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BRONKHORST EL-FLOW Prestige series User Manual

BRONKHORST EL-FLOW Prestige series
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Doc. no.: 9.17.084 rev. N Date: 23-09-2020
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Please read this document carefully before installing and operating the product.
Not following the guidelines could result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
EL-FLOW® Prestige series
Thermal Mass Flow Meters/Controllers
Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

BRONKHORST EL-FLOW Prestige series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Accuracy± 0.5% Rd plus ± 0.1% FS
Protection ClassIP40
Response Time< 500 ms
Operating Temperature-10°C to +70°C
Power Supply15...24 VDC
Communication ProtocolsAnalog, RS232, Modbus RTU/ASCII, PROFIBUS DP, DeviceNet, FLOW-BUS, EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP
Material (Wetted Parts)Stainless steel 316L
Gas Compatibilitycompatible with corrosive gases
Turndown Ratio1:100

Summary

Introduction

Scope of this manual

Details the contents and coverage of the instruction manual for the EL-FLOW® Prestige series.

Intended use

Describes the specified applications and limitations for EL-FLOW® Prestige instruments.

Product description

Provides an overview of the EL-FLOW® Prestige series, highlighting its technology and capabilities.

EL-FLOW® Prestige PI

Details the EL-FLOW® Prestige PI variant, emphasizing its active pressure compensation features.

Documentation

Lists all necessary documentation for basic operation and maintenance, including downloadable resources.

Model key

Explains how to interpret the model key on the serial number label for technical properties.

Starting up

Functional properties

Guides users to check the serial number label for matching functional properties before installation.

Operating conditions

Outlines test pressure, sealing material compatibility, and ambient conditions for instrument operation.

Mounting

Provides guidelines for optimal performance regarding instrument mounting positions and environment.

Piping requirements

Specifies requirements for fluid stream piping and tubing to ensure reliable performance.

Fluid connection

Details instructions for installing the EL-FLOW® Prestige in the process line, including leak checks.

Electrical connection

Explains electrical connection requirements, power supply, and safety compliance for the instrument.

Analog / digital communication

Covers analog, RS232, RS485, and fieldbus communication options for the instrument.

Micro switch operation

Describes the function of the micro switch and LEDs for monitoring and starting actions.

Powering up and powering down

Provides recommendations for powering the instrument on and off, and warm-up procedures.

First use

Guides on initial setup, including purging for corrosive media and initial zero point adjustment.

Calibration

Explains factory calibration and requirements for periodic inspection or recalibration.

Maintenance

Covers maintenance requirements, emphasizing that no regular maintenance is typically needed.

Basic operation

Mass flow measurement and control

General guidelines for mass flow measurement and control using EL-FLOW® Prestige instruments.

Changing fluid set, range or operating conditions

Details the Multi Fluid/Multi Range functionality for reconfiguring the instrument.

Valve Safe State

Explains the default valve state when the instrument is unpowered or loses communication.

Communication interfaces

Describes the available communication interfaces via D-sub and optional fieldbus connectors.

Using multiple interfaces

Covers simultaneous operation via analog, RS232/RS485, and optional fieldbus interfaces.

Analog operation

Details the analog signals available for measurement and setpoint through the D-sub connector.

Cabling

Provides guidance on cabling for analog operation using a D-sub connector.

Basic RS232 operation

Introduces advanced features accessible via RS232 communication compared to analog operation.

RS232 communication

Explains how to establish RS232 communication with a computer using Bronkhorst® tools.

RS232 communication powered by fieldbus

Describes connecting the instrument to a fieldbus system while maintaining RS232 communication.

E-8000 power supply, readout and control

Details operating instruments using the E-8000 module for power and RS232 communication.

BRIGHT readout and control

Explains accessing instrument functions via a BRIGHT readout and control module.

FlowDDE

Covers operating instruments via RS232 using the Bronkhorst® FlowDDE server application.

Software (DDE applications)

Lists examples of free Bronkhorst® DDE client applications like FlowPlot and FlowView.

Baud rate setup

Details the supported baud rates for RS232 communication and setup procedures.

Basic RS485 operation (FLOW-BUS/Modbus)

Focuses on RS485 communication using FLOW-BUS or Modbus protocols.

