Fluid Components Intl AF Series User manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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AF Series Flowmeter
Models AF88/AF89
FirmwareRevisions 3.00and earlier
Doc. No. 06EN003240 Rev. B

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have performed the troubleshooting techniques outlined in this document.
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REVISIONS
REV. DESCRIPTION DATE AUTHOR
AIncorporated Errata 17EN000016 into the manual.
Changed Appendix C and Added Appendices E and F (no change bars used).
See change bars for all other changes.
9/17/96 R. Sanders
BSee change bars for changes. (Most changes are incorporating new software,
international standards for Warning and Caution symbols and using photo-
graphs where possible.)
01/19/99 R. Sanders

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Contents
1. General Information
Description ........................................................................................................................... 1 - 1
Flow Element ................................................................................................................ 1 - 1
Flow Transmitter .......................................................................................................... 1 - 2
Theory of Operation .............................................................................................................1-2
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 1 - 3
AF Series Abbreviated Menu............................................................................................... 1 - 4
2. Installation
Receiving/Inspection............................................................................................................2-1
Packing/Shipping/Returns ................................................................................................... 2 - 1
Factory Calibration Note...................................................................................................... 2 - 1
Pre-Installation Procedure ................................................................................................... 2 - 1
Use Standard ESD Precautions .................................................................................... 2 - 1
Prepare or Verify Flow Element Location.................................................................... 2 - 2
Verify Dimensions ........................................................................................................ 2 - 2
Verify Flow Direction for Flow Element Orientation and Placement ......................... 2 - 2
Verify Matching Serial Numbers ................................................................................. 2 - 2
Install AF88 Flow Element.................................................................................................. 2 - 3
Threaded Mounting ...................................................................................................... 2 - 3
Flanged Mounting ........................................................................................................ 2 - 3
Packing Gland Mount................................................................................................... 2 - 4
Install AF89 Flow Element.................................................................................................. 2 - 4
Threaded Mounting ...................................................................................................... 2 - 4
Flanged Mounting ........................................................................................................ 2 - 5
Install Flow Transmitter ...................................................................................................... 2 - 5
Wiring at the Local Enclosure...................................................................................... 2 - 5
Locate Remote Hardware Location .............................................................................. 2 - 5
Minimum Wire Size ..................................................................................................... 2 - 5
Wiring at the Remote Enclosure .................................................................................. 2 - 8
Integral/Pigtail Flow Elements...............................................................................2 - 8
Remote Flow Elements ...........................................................................................2 - 8
Customer Connections .................................................................................................. 2 - 8
4-20 mA Output (Standard) ...................................................................................2 - 8
1-5 VDC Output (Field Selectable) ........................................................................2 - 8
0-5/0-10 VDC Output (Field Selectable) ...............................................................2 - 8
Connecting and Using an External PC ..................................................................2 - 9
Connect Power .............................................................................................................. 2 - 10
AC Power................................................................................................................2 - 10
DC Power................................................................................................................2 - 10
3. Operation
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3 - 1
Start Up ................................................................................................................................ 3 - 1
Using an FC88 Communicator ............................................................................................ 3 - 1
Menu Control ................................................................................................................ 3 - 1
Abbreviated Menu......................................................................................................... 3 - 3
Detailed 3.00 Menu Description.......................................................................................... 3 - 4
4. Maintenance
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 4 - 1
Calibration .................................................................................................................... 4 - 1
Electrical Connections .................................................................................................. 4 - 1
Remote Enclosure ......................................................................................................... 4 - 1
Electrical Wiring .......................................................................................................... 4 - 1
Flow Element Connections........................................................................................... 4 - 1
Flow Element Assembly ............................................................................................... 4 - 1

