Summary of Contents for Thermal Instrument Co. 9200B
- Page 1 9200B OMPUTER Thermal Instrument Company, Inc. 217 Sterner Mill Road, Trevose, PA 19053 Phone: (215) 355-8400 Fax: (215) 355-1789 99764 02/05/01 Email: office@thermalinstrument.com...
- Page 2 Proprietary Notice The information contained in this publication is derived in part from proprietary and patent data. This information has been prepared for the expressed purpose of assisting operating and maintenance personnel in the efficient use of the instrument described herein. Publication of this information does not convey any rights to use or reproduce it or to use for any purpose other than in connection with the installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment described herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
9200B Flow Computer CONTENTS 1. DESCRIPTION 1.1 Unit Description ....................1 1.2 Unit Features ....................1 1.3 Specifications ....................2 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 General Mounting Hints ...................6 2.2 Mounting Diagrams ..................6 3. APPLICATIONS 3.1 Gas/Liquid Volume ..................7 3.2 Corrected Liquid Volume .................8 3.3 Liquid Mass .....................9 3.4 Batching ......................10... - Page 4 12. GLOSSARY OF TERMS 12 Glossary Of Terms ..................59 13. DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13.1 Response of 9200B Flow Computer on Error or Alarm: ......63 13.2 Diagnosis Flow Chart and Troubleshooting ..........64 13.3 Error & Warning Messages: ................65 13.3.1 Sensor/Process Alarms ..............65...
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Page 5: Description
1. Description 1.1 Unit Description: The 9200B is a special purpose flow computer intended for use with Thermal Mass Flowmeters. The units of measure for flow rate and total can be entered by the user. An auxillary, internal, high current, DC power supply is provided to power the Thermal Mass Flowmeters. -
Page 6: Specifications
Bezel: Textured per matt finish Current Loop Broken RTD short Real Time Clock RTD open The 9200B is equipped with a battery backed real Fault mode to user defined default settings time clock with display of time and date. Format: Fault Protection:... - Page 7 9200B Flow Computer Excitation Voltage Operating Mode Menu Selectable: 5, 12, 24 VDC @ 100 mA (fault The Flow Computer can be thought of as making a protected) series of measurements of flow, temperature/density sensors and then performing calculations to arrive...
- Page 8 The unit will assume these values unless they are modified by the user. RS-232 Serial Port The 9200B Flow Computer has a general purpose Most of the process input variables have available a RS-232 Port which may be used for any one of the “default”...
- Page 9 An external modem is intentionally being used with of calibration and maintenance reports. the 9200B Flow Computer. This permits use with the variety of modem standards worldwide while avoiding For transaction printing, the user defines the items the specialized approvals required for equipment that to be included in the printed document.
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Page 10: Installation
General Mounting Hints The 9200B Flow Computer should be located in an area with a clean, dry atmosphere which is relatively free of shock and vibration. The unit is installed in a 5.43" (138mm) wide by 2.68" (68mm) high panel cutout. -
Page 11: Applications
9200B Flow Computer 3. Applications 3.1 Gas/Liquid Volume Gas/Liquid Volume Measurements: A flowmeter measures the flow in a gas or liquid line. A temperature sensor can also be installed. Calculations: • For Flowmeters with Pulse Outputs, Volume flow is calculated using the flowmeter frequency output and the user entered K-Factor. -
Page 12: Corrected Liquid Volume
9200B Flow Computer Corrected 3.2 Corrected Liquid Volume Liquid Volume Measurements: A flowmeter measures the actual volume in a liquid line. A temperature sensor is installed to correct for liquid thermal expansion. Calculations: • Corrected Volume is calculated using the flow and temperature inputs as well as the thermal expansion coefficient stored in the flow computer. -
Page 13: Liquid Mass
9200B Flow Computer Liquid Mass 3.3 Liquid Mass Measurements: Actual volume is measured by the flow element (DP transmitter, Flowmeter). Temperature is measured by the temperature transmitter. A density transmitter can be used for direct density measurements. Calculations: • The density and mass flow are calculated using the reference density and the thermal expansion coefficient of the liquid (see "SET FLUID... -
