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Model 505 Flow Computer
Operation Manual
Application FG01
Generic Flow Computer
for
Frequency Flow
and Analog Sensors
17 June 2017

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  • Page 1 Model 505 Flow Computer Operation Manual Application FG01 Generic Flow Computer Frequency Flow and Analog Sensors 17 June 2017...
  • Page 2 Should any questions arise which cannot be answered specifically by this manual, they should be directed to Contrec Limited for further detailed information and technical assistance. Contrec Limited will not accept any liability for either direct or consequential damages resulting from the use or misapplication of the contents of this manual.
  • Page 3 Disconnection Device When powered from a mains supply this unit requires the provision of a suitable mains isolation device to be accessible near to the installed instrument. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 4 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    RC Network for Interference Suppression Communications RS-232 Port RS-485 Port Earthing and Shielding 4 Operation Normal Operation Default Total Status LEDs Front Panel Keys Main Menu Items Peak Flowrates User Value Data Logs Model Information 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 6 List of Data Registers Printer Protocol Types of Printouts Printer Data Control Appendix A Model Numbers Product Codes Custom Version Codes Application Information Code Appendix B Units of Measurement Available Units of Measurement Index 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 7 Logic Input Connection Diagram Output 4-20 mA Connection Diagram Output Pulse Connection Diagram Relay Connection Diagram RS-485 Interface Connections Calibration Menu Tree Sheet 1 Calibration Menu Tree Sheet 2 RS-232 Cable Connections to a Computer RS-485 Connections 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 8 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 9: Overview

    • Front panel adjustment of 8-24 V DC output voltage • Backlit display Overview The 505 FG01 application allows for great flexibility in configuring its operation before delivery: • the frequency input can accept either volumetric or mass flow •...

  • Page 10: Calculations

    Main Menu Default Variable Variables Units Type Total (Volume) L Total Flowrate (Volume) L/min Rate Analog Input (Density) kg/m Rate ResultingTotal (Mass) kg Total Resulting Flowrate (Mass) kg/min Rate User Value - - - Rate 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 11: Communications

    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. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 12: Approvals

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Contrec Ltd is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 13 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device might not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that might cause undesired operation. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 14 Introduction 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 15: Specifications Specification Table

    Battery Type 3 volts Lithium button cell (CR2032) Baud Rate 2400 to 19200 baud Battery Life 5 years (typical) Parity Odd, even or none Stop Bits 1 or 2 Data Bits Protocols Modbus RTU, Printer* 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 16 24 volts DC internal, non-isolated Resolution 0.05% full scale Accuracy 0.05% full scale (20C) 0.1% (full temperature range, typical) Important: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Printer protocol is available only if RTC option is installed. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 17: Installation Panel Mounting

    RS232 Rear Connectors Port 22 mm 25 mm 145 mm 138 mm Front Panel Mounting Clip Min. 189 mm 67 mm 70 mm 139 mm 147 mm Panel Cut-out 500 Series Instrument Panel Mounting 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 18: Electrical Connection

    E Shield terminal R1 Relay 1 RELAYS RC Relay Common R2 Relay 2 E Mains ground AC power in 95-135 V N Mains neutral MAINS or 190-260 V A Mains active RS232 port 9-pin serial port 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 19: Inputs

    Reed Relay Switch Frequency Input (Fi) Signal Ground 18 Shield Coils - with 15 millivolts peak to peak AC minimum Frequency Input (Fi) Signal Ground Shield Namur Proximity Switch Vo +8V DC Frequency Input (Fi) Shield 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 20: Analog Input Connections

    Connect a remote push-button key to the Logic Input as shown below. Refer REMOTE KEY on page 33 in to define the function of the key. Logic Input (Li) Signal Ground Figure 5 Logic Input Connection Diagram 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 21: Outputs

    10 (+) and 8 (-). Output channel 2 uses terminals 11 (+) and 8 (-). Vo +8...24V DC External Load Resistor 10K Logic Input Open Pulse Output Collector Output Shield Figure 7 Output Pulse Connection Diagram 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 22: Control Relays (Alarms)

    However, if the user is unsure of the type of snubber to use, values of 0.25 F and 100  will usually suffice. Note that only mains-approved RC suppression networks should be used. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 23: Communications

    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 9 shows the connection of several instruments to a computer using the RS-485 port. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 24: Earthing And Shielding

    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. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 25: Operation Normal Operation

    The host computer is downloading the application software. The instrument is in Calibrate Set mode. Alarm Alarm The instrument has an error, as indicated on the display panel. The instrument is in Calibrate View mode. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 26: Front Panel Keys

