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Alicat Scientific provides a range of hardware and software accessories to accompany our product.
These accessories can be added to an order to create an “out of the box” ready to use laboratory package,
or to minimize the additional components required for an integrated application.
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| Remote Display (RD) |
The Remote Display (RD) option removes the standard display from the unit and allows it to be panel mounted. The RD is ideal for customers with embedded applications
and for OEMs who want the versatility of the display in products where the mass flow meter or mass flow controller can't be accessed.
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| Local Set Point Module (LSPM) |
The local set point module was designed to assist in “out
of box” operation for pressure and flow controllers. It is an
alternative method of supplying a control set point signal to
the controller and may also be used as a remote digital
display via the push-button switch. The LSPM is supplied
with two female 8-pin mini din circular connectors that can
pass through the RS-232 and 0-5Vdc signals. Electric
supply for the controller may also be passed through these
pins. All standard LSPMs may be panel mounted. When
ordering a LSPM the range of the LSPM should match the
operating range of the controller. A DC-62 connector
cable is recommended to simplify connection of the LSPM
to the controller.
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| Battery Pack (BPACK) |
The 9Vdc battery pack may be connected to meters or
gauges to facilitate portable operation. The battery
pack, when installed, provides a female, 8-pin mini-din
circular connector that may be used to continue
accessing the RS-232 and 0-5Vdc signals for
comparison, data recording or data analysis. Please
note that units with the industrial connector, with
4-20mA signals or 0-10Vdc signals are not
compatible with this accessory.
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| Connecting Cables |
The electrical connector on all Alicat units is female. Male electrical
connecting cables can be ordered for a combination of the following
purposes:
• To provide power to the unit from a customer supplied voltage source
• To access output and input signals in communication
• To activate remote tare
DC-61: The 8-pin circular mini-din connector cable is 6' long and has 1 male mating connector. The opposite end is blunt cut with color-coded wires.
DC-6RT: This is a right angle, 8-pin circular mini-din connector cable at 6' long with 1 male mating connector. The opposite end is blunt cut with color-coded wires. This cable is typically used when overall device height is critical.
DC-251: This 8-pin circular mini-din connector cable is 25' long and has 1 male mating connector. The opposite end is blunt cut with color-coded wires.
DC-62: The 8-pin circular mini-din connector cable is also 6' in length, but is provided with a male mating connector on both ends. It is a straight pin-to-pin cable. This cable is typically used with the LSPM or the BB9 accessories.
MD8DB9: This is a male 8-pin circular din to female DB9 adaptor cable. It is 6’ feet in length and is typically used to simplify connection direct to a PC.
IC-10: This is a 6-pin industrial style locking cable that is 10' in length and has 1 male mating connector. The opposite end is blunt cut with color-coded wires. This cable reduces available analog output signals to one parameter. This option is useful for industrial installations in which the cable must be securely connected to the device.
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DB-15: The 15pin Dsub connector is a common connection for process control devices. The Dsub connector is installed in place of the standard 8 pin mini din that is normally used with the Alicat device. A single 15 pin Dsub cable is included with this option.
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| BB9 Communication Module |
The BB9 is designed to help users quickly and easily connect up to 9 Alicat flow and pressure
devices to a single computer using standard DC-62 type connecting cables.
The BB9 is built into a light, yet rugged, composite chassis ideal for mounting in almost any location. A single RS-232 cable
allows a user to independently monitor and operate as many as 9 Alicat flow devices from a single computer. The BB9 will also power
the Alicat devices it is controlling. In installations that require more than 9 Alicat flow devices, multiple BB9s can be used
to control up to 26 Alicat devices.
The BB9 saves time and money by allowing users to quickly and easily connect multiple Alicat devices via a single point. The BB9
is also an ideal solution for multiple flow instrument installations where devices are a long distance from the control site.
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| Alicat Power Supply |
PVPS24U: This is a unregulated 24 Vdc, 120VAC, selectable plug style wall adaptor. It can be used with any Alicat style flow meter, flow controller, pressure controller or pressure gauge.
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| Industrial Carrying Case |
Alicat's industrial carrying case is an ideal storage or transport solution for Alicat flow products. These molded plastic cases are gasket sealed providing an
air and watertight seal. Alicat industrial cases also have a barometric relief valve to prevent damage to the case or to the Alicat flow instrument inside when the
air pressure in the environment changes. The industrial case is a rugged and attractive storage accessory that complements any Alicat device.
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| RS-232 to RS-485 Converter |
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Since most computers have RS-232 communication onboard, Alicat has chosen RS-232 as the digital standard on all of its flow instruments. For those using
RS-485 as their primary standard but would like to use an Alicat device, the RS-232 to RS-485 converter will allow interface between an RS-485 system and Alicat's
flow instrumentation.
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| Process Connections |
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Alicat carries a full line of fittings, filters, hoses and valves to work with all Alicat flow products.
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| Software |
The standard RS-232 serial input and output signals on all of our units are designed to work with the
RS-232 HyperTerminal® available on most PCs. It is possible to transfer text files to a variety of
spreadsheet programs for data logging, graphs and analysis. There is no additional software required
to use the RS-232 communication feature. However, Alicat Scientific offers the
FlowVisionTM
application suite to improve the ease and efficiency of device monitoring and data capturing.
You can also download the LabView drivers for Alicat's meters and controllers from the
support page.
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| Totalizer |
The Totalizer is an optional function that can be added to any flow meter or flow controller. This option adds an additional mode screen that displays the
total flow that has passed through the device. It is available in a variety of count resolutions (in 1 unit increments) and provides a maximum count of 6 digits
that will vary by the chosen resolution of the count. The display totalizer can be ordered to freeze, roll-over to zero, or roll-over to zero with an error signal
when maximum count is reached.
The totalizer display will show elapsed time since the last totalizer reset in 0.1 hour increments.
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