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d·flux multi series

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CATEGORY: Flowmeters and controllers (d·flux series)

Producer: Vögtlin Instruments GmbH

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Description

Multi-Parameter Mass Flow Meter & Mass Flow Controller for Gases

The d·flux multi series is a fast and reliable multi-parameter mass flow meter for gases with measurement outputs for mass, volumetric and normalized flow, pressure and temperature. One of the many advantages of this laminar flow meter is the ability to easily switch to a different gas without a loss in accuracy.

Meter and Controller
The unit is available as meter or with a strong integrated control valve as controller.
State-of-the-art communication
Advanced Modbus communication & analog output.
Optional Profinet or EtherCAT interface available (Ethernet IP available soon)
Wireless device access with the free Vögtlin Connect app
Easy device access and configuration of many parameters with our free Android app (Bluetooth®).

Flow rates up to 1400 ln/min
Rate for air, other gases according to conversion (for instance hydrogen: up to 2900 ln/min).
Custom application profiles
The unit offers up to 15 application profiles, which allow the storage of individual application details like flow rate, gas, PID, etc. Every profile has an individual totalizer
Wide choice in materials
The units are available in aluminium (economical and light) and stainless-steel (all wetted parts). Elastomers are available in FKM, EPDM or FFKM. For hydrogen applications, we can supply a gold coated pressure sensor.
5 different sensor options
Our core sensor is an economical solution for air, nitrogen, oxygen and argon. Our prime sensor is suitable for all gases and has an high accuracy option. For hydrogen we recommend our gold-plated prime sensor.
Wide application scope IP54
Suitable up to 14 bar a and from -20 to 60 °C. Body in stainless-steel or aluminium Protection IP54.
Minimum inlet required
Compact design, requires no long straight or special inlet and outlet sections.
High accuracy, sample rate and fast response
Up to ± 0.3% user full scale and ± 0.5% of measured value.
High sample rate and fast response
Sample rate of 1 ms, updated data every 10 msec and a total response time of 120 msec (controller 2s).
Custom application profiles
The unit offers up to 15 application profiles, which allow the storage of individual application details like flow rate, gas, PID, etc. Every profile has an individual totalizer
Alarm, warning and diagnostic features
The d·flux multi series integrates advanced diagnostics, monitoring and reporting every part of its operation. The information is accessible via Vögtlin Connect app or Modbus
Autotare
To minimize uncertainty, the d·flux multi controller detects with an advanced algorithm when there is no flow and will then automatically zero (tare) for the unit optimum performance. For the meter this optimization needs to be performed manually.
Vögtlin Flow Studio Software
You can communicate to the d·flux in a Microsoft Windows environment through Modbus. To make this simple, we supply our free software. Easy to install, configure the unit and discover useful options such as graphs and data collection.

Models

Name	Reference number	Price
Analogue and digital interfaces		-
d·flux multi controller DFC		-
d·flux multi meter DFM		-

