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1. K factor table Number Meter factor table Comments uu uud On has to be selected to activate the flow channel operation at This number represents the amount of smoothing applied to the input signal coming from a meter ss Default value is Number Number Enter up to a 10 digit 1 flow meter serial number n User selected number to correct the flow rate and total Range 0 5 1 5 Default value is I Select an applicable method The menus below will be displayed only when the associated method is selected Entera frequency in Hz that is below an operating range of input frequency Any signal at frequency below the min value is considered a noise and it will be rejected Default value is 0 Select units of measure for K factor d This menu is displayed when Average K factor selected for linearization method Enter a K factor for the meter connected to this channel m This menu is displayed when K factor table fwd is selected for linearization method For every point of the table enter frequency in Hz and K factor value _ This menu is is displayed when K factor table rev is selected for linearization method The rev table is used for reversed flow on bi directional systems 2 with dual coil meter EE Select units of measure for meter factor This menu is displayed when Average meter factor is selected fo
2. DSP D Dual stage preset count down to zero from preset amount total pulse output total pulse output on motherboard DSR1 U Dual stage preset count up to preset amount solid state 1 2 amp relay dual SPBT Slots 1 2 3 6 7 amp 8 may be used DSRI D Dual stage preset count down to preset amount solid state 1 2 amp relay dual SPDT Slots 1 2 3 6 7 amp 8 may be used DSR2 D Dual stage preset count down to preset amount 10 amp relay Slots 1 2 3 6 7 amp 8 may be used MB Mother board has 8 ea Total input output I O lines if any of the dual stage I O lines are used for dual stage preset above this leaves 6 lines P Dual high speed pulse output 200hz 1ms Slots 1 2 3 6 7 amp 8 may be used Select 1 slot P 2 Dual high speed pulse output 200hz 1ms slots 1 2 3 6 7 amp 8 may be used Select 2 slots Number of Channels 1 Single Channel B Dual Channel Bi directional PSB Pulse Security B3 3 Channel Unit B4 4 Channel Flowmeter Input M Magnetic Coil MC3PA RF Coil RPR Redi pulse RF coil RPM Redi pulse Magnetic Coil DMX Redi pulse I S Magnetic Coil DRX Redi pulse I S RF Coil HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Special Features SP Any special features that are not covered in the model number Backplane B Second backplane required if slots 6 7 or 8 have been configured BPB Use option if B dual channel has been equipped in
3. Address Menu item Selection 323 Number of Number points Point 1 20 Number TEMP Point 21 20 Number VISC 3 2 4 Base Conditions Address Menu item Selection 1 32 93 Base NIST conditions OIML PTB SIRIM ASIAN NORMAL CUSTOM 30 Select a predefined set of base conditions or select custom to enter user defined base conditions Base conditions are used to calculate corrected volume HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 3 3 Channel Configuration Address Menuitem gt Calculation method 3 9 method conditions T P D Sp 33 Select fluid Compensation Default Fluid 1 Fluid 2 Fluid 3 Fluid 4 Unis Englishdefaut Liquid mass Gas volume Gas mass Default temperature Default pressure Default T amp P Temperature T amp P Density TP amp D Mimic CHA Number English custom Metric default Metric custom HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Selection Liquid volume Menu Structure When volume is selected mass flow rate and mass total are not available Liquids calculations are based on fluid property table programmed in the Nova Flow Gas calculations are based on ideal gas equation and Z table programmed in the Nova Flow Select an appropriate compensation method For T P D compensatio
4. NOVA FLOW Figure 7 I O1 Configured for Open Collector Output 5V or 10V e USER DCS heces i I O COM POM Figure 9 1 01 Configured as an Input NOVA FLOW 46 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 1 OS Installation I O8 is an output only It can be configured for isolated output open collector referenced to internal ground or digital output at SV or 10V level referenced to internal ground Please refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for details on the proper hardware configuration of these options Ny 5V Na ULN2003A NOVA FLOW ps Figure 10 1 08 Configured for Isolated Output USER DCS Ny 5V Na ULN2003A NOVA FLOW al Figure 11 1 08 Configured for Open Collector Output Referenced to Internal Ground HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 47 Installation 5V or 10V USER DCS LOGIC INPUT Figure 12 I O8 Configured for 5V or 10V Outputs Internally Referenced 48 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Installation Flow B Module Connections MAG 1 MAG 2 SHLD 3 B A MS3106A 10SL 48 RF 4 MAGNETIC RF 5 PICKUP LOdNT MOTA PULSE OUT 6 T24V 7 COM 8 Figure 13 Magnetic Coil Connection MAG 1 MAG 2 SHLD 3 B A MS3106A 10SL 3S RE 4 RF 5 MCP PICKUP LOGNI MOTTA PULSE OUT 6 24V 7 COM 8 Figure 14 MCP Coil Connection MAG 1 MAG 2 SHLD 3 RF 4 MS3106A 10SL 3S RE 5
5. BAR A KPA G KPA A MPA G MPA A KG CM2 G KG CM2 A MM W C IN W C MM HG IN HG Density Abbr Name LB GAL KG L LB FT3 KG M K factor Abbr Name PULSE GALLON PULSE LITER PULSE FT3 PULSE M3 Multiplier l 0 555555556 0 555555556 1 Multiplier l 0 068045964 1 0 068947573 0 068947573 6 894757293 6 894757293 0 006894757 0 006894757 0 070306958 0 070306958 27 7075924 51 71493257 2 036020967 Multiplier l 0 119826427 7 480519481 119 8264273 Multiplier 1 0 264172052 7 480519481 264 1720524 Offset 0 32 00 459 67 459 67 Offset 0 0 14 69595 0 944302 0 94 43024 0 0 09443 0 0 96292 0 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Full Name Gallon pulse Cubic meter pulse Full Name Kilo BTU Kilowatt hour Megawatt hour Mega Joule Giga Joule Horsepower hour US Calorie Full Name Energy unit hour Full Name Second Minute Hour Day Full Name Standard cubic feet Normal cubic meter Standard cubic meter Meter Factor Abbr Name GAL PULS M3 PULS Energy Abbr Name KBTU KWH MWH MJ GJ HP US Power Abbr Name KBTU HR KW Time Abbr Name SEC MIN HR DAY Abbr Name SCF NCM SCM HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Multiplier l 0 003785412 Multiplier 1 0 293071111 0 000293071 1 055056 0 001055056 0 393014834 251995 7963 Multiplier 1 0 293071111 Multiplier l Corrected Volume Gas and Liquid
6. Range 0 Language English Spanish Date Time time 3 2 2 Password Pin Supervisor Number Supervisor Number A 000 s Reenter Number cone Password Operator rcm NU E NN t Operator Number esse BASSWOTd 500 s Reenter Number Address HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Enter date and This menu is used to set time and date Menu Structure If No is selected the front panel keys are disabled To enable press any key and enter a password If the unit is left in the program mode it will switch back to the operate mode when limit is reached Zero means the time out function is disabled Select a desired language Comments Enter a 4 digit for each supervisor pin number Enter a 4 digit for supervisor password Enter the supervisor password again to confirm Enter a 4 digit for each operator pin number Enter a 4 digit for operator password E Enter the operator password again to confirm A A es ee 29 Menu Structure 3 2 3 Fluid Properties 3 2 3 1 4 Fluid 1 2 3 4 Density Table Selection Comments Enter density of the fluid at the selected base conditions Address Menu item 32 9 Density at Number base Number of Number points Point 1 20 Number TEMP Point 21 20 Number PSAT Point 21 20 Number DSAT Point 1 20 Number L PCMP Point 1 20 Number _ iDCMP i Viscosity Table
7. Output Module 12 bit true D A Selectable 4 20mA 1 5V Current sourcing or powered from external power supply Dual Relay Module Includes two SPDT relays Dry Contact or Solid State Relays Dry Contact Vmax 125Vac Imax 10A Vmax 250 V ac Imax 5A Solid State Vmax switching 175 Vdc Imax switching 250mA Imax carry 1 5A Software configurable for flow temperature pressure and density alarms high and low RS232 Port Module Includes one RS232 serial port screw terminal or DB9 connector Printing configuration MODBUS interface RS485 Port Module Includes one RS485 serial port screw terminal connector Printing configuration MODBUS interface Digital I O Module Includes seven digital I O lines 0 5VDC input or output Software configurable functions remote clear batch start stop batch control alarms Over voltage over current protected HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 3 Specifications THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 4 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Architecture Architecture Nova Flow Batch architecture allows for many combinations of software and hardware options Its modular design can accommodate a variety of flow applications The Nova Flow chassis has 8 expansion slots accessible through the rear panel to install optional plug in modules There are 8 different types of modules for various input output and communication requirements In addition there are several software options for specifi
8. Pulse Output Connection SPDT Figure 22 Dual Relay Connections HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Installation Communications 5 COM 3 RX 2 Ix Figure 23 RS 232 Connections for Optional 8 Pin or DB 9 Connector Tx Rx Tx Rx N C N C N C Figure 24 RS 485 Connections HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 53 Installation THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 54 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Hardware Configuration Hardware Configuration Power Supply The following table provides a reference for Main board jumper settings for each input power option These jumpers are factory installed per customer power specifications Supply JP3 JP5 JP6 JP1 JP2 JP4 Voltage 120 VAC Installed Installed 240VAC Installed Installed 10 17VDC Installed Installed I7 30VDC Installed Table 1 Input Power Jumper Selections I O Configuration SWI SW2 and SW3 are used for configuration of Main board I O functions The switches are located on the rear of the main board near the main connector 10V OC 5V Vol 1 02 1 03 1 07 OUT E 1 07 IN 104 MAG W RF 1 VOS MAG g RF 2 ISO lyr FLOWB ISO Bl FLOWB ISO 8 BEL lo RATE 1 06 1 07 I 08 SW 3 Figure 1 I O Configuration Switches SW1 SW2 and SW 3 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 55 Hardware Configuration Flow Input Selection SW3 is used fo
