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Summary of Contents for FloBoss 103

Page 1: ...Remote Automation Solutions Part Number D301153X012 August 2017 FloBoss 103 and 104 Flow Manager Instruction Manual FloBoss 103 FloBoss 104 ...

Page 2: ... page opposite the page number A change in revision date to any page also changes the date of the manual that appears on the front cover Listed below is the revision date of each page if applicable Page Revision All pages August 2017 All pages October 2015 All pages February 2015 All pages July 2014 All pages August 2011 All pages August 2004 All pages April 2004 All pages December 2003 All pages ...

Page 3: ...roduct Electronics 1 16 1 4 1 Termination Board Overview 1 16 1 4 2 Processor and Memory 1 17 1 4 3 Liquid Crystal Display 1 17 1 4 4 Communications Ports 1 17 1 4 5 RTD Input 1 19 1 4 6 Real Time Clock 1 19 1 4 7 Diagnostic Monitoring 1 19 1 4 8 Automatic Self Tests 1 19 1 4 9 Low Power Mode 1 20 1 5 Additional Technical Information 1 21 Chapter 2 Installation and Use 2 1 2 1 Installation Overvie...

Page 4: ... 3 10 Chapter 4 Input Output 4 1 4 1 I O Description 4 1 4 1 1 Selecting the Type of I O 4 2 4 2 I O Wiring Requirements 4 3 4 3 Analog Input 4 3 4 3 1 Wiring the Analog Input 4 3 4 4 Analog Output 4 4 4 4 1 Wiring the Analog Output 6 point I O Board 4 4 4 4 2 Wiring the Analog Output 4 point I O Board 4 5 4 5 Discrete Input 4 5 4 5 1 Wiring the Discrete Input 4 6 4 6 Discrete Output 4 6 4 6 1 Wir...

Page 5: ...pter 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 9 1 Troubleshooting Guidelines 9 1 9 2 Troubleshooting Checklists 9 2 9 2 1 Dial up Modem 9 2 9 2 2 Serial Communications 9 2 9 2 3 Optional I O 9 2 9 2 4 Software Issues 9 3 9 2 5 Power Issues 9 3 9 2 6 Dual Variable Sensor FB103 9 3 9 2 7 Pulse Interface Module FB104 9 4 9 2 8 Resistance Temperature Detector 9 4 9 3 Procedures 9 5 9 3 1 Preserving Configuration and Log...

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Page 7: ...rts 1 17 1 4 5 RTD Input 1 19 1 4 6 Real Time Clock 1 19 1 4 7 Diagnostic Monitoring 1 19 1 4 8 Automatic Self Tests 1 19 1 4 9 Low Power Mode 1 20 1 5 Additional Technical Information 1 21 This manual focuses on the hardware aspects of the FloBoss 103 and FloBoss 104 Flow Managers referred to generically within this manual as the FB100 Series or the FB100 For information about the software used t...

Page 8: ...flow for a single meter run using orifice plate rotary meter or turbine meter techniques This economical flow computer reliably and accurately performs gas flow calculations temperature measurements data archival and remote communications with an optional communications card installed Note Any functional differences between the FB103 and FB104 are noted in the text The FB100 performs minute hourly...

Page 9: ...or a three wire 100 ohm Resistance Thermal Detector RTD input Internal lead acid batteries optional Solar panel mast assembly Local Operator Interface LOI port EIA 232 RS 232 EIA 485 RS 485 on Comm 1 port Communications module using EIA 232 RS 232 EIA 485 RS 485 or dial up modem Extensive applications firmware Refer to each component s Product Data Sheets for the approvals options for hazardous lo...

Page 10: ... Optional solar panel mounts here C Liquid crystal display LCD D Dual variable sensor DVS Figure 1 1 FloBoss 103 Flow Manager with LCD A Liquid crystal display LCD B Pulse interface module C Optional solar panel D Pressure transducer Figure 1 2 FloBoss 104 Flow Manager with Solar Panel D B C A A A B D C ...

Page 11: ...04 has a universal mounting plate that also has bracket holes that allow you to mount the enclosure and Interface on a meter 1 2 2 Hardware This section discusses the hardware components of the FB100 Backplane The backplane printed circuit board regulates power and routes signals to the termination module the processor module the backup battery board the optional communications module the Dual Var...

