Thermo Fisher Scientific
AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 1-1
Chapter 1
Product Overview
The Thermo Scientific AutoPILOT PRO flow computer is the flagship
product in the Thermo Scientific flow computer product line. The
AutoPILOT PRO flow computer combines Thermo Fisher Scientific’s
long legacy of flow computer knowledge with all the latest technology –
low power, high speed data, connectivity, and high accuracy. The
functionality of the flow computer is scalable from a single run application
requiring measurement only to a six-run application with full station and
well head control. The flow computer also incorporates Thermo Fisher’s
self-tuning plunger lift algorithms that have been proven to increase natural
gas production.
The basic AutoPILOT PRO system consists of an enclosure, an external
power supply, and the main board.
Three types of enclosures are offered with the AutoPILOT PRO flow
computer. The NEMA 4X enclosure is available in fiberglass, aluminum, or
stainless steel. The NEMA 4 enclosure (AutoPILOT PRO XL) is a carbon
steel powder painted inside and out, type NEMA 4 / IP66 design. The
IP65 enclosure is available in aluminum or stainless steel. All enclosures
come standard with display and keypad.
The standard instrument is powered by an external 10–30 Vdc power
supply. The power supply is protected against high surge voltages and
designed to meet UL and ATEX requirements (reference the appropriate
certification tag for specific ratings).
Optionally, the instrument can be powered by an internal 12 V, 28 AH
rechargeable lead acid battery.
General
Basic System
Enclosure
Power Supply