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    ZaALICAT SCIENTIFIC AHalma company The Fastest Flow Controller Company in the World! OPERATING MANUAL Mc - MCW - MCR MCV EE GGGE EF EEESGEE ntroduction You're busy, and the last thing you want to do is waste time wrestling with your flow controller. We're here to make your life a little easier so you can do what you do best. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to your new Alicat: + High-accuracy performance for all your gases, Use your flow controller with any of the 98 or more gases that are part of Gas Select”, page 34. Control pressure while monitoring flow rate. Set the closed loop control algorithm for pressure control, page 23. Backlit display with adjustable contrast is easy to read in direct sunlight. In dimly lit areas, press the Alicat logo to turn on the backlight, page 7. Change your STP to match any standard temperature and pressure reference, page 38. Log data to your PC. Talk to the flow controller serially to capture all flow data for logging and analysis, page 42. This manual covers the following Alicat Scientific instruments: « MC, MCP, and MCR-Series Mass Gas Flow Controllers + MCD and MCRD-Series Dual Valve Mass Gas Flow Controllers « MCE and MCES-Series Mass Gas Flow Controllers «= MCQ and MCRQ-Series High Pressure Mass Gas Flow Controllers « MCS and MCRS-Series Anti-Corrosive Mass Gas Flow Controllers » MCV and MCVS-Series Vacuum Mass Gas Flow Controllers « MCW and MCRW (WHISPER) Low Pressure Drop Mass Flow Controllers This includes Alicat flow controllers labeled as approved for CSA Class 1 Div 2 and ATEX Class 1 Zone 2 hazardous environments. See page 60 for Special Conditions regarding the use of CSA/ATEX labeled devices. Please contact Alicat at 1-888-290-6060 or info@alicat.com if you have any questions regarding the use or operation of this device. 2020.02.05 + REV. 0 0 con CamScamer Contents ‘Getting to Know Your Alicat. sie, we va r m. m= . About__ Diagnostic formation, Basic Configuration Menu a Choosing Engineering Units from the Basie Configuration Connectors and Butos 7 The Flow Conta Disp. 8 Stats Messages “Establishing Communications 2 Mounting Salerno! Aplcation, Fite: Poling Modi Device Ports, S Streaming Mode Connecting Plumbing to Your Gas Flow Controle. 40 relat ‘MCV Controle Operating Notes, a1 caeeg ae Dee CD Dual ave Controller Operating Notes 42 ‘Commanding a New Setpaint 45 Power and Signal Connections 13 Senaing Setpoint a loan Point Numbers 45 Standard Bia MivDIN Prout Sct Spon es tegen 45 yalog Signe Using Gas Sclect- and COMPOSER 46 Option: Color TFT Digplay——— 1 Ouiek Command Guide 47 Navigation and Customizations in 48 Flow Controller Menu Map Seema 34 Displaying Live Flow Data——17, Maintenance, ‘Choosing Engineering Units 48 Gas List a Option: Totalized Flow Data and Batch Dispensing 19 54 Engineering Units Dispensing Gusin Batches 2. wl noe Un 5a eee Pressure Units 55 Tarn Your Fw Cont 22 er Control Menus, 23 Optional Pinouts, _____ss Changing te Setpoint 24 (Gsanging Between Setpoint Sources 24 ‘Changing the Consol Loop Variable. 24 {stablshing Seon ints Using Setpoint Racing __ Limiting Flow Rate Whe Contoling Pressure 28 Adjusting the Closed Loop Conkle 29 Using a Contrl Deadband for MCDs__— 4 Introduction Locking Industral Connector Pinouts, 56 Mi2.Connector Pinouts_ 87 9 pin D-Sub Common Pinouts 58 48 pin D-Sub Common Pinout 59 Escaneado con CamScanner Quick Start Guide Setup + Connect your flow controle Ensure tatflow through your device willbe inthe same drectionas the arrow onthe flow body (usual lett igh). Tare your flow controller Before youconnectthe low meter, ensure ‘that ne aris lowing through the device an give it zero setpoint for atleast seconcs Note: Whisper flow contoles are seasiive enough te measure the lightest of breezes, so ensue that one ends plugge before sevecting are ‘Choose your engineering units. Press the button above or below any parameter to enlarge in the middle of the dispey you select that Same fem a second bme, you can change the engnering unit for that parameter. You ean chaose unis for al of the parameters at once by Selecting MENU BASIC CONFIO ~ DEVICE UNTTS (see page 18). Operation: Flow Verification + Monitor lve flow readings. You can moniter live readings of flow, pressure, and temperate by viewing the screen. Readings are updated invealtme See page 17. + Tare your flow controller before you begin snother round of measurements, Ensure that no flow is passing through your cantor fend wat for lta auto-are. See page 22 + (Optional) Capture a totalized reading. The toalizer option cisplays the total Now thal hes passed through the device since the lst me the totalaer was reset. Press TOTAL/MENY to access the totalzer. Seo page 19 Backlight Your Aicat monachvome display comes equipped with a backlight. To activate the backlight, press the center ofthe