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1. Figure 1 1 Typical XFC6200EX Installation Functions of the XFC6200EX Functions of the XFC6200EX reflect a design that is practical straight forward and efficient The XFC6200EX is simple to use and easy to learn and it saves time usually spent on calculations and report preparation The XFC6200EX allows you to perform the following with minimum effort maximum speed and greater accuracy Complete log period flow and operational records reported hourly default including Average static pressure Average differential pressure Average flowing temperature Corrected volume total Corrected energy total Operating status and alarms Continued on Next Page 1 3 Functions of the XFC6200EX Cont Complete daily flow records including Average static pressure Average differential pressure Average flowing temperature Average Extension Corrected volume total Corrected energy total Operating status and alarms Complete daily operation statistics including XFC6200EX Capabilities 1 4 Percent flowing time Percent back flow time Percent out of limits programmable on SP DP Tf and Flow Rate Minimum and maximum values for SP DP Tf and Flow Rate The records and statistics generated are based on the following calculation methods of the XFC6200EX Calculation of flow rates and volumes in accordance with AGA 3 85 AGA 3 92 AGA 7 or ISO 5167 Calcula
2. Figure 2 14 Solar Panel Installation Continued on Next Page Solar Panel Installation Cont Instructions step Procedure 1 Attach 2 pipe Coupling to top end of 6270 OEU mounting pipe Securely tighten Install 2 pipe extension into Coupling and securely tighten 3 Check solar panel using Digital MultiMeter to verify polarity and output voltage Voltage will vary depending on amount of sun angle to sun etc 4 Install Solar Panel on mounting bracket if required with provided hardware Install Solar Panel Cable if required Attach Solar Panel mounting plate to top end of 2 extension pipe with U bolts and associated mounting hardware Do not tighten U bolts until Solar Panel has been correctly orientated For northern hemispheres position Solar Panel facing South for southern hemispheres position Solar Panel facing North For optimum charging solar panel should not be in shadows for any portion of the day Panel should be kept clean for maximum charging KLET The sun s orientation in the sky varies from summer to winter Keep this FYI A in mind when installing the solar panel to make sure there are no obstructions during the entire year DO NOT connect other end of cable to 6270 OEU until instructed to do so AND main Battery Pack has been connected Remove hole plug from OEU and install cord connector Remove nut sealing ring and grommet from cord connect
3. 2d GROUND WIRE GRN L BREATHER DRAIN PROCESS MARKER 1 2 METAL CLAD SEALING O RING TERMINAL SPACE CONNECTOR Figure 2 16 AC Charger Outlet Box Installation Continued on Next Page 2 21 AC Charging Unit Installation Cont Procedure Cont Feed AC Charger s DC power lines into enclosure see Figure To prevent moisture from entering enclosure after installing AC Battery Pack Charger unit be certain O ring side of metal backed sealing O ring is against enclosure Loosen terminal screws insert red wire into plus array terminal and black wire in negative array terminal see Figure 2 17 Retighten screws Connect green wire to one of the grounding screws located on bottom of enclosure Pipe the conduit and associated AC wiring into the AC Charger conduit box The AC Charger is rated at either 120 VAC 60 Hz or 240 VAC 50 Hz Connect the 120 V hot and neutral or the two hot wires for 240 V to Terminals of the AC Charger Connect the ground wire to the green screw Verify that the DC power wires are terminated properly inside the 6270 OEU cabinet and that the main Battery Pack plug is already connected Apply AC power to the AC Charger AC Ground Wire GRN 3 CONDUIT FROM y AC POWER SOURCE TO CHA T F1 1 2 AMP FUSE F2 2 AMP FUSE DRAIN Figure 2 17 AC Charger Inside Conduit Enclosure 2 22 Overview Chapter 3
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5. Proportional Integral Derivative PID Controllers are designed to eliminate the need for continuous operator attention An example would be the cruise control in a car or a house thermostat These controllers are used to automatically adjust some variable to hold the measurement or process variable at the set point The set point is where you would like the measurement to be Error is defined as the difference between set point and measurement 6 31 Protocol A formal set of conventions governing the formatting and relative timing of message exchange between two communicating systems PSI Pounds per Square Inch PSIA Pounds per Square Inch Absolute Absolute pressure uses a perfect vacuum as the zero point A perfect vacuum is 0 PSIA PSIA PSIG Atmospheric Pressure PSID Pounds per square inch differential Pressure difference between two points PSIG Pounds per Square Inch Gauge Gauge pressure uses the actual atmospheric pressure as the zero point PSIS Pounds per square inch standard Pressure referenced to a standard atmosphere PTB Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt Federal Physical Technical Office or Technical Institute for Certification PTC See Positive Temperature Co efficient Fuse Pulse Input Any digital input to a meter usually a turbine that is used to measure pulses over a time period This calculates volume and flow rate for each period of time Pulse Mode An ope
6. 18 Le 2 44 OPTIONAL EXTERNAL 3 285 2 80 PCCU FLAMEPROOF HOUSING 2101416 001 GROUNDING SCREW Figure 1 5 XFC6200EX Enclosure Right Side Continued on Next Page 1 11 XFC6200EX Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx The XFC6200EX Main Processor Board is mounted inside the front end cap directly behind the Display Assembly see Figure 1 6 User applicable connections on this board consist of the four connectors which allow attachment of the EXIMV Display Board Lithium Battery and the Termination Board This board uses a low power processor running at 11 0592 MHz with data stored in 512K SRAM that has a lithium backup battery The application programs are stored in 512K Flash the flash loader is stored in 512K PROM and Registry and Configuration files are stored in 32K E PROM Other circuitry processes the inputs from the TRANSDUCER and Termination Board and provides interfaces to the LCD Assembly and the PCCU Connection see Table 1 5 The 2101471 xxx Main Processor Board contains the characterization files FYI O for the EXIMV Transducer Therefore when either the Board or the Transducer need replaced the new replacement contains both parts guidelines stipulated in the Certification Drawings shipped with this unit Installation and or Maintenance of electric components should follow caution and adhere to local codes View A View B Primary Component Side Secondary Compone
7. a mm Countersunk Hex Head a al E 5 Figure 4 8 EXIMV Installation Overview Collect Data from unit 2 Back up all configuration and data files While in PCCU use the Instructions Save and Restore Utility found under File Utilities in the Operate drop down menu or by clicking the Save and Restore Utility button on the toolbar 3 In the Save and Restore window click the Save Station Files button Continued on Next Page 4 12 Replacing Transducer EXIMV and Main Processor Board Cont Step Procedure Cont When the Save Station Files window appears verify the default name and path for the files Click OK this will save the R drive files When finished saving the Station Files a new window will offer the option to Restore the Station Files to the S Drive select No mA Although there are Save buttons in the Entry Mode screens which P allows the user to backup Entry mode data items a complete system backup is only accomplished by using the Save and Restore Utility 6 Open manifold high low equalizer valves see Figure 4 9 7 Using orifice tap valves close off both upstream and downstream These two valves connect Meter Run high low output lines to transducer 8 Open vent valve to atmosphere 9 Completely disconnect high low manifold lines from tran
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9. File Utilities in the Operate drop down menu or by clicking the Save and Restore Utility button on the toolbar Instructions When the Save Station Files window appears verify the default name and path for the files Click OK this will save the R drive files When finished saving the Station Files a new window will offer the option to Restore the Station Files to the S Drive If you select Yes the Station Files will be downloaded to the S Drive 3 In the Save and Restore window click the Save Station Files button 4 2 Restoring Configuration Files Following some maintenance procedures or when configuration files need to be downloaded to the Flow Computer the Restore function will accomplish this If prior to performing maintenance the Save Configuration Files was used these files were downloaded to your laptop s hard drive or on a floppy disk The Restore function downloads these files into the Flow Computer s S Drive This safeguards your data and allows you to re start the unit without the hassle of re configuring the XFC6200EX should any problem arise Step Procedure While in PCCU use the Save and Restore Utility found under File Utilities in the Operate drop down menu or by clicking the Save and Restore Utility button on the toolbar Instructions In the Save and Restore window click the Restore Station Files button When the
10. Take meter run out of service Replace the orifice plate If you would like to record a Volume Calculation go to the Entry screen select the measurement tube and move to the Commands tab Set the Reset Log Period command to Yes This forces a new record to be written based on the old orifice plate size If you would also like to simultaneously zero the accumulated volume you may use the Reset Volume command instead Totalflow recommends performing either the Reset Log Period or the FYI Pi Reset Volume command to close out the current period using the old plate and begin a new period using the new plate thus making the audit trail accurate In PCCU enter the new orifice plate diameter Return meter to service 4 24 How to Change Orifice Plate Cont Instructions Leaving Run In Service Procedure Senior Fitting Step Procedure Place XFC6200EX in HOLD by entering the calibration mode so constant SP DP and Temperature values are used while the orifice plate is being changed 2 Replace the orifice plate 3 Exit the Calibration mode releasing the Hold of the SP DP and Temperature If you would like to record a Volume Calculation go to the Entry screen select the measurement tube and move to the Commands tab Change the value for the Reset Log Period to Yes This forces a new record to be written based on the old orifice plate size If you would also like to simultaneously zero the accu
11. The total number of ampere hours or watt hours that can be withdrawn from a cell battery under specified conditions of discharge over a predetermined number of cycles or the cycle life Current Current is measured in amps milliamps and microamps It is the passage of electrons Conventional current flows from positive to negative Electrons flow from negative to positive called electron flow Cursor Dots used to indicate the location of the next character or symbol to be entered Custody Transfer The legal and commercial transfer of a commodity such as natural gas LNG etc from one party to another Custody Transfer The Custody Transfer Transaction is the hand off of the physical commodity Transaction from one operator to another Cut Off Voltage The cell battery voltage at which the discharge is terminated CV Calorific Value European value of heating content Cycle One complete sequence of events One complete alteration of an AC current or Volt The discharge and subsequent charge of a rechargeable cell battery is called a cycle Cycle Life The number of cycles under specified conditions which were available from a rechargeable cell battery before it fails to meet specified criteria as to performance Cycle Time The time usually expressed in seconds for a controller to complete one on off cycle Cyclic Redundancy Check An ongoing verification of the validity of transmitted and recei
12. Typical DI Point Schematic DI Connection Example DI Connection Example Open Circuit Voltage 5VDC Internally pulled up to 5VDC Nom Short Circuit Leakage Current Input Capacitance 395uA typical 0 1 ufd typical Max Voltage Range 0 5VDC to 15VDC Max Frequency Input 100Hz 50 duty cycle with de bounce enabled 10KHz 50 duty cycle with de bounce disabled Dry Contact Open Collector or Active Voltage Minimum contact resistance to activate input 10000 Maximum voltage to deactivate the input 3 1V referenced to GND terminal Minimum voltage to activate the input 0 5V referenced to GND terminal Conductor pairs must be shielded to prevent spurious signals 5 m 10K w DEBOUNCE SELECT gt X INPUT SENSE GND ON BOARD CIRCUITRY FIELD WIRING POINT CONNECTIONS 5 INPUT sG sSG SIG siIG gt if M P SENSE 1UF 4 OPTO NPN N COUPLER SWITCH Dina SELECT cnp cndD GND GND 2 OR OR i a TYPICAL VOLTAGE INPUT FIELD p ON BOARD CIRCUITRY FIELD WIRING 5 km 15 VDC MAX 10K Y INPUT SIGNAL W OUTPUT gt SIG sic gt fi W gt Senge 5 0 5 VDC Ae ii 0 5 VDC MIN a Q E m uw DEBOUNCE SELECT COMMON GND GND GND gt 1L_ SS Continued on Next Page 1 15 XFC6200EX Termination Boa
13. XFC6200EX Startup This Chapter generally describes the steps required to get a newly installed XFC6200EX system up and running Specific information required to complete each step depending on your equipment choice is discussed in the PCCU32 help files or the Operations manual for the FS 2 Portable Calibration and Collection Unit Highlights In this chapter you will learn about Topics See Page Laptop Computer running PCCU32 3 2 FS 2 Handheld PCCU 3 2 Start Up and Configuration 3 3 Local Communication 3 3 Date Time 3 3 Station ID 3 3 Location 3 3 Security System 3 4 Contract Hour 3 4 Volume Calculation Period 3 5 Log Period 3 5 Calculation Type 3 5 Super Compressibility Calculation Fpv 3 6 Constants 3 8 Alarm Limits 3 9 Put XFC6200EX On Line 3 9 Reset Volume 3 9 Program Display 3 10 Continued on Next Page 3 1 Overview Cont Viz FYI 3 Before you begin the tasks outlined in this Chapter Chapter 2 A Installation should be completed N Once the unit is installed the next step is to connect directly to the unit with a laptop or handheld FS 2 and begin the setup process The PCCU software will actually read the device default values programmed at the factory These preset values are based on the type of product ordered and programmed for the most widely used configuration Specific information required to complete each step d
14. One thousand volts 1kV Voltage Electrical pressure the force which causes current to flow through a conductor Voltage must be expressed as a difference of potential between two points since it is a relational term Connecting both voltmeter leads to the same point will show no voltage present although the voltage between that point and ground may be hundred or thousands of volts Voltmeter A meter for reading voltage It is one of the ranges in a multimeter Volume Calculation Period The specified length between reading and calculating volume data Volume Flow Rate Calculated using the area of the full closed conduit and the average fluid velocity in the form Q V x A to arrive at the total volume quantity of flow Q volumetric flowrate V average fluid velocity and A cross sectional area of the pipe VOS Velocity of Sound Warm Start A rebooting technique which will clear most operational errors without damaging either the data or configuration files This causes the equipment to boot from the RDRIVE which is a solid state memory chip Watt Symbol W The unit of power One watt is the product of one volt and one amp Power W Current 1 X Energy E E Volts Wavelength The distance between two points of corresponding phase in consecutive cycles Web Page All the text graphics and sound visible with a single access to a Web site what you see when you request a particul
15. Restore Station Files window appears verify the default name and path for the files Click OK this will restore the files to the S Drive Verify unit is functioning properly Changing XFC6200EX Clock When any measurement applications are instantiated on the XFC changing the clock could affect the time when log period entries are made To protect integrity of accounting audit trails the XFC6200EX handles these types of clock changes as follows FYI 9 Examples are based on a 60 minute Log Period Clock Change When next log period entry is made clock is not altered Not Crossing a Log Period Boundary Example If present time is 4 15 p m and clock is changed to 4 05 p m of the same day the daily flow record is the same Entry reflects accumulation over a 70 minute time period 15 minutes plus 55 minutes Continued on Next Page 4 3 Changing XFC6200EX Clock Cont Forward Clock Forces a log period entry for part of the log period that has accumulated Change Crossing a Log Period Boundary Backward Clock Change Crossing a Log Period Boundary since last log period entry XFC6200EX then advances to a new data flow record and begins maintaining the balance of day s data in newly defined boundary Example If present time is 4 55 p m and clock is changed to 5 05 p m of the same day the entry reflects only a 55 minute average accumulation Then a new flow record is written and this period is al
16. XFC6200EX Termination Board 2101873 xxx Cont Analog Input Al Electrical Specifications Typical Al Point Schematic Al Example Connection Al Example Connection The Totalflow XFC6200EX provides one analog input as a means of receiving data represented by continuously varying voltage current Open Circuit Voltage 1 3 VDC Short Circuit Leakage Current OuA typical Input Impedance 82KO typical 5 TO 5Vdc Measurable Input Voltage Range 5 to 7 VDC Max Voltage on Input 10 VDC SIG Overvoltage SIG TO Protection gt MEASUREMENT Remark CIRCUITRY GND gt TYPICAL 1 5 VDC ON BOARD CIRCUITRY FIELD WIRING W OUTPUT gt se SGH gt SIG TO i oyeronage y MEASUREMENT a Network CIRCUITRY m ma COMMON GND GND GND TYPICAL 2 WIRE 4 20mA ON BOARD CIRCUITRY FIELD DEVICE WIRING POWER SOURCE POS TERM XMTR SIG SIG FIELD DEVICE Overvoltage SIG TO SEOBA Protection gt MEASUREMENT POWER SOURCE COMMON USER INSTALLED Remon CIRCUITRY OR GND TERMINAL GND GND e Continued on Next Page XFC6200EX Termination Board 2101873 xxx Cont TFIO Module Totalflow s modular I O system may be mounted in a DIV 2 or safe area and Expansion interface to the XFC6200EX unit via J2 I O Expansion connector Suppor
17. and may be given individually or totally See the help files in the host software package for more information The XFC6200EX does not send an error message when you have TIP breeched the security level access it simply does not accept value changes Description Format Note Security Code XXXX 4 digit numeric Contract Hour You can program the XFC6200EX to begin the contract day based on your contract or company standards When a XFC6200EX first powers up the contract defaults to midnight FYI Midnight is 00 o clock If any value entered is greater than 23 will force EA the value to 00 midnight N 3 4 Volume Calculation Period Volume Calculation Period is the specified length of time between volume calculations The Volume Calculation Period must be equally divisible into the Log Period The default is 1 minute This ensures that changes made to the calculations are included at the top of the next minute Description Options Volume Calculation Period 1 2 5 10 20 30 60 Log Period Log period is the specified length of time between writing the calculated accumulated volume to record You may record volumes from every minute up to once an hour The default is 60 minutes The XFC6200EX defaults to 960 log periods 40 days x 24 logs A5 minute log period will consume available memory in 8 days Description Options Log Period 1 2 5 10 20 30 60 Calculation
18. and all wiring jumper and terminations have been verified correct the Termination Strip may need replaced but does not typically fail Contact Totalflow Customer Service See Getting Help in the introduction of this manual for instructions Please note that NO wire colors are referenced Individual units may vary Voltage on the following steps may be hard to see using a Digital MultiMeter If available an oscilloscope will provide a more accurate reading To verify the CCU software must be continuously polling the meter 1 Using a oscilloscope if available measure Receiving Data voltage on FCU side of OEU Termination Strip see Figure 5 7 between GND and RXD When data is being transmitted to the XFC6200EX unit voltage should vary between 5 VDC and 5VDC When the unit is receiving data from WinCCU voltage should vary between 5 VDC and 5VDC This would indicate that the unit is receiving data 2 On the OEU FCU side of Termination Strip see Figure 5 7 measure the Request to Send voltage between terminals GND and RTS When the XFC6200EX is sending communication data to WinCCU voltage should be 5 VDC 3 On the OEU Termination Strip measure the Transmitting Data voltage between terminals GND and TXD When data is being transmitted from the XFC6200EX unit voltage should vary between 5 VDC and 5 VDC 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on Transceiver side of Termination Strip 5 If any inaccuracy
19. radio waves The two basic types are Yagi directional or Omni bi directional AO Analog Output AP See Absolute Pressure API 14 3 American Petroleum Institute Report No 14 3 addresses the 1992 equation regarding the AGA 3 method for calculating gas volume across an Orifice Plate API 21 1 American Petroleum Institute Report No 21 1 addresses the equation regarding AGA 8 Fpv or Supercompressibility Factor and the energy content of the gas API Gravity An arbitrary scale expressing the relative density of liquid petroleum products The scale is calibrated in degrees API The formula is DegAPI a 131 5 60 F 60 F where relative density Archive A file containing historical records in a compressed format for more efficient Artificial Drives long term storage and transfer Totalflow archive records are non editable meaning that when they are stored they may not be changed These records are used during an audit of data Techniques for producing oil after depletion or in lieu of natural drives includes water flooding natural gas re injection inert gas injection flue gas injection and in situ combustion Artificial Lift Any of the techniques other than natural drives for bringing oil to the surface ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange A very popular standard method of encoding alphanumeric characters into 7 or 8 binary bits ASME American Society of Mechanical Engin
20. see Figure 2 4 Plate may be mounted to the left or right of pipe as required by installation D Position mounting bracket high enough on pipe to allow slope from Q externally mounted manifold to tap valves see Figure 2 2 2 x 40 Mounting Pipe Saddle Meter Run a U Mounting Bolt Figure 2 3 Typical Pipe Saddle Installation Continued on Next Page 2 5 Pipe Saddle Mount Installation Cont Step Procedure Cont Mounting of the XFC6200EX depends on whether a discrete or block TIP gt manifold is used Proceed to step 6 for discrete manifold mounting instructions or step 7 for block manifold mounting instructions To verify direction of flow look at the and signs on the transducer tag Plus indicates the high side Upstream and Minus indicates the low side Downstream If using a discrete manifold mount the XFC6200ExX directly to the bracket and then screw the tubing from the discrete manifold into the bottom of the XFC6200EX s transducer If using a block manifold sandwich the manifold between the XFC6200Ex s transducer and the top of the mounting bracket Thin block manifolds as shown in Figure 2 5 can be mounted with four bolts inserted up through the bottom of the bracket through the manifold and into the threaded holes of the XFC6200EX transducer Larger block manifolds with flanges on top and bottom will require separate hardware to mount the manifold t
21. ACK See Acknowledgment Acknowledgment This refers to a response over a remote communication device to a request such as a PING Basically saying I m here and saw your request ACM See Analyzer Control Module 6 1 Acoustics Active Analog Output The degree of sound The nature cause and phenomena of the vibrations of elastic bodies which vibrations create compressional waves or wave fronts which are transmitted through various media such as air water wood steel etc Analog Output to a host providing power to the host Active Mode An operational mode used by the LevelMaster for measuring dual float levels by applying a signal to the primary windings reading the voltage level on the secondary windings and using an algorithm to determine the oil and water levels Adapter A mechanism or device for attaching non mating parts ADC See Analog to Digital Converter Address A unique memory designation for location of data or the identity of a peripheral device allows each device on a single communications line to respond to its own message Adiabatic Expansion The expansion of a gas vapor or liquid stream from a higher pressure to a lower pressure in which there is no heat transfer between the gas vapor or liquid and the surroundings Adsorption The process by which gaseous components are adsorbed on solids because of their molecular attraction to the solid surface Aerial A lengt
22. How to Change Orifice Plate 4 24 Continued on Next Page 4 1 Overview Cont Maintenance If installation calibration and maintenance assistance is required user Support can contact the Totalflow Service Department USA 800 442 3097 or International 001 918 338 4880 Returning Before returning a component call for a Return Authorization Number Part s for RA If a Totalflow electronic component is to be returned for repair Repair securely wrap it in protective anti static packaging Affix the RA number to the outside of return package Parts shipments must be prepaid by customer Any part not covered by original System Warranty will be shipped to customer F O B Backing up Configuration Files Before you begin any maintenance on your XFC you should collect the data and back up all configuration files to your laptop s hard drive or a floppy disk This safeguards your data and allows you to re start the unit without the hassle of re configuring the XFC6200EX should any problem arise Although there are Save buttons in the Entry Mode screens which allows the user to backup Entry mode data items a complete system backup is only accomplished by using the Save and Restore Utility When using this utility to backup files the user should also download the files to the S Drive in case of a Cold start Collect data from unit While in PCCU use the Save and Restore Utility found under
23. If there is NO continuity continue to next step Check continuity of each red wire to each white wire Meter should read approximately 100 to 140 Ohms continue to Step 13 If NOT RTD is defective and should be replaced If Probe is still not functioning correctly re check wiring using supplied diagram If no wiring error was found perform RTD Current Source Troubleshooting 5 9 RTD Current Source Resistive Test If readings from the RTD are still suspect following the RTD Probe Continuity test follow the Instructions below to test the current source on the Termination Board to verify it is receiving power Required e Totalflow Diagnostics Kit 2017373 Equipment e Digital MultiMeter w alligator clip leads Instructions Procedure Begin by disconnecting power from Termination Board Remove connection from J16 see Figure 5 4 Remove connectors for any external connections J3 Analog In J6 Digital In J5 Digital Output J19 Communication Port 1 J20 Communication Port 2 Disconnect RTD connection J8B RTD Set DMM to 200 mVDC Select RTD Test Resistance value by selecting resistor test connector from FCU Diagnostic Kit or make one using a resistor appropriate for your unit Substitute RTD Probe wiring by connecting either a 100 OHM or 123 OHM Resistor across J8 connector terminals 3 and 4 Connect a jumper wire between terminals 2 and 3 Connect a jumper wire between terminals 4 and 5 Clip the pos
24. Signal Any communication between message based devices consisting of a write to a signal register Signal Generator A circuit that produces a variable and controllable signal Signed Integer Can represent a number half the size of a unsigned integer including a negative number Sink Device such as a load that consumes power or conducts away heat Skip Days Extra Daily records for recording events that require the start of a new day i e Volume Reset Backward Time change over the hour and Contract Hour change SNAM Italy s Certification Board SNR Signal to Noise Ratio SoftCONTROL Softing s IEC compiler environment Softing Maker and distributor of the IEC compiler softCONTROL Software The non physical parts of a computer system that include computer programs such as the operating system high level languages applications programs etc 6 35 Solar cell A cell that produces current under sunlight Solenoid A coil of wire that is long compared to its diameter through which a current will flow and produce a magnetic flux to push or pull a rod called an armature SOS See Speed of Sound Source Device that provides signal power or energy to a load SP See Static Pressure Span The difference between the upper and lower limits of a range expressed in the same units as the range Specific Gravity The ratio of the mass of a solid or liquid to the mass of a
25. Totalflow Control System for LevelMaster Tank Units Tap To cut threads in a round hole so that other fittings or equipment can be screwed into the hole Also to make an opening in a vessel or pipe TBUS Communication abbreviation for Transmit Bus TCD See Thermal Conductivity Detector TCP IP TCP IP This is the basic communication format for the Internet and for much of what happens on a corporate network Virtually all networked PCs and other computers have an IP address having the format xxx XXX XXX XXX XXX can range from 0 to 255 in most cases You can see the ip address of your PC by going to the start menu selecting run and entering cmd A DOS Box will be displayed on your screen Type ipconfig to get the ip address When you enter a URL e g www totalflow com in a browser a DNS server on the network resolves this into an IP address and directs your request to the machine with that address TDS32 Totalflow DDE Server that allows Microsoft Windows applications with DDE capabilities to communicate with Totalflow s equipment For example data can be retrieved and placed in an Excel spreadsheet Temperature Coefficient An experimental number used to modify the calibration of a device Totalflow transducer to account for changes in environmental temperature Temperature Error The maximum change in output at any measurand value within the specified range when the trans
26. Type When the XFC6200EX is powered up initially the default is AGA 3 1985 You have the option of setting the calculation method to AGA 3 1985 AGA 3 1992 ISO 5167 or AGA 7 Once you have determined the calculation type you may toggle specific factors on or off depending upon their availability Once you have selected the Calculation type only those applicable parameters shown in Table 3 1 will be visible Calculation type and many of the factors involved with setting up the TIP calculations are usually dictated by your sales contract or by company policy Continued on Next Page 3 5 Calculation Type Cont Table 3 1 Configurable Calculation Factors Calculation Parameter AGA 3 1985 AGA 3 1992 AGA 7 ISO 5167 Fpb Pressure Base Factor Yes N A N A N A Ftb Temperature Base Factor Yes N A N A N A Fg Specific Gravity Factor Yes N A N A N A Fb Orifice Factor Yes N A N A N A Ftf Flowing Temperature Factor Yes N A N A N A Y Expansion Factor Yes Yes N A Yes Fr Reynolds Number Yes N A N A N A Fa Orifice Thermal Expansion Factor Yes N A Fpv Supercompressibility Factor 1 Yes Yes Fw Water Vapor Factor 4 Yes Yes Faux Full Well Stream Factor Yes Yes Cd Coefficient of Discharge Yes Fp Fpv method NX19 Fixed Yes Ft for Fov method NX19 Fixed Yes Coefficient of Discharge Calc Type N A Fpc Pressure Correction Factor N A Ftc Temperature Correction Factor N A Fs Fpv Compressibility Factor N A S
