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Bronkhorst®

Instruction Manual FLOW-CONTROL series

9.17.115B

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Warranty

Bronkhorst® products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date

of shipment, provided they are used in accordance with the ordering specifications and not subject to abuse or physical

damage. Products that do not operate properly during this period may be repaired or replaced at no charge. Repairs are

normally warranted for one year or the balance of the original warranty, whichever is the longer.

For general warranty terms applying to Mass Flow ONLINE products, see the 'Guarantee' section of the Terms and

conditions:

www.massflow-online.com/shop/en/conditions.html

The warranty includes all initial and latent defects, random failures, and indeterminable internal causes.

It excludes failures and damage caused by the customer, such as contamination, improper electrical hook-up, physical shock

etc.

Re-conditioning of products primarily returned for warranty service that is partly or wholly judged non-warranty may be

charged for.

Mass Flow ONLINE B.V. or affiliated company prepays outgoing freight charges when any part of the service is performed

under warranty, unless otherwise agreed upon beforehand, however, if the product has been returned collect to our factory

or service center, these costs are added to the repair invoice. Import and/or export charges, foreign shipping

methods/carriers are paid by the customer.

General safety precautions

This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety

precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read the operating information carefully before using the product.

Before operating, make sure the line cord is connected to a properly grounded power receptacle. Inspect the connecting

cables for cracks or breaks before each use.

The equipment and accessories must be used in accordance with their specifications and operating instructions, otherwise

the safety of the equipment may be impaired.

If required, replace fuses with the same type and rating for continued protection against fire hazard.

Opening the equipment is not allowed. There are no repairable parts inside. In case of a defect please return the equipment

to Mass Flow ONLINE B.V.

One or more warning signs may be present on different parts of the product. These signs have the following meaning:

Consult the instruction manual for handling instructions

Surface may get hot during operation

Shock hazard; electrical parts inside

To maintain protection from electric shock and fire, replacement components must be obtained from Mass Flow ONLINE.

Standard fuses, with applicable national safety approvals, may be used if the rating and type are the same. Other

components that are not safety related may be obtained from other suppliers, as long as they are equivalent to the original

component. Selected parts should be obtained only through Mass Flow ONLINE, to maintain accuracy and functionality of

the product. If you are unsure about the relevance of a replacement component, contact Mass Flow ONLINE for information.

Summary of Contents for FLOW-CONTROL Series

Page 1: ... 2018 ATTENTION Pleaseread this Instruction Manualcarefully beforeinstalling and operating theinstrument Notfollowing theguidelines could resultin personalinjury and ordamageto theequipment FLOW CONTROL series Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...ationwill facilitatetheuseoftheinstrument and or contributetoitsoptimal performance Additional infoavailableontheinternet or from your local salesrepresentative Receipt of equipment Check the outside package box for damage incurred during shipment If the box is damaged then the local carrier must be notified at once regarding his liability if so required At the same time a report should be submitt...

Page 3: ...afety precautions This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury Read the operating information carefully before using the product Before operating make sure the line cord is connected to a properly grounded power receptacle Inspect the connecting cables for cracks or breaks before e...

Page 4: ...Bronkhorst Instruction Manual FLOW CONTROL series 9 17 115B 4 ...

Page 5: ...scription 7 Process 1 3 1 8 Wetted materials 1 3 2 8 Flow capacity 1 3 3 9 1 4 Other documents 10 Installation 2 10 2 1 Check properties 10 2 2 Mounting 10 2 3 Fluidic connections 11 Operation 3 11 3 1 First use 11 3 2 Points of attention 12 Maintenance 4 13 Troubleshooting and service 5 13 5 1 Common issues 13 5 2 Service 14 Removal and return instructions 6 ...

Page 6: ...CO Carbon monoxide Ar Argon CO2 Carbon dioxide CH4 Methane C3H8 Propane N2O Nitrous oxide C4H10 Butane H2O water For other media alwayscheckcompatibilitywiththewettedparts beforedeployingtheinstrument seeWetted materials FLOW CONTROLinstrumentsarenot suitablefor usewithHe Helium andH Hydrogen Theenduser isconsideredtobefamiliar withthenecessarysafetyprecautions andtocomplywiththeappropriate protec...

Page 7: ...e equally unstable The FLOW CONTROL eliminates this effect by keeping the pressure drop across the needle valve DP constant with the aid of a membrane operated normally open valve The membrane is actuated by a mechanical spring which forces the valve to open Pressurizing the inlet adds pressure to the volume under the membrane until it is lifted causing the pressure compensation valve to close At ...

Page 8: ...le below lists the flow capacities for compatible media Ranges are in ln min SLM measured at 0 C and 1 013 bar a except where otherwise stated Media FC 001 FC 002 FC 004 FC 005 Air 0 02 0 6 0 02 7 0 02 25 0 02 50 N2 0 02 0 6 0 02 7 0 02 25 0 02 50 O2 0 02 0 55 0 02 6 5 0 02 23 0 02 47 CO 0 02 0 6 0 02 7 0 02 25 0 02 50 Ar 0 04 0 5 0 04 5 5 0 04 21 0 04 42 CO2 0 02 0 45 0 02 5 5 0 02 20 0 02 40 CH4...

Page 9: ...This document contains all necessary information for basic operation and maintenance A material certificate will be provided on request A dimensional drawingcanbedownloadedfrom www massflow online com service_support downloads Dimensional drawingMASS VIEW FC 00x document no 7 05 924 ...

Page 10: ...sbehigher thanthemaximum operatingpressure Disassemblingtheinstrument will invalidatethepressuretest specification 2 2 Mounting The FLOW CONTROL has no preferred mounting position or orientation 2 3 Fluidic connections Wheninstallingfittings donot applyexcessiveforce asthismaycausedamagetothethreadsor other sensitivepartsofthe instrument Tightenthenut finger tight whileholdingtheinstrument thentig...

Page 11: ...trument toair 3 2 Points of attention Checkthesystem for leaksbeforeapplyingpressure especiallyiftoxic explosiveor other dangerousfluidsareused Besuretoapplythespecifiedoperatingpressure s Avoidpressureshocksandbringthefluidic system graduallyuptothe level of operatingconditions openandclosethefluidsupplygently Donot pressurizetheinstrument beyondthemaximum workingpressure statedontheinstrument la...

Page 12: ... cleaning the inside of the device may be required Inexpertlyservicinginstrumentscanleadtoseriouspersonal injuryand or damagetotheinstrument or thesystem it is usedin Therefore servicingmust beperformedbytrainedandqualifiedpersonnel Contact MassFlowONLINE for informationabout cleaningandcalibration MassFlowONLINE hasatrainedstaffavailable TheFLOW CONTROLissealedafter final adjustment at thefactory...

Page 13: ...n but contact MassFlowONLINE for serviceor repairs 5 1 Common issues Symptom Possiblecause Action Flow present while valve is closed Valve leaking Contact Mass Flow ONLINE No flow opening the needle valve has no effect No fluid supply Check upstream components for obstruction e g fluidic lines valves filters Process outlet blocked Check process outlet and downstream piping for obstruction Valve ma...

Page 14: ...ent temperature before packaging 6 Insert the instrument into a plastic bag and seal the bag 7 Place the bag in an appropriate shipping container if possible use the original packaging box Add documentation Reason of return Failure symptoms Contaminated condition Declaration on decontamination It is absolutely required to notify the factory if toxicordangerous fluids have been in contact with the ...

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