Almaco FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ User manual

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USER MANUAL
MU 7033 EN M
FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+
M 2020/05/18
How to improve battery life,
Add menus Supervisor>Date format and
Supervisor>Maintenance>Reboot,
Functional changes and improvements
DSM SH
L 2020/01/27 UNI-2 [PJV158] DSM SH
K 2017/10/30
Update table of alarms [MDV568]
GU 7110 cancels and replaces FM 8012 [MDV544]
MU 7087 Mobile printer kit non ATEX
Drawings update
DSM XS
A 2010/04/29 Creation DSM XS
Issue Date Nature of modifications Written by Approved by
Document applicable for software 449+v1.00

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CONTENTS
1 GENERAL PRESENTATION AND DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 4
2 CONNECTED FEATURES AND SUPPLY OF THE FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ ......................................... 6
2.1 Connected functions .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Power supply ......................................................................................................................... 7
3 CONFIGURATION, SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION .............................................................................. 7
3.1 Configure the FLEXIC MPT AUT N ME+ ............................................................................... 7
3.2 Set the FLEXIC MPT AUT N ME+ ......................................................................................... 8
3.3 Calibrate the FLEXIC MPT AUT N ME+ ................................................................................ 8
4 OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Mobile installation ................................................................................................................ 9
4.2 FLEXIC MPT AUT N ME+ AdBlue ......................................................................................... 9
IGNITION AND OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 9
6 USE THE FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+: USER MODE .......................................................................... 10
6.1 Menu Metering .................................................................................................................... 11
6.1.1 Data recording and volume reset ............................................................................................................. 12
6.1.2 Transfer measurement results and parameters ....................................................................................... 12
6.1.2.1 Transfer with the INSIDE app .......................................................................................................... 12
6.1.2.2 Transfer with CTD .......................................................................................................................... 12
6.1.3 Printing ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1.3.1 Printing with the INSIDE app ........................................................................................................... 12
6.1.3.2 Printing with the CTD and the mobile printer kit .......................................................................... 12
6.2 Menu Connect ...................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Menu Visualisa. .................................................................................................................... 13
6.3.1 Sub-menu Last Meas. ................................................................................................................................ 13
6.3.2 Sous-menu Totalizers ................................................................................................................................ 13
6.3.3 Sub-menu Memory ................................................................................................................................... 13
6.4 Menu Supervisor .................................................................................................................. 14
6.4.1 Sub-menu Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 14
6.4.2 Sub-menu Season...................................................................................................................................... 15
6.4.3 Sub-menu Parameters .............................................................................................................................. 15
6.4.4 Sub-menu Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 17
6.4.5 Sub-menu Language .................................................................................................................................. 17
6.4.6 Sub-menu Date format ............................................................................................................................. 18
6.5 Menu Interfaces ................................................................................................................... 18
6.5.1 Sub-menu Bluetooth ................................................................................................................................. 18
6.5.2 Sub-menu Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................................................... 18

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6.5.3 Sub-menu CTD ........................................................................................................................................ 19
6.6 List of alarms ........................................................................................................................ 19
7 CONFIGURE THE FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+: METROLOGICAL MODE ............................................. 21
7.1 Menu References .................................................................................................................. 21
7.2 Menu Config. ........................................................................................................................ 21
7.2.1 Sub-menu Scales ....................................................................................................................................... 21
7.2.2 Sub-menu Products ................................................................................................................................... 22
7.3 Menu Meas. System ............................................................................................................. 24
7.3.1 Sub-menu Coefficients .............................................................................................................................. 24
7.3.2 Sub-menu Flowrates ................................................................................................................................. 25
7.3.3 Sub-menu Volumes ................................................................................................................................... 25
7.3.4 Sub-menu Direction .................................................................................................................................. 26
7.3.5 Sub-menu Temperature ............................................................................................................................ 26
7.3.6 Sub-menu Sensors .................................................................................................................................... 27
7.3.7 Sub-menu Rcs thres. ................................................................................................................................. 27
7.3.8 Sub-menu Auto save ................................................................................................................................. 27
7.3.9 Sub-menu MPLS ........................................................................................................................................ 27
7.4 Menu Date time ................................................................................................................... 28
8 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................. 29
8.1 UNI-2 calculator-indicator device .......................................................................................... 29
8.1.1 Replacement of batteries .......................................................................................................................... 29
8.1.2 Modification of the setting parameters .................................................................................................... 30
8.2 Hydraulic sleeve ................................................................................................................... 30
8.3 2DLA01-spacer...................................................................................................................... 31
8.3.1 Removing the upstream coupling ............................................................................................................. 31
8.3.2 Removing the 2LA01-spacer from the UNI-2 ............................................................................................ 31
8.3.3 Removing the 2DLA01-spacer from the turbine ....................................................................................... 32
8.3.4 Setting of the new 2DLA01-spacer ............................................................................................................ 32
8.3.5 Assembling the upstream coupling ........................................................................................................... 33
8.3.6 Wiring and operational check of the DG in the UNI-2 .............................................................................. 34
8.3.7 Assembling the UNI-2 on the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME ........................................................................ 34
8.4 CTD+ .................................................................................................................................... 34
8.4.1 Removing the top cover (on the cable plug side) ..................................................................................... 34
8.4.2 Replacement of the battery ...................................................................................................................... 35
8.4.3 Assembling the cover ................................................................................................................................ 35
9 DRAWINGS AND PART LIST ........................................................................................................... 3
RELATED DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 42