27. Velocity and D Inside diameter of pipe RFI See Radio Frequency Interference Ribbon Cable A flat cable in which the conductors are side by side rather than in a bundle ROM See Read Only Memory RRTS Communication abbreviation for Remote Ready To Send RS 232 See Recommended Standard 232 RS 422 See Recommended Standard 422 RS 485 See Recommended Standard 485 RT See Runtime RTD See Resistant Temperature Detector RTDB See Real Time Data Base RTOS See Real Time Operating System RTS Communication abbreviation for Ready To Send RTU See Remote Terminal Unit Runtime The time required for an acoustic signal to travel from point A to point B This measurement is used in calculating the speed of Sound gas velocity and volume in the TotalSonic Meter RXD Communication abbreviation for Receive Data S N Serial Number The whole Serial Number is made up of a prefix of 5 digits and the suffix a 10 digit configuration number Saddle A fitted plate held in place by clamps straps heat fusion or welding over a hole punched or drilled in a gas main to which a branch line or service line connection is made The saddle also may serve as a reinforcing member for repair Sample Loop A tube with a given volume used in conjunction with a valve for measuring and holding the sample gas before pushing it into the chromatograph column Saturated Hydrocarbons Hydrocarbons that contain onl
28. Waiting for response after transmission Exception Alarm Processing ID Recognized Recognized and receiving request Listen Cycle Flashes if this remote port is active and running Totalflow Remote Protocol Flashes in sync with listening cycle that occurs at 1 2 or 4 second intervals May not be visible if baud rate is faster than 2400 Annunciator will remain on if listen cycle is set to zero MODBUS ASCII MODBUS ASCII protocol selected for the port assigned to this annunciator MODBUS RTU MODBUS RTU protocol is selected for the port assigned to this annunciator Local Protocol Displayed when PCCU port is active and running Totalflow Local Protocol a M Oom eee ID Recognized The ID has been recognized but is waiting for Sync Measurement Application Back Flow Condition Visible only when DP variable displayed Zero Flow Condition Visible only when Flow Rate displayed Hold Displayed when PCCU has entered Calibration Mode on a Measurement Application Alarm Condition Need to view alarm You may need to compare application limits to current values to determine where the alarm condition is present A to D Failure Displayed if A to D Converter s Differential Pressure Absolute Static Pressure or temperature readings exceed maximum counts or are less than minimum counts 1 8 XFC6200EX Computer Hardware Overview The Totalflow XFC6200EX computers are housed in an explosion proof enclosure It s co
29. WinCCU the host software treats the Zero Transducer command as a calibration therefore when using the Calibration Adjustment feature the last five pressure markers are used For more information on the effects of the Zero Transducer command in WinCCU see the WinCCU Help files 4 23 RTD Bias The RTD Resistive Temperature Detector does not require calibration However it can be made to match another reference source Adjustments are accomplished by entering temperature bias which shifts the RTD probe curve either positive or negative Setting The XFC6200EX temperature calculations can be set to the following XFC6200EX conditions Temperature Selection of Fixed Tf Used in Calculations causes fixed temperature to be used in flow calculations e Selection of Fixed Tf and Tf Device Connected will record RTD temperature while using fixed temperature in calculations e Selection of Tf Device Connected and not use Fixed T measures and uses RTD temperature in calculations However if the RTD fails the Fixed Temperature will be used for calculations TIP Selecting Tf Device Connected only does not force the unit to use the Calculation flowing temperature in its calculations You must turn off the Use Fixed Tf selection How to Change Orifice Plate Use one of the following procedures when changing an orifice plate Instructions Taking Run Out of Service Procedure Simplex Fitting
30. answer to this developing market is the XSeries equipment EMC See Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI See Electromagnetic Interference Emitter One terminal of a transistor EN Euro Norm European Standard Enagas Spain s Certification Board Encoder A device that converts linear or rotary displacement into digital or pulse signals The most popular type of encoder is the optical encoder which uses a rotating disk with alternating opaque areas a light source and a photodetector Environmental Conditions All conditions in which a transducer may be exposed during shipping storage handling and operation EPROM See Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory The PROM can be erased by ultraviolet light or electricity Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory ROM that can be erased using Ultraviolet Light The EPROM maybe re programmed by removing the EPROM from the circuit and using special equipment to write to it Ethane C2H6 Ethylene C2H4 A colorless hydrocarbon gas of slight odor having a gross heating value of 1 773 Btu per cubic foot and a specific gravity of 1 0488 It is a normal constituent of natural gas A colorless hydrocarbon gas of slight odor having a gross heating value of 1 604 Btu per cubic foot and a specific gravity of 0 9740 It is usually present in manufactured gas constituting one of its elements EU European Union Formerly known as the European Community EC Member
31. device that responds to a physical stimulus heat light sound pressure motion flow and so on and produces a corresponding electrical signal Sensor File The Sensor File contains all the setup calibration information of the unit The Sensor File is a dat file and by default is named after the base serial number proceeded by an s such as s00108 dat Although the name can be overwritten it is recommended that the default name be kept Serial I O A common form of data transmission in which the bits of each character are sent one at a time over the line Serial Port A communications interface that uses one data line to transfer data bits sequentially On the IBM PC the serial port refers to a standard asynchronous serial interface which uses the 8250 16450 16550 family of UART s Service Life The period of useful life usually in hours or minutes of a primary cell battery before a predetermined cut off voltage is reached Set Point The temperature at which a controller is set to control a system Set Point A level or control point in a feedback system SFC Sequential Function Chart IEC supported programming language SG Acronym for Specific Gravity Short Circuit A connection of comparatively low resistance accidentally or intentionally made between points on a circuit between which the resistance is normally much greater Also called a bridge or short such as when solder from two tracks touch on a PC board SIG See Signal
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33. exists investigate wiring errors Continued on Next Page RS232 OEU Termination Strip 2018339 Test Cont Transceiver Side 7 Flow Computer Side FCU O O WHT ab Mounting Screw 7 BLK HIBS S SJF so MTG 4 S GND GRA 7 YA Cra Mounting Screw GRN m GRN RED m VIO S m BLU YEL QS L YEL ORN O Ol l z Figure 5 7 OEU Termination Strip 2018339 RS 485 Communications The following RS 485 Communications troubleshooting procedures directed from Figure 5 6 will assist the user in what may be the possible cause for indicated error message With the exception of the field wiring directly on the XFC6200EX Termination board 2101873 xxx all other wiring is located inside the 6270 OEU Enclosure Therefore two separate procedures are required for testing 5 23 RS 485 Termination Board 2101873 xxx Test Before performing this test on the Termination Board located inside the Rear End Cap please verify that the wiring is correct see Table 5 4 Table 5 4 RS 485 Field Wiring on XFC6200EX Termination Board 2101873 xxx Description ABRV Description ABRV Jumper 19 COMM 1 Jumper 20 COMM 2 Pin 1 Receive Bus BUS Receive Bus BUS Pin 2 Receive Bus BUS Receive Bus BUS Pin 3 Not Used Not Used Pi
34. flange on a valve another pipe section etc FLASH Re programmable memory onboard an XFC XRC similar to an EPROM except that it can be programmed while in circuit using a Boot Loader Program to write to it Generally used for the operating system and application code space non volatile Flash ADC An Analog to Digital Converter whose output code is determined in a single step by a bank of comparators and encoding logic 6 17 Flash Point The temperature at which a liquid will yield enough flammable vapor to ignite There are various recognized industrial testing methods therefore the method used must be stated Flow Travel of liquids or gases in response to a force i e pressure or gravity Flow Computer XSeries A device placed on location to measure SP DP and temperature to calculate flow of gases or liquids being transferred for remote unattended operation Flow Formulas In the gas industry formulas used to determine gas flow rates or pressure drops in pipelines regulators valves meters etc Flow Rate Actual speed or velocity of fluid movement Flowmeter A device used for measuring the flow or quantity of a moving fluid Fluids Substances that flow freely gases and liquids FM Factory Mutual Research Corporation An organization which sets industrial safety standards FM Approved An instrument that meets a specific set of specifications established by
35. from a transmitting terminal to a signal suitable for transmission over a common carrier or to reconvert the transmitted signal to digital data for acceptance by a receiving terminal Module Typically a board assembly and its associated mechanical parts front panel optional shields and so on A module contains everything required to occupy one or more slots in a mainframe Mole Percent The number of moles of a component of a mixture divided by the total number of moles in the mixture MRB Modbus Request Block When requesting storage space after adding a new Modbus application the file is saved as a mrb file MRM Modbus Register Map When requesting storage space after adding a new Modbus register the file is saved as a mrm file MS Milliseconds One thousandth of a second MSB Most Significant Byte Mueller Bridge A high accuracy bridge configuration used to measure three wire RTD thermometers Multiplex A technique which allows different input or output signals to use the same lines at different times controlled by an external signal Multiplexing is used to save on wiring and I O ports Multi tasking A property of an operating system in which several processes can be run simultaneously Multi tube Sites Locations where many flow tubes are all within a prescribed distance allowing one flow meter with multitube capabilities such as the XSeries product line to monitor and maintain flow
36. may introduce a measurable offset across a very high source impedance Binary Number System based on the number 2 The binary digits are 0 and 1 Binary Coded Decimal A code for representing decimal digits in a binary format 6 5 BIOS Basic Input Output System A program usually stored in ROM which provides the fundamental services required for the operation of the computer These services range from peripheral control to updating the time of day Bipolar A signal range that includes both positive and negative values Bipolar Transistor The most common form of transistor Bit Binary Digit the smallest unit of binary data One binary digit either 0 or 1 See also byte Bits Per Second Unit of data transmission rate Blue Dot Technology Technological changes to the DC and ACM Modules decreasing noise by changing ground Allows amplification of the results gains resolution Board Common name used to identify the Main Electronic Board Also called Motherboard Engine Card and Circuit Board Boiling Point The temperature at which a substance in the liquid phase transforms to the gaseous phase commonly refers to the boiling point of water which is 100 C 212 F at sea level Bottom Solids and Water Refers to materials that settle to the bottom of an oil tank including the heavy water Bounce Bouncing is the tendency of any two metal contacts in an e
37. members Highlights In this chapter you will learn about Topic See Page Functions of the XFC6200EX 1 3 Log Period Records 1 5 Display Function 1 6 Display Annunciators 1 7 XFC6200EX Computer Hardware 1 9 Overview 1 9 XFC6200EX Enclosure 1 9 XFC6200EX Main Processor Board 210147 1 xxx 1 12 XFC6200EX Termination Board 2101873 xxx 1 13 Explosion Proof Multivariable Transducer EXIMV 1 18 Display Assembly 1 19 Resistive Temperature Detector RTD 1 20 6270 Optional Equipment Unit OEU 1 22 Solar Panel 1 23 Continued on Next Page 1 1 Overview Cont Table 1 1 XFC Family Genealogy Model Class Tube Meter Meter Charger Capacity Equipment Modules w fe eee eere eena eena we l o e ee ee era Poe e e O ors e ra ee a e o oree aa ea o e e e os a ea Coe e e e e a e Capabilities Models XFC6200EX and XFC6201EX are packaged in a small explosion proof cast aluminum enclosure which accommodates the EX Processor Board Termination Board and Display The power supply charging source and radio communication applications must be housed in separate accommodations See Totalflow s 6270 OEU Figure 1 1 In the XFC6200EX model the Integral Multivariable Transducer EXIMV is a separate unit with no internal electronics and is attached to the bottom of the enclosure via a threaded neck which contains the wiring for connection to the electronics located in the enclosure Th
38. of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IIC Inter Integrated Circuit Also see 12C IL Instruction List IEC supported programming language Impedance The total opposition to electrical flow resistive plus reactive IMV See Integral Multivariable Transducer Inch of Mercury Inch of Water A pressure unit representing the pressure required to support a column of mercury one inch high at a specified temperature 2 036 inches of mercury at 32 degrees F and standard gravity of 32 174 ft sec2 is equal to a gauge pressure of one pound per square inch A pressure unit representing the pressure required to support a column of water one inch high Usually reported as inches W C water column at a specified temperature 27 707 inches of water at 600 and standard gravity of 32 174 ft sec2 is equal to a gauge pressure of one pound per square inch 6 22 Industry Canada Canadian Certification Inert A material not acted upon chemically by the surrounding environment Nitrogen and carbon dioxide are examples of inert constituents of natural gases they dilute the gas and do not burn and thus add no heating value Initialization File Generic file used to support the display of Totalflow application data in PCCU32 Input That part of a circuit that accepts a signal for processing Input Impedance The resistance measured across the excitation terminals of a transducer Input Sense T
39. or a combination of them that are subject to recovery from raw gas liquids by processing in field separators scrubbers gas processing and reprocessing plants or cycling plants The propane and butane components are often referred to as liquefied petroleum gases or LPG 6 27 NBS National Bureau of Standards NC See Normally Closed NEC National Electrical Codes Negative Acknowledgment This refers to a response over a remote communication device such as a PING Basically saying don t acknowledge your request This is the opposite of ACK NAK is a slang term that means that you disagree or do not acknowledge something NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA 12 A standard from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association which defines enclosures with protection against dirt dust splashes by non corrosive liquids and salt spray NEMA 4 A standard from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association which defines enclosures intended for indoor or outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against windblown dust and rain splashing water and hose directed water NEMA 7 A standard from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association which defines explosion proof enclosures for use in locations classified as Class Groups A B C or D as specified in the National Electrical Code Network Newton Meter A group of compute
40. pipe Method of installation must be consistent with customers company policy Attach mounting plate to top of 2 pipe with U Bolts using silicone spray to prevent galling see Figure 2 4 Plate may be mounted to the left or right of pipe as required by installation Position mounting bracket high enough on pipe to allow slope from externally mounted manifold to tap valves see Figure 2 2 Install manifold to bottom of XFC6200EX see Figure 2 6 To verify direction of flow look at the and signs on the transducer tag Plus indicates the high side Upstream and Minus indicates the low side Downstream Mount XFC6200EX with attached manifold to the bracket with the four bolts and washers provided with the bracket kit If position of unit is not facing the correct direction when manifold is attached you may loosen the Countersunk Hex Socket Locking Set Screw located in the neck of the unit Using a 3 32 Hex wrench loosen set screw on the neck of the device and gently turn the unit clockwise until facing the correct direction Retighten set screw Attach mounting bracket to mounting plate using supplied nuts and bolts Never rotate the unit more that 360 in either direction If unit head gets tight before reaching desired position rotate counter clockwise Manifold Input Lines The following instructions will provide procedural steps to install the manifold The meter run manifold high and lo
41. signal wires that obscures the wanted information signal Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory ROM that can be erased with an electrical signal and reprogrammed Also referred to as the S Drive It is a persistent drive that will not loose it s memory unless manually reprogrammed Also called E2Prom Totalflow s XFC and XRC have a Serial EEPROM on board which generally holds registry application configuration and warranty information non volatile Electrode Electromagnetic Compatibility The site area or location at which electrochemical processes take place IEEE Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Interference Any electromagnetic disturbance that interrupts obstructs or otherwise degrades or limits the effective performance of electronics electrical equipment It can be induced intentionally as in some forms of electronic warfare or unintentionally as a result of spurious emissions and responses intermodulation products and the like 6 15 Electronic Flow Historically flow measurement was tracked using a chart recording technology Measurement Developments in the field of electronics allowed for electronic measurement devices to overtake the chart recording market This field continues to develop into peripheral markets making the Flow Meter a valuable asset with multi tasking Control capabilities Totalflow s
42. surfaces is developed The membrane makes contact with and separates the internal element and filling solution from the sample solution Memory Electronic devices that enable a computer to store and recall information In its broadest sense memory refers to any hardware capable of serving that end e g disk tape or semiconductor storage Menu The list of available functions for selection by the operator usually displayed on the computer screen once a program has been entered MEPAFLOW SICK Engineering s Menu based Measurement and Parameterization Software for the TotalSonic system MMI Mercaptans Compounds of carbon hydrogen and sulfur found in sour crude and gas the lower mercaptans have a strong repulsive odor and are used among other things to odorize natural gas Meter Manifold Gas piping between gas service line and meter Also gas piping supplying two or more meters Meter Orifice A meter using the differential pressure across an orifice plate as a basis for determining volume flowing through the meter Ordinarily the differential pressure is charted Meter PD See Meter Positive Displacement Meter Positive Displacement An instrument which measures volume on the basis of filling and discharging gas in a chamber Meter Turbine Methane CH4 1 Pulse meter 2 A velocity measuring device in which the flow is parallel to the rotor axis and the speed of ro
43. the following information 1 System Description Provides a description of the Totalflow XFC EX system components specifications and description of flow computer computation methods 2 Installation Includes unpacking and detailed procedures for setup and installation 3 XFC6200EX Provides you with a tutorial on how to get a Operation newly installed XFC6200EX system up and running 4 Maintenance Provides instructions on how to remove and replace major modules and general maintenance techniques 5 Troubleshooting Provides instructions on front panel error messages and provides a troubleshooting chart on how to correct common problems 6 Definitions amp Provides quick access to the majority of terms Acronyms and acronyms as well as their definitions 7 Data Sheet amp Provides a place to put product data sheets Drawings and drawings that accompany a unit Getting Help At Totalflow we take pride in the on going support we provide our customers When you purchase a product you receive documentation which should answer your questions however your Totalflow technical support provides you an 800 number as an added source of information If you require assistance call Before You Call Key Symbols USA 800 442 3097 or International 001 918 338 4880 e Know your Totalflow s serial number Serial numbers can be found on the escutcheon plate located on the top of each unit e Be prepared to give the
44. to SLEEP The XFC6200EX enters SLEEP mode if the XFC6200EX device power supply voltage stays below user entered parameter 10 9 VDC default for 2 minutes Connecting PCCU cable wakes unit up If supply voltage is still below parameter 10 9 VDC default when you disconnect locally the XFC6200EX returns to SLEEP mode after 2 minutes If supply voltage is above parameter 10 9 VDC default XFC6200EX remains awake The XFC6200EX has a real time clock which maintains time and date during the SLEEP mode and writes an event record when entering and leaving the SLEEP mode Upon wake up the XFC6200EX performs the following functions e Stores present calculation periods accumulations in historical record e Zeros present calculation periods accumulations e Ends current daily record and starts new daily record Instructions Connect locally to the XFC6200EX This should WAKE UP the unit for you to determine the cause 2 Check power wiring leading to Termination Board J16 inside the XFC6200EX It must make a good secure electrical connection Em Check power connections inside the 6270 OEU enclosure Check external charging source to Charger Regulator and Battery Pack wiring inside 6270 OEU enclosure to ensure it is making a good secure electrical connection If the external charging source is a solar panel you may need to clean the solar cell surface Also take into consideration recent weather patterns specifically cloudy days with littl
45. volume Orifice Diameter N NNNN INCHES Diameter of installed orifice STATION ID XXXXXXXXXX 10 Character alphanumeric identifier DEVICE ID XXXXXXXXXX 10 Character alphanumeric application or tube identifier 3 10 Chapter 4 XFC6200EX Maintenance Overview This Chapter provides you with standard Maintenance instructions for removal and installation of XFC6200EX components How to Use We recommend that you develop a regularly scheduled maintenance This Chapter program By establishing a maintenance program XFC6200EX downtime can be minimized Record all items within this Chapter in the maintenance practice procedures Practical experience permits updating this schedule over a period of time This results in many maintenance items being handled on a routine basis before potential problem s arise Highlights In this chapter you will learn about Topic See Page Backing up Configuration Files 4 2 Restoring Configuration Files 4 3 Changing XFC6200EX Clock 4 3 Replacing Battery Pack 4 4 Replacing Liquid Crystal Display LCD Board 4 6 Internal PCCU Connector Disassembly 4 9 Replacing Lithium Battery 4 10 Replacing Transducer EXIMV and Main Processor Board 4 12 Calibration Overview 4 15 Static Pressure SP Calibration Checks 4 16 Differential Pressure DP Calibration Checks 4 18 Calibrating Static Pressure SP 4 19 Calibrating Differential Pressure DP 4 22 Zero Transducer 4 23 RTD Bias 4 24
46. 2 96 Gas Processors Association Calculation of Gross Heating Value Relative Density and Compressibility of Natural Gas Mixtures from Compositional Analysis GPM Gallons of liquid per thousand cubic feet GPS 2261 See Gas Processors Standard 2261 GRD See Ground Ground 1 An electronically neutral circuit having the same potential as the surrounding earth Normally a non current carrying circuit intended for the safety purposes A reference point for an electrical system 2 A large conducting body as the earth used as a common return for an electric circuit and as an arbitrary zero of potential 3 Reference point for an electrical system Grounding Strap A grounding strap is a conductive device used to make connection between the person handling the board and a high quality ground potential Half Duplex Communication transmission in one direction at a time Handshake An interface procedure that is based on status data signals that assure orderly data transfer as opposed to asynchronous exchange Handshaking Exchange of predetermined signals between two devices establishing a connection Usually part of a communications protocol Hardware The physical components of a computer system such as the circuit boards plug in boards chassis enclosures peripherals cables and so on It does not include data or computer programs Harmonic A sinusoidal component of a waveform that is a whole multiple of the fundamental
47. 2101511 001 AB TOTALFLOW XFC6200 6201EX Flow Computer User s Manual i ADE TOTALFLOW PAID ED Intellectual Property amp Copyright Notice 2005 by ABB Inc Totalflow SRU Owner Bartlesville Oklahoma 74006 U S A All rights reserved Any and all derivatives of including translations thereof shall remain the sole property of the Owner regardless of any circumstances The original US English version of this manual shall be deemed the only valid version Translated versions in any other language shall be maintained as accurately as possible Should any discrepancies exist the US English version will be considered final Notice 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 Owner Inquiries regarding this manual should be addressed to ABB Inc Totalflow Products Technical Communications 7051 Industrial Blvd Bartlesville Oklahoma 74006 U S A Table of Contents INCROGUCHION sitesi cc cece tetcs E A E E A i About the M aUa e a aa a a s a a E e E e i OUI AS E E re A E E E A E ATT ii Key Symbol Sarsina habe iese coat cena ale Reales etl a ea hoaa a ates ii Safety Practices and Precautions 2 iiceiveht ene naneacentticil ae iii Chapter 1 System Description cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeaeeeee
48. 6270 OEU 40 mounting pipe see Figure 2 14 The Solar panel must be mounted within 12 feet of 6270 enclosure other lengths available For wall mounted enclosures it can be mounted on top or side of meter house caution S WARNING Material not Supplied Materials Supplied 2 18 Do not connect the solar panel power cable to the Charger Regulator located in the 6270 enclosure unless main Battery Pack has been connected Refer to previous section on Battery Pack Installation Exercise caution when installing the Solar Panel so as not to damage it For Solar Panel installations where panel is mounted on top of or side of a meter house please insure that panel receives full sun all day When mounted Solar Panel will face up from horizon at 50 angle and southerly in direction This device is NOT intended to be used in a Class l Division environment The XFC6200EX is designed for Class Division with explosive gas in the area The Battery Box and Solar Panel are not intended for that application e Cable ties e One Solar Panel e Two U Bolts and fastening hardware e Solar panel cable if not already attached e Solar Panel Mounting Bracket if not already attached to Solar Panel e Pipe Mounting Kit Part No 2000089 Solar Panel Mounting Bracket fb U Bolts _ 2 Extension Pipe Solar Panel Cable 2 Coupling 6270 Optional Equipment Unit gt I
49. A 9 American Gas Association Report No 9 Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic Meters Method for calculating gas based on transit times AGC Automatic Gain Control AH See Ampere Hour Al Analog Input AlU Analyzer Interface Unit Alkane The simplest homologous series of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons consisting of methane ethane propane butane also know as olefins Unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain one or more carbon carbon double bonds 6 2 Alkanolamine See Amine Alkynes Unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain one or more carbon carbon triple bonds Alphanumeric A character set that contains both letters and digits Alternating Current An electric current whose direction changes with a frequency independent of circuit components Aluminum Powder Coating Totalflow aluminum enclosures have a baked on Powder Coating designed to our specifications to ensure paint adhesion weather resistance and durability Ambient Compensation The design of an instrument such that changes in ambient temperature do not affect the readings of the instrument Ambient Conditions The conditions around the transducer pressure temperature etc Ambient Pressure Pressure of the air surrounding a transducer Ambient Temperature The average or mean temperature of the surrounding air which comes in contact with the equipment and instruments under test Amine Alkanolam
50. C Communication Protocols gt Transmitting Data Sending a response Receiving Data Processing request Nak Negative Acknowledgement w packet list Ack Positive Acknowledge of receipt of request Waiting for Ack Waiting for response after transmission Exception Alarm Processing ID Recognized Recognized and receiving request Listen Cycle Flashes if this remote port is active and running Totalflow Remote Protocol Flashes in sync with listening cycle that occurs at 1 2 or 4 second intervals MODBUS ASCII MODBUS ASCII protocol selected for the port assigned to this annunciator MODBUS RTU MODBUS RTU protocol is selected for the port assigned to this annunciator Local Protocol Displayed when PCCU port is active and running Totalflow Local Protocol 3 5 gt ID Recognized The ID has been recognized but is waiting for Sync Measurement Application A to D Failure Displayed if A to D Converter Absolute Differential Pressure Absolute Static AD Pressure or temperature readings exceed maximum counts or are less than minimum counts Investigate transducer communications issues 5 4 SLEEP Mode Wakeup The SLEEP mode is a low power feature which maintains the flow records but discontinues flow measurement calculations When the XFC6200EX is in the SLEEP mode the word SLEEP is displayed on the LCD along with the date and time the unit went
51. CADA system designed for oil and gas applications Joule The basic unit of thermal energy Joule Thompson Effect The change in gas temperature which occurs when the gas is expanded at constant enthalpy from a higher pressure to a lower pressure The effect for most gases at normal pressure except hydrogen and helium is a cooling of the gas creating condensation K Kilo 1 In referring to computers a kilo is 1024 or 2 to the 10th power Note that it is actually slightly more than an even 1000 2 the standard metric prefix for 1 000 or 103 used with units of measure such as volts hertz and meters Kbytes s A unit for data transfer that means 1 000 or 103 bytes s Kerosene An oily liquid obtained in the distilling of gasoline in a temperature range from 174 288 degree C A hydrocarbon of specific gravity of 0 747 to 0 775 Used as fuel for some internal combustion engines heating equipment and illuminating purposes A heavy grade known as range oil is used for cooking and heating KHz Electronic abbreviation for Kilohertz kilobyte 1024 bytes Kilowatt Equivalent to 1000 watts kilowatt hour A unit of energy when one kilowatt of power is expended for one hour Example A radiator bar is usually rated at 1 000 watts and this switched on for one hour consumes one kilowatt hour of electricity KPa Kilopascal Measure of Pressure kw See Kilowatt kwh See Kilowatt hour LACT Lease Automatic
52. Custody Transfer Lag 1 A time delay between the output of a signal and the response of the Latent Heat of Vaporization instrument to which the signal is sent 2 A time relationship between two waveforms where a fixed reference point on one wave occurs after the same point of the reference wave Represents the amount of heat required to vaporize a liquid In the instance of natural gas the equation appears 1 Btu heat to change This is the most likely scenario for causing gas to liquefy LCD Liquid Crystal Display LD Ladder Diagram IEC supported programming language LED Light Emitting Diodes LevelMaster Intelligent Digital Level Sensor and is designed for custody transfer accuracy in demanding level measurement applications in tanks LevelMaster is the name of the Totalflow s Tank Gauging System Life For rechargeable batteries the duration of satisfactory performance measured in years float life or in the number of charge discharge cycles cycle life Life Cycle The minimum number of pressure cycles the transducer can endure and still remain within a specified tolerance Light Crude Crude oil with a high API gravity due to the presence of a high proportion of light hydrocarbon fractions Light Hydrocarbons More volatile Linearity The maximum deviation of the calibration curve from a straight line between zero and full scale expressed as a percent of full scale output and mea
