Flomec F116-p User manual

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Signal input flowmeter: pulse, Namur and coil

Output: (0)4-20mA / 0-10V ref. flow rate, pulse ref. total and negative

flow

Options: Intrinsically safe, Modbus communication and backlight

F-Series - Field mounted indicators for safe and hazardous areas.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Any responsibility is lapsed if the instructions and procedures as described in this manual

are not followed.

LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS: The F116-P is not designed for use in life support

appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of the product can reasonably be

expected to result in a personal injury. Customers using or selling these products for use

in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify the manufacturer

and supplier for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.

Electro static discharge does inflict irreparable damage to electronics! Before installing or

opening the F116-P, the installer has to discharge himself by touching a well-grounded

object.

The F116-P must be installed in accordance with the EMC guidelines (Electro Magnetic

Compatibility).

Do connect a proper grounding to the metal enclosure as indicated if the F116-P has an

incoming power line which carries a 115-230V AC. The Protective Earth (PE) wire may

never be disconnected or removed.

Intrinsically safe applications: follow the instructions as mentioned in Chapter 0 and

consult “Fluidwell F1..-..-XI - Documentation for Intrinsic safety”

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE

The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of disposed electrical and electronic

equipment in the European Union. When the WEEE Directive does not apply to your

region, we support its policy and ask you to be aware on how to dispose of this product.

The crossed out wheelie bin symbol as illustrated and found on our products tells that this

product shall not be disposed of into the general waste system or into a landfill.

At the end of its life, equipment shall be disposed of according to the local regulations

regarding waste of the electrical and the electronic equipment.

Please contact your local dealer, national distributor or the manufacturer’s Technical

helpdesk for information on the product disposal.

SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility whatsoever if the following safety rules and

precautions instructions and the procedures as described in this manual are not followed.

Modifications of the F116-P implemented without preceding written consent from the

manufacturer, will result in the immediate termination of product liability and warranty

period.

Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of this device may only be

carried out by trained persons authorized by the operator of the facility. Persons must

read and understand this manual before carrying out its instructions.

This device may only be operated by persons who are authorized and trained by the

operator of the facility. All instructions in this manual are to be observed.

Check the mains voltage and information on the manufacturer's plate before installing the

unit.

Check all connections, settings and technical specifications of the various peripheral

devices with the F116-P supplied.

Open the enclosure only if all leads are free of potential.

Never touch the electronic components (ESD sensitivity).

Never expose the system to heavier conditions than allowed according the classification

of the enclosure (see manufacture's plate and chapter 4).

If the operator detects errors or dangers, or disagrees with the safety precautions taken,

then inform the owner or principal responsible.

The local labor and safety laws and regulations must be adhered to.

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This manual is divided into two main sections:

The daily use of the F116-P is described in chapter 2 “Operational”. These instructions are

meant for users.

The following chapters and appendices are exclusively meant for electricians/technicians. These

provide a detailed description of all software settings and hardware installation guidance.

This manual describes the standard unit as well as the available options. For additional information,

please contact your supplier.

A hazardous situation may occur if the F116-P is not used for the purpose it was designed for

or is used incorrectly. Please carefully note the information in this manual indicated by the

pictograms:

A "warning !" indicates actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may lead to

personal injury, a safety hazard or damage of the F116-P or connected instruments.

A "caution !" indicates actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may lead to

personal injury or incorrect functioning of the F116-P or connected instruments.

A "note !" indicates actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may indirectly

affect operation or may lead to an instrument response which is not planned.

Hardware version : 03.01.xx

Software version : 03.01.xx

Manual : FL_F116-P_v1702_01_EN

Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. The

manufacturer is not responsible for mistakes in this material or for incidental

damage caused as a direct or indirect result of the delivery, performance or use of

this material.

any form or by any means without written permission of your supplier.

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CONTENTS MANUAL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................3

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE ...............................................................................................3

SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES....................................................................3

ABOUT THE MANUAL.........................................................................................................................4

CONTENTS MANUAL..........................................................................................................................5

1INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................6

1.1 System description...................................................................................................................6

2OPERATIONAL .......................................................................................................................7

2.1 Control panel ............................................................................................................................7

2.2 Operator information and functions..........................................................................................8

3CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................9

3.1 How to program the F116-P.....................................................................................................9

3.1.1 Setup menu –Settings.......................................................................................................... 11

3.1.2 Explanation of SETUP-menu 1 - Total-A............................................................................... 12

3.1.3 Explanation of SETUP-menu 2 - Flow rate-A........................................................................ 13

