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Vögtlin Instruments Instruction Manual 

SmartTrak

® 

100 Series 

95 

 

 

 

Gas Tables and K-factors 

Chemical 

 
 

K-factor 

 
 

Cp 

Density 

 
 

Density 

 

 

Elastomers* 

Actual Gas 

Symbol 

Relative 

to Air 

(Cal/g) 

(g/l) @ 
70°F 

(g/l) @ 

0°C 

O-ring 

Valve 

Seat 

 

Acetylene 

C

2

H

2 

 

.581 

 

.4036 

 

1.079 

 

1.162 

 

Air 

 

1.000 

.240 

1.200 

1.293 

Allene (Propadiene) 

C

3

H

4 

.431 

.352 

1.659 

1.787 

KR 

Ammonia 

NH

3 

.732 

.492 

.706 

.760 

NEO 

KR/NEO 

Argon 

Ar 

1.398 

.1244 

1.655 

1.782 

 

Arsine 

AsH

3 

.671 

.1167 

3.229 

3.478 

KR 

Boron Trichloride 

BCl

3 

.411 

.1279 

4.852 

5.227 

800 Series Recommended 

Boron Trifluoride 

BF

3 

.511 

.1778 

2.808 

3.025 

KR 

Boron Tribromide 

Br

3 

.381 

.0647 

10.378 

11.18 

KR 

Bromine 

Br

2 

.812 

.0539 

6.619 

7.130 

 

Bromine Pentafluoride 

BrF

5 

.261 

.1369 

7.244 

7.803 

KR 

Bromine Trifluoride 

BrF

3 

.381 

.1161 

5.670 

6.108 

KR 

Bromotrifloromethane 

CBrF

3 

.371 

.1113 

6.168 

6.644 

 

(Freon-13 B1) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,3-Butadiene 

C

4

H

6 

.321 

.3514 

2.240 

2.413 

 

 

Butane 

C

4

H

10 

.261 

.4007 

2.407 

2.593 

Viton® 

Viton® 

1-Butane 

C

4

H

8 

.301 

.3648 

2.324 

2.503 

Viton® 

Viton® 

2-Butane 

C

4

H

8 

CIS 

.325 

.336 

2.324 

2.503 

Viton® 

Viton® 

2-Butane 

C

4

H

8 

TRANS 

.292 

.374 

2.324 

2.503 

Viton® 

Viton® 

Carbon Dioxide 

CO

2 

.737 

.2016 

1.835 

1.964 

 

 

Carbon Disulfide 

CS

2 

.601 

.1428 

3.153 

3.397 

 

 

Carbon Monoxide 

CO 

1.002 

.2488 

1.160 

1.250 

 

 

Carbon Tetrachloride 

CCl

4 

.311 

.1655 

6.368 

6.860 

 

KR 

Carbon Tetrafluoride 

CF

4 

.421 

.1654 

3.645 

3.926 

 

KR 

(Freon-14) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carbonyl Fluoride 

COF

2 

.541 

.1710 

2.734 

2.945 

 

Carbonyl Sulfide 

COS 

.661 

.1651 

2.488 

2.680 

 

Chlorine 

CL

2 

.862 

.114 

2.936 

3.163 

800 Series Recommended 

Chlorine Trifluoride 

CIF

3 

.401 

.1650 

3.829 

4.125 

KR 

Chlorodifluoromethane 

CHClF

2 

.461 

.1544 

3.581 

3.858 

KR 

(Freon-22) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chloroform 

CHCI

3 

.391 

.1309 

4.944 

5.326 

KR 

Chloropentafluoroethane 

C

2

CIF

5 

.241 

.164 

6.398 

6.892 

KR 

(Freon-115) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chlorotrifluromethane 

CCIF

3 

.381 

.153 

4.326 

4.660 

KR 

(Freon-13) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cyanogen 

C

2

N

2 

.611 

.2613 

2.156 

2.322 

KR 

Cyanogen Chloride 

CICN 

.611 

.1739 

2.545 

2.742 

 

Cychlopropane 

C

3

H

5 

.461 

.3177 

1.742 

1.877 

KR 

Deuterium 

D

2 

1.002 

.1722 

1.670 

1.799 

 

Diborane 

B

2

H

6 

.441 

.508 

1.147 

1.235 

KR 

Dibromodifluoromethane 

CBr

2

F

2 

.190 

.15 

8.691 

9.362 

KR 

Dibromethane 

 

.471 

.075 

7.204 

7.76 

KR 

Dichlorodifluoromethane 

CCI

2

F

2 

.351 

.1432 

5.008 

5.395 

KR 

(Freon-12) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dichlorofluoromethane 

CHCl

2

F 

.421 

.140 

4.597 

4.952 

KR 

(Freon-21) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If no O-ring material is specified then O-ring to be used is Viton. NEO is neoprene or equivalent. KR is DuPont Kalrez or 
equivalent. Valve Seat applies only to controllers. 

