Fluidwell F118-P User manual

F118-P
FLOW RATE MONITOR / TOTALIZER
WITH LINEARIZATION AND HIGH / LOW ALARMS
Signal input flowmeter: pulse, Namur and coil.
Signal outputs: (0)4-20mA / 0-10V ref. flow rate and pulse ref. total.
Alarm outputs: maximum three flow rate alarms
Options: Intrinsically Safe, Modbus communication
F-Series - Field mounted indicators for safe and hazardous areas.
More info: www.fluidwell.com/fseries

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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 F118-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 unit, the installer has to discharge himself by touching a well-grounded
object.
▪This unit 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 F118-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 5 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 F118-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 F118-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 unit is described in chapter 2 "Operation". 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 F118-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 F118-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 F118-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.
WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For warranty and technical support for your Fluidwell products,
visit our internet site www.fluidwell.com or contact us at [e-mail].
Hardware version : 03.01.xx
Software version : 03.01.xx
Manual : FW_F118P_v1901_02_EN.docx
© Copyright 2021 : Fluidwell B.V. - the Netherlands
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.
© All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced or used
in any form or by any means without written permission of your supplier.

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CONTENTS MANUAL
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................2
Disposal of electronic waste.................................................................................................................2
Safety rules and precautionary measures............................................................................................2
About the manual..................................................................................................................................3
Warranty and technical support............................................................................................................3
Contents manual...................................................................................................................................4
1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................................5
1.1. System description 5
2. Operational ..............................................................................................................................6
2.1. Control panel 6
2.3. Operator information and functions 6
3. Configuration............................................................................................................................8
3.1. How to program the F118-P 8
3.1.1. Setup menu - Settings 10
3.1.2. Explanation of Setup menu 1 - Total 11
3.1.3. Explanation of Setup menu 2 - Flow rate 11
3.1.4. Explanation of Setup menu 3 - Alarm 12
3.1.5. Explanation of Setup menu 4 - Display 12
3.1.6. Explanation of Setup menu 5 - Power management 13
3.1.7. Explanation of Setup menu 6 - Flowmeter 13
3.1.7. Explanation of Setup menu 7 - Linearize 13
3.1.8. Explanation of Setup menu 8 - Analog output 14
3.1.9. Explanation of Setup menu 9 - Relays 16
3.1.10. Explanation of Setup menu A - Communication (option) 16
3.1.11. Explanation of Setup menu B - Others 16
4. Installation..............................................................................................................................17
4.1. General directions 17
4.2. Installation / surrounding conditions 17
4.3. Dimensions- Enclosure 18
4.4. Installing the hardware 20
4.4.1. General installation guidelines 20
4.4.2. Protective Earth (PE) connections 21
4.4.3. Aluminum enclosure - Field mounted 22
4.4.4. Aluminum enclosure - Panel mounted 22
4.4.5. Plastic (GRP) enclosure 23
4.4.6. Terminal connectors 24
4.4.7. Sensor supply 24
5. Intrinsically safe applications .................................................................................................31
5.1. General information and instructions 31
5.1. Terminal connectors Intrinsic safe applications 33
5.2 Configuration Examples 35
5.3 Battery replacement instructions 37
5.3.1. Safety instructions 37
5.3.2. Replace the battery (hazardous area) 37
5.3.3. Disposal of batteries 37
6. Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................38
6.1. General directions 38
6.2. Repair 38
6.3. Repair policy 38
Appendix A: Technical specification.........................................................................................39
Appendix B: Problem solving ...................................................................................................42
Appendix C: Communication variables ....................................................................................43
Appendix D. Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................47
Index of this manual............................................................................................................................48
List of figures in this manual...............................................................................................................49

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Functions and features
The flow rate monitor / totalizer, model F118-P is a microprocessor driven instrument designed to
linearize the flowmeters flow curve and to show the flow rate, the total and the accumulated total.
This product has been designed with a focus on:
▪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 input
This manual describes the unit with a pulse input from the flowmeter. Other versions are available to
process (0)4-20mA signals.
One flowmeter with a passive or active pulse, Namur or sine wave (coil) signal output can be
connected to the F118-P. To power the sensor, several options are available.
Standard outputs
▪Max. three configurable alarm / pulse outputs: flow rate alarm, high- or low-flow rate alarm. Switched
as long as the flow rate is too high or too low.
▪Pulse output to transmit a pulse that represents a linearized totalized quantity as programmed.
▪Linear (0)4-20mA or 0-10V analog output to represent the actual, linearized, flow rate as
programmed. The (0)4-20mA or 0-10V signal limits can be tuned.
Fig. 1: typical application
Configuration of the unit
The F118-P is designed for use in many types of applications. For that reason, a setup menu is
available to program the F118-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.
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.