3.1.4 Explanation of SETUP-menu 3 - Total-B............................................................................... 14

3.1.5 Explanation of SETUP-menu 4 - Flow rate-B........................................................................ 14

3.1.6 Explanation of SETUP-menu 5 - Display .............................................................................. 14

3.1.7 Explanation of SETUP-menu 6 - Power management.......................................................... 15

3.1.8 Explanation of SETUP-menu 7 - Flowmeter ......................................................................... 16

3.1.9 Explanation of SETUP-menu 8 - Analog output.................................................................... 16

3.1.10 Explanation of SETUP-menu 9 - Pulse................................................................................. 18

3.1.11 Explanation of SETUP-menu A - Communication (option) ................................................... 18

3.1.12 Explanation of SETUP-menu B - Others............................................................................... 18

4INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................19

4.1 General directions ................................................................................................................. 19

4.2 Installation / surrounding conditions...................................................................................... 19

4.3 Dimensions- Enclosure.......................................................................................................... 20

4.4 Installing the hardware .......................................................................................................... 22

4.4.1. General installation guidelines .............................................................................................. 22

4.4.2. Aluminum enclosure - Field mounted.................................................................................... 23

4.4.3. Aluminum enclosure - Panel mounted .................................................................................. 23

4.4.4. Plastic (GRP) enclosure........................................................................................................ 24

4.4.5. Terminal connectors.............................................................................................................. 25

5INTRINSICALLY SAFE APPLICATIONS..............................................................................32

5.1 General information and safety instructions.......................................................................... 32

5.2 Terminal connectors Intrinsically safe applications............................................................... 34

5.3 Configuration examples Intrinsically safe applications.......................................................... 36

6MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................................38

6.1 General directions ................................................................................................................. 38

6.2 Instructions for repair............................................................................................................. 38

6.3 Battery replacement .............................................................................................................. 39

6.3.1 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................. 39

6.3.2 Replace the battery (hazardous area)................................................................................... 39

6.3.3 Disposal of batteries.............................................................................................................. 39

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................40

PROBLEM SOLVING ...............................................................................................43

COMMUNICATION ...................................................................................................44

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.........................................................................48

INDEX OF THIS MANUAL..................................................................................................................49

LIST OF FIGURES IN THIS MANUAL...............................................................................................49

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Functions and features

The flow rate / totalizer model F116-P is a microprocessor driven instrument designed to show the

flow rate, the total and the accumulated total as well as for the calculation of differential flow

measurement and to sum two separate flows. This product has been designed with a focus on:

two multi-purpose pulse inputs;

ultra-low power consumption to allow long-life battery powered applications (type PB/PC),

Intrinsic safety for use in hazardous applications (type XI);

several mounting possibilities with aluminum or GRP enclosures for harsh industrial

surroundings;

ability to process all types of flowmeter signals;

transmitting possibilities with analog / pulse and communication outputs.

Flowmeter and temperature input

This manual describes the unit with a pulse input from the flowmeter. Other versions are available to

process (0)4-20mA signals. Two flowmeters with a passive or active pulse, Namur or sine wave

(coil) signal output can be connected to the F116-P. To power the sensor, several options are

available.

Standard output

Pulse output to transmit a pulse that represents a totalized quantity as programmed.

Linear (0)4-20mA or 0-10V analog output to represent the actual calculated differential flow rate

as programmed. The (0)4-20mA or 0-10V signal limits can be tuned.

Fig. 1: Typical application

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Configuration

The F116-P is designed for use in many types of applications. For that reason, a setup menu is

available to program the F116-P according to your specific requirements.

The setup includes several important features, such as K-Factors, engineering units, signal

selection, power management (to extend battery life-time), etc. All settings are stored in a non-

volatile memory and therefore kept in the event of a power failure or an exhausted battery.

Display information

The unit has a LCD with (optional) backlight to show the process information, status and alarm

messages. The display refresh rate is programmed in the setup menu.

At a key press, the display refresh rate will switch to FAST for 30 seconds. When 'OFF' is selected,

the display goes off after 30 seconds after the last key press. The display temporarily comes on after

a key press.

A backup of the total and accumulated total in EEPROM memory is made every minute.

Backlight

A backlight is available as an option. The brightness can be tuned as desired (requires power supply

type PD/PF/PM). For battery and loop powered applications the backlight will not function.

Options

The following options are available: isolated or active (0)4-20mA / 0-10V analog output, full Modbus

communication RS232/485/TTL (also battery powered), Intrinsic safety, mechanical relay or active

output, power- and sensor-supply options, panel-mount, wall-mount and weather-proof enclosures,

flame proof enclosure and LED backlight.

