BRONKHORST FLEXI-FLOW Compact User manual

FLEXI-FLOW™ Compact
Mass Flow & Pressure Meter/Controller
with TCS Technology
Quick Start Guide English
Doc. no.: 9.17.157 rev. A
Date: 29-03-2022
FLEXI-FLOW™ Compact
Mass Flow & Pressure Meter/Controller
with TCS Technology
Quick Start Guide English
Doc. no.: 9.17.157 rev. A
Date: 29-03-2022
Customer Care
For current information about Bronkhorst® and worldwide service addresses, please visit our
website.
For after-sales questions, help and guidance, our Customer Care department can be contacted by e-
mail:
 [e-mail]
No matter the time zone, our experts within the Customer Care department are available to answer
your request immediately or take appropriate further action. Our experts can be reached at:
 [phone]
Service and returns
For current information about Bronkhorst®, worldwide service addresses and return
information, visit the Service & Support section on our website:
 www.bronkhorst.com/service-support (or scan the QR code)
Disposal
If you are a customer within the European Union and wish to dispose of Bronkhorst®
equipment bearing the symbol of a crossed out waste disposal bin, Bronkhorst can take
care of proper dismantling, recycling and/or reuse. Just return the item(s) following the
return instructions on our website; please mention in the covering letter that you are
returning the product for disposal.
In countries outside the EU, disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) may be subject to
local or national directives and/or legislation. If applicable, consult local or national authorities to
learn how to handle EEE properly in your area.
Disclaimer
This document has been reviewed and is believed to be accurate. Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. does
not assume liability for errors, inaccuracies or absence of information. The material in this document
merely serves information and illustration purposes; no rights can be derived from its contents.
Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. reserves the right to modify or improve its products and documentation
without prior notice. Device specifications and the contents of the package may deviate from what
is stated in this document.
Copyright
Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V.
Nijverheidsstraat 1a
NL-7261 AK Ruurlo, The Netherlands
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.bronkhorst.com

Complete documentation
For a comprehensive instruction manual, hook-up diagrams and other applicable
d
ocumentation about the FLEXI-FLOW™ Compact, visit the Bronkhorst® product
p
ages:

www.bronkhorst.com/flexi-flow (or scan the QR code)
Intended use
T
he FLEXI-FLOW™ Compact has been developed to measure and/or control mass flow rates and
p
ressures of clean, dry, non-corrosive and non-toxic gases in a fluid system.
T
he product is suited for general purpose indoor (dry) applications, like laboratories and machine
e
nclosures, under the following constraints:
Ambient temperature
:
0 … 50 °C
Operating pressure
:
16 bar (g) max.
Power supply
:
24 Vdc
R
esponsibility for the use of the equipment regarding its intended use, suitability for the intended
a
pplication, cleaning and compatibility of process media with the applied materials lies solely with
t
he user.
Safety notes
· The product(s) described in this document may only be handled by qualified personnel
who are familiar with combined fluid and electrical systems and who recognize the
associated hazards (e.g. (high) fluid pressure, electric shock).
· The user is responsible for taking the necessary safety measures to prevent damage
and/or injury while working with the equipment and process media (as described in the
associated Material Safety Data Sheets).
· The equipment and its accessories must be used in accordance with their intended use,
specifications and operating instructions.
· Opening the equipment is not allowed.
· If the product is defective or otherwise does not meet your requirements, please contact
your Bronkhorst representative for assistance or advice.

