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Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual

D301783X012

March 2019

Remote Automation Solutions

Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer
Instruction Manual

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Page 1: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 Remote Automation Solutions Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...nstruments in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations as specified in Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart S dated April 16 1981 OSHA rulings are in agreement with the National Electrical Code You must also ground mechanical or pneumatic instruments that include electrically operated devices such as lights switches relays alarms or chart drives Important Compl...

Page 3: ...azardous Locations 11 2 2 Environmental Specifications 11 2 3 Required Tools 12 2 4 Site Considerations 13 2 5 General Wiring Guidelines 18 2 6 Grounding 19 2 7 Opening Closing the Enclosure 19 2 8 Mounting the Enclosure 20 2 8 1 Bolting Considerations 20 2 8 2 O rings with Flange Adapters 22 2 8 3 Pole Mounting Aluminum Enclosure 23 2 8 4 Pole Mounting Fiberglass Enclosure 24 2 8 5 Panel Wall Mou...

Page 4: ...al Output to the Optional Relay 69 3 8 Radio Wiring 70 Section 4 Operation 73 4 1 Powering Up Powering Down the Device 73 4 2 Establishing Communications 73 4 2 1 Communicating with the SCADA Host 73 4 2 2 Communicating with a Laptop Using One of the Serial Ports 74 4 2 3 Communicating with a Laptop Wirelessly with FBxWifi 75 4 3 Communicating Using the HMI Module 75 Section 5 Service and Troubles...

Page 5: ...RoHS2 Compliance Physical Security The Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer measures pressure differential pressure and temperature for a single meter run of natural gas It works with both differential pressure based meters measuring static pressure SP differential pressure DP and temperature T and linear meters measuring pulse or analog inputs SP and T This manual describes how to install and configure t...

Page 6: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 2 Introduction Figure 1 1 FB2100 Flow Computer 1 HMI module 2 Front cover 3 Data plate 4 Enclosure 5 Sensor module ...

Page 7: ...equipment CAUTION DANGER TO PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT Observed all precautionary signs posted on the equipment Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or cause damage to the equipment SAFETY FIRST General instructions and safety reminders 1 2 Features The FB2100 flow computer includes the following key features Enclosure suitable for use in Class I Division 2 non incendive and Ex nA Zone ...

Page 8: ...cal cable connection Application software supports AGA3 AGA8 ISO 5167 ISO 6976 and API 21 1 calculations in either U S metric or other natural gas standard units 1 3 FB2100 Flow Computer Models You can purchase two basic models of the FB2100 flow computer In addition each model is available in either an aluminum enclosure or a compression molded fiberglass enclosure Either model includes two in NP...

Page 9: ...al ports or I O channels Figure 1 3 FB2100 Flow Computer No Integral Sensor Version 1 4 Central Processing Unit CPU The flow computer s CPU is a NXP Kinetis K61 series CPU with an ARM Cortex M4 processor that operates at 4 to 60 MHz depending on the power mode The CPU runs the Micrium operating system 1 4 1 Memory The flow computer includes both static and flash memory Table 1 1 Memory Memory Usag...

Page 10: ...urations Option Configuration FB2100 option 1 MV Sensor P DP or Static Pressure SP Sensor Connections for customer supplied 2 3 or 4 wire RTD PRT 1 DO channel FB2100 option 2 MV Sensor P DP or Static Pressure SP Sensor Connections for customer supplied 2 3 or 4 wire RTD PRT 2 DI DO PI channels 2 AI AO channels 1 6 Power Options You can power the flow computer using an external DC input or an inter...

Page 11: ...odule The flow computer includes an HMI module with an optional liquid crystal display LCD for local operator access to the device The LCD if present presents a series of menus that sequentially display the current values of particular process variables A configuration parameter in FBxConnect determines whether you must log in first to view the menus If required you log in by selecting alphanumeri...

Page 12: ...mental conditions but is typically 70 to 100 feet from the front and 40 to 60 feet from the side and rear This capability allows an operator to potentially remain outside the hazardous location and still communicate with the flow computer The operator s laptop must have Wi Fi capability line of sight access to the HMI module and must be loaded with FBxConnect configuration software Once connected ...

Page 13: ...al logs Update system firmware 1 11 RoHS2 Compliance Device without Integral MVS or SP Sensor RoHS 2 EU Directive 2011 65 EU Device with Integral MVS or SP Sensor RoHS 2 EU Directive 2011 65 EU This product may be considered out of scope when used for the intended design purpose in a Large Scale Fixed Installation LSFI Consult https www emerson com compliance for up to date product information 1 1...

Page 14: ...nd Latch from Fiberglass Enclosure 1 Cap 2 Prying off the latch 3 Cap removed 4 Latch removed For ATEX IEC compliant installations with the fiberglass enclosure you must use one of these three choices padlock wire seal or screw For either enclosure type you may apply tamper evident tape to the four sensor coupling screws and two rotation set screws to provide evidence of unauthorized sensor adjust...

