scietex.hal.vacuum-gauge 1.1.0

Scietex Vacuum Gauge HAL package

scietex.hal.vacuum_gauge

scietex.hal.vacuum_gauge is a Python library for interfacing with and emulating vacuum gauges from various manufacturers, including Edwards, Leybold, and Erstevak. It provides a modular framework for converting analog voltage outputs to pressure readings and communicating with gauges over RS485 protocols. The library is designed for use in scientific and industrial applications, offering both client-side interaction with physical hardware and server-side emulation for testing and development.

Features

• Analog Gauge Support: Convert voltage outputs to pressure readings (in millibars) for Edwards (APG-M, APG-L), Leybold (TTR 101 N), and Erstevak (MTP4D, MTM9D) gauges using interpolation or exponential formulas.
• RS485 Communication: Full support for Erstevak’s RS485 protocol (version 1), including client-side control and server-side emulation.
• Modular Design: Organized into subpackages (base, edwards, leybold, erstevak) for easy extension to additional manufacturers or models.
• Atmospheric Adjustments: Apply gas-specific correction factors to pressure calculations.
• Emulation: Simulate Erstevak gauge behavior for testing without physical hardware.
• Backends: Supports pymodbus and pyserial for flexible RS485 communication.

System Requirements

• Python: 3.9 or higher.
• Operating Systems: Compatible with Linux and macOS.

Installation

To install the package, execute the following command in your terminal:

pip install scietex.hal.vacuum_gauge

Contribution

We welcome contributions to the project! Whether it's bug fixes, feature enhancements, or documentation improvements, your input is valuable. Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues to discuss potential changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. For more details, please refer to the LICENSE file included in the repository.