# Mechanical connection requirements

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To achieve fast and accurate pressure control a fast sensor response is required. Sensor response time: < 50ms. The sensor is normally connected to the chamber by a pipe. To maintain that the response time is not degraded by this connection it needs to meet the following requirements:

•Inner diameter of connection pipe: > = 10 mm

•Length of connection pipe: < = 300 mm

These conductance guidelines must include all valves and limiting orifices that may also be present. Make also sure that there is no obstruction in front of sensor connection port inside the chamber. The sensor should also be mounted free of mechanical shock and vibration. Dynamic stray magnetic fields may introduce noise to sensor output and should be avoided or shielded.