BRONKHORST FLOW-BUS Bedienungsanleitung

Instruction manual

FLOW-BUS interface

for digital

Mass Flow / Pressure instruments

Doc. no.: 9.17.024K Date: 26-02-2010

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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9.17.024 Page 2

SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL

This manual covers the interface part of digital massflow / pressure instruments for gases and

/ or liquids. It describes the communication between the instrument and the operator according

to the specific (fieldbus) protocol.

More information can be found in other documents.

Multibus instruments have modular instruction manuals consisting of:

-General instructions digital Mass Flow / Pressure instruments

laboratory style / IN-FLOW (document nr. 9.17.022)

-General instructions CORI-FLOW (document nr. 9.17.031)

-Operation instructions digital instruments (document nr. 9.17.023)

-Fieldbus/interface description:

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Short form start-up

Procedure:

1Connect instrument to the bus

cablecable

Y-adapter

7.03.319

cable

cable RJ45 toM12

beginterminator

7.03.297

Y-adapter

7.03.241

Y-adapter

7.03.319 Y-adapter

7.03.319

endterminator

7.03.321

Y-adapter

7.03.319

patchcable

Y-adapter

7.03.241

patchcable

Y-adapter

7.03.241

Y-adapter

7.03.241

patchcable

Y-adapter

7.03.241

beginterminator

7.03.297

patchcable

endterminator

7.03.298

Y-adapter

7.03.241

endterminator

7.03.321

Y-adapter

7.03.319

beginterminator

7.03.297

Y-adapter

7.03.241

Y-adapter

7.03.241

endterminator

7.03.298

beginterminator

7.03.297

Y-adapter

7.03.241

patchcable cable RJ45 to M12

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9.17.024 Page 4

cable

endterminator

7.03.321

Y-adapter

7.03.319

Y-adapter

7.03.319

Y-adapter

7.03.319

cable cable

Y-adapter

7.03.241

beginterminator

7.03.297

cable RJ45 to M12

Y-adapter

7.03.319

cable

Y-adapter

7.03.319

Y-adapter

7.03.241

cable RJ45 to M12

Y-adapter

7.03.319

cable

cable RJ45 to M12

cable

Y-adapter

7.03.319 Y-adapter

7.03.319

power isolator

1.09.239

Y-adapter

7.03.241

beginterminator

7.03.297

endterminator

7.03.298

Y-adapter

7.03.241

patchcable

Y-adapter

7.03.241

patchcable patchcable patchcable

Y-adapter

7.03.241 Y-adapter

7.03.241

patchcable

patchcablepatchcable

Y-adapter

7.03.241

patchcable

Y-adapter

7.03.241

Y-adapter

7.03.241

Y-adapter

7.03.241

patchcable

Y-adapter

7.03.241

power isolator

7.03.350

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endterminator

7.03.321

Y-adapter

7.03.319

Bronkho rst

HIGH-TECH

beginterminator

7.03.297

endterminator

7.03.298 endterminator

7.03.298

Y-adapter

7.03.241 Y-adapter

7.03.241

beginterminator

7.03.297

Y-adapter

7.03.241

Y-adapter

7.03.241

patchcable patchcable patchcable

Bronkhorst

HIGH-TECH

Bronkho rst

HIGH-TECH

Bronkhorst

HIGH-TECH

Y-adapter

7.03.319

Incorrect Correct

Y-adapter

7.03.319

endterminator

7.03.321

Y-adapter

7.03.319

beginterminator

7.03.297

Y-adapter

7.03.241

Incorrect Correct

The last instrument on the bus needs a bus-end-termination connector (black).

The first module on the bus (either an E-7000 module for digital instruments or a FLOW-BUS interface

module to a PC) needs a bus begin – terminator (red).

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2 Make instrument operational on the bus

(give it a FLOW-BUS node-address)

If rotary switches are present on the side of the instrument, please see paragraph 2.6.4.