Allcat logo onthe front (of your device, To tun the backlight ff press the button again. Forcolor ‘splays, pressing tis button wl urn ofthe display to conserve power Maintenance and Care + Htyour gas Ie clean, your flow meter wil require no petiole cleaning Reod more about maintenance on page 51 + Calibrate you tow meter annually Request an Alea factory calibration sl alicatcom/serviee oF by caling 888-290-6060. Quick Start Getting Started Getting to Know Your Alicat Connectors and Buttons ‘The drawings below represent Aliest mass flow controle (MC controllers appearance has been ordered with large R the defoutt configuration of a standarc eres) with n upstream valve. Your flow ‘and connections may differ, especially if flamite valve ara downstream valve, Escaneado con CamScanner The Flow Controller Display The fgure below identifies the various features ofthe flow controller, ] | eel 124% | = L am Option: Totalized Flow Data ral and Batch Dispensing ‘our fow controller mayhave an optional low totale, which eablesbath -™ Alopensing The totalizer dleplays the total aunt of ass or volume that has floned tvough the instrument since ts st reset ikea gasoline pumo. ACCESS the totale screen by pressing TOTAL/HeNUon the Main Display. Totalizer - Main Screen Totalizer Rollover Functions ohiwdirdocene Sedicegete mua ‘Your low ttaliet has been configured to report a maximum of7 digs. By ‘Sefoutethe placement ofthe decimals the same as the live flow rato. The totaizer con be configured atthe time of order forthe folowing behaviors {By defo the totalizerrols over and isplays VR) + Rollover: Totalzer resumes courting from 9 as soon fs the maximum count has been reached. « Freeze: Totazer stops counting at max Counts unt ts reset manual. «Error Displays OVRsttus message when maximum count hes been reached: compatible with Rollover and Freeze. “The elapsed time counter has a maximum value of 9999:59:59 (hms) (416 days, 16 hours} lori till belngtotaized at that point, the ter freezes, ‘egordleas ofthe behavior chosen above fer the totalized flow readings. ana.on0s Reo 1° wat unt Escaneado con CamScanner Dispensing Gas in Batches Botch dispensing allows you to choose adesied total volume tow, afer \which the valve closes. You an repeatbaiches with a single button press Totalizer - Batch Mode vauperangen begs sean a) #48.75 SL Sion _— Bere ae ee eee J eciemcmenetcceetnemren aa peowreoeesipee ‘The batch size can be changed while a batch sin progress the new batch sie is larger than the current totaized flow, then flow continues Lunt vie new value i reached. Ifthe new batch size i smaller than the Current totalized flow, then the flow stops Immediately. Press RESET to start the new batch. 20 Navigation and Customization How to repeat a batch + Fora new batch of entcal size, simply press RESET. Flow begins immediotely. + Fora new batch of ogiferentsizo, press BATON, and then select the new batch size, Flow begins as soon as you press SE How to cancel a batch 4. To.pause a batch in progress, set the mass flow setpoint to 0 by pressing SETBT > CLEAR » SET. Resume with @ non-zero setpoint 2. Toremove a batch selting, press TOTAL/MENU + BATCH + {leAR » seTand then select a batch size of ®. Deleting the batch has no effect onthe flow setpoint. so unless the conteller' low is interupted (asin step t above) the Controller will continue to allow flow at the setpoint’ rete TD Senos aapening ued of fo wt! © Teme mmedeteyttne caren sepa Wen batch mode i of, -AONE™ appears above the BATCH button Using the Totalizer or Batch Dispensing ‘while Controlling Pressure While using a mass flow control in pressure control mode, itis possible forthe flow fate fo exceed the maximum measurable flow (128% of full cal} when making on abrupt pressure change. In this case, the totalized flow value wil fash an the controle illeport.a THE message toincicate DURE bese sere eric incomplete ta Wim Soe rescore i enn cn 8 Ske eine sabe onde pris sacony y seanzos-tev0 2 Escaneado con CamScanner Menu Entor the menu system by pressing the HERU button from the Main Display Control Menus ‘The CONTROL and ADV CONTROL menus allow youto commend new setpoint, change the setpoint contra! lacp, and adjust proportional integral and os peta wat eave pi} constetng sang Se pos = Men = Cone! SEM Ckplays the cent \, Cnipunsnionine nk etna ‘omen enennenly Taring Your Flow Controller Taring isan important practice that ensures that your flow controler is providing the most accurate measurements possible. This function gives the flow controler a good zero reference for flow measurements. For controllers witha barometer, taxing can also be used to align the internat ‘absolute pressure sensor with the barometic pressure reading, How to Tare When auto tare is ~ol- your low controler automatically {ares its ow rate whenaverithas azero setpoint for more ‘than two seconds. For manual tars, follow