Alicat Scientific Product Catalog - Alicat Scientific - #9

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Alicat Scientifi c, Inc. tel. 888. 290. 6060 2045 N Forbes Blvd. Bldg 103 fax. 520. 290. 0109 Tucson AZ 85745 USA www.AlicatScientifi c.com 7 Technology Comparison SPECIFICATION ALICAT PRODUCTS COMPETITOR PRODUCTS Sensor Solid-State Silicon Based Differential Pressure (allows nearly instantaneous response times) RTD or Thermocouple Response Speed 10 milliseconds (time constant) (no software corrections required—reduces over & undershooting of fl ow) 0.5-3.0 seconds (no software), 500 milliseconds (software corrections predict fl ow) Display Standard, Integrated (no extra cost for stand alone abilities) Optional if available, External Mount Warm-up Time < 1 Second (cycle times can be reduced) 8—30 minutes Totalizer Optional, Integrated (maintain stand alone functionality) or Remote Optional if available, External Mount Process Data Integrated Display shows Mass Flow Rate, Volumetric Flow Rate, Line Temperature and Line Absolute Pressure (reduce system components) Mass fl ow rate Output Options Standard integrated display, analog (either 0-5 Vdc, 0-10 Vdc, 1-5 Vdc, or 4-20mA), and Standard RS-232 (no special software required) Optional 2nd analog output for volumetric fl ow, temperature, or absolute pressure. (reduce system components & save integration time) Standard analog, optional display if available, optional digital output if available Digital Output Standard output includes mass fl ow rate volumetric fl ow rate, line temperature, line absolute pressure, selected gas, AND total if ordered with Totalizer option. Muti-drop RS-232 standard. (standard features reduce costs for everyone) Digital output of mass fl ow if available. Multi-drop not available Power 7-30 Vdc, 35mA. Standard AC/DC adapter jack AND cable connector pins. Can run off anything from a standard 9 Volt battery to 12 or 24 volt systems. (reduce current & power draw) Special supply with + and – regulated 15 Vdc Higher supply current required Fittings Standard NPT or miniature fi ttings. Optional SAE, BSPP, etc threads available. (inexpensive, adaptable to common components) Specialized Swagelok®, VCR, etc. Multi-Gas Versatility Gas Select™ Standard 30+ gas select menu from integrated display. (reduce inventory requirements with 1 off the shelf device) Single gas, conversion charts Inherent Linearity Yes No Documentation Integrated display with model number, serial number, date of manufacture, calibration technician, and software revision number. Identifi cation label also standard. (device info is always with the device) On paper included with unit, sticker Flow Ranges Ranges available from full scales of 0.5 standard ml/minute to full scales of 1500 standard liters/min. (cover every required fl ow range with one manufacturer) Ranges available from 10 ml/minute to 50 standard liters/min full scale. Suitable Applications As part of our mission, we strive to provide the correct instrument for every application. Alicat fl ow devices are a good choice for applications that involve clean, dry gases. We recommend a fi lter upstream of the fl ow inlet (usually 20-50microns). Typically Alicat’s fl ow devices should be used with operating pressures below 145PSIG (100PSIG for liquids). Alicat fl ow devices are not recommended for dirty gases or slurries. They are also not well suited for applications with temperatures above 50º Celsius. Customized products for line temperatures of up to 100º Celsius are available. Alicat engineers will be happy to discuss exceptions to the above limitations in detail. Alicat Scientifi c, Inc. tel: 888 290 6060 2045 N Forbes Blvd. Bldg 103 fax: 520 290 0109 Tucson AZ 85745 USA www.AlicatScientifi c.com Alicat Scientifi c, Inc. tel: 888 290 6060 7641 N Business Park Drive fax: 520 290 0109 Tucson AZ 85743 USA www.AlicatScientifi c.com