Azbil SLP-F7M User manual

Thank you for purchasing this Azbil
Corporation product. This manual contains
information for ensuring the correct use of
the smart loader package.
Those designing, configuring, or
maintaining equipment that uses this
product should first read and understand
this manual. It provides necessary
information not only for initial setup,
but also for changing of settings,
troubleshooting, etc. Be sure to keep the
manual nearby for handy reference.
No. CP-SP-1423E
User’s Manual
for
Smart Loader Package
Model SLP-F7M
for
Micro Flow Rate Liquid Flow Meter
Model F7M

NOTICE
Be sure that the user receives this manual before the product is used.
Copying or duplicating this user’s manual in part or in whole is forbidden.
The information and specifications in this manual are subject to change
without notice.
Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free from
inaccuracies and omissions. If you should find an error or omission, please
contact the azbil Group.
In no event is Azbil Corporation liable to anyone for any indirect, special or
consequential damages as a result of using this product.
© 2018-2019 Azbil Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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Conventions Used in This Manual
 The safety precautions explained in the following section aim to prevent injury to the operator and others, and to
prevent property damage.
WARNING Warnings are indicated when mishandling this
product might result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Cautions are indicated when mishandling this
product might result in minor injury to the user, or
only physical damage to the product.
 In describing the product, this manual uses the icons and conventions listed below.
Handling Precautions:
Handling Precautions indicate items that the user should pay attention to when handling
the product.
Note:Notes indicate information that might benefit the user.
:This indicates the item or page that the user is requested to refer to.
(1) (2) (3): Numbers within parentheses indicate steps in a sequence or parts of an explanation.
[OK] button: Indicates a selectable button on a personal computer screen.
[File]: Indicates messages and menus displayed on the personal computer.
[File] →
[Initialization]:
Indicates menu selection on a personal computer.
>> : Indicates the result of an operation, details displayed on the personal computer or other
devices, or the state of the device after operation.
[Ctrl] key: Indicates keys on the keyboard.
[Ctrl]+[A] key: Indicates the operation of pressing the [A]key on the keyboard while the [Ctrl]key is
pressed.

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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
To use loader communications, remove the cable from the F7M waterproof connector and
connect it to the adapter for loader communication cable. When handling the cable, make
sure that the electrodes of the connector are free from water drops and dust. Otherwise, a
failure or abnormal output might result. Also, be sure to turn off the F7M before removing
or connecting the connector. Otherwise, the F7M or the adapter for loader communication
cable may fail, and the power supply for the equipment may fail or catch fire.
The adapter for loader communication cable is not water resistant. Water drops or dust
entering inside or accumulating around the electrodes may damage the F7M or the adapter ,
or may cause external devices to catch fire or fail.
Do not apply excessive force to the plug of the USB loader cable when it is connected to the
adapter for loader communication cable. Doing so might damage the plug or the adapter.
After using loader communications, remove the cable for the F7M waterproof connector from
the adapter for loader communication cable, and insert it all the way into the waterproof
connector. If the cable is not inserted properly, the device's water resistance will be impaired,
the F7M or connected equipment may fail, and the connected equipment may catch fire.

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The Role of This Manual
A total of 3 different manuals are available for Model SLP-F7M. Read them as necessary for your specific
requirements. If a manual you require is not available, contact the azbil Group or its dealer.
User’s Manual for Smart Loader Package Model SLP-F7M for Micro Flow Rate
Liquid Flow Meter Model F7M
Manual No. CP-SP-1423E
This manual.
The user can specify and check parameters of Model F7M on a PC using Model SLP-F7M
smart loader package.
Personnel in charge of the design or manufacture of equipment that incorporates
Model F7M should read this manual thoroughly.
This manual describes the installation of the software on a PC, the method for
connecting the loader to Model F7M, various functions and operations of Model SLP-
F7M, and procedures for configuring Model F7M.
Micro Flow Rate Liquid Flow Meter Model F7M User's Manual
Manual No. CP-SP-1421E
This manual describes the hardware and all the functions of Model F7M.
Personnel in charge of the design, manufacturing, operation, or maintenance of
equipment that incorporates Model F7M should read this manual thoroughly.
This manual covers installation, connections for wiring, all functions
and operating procedures of Model F7M, troubleshooting, and detailed
specifications.
Micro Flow Rate Liquid Flow Meter Model F7M9010/9030/9050 User’s Manual
Manual No. CP-UM-5922JE
This manual is supplied with the product.
Personnel in charge of the design or manufacture of equipment that
incorporates Model F7M and personnel in charge of installation of this device
should read this manual thoroughly.
The manual covers safety precautions, installation, wiring, and main
specifications.