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1 GENERAL PRESENTATION AND DESCRIPTION
The FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ is a measuring system intended to the gravity measurement of
products other than water on various installations. Depending on the model, it may be used for
measurement of AdBlue.
The FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ includes:
An UNI-2 intrinsic security indicator-calculator device fastened to the hydraulic sleeve
An hydraulic sleeve which includes the elements that follow:
• An ALMA ADRIANE turbine meter DN80-80
• A sight glass, downstream of the turbine meter
• A vacuum breaker valve
An appropriate outlet connector: a 4" coupler to connect onto the API adapter, a DN80 quick
coupling to connect the unloading hose or any other connector (CAMLOCK, TODO, aviation…)
An appropriate unloading connector: a quick coupling to connect the unloading hose or any
other connector (CAMLOCK, TODO, aviation…).
Directly coupled to the unloading valve, the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ can:
Measure products when they are delivered to the station
Monitor the reception of products (lorry/wagon)
Split compartments
Measure product returns
Issue tank charts
Manage faults
Communicate with a PC/tablet/portable device thanks to the wireless connection.
Sight glass UNI-2 Turbine meter
Connector on
request
E.g. 4" API coupler
Outlet connector
on request

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The optional functions are available:
The FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ can manage the product temperature. In that case, it shows
volume in metering conditions or volume converted to the reference temperature;
It can be associated to a CTD+. This option is used to transfer measurements results to the
CTD+ thanks to an infrared communication between the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ and the
CTD+. The data can be downloaded to a computer with a USB cable or to the printer kit. The
metrological parameters file and the configuration file of the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ can
be uploaded separately in order to make an easier monitoring of the instrument (periodic
inspection, identification and diagnosis). CAUTION the CTD+ is not an ATEX device.
The FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ has one display:
Meaning of the pictograms displayed in the upper right of the screen:
Bluetooth Wi-Fi GPS Battery
blinking steady blinking with
signal
strength
10
charge
level
OFF ON Connected OFF Disconnected Connected OFF ON
without
position
ON
position
OK
Charging Battery
is full
charged
NOTE 1: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections are exclusives.
NOTE 2: To save the battery charge, if the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection is released if it’s not
successful within two minutes. If the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection is successful, it remains active
for 10 minutes.
Display of the alarm
Volume indication:
- Vm: Volume in metering conditions
- V15 or V20 (according to the
chosen system): Volume converted
to the reference temperature
Flow
rate
Pictograms:
- Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
- GPS
- Battery
Product temperature
Volume unit
Volume
Name of the
product
Date and time

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The FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ has five keys:
Lights the display during 10 seconds
Lighting is inhibited when Wi-Fi is enabled
MODIF
Normal mode: back to previous quantity
Metrological mode: increment the flashing figure when imputing a value or return
to previous menu
SELECT
Normal mode, metering off: select the menu
Normal mode, metering on: display the values (immediate flow, temperature)
Metrological mode: select the figure to be modified or select the menu
VALID
Normal mode: validate the selected menu or value
Metrological mode: validate the displayed value or the selected menu
In case of default: acknowledge the default
RESET
The key is active when the UNI-2 is autonomous. Reset the volume to zero and
record the data of the last measurement
Reset the display when entering data
2 CONNECTED FEATURES AND SUPPLY OF THE FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+
FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+
Charging
Between
100% and
40%
Between
40% and
10%
Less than
10%
Metering
On * On On Off
Wi
-
Fi
On On Off Off
Bluetooth
On On On Off
GPS
On On On Off
* Charge batteries outside potentially explosive area
Wi-Fi cannot work with Bluetooth or GPS
The Wi-Fi network name and password cannot exceed 10 characters. The allowed
special characters are + and -
2.1 Connected functions
The wireless connection enables the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ to communicate with a
PC/tablet/portable device
The connected functions of the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ are:
• Incoming data flow processing
• Recovery of parameters
• Recovery of maintenance information
• Geo-tracking of each measurement, the instantaneous position of the FLEXICOMPT
AUTONOME+
• Recovery of the clock