Summary of Contents for SmartTrak 100 Series

Page 1: ...lowmeasurement Models C100 M100 C100 HP M100 HP C101 M101 C140 Manual IM 100 Revision H 2 Februar 2014 Vögtlin Instruments GmbH flowtechnology Langenhagstrasse 1 4147 Aesch Switzerland Tel 41 0 61 756 63 00 Fax 41 0 61 756 6301 ...

Page 2: ...onsible for determining if this mass flow meter or controller is appropriate for your oxygen application You are responsible for cleaning the mass flow meter or controller to the degree required for your oxygen flow application COPYRIGHT VÖGTLIN INSTRUMENTS 2019 No part of this publication may be copied or distributed transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any huma...

Page 3: ...in Configuration on the instrument 17 Figure 2 4 Wiring Definitions for Optional Communication Cable 17 Figure 2 5 Power Supply Requirements 18 Chapter 3 Analog Operation 21 Analog Operation Mass Flow Controller 22 SmartTrak Features 23 Setpoint Adjustment 23 Changing the Output or Setpoint Signals 23 Over Range Condition 23 Manual Valve Override Valve Close 23 Manual Valve Override Valve Purge Fu...

Page 4: ... Service 68 Factory Calibration All Models 69 Instructions for Returning Your Instrument for Service 69 Appendix A C100 M100 SmartTrak Product Specs Dimensions and Mounting Appendix B C101 M101 Ultra Low Flow Product Specs Dimensions andMounting Appendix C C140M Ultra Low ΔP Product Specs Dimensions and Mounting Appendix D 100HP Ultra High Pressure Product Specs Dimensions andMounting Appendix E H...

Page 5: ...cations Options and RS 232 with every SmartTrak instrument Flexible Design with many functions that can be re configured on site by the user Compact Footprint that allows SmartTrak to fit almost anywhere Wide range of sizes for gas flow from 0 1 mln min to 1000 ln min And many more Using This Manual This manual is organized into six chapters Chapter 1 Introduction and Theory of Operation Chapter 2...

Page 6: ...s statement appears with information that is important to protect people and equipment from damage Pay very close attention to all warnings that apply to your application Caution This statement appears with information that is important for protecting your equipment and performance Read and follow all cautions that apply to your application ...

Page 7: ... or accessories are not discarded with the packing material Do not return any equipment to the factory without first contacting one of Vögtlin s Technical Support Centers Worldwide with exception of China Vögtlin Instruments GmbH Phone 41 61 756 63 00 gas flow technology Fax 41 61 756 63 01 Langenhagstrasse 1 CH 4147 Aesch BL info voegtlin com Switzerland www vogtlin com China KEM flow technology ...

Page 8: ... for an instrument to measure a flow beyond its full scale value but the accuracy of this measurement may be outside of published specifications Purge The SmartTrak Mass Flow Controller is supplied with the ability to open the valve far beyond the full scale position to allow them to be cleaned This is usually accomplished by blowing clean dry nitrogen through the instrument When the valve is open...

Page 9: ...erates a pressure drop P1 P2 forcing a small fraction of the total flow to pass through the sensor tube m1 Figure 1 1 Flow Paths through the Instrument Two resistance temperature detector RTD coils around the sensor tube direct a constant amount of heat H into the gas stream During operation the gas mass flow carries heat from the upstream coil to the downstream coil The resulting temperature diff...

Page 10: ...tion to the difference in the coils resistance the result is the temperature difference T Two other parameters heat input H and coefficient of specific heat Cp are both constant Through careful design and attention to these parameters this output signal is made linear over the transducer s normal operating range Figure 1 4 As a result the measured flow through the sensor tube is directly proportio...

Page 11: ...s is critical because each instrument is configured for a specific application range Please review the gas or gases the mounting orientation the maximum flow range s the inlet and outlet pressure s and the operating temperature s The line pressure should not exceed 35 barg except for SmartTrak100 High Pressure version instruments refer to Injury can result if line pressure exceeds the maximum rati...

Page 12: ...eam or downstream of the controller with a dimension that is less than the valve orifice diameter To determine orifice diameter consult the calibration certificate included with your instrument If restricted controller will not reach full scale 5 Output Signals The SmartTrak has two analog outputs that are linearly proportional to the gas mass flow rate one voltage and one current Choose from 0 20...

Page 13: ... to leak test your instrument Do not use liquid leak detectors such as Snoop to search for leaks inside or outside the SmartTrak Instead monitor pressure decay Compression Fittings 1 Position the instrument with the flow direction arrow pointing in the direction of flow 2 Verify the position of the front and back ferrule Insert the tubing into the fitting Be sure that the tubing rests firmly on th...

Page 14: ...entire flow path thoroughly for leaks Do not use liquid leak detectors Instead monitor pressure decay Exposing the instrument to leak detector fluid may cause damage 1 4 Inch Female NPT 1 Position the instrument with the flow direction arrow pointing the direction of flow 2 Apply high quality Teflon tape to the male NPT fitting Alternatively use a high quality paste pipe thread sealant suitable fo...

