ML-800-FS User Manual - DryCal
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1. 97 0 102 ML 800 FS S Base 106573 1 03 ML 800 Cell 10 456123 1 03 lt cr gt lt If gt SET VOL DC EOSS Sets the base to volumetric flow measurement mode SET VOL DC lt cr gt Parameters Query Reply ACK 17 Remarks Sets the unit to report flow before temp and pressure compensation SET VOL DC lt er gt Sets the base to standardized flow measurement mode Parameters None Remarks Sets the unit to report flow after temp and pressure compensation SET VOL DC lt cr gt Reply None SET STD TMP DC Purpose Sets the standardizing temp in deg C for the standard ized flow Syntax SET STD TMP DC lt cr gt Value lt cr gt Parameters NO Query Reply ACK 19 Remarks Sets the standardizing temperature which the flow is compensated to Example SET STD TMP DC lt cr gt 2110 lt cr gt Standardizing temp is set to 21 10 deg C Reply GET DS DC Purpose Syntax Parameters Query Reply Remarks Example Reply Std Reply Vol Initiates a measurement and acquires the data stream GET DS DC lt cr gt Reads the data that includes flow average flow flow unit sample no average temperature temp unit C pressure pressure unit standard temp std temp unit sensor factor PTVM time date product base base s n revision product cell type cell s n revision lt cr gt lt lf gt GET DS DC lt cr gt 148 37 148 37 sccm 01 10 22 97 C 761 42 mmHg 00 C 1 000 1 000 13 42. position The base controls the operation of each flow cell via commands sent and data received through RS 232 interfaces one per cell from a PC or other automated system Each cell operates from a dedicated RS 232 interface allowing it to operate independently and simultaneously Four serial ports are located at the back of the unit that can be connected to a 4 to 1 USB to Serial adapter to com municate to all four cells in the FS system through a single PC USB port The data output is in comma delimitated form and can be extracted and structured to a desired form The ML 800 FS can be equipped with either high accura cy barometric pressure transducer or without one to accommodate use of customer s own barometric pressure trans ducer Additional calculation is required to compensate for the temperature and pressure during the use of customers own barometric pressure transducer Unpacking Checklist e Power supply e PC Serial Cable Qty 4 e Calibration Certificate Warnings ML 800 FS system comes with a 6V 3 Amp charger Use this specific charger while powering on the unit Usage of any other DryCal charger may damage the unit Operating Your ML 800 FS Getting Started e Download the DryCal Pro FS software to your PC from our website http drycal mesalabs com drycal pro software e Place the desired flow cells in the FS base This base is specifically designed to be used with ML 800 cells only e Connect the charger and power on the u
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4. 6 07 07 13 ML 800 FS S Base 106573 1 03 ML 800 Cell 10 456123 1 03 lt cr gt lt lf gt 148 37 148 37 ccm 01 10 22 97 C 761 42 mmHg 13 46 07 07 13 ML 800 FS S Base 106573 1 03 ML 800 Cell 10 456123 1 03 lt cr gt lt If gt Appendix B Standardization using external barometric pressure transducer ML 800 FS system generally contains a barometric pressure transducer in the base to measure the baro metric pressure ML 800 cells contains the differential pressure transducer that measures the differential pressure of the gas in the cell to the ambient pressure Differential pressure is measured at the beginning and end of a flow measurement Standardization for the temperature and pressure is performed using the measured values by the temperature probe barometric and differential pressure transducer In the absence of barometric pressure transducer in the ML 800 FS users can use barometric pressure data from their own pressure standard and calculate the standardized flow if desired Follow the steps below to incorporate the barometric pressure reading in the flow measurement e Use the GET DQ DC command to output data in raw format while utilizing an external barometric pressure transducer GET DQ DC command returns the following Vflow uncorrected volumetric flow temperature C barometric pressure mmHg pressure 1 pressure 2 PUY niert e Fo F P P P_ P P P V Fc Flow corrected for expected connected v
5. ML 800 FS User Manual Mesalabs Mesalabs Mesa Labs Commitment As a manufacturer of critical equipment quality is the highest priority in our manufacturing process Mesa Labs commits to providing creative innovative thinking and the engineering and scientific expertise needed to produce gas flow related products and solutions that are universally recognized for their superior performance quality and value Proven DryCal technology is the recognized leader in gas flow measurement providing the industry s most reliable products service and solutions for professionals in environmental protection workplace safety industrial process control and laboratory calibration We strive to provide the closest NIST traceable legal defensibility of any flow calibration equipment manufacturer and we actively maintain our NVLAP NIST ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation in order to support our claims and continually improve our quality system and laboratory profi ciency Thank you for purchasing our products From all of us at Mesa Labs best wishes for many years of accurate defensible primary flow measurements Mesa Laboratories Inc 10 Park Place Butler NJ 07405 USA 973 492 8400 FAX 303 484 4992 www mesalabs com Symbol MLAB on the NASDAQ Table of Contents TMthOCUWCUON ada 2 Register Your Product uri sn 2 About Your ML 800 FS ssiri israr rsbebds feiss einher 2 Unpacking Checklist icono ea ae dana dodne eh esla ad Gra