Page 14: Batching
9200B Flow Computer Batching 3.4 Batching Measurements: A flowmeter measures the actual volume in a liquid line. A temperature sensor can also be installed to correct for liquid thermal expansion (see 3.2 Corrected Volume). Calculations: • For Flowmeters with Pulse Outputs, Volume flow is calculated using the flowmeter frequency output and the user entered K-Factor. -
Page 15: Wiring
9200B Flow Computer 4 WIRING 4.1 Typical Wiring: Typical Wiring DC OUTPUT FLOW PULSE IN 1 Vin + PULSE IN 2 Iin + COMMON --------- Vin + RTD EXCIT + COMP RTD SENS 100 Ohm Iin + DIN RTD RTD SENS -... -
Page 16: Unit Operation
9200B Flow Computer 5. UNIT OPERATION 5.1 Front Panel Operation Concept for Run Mode The 9200B Flow Computer is fully programmable through the front panel. Please review the following usage summary before attempting to use the instrument. TOTAL RATE PRE 1... -
Page 17: General Operation
9200B Flow Computer 5.2 General Operation General Operation The unit can display: Rate, Total, Grand Total, Temperature, Density, Presets and Time of Day. The Temperature and/or Density can be displayed even if you are using the Volumetric Flow Equation (a Temperature or Density sensor must be installed). -
Page 18: Rs-232 Serial Port Operation In Rate/Total Mode
IBM compatible PC's. The user reads and writes information from/to the RS-485 using the Modbus RTU commands. The 9200B Flow Computer then responds to these information and command requests. Process variables and totalizers are read in register pairs in floating point format. -
Page 19: Batcher Operation
9200B Flow Computer 5.4 Batcher Operation The Batcher mode is used primarily to control batches. The main difference between the Batch mode and Rate/Total mode is the relay operation. The Batch mode allows the operator to "START" the unit via the front panel or remote input. -
Page 20: Password Protection For Batcher Mode
9200B Flow Computer START, RESET/START and STOP, STOP/RESET When configuring the control inputs, Control Input1 can be set for START or RESET/START. When set for START, the unit will start batching when a signal is applied to Control Input1 or the front panel Start key is pressed. A separate Reset signal must be used to clear the previous batch total. -
Page 21: Rs-232 Serial Port Operation In Batcher Mode
IBM compatible PC's. The user reads and writes information from/to the RS-485 using the Modbus RTU commands. The 9200B Flow Computer then responds to these information and command requests. Process variables and totalizers are read in register pairs in floating point format. -
Page 22: Programming
9200B Flow Computer 6. PROGRAMMING 6.1 Front Panel Operation Concept for Program Mode The 9200B Flow Computer is fully programmable through the front panel. Please review the following usage summary before attempting to use the instrument. TOTAL RATE PRE 1... -
Page 23: Setup Menus
9200B Flow Computer 6.2 Setup Menus Menus Display Notes 6.2.1 SELECT OPERATE STATE Select Setup to enter the instrument setup Setup Test Top Level Setup routine. Menu MENU ENTER INSTRUMENT TYPE Refer to Page 21 for Details. START 6.2.2 Submenu... -
Page 24: Setup Sub-Menus
9200B Flow Computer 6.3 Setup Sub-Menus Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.1 Press ENTER to enter Instrument Type sub- INSTRUMENT TYPE INSTRUMENT TYPE menus. ENTER Rate/Tot Press ENTER when Rate/Total is flashing to INSTRUMENT TYPE Rate/Tot configure the instrument as a Ratemeter/ Batch Totalizer. -
Page 25: Select Flow Equation
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Notes Display SELECT FLOW EQUATION 6.3.2 Press ENTER to enter Select Flow Equation SELECT submenus. FLOW EQUATION ENTER SELECT FLOW EQUATION Press ENTER when desired flow equation is Volume Mass Cor/Vol flashing. ENTER Advance To SETUP INDICATORS (Total) 6.3.3... -
Page 26: Setup Indicators (Rate)
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.4.5 SETUP INDICATORS Press ENTER when Rate is flashing to Total Dens Rate Temp SETUP configure the Ratemeter Indicators INDICATORS (Rate) ENTER RATE TIME BASE Select the desired Rate Time Base. Hour ENTER RATE DESCRIPTOR... -
Page 27: Setup Flow Input (Pulse - Ain & Ps (A=B))
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.7 Press ENTER to begin setup of Flow Input. SETUP FLOW INPUT SETUP FLOW INPUT (Pulse - Ain & PS ENTER (A=B)) Select the desired Excitation Voltage. EXCITATION VOLTAGE ENTER Press ENTER when Pulse is flashing to... -
Page 28: Setup Flow Input (Pulse - Quadrature, Qx1 Or Qx2)
