Instruction manual

Operational instructions
for digital Multibus
Mass Flow / Pressure instruments

Doc. no.: 9.17.023AQ Date: 09-03-2021

ATTENTION
Please read this instruction manual carefully before installing and operating the instrument.
Not following the guidelines could result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
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Instrument or installation.

Helpful information. This information will facilitate the use of this instrument.

Additional info available on the internet or from your local sales representative.

Warranty
Bronkhorst® products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the
date of shipment, provided they are used in accordance with the ordering specifications and the instructions in this
manual and that they are not subjected to abuse, physical damage or contamination. Products that do not operate
properly during this period may be repaired or replaced at no charge. Repairs are normally warranted for one year or
the balance of the original warranty, whichever is the longer.

See also paragraph 9 of the Conditions of sales:

http://www.bronkhorst.com/files/corporate_headquarters/sales_conditions/en_general_terms_of_sales.pdf

The warranty includes all initial and latent defects, random failures, and undeterminable internal causes.

It excludes failures and damage caused by the customer, such as contamination, improper electrical hook-up, physical
shock etc.

Re-conditioning of products primarily returned for warranty service that is partly or wholly judged non-warranty may
be charged for.

Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. or affiliated company prepays outgoing freight charges when any party of the service is
performed under warranty, unless otherwise agreed upon beforehand. However, if the product has been returned
collect to our factory or service center, these costs are added to the repair invoice. Import and/or export charges,
foreign shipping methods/carriers are paid for by the customer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 5
1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 MULTIBUS TYPES.............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 REFERENCES TO OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ..................................................................................................... 6
2 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 BASIC DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 MEASURE AND CONTROL FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM ...........................................................................................10
2.4 CALIBRATION WITH MATHEMATICAL FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................11
2.5 MULTI FLUID / MULTI RANGE INSTRUMENTS.........................................................................................................12
3 PARAMETERS AND PROPERTIES ..................................................................................................... 13
3.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................13
3.2 BRONKHORST® SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................................13
3.3 PARAMETER USE .............................................................................................................................................14
4 NORMAL OPERATION PARAMETERS .............................................................................................. 16
4.1 MEASURE UNIPOLAIR .......................................................................................................................................16
4.2 MEASURE BIPOLAIR .........................................................................................................................................16
4.3 FMEASURE.....................................................................................................................................................16
4.4 SETPOINT ......................................................................................................................................................17
4.5 FSETPOINT .....................................................................................................................................................17
4.6 SETPOINT MONITOR MODE ................................................................................................................................17
4.7 SETPOINT EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING FILTER .........................................................................................................17
4.8 SETPOINT SLOPE..............................................................................................................................................18
4.9 ANALOG INPUT ...............................................................................................................................................18
4.10 CONTROL MODE..............................................................................................................................................18
4.11 SLAVE FACTOR................................................................................................................................................19
4.12 FLUID NUMBER ...............................................................................................................................................19
4.13 FLUID NAME...................................................................................................................................................19
4.14 VALVE OUTPUT ...............................................................................................................................................20
4.15 TEMPERATURE................................................................................................................................................20
4.16 DENSITY ACTUAL .............................................................................................................................................20
4.17 SENSOR TYPE..................................................................................................................................................20
4.18 CAPACITY 100% .............................................................................................................................................20
4.19 CAPACITY 0% .................................................................................................................................................20
4.20 CAPACITY UNIT INDEX.......................................................................................................................................21
4.21 CAPACITY UNIT ...............................................................................................................................................22
5 CONTROL PARAMETERS................................................................................................................. 23
5.1 PID-KP .........................................................................................................................................................23
5.2 PID-TI ..........................................................................................................................................................23
5.3 PID-TD.........................................................................................................................................................23
5.4 CONTROLLER SPEED .........................................................................................................................................23
5.5 OPEN FROM ZERO RESPONSE .............................................................................................................................23
5.6 NORMAL STEP RESPONSE ..................................................................................................................................24
5.7 STABLE RESPONSE ...........................................................................................................................................24
5.8 SENSOR DIFFERENTIATOR UP .............................................................................................................................24
5.9 SENSOR DIFFERENTIATOR DOWN ........................................................................................................................24
5.10 SENSOR EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING FILTER............................................................................................................24
5.11 VALVE SAFE STATE ...........................................................................................................................................25
6 ALARM / STATUS PARAMETERS ..................................................................................................... 26
6.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................26
6.2 FUNCTIONAL ALARM SCHEMATIC .........................................................................................................................26
6.3 ALARM INFO ..................................................................................................................................................27
6.4 ALARM MODE ................................................................................................................................................27
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6.5 ALARM MAXIMUM LIMIT...................................................................................................................................27

6.6 ALARM MINIMUM LIMIT ...................................................................................................................................27
6.7 ALARM SETPOINT MODE ...................................................................................................................................27
6.8 ALARM NEW SETPOINT .....................................................................................................................................27
6.9 ALARM DELAY TIME .........................................................................................................................................28
6.10 RESET ALARM ENABLE ......................................................................................................................................28
6.11 STATUS .........................................................................................................................................................28
6.12 STATUS OUT POSITION ......................................................................................................................................28
6.13 USING AN ALARM (EXAMPLES) ...........................................................................................................................29
7 COUNTER PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................ 30
7.1 COUNTER VALUE .............................................................................................................................................30
7.2 COUNTER MODE .............................................................................................................................................30
7.3 COUNTER SETPOINT MODE ................................................................................................................................30
7.4 COUNTER NEW SETPOINT ..................................................................................................................................31
7.5 COUNTER LIMIT ..............................................................................................................................................31
7.6 COUNTER UNIT INDEX .......................................................................................................................................31
7.7 COUNTER UNIT ...............................................................................................................................................32
7.8 RESET COUNTER ENABLE ...................................................................................................................................32
7.9 COUNTER CONTROLLER OVERRUN CORRECTION ......................................................................................................33
7.10 COUNTER CONTROLLER GAIN..............................................................................................................................33
7.11 USING A COUNTER (EXAMPLE) ............................................................................................................................33
8 IDENTIFICATION PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................... 34
8.1 SERIAL NUMBER ..............................................................................................................................................34
8.2 BHTMODEL NUMBER ......................................................................................................................................34
8.3 FIRMWARE VERSION ........................................................................................................................................34
8.4 USERTAG.......................................................................................................................................................34
8.5 CUSTOMER MODEL ..........................................................................................................................................34
8.6 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..................................................................................................................................35
8.7 DEVICE TYPE...................................................................................................................................................35
9 SPECIAL PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................... 36
9.1 RESET ...........................................................................................................................................................36
9.2 INITRESET ......................................................................................................................................................36
9.3 WINK ...........................................................................................................................................................36
9.4 IOSTATUS .....................................................................................................................................................36
10 SPECIAL INSTRUMENT FEATURES ................................................................................................ 39
10.1 ZEROING .......................................................................................................................................................39
10.2 RESTORE PARAMETER SETTINGS ..........................................................................................................................40
10.3 BUS CONFIGURATION MODE ................................................................................................................................41
11 MANUAL INTERFACE: MICRO-SWITCH AND LED’S ....................................................................... 42
11.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................42
11.2 LED’S INDICATIONS .........................................................................................................................................43
11.3 MICRO-SWITCH USE FOR READING / SETTING ADDRESS / MAC-ID AND BAUDRATE ........................................................46
11.4 MICRO-SWITCH USE FOR READING/CHANGING CONTROL MODE: ................................................................................49
12 TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS ....................................................................................................... 50
13 SERVICE ..................................................................................................................................... 51

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1 GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION
This user guide explains the functioning of Bronkhorst® digital Multibus instruments features and parameter structure.
They are called MULTIBUS instruments because the digital instruments may be fitted with a field bus. At this moment
the following types of field buses are supported: FLOW-BUS, Modbus ASCII / RTU / TCP, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP,
PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET, POWERLINK and EtherCAT. Therefore included herein is the basic information to operate a
digital instrument with optional field bus. Explained is the functioning of the several parts of a digital system as the
measuring system, control settings, alarm and counter use and identification parameters. For every field bus a
separate user guide is available.

1.2 MULTIBUS TYPES

In 2000 Bronkhorst® developed their first digital instruments according to the “multibus” principle. The basic pc-board
on the instrument contained all of the general functions needed for measurement and control, including alarm,
totalizing and diagnostic functions. It had analog I/O-signals and also an RS232 connection as a standard feature. In
addition to this there is the possibility of integrating an interface board with DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET,
Modbus , FLOW-BUS, POWERLINK or EtherCAT protocol. The first generation (MBC-I) was based on a 16 bit Fujitsu
controller. It was superseded in 2003 by the Multibus type 2 (MBC-II). This version
was also based on the 16 bit Fujitsu controller but it had several improvements to the
MBC-I. One of them is the current steering of the valve. It reduced heat production
and improved control characteristics. The latest version Multibus controller type 3
(MBC3) is introduced in 2011. It is built around a 72MHz 32 bit NXP ARM controller. It
has AD and DA controllers on board which makes it possible to measure noise free
and control valves without delays. The internal control loop runs 6 times faster
compared to the MBC-II therefore control stability has improved significantly. It also
has several improved functions like reverse voltage protection, inrush current
limitation and overvoltage protection.

MBC3 instruments can be recognised by the “MBC3” placed on lower left side
of the instrument label (see example).

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1.3 REFERENCES TO OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Manuals and guides for digital instruments are modular. General instructions give information about the functioning
and installation of instruments. Operational instructions explain the use of the digital instruments features and
parameters. Field bus specific information explains the installation and use of the field bus installed on the
instrument.

1.3.1 Manuals and user guides:

General instructions Operational Field bus specific

Instrument type based instructions information

Document 9.17.022 Document 9.17.023 Document 9.17.024

Bronkhorst®
General instructions digital Mass Flow / Pressure FLOW-BUS interface

Document 9.17.031 Document 9.17.025

Bronkhorst®
General instructions CORI-FLOW PROFIBUS DP interface

Document 9.17.050 Document 9.17.026

Bronkhorst®
General instructions mini CORI-FLOW Operational instructions DeviceNet interface
for digital multibus
Document 9.17.044 Mass Flow / Pressure Document 9.17.035
Bronkhorst® instruments Modbus interface
General instructions digital LIQUI-FLOW L30 ASCII / RTU / TCP

Document 9.17.027
Document 9.17.104 / 9.17.105
Bronkhorst® RS232 interface with
Instruction manual MASS-STREAM D-6300 FLOW-BUS protocol

Document 9.17.063
EtherCAT interface

Document 9.17.095
PROFINET interface

Document 9.17.131
CANopen interface

Document 9.17.132
EtherNet/IP interface

Document 9.17.142
POWERLINK interface

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1.3.2 Software tooling:

FlowPlot
FlowView
Flowfix
FlowDDE

All these documents can be found at:

http://www.bronkhorst.com/en/downloads

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2 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT
2.1 GENERAL
A digital instrument of Bronkhorst® is a Mass Flow or Pressure Meter / Controller which is equipped with a digital
electronic Multibus PC board. These electronics consist of a micro-controller with peripheral circuitry for measuring,
controlling and communication. The flow/pressure signal is measured and digitized directly at the sensor and
processed by means of the internal software (firmware). Measured and processed values can be output through the
analog interface and through the digital communication line RS232 (and optional field bus interface). For controllers
the setting for the actuator is calculated by the firmware. Setpoint can be given through the integrated analog
interface or through the digital communication line. Digital instruments have many parameters for settings for signal
processing, controlling and many extra features and therefore they have a wide range in use. Reading and changing of
these settings is possible through field bus or RS232, except for measured value, setpoint and valve output, which is
also possible through the analog interface. (Depending on parameter setting) See operating instructions of Readout
and Control module or PC-program how to read/change parameter values of digital instruments.