hese steps 4. Ensure that noting slowing through the device, usualy by giving the controle a 270 setpoin, 2. NEA ~ TARES ~ TARE FLOM, Fw tares should occur atthe expected process pressure, along as there isno flow. 23. NEN ~ TARES ~ TARE PRESS. Absolute pressuxe tares must be done wih the eonoler open ‘atmosphere (Optional barometer required) When to tare + Alter significant changes in temperature o pressure + Aer estan the contol ina diferent orientation + After cropping or bumping the low conta 2 ‘ea ae 20 ‘Menu * Control Advanced Control a Escaneado con CamScanner Changing the Setpoint Press he SETPT button fom either the Main Display or the Control Menu (WEMU CONTROL to choose a new setpoint. The setpoint selection screen Indicates the engineering units and maximum allowable setpoint (e.. SLPM 28,08 Haa}-To cancel a Setpoint, press CLEAR Changing Between Setpoint Sources Mass flow controllers with RS-232/RS-485 andlor Modbus RTU commu- ication wil accept setpoints from the front panel, a serial connection, or an analog signal. Change the setpoint source by selecting NEMU~ CONTROL ADV COUTROL ~ SETPT SOURCE. + Vinen the source is st to Sental/Front Panel, the contol wll accept input trom either the front panel, ofan RS-232/RS-485 connection. Neitier source isa slave ofthe other, 0 the controller will accept the most recent command from either source. + When the source is set to Analog, the controller will gnore serial setpoint commands and will prevent input from the front pane ‘Adjusting the setpoint with the optional IPC (Integrated Potentiometer Control) It your controler hes been ordered witha potentiometer control knob (0), me setpoint source must be sett Anolagforthe contralto accept setpoint commands frm the IPC. DW orireccteinctnn tte miso when tite nse ° Changing the Control Loop Variable ‘Yur mass ton contoller can conti! te lw rate or the pressure in your process. Change the control loop variable by selecting MEN= CONTROL = ‘AoW CONTROL = LOGP SETUP = LOOP VAR. Loop variables include mass Now, volumetic ow, and absolute pressure. Devices with internal Barometers also alow contol of gauge pressure, v I © nova cduat he MO stings tec optina sabhty na speed ofresponse fee PD on page 28) 24 Navigation and Customization Establishing Setpoint Limits sms or The Spent Limits Menu lt you set up upper on owe ims fr electing a flow or pressure contol setpoint. To access this menu, selec fe CONTROL © ADV CONT#OL = CONTROL OPTS = SETPT LIMITS + When using the font panel, fyou try te commend a new Setoot thats ouside ofthe Upper and lower mts, the spay nolifes you that the requested setpaint i out cf rnge. + Overa serial connection a setpoint outside the lini ll be flected wth on eror When using on analog setpoint signa apn that are outside of the setpoint hts are ested 25 they mere othe nearest imi. f you request a setpont thats below te lowe mt the controler makes the setoontto be at thelower tt Likewise, you request setpontthats above {he upper mi the controler se the setpoint atthe upper lit sate nen hrging am one cota op al enpercentageso fal sale For example, 1-tPM Initonoonorectona 20 stPu convo 50% fa ote) i Seca mit of 80 Pa (50% 160 PS) i Menu * Control + Advanced Control + Control Options ~ Setpoint Limits 25 Escaneado con CamScanner Using Setpoint Ramping Setpoint ramping regulates how quickly your mass flow controler will reach the requested flow or pressure setpoint. Tis feature Is especially Useful when you need to prevent sudden bursts of pressure o fou rom hitting delicate instruments when you startup your process. To activate setpoint romping, you ngedto seta maximum ramp rate, and you need to configure when to enable the ramping function. Setting a Maximum Setpoint Ramp Rate ‘ith romping enabled in atleast one direction, setup the maximum ramp rate by selecting NENU~ CONTROL ~ SETPT RAND. Press DELTA to dofine the ‘maximum allowable change inflow rate or pressure. Press TINEt0 define ‘the amount of ime within which that change occurs, The flow controller will dgply the resulting maximum ramp rate in the center ofthe dep. J Sere omping fo presere conta its how uch pressure ‘honges bere eocing he setpoint To ii fom Menu Control + Setpoint Ramp oOw samen ey he cmt te 26 mu Enabling the Setpoint Ramping Function ‘Your flow controller enables the ramping function independently for changes that require increases or decreases to achieve the new setpoint. For exemple, you can enable ramping up toa flow setpoint to prevent flow from building too quickly, but disable remping down so that you can stop flow immediately. Enable these ramping directions by selecting MEW ooNTROL = ADV CONTROL = CONTROL OPTS ~ RANP ENABLE. Each direction toggles on and of. Menu * Control ~ Advanced Control Control Options * Ramp Enable imran omnis mth Enabling setpoint ramping overrides “The HORE OPTS button nthe Ramp Enable