Kurz 454FTB Installation instructions
Complex Technology Made Simple
Technical Reference
Kurz Instruments, Inc.
2411 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
800-424-7356 / 831-646-5911
www.kurzinstruments.com
B-Series
Hardware Guide
368041B
B‐SeriesHardware Guideii
Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyright©2013KurzInstruments,Inc.
Allrightsreserved.
Nopartofthispublicationmaybereproducedortransmittedinanyformorbyanymeans,electronicormechanical,
includingphotocopying,recording,orbyanyinformationstorageandretrievalsystemwithoutexpresswritten
permissionfromKurzInstruments,Inc.,2411GardenRoad,Monterey,California93940;Phone:831‐646‐5911,
Fax: 831‐646‐8901,orwww.kurzinstruments.com
Thematerialinthismanualisforinformationonlyandissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Everyreasonableefforthas
beenmadetoensurethattheinformationinthismanualiscompleteandaccurate.KurzInstruments,Inc.makesno
representationsorwarrantiesofanykindconcerningthecontentsofthispublication,andthereforeassumesno
liability,loss,ordamagesresultingfromuse,errors,oromissionsinthispublicationorfromtheuseoftheinformation
containedherein.KurzInstruments,Inc.,isnotresponsibleforprintingorclericalerrors.
KurzInstruments,Inc.,reservestherighttomakeengineeringchanges,productimprovements,andproductdesign
changeswithoutreservationandwithoutnotificationtoitsusers.ConsultyourKurzInstruments,Inc.representativeor
afactoryapplicationsengineerforinformationregardingcurrentspecifications.
KurzInstruments,Inc.assumesnoliabilityfordamagesorinjuries(consequentialorotherwise)causedbytheimproper
useand/orimproperinstallationofthisproductorwherethisproductisusedinanyapplicationotherthanwhatitwas
designedforandintended.KurzInstruments,Inc.expresslydeniesanyresponsibilityifthisproducthasbeenmodified
withoutKurzInstruments,Inc.writtenapprovalorifthisproducthasbeensubjectedtounusualphysicalorelectrical
stress,oriftheoriginalidentificationmarkshavebeenremovedoraltered.
EquipmentsoldbyKurzInstruments,Inc.isnotintendedforuseinconnectionwithanynuclearfacilityoractivity
unlessspecificallysoldforsuchapplicationsandspecificconditionsforsuchusagearedetailed.Iftheequipmentis
usedinanuclearfacilityoractivitywithoutsupportingquotation,KurzInstruments,Inc.disclaimsallliabilityforany
damage,injury,orcontamination,andthebuyershallindemnifyandholdKurzInstruments,Inc.,itsofficers,agents,
employees,successors,assigns,andcustomers,whetherdirectorindirect,harmlessfromandagainstanyandall
losses,damages,orexpensesofwhateverformandnature(includingattorneysfeesandothercostsofdefendingany
action)whichthey,oranyofthem,maysustainorincur,whetherasaresultofbreachofcontract,warranty,tort
(includingnegligence),strictliabilityorothertheoriesoflaw,byreasonofsuchuse.
TheKurzlogoisatrademarkofKurzInstrument,Inc.,registeredintheU.S.andothercountries.UseoftheKurzlogo
forcommercialpurposeswithoutthepriorwrittenconsentofKurzInstruments,Inc.mayconstitutetrademark
infringementinviolationoffederalandstatelaws.MetalClad,SeriesMFTB,Series454FTB,Series504FTB,
Series 534FTB,andKBar‐2000BaretrademarksofKurzInstruments,Inc.
Othercompanyandproductnamesmentionedhereinaretrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.Mentionofthird‐
partyproductsisforinformationalpurposesonlyandconstitutesneitheranendorsementnorarecommendation.
Kurz Instruments,Inc.,assumesnoresponsibilitywithregardtotheperformanceoruseoftheseproducts.
