Fluidwell B Series User Manual
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- Page 1 User manual B-Alert FLOWRATE MONITOR / TOTALIZER Signal input: pulse, NAMUR or coil flow meter signal Signal outputs: two high / low alarms or scaled pulse reflecting total B-Series - Basic indicators for ordinary locations More info: www.fluidwell.com/bseries.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User manual B-Alert 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 B-Alert User manual Battery replacement......................25 7.3.1 Safety instructions ......................25 7.3.2 Battery replacement procedure ..................26 7.3.3 Disposal of batteries ....................... 26 APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................27 General ........................... 27 Input ..........................28 Output ..........................28 Operational ........................28 APPENDIX B - TROUBLESHOOTING ...................
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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: 03.32.xx... -
Page 5: Safety
B-Alert User manual SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY ● Risk of electric shock: Only open the unit if all leads are free of potential electrical energy. ● Immediately inform the person responsible for the installation if you disagree with the safety precautions or if you detect errors or danger. END-USER RESPONSIBILITIES ●... -
Page 6: Introduction
User manual B-Alert INTRODUCTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The flow rate monitor / totalizer model B-Alert is a microprocessor-driven instrument designed to show the current flow rate, resettable total and non-resettable accumulated total, as well as to monitor the flow rate for high and/or low values. Fig. 1: The B-Alert This manual describes the daily use, configuration and installation of the B-Alert with pulse input... -
Page 7: Installation Example
B-Alert User manual ● Configurable pulse and alarm signal outputs. Configuration The B-Alert 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. -
Page 8: Operation
User manual B-Alert OPERATION This product 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 B-Alert. For this, the B-Alert is equipped with a control panel that provides the operator with various functions, information and operating modes. -
Page 9: Displayed Information
B-Alert User manual READY SET-UP PROG READY RATE Fig. 4: Example of display information during process DISPLAYED INFORMATION By pressing the SELECT-key, the operator may scroll through a succession of screens showing various process values. The following table shows the available screens. Selected display Displayed information MAIN SCREEN... -
Page 10: Operator Alarms
User manual B-Alert When data is changed but SELECT + CLEAR have not been pressed, the change can be cancelled by waiting 20 seconds. The old value will be reinstated. OPERATOR ALARMS 4.5.1 FLOW RATE ALARM When the actual flow rate is outside the allowed range, an alarm message will be displayed indicating the type of alarm: "LO RATE", "HI RATE". -
Page 11: Configuration
The Remote Configuration Tool software package can be downloaded free of charge from our ® ® website at www.fluidwell.com/software, and installed on a Microsoft Windows PC. The package also contains a quick-start manual with detailed instructions to successfully connect the PC and your B-Series. -
Page 12: Changing Configuration Settings
User manual B-Alert CLEAR-key When only a function group is indicated in the display (one digit), this key scrolls through clear the function groups (1. à 2. à 3.) When a function group is entered (two digits in display), this key is used to select the previous function in the list (e.g. -
Page 13: Setup Menu Overview
B-Alert 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 RATE DEFAULT UNIT mL - L - m3 - g - kg - ton - GAL - bbl - lb - cf - no unit TIME... -
Page 14: Menu 2: Rate
User manual B-Alert TOTAL Changing the measurement unit will have consequences for operator and setup values. Please note that the K-factor should be checked also. Recalculation is not done automatically. UNIT Determines the measurement unit for (accumulated) total, which is also used in configuration of the scaled pulse output. -
Page 15: Menu 3: Alarm
B-Alert User manual 5.4.3 MENU 3: ALARM ALARM ZERO When the sensor signal is zero, the monitoring can be ignored or disabled. Select the desired action when the signal becomes zero: Default: the alarm output is switched, and the alarm is indicated on ●... -
Page 16: Menu 6: Other
User manual B-Alert D-OUT DECIMALS Sets the position of the decimal point for . The 5.5: D-OUT > AMOUNT following can be selected: 0 - 3 If the output frequency goes out of range, an internal buffer will store the excess pulses. -
Page 17: Installation
B-Alert User manual INSTALLATION INSTALLATION / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Take the relevant IP classification of the enclosure into account (see identification plate). Even an enclosure rated for IP67 / NEMA Type 4X should NEVER be exposed to strongly varying (weather) conditions. When used in very cold environment or varying climatic conditions, inside the instrument case, take the necessary precautions against moisture. -
Page 18: Mechanical Installation
User manual B-Alert Serial number and year of production The serial number can be reviewed on the identification label, the installation label, or in SETUP . The production date is shown on the label and is also indicated by the first 6.3: OTHER >... -
Page 19: Mounting
B-Alert User manual 6.3.2 MOUNTING Wall mounting The enclosure can be wall mounted with screws using the four available mounting holes. The holes are accessible after removal of the front cover. Fig. 12: Installation - Wall mount A: 4x screw / bolt ●... -
Page 20: Electrical Installation
User manual B-Alert ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION First consult the table with limiting environmental conditions and safety parameters in Section 6.1: Installation / environmental conditions [»17] ● The installation must comply with (inter)national requirements and local ordinances. Within the United States all field wiring must conform to the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Within Canada all field wiring must conform to the Canadian Electrical Code. -
Page 21: Terminal Connectors
B-Alert User manual TERMINAL CONNECTORS The following terminal connectors are available on the B-Alert. SENSOR DIGITAL / ALARM DIGITAL / ALARM FLOW METER INPUT POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 Passive transistor Passive transistor Coil 1.2 V DC 8.2 V DC 10 - 30 V DC Reed switch / NPN 3 V DC... - Page 22 User manual B-Alert Pulse signal NPN The B-Alert is suitable for use with flow meters with an NPN output signal. For reliable pulse detection, the signal should be above 1.4 V or below 1.0 V under all circumstances. It is advised to use a sensor which is normally open, and is closed only for a short period.
