Fluidwell F115-P Manual

Bidirectional flow rate indicator / totalizer with analog, pulse, and flow direction outputs
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F115-P
BIDIRECTIONAL FLOW RATE INDICATOR / TOTALIZER
with analog, pulse, and flow direction outputs
Signal inputs flowmeters: pulse, Namur and coil
Signal outputs: (0)4-20mA / 0-10V ref. flow rate, pulse ref. total and flow
direction
Options: Intrinsically safe, Modbus communication and backlight
F-Series - Field mounted indicators for safe and hazardous areas.
More info: www.fluidwell.com/fseries

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  • Page 1 Signal inputs flowmeters: pulse, Namur and coil Signal outputs: (0)4-20mA / 0-10V ref. flow rate, pulse ref. total and flow direction Options: Intrinsically safe, Modbus communication and backlight F-Series - Field mounted indicators for safe and hazardous areas. More info: www.fluidwell.com/fseries...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    The F115-P must be installed in accordance with the EMC guidelines (Electro Magnetic Compatibility). • Connect a proper grounding to the metal enclosure as indicated if the F115-P has an incoming power or signal line which carries a hazardous live voltage. The Protective Earth (PE) wire may never be disconnected or removed.
  • Page 3: About The Manual

    This manual describes the standard unit as well as the available options. For additional information, please contact your supplier. A hazardous situation may occur if the F115-P is not used for the purpose it was designed for or is used incorrectly. Please carefully note the information in this manual indicated by the pictograms: A "warning !"...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................2 DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE ....................2 SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ..............2 ABOUT THE MANUAL ........................3 WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................4 INTRODUCTION ........................6 System description ......................
  • Page 5 Page 5 Electrical installation in hazardous area ................. 37 5.2.1 General information and instructions ..............37 5.2.2 Installations based on ATEX or IECEx certificate ..........38 Electrical data – Annex 1 ..................39 5.2.3 5.2.4 Power supply wiring .................... 41 5.2.5 Sensor supply .....................
  • Page 6: Introduction

    (0)4-20mA signals. Two flowmeters with a passive or active pulse, Namur or sine wave (coil) signal output, with a phase difference of 90 or 270 degrees, can be connected to the F115-P. To power the sensors, several options are available.
  • Page 7 Page 7 Configuration of the unit The F115-P is designed for use in many types of applications. For that reason, a setup menu is available to program the F115-P according to your specific requirements. The setup includes several important features, such as K-Factors, engineering units, signal selection, power management (to extend battery life-time), etc.
  • Page 8: Operational

    Page 8 2 OPERATIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes the daily use of the F115-P. This instruction is meant for users / operators. • This device may only be operated by persons who are authorized and trained by the operator of the facility. All instructions in this manual are to be observed.
  • Page 9 Page 9 Zero flow rate and totalization stopped Positive flow rate and total counting up. When "-------" is shown, then the flow rate value is too high to be shown. The arrows  indicate the increase/decrease of the flow rate trend. ▪...
  • Page 10: Configuration

    Make sure that the unit is not being used for any application when altering the settings. 3.2.1 ENTERING SETUP-LEVEL Configuration of the F115-P is done at SETUP-level, which can be reached at all times while the F115-P remains fully operational. At SETUP-level the display will deactivate the indicator and...
  • Page 11: Programming Sequence

    Page 11 Use the control panel to navigate through SETUP-level PROG-key When a function is selected, this key is used to start the programming sequence. When only a function group is selected (and no function), this key is used to scroll back a function group (e.g.
  • Page 12: Returning To Operator-Level

    In order to return to the operator level, press the PROG-key for three seconds. When no keys are pressed for 2 minutes, SETUP-level will be left automatically. CONFIGURATION SETTINGS All settings of the F115-P can be set via the control panel. The following paragraphs give a detailed description of each setting. 3.3.1...
  • Page 13: Menu 1 - Total - A

    ADDRESS 1 - 247 MODE bus-rtu; bus-asc; off DATABITS 8 bits, 7 bits PARITY none, even, odd OTHERS MODEL F115-P SOFTWARE VERSION 03.04.xx SERIAL NO. nnnnnnn PASSWORD 0000 - 9999 TAG-NR 0000000 - 9999999 MENU 1 – TOTAL - A 3.3.2...
  • Page 14: Menu 2 - Flow Rate - A