Page 12: ...em communications RTD wiring and the I O field wiring The termination board provides surge and static discharge protection for the field wiring Electronics include the RTD circuits and the final I O drivers receivers The termination board also serves as an interface to the backplane board in the electronics portion of the enclosure Processor Module The 32 bit processor module see Figure 1 3 contai...

Page 13: ...onverting the applied pressure to electrical signals and making the readings available to the processor board The DVS housing fastens to a flanged adapter which in turn mounts with four bolts to the bottom of the enclosure see Figure 1 1 The DVS cable connects into the backplane board Refer to Chapter 6 Dual Variable Sensor Pulse Interface Module The Pulse Interface module available on the FB104 m...

Page 14: ...th the FB100 Series through an LOI cable using EIA 232 RS 232 communications 1 2 3 Firmware The firmware contained in flash ROM on the processor module determines the functionality of the FB100 and includes 1992 AGA 3 flow calculations with user selectable AGA8 compressibility Detail Gross I or Gross II for a single meter run 1996 AGA 7 flow calculations with user selectable AGA8 compressibility f...

Page 15: ...indow on the front of the FB100 Series The LCD can be rotated 90 in either direction The LCD s 2 line display shows one line for a value and the other line for a 5 character alphanumeric description of the value The display operates from the internal 3 3 Volt supply Through this display you can view predetermined information stored in the FB100 You can define up to 16 items for display Every three...

Page 16: ... be required However if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible In addition you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it necessary The telephone company may make changes to its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone...

Page 17: ...essure stored for each second is compared to the configured low flow cutoff If the differential pressure is less than or equal to the low flow cutoff or the converted static pressure is less than or equal to zero flow is considered to be zero for that second Flow time for a recalculation period is defined to be the number of seconds for which the differential pressure exceeded the low flow cutoff ...

Page 18: ...alues are logged along with other configured values to the Historical Database At the configured Contract Hour the values are stored to the Daily Historical Log and zeroed for the start of a new day 1 3 2 History Points History is saved to 2 databases Standard and Extended History The number of entries logs available to Standard and Extended History is configurable The Standard history archives up...

Page 19: ...oint is configured for FST controlled logging Hourly Historical Log The FB100 has a total of 35 days of hourly historical logs available for every history point The Hourly Historical Log is also called the periodic database With two exceptions FST Minute and FST Second logging the system records the Hourly Log at the beginning of every hour The time stamp for periodic logging consists of the month...

Page 20: ...parameter within the FB100 made through the protocol This Event Log also contains other FloBoss events such as power cycles cold starts and disk configuration downloads The Event Log provides an audit history trail of past operation and changes The system Event Log has the capacity to maintain and store up to 240 events in a circular log The Event Log has information fields that includes point typ...

Page 21: ... The FST code resides in static RAM and is backed up to flash memory when the Save Configuration function is issued through ROCLINK 800 software Note For further information on FSTs refer to the Function Sequence Table FST User Manual D301058X012 1 3 5 PID Control PID Control is available when the optional I O termination points are installed PID Proportional Integral and Derivative functionality ...

Page 22: ...e data is passed If the Device Group does not match the data is not forwarded 1 3 8 Protocol Automatic Switching The FB100 has the capability to communicate with ROC or Modbus protocol With the standard version of FloBoss firmware Modbus Slave is standard If you require Modbus Host functionality contact your local sales representative 1 3 9 User C Capability The FB100 supports programs written in ...

Page 23: ... module The LCD allows you to view the current and past gas volumes on site without requiring a PC The LCD provides you a visual indication of the status of the meter run by displaying the historical performance data to help ensure the health and integrity of your installation The LCD panel remains on at all times when the power is applied in the valid operating range The panel cycles its display ...

Page 24: ...eature of the FloBoss unit if you have enabled the security on Comm 1 in ROCLINK 800 software Comm 1 sends and receives messages using the ROC or Modbus protocol Comm 1 is capable of initiating a message in support of Spontaneous Report by Exception SRBX alarming Comm 1 permits EIA 485 RS 485 serial communication protocols that meet EIA 485 RS 485 specifications for differential asynchronous trans...

Page 25: ...alue to engineering units and checks alarming To conserve power the RTD power is switched on and off During calibration the RTD power is on constantly When calibration completes the RTD cycles power again 1 4 6 Real Time Clock The real time clock provides the FB100 with the time of day month year and day of the week The real time clock automatically switches to backup power when the FB100 loses pr...

