{"product_id":"sec-z514-horiba-stec-digital-mass-flow-controller-sec-z500x-devicenet-series","title":"SEC-Z514 HORIBA STEC Digital Mass Flow Controller | SEC-Z500X DeviceNet Series","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEC-Z514 | DeviceNet Mass Flow Control for Semiconductor Gas Systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0070C0;\"\u003eHORIBA STEC SEC-Z514\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a digital mass flow controller from the \u003cstrong\u003eSEC-Z500X DeviceNet Series\u003c\/strong\u003e. It regulates gas flow in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and precision gas delivery systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller combines multi-gas capability with DeviceNet digital communication. 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Engineers must select the correct gas configuration and flow range for each application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Gas Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN2, Ar, H2, He, O2, SF6, HBr, WF6, and others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Differential Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–300 kPa(d)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Operating Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 kPa(g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressure Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 kPa(g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWetted Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSUS316L stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished stainless steel, standard configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeal Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal or elastomer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeak Integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤5 × 10⁻¹² Pa·m³\/s (He)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas compatibility note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the specified gas, seal material, and pressure conditions before ordering. Do not assume identical performance across all gas configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e03 | DeviceNet Communication and Electrical Interface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e DeviceNet™ digital fieldbus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Conformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ODVA conformance tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable Baud Rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125, 250, and 500 kbps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 VDC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0 VA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e ODVA standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeviceNet communication supports digital integration with compatible equipment controllers. Engineers can incorporate the flow controller into networked gas delivery architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e04 | Mechanical Design and Environmental Limits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e126 × 64 × 29 mm (H × W × T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4-inch VCR male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5°C to 50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15°C to 45°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeating 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processes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Gas Capability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports different process gases through suitable gas-specific configurations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Fieldbus Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeviceNet communication supports network-based equipment control.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Flow Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT98 response reaches one second or less across the full flow range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe compact body helps optimize gas panel space.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Valve 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Engineers should evaluate the complete gas delivery circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the SEC-Z500X DeviceNet product family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the required gas type and N2-equivalent full-scale range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the MR\/MG range selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the 1\/4-inch VCR male connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the correct metal or elastomer seal option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the normally open or normally closed valve configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the DeviceNet baud rate and network architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck available 24 VDC power capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm operating pressure and temperature requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 | Standards, Compliance and Quality Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoHS:\u003c\/strong\u003e RoHS compliant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eODVA:\u003c\/strong\u003e DeviceNet conformance tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSEMI:\u003c\/strong\u003e SEMI standards compliance indicated in the supplied specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the applicable SEMI standard numbers and certification documents for project approval. 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It does not establish every system-level certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 | Product Supply and Packaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e HORIBA STEC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0070C0;\"\u003eSEC-Z514\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e SEC-Z500X DeviceNet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital Mass Flow Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New \u0026amp; Original in Factory Packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Warranty: 12 Months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e FedEx, UPS, and DHL available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e One SEC-Z514 mass flow controller. Seal options, connection accessories, and other configuration-specific items require order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 | Global PLC Spare HUB – Engineering Insight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0070C0;\"\u003eHORIBA STEC SEC-Z514\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e combines precision flow regulation with DeviceNet communication. Its performance specifications support engineering evaluation for semiconductor gas delivery applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne important selection consideration involves the difference between accuracy expressed as a percentage of setpoint and accuracy expressed as a percentage of full scale. Engineers should evaluate both specifications across the intended operating range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt low flow settings, the ±0.25% FS specification becomes particularly important. The 2% FS lower control limit also deserves attention during process design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGas compatibility requires more than selecting a nominal flow range. Gas properties, seal materials, pressure differential, and calibration configuration all affect the final selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 | Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Why should engineers distinguish setpoint accuracy from full-scale accuracy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese specifications use different reference values. Setpoint accuracy relates to the commanded flow. Full-scale accuracy relates to the controller's rated range. This distinction helps engineers assess actual flow deviation at different operating points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What should be considered when selecting an unheated flow controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluate the process gas, ambient temperature, condensation risk, and installation conditions. Some specialty gases require specific temperature management. Confirm process suitability before choosing the standard unheated configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How can a DeviceNet network issue affect gas flow control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication faults can interrupt command transmission or equipment status monitoring. Check network termination, node addressing, baud-rate settings, and power distribution. Also verify the equipment's configured communication fault response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Why is the seal material important in semiconductor gas delivery systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeal compatibility affects chemical resistance and leak integrity. Certain process gases require specific sealing materials. Confirm gas compatibility and manufacturer recommendations before finalizing the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: What information should purchasers provide when requesting an SEC-Z514 quotation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProvide the gas type, full-scale flow range, MR\/MG selection, seal material, valve configuration, and DeviceNet requirements. Include operating pressure and connection details. 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