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FC1-OI-EN d 2015-12-17

i 2015-12-17

From Basic System version 03-03

Flow Computer

enCore FC1

Manual
Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for enCore FC1

Page 1: ...FC1 OI EN d 2015 12 17 i 2015 12 17 From Basic System version 03 03 Flow Computer enCore FC1 Manual Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...Page 2 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1 ...

Page 3: ...enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 3 of 97 Elster GmbH Schloßstraße 95a D 44357 Dortmund Germany Tel 49 231 937110 0 Fax 49 231 937110 99 E Mail support do elster com ...

Page 4: ... 15 2 3 4 Character Formats in Flow Charts 16 2 4 Limitation of Liability 17 2 5 Applicable Standards and Guidelines 18 3 Safety 19 3 1 General Safety Instructions 19 3 2 Intended Use 21 3 3 Unauthorized Users 22 3 4 Operator Liability 22 4 Design and Function 24 4 1 FC1 Flow Computer Functional Description 24 4 1 1 Number of Streams and their Flow Directions 25 4 1 2 International Standards 25 4 ...

Page 5: ... 3 Pt100 EEx d via MFE7 Board 49 5 4 4 Analog Measurement Transmitter EEx i via ExMFE5 Board 50 5 4 5 Analog Measurement Transmitter EEx d via MFE7 Board 51 5 4 6 Analog Measurement Transmitter EEx i via MFE7 Board 52 5 4 7 HART Measurement Transmitter EEx i via ExMFE5 Board 53 5 4 8 HART Measurement Transmitter EEx d via MFE7 Board Internal Power Supply 55 5 4 9 HART Measurement Transmitter EEx d...

Page 6: ...CPU or MSER4 Board 73 5 4 21 Analog Output over MFA8 Board 0 4 20 mA 75 5 4 22 Message Output over MFA8 Board 76 5 4 23 Pulse Output over MFA8 Board 78 6 Device Configuration and Commissioning 79 6 1 Device Configuration 79 6 2 Commissioning the Measurement System 81 6 2 1 Checking Device Settings 82 6 2 2 Checking Measurement Input Values 82 6 2 3 Checking Output Signals 82 6 2 4 Checking Digital...

Page 7: ...rating Instructions Page 7 of 97 8 2 Disposal 90 9 Technical Data 91 9 1 General Information 91 9 2 Input channels 92 9 3 Outputs 93 9 4 Interfaces for Digital Communication 93 9 5 Data Protocols 94 10 Index 95 11 Appendix 97 ...

Page 8: ...s SFBs and on the other hand consist of application related functionalities which come with different Application Function Blocks abbreviated as AFB Owing to this modular design principle each device can be optimally adapted to individual requirements enSuite is the name of the PC software supporting all enCore devices along with a number of other Elster devices The enSuite software provides tools...

Page 9: ...ore FC1 s scope of delivery includes enCore FC1 electronic flow computer confirmation of conformity or factory test protocol dispatch list delivery note FC1 manual Instructions for Use in Legal Metrology Operating Instructions enSuite installation CD USB cable Type A B accessories plugs incl housing ...

Page 10: ...so necessary with the guidelines standards local accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations that apply for the FC1 s area of application Manuals as product components The volume Use in Legal Metrology and this Operating Instructions are product components Therefore these must always be kept in the immediate vicinity of the FC1 and easily accessible to the installation operation...

Page 11: ...ognize and avoid possible hazards independently gas specialist A person who has the ability because of his or her technical training knowledge and experience as well as his or her know ledge of the relevant standards and regulations to carry out work in gas systems and to recognize possible hazards independently A gas specialist receives training for the specific location in which he or she works ...

Page 12: ...issioning and maintenance of the FC1 Configuration of Device Software This volume describes parameterizing devices of the enCore series with the software system enSuite the software download and further services Basic System with SFBs This volume describes the basic system which provides all basic functions of the device software The basic system e g manages the system resources the I O boards or ...

Page 13: ...ce Avoiding danger The danger word signals the hazard level DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that leads to death or severe injuries WARNING indicates a possibly hazardous situation that may lead to death or severe injury CAUTION indicates a possibly hazardous situation that may lead to slight or minor injuries ATTENTION indicates a possibly hazardous situation that may lead to ma...

Page 14: ...s are described below Heading optional Hint text 2 3 2 Paragraph Formats This triangle prompts you for an action This character will show you the immediate result of your action For the FC1 symbol the result of your operation is shown in running operation of the device after you have transferred an enSuite para meterization to the device and the FC1 is restarted with this para meterization Example...

