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OPERATION MANUAL
Read this operation manual before using the product.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
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This operation manual describes precautions that are important for preventing accidents
as well as procedures used to handle the product.
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Read this operation manual and the attached warranty thoroughly before use, and use
the product correctly.
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After reading this operation manual and the warranty, keep them handy for future
reference.
Flow Calibrator
CODE 080120-158

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  • Page 1 CODE 080120-158 Flow Calibrator OPERATION MANUAL Read this operation manual before using the product. Thank you for purchasing this product. • This operation manual describes precautions that are important for preventing accidents as well as procedures used to handle the product. •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before Use .................... 4 Safety Precautions ................5 1 Product Overview ................9 2 Features ..................9 3 Names of Parts ................10 4 Measurement ................12 Measurement Site ................. 12 Checking the Power Supply ..............12 Confirming the Flowrate Conversion Temperature Setting ....
  • Page 3 7 Storage ..................26 8 Maintenance ................. 27 9 Troubleshooting ................27 10 Summary of Error Screens............28 11 Specifications ................29 12 Warranty and Repairs ..............30 13 Product Disposal ................30 14 Inquiries ..................30 Problem Report Form ................. 31...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    • Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this operation manual is correct. If you discover any errors or omissions, however, please contact your Sibata representative. • The copyright of this operation manual belongs to Sibata Scientific Technology Ltd.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Items to Be Provided by the User  For calibrating MP-ΣNII series and MP-W5P mini pumps, provide a buffer tank, either currently available or purchased separately.  Buffer tank (Sold separately: Item code 080880-1000) Performing Automatic Calibration It requires a set of two types of communication cables for MP-W5P/MP-ΣNII. However, a commercial A-mini B USB cable can be used for automatic calibration of MP-ΣNII series mini pumps.
  • Page 6 OFF, remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet, and then contact a Sibata representative. Never operate the instrument if it is not functioning normally. Also, never allow anyone other than a qualified service engineer to disassemble or modify the product.
  • Page 7 Do not insert screws or other foreign objects into instrument gaps. Doing so could cause a malfunction. If a foreign object accidentally enters the instrument, immediately switch the power OFF and remove the batteries. Then contact your Sibata representative or the distributor where you purchased the product.
  • Page 8 Caution Labels ■ Caution labels are affixed to the back of this product. During use, be sure to comply with the cautions noted. AVOID SHOCK Do not subject the product to strong impacts or drops. Doing so could cause a malfunction or accident. KEEP DRY Do not touch the outlet or the AC adapter plug with wet hands.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    1 Product Overview The FC-M1 flow calibrator is able to measure flowrates between 0.050 and 5.000 L/min. The compact and easily portable design makes it easy to carry the unit to measurement sites for calibrating the flowrate of mini pump.

  • Page 10: Names Of Parts

    3 Names of Parts Exhaust port Air intake port Control panel Power switch USB connector Power supply socket Battery box Rubber feet...
  • Page 11 Control Panel [MODE/ESC] key LCD screen [UP/SPAN] key [A.ZERO] [DOWN/ZERO] key (auto-zero) key [CAL] (calibration) key [ENTER] key LCD Screen Battery level Mode bar Over indicator Character display field Action indicator Timer indicator Numeric display field Units...

  • Page 12: Measurement

    4 Measurement Measurement Site For precise measurements, perform measurements in a room (or thermostatic chamber) where temperature and humidity are controlled to constant levels. Note that the following types of sites are not appropriate for measurements. (1) Sites with a sloped floor (2) Sites with vibration (3) Sites exposed to direct sunlight (4) Sites where condensation could form...

  • Page 13: Checking The Battery Level Indicator

    Starting Measurements After confirming the items indicated in 4-1 to 4-5, connect the tube between the air intake port on the mini pump and the exhaust port on the FC-M1 flow calibrator. Then start operating the instrument. Confirm the flowrate value indicated on the LCD display.

  • Page 14: Menus

    LCD Screen Flashing 5 Menus Status (steady) The following describes the parameters that can be set or confirmed in respective flow calibrator menus. Main Screens The current air pressure and temperature can be confirmed by pressing the [MODE/ESC] key in the flowrate measurement screen. Flowrate Measurement Screen Pressure Sensor Display [MENU] Screen...

  • Page 15: Menu] Screen

    [MENU] Screen In the [MENU] screen, press the [ENTER] key to open the menu sub-screens. Screen Sequence Within Dashed Line Area Below Clockwise Counterclockwise (2) Exit to main screen (1) Flowrate conversion (3) Accumulation time temperature setting setting screen (6) Software version (5) Pressure display (4) Temperature display display screen...

  • Page 16: Accumulation Time Setting

    Accumulation Time Setting The accumulation time setting can be configured. → (No time setting configured) Manual setting (default setting) → (Time setting configured) Timer setting ： No accumulation time (Hours setting) (Minutes setting) setting configured Press the [ENTER] key, which causes the hours display (hours) to flash. Then use the [UP] or [DOWN] key to set the time (hours).

