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Graco Informer G3000 Instructions Manual

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Instructions-Parts
Informer® Fluid
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  • Page 1 Instructions-Parts 3A2040H Informer® Fluid Fluid Monitoring Monitoring Kits Kits Informer® Informer® Fluid Monitoring Kits Use to to to monitor monitor flow flow rate rate and and track track material material use. use. For For professional professional use use only. only. monitor flow rate...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Update Software .......... 18 Appendix B - Advanced Web Interface ....37 Replace Battery ........... 19 Technical Data ........... 41 Display Module........... 20 California Proposition 65 ........41 Display Information ........20 Operation Modes ......... 20 Graco Standard Warranty........42 3A2040H...

  • Page 3: Informer Models And Kits

    Informer Models and Kits Informer Models Models and and Kits Kits Informer Informer Models Kits All Display Control Modules (DCM) are base model number 24L096 (Ref. 1). Models 24L096 and 24N671 (DCM with bracket) are not available for separate sale. See approval information in Manual 332013 and on this page.
  • Page 4 Informer Models and Kits Informer systems are not approved for use in hazardous locations unless all accessories and all wiring meet local, state, and national codes. Kits for for Hazardous Hazardous Locations Locations Kits Kits Hazardous Locations Kit No. Series Informer Module Module with with...

  • Page 5: Warnings

    Warnings Warnings Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels refer back to these Warnings.
  • Page 6 Warnings WARNING WARNING WARNING INTRINSIC INTRINSIC INTRINSIC SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Intrinsically safe equipment that is installed improperly or connected to non-intrinsically safe equipment will create a hazardous condition and can cause fire, explosion, or electric shock. Follow local regulations and the following safety requirements. •...
  • Page 7 Warnings WARNING WARNING WARNING EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT MISUSE MISUSE HAZARD MISUSE HAZARD HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. • Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Installation Installation Installation Overview Overview Overview The purpose of the Informer Display Control Module The Informer is available in configurations for is to collect and display fluid data. The Informer Hazardous Location or Non-Hazardous Location connects the output signal from a meter to a display installation.

  • Page 9: Non-Hazardous Locations

    Installation Non - - - Hazardous Hazardous Locations Locations Hazardous Locations NOTE: Non-IS Informer modules are shipped with a NOTE: NOTE: or generates more than 250 vrms or d.c. unless it 120 VAC power cord (E). Users in areas with another has been determined that the voltage has been standard voltage must provide a power supply adequately isolated.

  • Page 10: Hazardous Locations

    Installation Hazardous Locations Locations Hazardous Hazardous Locations • Installation should be in accordance with ANSI/ISA RP12.06.01, “Installation of Intrinsically Safe Systems for Hazardous (Classified) Locations,” and the National Electrical Code® (ANSI/NFPA Do not substitute or modify system components 70). as this may impair intrinsic safety. For installation, •...
  • Page 11 Installation Nonhazardous Location Location Hazardous Location Location Nonhazardous Nonhazardous Location Hazardous Hazardous Location KEY: KEY: KEY: A A A Flow Meter, 1/4 npt female inlet/outlet. B B B Informer Module C C C Power Supply with Barrier D D D Meter Cable (50 ft., 15 m), to terminal 4.

  • Page 12: Grounding

    Installation Grounding Grounding Grounding 1. Power Power Power Supply Supply Supply 16M167: 16M167: Connect the ground wire 16M167: from the power supply to a true earth ground. 2. Informer Informer Informer Module: Module: Module: Connect a ground wire and clamp to the screw on the top of the bracket. The equipment must be grounded to reduce the Connect the other end to ground.

  • Page 13: Electrical Connections

    Installation Electrical Connections Connections Electrical Electrical Connections Install per Graco Control Drawing 16M169, in Manual Power Power Power Cable Cable Cable Leads Leads Leads Barrier Barrier Connection Barrier Connection Connection 332013. See also Figure 1. Brown (power) Connector 1 Blue (common) Connector 2 1.
  • Page 14 Installation Typical Installation Installation Typical Typical Installation Non- - - Hazardous Hazardous Hazardous Location Location Location Hazardous Location Location Hazardous Hazardous Location 3A2040H...
  • Page 15 Controller (PLC) or Personal Computer (PC). an Advanced Web Interface (Graco Kit 15V337) to enable communication • The Fiber Optic Converter (Graco Kit 24N978) with a PC using an ethernet cable. See enables Modbus RTU communication with a Appendix B - Advanced Web Interface, page user-supplied PLC using a serial cable.

