Flow rate indicator / totalizer with linearization, high/low flow rate alarms, scaled pulse output, analog output (58 pages)
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FLOW RATE INDICATOR / TOTALIZER WITH LINEARIZATION AND SCALED PULSE OUTPUT Signal input: pulse, NAMUR or coil flowmeter signal Signal output: one scaled pulse reflecting total Options: intrinsically safe backlight F-Series - Field mounted indicators for safe and hazardous areas More info: www.fluidwell.com/fseries...
● incorrect functioning of the unit or connected instruments. A note informs you of important information. WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT For warranty and technical support on your Fluidwell products, visit our internet site www.fluidwell.com or contact us at support@fluidwell.com. MODEL REFERENCE Hardware version: 03.03.xx...
F016-P User Manual SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY ● Explosion hazard: Never open the unit when explosive atmosphere is present, and the unit is connected to a power supply or consuming device like the internal battery supply. ● Risk of electric shock: Only open the unit if all leads are free of potential electrical energy.
Fig. 1: The F016 This manual describes the daily use, configuration and installation of the F016-P with pulse input from a flowmeter and its available options. The following figure shows the F016-P used in a typical application. Fig. 2:...
● Several options are available for powering the sensor. 3.2.3 OUTPUT ● A scalable pulse output is available from the F016-P, reflecting the passing of a programmable quantity. ● Several driving options are available, depending on the ordered Type. 3.2.4...
Section 2: Safety [»5] INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the daily use and operation of the F016-P. For this, the F-Series is equipped with a control panel that provides the operator with various functions, information and operating modes. 4.1.1...
F016-P User Manual Normally, the display is updated depending on the refresh rate selected in the configuration settings. By pressing any key, the display switches to refreshing the information 8 times per second. After 30 seconds of key inactivity, the display returns to the configured refresh rate.
User Manual F016-P 4.4.2 INTERNAL ERROR When an internal error occurs, “ALARM” will be displayed. Press the SELECT key several times to display the 4-digit error code. Consult for more information. Section B: Troubleshooting [»52] Page 10 FW_F016-P_M_v0501-01_EN...
INTRODUCTION This chapter describes how technicians can use configuration settings to configure the F-Series for optimal functionality. Configuration of the F016-P can be done in SETUP mode, using the front keys. CONFIGURING USING SETUP MODE For an overview of Operating modes, see Section 4.1.1: Operating modes [»8]...
User Manual F016-P 5.2.3 CHANGING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS A menu item either contains a value (a number with optionally a decimal point and sign, e.g. -123.45) or a selection list (e.g. L – m - USGAL). After a menu item is selected in the SETUP menu, a new value can be programmed by performing the following steps.
F016-P User Manual SETUP MENU OVERVIEW TOTAL DEFAULT UNIT L - m3 - kg - lb - GAL - USGAL - bbl - no unit DECIMALS 0 - 3 0.000010 - 9,999,999 K-FACTOR DECIMALS K-FACTOR 0 - 6 FLOW RATE...
User Manual F016-P SETUP MENU EXPLANATIONS 5.4.1 MENU 1: TOTAL Calculating the K-factor for Total The K-factor is used to convert the flowmeter pulse frequency to a quantity. Two examples are given. Example 1 ● The flowmeter generates 2.4813 pulses per liter.
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255. The lower the number of pulses, the higher the power consumption of ● the F016-P will be (important for battery powered applications). For low frequency applications (below 10 Hz), do not program more ●...
● 4.1: POWER MANAGEMENT > LCD UPDATE BATTERY MODE The F016-P has two main modes: operational and shelf mode. In shelf mode the product can be stored for several years with extremely low power consumption from the battery. All settings and totals are maintained in memory.
5.4.5 MENU 5: FLOWMETER FLOWMETER SIGNAL Selects the type of input sensor pickup / signal. The F016-P can process several types of input signal. The settings with LP are used to apply a built-in low-pass filter. FLOWMETER SELECTION CHARACTERISTICS TYPE OF SIGNAL...
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User Manual F016-P K-Factor KF0=51.64178 MF1=0.691300 KF1=35.7 @ 64Hz. KF2=47.5 @ 93Hz. MF2=0.919798 MF3=1.041792 KF3=53.8 @ 161Hz. KF4=49.2 @ 336Hz. MF4=0.952717 KF5=52.9 @ 514Hz. MF5=1.024364 51.6 35.7 Frequency 64 93 10,000 Fig. 7: Example of K-Factors and linearization points When a new frequency is measured, the corresponding Meter Factor is calculated by interpolating between the linearization points.