9. Pulse out i ra Ebo Slot 3 None Select a module that is installed in this slot RTD Analog Input Analog output Dual relay 7 Digital VO b onec AAN A E 3 544 Slot 4 None Select a module that is installed in this slot RS222 o RS485 2222 Pes 3 5 5 Slot5 Noe This slot is unused in the Batch Controller 3 5 6 Slot 6 None Select a module that is installed in this slot RTD Analog Input Analog output Dual relay 7 Digital I O ERR OE OUP ancrsemmian POD 7 Slot 7 None Select a module that is installed in this slot RTD Analog Input Analog output Dual relay 7 Digital VO GMT AAA 06 20 NI ROREM 3 5 8 Slot 8 None Select a module that is installed in this slot RTD Analog Input Analog output Dual relay 7 Digital VO Pulse out RS222 J RS485 20 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 33 enu Structure 3 6 Batch Configuration The Batch Configuration Menu provides configuration parameters for Count Up Down Time Out Auto Start Time and Batching Mode For dual stage batching processes Prewarn method and Prewarn delay parameters are also configured from this menu Batching modes as well as Prewarn types are described in the sections that follow Refer to Appendix E for timing diagram of batch and prewarn signals Address Menuitem Selection Comments Mode Manual Select the desired batching method Aut
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11. of the Digital I O or Relay Pres Alarm output Pressure has fallen below the limit defined for the Low Alarm parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Pressure Alarm output HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual M MESSAGE DESCRIPTION l CHA HIGH PRES WARNING CHA LOW PRES WARNING CHA HIGH DENSITY ALARM CHA LOW DENSITY ALARM CHA HIGH DENSITY WARNING CHA LOW DENSITY WARNING CHA HIGH SPECIFIC GRAVITY ALARM CHA LOW SPECIFIC GRAVITY ALARM CHA HIGH SPECIFIC GRAVITY WARNING CHA LOW SPECIFIC GRAVITY WARNING Appendix D Error Messages Pressure has exceeded the limit defined for the High Warning parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Pressure Alarm output Pressure has fallen below the limit defined for the Low Warning parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Pressure Alarm output Density has exceeded the limit defined for the High Alarm parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Density Alarm output Density has fallen below the limit defined for the Low Alarm parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Density Alarm output Density has exceeded the limit defined for the High Warning parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Density Alarm output Density has fallen below the limit defined for the Low Warning parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Density Alarm output Specific Gravity has exceeded the limit defined for the High Alarm parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Sp Gravity Alarm output Specific Gr
12. output Dual relay Digital I O Pulse out Com Modules RS232 RS485 Flow Meter Module Flow B A combination of the above modules results in over 50 000 different configurations available for Nova Flow Optional Modules Module Name Available slot RTD ANALOG IN Dual RTD 2 or 3 wire and dual analog input 1 2 3 6 7 8 T1 T16 4 20mA or 1 5V ANALOG OUT Analog output 4 20mA or 1 5V AT A8 RELAY Dual SPST relay 7 DIDITAL I O 7 digital TTL 5V lines configurable for 15 2 E inputs or outputs 8 See model number designation section Notes 1 When a module is installed removed or moved to a different slot the software configuration has to be changed accordingly Refer to section Slot configuration 2 Hoffer recommends that Slot 1 1s always equipped with a serial communication module to allow configuration changes from a PC computer HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Architecture THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 8 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Model Number amp Hardware Code Nova Flow Model Number odel Number amp Hardware Code NB A7 S2 DSR2 U 1 M T1 1 H L R1 P F BP SP Analog Outputs A7 4 20mA A8 1 5Vdc Communication Ports S2 RS232 Screw Terminal S4 RS485 Screw Terminal S9 RS 232 S9 Preset Batch Selection amp Scaled Pulse Outputs DSP U Dual stage preset count up to preset amount total pulse output total pulse output on motherboard
13. serial number assigned to the flow computer Print Clicking on Print in the Startup screen will print a copy of the programmed configuration parameters to a printer connected to the personal computer A preview of the printout can be displayed by selecting File and then Print Preview Z Table When performing gas calculations a Z Table may be used to determine the compressibility of the gas over operating temperature and pressure ranges Clicking on Z Table in the Startup screen will upload the current Z Table from Nova Flow Data files can be opened by selecting Load File selecting the proper drive and directory and selecting the desired DAT file Selecting Download will write the Z Table to Nova Flow Z Table ES Use Default Z 1 00 Pres PSIA gt Composition We 0 8112 02 0 1888 Temp F 150 160 170 130 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 32 0 99501 0 99469 099438 099407 099376 099346 099316 099286 099256 099226 099197 90168 099140 42 0 90575 0 99549 0 99522 099496 099470 0 99445 099419 0 99394 099360 0 99345 0 99320 0 99298 0 99272 52 0 99844 0 90622 099600 099579 099557 099536 099515 099495 099474 099454 099434 190414 0 99395 amp 2 O9970S 099690 0 90673 099855 099638 099621 099604 099587 099571 099555 099539 0 99523 0 99508 72a 0990767 0 90753 0 00730 099726 0 50712 099699 099686 099673 099661 099648 0 99636 099624 0 99612 82 099822 099811 099801 0 99701 099781 099771 0 99762 099753 099744 0 99735 09
14. 4 4 2 3 X 1 DENSITY TABLE 4 2 3 X 2 UVC TABLE 4 3 CHANNEL CONFIGURATION Eis CALCULATION METHOD Liquid volume Liquid mass Gas volume Gas mass Metric custom C OE COMPENSATION METHOD None Default temp Default density Defalul T amp P Temp Temp amp Pressure Temp Default Press Density DEFAULT CONDITION Temperature Pressure Density SELECT FLUID Fluid 1 Fluid 2 Fluid 3 Fluid 4 UNITS English default Metric default English custom HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Menu Structure 1 BATCH Menu 1 Batch Size 2 Prewarn Point Select an item from the above menu and enter a desired value for Batch Size or Prewarn point 2 CLEAR Menu 1 Total 2 Accumulated Total 3 Batch Select an item from the above menu and press the CLEAR key A message Are you sure will be displayed Press YES key if you still want to clear a register After pressing the YES key to confirm information stored in the register will be lost 3 PRINT Menu Ticket 2 Batch Summary 3 Error Log 4 Variables 5 Settings 6 Audit Trail Select a desired item from the above menu and press the PRINT key Variables for printing may be selected from the following list located in the Windows Configuration program Uncorrected Total Uncorrected Accumulated Total Total Accumulated Total Uncorrected Rate Rate Temperature
15. 9726 99717 099709 02 0 90272 0 90865 0 90858 099852 099845 0 00838 0 99832 0 99826 0 99820 099815 0 99809 099804 0 59700 OZ 0 99919 099915 0 99911 099908 099904 099901 099897 099894 0 99802 099889 099886 099884 00882 112 099963 0 99962 0 99961 099960 0 99959 099958 099958 00058 099958 0 00058 099958 099958 0 99959 122 1000004 1 00005 1 00006 1 00008 1 00010 1 00011 1 00014 1 00016 1 00018 1 00022 1 00024 1 00027 1 000730 132 1 00041 1 00045 1 00049 1 00052 1 00057 1 00062 1 00066 1 00071 1 00076 1 00081 1 00086 1 00091 1 00056 142 1 00076 1 00082 1 00089 1 00095 1 00101 1 00108 1 00115 1 00122 1 00129 1 00136 1 00143 1 00150 1 00159 152 100109 1 00116 1 00125 1 00133 1 00142 100150 1 00160 1 00169 100177 100187 1 00197 100206 1 00216 162 1 00139 1 00149 1 00160 1 00170 1 00181 1 00191 1 00201 1 00213 1 00224 1 00235 1 00245 1 00258 1 00269 172 100167 100179 1 00191 1 00204 1 00216 100228 1 00241 1 00254 100267 1 00279 1 00293 100306 1 00319 62 Save File Figure 2 Z Table Screen HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual k Download Cancel Window Configuration Configuration After communications have been established clicking on Configuration uploads program information from Nova Flow Once the upload is complete the I O menu will be displayed Other available menu items may be selected by clicking on the appropriate tabs at the top of the screen I O Configuration Menu The I O Co
16. Auto Auto Prewarn is only available for Auto and Auto Continue batch modes The prewarn output is controlled by a digital prewarn input signal The active signal level for Prewarn Input may be selected for High or Low If the High is selected for Prewarn Input inputting and holding a voltage 4 12Vdc will activate the Prewarn Output Inputting and holding a 0 1 Vdc volt signal will de activate the Prewarn Output If the Low is selected for Prewarn Input inputting and holding a voltage 0 1 Vdc will activate the Prewarn Output Inputting and holding a 4 12Vdc volt signal will de activate the Prewarn Output HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 4 DIAGNOSTICS Menu Nova Flow provides diagnostic functions for testing Inputs and Outputs to verify hardware functionality The Diagnostics Menu is conveniently located in the Main Menu at address 4 The table below illustrates the way 1n which the Diagnostics Menu is organized This menu will change depending on how the I O slots are assigned Address Menu Option 4 Main board DigIO 4 2 Slot Assigned Module Name Slot2 Assigned Module Name 4 4 Slot3 Assigned Module Name Slot4 Assigned Module Name 4 6 Slot5 Assigned Module Name Slot6 Assigned Module Name Slot7 Assigned Module Name Slot8 Assigned Module Name Table X Organization of Diagnostics Menu Main Board Digital I O The Main board consists of 8 Digital I O lines of which I O1 I O7 can
17. Batch Start Stop input will begin the batch process The batch will stop when the signal 1s removed or when the Total reaches the Batch size If the batch 1s stopped before Total reaches the Batch Size applying a signal again will reset the batch increment the batch counter and begin a new batch 34 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Menu Structure If a time has been entered in the Auto Start Time field then the batches will start automatically after this time interval until the Batch Start Stop signal is removed The active signal level for Batch Start Stop may be selected for High or Low If the High is selected for Batch Start Stop inputting and holding a voltage 4 12Vdc will start the batch Inputting and holding a 0 1 Vdc volt signal will stop the batch If the Low is selected inputting and holding a voltage 0 1 Vdc will start the batch Inputting and holding a 4 12Vdc volt signal will stop the batch Auto Continue In Auto Continue mode the batch is controlled using digital I O lines similarly to Auto mode Applying and holding an active signal to the Batch Start Stop input will begin the batch process The batch will stop when the signal is removed or when the Total reaches the Batch Size If the batch 1s stopped before Total reaches the Batch Size applying a signal again will resume the current batch from where it was stopped and continue to completion Remote In Remote mode the batch is controlled from a remote compu