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5. Troubleshooting
Tools Needed........................................................................................................................ 5 - 1
Quick Check......................................................................................................................... 5 - 1
Non-maintenance Observations ........................................................................................... 5 - 1
Check Serial Numbers .................................................................................................. 5 - 1
Check Input Power........................................................................................................ 5 - 1
Check the Instrument Installation ................................................................................ 5 - 1
Check for Moisture ....................................................................................................... 5 - 1
Check Application Design Requirements .................................................................... 5 - 2
Verify Standard Versus Actual Process Conditions..................................................... 5 - 2
Verify the Calibration AF Parameters ................................................................................. 5 - 2
Check the Hardware............................................................................................................. 5 - 3
Check the Resistance of the Flow Element .................................................................. 5 - 3
Check the Flow Element Voltages ............................................................................... 5 - 5
Check the Flow Transmitter Voltages.......................................................................... 5 - 5
Check the A/D Number and Indicated Display................................................................... 5 - 7
Check the Analog Output .................................................................................................... 5 - 7
Spares ................................................................................................................................... 5 - 8
Defective Parts ..................................................................................................................... 5 - 8
Customer Service ................................................................................................................. 5 - 8
Appendix A. Drawings
Outline Drawings ................................................................................................................. A - 1
Appendix B. Glossary
Abbreviations and Explanation of Terms............................................................................ B - 1
Appendix C. Customer Service
Policy and Procedures .......................................................................................................... C - 1
Appendix D. Other Software Versions
Description Of Older Software Versions ............................................................................. D - 1
Appendix E. CE Conformity
CE Mark Information .......................................................................................................... E - 1
Figures
Figure 1-1. AF88 Flow Element ............................................................................................................1 - 1
Figure 1-2. AF89 Flow Element ............................................................................................................1 - 1
Figure 1-3. Functional Block Diagram .................................................................................................1 - 2
Figure 2-1. AF88 Flow Element Showing FLAT Area.........................................................................2 - 2
Figure 2-2. AF89 Flow Element Showing FLAT Area.........................................................................2 - 3
Figure 2-3. Integral Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................................2 - 6
Figure 2-4. Remote Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................................2 - 7
Figure 2-5. Wiring Diagram, DB-9 and DB25 PC Connectors............................................................2 - 9
Figure 3-1. Menu Organization.............................................................................................................3 - 2
Figure 3-2. Quick Start Menu................................................................................................................3 - 3
Figure 5-1. Terminal Block ...................................................................................................................5 - 4
Figure 5-2. TS2 Connections.................................................................................................................5 - 4

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Figure 5-3. Voltage Test Point Locations..............................................................................................5 - 6
Figure 5-4. Decade Box Connections. ...................................................................................................5 - 7
Figure A-1. AF88 3/4 inch NPT Process Connection ...........................................................................A - 1
Figure A-2. AF88 Flange Process Connection......................................................................................A - 1
Figure A-3. AF88 1-1/4 inch Low Pressure Packing Gland Process Connection ................................A - 1
Figure A-4. AF88 1-1/4 inch Medium Pressure Packing Gland Process Connection..........................A - 2
Figure A-5. AF88 Flanged Low Pressure Packing Gland Process Connection....................................A - 2
Figure A-6. AF88 Flanged Medium Pressure Packing Gland Process Connection .............................A - 2
Figure A-7. AF89 Flow Element Process Connections.........................................................................A - 3
Figure A-8. Local Enclosure Dimensions .............................................................................................A - 4
Figure A-9. Remote Enclosure Dimensions ..........................................................................................A - 5
Figure A-10. Panel Assembly and Display Dimensions ......................................................................A - 6
Tables
Table 2-1. Maximum AWG number .....................................................................................................2 - 5
Table 5-1. Diagnostic Test Sequence on Display..................................................................................5 - 3
Table 5-2. Resistance at Terminal Block in the Local Enclosure.........................................................5 - 4
Table 5-3. Resistances at TS2 Connector Plug .....................................................................................5 - 5
Table 5-4. Approximate Flow Element Voltages at 80°F .....................................................................5 - 5
Table 5-5. Power Supply Voltages.........................................................................................................5 - 6

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Symbols
The following symbols are used throughout the manual to draw attention to items or procedures that require
special notice or care.
Caution: Warns of possible personal danger to those handling the equipment.
Alert: May cause possible equipment damage.
Note: Contains important information.