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Endress+Hauser FLOWSIC550 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Products Solutions Services 8029793/AE00/V1-1/2025-02 Operating Instructions FLOWSIC550 Flow Meter...
  • Page 2 © Endress+Hauser SICK GmbH+Co. KG. All rights reserved. Original document This document is an original document of Endress+Hauser SICK GmbH+Co. KG. Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Serial data interface ..............18 3.5.4 Service interface ................18 Totalizers .......................18 3.6.1 Device status and totalizers used..........18 3.6.2 Reverse flow..................18 Data processing in FLOWSIC550 ..............19 3.7.1 Logbooks ..................19 3.7.2 Archives..................21 3.7.3 Protection of parameters from undesired changes ....21 Sealing ......................22 Volume conversion (option) ................24...
  • Page 4 Mounting ....................28 Safety ......................28 Scope of Delivery ..................28 Installation configurations................29 Fitting the FLOWSIC550 in the pipeline ............30 Signal processing unit alignment..............31 Electrical installation................32 Safety ......................32 Opening and closing the electronics cover..........32 Removing and inserting the battery carrier..........
  • Page 5 14.2 Conformities ....................62 14.2.1 CE certificate.................62 14.2.2 Standards compatibility..............62 14.3 Control drawing .....................64 14.4 Type code ......................69 Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 8029793/AE00/V1-1/2025-02...

  • Page 6: About This Document

    Maintenance work required for reliable operation ● Decommissioning ● They contain the main safety information for safe operation of the FLOWSIC550. Scope of application These Operating Instructions are only applicable for the measuring device described in the product identification. Further information Technical Bulletin: Modbus ●...

  • Page 7: Warning Levels And Signal Words

    FLOWSIC550 About this document 1.4.2 Warning levels and signal words DANGER: Risk or hazardous situation which will result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING: Risk or hazardous situation which could result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION: Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in less severe or minor injuries.

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    For your safety FLOWSIC550 For your safety Basic safety information ▸ Read and observe these Operating Instructions. ▸ Observe all safety instructions. ▸ If anything is not clear: Please contact the manufacturer. Retention of documents ▸ These Operating Instructions must be kept available for reference.

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    FLOWSIC550 For your safety Intended use The FLOWSIC550 serves for measuring the gas volume, volume flow rate and gas velocity of natural gas in pipelines. The FLOWSIC550 with optional volume conversion serves for measuring the gas volume and converting the gas volume measured to base conditions as well as registering data on totalizer levels, maximums and other data.

  • Page 10: Restrictions Of Use

    For your safety FLOWSIC550 perature transmitters are connected, and its enclosure. This shall be taken into account in any equipment installation. When considering this cognisance shall also be taken of Condition 7b). 7 Conditions associated with the digital temperature transmitter type EDT 87: a) The capacity of free metal parts is C=24pF.

  • Page 11: Responsibility Of User

    FLOWSIC550 For your safety Responsibility of user The measuring device may only be operated by skilled persons who, knowledgeable of rele- vant regulations, and able to assess potential hazards related to its operation. Skilled persons are persons according to DIN VDE 0105, DIN VDE 1000-10 or IEC 60050- 826 or directly comparable standards.

  • Page 12: Information On Cybersecurity Threats

    For your safety FLOWSIC550 Information on cybersecurity threats Protection against cybersecurity threats requires a comprehensive cybersecurity concept that must be continuously reviewed and maintained. A suitable concept consists of organi- zational, technical, procedural, electronic and physical levels of defense and takes into account appropriate measures for the different types of risk.

  • Page 13: Product Description

    The FLOWSIC550 calculates the volume flow rate internally from the gas velocity and the diameter of the measuring section of the gas flow meter.

  • Page 14: Volume Conversion (Optional)

    ● Volume at flowing conditions = measurement volume ● System components The FLOWSIC550 measuring system comprises: the meter body with a straight pipe section with ultrasonic measuring paths and an inte- ● grated flow conditioner, the signal processing unit (SPU) measurement and interface electronic, ●...

  • Page 15: Meter Body

    FLOWSIC550 Product description 3.3.1 Meter body The meter body is available in various flange standards and fitting lengths to connect the gas flow meter to the system pipeline. Depending on the version, the adapter is designed for assembly on line flanges CL300 or CL600 in accordance with ASME B16.5 or PN40 or PN63 in accordance with EN 1092-1.

