ABB SpiritIT Flow-X User manual

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ABB MEASUREMENT & ANALYTICS | INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SpiritIT Flow-X
High accuracy flow computers
Mechanical installation,
electrical installation and
connection diagrams
Measurement made easy
Introduction
Welcome to the exciting world of SpiritIT Flow-X!
This manual is the installation manual for all SpiritIT
Flow-X models.
There are three reference manuals:
• Volume I – This Installation manual, with the
installation instructions.
• Volume II – The Operation and Configuration
manual. This manual consists of a general part
and one of the following application-specific
parts:
– IIA - Operation and configuration
– IIB - Gas Metric application
– IIC - Liquid Metric application
– IID - Gas US customary units application
– IIE - Liquid US customary units application
• Volume III - The manuals for solutions that
exceed our standard applications. This volume
consists of 1 part:
– IIIB - Function referencere
For more information
All publications of SpiritIT Flow-X are available for
free download from:
Search for:
SpiritIT Flow-X instruction manual IM/FlowX-EN
SpiritIT Flow-X configuration manual CM/FlowX-EN
SpiritIT Flow-X
gas metric application manual CM/FlowX/GM-EN
SpiritIT Flow-X
liquid metric application manual CM/FlowX/LM-EN
SpiritIT Flow-X
gas USC application manual CM/FlowX/GU-EN
SpiritIT Flow-X
liquid USC application manual CM/FlowX/LU-EN
SpiritIT Flow-X
function reference manual CM/FlowX/RF-EN
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Flow-X/P with
Flow-X/M module

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Contents
1Manual introduction.................................................. 3
Purpose of this manual...........................................................3
Overview ....................................................................................3
Document conventions ..........................................................3
Abbreviations ...........................................................................4
Terms and definitions.............................................................5
2Regulatory compliance............................................. 6
EU Directives.............................................................................6
UL / CSA.....................................................................................6
IEC Standards ...........................................................................6
3The SpiritIT Flow-X products.....................................7
Introduction ..............................................................................7
Flow modules............................................................................7
Nameplate .................................................................................7
Enclosures .................................................................................7
Multi-module mode.................................................................8
Security ......................................................................................8
Break-out board .......................................................................9
Advantages ...............................................................................9
Maintenance and cleaning instructions............................10
Recycling information in accordance with the WEEE .... 11
4Getting started .........................................................12
Location ...................................................................................12
Capabilities .............................................................................12
Number of modules............................................................... 12
Redundancy............................................................................. 12
Fast Data exchange...............................................................12
Display requirements............................................................12
Power supply........................................................................... 12
Cabinet space.........................................................................13
Cost...........................................................................................13
5Mechanical installation........................................... 14
Introduction ............................................................................14
Forced ventilation..................................................................14
Flow-X/P ..................................................................................14
Flow-X/C..................................................................................14
Flow-X/C installation example instructions....................15
Flow-X/R .................................................................................. 17
Flow-X/S .................................................................................. 17
Flow-X/K.................................................................................. 17
Flow-X/B .................................................................................. 17
6Electrical installation .............................................. 18
Introduction ............................................................................18
Location of connectors ........................................................18
Enclosure connector details................................................19
Break-out board connection details..................................21
Connection diagrams ...........................................................22
Honeywell Enraf Calibron small volume prover ..............27
Serial communication...........................................................27
Proving signals ...................................................................... 28
Earth ground connection .................................................... 30
7Operator Panels ........................................................32
Introduction ........................................................................... 32
Flow-X/P & Flow-X/C touch screen................................... 32
Touchscreen panel PC.......................................................... 32
Flow-X/M LCD display.......................................................... 32
SpiritIT Flow-X web interface .............................................. 32
Graphical User Interface Layout ........................................ 33
8Software.................................................................... 34
Introduction ...........................................................................34
Set up....................................................................................... 34
Software installation............................................................ 35
9Technical specifications ........................................ 36
General..................................................................................... 36
Flow-X/M I/O specifications .............................................. 36
Power consumption ............................................................. 39
Weight...................................................................................... 39
10 Drawings ...................................................................40
Flow-X/P Panel version 1 mounted enclosure ................40
Flow-X/P Panel version 1 mounting bracket................... 41
Flow-X/P Panel version 2 mounted enclosure ................ 42
Flow-X/P Panel version 2 mounting bracket...................43
Flow-X/C Compact panel mount enclosure....................44
Flow-X/C installation guides..............................................45
Flow-X/R Rack mount enclosure .......................................48
Flow-X/S Single module enclosure ...................................49
Flow-X/K enclosure ..............................................................50
Flow-X/B breakout board ....................................................51
7” touch panel PC .................................................................. 52
11 Configuration sheet................................................ 53
12 I/O Diagnostics and calibration ........................... 54
I/O diagnostics......................................................................54
I/O calibration........................................................................54
Calibration points .................................................................54
Analog input calibration ......................................................54
PT100 input calibration........................................................ 55
Analog output calibration ................................................... 55
13 Revisions ................................................................... 56

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1Manual introduction
Purpose of this manual
This SpiritIT Flow-X reference manual is written for a variety of
readers:
The application developer, who is interested in all details
required to develop a complete flow measurement solution
with a SpiritIT Flow-X product.
The Instrumentation engineer, who selects the appropriate
flow computer model, assigns inputs and outputs and designs
transmitter loops and flow computer functionality
A more generally interested reader, who investigates whether
the capabilities and features of Spirit IT Flow-X will satisfy
his/her project requirements.
This manual expects the reader to be commonly acquainted with
flow measurement principles, such as turbine, orifice and
ultrasonic measurements. This manual is not an introduction to
these techniques.
Overview
This installation manual concerns the hardware related aspects
of the SpiritIT Flow-X product suite, as they are required for
design and installation of flow metering solutions.
In this first chapter, an introduction is given to this manual.
Various terms and definitions as used throughout this book are
given.
In chapter 2: ‘SpiritIT Flow-X products’ the user is presented with
an overview of the Spirit IT Flow-X module and models.
In chapter 3: ‘Getting started’, an overview of design
considerations is presented to assist in enclosure selection.
In the next chapters, fully detailed information is given on all
installation aspects.
In chapter 4: ‘Mechanical installation’, the mechanical details are
given for all models.
In chapter 5: ‘Electrical installation,’ electrical details are
provided: typical loop diagrams, communication, power supply,
earthing.
Chapter 6 briefly describes the operator panels.
Chapter 7 briefly describes software installation.
Chapter 8 lists the full technical specifications
Chapter 9 holds the detailed drawings including dimensions.
Chapter 10 describes a configuration sheet, which is
downloadable from our website.
Chapter 11 describes how to diagnose and calibrate the flow
computer IO.
Document conventions
When the book symbol as displayed at the left appears
in the text in this manual, a reference is made to another
section of the manual. At the referred section, more
detailed, or other relevant information is given.
When in this manual a symbol as displayed at the left
appears in the text, certain specific operating
instructions are given to the user. In such as case, the
user is assumed to perform some action, such as the
selection of a certain object, worksheet, or typing on
the keyboard.
A symbol as displayed at the left indicates that the user
may read further on the subject in one of the sample
workbooks as installed on your machine.
When an important remark is made in the manual
requiring special attention, the symbol as displayed to
the left appears in the text
This symbol is shown when a safety-related warning is
raised.

