Summary of Contents for Fuji Electric FCX-AII Series
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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL and SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS "FCX-AII" Series transmitters Types : Differential pressure : Gauge pressure : Absolute pressure : Level transmitter : With remote seal(s) : FKD, FKB, FKM Fuji Electric France S.A.S. INF-TN4 FCXA2g-E Date Septembre, 2018...
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CAUTION : Rotating the upper assembly part : The upper assembly (housing and electronic unit) can not be rotated by 90° left or right just by removing the 2 hexagonal socket bolts (M6 x 12) If the assembly parts must be turned over than 90°, or if the position is already amended since the delevery by Fuji, it's necessary to remove the electronic unit from the housing and disconnect the flat-cable from the electronic...
INTRODUCTION Our pressure transmitters have been designed to meet international standards and regulations. It is necessary to read carefully the manual before use these transmitters, to familiarize yourself with the installation, wiring processes, wiring and all operations and maintenance. The technical information is detailed in each "Technical Specification" for each version of the transmitters.
EMC DIRECTIVE EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) All models of FCX series electronic pressure transmitters type FCX-AII & CII are in accordance with : • The harmonized standard EN 61326-1 : 2013 (Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirments). Emission limits : EN 61326-1 : 2013 Frequency range (MHz) Limits...
CLASSIFICATION OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS First of all, read carrefully the “Safety instructions” for your own safety and for correct use of the transmitter. • The risks related to a non-respect of the instructions are priorized as follow : Risk of death or sever injury if the safety instructions are not fol- DANGER lowed.
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS Storage for a long period Store the transmitter in a dry room at normal temperature and humidity. Keep protection caps in place at the conduit connection and process connection. For installation, select an appropriate place Site at location with minimal vibration, dust and corrosive gas At a place allowing an adequate space for check-up Site at location large enough to allow mainte-...
CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................CEM Compatibility ............................................................... Classification of safety instructions ..............................................Important recommendations ..................................................... 1. Outline ........................................................................2. Operating parts and their functions ............................................3. Start up and shutdown ........................................................3.1 Preparation for Start up ................................................... 3.2 Operation ..............................................................3.3 Shutdown ..............................................................
Local adjustment of zero and span are possible from outside screw on the electronic housing. Measuring principle The operating principle of the FCX-AII series transmitter is shown in the block diagram below. The input pressure is changed into an electrostatic capacitance in the detecting unit.
DISP Vent/Drain ZERO Plug Transmitter Zero/Span Unit adjustment Description of FCX-AII series transmitters Part name Description Detecting unit Detects pressure, differential pressure or level of fluid. Transmission unit Converts the detected signal into an output signal. Vent/drain plug Used for gas discharge or draining.(Be carreful should be paid under a high pressure.) Process connection Connects impulse pipes from the process.
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DISP ZERO Mode indication When indicated When not indicated Mode % output Actual scale External zero adjustment possible External zero adjustment impossible ZERO Digital indicato display Digital indicator proportional display DISP output Proportional output Fixed current mode Measurement mode Sampling status (Flicker) Absolute pressure Gauge pressure Output value <...
START UP AND SHUTDOWN 3.1 Installation : After installation (refer to chapter 6.1) and before start up of the transmitter, be sure to perform the following checks and procedures. Preparation : (1) Check for liquid or gas leakage of the process connection by ap- plying soapy water or similare.
3.2 Operation (1) Operation of gauge and pressure transmitter : Open the valve slowly to apply a pressure. When a pressure is applied, the trans- mitter is set inthe operating status. Open (2) Operation of differential pressure transmitter : Set the operating status by manipulating the manifold valve. Stop valve on the LP side Make sure the equalizing valve is open...
Finally, open the stop valve on the LP Open side slowly Check of operating status Use a field indicator, receiving instrument or HHC to check the operating status. 3.3 Shutdown Follow the procedures (1) Absolute and gauge pressure transmitters (FKG or FKA) : Close the valve slowly to stop applying a pressure.
