PCU series

PCU series

PCU series

Product catalog summary
Overview
Alicat Scientific's MB-Series digital mass flow meters and PCU-Series portable calibration units are designed for precise measurement and calibration of gas flow rates, pressure, and temperature. These devices operate on a 9-volt battery and feature a patented laminar differential pressure measurement technology, ensuring accurate and linear results across a wide flow range. They come with NIST-traceable calibration sheets and offer extensive customer support.

Specifications
The MB-Series meters measure mass flow rates from 0-0.5 sccm to 0-4000 slpm, while the PCU-Series covers 0-0.5 sccm to 0-1500 slpm. They offer high accuracy (±0.4% of reading + 0.2% of full scale) and repeatability (±0.2% full scale). The devices feature a monochrome LCD display with touchpad, RS-232 digital communication, and operate within a temperature range of -10 to +50 °C.

Features
The devices include 30 user-selectable gas calibrations and support both analog and digital communications. They are customizable for hazardous environments and available with corrosion-resistant materials. The PCU-Series includes integrated push-connect fittings and Flow Vision software.

Applications
These instruments are suitable for calibrating other flow and pressure devices, offering multi-variable measurement and control functionality. They are ideal for applications requiring precision and reliability in gas flow measurement.

Technical Data
The PCU mass flow meters have a typical response time of 10 ms and a warm-up time of less than 1 second. They support a wide range of gases and can be calibrated for complex gas mixtures. The devices are housed in a rugged case with dimensions of 16” L x 13” W x 7” H and weigh between 12-20 lbs depending on configuration.
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PCU series-1

Portable Digital Mass Flow Measurement and Calibration alicat.com/mb alicat.com/pcu Series Overview Alicat Scientific MB-Series digital mass flow meters accurately and rapidly measure the mass flow rate, volumetric flow rate, pressure and temperature of process gases from a common 9-volt battery. The GCKIT option couples the MB-Series meter with fittings and tubing to create a portable gas chromatography calibrator. Alicat’s PCU-Series portable calibration units combine up to three M-Series or MW-Series mass flow meters with totalizers and high-accuracy calibration inside a rugged industrial carrying case with its own power supply and battery. PCU’s include integrated push-connect fittings for each meter and Flow Vision software. At the heart of Alicat’s mass flow meters and calibrators is a patented, internally compensated, laminar differential pressure measurement technology that yields linear results over a very wide flow range. This produces volumetric and mass flow data that is fully compensated for changes in pressure and temperature and corrected for the user’s STP. All portable mass flow meters and calibrators come with NIST-traceable calibration sheets and generous customer support, including technical phone support, prompt recalibration service and a lifetime warranty. Alicat MB-Series and PCU-Series mass flow meters feature large integrated displays with touchpadaccessible gas selection from 30 user-selectable gas calibrations and both analog and RS-232 digital communications. Extensive product customizations are available, including Class 1, Div 2 ATEX/CSA ratings for use in hazardous environments. The MB Series is available with corrosion-resistant wetted materials (MBS Series) and low pressure drop (MBW “Whisper” Series, also PCUW “Whisper” Series). Applications Alicat Scientific MB-Series digital mass flow meters and PCU-Series calibrators allow precision calibration of other flow and pressure instrumentation. Multi-variable measurement and control functionality, multiple gas calibrations and a low 200:1 turndown ratio allow a single MB-Series meter or PCU to calibrate a wide range of meters and controllers. Available 0.4% accuracy, 0.2% full-scale repeatability and <10 ms control response times ensure reliable measurement accuracy of gas flow instruments and processes. The MB Series is available in full-scale mass flow rates from 0-0.5 sccm to 0-4000 slpm. The PCU Series is available in full-scale mass flow rates from 0-0.5 sccm to 0-1500 slpm (0-250 slpm for PCUW’s).

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PCU series-2

Technical Data for Alicat Portable Calibration Unit (PCU) Mass Flow Meters M Series 0 to 0.5 sccm Full Scale through 0 to 1500 slpm Full Scale Whisper 0 to 0.5 sccm Full Scale through 0 to 250 slpm Full Scale Standard Operating Specifications (Contact Alicat for available options) Performance PCU Mass Flow Meter Accuracy at calibration conditions after tare High Accuracy at calibration conditions after tare ± (0.8% of Reading + 0.2% of Full Scale) ± (0.4% of Reading + 0.2% of Full Scale) High Accuracy option not available for units ranged under 5 sccm or over 500 slpm. Zero Shift and Span Shift...

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