KurzInstrumentsInc. KurzTechnical Support
2411GardenRoad CustomerService
Monterey,CA93940 800‐424‐7356(tollfree)
831‐646‐5911(main) www.kurzinstruments.com
831‐646‐8901(fax) service@kurzinstruments.com
KurzHardwareReferenceGuide i
Table of Contents
Preface ..................................................................................... xi
BeforeYouBegin............................................................................................ xii
UsingthisManual........................................................................................... xii
ManualConventions....................................................................................... xii
Chapter1
Introduction............................................................................ 1‐1
Overview......................................................................................................... 1‐1
Specifications&Features............................................................................... 1‐2
ProcessSpecifications&Conditions........................................................ 1‐2
Support&ElementComponents............................................................. 1‐3
TransmitterFeatures............................................................................... 1‐4
Approvals&Compliance......................................................................... 1‐5
FlowMeterOptions................................................................................. 1‐5
CommunicationsRequirements..................................................................... 1‐6
HardwareRequirements......................................................................... 1‐6
SoftwareRequirements........................................................................... 1‐6
ConfigurationChecklist................................................................................... 1‐7
QuickReferenceCard..................................................................................... 1‐8
Chapter2
Installation.............................................................................. 2‐1
Overview......................................................................................................... 2‐1
Mounting&SensorPlacement....................................................................... 2‐2
HardwareDescription..................................................................................... 2‐6
FlowArrow.............................................................................................. 2‐7
ElectronicsHeadOrientation................................................................... 2‐7
Display/KeypadOrientation.................................................................... 2‐7
MountingTransmitter‐Separate(TS)Models.......................................... 2‐8
FieldWiring..................................................................................................... 2‐10
SafetyGroundingandExplosionProofConnections............................... 2‐10
WaterProtection..................................................................................... 2‐11
AC/DCPowerRequirements&Connections........................................... 2‐12
24VDCPoweredFlowTransmitters................................................. 2‐12
ACPoweredUnits............................................................................. 2‐13
K‐BAR SystemInstallation............................................................................... 2‐14
Mounting ................................................................................................ 2‐15
K‐BARElectronicsConfigurations ........................................................... 2‐16
KurzHardwareReferenceGuideii
K‐BARPurgeOption................................................................................ 2‐19
PurgeRecoverySettings.................................................................. 2‐21
PurgeIntervalSettings..................................................................... 2‐21
PurgeBarSettings............................................................................ 2‐22
RemotePurge ................................................................................. 2‐22
AcknowledgementOutputSignal ................................................... 2‐22
AnalogOutputConfiguration&Wiring.......................................................... 2‐23
LoopPoweredWiring............................................................................. 2‐23
Self‐PoweredWiring............................................................................... 2‐23
AOCapabilities........................................................................................ 2‐23
NE‐43Alarm............................................................................................ 2‐23
HART....................................................................................................... 2‐23
Clip‐onFerriteforSignalWires...................................................................... 2‐24
Alarms............................................................................................................ 2‐24
SerialCommunications.................................................................................. 2‐25
USB.......................................................................................................... 2‐25
RS‐485/Modbus...................................................................................... 2‐26
FlexWiringConnectionforSensorInspections...................................... 2‐27
5‐WireSensorConnections..................................................................... 2‐28
Chapter3
SerialCommunications............................................................. 3‐1
Overview........................................................................................................ 3‐1
