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Control
Control
BASIS 2 Series controllers and meters can be operated using digital or analog communication.
Digital communication can be performed using Alicat FlowVision™ 2.0 software, ASCII serial
commands, MODBUS-RTU, or analog signals.
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MODBUS-RTU:
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Analog Signals:
FlowVision 2.0
FlowVision 2.0 is Windows-based software that enables easy collection and analysis of data
from Alicat controllers and meters. FlowVision controls the instrument, runs scripts, and
logs and charts data. It also provides easy access to the gas calibration selector and PID
loop tuning to increase response speed and stability for some applications.
Establishing Communication
To connect your instrument to FlowVision 2.0:
1.
Download FlowVision 2.0 from
and install.
2.
With the instrument turned on and connected to the computer, start FlowVision 2.0.
3.
Click
Devices
in the top left corner.
4.
Click the
green plus sign
to add your instrument.
5.
Select
Wired
for the connection type.
6.
Specify the connection settings. By default, the
Device ID
is A, and the
Baud Rate
is 38400. The
Port
is dependent on which COM port the instrument is connected to.
7.
Specify a
Name
if desired. FlowVision 2.0 generates a name if the field is blank.
8.
Click
Add
to complete the process.
Please see the FlowVision 2.0 manual at
for detailed instructions on
operating your instrument through FlowVision.
