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B-SMART 

FLOWRATE INDICATOR / TOTALIZER 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal input flowmeter: pulse, NAMUR and coil  

Signal outputs: Analog referenced flowrate and scaled pulse 

referenced total 

 

 

 

 

 

B-Series 

 Basic indicators for ordinary locations. 

More info: www.fluidwell.com/bseries. 

Summary of Contents for B-BASIC

Page 1: ...MART FLOWRATE INDICATOR TOTALIZER Signal input flowmeter pulse NAMUR and coil Signal outputs Analog referenced flowrate and scaled pulse referenced total B Series Basic indicators for ordinary locatio...

Page 2: ...e natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects the environment SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES The manufacturer accepts no responsibility whatsoever if the follow...

Page 3: ...connected instruments A caution indicates actions or procedures which if not performed correctly may lead to personal injury or incorrect functioning of the B SMART or connected instruments A note ind...

Page 4: ...Meter flowmeter 13 3 3 5 Menu 4 A OUT analog output 13 3 3 6 Menu 5 D OUT digital or pulse output 14 3 3 7 Menu 6 Other 14 4 INSTALLATION 15 4 1 General directions 15 4 2 Installation surrounding con...

Page 5: ...and aggravation Good readings in full sunlight and darkness through a bright backlight Mounting flexibility with a compact and durable IP65 enclosure for field wall or meter mounting Ability to proces...

Page 6: ...e implemented in many types of applications For that reason a SETUP level is available to configure your B SMART according to your specific requirements It includes several important features such as...

Page 7: ...Control panel Functions of the keys SELECT key This key is used to SELECT the displayed information like accumulated total and flowrate gain access to SETUP level please read chapter 3 CLEAR key This...

Page 8: ...p to 9 999 999 before rolling over to zero The unit and number of decimals are displayed according to the configuration settings for Total Clear total The value for Total can be cleared and reset to z...

Page 9: ...vice even when SETUP level is still active Make sure that the unit is not being used for any application when altering the settings 3 2 1 ENTERING SETUP LEVEL Configuration of the B SMART is done at S...

Page 10: ...ng new values alterations will only be set after the SELECT and CLEAR keys have been pressed simultaneously to confirm the new value STEP 3 Step 1 Starting the programming sequence SELECT CLEAR key Wh...

Page 11: ...4 7 4 Service port The Remote Configuration Tool software package can be downloaded from our website at www fluidwell com software and installed on a Microsoft Windows PC using the installation progr...

Page 12: ...curate the Total K Factor the more accurate the functioning of the system will be 1 4 K FACTOR DECIMALS This decimal point determines for K Factor SETUP 1 3 the number of digits following the decimal...

Page 13: ...it can be disabled to minimize power consumption to safe battery life When the output is disabled the current will be less than 3 4mA and the unit can still be supplied from this signal provided a po...

Page 14: ...utput is switched off Long represents a pulse length of 100ms max 5Hz Inter represents a pulse length of 15ms max 33Hz Short represents a pulse length of 5ms max 100Hz 5 2 DECIMALS The decimal point d...

Page 15: ...ck The housing may only be opened by trained personnel Take careful notice of the Safety rules instructions and precautionary measures at the front of this manual 4 2 INSTALLATION SURROUNDING CONDITIO...

Page 16: ...d on the outside of the unit Fig 6 Example external label with general data Installation label A second label is located on the inside and shows additional installation data Fig 7 Example internal lab...

Page 17: ...Page 17 FW_B SMART_v0306 01_EN docx 4 4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 4 4 1 DIMENSIONS ENCLOSURE Fig 8 Dimensions enclosure...

Page 18: ...er maximum 5mm 0 2 Shaft length minimum 50mm 2 Use the correct plugs if applicable Note The rear enclosure part can be rotated in steps of 90 enabling cable entry from any side Fig 9 Installation Wall...

Page 19: ...um rating of 0 5A e g fuse or circuit breaker must be inserted in the positive supply line in safe area The external power supply must be an approved ELV source insulated from AC mains by double reinf...

Page 20: ...e or sine wave coil The screen of the signal wire must be connected to the common ground terminal unless earthed at the sensor itself The sensor output of the flowmeter should match with the selected...

Page 21: ...ut Pulse signal PNP The B SMART is suitable for use with flowmeters which have a PNP output signal 3 0V is offered on terminal 3 which has to be switched by the sensor to terminal 2 SIGNAL For reliabl...

Page 22: ...sure the contact resistance of the reed switch is less than 10k Ohm Fig 15 Terminal connections Reed switch signal input NAMUR signal The B SMART is suitable for flowmeters with a NAMUR signal The B...

Page 23: ...ted from the internal electronics If the unit is only powered by the loop the backlight will not be activated Fig 17 Terminal connections 4 20mA analog output 4 7 3 TERMINAL 7 8 DIGITAL OUTPUT The fun...

Page 24: ...e g a laptop The port does not use the standard type connectors but the connections are made with a special service port communications cable which is available through your supplier or our website a...

Page 25: ...unction is disabled if not in use as this has a major influence on the battery life time Low temperatures the available power will be less due to battery chemistry NPN and PNP inputs consume more ener...

Page 26: ...ery with the utmost care to prevent a short circuit and damage 5 Do not recharge crush disassemble incinerate heat above its rated temperature or expose the contents to water 6 Dispose of the battery...

Page 27: ...consumption 25mA The power supply will also supply the backlight and the 8 2V DC sensor supply Battery Primary non rechargeable Lithium metal Thionyl Chloride Li SOCl2 1x3 6V 2 4Ah AA size IEC R6 ANS...

Page 28: ...eneral Transmitting flow rate Type Loop powered 4 20mA output not isolated Supply voltage 12V lift off voltage 30V DC Max load 600 Ohm 24V DC 24V 12V 20mA Accuracy 10 bit Error 0 5 20 C Typical 45ppm...

Page 29: ...tput does not function properly Check SETUP 4 1 is the function enabled SETUP 4 2 4 3 are the flow levels programmed correctly SETUP 4 4 4 5 are the 4mA and 20mA tuned correctly Connection of the exte...

Page 30: ...erlands luidwell is I certified by A ertification eander Arnhem he etherlands eghel ebruary 2022 We luidwell B declare under our sole responsibility that the B Series indicators are designed and will...

Page 31: ...technical specfication 27 terminal connectors 20 total accumulated 8 clear 8 decimals 12 display 8 K factor 12 K factor decimals 12 unit 12 LIST OF FIGURES Fig 1 Typical application for the B SMART 5...

Page 32: ...L coil 4 A OUT 4 1 OUTPUT disable 4 2 RATE MIN 4mA 0 L 4 3 RATE MAX 20mA 99999 L 4 4 TUNE MIN 4mA 1368 4 5 TUNE MAX 20mA 5466 5 D OUT 5 1 MODE Off 5 2 DECIMALS 0 5 3 AMOUNT 0 L 6 OTHERS 6 1 MODEL BASI...

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