  • Page 17: Pressure Display Mode Setting

    Press the [ENTER] key, which causes the display to flash, then use the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select auto or manual mode. In the manual mode, press the [ENTER] key again and then the [UP] or [DOWN] key to change the temperature value. Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the setting.

  • Page 18: Displaying The Software Version

    Displaying the Software Version The software version is displayed as shown to the right (Version 1.00 in the example shown). Returning from a [MENU] Sub-Screen to the Main Screen In the [EXIT] screen, press the [ENTER] or [MODE/ESC] key. In the [MENU] screen, press the [MODE/ESC] key.

  • Page 19: Calibration

    LCD Screen Flashing 6 Calibration Status (steady) Calibrating the Pressure Sensor The pressure sensor display value can be calibrated as follows. With a main screen displayed, press the [MODE/ESC] key to display the pressure, temperature, or flowrate. Then hold the [CAL] key down for two seconds to illuminate the [CAL] indicator on the mode bar.

  • Page 20: Calibrating The Temperature Sensor

    Calibrating the Temperature Sensor The indicated temperature sensor value can be calibrated in the same manner as the pressure sensor value, as follows. With a main screen displayed, press the [MODE/ESC] key to display the pressure or temperature. Then hold the [CAL] key down for two seconds to illuminate the [CAL] indicator on the mode bar.

  • Page 21: Determining Span And Zero Values By Calibration

    Determining SPAN and ZERO Values by Calibration The SPAN and ZERO values are determined using the following formulas. Reference Measurement Value ZERO = Reference Measurement Value - Display Value SPAN = Display Value To calibrate the values based on a constantly changing value, such as temperature or atmospheric pressure, change the ZERO value.

  • Page 22: Automatic Calibration

    The following describes the procedure for the MP-W5P. Switch the power ON for the mini pump. Switch the power ON for the FC-M1 flow calibrator. Warm up the FC-M1 unit by operating it for at least 10 minutes and then press the [A.ZERO] key.
  • Page 23 [START/STOP] key on the MP-W5P unit before pressing the [ENTER] key on the FC-M1 unit. (4) Connect tubing between the buffer tank and the exhaust port on the FC-M1 flow calibrator and between the buffer tank and the air intake port on the mini pump.
  • Page 24 Using an MP-W5P Mini Pump to Measure Low Flowrates (0.200 L/min or less) If the collection tube actually used is not available when using the FC-M1 flow calibrator to verify the MP-W5P mini pump flowrate, calibrate the flowrate by connecting the low-flowrate orifice adapter included with the product in front of the MP-W5P mini pump (as shown below).

  • Page 25: How To Perform Calibration Automatically

    Calibrate flowrate with the collection tube to be used connected to the pump. All operations are performed on the FC-M1 flow calibrator unit. Select the flowrate to calibrate using the [UP] and [DOWN] keys on the FC-M1 flow calibrator. Then press the [ENTER] key to confirm the setting.

  • Page 26: Storage

    7 Storage • Always store the FC-M1 flow calibrator with the rubber feet oriented downward. • Store the unit within a temperature range of 0 to 40 °C and humidity range of 10 to 90 % RH.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    In the following cases, repair or inspection by the manufacturer is required. Contact your Sibata representative or the distributor where you purchased the product. • Over one year has elapsed since the flowrate was calibrated by Sibata. • Rubber parts have started hardening or cracking.

  • Page 28: Summary Of Error Screens

    Over Mark Display Indicates a communication error occurred. Press the [MODE/ESC] key or restart the FC-M1. Then USB Error connect the dedicated communication cable or USB cable. Indicates automatic calibration failed. Auto-Calibration Failure Error...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    MP-ΣNII series or MP-W5P mini pumps. MP-W5P/MP-ΣNII Required for calibrating flowrate on 080880-1000 Buffer tank MP-ΣNII series or MP-W5P mini pumps. Options  Please purchase these separately, based on intended applications. Item Code Product Name 080120-1511 Soft case for FC-M1 080120-1571 AC adapter, SMI18-5-V-P5...

  • Page 30: Warranty And Repairs

    12 Warranty and Repairs If a Sibata product fails within one year from date of purchase, it will be repaired free of charge. To request repairs, contact the distributor where you purchased the product. Consumables (rubber parts) included with Sibata products are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 31: Problem Report Form

    Problem Report Form with your shipment when requesting repairs. FC-M1 Flow Calibrator Problem Report Form If a problem occurs, please copy and fill out this Problem Report Form and contact your Sibata representative or the distributor where you purchased the product. Date completed: (yyyy/ mm/dd)
  • Page 32 Note) Shape, dimensions, specifications, and other product information are subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement to the extent that product functions and applications will not be impaired.

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