6. f an invoice or packing slip showing the date of purchase may be required to obtain warranty service The obligation of Mesa Labs under this warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement at our option during the warranty period of any part that proves defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service provided the product is returned to Mesa Labs transportation charges prepaid Notwithstanding the foregoing Mesa Labs shall have no liability to repair or replace any Mesa Labs product 1 That has been damaged following sale including but not limited to damage resulting from improper electrical voltages or currents defacement misuse abuse neglect accident fire flood terrorism act of God or use in violation of the instructions furnished by Mesa Labs 2 When the serial number has been altered or removed or 3 That has been repaired altered or maintained by any person or party other than Mesa Labs own service facility or a Mesa authorized service center should one be established This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties and all other obligations or liabilities arising as a result of any defect or deficiency of the product whether in contract or in tort or otherwise All other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability and fit ness for a particular purpose are specifically excluded MesaLabs Mesa Labs 10 Park Place Butler NJ USA 07405 Phone 973 492 84
7. its original packaging We highly recommend using a standard freight car rier e g FedEx UPS that supplies tracking numbers and insuring the product against damage in transit Mesa is not responsible for damage that occurs during shipment Storage If you need to store your ML 800FS for an extended period please follow these guidelines Always store it in a clean dry place Appendix A Communication commands Serial Interface e Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None E Query Reply ar CI None SSCS CT I Ce me Stops the ML during a measurement STOP DC lt cr gt Reply Nowe CT S ey N FF Remarks Reads the product information that includes product Base base s n revision model cell type cell s n revi sion calibration constant stroke counter lt cr gt lt If gt GET PI DC lt crs Reply ML 800 FS S Base 106573 1 03 ML800 Cell 10 456123 1 03 1 20598402342 00000003660 lt cr gt lt If gt GET DQ DC Lo Purpose Initiates a measurement and acquires the raw data be fore temp pressure amp PV compensation GET DQ DC cr gt Parameters Nome Query Reply A Remarks Reads the data that includes Vflow temperature C barometric pressure mmHg pressure 1 pressure 2 PTV product model base s n revision product model cell s n revision product model s n revision lt cr gt lt If gt SGET DQ DC lt cr gt Reply 162 36 22 99 760 41 95
8. n de di had dd ii 3 A NN es Se Pasa A NN eee atin andes 3 Warnings o De E EIA Ao id 3 Operating Your ML 800 FS 2 a Ed 3 Taking REadiNgS s muriori in TER FFERFELEFERTELTUENTELEBEETLUPEPERFPETTEFTTEFEERLTERFEPELEDEREEFERLERFEFSLE RR 4 Annual Maintenance and Calibration ursss 4240nenn i nn nn nnrrnnn nora rr nn rr nr rr rn rr ner rr iaaiiai aTi aiiin aiana 5 RECEFENCARION Oca ee AS iiO A 5 Sending Your ML 800 FS to MESA iii ve basalaxendeand ded ens EHE HIER na na an aaa 5 SIMI PING ivi a delve vedspavusacidasaduvavgeds A ii 5 A O 7s 6 APPO oia ol ni A a iii ie 7 APPENdDOB serca coartada e sie teus ae E eaaa Eae eaaa aaa aAa aN IE AAA Rin 10 A NN 11 PP AN 12 Accuracy Reliability Convenience Introduction Congratulations You ve chosen the Met Lab Flow System Base featuring Proven Bios DryCal Technology The Met Lab Flow System is essentially four ML 800 bases in a single unit It contains four 9 pin d sub or cell connector to hold up to four cells Unlike the Met Lab 800 Base it does not contain a keypad or display It is run off the charger and is operated remotely through serial communication ports Before you get started we recommend taking a few moments to review this manual and familiarize yourself with your ML 800 FS If at any time you have questions regarding its operation please contact Mesa Labs through our website www drycal com or call us at 973 492 8400 to speak with one of our knowledgeable customer su
9. nit All four lit LEDs at the front of the unit confirms turning on of the unit ON Normal Slow blink Taking measurement Fast blink Error e Connect the serial port of the desired cell to your computer s serial port Use a parallel adapter in case of connecting multiple flow cells to a single communication port e Connect the flow to the desired flow cells e Follow the instructions from the software to control the ML 800 FS and capture the flow data Taking Readings Logging ML 800 Flow Data Your ML 800 FS system comes with a basic control and data logging software called DryCal Pro FS Flow data from ML 800 cells is captured to your PC through the supplied software It provides the platform to record data of all placed cells simultaneously Standardization to any temperature within a range can be performed in the software Data and graphs can be exported to selectable Microsoft office environment To run the software you must have Windows XP or 7 Microsoft Excel 2003 and up A 4 to 1 serial to USB adapter is required for simultaneous communication to all cells in the FS base FT ML 800 Flex System Software V 1 0 Fie Setup Help Test Stat Ava Vmin 571371 Stet Ava Vmin Stat Flow S
