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ProSoft MVI69E-AFC Setup And Configuration Manual

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MVI69E-AFC
Enhanced Liquid and Gas Flow
Computer for CompactLogix®
Version 4.04
December 18, 2018
SETUP AND CONFIGURATION GUIDE

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  • Page 1 MVI69E-AFC Enhanced Liquid and Gas Flow Computer for CompactLogix® Version 4.04 December 18, 2018 SETUP AND CONFIGURATION GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Your Feedback Please

    ® ProSoft Technology , is a registered copyright of ProSoft Technology, Inc. All other brand or product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products and services of, their respective owners. In an effort to conserve paper, ProSoft Technology no longer includes printed manuals with our product shipments.

  • Page 3: Warnings

    Shock: 30 g, operational; 50 g, non-operational; Vibration: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz  Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% with no condensation  All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1.3 mm(squared) and all earth ground conductors must be at least 4mm(squared). Agency Approvals and Certifications Please visit our website: www.prosoft-technology.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Contents Your Feedback Please ....................2 Important Installation Instructions ................... 2 MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ................2 Warnings ........................3 Battery Life Advisory ....................... 3 Before You Begin ..................9 Pre-Configuration Processes ..............9 Module Pre-Configuration Requirements ...........
  • Page 5 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Contents 4.3.1 Setting End of Period Parameters ............47 4.3.2 Setting a Stream Name ..............48 Configuring Meter Type, Product Group, Units, and Primary Input ..49 4.4.1 Selecting and Configuring Meter Type, Product Group, Units and Primary Input Parameters ..................
  • Page 6 Installing the Module in the Rack ............103 15.1 Module Initialization ................103 Connecting the MVI69E-AFC Module to the EAFC Manager ..... 105 Downloading the Project to the Module ..........109 Creating an RSLogix Project and Importing the AOIs ....... 111 18.1...
  • Page 7 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Contents 19.3.5 Meter Accumulators ................134 19.3.6 Meter Status..................135 19.3.7 Data Displays ..................137 What’s Next? ..................139 Support, Service and Warranty ............141 21.1 Contacting Technical Support............141 21.2 Warranty Information ................ 143 Index ....................... 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Pre-Configuration Processes This section describes the pre-configuration process. There are a small number of tasks to complete before configuring your MVI69E-AFC project. The following flow illustrates the full configuration process. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 9 of 145...

  • Page 10: Module Pre-Configuration Requirements

    Note: Leave this page open. You will also be downloading AOIs from this page as described in the next section. 1.2.2 Downloading AOIs To Your System The AOIs can be downloaded to your PC from the ProSoft Technology website at www.prosoft-technology.com. Navigate to the MVI69E-AFC webpage.

  • Page 11: Locating Information For Your Meter Type

    Note: For Vortex, Ultrasonic, or Coriolis meters, the selection depends on the output generated by the meter. If the meter provides a pulse train representing the volume increment, the MVI69E-AFC should be configured as linear with the primary input set to Pulse Count. If the meter provides instantaneous flow rate, the MVI69E-AFC should be configured as differential with the primary input set to Flow Rate.
  • Page 12 Before You Begin MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 To locate configuration information about your meter, refer to the following table: What type of meter What is the primary Configure your Configure your primary input as… are you output from your flow meter type as…...

  • Page 13: Configuration Aids

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Before You Begin Configuration Aids This manual contains icons within each section. Each icon represents a relationship to the topic. Accumulator Alarm Back Calculate Calibrate Calibrate 2 Ethernet Event Export Flow Liquid Login Logout Meter Meter...

  • Page 14: Using The Modbus Dictionary

    Before You Begin MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 User Delete User Add User Edit User View Delete View Add View Edit View Volume The icons are used as visual cues to provide a hint of the type of information contained within a section.
  • Page 15 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Before You Begin You can use the Modbus Dictionary locally or while EAFC manager is directly connected to the MVI69E-AFC module. From the Source Configuration section, select L if you are just running Modbus Dictionary locally or select O...

  • Page 16: Procedure

    Before You Begin MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 1.5.1 Procedure Ensure that you have a suitable project loaded, especially its version. This ensures that dictionary items present for your module are available for display. In EAFC Manager, select the PROJECT tab.
  • Page 17 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Before You Begin Click on the appropriate row. Once a row is selected, additional information is displayed at the bottom of the window. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 17 of 145 December 18, 2018...
  • Page 18 Before You Begin MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Observe the Bank and Reg information in the first column. This column may contain a number of items with different representations. In the first row, the first position indicates whether the register is a Holding Register (H-) or an Input Register (I-), the second position represents the register (8000).