Page 15: ...ly 2 1 Hazardous Locations The housing for the FB2100 is an explosion proof case designed to operate in hazardous locations For North America the FB2100 has certifications for Class I Division 2 Groups A B C D non incendive and non hazardous locations only Appendix A contains special information for Class I Division 2 installations For other world areas the FB2100 has ATEX and IEC Ex certification...

Page 16: ...equired for installing and servicing the flow computer Table 2 2 Required Tools Tool Use Torque wrench For bolting mounting the flow computer 2 5 mm hexagonal wrench For manipulating rotation set screw High wattage soldering iron and solder For tinning ground connection wire 1 Phillips head screwdriver For screws on HMI module 2 Phillips head screwdriver For screws on other modules and boards 3 Ph...

Page 17: ...pace required Ensure the installation location provides easy access to the HMI module If your unit includes the optional solar panel ensure the installation location provides sufficient space to mount the solar panel and adequate sunlight to charge the battery If your unit includes the optional FBxWifi ensure the installation location provides line of sight access to the transceiver Figure 2 1 Dim...

Page 18: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 14 Installation Figure 2 2 Dimensions Multivariable Sensor Version Aluminum Enclosure ...

Page 19: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 Installation 15 Figure 2 3 Dimensions No Integral Sensor Version Fiberglass Enclosure ...

Page 20: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 16 Installation Figure 2 4 Dimensions No Integral Sensor Version Aluminum Enclosure ...

Page 21: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 Installation 17 Figure 2 5 Dimensions Static Pressure Sensor Version Fiberglass Enclosure ...

Page 22: ...s ensure that no bare wire is exposed If using stranded wire tin the bare end with solder to prevent flattening and improve connectivity Allow some slack in the wire while making terminal connections Slack makes the wires more manageable and helps minimize mechanical strain on the terminal blocks Use twisted pair shielded and insulated cable for communication and I O wiring to minimize signal erro...

Page 23: ...ug Run the ground wire so that any routing bend in the cable has a minimum radius of 30 48 cm 12 inches below ground and 20 32 cm 8 inches above ground For more information on grounding or if your installation uses cathodic protection refer to Site Considerations for Equipment Installation Grounding and Wiring D301452X012 2 7 Opening Closing the Enclosure The enclosure opens closes differently dep...

Page 24: ...Figure 2 9 Aluminum Enclosure Clamps 2 8 Mounting the Enclosure You can mount the flow computer directly to a pole You can also mount it on a wall or panel Bolting Considerations If the flow computer installation requires assembly of a process flange manifold or flange adapters follow these assembly guidelines to ensure a tight seal for optimal performance characteristics of the flow computer Only...

Page 25: ...teel Confirm the material by viewing the markings on the head of the bolt and referencing the figure If bolt material is not shown in the figure contact your local Emerson Remote Automation Solutions representative for more information Figure 2 10 Transmitter with Coplanar Flange Figure 2 11 Transmitter with Coplanar Flange and Optional Flange Adapters Figure 2 12 Transmitter with Traditional Flan...

Page 26: ...e final torque value using the same crossing pattern See Table 2 3 for final torque value 5 Verify that the flange bolts protrude through the sensor module before applying pressure able 2 3 Torque Values for the Flange and Flange Adapter Bolts Bolt Material Head markings Initial Torque Final Torque Carbon Steel CS 300 in lbs 33 9 N m 650 in lbs 73 4 N m Stainless Steel SST 150 in lbs 16 9 N m 300 ...

Page 27: ...e flange bolts and alignment screws after installation to compensate for seating of the O rings Pole Mounting Aluminum Enclosure Refer to Figure 2 15 during the mounting procedure 1 Apply Loctite 222 Low Strength Purple Threadlocker sparingly to threads of head cap screws Item 2 2 Attach pole mounting brackets Item3 to enclosure using head cap screws Item 2 and hex nuts Item 1 Torque hex nuts to 3...

Page 28: ...diameter 5 16 18 x 4 0LG U bolt Pole Mounting Fiberglass Enclosure Refer to Figure 2 16 during the mounting procedure 1 Attach plastic pole mounting brackets Item4 to enclosure using split lock stainless steel washers Item 1 and torx head screws Item 2 2 Apply Loctite 222 Low Strength Purple Threadlocker adhesive sparingly to threads of U bolts Item 5 3 Use U bolts Item 5 to mount enclosure to pol...

Page 29: ...ch 2019 Installation 25 Figure 2 16 Fiberglass Enclosure Pole Mounting 1 inch screw split lock stainless steel washer 2 10 x 75LG thread forming torx head screw 3 5 16 18 keps stainless steel hex nut 4 Pole mounting bracket 5 2 inch diameter 5 16 18 x 4 0LG U bolt ...

