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Type IE500A / IE1000A Mass Flow Controller Instruction Manual MKSINST 2 Tech Drive 1052292-001 Rev A Suite 201 07/14 Andover, MA 01810 978.645.5500 978.557.5100 FAX www.mksinst.com...
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For the period commencing with the date of shipment of this equipment and ending one (1) year later, MKS will, at its option, either repair or replace any part which is defective in materials or workmanship or with respect to the date-related operations warranty without charge to the purchaser.
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1052292-001 Rev A 07/14 Type IE500A / IE1000A Mass Flow Controller 2 Tech Drive Suite 201 Andover, MA 01810 978.645.5500 978.557.5100 FAX www.mksinst.com...
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All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted in writing by MKS Instruments, Inc. Printed in the United States of America MKSINST ...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Mass Flow Device Safety Information ......................1 Symbols Used in This Instruction Manual ........................1 Symbols Found on the Unit ............................1 Safety Procedures and Precautions ..........................2 Sicherheitshinweise für das Massenflussgerät ....................3 In dieser Betriebsanleitung vorkommende Symbole .....................
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4-20 mA IO 15-pin Interface Operation ........................28 General Operational Functions ............................ 30 Chapter Four: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..................33 General Information ..............................33 Zeroing the MKS IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller ................33 Customer Support ................................ 36 Repair ..................................36 Troubleshooting ................................37 Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, and Operation ..........
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List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: Front View of the IE500A / IE1000A MFC ..................21 Figure 2: Bottom View of the IE500A / IE1000A MFC .................. 21 Figure 3: End View of the IE500A / IE1000A MFC ..................22 Figure 4: Top View of the IE500A / IE1000A MFC (analog IO Interface) .............
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表 5: 本機器に使用されているマークについて ...................... 9 표 6: 장치에 표시된 기호들의 정의 ......................11 Table 7: MKS Interface Cables ........................25 Table 8: Analog I/O 15-pin DSUB Pinouts (Model Code B) ................26 Table 9: 4-20 mA I/O 15-pin DSUB Pinouts (Model Code G) ................ 28...
Mass Flow Device Safety Information Mass Flow Device Safety Information Symbols Used in This Instruction Manual Definitions of WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE messages used throughout the manual. Warning The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury to personnel.
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to an MKS Calibration and Service Center for service and repair to ensure that all safety features are maintained. SERVICE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers.
Sicherheitshinweise für das Massenflussgerät Sicherheitshinweise für das Massenflussgerät In dieser Betriebsanleitung vorkommende Symbole Bedeutung der mit WARNUNG!, VORSICHT! und HINWEIS gekennzeichneten Absätze in dieser Betriebsanleitung. Warnung! Das Symbol WARNUNG! weist auf eine Gefahr für das Bedienpersonal hin. Es macht auf einen Arbeitsablauf, eine Arbeitsweise, einen Zustand oder eine sonstige Gegebenheit aufmerksam, deren unsachgemäße Ausführung bzw.
Ersetzen Sie keine Teile mit baugleichen oder ähnlichen Teilen, und nehmen Sie keine eigenmächtigen Änderungen am Gerät vor. Schicken Sie das Gerät zwecks Wartung und Reparatur an den MKS-Kalibrierungs- und -Kundendienst ein. Nur so wird sichergestellt, dass alle Schutzvorrichtungen voll funktionsfähig bleiben.
Informations de sécurité pour appareils de mesure/contrôle de débit massique Informations de sécurité pour appareils de mesure/contrôle de débit massique Symboles utilisés dans ce manuel d'utilisation Définitions des indications AVERTISSEMENT, ATTENTION, et REMARQUE utilisées dans ce manuel. Avertissement L'indication AVERTISSEMENT signale un danger pour le personnel. Elle attire l'attention sur une procédure, une pratique, une condition, ou toute autre situation présentant un risque d'accident pour le personnel, en cas d'exécution incorrecte ou de non-respect des consignes.
Ne pas installer de pièces de remplacement ni effectuer des modifications non autorisées sur l'appareil. Renvoyer l'appareil à un centre de service et de calibrage MKS pour tout dépannage ou réparation afin de garantir le l'intégrité des dispositifs de sécurité.
Medidas de seguridad del dispositivo de flujo de masa Medidas de seguridad del dispositivo de flujo de masa Símbolos usados en este manual de instrucciones Definiciones de los mensajes de advertencia, precaución y de las notas usados en el manual. Advertencia El símbolo de advertencia indica la posibilidad de que se produzcan daños personales.