Menulets youset up overrides, forthe ramping funtion fortwo Independent scenatos: + POWER al applies an override where the contrat ignores any enabled ramping whenever its powered on.Withad a non-zero setpoint when twas tured off, immediately Teapplies this former setpoint. All setpoints after power Up honor the enabled ramping options, Thi overide Is ineated by “Setpt at pwer ans instantly applied” + ZERO CHD applies an overtide where controler ignores any enabled ramping whenever 2 0 setpoint has been commanded. This ‘vertide Is Inleated by "Zero setpt command instanty zeroes" v Note: Te two romain option above ether hana’ or Navigation and Customization | sintaii-exe # Escaneado con CamScanner Limiting Flow Rate While Controlling Pressure \Wmen the controlloop variable ese to contol pressure, setpoint ramping regulates how quicky it reaches the pressure seipoint by limiting how {uleldy the measured pressure can change. Ths provides direct control ofpressure. Tolimit ow rates directly white controling pressure, setup tlw limiting for pressure contol by selecting MENU» CONTROL» ADY CONTROL ~ CONTROL (OPTS LP HAK FLOM Press FLOW TYPE o select flow control loop based fon mass flow or volumetric flow. Press CLP MAX FLOM to set the desired ‘maximum flow eat, ‘The LIKIT GAIN option determines how aggressively the proportional control function wil correct the error when the flow rate exceeds the efined maximum flow setting. Be sure to record the inital velue before attempting any changes to this varible Menu + Control Advanced Control + Control Options * CLP Max Flow Sen el maaan Adjusting the Closed Loop Controller ‘Your mass flow controle uses n electronic closed loop controll to dete- rminehow to actuate ts voles) inorder active the commanded setpoint. Werhave tuned these settings for your speci opereting conditions, but ‘changes to yout process sometimes requie onsite acjusimentsto mata {ptinal control perormance. Kyou encounter issues wih contol ste, ‘llaton or speed of response fheturing your Cosed loop contre may hep. The Loop SETUP menu (NERU CONTROL ~ ADY CONTROL LOOP SETUP) ets you choose the closedloap convo algorthm and adustthe gain settings {ar the proportional integra, and dervatve variables, ‘Tuning the PD/PDF control algorithm ‘Alicat's default contol algoritim (PO) employs pseudo- dervatve feedback (PDF) control, which uses two eettable variables +The larger the D gain, the slower the controler wil correct errs between the commonded setpoint and the measured process velue. ‘hiss equivelent to the Pvatabe in common PDF controllers. «The larger the Pain, the faster the contrite wil Correct for offsets based onthe sizeof the erors and the ‘mount of time they have occured. This is equivalent to the variable in commen PDF controler. Menu Contro! + Advanced Control Loop Setup ures seabeconsatin ramen bein | onion eh ‘ae Eel nage) \ orn mene 28 ‘Navigation and Customization i 20000205 Revo 29 Escaneado con CamScanner ‘Tuning the PD4l control algorithm Alict' PD" control algoithm fais called PDD) is used to provide faster Fesponse, most commonly in dual-vave flow and pressure controllers. This algorithm uses typical Pl terms and adds a squared derivative term (O} + The larger the P gain, the more aggressively the controller willcorect errors between the commanded setpoint and the measured process value. “The larger the | gain, the faster the controller will correct for offsets based on the site ofthe errors and the amount of ime they have occurred. + The larger the D gain, the faster the controler wil preset ‘needed future corrections based on the current rate of change inthe system. Ths often results slowing the system down to minimize overshoot and osciltions. ‘Troubleshooting valve performance with PID tuning ‘The folowing Issues can often be resolved by adjusting the PID gala values for your mass fw controler. Fast oscillation around the setpoint = PD: Reduce the Pgsinin decrements of 10% + PDt:Increase the P gain in increments of 10%, ‘nd then adjust the gain to fine-tune Overshot setpoint + PD: Reduce the P gain in decrements of 10%. + PDH:ID is oto, increase the P gain in Increments of 10%, Delayed or unattained setpoint + PD: Increase the P gain in increments of 10%, and then ‘decrease the D gain by small amounts to fine-tune + PDA: Increase the P gan in increments of 10%, ‘and then Increase the I gain to fine-tune. Forbelp with eentgurig Po the st tne, vist Seat compe orunng nectar J 30 "Navigation and Customization Using a Control Deadband for MCDs ‘The contol deadband is designed for use with losed-volume pressure ontrel applications to minimize the amount of gas exhausted. The Geedoond defnes o region above and below the satin within which the process variable ls permitted to deviate fom the setpoint. asetpointof Example: When controling pressure ina closed volume with setpoint $530 PSA, 0 deadbond of #1?5Ia would allow the absolute pressure to vary between23 and 3tPSaA before atively controling hevalvestothe setpoint ‘Tetum onthe control deadband enter a non-zero vale In MEW = COUTROL Too courRoL = cOMTROL. G75 = DEAD BAND. In order for the deadbend to activate. the setpoint must fst be achieved by the contoter. I the process vaible dts toa deadband im, active control resumes unt fhe setpointis achieved again, ff SSunisotie ne Deocbond settings fore ow conta eee tease eva nits caren poston Menu Control » Advanced Control ~ Control Options Somes DUI scenes yen Escaneado con CamScanner a About We hope you don't un into trouble using your lw controller, butt you do, {he ABOUT menu contains information that can make the troubleshooting process easier Select THOto oak up Ales phone number and wet ‘addess. EVECE THFO shows you the serial number and frmwore version {%) for your specific device. Italso gives you the orginal manufacturing date and the lest calibration date, as well asthe initials of the Alicat Calibration technician, Menu + About OOO Diagnostic Information The DEVICE STATE screen displays lve values forthe internal device registers, Many of these values can help an Alicat ‘applications engineer dlagnose operational Issues over the phone, Some register values clearly distinguish between hardware and ‘operational problems, which speeds up the twoublesheoting process. ‘Within the DEVICE STATE screen (EW ABOUT DEVICE STATE), press PACE to advance tothe ext page of register values, ono 32 Navigation and Customization mk Basic Configuration Menu ‘The Basle Configuration Menu contains options for choosing the gas calbration, dice engineering uns and STPINTP mass flow refecances ™ Menu ~ Basic Configuration a {your desired engineering unt. confrming the change onthe last screen, your controller hs been configured with alow totalize,this sereen wil 1] leo Ince unt for otakzed volumetric ane mass flow, plus elapsed time, Choosing Engineering Units from the Basic Configuration Your flow controller wil come with preselected engineering units based con the ful scale range of your device, usually SLPMt or SCeM. Changing ‘device engineering units aters both tne cslay andthe data frame. Fist Choose the parameter whose unt you want change, and then select Escaneado con CamScanner a4 Gas Select” In most eases, your flow controller was physically cllrated on ar at ‘Alicat's factory. Gas Select” lows you to reconfigure the flow controler to flow a different gas without sending It back to Alicat for a physical recalibration, ‘Touse Gas Select’ simply choose a gas or gas mix{rom one of the listed ‘categories As soon as you press SELECT from the ga listing, your flow Convoller will reconfigure itself to accurately measure the flow of your chosen gas. There is no need torestar the flow controller. ‘Your current gas selection appesrs ust below the unit's indicator an the fight side ofthe Main Display +1544 sera Menu ~ Basic Config ~ Gas ~ Category Listing stu ope 193 Navigation and Customization = Gas List, ‘Your Alcat is prelosded with gas properties data forthe following gases: FureNenCoresive Gases | StueiFue Gas Mies feet 2540, so, ‘enn Donon encoun, fe dros wecoasen, an ro, eco tout Tesla es 36cCiy BSN TH Crimson) Tron Cem Exec : : ceeren Laser Csties Ect ‘Seco, ass forse Sco, senarane tor reorient trent ico, ote ‘ae 5, Base ase wasnt | atom test |r ‘oe Foetus ‘iron 0 | Eovensoner sx oe wacO.sKGH, m9 | Semen 2 met | UPOHOS SEM ECM, O85 LOCA POH GEREN ONC, FBC Natura Gases Sirota Sh eon resting Cases (eae eked Heies0. | B9ECH, RCH NCL ZENS ECO, fan3e Hed yeaega | EKO IRCIR TM TDs aed Hast SNES | 24h 254M OZNCMAOM Cite 138N, OECD, Beg Fateaa rerse | Synthesis Gases ‘Bioreactor Gas Mixes oui 27660 CO, TOM, fg 2840, 1600, 78K, Sam cUto mstincenes Refrigerants? fie hiatal | Pore Corrosive Gasos? Res RAGa) SOTA! scbutane g-buter| ‘Nitic Oxide (NO) cn C2 Hes lisse ‘Sloe SH) epee aes : C20 We50 —Stagon cs | | gos omtorec under te Ayte Pere. romereiygatis | FY epee 7. ex comceuntrtasies | Saco bnctesnam asergena | foto, rancor | Seon nim A | Exon ‘Stwrinn ues nooner ot. 8k oe. 2020.02 05-RELO 35 Escaneado con CamScanner Using COMPOSER” to Create Custom Gas Mix Compositions To remaln accurate, your low conzlir needs to know the viscosity ofthe ‘gas you ae fewing trough i The more closely you can define your actual {gas composition, the more accurate your flow readings will be. Aicats ‘COMPOSER" isan inluded feature of Gas Select that ets you define new ried gas compositions ta reconfigure your flow controll onthe fy. COMPOSER” uses the Wilke method to define 2 new gas mocture bases ‘on the mala volumetric ratios ofthe gasesin the mixture. Youcan define these ges compositions to 0.01%for each of up te fve constituent gases in the mixture. Once you define and save a new COMPOSER” 985 mix, it becomes part of tne Gas Select” system and is