2.2 BASIC DIAGRAM

15…24Vdc FIELD BUS

Read and write parameters

FIELD BUS RS232/ RS232/

Supply Data
Interface RS485 (RS485)
Voltage Memory
Interface

Sensor AD Measure Micro-

switch
Digital Signal
LED Green
Processing
PID LED Red
PWM controller

Analog
AD 0…5V
Input
Valve 0…10V
0…20mA
DA
4…20mA
AD DA
Analog
Output

2 3

1 4
MBC3 type only

1 Analog Output 0…5V

0…10V
2 Analog Input
0…20mA
3 Digital Output 4…20mA
4 Digital Input

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Digital instruments can be operated by means of:

1. Analog interface. (0...5Vdc/0...10Vdc/0...20mA/4...20mA)

2. RS232 interface (connected to COM-port by means of special cable (Default speed 38400 Baud)
3. FLOW-BUS
4. PROFIBUS DP
5. DeviceNet
6. Modbus ASCII / RTU / TCP
7. EtherCAT
8. PROFINET
9. CANopen
10. EtherNet/IP
11. POWERLINK

Option 1 and 2 are always present on Multibus instruments. Option 3, 4, 5 and 6 are optional. Operation via analog
interface, RS232 interface and an optional field bus can be performed at the same time. A special parameter called
“control mode” indicates to which setpoint the controller should listen: analog or digital (via field bus or RS232). The
RS232 interface behaves like a FLOW-BUS interface. When using more digital interfaces at the same time, reading can
be done simultaneously without problems. When changing a parameter value, the last value send by an interface will
be valid.

Also the micro push-button switch and the LED’s on top of the instrument can be used for manual operation of some
options.
• The green LED will indicate in what mode the instrument is active.
• The red LED will indicate info / error / warning situations.

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2.3 MEASURE AND CONTROL FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

The main part of a digital instrument is the measuring stage. The base is a highly accurate Analog to Digital converter.
The measuring signal is than processed through a couple of stages as shown below. In general the path is: ADC scaling,
filtering, linearization (look-up or polynomial), Differentiation (gas flow sensors only), display filtering. In case of a
control system this signal is used to control a valve. The control loop consists of an enhanced PID controller (See the
chapter “Control parameters”).

Digital mass-flow measure / controller functional block diagram

MEASURE Bridge current FLOW

CONTROL

SENSOR VALVE

Bridge potmeter Valve Out

Monitor
ADC
converter

MBC3 MBC-II
2
ADC scaling
3
Exponential
smoothing
filter
4
Lookup table
PID
linearization
controller

Polynomial
linearization
5
Differentiator
6

Differentiator 1
filter
(MBC-II only) 7

Display filter Setpoint

0
8

fmeasure Measure

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2.4 CALIBRATION WITH MATHEMATICAL FUNCTIONS

2.4.1 General information
Depending on instrument and sensor type an instrument output signal is calculated with one of the following
mathematical methods:
• polynomial function
• look-up table (2 dimensions)
• look-up table with temperature compensation (3 dimensions)
2.4.2 Polynomial functions
By means of a few samples, a polynomial function can be obtained. After determining the polynomial function, the
original calibration points and an infinite amount of values in between, can be calculated with high accuracy. In a
system where pressure- and/or flow meters and -controllers should be readout and set with high accuracy, these
polynomial functions often are used for approximation of their transfer function.
2.4.2.1 General form of a polynomial function
In mathematics, a polynomial is an expression of finite length constructed from variables (also known as in
determinates) and constants. The general form of a polynomial function of the n-th degree is as follows:

y = a0 + a1 ⋅ X + a2 ⋅ X 2 + a3 ⋅ X 3 + ..... + an ⋅ X n

n is a non-negative integer and 'a0' to 'an' are polynomial constant coefficients. When you have 'n + 1' measure-points,
they can be approximated by means of a 'nth' degree polynomial function.
2.4.2.2 Polynomial function of sensor signal
By means of a calibration at Bronkhorst® several measured calibration points will be used to obtain a polynomial
function. The form of this function of the 3rd degree is:

Y = a + b⋅ X + c ⋅ X2 + d ⋅ X3
In which 'Y' is the normalized measured value (0-1) and 'X' is the value of the sensor signal. Characters 'a - d' are
polynomial parameters, which can be obtained by a mathematical program. The polynomial parameters are calculated
in such a way that the fit error between the calibration points and the polynomial function is minimized.
2.4.3 Look-up tables
It is also possible to linearize a sensor signal is using a so called look-up table. A look-up table is a table filled with
calibration points. The embedded software inside the digital instrument calculates a continuous smooth function
which fits exactly through these calibration points. Using this method it is possible to describe any monotone rising
sensor signal curve with high accuracy.
2.4.4 General form of 2-dimensional look-up tables
The general form of a 2-dimensional look-up table is as follows:

index X Y
0 x0 y0
1 x1 y1
2 x2 y2
3 x3 y3
… … …
n xn yn

In which 'Y' is the real flow value, 'X' is the value of the sensor signal and ‘index’ represents the position in the look-up
table. A Bronkhorst® digital instrument can store look-up tables with a maximum of 21 calibration points.

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2.4.5 Using mathematical functions at a digital instrument

Digital instruments are capable of storing 8 different fluid calibrations. Parameters for these calibrations are stored
inside the instrument and can be read or changed through the field bus or the RS232 connection by means of a PC-
program or a digital Readout and Control module. Factory calibration parameters are secured and cannot be changed
unless you have special rights to do this. Selection of another fluid is part of operation and therefore not secured.
Digital instruments will need at least 1 fluid set of calibration parameters for operation.

2.5 MULTI FLUID / MULTI RANGE INSTRUMENTS

2.5.1 General information
Multi Fluid / Multi Range (MFMR) instruments are calibrated for standard ranges which can easily be configured for
other fluids and ranges. This applies for both Bronkhorst® and its customers. Changing fluid and range can be
performed by means of a simple computer program through the RS232 connection of an instrument. The program can
convert the primal calibration curve inside the instrument to the selected fluid and range.

MFMR instruments can be identified by the text “MFMR” on the instruments identification.

2.5.2 Differences between traditional and MFMR instruments

In traditional digital instruments the parameters capacity, density, unit type, capacity unit etc. are static parameters.
These parameters are used by, for example, read out units or PC-software to convert the measured value in
percentage of the maximum output to a real value in a certain unit.
However in MFMR instruments these parameters are dynamic.

Examples:
An instrument is configured for 2000 mln/min Air.

Changing the capacity unit from ‘mln/min’ to ‘ln/min’ effects that the capacity automatically changes from
‘2000’ to ‘2’. The 100% output is not affected.

Changing the capacity from ‘2000’ to ‘1000’ effects that the instruments full scale capacity (100% output)
changes to 1000 mln/min. The instrument is reranged.

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3 PARAMETERS AND PROPERTIES

3.1 GENERAL
Digital instruments consist of a microcontroller with several processes running simultaneously for:
• Measuring sensor value
• Reading analog input signal
• Digital signal processing
• Driving a valve
• Setting analog output signal
• Communication with the world outside

Each process needs its own specific parameters in order to function correctly. These parameter values are accessible
through the available interface(s) to influence the process behavior (for instance Control behavior or alarm settings).
These parameters can easily be controlled by end-users for more flexible use of the instruments. Bronkhorst® offers
special software tooling for these purposes.

3.2 BRONKHORST® SOFTWARE

FlowDDE is software which allows users to communicate with digital instruments in a standard way. It uses the RS232
interface on the instrument which is linked to a computer with a standard Bronkhorst® cable. It converts the
instrument parameters to DDE commands. DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) is a technology for communication between
multiple applications under Microsoft Windows.

FlowView and FlowPlot use FlowDDE as a server. In short:

FlowView :Windows application for the readout and/or control of 12 instruments (default), configurable up to
99 instruments.
FlowPlot :Windows application for monitoring and optimizing. (Value versus time on screen)

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These programs are on the support CD or can be downloaded from:

http://www.bronkhorst.com/en/products/accessories/software_tools/

End-users are also free to use their own software using either:
FlowDDE : DDE-server for data exchange with Microsoft Windows applications
FLOWB32.DLL : Dynamic Link Library for Microsoft Windows applications
RS232 interface : Protocol for instructions with ASCII HEX or Binary telegrams

3.3 PARAMETER USE

In general each parameter has its own properties, like data-type, size, reading/writing allowance, security.
Parameters can be protected in general:
• Parameters used for operation of instruments are not secured (read / write is allowed).
(e.g..: measure, setpoint, control mode, setpoint slope, fluid number, alarm and counter)
• Parameter for settings and configuration are secured (reading is allowed/ writing is not allowed).
(e.g..: calibration settings, controller settings, identification, network/field bus settings)

Parameters for settings are secured. They can be read-out, but cannot be changed without knowledge of special key-
parameters and knowledge of the instrument.

Reading/changing parameter values via FlowDDE offers the user a different interface to the instrument. Besides the
server name: ‘FlowDDE’ or ‘FlowDDE2’ there is only need of:
• topic, used for channel number: ‘C(X)’ (x = channel number)
• item, used for parameter number: ‘P(Y)’ (y = parameter number)

A DDE parameter number is a unique number in a special FlowDDE instruments/parameter database and not the
same as the parameter number from the process on an instrument. Node address and process number will be
translated by FlowDDE to a channel number.

When not using FlowDDE for communication with the instrument, each parameter value needs:
• node address of instrument on FLOW-BUS
• process number on instrument
• parameter number on instrument

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Document “917027--Manual RS232 interface” explains in more detail the use of RS232 communication
This document can be found at:
http://www.bronkhorst.com/en/downloads/instruction_manuals/

Example of a parameter and the explanation:

Data Type Range read/write Secured DDE Proc/par

Valve output unsigned long 0…16777215 RW N 55 114 1

unsigned long = one of the data types below.

Unsigned char 1 byte integer

Unsigned int 2 bytes integer, MSB first
Unsigned long 4 bytes integer, MSB first
Float 4 bytes IEEE 32-bit single precision numbers, MSB first
Unsigned char [] array of characters (string)

RW = R - parameter can be read, W – parameter can be written.

