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This changes the "         " on the flow calibrator LCD screen to "       " and 
causes the flowrate to flash. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

(4)  Connect tubing between the buffer tank and the exhaust port on the FC-M1 flow 

calibrator and between the buffer tank and the air intake port on the mini pump. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

For the MP-W5P model, if no key has been operated for 30 seconds or more, 
the pump enters a sleep mode that prevents communication. If that occurs, 
press any key except the [START/STOP] key on the MP-W5P unit before 
pressing the [ENTER] key on the FC-M1 unit.

 

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 Connect tubing. 

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 Connect tubing. 

FC-M1 

Buffer tank 

MP-W5P 

Dedicated communication cable 

Main Screen 

Automatic Calibration 

Summary of Contents for FC-M1

Page 1: ...duct This operation manual describes precautions that are important for preventing accidents as well as procedures used to handle the product Read this operation manual and the attached warranty thoroughly before use and use the product correctly After reading this operation manual and the warranty keep them handy for future reference ...

Page 2: ...2 MENU Screen 15 5 3 Flowrate Conversion Temperature Setting 15 5 4 Accumulation Time Setting 16 5 5 Temperature Display Mode Setting 16 5 6 Pressure Display Mode Setting 17 5 7 Displaying the Software Version 18 5 8 Returning from a MENU Sub Screen to the Main Screen 18 6 Calibration 19 6 1 Calibrating the Pressure Sensor 19 6 2 Calibrating the Temperature Sensor 20 6 3 Determining SPAN and ZERO ...

Page 3: ...3 7 Storage 26 8 Maintenance 27 9 Troubleshooting 27 10 Summary of Error Screens 28 11 Specifications 29 12 Warranty and Repairs 30 13 Product Disposal 30 14 Inquiries 30 Problem Report Form 31 ...

Page 4: ...t notice in the interest of product improvement Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this operation manual is correct If you discover any errors or omissions however please contact your Sibata representative The copyright of this operation manual belongs to Sibata Scientific Technology Ltd This operation manual or any part thereof may not be reproduced reprinted or altered ...

Page 5: ...g the product and observe it during use Graphical Symbols This operation manual uses various graphical symbols to indicate warnings and instructions These consist of two categories Warning and Caution which are indicated based on the severity of consequences if the corresponding warning or instruction is ignored and the instrument is operated improperly Always observe these warnings and instructio...

Page 6: ...y stop operating the instrument and remove the cause If it is determined that the product caused the problem switch the power OFF remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and then contact a Sibata representative Never operate the instrument if it is not functioning normally Also never allow anyone other than a qualified service engineer to disassemble or modify the produ...

Page 7: ...ing on the cord could damage the cord and cause an electric shock or fire Never attempt to connect to the connector using wire or other metal objects or any other method not specified in this manual Doing so could cause a malfunction Do not permit water other liquids or non atmospheric gases to enter the instrument Also do not permit salt air or other corrosive gases or chemicals to enter the inst...

Page 8: ... drops Doing so could cause a malfunction or accident KEEP DRY Do not touch the outlet or the AC adapter plug with wet hands Also do not wash the product with water Doing so could cause an electric shock fire or malfunction Pollution Degree and Overvoltage Category The pollution degree and overvoltage category for this product are as follows Pollution Degree 2 Overvoltage Category II ...

Page 9: ...25 C at 1 atm 20 C at 1 atm 0 C at 1 atm or actual volume Flowrates under the above conditions do not require user calculation because they are calculated internally Measurement flowrate temperature and air pressure values are displayed on the LCD screen The product can be used for automatic calibration if used in combination with a Sibata MP Σ30NII MP Σ300NII MP Σ500NII MP Σ100HNII or MP W5P mode...

Page 10: ...10 3 Names of Parts Power switch Exhaust port Air intake port Control panel USB connector Power supply socket Battery box Rubber feet ...

Page 11: ...en Action indicator Mode bar Battery level Timer indicator Units Numeric display field Character display field Over indicator ENTER key MODE ESC key UP SPAN key DOWN ZERO key A ZERO auto zero key CAL calibration key LCD screen ...

Page 12: ... shaped rechargeable batteries If Powered by an AC Adapter optional Connect the DC plug from the AC adapter into the power supply socket on the side of the main unit and plug the AC adapter into the power supply outlet 4 3 Confirming the Flowrate Conversion Temperature Setting When the power supply is switched ON the flowrate conversion temperature is displayed To change the flowrate conversion te...

Page 13: ... items indicated in 4 1 to 4 5 connect the tube between the air intake port on the mini pump and the exhaust port on the FC M1 flow calibrator Then start operating the instrument Confirm the flowrate value indicated on the LCD display Note It is also possible to display the accumulated or average flowrate value For instructions on displaying the accumulated and average flowrate see page 21 The sen...

Page 14: ... Flowrate Measurement Screen Pressure Sensor Display 1 MENU Screen Temperature Sensor Display Note It is possible to check the pressure and temperature even while measuring the accumulated and average flowrate 1 The atmospheric air pressure is indicated when no air is flowing but the reference pressure absolute pressure at the flow calibrator air intake port is indicated if air is flowing A kPa is...

Page 15: ...Actual flowrate Select the setting using the UP SPAN and DOWN ZERO keys then press the ENTER key to confirm the setting Once confirmed settings are remembered even if the power is switched OFF Press the MODE ESC key to return to the MENU screen from any sub screen in the dashed line area above Screen Sequence Within Dashed Line Area Below Clockwise Counterclockwise The setting can also be changed ...