accessible under the ges calegory COMPOSER” User Mixes, You can store 20 COMPOSER” ges ‘mixes on your fow controle. Wi Note: COMPOSER” coosnatphyscoy mix eny/ gases ‘Corralerta ep fon reasngs acuta based on ‘tyourmatre you rege tare gs ing, plese cnt! ect ‘Menu + Basic Config + Gas ~ COMPOSER User Mixes Toaccess COMPOSER", select COMPOSER User Kixes from the Gas Selec” category Isting. Select any existing mix to raconfigure your flaw conteller ‘orow tet gas mitre SelectOelete Kixtoppermenentyemovea gasmrixc To acess COMPOSER slat COMPOSER" ar His rom the Gas elect eategoy iting Select any exiting mictoeconigute Your Mow contallert fw that ga mitre, Select Dato parma remove gas i ae geaniotacas 36 Navigation and Customization int ‘Adding a new COMPOSER” mixed gas composition Generate and store a new COMPOSER” mixin 3 easy steps. TR cone reas ‘thermix, ‘ae Chapala 35a themix. onaitsistotne | 20200205 Revo 37 Escaneado con CamScanner Defining STP/NTP Reference Values Standardized flow rates are reported in “standard” or ‘normat" volumetric flow units that reference a given temperature and pressure combination ‘This reterence is called an STP (standard temperature and pressure] or, ‘ypically in Europe, an NTP (normal temperature end pressure). Menu ~ Basic Config + STPINTP Sheen (eepensnnentse3, Using the STPIVTP menu, ou can independently change the temperature lor pressure references for STP anc NTP. Your low controller ships with [leat default STP of 25°C and 1 atm (or low units beginning wth "S"), ‘and an NTP of O°C and {am (for flow units beginning with “N") ‘To make changes, follow these steps: 4. Select the desied pressure or temperature reference engineering unit by selecting Ref texp units or Ret prescure units and pressing CHANGE. Both normal and Standard references use be same engineecng unis. 2, Select the temperature or pressure value you wish to rmodty, and press CHANGE. 23, Atthe confirmation screen, press SET to confirm your desired change. 38 Navigation and Customization Advanced Setup ‘The Advanced Setup Menu lets you configure the display, zero band, ‘averaging (for flow and pressure), and serial communications Menu + Advanced Setup umasmr neste Seirus ethernet bey Speanbape sh Septem oes Seupiteutiow, Denes Display Setup ‘The options in the Display Setup Menu adjust the contrast ofthe display ‘and enable screen rotation. Menu * Advanced Setup + Display Setup tee Saerpsttoetiree 2an0.0205- REVO 39 Escaneado con CamScanner Sensor Setup “The Sensor Setup Menu contains advanced settings that govern how the flow and pressure sensors report ther cata ‘Menu Advanced Setup ~ Sensor Setup Setreare boca rte ‘The zera band threshold (OESPLAY AS ZERO)'s the value below which the flow controller displays al fow readings 080" ro low). Ths function also applies to gauge pressure readings when using the optional barometer. ‘The default deadband Is optimized forthe model and range ofthe mass flow controller to ignore commen noise sources. This can be changed to accommodate a zero dead band upto 6.375% of ful scale and is rounded fon the display. For example, ityou set a deadband value of 0.25%, so ono 20'SLPm insvumert, all readings below 005 suPM would display as 0 SL. v The AVERRGTNG button opensa submenu for adjusting the flow and pressure averaging, which are cnanged independently Values roughly corespondto the time ‘constant (in milliseconds) of the averaged values. Higher numbers generate greater smoothing effect ‘on rapicy actuating readings. Note: Osocbandsetngs do ntact ‘The maximum averaging time fs 255 ms. 40 Navigation and Customization mu mm Configuring Serial Communications You can operate the flow controler remotely via serial communication for easy streaming and logging of al data. Getore connecting the flow controller toe computer, ensure that its ready to communicate with your Computer by checking the options in he COMM SETUP menu. ‘Menu > Advanced Setup » Comm Setup Unit ID The unit ID isthe identifer that a computer uses to distinguish your fow H/o controlar from other Aleat devices when it's connected to 2 network. Using the unt ID letters A-Z, you can connect up to 28 devices to a ‘computer atthe same time vi 8 single COM port. This Is ealed poling ‘mode (page 43). Unt ID changes take effect when you select SET you select @ as the Unit 10, the flow controller enters streaming mode when you ext the menu (see page 43). NOTE: Devices equnzed with Moss RTU il ao havea NodbusiD thot canbe set seperately am te unit. Baud Rate Baud ates the speed a whic gal devices wansfrieformation. The ow Contiollr defaults to a baud rate of 19200 baud (bits per second if your Computer or software uses a diflerent baud rate you must change the flow onivoller baud rate in the BAUO meru to match Altermatwely,youcan change ‘your comptes barat in Device Manager. Baud rate changes ake effect ‘nce you press SET, Bul you