18. CROLL keys to selec Batch Size 600 Gal reme Batch 12 AJA A Pt B Use MENU key to Use START key to Use SELECT key to enter the main menu manually begin a select one of the 4 batch display lines HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 11 The following process parameters are utilized for the display On multi channel system parameters are displayed with extensions Ch A Ch B Ch C or Ch D to identify the flow channel they are associated with Parameter Volumetric total at flowing conditions calculated based on turbine calibration data K factor stored in the Nova Flow Total Total Corrected total compensated to a selected reference conditions expressed in units of volume or mass depending on calculation and compensation method Volumetric rate at flowing conditions calculated based on turbine calibration data K factor stored in the Nova Flow Rate Rate Corrected rate compensated to a selected reference conditions expressed in units of volume or mass depending on calculation and compensation method Temperature Temp Actual flowing temperature It will display a programmed default temperature whenever the default temperature is being used for calculation or N A when temperature is not selected for compensation Pressure Press Actual flowing pressure It will display a programmed default pressure Um whenever the default pressure is being used for calculation or N A when pressure is not selected
19. FREQUENCY TEMPERATURE PRESSURE F T E er E V q E VISCOSITY TABLE Visc T Y K FACTOR q B TABLE UVC TABLE K F K F Visc UNCORRECTED RATE R Fx60 K A a N FLUID DENSITY MN TABLE D T P Y a E B WATER MASS RATE DENSITY Ry RyXD p la D water a m DENSITY a D T P Y D SGXD water C corrected VOLUME RATE a R R D 3 bibo E O N SPECIFIC BASE DENSITY GRAVITY SG D base Ro ES P 71 A ppendix B Gas Calculation Flow Chart Appendix B Gas Calculation Flow Chart a E d N O E a E PULSE COUNT FREQUENCY TEMPERATURE PRESSURE N F T P q J No E o P o P Y K FACTOR TABLE L K F Se Y Y UNCORRECTED UNCORRECTED COMPRESSIBILITY TOTAL RATE TABLE Ty N K Ry Fx60 K Z Xe Xe Ne E f TN MN MN TOY Y Y Y Y d E R TOTAL d RATE d mE E ooo ied STP BASE a gt CONDITIONS TA TIT OZ Ro Ryx PP X Tio Tx Z JZ 14 BP E e A a E o E ie SN ih Z base O E a E M J MASS TOTAL MASS RATE TS A R Da xR ES NC ul a DENSITY STP Re E ie E D base m E 72 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Appendix C Full Name Gallons Liter Milliliter Cubic feet Pint Fluid once Barrel oil Cubic meter Cubic cent
20. Flow U Alarm Flow V Alarm Flow M Alarm Temp Alarm Press Alarm Density Alarm Sp Gravity Alarm Pulse U out Pulse V out Pulse M out Batch Start S top Batch Out Prewarn Out P rewarn In TYPE High alarm Low alarm High warning Low warning Limit Deadband Logic Pulse scale Sound 18 FUNCTION Off Flow U Alarm Flow V Alarm Flow M Alarm Temp Alarm Press Alarm Density Alarm Sp Gravity Alarm Pulse U out Pulse V out Pulse M out Batch Out Prewarn Out J TYPE High alarm Low alarm High warning Low warning Limit Deadband Pulse scale Sound ANALOG IN Off Pressure Temperatur e Density Sp Gravity A AME fc zr 38 RTD 12 Off 100 1000 2500 DIN 100 cO ES Calibration P Calibration Q d gt FUNCTION Off Pressure Temperature Density Sp gravity Flow U Flow V Flow M Ne y Max value Calibration P D J Calibration Q Ke E R5232 485 i J MODE off Modbus Printer de BAUD 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 E Modbus address HS PULSE OUT High Speed out 1 2 C N FUNCTION On Of Pulse U out Pulse V out Pulse M outf Ne J Pulse
21. Hoffer configuration software Connection to the personal computer can be established either through the RS232 cable or using the infrared interface The program menu may not be entered while flow is present This prevents parameters affecting flow calculations to be changed during a process To enter the program mode press MENU key and select PROGRAM Selecting a Menu Item 14 The Nova Flow program menu is a multi layer matrix of submenus Refer to the menu chart in the Menu Structure section for help navigating through the menu structure and locating a desired menu item Main Menu Use SCROLL keys to move selection bar Use SELECT key to Use HOME key to Use EXIT key to move enter selected item return to operate one level up screen HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Reviewing Settings Program settings are displayed at the lowest level in the program menu Once a menu item is selected it can be changed using the EDIT key Utility functions Use SCROLL keys to move selection bar Use EDIT key to enter Use HOME key to re Use EXIT key to move edit mode turn to main menu one level up Editing Program Settings Utility functions Keypad timeout 1 0 y Use SCROLL keys or numerical Sec keys to change the value ACCEPT ERASE A A A Sie Use ERASE CANCEL key to return to review mode without changing selection Use ACCEPT key to accept the selection and exit to review mode H
22. Multiplier equation equation equation Appendix C Units of Measure 75 Appendix D Error Messages Appendix D Error Messages 76 CHA HIGH FLOW ALARM CHA LOW FLOW ALARM CHA HIGH FLOW WARNING CHA LOW FLOW WARNING CHA HIGH TEMP ALARM CHA LOW TEMP ALARM CHA HIGH TEMP WARNING CHA LOW TEMP WARNING CHA HIGH PRES ALARM CHA LOW PRES ALARM mu MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Flow Rate has exceeded the limit defined for the High Flow Alarm parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Flow Alarm output Flow Rate has fallen below the limit defined for the Low Flow Alarm parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Flow Alarm output Flow Rate has exceeded the limit defined in the High Warning parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Flow Alarm output Flow Rate has fallen below the limit defined in the Low Warning parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Flow Alarm output Temperature has exceeded the limit defined for the High Alarm parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Temp Alarm output Temperature has fallen below the limit defined for the Low Alarm parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Temp Alarm output Temperature has exceeded the limit defined for the High Warning parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Temp Alarm output Temperature has fallen below the limit defined for the Low Warning parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Flow Alarm output Pressure has exceeded the limit defined for the High Alarm parameter
23. Nova Flow Batch Controller Plug n Flow Architecture USER S MANUAL HP 304 September 2012 HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS INC Mm Perfecting Measurement OOOO i e dl 107 Kitty Hawk Lane PO Box 2145 Elizabeth City North Carolina 27906 2145 1 800 628 4584 252 331 1997 FAX 252 331 2886 www hofferflow com Email into Chofferflow com Notice HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS INC MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This manual has been provided as an aid in installing connecting calibrating operating and servicing this unit Every precaution for accuracy has been taken in the preparation of this manual however HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS INC neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors that may appear nor assumes liability for any damages that may result from the use of the products in accordance with information contained in the manual HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS policy is to provide a user manual for each item supplied Therefore all applicable user manuals should be examined before attempting to install or otherwise connect a number of related subsystems During installation care must be taken to select the correct interconnecting wiring drawing The choice of an incorrect connection drawing may result in damage to the system and or one of the components Please review the comple
24. O JL JLo EON Softkeys Infrared window Numerical key pad HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 5 Architecture Rear Panel The main board 18 Pin connector provides connection for all standard circuits the flow meter input auxiliary 24 Vdc output and 8 digital I O lines configurable for either input or output Block 1 Block 2 O O Q i Y Slot 4 COM Slot 5 FLOW Slot 8 VO COM Slot 2 I O Slot 3 I O Slot 6 I O Slot 7 I O TCELEELFELELIDBELEEBEELEL O Main board 18 pin connector Power Supply Fuse Connector holder There are 8 optional module slots grouped in two blocks Block 1 and Block 2 Each block consists of four slots Slots functionality varies from slot to slot Slot 5 is for use with the flow meter module only slot 4 is for use with communication modules only Slots 2 3 6 7 are for use with input output modules only slots 1 8 are for use with input output and communication modules Input output modules and Communication modules Slot 2 Input output modules Input output modules Slot Module Compatibility Table 6 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Architecture Optional Modules There are three types of optional modules input output 1 0 communication COM and flow meter modules When installing a module the type of module has to be matched with the type of slot in the Nova Flow chassis The following modules are available I O Modules RTD Analog Input Analog
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26. P 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 15 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 16 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Menu Structure Menu Structure The structure of the program menus varies depending on the type and number of optional modules installed in the Nova Flow Not all of the menu items described in this manual may be available on Y 1 BATCH 1 Batch Size gt 2 Prewarn Point 2 CLEAR 1 Total 2 Accum total 3 Batch counter Y Nova Flow G N MENU IN D HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Ne 3 PRINT 1 Ticket 2 Batch Summary 3 Error Log 4 Variables 5 Settings 6 Audit Trail M 4 PROGRAM 1 1 0 Configuration 2 System Configuration 3 Channel Configuration 4 Meter Configuration 5 Slot Assignments 6 Batch Configuration Ns 5 DIAGNOSTICS 1 Main board 2 Slot1 3 Slot 2 4 Slot 3 gt 5 Slot4 6 Slot5 1 Slot 6 8 Slot 7 9 Slot8 Ne BASE CONDITIONS 17 Menu Structure Program Menu 4 1 1 0 CONFIGURATION 4 1 1 MAIN BOARD 1 0 4 1 2 MODULE I O SLOT 1 8 DIGITAL 1 0 DIGITAL 1 0 DUAL RTD 1 8 1 7 DUALRELAY ANALOG IN ANALOG OUT FUNCTION Off Remote Clear
