(optional), speed of sound and methane content of gases in pipelines. The FLOWSIC30 may only be used as specified by the manufacturer and as set forth below. Make sure the use of the equipment complies with the technical data, information about the permitted use as well as assembly, installation, ambient and operating conditions.
In these applications, wet gas may also be existent in the gas stream. However, FLOWSIC30 is a gas meter. All specifications of the gas meter apply for dry gas only. Any wet gas in the gas stream may adversely affect the certainty of the measured values and meter function.
▸ Do not carry out any work or repairs on the FLOWSIC30 not described in this manual. ▸ Do not remove, add or modify any components to or on the FLOWSIC30 unless described and specified in the official manufacturer information.
Product description Functional principle 2 . 1 The FLOWSIC30 works according to the principle of ultrasonic transit time difference measurement. Measured signal travel times t and t are defined by the current sound and flow velocity of the gas. Gas velocity v is determined from the difference between the signal travel times. Therefore changes in the sound velocity caused by pressure or temperature fluctuations do not affect the calculated gas flow rate with this method of measurement.
Prerequisites for volume conversion ● Actual process pressure is fed into FLOWSIC30 by one of the methods below: – The process pressure is set to a fix value in FLOWSIC30. – The process pressure is read in from an external HART ®...
Product description System overview 2 . 3 The FLOWSIC30 is designed for use in natural gas production applications for gases such as coal bed methane. The dual-path meter comes with a robust carbon steel meter body and full-titanium transducers. The ultrasonic measurement technology has no moving parts and is virtually maintenance free.
9 Meter body 5 SPU (Signal Processing Unit) Interfaces 2 .4 As a standard, FLOWSIC30 comes with loop-powered 4..20 mA output. The current loop ® supports digital HART communication for setup and diagnosis of the gas meter. The inter- face can be used also to transmit additional measurement data. Optionally, FLOWSIC30 can be ordered with an additional Modbus RS485 interface.
● HCF_SPEC-301, revision 6.0 ● HCF_SPEC-151, revision 8.0 ● HCF_SPEC-99, revision 8.0 ● HCF_SPEC-183, revision 13.0 ● HCF_SPEC-81, revision 8.0 The device type code of the FLOWSIC30 gas meter is 0xC782 (FieldComm/HART ® Founda- tion registration pending) . Point to point wiring The device supports point-to-point connections.
The wet gas detection uses real-time monitoring of multiple diagnostic parameters of the FLOWSIC30 in order to identify wet gas conditions (liquids in the gas stream such as liquid hydrocarbons, water and oil). Liquids in the gas stream are usually undesired in the gas production process and may require appropriate actions such as process optimization or consideration for meter readings.
Data processing in FLOWSIC30 2 . 6 Event logbook 2.6.1 The FLOWSIC30 stores events and parameter changes in the event logbook. All events are saved with time stamp, user logged on and totalizer reading. The event logbook can be accessed via HART ®...
Inspect for damage when unpacking the device. ▸ Document any damage found and report this to the manufacturer. Do not put the FLOWSIC30 into operation if you notice any damage! ▸ Check the scope of delivery for completeness. The standard scope of delivery comprises: ●...
Installation Inlet and outlet piping 3.3.3 FLOWSIC30 should be installed upstream of piping equipment such as valves, pumps, tees or elbows if possible. Fig. 8 Installation instructions ≥ 10 DN FLOWSIC30 ≥ 3 DN In order to achieve the specified meter accuracy, ensure 10D of straight inlet and 3D of straight outlet pipe length as a minimum.
The device signals a malfunction when the FLOWSIC30 is installed against the prescribed flow direction. 1 Position the FLOWSIC30 at the desired location of the pipeline using the lifting gear. Only use the lifting eyes provided to lift and transport the device. If lifting straps are used, wrap them around the meter body.
Wiring work (routing and connecting the power supply and signal cables), which is necessary when installing the FLOWSIC30, is not included in the scope of delivery. The mechanical installation described in Section → 3.3 must be completed first. Comply with the minimum cable specification requirements set out in Section →...
Maximum resistance: 0 … 500 Ω (depending on power supply voltage) In order to ensure sufficient voltage at FLOWSIC30, the maximum loop resistance [Rb] in relation to the power supply voltage [US] must be considered. The operating range of the FLOWSIC30 is given in →...
Requirements for use in hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmospheres 3.4.6 Intended use The FLOWSIC30 is suitable for use in hazardous areas classified as Zone 1 and Zone 2. Certification in accordance with ATEX II 2G Ex db eb ia [ia] IIA T4 Gb Permitted ambient temperature range: -25°C to +60°C...
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The ambient temperature must be within the range specified at the SPU type plate. Once the FLOWSIC30 is installed in the pipeline, the meter body becomes a part of the pipeline. The wall of the pipeline and the meter body is then deemed a zone-separating barrier.
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– The meter body and the electronic housing must be connected to the potential equalization. – Where the FLOWSIC30 is installed in a grounded metal duct, no additional grounding is required for the meter body. The electronics housing must nevertheless be separately grounded.
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The terminal compartment of the FLOWSIC30 complies with the requirements of EN/IEC 60079-7 and IEC 60079-11. The FLOWSIC30 provides non-intrinsically safe wiring as well as intrinsically safe wiring with the interconnected associated equipment in the following manner: 1 Power supply connection and all other field connections as non-intrinsically safe wiring...
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● If the meter body is thermally insulated, the insulation thickness must not exceed 50 mm. The SPU housing must not be insulated. ● The standard paint of the FLOWSIC30 meter body consists of a double layer: Epoxy and Acrylic RAL9002. This combination is the ideal protection of the meter body against corrosion.
Commissioning via HART 4 .2 Required tools and accessories 4.2.1 ● Field Communicator with .dd file of the FLOWSIC30 (provided on the product CD) Establish the connection to FLOWSIC30 4.2.2 In order to start the commissioning procedure via HART ®...
For detailed information, please refer to the FLOWgate software manual. 1 Install the FLOWgate operating software on a laptop/PC. 2 Connect the FLOWSIC30 to this laptop/PC using the service adapter, → p. 55, §4.3.3. 3 Start FLOWgate , either by selecting the “FLOWgate” entry in the program group “SICK”...
Commissioning and operation 4 Connect the service adapter and laptop or PC with the USB cable. 5 Establish a connection to the device. 6 After completion of work, close the FLOWSIC30 properly,→ p. 56, §4.3.4. Closing the FLOWSIC30 4.3.4 1 Check the seal on the signal process- ing unit adapter.
The analog signal can represent a variety of different output value sources (→ Fig. 32): Fig. 32 List of output value sources To adapt the FLOWSIC30 to the different application conditions, the analog output has to be configured. The adjustment of the analog output requires the change of various parameters.
Checking the meter health 5.1.2 The FLOWSIC30 provides the user with further details on alarms, warnings and status information in the following manner: ● The LCD display indicates active system alarms and warnings. If a current error or warning is active, a corresponding message will be displayed providing further information on the event.
Repair 5 .2 Any repair work on the measuring system may be carried out by the SICK service or by specially trained persons only. The training is provided by the manufacturer. The success- fully completed SICK service training must be proved by a certificate.
Contact 6.1.1 Contact your local SICK representative for assistance. Clearance certificate 6.1.2 A clearcance certificate will be provided by your local SICK representative, if necessary. Packaging 6.1.3 Make sure, the FLOWSIC30 cannot be damaged during transport. Disposal Information 6 . 2 Materials 6.2.1...
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