
Sierra Instruments Instruction Manual
Smart-Trak
®
2 Series 100
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CHAPTER 3: ANALOG OPERATION
Your Smart-Trak 2 instrument may be operated in three different ways:
THREE CONTROL OPTIONS
A.
Analog Input/Output Operation (This Chapter):
Using analog input/output signals
at the 15-pin mini-D connector.
B.
Digital Operation with Pilot Module (Chapter 4):
Using the optional Pilot Module.
C.
Digital Operation with RS-232 and Smart-Trak 2 Software (Chapter 5):
Using the
RS-232 link, the supplied Smart-Trak 2 Software package, and a PC-style
computer running Windows operating system.
This chapter will discuss the first of these—Analog Operation. Please see subsequent
chapters for other options.
Regardless of control options, the standard output for all Smart-Trak 2 instruments are
two linear analog output signals corresponding to 0% to 100% of the mass flow full-
scale range. Please note that one of these output signals is a current signal of either 4-20
or 0-20 mA. The other is a voltage signal of 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC or 1-5 VDC. You can
choose any combination of these signals at any time in your facility.
For mass flow controllers, one input signal of 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 Appendix D
.
Analog Operation, Mass Flow Meter
After your instrument is installed and the system has undergone a complete leak check
as discussed in detail in Chapter 2, you are ready to supply power.
Power Your Instrument:
Provide adequate power per Figure 2-5. Apply power using
Sierra’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 connect power to the Smart-Trak 2, and then power your supply
(plug into wall or switch on). The opposite may cause the unit to take longer to power
on. Let the instrument warm up for at least 15 minutes for optimal performance.
Your Smart-Trak 2 instrument is now ready for use!