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Firmware: up to v. 5.

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Input type: 0/4-20 mA

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Batching and totalizer function

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2013.08.14

Microlectra bv.

User manual

FLOW METER

SPP-N118

Microlectra bv.

Augustapolder 12. 2992 SR Barendrecht. The Netherlands.

www.microlectra.nl

Assisting the automation

info@microlectra.nl

industry since 1986

SPP-N118_INSSXEN_v.2.05.001

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Page 1 Assisting the automation Microlectra bv. industry since 1986 User manual FLOW METER SPP-N118 Firmware: up to v. 5. • Input type: 0/4-20 mA • Batching and totalizer function • Read the user's manual carefully before starting to use the unit or software.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 CONTENTS 1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND USER SAFETY..................3 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS........................4 3. TECHNICAL DATA............................5 4. DEVICE INSTALLATION..........................6 4.1. UNPACKING............................7 4.2. ASSEMBLY............................7 4.3. CONNECTION METHOD........................8 4.4. MAINTENANCE..........................12 5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION........................13 6. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................13 6.1.
Page 3: Basic Requirements And User Safety
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Explanation of symbols used in the manual: - This symbol denotes especially important guidelines concerning the installation and operation of the device. Not complying with the guidelines denoted by this symbol may cause an accident, damage or equipment destruction.
Page 4: General Characteristics
To allow user to change presets without opening the cover, an IR sensor is mounted. Remote controller keyboard is equivalent to the device keyboard (Note, that remote controller is not a part of the SPP-N118 set – it is an additional equipment).
Page 5: Technical Data
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 3. TECHNICAL DATA Power supply voltage 230V AC ± 10%, 50 ÷ 60 Hz (separated) (depending on version) or 110V AC ± 5%, 50 ÷ 60 Hz (separated) or 24V AC ± 5%, 50 ÷ 60 Hz (separated) or 24V DC ±...
Page 6: Device Installation
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Display LED, 6 digit, 13mm height, red Data memory non-volatile memory, EEPROM type Protection level IP 65 Housing type wall mounted Housing material ABS + fibreglass Housing dimensions without glands: 110 x 80 x 67 mm...
Page 7: Unpacking
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 - All installation works must be conducted with a disconnected power supply. - Protecting the power supply clamps against unauthorized persons must be taken into consideration. 4.1. UNPACKING After removing the unit from the protective packaging, check for transportation damage. Any transportation damage must be immediately reported to the carrier.
Page 8: Connection Method
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 4.3. CONNECTION METHOD Caution - Installation should be conducted by qualified personnel . During installation all available safety requirements should be considered. The fitter is responsible for executing the installation according to this manual, local safety and EMC regulations.
Page 9 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Use of screened signal cables is recommended. Signal cable screens should be – connected to the earthing only at one of the ends of the screened cable. In the case of magnetically induced interference the use of twisted couples of signal –...
Page 10 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 programmable input 12 11 10 9 8 5 4 3 n.c. n.c. DATA- 24V ±3V 0/4 - 20mA Imax = 25 mA DATA+ (optional) (optional) (depending on version) Figure 4.3. Terminals description (relay outputs)
Page 11 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 5 4 3 FUSE FUSE Depending on version: 230V AC ± 10% or 110V AC ± 5% or 24V AC ± 5% or 24V DC ± 15% Figure 4.5. Connection of power supply and relays Contacts of relay outputs are not equipped with spark suppressors.
Page 12: Maintenance
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Logic controller LED 10 mA voltage input 24 V Figure 4.7. Example of OC-type outputs connection 4.4. MAINTENANCE The unit does not have any internal replaceable or adjustable components available to the user. Pay attention to the ambient temperature in the room where the unit is operating.
Page 13: Front Panel Description
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION Thresholds exceeding LED indicators (R) infrared total flow mode and batching mode receiver Σ LED indicator ( Σ ) display Σ ENTER programming pushbuttons MENU Symbols and functions of push-buttons:...