RemoteTerminal&DataLogging.................................................................. 3‐2
SettingUpRemoteTerminalCommunications....................................... 3‐2
Modbus.......................................................................................................... 3‐4
IdentifyingtheCOMPort........................................................................ 3‐4
ConfiguringaTerminalEmulator............................................................ 3‐5
DisconnectingaTerminalEmulator........................................................ 3‐6
B‐SeriesASCIICommands....................................................................... 3‐6
UploadandDownloadCommands......................................................... 3‐7
UploadingorBackingUpaConfigurationFile................................. 3‐8
DownloadingorUpdatingaConfigurationFile............................... 3‐8
SettingFlowMeterModbusConnectivity..................................................... 3‐9
ModbusCommandsandRegisters................................................................. 3‐11
KurzFloatingPointDataFormats........................................................... 3‐15
ModbusBiasing....................................................................................... 3‐15
ModbusASCIICompatibilityIssues......................................................... 3‐15
KurzHardwareReferenceGuideiii
Chapter4
Troubleshooting...................................................................... 4‐1
Overview........................................................................................................ 4‐1
DataLogging&Reporting.............................................................................. 4‐2
USBPortDataLogging............................................................................ 4‐2
USBPortASCIICommands...................................................................... 4‐3
Built‐InDiagnostics........................................................................................ 4‐3
EventCodeLog....................................................................................... 4‐4
InternalVolatileRAMDataLogging....................................................... 4‐9
DiagnosticErrorLimits............................................................................ 4‐9
Single‐WireFaultCodes.......................................................................... 4‐10
ModbusRegisters................................................................................... 4‐10
TypicalSymptomsofaDamagedDisplay...................................................... 4‐10
AdvancedDiagnosticsMenus........................................................................ 4‐11
ReturningEquipment..................................................................................... 4‐13
CleaningEquipmentBeforeItIsReturned............................................. 4‐14
ReceivinganRMANumber..................................................................... 4‐14
ShippingEquipment................................................................................ 4‐14
AppendixA
Drawings&Diagrams.............................................................. A‐1
Overview........................................................................................................ A‐1
454FTBOutlineDrawing(1of2).................................................................... A‐2
454FTBOutlineDrawing(2of2).................................................................... A‐3
454FTB‐WGFOutlineDrawing(1of2)........................................................... A‐4
454FTB‐WGFOutlineDrawing(2of2)........................................................... A‐5
504FTBOutlineDrawing(1of2).................................................................... A‐6
504FTBOutlineDrawing(2of2).................................................................... A‐7
FieldWiringDiagram(1of6)—Component Diagram.................................. A‐8
FieldWiringDiagram(2of6)—4‐20 mA Connections................................. A‐9
FieldWiringDiagram(3of6)—Alarms & Purge Connections...................... A‐10
FieldWiringDiagram(4of6)—Modbus Connections................................. A‐11
FieldWiringDiagram(5of6)—Notes.......................................................... A‐12
FieldWiringDiagram(6of6)—Notes.......................................................... A‐13
FieldWiringDiagram(1of2)—TS Configuration......................................... A‐14
FieldWiringDiagram(2of2)—TS ConfigurationNotes.............................. A‐15
AOSelf‐PoweredOutputs(1of1)................................................................. A‐16
FieldWiringDiagram(1of6)—FiberglassWallMountComponentDiagramA‐17
FieldWiringDiagram(2of6)—FiberglassWallMount4‐20mAConnectionsA‐18
FieldWiringDiagram(3of6)—FiberglassWallMountAlarms&
PurgeComponents........................................................................................ A‐19
KurzHardwareReferenceGuideiv
FieldWiringDiagram(4of6)—FiberglassWallMountModbusConnectionsA‐20
FieldWiringDiagram(5of6)—Fiberglass WallMountNotes..................... A‐21
FieldWiringDiagram(6of6)—Fiberglass WallMountNotes..................... A‐22
K‐BAR 2000BWiringDiagram(1of4)............................................................ A‐23
K‐BAR 2000BWiringDiagram(2of4)............................................................ A‐24
K‐BAR 2000BWiringDiagram(3of4)............................................................ A‐25
K‐BAR 2000BWiringDiagram(4of4)............................................................ A‐26
IsokineticSystems(1of2).............................................................................. A‐27
IsokineticSystems(2of2).............................................................................. A‐28
AppendixB