2 OPERATIONAL

This device may only be operated by persons who are authorized and trained by the

operator of the facility. All instructions in this manual are to be observed.

Take careful notice of the "Safety rules, instructions and precautionary measures" in the

front of this manual.

This chapter describes the daily use of the F116-P. This instruction is meant for users / operators.

2.1 CONTROL PANEL

The control panel has three keys. The available keys are:

Fig. 2: Control panel

Functions of the keys

This key is used to program and save new values or settings.

The PROG/ENTER key is also used to gain access to the setup menu (read

chapter 3).

This key is used to select the differential or sum accumulated total, flow rate A and B

and accumulated total A and B

The SELECT/key is also used to increase a value after the PROG/ENTER key has

been pressed (read chapter 3)..

This key is used to reset the total.

The CLEAR/key is also used to select a digit or an option after the PROG/ENTER

key has been pressed (read chapter 3).

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2.2 OPERATOR INFORMATION AND FUNCTIONS

In general, the F116-P operates in the operator

mode. The shown information depends on the

settings which are made in the setup menu.

The signal from the connected sensor is processed

by the F116-P in the background, independent from

the selected display refresh rate.

Fig. 3: Process information (typical)

For the Operator, the following functions are available:

Display (differential or summed) total/rate

Total/rate is the main display of the F116-P. After the selection of any other information, it will

always return to this main display automatically. Total is shown on the upper line of the display

and flow rate on the bottom line. When selected in the setup menu, the display shows the flow

rate only or all. When the SELECT/key is pressed, the other information shows momentarily.

When "-------" is shown, then the flow rate value is too high to be shown. The arrows indicate

the increase/decrease of the flow rate trend. If the consumption is very low, it might be that a

stable low flow rate and total is shown; this is due to the settings of the F116-P.

Clear total

The value for total can be reset. To do so, press the CLEAR/key twice. When the key is

pressed once, the text "PUSH CLEAR" is shown. To avoid a reset at this stage, press another

key other than the CLEAR/key or wait for 20 seconds. A reset of the total does not influence

the accumulated total.

Display accumulated total

When the SELECT/key is pressed, total and accumulated total are shown. The accumulated

total cannot be reset. The value will count up to 99,999,999,999. The unit and number of

decimals are shown according to the settings for the total.

Display Flow rate-A, Flow rate-B, (accumulated) total-A, (accumulated) total-B

The setting All shows the (differential or summed) flow rate. When the SELECT/key is pressed

again, the total/accumulated total, the flow rate A, the accumulated total A, the flow rate B and

the accumulated total B are shown temporarily.

Low-battery alarm



Only use original batteries. Original batteries can be ordered at the manufacturer.

The use of unapproved batteries will void the warranty.



At the end of the battery’s life-time, the

voltage starts to drop. When the voltage

becomes too low, the battery indicator comes

on. When the battery indicator is on, install a

new and fresh battery as soon as possible.

Fig. 4: Low-battery alarm (typical)

Alarm

When the alarm indicator is shown, refer to Appendix B: Problem Solving.

RUN

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3 CONFIGURATION

This and the following chapters are exclusively meant for electricians and non-operators. In these,

an extensive description of all software settings and hardware connections are provided.

Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of this device may only be

carried out by trained persons authorized by the operator of the facility. Persons must

read and understand this manual before carrying out its instructions.

This device may only be operated by persons who are authorized and trained by the

operator of the facility. All instructions in this manual are to be observed.

Make sure, the measuring system is correctly wired up according to the wiring diagrams.

Protection against accidental contact is no longer assured when the housing cover is

removed or the panel cabinet has been opened (danger from electrical shock). The

housing may only be opened by trained persons authorized by the operator of the facility.

Take careful notice of the "Safety rules, instructions and precautionary measures" in the

front of this manual.

The SETUP menu is used to program the F116-P

The SETUP menu is accessible at all times while the F116-P remains fully operational. Be aware

that in this case any change to the settings may have an influence on the operation.

It is possible to prevent access to the SETUP menu with a password. A password may be

required to enter the SETUP menu. Without this password, access to SETUP is denied.

3.1 HOW TO PROGRAM THE F116-P

The setup menu has different

submenus. Each submenu has an

unique number which is shown in

front of the menu name.

Each setting has an unique two-

digit number which is shown in

front of the setting. The first digit

refers to the submenu and the

second digit refers to the setting.

Note that sometimes the name of

the setting is shown on the upper

line of the display.

