Contents Safety Instructions Model Indication and How to Order Names and Functions of Product Parts Definition and Terminology Mounting and Installation Installation Piping Wiring Method Outline of Settings [Measurement Mode] [Function Selection Mode] to Change Settings Factory default setting F0 System: System settings F1 Switch1: OUT1 settings F10 Measure: Measurement settings F22 Analog out: Analogue output settings...
Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC) , and other safety regulations.
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Safety Instructions Caution We develop, design, and manufacture our products to be used for automatic control equipment, and provide them for peaceful use in manufacturing business. Use in non-manufacturing business is not covered. Products we manufacture and sell cannot be used for the purpose of transactions or certification specified in the Measurement Act.
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■About operators (1) This Operation Manual is intended for those who have knowledge and experience of machinery using pneumatic equipment, and have sufficient knowledge and experience of assembly, operation and maintenance of such equipment. Only those persons are allowed to perform assembly, operation and maintenance. (2) Read and understand this Operation Manual carefully before assembling, operating or providing maintenance to the product.
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Caution ■Do not touch the terminals and connectors while the power is on. Otherwise electric shock, malfunction and damage to the product can result. ■After maintenance is complete, perform appropriate functional inspections and a leak test. Stop operation if the equipment does not function properly or there is leakage of fluid. When leakage occurs from parts other than the piping, the product might be faulty.
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●Product Handling Mounting •If a commercially available switching power supply is used, be sure to ground the frame ground (FG) terminal. •Do not drop, hit or apply excessive shock to the product. Otherwise damage to the internal components may result, causing malfunction. •Do not pull the lead wire forcefully, or lift the product by the lead wire.
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Wiring (Including connecting/disconnecting of the connectors) •Do not pull hard on the lead wire. Especially never lift the product equipped with fitting and piping by holding the lead wires. Otherwise damage to the internal components may result, causing malfunction or connectors dropping off. •Avoid repeatedly bending, stretching or applying a heavy object to the lead wire.
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Operating environment •Do not use in an atmosphere containing corrosive gases, chemicals, sea water, water, water steam, or where there is direct contact with any of these. These may cause failure or malfunction. •Do not use the product in a place where the product could be splashed by oil or chemicals. If the product is to be used in an environment containing oils or chemicals such as coolant or cleaning solvent, even for a short time, it may be adversely affected (damage, malfunction, or hardening of the lead wires).
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Adjustment and operation •Connect the load before turning the power supply on. •Do not short-circuit the load. •Confirm that the fluid is flowing in the pipe when controlling the flow rate. If there is no supply pressure, a current beyond the product specifications may flow in the event of an error in control action.
Model Indication and How to Order -11- No.PF※※-OMA1002...
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Option 1 With lead wire with M12 connector None With lead wire with M12-M12 connector (3 m) ZS-53-A ZS-53-D Option 2 None With bracket With bracket (Mounting position: Side) (Mounting position: Flow path) ZS-40-L ZS-53-G Accessories/part numbers If an accessory is required, order using the following part numbers. Part number Options Remarks...
Names and Functions of Product Parts Body Connector pin numbers (on the product) DC(+) OUT2 (Analogue output) DC(-) OUT1 (C/Q) IN (Analogue input) Description Function Display Refer to the figure below. Piping port For piping connections. IN represents "inlet" and OUT represents "outlet". Connector Lead wire with M12 connection.
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Display Description Function Main display Displays the flow rate value and the error code. Displays the commanded flow rate, peak/bottom value, accumulated flow rate value, Sub display switch output/communication mode, and line names. Reference condition Indicates the reference condition currently selected. Display units Indicates the units currently selected.
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○IO-Link status and displayed content Communication IO-Link Status Content Displayed content with master status Normal communication status (Output PD disabled) Operate Normal communication status (Output PD enabled) Normal Start up At the start of communication Preoperate IO-Link Version does IO-Link version does mode not match not match with master...
■Definition and Terminology Term Definition The total amount of fluid that has passed through the device. Accumulated flow If an instantaneous flow of 10 L/min lasts for 5 minutes, the accumulated flow will be 10 x 5 = 50 L. Accumulated pulse A type of output where a pulse is generated every time a predefined accumulated flow output...
