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Vogtlin red-y compact Series Operating Instructions Manual

Thermal mass flow meters and manual regulators for gases, for serial number 300000
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Thermal Mass Flow Meters and Manual
Regulators for Gases
red-y compact series operating instructions (For serial number>300000)
Vögtlin Instruments GmbH
Langenhagstrasse 1 | 4147 Aesch (Switzerland)
Phone +41 (0)61 756 63 00 | Fax +41 (0)61 756 63 01
www.voegtlin.com | info@voegtlin.com

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  • Page 1 Thermal Mass Flow Meters and Manual Regulators for Gases red-y compact series operating instructions (For serial number>300000) Vögtlin Instruments GmbH Langenhagstrasse 1 | 4147 Aesch (Switzerland) Phone +41 (0)61 756 63 00 | Fax +41 (0)61 756 63 01 www.voegtlin.com | info@voegtlin.com...
  • Page 2 Operating instructions red-y compact 2 series (Serial Number >300000) red-y compact meter GCM red-y compact regulator GCR red-y compact meter with alarm module GCS red-y compact regulator with alarm module GCA This manual is updated for the latest firmware version of the red-y compact 2. Please verify that your unit is updated with firmware version 3.0.6 available from our website (see chapter 5.12 Firmware upgrade).
  • Page 3 Copyright and Liability Disclaimer All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the publisher's prior written permission. The content of this manual is provided for information only and may be altered without prior notice. Vögtlin Instruments GmbH assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies in this manual.
  • Page 4 Oxygen service Vögtlin Instruments GmbH is not liable for any damage or personal injury, whatsoever, resulting from the use of our standard mass flow meters or controllers for oxygen gas. You are responsible for determining if this mass flow meter or controller is appropriate for your oxygen application. You are responsible for cleaning the mass flow meter or controller to the degree required for your oxygen flow application.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction 1.10. Features of red-y compact 2 thermal mass flow meters 1.11. Scope of warranty 1.12. Instructions and warnings 1.13. Documentation and cables supplied 1.14. The measurement principle 1.15. Real, Standardized and Normalized flow 1.16. CMOS technology 1.17.
  • Page 6 Appendix 6.10. Troubleshooting 6.11. Pressure loss Dimensional drawings ¼” in mm 6.12. Dimensional drawings ¼” in inches 6.13. Dimensional drawings ½” in mm 6.14. Dimensional drawings ½” in inches 6.15. 6.16. Type code overview 6.17. Wetted parts red-y compact 2 series 6.18.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for choosing devices from the red-y compact series. These operating instructions will help you to install and operate these gas flow measuring devices. Please read through these instructions carefully before installing the unit. Our aim has been to write a full and practical guide.

  • Page 8: Instructions And Warnings

    1.12. Instructions and warnings Read all of the operating instructions thoroughly before installing and commissioning equipment. Misconceptions and incorrect use can lead to breakage of the measuring device or risk of personal injury. Should one of these cases occur, the responsibility lies solely with the operator of the device.The installation, commissioning and operation and maintenance must be done by appropriately qualified personnel.

  • Page 9: Real, Standardized And Normalized Flow

    1.15. Real, Standardized and Normalized flow The user-selectable engineering units of the red-y compact has been divided in two groups: “Real and Normal” units and “Other units” This separation is not only there to find the unit you want to select quicker, it also separated the “Normalized flow”...

  • Page 10: Cmos Technology

    NOT the operating conditions. According to the ideal gas law, the gas volume will change by 0.35% per K. Please note that Vogtlin standard uses the following densities for their main 3 gasses: Air: 1.293 gr/m3, N2: 1.2504 gr/m3, O2: 1.429 gr/m3 (All at 0°C and 1013.25 mbar absolute). If you use other densities or need additional information for other gasses, please contact the factory.

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    1.17. Block diagram The following GCM block diagram shows the structure of the device. The block diagram does not show the optional manual control/needle valve (Model GCR) that would normally be placed on the outlet of the unit. Power conditioning Interface Touch Display Micro processor...

