These Operating Instructions cover standard applications which conform with the technical data specified. Additional information and assistance for special applications are available from your SICK representative. It is generally recommended to take advantage of qualified consulting services provided by SICK experts for your specific application.
The FLOWSIC600-XT measuring system is used for measuring the actual volumetric flow rate of gases transported in pipelines. Apart from that, the FLOWSIC600-XT can also deter- mine the actual corrected volume and the sound velocity. Separate meters are available to determine the gas volume depending on the flow direction.
European Directive 2014/68/EC for pressure equip- ment. Restrictions of use 1.3.5 Check the FLOWSIC600-XT is suitably equipped for your application (e.g., gas conditions). NOTICE: ▸ The plant operator must ensure that the upper/lower limit values shown on the type plate are not overflown or underflown in operation.
Only use the FLOWSIC600-XT as described in these Operating Instructions. The manu- facturer bears no responsibility for any other use. ▸ Do not carry out any work or repairs on the FLOWSIC600-XT not described in these Operating Instructions. ▸ Do not remove, add or change any components in or on the FLOWSIC600-XT unless such changes are officially allowed and specified by the manufacturer.
Measuring principle 2 . 1 The FLOWSIC600-XT measuring system works according to the principle of ultrasonic tran- sit time difference measurement. This allows conclusions to be made on the gas volume flowing through based on the sound velocity transfer time. Measurement is carried out in a direct path layout to keep disturbing effects such as gas flow turbulence, dirt, moisture or interfering noises as low as possible.
Ultrasonic transducers 2.2.2 Ultrasonic transducers optimally tuned to system requirements are fitted on the FLOWSIC600-XT. The high quality of the transducer design provides the basis for accurate and highly stable transit time measurement of the ultrasonic signals with nanosecond precision.
If no current process values for pressure and temperature are available to the FLOWSIC600-XT due to a failure of external sources (volume converter or pressure and temperature transmitter), the device makes the correction based on the last known pressure and temperature values.
FLOWSIC600-XT FLOWSIC600-XT 2plex 2.3.2 The FLOWSIC600-XT 2plex is a very compact combination of a gas flow meter for custody transfer with a control measuring device, and provides advanced diagnostics functionality with an additional independent measuring path. With their different path arrangements and the resulting difference in sensitivity, the...
Product description FLOWSIC600-XT C 2.3.5 The FLOWSIC600-XT C is a 4-path meter for all gas applications subject to custody transfer similar to the FLOWSIC600-XT, but with a different meter body shape. Optional functions such as the integrated pressure/temperature sensor or i-diagnostics are not available.
For information on FLOWgate operating software, see “Software Manual FLOWgate ”. The Software Manual is on the delivered Product CD or the SICK Product web site. The Software Manual is also available using the Help function of the FLOWgate operating software.
Access rights 2.4.3 The FLOWSIC600-XT provides not only various access levels but also allows several single users per access level. Only one user can be logged onto the device at any one time. Three different users with the same access rights are possible for access levels “User” and “Authorized user”.
The FLOWSIC600-XT can have the following status during measuring mode: ● Measurement valid ● Measurement invalid ● Maintenance request In measuring mode, the FLOWSIC600-XT operates in one of three meter statuses depend- ing on the measuring conditions. Air test mode 2.5.2 Air test mode serves to carry out a test bench calibration with the test medium air at ambient pressure.
Digital outputs 2.6.2 The FLOWSIC600-XT has 4 digital outputs (FO.0, FO.1, DO.2 and DO.3) to output the impulses proportional to the flow rate and status information. The digital outputs are electrically isolated with a synchronous refresh in a configurable period between 0.1 to 1 s.
Instructions FLOWSIC600-XT: Interfaces”. Optical data interface 2.6.5 The FLOWSIC600-XT has an optical interface compliant with IEC 62056-21 on the front panel with bit-serial, asynchronous data transfer (protocol MODBUS RTU). A computer can be connected using an infrared/USB adapter (Part No. 6050602).
If it is determined that the sensors cannot withstand the pressure, dummy plugs must be installed instead. SICK will make a recommendation for the dummy plugs as well as for the corresponding O-rings to be used for the water pressure test (dummy plugs and O-rings must be ordered separately!).
(external and internal corrosion). The FLOWSIC600-XT can be installed in straight inlet and outlet pipes depending on the installation configuration (→ p. 45, §3.3.4.1): The inlet and outlet pipes must have the same nominal size as the meter body. The inner diameter is shown in the Data Sheet and is based on the nominal flange value and the standard.
45 ° 45 ° ▸ If a lifting angle of 45° cannot be ensured due to construction of the FLOWSIC600-XT, e.g. for 2plex devices, a suitable traverse hoist must be used for lifting. ▸ For meters of nominal size DN80/3" and DN100/4" with double electronics (Y-neck), the lifting lugs for correct alignment of the electronics must be removed and replaced with dummy plugs.
Installation Fitting the FLOWSIC600-XT in the pipeline 3.3.4.2 1 Use the lifting gear to position the FLOWSIC600-XT in the desired location in the pipe- line. 2 Lead the pipelines free of tension to the device being fitted. 3 Check for correct seating and alignment of the flange gaskets after installing the flange bolts, but prior to tightening.
3 .4 Requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres 3.4.1 The FLOWSIC600-XT is as suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres classified in Zone 1 and Zone 2. IECEx Ex db ia op is [ia Ga] IIA /IIC T4 Gb...
