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- Page 1 BA334G & BA334E Intrinsically Safe Externally powered Rate Totaliser Issue 1 Issue: 1 February 2017...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.3 Summary of configuration functions 6.4 Rate totaliser function: function 6.5 Input: input 6.6 Input type: inp . type The BA334G and BA334E are CE marked to show compliance with the European Explosive Atmospheres Directive 2014/34/EU and the European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU... - Page 3 Maintenance Appendix 1 ATEX dust certification Fault finding during commissioning Fault finding after commissioning Servicing Appendix 2 IECEx gas and dust certification Routine maintenance Guarantee Customer comments Appendix 3 ETL & cETL gas and dust certification. 10. Accessories Appendix 4 BA334E Rate Totaliser 10.1 Units of measurement and instrument identification.
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Page 4: Description
BA334G BA334E The BA334G has a single pair of input terminals Separate terminal for connection to all types of sensor. When compartment. counting pulses... -
Page 5: Initialisation
2.1 Initialisation 2.2 Controls Each time power is applied to the Rate Totaliser The BA334G is controlled and configured via four initialisation is performed. After a short delay the front panel push buttons. In the totalisation mode following display sequence occurs: i.e. -
Page 6: Displays
INTRINSIC SAFETY CERTIFICATION BA334G digital displays The BA334G has ATEX and IECEx gas and dust associated annunciators, plus a flow indicator as certification. This section of the instruction manual shown on front cover. describes ATEX gas certification. ATEX dust and... -
Page 7: Power Supply
Totaliser is installed in Zone 1 or in Zone 2. This supply to the input. Energising is not required allows the BA334G to be installed in all gas Zones when the Rate Totaliser's input is connected to a and to be used with most common industrial gases voltage pulse source. -
Page 8: Remote Reset Terminals
Remote reset terminals parameters. The BA334G total display may be reset to zero by connecting the external reset terminals RS1 and RS2 together for more than one second. The two 3.4.2 Flowmeter sensors requiring energising reset terminals have the following input and output... -
Page 9: Certification Label Informnation
& and isolators for the installation of a single BA334G. * push buttons are operated simultaneously for Terminals 2, 6 and RS2 of the BA334G Rate more than three seconds. See 6.19 Totaliser are internally connected together. -
Page 10: Power Supply
10.2 for details. 4.1.2 Pulse input As shown in Figs 2 and 3 the BA334G can display the rate and total flow from flowmeters with a wide variety of pulse outputs located in safe and hazardous areas. -
Page 11: Switch Contact Input
5 and 6, CoiL in the BA334G input configuration menu is a providing the flowmeter and associated wiring can low level voltage pulse input intended for use with withstand a 500V rms insulation test to earth. -
Page 12: Remote Reset
No Zener barrier is required. it's output parameters do not exceed the input parameters of the Rate Totaliser terminals to which A BA334G may also be remotely reset from the safe it is connected. It must also have the correct area. -
Page 13: Pulse Input
8.2mA dc ≥ 24mW 4.2.2 Pulse input The flowmeter must be located in the same As shown in Figs 4 and 5 the BA334G inputs can be hazardous area BA334G directly connected to hazardous area flowmeters, or associated wiring should be able to withstand a to safe area flowmeters via isolators. -
Page 14: 2-Wire Proximity Detector Input
Fig 4 illustrates how a The flowmeter must be located within the same BA334G may be reset from both the safe and the hazardous area as the BA334G and with the hazardous area. -
Page 15: Installation
INSTALLATION Location The BA334G Rate Totaliser is housed in robust IP66 glass reinforced polyester (GRP) enclosure incorporating an armoured glass window and stainless steel fittings making it suitable for exterior mounting in most industrial on-shore and off-shore installations. The Rate Totaliser should be positioned where the display is not in continuous direct sunlight. -
Page 16: Emc
The BA334G complies with the requirements of the European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. For specified immunity all wiring should be in screened twisted pairs, with the screens earthed at one point in the safe area. Units of measurement and tag marking on scale card. -
Page 17: Configuration And Calibration
5CALE-t is a dividing factor that converts Configuration of the isolated pulse output, which is the output from FACtor into the required total fitted to all BA334G Rate Totalisers is described display engineering units. e.g. if the output from separately in section 6.24. - Page 18 6.2 Accessing configuration functions 6.3 Summary of configuration functions Throughout this manual push buttons are shown as This section summarises all the configuration functions. When read in conjunction with Fig 10 it &, *, ( and ) and legends displayed by the instrument are shown in a seven segment font provides a quick aid for configuring the Rate exactly as they appear on the instrument display...