How to enter the setup menu

When the setup menu is protected by a password, the F116-P asks for a password to access the

setup menu. When in the operator mode, press and hold the PROG/ENTER key for 7 seconds to

access the setup menu.

How to navigate in the setup menu

The setup menu has different submenus to program the F116-P. For navigation, the submenus

and the settings are identified with numbers (for the submenu: e.g. 1; for the setting: e.g. 12.).

The CLEAR/► key and the PROG/ENTER key are used for navigation. The explanation

assumes that you are in the submenu TOTAL.

Action

Result

Remark

Press the CLEAR/► key to

select the next submenu.

The submenu FLOW

RATE shows

Press again to go to the

next submenu.

The submenu DISPLAY

shows.

Momentarily, press the

PROG/ENTER key to

select the previous

submenu.

The submenu FLOW

RATE shows

The PROG/ENTER key is

used as a ◄key.

Press again to go to the

previous submenu.

The submenu TOTAL

shows

The PROG/ENTER key is

used as a ◄key.

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The SELECT/▲ key and the CLEAR/► key are used for navigation.

The explanation assumes that you are in the submenu TOTAL. When you are:

in the first setting and you navigate to the previous setting, the F116-P goes back to the related

main menu.

in the last setting and you navigate to the next setting, the F116-P goes to the related main

menu.

Action

Result

Remark

Press the SELECT/▲ key

to select the first setting.

The setting UNIT shows.

Press the SELECT/▲ key

again to go to the next

setting.

The setting DECIMALS

shows.

Press the CLEAR/► key to

select the previous setting.

The setting UNIT shows.

Press the CLEAR/►key

again to go to the previous

setting.

The submenu TOTAL

shows

This is normal behavior

because the setting UNIT is

the first setting of the

submenu TOTAL.

How to make a setting

Changes are only saved when you press the PROG/ENTER key.

The explanation assumes that you are in the submenu TOTAL and the setting UNIT. When you do

not want to save the change, wait for approximately 20 seconds or press and hold the

PROG/ENTER key for approximately 3 seconds.

Action

Result

Remark

Momentarily, press the

PROG/ENTER key.

The PROG indicator blinks.

The engineering unit L shows.

To access the setting.

Press the SELECT/▲ key to

select the next engineering

unit.

The PROG indicator blinks.

The engineering unit m3shows.

If you wait too long, the

program mode goes off and

changes are not saved, this

is normal behavior.

Press the SELECT/▲ key to

select the next engineering

unit.

The PROG indicator blinks.

The engineering unit US GAL

shows.

Press the CLEAR/► key to

select the previous

engineering unit

The PROG indicator blinks.

The engineering unit m3shows.

To confirm the changes:

Momentarily, press the

PROG/ENTER key.

The PROG indicator goes off.

The change is saved.

The engineering unit m3shows.

If you do not press the

PROG/ENTER key to

confirm, your selection is not

saved.

To discard the changes:

Press and hold the

PROG/ENTER key for

approximately 3 seconds.

The PROG indicator goes off.

The change is discarded.

The engineering unit L shows.

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3.1.1 SETUP MENU –SETTINGS

TOTAL-A

unit

L; m3; kg; lb; GAL; USGAL; bbl; no unit

decimals

0000000; 111111.1; 22222.22; 3333.333

K-factor

0.000010 - 9999999

decimals K-factor

0 - 6

FLOW RATE-A

unit

mL; L; m3; mg; g; kg; ton; gal; bbl; lb; cf; rev; - - - - (no unit); scf; nm3; nL; p

time

/sec; /min; /hour; /day

decimals

0000000; 111111.1; 22222.22; 3333.333

K-factor

0.000010 - 9999999

decimals K-factor

0 - 6

filter

0 - 99

period

0.1 - 99.9 seconds

TOTAL-B

K-factor:

0.000010 - 9999999

decimals K-factor

0 - 6

FLOW RATE-B

K-factor

0.000010 - 9999999

decimals K-factor

0 - 6

DISPLAY

function

total; rate; all

light

0% (off); 20%; 40%; 60%;- 80%; 100% (full brightness)

calculate

add; differ

measurement

bi-direct; not negative; threshold; stationary

stationary flow rate

0000.000 - 9999999

stationary total

0000.000 - 9999.999

POWER MANAGEMENT

LCD new

fast; 1 sec; 3 sec; 15 sec; 30 sec; off

battery mode

operational; shelf

FLOWMETER

signal A

npn; npn-lp; reed; reed-lp; pnp; pnp-lp; namur; coil-hi; coil-lo; 8-1 DC;