  • Page 19: Creating An Eafc Manager Project

    From the ProSoft Technology folder, choose EAFC M ANAGER The EAFC Manager opens. Select File > New > MVI69E-AFC > MVI69E-AFC, 12 meters (vx.xx). The EAFC Manager project must match the firmware running on the EAFC. From here, you’ll begin configuring your module. Communications between the module EAFC Manager and the MVI69E-AFC module is not required during the configuration stage.

  • Page 21: Configuring Site Parameters

    Memory allocation  Port configuration and mapping  Site options and status You can also obtain the MVI69E-AFC firmware version from this window. Accessing Site Configuration Parameters From the Project menu, choose S ONFIGURATION ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 21 of 145...
  • Page 22 Project Name This parameter allows an external application such as EAFC Manager to synchronize its database with the database resident in the module. Default is "MVI69E-AFC". If you plan on setting these parameters, please refer to the Primary and Virtual Modbus MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide for additional details.
  • Page 23 The calculation assumes that all meters measured by a single MVI69E-AFC are located at the same site and have the same barometric pressure. ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 24: Configuring Site Options

    Configuring Site Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 3.1.1 Configuring Site Options The Site Options dialog box opens when you click the S field in the PTIONS Site Configuration dialog box. Not all options are available unless other parameters and options are selected during the configuration process.

  • Page 25: Configuring Pass-Thru Options

    The Pass-Thru feature can be used for delivering data written by Modbus packets directly to the PLC logic, bypassing the MVI69E-AFC’s Modbus database. For details on configuring this option, please refer to the MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide. The module supports the Modbus Pass-Thru feature for write commands. When...

  • Page 26: Udt Tag Prefix

    Configuring Site Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 UDT Tag Prefix Prefix for generated UDT names. UDT definition files generated for the AFC project, including those for backplane-return layouts and archive record layouts, may be imported into the RSLogix project. To avoid conflict with names of other...
  • Page 27 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Site Parameters This opens the Backplane Return window. From the Dictionary side of the page, select the UDT files. Click the I button to add the file to the Process Input side of NSERT the page.

  • Page 28: Configuring Communication Parameters

    Configuring Site Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Communication Parameters Page 28 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc. December 18, 2018...
  • Page 29 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Site Parameters Network Use the Network button to configure Modbus TCP/IP communication settings. Serial 1 or Serial 2 Use the Serial 1 or Serial 2 buttons to configure serial communication settings. Use Serial 2 to set up a Modbus Master.

  • Page 30: Configuring Modbus Tcp/Ip

    Configuring Site Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 3.4.1 Configuring Modbus TCP/IP You must configure the communication parameters for the Ethernet port using the EAFC Manager software (Site Configuration): Page 30 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc. December 18, 2018...
  • Page 31 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Site Parameters Server Configuration The server tabs allow you set different configurations for up to four servers. The following process applies to each server. Step Task Description/Example Click on the tab of the server that you want to configure.
  • Page 32 AFC Slave If the device is set as End Device, then this option selects which of the two MVI69E-AFC slaves is to be the addressed end device. If the device is set to Gateway, then this option changes to a checkbox that hides the primary slave.
  • Page 33 The Modbus Pass-thru feature allows you to configure a Modbus thru Pass-Thru region in the Virtual Slave (Project > Site Configuration). See the MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide for detailed information. Maximum Set the maximum number of connections for this server. Eight (8) simultaneous total connections are available and can be configured as required.

  • Page 34: Configuring Whitelist Options

    The relative positioning of non-empty entries is relevant however, as a later entry can override the effect of an earlier entry. See the MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide for detailed information. Page 34 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 35: Advanced Tab

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Site Parameters 3.5.1 Advanced Tab Overall Settings Parameter Description Keepalive idle time This setting enables a network server to free up resources allocated to broken connections. The three settings are:  Idle time  Probe interval ...
  • Page 36 Configuring Site Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Parameter Description Keepalive probe interval See above. Keepalive probe count See above. Maximum simultaneous The maximum concurrently active connections over all servers. connections This should be a number between 1 and 8. The default is 8.
  • Page 37 Configuring Site Parameters Web Interface/Gateway This IP address and Mask bits pertain to the address of the module itself. This is not a Modbus TCP/IP address used by the MVI69E-AFC application. The default web interface address is 192.168.0.250. Once configured, click R from the Site page to save changes.