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Abbreviations
Throughout this document the following abbreviations are used:
ADC
Analog to Digital converter
AI
Analog Input
AO
Analog Output
API
Application Programming Interface
An interface that allows an application to interact with another application or operating system, in our case, Spirit IT Flow-X. Most of the Spirit IT
Flow-X API is implemented through Excel worksheet functions.
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
A set of standard numerical values for printable, control, and special characters used by PCs and most other computers. Other commonly used
codes for character sets are ANSI (used by Windows 3.1+), Unicode (used by Windows 95 and Windows NT), and EBCDIC (Extended Binary-Coded
Decimal Interchange Code, used by IBM for mainframe computers).
CPU
Central Processing Unit
DAC
Digital to Analog Converter
DCS
Distributed Control System
DDE
Dynamic Data Exchange
A relatively old mechanism for exchanging simple data among processes in MS-Windows.
DI
Digital Input
DO
Digital Output
EGU
Engineering Units
EIA
Electrical Industries Association
FET
Field Effect Transistor
GC
Gas Chromatograph
GUI
Graphical User Interface
HART
Highway Addressable Remote Transducer.
A protocol defined by the HART Communication Foundation to exchange information between process control devices such as transmitters and
computers using a two-wire 4-20mA signal on which a digital signal is superimposed using Frequency Shift Keying at 1200 bps.
HMI
Human Machine Interface.
Also referred to as a GUI or MMI. This is a process that displays graphics and allows people to interface with the control system in graphic form.
It may contain trends, alarm summaries, pictures, and animations.
I/O
Input/Output
IEEE
Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISO
International Standards Organization
MMI
Man Machine Interface (see HMI)
MIC
Machine Identification Code. License code of Spirit IT Flow-X which uniquely identifies you computer.
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
P&ID
Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
PC
Personal Computer
PCB
Printed Circuit Board
PLC
Programmable Logic Controller.
A specialized device used to provide high-speed, low-level control of a process. It is programmed using Ladder Logic, or some form of structured
language, so that engineers can program it. PLC hardware may have good redundancy and fail-over capabilities.
RS232
EIA standard for point to point serial communications in computer equipment
RS422
EIA standard for two- and four-wire differential unidirectional multi-drop serial
RS485
EIA standard for two-wire differential bidirectional multi-drop serial communications in computer equipment
RTU
Remote Terminal Unit
SCADA
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SQL
Standard Query Language
SVC
Supervisory Computer
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The control mechanism used by programs that want to speak over the Internet. It was
established in 1968 to help remote tasks communicate over the original ARPANET.
TTL
Transistor-Transistor Logic
UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter
URL
Uniform Resource Locator.
The global address for documents and resources on the World Wide Web.
XML
Extensible Markup Language. A specification for Web
documents that allows developers to create custom tags that enable the definition, transmission, validation and interpretation of data
contained therein.

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Terms and definitions
Throughout this manual the following additional terms and definitions are used:
Asynchronous
A type of message passing where the sending task does not wait for a reply before continuing processing. If the receiving task cannot
take the message immediately, the message often waits on a queue until it can be received.
Client/server
A network architecture in which each computer or process on the network is either a client or a server. Clients rely on servers for
resources, such as files, devices, and even processing power.
Another type of network architecture is known as a peer-to-peer architecture. Both client/server and peer-to-peer architectures are widely
used, and each has unique advantages and disadvantages. Client/server architectures are sometimes called two-tier architectures
Device driver
A program that sends and receives data to and from the outside world. Typically a device driver will communicate with a hardware
interface card that receives field device messages and maps their content into a region of memory on the card. The device driver then
reads this memory and delivers the contents to the spreadsheet.
Engineering units
Engineering units as used throughout this manual refers in general to the units of a tag, for example ‘bar’, or ‘ºC’, and not to a type of unit,
as with ‘metric’ units, or ‘imperial’ units.
Ethernet
A LAN protocol developed by Xerox in cooperation with DEC and Intel in 1976. Standard Ethernet supports data transfer rates of 10 Mbps.
The Ethernet specification served as the basis for the IEEE 802.3 standard, which specifies physical and lower software layers. A newer
version, called 100-Base-T or Fast Ethernet supports data transfer rates of 100 Mbps, while the newest version, Gigabit Ethernet supports
rates of 1 gigabit (1000 megabits) per second.
Event
Anything that happens that is significant to a program, such as a mouse click, a change in a data point value, or a command from a user.
Exception
Any condition, such as a hardware interrupt or software error-handler, that changes a program's flow of control.
Fieldbus
A set of communication protocols that various hardware manufacturers use to make their field devices talk to other field devices. Fieldbus
protocols are often supported by manufacturers of sensor hardware. There are debates as to which of the different fieldbus protocols is
the best. Popular types of fieldbus protocol include Modbus, Hart, Profibus, Devicenet, InterBus, and CANopen.
Kernel
The core of Spirit IT Flow-X that handles basic functions, such as hardware and/or software interfaces, or resource allocation.
Peer-to-peer
A type of network in which each workstation has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities. This differs from client/server architectures,
in which some computers are dedicated to serving the others. Peer-to-peer networks are generally simpler, but they usually do not offer
the same performance under heavy loads. Peer-to-peer is sometimes shortened to the term P2P.
Polling
A method of updating data in a system, where one task sends a message to a second task on a regular basis, to check if a data point has
changed. If so, the change in data is sent to the first task. This method is most effective when there are few data points in the system.
Otherwise, exception handling is generally faster.
Process visualization
software
A system for monitoring and controlling for production processes, and managing related data. Typically such a system is connected to
external devices, which are in turn connected to sensors and production machinery.
The term ‘process visualization software’ in this document is generally used for software with which SCADA software, HMI software, or
supervisory computer software applications can be built. In this document, although strictly not correct, the terms ‘SCADA, ‘HMI,
‘supervisory’, and ‘process visualization’ are alternately used, and refer to the computer software applications that can be realized with
Spirit IT eXLerate, a PC-based supervisory software.
Protocol
An agreed-up format for transmitting data between two devices. In this context, a protocol mostly references to the Data Link Layer in the
OSI 7-Layer Communication Model.
Query
In SCADA/HMI terms a message from a computer to a client in a master/client configuration utilizing the message protocol with the
purpose to request for information. Usually, more than 1 data-point is transmitted in a single query.
Real-time
The characteristic of determinism applied to computer hardware and/or software. A real-time process must perform a task in a
determined length of time.
The phrase "real-time" does not directly relate to how fast the program responds, even though many people believe that real-time means
real-fast.
Resource
Any component of a computing machine that can be utilized by software. Examples include: RAM, disk space, CPU time, real-world time,
serial devices, network devices, and other hardware, as well as O/S objects such as semaphores, timers, file descriptors, files, etc.
Synchronous
A type of message passing where the sending task waits for a reply before continuing processing.
Tag
A ‘tag’ as used within this document refers to a data point existing in the tag database, with a number of properties, such as its assigned
I/O address, current value, engineering units, description, alias name, and many others.
Web Server
A computer that has server software installed on it and is used to deliver web pages to an intranet/Internet.