Technical data

Measuring Ranges
Standard ranges (air / user adjustable)¹	LFE1400 from 0-1000 ln/min to 0-1400 ln/min LFE1000 from 0-700 ln/min to 0-1000 ln/min LFE700 from 0-500 ln/min to 0-700 ln/min LFE500 from 0-350 ln/min to 0-500 ln/min
Gases - Max. range	Air : 0-1400 ln/min ( Core, Prime, Prime H2) N2 : 0-1400 ln/min ( Core, Prime, Prime H2) Ar : 0-1240 ln/min ( Core, Prime, Prime H2) O2³: 0-1400 ln/min (Core, Prime, Prime H2) He : 0-1400 ln/min (Prime, Prime H2) CO2 : 0-740 In/min (Prime, Prime H2) CO : 0-1390 In/min (Prime, Prime H2) H2 : 0-2900 In/min (Prime H2) Above are the default gases pre-programmed for each sensor. More gases can be added as options.² ¹Unless clearly stated, the specified flow ranges are for an equivalent flow of air at 1013.25 mbar a (760 mmHg) and 0 °C (32 °F). Other common flow, temperature and pressure units can be selected through the Vögtlin Connect app or the digital communication interface. More information available in the d·flux multi operating instructions. ²Additional gases or gas mixtures can be added to the above standard list. Maximum you can store up to 15 gases per unit. Stored gases can be replaced by another gas or gas mixture (except for air). Programmed gases/mixtures can be selected through the Vögtlin Connect app or the digital communication interface. For other gases, gas mixtures and reference conditions please contact the factory. Only suitable for dry and clean gases. ³Optional O2 cleaning possible upon request.
Profiles
Customer defined profiles	Up to 15 user programmable profiles Profiles are preset configurations where the customer can set the gas, range, dynamics, totalizers, engineering units and reference conditions for up to 15 different applications
Performance Data
Accuracy	A1 Core: ± 0.5% of user full scale ± 1% of measured value. B1 Prime: ± 0.3% of user full scale ± 0.7% of measured value. B2 Prime high accuracy: ± 0.3% of user full scale ± 0.5% of measured value. For hydrogen applications: B3 Prime H2: ± 0.3% of user full scale ± 0.7% of measured value. B4 Prime H2 high accuracy: ± 0.3% of user full scale ± 0.5% of measured value. User full scale = ~70…100% standard range.
Media	All gases and gas mixtures that are compatible with the selected materials and for which data is available in the NIST refprop database. Contact the factory for more information.
Dynamic range	Fixed dynamics: 1 : 100 for most gases* VADy® dynamics: up to 1 : 1000 (available for meter only) VADy® or a fixed dynamic range can be selected during order process. This setting can be changed at any time using the Vögtlin Connect app. *The dynamic range is gas and pressure dependent, higher pressures means lower dynamic range.
Response time	Meter: 120 msec / Controller: 2000 msec (according to SEMI standard SEMI E17-1011)* Update time mass flow value: 10 msec / Sensor sample rate: 1 msec *With optimized filter settings. All filter modes and values can be set through the Vögtlin Connect app or the digital communication interface.
Repeatability	± 0.2% of factory full scale (according to SEMI standard E56-0309)
Longterm stability	Typical < 0.2% of measured value / year after tare
Power supply	Meter: 15-36 Vdc, (200 mA@24Vdc, regulated) / Controller: 24 Vdc ±10%, (2000 mA@24Vdc, regulated) Power in through M8-4P connection or optionally through D-sub connection (ripple should not exceed 100 mV peak-to-peak) We recommend that the body of this unit is properly connected to ground
Operation pressure	1 to 14 bar a
Temperature (environment/gas)	-20 to +60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
Humidity gas	0-95% Rh (non-condensing)
Pressure sensitivity	Prime and Prime H2 sensor: <0.05% factory full scale per bar (typical air). Core sensor: <0.08% of factory full scale + 0.1% of measured value per bar (typical air).
Temperature sensitivity	<0.02% FFS* per 1 °C of inlet gas temperature @ 7 bar a pressure *Factory Full Scale (maximum flow range of the device)
Accuracy temperature	Typically ± 0.5 °C (not certified)
Accuracy absolute pressure	<0.5% MV (not certified)
Warm-up time	<2 sec for full accuracy
Materials