12 DC; 24 DC

signal B

npn; npn-lp; reed; reed-lp; pnp; pnp-lp; namur; coil-hi; coil-lo; 8-1 DC;

12 DC; 24 DC

ANALOG

output

disable; enable

rate-min

000.000 - 999999

rate-max

000.000 - 999999

cut-off

0.0 - 9.9%

tune-min

0 - 9999

tune-max

0 - 9999

filter

01 - 99

PULSE

mode

signed; not negative; separated

width

0.001 –9

decimals

0000000; 111111.1; 22222.22; 3333.333

amount

0.001 –9999999

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COMMUNICATION

speed

1200; 2400; 4800; 9600

address

1 - 247

mode

bus-rtu; bus-asc; off

OTHERS

model

F116-P

software version

nn:nn:nn

serial no.

nnnnnnn

password

0000 - 9999

tag-nr

0000000 - 9999999

3.1.2 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 1 - TOTAL-A

TOTAL-A

unit

This setting is used to select the engineering unit for the indication of the total (A

and B), the accumulated total (A and B), and the pulse output.

When you change the engineering unit, you must recalculate and

reprogram the K-factor for the (accumulated) total. When you

recalculate and reprogram the K-Factor, the history for

(accumulated) total is not correct anymore, because the

(accumulated) total is not recalculated. For future reference, best

practice is to make a note of the accumulated total before you

program the recalculated K-Factor.

decimals

This setting is used to set the amount of digits behind the decimal point for the

(accumulated) total indication (A and B).

K-factor

This setting is used to set the K-Factor for the total (A). With the K-Factor, the

flowmeter pulse signals are converted to a quantity. The K-Factor is based on the

number of pulses generated by the flowmeter per selected engineering unit, for

example per m3. A more accurate K-Factor (more decimals, as set in decimals

K-Factor) allows for a more accurate operation of the system.

Example 1: Calculating the K-Factor.

The flowmeter generates 2.4813 pulses per liter and the selected unit is m3. A

cubic meter consists of 1000 liter which gives 2.4813 pulses*1000 liter=2481.3

pulses per m3. So, the K-Factor is 2481.3. Enter for the Flowmeter K-Factor:

24813 and for the flowmeter K-Factor decimals: 1.

Example 2: Calculating the K-Factor.

The flowmeter generates 6.5231 pulses per gallon and the selected engineering

unit is gallons. So, the K-Factor is 6.5231. Enter for the Flowmeter K-Factor:

65231 and for the Flowmeter K-Factor decimals: 4.

When you recalculate and reprogram a new K-Factor, the history for

(accumulated) total is not correct anymore, because the

(accumulated) total is not recalculated. For future reference, best

practice is to make a note of the accumulated total before you

program the recalculated K-Factor.

decimals K-factor

This setting is used to set the amount of digits behind the decimal point for the

K-Factor (A).

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3.1.3 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 2 - FLOW RATE-A

The settings for total and flow rate are entirely separate. In this way, different engineering units can

be used for each e.g. cubic meters for total and liters for flow rate.

FLOW RATE-A

unit

This setting is used to select the engineering unit for the indication of the flow

rate (A and B).

Alteration of the engineering unit will have consequences for

operator and setup values, they will not be automatically

recalculated to the value of the new selected unit. The K-Factor has

to be adapted as well; the calculation is not done automatically.

time

This setting is used to set the time unit for the flow rate calculation (A and B).

Note that the flow rate is given in engineering unit/time unit, e.g. liters/minute

(l/min).

When you change this setting, also recalculate and change the settings

for the analog rate-min and analog rate-max.

decimals

This setting is used to set the amount of digits behind the decimal point for the

flow rate indication (A and B).

K-factor

This setting is used to set the K-Factor for the flow rate (A). With the K-Factor,

the flowmeter pulse signals are converted to a quantity. The K-Factor is based on

the number of pulses generated by the flowmeter per selected engineering unit,

for example per m3. A more accurate K-Factor (more decimals, as set in

decimals K-Factor) allows for a more accurate operation of the system.

decimals K-factor

This setting is used to set the amount of digits behind the decimal point for the

K-Factor (A).

filter

This setting is used to stabilize the output signal. With the help of this digital filter

a more stable but less actual representation of the flow rate can be obtained.

The filter principal is based on three input values: the filter level (01-99), the last

calculated flow rate and the last average value. The higher the filter level, the

longer the response time on a value change will be.

period

This setting is used to calculate the flow rate by counting the number of pulses

within a certain time, for example 1 second. The longer the time the more

accurate the flow rate will be.

