Bronkhorst®
Instruction Manual mini CORI-FLOW ML120
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3
Operation
3.1
Mass flow measurement and control
After correct installation of the
mini CORI-FLOW ML120
Mass Flow Meter (MFM) or Mass Flow Controller (MFC), and when
all safety precautions have been taken into account, the instrument can be used for measuring/ controlling the required
flow rate in the system by means of the selected communication interface(s).
When an MFC (either
with normally closed
(N.C.) or normally
opened (N.O.) valve) is
hooked-up, the
control valve stays
closed as long as no
setpoint is given.
When the MFC
receives a setpoint
from the active
setpoint source, the
internal controller will
immediately open the
control valve until the
required flow rate is
achieved. It will
maintain that flow
rate until another
setpoint is given.
mini CORI-FLOW ML120
instruments are most accurate with the specified media, at the specified inlet/outlet pressure
and temperature, as specified by the customer at ordering time. However, the instrument will function properly in a wide
range of varying conditions. If the actual process conditions differ significantly from the conditions for which the
instrument is set, the FlowTune™ software can be used to set the correct process conditions.
Although
mini CORI-FLOW ML120
instruments have excellent temperature stability, the best accuracy is achieved when
temperature gradients across the instruments are avoided. Make sure that the media temperature matches the ambient
temperature as good as possible and mount the instruments on a rigid (heat conducting) surface.
mini CORI-FLOW ML120
instruments handle pressure shocks in the system well, but are not insensitive to pressure
fluctuations. For optimum control stability, provide a stable (pressure controlled) inlet pressure with sufficient buffer
volume between the pressure regulator and the instrument and avoid installing multiple instruments or control valves in
close proximity to another with small volume piping in between.
3.1.1
Instrument settings
This window allows the user to read and change several settings of digital meters and controllers. Changing these
parameters requires special knowledge about the instruments and the behavior of the instruments. This document may not
be enough to optimize an instrument. Bronkhorst offers special trainings for field users for this. Please ask your local
representative about this. From the moment the window appears, it will take a few seconds to read all the actual parameter
values and update the screen. After that, changing a setting will immediately send the change to the instrument and the
effect of the change can be viewed in the plot window.