Page 15: ...he blue text Tab Parameters Marking of graphic screen elements or messages which you find again on the screen These include for example menu items marking of tabs and parameters OK F1 Marking of buttons and keys are additionally framed with square brackets Modbus AFB Place holders are specified in angle brackets and represent the corresponding current value of your system as in the ex ample the na...

Page 16: ...strings such as identifier for physical quantities directory or file names Table 2 1 Character formats 2 3 4 Character Formats in Flow Charts The individual elements are highlighted in the flow charts as shown in the following That way they can be distinguished properly even on a black and white printout Example Use V Input enSuite parameters are presented with square brackets and font color green...

Page 17: ... scope of delivery may differ from the explanations and de scriptions included here in case of special device designs the use of additional order options or because of the latest technical changes The obligations arranged in the delivery contract apply as do the General Terms and Conditions manufacturer delivery conditions and current legal regulations that apply at the time the contract was concl...

Page 18: ...gnetic compatibility Emission standard for residential commercial and light industrial environments EN 60079 0 Explosive atmospheres Equipment General requirements EN 60079 11 Explosive atmospheres Equipment protection by intrinsic safety i EN 60079 17 Explosive atmospheres Electrical installations inspection and maintenance EN 60079 25 Explosive atmospheres Intrinsically safe systems ISO 12213 Pa...

Page 19: ...ters pulse and signal sensors that are located in the potentially explosive area e g in zone 1 A mixed connection of intrinsically safe and non intrinsically safe circuits is not permitted for these assemblies Only measurement transmitters and pulse sensors of the in trinsically safe protection class Ex ib Gb II C may be connected to the ExMFE5 assembly terminals provided for that purpose All sign...

Page 20: ...st not be exposed to temperatures below 25 C or above 60 C during storage A temperature that is between 10 C and 55 C must be en sured while the FC1 is being operated The power supply in FC1 is over a 24 V DC and this supply must be protected externally using a 1A time delay fuse The grounding system is connected to the power supply socket PE for potential equalization The threshold values listed ...

Page 21: ...arry out other functions and calculations depending on the scope of application e g volume or mass flow conversion for liquids Refer to part 3 of the FC1 manual for a description on the available functionalities AFBs Moreover the FC1 can also be used to measure record and monitor other process signals Compliance with all the specifications in these Operating Instructions also falls under the devic...

Page 22: ...of safety accident prevention and environmental protection that apply for the overall system in which the FC1 is integrated The operator must keep himself or herself informed of the applicable occupational health and safety regulations and determine over the course of a risk assessment the additional risks that arise from the specific working conditions when the FC1 is being used The operator must...

Page 23: ... must provide the personnel with the required protective equipment In addition the operator is responsible for ensuring the FC1 is always in a technically perfect state The following therefore apply The operator must ensure that the installation and maintenance work described in these Operating Instructions are performed properly The operator must have all safety installations checked regularly to...

Page 24: ...re transmitter tempera ture transmitter and optional gas quality measurement device The FC1 has different interface options available for each of these measure ment device types Device Type Connection Option gas meter pulse interface for turbine rotary piston or other pulse generating gas meters serial interface for ultrasonic gas meters via a manufacturer specific digital protocol interface for g...

Page 25: ...lue Selectable Calculation Standard compressibility AGA8 92 DC ISO 12213 2 SGERG 88 ISO 12213 3 AGA NX19 mod AGA NX19 mod BR KOR 3H AGA NX19 GOST gas density relative density AGA8 92 DC ISO 6976 heating value Wobbe index ISO 6976 Table 2 International standards Depending on the field of application the FC1 supports other European or international standards as well 4 2 Device Description The FC1 is...

Page 26: ...boards can be installed in a device with 1 3 overall width while a maximum of seven can be installed in a device with 1 2 overall width The configuration of the I O board equipment is variable In principle any I O board can be inserted into any slot There might be individual limitations de pending on the type of the board The following board types are currently available ExMFE5 Ex input board MFE7...

Page 27: ...FC1 Operating Instructions Page 27 of 97 4 3 Operation Panel Fig 4 1 FC1 operation panel 1 navigation keys 2 function keys 3 touch screen 4 security switch 5 power LED 6 status LED 7 USB connection for PC connection 5 7 2 6 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 28: ... operating the display An acoustic signal is given out when a key is pressed 4 3 2 Touch Screen All the key functions can be executed from the touch screen An acoustic signal indicates that a function was activated Re calibration of the touch screen Elster calibrates the touch screen before delivery In case a re calibration should be necessary select in the home display of the device Info Display ...