  • Page 12: General Device Specifications

    2. General device specifications Media Air, O2*, N2*, He, Ar, CO2, H2, CH4, C3H8 (real gas calibration) (other gases and gas mixtures on request) *O2 & N2 are calibrated with air. Accuracy: Eco: ±2.0% of full scale; Ranges > 200 ln/min ±3.0% of full scale (only G¼”...

  • Page 13: Safety

    2.10. Safety Test Pressure: 16 Bara (232 psia) Leak rate to external: 1 x 10 mbar*l/s He Protection class: IP-50 EN 61326-1 2.11. Electrical data for meter GCM and regulator GCR Power supply red-y compact 2 meter & regulator Standard AA Supply voltage: battery or USB micro-B power supply (DIN 62684) Option: External power 8...30 Vdc, 120 mA.

  • Page 14: Usb Interface

    2.13. USB interface The unit has a female USB micro-B connection (DIN 62684) that can be used as an external power supply and to upgrade the firmware. USB micro-B is the same connector you find on older Android and Windows portable phones, you can use the charger of your telephone to power the red-y compact 2.

  • Page 15: Optional Modules

    2.15. Optional modules As an additional option you can purchase a power supply or an alarm module. 2.15.1. Power supply module The power supply module, is provided with a voltage from 8 to 30 Vdc, will power the unit. The unit comes with a 2 meter cable.

  • Page 16: Calibration

    Both the power and the alarm module are mounted similar to the battery module (see 3.16 How to replace the battery). They replace the battery module, so you cannot use these modules in combination with battery power. An external magnet can unintentionally influence the alarm contacts. Generic specifications optional alarm module GCA Power input: Voltage supply range : 8…...

  • Page 17: Pressure Loss

    2.18. Pressure loss Our thermal mass flow meters have a low pressure drop. The pressure drop depends mainly on the medium, the pressure conditions and the flow rate. In chapter 6.11 Pressure Loss you find the pressure drop for the most common gases. Your sales partner has a calculation program for the other gases.

  • Page 18: Mounting Position And Mounting Location

    3.11. Mounting position and mounting location Although the recommend mounting position is horizontal, the unit can used be upright, vertical or upside down. With a vertical mounting position, dependent on the type of gas and at pressures above 5 bara (72 psia, 500 kPa(abs)), a zero-point offset can be possible. This effect is caused by convection in stationary media.

  • Page 19: Fittings And Filters

    3.13. Fittings and filters You can order a wide range of process fittings and adapters for the compact. Some compression fittings are available with an internal 50μ filter. Please refer to our website contact you local distributor for more details. Please also consider that fittings and filters can create additional pressure drops over the flow meter.
  • Page 20 Other types of batteries (for instance Zinc Carbon, Zinc Chlorine, NiCd, NiMH or Li-ion) can be used, as long as the voltage is 1.2 to 1.8 Vdc. Using other batteries will influence the life of the battery when used in the red-y compact 2 flow meter. It is also possible to use rechargeable batteries, but the unit will however not charge the battery if powered by the USB micro-B.

  • Page 21: How To Replace The Battery

    3.16. How to replace the battery? Before replacing or installing the battery disconnect any external power supply. The battery is placed in a compartment mounted above the body and connected to the housing that contains display and electronics. The battery compartment has 3 notches on each side.

  • Page 22: Warm-Up Time

    3.17. Warm-up time All instruments of red-y line are ready for use within seconds of connecting the power. There is no significant warm-up time (<5 sec). 4. Operation In case of incorrect handling of the flow meter the measurement function can be impaired. Figure 8: Horizontal mode Figure 9 Vertical mode Manual...