No instale piezas que no sean originales ni modifique el instrumento sin autorización. Para asegurar el correcto funcionamiento de todos los dispositivos de seguridad, envíe el instrumento al Centro de servicio y calibración de MKS toda vez que sea necesario repararlo o efectuar tareas de mantenimiento.
준수하지 않거나 본 매뉴얼의 다른 부분에 있는 특정 경고를 준수하지 않을 경우, 기계 사용 목적의 안전 기준을 위반하는 것이 되며, 장비가 제공하는 보호기능을 손상시킬 수 있습니다. MKS Instruments, Inc.는 고객이 본 요건을 준수하지 않는 경우에 대해서는 어떠한 책임도 지지 않습니다.
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질량 유량 장치 안전 정보 교체 부품을 설치하거나 기계에 허가되지 않은 어떠한 수정도 가하지 마십시오. 서비스와 수리가 필요한 경우에는 모든 안전 특성이 유지되도록 기계를 MKS 보정 서비스 센터(MKS Calibration and Service Center)로 보내주십시오. 자격이 있는 사람에게만 서비스를 받으십시오 작동하는 사람은 기계 겉면을 제거해서는 안됩니다. 부품 교체 및 내부 조정은 자격이 있는 서비스...
Appendix C: Health and Safety Form provides a copy of the safety form (at the time of this manual’s release) which must be filled out prior to return of the instrument to MKS for calibration, routine maintenance, or repair. Failure to include the form with a returned shipment will delay processing at the MKS Calibration and Service Center.
The MFC integrates thermal sensor technology together with MKS model based, adaptive, real-time feedback control to provide typical flow control response times of approximately 2 seconds to changes in setpoint.
The current MKS library of gases and functions is in excess of 120 in number and includes most gases in common use within the process industries.
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Chapter One: General Information Operation of the MFC with Gases other than Air The IE500A / IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller is calibrated with clean, filtered, dry air rated to stringent ISO standards for compressed air systems. When running with air, humidity may have a minor effect (usually <...
If you find any damage, notify your carrier and MKS immediately. If it is necessary to return the unit to MKS, obtain an RMA Number (Return Material Authorization Number) from the MKS Calibration and Service Center before shipping. Please refer to the inside of the back cover of this manual for a list of MKS Calibration and Service Centers.
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40 psid The standard valve configuration provides control over this differential pressure range with the outlet at atmospheric pressure. If process conditions vary significantly from those listed, contact an MKS applications engineer for assistance in tuning the unit for optimum performance.
Chapter Two: Installation Understanding Dimensional Constraints Understanding Dimensional Constraints Refer to the applicable drawings, which follow. Front and Rear Views The front of the IE500A / IE1000A MFC has an arrow to indicate the direction of gas flow through the unit. The back of the IE500A / IE1000A MFC contains the connector pin-outs.
Understanding Dimensional Constraints Chapter Two: Installation End View Figure 3: End View of the IE500A / IE1000A MFC Top View Figure 4: Top View of the IE500A / IE1000A MFC (analog IO Interface)
Chapter Two: Installation Performing MFC Installation Labels Each IE500A / IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller contains a serial number label on the inlet end of the product’s electrical enclosure. The serial number label shows the “as-shipped” model code, the full scale flow range, and the name plate gas.
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Performing MFC Installation Chapter Two: Installation 4) Flow clean, dry purge gas across the fittings to minimize particle contamination prior to and during installation. Use only purge gases that are approved for your process. 5) Connect the process gas supply remembering to tighten the seal gaskets according to the fitting manufacturer’s or seal gasket manufacturer’s recommendation.
CB259S-5. Analog I/O User Supplied Shielded Cable Requirements MKS offers a full line of cables for most MKS equipment. Should you choose to manufacture your own cables, follow the guidelines listed below: 1. The cable must have an overall metal braided shield, covering all wires. Neither aluminum foil nor spiral shielding will be as effective;...
Analog 15-pin Interface Operation Chapter Three: Operation 5. In selecting the appropriate type and wire size for cables, consider: Voltage ratings. Cumulative I R heating of all the conductors (keep them safely cool). IR drop of the conductors, so that adequate power or signal voltage gets to the device. ...
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(For a 0 to 10 V input range, contact the MKS Applications Department.) A common application of this feature is for pressure control using input from a pressure transducer.
4-20 mA IO 15-pin Interface Operation Chapter Three: Operation 4-20 mA IO 15-pin Interface Operation The IE500A / IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller 4-20 mA I/O interface type is available in a 15-pin DSUB male connector for providing power and signal I/O. 4-20 mA I/O 15-pin Pinouts Table 9: 4-20 mA I/O 15-pin DSUB Pinouts (Model Code G) 15-pin 4-20 mA Pin Descriptions...
