10 zeroing, 11 calibration, 12 supply pressure – Bronkhorst IQ+FLOW (from 01-07-2013) User Manual

Page 10: Zeroing, Calibration, Supply pressure

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IQ+FLOW

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2.10 Zeroing

The zero point of each instrument is factory adjusted. If required the zero point can be re-adjusted over RS232 or by

means of using the micro-switch. Procedure for zeroing by-micro switch (not for pressure meter/controller):

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

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

The setpoint must be zero.

Press micro-switch and hold it. After a short time the red LED will go ON and OFF, then the green LED will go ON.

At that moment release the micro-switch.

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 will take long and the nearest point to zero is

accepted. The procedure will take approximately 10 seconds.

When the indication is showing 0% signal and the green indication LED is burning continuously again, the zeroing

action was successful.

2.11 Calibration

Each IQ

+

FLOW® instrument is factory calibrated. Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. certifies that all instruments meet the

rated accuracy. Calibration is performed using measurement standards traceable to the standards of the Dutch

Metrology Institute (VSL). Calibration certificates are included in the shipment. When operated properly (clean gas,

no pressure shocks, no vibrations, no thermal shocks, etc.), regular maintenance is not required. However, periodical

inspection, recalibration or verification of the accuracy may be subject to individual requirements of the end-user.

2.12 Supply pressure

It is recommended to turn on power before applying pressure on the instrument and to switch off power after

removing pressure.

Turn on fluid supply gently. Avoid pressure shocks and bring the instrument gradually up to the level of the actual

operating conditions. Also switch off fluid supply gently.

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