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AutoPILOT PRO & PRO XL Six-Run Gas Flow Computer & Remote Telemetry Unit User Guide P/N 1-0500-005 Revision N Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Revised per ECO 7805. 02-2013 Revised per ECO 8097. 04-2014 Revised per ECO 8389. 11-2014 Revised per ECO 8484. 10-2016 Revised per ECO 8934. 04-2017 Revised per ECO 9158. 07-2019 Revised per ECO 9808. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
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The Thermo Scientific AutoPILOT PRO flow computer complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Caution The AutoPILOT PRO flow computer must be operated as supplied. Any changes or modifications made to the device without the express written approval of ThermoFisher Scientific can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
USB Port ....................... 2-15 Installing the Basic System..............3-1 Chapter 3 General ......................3-1 NEMA 4X / IP65 ..................... 3-1 Mounting the Enclosure onto the Transducer ..........3-2 Pole Mounting ....................3-6 Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
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The I/O Expansion Backplane ................5-1 Analog Input Expansion Option ................. 5-2 Installation ..................... 5-2 Analog Inputs ....................5-4 Communication Expansion Option ..............5-4 Installation ..................... 5-5 Connections & Jumper Settings ..............5-7 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Replacing the Main Board ................11-1 Replacing Option Boards................. 11-4 Replacing the Backup Battery ................. 11-4 Upgrading the Firmware ................. 11-5 Getting Help ..................12-1 Chapter 11 Contact Information ..................12-1 Warranty ......................12-2 Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
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Main Board Jumper Settings & Connections ........... C-1 Appendix C Jumper Settings ....................C-1 Factory Settings ..................... C-1 Other Settings ....................C-3 Connectors ......................C-4 Appendix D Wiring Quick Start .................. D-1 Index ..............I-1 ..........AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Three types of enclosures are offered with the AutoPILOT PRO flow computer. The NEMA 4X enclosure is available in fiberglass, aluminum, or stainless steel. The NEMA 4 enclosure (AutoPILOT PRO XL) is a carbon steel powder painted inside and out, type NEMA 4 / IP66 design. The IP65 enclosure is available in aluminum or stainless steel.
(future) - One Ethernet communication port with ESD protection for connection to the Internet - One USB port (future) Power consumption of 1 W (3.6 W with full connections) AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Product Overview Expansion Expansion The capacity of the basic AutoPILOT PRO flow computer can be expanded through optional I/O boards mounted in the enclosure. See Appendix B for board specifications. Note One AutoPILOT PRO flow computer supports up to 12 expansion boards in any combination, as long as the maximum number of boards listed below is not exceeded.
Manual keypad operating procedures, and maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. For instructions on how to use the Thermo Scientific AutoCONFIG™ instrumentation configuration software with this instrument, refer to the AutoCONFIG software startup guide (p/n 1-0485-068) and the AutoCONFIG software help system.
The NEMA 4X enclosure is available in fiberglass, aluminum, or stainless steel. The IP65 enclosure is available in aluminum or stainless steel. The NEMA 4 enclosure (AutoPILOT PRO XL) is a carbon steel powder painted inside and out, type NEMA 4 / IP66 design. All enclosures come standard with display and keypad.
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Hardware Description: Basic System The Enclosure Figure 2–2. Dimensions: NEMA 4X fiberglass enclosure Figure 2–3. Dimensions: NEMA 4 enclosure AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
(TB1), located on the door panel of the enclosure. Power consumption of the basic AutoPILOT PRO flow computer is about 1 W for a typical unit; however, overall power consumption depends upon the I/O configuration and is determined on an individual basis. Every effort has been made to keep power consumption to a minimum.
Tip The Lithium battery is a field replaceable item. Refer to “Replacing the Backup Battery” in Chapter 11 for replacement instructions. Warning The Lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn it. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Rosemount differential pressure transmitter, Model 3051C Low Power (3626 psi maximum) Thermo Scientific RTD temperature transmitter, Model 465A The transmitters may be connected to the flow computer using standard cabling and optional flexible conduit. All transmitters are wired to TB1 through TB3 on the main board or to analog input channels 1 through 16 on the optional analog input expansion / terminal boards.