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Term Definition Operating humidity Humidity range in which the product operates normally. range Operating pressure Pressure range in which the product operates normally. range Operating Ambient temperature range in which the product operates normally. temperature range Pressure Indicates the change in the control accuracy due to changes in the fluid pressure. characteristics Pressure limit that if exceeded will result in mechanical and/or electrical damage to the Proof pressure...
Mounting and Installation ■Installation •Mount the product so that the fluid flows in the direction indicated by the arrow on the side of the body. Bracket mounting •Mount the bracket using the mounting screws supplied. •The tightening torque of the bracket mounting screws must be 0.63±10% N•m. •When the product is mounted using a bracket, use M3 screws (4 pcs.) or equivalent.
■Wiring Method Connections •Connections should only be made with the power supply turned off. •Use a separate route for the product wiring and any power or high voltage wiring. If wires and cables are routed together with power or high voltage cables, malfunction may result due to noise. •If a commercially available switching power supply is used, be sure to ground the frame ground (FG) terminal.
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Internal circuit and wiring examples NPN type Maximum applied voltage: 30 V Maximum load current: 80 mA Internal voltage drop: 1.5 V or less PFCA7#-#-1#-### Analogue output: 1 to 5 V or 0 to 10 V Output impedance: 1 kΩ approx. Analogue input: 1 to 5 V Input impedance: 1 MΩ...
Outline of Settings [Measurement Mode] Power is supplied The flow rate control action and each output are forced to turn OFF for 3 seconds after turning on the power supply, and the SMC logo appears. [Measurement mode] Measurement mode is the condition where flow control and the switching operation are performed after turning on the power supply.
[Function Selection Mode] to Change Settings Function Selection Mode In this mode, each function setting can be changed separately. In measurement mode, press the SET button for between 2 and 4 seconds, and then select [Function] to enter function selection mode. By pressing the UP or DOWN button to change the number, each function that you want to change can be selected.
■[F0 System] System settings Set the following items: (1) Fluid (2) Reference condition (3) Display units (4) Switching between NPN and PNP output (5) IO-Link enable/disable (6) Output PD setting at communication error <Operation> Press the UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to select [F0 System]. Press the UP or DOWN button to select Shifts to the settings of each item.
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(2) Reference condition settings Select [Fluid cond]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item. STD: Standard condition (Flow rate converted into volume at a temperature of 20° [C], absolute pressure of 101.3 [kPa], and humidity of 65 [%R.H.]) NOR: Normal condition (Flow rate converted into volume at a temperature of 0°...
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(4) Switching between NPN and PNP output Select [I/O type]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item. NPN: NPN output PNP: PNP output Press the SET button. Returns to the [F0 System] settings. (5) IO-Link enable/disable setting Select [IO-Link].
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(6) Output process data setting at communication error Select [PD invalid]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item. Set the output process data behavior in the event of an IO-Link communication error. Shut off: The output process data is set to "0" in the event of an IO-Link communication error. Keep last: The output process data holds the last received data in the event of an IO-Link communication error.
■[F1 Switch1] OUT1 settings Set the output mode of OUT1. <Operation> Operate the UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to select [F1 Switch]. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an Shifts to the output operation setting. item and press the SET button.
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•When Tolerance (Limit deviation tolerance mode) is selected: Limit deviation tolerance setting Select [Tol(P1)]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the value. : Limit deviation tolerance setting range: 1 to 50 [%] Press the SET button. Returns to the [F1 Switch1] OUT1 settings.
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Off-delay setting Select [OffDelay1]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the value. *: Off-delay time setting range: 0.00 to 60.00 [s] Press the SET button. Returns to the [F1 Switch1] OUT1 settings. -30- No.PF※※-OMA1002...
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•When Accum (P)/Accum (N) (Accumulated output mode) is selected: Setting the threshold value Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the value for all digits. Press the SET button. Press the SET button. Returns to the [F1 Switch1] OUT1 settings. Completion of the [F1 Switch1] OUT1 settings -31- No.PF※※-OMA1002...
