Fluidwell N Series User Manual
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N410-P
BATCH CONTROLLER
WITH NUMERICAL KEYPAD
Signal input:
Pulse, NAMUR or coil flow meter signal
Control inputs:
Five inputs for remote control
Control outputs:
Three outputs to control valves, pumps or alarms
Communication:
Modbus
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- Page 1 WITH NUMERICAL KEYPAD Signal input: Pulse, NAMUR or coil flow meter signal Control inputs: Five inputs for remote control Control outputs: Three outputs to control valves, pumps or alarms Communication: Modbus N-Series - User friendly batch controllers More info: www.fluidwell.com/nseries.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User manual N410-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 N410-P User manual Terminal connectors ....................... 26 6.5.1 Terminals 1-2: Keyboard lock ..................26 6.5.2 Terminals 3-5: Sensor supply (12 V DC) ................ 27 6.5.3 Terminals 8-12: Remote control ..................27 6.5.4 Terminals 13-14: Digital output..................28 6.5.5 Terminals 22-24: Power supply (110-230 V AC) ............28 6.5.6 Terminals 27-28: Power supply (24 V DC) ..............
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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... -
Page 5: Safety
N410-P 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 N410-P INTRODUCTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The batch controller model N410-P is a microprocessor-driven instrument designed for batching and filling of small and large quantities. Fig. 1: The N410-P This manual describes the daily use, configuration and installation of the N410-P with pulse input from a flow meter. -
Page 7: Installation Example
N410-P User manual ● Modbus communication. Configuration The N410-P 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 [»13] All settings are stored in an EEPROM memory so they will not be lost if there is a power failure. Power supply The N410-P may be powered from a 24 V DC source or from mains (110 - 230 V AC). -
Page 8: Operation
User manual N410-P 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 N410-P. For this, the N410-P is equipped with a control panel that provides the operator with various functions, information and operating modes. - Page 9 N410-P User manual Display and keys – overview STATUS ACTUAL bbllb m USIGALkgton PRESET SETUP PROG BATCH WASH READY HOLD ALARM FLOWRATE ACC.TOTAL PRESET 1. Numerical keys Start/resume key 15. Relay R2 indicator 2. Rate key Reset key 16. Relay R1 indicator 3.
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Page 10: Operator Information And Functions
User manual N410-P PROG/ENTER – key To program and save a new PRESET value or other settings. Also, to gain access to SETUP mode. RESET – key To terminate an interrupted batch process. Also, to accept alarms. OPERATOR INFORMATION AND FUNCTIONS The default mode of the N410-P is the OPERATOR mode. -
Page 11: Other Displayed Information
N410-P User manual Once the PRESET value is reached, the outputs are switched off and the batch process is ended. A new batch can be started with the same PRESET quantity, or a new PRESET value can be set. Tank fill symbol The batch process can be visualized with the tank fill symbol. -
Page 12: Operator Alarms
User manual N410-P Clear total Total cannot be reset during batching. This function might not be available due to configuration settings. Total can be reset by selecting TOTAL and then RESET. The text “PUSH RESET” will be shown. To avoid a reset, press another key than RESET or wait for 20 seconds. When RESET is pressed again, the value of Total will be cleared to zero. -
Page 13: Configuration
N410-P User manual CONFIGURATION INTRODUCTION This chapter describes how technicians can use configuration settings to configure the N410-P for optimal functionality. Configuration is 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] 5.2.1 ENTERING SETUP MODE... -
Page 14: Changing Configuration Settings
User manual N410-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 15: Setup Menu Overview
N410-P User manual SETUP MENU OVERVIEW PRESET DEFAULT UNIT L - m3 - USGAL - IGAL - ft3 - bbl - kg - ton - US ton - lb DECIMALS 0 - 3 xxxxxxx MINIMUM MAXIMUM xxxxxxx PRESET xxxxxxx OVERRUN DEFAULT OVERRUN disable - enable... -
Page 16: Setup Menu Explanations
User manual N410-P OTHER DEFAULT MODEL fixed N410-P SOFTWARE VERSION fixed 03.06.xx SERIAL NUMBER fixed xxxxxxx PASSWORD 0000 - 9999 0000 KEYLOCK start - hold - preset - control - all - off TAG-NR xxxxxxx SETUP MENU EXPLANATIONS 5.4.1 MENU 1: PRESET PRESET Determines the measurement unit for preset, total and accumulated UNIT... -
