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- Page 1 2.0 ELECTRONIC GAS FLOW METER OPERATIONS MANUAL Super Systems Inc. 7205 Edington Drive Cincinnati, OH 45249 513-772-0060 Fax: 513-772-9466 www.supersystems.com...
- Page 2 2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Super Systems Inc. USA Office Super Systems Europe Corporate Headquarters: Unit E, Tyburn Trading Estate, 7205 Edington Drive Ashold Farm Road, Birmingham Shipping Address: B24 9QG 7245 Edington Drive UNITED KINGDOM Cincinnati, OH 45249...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 5 Model Numbers ........................... 5 Safety Information ........................6 Specifications ..........................6 Installation Procedure ........................7 Mechanical Installation ....................... 7 Clearance ..........................7 Mounting ..........................7 Plumbing..........................7 Thread Sealants: ........................ - Page 4 2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Reset Totalized Flow ......................20 Switch between Auto and Manual Modes ................21 Adjust Flow Rate (Manual Mode Only) ..................21 Adjust Setpoint ........................21 Settings Menu .........................22 Instrument Information & Diagnostics Menu .................22 Basic Configuration Menu ....................23 Basic Configuration - Flow Alarm Menu ................23...
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Page 5: Introduction
2.0 uses a mathematical curve to calculate the flow of a gas and features built-in diagnostic information, flow rate and pressure alarms, and a flow rate totalizer. The automatic meter can be set to automatic or manual valve control mode. -
Page 6: Safety Information
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Safety Information Observe the following safety requirements when configuring, operating, servicing, or maintaining the eFlo instrumentation. If the device is used in a manner not specified in this manual, protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. -
Page 7: Installation Procedure
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Installation Procedure Installing the eFlo unit consists of a mechanical installation and an electrical installation. The mechanical installation includes mounting as well as inlet and outlet piping. The eFlo unit will be assembled prior to shipment. Before beginning installation: ... -
Page 8: Connection Tightness
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Connection Tightness: After thread sealant is applied, tighten all connections by hand (3.5-6 turns, depending on pipe size), then use the following Turn Past Finger Tightness guide to complete the tightening process: NPT Fitting Size TPFT (Turns Past Finger Tightness) 1/8”... -
Page 9: Electrical Connections
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Electrical Connections The eFlo meter requires a 10-pin connector and cable for power and communications. The eFlo is supplied with a 20 ft cable. The wires are color-coded per the table below. Contact SSi for a longer cable is required. - Page 10 2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual 3. Once the program opens, click the Search button. The program will begin searching for SSi devices connected to the network. 4. Look for identifying text in the list of instruments. It includes the type of instrument and serial number.
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Page 11: Modbus Registers
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual The sensor’s IP Address settings will be changed immediately to allow it to communicate. If you are unable to find the unit in the list of devices, it is possible that a network setting (such as subnet mask) may be different, the unit may be connected to a different network, or the unit may not be powered on. -
Page 12: Keypad Operating Procedure
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Modbus Register Description Number Reset Totalizer Values to Zero Not Used Totalizer Units (0 to 9999) Totalizer in 10,000s (0 to 9999 -> 0 to 99,990,000) Totalizer in 10,000,000s (0 to 9999 -> 0 to 999,900,000,000) -
Page 13: Keypad Basic Functions
Figure 1 - eFlo 2.0 LED Flow Control Panel Layout Keypad Basic Functions This section explains the most basic functionality of the eFlo 2.0. Additional options are available in the Setup menu and are explained in more detail in subsequent sections. -
Page 14: Adjust Flow Rate (Manual Mode Only)
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual be active. When in Manual mode, the Auto light (B) will not be active. Adjust Flow Rate (Manual Mode Only) To adjust the flow rate while in Manual mode, use Display Setpoint To display the current setpoint, press... - Page 15 2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual To navigate the setup menu, use to move vertically through the menu options, and use to move horizontally through the menu options. (Think of as your Right and Left buttons while navigating the menus (see Figure 2 - Visualization of Menu Navigation Functions).
- Page 16 2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Figure 3 - Keypad Menu Navigation Menu EXAMPLE –To access the “Low Pressure Alarm Limit” option (P3. 3 0): for five seconds. You will enter the menu at P1. 0 0. Hold ...
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Page 17: Exiting The Menu System
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual To exit the menu option without saving changes, press Exiting the Menu System To exit the menu system entirely, press to return to the 100-level menus, then press again to return to the default eFlo display. - Page 18 2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual P4. 0 0: Serial Communications – Values are modifiable and are used to set the serial communications. P4. 1 0: Baud Rate P4. 2 0: Address P4. 3 0: Parity Bits P5.
