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FLOWSIC30
Gas Meter
for Wellhead Applications

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Page 1: ...OP ER ATIN G IN STRUC TION S Installation Operation Maintenance Title Page FLOWSIC30 Gas Meter for Wellhead Applications...

Page 2: ...CK Engineering GmbH or your local representative in case of doubt Legal information Subject to change without notice SICK Engineering GmbH All rights reserved Glossary AGA 8 American Gas Association R...

Page 3: ...ZARD of severe injuries or death Hazard general Hazards by electrical voltage Hazard in potentially explosive atmospheres Hazard by explosive substances mixtures Hazard by unhealthy substances Hazards...

Page 4: ...nt 15 2 2 5 Volume conversion option 16 2 2 6 Energy flow rate option 17 2 3 System overview 18 2 4 Interfaces 19 2 4 1 Analog output 4 20mA passive 19 2 4 2 HART compatible interface 20 2 4 3 RS485 i...

Page 5: ...ressure value 48 4 2 6 HART dynamic variables 48 4 2 7 Analog out 49 4 2 8 Electronic volume conversion 50 4 3 Commissioning with the FLOWgateTM operating software 54 4 3 1 Required tools and accessor...

Page 6: ...formation 70 6 2 1 Materials 70 6 2 2 Disposal 70 7 Troubleshooting 71 7 1 General troubleshooting 72 7 2 System alarms and warnings 72 7 3 Checking the meter values via FLOWgate 73 7 4 Creating a dia...

Page 7: ...n FLOWSIC30 Operating Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 7 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC30 1 Important information About this document Main hazards Intended use Re...

Page 8: ...and for complying with additional national and company specific regulations WARNING Hazards through the gas in the system The following conditions can increase the risk Toxic gas or gas dangerous to...

Page 9: ...ipment complies with the technical data information about the permitted use as well as assembly installation ambient and operating conditions Relevant information is provided in the order documentatio...

Page 10: ...meter apply for dry gas only Any wet gas in the gas stream may adversely affect the certainty of the measured values and meter function Fig 2 shows the gas meter s operating range at low pressure in...

Page 11: ...t any work or repairs on the FLOWSIC30 not described in this manual Do not remove add or modify any components to or on the FLOWSIC30 unless described and specified in the official manufacturer inform...

Page 12: ...12 FLOWSIC30 Operating Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Important information Subject to change without notice...

Page 13: ...ing Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 13 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC30 2 Product description Functional principle Volume conversion option System overview Inter...

Page 14: ...ulations 2 2 1 Determining the gas velocity Measuring path L is equal to the active measuring path that is the area through which the gas flows Given measuring path L sound velocity c and angle of inc...

Page 15: ...model based on the measured speed of sound in the medium It can be used to identify changes in the gas composition that may require appropriate action by the plant operator The underlying model has be...

Page 16: ...red The process pressure is read in from an internal pressure sensor The p sensor and the FLOWSIC30 are configured as follows The p sensor and the FLOWSIC30 are in multidrop mode The p sensor is in bu...

Page 17: ...d heating value the energy flow rate is calculated as follows The energy flow rate can be visualized on the device display and in the FLOWgateTM operating software Prerequisites for energy flow rate F...

Page 18: ...umption of only 65 mW and the two wire loop powered concept make integration easy while HART and Modbus communication provide versatility in data transfer FLOWSIC30 is available as wet gas robust or w...

Page 19: ...can be ordered with an additional Modbus RS485 interface 2 4 1 Analog output 4 20mA passive The following measurement values can be assigned The same value is used as primary variable of the HART inte...

Page 20: ...t and or a field communicator can be integrated into the bus as communication master s Communication may run through Ex isolators according to the HART specification Any polling address in the HART ad...

Page 21: ...for detection of wet gas inside the meter wet gas detection patent pending The wet gas detection uses real time monitoring of multiple diagnostic parameters of the FLOWSIC30 in order to identify wet...