Page 15: ...screws Push against the plate and then down To remove push up and pull Attach the CAT 5 cable to the socket on the bottom of the Remote PilotModule 2 Rack mounting to mount your Remote Pilot Module to a standard 19 laboratory rack first purchase a blank panel from your industrial supplier Decide where the Remote Pilot Module will be attached then follow the procedure listed above for wall mounting...

Page 16: ...s provided with a high density 15 pin D Connector called an HD DB 15 located on the side of the enclosure and either one of our optional pre assembled communications cables or an empty mating connector Power must be supplied to the HD CAT 5 HD DB 15 ...

Page 17: ...HD DB 15 connector are shown in Figure 2 3 HD DB 15 Connector Pin Configuration on the instrument The corresponding colors of the optional communication cable wires and the functions of each are listed in Figure 2 4 Wiring Definitions for Optional Communication Cable The connections for input power analog ...

Page 18: ... Color in Cable Function 1 Brown Analog Ground Output 2 Red 0 5 VDC Output or 0 10 1 5 VDC 3 Orange Analog Ground RS232 4 Pink Valve Override Purge 5 Yellow Power Return 6 Green Power Input 7 Green White RS 232 Transmit out 8 Blue Setpoint 9 Purple Not Used 10 Gray Analog Ground Setpoint 11 White Reference Voltage 5 VDC External Setpoint Valve Purge 12 Black Valve Override Close 13 Brown white RS ...

Page 19: ...high levels of RFI and EMI shielding built into the metal electronics cover meets or exceeds the CE Standard EN 61326 1 2006 To maintain the integrity of this CE rating it is critical that a path be provided for any residual internal noise to exit the instrument or it may register on the outputs Grounding provides this path To properly ground your instrument secure the chassis to solid earth groun...

Page 20: ...s Flow Controllers the following analog features are also available at the HD DB 15 connector Setpoint To transmit an analog setpoint supply the voltage or current signal check the data label and or setting across the blue pin 8 wire and pin 10 Valve Close To force the valve closed connect the black pin 12 wire to pin 10 Purge To force the valve to its maximum open position which we call Purge con...

Page 21: ...n Figure 2 6 in place plug the DB 9 connector into an appropriate serial port on your PC To minimize the potential for RF interference it is recommended to shield these wires Use a metal DB 9 connector and connect one end of the shield to the DB 9 shell and the other end to the outer shell of the SmartTrak HD DB 15 connector CAUTION The CAT 5 connector on the side of the SmartTrak NOT an Ethernet ...

Page 22: ...ass flow controllers one input signal of 0 4 20 mA 0 20 mA 0 5 VDC 0 10 VDC or 1 5 VDC selectable by user may be chosen to set the gas mass flow rate to any desired value within the range of the device This input signal must be a direct linear representation of 0 to 100 of the desired gas mass flow full scale value For the location of these signals on the HD DB 15 connector refer to Figure 2 4 or ...

Page 23: ... for information on Setpoint and Valve State 2 Power Your Instrument Provide adequate power per Figure 2 5 Apply power using Vögtlin s power supply or your own power source The green LED at the top of the inlet side will light to confirm power If your instrument has a Pilot Module it will begin its start up cycle See Chapter 4 for details on Pilot Module operation NOTE It is highly recommended you...

Page 24: ...g output or setpoint signals from 0 4 20mA to 0 10Vdc for example you must use the Pilot Module or the SmartTrak Software The data label will indicate the form these signals had when the instrument was last calibrated We strongly recommend that you adapt the data label if the configuration is changed for future reference See Chapter 4 or 5 for the necessary procedure Over Range Condition If the ma...

Page 25: ...in 4 to pin 11 CAUTION PURGE MODE ALLOWS FAR MORE GAS TO FLOW THROUGH THE CONTROLLER BEFORE USING VALVE PURGE OPERATION INSURE PROPER DOWNSTREAM CAPACITY AND VENTILATION SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH HP100 INSTRUMENTS WHICH CAN ALLOW BOTH HIGH PRESSURES AND FLOW RATES TO ESCAPE WHEN THE VALVE IS IN PURGE MODE IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT PURGING Purging Non Reactive Gases Purge your SmartTrak with cl...

Page 26: ...line to prevent personnel from being injured when coming in contact with the instrument WARNING If an instrument used with a toxic or corrosive gas is returned to the factory a Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS must be enclosed attached to the outside of the box to alert Vögtlin personnel of the potential hazard Also make sure the inlet outlet are securely sealed ...

Page 27: ...vailable See Chapter 5 for details on operation with a computer CAUTION If RS 232 digital communication is to be used in conjunction with the Pilot Module the HD DB15 connector must be properly wired with a three wire serial DB9 cable to your computer Often this is done with the same HD DB15 that supplies power to your instrument You can run both RS 232 communication and Pilot Module communication...