Page 30: ...low Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 26 Installation Panel Wall Mounting Dimensions Aluminum Enclosure Figure 2 17 Aluminum Enclosure Panel Wall Mounting A Mounting holes are 7 92 mm 0 312 in diameter ...

Page 31: ...00 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 Installation 27 Panel Wall Mounting Dimensions Fiberglass Enclosure Prior to mounting attach mounting tabs to enclosure Figure 2 18 Attaching mounting tabs ...

Page 32: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 28 Installation Figure 2 19 Fiberglass Enclosure Panel Wall Mounting A Mounting holes are 7 9 mm 0 31 in wide ...

Page 33: ...d position Over rotation can break electronics within the unit Figure 2 20 Housing Rotation Set Screw 1 each side 1 Set Screw one each side DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD Never remove end cap s in a hazardous location Removing end cap s in a hazardous location could result in an explosion 1 Loosen the two housing rotation set screws 2 Rotate the housing no more than 180 degrees from its original as shipp...

Page 34: ...ditional power You can configure it in FBxConnect to shut down after a period of inactivity Table 2 4 Typical Power Usage Low Power Mode at Room Temperature Description Power Usage mW at 12Vdc Base flow computer with integral multivariable DP and pressure sensor and temperature measurement single DO available for a single meter run Historical configuration supports maximum of 4 averages 12 Station...

Page 35: ...Description Power Usage mW at 12Vdc Power Usage mW at 24Vdc Base flow computer with integral multivariable DP and pressure sensor and temperature measurement for a single meter run 240 290 Base flow computer with temperature measurement no integral sensor communicating to remote 4088B externally powered for a single meter run 220 268 Base flow computer with integral multivariable DP and pressure s...

Page 36: ...ower Control 2 10 Connecting Power Power can come from an external DC supply or a lead acid battery pack with a solar panel Connecting DC Power DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD Never remove end cap s in a hazardous location Removing end cap s in a hazardous location could result in an explosion When power comes from an external DC supply connect using the DCIN and DCIN terminals Use standard copper wire 18...

Page 37: ...y pack the battery pack plugs into one of two connectors 2 10 2 1 Installing the Main Battery Pack If you purchased one of the battery solar panel options you need to install the main battery pack before you place the device in service The device provides a battery cable with two pairs of battery connectors enabling you to hot swap the battery pack in a non hazardous location You can use either pa...

Page 38: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 34 Installation Figure 2 23 Removing Plastic Tabs from Battery Pack 3 Open the enclosure ...

Page 39: ... the top of the of the battery compartment while holding onto the battery compartment door Carefully rotate the electronics assembly towards you to reveal the inside of the battery compartment A strap prevents the front of the compartment from rotating too far forward Figure 2 24 Captive Fastening Screws 1 Captive Fastening Screws ...

Page 40: ...able inside the battery compartment is divided into two branches each with its own pair of connectors Take either pair of connectors and connect them to the battery the red positive wire connector attaches to the red connection point on the battery and the black negative wire connector attaches to the black connection point on the battery ...

Page 41: ...the battery compartment so that it doesn t move around How you do this depends on which battery compartment configuration you have If the battery compartment includes a strap for holding the battery see Section 2 10 2 1 Securing the Battery with a Strap if the battery compartment includes an adhesive pad see Section 2 10 2 2 Securing the Battery to the Pad ...

Page 42: ...nside Remove the two screws left and right that fasten the termination cover to the solar regulator and then set the termination cover aside If you don t have an internal solar regulator skip to Step 2 Figure 2 27 Removing Termination Cover of Internal Solar Regulator 2 The battery strap must already be threaded through the holes of the battery compartment Figure 2 28 Battery Strap 3 Pick up the b...

Page 43: ...rtment 4 Carefully push the battery under the solar regulator if present and against the back of the compartment now strap it in tightly by pulling the ends of the strap Figure 2 30 Battery Pack Attached to Compartment 5 The strap includes a narrow opening into which you can slide the other end of the strap to help you tighten it ...

Page 44: ...nation cover 8 Rotate the electronics assembly up against the battery compartment and tighten the captive fastening screws with a torque value of 2 to 4 in lbs 0 2 to 0 5 N m to close the compartment 2 10 2 3 Securing the Battery to the Pad For this type of battery compartment a hook and loop adhesive pad on the back of the battery secures it to the back of the battery compartment 1 Pick up the ba...

Page 45: ...the wires of the free portion of the battery cable so that they sit completely inside the open area at the top of the battery compartment 3 Rotate the electronics assembly up against the battery compartment and tighten the captive fastening screws with a torque value of 2 to 4 in lbs 0 2 to 0 5 N m to close the compartment 4 Close the enclosure ...

