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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL FOR IS-MAX AND IS-PRO INTRINSICALLY SAFE DEVICES DOC-MANUAL-IS-OPERATION...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Totalizer Options (Flow Devices) Enable Totalizer Totalizer Mode Totalizer Digits and Limit Totalizer Display Introduction Totalizer Digital Data Basic Operations Restore Totalizer Value on Power Up Viewing Live Data Totalizer while Controlling Pressure Interacting with the Device Batches (Flow Controllers) Status Messages Serial Communications Configurations Taring the Device... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction For installation instructions, pinouts, safety considerations, and connection configurations, please reference the Safety and Installation Manual for IS-Max and IS-Pro Intrinsically Safe Devices found at alicat.com/manuals. Depending on the model, Alicat devices have a variety of features: • 1000 readings per second guarantees high resolution data. -
Page 5: Basic Operations
Basic Operations This section covers the most common functions of your Please refer to the table of contents to determine the page device. Settings for more specialized needs can be found of your desired function. Some information found in this after this section. -
Page 6: Taring The Device
Taring the Device Taring is an important practice that ensures your device provides its most accurate measurements. This function gives a zeroed reference point for measurements. On flow meters and pressure devices, the tare button is found on the main screen. Button 3 for meters and gauges and button 2 for pressure controllers. -
Page 7: Selecting The Process Gas (Mass Flow Devices)
Selecting the Process Gas (Mass Flow Devices) → → MENU SETUP Active Gas In most cases, mass flow devices are physically calibrated at the factory using air. Gas Select™ can reconfigure the device to flow and measure different gases without any need to send it back for a physical recalibration. -
Page 8: Data Screens
Data Screens Your device has access to three types data screens that relay Further settings for the data screens can be found on different information based on your needs. page Live Screen (Main Screen) The live screen is the default data screen of the device. This For more information, see the Viewing Live Data section provides access to the multiple different measurements that under the Basic Operations on... -
Page 9: Device Information
Device Information ABOUT MENU → ABOUT menu ( ) contains information for setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. Basic Device Information → ABOUT About Device This includes information on the following: MODEL • : Device model SERIAL NO • : Serial number DATE MFG •... -
Page 10: Control (Controllers)
Control (Controllers) For a controller to regulate the flow or pressure, it needs to have a setpoint established. The setpoint is the amount of flow or the pressure that the controller attempts to achieve in a process line. Setpoint Control menu. SETPT or MENU →... -
Page 11: Idle Connection Response
Idle Connection Response → → → MENU CONTROL Setpoint Setup On Comm Timeout If the connection is timed out, the controller can either set a zero setpoint, or maintain the last setpoint given. The timeout time is infinite by default and can be manually defined (page 21). -
Page 12: Setpoint Ramping
Setpoint Ramping Ramping Options MENU → CONTROL → Setpoint Ramp Ramping options controls when ramping occurs. This can be Setpoint ramping regulates how quickly the controller reaches when the setpoint changes, when the device powers on, or the flow or pressure setpoint. It is often used to prevent bursts when setting a zero setpoint. -
Page 13: Repeat A Batch
Repeat a Batch RESET • For an identical batch, press Flow begins immediately. BATCH • For a new batch of a different size, press and select the new batch size. If there is a non-zero setpoint, flow will begin as soon as is pressed. -
Page 14: Control Loop
Control Loop The control loop manages what parameter a controller controls as well as how the controller reacts to changes within the system. Controlled Variable → → CONTROL Control Loop Control The controlled variable is the measurement the controller attempts to regulate to the given setpoint. Controllers can only control one measurement at a time, but they still measure the other variables during that time. -
Page 15: Flow Rate Limit While Controlling Pressure
Delayed or Unattained Setpoint: • PD: Increase the P gain in increments of 10%, and then decrease the D gain by small amounts to fine-tune. • PD²I: Increase the P gain in increments of 10%, and then increase the I gain to fine-tune. ✓... - Page 16 The controller can be set to either hold the current valve CONTROL → Control Loop position or close the valve(s) in → Control Deadband → When in Band . It is recommended to hold the current position on single valve controllers and close valves for dual valve controllers.
