Brooks Expert Support Tool (BEST)

Overview

The Brooks Expert Support Tool (BEST) downloadable software is a Windows based application that provides expanded control of the products listed in the table below. This software allows the user to take advantage of servicing tasks that include setup, attribute configuration, diagnostics, troubleshooting, valve tuning and calibration (with License Key). To use the BEST software you will need a PC loaded with the latest version of BEST and one of the diagnostic cable kits listed below.

Products Supported in BEST

Model	Operation Mode	Description
GF40	MFC, MFM	Mass Flow Controllers & Meters
GF80	MFC, MFM	Mass Flow Controllers & Meters
GF1XX	MFC, MFM	Mass Flow Controllers & Meters
GP200	P-MFC	Mass Flow Controllers & Meters
SLA58XX, SLAMf (Revision A)	MFC, MFM, PC, RT	Mass Flow Controllers & Meters, Pressure Controllers
SLA58XX, SLAMf (Revision B)	MFC, MFM, PC, RT	Mass Flow Controllers & Meters, Pressure Controllers
PC115	PC	Pressure Controller (Downstream or Upstream)
PC125	PC	Pressure Controller (Downstream) w/Flow Meter
*Quantim® QMB	MFC, MFM	Mass Flow Controllers & Meters
Quantim® QMC	MFC, MFM	Mass Flow Controllers & Meters
VDM300	MFC	DI Water Vapor Delivery Module

*Does not support Revision A

BEST Diagnostic Cable Kits

For Models: GF40, Quantim® QMC, SLA58XX &SLAMf (Revision B), PC115, PC125
Description		Part Number
Basic BEST/MultiFlo Kit: USB to 2.5 mm Cable Assembly		778Z010ZZZ
BEST/MultiFlo Kit with DeviceNet Power Supply		778Z014ZZZ
BEST/MultiFlo Kit with EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET Power Supply		778Z013ZZZ
BEST/MulitFlo Kit with Profibus/RS485 Power Supply		778Z012ZZZ
For Models: QMB Quantim™, SLA58XX (Revision A)
Service Tool Cable Kit: RS232 to TTL/CMOS Converter		S778D023ZZZ

As of version 5.14.0.0, BEST requires Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit) or Windows 11 (32-bit and 64-bit). If your computer meets this system requirement, please download the software and follow the instructions on the install wizard.

Note: MS Windows™ should load any required drivers. If not, you can download from this website: https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

If you have any questions, view the video below (to view in full screen mode, click the YouTube icon after pressing play), contact Technical Services or your local Brooks Instrument representative for assistance.

Documentation

Filename	File Type	Documents By Language
Data Sheet	pdf	English
Quick Start Guide	pdf	English
Installation and Operation Manual	pdf	English
Installation and Operation Manual - SLA RevA, Quantim	pdf	English
License Agreement	pdf	English

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