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Chapter Three: Operation 4-20 mA IO 15-pin Interface Operation 4-20 mA IO Valve Override The valve override feature enables the control valve to be fully opened (purged) or closed independent of the setpoint command signal. For a 4-20 mA IO interface: ...
Gas Calibration Tables The default (instance 32) clean dry air (CDA) gas calibration table (500 slm or 1000 slm) created at the MKS factory is tagged in a manner which prevents editing or deletion in the field. This ensures that vital calibration information is not lost during subsequent gas creation and range adjustment activities.
Chapter Three: Operation General Operational Functions Figure 7: Effects of the Proportional Term (High Proportional Term) Integral Term The action of the Integral (I) term creates a valve drive signal that is proportional to the magnitude and sign of the area under the error signal curve (error signal with respect to time). Therefore, as time passes, the integral term acts to position the valve to reduce the error signal to zero.
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General Operational Functions Chapter Three: Operation Derivative Term The action of the Derivative (D) term creates a valve drive signal that is proportional to the rate of change of the error signal over time. In moderate amounts, it can be used to reduce overshoot within the system by adding predictive capabilities to the control algorithm.
The components used in the MKS IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller have a long history of usage and are expected to comply with the specifications listed.
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Zeroing the MKS IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow Chapter Four: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Controller Preparing to Execute Zero Adjustment Zeroing a flow sensor at a real flow above its stated minimum resolution creates a zero flow offset relative to the true absolute zero flow.
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Chapter Four: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Zeroing the MKS IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller b) Wait 20 seconds while the mass flow controller performs the zero adjustment process. c) Verify that the zero offset has changed. OPTION 2: Diagnostic Interface...
A returned instrument will not be examined without a signed Health and Safety form indicating that the unit is free of harmful materials. The Health and Safety form can be obtained on the last page of this manual or through the MKS website at: http://www.mksinst.com/service/servicehowtoorder.aspx.
Chapter Four: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 10: MFC Troubleshooting Chart Symptoms Possible Cause Remedy MFC does not respond to setpoint MFC power has been turned off * Verify the device is powered with the correct and reports near zero flow input voltage at power supply (valve current remains 0) Incorrect cable used to connect MFC...
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Troubleshooting Chapter Four: Maintenance and Troubleshooting MFC flow output exceeds full MFC has been given improper * Verify setpoint signal range between pins scale rated flow analog setpoint signal listed in Chapter 3: Operation for interface type and check proper signal ground (valve current is max 260 mA) MFC has been given VALVE OPEN * Verify valve override pin is not grounded to...
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Chapter Four: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting MFC flow output matches Actual process gas does not match * Verify actual process gas in use matches programmed setpoint but actual current gas instance for MFC programmed gas instance in CONFIG mode independently measured gas flow of diagnostic interface exceeds allowable accuracy error Low vapor pressure gas has...
Step 1: Install the Java™ Plug-In Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, and Operation Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, and Operation The auxiliary interface is a supplemental digital interface that can be used for diagnostics and monitoring purposes. It is not used to control the IE500A / IE1000A Mass Flow Controller during normal operation. To access the diagnostic features of the mass flow controller through the on-board auxiliary interface, follow Steps 1 and 2 before proceeding to the section titled “Step 3: Connect to the IE500A / IE1000A Mass Flow Controller”.
Step 2: Configure TCP/IP Settings for Communication to Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, and IE1000A Operation Figure 10: Java Download Window 2. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the Java application. Step 2: Configure TCP/IP Settings for Communication to IE1000A In order to communicate to an MFC through the Ethernet interface, the host computer must have a unique, static IP address which is in the same general format as the MFC.
Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, Step 2: Configure TCP/IP Settings for Communication to and Operation IE1000A Figure 11: Windows 7 Network Information Window 3. Double click on the local area connection to open the status window as shown below. Figure 12: Windows 7 LAN Stats Dialog Box 4.
Step 2: Configure TCP/IP Settings for Communication to Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, and IE1000A Operation Figure 13: Windows 7 LAN Properties Dialog Box 5. Left click to highlight <Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)>. Select <Properties> 6. A new pop up will appear related to “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” which allows you to change the default IP address of the communication port: Figure 14: Windows 7 IP Properties Dialog Box 7.
Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, Step 3: Connect to the IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow and Operation Controller 9. Hit the <Tab> key on the left hand side of the keyboard and a subnet mask is automatically entered. 10.
