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Alicat Scientific
Alicat Scientific MC Series Mass Flow Controllers
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Alicat MC Series: MFCs; to 12,000 SLPM; ±0.8% rdg+0.2% FS; to 10,000:1. RFQ.
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Key parameters
Accuracy
Standard ±0.8% of reading and ±0.2% FS; high accuracy (≤500 SLPM) ±0.4% rdg and ±0.2% FS
Wetted parts
302/303/304/316L/430FR stainless (MCP) or 410 SS + Delrin/nylon (MCR); FKM, ceramic, glass, gold, epoxy, silicone
Display
Monochrome LCD or color TFT; mass flow, volumetric flow, temperature, setpoint, pressure
Flow Range
Series spans low to 12,000 SLPM; high-flow sheet 50–12,000 SLPM full scale
Repeatability
±0.2% of reading and ±0.02% of full scale (2σ)
Control Range
MCP 0.01–100% FS (10,000:1); MCR/MCRH 0.2–100% FS (500:1)
Fits gas mass flow control where you need an Alicat Scientific MC Series. Controllers spanning low flows to 12,000 SLPM full scale, standard accuracy ±0.8% of reading and ±0.2% FS (high-accuracy ±0.4% rdg and ±0.2% FS ≤500 SLPM), repeatability ±0.2% rdg and ±0.02% FS, control range MCP 0.01–100% FS (10,000:1) or MCR/MCRH 0.2–100% FS (500:1), operating pressure 11.5–160 PSIA.
Key advantages
- Range — Low to 12,000 SLPM FS
- Accuracy — ±0.8% rdg + ±0.2% FS (std)
- Control — MCP 10,000:1; MCR 500:1
- Pressure — 11.5–160 PSIA
- Repeatability — ±0.2% rdg + ±0.02% FS
Typical applications
- Process gas control.
- Lab MFC loops.
- High-flow gas control.
Selection guide
- MCP vs MCR
- Full scale / gas
- Comms
Common mistakes
- Wrong control turndown family.
- Pressure outside band.
- Unstated gas.
When to RFQ / what to tell us
- FS/gas/family.
- Quantity, ship-to.
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Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 48551 |
| Brand | Alicat Scientific |
| Model | MC Series |
| Product type | Mass Flow Controller |
| Flow range | Series spans low to 12,000 SLPM; high-flow sheet 50–12,000 SLPM full scale |
| Accuracy | Standard ±0.8% of reading and ±0.2% FS; high accuracy (≤500 SLPM) ±0.4% rdg and ±0.2% FS |
| Repeatability | ±0.2% of reading and ±0.02% of full scale (2σ) |
| Control range | MCP 0.01–100% FS (10,000:1); MCR/MCRH 0.2–100% FS (500:1) |
| Operating pressure | 11.5–160 PSIA |
Documents
FAQ
Q: MCP turndown? A: 10,000:1.
Q: Accuracy? A: ±0.8% rdg and ±0.2% FS (std).
Q: What should I send for a quote? A: FS/gas/family, quantity, ship-to.
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | Standard ±0.8% of reading and ±0.2% FS; high accuracy (≤500 SLPM) ±0.4% rdg and ±0.2% FS |
| Wetted parts | 302/303/304/316L/430FR stainless (MCP) or 410 SS + Delrin/nylon (MCR); FKM, ceramic, glass, gold, epoxy, silicone |
| Display | Monochrome LCD or color TFT; mass flow, volumetric flow, temperature, setpoint, pressure |
| Flow Range | Series spans low to 12,000 SLPM; high-flow sheet 50–12,000 SLPM full scale |
| Repeatability | ±0.2% of reading and ±0.02% of full scale (2σ) |
| Control Range | MCP 0.01–100% FS (10,000:1); MCR/MCRH 0.2–100% FS (500:1) |
| Operating Pressure | 11.5–160 PSIA |
| Operating Temperature | −10–60 °C (ambient and gas) |
| Valve Function | Normally closed |
| Control Response | MCP as fast as 30 ms T63; MCR/MCRH as fast as 100 ms T63 (user-adjustable) |
| Ingress Protection | IP40 |
| Communications | RS-232/Modbus RTU default; optional RS-485, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Profibus, PROFINET, IO-Link |
| Analog Io | 4–20 mA, 0–5 Vdc, 1–5 Vdc, 0–10 Vdc |
| Power Requirements | Per valve/output option; typically 12–24 Vdc class for controllers |
| Gas Select | 98 user-selectable gases; STP/NTP configurable |