Alicat V Series Volumetric Flow Meter Manuel d'utilisateur

16 SeriesMass and VolumetricPrecision Gas Flow MeterOperating ManualInnovative Flow and Pressure Solutions

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9An optional industrial connector is also available:165432Pin Function Cable Color1Power In ( + )Red2 RS-232 Output Blue3 RS-232 Input Signal White4

10M Series Mass Flow Meter OperationThe M Series Mass Flow Meter provides a multitude of useful ow data in one simple, rugged device. The M Series ca

11Gas Absolute Pressure: The M Series ow meters utilize an absolute pressure sensor to measure the line pressure of the gas ow being monitored. This

12Select Menu ModePushing “Mode” once will bring up the “Select Menu” display. Push the button nearest your selection to go to the corresponding scree

13Communication SelectThe Communication Select mode is accessed by pressing the button below “Comm. RS-232” on the Select Menu display. The screen wil

14Manufacturer Data“Manufacturer Data” is accessed by pressing the “Mfg. Data” button on the Select Menu display (Figure 7). The “Mfg 1”

15Select Main>LCD Contrast(10) . 10PVM DBand (0.5% FS)PRESS Avg (008) . . . 008FLOW Avg (100) . . . . 100UP DOWN MiscFigur

16V Series Volumetric Flow Meter OperationThe V Series can have several screen “modes” depending on how the device is ordered. All V Series meters ha

17Flashing Error Message: Our volumetric ow meters and controllers display an error message (VOV = volumetric overrange) when a measured

01/20/2009 Rev.12 DOC-ALIMAN16Conformity / Supplemental Information:The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Di

18In 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 s

19Gas Select – The selected gas can be changed via RS-232 input. To change the selected gas, enter the following commands: In Streaming Mode: $$#<

20Collecting Data:The RS-232 output updates to the screen many times per second. Very short-term events can be captured simply by disco

21Sending a Simple Script File to HyperTerminal®It is sometimes desirable to capture data for an extended period of time. Standard streaming mode info

22Operating PrincipleAll M and V Series Gas Flow Meters are based on the accurate measurement of volumetric ow. The volumetric ow rate is determ

23Other Gases: M Series Flow Meters can easily be used to measure the ow rate of gases other than those listed as long as “non-corrosive” gas compati

24Once the corrected mass ow rate at standard conditions has been determined and the density at standard conditions is known (see the densi

25This reduces to: Pa Va / Za Ta = Ps Vs / Zs Ts , eliminating R and n.Alicat mass ow meters model gas ows based upon the non-ideal gas characterist

26GasNumberShort Form Long FormViscosity*25 deg C 14.696 PSIADensity**25 deg C 14.696 PSIACompressibility 25 deg C 14.696 PSIA0 Air Air 184.918 1.1840

27GasNumberShort Form Long FormViscosity*0 deg C 14.696 PSIADensity**0 deg C 14.696 PSIACompressibility 0 deg C 14.696 PSIA0 Air Air 172.588 1.2927 0.

Protect your Warranty and Extend the Life of your ProductFailure to follow general safety and operating procedures as presented in this document and t

28Volumetric Flow Meters Under PressureV Series Volumetric Flow Meters are intended for use in low pressure applications. This is because an accurate

29TROUBLESHOOTINGDisplay does not come on or is weak.Check power and ground connections.Flow reading is approximately xed either near zero or near f

30RS-232 Serial Communications is not responding.Check that your meter is powered and connected properly. Be sure that the port on the computer to whi

31Dimensional Drawings: page 35SpecicationMassMeterVolumetricMeterDescriptionAccuracy ± (0.8% of Reading + 0.2% of Full Scale)At calibration conditio

32Dimensional Drawings: page 35, 36SpecicationMassMeterVolumetricMeterDescriptionAccuracy ± (0.8% of Reading + 0.2% of Full Scale)At calibration cond

33Dimensional Drawings: page 36, 37SpecicationMassMeterVolumetricMeterDescriptionAccuracy ± (0.8% of Reading + 0.2% of Full Scale)At calibration cond

34Dimensional Drawings: page 37SpecicationMassMeterVolumetricMeterDescriptionAccuracy ± (0.8% of Reading + 0.2% of Full Scale)At calibration conditio

35M & V Series:0 – 0.5SCCM0 – 1SCCM0 – 2SCCM0 – 5SCCM0 – 10SCCM0 – 20SCCM0 – 50SCCMM & V Series:0 – 100SCCM0 – 200SCCM0 – 500SCCM0 – 1SLPM0 –

36M & V Series:0 – 20SLPMM & V Series:0 – 50SLPM0 – 100SLPM

37M & V Series:0 – 250SLPMM & V Series:0 – 500SLPM0 – 1000SLPM0 – 1500SLPM

Advice for Device OperationDo take note of what gas calibration setting is selected on mass and volumetric devices.Do consider that changing or mixing

38Option: Totalizing Mode ScreenM and V Series Flow Meters and Controllers can be purchased with the Totalizing Mode option. This option adds an addit

39Alicat Portable Meters and GaugesAlicat Portable Flow Meters and Gauges use a common 9 Volt battery located in the top section of your meter. Output

40Option: Remote Electronics for High Line or Gas TemperaturesSome applications involve operating temperatures outside the standard Alicat device spec

41Accessory: Flow Vision™ SC SoftwareFlow Vision™ SC is an intuitive software interface to help your test cycles run smoother and shorten your enginee

42AccessoriesPart Number DescriptionFLOWVISIONSC Flow Vision™ SC software for interface with all Alicat instrumentsBB-9 Multi-Drop BoxPCASE Industrial

43DB15 Pin-OutNote: The above pin-out is correct for units with a DB15 pin-out. If your unit is marked DB15H or DB15K, you must use the correct pin-ou

44DB15H Pin-OutPin Number Function6 Signal Out7 Ground11 Supply14 Set-Point10 Secondary Out2 RS-232 Receive15 RS-232 Send711 14151026DB15K Pin-OutPin

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Table of Contents PageInstallation 5 Plumbing 5 Mounting 5 Application 5 Power and Signal Connections 6 RS-232 Digital O

Table of Contents Page Tare 18 Gas Select 19 Collecting Data 20 Data Format 20 Sending a Simple Script File to HyperTerminal® 21

5Thank you for purchasing an M or V Series Gas Flow Meter. Please take the time to nd and read the information contained in this manual. This will he

6Power and Signal ConnectionsPower can be supplied to your M or V Series meter through either the power jack or the 8 pin Mini-DIN connector as shown

7RS-232 Digital Output SignalIf you will be using the RS-232 output signal, it is necessary to connect the RS-232 Output Signal (Pin 5), the