Page 28: ...ilot Module For your convenience Vögtlin has provided two jacks one on the back and one on the bottom of the Remote Pilot Module You may use whichever jack is most convenient for your application as they both have identical functions The Pilot Module includes a large LCD graphic display screen and six buttons The LCD will show a variety of information and the buttons can be used to view and modify...

Page 29: ... Caution The SmartTrak is not a loop powered device Do not apply power to the 4 20 mA outputs 1 Power Up Your Instrument Apply power to your instrument See Chapter 2 Figure 2 5 Power Supply Requirements When power is first applied the Pilot Module will display Version 2 04X Read Parameters Assuming no gas is flowing after another 5 10 seconds the display will read Mass Flow 0 000 sl m Escape Enter...

Page 30: ...plied See Chapter 2 for wiring instructions CAUTION Remember that the valve in the SmartTrak is not a guaranteed positive shut off device For dangerous applications Vögtlin recommends use of an external shut off safety valve When power is applied the flow control valve will operate per the instructions it receives from the Pilot Module When the SmartTrak is delivered the valve will be in the Autom...

Page 31: ... flow at zero we recommend that you perform the re zeroing procedure Refer to page 45 Zero Meter Screen for instructions Your SmartTrak instrument is now ready for use CAUTION DO NOT LEAVE A SETPOINT APPLIED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OFTIME TO A CONTROLLER WHEN THE GAS SUPPLY IS SHUT OFF OR BLOCKED Damage may result and the instrument will become hot to the touch Instead see below for use of the Valv...

Page 32: ... microprocessor Press the LEFT ARROW DOWN ARROW ENTER AND ESCAPE keys at the same time Move the decimal point Navigate to the change the setpoint menu PressENTER to make one of the digits flash While it is flashing press ESCAPE at the same time you press LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW Return all parameters to the factory default values Navigate to the Change the Setpoint menu Press LEFT ARROW UP ARROW ...

Page 33: ... interface is presented below in a graphical format Once you have some familiarity with the user interface you may find you want to make a copy of this and keep it with the instrument for reference You can find a larger version of this Flow Chart in Appendix G ...

Page 34: ...source of the setpoint signal The source of the setpoint can be Pilot Module RS 232 0 4 20 mA 1 5 Vdc 0 5 Vdc 0 10 Vdc For operation with the Pilot Module the display will look something like this Setpoint 10 00 sl m PilotModule RS 232 If this screen does not show Pilot Module RS 232 at the bottom you will not be able to give the controller a setpoint command from the Pilot Module because the inst...

Page 35: ...ontrol flow as soon as a setpoint is given to it If this screen displays Closed or Purge the instrument has been placed into an override position and it will not respond to any setpoint signal The valve state may be changed using the Change Valve Operation as described on page 4 16 Full Scale Screen Pressing the right arrow again takes you to the Full Scale Screen This screen displays the current ...

Page 36: ...ry default password is 0000 To proceed to the Lower Level Screens by using the factory default password simply press the enter key a second time If you want rapid access to permit regular changes to your instrument and you do not desire a password this is the fastest way to enter the lower level If You Have a Password If you have already set a password enter it now To enter the password push the u...

Page 37: ...act one of Vögtlin s Technical Support Centers Email Customer Service service vogtlin com Worldwide with exception of China Vögtlin Instruments GmbH Phone 41 61 756 63 00 gas flow technology Fax 41 61 756 63 01 Langenhagstrasse 1 CH 4147 Aesch BL info voegtlin com Switzerland www vogtlin com China KEM flow technology Beijing Co Ltd Phone 86 10 849 29 567 Rm 906 Block C Ruipu Office Bldg Fax 86 10 ...

Page 38: ... If you are already in the Lower Level Screens push the right or left arrow until you reach the Change Setpoint Value screen The display will show Change Setpoint 00 00 sl m Air This is the position where you can change the setpoint value of the mass flow controller To make a change to the displayed value press the enter key The first number in the display will blink Use the up and down arrows to ...

Page 39: ...that exceeds the full scale value displayed in the Full Scale screen in the Upper Level the SmartTrak will automatically modify this value to equal the current full scale value For example if the current full scale value of your instrument is 10 ln min and you have entered a setpoint of 15 ln min the SmartTrak will modify your setpoint to 10 ln min when you implement the change The Setpoint Value ...

Page 40: ...its XXX x You can make additional changes by using the left and right arrow keys to move to other Lower Level Screens You may also choose to press the escape key to return to the Upper Level Screens and to observe your change NOTE If a small unit is chosen the device might not be able to display the valve and might show 9999 You might need to restore factory defaults See Maintenance Functions star...

Page 41: ...en and simply scrolling up or down Change Valve Operation Close Purge If you are already in the Lower Level Screens push the right or left arrow until you reach the Change Valve Operation screen To get to this screen at any time Press Escape Press Enter enter password and Press Enter Then press the Right or Left arrow until you reach this screen The display will show Change Valve Operation Automat...

