Operating Manual PC-Series PCD-Series P-Series PC3-Series PCR-Series Digital Pressure and Vacuum Gauges and Controllers Innovative Flow and Pressure Solutions
FULL TECHNICAL SUPPORT | LIFETIME WARRANTY RECALIBRATION Your Alicat instrument is a precision device and Alicat strongly recommends that you send it to us on a yearly basis for recalibration. A yearly recalibration does a few things: ► It insures that your unit is functioning according to specification. ► Contamination may cause the instrument to measure flow improperly. Recalibration insures the instrument is clean and free from debris.
Thank you for purchasing a P-Series Pressure Gauge or PC-Series Vacuum and Pressure Controller. Please take the time to find and read the information for your specific device.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED MOUNTING PLUMBING USING ALICAT PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS WITH FLUIDS SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS External Sense Port Differential Pressure POWER AND SIGNAL CONNECTIONS INPUT SIGNALS Analog Input Signal RS-232 / RS-485 Digital Input Signal OUTPUT SIGNALS RS-232 / RS-485 Digital Output Signal Standard Voltage (0-5 Vdc) Output Signal Optional 0-10 Vdc Output Signal Optional Current (4-20 mA) Output Signal Optional 2nd Analog Output Signal Information for Alicat TFT (Color Display) Instr
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESSURE CONTROL APPLICATION: UPSTREAM VALVE BACK PRESSURE CONTROL APPLICATION: DOWNSTREAM VALVE PC3-Series PRESSURE CONTROLLERS DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE GAUGES DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CONTROLLERS PCD and PCRD DUAL VALVE CONTROLLER OPERATION RS-232 OR RS-485 OUTPUT AND INPUT Configuring HyperTerminal® Tareing via RS-232 / RS-485 Sending a Set-point via RS-232 / RS-485 PID Tuning via RS-232 / RS-485 Changing from Streaming to Polling Mode Collecting Data Data Format Sending a Simple Script File
GETTING STARTED 8 Pin Mini-DIN Power Jack Display Screen Inlet Connection Port Outlet Connection Port shown with Plug P-Series Pressure Gauge Control Valve PRESS PSIA Inlet Connection Port Outlet Connection Port Flow Direction Arrow PC-Series Pressure Controller Shown with Standard Upstream Valve Control Valve Inlet Connection Port Outlet Connection Port PCR-Series Pressure Controller 6
MOUNTING All P-Series Gauges and PC-Series Controllers have mounting holes for convenient mounting to flat panels. These gauges are position insensitive and can be mounted in any orientation. The sizes and dimensions for the mounting holes are shown on pages 51 to 67. P-Series Pressure Gauges may be connected into your system with the flow going in either direction for ease of viewing the display. These units are shipped with a plug for dead end applications.
USING ALICAT PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS WITH FLUIDS All of these devices may by used with chemically compatible liquids providing a couple of things are taken into account: 1. Water is about 50 times more viscous than air. This is important when sizing a pressure controller. The PC-Series which can be used to flow up to 20 SLPM of gas, will be limited to roughly 0.5 LPM of water-like fluid. The PCR will be limited to roughly 30 LPM of water-like fluid. 2. The factory PID tune is established using air flow.
POWER AND SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Power can be supplied to your gauge/controller through either the power jack or the 8 pin Mini-DIN connector. An AC to DC adapter which converts line AC power to DC voltage and current as specified below is required to use the power jack. A 2.1mm, positive center, 7-30 Vdc AC/DC adapter rated for at least 100 mA is required to use the adapter jack in a P-Series meter. A 2.
INPUT SIGNALS Analog Input Signal Apply analog input to Pin 4 as shown on page 9. For 6 Pin Locking Connector, DB9 and DB15 Pin-outs see pages 69 to 80. For PROFIBUS Pin-outs see page 67. Standard 0-5 Vdc is the standard analog input signal. Apply the 0-5 Vdc input signal to pin 4, with common ground on pin 8. Optional 0-10 Vdc: If specified at time of order, a 0-10 Vdc input signal can be applied to pin 4, with common ground on pin 8.
