Sierra M100L - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Sierra Instruments Instruction Manual Smart-Trak
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2 Series 100
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................................................... 5
Welcome to the future of gas flow measurement! ......................................................... 5
Using This Manual ................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 6
Receipt of your instrument ..................................................................................................... 7
The Smart-Trak 2 Flow Sensing Principle............................................................................. 9
Chapter 2: Installation ....................................................................................................... 9
Before You Begin Installation ............................................................................................. 11
Pre-Installation Check List .................................................................................................. 12
Installing the Instrument—Plumbing ................................................................................... 12
Compression Fittings ..................................................................................................... 13
VCO Fittings................................................................................................................... 13
VCR Fittings ................................................................................................................... 14
1/4 Inch Female NPT ..................................................................................................... 14
Installing your Instrument—Mechanical Mounting ............................................................ 15
Installing your Instrument—Electrical Connections ........................................................... 16
Figure 2-3: HD DB-15 Connector Pin Configuration (on the instrument) .................. 18
Figure 2-4: Wiring Definitions for Optional Communication Cable ........................... 18
Figure 2-5: Power Supply Requirements ......................................................................... 19
Chapter 3: Analog Operation .................................................................................... 22
Analog Operation, Mass Flow Controller ........................................................................ 23
Smart-Trak 2 Features...................................................................................................... 24
Setpoint Adjustment......................................................................................................... 24
Changing the Output or Setpoint Signals ......................................................................... 24
Over-Range Condition ..................................................................................................... 24
Manual Valve Override—Valve Close ............................................................................ 25
Manual Valve Override—Valve Purge Function ............................................................ 25
Important Notes About Purging ....................................................................................... 25
Purging Non-Reactive Gases: .......................................................................................... 25
Purging Reactive Gases: .................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 4: Digital Operation with Pilot Module ...................................................... 27
Introduction to Pilot Module Features and Capabilities .................................................. 27
Pilot Module Operation, Mass Flow Controllers ................................................................. 29
Pilot Module Operation, Mass Flow Controllers: ................................................................ 30
Making Changes Using the Lower Level Screens:...................................................................... 38
Lost Passwords and General Customer Service: ....................................................................... 47
Chapter 5: Digital Operation RS-232 & Smart-Trak 2 Software
...................... 48
Power Up Your Instrument ......................................................................................... 48
Power Up Your Computer .......................................................................................... 51
Loading the Smart-Trak 2 Software ........................................................................... 51
Connecting Smart-Trak 2 to Your Computer ............................................................. 52