Certifications,Compliance&Labels......................................... B‐1
Overview........................................................................................................ B‐1
Certifications,Approvals,andCompliance.................................................... B‐2
SafetyLabels.................................................................................................. B‐7
ATEXStandards....................................................................................... B‐8
DCPower,ExnA(Non‐incendive)Label................................................. B‐8
ACPower,ExnA(Non‐incendive)Label.................................................. B‐9
ExnAApplicationGraphs........................................................................ B‐9
DCPower,ExdLabel............................................................................... B‐10
ACPower,ExdLabel............................................................................... B‐11
ExdApplicationGraphs.......................................................................... B‐11
ECDeclarationofConformity—B‐Series...................................................... B‐13
ATEXExn................................................................................................. B‐13
ATEXExd................................................................................................. B‐14
PED.......................................................................................................... B‐15
PED.......................................................................................................... B‐16
EMC......................................................................................................... B‐17
LVD.......................................................................................................... B‐17
RoHS........................................................................................................ B‐17
WEEE....................................................................................................... B‐17
AppendixC
ZeroFlowCalibration............................................................... C‐1
Overview........................................................................................................ C‐1
PerformingAZeroFlowCalibrationTest....................................................... C‐2
ZeroFlowAssemblyParts.............................................................................. C‐5
KurzHardwareReferenceGuidev
AppendixD
Calibration............................................................................... D‐1
Overview........................................................................................................ D‐1
RawVelocity.................................................................................................. D‐2
VelocityTraverseDataAcquisition................................................................ D‐2
VelocityTraverseReferenceMethod............................................................ D‐3
EqualAreasforaRectangularDuct........................................................ D‐3
EqualAreasforaCircularDuct............................................................... D‐5
TraverseProbeBlockage............................................................................... D‐8
Series2440Configuration.............................................................................. D‐10
ConfiguringInternalMemoryLog........................................................... D‐10
StoringDatainTestMemory.................................................................. D‐12
ViewingtheDataStoredintheTestMemory........................................ D‐13
VelocityProbe&thePitotTube.................................................................... D‐15
KurzHardwareReferenceGuidevi
KurzHardwareReferenceGuidevii
List of Tables
Chapter1
Introduction
Table 1‐1. 454FTBProcessSpecifications&Conditions............................ 1‐2
Table 1‐2. WGFProcessSpecifications&Conditions................................. 1‐3
Table 1‐3. SupportElementandComponents........................................... 1‐3
Table 1‐4. TransmitterFeatures................................................................. 1‐4
Table 1‐5. Approvals.................................................................................. 1‐5
Table 1‐6. FlowMeterOptions.................................................................. 1‐5
Chapter2
Installation
Table 2‐1. WiringExampleforK‐BAR2000BwithTwoSensors
foraSeries155......................................................................... 2‐18
Table 2‐2. K‐BAR 2000BPGasRequirementsPerSensorforPurgeCleaning2‐19
Table 2‐3. K‐BAR 2000BPTimerRequirementsPerSensorfor
PurgeCleaning.......................................................................... 2‐20
Table 2‐4. K‐BAR 2000BPRecoveryTime................................................... 2‐21
Table 2‐5. K‐BAR 2000BPPurgeIntervalTime........................................... 2‐21
Table 2‐6. CableandConduitConnectionComparison............................. 2‐29
Chapter3
SerialCommunications
Table 3‐1. Keyboard‐KeypadEquivalentKeys............................................ 3‐3
Table 3‐2. ASCIICommands....................................................................... 3‐6
Table 3‐3. ModbusCommunicationParameters....................................... 3‐9
Table 3‐4. ModbusRegisterReferenceTypes............................................ 3‐11
Table 3‐5. CoilReference0xxxx–Function0x05WriteSingleCoil,
Function0x01ReadCoils.......................................................... 3‐12
Table 3‐6. CoilReference1xxxx–Function0x02ReadDiscreteInputsOnly3‐12
Table 3‐7. CoilReference3xxxx–Function0x04ReadInputRegistersOnly3‐13
Table 3‐8. CoilReference4xxxx–Function0x03ReadHoldingRegisters,
Function 0x06 Write SingleRegister......................................... 3‐14
