Liquid Dosing Control Manual
9.17.150 rev A – September 2020
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2. Connect and Configure
2.1 Connect with the device
Several methods to open connection with the Bronkhorst controlling instrument
2.1.1 Via FlowDDE and FlowPlot
Refer to the instrument manual for details
2.1.2 Via FlowSuite
Find out more about FlowSuite on our
2.1.3 Via user specific control platform
Refer to the manual of the used platform.
Bronkhorst offers Fieldbus specific
2.2 Modify controller configuration
2.2.1 Disable and Enable protected mode
To prevent accidental changes to the instrument settings, a Protection mode has been
automatically enabled. Disabling this mode is required at several steps throughout this document.
After making the required changes, it is strongly recommended to enable the protection mode
again.
Parameters marked with a
symbol can only be changed after disabling the protected mode
Disable protected mode
- Write value 64 to parameter 7 – Init Reset
(unlock secured parameters)
Enable protected mode
- Write value 82 to parameter 7 – Init Reset
(lock secured parameters)
2.2.2 Change configuration from Flow Meter to Flow Controller
When the Bronkhorst instrument has been purchased as a controller, then the controller functions
have been enabled. If an instrument was originally purchased as a flow meter and needs to be
configured as a controller, then please contact your local Bronkhorst representative for support.