RS-232 / RS‑485 Digital Input Signal To use the RS-232 or RS-485 input signal, connect the RS-232 / RS‑485 Output Signal (Pin 5), the RS-232 / RS‑485 Input Signal (Pin 3), and Ground (Pin 8) to your computer serial port as shown below. (See page 34 for details on accessing RS-232 / RS‑485 input.
OUTPUT SIGNALS RS-232 / RS-485 Digital Output Signal To use the RS-232 or RS-485 output signal, it is necessary to connect the RS-232 / RS-485 Output Signal (Pin 5), the RS-232 / RS-485 Input Signal (Pin 3), and Ground (Pin 8) to your computer serial port as shown on page 8. (See page 34 for details on accessing RS-232 / RS-485 output.) Standard Voltage (0-5 Vdc) Output Signal Gauges/controllers equipped with a 0-5 Vdc (optional 0-10 Vdc) will have this output signal available on Pin 6.
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Information for Alicat TFT (Color Display) Instruments Alicat TFT (color display) instruments have a high contrast back-lit LCD display. TFT instruments operate in accordance with Alicat standard operating instructions for our monochrome menus and displays with the following differences. Multi-Color Display Color Codes: GREEN: Green labels identify the parameters and/or adjustments associated with the button directly above or below the label.
DISPLAYS AND MENUS P-Series GAUGES (Displays and Menus for PC and PCR Controllers are shown beginning page 21.) The device screen defaults to Main display as soon as power is applied to the meter. Main TARE V PSIG +13.60 + . PRESS PSIG The Main display shows the pressure in the units specified at time of order. By hitting the MENU button at the bottom right of the screen you will enter the Select Menu display.
MAIN TARE P PSIG +13.60 + . PRESS PSIG MENU This mode defaults on power up, with flow as the primary displayed parameter. The following parameters are displayed in the Main mode. Line Pressure shows the pressure in the units specified at time of order. Tare: Pushing the TARE P button tares the pressure gauge and provides it with a reference point for zero pressure. This is an important step in obtaining accurate measurements. It is best to zero the pressure gauge each time it is powered up.
SELECT MENU From Select Menu you can interact with your RS‑232 / RS-485 settings or read manufacturer’s data. Press the button next to the desired operation to bring that function to the screen. MODEL INFO ALICAT SCIENTIFIC ZERO BAND PRESS AVG FLOW AVG Ph 520-290-6060 Fax 520-290-0109 BACK BACK LCD CONTRAST MAIN UNIT ID A BAUD 19200 BACK MAIN MAIN1 Manufacturer Data Communication Select Miscellaneous MISC MFG DATA RS232 COMM TARE P PSIG +13.60 MAIN + .
COMMUNICATION SELECT UNIT ID A BAUD 19200 BACK MAIN UNIT ID C UP DN C BACK RESET A SET BAUD DN UP Access Communication Select by pressing the button above RS232 COMM or RS485 COMM on the Select Menu display. Unit ID – Valid unit identifiers are the letters A-Z and @. The identifier allows you to assign a unique address to each device so that multiple units can be connected to a single RS‑232 or RS‑485 computer port. Press UNIT ID. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the Unit ID.
MISCELLANEOUS Miscellaneous is accessed by pressing the MISC button on the Select Menu display. NOTE: All Miscellaneous changes are recorded when you exit Miscellaneous. ZERO BAND refers to Display Zero Deadband. Zero deadband is a value below which the display jumps to zero. This deadband is often desired to prevent electrical noise from showing up on the display as minor flows or pressures that do not exist. Display Zero Deadband does not affect the analog or digital signal outputs.
MANUFACTURER DATA Manufacturer Data is accessed by pressing the MFG DATA button on the Select Menu display. The initial display shows the name and telephone number of the manufacturer. MODEL INFO ALI CAT SCI ENT I FI C Ph 520-290-6060 Fax 520-290-0109 BACK MAIN Press MODEL INFO to show important information about your flow meter including the model number, serial number, and date of manufacture. Press BACK to return to the MFG DATA display. Push MAIN to return to the Main display.
