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Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide
D301786X012
June 2018
Quick Start Guide:
Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer
Remote Automation Solutions

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  • Page 1 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Quick Start Guide: Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Remote Automation Solutions...
  • Page 2 Emerson office. You can also receive the same quality training via our live, interactive Emerson Virtual Classroom and save on travel costs. For our complete schedule and further information, contact the Remote Automation Solutions Training Department at 800- 338-8158 or email us at education@emerson.com.

  • Page 3: Safety First

    Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion. Important Only use batteries supplied with the flow computer or sold by Emerson as spare parts for this flow computer. If you substitute a battery you obtain elsewhere you will void your certification unless it is the identical part from the same manufacturer as that supplied with the flow computer from Emerson.

  • Page 4: Tools Required

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Tools Required Certain tools and equipment are required for installing and servicing the flow computer. Table 1: Required Tools Tool Torque wrench For bolting/mounting the flow computer 2.5 mm hexagonal wrench...

  • Page 5: Removing/Replacing The Retaining Clamp

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Removing/Replacing the Retaining Clamp For flameproof ATEX/IEC applications, each end cap includes a retaining clamp which screws down to prevent the end cap from being unscrewed. Front End Cap with Retaining Clamp Fitted...

  • Page 6: Removing The Front Or Rear End Cap

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Retaining Clamp and Screw Removing the Front or Rear End Cap The flow computer includes two threaded end caps (covers). The front end cap includes a window for viewing the HMI module, while the rear end cap provides access to the terminal plate for power and I/O wiring.

  • Page 7: Replacing The Front Or Rear End Cap

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 2. Unscrew the end cap turning it counter-clockwise until the end cap comes off. Set it aside in a safe location. Front End Cap Removing Front End Cap Rear End Cap...

  • Page 8: Bolting Considerations

    Only use bolts supplied with the flow computer or sold by Emerson as spare parts. Refer to the figures, below, for common flow computer assemblies with the bolt length required for proper flow computer installation.
  • Page 9 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Use the following bolt installation procedure: 1. Carbon steel bolts do not require lubrication. Stainless steel bolts are factory-coated with a lubricant to ease installation. Do not apply any additional lubricant when installing either type of bolt.

  • Page 10: Coplanar Mounting Kit

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Coplanar Mounting Kit DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non-hazardous. Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion. Tubular L-shaped bracket 3/8-16 x 1 ½...

  • Page 11: Inline Mounting Kit

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Inline Mounting Kit DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non-hazardous. Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion. Pipe mounting bracket U-bolt 2 ½...

  • Page 12: Traditional Flange Mounting Kit

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Traditional Flange Mounting Kit DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non-hazardous. Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion.

  • Page 13: Terminal Plate

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Terminal Plate The terminal plate includes the various terminal blocks (TB) for power and I/O connections. The terminal plate's appearance varies depending upon whether or not you have the optional 6-channel expansion I/O board installed with 3.81 mm pitch connectors; when it is installed there are eight or nine connections per terminal block instead of six 5.08 mm pitch...
  • Page 14 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 3.81 mm Pitch Connectors...
  • Page 15 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Grounding DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non-hazardous. Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion. The flow computer includes a ground lug on the terminal plate.