Page 42: ...ou are already in the Lower Level Screens push the right or left arrow until you reach the Change Setpoint Source screen To get to this screen at any time Press Escape Press Enter enter password and Press Enter Then press the Right or Left arrow until you reach this screen The Change Setpoint Source screen allows you to re configure the location and type of the setpoint for the SmartTrak controlle...

Page 43: ...r Level Screens push the right or left arrow until you reach the Change Output Signals screen To get to this screen at any time Press Escape Press Enter enter password and Press Enter Then press the Right or Left arrow until you reach this screen The display will show Change Output Signals 0 5 VDC 0 4 20 mA Here you can re configure the analog output signals for the instrument The SmartTrak always...

Page 44: ...libration value The new full scale value that you select will re define the analog outputs of the instrument The 20 mA signal and the corresponding voltage signal 5 VDC 1 5 VDC or 10 VDC will now represent this new full scale value Caution Changing the full scale value of the instrument does not affect the accuracy The accuracy is always 1 of full scale under calibration conditions of the original...

Page 45: ...display willshow Change Span 1 000 Air To make a change press the enter key The first digit will begin to blink Use the up and down arrows to modify this digit or the left and right arrows to choose another digit When you are satisfied press enter The display will show Change Span X XXX Air Keep in mind that you can change the span for each individual gas thus a change in the span to one gas will ...

Page 46: ... are already in the Lower Level Screens push the right or left arrow until you reach the Change Password screen To get to this screen at any time Press Escape Press Enter enter password and Press Enter Then press the Right or Left arrow until you reach this screen From this screen you can change the instrument password from the factory default to any four digit password of your choice The display ...

Page 47: ...e of Vögtlin s Technical Support Centers Email Customer Service service vogtlin com Worldwide with exception of China Vögtlin Instruments GmbH Phone 41 61 756 63 00 gas flow technology Fax 41 61 756 63 01 Langenhagstrasse 1 CH 4147 Aesch BL info voegtlin com Switzerland www vogtlin com China KEM flow technology Beijing Co Ltd Phone 86 10 849 29 567 Rm 906 Block C Ruipu Office Bldg Fax 86 10 520 03...

Page 48: ...your instrument Consult Chapter 3 for details on Analog operation Also the Pilot Module may be used so long as you make RS 232 communication with the supplied CRN cable See Chapter 4 for details on operation using the Pilot Module If you prefer to write your own software to communicate with the SmartTrak over the RS 232 link this is certainly possible Vögtlin Instruments will provide the Source Co...

Page 49: ...eter Span meter 3 Additional Features include Re boot the SmartTrak microprocessor Change the Communication Port Links to Vögtlin Instruments Web Site Specifications Power Up YourInstrument CAUTION The SmartTrak is not a loop powered device Do not apply power to the 0 4 20mA outputs After your instrument is installed and the system has undergone a complete leak check discussed in detail in Chapter...

Page 50: ...perating system of 2000 or above Loading the SmartTrak Software If you are using your SmartTrak instrument or your computer for the first time it is necessary to install the SmartTrak Software into your computer If this software is already installed skip this section If you want to upgrade the SmartTrak Software because you have a higher revision continue below The SmartTrak Software Can be found ...

Page 51: ... of your SmartTrak instrument See Figure 5 1 SmartTrak Connections Next plug the DB 9 connector to an appropriate serial port on your computer Note the serial port channel number especially if there is more than one serial port available If your computer has only one serial port it is often named Comm Port 1 You will need to know the Comm Port number to communicate with your SmartTrak instrument C...

Page 52: ...5 1 SmartTrak Connections If you do not have the Pilot Module display you can connect pins 7 serial transmit 13 serial receive and 3 analog ground on the instrument s 15 pin mini D Connector to an CAT 5 HD DB 15 ...

Page 53: ...revent EMI from disrupting communications If your computer has no serial port but has a USB port Perform the identical connections as if your computer has a serial port see previous paragraph but do not plug the DB 9 connector into your computer Instead purchase an appropriate Serial to USB converter Plug the DB 9 connector into your Serial to USB converter and then plug the USB connector into you...

Page 54: ...rial port as directed above in If your Computer has a Serial Port If you wish to operate more instruments than your computer has serial ports you will usually have to use USB ports instead If the number of USB ports in your computer equals the number of instruments then purchase one serial to USB converter per SmartTrak and follow the instructions above If you have more instruments than ports you ...

Page 55: ...port select Comm Port 1 When finished click on the box marked OK You will be returned to the the SmartTrak Master Screen The screen is the same for both meters and controllers Controller functions will not be active for meters and vice versa Establishing Communication If the Screen appears with all the yellow and white boxes full the SmartTrak instrument has established communication with your com...