This setting does influence the update time for the analog output directly. If the

output response is too slow, decrease the number of pulses.

The shorter the update time, the higher the power consumption of the unit will

be (important for battery powered applications).

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3.1.4 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 3 - TOTAL-B

The engineering units are the same as used in SETUP-menu 1 - Total-A.

TOTAL-B

K-factor

This setting is used to set the K-Factor for the total (B). With the K-Factor, the

flowmeter pulse signals are converted to a quantity. The K-Factor is based on the

number of pulses generated by the flowmeter per selected engineering unit, for

example per m3. A more accurate K-Factor (more decimals, as set in decimals

K-Factor) allows for a more accurate operation of the system.

decimals K-factor

This setting is used to set the amount of digits behind the decimal point for the

(accumulated) total indication (B).

3.1.5 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 4 - FLOW RATE-B

The engineering units are the same as used in SETUP-menu 2 - Flow rate-A.

FLOW RATE-B

K-factor

This setting is used to set the K-Factor for the flow rate (B). With the K-Factor, the

flowmeter pulse signals are converted to a quantity. The K-Factor is based on the

number of pulses generated by the flowmeter per selected engineering unit, for

example per m3. A more accurate K-Factor (more decimals, as set in decimals

K-Factor) allows for a more accurate operation of the system.

decimals K-factor

This setting is used to set the amount of digits behind the decimal point for the

K-Factor (B).

3.1.6 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 5 - DISPLAY

DISPLAY

function

This setting can be set to display total or rate.

When 'total' is selected, simultaneously, (differential or summed) total and

(differential or summed) flow rate is shown. When SELECT is pressed, the

(differential or summed) accumulated total is shown temporarily.

When 'rate' is selected, only (differential or summed) flow rate is shown

together with its engineering unit. When SELECT is pressed, the (differential or

summed) total and the (differential or summed) accumulated total are shown

temporarily.

When ‘All’ is selected, only (differential or summed) flow rate is shown together

with its engineering unit. When SELECT is pressed again, the (differential or

summed) total/accumulated total, the flow rate A, the accumulated total A, the

flow rate B and the accumulated total B are shown temporarily.

light

The backlight brightness can be adjusted from 0% (off) to 100% (full brightness)

in steps of 20%.

When the F116-P is only loop powered, the backlight is disabled. An external

power supply is required to supply the backlight.

measurement

To solve undesired display readings during low or even negative consumption

situations, four different measurement methods have been implemented. Note

that the selection does influence the analog output value (ref. flow rate) as well.

bi-directional

Shown flow rate: positive and negative.

Shown total: increases or decreases.

not negative

Shown flow rate: only positive or zero.

Shown total: increases or decreases.

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threshold

Shown flow rate: as soon as the flow rate is lower than SETUP 54 or negative,

zero flow rate is shown.

Shown total: as soon as the flow rate is lower than SETUP 54 or negative,

totalization will stop.

stationary

Shown flow rate: as soon as the flow rate is lower than SETUP 54 or negative,

the stationary flow rate (SETUP 54) is shown.

Shown total: as soon as the flow rate is lower as SETUP 54 or negative,

stationary totalization (SETUP 55) will be activated. However, if the value of

setting 54 is zero, totalization increases or decreases.

stationary flow rate

Enter here the flow rate according SETUP 53: threshold or stationary. The time

and measuring units are according to flow rate SETUP 21 and 22.

threshold

Flow rate zero is shown as soon as the flow rate will be lower as this setting.

stationary

As soon as the flow rate is lower as this setting, this flow rate is shown.

If the flowmeters do not generate pulses, the flow rate shows zero.

stationary total

Enter here a flow rate per hour according to SETUP 53 –‘stationary’.

The measuring unit is according to TOTAL (A and B) - SETUP 11.

This flow rate is converted to a total which will be used as long as the flow rate is

lower as SETUP 54.

If the flowmeters do not generate pulses, the totalization will stop.

This function is disabled if value zero has been entered.

3.1.7 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 6 - POWER MANAGEMENT

When used with the internal battery option (type PB/PC), the user can expect reliable measurement over a long

period of time. The F116-P has several smart power management functions to extend the battery life time

significantly. Two of these functions can be set.

POWER MANAGEMENT

lcd new

The calculation of the display-information influences the power consumption

significantly. When the application does not require a fast display refresh rate, it is

strongly advised to select a slow refresh rate. Please understand that NO

information will be lost; every pulse will be counted and the output signals will be

generated in the normal way.