may need to restart your computer software. Escaneado con CamScanner Using Gas Select™ and COMPOSER™ To reconfigure your flow controller to flow afferent gas, look up its Gas Number (see "Gas List” on page 52).Then type: Choose a gas: (unit TD}g(Cas Munbor}e! Example tt age! (econfiguesto tow nitrogen) Example 2: ag206+ (econiguces to iow P-10) COMPOSER” usor mixes are selected inthe same way. Al COMPOSER™ ‘85 mixes have a Mix Number between 236 and 255, (Choose a user mix: [unit 1D]g(tas Husher}e! Example: ag255e (econfigues for user mix 255) Defning a new COMPOSER” gas mixs faster using sera commands than using the front panel. The basic formula fr this (unit 10}gq [4x vane) [Mix Muaber) (Gast %] [Gash Nunber] [Gas2 *) (Gas? tuner)... [1x Hae) Usea maximum of 6 letters (upper andor lower case), numbers and symbols (space, period or hyphen oni. [Hix under) Choose a number from 236 to 255. If user mix with that ‘number already exsts, tll be overwritten, Use the number @ to assign the next available number to your new gas. Gas numbers are assigned In descending order trom 286, [Gast 4] [6351 lumber)... For each gas, ener its molar percentage up te 2 decimal places, then its Gas Number (page 52). COMPOSER™ requires 2-5 gases, and the sum of all gas constuent percentages must ‘equal 00.00% Ate eating a mix, contol vl confirm the new gos: Example t: Create 9 mix of 71.35% helium, 19.25% mtragen, and 2.4% carbon dioxide as Gas 252, called “MyGast commen sgn MyBast 252 35 J. 19,25 § Och Ae aewpnee A 20 TSE HG TE We HE We Example 2: Create a mx of 93% methane, 3% ethane, 1% propane, 2% ‘lagen, and 1% CO, using the next ovallabe gas number, called "MyGos2" Command: age MyGas2.0 9323511228 AO Response: A 255 23.005 CIN 3.06% C26 {00% CONE 200% We 1.00R BOE 46 Serial Communication Quick Command Guide Stet ere eo ee trent Change the unit ID: ae[desired unit 10]+ ‘Tare flow: ave! Tare absolute pressure barometer: ape! (barometers are optional to controllers) Poll the five data frame: at Begin streaming data: a@=34 Stop streaming data: @Q=[desirod unit 10]+ aw9is(nunber of williseconds}et in nun. }et Set streaming inter New setpoint: as[setpoint as float New setpoint: asetpoint as integer where b4o9e is full scalele! Hold valve(s) at current postion: ahpe Hold vaive(s) closed ahew! Cancel valve hold: act! (Query gas ist Info: a?2ere! choose a different gas: ag(Gas Nunber}+? New COMPOSER" mix: agm (Hix Name) (Hix under} (Gast %) {ast 4) (ase 9) [6as2 #01 Delete COMPOSER mie agd [Hix #1 ‘Query live data info: a?2dset Manufacturer info: a??nte! Firmware version: 2?n8+4 or aver! Lock the font display: ale Unlock the display: aue! D Leviatcereere ne saisconmencenon mince o & 20000205 4.0 a Escaneado con CamScanner Troubleshooting = Issve: The lve flow reacings wont settle down, you uninto any trouble wth your Aatistalation ox operation please ‘Action: The flow contller i very fasts can detect subtle variaons getin touch with us by pone, chat, or emai Youll aso fr help on our inflow that may go unnoticed by your othe ow devices, ‘website alicatcom and inthe pages that flo This senatity an help detec prebiems wth pumps or ow contllers, You can lessen this sensi neeasing the ow General Use Sveraging press HEN = ADV SETUP ~ SENSOR SETUP ~ FLOW AVG) ‘leat mass low contollers use PD or PDI contol leop aigo- rithms to reach tho setpoint alven. These parameters ae adust- able in the field, See page 29 fore quick guide o lesue: My Alot does natu on, oc has ruble staying on, ‘Action: Check power and ground connections lease reference the techrica specications to ensue a aa ou ave the proper power for your made issue! My contoler wont reach is setpoin. 7 herpes eryout mee ‘ction: The fo ate slates linearly to the pressure crop across the deve. I herent enough ofa pressure ciference between the inlet and outlet, the cantor may note able to reach setpoint. Ofte. increasing the inet pressure wil fx this issue Issue: The buttons donot wore and the srwen shows LOK ‘Action: The ow controller buttons were locked out via # serial command. issue: Icantvesd the display easy. Action: Duting the day, yo can increase the vsiity ofthe Wrinreasing the pressure doesn't help, check see Ithere isa cog, Teflon tape can often get stckin the ow channel tnd bloc flow: Make sure to cleanout any loose Tefen tape land never tape the last two tweed to help avoid this sue, ispay by creasing te contrast WEN» ABV SETUP ISP SETUP = Lc0 CONTRAST you ate worcng Under ovgh conan, sh the large Aca buon {weatee below the espay to win an the bacon lene Vy out raadngs ar negative ‘Action: Request 2 ze0 stpointto see ifthe flow returns to after 2 seconds. Under conditions of no flow, a negative flow reading can indicate a poor tare, Ensure thet outo tare i enabled and sive the conti a 2er0 setpoint frat least 2 seconds Issue: The analog output signal maleate values lower than wnat