SMC Networks FC3W5 Series Bedienungsanleitung

No.PF※※-OMA1018

PRODUCT NAME

Flow Controller for Water

MODEL / Series / Product Number

FC3W5##

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 No.PF※※-OMA1018 
 Table of Contents 
 Safety Instructions 3
Model Indication and How to Order 11 
Names and Functions of Product Parts 13 
Definition and terminology 15 
Mounting and Installation 16 
Installation by bracket 16 
Direct mounting 16 
Piping method 17 
Wiring method 19 
Flow rate command input and controlled flow rate 21 
Controlled flow rate and analogue output 22 
Troubleshooting 23 
Specifications 26 
Outline dimensions 28 
Lead wire with M12 connector 29 

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Safety Instructions

These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These

instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are

all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC)*1), and other

safety regulations.

1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components

ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components

IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements

ISO 10218-1: Robots and robotic devices - Safety requirements for industrial robots - Part 1:Robots

etc.

Danger

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

Warning

Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result

in minor or moderate injury.

Warning

1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or

decides its specifications.

Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific

equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on

necessary analysis and test results. The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be

the responsibility of the person who has determined its compatibility with the product. This person should also

continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog information, with a view to

giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the equipment.

2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.

The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly. The assembly, operation and

maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be performed by an operator who is

appropriately trained and experienced.

3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.

1. The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to

prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.

2. When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented

and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions

of all relevant products carefully.

3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.

4. Our products cannot be used beyond their specifications. Our products are not developed,

designed, and manufactured to be used under the following conditions or environments. Use

under such conditions or environments is not covered.

1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to

direct sunlight.

2. Use for nuclear power, railways, aviation, space equipment, ships, vehicles, military application, equipment

affecting human life, body, and property, fuel equipment, entertainment equipment, emergency shut-off

circuits, press clutches, brake circuits, safety equipment, etc., and use for applications that do not conform

to standard specifications such as catalogs and operation manuals.

3. Use for interlock circuits, except for use with double interlock such as installing a mechanical protection

function in case of failure. Please periodically inspect the product to confirm that the product is operating

properly.

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Safety Instructions

Caution

We develop, design, and manufacture our products to be used for automatic control equipment, and

provide them for peaceful use in manufacturing business.

Use in non-manufacturing business is not covered.

Products we manufacture and sell cannot be used for the purpose of transactions or certification specified in the

Measurement Act.

The new Measurement Act prohibits use of any unit other than SI units in Japan.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements

The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance

Requirements”.

Read and accept them before using the product.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer

1. The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered, whichever is

first.∗2)

Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please consult your

nearest sales branch.

2. For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility, a replacement

product or necessary parts will be provided.

This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage incurred due to

the failure of the product.

3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers noted in the

specified catalog for the particular products.

*2) Vacuum pads are excluded from this 1 year warranty.

A vacuum pad is a consumable part, so it is warranted for a year after it is delivered.

Also, even within the warranty period, the wear of a product due to the use of the vacuum pad or failure due to

the deterioration of rubber material are not covered by the limited warranty

Compliance Requirements

1. The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction

(WMD) or any other weapon is strictly prohibited.

2. The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are governed by the relevant security

laws and regulations of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the shipment of a SMC product to

another country, assure that all local rules governing that export are known and followed.

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Operator

This operation manual is intended for those who have knowledge of machinery using pneumatic

equipment, and have sufficient knowledge of assembly, operation and maintenance of such

equipment. Only those persons are allowed to perform assembly, operation and maintenance.

Read and understand this operation manual carefully before assembling, operating or providing

maintenance to the product.

■Safety Instructions

Warning

■Do not disassemble, modify (including replacing the circuit board) or repair.

Otherwise, it can cause an injury or product failure.

■Do not operate the product outside of the specifications.

Do not use the product with flammable or harmful gases or fluids.

It may cause fire, malfunction, or damage to the product.

Check the specifications before use.

■Do not use in an environment where flammable, explosive or corrosive gases are present.

It may cause fire or an explosion.

The product is not designed to be explosion-proof.

■Do not use the product with flammable or highly permeable fluids.

It may cause fire, explosion, damage or corrosion.

■Do not use the product in a place where static electricity is a problem.

Otherwise, it may cause failure or malfunction of the system.

■If using the product in an interlocking circuit:

•Provide a double interlocking system, for example, a mechanical protection function using a different

system.

•Check the product for correct operation.

Otherwise, it may cause an accident due to malfunction.

■The following instructions must be followed during maintenance:

•Turn off the power supply.

•Stop supplying the flow before maintenance.

Otherwise, it may cause an injury.

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Caution

■Do not touch the terminals and connectors while the power is on.

Otherwise, it may cause electric shock, malfunction, and damage to the product.

■After completing maintenance, perform appropriate functional inspections and leak tests.

Stop operation if the equipment does not function correctly or there is a leakage of fluid.

When leakage occurs from parts other than the piping, the product might be faulty.

Disconnect the power supply and stop the fluid supply.