At a key press, the display refresh rate will switch to FAST for 30 seconds. When

'OFF' is selected, the display goes off after 30 seconds after the last key press.

The display temporarily comes on after a key press.

Example battery life-time with a coil pick-up:

1kHz pulse and FAST update: about 2 years;

1kHz pulse and 1 sec update: about 5 years.

battery mode

The F116-P has two modes: operational or shelf.

After "shelf" has been selected, the F116-P can be stored for several years; it will

not process the sensor signal; the display is switched off but all settings and totals

are stored. In this mode, power consumption is extremely low.

To wake up the F116-P again, press the SELECT/key two times.

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3.1.8 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 7 - FLOWMETER

The F116-P is able to handle several types of input signal. The pickup / signal is selected with:

SETUP 71 (Input A), Read also chapter 4

SETUP 72 (Input B), Read also chapter 4.

The selections "active pulse" offer a detection level of 50% of the supply voltage.

FLOWMETER

71/72

SIGNAL

TYPE OF SIGNAL

EXPLANATION

RESISTANCE

FREQ. / mV

REMARK

NPN

NPN input

100 kΩ pull-up

max. 6 kHz.

(open collector)

NPN-LP

NPN with low pass filter

100 kΩ pull-up

max. 1.2 kHz.

(open collector)

less sensitive

REED

Reed-switch input

1 MΩ pull-up

max. 600 Hz.

REED-LP

Reed-with low pass filter

1 MΩ pull-up

max. 120 Hz.

Less sensitive

PNP

PNP input

100 kΩ pull-down

max. 6 kHz.

PNP-LP

PNP with low pass filter

100 kΩ pull-down

max. 1.2 kHz.

Less sensitive

NAMUR

NAMUR input

820 Ω pull-down

max. 4 kHz.

External power

required

COIL-HI

High sensitive coil input

min. 20 mVpp

Sensitive for

interference!

COIL-HI (option ZF)

min. 10 mVpp

COIL-HI (option ZG)

min. 5 mVpp

COIL-LO

Low sensitive coil input

min. 80 mVpp

Normal sensitivity

8-1 DC

Active pulse input

detection level 8.2V DC

3.9 kΩ

max. 10 kHz.

External power

required

12 DC

Active pulse input

detection level 12V DC

4 kΩ

max. 10 kHz.

External power

required

24 DC

Active pulse input

detection level 24V DC

3 kΩ

max. 10 kHz.

External power

required

3.1.9 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 8 - ANALOG OUTPUT

A linear 4-20mA signal (option AB: 0-20mA or option AU: 0-10V) output signal is generated that

represents the flow rate. The settings for the flow rate influence the analog output directly. The

relationship between the flow rate and the analog output is set with the following settings.

ANALOG OUTPUT

output

If the analog output is not used, select disable to minimize the power

consumption (e.g. save battery life-time).

Option AP: When a power supply is available but the output is disabled, a 3.5mA

signal will be generated.

rate-min

Enter here the flow rate at which the output should generate the minimum signal

(0)4mA or 0V - in most applications at zero flow. The number of decimals shown

depend upon setup 23. The engineering units/time (e.g. L/min) are dependent

upon setup 21 and 22.

rate-max

Enter here the flow rate at which the output should generate the maximum signal

(20mA or 10V) - in most applications at maximum flow. The number of decimals

shown depend upon setup 23. The engineering units/time (e.g. L/min) are

dependent upon setup 21 and 22.

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cut-off

To ignore leakage of the flow for example, a low flow cut-off can be set as a

percentage of the full range of 16mA, 20mA or 10V.

When the flow is less than the required rate, the current will be the minimum

signal (0)4mA or 0V.

Example: Calculate the cut-off.

Rate-min: 0L/min [4mA], Rate-max: 100 L/min [16mA], Cut-off: 2%

Required rate [L/min]: (rate-max - rate-min)*cut-off: (100-0)*2%=2.0L/min

Output [mA]: rate-min + (rate-max*cut-off): 4+(16*2%)=4.32mA

tune-min

The (0)4mA or 0V value can be tuned precisely with this setting. The initial

minimum analog output value is (0)4mA or 0V. However, this value might differ

slightly due to ambient influences such as temperature for example.

Before tuning the signal, make sure that the analog signal is idle (not used)

for any application!

After pressing PROG, the current will be about 4mA (0mA or 0V). The current

can be increased / decreased with the arrow keys and is directly active. Press

ENTER to store the new value.