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(2) Flow and differential pressure transmitter (FKC) : Close the stop valve on the high pressure side (HP side) slowly. Close Open the equalizing valve.. Open Close Close the stop valve on the low pressure side slowly Before a long shutdown, discharge the process fluid and drain comple- PRECAUTION tely from the transmitter.
ADJUSTMENT To operate the FCX-AII series transmitter, the FXW communicator is used for each adjustment. 4.1 Adjustment with the FXW communicator (HHC) In the case of a flameproof transmitter, never connect the FXW to the ter- DANGER minal block of the transmitter in hazardous area installations.
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4.1.2 Start up of the HHC • Put on/off switch of the HHC on “ON” position. Put on the enclosed “key” in the corresponding location of the HHC. Without the key and with the key in vertical position, you can just read the transmitter parameters. To write new parameters in the transmitter, the key needs to be in horizontal position.
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The following shows the flow of 21 key operations (n° 1 to L), explained for FXW version 7.0 (FXW 1-A4). FXW prior to Version 7.0 are not available of operation of FCX-AII series transmitter. In this case, the user is requested to contact our office for ROM version up. Referential...
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Tag Number PUSH MENU KEY To set the TAG N° of each field device, use the procedures shown in the following diagram. MENU TAG N° can be inputted up to 26 characters TAG No 1-1: TAG CHANGE xxxxxxxxx CHNG FICRA-1234 xxxxxxxxx FICRA-1234 of alphanumeric codes.
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Display of SERIAL N° 2 : TYPE SERIAL N° and transmitters software version are displayed. • After setting TYPE, press the <INC> key to display SERIAL N° and software version SERIAL No. of transmitter. N8G07131 VERSION 1.1 • By pressing the <INC> key, UNIT setting <...
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Range Limit Menu N 4 : Indicates the maximum measuring range of UNIT this transmitter. 5: RANGE LIMIT < INC > CHNG Range change (LRV, URV) RANGE 6-1: RANGE CHANGE < INC > < CHANGE > < LRV > < URV > < CL > LRV: Lower range value (0% point) URV: Upper range value (100% point) •...
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Damping Adjustment The configuration menu 7 “DAMPING” allows adjusting the damping of the output signal Menu N 6 : RANGE according the application conditions. It is important to make the difference between the damping, the time constant and the response time. CHNG DAMPING 7-1:...
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Output Mode The output mode is used to select the LIN/ proportional mode (proportional to input (DP) GP, AP, LL (Liquid Level) differential pressure) or square root ex- OUTPUT MODE : OUTPUT MODE XMTR:DP XMTR:GP traction mode (proportinal to flow rate) OUT=LIN OUT=LIN <...
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Saturation current = 3.8, 20.8mA 9-7: BURNOUT Change of Over scale current Saturate Current Upon pressing <DEC> or <INC> 21.6mA 3.8-20.8mA Burnout Current of FCX-AII series burnout current can be changed. 21.5mA < CL > (See above.) 21.4mA 21.3mA transmitter 21.2mA...
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Calibration of the zero and span < Zero adjustment > CALIBRATE A-1: CALIBRATE Configuration menu A “CALIBRATE” gives the . kPa possibility to calibrate zero and span of the < INC > < LRV > < URV > < ENT > < CL > transmitter LRV and URV).
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Calibration of output circuit D/A The output circuit (D/A) should be cali- brated by the following procedure when necessary. OUTPUT ADJ Make calibration wiring transmitter ac- < INC > < CHANGE > CHNG cording to "Calibration" in appendix A2, and calibrate the output circuit with the B-1: OUTPUT SET HHC using the following procedure.
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Indication of measured data DATA The measured value can be indicated. For more information about operating proce- DATA C-1: DATA XXX. X %FLOW XXXXX kPa dure, refer to the instruction manual of FXW. < INC > < ENT > < CHANGE > < CL > CHNG Self-diagnosis "FLOW"...