Page 14: Measurement Mode
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 6.1. MEASUREMENT MODE In the measure mode, device displays instantaneous measurement (flow value or time per one unit of flow, depending on „ F or P ” parameter value) equivalent to input current, total flow or batcher counter value.
Page 15 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Total flow is displayed in units defined by parameter “t unit” (L or m ), with resolution defined by parameter “t PrEc” (max 3 digits after decimal point). If total flow counter overflows, warning “tot ov” is displayed alternatively with maximum counter value. Total flow counter can be zeroed using “Clrtot”...
Page 16 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Functions of [^] and [v] buttons depend on kind of presently displayed value: If instantaneous flow (flow rate) is displayed ( LED marked “ Σ ” is off) or batcher counter • value (“Σ” LED is pulsing), user can check main threshold values and...
Page 17: Detection Of The Peak Values
(after entering to menu mode counting and controlling is continued in “background”. 6.2. DETECTION OF THE PEAK VALUES The SPP-N118 flow meter is equipped with peaks detection function. It can detect a peaks of the input signal and display their values. Presets connected with this function are placed in ”HOLd”...
Page 18: Control Of The Relay Outputs
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 measure ”timE” ”timE” ”PEA” ”PEA” time real measurement result display value Figure 6.4. Process of peaks detection 6.3. CONTROL OF THE RELAY OUTPUTS The control of the object (measured signal) is done due to instantaneous flow value...
Page 19 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 state of relay/LED ”SEt P” parameter zone B zone A measure ”HYSt” parameter Figure 6.5. One threshold control of the relay/LED outputs state of relay/LED ”SEt P” or ”SEt P2” parameter zone B...
Page 20: One Threshold Mode
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 6.3.1. One threshold mode Figure 6.7 presents the principle of relay outputs operation for one threshold mode, and an example values of other parameters. measured “SEt P” parameter displayed value signal (expected signal value) zone A “HYSt”...
Page 21: Two Thresholds Mode
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 The state of relay output while the input value exceeds the border values (points A, B, C, D) is described by parameter “modE”. The relay can be turned on ( “modE” = ”on” ), or turned off (“modE”...
Page 22: Batcher Mode And „Pre R1" Mode
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Figure 6.8 presents the principle of relay outputs operation for two thresholds mode, and an example values of other parameters. In this mode parameter “SEt P2” is accessible in common with “SEt P2” , this parameter describes a second threshold of the relay output. The parameters “HYSt”, “modE”, “t on”, “t oFF”, “unit”...
Page 23: Use Of The Batcher Counter As A Marker
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Number of batches is counted by another counter (number of batches counter) and stored into the non-volatile memory. To display the value of this counter use [^] or [v] button. After that message ”bAtCnt” and content of number of batches counter are displayed alternatively.
Page 24: Device Programming
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 7. DEVICE PROGRAMMING The device menu allow user to set all parameters connected to operation of measurement input, control modes, critical situations behaviour, communication via RS-485 and access settings. The meaning of the particular parameters is described in paragraph MENU DESCRIPTION.
Page 25: Parameters Edition
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 After about 1 min. since last use of the buttons, device exits the menu mode and returns to the measurement mode (only if no parameters are in editing mode). 7.2. PARAMETERS EDITION To start edition of any parameter user should select name of desired one using [^] [v] buttons and then press [ENTER] .
Page 26: Menu Description
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Functions of buttons when editing numeric and switching parameters: While editing numeric parameter: • change of current (flashing) digit • slide change of value (acceleration, deceleration, direction change) While editing switch parameter - selection of switch parameter.
Page 27 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 “bAt” option is available for relay R1 only. For the rest of relays „ PrE r1 ” option is available. „PrE r1” option means controlling in relation to „SEt P” of relay R1 (see CONTROL OF THE RELAY OUTPUTS).
Page 28 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Decimal point position is changed by [^] , [v] buttons. “t unit” - the unit of relay thresholds and hysteresis when relay is controlled due to total flow counter result. It can be set to: “lit.”...
