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Instruction Manual
EL-PRESS™ series
Digital Pressure Meters and Controllers
Doc. no.: 9.17.101 rev. I
Date: 23-09-2020
ATTENTION
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.

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual EL-PRESS™ series Digital Pressure Meters and Controllers Doc. no.: 9.17.101 rev. I Date: 23-09-2020 ATTENTION 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.
  • Page 2 Check the outside packaging box for damage incurred during shipment. If the box is damaged, the local carrier must be notified at once regarding his liability, if so required. At the same time a report should be submitted to your Bronkhorst representative.
  • Page 3 Bronkhorst® Warranty Bronkhorst® products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of shipment, provided they are used in accordance with the ordering specifications and not subject to abuse or physical damage.
  • Page 4 Bronkhorst® Instruction Manual EL-PRESS™ 9.17.101I...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Bronkhorst® Table of contents Introduction ......................7 Scope of this manual .
  • Page 6 Bronkhorst® 3.5.3 Rotary switches ......................25 Communication .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Material Safety Data Sheets of the media to be used in the system (if applicable). Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from improper or unsafe use, use for other than the intended purpose or use with other media and/or under other conditions than specified on the purchase order.

  • Page 8: Pressure Meter (P-500 Series)

    The standard oil filling of the sensor is flammable, Bronkhorst advises to take adequate security precautions when oxygen or any other explosive fluid is used.

  • Page 9: Forward Pressure Controller (P-600 Series)

    Inexpertly servicing instruments can lead to serious personal injury and/or damage to the instrument or the system it is used in. Servicing must therefore be performed by trained and qualified personnel. Contact your Bronkhorst representative for information about cleaning and calibration. Bronkhorst has a trained staff available.

  • Page 10: Documentation

    The EL-PRESS™ comes with all necessary documentation for basic operation and maintenance. Some parts of this manual refer to other documents, most of which can be downloaded from the Bronkhorst website. Calibration certificates, test certificates and material certificates are included in the scope of delivery or can be provided on request.

  • Page 11: Model Key

    Bronkhorst® Model key The model key on the serial number label contains information about the technical properties of the instrument as ordered. The actual properties of your instrument can be retrieved with the diagram below. Notes: 1) factory selected, based on requested pressure range...

  • Page 12: Sealing Material Compatibility

    When in doubt, do not hesitate to contact your Bronkhorst representative for more information. The table below lists compatibility with some commonly used gases: Sealing material Viton®...

  • Page 13: Installation

    The EL-PRESS™ is fitted with specific sealing material(s), compatible with the media specified at ordering time. Be sure that the sealing materials are compatible with the media and conditions used in the system. Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of other media and/or conditions than specified on the purchase order.

  • Page 14: Fluid Connection

    The device carries the CE-mark and is compliant with the concerning EMC requirements. However, EMC requirements can only be met using appropriate cables and connector/gland assemblies. Bronkhorst recommends the use of their standard cables. These cables have the right connectors and loose ends (if any) are marked to help prevent wrong connection.

  • Page 15: Fieldbus Connection

    The DeviceNet™ interface offers a direct connection to a DeviceNet™ network, according to the mass flow controller profile specified by the ODVA. The Bronkhorst® DeviceNet™ instrument is a Group 2 Only Server device whose messages comply with the Controlled Area Network (CAN) 2.0A standard and with the DeviceNet™ protocol.

  • Page 16: Ethercat

    Bronkhorst® 2.7.5 EtherCAT® Ethernet for Control Automation Technology (EtherCAT®) is an open high performance Ethernet based fieldbus system. Consult Instruction manual EtherCAT® interface (document no. 9.17.063) for more information about setting up an EtherCAT® network. 2.7.6 PROFINET The PROFINET interface is 100% Ethernet compatible and is used for data exchange between I/O controllers (PLC, etc.) and I/O devices (slaves, field devices).

  • Page 17: Rs232 Communication

    RS232 communication. Consult the according fieldbus manual for more information about setting up a fieldbus network with Bronkhorst® instruments. If you need assistance with setting up a fieldbus system, contactyour Bronkhorst representative for information. 9.17.101I Instruction Manual EL-PRESS™...

