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Model 515 Flow Computer Operation Manual CB01 Application Blending Controller Volumetric Frequency Flowmeters 18 May 2007...
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Should any questions arise which cannot be answered specifically by this manual, they should be directed to Contrec Pty Ltd for further detailed information and technical assistance. Contrec Pty. Ltd. will not accept any liability for either direct or consequential damages resulting from the use or misapplication of the contents of this manual.
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit. Moisture Hazard To avoid electrical faults and corrosion of the instrument, do not allow moisture to remain in contact with the instrument. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
4-20mA Output Connection Pulse Output Connection Control Relays (Alarms) RC Network for Interference Suppression Communications RS-232 Port Infra-red Port RS-485 Port Earthing and Shielding 4 Operation Normal Operation Mode Default Variable & Total Status Lamps 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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General Setup Parameters Test Menu System Messages Error Messages Warning Messages 6 Communications Overview Hardware Interconnection Protocols Simple ASCII Protocol Requests Format Instrument Responses Corrupted or Invalid Requests Modbus RTU Protocol List of Data Registers 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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Printer Protocol Types of Printouts Printer Data Control Appendix A Glossary Glossary Appendix B Model Numbers Product Codes Custom Version Codes Application Information Code Appendix C Units of Measurement Available Units of Measurement Index 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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Output Pulse Connection Diagram Relay Connection Diagram RS-485 Interface Connections Blending Operation in ON-OFF Mode Blending Operation in PRESET Mode Calibration Menu Tree Sheet 1 Calibration Menu Tree Sheet 2 RS-232 Cable Connections to a Computer RS-485 Connections 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
• Backlit display with LCD backup Overview The 515 CB01 application is a blending controller measuring the volume flow in a main and process lines using frequency flow inputs. The blending controller can operate in PRESET, ON-OFF (manual) and RELEASE mode of operation. The latest mode allows for easier tuning of the control loop.
Net Volume Total Net Flowrate Ltr/min Rate Main Line Volume Total Main Line Flowrate Ltr/min Rate Process Line Volume Total Process Line Flowrate Ltr/min Rate Volumetric Ratio Rate Flowrate Ratio Rate Flowrate Deviation Ltr/min Rate 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Instrument parameters including units of measurement can be programmed in the field, according to the user access levels assigned to parameters by the distributor. All set-up parameters, totals and logged data are stored in non-volatile memory with at least 30 years retention. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Generic Immunity Standard EN 50082-1 Residential, Commercial & Light Industry Environment. • Generic Immunity Standard EN 50082-2 Industrial Environment. In order to comply with these standards, the wiring instructions in Chapter 3 - Installation must be followed. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Chapter 2 Specifications General Inputs Operating Environment Frequency Input (General) Temperature -20°C to +60°C (conformal coating) Range 0 to 10kHz +5°C to +40°C (no coating) Overvoltage 30V maximum Humidity 0 to 95% non condensing (conformal Update Time 0.3 sec coating) Cutoff frequency Programmable 5% to 85% non condensing (no coating) Configuration...
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Specifications Communication Ports Ports RS-232 port RS-485 port Infra-red port Baud Rate 2400 to 19200 baud Parity Odd, even or none Stop Bits 1 or 2 Protocols ASCII, Modbus RTU, Printer Transducer Supply Voltage 8 to 24 volts DC, programmable Current 70mA @ 24V, 120mA @ 12V maximum Protection...
