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Part Number: 541B157AAG/C
May, 2022

The Brooks Smart Interface is a Microsoft®Windows®based software application that provides expanded control
and monitoring capabilities in a process environment for the Brooks®Thermal Mass Flow Meters/Controllers and/
or Pressure Controllers with an RS485 Smart protocol digital interface. Together with this software application the
0260 hardware module can be purchased which is capable of connecting up to 10 Brooks RS485 based Mass
Flow Meters/Controllers and/or Pressure Controllers. Before using the tool, we recommend that you read the
Help available after installation of the Brooks Smart Interface software application.
Note that all documents and software are available for download in the Documentation section of
www.BrooksInstrument.com.
This Quick Start Guide applies to the Model 0260 Secondary Electronics and the below listed RS485/Smart Protocol
equipped devices:
• SLA58xx, MFC/MFM/PC (Rev A and Rev B)
• SLAMfxx, MFC/MFM/PC (Rev A and Rev B)
• GF040, MFC/MFM
• 4800, MFC/MFM
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Installation Section 1
1.1 System Requirements ....................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Hardware Requirements.................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Uninstall Previous Brooks Smart Interface .....................................................................................1-1
1.4 Install the Brooks Smart Interface...................................................................................................1-1
1.5 Install the Brooks 0260 Hardware...................................................................................................1-5
1.6 Control Smart Interface fromAnother Application ...........................................................................1-6
1.7 End Users LicenseAgreement .......................................................................................................1-7
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1.1 Outline Drawing for Brooks 0260 Secondary Electronics Device....................................................1-5
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1.1 System Requirements
The Brooks Smart Interface software application can be installed on a
Windows PC under the following requirements:
•Microsoft Windows XP (SP2), Windows 10, Vista or 7
•Two spare USB Ports, one for the security dongle which enables the
user to run the Brooks Smart Interface application, one for connecting
the 0260 hardware module. Up to 10 Brooks Mass Flow Meters/
Controllers and/or Pressure Controllers can be connected to one single
0260 hardware module.A third USB Port is needed if you want to
connect up to 20 devices. The Smart Interface software application
supports up to 30 Brooks Mass Flow Meters and Controllers
1.2 Hardware Requirements
•0260 hardware module, capable of connecting up to 10 Brooks
RS485 S-Protocol based Mass Flow Meter/Controllers and/or Pressure
Controllers
•Power cord
•USB cable typeAto B
•RS485 Communication/Power cable - see note below. Circular self
latching Lemo 5 way 2B series in-line plug provided to enable custom
wiring by user.
•USB security dongle (in case the Brooks Smart Interface software
application is purchased)
Note: Custom Multi-Drop RS485 cable available from Brooks Instrument.
1.3 Uninstall Previous Brooks Smart Interface
Prior to installing the Brooks Smart Interface software application you first
need to uninstall any previous versions of the Smart Interface and HASP
SRM driver software.
1.4 Install the Brooks Smart Interface
1. Make sure that the 0260 hardware module is not connected.
2. To install the Brooks Smart Interface software application, place the
Smart Interface CD-ROM into the drive. If the installation shell does not
come up automatically, find the installation file ‘Autorun.exe’on the CD-
ROM and double-click to launch the program. The following window will
appear. If you didn’t purchase the CD-ROM you can download the CD-
ROM contents from the Brooks website www.BrooksInstrument.com
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3. Make sure that any old versions of the Smart Interface applications and
HASP SRM drivers have been uninstalled, see previous section of this
document.
4. Next, click on the ‘Brooks Smart Interface’ button to install the
application.
5. Click the ‘Next’ button on the ‘Welcome’ screen:
6. Click the ‘IAgree’ button to accept the license agreement.
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8. Click the ‘Next’ button to install the HASP SRM driver, which is needed
to support the security dongle.
7. The Brooks Smart Interface installation is in progress.
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9. The USB to serial driver is installed silently, if you want to rerun the
USB to serial driver install you can execute ‘USBDriverSetup.exe’in
folder ‘<Program Files>\Brooks Instrument\SmartInterface\USB Drivers’
10. In case you need to manually install the USB to serial driver you
can find the driver installation files in:
<Program Files>\Brooks Instrument\SmartInterface\USB Drivers
11.Once you’ve dismissed the ‘Finished’screen, the installation of the
Smart Interface is complete. The Smart Interface application can be
started by using the shortcut in the ‘Start->All Programs’menu or the
icon on the desktop shown below. Note that you need to insert the USB
security dongle into a USB port in order to run the Smart Interface
application.
12. Start the Smart Interface application and visit the ‘Help->Quick
Start Guide’to quickly get familiar with the software application setup.
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1.5 Install the Brooks 0260 Hardware
1. If you didn’t purchase the Brooks Smart Interface software application
you still have to run the installation of this software application in order
to get the installation files for the USB to serial driver, see list items 9
and 10 of the previous section for the location of the driver files and
driver installation application. The Brooks Smart Interface software
installation can be downloaded from the Brooks website
www.BrooksInstrument.com note that you will not be able to run this
application without the security dongle.
2. Connect the RS485 communication and power cable to the 0260
hardware module. On the other end of the cable connect any Brooks
Mass Flow Meters/Controllers and/or Pressure Controllers.
3. Connect the power cord to the 0260 hardware module and insert the
other end to anAC power source.