- Page 19 Display Summary of function Display Summary of function Upper display Rate scale factor di5P-1 5CALE . r Defines whether rAtE or totAL is 5CALE . r is a dividing factor that shown on the upper display. The converts the pulse output from other variable will be shown on the FACtor into the required rate lower display, providing the lower...
- Page 20 Display Summary of function Display Summary of function Local reset Reset grand total from LoC Clr CLr-Gtot Contains sub-menu with configuration menu. functions enabling total and grand This function resets the grand total total to be reset to zero via the front zero from within...
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Page 21: See Section
6.4 Rate Totaliser function: FunCtion Notes: The Rate Totaliser contains an adjustable sixteen 1. Maximum voltage input +30V. segment lineariser which used compensate for flowmeter non-linearity. This 2. For flowmeter transducers that require function turns this lineariser on or off. energising i.e. -
Page 24: Lower Display
This function turns the lower display on or off. frequency will be lower if the input pulses have When turned off, the BA334G will only have one sloping edges and the pulse amplitude only slightly eight digit display which may be configured in the exceeds the input switching thresholds. -
Page 25: Position Of Decimal Points: Dp
6.11 Position of the decimal points: dP 6.13 Total scale factor: 5CALE . t The upper and lower displays have eight and six 5CALE . t is a dividing factor adjustable between digits respectively. This function enables the 0 . 0001 and 99999 that enables total flow to be position of the decimal point on both displays to be displayed in the required engineering units. -
Page 26: Timebase: T-Ba5E
To prevent totalisation of very low flow rates that over long periods may result in significant totalisation errors, the BA334G may be configured to stop totalising when the flow rate falls below an adjustable threshold. 11.3 To check or change the clip-off threshold select 15.7... -
Page 27: Local Reset: Loc Clr
& or * button to change the setting followed by the ) button twice Please contact BEKA associates sales department to enter the change and return to the LoC . c lr if the security code is lost. -
Page 28: Pulse Output
When derived from the total display the 5urE has been entered, pressing the ) button will output pulse frequency may be divided and the reset the BA334G to the factory defaults and return output pulse width defined. the instrument to the totalising mode. -
Page 29: Configuration
Fig 11 Transferring pulse output to the safe area using Zener barriers 6.24.3 Configuration The pulse output menu shown in Fig 12 is in the BA334G configuration menu. The output pulse may be a duplicate of the input pulse by selecting dirECt in the 5ourCE sub-function. Alternatively, selecting... -
Page 30: Pulse Output
6.24.6 Source of output pulse: 5ourCE Using the & or * push button select durAtion in The output pulse may be derived from: the pulse output sub-menu and press ( which will reveal the existing pulse duration. The value can Incrementation of least significant be changed by pressing the &... -
Page 31: Lineariser
7. LINEARISER 7.1 Flowmeter specification Flowmeters are usually supplied with a calibration The BA334G Rate Totaliser can produce accurate certificate specifying the average K-factor and the results when used with a flowmeter having a flow range over which it applies. -
Page 33: Add A Segment: Add
For each segment an input pulse frequency in Hz 7.3 Add a segment: Add PuL5E fr and a corresponding flowmeter K-factor Add is a sub-menu in the FACtor function that L-FACtor are required. See section 7.1 enables a straight-line segment to be added to the lineariser at any point. -
Page 34: Input Frequency: Pul5Efre
If removing a segment from a configured lineariser, the flowmeter produces per unit volume of flow e.g. the segment to be deleted, which is shown on the 20 pulses per litre, L-FACtor therefore converts left hand side of the display, can be selected using the flowmeter output into engineering units ready the &... -
Page 35: Configuration Example
105 pulses per litre with a magnetic pick-off. press ( to reveal how frequently the Rate Totaliser display is updated. The BA334G is required to display rate of flow in Using the & or * push button imperial gallons per hour with a resolution of one select 0 . - Page 36 Step 8 Enter the flowmeter K-factor In this example the rate of flow display K-factor is the number of pulses that a is required in imperial gallons. FACtor, flowmeter produces per unit volume of which was adjusted in Step 8 of this flow.
