Fluidwell F Series User Manual

Flow rate indicator / totalizer with linearization and scaled pulse output, signal input: pulse, namur orcoil flowmeter signal, signal output: one scaled pulse reflecting total, options: intrinsically safe backlight
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F016-P
FLOW RATE INDICATOR / TOTALIZER
WITH LINEARIZATION AND SCALED PULSE OUTPUT
Signal input:
pulse, NAMUR or coil flowmeter signal
Signal output:
one scaled pulse reflecting total
Options:
intrinsically safe
backlight
F-Series - Field mounted indicators for safe and hazardous areas
More info: www.fluidwell.com/fseries

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  • Page 1 FLOW RATE INDICATOR / TOTALIZER WITH LINEARIZATION AND SCALED PULSE OUTPUT Signal input: pulse, NAMUR or coil flowmeter signal Signal output: one scaled pulse reflecting total Options: intrinsically safe backlight F-Series - Field mounted indicators for safe and hazardous areas More info: www.fluidwell.com/fseries...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User Manual F016-P TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL......................How to use this manual ....................Use of pictograms ......................Warranty and technical support ..................Model Reference ......................SAFETY ............................ Personal safety ....................... End-user responsibilities....................Potential equipment damage ..................Disposal of electronic waste ................... INTRODUCTION........................
  • Page 3 F016-P User Manual Terminal connectors safe area applications - Type PX, PD ........... 30 6.5.1 Terminals 1-3 (6): flowmeter input .................. 30 6.5.2 Terminals 4-5: Power supply - type PX and PD ............. 33 6.5.3 Terminal 6: Sensor power supply - Type PD ..............33 6.5.4 Terminals 7-8: Pulse output - Type OT................
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    ● 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...
  • Page 5: Safety

    F016-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. ●...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    User Manual F016-P INTRODUCTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The flow rate indicator / totalizer model F016-P is a microprocessor-driven instrument designed to linearize the flowmeter’s flow curve and to show the current flow rate, resettable total and non- resettable accumulated total, as well as to generate a scaled pulse according to the accumulated total.
  • Page 7: Installation Example

    F016-P User Manual Configuration The F016 can be used for many types of application and has a SETUP mode to allow for configuring it to your requirements. See for further information. Section 5: Configuration [»11] All settings are stored in an EEPROM memory so they will not be lost if there is a power failure. Input ●...
  • Page 8: Operation

    User Manual F016-P OPERATION This unit may only be operated by authorized and trained personnel who have read and understood this manual, particularly Section 2: Safety [»5] INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the daily use and operation of the F016-P. For this, the F-Series is equipped with a control panel that provides the operator with various functions, information and operating modes.
  • Page 9: Backlight (Type Zb)

    F016-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. TOTAL RATE Fig. 4:...
  • Page 10: Internal Error

    User Manual F016-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 [»54] Page 10 FW_F016-P_M_v0501-03_EN...
  • Page 11: Configuration

    F016-P User Manual CONFIGURATION INTRODUCTION This chapter describes how technicians can use configuration settings to configure the F-Series for optimal functionality. Configuration of the F016-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] Changing settings may influence current operation In SETUP mode the unit remains fully operational.
  • Page 12: Changing Configuration Settings

    User Manual F016-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.
  • Page 13: Setup Menu Overview

    F016-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 DEFAULT UNIT mL - L - m3 - mg - g - kg - ton - GAL - bbl - lb - cf - REV -...
  • Page 14: Setup Menu Explanations

    User Manual F016-P SETUP MENU EXPLANATIONS 5.4.1 MENU 1: TOTAL Calculating the K-factor for Total The K-factor is used to convert the flowmeter pulse frequency to a quantity. Two examples are given. Example 1 ● The flowmeter generates 2.4813 pulses per liter. ●...
  • Page 15 F016-P User Manual ● A cubic meter equals 1000 liters, thus the flowmeter generates 2,481.3 pulses per m3. ● Enter the K-factor as 248130 at and 2 at 2.4: FLOW RATE > K-FACTOR 2.5: FLOW RATE > DECIMALS K- FACTOR Example 2 ●...
  • Page 16: Menu 3: Display