■[F10 Measure] Measurement settings This setting is available only for the 10 L/min type and the 100 L/min type. The display resolution can be set. <Operation> Press the UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to select [F10 Measure]. Press the SET button.
■[F22 Analog out] Analogue output settings Change the analogue output set value and analogue free span range. <Operation> Press UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to select [F22 Analog out]. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an Shifts to the settings of each item.
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Setting of the analogue free span function Select [Free span]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the value. Press the UP and DOWN button to set the flow value that will be output 5 V (10 V) or 20 mA. A flow value can be set in the range from 10% of the maximum rated control flow to the maximum displayable value.
■[F30 Accumulate] Accumulated flow (rate) settings Set the accumulated flow (rate) function. <Operation> Press the UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to select [F30 Accumulate]. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an Shifts to the settings of each item. item and press the SET button.
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Accumulated addition/subtraction setting Select [Disp mode]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item. Increment: Displays the accumulated measurement in the addition direction. Decrement: Displays the accumulated measurement in the subtraction direction. Press the SET button. Returns to the [F30 Accumulate] accumulated flow (rate) settings.
■[F80 Display] Display settings Set the display function. <Operation> Press the UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to select [F80 Display]. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an Shifts to the settings of each item. item and press the SET button. Display colour setting Select [Color].
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Display OFF setting Select [Display]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item. ON: Normal display OFF: Shifts to display off mode. In measurement mode, [・・・] is displayed. Each icon turns on according to the status at a lower brightness.
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Display rotation angle setting Select [Rotation]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item. DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN 0 deg 90 deg 180 deg 270 deg The assignment of the UP and DOWN buttons changes depending on the display rotation angle. Press the SET button.
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Line name display setting Select [Line name]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item. When [ON] is selected: When [OFF] is selected: Press the SET button to save the setting. Press the SET button to save the setting. Press the SET button.
■[F81 PIN code] PIN code settings Set the PIN code used for the key lock function. <Operation> Operate the UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to select [F81 PIN code]. Press the SET button. Shifts to the PIN code setting. PIN code setting Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item.
■[F91 Device info] Checking device information The device information can be checked. <Operation> Operate the UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to select [F91 Device info]. Press the SET button. Shifts to the checking of device information. Checking the device information Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item.
■[F96 Input check] Checking input signal The input signal can be checked. <Operation> Operate the UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to select [F96 Input check]. Analog: Analogue input voltage or analogue input current PD output: Process data output ("- - -" in SIO mode) Tcyc ave: Cycle time measurement ("- - -"...
■[F98 Output check] Checking output signal The operation of the system can be checked by forcibly switching the output ON/OFF operation without applying the flow rate. <Operation> Operate the UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to select [F98 Output check]. Press the SET button.
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Forced output The output signal can be forcibly changed. Select Forced. : When the output has been checked via IO-Link communication, "by Comm" appears by the side of "Forced." Press the SET button. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Press the SET button on Press the SET button on page 1.
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[F98] Details of items Item Description Setting Remarks Out1 Hardware output ON/OFF Voltage type 1.0 V/5.0 V or 0.0 V/10.0 V AnalogOut Analogue output Current type 4 mA/20 mA Accumulated flow SW Sw1 ac ON/OFF judgment Sw1 flow Flow rate SW judgment ON/OFF Unit Flow rate display unit...
■[F99 Reset setting] Resetting to the factory default settings If the product settings are uncertain, the factory default values can be restored. <Operation> Press the UP or DOWN button in function selection mode to display [F99 Reset setting]. Press the SET button. Shifts to resetting to the factory default settings.
[Control Selection Setting Mode] to Change the Flow Rate Control Command Method What is control selection setting mode? The flow control settings can be changed. In measurement setting mode, press the SET button for between 2 and 4 seconds, and then select [Control] to enter control selection setting mode.
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•When Local is selected: Press the UP or DOWN button. Shifts to the settings of each item. Setting the timing to enable the set value Select [SetTiming]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item. At set: Apply the setting by confirming (with the SET button) the local flow rate setting value.
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Time to start local control operation Select [CtrStart]. Press the SET button. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the value. : Setting of the time from transition to measurement mode after turning on the power supply to the start of control operation. Local control operation start time setting range: 0.00 to 60.00 [s] Press the SET button.