Page 16: ...out changing the setting press the MODE ESC key Note The accumulation time can be configured between 1 minute and 9 hours 59 minutes 5 5 Temperature Display Mode Setting The temperature used to convert flowrates can also be set manually default setting is AUTO Automatic setting based on temperature sensor values C Manual setting initially displays temperature sensor value It is recommended that th...

Page 17: ...ic setting based on pressure display value kPa Manual setting initially displays pressure sensor value Press the ENTER key which causes the display to flash then use the UP or DOWN key to select auto or manual mode In the manual mode press the ENTER key again and then the UP or DOWN keys to change the pressure value Press the ENTER key to confirm the setting To return to the previous screen withou...

Page 18: ...e software version is displayed as shown to the right Version 1 00 in the example shown 5 8 Returning from a MENU Sub Screen to the Main Screen 1 In the EXIT screen press the ENTER or MODE ESC key 2 In the MENU screen press the MODE ESC key OR ...

Page 19: ...to set the value back to and then press the ENTER key 6 Determine the SPAN and ZERO values based on the reference pressure value and the value displayed on the LCD screen Calculated based on the value on the reference device and the value displayed when CAL is indicated on the mode bar For information about how values are calculated see page 21 7 Press the SPAN key and then press the UP or DOWN ke...

Page 20: ...ate the ZR indicator on the mode bar 6 Use the UP or DOWN key to set the value back to and then press the ENTER key 7 Determine the SPAN and ZERO values based on the reference temperature value and the value displayed on the LCD screen Calculated based on the value on the reference device and the value displayed when CAL is indicated on the mode bar For information about how values are calculated ...

Page 21: ... TIMER indicator 2 Press the ENTER key again the indicator disappears 3 With the manual setting the accumulated flowrate and average flowrate are displayed for the period between the first and second time the ENTER key was pressed With the timer setting press the ENTER key to activate the timer The accumulated flowrate and average flowrate will be displayed when the set time has elapsed or the ENT...

Page 22: ...cation cables for MP W5P MP ΣNII Sold separately MP W5P Dedicated MP W5P communication cable MP ΣNII Series USB cable A mini B FC M1 flow calibrator Mini pump MP W5P or MP ΣNII Series Buffer tank Sold separately The following describes the procedure for the MP W5P 1 Switch the power ON for the mini pump 2 Switch the power ON for the FC M1 flow calibrator Warm up the FC M1 unit by operating it for ...

Page 23: ...and the air intake port on the mini pump For the MP W5P model if no key has been operated for 30 seconds or more the pump enters a sleep mode that prevents communication If that occurs press any key except the START STOP key on the MP W5P unit before pressing the ENTER key on the FC M1 unit Connect tubing Connect tubing FC M1 Buffer tank MP W5P Dedicated communication cable Main Screen Automatic C...

Page 24: ...the flowrate by connecting the low flowrate orifice adapter included with the product in front of the MP W5P mini pump as shown below Diameter adapter Dedicated orifice Dedicated communication cable Diameter adapter Vinyl tubing 4mm I D 7mm O D 60mm Dedicated orifice Low flowrate orifice adapter Use an A mini B type USB communication cable For MP Σ30NIImini pumps use the ultra low flowrate suction...

Page 25: ...cator is displayed in the flowrate display area if automatic calibration was successful Press the MODE ESC key to return to the auto calibration start screen On the MP W5P pump is displayed again on the flowrate setting screen On MP ΣNII series pumps accumulated flowrate is displayed and the indicator illuminates orange 4 The main screen is displayed again when the dedicated communication cable or...

Page 26: ...n is canceled even if power is restored after a power interruption A USB error will occur if the dedicated communication cable or USB cable is disconnected during automatic calibration If the power supply to the mini pump is interrupted during automatic calibration start over from step 1 in 6 5 1 Preparation for Automatic Calibration For the MP W5P model if no pump operations are performed for 30 ...

Page 27: ...ibutor where you purchased the product 9 Troubleshooting Before sending the product in for repairs inspect it one more time If it still does not function properly contact your Sibata representative or the distributor where you purchased the product Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Nothing is displayed or what was displayed has disappeared Batteries are depleted Replace with them new batteries Batteri...

Page 28: ...ed communication cable or USB cable Communication is not possible even after connecting the dedicated communication cable to the mini pump The mini pump is in the sleep mode Press any key except the START STOP key on the mini pump 10 Summary of Error Screens Error Name and Display Status Remedy Over Mark Display Indicates the accumulated flowrate display range has been exceeded Use a range that do...

Page 29: ...nverted in terms of 25 C at 1 atm 20 C at 1 atm and 0 C at 1 atm The specified precision may not be achieved when operated at a site with a large difference between high and low temperatures 2 The specified precision may not be achieved when operated at temperatures below 10 C 30 C or higher or in environments with sudden temperature changes Note that the flowrate precision is with respect to the ...

Page 30: ... been provided on the warranty by the distributor where you purchased the product or the warranty items have been altered Modifications and Repairs Are Prohibited Never disassemble or modify this product as doing so will void the warranty with Sibata Doing so may also result in an unforeseen fault and accident For more information regarding repairs after the warranty period contact the distributor...

Page 31: ...ts if possible Between _____ and _____ C Number of units owned Used for Model number of connected mini pump MP Problem Description Frequency of occurrence Daily Occasionally Rarely Other For Other explain Timing of occurrence Immediately after purchase Within 1 month Within 1 week Other Symptoms in as much detail and as specifically as possible Example No flowrate is displayed even when the pump i...

Page 32: ...pe dimensions specifications and other product information are subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement to the extent that product functions and applications will not be impaired ...

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