Another type of RTD probe with integral metal sheathing may connect to TB4 on the main board with up to 25 feet of standard cabling between the probe body and flow computer. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
The discrete outputs on the main board are shown below. Table 2–3. Discrete outputs on the main board Output TB5-2 TB6-2 or TB6-4 TB5-4 TB6-2 or TB6-4 VDO (12 V) TB5-1 or TB5-3 TB6-2 or TB6-4 Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
DC-resistive by nature (reed relays, uncommitted transistor outputs, etc.). The discrete inputs on the main board are identified in the following table. Table 2–4. Discrete inputs on the main board Input TB6-1 TB6-2 TB6-3 TB6-4 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
The pulse inputs on the main board are at TB7 and are identified in the following table. Table 2–5. Pulse inputs on the main board Input Switch TB7-1 TB7-2 TB7-3 TB7-4 Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
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5 Vdc pull-up (0.1 mA maximum) Conditioning amplifier output Conditioning amplifier output bypass Debounce, 400 Hz maximum input filter Warning Do not change switch settings unless the area is known to be non-hazardous. 2-10 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
(TB8) for calibration and configuration of the unit using a laptop and Communication Port Thermo Scientific configuration software. Connection is made through the CHIT connector mounted in the bottom of the flow computer enclosure. Thermo Fisher manufactures optional cable assemblies for this connection.
TB14 on the main board provides the connection for an AutoMITTER safety interface board (SIB). The SIB provides connections for up to four remote mounted AutoMITTER PRO transmitters. Go to Chapter 6 more on this option. 2-12 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
The main board provides one RS232/RS485 host communication port (TB16), which may be wired internally to one of the communication Port options. The figure below shows typical host communication port wiring. Figure 2–11. Typical host communication port wiring Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 2-13...
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2-wire mode by installing a jumper on J39 pins 15-16. Remove the jumper for 4-wire mode. For better communication quality when in RS485 mode, select the termination through jumpers J34 and J37. 2-14 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Connection Note: J25 is for use with the MVX 3000 series transducers. There are two additional transducer models now available for the AutoPilot Pro. These are the MVX 700 and MVX 800 series transducers. For these transducers, connect to J26 on the back of the main board.
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Chapter 3 Installing the Basic System General This chapter provides mounting and wiring instructions for the basic AutoPILOT PRO system. In addition to the material in this chapter, reference Appendix D for associated drawings and wiring diagrams. Tip Installation instructions for the...
3. Secure the direct mounting bracket to the enclosure by placing a washer and split lock washer over the cap screw and fastening everything with a nut. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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5. Orient the transducer so that the “H” tag is facing the same direction as the front of the flow computer enclosure. Open the enclosure door, and insert the transducer into the bottom of the enclosure. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
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If necessary, remove the bracket over the opening, route the cable, and then replace the bracket. Connect the transducer cable to J25 on the main board. (J25 is shown in Figure C–2.) AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Installing the Basic System Mounting the Enclosure onto the Transducer Figure 3–4. Direct mounting step 8 9. Return the main board and mounting bracket to the down position, and shut the enclosure door. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
1. Install the two pipe clamps onto the pole using the hardware provided. 2. Align the mounting channels on the enclosure with the grooves on the pipe clamps, and slide the enclosure onto the clamps. Figure 3–5. Mounting the external battery enclosure AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
6. On the pole, install the two pipe clamps using the hardware provided. 7. Align the mounting channels on the enclosure with the grooves on the pipe clamps, and slide the enclosure onto the clamps. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
The ground stud is located on the bottom of the enclosure and is marked with the ground symbol. Use a minimum of 12 AWG stranded wire and a length as short as possible. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Black Negative Position 4 Positive Position 5 Note The regulator is wired to the battery terminal block at the factory. No customer wiring is necessary. 7. Shut both enclosure doors. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
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Installing the Basic System Wiring Figure 3–7. Basic system wiring (ground stud and power supply) Figure 3–8. External battery with ASC regulator wiring Figure 3–9. External battery wiring 3-10 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Note The internal battery option cannot be used with the 212A modem option. Note The internal battery option is not available for the AutoPILOT PRO 1. Open the flow computer enclosure. Lift the main board and mounting bracket to expose the chassis bracket.