Page 17: Menu 4: Alarm
N410-P User manual FLOWRATE UNIT Sets the measurement unit for the flow rate. Available units are: L - m3 - USGAL - IGAL - ft3 - bbl - kg - ton - US ton - lb Based on selection is limited to either SETUP 6.2: FLOW METER >... -
Page 18: Menu 6: Flow Meter
User manual N410-P DISPLAY DIMMER In order to save backlight life and energy, backlight brightness will fall to the entered level after five minutes of inactivity. Possible settings are: off - 20% - 40% - 60% - 80% - 100% 5.4.6 MENU 6: FLOW METER FLOW METER... -
Page 19: Menu 8: Communication
N410-P User manual ● Off: the output is switched off ● Batch: function equals R1 ● Preclose: used for two-stage control (see also 7.3: CONTROL > PRECLOSE ● Alarm: used for no-flow alarm (see also 4: ALARM ● Pulse: used as scaled pulse output (configured with 7.4: CONTROL >... -
Page 20: Menu 9: Other
User manual N410-P 5.4.9 MENU 9: OTHER OTHER MODEL Provides important information on your product. This information may be SOFTWARE VERSION required for maintenance or support. SERIAL NUMBER PASSWORD All SETUP values can be password protected. A four-digit PIN (password) can be programmed, for example 1234. To disable password protection, enter four zeros (0000). -
Page 21: Installation
N410-P User manual 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 22: Mechanical Installation
User manual N410-P Fig. 8: Example of N-series top label Serial number and year of production The serial number can be reviewed on the top label, or in . The SETUP 9.3: OTHER > SERIAL NUMBER production date is indicated by the first 4 digits of the serial number, representing year and week number (YYWW). -
Page 23: Mounting
N410-P User manual 6.3.2 MOUNTING Cabinet cut-out The enclosure must be mounted on a cabinet or panel. Take care to add enough space between two or more controllers. Maximum panel thickness is 6 mm (1/4”). min. 138 +/- 0.5 mm 30 mm 5.43 +/- 0.2") -
Page 24: Electrical Installation
User manual N410-P ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION First consult the table with limiting environmental conditions and safety parameters in Section 6.1: Installation / environmental conditions [»21] HIGH VOLTAGE 230 V, combined with relays up to 400 V Be sure that all the leads to the terminals are disconnected from the N410-P when the plastic protection cover has been removed. -
Page 25: Field Wiring Connections
N410-P User manual Fig. 12: Protective earth (PE) connection 6.4.3 FIELD WIRING CONNECTIONS ● Do ground the aluminum enclosure properly with a PE wire as indicated to the Protective Earth terminal. It is the responsibility of the installer to install, connect and test the Protective Earth connections in accordance with the local and (inter)national Rules and Regulations. -
Page 26: Terminal Connectors
User manual N410-P 8.2 V DC 12 V DC 24 V DC Fig. 13: Jumper positions sensor supply voltage selection Jumper setting Sensor supply voltage 8.2 V DC 12 V DC 24 V DC Terminal 31: Reference voltage 1.2 or 3 V DC Terminal 31 provides a reference voltage for low power sensors: coil or reed switch. -
Page 27: Terminals 3-5: Sensor Supply (12 V Dc)
N410-P User manual 2 KEY LOCK 1 GND Common ground unit Fig. 15: Terminals 1-2: Keyboard lock 6.5.2 TERMINALS 3-5: SENSOR SUPPLY (12 V DC) With terminal 5, 12 V DC is available for powering the sensor. Maximum current is 30 mA. Please note that signal output from the sensor should be connected to terminal 30, and that terminal 4 is not in use. -
Page 28: Terminals 13-14: Digital Output
User manual N410-P Terminal 11 (Reset) can also be used to block the batch process. As long as this input is connected to ground (terminal 8) it is not possible to start a batch. Alarm When terminal 12 (Alarm) is connected to ground (terminal 8), a running batch will be interrupted immediately, and the process is blocked until the alarm status is reset. -
Page 29: Terminal 29: Sensor Supply (8.2 - 12 - 24 V Dc)
N410-P User manual 6.5.7 TERMINAL 29: SENSOR SUPPLY (8.2 - 12 - 24 V DC) Terminal 29 offers a selectable sensor supply with a maximum power consumption of 50 mA @ 24 V DC. Selection of the voltage is made by setting the three switches at the rear side of the controller (see ). - Page 30 User manual N410-P 32 GND Common ground unit 31 Vsens Reed 3 V DC switch 1 MΩ 30 Signal Shield Selectable low-pass filter Fig. 23: Terminals 30-32: Reed signal input Namur The N410-P is suitable for use with a Namur-type flow meter. The sensor may be powered externally, or via the controller terminals 5 or 29 ( Section 6.4.5: Sensor supply [»25] 32 GND...
