Fluidwell F Series Manual
Flow rate indicator / totalizer
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- Page 1 F012-A FLOW RATE INDICATOR / TOTALIZER Signal input flowmeter: (0)4-20mA Options: Intrinsically Safe F-Series - Field mounted indicators for safe and hazardous areas. More info: www.fluidwell.com/fseries...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Page 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Any responsibility is lapsed if the instructions and procedures as described in this manual are not followed. • LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS: The F012-A is not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of the product can reasonably be expected to result in a personal injury. -
Page 3: About The Manual
WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT For warranty and technical support for your Fluidwell products, visit our internet site www.fluidwell.com or contact us at support@fluidwell.com. Hardware version : 03.03.xx Software version : 03.03.xx... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Page 4 CONTENTS MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................2 DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE ....................2 SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ..............2 ABOUT THE MANUAL ........................3 WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................3 CONTENTS MANUAL ......................... 4 INTRODUCTION ........................6 System description of the F012-A .................... 6 OPERATIONAL ........................ - Page 5 Page 5 Terminal connectors Intrinsically Safe applications .............. 36 5.3.1 Power supply wiring ....................... 36 5.3.2 Terminal 6 - Type PD: Sensor supply ................... 36 Configuration examples Intrinsically Safe applications ............37 5.4.1 F012-A-PX-XI-ZB - Ex ia IIC/IIIC ................... 37 5.4.2 F012-A-PD-XI-ZB - Ex ia IIC/IIIC ...................
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Page 6: Introduction
Page 6 1 INTRODUCTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION OF THE F012-A Functions and features The flow rate indicator / totalizer model F012-A is a microprocessor driven instrument designed to display flow rate, total and accumulated total. This product has been designed with a focus on: ▪... -
Page 7: Operational
Page 7 2 OPERATIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes the daily use of the F012-A. This instruction is meant for users / operators. • The F012-A may only be operated by personnel who are authorized and trained by the operator of the facility. All instructions in this manual are to be observed •... -
Page 8: Fig. 4: Example Of Low-Battery Alarm
Page 8 • Clear total The value for total can be re-initialized. To do so, press CLEAR twice. After pressing CLEAR once, the flashing text "PUSH CLEAR" is displayed. To avoid re-initialization at this stage, press another key than CLEAR or wait for 20 seconds. Re-initialization of total DOES NOT influence the accumulated total. -
Page 9: Configuration
Page 9 3 CONFIGURATION INTRODUCTION This and the following chapters are exclusively meant for electricians and non-operators. In these, an extensive description of all software settings and hardware connections are provided. • Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of the instrument may only be carried out by trained personnel authorized by the operator of the facility. -
Page 10: Programming Sequence
Page 10 Use the control panel to navigate through SETUP-level PROG-key When a function is selected, this key is used to start the programming sequence. When only a function group is selected (and no function), this key is used to scroll back a function group (e.g. -
Page 11: Returning To Operator-Level
Page 11 Step 2b: Changing the selected item in a list SELECT-key This key is used to select the next item in the list (e.g. Disable → Enable). At the end of the list, the selection will wrap around to the first selection. CLEAR-key This key is used to select the previous item in the list (e.g. -
Page 12: Configuration Settings
Page 12 CONFIGURATION SETTINGS All settings of the F012-A can be set via the control panel. The following paragraphs give a detailed description of each setting. 3.3.1 OVERVIEW FUNCTIONS SETUP LEVEL SETUP FUNCTIONS AND VARIABLES TOTAL UNIT L - m3 - kg - lb - GAL - USGAL - bbl - no unit DECIMALS 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 (Ref: displayed value) SPAN... -