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- (negative leg) TB1 positions 4–6 (NEG) + (positive leg) TB1 positions 1–3 (POS) 6. Return the main board and mounting bracket to the down position, and shut the enclosure door. 3-12 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Hazardous Area Installations Figure 3–11. Internal battery option wiring diagram Hazardous Area The AutoPILOT PRO flow computer has been designed to satisfy the Installations requirements of Clause 1.2.7 of the essential Health and Safety Requirements such that it will not give rise to physical injury when handled properly.
Marking The AutoPILOT PRO flow computer is marked for use in hazardous areas in accordance with the ATEX Directive. It is marked as follows. Note NNNN is the notified body number of the notified body issuing the current quality assurance notification certificate, e.g.
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Installing the Basic System Hazardous Area Installations AutoMITTER PRO XL Figure 3–13. Flow computer certification tag for AutoPILOT PRO XL Without AutoMITTER SIB option [EPSILON 08 ATEX 2440X] II 3 G Ex nL IIB T4 Installed in the hazardous area [EPSILON 08 ATEX 2440X] is marked on the label as shown below.
Installing the Basic System Hazardous Area Installations The AutoPILOT PRO flow computer is marked for use in hazardous areas in accordance with Brazilian standards. It is marked as follows. [TV 11.0076X] Ex nL IIB T4 Gc Installed in the hazardous area [TV 11.0076X] is marked on the label as shown below.
Chapter 4 MEB Options General The AutoPILOT PRO hardware is designed to provide a high degree of flexibility in configuring a unit to match the specific installation site. This flexibility is provided using several levels of expansion, such as Thermo Scientific modular expansion boards (MEBs).
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Technical Bulletin: TB-0500-008, v. 1 Figure 4-2. Wiring from TB13 on motherboard to TB2 on enclosure door Figure 4-3. Radio Scheduling #2 screen Figure 4-4. Discrete Output #4 screen AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Figure 4–5. Wiring diagram for TB15 on main board to TB2 on enclosure door Location of MEBs in One AutoPILOT PRO flow computer supports up to 10 MEBs in any combination, as long as the maximum number of boards listed in the table the Enclosure below is not exceeded.
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Each location has a limit to the number of MEBs that may be installed. This is illustrated in Figure 4–2. Figure 4–6 Installation locations for MEBs AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
7. Referencing the appropriate section of this chapter, wire the MEB as required. 8. If necessary, return the main board and mounting bracket to the down position. 9. Shut the enclosure door. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 4-7...
Board # Not installed Not installed Not installed Not installed Not installed Installed Not installed Installed Not installed Not installed Installed Installed Installed Not installed Not installed Installed Not installed Installed AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
TB2-9 The figure below shows typical discrete input wiring for the MEB (see 3-0500-066 for a detailed wiring diagram). Figure 4–8 Typical discrete input wiring for 2-DI/DO or 4-DI MEB Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 4-9...
TB2-5 The following figure shows typical discrete output wiring for the MEB (see 3-0500-066 for a detailed wiring diagram). Figure 4–9. Typical discrete output wiring for 2-DI/DO or 4-DO MEB 4-10 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
4–4 for typical discrete input wiring (see 3-0500-067 for a detailed wiring diagram). Table 4–9. Discrete inputs on the 4-DI MEB Input TB2-2 TB2-3 TB2-4 TB2-5 TB2-6 TB2-7 TB2-8 TB2-9 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 4-11 Thermo Fisher Scientific...
The discrete outputs are identified in the following table. Refer to Figure 4–5 for typical discrete output wiring for the MEB (see 3-0500-068 for a detailed wiring diagram). 4-12 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Table 4–14. 2-PI MEB to TB2 connections Color TB2 on 2-PI MEB TB2 on Enclosure Door Blue TB2-3 (+5V) TB2-3 (VCC) Yellow TB2-2 (SDA) TB2-4 (SDA) White TB2-1 (SCL) TB2-5 (SCL) Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 4-13...
TB3-2 TB3-3 TB3-4 Typical pulse input wiring for the 2-PI MEB is shown below (see 3-0500-069 for a detailed wiring diagram). Figure 4–10. Typical pulse input wiring for 2-PI MEB 4-14 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
TB3-3. If the +24 V input power option is used, it is connected at TB1-2 with the input power reference connected to TB1-1 and the J5 jumper installed between positions 1 and 2. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 4-15...