Table 3‐9. Function43(0x2B)–EncapsulatedInterfaceTransport
(ReadDeviceIdentification),MEIType14(0x0E)–Modbus
EncapsulatedInterface(ReadDeviceIdentification)................ 3‐15
Table 3‐10. ModbusMasterDeviceSettings............................................... 3‐17
KurzHardwareReferenceGuideviii
Chapter4
Troubleshooting
Table 4‐1. EventLogErrorCodes............................................................... 4‐4
Table 4‐2. B‐SeriesDiagnosticErrorLimits................................................ 4‐9
Table 4‐1. Single‐WireFaultErrorCodes(B‐SeriesInsertion,ACPowered)4‐10
Table 4‐3. DisplayMode—AdvancedDiagnosticOptions........................ 4‐11
AppendixB
Certifications,Compliance&Labels
Table B‐1. Certifications,Approvals,andCompliance............................... B‐2
Table B‐2. KurzProductCertifications,Approvals,andCompliance‐
ActiveProductLines.................................................................. B‐6
Table B‐3. KurzProductCertifications,Approvals,andCompliance‐
Informal&LegacyProductLines............................................... B‐6
Table B‐4. SummaryofPEDRatings........................................................... B‐16
AppendixC
ZeroFlowCalibration
Table C‐1. ZeroFlowChamberPartsList................................................... C‐5
AppendixD
Calibration
Table D‐1. MinimumNumberofSamplePoints......................................... D‐3
KurzHardwareReferenceGuide ix
List of Figures
Chapter1
Introduction
Figure 1‐1. Userinterfacequickreferencecard.......................................... 1‐8
Chapter2
Installation
Figure 2‐1. Probesupportandsensors....................................................... 2‐2
Figure 2‐2. Mountingandsensorcriteriaforthe454FTB........................... 2‐3
Figure 2‐3. Mountingandsensorcriteriaforthe454FTB‐WGF.................. 2‐3
Figure 2‐4. Probesensorplacement(installationangle)forwetgas
environments............................................................................ 2‐4
Figure 2‐5. Locationof454FTBcomponents............................................... 2‐6
Figure 2‐6. Flowarrow................................................................................ 2‐7
Figure 2‐7. Display/keypadrotation(withcoverremoved)........................ 2‐8
Figure 2‐8. TSelectronicswithcoversremoved......................................... 2‐9
Figure 2‐9. Examplesofunistrutandpipemountingusingtheoptional
mountingkit.............................................................................. 2‐9
Figure 2‐10. AC/DCpowerconnection.......................................................... 2‐13
Figure 2‐11. ACpowerpulltab...................................................................... 2‐13
Figure 2‐12. TypicalK‐BAR 2000Binstallationconfigurations...................... 2‐15
Figure 2‐13. K‐BAR 2000Belectronicsconfigurationexamples.................... 2‐16
Figure 2‐14. K‐BAR 2000Btransmitter‐attachedelectronicsexample.......... 2‐17
Figure 2‐15. K‐BAR 2000Btransmitter‐separateelectronicsexample.......... 2‐18
Figure 2‐16. K‐BAR 2000BPmultipointcontrollercircuitboardexample..... 2‐20
Figure 2‐17. Clip‐onferriteforI/Owires....................................................... 2‐24
Figure 2‐18. K‐BARexampleusingModbuscommunication........................ 2‐26
Figure 2‐19. Flexsensorconnectionforserviceloop,TAversionusingliquid
tightconduit.............................................................................. 2‐27
Figure 2‐20. CableandlinesapplicabletoEMCshieldingof5‐wiresensor
connections............................................................................... 2‐27
Figure 2‐21. Cableglandexamplewithbraidedshieldedcable.................... 2‐28
KurzHardwareReferenceGuide x
Chapter3
SerialCommunications
Figure 3‐1. B‐SeriesUSBConnector............................................................ 3‐2
Figure 3‐2. TeraTermserialportsetup....................................................... 3‐5
Figure 3‐3. Modbusmultipointserialconnections..................................... 3‐16
Figure 3‐4. Half‐duplexModbusserialcommunicationsonanRS‐485bus3‐16
AppendixB
Certifications,Compliance&Labels
Figure B‐1. ExnAsafetylabelforDCpower................................................ B‐8
Figure B‐2. ExnAsafetylabelforACpower................................................ B‐9
Figure B‐3. ExnAapplication,sensorAITvs.processtemperature............ B‐9
Figure B‐4. ExnAapplication,electronicsenclosureAITvs.
ambienttemperature............................................................... B‐10
Figure B‐5. ExdsafetylabelforDCpower.................................................. B‐10
Figure B‐6. ExdsafetylabelforACpower.................................................. B‐11
Figure B‐7. Exdapplication,sensorAITvs.processtemperature.............. B‐11
Figure B‐8. Exdapplication,electronicsenclosureAITvs.
ambienttemperature............................................................... B‐12
AppendixC
ZeroFlowCalibration
Figure C‐1. ZeroFlowcalibrationchamber................................................. C‐2
Figure C‐2. FlowmeterpositionforZeroFlowcalibrationtest................... C‐3
Figure C‐3. CalibrationDataandCertificationDocumentexample............ C‐4
Figure C‐4. ZeroFlowcalibrationchamber—explodedview..................... C‐6
AppendixD
Calibration
Figure D‐1. Exampleofrectangularductcross‐sectionperpendiculartoflowD‐4
Figure D‐2. Exampleofcircularductcross‐sectionperpendiculartoflow.. D‐6
KurzHardwareReferenceGuide xi
Preface
KurzHardwareReferenceGuidexii
Before You Begin
Important Thedevicewarrantyisvoidifthedeviceisnotinstalledinaccordancewiththe
specifiedinstallationrequirements.Readandthoroughlyunderstandthe
installationrequirementsbeforeattemptingtoinstallthedevice.Ifyouhave
anyquestions,contactyourKurzcustomerservicerepresentativebefore
attemptinginstallation.
