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2. Absolute Density Compressibility Absolute Density Compressibility Viscosity 25 C 25 C Viscosity 25 C 25 C 25 C 14 696PSIA 14 696PSIA 25 C 14 696PSIA 14 696PSIA 0 Air Air 184 8989 1 1840 0 9997 20 75 Ar 25 CO2 C 25 206 9763 1 6766 0 9987 1 Argon Ar 226 2399 1 6339 0 9994 21 90 Ar 10 CO2 C 10 218 6026 1 6509 0 9991 2 Methane CH4 110 7595 0 6569 0 9982 22 92 Ar 8 CO2 C 8 220 1352 1 6475 0 9992 3 Carbon Monoxide CO 176 4933 1 1453 0 9996 23 98 Ar 2 CO2 C 2 224 7148 1 6373 0 9993 4 Carbon Dioxide CO2 149 3184 1 8080 0 9950 24 75 CO2 25 Ar C 75 168 2250 1 7634 0 9966 5 Ethane C2H6 93 5412 1 2385 0 9924 25 75 Ar 25 He HE 75 231 6056 1 2660 0 9997 6 Hydrogen H2 89 1535 0 08235 1 0006 26 75 He 25 Ar HE 25 234 6860 0 5308 1 0002 7 Helium He 198 4561 0 16353 1 0005 90 He 7 5 Ar 8 Nitrogen N2 178 0474 1 1453 0 9998 27 2 5 CO2 A1025 214 9760 0 3146 1 0003 9 Nitrous Oxide N20 148 4124 1 8089 0 9945 EWO TAS 10 Neon Ne 311 1264 0 8244 1 0005 28 2 O2 Star29 219 7934 1 6410 0 9992 11 Oxygen 02 205 5021 1 3088 0 9994 Stargon CS 12 Propane C3H8 81 4631 1 8320 0 9838 29 95 Ar 5 CH4 P 5 223 9106 1 5850 0 9993 13 normal Butane n C4H10 74 0536 2 4493 0 9699 in micropoise 1 Poise lt gram cm sec Grams Liter 14 Acetylene C2H2 104 4480 1 0720 0 9928 Reference NIST REFPROP 9 Database 15
3. 6 72 MCVS approximate weight 3 2 Ib 68 Technical Data for MCP Moderate Flow Mass Flow Controllers 0 to 50 sipm Full Scale through 0 to 250 sipm Full Scale Alicat MCP mass flow controllers are fitted with a high performance valve for low pressure applications The following specifications are applicable to Alicat MCP Series Mass Flow Controllers only Please Note Maximum Pressure of 80 psig Standard Operating Specifications Contact Alicat for available options Performance MCP Mass Flow Controller Accuracy at calibration conditions 0 8 of Reading 0 2 of Full Scale after tare iS SS 0 4 of Reading 0 2 of Full Scale after tare Repeatability 0 2 Full Scale Zero Shift and Span Shift 0 02 Full Scale Celsius Atm Operating Range Turndown Ratio 0 5 to 100 Full Scale 200 1 Turndown Maximum Controllable Flow Rate 102 4 Full Scale Typical Response Time 100 ms Adjustable Warm up Time lt 1 Second Operating Conditions Mass Reference Conditions STP MCP Mass Flow Controller 25 C 8 14 696 psia standard others available on request Operating Temperature 10 to 50 Celsius Humidity Range Non Condensing 0161091 Max Internal Pressure Static 80 psig Proof Pressure 175 psig Mounting Attitude Sensitivity None Valve Type Normally Closed Ingress Protection IP40 Wetted Materials 303 amp 302
4. when grounded Analog Set Point Input controllers Secondary Analog Signal Output fixed 5 12Vdc N C Ground RS 232 RX receive or RS 485 RS 232 TX send or RS 485 Check your device s calibration certificate and user manual for the actual electrical input output requirements as all instruments are custom configured to some extent NOTE Pins 5 11 12 and 15 are connected together inside of the device and are common grounding points N C Not Connected Open can be used for custom pin assignments please consult factory Added to allow for full use of features on Alicat devices may not be present on host wiring 90 DB15 Pin Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15H eguipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings along with some options for customization DB15H Pin Out Hastings H Style Female Connector Front View Pin Number Function N C RS 232 RX receive or RS 485 N C N C Ground Primary Analog Signal Output 1 2 6 Power Supply Common 8 9 f M 2 N C N C Analog Tare meters when grounded
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7. 85 gt If your instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram DB9U Pin out The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9U eguipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB9U offerings along with some options for customization Male Connector Front View Female Connector Front View Serial RS 232RX or RS 485 0 5 Vdc Output Signal or 0 10 Vdc optional Power In Vdc signals and alarms Not Connected Analog Input Signal 4 20mA 5Vdc or 10Vdc short to ground EN REICH signals and alarms Ground common for power digital communications analog ES signals and alarms 9 Serial RS 232TX or RS 485 Note The above pin out is applicable to all the flow meters and controllers with the DB9U connector The availability of different output signals depends on the options ordered Optional configurations are noted on the unit s calibration sheet Do not connect RS 485 to RS 232 units or cables Damage will occur Check part number or contact factory to verify RS 485 functionality gt Due to variance in cable manufacturing please identify proper wiring pins via continuity check amp color when using blunt cut multi strand cables 86 DB15 Pin Outs If your instru
8. Confirm that the port settings are correct per the RS 232 instructions in this manual Check the RS 232 RS 485 communications select screen for current meter readings Close Hyperterminal and reopen it Reboot your PC See pages 10 11 and 30 for more information on RS 232 RS 485 signals and communications Slower response than specified MC Series Controllers feature a programmable Geometric Running Average GRA Depending on the full scale range of the meter it may have the GRA set to enhance the stability readability of the display which would result in slower perceived response time Please see Pressure Averaging and Flow Averaging on page 26 Jumps to zero at low flow MC Series Controllers feature a programmable zero deadband The factory setting is usually 0 526 of full scale This can be adjusted between NONE and 3 296 of full scale See page 26 Discrepancies between old and new units Please see Standard Gas Data Tables explanation on page 39 49 Maintenance and Recalibration General MC Series Flow Controllers reguire minimal maintenance They have no moving parts The single most important thing that affects the life and accuracy of these devices is the guality of the gas being measured The controller is designed to measure CLEAN DRY NON CORROSIVE gases Moisture oil and other contaminants can affect the laminar flow elements We recommend the use of in line sintered filters to prevent large particula
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10. gt Flow Vision SC A GUI based Windows program that allows easy computer access and control for one or multiple Alicat instruments P Fittings and filters Keep your instrument properly connected to your process and free from harmful contamination See pages 54 57 for a complete description and list of Alicat accessories 11 12 2014 Rev 36 DOC ALIMAN16C Thank you for purchasing an Alicat Gas Flow Controller Please take the time to read the information contained in this manual This will help to ensure that you get the best possible service from your instrument This manual covers the following Alicat Scientific instruments MC Series Mass Gas Flow Controllers MCR Series Mass Gas Flow Controllers WHISPER Low Pressure Drop Mass Flow Controllers MCS Series Mass Gas Flow Controllers MCRS Series Mass Gas Flow Controllers MCS and MCRS Series Flow Controllers are for use with certain aggressive gases see page 73 This includes MC and MCR Series devices labeled as approved for CSA Class 1 Div 2 and ATEX Class 1 Zone 2 hazardous environments See pages 93 and 94 for Special Conditions regarding the use of CSA ATEX labeled devices MCV Series Mass Gas Flow Controllers MCV Series Flow Controllers have an integrated shut off valve and are built for use with applications that require tight shut off see pages 29 and 67 MCP Series Mass Gas Flow Controllers MCP Series Flow Controllers are built with a high performance
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12. CANCEL to return to the previous display The controller will ignore any set point except that of the selected set point source and it will remember which input is selected even if the power is disconnected RS 232 or RS 485 refers to a remote Eds digital RS 232 RS 485 set point applied UP 3R5232 FRONT PANEL ANALOG via a serial connection to a computer or DOWN PLC as described in the installation and RS 232 RS 485 sections of this manual Front Panel refers to a set point applied directly at the controller Front Panel input must be selected prior to changing the set point at the device CANCEL Analog refers to a remote analog set point applied to Pin 4 of the Mini DIN connector as described in the installation section of this manual The standard analog input is 0 5 Vdc To determine what type of analog set point your controller has refer to the Calibration Data Sheet that was included with your controller If nothing is connected to Pin 4 and the controller is set for analog control the device will generate random set point values NOTE If your controller has the IPC Integrated Potentiometer Control option the IPC dial will operate with the ANALOG set point source selected SETPT refers to the set point This parameter may be changed using the display only if FRONT PANEL is selected as the Input Press SETPT Then use SELECT to choose the decimal with the arrow and the UP and DOWN buttons to change
13. It is important that it be saved as a generic text file for HyperTerminal to work with it 5 Click Save 6 A file conversion box will appear In the End Lines With drop down box select CR Only Everything else can be left as default 7 Click O K 8 You have now created a script file to send to HyperTerminal Close the file and exit the text editing program 9 Open HyperTerminal and establish communication with your flow device as outlined in the manual 10 Set the flow device to Polling Mode as described in the manual Each time you type A lt Enter gt the meter should return one line of data to the screen 11 Go to the File menu in HyperTerminal and select Properties 12 Select the Settings tab 13 Click on the ASCII Setup button 14 The Line Delay box is defaulted to O milliseconds This is where you will tell the program how often to read a line from the script file you ve created 1000 milliseconds is one second so if you want a line of data every 30 seconds you 38 would enter 30000 into the box If you want a line every 5 minutes you would enter 300000 into the box 15 When you have entered the value you want click on OK and OK in the Properties dialog box 16 Go the Transfer menu and select Send Text File NOT Send File 17 Browse and select the text script file you created 18 Click Open 19 The program will begin executing your script file reading one line at a time wi
14. The identifier allows you to assign a unique address to each device so that multiple units can be connected to a single RS 232 or RS 485 computer port Press UNIT ID Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the Unit ID Press SET to record the ID Press Reset to return to the previously recorded Unit ID Any Unit ID change will take effect when Communication Select is exited If the symbol 9 is selected as the Unit ID the device will enter streaming mode when Communication Select is exited See RS 232 Communications page 32 for information about the streaming mode Baud Both this instrument and your computer must send receive data at the same baud rate The default baud rate for this device is 19200 baud Press BAUD Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the baud rate that matches your computer The choices are 38400 19200 9600 or 2400 baud Press SET to record the baud rate Any baud rate change will not take effect until power to the unit is cycled 25 MISCELLANEOUS Miscellaneous is accessed by pressing the MISC button on the Select Menu display Next select either MISC1 or MISC2 MISC1 will display as shown at left ZERO BAND refers to Display Zero Deadband lt 7 TE ST Zero deadband is avalue below which the display BEKO dis ANG jumps to zero This deadband is often desired to prevent electrical noise from showing up on the display as minor flows or pressures that do not exist Display Zero Deadband does not affect
15. a controller s set point value at variable specified time intervals Charting Chart as many parameters as you want off as many devices as you want with color coding zooming and printing functionality Alarms Create software alarms that will notify you of given parameter conditions Data Capture amp Logging Capture and log data to either a csv file or a txt file Improved Data Logging and Data Log File Splitting for easy to manage data Accessory Flow Vision MX Software Alicat s New Flow Vision MK software gives you an easy way to do GAS BLENDING using Alicat Mass Flow Controllers and your own PC Flow Vision MK software is a simple way to connect up to six Alicat mass flow controllers and create your own gas mix concentrations Using our inexpensive BB9 USB and a single USB connection you can e Create your own gas blends e Adjust flow rates e Save your specific blend formulas All the controllers can be powered through the BB9 USB with a single power supply Just connect your unique gases to each controller select the gas type either locally on the controller or through Flow Vision MX manifold the flow outputs and create your gas mix 55 Accessories 56 Accessories 40u element ILFE4OL Filters amp Elements FNPT FNPT 10 32 5u CF 303 20 316 requires MNPT to MNPT coupler to interface with Alicat flow bodies 10 32 Male UNF to 1 8 FNPT Adapter 1 4 4mm SS 4M0 1 4 410133 1 4 6mm Slo
16. approximate weight 12 0 Ib 61 MCR Series sel k e 0 3000 slpm p 2 900 e o e 2 250 je A ooo sagas uda DOD o pen 5 495 1 ki k o ol 96 960 K X o a A 1 1 4 NPT 8 900 1 125 1430 Both Sides 3 850 3 500 asi ET T 1 000 1375 i 2 700 1 875 t 7 9 4X 8 32 UNC V 330 4X 8 32 UNC V 328 1 550 REF MCR 3000 slpm approximate weight 12 0 Ib 62 Technical Data for Whisper Low Pressure Drop Mass Flow Controllers 0 to 0 5 sccm Full Scale through 0 to 500 sipm Full Scale Standard Specifications Contact Alicat for available options Performance Whisper MCW 8 MCRW Mass Flow Controller Accuracy at calibration 9 i D conditions after tare 0 8 of Reading 0 2 of Full Scale High Accuracy at calibration 0 4 of Reading 0 2 of Full Scale conditions after tare High Accuracy option not available for units ranged under 5 sccm or over 500 slpm Repeatability 0 296 Full Scale Zero Shift and Span Shift 0 02 Full Scale Celsius Atm Operating Range Turndown Ratio 0 596 to 10096 Full Scale 200 1 Turndown Maximum Controllable Flow Rate 102 4 Full Scale Typical Response Time 100 m
17. are custom configured to some extent NOTE Pins 1 5 9 10 and 15 are connected together inside of the device and are common grounding points N C Not Connected Open can be used for custom pin assignments please consult factory Added to allow for full use of features on Alicat devices may not be present on host wiring 92 Additional Information for Alicat CSA and ATEX Approved Devices See the following page for Special Conditions regarding the use of these units C n3G EEx nA IIC T4 Class Div 2 Group A B C and D T4 24 Vdc 0 800A max Class Zone 2 AEx nA IIC T4 WARNINGS EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS DIVISION 2 All Alicat CSA ATEX approved devices are equipped with a locking 6 pin industrial connector The power and signal connections are shown below Female Connector Device Industrial Connector Overall Clearance RS 232TX RS 232RX Remote Tare Meters Ground to Tare Analog Set Point Input Controllers communications and signals ordered to Sa Minimum Cable Bend Removal Clearance Min Clearance w Clearance Requirements for Industrial Connector 93 USE of Alicat instruments M MW MS MC MCW MCS MCR MCRW MCRS P PS PC PCS PCR and PCRS