Secured =  Y =Parameter is secured. N= Parameter not secured.
0…16777215 = Parameter range.
DDEpar. = 55 = FlowDDE parameter number
Proc. = 114 = Process number
Par. = 1 = process parameter number

Another example is:

Data Type Range read/write Secured DDE Proc/par

Fluid name unsigned char[10] a…Z, 0…9 RW  Y 25 1 17

unsigned char[10] = Data type Unsigned char[], array of characters. [10] = number of characters.
RW = R - parameter can be read, W – parameter can be written.
Secured =  Y =Parameter is secured. N= Parameter not secured.
a...Z = characters which can be used in the string
0...9 = numbers which can be used in the string
DDEpar. = 25 = FlowDDE parameter number
Proc. = 1 = Process number
Par. = 17 = process parameter number

secured parameter:
To enable secured parameter, see chapter 9 SPECIAL PARAMETERS 9.2 INITRESET.

More information can be found in the manual “917030 Manual FlowPlot”

This document can be found at:
http://www.bronkhorst.com/en/downloads/instruction_manuals/

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4 NORMAL OPERATION PARAMETERS

Data Type Range read/write Secured DDE Proc/par

4.1 MEASURE UNIPOLAIR unsigned int 0…41942 R N 8 1/0

4.2 MEASURE BIPOLAIR unsigned int 0…65535 R N 8 1/0

4.3 FMEASURE float -3.40282E+38 … R N 205 33/0

3.40282E+38
Depending on the type of instrument, measured value indicates the amount of mass flow or pressure metered by the
instrument. Sensor signals at digital instruments will be digitized at the sensor bridge by means of highly accurate AD-
converters. Digitized signals will be internally processed by the microcontroller using floating point notation. The
sensor signal will be differentiated, linearized and filtered.
At the digital output measured values can be presented in three ways:

1. For Unipolair mode the signal of 0...100% will be presented in a range of 0...32000.
For the instruments, maximum signal to be expected is 131.07 %, which is: 41942.

0 32000 41942 65535

Not used
0% 100% 131.07%

2. For Bipolair mode the signal of 0...100% will be presented in a range of 0...32000.
Maximum signal is 131.07 %, which is: 41942, minimum signal is -73.73 %, which is 41943

0 32000 41942 41943 65535

0% 100% 131.07% -73.73% -0.003%

3. Fmeasure is a different parameter as Measure. It represents the internal floating point version of the variable
measure as mentioned before.
The users will read-out the measured value in the capacity and capacity unit for which the instrument has
been calibrated. These settings depend on variables: capacity, capacity unit, sensor type and capacity 0%.
Fmeasure is a read-only float on (FLOW-BUS) proc 33, par 0.

Value is calculated as follows:

 measure 
in text fmeasure =  * (capacity100% − capacity0%) + capacity0%
 32000 

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4.4 SETPOINT unsigned int 0…32000 RW N 9 1/1

4.5 FSETPOINT float 1e-10…1e+10 RW N 206 33/3

Setpoint of the instrument can be operated by two parameters at the same time:

1. Setpoint is used to tell the PID controller in the instrument what the wanted amount of mass flow or pressure
is. Signals are in the same range as the measured value, only setpoint is limited between 0 and 100 %.
Setpoint can be given either via optional field bus or RS232 or via the analog interface. The parameter control
mode selects the active setpoint for the controller. See that paragraph for more detailed information.

2. With the use of parameter Fmeasure, also Fsetpoint is often needed. This parameter is R/W as variable in
FLOW-BUS proc33, par3. Fsetpoint is a float (in the capacity in which the instrument was calibrated, see also
Fmeasure). The last received setpoint by the instrument will be valid. It is not advised to use setpoint and
Fsetpoint at the same time.

Relation between setpoint and Fsetpoint is calculated as follows:

 fsetpoint − capacity0% 
in text setpoint =   • 32000
 capacity − capacity0% 

Reading back actual values of Fsetpoint is also possible. When a value has been send to proc1, par1
(integer setpoint), then this will be converted to the float setpoint for direct reading in the right
capacity and unit

4.6 SETPOINT MONITOR MODE unsigned char 0…255 RW  Y 329 115/23

This parameter makes it possible to visualize the internal setpoint value.

Value Description
0 Setpoint
1 Internal setpoint after Setpoint Exponential Smoothing filter
2 Internal setpoint after slope function

4.7 SETPOINT EXPONENTIAL float 0…1 RW  Y 73 117/3

SMOOTHING FILTER
This factor is used for filtering the setpoint before it is further processed.

It filters according the following formula:

Y0 = x 0 • Setpoint exp. filter + y1 • (1 − Setpoint exp. filter)

Default value = 1 (off)

This filter is in the control loop so it affects the response time.

For MBC-II type of instruments this parameter affects the analog setpoint signal.
For MBC3 type of instruments this parameter affects both analog and digital setpoint signals.

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4.8 SETPOINT SLOPE unsigned int 0…30000 RW N 10 1/2

Digital instruments can establish a smooth setpoint control using the setpoint slope time. The setpoint will be linear
increased in time from old setpoint to new setpoint value. A value between 0 and 3000 seconds, with a resolution of
0.1 seconds, can be given to set the time for the integrator on the setpoint signal.

Setpoint will reach its end value after:

 newsp − oldsp 
  • slope = seconds
 100 

Sample; When slope = 10 seconds how long will it take to go from 20% to 80%?

 80% − 20% 
  • 10 = 6 seconds
 100% 

4.9 ANALOG INPUT unsigned int 0…65535 R N 11 1/3

Depending on the analog mode, 0...5Vdc / 0…10Vdc / 0...20mA / 4...20mA is converted to 0…32000.
Analog input signals (digitized) are in the same range as measured values (0...32000 = 0...100%).
This input can be used to give setpoint or slave factor, depending on the value of control mode.

4.10 CONTROL MODE unsigned char 0…255 RW N 12 1/4

For switching between different functions of a digital meter or controller several modes are available.

Mode Instrument action Setpoint source Master source Slave factor

0 BUS/RS232 Controlling BUS/RS232
1 Analog input Controlling analog input
controlling as slave from other FLOW-BUS * slave slave factor
2 FLOW-BUS slave FLOW-BUS
instrument on the bus factor /100% (proc33,par 1)
3 Valve close close valve
stand-by on BUS/RS232
4 Controller idle controlling is stopped / Valve Out
freezes in current position
5 Testing mode testing enabled (factory only)
6 Tuning mode tuning enabled (factory only)
7 Setpoint 100% controlling on 100% 100%
8 Valve fully open purge valve
9 Calibration mode calibration enabled (factory only)
controlling as slave from other Analog input * slave proc33,par 1
10 Analog slave analog input
instrument on analog input factor /100% (slave factor)
12 setpoint 0% controlling on 0% 0%
controlling as slave from other FLOW-BUS * analog
FLOW-BUS *
13 FLOW-BUS analog slave instrument on bus, slave factor is set input * slave factor analog input
analog input
with signal on analog input /100%
18 RS232 Controlling (safe state deactivated) BUS/RS232
valve steering Setpoint is redirected directly to
20
(valve = setpoint) Valve Out with the controller idle
analog valve steering Analog input is redirected directly to
21
(valve = analog input) Valve Out with the controller idle
22 valve safe state Force instrument in safe state

Analog input= external input= pin 3 on DB 9 connector.

BUS = any available field bus

At power-up the control mode will be set by the jumper or dip switch setting on the PC-board of the instrument (only
for the control mode values 0, 1, 9 or 18). If the actual control mode is not equal to 0, 1, 9 or 18, it will not be
overruled by jumper or dip switch setting on the PC-board of the instrument. For more information see parameter
IOStatus.

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4.10.1 Dual interface operation

When operating a controller (reading measured value and sending setpoint) for proper operation it is important that
the controller gets its setpoint from the right source. Setpoints may come from different sources: analog input, field
bus interface, RS232 interface or may be overruled by close valve or open valve (purge) commands. Therefore it is
important to know what the setpoint source of the controller is. This can be set by means of parameter control mode
(DDE parameter 12).

In some cases it is possible that the setpoint may come from 2 sources at the same time. The last setpoint send will be
valid and send to the controller. This is the case in control mode = 0, when setpoints may come through any field bus
interface or RS232. However, there could be situations where control over the instrument seems impossible. This is
the case when the instrument comes into a safe-state e.g. when field bus communication is disturbed or disconnected.
The valve will be forced to a safe state automatically: closed (NC) or fully open (NO).

In case you want to get control back via RS232 operation, you have to change the control mode. When control mode
gets value 18, safe state will be overruled and sending setpoints via RS232 interface will have effect on the controller
again. ‘Control Mode’ value 18 will be lost after power off and power on of the instrument.
4.10.2 Tuning, test and calibration mode
These are special modes to prepare the instrument for either a tuning, test or calibration action. These modes are used
by Bronkhorst® service personnel only and are not meant for customer use.

4.11 SLAVE FACTOR float 0…500 RW N 139 33/1

Depending on the Setpoint/control mode a slave factor can be set.

In master/slave or ratio control the setpoint of an instrument is related to the output signal of another instrument.

Outputsignal (master) • slave factor

setpoint (slave) =
100%

Digital instruments offer possibilities for master/slave control via the FLOW-BUS. The output value of any instrument
connected to the FLOW-BUS is automatically available to all other instruments (without extra wiring). When
master/slave control is wanted the instrument can be put in control mode 2 or 13, depending on how the slave factor
should be set (see table above). Through FLOW-BUS an instrument can be told that it should be a slave, who should be
its master (DDEpar. 158 ‘Master Node’) and what should be the slave factor to follow the master with. It is possible to
have more masters and more slaves in one system. A slave can also be a master itself for other instruments.

These options are available for FLOW-BUS or RS232 instruments only.

Output signals from master can be received via FLOW-BUS only.
Slave factors can also be changed via RS232.

Master/slave is meant here for controlling purposes and has nothing to do with master and slave behavior on field bus
networks.

4.12 FLUID NUMBER unsigned char 0…7 RW N 24 1/16

Fluid number is a pointer to the set of calibration parameters. Each selectable fluid has its own set of calibration
parameter values. Fluid number is an unsigned char parameter (DDEpar. 24 ‘Fluid number’) in the range of 0...7, where
0 = fluid1 and 7 = fluid8. Up to 8 fluids can be stored in one instrument. Default value = 0 (fluid 1).

4.13 FLUID NAME unsigned char[10] a…z / 0…9 RW  Y 25 1/17

Fluid name consists of the name of the fluid of the actual selected fluid number. Up to 10 characters are available for
storage of this name. This parameter is secured and read-only for normal users (it is written during calibration at the
factory). Default value is “Air”.