Wetted parts	Elastomers: FKM, EPDM, FFKM (valve seat). Full FFKM version upon request. Body: Stainless-steel 316L (1.4404). Valve (controller): 316 (1.4401), 416 (1.4005), 430F (1.4104). Inlet filter: Stainless-steel 316 (1.4401), fastening stainless-steel (1.4122) or equivalent. A1 core sensor: Stainless-steel 316Ti (1.4571), silicon, gold, glass, silicone encapsulation, PBT. 30GF, ceramics. B1 + B2 Prime sensor: Stainless-steel 316L (1.4404). B3 + B4 Prime H2 sensor: Stainless-steel 316L (1.4404) with gold coating.
Electronic Housing	Powder coated stainless steel
Integrated inlet filter	50 micron SS316 (1.4401) filter. Fastener filter material stainless-steel (1.4122) or equivalent.
Wetted part surface roughness	1.6 Ra µm or better (contact factory for lower Ra values)
Integration & Installation
Output signals analog	Linear 4–20 mA or customer defined (max 20 mA), user selectable Linear 0–5 Vdc or 0-10 Vdc or customer defined (max 10 Vdc), user selectable mA output: 740 ohms maximum load resistance Volt output: 1000 ohms minimum load resistance All analog outputs are galvanically separated and protected. If used with analog signals add + as before 0.2% of FFS to the uncertainty
Setpoint signals analog	Linear 4–20 mA or customer defined, (max 20 mA) user selectable Linear 0–5 Vdc or 0-10 Vdc or customer defined, (max 10 Vdc) user selectable
Output signals digital	RS-485 (Modbus RTU 2-wire) The Modbus address can be set with 2 rotary switches on the outside of the housing. All Modbus settings can be set through the Vögtlin Connect app.
Optional Profinet or EtherCAT	Dual port RJ45 with integrated switch (easy to daisy chain) RJ45 LEDs indicating link and activity on the network / Ethernet speed: maximum 100 Mbit ProfiNet: PROFINET IO specification v2.33 / PROFINET IO devices conformance class B (RT) / Endianness: conform Siemens S7 (big) EtherCAT: IEC standard IEC61158 / Endianness: little EtherNet/IP™ coming soon.
Configuration interface	Wireless Vögtlin Connect app available from Google Play store
Output I/O mosfet	On/off for external shut-off valve or alarm available through M8-4P connector Contact type: MOSFET (open drain/collector) Maximum voltage: 36 Vdc, Max current 500 mA (Polyfuse protected)
Electrical connection	9-pin D-sub male (power and signals) and M8-4P connector (Power + I/O MOSFET output) Optional 2 x RJ45 (EtherCAT / Profinet)
Process connection	1″ BSPP female (1″G) Optional ½” BSPP, 1″ Compression or Tri-clamp 50.5mm flange size (ISO) (see accessories tab)
Inlet section	None required if our standard inlet filter / conditioner is installed Without filter / conditioner a 10 D straight inlet is recommended The inlet filter can be deselected at time of order
Pressure drop	Meter: Standard 400 mbar at factory full scale air venting to atmosphere (with filter / conditioner) Optional: 325 mbar at factory full scale air venting to atmosphere (without filter / conditioner) Pressure drop is dependent on operating pressure (higher pressure = lower pressure drop) For more information please refer to your sales partner Controller: Min. pressure difference required for 1400 ln/min (air) < 2 bar Contact your sales partner for other pressure drop requirements
Mounting orientation	All orientations are possible
Weight	Meter: 3.7 kg, Controller: 8.7 kg (excluding ethernet and fittings)
Safety
Test pressure after production	28 bar a
Maximum overpressure sensor	Core Sensor: 28 bar a, Prime and Prime H2 Sensor: 90 bar a
Burst pressure	Meter: 100 bar a, Controller: 70 bar a
Leak rate	< 1 x 10-6 mbar l/s He
Ingress protection class	IP54, if IP54-D-sub is used (see accessories tab) For optional EtherCAT/Profinet: IP40
Certifications
EMC	IEC/EN 61326-1, IEC/EN 61000-6-2/4
ATEX Certification	None
Material certificates	To be released in 2023 (available for meter only)
FDA compliance	To be released in 2023 (available for meter only)
PED	Fully compliant. Since the unit has 1″ process connection, complies with the SEP, as defined in article 4, paragraph 3 of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) (2014/68/EU)
RoHS / REACH	All components comply with Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) and the REACH guidelines
Warranty	3 years, excluding cases of corrosion