18. communicates Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure and Temperature 2 The Analog Output Signal and Optional Secondary Analog Output Signal communicate your choice of Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure or Temperature 3 If selecting PROFIBUS no analog signal is available See PROFIBUS specifications for supply voltages and currents www alicat com profibus PROFIBUS and Modbus units do not have the display Range Specific Specifications Full Scale Mass Flow Controller Mechanical Dimensions Process Connections MCV 0 5SCCM to 20SLPM 4 8 H x 6 8 W x 1 5 D 1 4 VCR Male MCVS 0 5SCCM to 20SLPM 5 5 H x 6 8 W x 1 5 D 1 4 VCR Male Welded VCR process connections are recommended for MCV and MCVS applications Please contact Alicat 67 MCV Series All ranges MCVS Series All ranges I 628 k e Int 450 1 500 7 5 580 375 1 125 4X D 240 THRU FO AN O ETO ole K PO e 4 755 628 188 JO F Li 11 a 6 330 750 6 721 MCV approximate weight 3 0 Ib 7 4X Q 240 THRU 5 455 E 188 TOH Li 6 330 750
19. contrast Press SET when you are satisfied Press CANCEL to return to the MISC display 26 DIAG ROTATE TEST DISP STP STP TEMP PRESS MISC2 will display as shown at left STP refers to the functions that allow your selection of standard temperature and pressure conditions This feature is generally useful for comparison purposes to other devices or systems using different STP parameters The STP menu is comprised of the STP TEMP and STP PRESS screens STP TEMP allows you to select from seven standard temperature protocols The arrow position will automatically default to the currently stored value Once a selection has been made and recorded using the SET button a change acknowledgement message will be displayed on screen Selecting RETURN will revert screen to the Main display If the SET selection is already the currently stored value a message indicating that fact will appear STP PRESS enables you to select from one of two standard pressure settings The arrow position will automatically default to the currently stored value Once a selection has been made and recorded using the SET button a change acknowledgement message will be displayed on screen Selecting RETURN will revert screen to the Main display If the SET selection is already the currently stored value a message indicating that fact will appear DOWN ac 15 C 15 56 C 68F 28 C 22141 C TAF 25 C 37 C STP CHANGED 21 11 C RETURN S
20. instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram DB9N Pin out The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9N equipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB9N offerings along with some options for customization Male Connector Front View Female Connector Front View 1 Power In Vdc Analog Input Signal 4 20mA 5Vdc or 10Vdc short to ground nani BEBE 5 Vdc Output Signal or 0 10 Vdc optional z Not Connected Ground common for power digital communications analog signals and alarms Ground common for power digital communications analog signals and alarms 7 Serial RS 232RX or RS 485 8 Serial RS 232TX or RS 485 ME Not Connected Note The above pin out is applicable to all the flow meters and controllers with the DB9N connector The availability of different output signals depends on the options ordered Optional configurations are noted on the unit s calibration sheet Do not connect RS 485 to RS 232 units or cables Damage will occur Check part number or contact factory to verify RS 485 functionality gt Due to variance in cable manufacturing please identify proper wiring pins via continuity check amp color when using blunt cut m
21. is considered normal preventative maintenance Recalibration of Product shall not be treated as a warranty service unless recalibration of Product is required as the result of repairs to Product pursuant to this Warranty Failure of Buyer to send Product to Alicat Scientific for recalibration on a yearly basis after a period of 36 months from date of manufacture will remove any and all obligations regarding repair or replacement of Product as outlined by this Warranty to Buyer from Alicat Scientific This Warranty is in lieu of all other relevant warranties expressed or implied including the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and any warranty against infringement of any patent Continued use or possession of Products after expiration of the applicable warranty period stated above shall be conclusive evidence that the warranty is fulfilled to the full satisfaction of Buyer Alicat makes no warranty as to experimental non standard or developmental Products Accessories purchased from Alicat are not covered by this warranty Conformity Supplemental Information The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and carries the CE Marking accordingly Contact the manufacturer for more information Gas Viscosity Density and Compressibility
22. of different output signals depends on the flow meter options ordered The locking industrial connector is standard on all CSA ATEX approved devices RS 485 is not available on CSA ATEX approved devices 80 gt If your instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram Standard DB9 Pin out The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9 eguipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB9 offerings along with some options for customization Male Connector Front View Female Connector Front View Not Connected 4 20mA analog output signal optional 2 5 12 Vdc or secondary analog output 4 20mA 5Vdc 10Vdc or alarm optional Serial RS 232RX or RS 485 Analog Input Signal 4 20mA 5Vdc or 10Vdc short to ground 4 s for remote tare function on non controllers Serial RS 232TX or RS 485 6 0 5 Vdc Output Signal or 0 10 Vdc optional 7 Ground common for power digital communications analog p ia EB dano zadi signals and alarms Note The above pin out is applicable to all the flow meters and controllers with the DB9 connector The availability of different output signals depends on the options ordered Optional configurations are noted on the unit s calibration s
23. product families only in Class 1 Division 2 applications CSA certifies the use of this product for general use as well as use in hazardous A locations as defined by Class 1 Division 2 Group A B C and D T4 CSA certification is indicated by the product label as shown below and not by the statements in this or any accompanying documentation Special Conditions To comply with CSA certification the following information is included in the product literature e When equipment is properly labeled it is suitable in Class Division 2 Group A B C and D T4 o Tamb 40 C to 50 C e Electrical Rating 24Vdc 0 800A max e Instruments shall be powered by a CSA certified UL listed Class external power supply suitable for the application e Instruments shall be housed in an enclosure with a minimum IP54 rating or location providing equivalent protection e Instruments final approval shall be provided by the local authority having jurisdiction ZaALICAT SCIENTIFIC CEED 3 G EEx nA IIC T4 Class l Div 2 Group A B C and D T4 24 Vdc 0 800A max Class l Zone 2 AEx nA IIC T4 X See manual for special conditions WARNINGS EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS DIVISION 2 Alicat Scientific Inc Tucson AZ USA SP z Tel 520 290 6060 AD ag nn www AlicatScientific com
24. screen many times per second Very short term events can be captured simply by disconnecting there are two telephone symbol icons at the top of the HyperTerminal screen for disconnecting and connecting immediately after the event in question The scroll bar can be driven up to the event and all of the data associated with the event can be selected copied and pasted into Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program as described below For longer term data it is useful to capture the data in a text file With the desired data streaming to the screen select Capture Text from the Transfer Menu Type in the path and file name you wish to use Push the start button When the data collection period is complete simply select Capture Text from the Transfer Menu and select Stop from the sub menu that appears Data that is selected and copied either directly from HyperTerminal or from a text file can be pasted directly into Excel When the data is pasted it will all be in the selected column Select Text to Columns under the Data menu in Excel and a Text to Columns Wizard dialog box will appear Make sure that Fixed Width is selected under Original Data Type in the first dialog box and click Next In the second dialog box set the column widths as desired but the default is usually acceptable Click on Next again In the third dialog box make sure the column data format is set to General and click Finish This separates th
25. the value Press SET to record your value Press CLEAR to return to zero 18 CAUTION NEVER LEAVE A CONTROLLER WITH A NON ZERO SET POINT IF NO PRESSURE IS AVAILABLE TO MAKE FLOW THE CONTROLLER WILL APPLY FULL POWER TO THE VALVE IN AN ATTEMPT TO REACH THE SET POINT WHEN THERE IS NO FLOW THIS CAN MAKE THE VALVE VERY HOT CONTROL SETUP continued SETPT LOOP SETPT SOURCE VAR 18 8 DOLIN Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure CANCEL LOOP VAR The selection of what variable to close the loop on is a feature unigue to Alicat mass flow controllers Pressing the LOOP VAR button on the Control Setup screen will allow you to change what variable is controlled Use the line up and line down buttons to move the arrow in front of the desired option When the mass flow controller is supplied with the control valve upstream of the electronics portion of the system the unit can be set to control on outlet pressure absolute pressures only or volumetric flow rate instead of mass flow rate The change from mass to volume can usually be accomplished without much if any change in the P and D settings When you change from controlling gt flow to controlling pressure sometimes fairly radical changes must be made to the P D variables See page 20 PID TUNING Contact Alicat if you are having difficulties with this procedure ON AUTO OFF AUTO refers to the standard auto tare or auto zero feature The
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29. 5 Serial Modbus PROFIBUS Analog Input Output Signal Options 0 5 Vdc 1 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 4 20 mA dps LE 0 5 Vdc 1 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 4 20 mA Electrical Connection Options 8 Pin Mini DIN 9 pin D sub DB9 15 pin D sub DB15 6 pin locking Supply Voltage 12 to 30 Vdc 15 30 Vdc for 4 20 mA outputs 24 to 30 Vdc Supply Current 0 250 Amp 0 750 Amp 1 The Digital Output Signal communicates Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure and Temperature 2 The Analog Output Signal and Optional Secondary Analog Output Signal communicate your choice of Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure or Temperature 3 If selecting PROFIBUS no analog signal is available See PROFIBUS specifications for supply voltages and currents www alicat com profibus PROFIBUS and Modbus units do not have the display Range Specific Specifications Full Scale Flow Mass Pressure Drop at FS Flow Mechanical Process Connections Controller psid venting to atmosphere Dimensions MCD 0 5 sccm to 50 sccm 1 0 M 5 10 32 Female Thread MCD 100 sccm to 500 sccm 1 0 MCD 1 sipm 1 5 MCD 2 slpm 3 0 3 MCD 5 sipm 20 1 8 NPT Female MCD 10 sipm 55 m gt Dimensions will vary Sum a with valve choice MCRD 100 sipm 32 ME NET Female MCRD 250 slpm 2 4 1 2 NPT Female MCRD 500 sipm 6 5 3 4 NPT Female MCRD 1000 slpm 14 0 A 1 1 4 NPT Female process MCRD 1500 slpm 17 0 connection is availabl
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31. Analog Set Point Input controllers RS 232 TX send or RS 485 Check your device s calibration certificate and user manual for the actual electrical input output requirements as all instruments are custom configured to some extent NOTE Pins 5 7 and 12 are connected together inside of the device and are common grounding points N C Not Connected Open can be used for custom pin assignments please consult factory Added to allow for full use of features on Alicat devices may not be present on host wiring 91 DB15 Pin Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15S eguipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings along with some options for customization DB15S Pin Out Sierra Style Male Connector Front View Female Connector Front View Pin Number Function 1 Ground 2 Primary Analog Signal Output 3 N C 4 N C Ground N C N C Analog Tare meters when grounded Analog Set Point Input controllers 9 fPoweSuplyCommn Ground Check your device s calibration certificate and user manual for the actual electrical input output requirements as all instruments
32. C 2B V 375 MCRS 500 slpm to 1500 slpm approximate weight 9 0 Ib 3 4 NPT Both Sides 2 900 5 987 6 495 i 5 1 120 al l 8 100 mur s 2 7004 2001 350 4 i i R200 p 375 H 4 1 875 2 700 4 9 m 4X 8 32 UNC V 328 4X 8 32 UNC V 330 1 550 REF MCRS 2000 slpm approximate weight 12 0 Ib 76 MCRS Series 0 3000 sipm ele o 2 900 o o ba 2 250 PX e EL e 5 987 jo 9l nm Q a 960 9 i 1 1 4 NPT 8 900 PR 1 125 1490 Both Sides 3 850 3 500 Sq P 1 000 5 4 p 375 n i 2 700 1 875 A El 9 4X 8 32 UNC V 330 4X 8 32 UNC V 328 1 550 REF MCRS 3000 slpm approximate weight 12 0 Ib 77 Technical Data for PROFIBUS Meters Gauges and Controllers NOTICE The following specifications are applicable to Alicat PROFIBUS enabled meters gauges and controllers only All other operating specifications are shown in the Technical Data page for standard Alicat instruments All standard device features and functions are available and operate in accordance with the standard Alicat Scientific device operating manual p
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36. MENUS The device screen defaults to Main display as soon as power is applied to the controller Note See page 27 to rotate the display 180 Main The Main display shows pressure C Exi temperature set point volumetric flow se SETPT CIR and mass flow 13 6 4 000 yan konia Pressing the button adjacent to a SCCM arameter will make that parameter HA JAH pun ee U the primary display unit By hitting the MENU button at the im NE ii bottom right of the screen you will enter the Select Menu display If your controller was ordered with the Totalizer option page 45 pushing the TOTAL SETPT 5 y E TIMER 0123 4 123 TOTAL button once will bring up the 90123 45 Batch Done Totalizing Mode display Pushing MENU HA 3 45 will bring up the Select Menu display GOBB A9 59 SCC BATCH RESET MEMU Select Menu Select Menu From Select Menu you can change the selected gas interact with your RS 232 RS 485 settings read manufacturer s data or access the control set up display Push MAIN to return to the Main display GAS CONTROL SELECT SETUP MRIN 14 MAIN This mode defaults on power up with mass flow as the primary displayed parameter se SETPT i i i sa SB 0 00 The following parameters are displayed in the Main mode SCCM Gas Absolute Pressure This sensor 4 AA Rir references hard vacuum and reads R incoming pressure both above and below local atmospheric pressure This parameter is moved to the pr