Using this Manual
KurzInstruments,Inc.,documentationincludesmanuals,productliterature,AdobeAcrobatPDF
files,andapplicationonlineHelpfiles.TheKurzInstrumentsCDcontainsalltheavailable
documentationfiles.ToreadPDFfiles,downloadthefreeAdobeAcrobatReaderfrom
www.adobe.com.
TheKurzInstrumentsWebsiteprovidesadditionalinformation:
•WorldWideWeb:www.kurzinstruments.com
•Email:service@kurzinstruments.com
•Documentationlinkstothemostcurrentmanualsandliterature
Youcanaccessdevicesupportinthefollowingways:
•Main:831‐646‐5911
•Phone:800‐424‐7356
•Fax:831‐646‐8901
Manual Conventions
ThefollowingtablelistsconventionsusedintheKurzInstruments,Inc.,documentation,andgives
anexampleofhoweachconventionisapplied.
Table1.Conventionsusedinthismanual
Convention ForExample
Tex ttype,click,orselect(forexample,
fieldnames,menus,andcommands)
areshowninbold.
ChecktheConfigurationFilecheckbox.
Tex tappearinginadisplayorwindowis
shownincourier.
PRESS ENTER TO
SET METER DATA
Anarrow(→)isusedtoseparatea
menunamefromitsmenucommand.
SelectStart→AllPrograms→KurzInstruments→KzComm.
Simplifieddirectorystructuresandpath
namesareusedinexamples.Your
foldernamesmaybedifferent.
ProgramsFiles\KurzInstruments\KzComm.
KurzHardwareReferenceGuide 1–1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
Thischapterprovidesthefollowinginformation:
•Specificationsandfeatures
•Communicationsrequirements
•Aconfigurationchecklist
•Aquickreferencecard
KurzHardwareReferenceGuide1–2
Introduction
Specifications & Features
Thissectionliststheprocessspecificationsandconditions,componentspecifications,transmitter
features,andapprovalsandcomplianceassociatedwithyourflowmeter.Thereisalsoatable
identifyingproductoptionsthatmightapplytoyourspecificdevice.
Process Specifications & Conditions
Table 1‐2describestheprocessspecificationsandconditionsfor454FTBflowmeters.
Thepatent‐pendingKurzWGFsingle‐pointinsertionflowmeterforwetgasenvironments
includesthequalitiesandfeaturesfoundinallKurzconstanttemperaturethermalflowmeters
thatmakethemoutperformallothercurrentlyavailablethermalmassflowmeters.TheKurz
WGFflowmeterprovidesthesolutionformanyapplicationsandenvironments,including:
•Biogas
•Wastewaterfacilities
•Landfillsites
•Fogginginstacks
•Faninlets
•EPAgreenhousegasemissions
Table 1‐1. 454FTBProcessSpecifications&Conditions
Process Description
Velocityrange 0to24,000SFPM(12NMPS)(Air)
Velocityaccuracy ±(3%ofreading+30SPFM)
Readingrepeatability 0.25%
Velocitytimeconstant 1secondforvelocitychangesat6,000SFPM
(constanttemperature)
Processtemperaturetimeconstant 8secondsfortempchangesat
6,000SFPM(constantvelocity)
Velocityanglesensitivity <0.25%perdegreeangleupto±15o
Electronicsoperatingtemperature ‐13oFto149oF(‐25oCto65oC)(integraldisplay)
‐40oFto149oF(‐40oCto65oC)(remotedisplay)
Processpressurerating Upto300PSIG(20BARg)
Processtemperaturerating ‐40oFto257oF(‐40oCto125oC)
KurzHardwareReferenceGuide1–3
Introduction
Table 1‐2describestheprocessspecificationsandconditionsforWGFflowmeters.
Support & Element Components
Table 1‐6describesthetransmitterfeatures.
Note ContactKurzforhardwaremountingaccessoriesrequiredforyour
installation.