DISPLAYS AND MENUS PC AND PCR CONTROLLERS (Displays and Menus for P Gauges are shown beginning page 15.) The device screen defaults to Main display as soon as power is applied to the controller. Main SETPT 0.000 PSIA +13.60 + . PRESS PSIA MENU Select Menu MISC MFG DATA CONTROL SETUP RS232 COMM The Main display shows, temperature and volume flow. Line pressure will be also be displayed if the meter was order with this option.
MAIN SETPT 0.000 PSIG +13.60 + . PRESS PSIG MENU This mode defaults on power up, with flow as the primary displayed parameter. The following parameters are displayed in the Main mode. Line Pressure shows the pressure in the units specified at time of order. Set Point: The set-point (SETPT)is shown in the upper right of the display. For information on changing the set-point see SETPT SOURCE, page 24. MENU: Pressing MENU switches the screen to the Select Menu display.
SELECT MENU From Select Menu you can change the selected gas, interact with your RS‑232 / RS-485 settings, read manufacturer’s data and access the control setup screen. Press the button next to the desired operation to bring that function to the screen.
CONTROL SETUP Control Setup is accessed by pressing the button below Control Setup on the Select Menu display. From this screen you can select your set-point source, choose a loop variable and adjust the PID terms. Press BACK to return to the Select Menu display. Press MAIN to return to the MAIN display SETPT LOOP SETPT SETPT SOURCE – Pressing the button VAR +0.0 SOURCE above SETPT SOURCE will allow you to select how the set point will be conveyed to your controller.
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CONTROL SETUP (continued) Tareing (or zeroing) a gauge pressure or differential pressure controller provides it with a reference point for zero pressure. SETPT SOURCE LOOP VAR OFF AUTO / ON AUTO—this feature allows you to tare the controller. The controller must be left in the default OFF AUTO mode except when actually tareing the controller as explained below.
PID TUNING SETPT SOURCE LOOP VAR SETPT +0.0 ON AUTO PID MAIN LN-DN MODE LN-UP >PD PID PD2I PID CANCEL SET P 00100 I 00000 D 02501 BACK LOOP TYPE MAIN PID Values determine the performance and operation of your proportional control valve. These terms dictate control speed, control stability, overshoot and oscillation. All units leave the factory with a generic tuning designed to handle most applications.
The PD algorithm is the PID algorithm used on most Alicat controllers. It is divided into two segments: The first compares the process value to the set-point to generate a proportional error. The proportional error is multiplied by the ‘P’ gain, with the result added to the output drive register. The second operates on the present process value minus the process value during the immediately previous evaluation cycle.
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PC3 AND PCR3 SERIES PRESSURE CONTROLLERS: The PC3 and PCR3 Series pressure controller is designed to change the flow to allow the control of pressure at some point away from the body of the controller. This is most helpful when it is necessary to mount pneumatic components such as valves, fittings or flow meters that introduce significant pressure drop between pressure controller body and the point where pressure control is necessary.
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE GAUGES: The differential pressure gauge is designed to measure a pressure ratio between two points in the line. There are a variety of applications for this device. One of the most common is to measure the difference in pressure across some sort of element that changes resistance to flow over time, such as a filter, or one that changes area with time as would happen with orifice testing.
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CONTROLLERS: The differential pressure controller is designed to change the flow to allow the control of a pressure ratio between two points in the line. There are a variety of applications for this device. One of the most common is to control the difference in pressure across some sort of element that changes resistance to flow over time, such as a filter or one that changes area with time as would happen with orifice testing.
PCD-SERIES DUAL VALVE PRESSURE CONTROLLER OPERATION Alicat Scientific PCD-Series Closed Volume Pressure Controllers incorporate a digital pressure gauge with dual control valves and circuitry. The integrated PID loop measures the pressure, compares it with the set-point, and adjusts either the Inlet or Exhaust valve accordingly in excess of two thousand times per second. It is most common to have a .050 inch diameter orifice in the inlet valve, and a .050 inch diameter exhaust valve.
