Halma Alicat Scientific MC Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

This box includes:

• Alicat device

• NIST traceable calibration certificate 

• Optional accessories

 

(cables, power adapters, filters)

Power

The power supply 

input is on top. Most 

devices require 

12–24 Vdc and 1 A. 

See 

Power and Signal 

Connections

 in the 

manual for details.

Tare

Before installing the 

device, give it a zero 

setpoint for a few 

seconds, until you see 

the auto-tare feature 

activate to zero out 

(tare) your unit.

Model 

Series

Maximum 

Operating Pressure

Maximum 

Differential Pressure

MC, MCS

145 PSIG

75 PSID

MCW

45 PSIG

10 PSID

MCQ

305 PSIG

75 PSID

Gas and Units 

Select your gas: Use 

MENU → SETUP → ACTIVE GAS

.

Ensure the proper units are 

selected: Press 

MENU

 → 

SETUP

 → 

SENSOR

 → 

ENGINEERING UNITS

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Ensure the flow path is the 

same direction as the flow 

arrow shown on your unit.

5

  

Verify the pressure requirements above, 

connect the device to your process, and 

start flow by setting a non-zero setpoint.

DOC-MANUAL-MC-QUICK-US 

Rev 1 • 2021-06-02

You’re Ready to Connect:

Download the full manual: 

alicat.com/manuals

Annual Calibration • Troubleshooting • Questions:

 

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