    User Manual F016-P 5.4.3 MENU 3: DISPLAY DISPLAY FUNCTION Determines which information is shown on the main screen. Total: Total is displayed with the large 17 mm (0.67”) digits; Flow rate ● is displayed with the smaller 8 mm (0.31”) digits simultaneously. Flow rate: Only Flow rate is displayed with the large 17 mm (0.67”) ●...
  • Page 17: Menu 5: Flowmeter

    F016-P User Manual 5.4.5 MENU 5: FLOWMETER FLOWMETER SIGNAL Selects the type of input sensor pickup / signal. The F016-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 EXPLANATION RESISTANCE...
  • Page 18 User Manual F016-P K-Factor KF0=51.64178 MF1=0.691300 KF1=35.7 @ 64Hz. KF2=47.5 @ 93Hz. MF2=0.919798 MF3=1.041792 KF3=53.8 @ 161Hz. KF4=49.2 @ 336Hz. MF4=0.952717 KF5=52.9 @ 514Hz. MF5=1.024364 51.6 35.7 Frequency 64 93 10,000 Fig. 7: Example of K-Factors and linearization points When a new frequency is measured, the corresponding Meter Factor is calculated by interpolating between the linearization points.
  • Page 19: Menu 7: Pulse Output

    F016-P User Manual LINEARIZATION DECIMALS Determines the number of decimals for the frequency entered at FREQUENCY . The following can be selected: 6.1..8: LINEARIZATION > FREQ. / M-FACTOR 1..8 00000 – 1111.1 – 222.22 – 33.333 5.4.7 MENU 7: PULSE OUTPUT PULSE OUTPUT PULSE WIDTH The pulse width determines the time that the output will be active, that...
  • Page 20: Installation

    User Manual F016-P INSTALLATION ● Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of this instrument may only be carried out by trained personnel authorized by the operator of the facility. Personnel must read and understand this Operating Manual before carrying out its instructions. ●...
  • Page 21: Handling The F016-P Enclosure

    F016-P User Manual HANDLING THE F016-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 [»39] for Intrinsically Safe applications.
  • Page 22: Opening, Assembling And Closing The F-Series

    User Manual F016-P Fig. 10: 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 8.3: OTHERS >...
  • Page 23 F016-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. 3.
  • Page 24: Mechanical Installation

    User Manual F016-P MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 6.3.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS Aluminum and stainless steel enclosures Note: _B_ type enclosure (extended back) not available under CSA or FM certification for intrinsically safe installation 75 mm (2.95") 90 mm (3.54") 130 mm (5.12") 112 mm (4.40") 12mm 12mm 30 mm 30 mm 30mm 30mm...
  • Page 25 F016-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”...
  • Page 26: Mounting The F-Series

    User Manual F016-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.
  • Page 27: Electrical Installation

    F016-P User Manual ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Hazardous area installations The following chapter gives general information regarding the electrical installation of the F016-P. gives additional specific information Section 7: Intrinsically safe applications [»39] regarding intrinsically safe installation and has priority over the information given in this chapter.
  • Page 28: Field Wiring Connections

    User Manual F016-P Connecting Protective Earth to a non-metallic enclosure When the F016-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.
  • Page 29: Power Supply

    F016-P User Manual All field wiring enters the F016-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 F016-P with the correct drilling pattern and thread (metal) or hole (plastic) sizes. The wire screens (shield) are meant to prevent electromagnetic interference and shall be terminated at one side to prevent ground loops.
  • Page 30: Terminal Connectors Safe Area Applications - Type Px, Pd

    User Manual F016-P Fig. 15: Jumper positions sensor supply voltage selection (Type PF or PM) Jumper setting External sensor supply voltage 1.2 / 3.2V DC 8.2V DC 12V DC 24V DC TERMINAL CONNECTORS SAFE AREA APPLICATIONS - TYPE PX, PD Hazardous area installations The following chapter gives general information regarding the electrical installation of the F016-P.
  • Page 31 F016-P User Manual ● COIL LO: sensitivity from about 90mV p-p ● COIL HI: sensitivity from about 20mV p-p With Type ZF or ZG still higher sensitivities are available: ● Type ZF: COIL HI sensitivity from about 10mV p-p ● Type ZG: COIL HI sensitivity from about 5mV p-p. Vref 1.2 V DC 3 Coil 2 Coil...
  • Page 32 User Manual F016-P With Type PD a sensor supply voltage of 8.1V DC can be taken from terminal 6. 6 Type PD: 8.1 V DC 3 +3.2 V DC Selectable low-pass filter 2 Signal Resistance value: 1 Shield see signal selection table Common ground unit Fig. 19: Terminals 1 - 3 (6): PNP signal input...
  • Page 33: Terminals 4-5: Power Supply - Type Px And Pd