Page 13: Explanation Of Setup-Menu 1 - Total
Page 13 3.3.2 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 1 - TOTAL SETUP FUNCTIONS AND VARIABLES TOTAL UNIT SETUP - 11 determines the measurement unit for total and accumulated total. The following units can be selected: L - m3 - kg - lb. - GAL - USGAL - bbl - _ (no unit). Alteration of the measurement unit will have consequences for operator and SETUP-level values. -
Page 14: Explanation Of Setup-Menu 3 - Display
Page 14 SPAN With the span, the flowmeter signal is converted to a quantity. The span for flow rate is determined on the basis of the selected measurement unit, decimals and time unit at 20mA. The more accurate the span, the more accurate the functioning of the system will be. -
Page 15: Explanation Of Setup-Menu 5 - Flowmeter
Page 15 BATTERY MODE The F012-A has two modes: operational or shelf. After "shelf" has been selected, the F012-A can be stored for several years; it will not process the sensor signal; the display is switched off but all settings and totals are stored. -
Page 16: Explanation Of Setup-Menu 6 - Others
Page 16 After pressing PROG, three settings can be selected: ▪ CALIBRATE: with this setting, the input will be calibrated with the actual "(0)4mA" value. After pressing enter, CAL SET will be displayed as soon as the calibration is completed. From that moment, the analog value must be more than the calibrated value before the signal will be processed. -
Page 17: Installation
Page 17 4 INSTALLATION GENERAL DIRECTIONS • Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of this instrument may only be carried out by trained personnel authorized by the operator of the facility. Personnel must read and understand this Operating Manual before carrying out its instructions. •... -
Page 18: Handling The F-Series Enclosure
Page 18 HANDLING THE F-SERIES ENCLOSURE 4.3.1 IDENTIFICATION The F0-Series can be supplied as suitable for Safe Area or Hazardous Area. Suitability for Intrinsic Safety is indicated in the model code by Type XI (e.g. F012-A-XI). For Intrinsically Safe applications: Installation and identification labels are shown in chapter 5. Identification label To identify your F0-Series device, all field mount enclosures have a weatherproof identification label placed on the outside of the unit. -
Page 19: Fig. 8: Identification - Example Of F0-Series Installation Label (Safe Area - Type Pf Or Pm)
Page 19 Fig. 8: Identification – Example of F0-Series installation label (safe area - Type PF or PM) Serial number and year of production The serial number can be reviewed on the identification label or in SETUP-menu Others. The production date is either shown separately on the label or indicated by the first 4 digits of the serial number representing year and week number (YYWW). -
Page 20: Opening / Removing The Cover
Page 20 4.3.2 OPENING / REMOVING THE COVER To open the F-Series enclosure, the front cover needs to be removed. Please follow this procedure: 1. If necessary, clean the enclosure with an anti-static cloth made damp with a mild soap solution. Wait for the enclosure to dry before opening. -
Page 21: Mechanical Installation
Page 21 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS – ALUMINUM AND STAINLESS STEEL ENCLOSURES 4.4.1 • → When ordering stainless steel enclosures, insert S after H, e.g. HA HSA). • Aluminium enclosures are available with a 15 mm/0.6” deeper rear cover (insert B after H: HBx). -
Page 22: Dimensions - Non-Metallic Enclosures
Page 22 DIMENSIONS – NON-METALLIC ENCLOSURES 4.4.2 75 mm (2.95") 112 mm (4.40") 130 mm (5.12") HK back box: (flat bottom) 75 mm (2.95") 118 mm (4.65”) 25mm 25mm D=20mm D=20mm 12mm 12mm 30mm 30mm 24mm 24mm D=12mm D=16mm D=16mm D=20mm 36mm 36mm... -
Page 23: Mounting
Page 23 4.4.3 MOUNTING The enclosure can be installed by itself or with the aid of a mounting plate in the configurations shown below. When the unit is installed on a wall or onto a meter, please use components and installation techniques that are suitable for the used materials. -
Page 24: Electrical Installation
The wire screens shall be terminated at one side to prevent wire loops. Inside of the Fluidwell unit, the different common ground terminals are connected to each other. It is advised, as illustrated, to terminate the wire screens in the vicinity of the sensor and to insulated the wire screen with a shrink tube at the Fluidwell unit side. -
Page 25: Field Wiring Connections