Page 29: ...curity switch is part of the enCore concept for limiting user rights A closed security switch can prevent certain actions of the user e g changing certain parameters or software downloads of legally relevant fiscal or operative non fiscal firmware module 4 3 5 LEDs Two multi colored LEDs are placed on the operation panel The power LED and the status LED Power LED LED Status Explanation off power s...

Page 30: ...tus LED indicates that there is a pending or not accepted error of alarm or warning type The parameterized acceptance procedure branch Basic System System section Error List parameter Acceptance procedure defines the conditions under which errors can be accepted Only ack inactive events Errors cannot be accepted if they are still pending This setting is generally prescribed for devices which are u...

Page 31: ... red continuous light The error list includes at least one alarm which fulfills one of the following conditions 1 The alarm has already ended but is not yet accepted The alarm is still pending but has already been accepted yellow continuous light The error list includes at least one warning fulfilling one of the following conditions 1 The warning has already ended but is not yet accepted The warni...

Page 32: ...t network 2 serial interfaces 3 24 V DC power supply 4 optional process boards 4 5 Available Process Boards The configuration of the I O board assignment is variable In principle any I O board can be inserted into any slot If there are any kind of technical limitations depending on the board type they are listed in the following chapters descriptions individual boards 1 2 3 1 ...

Page 33: ... 5 4 Connection Diagrams p 46 This chapter includes connection diagrams for typical applications 4 5 1 ExMFE5 Process Board WARNING Risk of explosion A risk of explosion exists if lines are connected to the ExMFE5 board while the device is connected to the power supply The transmitter pulse and signal lines are connected only to the ExMFE5 board if the FC1 is connected in a voltage free manner ...

Page 34: ...rea e g in zone 1 A mixed connection of intrinsically safe and non intrinsically safe circuits is not permitted for these assemblies Only measurement transmitters and pulse sensors of the in trinsically safe protection class Ex ib Gb II C may be connected to the ExMFE5 assembly terminals provided for that purpose All signals from the potentially explosive area zone 0 zone 1 zone 2 must be regulate...

Page 35: ...nalog current input 4 20mA P P alter natively usable as a HART interface Fig 4 4 4 5 2 MFE7 Process Board The process board MFE7 provides for seven intrinsic input safe circuits A resistance input in 4 wire technology RI RU RU RI Two analog current inputs A1 A1 A2 A2 in operational modes 0 20 mA or 4 20 mA alter natively usable as a HART interface Three pulse inputs or signal inputs D1 D2 D3 GND f...

Page 36: ...only For a device in 1 2 overall width up to two MSER4 boards can be installed in slots 6 and 7 only Fig 4 6 4 5 4 ESER4 Process Board The process board ESER4 provides for three serial interfaces each for one protocol channel CH1 CH2 CH3 Every protocol channel alternatively supports RS485 RS422 or RS232 Moreover one LAN interface Ethernet network is available For a device in 1 3 overall width a ma...

Page 37: ...MFA8 Process Board The process board MFA8 provides for eight intrinsic output safe circuits One digital message output D1a D1b Three digital outputs D2 D2 D3 D3 for messages trigger outputs or LF pulses Four analog outputs I1 I2 I3 I 0 20 mA or 4 20 mA for measurements Fig 4 8 ...

Page 38: ...n the rear of the device remain accessible The FC1 must be installed in an Ex free plant room electrical room outside of Ex zones 0 1 and 2 in accordance with pro tection class IP 20 It is recommended that the FC1 be installed in a swivel frame 5 1 Line Connection WARNING Risk of explosion A risk of explosion exists if lines are connected to the ExMFE5 board while the device is connected to the po...

Page 39: ...t ensure that the plug connections for the gas meter pressure and temperature inputs of the ExMFE5 input board are inserted since this is the only way the minimum distance of 50 mm required in the relevant guidelines can be maintained The relevant installation guidelines must be observed when arranging the wiring The device lines must be free of tensile stress and must be provided with a kink prot...

Page 40: ...st be operated with a rated voltage of 24 V DC max permis sible range 20 4 V to 28 8 V The 24 V power supply is connected via the and terminals at the rear of the device and must be protected externally using a 1A time delay fuse The device is protected internally by means of a self resetting over current protection component The grounding system is connected to the power supply socket PE for pote...