  • Page 16: Operating Software Flowgate Tm

    Product description FLOWSIC550 Operating software FLOWgate 3.4.1 Overview The FLOWgate operating software allows user-friendly access to operating actions and measured values of the device. Software functions Measured values overview ● Diagnosis data ● Logbook and archive management ● Commissioning ●...

  • Page 17: Interfaces

    DO_1 and DO_2 can be operated as NAMUR or Open Collector. FLOWSIC550 has two pulse transmitters that can be used for up to two independent pulse outputs. Both pulse transmitters have a maximum frequency of 2kHz. A frequency of maxi- mum 10 Hz should be used for battery operation.

  • Page 18: Serial Data Interface

    3.6.2 Reverse flow The FLOWSIC550 is designed as unidirectional and has a configurable zero-flow cutoff. The zero-flow cutoff can be specified when ordering and will be preconfigured accordingly. The totalizers are stopped during reverse flow and this volume is counted in a separate buf- fer totalizer.

  • Page 19: Data Processing In Flowsic550

    All events are recorded in the event logbook with timestamp, totalizer level, user ID of the active user, the event code and additional information if necessary. When the Event logbook is full, the FLOWSIC550 changes to device status “Malfunction”, error E-3001 is displayed. A warning can be generated when a parameterized level is reached, warning W-2001 is displayed.
  • Page 20 Product description FLOWSIC550 Table 3: Gas composition parameters for volume conversion Parameter Description Relative density Relation between gas density and air density under reference conditions Reference density Gas reference density under reference conditions Heating value Gas heating (under reference conditions)

  • Page 21: Archives

    FLOWSIC550 Product description 3.7.2 Archives The integrated data registration stores totalizer levels, maximums and other data in the following archives: Measuring period archive Maximum number of entries: 6000 Totalizers and data saved after the measuring period elapses (standard = 60 min). The measuring period can be adjusted.

  • Page 22: Sealing

    Product description FLOWSIC550 Sealing The flow meter has sealing points at the parameter locking switch (1), the shielding sheet (2), the transducer covers (4) and at the terminal compartment (3). The sealing of the transducer covers is realized by at least two sticker seals per cover.
  • Page 23 FLOWSIC550 Product description External pressure and temperature sensors During commissioning, the connection of the external pressure and temperature sensors must be sealed according to national regulations. The sealing is realized by means of capstan head screws, a tight stretched wire, and a wire seal.

  • Page 24: Volume Conversion (Option)

    FLOWSIC550 checks the permissible entry limits of the parameters for the selected calcu- lation method. If one of the entry values is outside the limit values, the FLOWSIC550 switches to malfunction state and uses the fixed value of the compressibility factor for calculation of the basis volume.
  • Page 25 FLOWSIC550 Product description The FLOWSIC550 with volume conversion and external sensors is used at measuring ports where a test/calibration of the pressure or temperature sensor in the system may be required. It is recommended to install a three-way test valve that separates the pressure sensor from the measurement pressure and provides a test connection to test the pressure sensor.

  • Page 26: Transport And Storage

    Never attach lifting gear to the signal processing unit and avoid contact between these parts and the lifting gear. Lifting requirements If a lifting angle of 45° cannot be ensured due to construction of the FLOWSIC550 a suit- able traverse hoist must be used for lifting. < 45°...

  • Page 27: Project Planning

    (external and internal corrosion). Mounting material is available from Endress+Hauser. Table 4: Mounting material Part No. Description Mounting kit for FLOWSIC550 meter installation 2'', 2130423 flange type ANSI300/ANSI600 Mounting kit for FLOWSIC550 meter installation 3'', 2130428...

  • Page 28: Mounting

    Mounting FLOWSIC550 Mounting Safety WARNING: Hazards during installation work ▸ Do not carry out any welding work on lines with meters fitted. ▸ Comply exactly with mandatory and approved methods. ▸ Observe and comply with regulations of the plant operator.