  • Page 38: Configuring Serial 1 And Serial 2

    Note: Do not configure a port for both RTU mode and 7 data bits as this combination is not supported by the Modbus protocol. You must configure the communication parameters for each communication port using the MVI69E-AFC Manager software (Site Configuration): Page 38 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
  • Page 39 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Site Parameters Port Options Option Description Modbus Master Enables the Modbus Master for the port (Serial 2). The Modbus Master command is generated from the processor using ladder logic (Modbus master block). After the Modbus Master transaction is completed the...

  • Page 40: Poll Button

    (Project > Site Configuration > Port X button). This feature requires ladder logic to read the pass-through block from the module to the processor. Refer to the Ladder Logic section in the MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide for more information about the pass- through feature. Poll Button The function of the poll button is to update the display of site status (the black- background boxes in the upper right quadrant of Site Configuration).

  • Page 41: Local Port Settings Dialog Box

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Site Parameters Local Port Settings Dialog Box This dialog is displayed whenever menu item Communications/Local Port Settings is clicked, or any other action that requires a connection to the module is invoked while such a connection is not yet present. Such “other actions” include...

  • Page 42: Write Button

    Configuring Site Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 3.9 Write Button After you have completed the site configuration on the local PC EAFC Manager software, click the W button to transfer the configuration to the module. RITE When the Result area shows "Success", the site configuration has been successfully written to the module.

  • Page 43: Remapping Button

    Configuring Site Parameters 3.12 Remapping Button Refer to the MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide. 3.13 Accessing the Data Information on accessing data is discussed in the MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide. 3.14 Site Status Site status information is discussed in the MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide.

  • Page 45: Configuring Meter Parameters

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Meter Parameters Configuring Meter Parameters Prerequisites Ensure that all site information is configured as described in the previous chapters. What Parameters Do I Have to Configure? The Meter Configuration page allows you to configure your meter based on your application.
  • Page 46 Configuring Meter Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Click the I button to display the Meter Identification dialog. DENTIFICATION Add the following identifying parameters:  General Type  Manufacturer  Model  Serial Number  Size  Nominal K Factor Click OK when complete. Repeat this for every configured meter.

  • Page 47: Setting End Of Period Parameters

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Meter Parameters 4.3.1 Setting End of Period Parameters These parameters set the End-of-day minute and End-of-hour minute. End-of-Day Minute This parameter sets the minute of the day when the daily archives are created. The default value of 0 (zero) creates the daily archive at midnight. Valid values are between 0 and 1439.

  • Page 48: Setting A Stream Name

    Configuring Meter Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 The settings in the End of Period section for the meter now take precedence over those set on the Site page. Sample rate alarming – This is the longest period that can elapse between successive fresh samples of process input values without raising the “sample...

  • Page 49: Configuring Meter Type, Product Group, Units, And Primary Input

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Meter Parameters Configuring Meter Type, Product Group, Units, and Primary Input These parameters must be configured before you configure any common or application detail parameters. What you select here affects the available parameters that must be configured for your application.

  • Page 50: Selecting And Configuring Meter Type, Product Group, Units And Primary Input Parameters

    Configuring Meter Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 4.4.1 Selecting and Configuring Meter Type, Product Group, Units and Primary Input Parameters The following table helps you determine what Meter Type and Primary Input parameters must be entered in EAFC Manager based on the kind of meter you are configuring and the primary output of the meter and associated instrumentation.

  • Page 51: Product Group

    The Product Group represents what you are measuring (i.e., gas or liquid). The Product Group drop-down list allows you to select the appropriate Product Group for your application. Refer to the MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide for detailed information. Note: The Product Injected Meter Type feature produces an Accumulation Overflow error. The associated flow calculations will be invalid.
  • Page 52 Once these parameters are configured, the parameters that you see on EAFC Manager are those that apply to your application. That is, what you see on the MVI69E-AFC Manager page is dependent on these parameter configuration settings. Troubleshooting Tip: If the EAFC Manager displays an "Illegal Data Value" message, it typically indicates an invalid meter type or product group configuration.

  • Page 53: Configuring Common Parameters

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters Configuring Common Parameters Common parameters are common to all applications. These parameters are always visible and should be configured. Common parameters include:  Physical Device  Reference Conditions  Accumulators and Flow Rates ...

