Brooks Instrument 5850 Series Thermal Mass Flow Controller
About this part
5850D is a Brooks Instrument 5850 Series thermal mass flow controller identifier found in historical auction and surplus records. available evidence identifies 5850D units as configured gas MFCs with examples including 0-300 SCCM nitrogen, 0-5 SLPM helium, 5 SLPM hydrogen, 0-50 SCCM nitrogen, 20 SCCM argon, and 50 SCCM configurations. No verified exact official downloadable Brooks 5850D PDF is currently available, so Sonisys separates exact observed 5850D auction evidence from broader Brooks 5800E/5850E analog-platform documentation
Unit-specific configuration
Observed configuration
Historical listing records identify this part as Hydrogen at 5 SLPM. Exact gas, range, fittings, valve configuration, and communication interface must be verified from the physical unit label.
Configurations vary. Verify the exact unit before choosing a replacement.
Application classSemiconductor/high-purity gas delivery
CategoryFlow Control
Specifications
Identification
Part identifier
5850D
Device type
Thermal mass flow controller for gas flow measurement and control
Observed series naming
Stored and auction titles identify 5850D as a Brooks 5850 Series or 5800 Series mass flow controller
Document boundary
No exact official downloadable Brooks 5850D manual or data sheet was found; hosted Brooks documents are 5800E/5850E family context, not a claimed 5850D-specific manual
Function
Control function
Mass flow controller units combine a thermal mass flow sensor, control valve, and electronic control system to regulate gas flow
Applications
Application domain
Gas handling in semiconductor, laboratory, analytical, fuel-cell, chemical, petrochemical research, and process applications
Stored title examples include 0-300 SCCM nitrogen, 0-5 SLPM helium, and 5 SLPM hydrogen
External gas/range examples
Listing records also show 0-50 SCCM nitrogen, 20 SCCM argon, and 50 SCCM configurations for Brooks 5850D units
Configuration
Configured-unit rule
Gas calibration, full-scale flow, valve state, connector style, fitting package, seal material, and calibration orientation vary by the configured unit and should be verified from the nameplate and calibration paperwork
Family context
Related Brooks 5800E platform
Brooks 5800E documentation covers elastomer-sealed analog thermal mass flow meters and controllers including 5850E, 5851E, 5853E, 5860E, 5861E, and 5863E models
5800E flow range context
Brooks 5800E data sheet lists wide model-dependent ranges from low sccm service through slpm service; exact 5850D range is unit-specific
5850E standard range context
The official 5850E manual lists standard ranges from 3 sccm to 30 slpm nitrogen equivalent for the later 5850E analog controller
5850E accuracy context
The official 5850E manual lists +/-1% full scale including linearity at calibration conditions, and +/-1.5% full scale for flow ranges above 20 slpm
5850E repeatability context
The official 5850E manual lists repeatability of 0.25% of rate
5850E response context
The official 5850E manual lists less than 3 seconds response to within 2% full scale final value for a 0 to 100% command step
5850E operating pressure context
The official 5850E manual lists 1500 psi maximum working pressure, with required differential pressure depending on gas and range
5850E temperature context
The official 5850E manual lists 40 F to 150 F / 5 C to 65 C operating ambient temperature limits
5850E analog command input
The official 5850E manual lists 0-5 Vdc command input with 200 kOhm input resistance
5850E flow output
The official 5850E manual lists 0-5 Vdc output into a 2000 ohm or greater load
5850E electrical connections
The official 5850E manual documents card-edge and 15-pin D-connector versions
5850E power requirements
The official 5850E manual lists +/-15 Vdc supply requirements, with current draw depending on normally closed or normally open valve configuration
5850E control range
The official 5850E manual lists 50:1 control range
5850E leak integrity
The official 5850E manual lists leak integrity of 1 x 10^-9 atm cc/sec helium
5850E process connections
The official 5850E manual lists 1/4 inch compression fittings for flow rates up to 10 slpm and 3/8 inch compression fittings for higher flow rates, with optional VCO and VCR connections
Control-valve caution
Brooks 5850E documentation identifies the control valve as a precision control element rather than a positive shutoff valve
Compatibility
Interchangeability caution
Do not assume a 5850D can replace a 5850E, 5850S, 5850i, 5850EM, or another configured Brooks MFC without checking calibration, connector, power, fittings, valve state, gas compatibility, and system requirements
Condition
Stored condition context
Stored auction records are mostly used units, with one listing