9200B Flow Computer Submenus Display Notes Press ENTER to begin setup of Flow Input. 6.3.8 SETUP FLOW INPUT SETUP FLOW INPUT ENTER (Pulse - Quadrature, Select the desired Excitation Voltage. Qx1 or Qx2) EXCITATION VOLTAGE ENTER Press ENTER when Pulse is flashing to... -
Page 29: Setup Flow Input (Analog)
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.9 SETUP FLOW INPUTS Press ENTER to begin setup of the Flow SETUP Input. FLOW INPUT (Analog) ENTER EXCITATION VOLTAGE Select the desired Excitation Voltage. ENTER FLOW INPUT TYPE Press ENTER when Analog is flashing to... -
Page 30: Setup Aux Input
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.10 Press ENTER to begin setup of the Auxiliary SETUP AUX INPUT Input. ENTER AUX INPUT TYPE Temp None Dens Select Temperature to set the Auxiliary Input NOTE: When Density (Dens) for Temperature inputs. -
Page 31: Set Fluid Properties
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.11 SET FLUID PROPERTIES Press ENTER at this prompt to Set Fluid SET FLUID Properties. PROPERTIES ENTER Enter the Reference Density. This is used in REF. DENSITY the calculation of density when you have a... -
Page 32: Setup Analog Output
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.13 SETUP ANALOG OUTPUT Press ENTER when Analog is flashing to SETUP setup the Analog Output. ANALOG OUTPUT ENTER ANALOG OUTPUT USAGE Select the desired Analog Output Usage. Rate Total Temp Dens ENTER ANALOG OUT FLOW TYPE Only if Rate selected &... - Page 33 9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.14 (Continued) SETUP RELAYS Select the desired Relay for setup. SETUP RELAYS Rly3 Rly4 Rly1 Rly2 (Relays 3 & 4 Optional) (Relay 3 & Relay 4) ENTER NOTE: RELAY 3 USAGE If Relay 3 Selected,...
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Page 34: Setup Control Inputs(Rate/Total)
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.15 SETUP CONTROL INPUTS Press Enter to begin setup of the Control SETUP CONTROL Inputs. INPUTS (RATE/TOTAL) ENTER SETUP CONTROL INPUTS Select the desired Control Input for setup. Input1 Input2 Input3 ENTER CONTROL INPUT1 USAGE... -
Page 35: Setup Realtime Clock(Time)
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.17 SETUP REALTIME CLOCK Press Enter to begin setup of the Realtime SETUP REALTIME Clock. CLOCK (Time) ENTER SETUP REALTIME CLOCK Select Time to set the time. Time Date ENTER CLOCK TYPE Select 24Hr or 12Hr clock... -
Page 36: Serial Usage
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.19 SERIAL USAGE Press Enter to begin setup of the Serial Port. SERIAL USAGE ENTER SERIAL HARDWARE Select Serial Hardware type for standard port. RS232 RS485 ENTER DEVICE ID Select the Device ID. ENTER BAUD RATE Select the desired Baud Rate. - Page 37 9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.19 Enter the number of redials to be performed NUMBER OF REDIALS SERIAL USAGE on call out time if busy or no answer. (error/ (continued) alarm tries until connected) ENTER Select "Yes" to perform hangup if there is HANGUP IF 2MIN INACT inactivity for more than 2 minutes.
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Page 38: Set Datalog/Print(Configure)
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 6.3.21 SET DATALOG/PRINT Press enter to begin Setup Datalog/Print SETUP routine. DATALOG/PRINT (Select_list) ENTER SET DATALOG/PRINT Press enter when Select_list is selected to Select_list Config setup print list. PRINT LIST ITEMS Use Up and Down arrow keys to view list TOTAL status. -
Page 39: Setup Network Card
9200B Flow Computer 6.3.23 SETUP NETWORK CARD Press Enter to setup Network Card SETUP NETWORK CARD (optional) ENTER SELECT NTW PROTOCOL Select desired Network Protocol. ModbusRTU ENTER NETWORK DEVICE ID Enter the device address on network (00- 255). ENTER BAUD RATE Select the desired Baud Rate. -
Page 40: Principle Of Operation
Considerations Head class flowmeters are supplied by the manufacturers with a 4-20 mA output span which is already in flow units. The 9200B Flow Computer permits the user to enter this flowmeter information directly. However, closely associated with this information is the density that was assumed during flowmeter calibration. - Page 41 9200B Flow Computer 7.3 Flow Equations: (Continued) Flow Equations Input Viscosity Computation: A exp (Deg F + 459.67) † centistokes = Absolute Density Where: centistokes = cP/(kg/l) Uncompensated Flow Computation: Pulse Input; Average K-Factor input frequency * time scale factor...
- Page 42 9200B Flow Computer 7.3 Flow Equations: (Continued) Flow Equations The above information was obtained from "Flow Measurement Engineering Handbook, 3rd Edition" by Richard W Miller.