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2Regulatory compliance
EU Directives
2014/32/EU Measuring Instruments Directive
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2012/19/EU WEEE Directive (WEEE 2)
2011/65/EU RoHS
UL / CSA
CAN/CSA C22.2 No 61010-1: 2012/05/11 Ed:3
ANSI/UL 61010-1, Issued 2012/05/11 Ed:3
IEC Standards
The Flow-X flow computer is tested for and compliant with the following IEC standards, which are referenced by several international
standards and metrology authorities.
IEC 60068-2-1
IEC 60068-2-2
IEC 60068-2-3
IEC 60068-2-31
IEC 60068-2-36
IEC 60654-2
IEC 61000-4-2 :2008
IEC 61000-4-3 :2006 + A1.2007 + A2:2010
IEC 61000-4-4:2012
IEC 61000-4-5:2015+ A1:2017
IEC 61000-4-6 :2014
IEC 61000-4-8:2009
IEC 61000-4-17:1999 + A1:2001 + A2:2008
IEC 61000-4-29:2000
IEC 61000-6-2:2016
IEC 61000-6-4:2001+ A1:2011
For compliance with IEC 61000-4-4 in case of a flow meter providing a pulse output signal, the Flow-X flow computer must
be connected to a dual pulse signal with a phase shift between the pulse signals to allow the device to detect and filter out
simultaneous interfering pulses.
For compliance with IEC 61000-4-29 the Flow-X flow computer must be connected to either a dual (redundant) power supply
or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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3The SpiritIT Flow-X products
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of available models in the
SpiritIT Flow-X product suite.
Flow modules
All products are based on the same flow module (Flow-X/M). A
module usually represents one stream in your metering system.
The module has its own 4-line display and 4 navigation buttons
to allow inspection of values and changing of parameters if
required.
Figure 3-1 Flow-X/M Module
Flow modules are to be mounted in one of the following
enclosures:
A Panel mounted flow computer (maximum 4 modules),
Flow-X/P
A Panel mounted internal single module flow computer,
Flow-X/C
A Rack frame, holding maximum 8 modules, Flow-X/R
A single enclosure, Flow-X/S
A single rack enclosure, Flow-X/K
These enclosures are described in more detail below.
A single module has the following I/O capabilities:
Signal type
v1
Nr3
v2
Nr3
Description
Analog Input
61
61
Analog transmitter input, high accuracy
4-20mA, 0-20mA, 0-5V, 1-5V
Inputs are fully floating (optically isolated)
HART input
41
41
Independent HART loop inputs, on top of the 4-20mA
signals (Analog inputs)
Support includes multi-drop for each transmitter
loop
4-wire PRT
inputs
2
2
High accuracy PT-100 inputs
Pulse inputs
12
42
High speed single or dual pulse input. Frequency
range 0-5kHz (dual pulse) or 0-10kHz (single pulse)
Density
42
42
Periodic time input, 100μs - 5000μs.
Digital Inputs
162
162
Digital status inputs
Digital
Outputs
162
162
Digital output, open collector
Pulse
Outputs
42
42
Open collector, max. 100 Hz
Frequency
Outputs
42
42
Open collector, max. 10 kHz (Only available for Flow-
X/C device type)
Sphere
42
42
Supports 1, 2 and 4 detector configurations mode
Signal type
v1
Nr3
v2
Nr3
Description
detector
inputs
0.5ms detect update rate
Analog
Outputs
4
4
Analog output for flow control, pressure control
4-20mA, outputs floating.
Prover
Outputs
12
12
Pulse output for proving applications
The output represents the corrected pulse signal
Serial
2
2
RS485/RS232 serial input for ultrasonic meter,
printer or generic, 115kb
Ethernet
2
2
RJ45 Ethernet interface, TCP/IP
Power supply
2
2
External, 20 - 32 VDC, nominal 24 VDC, with
redundant connections
1 The maximum number of Analog inputs plus Hart inputs is 6
2 There are in total 16 in- and outputs available for these functions
3 Flow X hardware version 1 or version 2.
Table 3-1 Summary of Flow-X/M inputs and outputs
A full description of all specifications, including accuracies and
acceptable signal levels, is to be found in Chapter 7 –Technical
Specifications.
Nameplate
The Flow-X/M nameplate contains the following information: CE
marking, MID approval number, notified body, serial number,
year of build, operating temperature according to MID approval
(actual operating temperature is 0 to 60 °C) and test certificate
number.
Figure 3-2 Flow-X/M nameplate
Enclosures
Flow-X/P
This is a Panel mounted flow computer with up to four streams
and an additional station module with a 7” multi-lingual color
touch-screen and additional serial (3x) and Ethernet interfaces
(2x). This flow computer can be used in both horizontal and
vertical position. Field connections are available in standard 37-
pin and 9-pin D-Sub type connectors at the rear.
Figure 3-3 Flow-X/P Panel version