Page 41: ...partment or by an appropriately trained specialist working for the plant operator The housing of the device must be opened in order to add or change process boards The presence of a metrology expert may be required for this purpose when the device is being used within the scope of legal metrology ATTENTION Risk of short circuit The device may damage if it is opened in case of connected power suppl...

Page 42: ...ng or removing process boards is similar Ensure that all the required accessories are available process board s suitable labelling plate s jumper s If necessary install or update to the next enSuite on the work computer refer to enSuite installation guide 2 Read out the FC1 device s parameterization with enSuite Disconnect the power supply Remove all the external cable connections from the device ...

Page 43: ...tions enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 43 of 97 Fig 5 2 Rear side of the device example mounting screws are removed Pull the board frame carefully and straight out of the housing Fig 5 3 Remove the board frame A A ...

Page 44: ...he board Note that the number of the board slot as well as the board number on the board must be set this is essential for further functioning of the internal I O bus communication Insert the relevant jumpers in the suitable pin connector in order to define the number on the board refer to Fig 5 5 and 5 6 jumper board position slot no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fig 5 5 Pin connector with jumper positions ...

Page 45: ...e sure that the orientation of the board top bottom is correct On the opposite side the pin connector for the I O bus connection with safety clamp must face downwards to the bottom of the device tray refer to Fig 5 6 Position B The pin connector must face upwards for defining the board number refer to Fig 5 6 Position C Fig 5 6 Interior view of the board cage pin connector for I O bus connection w...

Page 46: ...s with FC1 Connect the power supply Use the enSuite to edit the imported parameterization by taking into consideration the new board configuration Add the new board to the parameterization parameter branch Basic System I O boards section Board x and adjust all settings for its process connection Transfer the edited parameterization to the device Details on parameterization For details on the param...

Page 47: ... inductance smaller than 0 7 µH m Wire diameter greater or equal to 0 5 mm 2 number of wires accor ding to the application stranded cable shielded together Screen at just one place preferably on FC1 connected with PE The maximum cable length is dependent on the type of the signal refer to the following section for exact specifications Data Communication Connection The following standard minimum re...

Page 48: ...between R TA and U and also between R TB and SGND Other bus resis tors at every 120 Ω between R TA and R TB on both the physical ends of the cable are recommended for cable length from 200 m onwards Ethernet A standard type of cable is recommended for data communication connec tion via Ethernet according to Category 5 Cat 5 the maximum cable length is 100 m 5 4 2 Pt100 EEx i via ExMFE5 Board Hazar...

Page 49: ... electrical equipment according to EN50020 maximum measurement error 0 05 of the measurement in the measuring range 10 to 60 C and between 0 to 40 C ambient temperature maximum cable length 500 m 5 4 3 Pt100 EEx d via MFE7 Board Hazardous Area Safe Area enCore device MFE7 board RI RU RU RI SH Pt100 EEx d Fig 5 8 Pt100 EEx d via MFE7 Characteristics a galvanically isolated input safe circuit for 4 ...

Page 50: ...FE5 board P P SH Analog pressure transmitter 4 20 mA EEx i Fig 5 9 Example analog pressure transmitter EEx i via ExMFE5 Characteristics intrinsically safe galvanically isolated input safe circuits of the category Ex ib Gb II C for transmitter with 4 20mA interface active signal converter integrated of the category associated electrical equipment according to EN50020 in input maximum measurement er...

Page 51: ...Safe Area enCore device MFE7 board A1 or A2 A1 or A2 SH Analog pressure transmitter 4 20 mA EEx d Fig 5 10 Example analog pressure transmitter EEx d via MFE7 Characteristics a galvanically isolated input safe circuit with 4 20 mA interface active signal converter integrated in input in active operation approx 24 V feeding voltage maximum measurement error 0 05 of the measurement in the measuring r...

Page 52: ...Core device MFE7 board A1 or A2 A1 or A2 SH Analog pressure transmitter 4 20 mA EEx i 0V 24V Isolated current repeater barrier Fig 5 11 Example analog pressure transmitter EEx i via MFE7 Characteristics a galvanically isolated input safe circuit with 4 20 mA interface active or passive signal converter integrated in input in active operation approx 24 V feeding voltage in passive operation approx ...

Page 53: ... or A2 A2 type Current input parameter Power supply in case of active barrier output value Off in case of passive barrier output value On 5 4 7 HART Measurement Transmitter EEx i via ExMFE5 Board Hazardous Area Safe Area enCore device ExMFE5 board P P SH HART pressure transmitter EEx i HART temperature transmitter EEx i HART communicator Fig 5 12 Example HART pressure and temperature transmitter E...