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Printer function With Printer Unit PRINT Usable only when a printer is connected. Refer to the instruction manual of HHC. < ENT > < INC > Set Year/Month/Date Time (Hour, Minute) E-1: PRINT DATE YY : MM : DD TIME HH : MM <...
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Indication of digital indicator YYYYYY=XMTR DISPLAY G : XMTR DISPLAY G : XMTR DISPLAY at 4mA % DISPLAY YYYYYY/ ZZZZZZ ZZZZZZ=XMTR DISPLAY X.XX-XXX.XX%YYYY UUUUUUU Note 1 For digital indicator, either % display or at 20mA < INC > < CHANGE > <...
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G-2 : DISP. CHANGE LRV: 4mA= YYYYYY Already set value OUT=SQR at Menu No.8 OUT=LIN at URV: 20mA= ZZZZZZ of transmitter < LRV >< URV ><CL> Menu No.8 G-8 : LOW CUT G-8 : LOW CUT POINT=XX.XX%FLOW POINT=XX.XX%FLOW MODE=YYYYYY MODE=YYYYYY G-2 : DISP.
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Programmable linearization function LINEARIZE INVALID User can set output compensation against the < INC > < CHNG > input using 14 compensation points, (X CHNG )…(X ). Each compensation value CHNG H-1: LINEARIZE H-2: LINEARIZE between (Xn, Yn) and (Xn+1, Yn+1) is con- <...
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Change of compensated point for CV H-4: LINEARIZE H-4: LINEARIZE CV14 CV1 XXX.XX% CV3 XXX.XX% < INC> < CNG/ENT/CL > < INC> < CNG/ENT/CL > Next parameter H-4: LINEARIZE H-4: LINEARIZE When INC is pressed at display of 3 , the CV2 XXX.XX% CV14 XXX.XX% following is displayed,...
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Rerange (Set LRV/URV calibration) Application to level measurement at change of level (LRV/URV) RERANGE Functions of RERANGE can be made with < INC > < CHNG > HHC Version 6.0 or upward. CHNG I-1: RERANGE When the lower range value (LRV) and upper range value (URV) need to be ad- <...
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Saturation current value and specification Saturation current value (Lower limit value=SAT LO, Upper limit value=SATO J: SATURATE CUR J-1: SATURATE CUR < 1 >SAT LO Y.YmA SATURATE LO HI) and specification (NORMAL= Existing < 2 >SAT HI YY.YmA Y.YmA < 3 >SPEC XXXXXX <...
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Write protect Write protect is settable by setting a PASS- WORD WRITE PROTCT WRITE PROTECT When the write protect is ON by this func- <INC> <CHANGE> tion, the write protect can not be cancelled CHNG by 3-push button of local configurator unit K-1: WRITE PROTCT K-2: WRITE PROTCT <1>WRITE PR CHNG...
4.2 Zero adjustment by the screw Zero point of the transmitter is adjustable by the outside screw with the mode setting switch in the housing set at zero position. The figure shown below is an example of “Mode setting switch” is attached. (1) Set the mode setting switch to zero position.
4.3 Span adjustment by the screw The measuring range for each transmitter is determinated according to its type. Span is changed by the outside screw with the mode setting switch in the housing set at span position. The figure shown below is an example of “Mode setting switch” is attached. (1) Set the mode setting switch to span position.
4.4 Local adjustment unit with LCD display 1. Outline When local adjustment unit with LCD display (parts number is *ZZPFCX4-A055) is installed in the FCX-AII transmitter, some functions are available without using HHC (Hand Held Commu- nicator). Name of each part in local adjustment unit with LCD display and their functions are indicated below: Mode setting switch Damping setting switch...