Page 22: ...archive Dataset number timestamp various global measured values status information and path information are saved The archive has a capacity of more than 40 000 entries and is circulating by default T...

Page 23: ...USB or serial interface Recommended minimum screen resolution 1024 x 768 pixel optimal screen resolution 1368 x 768 pixel Microsoft NET framework 4 6 Table 3 Symbols in the symbol bar Symbol Significa...

Page 24: ...ities The Overview Page shows the most important measuring values for the gas meter and the electronic volume conversion and provides convenient access to Diagnosis Logbook Management Archive Manageme...

Page 25: ...erating Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 25 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC30 3 Installation Hazards during installation General information Mechanical installatio...

Page 26: ...th Otherwise hazards are possible and safe operation is not ensured CAUTION General risks during installation Observe applicable valid regulations general standards and guidelines Observe local safety...

Page 27: ...eport this to the manufacturer Do not put the FLOWSIC30 into operation if you notice any damage Check the scope of delivery for completeness The standard scope of delivery comprises FLOWSIC30 meter bo...

Page 28: ...SIC30 Hoisting equipment lifting capacity according to the weight specifications on the type plate Box wrench with size suitable for flange installation Torque wrench Flange gaskets Bolt lubricant Lea...

Page 29: ...wirl in the gas flow the use of a flow conditioner is recommended A flow conditioner should be installed at least 8D upstream of FLOWSIC30 3 3 4 Choosing flanges gaskets and other components For flang...

Page 30: ...nce with the pipeline manu facturer s specifications 3 3 6 SPU alignment The signal processing unit SPU can be turned so that the display can be easily read and that cable routing is facilitated see F...

Page 31: ...un shade should be mounted after complete mechanical and electrical installation of the meter The sun shade is made of stainless steel and fitted to the meter using the provided mounting accessories R...

Page 32: ...ing the sun shade 1 Attach the pipe clamp to the electronics neck with the supporting plate Make sure the pipe clamp sits properly in the groove of the cap nut 2 Position the connection bracket on the...

Page 33: ...ion requirements set out in Section 3 4 2 Cable routing Keep cables in conduits or laid on cable trays to provide protection from mechanical damage Observe the permitted bending radiuses generally min...

Page 34: ...pres sure or temperature sensor not included in scope of delivery is used Fig 11 Intrinsically safe installation HART Output Fig 12 Intrinsically safe installation HART Modbus RS485 output A Remote T...

Page 35: ...rinsically safe installation HART output Fig 15 Non intrinsically safe installation HART output external pressure sensor Fig 16 Non intrinsically safe installation HART Modbus RS485 output 2 3 18 30 V...

Page 36: ...able diameter 6 12 mm 1 4 to 1 2 inch Fixing range of the cable glands Specification Notes Type of cable Twisted pair shielded impedance approx 100 150 low cable capacitance 100 pF m Connect shielding...

Page 37: ...ximum resistance 0 500 depending on power supply voltage In order to ensure sufficient voltage at FLOWSIC30 the maximum loop resistance Rb in relation to the power supply voltage US must be considered...

Page 38: ...TICE Potential equalization PE Potential Equalization terminals must be connected to earth ground IEC 60079 14 must be considered Open the cover Rear cover Window cover Non intrinsically safe Read per...

Page 39: ...TYPE Examination Certificate FTZU 15 ATEX 0150X IECEx Certification Ex db eb ia ia IIA T4 Gb Permitted ambient temperature range 25 C to 60 C IECEx Certificate of Conformity IECEx FTZU 15 0032X Fig 2...

Page 40: ...figure below helps in understanding the different situations for a possible application and shows what operating conditions apply Fig 21 Ex Zones Non Ex zone Case 1 The pipeline contains a non explosi...

Page 41: ...es is intended When delivered the cable glands are secured by default with a sealing plug If the cable glands are not used only sealing plugs with Ex e approval must be used Conduit systems must compl...

Page 42: ...cover of the SPU Fig 19 The use of SELV PELV power supply units or safety power converters acc IEC 61558 2 6 IEC 60950 or IEC 61010 1 is mandatory if the maximum safe area voltage Um 253 V For intrins...