- Page 37 In this example the operator is required Step 17 Return to the totalisation mode to be able to reset the total display but Configuration of the BA334G is now not the grand total display when the complete. Pressing the ) button will...
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Page 38: Maintenance
No display No power supply, That there is or incorrect between 10 and If a BA334G fails after it has been functioning wiring. 28V on terminals correctly, the following table may help to identify Note: Terminals 2, 1 & 2 with 6 &... -
Page 39: Customer Comments
9.6 Customer comments BEKA associates is always pleased to receive comments from customers about our products and services. All communications are acknowledged whenever possible, suggestions implemented. -
Page 40: Accessories
5.4 of this manual. total has exceeded the setpoint. The BA334G can also be supplied with a blank or custom laser engraved stainless steel legend plate - 10.3.1 Solid state output see Fig 7. -
Page 41: Configuration And Adjustment
See section 10.3.9 10.3.3 Configuration and adjustment Alarm delay time dELA When a BA334G Rate Totaliser is fitted with alarms Adjusts the delay between the display the configuration menu is extended as shown in equaling the setpoint and the alarm Fig 17. -
Page 42: Alarm Enable: Enbl
When the parameters. Using the & or * push button select BA334G power supply turned AL1 or AL2 from the configuration menu and disconnected, the alarm output(s) will open press ( to access the alarm sub-menu. Press the irrespective of whether normally open or normally &... -
Page 44: Alarm Silence Time: 5Il
The required silence time can be entered using the Please contact BEKA associates sales department & or * push button to adjust the flashing digit and if the security code is lost. -
Page 45: 4/20Ma Output
10.4 4/20mA output The BA334G Rate Totaliser can be supplied with a factory fitted galvanically isolated 4/20mA output which may be configured to represent the rate or total display. 10.4.1 Intrinsic safety The 4/20mA output has been certified as a... -
Page 46: Configuration
Fig 20 4/20mA output configuration sub-menu Fig 19 Application of 4/20mA output 10.4.5 Select rate or total source: 4-20tYPE The 4/20mA output current can represent the Rate Totaliser's rate or total display, this should be 10.4.3 Configuration defined before any other current output functions When a Rate Totaliser is supplied with an optional are adjusted. - Page 47 10.4.7 Display which corresponds to 20mA output: 20 . 000 The Rate Totaliser display which corresponds to a 20.000mA output current is defined by this function. Using the & or * push button select 20 . 000 in the 4/20mA output sub-menu and press ( which will reveal the existing rate or total display with one digit flashing.
- Page 48 The instrument assembly should only be removed described in the main section of this instruction from the enclosure back-box when dust can not manual, BA334G also ATEX dust enter the instrument enclosure. Before replacing certification.
- Page 49 ATEX safety parameters described in the main section and Appendix 1 of this manual. The IECEx certificate may be downloaded from the BEKA associates or the IECEx website, or may be requested from the BEKA sales office. A2.2 Installation...
- Page 50 A3.0 cETL Mark For installations in the USA and Canada, the Installations must comply with BEKA associates BA334G Rate Totaliser has ETL and cETL intrinsic Control Drawing CI330-53, which is attached to safety and nonincendive approval, Control Number this appendix, and with the local codes of practice.
- Page 63 Totalisers also apply to the BA334E Rate Totaliser. Therefore all of the systems described for the or 2 rows of 18 alphanumeric characters 5mm BA334G in the main section of this manual may also high. be used for the BA334E.
- Page 64 A4.5 Installation Procedure Fig A4.1 illustrates the instrument installation procedure. a. Remove the instrument terminal cover by unscrewing the two captive 'A' screws. b. Mount the instrument on a flat surface and secure with screws or bolts through the two 'B' holes.
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