Page 54: ...smitters max Burst mode 1 Transmitter maximum cable length 250 m Hints on parameterization Branch device Basic System I O boards Board x ExMFE5 Set the following value channel P1 P1 type HART channel With this the operating mode of the channel is set correctly for connecting the HART transmitters The following HART modes are possible Multidrop mode max 4 transmitters Note that the HART device cann...

Page 55: ...mitter EEx d HART communicator Fig 5 13 Example HART pressure and temperature transmitter EEx d via MFE7 Characteristics a galvanically isolated input safe circuit for a transmitter with HART interface an active signal and protocol converter integrated in input in the active operation approx 24 V feeding voltage Multidrop mode 4 transmitters max Burst mode 1 Transmitter maximum cable length 250 m ...

Page 56: ...max 4 transmitters Note that the HART device cannot be operated using the HART address zero 0 Burst mode max 1 transmitter Set the burst mode as you parameterize the HART address zero 0 for the HART device 5 4 9 HART Measurement Transmitter EEx d via MFE7 Board External Supply Voltage Hazardous Area Safe Area enCore device MFE7 board A1 or A2 A1 or A2 SH HART pressure transmitter EEx d HART temper...

Page 57: ...h 250 m Hints on parameterization Branch device Basic System I O boards Board x MFE7 Set the following values channel A1 A1 or A2 A2 the type HART channel parameter Power supply the value Off With this the operating mode of the channel is set correctly for connecting the HART transmitter The following HART modes are possible Multidrop mode max 4 transmitters Note that the HART device cannot be ope...

Page 58: ...itter EEx i HART temperature transmitter EEx i HART communicator Fig 5 15 Example HART pressure and temperature transmitter EEx i via MFE7 Characteristics a galvanically isolated input safe circuit for a transmitter with HART interface an active or passive signal and protocol converter integrated in input in active operation approx 24 V feeding voltage in passive operation approx 300 Ω load Multid...

Page 59: ...n case of active barrier output value Off in case of passive barrier output value On With this the operating mode of the channel is set correctly for connectingthe HART transmitters The following HART modes are possible Multidrop mode max 4 transmitters Note that the HART device cannot be operated using the HART address zero 0 Burst mode max 1 transmitter Set the burst mode as you parameterize the...

Page 60: ... A2 A1 or A2 SH HART transmitter EEx d enCore device 2 MFE7 board A1 or A2 A1 or A2 SH HART communicator Fig 5 16 HART transmitter EEx d via MFE7 redundant Characteristics a galvanically isolated input safe circuit for a transmitter with HART interface for every device an active signal and protocol converter integrated in input of the first device in active operation approx 24 V feeding voltage ...

Page 61: ...50 m total Hints on parameterization Branch device Basic System I O boards Board x MFE7 Set the following values channel A1 A1 and A2 A2 type HART channel each channel with parameter Power supply for device 1 value On for device 2 value Off With this the operating mode of the channel is set correctly for the redundant connection of both the HART transmitters with the ignition protection category E...

Page 62: ...r EEx i enCore device 2 MFE7 board A1 or A2 A1 or A2 SH 0V 24V Isolated current repeater barrier HART compatible active output HART communicator Fig 5 17 HART transmitter EEx i via MFE7 redundant Characteristics a galvanically isolated input safe circuit for a transmitter with HART interface for every device a passive signal and protocol converter integrated in input of both the devices in passive...

Page 63: ... System I O boards Board x MFE7 Set following values channel A1 A1 and A2 A2 type HART channel each channel with parameter Power supply for device 1 value Off for device 2 value Off With this the operating mode of the channel is set correctly for the redundant connection of both the HART transmitters with the ignition protection category EEx i Maximum one transmitter can be connected for every cha...

Page 64: ... meter encoder index 2 LF HF sensors EEx i via ExMFE5 Characteristics three intrinsically safe galvanically isolated input safe circuits of the category Ex ib Gb II C for HF or LF pulse sensor according to NAMUR active isolated pulse amplifier integrated in the inputs as associated electrical equipment according to EN50020 alternatively one encoder index can be connected with NAMUR interface on ch...

Page 65: ... Area Safe Area enCore device Turbine encoder and 2 LF HF sensors 24V 0V Isolated pulse amplifier active output MFE7 board D1 SH D2 D3 GND 1234567 8 Fig 5 19 Interface for turbine meter encoder index 2 LF HF sensors EEx i via MFE7 Characteristics three galvanically isolated input safe circuits for HF or LF pulse sensor passive isolated pulse amplifier integrated in the inputs alternatively one enc...