  • Page 18: E-8000 Power Supply, Readout And Control

    · E-8000 power supply, readout and control module Consult the E-8000 manual (document 9.17.076) for more information. This manual can be downloaded from the Accessories and software section on the Bronkhorst® product pages (www.bronkhorst.com/products). 2.8.4 BRIGHT readout and control Most digital parameters and functions are...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Bronkhorst® Operation After correct installation of the EL-PRESS™ and when all safety precautions have been taken into account, the instrument can be used for measuring/ controlling pressure in the system. Powering up and powering down · It is recommended to turn on power before applying fluid pressure and to switch off power only after relieving fluid pressure.
  • Page 20 Bronkhorst® The tables below list the different LED indications: • Green Pattern Time Indication continuous Power off or program not running continuous Normal operation mode short flash 0.1 sec on, No communication, valves are in safe/default state 2 sec off blink 0.2 sec on,...

  • Page 21: Interface Status

    Bronkhorst® 3.5.1.1 Interface status Instruments with an EtherCAT® or PROFINET interface are equipped with a third LED (bi-color; green and red), to indicate the status of the communication interface. This Status LED can give the following indications: Pattern Time EtherCAT®...

  • Page 22: Multifunctional Switch

    Bronkhorst® Module status Pattern Time Indication • continuous No power • continuous Normal operation mode on, green • 0.5 sec on, Device is in standby mode or configuration is missing, incomplete or incorrect blinking, 0.5 sec off green • •...

  • Page 23: Power-Up Functions

    Bronkhorst® 3.5.2.2 Power-up functions · In order to access these functions, press and hold the switch while powering up the instrument. · As long as the switch is held, the LEDs show a repeating sequence of patterns, where each pattern indicates a function.

  • Page 24: Network Settings - Readout/Change

    Bronkhorst® To execute a step, follow these instructions: · Press and hold the switch (flashing slows) · To select value 0 (zero), release the switch within 1 second, otherwise: · Count the number of LED flashes · Release the switch when the required value is reached ·...

  • Page 25: Rotary Switches

    Bronkhorst® Changing network settings · By briefly pressing the switch 5 times with intervals of up to 1 second in normal operation mode, the instrument enters a state in which the node address and baud rate can be changed (non-Ethernet based protocols only; for Ethernet based protocols (EtherCAT®, PROFINET), network parameters are configured by the fieldbus master and cannot be set on the...

  • Page 26: Communication

    EtherCAT® Bronkhorst® instruments with an EtherCAT® interface have 3 rotary switches, with which the EtherCAT® Second Address can be set in the range of 0 – 4095 (0xFFF). This value is copied to the Configured Station Alias register (address 0x0012:0x0013) at instrument start-up.

  • Page 27: Digital Operation (Rs232)

    3.6.2.1 FlowDDE Digital Bronkhorst® instruments can be operated via RS-232 using the Bronkhorst® FlowDDE server application. Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) provides a basic level of inter process communication between Windows applications. Together with a client application, either self-made or with a third party SCADA program, it is possible to create an easy way of data exchange between the flow meter/controller and a Windows application.

  • Page 28: Software (Dde Applications)

    DDE are for example MS-Office, LabVIEW, InTouch and Wizcon. Bronkhorst® software applications 'FlowView' (left) and 'FlowPlot' (right) FlowDDE and other Bronkhorst® applications are available on the support CD or can be downloaded from the product pages on the Bronkhorst website: www.bronkhorst.com/products 3.6.3...
  • Page 29 PROFIBUS DP system, including all available operating parameters with their data types. A GSD file for Bronkhorst® instruments can be downloaded from the product pages on the Bronkhorst website: www.bronkhorst.com/products DeviceNet™...

  • Page 30: Digital Parameters

    Bronkhorst® Digital parameters This section describes the most commonly used parameters for digital operation of the EL-PRESS™. Descriptions are grouped by category in tables as shown below: Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus [type] RW  [x]…[y] [DDE par] [Pro]/[Par] [address]/[register] In this manual, parameter names are printed in italics (reverted to normal where embedded in italics, like in this tip).

  • Page 31: Special Parameters

    Bronkhorst® Special parameters Init Reset Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned char 82/64 0/10 0x000A/11 Init Reset is used to unlock secured parameters (marked with a  symbol) for writing. It supports the following values: Value Description unlocked, secured parameters can be read and written to locked, secured parameters are read-only At power-up, Init Reset is always set to ‘Locked’...

