BRONKHORST EL-PRESS Series Instruction Manual
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EL-PRESS™ series
Digital Pressure Meters and Controllers
Doc. no.: 9.17.101 rev. M Date: 24-09-2024
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Please read this document carefully before installing and operating the product.
Not following the guidelines could result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this document for future reference.
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual EL-PRESS™ series Digital Pressure Meters and Controllers Doc. no.: 9.17.101 rev. M Date: 24-09-2024 ATTENTION Please read this document carefully before installing and operating the product. Not following the guidelines could result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Keep this document for future reference.
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Page 2: Symbols In This Document
Bronkhorst representative. · If the product is damaged, it should not be put into service. In that case, contact your Bronkhorst representative for service. · Check the packing list to ensure that you received all items included in the scope of delivery. -
Page 3: Warranty
Selected parts should be obtained only through Bronkhorst, to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product. If you are unsure about the suitability of a replacement component, contact your Bronkhorst representative for information. - Page 4 Bronkhorst® Instruction Manual EL-PRESS™ 9.17.101M...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Bronkhorst® Table of contents Introduction ..................... . . 7 Scope of this manual . - Page 6 Bronkhorst® Communication ......................27 3.6.1...
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Page 7: Introduction
Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. cannot be held liable for any damage and/or injury resulting from unintended, improper or unsafe use, or use with other media and/or under other process conditions than specified at ordering time. -
Page 8: Product Description
The standard oil filling of the sensor is flammable, Bronkhorst advises to take adequate security precautions when oxygen or any other explosive fluid is used. -
Page 9: Forward Pressure Controller (P-600 Series)
Process Pressure Controller (P-800 series) With the EL-PRESS™ Process Pressure Controller, Bronkhorst has developed an integrated forward and back pressure controller. This special type of instrument can be used, for instance, to maintain a constant pressure in a vessel, as a pilot device for a secondary pressure regulator, or for controlled pressurization and depressurization of a closed volume or system. -
Page 10: Documentation
The EL-PRESS™ comes with all necessary documentation for basic operation and maintenance. Some parts of this manual refer to other documents, most of which can be downloaded from the Bronkhorst website. Calibration certificates, test certificates and material certificates are included in the scope of delivery or can be provided on request. -
Page 11: Model Key
Bronkhorst® Model key The model key on the serial number label contains information about the technical properties of the instrument as ordered. The actual properties of your instrument can be retrieved with the diagram below. Notes: 1) factory selected, based on requested pressure range... -
Page 12: Sealing Material Compatibility
When in doubt, do not hesitate to contact your Bronkhorst representative for more information. The table below lists compatibility with some commonly used gases: Sealing material FKM (Viton®) -
Page 13: Installation Functional Properties
The EL-PRESS™ is fitted with specific sealing material(s), compatible with the media specified at ordering time. Be sure that the sealing materials are compatible with the media and conditions used in the system. Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of other media and/or conditions than specified on the purchase order. -
Page 14: Fluid Connection
Tighten the fluid connections according to the instructions of the supplier of the fittings. The use of Swagelok RS-type stainless steel adapters and Bronkhorst® elastomer O-rings is recommended. Check the fluid system for leak tightness after any modification and before applying full operating pressure, especially when using hazardous media (e.g. -
Page 15: Fieldbus Connection
Always check the total power consumption of your instruments before connecting them to a fieldbus system. Do not exceed the maximum power of the power supply unit. If you need assistance with setting up a bus configuration, contact your Bronkhorst representative for information. 2.7.1 FLOW-BUS FLOW-BUS is a Bronkhorst®... -
Page 16: Modbus
Bronkhorst® 2.7.2 Modbus Modbus is a 3-wire, RS-485-based fieldbus communication system for parameter value exchange. In this system each instrument/device is equipped with a micro-controller for its own dedicated task. The instrument behaves as a slave, which means all communication (instructions and readout) is initiated by a master device on the Modbus system. -
Page 17: Rs232 Communication
RS232 communication Using a Windows computer, the instrument can be monitored and operated via RS-232. For operation, the free Bronkhorst FlowWare tools can be used, providing a comprehensive user interface to the digital instrument functions. This example uses the following components: ·... -