Page 56: ... the screen appears but only the Mass Flow box shows a value you are using the correct Com Port but your computer is not talking to the SmartTrak To begin communication move the mouse pointer to the top center screen and left click on the words Get Parameters then values will fill all the boxes on the screen Communication has been established Your computer is now able to control your SmartTrak ins...

Page 57: ...Flow Setpoint flow controllers only Will show zero for meters Full Scale These boxes display the current operating conditions of your SmartTrak instrument If you have the Pilot Module these boxes on the upper half of the software screen are identical to the Upper Level Screens on the Pilot Module discussed in Chapter 4 The features of these boxes are described below ...

Page 58: ...nits the source of the setpoint signal the current valve state open closed or purge and the dac values for the valve for Vögtlin troubleshooting only CAUTION If this box does not show Pilot Module RS 232 on the first line you will not be able to give the controller a setpoint command from your computer This is because you SmartTrak is expecting an analog setpoint at the 15 pin mini D connector To ...

Page 59: ... setpoint is given to it If this box does not display Automatic it will not be possible to control gas flow Your valve is locked open Purge or closed Closed See the section titled Change Valve Operation below for further instructions Full Scale This screen displays the current full scale value of the instrument with engineering units It also displays the com port selected and a counter for the com...

Page 60: ... may change a digit or delete the current setpoint and key in a new one When you have made your selection press the enter key to implement it If instead of using the RS 232 link or the Pilot Module you prefer to supply analog set point signal to the SmartTrak activate the pull down menu Make your selectioncarefully and click Your selection will appear in the box and after a few seconds it will als...

Page 61: ...nu to make this change Choose purge to fully open the valve regardless of the given setpoint or choose closed to override any setpoint command and close the valve CAUTION Do not activate the valve state pull down menus unless you are ready to make this change Once in the pull down menu if you click on one of the selections the valve operation will change immediately Remember that the SmartTrak is ...

Page 62: ...change the engineering units use the pull down menu Make your selection noting that each engineering unit is available with 3 different time constants seconds minutes and hours Choose the combination of units and time constants you desire then click The box will display your new selection Within a few seconds the units will change in the Flow Setpoint and Full Scale boxes and the numerical values ...

Page 63: ...63 C ADJUSTMENTS Clicking on adjustments brings up the meter settings screen ...

Page 64: ...s in this screen can be set individually for each of the 10 gases MODIFICATIONS of this screen will only be applicable to the gas displayed To modify other gases change the gas in the pull down menu and repeat Change Zero This button automatically zeros the meter To perform this zero procedure you must make sure that the actual flow is zero Attempting to zero the meter or controller while there is...

Page 65: ...erform the re zeroing procedure Refer to page 45 Zero Meter Screen for instructions Default zero This will set the zero value back to factory conditions Use this in order to recover from a mistaken entry Span This allows the user to enter an offset to the span to adjust the meter outputs to match another device or field conditions The span is a MULITPLIER and will multiply all outputs by the enter...

Page 66: ...0 8 to 1 2 Change full scale This setting allows you to change the full scale of your instrument The instrument will display its current full scale value If your instrument is new or this value has never been modified the value displayed will be 100 of the maximum flow rate your SmartTrak can measure or control without factory re calibration This is the number listed here ...

Page 67: ...your device modify one digit or erase the current value displayed and type in your desired full scale value When you are satisfied with your selection press the enter key The new full scale value will appear in the white box A few seconds later the same value will appear in the yellow box in the upper half of the screen titled Full Scale CAUTION The Change Full Scale function allows you to re rang...

Page 68: ... measurement itself Other Useful Features There are several additional features that you may utilize via the SmartTrak Software Across the top of the SmartTrak Master Screen you can see these options Com Port Read Parameters Info To use any of these functions simply place the mouse pointer onto the name of the feature you wish and left click Com Port To change the communication port for the SmartT...

Page 69: ...Ports it is recommended that you use this function If your computer requires a re boot and you do not unplug your SmartTrak the communication link will be broken Use this function to re establish communication If at any time the instrument does not appear to be sending correct information to the SmartTrak software try this command to ensure communication Info This gives information about the meter...

Page 70: ...uded the following information The flow range serial number Vögtlin order number and model number all marked on the instrument data label The problem you are encountering and any corrective action taken Application information gas pressure temperature pipe and fitting configuration CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT INFORMATION Email Technical Support service voegtlin com Email Sales sales voegtlin com ...

Page 71: ...ssure of your unit To request a rough estimate of the pricing contact your local Vögtlin Instruments distributor or contact one of our offices directly A detailed quote will be provided following a full evaluation of your instrument Please follow these easy steps to return your instrument for factory service Obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA number from the Vögtlin Instruments website at...

Page 72: ...SA RE RMA your number IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE ABOUT PURGING WARNING When toxic or corrosive gases are used purge unit thoroughly with inert dry gas before disconnecting from the gas line Personnel of the potential hazard Also make sure the inlet outlet ...