  • Page 32: Default Control Mode

    Bronkhorst® Value Mode Instrument action Setpoint source Setpoint 100% Controlling, setpoint fixed to 100% Valve Fully Open Controller disabled, valve fully opened Calibration Mode Calibration mode enabled (factory only) Analog Slave Acting as slave of other instrument in analog mode...

  • Page 33: Advanced Measurement And Control

    Bronkhorst® Setpoint Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned int 0…32767 0x0021/34 This parameter is used to set the required flow rate for the controller. Within the setpoint range, value 32000 corresponds to 100% Controller Hysteresis Type Access Range FlowDDE...

  • Page 34: Device Identification

    Bronkhorst® Valve Output Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned long 0… 114/1 0xF208…0xF209/61961…61962 16777215 This parameter represents the controller output signal for control valve operation. · For P-600 and P-700 control, the value range corresponds to 0…100% · For P-800 control, the value range is limited (as a result of several factory settings) and split into two equal sections, with the lower section operating the relief valve and the upper section the inlet valve.

  • Page 35: Alarms

    Device type information string; this parameter contains an abbreviation referring to the identification number. Alarms Alarm settings are most easily accessible using FlowPlot or FlowView or a Bronkhorst® readout and control unit. The built-in alarm functionality can be used to handle different alarm types: ·...
  • Page 36 Bronkhorst® Alarm Mode Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned char 0…3 97/3 0x0C23/3108 Available modes: Value Description Alarm off Alarm on absolute limits Alarm on limits related to setpoint (response alarm) Alarm at power-up(e.g. after power-down) (On DeviceNet™ instruments, only modes 0 and 1 are available)

  • Page 37: Network Configuration

    Bronkhorst® Alarm Setpoint Mode Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned char 0…1 97/5 0x0C25/3110 Specifies whether or not to change the setpoint after an alarm situation is activated. Value Description No setpoint change (default) Change setpoint to Alarm new setpoint...
  • Page 38 Bronkhorst® Default settings Network configuration is done ex factory as indicated on the serial number label or in the technical specifications. The table below shows the supported configurations for the available interface protocols (default settings are printed in boldface): Protocol...

  • Page 39: Master/Slave Configuration (Flow-Bus)

    Bronkhorst® Communication via the power supply connection(RS232/RS485) Use the following parameters to configure the instrument for communication via the 9-pin D-sub (power) connection: · If the 9-pin D-sub connector is set for RS-485 communication, the instrument will not respond when connected to an RS-232 configuration.
  • Page 40 Bronkhorst® Slave Factor Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Float 0…500 33/1 0xA108…0xA109/41225…41226 The controller output from the master instrument is multiplied by Slave Factor/100% to get the slave instrument setpoint. In systems other than FLOW-BUS via RS-485, Slave Factor is effective only if Control Mode is set to 'Analog slave', and the analog output signal of the master instrument is redirected to the input of the slave instrument.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting And Service

    Energizing and de-energizing the equipment can indicate whether there is an electronic failure. After energizing, control behavior can be checked by applying fluid pressure. If you suspect leakage, do not disassemble the device for inspection, but contact your Bronkhorst representative for service or repairs.
  • Page 42 Measured value rises, but never Piping, filters and/or control valve Flush fluid system with clean, dry air. If problem reaches setpoint clogged or blocked persists, contact Bronkhorst. Inlet pressure too low Increase inlet pressure System leakage Check system for leaks...

  • Page 43: Service

    Bronkhorst® Service For current information about Bronkhorst® and service addresses, please visit our website:  www.bronkhorst.com Do you have any questions about our products? Our Sales Department will gladly assist you selecting the right product for your application. Contact sales by e-mail: ›...

  • Page 44: Returns

    All Bronkhorst® products covered by the WEEE directive (the majority) carry an image of a crossed-out waste bin (usually on the serial number label). If you wish to dispose of Bronkhorst® equipment bearing this...

  • Page 45: Parameter Index

    Bronkhorst® Parameter index Parameters Parameters - Alarms Alarm Delay Time Alarm Info Alarm Maximum Limit Alarm Minimum Limit Alarm Mode Alarm New Setpoint Alarm Setpoint Mode Reset Alarm Enable Parameters - Device identification BHT Model Number Customer Model Device type...

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