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Model GFC thermal Mass Flow Controllers
are designed to indicate and control set
flow rates of gases.
The GFC combines the characteristics and
accuracy of conventional mass flow
devices into a unique compact design at
low costs previously unattainable.
Each of these controllers incorporates an
advanced straight tube sensor in conjunc-
tion with flow passage elements
constructed of aluminum and brass for
non-corrosive gases or 316 stainless steel
for corrosive applications. Zero and span
adjustments are accessible from the
outside of transmitters.
Principles of Operation
Metered gases are divided into two laminar
flow paths, one through the primary flow
conduit, and the other through a capillary
sensor tube. Both flow conduits are
designed to ensure laminar flows and
therefore the ratio of their flow rates is
constant.
Two precision temperature sensing windings
on the sensor tube are heated, and when flow
takes place, gas carries heat from the
upstream to the downstream windings. The
resultant temperature differential is proportion-
al to the change in resistance of the sensor
windings.
A Wheatstone bridge design is used to
monitor the temperature dependent
resistance gradient on the sensor windings
which is linearly proportional to the instan-
taneous rate of flow.
Output signals of 0 to 5Vdc and 4 to 20mA
are generated indicating mass molecular
based flow rates of the metered gas. The
combined gas streams flow through a pro-
portionating electromagnetic valve with an
appropriately selected orifice.The closed
loop control circuit continuously monitors
the mass flow output and maintains it at the
set flow rate.
Flow rates are unaffected by temperature and
pressure variations within stated limitations.
Design Features
� Rigid metallic construction.
� Maximum pressure of 1000 psig (70 bars).
� Leak integrity 1 x 10-7 smL/sec of helium.
� NIST traceable certification.
� Built-in tiltable LCD readout.
� Local or remote setpoint control.
� 0-5 Vdc and 4-20 mA signals.
� Circuit protection.
� Totalizer option.
General Description
Compact, self-contained GFC mass flow controllers are designed
to indicate and control flow rates of gases. The rugged design cou-
pled with instrumentation grade accuracy provides versatile and
economical means of flow control. Aluminum or stainless steel
models with readout options of either engineering units (standard)
or 0 to 100 percent displays are available.
MASS FLOW CONTROLLERS GFC
Typical Stainless Steel GFC Mass Flow Controller
NIST
Traceable
Calibration
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MASS FLOW CONTROLLERS GFC
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The built-in electromagnetic valve allows the flow to be set to any desired flow rate within the range of the particular
model. Setpoints are controlled either locally or remotely. The valve is normally closed as a safety feature to ensure
that gas flow is shut off in case of a power outage. The LCD readout built into the top of the transducer is tiltable over
90 degrees to provide optimal reading comfort. It is connected to the transducer by a standard modular plug, and is
readily removable for remote reading installations. Transducers without LCD readout are offered for OEM applica-
tions. GFC mass flow controllers are available with flow ranges from 10 mL/min to 1000 sL/min N2.Gases are con-
nected by means of 1/4", 3/8", or optional 1/8" compression fittings and 3/4" FNPT fittings. Optional fittings are avail-
able. These controllers may be used as bench top units or mounted by means of screws in the base.Transducer
power supply ports are fuse and polarity protected.
Leak Integrity
1 x 10-7 smL/sec of helium maximum to the outside environment.
TABLE 10 - SPECIFICATIONS
ACCURACY: ACCURACY %FS OPTIONAL ENHANCED ACCURACY %FS
MODEL: GFC 17, 37 GFC 47, 57, 67, 77 MODEL: GFC 17 GFC 37, 47, 57, 67, 77
FLOW RANGE 0-100% 20-100% 0-20% FLOW RANGE 0-100% 20-100% 0-20%
ACCURACY ±1.5% ±1.5% ±3% ACCURACY ±1% ±1% REF DATA with ±1%
CALIBRATIONS: Performed at standard conditions [14.7 psia (101.4 kPa) and 70 FF (21.1FC)] unless otherwise requested.
REPEATABILITY: ±0.5% of full scale.
RESPONSE TIME: Generally 2 seconds to within ±2% of actual flow rate over 25 to 100% of full scale.