37. Male M5 10 32 Buna N O ring face seal to 1 8 Female NPT 57 Technical Data for Alicat MC and MCR Mass Flow Controllers 0 to 0 5 sccm Full Scale through 0 to 3000 sipm Full Scale pecifications Contact Alicat for available options MC 8 MCR Mass Flow Controller Standard Operating S Performance Accuracy at calibration conditions after tare 0 8 of Reading 0 2 of Full Scale High Accuracy at calibration conditions after tare 0 4 of Reading 0 2 of Full Scale High Accuracy option not available for units ranged under 5 sccm or over 500 slpm Repeatability 0 2 Full Scale Zero Shift and Span Shift 0 02 Full Scale Celsius Atm Operating Range Turndown Ratio 0 5 to 100 Full Scale 200 1 Turndown Maximum Controllable Flow Rate 102 4 Full Scale Typical Response Time 100 ms Adjustable Warm up Time lt 1 Second Mass Reference Conditions STP Operating Conditions MC 8 MCR Mass Flow Controller 25 C 8 14 696 psia standard others available on request Operating Temperature 10 to 50 Celsius Humidity Range Non Condensing 0 to 100 Max Internal Pressure Static 145 psig Proof Pressure 175 psig Mounting Attitude Sensitivity MC None MCR Mount with valve cylinder vertical amp upright Valve Type Normally Closed Ingress Protection IP40 Wetted Materials MC 303 8 302 Stainl
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39. OTE This is a current sinking device The receiving circuit is essentially a 250 ohm resistor to ground NOTE 4 20mA output requires at least 15 Vdc power input Electrical Connections and Basic Wiring http www alicat com support instructional videos CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT THIS DEVICE TO LOOP POWERED SYSTEMS AS THIS WILL DESTROY PORTIONS OF THE CIRCUITRY AND VOID THE WARRANTY IF YOU MUST INTERFACE WITH EXISTING LOOP POWERED SYSTEMS ALWAYS USE A SIGNAL ISOLATOR AND A SEPARATE POWER SUPPLY RS 232 RS 485 Digital Input Signal To use the RS 232 or RS 485 input signal connect the RS 232 RS 485 Output Signal Pin 5 the RS 232 RS 485 Input Signal Pin 3 and Ground Pin 8 to your computer serial port as shown below See page 32 for details on accessing RS 232 RS 485 input 8 Pin MiniDIN Cable End 8 Pin MiniDIN Connector 9 Pin Serial Connection 8 Pin MiniDIN Connection 5 Goud Goud 8 DB9 to Mini DIN Connection for RS 232 RS 485 Signals Electrical Connections and Basic Wiring http www alicat com support instructional videos 10 OUTPUT SIGNALS RS 232 RS 485 Digital Output Signal To use the RS 232 or RS 485 output signal it is necessary to connect the RS 232 RS 485 Output Signal Pin 5 the RS 232 RS 485 Input Signal Pin 3 and Ground Pin 8 to your computer serial port as shown on page 8 See page 32 for details on accessing RS 232 RS 485 output Sta
40. SCIENTIFIC SSM ODEM POLL KAN SSALIGAT u FULL TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIFETIME WARRANTY SCIENTIFIC RECALIBRATION Your Alicat instrument is a precision device and Alicat strongly recommends that you send it to us on a yearly basis for recalibration A yearly recalibration does a few things P Itinsures that your unit is functioning according to specification gt Contamination may cause the instrument to measure flow improperly Recalibration insures the instrument is clean and free from debris gt Recalibration maintains your LIFETIME WARRANTY Sending your unit for recalibration is easy and inexpensive Recalibrations are usually shipped within five days of receipt so it s fast too Please keep the original box to return your Alicat instrument for recalibration For more information regarding recalibration see page 50 ACCESSORIES Now that you have your Alicat instrument are you sure you ve got everything you need Alicat accessories can make your job easier Many of our customers also order gt Power Supplies A universal wall power supply that makes it easy to power your Alicat unit just about anywhere in the world gt BB9 Alicat s multi drop box that allows easy connection of up to nine Alicat instruments to a single USB RS 232 or RS 485 port gt MD8DB9 An RS 232 to 8 pin Mini DIN cable to connect your Alicat instrument to a computer A variety of other cables are also available
41. SUREMENT CAPABILITY FULL SCALE 28 OF THE UNIT THIS MAY OCCUR WHEN THE UNIT IS ASKED TO MAKE AN ABRUPT PRESSURE CHANGE IF THE OPTIONAL TOTALIZER IS IN USE AT THAT TIME THE TOTALIZED VALUE WILL NECESSARILY BECOME INCORRECT PLEASE RESET THE TOTALIZER IF SUCH AN OVER FLOW CONDITION HAS OCCURRED 15 Mass Flow Rate The mass flow rate is the volumetric flow rate corrected to a standard temperature and pressure typically 14 696 psia and 25 C This parameter is located in the lower middle of the display It can be moved to the primary display by pushing the button below SCCM in this example Your display may show a different unit of measure preceded by the letter S gt To get an accurate volumetric or mass flow rate the gas being measured must be selected See Gas Select page 21 MENU Pressing MENU switches the screen to the Select Menu display volumetric overrange POV pressure overrange TOV temperature overrange flashes when a measured parameter exceeds the range of the sensor When any item flashes neither the flashing parameter nor the 1 Flashing Error Message An error message MOV mass overrange VOV mass flow measurement is accurate Reducing the value of the flashing parameter to within specified limits will return the unit to normal operation and accuracy If the unit does not return to normal operation contact Alicat 16 SELECT MENU From Select Menu you can change the selected gas intera
42. Stainless Steel Viton Silicone RTV Rubber Glass Reinforced Nylon Aluminum Brass 410 amp 416 Stainless Steel If your application demands a different material please contact Alicat Communications Power Monochrome LCD or Color TFT Display with integrated touchpad MCP Mass Flow Controller Simultaneously displays Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure and Temperature Digital Input Output Signal Options RS 232 Serial RS 485 Serial Modbus PROFIBUS Analog Input Output Signal Options 0 5 Vdc 1 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 4 20 mA Optional Secondary Analog Input Output Signal 0 5 Vdc 1 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 4 20 mA Electrical Connection Options 8 Pin Mini DIN 9 pin D sub DB9 15 pin D sub DB15 6 pin locking Supply Voltage 12 to 30 Vdc 15 30 Vdc for 4 20 mA outputs Supply Current 0 250 Amp 2 The Analog Output Signal and 1 The Digital Output Signal communicates Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure and Temperature Optional Secondary Analog Output Signal communicate your choice of Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure or Temperature 3 If selecting PROFIBUS no analog signal is available See PROFIBUS specifications for supply voltages and currents www alicat com profibus PROFIBUS and Modbus units do not have the display Range Specific Specifications Full Scale Flow Mass Pressure Drop at FS Flow Mechanical 2 Controller psid venting to atmosp
43. TP TEMP Display UP DOWN gt latm 14 696 PSIA 1 bar 1BBKPa 14 58P STP ALREADY SET RETURN SET STP PRESS Display 27 SCROLL AP Sig rari Temp Sig 32471 DP Side 2986 DP Brdg 36673 AP Brdq 36613 Meter Func 199 Power Up 32768 BACK MAIN DIAG TEST This diagnostic screen displays the initial register values configured by the factory which is useful for noting factory settings prior to making any changes It is also helpful for troubleshooting with Alicat customer service personnel Select the DIAG TEST button from the MISC2 screen to view a list of select register values Pressing the SCROLL button will cycle the display through the register screens An example screen is shown at left Press ROTATE DISP and SET to Inverted 180 if your device is inverted The display and buttons will rotate together MANUFACTURER DATA MODEL INFO ALICAT SCIENTIFIC Ph S28 298 6868 Fax 520 290 0109 MODEL SERIAL MO DATE MEL DATE CAL CAL BY SW REV MC 1BBSECHM D 100983 1807214 18 492814 DL Suge Manufacturer Data is accessed by pressing the MFG DATA button on the Select Menu display The initial display shows the name and telephone number of the manufacturer Press MODEL INFO to show important information about your flow device including the model number serial number and date of manufacture Press BACK to return to the MFG DATA display Push MAIN to retur
44. USE of Alicat instruments M MW MS MC MCW MCS MCR MCRW MCRS P PS PC PCS PCR and PCRS product families only in applications reguiring ATEX Certification Properly labeled Alicat instruments comply to the following ATEX standard Ey 3 G EEx nA IIC T4 40 C s Ta s 50 C The examination certificate was issued by the CSA in accordance with accepted practices and procedures This confirms compliance with the European ATEX Directive or Group Il Category 3G equipment ATEX certification is indicated by the product label as shown above and not by the statements in this or any accompanying documentation Special Conditions e Properly labeled equipment is only certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range of 40 C to 50 C only e Electrical Rating 24Vdc 0 800A max e Instruments shall be powered by a CSA certified UL listed Class external power supply suitable for the application e Instruments shall be housed in an enclosure with a minimum IP54 rating or location providing equivalent protection e Instruments final approval shall be provided by the local authority having jurisdiction 94 Serial Number Model Number Notice Alicat Scientific Inc reserves the right to make any changes and improvements to the products described in this manual at any time and without notice This manual is copyrighted This document may not in whole or in part be copied reproduced translated or converted to any electronic m
45. X OOO E 5 495 5 1 120 O 1 120 A 3 4 NPT 8 100 1 125 1 430 BOTH SIDES 6 750 34 4 250 2004 2 7004 5 5 E 200 p 375 2 700 1 875 o 3 4X 8 32UNC V m 4X 8 32UNC V 328 MCRW 500 slpm approximate weight 11 0 Ib 66 Technical Data for MCV 8 MCVS Mass Flow Controllers 0 to 0 5 sccm Full Scale through 0 to 20 slpm Full Scale The Alicat MCV mass flow controller is designed for applications that require tight shut off such as vacuum coating and sputtering processes An integrated pneumatic shut off valve is normally closed and provides positive shut off of 1 x 10 atm scc sec Helium max MCVS controllers are for use with aggressive gases Standard Specifications Contact Alicat for available options Performance MCV Mass Flow Controller MCVS Mass Flow Controller Accuracy at calibration conditions 0 8 of Reading 0 296 of Full Scale after tare High Accuracy at calibration conditions 0 4 of Reading 0 2 of Full Scale after tare High Accuracy option not available for units ranged under 5 sccm Repeatability 0 2 Full Scale Zero Shift and Span Shift 0 02 Full Scale Celsius Atm Operating Range Turndown Ratio 0 5 to 100 Full Scale 200 1 Turndown 1 to 100 Full Scale 100 1 Turndown Maximum Controllable Flow Rate 102 4 Full Scale Typical Response Time 100 ms Adjustable Warm up Time 1 Second Integrated Valve Leak Integrit
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47. al A Other valid addresses are B thru Z Once you have established communication with the unit and have a stream of information filling your screen 1 Type Q A followed by Enter or using the RS 232 RS 485 communication select menu select A as identifier and exit the screen to stop the streaming mode of information Note that the flow of information will not stop while you are typing and you will not be able to read what you have typed Also the unit does not accept a backspace or delete in the line so it must be typed correctly If in doubt simply hit enter and start again If the unit does not get exactly what it is expecting it will ignore it If the line has been typed correctly the data will stop 2 You may now poll the unit by typing A followed by Enter This does an instantaneous poll of unit A and returns the values once You may type A Enter as many times as you like Alternately you could resume streaming mode by typing followed by Enter Repeat step 1 to remove the unit from the streaming mode 3 To assign the unit a new address type New Address e g B Care should be taken not to assign an address to a unit if more than one unit is on the RS 232 RS 485 line as all of the addresses will be reassigned Instead each should be individually attached to the RS 232 RS 485 line given an address and taken off After each unit has been given a unique address they can all be put back on the same lin
48. andard 8 Pin Mini DIN Pin Out Pin Mini DIN cable color Inactive or optional 4 20mA Primary Output Signal Black Static 5 12 Vdc or optional Secondary Analog Output 4 20mA 5Vdc 10Vdc or Basic Alarm ES 3 Serial RS 232RX receive Input Signal Meters Gauges Remote Tare Ground to Tare B n Controllers Analog Set Point Input 8 Brown 5 Serial RS 232TX send Output Signal Yellow 6 0 5 Vdc or optional 0 10 Vdc Output Signal Green Power In as described above D Ground common for power digital communications analog signals and alarms Note The above pin out is applicable to all the flow meters and controllers with the Mini DIN connector The availability of different output signals depends on the options ordered Optional configurations are noted on the unit s calibration sheet Purple 79 Locking Industrial Connector Pin Outs If your Alicat Instrument was ordered with a Six Pin Locking Industrial connection please be sure to reference the following pin out diagram Male Connector Cable Female Connector Device Power In RS 232TX RS 485 RS 232RX RS 485 4 Meters Gauges Remote Tare Ground to Tare Controllers Analog Set Point Input Ground common for power communications and signals 6 Signal Out Voltage or Current as ordered The above pin out is applicable to all the flow meters and controllers ordered with the gt industrial connector The availability
49. anted flow Then increase the Batch value and select a flow Set Point Flow will begin when you press SET in the Set Point screen To cancel a batch in progress clear the Set Point and press SET Note Batch mode operates independently of the desired flow rate but requires a non zero flow rate to run The rate of flow is determined by the controller Set Point value which is established by the user via analog front panel or serial communication methods Batches can be produced more slowly or more rapidly as determined by the user selected Set Point flow rate To turn off Batch Mode Set the Batch value to zero 0 0 via the front panel or RS 232 RS 485 communication using Register 92 If there is a non zero flow Set Point flow will immediately resume and the Totalizer counter will continue per the user established Set Point flow rate 52 Option Remote Electronics for High Line or Gas Temperatures Some applications involve operating temperatures outside the standard Alicat device specifications A solution using remote electronics is available This option is not applicable for liguid devices The flow body s components are minimized to only the reguired sensors The flow data is sent to the microprocessor electronics up to 6 feet away from the sensor package Relocating the sensitive electronics allows for installation of the flow body in ambient temperatures as high as 85 Celsius with gas temperatures unde