  • Page 23: Introduction

    4.10. Introduction 4.10.1. Power up Before using the device verify that it is suitable for your application and check gas, range, pressure and temperature. You find these parameters on the calibration sheet. If any of these parameters deviate from your application please contact the manufacturer. The flow direction indicated by an arrow on the back side of the housing has to be respected.
  • Page 24 4.10.5. Home screen navigation There are different home screens. A short press or swipe control (swipe left or swipe right) is used to switch between these home screens. A short press switches to the next home screen available. Repeatedly doing this cycles through all available home screens: Home screen 1 Home screen 2...
  • Page 25 Alarm and notification area (no icon) This area displays warnings (e.g. overflow) and errors (e.g. sensor error). If the optional alarm module is installed the alarm status and enable state of the individual alarms (A1, A2, A3) is displayed. The individual home screens display the following information: Overview Flow value, flow unit, totalizer value, unit of totalizer value and selected gas.
  • Page 26 The menu headline contains the name of the menu and the index of the selected menu item (position of the selected menu item within the list / number of menu items in the list). The type of menu item is indicated by its icon: Submenu Selection: Not selected (not activated) Selection: Selected (activated)
  • Page 27 A long press on the back button always leaves the entire menu. It is possible to hide the menu by a short press on the home button. Hiding the menu jumps back to home screens but keeps the current menu location in background.

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    4.11. Main Menu NOTE: The menu is only available in horizontal mode Below is an overview of the main menu structure and a 2 page complete version can be found on last pages of this manual. The home screens are Touch the home Home screen 1 Home screen 2...
  • Page 29 4.11.2. Alarm Menu If you have installed the optional alarm module and once the alarm function is selected from the main menu, you can select which of the 3 alarms (A1, A2 or A3) you want to configure. Please note that alarm 3 has a different contact type and capacity than alarms 1 and 2 (see diagram in 2.15 Optional Modules).
  • Page 30 Function With this submenu you can set the function of the alarm (Options: Flow high, low or window and totalizer). For more details see next page. Configure In this menu item you can set the details of the alarm like it alarm value(s), how the alarm is reset, Alarms delays, hysteresis and more.
  • Page 31 4.11.2.3. Configure Alarm Menu Once you defined the function of an alarm you can define the details of the operation in this menu Numerical entry screen If you have to enter numeric values (Like an alarm value (Threshold)) you will see a little keyboard on the screen where you can enter a numerical value.
  • Page 32 Hysteresis (Default: 0=OFF) The hysteresis is the difference between the value where the alarm turns ON from turning OFF and the value where it turns OFF from turning ON. This difference is defined in % of full scale. In figure 10 an example of a 50% threshold value high alarm with a 10% hysteresis.
  • Page 33 Reset trigger (Default: Falling edge) □ Rising edge (Note: this function only relates to alarm reset by input 1 or 2). □ Falling edge □ When you use input 1 or 2 as an alarm reset, you can set exactly Both edges □...
  • Page 34 If the totalizer value exceeds the possible 8 digit display, you can set the totalizer engineering units to a suitable unit that can display the value within the 8 digits, for instance m n or kg. See section 4.12.3 Units. Read Read the totalizers (for instance in-case you only activated the flow screen).
  • Page 35 Totalizer reset via alarm input contact Reset trigger via alarm inputs (IN1, IN2): - Disable: Totalizer is not reset via selected alarm input [Standard] - Rising edge: Rising edge on selected alarm input - Falling edge: Falling edge on selected alarm input - Both edge: Any edge on selected alarm input - High level:...

  • Page 36: Settings

    4.11.6. Info Info brings you to menu that informs you about the current configuration of the unit. When you for instance select “Software” under the Info menu you can see the current firmware version and the date that this version was released. Other fields provide similar information. Under “Configuration”...
  • Page 37 Please note that when you set the measurement mode to “Performance” and you use the unit on battery the battery life is limited. If the measurement setting is forced to “performance” and the unit is operating on the battery, the display shows “PERF”.
  • Page 38 4.12.2.4. Display auto off The display can be set to switch off after a defined time following your last touch event. If you set the “Display auto off” to “Disabled”, the display stays on till the power is switched off. When the display is switched off, the backlight will also switch off.
  • Page 39 To calibrate the unit use a precise tool and touch the upper left crosshair. Keep the Touch-Display touched until the progress bar has run to completion. Repeat the step touching the lower right crosshair. When progress bar has run to completion the new calibration is applied. Test the calibration in the area in the middle of the touch screen.
  • Page 40 4.12.4. Filter With the filter settings you adjust the reading of quickly > Dynamic > Averaging changing flows. The filter basically averages the readings from the sensor. More information can be found in chapter 2.22 Filter Settings. There are two separate filters that are adjustable and independent of each other.
  • Page 41 Range Examples display values Display resolution from until from until 0.01 0.09 0.01 0.09999 0.00001 0.9999 0.0001 9.999 0.001 99.99 0.01 999.9 1000 9999 1000 9999 10'000 99'999 10'000 99'990 100'000 999'999 100'000 999'900 Notes: 1. Because the value is right-aligned, it is possible that depending on the actual flow you can see a change in the number of digits behind the decimal point.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    4.12.7. Battery auto off To extend the battery life to the maximum we recommend that you set this menu so that, when powered with a battery, the red-y compact 2 will switch off automatically after the indicated number of minutes. Please note that this menu has no effect if the unit is powered by USB or the external 24 Vdc.

