Fluidwell F Series Manual
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- Page 1 F070-A LEVEL INDICATOR Signal input sensor: (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 F070-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 F070-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 F070-A-PX-XI-ZB - Ex ia IIC/IIIC ................... 37 5.4.2 F070-A-PL-XI-ZB - Ex ia IIC/IIIC ...................
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Page 6: Introduction
Page 6 1 INTRODUCTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION OF THE F070-A Functions and features The level indicator model F070-A is a microprocessor driven instrument designed to display level, percentage and height. This product has been designed with a focus on: ▪ ultra-low power consumption to allow long-life battery powered applications (type PB / PC), ▪... -
Page 7: Operational
Page 7 2 OPERATIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes the daily use of the F070-A. This instruction is meant for users / operators. • The F070-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 • Piegraph indication This 10 segment Piegraph gives a quick impression about the actual value in relation to its measuring range in a scale of 0-100%. • Low-battery alarm When the battery voltage drops, it must be replaced. At first "battery low" will flash, but as soon as it is displayed continuously, the battery MUST be replaced shortly after! The remaining lifetime after the first moment of indication is generally several days up to some weeks. -
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 F070-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 LEVEL UNIT L - m3 - kg - lb - GAL - USG - bbl - no unit DECIMALS 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 SPAN... -
Page 13: Explanation Of Setup-Menu 1 - Level
Page 13 3.3.2 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 1 - LEVEL SETUP FUNCTIONS AND VARIABLES LEVEL UNIT SETUP 1.1 determines the measurement unit for the displayed level. 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 sensor signal is converted to a height. The span is determined on the basis of the selected measurement unit at 20mA. The more accurate the span, the more accurate the functioning of the system will be. -
Page 15: Explanation Of Setup-Menu 4 - Power Management
Page 15 3.3.5 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 4 - POWER MANAGEMENT When used with the internal battery option, the user can expect reliable measurement over a long period of time. The F070-A has several smart power management functions to extend the battery life time significantly. -
Page 16: Explanation Of Setup-Menu 6 - Others
Page 16 CUT-OFF To ignore small signals, f.i. vibration, a low-level cut-off can be set as percentage of the full range of 16mA (or 20mA). When the analog value is less than required with this setting, the signal will be ignored. The cut-off value can be programmed in the range 0.0 - 99.9%. -
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. F070-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 Pm Or Pf)
Page 19 Fig. 8: Identification – Example of F0-Series installation label (safe area - Type PM or PF) 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 F070-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 F070-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 F070-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: Sensor 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. F070-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 F070-A-(PX / PC / PD / PL)-XI-(ZB): Fig. 21: Overview terminal connectors Type XI - Intrinsically Safe applications 5.3.1 POWER SUPPLY WIRING The F070-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 - F070-A-PX-XI-ZB 5.4.1 F070-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: F070-A-Pd-Xi-Zb - Ex Ia Iic/Iiic
Page 38 Configuration example IIA - IIB and IIC application - F070-A-PD-XI-ZB 5.4.3 F070-A-PD-XI-ZB - Ex ia IIC/IIIC HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA TERMINAL CONNECTORS F0-series = max. 30 V Power supply Supply backlight Backlight option: type ZB = max. 200 mA 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 5 ½ 26mm (1") and eleven 8mm (0.31"). Various symbols and measuring units. Piegraph 10 segment range indication in relation to its measuring range 0-100% Refresh rate User definable: 8 times/sec - 15 secs. -
Page 43: Backlight
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. -
Page 44: Operational
Page 44 Input Sensor 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 0.00001 - 199,999 with variable decimal position. Update time Four times a second. Voltage drop 2.6 Volt. -
Page 45: Problem Solving
Page 45 PROBLEM SOLVING In this appendix, several problems are included that can occur when the F070-A is going to be installed or while it is in operation. Level/height displays "0 / zero" while there is signal: Check: • SETUP 1.3: is the span correct? •... -
Page 46: Declaration Of Conformity
Page 46 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY eghel, ebruary 2022 e, luidwell , declare under our sole responsibility that the 0 Series indicators are designed and will operate conform the following applicable European Directives and Harmonised Standards, when installed and operated according to the related manuals: EMC Directive 2014 30 EU EN 61000 6 2:2005... -
Page 47: Index Of This Manual
Page 47 INDEX OF THIS MANUAL actual settings Level backlight decimals bargraph measuring unit battery low span Configuration low current contents main-function dimensions metal enclosures 21, 22 maintenance display update time operational 7, 9, 17, 30, 39 functional description operator level Height pass code decimals... - 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-F070-A-M_v0404_01_EN.docx FW-F070-A-M_v0404_01_EN.docx...