Page 66: ...t 15 V DC 1 6 5 V DC 0 maximum input frequency depending on the operating mode LF 8 Hz with low pass filter HF 5 kHz frequency only channel 3 5 kHz accuracy better than 1 ppm maximum cable length depending on the operating mode message LF or encoder 500 m HF up to 2 kHz 250 m HF up to 5 kHz 100 m frequency 100 m ...

Page 67: ...tput SH GND D3 D2 MF1 MF2 HF2 HF1 1 2 1 2 Flow dir monitor e g KFU8 UFT Ex2 D active output Fig 5 20 Interface for turbine meter type SMRI bi 2 HF and 2 MF sensors EEx i flow direction detection external via MFE7 Characteristics two galvanically isolated input safe circuits for HF or LF pulse sensor Passive isolated pulse amplifier integrated in the inputs a galvanically isolated input safe circui...

Page 68: ...de message 500 m HF up to 2 kHz 250 m HF up to 5 kHz 100 m 5 4 16 Gas Meter Turbine SMRI Bi directional Flow Direction Detection Internal EEx i via MFE7 Board MFE7 board D1 SH D2 D3 GND 24V 0V Hazardous Area Safe Area enCore device Turbine SMRI bi 2 HF sensors Isolated pulse amplifier active output Fig 5 21 Interface for turbine meter type SMRI bi 2 HF sensors EEx i flow direction detection intern...

Page 69: ...ve isolated pulse amplifier integrated in the inputs maximum input signal 24 V DC 6 mA switching point 15 V DC 1 6 5 V DC 0 maximum input frequency 5 kHz maximum cable length depending on the operating mode message 500 m HF up to 2 kHz 250 m HF up to 5 kHz 100 m Hints on parameterization Branch device Basic System I O boards Board x MFE7 Set following values channel D1 GND type HF pulse input chan...

Page 70: ... RSA UFM Q Sonic EEx d SH GND RSB 0V 24V 12 30V DC Ground Line A Line B 0V 24V RS232C service RS485 to RS232 converter e g ADAM 4520 Data Data Fig 5 22 Interface for ultra sound gas meter Q Sonic serial RS485 EEx d via MFE7 Consider the recommendations made with regards to cable length and connection resistors in refer to chapter 5 4 1 General Recommendations for Signal and Data Cable p 47 ...

Page 71: ... device MFE7 board RSA SH GND RSB 0V 24V TB1 3 18 30V DC 20W TB1 2 0V DC TB3 3 RxD RS485 TB3 1 TxD RS485 TB3 2 GND UFM Q Sonic6 EEx d Fig 5 23 Interface for ultra sound gas meter Q Sonic6 serial RS485 EEx d via MFE7 Consider the recommendations made with regards to cable length and connection resistors in chapter 5 4 1 General Recommendations for Signal and Data Cable p 47 ...

Page 72: ...A USM FLOWSIC600 EEx d RSB 0V 24V 1 12 24V 20 2 33 34 RS232C service RS485 to RS232 converter e g ADAM 4520 0V 24V Data Data 81 82 RSA SH GND RSB Fig 5 24 Interface for ultra sound gas meter FLOWSIC600 serial RS485 EEx d via MFE7 Consider the recommendations made with regards to cable length and connection resistors in refer to chapter 5 4 1 General Recommendations for Signal and Data Cable p 47 ...

Page 73: ...ace through COM port via CPU or MSER4 Cable length and the connection resistors Consider the recommendations made with regards to cable length and connection resistors in refer to chapter 5 4 1 General Recommendations for Signal and Data Cable p 47 Hints on parameterization Branch device Basic System I O boards Board x MSER4 Select the following values channels CH1 CH2 of the CPU appropriate Drive...

Page 74: ...85 RS422 RS232 1 3 white orange data A data A TXD 2 3 orange data B data B RTS 3 2 white green data A RXD 4 1 blue VAUX VAUX VAUX 5 1 white blue SGND SGND SGND 6 2 green data B CTS 7 4 white brown VAUX VAUX VAUX 8 4 brown SGND SGND SGND Table 6 Pin assignment and color coding acc to standard EIA TIA 568B3 3 Note that other color coding standards are also usual and commonly used ...

Page 75: ...mA max 300Ω max 300Ω max 300Ω max 300Ω Fig 5 26 Analog output via MFA8 Characteristics four common galvanically isolated active output safe circuits common ground with 0 20 mA or 4 20 mA interface maximum feeding voltage approx 9 V maximum permissible load 300 Ω in the trough maximum measurement error 0 1 of the measurement in the measuring range 4 20 mA and 0 up to 40 C ambient temperature maximu...