Figure 2Figure 2 shows the panel mounting requirements for the 500 Series Instrument. Side View Top View RS232 Rear Connectors Port 22mm 25mm 145mm 138mm Front Panel Mounting Clip Min. 189mm 67mm 70mm 139mm 147mm Panel Cut-out Figure 2 500 Series Instrument Panel Mounting 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
DC power in 12-28V R4 Relay 4 (DCV Hold) 18 SH E Shield terminal RS232 port 9-pin serial port E Mains ground AC power in 95-135V or N Mains neutral MAINS 190-260V A Mains active 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Reed Relay Switch Frequency Input (FINPn) Signal Ground 18 Shield Coils - with 15 millivolts peak to peak AC minimum Frequency Input (FINPn) Signal Ground Shield Namur Proximity Switch Vo +8V DC Frequency Input (FINPn) Shield 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
2 provides a pump demand contact and the relay 1 can be used for alarms on any rate type variable. The operation of alarm relay(s) can be set to various modes as described in Alarms on page 38. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
However, if the user is unsure of the type of snubber to use, values of 0.25µF and 100Ω will usually suffice. Note that only mains-approved RC suppression networks should be used. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Up to 32 units can be connected to a common RS-485 bus. Each unit has a unique address that the host computer uses to identify each instrument. Figure 8 shows the connection of several instruments to a computer using the RS-485 port. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Overall earth should be connected at the instrument end only. This connection should be as short as possible and connected to the earthing point on the rear terminal at pin 18. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
The default variable determines what the display returns to if the display timeout option is enabled and no buttons are pressed for the selected period (usually 30 seconds). It also determines what is displayed on power up. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
DISPLAY DISPLAY Description Options ↓ N-VOL Net volume Hold the key to display (or edit) the batch preset or briefly press to view the accum total 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
The peak value is the average over a 15 minute ACCUM period since the last reset of totals or powering on of the instrument. Dashes are shown for this value after a reset or power on until the first averaging period has passed. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Use the following procedure to view the data that has been logged by the instrument: key to scroll through the menu to the LOGGED DATA 1. Press the DISPLAY prompt. 2. Hold the key. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
MODEL FF---- The Application number and the assignment of the inputs. Refer to Application Information Code CB01 INPUT page 70 for more information. 0101.002 The version of software loaded into the instrument. CB01 VERS 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Preset Flow Quantity Flow Flow Stopped Reached Started Started Flush Quantity Main Flow Blend Flow Pump Demand End of Batch Total Figure 9 Blending Operation in ON-OFF Mode 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Net Flow The desired process flow is determined as a Main Flow ratio of the net (combined) flow (0 to 80% Flowmeters range). i.e. Process Flow Digital Control Valve × flow ------------------------------- Ratio% flow flow 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
The relay 4 should be connected to the HOLD valve solenoid (usually normally open) and the relay 3 should be connected to the OPENING valve solenoid (usually normally closed). IMPORTANT: Only AC power should be used for these outputs. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
FLOW TIMEOUT and ACCEPTABLE TOTAL. The open collector outputs can be assigned to activate when one of the flow errors occurs. Refer to Instrument Settings on page 30 for more details. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
• Press to return to the main calibration menu. DISPLAY to scroll to the END 3. To exit from the Calibration View mode, press option and press The instrument returns to Normal Operation mode. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
END, then press . Otherwise, from any menu, you can press and hold for two seconds. The instrument makes two beeps and cancels the Cal and Set indicators. Alarm 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Units of Measurement The calibration of some parameters is based on the units that are defined for the relevant variables. These units of measurement can been viewed in the UNITS menu in calibration below. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Press at any I/O assignment position to move to the next I/O assignment in the submenu (eg pressing on ALRM1 will move you to ALRM2) Figure 12 Calibration Menu Tree Sheet 2 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
YES, then press the key. The instrument makes three beeps to confirm the reset command. The message -RESET- PLEASE WAIT will be displayed as the instrument exits calibration mode and completes a full re-boot sequence. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