  • Page 29: Installation Configurations

    FLOWSIC550 Mounting Installation configurations Inlet and outlet piping Depending on predisturbance: Mild: 3D straight inlet/2D straight outlet ● Severe: 5D straight inlet/2D straight outlet ● At a distance up to 5DN upstream to the flow meter, the following elements must not occur: a valve which is not always fully open during operation ●...

  • Page 30: Fitting The Flowsic550 In The Pipeline

    Mounting FLOWSIC550 Fitting the FLOWSIC550 in the pipeline The measuring device can be installed horizontally or vertically. Installation location Fit the device in an easily accessible and protected position. Carry out all assembly work on-site. The following must be taken into account: ▸...

  • Page 31: Signal Processing Unit Alignment

    FLOWSIC550 Mounting Signal processing unit alignment 1 The signal processing unit can be rotated rotated a maximum of ±180°. 2 Loosen the four screws on the SPU neck. Required tool: Torx screwdriver (T25) 3 Turn the meter body to the desired position.

  • Page 32: Electrical Installation

    All work may only be carried out when the device is disconnected from the power supply. Requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres The FLOWSIC550 is designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres according to the respective device version, see “Technical data”, page 52 WARNING: Risk of ignition through impacts or friction The ultrasonic transducers are manufactured from titanium.

  • Page 33: Removing And Inserting The Battery Carrier

    FLOWSIC550 Electrical installation Removing and inserting the battery carrier 1 Loosen the screw on the display holder by hand. 2 Fold the display to the side. 3 To remove the battery carrier, slide the carrier upwards and then remove it.
  • Page 34 C847 C865 C817 C835 C806 C862 C808 R941 C931 Fig. 14: Terminal assignment FLOWSIC550 Terminal connectors are included in scope of delivery. Operating parameters Input/output Function/signal Operating parameters BAT1 “+” Battery power supply Battery Pack Article number: 2064018 BAT1 “-”...
  • Page 35 FLOWSIC550 Electrical installation Safety data of power supply NOTICE: Only three operation modes are allowed: External power ● External power plus one battery pack (as backup) ● Two battery packs without external power ● The use of all power inputs simultaneously is not allowed.

  • Page 36: Cable Specifications

    Electrical installation FLOWSIC550 7.4.1 Cable specifications WARNING: Electrical hazard ▸ The cables and wires must be permanently installed. The plant operator must provide adequate strain relief. ▸ Cables must have a permitted operating temperature of min. 70 °C (158 °F).

  • Page 37: Battery Operation

    Battery operation WARNING: Hazard through wrong spare parts ▸ Only the exchangeable battery packs from Endress+Hauser with Part No. 2064018 may be used for the power supply of the device. ▸ Do not use damaged batteries; they must be disposed of correctly! The battery packs are already inserted in the device.

  • Page 38: Installing The Pressure And Temperature Sensor

    When the meter body has an NPT 1/4“ thread, screw in the adapter from NPT 1/4“ to G1/4“ (Part No. 2075562) before using the accessory parts available from Endress+Hauser. NOTICE: Ensure sufficient clearance to the wall or other components at the rear mea- suring port when installing the sensor.

  • Page 39: Commissioning

    FLOWSIC550 Commissioning Commissioning Important information All activities described in “Mounting” “Electrical installation” must be completed before commissioning. Commissioning with the FLOWgate operating software 8.2.1 Auxiliary means and accessories required The current FLOWgate version is avail- FLOWgate is available on the able via www.endress.com...
  • Page 40 Commissioning FLOWSIC550 3 Press the push button to activate the service interface Fig. 17: Push button Note: The display and the service interface have a timeout and switch off after approx. 5 minutes (default setting) when no button has been pressed and no data transmission takes place.

  • Page 41: Field Setup Wizard

    The units are set at the factory as ordered. Check the settings and adapt if necessary. User management NOTICE: Endress+Hauser recommends changing the initial password provided for the administrator for security reasons. Please refer to the delivery documentation for the device-specific administrator password.

  • Page 42: Warnings

    Commissioning FLOWSIC550 Power management ▸ Select the power management configuration: – “Battery powered” Self-sufficient power configuration: 2 internal longlife battery packs – “Line powered with battery” External power supply and one internal battery pack – “Line powered” External power supply 8.3.1.3...