Page 29: Flouu" Menu
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 “t on” - turn on delay time, the relay is turned on with delay equal “t on” if the input value exceeds appropriate border value (defined with threshold and hysteresis), at least “t on” time. “t on” range 0 ÷ 99.9, defined with 0.1 sec. resolution. Unit of this parameter is set by “unit”...
Page 30 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 ”LinEAr” - linear When one of those characteristics is chosen display “Square” - square range is defined by “Lo CAL” and “Hi CAL” . “Sqroot” - square root “USEr” User defined characteristic. Maximal length 20 points. Every point is defined by user.
Page 31 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 “AddPnt” - this option allow user to add single point to the user defined characteristic. After selection of this option device waits for „X” and „Y” coordinates of new point. Modification of the coordinates is done accordingly to numerical parameters edition.
Page 32 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Cutoff Threshold “CT” is defined by formulas below: " CutoFF" × 20mA CT = for 0 ÷ 20 mA output " CutoFF" × 16mA CT =  4 mA 4 ÷ 20 mA output “Lo r”...
Page 33: Batch" Menu
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 The value of “Hi r” can be set from 0 to 19.9% In example no 1 of the DISPLAY VALUES CALCULATION paragraph the procedure of the permissible input range determining is presented in details.
Page 34: Total" Menu
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Due to delays during valves closing, too small value of “A dLy ” can cause counting error while next batching cycle. It is recommended to set parameter “A dLy ” as much as valve closing time (or more), to preserve complete close of valves before start of next batching cycle.
Page 35: Init D" Parameter
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 zeroing of the counter (and stops batching) and inactive level starts/enables batching. “inhibi” - programmable input stops the counting by total flow counter and batcher counter while input is controlled according to the logical signal level („...
Page 36: Hold" Menu
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 7.3.9. ”HOLd” menu This menu contains parameters connected with peak detection function. See also full description of the peak detection function in paragraph: DETECTION OF THE PEAK VALUES “modE” - the type of detected changes of the input signal, can be set to values: “PEA”...
Page 37: Rs-485" Menu
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 7.3.11. ”rS-485” menu This menu is connected with RS-485 interface, and sets his properties: ”Addr” - this parameter defines the address of the device, accordingly to Modbus protocol. It can be set in range from 0 to 199. If the value 0 is set then device, responds to frames with address 255 (FFh).
Page 38: Edit T" Parameter
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 7.3.12. ”Edit t” paramet er This parameter allows to change the edition mode of numerical parameters: ”dig” - the change to “by digit” mode, ”Slid” - slide change mode. 7.3.13. ”dEFS” parameter This setting allows to restore the factory settings of the device. To get the access to this option special password is required: „5465”, next the device displays acknowledge question...
Page 39: Menu Structure
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 7.4. MENU STRUCTURE Measurement mode Press and hold at least 2 seconds MENU MENU 4-digit user password entering (if it is different from „0000”) 0 _ _ _ ENTER Parameter ENTER ENTER MENU...
Page 40 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 See previous page ENTER ENTER Parameter MENU vALUE FiLtEr edition ENTER MENU MENU droP ENTER Parameter MENU briGHt edition ENTER MENU ENTER ENTER Parameter MENU HOLd modE edition ENTER MENU ENTER ENTER Parameter...
Page 41: Over-Current Protection
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 8. OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION The input of the device is equipped with over-current protection circuit. This circuit protects the standard resistor to damage. Maximum input current is set to 40mA. When temperature of the standard resistor falls, the protection circuit will turn off himself automatically, and the device will measure the input current again.
Page 42: Square Characteristic
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Hi CAL Lo CAL Hi CAL Lo CAL Input current [mA] Input current [mA] Figure. 9.1 Normal („Lo CAL” < ”Hi CAL”) and inverted („Lo CAL” > ”Hi CAL”) characteristic 9.1.2. Square characteristic The normalized result is squared and further conversion is done as for linear characteristic.
Page 43: Square Root Characteristic