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Flow-X/C
This is a Compact panel mounted flow computer with one
integrated Flow-X/M module with a 7” multi-lingual color touch
screen and one additional serial port and Ethernet interfaces
(2x). This flow computer can be used in both horizontal and
vertical position. Field connections are available in standard 37-
pin and one 9-pin D-Sub type connector at the rear.
Figure 3-4 Flow-X/C Compact panel version
Flow-X/R
The Flow-X/R is a Rack model with up to 8 streams for dense
flow metering systems in 19” cabinets. Stream modules can be
used as 8-stream application, as separate streams, or
combinations. Field connections are available in standard 37-
pole D-Sub type connectors; Ethernet connections are either
individually used per stream module via dual RJ45 connectors, or
to only one module when the modules operate in Multi-Module
Mode (See paragraph on Multi-module mode on page 8).
Figure 3-5 Flow-X/R Rack version
Flow-X/S
This is a Single stream, DIN rail enclosure with direct screw
terminals for field connections. Interfaces include dual Ethernet
with built-in web-server via RJ45 connectors. Graphical LCD
display with 4 lines for local display of measured & calculated
data. The Flow-X/S may be mounted in 3 ways: Horizontally on
Din-rail, vertically on Din-rail, and Wall mounted.
Figure 3-6 Flow-X/S Single enclosure
Flow-X/K
This is a single stream, DIN rail enclosure with standard 37-pole
D-Sub type connectors for field connection. Interfaces include
dual Ethernet with built-in web-server via RJ45 connectors. It has
graphical LCD display with 4 lines for local display of measured &
calculated data. The Flow-X/K may be mounted in 2 ways:
mounted on a DIN-rail and Wall mounted. In combination with a
DIN-adapter it is possible to mount 7 Flow-X/K enclosures next
to each other in a 19” cabinet.
Figure 3-7 Flow-X/K enclosure
Multi-module mode
The Flow-X/P and Flow-X/R enclosures usually accommodate
more than one module. These modules may be used in
standalone mode, where each module is acting as an
independent flow computer. The other option is to use modules
in Multi-Module mode, where they exchange data over the
Ethernet. In this setup, the modules act together as one flow
computer.
Security
Metrological seal
All enclosures have the option of locking the flow computer with
a lead seal by an authorized body, to prevent access to the
tamper switch of the individual modules (see below). In a Flow-
X/P (Panel) and a Flow-X/R, one bar is used to seal all installed
modules with one lead seal.

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Tamper switch
The Flow-X/C flow computer as well as each Flow-X/M module
have a mechanical tamper switch to prevent changing of the
application and vital parameters within that application.
Figure 3-8 Flow-X/M module with tamper switch
Passwords
Access to the parameters and functions from the front
panel or through a PC-connection is protected by
passwords. For a full description of password
protection, user groups and access rights see Volume II,
Operation and configuration manual.
Break-out board
Flow-X/B
The Flow-X/B break-out board allows for convenient connection to
the measurement and control signals and protects the flow
computer from harmful field signals.
For fully wired I/O, two Flow-X/Bs are required per module.
Figure 3-9 Flow-X/B break-out board
Advantages
The SpiritIT Flow-X product suite provides a flexible, scalable
platform to create your flow metering solutions. Where in other
systems, flexibility also implies extensive configuration for even
the simplest application, our SpiritIT Flow-Xpress Basic
configuration software guarantees easy configuration, and the
SpiritIT Flow-Xpress Professional configuration software allows
detailed configuration with unparalleled freedom.

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Maintenance and cleaning instructions
Important - please read the following notes:
Safe operation of this product can only be guaranteed if
it is properly installed, commissioned, used and
maintained by qualified personnel in compliance with
the operating instructions. General installation and safety
instructions for pipeline and plant construction, as well as the
proper use of tools and safety equipment must also be complied
with.
Every effort has been made during the design of the flow
computer to ensure the safety of the user but the following
precautions must be followed:
1Ensure correct installation. Safety may be compromised if the
installation of the product is not carried out as specified in
this manual.
2The flow computer is designed as an installation category I
product (24V max). The flow computer may not be used for
measurements within measurement categories II, III and IV.
3A disconnecting device (switch or circuit breaker) must be
included in the installation. It must:
–Have a rating with sufficient breaking capacity.
–Be in close proximity to the equipment, within easy reach of
the operator but not cause difficulty in operating.
–Be marked as the disconnecting device for the flow
computer.
–Not interrupt a protective earth conductor.
–Not be incorporated into a mains supply cord.
4This product is designed and constructed to withstand the
forces encountered during normal use. Use of the product
other than as a flow computer, or failure to install the product
in accordance with these Instructions, product modifications
or repair could:
–Cause damage to the product / property.
–Cause injury or fatality to personnel.
–Invalidate the marking.
5Spirit IT Flow-X products are not intended to withstand
external stresses that may be induced by any system to which
they are fitted. It is the responsibility of the installer to
consider these stresses and take adequate precautions to
minimize them.
6Environmental protection of the Spirit IT Flow-X enclosures is
in accordance with IEC 60529 IP50. The flow computer should
be installed in a dry and clean room.
7Dust the flow computer by wiping the screen and the body
with a soft, clean antistatic cloth. For more difficult cleaning
situations, use a 50/50 mix of water and Isopropyl alcohol.
CAUTION: Spray the cleaner onto a cloth and use the
damp cloth to gently wipe the surface. Never spray the
cleaner directly on the screen surface. It may run behind
the bezel and may result in fire, electric shock or damage to the
electronics.
CAUTION: Do not use cleaners that contain any
petroleum based materials such as benzene, thinner, or
any volatile substance to clean the screen or body. These
chemicals may damage the flow computer.
These instructions must be stored in a safe place near the
installation of the flow computer at all times.
Figure 3-10 Flow-X/R label

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Recycling information in accordance with
the WEEE
The product is marked with the wheelie bin symbol. It indicates
that at the end of life the product should enter the recycling
system. The figure below shows the wheelie bin symbol
indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment (EEE).
For disposal in the European Union
You should dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection
point and not place it in the normal waste stream.
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment (EEE),
please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For disposal in countries outside of the European Union
The crossed –out wheeled bin symbol is only valid in the
European Union (EU) and means that used electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE) should not be mixed with general
household waste.
If you wish to discard this product please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
Information for waste treatment facilities
In accordance with WEEE 2 Annex VII the following components
need to be removed from the different Flow-X products and
treated separately.
Model
Product
number
Components
Flow-X/M
6557-xxxx-
xxxx
1 x Digital board
1 x Analog board
1 x Power board
1 x Display board
1 x SD card (board) (*)
1 x Liquid Crystal display
1 x Battery (on Digital board)
(*) Either a regular SD card or an SD card
board with a micro-SD card will be present
in the SD card slot
Flow-X/M
Other
1 x Digital board
1 x Analog board
1 x Power board
1 x Display board
1 x micro SD card
1 x Liquid Crystal display
Model
Product
number
Components
Flow-X/P
6557-xxxx-
xxxx
1 x Digital board
1 x Power board
1 x Display board
1 x SD card (board) (*)
1 x Liquid Crystal display
1 x Battery (on digital board)
(*) Either a regular SD card or an SD card
board with a micro-SD card will be present
in the SD card slot
Flow-X/P
Other
1 x Digital board
1 x Power board
1 x Display board
1 x micro SD card
1 x Liquid Crystal display
Flow-X/C
All
1 x Digital board
1 x Power board
1 x Display board
1 x micro SD card
1 x Liquid Crystal display
Flow-X/S
Flow-X/K
Flow-X/R
Flow-X/B
All
1 x Printed Circuit Board
Flow-X/T
All
1x Liquid Crystal Display
Any Printed Circuit Boards
Refer to the Flow-X datasheet DS/FLOWX-EN for information
about the different Flow-X models