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT: 0.15% of full scale / FC.
PRESSURE COEFFICIENT: 0.01% of full scale / psi (0.07 bar).
PRESSURE DROP: See Table 12.
OPTIMUM GAS PRESSURE: 25 psig (1.73 bars).
MAX. GAS PRESSURE: 1000 psig (70 bars) maximum GFC 17, 37, 47. 500 psig (34.5 bars) GFC 57, 67, 77.
MAX. DIFF. PRESSURE: 50 psi for GFC 17/37/57/67 and 77 (3.4 bars), 40 psi for 47 (2.7 bars).
GAS and AMBIENT TEMP: 32 FF to 122 FF (0 FC to 50 FC). 14 FF to 122 FF (-10 FC to 50 FC) - Dry gases only.
**MATERIALS FLUID CONTACT: a. Aluminum models GFC Series: anodized aluminum, 316 stainless steel, brass and Viton® O-rings.
b. Stainless steel models GFC17S, 37S, 47S, 57S, 67S and 77S: 316 stainless steel and Viton® O-rings.
Optional O-rings: Buna® , EPR and Kalrez® .
ATTITUDE SENSITIVITY: No greater than +15 degree rotation from horizontal to vertical; standard calibration is in horizontal position.
OUTPUT SIGNALS: Linear 0-5 Vdc. (1000 ohms min. load impedance); 4-20 mA (0-500 ohms loop resistance) Max noise ±20mV.
COMMAND SIGNALS: Analog 0-5 Vdc or 4-20 mA for remote set point mode; NPN compatible purge /valve off.
CONNECTIONS: GFC 17 and 37: 1/4" compression fittings.
Optional: 6mm compression, 1/4" VCR® , 3/8" or 1/8" compression fittings.
GFC 47: 3/8" compression fittings.
GFC 57: 3/8" compression fittings.
GFC 67: 1/2" compression fittings.
GFC 77: 3/4" FNPT fittings. Optional: 3/4" compression fittings.
LEAK INTEGRITY: 1 x 10-7 smL/sec of helium maximum to the outside environment.
TRANSDUCER INPUT POWER: +12 Vdc, 800 mA; +24 Vdc, 650 mA optional.
CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Circuit boards have built-in polarity reversal protection. Resettable fuses provide power input protection.
DISPLAY: 3-1/2 digit LCD, 0.5" high characters.
CE COMPLIANT: EN 55011 class 1, class B; EN50082-1.
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TABLE 11 - FLOW RANGES FOR GFC
GFC 17 LOW FLOW MASS FLOW CONTROLLER
CODE std mL / min [N2]
01 0 to 10
02 0 to 20
03 0 to 50
04 0 to 100
05 0 to 200
06 0 to 500
CODE std liters / min [N2]
07 0 to 1
08 0 to 2
09 0 to 5
10 0 to 10
GFC 37 MEDIUM FLOW MASS FLOW CONTROLLER
11 0 to 15
30 20
31 30
32 40
33 50
GFC 47 /57 /67 /77 HIGH FLOW MASS FLOW CONTROLLER
40 60
41 80
42 100
50 200
60 500
70 1000
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TABLE 12 - MAXIMUM PRESSURE DROP FOR GFC
MODEL
FLOW RATE
[std liters/min]
MAXIMUM PRESSURE DROP
[mm H2O] [psid] [mbar]
GFC 17 UP to 10 720 1.06 75
GFC 37
15 2630 3.87 266
20 1360 2.00 138
30 2380 3.50 241
40 3740 5.50 379
50 5440 8.00 551
GFC 47
60 7480 11.00 758
100 12850 18.89 1302
GFC 57 200 7031 10.00 690
GFC 67 500 8437 12.00 827
GFC 77 1000 10547 15.00 1034
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TABLE 13 - ACCESSORIES FOR GFC
TOTALIZER
TOT-10-0C Totalizer (5Vdc - 10Vdc signals), calibrated.
TOT-10-0N Totalizer (5Vdc - 10Vdc signals), uncalibrated.