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 9.1.3. Square root characteristic The normalized result is rooted and further conversion is done as for linear characteristic. Conversion is made accordingly with the expression:  × "Hi CAL" −"Lo CAL"   "Lo CAL" , where W means the displayed value.
Page 44: Examples Of Calculations
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Normalized measurement I (for 0-20 mA range) 0,35 5-elements characteristic X (PH) = „70.0.” Y (PH) X = „35.0.” Y (PL) X (PL) = „50.0.” X = „20.0.” Prąd wejściowy [mA] X = „90.0.”...
Page 45 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 a) I =10 mA and I = 0,375 Accordingly to expression on page 41 for linear characteristic: 0,375 × [1200 - 300] ≅ 337 and next, the “Lo CAL” value is added to the result , so the displayed value: W ≅...
Page 46 25 kPa, at flow rate 10 m /h. Measurement can be done using differential pressure sensor with range 25kPa, and current output signal 4-20mA. The sensor output should be connected to SPP-N118 terminals, and proper configuration of input and recalculation is required.
Page 47: The Modbus Protocol Handling
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 /h, parameters of “Flouu” menu should be Let meter measures with precision 0,1 m set as below: “I tyPE“ = “4-20mA” - current input type “I CHAr“ = “Sqroot” - input characteristic – square-root. It is necessary to obtain flow rate readings direct proportional to pressure difference (using differential pressure sensor proposed in example).
Page 48: List Of Registers
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 10.1. LIST OF REGISTERS Some parameters are located on two registers (higher word in first register, and lower word in next one). After writing of one of them device controls result of their 32-bit value, and if it is necessary corrects value of second register automatically.
Page 49 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Register Write Range Register description 0 ÷ 999 “Lo r” parameter in “Flouu” menu, in 0,1% 0 ÷ 199 “Hi r” parameter in “Flouu” menu, in 0,1% 0 ÷ 199 “vALUE” parameter in “FiLtEr” menu (measurement filtering rate) 0 ÷...
Page 50 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Register Write Range Register description “t on” parameter in “rELAy1” menu, expressed in tenth of seconds 0 ÷ 999 or tenth of minutes depend on “unit” parameter “t oFF” parameter in “rELAy1” menu, expressed in tenth of seconds 0 ÷...
Page 51 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Register Write Range Register description “SourCE” parameter in “rELAy2” menu (kind of value controlled 0 ÷ 2 relay): 0 - “FLo”; 1 - “bAt”;2 - “tot”; “t PrEc” parameter in “rELAy2” menu (precision of thresholds and 0 ÷...
Page 52 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Register Write Range Register description 0 ÷ 1 „m CLr” parameter in „bAtCH” menu: 0 - „oFF”, 1 - „on” 0÷FFFFh Number of batches counter - high word 0÷FFFFh Number of batches counter - low word “A rES”...
Page 53: Transmission Errors Description
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 10.2. TRANSMISSION ERRORS DESCRIPTION If an error occurs while write or read of single register, then the device sends an error code according to Modbus RTU specifications (example message no 5). Error codes:...
Page 54 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 2. Read of device ID code ADDR FUNC REG H,L COUNT H,L CRC L,H The answer: ADDR FUNC BYTE C DATA H,L CRC L,H DATA - identification code (205Eh) 3. Change of the device address from 1 to 2 (write to reg. 20h)
Page 55 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 5. Try to write improper data to register (register 04h): ADDR FUNC REG H,L DATA H,L CRC L,H DATA H, L written value (10h = 16) out of allowable range (0 ÷ 5)
Page 56: Default And User's Settings List
User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 11. DEFAULT AND USER'S SETTINGS LIST Desc. Parameter Description Default value User's value page Parameters of relay R1 operation (“rELAy1” menu) SourCE Kind of value controlled relay state SEt P Relay first threshold 20.0...
Page 57 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Desc. Parameter Description Default value User's value page ALArmS Reaction for critical situation of relay „oFF” Configuration of current flow display (“FLouu” menu) I tyPE Input mode „4-20” I CHAr Conversion characteristic mode...
Page 58 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118 Desc. Parameter Description Default value User's value page Measured value change causing of temporal droP 10.0 (%) filtering deactivation Display parameters ” briGHt Display brightness „bri 6 Configuration of peaks detection function (“HOLd” menu) ”...
Page 59 User manual for - FLOW METER SPP-N118...
Page 60 Microlectra bv. Augustapolder 12. 2992 SR Barendrecht. The Netherlands. www.microlectra.nl info@microlectra.nl...

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