  • Page 43: Evc (Electronic Volume Converter)

    Finalize ▸ If desired, reset the counters and clear the logbooks and the archive. Generate reports ▸ Endress+Hauser recommends creating a parameter report and archiving the report with the delivery documentation. 8.3.2 Function check after commissioning Check the device status.

  • Page 44: Operation

    Operation FLOWSIC550 Operation Operating using the display ▸ Press the push button to switch the display on. Note: The display and the serviceinterface have a timeout and switch off after approx. 5 minutes (default setting) when no button has been pressed and no data transmission takes place.

  • Page 45: Display In The Symbol Bar

    FLOWSIC550 Operation Display in the symbol bar Note: If a value is measured under error conditions, the value is shown blinking on the display. Symbol Significance Description Displayed when the device is configured with External power supply external power supply.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Information on handling lithium batteries WARNING: Hazard through wrong spare parts ▸ Only the exchangeable battery packs from Endress+Hauser with Part No. 2064018 may be used for the power supply of the device. ▸ Do not use damaged batteries; they must be disposed of correctly! WARNING: Transporting battery packs by air freight ▸...

  • Page 47: Information On Storage And Transport

    FLOWSIC550 Maintenance Fig. 22: Identification of battery packs 10.3.1 Information on storage and transport ▸ Prevent a short circuit of the battery terminals: – Store and transport the batteries in their original packaging – or tape the battery terminals. ▸...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Detailed information on the status messages is available via the FLOWgate operating ● software in the Diagnostics menu via the “Status Diagnostics” tile. ▸ Contact Endress+Hauser Customer Service for any malfunctions you can- not clear yourself. ▸ To help Customer Service to understand malfunctions that have occurred, the FLOWgate operating software provides the option to create a diagnostics file that can be sent to Customer Service.

  • Page 49: Information Messages

    FLOWSIC550 Troubleshooting Message Logbook Description E-3013 Event Pressure is lower than the permissible customer limit E-3014 Event Pressure is higher than the permissible customer limit E-3015 Event Temperature is lower than the permissible customer limit E-3016 Event Temperature is higher than the permissible customer limit 11.1.2...

  • Page 50: Starting A Diagnostic Session

    Troubleshooting FLOWSIC550 11.2 Starting a diagnostic session 1 Click the icon in the tool bar to start a diagnostic session. 2 Select the desired data collection time. It is recommended to select a minimum data collection time of 5 minutes and to load the logbooks and data archives 3 Click “Start”...

  • Page 51: Decommissioning

    Return delivery 12.2.1 Contact Contact your local Endress+Hauser representative for assistance. 12.2.2 Clearance certificate A clearcance certificate will be provided by your local Endress+Hauser representative, if necessary. 12.2.3 Packaging Make sure, the measuring device cannot be damaged during transport. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 52: Technical Data

    Technical data FLOWSIC550 Technical data 13.1 Dimensional drawings Dimensions FLOWSIC550 Table 10: Dimensions in mm [in] Nominal size DN50/2" [5.9] [16.73] [8.66] DN80/3" [9.45] [16.73] [8.66] DN100/4" [11.81] [19.69] [9.84] DN150/6" [17.72] [11.81] [22.05] Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S...

  • Page 53: Technical Data

    FLOWSIC550 Technical data 13.2 Technical data Table 11: Technical data FLOWSIC550 Measuring parameters Volume a.c., volume flow a.c., gas velocity Measured values In addition, for integrated volume correction: volume s.c., volume flow s.c. Number of measuring paths Nominal pipe size DN50/2", DN80/3", upcoming: DN100/4", DN150/6"...
  • Page 54 Technical data FLOWSIC550 Enclosure rating IP66, Type 3R Dimensions and weight Dimensions See dimensional drawings DN50/2": 26 kg (57 lbs) DN80/3": 46 kg (101 lbs) Weight DN100/4": 87 kg (192 lbs) DN150/6": 207 kg (456 lbs) Ambient conditions Ambient temperature -40 °C…+70 °C (-40 °F…+158 °F)
  • Page 55 FLOWSIC550 Technical data Battery Battery type Battery pack 2R20 → 6050492 Tadiran SL-2880 Battery chemistry Lithium thionyl chloride cell → Li/SOCl2 Table 12: Technical Data (additional for device option volume conversion) Volume conversion Accuracy class 0.5 Accuracy Maximum allowed error limit of conversion factor C: ≤...