RS-232 / RS-485 OUTPUT AND INPUT Configuring HyperTerminal®: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open your HyperTerminal® RS-232 / RS-485 terminal program (installed under the “Accessories” menu on all Microsoft Windows® operating systems). Select “Properties” from the file menu. Click on the “Configure” button under the “Connect To” tab.
Sending a Set-point via RS-232 / RS-485 (PC and PCR-Series only): To send a set-point via RS-232 / RS-485, “Serial” must be selected under the “Input” list in the control set up mode. To give controllers a set-point, or change an existing point, simply type in a number between 0 and 65535 (2% over range), where 64000 denotes full-scale pressure, and hit “Enter”. The set-point column and pressure rates should change accordingly.
value to register 22. For example, if you wished to try a “D” term of 25, you would type *W22=25 followed by “Enter” where the bold number denotes the new value. The computer will respond to the new value by confirming that 22=25. To see the effect of the change you may now poll the unit by typing A followed by “Enter”. This does an instantaneous poll and returns the values once. You may type A “Enter” as many times as you like. Alternately you could resume streaming mode by typing *@=@ followed by “Enter”.
Changing From Streaming to Polling Mode: When the meter is in the Streaming Mode (RS-485 units do not have a streaming mode), the screen is updated approximately 10-60 times per second (depending on the amount of data on each line) so that the user sees the data essentially in real time. It is sometimes desirable, and necessary when using more than one unit on a single RS-232 line, to be able to poll the unit.
Collecting Data: The RS-232 / RS-485 output updates to the screen many times per second. Very short-term events can be captured simply by disconnecting (there are two telephone symbol icons at the top of the HyperTerminal® screen for disconnecting and connecting) immediately after the event in question. The scroll bar can be driven up to the event and all of the data associated with the event can be selected, copied, and pasted into Microsoft® Excel® or other spreadsheet program as described below.
Data Format: The data stream on the screen represents the pressure parameters of the main mode in the units shown on the display. For P-Series Pressure Gauges, there is a single column of data. This column represents the measured pressure in the units specified at time of order and shown on the display. +4.123 +4.123 +4.123 +4.123 +4.124 +4.125 P-Series Pressure Gauge Data Format For PC-Series Controllers, there are 2 columns of data representing pressure and set-point.
Sending a Simple Script File to HyperTerminal® It is sometimes desirable to capture data for an extended period of time. Standard streaming mode information is useful for short term events, however, when capturing data for an extended period of time, the amount of data and thus the file size can become too large very quickly. Without any special programming skills, you can use HyperTerminal® and a text editing program such as Microsoft® Word® to capture text at defined intervals. 1.
13. Click on the “ASCII Setup” button. 14. The “Line Delay” box is defaulted to 0 milliseconds. This is where you will tell the program how often to read a line from the script file you’ve created. 1000 milliseconds is one second, so if you want a line of data every 30 seconds, you would enter 30000 into the box. If you want a line every 5 minutes, you would enter 300000 into the box. 15. When you have entered the value you want, click on OK and OK in the Properties dialog box. 16.
TROUBLESHOOTING Display does not come on or is weak. Check power and ground connections and supply voltage. Please reference the technical specifications (pages 51-67) to assure you have the proper power for your model. Pressure reading is approximately fixed either near zero or near full scale regardless of actual line pressure. Differential pressure sensor may be damaged.
The output signal is lower than the reading at the display. This can occur if the output signal is measured some distance from the gauge/ controller as voltage drops in the wires increase with distance. Using heavier gauge wires, especially in the ground wire, can reduce this effect. My controller oscillates wildly and/or exhibits very different reactions to the setpoint than I expect.
MAINTENANCE AND RECALIBRATION General: P, PC, PCR and PCD-Series Pressure Gauges and Controllers require minimal maintenance. They have no moving parts. The single most important thing that affects the life and accuracy of these devices is the quality of the gas being measured. The instruments are designed to measure CLEAN, DRY, NON-CORROSIVE gases. If your application requires an aggressive or corrosive gas, please consider Alicat’s PS, PCS, PCRS and PCDS Series instruments (see page 60).