Page 46: ...nel external solar regulator combination other than the Emerson approved option it must meet the specifications listed in Tables 2 6 and 2 7 2 10 3 1 Wiring the 30W Solar Panel For the 30W solar panel option with an external solar controller charger regulator purchased through Emerson Emerson approved option connect the external solar controller to the flow computer battery using the instructions ...

Page 47: ...ar Input 6A Nominal System Voltage 12V Maximum Solar Voltage 30V 3 stage charging Bulk PWM and float Regulation Voltage 14 1V Float Voltage 13 7V Temperature Compensation 30 mV C Operating Temperature 40 C to 70 C Humidity 100 Short Circuit Current reverse polarity lightning and transient surges short circuit high temperature overcurrent reverse current at night 1 The solar controller comes with p...

Page 48: ... back the insulation on the wires inch Figure 2 34 Removing Fork Connectors 4 Remove the junction box cover Use a utility knife to remove the knock outs Item 2 in the junction box Item 1 and feed the wires from the solar controller into the junction box and through the solar controller lock nut Item 3 Figure 2 35 Wiring Solar Power External Regulator 1 Junction box 2 Knock outs 3 Lock nut ...

Page 49: ...o the junction box and use a 7 32 flat head screwdriver to attach the wires from the controller to the junction box connectors as shown Figure 2 36 Wiring Solar Power External Regulator 6 Route the BATT and BATT wires from the flow computer into the junction box Figure 2 37 Routing Battery Wires 7 Connect the wires as shown Replace the junction box cover ...

Page 50: ...X012 March 2019 46 Installation Figure 2 38 Wiring Solar Power External Regulator 1 Fast acting 6 3A one time fuse 2 Conduit 3 Battery If you ordered the flow computer with an internal solar regulator for the 30W solar panel wire it according to Figure 2 39 ...

Page 51: ...mputer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 Installation 47 Figure 2 39 Wiring Solar Power Internal Regulator 1 Solar Panel 2 Conduit 3 Fast acting 6 3A one time fuse 4 Solar Regulator 5 Solar 6 Battery 7 Load 8 Battery ...

Page 52: ...using the hex screws Item 5 flat washers Item 6 lock washers Item 7 and hex nuts Item 8 2 Torque hex nuts Item 8 to 60 in lbs 6 8 N m 3 Apply Loctite 222MS Purple Threadlocker Low Strength sparingly to hex nut threads Item 8 after torqueing 4 Attach pole mounting bracket Item 3 to angle bracket Item 2 using hex screws Item 12 flat washers Item11 lock washers Item 10 and hex nuts Item 9 5 Torque he...

Page 53: ...nstalling 30W Solar Panel 1 30W solar panel 2 Adjustable angle bracket 3 Pole mounting bracket 4 U bolt assembly 2 5 x 20 x 75LG Hex head cap screw 2 6 flat washer 2 7 lock washer 2 8 20 hex nut 2 9 5 16 18 hex nut 4 10 5 16 lock washer 4 11 5 16 flat washer 4 12 5 16 18 x 0 75 LG Hex head cap screw 4 ...

Page 54: ...phere at an angle determined by the latitude of the site Table 2 8 shows the angle from horizontal at which you should install the solar panel to maximize annual energy output At most latitudes you can improve performance by reducing the angle during the summer and increasing the angle during the winter If no seasonal adjustments in panel direction are needed then adjust the position for the worst...

Page 55: ...Angle 0 to 4 10 from horizontal 5 to 20 Add 5 to the local latitude 21 to 45 Add 10 to the local latitude 46 to 65 Add 15 to the local latitude 66 to 75 80 from horizontal To adjust the tilt angle on the 30W solar panel loosen the four 4 nuts in the adjustable angle bracket and move the panel to the desired tilt angle When in the proper position torque the nuts to 108 in lbs 12 2 N m and apply Loc...

Page 56: ... running FBxConnect software or to other devices Open the enclosure door to access the terminal blocks for the three serial communication ports You route communication cables through the conduit fittings and connect the cables to the terminal blocks Note The optional local serial port connector on the base of the enclosure is hard wired to COM2 Connecting to COM1 COM1 can be configured for RS 232 ...

Page 57: ...connecting COM1 to another device using RS 422 use a cable with configurations as shown in Figure 2 44 Figure 2 44 Connecting a Device to COM1 Using RS 422 1 RS 422 Port on other device When connecting COM1 to another device using RS 485 use a cable with configurations as shown in Figure 2 45 ...

Page 58: ...terface standard RS 232 RS 422 or RS 485 you must use FBxConnect to configure the port for proper usage Connecting to COM2 and COM3 COM2 and COM3 operate identically Each can be configured for either RS 232 or RS 485 communication When connecting COM2 or COM3 to an RS 232 port on another device a PC or another controller flow computer use a cable with configurations as shown in Figure 2 46 ...