50. ate weight 9 0 Ib T o gt MCR Series 2 250 6 28 1 600 0 250 sipm a s S 981 5 495 1120 1 2 NPT ae E o BOTH SIDES to e l Fok H r H L 800 1 125 7 650 S2 L 800 3 075 3 250 575 750 a H 175 STI 7 1875 1 425 l o Le lt 4X 8 32 UNC V 328 4X 8 32 UNC V 375 1 325 REF MCR 250 slpm approximate weight 9 0 Ib 60 MCR Series 2 250 0 500 sipm 0 1000 slpm 0 1500 slpm F oa L 5 495 5 J 1 120 gt r 800 A B 3 4 NPT 1 125 Both Sides 7275 800 p 2 700 3 250 375 2004 E 780 135 1 i A 1 875 1 425 FOS ene 4X 8 32 UNC V 328 4X 8 32 UNC V 375 1 325 REF MCR 1500 slpm approximate weight 9 0 Ib MCR Series 0 2000 sipm OB lo 2 900 o o lo 2 250 lo sel 5 495 11204 6 a sb 1 120 h ji S a 1 450 3 4 NPT 8 100 n BOTH SIDES 6 750 34 4 250 2004 2 7004 i 4 SE 200 p 375 2 700 1 875 o 2 4X 8 32 UNC V Pi 4X8 32UNC y 328 MCR 2000 slpm
51. ation DB15B Pin Out Brooks Style Male Connector Front View Female Connector Front View Function Ground Primary Analog Signal Output N C N C Power Supply Vdc N C N C Analog Tare meters when grounded Analog Set Point Input controllers Power Supply Common Ground Secondary Analog Signal Output fixed 5 12Vdc RS 232 TX send or RS 485 Check your device s calibration certificate and user manual for the actual electrical input output requirements as all instruments are custom configured to some extent NOTE Pins 1 9 and 10 are connected together inside of the device and are common grounding points N C Not Connected Open can be used for custom pin assignments please consult factory 89 DB15 Pin Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15K eguipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings along with some options for customization DB15K Pin Out MKS Style 0000 0000 Male Connector Front View Female Connector Front View N C Primary Analog Signal Output N C N C Power Supply Common N C Power Supply Vdc Analog Tare meters
52. auto tare feature automatically tares takes the detected signal as zero the unit when it receives a zero set point for more than two seconds A zero set point results in the closing of the valve and a known no flow condition This feature makes the device more accurate by periodically removing any cumulative errors associated with drift It is recommended that the controller be left in the default auto tare ON gt mode unless your specific application reguires that it be turned off 19 PID TUNING SETPT SOURCE gt E ga PD2I PID CANCEL LOOP VAR LOOP TYPE SETPT a a MAIN PID Values determine the performance and operation of your proportional control valve These terms dictate control speed control stability overshoot and oscillation All units leave the factory with a generic tuning designed to handle most applications Ifyou encounter issues with valve stability oscillation or speed fine tuning these parameters may resolve the problem Alicat controllers allow you to adjust the Proportional Integral and Differential terms of the PID control loop To change the PID loop parameters push the button below PID Press LOOP TYPE Then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the appropriate PID control algorithm Press SET See the following page for descriptions of the PID Loop Types PID Control Algorithms P refers to the Proportional term of the PID loop I refers to the Integral term of
53. by typing A followed by Enter This does an instantaneous poll and returns the values once You may type A Enter as many times as you like Alternately you could resume streaming mode by typing followed by Enter Repeat You may test your settings for a step change by changing the set point To do this type A32000 A is the default single unit address if you have multiple addressed units on your RS 232 RS 485 line the letter preceding the value would change accordingly followed by Enter to give the unit a full scale set point Monitor the unit s response to the step change to ensure it is satisfactory for your needs Recall that the P term controls how quickly the unit goes from one set point to the next and the D term controls how quickly the signal begins to decelerate as it approaches the new set point controls the overshoot 34 Gas Select The selected gas can be changed via RS 232 RS 485 input To change the selected gas enter the following commands In Polling Mode AddressSS lt Enter gt e g BSS lt Enter gt Where is the number of the gas selected from the table below Note that this also corresponds to the gas select menu on the flow controller screen the Standard gas category is shown in the example below GAS 0 Air Air 1 Argon Ar 2 Methane CH4 3 Carbon Monoxide co 4 Carbon Dioxide co2 5 Ethane C2H6 6 H
54. co 00 MM IN IN ui jo Nje to 00 U rR U1 olo NJ me S Accessory Flow Vision MX GETTING STARTED Power Jack Control Valve 8 Pin MiniDIN Display Screen Outlet Connection Port Flow Direction Arrow Small Valve Mass Flow Controller shown with an upstream valve configuration and connection port fittings Large Valve Mass Flow Controller shown with a downstream valve configuration and connection port fittings MOUNTING MC Series Gas Flow Controllers have holes on the bottom for mounting to flat panels See pages 58 78 Small valve controllers MC Series can usually be mounted in any position Large valve controllers MCR Series should be mounted so that the valve cylinder is vertical and upright Mounting a large valve controller in another position increases the risk of leakage when the controller is being held closed by the spring force No straight runs of pipe are reguired upstream or downstream of the controller PLUMBING Your controller is shipped with plastic plugs fitted in the port openings To lessen the chance of contaminating the flow stream do not remove these plugs until you are ready to install the device Make sure that the gas will flow in the direction indicated by the flow arrow Standard MC Series Gas Flow Controllers have female inlet and outlet port connections Welded VCR and other specialty fittings may have male ports The inlet and outlet port sizes process con
55. control valve for use with certain lower pressure applications see page 69 MCD Series Dual Valve Mass Gas Flow Controllers see pages 30 and 71 Unless otherwise noted the instructions in this manual are applicable to all of the above instruments Full specifications for each device can be found on pages 58 through 78 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 Many Alicat instruments are built for specific applications Two instruments with the same flow range and part number may look and act quite differently depending upon the application the instrument was built for Care should be taken when moving an instrument from one application to another You can find a number of instructional videos related to the operation of this device by visiting the Alicat web site or scanning the QR code ABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Information for Alicat TFT Color Display Instruments Gas Absolute Pressure Page pene 6 8 9 EE EE 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 32 ConfiguringHyperTerminal 8 Changing from Streaming to Polling Mode 32 Sending a Set Point via RS 232 or RS 485 w w W 4 35 36 w N Streaming Mode O 22 B o U1 w w F ojn ul w nis 00 Ui fo jo U1 45 co a Eight Pin Mini DIN Pin Out Information for CSA and ATEX Labeled Devices uI co
56. ct with your RS 232 RS 485 settings read manufacturer s data and access the control setup and miscellaneous screens Press the button next to the desired operation to bring that function to the screen MODEL INFO RLICRT SCIENTIFIC Ph 520 290 6068 Fax 520 290 0109 MISCI MISC2 UNIT ID R Manufacturer Data m Communications Select Miscellaneous RS232 COMM MFG DRTR PSIR C 113 68 421 55 ABA AN UP DOLIN PAGE zpocen Select Menu Standard Factory Custom COMPOSER User Mixes Bioreactor GAS CONTROL Breathing SELECT SETUP MAIN Chronatography Qd 0 00 Fuel CCM SCCM CANCEL SELECT Main Gas Select SETPT LOOP SETPT SOURCE VAR 0 00 ON AUTO PID Control Setup An explanation for each screen can be found on the following pages 17 CONTROL SETUP Control Setup is accessed by pressing the button below Control Setup on the Select Menu display From this screen you can select your set point source choose a loop variable and adjust the PID terms Press BACK to return to the Select Menu display Press MAIN to return to the MAIN display SETPT LOOP SETPT SETPT SOURCE Pressing the button SDURCE VAR a a above SETPT SOURCE will allow you to select how the set point will be conveyed to your controller Use the line up and line down buttons to move the arrow in front of the desired option Then press SET Press
57. cted on the unit If you enter a 0 here the new mix will be assigned the next available number between 236 and 255 Percent 1 The percentage of the first constituent gas The percentage of each constituent must be between 0 01 and 99 99 Values entered beyond two decimal points will be rounded to the nearest 0 0196 Gas Number 1 The Alicat gas number of the first constituent gas Percent 2 The percentage of the first constituent gas Values entered beyond two decimal points will be rounded to the nearest 0 0196 Gas Number 2 The Alicat gas number of the first constituent gas Additional Gases Optional The above pattern of Percent Gas Number may be repeated for additional constituent gases up to a total of 5 constituents The sum of all percentages must be 100 00 On success the unit ID if set is returned followed by a space The number of the gas mixture is then returned followed by the percentages and names of each constituent in the mix If the gas is not successfully mixed a is returned Delete a Gas Mixture To delete a gas mixture enter Unit ID GD Gas Number The number of the COMPOSER user mixture you wish to delete from the unit Only COMPOSER user mixtures can be deleted with this command On success the unit ID if set is returned followed by a space and the number of the gas deleted If the gas is not successfully deleted a is returned 36 Collecting Data The RS 232 RS 485 output updates to the
58. ds The maximum measurable elapsed time is 9999 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds The hours count resets when RESET is pushed an RS 232 or RS 485 clear is executed or on loss of power Press ELAPSED TIME to show this as the primary display SETPT Pushing SETPT will allow you to change the controller s set point RESET The counter can be reset to zero at any time by pushing the RESET button To clear the counter via RS 232 or RS 485 establish serial communication with the meter or controller as described in the RS 232 or RS 485 section of the manual To reset the counter enter the following commands In Polling addressable Mode AddressSST Enter e g BSST lt Enter gt THE MASS FLOW RATE MAY MOMENTARILY EXCEED THE FLOW MEASUREMENT WHEN USING A MASS FLOW CONTROLLER AS AN ABSOLUTE PRESSURE CONTROLLER A CAPABILITY FULL SCALE 2896 OF THE UNIT THIS MAY OCCUR WHEN THE UNIT IS ASKED TO MAKE AN ABRUPT PRESSURE CHANGE IF THE TOTALIZER IS IN USE AT THAT TIME THE TOTALIZED VALUE WILL NECESSARILY BECOME INCORRECT PLEASE RESET THE TOTALIZER IF SUCH AN OVER FLOW CONDITION HAS OCCURRED 51 BATCH PROCESSING MODE CONTROLLERS ONLY Batch mode is a function within the optional Totalizing mode Batch mode is designed to provide repeatable finite flow guantities To activate Batch Mode Press BATCH Then use SELECT DIGIT to move the arrow to the desired digit UP DOUN SELECT and the UP and DOWN buttons to change the value Pre
59. e Calibration Data Sheet that shipped with your controller to determine which output signals were ordered This output may be a 0 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc or 4 20 mA analog signal that can represent any measured parameter With this optional output a controller could output the mass flow rate 0 5 Vdc on pin 6 and the absolute pressure 0 5 Vdc on pin 2 If your device is CSA ATEX approved or equipped with the optional six pin industrial connector please contact Alicat SYSTEMS AS THIS WILL DESTROY PORTIONS OF THE CIRCUITRY AND VOID THE WARRANTY IF YOU MUST INTERFACE WITH EXISTING LOOP POWERED SYSTEMS ALWAYS USE A SIGNAL ISOLATOR AND A SEPARATE POWER SUPPLY 1 CAUTION Do NOT CONNECT THIS DEVICE TO LOOP POWERED 11 SYSTEMS AS THIS WILL DESTROY PORTIONS OF THE CIRCUITRY AND VOID THE WARRANTY IF YOU MUST INTERFACE WITH EXISTING LOOP POWERED SYSTEMS ALWAYS USE A SIGNAL ISOLATOR AND A SEPARATE POWER SUPPLY 1 CAUTION Do NOT CONNECT THIS DEVICE TO LOOP POWERED Purple Ground WW aa Female Serial Cable Front Typical Multiple Device Addressable Wiring Configuration gt The easiest way to connect multiple devices is with a Multi Drop Box see page 54 12 Information for Alicat TFT Color Display Instruments Alicat TFT color display instruments have a high contrast back lit LCD display TFT instruments operate in accordance with Alicat standard operating instructions for our monochrome menus a
60. e and polled individually Sending a Set point via RS 232 RS 485 To send a set point via RS 232 RS 485 Serial must be selected under the Input list in the control set up mode Method 1 Set point may be set in floating point in serial communication using serial command UnitlD SX YZ Example AS4 54 results in Unit ID A changing set point to 4 54 Method 2 Type in a number between 0 and 65535 296 over range where 64000 denotes full scale flow rate and hit Enter The set point column and flow rates should change accordingly If they do not try hitting Enter a couple of times and repeating your command The formula for performing a linear interpolation is as follows Value Desired Set point X 64000 Full Scale Flow Range For example if your device is a 100 slpm full scale unit and you wish to apply a set point of 35 slpm you would enter the following value 22400 35 slpm X 64000 100 slpm If the controller is in polling mode as described in Changing from Streaming Mode to Polling Mode the set point must be preceded by the address of the controller For example if your controller has been given an address of D the set point above would be sent by typing D22400 followed by Enter 33 To adjust the Proportional and Differential P amp D terms via RS 232 RS 485 Type A followed by Enter to stop the streaming mode of information To adjust the P or proportional term of the PID controller
61. e data into columns for manipulation and removes symbols such as the plus signs from the numbers Once the data is in this format it can be graphed or manipulated as desired For extended term data capture see page 38 Data Format The data stream on the screen represents the flow parameters of the main mode in the units shown on the display For mass flow controllers there are six columns of data representing pressure temperature volumetric flow mass flow set point and the selected gas The first column is absolute pressure normally in psia the second column is temperature normally in C the third column is volumetric flow rate in the units specified at time of order and shown on the display the fourth column is mass flow also in the units specified at time of order and shown on the display the fifth column is the currently selected set point value the sixth column designates the currently selected gas For instance if the controller was ordered in units of scfm the display on the controller would read 2 004 scfm and the last two columns of the output below would represent volumetric flow and mass flow in cfm and scfm respectively 4014 70 4025 00 402 004 402 004 2 004 Air 4014 70 4025 00 402 004 402 004 2 004 Air 4014 70 4025 00 402 004 402 004 2 004 Air 4014 70 4025 00 402 004 402 004 2 004 Air Pressure Temp Vol Flow Mass Flow Set Point Gas MC Series Mass Flow Controller Data Format Note On units with the totaliz