  • Page 54: Selecting The Physical Device

    Common Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Selecting the Physical Device Select your device from the drop-down list. Selects here change calculation methods based on the meter. If you are using a differential gas type meter, measuring differential pressure, you have the option of selecting from the following standards: ...

  • Page 55: Specifying Reference Temperature And Pressure

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters Specifying Reference Temperature and Pressure (Reference Conditions) Measurements of gas and liquids are calculated based on their characteristics at a specific temperature and atmospheric pressure. Specify the reference conditions in this area. The default values are 15°C/101.325 kPaa (SI) and 60°F/14.696psia (US), which are the standard API base conditions.

  • Page 56: Setting Accumulators And Flow Rates

    Common Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Setting Accumulators and Flow Rates 5.3.1 Flow Rate Period Unit Click on the F box to change the flow rate period. LOW RATE PERIOD UNIT Page 56 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc. December 18, 2018...

  • Page 57: Flow Rate Unit

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters 5.3.2 Flow Rate Unit Click on the F box to change the flow rate unit. LOW RATE UNIT ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 57 of 145 December 18, 2018...

  • Page 58: Accumulation Unit

    Common Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 5.3.3 Accumulation Unit Click on the A box to change volume accumulator units. CCUMULATOR UNIT 5.3.4 Accumulator Rollover This is the value when mass accumulators are reset to zero and it 1 greater than the highest value that the accumulator may hold.

  • Page 59: Configuring Process Input Scaling

    If input data ROCESS NPUT is not within the configured range, the MVI69E-AFC will flag an alarm on the Meter Monitor dialog box (refer to Meter Monitor section) and the alarm bit for the meter is set.

  • Page 60: Enabling/Disabling The Meter (Control Opts)

    To retrieve the status of a meter, click the R button in the Meter Configuration area. Note: The meter can also be enabled or disabled from ladder logic (refer to the MVI69E-AFC Setup and Configuration Guide). Backplane Return There is at least one backplane function block that is repeatedly and frequently delivered from the processor (PLC) to the module.
  • Page 61 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters You can select desired values from the Modbus database which the module delivers to the PLC automatically and on a regular basis without having to create and issue a separate backplane transaction, such as Modbus Gateway in order to retrieve those values.

  • Page 62: Configuring Calculation Options

    ALCULATION dialog. Details on each option can be found in the Modbus Dictionary. Options that to not apply to the current application are grayed out. See Calculations Options in the MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide for detailed information. Page 62 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 63: Configuring Resettable Accumulators

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters Configuring Resettable Accumulators The module supports a total of 12 accumulators per meter channel divided into categories:  Non-Resettable Accumulators (6)  Resettable Accumulators (4)  Archive Accumulators (2) Click the R button. ESETTABLE CCUM The accumulator types are independent.

  • Page 64: Non-Resettable Accumulators

    Common Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 5.8.1 Non-Resettable Accumulators The non-resettable accumulators are only reset when the accumulator rollover value is reached. The accumulator rollover value, and the accumulator unit must be configured using the EAFC Manager. The module supports six non-resettable accumulators in order to show the measure quantity to be totalized.

  • Page 65: Resettable Accumulators

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters 5.8.2 Resettable Accumulators From the Resettable Accumulator Select dialog, click O PTIONS The resettable accumulators are referred to as:  Resettable Accumulator 1  Resettable Accumulator 2  Resettable Accumulator 3  Resettable Accumulator 4 Resettable Accumulators are configured from the Resettable Accumulator Select dialog box.
  • Page 66 Common Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Each Resettable Accumulator can be configured to represent a different quantity as follows: Modbus address for accumulator Default Value Accumulator select (Meter-relative) Net (code 3) Resettable accumulator 1 Gross (code 4) Resettable accumulator 2...
  • Page 67 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters Resetting from Ladder Logic The ladder logic may send a meter signals block to command one or more resettable accumulators to be reset. This feature is especially important for applications involving field installations that require shipping and/or receiving product batches of predetermined size.
  • Page 68 Common Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Resetting when the Accumulator Rollover Value is reached The resettable accumulator is reset when the accumulator rollover value is reached. You must configure the accumulator rollover value using the MVI69E- AFC Manager software (Meter Configuration).

  • Page 69: Net Accumulator Calculation

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters 5.8.3 Net Accumulator Calculation The Net Accumulator Calculation depends on the product group (gas or liquid). For gas applications, the Net Accumulator is calculated as follows: Gross Accumulator Net Accumulator Converts to Reference Temperature and Pressure...

