Merging the small size flow sensor FSM and small solenoid valve technologies. Refrigerating type dryer The small size flow controller FCM Series is equipped with sensor functions, Desiccant proportional control functions and valve functions, all which have a high type dryer High polymer performance and cost feasibility.
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Series Useful in different fields Refrigerating type dryer This small size flow controller is used for different applications including machinery, automobile, precision device fields, Desiccant type dryer and advanced fields such as semiconductors and biotechnology, medicine and food. High polymer membrane type dryer Flow (R/min.)
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Preset: 4 points (2 bit) (Note) Switch FCM-*-*2SP FCM-*-*PAN Analog 1-5V FCM-*-*PAP Parallel: 10bit FCM-*-*PSN Switch FCM-*-*PSP (Note) Preset 8-point (3-bit) input is used customized. (The external integration reset signal input cannot be used.) Contact our CKD Sales Office for details. 1369...
Always read this section before starting use. Refrigerating type dryer Refer to Intro 67 for general precautions. Desiccant type dryer High polymer membrane Small size flow controller FCM Series type dryer Air filter Design & Selection Auto. drain / others F.R.L. (Module unit) Prevent entry of foreign matter into this product.
(Gamma) valve may be shortened depending on use. Con- Ending tact CKD when using for applications that turn ON/ OFF at a high frequency. Do not install this product at a place that moves or vibrates. Vibration or impact could cause this con- troller to malfunction.
Series Installation & Adjustment Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant Use stabilized DC power completely separated from type dryer 1. Wiring High polymer the AC primary side for stainless steel construction. membrane type dryer Connect either the plus or minus side of the power DANGER Air filter supply to the FG.
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Series Installation & Adjustment Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant Check that sealing tape or adhesive does not get type dryer 2. Piping High polymer inside when piping. membrane type dryer CAUTION Air filter When connecting pipes, wrap sealing tape in the Pipe based on the fluid direction and the direction opposite direction from threads starting 2 mm in- Auto.
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Series During Use & Maintenance Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant WARNING (2) Limit the number of devices connected to the type dryer High polymer same power as this product. membrane Output accuracy is affected by the temperature char- type dryer (3) Insert a diode in serial with the flow sensor's out- acteristics and heat self-generated when energized.
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MEMO Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer Air filter Auto. drain / others F.R.L. (Module unit) F.R.L. (Separate) Compact F.R. Precise regulator F.R.L. (Related products) Clean F.R. Electro pneumatic regulator booster Speed control valve Silencer Check valve / others Joint...
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Hydrogen, helium (flow rate range: 0 to 20R/min.) type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer Air filter Auto. drain / others FCM Series for air, nitrogen, argon, oxygen, city gas, methane, propane F.R.L. (Module unit) Specifications F.R.L. FCM- (*1) (*2) - (*3) (*4) (*5) Descriptions (Separate)
Oil mist filter flow controller (Micro alescer) Filter Flow sensor for air Flow sensor Pneumatics for water Regulator FCM Series pressure source dryer Total air system <Recommended component> Total air Air filter: F Series system (Gamma) Oil mist filter: M Series...
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Series FCM Series for hydrogen, helium Refrigerating type dryer Specifications Desiccant type dryer Descriptions FCM- (*1) (*2) - (*3) (*4) (*5) High polymer Valve drive method Proportional solenoid valve When not energized: Closed membrane type dryer Flow range H2 (hydrogen)
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Series Specifications Pressure Refrigerating type dryer Standard differential pressure / operating differential pressure Desiccant type dryer Flow rate range *1 High polymer membrane 0002 0005 0010 0020 type dryer Standard differential pressure (kPa) Air filter Operating differential pressure (kPa) 10 to 50 30 to 80 30 to 80 30 to 80...
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Series FCM Series for air, nitrogen, argon, oxygen, city gas, methane, propane Refrigerating type dryer How to order Desiccant type dryer 9500 R 1 B T High polymer membrane type dryer Model no. Air filter Traceability Bracket Auto. drain / others...
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Series How to order For hydrogen, helium Refrigerating type dryer How to order Desiccant type dryer 0002 R 1 B T High polymer membrane type dryer Model no. Air filter Traceability Bracket Auto. drain / others Symbol Descriptions F.R.L. (Module unit) Flow rate range Flow rate range F.R.L.
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Series Dimensions Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant type dryer Body material: Resin, port size: ø6, ø8 The display direction is reverse for the FCM-*-*R*. High polymer FCM-*-H8/H6* membrane type dryer Air filter Auto. drain / others F.R.L. (Module unit) F.R.L. 2-#4-40UNC (Separate) Compact D sub-connector 15 pin/plug...
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Series Dimensions Dimensions Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant type dryer Port size: 1/4 inch double barbed joint High polymer FCM-*-4S membrane type dryer Air filter Auto. drain / others F.R.L. (Module unit) 2-#4-40UNC The display direction is reverse for the FCM-*-*R*. F.R.L.