  • Page 16: Operation

    For information on the G3000 Graco flow meter, see manual 308778. For information on the Coriolis flow meter, see manual 313599. Calibrate the meter as instructed before using the meter for production.

  • Page 17: Meter Calibration

    Operation Meter Calibration Calibration Meter Meter Calibration NOTE: See Setup Setup Screen Screen 4 4 4 for further screen NOTE: NOTE: Setup Screen • All values on this screen are in cc or cc/pulse, information, if needed. regardless of the units set in the other Setup screens.

  • Page 18: Setting Modbus Address

    Operation Update Software Software Update Update Software 5. Dispense about 300–500 cc of material into a graduated cylinder. The amount the system measures will display in the measured volume Software updates are installed using a software field token (PN 16P468), which is sent automatically when 6.

  • Page 19: Replace Battery

    Operation Replace Battery Battery Replace Replace Battery Replace the battery only if the clock stops functioning 5. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the old after disconnecting power or a power failure. battery. Sparking can occur when changing the battery. Replace the battery only in a non-hazardous location, away from flammable fluids or fumes.

  • Page 20: Display Module

    Display Module Display Module Module Display Display Module Display Display Display Information Information Information 3. Use to highlight the data you wish to change. The Display Module provides the interface for users to enter selections and view information related to Press to edit.

  • Page 21: Icons

    Display Module Icons Icons Icons As you move through the Informer screens, you will notice that most information is communicated using icons rather than words to simplify global communication. The detailed screen descriptions in Run Screens, page Setup Screens, page 25, explain what each icon represents.
  • Page 22 Display Module Screen Icons Icons Screen Icons Icons Screen Screen Icons Screen Screen Icons Modbus Functionality is Set Serial Port Parity Screen number. Lock icon indicates the Informer is Mod- The arrows indicate unit is in Setup mode. bus Slave Set Flow Rate Maxi- more screens are mum and Minimum...

  • Page 23: Run Screens

    Run Screens Run Screens Screens Screens Run Screen Screen 2 2 2 Screen When in Run Mode, the Informer displays the current flow rate and batch total on Screen 1. Screen 2 displays the grand total for the flow meter to which it Use this screen to view the grand total flow for the is connected.

  • Page 24: Password Screen

    Password Screen Run Screens Screens 3 3 3 — — — 6 6 6 Password Screen Screen Screens Password Password Screen Use Screens 3 — 6 to view the log of recent alarms. If a password has been set, the Password Screen displays when is pressed from any Run screen.

  • Page 25: Setup Screens

    Setup Screens Setup Screens Screens Setup Setup Screens Move to the right when editing number fields. Press again to accept the entry when all digits are correct. Reset Maintenance Totalizer - resets the The Setup Mode is used to set up a password maintenance totalizer to zero.
  • Page 26 Setup Screens Setup Screen Screen 2 2 2 Setup Screen Screen 3 3 3 Setup Setup Screen Setup Setup Screen Use this screen to set your flow rate maximum and minimum values and to select units for flow rate. Use this screen to set your alarm preferences. Select to enable the alarm, or leave the box empty to disable the alarm.
  • Page 27 Setup Screens Setup Screen Screen 4 4 4 Setup Screen Screen 5 5 5 Setup Setup Screen Setup Setup Screen Use this screen to calibrate your meter and Use this screen to set your modbus preferences to view or set your meter k-factor. See for ports 1 and 2.
  • Page 28 Setup Screens Setup Screen Screen 6 6 6 Setup Screen Screen 7 7 7 Setup Setup Screen Setup Setup Screen Use this screen to set your date format, date, and Use this screen to enter a password that will be time.