While the main menu Deviation (error) is within the deadband, the process control signal will remain steady (i.e. the error is treated as zero in the algorithm). 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Channel 1 is for measuring the main line flow and channel 2 is for the P-FLOW FINP2 process line flow. SIGNAL FINP1 Frequency input 1 signal type. FINP2 Press to select COIL, NPS or PULSE. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
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For example if the cut-off is set to 0.01Hz, and the measured flow stops, the instrument continues to display the flow rate for 100 seconds before it can determine that the flow has actually stopped. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
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This parameter is available for viewing and editing only when the KFACT2 unit correction type is set to Linear. The K-factor of the flowmeter is the number of pulses from the flowmeter per unit of volume. The K-factor cannot be 0 (zero). 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
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This parameter is available for viewing and editing only when the correction type is set to Non-linear. FACT Enter the scaling factor for this correction point. FACT01 FINP2 FACT The correction factor cannot be 0 (zero). 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
1.000 generates one pulse for . Similarly, a pulse factor of 3.000 generates one pulse for 3m For more information, see Output Pulse Factor on page 37. The output pulse factor cannot be 0 (zero). 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
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75 units/sec (Hz) and the required pulse width of a remote counter is at least 50ms: 1000 -------------- - 10Hz The maximum pulse output frequency is: × ----- - The minimum pulse factor for that frequency is: 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
BD-NO — Band Alarm, Normally Open contacts • BD-NC — Band Alarm, Normally Closed contacts • AL-NO — Equipment Alarm, Normally Open contacts • AL-NC — Equipment Alarm, Normally Closed contacts Press to select the type of alarm required. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
RS-232 Port - A 9-pin female connector on the rear panel of the instrument. • Infra-red Port - Located on the front panel, below the status indicators. • RS-485 Port - Terminals on the rear panel. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
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1 or 2 stop bits. DATA The Modbus RTU data format for the 2-register (4-byte) values can be set as either floating point or long integer values. to select FLOAT or INTEGER. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
The instrument will log a total of 1000 deliveries (batches) if the real-time clock option is installed. The logs are taken at the end of each batch or upon reset if a batch has been aborted before the preset total has been reached. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
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Generic roll printer (prints first line first) • PRN-03 Slip printer TM295 Press to select Printer Type. PRINT ACCUM Select whether the accumulated totals are printed in addition to the non- accumulated totals for printer protocol. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
ACCUM The Reset Accumulated Totals function clears all of the accumulated totals and the non-accumulated totals. Press to select YES, then press the key. The instrument makes three beeps to confirm the reset command. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
You can view the state of the logic inputs. If the input is an open contact or inactive it will display HI. If the input is a closed contact or active it will display LO. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
The manufacturer or distributor can enter user-defined text for the messages. This user-defined text is displayed, instead of the default (English) messages, when the Display Tags option in the Setup menu is set to USER. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
You have tried to assign a particular protocol type to more than one Other Port serial communication port. The instrument has set the protocol to NONE. Preset Over Limit - You have exceeded the preset limit. The instrument will set the Max Set maximum allowed value. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
It is not possible to communicate directly with a printer via a parallel port. Computers use either a DB9 or a DB25 connector, and the connections to each type are shown in Figure 13. 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
Figure 14 RS-485 Connections Infra-red Port The infra-red port is located on the front panel of the instrument. The infra- red port uses the Infra-red Developers Association (IrDA) physical layer format of signal encoding and decoding. 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
• ASCII - In this ASCII protocol each command and response is a string of ASCII characters. This proprietary protocol is developed by Contrec to allow for simple information interchange. The main advantages of this mode are that it allows extended time intervals to occur between characters without causing a timeout error and that messages can be sent and monitored easily with a simple ASCII terminal.