F016-P User Manual LINEARIZATION DECIMALS Determines the number of decimals for the frequency entered at FREQUENCY . The following can be selected: 6.1..8: LINEARIZATION > FREQ. / M-FACTOR 1..8 00000 – 1111.1 – 222.22 – 33.333 5.4.7 MENU 7: PULSE OUTPUT...
Personnel must read and understand this Operating Manual before carrying out its instructions. ● The F016-P 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.
F016-P User Manual HANDLING THE F016-P ENCLOSURE 6.2.1 IDENTIFICATION The F-Series can be supplied as suitable for Safe Area or Hazardous Area. Suitability for Intrinsic Safety is indicated in the model Type XI. Refer to for identification and installation labels Section 7: Intrinsically safe applications [»38]...
User Manual F016-P Fig. 10: 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, the installation label, or in . The production SETUP 8.3: OTHERS >...
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F016-P User Manual Closing / replacing the cover 1. Re-insert all terminals to their original position. 2. Carefully position the front cover onto the back cover, making sure that the gasket falls nicely into the gutter of the back cover.
User Manual F016-P MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 6.3.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS Aluminum and stainless steel enclosures 75 mm (2.95") 90 mm (3.54") 130 mm (5.12") 112 mm (4.40") 12mm 12mm 30 mm 30 mm 30mm 30mm M16 x 1,5 M16 x 1,5 M20 x 1,5...
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F016-P User Manual Non-metallic enclosures 75 mm (2.95") 130 mm (5.12") 112 mm (4.40") 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 0.12”...
User Manual F016-P 6.3.2 MOUNTING THE F-SERIES The enclosure can be installed by itself or with the aid of a mounting plate in the configurations shown below. When the product is installed on a wall or onto a meter, please use components and installation techniques that are suitable for the used materials.
● The wire screens shall be terminated at one side to prevent wire loops. Inside of the F016-P, 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 insulate the wire screen with a shrink tube at the F016-P side.
F016-P Connecting Protective Earth to a non-metallic enclosure When the F016-P is supplied with a non-metal enclosure (e.g. plastic), the field mount enclosure meets the requirements of class 2 (double insulated). Therefore any incoming PE conductor can be terminated with an insulating end cap.
C22.2 No. 61010-1 / UL61010-1 / EN/IEC 61010-1. The F016-P can be powered from an external power supply. For Type PX or PD, an optional internal power supply is also available in the form of a lithium battery (Type PB). When both external and internal power supplies are available, the internal power supply is interrupted and will act as a backup supply.
To configure the sensor supply, see for details. Section 6.4.5: Sensor supply [»29] Coil The F016-P is suitable for use with flowmeters with a coil output signal. Two sensitivity levels can be selected with the SETUP-function ( SETUP 5.1: FLOWMETER > SIGNAL [»17]...
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Terminals 1 - 2: NPN signal input The F016-P is suitable for use with flowmeters with a PNP output signal. Terminal 3 offers 3.2V which has to be switched by the sensor to terminal 2 (SIGNAL). For a reliable pulse detection, the pulse amplitude has to go above 1.2V.
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Terminals 1 - 2 and 6: Active signal Reed switch The F016-P is suitable for use with flowmeters with a reed switch. To avoid pulse bounce from the reed-switch, it is advised to select REED LP - low-pass filter ( SETUP 5.1: FLOWMETER >...
TERMINALS 4-5: POWER SUPPLY - TYPE PX AND PD To power the F016-P a 8-30V DC (type PX) or 16-30V DC (type PD) power supply can be applied. Connect the "-" to terminal 4 and the "+" to terminal 5.
Overview of terminal connectors - Type PF or PM 6.6.1 TERMINALS GND-1-2: POWER SUPPLY To power the F016-P with a power supply option of type PF or type PM, connect a suitable power supply to the terminals as indicated in below table. Note: NC is not connected.
To configure the sensor supply, see for details. Section 6.4.5: Sensor supply [»29] Coil The F016-P is suitable for use with flowmeters with a coil output signal. Two sensitivity levels can be selected with the SETUP-function ( SETUP 5.1: FLOWMETER > SIGNAL [»17] ●...
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Terminals 5 - 6: NPN signal input The F016-P is suitable for use with flowmeters with a PNP output signal. For a reliable pulse detection, the pulse amplitude has to go above 1.2 V. Signal setting PNP-LP employs a low-pass...
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Terminals 5 - 7: Active signal Reed switch The F016-P is suitable for use with flowmeters with a reed switch. To avoid pulse bounce from the reed switch, it is advised to select REED LP - low-pass filter ( SETUP 5.1: FLOWMETER >...
