Bronkhorst®
Instruction Manual mini CORI-FLOW ML120
9.17.097G
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2.7.2
Digital RS232 interface
A special T-part cable (7.03.366) is required for connecting the
9-pin D-sub side connector of an
mini CORI-FLOW ML120
series instrument to a COM port of a Windows computer for
RS232 communication. Optionally use an RS232 to USB2.0
converter (9.09.122) to connect to a USB port. Use a Plug-in
Power Supply (PiPS) (7.03.422) for powering the instrument.
Alternatively use a 9-pin D-sub loose-end cable and refer to
the hook-up diagram for RS232 operation (document 9.16.119)
to connect the required signals, typically for connection to a
PLC or micro controller device.
If an instrument is powered through the (optional) bus
connector on top of the instrument, the 9-pin D-sub side
connector can be connected to a COM port directly, using the
T-part cable 7.03.366 or a RS232 cable 7.03.367. The figure on
the right shows a hook-up example for DeviceNet™.
Keep in mind that the 9-pin D-sub configuration of a Bronkhorst® instrument differs from the 9-pin D-sub configuration of
a PC COM-port. Make sure the correct cables are used for hook-up. When in doubt, always check the hook-up diagrams
associated with the instruments.
A PiPS (Plug-in Power Supply, art.nr.: 7.03.422) is available to power a single instrument and can be used instead of the
DB9 loose-end cable as shown in the example above. Detailed information can be found in the manual PiPS (9.17.055),
which can be downloaded from
http://www.bronkhorst.com/en/downloads
See
document 9.17.027 - Instruction manual RS232 interface
for more information about hook-up and
communication.
2.7.2.1 E-8000
When a
mini CORI-FLOW ML120
instrument is used in
combination with an E-8000 readout/ control unit equipped
with an RS232 interface, the instrument can be powered and
operated using the 9-pin D-sub (female) connector at the rear
of the E-8000 module and a cable 7.03.016 or equivalent. With
the display interface and control buttons most digital
parameters can be used. See the E-8000 manual (document
9.17.076) for more information.
2.7.2.2 BRIGHT
When a
mini CORI-FLOW ML120
instrument is used in
combination with a BRIGHT readout and control module, most
digital functions are available by using the display interface
and control buttons. If a BRIGHT module is connected, no other
RS232 communication with the instrument can be established.
For more information see the BRIGHT manual (document
9.17.048).
2.7.3
Digital RS485 interface
With digital operation over RS485 or Ethernet a fieldbus system with multiple instruments can be set up. This section shows
examples of several of
mini CORI-FLOW ML120
Series instruments in an RS485 fieldbus system. Note that many other bus
configurations are possible, contact your local sales representative for more information. Please check the total power
consumption of your instruments and do not exceed the maximum power of the power supply.
For all fieldbus systems the
mini CORI-FLOW ML120
instruments serve as slaves on the master/slave bus system. There is no
mutual communication between slaves, only between master and slave.