Contents Content of this Manual ........................... 6 Scope of delivery/Product package ....................... 6 How to use this Manual ..........................7 Illustrations and symbols used ........................7 Hazard symbols in this Manual ........................7 Types of warning ............................8 Specialist terms/Abbreviations........................9 Controller ..............................
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Contents General icons and functions ........................25 Icons and functions ..........................26 Home screen ..............................28 Configuring the screen view ........................28 Flowrate ................................ 30 Configuring a flowrate ..........................31 Graphic representation of daily and monthly flowrates ................32 Setting range limits and alarms for flowrates ................... 33 Data log .................................
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Contents Inputs/outputs .............................. 52 Configuring an analogue input ......................... 53 Calibrating current and voltage inputs ...................... 54 Setting a time delay for the HiHi and LoLo alarm limits ................55 Configuring an analogue output ....................... 55 Digital inputs ............................56 Configuring a digital input ........................
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Contents Example configuration of a continuous pump controller ................77 Configuring the analogue inputs for setting actual value parameters ............77 Configuring the digital inputs for the continuous pump controller ............. 77 Configuring the continuous pump controller ..................... 78 Outputting the manipulated variable of the continuous pump controller at an analogue output ....80 Configuring the digital outputs of the continuous pump controller ............
How to use this Manual This Installation & Operating Manual describes the correct use of the SPECTOR control Flow steam flowrate calculator and universal controller. It applies to all persons who integrate this equipment into control sys- tems, install, bring into service, operate, maintain and dispose of this equipment. Anyone carrying out the above-mentioned activities must have read this Installation &...
Types of warning DANGER DANGER Warning of a dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Warning of a dangerous situation that may possibly result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION Warning of a situation that may result in minor or moderate injury. ATTENTION ATTENTION Warning of a situation that will result in damage to property or the environment.
Specialist terms/Abbreviations Here, we explain some abbreviations, specialist terms, etc., which are used in this Manual. Controller P component The P component enables the controller gain to be adapted to the controlled system. The greater the P component, the more strongly the controller will react to deviations. I component The I component, or reset time Tn, ensures that control can take place without permanent deviation.
Specialist terms/Abbreviations Dead zone The effect of the dead zone is that the manipulated variable no longer changes when the setpoint plus/ minus dead zone in % is reached. Example using level: Setpoint = 60%. Dead zone = 5%. Setpoint [dead ] = 3%. 58.5% ...
Usage for the intended purpose The SPECTOR control Flow can be used in combination with various sensors for recording, processing and storing steam flowrate values. The connected sensors can be used to generate additional limit values and freely configure the controller for various applications, e.g.: Continuous and pump controllers ■...
Improper use There is a danger of death due to explosion if the equipment is used in potentially explo- sive atmospheres. Do not use the equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. Basic safety notes There is a risk of electric shock during work on electrical systems. Always switch off the voltage to the equipment before performing work on the terminal ■...
Function The SPECTOR control Flow can be used in combination with various sensors for recording, processing and storing steam flowrate values. The steam flowrate calculator calculates a mass flow from a volumetric flow with the aid of a pressure and/or temperature sensor. The data can be stored in the unit and exported for further processing.
Technical data Supply voltage 24 V DC ( ) +/- 30% ■ Power consumption Max. 14.4 VA ■ Current input Max. 0.6 A (at 24 V) ■ Required external fuse 10 A ■ Analogue inputs CH1 - CH4 0 - 20 mA Input impedance 200 Ω ■...
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Technical data Indicators and controls Capacitive 5” touchscreen with LED backlight ■ Resolution 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA) ■ Brightness 200 Cd/m , dimmable ■ Size (field of view) 110 mm x 65 mm ■ IP rating Front: IP 66 ■...
Stock code Safety note Disposal information Betriebsanleitung beachten SPECTOR Flow control See installation instructions Voir instructions de montage GESTRA AG 24VDC +/-30% 14,4 VA Mat.-Nr.:393114 Münchener Straße 77 Tamb = 50°C (122°F) ANW-Nr.:307460-XX IP 66 (IP 20) 28215 Bremen; GERMANY...