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2. Selection of transmitter adjustment method "LOCAL/COMM" Changing switch decides the method of FCX-AII transmitter adjustment. If switch is set to “COMM” side, adjustment of transmitter is carried out by HHC. This method is explained in instructions manual. If switch is set to “LOCAL” side, adjustment of transmitter is carried out by MODE setting switch and DAMPING setting switch.
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3.2 Span adjustment (Change Upper Range Value) The measuring range for each transmitter is determined Decrease according to its type. The span is changed by the external adj. screw when the Increase mode setting switch is set at "1" or "6" position. (1) Set the mode setting switch to “1”...
MAINTENANCE No maintenance of transmitter is necessary. According to the application conditions and the measured process, a periodic check of the out- put signal of the transmitter has to be done by skilled people (suggested period 36 months). 5.1 The following verifications are suggested by the manufacturer : Leak check of the tightness of the transmitter and the process connections as often as required.
Minimize the temperature change. (4) Ambient temperature changes widely. (5) Zero or span has deviated. Readjust zero or span. (6) Electronics unit is faulty. Replace the electronics unit according to 5.3. If remedy is impossible, contact Fuji Electric’s service department.
5.3 Replacement of defective parts It's necessary to use new spare parts according the new updated list, please contact us. If the transmitter requires a replacement part, drain process fluid from the transmitter, disconnect The main parts of the transmitter are the amplifier unit and the measuring cell. When removing an explosion-proof transmitter, turn OFF the main DANGER power, then disconnect the piping and wiring.
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Replacement of detecting unit Hexagonal socket bolt Transmission unit Detecting unit Flatcable (1) Remove the electronics unit according to "Replacement of electronics unit" (2) Remove the 2 hexagon socket bolts from the electronic housing. Pull the electronics housing straight forward and away from the detecting unit. (3) Replace the detecting unit with a new one of the same type.
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Replacement of the internal parts of detecting unit In case of differential and flow transmitter (code symbol: FKC/FKD) O-ring (or gasket) Seal diaphragm Measurement chamber cover Bolt Seal tape (1) Remove the 4 hexagon socket head bolts. (2) The process covers, the O ring and the bolts and nuts can now be removed. (3) After disassembly, replace the faulty part with a new ones.
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In case of absolute and gauge pressure transmitter (FKA/FKM and FKG/FKB) In case of FKA Seal diaphragm Bolt O ring Measurement (or gasket) chamber cover (1) Remove four hexagon sockets head bolts with a torque wrench, etc.. (2) Disassembly gives access to the casing cover, O-ring (or gasket) and hexagon socket head bolts.
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In case of level transmitter (FKE) Bolt Measurement chamber cover O-ring (or gasket) Seal tape Seal diaphragm (1) Remove four hexagon socket head bolts with a torque wrench, etc.. (2) Disassembly gives access to the casing cover, O-ring (or gasket) and hexagon socket head bolts.
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Replacement of the analog indicator Analog indicator Transmitter cover (1) Unscrew the electronics housing cover on indicator side. (2) Remove the analog indicator. (3) Pull out the connector extending from the analog indicator. (4) Connect the connector of a new analog indicator to the electronics section. (See the figure below.) (5) Then, mount the analog indicator at the electronics section.
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Replacement of the digital indicator Digital indicator mounting board Digital indicator Transmitter cover (1) Unscrew the electronics housing cover on indicator side. (2) Remove the two fixing screws which fasten the digital indicator and separate the indica- tor. (3) Remove the connector pin connecting the digital indicator and the amplifier unit. However, if you replace only the digital indicator, you need not remove the connector pin.
5.4 Adjustment after replacement of the amplifier unit or the measuring cell Adjustment After completion of the assembly work mentioned above, use the following procedures for ad- justment and setting. Adjustment should be performed using the HHC communicator. (1) After replacement of electronics unit (including replacement of internal parts) Step Adjustment item Page...
30000 mbar Refer to "technical datasheets" about details of process temperature limits of the transmitters. For specific transmitters with static pressure > 420 bar, ask Fuji Electric. Protect the transmitter with a security device when the existing application INDICATION conditions require it.