53. FC and Remote Controllers XRC TotalSonic MMI TotalSonic s Man Machine Interface software program May also be called MEPAFLOW 600 Transducer A device for converting energy from one form to another specifically the measurement of pressure differential in natural gas gate stations l e Pressure to voltage or current Transfer Rate The rate measured in bytes s at which data is moved from source to destination after software initialization and set up operations the maximum rate at which the hardware can operate Transient An abrupt change in voltage of short duration e g a brief pulse caused by the operation of a switch Transistor A three leaded device Collector Base Emitter used for amplifying or switching Also called a bi polar transistor to distinguish it from Field Effect Transistor etc Transmitter A device that converts audio video or coded signals into modulated radio frequency signals which can be propagated by electromagnetic waves radio waves 6 38 Tranzorb Transient Voltage Suppression device TRB Tank Request Block Editor When requesting storage space after adding a LevelMaster application the file is saved as a trb file Tube Cylinder for transporting or storing liquids any long hollow cylinder used to transport or store liquids Tuned Radio Frequency An amplitude modulated AM receiver with one or more stages of radio frequency bef
54. Factory Mutual Research Corporation Font The style of lettering used to display information Footprint The surface space required for an object Fpb Pressure Base factor FPM Flow velocity in feet per minute FPS Flow velocity in feet per second Fpv See Supercompressibility Factor Fr Reynolds Number factor Freezing Point The temperature at which the substance goes from the liquid phase to the solid phase Frequency The number of cycles per second for any periodic waveform measured in cycles per second now called Hertz The number of repeating corresponding points on a wave that pass a given observation point per unit time Frequency Modulation Modulation where the frequency of the sinewave carrier alters with the amplitude of the modulating signal Frequency Output An output in the form of frequency which varies as a function of the applied input FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Polyurethane A non flexible material used for LevelMaster sensors FS 2 Ruggadized handheld computer device for programming and collecting data from an XFC Also referred to a Husky or Dog Bone Ftb Temperature Base factor Ftf Flowing Temperature factor Fuel Oils The heavy distillates from the oil refining process that are used primarily for heating for fueling industrial processes for fueling locomotives and ships and for fueling power generation systems Full Bridge Wheatstone bridge configurat
55. Interface Software program that converts machine instructions and commands into a user interface Manometer A two armed barometer Manual Reset The switch in a limit controller that manually resets the controller after the limit has been exceeded MasterLink MasterLink is the name of the software program used to communicate with the LevelMaster for purposes of doing setup calibration troubleshooting generating site files monitoring levels and collecting data Mbytes s A unit for data transfer that means 1 million or 106 bytes s Mcf The quantity of natural gas occupying a volume of 1000 cubic feet at a temperature of 60 Fahrenheit and at a pressure of 14 73 psia 6 25 Mean Temperature The average of the maximum and minimum temperature of a process equilibrium Measurement Unit Assembly uFLO s measurement and operational features are housed in this single unit assembly The main electronic board uFLO 195 Board communication connection power SP DP and Temperature readings are all housed in this unit Mega Multiplier indicating that a quantity should be multiplied by 1 000 000 Melting Point The temperature at which a substance transforms from a solid phase to a liquid phase Membrane The pH sensitive glass bulb is the membrane across which the potential difference due to the formation of double layers with ion exchange properties on the two swollen glass
56. OK 1 Repeat steps 16 through 18 until all calibration points have been entered 20 Upon completion of the DP Calibration new calibration markers should be set Return manifold to service before exiting calibration mode For additional information regarding Differential Pressure Calibration Mode see PCCU Help Files Zero Transducer During the process of setting pressure markers to determine the need for a calibration of either the Static Pressure SP or the Differential Pressure DP you may observe that the SP or the DP pressures are out of alignment exactly the same amount at each pressure marker zero shift may reset the Tra When this occurs you may either re calibrate the XFC6200EX or you nsducer to zero The preferred method is to re calibrate the XFC This maintains the XFC6200EX records in a manner that is assures accountability and continuity when other measurement issues arise CAUTIONS Static Pressure Using the Zero Transducer capability assumes that the shift is Linear meaning that at different levels of pressure that the transducer is off by exactly the same amount If this is not the case you need to re calibrate the transducer instead The SP can be zeroed without re calibrating If the SP shifts user can enter a new barometric pressure value This shifts the SP transducer curve After the HOLD state begins select Zero Transducer Following reset new pressure markers should be entered
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58. U mounting plate see Figure 4 5 to have access to internal components If an external PCCU connection exists you will not need to use these instructions You may be directed to these instructions from another procedure if so return to the next step in your original instructions Instructions Step Procedure Gain access to rear Termination Board by loosening the Countersunk Hex Socket Locking Set Screw in the rear end cap using a 1 16 Hex wrench then unscrewing the end cap 2 Remove the 4 Phillips Screws located at the four corners of the mounting plate as shown in Figure 4 2 Disconnect the Power connector J16 from the board mounted connector DO Not disconnect if you are replacing the Lithium Battery in unit Disconnect cable from Termination Board at J21 3 Lift mounting plate away from unit being careful to not disconnect PCCU cable from Termination Board 4 Pan Head Screw Lock Washer and Flat Washer Termination Board J21 PCCU Connection Cable Assembly Military Connector Internal PCCU Mounting Plate DET Figure 4 5 Internal PCCU Assembly 4 9 Internal PCCU Connector Disassembly Cont SST 1 4 HEX HEAD STANDOFF 4 PLACES J21 PCCU CONNECTION TERMINATION BOARD PCCU CABLE ASSY SST PAN HEAD PHILLIPS SCREW 4 PLACES PCCU MOUNTING PLATE SST 6 FLAT WASHER 4 PLACES SST 6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER 4 PLACES Figure 4 6 Internal PCCU Connec
59. accumulator value before zeroing out accumulator The single tube XFC6200EX comes from the factory with a set default displays see Table 3 5 By default each display item remains on the display for 5 seconds You have the ability to change this default to zero item not displayed or any value from 1 to 255 seconds You are also able to change the engineering units and data format for display purposes Further instructions on programming the display system can be found in the PCCU32 Help Files All display items and item groups are user programmable and may be displayed by user defined parameters Table 3 5 XFC6200EX Displayed Items Description Format Note DATE TIME MM DD YY 24 hour clock HH MM SS YEST DP LO NN PERCENT Yesterday s Percent DP Low Limit Percent time below DP Low Set Point YEST DP HI NN PERCENT Yesterday s Percent DP High Limit Percent time below DP High Set Point FLOWRATE NNNNNN N SCF HR Current Flow Rate Programmable SCF or MCF or MMCF ACCUM VOL NNNNNN NN MCF Total Accumulated Volume Programmable SCF or MCF or MMCF BATTERY NN N VOLTS Battery Voltage Volts DIFF PRESS NNN N IN H2O Differential Pressure Inches H2O STATIC PRESSURE NNN N PSIA Static Pressure Static PSIA FLOW TEMP NN N DEG F Flowing Temperature F YEST VOL NNNN N MCF Yesterday s Volume Programmable SCF MCF or MMCF PERIOD VOL NNNN N SCF Previous Period Volume Last volume calculation period
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61. aking the database accessible to authorized users anywhere on a corporate network or even over the Internet if the network is properly configured Operating System Base level software that controls a computer runs programs interacts with users and communicates with installed hardware or peripheral devices Orifice Meter Device to record differential pressure measurement which uses a steel plate with a calibrated hole or orifice to generate a drop in pressure between the two sides of the plate Also the primary element of the meter run Orifice Plate A plate of non corrosive material which can be fastened between flanges or in a special fitting perpendicular to the axis of flow and having a concentric circular hole The primary use is for the measurement of gas flow 6 29 ORing Boolean algebra logical function Described as the addition or summing of switches or inputs in the case of Boolean elements the 0 and 1 represent two possible states of a premise or hypothesis True or False On or Off When adding Boolean elements not real numbers you will find these results 1or1 1 1or0 1 Oor1 1 Oor0 0 O Ring A flat ring made of rubber or plastic used as a gasket Output That part of a circuit where the processed signal is available Output Impedance The resistance as measured on the output terminals of a pressure transducer Output Noise The RMS peak to peak as specified ac compone
62. al gas as produced and also from a process in petroleum refining Contains approximately 3 260 Btu per cubic foot Byte A group of binary digits that combine to make a word Generally 8 bits Half byte is called a nibble Large computers use 16 bits and 32 bits Also used to denote the amount of memory required to store one byte of data Cache Memory Fast memory used to improve the performance of a CPU Instructions that will soon be executed are placed in cache memory shortly before they are needed This process speeds up the operation of the CPU Calibrate To ascertain usually by comparison with a standard the locations at which scale or chart graduations should be placed to correspond to a series of values of the quantity which the instrument is to measure receive or transmit Also to adjust the output of a device to bring it to a desired value within a specified tolerance for a particular value of the input Also to ascertain the error in the output of a device by checking it against a standard Calorie The quantity of thermal energy required to raise one gram of water 1 C at 15 C Calorimeter An apparatus which is used to determine the heating value of a combustible material Capacitor An electronic component that stores electrical charge Capacity The total number of ampere hours or watt hours that can be withdrawn from a cell battery under specified conditions of discharge Carbon Base of all hydr
63. allation inspect power cables located inside the 6270 OEU where they terminate on battery pack and connector for breakage Before you begin review the procedure and the materials required for installation To extend the life of the Battery pack fully charge the battery prior to FYI 9 installation Systems using solar panels may not fully charge the battery Charging the battery fast will remove the oxide buildup and will improve the life of the battery oe CAUTIONS DO NOT over charge the Battery Pack To 6200EX J 16 To Solar Panel To Solar Panel To 6200EX J 16 a BATTERY COMPARTMENT To Battery ver iq al To 6200EX Comm Output om TO COMMUNICATONSEQUIPMENT COMMUNICATIONS BRACKET Figure 2 13 Optional 6270 OEU Enclosure Step Procedure Insert battery pack into the battery compartment see Figure 2 13 with the long dimension of battery facing outward Instructions If XFC6200EX unit is already wired to 6270 enclosure LCD screen should display a warm start 2 Connect Battery Pack connector to the battery connector mate wired to the Charger Regulator 2 17 Solar Panel Installation The Solar Panel is designed for outdoor mounting on a 2 extension pipe installed on upper end of
64. and Utilities Memory 5 Digital Moom Microprocessor Factory Only Connection Figure 4 4 Main Processor Board Primary Component Side 2101471 xxx kA Procedure Cont Lift Board from Plate If Board is being returned to Totalflow for service it is recommended that attached ribbon cable be left connected and returned with Display Board 12 To reinstall Display Board perform procedures 6 to 10 in reverse order DO NOT over tighten screws Please note that display ribbon cable pin 1 wire is red On LCD Display caution Board the red edge pin 1 of cable should plug onto the outer most edge of connector closest to edge of board On Main Processor Board red edge of cable should be to the top of on board connector 13 Once Display Board is reinstalled apply power to XFC6200EX Step 5 and verify information displayed on LCD is correct Adjust contrast potentiometer R28 for optimum display Replace Graphic Overlay Plate removed in step 7 If LCD is being re assembled following replacement of the main processor board you may need to adjust the display s contrast To adjust TIP gt display contrast use an extra small screw driver to turn potentiometer R28 see Figure 4 3 completely clockwise then move screw back counter clockwise until screen is readable 4 8 Internal PCCU Connector Disassembly Depending upon the configuration of your system you may need to uninstall and reinstall an internal PCC
65. another It is a very simple format to use and Totalflow customers often use TDS to acquire data from Totalflow devices and then transfer the data to an Excel spreadsheet using DDE The Totalflow Driver TDS32 supports DDE and its network version NetDDE Digital Electronics Digital Input The branch of electronics dealing with information in binary form Refers to the signal received in binary format Digital Output Refers to the signal emitted in binary format An output signal which represents the size of an input in the form of a series of discrete quantities Digital to Analog Conversion The process of translating discrete data into a continuously varying signal Common uses are to present the output of a digital computer as a graphic display or as a test stimulus Digital to Analog Converter An electronic device often an integrated circuit that converts a digital number into a corresponding analog voltage or current DIN Deutsches Institut fur Normung German Institute for Standardization set of standards recognized throughout the world DIN Rail Rail on which modules are mounted Allows modules to snap on and slide right and left Diode A semiconductor that allows current to flow in one direction only DIP Switches A bank of switches typically used in setting the hardware configuration and base address of an option card Direct Current A current that does not change in direction and i
66. ar URL Web Server The hardware and software required to make Web pages available for delivery to others on networks connected with yours Web Site A collection of electronic pages of information on a Web server Well Development A well drilled in order to obtain production of gas or oil known to exist Well Disposal Well Exploratory A deep well in which to inject waste chemicals etc such as a well to dispose of salt brine from the solution mining of salt dome gas storage caverns A well drilled to a previously untested geologic structure to determine the presence of oil or gas Well Gas A well which produces at surface conditions the contents of a gas reservoir legal definitions vary among the states Well Marginal A well which is producing oil or gas at such a low rate that it may not pay for the drilling Well Stripper Non associated gas well capable of producing no more than 90 Mcf day at its maximum rate of flow Well Wildcat An exploratory well being drilled in unproven territory that is in a horizon from which there is no production in the general area Wellhead The assembly of fittings valves and controls located at the surface and connected to the flow lines tubing and Casing of the well so as to control the flow from the reservoir Wheatstone Bridge Circuit design using two TCDs to measure components in chromatography WINCCU Windows Central Collection Unit Windows versio
67. ard The main electronic board used in XSeries flow computers The XFC 195 Board mounts on the inside of the enclosure s front door XFC6200EX Totalflow s Class 1 Div 1 Flow Computer XIMV See XSeries Integral Multivariable Transducer XMV See Multivariable Transducer XRC XSeries Remote Controller Also see Remote Controller XSeries XSeries Totalflow s new extendable equipment series featuring technology that is expandable and flexible for ever changing needs XSeries Integral Multivariable Abbreviated XIMV A smart Multivariable Transducer that is an integral part of the XSeries Flow Computer measuring Static Pressure SP Differential Pressure DP and Flowing Temperature Tf This refers to both the transducer portion of the device and the circuitry required to supply measurements to the Main Processor Board which is housed in a factory sealed unit See Multivariable Transducer for more information Y Expansion factor Zero Gas Zero Offset Gas at atmospheric pressure The difference expressed in degrees between true zero and an indication given by a measuring instrument 6 41 Blank Page Chapter 7 User Drawing amp Diagrams This Chapter of the manual has been provided as a location for the user to place drawings that accompanies their new Totalflow units Totalflow recommends that a complete set of all drawings that accompany a Flow Computer be placed in this Chapte
68. ation all wiring must comply with NEC 501 Q code and applicable ABB certification drawings To prevent injury only a licensed electrician should install AC power CAUTION wiring to customer supplied primary AC power source Instructions The AC Charging Unit is shipped separately When unit is received unpack and inspect all components for evidence of damage Report damage to shipping carrier and to Totalflow s Service Department Remove one of the plugs from the side of 6270 OEU so that AC charging unit can be mounted without obstruction see Figure 2 15 3 Remove outside Lock Nut from nipple leaving sealing ring and inside locknut Continued on Next Page 2 20 AC Charging Unit Installation Cont INSIDE FRONT E DOOR onac ciasne 3 8 To 6200EX 16 N Z 2 Su BATTERY 9 COMPARTMENT s z a Oo Q f f sie Ll 5 i 4 AC CHARGER Lath MOUNTED TO OUTSIDE OF L CABINET i 1d j Figure 2 15 AC Charger Installed 1727 EOCKNUT OUTLET BOX BROCESS MARKER PENRE eee SCREW COVER l CONDUIT HUB BLK We Ny y A yw y Ww A if
69. ation for checking frequency instructions 4 If a directional antenna is used verify the orientation to the antenna to the Master site noun If a communication problems still exists and the unit has passed the FYI D J Transceiver Check test contact Totalflow Customer Service for additional help 5 26 Reset Procedures On occasion it may be necessary to reset the unit There are two types of reset procedures Warm or Cold Warm Start A warm start occurs when the main power is removed then re applied while memory backup is enabled This does not clear the data stored in RAM The warm start will only reset the XFC6200EX microprocessor and not disturb any data that has been stored in RAM A warm start should be used when taking an XFC6200EX out of service to perform maintenance or troubleshooting A warm start can be used when a power or communication interruption caused the XFC6200EX microprocessor to lock up Step Procedure 1 Collect Data from unit Verify LL battery alarm is not being displayed on XFC6200EX LCD z Begin by disconnecting power from Termination Board J16 The XFC6200EX is now out of service 4 To place XFC6200EX in service return power connection J16 to Termination Board Cold Start A cold start clears all the data that is stored in RAM as well as resetting all entered variables to their factory default values A cold start should be used for new XFC6200EX installations This will
70. bus system The RS 485 Differential transmits a much faster data rate up to 100K bits per second and longer distances up to 4000 Ft the maximum data rate It also supports more nodes per line because it uses lower impedance drivers and receivers Record A collection of unrelated information that is treated as a single unit Register A storage device with a specific capacity such as a bit byte or word Relay Electromechanical device containing a coil and set of contacts The contacts close when the coil is activated Remote Not hard wired communicating via switched lines such as telephone lines Usually refers to peripheral devices that are located a site away from the CPU Remote Controller XSeries Totalflow s XSeries Remote Controller is a low power microprocessor based unit designed to meet a wide range of automation monitor control alarming and measurement applications Remote Terminal Unit An industrial data collection device similar to a PLC designed for location at a remote site that communicates data to a host system by using telemetry such as radio dial up telephone or leased lines Repeatability The ability of a transducer to reproduce output readings when the same measurand value is applied to it consecutively under the same conditions and in the same direction Repeatability is expressed as the maximum difference between output readings Resistance The measure of th
71. cal The factor used to reflect this deviation from the ideal gas law in gas measurement with an orifice meter is called the Supercompressibility factor Fpv The factor is used to calculate corrected from volumes at standard temperatures and pressures The factor is of increasing importance at high pressures and low temperatures Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition A common PC function in process control applications where programmable logic controllers PLCs perform control functions but are monitored and supervised by a PC Surge A sudden change usually an increase in the voltage on a power line A surge is similar to a spike but is of longer duration SW VBATT Switched Battery Voltage Cycles power to equipment to save power Switch An electrical device for connecting and disconnecting power to a circuit having two states on closed or off open Ideally having zero impedance when closed and infinite impedance when open Synchronous 1 Hardware A property of an event that is synchronized to a reference clock 2 Software A property of a function that begins an operation and returns only when the operation is complete Syntax Comparable to the grammar of a human language syntax is the set of rules used for forming statements in a particular programming language System Noise TankMaster A measure of the amount of noise seen by an analog circuit or an ADC when the analog inputs are grounded
72. calibration source Click OK Again notice that the next Cal Point is highlighted To select press Enter Pressure transducer to the next target value as shown in the calibration window When current reading stablizes accept the target value already showing in the window or enter the pressure value from the calibration source Click OK Repeat steps 17 through 19 until all calibration points have been entered Upon completion of the SP Calibration new calibration markers should be set Return manifold to service before exiting calibration mode Step ES Ka Ea 4 21 Calibrating Differential Pressure DP A three or five point pressure method is used to calibrate the XFC6200EX Differential Pressure cell When these different pressures are applied to the cell they are measured using a known traceable source The resultant pressure values are entered into the XFC6200EX using PCCU software When calibrating wait for the readings to stabilize before entering new values Instructions FYI The following instructions are based on the assumption that Differential N Pressure Calibration Markers have previously been entered Procedure Enter Calibration menu Calibration screen this places the Flow Computer on HOLD Select DP to begin Differential Pressure calibration and select 3 or 5 Point Calibration Set Transducer DP Pressure Range in calibration window before proceeding This sh
73. comparison pressure must not be greater than the static pressure cell s maximum pressure Continued on Next Page 4 16 Static Pressure SP Calibration Checks Cont Instructions sep Procedure 1 Enter Calibration menu Checks screen this places the Flow Computer on HOLD Select the desired measurement tube from the tree view in the left pane Select SP from the calibration drop down box to the left of the pressure marker table Select the SP type Absolute or Gauge Absolute will display values with Barometric Pressure added in plus TIP entered values will need the Barometric Pressure added Gauge will display values in Gauge Pressure plus entered values will need to be in Gauge Pressure to update the Current Reading e Open oth high and iow equalizer vaes e opente atmosphercventvave Enter a pressure marker for atmospheric pressure psia Enter zero if in Gauge Mode or the Barometric Pressure or contract value if in the Absolute mode Click OK Close the atmospheric vent valve Click on the Enter Pressure Check Value Connect Calibration Standard to calibration test port Pressure to the next desired verification pressure 14 When current reading stablizes enter the pressure value from the calibration source Remember to add the Barometric pressure if the pressure type is Absolute Click OK Repeat steps 11 through 14 for each pressure check value 16 When all Static Pressure markers have been set
74. connections within its own system or to the system of another company For purposes of A G A statistics a distribution company obtains at least 90 percent of its gas operating revenues from sales to ultimate customers and classifies at least 90 percent of mains other than service pipe as distribution Compare INTEGRATED COMPANY TRANSMISSION COMPANY GAS DN Inside diameter standard DOS Disk Operating System DOS CCU Refers to the DOS version of the Calibration and Collection Unit Also known as FS 2 hand held or Dog Bone DOT Matrix A group of dots pixels forming a character or symbol usually five dots across and seven dots down DOT Pixel An active element that forms a character or symbol when combined in a matrix Download This refers to a Totalflow procedure in which any file s located on a laptop PC or storage device may be copied to the on board memory of a Totalflow Host device for purposes of restoring configuration or repair Downstream The oil industry term used to refer to all petroleum activities from the processing of refining crude oil into petroleum products to the distribution marketing and shipping of the products Also see Upstream Downstream Pipeline The pipeline receiving natural gas at a pipeline inter connect point DP See Differential Pressure DRAM See Dynamic Random Access memory Drift A change of a reading or a set point value over long periods due to sev
75. cts NUSA SEAL WITHIN 18 OF CONDUIT ENTRY US E RTD Probe Model 312 Spring Loaded 4 Wire 100 OHM Figure 1 10 Explosion Proof Resistive Temperature Detector Table 1 7 Standard RTD Probes U Length Part Number 2 00 2101691 020 6 00 2101691 060 2 50 2101691 025 7 00 2101691 070 3 00 2101691 030 8 00 2101691 080 4 00 2101691 040 9 00 2101691 090 5 00 2101691 050 10 00 2101691 095 Table 1 8 Standard Thermowells Thread Diameter U Length Base Part Number V 2 through 10 1622305 1 2 through 10 1622302 3 4 2 through 10 1622300 1 21 6270 Optional Equipment Unit OEU The XFC6200EX unit is designed to be located in DIV 1 Hazardous Areas therefore many features and requirements of the unit are housed in a separate enclosure located in DIV 2 or General Purpose areas Space is provided inside the enclosure to house a variety of remote communication devices transceiver cellular phone etc Battery charging source and additional I O see Figure 1 11 The battery compartment shelf will house various optional battery packs that are available for the OEU from 8 ampere hours up to 26 ampere hours Installation of the battery is discussed in detail in Chapter 4 Maintenance CAUTION This device is NOT intended to be used in a Class l Division environment T
76. customer service representative a detailed description of the problem e Note any alarms or messages as they appear on the PCCU or front panel LCD e Prepare a written description of problem e Know your software version board and TRANSDUCER part numbers The following symbols are used frequently in the manual These are intended to catch your eye and draw your attention to important information Vis Fi TIP gt ry ACCESS A WARNING CAUTIONS Intended to draw your attention to useful information or to clarify a statement made earlier Intended to draw your attention to a fact that may be useful or helpful in understanding a concept Intended to draw your attention to information regarding security access to equipment and Software Security features Intended to draw your attention to a statement regarding the likelihood of personal injury or fatality that could result from improper access or techniques used while working in hazardous locations Please refer to the Safety Practices and Precaution section for additional information Intended to draw your attention to a statement that might keep you from making a mistake keep you from destroying equipment or parts or keep you from creating a situation that could cause personal injury if caution is not used Please refer to the Safety Practices and Precaution section for additional information Safety Practices and Precautions This manual contains i
77. cut off voltage temperature RBUS Communication abbreviation for Results Bus RCV Communication abbreviation for Received RD Acronym for Relative Density RDrive Refers to Totalflow s SRam Drive solid state memory chip located on the main board used to store data and configuration files The RDrive is a lithium backed volatile memory chip and is not affected by a warm start Read Only Memory Computer memory in which data can be routinely read but written to only once using special means when the ROM is manufactured ROM is used for storing data or programs e g operating systems on a permanent basis Real Time Data acted upon immediately instead of being accumulated and processed at a later time 6 32 Real Time Data Base The iVision SCADA system has an in memory RTDB for the data it collects from various devices Real time generally means that the data is acquired often enough that the user can make operational changes to the process while it is still useful to do so On a factory floor this can be in milliseconds For remote devices which may require a couple of hours of drive time to reach real time can be thought of in tens of minutes or even hours The iVision data base can meet either of these requirements Real Time Operating Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a System certain specified maximum time thereby making it suitable for c
78. d to enhance execution speed For example the 8087 is designed to perform floating point arithmetic 6 10 COR See Corrected Runtime Corrected Runtime Correction to signal made to decrease increase ZERO phase and eliminate the shift between RT and COR for increased accuracy Cos See Cosine Cosine The sine of the complement of an arc or angle Counts The number of time intervals counted by the dual slope A D converter and displayed as the reading of the panel meter before addition of the decimal point CPS Cycles per second the rate or number of periodic events in one second expressed in Hertz Hz CPU See Central Processing Unit CPUC California Public Utilities Commission CRC See Cyclic Redundancy Check CSA Canadian Standards Administration Canadian certification agency CTS Communication abbreviation for Clear To Send Cubic Foot The most common unit of measurement of gas volume in the US It is the Cubic Foot Metered amount of gas required to fill a volume of one cubic foot under stated conditions of temperature pressure and water vapor The quantity of gas that occupies one cubic foot under pressure and temperature conditions in the meter Cubic Foot Standard That quantity of gas which under a pressure of 14 73 psia and at a temperature of 60 degrees occupies a volume of one cubic foot without adjustment for water vapor content Cumulative Capacity