    Page 14 3.3.3 MENU 2 - FLOW RATE - A The settings for total and flow rate are entirely separate. In this way, different engineering units can be used for each e.g. cubic meters for total and liters for flow rate. FLOW RATE UNIT This setting is used to select the engineering unit for the indication of the...
  • Page 15: Menu 5 - Display

    When used with the internal battery option (type PB/PC), the user can expect reliable measurement over a long period of time. The F115-P has several smart power management functions to extend the battery life time significantly. Two of these functions can be set.
  • Page 16: Menu 8 - Analog Output

    Page 16 COIL-HI min. 20 mV High sensitive coil Sensitive for COIL-HI (type ZF) min. 10 mV input interference! COIL-HI (type ZG) min. 5 mV Low sensitive coil COIL LO min. 80 mV Normal sensitivity input Active pulse input External power 8-1 DC detection level 8.2 V 3k9 Ω...
  • Page 17 Page 17 CUT-OFF A low flow cut-off, e.g. to ignore leakage, can be set as a percentage of the full range of 16 mA, 20 mA or 10 V. When the flow is less than the required rate, the current will be the minimum signal (4 mA, 0 mA, 0 V).
  • Page 18: 3.3.10 Menu 9 - Pulse Output

    Enter this quantity here while taking the decimals set at 9.3 into account. 3.3.11 MENU A - COMMUNICATION (OPTION) The F115-P can optionally be equipped with a communication interface using the Modbus protocol (Type CB/CH/CI/CT). Please consult Appendix C for a more detailed explanation of the protocol, data types and available registers.
  • Page 19: Installation

    • The F115-P may only be operated by persons who are authorized and trained by the operator of the facility. All instructions in this manual are to be observed. •...
  • Page 20: Handling The F-Series Enclosure

    The F1-Series can be supplied as suitable for Safe Area or Hazardous Area. Suitability for Intrinsic Safety is indicated in the model code by Type XI (e.g. F115-P-XI). For Intrinsically Safe applications: Installation and identification labels are shown in chapter 5.
  • Page 21: Opening / Removing The Cover

    Page 21 Terminal label Also on the inside, a terminal label is placed to indicate the location of the terminals and settings for the sensor supply configuration switches. Fig. 8: Identification – Example of F1-Series terminal label (safe area) Serial number and year of production The serial number can be reviewed on the identification label or in SETUP-menu Others.
  • Page 22: Mechanical Installation

    Page 22 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS – ALUMINUM AND STAINLESS STEEL ENCLOSURES 4.4.1 Fig. 9: Dimensions – Aluminum and stainless steel enclosures FW_F115-P_M_v2201-01_EN.docx...
  • Page 23: Dimensions - Non-Metallic Enclosures

    Page 23 DIMENSIONS – NON-METALLIC ENCLOSURES 4.4.2 Fig. 10: Dimensions – Non-metallic enclosures FW_F115-P_M_v2201-01_EN.docx...
  • Page 24: Mounting

    Page 24 4.4.3 MOUNTING The enclosure can be installed by itself or with the aid of a mounting plate in the configurations shown below. When the unit is installed on a wall or onto a meter, please use components and installation techniques that are suitable for the used materials.
  • Page 25: Electrical Installation

    Metal enclosure When the F115-P is supplied with a metal enclosure (aluminum or stainless steel), the enclosure must be grounded in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
  • Page 26: Field Wiring Connections

    Within the United States all field wiring must conform to the National Electric Code, NFPA 70, Article 501-4(b). All field wiring enters the F115-P through the bottom of the enclosure and connects to the circuit assembly inside the enclosure. Wiring is routed through cable glands. Please make sure to order the F115-P with the correct drilling pattern and thread (metal) or hole (plastic) sizes.
  • Page 27: Sensor Supply