Do not apply fluid if the system is leaking.

Otherwise, it may cause an unexpected malfunction and safety cannot be assured.

■Precautions for handling

○Follow the instructions described below for selecting and handling.

●The instructions on design and selection (installation, wiring, environment, adjustment, operation,

maintenance, etc.) described below must be followed.

Product specifications

•The direct current power supply used should be UL approved as follows.

Circuit (Class 2) of maximum 30 [Vrms] (42.4 V peak) or less, with UL1310 Class 2 power supply unit or UL1585

Class 2 transformer.

•The product is a UL-approved product only if it has a mark on the product body and label.

•Use the product within the specified voltage.

Otherwise, it may cause failure or malfunction.

•The operating fluid is water (0 to 50 oC).

Use of fluids other than those mentioned above is not guaranteed.

Do not use a fluid containing chemicals, synthetic oils including organic solvent, salt, and corrosive gases.

Mixture of these substances may cause damage or operation failure of the product.

•Use the product within the specified operating pressure, flow rate, and temperature range.

Otherwise, it may damage the product, it will not be able to perform proper flow rate control.

•Take care that pressure exceeding the specified range will not be applied due to water pulsation.

(1) Use a water pulsation-resistant valve.

(2) Use elastic piping material such as rubber hose, etc. and an accumulator to absorb impact pressure.

(3) Keep the piping length to a minimum.

•It may be affected by the pulsation of the pump and may destabilize the flow rate measurement and

control.

(1) Install a tank and reduce pulsation.

(2) Use elastic piping material such as rubber hose, etc. and an accumulator to absorb pulsation.

•This product is not suitable for applications to completely cut the flow rate.

If it is necessary to completely cut the flow rate, install a stop valve, etc. separately.

•Impurities including metal ions contained in the fluid may be accumulated in the control valve of the

product and may cause abnormalities such as valve operation failure. Specifically, do not use copper

piping or other piping that tend to have liquation of metal ions.

•Reserve a space for maintenance.

Design the system to allow the required space for maintenance.

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●Product handling

Mounting

•Tighten screws to the specified tightening torque.

If the tightening torque is exceeded, the mounting screws, brackets, the product, and other parts may be damaged.

Insufficient torque can cause displacement of the product from its correct position and looseness of the screws.

(Refer to Mounting and Installation on page 16).

•If a commercially available switching power supply is used, be sure to ground the frame ground (FG)

terminal.

•Do not use where the product is subjected to vibration or impact.

Otherwise, it may damage the internal components and cause malfunction.

•Do not pull the lead wire forcefully or lift the product by the lead wire.

(Tensile strength 49 N or less)

Hold the product body when handling.

Otherwise, it may damage the product and may cause failure and malfunction.

•For piping of the flow controller, hold the piping with a spanner on the metal part of the product only

(metal piping attachment).

Holding other parts with a spanner may damage the product.

Specifically, make sure that the spanner does not damage the M12 connector.

This may damage the connector.

•Any dust left in the piping should be flushed out by air blow before connecting the piping to the product.

Otherwise, it can cause damage or malfunction.

•Refer to the fluid flow direction indicated on the product label during installation and piping.

Otherwise, it will be unable to measure accurately.

•Avoid sudden changes to the piping size on the IN side of the product.

If the piping size is reduced or there is a restrictor such as a valve, close to the product on the IN side, the fluid

velocity distribution in the piping will be disturbed, leading to improper measurement.

An inner diameter of 9 mm or more is recommended for the piping size of the product on the IN side.

•Do not insert metal wires or other foreign matter into the flow path.

The sensor may be damaged causing failure or malfunction.

•Never mount the product in a place that will be used as a mechanical support.

The product may be damaged if excessive force is applied by stepping or climbing onto it.

•If the fluid may contain foreign matter, install and connect a filter on the IN side.

Accurate measurement may not be obtained if foreign matter has adhered to the vortex generator or vortex

detection element of the flow rate sensor unit.

In addition, the adhesion of foreign matter to the valve parts may cause issues with the valve operation. Therefore,

the installation of a filter with 150 meshes (100 µm) or more is recommended.

•Design and install the product to keep the internal passage filled with fluid.

•Do not mount the product with the display facing downward.

•When mounting it vertically, the fluid must flow from the bottom to the top.

An accurate measurement may not be obtained when fluid flows from the top to the bottom due to bubbles of

entrained air.

(There should not be a problem as long as the fluid passage is completely filled with fluid).

•The product body is made of resin. Do not apply load directly to the body when piping.

Otherwise, it may damage and/or cause water leakage.

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Wiring (Including connecting/disconnecting the connectors)

•Do not pull hard on the lead wire.

Otherwise it may damage the internal components and cause malfunction or detachment from the connector.

•Avoid repetitive bending, stretching or applying a heavy object or force to the lead wire.

Repetitive bending stress or tensile stress can cause the sheath of the wire to peel off, or breakage of the wires.

If the lead wire is movable, fix it near to the body of the product.