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4.14 VALVE OUTPUT unsigned long 0…16777215 RW N 55 114/1

This parameter is the signal coming out of the controller, going to the DAC for driving the valve. 0...16777215
corresponds with approximately 0...300mAdc. Maximum output voltage is the supply voltage and therefore in practice
300 mAdc may not be reached.

4.15 TEMPERATURE float -250…500 RW N 142 33/7

In MBC3 type of instruments the temperature surrounding the sensor is shown.
For (mini) CORI-FLOW type of instruments this parameter shows the temperature of the tubes.
It is not used in other instruments.

4.16 DENSITY ACTUAL float -3.40282E+38 … R N 270 116/15

3.40282E+38
This parameter shows the Actual Density in kg/m3 measured by the (mini) CORI-FLOW. It is not used in other
instruments.

4.17 SENSOR TYPE unsigned char 0…255 RW  Y 22 1/14

Unsigned char used to select proper set of units for certain sensor, together with Counter unit (MBC-II type).
Default setting is 3.

Value Description Controller/Sensor

0 pressure (no counting allowed)
1 liquid volume
2 liquid/gas mass Controller
3 gas volume
4 other sensor type (no counting allowed)
128 pressure (no counting allowed)
129 liquid volume
130 liquid/gas mass Sensor
131 gas volume
132 other sensor type (no counting allowed)

4.18 CAPACITY 100% float 1e-10…1e+10 RW  Y 21 1/13

Capacity is the maximum value (span) at 100% for direct reading in readout units. The readout unit will be determined
by the capacity unit index / string. For each fluid (number) capacity will be stored separately.

4.19 CAPACITY 0% float 1e-10…1e+10 RW  Y 183 33/22

This is the capacity zero point (offset) for direct reading in readout units. The readout unit will be determined by the
capacity unit index / string. For each fluid (number) capacity will be stored separately.

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4.20 CAPACITY UNIT INDEX unsigned char 0…4 RW  Y 23 1/15

This parameter gives access to the limited unit table which is available for MBC-II and MBC3 type of
instruments.

Capacity unit index is a pointer to select an actual readout unit (see list below). For FLOW-BUS instruments all capacity
units are available for direct reading. Other field busses (eg. DeviceNet) are limited in options for direct reading
facilities.

capacity unit index (limited unit table)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 bar mbar psi kPa cmH2O cmHg atm kgf/cm2
1 l/min ml/h ml/min l/h mm3/s cm3/min
Sensor
2 kg/h kg/min kg/s g/h g/min g/s mg/h mg/min mg/s
Type
3 ln/min mln/h mln/min ln/h m3n/h mls/min mls/h ls/min ls/h m3s/h
4 usrtype usrtype usrtype

name description
sensor type Indicator for type of sensor in instrument in relation with a list of units for direct reading
capacity unit index Points to the capacity unit for direct reading in list of available units

Example:
If you want to readout your instrument in ln/min, then make sure parameter “sensor type” is set to value 3 and
parameter “capacity unit index” is set to value 0. By means of parameter “capacity unit” the unit string can be read-
back as a 7 character string.

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4.21 CAPACITY UNIT unsigned char[7] see table RW  Y/N 129 1/31

This parameter gives access to the extended unit table which is available for MBC3 type of instruments
only.

For MBC-II type of instruments this parameter can only be read.

Only if sensor type = 4 (other sensor type) this parameter can be written

For MBC3 type of instruments this parameter can be read and written.
The easiest way to change a unit in the MBC3 type of instrument is to fill in the unit needed from the
table below in capacity unit.

The “Capacity unit” displays the unit name set by “Capacity unit index”. A valid “Capacity unit”(for example ln/min) can
also be entered here which changes the “Capacity unit index”. In MBC3 type of instruments the parameter is not
secured.

Extended unit table

mbar(a)
Pressure bar(a) gf/cm2a kgf/cma psi(a) torr(a) Pa(a) hPa(a) kPa(a) MPa(a)
A atm(a) mmH2O(a) cmH2Oa mH2O(a) "H2O(a) ftH2Oa mmHg(a) cmHg(a) "Hg(a)
mbar(g)
Pressure bar(g) gf/cm2g kgf/cmg psi(g) torr(g) Pa(g) hPa(g) kPa(g) MPa(g)
G atm(g) mmH2Og cmH2Og mH2O(g) "H2O(g) ftH2Og mmHg(g) cmHg(g) "Hg(g)
mbar(d)
Pressure bar(d) gf/cm2d kgf/cmd psi(d) torr(d) Pa(d) hPa(d) kPa(d) MPa(d)
D atm(d) mmH2Od cmH2Od mH2O(d) "H2O(d) ftH2Od mmHg(d) cmHg(d) "Hg(d)
ug/h ug/min ug/s mg/h mg/min mg/s g/h g/min g/s kg/h
Mass Flow
kg/min kg/s
(Custom) ul/h ul/min ul/s ml/h ml/min ml/s l/h l/min l/s cc/h
Volume cc/min cc/s mm3/h mm3/m mm3/s cm3/h cm3/min cm3/s m3/h m3/min
Flow m3/s cfh cfm cfs
Normal uln/h uln/min uln/s mln/h mln/min mln/s ln/h ln/min ln/s ccn/h
Volume ccn/min ccn/s mm3n/h mm3n/m mm3n/s cm3n/h cm3n/m cm3n/s m3n/h m3n/min
Flow m3n/s scfh scfm scfs sccm slm
Standard uls/h uls/min uls/s mls/h mls/min mls/s ls/h ls/min ls/s ccs/h
Volume ccs/min ccs/s mm3s/h mm3s/m mm3s/s cm3s/h cm3s/m cm3s/s m3s/h m3s/min
Flow m3s/s

Due to compatibility the maximum string length is limited to 7 characters. Therefore unit names may
be truncated. For instance mm3n/m means mm3n/min.

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5 CONTROL PARAMETERS

The controlling algorithm for the valve handled by the micro-controller consists of several parameters which can be
set via the BUS/RS232. Although many parameters could be accessed via BUS/RS232, Bronkhorst® advises not to
change these parameters because during manufacturing they have got optimal values for their purposes. Changing of
controller settings should be performed by or under supervision from trained service personnel only.

The picture below shows the basic controller diagram of the digital instrument. It consists of a standard PID controller
with a number of add-ons.

Kopen
+
+ I +
Setpoint Kspeed Kp Knormal
-
+
Kstable D

Flow S
Control Valve
Sensor
Basically, when a faster or slower controller response is needed, only the controller speed (Kspeed) or PID-Kp has to
be changed.

Data Type Range read/write Secured DDE Proc/par

5.1 PID-KP float 0…1E+10 RW  Y 167 114/21
PID controller response, proportional action, multiplication factor.

5.2 PID-TI float 0…1E+10 RW  Y 168 114/22

PID controller response, integration action in seconds.

5.3 PID-TD float 0…1E+10 RW  Y 169 114/23

PID controller response, differentiation action in seconds.

5.4 CONTROLLER SPEED float 0…3.40282E+38 RW  Y 254 114/30

(Kspeed)
This parameter is the controller speed factor. PID-Kp is multiplied by this factor.

5.5 OPEN FROM ZERO RESPONSE unsigned char 0…255 RW  Y 165 114/18
Controller response when starting-up from 0% (Kopen, Kp multiplication factor when valve opens).
Value 128 is default and means: no correction.
Otherwise controller speed will be adjusted as follows:

New response = old response * 1.05(128−Open from Zero)

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5.6 NORMAL STEP RESPONSE unsigned char 0…255 RW  Y 72 114/5

Controller response during normal control (Knormal, Kp multiplication factor at setpoint step)

New response = old response * 1.05(128−Normal Step)

5.7 STABLE RESPONSE unsigned char 0…255 RW  Y 141 114/17

Controller response when controller is stable (Kstable, Kp multiplication factor within band of 2%)

New response = old response * 1.05(128−Stable response)

5.8 SENSOR DIFFERENTIATOR UP float 0…1E+10 RW  Y 51 1/12

Sensor time constant (upwards).

5.9 SENSOR DIFFERENTIATOR float 0…1E+10 RW  Y 50 1/11

DOWN
Sensor time constant (downwards).

5.10 SENSOR EXPONENTIAL float 0…1 RW  Y 74 117/4

SMOOTHING FILTER
This factor is used for filtering the signal coming from the sensor circuitry before it is further processed.

It filters according the following formula: Y0 = x 0 • Sensor exp. filter + y1 • (1 − Sensor exp. filter)
For EL-FLOW types of instruments it will be the “slow” (not differentiated), non-linearized sensor signal. Only in case of a
noisy sensor signal this value will have another value than 1.0. Advise: do not give a value much lower than 0.8, otherwise it
would slow down sensor response too much. Best setting: 1.0.

For (mini) CORI-FLOW instruments it will influence the amount of averaging of the “bare” values. The smaller this value
gets, the slower a (mini) CORI-FLOW instrument will get a sensor signal, but less noise will be on the signal.

Response Factor setting

Slow 0.05
Normal 0.1
Fast 0.2
Very fast 0.5...1.0 (not advised)

This filter is in the control loop so it affects the response time.

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5.11 VALVE SAFE STATE Unsigned char 0…255 RW N 301 115/31

The controller module will go to a safe state in the following situations:

• If bus communication is lost and control mode = 0, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13 or 20.

(DeviceNet, PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET and EtherCAT only)
• if initreset = 73
• if control mode = 22 (new safe state control mode)

The safe state will not function if the bus configuration mode is activated.

In fail safe state the green LED will be blinking (0.1 sec on, 2 sec off).

The valve will react to the failsafe state according to the table below.

Decimal value Description

0 Deactivate valve (0mA)
1 Activate valve (max current)
2 Close valve
3 Open valve
4 Hold valve in current position
5 Hold valve at safe value

If Initreset = 73 the failsafe state mode will always be “hold valve in current position”

“Hold valve at safe value” can only be used with DeviceNet instruments.

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6 ALARM / STATUS PARAMETERS

6.1 GENERAL
Bronkhorst® digital instruments have a build in alarm function. It is used to indicate several types of alarms:

• System errors
• System warnings
• Min/max alarms
• Response alarms
• Batch alarm
• Master slave alarms

The alarm can be read out using parameter alarm info. After an alarm a setpoint change can be set. This means the
setpoint will go to the set value after an alarm occurs. A delay can be set to prevent reaction to glitches in
measurement or power. How an alarm can be reset is controlled by the parameter “reset alarm enable”. It can bit-
wise be set to automatic, reset, external or keyboard/micro-switch. After the reset the alarm stays present during the
alarm delay time. In the functional schematic below the basic alarm function is explained.

