Brooks 5860S Smart Thermal Mass Flow Meter for Precise Gas Measurements

The Brooks 5860S Smart Mass Flow Meter provides precise and reliable gas flow measurement using advanced *thermal mass flow sensor technology* coupled with *microprocessor-based electronics*. Designed for standalone operation, this instrument ensures stable and repeatable gas flow control, critical in laboratory and biotechnological applications such as molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and synthetic biology workflows.

Key technical features include:

• Flow Range: 0-30 inches per minute
• Flow Signal Outputs: Software adjustable signal options including 0-5 Vdc, 1-5 Vdc, 0-20 mA, and 4-20 mA, facilitating integration with various control systems
• Accuracy: 0.5% of rate and 0.1% full scale (F.S.), with repeatability of 0.25% of rate, supporting consistent measurements in sensitive molecular biology and biomanufacturing environments
• Rangeability: 50:1 and controllability of 100:1, enabling fine control over a wide flow spectrum
• Stability: Less than 0.5% signal drift per year, ensuring long-term reliability in continuous bioprocess monitoring
• Temperature Sensitivity: Minimal impact with less than 0.075% F.S. per degree Celsius, suitable for variable laboratory conditions
• Maximum Operating Pressure: 300 bar capacity meets the demands of high-pressure gas systems frequently used in clinical diagnostics and synthetic biology gas delivery

Weighing approximately 1.09 kilograms (2.4 pounds) and compact in size (18.29 cm × 12.19 cm × 6.1 cm), this meter is practical for benchtop setups and heavy-duty laboratory gas measurement needs.

This meter is widely adopted in biotechnological research fields that require stable gas flow measurements, including live-cell imaging setups that depend on accurate gas atmospheres and the precise calibration of bioreactors in biomanufacturing pipelines. Its smart, configurable outputs and microprocessor control make it an essential device for molecular cloning workflows and other gas-critical applications.

Manufactured in the United States, the Brooks 5860S combines robustness with precision, making it a preferred choice for laboratories focusing on biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and advanced research requiring dependable gas flow metering solutions.