The following figure shows typical analog output connections (see 3-0500-065 for a detailed wiring diagram, including connection to the 12/24 Vdc converter). Figure 4–11. Typical output connections to the 2-D/A MEB 4-16 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Chapter 5 Other I/O Expansion Options General The functionality of the AutoPILOT PRO flow computer can also be increased with the analog input expansion option and the communication expansion option. Warning Ensure power is off and the area is non-hazardous before making any connections.
4. Align the backplane assembly with the mounting holes in the chassis bracket, and secure the assembly with the four screws provided in the backplane kit (see Figure 5–1). Reference the general assembly drawing for mounting location and proper orientation. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Figure 5–3. Installing the I/O expansion backplane for the AI expansion option 6. Return the main board and mounting bracket to the down position, tighten the thumbscrews, and shut the enclosure door. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 5-3...
Power to the communication expansion board is controlled by the main board by sensing the DCD activity of each serial port. The board is powered down or turned off if DCD is not present. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Lift the main board and mounting bracket back up and use the ribbon cable to connect J7 on the backplane to J2 on the communication expansion board. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 5-5...
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Other I/O Expansion Options Communication Expansion Option Figure 5–5. Installing the communication expansion board Figure 5–6. Connecting the communication expansion board to the I/O expansion backplane and the main board AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Other I/O Expansion Options Communication Expansion Option Connections & Jumper Settings Figure 5–7. System setup for RS232 mode Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 5-7...
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Other I/O Expansion Options Communication Expansion Option Figure 5–8. System setup for RS485 mode AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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CH2 DC TERM, RX JP10 Not installed Not installed Not installed CH2 AC TERM, TX Not installed Not installed Not installed CH2 AC TERM, RX Not installed Not installed Not installed Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 5-9...
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Chapter 6 AutoMITTER SIB Option General The Thermo Scientific AutoMITTER safety interface board (SIB) provides a connection for up to four remote mounted AutoMITTER PRO transmitters. Each transmitter provides temperature, differential pressure, and static pressure measurements. In addition to the material in this chapter, refer to all documentation provided with the SIB and AutoMITTER PRO transmitter.
Ambient temperature range: -40°C to +85°C The SIB may accept the following connections: Power source from the AutoPILOT PRO flow computer, 12 Vdc nominal at 5 A maximum RS232 signal from the AutoPILOT PRO flow computer ...
2. Mount the SIB onto the flow computer chassis bracket using the standoffs provided. See the figure below for assembly orientation and mounting location. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 6-3...
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3. TB14 on the main board is the SIB connector. Using the SIB cable, connect TB14 to TB4 on the SIB as shown in Figure 6–3. Warning Do not connect power to TB4 until all other connections have been made. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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AutoMITTER SIB Option CSA Certified Systems Figure 6–3. SIB to main board wiring, CSA Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 6-5...
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AutoMITTER SIB Option CSA Certified Systems Figure 6–4. AutoPILOT PRO XL SIB wiring diagram 4. TB1 and TB2 on the SIB are used for connection to the AutoMITTER PRO transmitter. Remove the cover plate to access these I.S. terminals. Refer to...
Aggressive substances: e.g. solvents that may affect polymeric materials Suitable precautions: e.g. regular checks as part of routine inspections or establishing from the material’s data sheet that it is resistant to specific chemicals. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 6-7...
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4 mm cross-sectional area conductor using the earth lug provided on the enclosure. Figure 6–5. Certificate marking for European installations Figure 6–6. Certificate marking for Brazilian installations AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Cable entries into the enclosure may be sealed with an IP65 rated conduit seal certified by an ATEX/Brazilian notified body used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The SIB is shown below. Figure 6–7. AutoMITTER SIB, ATEX/Brazilian installations (p/n 3-0443-1021) Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 6-9...
Figure 6–8. Installing the SIB onto the bracket 3. TB14 on the main board is the SIB connector. Using the SIB cable, connect TB14 to TB5 on the SIB as shown in Figure 6–7. 6-10 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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5. J38 on the main board is for SIB / Comm3 selection. Install a jumper to select SIB. 6. Return the main board and mounting bracket to the down position, tighten the thumbscrews, and shut the enclosure door. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 6-11...