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Contents
Conventions Used in This Manual
Safety Precautions
The Role of This Manual
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1
1 - 1 Overview 1-1
 Features of the loader 1-1
 Applicable versions 1-1
1 - 2 System Requirements 1-2
 System Environment 1-2
 Hardware Configuration 1-3
1 - 3 Installation 1-5
 Installing the Loader 1-5
 Installing the USB Loader Cable Device Driver 1-8
 Installing the device driver 1-8
 If the USB loader cable device driver cannot be installed 1-12
 Checking and Installing Microsoft .NET Framework 1-14
1 - 4 Uninstallation 1-15
 Uninstalling the Loader 1-15
 Uninstalling the device driver 1-15
Chapter 2. STARTING AND EXITING THE LOADER 2-1
 Starting the loader 2-1
 Exiting the loader 2-2
 Checking the communication port number 2-2
Chapter 3. HOW TO USE THE LOADER 3-1
3 - 1 Overview 3-1
 Overview of functions 3-1
 Components of the screen 3-1
 Loader functions 3-2
3 - 2 Connecting the Loader to the Device 3-3
 Procedures for device connection 3-3
3 - 3 Checking and Changing Parameters 3-6
 Creating a parameter file without connecting the loader to the device 3-6
 Checking parameters of the connected device 3-8
 Writing parameters to the device 3-10
 Saving parameters to a file 3-11
 Checking saved parameters 3-11
3 - 4 List of Parameters 3-13
 [Device info.] tab 3-13
 [Parameters] tab 3-14
3 - 5 Checking Measured Values and Status 3-15
 Displaying measured values and status of the device 3-15
3 - 6 Immediate Writing of Parameters 3-16
 How to write monitoring parameters to the device immediately 3-16

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3 - 7 List of Monitoring Parameters 3-18
 [Monitor] tab 3-18
3 - 8 Operating the Device 3-20
 Adjusting the zero point 3-20
Chapter 4. TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1
 Types of abnormal status 4-1
 Abnormal status and corrective actions 4-1
 Error messages and corrective actions 4-4
 Other troubleshooting 4-7

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-MEMO-

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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
1 - 1 Overview
The SLP-F7M Smart Loader Package (hereafter “the loader”) is a simplified engineering tool for the F7M Micro Flow
Rate Liquid Flow Meter (“the device”). The user can configure various settings of the device and monitor the flow
rate and the operational status.
The loader runs on Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit) English version PCs. This user’s manual covers SLP-F7M ver.
2.0.0 and later. If an older version is being used, please download the latest loader from the Azbil Corporation
website.
 Features of the loader
Functions Description
Configuration Various settings can be read from the device, checked or edited,
and written to the device.
In addition, parameter files can be created when the loader is not
connected to the device.
Monitoring The operational status of the device and alarms can be checked.
The settings for parameters that are shown with the [Write] button
can be written to the device immediately during monitoring.
Device operation The zero point of the device can be adjusted.
File functions Various settings and monitored data can be saved to a file.
Saved files can be opened to check the data.
 Applicable versions
Some combinations of loader version and F7M ID code are not possible. Be sure to
check the version of the loader and the F7M.*1
Loader version
Earlier than 2.0.0 2.0.0 or later
ID code Ver. is not printed  
Ver. b or later ×*2 
*1. The ID code is printed on the label on the back of the device.
Ver. b
For ver. b and later,
the code is printed as “Ver. _.”
*2. Please download the latest version of the loader from the following website.
https://www.azbil.com/products/factory/factory-product/flowmeter/rate-liquid/
f7m/software/index.html