6.2 FUNCTIONAL ALARM SCHEMATIC

Maximum alarm Alarm Alarm delay
limit 25600 = 80% mode 0..3 time 0..255
Alarm
info 0..7
Alarm must After Reset
Off Error bit[0]
Max be present alarm will still
80% Reset message
during be present
Measure Min/max alarm
“Alarm during “Alarm Warning bit[1]
0…32000
delay time“ delay time“ message
Min before bit[2]
15% Min. Alarm
activation
bit[3]
Min/Max Minimum alarm Response Max. Alarm
alarm limit 4800 = 15% Batch bit[4]
Power-up counter limit
bit[5]
Power-up
bit[5]
Maximum alarm Reset alarm Response
limit = 960 = 3% enable 0..15 Master/ bit[6]
Slave alarm
Setpoint bit[3]
+ Automatic
0…32000 Hardware bit[7]
bit[2]
Reset alarm
Max bit[1]
&
External
Measure Keyboard/ bit[0]
Min
0…32000 Micro-switch
+3% Alarm setpoint
-4% mode 0,1

Setpoint
0…32000 -
Old Setpoint
Setpoint
Response Minimum alarm limit Alarm new
alarm = 1280 = 4% setpoint 0…32000

Parameter

External

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Data Type Range read/write Secured DDE Proc/par

6.3 ALARM INFO unsigned char 0…255 R N 28 1/20
This parameter contains 8 bits with status information about some (alarm) events in the instrument.

Bit Decimal Value low (0) High (1)

0 1 no error An error occurred: Alarm register 2 contains an error
1 2 no error A warning occurred: Alarm register 1 contains a warning
2 4 no error Minimum alarm: Sensor signal < minimum limit
3 8 no error Maximum alarm: Sensor signal > maximum limit
4 16 no error Batch counter: Reached its limit
5 32 no error This bit only: Power-up alarm (probably power dip
occurred)

Together with bit 2 or bit 3: Response alarm message

(setpoint-measure too much difference)
(bit 2 or bit 3 indicate if difference is positive
or negative)
6 64 no error Master/slave alarm: master output signal not received or slave
factor out of limits (> 100%)
7 128 no error Hardware alarm: check hardware

6.4 ALARM MODE unsigned char 0…3 RW N 118 97/3

Available alarm modes for device:

Value Description
0 Off
1 alarm on absolute limits
2 alarm on limits related to setpoint (response alarm)
3 alarm when instrument powers-up (e.g. after power-down)

Not all modes are available for all field busses. E.g. for DeviceNet only mode 0 and 1 are available.

6.5 ALARM MAXIMUM LIMIT unsigned int 0…41600 RW N 116 97/1

Maximum limit for sensor signal to trigger alarm situation (after delay time).

Minimum limit ≤ Maximum limit ≤ 100%

6.6 ALARM MINIMUM LIMIT unsigned int 0…41600 RW N 117 97/2

Minimum limit for sensor signal to trigger alarm situation (after delay time).

0% ≤ Minimum limit ≤ Maximum limit

6.7 ALARM SETPOINT MODE unsigned char 0…1 RW N 120 97/5

Available alarm setpoint modes for device:

Value
Description
0no setpoint change at alarm
1new/safe setpoint at alarm enabled (set at alarm new setpoint)
6.8 ALARM NEW SETPOINT unsigned int 0…32000 RW N 121 97/6
New setpoint value (see chapter 4.4 Setpoint) when an alarm occurs at alarm mode 0, 1 or 2 (until reset).

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By default this value is set to 0.

6.9 ALARM DELAY TIME unsigned char 0…255 RW N 182 97/7

Time in seconds alarm action will be delayed when alarm limit has been exceeded.
Also time in second’s automatic reset will be delayed when sensor signal reaches safe level again.

6.10 RESET ALARM ENABLE unsigned char 0…15 RW N 156 97/9

Available alarm reset options:

Automatic Reset External* Keyboard/

par 114 micro-switch
Value bit[3] bit[2] bit[1] bit[0]
0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 1
2 0 0 1 0
3 0 0 1 1
4 0 1 0 0
5 0 1 0 1
6 0 1 1 0
7 0 1 1 1
8 1 0 0 0
9 1 0 0 1
10 1 0 1 0
11 1 0 1 1
12 1 1 0 0
13 1 1 0 1
14 1 1 1 0
15 1 1 1 1

*External is not used in MBC-II and MBC3 type instruments.

6.11 STATUS unsigned char 0…255 R N

This parameter is a special byte for monitoring PROFIBUS DP communication. It contains 8 bits with information about
certain (alarm) events.

Bit Decimal Value Low (0) High (1)

0 1 no error in communication with channel error in communication
1 2 no parameter process error a parameter process error has occurred
2 4 no parameter error a parameter error has occurred
3 8 no parameter type error a parameter type error has occurred
4 16 no parameter value error a parameter value error has occurred or parameter
is secured
5 32 no error a parameter process claim or command error has
occurred
6 64 Reserved
7 128 Reserved

This parameter cannot be read via FlowDDE.

6.12 STATUS OUT POSITION unsigned char 0…255 R N

Index pointing to the first byte in the PROFIBUS DP output data for which the above status bits applies
(only for PROFIBUS DP).

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This parameter cannot be read via FlowDDE.

6.13 USING AN ALARM (EXAMPLES)

Using the alarms will take three steps:
1. Preparing the instrument (setting correct values for mode, limits etc.)
2. Monitoring the alarm info byte (gives info which alarm has occurred)
3. Resetting the alarm (will re-initialize the alarm and set output to normal values again)

6.13.1 Using maximum and minimum alarm

This alarm will check if the measured signal crosses the maximum or minimum limit set by the user.

Send following parameter values:

Example
Action Parameter Value
Maximum alarm on 90%. send to Alarm maximum limit 28800
Minimum alarm on 10%. send to Alarm minimum limit 3200
No new setpoint wanted at crossing alarm limit. send to Alarm setpoint mode 0
Reset alarm enable * 12
Delay on action at output should be 10 seconds. send to Alarm delay time 10
Reset should be automatically, when signal send to Alarm mode 1
comes into safe area again or via FLOW-BUS.
*) Default all reset inputs are enabled, so this command isn’t really necessary

Now the alarm will be active.

Alarm status can be monitored by means of parameter alarm info.

Resetting the alarm will need the following command reset = 0 and then reset = 2.

To inactivate the alarm, put it in alarm mode “off”. This will also reset your outputs.
This can be done sending command: alarm mode = 0.

6.13.2 Using instrument with response alarm

This alarm will check if the measured value will come within an area limited by maximum limit and minimum limit,
related to the setpoint, within a certain delay-time.

Send following parameter values:

Example
Action Parameter Value
Maximum alarm limit on setpoint + 3%. send to Alarm maximum limit 960
Minimum alarm limit on setpoint – 0.9%. send to Alarm minimum limit 288
send to Alarm setpoint mode 1
Setpoint wanted at crossing alarm limit = 0%.
send to Alarm new setpoint 0
send to Reset alarm enable * 5
Delay on action at output should be 2 minutes. send to Alarm delay time 120
Reset via keyboard or BUS/RS232. send to Alarm mode 2
*) Default all reset inputs are enabled, so this command isn’t really necessary

Now the alarm will be active.

Alarm status can be monitored by means of parameter alarm info.

Resetting the alarm will need the following command reset = 0 and then reset = 2.

To inactivate the alarm, put it in alarm mode “off”. This will also reset your outputs.
This can be done sending command: alarm mode = 0.

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7 COUNTER PARAMETERS

Counter
mode 0..2
Counter
value Off
Measure Counter setpoint
0…32000 Up mode 0,1

UP time Reset
counter

Counter limit Up to limit

Old Setpoint Setpoint
Counter
value Counter new
Measure setpoint 0…32000
0…32000
Reset counter
time enable 0..15
UP to limit
bit[3]
Automatic
bit[2]
Reset
Parameter
bit[1]
&
External
Keyboard/ bit[0]
Micro-switch

Data Type Range read/write Secured DDE Proc/par

7.1 COUNTER VALUE float 0…10000000 RW N 122 104/1
Actual counter value in units selected at Counter unit. Value is a float in IEEE-754 32-bits single precision notation.

7.2 COUNTER MODE Unsigned char 0…2 RW N 130 104/8

Available counter modes for device:

Value Description
0 Off
1 counting upwards continuously
2 counting up to limit (batch counter)

Default value = 0.

7.3 COUNTER SETPOINT MODE Unsigned char 0…1 RW N 126 104/5

Setpoint change enable during counter limit/batch situation (until reset). Default = 0.

Value Description
0 no setpoint change at batch limit allowed
1 setpoint change at batch limit allowed

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7.4 COUNTER NEW SETPOINT Unsigned int 0…32000 RW N 127 104/6

New setpoint value (see chapter 4.4 Setpoint) when counter value has reached the counter limit (until reset).
By default this value is set to 0.

7.5 COUNTER LIMIT float 0…9999999 RW N 124 104/3

Counter limit/batch in units selected at Counter unit. Value is a float in IEEE-754 32-bits single precision notation. Default
setting is 0 ln.

7.6 COUNTER UNIT INDEX Unsigned char 0…13 RW N 123 104/2

This parameter gives access to the limited unit table which is available for MBC-II and MBC3 type of
instruments.

Counter unit index is a pointer to select an actual readout unit (see list below).

counter unit index table (limited unit table)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1 l mm3 ml cm3 ul m3
Sensor
2 g mg ug kg
Type
3 ln mm3n mln cm3n uln dm3n m3n uls mm3s mls cm3s ls dm3s m3s

Sensor type number explanation:

nr Sensor type
0 pressure (no counting allowed)
1 liquid volume
2 liquid/gas mass
3 gas volume
4 other sensor type (no counting allowed)

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7.7 COUNTER UNIT unsigned char[4] string RW N 128 104/7

This parameter gives access to the extended counter unit table which is available for MBC3 type of
instruments only.

This parameter can only be read for MBC-II type of instruments.

For MBC3 type of instruments this parameter can be read and written.
The easiest way to change a unit in the MBC3 type of instrument is to fill in the unit needed from the
table below.

The “Counter unit” displays the unit name set by “Counter unit index”. A valid “Counter unit”(for example ln) can also be
entered here which changes the “Counter unit index”.
In MBC3 type of instruments the parameter is not secured.

Extended counter unit table

Mass ug mg g kg
Custom volume ul ml l mm3 cm3 dm3 m3
Normal volume uln mln ln mm3n cm3n dm3n m3n
Standard volume uls mls ls mm3s cm3s dm3s m3s

7.8 RESET COUNTER ENABLE Unsigned char 0…15 RW N 157 104/9

Available counter reset options:
Automatic Reset External* Keyboard/
par 114 micro-switch
Value bit[3] bit[2] bit[1] bit[0]
0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 1
2 0 0 1 0
3 0 0 1 1
4 0 1 0 0
5 0 1 0 1
6 0 1 1 0
7 0 1 1 1
8 1 0 0 0
9 1 0 0 1
10 1 0 1 0
11 1 0 1 1
12 1 1 0 0
13 1 1 0 1
14 1 1 1 0
15 1 1 1 1

*External is not used in MBC-II and MBC3 type instruments.