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Page 23: Terminals 5-8: Digital/Alarm Outputs
B-Alert User manual Namur signal The B-Alert is suitable for use with flow meters with a Namur signal. The sensor may be powered via the 8.2 V DC sensor supply at terminal 4, or may be powered externally. 8. V DC NAMUR Shield 47 kΩ... -
Page 24: Service Port
User manual B-Alert 6.5.4 SERVICE PORT A service port enabling configuration of the B-Alert via an external device such as a laptop is available. Connection to the port should be made with a special communications cable, available through our website or your supplier (accessory ACE02). The service port is not to be connected permanently CONFIG service connector... -
Page 25: Maintenance
B-Alert User manual MAINTENANCE GENERAL DIRECTIONS The B-Alert does not require special maintenance unless it is used in low-temperature applications or surroundings with high humidity (above 90% annual mean). It is the users responsibility to take all precautions to dehumidify the B-Alert in such a way that no condensation will occur, for example by placing a dry silica gel sachet in the casing. -
Page 26: Battery Replacement Procedure
User manual B-Alert 7.3.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Exchange the battery as follows: 1. Open the B-series. See for more information. Section 6.3: Mechanical installation [»18] 2. Hold the cover (1) and carefully remove the battery (2) from its holder (3). Please note that the holder can be made of plastic (as drawn) or of two metal clips. -
Page 27: Appendix A - Technical Specification
B-Alert User manual APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION GENERAL DISPLAY Type High intensity reflective numeric and alphanumeric LCD with bright backlight, UV-resistant Note Backlight not available when battery or loop powered Digits 7 with height 12 mm (0.47”) and 11 with height 7 mm (0.28”). Various symbols and measuring units. -
Page 28: Input
User manual B-Alert DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS EN/BS 61000-6-2 EN/BS 61000-6-3 EN/BS 61326-1 FCC 47 CFR part 15 RoHS EN/BS 50581 EN/BS IEC 63000 IP & TYPE EN/BS 60529 NEMA 250 Note See the applicable Declaration of Conformity or product certificate for specific revisions and publication dates of applicable standards. -
Page 29: Appendix B - Troubleshooting
B-Alert User manual APPENDIX B - TROUBLESHOOTING Table 1 lists and describes how to troubleshoot problems that can occur when installing or operating theB-Alert. Table 2 lists internal alarm codes and conditions signaled by a blinking ALARM flag on the display ). -
Page 30: Appendix C - Legal Information
Last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed: 16. I. Meij, Manager Technology Fluidwell BV ‒ P.O.Box 6, 5460 AA, Veghel, The Netherlands ‒ Voltaweg 23, 5466 AZ, Veghel, The Netherlands Fluidwell BV is ISO9001 certified by DEKRA Certification BV, Meander 1051, 6825 MJ, Arnhem, The Netherlands. -
Page 31: Configuration Settings Log
B-Alert User manual LIST OF CONFIGURATION SETTINGS SETTING DEFAULT DATE: DATE: TOTAL UNIT DECIMALS K-FACTOR DECIMALS K-FACTOR RATE UNIT TIME DECIMALS K-FACTOR DECIMALS K-FACTOR ALARM ZERO default LOW ALARM HIGH ALARM METER SIGNAL coil D-OUT OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 MODE DECIMALS AMOUNT OTHER... - Page 32 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 2024 - FW_B-ALERT_M_v0401-01_EN...
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