Page 26: ...automatically resets The CPU also controls the hardware watchdog circuit and monitors the power to the hardware If the battery voltage drops below 5 4 volts the FB100 automatically shuts down The FloBoss 103 monitors its orifice metering Dual Variable Sensor for accurate and continuous operation The FloBoss 104 monitors its Pulse Interface Module 1 4 9 Low Power Mode Sleep mode places the CPU in a...

Page 27: ...ditional and most current technical documents available at www EmersonProcess com Remote Table 1 1 Additional Technical Information Name Form Number Part Number FloBoss 103 Flow Manager FB103 D301152X012 FloBoss 104 Flow Manager FB104 D301200X012 FloBoss 103 and 104 Firmware FB100 FW1 D301157X012 DVS205 Dual Variable Sensor DVS205 D301569X012 ...

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Page 29: ...Installation Overview The following steps detail the general process for installing a FloBoss 103 to a pipe stand or orifice plate or for installing a FloBoss 104 to a turbine or rotary meter Review each section in this chapter for specific instructions 1 Install the pipe stand if pipe stand mounting according to the directions included with the pipe stand 2 Remove the orifice meter run from servi...

Page 30: ...ual the FB100 may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of the equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense 2 2 1 Environmental Requirements The FB100 enclosure is classified as a NEMA 4 equivalent enclosure This provides the level of protection required to keep the ...

Page 31: ... with radio or cellular communications locate the FB100 away from electrical noise sources such as engines large electric motors and utility line transformers Locate the FB100 away from heavy traffic areas to reduce the risk of being damaged by vehicles However provide adequate vehicle access to aid in monitoring and maintenance 2 2 3 Compliance with Hazardous Area Standards The FB100 without opti...

Page 32: ...sible for the on site operator When using a solar panel allow adequate clearance and do not obstruct the view of the sun Allow adequate clearance and an obstructed location for antennas when using cellular phones or radios 2 3 1 General Guidelines You can mount the FB103 enclosure assembly directly to an orifice plate using a 3 or 5 valve manifold or by using the standard Rosemount 2 pipe mounting...

Page 33: ...e pressure inputs must be piped to the process connections on the DVS For more information on process connections refer to Chapter 6 Refer to Figures 2 1 to 2 3 for dimensions If you intend to use the FB100 with a 5 Watt solar panel the dimensions are 22 86 mm W by 48 01 mm H by 31 12 mm D 9 00 in W by 18 90 in H by 12 25 in D Figure 2 1 Dimensions of the FB103 without Solar Panel c m i n c h ...

Page 34: ...FloBoss 103 104 Instruction Manual 2 6 Installation and Use Revised August 2017 Figure 2 2 Dimensions of FB104 Figure 2 3 Dimensions with 2 watt Solar Panel and LCD c m i n c h ...

Page 35: ...e the orifice meter run from service 3 Install the FloBoss on the pipe stand using clamps or mounting brackets Refer to Figure 2 4 for FB103 and Figure 2 5 for FB104 2 3 3 Orifice Plate Mounting FloBoss 103 To install the FloBoss 103 on an orifice plate 1 Remove the orifice meter run from service 2 Install the FloBoss 103 on the meter run using a manifold and hardware to secure the FloBoss 103 to ...

Page 36: ...ed The module is not a user serviceable component Note The Pulse Interface module is not equipped to provide a temperature input to the FB100 for gas compensations in AGA7 calculation Instead this input should come directly into the FB104 from the built in RTD input on the termination board If the FloBoss 104 has an optional LCD orient the enclosure to ensure that the display is visible after inst...

Page 37: ...nd The short adaptor requires a rotary meter shaft length of 0 150 0 210 inch The long adaptor has a 0 187 0 189 inch inner diameter The long adaptor requires rotary meter shaft length of 0 150 0 260 inch 2 If you use the short shaft adaptor determine which end of the adaptor fits tighter to the shaft The end that fits tighter is the end on which you install the set screw 3 Loosely install the 5 4...

Page 38: ... Magnet Installed on Long Shaft Adaptor A 0 66 in Max 0 46 in Min Figure 2 8 Magnet Installed on Short Shaft Adaptor 6 Insert 0 25 inch diameter dowel pins user supplied in two of the 5 16 18 UNC threaded holes on the top of the rotary meter These pins should extend at least 1 25 inches above the meter housing so that they can be easily removed later 7 Place the gasket provided over the dowel pins...