Table 1‐2. WGFProcessSpecifications&Conditions
Process Description
Velocityrange 0to4,000SFPM(18.6NMPS)(Air)
0to2,000SFPM(9.3NMPS)(Biogas)
Velocityaccuracy(dry) ±(3%ofreading+30SPFM)
Readingrepeatability 0.25%
Velocitytimeconstant 1.5secondforvelocitychangesat4,000SFPM
(constanttemperature)
Processtemperaturetimeconstant 10 secondsfortempchangesat
1,000SFPM(4.7NMPS)(constantvelocity)
Velocityanglesensitivity <0.25%perdegreeangleupto±15o
Electronicsoperatingtemperature ‐13oFto149oF(‐25oCto65oC)(integraldisplay)
‐40oFto149oF(‐40oCto65oC)(remotedisplay)
Processpressurerating Upto150PSIG(10BARg)
Processtemperaturerating ‐40oFto257oF(‐40oCto125oC)
Table 1‐3. SupportElementandComponents
FieldName FieldValue
Sensormaterial C‐276alloyall‐weldedsensorconstruction(standard)
Sensorsupport 316Lstainlesssteel(standard)
C‐276alloy(optional)
Sensorsupportdiameter 3/4”and1”(19mmand25mm)
Sensorsupportlength 6”to60”(152mmto1524mm)
KurzHardwareReferenceGuide1–4
Introduction
Transmitter Features
Table 1‐4describesthetransmitterfeatures.
Note ContactKurzforhardwaremountingaccessoriesrequiredforyour
installation.
Table 1‐4. TransmitterFeatures
Feature Description/FieldValue
Sensingelementenclosure‐aluminum
Type4,IP66aluminumdualchamber
polyester‐paintedenclosure
Explosion‐Proof/Flame‐Proof,CSA,ATEX,andIECEx
ExdIIB+H2Gb,T4orT3
(WGF Approvals Pending – select models CSA Certified Explosion Proof)
Electronicsenclosure‐aluminum
Type4,IP66aluminumdualchamber
polyester‐paintedenclosure
Explosion‐Proof/Flame‐Proof,CSA,ATEX,andIECEx
ExdIIB+H2Gb,T6,T4,T110oCorT130oC
(WGF Approvals Pending – select models CSA Certified Explosion Proof)
Electronicsenclosure‐fiberglass
Type4fiberglasswall‐mountenclosure
Flame‐Proof,CSA,ATEX,andIECEx
ExnAIIGc,T6,T5,T4orT130oC
(WGF Approvals Pending)
Twooptically‐isolatedloop‐powered4‐20
mAoutputs
12‐bitresolutionandaccuracy
Maximumloopresistanceis
300at18 VDC,550at24VDC,
1400at36 VDC
4‐20mAnon‐isolatedanaloginput One
Inputpower AC(85‐265V47/63Hz,24wattsmax)orDC(24V±10%)
Easy‐to‐useinterfaceBacklitdisplay/keypad
2‐linesof16‐characterseach
Dryflowcalculationforsaturated
processes(WGFonly)
Basedonmeasuredprocesstemperature,user‐defined
pressure,anduser‐definedmaximumsaturated
temperature
User‐configurableEnglishormetricunits
formassflowrate,massvelocity,and
processtemperature
oC,oF,KGH,KGM,NCMH,NLPM,NMPS,PPH,PPM,
SCFH,SCFM,SCMH,SFPM,SLPM,SMPS
FlowvalvePIDcontrollerandconfigurable
controlapplication
Permitscontrollingsetpointvelocityorflowrate
throughavailablecontrolvalve,damper,or4‐20mA
interface
User‐configurabledigitalfiltering From0to600seconds
Configuration/dataaccess USBorRS‐485Modbus
Metermemory 200recentevents,top20min/max,
and56hours(10secondsamples)oftrends
KurzHardwareReferenceGuide1–5
Introduction
Approvals & Compliance
Table 1‐5describestheB‐Seriesapprovals.
Flow Meter Options
Table 1‐6describesthetransmitterfeatures.