27. Pressure Density Variables may be printed automatically at user defined time intervals This function is configured by entering an interval in minutes in the Print Frequency field located in the Windows Configuration Print Menu NOTE Selecting variables and setting the print time interval are available only from the Windows Configuration program HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 21 enu Structure 3 PROGRAM Menu NOTE The Slot Assignments must be programmed before any other configuration can be performed if the unit is being setup for the first time or if there have been changes to the installed optional modules This section describes the program menu fields in detail Whenever applicable the description is presented in the following format Address Menu Selection Comments The paragraph numbers in this chapter correspond with the menu addresses The address can be used as a shortcut to a menu item A menu can be accessed quickly from the Nova Flow front panel by pressing the MENU key and the address number on the numerical keypad An alternative method of accessing a menu item 1s using SCROLL and SELECT keys as described in the Operation section The lowest level submenu items have no numerical address assigned and selections are made using the SCROLL keys Example Address Menu Selection Comments 0000 321 Date Time Enter dateand This menu allows to set time and date To access the Date Time field us
28. REDIPULSE PICKUP Hr E H z HU G H PULSE OUT 6 24V 7 COM 8 Figure 15 Redi Pulse Open Collector Coil Connection HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 49 Installation RTD Analog Input Module NOTE Loop powered devices cannot be connected when using true four wire RTD configuration since pin 8 will be COM instead of 24V as selected by internal jumper Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for details DRIVE1 1 SENSEI 2 DRIVEZ 3 SENSE2 4 SENSE 5 ANALOGI 6 SOTWNW GLY TUNA ANALOG2 7 COM 24 8 DRIVE1 SENSE DRIVEZ SENSE2 SENSE ANALOG1 SOIVNV GLlN TUNA ANALOG2 COM 24 DRIVE1 SENSE1 DRIVEZ SENSE2 SENSE ANALOG1 COM 24 TRANSMITTER SOTWNW GLY TENA Figure 18 Three Wire RTD and Transmitter Connection 50 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Installation Analog Output Module OUTIL RETURN z o Q O G rH HU G H Figure 19 Analog Output Using Internal Power Supply Sourcing OUT1 AQUISITION RETURN DEVICE LALAO DO TYNY DC SUPPLY Figure 20 Analog Output Using External Power Supply Sinking HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 51 Installation Dual Pulse Output Module Dual Relay Module 52 TOTALIZER Signal Com Pulse 1 Pulse 2 LNdLNO dSTNd 24V COM Figure 21
29. absol Pound oubic feet E Pons E Fluid 1 Figure 5 Channel Configuration Menu HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 65 Windows Configuration System Configuration Menu The System Configuration Menu provides four lower level menus as follows Utility Functions Program the Menu timeout feature Enable Disable the keypad Configure Math Functions Password Pin Program two levels of password protection for up to ten users Fluid Properties Provides configuration parameters for up to four different fluids Base Conditions Select the appropriate operating conditions Configuration Fluid 1 FLUID NAME Pos EF psa l braa I Fluid Properties Figure 6 System Configuration Menu Fluid Properties Shown 66 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Window Configuration Print Menu The Print Menu is used to select the printer that is connected to the Nova Flow and define the associated column width A list of variables is also provided to select specific process parameters for printing when Print Variables is selected on the Nova Flow The selected variables may be printed automatically at programmed intervals by entering a value corresponding to the print interval in minutes in the Print Frequency field Configuration Uncar Accum Total Pressure Temperature Lensit m Figure 7 Print Menu HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 67 Windows Configuration Batch Menu The Batch Me
30. ate 50 Atal Oe Outputiviodule iiec iaa 51 Dual Pulse Output MOoQUle ita 51 Doa REAY A O te tian cod aa Le dM M M IM LM MU LM ME 52 CO iMAC ALOIS ARE Rd REP DEAR DER RR a DR RD DR MERO RIR UR DO ORNE DENSA E 53 Hardware Contour dl LOD so cue eps Rosi t Diga A aa Pot b tas tute eee 55 DOM Ci OUD a 55 DOC on A OTT NN a ca eee 55 Plo Inputsele CHONG oos A En DE Daiana cate 56 Dual Col Pulse SC CUI Y ios sois t bebe date ttt rtm utei ce belt se aided hune eae sees 57 O TP 57 Ib rore Cd 58 TED Arle put Modelo ROS id da sn 59 o UIE VEO UNC caeco ani cb pute sian nadia bate a ad A a o a T 60 Pulse Out NO CO a ss rss eee eee e nee ee Mere OM AE eee er pM ast ean dE 60 Min O a AP A 61 Stations iaa a dotada 61 SUL DO O a T D T T 61 PA dic dd AD 62 PAE RR A 62 SU O o ict 63 TOCAR AO cewW TT 63 Meter Conhiguration Mi a adds 64 Channel Contiouration MENU sis ra da ia Dl Aa a a a A pe dps Dio SI a Da a 65 System CORA UA O Ms 66 PENEDES a A A E 67 Baca MSI A A A enone Sere tty 68 Downloading he COn A taa 69 C ontieuraWon Ple dino at ae 69 Savino Cont curo MES A E 69 Opening CONO E168 die 69 AA A A tae 69 Appendix A Liquid Calculanon Flow O ias 71 Appendix B Gas Calculation Flow Char a iae E EE EE EE A A O OE E A EE 12 Appendix Unitat MM a PAES NaN Ea di 73 AppendicD Error Mess ar ia 76 Appendix E Batch Timne OS EEUU 79 11 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Specifications Genera
31. avity has fallen below the limit defined for the Low Alarm parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Sp Gravity Alarm output Specific Gravity has exceeded the limit defined for the High Warning parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Sp Gravity Alarm output Specific Gravity has fallen below the limit defined for the Low Warning parameter of the Digital I O or Relay Sp Gravity Alarm output 2 CHA RTD PROBE Temperature probe resistance input is less SHORT then 5 OHMS 22 CHA RTD PROBE Temperature probe resistance input 1s OPEN more then 15K OHMS resistance CHA PRESS FAIL HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Pressure Analog signal input is not detected The computed value of the analog input value of the selected channel is equal to zero volts 71 Appendix D Error Messages MESSAGE DESCRIPTION 0 24 CHA TEMP FAIL Temperature signal analog input is not detected The computed value of the analog input value of the selected channel is equal to zero volts 25 CHA TEMP COMP Temperature of the selected channel is out of range specified for analog input 26 CHA PRES COMP Pressure of the selected channel is out of range specified for analog input 21 PULSE FAILURE Flow circuits detect a pulse failure in a dual coil application 28 TWO PHASE Pressure is between saturated pressure and WARNING 5 psia above the saturated pressure 29 GAS INHIBIT ON Pressure is equal or below the saturated pressure FLOWMETER Displa
32. be configured as an input or an output and 1 08 only as an output The figure below illustrates the layout of the Main board Digital I O diagnostics screen The 1s and Os represent corresponding I O lines counting from left to right For example the first digit corresponds to I OI the next to 1 02 and so forth A 1 represents a high signal level and O a low signal level When a signal is applied to an input the corresponding digit will toggle accordingly When configured as an output presses SELECT to highlight the appropriate I O and use the SCROLL keys to toggle the output between high and low levels The output may be monitored with an oscilloscope keys to toggle 00000001 A O 10001001 v the outputs Use SELECT key to select Use EXIT key to move the desired output up to the Diagnostics Main Menu Figure 1 Main board Digital I O Diagnostics Screen HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 37 enu Structure Dual Relay Module The relays may be tested by connecting an Ohmmeter or a continuity tester to the corresponding output pins of the module Pressing the SELECT key toggles between Relay and Relay 2 Use the SCROLL Keys to activate and deactivate the relays A 1 activates the relay and a 0 deactivates the relay Use SCROLL keys to activate and deactivate the relays Use SELECT key to toggle Use EXIT key to move between Relay 1 and Relay 2 up to the Diagnostics Main Menu Figure 2 Dual Relay Diagnosti
33. c applications such as batching heat calculation and CNG measurements Multiple Flow Channels Nova Flow can measure up to four flow channels The flow channels are identified with letters A B C D Channels A and B are frequency inputs and can work with a turbine meter or any other frequency producing flow meter Channels C and D are analog inputs and can accept 4 20 mA or 1 5 volt signals Any two of the four channels can be fully compensated for temperature and pressure with an appropriate selection of the optional modules Front Panel Nova Flow has a graphical display with 64x128 pixel resolution It displays five lines of text four lines are used for process parameters and the fifth line at the bottom of the display is used for software controlled key labels There are three software controlled keys soft keys located under the display two scroll keys on the right side of the display and a numerical keypad Soft key functions vary with the unit operating mode The soft key labels are displayed above the keys and they change according to the keys function Two scroll keys UP and DOWN are used to select display parameters and to navigate 1n the program menu The numerical keypad is used to enter numerical values or to select items in the menu Under the scroll keys there is an infrared window for communication with computers equipped with IR interface Display Scroll keys ya JAG port key MENU 1200 SELECT Y B AJ AJ A
34. cs Screen Dual Pulse Output Module The pulse outputs may be tested by connecting an Oscilloscope or a Voltmeter to the corresponding output pins of the module Pressing the SELECT key toggles between Output and Output2 Use the SCROLL Keys to toggle the outputs between high and low A outputs a high signal and a 0 a low signal A Pis SCROLL keys to toggle the outputs between Y high and low Use SELECT key to toggle be Use EXIT key to move tween Output 1 and Output 2 up to the Diagnostics Main Menu Figure 3 Pulse Output Diagnostics Screen 38 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Analog Output Module The Analog Output Module may be tested by connecting a current measuring device such as an amp meter to the output pins of the module Pressing the SELECT key selects the output Use the SCROLL keys to increase or decrease the number of D A counts As the number increases the output current should increase As the number decreases the output current should decrease The range of D A counts 1s from 0 to 4095 Use SCROLL keys to increase or decrease the num ber of D A counts Use SELECT to highlight the output Use EXIT key to move up to the Diagnostics Main Menu Figure 4 Analog Output Diagnostics Screen RTD Analog Input Module Operation of an installed RTD Analog module may be verified using diagnostics There are four Analog Input labels each displaying a number of A D counts All corresponds