    F016-P User Manual NAMUR signal The F016-P is suitable for use with flowmeters with NAMUR signal. The F016-P with Type PD can offer a sensor supply voltage of 8.2V at terminal 6. 6 Type PD sensor supply +8.1 V DC NAMUR 2 Signal Shield...
  • Page 34: Terminals 9-10: Backlight Power Supply - Type Zb

    User Manual F016-P 6.5.5 TERMINALS 9-10: BACKLIGHT POWER SUPPLY - TYPE ZB To power the optional backlight, a voltage from 20 to 30 V must be connected to the display. The maximum current will be 30mA. Connect the “-“ to terminal 9 and the “+“ to terminal 10. 20 - 30 V DC Fig. 25: Terminals 9-10: Backlight power - Type ZB...
  • Page 35: Terminal Connectors Safe Area Applications - Type Pf, Pm

    F016-P User Manual TERMINAL CONNECTORS SAFE AREA APPLICATIONS - TYPE PF, PM Hazardous area installations This chapter applies to electrical installation of the F016-P with Type PM or PF. These Types are not fit for use in Hazardous Areas! gives specific information regarding intrinsically Section 7: Intrinsically safe applications [»39] safe installation.
  • Page 36: Terminals 3-4: Pulse Output

    User Manual F016-P 6.6.2 TERMINALS 3-4: PULSE OUTPUT Type OT A passive output transistor is available with this option. Max. driving capacity is 300 mA @ 50 V DC. 50 V DC @ 300 mA Device Common ground unit Fig. 27: Terminals 3-4: Passive transistor output (type OT) Type OA An active transistor output is available with this option.
  • Page 37 F016-P User Manual ● Type ZG: COIL HI sensitivity from about 5 mV p-p. Vref 1.2 V DC Selectable 7 Sensor supply sensitivity Coil 6 Signal Shield 5 GND Common ground unit Fig. 30: Terminals 5 - 7: Coil signal input The F016-P is suitable for use with flowmeters with an NPN output signal.
  • Page 38 User Manual F016-P Active signal The F016-P is suitable for flowmeters with an Active signal output. With an input impedance of 47kΩ, the detection level is about 1.2V. See for more information. SETUP 5.1: FLOWMETER > SIGNAL [»17] Active signal selection is often used in combination with the sensor supply output offered with type PM and type PF.
  • Page 39: Intrinsically Safe Applications

    F016-P User Manual INTRINSICALLY SAFE APPLICATIONS IDENTIFICATION The F016-P 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! Identification label To identify your F0-Series device, all field mount enclosures have a waterproof identification label placed on the outside of the product.
  • Page 40: Electrical Installation In Hazardous Areas

    User Manual F016-P ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS AREAS ● shows general information regarding the electrical Section 6.4: Electrical installation [»27] installation of your F016-P. The following sections give additional specific information regarding Intrinsically Safe installation, and overrules information given in other sections. ●...
  • Page 41: Electrical Data - Control Drawing

    F016-P User Manual 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 Intr ins call S y afe for Class I/II/III, Division 1...
  • Page 42: Installations Based On Atex Or Iecex Certificate

    User Manual F016-P 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 05ATEX1168 X. ● For installation under IECEx scheme: this Intrinsically Safe device must be installed in accordance with product certificate IECEx KEM 08.0006X.
  • Page 43: Electrical Data - Annex 1

    F016-P User Manual 7.2.4 ELECTRICAL DATA - ANNEX 1 Annex 1 ( mo el p s eci fic) to prod uct certif c i ates KEMA 0 ATEX1168 X, IECEx 00 6 Model F0..-P-XI Int nal supply for use w ith he cert ified replaceable battery type FW -Li A...
  • Page 44: Power Supply

