High-Flow Gas Mass

TopTrak 826/827
Flow Meters with
Digital Display
FEATURES

n D
 irect monitoring of mass flow rate eliminates
need for ancillary pressure and temperature
sensing
n D
 igital display of mass flow rate on flow body or
remote version for panel mounting
n A
 luminum flow body accommodates most gases in
flow rates up to 175 slpm
n E lectronic output of mass flow rate available for
control or data-logging
n L arge, straight sensor tube reduces contamination
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and maintenance down-time

n P latinum sensor eliminates zero-drift and ensures
long-term repeatability
n P rimary standard calibration ensures starting point
accuracy and NIST traceability
n CE Approved DESCRIPTION

S
ierra Instruments' 826/827 High-Flow TopTrak®
accurately measures the mass flow rate of
most clean gases. Available in flow ranges
from 0 to 75 slpm up to 0 to 175 slpm. Wetted
surfaces are anodized aluminum with Viton®
"O"rings, and all are corrosion-resistant.

The 826/827 measures and displays the mass flow rate

directly in sccm or slpm. The instrument is available
with our without a digital display, which is tiltable over
180° for easy viewing and can be removed for remote
panel mounting. A 0 to 5 VDC or 4 to 20 mA output
signal linearly proportional to gas mass flow rate is
provided for recording, data-logging or control. A 9-pin
"D" connector for the output signal, input power, and
remote display drive is standard.

TopTrak's performance is unsurpassed: accuracy is

1.5% of full scale over a wide temperature and pressure
range, and time response is two seconds to within 2%
of final flow. This device is widely used in a variety of
flow validation and calibration applications, by dozens
of instrument OEMs, and in a multitude of laboratory,
test and analytical operations.

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

2 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Accuracy Output Signal

+/- 1.5% of Full Scale under calibration conditions including Linear 0 to 5 VDC, 1000 ohms minimum load resistance
linearity over 59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C) and 5 to 60 psia (0.3 Linear 4 to 20 mA, 500 ohms maximum loop resistance
to 4 bara) Display
3.5 digit LCD (0.6 in H); removable for remote mounting
Operating Pressure
Inlet Pressure OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
50 psig 100 psig 150 psig
Deviation2
Wetted Material
± 1 psig
± 1.5% of ± 1.5% of ± 1.5% of Anodized aluminum, 316 stainless steel, nickel plating, Viton® “O”-rings standard;
full scale full scale full scale Neoprene and 4079 Kalrez® “O”-rings optional
± 5.3% of full
± 3.8% of full ± 4.5% of full
± 5 psig scale
scale scale
Straight Pipe Length Requirements
± 6% of full ± 7.5% of full ± 9% of full (In Number of Internal Diameters, D)
± 10 psig
scale scale scale
1/2 inch Female NPT, minimum, upstream 10 D
1/2 inch Female NPT, minimum, downstream 5D
Repeatability
+/- 0.5% of full scale
® Viton, Neoprene, Kal-Rez, and Teflon are registered trademarks of DuPont.
Temperature Coefficient
0.08% of full scale per °F (0.15% of full scale per °C), or better
Pressure Coefficient
0.01% of full scale per psi (0.15% of full scale per bar), or better
Response Time
800 ms time constant; six seconds (typical) to within
+/- 2% of final value over 25 to 100% of full scale

OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

Gases
Most gases; check compatibility with wetted materials; specify
when ordering
Mass Flow Rates
0 to 75 up to 0 to 175 slpm; flow range is for an equivalent
flow of nitrogen at 760 mm Hg and 21°C (70°F); other ranges
in other units are available (e.g., scfh or nm3 /h)
Gas Pressure
150 psig (10 barg) maximum
20 psig (1.4 barg) optimum
Pressure Drop
15.0 mbar at 75 slpm
67.8 mbar at 175 slpm
Gas & Ambient Temperature
32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Leak Integrity
1 X 10-4 atm cc/sec of helium maximum
Power Requirements
12 to 18 VDC, 15 VDC nominal, 100 mA maximum
24 VDC optional
 DIMENSIONS 3

826 —Side View 826 — Outlet View 826—Bottom View

1.35
(34.3) 4.23 6–32 X .15 DP, 2PL
4.23 (self tapping)
(107.4) (107.4)
.38
1/2-inch (9.7)
6.62 Female NPT
(168.1) CL
2.39
1.20 (60.7) .13 .750
(30.5) 2.750
(3.3) (69.85) (19.05)
1.0
5.40 (25.4) 3.00
(137.2) 2.0 (76.20)
(50.8)

827—Side View 827— Outlet View 827—Bottom View

6–32 X .15 DP, 2PL

(self tapping)
5.43 1/2-inch 4.23
(137.9) (107.4) .38
Female NPT (9.7)
5.43
(137.9) CL

.13 2.750 .750

(3.3) (69.85) (19.05)
5.40 2.39 2.0
(137.2) (60.7) (50.8) 3.00
(76.20)

All dimensions are inches and in parentheses are millimeters. Certified drawings are available on request.
4 ORDERING THE 826/827

Features Option

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Instructions: To order a 826/827 UHP please fill in each number block by selecting the codes from the corresponding features below and following pages.

Parent Number
826 TopTrak® Hi-Flow Mass Flow Meter with Display
Remember this meter requires 10 diameters up-stream and 5 downstream for optimum performance. Flow body constructed of aluminum,
with Viton® "O" rings and 316 stainless steel sensor. 3.5 digit LCD display. Linear, 0-5 VDC output signal; input power 12-15 VDC. 1/2-inch
FNPT inlet/outlet fittings. 9-pin "D" mating connector. Calibrated for flow ranges from 0-75 slpm up to 0-175 slpm equivalent nitrogen flow;
+/- 1.5% full scale accuracy; maximum temperature 122°F (50°C); maximum pressure 150 psig (10.3 barg). CE Approved.
827 TopTrak® Hi-Flow Mass Flow Meter. Same as above with no display.

Note: All slpm flow ranges also available in nlpm. You must select Low Flow Calibration under "Options" for 0-20 sccm full scale flow range or less. Model 826 and 827 require
upstream and downstream straight, non restricted 1/2" pieces of pipe. See Instruction Manual for specifics on straight run requirements for the Models 826 and 827 only.

Feature 1 : Fittings Option 1: Special Cals

0 Customer supplies fittings MP Medium pressure calibration (40-150 psig (2.8-10.3 barg)
1 1/8-inch compression for 822, 824 (maximum flow 5 slpm) LF Low flow calibration (required for 0-20 sccm full scale flow
range or less)
2 1/4-inch compression for 822, 824 (maximum flow 50 slpm)
3 3/8-inch compression for 822, 824 Option 2: Certificates
5 1/4-inch VCO for 822, 824 (maximum flow 50 slpm) CC Certificate of conformance
8 1/4-inch VCR for 822, 824 (maximum flow 50 slpm)
10 6 mm compression for 822, 824 (maximum flow 50 slpm) Option 3: Display
11 10 mm compression for 822, 824 RD(50) Remote display. Instruments ordered with remote display are
not CE compliant.
13 1/4-inch Female NPT for 822, 824
NX 1/2-inch Female NPT for 826, 827 only

Feature 2: Elastomers
OV1 Viton®

Feature 3: Input Power

PV1 12-15 VDC (see accessories for optional power supply)

Feature 4: Output Signal

V1 0-5 VDC, linear
V4 4-20 mA, linear

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