62. e for MCRD 2000 slpm 28 6 2000 slpm controllers MCRD 3000 slpm 16 8 1 1 4 NPT Female 1 Lower Pressure Drops Available please see our WHISPER Series mass flow controllers at www alicat com whisper 2 Compatible with Beswick amp Swagelok tube Parker amp face seal push connect and compression adapter fittings VCR and SAE connections upon request 3 Shipped with M 5 10 32 Male Buna N O ring face seal to 1 8 Female NPT fittings 71 ko 1 125 3 350 LI 525 1 050 2 2 463 C be ef ODO ETT aem sl H Dou 4 067 li 350 li IA 1 8 NPT AA l Both Sides 2 225 150 125 6 L T T 925 2X 8 32UNC V 350 pr 2 575 ki s 4 075 oo 4350 EL ee O e o e CTT Dr 3 del LoL r 4X 136 y 420 bie s as 375 72 MCD Series 0 20 sipm shown pss yer 1 8 NP a 1 050 MCRD Series 0 2000 slpm shown Technical Data for Alicat MCS and MCRS Series Mass Flow Controlle
63. e overrange TOV temperature overrange when a measured parameter exceeds the range of the sensors in the device When any item flashes on the display neither the flashing parameter nor the mass flow measurement is accurate Reducing the value of the flashing parameter to within specified limits will return the unit to normal operation and accuracy If the unit does not return to normal contact Alicat After installation there is no flow Alicat MC controllers incorporate normally closed valves and require a set point to operate Check that your set point signal is present and supplied to the correct pin and that the correct set point source is selected under the SETPT SOURCE list in the control set up display Also check that the unit is properly grounded The flow lags below the set point Be sure there is enough pressure available to make the desired flow rate If either the set point signal line and or the output signal line is relatively long it may be necessary to provide heavier wires especially ground wiring to negate voltage drops due to line wire length An inappropriate PID tuning can also cause this symptom if the D term is too large relative to the P term See pages 20 and 21 for more information on PID tuning Controller is slow to react to a set point change or imparts an oscillation to the flow An inappropriate PID tuning can cause these symptoms Use at conditions considerably different than those at which the device was or
64. e recommended default rate of data provision is once every 50 milliseconds and this is suitable for most purposes If a slower or faster streaming data rate is desired register 91 can be changed to a value from 1 millisecond to 65535 milliseconds or slightly over once every minute Below approximately 40 milliseconds data provision will be dependent upon how many parameters are selected Fewer data parameters can be streamed more quickly than more It is left to the user to balance streaming speed with number of parameters streamed To read register 91 type r91 followed by Enter To modify register 91 type w91zX where X is a positive integer from 1 to 65535 followed by Enter To return to the recommended factory default streaming speed type w91 50 Changing From Streaming to Polling Mode When the meter is in the Streaming Mode RS 485 units do not have a streaming mode the screen is updated approximately 10 60 times per second depending on the amount of data on each line so that the user sees the data essentially in real time It is sometimes desirable and necessary when using more than one unit on a single RS 232 line to be able to poll the unit In Polling Mode the unit measures the flow normally but only sends a line of data when it is polled Each unit can be given its own unique identifier or address 32 Unless otherwise specified each unit is shipped with a default address of capit
65. e since the last time the totalizer was cleared The Totalizing Mode screen is accessed by pushing the TOTAL button on the MAIN display TOTAL TIMER Pushing the TOTAL TIMER button will cycle the large numbers on the display between total mass and time elapsed TOTAL SETPT TIMER 123 4 Rollover The customer can also specify at the BB123 45 Batch Dane time of order what the totalizer is to do when 17 3 45 d c RE n The following BBBB B9 59 SCC No Rollover When the counter reaches the BATCH RESET MENU maximum count it stops counting until the counter is cleared Rollover When the counter reaches the maximum count it automatically rolls over to zero and continues counting until the counter is cleared Rollover with Notification When the counter reaches the maximum count it automatically rolls over to zero displays an overflow error and continues counting until the counter is cleared TOTAL MASS The counter can have as many as seven digits At the time of order the customer must specify the range This directly affects the maximum count For instance if a range of 1 100ths of a liter is specified on a meter which is totalizing in liters the maximum count would be 99999 99 liters If the same unit were specified with a 1 liter range the maximum count would be 9999999 liters ELAPSED TIME The small numbers below the mass total show the elapsed time since the last reset in hours minutes and secon
66. edium or machine readable form for commercial purposes without prior written consent from the copyright holder Note Although we provide assistance on Alicat Scientific products both personally and through our literature it is the complete responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of any product to their application Limited Lifetime Warranty Alicat Scientific Inc warrants to the original purchaser hereinafter referred to as Buyer that instruments manufactured by Alicat Scientific hereinafter referred to as Product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the Products Under this warranty the Products will be repaired or replaced at manufacturer s option without charge for parts or labor when the Product is carried or shipped prepaid to the factory together with proof of purchase The foregoing shall constitute the exclusive and sole remedy in lieu of other remedies of the Buyer for any breach by Alicat Scientific of this warranty to the maximum extent permitted by law This warranty does not apply to any Product which has not been installed or used in accordance with the Product operation and installation specifications provided to Buyer verbally or in writing by Alicat Scientific for the proper and normal use of the Product Buyer agrees hereunder that Alicat reserves the right to void any warranty written or implied if upon Alicat s examination of Product shall disclose to Alicat s satis
67. er function the sixth column will be the totalizer value with gas select moving to a seventh column 37 Sending a Simple Script File to HyperTerminal It issometimes desirable to capture data for an extended period of time Standard streaming mode information is useful for short term events however when capturing data for an extended period of time the amount of data and thus the file size can become too large very guickly Without any special programming skills the user can use HyperTerminal and a text editing program such as Microsoft Word to capture text at user defined intervals 1 Open your text editing program MS Word for example 2 Set the cap lock on so that you are typing in capital letters 3 Beginning at the top of the page type A lt Enter gt repeatedly If you re using MS Word you can tell how many lines you have by the line count at the bottom of the screen The number of lines will correspond to the total number of times the flow device will be polled and thus the total number of lines of data it will produce For example A gt gt gt gt A will get a total of six lines of data from the flow meter but you can enter as many as you like The time between each line will be set in HyperTerminal 4 When you have as many lines as you wish go to the File menu and select save In the save dialog box enter a path and file name as desired and in the Save as Type box select the plain text txt option
68. erminal RS 232 RS 485 terminal program installed under the Accessories menu on all Microsoft Windows operating systems 2 Select Properties from the file menu 3 Click on the Configure button under the Connect To tab Be sure the program is set for 19 200 baud or matches the baud rate selected in the RS 232 RS 485 communications menu on the meter and an 8 N 1 None 8 Data Bits No Parity 1 Stop Bit and no Flow Control protocol 4 Under the Settings tab make sure the Terminal Emulation is set to ANSI or Auto Detect 5 Click on the ASCII Setup button and be sure the Send Line Ends with Line Feeds box is not checked and the Echo Typed Characters Locally box and the Append Line Feeds to Incoming Lines boxes are checked Those settings not mentioned here are normally okay in the default position 6 Savethe settings close HyperTerminal and reopen it Streaming Mode RS 485 units do not have a streaming mode In the default Polling Mode the screen should be blank except the blinking cursor In order to get the data streaming to the screen hit the Enter key several times to clear any extraneous information Type followed by Enter or using the RS 232 RS 485 communication select menu select as identifier and exit the screen If data still does not appear check all the connections and COM port assignments Streaming Mode Advanced The streaming data rate is controlled by register 91 Th
69. es will be reguired additional Multi Drop Boxes can be daisy chained together with a double ended 8 pin mini DIN cable plugged into any receptacle on both boxes BB9 Power Supply for Large Valve Controllers The PS24VHC Power Supply 24Vdc High Current is a 6 5Amp 24Vdc power supply designed for running multiple large controllers on a BB9 The 6 5Amp power supply can run as many as 8 large valve controllers which makes it ideal for the BB9 and multiple large valve or small valve large valve combination controllers on a BB9 BB9 Multi Drop Box H 1 55 156 Thru 4 Places 2 TE i f T O G 3 1 75 3 46 H 0 0 O O t 0 340 Thru 2 PL L 175 Thru 2 PL 54 Accessory Flow Vision SC Software Flow Vision SC is an intuitive software interface to help your test cycles run smoother and shorten your engineering time Flow Vision SC lets you connect to and communicate with multiple Alicat units simultaneously Now you can view virtual displays control tabs charts and data lines from every connected Alicat device on the same screen Flow Vision SC supports all RS 232 and RS 485 Serial communication functions including gas selection tareing set point control valve tuning and flow averaging Session Saving Save and reload your configuration data with confidence Script Building Create scripts to adjust
70. ess Steel Viton amp Silicone RTV Rubber Glass Reinforced Nylon Aluminum Brass 430FR Stainless Steel Silicon Glass MCR 303 amp 302 Stainless Steel Viton Silicone RTV Rubber Glass Reinforced Nylon Aluminum 416 Stainless Steel Nickel Silicon Glass If your application demands a different material please contact Alicat Communications Power Monochrome LCD or Color TFT Display with integrated touchpad MC amp MCR Mass Flow Controller Simultaneously displays Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure and Temperature Digital Input Output Signal Options RS 232 Serial RS 485 Serial Modbus PROFIBUS Analog Input Output Signa Options 0 5 Vdc 1 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 4 20 mA Optional Secondary Analog Input Output Signal 0 5 Vdc 1 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 4 20 mA Electrical Connection Options 8 Pin Mini DIN 9 pin D sub DB9 15 pin D sub DB15 6 pin locking Supply Voltage MC 12 to 30 Vdc 15 30 Vdc for 4 20 mA outputs MCR 24 to 30 Vdc Supply Current MC 0 250 Amp MCR 0 750 Amp 1 The Digital Output Signal communicates Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure and Temperature 2 The Analog Output Signal and Optional Secondary Analog Output Signal communicate your choice of Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure or Temperature 3 If selecting PROFIBUS no analog signal is available See PROFIBUS specifications for supply voltages and currents www alicat com prof
71. faction that the Product failure was due solely or in part to accident misuse neglect abuse alteration improper installation unauthorized repair or improper testing by Buyer or agent of Buyer Alicat Scientific shall not be liable under any circumstances for indirect special consequential or incidental damages in connection with or arising out of the sale performance or use of the Products covered by this warranty Alicat Scientific does not recommend warrant or assume responsibility for the use of the Products in life support applications or systems Alicat s warranties as herein above set forth shall not be enlarged diminished or affected by and no obligation or liability shall arise or grow out of Alicat s rendering of technical advice in connection with Buyer s order of the Products furnished hereunder If Product becomes obsolete Alicat Scientific at its own discretion reserves the right to repair the Product with available replacement parts or upgrade the Product to a current commercially available version of the original Product Should upgrading the Product be deemed necessary by Alicat Buyer hereby agrees to pay an upgrade fee equal to seventy percent of the retail value of the replacement Product Alicat Scientific hereunder makes no claim that replacement Products will look function or operate in the same or similar manner as the original product When a Product is returned to Alicat Scientific for recalibration this service
72. heet Do not connect RS 485 to RS 232 units or cables Damage will occur Check part number or contact factory to verify RS 485 functionality gt Due to variance in cable manufacturing please identify proper wiring pins via continuity check amp color when using blunt cut multi strand cables 81 gt If your instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram DB9A Pin out The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9A eguipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB9N offerings along with some options for customization Ground common for power digital communications analog signals and alarms Serial RS 232RX or RS 485 Note The above pin out is applicable to all the flow meters and controllers with the DB9A connector The availability of different output signals depends on the options ordered Optional configurations are noted on the unit s calibration sheet Do not connect RS 485 to RS 232 units or cables Damage will occur Check part number or contact factory to verify RS 485 functionality gt Due to variance in cable manufacturing please identify proper wiring pins via continuity check amp color when using blunt cut multi strand cables 82 gt If your
73. here Dimensions Process Connections MCP 50 slpm T s E MCP 100 sipm 20 4 4 H x 5 4 W x 1 6 D 1 4 NPT Female MCP 250 slpm 60 5 0 H x 6 3 W x 1 6 D 1 2 NPT Female 1 Lower Pressure Drops Available 2 Compatible with Beswick amp Swagelok tube Parker face seal pusi SAE connections upon request please see our WHISPER Series mass flow controllers at www alicat com whisper h connect and compression adapter fittings VCR and 69 MCP Series 50 slpm 1 600 98 a a i 100 sipm 504 ff 500 1 60 ET o Yo L 1 4 NPT 800 800 7 Both sides 3 250 4 750 p 175 EL T C 1 425 ol 4 4X 8 32 UNC V Es 10 slpm to 50 slpm approximate shipping weight 3 0 Ib MCP Series 250 slpm 1 4 NPT Both Sides 4X 136 Y 4 967 9 L 3 625 las 175 1 800 531 8 32 UNC V 375 ot l 1 425 100 slpm to 250 slpm approximate shipping weight 4 4 Ib 70 Technical Data for Alicat MCD and MCRD Dual Valve Mass Flow Controllers 0 to 0 5 sccm Full Scale through 0 to 3000 sipm Full Scale Standard Operating Specifications Contact Alicat for available options Performance MCD Mass Flow Controller MCRD Mass Flow Controller fon poho k ij 0 8 of read