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1 - 2 System Requirements
The following system environment is required for use of the loader.
 System Environment
Item Description
PC Compatible equipment Windows PC with an Intel CPU
Recommended: Core i3–i7, 1.5 GHz or more. Minimum: 1 GHz
Operating system*1*2Windows10 (64-bit and 32-bit English versions)
Memory Recommended: 4 GB or more. Minimum: 2 GB
Hard disk Recommended free space: 20 GB or more. Minimum: 10 GB or more
Display Recommended: 1366 × 768 dot or more, 32-bit color or more
Pointing device A mouse or an equivalent device compatible with Windows.
USB port 1 port
Other hardware Adapter for loader
communication cable
Adapter for loader communication cable (azbil brand, model No.
F9Y7A1)
USB loader cable USB loader cable (azbil brand, model No. 81441177-001)*3
Cable for waterproof connector Cable (azbil brand, model No. F9Y7H_1)
Software Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6
If this software is not installed on the PC, download it from the Microsoft website*4and install it.
USB loader cable device driver
Install the driver using its installation software, which is different from the installer for the loader.
Adobe Acrobat Reader XI or later version
This software is necessary for viewing PDF user's manuals. If the software is not installed on the PC,
download it from the Adobe's website and install it.
*1. The performance of the loader cannot be guaranteed if it is used on other operating systems.
*2. Specify “Smaller – 100%”(default) as the font size on Windows. Otherwise, loader windows may not be displayed
properly.
*3. Use Rev. 05 or later version of the USB loader cable.
*4. English versionWindows https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=48130 (as of 3/26/2019)

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 Hardware Configuration
The hardware configuration for loader communication is explained below.
z Connection method
• Turn off the supply of power to the device.
• Remove the cable from the waterproof connector on the device, and connect
the cable to the adapter for loader communication cable with cable B, which is
supplied with the adapter.
• Connect cable A, which is also supplied with the adapter, to the waterproof
connector on the device and to the adapter for loader communication cable.
• The device can now be turned on or off with the power switch on the adapter for
loader communication cable.
USB port
Note 1. During loader communication, output from the F9Y7H_1 cable cannot be checked with the loader.
Note 2. The underscore represents a digit that tells the material of the cable.
USB loader cable
(81441177-001)
Windows PC
(with the loader installed)
Adapter for loader communication cable
(F9Y7A1)
The device (F7M)
For normal operation
For loader communication
Remove the cable from
the waterproof connector
Cable (F9Y7H_1)
Cable (F9Y7H_1)
← 24 V DC
→Output
← 24 V DC
Cable A
(included with the adapter)
Cable B
(included with the adapter)

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Note
• It is also possible, without using cable B, to directly connect the adapter for loader
communication cable to the cable removed from the waterproof connector on the
device.
Handling Precautions
• To use loader communications, remove the cable from the device waterproof
connector and connect it to the adapter for loader communication cable.
• When handling the cable, make sure that the electrodes of the connector are
free from water drops and dust. Otherwise, a failure or abnormal output might
result. Also, be sure to turn off the device before removing or connecting the
connector. Otherwise, the device or the adapter for loader communication
cable may fail, and the power supply for the equipment may fail or catch fire.
• The adapter for loader communication cable is not water resistant. Water
drops or dust entering inside or accumulating around the electrodes may
damage the device or the adapter, or may cause external devices to catch fire
or fail.
• After using loader communications, remove the cable for the device
waterproof connector from the adapter for loader communication cable,
and insert it all the way into the waterproof connector. If the cable is not
inserted properly, the device's water resistance will be impaired, the device or
connected equipment may fail, and the connected equipment may catch fire.
• Application of excessive force to the plug of the USB loader cable might
interfere with communications. If this happens, reconnect the plug correctly
and restart communications.
z Separately sold products
• Adapter for loader communication cable (F9Y7A1)
• USB loader cable (81441177-001)
• Cable (F9Y7H_1)*
* The underscore represents a digit that tells the material of the cable.

