MKS 1579A, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 1: General Information 1579A/579A
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Power Supply and Readout Units
The analog versions of the 579A/B/1579A/B series can interface to complementary MKS
equipment which are available as single channel, dual channel, four and eight channel units to
display the flow signal and to provide the power and set point commands, where applicable. Almost
all control units are equipped with serial interface. Refer to the corresponding manuals for
requirements and instructions.
Profibus Version
The particular features of units with Profibus interface, setup and control are described in
Chapter 6, Operation.
Note: All Profibus versions can also be operated in analog mode, e.g. for diagnosis purposes. The
analog interface and profibus interface connector are described in Chapter 3
Connectors and
Control Elements .
The mechanical features and installation are the same for both the analog and profibus version.
CE and EMC Requirements
The instrument complies to EN61326-2-3 with the requirements for industrial applications with
continuous not monitored operation. Braided shielded cables must be used. The PROFIBUS cable
must be qualified.