Table 1‐5. Approvals
Approval/Compliance Standard
EPAmandatoryGHGcertification CFR98.34(c)(1)
Alarmoutputconformity NAMURNE43
EuropeanUnionCEcompliance EMC,LVD,PED,WEEE,andRoHS
CSA&ATEXapprovalsforNonincendive,
Flameproof,andExplosion‐proof
(WGF Approvals Pending –
select models CSA Certified Explosion Proof)
ENIEC60079‐0,ENIEC60079‐1
ENIEC60079‐15,ENIEC61241‐1,
ClassI,Div.1and2
Table 1‐6. FlowMeterOptions
Option Description
Adjustabledisplay/keypadorientation Transmitterheadwithdisplay/keypadcanrotate
180oforviewing.
HARTcommunication Processcontrolindustrystandardallowsremote
configuration,diagnosticmonitoring,andonline
testingwithhandheldconfigurators
Twoopticallyisolatedsolid‐staterelays/alarms Configurableasalarmoutputs,pulsedtotalizer
output,orairpurgecleaning
Digitalinputsdedicatedtopurgeand
zero‐mid‐spandriftcheck
Two
Pulsedoutput Asaremoteflowtotalizer
Hardwaremountingaccessories Availablehardwareincludesflanges,ballvalves,
restraints,retractors,cableglands,conduitseals,
cable,compressionfittings,packingglands,and
branchfittings
KurzHardwareReferenceGuide1–6
Introduction
Communications Requirements
ThissectiondescribestherequirementsforcommunicatingwithyourB‐Seriesflowmeter.
KzCommisaKurzsoftwareapplicationthatallowsyoutoaccessandconfigureyourB‐Seriesflow
meter.
Hardware Requirements
KzCommusesXMODEM,ModbusRTU,MODBUSTCP/IP,orterminalcommunicationsprotocolsto
communicatewithKurzB‐Seriesdevices.B‐SeriesdevicesusetheXMODEMcommunication
protocolviaUSBport,ortheMODBUSprotocolviaRS‐485portorMODBUSTCP/IP.TheKurzUSB
devicedriverorFTDIUSBdevicedrivermustbeinstalledbeforeattemptingtoconnecta
computerwithaB‐SeriesdeviceviaaUSBcable.
TheB‐Seriesdevicesrequire:
•Atwo‐wireshieldedcableforModbusRTU.
•FortheXMODEMprotocol,aUSBTypeA‐to‐miniBcable.
Note TheKurzUSBdevicedriverorFTDIUSBdevicedrivermustbeinstalled
beforeattemptingtoconnectacomputerwithaB‐Seriesdeviceviaa
USBcable.
•FortheModbusTCP/IPprotocol,anEthernetcabletoaModbusTCP/IPtoRS‐485gateway.
Software Requirements
KzCommissupportedonWindowsXP,WindowsVista,Windows7,andWindows8.
All platformsrequireup‐to‐dateservicepacks.
Note OnWindowsVista,downloadingtheTrendLoghasinfrequentlycaused
theoperatingsystemtofreeze(noscreenactivity).Restartthecomputer
asdescribedinyourcomputerhardwaremanual.
Basiccomputerknowledgeisnecessaryforcopyingandmovingfiles,navigatingfilestructures
andidentifyingfiletypes,andinstallingapplications.Youwillneedadecompressionutilityto
extractfilesfromcompressedfilepackages.
TheKurzUSBdevicedriverorFTDIUSBdevicedrivermustbeinstalledbeforeattemptingto
connectacomputerwithaB‐SeriesdeviceviaaUSBcable.Bothdriversareavailableduringthe
KzComminstallation,ontheKurzcustomerCDintheUSBDeviceDriverfolder,andontheKurz
website(kurzinstruments.com).TheFTDIUSBdriverisa64‐bitvirtualCOMport(VCP)driver
availablefromtheFTDIChipwebsite(ftdichip.com).
Other manuals for 454FTB
1
Table of contents
Other Kurz Measuring Instrument manuals
Popular Measuring Instrument manuals by other brands
Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies AA Series user guide
GE
GE Multilin DDFR instruction manual
EUTECH INSTRUMENTS
EUTECH INSTRUMENTS POTASSIUM EPOXY instruction manual
TESTO
TESTO 535 instruction manual
ICS Schneider Messtechnik
ICS Schneider Messtechnik Anton Paar DMA 501 Instruction Manual and Safety Information
Vega
Vega VEGAWELL 52 operating instructions
