MXM

Our base model turn-key tabletop dynamic gas mixer with 6 button, TFT color interface panel. 

A fully configurable chassis allows for 2 to 6 gas inputs with any combination of flow rates ranging from 100 SCCM to 100 SLPM full-scale, per channel. 

MXM at a Glance

Custom engineered for every application, the MXM gas mixers are the only hardware-based blenders of their kind to offer both flow and pressure delivery modes. Accurate and dynamic gas mixing is accomplished via specially tuned Alicat Scientific mass flow controllers commanded by Fusion Flow’s proprietary MixModule device. The MXM’s automation and data logging capabilities can be greatly augmented with the optional Fusion Flow MXM software, although the system can operate autonomously without connection to a PC. The MXM is a great choice for single recipe, continuous use gas blending applications. 

Custom engineered for every application

Automation and data logging capabilities

MXM is designed to operate autonomously without connection to a PC

Configurable chassis allows for 2 to 6 gas inputs with any combination of flow rates ranging from 100 SCCM to 100 SLPM full-scale, per channel.

Human Interface

The MXM is a turn-key tabletop dynamic gas mixer with integrated 6 button TFT color interface. Through this keypad, the entire gas mixing process can be configured, started, and stopped. The MXM is an ideal choice for single purpose applications that don’t require frequent changing of the gas mix ratios, or where control through the optional MXM software is not practical for the installation. 

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Connections

The ‘business end’ of the MXM showcases the 6 available source gas input ports and the single mixed gas outlet port. Either ¼” or ⅜” tube compression fittings are used depending on the customer’s chosen flow rates. Additional connections include an RS232 male DB9 for bi-directional communication, 24VDC 4 pin DIN power port, 4 pin locking connector for additional or custom wiring features, 8 pin M12 port for powering outboard pressure or flow devices, optional Bluetooth connectivity, and the master power switch. 

Form Factor

A small 14”x14” footprint allows the MXM to act as a bench top gas mixer, to be installed on a cart, or easily transported for use ‘on-site ‘ via its included Pelican transit case. Note the stainless steel chassis and handles, powder coated steel cover, and rubber feet allowing it to be placed or mounted in any orientation. 

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MXM Specifications and Customization Options

  • 14″x14″ footprint table-top system with non-marring rubber feet
  • Up to 6 input ports and 1 output port on rear panel with bulkhead ¼” or ⅜” Swagelok compression fittings
  • Exclusive use of specially tuned and configured Alicat Scientific, Inc. mass flow controllers and pressure devices
  • Fusion Flow’s proprietary MixModule brain unit/pressure sensing device
  • Integrated 6 button, backlit, color TFT screen for backup control and monitoring
  • Heavy gauge, powder-coated steel upper shell
  • Stainless steel construction for chassis, carry handles, and gas flow path

Available base flow range scales for individual gas control channels (any combination of 2 to 6 channels)*:

  • 50 SCCM—100 SCCM
  • 50 SCCM—200 SCCM
  • 50 SCCM—500 SCCM
  • 50 SCCM—1 SLPM
  • 50 SCCM—2 SLPM
  • 50 SCCM—5 SLPM
  • 100 SCCM—10 SLPM
  • 200 SCCM—20 SLPM
  • 500 SCCM—50 SLPM
  • 1SLPM—100 SLPM

 

Accuracy at calibration conditions for individual gas control channels:

  • Gas control channels with full scale ranges from 100 SCCM to 20 SLPM: ±0.6% of reading or ±0.1% of full scale, whichever is greater
  • Gas control channels with full scale ranges from 50 SLPM to 100 SLPM: ±0.8% of reading and ±0.2% of full scale

 

Repeatability (2σ) for individual gas control channels:

  • Gas control channels with full scale ranges from 100 SCCM to 20 SLPM: ±(0.1% of reading + 0.02% of full scale)
  • Gas control channels with full scale ranges from 50 SLPM to 100 SLPM: ±(0.2% of reading + 0.02% of full scale)

 

Typical control response time for individual gas control channels:

  • As fast as 25 ms; flow rate, gas species, and back-pressure dependent
  • Proprietary, matched-tuning procedure performed on each MFC according to the application parameters

 

*Custom ranges and alternate units of measure are available at no extra charge, however density based, true-mass units of measure are not possible at this time (e.g. lbs/hr, kg/min, etc.)

