Kurz 454FTB Installation instructions
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Preface
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Before You Begin
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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.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
Thischapterprovidesthefollowinginformation:
•Specificationsandfeatures
•Communicationsrequirements
•Aconfigurationchecklist
•Aquickreferencecard
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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).
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