[Key-Lock Setting Mode] to Limit Button Operations What is key-lock mode? In key-lock mode, settings other than those for key-lock operations cannot be changed. The key lock function is used to prevent errors occurring due to unintentional changes of the set values. In measurement setting mode, press the SET button for between 2 and 4 seconds, and then select [Key lock] to enter Key-lock setting mode.
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•Unlocking When the PIN code setting is OFF When the PIN code setting is ON Press the SET button for Press the SET button for at least 5 seconds but no at least 5 seconds but no more than 7 seconds. more than 7 seconds.
Other Settings ○Reset operation When the sub display is displaying the accumulated flow rate or peak/bottom, press and hold the SET and DOWN button simultaneously for 1 second or longer to display [Reset] in the sub display, allowing the values to be reset. The accumulated flow (rate) and the peak/bottom values can also be reset by turning off the power supply.
Maintenance How to reset the product after a power loss or when the power has been unexpectedly removed The settings for the product are retained in memory prior to the power loss or de-energizing of the product. The output condition is also recoverable to that prior to the power loss or de-energizing. However, this may change depending on the operating environment.
■Process data Process data is the data which is exchanged periodically between the master and device. In this product, the process data consists of the following: •Input process data (hereafter "PD_IN") •Output process data (hereafter "PD_OUT") ○PD_IN Bit offset Item Remarks 0: OFF Accumulated switch...
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○PD_OUT Bit offset Item Remarks 0 to 15 Commanded flow rate Signed: 16 bit Bit offset Item Commanded flow rate •The data process type of this product is Big-Endian. When the transmission method of the upper communication is Little-Endian, the byte order will be changed. Refer to the table below for the Endian type of the major upper communication.
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•Command value (PD_OUT) Rated control flow range Set controlled flow rate range Target Units Range Min. Max. Min. Max. 10 L/min 0.10 10.00 0.04 10.30 25 L/min 25.0 25.8 L/min 50 L/min 50.0 51.5 100 L/min 100.0 103.0 Instantaneous flow 10 L/min 0.004 0.353...
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○Conversion formula for process data and measurement/command value (1) Conversion formula for process data to measurement/command value: Pr = a x (PD) + b (2) Conversion formula for measurement/command value to process data: (PD) = (Pr – b) / a Pr: Measurement value and command value PD: Measurement value (process data) A: Inclination...
■IO-Link parameter settings ○IODD file IODD (I/O Device Description) is a definition file which provides all properties and parameters required for establishing functions and communication of the device. The IODD includes the main IODD file and a set of image files such as vendor logo, device picture and device icon.
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●ISDU parameters Index Subindex Access Parameter Initial value Note (decimal number) 0x0002 Refer to "System command". System command (Page 0x000C Refer to "Device access lock 0x0000 Device access lock (12) parameter". (Page 61) 0x0010 SMC Corporation Vendor name (16) 0x0011 Vendor text www.smcworld.com (17)
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●System command (Index 2) In the ISDU index 0x002 SystemCommand (system command), the command shown in the table below will be issued. The button for each system command is displayed on the IO-Link setting tool (excluding "ParamDownloadStore"). Click the button to send the system command to the product. Writeable commands are shown below.
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●Device details status parameter (Index 37) Event details of the readable device statuses are as follows. Event class Layout Event Event code Definition Value 0xF4 0x8D03 Internal failure or problem Error 0xF4 0x8D04 Internal failure or problem Error 0xF4 0x8D05 Internal failure or problem Error 0xF4...
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●Product original parameter Data Data Index Access Initial 4 Parameter type storage Setting value Remarks 1 index value 2 3 When the units selection function is 0: L/min (L) Units 1000 0x03E8 not available, read/write to an (Units setting) 1: cfm (ft unselectable item is rejected.
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●Product individual parameters (continued) Data Data Index Access Initial 4 Parameter type storage Setting value Remarks 1 index value 2 3 Display resolution setting 0: High (1000 resolution) 2010 0x07DA (The 10 L/min type and 100 L/min (Display resolution setting) 1: Low (100 resolution) type only) 0: 0 deg...