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9810 series radio has the CSA label. If the flow computer is in a hazardous location, do not install the radio if it does not have the appropriate UL or CSA recognized label. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
5. Connect the cable assembly (p/n 3-0500-090) from the radio’s DB25P connector to the flow computer's host port (TB16 on the main board) or other RS232 device. Connections to TB16 are shown in the table below. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Black TB12-2 (GND) 7. Tighten the thumbscrews on the mounting bracket, and shut the enclosure door. Connections are shown in the figure below. For a detailed wiring diagram, see 3-0500-081. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 7-3...
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Radio Options MDS Radio Option Figure 7–1. Connections for MDS radio option AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Radio Options AutoWAVE Radio Option AutoWAVE Radio An optional Thermo Scientific AutoWAVE radio model DGRO9RFS labeled with the UL/CUL Mark can be installed in the flow computer Option enclosure for United States or Canadian installations. The host communication port (TB16 on the main board) is not available for use when connected to the AutoWAVE radio option.
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TB12 on Main Board +BAT TB12-1 (VRadio1) Black TB12-2 (GND) 7. If necessary, return the main board and mounting bracket to the down position. Tighten the thumbscrews, and shut the enclosure door. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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AutoWAVE Radio Option Connections are shown in the figure below. For a detailed wiring diagram, 3-0500-072 (radio kit) or 3-0500-073 (radio ready kit). Figure 7–3. Connections for AutoWAVE radio option Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 7-7...
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Note The internal battery option cannot be used with the 212A modem option. Note The 212A modem option is not available with the AutoPILOT PRO Tip Go to Appendix A for modem part number and kit information.
Mount the assembly onto the chassis bracket using the screws provided. Figure 8–1. 212A modem mounting (chassis bracket not shown) 3. Connect the modem ground (E1) to the ground stud at the bottom of the flow computer enclosure. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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(customer supplied) to the phone line connector on the modem (J6). 7. If necessary, return the main board and mounting bracket to the down position, tighten the thumbscrews, and shut the enclosure door. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 8-3...
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Connections are shown in the figure below. For a detailed wiring diagram, 3-0500-071 (modem ready kit) or 3-0500-093 (modem kit) in the drawing appendix. +12V Figure 8–2. Connections for 212A modem option AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
AutoCONFIG software by clicking the Knowledge Base icon. Using the Keypad The AutoPILOT PRO flow computer features a 4 x 4 keypad. The table below describes how to use the keys to operate the instrument. Figure 9–1.
Refer to the AutoCONFIG software help for specific details on the menus, information on the types of keypad menu lists, and instructions on how to add menus to or remove menus from the keypad lists. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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LogicalOR – Discrete Logical OR LogicalAND – Discrete Logical AND FPSumCalc – Floating Point Summary FPCopy – Floating Point Copy CommPortDef – Communications Port Definition ModbusSlave – Modbus Slave Communication Block Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 9-3...
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Front Panel Interface Getting Started Table # Menu Heading ModbusMstr – Modbus Master Communication Block Chromatograph TankGauge GasQuality – Gas Components LogAllocTable – Historical Data Log AA_AllocTable – Audit/Alarm Data Log AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
AutoCONFIG software help system. Meter Types The AutoPILOT PRO flow computer provides support for differential pressure meter and linear meter types. For differential pressure meters, the instrument supports orifice, V-Cone, annubar, and slotted DP installations.
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The results of this calculation are then used as the input into the Fwv equation to obtain the Fwv factor. 10-2 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Averaging Users may configure the AutoPILOT PRO flow computer to support one of the four averaging techniques as outlined in the API Ch 21.1. Techniques 1. Flow dependent time-weighted linear averaging 2.
Pipe Diameter (Snapshot) Orifice Diameter (Snapshot) Atmospheric Pressure (Snapshot) Pressure Base (Snapshot) Temperature Base (Snapshot) Average Differential Pressure Average Static Pressure Average Gas Temperature Flow Status (Snapshot) Accumulated Volume (Current Log Period) 10-4 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Average Water Content Average Hydrogen Sulfide Content Average Hydrogen Content Average Carbon Monoxide Content Average Oxygen Content Average I-Butane Content Average N-Butane Content Average I-Pentane Content Average N-Pentane Content Average C6+ Content Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 10-5...