Page 39: ... power has the correct polarity Make sure the input power is fused at the power source Plug the input power into the connector labeled CHG CHG Caution When installing equipment in a hazardous area ensure that all components are approved for use in such areas Check the product labels Change components only in an area known to be non hazardous Performing these procedures in a hazardous area could re...

Page 40: ...nce If the LCD does not come on refer to Chapter 9 for possible causes and resolutions 2 4 2 Operation Once startup is successful you must configure the FB100 to meet the requirements of the application ROCLINK 800 Software User Manual part D301159X012 details the procedure for configuring the FloBoss and calibrating the I O Once you configure and calibrate the FB100 Series You can place it into o...

Page 41: ...tware or a host system 2 5 Configuration The FB100 has a number of software settings called parameters which you must configure before you can calibrate the device and place it into operation Use ROCLINK 800 configuration software for this purpose Normally you connect a PC running ROCLINK 800 to the LOI port of the FB100 and transfer configuration data into the FB100 although you can perform much ...

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Page 43: ...escribes batteries and grounding Caution When installing units in a hazardous area make sure all installation components selected are labeled for use in such areas Installation and maintenance must be performed only when the area is known to be non hazardous Installation in a hazardous area could result in personal injury or property damage 3 1 Power Installation Requirements Typical sources of pr...

Page 44: ... the material requirements for grounding electrode conductors The National Electrical Code Article 250 92 1993 paragraph a provides installation requirements for grounding electrode conductors The National Electrical Code Article 250 95 1993 defines the size requirements for equipment grounding conductors 3 2 1 Grounding Guidelines Properly grounding the FB100 helps to reduce the effects of electr...

Page 45: ...ase the FloBoss 100 Series could be flange mounted or saddle clamp mounted directly on the meter run and grounded with a ground rod or grid system On pipelines without cathodic protection the pipeline itself may provide an adequate earth ground and the FB100 could mount directly on the meter run using an orifice plate Test with a ground system tester to make sure the pipeline to earth impedance is...

Page 46: ...4 Solar Powered Installations Solar power allows you to install the FB100 in locations where a DC voltage source is not available Be sure to size solar panels properly for the application and geographic location to ensure continuous and reliable operation A 2 Watt or 5 Watt solar panel can be ordered and installed to provide charging power for the backup batteries An external solar panel typically...

Page 47: ...ation methods 3 4 1 Sizing the Solar Panel To determine solar panel output requirements first determine the solar insolation for your geographic area The map in Figure 3 2 shows solar insolation in hours for the United States during winter months Call your local sales representative for a map detailing your specific geographic area Insolation from map _____ hours Next calculate the amount of curre...

Page 48: ... to achieve the required capacity The amount of battery capacity determines the number of days of reserve autonomy desired When you configure the FB100 as an API compliant Electric Flow Management EFM and require an internal communications card a solar panel and the internal batteries the FB100 should be able to communicate the API audit trail information once a day to a remote host using no addit...

Page 49: ...equipment in a hazardous area ensure that all components are approved for use in such areas Check the product labels Change components only in an area known to be non hazardous Performing these procedures in a hazardous area could result in personal injury or property damage To avoid circuit damage when working inside the unit use appropriate electrostatic discharge precautions such as wearing a g...

Page 50: ...static discharge precautions such as wearing a grounded wrist strap 3 6 1 Wiring Connections The connectors on the FB100 Termination module use compression terminals The input power termination CHG CHG uses a removable connector and accommodates wiring up to 16 AWG in size In all cases make connections by baring the end inch maximum of the wire inserting the bared end into the clamp beneath the te...

Page 51: ...uding battery charging The terminals are labeled CHG for positive power connection Battery 8 0 to 28 volts power and CHG for negative power connection Battery Common on a label on the termination board Refer to Figure 3 3 Notes The terminal block for power CHG is located at the bottom of the right hand column In earlier versions of the FB103 the terminal block may have other locations Check the la...

Page 52: ...ensure that all components are approved for use in such areas Check the product labels Change components only in an area known to be non hazardous Performing these procedures in a hazardous area could result in personal injury or property damage To avoid circuit damage when working inside the unit use appropriate electrostatic discharge precautions such as wearing a grounded wrist strap 1 Launch R...

Page 53: ...Output I O termination points available on the termination board The I O termination points provide additional inputs and outputs for implementing expanded monitoring and control applications This section also describes the RTD Input on the termination board 4 1 I O Description The I O uses the microprocessor to monitor control and acquire data from external devices connected to the I O channels T...