79. determine if Calibration is required If no Calibration is required return manifold to service before exiting Calibration mode FYI For additional information regarding Static Pressure Calibration Checks 4 see PCCU Help Files 4 N Continued on Next Page 4 17 Static Pressure SP Calibration Checks Cont LOW SIDE LEFT HIGH SIDE RIGHT DIFFERENTIAL DIFFERENTIAL PORT PORT LOW SIDE EQUALIZER VALVE HIGH SIDE EQUALIZER VALVE VENTTO eden ATMOSPHERE VALVE PORT DOWNSTREAM UPSTREAM TAP VALVE E TAP VALVE a Flow Figure 4 10 Calibration Diagram Differential Pressure DP Calibration Checks As discussed above under Checking Static Pressure SP Calibration it is recommended that checks of the Differential Pressure DP be done prior to and directly following calibration A minimum of three Differential Pressure markers should be set however you may enter as many DP pressure markers as you desire Recording too many markers could cause the XFC6200EX to overwrite existing older events Suggested pressure points are low mid low mid mid high and high value Only the last five checks are used by the WinCCU editor for calibration adjustment During normal operation of the XFC the display provides continuous DP readouts However during this procedure the XFC6200EX is placed in a temporary
80. determining gas volume Volumes are measured at operating pressures and then corrected to base pressure volume Base pressure is normally defined in any gas measurement contract The standard value for natural gas in the United States is 14 73 psia established by the American National Standards Institute as standard Z 132 1 in 1969 Basic Sediment and Water Waste that collects in the bottom of vessels and tanks containing petroleum or petroleum products Battery Two or more electrochemical cells electrically interconnected in an appropriate series parallel arrangement to provide the required operating voltage and current levels Baud Unit of signaling speed The speed in baud is the number of discrete conditions or events per second If each event represents only one bit condition baud rate equals bits per second bps Baud Rate Serial communications data transmission rate expressed in bits per second b s Bias Term used when calibrating Amounts to offset the actual measurement taken On a LevelMaster it refers to adjusting the measurement of the float level to agree with a calibrated measurement On an RTD Resistant Thermal Detector it refers to adjusting the measurement of the temperature to agree with a calibrated temperature This figure maybe either a positive or negative figure BIAS Current A very low level DC current generated by the panel meter and superimposed on the signal This current
81. ducer temperature is changed from room temperature to specified temperature extremes Temperature Range Compensated The range of ambient temperatures within which all tolerances specified for Thermal Zero Shift and Thermal Sensitivity Shift are applicable temperature error 6 37 Temperature Ambient The temperature of the air atmosphere or other fluid that completely surrounds the apparatus equipment or the work piece under consideration For devices which do not generate heat this temperature is the same as the temperature of the medium at the point of device location when the device is not present For devices which do generate heat this temperature is the temperature of the medium surrounding the device when the device is present and generating heat Allowable ambient temperature limits are based on the assumption that the device in question is not exposed to significant radiant energy sources such as sunlight or heated surfaces Temperature Flowing Temperature of the flowing fluid Usually gas and measured by an RTD Terminal Mode Man Machine interface tool used as and engineering interface with equipment Termination Placement of a connector on a cable Termination Panel A circuit board with screw terminals or other connector system that allows convenient connection of field signals to a data acquisition or communication system TF NET Totalflow network used to access iVis
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83. e 5 2 In continuous low sun light conditions the unit may not supply the required voltage Solar panel should be positioned so it receives the most sunlight Do not place it in a shaded area Step Procedure Measure Solar Panel Voltage at Charger Regulator using a DMM connecting the and leads to the and Solar Panel Wires Loaded Voltage should be greater than or equal to specification listed in Table 5 2 If Solar Panel is not above minimum replace Solar Panel continue to Step 2 Check solar panel angle and direction In the northern hemisphere panel should face due south and in southern hemisphere due north Check solar panel for any physical damage or obstructions to sunlight Sunlight obstruction prevents solar panel from receiving enough sunlight to charge installed Battery Pack Clear any debris from the cell face of the panel Check solar panel wiring to be certain it is correctly connected to associated termination pins located in the 6270 OEU enclosure see Figure 5 5 Continued on Next Page 5 13 Solar Panel Troubleshooting Test Cont Step Procedure Cont ee Disconnect Solar Panel from Field Device Set DMM to 20 VDC Determine if Open Circuit voltage is greater than or equal to specification listed in Table 5 2 by clipping positive lead of the DMM to 1 wire and clipping negative lead of the DMM to 2 wire If Solar Panel is not above minimum continue to next step Us
84. e Calculation period entries are made every 60 minutes by default Calculation You may change this period to any one of 7 choices 1 2 5 10 20 30 60 Period Entries The volume calculation period should never be greater than the log period and should be evenly divisible into the log period Volume calculations are completed following the top of the current period i e Top of the hour top of the minute Display Function During operation the front panel LCD continuously scrolls through the operating parameters Table 1 2 shows typical displayed parameters however any parameter with a Register Address can be displayed The duration that the parameter is displayed can vary from 1 to 255 seconds default is 5 seconds a setting of 0 seconds will set any display item to off See Program Display in Chapter 3 and PCCU32 help files for more details Table 1 2 Typical XFC6200EX Display Options 1 6 Display Annunciators Since a primary function of the XFC6200EX is to provide complete volume and operational records it is important to indicate unusual or alarm conditions as they occur This is supported on the LCD in the Annunciator display area as shown in Figure 1 2 In the XFC6200EX computer the status and alarm indicators are user programmable Table 1 3 identifies the default annunciator locations Please consult the PCCU32 help files for more instruction on programming the annunciators Whenever an alarm is indicat
85. e Termination Strip verify wiring is firmly connected other wise continue to the Charger Relay and measure voltage between Terminal 1 Batt and Terminal 4 Batt Voltage should be greater than or equal to 11 9 VDC for this unit If voltage is less than 11 9 return to test sequence outlined in the Power Troubleshooting Flowchart see Figure 5 1 5 19 Termination Board Supply Voltage Test step Procedure Using a Digital MultiMeter DMM set to Volts DC measure power supply voltage from the OEU Enclosure to J16 on the Termination Board see Figure 5 4 between Pin 1 and Pin 2 Instructions Voltage should be equal to or greater than amount specified as Low Voltage Input in PCCU for this unit 9 volt minimum default is 11 9 VDC If supplied voltage falls in the correct range return to test sequence outlined in the Power Troubleshooting Flowchart see Figure 5 1 RS 232 Communications The following RS 232 Serial Communication troubleshooting procedures directed from Figure 5 6 will assist the user in what may be the possible cause for indicated error message With the exception of the field wiring directly on the XFC6200EX Termination board 2101873 xxx all other wiring is located inside the 6270 OEU Enclosure Therefore two separate procedures are required for testing RS232 Termination Board 2101873 xxx Test Before performing the Voltage Test on the Termination board located inside
86. e XFC6200EX uses SP DP and temperature captured at the time calibration mode was entered This is called the HOLD mode To exit the Hold mode 1 Exit Calibration mode 2 Unplug DATA cable at XFC6200EX PCCU connector TIP During normal operation either measurement cell may have deviated from the calibration standard WinCCU the host software is capable of recalculating the volume based on the differences between the previous check and the current check After a secure audit trail is archived WinCCU recalculates the flow volumes based on the previous and current markers this allows more accurate results of the flow volume Static Pressure SP Calibration Checks The XFC6200EX allows you to check the Static Pressure Calibration and log the pressure marker check points It is recommended that checks of the Static Pressure SP be done prior to and directly following the calibration A minimum of three Static Pressure markers should be set however you may enter as many SP pressure markers as you desire Recording too many markers could cause the XFC6200EX to overwrite existing older events Suggested pressure points are low mid low mid mid high and high value Only the last five checks are used by the WinCCU editor for calibration adjustment During normal operation of the XFC the display provides continuous SP readouts However during this procedure the XFC6200EX is placed in a temporary hold mode CAUTION The resulting
87. e ability of a material to pass a current Resistance Temperature Characteristic A relationship between a thermistor s resistance and the temperature Resistant Thermal Detector A metallic probe that measures temperature based upon its coefficient of resistivity 6 33 Resistor Passive component with a known resistance The value of resistance is usually shown by a set of colored bands on the body of the component Resolution The smallest significant number to which a measurement can be determined For example a converter with 12 bit resolution can resolve 1 part in 4096 Response Time 1 The length of time required for the output of a transducer to rise to a specified percentage of its final value as a result of a step change of input 2 The time required by a sensor to reach 63 2 of a step change in temperature under a specified set of conditions Five time constants are required for the sensor to stabilize at 600 of the step change value Restore This refers to a Totalflow procedure in which all the Station or Configuration files are restored to the SDRIVE from the file located on the laptop This process is very helpful prior to doing a Cold Start when you want to continue using the Configuration and Station files Reynolds Number The ratio of inertial and viscous forces in a fluid defined by the formula Re rVD u where r Density of fluid u Viscosity in centipoise CP V
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89. e sun light If battery cable is securely connected check Battery Pack voltage If voltage is low replace with another Battery Pack Check current consumption of the system to ensure system current requirements are not too high see Figure 5 3 The XFC and EXIMV should consume a maximum of 50 0 ma at 12 VDC You may need to disconnect external equipment connections including I O and remote communications equipment to isolate problem 1 3 5 7 If steps 1 through 5 do not locate and repair the issue investigate other power supply issues as discussed in Figure 5 1 in this chapter Continued on Next Page 5 5 SLEEP Mode Wakeup Cont J16 2 Ground PWR 2 Source Digital Multi Meter Set to Milliamps Figure 5 3 Current Consumption Test Transducer Communications Test If the A to D Failure alarm code is present or if the device is in the SLEEP mode but is still receiving minimum voltage it may be necessary to test the data link between the Main Processor Board and the transducer Follow the instructions below to check transducer Probable causes of receiving the A to D failure include e A D Converter is Over or Under Range DP SP or Tf e Loose wiring Connections e Faulty RTD Probe If the Transducer Communications test fails both the EXIMV 2101465 xxx and the Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx will need replaced as the characterization fi
90. e transducer is factory sealed and is not field repairable Because the characterization files are stored on the main electronics board when returing the tranducer the main electronics board must also be returned The XFC6200EX defaults to retention of daily and log period records for 40 days and retention of 200 events These defaults can be extended limited only by the file storage space on the device This model may be used in conjunction with the handheld FS 2 and or a laptop computer running PCCU32 software The FS 2 can do basic procedures but PCCU32 is required for the initial setup and setup of the advanced features The XFC6200EX maintains a history of alarms as well as average differential pressure DP average static pressure SP average flowing temperature Tf accumulated volume energy and an average extension The XFC6200EX can be programmed to calculate flow rates and volumes in accordance with either AGA 3 AGA 7 or ISO 5167 Supercompressibility calculations can be performed in accordance with either NX 19 or AGA 8 Continued on Next Page 1 2 Overview Cont FEA Z Manifold ra XFC 6200EX COMM ANTENA CLASS 1 DIV 1 AREA NON HAZARDOUS AREA e N Solar Panel Explosion Proof RTD Probe Orifice Fitting COMM EQUIPMENT BATTERY AND lt CHARGER Customer S supplied Cable
91. ect follow the Instructions below to test the RTD Probe Required e Digital MultiMeter w alligator clip leads Equipment e Peete 1 Begin by disconnecting power from Termination Board Remove connection from J16 see Figure 5 4 Instructions Remove connectors for any external connections J3 Analog In J6 Digital In J5 Digital Output J19 Communication Port 1 J20 Communication Port 2 Continued on Next Page 5 8 Resistive Temperature Detector RTD Continuity Test Cont Procedure Cont Disconnect RTD connection J8 RTD Perform continuity test on wires leading to probe Set DMM to 200 OHM or Continuity Audio Check continuity of red wire pair by connecting one lead to each wire Meter should read zero or close to zero If there is continuity skip to step no 8 If there is NO continuity verify wiring at RTD head is correct 7 If wiring at connection head is correct the RTD is defective Replace probe Check continuity of each red wire to probe or shield If there IS continuity the RTD is defective Replace probe If there is NO continuity continue to next step Check continuity of white wire pair by connecting one lead to each wire Meter should read zero or close to zero If there is continuity skip to step no 12 If there is NO continuity RTD is defective Replace Probe Check continuity of each white wire to probe or shield If there IS continuity the RTD is defective Replace probe
92. ed and is discarded when the cell or battery has delivered all its electrical energy PRM Acronym for Pressure Regulator Module Probe A generic term that is used to describe many types of temperature sensors Process Gas Gas use for which alternate fuels are not technically feasible such as in applications requiring precise temperature controls and precise flame characteristics Program A list of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task Programmable Logic Controller A highly reliable special purpose computer used in industrial monitoring and control applications PLCs typically have proprietary programming and networking protocols and special purpose digital and analog I O ports Programmable Read Only Memory Computer memory in which data can be written to ROM is used for storing programs e g operating systems and characteristic files on a permanent basis non volatile Programmed I O PROM The standard method a CPU uses to access an I O device each byte of data is read or written by the CPU See Programmable Read Only Memory Propane C3H8 A saturated hydrocarbon Alkane gas the molecule of which is composed of three carbon and eight hydrogen atoms Propane is present in most natural gas and is the first product refined from crude petroleum It has many industrial uses and may be used for heating and lighting Contains approximately 2 500 Btu per cubic foot
93. ed by the OPC Foundation The Totalflow Driver TDS32 supports OPC Ole for Process Control Database A programming interface to databases IVision supports the OLEDB interface OLEDB See Ole for Process Control Database Olefins Basic chemicals made from oil or natural gas liquids feedstocks commonly used to manufacture plastics and gasoline Examples are ethylene and propylene OOP Object Oriented Programming The XFC XRC architecture incorporates an object oriented approach OPC See Ole for Process Control Open Circuit A complete break in a metal conductor path Open Circuit Voltage The difference in potential between the terminals of a cell battery when the circuit is open no load condition Open Collector A single NPN transistor with the base connected to the logic driving circuitry and with the emitter grounded The collector is the output pin of the gate Open Database Connectivity A widely accepted application programming interface API for database access It is based on the Call Level Interface CLI specifications from X Open and ISO IEC for database APIs and uses Structured Query Language SQL as its database access language Using ODBC you can create database applications with access to any database for which your end user has an ODBC driver This allows access for authorized users to databases over any network including the Internet The iVision SCADA system provides an ODBC driver m
94. ed the XFC6200EX records it in the appropriate log period flow record These are automatically retrieved when data is collected Visual alarms and status codes are described in Table 1 4 ANNUNCIATORS ALARM CODES LU V4 04 Lb hd FLOW RATE INFORMATION 139 00 CF DAY A2 Figure 1 2 Liquid Crystal Display LCD and Indicators Table 1 3 Default Annunciator Locations Annunciator Application A1 Measurement Tube 1 A2 Unassigned A3 Unassigned A4 COM2 A5 Unassigned A6 Local COMO A7 I O Subsystem A8 Remote WinCCU COM1 Continued on Next Page 1 7 Display Annunciators Cont Table 1 4 XFC6200EX Status and Alarm Description Description I O Sub System Low Lithium Battery Alarm When L low lithium is displayed lithium battery voltage is not sufficient to maintain SRAM data A new lithium battery measures approximately 3 6 VDC r r Display Application A number represents the Display Group number currently being displayed The displayed item s value is above the Data High Limit value specified on the display Item Setup screen The displayed item s value is below the Data Low Limit value specified on the display Item Setup screen Communication Protocols Transmitting Data Sending a response Receiving Data Processing request Negative Acknowledgement Nak w packet list Positive Acknowledge Ack of receipt of request Waiting for Positive Acknowledgement
95. eers ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM International ASTM D 3588 ASTM International Standard Practice for calculating heat value compressibility factor and relative density of gaseous fuels Asynchronous A communications protocol where information can be transmitted at an arbitrary unsynchronized point in time without synchronization to a reference time or clock ATC Automatic temperature compensation ATEX Certification Directive for Explosive Atmospheres Atmosphere A unit of pressure the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at 0 C Atmospheric Pressure The pressure due to the weight of the atmosphere air and water vapor on the earth s surface The average atmospheric pressure at sea level for scientific purposes has been defined at 14 696 pounds per square inch absolute Audio Frequency Generally in the range 20 Hz to 20 KHz Audit To examine or verify data for accuracy Totalflow s DB1 and DB2 records may be edited to generate a more accurate representation of data information 6 4 Audit Trail Using the Long Term Archive files to justify changes made to records that more accurately reflects the correct data Peripheral information used to edit data is recorded without exception to justify the accuracy of the edited data records Automatic Frequency Control Similar to Automatic Fine Tune AFT A circuit that keeps a receiver in tu
96. elect 3 or 5 Point Calibration 3 Set Transducer SP Pressure Range in calibration window This should match the range reading from the tag or label attached to the transducer 4 Select the SP type Absolute or Gauge Absolute will display values with Barometric Pressure added in plus entered values will need the Barometric Pressure added Gauge will display values in Gauge Pressure plus entered values will need to be in Gauge Pressure 5 Enter the barometric in the bottom window before proceeding 6 Verify that the vent valve is closed see Figure 4 10 7 Open both high and low equalizer valves 8 Close both the downstream and upstream tap valves Continued on Next Page Calibrating Static Pressure SP Cont Procedure Cont Open atmosphere vent valve Click on the Low Cal Point button Verify the Current Reading is Continuously updated This should represent the lowest calibration point oO When current reading stablizes click OK or enter a different value then click OK When the previous reading was accepted notice that the 100 Cal Point button becomes highlighted To select press Enter Connect Calibration Standard to calibration test port Close atmosphere vent valve 15 Pressure to 100 of the transducer range 100 of target value When current reading stablizes accept the target value already showing in the window or enter the pressure value from the
97. ensure that all memory is clear and the operating program is at its default settings Discretionary use of this procedure is advised Step Procedure Using PCCU in the terminal mode type this command exactly as shown use precise capitalization 0 0 0 COLD 5 27 5 28 Blank Page Chapter 6 Totalflow Definitions and Acronyms TERM DEFINITION u Greek letter for mu Often used in math and engineering as the symbol for micro Pronounced as a long u u FLO 6210EX This Totalflow Flow Computer is housed in an explosion proof housing and has similar operational features as the uFLO O with additional capabilities Its overall appearance is drastically different as is reflected in it s cast aluminum enclosure u FLO IMV uFLO s measurement and operational features are housed in this single unit assembly The main electronic board uFLO 195 Board communication connection power SP DP and Temperature readings are all housed in this unit u FLO 2100767 Board Main Electronic Board used in the FLO Computers It is housed on an integrated assembly and includes the IMV It operates at 195 MHz while drawing minimal power u Sec Micro Second FLO 6200 This Totalflow Flow Computer is housed in a small lightweight enclosure It s main feature is it s low power microprocessor based units designed to meet a wide range of measurement monitor and alarming applicat
98. epending on your equipment choice is discussed in the PCCU32 help files or the Operations manual for the FS 2 Portable Calibration and Collection Unit The two equipment options for programming the XFC6200EX are the Windows based PCCU32 Software and the DOS based FS 2 device these are discussed in more detail below Laptop Computer running PCCU32 PCCU32 Software running in a laptop Windows environment offers you the most options for programming the XFC Many of the features designed into the XFC6200EX cannot be accessed by the FS 2 due to the FS 2 s limited capabilities The Windows environment features user friendly help files and easy to follow menus The laptop computer connects via a cable directly to the PCCU Connector on the side of the XFC6200EX or to optional Internal PCCU Connector FS 2 Handheld PCCU The FS 2 Portable Calibration amp Collection Unit PCCU is a hand held device running the DOS version of PCCU This equipment allows the user to perform only the most basic of operations and program the minimal features of the XFC Because the device functions in the DOS environment help files icons and drop down menus are not available The FS 2 PCCU connects via a cable directly to the PCCU Connector on the side of the XFC6200EX or to optional Internal PCCU Connector 3 2 Start Up and Configuration Local Communication Using the PCCU cable supplied with your unit attach one end to your programming device and t
99. eral factors including change in ambient temperature time and line voltage Driver Hardware An electronic circuit that provides input to another electronic circuit Driver Software A program that exercises a system or system component by simulating the activity of a higher level component Drivers Software that controls a specific hardware device such as interface boards PLCs RTUs and other I O devices Droplet Liquids Large liquid particles Dry Contact Contacts which neither break nor make a circuit 0 Ohms 6 14 Dry Gas DSP Has no more than seven pounds of water per million cubic feet of gas Gas has less than 0 1 PPM of liquid at the coldest ambient condition expected at the coldest point in the system The liquid can be water oil synthetic lubrication glycol condensed sample or any other non vapor contaminate Digital Signal Processor Dual Element Sensor A sensor assembly with two independent sensing elements Dual Access Memory Memory that can be sequentially accessed by more than one controller or processor but not simultaneously accessed Also known as shared memory Duplex The ability to both send and receive data simultaneously over the same communications line Duplex Wire A pair of wires insulated from each other and with an outer jacket of insulation around the inner insulated pair Duty Cycle The total time to one on off cycle Usually refe
100. erence between the temperature at which the controller turns heat off and the temperature at which the heat is turned back on It is expressed in degrees Differential Input A signal input circuit where SIG LO and SIG HI are electrically floating with respect to ANALOG GND METER GND which is normally tied to DIG GND This allows the measurement of the voltage difference between two signals tied to the same ground and provides superior common mode noise rejection Differential Pressure Digit The pressure difference between two points in a system For example the difference in pressure between the upstream and downstream taps of an orifice plate used to measure volume passing through the orifice A measure of the display span of a panel meter By convention a full digit can assume any value from 0 through 9 a 1 2 digit will display a 1 and overload at 2 a 3 4 digit will display digits up to 3 and overload at 4 etc For example a meter with a display span of 3999 counts is said to be a 3 3 4 digit meter Digital A signal which has distinct states either on or off 0 or 1 Digital computers process data as binary information having either true of false states Digital Data Information transmitted in a coded form from a computer represented by discrete signal elements Digital Data Exchange or Dynamic Data Exchange A Microsoft data exchange format generally used to transfer data from one program to
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103. feet per minute Character A letter digit or other symbol that is used as the representation of data A connected sequence of characters is called a character string Characteristics Detailed information pertaining to it s description The XFC stores this information in the PROM chip A feature or quality that makes somebody or something recognizable Charge The conversion of electrical energy provided in the form of a current from an external source into chemical energy within a cell or battery Chip Another name for integrated circuit or the piece of silicon on which semiconductors are created Chromatograph An instrument used in chemical analysis to determine the make up of various substances and often used to determine the Btu content of natural gas Chromatography A method of separating gas compounds by allowing it to seep through an adsorbent so that each compound is adsorbed in a separate layer CIM Communication Interface Module Totalflow s version is called TFIO Communication Interface Module Circuit 1 The complete path between two terminals over which one way or two way communications may be provided 2 An electronic path between two or more points capable of providing a number of channels 3 A number of conductors connected together for the purpose of carrying an electrical current 4 An electronic closed loop path among two or more points used for signal transfer 5 A number of electrical components such as resis
104. frequency An oscillation that is an integral sub multiple of the fundamental is called a sub harmonic HART Communication Interface Hazardous Area Classification Any area likely to have an explosive combination of oxygen and fuel Heat Thermal energy Heat is expressed in units of calories or Btu s Heat Capacity The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a body of any mass one degree Celsius Heat of Condensation The amount of heat that must be removed from one gram of a vapor at it s condensation point to condense the vapor with no change in temperature Heat of Vaporization The amount of heat required to vaporize one gram of a liquid at its boiling point with no change in temperature Usually expressed in J g The molar heat of vaporization is the amount of heat required to vaporize one mole of liquid at its boiling point with no change in temperature and usually expressed ion kJ mol Heat Transfer A form of energy that flows between two samples of matter because of their differences in temperature Heating Value The amount of heat developed by the complete combustion of a unit quantity of a material Heavy Crude Crude oil of 20 degree API gravity or less often very thick and viscous Heavy Hydrocarbons More susceptible to increases in temperature and decreases in pressure thus causing liquids to form Hertz Cycles per second A measure of freque
105. g on operating conditions and feedstock properties Gas Sour Gas found in its natural state containing such amounts of compounds of sulfur as to make it impractical to use without purifying because of its corrosive effect on piping and equipment Gas Sweet Gas found in its natural state containing such small amounts of compounds of sulfur that it can be used without purifying with no deleterious effect on piping and equipment Gas Unconventional Gas that can not be economically produced using current technology Gas Wet Wet natural gas is unprocessed natural gas or partially processed natural gas produced from strata containing condensable hydrocarbons The term is subject to varying legal definitions as specified by certain state statutes Gate Station Generally a location at which gas changes ownership from one party to another neither of which is the ultimate consumer It should be noted however that the gas may change from one system to another at this point without changing ownership Also referred to as city gate station town border station or delivery point Gathering The act of operating extensive low pressure gas lines which aggregate the production of several separate gas wells into one larger receipt point into an interstate pipeline Gathering Agreement Agreement between a producer and a gathering system operator specifying the terms and conditions for entry of the producer s ga
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107. h of wire designed to transmit or receive radio waves See also Antenna Aerosol Liquids Minute liquid particles suspended in gas Aerosols will behave like a fluid and can be transported by pipes and pumping When aerosols contact each other they coalesce into droplets Aerosols may be present in gas or may be generated by glow shearing off the skim inside of a pipeline AGA American Gas Association Trade group representing natural gas distributors and pipelines AGA 10 American Gas Association Report No 10 Speed of Sound in Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Gases Method for calculation of the speed of sound in gases AGA 3 American Gas Association Report No 3 Orifice Metering of Natural Gas Method for calculating gas volume across an Orifice Plate This method requires two pressure readings Differential Pressure DP and Static Pressure SP AGA 5 American Gas Association Report No 5 Fuel Gas Energy Metering Methods Volume Mass or Energy for calculating BTUs without knowing the composition of the gas AGA 7 American Gas Association Report No 7 Measurement of Gas by Turbine Meters Method for calculating gas volume using a Pulse Meter This method requires one pressure reading Static Pressure SP AGA 8 American Gas Association Report No 8 Compressibility Factor of Natural Gas and Related Hydrocarbon Gases Method for calculating the Super Compressibility Factor Fpv AG