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Page 31: Terminals 35-37: Communication
N410-P User manual 32 GND Common ground unit 31 (not used) Sensor 30 Signal Shield Fig. 26: Terminals 30-32: Active pulse signal input – example with external sensor supply A flow meter with PNP pulse output can be used with the N410-P. For reliable pulse detection, pulse amplitude has to go above 1.2 V. -
Page 32: Terminals 42-44: Control Output (R1)
User manual N410-P 6.5.10 TERMINALS 42-44: CONTROL OUTPUT (R1) Control output R1 is used for controlling the main batching pump or valve. This output is switched ‘on’ (connecting terminal 42 with 43, and disconnecting terminal 43 from 44) during the whole batch process (see ). -
Page 33: Maintenance
N410-P User manual 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 34: Appendix A - Technical Specification
User manual N410-P APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION GENERAL DISPLAY Type High intensity reflective numeric and alphanumeric LCD with adjustable backlight, UV-resistant. Digits 7 with height 14 mm (0.56”) and 10 with height 8 mm (0.3”). Various symbols and measuring units. -
Page 35: Input
N410-P User manual DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS EN 61010-1 EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-3 EN 61326-1 FCC 47 CFR part 15 RoHS EN 50581 EN IEC 63000 IP & TYPE EN 60529 NEMA 250 Note See the applicable Declaration of Conformity for specific revisions and publication dates of applicable standards. -
Page 36: Operational
User manual N410-P OPERATIONAL OPERATOR FUNCTIONS Process management Enter preset value ● Start, interrupt and stop batch process ● Displayed information Preset value ● Actual batched quantity or remaining quantity ● Total ● Accumulated total ● Flowrate ● Batch counter ●... -
Page 37: Appendix B - Troubleshooting
N410-P User manual APPENDIX B - TROUBLESHOOTING Table 1 lists and describes how to troubleshoot problems that can occur when installing or operating the N410-P. Table 2 lists internal alarm codes and conditions signaled by a blinking ALARM flag on the display ALARM PROG ). -
Page 38: Appendix C - Modbus Communication
User manual N410-P APPENDIX C - MODBUS COMMUNICATION INTRODUCTION General The N410-P is fitted with the Modbus communication protocol and an interface. The tables below show the various variables that can be accessed through the communication port. Currently, the function codes supported are: ●... -
Page 39: Configuration Variables Of The Unit
N410-P User manual RUNTIME VARIABLES OF THE N410-P [d] 208 40209 batch total uint48 0.000...9999999999 [h] 0x0D0 Representation: unit, decimals depending on variables 108, [d] 238 40239 batch counter uint24 0...16000000 [h] 0x0EE [d] 200 40201 preset value uint24 1...9999999 [h] 0x0C8 Representation: unit, decimals depending on variable 108, 33 [d] 221... - Page 40 User manual N410-P ALARM HOLDING NO. OF VARIABLE TYPE VALUES / REPRESENTATION / REMARKS ADDRESS REGISTER REG’S [d] 68 40069 no-flow alarm uint16 0=disable 1=enable [h] 0x044 [d] 46 40047 no-flow time uint16 1...9999 [h] 0x02E Representation 000.1...999.9 seconds DISPLAY HOLDING NO.
- Page 41 N410-P User manual MODBUS COMMUNICATION [d] 1272 41273 parity uint16 0=none 1=even 2=odd [h] 0x4F8 OTHERS HOLDING NO. OF VARIABLE TYPE VALUES / REPRESENTATION / REMARKS ADDRESS REGISTER REG’S [d] 173 40174 model char Representation: ASCII character [h] 0x0AD [d] 162 40163 firmware uint24 0...999999...
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Page 42: Appendix D - Legal Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EU De cla tio n of Conformi Fluidwell N‒Series indicators he , May 2024 We, Fluidwell BV, declare under our s e ol respons ibility that the N‒Series indicators are de igne d and will operate conform the followi... - Page 43 N410-P User manual LIST OF CONFIGURATION SETTINGS SETTING DEFAULT DATE: DATE: PRESET UNIT DECIMALS MINIMUM MAXIMUM PRESET OVERRUN OVERRUN disable TIME FLOWRATE UNIT TIME DECIMALS CALCULATION CUT-OFF 30.0 ALARM NO-FLOW disable FLOWRATE TIME DISPLAY DISPLAY increase TANK enable LIGHT 100% DIMMER 100% FLOW METER...
- Page 44 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_N410-P_M_v0301-01_EN...
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