Cabling

Provides cabling examples for EL-FLOW® Prestige instruments in an RS485 fieldbus system.

Software

Discusses software requirements for Modbus operation and compatibility with Bronkhorst® tools.

Baud rate, node address and parity setup

Covers configuration of baud rate, node address, and parity for RS485 settings.

Other fieldbus configurations

Lists optional fieldbus systems like PROFIBUS DP and DeviceNet™ for EL-FLOW® Prestige.

PROFIBUS DP

Details the PROFIBUS DP fieldbus standard and its application with EL-FLOW® instruments.

DeviceNet™

Explains the DeviceNet™ interface and its compliance with ODVA specifications.

EtherCAT®

Describes the EtherCAT® high-performance Ethernet fieldbus system for automation technology.

PROFINET

Details the PROFINET interface for data exchange between I/O controllers and devices.

Baud rate, node address and parity setup

Covers supported configurations for PROFIBUS DP, DeviceNet™, EtherCAT®, and PROFINET.

LED indications

Explains the function of the instrument's LED indicators for status and error reporting.

Micro switch functions

Describes special functions accessible via the multifunctional switch, including normal operation.

Normal operating functions

Details accessing functions like auto-zero, reset, and flash mode using the micro switch.

Power-up functions

Explains how to access functions like factory reset and configuration mode during power-up.

Control mode - readout/change

Describes how to read and change the instrument's control mode using LED indications.

Network settings - readout/change

Explains how to read and change network settings like node address and baud rate.

Basic parameters and properties

Introduces common parameters for digital communication with the instrument.

General

Describes commonly used parameters for digital operation of the EL-FLOW® Prestige.

Measurement and control (basic)

Details parameters for basic measurement and control functions, including measure and setpoint.

Secondary outputs

Covers parameters for secondary outputs like temperature and pressure.

Device identification

Details parameters for identifying the instrument, such as User Tag and Serial Number.

Alarms and counter

Covers alarm and counter settings, accessible via software or readout units.

Adjusting zero point

Explains the necessity and methods for adjusting the zero point of the instrument.

Manual procedure

Details the manual procedure for adjusting the zero point using the multifunctional switch.

Digital procedure

Explains the digital procedure for adjusting the zero point via RS232 communication.

Advanced operation

Sealing material compatibility

Lists compatibility of sealing materials with commonly used gases for the instrument.

Advanced parameters and properties

Covers advanced parameters for instrument configuration and operation.

Measurement and control (advanced)

Details advanced parameters related to measurement and control, like Fmeasure and Fsetpoint.

Special parameters

Explains special parameters such as Init Reset, Reset, Wink, and Control Mode.

Fluid set

Covers parameters for selecting and configuring fluid sets for the instrument.

Fluid set parameters

Details parameters related to fluid properties like Capacity, Capacity Unit, and Controller Speed.

Fluid mixture parameters

Explains parameters for configuring properties of fluid mixtures used with the instrument.

Alarms

Details alarm settings, modes, and parameters like Alarm Mode and Alarm Info.

Counter

Covers counter settings, modes, units, limits, and setpoint behavior.

Network configuration

Explains how to configure network settings for fieldbus and power supply connections.

Master/slave configuration (FLOW-BUS)

Details setting up master/slave relationships within a FLOW-BUS system.

Special features

Highlights special features like customized I/O options and default control mode changes.

Customized I/O options (pin 5)

Describes the customized input/output functions available through the 9-pin D-sub connector (pin 5).

Changing default control mode

Provides procedures for changing the instrument's default control mode via IO Status parameter.

Troubleshooting and service

Errors and warnings

Guides users on interpreting LED indications and finding error/warning information.

Restoring factory settings

Details methods for resetting the instrument to pre-configured factory settings.

Common issues

Lists common symptoms, possible causes, and actions for troubleshooting instrument problems.

Service

Provides information on obtaining current product details and contacting Bronkhorst service.

Returns

Removal and return instructions

Provides instructions for safely removing and returning instruments, including handling hazardous fluids.

Disposal (end of lifetime)

Explains the process for disposing of electrical and electronic equipment according to WEEE directive.

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