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Vogtlin Red-y compact Series Operating Instructions Manual

Thermal mass flow meters and manual controllers for gases
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Thermal Mass Flow Meters and Manual
Controllers for gases.
red-y compact series operating instructions (For serial number>300000)
Vögtlin Instruments AG – flow technology
Langenhagstrasse 1 | 4147 Aesch (Switzerland)
Phone +41 (0)61 756 63 00 | Fax +41 (0)61 756 63 01
www.voegtlin.com or www.vogtlinusa.com | info@voegtlin.com

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  • Page 1 Thermal Mass Flow Meters and Manual Controllers for gases. red-y compact series operating instructions (For serial number>300000) Vögtlin Instruments AG – flow technology Langenhagstrasse 1 | 4147 Aesch (Switzerland) Phone +41 (0)61 756 63 00 | Fax +41 (0)61 756 63 01...
  • Page 2 Operating instructions red-y compact series (Serial Number >300000) red-y compact meter GCM red-y compact manual controller GCR Version: red-y compact series EN A1-7 For the latest information on our products, see our website at www.voegtlin.com www.vogtlinusa.com © 2015 Vögtlin Instruments AG, Switzerland...

  • Page 3: Copyright And Liability Disclaimer

    Copyright and Liability Disclaimer All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the publisher's prior written permission. The content of this manual is provided for information only and may be altered without prior notice. Vögtlin Instruments AG assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies in this manual.
  • Page 4 Oxygen service Vögtlin Instruments AG is not liable for any damage or personal injury, whatsoever, resulting from the use of our standard mass flow meters or controllers for oxygen gas. You are responsible for determining if this mass flow meter or controller is appropriate for your oxygen application. You are responsible for cleaning the mass flow meter or controller to the degree required for your oxygen flow application.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Copyright and Liability Disclaimer Table of contents 1. Introduction 1.10 Features of red-y compact thermal mass flow meters 1.11 Scope of warranty 1.12 Instructions and warnings 1.13 Documentation and cables supplied 1.14 The measurement principle 1.15 Real, Standardized and Normalized flow 1.16 CMOS technology 1.17 Block diagram 2.
  • Page 6 6.10 Troubleshooting 6.11 Pressure loss 6.12 Dimensional drawings in mm 6.13 Dimensional drawings in inches 6.14 Type code overview 6.15 Wetted parts red-y compact series 6.16 Contamination statement 6.17 Overview Default settings 6.18 CE Declaration of Conformity 6.19 Change history 7.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for choosing devices from the red-y compact series. These operating instructions will help you to install and operate the measuring devices. Please read through these instructions carefully before installing the devices. Our aim has been to write a full and practical guide. We would be grateful if you would notify us of any shortcomings or mistakes.

  • Page 8: Instructions And Warnings

    1.12 Instructions and warnings Read all of the operating instructions thoroughly before installing and commissioning equipment. Misconceptions and incorrect use can lead to breakage of the measuring device or risk of personal injury. The installation, commissioning and operation and maintenance must be done by appropriately qualified personnel.

  • Page 9: Real, Standardized And Normalized Flow

    1.15 Real, Standardized and Normalized flow The user-selectable engineering units of the red-y compact has been divided in two groups: “Real and Normal” units and “Other units” This separation is not only there to find the unit you want to select quicker, it also separated the “Normalized flow”...

  • Page 10: Cmos Technology

    Gas flow in general can be expressed in one of the following:  Volumetric flow: (f.i. l/min). This theoretically cannot be measured by the red-y compact because it is volume. The compact measures mass flow. However, due to regional requirements we still have it as a flow unit that is selectable. Units shown as volume (l/min) refer to the customer defined reference conditions (Same as “standard”) ...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    1.17 Block diagram The following GCM block diagram shows the structure of the device. The block diagram does not show the optional manual control/needle valve (Model GCR) that would normally be placed on the outlet of the unit. Figure 3: Block diagram Manual Version Page...

  • Page 12: General Device Specifications

    2. General device specifications Media Air, O2*, N2*, He, Ar, CO2, H2, CH4, C3H8 (real gas calibration) (other gases and gas mixtures on request) *O2 & N2 are calibrated with air. Accuracy: Eco: ±2.0% of full scale; Ranges > 200 ln/min ±3.0% of full scale Special: ±1.0% of full scale (only G¼”...