Page 43: ...If terminals are assigned with intrinsically safe circuits it is recommended that the metal cable glands are replaced with the light blue plastic ones Safety relevant data for intrinsically safe circ...

Page 44: ...Vdc Ui 40 V FTZ 15 ATEX 0150X Part No Serial No Year 2015 1077508 15468721 Qmin Qmax Tamb Tgas 12 m h 850 m h 25 C 60 C 25 C 60 C Non intrinsically safe Read peration nstructions before installation O...

Page 45: ...erating Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 45 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC30 4 Commissioning and operation General information Commissioning via HART Commissionin...

Page 46: ...the front of the SPU This requires opening of the front cover Please contact your local SICK service representative RS485 communication option Fig 24 FLOWSIC30 communication Table 4 Operation concept...

Page 47: ...ing press CONT to proceed Proper communication with the meter is indicated by a flashing heart on the display of the Field Communicator above the display device main page The meter is now ready for co...

Page 48: ...Setup Code Enter Setup Code 2 Press ENTER 3 Press SEND to write the new setup code to the meter 4 2 5 Pressure value In case that no pressure sensor is available the device can be switched to a mode w...

Page 49: ...Loop current 6 PV LRV select 2 PV LRV 2 Insert the assigned value for 4 mA default is 0 000 Cum h 3 Press ENTER 4 Press SEND to write the value to the meter To assign the value for 20 mA proceed as fo...

Page 50: ...lue 3 Press ENTER 4 Press SEND to write the value to the meter To get a correct conversion between actual and standard flow conditions a c and s c the reference of the EVC can be modified according to...

Page 51: ...A 60 0 dB L3 0 0 1 6 Path VOG Path 1 25 00 m s L0 Path 2 25 00 m s L1 0 0 1 4 Path Turbulence Path 1 0 50 L0 Path 2 0 50 L1 0 0 1 3 Path Performance Path 1 100 L0 Path 2 100 L1 0 0 1 0 Detail Status...

Page 52: ...Code CF13 L1 Serial Number 1234567 L2 Burst Command 9 L3 Device Variable 1 L4 Timeout 60 s L5 Ambient Pressure 0 998 bar L6 Fix Replac Value 5 000 bar L7 Pressure unit bar L8 0 0 2 2 Display Switch T...

Page 53: ...e CRC C5F4 L6 0 0 0 Process Values Volume Flow a c 1000 00 Cum h L0 Vol Cnt a c vld 100000000 Cum L1 Vol Cnt a c err 000000001 Cum L2 Vol Cnt a c tot 100000001 Cum L3 Volume Flow s c 1000 00 Cum h L4...

Page 54: ...FLOWgateTM operating software and manual provided on the product CD delivered with the meter Rights for parameter modification see p 56 4 3 5 User rights 4 3 2 Connecting to the device 1 Install the F...

Page 55: ...ice is energized unless an explosive atmosphere can be safely ruled out Never open the window cover when an explosive atmosphere is present The terminal compartment cover must not be opened either whe...

Page 56: ...tion to the device 6 After completion of work close the FLOWSIC30 properly p 56 4 3 4 1 Check the seal on the signal process ing unit adapter The seal must not be damaged otherwise the IP protec tion...

Page 57: ...ice name 2 System User Units Device display settings User accounts 3 Analog Output Configuration 4 Communication HART RS485 Low flow cut off 5 Pressure Temperature Sensor Common settings Pressure sens...

Page 58: ...time after commission ing via the menu Parameter Modification Fig 29 Fig 29 FLOWSIC30 Parameter Modification For an adjustment of the parameters switch to the Configuration mode by clicking 4 3 6 1 Id...

Page 59: ...nd time Display User Management requires admin rights Fig 30 Display configuration in FLOWgateTM 4 3 6 3 Archive Logbook The interval for storage of diagnosis data is adjustable Data can be stored fro...