Page 54: ... the desired output type on the Configure I O Setup screen in ROCLINK 800 configuration software Analog Output is the default position for this channel To select the type of input for the Analog Input Discrete Input and Pulse Input Discrete Input channels use the Configure I O Setup screen in ROCLINK 800 configuration software The defaults are Analog Input and Pulse Input A Optional I O terminal b...

Page 55: ...o Section 4 8 1 The Analog Input AI on the termination board monitors current loop and voltage input devices The A D signal input range is 0 5 volts or 0 20 mA with 12 bit resolution You configure the AI using ROCLINK 800 software Note External power is required to power the devices sending the 0 20 mA signals to the FB100 4 3 1 Wiring the Analog Input Figure 4 2 shows the terminals for connecting...

Page 56: ...ble Analog Output Discrete Output should be in the AO position when configured for use as an Analog Output The Analog Output AO on the older 4 point I O termination board provides either a 1 5 volt signal or a 4 20 mA current control The analog outputs use an 8 bit D A converter with A D values of 0 and 250 The AO is located at Point Number B2 4 4 1 Wiring the Analog Output 6 point I O Board Figur...

Page 57: ... DI monitors the status of relays solid state switches or open collector devices DI functions support discrete latched inputs and discrete status inputs When a field device such as a relay contact or open collector is connected across and the closing of the contacts completes the circuit which causes a flow of current between Vs and ground at terminal This current flow activates and is sensed in t...

Page 58: ...ntacts open collector devices or isolated solid state switches Use of the DI channel with powered devices may cause improper operation or damage Discrete device Vs DI Figure 4 6 Discrete Input Wiring 4 6 Discrete Output The Discrete Output DO provides a solid state switch to control relays and to power small electrical loads The DO circuitry is optically coupled to help isolate the processor board...

Page 59: ...e is required Figure 4 7 Solid State Relays Discrete Outputs 4 7 Pulse Input The Pulse Input PI counts pulses from pulse generating devices The FB100 Pulse Input circuits are physically the same as the Discrete Inputs The Pulse Input after the isolation routes to a pulse accumulator where the pulses are counted and accumulated You configure the selectable Pulse Inputs Discrete Inputs as pulse inpu...

Page 60: ... bit A D converter and then read by the microprocessor 4 8 1 Wiring the RTD Input The RTD wires connect to the three screw terminals designated RTD on the Termination board The FB100 provides terminations for a three wire or two wire 100 ohm platinum RTD with a DIN 43760 curve The RTD has an alpha equal to 0 00385 Ω Ω Wiring between the RTD probe and the FB100 should be shielded wire with the shie...

Page 61: ...l operator interface port LOI the Comm 1 EIA 485 RS 485 port or the optional Comm 2 EIA 232 RS 232 EIA 485 RS 485 dial up modem port see Figure 5 1 The communications terminals and communication cards provide communications between the FB100 and a host system or external devices The communications cards install directly onto the backplane board and activate the host port Comm 2 when installed You ...

Page 62: ...nctions are Pin 1 is Terminal B and Pin 2 is Terminal A Refer to Figure 5 1 Connect A on the FB100 to A or and connect B on the FB100 to B or Should you encounter difficulties establishing a connection try reversing the connections Note that for RS 485 installations the TX terminal as labeled is the A connection and the RX terminal is the B connection 5 3 Local Operator Interface Port Wiring The L...

Page 63: ... Transmit 3 Ready to Send RTS Common COM Ground 5 Not Used RP Common COM A White B Red C Black connects to LOI terminal block Figure 5 2 PC Comm Port Wiring 5 4 Serial Communications Card The EIA 232 communications card meets all EIA 232 specifications for single ended RS 232 asynchronous data transmission over distances of up to 15 m 50 ft The EIA 232 RS 232 communications card provides transmit ...

Page 64: ...s and their functions Table 5 3 EIA 232 RS 232 Communications Card Wiring Pin Signal Label 9 Ring Transmit data TX1 8 Tip Receive data RX 7 Request to Send RTS 3 Ground COM2 2 Switched Power B 3 1 Signal Common Negative COM2 1 Transmit is the FB100 s EIA 232 RS 232 transmission that connects to the field device s receive 2 COM at Pin 1 and Pin 3 are identical They are only separated for ease of wi...