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7.9 COUNTER CONTROLLER float 0…3.40282E+38 RW N 274 104/10

OVERRUN CORRECTION

CORI-FLOW instruments only.

7.10 COUNTER CONTROLLER GAIN float 0…3.40282E+38 RW N 275 104/11

CORI-FLOW instruments only.

7.11 USING A COUNTER (EXAMPLE)

Using the counter will take three steps:
1. Preparing the instrument (setting correct values for mode, limit etc.)
2. Monitoring the alarm info byte (gives info which alarm has occurred)
3. Resetting the counter (will re-initialize the counter and set output to normal values again)

7.11.1 Using a batch counter

The measured signal will be integrated in time and there will be a check on a certain limit set by the user.

Send following parameter values:

Example
Action Parameter Value
The batch is reached at 1000 ln. send to Counter limit 1000.0
New setpoint when reaching the limit to 0% send to Counter setpoint mode 1
(valve should be closed). send to Counter new setpoint 0
Reset should be enabled via BUS/RS232 or by send to Reset counter enable * 5
means of keyboard/micro-switch.
Set counter to batch counter. send to Counter mode 2
*) Default all reset inputs are enabled, so this command isn’t really necessary

Now the counter will be active.

Alarm / Counter status can be monitored by means of parameter alarm info.

Resetting the counter will need the following command reset = 0 and then reset = 3.

To inactivate the counter, put it in counter mode “off”. This will also reset your outputs.
This can be done sending command: counter mode = 0.

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8 IDENTIFICATION PARAMETERS

Data Type Range read/write Secured DDE Proc/par

8.1 SERIAL NUMBER unsigned char[20] String RW  Y 92 113/3
This parameter consists of a maximum 20-byte string with instrument serial number for identification.
Example: “M11202123A”

8.2 BHTMODEL NUMBER unsigned char[]* String RW  Y 91 113/2

Bronkhorst® instrument model number information string.
*For MBC-II type length = 23 bytes, for MBC3 type the length = 27 bytes

8.3 FIRMWARE VERSION unsigned char[6] String R  Y 105 113/5

Revision number of firmware. E.g. “V1.10b”

8.4 USERTAG unsigned char[16] String RW  Y 115 113/6

User definable alias string. Maximum 16 characters allow the user to give the instrument his own tag name.

8.5 CUSTOMER MODEL unsigned char[16] String RW  Y 93 113/4

Digital instrument customer model information string.
This string can be used by Bronkhorst® to add extra information to the model number information.

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8.6 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER unsigned char 0…255 RW  Y 175 113/12

Bronkhorst® (digital) device/instrument identification number (pointer).
See list below:

Value Type Description

0 UFO? Unidentified FLOW-BUS Object
1 RS232 RS232/FLOW-BUS interface
2 PC/ISA PC(ISA) interface
3 ADDA4 ADDA4 (4 channels)
4 R/C R/C-module, 32 channels
5 T/A T/A-module
6 ADDA1 1 channel ADDA converter module
7 DMFC Digital Mass Flow Controller
8 DMFM Digital Mass Flow Meter
9 DEPC Digital Electronic Pressure Controller
10 DEPM Digital Electronic Pressure Meter
11 ACT Single Actuator
12 DLFC Digital Liquid Flow Controller
13 DLFM Digital Liquid Flow Meter
14 DSCM-A Digital Single Channel Module for Analog instruments
15 DSCM-D Digital Single Channel Module for Digital instruments
16 FRM FLOW-BUS Rotor Meter (calibration-instrument)
17 FTM FLOW-BUS Turbine Meter (calibration-instrument)
18 FPP FLOW-BUS Piston Prover/tube (calibration-instrument)
19 F/A special version of T/A-module
20 DSCM-E Digital Single Channel Module for Evaporator
21 DSCM-C Digital Single Channel Module for Calibrators
22 DDCM-A Digital Dual Channel Module for Analog instruments
23 DMCM-D Digital Multi Channel Module for Digital instruments
24 PRODPS PROFIBUS DP / FLOW-BUS -slave interface
25 FCM FLOW-BUS Coriolis meter
26 FBI FLOW-BUS Balance Interface
27 CORIFC (mini) CORI-FLOW Controller
28 CORIFM (mini) CORI-FLOW Meter
29 FICC FLOW-BUS Interface Climate Control
30 IFI Instrument FLOW-BUS interface
31 KFI Keithley FLOW-BUS Interface
32 FSI FLOW-BUS Switch Interface
33 MSCI Multi Sensor/Controller Interface
34 APP-D Active Piston Prover (calibration-instrument)
35 LFI Leak tester FLOW-BUS Interface
36 DBFC Digital batch flow controller
37 DPIDC Digital PID controller
38 BGW Bus gateway
39 DTC Temperature controller
40 DTM Temperature meter

8.7 DEVICE TYPE unsigned char[6] String R N 90 113/1

Device type information string: String value in max. 6 characters of descriptions in table above.

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9 SPECIAL PARAMETERS

Data Type Range read/write Secured DDE Proc/par

9.1 RESET Unsigned char 0…7 W N 114 115/8
Parameter to reset program, counter or alarms. Default value = 0.

Value Description
0 no reset
1 reset counter value (no mode change) or common reset
2 reset alarm
3 restart batch counter
4 reset counter value (counter off)
5 reset module (soft reset)
6 reset alarm info error bit (bit 0) See ‘Alarm info’
7 reset alarm info warning bit (bit 1) See ‘Alarm info’

To make sure the parameter is accepted send a 0 first.

9.2 INITRESET Unsigned char 0…255 RW N 7 0/10

( key parameter)

Init and reset security key command for network/parameter settings.

Write 64 to enable changing of secured parameters. Write 82 or 0 to disable changing of secured parameters.

When an instrument powers-up this value will be reset to 82 automatically.

9.3 WINK Unsigned char 0…9 W N 1 0/0

Unsigned char in range ‘0’...’9’ send to this parameter lets the instrument which is addressed wink for several seconds for
tracing the physical location. Type of winking depends on instrument. This will be either with red and green LED turn-by-
turn or with special characters on a display. Default setting = 0.

9.4 IOSTATUS Unsigned char 0…255 RW  Y 86 114/11

The parameter IOStatus (parameter 86) is used to read and enable / disable the physical jumpers and micro switch.

Bit Decimal Value Explanation Read/Write Default

0 1 true = read ‘special purpose’ jumper RW 1
1 2 not used 1
2 4 true = read ‘analog mode jumper’ RW 1
3 8 true = read ‘micro switch’ RW 1
4 16 special purpose jumper off/on R(W) (0)
5 32 internal initialization jumper off/on R(W) (0)
6 64 analog mode jumper off/on R(W) (0)
7 128 micro switch off/on R

For bits 4,5,6 the jumper can be a real jumper on the pc board or a virtual jumper (MBC3 type).
In case of a real jumper the bits 4,5,6 are read from the pc board.
In case of a virtual jumper the bits 4,5,6 are set by firmware (MBC3 type).

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9.4.1 Examples of using parameter IOstatus

• When the analog jumper is set the value of parameter 86 will read: 1+2+4+8+64 = 79
• To disable the micro switch bit 3 must be false, value of parameter 86 must be set to.: 1+2+4 = 7
• To disable the analog jumper bit 2 must be false, value of parameter 86 must be set to: 1+2+8= 11

Bit 2 = 0 (don't read ‘analog jumper’)

At power-on of an instrument the jumper will not be read.
The control mode will remain on the value as it was before power-off.
Only when the control mode before power-off is set to the value 5, 9, 18 or 19 the control mode will switch to 0 (digital).

Bit 2 = 1 (read ‘analog jumper’)

At power-on of an instrument the jumper will be read.
Only when the control mode before power-off is set to the value 0, 1, 5, 9, 18 or 19 the control mode will switch to:
- 0 (digital) when jumper 2 is not placed.
- 1 (analog input) when jumper 2 is placed.
Flatconductor
cable

main PC board
9.4.2 Examples of using real jumpers (MBC-I and MBC-
II type)

In normal operation it is not necessary to change the jumper

setting. If it cannot be avoided, the jumpers can be reached by
removing the uppercase of the housing. Opening the uppercase fieldbus
should be done with great care, because the connection of the interface

field bus and main p.c. board is accomplished by a small flat

conductor cable.
Each jumper or switch can be used to make a certain setting With Jumper
by placing a link between a set of pins or by switching one of MBC-II CORI-FLOW L30
the DIP-switches as shown below: digital
J5
with DIP switch

J1 J5 J1
off 4 3 2 1 J2
J2
J3 J3
on J5
(J4) J3
J2
S4 S3 S2 S1 J1

Switch Jumper IOstatus When placed When not placed Remarks

bit (on) (off)
S2 J1 5 Default settings from Settings loaded from
If S2 is placed all settings are
EPROM loaded at non-volatile memory at
erased, including factory
power-up power-up
calibration.
S3 J2 6 Analog input used as Digital (bus) input used Setting depends on how instrument was
standard setpoint for as standard setpoint for ordered. Setting can be changed during
controller at power-up controller at power-up normal operation using parameter “Control
Mode”. At next power-up however, controller
will read jumper first for setpoint source.
S4 J3 4 reserved
- J4 reserved Not always present
S1 J5 Normal RS232 Instrument in FLASH
communication mode

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9.4.3 Example of using the virtual ‘analog mode jumper’ (MBC3 type)

MBC3 instruments can be recognised by the “MBC3” placed on lower left side
of the instrument label (see example in the chapter “MULTIBUS TYPES”).

At power-up of an instrument the 'virtual' ‘analog mode jumper’ (Bit 6 of parameter 86) will determine whether an
instrument will be set to “Analog input’(Analog) or “BUS/RS232”(Digital) Control mode.

The typical value’s for the parameter 86 (IO Status) are:

Value: 79 - Control mode: Analog input (Analog)
Value: 15 - Control mode: BUS/RS-232 (Digital)

Example:
Example using the FLOWDDE server software to change the
Control mode from “Analog input” to “BUS/RS-232” .

Start the FLOWDDE Server software, open the communication and write and read the parameters as adviced below.

- FlowDDE Server software: menu "Flow-BUS" → "test Flow-BUS and DDE"

At ‘Test FLOW-BUS’ select your Channel and Parameter(see below):

- Parameter 7: (initreset) → Write value 64 (actual value is 82)
- Parameter 7 (initreset)→ Read parameter and check value

- Parameter 86: (IO status) → Write value 15 (actual value is 79)

- Parameter 86: (IO status) → Read parameter and check value

- Parameter 7: (initreset) → Write value 82 (actual value is 64)

- Parameter 7 (initreset) → Read parameter and check value

Now the bit 6 of parameter 86 is set to zero and at power-up the control mode will be set to ‘RS232/BUS’ .

For some FLOWDDE Server versions you have to uncheck 'Hide advance parameters" in the
menu ‘Server’ → ‘Settings’ of Flow-DDE to obtain access to the DDE Parameter 86 (IO Status).