Dimensions of the SPECTOR control Flow 147 mm 147 mm 90 mm 8 mm Fig. 3 136 mm Required installation aperture in the control cabinet door or switch panel 136 mm Fig. 4 SPECTOR control Flow - Installation & Operating Manual - 851102-00...
Installing the SPECTOR control Flow The SPECTOR control Flow is designed for installation in control cabinet doors or switch panels. The maximum panel thickness is 10 mm. For installation, you will need the following tools: A tool for cutting the installation aperture ■...
Connecting the SPECTOR control Flow Ports and sockets on the back of the unit Fig. 7 1 x 3-pin connector for 24 V DC supply voltage 2 x Ethernet ports 10/100 Mbit switched (Modbus TCP/IP) 1 x USB host port (versions 2.0 and 1.1) for USB sticks with FAT32/FAT or exFAT file format 1 x slot for SD card with FAT32 file format (for service purposes) * * SDHC memory cards are not supported.
Connecting the SPECTORcontrol Flow Inputs and outputs on the back of the unit +24Vdc +24Vdc +24Vdc +24Vdc OUT1 PT 100 SUP PT 100 SUP PT 100 SUP CH1+ CH3+ AGND T/R+ CH1- CH3- T/R- OUT2 AGND AGND AGND AGND SHIELD...
Operation and navigation The steam flowrate calculator is operated either on the unit itself using the colour touchscreen or via Ethernet using remote software. The user interface The user interface of the steam flowrate calculator is divided into three areas, see example: Title bar Display area Toolbar...
Operation and navigation Note on entering names Always use unique names for all inputs/outputs and controllers, etc. This improves clarity and ensures clear assignment. Maximum number of characters = 30 Entering names and parameters using on-screen keyboards Tap a yellow input field to open an on-screen alphanumeric or numeric keyboard.
Operation and navigation Scroll bar for long lists and menus You can scroll up and down through long lists and menus using scroll bars to navigate to the parameters you require. Password protection for entering parameters The entry and selection of parameters is pass- word-protected by default.
Operation and navigation General icons and functions Icon Description Grey = no alarm Yellow flashing = alarm that has not been Alarm signal acknowledged Yellow = active alarm that has been acknowledged Setup - further settings Signals / Equipment Confirm, Apply, Yes Cancel, No Return to previous page Save (e.g.
Operation and navigation Icons and functions Icon Description Cumulated quantities Data logs Controllers Show current alarms System settings Inputs/outputs Functions Set range limits, alarms and alarm delays Open the graphic representation of daily quantities Open the graphic representation of monthly quantities Open Setup Configuration Load available steam flowrate calculators.
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Operation and navigation Icon Description Open Setup Info View software information and load updates. You can also view the PLC status and perform a reset. Open Setup Date / Time Set the date and time and switch between summer and winter time. Open Setup User Manage user profile and password.
Home screen After the system has been configured, the home screen provides an up-to-date overall view. Other menus can also be opened directly from the home screen. You can edit and adjust the view and content of the home screen as needed at any time. Configuring the screen view Open the Home Screen menu >...
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Home screen Opening signal selection Tap the “Select Signal” button to open the “Signal type” list box. Here, you can select the readings and signals of all nodes and view them where you wish. Both analogue and digital (switches/setpoint ■ function) actions can be performed.
Flowrate This function enables time-dependent values (e.g. consumption values) to be shown as cumulated quantities. These are displayed as cumulated daily/ monthly/yearly and total quantities. In addition, you can open a graphic representation of the day and month view for each flowrate. The “Flowrate”...
Flowrate Configuring a flowrate (Example) Open the menu for the required flowrate. The information below also applies to the creation of a new flowrate. Description of display: Name ■ The names of created signals. Switch the signal of the flowrate on/off ■...
Flowrate Graphic representation of daily and monthly flowrates Daily flowrates ■ The daily values for one month are shown on the X-axis. Use the arrow keys to page forward/back one month. Monthly flowrates ■ The monthly values for one year are shown on the X-axis.
Flowrate Setting range limits and alarms for flowrates For further use, you need to set range limits and alarms suitable for your particular plant for each flowrate you create. Open the menu for setting range limits. Description of display and settings: Low flow ■...