appesrs.on my nsrument’sdplay ‘Action: Analog sighal voltage degrades overlong astances. ‘You can minimize tis effect by using wires with 3 ixederaeingaleeostiur nits ceed sae ieee: Does the Aicat work if ts lying dow? Wilitbe accurate? oe ‘Action: Yes to both for small valve controllers! The fow controllers Internally compensated for any changes in otentation, 50 you Can se it sideways, onits back, o upside-down. series devices shouldbe tared again after changing ter vietation, Large valve controvers MCR and MCRH series) should Be operated with the valve cylinder vertcal and upright. issuer Can putthe Alcat on top of vibrating device? Wilt be accurate? ‘Action: Ye for small vave contol. The flo contol Intematy compensated for any changes in arentation, Nolaewlinereace the fw controle worsting, Large vave controfers (MCR ond MCRH- series) re not recommended for use en visrating surfaces, Issue: How often do need i calbrate my Ala? Aetion: Alcat recommends annual recaiovatons. Check your flow controler’ lst caration date by selecting MENU = ABOUT = DEVICE INA. Iti time to recaate, request a recabation at lesue: | dropped my Alca Is BOK? Da need to recalibrate? Action: ifittumns on and sppeors to respond narmaly then is probably OK. itmay of may nol needa recalbration Give ita {are, and compare against = known-good flow stander. checks out, keep using but tellus about the cep at your ‘next annual recalibration so we can check tout for you issue: How can see temperature pressure, or lowin efferent its) ‘Action: From the main menu, select BASIC COWFZG~ OCVICE UNITS. From ths menu, you can aeusl temperature, pressure, corflow unite For moreinformation see page 33, = = 48 Troubleshooting | ana.c29s Revo 49 Escaneado con CamScanner : My contoler does not agree with another sass flow meter have inne Action: Check he STP or NTP setings HEMU~ BASIC CONFIG ~ S7P/4TP) to ensure tat your standarized temperature and pressure Feferences match those of your ether How callbrator. Also check. issue Hy fow readings won't ehange when flow changes ‘Action: your fow readings won't change regarcless of ‘ctal flow, you ow sensor may be damaged, Please contact leat to oubleshoot Can use the Alat wih other gases? Yes! Your flow controllers designed specially to work with ‘many different gases. Gas Select” (MERU BASIC CONFIG ~ AS) includes up to 130 preloaded gases an gos mites or you an define your ox using COMPOSER Ifyour dested ga Serial Communications Issue: | cant communicate tothe Acat when it ls connected to my PC. Action: 4, Make sure the baud rate your soltware and COM Port require \sne one your flow contater ie using EM ADY SETUP = COM SETUP ~ BAUD, 2. Check the flow controler uit IO (MENU = ABV SETUP ~ COM SETUP = UNZT 10} 0 make sure you ae {2eressing it propery wih your sera commands, 3.Check the pinout Gee page 56 or aicatcomipinouts) 4, Make sure tne COM number matches the one your software i ‘sing to connect tthe fw conte. 5.On the exterel seria communications device (PC, PLC ec), be sure that he flow contol hand shaking) settings ae set ascon page 42, Still experiencing issues? lasue: None othe ebove helped, ‘Action: Vier here to help! Give us a call (1-888-290-6060) during aur normal business nous (7am-Spm Mountain Stoncard Time to get help tom afnenaly and capeble ‘applications engineer Or, got alcatcom ondatert ive chat. st after hows? Send an emai toinfowateatcom, ‘and we'l get in touch with you as seon os we can, Additionally, our troubleshoating resources anline ae more detalled than the manual. Pleate visit seat comisuppare 50 ‘Troubleshooting Maintenance Cleaning Your Row controle requires no periodic daring provided thatithas been Aewting clean dry gas, fnecesary the outside o tredevice can be cleaned ‘witha fed lath, lct also offers remote panels and ingress protecton for rome models sed in hazardous or remete appliestions. Domne menattn Recalibration Tha recommended period for recalibration isonce every yea. A abel located tonthebacko the device ts the mast recent cllaton date This eat so ‘toredinsde your haw controler andis visible by selecting MENU® ABOUT * Device 100, \Whenit ie ime for your Now contol’ annual recalibration, contact us by phone orlve chat to set it up. Or send an emailtoserviceaicat.com. oil Eutthe form at alist comservice, Well skfor your deve’ seal number and Your contact information and sendyou an emak with nstuctions fr returning the ow contralto us. Replacement Accessories Pease contact Alia o order replacements for ary accessories. For repair, recalibration, or recycling of this product contact: Alicat Scientific, Inc. service@alicat.com + alicat.com ‘7641N Business Park Drive Tucson, AZ 85743 USA 1-888-290-6060 Technical Specifications and Dimensional Drawings Please vst alicat.comispees to find the complete operating specications and

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