Inside of the Fluidwell unit, the various common ground terminals are connected to each other. It is advised to terminate the wire screens in the vicinity of the sensor and to insulate the wire screen with a shrink tube at the F012-A side. -
Page 26: Power Supply Wiring
Page 26 4.5.4 POWER SUPPLY WIRING When not directly supplied from mains (type PM), the external power supply must be an approved ELV source, insulated from AC mains by double / reinforced insulation per CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 / UL61010-1 / EN/IEC 61010-1. The F012-A can be powered from an external power supply. -
Page 27: Terminal Connectors Safe Area Applications - Type Pb / Pd / Pl / Px
Page 27 TERMINAL CONNECTORS SAFE AREA APPLICATIONS – TYPE PB / PD / PL / PX Take careful notice of all safety and precautionary measures indicated in paragraph 4.5: Electrical Installation and review paragraph 4.5.3 and 4.5.4 before applying any field or power supply wiring. -
Page 28: Terminal 4-5: Power Supply - Type Px (Default) And Pd (Option)
Page 28 4.6.2 TERMINAL 4-5: POWER SUPPLY - TYPE PX (DEFAULT) AND PD (OPTION) To power the F012-A an internal battery can be used (type PB) and / or an external DC power supply of 8-30V DC (type PX) or 16-30V DC (type PD). Connect the "-"... -
Page 29: Terminals 5-7: Flowmeter Input
Page 29 Risk of damage to equipment! Be very careful when connecting the common ground of the system to Protective Earth (PE). Connecting the common ground to Protective Earth (PE) (especially when multiple power supplies are connected) can cause ground loop currents that could damage the equipment. See paragraph 4.5.2: Protective Earth (PE) connections for more information. -
Page 30: Intrinsically Safe Applications
Page 30 5 INTRINSICALLY SAFE APPLICATIONS IDENTIFICATION The F0-Series can be supplied as suitable for Safe Area or Hazardous Area. Suitability for Intrinsic Safety is indicated in the model code by Type XI (e.g. F012-A-XI). If Type XI is not indicated your device is not suitable for Intrinsically Safe applications! Identification label To identify your F0-Series device, all field mount enclosures have a weatherproof identification label placed on the outside of the unit. -
Page 31: Electrical Installation In Hazardous Area
Page 31 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS AREA 5.2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Cautions • Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of this device may only be carried out by trained persons authorized by the operator of the facility. Persons must read and understand this manual before carrying out its instructions. -
Page 32: Electrical Data - Control Drawing
The cable parameters are determined by the parameters of the system into which the F0-Series General Purpose Indicators is connected. Only certified Intrinsically Safe Fluidwell battery type FW-LiBat-0xx may be used and replaced in hazardous area. The entity parameters for F0-Series General Purpose Indicators, model F0xx-A-XI, are as follows: Terminals 1 and 2 –... - Page 33 The cable parameters are determined by the parameters of the system into which the F0-Series General Purpose Indicators is connected. Only certified Intrinsically Safe Fluidwell battery type FW-LiBat-0xx may be used and replaced in hazardous area. The entity parameters for F0-Series General Purpose Indicators, model F0xx-A-PL-XI, are as follows: Terminals 1 and 2 –...
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Page 34: Installations Based On Atex Or Iecex Certificate
Page 34 5.2.4 INSTALLATIONS BASED ON ATEX OR IECEX CERTIFICATE Installation instructions • For installation under ATEX directive: this Intrinsically Safe device must be installed in accordance with ATEX directive 2014/34/EU and product certificate KEMA 03ATEX1168 X. • For installation under IECEx scheme: this Intrinsically Safe device must be installed in accordance with product certificate IECEx DEK 08.0006X. -
Page 35: Electrical Data - Annex 1
Page 35 ELECTRICAL DATA – ANNEX 1 5.2.5 Annex 1 (model specific) to product certificates KEMA 03ATEX1168 X, IECEx DEK 08.0006X, DEKRA 21UKEX0202 X. Model F0..-A-XI Model F0..-A-PL-XI for use with the certified replaceable battery type FW-LiBAT-… or to Internal supply Type -PC another certified non rechargeable battery in type of protection (connector) -
Page 36: Terminal Connectors Intrinsically Safe Applications
Page 36 TERMINAL CONNECTORS INTRINSICALLY SAFE APPLICATIONS Terminal connectors F012-A-(PX / PC / PD / PL)-XI-(ZB): Fig. 21: Overview terminal connectors Type XI - Intrinsically Safe applications 5.3.1 POWER SUPPLY WIRING The F012-A can be powered from an external power supply. An internal power supply is also available in the form of a lithium battery. -