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Average Gas Temperature Flow Status (Snapshot) Accumulated Volume (Current Log Period) Accumulated Energy (Current Log Period) Hourly Flow Rate (Snapshot) Daily Flow Rate (Snapshot) Hourly Energy Rate (Snapshot) Daily Energy Rate (Snapshot) 10-6 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Average I-Butane Content Average N-Butane Content Average I-Pentane Content Average N-Pentane Content Average C6+ Content Average N-Hexane Content Average N-Heptane Content Average N-Octane Content Average N-Nonane Content Average N-Decane Content Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 10-7...
When users log in, flow is not affected unless the unit is in maintenance mode. Before entering maintenance mode, the unit asks the user if the inputs should be frozen. 10-8 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Functional Description Communication Functions Communication The AutoPILOT PRO flow computer uses one communications port definition block per serial port. The block can be used to specify the port as Functions a Master or slave. When in Master mode, the communications block...
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Slave Mode Password #2 Value Slave Mode Password #2 Security Access Mask Slave Mode Password #3 Modbus Register Number Slave Mode Password #3 Value Slave Mode Password #3 Security Access Mask 10-10 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Modbus Register Item #1 (Starting Register Number + 0) Modbus Register Item #2 (Starting Register Number + 1) Modbus Register Item #3 (Starting Register Number + 2) Modbus Register Item #100 (Starting Register Number + 99) Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 10-11...
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Modbus Register Item #1 (Starting Register Number + 0) Modbus Register Item #2 (Starting Register Number + 1) Modbus Register Item #3 (Starting Register Number + 2) Modbus Register Item #50 (Starting Register Number + 49) 10-12 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Maintenance Warning For hazardous area installations: In the event of a fault condition, the AutoPILOT PRO flow computer cannot be serviced by the customer. No repair to faulty assemblies should be attempted. Faulty assemblies must be replaced with identical replacements. All repairs or part replacements must be done by Thermo Fisher or its appointed repair agent.
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(reference Figure 3–4). 3. Return the main board and mounting bracket to the down position. 4. Ensure all wiring and connections to the main board are disconnected. 11-2 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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9. If you installed the communication expansion board, replace the two screws that secure it to the main board. 10. Ensure all wiring is reconnected to the main board. 11. Shut the enclosure door. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide 11-3...
1. Open the enclosure door. 2. Gently lift up the battery retainer and lift the battery out. 3. Install the new battery, ensuring it is secured by the retainer. 4. Shut the enclosure door. 11-4 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Use the AutoCONFIG software to warm boot the RTU (Tools > Warm Restart). If the flow computer finds that the application image is invalid, “AutoPilot Pro B-2” should be displayed on the LCD. b. An alternate method of warm booting the flow computer is to set a jumper on J39 pins 5 and 6 on the main board.
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7. Establish communications with the flow computer. The No Display List screen will appear on the flow computer display. You will need to re-enable any calculations that were running before the upgrade. 11-6 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Getting Help Warranty Thermo Scientific products are warranted to be free from defects in Warranty material and workmanship at the time of shipment and for one year thereafter. Any claimed defects in Thermo Scientific products must be reported within the warranty period. Thermo Fisher shall have the right to inspect such products at Buyer’s plant or to require Buyer to return such...
Appendix A Ordering Information Replacement Table A–1. Main board Parts Part Number Description 3-0500-003 AutoPILOT PRO main board, Div. 2 5-3980-015 Lithium backup battery Table A–2. MEB & I/O expansion options Part Number Description 3-0443-918 AutoMITTER SIB, CSA 3-0443-1021 AutoMITTER SIB, ATEX/Brazilian installations 3-0459-087 12/24 Vdc converter board, Div.
4-line X 16-character LCD. Keypad 4 X 4. Temperature range -40°C to +85°C. Power supply Standard 10–30 Vdc external power supply. Optional 12 V, 28 AH internal, rechargeable lead acid battery. Table B–2. Certifications Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
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Each terminal board provides 4 inputs with 14-bit resolution, 0–5 V. Current input 4–20 mA can be converted to voltage input by an external 250-ohm resistor. Full scale ± 0.1% over operating temperature range. AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Table B–4. Radio & modem options Thermo Scientific AutoWAVE radio 1 W, 900 MHz Spread Spectrum MDS 9810 radio 1 W, 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Thermo Scientific 212A modem Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide B-3...