    DISPLAY DISPLAY Description Options  TOTAL Input total Hold the key to display accumulated total ACCUM FLOW Input flowrate Hold the key to display peak value ACCUM 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 27: Peak Flowrates

    The instrument will log the main-menu variables if real-time clock option is installed. The logs are at fixed intervals which can be programmed to a combination of hours, days, weeks, months and years. The instrument can store a total of 100 log entries. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 28 If the number of log entries exceeds the programmed number for a particular time interval, the oldest log entry is overwritten by the newest one for that time interval. Also note that the totals are saved as accumulated totals. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 29: Model Information

    This example shows 16:15 EDITED 27/08 (4:15pm) on the 27th August 2016. 2016 This function is available only if the instrument has the real time clock option. Press at any time to exit from the Model information. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 30 Operation 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 31: Introduction

    • 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. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 32: Calibration Set Mode

    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 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 33: Changing The Instrument Settings

    Calibration Menu Tree Figure 10 and Figure 11 show the keys for moving around the calibration menu tree in Calibration View or Set mode. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 34: Calibration Menu Tree Sheet 1

    ALRM2 PT-MIN LINEAR NON-LIN selection PT-MAX TYPE KFACT1 NO-PTS POINT FREQ01 FREQn HYST FACT01 FACTn AINP INPUT USAGE TYPE PT-DEF PT-MIN PT-MAX CUTOFF FILTER EXCEPT DEFLT REMOTE Figure 10 Calibration Menu Tree Sheet 1 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 35: Calibration Menu Tree Sheet 2

    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 11 Calibration Menu Tree Sheet 2 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 36: Instrument Settings

    Note: When the debounce circuit is enabled, the maximum input frequency for large amplitude signals is limited to approximately 500 Hz. For low amplitude signals, the maximum frequency can be approximately 200 Hz. Press to select ENABLE or DISABLE. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 37 The input filter range is from 0 to 99. A setting of 0 (zero) means that there is no filtering. CORR FINP If the input sensor has non-linear characteristics, select NON-LINEAR to apply correction factors to the input signal. to select LINEAR or NON-LINEAR. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 38 FREQ04 FREQ05 Enter the lowest correction factor frequency as FREQ01 and proceed up to the highest frequency. You can press the key to skip the DISPLAY non-linear points and go to the next item. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 39 You can set the Default value during instrument commissioning so that it is available immediately if you select the Default input type at a later date. Enter the value in the engineering units of assigned variable. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 40 As a guide to the degree of filtering to use, the following table shows the response time (in seconds) to reach 90% and 99% of a step change in input. The value A is the filter constant that the user can set. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 41: Outputs

    PARAMS INPUTS ALARMS COMMS TM/LOG SETUP TEST END -TOTAL- n You can assign any of the “total” main menu variables to a pulse output. Press to select the variable that is required as an output. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 42 “keep up” with the rate of total counts. You can use the output pulse factor to ensure that this maximum is not reached. The maximum pulse output frequency is determined by: 1000 ------------------------------------------------------- -Hz    2 pulse width in ms 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 43: Alarms

    Select a rate variable to assign to the alarm relay. Note: If the alarm type is set to “equipment alarm”, this relay assignment setting is ignored. Press to select the variable that is required as an alarm. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 44 200 and toggle off below 200. However, if the hysteresis is set to 5, the value of the variable must fall below 195 to cancel the alarm. The alarm will reactivate only when the value again rises above 200. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 45: Communications

    The stop bit setting of the instrument must match INFRA the stop bit setting of the communication device that the instrument is connected to. Press to select 1 or 2 stop bits. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 46: Time Settings And Data Logging

    In this case, you should set the current time and date so that the instrument continues to log data at the correct times. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 47 The daily log entry occurs at 00 hours and 00 minutes each day. WEEK LOGS Set the number of Weekly Logs to be recorded and to appear on the printed log report. The weekly log entry occurs at 00 hours and 00 minutes each Monday. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 48 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. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 49: General Setup Parameters

    EN ALL - Timeout is enabled for all modes. T-OUT The Display Timeout period defines the delay for the Display Timeout mode if it is enabled. The display timeout period can be from 10 to 99 seconds. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 50 RATES This parameter sets the maximum number of decimal places for displaying or printing main menu rates. TOTALS This parameter sets the maximum number of decimal places for displaying or printing main menu totals. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 51: Test Menu

    You can display the actual DC output supply voltage, which may help with troubleshooting. If the actual supply voltage is lower than the preset value (refer to General Setup Parameters on page 41) it may indicate that the output is overloaded. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 52: System Messages