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Page 17: Setup
Setup Gas Selection (Mass Flow Devices) In most cases, your mass flow device was physically calibrated at the factory using air. Gas Select™ allows you to reconfigure the device to flow a different gas without any need to send it back for a physical recalibration. The device is also able to be programed with and measure custom mixtures of gases. -
Page 18: Creating New Mixes In Composer
Creating New Mixes in COMPOSER™ Viewing, Deleting, and Creating Similar Mixes → → → → → → SETUP Active Gas COMPOSER Mixes Create Mix SETUP Active Gas COMPOSER Mixes [Select mix] → INFO Give the Mix a Short and Long Name The current configuration of any existing COMPOSER™... -
Page 19: Flow And Pressure Averaging
Zero Band Unless otherwise requested, your flow controller ships with → → SETUP Sensor Zero Band a default STP of 25°C and 1 atm (which affects flow units beginning with “S”), and an NTP of 0°C and 1 atm (which he zero band threshold is an amount of flow under which affects flow units beginning with “N”). -
Page 20: Totalizer Display
Totalizer Limit There are 4 options for how the totalizer reacts when it reaches its limit: • Zero and Set OVR: Totalizer resets to zero and continues once the maximum count is reached. status message is active to indicate maximum count has been reached (page •... -
Page 21: Serial Communications Configurations
Serial Communications Configurations → → MENU SETUP RS-232 Serial RS-485 Serial You can operate your device via its data connection for easy streaming and logging of all data. Before connecting the device to a computer, ensure that it is ready to communicate by checking the options in this menu. -
Page 22: Display Setup
Display Setup → → MENU SETUP Display The options in the display setup menu adjust the contrast/ brightness of the display and enable screen rotation. Data Screens → → SETUP Display Data Screens The data screens menu provide options for the various screens of the device. -
Page 23: Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup → → MENU SETUP Advanced The advanced setup menu contains settings and detailed information that are useful when troubleshooting with customer support. Factory Restore → → SETUP Advanced Factory Restore If something is not acting as expected, please contact an Factory Restore applications engineer prior to doing a Advanced setup menu. -
Page 24: Serial Ascii Communication
Serial ASCII Communication Connecting your device to a computer allows you to log the This section of the manual shows you how to operate the device using ASCII commands. data that it generates. The device communicates digitally through its communications connector and a cable using a real or virtual COM port on your computer. -
Page 25: Taring Commands
Taring Commands Before collecting flow data, be sure to tare your device. If Taring a gauge or differential pressure sensor must be auto-tare is enabled, this can be accomplished by providing performed when the device is open to atmosphere. a setpoint of 0 for at least 2 seconds. unit_id P... -
Page 26: Setpoint (Controllers)
Setpoint (Controllers) Before attempting to send a setpoint to your controller serially, When a setpoint is given to a device, the data frame returns Serial/Front Panel confirm that its setpoint source is set to the new setpoint value when it has been accepted as a valid (page 10). -
Page 27: Quick Command Guide
Quick Command Guide Serial commands are not case-sensitive General Commands for All Devices unit_id desired_ID Change the unit ID: unit_id V Tare flow: unit_id P Tare gauge/differential pressure: unit_id PC Tare absolute pressure: unit_id Poll the live data frame: unit_id @=@... -
Page 28: Modbus Rtu Communication
Modbus RTU Communication Modbus RTU can be used to read and log sensor data, switch between analog and digital control modes, adjust device settings, and control the device. Establishing Communication The device can communicate via the DB15 cable. The default Modbus configuration has the following settings: •... -
Page 29: Writing Control And Configuration Information
Writing Control and Configuration Information All command and control requests to a device are issued with Modbus function code FC16: “write multiple registers”. Device readings can vary from one device to another. To determine individual readings, use the serial terminal with unit_id ??D) the Data Frame Query ASCII command (... -
Page 30: Status Flags
Status Flags Interpretation Devices Temperature overflow (TOV) Temperature underflow (TOV) Volumetric overflow (VOV) Flow Volumetric underflow (VOV) Flow Mass overflow (MOV) Mass flow Mass underflow (MOV) Mass flow Pressure overflow (POV) Totalizer overflow (OVR) Flow PID loop in hold (HLD) Controllers ADC error (ADC) PID exhaust (EXH) -
Page 31: Special Commands And Arguments
Special Commands and Arguments Command ID Command Argument Command Name Devices (Register 1000) (Register 1001) Change gas number Gas table index Mass flow Mix gas Gas mixture index (236–255) Mass flow or 0 to use next available. Delete gas mixture Gas mixture index Mass flow Tare... -
Page 32: Special Command Result Status Codes
Command ID Command Argument Command Name Devices (Register 1000) (Register 1001) Blink display 0–65535: the number of seconds the display flashes. If 0 the flashing stops. If 65535, display flashes indefinitely. Set relative humidity 0–10000: the humidity to use Mass flow with optional manual humidity correction percentage for gas properties, 0.01% per count (10000 = 100%). -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you run into trouble with installation or operation, get in touch with support (page General Use Issue: The buttons do not work, and the screen Liquid devices are designed specifically to work shows with only one liquid, typically water. For use with a Action: The device but tons were locked out via a different liquid, the device requires recalibration. -
Page 34: Flow Readings
Flow Readings Issue: The live flow readings won’t settle down. Issue: My flow readings are negative. Action: The device is very fast, so it can detect subtle Action: Stop the f low and let the process set tle. variations in flow that may go unnoticed by your Under no flow conditions, a negative flow reading other devices. -
Page 35: Serial Communications
Serial Communications Still experiencing issues? Please contact Issue: I can’t communicate to the device when it is page support. See connected to my PC. Action: 1. Make sure the baud rate your software and COM port required is the one your device is using →... -
Page 36: Reference Information
Reference Information Engineering Units See the Engineering Units section under Sensor Setup for more information on how to implement the following tables (page 18). Flow Units Pressure Units Absolute or Volumetric Standard Normal Notes Barometric Gauge Notes µL ∕m SµL ∕m NµL ∕m Microliter per minute‡... -
Page 37: Gas List By Number
Gas List by Number To use any of these gases in your device, use Gas Select™ (page 17). Short Long Short Long Short Long Name Name Name Name Name Name Chloropentafluoroethane 173 HeOx80 80% O2, 20% He Air (Clean Dry) 101 R-115 (C2ClF5)2 ³... -
Page 38: Gas List By Category
Gas List by Category See previous page for Gas Select™ index numbers. Pure Non-Corrosive Gases Welding Gases Synthesis Gases Acetylene (C2H2) 40% H2, 29% CO, 20% CO2, 11% CH4 Air (clean, dry) 64% H2, 28% CO, 1.0% CO2, 7.0 CH4 Argon (Ar) C-10 70% H2, 4.0% CO, 25% CO2, 1.0% CH4... -
Page 39: Device Environmental Conditions
Device Environmental Conditions The IS-Max and IS-Pro are designed for use in the following environmental conditions: • Indoor or outdoor (see special conditions of use) • Maximum installation altitude: 5000m • Ambient temperature: -20°C to 70°C • Relative humidity: 0–95% •...