  • Page 70: Accumulator Totalizer And Residue

    Common Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 5.8.4 Accumulator Totalizer and Residue The accumulators are expressed as the totalizer and residue parts. This implementation allows the accumulation of a wide range of increments, while keeping a high precision of fractional part with an approximately constant and small round off error.

  • Page 71: Meter Alarm Control Options

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters 5.10 Meter Alarm Control Options Click C from the Meter Configuration page. ONTROL PTIONS Bits 0 through 4 allow you to set up alarm configurations. Alarming Action Alarming: require manual If set, then any alarm appearing in the Meter Alarms, registers (I-30 through I-37) must be manually acknowledged by writing a “1”...
  • Page 72 Common Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Alarming Action Alarming: Acknowledge If set, then the acknowledgement of any alarm requires that the action is sealable Weights & Measures switch be in the "unlocked" position. If clear, then alarm acknowledgement requires only that the acknowledging operator have the necessary permission ("Troubleshooting",...

  • Page 73: Setting Stream Options And Enabling/Disabling Meters

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters 5.11 Setting Stream Options and Enabling/Disabling Meters Meters are often used for the measurement of different products at different times. The reasons for doing so include cost and convenience (a pipeline may carry gasoline one day and fuel oil the next) and accounting (a plant may receive product from several different suppliers who must be paid).
  • Page 74 Modbus register, hense in exceptional circumstances it can be issued from anywhere, such as by a SCADA system connected to one of the Modbus ports or by the MVI69E-AFC Manager itself via the Modbus Master window. Parameters whose values may depend on the properties of the product being measured are configured for each stream separately.
  • Page 75 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Common Parameters Stream Option Definition The calculations described up to this point are those recommended by API and performed by the vast majority of users of linear meters. Some users, however, may prefer to keep the meter factor at exactly 1.0000 and periodically adjust the K-factor with a meter prove;...

  • Page 77: Configuring Differential Meter Parameters

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Differential Meter Parameters Configuring Differential Meter Parameters If you select Differential Meter as the Meter Type, you will select either Differential Pressure or Flow Rate as the Primary input. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 77 of 145...
  • Page 78 Differential Meter Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 If you select Differential Pressure as the Primary Input, you must configure the following parameters: Parameter Description DP Flow If at any time the differential pressure input value is less than the DP Flow...
  • Page 79 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Differential Meter Parameters If you select Flow Rate as the primary input, you must configure the following parameter: FR Flow Threshold – If at any time, the flow rate value is less than the FR Flow Threshold parameter, the module will treat the flow rate as zero (no flow).

  • Page 81: Configuring Linear Meter Pulse Count Options

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Linear Meter Pulse Count Options Configuring Linear Meter Pulse Count Options If you select Linear Meter with Pulse count as the main Input parameter, you must configure the following parameters: ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 81 of 145...
  • Page 82 Linear Meter Pulse Count Options MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Parameter Description Frequency flow This is the threshold value for pulse frequency. If the received value is less than threshold the configured threshold, it is deemed to be zero. Pulse input...

  • Page 83: Configuring Linear Meter Pulse Frequency Options

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Linear Meter Pulse Frequency Options Configuring Linear Meter Pulse Frequency Options If you are configuring a Linear Meter with the main input as Pulse Frequency, you must configure the following parameters: Parameter Description Frequency Flow Threshold This is the threshold value for pulse frequency.
  • Page 84 Linear Meter Pulse Count Options MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Page 84 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc. December 18, 2018...

  • Page 85: Configuring Gas Parameters

    Default relative density Normally, the MVI69E-AFC uses the Detail Characterization Method of the AGA 8 standard to calculate the density of the gas from its composition as given by the molar analysis. The density is used in all subsequent calculations.
  • Page 86 Check the Override relative density box, then click Done. You can now change the default relative density value. Default Fpv Normally, the MVI69E-AFC uses the Detail Characterization Method of the AGA 8 standard to calculate the compressibilities of the gas from its composition as given by the molar analysis. The compressibilities are used in all subsequent calculations.
  • Page 87 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Gas Parameters Parameter Description Check the Override heating value box, then click Done. You can now change the default relative density value. If you check Default heating value is volumetric, the output value is indicated as volume versus mass.