  • Page 13: Safety

    2.10 Safety Safety Test Pressure: 16 Bara (232 psia) Leak rate: 1 x 10 mbar*l/s He Protection class: IP-50 EN 61326-1 2.11 Electrical data Power supply red-y compact meter & regulator Standard AA Supply voltage: battery or USB micro-B power supply (DIN 62684) Option: External power 12...30 Vdc (required current power supply 120 mA.

  • Page 14: Usb Interface

    2.13 USB interface The unit has an female USB micro-B connection (DIN 62684) that can be used as an external power supply and to upgrade the firmware. (USB micro-B is the same connector you find on most Android and Windows portable phones, you can use the charger of your telephone to power the red-y compact).

  • Page 15: Operation With Other Gases

    2.17 Operation with other gases Each measuring device can store data for up to 3 types of gas or operational states that need to be defined at the time of purchase. CMOS gas flow sensors are not linear (The output is linearized) and respond different to each gas. If the gas or gas composition is different than the gas that the unit was calibrated for, the unit will not measure accurately.

  • Page 16: Filter Settings

    2.22 Filter settings The filter settings smooth the reading of the flow. It can be set through the set-up menu. The filter is basically a floating average filter (also referred to a boxcar filter). It takes a defined number of readings and calculates the average. At high filter settings, more readings will be taken into the average.

  • Page 17: Fittings And Filters

     From 50 ln/min, we recommend the following flow-calming sections of straight and unobstructed straight tubing: Inlet: 10 x diameter; outlet: 5 x diameter  Use appropriate fittings (see chapter 3.13)  Malfunctions can be caused by unstable pressure controllers, pumps that oscillate, and volumes before and/or after the measuring device that are generally too small.

  • Page 18: Filters / Gas Cleanliness

    3.14 Filters / Gas cleanliness We always recommend that a filter, or at least a fine-mesh sieve (50 microns), is installed before the measuring devices. It often happens that solid matter such as welding residues, metal or plastic chips, rust, sealing tape, etc. affect the function. In pressurized-air applications using compressors, the air must be dry and free of oil.

  • Page 19: How To Replace The Battery

    3.16 How to replace the battery? The battery is in plastic compartment mounted above the body and connected to the main display/electronics housing. This plastic part has 3 notches on each side. With one hand hold the housing on the sides of the display and with your other hand grab the side where the plastic notches are located.

  • Page 20: Warm-Up Time

    3.17 Warm-up time All instruments of red-y line are ready for use within seconds of connecting the power. There is no significant warm-up time (<5 sec). 4. Operation 4.10 Introduction The red-y compact has a touch screen based on pressure. You can operate the screen with your finger or an object that does not create any scratches on the display.
  • Page 21 4.10.2 Alarms and notifications on home screens Flow Rate If the flow is higher than 108% of the calibrated full scale, the message: “Overflow” will be shown in the “Alarms and notification” section in the top of the screen. If you select an engineering unit for the flow indication that has too many digits to display for the range of the unit, the area where the flow is normally displayed, will show: “Out of range”.

  • Page 22: Main Menu

    4.11 Main Menu Below is an overview of the menu structure and a full page version can be found on the last page of this manual. 4.11.1 Main Menu In the main menu you have access to the totalizer settings, gas selection, settings and you can switch the unit off if battery powered.
  • Page 23 If the totalizer value exceeds the possible 8 digit display, you can set the totalizer engineering units to a suitable unit that can display the value within the 8 digits. (for instance m3n or kg) (See 4.12.2) Read: Read the totalizer (in-case you only activated the flow screen)> Please note that the arrows in this screen are not active.

  • Page 24: Settings

    4.12 Settings In the settings menu you can adjust the user variables. See the chapters below for more details. 4.12.1 Display In the display menu you can configure the settings for the display 4.12.1.1 Home screen There are 3 different home screens (See 4.10.3 Home screens) and in this menu you can de-activate one or two of the home screens.
  • Page 25 4.12.1.4 Light auto off In this menu you can define a time before the backlight automatically switches off (after the last touch event). The backlight goes on again when you touch the display. When the setting is “Disabled” the light is continuously on.
  • Page 26 4.12.4 Security To avoid the unauthorized changing of settings in the menu, it is possible to protect the menu with a self-defined password. If you enable this option you first have to enter a 4-digit numeric password to gain access to the menus.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    5. Maintenance When operated properly and with the use of clean and dry gas, red-y compact devices do not require any routine maintenance. There are no internal moving parts in the measurement part of the device. However, we recommend that the calibration is checked after 12 months. If your red-y compact is still within tolerance, this time interval can be extended.