Page 18: Fieldbus Communication
For information about setting up a fieldbus network with Bronkhorst® instruments, consult the according fieldbus manual. If you need assistance with setting up a fieldbus system, contactyour Bronkhorst representative for information. 2.8.3 E-8000 power supply, readout and control Using an E-8000 module, instruments can be powered (100…240 Vac) and operated via RS-232. -
Page 19: Bright Readout And Control
Use the 9-pin D-sub connector on the side of the instrument to plug in the T-part that comes with the BRIGHT module. Consult the BRIGHT manual (document 9.17.048) for more information. This manual can be downloaded from the Accessories and software section on the Bronkhorst® product pages (www.bronkhorst.com/products). 9.17.101M... -
Page 20: Operation
Bronkhorst® Operation After correct installation of the EL-PRESS™ and when all safety precautions have been taken into account, the instrument can be used for measuring/ controlling pressure in the system. Powering up and powering down · It is recommended to turn on power before applying fluid pressure and to switch off power only after relieving fluid pressure. -
Page 21: Led Indications
Bronkhorst® 3.5.1 LED indications The LEDs on top of the instrument indicate the operational state. The meaning of some indications depends on the specific fieldbus interface of the instrument (if installed). Mode/MOD Operational mode Error/NET Error/warning indication Green Pattern Time... -
Page 22: Interface Status
Bronkhorst® 3.5.1.1 Interface status On instruments with an Ethernet based fieldbus interface, a third LED (bi-color; green and red) indicates the status of the communication interface: Pattern Time EtherCAT® PROFINET continuous Power off or initializing Interface not (yet) started continuous... -
Page 23: Network Status
Bronkhorst® Network status Pattern Time Indication continuous Power off or offline continuous Online , connected, link OK on, green 0.5 sec on, Online, not connected; the instrument is online but has no connections to other nodes blinking, 0.5 sec off... -
Page 24: Power-Up Functions
Bronkhorst® 3.5.2.2 Power-up functions · In order to access these functions, press and hold the switch while powering up the instrument. · As long as the switch is held, the LEDs show a repeating sequence of patterns, where each pattern indicates a function. -
Page 25: Network Settings - Readout/Change
Bronkhorst® To execute a step, follow these instructions: · Press and hold the switch (flashing slows) · To select value 0 (zero), release the switch within 1 second, otherwise: · Count the number of LED flashes · Release the switch when the required value is reached ·... -
Page 26: Changing Network Settings
Bronkhorst® Changing network settings · By briefly pressing the switch 5 times with intervals of up to 1 second in normal operation mode, the instrument enters a state in which the node address and baud rate can be changed (non-Ethernet based protocols only; for Ethernet based protocols, network parameters are configured by the fieldbus master and cannot be set on the instrument). -
Page 27: Communication
EtherCAT® Bronkhorst® instruments with an EtherCAT® interface have 3 rotary switches, with which the EtherCAT® Second Address can be set in the range of 0 – 4095 (0xFFF). This value is copied to the Configured Station Alias register (address 0x0012:0x0013) at instrument start-up. -
Page 28: Analog Operation
3.6.2.1 FlowDDE Digital Bronkhorst® instruments can be operated via RS-232 using the Bronkhorst® FlowDDE server application. Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) provides a basic level of inter process communication between Windows applications. Together with a client application, either self-made or with a third party SCADA program, it is possible to create an easy way of data exchange between the flow meter/controller and a Windows application. -
Page 29: Software (Dde Applications)
9.17.067) or the help file in the application. 3.6.2.2 Software (DDE applications) Examples of free Bronkhorst® DDE client applications: FlowPlot and FlowView. Other software programs supporting DDE are for example MS-Office, LabVIEW, InTouch and Wizcon. Bronkhorst® software applications 'FlowView' (left) and 'FlowPlot' (right) FlowDDE and other Bronkhorst®... - Page 30 Bronkhorst® FLOW-BUS Digital Bronkhorst® instruments can be monitored and operated using the free FlowWare software tools for Windows. These tools provide a graphical interface to the ProPar protocol (used by FLOW-BUS), for monitoring and editing parameter values. The FlowWare toolkit provides functionality for monitoring and operating digital instruments (Bronkhorst FlowSuite, FlowPlot) and selection of the active fluid and configuration of the fieldbus connection (if applicable).
- Page 31 Language). The GSDML file contains all necessary information, in XML format, to operate the device in a PROFINET system, including communication and network configuration, and all available operating parameters with their data types. A GSDML file for Bronkhorst® instruments can be downloaded from the product pages on the Bronkhorst website (search for 'gsdml profinet').