  • Page 89: Configuring Liquid Parameters

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Liquid Parameters 10 Configuring Liquid Parameters This area is visible when the product group is set to a liquid group. Enter the values for Default Reference Density, Vapor Pressure, Default Ctl, Default Cpl and Shrinkage factor.
  • Page 90 Liquid Parameters MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 If the Product Group is set to Oil-wtr emulsions (Crd), Oil-wtr emulsions (NGL), all parameters are visible and Water density @ 60°F (kg/m3) is added. If the Product Group is set to Produced/injected water, the Water Salinity (% mass) parameter, along with the Dflt reference density (°API) are the only two...
  • Page 91 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Gas Parameters The following parameters describe all requirements for the calculations: Low Limit High Limit Default Parameter 0 kg/m 2000 kg/m Dflt Reference Density 0 Rd60 2.0 Rd60 -60.75°API 320°API 100,000 kPa (14,000 psi) Default Vapor Pressure...

  • Page 93: Configuring Density Units

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Density Units 11 Configuring Density Units Liquid density units may be expressed as:  Density is in kg/m  Relative density Tbse/60ºF  API gravity ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 93 of 145 December 18, 2018...
  • Page 94 Density Units MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Page 94 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc. December 18, 2018...

  • Page 95: Configuring Primary Input Characteristics

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Configuring Primary Input Characteristics 12 Configuring Primary Input Characteristics Parameter Description Primary Input Measured This value specifies the physical property of the fluid that is quantity measured directly or indirectly by the primary input.  Mass ...

  • Page 97: Configuring K-Factor Characteristics

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 K-factor Characteristics 13 Configuring K-factor Characteristics This area is visible when the meter type is Linear. Click the Measured quantity and Flow input unit fields to choose the quantity type and Flow input unit for this meter.
  • Page 98 K-factor Characteristics MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 The K-factor units available for selection will depend on the selected measured quantity. For a linear (pulse) meter: gross volume = (pulses/K-factor) x meter factor The K-factor is a factor that converts raw pulse count (from the Pulse Meter) to a volume and is expressed as Pulses per unit volume, such as "1000 pulses per...

  • Page 99: Configuring Meter Factors

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Meter Factor 14 Configuring Meter Factors Meters may begin to wear out over time and the actual measured volume (the "gross volume") will tend to drift from the nominal measured volume (the "indicated volume"). The factor that corrects "indicated" to "gross" is called the "meter factor", and is a number very close to 1.
  • Page 100 (Since flow rate depends on the meter factor according to API, but meter factor depends on flow rate according to the linearization table, the MVI69E-AFC performs a second iteration of the interpolation in order to obtain an accurate meter factor).
  • Page 101 MVI69E-AFC will sort it all out. If you do not want to enter meter factor linearization data, then populate only one entry (e.g., the first) leaving the other four empty (all zero).

  • Page 103: Installing The Module In The Rack

    15 Installing the Module in the Rack If you have not already installed and configured your processor and power supply, please do so before installing the MVI69E-AFC. Refer to the processor documentation for installation instructions. Warning: You must follow all safety instructions when installing this or any other electronic devices.

  • Page 105: Connecting The Mvi69E-Afc Module To The Eafc Manager

    AFC; Ethernet or Serial. The top port (eth0) is used to create Ethernet connections. Serial 1 and Serial 2 are both available for serial connections. You will need the correct cables to connect the MVI69E-AFC to the computer running EAFC Manager. The null-modem cable as well as any required adapter cables are included in the box with the module.
  • Page 106 This section describes how to connect your PC to one of the serial ports on the module. Connect the DB-9 adapter to a serial port of the MVI69E-AFC (P1 or P2). Refer to the port labels on the front of the module to find the correct port.
  • Page 107 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 RSLogix Start EAFC Manager, and select the port settings at C OMMUNICATIONS . The default serial communication settings are shown OCAL ETTINGS in the following illustration. The EAFC Manager will establish communication with the module. Open the...

  • Page 109: Downloading The Project To The Module

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Project Download 17 Downloading the Project to the Module In EAFC Manager, click P ROJECT OWNLOAD ROJECT This action opens the Local Port Settings window. If you are downloading via the network, click TCP/IP: If you are downloading through one of the serial ports, click S ERIAL ProSoft Technology, Inc.
  • Page 110 RSLogix MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Enter the port parameters to use, and then click D During the download operation, the following progress window is displayed: When the file transfer is complete, the following window is displayed: Troubleshooting Tip: If the EAFC Manager displays an "Illegal Data Value" message, it typically indicates an invalid meter type or product group configuration.

