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- Page 1 RESTEK INNOVATION! Restek ProFLOW 6000 Electronic Flowmeter Chromatography Products www.restek.com...
- Page 2 6000 Flowmeter is designed specifically with explosive and flammable gases in mind. The new Restek ProFLOW 6000 is the only flowmeter you need for any type of chro- matography gas measurement because of its wide range of capabilities. The ProFLOW 6000 is an electronic device capable of measuring bidirectional volumetric flow for most gases.
- Page 3 Restek’s ProFLOW 6000 Electronic Flowmeter Users Manual Version 5.5 for cat.# 22656 www.restek.com...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
© 2009 Restek Corporation No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior agreement or permission by Restek Corporation. Printed in the USA, Restek Corporation, 110 Benner Circle, Bellefonte, PA 16823... -
Page 5: Introduction
1.0 Introduction Restek’s ProFLOW 6000 Flowmeter is specifically designed for use with gas chromatography (GC) systems. The probe is applied directly to the gas flow stream and the measured flow rate is presented on the LCD screen. Units of flow are measured in mL/min. -
Page 6: Installing The Batteries
➜ See Section 8.7: Adjust Auto Shutoff Duration (p.12). 4.2 Battery charge indicator NOTE: Store your ProFLOW 6000 in its protective storage case fol- The unit includes a battery charge indicator. Replace batteries as lowing use. Keep the manual under the unit; placing the manual on top can result in the unit being turned on when the lid is closed. -
Page 7: Operating Instructions
To power down the unit press and hold the (power) button until the unit stops clicking. The unit is equipped with a timed auto shutoff option (Default: 6 minutes). ➜ See Section 8.7: Adjust Auto Shutoff Duration (p.12). www.restek.com - 5 -... -
Page 8: Interpreting Results
D D i i s s p p l l a a y y r r e e s s o o l l u u t t i i o o n n ( ( m m L L / / m m i i n n . . ) ) 0.50 – 9.99 0.01 Flow Range 10.0 – 99.9 100 – 500 Display reads Display reads Display reads “under range” flow values “over range” www.restek.com - 6 -... -
Page 9: Data Collection On The Pc
WARNING: ONLY connect USB cable to USB port while unit is OFF. The ProFLOW 6000 provides you with a data stream of real time flow values via the USB port (Figure 1, p. 3). In order to use this fea-... - Page 10 Start: Overwrite or Start: Append buttons appropriately (Figure 9). *This software is not supplied or supported by Restek. User assumes all responsibility for the downloading and use of the program.
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Page 11: Proflow 6000 Menu Structure
8.0 ProFLOW 6000 menu structure 8.2 Adjust LCD character contrast 8.1 Unit power up/power down Press the (menu) button. Use the (arrow) keys to select the contrast menu: Press the (power) button: The LCD screen will display Followed by measured... -
Page 12: Usb Activation
To return to the main menu screen, press the (menu) button. To exit and return to measuring flow, press the (menu) button again. To exit and return to measuring flow, press the (menu) button again. ➜ See Section 7.0: Data Collection on the PC www.restek.com - 10 -... -
Page 13: Show Battery Charge Indicator
To return to the main menu screen, press the (menu) button. button. To exit and return to measuring flow, press the (menu) To exit and return to measuring flow, press the (menu) button again. button again. www.restek.com - 11 -... -
Page 14: Adjust Auto Shutoff Duration
(arrow) keys to select the auto shutoff setting. Values: 1–59 minutes or ‘constant on’ (max.) To return to the main menu screen, press the (menu) button. To exit and return to measuring flow, press the (menu) button again. www.restek.com - 12 -... -
Page 15: The Proflow 6000
*Contact Restek or your Restek representative for return instructions for servicing a damaged unit. Additional charges may apply if the warranty has expired or the unit is damaged due to misuse. Call Technical Service at 800-356-1688 or 814-353-1300, ext. 4 (or your Restek representative) if you have any questions about this product or any other Restek product. -
Page 16: Product Back Label Legend
During testing neither internal nor external elements exceed 85°C. Additional information: Operating range: 32°F ≤ Tamb ≤ 120°F 0°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 48°C Not intended for outdoor use or wet locations. 2009 Year of product design release. www.restek.com - 14 -... -
Page 17: Volumetric Vs. Mass Flow Measurements
If you employ bubble flowmeters in your laboratory, you may find they give slightly different flow rate values than the Restek ProFLOW 6000. This error is due to technology limitations inherent in the bub- ble flowmeter device; error from variances in air humidity within the bubble chamber and its direct contribution to the measured flow rate. -
Page 18: Product Case Specifications
Restek product. Please have the serial number available when calling Restek with any concerns you may have. Additional charges may apply if the warranty is expired or the damage is due to misuse.
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