Mass flow controllers and mass flow meters (60 pages)
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Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 Sho-Rate "50" Model 1350E and Sho-Rate "150" Model 1355E Sizes 2-6 Model 1350E Model 1350E Model 1350E Sho-Rate "50" Sho-Rate "50" Sho-Rate "50" With optional With optional Integral (no valve) needle valve flow controller...
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Read before proceeding! Brooks Instrument designs, manufactures and tests its products to meet many national and international standards. These products must be properly installed, operated and maintained to ensure they continue to operate within their normal specifications. The following instructions must be adhered to and integrated into your safety program when installing, operating and maintaining Brooks Instrument products.
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We appreciate this opportunity to service your flow measurement and control requirements with a Brooks Instrument device. Every day, flow customers all over the world turn to Brooks Instrument for solutions to their gas and liquid low-flow applications. Brooks provides an array of flow measurement and control products for various industries from biopharmaceuticals, oil and gas, fuel cell research and chemicals, to medical devices, analytical instrumentation, semiconductor manufacturing, and more.
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Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
Number Number Typical Flowmeter Installation ........................2-3 Dimensions - Sho-Rate 1350E ........................2-4 Dimensions - Sho-Rate 1350E and 1355E with Integral Controller ............2-5 Dimensions - Sho-Rate 1355E ........................2-6 Parts Drawing Sho-Rate Models 1350E and 1355E .................. 5-2 Tables...
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Contents Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
Section 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 1-1 Description The Sho-Rate Flowmeters are variable area, glass tube, flow rate indicating meters. The basic elements are a tapered glass metering tube and a metering float.
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Section 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 Flow Meter Assembly Scales 1350 Series: Length: 65 mm, nominal Graduations: Standard: R-65mm, or R-100 linear reference scale with air or water calibration table. 1355 Series: Length: 150mm, nominal Graduations: Standard: R-150 mm, or R-100 linear reference scale with air...
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Section 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 Table 1-1 Capacities for Sho-Rate Model 1350E Rib Guided Tubes, Spherical Floats RIBBED TUBES, SPHERICAL FLOATS METER TUBE FLOAT MAXIMUM FLOW RATE SIZE MATERIAL WATER AIR*...
For more details on the needle valve go to our website: BrooksInstrument.com, select Documentation, Precision Valves & Flow Controllers, select Brooks-Line IV, CART, 8503 or 8504 valves. Flow Contollers Flow controllers can be supplied integrally mounted to the inlet or outlet of the instrument.
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Section 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 Table 1-5 Capacities for Sho-Rate Model 1355E Rib Guided Tubes, Spherical Floats CAPACITIES (RIB GUIDE TUBES, SPHERICAL FLOATS) - FOR USE WITH 1355 SERIES ONLY MAXIMUM FLOW RATE * MODEL CODE - SCALE ON TUBE METER...
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Section 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
In the event that the meter is damaged during shipment, the Product Service Department, Brooks Instrument,LLC, Hatfield, PA 19440 should be contacted to obtain a return shipment form. Brooks Instrument 407 W.
E-mail: BrooksEu@BrooksInstrument.com 2-4 Recommended Storage Practice If intermediate or long term storage is required for equipment, as supplied by Brooks Instrument, it is recommended that said equipment be stored in accordance with the following: a. Within the original shipping container.
Section 2 Installation Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 2-5 Installation (See Figures 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4 and 2-5) The flowmeter should be mounted within 6° of true vertical. The inlet connection to the flowmeter is in the bottom end fitting. The connections are normally horizontal, female NPT.
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Section 2 Installation Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 Model 1350E-V (Valve Inlet) (Cartridge Open) Model 1350E-VB (Valve Inlet with Aluminum Bezel) (Cartridge Open) Inches/Milimeters Figure 2-2 Dimensions - Sho-Rate 1350E...
Section 3 Operation Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 -1 Operation After the flowmeter has been installed in the flow system, it is ready for operation. An optional built-in needle control valve may be provided to control the flow through the flowmeter.
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Section 3 Operation Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
Section 4 Maintenance Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 4-1 Disassembly and Cleaning It is recommended the user periodically inspect the tube and float, and clean if necessary. Dirt or foreign materials adhering to the tube and float may cause inaccuracy and sticking of the float.
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Section 4 Maintenance Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
Section 5 Parts List Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 5-1 General When ordering parts please specify: Brooks Serial Number Model Number Part Number Description and Quantity (Refer to Figure 5-1 and Table 5-1)
Section 5 Parts List Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 Figure 5-1 Parts Drawing Sho-Rate Models 1350E and 1355E...
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Section 5 Parts List Installation and Operation Manual X-VA-1350E-eng Part Number: 541B082AAG Models 1350E and 1355E February, 2011 Table 5-1 Parts List - Sho-Rate Models 1350E and 1355E...
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