-If the actual control mode is not equal to 0, 1, 9 or 18, it will not be overruled by the 'virtual'
‘analog mode jumper’ .

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10 SPECIAL INSTRUMENT FEATURES

10.1 ZEROING
Not applicable for: EL-PRESS (Metal Sealed) Series
IN-PRESS Series
LIQUI-FLOW Series L10(I) / L20(I)
LIQUI-FLOW Series L30

The zero procedure is able to remove zero offset signals on the sensor signal automatically. This automatic procedure
can be started through the BUS/RS232 or by means of the switch on the instrument.

10.1.1 Zeroing with the micro-switch

Start

Warm-up, pressure up the system and fill the instrument according to the process
Set process conditions
conditions.

Stop flow Make sure no flow is going through the instrument by closing valves near the instrument.

With no flow, use the push-button switch (#) on the outside of the instrument to start the
zero adjustment procedure. Press the push-button (#) and hold it, after a short time the
Press and hold red LED will go ON and OFF then the green LED will go ON. At that moment release the
push-button (#).

The zeroing procedure will start at that moment and the green LED will blink fast. The
zeroing procedure waits for a stable signal and saves the zero. If the signal is not stable
Zeroing zeroing will take long (max 180 sec) and the nearest point to zero is accepted. The
procedure will take approx. 10 sec (for CORI-FLOW approx. 120 sec). Always make sure
that there is going no flow through the instrument when performing the zeroing
procedure.

When indication is showing 0% signal and the green indication LED is burning continuously
Ready
again, then the zeroing procedure has been performed well.

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10.1.2 Zeroing with digital communication

The following parameters must be used for zeroing an instrument:

Initreset [unsigned char, RW,0...255, DDEpar. = 7, Process/par. = 0/10]

Control mode [unsigned char, RW,0...255, DDEpar. = 12, Process/par. = 1/4]
Calibration mode [unsigned char, RW,0...255, DDEpar. = 58, Process/par. = 115/1]

Start

Warm-up, pressure up the system and fill the instrument according to the
Set process conditions
process conditions.

Stop flow Make sure no flow is going through the instrument by closing valves
near the instrument.

Send the following values to the parameters in this sequence.

Send parameters Initreset 64
Control mode 9
Calibration mode 0
Calibration mode 9
Zeroing is running
Zeroing Busy
Green LED : normal flash , 0.2 sec on / 0.2 sec off

Set time-out for this loop to 180 seconds

Read When indication is showing 0% signal and the green indication LED is burning
No
‘control mode’ continuously again, then zeroing has been performed well.
<> 9 ? Also parameter control mode goes back to its original value.
Yes Control mode not equal to 9 confirms zeroing is ready.

Send parameters send Initreset 0

Ready

This action will be performed already during production at Bronkhorst®, but may be repeated at wish on site

For (mini) CORI-FLOW always perform a zero on site.

10.2 RESTORE PARAMETER SETTINGS

All parameter value settings in the instruments are stored in non-volatile memory so each time at power-up these
settings are known. However, several settings can be changed afterwards in the field by a user if needed. Sometimes it
may be necessary to get back all original settings. Therefore a backup of all settings, at production final-test, are
stored in non-volatile memory. Because of this it is possible to restore these original factory settings at any moment.
Restoring original factory settings can be achieved by means of the micro-switch on top of the instrument or through
a command via BUS/RS232. See instructions for manual operation with switch and LED’s for details.

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10.3 BUS CONFIGURATION MODE

When the serial communication at the instrument connector (the ‘9 pin D-Sub connector’ or ‘8DIN connector’) is not
configured as RS-232 the instrument cannot be accessed by using the Bronkhorst® FlowDDE Software. The FlowDDE
software requires the FLOW-BUS protocol over RS232 at a baudrate of 38400 baud.

In the ‘Bus Configuration Mode’ the serial communication at the instrument connector is forced to the FLOW-BUS
protocol over RS232 at a baudrate of 38400 baud.

To activate the Configuration Mode by means of the micro switch push button:
1. The power supply of the instrument is switched off.
2. Push the button and hold it while switching on the power
3. Release the button when both LED’s are blinking.
The Configuration Mode is active, communication by FlowDDE is possible.
If the configuration mode is active then the green LED will show a pattern: 2s ON and 0.1s OFF
(Please also see the Led indications table of instruments in normal running mode).

This mode is a toggle mode and it will remain after the instrument is powered off and on again.

The bus safe state will not function if the bus configuration mode is activated.

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11 MANUAL INTERFACE: MICRO-SWITCH AND LED’S

11.1 GENERAL
The micro-switch on top of the digital instrument can be used to start a certain function at the instrument. When the
switch is pressed down, both LED’s will start indicating different patterns in a loop. The switch has to be pressed down
until the 2 LED’s are indicating the right pattern. Then the switch has to be released and the choice has been made.

Normally (when the switch is not pressed) the green and red LED are used for mode indication on digital instruments.

11.1.1 LED and switch locations

GREEN RED GREEN/RED GREEN/RED

NET MOD

STATUS
LAB casing
MICRO- MICRO-
SWITCH SWITCH

Normal DeviceNet (MBC3)

GREEN RED GREEN/RED GREEN/RED

STATUS
NET MOD

MICRO- MICRO-
SWITCH SWITCH
Normal DeviceNet (MBC3)

Industrial GREEN RED

casing

# SWITCH

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11.2 LED’S INDICATIONS

11.2.1 LED indications mode (no switch used)

Led Time Indication

Green
off Continuous Power-off or program not running
on Continuous Normal running/operation mode
Short 0.1 sec on Initialization mode (Init reset = 73)
flash 2.0 sec off For MBC3 type: no bus communication, safe state active.
normal 0.2 sec on Special function mode
flash 0.2 sec off Instrument is busy performing any special function. E.g. auto-zero or self-test
long flash 2.0 sec on For MBC3 type: Bus configuration mode enabled.
0.1 sec off FLOW-BUS Not used
PROFIBUS DP Not used
Modbus Not used
DeviceNet (MBC-II) Idle state
DeviceNet (MBC3) See special table below
EtherCAT Not used
PROFINET Not used
Red
off Continuous No error
Short 0.1 sec on Special mode, see specific field bus for more details
flash 2.0 sec off FLOW-BUS Node occupied: Re-install instrument
PROFIBUS DP No data-exchange between master and slave Automatic recovery
Modbus Data is received or transmitted
DeviceNet (MBC-II) Minor communication error
DeviceNet (MBC3) See special table below
EtherCAT Instrument is not in OP mode (see EtherCAT manual for details)
PROFINET No application relation established
normal 0.2 sec on Warning message.
flash 0.2 sec offAn error occurred of minor importance.
It would be wise to investigate the cause of this.
You are still able to work with your instrument.
See specific field bus for more details
FLOW-BUS Waiting for communication
PROFIBUS DP No details
Modbus No details
DeviceNet (MBC-II) No bus power
DeviceNet (MBC3) See special table below
EtherCAT Not used
PROFINET Not used
long flash 2.0 sec on See specific field bus for more details
0.1 sec off FLOW-BUS Not used
PROFIBUS DP A requested parameter is not available.
See troubleshoot in PROFIBUS DP manual.
Modbus For special service purpose only
DeviceNet (MBC-II) Serious communication error; manual intervention needed
DeviceNet (MBC3) See special table below
EtherCAT Error detected in EtherCAT configuration (see EtherCAT manual
for details)
PROFINET Configuration error. E.g. a requested parameter is not available.
on Continuous Critical error message. A serious error occurred in the instrument.
Instrument needs service before further using.

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Wink Mode Green Red Green Red turn by turn

slow 0.2 sec on Wink mode
wink 0.2 sec off By a command send via FLOW-BUS the instrument can “wink” with Led’s to indicate its
position in a (large) system
normal 1.0 sec on Alarm indication: minimum alarm, limit/maximum alarm; power-up alarm or limit exceeded
wink 1.0 sec off or batch reached.
fast 0.1 sec on Switch-released, selected action started
wink 0.1 sec off

11.2.2 LED indications mode (DeviceNet MBC3)

for this state Led Indication

Network status LED (NET)
Not powered/ Not Off Device is not online
online • The device has not been completed the Dup_MAC_ID test yet.
• The device may not be powered, look at module status LED
• No network power present
Link OK, Online, On Device is online and has connections in the established state
Connected green • For a group 2 device it means that the device is allocated to a master.
Online, Not Flashing The device is online but has no connections in the established state.
connected green • The device has passed the Dup_MAC_ID test, is online but has no
0.5 sec on established connections to other nodes
0.5 sec off • For a group 2 device it means that the device is not allocated to a master.
Connection Time- Flashing One or more I/O connections are in timed-out state.
out red
0.5 sec on
0.5 sec off
Critical link Failure On Failed communication device. The device has detected an error that has
red rendered it incapable of communicating on the network. (Duplicate MAC ID or
bus off)
Module status LED (MOD)
No power Off There is no power applied to the device
Device operational On The device is operating in normal condition.
green
Device in Standby Flashing The device needs commissioning due to configuration missing, incomplete or
(The device needs green incorrect. The device may be in the standby state.
commissioning) 0.5 sec on
0.5 sec off
Unrecoverable fault On The device has an unrecoverable fault, may need replacing.
red
Device self-testing Flashing The device is in self-test.
red / green
0.5 sec on
0.5 sec off
Module and status LEDs sequence at power-up
Network LED (NET) off
Module LED (MOD) green 0.25 sec
Module LED (MOD) red 0.25 sec
Module LED (MOD) green
Network LED (NET) green 0.25 sec
Network LED (NET) red 0.25 sec
Network LED (NET) off

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11.2.3 LED indications using micro-switch at normal running mode of an instrument

When the switch is pressed-down both LED’s will be switched-off for function selection. As long as the switch will be
pressed-down, there will be a change in indication by the 2 LED’s after each 4 seconds. The moment the user
recognizes the indication (LED-pattern) for the function he wants, he must release the switch. Now the wanted
function is triggered.

LED Time Indication

Green Red
off off 0…1 sec Pressing a switch shortly by accident will not cause unwanted reactions of instrument.
off off 1…4 sec In case of min/max alarm or counter batch reached:
Reset alarm (only if reset by keyboard has been enabled)
See specific field bus for more details.
FLOW-BUS When address is occupied:
Automatic installation on FLOW-BUS.
PROFIBUS DP Not used
Modbus Not used
DeviceNet (MBC-II) Not used
DeviceNet (MBC3) Not used
EtherCAT Not used
PROFINET Not used
off on 4…8 sec Reset instrument
Instrument program will be restarted and all warning and error message will be cleared.
During a start-up the instrument will perform a self-test
on off 8…12 sec Auto-zero
Instrument will be re-adjusted for measurement of zero-flow (not for pressure
meter/controller)
NOTE: First make sure there is no flow and instrument is connected to power for at
least 30 minutes!
on on 12…16 sec Set instrument in the FLASH mode
This mode will be indicated by both LED’s off when instrument is normally powered
11.2.4 LED indications using micro-switch at power-up situation
Here is described what the indications are for the functions to be performed at power-up situation of an instrument.
This can be realized by pressing the switch first and while pressing, connecting the power. These actions have a more
‘initializing’ character for the instrument.