    User Manual F016-P 7.2.5 POWER SUPPLY The F016-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.
  • Page 45: Configuration Examples Intrinsically Safe Applications

    F016-P User Manual Optional battery – Type PC With Type PC your product is equipped with an intrinsically safe, certified long-life Lithium primary battery. The battery will power the F016 when external power is not available, and may be exchanged in hazardous areas. For further information please see Section 8.3: Battery replacement [»49] All electrical connections made to the terminals of the intrinsically safe product (Type XI) must follow...
  • Page 46: F016-P-Ot-Px-Xi-(Zb) - Ex Ia Iic/Iiic

    User Manual F016-P 7.4.2 F016-P-OT-PX-XI-(ZB) - EX IA IIC/IIIC Fig. 40: F016-P-OT-PX-XI-(ZB) - Ex ia IIC/IIIC - Intrinsically Safe application 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 F016-P, the battery will be disabled automatically until the power is disconnected 7.4.3 F016-P-OT-PX-XI-ZB - EX IA IIC/IIIC...
  • Page 47: F016-P-Ot-Pd-Xi-Zb - Ex Ia Iic/Iiic

    F016-P User Manual 7.4.4 F016-P-OT-PD-XI-ZB - EX IA IIC/IIIC Fig. 42: F016-P-OT-PD-XI-ZB - Ex ia IIC/IIIC - Intrinsically Safe application Sensor supply voltage on Terminal 3: 1.2-3.2 V DC, Terminal 6: 8.2 V DC. Please note: Type PD may be used in combination with the battery (Type PC). PD will power the F016-P, the battery will be disabled automatically until the power is disconnected FW_F016-P_M_v0501-03_EN Page 47...
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    User Manual F016-P MAINTENANCE GENERAL DIRECTIONS ● Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of this instrument may only be carried out by trained personnel authorized by the operator of the facility. Personnel must read and understand this Operating Manual before carrying out its instructions. ●...
  • Page 49: Battery Replacement

    Voltaweg 23, Veghel, the Netherlands - Part. no. / Référence: FW-LiBAT-021 Primary Lithium Battery - Only replace with Fluidwell I.S. battery pack! Pile primaire au lithium - Remplacer uniquement par une pile Fluidwell à Sécurité Intrinsèque! Fig. 44: Marking battery type PC: Intrinsically Safe FWLiBAT-021 (SPC02)
  • Page 50: Battery Replacement Procedure

    User Manual F016-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 [»49] 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.
  • Page 51: Appendix A - Technical Specification

    F016-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”) Refresh rate User definable: fast - 1 sec - 3 sec - 15 sec - 30 sec - off Type ZB (option)
  • Page 52 User Manual F016-P OPERATING TEMPERATURE Safe area -40 °C to +80 °C, -40 °F to +176 °F Intrinsically safe -40 °C to +70 °C, -40 °F to +158 °F For EPL Da -40 °C to +50 °C, -40 °F to +122 °F POWER REQUIREMENTS Type PB SAFE AREA ONLY - Standard lithium primary battery.
  • Page 53: Input

    F016-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 Ex ia IIIC T 100ºC Da...
  • Page 54: Appendix B - Troubleshooting

    User Manual F016-P APPENDIX B - TROUBLESHOOTING Table 1 lists and describes how to troubleshoot problems that can occur when installing or operating the F016-P. Table 2 lists internal alarm codes and conditions signaled by a blinking ALARM flag on the display ).
  • Page 55: Appendix C - Legal Information

    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...
  • Page 56 User Manual F016-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 BATTERY MODE operational FLOWMETER...
  • Page 57 F016-P User Manual OTHERS TYPE / MODEL F016-P SOFTWARE VERSION 03.xx.xx SERIAL NUMBER xxxxxxx PASS CODE 0000 TAG NUMBER 0000000 FW_F016-P_M_v0501-03_EN Page 57...
  • Page 58 User Manual F016-P NOTES Page 58 FW_F016-P_M_v0501-03_EN...
  • Page 59 F016-P User Manual FW_F016-P_M_v0501-03_EN Page 59...
  • Page 60 Fluidwell bv P.O. 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 © Copyright 2023 - FW_F016-P_M_v0501-03_EN...

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