User Manual F016-P 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 Type XI. If Type XI is not indicated your unit is not suitable for Intrinsically Safe applications!
Personnel must read and understand this Operating Manual before carrying out its instructions. ● The F016-P 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.
User Manual F016-P 7.2.2 ELECTRICAL DATA - CONTROL DRAWING trol Dr ing F -P-XI Ce t r ific t a ion F0-SERIES – Type -XI T RMINAL CONNE CTORS F0 ERIE c mm on ground Ce tif r ica e number: CSA.08.2059461...
F016-P User Manual 7.2.3 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.
User Manual F016-P 7.2.4 ELECTRICAL DATA - ANNEX 1 Annex 1 ( mo el p s eci fic) to prod uct certif c i ates KEMA 03ATEX1168 X, IECEx DEK 08. 00 6 X Model F0..-P-XI Int nal supply for use w...
7.3.1 POWER SUPPLY The F016-P can be powered from an external power supply. For Types PX or PD, an optional internal power supply is also available in the form of an intrinsically safe lithium primary battery (Type PC). When both external and internal power supplies are available, the internal power supply is interrupted and will serve as a backup supply.
Sensor supply voltage on Terminal 3: 1.2-3.2V DC. Please note: Type PX may be used in combination with the battery (Type PC). PX will power the F016-P, the battery will be disabled automatically until the power is disconnected 7.4.2 F016-P-OT-PX-XI-(ZB) - EX IA IIC/IIIC Fig. 40:...
F016-P-OT-PX-XI-ZB - Ex ia IIC/IIIC - Intrinsically Safe application Please note: Type PX may be used in combination with the battery (Type PC). PX will power the F016-P, the battery will be disabled automatically until the power is disconnected. 7.4.4 F016-P-OT-PD-XI-ZB - EX IA IIC/IIIC Fig. 42:...
Personnel must read and understand this Operating Manual before carrying out its instructions. ● The F016-P 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.
F016-P User Manual BATTERY REPLACEMENT 8.3.1 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. Do not recharge, crush, disassemble, incinerate, heat above its rated temperature or expose the contents to water.
User Manual F016-P 8.3.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Before starting the battery replacement procedure, make sure that the marking on the new battery corresponds with the type of installation, as shown in Section 8.3.1: Safety instructions [»47] When used in Intrinsically Safe applications - Type PC: The hook-and-loop fastener that holds the battery is antistatic and thus fit for Hazardous Area use.
F016-P User Manual APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION GENERAL DISPLAY Type High intensity reflective numeric and alphanumeric LCD, UV-resistant Digits 7 with height 17mm (0.67”) and 11 with height 8mm (0.31”). Various symbols and measuring units. Dimensions 90 x 40 mm (3.5” x 1.6”)
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User Manual F016-P POWER REQUIREMENTS Type PB SAFE AREA ONLY - Standard lithium primary battery. Life up to 5 years. Type PC INTRINSICALLY SAFE - Certified lithium primary battery. Life up to 5 years. Type PD 16-30 V DC. Max power consumption 1 W.
F016-P User Manual HAZARDOUS AREA (TYPE XI OR XF) Intrinsically safe ATEX appr. KEMA 05ATEX1168 X IECEx appr. IECEx KEM 08.0006X Type XI II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Ex ia IIC T4 Ga II 1 D Ex ia IIIC T 100ºC Da...
APPENDIX B - TROUBLESHOOTING Table 1 lists and describes how to troubleshoot problems that can occur when installing or operating the F016-P. Table 2 lists internal alarm codes and conditions signaled by a blinking ALARM flag on the display ). Press the SELECT key several times to display the 4-digit error code shown in Table 2.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY EU De cla tio n of Conformi Fluidwell F0‒Series indicators he , February 2022 We, Fluidwell BV, declare under our s e ol respons ibility that the F0 ‒Series indicators are de igne d and will operate conform the following applicable European...
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User Manual F016-P LIST OF CONFIGURATION SETTINGS SETTING DEFAULT DATE: DATE: TOTAL UNIT DECIMALS K-FACTOR DECIMALS K-FACTOR FLOW RATE UNIT TIME UNIT DECIMALS K-FACTOR DECIMALS K-FACTOR CALCULATION CUT-OFF DISPLAY FUNCTION total BACKLIGHT BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS POWER MANAGEMENT LCD UPDATE 1 sec...
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F016-P User Manual OTHERS TYPE / MODEL F016-P SOFTWARE VERSION 03.xx.xx SERIAL NUMBER xxxxxxx PASS CODE 0000 TAG NUMBER 0000000 FW_F016-P_M_v0501-01_EN Page 55...
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