Type 8742 - Mass Flow Controller (MFC)/ Mass Flow Meter (MFM) for Gases

Type Description

The mass flow controller (MFC) / meter (MFM) Type 8742 for gases is suitable for a wide range of applications. Type 8742 communicates via the Bürkert system bus (büS). This CANopen based interface is suitable for the integration into existing CANopen networks, as well as Industrial Ethernet or fieldbus networks in combination with the fieldbus gateway of Type ME43. The second option is tailor-made for applications with many control loops. Up to 32 MFC / MFM can be connected to one fieldbus gateway. Type ME43 translates the internal CANopen based communication to industry standards for both Industrial Ethernet and fieldbuses. The mass flow controller / meter can always be switched between büS and CANopen communication. Type 8742 can be configured as MFM or MFC. Optional, up to four different gases calibrations can be stored in the device. The thermal MEMS sensor is located directly in the gas stream and therefore reaches very fast response times. A direct-acting proportional valve as regulating unit guarantees high sensitivity. The integrated PI controller ensures outstanding control characteristics of the MFC / MFM. Type 8742 is especially designed for use in harsh environments due to high protection class and explosion-proof.