Page 60: ...tment of the analog output requires the change of various parameters The output current Iout is calculated as follows Here the following parameters have to be set see also Fig 33 Table 7 AO parameters...

Page 61: ...S RS485 and HART bus interfaces respectively Only authorized users are allowed to apply changes to these parameter settings RS485 Drop down menus support the user to set for the serial MODBUS RS485 pr...

Page 62: ...he new information 2 Click on Close to return to the Parameter Modification view 4 3 6 6 Pressure Temperature Sensors The Pressure Temperature Sensors view allows an authorized user to select pressure...

Page 63: ...llation and upstream piping proceed as follows 1 Click on Installation in the Parameter Modification menu 2 Specify the meter orientation horizontal or vertical 3 Specify the upstream piping configura...

Page 64: ...itions Calculation interval Compressibility Fig 39 Volume correction The following options are available for compressibility calculation Fixed value AGA 8 Gross method 1 AGA 8 Gross method2 Fig 40 Com...

Page 65: ...Maintenance and repair FLOWSIC30 Operating Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 65 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC30 5 Maintenance and repair Routine checks Repair...

Page 66: ...The algorithms that are implemented in the SOS calculator were developed by the Ruhr University Bochum Germany 5 1 2 Checking the meter health The FLOWSIC30 provides the user with further details on a...

Page 67: ...r work on the measuring system may be carried out by the SICK service or by specially trained persons only The training is provided by the manufacturer The success fully completed SICK service trainin...

Page 68: ...68 FLOWSIC30 Operating Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Maintenance and repair Subject to change without notice...

Page 69: ...Decommissioning FLOWSIC30 Operating Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 69 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC30 6 Decommissioning Return delivery Disposal Information...

Page 70: ...if necessary 6 1 3 Packaging Make sure the FLOWSIC30 cannot be damaged during transport 6 2 Disposal Information 6 2 1 Materials The FLOWSIC30 is mainly made of steel aluminium and plastic materials...

Page 71: ...ructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 71 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC30 7 Troubleshooting General troubleshooting System alarms and warnings Checking the meter values vi...

Page 72: ...ution Take the relevant safety precautions Device defective If possible start a diagnosis session p 73 7 4 and contact your local SICK representative Code Display text W 2001 RTC battery low W 2002 El...

Page 73: ...sis Session according to p 73 7 4 and contact your trained staff or your local SICK representative Different speed of sound in the individual paths Faulty transducer or electronic module Start a Diagn...

Page 74: ...74 FLOWSIC30 Operating Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Troubleshooting Subject to change without notice...

Page 75: ...ons FLOWSIC30 Operating Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 75 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC30 8 Specifications Conformities and technical data Type plate Dimension...

Page 76: ...U EMC EU directive 2014 34 EU ATEX AGA Report No 8 Gross Characterization GC method 1 2 ACMA Radiocommunications Act 1992 section 182 RCM label Qualification acc to ASME IECEx IEC 60079 0 IEC 60079 1...

Page 77: ...ambient pressure and ambient temperature Verified with pipe configurations according to OIML R 137 2012 Annex B mild Diagnostics functions Integrated device diagnosis wet gas detection Gas temperatur...

Page 78: ...tional measurement uncertainty is shown in Fig 41 as the ratio of the constant pressure value p_fix to the process pressure p_is Fig 41 Additional measurement uncertainty as compared with specificatio...

Page 79: ...Germany FLOWSIC30 IP 66 Made in Germany F3P 2P3D04 1AH0 W8A0 4086242 Read Operation Instructions before installation IECEx FTZU 15 0032X Ex db eb ia ia IIC T4 Gb II 2G Ex db eb ia ia IIC T4 Gb Power s...

Page 80: ...h 8 5 Wiring diagrams The optional internal pressure and temperature sensors do not require extra device external cabling Extra cabling is only required if the optional RS485 or an external pres sure...

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Page 87: ...Specifications FLOWSIC30 Operating Instructions 8020999 173B V1 4 2020 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 87 Subject to change without notice...

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