Page 76: ...wing values for the relevant channel I1 I I 2 I I3 I or I4 I type Current output parameter Current range current output range 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA 5 4 22 Message Output over MFA8 Board Host enCore device MFA8 board SH D1a D1b D2 or D3 or D4 D2 or D3 or D4 Message input board nc max 120 mA 0V max 28 8V Fuse 0 2A no max 120 mA Fig 5 27 Message output via MFA8 ...

Page 77: ...isplaying messages channel D1 interpreted as opener nc normally closed channel D2 D3 and D4 interpreted as closer no normally open maximum load per channel 28 8 V DC 120 mA maximum cable length 250 m Hints on parameterization Branch device Basic System I O boards Board x MFA8 Set the following values channel D2 D2 D3 D3 and D4 D4 type Message output ...

Page 78: ... max 25 Hz 0V max 28 8V Fuse 0 2A Fig 5 28 Pulse output via MFA8 Characteristics three galvanically isolated passive output safe circuits for displaying pulses maximum load per channel 28 8 V DC 120 mA maximum pulse rate 25 Hz maximum cable length 250 m Hints on parameterization Branch device Basic System I O boards Board x MFA8 Set the following values channel D2 D2 D3 D3 and D4 D4 type Pulse out...

Page 79: ...nSuite installation CD Alternatively you can download the PDF from the Elster Instromet website from the section Software downloads www elster instromet com en software downloads A gas specialist must be consulted for this procedure The presence of a metrology expert is also required when the device is being used within the scope of legal metrology The online help function in enSuite software cont...

Page 80: ...ng steps are required Start enSuite on your computer Establish the USB connection with your enCore device Use enSuite to create a suitable device parameterization Open the security switch if required Transfer the parameterization to the device As soon as the transfer of the parameterization begins a login dialog appears on the computer screen Login as an administrator Standard login A standard log...

Page 81: ...ase only basic functionalities for error handling are active all the other functions are disabled Typically this error is caused by an erroneous parameterization configuration and can be solved by transferring a correct para meterization to the device Please contact us if you require further assistance for diagnosing the error 6 2 Commissioning the Measurement System The presence of a metrology ex...

Page 82: ...ume Use in Legal Metrology of the FC1 manual 6 2 3 Checking Output Signals Parameterized output signals can be measured using appropriate measure ment devices and checked in that way 6 2 4 Checking Digital Communication Modbus etc Appropriate tools e g a protocol analyzer can be used to check digital communication 6 2 5 Checking Measurements and Calculations A final check of the accuracy of measur...

Page 83: ...if the power supply is connected In addition the battery loses energy as it ages The battery must be replaced with a new one at least every 10 years Special cases storage without power supply The battery loses approx 3 of its charge every month if the device is stored but is not continuously connected with power supply The battery is completely discharged after 3 years of storage We therefore reco...

Page 84: ... device must be opened in order to replace the battery The presence of a metrology expert may be required for this purpose when the device is being used within the scope of legal metrology ATTENTION Risk of short circuit The device may damage if it is opened in case of connected power supply Always make sure the FC1 is free of voltage before changing the battery 7 1 1 Changing Batteries You need o...

Page 85: ...e 85 of 97 Remove the 4 mounting screws A from the left side wall Fig 7 1 Remove the left side wall Fig 7 2 Fig 7 3 Fig 7 4 Carefully loosen the battery cover tabs B using a small screwdriver Remove the battery cover tabs Take out the old battery A B A ...

Page 86: ...y cover back on and carefully press on it until it snaps into place with a soft click Re assemble the device Establish the cable connections with device Connect the power supply again The battery changing process is now complete Dispose of the battery properly Make sure that the used battery is disposed of properly according to the instructions of the battery manufacturer 7 2 Cleaning ATTENTION Wa...

Page 87: ...epartment is available for technical advice as well as repairs Furthermore our employees are always interested in new information and experiences that are gained through use of the device and which may be valuable for improving our products You can contact our customer service at Tel 49 231 937110 88 E Mail support do elster com 7 4 Replacement Parts and Accessories ATTENTION Incorrect replacement...

Page 88: ...onsible customer service department for spare parts and accessories refer to chapter 7 3 Customer Service p 87 7 5 Warranty Conditions You will find our current warranty conditions in the General Terms and Conditions e g on our website www elster instromet com en general terms of business ...