  • Page 43: Returns

    To repair the unit we require a detailed and accurate description of the problem, the required service and the possible causes of the faults. You can contact us at: USA: service@vogtlinusa.com, Asia: service@vogtlin.cn, Rest of the world: service@voegtlin.com...

  • Page 44: Firmware Upgrade

    5.12. Firmware upgrade Vögtlin continues to improve and add features to the firmware. Firmware updates are available free of charge on our website www.voegtlin.com. Register as user on our website to get notified on any future firmware updates. 1) Download and install the Service Tool software 2) Remove the battery and any module from your red-y compact 2 3) Start red-y compact 2 in service mode while connected to your computer via USB cable.

  • Page 45: Appendix

    6. Appendix 6.10. Troubleshooting In the following table we have compiled fault symptoms, their possible causes and suitable measures you can take. If you do not recognize your fault symptom, or the proposed measures were not successful, please consult your sales partner. If you are planning to return a product, please refer to the chapter 5.11 Returns.
  • Page 46 Error Possible causes Measures Unit, backlight or display Battery empty Replace battery unexpectedly switched off Adjust the auto off menu’s Menu settings incorrect Unit always enters service Firmware damaged Perform a firmware upgrade as described in this mode when switched on manual.

  • Page 47: Pressure Loss

    6.11. Pressure loss The following figures show examples of the pressure drop of a red-y compact (measuring instrument only, not the valve) Please note that the curves below are as an indicator only and based on atmopheric outlet pressure. Especially when the outlet is under vacuum, the pressure drop can be higher. Heavier gasses like Argon will greate more pressure drop, lighter gasses like helium will create less pressure drop.
  • Page 48 Manual Version Page red-y compact 2 EN A2-2 © Vögtlin Instruments GmbH...

  • Page 49: Dimensional Drawings ¼" In Mm

    6.12. Dimensional drawings ¼” in mm GCx-A/B/C: (Units with ¼” BSPP process connections) “P” referes to the optional fittings length. Fittings are options only. Standard process connection is female ¼” BSPP tread. You can find detailed information as well as 3D models for the individual products on our homepage www.voegtlin.com If additional information is needed, please consult your sales partner.

  • Page 50: Dimensional Drawings ¼" In Inches

    6.13. Dimensional drawings ¼” in inches GCx-A/B/C: (Units with ¼” BSPP process connections) “P” referes to the optional fittings length. Fittings are options only. Standard process connection is female ¼” BSPP tread. You can find detailed information as well as 3D models for the individual products on our homepage www.voegtlin.com If additional information is needed, please consult your sales partner.

  • Page 51: Dimensional Drawings ½" In Mm

    6.14. Dimensional drawings ½” in mm GCx-D: (Units with ½” BSPP process connections) “P” referes to the optional fittings length. Fittings are options only. Standard process connection is female ½” BSPP tread. You can find detailed information as well as 3D models for the individual products on our homepage www.voegtlin.com.

  • Page 52: Dimensional Drawings ½" In Inches

    6.15. Dimensional drawings ½” in inches GCx-D: (Units with ½” BSPP process connections) “P” referes to the optional fittings length. Fittings are options only. Standard process connection is female ½” BSPP tread. You can find detailed information as well as 3D models for the individual products on our homepage www.voegtlin.com.