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Specifications AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
J39 pins 3-4 J39 pins 5-6 J39 pins 7-8 J39 pins 9-10 J39 pins 11-12 J39 pins 13-14 J39 pins 15-16 JP17 JP25 JP27 *JP27 on solder side of main board. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide...
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Main Board Jumper Settings & Connections Jumper Settings Figure C–1. Factory set jumpers on the main board AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
LCD Contrast IRQ (optional) The LCD contrast is also controlled through the keypad. Pulse input mode option (CH1). Magnetic sensor mode: 1, 5 = ON. Slot sensor mode: 2, 3, 6 = ON. Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide C-3...
Communication expansion board connector Solder side of main board I/O expansion backplane connector Solder side of main board Local Honeywell smart transducer connector Solder side of main board Local Honeywell smart transducer connector AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Main Board Jumper Settings & Connections Connectors Figure C–2. Connectors on the main board Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide C-5...
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Table D–1. General assembly drawing Drawing # Description Page 0-0500-114 AutoPILOT PRO flow computer general assembly drawing, CSA 0-0500-186-CSA AutoPILOT PRO XL flow computer general assembly drawing, CSA (For discussion, reference Chapter Table D–2. Wiring diagrams & external battery enclosures Drawing # Description Page...
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Typical discrete input wiring for 2-DI/DO MEB or 4-DI MEB D-27 3-0500-066 2-DI/DO MEB wiring diagram, Div. 2 D-28 3-0500-067 4-DI MEB wiring diagram D-29 3-0500-068 4-DO MEB wiring diagram D-30 Typical pulse input wiring for 2-PI MEB D-31 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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(AI) board option Typical analog input wiring for the AI expansion board D-43 Connecting the communication expansion board to the I/O D-43 expansion backplane and the AutoPILOT PRO main board System setup for RS232 mode D-44 System setup for RS485 mode D-45...
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Wiring Quick Start Figure D–1. 0-0500-114: AutoPILOT PRO flow computer general assembly drawing, CSA (sheet 1 of 4) AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Wiring Quick Start Figure D–2. 0-0500-114: AutoPILOT PRO flow computer general assembly drawing, CSA (sheet 2 of 4) Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide D-5...
Wiring Quick Start Figure D–10. 1-0500-026: General wiring diagram, AutoPILOT PRO XL (sheet 3 of Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide D-13...
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Wiring Quick Start Figure D–11. 1-0500-026: General wiring diagram, AutoPILOT PRO XL (sheet 4 of D-14 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Wiring Quick Start Figure D–15. AutoPILOT PRO main board connectors (solder side) (sheet 2 of 2) Figure D–16. TB1–TB3: Typical analog input wiring for low power transmitter D-18 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Wiring Quick Start Figure D–21. TB10: Solar panel wiring for internal battery option Figure D–22. 3-0500-017: Internal battery wiring diagram Figure D–23. TB11: System power supply input to power distribution terminal block Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide D-21...
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Wiring Quick Start Figure D–24. 0-0500-106: Basic system wiring diagram D-22 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Wiring Quick Start +12V +12 (TB16-6): +12 VDC NOMINAL, 5 mA MAX LOAD Figure D–25. TB16: Host serial communication port Figure D–26. TB15: MEB interface connector to MEB terminal block Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide D-23...
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Wiring Quick Start Figure D–27. 0-0500-106: Wiring diagram for MEB interface connector (main board TB15) D-24 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Wiring Quick Start Figure D–47. 4-0500-040: Connectors on the I/O expansion backplane Figure D–48. 3-0500-026: Installing the I/O expansion backplane for the AI expansion option D-42 AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Wiring Quick Start Figure D–49. Typical analog input wiring for AI expansion board Figure D–50. Connecting the communication expansion board to the I/O expansion backplane and the AutoPILOT PRO main board Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoPILOT PRO Flow Computer User Guide D-43...
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