    Setting the sensor supply Risk of electrocution - High voltage! Make sure, all the leads to the terminals are disconnected from the F115-P and NEVER connect mains power to the unit when the protection cover has been removed! To set the sensor supply, follow these instructions: 1.
  • Page 28: Terminal Connectors Safe Area Applications - Type Xx / Xf

    4.5: Electrical Installation and review paragraph 4.5.3 and 4.5.4 before applying any field or power supply wiring. For Intrinsically Safe applications (Type XI): read chapter 5. Following terminal connectors are available on the F115-P when supplied with Type XX: Fig. 13: Overview of terminal connectors - Standard configuration and options 4.6.1...
  • Page 29: Terminal 03-04: Negative Flow Output R2

    Page 29 4.6.2 TERMINAL 03-04: NEGATIVE FLOW OUTPUT R2 This output is switched when total is counting down. Functionality is set with Setup menu 9. For options and wiring schemes see below, terminals 05-06. 4.6.3 TERMINAL 05-06: PULSE OUTPUT R1 This output is activated when a certain totalized flow has passed (set in Setup menu 9).
  • Page 30: Terminal 07-08: Analog Output

    Page 30 Type OT A passive transistor output is available with this option. Max. driving capacity 300mA@50V DC. Fig. 16: Terminal connections - Transistor output (typical) 4.6.4 TERMINAL 07-08: ANALOG OUTPUT An analog output signal proportional to the flow rate is available as standard and is configured using Setup 8.
  • Page 31 Page 31 Type AF Floating analog output (type AF) is only available intrinsically safe; please read Chapter 5. A floating 4-20mA signal proportional to the flow rate is available with this option. When the output is disabled, a 3.5mA signal will be generated. Max. driving capacity 1000 Ohm @ 30V DC. Fig.
  • Page 32: Terminal 09-11: Flowmeter A Input

    Fig. 23: Terminal connections - Coil signal input (typical) Pulse-signal NPN / NPN-LP The F115-P is suitable for use with flowmeters which have a NPN output signal. For reliable pulse detection, the pulse amplitude has to go below 1.2V. Signal setting NPN-LP employs a low-pass signal noise filter, which limits the maximum input frequency (read chapter 3).
  • Page 33 Pulse-signal PNP / PNP-LP The F115-P is suitable for use with flowmeters which have a PNP output signal. 3V is offered on terminal 11 which has to be switched by the sensor to terminal 10 (SIGNAL). For a reliable pulse detection, the pulse amplitude has to go above 1.2V.
  • Page 34: Terminal 12-14: Flowmeter B Input

    Page 34 NAMUR-signal The F115-P is suitable for flowmeters with an Namur signal. The standard F115-P is not able to power the Namur sensor, as an external power supply for the sensor is required. However, a 8.2V sensor supply voltage (terminal 11) can be provided with power supply type PD, PF, PM.
  • Page 35: Terminal 26-31: Type Cb / Ch / Ci - Communication (Option)

    Page 35 4.6.7 TERMINAL 26-31: TYPE CB / CH / CI - COMMUNICATION (OPTION) Serial communications on hardware layers RS232, RS485 and TTL (intrinsic safety) are possible. Make sure that the hardware layer specific requirements are met to achieve reliable communication and read the Modbus communication protocol and Appendix C.
  • Page 36: Intrinsically Safe Applications

    The F1-Series can be supplied as suitable for Safe Area or Hazardous Area. Suitability for Intrinsic Safety is indicated in the model code by Type XI (e.g. F115-P-XI). If Type XI is not indicated your device is not suitable for Intrinsically Safe applications!
  • Page 37: Electrical Installation In Hazardous Area

    Page 37 Terminal label Also on the inside, a terminal label is placed to indicate the location of the terminals and settings for the sensor supply configuration switches. Fig. 32: Identification – Example of F1-Series terminal label (intrinsic safety) ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS AREA 5.2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Cautions...
  • Page 38: Installations Based On Atex Or Iecex Certificate

    Page 38 5.2.2 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 03ATEX1074 X. • For installation under IECEx scheme: this Intrinsically Safe device must be installed in accordance with product certificate IECEx DEK 11.0042X.
  • Page 39: Electrical Data - Annex 1

