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5850E & i Series Elastomer Sealed Thermal Mass Flow Controllers & Meters

Long-term device stability keeps your production on-target.
Models 5850E, i / 5860E, i / 5851E, i / 5861E, i / 5853E, i / 5863E, i

Every product line has a workhorse — our 5850E and 5850i Series thermal mass flow controllers fit the bill. Actively in use for decades in thousands of applications worldwide, they utilize a unique, extremely stable flow sensor to provide the reliable, accurate and repeatable measurement and control that today’s demanding industrial manufacturing processes require.

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5850E & i Series Data Sheet

Features

  • Long-term zero stability of <0.2% full scale per year
  • Fast flow response to command changes with negligible overshoot/undershoot
  • Wide range of flow ratings - from 3 sccm up to 1000 slpm
  • High pressure rating - up to 1,500 psi
  • Removable flow sensor
  • Insensitive to mounting attitude
  • Mechanically and electrically compatible with other mass flow controllers
  • Electrically activated valve override
  • Corrosion-resistant valve

Benefits

  • Proven long-term stability and accuracy across broad process and application range
  • Excellent return on investment due to reliable performance
  • Removable flow sensor eliminates need for continuous monitoring and readjustment of gas pressures
  • Easily installed and serviced due to analog only input/outputs

Applications

  • Chemical and petrochemical catalyst research and pilot processes
  • Laboratory and analytical systems
  • Life sciences bioreactors
  • Solar
Product Type
Mass Flow Controller
Differentiator

Proven Reliable Performance

Long Term Stability

Easy to Change Range and Recalibrate in the Field

Performance
Flow Range (Full Scale Capacity)

0 - 1000 slpm

Accuracy

1% of FS

1.5% of FS > 20 slpm

Repeatability

0.25% of Rate

Linearity

Included in accuracy

Response Time

E Series Controllers: < 3 seconds

I Series Controllers: < 6 seconds

Meters: 6 Seconds

Multi-Gas & Range Configurability

—

Max Pressure

Controllers: 1500 psig

Meters: up to 4500 psig on some models

Control Range

50:1

Zero Stability

< 0.2% F.S. per year

Flow Temperature Coefficient

Zero: <0.075% of F.S per oC

Span: <1.0% of S.P. over 10-50 oC

Input / Output

0-5 Vdc

I Series: 0-20 mA; 4-20 mA


Ratings
Max Temperature
65oC
Mechanical

Seal Material
Diagnostics

Diagnostic Capability
—
Electrical

Analog Communication

0-5 Vdc
0-20 mA
4-20 mA

Digital Communication

—

Electrical Connection
D-type connector
Power Supply / Consumption

< 10.5 watts

Compliance
Certifications/Approvals
—
Size
Medium
5850E, i 5860E, i 5851E, i 5861E, i 5853E, i 5863E, i
Product Type
Differentiator

Device Type

Flow Range

Device Type

Flow Range

Device Type

Flow Range

Device Type

Flow Range

Device Type

Flow Range

Device Type

Flow Range
Flow Range (Full Scale Capacity)

Up to 30 slpm

 Up to 30 slpm 10 - 100 slpm 10 - 100 slpm 100 -1000 slpm 100 - 1000 slpm
Max Pressure 1500 psi

4500 psi

 1500 psi / 100 bar

4500 psi

1500 psi

1500 psi
Accuracy

1.0% F.S. < 20 SLPM

1.5% F.S. 20-50 SLPM

1.0% F.S. < 20 SLPM

1.5% F.S. 20-50 SLPM

 1% full scale including linearity at calibrated conditions

1% full scale including linearity at calibrated conditions

1% full scale including linearity at calibrated conditions

1% full scale including linearity at calibrated conditions
Repeatability 0.25% Rate 0.25% Rate 0.25% Rate 0.25% Rate 0.25% Rate 0.25% Rate
Response Time

E Series: < 3 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)

I Series: 6 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)

E Series: < 3 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)

I Series: 6 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)

E Series: < 3 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)

I Series: 6 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)

E Series: < 3 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)

I Series: 6 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-98% command step)

E Series: < 3 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)

I Series: 6 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)

E Series: < 3 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)

I Series: 6 seconds within 2% of full scale (0-100% command step)
Multi-Gas & Range Configurability

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Diagnostic Capability

Manual

Manual

Manual

Manual

Manual

Manual
Analog Communication

E Series: 0-5 Vdc

I Series: 0-5 Vdc; 0-20 mA; 4-20 mA

E Series: 0-5 Vdc

I Series: 0-5 Vdc; 0-20 mA; 4-20 mA

E Series: 0-5 Vdc

I Series: 0-5 Vdc; 0-20 mA; 4-20 mA

E Series: 0-5 Vdc

I Series: 0-5 Vdc; 0-20 mA; 4-20 mA

E Series: 0-5 Vdc

I Series: 0-5 Vdc; 0-20 mA; 4-20 mA

E Series: 0-5 Vdc

I Series: 0-5 Vdc; 0-20 mA; 4-20 mA
Digital Communication

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Electrical Connection D-type connector D-type connector D-type connector D-type connector D-type connector D-type connector
FilenameFile TypeDocuments By Language
Data Sheet pdf English
Data Sheet - 5850E European pdf English
Installation & Operation Manual - 5850E pdf English
Installation & Operation Manual - 5850i pdf English
Installation & Operation Manual - 5851E pdf English
Installation & Operation Manual - 5851i pdf English
Installation & Operation Manual - 5853, 5863 pdf English
Installation & Operation Manual - 5860E pdf English
Installation & Operation Manual - 5860i pdf English
Installation & Operation Manual - 5861E pdf English
Installation & Operation Manual - 5861i pdf English
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