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Emerson FB2100 Quick Start Manual

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FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide
D301787X012
November 2023
FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide
Energy and Transportation Solutions

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  • Page 1 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide Energy and Transportation 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.

  • Page 3: Safety First

    Performing this operation in a hazardous area could result in an explosion. Important Use only 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: Required Tools

    FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Required Tools 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: Opening/Closing The Enclosure

    FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Opening/Closing the Enclosure The enclosure opens/closes differently, depending upon whether you have the compression-molded fiberglass enclosure or the aluminum enclosure. DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD: Never open the enclosure in a hazardous location. Opening the enclosure in a hazardous location could result in an explosion.

  • Page 6: Bolting Considerations

    Only use bolts supplied with the flow computer or sold by Emerson as spare parts. Refer to the figure below for common flow computer assemblies with the bolt length required for proper flow computer installation.
  • Page 7 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Use the following bolt installation procedure: 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 8: Pole Mounting - Aluminum Enclosure

    FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Pole Mounting – Aluminum Enclosure 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 9 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Pole Mounting –Fiberglass Enclosure 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 10 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Panel/Wall Mounting Dimensions – Aluminum Enclosure Aluminum Enclosure Panel/Wall Mounting Mounting holes are 7.92 mm (0.312 in) diameter...
  • Page 11 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Panel/Wall Mounting Dimensions – Fiberglass Enclosure Prior to mounting, attach mounting tabs to enclosure: Attaching mounting tabs Fiberglass Enclosure Panel/Wall Mounting Mounting holes are 7.9 mm (0.31 in) wide...
  • Page 12 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 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 stud on the bottom of the battery box enclosure.

  • Page 13: Wiring Communications

    FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Wiring Communications 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. Notes You do not need to add termination resistors; you can configure termination ...
  • Page 14 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 RS-485 (4-wire) port on other device Note: In earlier standards, RS-485 (4-wire) was referred to as RS-422.
  • Page 15 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 RS-485 (2-wire) port on other device COM2, COM3 RS-232 port on other device...
  • Page 16 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 RS-485 (2-wire) port on other device...
  • Page 17 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Wiring I/O 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. Notes You should terminate all shields at chassis ground.
  • Page 18 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 CPU Base I/O Wiring Option 2: When wiring a 1-5 V Analog Input (AI), use configuration at left When wiring a 4-20 mA Analog Input (AI), use configuration at left Field Device...
  • Page 19 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 RTD Wiring Note The default configuration is 4-wire RTD; you can change the configuration in FBxConnect. 2-Wire RTD 3-Wire RTD...
  • Page 20 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 4-Wire RTD...

  • Page 21: Wiring Power

    FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Wiring Power 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 10.5 to 30V. The amount of power required depends on installed options.
  • Page 22 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Solar Power (Internal Regulator) For the solar panel option using a solar regulator built into the flow computer enclosure, connect the pre-wired cable to the solar panel. Solar Panel Conduit Fast acting 6.3A one time fuse...
  • Page 23 If you are using your own external solar regulator/30W solar panel not purchased through Emerson, you can use this section as an example of a typical installation. You should also consult the manufacturer’s instructions for your solar panel/solar regulator.
  • Page 24 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Remove the junction box cover. Use a utility knife to remove the knock-outs (Item 2) in the junction box (Item 1) and feed the wires from the solar regulator into the junction box, and through the solar regulator lock nut (Item...
  • Page 25 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Route the BATT+ and BATT- wires from the flow computer into the junction box. Battery Wires from the Flow Computer to 30W Solar Panel Battery wires from the flow computer...
  • Page 26 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Connect the wires as shown. Replace the junction box cover. Connections from Flow Computer Battery to 30W Solar Panel Fast acting 6.3A one time fuse Conduit Battery Replace the junction box cover.

  • Page 27: Installing The Main Battery Pack

    FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Installing 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 28 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Open the enclosure. Captive fastening screws...
  • Page 29 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Loosen the two captive fastening screws at the top of the battery compartment and carefully rotate the electronics assembly towards you to reveal the inside of the battery compartment. A strap prevents the front of the compartment from rotating too far forward.
  • Page 30 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 The battery cable inside the battery compartment is divided into two branches, each with its own pair of connectors. Take either pair of connectors and connect them to the battery; the red (positive) wire connector attaches to the red connection point on the battery and the black (negative) wire connector attaches to the black connection point on the battery.
  • Page 31 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Secure the battery in the battery compartment so that it does not move around. How you do this depends on the battery compartment configuration. If the battery compartment includes a strap for holding the battery, see Securing the Battery with a Strap;...
  • Page 32 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Battery Strap Pick up the battery and carefully ease it into the battery compartment with the writing on the battery facing out and the connectors on the upper right-hand side. Nothing (including the strap) can be behind the battery.
  • Page 33 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Carefully push the battery under the solar regulator (if present) and against the back of the compartment, now strap it in tightly by pulling the ends of the strap. Battery Pack Attached to Compartment The strap includes a narrow opening into which you can slide the other end of the strap to help you tighten it.
  • Page 34 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Rotate the electronics assembly up against the battery compartment and tighten the captive fastening screws with a torque value of 2 to 4 in-lbs. (0.2 to 0.5 N m) to close the compartment.

  • Page 35: Powering Up/Powering Down The Flow Computer

    FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Powering Up/Powering Down the Flow Computer DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD: 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: Installing Field Tools Configuration Software

    FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Installing Field Tools Configuration Software You install Field Tools software (which includes FBxConnect) on your PC to configure the device. Important Field Tools (including FBxConnect) is available as a free software download to ...
  • Page 37 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 After software installation re-boot, start Field Tools from either the Windows Start Programs menu or (if you created it) from the desktop icon. Log onto Field Tools. Important The first time you login with Field Tools, complete the User Name field with the default admin and leave the Password field blank.

  • Page 38: Establishing A Connection And Launching The Setup Wizard

    FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Establishing a Connection and Launching 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 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Choose FBx as the Device platform. 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 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023 Click Connect. Field Tools activates the connection and automatically launches the FBxConnect tool. When prompted, enter admin for both the Username and Password. Important When you finish initial configuration activities, be sure you change the password for the admin user.
  • Page 41 FB2100 Flow Computer Quick Start Guide D301787X012 November 2023...
  • Page 42 1 Pandan Crescent Automation Solutions, Emerson, and the Emerson logo are trademarks and Singapore 128461 service marks of Emerson Electric Co. All other marks are the property of their T +65 6777 8211| F +65 6777 0947 respective owners. Energy and Transportation Solutions...

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