Page 65: ...e terminal block located on the termination board A nine terminal removable connector is used for the wiring of external device communications A label on the termination board denotes the usage of each pin on the connector The dial up modem card interfaces to a PSTN line through the screw terminals with two wires The dial up modem card provides for a telephone interface on the host port that is ca...

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Page 67: ...he processor board The DVS is factory installed to the bottom of the FB103 enclosure Note The Dual Variable Sensor has no user serviceable parts It can only be factory installed or removed Additionally the DVS cable plugs directly in to the FB103 backplane board and is only a factory serviceable part The FB103 stores DVS readings as analog inputs If you enable the alarm for the AI point and the DV...

Page 68: ...r from being subjected to high pressure while the other side has no pressure applied Refer to Chapter 8 for the recommended sequence 6 1 2 Configuring the DVS Use ROCLINK 800 configuration software to configure the DVS Configure the differential pressure as analog input point number A1 Configure the static pressure gauge or absolute is configured as analog input point number A2 You configure analo...

Page 69: ...017 Dual Variable Sensor 6 3 pressure RTD and enclosure battery temperature to the selected metric mode Note When you select metric mode realize that the FB103 adjusts only the Units You must manually change all values to the proper unit of measurement ...

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Page 71: ...a rotary meter the Pulse Interface Module creates and measures electrical signals pulses from the rotary meter and raw pressure inputs from the pressure transducer The module automatically interprets the direction of rotation The module has a resolution of 1000 pulses per revolution When used with a turbine input the pressure is measured by the pressure transducer and pulses from the turbine meter...

Page 72: ...larming along with sensor and flow alarms If the sensor fails to communicate either during initialization or run time the Failure bit in the Pulse Input and Analog Input alarm code is set If you enable alarms the alarm also appears in the Alarm Log The two pulse inputs in the Pulse Interface Module count pulses acquired from a rotary meter PI1 is for clockwise CW rotation PI2 is for counter clockw...

Page 73: ...e FB104 through the RTD input on the termination board 7 1 1 Making Process Connections Piping from the meter run connects to the pressure transducers of the Pulse Interface module Both the line and auxiliary pressures pipe to female 18 NPT connections on the sides of the module Caution Take care when removing gas lines from the sensor housing Use one wrench to hold the sensor stationary while usi...

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Page 75: ...Calibrate the three mid points next if desired The diagnostic analog inputs for logic voltage E1 battery voltage E2 and board battery temperature E5 are not designed to be calibrated The diagnostic analog input for charge input can be resealed and calibrated The built in inputs may be calibrated with the 5 point routine The built in inputs are assigned to the first three analog input points Differ...

Page 76: ...sure input read the following Caution and then isolate the pressure sensors from the process If you are calibrating a RTD temperature input proceed to Step 6 If you are calibrating the optional AI AI Point Number B1 proceed to Step 8 Caution Open the by pass valve on the valve manifold prior to isolating the sensor from the process to protect the differential cell of the Dual Variable Sensor This ...

Page 77: ...t exceed the differential pressure range on the DVS Refer to the technical specifications for the DVS205 form DVS205 part number D301569X012 listed in the Additional Technical Information section in Chapter 1 L H diff dsf Differential Pressure static dsf L H Static Pressure Figure 8 3 Pressure Calibration Open Close Orientation 6 If you are calibrating a temperature input disconnect the RTD sensor...

Page 78: ...such as 14 73 psi 10 When the displayed Live Reading is stable click Set Zero to calibrate the zero reading The Set Span window displays Figure 8 5 Set Span 11 Apply the desired high value to the input the top end of the expected operating range To maintain rated accuracy be sure to observe the turndown limits 12 Enter the applied value in the Dead Weight Tester Value field of the Set Span dialog ...

Page 79: ...brate the midpoints in any order 16 When the Live Reading is stable click Set Mid 1 to calibrate this reading The Set Midpoint 2 window displays Figure 8 7 Set Midpoint 2 17 If you are performing a three point calibration click Done Calibration for this input is complete 18 To calibrate additional Midpoints apply the desired pressure or temperature and enter the applied value in the Dead Weight Te...

Page 80: ...en When the calibration is complete and you calibrated pressure inputs read the following Caution and return the Dual Variable Sensor to service Caution Do NOT close the by pass valve on the valve manifold until after process pressure has been reapplied to protect the differential cell of the Dual Variable Sensor This keeps one side of the differential sensor from being subjected to high pressure ...