Likewise, there is only one set of current process variables with “non-accumulated totals”, therefore it also ignores any log number included in the request. 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
M W h E N E R G Y 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 Value (aligned right) Unit (aligned left) Item (aligned left) 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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K J / K G S P - E N T The following message to an instrument, requests the current values for the default rate and total: : A 0 0 1 : R V D ? 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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Clear the logs except for the “last edited” log Clear Data Request Example The following message asks the instrument with address 001 to clear the logged data that the instrument stores: : A 0 0 1 : R C L ? 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
For example, if the instrument received the following request variables message :A001:RVT? it will return only the header because there is no T option for the ‘Variables Request’ message. 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
The address of the instrument is programmable in the range from 1 to 247. Some addresses are reserved according to PI-MBUS-300 and have a special meaning: • 0 = Broadcast, no response required from slave devices • 248 to 255 Reserved 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
The registers are grouped in blocks that relate to a particular function of the instrument. Note: Conventional numbering of registers often starts from 1, therefore be aware that “register 1” in this case has “address 0” and so on. 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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33 = alarm 4 active * I = Integer (2 bytes) (Holding Registers) Instrument Control and I/O This block of registers is available in some applications to give access to important information in the instrument. 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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Analog Inp.3 RTD inputs are read in degrees Kelvin. Analog Inp.4 Unused inputs are configured as 4-20mA. * I = Integer (2 bytes) (Holding Registers) † L = Long Integer (2 register = 4 bytes) 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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Communications ‡ DT = Data Type of 2-register (4 byte) values can be set as Floating Point or Long Integer values 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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For full description, please refer to the ‘Modbus Accessible Parameters’ in Parameters on page 31. Register Name Comments Read Only or Type Read/Write Preset Ratio Setpoint Preset Batch Value Preset Flush Value 57 to 99 Reserved 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
The RESET key, when in main menu, is shared as the PRINT key if the printer protocol has been selected. A printout will be initiated whenever this key is pressed. If printing is not required, do not select printer protocol. The format of this printout will be: 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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Since each log entry stores the delivery totals only, the printout will not have any accumulated totals. The format of the printout with this exception is the same as the LIVE DATA printout: 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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-------------------------------------------- <separation line> Delivery No. Date & Time & Status Variable unit value Variable unit value etc. -------------------------------------------- <separation line> Delivery No. Date & Time & Status Variable unit value Variable unit value 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
Some printers will also transmit an Xoff character in response to other events such as the printer being off-line, the print head not engaged or the power being removed. The specific behaviour of the printer being used should be noted. 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
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When a communications timeout error has been activated the message COMMS TIMEOUT will be scrolled once, the request to print will be cleared and the instrument will return to its normal mode. 515 CB01- 18 May 2007...
Appendix A Glossary Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. For the ASCII protocol, the instrument receives and transmits messages in ASCII, with all command strings to the instrument terminated by a carriage return. Replies from the instrument are terminated with a line-feed and a carriage-return. IrDA The Infra-red Developers Association is a group of computer and software manufactures who have agreed on a format for communication among...
For example: Model No. 515.112EFC Displayed on the 500 Series as:(only h/w that MODEL affects the operation is represented) Note: Example full product part number is 515.112EFC-CB01 (This is the number used for placing orders). 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Factory Default Application Contrec Pty. Ltd. Melbourne Australia Contrec Pty. Ltd. Sydney Australia Origin Code Contrec Europe Ltd. West Yorkshire UK Identifies Contrec - USA, LLC. Pelham AL 35124 USA Distributor Flowquip Ltd. Halifax UK etc. English (Default) German Dutch...
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For example, is an instrument with FINP1 (frequency input 1) assigned to a flow input, AINP1 assigned to a temperature input and AINP2 assigned as a pressure input. The other inputs are not used. 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
BT/lb, cal/g, cal/kg, kcal/kg, Mcal/kg Reynolds Number E+0, E+3, E+6 (scaling for unitless variable) Length (Level) m, mm, cm, INCH, FOOT Velocity m/s, m/M, m/h, ft/s, ft/M, ft/h Length K-Factor P/m, P/cm, P/INCH, P/FOOT Area , ft Ratio 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
Exception Status codes application information customer version features exception flash driver port assignment product number format, date frequency input connection 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
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DISPLAY operation, normal mode RATE output RESET connections 4-20mA TOTAL pulse keys, front panel pulse factor specifications outputs menu lamps, status logged data viewing panel logic input connection lamps mounting rear main menu items 515 CB01 - 18 May 2007...
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