  • Page 16: Communications Wiring

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Communications Wiring Notes You do not need to add termination resistors; you can configure termination  through software selections in FBxConnect. You should terminate all shields at chassis ground. ...
  • Page 17 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 RS-422 Port (COM1) on FB device RS-422 Port on external device RS-485 Port (COM1) on FB device RS-485 Port on external device...
  • Page 18 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 COM1: (Unit has no optional I/O)  RS-232 port (COM1) on FB device RS-232 port on external device RS-422 port (COM1) on FB device RS-422 port on external device...
  • Page 19 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 RS-485 port (COM1) on FB device RS-485 port on external device  COM2: (Unit has optional I/O) RS-232 Port (COM2) on FB device RS-232 Port on external device...
  • Page 20 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 RS-485 Port (COM2) on FB device RS-485 Port on external device COM2: (Unit Has no optional I/O)  (COM2 does not have its own GND terminal. Use either GND terminal on the COM1 terminal block.)
  • Page 21 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 RS-485 Port (COM2) on FB device RS-485 Port on external device COM3: (Unit has optional I/O)  RS-232 Port (COM3) on FB device RS-232 Port on external device...
  • Page 22 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 RS-485 Port (COM3) on FB device RS-485 Port on external device COM3: (Unit has no optional I/O)  (COM3 does not have its own GND terminal. Use either GND terminal on the COM1 terminal block.)
  • Page 23 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Ethernet  The Ethernet port is located on the terminal plate. Ethernet Port Notes The default IP address for the Ethernet port is 192.168.1.10.  The default port is 20000 for DNP3 communication.
  • Page 24 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 I/O Wiring DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non-hazardous. Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion. Note You should terminate all shields at chassis ground.
  • Page 25 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 CPU Base I/O (AI/AO1&2, DI/DO1&2) Wiring (when optional I/O not present) ...
  • Page 26 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Optional 6-Channel Expansion I/O Board Wiring: ...
  • Page 27 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 RTD Wiring (when optional I/O also present):  Note The default configuration is 4-wire RTD; you can change the configuration in FBxConnect.
  • Page 28 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 RTD Wiring (when optional I/O not present):  Note The default configuration is 4-wire RTD; you can change the configuration in FBxConnect.

  • Page 29: Power Wiring

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Power Wiring DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non- hazardous. Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion. The flow computer accepts DC power with an input voltage range from 5.7 to 30V. The amount of power required depends on installed options.
  • Page 30 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Solar Power:  Note The picture on the top shows wiring for units with the 6-channel expansion I/O board; the picture on the bottom show wiring for units without this board.
  • Page 31 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Connecting the Main Battery Pack DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this operation is non- hazardous. Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion.
  • Page 32 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 3. Connect the battery to either of the two connectors. 4. Carefully slide the HMI module back onto the tab and tighten the four captive fastening screws. 5. Reattach the end cap. Screw it clockwise (eight full turns) until it is tightly sealed to...

  • Page 33: Replacing The Main Battery Pack

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Replacing the Main Battery Pack Periodically you must replace the main battery pack. FBxConnect provides a battery life indicator to help you monitor battery life. The device provides two battery connectors, enabling you to hot-swap the battery pack in a non-hazardous location.
  • Page 34 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 3. Loosen the two bottom captive fastening screws on the HMI module. Leave the two top screws connected to the battery pack. 4. Grasp the HMI module and gently pull it and the battery pack out of the enclosure, leaving the battery still connected.

  • Page 35: Powering Up/Powering Down The Device

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Powering Up/Powering Down the Device DANGER Do not attempt to connect power or disconnect power from the unit in a hazardous area. Ensure the area is non-hazardous. Failure to do so could result in an explosion.
  • Page 36 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Install Field Tools Configuration Software You install Field Tools software (which included FBxConnect) on your PC to configure the device. Important Field Tools (including FBxConnect) is available as a free software download to ...
  • Page 37 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 2. After software installation re-boot, start Field Tools from either the Windows Start Programs menu or (if you created it) from the desktop icon. 3. Log onto Field Tools. Important The very first time you login with Field Tools, use the default username of admin and leave the password field blank.

  • Page 38: Setup Wizard

    Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 Establish a Connection and Launch the Setup Wizard CAUTION When making multiple FBxConnect connections to the same device (as with a remote and a local connection), be aware that the changes one connection makes to the device may not be immediately visible to other connections, and may even require the other connections to restart FBxConnect before changes become visible.
  • Page 39 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 2. Choose FBx as the Device Platform. 3. Choose a Connection Type For serial: choose the PC Comm port (or the port for the USB/serial adapter).  For WiFi: choose the default WiFi Network. The format for the WiFi Network ...
  • Page 40 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 For IP: Enter the default IP Address for the Ethernet port of 192.168.1.10.  (Your PC must be able to access this address.) 4. Click Connect. Field Tools activates the connection and automatically launches the FBxConnect tool.
  • Page 41 Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301786X012 June 2018 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the device. Click Apply or Next to proceed through pages of the wizard or click Previous to return to a previous page. When you are done, click Finish.
  • Page 42 Emerson Automation Solutions Remote Automation Solutions Emerson FZE P.O. Box 17033 © 2018 Remote Automation Solutions, a business unit of Emerson Automation Solutions. All Jebel Ali Free Zone — South 2 rights reserved. Dubai U.A.E. This publication is for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure...

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