Page 59: ...arch 2019 Installation 55 Figure 2 46 Connecting a Device to COM2 or COM3 Using RS 232 1 RS 232 Port on other device When connecting COM2 or COM3 to an RS 485 port on another device for example a transmitter use a cable with configurations as shown in Figure 2 47 ...

Page 60: ... COM2 or COM3 Using RS 485 1 RS 485 Port on other device Regardless of the interface standard RS 232 or RS 485 you must use FBxConnect to configure the port for proper usage 2 14 Security Intrusion Switch If ordered from the factory the door contact wires to a momentary switch as shown using cable part number 399331 01 0 ...

Page 61: ...order the optional security intrusion switch the flow computer ships from the factory with the door switch option enabled To verify this you can run FBxConnect software and click Services Board Info This allows you to view modify the enable disable setting for the Door Switch Note The door switch is always on Module_3 Figure 2 49 Board Info Screen in FBxConnect ...

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Page 63: ... sensor and RTD connector and the CPU board Option 1 for the CPU is a single digital output option 2 for the CPU is two channels individually configurable as either digital inputs DI digital outputs DO or pulse inputs PI and two channels individually configurable as either analog inputs AI or analog outputs AO Note Terminal blocks TB3 and TB4 are unused on the FB2100 Note When using a digital outp...

Page 64: ... I O Option 2 AI AO 1 2 DI DO PI1 2 A When wiring a 1 5 V Analog Input AI use configuration at left B When wiring a 4 20 mA Analog Input AI use configuration at left 1 Field Device 2 Power Supply 30Vdc Max 3 Open Drain Type or Open Collector Device Externally Powered 4 500 mA load max 5 To AGND 6 To AIAOx 7 Dry contact ...

Page 65: ...channels have the following characteristics Table 3 1 Analog Input Characteristics Type Number Supported Characteristics Analog Input AI 0 to 2 as follows under CPU option 2 only 1 or 2 non isolated channels on CPU board AI AO1 and AI AO2 always present You can configure one both or neither as AIs 4 to 20 mA range 24Vdc or 1 to 5Vdc Over range for calibration purposes 3 2 to 20 8 mA or 0 8 to 5 2 ...

Page 66: ...t AI use configuration at left B When wiring a 4 20 mA Analog Input AI use configuration at left 1 Field Device 2 Power Supply 30Vdc Max 3 To AIAOx 4 To AGND 3 2 Analog Outputs The FB2100 flow computer with CPU option 2 includes two on board channels you can individually configure as either analog outputs AO or analog inputs AI When configured as analog outputs the channels have the following char...

Page 67: ...ed current mode only AO sinks current to system ground Factory calibrated re calibration is unnecessary for at least 3 years You can configure a fail state so that on power up or if the CPU fails the output drives to 0 µA When a channel is configured as an AO it cannot be used as an AI 3 2 1 AO Wiring The diagram below shows how to wire the analog output Figure 3 3 Analog Output AO Wiring AI AO1 A...

Page 68: ...evices When a channel is configured as a DI it cannot be used as a DO or PI channel 3 3 1 DI Wiring The diagram below shows how to wire the digital input Figure 3 4 Digital Input DI Wiring DI DO PI1 DI DO PI2 CPU Option 2 1 Dry contact 3 4 Digital Outputs The FB2100 flow computer with CPU option 1 includes a single digital output The FB2100 flow computer with CPU option 2 includes two channels you...

Page 69: ...up and in the case of a CPU failure Software configurable failure mode of fail open fail closed or hold last state When a channel is configured as a DO it cannot be used as a DI or PI channel Note Digital outputs are rated to 500mA maximum In a small number of applications however the load on the DO could have an effect on the uncertainty of the analog inputs and outputs The typical increase in un...

Page 70: ...12 March 2019 66 I O Configuration and Wiring Figure 3 5 Digital Output DO Wiring DI DO PI1 CPU Option 1 1 Power Supply 30Vdc Max 2 500 mA load max Figure 3 6 Digital Output DO Wiring DI DO PI1 DI DO PI2 CPU Option 2 1 Power Supply 30Vdc Max 2 500 mA load max ...

Page 71: ...on isolated channels on CPU board PI DI DO1 and PI DI DO2 Two always present you can configure one both or neither as PIs Supports dry contacts and open collector outputs connected to ground and voltage inputs Supports single pulse for volume or mass Input filtering selectable at 30 µs or 1 ms Frequency range from 0 to10 5 KHz Maximum input frequency for the 1 ms filter is 300 Hz When a channel is...