  • Page 56: Design Pressure And Design Temperature

    Technical data FLOWSIC550 13.3 Design pressure and design temperature Please refer to the supplied acceptance test certificate (EN 10204 - 3.1) and the type plate on the meter body for the actual values for the design pressure and design temperature for your specific device.

  • Page 57: Application Ranges

    DN100 DN150 Reference density natural gas: ρ = 0.83 kg/m Fig. 27: Typical pressure loss caused by FLOWSIC550 Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S...

  • Page 58: Volume Conversion: Input Variables And Limit Values Of The Algorithms

    Technical data FLOWSIC550 13.5 Volume conversion: input variables and limit values of the algorithms 13.5.1 SGERG88 Parameter Normal range Expanded range Unit Heating value 30..45 20..48 MJ/m³ Relative density 0.55..0.8 0.55..0.9 Mole fraction CO2 0..0.2 0..0.3 mol/mol Mole fraction H2 0..0.1...

  • Page 59: Aga8-92Dc (Aga-8 Detail)

    FLOWSIC550 Technical data Parameter Normal range Expanded range Unit Pressure 0..75 0..120 bar(a) Temperature -23.15..76.85 -23.15..76.85 °C 13.5.6 AGA8-92DC (AGA-8 Detail) Parameter Normal range Expanded range Unit Mole fraction Methane 0.45 - 1.0 0 - 1 mol/mol Mole fraction N2 0 - 0.5...

  • Page 60: Annex

    Annex FLOWSIC550 Annex 14.1 Type plates Fig. 28: Main type plate (example) Fig. 29: Meter body type plate (example) Fig. 30: ATEX/IECEx typle plate (example) Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S...
  • Page 61 FLOWSIC550 Annex Fig. 31: CSA type plate (example) Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 8029793/AE00/V1-1/2025-02...

  • Page 62: Conformities

    Annex FLOWSIC550 14.2 Conformities 14.2.1 CE certificate The FLOWSIC550 has been developed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the following EU Directives: Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU ● ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU ● EMC Directive 2014/30/EU ● Measuring Instrument Directive 2014/32/EU ●...
  • Page 63 FLOWSIC550 Annex cCSA CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0:19 ● Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements CSA C22.2 No. 60079-11:14 ● Explosive atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i" CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 ● Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements CSA C22.2 No.

  • Page 64: Control Drawing

    Annex FLOWSIC550 14.3 Control drawing Fig. 32: Control drawing 9370343 (page 1/5) Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 8029793/AE00/V1-1/2025-02...
  • Page 65 FLOWSIC550 Annex Fig. 33: Control drawing 9370343 (page 2/5) Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 8029793/AE00/V1-1/2025-02...
  • Page 66 Annex FLOWSIC550 Fig. 34: Control drawing 9370343 (page 3/5) Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 8029793/AE00/V1-1/2025-02...
  • Page 67 FLOWSIC550 Annex Fig. 35: Control drawing 9370343 (page 4/5) Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 8029793/AE00/V1-1/2025-02...
  • Page 68 Annex FLOWSIC550 Fig. 36: Control drawing 9370343 (page 5/5) Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 8029793/AE00/V1-1/2025-02...

  • Page 69: Type Code

    FLOWSIC550 Annex 14.4 Type code 1 Device type 2 Meter size Meter length 4 Flange standard 5 Flange sealing surface 6 Connection pressure sensor 7 Connection temperature sensor Material 9 Material certificate 10 Coating / surface treatement 12 Qmax Qmin...
  • Page 70 Annex FLOWSIC550 Device type Gas temperature /ambient temperature FL550 FLOWSIC550 -40…+70°C [-40… +158°F] Meter size Sensors for EVC DN50 | 2" DN80 | 3" p/T-Sensors external DN100 | 4" Temperature Sensor DN150 | 6"" Meter length 50 mm [5.9] Pressure Sensor 171 mm [9.45]...
  • Page 71 FLOWSIC550 Annex Endress+Hauser O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 8029793/AE00/V1-1/2025-02...
  • Page 72 8029793/AE00/V1-1/2025-02 www.addresses.endress.com...