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Flowrate Analogue or digital signals can be processed. The input signal must have the appropriate dimen- sion. This can be xxx/h, kW or MW. External digital input signals are limited to an input frequency of 20 Hz (≥ 50 ms). Internal digital signals are limited to ≤...
Data log In the “Datalog” menu, you can record signals (val- You can create up to three signals per ues) over a longer period (between 28 hours and 70 data log. days, depending on the sample rate), and analyse them with the help of a graphic representation. Description of graphic representation and analysis Example using three analogue input signals In this example, the signals from three analogue...
Data log Creating a new data log > Open the “Datalog” menu and then go to Settings. Description of display and settings: Name ■ Assign any name you wish. Enable the data log. ■ The data log is disabled as the default setting.
Controller If you wish, you can use the SPECTOR control Flow The following pages briefly explain the possible as a universal controller and freely configure it for uses and properties of the controller types set up various controller applications, e.g. as a: in the factory.
Controller Brief description of individual controller types Continuous controllers Selecting the pump operating mode Set the desired mode “Automatic - Stop - On” to Continuous controllers deliver an analogue value control the pumps individually. (0 to 100%) as a control signal and are suitable for actuating valves with positioners or frequency converters.
Controller Intermittent blowdown program controller 2-point valve controller The intermittent blowdown controller is enabled A digital output signal for actuating valves is as standard. A signal can be assigned to the generated on the basis of an On and Off switch- enabling function.
Controller Selecting a controller to configure > After setting the inputs, return to the home screen and open the “Controller” menu. Also see the example config- uration on page 77. Tap the first empty input field. A list box opens showing various controller types that were set up at the factory.
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Controller 2-point valve controller 2-point pump controller The parameter pages contain the name and other parameters for the specific controller type. The current values are also shown in a bar chart. You can also change the operating mode of the controllers. Use this button to switch the controller on/off.
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Controller Changing the operating mode On the parameter page, you can change the oper- ating mode of the controller if necessary. The active mode has a green background. Automatic ■ Stop ■ When Stop is selected, the manipulated varia- ble goes to 0% or “Valve closed” is initiated. Manual position ■...
Controller Setting the basic parameters in the Setup menu You can set the basic parameters and assign input signals in the Setup menu of the controller in question. Tap the “Setup” button in the toolbar and open the Setup menu. Example Setup menu for a continuous pump controller.
Alarm Alarms are indicated by a coloured warning triangle at the top right of the display. Pay attention to the status and colour of the warning triangle Yellow, flashing ■ There are active, unacknowledged alarms. Yellow, on continuously ■ There are active, acknowledged alarms. Grey ■...
Alarm Configuring alarms Further actions can be performed if necessary when alarms occur. A warning lamp or buzzer can be connected and triggered at a digital output, for example. You can configure this in the “ Alarm ” setup menu. Open the “Alarm”...
Alarm Opening the “Alarm History” of all alarms Tap the icon to view the alarm history. Available options: Sort alarm history ■ Time / Name / State / Event Type Repeatedly tap the individual fields in the top row to sort the list in ascending or descending order.
Setup You can enter settings specific to your equipment in the Setup menu. If you tap on the icon at the top right, this always automatically opens the “Setup Configuration” menu. The setup menu is described on the following pages. Description of display: Configuration ■...
Setup Loading/configuring and saving a steam flowrate calculator Loading the default configuration Setting up a user-defined configuration Steam calculators 1 and 2 are preconfigured at the You can load the factory-preconfigured steam factory and can be loaded from the internal memory. flowrate calculators and then configure them on site to suit your plant’s requirements.
Setup The “Setup Info” menu This page shows you the latest software versions and status of the PLC. Open the “Setup Info” menu and select the action you require. Description of display: Application ■ The current visualisation software. Interface ■ The software for the PLC.
A progress bar at the bottom of the screen shows the progress of the update. When the GESTRA logo appears, immediately disconnect the equipment from the mains, then switch it on again. During the reboot that follows, a popup win- dow, “Found update package”, opens.
Setup The “Setup Network” menu This tab shows the current network configuration. Open the “Setup Network” menu. Description of display: Mac ID Remote Access: ■ ■ The MAC address of the SPECTORcontrol Tap “Setup” to open the “VNC Options” ◆ FLOW.