10. olume F Flow rate from the data stream P and P values can be found from pressure 1 and pressure 2 of GET DQ DC command reply P is the external barometric pressure reading Vk is a constant and varies by the flow cell It is the ratio of total cell volume to the measured volume Model miso ML 800 3 ML 800 10 ML 800 24 ML 800 44 e Volumetric flow correction for leakage past piston Fv Fc PTV PTV value can be found in GET DQ DC command reply e Standardized flow Fs Fv Pa mmHg 760 273 15 K 273 15 Tc C Where K is the standardizing temperature in C typically 0 C or 21 1 C Tc gas temperature can be found in the data stream of GET DQ DC command Appendix C Troubleshooting There appears to be no communication e Check cable for connections e Make sure the correct communication port is selected LED is blinking e Make sure the flow cell is placed properly before sending a command e Send a reset command to clear the error NAK 16 in the data stream e Send a reset command e Make sure the piston in the flow cells returns to the bottom before sending another measure command Limited Warranty The Bios DryCal Met Lab 800 Flow System is warranted to the original end user to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser s receipt If the unit was purchased from an autho rized reseller a copy o
11. on of your situation including ML 800FS serial number information about the flow source and the current calibration setup environmental conditions during the test the flow point or points that you re checking and an explanation of the issue you re experiencing Recertification Your ML 800 Flex system contains a precision pressure transducer and Mesa highly recommend having your ML 800 Flex system annually verified by our ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in order to ensure its measurement uncertainty For those applications subject to regulatory or ISO requirements verification by our accredited labora tory provides you with a defensible audit trail of the highest quality Recertification includes a 90 day service warranty should any related labor or parts replacements prove faulty For a detailed explanation of our Recertification process our laboratory and our accreditation please visit our web site at www drycal com and visit the Calibration amp Repair page Sending Your ML 800 FS to Mesa Please contact Mesa for an RMA return merchandise authorization number before sending your ML 800FS to our factory for elective Recertification or other service You can get an RMA number through our automated web based system at http drycal mesalabs com request an rma by emailing csbutler mesalabs com or by calling us directly at 973 492 8400 Sending your ML 800FS to Mesa without an RMA number may result in return of the instrument witho
12. pport representa tives Register Your Product Before we begin please register your product with Mesa Laboratories Inc To complete your registration log on to our website at http drycal mesalabs com product registration and complete the registration form Registration of your new DryCal product ensures your instruments warranty claim information is properly documented in Mesa s database and provides you the peace of mind that your new calibration equipment is covered under our warranty service plan Addi tionally this registration will allow you to better manage your service and calibration dates through the receipt of timely reminders at 45 and 15 days prior to the recommended calibration date of your instrument Mesa recommends annual service and calibration of your Proven DryCal primary gas flow standard as a periodic quality assurance measure as well as to provide you and your organization with a defensible audit trail of premier quality About Your ML 800 FS The ML 800 FS Flex System contains positions for four ML 800 flow cells providing a flexible platform Typically an ML 800 FS base would be configured with ML 800 3 ML 800 10 ML 800 24 and ML 800 75 cells which results in a flow calibration system with a measurement range of 0 5 to 100 000 ccm The left most position is specifically de signed for ML 800 3 cell and the right most position for ML 800 75 An adapter ring is used to hold a 10 24 or 44 cell in the right most
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14. ut inspection or a substantial delay in service turnaround time When requesting your RMA number provide your ML 800FS serial number and revision level Also describe any product issues you may be experiencing Please keep in mind that Mesa will not begin evaluation and service of your ML 800FS until you have accepted and approved in writing our formal RMA quote for service This protects both you and Mesa during this process and ensures a fair and efficient service experience If sending your ML 800FS for repair or evaluation rather than elective recertification please contact Mesa for tech nical support or troubleshooting assistance prior to shipping the unit We will first attempt to resolve the situation over the phone or via email If you ve provided us with a detailed description of your ML 800FS issue and application details and we re unable to resolve the situation by telephone or email we ll issue you an RMA number for the prompt return of your ML 800FS for evaluation Please note that Mesa will make every attempt to verify your issue as we want you to get the most out of your ML 800FS However if we are unable to detect a product issue or if we determine that the issue is application related rather than product related we reserve the right to charge an evaluation fee Shipping When shipping your ML 800FS please ensure that the packaging is adequate to protect the instrument Whenever possible your ML 800 should be shipped in
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