Page 81: ...This applies the same pressure to both sides of the differential pressure diaphragm to give a zero differential pressure reading Perform the following steps 1 Ensure ROCLINK 800 software is connected to the FB104 and is running the calibration procedure 2 If you already released the meter inputs from the freeze condition click Freeze This displays the Meter Calibration window see Figure 8 11 3 Und...

Page 82: ... flow calculations while verifying the points Figure 8 11 Meter Calibration Window Caution Open the by pass valve on the valve manifold prior to isolating the sensor from the process to protect the differential cell of the Dual Variable Sensor This keeps one side of the differential sensor from being subjected to high pressure while the other side has no pressure applied This is required when cali...

Page 83: ...ose the calibration screen When complete read the following Caution and connect the Dual Variable Sensor back to the process Caution Do NOT close the by pass valve on the valve manifold until after process pressure has been reapplied to protect the differential cell of the Dual Variable Sensor This keeps one side of the differential sensor from being subjected to high pressure while the other side...

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Page 85: ... chapter provides generalized guidelines for troubleshooting the FB100 Perform the procedures in this chapter before you remove power for any reason after you restore power and if you disassemble the FB100 The following tools are required for troubleshooting Personal computer PC running Microsoft Windows operating system ROCLINK 800 software Flat head and Philips screwdrivers 9 1 Troubleshooting G...

Page 86: ...the wiring connections at CHG and CHG and the wiring at the power source Check the wiring to the termination block or connector see Chapter 5 Check the communication port settings in ROCLINK 800 Refer to ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software User Manual Part D301159X012 9 2 3 Optional I O If you are experiencing troubles with an optional I O point Analog Input Analog Output Discrete Input Discrete Ou...

Page 87: ...onnect and you cannot connect to the FB100 using the LOI port use the RESET jumper on the FB100 and cycle power to restore the LOI Communications parameters to factory defaults see Section 9 3 2 Note If these methods do not resolve the problem contact your local sales representative 9 2 5 Power Issues If you are experiencing trouble powering up the FB100 Check the ON OFF jumper the wiring connecti...

Page 88: ...lities Pulse Interface Module Data screen in ROCLINK 800 software and use the diagnostics provided on the screen Refer to the ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software User Manual Part D301159X012 for more information on this screen The Pulse Interface module contains no user serviceable or user replaceable parts Return the FB100 to your local sales representative for repair or replacement Note Do not at...

Page 89: ...lags This saves all configuration settings including the current states of the ROC Flags and calibration values 3 Select ROC Collect Data and select the All checkbox Click OK This action saves event logs alarm logs report data and history You can specify your own file name and path if desired 4 Select File Save Configuration The Save As dialog box appears 5 Type the desired file name for the backu...

Page 90: ...ve power from the FB100 to perform maintenance or repair as needed use this procedure to start the FB100 and reconfigure your data The procedure assumes you are using ROCLINK 800 Caution Ensure all input devices output devices and processes remain in a safe state upon restoring power An unsafe state could result in property damage When installing equipment in a hazardous area ensure that all compo...

Page 91: ...he following steps 1 Insert the 34 pin interface connector into the backplane connector Make sure that the connector shell faces away from the backplane and toward the termination board See Figure 9 1 2 Once the connection has been made to the backplane use the connector shell to guide the pins of the 34 pin interface connector into the termination board connector See Figure 9 2 Use caution you wi...

Page 92: ...gust 2017 A Attach this end to backplane first B Attach this end to termination board second Figure 9 2 34 Pin Interface Connector A t t a c h t h i s e n d t o t e r m i n a t i o n b o a r d s e c o n d A t t a c h t h i s e n d t o b a c k p l a n e f i r s t B A ...

Page 93: ... flow calculation standards See http www aga org AWG American Wire Gauge AI Analog Input AO Analog Output Analog Analog data is represented by a continuous variable such as an electrical current signal AP Absolute Pressure API American Petroleum Institute See http www api org Area A user defined grouping of database entities ASCII American National Standard Code for Information Interchange Attribu...

Page 94: ...ount of signal loss encountered on the Ethernet segment CSA Canadian Standards Association See http www csa ca CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection CTS Clear to Send modem communications signal D D A Digital to Analog signal conversion DB Database dB Decibel A unit for expressing the ratio of the magnitudes of two electric signals on a logarithmic scale dBm Power ratio in...