Monitor Mode Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, and Operation Monitor Mode “Monitor Mode” allows the user to monitor the IE500A / IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller’s performance. In order to configure the mass flow controller, (which includes zeroing the device, changing IP addresses, and creating new process gases), the “Setup”...
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Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, Monitor Mode and Operation Monitor Mode / Plot Page The Monitor Mode / Plot Page shows real-time performance of the device. From this page, the user is able to select the variables to plot, the rate at which to plot them, and the filename under which to save the data that has been plotted.
MFC either individually or all at once. In the “Snapshot” section, the user can acquire device setup data that will allow MKS to diagnose a device problem remotely. Both of these sections are explained in detail below.
Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, Monitor Mode and Operation To run this test select, select the “Temperature:” checkbox, and then press the “Run the Test” button. When the test finishes, the test result “Pass” or “Fail” will be displayed next to the checkbox.
Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, Setup Mode and Operation Setup Mode In “Setup Mode” the user is able to configure the MFC, i.e. zero the device, change the IP address, configure the PID parameters, etc. To enter this mode, while in “Monitor Mode”, go to the “Configuration Page” and enter the Factory-shipped password “config”...
Setup Mode Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, and Operation Setup Mode / Device Page In “Setup Mode” this page gives you the ability to modify the gas settings. Figure 20: IE1000A Embedded Interface (Setup Mode / Device Page) Gas Settings: The Device Page enables the user to change the MFC’s gas settings. To change the gas settings review the following possible operations on the following pages.
Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, Setup Mode and Operation 4. This process typically takes under one minute to complete. When the process is completed, the browser will display a green banner across the top of the Device Page that says, “Gas Selection Update SUCCEEDED.”...
Setup Mode Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, and Operation The figure below is a screen capture of the Plot Page in “Setup Mode.” The control parameter section is located above the “Select Variables” section in the top right-hand corner of the page. This page enables you to send a setpoint to the MFC through Ethernet (see notes below), watch the MFC’s performance on the plot, and adjust the PID parameters accordingly to optimize the performance of the MFC.
Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, Setup Mode and Operation Setup Mode / Configuration Page As was noted earlier, the Configuration Page is where you are initially directed once you’ve entered “Setup Mode.” Here the MFC can be zeroed, the “Setup Mode” password can be changed, changes can be made to the Ethernet settings and firmware can be updated.
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Setup Mode / Configuraton Page / Updating Firmware Updating firmware is the responsibility of your local MKS representative. If any updates are “necessary”, then your local representative will be in contact to set up a time to complete the upgrade. Please note that a...
Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, Setup Mode and Operation Setup Mode / Optional PC Page (Analog 15 pin MFC’s Only) The Setup Mode / Optional PC page is only available in Setup Mode for analog 15-pin devices. Here the MFC can be setup to control to an external signal, e.g.
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Setup Mode Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, and Operation Optional Input Kp, Optional Input Ki, Optional Input Kd: These values are the PID parameters for Optional Input control. Typically these will be set to match the standard Kp, Ki and Kd values that are factory set before shipment.
Chapter Five: Diagnostic Interface Setup, Configuration, Setup Mode and Operation Figure 26: IE1000A Embedded Interface (Setup Mode / Plot Page) Enabled Optional Input The Optional PID parameters are always settable on the plot page, but they will have no effect unless the Optional Input is enabled.
Environmental Specifications Appendix A: Product Specifications Environmental Specifications 10 to 50 C (50 to 122 F) Ambient Operating Temperature Range -20 to 65 C (-4 to 149 F) Storage Temperature Range Storage Humidity Range 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing Electrical Specifications 15-pin ANALOG Input Power +15 - 24 V...
The gas which the MFC is intended to control is identified by its SEMI Gas Code. A partial listing is shown below. The full list is shown in SEMI Document E052-00-0611 and may be found on the SEMI website, www.semi.org, or a complete list shown on the MKS website at www.mksinst.com. Gas Name...
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Model Code Description Appendix B: Model Code Explanation Nitrous Oxide Octafluorocyclobutane (R-c318) Oxygen Mass Flow Full Scale Range (FFF) The IE500A / IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller’s full scale range is indicated by a three digit combination where the flow rate is expressed in sccm. The first two digits of this code represent the most significant digits of the flow full scale range in exponential form separated by a decimal.
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Initial Release Note Unless otherwise specified, MKS will ship firmware current to date of order. To receive previous software revision levels, please specify to customer service at order placement. For assistance with configuring your IE500A / IE1000A High Flow Rate Mass Flow Controller, please...
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