74. ibus PROFIBUS and Modbus units do not have the display Range Specific Specifications Full Scale Flow Mass Mechanical Pressure Drop at FS Flow Process Connections Controller psid venting to atmosphere Dimensions MC 0 5 sccm to 50 sccm 1 0 3 9H x 3 4 W x 1 1 D M 5 10 32 Female Thread MC 100 sccm to 500 sccm 1 0 MC 1 slpm 1 5 sm 4 1H x 3 6 W x 1 1 D 1 8 NPT Female MC 10 slpm 55 MC 20 slpm 20 0 MCR 100 corn 5 5 H x 7 7 W x 2 3 D 1 4 NPT Female MCR 250 sipm 24 5 5 H x 7 7 W x 2 3 D 1 2 NPT Female MCR 500 slpm 6 5 3 4 NPT Female MCR 1000 slpm 14 0 5 9 Hx 7 4 W x 2 3 D A 1 1 4 NPT Female process MCR 1500 slpm 17 0 connection is available for MCR 2000 slpm 28 6 5 5 H x 8 1 W x 2 9 D 2000 slpm controllers MCR 3000 sipm 16 8 5 5H x 8 9 W x 2 9 D 1 1 4 NPT Female SAE connections upon reguest 1 Lower Pressure Drops Available please see our WHISPER Series mass flow controllers at www alicat com whisper 2 Compatible with Beswick amp Swagelok tube Parker face seal push connect and compression adapter fittings VCR and 3 Shipped with M 5 10 32 Male Buna N O ring face seal to 1 8 Female NPT fittings 58 ee 3 897 336 L li NO 525 8 8 336 ri LL 525 M5X0 8 6H BOTH SIDES 2 225
75. iginally set up can necessitate a re tuning of the PID loop See pages 20 and 21 for more information on PID tuning The output signal is lower than the reading at the display This can occur if the output signal is measured some distance from the meter as voltage drops in the wires increase with distance Using heavier gauge wires especially in the ground wire can reduce this effect 48 Meter does not agree with another meter have in line Volumetric meters are affected by pressure drops Volumetric flow meters should not be compared to mass flow meters Mass flow meters can be compared against one another provided there are no leaks between the two meters and they are set to the same standard temperature and pressure Both meters must also be calibrated or set for the gas being measured M Series mass flow meters are normally set to Standard Temperature and Pressure conditions of 25 C and 14 696 psia Note it is possible to special order meters with a customer specified set of standard conditions The calibration sheet provided with each meter lists its standard conditions When performing this comparison it is best to use the smallest transition possible between the two devices Using small transitions will minimize lag and dead volume RS 232 RS 485 Serial Communications is not responding Check that your meter is powered and connected properly Be sure that the port on the computer to which the meter is connected is active
76. imary display by pushing the button above PSIA The engineering unit associated with absolute pressure is pounds per sguare inch absolute psia This can be converted to gage pressure psig by subtracting local atmospheric pressure from the absolute pressure reading PSIG PSIA Local Atmospheric Pressure Gas Temperature MC Series flow controllers measure the incoming temperature of the gas flow The temperature is displayed in degrees Celsius C This parameter is moved to the primary display by pushing the button above C 6 64 MEMU SCCM TOTAL Pushing the button again allows you to select C Celsius K Kelvin F Fahrenheit or R Rankine for the temperature scale CANCEL To select a temperature scale use the UP and DOWN buttons to position the arrow in front of the desired scale Press SET to record your selection and return to the MAIN display The selected temperature scale will be displayed on the screen Set Point The set point SETPT is shown in the upper right of the display For information on changing the set point see SETPT SOURCE page 18 Volumetric Flow Rate This parameter is located in the lower left of the display It is moved to the primary display by pushing the button below CCM in this example Your display may show a different unit of measure CONTROLLER THE MASS FLOW RATE MAY MOMENTARILY EXCEED THE FLOW WHEN USING A MASS FLOW CONTROLLER AS AN ABSOLUTE PRESSURE A MEA
77. in cable manufacturing please identify proper wiring pins via continuity check amp color when using blunt cut multi strand cables 84 gt If your instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram DB9T Pin out The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9T equipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB9T offerings along with some options for customization Serial RS 232TX or RS 485 0 5 Vdc Output Signal or 0 10 Vdc optional Power In Vdc Ground common for power digital communications analog signals and alarms Not Connected Ground common for power digital communications analog signals and alarms Serial RS 232RX or RS 485 Note The above pin out is applicable to all the flow meters and controllers with the DB9T connector The availability of different output signals depends on the options ordered Optional configurations are noted on the unit s calibration sheet Do not connect RS 485 to RS 232 units or cables Damage will occur Check part number or contact factory to verify RS 485 functionality gt Due to variance in cable manufacturing please identify proper wiring pins via continuity check amp color when using blunt cut multi strand cables
78. ing 0 2 of total span from positive full scale to negative full scale Repeatability 0 2 Full Scale Zero Shift and Span Shift 0 0296 Full Scale Celsius Atm Operating Range Turndown Ratio 0 596 to 100 Full Scale 200 1 Turndown Maximum Controllable Flow Rate 102 496 Full Scale Typical Response Time 100 ms Adjustable Warm up Time 1 Second Operating Conditions MCD Mass Flow Controller MCRD Mass Flow Controller Mass Reference Conditions STP 25 C 8 14 696 psia standard others available on request Operating Temperature 10 to 50 Celsius Non Comer 0 to 100 Max Internal Pressure Static 145 psig Proof Pressure 175 psig Mounting Attitude Sensitivity None Mount with valve cylinder vertical amp upright Valve Type Normally Closed Ingress Protection IP40 MCD 303 8 302 Stainless Steel Viton Silicone RTV Rubber Glass Reinforced Nylon Aluminum Brass 430FR Stainless Steel Silicon Glass Wetted Materials MCRD 303 8 302 Stainless Steel Viton Silicone RTV Rubber Glass Reinforced Nylon Aluminum 416 Stainless Steel Nickel Silicon Glass If your application demands a different material please contact Alicat Communications Power MCD Mass Flow Controller MCRD Mass Flow Controller Monochrome LCD or Color TFT Display with integrated touchpad Simultaneously displays Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure and Temperature Digital Input Output Signal Options RS 232 Serial RS 48
79. ment was ordered with a DB15 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15 eguipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings along with some options for customization DB15 Pin Out Alicat Style 00000000 0000000 Male Connector Front View Female Connector Front View Ground Primary Analog Signal Output Ground N C Power Supply Vdc N C N C Analog Tare meters when grounded Analog Set Point Input controllers Power Supply Common Ground Secondary Analog Signal Output fixed 5 12Vdc N C Check your device s calibration certificate and user manual for the actual electrical input output reguirements as all instruments are custom configured to some extent NOTE Pins 1 3 9 10 and 14 are connected together inside of the device and are common grounding points N C Not Connected Open can be used for custom pin assignments please consult factory 87 DB15 Pin Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when co
80. n to the Main display 28 MCV Controller Operating Notes Alicat s MCV mass flow controller is eguipped with an integrated Swagelok positive shutoff valve The normally closed valve is air actuated and will remain closed until it is connected to an air source supplying between 60 and 120 psig of air pressure Once the appropriate amount of air pressure is supplied to the shutoff valve it will open allowing flow through the mass controller Air pressure must be removed from the shutoff valve in order for the valve to close A common method for actuating the shutoff valve incorporates a three way solenoid valve below Air pressure is applied to one side of the solenoid valve while the other side of the solenoid is left open to atmosphere When the solenoid is energized air pressure is delivered to the shutoff valve allowing it to open When the solenoid is returned to a relaxed state air pressure is removed from the shutoff valve allowing it to close The air pressure is vented to atmosphere Solenoid valves for use with the MCV mass flow controller can be ordered from Alicat Note All standard MC Series device features and functions are available on the MCV Series and operate in accordance with the standard MC Series operating instructions Three way Solenoid Valve Air Supply MCV Controller MCV controller and three way solenoid valve 29 MCD Dual Valve Mass Controller Operating Notes The MCD is a
81. nd displays with the following differences Multi Color Display Color Codes GREEN Green labels identify the parameters and or adjustments associated with the button directly above or below the label WHITE The color of each parameter is displayed in white while operating under normal conditions RED The color of a parameter is displayed in red when operating conditions for that parameter exceed 128 of the device s specifications YELLOW Yellow is the eguivalent of the selection arrow on the monochrome display LCD Contrast LCD contrast is ranged from 1 to 11 on color displays with 11 being the greatest contrast Display On Off Pushing the button under the Alicat name will turn the device display on or off This feature is not available on monochrome displays Technical Data for TFT Color Display Meters Gauges and Controllers The following specifications are applicable to Alicat TFT color display meters gauges and controllers only All other operating specifications are shown in the Technical Data page for standard Alicat instruments All standard device features and functions are available and operate in accordance with the Alicat operating manual provided with the device Specification Meter or Small Valve Large Valve Gauge Controller Controller Supply Voltage 7 to 30 Vdc 12 to 30 Vdc 24 to 30 Vdc Supply Current 80 mA 12Vdc 290 mA 9 12Vdc 780 mA 9 70 mA 24Vdc 200 mA 24Vdc 24Vdc 13 DISPLAYS AND
82. ndard Voltage 0 5 Vdc Output Signal MC Series flow controllers equipped with a 0 5 Vdc optional 0 10 Vdc will have this output signal available on Pin 6 This output is generally available in addition to other optionally ordered outputs This voltage is usually in the range of 0 010 Vdc for zero flow and 5 0 Vdc for full scale flow The output voltage is linear over the entire range Ground for this signal is common on Pin 8 Optional 0 10 Vdc Output Signal If your controller was ordered with a 0 10 Vdc output signal it will be available on Pin 6 See the Calibration Data Sheet that shipped with your controller to determine which output signals were ordered This voltage is usually in the range of 0 010 Vdc for zero flow and 10 0 Vdc for full scale flow The output voltage is linear over the entire range Ground for this signal is common on Pin 8 Optional Current 4 20 mA Output Signal If your controller was ordered with a 4 20 mA current output signal it will be available on Pin 1 See the Calibration Data Sheet that shipped with your controller to determine which output signals were ordered The current signal is 4 mA at 0 flow and 20 mA at the controller s full scale flow The output current is linear over the entire range Ground for this signal is common on Pin 8 Current output units require 15 30Vdc power Optional 2nd Analog Output Signal You may specify an optional 2nd analog output on Pin 2 at time of order See th
83. nections for different flow ranges are shown on pages 58 78 Controllers with M5 10 32 ports have O ring face seals and require no sealant or tape Do not use tape with welded or o ring fittings For non M5 10 32 ports use thread sealing Teflon tape to prevent leakage around the port threads Do not wrap the first two threads This will minimize the possibility of getting tape into the flow stream and flow body compounds can cause permanent damage to the controller should they get into the flow stream EJ Do not use pipe dopes or sealants on the process connections as these When changing fittings carefully clean any tape or debris from the port threads We recommend the use of in line sintered filters to prevent large particulates from entering the measurement head of the instrument Suggested maximum particulate sizes are as follows 5 microns for units with FS flow ranges of 0 1 sccm or less 20 microns for units with FS flow ranges between 0 2 sccm and 0 1 slpm 50 microns for units with FS flow ranges of 0 1 slpm or more Connecting Fittings and Filters http www alicat com support instructional videos PRESSURE Maximum operating line pressure is 145 psig 1 MPa If the line pressure is higher than 145 psig 1 MPa use a pressure regulator upstream from the flow controller to reduce the pressure to 145 psig 1 MPa or less Alicat MCP mass flow controllers are fitted with a high performance valve for low press
84. nnecting a non Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15A eguipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings along with some options for customization DB15A Pin Out Aalborg XFM Style Ground Primary Analog Signal Output Analog Tare meters when grounded Analog Set Point Input controllers Ground Power Supply Common Power Supply Vdc RS 232 Tx send RS 485 A receive RS 232 Rx receive RS 485 A send Check your device s calibration certificate and user manual for the actual electrical input output requirements as all instruments are custom configured to some extent Added to allow for full use of features on Alicat devices may not be present on host wiring NOTE Pins 1 4 5 6 and 9 are connected together inside of the device and are common grounding points N C Not Connected Open can be used for custom pin assignments please consult factory 88 DB15 Pin Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15B eguipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings along with some options for customiz
85. pply Voltage MCW 12 to 30 Vdc 15 30 Vdc for 4 20 mA outputs MCRW 24 to 30 Vdc Supply Current MCW 0 250 Amp MCRW 0 750 Amp 1 The Digital Output Signal communicates Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure and Temperature 2 The Analog Output Signal and Optional Secondary Analog Output Signal communicate your choice of Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure or Temperature 3 If selecting PROFIBUS no analog signal is available See PROFIBUS specifications for supply voltages and currents www alicat com profibus PROFIBUS and Modbus units do not have the display Range Specific Specifications Full Scale Flow Mass Pressure Drop at FS Flow Mechanical es Controller psid venting to atmosphere Dimensions Process Connections MCW 0 5 sccm to 2 sccm 0 06 M 5 10 32 Female MCW 5 sccm to 10 sccm 0 08 3 9 H x 3 A W x 1 1 D 2 MCW 20 sccm 0 07 Thread MCW 50 sccm to 200 sccm 0 07 Mews a 4 1 H x 3 8 W x 1 1 D 1 8 NPT Female MCW 2 sipm 0 18 MCRW 5 slpm 0 10 MCRW 10 slpm 0 12 5 5 H x 7 7 W x 2 3 D 1 4 NPT Female MCRW 20 slpm 0 26 MCRW 40 slpm 0 14 5 5 H x 7 7 W x 2 3 D 1 2 NPT Female MCRW 50 slpm 0 17 MCRW 100 slpm 0 30 5 5 H x 7 3 W x 2 3 D 3 4 NPT Female MCRW 250 slpm 0 69 MCRW 500 sipm 0 69 5 5 H x 8 1 W x 2 7 D 3 4 NPT Female 1 Compatible with Beswick amp Swagelok tube Parker face seal push connect and compression adapter fittings VCR and SAE connections upon regue