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See → p. 57, §3.4 and → p. 132, §9.1 “Connection diagrams for operation of the FLOWSIC600-XT in accordance with ATEX/IECEx” or → p. 141, §9.2 “Connection diagrams for operation of the FLOWSIC600-XT in accordance with CSA” for correct electric installation.
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The ambient temperature must be within the range specified on the Signal Processing Unit type plate. The meter body becomes part of the pipeline as soon as the FLOWSIC600-XT is installed in the pipeline. The wall of the pipeline and the meter body are then deemed a zone- separating barrier.
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Additional requirements for operation of ultrasonic transducers in Zone 0 classified areas FLOWSIC600-XT is either available in the completely intrinsically safe variant and is identified with device protection level Ga after the temperature class or the identification contains, among others [ia Ga], which identifies the intrinsically safe control of the ultrasonic transducers.
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After de- installation and before every reinstallation the seals must be replaced according to the orig- inal assembly. Seals can be ordered from SICK (part number and serial number from type plate at Signal Processing Unit).
Electrical connections 3.4.4 The Signal Processing Unit enclosure of the FLOWSIC600-XT comprises a flameproof enclo- sure and an adjacent separate chamber. With Ex-e wiring (→ Fig. 30), the Ex-d inputs and outputs run through a line duct to the Ex-e terminals in the Ex-e terminal compartment.
Ex d/de Cable diameter 6 … 12 mm Fixing range of the cable glands OZ-BL-CY 2x1.5 mm² is only suitable for the power supply of the FLOWSIC600-XT. Digital output, current output, encoder, pressure and temperature sensors Specification Remark Type of cable...
It is possible to connect external pressure and temperature transmitters via HART to the electronics of the FLOWSIC600-XT. Select the electronics version with the option “HART p/T modules” in this case. This is available in all three Ex versions (Ex i, Ex d, Ex e) (Table 3 “Available input/output configurations”...
All measures must be carried out on the basis of this Manual and, when necessary, the Service Manual (Part No. 8019178). In all other cases, the output parameters of the FLOWSIC600-XT can be adapted on site by trained staff. ● The commissioning of FLOWSIC600-XT is supported by the field setup wizard in the FLOWgate™...
A data connection can be established with the device using the optical data interface and the infrared/USB adapter HIE-04 (Part No. 6050602). This interface serves to configure the FLOWSIC600-XT. The infrared/USB adapter has an USB 2.0 interface. This interface provides the connection to the PC and transfers the FLOWSIC600-XT data.
Check the serial numbers and specific device values against the type plate. Device information ▸ Compare the model name against the type plate and ensure the FLOWSIC600-XT is suitable equipped for the application. Detailed description of the model name, see → p. 161, §9.6.
The “Phase shift” parameter of a path is properly adjusted when the values are lower than 0.2. An adjustment coordinated with SICK Service is recommended when the zero phases do not meet the specified criteria. Fig. 44 Zero phase check FLOWSIC600-XT ·...
▸ Check the speed of sound (SOS). ▸ The speed of sound values must be almost identical on all paths of the FLOWSIC600-XT and may only differ by less than 0.1%. ▸ When moving the mouse over the bar graphs, the current measured values are shown in the diagram.
Path failure compensation 4.4.5 The FLOWSIC600-XT can compensate failed measuring paths. A path is considered failed when its acceptance rate is below a certain limit. It is then no longer used to create measured values, but is substituted by a configured or teached relation to the overall veloc- ity.
Routine checks 5 . 2 Proper device function can be determined directly on the front panel of the FLOWSIC600-XT. The FLOWgate™ operating software provides a user-friendly option for the performance of routine checks (connect to the device, → p. 86, §4.3.1).
Time synchronization via Modbus 5.2.3.1 The FLOWSIC600-XT has a real-time clock which continues to run also in the case of a power failure. The real-time clock has a separate battery (BR2032). The time is saved as UNIX Timestamp (UTC) in the device and in the stored data records. The UNIX Timestamp specifies the number of seconds since 01.01.1970 with leap year correction.
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Select “Load Fingerprint Archive from Device” to load the current process data from FLOWSIC600-XT into the FLOWgate database. This process may take a few seconds depending on the amount of data. The data is displayed in tabular form in the “Finger- print Archive”.
● Only PANASONIC batteries type BR2032 are permitted as the RTC battery otherwise the intrinsic safety is endangered. ● Only replace the backup battery with a similar type from SICK with item number 2079721 otherwise the intrinsic safety is endangered.
6 . 2 Materials 6.2.1 The FLOWSIC600-XT mainly consists of steel, aluminium and plastic materials. It does not contain any poisonous, radioactive or environmentally hazardous substances. Substances from the pipeline could possibly penetrate the seals or deposit on these. Disposal 6.2.2...
Specifications Conformities 8 . 1 CE certificate 8.1.1 The FLOWSIC600-XT has been developed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the following EU Directives: ● Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU ● ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU ● EMC Directive 2014/30/EU ● Measuring Instrument Directive 2014/32/EU Conformity with the above directives has been verified and the device has been marked with the CE label.
Annex Spare parts 9 . 7 SICK recommends the following spare parts with the purchase of the gas flow meter. For a configuration with a different electronics-transducer combination, please ask your SICK sales partner for the corresponding spare parts. Designation Part No.
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