Page 72: ...us Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion The flow computer supports 2 wire 3 wire and 4 wire operation Route the RTD cable through the conduit fittings and connect them to their terminal blocks as shown on Figure 3 8 Figure 3 9 and Figure 3 10 Note The device defaults to the 4 wire RTD configuration you can change this setting in FBxConnect Figure 3 8 Wiring fo...

Page 73: ...ectro mechanical relays for switching on off external circuits or devices If you order this option the relays ship from the factory mounted to the top of the battery compartment inside the flow computer enclosure You can wire a relay to an isolated DO Figure 3 11 You must also use the isolated GND and provide 24V to power the relay To attach a wire insert it into the connector and tighten the adja...

Page 74: ...olated GND and provide 24V to power the relay To attach a wire insert it into the connector and tighten the adjacent screw to secure it The NO and COM wires go to your external circuit or device Figure 3 12 Relay Wired to Non Isolated DO 1 To customer load 2 Power Supply 24Vdc 3 8 Radio Wiring To power a radio you wire it to the RADIO PWR and RADIO RTN terminals These follow whatever the power sup...

Page 75: ...struction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 I O Configuration and Wiring 71 You must enable radio power In FBxConnect Click Configure System to bring up the System screen from which you enable radio power Figure 3 13 Radio Wiring 1 Radio ...

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Page 77: ...in TB2 pins 1 3 5 7 to activate DC or battery solar power If your device uses an internal battery and it is not connected connect it as discussed in 2 8 3 Connecting Battery Power Unplug TB2 pins 1 3 5 7 to deactivate DC or battery solar power This turns on or shuts OFF power from either an external power supply or the battery pack solar panel Note When you turn power on the backlight on the HMI m...

Page 78: ...so it can be incorporated into the database at the SCADA host 4 Using whatever human machine interface HMI tools exist for the SCADA host create graphical displays or reports that include the parameters from the application required for successful operator interaction setpoints flow variables and so on 4 2 2 Communicating with a Laptop Using One of the Serial Ports To communicate with a laptop usi...

Page 79: ...ice in the Connections list and skip to step 4 2 Select the wireless network to which the flow computer belongs and enter the appropriate security key 3 Click Connect to start the FBxConnect software 4 Log into the flow computer if prompted 5 Use the FBxConnect software to view or change any desired parameters 6 When finished log off the flow computer and disconnect from the wireless network 4 3 C...

Page 80: ...arily keep the HMI module out of sleep mode maintain an active FBxConnect connection As long as communications remain active the HMI module does not sleep 1 Go to the front of the flow computer and touch your finger on the glass above the Hold to Wake button until the display lights up This may take several seconds Figure 4 1 Waking up the Display 2 If prompted login using a valid username passwor...

Page 81: ...ve up or down one item through list of parameters Hold to stay on current parameter Data Entry Tap UP once to move the cursor to the previous character in the list or DOWN once to move the cursor to the next character in the list Hold UP or DOWN to scroll quickly through the character list Idle Mode Hold to wake the display if screen is off Screen Saver Log out if logged on Data Entry Tap once to ...

Page 82: ...no symbols display Table 4 2 Symbols on Display Symbol Explanation Alarm The parameter value shown is in an alarm state High Alarm Low Alarm etc Override The parameter value shown is in override mode i e a user entered fixed value Fault The parameter value shown is somehow invalid Unverified For parameter values that require additional validation beyond simple database min max range checking the p...

Page 83: ...ted and void the hazardous location certification For a list of user serviceable parts contact your Emerson Remote Automation Solutions sales representative or Emerson Impact Partner This chapter describes the service tasks that everyone needs to know such as replacing batteries or installing a firmware upgrade A separate series of field replacement guides covers major field replaceable components...

Page 84: ...cover 7 Battery compartment 8 Battery 9 Enclosure 10 Sensor assembly 5 1 Returning the Unit for Repairs Only certain field replacement procedures are allowed under warranty and hazardous location certification Other types of repairs cannot be performed in the field In those cases you must ship the unit to an Emerson authorized repair facility Contact Emerson Remote Automation Solutions for a retur...

Page 85: ...computer remove the lithium battery before you ship the unit Failure to remove the lithium battery may delay or prevent shipment of the flow computer 5 2 Interpreting the Status LEDs The flow computer display has four 4 status LEDs on the flow computer The meaning of each LED varies depending upon the color displayed or whether the LED flashes Figure 5 2 LED Locations 1 Input LED 2 Link LED 3 Stat...

Page 86: ...thium battery only Off No power Flashing GREEN System is booting Momentary GREEN approximately every 6 seconds HMI module is in sleep mode to reduce power consumption LED goes on when HMI module checks the Hold to Wake IR button Alternating RED GREEN YELLOW HMI module boot firmware loaded but no application is present You may see this during an HMI firmware update Alarm LED GREEN No alarms Flashin...