CBL-TOT10 Cable & splitter, used in conjunction w/ display.
IO INPUT /OUTPUT
IO-232-C Input/output to RS232, 0-5Vdc.
IO-232-E Input/output to RS232, 4-20mA.
IO-485-C Input/output to RS485, 0-4Vdc.
IO-485-E Input/output to RS485, 4-20mA.
POWER SUPPLY - BATTERY PACK - CABLES
PS-GFC-110NA-2 Power Supply, 110 V/12 Vdc /North America
PS-GFC-110NA-4 Power Supply, 110 V/24 Vdc /North America
PS-GFC-230EU-2 Power Supply, 220 V/12 Vdc /Europe
PS-GFC-230EU-4 Power Supply, 220 V/24 Vdc /Europe
PS-GFC-240UK-2 Power Supply 240 V/12 Vdc /United Kingdom
PS-GFC-240UK-4 Power Supply 240 V/24 Vdc /United Kingdom
PS-GFC-240AU-2 Power Supply 240 V/12 Vdc /Australia
PS-GFC-240AU-4 Power Supply 240 V/24 Vdc /Australia
CBL-DGS Cable, Shielded 15-pin D-connector /end terminated
17/ 3RC Remote Cable, 3 feet long
17/ R Remote LCD readout with 3 feet long cable
GFC 57, 67 and 77
Series Aluminum
and Stainless
Mass Flow Controllers
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TABLE 14 - DIMENSION FOR GFC
MODEL
CONNECTION
Compression Fitting
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DIMENSION (INCH)
LCD VERSION NO LCD
A B C/*C D/*D E/*E F G H
GFC17 1/4" Tube O Dia. 5.60 1.00 1.00 4.27 6.29 0.69 2.69 4.50
GFC37 1/4" Tube O Dia. 5.98 1.37 1.25 5.19 7.21 0.69 2.69 4.88
GFC47 3/8" Tube O Dia. 5.98 1.37 1.25 5.19 7.33 0.69 2.69 4.88
GFC57 3/8" Tube O Dia. 6.60 2.00 1.75 10.2 12.3 0.99 4.69 5.50
GFC67 1/2" Tube O Dia. 7.56 3.00 3.00 10.2 12.4 1.69 - 6.46
GFC77 3/4" NPT Female 8.56 4.00 4.00 10.5 - - - 7.46
NOTE: Only 12Vdc for models GFC 57, 67 and 77. For Specific Flow Ranges Contact Aalborg Customer Service Department.
GFC Mass Flow Controller
MASS FLOW CONTROLLERS GFC
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ORDERING INFORMATION MASS FLOW CONTROLLERS GFC
GFC MODEL
MAX. FLOW (N2)
17 10 L/min
37 50 L/min
47 100 L/min
57 200 L/min
67 500 L/min
77 1000 L/min
MATERIAL
A Aluminum
S Stainless Steel
CONNECTOR
D D Connector
DIGITAL INTERFACE
0 None
DISPLAY
N No display
L LCD readout
POWER
2 12 Vdc
4 24 Vdc
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL
A Local 0-5 Vdc
B Local 4-20mA
C 0-5Vdc/0-5Vdc
D 0-5Vdc/4-20mA
E 4-20mA/4-20mA
F 4-20mA/0-5Vdc
SEALS
V Viton®
B Buna®
E EPR
T PTFE/ Kalrez®
FITTINGS MODEL
A 1/4" Compression GFC 17, 37
B 1/8" Compression GFC 17
C 1/4" VCR® GFC 17, 37
D 3/8" Compression GFC 17, 37, 47, 57
E 1/2" Compression GFC 67
F 3/4" FNPT GFC 77
G 3/4" Compression GFC 77
H 6mm Compression GFC 17, 37
EXAMPLE: GFC17S-VADL2-C0 10 L/min [N2] 20 psig
SPECIFY: GAS, FLOW RANGE and PRESSURE
GFC17 stainless steel, Viton® seals, 1/4" compression fittings, D connector with display, 12Vdc, 0-5 Vdc. Out put signal, No digital interface
GFC 17 S V A D L 2 C 0
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