  • Each MXM system is custom engineered to best serve a specific application, even if the application is generic in nature (e.g. general, unspecific laboratory use). Up to 6 internal MFCs can be specified, but they don’t all have to be connected to unique gases. Any channels set to the same gas will be treated as a unified operational group. This allows for doubling or tripling of flows within the chassis, if more than 100 SLPM is needed for a particular gas, for example. Similarly, this also allows for high dynamic range capabilities if both high and low flow devices are used for the same gas (the MXM will chose which MFC or MFCs to use based on the immediate need, for best accuracy and control). In most cases, the installed gas channels can be configured to measure and control any one of the 98 built-in gas models, making the MXM an extremely flexible gas blending platform.
  •  The MXM has many user configurable mixed gas delivery modes to accommodate almost any process:
    • Mass flow with no start/stop pressure limits
    • Mass flow with lower start pressure limit and/or upper stop pressure limit
    • Mass flow with total volume limit (with or without pressure limits) 
    • Active pressure control with no start/stop pressure limits
    • Active pressure control with lower start pressure limit and/or upper stop pressure limit
    • Active pressure control with total volume limit (with or without pressure limits)
    • Option to cease all automated mixing operations if any limits are reached (single-shot mode)
    • Option to reset the volume totalizer upon any stoppage event
  • A locking 4 pin electrical connector on the rear of the unit allows for remote EMO triggers, remote 24V alarm output, and 3rd party analog analyzer input for  monitoring and alarming on the gas mixture concentration (user configurable)
  • M12 connector for attaching a precision outboard process controller (e.g. Alicat ultra low-flow MFC, or specialized pressure controller)

Some of the process attributes which are taken into account during the application engineering phase are:

  • Identifying all of the source gas species to be blended (whether pure, pre-mixed, corrosive or non-corrosive)
  • Feed pressures available for each gas
  • Gas mix ratio(s), recipes or dilution levels desired
  • Expected volume, plumbing, and restrictions downstream of the gas mixer
  • Total mass flow rate(s) required
  • Outlet pressure(s) required
  • Required delivery mode feeding the process
  • Any environmental/automation/industrial integration considerations
  • Fusion Flow MXM command and control software for Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • 4 in/4 out digital I/O USB module (for exclusive use with the MXM software)
  • 4 in/2 out analog I/O USB module (for exclusive use with the MXM software)
  • Stainless steel ballast cylinders (150cc, 300cc, 500cc, 1L, 2L, 5L)
  • Stainless steel static mixing tubes (¼”, ⅜”)
  • High accuracy speed of sound binary gas analyzer for 2 component gas mixtures (integrated or outboard options)

Unit ships in a re-usable, hand-fitted foam Pelican transit case, allowing the MXM to arrive safely from our factory, and also be easily transported in the future.

Advanced Gas Mixing Made Easy

Optional Fusion Flow MXM Command and Control Software

All MXM variants can mix gas autonomously. At the core, this platform is a hardware based gas blender, requiring neither computer nor software to operate. However, the functionality of the MXM can be greatly enhanced by the use of Fusion Flow’s optional command and control software.
Users choosing to operate their MXM through the software gain the ability to save unlimited gas mix recipes, log all gas mixing data, run automation scripts, program conditional based events, and utilize the optional analog and digital I/O boxes.
Coded for use with any MXM system, this Windows 10/11 based software package communicates directly (and solely) with the Fusion Flow MixModule device; whether it’s inside of the MXM chassis or out in the open as in a stand-alone MXM-SA system.
*Please note that the MXM software only works with the Fusion Flow family of gas mixers utilizing the MixModule brain; it cannot be used with individual MFCs in a direct control capacity.

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