Flow rate monitor / totalizer with linearization, high/low flowrate alarms, scaled pulse output, analog output (60 pages)
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User Manual F012-P FLOW RATE INDICATOR / TOTALIZER Signal input: pulse, NAMUR or coil flowmeter signal 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...
F012-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 F012 This manual describes the daily use, configuration and installation of the F012-P with pulse input from a flowmeter and its available options. The following figure shows the F012-P used in a typical application.
● Panel mount enclosure (Types HB, HC) ● Flame-proof enclosure (Type XF) ● Display backlight (Type ZB). INSTALLATION EXAMPLE Following parts can be recognized in below installation example. Fig. 3: Installation example F012-P 1. Front cover 3. Label 5. Keys 2. Display 4. Back cover 6.
Section 2: Safety [»5] INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the daily use and operation of the F012-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...
F012-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 F012-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 [»50] Page 10 FW_F012-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 F012-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 F012-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.
F012-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 F012-P When a different unit is selected, the displayed values are NOT recalculated. TOTAL UNIT Determines the measurement unit for total and accumulated total. The following units can be selected: L - m3 - kg - lb - GAL - USGAL - bbl - no unit Changing the measurement unit will have consequences for operator and setup values.
255. The lower the number of pulses, the higher the power consumption of ● the F012-P will be (important for battery powered applications). For low frequency applications (below 10 Hz), do not program more ●...
5.4.5 MENU 5: FLOWMETER FLOWMETER SIGNAL Selects the type of input sensor pickup / signal. The F012-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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F012-P User Manual OTHERS PASS CODE All SETUP values can be password protected. A four-digit password can be programmed, for example 1234. To disable password protection, enter four zeros (0000). TAG NUMBER For identification of the F012 and communication purposes, a unique tag number of maximum seven digits can be entered.
Personnel must read and understand this Operating Manual before carrying out its instructions. ● The F012-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.
F012-P User Manual HANDLING THE F012-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 [»36]...
User Manual F012-P Fig. 9: 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 6.3: OTHERS >...
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F012-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 F012-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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F012-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 F012-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 F012-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 F012-P side.
F012-P Connecting Protective Earth to a non-metallic enclosure When the F012-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 F012-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 [»27] Coil The F012-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 [»16]...
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Terminals 1 - 2: NPN signal input The F012-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 F012-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 F012-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 F012-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 [»27] Coil The F012-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 [»16] ●...
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Terminals 5 - 7: Active signal Reed switch The F012-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 >...
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F012-P User Manual NAMUR signal The F012-P is suitable for use with flowmeters with NAMUR signal. Terminal 7 provides a selectable sensor supply ( Section 6.4.5: Sensor supply [»27] 7 Sensor supply NAMUR 6 Signal Shield 820 Ω 5 GND Common ground unit Fig. 30:...
User Manual F012-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 F012-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 F012-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...
F012-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 F012-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 F012-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 F012-P, the battery will be disabled automatically until the power is disconnected 7.4.2 F012-P-PX-XI-(ZB) - EX IA IIC/IIIC Fig. 35:...
F012-P-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 F012-P, the battery will be disabled automatically until the power is disconnected. 7.4.4 F012-P-PD-XI-ZB - EX IA IIC/IIIC Fig. 37:...
Personnel must read and understand this Operating Manual before carrying out its instructions. ● The F012-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.
F012-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 F012-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 [»45] 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.
F012-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 F012-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.
F012-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 F012-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 F012-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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