  • Page 29: Deviations And Advisories

    Deviations and Advisories Deviations and and Advisories Advisories Deviations Deviations Advisories Alarm Log Log Logic: Logic: If Alarm Auto Clear is enabled, There are two types of errors that can occur. Errors Alarm Alarm Logic: are indicated on the display. the system will not log the same alarm twice.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Problem Problem Cause Solution Cause Cause Solution Solution Informer is completely dark. Power is not on. Turn power supply on. Loose or disconnected power Tighten or connect cable. cable. Informer has power but does not Hardware failure.

  • Page 31: Parts

    Parts Parts Parts Parts Kits for for Hazardous Hazardous Location, Location, 24L074, 24L074, 24L077, 24L077, and and 24L078 24L078 Kits Kits Hazardous Location, 24L074, 24L077, 24L078 Nonhazardous Nonhazardous Nonhazardous Location Location Location Hazardous Hazardous Hazardous Location Location Location Kits Kits 24L074, Kits 24L074, 24L077, 24L074,...
  • Page 32 Parts Kits for for Non Non - - - Hazardous Hazardous Location, Location, 24L075 24L075 and and 24L076 24L076 Kits Kits Hazardous Location, 24L075 24L076 Ref. Ref. Ref. Part Part Part Description Description Description 24L075 24L075 24L075 24L076 24L076 24L076 Qty.

  • Page 33: Accessories

    Modbus Gateway Kit, use to gear flow meter, 0.01 to 0.5 gpm (38 communicate with a PLC. Also used to 1900 cc/min.), for low to medium together with the AWI Module (Graco viscosity materials. PN 15V337), to enable communication with a PC via ethernet.

  • Page 34: Mounting Dimensions

    Mounting Dimensions Mounting Dimensions Dimensions Mounting Mounting Dimensions Figure 13 Power Supply Figure 14 Informer Module B B B E E E A A A Overall Overall Overall Overall Overall Overall Mounting Mounting Mounting Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Mounting Mounting Mounting Overall Overall Overall Width...

  • Page 35: Appendix A - Modbus Variable Map

    Appendix A - Modbus Variable Map Appendix A A A - - - Modbus Modbus Variable Variable Map Appendix Appendix Modbus Variable Table Table 1 1 1 Device Table Device Identification Device Identification Identification Registers Registers Registers Register Register Register Informer Informer Informer...
  • Page 36 Appendix A - Modbus Variable Map Table 3 3 3 Setup Setup Registers Registers Table Table Setup Registers Register Register Register Informer Informer Informer Description Description Description Size Size Size Units Units Units High High High Notes Notes Notes Permissions Permissions Permissions Modbus...

  • Page 37: Appendix B - Advanced Web Interface

    Overview Overview NOTE: The AWI must be version 3.01.001 or greater. NOTE: NOTE: The Advanced Web Interface (AWI) is Graco PN Network Tab Network Network 15V337. It is an accessory that works with many Graco devices to enable communication with a PC via ethernet.
  • Page 38 Appendix B - Advanced Web Interface Monitor Tab Monitor Monitor Use this tab to monitor the current device in real time. The only change that can be made on this tab is to Reset to change the batch reset the batch total. Click Reset Reset total immediately to zero.
  • Page 39 Appendix B - Advanced Web Interface Setup Tab Setup Setup Setup. Use this tab to view or change your Enter. For drop-down menus, click on the desired Click on Setup Setup Enter Enter Informer settings. For items with a field, type the option.
  • Page 40 Appendix B - Advanced Web Interface K-Factor K-Factor K-Factor Modbus Modbus Modbus In this screen section, view or adjust the k-factor for In this screen section, view the modbus mode, the system’s meter. See Meter Calibration, page address, baud rate, and parity. Modbus information must be adjusted on the Informer.

  • Page 41: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Data Technical Technical Data Informer Informer Informer Metric Metric Metric Power Power In In In Requirements: Power Requirements: Requirements: Voltage: 90–264 VAC Frequency: 50-60 Hz Phase: Amps: 1.25A maximum Power Out Out Requirements: Requirements: Power Power Requirements: Power Supply 16V680 15 VDC, 1.2 A maximum...

  • Page 42: Graco Standard Warranty

    Graco to be defective. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Graco’s written recommendations. This warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by faulty installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or substitution of non-Graco component parts.

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