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●Product individual parameters (continued) Data Data Index Access Initial 4 Parameter type storage Setting value Remarks 1 index value 2 3 Work_hour Returns the current operation 0x2710 0 to 876000 10000 (Operation time) time [h]. OUT Test 0: Normal output Sets the bit in the PD to 1 when a 7000 0x1B58 (Output check)
Troubleshooting If a product operation failure occurs, please confirm the cause of the problem from the following table. If a cause applicable to the problem cannot be identified and normal operation can be recovered by replacement with a new product, this indicates that the product itself was faulty. Problems with the product may be due to the operating environment (network configuration, etc.).
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Problem Possible cause Investigation method Countermeasures Use a filter to prevent foreign Check for foreign matter entry or matter from entering or sticking. Entry of foreign matter sticking to the piping port. Discharge the condensate of the filter periodically. Mount the product so that the Piping in the reverse fluid flow direction is the same Check the fluid direction.
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Problem Possible cause Investigation method Countermeasures Check the output wiring. Check if the analogue output is connected to the white wire, the Incorrect wiring Check and correct the wiring. switch output (in SIO mode) is connected to the black wire, and that the wire is not loose.
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○Troubleshooting list (IO-Link communication function) Problem possible Problem Investigation method Countermeasures causes Displayed content Check the connection of the Incorrect wiring Correct the cable wiring. connector. IO-Link indicator Power supply error light: Off Check the power supply Supply 18 to 30 VDC to the to the IO-Link voltage to the IO-Link master.
■Warning/Error display This function is to display error location and content when a problem or error has occurred. : If the error cannot be reset after the following measures are taken, or errors other than the following are displayed, please contact SMC for further investigation.
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Control Warning name Warning display Description Measures operation in the event of an error Analogue input has exceeded 110%F.S. of the rated control Continuing flow range. Analogue input Make sure that the warning analogue input is (Over signal) within the set flow (No signal) rate range.
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○Error display Control Error name Error display Description Measures operation in the event of an error Turn off the power and check for any noise source, and System error An internal data error has then turn on the (Err0, 4, 6, 8, 16, 40, Stop occurred.
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Control Error name Error display Description Measures operation in the event of an error Check the installation so that the direction of fluid A flow rate exceeding ±5%F.S. flow is the same as Close error is applied when the the direction of the Stopped (Err51) commanded flow rate is less...
Specifications Model PFCA710 PFCA725 PFCA750 PFCA711 Dry air/N /Ar/CO 1 Applicable fluids (Air quality: JIS B8392-1 1.1.2 to 1.6.2, ISO8573-1 1.1.2 to 1.6.2) Fluid temperature range 0 to 50 Detection method Heating type sensor Dry air, N , Ar 0.1 to 10 L/min 0.2 to 25 L/min 0.5 to 50 L/min 1 to 100 L/min...
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Model PFCA710 PFCA725 PFCA750 PFCA711 Output type Select from NPN or PNP open collector output Limit deviation tolerance mode, accumulated output, Output mode accumulated pulse output, error output, switch output off Switch operation Select from normal output or reversed output Max.
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1: Refer to the recommended pneumatic circuit. 2: The operation may be unstable outside the rated control flow range. 3: Applicable fluid: The specification value when dry air is shown. For gas types other than air, the value is for reference. 4: For the analogue voltage, option 1, lead wire with M12 connector (3 m long), is used.
■Characteristics data ●Flow rate/Analogue input Analogue input values are converted into corresponding commanded flow rates. PFCA710/750/711 PFCA725 Voltage input 1.016 V 1.04 V 1.032 V 5.12 V Current input 4 mA 4.064 mA 4.16 mA 4.128 mA 20 mA 20.48 mA -77- No.PF※※-OMA1002...
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●Flow rate/Analogue output Analogue output is output according to the controlled flow rate. 0 L/min PFCA710/750/711 PFCA725 Voltage output (1 to 5 V) 1.04 V 1.032 V Current output 4 mA 4.16 mA 4.128 mA 20 mA 0 L/min PFCA710/750/711 PFCA725 Voltage output (0 to 10 V) 0.1 V...
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