  • Page 28: Returns

    You will find these in the appendix or in the enclosed CD and in this manual. (Appendix 6.16) 5.13 Firmware upgrade Vogtlin continues to improve and add features to the firmware of this instrument. Firmware updates are available free of charge on our website www.voegtlin.com or www.vogtlinusa.com.
  • Page 29 You will find a guide on how to remove and clean the devices in the chapter 'Operation and Maintenance'. Error Possible causes Measures Output indicates high flow Flow is too high Reduce the flow rate. If necessary, the full scale continuously can be extended.

  • Page 30: Pressure Loss

    6.11 Pressure loss The following figures show the pressure drop of a red-y compact (measuring instrument) Type A, B, C, D relates to the built-in red-y compact flow divider. Pressure loss - A Delta-P [mbar] 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00...
  • Page 31 Pressure loss - C Delta-P [mbar] 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 flow [mln/min] Pressure loss - D Delta-P [mbar] 1000 flow [ln/min] Manual Version Page © Vögtlin Instruments AG red-y compact EN A1-7...

  • Page 32: Dimensional Drawings In Mm

    6.12 Dimensional drawings in mm GCx-A/B/C: GCx-D: Manual Version Page © Vögtlin Instruments AG red-y compact EN A1-7...

  • Page 33: Dimensional Drawings In Inches

    6.13 Dimensional drawings in inches GCx-A/B/C: GCx-D: You can find detailed information for the individual products on our homepage www.voegtlin.com or www.vogtlinusa.com. If additional information is needed, please consult your sales partner. The contact list for our distributors can be found on our website. Manual Version Page...

  • Page 34: Type Code Overview

    6.14 Type code overview Manual Version Page © Vögtlin Instruments AG red-y compact EN A1-7...

  • Page 35: Wetted Parts Red-Y Compact Series

    6.15 Wetted parts red-y compact series Instrument red-y compact series Gerät Body 1.4404 (316L) or aluminium Grundkörper Body: O-Rings FKM (Standard), EPDM (option) Grundkörper: O-Ringe Flow divider 1.4305 Strömungsteiler Control valve 1.4305/1.4105/1.6908 Regelventil Control valve: O-Rings FKM (Standard), EPDM (option)

  • Page 36: Contamination Statement

    6.16 Contamination statement When returning equipment to us, please complete all sections of the following declaration. In particular, the reason for return, in the case of contamination the nature of the residues and the cleaning, as well as information on any possible hazards. Include this with shipment. Device(s) Model code: Serial number(s):...

  • Page 37: Overview Default Settings

    6.17 Overview Default settings No. Group Subgroup Name Options Default Remarks Main menu Totalizer Mode Continues Resettable Main menu Gas selection Lut 1 Lut 2 Lut 3 Settings Display Home screens Overview (multiple Flow choice) Totalizer Settings Display Backlight 0% (Off) 100% (Max) Settings Display...

  • Page 38: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    6.18 CE Declaration of Conformity Manual Version Page © Vögtlin Instruments AG red-y compact EN A1-7...

  • Page 39: Change History

    6.19 Change history Date Version Replaces Author Note 01/06/2015 EN A1-1 Initiated new Manual 29/06/2015 EN A1-2 EN A1-1 After review Engineering 03/07/2015 EN A1-3 EN A1-2 3.0.0 After review Sales 08/07/2015 EN A1-4 EN A1-3 3.0.0 After review Management 13/07/2015 EN A1-5 EN A1-4...

  • Page 40: Index

    7. Index 99999999 ................21 Maintenance / Calibration check.........27 measurement principle............8 Measurement ranges (air) ...........13 Mounting position and location ..........16 Alarms and notifications ............. 21 Appendix ................28 Normalized ................9 Battery................. 14 Battery, how to replace............19 Block diagram..............11 other gases ................15 Other gases................15 Calibration ................

  • Page 41: Overview Menu Red-Y Compact

    8. Overview menu red-y compact...

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