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- The transmitter is heavy. Be careful when handling it. DANGER - The indicated installation and the wiring conditions of the transmitter must be strictly followed. - A wrong manipulation can be the reason of a disfunction of the transmitter. - During installation, make sure that no part which could be the reason of the dis- function or a danger is located inside the electronics housing.
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Change of field indicator position Avoid the following procedure in an explosionproof area. DANGER The analog indicator can be assembled on the amplifier side or on the terminal block side. The digital indicator can only be assembled on the amplifier side! Please follow the instructions to remove the analog indicator from the amplifier side to assem- ble it on the terminal block side.
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Change of electronics housing position Avoid the following procedure in an explosionproof area. DANGER The wiring and the access to do so, can be difficult according the position of the transmitter. The electronics housing position can be modified by turning it by steps of 90 or 180 degrees. The electronics housing is fixed by hexagonal socket bolts (M6 x 12).
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Check space Ensure a space of about 500mm against the cover in order to facilitate check, adjustment, etc. Change of vent/drain plug position Grasp the hexagon part of vent/drain plug and rotate it to remove. Bind vent/drain plug’s thread with new seal tape and mount vent/drain plugs to new process connections.
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1) Mount transmitter below main process piping for liquid or steam measurement. 2) Mount transmitter above main process piping for gas measurement. The standard style of FCX-AII series transmitter correspond to the piping procedure 1 men- tioned above. Change the vent/drain plug to correspond to the piping procedure 2 .
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Typical examples of piping 1- Flow measurement (in case of gas) Place the transmitter above the differential Manifold valve pressure source. Impulse pipe Stop valve Process pipe Differencial pressure source (orifice) Differencial pressure source (orifice) 2- Flow measurement (in case of liquid) Place the transmitter below the differential pressure source.
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(1) Protection is required to prevent dust from entering through the atmo- ATTENTION spheric air inlet after installation of the manifold valve. (2) If process pressure range is narrow (below 10kPa (1000mmH O), the following should be considered. • Pressure variation due to wind around atmospheric air inlet •...
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Cautions on impulse piping • For liquid, the impulse pipes should have an upward slope of 1/10 or more between the process connection and the transmitter to prevent accumulation of gas, etc. in the detecting unit. • For gas, the impulse pipes should have a downward slope of 1/10 or more between the process connection and transmitter to prevent accumulation of moisture, etc.
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6.2.2 Piping of pressure and absolute pressure transmitters (types : FKG, FKA) Removal of protective cap The process connection port of the transmitter is fitted with a protective cap. Before piping, remove the cap carefully. When removing the cap, carefully protect the threaded portion and sealing face from damage.
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3- Steam measurement Pressure source A drain pot must be mounted between transmitter and pressure connect. Stop valve Impulse pipe The impulse pipe connecting the drain pot to the transmitter Manual valve must be filled of water. The installation of a purge is necessary. Cautions on impulse piping •...
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Minimum internal diameter of non-projection type gasket : Flange size Ø diaphragm seal (mm) Stainless steel : 73 DN80 / 3" special material : 89 Stainless steel : 96 DN100 / 3" special material : 89 For others flanges, consult Fuji Electric France.
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Connecting method of the mounting flange Tighten bolts of mounting flange and process flange in a diagonal order and about three cycles. Removal of protective cap from process connection port The process connection port on the low pressure side is fitted with a protective cap. Before piping, remove the cap carefully.
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2- In case of dry leg Connect the highest liquid level tapping of tank to the low pressure side of transmitter, and the lowest liquid level tapping of tank to the high pressure side (flange side) of transmit- ter. Stop valve Level calculation formula Max.
SS : 73 DN80 / 3" Special material : 89 ISS : 96 DN100 / 3" Special material : 89 For others flanges, consult Fuji Electric France. Transmitter flange Gasket Process side flange Connecting method of the mounting flange Tighten bolts of mounting flange and process flange in a diagonal order and about three...