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Please download the installer for the loader from the following website (in Japanese only):
https://www.compoclub.com/ The installer file is compressed. Expand it before use. (Expanded file name example:
setup_SLPSP7_en_V1_0_15.msi)
 Installing the Loader
The following explanation of the loader installation and screens use 64-bit
Windows 10 as an example.
(1) Double-click setup_SLPF7M_en_V☐_☐_☐.msi* to launch the installer.
>> The setup wizard opens.
* ☐ represents a number. For example: setup_SLPF7M_en_V1_0_09.msi
(2) Click the [Next] button.
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>> The following screen is displayed.
(3) If you accept the software license agreement and wish to install the software,
check the check box for [I accept the terms in the License Agreement] and
click the [Next] button.
>> The following screen is displayed.
Note
• Click the [Change...] button to change the destination folder.
(4) Click the [Next] button.

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>> The following screen is displayed.
(5) Click the [Install] button.
>> When installation is complete, the following screen is displayed.
Handling Precautions
• A warning message about user account control might appear, depending
on the PC settings. Allow the software to make changes to the computer.
(6) Click the [Finish] button.
This completes the loader installation. Close the installer.
(7) If the installation files are no longer needed, delete the entire folder.

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 Installing the USB Loader Cable Device Driver
A device driver must be installed before using the USB loader cable. Follow the
procedure below to install the device driver on the PC.
 Installing the device driver
Handling Precautions
• Before installing the device driver, unplug the USB loader cable from the PC.
• Be sure to follow the procedure below when installing the device driver. The
USB cable may not be recognized if the procedure is not followed. If the loader
cable is not recognized, uninstall the device driver and reinstall it.
• If a problem occurs and installation is not successful, uninstall the driver and
reinstall it.
• To install the device driver, administrator rights on the computer are required.
Installation should be done by the administrator or by a user who belongs to
the administrator group.
• A USB loader cable with a label that does not indicate a revision number is not
compatible with Windows 10. (As of 12/11/2017, available USB loader cables have a
label saying “REV.06,” and are compatible with Windows 10.)
(1) Open the [slpf7m_en] folder where the loader was installed and double-click
drvsetup.exe.
Note
• If you did not change the destination folder in Installing the Loader
(P.1-5), the file is stored in the following default folder:
• 64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files(x86)\slp\slpf7m_en
• 32-bitWindows: C:\Program Files\slp\slpf7m_en

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>> The installer is launched and the following window is displayed.
Handling Precautions
• A warning message about user account control might appear, depending
on the PC settings. Click the [Yes] button to allow the software to make
changes to the computer.
(2) Click the [Next ] button.
>> The following screen is displayed.
Handling Precautions
• The USB loader cable with label A cannot be used with Windows 10.
(USB loader cables that are available as of 12/11/2017 have label C with
“REV.06” printed, so they can be used for Windows 10.)

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(3) Select the label code A, B, or C of your USB loader cable in the window, and
click the [Next] button.
>> The following screen is displayed.
Handling Precautions
• If a message saying that the USB loader cable driver has already been
installed on your computer appears even if you uninstalled the driver in
the past, follow the procedure described in If the USB loader cable
device driver cannot be installed (P.1-12).
(4) Click the [Install] button.
>> The following screen is displayed.

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(5) Click the [Next ] button.
>> The following screen is displayed.
(6) If you accept the software license agreement and wish to install the software,
select [AGREE] and click the [Next] button.
>> Installation of the device driver starts and the following window is
displayed.

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(7) Click the [Finish] button.
>> The following screen is displayed.
(8) Click the [Finish] button.
Installation of the device driver is complete.
 If the USB loader cable device driver cannot be installed
When attempting to install the device driver on a PC on which a USB loader cable
was used in the past, the following window may appear, and it may not be possible
to install the driver, even if the previous device driver has already been uninstalled.
In this case, follow the procedure below.
Step 1. Install tools other than the driver as instructed in the window.