Page 73: ...rom being injured when coming in contact with the instrument WARNING If an instrument used with a toxic or corrosive gas is returned to the factory a Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS must be enclosed attached to the outside of the box to alert Vögtlin ...

Page 74: ...72 Appendix A C100 M100 SmartTrak Product Specifications Dimensions and Mounting ...

Page 75: ...Vögtlin Instruments Instruction Manual SmartTrak 100 Series 73 ...

Page 76: ...Vögtlin Instruments Instruction Manual SmartTrak 100 Series 4 7 ...

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Page 81: ...Vögtlin Instruments Instruction Manual SmartTrak 100 Series 79 Appendix B C101 M101 MicroTrak Product Specifications ...

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Page 84: ...Vögtlin Instruments Instruction Manual SmartTrak 100 Series 82 Appendix C C140M Ultra Low ΔP Product Specifications Dimensions and Mounting ...

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Page 88: ...Vögtlin Instruments Instruction Manual SmartTrak 100 Series 86 Appendix D 100HP SmartTrak Product Specifications Dimensions and Mounting ...

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Page 93: ...leak rate maximum As little as 4 mln min at 5000 psid 345 bard with a maximum of 5 of full scale flow Vögtlin recommends the use of a positive shut off valve in series with the 100HP Make sure the Cv of the shut off valve is sufficiently large so as to not cause a choked flow condition at rates less than the full scale of the 100HP Gas Cylinder Pressure Specifications No mass flow meter or control...

Page 94: ...lectronics or the sensor compartment the instrument may be damaged Instead use a pressure decay test if liquid MUST be used at all limit it to the fittings and keep it off the body oftheinstrument Increase pressure gradually up to the level of actual operating conditions Follow standard practice for pressurized systems 5 Apply power only after reviewing wiring diagrams in the SmartTrak 100 Series ...

Page 95: ...fficient and other gas properties Simply put as gas expands rapidly it cools down This effect is known as hyper cooling or more technically known as the Joule Thomson effect This effect is magnified by the flow rate vs pressure with the largest magnitude of hyper cooling occurring in cases of high flow rates with large pressure drops across the flow meter or controller control valve For best accur...

Page 96: ...Trak with a gas not on this list you may use the tables below They provide K factors and thermodynamic properties of gases commonlyused with mass flow meters and controllers This is particularly useful if the actual gas is not a common gas or if it is toxic flammable corrosive etc The tables can also be used to interpret the reading of a flow meter or flow controller that has been calibrated with ...

Page 97: ...ioxide CO2 737 2016 1 835 1 964 Carbon Disulfide CS2 601 1428 3 153 3 397 Carbon Monoxide CO 1 002 2488 1 160 1 250 Carbon Tetrachloride CCl4 311 1655 6 368 6 860 KR Carbon Tetrafluoride CF4 421 1654 3 645 3 926 KR Freon 14 Carbonyl Fluoride COF2 541 1710 2 734 2 945 Carbonyl Sulfide COS 661 1651 2 488 2 680 Chlorine CL2 862 114 2 936 3 163 800 Series Recommended Chlorine Trifluoride CIF3 401 1650...

Page 98: ...81 3 858 KR Freon 113 CCI2FCCIF2 200 161 7 761 8 360 KR Freon 114 C2Cl2F4 220 160 7 079 7 626 KR Freon 115 C2ClF5 241 164 6398 6 892 KR Freon C318 C4F6 170 185 7 795 8 397 KR Germane GeH4 571 1404 3 173 3 418 Germanium Tetrachloride GeCL4 271 1071 8 879 9 565 KR Helium He 1 399 1 241 164 1786 Hexafluoroethane C2F6 241 1834 5 716 6 157 KR Freon 116 Hexane C6H14 180 3968 3 569 3 845 KR Hydrogen H2 1...

Page 99: ... 571 KR Perfluoropropane C3F8 174 197 7 787 8 388 KR Phosgene COCl2 441 1394 4 101 4 418 KR Phosphine PH3 762 2374 1 408 1 517 KR Phosphorous Oxychloride POCl3 361 1324 6 352 6 843 KR Phosphorous PH5 301 1610 5 217 5 620 KR Pentafluoride Phosphorous Trichloride PCl5 301 1250 5 688 6 127 KR Propane C3H8 335 3885 1 826 1 967 Propylene C3H6 411 3541 1 742 1 877 Silane SiH4 601 3189 1 330 1 433 KR Sil...

Page 100: ...n Manual SmartTrak 100 Series 98 Appendix G Flow Chart for Pilot Module User Interface same for all 100 Series NOTE If you press the escape key at any time you will immediately return to the main Mass Flow screen in the Upper Level ...

Page 101: ...Output or 0 10 1 5 VDC 3 Orange Analog Ground RS232 4 Pink Valve Override Purge 5 Yellow Power Return 6 Green Power Input 7 Green White RS 232 Transmit out 8 Blue Setpoint 9 Purple Not Used 10 Gray Analog Ground Setpoint 11 White Reference Voltage 5 VDC External Setpoint Valve Purge 12 Black Valve Override Close 13 Brown white RS 232 Receive in 14 Red white 0 4 20 mA Output 15 Red Black Not Used S...

