 937A Gauge Controller is one of the most ubiquitous pieces of equipment at SLAC.  It can be loaded with sensor-specific controller cards for a wide variety of sensor types.  It also provides analog outputs, (rarely used), gauge set-point relays, (typically monitored by PLCs controlling vacuum interlocks), and remote control and data via multiple protocols including RS-232, (used heavily by EPICS for monitoring, logging, and initialization)

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Ordering Considerations

*notes on the secret menu for cold cathode gauges / boards.

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