The new, pre-built control rack is wheeled up next to the chamber.
The control rack houses the system PC and screen, the high voltage power supplies, the electrical switchgear and in some cases
,where there is no room underneath the chamber, there is also space for heater transformers, filament and thermal source transformers.
The rack, when bolted to the side of the system provides a clear pathway to the chamber base, allowing the high current cable route to be as short as possible.
The control rack can be built left or right-handed so it can be wheeled up to the left or right side of the process chamber.
This means that the cleanroom layout can be retained. The new water distribution panel is fitted to the rear of the system and the process of making the
interconnections begins. Fortunately, the pre-made inter-connection cables are made to the correct length and fully labelled at the time of build, we use pre-wired plugs and socket wherever possible, to make this phase of the installation as easy as possible.
The water distribution pipes are made on site and neatly connected to the water distributor as are the compressed air distribution manifold connections.
These are also neatly tucked into the trunking. Finally, the system is connected to the electrical supply.
Typically, the WAVE system has a much lower power rating so in most installations so usually,
the same power outlet can be used. The system is also connected to the cooling water supply, the compressed air supply and the factory ground.
Normally, we hope to get the power on towards the end of day two.