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Series Bracket (floor installation type) Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant Discrete model no.: FCM-LB1 type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer Air filter Auto. drain / others F.R.L. (Module unit) F.R.L. (Separate) Compact F.R. Precise regulator F.R.L. Cable optional dimensions (Related products) Clean F.R.
Series Wiring methods Wiring methods Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant type dryer Examples of internal circuit and load connection Parallel input type High polymer membrane type dryer Caution: Care must be taken for incorrect wiring. Air filter Auto. drain / others FCM-*-*0/1/2 AN* FCM-*-*0/1/2 AP* F.R.L.
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Series Examples of internal circuit and load connection Parallel input type Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant type dryer Caution: Care must be taken for incorrect wiring. High polymer membrane type dryer FCM-*-*PAN* FCM-*-*PAP* Air filter (Parallel input, analog output + error output type NPN output) (Parallel input, analog output + error output type PNP output) Auto.
Series Functional explanation Small size flow controller FCM Series function Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant type dryer Functional explanation High polymer membrane Compatible models type dryer Function Descriptions Analog input Parallel input Operation Air filter Analog output Switch output Analog output Switch output Auto.
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Stop the supply of fluids to the controller, set the flow rate to zero, and turn the controller power ON again. An output error is occurring in the sensor. If this error occurs again, contact your nearest CKD Sales (Note 2) Office or dealer.
Series Operation Controlling the flow rate Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant (1) Controlling the flow rate with direct memory type dryer High polymer membrane The target is input with keys. Even if input signals from an external source are not used, control flow rate is freely adjusted with type dryer controller operation keys.
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Series Controlling the flow rate Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant <How to operate direct memory (2)> type dryer High polymer Turn power ON. The instantaneous flow rate is displayed. membrane <Instantaneous flow display> type dryer Air filter Auto. drain The instantaneous flow rate display / others When the key is pressed, the <F1: Input signal...
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Series Operation Controlling the flow rate Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant (2) Controlling the flow rate with preset input (only analog input) type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer When four random flow rate points are set, the flow rate is controlled by inputting a 2-bit signal from an external source Air filter Auto.
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Series Controlling the flow rate Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant (3) Changing settings with shortcut keys (only when using direct memory and preset input) type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer When controlling the flow using direct memory or preset input, the setting change screen is opened with a single key operation. Air filter Auto.
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Series Operation Controlling the flow rate Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant (4) Controlling the flow rate with analog input (Only analog input) type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer The flow rate is controlled with analog input signals. Air filter Auto. drain / others <Instantaneous flow display>...
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Series Controlling the flow rate Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant (5) Controlling the flow rate with parallel input (Only parallel input) type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer The flow rate is controlled with a parallel 10-bit (signal from PLC, etc.). Expensive input/output devices, such as a D/A converter, are not required.
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Series Operation Integrating the flow rate Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant (1) Displaying the integrated flow type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer The flow rate is integrated and displayed. The display range is shown below. Air filter 9500 0001 0002 0005 0010 Model no.
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Series Integrating the flow rate Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant (3) Outputting the integrated pulse (only switch output) type dryer High polymer membrane The integrated pulse is output. Refer to the table on page 1395 for the pulse rate. type dryer Refer to the connection method (page 1384), examples of internal circuit and load connection (pages 1385 and 1386) for details Air filter on connecting switch output.
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Series Operation Using switch output (only switch output) Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant (1) Using the tolerance mode type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer Switch output turns ON when the level is within the tolerance of the input H (+ tolerance) Air filter signal setting.
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Series Using switch output (only switch output) Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant (2) Using the range designation mode type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer The switch turns ON when the level is not within the designated flow rate H (upper limit side) Air filter range.
Series Operation Operation (List) Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant CAUTION: • Keys are unlocked when the controller is shipped. Lock keys if necessary. type dryer The key lock/unlock state is held even if power is turned OFF. High polymer membrane • Control does not stop during the F1: input signal selection or F2: input signal zero/span setting. Take safety into type dryer consideration and stop control (forced stop) if necessary.
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Series Operation (List) Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant type dryer High polymer <F1: input signal selection> membrane type dryer Select which input style to use for control. Air filter After 3 seconds <Instantaneous Direct memory (1): The setting is applied when the value is changed. Auto.
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Series Operation Operation (List) Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant type dryer High polymer After 3 seconds membrane <Instantaneous type dryer <F2: input signal zero/span adjustment> flow rate display> When using with full-scale <F2 screen> Air filter <Target setting> After setting, the Key : Move the digit Auto.
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Series Operation (List) Refrigerating type dryer Desiccant type dryer High polymer membrane type dryer After 3 seconds <F5: Integrated automatic shutoff setting screen> <Instantaneous Air filter flow rate display> When not using integrated flow automatic shutoff <F5 screen> Auto. drain After setting, the setting / others mode is exited, and the...
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Vacuum regulator Custom Suction plate Magnetic Custom-order parts with the following function are used. Contact the CKD Sales Office for details. spring buffer Mechanical 8-point preset input pressure SW Electronic This type is compatible with eight preset points (3 bit). (The external integration reset signal input cannot be used.)
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