  • Page 53: Type Code Overview

    6.16. Type code overview Manual Version Page red-y compact 2 EN A2-2 © Vögtlin Instruments GmbH...

  • Page 54: Wetted Parts Red-Y Compact 2 Series

    6.17. Wetted parts red-y compact 2 series Instrument red-y compact 2 series Gerät Body 1.4404 (316L) or aluminium Grundkörper Body: O-Rings FKM (Standard), EPDM (option) Grundkörper: O-Ringe Flow divider 1.4305 Strömungsteiler Control valve 1.4305/1.4105/1.6908 Regelventil Control valve: O-Rings FKM (Standard), EPDM (option) Regelventil: O-Ringe Silicon, silicon oxide, silicon nitride Sensor material...

  • Page 55: Contamination Statement

    6.18. Contamination statement When returning equipment to us, please complete all sections of the following declaration. In particular, the reason for return, in the case of contamination the nature of the residues and the cleaning, as well as information on any possible hazards. Include this with shipment. Device(s) Model code: Serial number(s):...

  • Page 56: Overview Default Settings

    6.19. Overview Default settings Group Subgroup Name Options Default Remarks Totalizer Configure Home screen use Non- Resettable Resettable Gas selection Gas 1 Gas 2 Gas 3 Settings Measurement Auto Economy Performance Settings Display Home screens Overview (multiple choice) Flow Totalizer Alarm (A1) Alarm (A2) Alarm (A3)
  • Page 57 Settings Resolution Flow 0.0001 0.001 0.01 Auto 1000 10000 Settings Resolution Totalizer 0.0001 0.001 0.01 Auto 1000 10000 Settings Security Enable password Settings Battery auto off Disabled 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 1) If ordered for air or N or O and the unit is calibrated with air and all have the same operating conditions, range and dynamics, all these 3 gasses will be programmed.

  • Page 58: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    6.20. CE Declaration of Conformity Manual Version Page red-y compact 2 EN A2-2 © Vögtlin Instruments GmbH...

  • Page 59: Change History

    6.21. Change history Date Version Replaces Author Note 01/06/2015 EN A1-1 Initiated new Manual 29/06/2015 EN A1-2 EN A1-1 After review Engineering 03/07/2015 EN A1-3 EN A1-2 3.0.0 After review Sales 08/07/2015 EN A1-4 EN A1-3 3.0.0 After review Management 13/07/2015 EN A1-5 EN A1-4...

  • Page 60: Index

    7. Index Accuracy home screens alarm contacts 15, 16, 46 Hysteresis alarm module 7, 15, 27, 34 alarm reset Alarms and notifications Installation Appendix Installation and commissioning ATEX K-factors backlight 20, 37, 38, 46 Battery Battery, how to replace Block diagram Maintenance / Calibration check measurement principle Measurement ranges...
  • Page 61 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 36, 37, 42, 44 Temperature compensation Toxic, flammable gases and EX Warm-up time Type code overview Wetted parts list Units 9, 10, 27, 34, 39, 41, 49, 50, 51, 52, 56, 57, 59 Manual Version Page...

  • Page 62: Overview Menu Red-Y Compact

    Overview menu red-y compact 2 The home screens are Touch the home Home screen 1 Home screen 2 Home screen 3 Alarm screen A1** Alarm screen A2** Alarm screen A3** Swipe or touch screen less than 1 sec to only visible if they are button (Right top) in move to next screen.
  • Page 63 Manual Version Page red-y compact 2 EN A2-2 © Vögtlin Instruments GmbH...
  • Page 64 Alarm menu (Only valid if the Alarm Module has been install) The home screens are Home screen 1 Home screen 2 Home screen 3 Alarm screen A1** Alarm screen A2** Alarm screen A3** only visible if they are Touch screen less than 1 sec to move to All information Flow screen Totalizer screen...

  • Page 65: Space For Notes And Remarks By User

    Space for notes and remarks by user: Manual Version red-y compact 2 EN A2-2 © Vögtlin Instruments GmbH...

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