Bronkhorst
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Table of contents
1 SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 References to other applicable documents ......................................................................................................... 5
2 STARTING UP ................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Check properties .................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Rated pressure test inspection ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Check piping......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Install system ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Leak check............................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.6 Electrical connection ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.7 Analog / Digital operation ................................................................................................................................... 8
2.8 Multi-functional switch operation ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.9 Purging ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.10 Zeroing ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.11 Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.12 Supply pressure ................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.13 Description ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.13.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.13.2 Functional modules ............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.13.3 Flow modules ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.13.4 Pressure modules ................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.13.5 Solenoid Operated shut off valves ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.13.6 Toggle valves........................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.13.7 Needle valves ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.13.8 Pneumatic operated shut off valves .................................................................................................................... 14
2.13.9 Pneumatic operated shut off 3/2 valves ............................................................................................................. 16
2.13.10 Filter modules ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.13.11 Blind/Flow plates ................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.14 Model key ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
3 BASIC OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.2 Analog operation ................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.3 Manual interface: micro-switch and LED’s .......................................................................................................... 19
3.4 RS232 FLOW-BUS operation ................................................................................................................................ 19
3.5 Fieldbus operation ............................................................................................................................................... 21
4 ADVANCED OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 22
4.1 Using mass flow meters/controllers on different gases or under different conditions ...................................... 22
4.1.1 Stored calibration curves ..................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.2 Multi Fluid / Multi Range instruments ................................................................................................................ 22
4.1.3 Conversion factor calculation using Fluidat software.......................................................................................... 22
4.1.4 Sealing material ................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.5 Maximum pressure drop ..................................................................................................................................... 23
5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE ................................................................................................................ 24
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
5.2 LED indication ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.3 Troubleshooting summary general ...................................................................................................................... 25
5.4 Service ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
6 REMOVAL AND RETURN INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 27