4. Connect the USB cable to the 0260 and the PC.
(See Figure 1.1 showing dimensions)
Figure 1.1 Outline Drawing for Brooks®0260 Secondary Electronics Device
Labeling on bottom of unit indicates:
Manufacturer and Address
Warnings
Serial Number
Model Number
Reference Number
Agency Approvals
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1.6 Control Smart Interface fromAnother Application
The basic functions of the Brooks Smart Interface application can be
controlled by another application. For more information on this you’re
referred to the ‘How to Control Brooks Smart Interface from a separate
program’ help page. The LabVIEWTM application described in this help
page is available in ‘<Program Files>\Brooks
Instrument\SmartInterface\Examples\ClipBoardWriteRead.vi’
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1.7 End User License Agreement
Brooks Instrument
Smart Interface Software License
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY
BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CONTAINED WITHIN THIS PACKAGE, YOU (“LICENSEE”) AGREE TO ENTER INTO A
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) WITH BROOKS INSTRUMENT (“BROOKS”) UNDER THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, RETURN THE SOFTWARE
FOR A REFUND.
GRANT OF LICENSE:
BROOKS grants to LICENSEE a non-exclusive and non-transferable license to use the Smart Interface software solely for LICENSEE’s
own use on any single computer, provided the Software is in use only on one computer at any time. If LICENSEE has multiple licenses
for the Software, then at any time LICENSEE may have as many copies of the Software in use as licenses.
COPYRIGHT:
The Software and associated documentation (“Product”) is owned by BROOKS and is protected by United States copyright laws and
international treaty provisions. Therefore, LICENSEE must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material (e.g., a book or
musical recording) except that LICENSEE may make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes. All copies of the
Software are subject to the terms of this AGREEMENT. LICENSEE may copy the documentation so long as the total number of copies,
including any copies supplied by BROOKS, does not exceed the number of licenses. All titles, trademarks, copyrights and restricted
notices shall be reproduced in all Product copies.
RETENTION OF RIGHTS:
The Software is licensed, not sold. BROOKS shall retain all right, title and interest including, but not limited to, copyright and other
proprietary rights in the Product. LICENSEE shall not acquire any rights, express or implied, in the Software, or any related trademark,
trade name, logo or product designation, other than those specified in this AGREEMENT. Use of the term “purchase” or “sale” shall not
connote transfer of title or ownership.
OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
LICENSEE shall not, without BROOKS’ prior written consent, (a) rent, lease, lend, sub-license, or otherwise transfer the materials or
LICENSEE’s rights hereunder; (b) remove or obscure proprietary or copyright notices which may be set forth on the Product; or (c)
reverse engineer, alter, decrypt, decompile, extract, disassemble, modify or translate the Software. Use of Software in conjunction with
any mechanical modification, alteration or repair of BROOKS’ products is not recommended. Such modification, alteration or repair of
BROOKS’ products by LICENSEE can result in death or bodily injury. LICENSEE is advised to return products to BROOKS or an
authorized service provider for such modification, alteration or repair.
UPGRADES:
License upgrades may become available for the Software. Upgrades may be offered to LICENSEE at a nominal cost.
WARRANTY:
BROOKS warrants the original Software media, as well as the documentation and hardware (“Related Materials”), to be free from
defective materials or workmanship in normal use for twelve (12) months from first use, not to exceed eighteen (18) months from
shipment by BROOKS. BROOKS further warrants that the Software will substantially perform in accordance with the accompanying
documentation. BROOKS will repair or replace, free of charge, that Software media or Related Materials that BROOKS finds to be
defective in materials or workmanship if returned to BROOKS, transportation charges prepaid, within the foregoing period. Where
Software upgrades are provided, BROOKS’ warranty hereunder shall be limited to ninety (90) days from shipment by BROOKS.
BROOKS GRANTS ONLY THE ABOVE STATED EXPRESS WARRANTY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE GRANTED INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
LIABILITY:
REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION UNDER WHICH A CLAIM MAY ARISE, INCLUDING CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHER CAUSES OF ACTION, IN NO EVENT SHALL BROOKS BE LIABLE FOR: (A) ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; (B) ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF USE, DATA, PROFITS, PRODUCT, OR WORK DAYS; OR (C) ANY PROPERTY DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF, OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH, THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. BROOKS’
TOTAL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES HEREUNDER SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE FEE PAID BY
LICENSEE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
EXPORT:
LICENSEE agrees to comply fully with all relevant export laws and regulations of the United States (“Export Laws”) to assure that
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neither the Software, nor any direct product thereof, is exported, directly or indirectly, in violation of Export Laws; or is intended to be
used for any purposes prohibited by the Export Laws, including without limitation, nuclear, chemical or biological weapons proliferation.
GOVERNING LAW:
The laws of the State of Missouri shall govern as to the interpretation, validity and effect of this AGREEMENT, and the parties agree that
Missouri has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter and is the desired venue for formal resolution of all disputes not amicably
settled by discussion between the parties.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all previous
discussions, representations, agreements, and understandings.
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BROOKS SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Brooks is committed to assuring all of our customers receive the ideal flow solution for their application, along with
outstanding service and support to back it up. We operate first class repair facilities located around the world to provide
rapid response and support. Each location utilizes primary standard calibration equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability
for repairs and recalibration and is certified by our local Weights and Measures Authorities and traceable to the relevant
International Standards.
Visit www.BrooksInstrument.com to locate the service location nearest to you.
START-UP SERVICE AND IN-SITU CALIBRATION
Brooks Instrument can provide start-up service prior to operation when required.
For some process applications, where ISO-9001 Quality Certification is important, it is mandatory to verify and/or (re)calibrate
the products periodically. In many cases this service can be provided under in-situ conditions, and the results will be traceable
to the relevant international quality standards.
SEMINARS AND TRAINING
Brooks Instrument can provide seminars and dedicated training to engineers, end users and maintenance persons.
Please contact your nearest sales representative for more details.
Due to Brooks Instrument's commitment to continuous improvement of our products, all specifications are subject to change
without notice.
TRADEMARKS
Brooks................................................................... Brooks Instrument, LLC
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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