Page 102: ...ASCII except the two CRC bytes used for a redundancy check Each command starts with four bytes of command type followed by a variable length value section The two CRC bytes follow the value string and a carriage return ends the string Each command string will vary in length but can not exceed 26 bytes Command String 4 command bytes variable length value 2 CRC bytes carriage return 26 bytes The RS2...

Page 103: ...RC cr Values are a string of digits and an optional decimal place 10 00 SETPOINT DESCRIPTION SETPOINT sets the control setpoint The set point is store in the flash memory This command is not recommended for version 2 xx Use SETPOINT_FLASH ASCII STRING COMMANDS Sinv CRC cr Version 2 xx readcommand Sinv value CRC cr Version 2 xx writecommand Sinv CRC cr Version 1 xx read command Sinv value CRC cr Ve...

Page 104: ... CRC cr Version 2 xx write command Read returns ASCII string Setr valueSetpoint CRC cr Write returns ASCII string Sinv valueSetpoint CRC cr Values are a string of digits and an optional decimal place 10 00 CRC redundancy check bytes cr carrage return byte UNIT_INDEX DESCRIPTION UNIT_INDEX selects the units the meter displays The index value is between 1 and 30 and is assigned as shown scc s 1 scc ...

Page 105: ...on 1 xx write command Returns ASCII string Vlvi valveIndex CRC cr valveIndex is an integer string value of 1 to 3 CRC redundancy check bytes cr carrage return byte GAS_INDEX DESCRIPTION GAS_INDEX selects the current gas ASCII STRING COMMANDS Gasi CRC cr Version 2 xx readcommand Gasi gasIndex CRC cr Version 2 xx writecommand Gasi CRC cr Version 1 xx read command Gasi gasIndex CRC cr Version 1 xx wr...

Page 106: ...NUMBER DESCRIPTION VERSION_NUMBER returns the firmware version This is useful when Ver 1 xxx and 2 xxx are in the same system to determine which command to send ASCII STRING COMMANDS Vern CRC cr Version 2 xx read command Returns ASCII string Vern alphaNumericString CRC cr alphaNumericString is alpha numeric string CRC redundancy check bytes cr carrage return byte SERIAL_NUMBER DESCRIPTION SERIAL_N...

Page 107: ...d command Returns ASCII string Sync CRC cr SyncEvent returned last to indicate all events have been sent CRC redundancy check bytes cr carrage return byte ZERO DESCRIPTION ZERO sets the flow offset value to a zero flow reading Warning All flow must be shut off the unit needs to be at pressure with the gas being used ASCII STRING COMMANDS Zero CRC cr Version 2 xx write command CRC redundancy check ...

Page 108: ...ed by ANDING with hex 0x8000 and testing for 0x8000 result then crc is shifted left one bit same as times 2 XORED with hex 0x1021 and ANDED to hex 0xffff to limit the crc to lower 16 bits If the 15th bit is not set then the crc is shifted left one bit and ANDED with hex 0xffff to limit the crc to lower 16 bits if crc 0x8000 0x8000 crc crc 1 0x1021 0xffff end of j loop end of i loop else crc crc 1 ...

Page 109: ...Vögtlin Instruction Manual SmartTrak Series 100 107 private static uint CalcCRC byte cmnd ...

Page 110: ...return crc CRC ROUTINE IN MS VISUAL BASIC Public Sub SendPacket packet As String Dim crcBytes As Byte Dim crcLen vpacket Dim crcWord As Long Dim i j packet Replace packet if commas are used as decimal placeholder crcLen Len packet 1 zero based counter ReDim crcBytes 0 To crcLen For i 0 To crcLen convert string to bytes crcBytes i Asc Mid packet i 1 1 get character Next calc crc crcWord H1FFFE 2 no...

Page 111: ...Vögtlin Instruction Manual SmartTrak Series 100 109 Else ...

Page 112: ...Vögtlin Instruction Manual SmartTrak Series 100 110 crcWord crcWord 2 ...

Page 113: ...d H100 make this byte h01xx End If If crcWord And HFF HD Then carriage char not allowed crcWord crcWord 1 make this byte hxx0e End If If crcWord And HFF H0 Then zero char is death crcWord crcWord 1 make this byte hxx01 End If ReDim Preserve crcBytes 0 To crcLen 3 make room for crc and carriage return crcBytes crcLen 1 Int crcWord H100 high byte crcBytes crcLen 2 crcWord And HFF low byte crcBytes c...

Page 114: ...urn or rejection of product is made within a reasonable period but no longer than one 1 year for calibration and non calibration defects from date of delivery To assure warranty service customers must register their products online on Vögtlin s website Online registration of all of your Vögtlin products is required for our warranty process Register now at www Vögtlininstruments com register Learn ...

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