Setup The “Home Screen” menu, configuring the view After the system has been configured, the home screen provides an up-to-date overall view. Other menus can also be opened directly from the home screen. You can edit and adjust the view and content of the home screen as needed at any time.
Inputs/outputs Configuring an analogue input To open the relevant parameter page, tap the required analogue input or a free input field. During initial configuration, you will see a list box containing the different types of input. You can use the analogue input as a current, voltage or temperature input.
Inputs/outputs Alarm On / Off (HiHi / LoLo) buttons in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. ■ Switch the alarm in question on/off. Other functions in the toolbar: Alarm On Calibration If the alarm lasts longer than the set time You can calibrate current and voltage delay, it is logged in the alarm history.
Inputs/outputs Setting a time delay for the HiHi and LoLo alarm limits Open the “Delays” menu. Time delays of 3 seconds are set for the HiHi and LoLo alarm limits as default. Setting range You can set time delays in the range from 0 s to 25.5 s.
Output (in %) ■ Output takes place between 0 - 100%. Digital inputs The SPECTORcontrol Flow features more than 20 digital inputs. If you wish, you can use these to record pulse values from counters or for enabling controllers. To configure a digital input, see overleaf.
Inputs/outputs Configuring a digital input To open the parameter page of the digital input, tap the required digital input or a free input field. Description of parameters: Name ■ Enter a name, e.g. Pump 1 enable. Switch the signal of the digital ■...
Inputs/outputs Digital outputs The SPECTORcontrol Flow features over 12 digital outputs for actuating valves, indicator lights, etc. Open the “Digital output” menu. Configuring a digital output To open the relevant parameter page, tap the required digital output or a free input field.
Inputs/outputs Setpoint A setpoint is a signal that can be defined from the home screen and/or via Modbus. Controller setpoints can be defined, for example. You can also set the setpoint here manually. Open the “Setpoint” menu. Configuring a setpoint To open the relevant parameter page, tap the required setpoint or a free input field.
Inputs/outputs Switch A switch is a signal that can be defined on the home screen and/or via Modbus. It can be used to enable controllers, for example. Open the “Switch” menu. Configuring a switch To open the relevant parameter page, tap the required switch or a free input field.
Functions f(x) On this screen, you can open and configure the steam calculator, calculations, logic and timer functions. When you press the function key, this automatically opens the “Steam calculator” input page. Functions f(x) / Steam calculator The steam calculator calculates the mass flowrate The calculations take place as per the associated steam table and output of saturated and superheated steam...
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Functions f(x) / Steam calculator Tap an input field to open the parameter page. Description of parameters: Name Pressure / Temperature (calculated) ■ ■ Indicates the calculated pressure and temper- The name of the calculated signals (mass flow/capacity). ature signals. This means ..: Switch the signal on/off.
Functions f(x) / Steam calculator Configuring the input signals for the steam calculator Open the input signals menu by tap- ping the Setup button in the toolbar. Description of display: Volume flow / Temperature / Pressure ■ These are the set analogue input signals. Volume flow signal: ■...
Functions f(x) / Steam calculator Settings for mass flow and capacity in the steam calculator Tap the appropriate Setup button. The relevant menu containing the factory settings opens. Description of display: Name ■ Enter a name. Switch the signal in question on/off ■...
Functions f(x) / Calculation Configuring a calculation The calculations and logic functions are used to Open the link analogue values and digital signals available in “Calculation” menu. the system to one another, in order to obtain new values and signals. The results may be an overall flowrate, a setpoint of a controller or the enabling of a controller, for example.
Functions f(x) / Logic operations Configuring a logic operation Logic operations enable binary links between Basic knowledge of logic operations is signals with different origins using various gates. required for these settings. Analogue signals that deliver a logic “1” when the value >...
Functions f(x) / Timers Configuring a timer Timers generate an output signal that depends on the time of day and day of the week. This output signal can be used to enable a con- troller, for example. The timers are week timers. Open the “Timer”...
