The valve offset parameter
How does Alicat do it?! How can a proportional control valve hit a setpoint from zero so quickly and accurately? Part of the answer is our valve offset setting. It’s like having a sprinter poised in...
View ArticleModbus TCP/IP Added to Alicat Industrial Automation Protocol Options
A full range of communication protocols to integrate Alicat mass flow and pressure instruments into process scheme Modbus TCP/IP compatibility has been added to Alicat Scientific’s line of mass flow,...
View ArticleHow can I take advantage of PID Tuning?
Alicat flow and pressure controllers use closed loop control algorithms to achieve their highest degree of control stability. The algorithms are a mathematical relationship that dictates the response...
View ArticleCustomizing mass flow and pressure controllers: brilliant to baroque
Many customers, even our most loyal ones, don’t realize that we customize just about EVERY Alicat instrument order. That’s because all our instruments are built when you order, and configured and...
View ArticleAbout that Pressure Control Loop feature? It’s so cool
As an applications engineer at Alicat Scientific, I talk to people in every industry all over the world and learn about how they use our product. One of the most interesting applications I’ve seen is...
View ArticlePrecision & Repeatability in Fiber Optic Manufacturing
In the optical fiber industry, manufacturers’ needs center around precision and repeatability. It’s somewhat analogous to archery, where accuracy means hitting the bullseye. If you can hit the same...
View ArticleReducing fluid control cost, complexity and inventory with Alicat MFCs
Controlling multiple pressures and managing differing gases can be critical to getting the data you need but multiple variables often means multiple instruments, adding complication and cost to your...
View ArticleFour kinds of intelligent pressure control
From nitrogen purging or filter characterization, through vessel pressure control and leak testing applications, Alicat instruments are versatile and easy to use, while still providing excellent...
View ArticleFAQ: Recalibration of Alicat Devices
When do I need to get my Alicat device calibrated? We recommend sending your units back for yearly calibration. This upholds your lifetime warranty and allows our service department to check for any...
View ArticleWhy Recalibrate Your Alicat Device Annually?
When exact measurements and highly accurate data is critical to the success of an experiment, test, calibration or other application, maintaining a precisely calibrated device is key. To meet the...
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