Alicat’s Whisper series saves time and money in systems using very low pressure differentials or exotic gases.

All Alicat meters and controllers are based on its patented laminar flow technology, resulting in fast and accurate responses. The Whisper series also incorporates a very low differential pressure sensor and redesigned flow body to achieve a differential pressure range of .01PSID to 2.0PSID, depending on flow rate and configuration. Prior to Whisper series instruments, users relied on larger pumps or supply sources, higher feed pressures, or the use of more bottled gas to overcome pressure drop requirements imposed by mass flow instrumentation.

Compatible with 30 field selectable gases and gas mixes, Whisper flow meters and controllers can operate as standalone devices or integrate easily into process control instrumentation. In addition to mass flow, a single device quickly and accurately measures pressure, temperature and volumetric flow. For applications requiring precision gas flow control, Whisper series mass flow controllers deliver accurate flow regulation of gases with the ability to respond to upstream gas flow changes, attaining and maintaining flow setpoints in less than 100ms.

Danielle Adams, Sales Engineer, Alicat Scientific.

As Sales Engineer, Adams will provide customer care to users of Alicat’s flow and pressure products, from product selection to after-sales support. Based on application needs, she will guide customers in choosing and ordering Alicat’s pressure and mass flow meters, controllers and accessories. Post sale, she will be a dedicated point of contact for instrument orientation and troubleshooting.

Adams comes to Alicat from AppleCare, with experience in guiding customers through iOS and iPod technical issues. She has a deep interest in facilitating human resource development within the company and developing sales internationally. She holds a Master’s Degree in Cultural Anthropology from University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, Ark.) and a Bachelor Degree from Valley Forge Christian College (Phoenixville, Pa.). She is currently pursuing two Doctoral degrees in Anthropology and Middle Eastern and North African Studies at the University of Arizona (Tucson, Az.).

Alicat's MC series Mass Flow Controller

Alicat meters and controllers measure mass flow using differential pressure, which results in a fast and accurate response. With a choice of 30 user-programmable gases, one instrument can be used for a variety of setups, ensuring stable and consistent gas delivery. Its 200:1 turndown ratio covers a wide flow range with a single instrument. Accurate even at the ultra low full-scale flow rates of some experiments, Alicat’s devices can handle flows as low as 0.5SCCM.

With an integrated digital display, users can change the configuration of a meter right at the bench. Analog and digital communication allow full system integration for more complex lab setups.

To learn more about Alicat mass flow devices, visit Alicat at Pittcon booth 708.

Alicat Flow Vision MX simplifies setup in blending constituent gases.

An intuitive graphical user interface, including a set up wizard, guides users through programming gas mixture parameters. The software prohibits mixtures below 100 percent, eliminating calculation errors and wasted gas costs. Gas blend settings can be saved on the system for future use, making production changeovers quick and error free.

Flow Vision MX’s data logging lets users review mixture accuracy and performance. Percentages for the total mixture, a single controller or multiple controllers are quickly and easily adjusted with simple sliders. With minimal system requirements, the software runs efficiently on even older computers. It support new mixing systems based on Alicat controllers and can be used to upgrade existing manual ones, saving time and money.

Gajendra G. Kelkar, India Sales Manager, Alicat Scientific.

Kelkar will primarily support existing distributors of Alicat’s line of pressure and mass flow meters, controllers, and accessories. He will provide first line service support to local customers and channel partners, as well as work with OEM customers in the region to incorporate Alicat’s flow control instruments into their products.

Most recently Kelkar was a regional sales manager for LCGC Chromatography Solutions Pvt. Ltd, selling consumable products and instruments from a range of manufacturers. His career includes a number of sales and service executive positions in high technology applications such as chromatography, lasers and photonics, and fluid handing instruments. He has vast experience serving customers in the pharmaceutical, analytical, education, research and development, defense and space industries.

Kelkar earned a Master of Science degree with specialization in physics and solid state electronics from the University of Mumbai. He has also completed an advanced PG Diploma in industrial automation and system design from India’s prestigious Centre for the Development of Advanced Computing.

Based in Mumbai, Kelkar can be reached by phone at (+91)-22-67080415, or email: gkelkar@alicatscientific.com.