Page 37: Configuration Examples Intrinsically Safe Applications
Page 37 CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES INTRINSICALLY SAFE APPLICATIONS Configuration example IIA - IIB and IIC application - F010-A-PX-XI-ZB 5.4.1 F012-A-PX-XI-ZB - Ex ia IIC/IIIC HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA TERMINAL CONNECTORS F0-series = max. 30 V Power supply Supply backlight = max. 200 mA Backlight option: type ZB For example = max. -
Page 38: F012-A-Pd-Xi-Zb - Ex Ia Iic/Iiic
Page 38 Configuration example IIA - IIB and IIC application - F010-A-PD-XI-ZB 5.4.2 F012-A-PD-XI-ZB - Ex ia IIC/IIIC HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA TERMINAL CONNECTORS F0-series = max. 30 V Power supply Supply backlight = max. 200 mA Backlight option: type ZB For example = max. -
Page 39: Maintenance
Page 39 6 MAINTENANCE GENERAL DIRECTIONS • Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of the instrument may only be carried out by trained personnel authorized by the operator of the facility. Personnel must read and understand this Operating Manual before carrying out its instructions. •... -
Page 40: Battery Replacement
Page 40 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 6.3.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Handle the battery with the utmost care to prevent a short circuit and damage. A mistreated battery can become unsafe. Unsafe batteries can cause (serious) injury to persons. Do not recharge, crush, disassemble, incinerate, heat above its rated temperature or expose the contents to water. -
Page 41: Replace The Battery
Page 41 6.3.2 REPLACE THE BATTERY Before starting the battery replacement procedure, make sure that the marking on the new battery corresponds with the type of installation, as shown in paragraph 6.3.1. When used in Intrinsically safe applications – Type PC: The VELCRO strap that holds the battery is antistatic: DO NOT REPLACE. -
Page 42: Technical Specification
Page 42 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION General Display Type High intensity reflective numeric and alphanumeric LCD, UV-resistant. Dimensions 90 x 40mm (3.5”x 1.6”) Digits Seven 17mm (0.67") and eleven 8mm (0.31"). Various symbols and measuring units. Refresh rate User definable: 8 times/sec - 15 secs. Type ZB (option) Configurable LED-backlight. - Page 43 Page 43 Power requirements Type PB Standard Lithium battery - life-time depends upon settings - up to 5 years. SAFE AREA ONLY Type PC Intrinsically Safe lithium battery - life-time depends upon settings - up to 5 years. Type PD 16-30 V DC.
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Page 44: Problem Solving
Page 44 Input Flowmeter Type A (0)4-20 mA, with signal calibration feature Accuracy Resolution: 16 bit.. Error < 0.01mA / ±0.05% FS. Low level cut-off programmable. Span 0.001 - 99,999 with variable decimal position. Update time Four times a second. Voltage drop 2.6 Volt. -
Page 45: Declaration Of Conformity
Page 45 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY eghel, ebruary 2 22 e, luidwell , declare under our sole responsibility that the Series indicators are designed and will operate conform the following applicable European Directi es and Harmonised Standards, when installed and operated according to the related manuals: EMC Directi e 2 14 3 E EN 1... -
Page 46: Index Of This Manual
Page 46 INDEX OF THIS MANUAL accumulated total Intrinsic safety 31, 39, 41 actual settings keys backlight low current battery low main-function clear total maintenance Configuration operational 7, 9, 17, 39 contents operator level dimensions metal enclosures 21, 22 pass code display update time power supply flow rate... -
Page 47: List Of Figures
Page 47 LIST OF FIGURES Fig. 1: Typical application for the F012-A. Fig. 2: Control panel. Fig. 3: Example of display information during process. Fig. 4: Example of low-battery alarm. Fig. 5: SETUP matrix structure Fig. 6: Identification – Example of F0-Series identification label (safe area) Fig. - Page 48 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6.4 pass code 0000 6.5 tagnumber 0000000 Fluidwell bv PO box 6 Voltaweg 23 Website: www.fluidwell.com 5460 AA Veghel 5466 AZ Veghel Find your nearest representative: www.fluidwell.com/representatives The Netherlands The Netherlands Fluidwell bv - © 2022 - FW-F012-A-M_v0404_01_EN.docx FW-F012-A-M_v0404_01_EN.docx...