108. half of union previously installed into Thermowell As union halves meet you should encounter some resistance As the probe contacts the bottom of the Thermowell you should see the top of the probe rise 3 4 max nipple lengths TIP If the probe assembly is to long or to short you may need to change 8 Lift union nut up to union top screwing together 9 Align RTD head to correct position for conduit and wiring then tighten union nut 10 Using supplied Wiring Interconnect drawings wire RTD Probe at wiring block see Figure 2 10 11 Following local code run RTD wiring to XFC6200EX unit Continued on Next Page 2 13 RTD Probe Kit Assembly and Installation Cont CUSTOMER CONNECTION CUSTOMER CONNECTION WHT WHT RED RED RED WIRING INTERCONNECT VIEW LOOKING IN HEAD CUSTOMER CONNECTION CUSTOMER CONNECTION Figure 2 10 RTD Probe Wiring 12 Inside of XFC6200EX enclosure begin by disconnecting power from Termination Board Remove connection from J16 faa Remove Connector plug from RTD connection J8 to begin field wiring Using supplied wiring instructions make field connections to connector plug and re insert into J8 board connector Restore power to unit 6270 Optional Equipment Unit Installation If optional 6270 OEU Enclosure is used it may be configured to include other options including but not limited to a bat
109. he XFC6200EX is designed for Class Division with explosive gas in the area The Battery Box and Solar Panel are not intended for that application To 6200EX J 16 Pin 2 To Solar Panel To Solar Panel r To 6200EX J 16 Pin 1 a Charger Regulator BATTERY COMPARTMENT BRAC KET To Battery COMMUNICATIONS To 6200EX Comm Output NS TO COMMUNICATIONSEQUIPMENT rd Figure 1 11 Optional Communication Enclosure 1 22 Solar Panel A solar panel may be configured in the system to provide a charging source for the battery Division 1 installations would require that the Solar Panel and Battery Pack be installed in a General Purpose or Division 2 area Typically the Solar Panel would be connected through a Charger Regulator located in the 6270 OEU Depending upon power charging requirements your unit may be configured for a 5 Watt 10 Watt 20 Watt or 30 Watt solar panel The panel is designed to be mounted on 2 inch extension pipe AUTION The Solar Panel is NOT intended to be used in a Class l Division C environment The XFC6200EX is designed for Class l Division with explosive gas in the area The Batte
110. he other end to the local communication port then instruct the PCCU32 Software to connect to the unit Depending on the programming device used the following are the minimum required entries Specific information required to complete each step depending on your equipment choice is discussed in the PCCU32 help files or the Operations manual for the FS 2 Portable Calibration and Collection Unit Date Time The XFC6200EX date and time should be set before other tube parameters are entered to ensure that events are properly dated and time tagged Attention should be given that the date and time are set correctly and should agree with the Collection Equipment PCCU or WinCCU can be used to update the date and time of the device Description Format Note Date MM DD YY Must enter 2 digits each Time HH MM SS 24 hour clock Station ID The station identifier code should uniquely identify one XFC6200EX from that of any others Description Format Note Station ID XXXXXXXXXX 10 digit alphanumeric Location The location field can hold up to 24 alphanumeric characters to describe its location An example would be the lease name county name or road number Description Format Note Location XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 24 digit alphanumeric There are additional fields stored in WinCCU for uniquely identifying the FYI CN meter including fields for entering the lease holder produce
111. hese instructions Instructions Close the vent to atmosphere valve and open both bypass valves This stabilizes the pressure on both sides of the cell Your XFC6200EX should read zero If not refer to the calibration section in Chapter 4 Begin to SLOWLY open the high side orifice tap valve from the meter run Then SLOWLY open the low side valve Once both the high and low sides are completely open you may close both bypass valves and open vent valves Reset Volume Since the XFC6200EX volume calculations are made each vol calc period any changes you make during the period would affect the volume calculations and be introduced into the calculations To avoid introduced errors it is recommended that Reset Volume command be used This command forces the XFC6200EX to perform volume calculations for the elapsed time since a previous volume calculation was made A new partial period volume is added to the volume accumulator which is logged as an event before it is reset to zero 0 Continued on Next Page 3 9 Reset Volume Cont Description Program Display When you reset the volume accumulator the XFC6200EX will Store time date and previous accumulated partial calc period volume into the historical record file Zero the remaining partial calc period accumulation Complete all computations for the present flow file daily record Begin a new flow file daily record Zero total volume accumulator and log the event with an
112. hold mode Instructions Step Procedure Enter Calibration menu Checks screen this places the Flow Computer on HOLD Select the desired measurement tube from the tree view in the left pane 2 Select DP from the calibration drop down box to the left of the pressure marker table Continued on Next Page 4 18 Differential Pressure DP Calibration Checks Cont to alls the Current atl Close both the downstream and upstream tap valves Open the atmospheric vent valve El E 5 CE E ae a pressure marker for differential pressure 0 0 and click o cse the high side equaizervave 10 Connect Gabration Standard to calbrationestpor asa the calibration source Click OK When all Differential Pressure markers have been set determine if calibration is required If no calibration is required return manifold to service before exiting calibration mode FYI 3 lt a For additional information regarding Differential Pressure Calibration Q Checks see PCCU Help Files Calibrating Static Pressure SP A three or five point pressure method is used to calibrate the XFC6200EX Static Pressure cell When these different pressures are applied to the cell they are measured using a known traceable source The resultant pressure values are entered into the XFC6200EX using PCCU software When calibrating wait for the readings to stabilize before entering new values The XFC6200EX uses an absolute Static Pressu
113. igital Input Security Access Security Access Analog Input Cut Out Cut Out Main Processor Connector a aa J5 COMM Port 1 7 SECURITY Al Di Do ON J19 COMM1 8 e 1 COMM1 a diia jE jis SW1 l J21 J5 Ilep J16 Lenl PWR e ON OFF 1 r iji fem COMM2 Ee sw2 Power Connector J20 COMM2 1 8 Communications Switchs COMM Port 2 Figure 1 7 XFC6200EX Termination Board 2101873 xxx On board I O The XFC6200EX Termination Board provides similar base I O as earlier XSeries models only a reduced number due to enclosure restrictions including e 1 User A I e 1 User D O e 1 User D I e Interface for external TFIO Modules In the next few pages you will see the specifications for Digital Input Digital Output and Analog Input and supported TFIO Modules Digital Input The Totalflow XFC6200EX provides one digital input as a means to monitor external equipment This is primarily used as a status input to read external equipment Selectable de bounce may be enabled or disabled within PCCU32 when using the input to measure pulses See the Help Files for additional information Continued on Next Page XFC6200EX Termination Board 2101873 xxx Cont DI Electrical Specifications Digital Input Specifications
114. iles following the instructions listed previously in this chapter titled Backing Up Configuration Files Continued on Next Page Replacing Battery Pack Cont To 6200EX J 16 To Solar Panel To Solar Panel To 6200EX J 16 E BATTERY COMPARTMENT BRAC KET To Battery Ru j ONNI RE fs ANI m Thong G a GRN Gi Th erv To 6200EX Comm Output Ri Ri GND vi u va o 0 o TO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT 5 COMMUNICATIONS E Figure 4 1 6270 OEU Configuration Procedure Cont Disconnect Charging Source from Charger Regulator Disconnect the Battery Pack Cable connector going to the Charger Regulator Remove Battery Pack from battery compartment 7 Remove terminal lugs from battery and place on new battery being sure to connect the red wire to the positive side and black wire to the negative side Insert Battery Pack into compartment Insert Battery Pack so that it s terminals are not touching any metal surface inside of the unit Reconnect Battery Pack Cable connector to Charger Regulator Reconnect Charging Source to Charger Regulator 11 Monitor LCD for normal operational readings and Battery Voltage 4 5 Replacing Liquid Crystal Display LCD Board The LCD Board is mounted inside of XFC6200EX front end cap To access and remove D
115. in a specially designed shipping carton which contains the unit mounting brackets parts list and wiring and interconnect diagrams Optional Solar Panel Battery Pack and 6270 OEU enclosure with applicable hardware may be shipped in a separate carton Carefully remove the items from each carton Inspection e Inspect the shipping carton for damage If the shipping carton is damaged keep it until the contents have been inspected for damage e Inspect the unit s exterior for dents chipped paint etc e Inspect the LCD window for breakage e Visually inspect the Electronic Boards cables and Integral Multivariable Transducer EXIMV for damage Damaged If any components have been damaged or if there are noticeable defects Components notify your Totalflow representative Keep all shipping materials for the carrier s inspection Totalflow will arrange for immediate repair or replacement see Getting Help in this manual s Introduction Meter Run Installation Overview The following procedures unless otherwise stated are applicable to all XFC6200EX Computers The XFC6200EX can either be direct mounted pipe saddle or stand alone mounted Care must be given to ensure that the transducer is mounted above the meter run to allow adequate slope between manifold and orifice fittings Location and installation of the optional 6270 OEU is covered later in this chapter When direct mounting to an instrument manifold all hardware for mo
116. ine Any of several liquid compounds containing amino nitrogen generally used in water solution to remove by reversible chemical reaction hydrogen sulfide and or carbon dioxide from gas and liquid hydrocarbon streams Ammeter An instrument used to measure current Amp See Ampere Ampere The unit of electrical current Also milliamp one thousandth of an amp and microamp one millionth of an amp One amp corresponds to the flow of about 6 x 1018 electrons per second Ampere Hour The quantity of electricity measured in ampere hours Ah which may be delivered by a cell or battery under specified conditions A current of one ampere flowing for one hour Ampere Hour Efficiency The ratio of the output of a secondary cell or battery measured in ampere hours to the input required to restore the initial state of charge under specified conditions Amplifier Amplitude A device which draws power from a source other than the input signal and which produces as an output an enlarged reproduction of the essential features of its input The highest value reached by voltage current or power during a complete cycle Amplitude Modulation Where audio signals increase and decrease the amplitude of the carrier wave Amplitude Span The Y axis range of a graphic display of data in either the time or frequency domain Usually a log display dB but can also be linear AMU See Analog Measurement Un
117. ing all supplied materials are present Contact Totalflow Customer Service if parts are missing 800 442 3097 or 1 918 338 4880 Install Thermowell into meter run To prevent moisture from entering XFC after installing RTD cord connector be certain associated connector at XFC has a metal backed sealing O ring and metal locking nut attached Power should be removed from XFC before performing any field wiring 2 10 Using snap ring pliers adjust probe length so that it is spring loaded against bottom of Thermowell Screw Probe Connector into Thermowell At the XFC6200EX remove plug from Explosion Proof RTD hub and screw adapter bushing into hub Remove nut from water tight cord connector leaving nylon sealing ring in place Insert wires through the cord connecter and continue through the Adapter Bushing into enclosure see Figure 2 7 Screw Cord Connector into Adapter Bushing and tighten Inside of XFC6200EX enclosure begin by disconnecting connector plug from RTD connection J8 to begin field wiring Continued on Next Page Page Standard RTD Probe Installation Cont NUT NYLON SEALING RING RETAINING RING DRAIN WIRE RTD SHLD gm m WHITE WIRE OUT f WHITE WRE oO BLACK WIRE Se BLACK WIRE OUT PROBECONNECTOR WATERPROOF CABLE CONNECTOR Figure 2 7 RTD Probe Wiring Using supplied wiring instructions make field connections to connector plug and re insert int
118. ing selected Resistor from Table 5 2 for your Solar Panel bia attach selected Resistor between the two Solar Panel Clip the positive lead of the DMM to the upper side of the Test Resistor Clip the negative lead of the DMM to the lower side of the Test Resistor Determine if Loaded Voltage is greater than or equal to specification listed in Table 5 2 If Solar Panel is not above minimum replace Solar Panel and return to step 3 To 6200EX J 16 To Solar Panel To Solar Panel i To 6200EX J 16 6270 OEU DOOR Charger Regulator aS g JA Uh u Pa To Battery Figure 5 5 6270 OEU Charger Regulator 5 14 AC Charger Troubleshooting Test If your system setup includes an AC Charging unit connected to the 6270 Optional Equipment Unit OEU and not supplying the required voltage to the XFC6200EX unit you may need to test the AC Charger The following instructions contain the steps required to do so Instructions spf Procedure 1 Check AC charger wiring to 6270 OEU Enclosure Termination Board connector Be certain wiring is correct 2 Check input AC voltage to e
119. installation of communication equipment and before placing the Communication communication system into operation the user should note the following e Verify field wiring terminations on the XFC6200EX Termination Board e Verify field wiring on from XFC6200EX unit to termination board inside the 6270 OEU enclosure e Verify Field wiring from termination board to radio e Check XFC6200EX identifier ID Log the ID for future reference e Log XFC6200EX access security code baud rate listen cycle protocol and interface for future reference The following helpful hints aid the user after communication equipment FYI has been installed and setup e When communication equipment is powered switched on XFC6200EX displays the after it recognizes the XFC6200EX ID and is responding e Check baud rate of XFC6200EX transmission and LISTEN time settings The baud rate and time settings can be changed in Entry Mode of PCCU Default settings are 1200 baud and the listening time is 4 seconds and communications interface is turned off e Minimum power required for operating remote communications is 11 9 VDC default or as set by user Should the power fall below this level remote communications will be terminated e Test remote communications using RS 232 CCU to FCU Troubleshooting Cable 2011781 xxx Use RS 232 to RS485 communication Converter 1800255 xxx in conjunction with RS 232 Troubleshooting cable to test RS 485 remote commu
120. ion utilizing four active elements or strain gages Full Duplex Simultaneous two way transmit and receive transmission Function A set of software instructions executed by a single line of code that may have input and or output parameters and returns a value when executed Fuse A short length of wire that will easily burn out when excessive current flows Fw Water Vapor factor G The symbol used for giga or gigabyte 6 18 Gage Factor A measure of the ratio of the relative change of resistance to the relative change in length of a piezoresistive strain gage Gage Pressure Absolute pressure minus local atmospheric pressure Gain The factor by which a signal is amplified sometimes expressed in dB Gain Accuracy A measure of deviation of the gain of an amplifier from the ideal gain Gas That state of matter which has neither independent shape nor volume It expands to fill the entire container in which it is held It is one of the three forms of matter the other two being solid and liquid Gas Chromatograph Gas Chromatograph Module An analytical instrument that separates mixtures of gas into identifiable components by means of chromatography Software module used in conjunction with PCCU32 and WINCCU to interact with Btu Chromatograph equipment and software Gas Chromatograph Module Coefficient A co efficient generated by the factory allowing user to start calibration on loca
121. ion web data TFIO Module Totalflow Input Output module i e quad AO Thermal Conductivity Detector Thermistor Universal detector that shows a response to all compounds An electrical component that changes resistance based on the components ability to conduct heat In chromatography two TCDs are used 1 as a reference detector and 2 as the sensor detector The reference detector is exposed to only the carrier gas and the Sensor detector is exposed to the sample A temperature sensing element composed of sintered semiconductor material which exhibits a large change in resistance proportional to a small change in temperature Thermistors usually have negative temperature coefficients Thermistor Bead Thermocouple See Thermal Conductivity Detector A temperature sensor created by joining two dissimilar metals The junction produces a small voltage as a function of the temperature Thermowell A closed end tube designed to protect temperature sensors from harsh environments high pressure and flows They can be installed into a system by pipe thread or welded flange and are usually made of corrosion resistant metal or ceramic material depending upon the application Therms Master Totalflow application for Gas Analyzer Tolerance The allowable percentage variation of any component from that stated on its body Totalflow Product line of ABB Inc Maker and distributor of the XSeries Flow Computers X
122. ions for remote gas systems while being a cost effective alternative CSV file See Comma Separated Values I E spreadsheet format INI file See Initialization File A D Analog to digital ABB Inc Asea Brown amp Boveri parent company of Totalflow Absolute Pressure Gauge pressure plus barometric pressure Totalflow devices use Static Pressure SP for flow calculations Absolute Zero The zero point on the absolute temperature scale It is equal to 273 16 degrees C or 0 degrees K Kelvin or 459 69 degrees F or 0 degrees R Rankine Absorber A tower or column that provides contact between natural gas being processed and a liquid solvent Absorption The operation in which one or more components in the gas phase are transferred to absorbed into a liquid solvent Absorption Factor A factor which is an indication of the tendency for a given gas phase component to be transferred to the liquid solvent It is generally expressed as A L KV where L and V are the moles of liquid and vapor and K is the average value of the vapor liquid equilibrium constant for the component of concern Absorption Oil A hydrocarbon liquid used to absorb and recover components from the natural gas being processed AC See Alternating Current Accuracy How closely a measured value agrees with the correct value Usually expressed as percent of full scale output or reading Acid Gas See Gas Acid
123. is primarily used in pipeline distribution company agreements It is similar to and usually coincides with the distribution company Contract Day Demand Load The rate of flow of gas required by a consumer or a group of consumers often an average over a specified short time interval cf hr or Mcf hr Demand is the cause load is the effect Demand Meters A device which indicates or records the instantaneous maximum or integrated over a specified period demand Demand Average The demand on a system or any of its parts over an interval of time determined by dividing the total volume in therms by the number of units of time in the interval Density Mass per unit Volume D MV 6 12 Desaturization Doesn t cause the composition of the gas to change enabling a more representative sample of gas Detector Bead See Thermal Conductivity Detector Deviation The difference between the value of the controlled variable and the value at which it is being controlled Dewar A glass or metal container made like a vacuum bottle that is used especially for storing liquefied gases Also called Dewar flask DG Display Group When display group files are created Diaphragm A bellows inside a displacement type gas meter Also a membrane separating two different pressure areas within a control valve or regulator Differential For an on off controller it refers to the temperature diff
124. isplay Board perform the following procedures recommended that historical flow data be downloaded before accessing DO NOT remove the Lithium battery since it provides power to RAM It is WARNING b and removing LCD Board to prevent potential loss of stored data Instructions so o ee E Collect data from unit Back up configuration files following the instructions listed previously in this chapter titled Backing Up Configuration Files Verify LL battery alarm is not being displayed on XFC6200EX LCD Gain access to rear Termination Board by loosening the Countersunk Hex Socket Locking Set Screw in the rear end cap using a 1 16 Hex wrench then unscrewing the end cap Disconnect the Power connector J16 from the board mounted connector see Figure 4 2 ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT O SECURITY ON ISP ON RBUS CTS J13 an ka ON OFF al cl COMM2 1 e SW2 3 Oo Soe 120 elelel PL T T 118 1 i SWITCHSETTINGS 1 2 3 4 RS485 MODE ON ON ON OFF RS485 TERMINATE ON ON ON ON RS422 MODE OFF OFF OFF OFF RS232 MODE OFF OFF OFF OFF T R Si any he A I 1 RBUS CTS JIT RBUS RXD 1 TBUS RTS 4 NOT USED COM2SW Figure 4 2 Termination Board 2101873 xxx Continued on Nex
125. it AMU IMV Generic reference to the Measurement unit See Analog Measurement Unit and Integral Multivariable Transducer for more definition Analog A system in which data is represented as a continuously varying voltage current Analog Input Data received as varying voltage current Analog Measurement Unit A transducer for converting energy from one form to another e g Static and Differential pressure to electrical signals Analog Output A voltage or current signal that is a continuous function of the measured parameter Data that is transmitted as varying voltage current Analog Trigger A trigger that occurs at a user selected point on an incoming analog signal Triggering can be set to occur at a specific level on either an increasing or a decreasing signal positive or negative slope Analog to Digital Converter An electronic device often an integrated circuit that converts an analog voltage to a number 6 3 Analyzer Control Module Consists of various electronic components used for analysis Anemometer An instrument for measuring and or indicating the velocity of air flow Annealed Toughen steel or glass by a process of gradually heating and cooling Annunciator Display of a status on a screen ANSI American National Standards Institute Antenna A length of wire or similar that radiates such as a transmitting antenna or absorbs such as a radio antenna
126. itive lead of the DMM to the upper side of the RTD TEST RESISTOR Clip the negative lead of the DMM to the lower side of the RTD TEST RESISTOR Supply power to the unit Once running the measured value across the RTD TEST RESISTOR should be either 100 OHM Resistor Min of 100mv to a maximum of 125mv 123 OHM Resistor Min of 123mv to a maximum of 155mv The RTD measurement temperature on the FCU display should read either 100 OHM Resistor 31 0 F to 33 0 F 123 OHM Resistor 140 8 F to 142 8 F 5 10 RTD Current Source Resistive Test Cont Step Procedure Cont If either of the measured values are outside of range remove power and replace Termination Board Connector Cable 1801415 xxx Return power and perform steps 9 and 10 If either of the measured values are outside of range remove power and replace Termination Board 2101873 xxx Return power and perform steps 9 and 10 If either of the measured values are outside of the range remove power and replace Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx and EXIMV 2101465 xxx RTD Impedance Test If readings from the RTD are still suspect following the RTD Probe test follow the Instructions below to test the current source on the Termination Board to verify it is receiving power Required e Ice Bath Equipment e Digital MultiMeter Instructions s oo e SOS Immerse RTD Probe in ice bath 2 Perform a Continuity check between any two similar c
127. k from a speaker to microphone or intentional to reduce distortion Feeder Main A gas main or supply line that delivers gas from a city gate station or other source of supply to the distribution networks FET Field effect transistor Transistor with electric field controlling output a transistor with three or more electrodes in which the output current is controlled by a variable electric field Fg Specific Gravity factor Field Pressure The pressure of natural gas as it is found in the underground formations from which it is produced File Film Liquids Firmware Firmware Version A set of related records or data treated as a unit Aerosols liquids who have contacted each other and become adhered to the inside of the pipeline A computer program or software stored permanently in PROM or ROM or semi permanently in EPROM This refers to the version of firmware contained in the equipment Fixed Point A format for processing or storing numbers as digital integers Flag Any of various types of indicators used for identification of a condition or event for example a character that signals the termination of a transmission Flammable A liquid as defined by NFPD and DOT as having a flash point below 37 8 C 100 F Flange For pipe a metal collar drilled with bolt holes and attached to the pipe with its flat surface at right angles to the pipe axis so that it can be securely bolted to a mating
128. l number of carbon and hydrogen atoms in their molecules are usually gaseous those with a larger number of atoms are liquid and the compounds with the largest number of atoms are solid Hyperterm Terminal emulation program provided with Windows Hysteresis The maximum difference between output readings for the same measured point one point obtained while increasing from zero and the other while decreasing from full scale The points are taken on the same continuous cycle The deviation is expressed as a percent of full scale 1 0 See Input Output I O Address A method that allows the CPU to distinguish between the different boards in a system All boards must have different addresses 12C Inter Integrated Circuit Serial communications bus to I O modules developed by Phillips Semiconductor IAR Maker and distributor of the Embedded Workbench a compiler assembler linker development system for the Z80 64180 microprocessor family IC See Integrated Circuit Icon A graphic functional symbol display A graphic representation of a function or functions to be performed by the computer ID Identification Number You must assign an ID to the unit Units are communicated to by this ID number therefore the ID assigned in the software must agree with the hardware IEC International Electro technical Commission Developers of the IEC 61131 3 standard Programming Language used by Totalflow for user applications in XSeries equipment IEEE Institute
129. l operating status measure current at J16 If average current is higher than 30 ma replace Transducer and Main Processor Board If Operational current is within acceptable limits return to test sequence on Troubleshooting Flowchart see Figure 5 1 and continue 5 16 Communications Overview These troubleshooting procedures are applicable to an XFC6200EX with an installed radio in the optional 6270 OEU Enclosure Unit Use Figure 5 6 as an aid for troubleshooting communication problems The three basic types of radio communications that can be used between the XFC6200EX and a radio receiver are e RS 232 Communications see Table 5 3 for Pin Configurations e RS 485 Communications see Table 5 4 for Pin Configurations e RS 422 Communications available but not detailed The radio modem may be powered one of two ways Always on or Switched Your specific system set up will determine what steps you need to power the Radio Modem When switching power to a radio without Inhibit SLEEP mode using the scheduling software on board the unit utilization of an interposing relay will be required This should mount in the 6270 OEU Enclosure When switching power to a radio with Inhibit SLEEP mode the COM1SW line for COMM Port 1 or COM2SW for COMM Port 2 will go to the radios inhibit SLEEP Mode input When COM1SW or COM2SW is On the switch is open When Off the switch is closed path to ground Setting Up After
130. lar Panel Wires Loaded Voltage should be greater than or equal to specification listed in Table 5 2 If voltage is within range battery was bad If loaded voltage is not above minimum perform the Solar Panel Troubleshooting Test found next in this Chapter If unit receives charging voltage from AC Charger perform the AC Charger Troubleshooting Test found later in this chapter If all other testing to this point has not located the error return to Figure 5 1 Power Troubleshooting Flowchart and continue Table 5 2 Specifications for Solar panels Panel Max Volts Pmax Open Circuit Load Resistance Loaded Voltage 5 4 5W 16 5V 20 5V 50 Q 25W 13 5V 10 10W 16 8V 21V 30 Q 25W 17 5V 20 20W 16 8V 21V 15 Q 25W 17 8V 30 30W 16 8V 21V 10 Q 40W 17 8V 5 12 Solar Panel Troubleshooting Test If your system setup includes a Solar Panel connected to the 6270 Optional Equipment Unit OEU and it is not supplying the required voltage and current to the XFC6200EX unit you may need to test the Solar Panel The following instructions contain the steps required to do so Things to Consider Required Equipment Instructions The following list shows other troubleshooting procedures that you may want to consider as well e Power Consumption Test Remote Equipment e Transducer Isolation Test e Digital MultiMeter with 0 20 VDC range e Required resistors for testing specific panels listed in Tabl
131. lectronic device to generate multiple signals as the contacts close or open When you press a key on your computer keyboard you expect a single contact to be recorded by your computer In fact however there is an initial contact a slight bounce or lightening up of the contact then another contact as the bounce ends yet another bounce back and so forth A similar effect takes place when a switch made using a metal contact is opened BPS See Bits Per Second Bridge Generally a short circuit on a PC board caused by solder joining two adjacent tracks Bridge Resistance See Input impedance and Output impedance British Thermal Unit Energy required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit One pound of water at 32 F requires the transfer of 144 BTUs to freeze into solid ice Browser Software which formats Web pages for viewing the Web client BS amp W See Bottom Solids or sediment and Water Btu See British Thermal Unit Btu Method A method of allocating costs between different operations or between different products based upon the heat content of products produced in the various operations or of the various produced products Btu per Cubic Foot A measure of the heat available or released when one cubic foot of gas is burned Btu Dry Heating value contained in cubic foot of natural gas measured and calculated free of moisture content Contractually dry may be defined as
132. les for the EXIMV are stored on the Main Processor Board Begin by collecting data from unit 2 View event log in PCCU for codes see PCCU Help Files for more information 99 A D converter could not be read 100 A D converter could be read again Instructions If event code is found follow guidelines for returning EXIMV 2101465 xxx and Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx to Totalflow for repair or replacement If event code is not found continue to next step Continued on Next Page 5 6 Transducer Communications Test Cont Step Procedure Cont In the PCCU Entry screen monitor the readings by clicking on the I O subsystem On Board and Analog Inputs Check SP DP and temperature to determine which measurement channel is causing the alarm A If alarm is caused by the SP or DP channel equalize and vent manifold If alarm disappears 1 SP or DP cell is not ranged properly or 2 Manifold may have blockage If alarm is still present replace EXIMV 2101465 xxx and Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx B If alarm is caused by the temperature channel Skip to Step 9 otherwise go to next step Set EXIMV back to Factory calibration If this corrects the alarm recalibrate EXIMV to correct field calibration If alarm is not corrected continue to next step Perform Warm start on unit Verify that unit is not displaying a LL Low Lithium alarm then remove power from unit Restore power to u