35. e bottom left corner of the configuration screens When the Open window appears select the proper drive and directory select the desired HFC file then click on Open Offline Editing Configuration files may be created offline for future downloads Click on Configuration in the Startup screen and a Device Offline message box will appear Select the device type from the provided list and click on OK WinConfig will then enter the configuration mode Configure all necessary parameters and then save the configuration as a file using the previously described method NOTE When editing offline attempts to download will result in the configuration being lost Be sure to save the configuration as a file HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 69 Windows Configuration THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 70 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Appendix A Liquid Calculation Flow Chart Appendix A Liquid Calculation Flow Char a 5 PULSE COUNT N Ns x Y UNCORRECTED TOTAL Ty N K Y N MASS TOTAL Tu T xD p x A Y corrected VOLUME TOTAL a Ty T D base HP 304 Nova Flow Manual a E a R ES
36. e factory installed Values listed are for reference only Pin 8 Auxiliary 24V COM There is an auxiliary 24V supply provided for loop powered devices on pin 8 This option must be selected by equipping JP2 on the module Pin 8 may also be used as a reference Ground for 4 wire RTD applications by equipping JP1 Note JP1 and JP2 should never be equipped simultaneously as this will cause a power supply short Loop powered devices cannot be used on a module that requires true 4 wire RTD connections HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 59 Hardware Configuration Analog Output Module Analog Output may be configured for 4 20 mA or 1 5 V output and may be powered internally or externally using removable jumpers JP1 JP4 and Pins 1 and 2 of the eight pin connector JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 Pins1 amp 2 ie Uh connector O glo Powered 4 20 mA Powered 4 20 mA 5V Istalled Installed Installed Table 5 Jumper Settings for Power and Output Options Pulse Output Module The Pulse Output signal level can be configured for open collector 5V or 12V using removable jumpers JP1 JP4 Do not install jumpers for open collector output Output level 5 V Output 12 V Output Open Collector NONE NONE Table 6 Jumper Settings for Optional 5V or 12V Output Level 60 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Window Configuration Windows Configuration The Nova Flow WinConfig Program allows for quick easy configu
37. for compensation Density Density Actual flowing density It will display a programmed default density whenever the default density is being used for calculation or N A when density is not selected for compensation Batch Size To enter or change the batch size press MENU key and select BATCH SIZE Prewarn Point To enter or change the prewarn point press MENU key and select PREWARN Displaying Date and Time Time or date 1s displayed in the center soft key field when this field 1s not being used MENU 12 00 SELECT A When time or date is displayed use the center soft key to switch between the time and date 12 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Displaying Base Conditions Currently configured Base Operating Conditions may be displayed by pressing the key on the numerical keypad Base Conditions Temp 21 00C Pres 101 32k Pas a OK Displaying Software Version and Electronic ID The software version and unique electronic identification number may be displayed by pressing the decimal key on the numeric keypad H Hoffer Flow Controls H moza row Version 1 00 3052 Unit ID 121108987 Printing To access the printing menu press MENU key and select PRINT using SCROLL keys or the numerical keypad Select a desired item for printing and press PRINT key The printing function is available while flow 1s present Example To print configuration data press MENU select PRINT CONFIGURATION a
38. he alarm set point Recommended value is about 1 5 of the Activates front panel buzzer when alarm condition m D Comments Selecta type of RTD probe 100 1000 2500 are platinum 3902 material DIN is platinum 0385 material HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Menu Structure Analog Input 1 2 Address Menu item Selection Comments N A Function Off Select a desired function for the analog input Pressure Temperature Mimic Ch A means that data from Ch A function Density is copied for the selected input function Sp gravity Flow Mimic Ch A a Min value Number Enter a number corresponding to the minimum value for the input range in the units selected for S S E A E a Le Input ac EIE IPM a Max value Number Enter a number corresponding to the maximum value for the input range in the units selected for Calibration P Number See calibration procedure EEUU INE e See calllitation procedure Analog Output Module Address Menuitem Selection Comments i N A Function Off Select a desired function for the analog output Pressure Temperature Density Sp gravity Flow m D TP aa ENDO Ce S value for the input range value for the input range e 777 9 See calibration procedure Split Analog Out A split analog output is available for Forward Reverse applications 4 mA is maximum reve
39. imeter Quart Imperial gallon Full Name Actual cubic feet Actual liters Actual cubic centimeters Actual cubic meters Million cubic feet Full Name Kilograms Pounds Gram Full Name Pounds Kilograms Once Ton Metric ton Gram A ppendix C Units of Measure Units of Measure Liquid Volume Abbr Name GAL L ML FT3 PT FLOZ BBL M3 CC QT IGAL Gas Volume Abbr Name ACF AL ACC ACM MCF Gas Mass Abbr Name KG LB G Liquid Mass Abbr Name LB KG OZ TON MTON HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Multiplier l 3 785411784 3785 411784 0 133680556 8 128 02380952381 0 003785412 3785 411784 4 0 832674 Multiplier 0 133680556 3 785411784 3785 411784 0 003785412 133680 5556 Multiplier 0 45359237 l 453 59237 Multiplier l 0 45359237 16 0 0005 00045 453 59237 73 Appendix C Units of Measure 74 Full Name Fahrenheit Celsius Kelvin Rankine Full Name Pound sq inch absolute Atmosphere Pound sq inch gauge Bar gauge Bar absolute Kilo Pascal gauge Kilo Pascal absolute Mega Pascal gauge Mega Pascal absolute KG CM2 G KG CM2 A Millimeter of water column Inch of water column Millimeter of mercury Inch of mercury Full Name Pound gallon Kilogram liter Pound cubic feet Kilogram cubic meter Full Name Pulse gallon Pulse liter Pulse ft3 Pulse m3 Temperature Abbr Name AAA Pressure Abbr Name PSIA ATM PSIG BAR G
40. indicates that the Block 2 opto board is not installed Hardware code example S2 TI 1 Slot 4 Slot 5 Analog RS485 FlowB Dual Digital Analog Output I O Module Code Table Modules Flow meter input with pulse security Mag or pulse coil RTD Analog In 4 2x10000RTD 2x420m YO T4 2 RTD AmdogIn 5 2x10000RTD2x15V VO TS 2 RTD Amlogln 6 ac onc RD 18 V 430nA S 10 m 2 420mA IO Digital I O 7 TTL 5V input output lines VO D 2 Pulscout 2x pulse output lt 200Hz vo P 1 Total 2 RTD Analog modules can be installed Com communication module I O input output module Flow frequency input module 10 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Operation This section applies only to units that have already been programmed For initial programming and set up refer to the Menu Structure section Displaying Process Parameters Nova Flow Batch can simultaneously display any combination of four process parameters To set a desired parameter on one of the four display lines press SELECT key until the line 1s selected press CHAN key to choose a flow channel on multi channel systems and then scroll through the parameters using SCROLL keys until the desired parameter is displayed Note when a display line is selected the center soft key label changes from date time to CHAN on multi channel system Total O Gal Rate 0 Gal m Use S
41. ing numerical address press MENU key press 3 key press 2 key press 1 key scroll the selection bar down to Date Time field 22 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Menu Structure 3 1 I O Configuration 3 1 1 Main Board I O 3 1 1 1 7 Digital VO 1 7 I O1 through 1 07 can be configured for input or output by selecting a dip switch combination on the main board Outputs are configurable for 5V 10Vdc or open collector I O 8 1s an output only and can be configured as an opto isolated output Refer to the Hardware configuration section for details 3 1 1 Function Type Deadband Logic anm o q mo Remote clear Flow alarm Temperature alarm Pressure alarm Density alarm Sp gravity alarm Pulse out Batch start stop Batch out Prewarn in l _ Prewarnout High alarm Low alarm High warning Low warning Number Number Active low Active high HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Select a function for digital I O line Remote clear batch start stop prewarn input not available for I O8 Select a desired alarm type This menu applies to alarm output only Warnings display message on the front panel and sounds the buzzer if sound is selected Alarms display message sounds buzzer and logs error messageintotheemorlog 1 Enter an alarm set point within the operating range of the para
42. iu dahon AUD ca a a ss 15 Ediine PELO TAS UA A PO o 15 Mono SOCET ae PC n 17 Lo BATO Men arruo a MO ie 21 2 LEAR M Mar A ON id Ad E A 21 Sa PRINT MEN dc ee E E E ee A A E E A A EO A 21 do PROGRAM NU CIM oe an es O 22 Jie MO CORA DIE IMEEM 23 Jo Oy SHC OIC citer PME 29 Dude C Wane C On Ura On aloe 31 Su Meter COCINE 32 Zoe SOE CON E A o O eer nent eae eee ener 33 S CMM IRIS s 34 A DIAGNOSTICS ME tri diia 37 Maw Dord Dietat O iii rice 37 Biei ds A RR eee 38 Dual Pue Outpt Module erini T 38 Amalog Oui Mod ler tii 39 REDE Analos pot Module eer me A em ee i term eee eee ee aate 39 de BASE CONDITIONS 40 COMUNICAMOS A A AA AAA RV 41 SAMA o 43 A ameta deno n te Bole force ae Eod aera tra AY arc ela d out i ate fanc do tede Eo E datas seduto case 43 Markone EO Borde A dca ne ceeded daa dentes tica Oncaea cee a a tra est 43 Power sup ry oDnne CU OMS sl eset caret detention e ctu tae une dro sais 44 Pickup COM onne Cion o calm ae teens dcos eet 45 VOLS DOM OB A ae det ale anette cata A 46 gr Re NM T c rm NER Me TNR RE 47 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller 1 Blob Module COMCEL it 49 RID Amaloe T piut Module
43. l Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature 20 C to 70 C 40 C to 70 C with heater option Only available with NEMA enclosure option Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Humidity 0 95 Non condensing Approvals and Regulatory Compliance CE Standards AGA 8 API 14 2 AGA 7 OIML Tc 8 Sc 7 R117 R118 ISO 6551 7637 NIST Handbook 44 3 37 Enclosure 1 2 DIN panel mount aluminum housing Optional Ex proof NEMA 4X Power Supply 10 to 30 Volts DC 400mA max 110 220 VAC 50 60Hz Display 128x64 graphical display displays 4 parameters simultaneously Easy scroll through matrix of 48 parameters LED back light Adjustable contrast Keypad 3 soft keys 14 assigned keys Embossed overlay Stainless steel membrane switches IR Interface Optional Front panel infrared transmitter receiver for remote operation and communication Diagnostics Multiple error messages Failure detection for RTD and all analog inputs System configuration and diagnostics from a PC computer through RS 232 port Field Expandable Hardware and Software Easy to add and replace modules Software configuration based on installed modules HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Specifications Specifications Alarms Multiple visual audio alarms HI LO HI HI LO LO Batch Single Dual Stage batch operations Count UP DOWN Remote batching capability Flow Compensation and Calculation Methods 20 point flow linearization FWD REV tables for tw
