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F-901B Reference
Manual
Version 1.4
July 2019
6/15/16
rd
1554 NE 3
Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA
Phone: (360) 833-8835
www.felixinstruments.com

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  • Page 1 F-901B Reference Manual Version 1.4 July 2019 6/15/16 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 www.felixinstruments.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    F-901B MODBUS Specifications ............................. 8 Input Registers ................................8 Holding Registers ............................... 9 Coils ..................................10 Maintenance of the F-901B ............................. 11 Replacing the Ethylene (C2H4), Oxygen (O₂) Sensor and Potassium Permanganate Filter (KMnO4) ......11 Calibration ................................... 13 User calibration ............................... 13 Warranty Information ..............................
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    F-901B Reference Manual IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or permanent damage to this device, these safety precautions should always be followed: • Use the included 12VDC power supply or specified power connector to operate this device.
  • Page 4: F-901B Specifications

    F-901B Reference Manual F-901B Specifications Measurements C2H4, CO2, O2, RH, Temperature, Barometric Pressure Air Sampling Rate 120 mL/min in Continuous Mode Measuring Rate 1-second intervals in Continuous Mode Communication Modbus via RS485, RJ45 connector Sampling Port Inlet/outlet with Luer lock fittings Operating environment 0°C - 50°C, 15-90% relative humidity non-condensing...
  • Page 5: Instrument Overview

    F-901B Reference Manual Instrument Overview 12V Power Input Mounting Holes* Gas Inlet Gas Outlet ModBus Communication Port *accepts M5 or #10 screw Cables and Tubes Installation Hydrophobic Filter Waterproof Power Plug Lock Ring Waterproof Cable Cap Luer-type Fitting IMPORTANT: •...
  • Page 6: Cables Assembly

    F-901B Reference Manual Cables Assembly Lock Ring Plug handle 12VDC Waterproof Cap RJ45 Male Plug* *See Pin Description for correct wiring Connector Mating Parts (not supplied): Part number Description Manufacture 767KS12 DC Power Plug Sealed IP68 Switchcraft 630125673867 Patch Cable Cap IP67 water and dust...
  • Page 7: Principle Of Operation

    F-901B SENSORS PUMP FILTER CHAMBER Figure 1 sampling cycle • Cleaning Cycle: Air is circulated inside the F-901B through the sensor and filter chamber. Sensors are now isolated from the outside air. F-901B SENSORS PUMP FILTER CHAMBER Figure 2 cleaning cycle Operating modes •...
  • Page 8: Modbus

    F-901B Reference Manual idle time Sampling cycle Cleaning cycle Trigger interval Figure 3 Trigger measurement timing MODBUS The F901B supports the standard Modbus protocol in both RTU and TCP/IP mode: • TCP/IP: the factory default mode. Upon powering up, the F901B initializes the Modbus TCP/IP protocol via the default static IP address 192.168.1.50 port 502 (This address is configurable via...
  • Page 9: Absolute Maximum Rating

    F-901B Reference Manual Absolute Maximum Rating Voltage range at A or B ………………………………………………. -8V to 12V Voltage range at pin 3,6,7,8 ……………………………………….. -0.3V to 4V Electrostatic discharge at A and B ………………………………. ±8kV RS485 Modbus Parameters Parameter Value Default address...
  • Page 10: Holding Registers

    Device IP address IP_ADDR3 Device IP address IMPORTANT: backup calibration parameters before overwriting their values (performing a calibration) or update device firmware (all parameters will be erased). All F-901B comes with factory calibration using standard certified gases. Page 9 of 15...
  • Page 11: Coils

    F-901B Reference Manual Note: • Values written to the above holding registers remain after Power-off/Reset • To perform a span calibration for CO2, C2H4 or O2 sensor: o Apply Calibration gas at device inlet o Wait until reading stabilized o Read sensor’s current measurement on Input Registers and sensor’s SPAN value on...
  • Page 12: Maintenance Of The F-901B

    Power off device before you proceed • Make sure you have sufficient ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection • Follow the below steps carefully to ensure proper sensor installations Step 1: Remove the F-901B top cover Socket Sensor Connectors C2H4 sensor Filter Tube O2 sensor Step 4: Pull C2H4 sensor off socket.
  • Page 13 F-901B Reference Manual Step 5: remove short-cutting spring from new C2H4 sensor. (the spring keeps sensor from sensitivity/baseline drift during storage. Save it later for your old sensor) Step 6: remove old C2H4 sensor from connector, Plug in the new C2H4 sensor then push into socket...
  • Page 14: Calibration

    All units are shipped factory‐calibrated. Over time all sensors require recalibration to ensure accuracy. There are several options for calibration: • You can ship your F-901B or individual sensor back to us for calibration • You can order pre-calibrated sensors from us to replace your current sensors •...
  • Page 15: Warranty Information

    F-901B Reference Manual Warranty Information Seller's Warranty and Liability: Felix Instruments- Applied Food Science warrants new equipment of its own manufacturing against defective workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of sale. The results of ordinary wear and tear, neglect, misuse, accident and excessive deterioration due to corrosion from any cause are not to be considered a defect.
  • Page 16: Warranty Registration Card

    F-901B Reference Manual Warranty Registration Card 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 Fax: (360) 833-1914 e-mail: sales@felixinstruments.com Web: www.felixinstruments.com PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Please complete and return this form to Felix Instruments within 30 days to validate your Warranty on Parts & Labor.

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