If required, you can program the analog output 'up-side-down'. The (0)4mA or 0V

represents the maximum flow rate and the 20mA or 10V represents the minimum

flow rate.

tune-max

The 20mA or 10V value can be tuned precisely with this setting. The initial

maximum analog output value is 20mA or 10V However, this value might differ

slightly due to ambient influences such as temperature for example.

Before tuning the signal, make sure that the analog signal is idle (not used)

for any application!

After pressing PROG, the current will be about 20mA or 10V. The current can be

increased / decreased with the arrow keys and is directly active. Press ENTER to

store the new value.

If required, you can program the analog output 'up-side-down'. The (0)4mA or 0V

represents the maximum flow rate and the 20mA or 10V represents the minimum

flow rate.

filter

This setting is used to stabilize the output signal. With the help of this digital filter

a more stable but less actual representation of the flow rate can be obtained.

The filter principal is based on three input values: the filter level (01-99), the last

calculated flow rate and the last average value. The higher the filter level, the

longer the response time on a value change will be.

filter value

RESPONSE TIME ON STEP CHANGE OF ANALOG VALUE.TIME IN SECONDS

influence

50%

filter disabled

0.1 sec

0.3 sec

0.5 sec

0.9 sec

1.8 sec

2.6 sec

4.4 sec

6.5 sec

8.6 sec

75%

filter disabled

0.3 sec

0.5 sec

0.9 sec

1.8 sec

3.5 sec

5.1 sec

8.6 sec

13 sec

17 sec

90%

filter disabled

0.5 sec

0.8 sec

1.4 sec

2.8 sec

5.6 sec

8.5 sec

14 sec

22 sec

28 sec

99%

filter disabled

0.9 sec

1.5 sec

2.6 sec

5.5 sec

11 sec

17 sec

29 sec

43 sec

57 sec

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3.1.10 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 9 - PULSE

PULSE

mode

The unit has three scaled pulse output modes. This functionality drives two pulse

outputs which, depending on the mode, can be used as follows:

signed

On pulse output R1 a pulse will be send when the total has increased or

decreased with the set quantity (SETUP 94). Pulse output R2 will send a 0 for

increase or 1 for decrease.

not negative

On pulse output R1 a pulse will be sent when the total has increased with the set

quantity (SETUP 94). On pulse output R2 the sign of the flow rate will be send

(positive=0, negative=1).

separated

On pulse output R1 a pulse will be sent when the total has increased with the set

quantity (SETUP 94). On pulse output R2 a pulse will be sent when the total has

decreased with the set quantity (SETUP 94).

width

The pulse width determines the time that the output will be active; in other words

the pulse duration. Value “zero” will disable the pulse output.

The pulse signal always has a 50% duty cycle, hence the minimum time between

the pulses is equal to the pulse width setting. If the frequency should go out of

range –when the flow rate increases for example –an internal buffer will be used

to “store the missed pulses”: As soon as the flow rate slows down, the buffer will

be “emptied”.

It might be that pulses will be missed due to a buffer-overflow, so it is advised to

program this setting within its range!

decimals

This setting is used to set the amount of digits behind the decimal point for the

amount.

amount

A pulse will be generated every time a certain quantity is added to the total. Enter

this quantity here while taking the decimals for pulse into account.

3.1.11 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU A - COMMUNICATION (OPTION)

This product is designed for the connection to a communication network. Products with a

communication option do not include cyber security functions. Fluidwell cannot take any

responsibility for the cyber security, omissions or errors in the communication safety. To maintain a

secure operation, automation and control, it is the sole responsibility of the owner to install and

manage the appropriate safety measures to protect the network, the product and the communication

against any kind of security breaches.

The functions described below deal with hardware that is not part of the standard delivery.

Programming of these functions does not have any effect if this hardware has not been installed.

Consult Appendix C and the Modbus communication protocol description for a detailed explanation.

COMMUNICATION

speed

This setting is used to set the Baudrate.

address

This setting is used to set the communication address for the F116-P.

mode

This setting is used to set the Modbus transmission mode. Select OFF to disable

the communication.

3.1.12 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU B - OTHERS

For support and maintenance it is important to have information about the characteristics of the F116-P. Your

supplier will ask for this information when support is required.

OTHERS

model

This setting shows the model name.

software version

This setting shows the version number of the firmware (software).

serial no.

This setting shows the serial number.

password

This setting is used to set a password (pin code) to limit the access for the setup

menu. Only persons who know the pin code can access the setup menu. The pin

code 0000 disables the pin code to allow for access by any person.

tag-nr

This setting is used to set a tag number for the F116-P.

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4 INSTALLATION

4.1 GENERAL DIRECTIONS