    Page 39 ELECTRICAL DATA – ANNEX 1 5.2.3 Annex 1 (model specific) to type XI product certificates KEMA 03ATEX1074 X, IECEx DEK 11.0042X For the combined connection of the different supply, input and output circuits, the installation instructions of the manufacturer shall be observed. From the safety point of view the circuits shall be considered to be connected to earth.
  • Page 40 Page 40 Coil, Switch, PNP, NAMUR In type of protection intrinsic safey Ex ia IIB/IIIC or Ex ia IIC, in combination inputs with connected external supply input type -PD, with following maximum values: (terminals 10 and 11, 8.7 V Ex ia IIB/IIIC Ex ia IIC terminals 13 and 14) 25 mA...
  • Page 41: Power Supply Wiring

    The following types of power supply are available for hazardous area: • Type PX / PD As standard, the F115-P is supplied with terminal 0 and 1 to power the product externally. Additionally, the power supply circuit connected to terminal 1 is looped through to terminal 2 to allow easy installation, e.g.
  • Page 42: Terminal Connectors Intrinsically Safe Applications - Type Xi

    4. Normally, the F115-P-XI is classified as group IIB/IIIC. Classification of the unit as group IIC is possible under certain conditions, as shown in Annex 1 in the previous paragraph.
  • Page 43: Configuration Examples Intrinsically Safe Applications

    Page 43 CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES INTRINSICALLY SAFE APPLICATIONS Fig. 35: F115-P-AP-CT-IB-OT-PD-XI - IIB/IIC – IIIC FW_F115-P_M_v2201-01_EN.docx...
  • Page 44 Page 44 Fig. 36: F115-P-(AP)-(CT)-(OT)-(PC)-XI - Output loop powered - IIB/IIC - IIIC FW_F115-P_M_v2201-01_EN.docx...
  • Page 45 Page 45 Fig. 37: F115-P-AP-CT-OT-(PX)-XI - Output loop powered - IIB/IIC - IIIC FW_F115-P_M_v2201-01_EN.docx...
  • Page 46 Page 46 Fig. 38: F115-P-AF-CT-OT-PD-XI - IIB/IIC - IIIC FW_F115-P_M_v2201-01_EN.docx...
  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or his authorized agent. Repair policy If you have any problem with your Fluidwell product and you wish to repair it, please follow the procedure below: a. Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from your supplier or distributor Together with the RMA, you need to complete a repair form to submit detailed information about the problem.
  • Page 48: Battery Replacement Instructions

    Page 48 BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 6.3.1 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 to persons. Do not recharge, crush, disassemble, incinerate, heat above its rated temperature or expose contents to water.
  • Page 49: Replace The Battery

    Page 49 6.3.2 REPLACE THE BATTERY Before starting the battery replacement procedure, make sure that the marking on the new battery corresponds with the type of installation, as shown in paragraph 6.3.1. Remove the old battery as follows: 1. Open the enclosure as indicated in section 4.3 and carefully remove the cable-connectors. 2.
  • Page 50: Appendix A Technical Specification

    Page 50 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION General Display Type High intensity numeric and alphanumeric LCD, UV-resistant. Digits Seven 17mm (0.67") and eleven 8mm (0.31"). Various symbols and measuring units. Refresh rate User definable: 8 times/sec - 30 secs. Type ZB LCD with LED backlight.
  • Page 51 Page 51 Power supply Type AP Loop-powered from 4-20mA output signal - 8-30V DC. Power consumption max. 0.5 Watt. Type PB Standard lithium battery - life-time depends upon settings - up to 5 years. SAFE AREA ONLY Type PC Intrinsically Safe lithium battery - life-time depends upon settings - up to 5 years. Type PD 8-24V AC / 8-30V DC;...
  • Page 52 Page 52 Inputs Flowmeter Type P npn; npn-lp; reed; reed-lp; pnp; pnp-lp; namur; coil-hi; coil-lo; 8-1 DC; 12 DC; 24 DC Frequency Minimum 0 Hz - maximum 7 kHz for total and flow rate. Maximum frequency depends on signal type and internal low-pass filter. E.g.
  • Page 53: Appendix B Problem Solving