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Page 32: Digital Parameters
FLOW-BUS uses the ProPar protocol, where parameters are identified by a unique combination of a process number and a parameter number. · For more information about setting up a FLOW-BUS network with Bronkhorst® instruments, consult the FLOW-BUS manual (see Documentation). ·... -
Page 33: Special Parameters
Bronkhorst® Special parameters Init Reset Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned char 82/64 0/10 0x000A/11 Init Reset is used to unlock secured parameters (marked with a symbol) for writing. It supports the following values: Value Description unlocked, secured parameters can be read and written to locked, secured parameters are read-only At power-up, Init Reset is always set to ‘Locked’... -
Page 34: Calibration Mode
· Control Mode 18 prevents the instrument from assuming its default/safe state in the event of a digital communication failure. · The column labeled List option shows the control modes as used in Bronkhorst® software. Calibration Mode Type Access Range... -
Page 35: Measurement And Control
Bronkhorst® The procedures described above do not change the value of parameter Control Mode. To apply the new default control mode, reset or restart the instrument. Measurement and control Measure Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned int 0…41942 0x0020/33 This parameter returns a dimensionless representation of the measured flow rate or pressure. -
Page 36: Analog Input
Bronkhorst® Setpoint Slope Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned int 0…30000 0x0022/35 The value of this parameter represents the time it would take to adjust the setpoint if it were changed from 0 to 100 %. This feature can be used to smooth 'nervous' controller behavior, e.g. to reduce setpoint overshoot or undershoot. -
Page 37: Device Identification
Instrument serial number for identification. BHT Model Number Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned char[35] 113/2 0xF110…0xF117/ 61713…61720 This parameter shows the Bronkhorst® instrument model type information. Firmware Version Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned char[6] 113/5 0xF128…0xF12A/ 61737…61739 Revision number of the firmware 9.17.101M... -
Page 38: Identification Number
Device type information string; this parameter contains an abbreviation referring to the identification number. Alarms Alarm settings are most easily accessible using Bronkhorst FlowSuite, FlowPlot or FlowView or a Bronkhorst® readout and control unit. The built-in alarm functionality can be used to handle different alarm types: ·... - Page 39 Bronkhorst® Alarm Info Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned char 0…255 1/20 0x0034/53 This parameter provides information about the event type(s) that triggered an alarm situation. The value is a bitwise summation of the issued alarm types; convert the value to binary to see which types are issued. The following alarm types can be issued:...
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Page 40: Network Configuration
Bronkhorst® Alarm New Setpoint Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned int 0…32000 97/6 0x0C26/3111 New (safe) setpoint during an alarm until reset. Range 0…32000 represents 0…100% setpoint. Default value: 0 Reset Alarm Enable Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned char 0…15... -
Page 41: Master/Slave Configuration (Flow-Bus)
Bronkhorst® Fieldbus1 Address Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned char 0…255 125/10 0x0FAA/4011 Fieldbus1 Baud Rate Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned long 0…1.0E10 125/9 0xFD48…0xFD49/64841…64842 Fieldbus1 Parity Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus Unsigned char 0…2 125/12... - Page 42 Bronkhorst® To set up a master/slave relationship between instruments, set parameter Control Mode of the slave instrument to ‘FLOW-BUS slave’ (value 2) or ‘FLOW-BUS analog slave’ (value 13), depending on how the setpoint should be calculated. The slave instrument polls the output value of its master periodically and uses the slave factor to set its own setpoint relative to the master's.
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Page 43: Troubleshooting And Service
To track down problems in the fluid system, depressurize the fluid system and disconnect the suspected unit from the process line. Dirt or clogging might be quickly detected by visual inspection of disassembled fluid connections. If you suspect leakage, do not disassemble the device for inspection, but contact your Bronkhorst representative for service or repairs. - Page 44 Measured value rises, but never Piping, filters and/or control valve Flush fluid system with clean, dry air. If problem reaches setpoint clogged or blocked persists, contact Bronkhorst. Inlet pressure too low Increase inlet pressure System leakage Check system for leaks ·...
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Page 45: Service
Bronkhorst® Service For current information about Bronkhorst® and worldwide service addresses, please visit our website: www.bronkhorst.com Do you have any questions about our products? Our Sales department will gladly assist you selecting the right product for your application. Contact sales by e-mail: sales@bronkhorst.com... -
Page 46: Removal And Return Instructions
Follow the on-screen instructions to return the product. Disposal (end of lifetime) If you are a customer within the European Union and wish to dispose of Bronkhorst® equipment bearing the symbol of a crossed out waste disposal bin, you can return it in accordance with the removal and return instructions. -
Page 47: Parameter Index
Bronkhorst® Parameter index Parameters Parameters - Alarms Alarm Delay Time Alarm Info Alarm Maximum Limit Alarm Minimum Limit Alarm Mode Alarm New Setpoint Alarm Setpoint Mode Reset Alarm Enable Parameters - Device identification BHT Model Number Customer Model Device type... - Page 48 Service Contact Downloads Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. +31 573 45 88 00 Nijverheidsstraat 1a info@bronkhorst.com NL-7261 AK Ruurlo, The Netherlands www.bronkhorst.com...
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