133. less than or equal to seven pounds of water per Mcf Btu Saturated The number of Btu s contained in a cubic foot of natural gas fully saturated with water under actual delivery pressure temperature and gravity conditions See BTU DRY Btu CV Used to express the heating content of gas See British Thermal Units or Calorific Value BtuMMI Refers to the interface program or software that operates the Btu Analyzer Buffer 1 A temporary storage device used to compensate for a difference in data rate and data flow between two devices typically a computer and a printer also called a spooler 2 An amplifier to increase the drive capability current or distance of an analog or digital signal 6 6 Burst Pressure The maximum pressure applied to a transducer sensing element or case without causing leakage BUS A data path shared by many devices e g multipoint line with one or more conductors for transmitting signals data or power Bus Master A type of controller with the ability to read and write to devices on the computer bus Busbar A heavy rigid conductor used for high voltage feeders Butane C4H10 A saturated hydrocarbon Alkane with four carbon atoms in it s molecule C4H10 A gas at atmospheric pressure and normal temperature but easily liquefied by pressure Generally stored and delivered in liquefied form and used as a fuel in gaseous form obtained by processing natur
134. loscope measure Receiving Data voltage on Termination Board J19 or J20 between COMM 1 J19 Pin 8 GND and Pin 2 RXD or COMM 2 J20 Pin 8 GND and Pin 2 RXD When the unit is receiving data from WinCCU voltage should vary between 5 VDC and 5VDC This would indicate that the unit is receiving data continue to Step 2 If unit is not receiving data investigate wiring issues see Table 5 3 Using an oscilloscope measure Request to Send voltage on Termination Board J19 or J20 between COMM 1 J19 Pin 8 GND and Pin 3 RTS or COMM 2 J20 Pin 8 GND and Pin 3 RTS When unit is communicating to WinCCU voltage should be 5VDC and remain 5VDC until XFC transmit stops This would indicate that the unit is transmitting data continue to Step 3 If unit is not receiving data investigate wiring issues see Table 5 3 Using an oscilloscope measure Transmit Data voltage on Termination Board J19 or J20 between COMM 1 J19 Pin 8 GND and Pin 4 TXD or COMM 2 J20 Pin 8 GND and Pin 4 TXD When the unit is transmitting to WinCCU voltage should vary between 5 VDC and 5VDC This would indicate that the unit is transmitting data If unit is still not responding continue to next test as directed in Figure 5 6 5 21 RS232 OEU Termination Strip 2018339 Test Instructions 5 22 Generally speaking these tests performed on the Terminal Strip will only verify incorrect or damaged wiring If all previous testing passed
135. lude e Removal of enclosure cover s in a hazardous location must follow guidelines stipulated in the Certification Drawings shipped with this unit e If unit is to be installed in a hazardous location WARNING technician must follow the guidelines stipulated in the Certification Drawings shipped with this unit and adhere to local codes e Access to unit via PCCU cable in a hazardous location must follow guidelines stipulated in the Certification Drawings shipped with this unit Connecting or disconnecting equipment in a hazardous location for installation or maintenance of electric components must follow guidelines stipulated in the Certification Drawings shipped with this unit Continued on Next Page Safety Practices and Precautions Cont Safety First Cont Equipment Markings Grounding the Product Danger From Loss of Ground Operating Voltage Safe Equipment DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one reads the markings CAUTION indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible as one reads the markings or a hazard to property including the equipment itself D Protective ground earth terminal If a grounding conductor is required it should be connected to the grounding terminal before any other connections are made A grounding conductor may or may not be required depending on the hazardous classification If required any interruption of the grounding c
136. ly to the meter run use this procedure see Figure 2 2 Before you begin review the procedure and the materials required for installation Materials Supplied Material Not Supplied FYI 9 e XFC6200EX mounting bracket and hardware e One pipe Saddle e One 2 pipe of suitable length e Standard 3 or 5 valve manifold e Stainless steel tubing Optional equipment may be ordered from Totalflow ca XFC 6200EX a 7 Manifold Explosion Proof RTD Probe Orifice Fitting Customer Supplied Cable 2 4 Figure 2 2 Typical Installation Continued on Next Page Pipe Saddle Mount Installation Cont Step Procedure Position pipe saddle on meter run Select a location that allows easy user access and is close to the orifice fittings Lines should be as short as possible Attach Saddle on meter run pipe using U bolt and associated Instructions hardware but do not tighten see Figure 2 3 Screw 2 mounting pipe into Saddle Place level against pipe and vertically align Adjust pipe mounted in saddle until vertical alignment is achieved After vertical alignment securely tighten 2 pipe in Saddle then securely tighten Saddle mounting bolts Be certain pipe is securely installed in Saddle Attach mounting plate to top of 2 pipe with U Bolts using silicone spray to prevent galling
137. m codes indicate that an operational problem exists The user is informed of operational problems and operational limit violations by observing the alarm codes on the right side of the LCD display Totalflow units are designed to go into a low power mode SLEEP when an insufficient amount of voltage is present for a period of time At issue here is locating the reason for the SLEEP alarm simply waking up the unit will not suffice therefore issues relating to the systems power supply should be investigated When a Solar Panel is attached to the optional 6270 OEU Enclosure to provide a charging source for the battery cleanliness and positioning play an important roll as do proper electrical and cabling techniques More detailed information on power consumption may be found at www abb com totalflow The RTD Probe is an integral part of the measurement system of the XFC unit therefore it requires special attention You will find procedures for performing a Continuity Test Current Source Resistive Test and Impedance Test Each procedure is a stand alone test and may refer you to one of the other tests as required Troubleshooting the communications for this unit requires that equipment in two areas be tested 1 the XFC6200EX Comm Ports and 2 the external Communication device This is discussed in more detail in the Communications Overview section Other communication troubleshooting information is shared in the following ca
138. mponents are e XFC6200EX Enclosure e XFC6200EX Main Processor Board Part No 2101471 xxx e XFC6200EX Termination Board Part No 2101873 xxx e XFC6200EX Liquid Crystal Display LCD Assembly Part No 2101688 xxx e PCCU Connector Internal Connector Part No 2101667 xxx or Explosion Proof External Connector Part No 2101739 xxx e Explosion Proof Integral Multivariable Transducer Part No 2101465 xxx e Resistive Temperature Detector Standard RTD DIV 2 Part No 2011905 xxx Explosion Proof RTD DIV 1 Part No 2101691 xxx XFC6200EX Enclosure The custom designed explosion proof enclosure consists of a cylindrical shaped cast aluminum housing powder coated with front and rear end caps for access to internal components see Figures 1 3 through 1 5 This enclosure may be Direct Mounted Pipe Mounted on meter run using a Pipe Saddle or mounted on a stand alone pipe The unit enclosure features 4 exterior hubs for wiring e Communication and Power e External or internal PCCU Connection e Resistive Temperature Detector RTD e Input Output Wires The end caps have precision engineered threading and are susceptible to damage if treated roughly End caps are water tight corrosion resistant and NEMA 4X rated Unauthorized removal of the end caps are protected with a 1 16 countersunk Hex Head set screw on each end cap Ay Do not attempt to loosen end cap before loosening set screw Doing so ACCESS may damage thread
139. mulated volume you may use the Reset Volume command instead In PCCU enter the new orifice plate diameter At top of next Volume Calculation Period the XFC6200EX will do FYI O calculations based on new orifice plate diameter for the part of the period after the log was reset 4 25 Blank Page Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Overview As an aid to troubleshooting the XFC6200EX this chapter will provide troubleshooting guidelines for the various subsystems of the XFC6200EX Some of these procedures will differ slightly from other XSeries units because the communications power charger source and other I O are contained in the 6270 OEU Enclosure rather than within the XSeries enclosure Some of the procedures are based on tests performed on the XFC6200EX Termination Board and others are based on tests performed on the 6270 OEU components You will determine which of these procedures correspond to your particular unit If using equipment other than the Totalflow 6270 OEU you will need to refer to the manufacturer s procedures for troubleshooting their equipment Highlights In this chapter you will learn about Topic See Page Visual Alarm Codes 5 4 SLEEP Mode Wakeup 5 5 Transducer Communications Test 5 6 Resistive Temperature Detector RTD Continuity Test 5 8 RTD Current Source Resistive Test 5 10 RTD Impedance Test 5 11 Charger Circuit Test 5 12 Solar Panel Troubleshoo
140. n 4 Not Used Not Used Pin 5 Data Carrier Detect DCD Not Used N A Pin 6 Switched Output COM1SW Switched Output COM2SW Pin 7 Remote Request to Send RRTS Ground GND Pin 8 Ground GND Ground GND Instructions TIP 5 24 When troubleshooting RS 485 mode verify settings of COMM 1 SW1 and COMM 2 SW2 on Termination Board are configured properly see Figure 5 4 Voltage on the following steps may be hard to see using a Digital MultiMeter If available an oscilloscope will provide a more accurate reading To verify the WinCCU software must be continuously polling the meter Generally speaking these tests performed on the Termination Board will only verify incorrect or damaged wiring If all previous testing passed and all wiring jumper and terminations have been verified correct the Termination Board may need replaced but does not typically fail Contact Totalflow Customer Service See Getting Help in the introduction of this manual for instructions step Procedure Using an oscilloscope measure Line Driver voltage on Termination Board J19 or J20 between COMM 1 J19 Pin 1 BUS and Pins 2 BUS or COMM 2 J20 Pin 1 BUS and Pin 2 BUS When the unit is receiving data from WinCCU voltage should vary between 5 VDC and 0 VDC This would indicate that the unit is receiving data Continued on Next Page RS 485 Termination Board 2101873 xxx Test Cont Using an oscilloscope measure Remote Req
141. n equal volume of distilled water at 4 C 39 F or of a gas to an equal volume of air or hydrogen under prescribed conditions of temperature and pressure Also called relative density Speed of Gas Rate at which gas travels through the pipeline Used in flow calculations in the TotalSonic Meter Calculations follow AGA 9 Report Speed of Sound Rate at which sound travels through the medium Used in flow calculations in the TotalSonic Meter Calculations follow AGA 10 Report SPU Signal Processing Unit measurement transducer SQL See Structured Query Language SRAM See Static Random Access Memory SSM Acronym for Stream Selector Module ST Structured Text IEC supported programming language Stability The quality of an instrument or sensor to maintain a consistent output when a constant input is applied Stable Gas Is a vapor containing less than 0 1 PPM of liquid when vapor is cooled to 18 3 F 10 C below the coldest ambient temperature possible at any point in the system Static Pressure Equals PSIA or PSIG Referenced to atmospheric pressure versus absolute pressure in a vacuum It is defined as the pressure exerted by a non moving liquid or gas In the case of a gas well this would be the natural PSI of the gas inside of the well Static Random Access Memory The place in your computer that programs reside when running You can access any part of the memory and it can easily be o
142. n of software to process archive and manipulate data collected from the Totalflow products Window In computer graphics a defined area in a system not bounded by any limits unlimited space in graphics Witness In the field where hydrocarbons are changing hands and actual cash register transactions being performed it is not uncommon for one party or the other to request require a representative or company employee be present during calibrations and or routine maintenance Often this arrangement is contractually linked 6 40 Wobbe Index Calculated from the energy content or a higher heating value of the gas and the relative density of the gas Btu RD1 2 Wobbe Number A number proportional to the heat input to a burner at constant pressure In British practice it is the gross heating value of a gas divided by the square root of its gravity Widely used in Europe together with a measured or calculated flame speed to determine interchangeability of fuel gases Working Voltage The highest voltage that should be applied to a product in normal use normally well under the breakdown voltage for safety margin See also Breakdown Voltage World Wide Web An Internet service facilitating access to electronic information also known as the Web WWW or W3 Write To record data in a storage device or on a data medium XDCR See External Transducer XFC See Flow Computer XSeries XFC 195 Bo
143. ncy or bandwidth Hexadecimal A numbering system to the base 16 O through F Hexanes A saturated hydrocarbon Alkane with two carbon atoms in it s molecule C2H6 A liquid under normal conditions Hierarchical A method of organizing computer programs with a series of levels each with further subdivisions as in a pyramid or tree structure 6 21 High Btu Gas A term used to designate fuel gases having heating values of pipeline specification i e greater than about 900 Btu s per standard cubic foot Hold Meter HOLD is an external input which is used to stop the A D process and freeze the display BCD HOLD is an external input used to freeze the BCD output while allowing the A D process to continue operation Host The primary or controlling computer in a multiple part system Host Console Host Console via Local Port uses the PCCU cable between the computer and the device s Local PCCU port but running Remote Protocol Host Console via Remote Port uses the remote protocol Hub A market or supply area pooling delivery where gas supply transaction point occur that serve to facilitate the movement of gas between and among interstate pipelines Transactions can include a change in title a change in transporter or other similar items HV See Heating Value Hydrocarbon A chemical compound composed solely of carbon and hydrogen The compounds having a smal
144. nding it due to sparks flashes or the explosion of the container itself and maintain an external temperature which will not ignite the surrounding gases 6 16 Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code EBCDIC An eight bit character code used primarily in IBM equipment The code allows for 256 different bit patterns External Multivariable Transducer Multivariable Transducer located outside of the Flow Computer enclosure Used in multi tube configurations and on systems where the actual Flow Computer is located at a distance from the flowing tube External Transducer DP SP Transducer located outside the enclosure All electronics are located inside the enclosure and communicate via a ribbon cable F O B Abbreviation of free on board with the cost of delivery to a port and loading onto a ship included Fa Orifice Thermal Expansion factor Fahrenheit A temperature scale defined by 32 at the ice point and 212 at the boiling point of water at sea level Faux Full Well Stream Factor Fb Basic Orifice factor FBD Function Block Diagram IEC supported programming language FCC Federal Communications Commission FCU Flow computer unit Feed Points Connections between gas feeder lines and distribution networks Feedback Occurs when some or all of the output of the device such as an amplifier is taken back to the input This may be accidental such as the acoustic feedbac
145. ne with the wanted transmission AWG American Wire Gage Back Pressure Pressure against which a fluid is flowing May be composed of friction in pipes restrictions in pipes valves pressure in vessels to which fluid is flowing hydrostatic head or other resistance to fluid flow Backflush Technique used in chromatography to reverse direction of the flow after the lighter components have been measured allowing the heavier components to remain in the column until measured shortening the length of the column Background Acquisition Data is acquired by a DAQ system while another program or processing routine is running without apparent interruption Background Noise The total noise floor from all sources of interference in a measurement system independent of the presence of a data signal Backup A system device file or facility that can be used as an alternative in case of a malfunction or loss of data Bandwidth The range of frequencies available for signaling the difference between the highest and lowest frequencies of a band expressed in Hertz Bar Bar is equal to 1 atmosphere of pressure l e 987 Standard atmospheric pressure or 14 5 lbs psia Barometer An instrument which measures atmospheric pressure Barrel The unit of volume measurement used for petroleum and it s products 1 barrel 42 US gallons or 159 cubic meters Base Pressure The pressure used as a standard in
146. nformation and warnings which have to be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to retain the product in a safe condition Installation maintenance and repairs should only be performed by a trained and qualified technician Please refer to Certification Drawings shipped with this unit for specific guidelines Safety Guidelines Safety First DO NOT open the equipment to perform any adjustments measurements maintenance parts replacement or repairs until all external power supplies have been disconnected Only a properly trained technician should work on any equipment with power still applied When opening covers or removing parts exercise extreme care live parts or connections can be exposed Capacitors in the equipment can still be charged even after the unit has been disconnected from all power supplies Various statements in this manual identified as conditions or practices that could result in equipment damage personal injury or loss of life will be highlighted using the following Icons could result in damage to the equipment other property Exercise caution while performing this task Carelessness caution S and personal injury Stop Do not proceed without first verifying that a hazardous condition does not exist This task may not be undertaken until proper protection has been accomplished or the hazardous condition has been removed Personal injury or fatality could result Examples of these warnings inc
147. ng Using DMM connect to Troubleshooting Cable and measure Average Current during Start Up If current is higher than 33 40 ma return to test sequence on Troubleshooting Flowchart see Figure 5 1 and continue If current is within acceptable limits continue to next step When unit reaches normal operating status measure Average Current If current is higher than 26 30 ma return to test sequence on Troubleshooting Flowchart see Figure 5 1 and continue If current is within acceptable limits return to test sequence on Troubleshooting Flowchart see Figure 5 1 and skip sequential testing going directly to Remote Communications Troubleshooting Transducer Isolation Test This test will only need to be performed if your unit does not have external remote equipment attached or remote equipment has been detached for troubleshooting purposes Procedure Disconnect Power Connect at XFC6200EX Termination Board Connector J16 Using instructions found in Chapter 4 Replacing Transducer Instructions disconnect EXIMV from rear of Main Processor Board Connector J7 and J5 Perform only steps required to disconnect wiring see Figure 4 6 Reconnect Power Connector J16 4 Using DMM measure amps at J16 during Start Up If average current is higher than 34 60 ma replace Main Processor Board and EXIMV If Start Up current is within acceptable limits continue to next step When unit reaches norma
148. ng the rear end cap see Figure 1 7 All user connections should be routed through the cable entry hubs and should adhere to local codes Located on the termination board you will find field connectors for 2 communication ports RS232 RS422 or RS485 software selectable Also you will note that there is a dedicated port for local communications This is a plug type port and will connect to an internal PCCU connector or an Explosion Proof External PCCU connector For more information on the Explosion Proof PCCU connector see the section later in this chapter or for the Internal PCCU connector see the section under Optional Equipment in this chapter Comm 1 Port Remote communication wiring for Port 1 is handled using the J19 Connector and the SW1 Communication Switch Comm 2 Port Remote communication wiring for Port 2 is handled using the J20 Connector and the SW2 Communication Switch Access to field wiring on the Termination board is achieved by removing WARNING rear end cap and should only be done by technician after area has been cleared for access based on local codes for Div 1 areas Wiring entering and exiting through the external hubs on enclosure should be in conduit and sealed based on local codes for Div 1 areas Continued on Next Page XFC6200EX Termination Board 2101873 xxx Cont RTD Connector vO Expansion Local MMI Port VIEWA VIEW B PRIMARY COMPONENT SIDE SECONDARY COMPONENT SIDE Digital Output D
149. nications Continued on Next Page 5 17 Communications Overview Cont 5 18 START Verify unit ID Security Code and Protocol are Correct Verify jumper settings and terminal pin wiring are correct Measure Transceiver Supply voltage Does Unit Respond to Host Communication Request Is Transceivet Supply voltage within Specifications Investigate Transceiver Issues Measure voltage output to XFC EX unit Substitute ommunication Test Cable Investigate Power Supply Issues Figure 5 1 Is voltage supply to XFC EX unit lt 11 9VDC RETURN Does Unit Respond to Host Communication Request Perform Tests Sequentially L R 6270 OEU Termination Termination Supply Board Strip Transceiver Voltage Test Communications Communications Comm Check Voltage Test Test Go to Return Go to Return Go to Return Go to Return Figure 5 6 Communication Troubleshooting Flowchart Transceiver Supply Voltage Test Using wiring information and guidelines supplied by transceiver manufacturer verify that transceiver is receiving manufacturer s suggested voltage If unit is receiving sufficient voltage continue to the 6270 OEU Wiring Voltage Test Si If transceiver is not receiving sufficient voltage investigate power supply FYI 9 is
150. nit If A D Failure alarm is not corrected continue to next step Perform Save and Restore function Follow procedure in Chapter 4 Maintenance for Backing up Configuration Files Be sure to Restore these files to the S Drive Perform a Cold Start on unit following Reset Procedures covered in this chapter If problem is not corrected continue to next step Check RTD wiring on Termination Board J8 see figure 5 4 Perform the following three procedures found next in this Chapter A RTD Continuity Test B RTD Resistive Test C RTD Impedance Test 11 Contact Totalflow to repair or replace EXIMV 2101465 xxx and Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx Continued on Next Page 5 7 Transducer Communications Test Cont ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT OJ SECURITY ON TBUS RTS oH RBUS RXD peame l RBUS CTS Negative eee fee Positive Itt SWITCH SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 RS485 MODE ON ON ON OFF RS485 TERMINATE ON ON ON ON RS422 MODE OFF OFF OFF OFF RS232 MODE OFF OFF OFF OFF RBUS CTS4 RBUS RXD TBUS RTS J TBUS TXD J NOT USED Figure 5 4 Termination Board 2101873 xxx Resistive Temperature Detector RTD Continuity Test Should the readings from the RTD be susp
151. ns connection on a computer or a remote controller A place of access to a device or network used for input output of digital and analog signals Positive Temperature Co efficient An increase in resistance due to an increase in temperature Positive Temperature Co efficient Fuse Opens circuit when high current condition occurs Closes when condition no longer exists Replaces typical fuses which require replacement when blown POU Program Organization Unit This is Softing s term for an independent programming unit Programs functions etc Power Supply A separate unit or part of a circuit that supplies power to the rest of the circuit or to a system Pressure Differential Difference in pressure between any two points in a continuous system Pressure Markers Pressure testing at different levels of pressure Used for comparison purposes Pressure Absolute See PSIA Pressure Atmospheric See Atmospheric Pressure Pressure Gas In the natural gas industry pressure is measured by the force applied to a designated area PSI and OSI refer to how much pressure pound or ounce is applied to one square inch Inches Water Column In W C is also used to express gas pressure and is measured using a manometer for lower pressure readings 1 PSIG 27 21 Inches Water Column Pressure Gauge Primary Cell or Battery See PSIG A cell or battery which is not intended to be recharg
152. nt Side Contrast Display Isolation Port IIC EEPROM Security Potentiometer Switch Termination SRAM Lithium Backed 5 Be salon Lithium Battery Board Hi Connector Connector FLASH Program V W sisrrererierissa U2 Memory o NOGH NNNNNNN o 2j A u ur us a4 J2 XBT1 3 oe 4 urek LCD Display u18 Connector EPROM Loader u20 and Utilities Memory o Digital Bi Velcro Lithium fefe i Microprocessor Battery Strip Factory Only Connection EXMV Connector Figure 1 6 XFC6200EX Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx Continued on Next Page XFC6200EX Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx Cont Table 1 5 XFC6200EX Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx Specifications aL External DC Voltage 9 to 30 VDC 512K SRAM Data Storage RAM memory has lithium backup battery 512K Flash Program Application Storage 512K PROM FLASH Loader 32K EPROM Registry Configuration files Transducer factory calibration data stored in separate E7PROM Security On Off Bi level on board Security See Chapter 3 for details Switch Scan Rate 1 time per second Time Base 7 5 ppm parts per million Stability LCD Interface Dedicated interface for Liquid Crystal Display LCD XFC6200EX Termination Board 2101873 xxx XFC6200EX Termination Board may be accessed by removi
153. nt of a transducer s dc output in the absence of a measurand variation P I See Pulse Input Parameter 1 Characteristic For example specifying parameters means defining the characteristics of something In general parameters are used to customize a program For example file names page lengths and font specifications could all be considered parameters 2 In programming the term parameter is synonymous with argument a value that is passed to a routine Parity A technique for testing transmitting data Typically a binary digit is added to the data to make the sum of all the digits of the binary data either always even even parity or always odd odd parity Passive Analog Output Analog Output to a host that is powered by an outside source PCCU Portable Collection and Calibration Unit PCCU32 Peak Area Pentane C5H12 Windows version of PCCU communications software to process archive and collect data from the Totalflow equipment Generally run from a laptop The retention time the element takes to exit the column This is used in calculating the amount of each component in the sample or Mole A saturated hydrocarbon Alkane with five carbon atoms in it s molecule C5H12 A liquid under normal conditions Peripheral The input output and data storage devices attached to a computer such as disk drives printers keyboards displays data acquisition systems etc Persisten
154. o J8 board connector Following connection of RTD Thermowell secure cable to meter run pipe with plastic tie wraps Do Not wrap cable around meter run pipe Explosion Proof RTD Probe Assembly and Installation If the XFC6200ExX is installed in a Div 1 area the Explosion Proof RTD must be used see Figure 2 8 Procedures presented in this section assume that the Explosion Proof RTD kit was provided For additional information refer to the Wiring Interconnect and Application Instructions supplied with the kit Supplied e RTD Probe see Table 1 7 in Chapter 1 for available parts Materials e Optional Thermowell see Table 1 8 in Chapter 1 for available parts e Explosion Proof Connection Head e Conduit Union e Nipple Fitting e Certification Tag e Wiring Instructions Continued on Next Page Explosion Proof RTD Assembly and Installation Cont HEAD CUSTOMER P SUPPLIED LINE Lo THERMOWELL y 6 Figure 2 8 Explosion Proof RTD Overview Supplied e RTD Probe see Table 1 7 in Chapter 1 for available parts Materials e Optional Thermowell see Table 1 8 in Chapter 1 for available parts e Explosion Proof Connection Head e Conduit Union e Nipple Fitting e Certification Tag e Wiring Instructions Materials not Teflon tape Supplied e Wiring Cable conduit from Explosion Proof RTD to Flow Computer see local codes for material specifica
155. o calculate the Supercompressibility factor OCV See Open Circuit Voltage ODBC See Open Database Connectivity Offset The difference in temperature between the set point and the actual process temperature Also referred to as droop 6 28 OHM The unit of resistance usually shown as the symbol R One thousand ohms is written k and one million ohms is written M Resistance is measured with a multimeter set to the ohms range Ohmeter An instrument used to measure electrical resistance OLE Object Linking and Embedding A set of system services that provides a means for applications to interact and interoperate Based on the underlying Component Object Model OLE is object enabling system software Through OLE Automation an application can dynamically identify and use the services of other applications to build powerful solutions using packaged software OLE also makes it possible to create compound documents consisting of multiple sources of information from different applications Ole for Process Control This is a data interchange format and supporting software Typically vendors such as ABB write OPC server drivers which can talk to their devices SCADA system vendors again like ABB write OPC clients that can gather data from OPC Servers The idea is to provide a universal way to collect data into a SCADA system regardless of the equipment vendor This standard was developed and is maintain
156. o examine or determine the status of the input Input Output The transfer of data to from a computer system involving communications channels operator interface devices and or data acquisition and control interfaces Instantiate Starting an instance of an object Instrument Manifold Manifold type used when XFC is mounted directly on the Orifice Insulator Any material that resists the flow of electrical current Integral Multivariable Transducer Integrated Circuit Integrating ADC Interface computer A Multivariable Transducer that is an integral part of the flow computer measuring DP and SP This refers only to the transducer portion of the device and makes no assumption whether or not the circuitry is located as part of the unit or if the circuitry is located on the Mother Board and attached via wiring Also see Multivariable Transducer A circuit component consisting of a piece of semiconductor material containing up to thousands of transistor and diodes A chip An ADC whose output code represents the average value of the input voltage over a given time interval Usually refers to the hardware that provides communication between various items of equipment Interface liquid The area between two liquids that are not easily mixed i e oil and water Interference A disturbance to the signal in any communications system Intrinsically Safe An instrument which will not produce any spark o