The recommended bend radius of the lead wire is 6 times the outside diameter of the sheath, or 33 times the

outside diameter of the insulation material, whichever is larger.

Replace any damaged lead wire with a new one.

•Wire correctly.

Incorrect wiring may cause malfunction or damage to the product.

•Do not perform wiring while the power is on.

Otherwise, it may damage the internal components and cause malfunction.

•Do not route wires and cables together with power lines or high voltage lines.

Route the wires of the product separately from power lines or high voltage lines to prevent noise and surge from

entering the signal line.

•Confirm correct insulation of wiring.

Poor insulation (interference with other circuits, poor insulation between terminals, etc.) can apply an excessive

voltage or current to the product causing damage.

•Keep wiring as short as possible to prevent interference from noise and surge.

Do not use a cable longer than 30 m.

Wire the DC(−) line (blue) as close as possible to the power supply.

•When an analogue output is used, install a noise filter (line noise filter, ferrite element, etc.) between the

switch-mode power supply and the product.

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Operating environment

•Do not use the product in an environment where the product is constantly exposed to water splashes.

Otherwise, it may cause failure or malfunction. Take measures such as using a cover.

•Do not use in an atmosphere with corrosive gases, chemicals, sea water, water steam, or where there is

direct contact with any of these.

Otherwise, it may cause failure or malfunction.

•Do not use the product in a place where the product may be exposed to oil or chemicals.

If the product is to be used in an environment containing oils or chemicals such as coolant or cleaning solvent, even

for a short time, it may be adversely affected (damage, malfunction, or hardening of the lead wires).

•Do not use in an area where surges are generated.

Machines or equipment that generate large surges near the product (electromagnetic type lifter, high-frequency

inductive furnace, motor, etc.) may cause deterioration and damage to the internal components. Take protective

measures to isolate the surge sources, and prevent the lines from coming into close contact.

•The product is CE/UKCA marked but is not immune to lightning strikes. Take measures against lightning

strikes in the system.

•Mount the product in a location that is not affected by vibration or impact.

Otherwise, it can cause damage or malfunction.

•Do not use the product in the presence of a magnetic field.

Otherwise, it may cause malfunction.

•Do not use the product in an environment that is exposed to temperature cycles.

Temperature cycles other than ordinary changes in temperature can adversely affect the internal components of the

product.

•Do not expose the product to direct sunlight.

If used in a location directly exposed to sunlight, protect the product using a cover.

Otherwise, it can cause damage or malfunction.

•Observe the specified operating fluid temperature range and operating temperature range.

The fluid temperature range and operating temperature range are 0 to 50°C.

Freezing of fluid may cause damage and malfunction of the controller. Take measures to prevent freezing.

Fluid with a temperature lower than the ambient temperature may damage the product or cause malfunction due to

condensation.

Avoid abrupt temperature changes even within the specified temperature range. Otherwise, it can cause damage or

malfunction.

•Do not operate close to a heat source, or in a location exposed to radiant heat.

Otherwise, it may cause malfunction.

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Adjustment and operation

•Connect the load before turning the power supply on.

•Do not short-circuit the load.

The product may be damaged due to over-current.

•Check that the system is in the status below when performing flow rate control (at flow rate command

input).

(1) A valve in the same piping is open.

(2) Operation of a pump, etc. has been started.

(3) Filled with fluid inside the flow passage of the product.

•The control valve inside the product will be fully opened when the flow rate is insufficient for the

controlled flow rate (when closing the valve, when stopping the pump, or other events). This may delay

the flow rate setting time when restarting control or may shorten the life when such a condition is

repeated. Therefore, turn the power of the product off before the water flow stops when closing the valve

or stopping the pump or fix (maintain) the control valve position using the external input function (control

stop input).

When starting the flow rate control operation, supply water first to allow starting of the flow rate control

and then turn on the power or release the external input (control start).

•The product uses a Karman vortex to measure the flow rate. Karman vortex has the characteristic to

have a decrease in flow rate output when the flow rate is excessive, which may disable accurate flow

rate detection and flow rate control. (Fig. 1)

Excessive flow rate may be applied when the flow rate is not controlled before turning the power on, depending on

the opening of the flow rate control valve inside the product. Therefore, take measures to apply pressure after

turning on the power of the product.

In addition, an excessive flow rate may be applied depending on the pressure if the operation of the flow rate control

valve stops when using the external input signal (control stop input). Therefore, pay attention to the increase of line

pressure when the control is stopped.

Fig. 1 Output characteristics of the flow rate sensor

Maintenance and inspection

•Turn off the fluid supply, turn off the power supply, and confirm safety before performing maintenance

and inspections.

Otherwise, it may cause unintended malfunction of system components.

•Perform regular maintenance and inspections.

There is a risk of unexpected failure of components due to the malfunction of equipment and machinery.

•Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, etc. to clean the product.

These can damage the surface of the body and erase the markings on the product.

Use a soft cloth to remove stains. For heavy stains, use a damp cloth that has been soaked with diluted neutral

detergent and fully squeezed, then wipe up the stains again with a dry cloth.

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