Alicat Portable Meters and Gauges Alicat Portable Flow Meters and Gauges use a common 9 Volt battery located in the top section of your meter. Output signals from the flow meter are passed through the female connector on top of the flow meter. Turn the switch on top of the flow meter “off” when the meter is not in use. Normal (9V alkaline) battery life is approximately 8 hours (30-40 hours with a 9V-lithium battery), however many factors can affect this.
Option: Remote Electronics for High Line or Gas Temperatures Some applications involve operating temperatures outside the standard Alicat device specifications. A solution using remote electronics is available. (This option is not applicable for liquid devices.) The flow body’s components are minimized to only the required sensors. The flow data is sent to the microprocessor electronics up to 6 feet away from the sensor package.
Accessory: BB9 Multi-Drop Box The BB9 Multi-Drop Box makes it convenient to wire multiple flow and/or pressure devices to a single RS-232 or RS-485 port. Now available with a USB interface! The Multi-Drop Box has nine 8 pin Mini-DIN ports available. The ports are to be used with a standard double ended 8 pin Mini-DIN (DC-62) style cable going from the box to each flow or pressure device.
Accessory: Flow Vision™ SC Software Flow Vision™ SC is an intuitive software interface to help your test cycles run smoother and shorten your engineering time! Flow Vision™ SC lets you connect to and communicate with multiple Alicat units simultaneously. Now you can view virtual displays, control tabs, charts and data lines from every connected Alicat device on the same screen.
Accessories Part Number Description FLOWVISIONSC Flow Vision™ SC software for interface with all Alicat instruments FLOWVISIONMX Flow Vision™ MX software for gas blending BB9 9 position Multi-Drop Box BB9-I 9 position Multi-Drop Box, Industrial connectors PVPS24U Universal 100-240 VAC to 24 Volt DC Power Supply Adapter PS24VHC High current power supply for BB9 use with Large Valve Controllers PCASE Industrial carry and storage case for portable meters/gauges DC-61 8 Pin Male Mini-DIN connec
Accessories MNPT to Compression Fittings Filters & Elements FNPT-MNPT 10-32 - 1/8” SS-200-1-0157 10-32 5μ 510053 10-32 - 1/4” SS-400-1-0256 10-32 20μ 510054 1/8” - 1/8” SS-200-1-2 1/8” 20μ ILF-1/8-20 1/8” - 1/4” SS-400-1-2 1/4” 40μ ILF-1/4-40 1/8” - 3/8” SS-600-1-2 1/2” 40μ ILF-1/2-40* 1/8” - 1/2” SS-810-1-2 3/4” 40μ ILF-3/4-40* 1/8” - 3mm SS-3M0-1-2 20μ element ILFE20 1/8” - 4mm SS-4M0-1-2 40μ element ILFE40 1/8” - 6mm SS-6M0-1-2 40μ element ILFE40L* 1/8” - 8mm SS-8M0
Technical Data for P-Series Pressure Gauges Standard Specifications (Contact Alicat for available options.) Performance Full scale pressure < 2” H2O Accuracy Full scale pressure ≥ 2” H2O Standard Accuracy Full scale pressure ≥ 2” H2O High Accuracy Option Repeatability Zero Shift and Span Shift Operating Range / Turndown Ratio Excess Pressure Burst Pressure P-Series Gauges Consult Factory ± 0.25% ± 0.125% ± 0.08% Full Scale 0.02% Full Scale / ºCelsius 0.
P-Series: All standard ranges P-Series: Differential Pressure All standard ranges 52
Technical Data for PC, PC3, PCR, and PCR3 Single Valve Pressure Controllers Standard Specifications (Contact Alicat for available options.) Performance Full scale pressure < 2” H2O Accuracy Full scale pressure ≥ 2” H2O Standard Accuracy Full scale pressure ≥ 2” H2O High Accuracy Option Repeatability Zero Shift and Span Shift Operating Range / Turndown Ratio Excess Pressure Burst Pressure PC & PC3 Controllers PCR & PCR3 Controllers Consult Factory ± 0.25% ± 0.125% ± 0.08% Full Scale 0.