Page 89: ...eration if condensation is formed during storage The device is not connected to power supply during storage At this time the battery caters for internal data retention The internal device s time may no longer be correct if it is stored for longer periods The device s time must thus be controlled sub sequently and set if required Data may be lost if the internal power supply is not guaranteed for t...

Page 90: ...ween 25 C and 60 C Mechanical vibrations must be avoided during storage 8 2 Disposal Elster being the manufacturer will take care of proper disposal of the FC1 once the operational life of the device expires Send the FC1 to the following address Elster GmbH Steinern Straße 19 21 D 55252 Mainz Kastel Germany ...

Page 91: ...idity 90 non condensing installation outside Ex zones 0 1 and 2 only IP protection class IP20 storage temperature 25 C to 60 C weight fully equipped 1 3 device width approx 1 3 kg 1 2 device width approx 2 1 kg power supply 24 V DC 20 power consumption up to 12 W typically 5 W optional 230 V AC via external power supply display operation panel 4 3 TFT color display with touch screen 480 272 pixels...

Page 92: ...r in 4 wire technology Ex ib Gb IIC all inputs galvanically isolated amongst each other and inputs and system MFE7 input board 3 inputs 24 V DC for LF pulses max 3 Hz or HF pulses max 5 kHz or messages One of these inputs can be used alternatively for connecting an encoder index or as frequency input 2 analog inputs for transmitters with 4 20 mA interface alternatively suitable for connecting tran...

Page 93: ...ts and system Table 9 Output channels technical specifications 9 4 Interfaces for Digital Communication CPU LAN interface Ethernet 10 100 Mb 2 serial interfaces supported standards RS485 RS422 RS232 MSER4 4 serial interfaces galvanically isolated amongst each other and interfaces and system supported standards RS485 RS422 RS232 ESER4 3 serial interfaces galvanically isolated amongst each other and...

Page 94: ...chnical Data 9 Page 94 of 97 Operating Instructions enCore FC1 9 5 Data Protocols ethernet communication NTP Modbus TCP HTTP serial communication Modbus ASCII RTU UNIFORM Table 11 Supported data protocols ...

Page 95: ...d 13 Decommissioning 89 Device Keys 28 Display calibration 28 Disposal 89 90 E enCore 8 enSuite 8 ESER4 board 36 ExMFE5 input board 33 F flow computer 24 G Gas specialist 11 H Hazard warnings 13 I I O boards board number 44 installing or altering 42 Interfaces 32 L LEDs 29 Limitation of Liability 17 Line Connection 38 M Maintenance 83 Manual structure 12 Metrology expert 11 MFA8 output board 37 MF...

Page 96: ... 13 19 Scope of Delivery 9 Security switch 29 SFB 8 Specialist 11 Standards 18 Storage 89 System Function Block T Target group definition 11 Technical data 91 Text labelling character formats 15 hazard warnings 13 in flow charts 16 paragraph formats 14 safety instructions 13 tips 14 Text Labelling 12 Tips 14 Trained individual 11 Transport 89 U User 22 User login 80 V Vibrations 90 W Warranty Cond...

Page 97: ...enCore FC1 Operating Instructions Page 97 of 97 11 Appendix enCore FC1 Declaration of Conformity ExMFE5 board EC type examination certificate ATEX ...

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Page 104: ... the Directive The test results are recorded in the test report BVS PP 05 2005 EC 9 The compliance of the device with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by compliance with EN 50014 1997 A1 A2 General Requirements EN 50020 2002 Intrinsic Safety i 10 If the character X is placed after the certificate number it indicates that the device is subject to special requirements fo...

Page 105: ...ons 15 3 2 1 Channel 1 terminals Z1 Z1 Channel 2 terminals Z2 Z2 Channel 3 terminals Z3 Z3 Values per circuit Voltage Uo DC 8 6 V Current Io 14 9 mA Power Po 32 mW Linear output characteristic Max external inductivity Lo 10 mH Max external capacitance Co 0 5 µF 15 3 2 2 Channel 4 terminals I I U U Voltage Uo DC 5 9 V Current Io 14 4 mA Power Po 21 mW Linear output characteristic Max external induc...

Page 106: ...Zertifizier GmbH 16 Test report BVS PP 05 2005 EC as of 31 January 2005 17 Special conditions for safe use None Page 3 of 3 of BVS 05 ATEX E 019 This certificate may only be circulated without alteration Dinnendahlstrasse 9 44809 Bochum Tel 49 201 172 3947 Fax 49 201 172 3948 ...

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