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4Getting started
This chapter provides a short overview of considerations to be
made in selecting the appropriate SpiritIT Flow-X products.
Location
The SpiritIT Flow-X modules are designed to operate in a
temperature range of 0-60 °C (32-140°F) humidity may be up to
90%, non-condensating. In practice, the modules are usually
mounted in racks in a controlled environment such as a control
room, rack room or auxiliary room, or an analyzer house.
Caution
The SpiritIT Flow-X is neither intrinsically safe nor explosion-
proof and can therefore only be used in a designated non-
hazardous (safe) area.
For other devices always refer to documentation supplied by the
manufacturer for details of installation in a hazardous area.
If connected to a device that resides in a hazardous area, it may
be required to interpose safety barriers or galvanic isolators
between the device and the SpiritIT Flow-X flow computer. Refer
to the device documentation for adequate information.
Capabilities
The SpiritIT Flow-X supports an extensive list of International
standard calculations for Natural gas, hydrocarbon liquids, and
other applications: For example:
AGA3, AGA5, AGA7, AGA8, AGA10
API chapters 11.1, 11.2, and 21.1, API 2540, API 1952 tables
ISO 5167 (all editions), ISO 6976 (all editions)
NX19, SGERG, PTZ calculations
GPA 2172 / TP15 / TP16 / TP25 / TP27
ASME 1967 (IFC-1967) steam tables, IAPWS-IF97 steam density
GERG 2008
Number of modules
Basically one module is needed for each flow meter. Additional
modules may be needed for station and /or proving
functionality.
A Flow-X/P contains an extra module (Module 0) that controls
the touch screen and handles station and /or proving
functionality (if applicable).
The Flow-X/C is a compact version and similar to a Flow-X/P
with one module. This module is integrated in the enclosure of
the Flow-X/C.
An overview of the available I/O per module may be found in
Chapter 7 –Technical Specifications.
Station functionality (calculating station totals and / or handling
station densitometers, gas chromatographs, BS&W analyzers
etc.) and / or proving functionality may also be calculated in any
module in the same enclosure, including the Flow-X/P Panel
display module.
Special consideration applies to serial ports. Every module has 2
serial ports. If more ports are required, the Flow-X/P may be
considered as it has 3 extra serial ports. Alternatively, a second
module may be added in a Flow-X/R (rack) enclosure to provide
more serial communication ports.
Redundancy
If, for increased availability, a redundant solution is required, 2
modules per stream may be used.
To obtain maximum availability, two identical SpiritIT Flow-X
enclosures can be used that operate in redundancy mode.
All modules have integrated support for dual 24V power supply.
Fast Data exchange
Modules placed in a Flow-X/P (Panel) or Flow-X/R (Rack)
enclosure are capable of fast data exchange with the modules
next to it, over the Ethernet. This is the so-called Multi-Module
Mode. Examples are one module communicating to a Gas
Chromatograph and making this data available to 4 other
modules, and additionally serving as a Modbus Slave to one
central DCS connection. Each Module is capable of using the
data from other modules as if it exists in its own data space. For
this purpose the Flow-X/P includes two dedicated Ethernet
switches. As an alternative it is possible to set up a Modbus
TCP/IP link using Ethernet for data exchange between modules.
Display requirements
Obviously the Flow-X/P (Panel) and Flow-X/C (Compact) flow
computers have the best display features. The touch screen has
the largest display area available on the flow computer market
and allows for effective and user-friendly data display and
navigation through pages. Its multi-language-support is unique
and includes non-western fonts.
This display feature is not always required. Each individual
module is equipped with a local black and white graphical
display, allowing for data display and parameter setting at the
module itself. The display supports 4 to 8 lines for data and/or
parameters. This feature enables the stand-alone use of the flow
modules, including in fiscal applications.
Apart from these physical displays, each module incorporates a
web server, allowing display pages to be accessed through a
standard web browser over Ethernet.
Power supply
All models require 24 VDC and support redundant power supply.

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Cabinet space
Cabinet space may be at a premium, especially offshore. The
Flow-X/R is the most efficient enclosure to use when every
square inch counts.
Cost
Probably the most obvious design consideration is cost. We
understand very well that you are looking for the best metering
solution for the best price - in the long term. We are a company
too, and cost matters to us too.
So if you are designing an architecture and feel that it is possibly
less than optimum, please contact our local vendor or our
headquarters to discuss your ideas.
One of the design goals of the SpiritIT Flow-X product suite was
scalability –customers do not want to pay for hardware they
don’t use. Our modular concept and the available enclosures
ensure that your hardware investment is tailored to your specific
needs to the maximum extent.
We are not aiming at selling to you the largest number of flow
modules in a single project, but, we do aim at selling many
modules to you over the years. And you will only consider this
when you are assured that SpiritIT Flow-X solutions bring the
best quality for the best price.

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5Mechanical installation
Introduction
This chapter describes the mechanical aspects of all enclosures.
Drawings contains full drawings with sizes.
Forced ventilation
For Flow-X/P and Flow-X/R models, forced ventilation in
the cabinet is always recommended.
For a Flow-X/R in a 19” rack, please ensure air flow at the front is
not blocked by Ethernet switches or other devices mounted
below or above the Flow-X/R.
For a Flow-X/R in a 19” rack with 3 or more modules adjacent to
each other it is recommended to install a 19” rackmount
ventilator unit, as shown in Figure 5-1 directly underneath the
X/R enclosure.
Figure 5-1 19” ventilator unit
Flow-X/P
The panel mounted Flow-X/P requires a mounting bracket, which
is part of the delivery. The bracket is designed to allow full
access to the mounted flow modules. This rack is fixed to the
back of the panel in which the Flow-X/P is to be mounted. The
flow computer slides in at the front of the panel, and the screw
fixes the two together.
Figure 5-2 Flow-X/P Figure 5-3 Flow-X/P mounted
Mounting bracket (side view)
All connectors for power, field wiring and communication are
located at the back of the Flow-X/P. For each module, 2 sub-D
connectors (37-pin) contain all field signals. Additional
connectors exist for 3 the serial ports of the display module, and
2 Ethernet RJ-45 connections. A 24VDC Power connector
completes the lot. See page 18 for connector details.
The modules that are inserted into the Flow-X/P are locked in
place with a bar with the possibility to seal to prevent any
unnoticed unauthorized access.
Figure 5-4 Flow-X/P version 1
rear view (mounted)
Figure 5-5 Flow-X/P version 2
rear view (mounted)
Note: 3 (three) 9-pins D-sub connectors are male and the 8 (eight) 37-pin D-sub
connectors female
Flow-X/C
The panel mounted Flow-X/C requires a mounting bracket,
which is part of the delivery. After mounting the bracket to your
cabinet/construction the Flow-X/C can then be slidden into the
bracket and fasten with a knurled screw. The Flow-X/C can be
installed horizontally and vertically.
Figure 5-6 Flow-X/C Mounting bracket
Figure 5-7 Flow-X/C mounted Figure 5-8. Flow-X/C rear view
(side view) (mounted)