44. llation section Nova Flow supports standard MODBUS RTU binary encoding The following tables provide memory mapping for all available Modbus commands Function Code 04 Read Input Registers Funtion Code 01 Coil Status Function Code 03 Holding Registers ABSOLUTE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION 40001 Read Write Batch Size 40002 Read Write Prewarn Point Function Code 01 ABSOLUTE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION 00001 Batch Start Stop 00009 Clear Totals 00010 Clear Accumulated Totals HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 4 Communications THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 42 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Installation Notes 1 The terminal marked with safety ground symbol must be connected to the earth ground using a multi stranded braided wire 2 To minimize susceptibility to electromagnetic noise all sensor connections must be made using shielded twisted pair wires and shields must be connected to the designated shield or earth terminals on the Nova Flow rear panel 3 Signal cables must be separated from power line and relay cables to minimize possible interference problems Main Connector Figure 1 indicates the location of the Main Connector on the Nova Flow rear panel This 18 pin connector provides connections for a flow meter input an AC or DC power supply input an auxiliary 24 Vdc output and 8 digital I O lines The pages that follow illustrate typical connections made to the main c
45. menu applies to alarm output only Warnings display message on the front panel and sounds the buzzer if sound is selected Alarms display message sounds buzzer and logs error __Message into the error log 1 Enter an alarm set point within the operating range of the parameter Min Max Enter a value in the currently selected units alarm to avoid spurious switching around the alarm set point Recommended value is about 1 596 of the eds For active low the output changes from high level to low level when alarm condition occurs For active high the output changes from low level to high level when alarm condition occurs 1 10 100 1000 25 Menu Structure 26 RTD Input Dual Relay Module Menu item Function Te Address Menuitem gt RTD 1 2 Flow alarm Temperature alarm Pressure alarm Density alarm Sp gravity alarm Pulse out Pulse out Batch out Prewarn out High alarm Low alarm High warning Low warning Selection Off 100 1000 2500 DIN A cnn Select a function for a relay output Select a desired alarm type This menu applies to alarm output only Warnings display message on the front panel and sounds the buzzer if sound is selected Alarms display message sounds buzzer and logs error Enter a value in the currently selected units to avoid spurious switching around t
46. meter Min Max Enter a value in the currently selected units alarm to avoid spurious switching around the alarm set point Recommended value is about 1 596 of the NELLO eee e Te For active low the output changes from high level to low level when alarm condition occurs For active high the output changes from low level a9 high level when alarm condition occurs 1 10 100 1000 each unit of volume Activates front panel buzzer when alarm condition Select a scaling factor This menu applies to pulse output only 1 means one pulse is output for 22 enu Structure 24 3 1 2 Module I O Address Menuitem Selection Comments s 3 1 2 1 8 Slot1 8 Varies with slots Selecta slot to configure module installed in this module Refer to table Slot below In the actual configuration the word module in the menu item 1s replaced with the name of the module installed in this slot according to the Slot Assignment settings chapter 3 5 Example Slot 1 RS232 Slot 2 RTD Analog Slot 3 Relay Slot 4 RS232 Slot 5 None Slot 6 None Slot 7 None Slot 8 None The above examples represents a configuration consisting of four modules installed in slots 1 4 To configure a module select a desired slot in which the module is installed and follow the corresponding module menu below Compatible modules l RTD Analog Input Anal
47. n an associated sensor has to be connected and an analog input has to be programmed accordingly When a sensor fails the default value is used for calculations Mimic CHA is added to the list of Compensation Methods for Channels B C and D When this method is selected compensation parameters for channel A are applied to the designated channel Enter default temperature pressure density and specific gravity Default values are used for calculation when a sensor fails or when default As selected for compensation method complete list of available units and conversion factors refer to appendix xx Comments s Select an appropriate calculation method Select a fluid table for the current flow channel Up to four different fluids can be programmed in the Nova Flow and switched between flow channels A B C D Select a desired set of units of measure Fora 3l Menu Structure 3 4 Meter Configuration On off 33 1 E RA Serial number i Correction factor Linearization Minimum meter frequency o Average K factor forward K factor table 5 OS reverse Average meter E factor _ forward reverse 32 Selection E On COE me i ee re Number Average K factor K factor table Average meter factor Meter factor table UVC table Number LK factor units a O
48. nd press PRINT key Clearing Press MENU key and select CLEAR using ARROW keys or the numerical keypad Select the desired function and press CLEAR key Clearing is not available while flow is present A warning message will be displayed when CLEAR key is pressed while flow is present Error Messages There are a number of warnings and error messages that guide the user if there is an operational problem or conflict in the configuration parameters When an error occurs the center soft key label switches to Errors Press the ERRORS key to view and acknowledge errors If there is more than one error message press the key again until all messages are cleared Refer to appendix D for the error messages list HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 13 Passwords The Nova Flow unit has a two level password protection operator and supervisor At each level there are five user ID numbers available Any configuration parameter that may affect the flow calculation is protected with the supervisor password The unit is shipped unprotected with all passwords set at 0000 Diagnostics To enter the diagnostic mode press MENU key and select DIAGNOSTICS Programming The Nova Flow unit is shipped from the factory fully programmed to user specification However it 1s recommended to verify the program settings before the unit is installed Programming may be performed from the Nova Flow front panel or from a personal computer using
49. nfiguration Menu is used to configure Main board I O options as well as assigning configuring and calibrating optional I O modules Diagnostic functions for specific I O options are also available in the I O Menu Figure 3 I O Configuration Menu Configuration Motherboard 140 Slot 1 Relay Slot 2 Analog Out Slot 3 HOME High Sp Out HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 63 Windows Configuration Meter Configuration Menu The Meter Configuration Menu is used to configure all parameters associated with connected flow meter s The A B C and D buttons on the left side of the screen represent the channel designations Selecting one of these buttons will display the Meter options for the associated channel Configuration 8 Freq Factor py AAA L EI rr IESO EI a NENNEN Figure 4 Meter Configuration Menu 64 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Window Configuration Channel Configuration Menu The Channel Configuration Menu is used to configure metrological specifics such as the calculation and compensation methods default conditions and unit selections for each channel The A B C and D buttons on the left side of the screen represent the channel designations Selecting one of these buttons will display the options for the associated channel Configuration A E Liquid Mass F Temp amp Prss M Dsche E Deme a Min Fama E Pourd sainch
50. nforming goods as provided in the following paragraphs In the event Purchaser believes the goods are defective the goods must be returned to HFC transportation prepaid by Purchaser within twelve 12 months after delivery of goods or eighteen 18 months for goods delivered outside he continental United States for inspection by HFC If HFC s inspection determines that the workmanship or materials are defective the goods will be either repaired or replaced at HFC s sole determination free of additional charge and the goods will be returned transportation paid by HFC using he lowest cost transportation available Prior to returning the goods to HFC Purchaser must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA Number from HFC s Customer Service Department within 30 days after discovery of a purported breach of warranty but no later than the warranty period otherwise such claims shall be deemed waived See the Return Requests Inquiries Section of this manual If HFC s inspection reveals the goods are free of defects in material and workmanship or such inspection reveals the goods were improperly used improperly installed and or improperly selected for service intended HFC will notify the purchaser in writing and will deliver the goods back to Purchaser upon 1 receipt of Purchaser s written instructions and 11 the cost of transportation If Purchaser does not respond within thirty 30 days after notice from HFC the goods will be disposed
51. nu is used to configure the desired modes of batching and prewarn methods Configuration parameters for batch time out count up down auto start time and prewarn delay are also available in the Batch Menu Refer to the Operation section of this manual for details on batching operations Configuration Auta Y Count Down m Figure 8 Batch Menu 68 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Window Configuration Downloading the Configuration When all required parameters have been programmed the configuration may be downloaded to the Nova Flow by clicking on the Download button located in the bottom right corner of the configuration screens After the configuration has been downloaded a software reset is required on the Nova Flow for the new configuration to take affect Configuration Files WinConfig allows configurations to be saved as a file for future use The two available file functions are File Open and File Save which are described below Saving Configuration Files After all required parameters have been programmed click on the File Save button located in the bottom left corner of the configuration screens When the Save As window appears select the destination drive and directory provide a name for the file and click on Save All configuration files are given an HFC extension Opening Configuration Files To recall previous configurations click on the File Open button located in th