PC-Series: All standard ranges PC-Series: Differential Pressure All standard ranges 54
PC3-Series: All standard ranges PCR3-Series: All standard ranges 55
PCR-Series: Most standard ranges PCR-Series: Differential Pressure 5 inH2O 56
Technical Data for PCD & PCRD Dual Valve Pressure Controllers Standard Specifications (Contact Alicat for available options.) Performance Full scale pressure < 2” H2O Accuracy Full scale pressure ≥ 2” H2O Standard Accuracy Full scale pressure ≥ 2” H2O High Accuracy Option Repeatability Zero Shift and Span Shift Operating Range / Turndown Ratio Excess Pressure Burst Pressure PCD Controllers PCRD Controllers Consult Factory ± 0.25% ± 0.125% ± 0.08% Full Scale 0.02% Full Scale / ºCelsius 0.
PCD-Series: All standard ranges PCD-Series: Differential Pressure All standard ranges 58
PCRD-Series: All standard ranges 59
Technical Data for Alicat PS Series Pressure and Vacuum Gauges Alicat PS instruments are built for use with aggressive gases. For the most part these instruments maintain the specifications of equivalently ranged P-Series devices. In addition to all non-corrosive gases, PS Gauges are configured to operate with the following aggressive gases.
Technical Data for PS-Series Pressure Gauges Standard Specifications (Contact Alicat for available options.) Performance Full scale pressure Standard Accuracy Full scale pressure High Accuracy Option Repeatability Zero Shift and Span Shift Operating Range / Turndown Ratio Excess Pressure Burst Pressure PS-Series Gauges ± 0.25% ± 0.125% ± 0.08% Full Scale 0.02% Full Scale / ºCelsius 0.
PS-Series: All standard ranges to 500 psig 62
Technical Data for PCS and PCRS Single Valve Pressure Controllers Standard Specifications (Contact Alicat for available options.) Performance Full scale pressure Standard Accuracy Full scale pressure High Accuracy Option Repeatability Zero Shift and Span Shift Operating Range / Turndown Ratio Excess Pressure Burst Pressure PCS Controllers PCRS Controllers ± 0.25% ± 0.125% ± 0.08% Full Scale 0.02% Full Scale / ºCelsius 0.5% to 100% Full Scale / 200:1 Turndown 102.
PCS-Series: All standard ranges to 500 psig PCRS-Series: Most standard ranges 64
Technical Data for PCDS & PCRDS Dual Valve Pressure Controllers Standard Specifications (Contact Alicat for available options.) Performance Full scale pressure Standard Accuracy Full scale pressure High Accuracy Option Repeatability Zero Shift and Span Shift Operating Range / Turndown Ratio Excess Pressure Burst Pressure PCDS Controllers PCRDS Controllers ± 0.25% ± 0.125% ± 0.08% Full Scale 0.02% Full Scale / ºCelsius 0.5% to 100% Full Scale / 200:1 Turndown 102.
PCDS-Series: Most standard ranges PCRDS-Series: Most standard ranges 66
Technical Data for PROFIBUS Meters, Gauges and Controllers NOTICE: The following specifications are applicable to Alicat PROFIBUS enabled meters, gauges and controllers only. All other operating specifications are shown in the Technical Data page for standard Alicat instruments. All standard device features and functions are available and operate in accordance with the standard Alicat Scientific device operating manual provided with the device.
Eight Pin Mini-DIN Connector Pin-Outs If your Alicat Instrument was ordered with the standard Eight Pin Mini-DIN connection, please be sure to reference the following pin-out diagram. 1 3 2 4 6 7 5 8 Standard 8 Pin Mini-DIN Pin-Out Mini-DIN cable color Black Pin Function 1 Inactive (or optional 4-20mA Primary Output Signal) Static 5.