Complete FLOW-BUS systems are already factory configured and tested and will be directly operational on

the bus. However, changes in the system or adding new modules could need new (free) addresses on the

FLOW-BUS.

Watch the LED’s on top of the instrument when the instrument powers-up.

If the green LED is burning continuously and the red LED is off, everything is o.k. the instrument is

operational on the bus.

If the red LED is blinking slowly, the FLOW-BUS address is already occupied. In that case: press the micro

push-button and release it after 2 seconds. Now the instrument is operational on the bus (pressing the push-

button for 1 to 4 seconds will activate the auto install function, the instrument will install itself to a free node-

address).

3 Make link to operator module

(search module on the bus with the operator).

You can search for this instrument, looking for type and serial number.

a With E-7000 module for digital instruments:

Go to the FLOW-BUS menu and select “OPERATE INSTR.”.

Use <- or -> keys to search the bus for the wanted instrument.

Instruments can be identified by their serial number. Also both LED’s on the instrument will blink turn by

turn (wink) for some seconds.

When found, press middle-key (enter) to make connection for operation.

b With PC-software application:

When you use FLOWDDE or FLOWBUS.DLL (for Windows applications) all

modules connected to FLOW-BUS will be recognised automatically. They will be assigned to a channel

for operation. (see FLOW-DDE configuration menu)

Other programs will have to get procedures for reading identification of instruments. For details, see

FLOW-BUS software documentation.

Send a setpoint to the instrument and check the measured value

Let the instrument warm-up for 30 minutes for best accuracy

Your Mass Flow Meter/Controller is now ready for operation.

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Table of contents

1Changing parameters via FLOW-BUS.......................................................................................................................8

2FLOW-BUS.................................................................................................................................................................9

2.1 General................................................................................................................................................................9

2.2 Technical information ..........................................................................................................................................9

2.3 Cables ...............................................................................................................................................................10

2.4 Termination .......................................................................................................................................................10

2.5 Power supply.....................................................................................................................................................11

2.6 Installation .........................................................................................................................................................11

2.6.1 Automatic installation to FLOW-BUS.........................................................................................................11

2.6.2 Remote installation to FLOW-BUS ............................................................................................................11

2.6.3 Install to bus on a pre-defined node-address or re-address instrument on the bus..................................12

2.6.4 Install to bus via rotary switches on the side of the instrument (if present)...............................................12

2.7 Security and flexibility........................................................................................................................................13

3FLOW-BUS system operation with computer...........................................................................................................14

3.1 Communication with FLOW-BUS DDE server..................................................................................................14

3.2 Communication with FLOW-BUS directly through DLL ....................................................................................14

3.3 Communication with interface directly through RS232.....................................................................................14

4FLOW-BUS connector..............................................................................................................................................15

TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................................................16

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1 Changing parameters via FLOW-BUS

For security reasons all important instrument settings can only be changed after entering a

password (using E-7000 readout/control modules) or after sending a security-parameter (using

PC-software programs).

For operation of instruments there is always free access to the parameters (e.g. setpoint,

control mode, setpoint slope, changing fluid).

Changing of settings however, is secured (e.g. calibration parameters, input + output

adjustments, identification, FLOW-BUS network settings).

When using Bronkhorst High-Tech Electronics, like E-7000 systems, changing of parameter

settings at digital instruments is possible via the menu.

However, when changing of parameter settings via other (self-made) software running on

computers using RS232 and/or FLOW-BUS DLL and/or FLOWDDE is wanted, for safety

reasons setting of special initialisation parameters is needed first.

For changing secured parameter values by means of a PC-software program contact

Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V.