86. r 100 Celsius In these applications we recommend our custom gauge calibration ata gas temperature of up to 70 Celsius This will reduce zero shift errors that occur when actual gas flow temperatures deviate substantially from the gas calibration temperature This configuration is also used in integrations that reguire a compact flow package at the installation point Option Remote Panel Display Our Remote Display option offers the flexibility of using Alicat s display with units that are embedded inside processes or instrument enclosures The Remote Display retains all of the same features as our standard display The Remote Display is ideal for OEMs Remote Panel Mounting Embedded Systems e Gas Panels e Fuel Cell Test Stations e Leak Detection Systems e Artificial Environments 53 Accessory BB9 Multi Drop Box The BB9 Multi Drop Box makes it convenient to wire multiple flow and or pressure devices to a single RS 232 or RS 485 port Now available with a USB interface The Multi Drop Box has nine 8 pin mini DIN ports available The ports are to be used with a standard double ended 8 pin mini DIN DC 62 style cable going from the box to each flow or pressure device A single DB9 D SUB type connector COM PORT connects using the included cable to the serial connector on a PC or laptop All of the flow and or pressure devices are powered via a terminal block on the front of the box If more than nine devic
87. reduce the tendency of the system to overshoot The PD2I algorithm is a PID algorithm used primarily for high performance pressure and flow control applications It exhibits two basic differences from the PD algorithm that most controllers utilize 1 Instead of applying a damping function based upon the rate of change of the process value it applies a damping function based upon the square of the rate of change of the process value 2 The damping function is applied directly to the proportional error term before that term is used in the proportional and integral functions of the algorithm This provides a certain amount of look ahead capability in the control loop Because of these differences you will note the following 1 Increasing P gain can be used to damp out overshoot and slow oscillations in pressure controllers You will know that P gain is too high when the controller breaks into fast oscillations on step changes in set point On flow controllers too high a P gain results in slower response times Too low a P gain results in overshoot and or slow oscillation A good starting value for P gain is 200 2 If the unit was originally shipped with the PD2I algorithm selected the D gain value should be left at or near the factory setting because it relates primarily to the system phase lags If you are changing from the default algorithm to the PD2I algorithm you should start with a D gain
88. rovided with the device Meter or Small Valve Large Valve Spa Gauge Controller Controller Description Input Output Signal Digital PROFIBUS DP Electrical Connections DB9 Supply Voltage 7 to 30 Vdc 12 to 30 Vdc 24 to 30 Vdc 80mA 12Vdc 295mA 12Vdc Supply Current 65mA Q 24Vdc 280mA 24Vdc 780mA 24Vdc Power and Signal Connections TOP SIDE Connect to the device using two DB9 connectors 5 OO OO O0 1 sn se 5 w 3LOOOOJ6 6 9 The female top connection is PROFIBUS INC ING The male connection on the side is power and 2 OPT GND 2 RS232RX RS 232 or RS 485 3 DP 3 RS232TX 4 RTS 4 NC Pin out diagrams for all PROFIBUS enabled 5 DGD 5 GND Alicat devices are shown SNE ENG 7 OPT 7 to 30VDC 7 7 to 30VDC 8 DI 8 GND 9 NC 9 NC 1 8 NPT Both Sides LI S I 525 1 05 2x 8 32 UNC Y 350 35 MC 1SLPM PROFIBUS PROFIBUS MC1SLPM shown to provide PROFIBUS connector dimensions only Flow body and valve dimensions will vary with range Please see Alicat s device specifications for complete dimensions PROFIBUS units do not have a display screen 78 Eight Pin Mini DIN Connector Pin Outs If your Alicat Instrument was ordered with the standard Eight Pin Mini DIN connection please be sure to reference the following pin out diagram DN GO ol St
89. rs Alicat MCS and MCRS instruments are built for use with aggressive gases For the most part these instruments maintain the specifications of eguivalently ranged MC and MCR Series devices Standard Compatible Gas List for MCS and MCRS Controllers 0 Air Air 23 9826 Ar 2 CO2 C2 1 Argon Ar 24 75 CO2 25 Ar C 75 2 Methane CH4 25 75 Ar 25 He HE 75 3 Carbon Monoxide co 26 75 He 25 Ar HE 25 4 Carbon Dioxide co2 90 He 7 596 Ar 5 Ethane C2H6 27 2 596 CO2 A1025 6 Hydrogen H2 Helistar A1025 7 Helium He 90 Ar 8 CO2 8 Nitrogen N2 28 296 O2 Star29 9 Nitrous Oxide N20 Stargon CS 10 Neon Ne 29 95 Ar 5 CH4 P 5 11 Oxygen 02 30 Nitric Oxide NO 12 Propane C3H8 31 Nitrogen Triflouride NF3 13 normal Butane n C4H10 32 Ammonia NH3 14 Acetylene C2H2 34 Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 15 Ethylene C2H4 36 Propylene C3H6 16 iso Butane i C4H10 In addition the following gases are 17 Krypton Kr available upon reguest 18 Xenon Xe Nitrogen Dioxide to 0 5 NO2 19 Sulfur Hexafluoride SF6 in an inert carrier 20 7596Ar 25 CO2 C 25 Refrigerant gases to 100 21 90 Ar 10 CO2 C 10 Other gases to 1000 ppm in an inert 22 92 Ar 8 CO2 C 8 carrier If your application requires another gas or gas mixture please contact InfoQalicat com or call 888 290 6060 Please refer to Alicat s Technical Data and Specifications for
90. s built in gas property models Be aware that the calibrators that you may be using may be checking against older data sets such as the widely distributed Air Liguide data This may generate apparent calibration discrepancies of up to 0 6 of reading on well behaved gases and as much as 3 of reading on some gases such as propane and butane unless the standard was directly calibrated on the gas in guestion As the older standards are phased out this difference in readings will cease to be a problem If you see a difference between the Alicat meter and your in house standard in addition to calling Alicat Scientific at 520 290 6060 call the manufacturer of your standard for clarification as to which data set they used in their calibration This comparison will in all likelihood resolve the problem 39 7660 0868S ZSL ZIZ LI LLY660 ZOS6ES 0E878 677 uousx 9X 8L 67860 79199 O0680vL L899886 0 ZEBEO OD OOZESESL apuonjexeH ANJINS 945 61 S8Z6 0 SOLO c69vz 13086860 voces L 60E9r 18 ouedold 8HED zL 06660 06771 EST L6L 0ESE666 0 6 80 1 OLZOSSOZ UabAXO ZO LI 87660 62261 OLE9EL LTESV6GO 888081 orzlt gri 9pIXO SNOJJIN OZN 6 56660 yOSTL 80991 91086660 STSyUL OvZvO8Zl USBONIN ZN 8 S000 L 66680 07876 01817000 L Cbv 80 OVOZI LLE UOSN 9 660 SZIZO OSSTOL TL77Z8660 889590 OS6SZOLL SUPLYJOW 71660 06Y EGLZEZ 99762660 6cceve O6vece LST UOJdA1
91. s Adjustable Warm up Time 1 Second Mass Reference Conditions STP 25 C 8 14 696 psia standard others available on request Operating Temperature 10 to 50 Celsius Humidity Range Non Condensing 0 to 100 Max Internal Pressure Static 45 psig Higher line pressures available please contact Alicat Proof Pressure 175 psig Mounting Attitude Sensitivity MCW None MCRW Mount with valve cylinder vertical amp upright Valve Type Normally Closed Ingress Protection IP40 MCW 303 8 302 Stainless Steel Viton amp Silicone RTV Rubber Glass Reinforced Nylon Aluminum Brass 430FR Stainless Steel Silicon Glass Wetted Materials MCRW 303 amp 302 Stainless Steel Viton amp Silicone RTV Rubber Glass Reinforced Nylon Aluminum 416 Stainless Steel Nickel Silicon Glass If your application demands a different material please contact Alicat Communications Power Whisper MCW 8 MCRW Mass Flow Controller Monochrome LCD or Color TFT Display with integrated touchpad Simultaneously displays Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure and Temperature Digital Input Output Signal Options RS 232 Serial RS 485 Serial Modbus PROFIBUS Analog Input Output Signal Options 0 5 Vdc 1 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 4 20 mA Optional Secondary Analog u Sa 0 5 Vdc 1 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 4 20 mA Input Output Signal Electrical Connection Options 8 Pin Mini DIN 9 pin D sub DB9 15 pin D sub DB15 6 pin locking Su
92. s and controllers with the Mini DIN connector The availability of different output signals depends on the options ordered Optional configurations are noted on the unit s calibration sheet CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT POWER TO PINS 1 THROUGH 6 AS PERMANENT DAMAGE CAN OCCUR It is common to mistake Pin 2 labeled 5 12 Vdc Output as the standard 0 5 Vdc analog output signal In fact Pin 2 is normally a constant 5 12 Vdc that reflects the system bus voltage and can be used as a source for the set point signal gt For 6 Pin Locking Industrial Connector DB9 and DB15 pin outs see pages 80 to 82 For PROFIBUS pin outs see page 78 8 INPUT SIGNALS Analog Input Signal Apply analog input to Pin 4 as shown on page 8 For 6 Pin Locking Industrial Connector DB9 and DB15 pin outs see pages 80 to 92 For PROFIBUS pin outs see page 78 Standard 0 5 Vdc is the standard analog input signal Apply the 0 5 Vdc input signal to pin 4 with common ground on pin 8 The 5 12 Vdc output on pin 2 can be wired through a 50K ohm potentiometer and back to the analog input on pin 4 to create an adjustable 0 5 Vdc input signal source as shown below Simple method for providing set point to controllers Optional 0 10 Vdc If specified at time of order a 0 10 Vdc input signal can be applied to pin 4 with common ground on pin 8 Optional 4 20 mA If specified at time of order a 4 20 mA input signal can be applied to pin 4 with common ground on pin 8 N
93. ss CLEAR to return to zero Press SET to record your value If the controller has a non zero Set Point HE 23 45 flow will start immediately If not press SETPT to select a Set Point BABEL clem Batch values can also be established via RS 232 RS 485 communication using Register 92 See RS 232 RS 485 Section of this manual for serial communication methods Note While the Totalizer counter will still reset across power cycles the Batch process value is stored in EEPROM and will remain valid until updated by the user While the Batch is processing the desired Batch value is displayed above the totalizing counter on the Totalizer screen Time elapsed during the Batch processing is displayed below the totalizing counter Press TOTAL TIMER to toggle these values When the active Totalizer reaches the preset Batch value flow ceases and the display updates to Batch Done The Totalizer timer also pauses To start a new batch of the same size simply press RESET The Totalizer can reproduce any number of E fixed Batches in this manner um To start a smaller batch decrease the Batch value Bat 45 The new batch begins when you press RESET u ea E9 59 SCE To continue the existing batch to a larger total volume increase the Batch value Flow resumes as soon as you press OK in the Batch Value screen BATCH RESET MENU To start a larger batch from scratch first clear the flow Set Point to zero to prevent unw
94. st 2 Shipped with M 5 10 32 Male Buna N O ring face seal to 1 8 Female NPT fittings 63 1 las oje oje 3 897 OO a s 336 525 3 338 M5X0 8 10 32 UNF BOTH SIDES MAT dez gt WHISPER MCW 925 0 0 5 sccm po 0 1 sccm 0 2 sccm 0 5 sccm 0 10 sccm MCW 0 5 sccm to 20 sccm approximate shipping weight 1 1 Ib 0 20 sccm 8 32UNC V 4 067 350 350 Ho 2 eid 525 im 1 8 NPT 3 588 14 929 Both Sides 2 225 4 E m 150 125 2 o oo T WHISPER MCW ai 0 50 sccm 0 100 sccm 0 200 sccm 0 500 sccm 0 1slpm MCW 50 sccm to 2 slpm approximate weight 1 2lb 0 2slpm o e 2X Z 8 32 UNC V 350 64 WHISPER MCRW 0 5 slpm 0
95. tes from entering the measurement head of the instrument Suggested maximum particulate sizes are as follows 5 microns for units with FS flow ranges of 0 1 sccm or less 20 microns for units with FS flow ranges between 0 2 sccm and 0 1 slpm 50 microns for units with FS flow ranges of 0 1 slpm or more Recalibration The recommended period for recalibration is once every year A label located on the back of the controller lists the most recent calibration date The controller should be returned to the factory for recalibration within one year from the listed date Before calling to schedule a recalibration please note the serial number on the back of the instrument The Serial Number Model Number and Date of Manufacture are also available on the Model Info display page 28 Cleaning MC Series Flow Controllers require no periodic cleaning If necessary the outside of the controller can be cleaned with a soft dry cloth Avoid excess moisture or solvents For repair recalibration or recycling of this product contact Alicat Scientific Inc 7641 N Business Park Drive Tucson Arizona 85743 USA Ph 520 290 6060 Fax 520 290 0109 e mail infoQalicat com Web site www alicat com 50 Option Totalizing Mode Controllers Controllers can be purchased with the Totalizing Mode option This option adds an additional mode screen that displays the total flow normally in the units of the main flow screen that has passed through the devic
96. th the line delay you specified and the flow device will respond by sending one line of data for each poll it receives when it receives it You can also capture the data to another file as described in the manual under Collecting Data You will be simultaneously sending it a script file and capturing the output to a separate file for analysis Operating Principle All M Series Gas Flow Meters and MC Series Gas Flow Controllers are based on the accurate measurement of volumetric flow The volumetric flow rate is determined by creating a pressure drop across a unique internal restriction known as a Laminar Flow Element LFE and measuring differential pressure across it The restriction is designed so that the gas molecules are forced to move in parallel paths along the entire length of the passage hence laminar streamline flow is established for the entire range of operation of the device Unlike other flow measuring devices in laminar flow meters the relationship between pressure drop and flow is linear gt Please visit the Alicat web site for a detailed explanation this principle http www alicat com technical information theory of operation STANDARD GAS DATA TABLES Those of you who have older Alicat products may notice small discrepancies between the gas property tables of your old and new units Alicat Scientific Inc has incorporated the latest data sets from NIST including their REFPROP 9 data where available in our product