Page 95: ...nd RS232C the letters C or D refer to the physical connector type D specifies the RJ 11 connector where a C specifies a DB25 type connector EIA 422 RS 422 Serial Communications Protocol using four signal lines EIA 485 RS 485 Serial Communications Protocol requiring only two signal lines Can allow up to 32 devices to be connected together in a daisy chained fashion EMF Electro Motive Force EMI Elec...

Page 96: ...rcuit Also Industry Canada more recently known as Measurement Canada an organization that grants custody transfer approvals on certain ROC units ID Identification IEC Industrial Electrical Code or International Electrotechnical Commission See http www iec ch IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers A professional organization that in conjunction with the International Standards Organi...

Page 97: ...ng Protection Module a device that provides lightning and power surge protection for ROCs LRC Longitudinal Redundancy Checking error checking M m Meter mA Milliamp s one thousandth of an ampere MAC Address Media Access Control Address a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network Manual mode For a ROC indicates that the I O scanning has been disabled MAU Medium Attachment Unit...

Page 98: ...ith ROC driver software Operator Interface Also LOI or Local Port the serial EIA 232 RS 232 port on the ROC through which local communications are established typically for configuration software running on a PC Orifice meter A meter that records the flow rate of gas through a pipeline The flow rate is calculated from the pressure differential created by the fluid passing through an orifice of a p...

Page 99: ...lue Analog SVA RFI Radio Frequency Interference RI Ring Indicator modem communications signal ROC Remote Operations Controller microprocessor based unit that provides remote monitoring and control ROCLINK 800 Microsoft Windows based software used to configure functionality in ROC units ROM Read only memory Typically used to store firmware Flash memory Rotary Meter A positive displacement meter use...

Page 100: ...he ROC contacts the host to report an alarm condition SVA Signal Value Analog Stored in the Results Register it is the analog value that is passed between functions in an FST SVD Signal Value Discrete Stored in the Compare Flag it is the discrete value that is passed down the sequence of functions in an FST System Variables Configured parameters that describe the ROC set using ROCLINK software T T...

Page 101: ...ds Descriptions 5 1 Dial Up Modem 5 4 EIA 232 5 3 Wiring 5 4 5 5 Communications modules 1 9 1 18 Configuration 2 13 9 5 9 6 Dual Variable Sensor 6 2 Pulse Interface Module 7 3 D Daily Historical Logs 1 13 Diagnostic 1 8 Inputs 1 19 Dial Up Modem Communications Cards 5 4 Wiring 5 5 Differential Pressure 1 11 6 2 Discrete Inputs 4 5 Wiring 4 5 Discrete Outputs Wiring 4 6 Division 2 2 3 Dual Variable...

Page 102: ...libration Open Close Orientation 8 3 8 4 Set Zero Calibration 8 4 8 5 Set Zero Calibration 8 4 8 6 Set Midpoint 1 8 5 8 7 Set Midpoint 2 8 5 8 8 Set Midpoint 3 8 5 8 9 Returing the DVS to Service 8 6 8 10 Set Zero Shift 8 7 8 11 Meter Calibration 8 8 8 12 Verify Calibration 8 9 9 1 Backplane with 34 pin Interface Connector 9 7 9 2 34 pin Interface Connector 9 8 Firmware 1 8 1 10 Flash Memory 1 17 ...

Page 103: ... Interface Module 7 1 R Radio Frequency Interference 3 2 RAM 1 7 RBX Function 1 15 Real Time Clock 1 19 Related technical information 1 21 Removing power 9 6 Repair 9 1 Reset Jumper 9 5 Restart 9 6 RFI 3 2 ROM Flash 1 7 RS 232 Communication Card Wiring 5 4 RTD 1 7 1 8 1 11 1 19 7 1 Wiring 4 8 S Security 1 8 1 15 1 18 Site Requirements 2 3 Sleep Mode 1 20 Software Watchdog 1 20 Solar Panel 1 9 Sola...

Page 104: ...tputs 4 4 4 5 Communications 5 1 Communications Cards 5 4 5 5 Dial Up Modem Communications Cards 5 5 Discrete Inputs 4 5 Discrete Outputs 4 6 EIA 485 Communications Cards 5 2 General 3 8 Grounding 3 8 Grounding Requirements 3 2 I O Card Pulse Inputs 4 7 I O Wiring 4 3 LOI 5 3 Power 3 10 RS 232 Communications Card 5 4 RTD 4 8 Wire Gauge 3 10 Z Zero Shift 8 7 ...

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