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The Flow-X/C Bracket can be fixed to any construction, but for
an easy installation three installation cases will be described
later in this chapter. The installation of the Flow-X/C is very
similar to the Flow-X/P.
Front mount
The Bracket can be mounted in two different ways. The first
method is by using the holes in the front of the bracket to mount
the bracket to a front plate. In this case you need flat head
screws (M4) and (flange) nuts. For more information, read
chapter Bracket to blanking plate (front mounting) on page 15.
Bottom mount
The second method is to use the slots on the bottom side of the
bracket. You need for this construction screws (M4) with a low
head (maximum of 3 mm), washers and nuts. For more
information, read chapter Bracket to Rittal Component Shelf
(bottom mounting) on page 16.
Figure 5-9 Mounting instructions M4 screw with low head
Minimal Distance
Due to heat control, we advice you to add free space around the
Flow X/C.
Figure 5-10 Minimal Distance around Flow-X/C (Brackets) (in mm)
Blanking Plate
The installtion of the Flow-X/C can be finished with an blanking
plate. The measurements for the cut-out of the blanking plate
can be found on page 45.
The maximum distance the Flow-X/C can come out of the
bracket is 23 mm:
Figure 5-11 Maximum distance of the Flow-X/C out of the Bracket
Flow-X/C installation example instructions
The installation with the Flow-X/C Bracket can be used for any
custom installation solution. For convenience, there are also
standard solutions available; one front mounting construction
and two based on standard components of Rittal.
The cabinet installation examples we provide are based on an
installation in a 19 inch (swing) frame and in the door of the
cabinet.
Bracket to blanking plate (front mounting)
At the front of the bracket there are 5 M4 holes to mount the
bracket directly to a plate. For this construction we advise you to
use an 8 mm (anodized) aluminium plate. This plate can be
mounted to a 19” inch (swing) frame or to the at the back of the
door.
Figure 5-12 Example of front mounting in a 19” frame
Figure 5-13 Example of front mounting in a door
On pages 45 & 47 you can find the measurements for a front
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Bracket to Rittal Component Shelf (bottom mounting)
The other two solutions, we provide, are based on the Rittal
Component Shelf (7119.140).
The Bracket will be mounted to the shelf using the slots on the
bracket and the slots on the Component Shelf.
M4x8 Screw with a flat head (maximum of 3 mm)
M4 Nut
M4 Washer with a large outer diameter (minimum of 10 mm)
Figure 5-14 Mounting Bracket to Rittal Component Shelf
Shelf - 19 inch Frame Installation
By using the Rittal Component Shelf it is possible to easily install
the Flow-X/Cs into a 19”inch (swing) frame.
Figure 5-15 Installation of Flow-X/C Bracket on to a 19 inch (swing)
frame
Position
The height that is needed for the installation is (in U):
Vertical Flow-X/Cs
1U + (6U * Flow-X/P rows)
(e.g. 1 Flow-X/C; 1U+6U=7U)
Horizontal Flow-X/Cs
1U + (4U * Flow-X/P rows)
(e.g. 2 Flow-X/C; 1U+8U=9U)
It is possible to place three vertical Flow-X/Cs next to each other
and only one horizontal Flow-X/C on a shelf.
The precise dimensions can be found on page 45.
Shelf - Door Installation
Flow-X/Cs can be installed into the door of the standard
cabinets of Rittal (TS, CM and AE). The only width of the cabinet
door that is usable is 800 mm.
Figure 5-16 Installation of Flow-X/C Bracket on to a cabinet door
The door should have the 25 mm mounting profiles on which the
Rittal Door Profiles can be mounted. To attach the Rittal Shelf to
these profiles you also need two Rittal Adapters (7246.010).
Rittal Door Profiles:
Amount of shelfs with
Vertical
Flow-X/Cs
Amount of shelfs with
Horizontal Flow-X/Cs
400 mm
4594.000
1
1
500 mm
4309.000
1
2
600 mm
4596.000
1
3
800 mm
4598.000
2
4
900 mm
4579.000
3
5
1000 mm
4599.000
3
5
Table 5-1 Amount of shelfs with Flow-X/Cs able to fit on the Rittal
Door Profiles
It is possible to fit three vertical Flow-X/Cs next to each other
and only one horizontal Flow-X/C on a shelf.
Figure 5-17 Flow-X/Cs mounted to the Rittal Door Profiles

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Flow-X/R
The rack version Flow-X/R requires 8 height units in a 19” rack.
The connections are made through 2 sub-D connectors for each
module. There is one power connector for each module
(supporting redundant 24V power supply, as all other models).
The 2 Ethernet RJ-45 connections for each module are located
below the modules.
Figure 5-18 Flow-X/R Rack enclosure
Note: the 37-pin D-sub connectors are female
Flow-X/S
The single module Flow-X/S may be mounted on Din-rail, both
horizontally and vertically, or directly on a backplane.
Connections are made through screw terminals. For screw
terminal assignments see page 20.
Figure 5-19 Mounting options for Flow-X/S
Figure 5-20 Flow-X/S mounting sequence (DIN-rail, vertical position)
Flow-X/K
The single module Flow-X/K may be mounted on Din-rail or
directly on a backplane/wall. The connections are made through
2 sub-D connectors. There is one power connector and 2
Ethernet RJ-45 connections below the module. See page 18 for
connector details.
Note: the 37-pin D-sub connectors are female
Figure 5-21 Flow-X/K mounting sequence (DIN-rail)
Flow-X/B
The break-out board Flow-X/B may be mounted directly on a
backplane/wall, either horizontally or vertically. The connections
to the SpiritIT Flow-X enclosures are made through a sub-D
connector. The connections to the field equipment are made
through screw terminals. See page 21 for connector details.
Note: the 37-pin D-sub connector is female
Figure 5-22 Flow-X/B

