TotalFlow uFLO User manual

2100890-001 (AB)
TOTALFLOW®
µFLO Computer
User’s Manual

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©2003 by ABB ,Inc., Totalflow Products, Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74006, U.S.A. All rights reserved.
This publication is for information only. The contents are subject to change without notice and should not
be construed as a commitment, representation, warranty, or guarantee of any method, product, or device
by Totalflow.
Inquiries regarding this manual should be addressed to ABB, Inc., Totalflow Products, Technical
Communications, 7051 Industrial Blvd., Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74006, U.S.A.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................. ix
About the Manual......................................................................................................................... ix
Key Symbols ................................................................................................................................ ix
Getting Help .................................................................................................................................. x
Safety Practices and Precautions ................................................................................................. x
Chapter 1 System Description .................................................................................1-1
Overview ....................................................................................................................................1-1
µFLO Computer Hardware ........................................................................................................1-6
µFLO General Specifications ....................................................................................................1-9
µFLO 2100767 Board..............................................................................................................1-10
Integral Multivariable Transducer (IMV) Specifications............................................................1-10
Functions of the µFLO.............................................................................................................1-11
Log Period Records .................................................................................................................1-12
Display Function.......................................................................................................................1-14
Status and Alarm Conditions....................................................................................................1-15
Chapter 2 Installation ...............................................................................................2-1
Overview ....................................................................................................................................2-1
Unpacking & Inspection .............................................................................................................2-2
Meter Run Installation Overview ................................................................................................2-2
Pipe Mount Installation...............................................................................................................2-4
Wall Mount Installation...............................................................................................................2-8
Direct Mount Installation...........................................................................................................2-10
Manifold Input Lines.................................................................................................................2-12
RTD Probe Installation.............................................................................................................2-13
Battery Pack Installation...........................................................................................................2-16
Solar Panel Installation ............................................................................................................2-16
AC Charging Unit Installation...................................................................................................2-18
Chapter 3 µFLO Startup...........................................................................................3-1
Overview ....................................................................................................................................3-1
Laptop Computer running PCCU32 ...........................................................................................3-2
FS/2 Handheld PCCU ................................................................................................................3-2

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Setting up the µFLO.............................................................................................................. 3-3
Overview....................................................................................................................................3-3
Station ID ...................................................................................................................................3-3
Location .....................................................................................................................................3-3
Date/Time ..................................................................................................................................3-3
Security System .........................................................................................................................3-4
Configuring the µFLO........................................................................................................... 3-5
Contract Hour ............................................................................................................................3-5
Volume Calculation Period ........................................................................................................3-5
Log Period .................................................................................................................................3-5
Calculation Type ........................................................................................................................3-5
Constants...................................................................................................................................3-7
Super Compressibility Calculation (Fpv).................................................................................... 3-8
Alarm Limits ...............................................................................................................................3-9
Reset Volume ............................................................................................................................3-9
Startup µFLO ....................................................................................................................... 3-11
Put µFLO On Line...................................................................................................................3-11
Volume Reset ..........................................................................................................................3-11
µFLO Standard Displays .................................................................................................... 3-13
Program Display ......................................................................................................................3-13
Chapter 4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting............................................................ 4-1
Overview....................................................................................................................................4-1
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 4-3
Backing up Configuration Files ..................................................................................................4-3
Changing µFLO Clock .............................................................................................................. 4-3
Replacing µFLO Battery Pack ..................................................................................................4-4
Replacing Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Board ..........................................................................4-8
Replacing Integral Multivariable Transducer (IMV).................................................................... 4-9
Callibration Overview ...............................................................................................................4-12
Checking Static Pressure (SP) ................................................................................................ 4-13
Calibrating Static Pressure (SP) ..............................................................................................4-13
Checking Differential Pressure (DP)........................................................................................4-14
Calibrating Differential Pressure (DP)...................................................................................... 4-14