Modbus ID: Port: Modicon Modbus: based on 1 You can find the datapoint list online at www.gestra.com or you can request it from us. Analogue values Analogue values are transferred as unsigned integers with one decimal place. In other words, 347 = 34.7.
Example configuration for a steam flowrate calculator Here, you can see an example configuration of a The SPECTOR control Flow comes with steam flowrate calculator. two preconfigured steam flowrate calculators that you can individually Preconfigured factory settings adapt to your on-site plant. See pages 83 and 84.
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Example configuration for a steam flowrate calculator Adapt the factory settings to suit your on-site plant or the connected equipment. Note on damping If input signals are subject to major fluctua- tions, they can be smoothed. Note on the upper range limit (100%) Set the upper range limit to the value of the connected equipment (see rating plate).
Example configuration for a steam flowrate calculator Opening and configuring Steam calculator 1 > Open the “Steam calculator” menu and tap one of the two steam calculators. The values of the input signals and all calcu- lations are shown in the “Steam calculator 1” menu.
Example configuration for a steam flowrate calculator Next, select the “Value” parameter for the new “Analogue input 1”. Return to the “Steam calculator 1” menu. Settings for mass flow and capacity in Steam calculator 1 Tap the appropriate Setup button. The relevant menu with the factory settings opens.
Example configuration for a steam flowrate calculator Grouping the signals from the steam flowrate calculator in the “Flowrate” menu The “Flowrate” menu shows the name, value and status of all signals (e.g. of the mass flow) from the steam flowrate calculator, see page 30. In addition, you can open a graphic representation of the day and month view for each flowrate.
Example configuration for a steam flowrate calculator Setting up graphic representation of signals in the “Datalog” menu The signals from the steam flowrate calculator are represented graphically in the “Datalog” menu. You can set up graphic representation for up to three signals per data log. Open the “Datalog”...
Example configuration for a steam flowrate calculator Configuring the analogue outputs for the steam flowrate calculator Using the analogue outputs, you can transfer the current steam calculator values to other control systems (e.g. a PLC controller). > Open the “Analogue output” menu. Tap Analogue output 1 (e.g.
Example configuration for a steam flowrate calculator Saving the newly configured steam flowrate calculator When you have completed all settings, you can save your new configuration under a new name. Open the “Setup Configuration” menu. Tap the empty field and assign a new name. Next, tap “Save”...
Example configuration of a continuous pump controller Here, you can see an example configuration of You will find a detailed description of how to the SPECTOR control Flow as a continuous pump configure a controller on page 37 ff. controller. Configuring the analogue inputs for setting actual value parameters Open the “Analogue input”...
Example configuration of a continuous pump controller Configuring the continuous pump controller > Open the “Controller” menu Then tap the first empty input field. A list box is shown. Select the desired controller type, in this case the “Continuous pump controller”. The “Continuous pump controller 1”...
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Example configuration of a continuous pump controller Open the “Pump 1” menu. Tap “Enable” and select the “Digital input” signal type. From the subsequent list, select the desired digital input, e.g. “P-controller 1”. From the list box that then opens, select the “Value”...
Example configuration of a continuous pump controller Outputting the manipulated variable of the continuous pump controller at an analogue output > Open the “Analogue output” menu. Select an analogue output (e.g. mass flow). If necessary, enter a new name for the ana- logue output.
Example configuration of a continuous pump controller Configuring the digital outputs of the continuous pump controller > Open the “Digital output” menu. Tap empty input field no. 1 and open the “Digital output 1” menu. Enter a name, e.g. pp1. Tap “Signal”...
Example configuration of a continuous pump controller Adding the continuous pump controller to the home screen > Open the “Home screen” menu. If necessary, assign a new name in the “Name” field. Tap “Select Signal” in the right or left half of the display.
Factory settings Parameters for configuring Steam calculator 1 This configuration is for a steam calculator with pressure and temperature compensation. The ranges must be replaced with the actual ranges! If only pressure or temperature compensation is available, you must delete the input in question and also the signal in the steam calculator.
Factory settings Parameters for configuring Steam calculator 2 This configuration is for a steam calculator with pressure and temperature compensation. The ranges must be replaced with the actual ranges! If only pressure compensation is available, you must delete the input in question and also the signal in the steam calculator.
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