Page 87: ...t it Used if system powered on but non functional this attempts a reboot Move the SYSTEM RESET switch either up or down Unit powers off and then restarts A Clears memory SRAM The SRAM memory holds current data values and pending alarm messages If unit has unexpectedly stopped operating you can depress this button on power up to clear that information from memory hard reset Try this if a SYSTEM RES...

Page 88: ...R Ensure the flow computer is in a non hazardous area Never remove replace the HMI module in a hazardous area Important The HMI module includes the Wi Fi transceiver once you remove the HMI module Wi Fi communication with the flow computer ceases 1 Open the enclosure 2 Loosen the four captive fastening screws on the HMI module Figure 5 4 Captive Fastening Screws 3 Grasp the HMI module and remove i...

Page 89: ...four captive fastening screws 5 Close the enclosure 5 5 Replacing the Main Battery Pack Periodically you must replace the main battery pack Figure 5 5 Main Battery Pack The device provides a battery cable with two pairs of battery connectors enabling you to hot swap the battery pack in a non hazardous location You attach the new battery pack to the free connector leaving the old one connected and ...

Page 90: ...ir suitability for Class I Division 2 DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not replace batteries unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous Batteries must only be changed in an area known to be non hazardous WARNING There are no user serviceable parts inside the battery pack Do not open the battery pack as you may damage the battery pack or injure yourself Restriction Batter...

Page 91: ... Battery Pack 2 Open the enclosure 3 Loosen the two captive fastening screws at the top of the of the battery compartment and hold the battery compartment door as you carefully rotate the electronics assembly towards you to reveal the inside of the battery compartment A strap prevents the front of the compartment from rotating too far forward ...

Page 92: ...y skip to Steps 6 and 7 5 Follow this step if you have the configuration where a hook and loop pad on the back of the battery secures it to the back of the battery compartment otherwise skip to Steps 6 and 7 Leave the connectors on the current battery connected Place your fingers behind the battery pack and pry it off of the fastener on the back of the compartment you may need to use both hands Ge...

Page 93: ...ck Leave Connected to Cable 6 If you have an internal solar regulator installed in the battery compartment you must remove the termination cover Remove the two screws left and right that fasten the termination cover to the solar regulator and then set the termination cover aside If you don t have an internal solar regulator skip to Step 7 ...

Page 94: ... hook and loop fastener holds the battery in place Unstrap the battery but leave the connectors on the current battery connected Gently lift the battery with the battery cable attached out of the compartment Figure 5 10 Unstrap the Old Battery Pack Leave Connected to Cable 8 Place the old battery on top of the flow computer enclosure and place the new battery next to it ...

Page 95: ...tery cable is divided into two branches each with its own pair of connectors Take the free pair of connectors and connect them to the new battery the red positive wire connector attaches to the red connection point on the new battery and the black negative wire connector attaches to the black connection point on the new battery Figure 5 12 Connect New Battery Both Now Connected ...

Page 96: ...p pad holds the battery see the instructions in Step 12 If a strap holds the battery skip to Steps 13 through 18 12 Pick up the new battery and align it with the lower left edge of the battery compartment Press it against the back of the compartment so the fastener pad on the back of the battery secures to the back of the battery compartment Route the wires of the free portion of the battery cable...

Page 97: ...to the battery compartment with the writing on the battery facing out and the connectors on the upper right hand side Nothing including the strap can be behind the battery Figure 5 15 Easing the Battery into the Battery Compartment 15 Carefully push the battery under the solar regulator if present and against the back of the compartment now strap it in tightly by pulling the ends of the strap ...

Page 98: ...Strap 17 Route the extra portion of the strap as well as the wires of the free portion of the battery cable so that they sit in an open area of the battery compartment 18 If you had to remove the termination cover of an internal solar regulator Step 6 re attach the termination cover 19 Rotate the electronics assembly up against the battery compartment and tighten the captive fastening screws with ...

Page 99: ...know that main power will also be off Important Replacement SRAM backup batteries must be Rayovac Model BR2335 DANGER Ensure the flow computer is in a non hazardous area Never open the enclousre in a hazardous area DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be non hazardous DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD Substitution of any components may imp...

Page 100: ...3X012 March 2019 96 Service and Troubleshooting Figure 5 18 Loosen Captive Fastening Screws Figure 5 19 Removing the CPU Enclosure Cover 3 Grasp the coin cell battery and with your fingernail in the groove of the top of the battery slide it out of its slot ...

Page 101: ...ry gently into its slot until it stops The battery should slide in easily Do not use excessive force 5 Reattach the cover of the CPU enclosure 6 Close the enclosure 5 7 Upgrading System Firmware Periodically Emerson releases new system firmware for the flow computer to introduce new features or update system functions You must know a valid username password combination for the flow computer to com...