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Setup RTD ...............................................................................................................................4-14
How to Change Orifice Plate....................................................................................................4-15
Zero Transducer.......................................................................................................................4-16
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 4-17
Reset Procedures ....................................................................................................................4-17
Visual Alarm Codes..................................................................................................................4-21
Troubleshooting Alarms ...........................................................................................................4-22
Communications Overview ......................................................................................................4-24
RS-232 Communications .........................................................................................................4-24
RS-485 Communications .........................................................................................................4-26
RS-422 Communications .........................................................................................................4-28
Wake-Up ..................................................................................................................................4-30
Chapter 5 Totalflow®Definitions and Acronyms....................................................5-1
Chapter 6 Drawing & Diagrams ...............................................................................6-1

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Table of Figures
Figure 1–1 µFLO 6213 Dimensions ...........................................................................................1-2
Figure 1–2 µFLO 6210 Dimensions ...........................................................................................1-3
Figure 1–3 Bottom View µFLO 6213..........................................................................................1-4
Figure 1–4 Bottom View µFLO 6210..........................................................................................1-4
Figure 1–5 Integral Multivariable Transducer (IMV)...................................................................1-5
Figure 1–6 µFLO 2100767 Board, Complete Overview .............................................................1-7
Figure 1–7 µFLO Comm Board .................................................................................................1-8
Figure 1–8 Liquid Crystal Display and Indicators.....................................................................1-15
Figure 2–1 Bottom View of µFLO 6213 with IMV ......................................................................2-3
Figure 2–2 Bottom View of µFLO 6210 with IMV ......................................................................2-3
Figure 2–3 Typical Pipe Installation ...........................................................................................2-4
Figure 2–4 Typical Pipe Saddle Installation...............................................................................2-5
Figure 2–5 µFLO Pipe Mounted ................................................................................................2-6
Figure 2–6 µFLO 6213 Pipe Mounted........................................................................................2-7
Figure 2–7 µFLO 6213 Wall Mounted........................................................................................2-9
Figure 2–8 µFLO 6213 Direct Mounted....................................................................................2-11
Figure 2–9 µFLO Computer IMV Ports....................................................................................2-12
Figure 2–10 RTD Probe Wiring................................................................................................2-13
Figure 2–11 µFLO 2100767 Board Cutout, Installation...........................................................2-15
Figure 2–12 Typical Solar Panel Installation............................................................................2-18
Figure 2–13 Mounting AC Charger ..........................................................................................2-20
Figure 4–1 µFLO 2100767 Board Cutout, Maintenance............................................................4-5
Figure 4–2 µFLO 6210 Component/Cable Locations.................................................................4-6
Figure 4–3 µFLO 6213 Component/Cable Locations.................................................................4-7
Figure 4–4 Flow Computer with Discrete Manifold ..................................................................4-10
Figure 4–5 µFLO 2100767 Board with Communication Configurations...................................4-19
Figure 4–6 Liquid Crystal Display and Indicators.....................................................................4-21

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List of Tables
Table 1–1 µFLO 2100767 Board Identifications, Complete Overview.......................................1-7
Table 1–2 Typical µFLO Display Options................................................................................1-14
Table 1–3 µFLO Status and Alarm Description.......................................................................1-15
Table 2–1 µFLO 2100767 Board Identifications, Installation...................................................2-15
Table 3–1 Configurable Calculation Factors..............................................................................3-6
Table 3–2 Gas Orifice Constants...............................................................................................3-7
Table 3–3 Fpv Analysis Data .....................................................................................................3-8
Table 3–4 Alarm Limits ..............................................................................................................3-9
Table 3–5 µFLO Displayed Items............................................................................................3-13
Table 4–1 µFLO 2100767 Board Identifications, Maintenance .................................................4-5
Table 4–2 µFLO 6210/6213 Component Identifications ............................................................4-8
Table 4–3 Calibration Configurable Parameters ......................................................................4-12
Table 4–4 µFLO 2100767 Board with Communication Configurations ...................................4-20
Table 4–5 Visual Alarm Codes.................................................................................................4-21
Table 4–6 Troubleshooting Alarm Codes.................................................................................4-22
Table 4–7 Troubleshooting RS-232 Serial Communication .....................................................4-24
Table 4–8 Troubleshooting RS-485 Communications .............................................................4-26
Table 4–9 Troubleshooting RS-422 Communications .............................................................4-28

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