  • Page 111: Creating An Rslogix Project And Importing The Aois

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 RSLogix 18 Creating an RSLogix Project and Importing the AOIs 18.1 Create your RSLogix Project Create a new RSLogix/Studio 5000 project. In the Controller Organization window, expand the I/O Configuration folder. Right-click on the CompactBus Local icon to open a shortcut menu.
  • Page 112 RSLogix MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 In the Select Module Type dialog box, select 1769-M . Click the C ODULE REATE button. Enter the Name and select the Slot location of the module. In addition, enter the following values: Parameter Value...
  • Page 113 Click on the Connection tab to adjust the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) setting for your application. 5ms is the recommended default RPI time, do not use an RPI setting below 5ms. Click OK. The MVI69E-AFC module is now visible in the I/O Configuration folder. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 113 of 145...

  • Page 114: Importing The Meter-Specific And Main Aoi Rungs

    RSLogix MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 18.2 Importing the Meter-Specific and Main AOI Rungs You can import multiple meter-specifc Add-On rungs in a routine. These rungs must precede the Main AOI69EAFC instruction. The meter-specific AOIs can all be on a single rung, but the main AOI instruction must be on a separate rung.
  • Page 115 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 RSLogix When the following window opens, select the Tags section as shown below: Edit the default AOI rung. The 4 tags are as follows:  AFC – This tag must match the tag of the MAIN AOI that you will import last.
  • Page 116 RSLogix MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 When finished importing the necessary meter-specific rungs for your project, import the MAIN MVI69E-AFC Add-On Instruction. Right-click on the rung below the last meter-specific AOI. Click on I MPORT UNGS Select the MVI69EAFC_AddOn_Rung_Main_v1_x file and click I...
  • Page 117 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 RSLogix 10 Select the Tags section to display the following menu: The tags shown here are as follows:  AFC – This should match the tag name used when importing the meter specific Add-On Instructions. It will be of data type AFCEModuleDef.
  • Page 118 RSLogix MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 11 When the import is complete, the Add-On Instructions appear similar to the following example: The procedure has imported User-Defined data types that will be used by the sample program. Page 118 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
  • Page 119 MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 RSLogix The procedure imports the controller tags that will be used by the sample program. 12 The import procedure is now complete. Save your project. Note: An example containing all meter runs and meter types is provided as a .ACD file. This utilizes additional processor memory when not using all meter types, so while it is not recommended to use this as a base, it is available as a sample from our website.

  • Page 120: Configuring The Aois

    RSLogix MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 18.3 Configuring the AOIs Now that all of the AOI’s are in the project, you may now configure the ladder for the rest of your application. Below is a partial screen shot of the sample .ACD...

  • Page 121: Mvi69E-Afc Web Page

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Using the Module Web Page 19 MVI69E-AFC Web Page The MVI69E-AFC web page is accessible through any browser simply by typing the module’s IP address. From this page, you can view general information about the module as well as upgrade the firmware.

  • Page 122: Firmware Upgrade Link

    Using the Module Web Page MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 19.1 Firmware Upgrade Link Click on the Firmware Upgrade link to upgrade firmware if instructed to do so from the support group. 19.2 Component Integrity Link Click on the Component Integrity link to view the following information: ...

  • Page 123: Software Component Detail Information

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Using the Module Web Page 19.2.1 Software Component Detail Information Hover or click on the relevant software component identifier in the table to view the software component detail information. The software component detail information displays the following information:...

  • Page 124: Component Integrity

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 19.2.2 Component Integrity Page Operation The ProSoft MVI69E-AFC hash checking is performed by an internal process which scans each legally relevant software component once every 4 minutes and 30 seconds. The outcome of this scan is stored in a result file. The hash checking process runs continuously and is independent of all other processes that run on the module.

  • Page 125: Verification

    “application” firmware-image that adjusts/enhances the “base” environment and components the directly implement the measurement and flow computation. Both firmware images are required for full implementation of the ProSoft MVI69E- AFC Enhanced Liquid & Gas Flow Computer for CompactLogix® module. Both firmware images contain legally relevant software components.
  • Page 126 Using the Module Web Page MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Information is viewable for each of the 12 available meters. Click on the appropriate meter for data that pertains to that meter. If you hover or click over a meter, links appear under the appropriate headings.

