Emerson FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
D301783X012
March 2019
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1.3
FB2100 Flow Computer Models
You can purchase two basic models of the FB2100 flow computer. In addition, each model is
available in either an aluminum enclosure or a compression-molded fiberglass enclosure.
Either model includes two ¾ in NPT pipe-threaded conduit ports on the bottom of the enclosure to
permit entry of field conduit for I/O and communication wiring.
1.3.1
FB2100 Flow Computer – With Sensor
This version includes either a multi-variable (MV) sensor module
sensor module (not shown).
Figure 1-2. FB2100 Flow Computer – Multivariable Sensor Version
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digital output (DO) or pulse input (PI) and two you can individually configure as either analog
input (AI) or analog output (AO)
Power from a DC power supply or an optional lead acid battery/solar panel combination
Serial communication options for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485
HMI module with optional display and back light for local operator interaction
Optional Wi-Fi
®
transceiver (802.11 b/g) for field technician to access the flow computer
from a laptop without physical cable connection
Application software supports AGA3, AGA8, ISO 5167, ISO 6976, and API 21.1 calculations in
either U.S., metric, or other natural gas standard units
(Figure
1-2) or a static pressure
Introduction