157. o the XFC6200EX s transducer and then mount the manifold to the mounting bracket MOUNTING BRACKET U BOLTS MOUNTING PLATE Figure 2 4 XFC6200EX Mounting Bracket Continued on Next Page 2 6 Pipe Saddle Mount Installation Cont 2 00 INCH PIPE U BOLTS 2 EA MOUNTING BRACKET Figure 2 5 XFC6200EX Manifold Mounted Step Procedure Cont If position of unit is not facing the correct direction when manifold is attached you may loosen the Countersunk Hex Socket Locking Set Screw located in the neck of the unit Using a 3 32 Hex wrench loosen set screw on the neck of the device and gently turn the unit clockwise until facing the correct direction Retighten set screw Never rotate the unit more that 360 in either direction If unit head gets CAUTION sed tight before reaching desired position rotate counter clockwise 2 7 Stand Alone Pipe Mount Installation If you are installing the unit to a pipe located by the meter run use this procedure Before you begin review the procedure and the materials required for installation Materials Supplied Material Not Supplied Instructions FYI BOs FYI 5 OA CAUTIONS 2 8 e XFC6200EX mounting bracket plus fastening hardware Installed 2 pipe of suitable length Standard 3 or 5 valve manifold e Stainless steel tubing Step Procedure The following procedures are to be followed when installing XFC6200EX on 2 mounting
158. ocarbons and is capable of combining with hydrogen in many proportions resulting in numberless hydrocarbon compounds The carbon content of a hydrocarbon determines to a degree the hydrocarbon s burning characteristics and qualities Carbon Dioxide Carrier Gas Colorless odorless and slightly acid tasting gas consisting of one atom of carbon joined to two atoms of oxygen C02 Produced by combustion or oxidation of materials containing carbon Totalflow recommends that Helium be used as a carrier gas Carrier gas is used in the Mobile Phase of chromatography pushing the sample gas through the columns Stationary Phase Because Helium has no heating value it does not affect the Btu values Catalyst A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed itself in the reaction A substance that alters usually increases the rate at which a reaction occurs Catalytic The process of altering accelerating or instigating a chemical reaction Cathode Cavitation An electrode through which current leaves any nonmetallic conductor An electrolytic cathode is an electrode at which positive ions are discharged or negative ions are formed or at which other reducing reactions occur The negative electrode of a galvanic cell of an electrolytic capacitor The boiling of a liquid caused by a decrease in pressure rather than an increase in temperature C Code C language IEC sup
159. of atmospheric pressure PSIA Valve A mechanical device for controlling the flow of fluids and gases types such as gate ball globe needle and plug valves are used Valve Control This feature provides automatic feedback control of Differential Pressure DP Static Pressure SP and Flow Rate for the purpose of positioning a flow valve to maintain a desired value of DP SP or Flow Rate VAS32 Totalflow s Voice Alarm System A software program that receives and transmits alarm notifications via cell telephone or pager systems VBATT Battery Voltage The voltage output from the battery source VCI Valve Control Interface VDC Volts of direct current VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik Association for Electrical Electronic amp Information Technologies Velocity The time rate of change of displacement dx dt Vent A normally sealed mechanism which allows for the controlled escape of gases from within a cell Virtual Memory A method of making disk storage appear like RAM memory to the CPU thus allowing programs that need more RAM memory than is installed to run in the system This technique is slow compared to real memory Viscosity The inherent resistance of a substance to flow VOG Velocity of Gas 6 39 Volatile Memory A storage medium that loses all data when power is removed Volt The unit of voltage or potential difference
160. olor wires Measured resistance should be 1 OHM or less 3 Perform a Continuity check between any two dissimilar color wires Measured resistance should be approximately 100 Ohms 4 Perform a Continuity check between shield wire and any other wires Measured resistance should be in the Megohm range 5 If any values are returned out of range RTD Probe is defective Replace RTD 5 11 Charger Circuit Test If your system setup includes a Battery Pack Solar Panel or AC Charging source connected to the 6270 Optional Equipment Unit OEU and the units battery is not staying charged you will need to test the Battery Pack AC Charger and or Solar Panel The following instructions contain the steps required to perform the Circuit testing Things to The following list shows other troubleshooting procedures that you may Consider want to consider as well e Solar Panel Troubleshooting Test e AC Charging Source Troubleshooting Test Begin by disconnecting power from Charger Regulator located in Optional 6270 enclosure Replace Battery with a known good battery using Battery Pack Replacement Procedure located in Chapter 4 Maintenance Instructions Reconnect Power to Charger Regulator If battery pack is charged through an AC Charger skip to Step 5 otherwise continue to Step 4 i Measure charging voltage from Solar Panel Voltage at Charger Regulator using a DMM connecting the and leads to the and So
161. onductor inside or outside the equipment or loose connection of the grounding conductor can result in a dangerous unit Intentional interruption of the grounding conductor is not permitted If it is determined that the equipment cannot be operated safely it should be taken out of operation and secured against unintentional use Before switching on the power check that the operating voltage listed on the equipment agrees with the power being connected to the equipment Fuses used on the XFC6200EX termination board is surface mount and field repair should not be attempted Most fuses automatically reset themselves but if a known problem exists the termination board should be sent in for repair or replacement Chapter 1 System Description Overview This Chapter introduces you to the Totalflow XSeries 6200EX XFC6200EX and 6201EX XFC6201EX Flow Computers These computers are low power microprocessor based units designed to meet a wide range of measurement control monitor and alarming applications for remote gas systems located in Div 1 hazardous areas This little explosion proof flow computer designated by the EX following the model number is based on the XSeries technology It includes many of the cutting edge features of the XSeries family but with an emphasis on being a cost effective solution for Div 1 classification areas See Table 1 1 for the XFC Family Genealogy which highlights the main differences between the
162. ontrol of hardware in embedded systems and other time critical applications RTOS is not a specific product but a class of operating system Recharge Charge The conversion of electrical energy provided in the form of a current from an external source charger into chemical energy within a cell battery Recommended Standard 232 This is the standard interface for full duplex data communication conducted with two way independent channels It employs unbalanced signaling and refers to point to point communications between one driver and one receiver in a 4 wire bus system The RS 232 single ended transmits at a relatively slow data rate up to 20K bits per second and short distances up to 50 Ft the maximum data rate Recommended Standard 422 This is the standard interface for half duplex communications conducted with a dual state driver It employs balanced signaling and refers to multi drop communications between one driver and up to ten receivers known as straight through cabling in a 4 wire bus system The RS 422 Differential transmits a much faster data rate up to 100K bits per second and longer distances up to 4000 Ft the maximum data rate Recommended Standard 485 This is the standard interface for half duplex communications conducted in the tri state or common mode It employs balanced signaling and refers to true multi point communications between up to 32 drivers and 32 receivers in 2 wire
163. or Slide nut sealing ring and grommet over end of cable and insert cable through body of cord connector Leave enough cable on the outside of the unit to allow cable to dip below the level of the access hole This provides a path for moisture to run away from the unit to the lowest point of cable On the inside of the enclosure allow enough cable to comfortably extend to input terminals on Charger Regulator see Figure 2 14 11 Slide nut sealing ring and grommet to cord connector on side of unit and tighten 2 12 Before making connections to Charger Regulator trim wire ends back 7 Continued on Next Page 2 19 Solar Panel Installation Cont step Procedure Cont Verify main Battery Pack is connected Loosen securing screws on Charger Regulator insert wire then retighten Connect Solar Panel lead to terminal and wire to terminal 15 Following connection of Solar Panel power cable secure cable to 2 extension and mounting pipe cable with plastic tie wraps provided AC Charging Unit Installation The AC Power Charging Unit maintains a constant voltage charge on installed Battery Pack See Figure 2 15 Installation The following hardware is required to mount the AC power charging unit to 6270 OEU enclosure Materials e AC Charging Unit Supplied e Pipe nipple Materials Not e Plastic cable ties Supplied e AC wiring conduit rigid or flexible FYI Es To maintain system certific
164. ore than one task at a time Condensate 1 The liquid formed by the condensation of a vapor or gas specifically the hydrocarbon liquid separated from natural gas because of changes in temperature and pressure when the gas from the reservoir was delivered to the surface separators 2 A term used to describe light liquid hydrocarbons separated from crude oil after production and sold separately Condensation Liquefaction of vapor Condensed Phases Condensed States The liquid and solid phases phases in which particles interact strongly The solid and liquid states Conduction The conveying of electrical energy or heat through or by means of a conductor Configuration No The Configuration number is a suffix of the serial number which defines the characteristics of the unit Console Mode A local user interface typically used with custom applications that are not supported through any other mechanism Also referred to as Printer Console Mode Contact Current carrying part of a switch relay or connector Conversion Time The time required in an analog input or output system from the moment a channel is interrogated such as with a read instruction to the moment that accurate data is available This could include switching time settling time acquisition time A D conversion time etc Coprocessor Another computer processor unit that operates in conjunction with the standard CPU Can be use
165. ore the detector TXD Communication abbreviation for Transmit Data UDINT Unsigned Double Integer UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc An independent laboratory that establishes standards for commercial and industrial products Union A form of pipe fitting where two extension pipes are joined at a separable coupling Unsigned Integer Can represent a number twice the size of a signed integer but cannot represent a large negative number Upload This refers to a Totalflow procedure in which any file s located in the on board memory of a Totalflow Host is copied to a file created on a laptop PC UPS Un interruptible power supply A power conditioning unit placed between the commercial power service and the protected device The UPS uses line power to charge batteries which in the case of a power failure can drive electronic circuitry to produce the appropriate AC requirements for some time period Upstream Oil and natural gas exploration and production activities plus gas gathering processing and marketing operations Upstream Pipeline The first pipeline to transport natural gas en route to an inter connect point for delivery to another pipeline See DOWNSTREAM PIPELINE USX Provider of the RTOS used by the XSeries product line VAC Volts of alternating current Vacuum A pressure less than atmospheric pressure measured either from the base of zero pressure or from the base
166. ould match the range reading from the tag or label attached to the transducer Target values based on the selected range will appear in the calibration table Verify that the vent valve is closed see Figure 4 10 Open both high and low equalizer valves Close both the downstream and upstream tap valves 4 7 Open the atmospheric vent valve Click on the Low Cal Point button Verify the Current Reading is Continuously updated When current reading stablizes click OK or enter a different value and click OK O When the previous reading was accepted notice that the 100 Cal Point button becomes highlighted To select press Enter Connect Calibration Standard to calibration test port 3 Close the high side equalizer valve 4 Pressure to 100 of the transducer range 100 of target value z N _ When current reading stablizes accept the target value already showing in the window or enter the pressure value from the calibration source Click OK o Continued on Next Page 4 22 Calibrating Differential Pressure DP Cont Step Procedure Cont 16 Again notice that the next Cal Point is highlighted To select press Enter 17 9 Pressure transducer to the next target value as shown in the calibration window 18 When current reading stablizes accept the target value already showing in the window or enter the pressure value from the calibration source Click
167. ounting Pipe Mounting Bracket lt Figure 2 11 6270 OEU Pipe Mounting Installation Instructions TIP gt Instructions assume that customer has completed installation of the 2 foe Pewee 1 Using instructions supplied with mounting kit attach bracket to back of enclosure unit pipe Position unit on 2 mounting pipe Part No 2000089 and secure in place with two U bolts flat washers lock washers and two bolts see Figure 2 11 Continued on Next Page 2 15 6270 Optional Equipment Unit Installation Cont Wall Mount Before you begin review the procedure and the materials required for installation Typical installation should be similar to figure 2 12 Enclosure mounting brackets and fastening hardware are supplied with unit P lt 100 _ 60 Mounting Bracket ee l m 16 00 17 20 L_f B I i tt Sa eae Figure 2 12 6270 OEU Wall Mounted Installation fs Peete 1 Using instructions supplied with mounting kit attach bracket to back of enclosure unit Instructions Prepare wall surface for mounting and mount the enclosure to wall 2 16 Battery Pack Installation If optional 6270 OEU Enclosure is used see Figure 2 13 and its configured to include a battery pack use the following instructions The battery is packed and shipped separately from the 6270 OEU Before inst
168. pe if available measure Line Driver Voltage on the FCU side of the OEU Termination Strip see Figure 5 7 between BUS and BUS When the unit is receiving data from WinCCU voltage should vary between 5 VDC and 0 VDC This would indicate that the unit is receiving data Continued on Next Page 5 25 RS 485 OEU Termination Strip 2018339 Voltage Test Cont Step Procedure Cont 2 Using an oscilloscope measure the Request to Send voltage on the FCU side of OEU Termination Strip between GND and RRTS When data is XFC6200EX is sending communication data to WinCCU voltage should be 5 VDC for duration of transmission 3 Using an oscilloscope measure the Transmitting Data voltage on the FCU side of OEU Termination Strip between GND and BUS And GND and BUS When data is being transmitted from the XFC6200EX unit voltage should vary between 2 VDC and 5 VDC 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on Transceiver side of Termination Strip 5 If any inaccuracy exists investigate wiring errors Transceiver Check Instructions If available use a wattmeter to check transceiver output power Refer to manufacturer s documentation for measuring instructions If available use two 2 hand held transceivers and verify communication path between Master and Remote sites Voice activated interface can be used if available Verify that transceiver is set to the correct frequency Refer to manufacturer s document
169. plosion Proof Multivariable Transducer EXIMV Cont Table 1 6 Explosion Proof EXIMV Specifications Temperature Limits Compensated 20 F to 140 F 29 C to 60 C Operational 40 F to 185 F 40 C to 85 C Storage 40 F to 185 F 40 C to 85 C 16 Bit A D conversion 0 003 FS 0 004 FS effective signal resolution Accuracy Linearity Hysteresis and repeatability combined 0 075 of Calibrated Span Ambient Temp 0 15 of URL 0 125 of Reading Effect per 160 F Stability 1 of URL for 12 months DP Zero per 1500 psi 0 03 of Calibrated Span DP Span per 1500 psi 0 05 of URL Operating Range 80 F to 230 F 62 C to 110 C Accuracy 0 35 F 0 2 C over Operating Range as shipped from factory 0 2 F 0 12 C repeatability over Operating Range after single point field calibration Display Assembly The XFC6200EX display assembly see Figure 1 9 has a dedicated interface to the Main Processor board from the 4X16 Liquid Crystal Display LCD via a 14 pin ribbon cable connector The display utilizes four lines by 16 characters per line Line 1 has been programmed to display the date and time continuously Line 2 characters 1 through 16 is a scroll area containing a customer programmable description for each item in the display scroll list Lines 3 and 4 characters 1 though 12 may also be programmed to display information Characters 13 through 16 of lines 3 and 4 contain ala
170. point at or above 37 8 C 100 F but below 93 3 C 200 F except any mixture having components with flash points of 93 3 C 200 F or higher the total of which makes up 99 percent or more of the total volume of the mixture Combustible Classification of liquid substances that will burn on the basis of flash points A combustible liquid means any liquid having a flash point at or above 37 8 C 100 F but below 93 3 C 200 F except any mixture having components with flash points of 93 3 C 200 F or higher the total of which makes up 99 percent or more of the total volume of the mixture Comma Separated Values These file types are importable records used by spreadsheet programs to display and manipulate data 6 9 Communication Transmission and reception of data among data processing equipment and related peripherals Communication Port Comm Port abbreviation refers to the host computer s physical communication s port being used to communicate with the equipment Used by Totalflow when discussing local or remote communication with various equipment including the XFC FCU XRC RTU and LevelMaster etc Compensation An addition of specific materials or devices to counteract a known error Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Family of logic devices that uses p type and n type channel devices on the same integrated circuit It has the advantage of offering medium speed and very lo
171. ported programming language 6 7 CCU See DosCCU WINCCU PCCU or WEBCCU CCV See Closed Circuit Voltage Cd Coefficient of Discharge factor CE European Community Certification Bureau Cell The basic electrochemical unit used to generate or store electrical energy Celsius centigrade A temperature scale defined by 0 C at the ice point and 100 C at boiling point of water at sea level Cenelec European Committee for Electro technical Standardization Also known as the European Standards Organization Central Processing Unit The central part of a computer system that performs operations on data Ina personal computer the CPU is typically a single microprocessor integrated circuit Ceramic Insulation High temperature compositions of metal oxides used to insulate a pair of thermocouple wires The most common are Alumina Al203 Beryllia BeO and Magnesia MgO Their application depends upon temperature and type of thermocouple High purity alumina is required for platinum alloy thermocouples Ceramic insulators are available as single and multihole tubes or as beads Certification The process of submitting equipment to specific tests to determine that the equipment meets the specifications or safety standards CFG Configuration File When saving new configuration files the file is saved as a cfg file CFM The volumetric flow rate of a liquid or gas in cubic
172. r This would ensure that the user have only drawings applicable to their units and drawings that are at the latest revision level 7 1 7 2 Blank Page
173. r operator and buyer These fields reside on the host computer in the ID Manager not in the XFC 3 3 Security System The XFC6200EX has a bi level security system built in For the purpose of this manual we will refer to this as the Hardware Security When the XFC6200EX is accessed through PCCU32 or WinCCU Host software packages there is a third level of security included We will refer to this as the Software Security Hardware The Hardware Security System is designed to have two levels of user Security access 1 downloading data files read only access and 2 uploading application and configurations read write access By default user access is restricted from modifying the Application Table or from downloading files to the device s R and S Drives but has all other user type privileges These default privileges can be edited by the Administrator in the OFF position no security code has to be entered to access the If the Security Switch S1 located on the XFC6200EX 2101471 Board is CAUTIONS operating parameters even if there is one programmed into the device Software The Software Security System is designed for the Password Security Administrator to set up the accounts and privileges for himself as well as all other PCCU users These privileges include being able to instantiate applications and making changes to the configuration files thus altering the functionality of the XFC6200EX These are separate privileges
174. r sizing is determined by geographic location of unit and total power consumption of system Totalflow Project Engineers can select the appropriate battery and solar requirements for your specific application Larger capacity batteries are available to increase autonomy if needed required e Three available power sources External solar panel standard External AC or AC to DC power External 24 12 VDC power e LCD liquid crystal display programmable to allow monitoring of the XFC6200EX operations and can display any variable that has a Register for example displays current Static Pressure e Optional ability to allow rapid data collection over communication link e 3 Communication ports are available on the XFC6200EX 1 dedicated Local and 2 Remote Communication ports Log Period Records Each record has entries that contain the following information and more e Average Static Pressure e Average Differential pressure e Average Flow Temperature e Calculated Volume Log Period Log period data entries are made every 60 minutes by default You may Data Entries change this period to any one of 7 choices 1 2 5 10 20 30 60 Choosing a log period of less than 60 minutes will result in additional records being logged thus requiring more storage space to hold a full day s data The log period must never be less than the volume calculation period Continued on Next Page 1 5 Log Period Records Cont Volume Volum
175. r thermal effects under normal or abnormal conditions that will ignite a specified gas mixture Inverter A circuit in both analogue and digital systems that provides an output that is inverse to the input Inverter DC to AC Converts DC to AC at a high frequency ioINT Interrupt signal from the I O modules ioVBB i o Battery Voltage Unregulated 13 8 volts Host supplies 2 5 amps to the I O modules ioVDD Unregulated 5 6 volts from the host for I O modules ISA Instrument Society of America ISO International Standards Organization ISO 5167 International Standards Organization Report No 5167 Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Pressure Differential Devices ISO 6976 95 International Standards Organization Report No 6976 95 Calculation of Calorific Values Density Relative Density and Wobbe Index from Composition Isobutane C4H10 A hydrocarbon of the same chemical formula as butane but different molecular structure resulting in different physical properties notably lower boiling point Gross heating value 3261 Btu cu ft gas Isokenetic Sampling Laboratory technique where gas sample is tested after removing liquids therefore not allowing the atomized liquid to return to the gaseous state changing the sample accuracy 6 23 Isolation The reduction of the capacity of a system to respond to an external force by use of resilient isolating materials IVision S
176. rational mode used by the LevelMaster for measuring single float levels by transmitting a pulse to the primary windings reading the voltage level on both the primary and secondary windings and using a calculation whereby one is subtracted from another to determine the single fluid level Pulse Output Any digital output that is used to measure pulses over a period of time Frequency of Pulses in a predetermined time frame represents a value to be used in calculating volume and flow rate Radio Frequency RF for short That part of the spectrum from approx 50kHz to gigahertz Radio Frequency Electromagnetic radiation which is emitted by electrical circuits carrying rapidly Interference changing signals as a by product of their normal operation and which causes unwanted signals interference or noise to be induced in other circuits RAM See Random Access Memory RAM Disk A lithium backed storage chip Also see Random Access Memory Random Access Memory Onboard read write volatile memory generally used for application variables and the file system Data stored is lost if power is removed volatile Range Those values over which a transducer is intended to measure specified by its upper and lower limits Rangeability The ratio of the maximum flowrate to the minimum flowrate of a meter Rated Capacity The number of ampere hours a cell battery can deliver under specific conditions rate of discharge
177. rd 2101873 xxx Cont Digital Output The Totalflow XFC6200EX provides one digital output 12 or 24VDC Max as a means to control external equipment The digital output can be used in conjunction with a measurement tube AGA3 or AGA7 and triggered on the following measurement parameters or conditions e Differential pressure over high limit e Volume Set point e Differential Pressure under low limit e Flow Temperature Low e Static Pressure over high limit e Flow Temperature High e Static Pressure under low limit e Flow Rate Low e Remote Sense is On e Flow Rate High e Trip on Digital Input DO Electrical Open Circuit Voltage 0 VDC Specifications Short Circuit Leakage Current OUA typical Output Capacitance 1000pF typical Max Voltage Range 0 5VDC to 26 5VDC DO Input e Open Drain FET type Specifications ON Resistance 0 10 Typical Including PTC fuse protection e Maximum pulse current 3A for 5 seconds e Maximum continuous sink current 2A Typical DO SIG gt Point 2 5A Schematic 2A a 4 lt OUTPUT CONTROL GND gt t DO TYPICAL SINK OUTPUT FIELD WIRING SSS sop saa ON BOARD CIRCUITRY Connection Example POSITIVE TERMINAL 24 VOC MAX toa _ SIG sig gt A SOURCE 2 5A 24V 7 OUTPUT CONTROL BATTERY OR POWER COMMON OR GND SOURCE TERMINAL _S6np np gt Continued on Next Page
178. re SP Cell Absolute TIP pressure measures the pressure referenced to a vacuum or sealed chamber Thus when vented it measures true barometric pressure This is different than a gauge cell which measures the pressure referenced to atmosphere 4 19 Calibrating Static Pressure SP Cont FYI Absolute vs Gauge Calculating PSI Instructions me 4 20 For additional information regarding Static Pressure Calibration Mode see PCCU Help Files It is recommended that the initial calibration point be at vented conditions and when doing so that the barometric pressure reading in psi be used as the initial point When operating in PCCU s Absolute Mode other points of calibration are arrived at by adding the PSI reading and barometric pressure to arrive at psia then enter this reading When operating in PCCU s Gauge Mode readings may be entered as read then a barometric pressure reading is entered To convert barometric pressure measured from inches of mercury to Barometric Pressure psi perform the following calculation Barometric pressure in inches of mercury x 4912 or 2 036 equals Barometric Pressure in psi Step Procedure 1 Enter Calibration menu Calibration screen this places the Flow Computer on HOLD Select the desired measurement tube from the tree view in the left pane 2 Select SP from the calibration drop down box to the left of the pressure marker table and s
179. records for each tube in one Flow Computer Multivariable Transducer Transducer supplying more than 1 variable Totalflow uses this term to encompass units that read Static Pressure Differential Pressure Historically these units were coined AMU for Analog Measurement Unit As a result of advanced technology the unit no longer functions as only an analog measurement unit Therefore the newer terminology Multivariable Transducer more aptly describes the functionality of this design The abbreviation IMV refers to the Integral version of the multivariable The abbreviation XIMV refers to the XSeries IMV version of the multivariable which contains the circuitry as part of the unit and the abbreviation IMVX refers to the Explosion Proof IMV where the required circuitry resides on the Main Processor Board See each instance for additional explanation MW Acronym for Molecular Weight N2 Nitrogen NAK See Negative Acknowledgement NAMUR Normenarbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mess und Regeltechnik in der chemischen Industrie Standards study group for measurement and process control technology in the chemical industry Natural Gas See Gas Natural Natural Gas Distillate Natural Gas Liquids Material removed from natural gas at the heavy end portion that is aliphatic compounds ranging from C4 to C8 butanes and heavier The hydrocarbon components propane butanes and pentanes also referred to as condensate
180. rm codes and annunciators that communicate a basic message s to the technician indicating a need for further attention These codes are location dependent and may mean different things based upon which character space A1 through A8 the code appears in These are also customer programmable to a certain extent Display Assembly Cont DISPLAY MOUNTING PLATE SHIELD 16 X 4 LED DISPLAY GRAPHIC OVERLAY PLATE DISPLAY OVERLAY Figure 1 9 Liquid Crystal Display LCD Assembly Resistive Temperature Detector RTD Totalflow offers a choice of two RTD options The 100 ohm Platinum RTD measures real time flowing temperature of the gas Standard RTD The standard RTD is not DIV 1 approved therefore may only be installed and used in DIV 2 and general purpose areas Explosion Proof The Explosion Proof RTD Part No 2101690 xxx is available for use in RTD DIV 1 areas see Figure 1 10 Two probe lengths are available 10 and 16 See Table 1 7 for standard probes based on Thermowell U lengths and Table 1 8 for standard thermowells based on thread diameter Continued on Next Page 1 20 Resistive Temperature Detector RTD Cont Connection Head 3 Union Conduit Jn Nipple Fitting Certification Tag Ass 7051 Industiol Biva Bartlesvile OK 74006 800 442 2097 www ciob comjiotolow RTD ASSEMBLY 2101691 M oare M EXPLOSION PROOF CL I DIV 1 GP CD TOTALFLOW Produ
181. rs that are connected to each other by communications lines to share information and resources Torque measurement unit equal to 8 84 Inch Pounds NGL See Natural Gas Liquids Nm Abbreviation for Newton Meter Metric Torque measurement NO See Normally Open Noise An undesirable electrical signal Noise comes from external sources such as Non Persistent the AC power line motors generators transformers fluorescent lights soldering irons CRT displays computers electrical storms welders radio transmitters and internal sources such as semiconductors resistors and capacitors Unwanted disturbances superimposed upon a useful signal that tends to obscure its information content Refers to data that is no longer available after a Warm Start Normally Closed Designation which states that the contacts of a switch or relay are closed or connected when at rest When activated the contacts open or separated Normally Open Designation which states that the contacts of a switch or relay are normally open or not connected When activated the contacts close or become connected Norsok Norwegian Certification Bureau NPN Negative Positive Negative Transistor NPT National Pipe Thread NRTL Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Null A condition such as balance which results in a minimum absolute value of output NX 19 American Gas Association Report referring to a specific method t