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Page 43: Calculating The Expansion Factor
9200B Flow Computer 7.4 Calculating the Expansion Factor The liquid density is a function of the flowing temperature for many fluids. This unit Calculating solves an equation which represents this physical property of the fluid. Expansion Factor The information which the unit uses to describe the fluid is entered by the user in the following variables: Reference Temperature, Reference Density, Expansion Factor. -
Page 44: Computation Of Viscosity Coef. A And B
9200B Flow Computer 7.5 Computation of Viscosity Coef. A and B The flow computer solves an equation which computes the viscosity as a Computation of function of temperature. Two parameters must be entered for this Viscosity calculation to be performed. These are the setup parameters Viscosity Coef. -
Page 45: Linearization Table
9200B Flow Computer 7.6 Linearization Table 7.6.1 Linearization Table General Information Linearization The Linearization Table is used when the flow input device gives a nonlinear Table input signal. The unit uses up to 16 different points, as entered by the General operator, to form a curve for linearizing the input signal. -
Page 46: Test, Service And Maintenance
9200B Flow Computer 8. Test, Service and Maintenance 8.1 Test Menus Menus Display Notes Select Test to enter the instrument 8.1.1 test & calibration routine. SELECT OPERATE STATE TOP LEVEL Test Setup NOTE: Supervisor (Service) password TEST MENUS required to gain access to this mode. -
Page 47: Test Sub-Menus
9200B Flow Computer 8.2 Test Sub-Menus Sub-menus Display Notes 8.2.1 Audit Trail Press Enter to view the audit trail information. Audit Trail Submenu Group ENTER The audit trail is viewed in this format: Audit Trail nnnnn nnnnn= number of critical menu changes,... -
Page 48: Keypad Test
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 8.2.4 Keypad test Press Enter to enter keypad test Keypad test Submenu Group ENTER Press the various keys and the display will Keypad test show the key that was pressed. Press Menu Key pressed—> ENTER... -
Page 49: Calibrate Ch1 0Ma
9200B Flow Computer ALL UNITS ARE CALIBRATED AT THE FACTORY PRIOR TO SHIPMENT CAUTION: This unit must be calibrated using precision and calibrated equipment. Equipment needed is as follows: Frequency Generator, Digital Multimeter, Precision Current/Voltage Source, Oscilloscope, Frequency Counter. Sub-menus... -
Page 50: Calibrate Ch2 0Ma
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 8.2.8 Calibrate ch2 To Calibrate: Connect Current Source (+) Calibrate CH2 0mA Iin=TB1-8 GND=TB1-4 TB1-8, (-) TB1-4. Input 0mA and press Enter. Submenu Group ENTER Calibrate ch2 This message is displayed during calibration. 0 CALIBRATING ——... -
Page 51: Calibrate Ch1 0V
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 8.2.10 To Calibrate: Connect Voltage Source (+) Calibrate ch1 0V Calibrate CH1 0V TB1-2, (-) TB1-4. Input 0V and press Enter. Vin=TB1-2 GND=TB1-4 Submenu Group ENTER This message is displayed during calibration. Calibrate ch1 0 CALIBRATING ——... -
Page 52: Calibrate Ch2 0V
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 8.2.12 Calibrate ch2 0V To Calibrate: Connect Voltage Source (+) Calibrate CH2 0V Vin=TB1-5 GND=TB1-4 TB1-5, (-) TB1-4. Input 0V and press Enter. Submenu Group ENTER Calibrate ch2 0V This message is displayed during calibration. -
Page 53: Calibrate 4Ma Out
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 8.2.15 Calibrate 0mA out Connect ammeter to (+) TB1-15, (-) TB1-16. Calibrate 4mA Out + TB1-15 - TB1-16 Press enter. Submenu Group ENTER To trim 0mA output: Press CLEAR to enable Calibrate 0mA out editing and enter a small negative number (i.e. -
Page 54: Pulse Input Test
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 8.2.18 Pulse input test Press Enter key to test the pulse input. Pulse input test Submenu Group ENTER 2.5V Pulse input test Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select the START 10mV Trigger level 2.5V... -
Page 55: Pulse Out Test
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 8.2.21 Press Enter key to test the pulse output. Pulse out test Pulse out test Submenu Group To simulate a frequency on the pulse output: ENTER Connect a frequency counter to (+)TB1-13, (-)TB1-14. Press the key under the desired... -
Page 56: Battery Voltage Test
9200B Flow Computer Sub-menus Display Notes 8.2.24 Battery Voltage Test Press Enter key to view the battery voltage. Battery Voltage test Submenu Group ENTER Battery Voltage Test The display will show the battery voltage. 3.312 Volts Replace battery at 2.5 VDC or below. -
Page 57: Internal Fuse Replacement