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6Electrical installation
Introduction
This chapter provides details on all aspects of the electrical
installation, including field wiring, communication, power supply
and earthing. Since all models use the same Flow-X/M module,
the connection diagrams this chapter apply to all models.
Caution
The SpiritIT Flow-X is neither intrinsically safe nor explosion-
proof and can therefore only be used in a designated non-
hazardous (safe) area.
For other devices always refer to documentation supplied by the
manufacturer for details of installation in a hazardous area.
When connected to a device that resides in a hazardous area,
safety barriers or galvanic isolators may be required to be
interposed between the device and the SpiritIT Flow-X flow
computer. Refer to the device documentation for adequate
information.
The SpiritIT Flow-X modules are fully configurable through
software. No dipswitches or jumpers need to be set inside.
There are no user-replaceable fuses or other components inside.
Opening a module will void any warranty.
For easy reference, the connector details are presented first.
Loop diagrams and additional connection drawings are to be
found below.
Location of connectors
Flow-X/P
The Flow-X/P flow computer is the panel-mounted version that
has a touch-screen and can contain up to 4 Flow-X/M flow
modules.
The power, I/O and communication terminals are on the back of
the flow computer. The touch-screen module processes the two
RJ45 connectors (for Ethernet) and three 9-pin D-sub male
connectors (for serial communications). These connections are
functional even with no flow module installed. The supported
serial interfaces are
Port
Flow-X/P version 1
Flow-X/P version 2
COM 1
RS232
RS232/RS485
COM 2
RS232/RS485
RS232/RS485
COM 3
RS232/RS485
RS232
Furthermore there are eight 37-pin D-sub female connectors for
the I/O and serial communication ports of the 4 flow modules.
Only the connections for the actual installed flow modules can
be used.
The port connectors are described on page 19.
For the power connection, see page 19.
The 39-pin D-sub connectors are the serial ports of the Display
module. These ports may be used to communicate to devices
such as a gas chromatograph, or a DCS. In Flow-X/P version 1,
Com 1 is RS-232 only, Com 2 and Com 3 may be individually
configured for RS-232 or RS-485. In Flow-X/P version 2, Com 3 is
RS-232 only and Com 1 and Com 2 are configurable. For
connector details, see page 20.
LAN1 and LAN2 are Ethernet connectors, to connect your Flow-
X/P to your network. The modules are used in Multi-module
mode. The individual Ethernet connections of each module are
not used in a Flow-X/P.
Flow-X/R
The rack-mount Flow-X/R supports up to 8 modules. Each
module has its own set of D-sub 37 connectors (Port A and Port
B). For the pin-out see page 19.
Each module has its own power supply connector, from which it
receives power. At the bottom, 2 Ethernet connections (LAN A
and LAN B) are available for each module. When the modules are
in Multi-Module Mode, only one pair of Ethernet connections will
be used. When the modules are in individual mode, the Ethernet
connections of each individual module are used.
Flow-X/C
The Flow-X/C flow computer is the panel-mounted version that
has a touch-screen and an integral Flow-X/M flow module.
The power, I/O and communication terminals are on the back of
the flow computer. There are two 37-pin D-sub female
connectors for the I/O and two serial ports, supporting RS232
and RS485. Furthermore it has two RJ45 connectors (for
Ethernet) and one 9-pin D-sub male connector, providing a third
serial port that supports RS232 only.
The port connectors are described on page 19.
For the power connection, see page 19.
The 9-pin D-sub connector can be used as a generic serial port to
communicate to devices such as a flow meter, gas
chromatograph or a DCS. The port supports RS-232 only. For
connector details, see page 20.
LAN1 and LAN2 are Ethernet connectors, to connect your Flow-
X/C to your network.
One USB port can be found at the front, which is reserved for
future usage.
Flow-X/S
The Flow-X/S has room for 1 module. The module is connected
through 2 terminal strips with 39 terminals each. The connection
details for the terminals are listed on page 20.
In addition, the Flow-X/S enclosure has a 24V power connector
and 2 Ethernet connectors (ETH 1 and ETH 2). For the power
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Figure 6-1 Flow-X/S connectors and terminals
Flow-X/K
The Flow-X/K has room for 1 module. The module is connected
through two D-sub 37 connectors (Port A and Port B). For the
pin-out see page 19.
In addition, the Flow-X/K enclosure has a 24V power connector
and 2 Ethernet connectors (LAN A and LAN B). For the power
connector see page 19.
Flow-X/B
The Flow-X/B board connects through a D-sub 37 connector to a
Flow-X/R, Flow-X/K, Flow-X/P or Flow-X/C enclosure. A fully
wired Flow-X/M module or Flow-X/C requires two Flow-X/B
boards. The D sub 37 connector is electrically connected to the
earth connection of the Flow-X/B. For the pin-out see chapter D-
sub 37 connectors on page 19.
Flow-X/B contains different types of inputs and outputs to
connect field signals. The protection depends on the type of
input/output.
All field signal connectors on the Flow-X/B have connectors with
screw terminals in the contra part of the connector.
All signals related to one input or output are combined in one
connector.
Each connector has per pin a short descriptive name at the
side the wires leaving the connector.
Each connector has the input/output name at the other side
of the connector. This name is also affixed on the contra part
of the connector
All inputs/outputs have the type and number of the A
connector affixed next to the connector. The input/output
number of the B Connector is between parentheses.
For more elaborate information on the connectors of the Flow-
X/B, see chapter Break-out board connection details on page 21.
Enclosure connector details
Power supply
The SpiritIT Flow-X flow computer provides redundant power
connections that may be connected to two power supplies. The
two power supplies may operate independently and there is no
need for a redundant power supply. When the in-use power
supply fails, the flow computer will automatically switch to the
other power supply without any loss of power.
The Flow-X/P and /S flow computers use an 8-pin terminal block
for connecting one or two external 24 Vdc power supplies, while
the Flow-X/R, /C and /K use a 4-pin terminal block. The primary
connection must always be used, the secondary is optional.
The primary power supply must be connected to a (the) '24 Vdc -
Primary' terminal and one of the '0 - Vdc' terminals. The optional
secondary power supply must be connected to a (the) '24 Vdc -
Secondary' terminals and one of the '0 V' terminals.
Figure 6-2: Flow-X/P version 1 & Flow-X/S power terminal block
Pin
Description
Indication on Flow-X
1
24 V –Primary
+ 1
2
24 V –Primary
+ 1
3
24 V –Secondary
+ 2
4
24 V –Secondary
+ 2
5
0 V
-
6
0 V
-
7
0 V
-
8
0 V
-
Table 6-1: Flow-X/P & Flow-X/S power supply connector pin layout
Figure 6-3: Flow-X/R, Flow-X/C, Flow-X/K & Flow-X/P version 2
power terminal block
Pin
Description
Indication on Flow-X
1
24 V –Primary
+ 1
2
24 V –Secondary
+ 2
3
0 V
-
4
0 V
-
Table 6-1: Flow-X/R, Flow-X/C & Flow-X/K power supply
connector pin layout
D-sub 37 connectors
These connectors are used with the Flow-X/P (Panel), Flow-X/C,
Flow-X/K and Flow-X/R (Rack) models. The mounted connectors
are female, so a connecting cable must have male connectors.
Figure 6-4: 37-pin D-sub female connector