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Communication modules are listed below:
• Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1 or Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
They are used for outsourcing of measurement data and parameters of the FLEXICOMPT
AUTONOME+ for the customer. The customer uses a local interface that can be one of his
tools or a tool supplied by ALMA. These features are exclusive.
• GPS. It is used to locate measurements and synchronize the clock again.
2.2 Power supply
The UNI-2 is powered by two rechargeable batteries. These internal batteries have a five
years lifetime. The FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ operates with or without its charging module.
It has at least one week battery life.
To charge the battery, use only the USB cable and the charging module ALMA Wireless
charger, supplied with the equipment.
Charge batteries outside potentially explosive area
To save battery life:
• The Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection are activated manually in the menu Interfaces of the
USER mode.
• Wi-Fi cannot work with Bluetooth or GPS
• Lighting is inhibited when Wi-Fi is enabled
• The communication modules are automatically switched to standby after a period of
inactivity.
• The GPS turns on automatically during measurements only
To set date and time, you can switch on the GPS manually to synchronize the clock again.
This operation lasts one minute and must be done outdoors. Turn of the GPS at the end of
synchronization (see Connect>Start GPS ).
3 CONFIGURATION, SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION
3.1 Configure the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+
You must configure the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ during commissioning and sometimes
during metrological controls. Break the seals protecting the opening of the case, remove the
four screws and press the micro BP Metro. See below.
Then you enter the METROLOGICAL mode. Details are available in the section CONFIGURE
THE FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+: METROLOGICAL MODE.
NOTE: Only approved persons are permitted to remove the seal.
ALMA Wireless charger

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3.2 Set the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+
You must set the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ before use. Then choose:
• Menu User>Connect to enable the possible external connections
• Menu User>Interfaces to set the active connections
3.3 Calibrate the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+
To calibrate the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+, choose the menu User>Supervisor>Calibration .
To modify the coefficient, remove the seal to switch in METROLOGICAL mode.
NOTE: Only approved persons are permitted to remove the seal.
4 OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS
The operating temperature of the UNI-2 is between -20°C and +50°C.
When it is not used, it’s better to close the UNI-2 cover.
The front face glass must be regularly cleaned for easy readability and better communication
with the CTD+.
Charge batteries outside potentially explosive area
Replace batteries outside potentially explosive area
Use the CTD+ outside potentially explosive area
Micro BP Metro

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4.1 Mobile installation
The vacuum between the connecting device and stripping valve on the FLEXICOMPT
AUTONOME+ device must be rigid with a 15 degree angle, an 80mm minimum diameter and
a length of less than 80mm.
4.2 FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ AdBlue
The FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ AdBlue must be rinsed with water after use in order to clean
it and to ensure it works properly.
5 IGNITION AND OPERATION
The FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ measuring system operates with an empty hose. The operator
connects it to the API adaptor and then connects the hose to the FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+
outlet.
The operating procedure is as follows:
Reset the volume on the UNI-2. The operator opens the tank valve. The metering starts as
soon as the UNI-2 records impulses coming from the turbine. The metered volume is
continually displayed on the UNI-2.
For partial emptying:
The operator stops metering by closing the tank valve. The metering stops when the UNI-2
notes that both gas detectors are wet and flow rate is to zero.
For complete emptying:
The operating procedure is identical to the partial emptying procedure but there is no voluntary
action on the tank valve.

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6 USE THE FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+: USER MODE
Visualisa.
Connect
Metering
Supervisor
Interfaces
Available metering off
The FLEXICOMPT AUTONOME+ is on metering between the first command level after
initialization or resetting the current volume to zero, and resetting the current volume to zero.
The displayed volume depends on the configuration set in METROLOGICAL mode. A pictogram at
the upper left of the screen, indicates Vm for volume at temperature, or V15/V20/Vb for a volume
converted to the reference temperature.