Page 102: ...box click Browse and navigate to the zip file containing your new system firmware The grid updates with details of the firmware version currently in the device and the firmware version in the zip file Figure 5 21 Firmware Update Dialog Box 7 Select the checkbox in the Selected column to choose the firmware If you are downloading the same version that is already installed on the device select Downl...

Page 103: ...70 for installations in the United States or as specified in Section 18 152 of the Canadian Electrical Code for installation in Canada 3 All communication ports terminate on the terminal plate within the enclosure Wiring to the connectors is unrated No connections may be made to communication ports unless the user ensures that the area is known to be nonhazardous Connections to the Local Port are ...

Page 104: ...019 100 Special Instructions for Class I Division 2 Locations Figure A 1 Data Plate Fiberglass Enclosure No Battery Class I Division 2 Non incendive UL Figure A 2 Data Plate Fiberglass Enclosure Lead Acid Battery Class I Division 2 Non incendive UL Fiberglass Enclosure ...

Page 105: ...X012 March 2019 Special Instructions for Class I Division 2 Locations 101 Figure A 3 Data Plate Fiberglass Enclosure No Battery Relay Class I Division 2 Non incendive UL Figure A 4 Data Plate No Battery Aluminum Enclosure Class I Division 2 Non incendive UL ...

Page 106: ...2 March 2019 102 Special Instructions for Class I Division 2 Locations Figure A 5 Data Plate Lead Acid Battery Aluminum Enclosure Class I Division 2 Non incendive UL Figure A 6 Data Plate No Battery Aluminum Enclosure Relay Class I Division 2 Non incendive UL ...

Page 107: ...flow computers with displays in areas where the risk of impact is low For Zone 2 installations ensure that the flow computer is installed and used in such a way so as to prevent the danger of electrostatic charges The FB2100 enclosure must require a tool to permit access Refer to field replacement guides for replacement of the following parts Replacement Part Kit Number Field Replacement Guide doc...

Page 108: ... A11 2013 EN 60079 15 2010 Enclosure Rating IP54 Terminal blocks for the FB2100 have the following characteristics Terminal blocks can accommodate two conductors per channel Stranded or solid wire allowed Torque values NM 0 5 0 6 Wire size 28 12 AWG 0 08 3 3 mm2 0 32 2 05 mm Bristol Inc d b a Remote Automation Solutions 1100 Buckingham Street Watertown CT 06795 U S A Figure B 1 Data Plate Fibergla...

Page 109: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 ATEX Non Sparking Zone 2Certifications 105 Figure B 2 Data Plate Aluminum Enclosure No Battery ATEX nA Non Sparking ...

Page 110: ...69 Display replacing 82 E Enclosure mounting the 20 opening or closing the 19 Environmental specifications 11 Equipment required for servicing the unit 12 F FBxWifi 8 73 Features 3 Figures Figure A 1 Data Plate Fiberglass encl no battery Class I Division 2 Non incendive UL 98 Figure A 2 Data Plate Fiberglass encl Lead acid battery Class I Division 2 Non incendive UL 98 Figure A 3 Data Plate Fiberg...

Page 111: ...ion Set Screw 1 each side 29 Figure 2 21 Module Power Control 32 Figure 2 22 DC Power Connections 33 Figure 2 23 Removing Plastic Tabs from Battery Pack 34 Figure 2 24 Captive Fastening Screws 35 Figure 2 25 Rotate Assembly Forward 36 Figure 2 26 Connect the Battery 37 Figure 2 27 Removing Termination Cover of Internal Solar Regulator 38 Figure 2 28 Battery Strap 38 Figure 2 29 Easing Battery Pack...

Page 112: ...tery left and New Battery right Sit on Enclosure 88 Figure 5 12 Connect New Battery Both Now Connected 88 Figure 5 13 Old battery disconnected new battery connected 89 Figure 5 14 Threading the Battery Strap 90 Figure 5 15 Easing the Battery into the Battery Compartment 90 Figure 5 16 Tightening the Battery Strap 91 Figure 5 17 Opening in the Battery Strap 91 Figure 5 18 Loosen the captive fasteni...

Page 113: ...Table 2 2 Required Tools 12 Table 2 3 Torque Values for the Flange and Flange Adapter Bolts 22 Table 2 4 Typical Power Usage Low Power Mode at Room Temperature 30 Table 2 5 Typical Power Usage Standard Power Mode at room temperature 31 Table 2 6 Solar Panel Electrical Characteristics 43 Table 2 7 Solar Regulator Electrical Characteristics 43 Table 2 8 Solar Panel Tilt Angle 51 Table 3 1 Analog Inp...

Page 114: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 Index 111 ...

Page 115: ...Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual D301783X012 March 2019 106 ATEX Non Sparking Zone 2 Certifications ...

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