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CONNECTOR A
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
1
Com 1 - | Sig+| Tx+ *
2
Com 1 Tx| Sig- | Tx- *
20
Digital 4
3
Com 1 - | - | Rx- *
21
0 V (Common)
4
Com 1 Rx| - | Rx+ *
22
Digital 5
5
24V out
23
0 V (Common)
6
Digital 1
24
Digital 6
7
0 V (Common) (Common)
25
0 V (Common)
8
Digital 2
26
Digital 7
9
0 V (Common)
27
0 V (Common)
10
Digital 3
28
Digital 8
11
0 V (Common)
29
0 V (Common)
12
Analog output 1
30
Analog output 2
13
Analog output common
31
Analog output common
14
Analog input common
32
Analog input 1
15
PRT 1 power +
33
Analog input common
16
PRT 1 signal +
34
Analog input 2
17
PRT 1 signal -
35
Analog input common
18
PRT 1 power -
36
Analog input 3
19
Analog input common
37
Analog input common
* RS-232 | RS-485 2 wire | RS-485 4 wire
Table 6-2 37-pin D-sub connector A pin-out Flow-X/P, Flow-X/C Flow-
X/K and Flow-X/R
CONNECTOR B
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
1
Com 2 - | Sig+| Tx+ *
2
Com 2 Tx| Sig- | Tx- *
20
Digital 12
3
Com 2 - | - | Rx- *
21
0 V (Common)
4
Com 2 Rx| - | Rx+ *
22
Digital 13
5
24V out
23
0 V (Common)
6
Digital 9
24
Digital 14
7
0 V (Common)
25
0 V (Common)
8
Digital 10
26
Digital 15
9
0 V (Common)
27
0 V (Common)
10
Digital 11
28
Digital 16
11
0 V (Common)
29
0 V (Common)
12
Analog output 3
30
Analog output 4
13
Analog output common
31
Analog output common
14
Analog input common
32
Analog input 4
15
PRT 2 power +
33
Analog input common
16
PRT 2 signal +
34
Analog input 5
17
PRT 2 signal -
35
Analog input common
18
PRT 2 power -
36
Analog input 6
19
Analog input common
37
Analog input common
* RS-232 | RS-485 2 wire | RS-485 4 wire
Table 6-3 37-pin D-sub connector B pin-out Flow-X/P, Flow-X/C Flow-
X/K and Flow-X/R
D-sub 9 connectors (serial communication)
Three D-sub 9-pin connectors are available on the Flow-X/P and
one on the Flow-X/C. The connectors are male, so the
connecting cable must have a female connector.
The 9-pin D-sub male connectors have the following pin
connections.
Figure 6-5 9-pin D-sub connector pin numbering
Pin
X/P v1 COM 1 /
X/P v2 COM 3 /
X/C COM 3
X/P v1 COM 2 /
X/P v1 COM 3 /
X/P v2 COM 1 /
X/P v2 COM 2
(RS-232 only)
232 | 485( 2wire) | 485 (4 wire)
1
- | - | Rx-
2
Rx
Rx | - | Rx+
3
Tx
Tx | Sig- | Tx-
4
- | Sig+| Tx+
5
0 V
0 V
6
7
RTS
8
CTS
9
Table 6-4 9-pin D-sub connector pin connections for Flow-X/P &
Flow-X/C
Screw terminals
These connectors are used with the Flow-X/S (Single) model.
X1A / X2A TERMINAL STRIP
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
1
24VDC out
21
Digital 9
2
0 V (Common)
22
0 V (Common)
3
Digital 1
23
Digital 10
4
0 V (Common)
24
0 V (Common)
5
Digital 2
25
Digital 11
6
0 V (Common)
26
0 V (Common)
7
Digital 3
27
Digital 12
8
0 V (Common)
28
0 V (Common)
9
Digital 4
29
Digital 13
10
0 V (Common)
30
0 V (Common)
11
Digital 5
31
Digital 14
12
0 V (Common)
32
0 V (Common)
13
Digital 6
33
Digital 15
14
0 V (Common)
34
0 V (Common)
15
Digital 7
35
Digital 16
16
0 V (Common)
36
0 V (Common)
17
Digital 8
37
24VDC out
18
0 V (Common)
38
0 V (Common)
19
24VDC out
39
24VDC out
20
0 V (Common)
Table 6-5 Screw terminal A pin-out for Flow-X/S
X1B / X2B TERMINAL STRIP
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
1
PRT 1 power +
21
Analog input 6
2
PRT 1 signal +
22
Analog input common
3
PRT 1 signal -
23
Analog output 1
4
PRT 1 power -
24
Analog output common
5
Analog input common
25
Analog output 2
6
PRT 2 power +
26
Analog output common
7
PRT 2 signal +
27
Analog output 3
8
PRT 2 signal -
28
Analog output common
9
PRT 2 power -
29
Analog output 4
10
Analog input common
30
Analog output common
11
Analog input 1
31
0 V (Common)
12
Analog input common
32
COM 1 - | Sig+| Tx+ *
13
Analog input 2
33
COM 1 Tx | Sig- | Tx- *
14
Analog input common
34
COM 1 - | - | Rx- *
15
Analog input 3
35
COM 1 Rx | - | Rx+ *
16
Analog input common
36
COM 2 - | Sig+| Tx+ *
17
Analog input 4
37
COM 2 Tx | Sig- | Tx- *
18
Analog input common
38
COM 2 - | - | Rx- *
19
Analog input 5
39
COM 2 Rx | - | Rx+ *
20
Analog input common
* RS-232 | RS-485 2 wire | RS-485 4 wire
Table 6-6 Screw terminal B pin-out for Flow-X/S