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Page 19: Touchscreen Operating Procedure
The figure below shows the layout of the Main Screen on the touchscreen eFlo 2.0 unit. Ethernet communications indicator: displays: ... -
Page 20: Touchscreen Basic Functions
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Touchscreen Basic Functions This section explains the most basic functionality of the eFlo 2.0. Additional options are available in the Setup menu and are explained in more detail in subsequent sections. View Active Alarms To view the active alarms, push on the symbol. -
Page 21: Switch Between Auto And Manual Modes
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Switch between Auto and Manual Modes To switch between Auto and Manual modes, hold for five seconds. When in Manual mode, the screen will display a yellow background (see below). Auto Mode Manual Mode... -
Page 22: Settings Menu
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Settings Menu To enter the Settings Menu, press The Settings Menu contains seven options including: Instrument Information & Diagnostics Menu Basic Configuration Menu Basic Configuration - Flow Alarm Menu ... -
Page 23: Basic Configuration Menu
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Basic Configuration Menu These values are read-only and are meant for diagnostic purposes. Flow: The current flow reading Inlet Pressure: Line Pressure measured by the high pressure sensor; the value is based on the unit set in the Units menu. -
Page 24: Network Configuration - Serial Communications Menu
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Network Configuration - Serial Communications Menu Values are modifiable and are used to set the serial communications. Press the button to scroll through the options and highlight each value for modification. Modbus Address: Use the numeric keypad to input the desired settings. -
Page 25: Instrument Configuration - Gas Menu
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Instrument Configuration - Gas Menu By default, this menu is passcode-protected. Use the numeric keypad to enter the appropriate security code. Use the button to advance/scroll through each setting. Use the buttons to scroll through the list of programmed settings. -
Page 26: Maintenance
Maintenance There is no routine maintenance required for the eFlo 2.0 unit. Please contact SSi with any questions not covered in the Troubleshooting Guide. Super Systems Inc. Page 26 of 39... -
Page 27: Web Interface
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Web Interface The eFlo meter is equipped with a web interface that can be accessed using an Internet web browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer. In order to open the web interface with a web browser, you will need to know either the IP address or the hostname of the web interface. -
Page 28: Main Screen
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Read/Write Registers (login and password required). This screen displays the register values of the meter for setup and troubleshooting purposes. Network Configuration (login and password required). Using this screen, you can adjust network settings, such as host name and IP address. -
Page 29: Diagnostics
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Diagnostics This screen displays information on pressure differential, inlet pressure, temperature, and density. It also provides the mA readings of the differential pressure transducer. Figure 19: Diagnostics Web Page Basic Configuration The Basic Configuration page displays current basic parameter values and provides the ability to set, select, and reset values. - Page 30 2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Parameter Description Set Dat/Time Sets the date/time (real time calendar clock). Setpoint The current flow setpoint. Address The Modbus address of the device - a number from 1-247. The device will respond to 250 universally.
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Page 31: Instrument Configuration
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Instrument Configuration The Instrument Configuration page displays current parameter values and provides the ability to set, select, and reset values. The parameters are described in more detail below. Figure 21: Instrument Configuration Web Page... -
Page 32: Read/Write Registers
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Read/Write Registers This screen displays the register values of the meter for setup and troubleshooting purposes. Figure 22: Read/Write Registers Web Page Network Configuration Using this screen, you can adjust network settings, such as host name and IP address. - Page 33 2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual The Interface Configuration page allows you to view network settings and change certain settings as well.SSi recommends consulting an IT engineer or network administrator before changing any of these settings. To enable dynamic assignment of IP addresses, click on the Enable DHCP checkbox. Dynamic assignment means that the eFlo unit’s IP address on the network will be assigned...
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Page 34: Alarms
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Alarms Table 5 - Alarms If you experience problems and cannot find the solution after troubleshooting, please call SSi Technical Support at (513) 772-0060. Super Systems Inc. Page 34 of 39... -
Page 35: Warranty
Warranty Limited Warranty for Super Systems Products: The Limited Warranty applies to new Super Systems Inc. (SSI) products purchased direct from SSI or from an authorized SSI dealer by the original purchaser for normal use. SSI warrants that a covered product is free from defects in materials and workmanship, with the exceptions stated below. -
Page 36: Revision History
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Revision History Rev. Description Date MCO # First release 5/24/2018 2234 Additional Flow and Pressure Units. Updated 2/21/2019 2256 Keypad information. Updated navigation map for LED model, added Altitude Compensation description, added startup procedure... -
Page 37: Appendix 1: Menu Option Tables
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Appendix 1: Menu Option Tables Super Systems Inc. Page 37 of 39... -
Page 38: Appendix 2: Verification Procedures
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual Appendix 2: Verification Procedures Calibration Verification The following procedure should be used for verifying the calibration of the flow meter Items needed Calibrated Manometer with a usable range of 0 – 27.7 ”wcg (0 – 1 PSI) ... -
Page 39: Appendix 3: Startup Procedures
2.0 Electronic Flow Meter Operations Manual 3. The differential pressure reading on the flow meter should be +/- 4% full scale of the compared reading of the manometer Example: a full scale reading of 12”wcg should be +/- 0.48”wcg 4.
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