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Typical examples of piping (1) Level measurement on opened tank An open tank should be piped so that the flange on Max. liquid level the low pressure side is open to atmosphere. Min. liquid level Level calculation formula: Zero: ρE + ρ’h' Span: ρ(E + h) + ρ’h' ’...
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On the FCX-AII series transmitter, it is made by setting LRV, URV and (-ρ’.h') with HHC (for details, refer to Item 4 “Adjustment”, 4.1 Adjustment with HHC and operation proce-...
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SS : 73 DN80 / 3" Special material : 89 ISS : 96 DN100 / 3" Special material : 89 For others flanges, consult Fuji Electric. Transmitter flange Gasket Process side flange Connecting method of the mounting flange Tighten bolts of mounting flange and process flange in a diagonal order and about three...
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Typical examples of piping Pressure receiving unit (1) Gas measurement Atmospheric Locate the process tap above the pressure air leak valve Stop valve Transmitter source Process tap Pressure source Pressure source (2) liquid measurement Locate the process tap below the pressure Process tap source Stop valve...
WIRING In case of an explosion proof arrangement, wiring shall be made in accord- DANGER ance with the relevant regulations to ensure the explosion proofing. Improper wiring can cause a risk of explosion, fire and other serious acci- dents. • Before making wiring work, be sure to turn OFF the main power to prevent ATTENTION electrical shocks.
7.1 Wiring procedure : Sealing of conduit connection Use sealing tape, if using metal pipe screw coupling or rubber gasket and fastening gland in the case of cable to ensure airtightness of the connection box. 1. If the connection box is located above the transmitter when using a INDICATION protective tube for the wiring, then moisture may enter the protective tube and have an adverse effect on the transmitter.
Things convenient to know before wiring Two conduit connection are available and one is closed. For wiring from the top conduit, use the following procedure: (1) Remove the screw plug of the top conduit connection. (2) Screw the removed screw plug into the bottom conduit connection. (3) Insert the cable from the top and connect it.
7.3 Grounding The transmitter must be grounded as below: 1- Standard location use Grounding terminals are provided at two places (at the inside of terminal box and on the side of conduit connection). By any of the methods given below, ground the transmitter in compliance with the relevant stipulation in the standard on explosion proof installation (for example, grounding resis- tance 100 Ω...
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BUILT-IN ARRESTER An arrester is used to protect a transmitter or receiver from an abnormal voltage such as light- ning surges induced into signal lines. A built-in type arrester is mounted behind the terminal unit. A nameplate marked “with arrester” is attached to the terminal unit of transmitter with a built-in arrester.
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Maintenance Check of arrester : • Measure output current from the transmitter check terminals and output current to flow into transmitter (see figure below). When current is measured with an ammeter connected to CK+ and CK– terminals, the internal resistance of the ammeter should be 12Ω or less. •...
0,05% mini) * Measurable ranges are listed in the table below. • Power supply : DC power supply (24 V DC) or Fuji Electric FCX series power supply unit • Load resistor : Standard resistor 250Ω (within ±0.0125Ω) • Measuring device: Digital voltmeter (capable of measuring transmitter output with an accu- racy better than 0.1%)
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Calibration procedure (1) Make wiring according to the diagram below. Connect DC power supply (power source), digital voltmeter (measuring device), standard resistance and HHC (Hand Held Communicator): When current is measured with an ammeter connected to CK+ and CK – terminals, the in- ternal resistance of the ammeter should be 12Ω...
PARAMETER SETTING PRIOR DELEVERY The damping value (time constant), function of zero/span adjust screw, output current mode, indicator scale, cut point, mode below cut point and burnout, have been set prior to delivery as shown in the following. Each parameter is changed by using FXW (HHC). N°...
SPARE PARTS For more details about these parts, refer to our website : www.fujielectric.fr or contact our office...
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