Locking Industrial Connector Pin-Outs If your Alicat Instrument was ordered with a Six Pin Locking Industrial connection, please be sure to reference the following pin-out diagram. 6 5 1 1 5 6 4 2 3 Male Connector: Cable Pin 1 2 3 4 Description Rev. No.
If your instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. Standard DB9 Pin-out The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9 equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB9 offerings, along with some options for customization.
If your instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. DB9A Pin-out The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9A equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB9N offerings, along with some options for customization.
If your instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. DB9N Pin-out The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9N equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB9N offerings, along with some options for customization.
If your instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. DB9T Pin-out The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9T equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB9T offerings, along with some options for customization.
If your instrument was ordered with a DB9 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. DB9U Pin-out The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB9 wire to a DB9U equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB9U offerings, along with some options for customization.
DB15 Pin-Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15 equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings, along with some options for customization.
DB15 Pin-Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15A equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings, along with some options for customization.
DB15 Pin-Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15B equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings, along with some options for customization.
DB15 Pin-Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15K equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings, along with some options for customization.
DB15 Pin-Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15H equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings, along with some options for customization.
DB15 Pin-Outs If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection, be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram. The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when connecting a non-Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15S equipped Alicat. Not all features may be available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings, along with some options for customization.
NOTES FOR USING PC-EXTSEN DEVICES PC-EXTSEN units connect a Pressure Controller (with no internal pressure sensor) to an end-user supplied external pressure sensor. Designed mainly for the vacuum coating industry, the PC-EXTSEN marries the sensing ability of an existing capacitance manometer or ion gauge with a Alicat’s 16 Series electronics package and internal PID algorithm. This enables fast and precise control of extreme vacuum conditions in the coating chamber.
POWER AND SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Power can be supplied to your controller through either the power jack or the 8 pin Mini-DIN connector. An AC to DC adapter which converts line AC power to DC voltage and current as specified below is required to use the power jack. A 2.1mm, positive center, 12-30 Vdc AC/DC adapter rated for at least 250 mA is required to use the adapter jack in a PC-Series controller. A 2.
PC-EXTSEN-D-ISC Pin-Outs The PC-EXTSEN-D-ISC is equipped with an additional Six Pin Locking connection, for use as a dedicated connection to your external sensor. This leaves the 8 pin Mini-DIN connection available to be used as a dedicated RS-232 or analog interface connection. Please be sure to reference the following pin-out diagram. The following pin-out diagram is applicable to all standard PC-EXTSEN-D-ISC devices.
Additional Information for Alicat CSA and ATEX Approved Devices See the following page for Special Conditions regarding the use of these units! II 3 G EEx nA IIC T4 Class I, Div. 2 Group A, B, C and D T4 24 Vdc, 0.800A max Class I, Zone 2 AEx nA IIC T4 WARNINGS: EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
USE of Alicat instruments (M, MW, MS, MC, MCW, MCS, MCR, MCRW, MCRS, P, PS, PC, PCS, PCR and PCRS product families only) in Class 1 Division 2 applications. CSA certifies the use of this product for general use as well as use in hazardous locations as defined by Class 1 Division 2 Group A, B, C and D T4. CSA certification is indicated by the product label as shown below and not by the statements in this, or any accompanying documentation.
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Gas SLPM 100.00 = SLPM 100.00 = SLPM 1.00 = SLPM 1.00 = 3.5316 211.9093 61.0128 3660.7688 SCFM SCFH SCIM SCIH Absolute Density ** Compressibility Viscosity* 25°C 25°C 25°C 14.696 psia 14.696 psia 184.918 1.1840 0.9997 225.593 1.6339 0.9994 111.852 0.6569 0.9982 176.473 1.1453 0.9997 149.332 1.8080 0.9949 93.540 1.2385 0.9924 89.153 0.08235 1.0006 198.457 0.16353 1.0005 178.120 1.1453 0.9998 148.456 1.8088 0.9946 311.149 0.8246 1.0005 204.591 1.3088 0.9994 81.458 1.8316 0.9841 74.052 2.4494 0.9699 104.