97. the LCD analog or digital signal outputs CONTRAST MAIN ZERO BAND can be adjusted between 0 and 3 296 of the sensor s Full Scale FS Press ZERO BAND Then use SELECT to choose the digit with the arrow and the UP and DOWN buttons to change the value Press SET to record your value Press CLEAR to return to zero DOUN SELECT Pressure Averaging and Flow Averaging may be useful to make it easier to read and interpret H A rapidly fluctuating pressures and flows Pressure and flow averaging can be adjusted between 1 no averaging and 256 maximum averaging peer CEERR These are geometric running averages where the number between 1 and 256 can be considered roughly equivalent to the response time constant in milliseconds This can be effective at smoothing high frequency process oscillations such as those caused by diaphragm pumps Press PRESS AVG Then use SELECT to choose the digit with the arrow and the UP and DOWN buttons to change the value Press SET to record your value Press CLEAR to return to zero Press FLOW AVG Then use SELECT to choose the digit with the arrow and the UP and DOWN buttons to change the value Press SET to record your value Press CLEAR to return to zero Setting a higher number will equal a smoother display LCD CONTRAST The display contrast can be OCEL RESET adjusted between 0 and 30 with zero being the lightest and 30 being the darkest Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the
98. the PID loop D refers to the Differential term of the PID loop Press P or D Then use SELECT to choose the digit with the arrow and the UP and DOWN buttons to change the value Press SET to record your value Press CLEAR to return to zero Before changing the P lor D parameter please Me the initial value so that it can be returned to the factory setting if necessary Valve tuning can be complex If you would like assistance please contact Alicat for technical support Overview of PID Adjustment on Alicat MFCs and Pressure Controllers http www alicat com support instructional videos 20 The PD algorithm is the PID algorithm used on most Alicat controllers It is divided into two segments The first compares the process value to the set point to generate a proportional error The proportional error is multiplied by the P gain with the result added to the output drive register The second operates on the present process value minus the process value during the immediately previous evaluation cycle This velocity term in multiplied by the D gain with the result subtracted from the output drive register The above additions to and subtractions from the output drive register are carried over from process cycle to process cycle thus performing the integration function automatically Increasing the P gain will promote the tendency of the system to overshoot ring or oscillate Increasing the D gain will
99. the equivalently ranged MC and MCR Series instrument for all operating specifications except Operating Range 196 to 10096 Full Scale Turndown Ratio 100 1 316155 303SS 430FRSS FFKM Kalrez standard Wetted Materials Viton EPDM as needed for some gases The dimensions of MCS and MCRS instruments may vary from their standard MC and MCR Series counterparts Dimensional drawings for MCS and MCRS instruments are shown on pages 66 69 73 MCS Series 0 0 5 sccm 0 1 sccm 0 2 sccm 0 5 sccm 0 10 sccm 0 20 sccm 0 50 sccm e T ee 4 397 Q 88 336 336 o l at 525 525 M5X0 8 10 32 UNF Both Sdes 2 225 4 f 150 25 b 925 L 2X 8 32 UNC V 175 0 5 sccm to 50 sccm approximate shipping weight 1 1 Ib MCS Series 0 100 sccm 0 200 sccm 0 500 sccm 0 1 sipm 0 2 sipm 0 5 slpm 0 10 slpm 0 20 slpm 1 050 7 e 4 567 350 es m 525 1 8 NPT Both Sides 350 H 5257 oje e o T T 925 4 2X 8 32 UNC Y 35 100 sccm to 20 slpm approximate weight 1 2 Ib 74 MCRS Series
100. type R21 followed by Enter The computer will respond by reading the current value for register 21 between 0 65535 It is good practice to write this value down so you can return to the factory settings if necessary Enter the value you wish to try by writing the new value to register 21 For example if you wished to try a P term of 220 you would type W21 220 followed by Enter where the bold number denotes the new value The computer will respond to the new value by confirming that 21 220 To see the effect of the change you may now poll the unit by typing A followed by Enter This does an instantaneous poll and returns the values once You may type A Enter as many times as you like Alternately you could resume streaming mode by typing followed by Enter Repeat step 3 to remove the unit from the streaming mode To adjust the D or proportional term of the PID controller type R22 followed by Enter The computer will respond by reading the current value for register 22 between 0 65535 It is good practice to write this value down so you can return to the factory settings if necessary Enter the value you wish to try by writing the new value to register 22 For example if you wished to try a D term of 25 you would type W22 25 followed by Enter where the bold number denotes the new value The computer will respond to the new value by confirming that 22 25 To see the effect of the change you may now poll the unit
101. ulti strand cables 83 gt If your instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin out diagram DB9R Pin out The following pin out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9R equipped Alicat Not all features may be available between brands but the common denominators are featured in our DB9R offerings along with some options for customization Male Connector Front View Female Connector Front View Serial RS 232TX or RS 485 4 0 5 Vdc Output Signal or 0 10 Vdc optional Analog Input Signal 4 20mA 5Vdc or 10Vdc short to ground for remote tare function on non controllers 4 Ground common for power digital communications analog signals and alarms Not Connected 6 Serial RS 232RX or RS 485 Power In Vdc Ground common for power digital communications analog signals and alarms Ground common for power digital communications analog signals and alarms Note The above pin out is applicable to all the flow meters and controllers with the DB9R connector The availability of different output signals depends on the options ordered Optional configurations are noted on the unit s calibration sheet Do not connect RS 485 to RS 232 units or cables Damage will occur Check part number or contact factory to verify RS 485 functionality gt Due to variance
102. ure Corrosive page 41 Pure Non Corrosive page 40 Refrigerant page 42 gt Stack page 47 Welding page 43 Press PAGE to view a new page in the gas category list Press SELECT to view the gases in the selected category Align the arrow with the desired gas Press SET to record your selection and return to the MAIN display The selected gas will be displayed on the screen Pure Corrosive and Refrigerant gases are only available on S Series instruments that are compatible with these gases Note Gas Select may not be available on units ordered with a custom gas or blend See pages 40 47 for a full list of gases in each category 22 COMPOSER UP DOWN gt Add Mix ZA Free CANCEL DOWN COMPOSER Mix name BACK CHANGE CANCEL CASE EDIT ADD GAS NAME COMPOSER Mix MUGAS 4 44 of Total BACK CHANGE CANCEL CASE HEAT LETTER GAS OPTNS Composer allows you to program and save up to 20 custom gas mixes containing 2 to 5 component gases found in the gas lists pages 40 47 The minimum resolution is 0 01 Composer is accessed by selecting COMPOSER User Mixes on the GAS SELECT display Press SET when the arrow is aligned with Add Mix Name the mix by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons for letters numerals and symbols CHANGE CASE Toggles the letter case Letters remain in selected case until CHANGE CASE is pushed again Press SET to save the name After naming the mi
103. ure applications MCP mass flow controllers have a maximum operating line pressure of 80 psig See page 69 MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE SOLID STATE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER N CAUTION EXCEEDING THE MAKIMUM SPECIFIED LINE PRESSURE POWER AND SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Power can be supplied to your controller through either the power jack power jack not available on CSA ATEX approved devices or the 8 pin Mini DIN connector An AC to DC adapter which converts line AC power to DC voltage and current as specified below is reguired to use the power jack Small Valve controllers require a 12 30Vdc power supply with a 2 1 mm female positive center plug capable of supplying 250 mA NOTE 4 20mA analog output requires at least 15 Vdc Large Valve controllers require a 24 30 Vdc power supply with a 2 1 mm female positive center plug capable of supplying at least 750mA Mini DIN cable color 1 Not Connected or optional 4 20mA Primary Output Signal Static 5 12 Vdc or optional Secondary Analog Output 4 20mA Brown 5Vdc 10Vdc or Basic Alarm Serial RS 232RX receive Input Signal Meters Gauges Remote Tare Ground to Tare Orange Controllers lt Analog Set Point Input Serial RS 232TX send Output Signal 6 0 5 Vdc or optional 0 10 Vdc Output Signal Power In as described above Blue 8 Ground common for power communications and analog signals Note The above pin out is applicable to all the flow meter
104. value of 20 3 The I gain is used to control the rate at which the process converges to the set point after the initial step change Too low a value for gain shows up as a process value that jumps to near the set point and then takes awhile to converge the rest of the way Too high a value for gain results in oscillation A good starting value for the I gain is 200 21 GAS SELECT UP DOWN PAGE Recent Standard Factory Custom COMPOSER User Hixes Bioreactor Breathing Chromatography Fuel CANCEL DOWN PAGE gt Fuel Laser 02 Concentrator Pure Corrosive Pure Hon Corrosive Refrigerant Stack Welding CANCEL Gas Select allows you to set your device to up to 150 standard gases and mixes You can also use COMPOSER to program and store up to 20 additional gas mixes Gas Select is accessed by pressing the button below GAS SELECT on the Select Menu display To select a gas use the UP and DOWN buttons to position the arrow in front of the desired gas category Recent Eight most recent selections Standard Gases and mixes standard on earlier Alicat instruments page 40 Factory Custom Present only if customer requested gases were added at the factory COMPOSER User Mixes Gas mixes programmed by the user page 23 Bioreactor page 44 Breathing page 45 Chromatography page 47 Fuel page 46 Laser page 46 02 Concentrator page 47 P
105. versatile Dual Valve Mass Flow and Pressure Controller It can be used to e Measure mass flow and volumetric flow in both directions plus absolute pressure and temperature e Control mass or volumetric flow from a pressurized source or to vacuum e Control absolute pressure or back pressure in a flowing process e Control absolute pressure in a closed volume with automatic venting Application examples are shown below and on the following page Please contact Alicat if you have any questions regarding MCD use Outlet Valve Process Connection Inlet Valve Process Connection Inlet Valve Outlet Valve MCD rear view Mass Flow or Volumetric Flow Control 7 Gas Source Process FLOW v MCD top view 30 Inverse Mass Flow or Volumetric Flow Control with Vacuum Vacuum Source Process Bidirectional Mass Flow or Volumetric Flow Control Vacuum Source Gas Source Process FLOW Flowing Absolute Pressure Control Vacuum Source Back Pressure Control Gas Source Process A Positive Pressure Control Dead Ended Absolute Pressure Control Atmosphere or Vacuum Gas Source Closed Process RS 232 RS 485 Output and Input Configuring HyperTerminal 1 Open your HyperT
106. x press ADD GAS and select the gas category and the component gas Select the digit with arrow and adjust the with the UP and DOWN buttons Press set to save Add up to 4 more gases as needed The total must equal 10096 or an error message will appear GAS OPTNS allows you to adjust the percentage of the constituents or delete a gas from the mix Gas mixes cannot be adjusted after they have been saved 23 DOWN SELECT DIGIT Percent of Air JAHH BACK CANCEL CLEAR DOWN SELECT DIGIT Percent of He Helium 24 46 BALK CANCEL CLEAR CREATE CREATE NEU SIMILAR COMPOSER USER MIX HyGas HAS BEEN SRVED SELECT MIXTURE DOWN SELEET DIGIT Percent of Ar Argon 38 81 BRCK CANCEL CLEAR EDIT ADD GAS GAS NAME OPTNS COMPOSER Mix MyGAS 50x Air 30 AR Argon 28x He Helium 166 64 Total CANCEL Once the mix has been saved you may press CREATE SIMILAR to compose an additional mix based on the mix you have just saved This CREATE SIMILAR option is not available after leaving this screen Press CREATE NEW to add a completely new mix Press SELECT MIXTURE to bring the custom mix onto the MAIN display 24 COMMUNICATION SELECT UNIT ID H UNIT ID C BACK RESET A DOM 1921414 Access Communication Select by pressing the button above RS232 COMM or RS485 COMM on the Select Menu display Unit ID Valid unit identifiers are the letters A Z and 9
107. y 1 x 10 atm scc sec Helium max Operating Conditions MCV Mass Flow Controller MCVS Mass Flow Controller Mass Reference Conditions STP 25 C 8 14 696 psia standard others available on request Operating Temperature 10 to 50 Celsius Humidity Range Non Condensing 0 to 100 i 145 psig roof Pressi 175 psig Mounting Attitude Sensitivity None Valve Type Normally Closed Ingress Protection IP40 MCV 316L 303 amp 302 Stainless Steel Viton Silicone RTV Rubber Glass Reinforced Nylon Aluminum Brass 430FR Stainless Steel Silicon Glass PCTFE Wetted Materials MCVS 316LSS 303SS 430FRSS FFKM Kalrez standard Viton EPDM Buna Neo prene as needed for some gases If your application demands a different material please contact Alicat Communications Power Whisper MCV 8 MCVS Mass Flow Controller Monochrome LCD or Color TFT Display with integrated touchpad Simultaneously displays Mass Flow Volumetric Flow Pressure and Temperature Digital Input Output Signal Options RS 232 Serial RS 485 Serial Modbus PROFIBUS Analog Input Output Signal Options 0 5 Vdc 1 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 4 20 mA Optional Secondary Analog DU 0 5 Vdc 1 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc 4 20 mA Input Output Signal Electrical Connection Options 8 Pin Mini DIN 9 pin D sub DB9 15 pin D sub DB15 6 pin locking Supply Voltage 12 to 30 Vdc 15 30 Vdc for 4 20 mA outputs Supply Current 0 250 Amp 1 The Digital Output Signal
108. ydrogen H2 7 Helium He 8 Nitrogen N2 9 Nitrous Oxide N20 10 Neon Ne 11 Oxygen 02 12 Propane C3H8 13 normal Butane n C4H10 14 Acetylene C2H2 15 Ethylene C2H4 16 iso Butane i C2H10 17 Krypton Kr 18 Xenon Xe 19 Sulfur Hexafluoride SF6 20 7596 Argon 25 CO2 C 25 21 90 Argon 1096 CO2 C 10 22 9296 Argon 896 CO2 C 8 23 9896 Argon 296 CO2 C 2 24 7596 CO2 2596 Argon C 75 25 75 Argon 25 Helium HE 75 26 7596 Helium 2596 Argon HE 25 90 Helium 7 596 Argon 2 596 CO2 22 Praxair Helistar A1025 alo a 90 Argon 8 CO2 2 Oxygen zA Praxair Stargon CS stano 29 95 Argon 5 Methane P 5 For example to select Propane enter 12 lt Enter gt 35 Creating and Deleting Gas Mixtures with COMPOSER using RS 232 or RS 485 Note All commands must be prefixed with the unit ID if the unit is not in streaming mode You may create and store up to 20 gas mixtures containing up to five constituent gases each Create a Gas Mixture To create a gas mixture enter a single line command according to the following formula Unit ID GM Gas Name Gas Mix Number Percent 1 Gas Number 1 Percent 2 Gas Number 2 Gas Name Name your mixture using a maximum of 6 characters Gas Mix Number COMPOSER user mixes have Alicat gas numbers between 236 and 255 You can assign any number in this range to your new mixture If another mixture with the same number exists it will be overwritten even if that gas is currently sele

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