  • Page 127: Site Configuration

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Using the Module Web Page 19.3.1 Site Configuration Site Configuration Overview Click on the Overview link to display the following information: Site status LED indicators are displayed just under the meter selection links. These alarms are displayed on the Site Header, Meter Header, and alarm indication sections ProSoft Technology, Inc.
  • Page 128 Using the Module Web Page MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Site Header LEDs Site Header Value Text LED Color EAFC released status False EAFC released True Green Error Black Checksum alarm False Checksum alarm Green True Error Black Watchdog status False Watchdog inactive...

  • Page 129: Meter Configuration

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Using the Module Web Page 19.3.2 Meter Configuration Selecting Meter Streams You can select specific streams per meter from any of the meter pages. Simply select the appropriate meter stream from the drop-down list as shown. ProSoft Technology, Inc.
  • Page 130 Using the Module Web Page MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Meter Configuration Links Meter Configuration contains the following links:  Overview  Physical Device  Identification  Process Input Scaling Click on any of the links for meter configuration information. Overview The Meter Configuration page displays the following information:...

  • Page 131: Stream Configuration

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Using the Module Web Page Process Input Scaling The Process Input Scaling page displays the following data: 19.3.3 Stream Configuration Stream Configuration contains the following links:  Overview  Identification  Analysis Click on any of the links for Stream Configuration data.

  • Page 132: Meter Calculations

    Using the Module Web Page MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 19.3.4 Meter Calculations Meter Calculations provide the following data:  Reference Conditions  Process Inputs  Heating value  Flow Calculations  Flow Rates Click on any of the links for Meter Calculation information.
  • Page 133 MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Using the Module Web Page Flow Calculations Flow Rates ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 133 of 145 December 18, 2018...

  • Page 134: Prosoft Technology, Inc

    Using the Module Web Page MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 19.3.5 Meter Accumulators Meter Accumulators provide the following data:  Quantity Rollover  Resettable  Non-Resettable Click any link for detailed information. Quantity Rollover Resettable Non-Resettable Page 134 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 135: Meter Status

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Using the Module Web Page 19.3.6 Meter Status The meter status area provides alarm information for the selected meter and stream. In this example, the Active Stream indicates the active stream for Meter 1. You can change the meter stream by selecting the requested stream from the Meter Stream dropdown.
  • Page 136 Using the Module Web Page MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Meter enable Displays meter enable/disable state. Checksum Alarms Click to display details on the following:  Alarm Indicators – Checksum Alarms Meter alarm  Alarm Indicators – Meter Alarms  Alarm Indicators – Meter Errors Process Input ...

  • Page 137: Data Displays

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Using the Module Web Page 19.3.7 Data Displays In addition to the information provided above, the web page displays current data along the bottom of the page. This information displayed automatically changes every few seconds and displays: ...

  • Page 139: What's Next

    Congratulations! Your MVI69E-AFC is now configured and running. There are a number of features and customizations that you can set up and use. The MVI69E-AFC Reference Guide contains a wealth of information that will help you get the most out of your module.
  • Page 140 What’s Next MVI69E-AFC ♦ 4.04 Page 140 of 145 ProSoft Technology, Inc. December 18, 2018...

  • Page 141: Support, Service And Warranty

    Details about the serial, Ethernet or Fieldbus devices interfaced to the module, if any. Note: For technical support calls within the United States, ProSoft’s 24/7 after-hours phone support is available for urgent plant-down issues. Detailed contact information for all our worldwide locations is available on the following page.
  • Page 142 Support, Service and Warranty MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Setup and Configuration Guide Europe / Middle East / Africa Asia Pacific Regional Office Regional Office Phone: +33.(0)5.34.36.87.20 Phone: +603.7724.2080 europe@prosoft-technology.com asiapc@prosoft-technology.com Languages spoken: French, English Languages spoken: Bahasa, Chinese, English, REGIONAL TECH SUPPORT Japanese, Korean support.emea@prosoft-technology.com...

  • Page 143: Warranty Information

    Phone: +54.911.4565.8119 scone@prosoft-technology.com Languages spoken: Spanish, English 21.2 Warranty Information For complete details regarding ProSoft Technology's TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE, WARRANTY, SUPPORT, SERVICE, and RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION INSTRUCTIONS, please see the documents at: www.prosoft-technology/legal Documentation is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 145: Index

    MVI69E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04 Support, Service and Warranty Setup and Configuration Guide Remapping Button • 43 Reset from AFC Manager • 66 Index Reset from Ladder Logic • 67 Reset Upon Archive Period End or Reset Upon Event • Reset When the Accumulator Rollover Value is Reached •...

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