Complete documentation
For a comprehensive instruction manual, hook-up diagrams and other applicable
documentation about the FLEXI-FLOW™ Compact, visit the Bronkhorst® product
pages:
 www.bronkhorst.com/flexi-flow (or scan the QR code)
Intended use
The FLEXI-FLOW™ Compact has been developed to measure and/or control mass flow rates and
pressures of clean, dry, non-corrosive and non-toxic gases in a fluid system.
The product is suited for general purpose indoor (dry) applications, like laboratories and machine
enclosures, under the following constraints:
Ambient temperature
:
0 … 50 °C
Operating pressure
:
16 bar (g) max.
Power supply
:
24 Vdc
Responsibility for the use of the equipment regarding its intended use, suitability for the intended
application, cleaning and compatibility of process media with the applied materials lies solely with
the user.
Safety notes
· The product(s) described in this document may only be handled by qualified personnel
who are familiar with combined fluid and electrical systems and who recognize the
associated hazards (e.g. (high) fluid pressure, electric shock).
· The user is responsible for taking the necessary safety measures to prevent damage
and/or injury while working with the equipment and process media (as described in the
associated Material Safety Data Sheets).
· The equipment and its accessories must be used in accordance with their intended use,
specifications and operating instructions.
· Opening the equipment is not allowed.
· If the product is defective or otherwise does not meet your requirements, please contact
your Bronkhorst representative for assistance or advice.
Product overview
1. Power & signal connector (9-pin D-sub)
2. Address selection switch
3. Service port (USB-C)
4. Fluid inlet
5. Status indication LED
6. Control valve
7. Fluid outlet
8. Flow direction
Installation
1
RS-485 D0 (A/A')
2
Not connected
3
Not connected
4
0 Vs
5
Not connected
6
RS-485 D1 (B/B')
7
+Us (24 Vdc)
8
0 Vs
9
Shield
Mounting
Use mounting holes to attach instrument to
stable underground
Electrical connection
9-pin D-sub male connector - pinning
· Verify that the power supply has sufficient capacity to install the instrument into the
network.
· Always turn off electrical power before connecting equipment electrically.
Configuration
Set instrument address
0: digital parameter setting
1-9: set manually (overrides the digital
parameter)
Digital configuration
After installing FlowSuite, establish
connection through service port (USB-C)
Configure with FlowSuite
Install FlowSuite
bronkhorst-flowsuite
bronkhorst-flowsuite

Product overview
1. Power & signal connector (9-pin D-sub)
2. Address selection switch
3. Service port (USB-C)
4. Fluid inlet
5. Status indication LED
6. Control valve
7. Fluid outlet
8. Flow direction
Installation
1
RS-485 D0 (A/A')
2
Not connected
3
Not connected
4
0 Vs
5
Not connected
6
RS-485 D1 (B/B')
7
+Us (24 Vdc)
8
0 Vs
9
Shield
Mounting
Use mounting holes to attach instrument to
stable underground
Electrical connection
9-pin D-sub male connector - pinning
· Verify that the power supply has sufficient capacity to install the instrument into the
network.
· Always turn off electrical power before connecting equipment electrically.
Configuration
Set instrument address
0: digital parameter setting
1-9: set manually (overrides the digital
parameter)
Digital configuration
After installing FlowSuite, establish
connection through service port (USB-C)
Configure with FlowSuite
Install FlowSuite
bronkhorst-flowsuite bronkhorst-flowsuite

Powering up
· Check leak tightness of fluid system before applying full operating pressure
· For reliable operation, make sure fluid stream is uncontaminated.
1. Power up 2. Pressurize fluid system
3. Green indication LED: ready to use!

FLEXI-FLOW™ Compact
Mass Flow & Pressure Meter/Controller
with TCS Technology
Quick Start Guide English
Doc. no.: 9.17.157 rev. A
Date: 29-03-2022
Powering up
· Check leak tightness of fluid system before applying full operating pressure
· For reliable operation, make sure fluid stream is uncontaminated.
1. Power up
2. Pressurize fluid system
3. Green indication LED: ready to use!
Customer Care
For current information about Bronkhorst® and worldwide service addresses, please visit our
w
ebsite.
F
or after-sales questions, help and guidance, our Customer Care department can be contacted by e
-
m
ail:

[e-mail]
N
o matter the time zone, our experts within the Customer Care department are available to answer
y
our request immediately or take appropriate further action. Our experts can be reached at:

[phone]
Service and returns
For current information about Bronkhorst®, worldwide service addresses and return
i
nformation, visit the Service & Support section on our website:
 www.bronkhorst.com/service-support (or scan the QR code)
Disposal
If you are a customer within the European Union and wish to dispose of Bronkhorst®
e
quipment bearing the symbol of a crossed out waste disposal bin, Bronkhorst can take
c
are of proper dismantling, recycling and/or reuse. Just return the item(s) following the
r
eturn instructions on our website; please mention in the covering letter that you are
r
eturning the product for disposal.
I
n countries outside the EU, disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) may be subject to
l
ocal or national directives and/or legislation. If applicable, consult local or national authorities to
learn how to handle EEE properly in your area.
Disclaimer
T
his document has been reviewed and is believed to be accurate. Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V. does
n
ot assume liability for errors, inaccuracies or absence of information. The material in this document
m
erely serves information and illustration purposes; no rights can be derived from its contents.
B
ronkhorst High-Tech B.V. reserves the right to modify or improve its products and documentation
w
ithout prior notice. Device specifications and the contents of the package may deviate from what
i
s stated in this document.
Copyright
Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V.
Nijverheidsstraat 1a
NL-7261 AK Ruurlo, The Netherlands
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.bronkhorst.com