52. o Refer to the description below Auto Continue Remote Count CountUp Select counting method as count up or down A PSC D O II AI RCA Time Out Enter time in Enter a time in which batch should be terminated e econds batch total is not reached 111111 Auto start Enter time in An entry in this field will cause batches to start time Seconds automatically after the entered delay time in aaa Seconds Enter 0 to disable the auto start function Prewarn None Select the desire prewarn method for dual stage type Manual batching processes Timed Refer to the description below Compensated Auto Prewarn Entertimein Entervalve delay time in seconds for calculating _ delay Seconds M prewam point when using timed method Batch Modes Manual In Manual mode the batch is controlled manually using the START STOP key on the front panel Pressing START will begin the batch and pressing STOP will stop a batching process Once the batch has been stopped it may be resumed by pressing START Pressing CLEAR will clear the present batch and increment the batch counter to prepare the unit for a new batch If a time has been entered in the Auto Start Time field then the batches will automatically run in succession with this time interval between batches until stopped Auto In Auto mode the batch 1s controlled using digital I O lines configured for Batch Start Stop Applying and holding an active signal to the
53. o channels Mass and Volumetric calculations available for fluids and gases Up to 4 fluid properties tables Compressibility table for gases Security Features Audit Trail with Time Date ID stamping for configuration changes Hardware Specification Nova Flow construction allows full flexibility in selecting flow computer functions The base Nova Flow unit provides one flow meter input and 8 digital I O lines Each I O line can be configured as Input or Output The unit has 8 expansion slots for optional I O modules Almost any combination of modules can be selected to meet the customer s individual needs BASE UNIT Flow Meter Input Selectable Magnetic coil MCP coil TTL Open Collector Dry Contact Frequency range 0 2 to 5 000 Hz Amplitude 10mVrms to 30Vrms Digital VO 7 digital lines selectable for Input or Output One optically isolated Digital Output Software configurable function pulse output remote clear batch start stop batch control alarms Selectable voltage level 0 5V 0 10V or Open Collector rated at 30Vdc 250mA max 2 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Specifications OPTIONAL MODULES Dual RTD and Dual Analog Input Module Includes two RTDs and two analog inputs Compatible with 100 1000 and 2500 Ohm RTD probes Analog inputs configurable for temperature pressure density specific gravity or flow Accuracy 0 025 Resolution 12 bit Range 4 20mA or 1 5V Over voltage and over current protected Analog
54. of the return package and on any correspondence FOR WARRANTY RETURNS please have the FOR NON WARRANTY REPAIRS OR following information available BEFORE CALIBRATIONS consult HOFFER FLOW contacting HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS CONTROLS for current repair calibration charges Have the following information available BEFORE contacting 1 P O number under which the product was HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS PURCHASED 2 Model and serial number of the product 1 P O number to cover the COST of the under warranty and repair calibration 3 Repair instructions and or specific problems 2 Model and serial number of the product and relative to the product 3 Repair instructions and or specific problems relative to the product HFC 9708 LIMITED WARRANTY HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS INC HFC warrants HFC s products goods described in the specifications incorporated in this manual to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service but only if such goods have been properly selected for the service intended properly installed and properly operated and maintained This warranty shall extend for a period of one 1 year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser or eighteen 18 months if the delivery to the original purchaser occurred outside the continental United States This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Purchaser Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy is the repair and or replacement of nonco
55. og output Dual relay Digital I O Hi speed pulse out RS232 RS485 2 RTD Analog Input Analog output Dual relay Digital I O Hi speed pulse out 3 RTD Analog Input Analog output Dual relay Digital I O Hi speed pulse out RS232 RS485 RTD Analog Input Analog output Dual relay Digital I O Hi speed pulse out T RTD Analog Input Analog output Dual relay Digital I O Hi speed pulse out RTD Analog Input Analog output Dual relay Digital I O Hi speed pulse out RS232 RS485 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 3 1 2 x Digital I O Module Digital I O 1 7 Menu Structure I O1 through I O7 are bi directional lines that can be used for either input or output signals at TTL level 0 5 Vdc Address Menu item Function Uus 71 Deadband Number Logic Pulse scale Sound Remote clear Flow alarm Temperature alarm Pressure alarm Density alarm Sp gravity alarm Pulse out Batch start stop Batch out Prewarn in Prewarn out High alarm Low alarm High warning Low warning Number Active high Off do HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Select a function for digital I O line Remote clear not available for I O8 Select a scaling factor This menu applies to pulse output only 1 means one pulse is output for each unit of volume On Activates front panel buzzer when alarm condition Select a desired alarm type This
56. olated output open collector referenced to internal ground or digital output at 5V or 10V level referenced to internal ground The following figures illustrate settings for typical configurations NOTE I O7 is not available when 1 08 is configured as an Isolated Output Ll EER JP 7 Te Dl JP s ISO lr FLOWB JP 9 EF ISO Bl FLOWB ISO 8 W le RATE SW 3 Figure 8 I O8 Configured as an Isolated Output 10V OC 5V 1 01 ENS 1 02 ERES 1 03 vo 1 04 ISO FLOWB vos ISO li FLOWB 106 ISO 8 Mo RATE 1 07 SW 3 I 08 Figure 9 I O8 Configured as an Open Collector Output Referenced to Internal Ground 10V OC 5V 1 01 LL 1 02 RES 1 03 A 1 04 ISO H FLOWB os ISO I FLOWB He ISO 8 Mo RATE 1107 SW 3 1 08 Figure 10 1 08 Configured as a 10V Output Referenced to Internal Ground 58 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Hardware Configuration RTD Analog Input Module 2 Wire RTD 3 Wire RTD 4 Wire RTD SWI 1 SWI 2 SWI 3 SW1 4 Table 2 SW1 Settings for RTD Input RTD R1 R2 R4 R5 R9 R10 R3 RS Resistance RTD 100 Not installed RTD 1000 Not installed RTD 2500 Not installed Table 3 Resistor Values for Optional RTD Input Configurations Note All resistors are factory installed Values listed are for reference only Input Signal 4 20 mA 845k Table 4 Resistor Values for Optional Analog Input Configurations Note All resistors ar
57. onnector MODEL SIN C NOVAFLOW Hoffer Flow Controls Inc Elizabeth City NC www hofferflow com Power Supply Main Connector Connector Figure 1 Main Connector on the Nova Flow Rear Panel HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 43 Installation Power Supply Connections Warning Before connecting power supply lines verify the power supply rating indicated on the Nova Flow unit Note The power input is protected by a fuse accessible from the back panel and is designated as Fl The specified fuse rating is AGC 2 Amp 250 V POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR Figure 2 120 240 VAC Power Line connection POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR SUPPLY Figure 3 10 30 VDC Power Line connection 44 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Installation Pickup Coil Connections Main Connector MS3106A 10SL 4S Figure 4 Magnetic Coil Connection Main Connector MAGNETIC PICKUP MS3106A 10SL 3S Figure 5 MCP Coil Connection Main Connector REDIPULSE PICKUP Uu T q Uu o 4 to o y m Uu Figure 6 Redi Pulse Open Collector Coil Connection HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 45 Installation 1 01 1 07 Connections The following figures illustrate example input and output connections for 1 01 1 07 Please refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for details on the proper hardware configuration of these options ULN2003AN Dc POWER I O COM SUPPLY 6
58. r linearization method This menu is displayed when Meter factor table fwd is selected for linearization method For every point of the table enter frequency in Hz and K factor value oe This menu is displayed when Meter factor table rev is selected for linearization method This table is used for reversed flow on bi directional systems UVC table forward E selected for linearization method For every point Of the table enter frequency viscosity in Hz ctsk UVC table reverse This menu is ad when UVC table fwd i is Ug This m menu is displayed when UVC table rev is selected for linearization method This table is used for reversed flow on bi directional systems with dual coil meter a HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Menu Structure 3 5 Slot Configuration For each slot 1 8 select the module type that is installed in this slot Select NONE if there is no module installed in the slot Note that the list of available modules for a given slot varies from slot to slot according to the slot module compatibility table Address Menu item E Selection Comments Eon Slot 1 None Select a module that is installed in this slot RTD Analog Input Analog output E Dual relay 7 Digital VO Pulse out RS232 A IA MA CROCO RR j pres Slot 2 None Select a module that is installed in this slot E E RTD Analog Input Analog output Dual relay 7 Digital VO