LED Time Indication

Green Red
off off 0…4 sec
No action
Pressing a switch shortly by accident will not cause unwanted reactions of the
instrument.
off normal flash 4…8 sec Restore parameters
0.2 sec on, All parameter settings (except field bus settings) will be restored to situation of
0.2 sec off final test at BHT production.
normal flash off 8…12 sec See specific field bus for more details.
0.2 sec on, FLOW-BUS Auto install to bus Instrument will install itself
0.2 sec off to a (new) free node-address on the FLOW-BUS.
PROFIBUS DP / Modbus Not used
Modbus Not used
DeviceNet (MBC-II) Not used
DeviceNet (MBC3) Not used
EtherCAT Not used
PROFINET Not used

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normal flash normal flash 12…16 sec For MBC-II type of instruments, the default address will be set immediately.
0.2 sec on, 0.2 sec on, The default address will be set after leaving this mode (approx. 60 sec)
0.2 sec off 0.2 sec off See specific field bus for default installation address:
FLOW-BUS Node-address = 0
PROFIBUS DP Station address = 126
DeviceNet (MBC-II) MAC-ID = 63
For MBC3 type of instruments the “configuration mode” is activated*

*MBC3 type instruments have additional functionality for Remote/manual install. It also sets the baud
rate and bus type for the main connector back to its default value as is 38K4 and type RS232.
This is called the “configuration mode”
The bus safe state will not function if the bus configuration mode is activated.

11.3 MICRO-SWITCH USE FOR READING / SETTING ADDRESS / MAC-ID AND BAUDRATE

11.3.1 General
The micro-switch can be used for several functions. The function it triggers may be depending on the present field
bus. Use the micro-switch always in combination with the LED’s to prevent errors. The following functions can be
triggered with the micro-switch.
• Set instrument to default installation address/MAC-ID
• Read bus-address/MAC-ID and baud rate
• Change bus-address/MAC-ID and baud rate
• Read control mode Use of “tens” and “unit”
• Change control mode
Address 1 6
To read or change settings by the micro-switch and LED’s, the number
can be separated in “tens” and “units”. The “tens” is the most left part Tens Unit
of the number. The “unit” is the most right decimal of the number. Green LED Red LED

The easiest way to set an address / baud rate is by using the rotary switches on the instrument (if
present). Remember that the rotary switch setting overrides software setting at start-up if the switches
are not in the soft-address position.

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11.3.2 Readout bus-address/MAC-ID and baudrate:

Pressing the switch 3x briefly with intervals of max. 1 second in normal running/operation mode will trigger the
instrument to “show” its bus address/MAC-ID and baud rate. For indication the bus-address/MAC-ID the green LED
will flash the amount of tens and the red LED the amount of units in the number. For indication of baud rate setting,
both LED’s will flash. The flashes are called “count-flashes” and have a pattern of 0.5 sec. on, 0.5 sec. off.

LED indications for bus-address/MAC-ID and baud rate (press switch 3x briefly)
LED LED Time Indication
Green Red
amount of count flashes Off 0 ... 12 sec. tens in bus-address/MAC-ID for instrument
(0...12) Maximum
off Amount of count flashes 0 ... 9 sec. units in bus-address/MAC-ID for instrument
(0...9) Maximum
amount of count flashes amount of count flashes 0 ... 10 sec. baud rate setting for instrument
(0...10) (0...10) Maximum

Value zero will be indicated by a period of 1 sec. off (0.5 sec. off + 0.5 sec. off).

Examples:
• For bus address/MAC-ID 35 the green LED will flash 3 times and the red LED will flash 5 times.
• For bus address/MAC-ID 20 the green LED will flash 2 times and the red LED will flash 0 times.
• For bus address/MAC-ID 3 the green LED will flash 0 times and the red LED will flash 3 times.
• For bus address 126 the green LED will flash 12 times and the red LED will flash 6 times.

Baud rate index table for indication on the LED’s (in baud)
FLOW-BUS PROFIBUS DP DeviceNet Modbus EtherCAT
1 187500 0 not detected 1 125000 1 9600 1 100000000
2 400000* 1 9600 2 250000 2 19200
2 19200 3 500000 3 38400
3 45450 4 57600*
4 93750 5 115200*
5 187500
6 500000
7 1500000
8 3000000
9 6000000
10 12000000

*MBC3 type instruments have additional baud rates available for the several field busses.

EtherCAT bus address is always ‘0’.

Examples:
• For PROFIBUS DP baud rate readout of 12000000 Baud, both LED’s will flash 10 times.
• For DeviceNet baud rate readout of 250000 Baud, both LED’s will flash 2 times.

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11.3.3 Change bus-address/MAC-ID and baudrate:

Pressing the switch 5x briefly with intervals of max. 1 second in normal running/operation mode. Within the time-out
period of 60 seconds it is possible to start changing the bus-address/MAC-ID of the instrument. For certain field bus
systems it is necessary to select the baud rate also. Other field bus systems only have one baud rate or the baud rate
setting will adapt to the setting of the master automatically. In these cases baud rate selection is not needed and will
be skipped.

Procedure for changing bus-address/MAC-ID and baud rate

step action Indication time handling
1 Start Press the switch 5x briefly with intervals of max. 1
second in normal running/operation mode.
2 Set tens of bus- Green LED flashes time-out: Press switch and count green flashes for tens of
address/MAC-ID 0.1 sec on 60 sec bus-address/MAC-ID.
0.1 sec off Release when wanted amount has been count.

count-flashes Counts up to max. 12 and then starts at 0 again.

start when switch When counting fails, keep switch pressed and
is pressed: restart counting for next attempt.
0.5 sec on,
0.5 sec off
3 Set units of bus- red LED flashes time-out: Press switch and count red flashes for units of
address/MAC-ID 0.1 sec on, 60 sec bus-address/MAC-ID.
0.1 sec off Release when wanted amount has been count.

count-flashes Counts up to max. 9 and then starts at 0 again.

start when switch When counting failed, keep switch pressed and
is pressed: restart counting for next attempt.
0.5 sec on,
0.5 sec off
4 Set baud rate of field both red time-out: Press switch and count red and green flashes for
bus communication. and green 60 sec baud rate setting of the specific field bus.
LED flashes Release when wanted amount has been count.
Only for specific 0.1 sec on,
types of field busses: 0.1 sec off Counts up to max. 10 and then starts at 0 again.
e.g. DeviceNet. When counting failed, keep switch pressed and
This part will be count-flashes restart counting for next attempt.
skipped if no baud start when switch
rate needs to be is pressed: Note: selection of 0 means: No change
selected. 0.5 sec on,
0.5 sec off

Instrument returns to normal running/operation mode. Changes are valid when they are made within the time-out
times.

Value zero will be indicated by a period of 1 sec. off (0.5 sec. off + 0.5 sec. off).
When value zero is wanted, press switch shortly and release it again within 1 sec.

Before each action of flash-counting, the LED’s to be used for counting will flash in a high frequency.
(Pattern: 0.1 sec on, 0.1 sec off). As soon as the switch is pressed-down, this LED (or both LED’s) will be
off and the counting sequence will start.

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11.4 MICRO-SWITCH USE FOR READING/CHANGING CONTROL MODE:

11.4.1 Read control mode
For switching between different functions in use of a digital meter or controller several modes are available. More
information about the available control modes can be found at parameter “Control mode”.
Pressing the switch 2x briefly with intervals of max. 1 second in normal running/operation mode will trigger the
instrument to “show” its control mode. For indication of the control mode number the green LED will flash the
amount of tens and the red LED the amount of units in the number. The flashes are called “count-flashes” and have a
pattern of 0.5 sec. on, 0.5 sec. off. The control mode numbers can be found at parameter “control mode”

View current control mode (press switch 2x briefly)

LED time indication
green red
amount of count flashes (0...2) off 0 ... 2 sec. maximum tens in control mode number
off amount of count flashes (0...9) 0 ... 9 sec. maximum units in control mode number

Value zero will be indicated by a period of 1 sec. off (0.5 sec. off + 0.5 sec. off).

11.4.2 Change control mode:

For switching between different functions in use of a digital meter or controller several modes are available. More
information about the available control modes can be found at parameter “Control mode”.
Pressing the switch 4x briefly with intervals of max. 1 second in normal running/operation mode will trigger the
instrument to “change” its control mode.
Change current control mode (press switch 4x briefly)
step action indication time handling
1 Set tens of green LED flashes time-out: Press switch and count green flashes for tens of control
setpoint / control 0.1 sec on 60 sec mode number.
mode number 0.1 sec off Release when wanted amount has been count.

Count-flashes Counts up to max. 2 and than starts at 0 again.

start when switch When counting fails, keep switch pressed and restart
is pressed: counting for next attempt.
0.5 sec on
0.5 sec off
2 Set units of red LED flashes time-out: Press switch and count red flashes for units of control
setpoint / control 0.1 sec on 60 sec mode number.
mode number 0.1 sec off Release when wanted amount has been count.

Count-flashes Counts up to max. 9 and than starts at 0 again. When

start when switch counting failed, keep switch pressed and restart counting
is pressed: for next attempt.
0.5 sec on
0.5 sec off
Instrument returns to normal running/operation mode.
Changes are valid when they are made within the time-out times.
See parameter ‘Control mode’ for behaviour at power-up of the instrument.

Value zero will be indicated by a period of 1 sec. off (0.5 sec. off + 0.5 sec. off).
When value zero is wanted, press switch shortly and release it again within 1 sec.

Before each action of flash-counting, the LED’s to be used for counting will flash in a high frequency.
(Pattern: 0.1 sec on, 0.1 sec off). As soon as the switch is pressed-down, this LED (or both LED’s) will be
off and the counting sequence will start.

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12 TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS

All digital instruments have facilities to run self-test procedures for diagnostics. Most of the instrument functions will
be tested automatically during start-up or normal running mode of the instrument. All results of testing or
malfunctioning will be stored in special diagnostics registers in the non-volatile memory of the instrument. These
registers will contain actual information about the functioning of the instrument. The red LED on top of the
instrument is used to indicate if there is something wrong. The longer the LED is burning (blinking) red, the more is
wrong with the instrument.

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13 SERVICE

For current information on Bronkhorst® and service addresses please visit our website:

 http://www.bronkhorst.com
Do you have any questions about our products? Our Sales Department will gladly assist you selecting the right product
for your application. Contact sales by e-mail:

 [email protected]
For after-sales questions, our Customer Service Department is available with help and guidance. To contact CSD by e-
mail:

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No matter the time zone, our experts within the Support Group are available to answer your request immediately or
ensure appropriate further action. Our experts can be reached at:

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