Ryan Barner, Application Sales Engineer, Alicat Scientific

Barner will work closely with customers to select and use products from Alicat’s range of flow control products. Based on customers’ application needs, he will suggest appropriate products, educate customers on the benefits of
Alicat’s patented laminar flow differential pressure technology, and provide after sales support. With a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Arizona (Tucson, Ariz.) and a number of years in customer satisfaction management roles, Barner is well qualified to serve Alicat customers.

Alicat Scientific's new website, www.alicat.com.

The new site makes it easier for users to find general product and in-depth technical data for Alicat’s complete line of products. From the comprehensive Technical Information page, visitors can learn about the flow principles which drive Alicat’s products, study mechanical drawings and find guidance on specifying and cost of ownership. The Support page features frequently asked technical questions, how-to-videos, downloadable device drivers, and troubleshooting guides. A newly added Blog provides current news and industry insights from Alicat experts.

To experience the new site, visit www.alicat.com.

Alicat's USB-99 monitors and controls up to nine Alicat devices from a single computer.

The BB9 joins up to nine Alicat flow and pressure devices to a single computer for independent monitoring and operation. This remote monitoring saves time and money, especially in flow instrument installations where devices are a long distance from the control site. The BB9 will also distribute power to connected Alicat devices. In installations with more than nine Alicat flow devices, multiple BB9s can control up to 26 Alicat devices.

Alicat flow and pressure devices connect to the BB9-USB via Alicat’s eight pin mini din connector and DC-62 cables. The BB9-USB box then plugs into most computers via standard USB port. The BB9’s light, yet rugged, composite chassis can be mounted in almost any location, in any orientation.

With the industry’s highest turndown ratio, Alicat’s mass flow meters quickly and accurately measure pressure, as well as temperature, volumetric, and mass flow. Devices come pre-calibrated (NIST traceable) for Air, Hydrogen, Helium, and Argon as well as 16 other gases and 10 gas mixes.

Michael Barger, Vice President of Product Development, Alicat Scientific

Barger will lead the product development team in increasing and enhancing Alicat’s range of flow control products. Building on Alicat’s patented laminar flow differential pressure technology, he will guide R&D, design, and engineering activities.

Barger brings extensive engineering experience in semiconductors, sensors and instrumentation to his new role. Prior to joining Alicat, he was Lead R&D Engineer with ACI Technologies (Philadelphia, Pa.), managing manufacturing technology projects for the Office of Naval Research. His career also includes various engineering and development roles with Princeton Instruments (Trenton, N.J.), Emerson Electric (Hatfield, Pa.), Pacific Scientific (Sunnyvale, Calif.), and GM Hughes (Carlsbad, Calif.).

Eight US patents in instrumentation and multiple, related foreign patents have been issued for Barger’s work. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla, Mo.), where he also conducted graduate studies in Condensed Matter Physics.

“Michael’s appointment will mean faster turnaround on new products that meet the growing needs of our existing customer base, as well as potentially opening the door to new markets,” commented Alicat president David Lashbrook.

Alicat Scientific's Mass Flow Meters and Mass Flow Controllers have the industry’s highest turndown ratio-200:1.

Alicat meters and controllers measure mass flow using differential pressure and a patented laminar flow technology, resulting in fast response with a rugged design. The turndown ratio of a flow instrument refers to the ratio of minimum flow to full scale flow that the unit can accurately measure. While the industry standard for this performance parameter is 100:1 or less, Alicat’s new 200:1 ratio covers a wider flow range with fewer pieces of instrumentation. Use of a single multi-range flow meter reduces instrument cost and saves valuable component space inside equipment cabinets.

Alicat’s mass flow meters quickly and accurately measure pressure, temperature and volumetric flow in addition to mass flow. For applications requiring precision gas flow control, Alicat’s mass flow controllers deliver accurate flow regulation of gases with the ability to respond to upstream gas flow changes, attaining and maintaining flow setpoints in less than 100ms.

Devices come pre-calibrated (NIST traceable) for Air, Hydrogen, Helium, and Argon as well as 16 other gases and 10 gas mixes. With an integrated digital display, Alicat’s flow meters and controllers can operate simply as a standalone device. For more complex operation, the product also interfaces with most process control software without requiring any additional equipment or controllers, a simple to install and cost effective solution.