    Page 53 APPENDIX B PROBLEM SOLVING In this appendix, several problems are included that can occur when the F115-P is going to be installed or while it is in operation. Flowmeter does not generate pulses: Check: ▪ Signal selection; ▪...
  • Page 54: Appendix Ccommunication Variables

    Page 54 APPENDIX C COMMUNICATION VARIABLES General The product is fitted with the Modbus communication protocol and can be equipped with various physical interfaces like RS485 and RS232 (please see device datasheet for available options). The tables below show the various variables that can be accessed through the communication. Currently, the function codes supported are: •...
  • Page 55 Page 55 the display – this is due to the fact that the display is limited in the number of digits and may have a slower update rate set. For example when two decimals are selected for total and total has a value of 123456,78 the display will show 34 ,78 while communication will read a “total”...
  • Page 56 Page 56 REGISTER VARIABLE TYPE VALUE / REMARKS ADDRESS DISPLAY REGISTERS [d] 64 40065 display function uint16 0=total 1=flow rate 2=all [h] 0x040 [d] 65 40066 Show A-B uint16 0=disable 1=enable [h] 0x041 [d] 67 40068 Backlight brightness uint16 0=0% (off) 2=40% 4=80% [h] 0x043...
  • Page 57 Page 57 REGISTER VARIABLE TYPE VALUE / REMARKS ADDRESS PULSE REGISTERS [d] 135 40136 mode uint16 0=not 1=separated 2=signed [h] 0x087 negative [d] 128 40129 width uint16 0…9999 [h] 0x080 Representation: 0.001 – 9.999 sec [d] 133 40134 decimals uint16 0…3 [h] 0x085 [d] 130...
  • Page 58: Appendix D Declaration Of Conformity

    Veghel, February e, Fluidwell V, declare under our sole responsibility that the F eries indicators are designed and will operate conform the following applicable uropean Directives and Harmonised tandards, when installed and operated according to the related manuals:...
  • Page 59: Index Of This Manual

    Page 59 INDEX OF THIS MANUAL accumulated Total ......... 9 Flowmeter input ........... 32 actual settings ..........62 flowrate Alarm ............. 9 calculation ..........14 analog Flowrate ............8 cut-off value ..........17 Installation ........... 19 floating output........... 31 Intrinsic safety ......... 37, 42, 49 flowrate min.
  • Page 60: List Of Figures In This Manual

    Fig. 34: Terminal connectors Communication (type CT)..............42 Fig. 35: F115-P-AP-CT-IB-OT-PD-XI - IIB/IIC – IIIC ................43 Fig. 36: F115-P-(AP)-(CT)-(OT)-(PC)-XI - Output loop powered - IIB/IIC - IIIC ......... 44 Fig. 37: F115-P-AP-CT-OT-(PX)-XI - Output loop powered - IIB/IIC - IIIC ......... 45 Fig.
  • Page 61 Page 61 NOTES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. FW_F115-P_M_v2201-01_EN.docx...
  • Page 62 Page 62 LIST OF CONFIGURATION SETTINGS SETTING DEFAULT DATE : DATE : 1 – TOTAL - A Enter your settings here 1.1 unit 1.2 decimals 0000000 1.3 K-Factor 0000001 1.4 decimals K-Factor 2 - FLOW RATE - A 2.1 unit 2.2 time /min 2.3 decimals...
  • Page 63 Page 63 A - COMMUNICATION A.1 speed 9600 A.2 address A.3 mode BUS-RTU A.4 databits A.5 parity none B - OTHERS 9.1 model F115-P 9.2 software version 03.04.xx 9.3 serial no. nnnnnnn 9.4 password 0000 9.5 tag-nr 0000000 FW_F115-P_M_v2201-01_EN.docx...
  • Page 64 Fluidwell B.V. PO box 6 Voltaweg 23 Website: www.fluidwell.com 5460 AA Veghel 5466 AZ Veghel Find your nearest representative: www.fluidwell.com/representatives The Netherlands The Netherlands Fluidwell bv - © 2023 - FW_F110-P_M_v2201-01_EN.docx...

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