9200B Flow Computer 8.3 Internal Fuse Replacement Instructions: 1. Make sure you follow proper E.S.D. Precautions. All persons performing this replacement must follow proper grounding procedures. 2. Turn the power to the unit off. 3. Disconnect the two piece connector rear terminal block, leaving all connections in place. -
Page 58: Rs-232 Serial Port
9200B Flow Computer 9. RS-232 Serial Port 9.1 RS-232 Port Description: The 9200B Flow Computer has a general purpose RS-232 Port which may be used for any one of the following purposes: Transaction Printing Data Logging Remote Metering by Modem (optional) -
Page 59: Rs-485 Serial Port
9200B Flow Computer 10. RS-485 Serial Port (optional) 10.1 RS-485 Port Description: The 9200B Flow Computer has a an optional general purpose RS-485 Port which may be used for any one of the following purposes: Accessing Process Parameters Rate, Temperatures, Density, Setpoints, Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minutes, Seconds, etc. -
Page 60: Flow Computer Setup Software
Sample applications are stored in disk files. The setup program calls these Templates . You can store the setup from the program’s memory to either the 9200B Flow Computer ( Downloading the file) or to a disk file ( Saving the file) for later usage. -
Page 61: Using The Flow Computer Setup Software
3. Print the current template through the PC's printer using Print Setup option. 11.6 Setup Tab The Setup tab is where majority of the 9200B Flow Computer instrument setup modifications are done. The Setup tab is divided into five sections. -
Page 62: View Tab
If communication errors occur while reading data from the 9200B Flow Computer device, the word ‘Error’ will appear in place of the actual value. If the connection to the 9200B Flow Computer is lost, the viewer will time out with a message saying the device is not responding. -
Page 63: Glossary Of Terms
Alarms will reassert themselves if alarm conditions are still present. Analog Output The analog signal (4-20mA) that is generated by the 9200B Flow Computer. It can correspond to the Rate, Total, Temperature or Density. This output is used primarily for transmission of process information to remote systems. - Page 64 A value set at which any flow measurements read below this value will be ignored. Low Pass Filter A low pass filter passes low input frequencies while blocking high frequencies. In the 9200B Flow Computer, this is the maximum input count speed to be encountered in an application. It is expressed in counts per second (Hz).
- Page 65 . Pulse Output The pulse output of the 9200B Flow Computer is available for remote accumulation of the total or sent to peripheral devices, such as a PLC. The output can be scaled using the Pulse Output Scaling Constant.
- Page 66 9200B Flow Computer 12. Glossary Of Terms (Continued) Ref. Dens. Abbreviation for Reference Density. This is the fluid density at reference temperature. Ref. Temp. Abbreviation for Reference Temperature. This represents the base or reference condition to which corrected flow will be computed.
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Page 67: Diagnosis And Troubleshooting
13.1 Response of 9200B Flow Computer on Error or Alarm: Error and warning indications which occur during operation are indicated in the RUN mode alternately with the measured values. The 9200B Flow Computer has three types of error: TYPE OF ERROR... -
Page 68: Diagnosis Flow Chart And Troubleshooting
9200B Flow Computer 13.2 Diagnosis Flow Chart and Troubleshooting All instruments undergo various stages of quality control during pro- duction. The last of these stages is a complete calibration carried out on state-of-the-art calibration rigs. A summary of possible causes is given below to help you identify faults. -
Page 69: Error & Warning Messages
9200B Flow Computer 13.3 Error & Warning Messages: 13.3.1 Error/Warning Message Cause Remedy Sensor/Process Alarms TOTALIZER ROLLOVER Displayed when totalizer Acknowledge rolls over Rollover, Remedy not required AUX INPUT TOO LOW 4-20 mA Input current at aux • Check wiring input smaller than 3.5 mA:... -
Page 70: Self Test Alarms
9200B Flow Computer 13.3 Error & Warning Messages: (Continued) 13.3.2 Error/Warning Message Cause Remedy Self Test Alarms FLOW INPUT TOO HIGH Analog input signal of the • Check analog flow input exceeded by more signal range than 3%: • Check the •... - Page 71 9200B Flow Computer Ordering Information Example 9200B Series: 9200B = Flow Computer WARRANTY Display Type: L= LCD This product is warranted against Input Type: defects in materials and workman- 1= 110 VAC ship for a period of two (2) years from 2= 220 VAC the date of shipment to Buyer.
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