    Analog Input Signal Type to DEFAULT and the Analog Input Default Point to a typical process value. If there are no other faults, the instrument continues to operate by using the default value. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 53: Warning Messages

    The instrument has set the current log setting to the remaining maximum number. Already Assigned to 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. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 54 Instrument Calibration 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 55: Communications Overview

    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 12. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 56: Rs-232 Cable Connections To A Computer

    “daisy chained” in a multidrop configuration as shown in Figure 13. Up to 32 units can be connected to the interface at a maximum distance of 1200 metres. Twisted Pair Host Computer Load 120 ohms Comms Instrument Instrument Figure 13 RS-485 Connections 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 57: Protocols

    One of four possible events can occur from the master’s query: • If the slave device receives the query without a communication error, and can handle the query normally, it returns a normal response. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 58 Read data register(s) Obtain the content of one or more 2-byte data registers. Preset data register Preset one 2-byte data register. Read status register Obtain the content of 1-byte status register. Preset data register(s) Preset one or more 2-byte data registers. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 59: List Of Data Registers

    “register 1” in this case has “address 0” and so on. Current and Logged Process Data This block of registers is available for the retrieval of current or logged process data with its matching time and date information. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 60 03 - clear non-accumulated totals Reserved * DT = Data Type of 2-register (4 byte) values can be set as Floating Point or Long Integer values † I = Integer (2 bytes) (Holding Registers) 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 61 22 = new or failed clock battery 23 to 29 reserved 30 = alarm 1 active 31 = alarm 2 active 32 = alarm 3 active 33 = alarm 4 active * I = Integer (2 bytes) (Holding Registers) 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 62 * I = Integer (2 bytes) (Holding Registers) † L = Long Integer (2 register = 4 bytes) ‡ DT = Data Type of 2-register (4 byte) values can be set as Floating Point or Long Integer values 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 63 The usage of these parameters can be dependent on other instrument settings. For full description, please refer to the “Modbus Accessible Parameters” in Parameters on page 28. Register Name Comments Read Only or Type Read/Write User Value 53 to 99 Reserved 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 64: Printer Protocol

    A customized printout can be provided which can have up to 4 header lines and 3 footer lines. It is also possible to include or exclude each main menu items on the printout. If any customizing of the printout is required discuss this with the distributor. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 65: Types Of Printouts

    Instrument Serial Number and Unit Tag The instrument serial number and unit tag is the same as the information shown in the Model Info menu. For more details refer to Model Information on page 21. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 66 <internally set, indicates report type> Current Date & Time Instrument Serial No. & Tag -------------------------------------------- <separation line> Log No. Date & Time & Status Variable unit value <example: total as Accum only> Variable unit value etc. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 67 ID information and a “Data Not Available” message. Custom Header Lines Title of Report Current Date & Time Instrument Serial No. & Tag Data Not Available Custom Footer Lines -------------------------------------------- <separation line> 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 68: Printer Data Control

    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. 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 69: Appendix A Model Numbers Product Codes

    Note: The first character represents the CPU installed (factory use only). The remaining 6 characters only MODEL represent hardware that affects the operation. Note: Example full product part number is 505.112ESC-FG01 (This is the number used for placing orders). 505 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 70: Custom Version Codes

    Custom Version Codes Code Description Factory Default Application Contrec Systems Pty. Ltd. Melbourne Australia Contrec Limited. West Yorkshire UK Origin Code Identifies Contrec - USA, LLC. Pelham AL 35124 USA Distributor Flowquip Ltd. Halifax UK etc. English (Default) German Dutch User Language...
  • Page 71 - indicates a density input • t - indicates a temperature input. • For example, is an instrument with FINP (frequency input) assigned to a flow input, AINP (analog input) assigned to a level input. 505 - 17 June 2017...

  • Page 72: Appendix B Units Of Measurement Available Units Of Measurement

    The following is a list of the available units of measurement used across the range of 500 Series applications. This generic 505-FG01 instrument can be configured for a range of applications, but any change from the default units of measurement must be carried out by a distributor.
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  • Page 75: Index

    DISPLAY key clock display-only parameter battery date format real-time earthing codes electrical connections application information equipment failure alarm customer version error condition, override exception error messages product number exception codes exception, default 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 76 TOTAL output keys, front panel connections 4-20mA pulse LEDs, status pulse factor logged data outputs menu logging override error condition daily hourly monthly panel weekly LEDs yearly mounting logic input connection rear 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...
  • Page 77 RATE key weekly logging real-time clock rear panel relay outputs yearly logging relays, alarm RESET key RS-232 port 15, 37, 47 RS-485 port 15, 37, 48 RTU protocol serial number 505 FG01 - 17 June 2017...

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