Nijverheidsstraat 1a

7261 AK Ruurlo

The Netherlands

tel: +31-573-458800

fax: +31-573-458808

mail: help.flowbus@bronkhorst.com

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FLOW-BUS

IN/OUT

7.03.297

BEGIN TERMINATOR

7.03.241

MODULAR Y-ADAPTER

USERTAG AIR

10.00 ln/min

1.09.240

END TERMINATOR

EL-FLOW

mass flow meter/controller

FLOW-BUS

CE Ruurl o-Holland

EL-FLOW

mass flow meter/controller

FLOW-BUS

CE Ruurlo-Holland

EL-FLOW

massf low meter/controller

FLOW-BUS

CE Ruurl o-Holland

EL-FLOW

massflow meter/controller

FLOW-BUS

CE Ruurlo-Holl and

7.03.299

RJ45 Multi-port adaptor 7.03.299

RJ45 Multi-port adaptor

EL-FLOW

mass flow meter/controller

FLOW-BUS

CE Ruurlo-Holland

EL-FLOW

massf low meter/controller

FLOW-BUS

CE Ruurlo-Holland

EL-FLOW

massflowmeter/controller

FLOW-BUS

CE Ruurlo-Holland

EL-FLOW

mass flow meter/controller

FLOW-BUS

CE Ruurlo-Holland

Node 1

Node 2

Node 3

Node 4

Node 5

Node 6

Node 7

Node 8

Node 9

Node 10

PowerIsolator

1.09.239

RS232

2 FLOW-BUS

2.1 General

FLOW-BUS is a 3-wire, RS485-based fieldbus communication system for parameter value exchange between

digital BRONKHORST HIGH-TECH B.V. products.

In this system each instrument/device is equipped with a micro-controller for its own dedicated task but also for

exchanging parameter value information with other instruments/devices connected to the same FLOW-BUS

system.

2.2 Technical information

FLOW-BUS systems may have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 126 connections.

The maximum length for datalines between the first and the last connection may be up to approx. 600 meters.

Longer distances are only possible in combination with special bus-repeater modules.

Each instrument/device connection T-part (stub) must be kept as short as possible (max. cable length 0.5

meter!).

The baudrate used to transport messages is 187.5 Kbaud.

FLOW-BUS is a multi-master network with a token-ring architecture.

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2.3 Cables

For connecting instruments to the FLOW-BUS you need shielded cables with at least 3 wires (for data only).

Recommended are twisted wire cables for RS485-communications with 100 or 120 Ohm impedance.

All Bronkhorst High-Tech FLOW-BUS cables have also integrated power-supply wires.

For the use in the EL-FLOW range (non IP-65) it is best to use Shielded (+Foiled) Twisted Pair patch-cables

with RJ45 modular jack connectors (8-pins for data and power-supply connections).

For the use in for example the IN-FLOW range or CORI-FLOW range (IP-65 applications) it is best to use

DeviceNet Drop cables assembled on both sides with male connector M12 – female connector M12 (5-pins for

data and power-supply connections).

In case of powering instruments or transporting data over longer distances Bronkhorst High-Tech offers also

special RS485 FLOW-BUS datacable, with lower voltage-drop.

Bronkhorst High-Tech can advise you when to use this special cable, but for most cases the standard

patch-cables will do well.

If more cables are used in one system, they have to be connected as a daisy-chain. This means that the

total FLOW-BUS system has only one begin and one end.

For connecting instruments to the bus, Bronkhorst High-Tech offers special drop-cables which enable you

to build a daisy chained network of FLOW-BUS modules.

2.4 Termination

For best quality of data transfer FLOW-BUS should be terminated correctly.

Termination can be performed with special termination-connectors, offered by Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V.

At the begin of each FLOW-BUS system there always must be a resistor network as showed above.

This begin-terminator needs to be part of your system. Bronkhorst High-Tech offers special begin-termination

connectors with the resistor network.

This handles correct termination but also gives a defined voltage on the RS485-A and -B line for even more

reliability of the FLOW-BUS system.

Bronkhorst High-Tech advises always to use a termination resistor at the end of the bus in your system .

This end-terminator is also offered by Bronkhorst High-Tech and handles correct termination for the

FLOW-BUS.

Black

End

termination

Begin

termination

Red 0Vdc

Connected

modules

0Vdc

Power

supply

RS485-A

RS485-B

RS485-A

RS485-B

FLOWBUS

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