59. r selecting the type of flow input that will be used The following figures illustrate the proper switch settings for a variety of flow sensors EE MAG lg RF 1 MAG lg RF 2 MAG Wr RF 1 MAG lI T RF 2 Figure 3 Redi Pulse Open Collector Coil Connection Figure 4 MCP Coil Connection 56 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Hardware Configuration Dual Coil Pulse Security Flow B Module must be installed for the Pulse Security Function Digital 1 08 is not available when Pulse Security is enabled Figure 16 illustrates the proper switch settings to enable pulse security LLI LO ISO JW FLOWB ISO Ll FLOWB ISO 8 Ll e RATE SW3 Figure 5 Switch Settings to Enable Pulse Security Digital I O 1 7 I O1 1 07 can be configured individually for input or output by setting SW2 and SW3 1 When configured as an output SW is used to select whether the output is 5V 10V or Open Collector OUT IN I O1 W I O7 OUT W I O7 IN 102 Es aii 03 g W y04 W W 705 WO B j 106 Mo i SW 2 SW 3 Figure 6 SW2 and SW3 1 for Selecting Digital Input or Output Shown Configured as Output 10V OC 5V I O1 1 02 1 03 1 04 I O5 1 06 1 07 I 08 Figure 7 Selecting 5V 10V or Open Collector Output on SW I Shown Configured as Open Collector HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 57 Hardware Configuration Digital 1 08 O8 is an output only It can be configured for is
60. ration of the Nova Flow using a personal computer Any programmable field available locally on the flow computer is also accessible through WinConfig This chapter provides guidelines for basic operations available through WinConfig Installation Minimum system requirements 486 Processor running Windows 95 NT and a Communications Port Insert the provided disk into the computer Click on the Start menu on the Windows desktop taskbar and select Run Click on Browse and search for the drive in which the disk is located Select Setup and let the Setup Wizard guide the installation process Startup Below is an illustration of the Startup screen that will appear when the WinConfig program e Hoffer Flow Controls Novaflow WinConfig el Figure 1 WinConfig Startup Screen HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 61 Windows Configuration is invoked Make certain that Nova Flow is powered up before attempting to establish communications Connection may be made to the Nova Flow via cable or the infrared interface Click on Communications then on Initialize and select the appropriate Com port designation and Com port type After making the appropriate selections click on OK and verify that the COMM Window in the bottom right corner of the screen displays OK After establishing Communications the Startup screen will display the detected Unit Type software version and the electronic
61. rse flow 12 mA is O flow and 20 mA is maximum forward flow The FWD REV function in the I O Configuration for Flow B must be enabled When entering Min and Max parameters for the Analog Output Configuration enter the maximum reverse flow rate in the Min field preceded with a negative sign Enter the maximum forward flow rate in the Max field HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 2 Menu Structure 28 RS232 Module EERRRRRRRRARRTARREERESRSTRRRRFARRARTTRRETEERRRRZERQSRRTRFRARARRRARTARARRRTRAWRARRRRRARRRRRRRARARRRAREEFPEFEPHEEFEPPERFFEFFEFEFEFFEFEPEFFEEEFEEEEEERRPMEMEEEEMEEEMEEMEMMMEMR MAMMA O00 9060604 0809900 0 99 989809900 9 98 089890000 eee eee RS485 Module Address Menuitem Off Modbus E N A Mode Bad Pulse Output Module Address Menu item N A Function Modbus Printer Selection On Off Pulse U Pulse V Pulse M 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Select Modbus for communication with a PC computer or Modbus master Select Printer for Select Modbus for communication with a PC computer or Modbus master Select a function for the pulse out U uncorrected volume V corrected volume M mass HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual System Configuration 3 2 1 Utility Functions SENERERRRRRRRARRRRRSARRRRRRARRRRRRRRARAREERTRRTEPOEZ SHITERSTATATSHRRARARTFRRARTAARANRSHAATOA QUUM pa Enter a number of seconds
62. scale HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Menu Structure Program Menu 4 2 SYSTEM 4 3 CHANNEL CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION B d E CALCULATION METHOD 4 2 1 UTILITY FUNCTIONS Liquid volume Keypad time out Liquid mass Keypad enable Gas volume Language E as mass Jj Date iu COMPENSATION METHOD None M J Default temp Default density Defalul T amp P 4 2 2 PASSWORD PIN Temp Temp amp Pressure x Temp Default Press 4 2 4 BASE CONDITIONS Density NIST OIML d Normal a PTB DEFAULT CONDITION Sirim Temperature Asian Pressure Custom Density NBP E Z base conditions per cers SELECT FLUID ef density water air Fluid 1 Fluid 2 Fluid 3 4 2 3 FLUID PROPERTIES l Fluid 4 Ne J N G UNITS 4 2 3 X FLUID 1 4 English default A Metric default g English custom 4 2 3 X 1 DENSITY TABLE METAN P NE J 4 2 3 X 2 UVC TABLE l o HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 19 Menu Structure 20 Program Menu 4 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4 2 1 UTILITY FUNCTIONS Keypad time out Keypad enable Language Date Time 4 2 2 PASSWORD PIN 4 2 4 BASE CONDITIONS NIST OIML Normal PTB Sirim Asian Custom NBP Z base conditions Ref density units Ref density water air 4 2 3 FLUID PROPERTIES 4 2 3 X FLUID 1
63. slot 5 Accessories Options F Flowmeter mounted for ND H Heater for ND amp E options only Enclosure Style P Panel Mount ND Mounted on door with keypad accessible E Explosion Proof Visible thru window C Portable Alarms H L R1 4 amp dual spst high speed 200 Hz H L R2 Dual spdt 10 amp relays Power Input 1 115 Vac 50 60 Hz 2 220 Vac 50 60 Hz 10 30Vde Temperature Pressure Compensation Analog and RTD Inputs T1 Two 4 20mA two 100 ohm RTD inputs T2 Two 1 5Vdc two 100 ohm RTD inputs T3 One 4 20mA one 1 5Vdc two 100 RTD inputs T4 Two 4 20mA two 1000 ohm RTD inputs T5 Two 1 5Vdc two 1000 ohm RTD inputs T6 One 4 20mA one 1 5Vdc two 1000 ohm RTD inputs Z Add Z Compressability software after all options above for gas odel Number amp Hardware Code Hardware Code In addition to the model number Nova Flow units are labeled with a hardware code to help the factory identify hardware configuration Hardware code consists of 4 or 8 group of symbols letters and numbers representing modules in the order they are installed in the chassis Each symbol stands for one module A X indicates there is no module installed in the corresponding slot The first four symbols represent modules installed in the Block 1 the second four symbols represent modules installed in the Block 2 The second four symbols are deleted if there are no modules in the Block 2 slots This also
64. te model number of each item to be connected and locate the appropriate manual s and or drawing s Identify all model numbers exactly before making any connections A number of options and accessories may be added to the main instrument which are not shown on the basic user wiring Consult the appropriate option or accessory user manual before connecting it to the system In many cases a system wiring drawing is available and may be requested from HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS INC HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS policy is to make running changes not model changes whenever an improvement is possible This affords our customers the latest in technology and engineering The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice RETURN REQUESTS INQUIRIES Direct all warranty and repair requests inquiries to the Hoffer Flow Controls Customer Service Department telephone number 252 331 1997 or 1 800 628 4584 BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT S TO HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN A RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION RMA NUMBER FROM HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS The assigned RMA number should then be marked on the outside
65. ter using serial communications The serial communication to Nova Flow can be established via RS 232 RS 485 or the infrared port using standard Modbus RTU protocol Remote mode is similar to manual mode in that each batch must be started independently When a batch is stopped remotely prior to completion the next start command will resume the batch from where it ended and continue to completion Refer to the Communications section of this manual for a list of available Modbus commands PREWARN TYPES The Prewarn output is used in dual stage batching processes to control a flow reduction valve to eliminate overflow due to valve turn off delay The available prewarn methods are described below None Prewarn is not used when performing single stage control valve batch processes Manual Prewarn output is activated when total reaches the value entered in the Prewarn Point field in Operate mode The Prewarn Point value should be smaller than the Batch Size value Timed Timed Prewarn calculates the prewarn point based on a user entered delay time seconds and flow rate The entered time represents the valve delay time in seconds When the calculated prewarn point is reached the prewarn output is turned off HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 35 enu Structure 36 Compensated Compensated prewarn calculates the prewarn point based on the amount of overflow from the previous three batches and automatically adjust the prewarn point
66. to RTDI Al to RTD2 AI3 to Analog CH1 and AI4 to Analog CH2 A D counts for a configured input should always be between 0 and 4095 during normal operation As the transmitter signal increases the number of A D counts should also increase As the RTD temperature increases the number of A D counts should also increase If the counts become O or 4095 either the module has not been installed configured or calibrated or there 1s an RTD or Transmitter failure lot RID1 1255 RTD2 4095 Al1 2354 AI2 4095 Use EXIT key to move up to the Diagnostics Main Menu Figure 5 RTD Analog Input Diagnostics Screen HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 39 Menu Structure 5 BASE CONDITIONS Base temperature and pressure selected in the program menu can viewed in this menu Nova Flow uses base conditions to calculate corrected total volume and corrected flow rate 40 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Communications Communications Nova Flow can be equipped with up to three serial ports and the infrared port Serial ports can be used for programming the Nova Flow printing communication with a personal computer or with a Modbus master device When all three ports are installed and active the priority 1s given to the communication port in Slot 4 For programming Nova Flow from a personal computer using Hoffer configuration program refer to the Windows configuration section For serial port wiring refer to the Insta
67. yed if the operator attempts to clear RUNNING totals or make configuration changes while flow is present 78 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual Appendix E Batch Timing Diagrams Appendix E Batch Timing Diagrams N F Batch timing 7 11 00 Manual mode Start Prewarn EoB Manual mode Start Stop Start new batch Prewarn EoB Reset HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual 79 Appendix E Batch Timing Diagrams N F Batch timing 7 11 00 Auto Continue mode Start Stop Start continue Prewarn EoB Reset 80 HP 304 Nova Flow Batch Controller Manual

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