182. rs to the on off cycle time of a temperature controller DVI The Port Manager and communication engine of the iVision SCADA System This software can multiplex among several communication formats and thus supporting several vendor s equipment over a single radio frequency It pushes new data to the iVision database saving time and network resources by not transmitting redundant data The DVI includes the Totalflow WinCPC code and thus supports all Totalflow software and functions including WinCCU TDS PCCU Report by exception cryout etc Dynamic Random Access memory This is the most common form of computer memory It needs to be continually refreshed in order to properly hold data thus the term dynamic E2Prom See Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Also called EEPROM Earth Can mean a connection to the earth itself or the negative lead to the chassis or any point to zero voltage EC European Community Echo To reflect received data to the sender i e depressed on a keyboard are usually echoed as characters displayed on the screen Edit Making changes to information data or configuration files EEPROM See Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory The PROM can be erased by electricity EFI Electromechanical Frequency Interface EFM See Electronic Flow Measurement EFR Enhance Feature Release Electrical Interference Electrical noise induced upon the
183. ry Pack and Solar Panel are not intended for that application and should be located in DIV 2 or General Purpose areas Solar Pane Mounting Bracket Figure 1 12 Solar Panel Typical Configuration 1 23 Blank Page Chapter 2 Installation Overview This Chapter provides you with the information for installation and setup By the time you finish this Chapter you will have the XFC6200EX unpacked installed field wired and ready for operation For safe and trouble free installation follow all instructions and advisories Read through this Chapter before you begin the installation to plan your FYI LOA installation Also before you begin refer to the wiring diagrams delivered E a with the new XFC You may store these under the tab Drawings in the back of this manual x Highlights In this chapter you will learn about Topic See Page Unpacking amp Inspection 2 2 Meter Run Installation Overview 2 2 Direct Mount Installation 2 3 Pipe Saddle Mount Installation 2 4 Stand Alone Pipe Mount Installation 2 8 Manifold Input Lines 2 9 Standard RTD Probe Installation 2 10 Explosion Proof RTD Probe Assembly and Installation 2 11 6270 Optional Equipment Unit Installation 2 14 Battery Pack Installation 2 17 Solar Panel Installation 2 18 AC Charging Unit Installation 2 20 Continued on Next Page 2 1 Unpacking amp Inspection Unpacking The XFC6200EX and RTD are shipped
184. s IC5 lso Pentane Gas Liquefied Petroleum LPG A gas containing certain specific hydrocarbons which are gaseous under normal atmospheric conditions but can be liquefied under moderate pressure at normal temperatures Propane and butane are the principal examples Gas Low Btu Gas with a heating value of less than 250 Btu s per cubic foot Typically heating values fall between 120 and 180 Btu s per cubic foot Gas Manufactured A gas obtained by destructive distillation of coal or by the thermal decomposition of oil or by the reaction of steam passing through a bed of heated coal or coke or catalyst beds Examples are coal gases coke oven gases producer gas blast furnace gas blue water gas and carbureted water gas Btu content varies widely Gas Natural A naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non hydrocarbon gases found in porous geologic formations beneath the earth s surface often in association with petroleum The principal constituent is methane 6 19 Gas NC4 Normal Butane Gas NC5 Normal Pentane Gas NeoC5 Neo Pentane Gas Non associated Free natural gas not in contact with nor dissolved in crude oil in the reservoir Gas Oil A gas resulting from the thermal decomposition of petroleum oils composed mainly of volatile hydrocarbons and hydrogen The true heating value of oil gas may vary between 800 and 1600 Btu per cubic foot dependin
185. s of this union are replacing individual national regulations of member countries with a series of Directives These Directives are legislative instruments which oblige member states to introduce them into their existing laws These directives harmonize a variety of existing practices preserve the different legal traditions and settle constraints for further developments Event Important incident an occurrence especially one that is particularly significant Event File Stored records specifying a notable change The XFC stores up to 200 records containing Time Day Description Old Value New Value Events Signals or interrupts generated by a device to notify another device of an asynchronous event The contents of events are device dependent Ex Potential Explosive EXIMV Explosion Proof Integral Multivariable Transducer Expansion Board A plug in circuit board that adds features or capabilities beyond those basic to a computer such as a data acquisition system expansion board Expansion Factor Correction factor for the change in density between two pressure measurement areas in a constricted flow Expansion Slots The spaces provided in a computer for expansion boards than enhance the basic operation of the computer Explosion proof Enclosure Explosion Proof Enclosure for Class 1 Division 1 locations An enclosure that can withstand an explosion of gases within it and prevent the explosion of gases surrou
186. s into the gathering system Gathering Line A pipeline usually of small diameter used in gathering gas from the field to a central point Gathering Station A compressor station at which gas is gathered from wells by means of suction because pressure is not sufficient to produce the desired rate of flow into a transmission or distribution system Gathering System Gauge Pressure The gathering pipelines plus any pumps tanks or additional equipment used to move oil or gas from the wellhead to the main pipeline for delivery to a processing facility or consumer Instrument for measuring the relative pressure of a fluid Types include gauge absolute and differential Gauging Tape This refers to a manual method of measuring the level of a liquid in a tank Measurements These measurements may be used to calibrate float levels GC See Gas Chromatograph GCM See Gas Chromatograph Module GCMC See Gas Chromatograph Module Coefficient GCN Gravity Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen compounds Used in NX 19 GCN Supercompressibility Factor GCNM Gravity Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen and Methane compounds Used in NX 19 GCNM Supercompressibility Factor GDF Gasde of France GND See Ground GOST Russian Government Standards for Importation 6 20 GPA 2145 03 Gas Processors Association Physical Constants for Paraffin Hydrocarbons and other Components of Natural Gas GPA 217
187. s on unit Removal of enclosure end caps should follow guidelines stipulated in the WARNING Certification Drawings shipped with this unit and adhere to local codes Continued on Next Page 1 9 XFC6200EX Enclosure Cont 6200 Width Dimensions w o External w External Unit PCCU PCCU Height Depth US 7 87 9 50 11 25 8 34 Metric 199 90 mm 241 30 mm 285 75 mm 211 84 mm 6200 W EX PCCU Pipe Mounted Direct Mounted Installation amp Unit Weight Connector Depth Depth Weight US 15 65 Ibs 16 35 Ibs 9 69 8 34 Metric 5 84 kg 6 10 kg 246 13 mm 211 84 mm 9 50 7 87 3 4 NPT 3 4 NPT CONDUIT ENTRIES CONDUIT ENTRIES 7 OF CHE gt Y Z H RY s2 91 53 X oO I A I ou an N B J S V 30 CORR HOOD 2 91 84 3 4 NPT OPTIONAL EXTERNAL CONDUIT ENTRIES ew Figure 1 3 XFC6200EX Enclosure PCCU FLAMEPROOF HOUSING 2101416 001 Continued on Next Page XFC6200EX Enclosure Cont 8 34 3 31 as 3 03 3 4 NPT CONDUIT 11 25 BAG ZZ 1 665 3 4 NPT CONDUIT ENTRY GROUNDING SCREW Figure 1 4 XFC6200EX Enclosure Left Side 3 4 NPT CONDUIT ENTRY 3 03 A T T P A f N Z N Z N Z Y a S U je con on 8 225 A XH A I A 7 11 25 1 665
188. s or parameters that you may need to enter or change from the default values Depending upon the calculation type you have selected only the applicable constants shown in Table 3 3 will be visible Table 3 3 Meter Constants Configurable Default AGA 3 AGA 3 oe ao E orl ae ae 5167 Auxiliary Factor Faux Factor Faux DP zero cutoff 0 0000 In H2O a Meter Factor Fb Basic 210 2300 Orifice Factor Orifice Coefficient of 9 2500 In per Deg F aaa Orifice diameter diameter 10000 0000 Orifice Material Pipe Coefficient of 6 2000 In per F FRAND e a a E a E ee RR EE E E Teton Ustream no no no no m Flange Taps ve nwo nmo no e a Fixedca o O Cd Barometric Pressure 73 Contract K Factor Vol of Gas per Pulse 3 8 Alarm Limits You have the ability to set XFC6200EX Alarm Limits for the parameters listed in Table 3 4 There are many purposes for setting these limits i e Controlling well output or sending digital signals Table 3 4 Alarm Limits Configurable ee Se eee WoE ae ee Value ies ieee oP High unk 20479608 Hao ves ves a Ge a a e Flow Rate LowLime 0 som Yes Yes ve ve C Rotown 0 Degrees Yes Yes Yes ves ee a eee ee sPtontimt 0 Frain Ves ves Uncorrected Vol High Limit Uncorrected Vol Low Limit Put XFC6200EX On Line caution To avoid a calibration shift carefully follow t
189. s substantially constant in value 6 13 Direct Memory Access A method by which information can be transferred from the computer memory to a device on the bus without using the processor Discharge The conversion of chemical energy of a cell battery into electrical energy and withdrawal of the electrical energy into a load Discharge Rate The rate usually expressed in amperes at which electrical current is taken from the cell battery Discrete Manifold Also called Tubing Manifold Used in instances when the XFC is not mounted directly on the Orifice usually pipe mount or wall mount Distillates The distillate or middle range of petroleum liquids produced during the processing of crude oil Products include diesel fuel heating oil kerosene and turbine fuel for airplanes Distillation The first stage in the refining process in which crude oil is heated and unfinished petroleum products are initially separated Distribution The act or process of distributing gas from the city gas or plant that portion of utility plant used for the purpose of delivering gas from the city gate or plant to the consumers or to expenses relating to the operating and maintenance of distribution plant Distribution Company Gas Company which obtains the major portion of its gas operating revenues from the operation of a retail gas distribution system and which operates no transmission system other than incidental
190. sducer 10 If able to do so at this time remove external power feeding the unit skip to step 14 Otherwise continue to the next step HIGH SIDE LOW SIDE EQUALIZER VALVE EQUALIZER VALVE Ou j HO VENT TO ATMOSPHERE Figure 4 9 Flow Computer with Block Manifold Continued on Next Page 4 13 Replacing Transducer EXIMV and Main Processor Board Cont Procedure Cont Gain access to rear Termination Board by loosening the Countersunk Hex Socket Locking Set Screw in the rear end cap using a 1 16 Hex wrench then unscrewing the end cap Remove Internal PCCU Assembly if required following instructions previous to this section Internal PCCU Connector Disassembly Return here when completed Gain access to rear Front Display Assembly and Main Processor Board by loosening the Countersunk Hex Socket Locking Set Screw in the rear end cap using a 1 16 Hex wrench then unscrewing the end cap Using a 2 Phillips Head screwdriver remove two Flat Head Screws This releases the Display Overlay and Graphic Overlay Plate see Figure 4 2 16 Using a 7 64 Hex Head wrench remove three Hex Socket Screws This removes the Display Mounting Plate Shield 17 Disconnect LCD Board cable J2 connector on Main Processor Board 18 Using a Hex Head wrench remove 4 Hex Head Standoffs holding Main Processor Board in place 19 Gentl
191. sie E Peta Sedan Mra ee ptietuette ba ans toe eh aae an nore hi lan ae 4 23 PRMD inini a Mra aed Aree sles huen Sectional 4 24 How to Change Orifice Plate ci iicssi ceceessbessxh astehecteece laid vcadent a dntedessavaesbecaneaenteaedataas 4 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting sass sic aacia sick d vce aic sie ascsievecetsdsecashstevecstsdeveastsaseecetsavee 5 1 OVOIVIQW daisies iecontesex nan y SANKE TA EEKE ORPA EENEN cos wend ATAKAA ENAK TNTE KEE Esei Sea sak 5 1 Wistial Palani eoe E EEE E AE ETTET 5 4 SLEEP Mode Vake U T a a E A e A Ee p a EE 5 5 Transducer Communications T eSt occcscccocccneiuees nicotene ens concernant shaves 5 6 Resistive Temperature Detector RTD Continuity TeSt ee ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneaees 5 8 RTD Current Source Resistive TeSt cccccceeesesseeeceneeeeeseeeeesseeeseeeeeeeeeeneeees 5 10 RTD Impedance Testiin Gielen re nein ene ace 5 11 Chatger Circuit TeSt assia aieiai nti at Rube Ea ened veka a eR ee leas 5 12 Solar Panel Troubleshooting Test 22 escecccecncceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseceeeneneneneans 5 13 AC Charger Troubleshooting Test ccccsccccensceeeeeenensseeeneeeeeeeeeenseeeneneeeeeneeennaes 5 15 Equipment Isolation TeSt aa E E EEA EEEE EAN EEE EARE ean 5 15 Transducer Isolation ReSt c g 20 2 sic cnan Gut genweteresedovness lehannadeiek ani oeeseeedaeg aeiaceeee 5 16 Communications Overview iicicccsaled etave dais Hive deeveediaesvasticaetaeeedneeeseuceienceieneene
192. so based on a 55 minute accumulation Forces a log period entry for part of the log period that has accumulated since last log period entry This is same as for a Forward Clock Change Crossing an Hourly Boundary XFC6200EX advances to a new day s data flow record and maintains balance of day s data in new record Example If present time is 5 05 p m and clock is changed to 4 55 p m of the same day the log period record entry reflects only a 5 minute average accumulation 5 00 to 5 05 Then a new flow record is written and this log period is based on a 5 minute accumulation 4 55 to 5 00 A backward clock change uses two 2 daily records to maintain data integrity This assures that previously recorded data is not overwritten If it is necessary to make small backward time changes less than one 1 hour user should wait until current hour has progressed far enough to make change that does not cross an hour boundary Replacing Battery Pack This section presents the procedures for removal and installation of the Battery Pack located inside the 6270 OEU To access the Battery Pack open door see Figure 4 1 Battery Pack is located in the upper portion of the chamber on top of the battery shelf Instructions 4 4 Collect data from unit Verify LL battery alarm is not being displayed on XFC6200EX s display This prevents any data stored in RAM from being lost when power is removed 2 Back up configuration f
193. sues These may involve wiring irregularities at either the Charger HA gt Regulator Termination Board Terminal Strip or at the Power Relay if using Relay for switching power to Radio 6270 OEU Supply Voltage Test Instructions If Transceiver does not feature a SLEEP Mode and power is supplied through an optional Relay begin with Step 1 Relay Supply Voltage Test If Transceiver features a SLEEP Mode or is continuously powered begin with Step 2 Charger Regulator Supply Voltage Test Step Procedure Wire color origination inside the 6270 enclosure should comply with WI FYI W drawings For the purposes of these instructions wire color name and wre designation will coincide with Totalflow drawings You may need to adapt for your individual installation If Transceiver does not feature a SLEEP Mode and receives power through an optional Relay activate COM1SW or COM2SW and using a Digital MultiMeter DMM set to Volts DC measure voltage at Relay between Relay coil terminals If Voltage reads the same as supplied voltage 12 VDC and Transceiver is still not receiving power Relay may be incorrectly wired use normally open contacts or Relay may be bad If Relay is not receiving power continue to Step 2 If Transceiver features a SLEEP Mode or is continuously powered activate COM1SW or COM2SW and using a Digital MultiMeter DMM set to Volts DC measure voltage at next supply junction If next junction is located on th
194. sured on increasing measurement only 6 24 Liquefied Natural Gas Liquefied Petroleum Gas Natural gas which has been liquefied by reducing its temperature to minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit at atmospheric pressure It remains a liquid at 116 degrees Fahrenheit and 673 psig In volume it occupies 1 600 of that of the vapor at standard conditions A gas containing certain specific hydrocarbons which are gaseous under normal atmospheric conditions but can be liquefied under moderate pressure at normal temperatures Propane and butane are the principal examples Liquid Crystal Display A reflective display that requires very low power for operation Liquids Natural Gas Those liquid hydrocarbon mixtures which are gaseous at reservoir temperatures and pressures but are recoverable by condensation or absorption Natural gasoline and liquefied petroleum gases fall in this category LNG See Liquefied Natural Gas Load electrical A load is an energy consuming device The device can be an actual device such as a bulb of a flash light radio cassette player motor etc a resistor or a constant current load Load units Location File The amount of gas delivered or required at any specified point or points on a system load originates primarily at the gas consuming equipment of the customers Also to load a pressure regulator is to set the regulator to maintain a given pressure as the rate of gas flo
195. t Page 4 6 Replacing Liquid Crystal Display LCD Board Cont Procedure Cont Gain access to LCD Assembly by loosening the Countersunk Hex Socket Locking Set Screw in the front end cap using a 1 16 Hex wrench then unscrewing the end cap Using a 2 Phillips Head screwdriver remove two Flat Head Screws This releases the Display Overlay and Graphic Overlay Plate see Figure 4 3 Using a 7 64 Hex Head wrench remove three Hex Socket Screws This removes the Display Mounting Plate Shield Disconnect LCD Board cable J2 connector on Main Processor Board see Figure 4 4 Using a 3 16 Hex nut driver remove 4 nylon Hex Nuts that hold the LCD screen and board in place on Display Mounting Plate Shield J2 LCD Display Connector DISPLAY MOUNTING PLATE SHIELD 16 X 4 LED DISPLAY GRAPHIC OVERLAY PLATE DISPLAY OVERLAY 7 64 HEX SOCKET SCREWS 3 EA 3 16 NYLON HEX NUTS 4 EA 2 PHILLLIPS HEAD SCREW 2 EA Figure 4 3 Liquid Crystal Display LCD Assembly Continued on Next Page 4 7 Replacing Liquid Crystal Display LCD Board Cont Contrast Display Isolation Port IIC EEPROM Potentiometer SRAM Coney RB Pe Lithium Battery ae i Connector FLASH Program VY N o aeeesseeessseeree U2 Memory o TEE o u11 r u8 4 J2 XBT1 8 ba i gt u16b LCD Display u18 Connector EPROM Loader U20
196. t Refers to data that remains available after a Warm Start PEX A flexible material used for LevelMaster sensors Phase A time based relationship between a periodic function and a reference In electricity it is expressed in angular degrees to describe the voltage or current relationship of two alternating waveforms Phenol Hydrocarbon derivative containing an OH group bound to an aromatic ring Physical Change A change in which a substance changes from one physical state to another but no substances with different composition are formed Example Gas to Liquid Solid PID Proportional Integral Derivative A three mode control action where the controller has time proportioning integral auto reset and derivative rate action Piezoceramic A ceramic material that has piezoelectric properties similar to those of some natural crystals PLC See Programmable logic controller Plunger Lift 6 30 A technique used to optimize gas production A Steel plunger is inserted into the production tubing in the well The flow is turned off and this shut in causes plunger to fall allowing fluid to collect above plunger Different techniques are used to decide how long to shut in and flow the well Polarity In electricity the quality of having two oppositely charged poles one positive one negative Polling A snapshot view of the readings taken by the Totalflow equipment Port A communicatio
197. t to dissipate any gases that are accumulating in the vicinity Clean Gas Gas that has no particles larger than one micron and no more than one milligram of solids per cubic meter Clear To restore a device to a prescribed initial state usually the zero state Clock The source s of timing signals for sequencing electronic events e g Closed Circuit Voltage synchronous data transfer The difference in potential between the terminals of a cell battery when it is discharging on load condition CMOS See Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CNG See Compressed Natural Gas Coalbed Methane A methane rich sulfur free natural gas contained within underground coal beds Coefficient of expansion The ratio of the change in length or volume of a body to the original length or volume for a unit change in temperature Coil A conductor wound in a series of turns Cold Start A rebooting technique which will clear all operational errors loose all data files but will not damage configuration files if stored on the SDRIVE Collector The semiconductor region in a bipolar junction transistor through which a flow of charge carriers leaves the base region Column Hardware component used in gas chromatography to separate components into measurable units Combustible Classification of liquid substances that will burn on the basis of flash points A combustible liquid means any liquid having a flash
198. tation is proportional to the rate of flow The volume of gas measured is determined by the revolutions of the rotor and converting them to a continuously totalized volumetric reading A hydrocarbon Alkane with the lightest molecule A gas under normal conditions The first of the paraffin series of hydrocarbons The chief constituent of natural gas Pure methane has a heating value of 1012 Btu per cubic foot microFlo Computer See uw FLO Microprocessor This term is commonly used to describe the CPU More specifically it refers to the part of the CPU that actually does the work since many CPUs now contain L1 and L2 caches on chip Milli One thousandth e g one milli watt 1mW one milli amp 1mA one milli volt 1mV MIPS Million instructions per second The unit for expressing the speed of processor machine code instructions MMBtu A thermal unit of energy equal to 1 000 000 Btu s that is the equivalent of 1 000 cubic feet of gas having a heating content of 1 000 BTUs per cubic foot as provided by contract measurement terms MMcf A million cubic feet See CUBIC FOOT 1 000 000 CF MMI See Man Machine Interface 6 26 Modbus Messaging structure developed and used to establish master slave client server communication between intelligent devices Generic protocol supported by most process automation vendors Modem Modulator Demodulator A device used to convert serial digital data
199. ted modules include e Valve Control Interface 2100412 xxx e Analog Output 2100415 xxx e Analog Input 210041 8 xxx e Communication Interface 2100421 xxx e Combo Digital 2100543 xxx e Thermocouple 2100869 xxx e Platinum 100 Ohm RTD 2101018 xxx Explosion Proof Multivariable Transducer EXIMV The EXIMV is an explosion proof version of the factory calibrated Smart Integral Multivariable Transducer The EXIMV is characterized over temperature so that any changes occurring in the EXIMV or in the electronics can be compensated thus the EXIMV is not field repairable All repairs should be done at an authorized Totalflow service center or returned to the factory Providing the primary measurement capability for the XFC6200EX see Figure 1 8 the circuitry and characterization information are stored on the main processor board EXIMV specifications are discussed in Table 1 6 The unit is designed to provide EMI RFI protection of the low level signals and to protect the circuitry from other environmental effects EE a A RAL A EXIMV CONNECTOR 9 00 50 J 1 4 56 2 875 m m m m o A RI P lt gt EI oo ys 1 772 0 000 1 988 MAX MAX Figure 1 8 Explosion Proof Multivariable Transducer EXIMV Continued on Next Page Ex
200. tegories e RS 232 Communications e RS485 Communications e RS422 Communications Continued on Next Page Overview Cont START Go To Charger Circuit Test Go To Transducer Comm Test Batteries Dead Go To Transducer Isolation Test Go To Equipment Isolation Test Test Chart Power Issue Located Return to Test Sequence Figure 5 1 Power Troubleshooting Flowchart 5 3 Visual Alarm Codes After the XFC6200EX completes recording log period flow and operational records the LCD will show any alarm conditions that have occurred see Figure 5 2 Also the date hour and type of alarm conditions are stored in the XFC6200EX memory An alarm can be a word character letter or symbol The entire list of Status and Alarm codes may be found in Chapter 1 For the purpose of troubleshooting only those codes considered to be helpful for the purpose of troubleshooting communications are discussed here A description of each XFC6200EX alarm code is described in Table 5 1 ANNUNCIATORS ALARM CODES FLOW RATE INFORMATION 139 00 CF DAY Figure 5 2 Liquid Crystal Display and Indicators Table 5 1 Visual Status and Alarm Codes Indicator Description I O Sub System L Low Lithium Battery Alarm When LL low lithium is displayed lithium battery voltage is not sufficient to maintain SRAM data A new lithium battery measures approximately 3 6 VD
201. tery pack to provide power to the XFC6200EX communication equipment solar power charger and additional I O Following local codes for installation this unit would normally be located in a Division 2 or General Purpose area The unit may be mounted on a 2 pipe or mounted on a flat surface such as a wall The battery and solar panel are packed and shipped separately from the 6270 OEU Before installation inspect all power cables where they terminate and connector for breakage Before you begin review the procedure and the materials required for installation CAUTIONS This device is NOT intended to be used in a Class I Division environment The XFC6200EX is designed for Class Division with explosive gas in the area The Battery Box and Solar Panel are not intended for that application Pipe Mount Enclosure mounting brackets and fastening hardware are supplied with unit Customer must provide 2 pipe of suitable length see Figure 2 11 If a charging source such as a solar panel is desired this procedure may be configured to mount the solar panel on the upper portion of the pipe Continued on Next Page 2 14 6270 Optional Equipment Unit Installation Cont Flat and Lock A r 60 Washers with HS i FP A l 7 l Mounting Bracket l l l 17 20 l l mind 16 00 l l 1 l SO e l I 1 i Flat and Lock l Washers with Nut 2 M
202. the Rear End Cap please verify that the wiring is correct see Table 5 3 Table 5 3 RS 232 Field Wiring on XFC6200EX Termination Board 2101873 xxx Description ABRV Description ABRV Jumper 19 COMM 1 Jumper 20 COMM 2 Pin 1 Clear to Send CTS Clear to Send CTS Pin 2 Receive Data RXD Receive Data RXD Pin 3 Request to Send RTS Request to Send RTS Pin 4 Transmit Data TXD Transmit Data TXD Pin 5 Data Carrier Detect DCD Not Used N A Pin 6 Switched Output COM1SW_ Switched Output COM2SW Pin 7 Mirror Request to Send RRTS Ground GND Pin 8 Ground GND Ground GND Continued on Next Page 5 20 RS232 Termination Board 2101873 xxx Test Cont TIP When troubleshooting RS 232 mode verify settings of COMM 1 SW1 and COMM 2 SW2 on Termination Board are configured properly see Figure 5 4 Step Procedure Voltage on the following steps may be hard to see using a Digital TIP MultiMeter If available an oscilloscope will provide a more accurate reading To verify the CCU software must be continuously polling the meter Instructions Generally speaking these tests performed on the Terminal Board will only verify incorrect or damaged wiring If all previous testing passed and all wiring jumper and terminations have been verified correct the board will need replaced Contact Totalflow Customer Service See Getting Help in the introduction of this manual for instructions Using an oscil
203. the installation parameter if an RTD is installed set the bias for the Resistance Temperature Detector RTD if needed or set a default flow temperature During the initial setup and calibration the parameters shown in Table 4 1 will need to be configured Table 4 1 Calibration Configurable Parameters Use Fixed Temperature TF No Fixed Temperature TF 60 0000 Required Test The following test equipment is required to calibrate the XFC6200EX Equipment Integral Multivariable Transducer EXIMV e PCCU either laptop with PCCU32 software or FS 2 e Deadweight tester or equivalent calibration standard OR e Test Gauge capable of dual range measurement PSIG and Inches e Barometer or another means which can determine barometric pressure e Nitrogen or compressed air source Continued on Next Page 4 15 Calibration Overview Cont If a method other than the the compressed nitrogen deadweight tester pe method is used to calibrate Static Pressure cell you must ensure that the prescribed Flange Tap valves are blocked to prevent false differential pressure from being applied to the DP cell Also ensure that both high and low sides are placed under pressure during SP calibration Hold Mode When calibrating the transducer or setting up a fixed temperature PCCU will instruct the XFC6200EX to ignore live values for the flow calculations for the period of time the XFC6200EX is being calibrated During this time th
204. ting Test 5 13 AC Charger Troubleshooting Test 5 15 Equipment Isolation Test 5 15 Transducer Isolation Test 5 16 Communications Overview 5 17 Transceiver Supply Voltage Test 5 19 6270 OEU Supply Voltage Test 5 19 Termination Board Supply Voltage Test 5 20 RS 232 Communications 5 20 RS232 Termination Board 2101873 xxx Test 5 20 RS232 OEU Termination Strip 2018339 Test 5 22 RS 485 Communications 5 23 RS 485 Termination Board 2101873 xxx Test 5 24 RS 485 OEU Termination Strip 2018339 Test 5 25 Transceiver Check 5 26 Reset Procedures 5 27 Continued on Next Page 5 1 Overview Cont Focus Troubleshooting Support Visual Alarm Codes SLEEP Mode Solar Panel RTD Testing Communication 5 2 This section primarily focuses on the electronic electrical connections and issues related to equipment malfunction The flowchart in figure 5 1 may help to determine which tests to begin with It should be noted that it is not intended to cover every issue but provide general guidance If troubleshooting instructions do not lead to a resolution and assistance is required user can contact the Totalflow Service Department USA 800 442 3097 or International 001 918 338 4880 As noted in Chapter 1 the units LCD Annunciator area shows many different status indicators related to device operations This section contains info on those codes that reflect errors or provide information useful in troubleshooting Alar
205. tion of flow rates and volumes in accordance with AGA 8 92 Gross or Detail or NX 19 Supercompressibility Standards Calculation of flow extension PP SP once per second Tf Extrapolation of flow accumulation during transducer calibration or calibration checks Selection of all coefficients for calculation calculation of dynamic factors dependent upon DP SP and Tf using averages based on one second samples Sample set of most recent calculations allowing subsequent verification Monitoring of the operational limits minimums and maximums to insure detection and reporting of malfunctions or abnormal site conditions Acceptance and storage of system constants from the PCCU or remote communications protocols Storage of data records and operational events determined by user based on available memory Continued on Next Page Functions of the XFC6200EX Cont Additional Additional features of the Totalflow System s flexibility include the Features following e Programmable differential pressure zero cutoff e Programmable bi level security codes to prevent unauthorized access to and configuration of the XFC6200EX e Automatic temperature compensation of measurement element e Automatic internal calibration of the RTD with programmable bias adjustment e Quick simple calibration procedures for TRANSDUCER with steps outlined e Real time clock providing a highly stable time base for the system e Proper Battery and Sola
206. tion without having a calibration gas available Gas Chromatography Preferred method for determining the Btu value of natural gas Gas Field A district or area from which natural gas is produced Gas Injection An enhanced recovery technique in which natural gas is injected under pressure into a producing reservoir through an injection well to drive oil to the well bore and the surface Gas Acid The hydrogen sulfide and or carbon dioxide contained in or extracted from gas or other streams Gas Associated Gas produced in association with oil or from a gas cap overlying and in contact with the crude oil in the reservoir In general most states restrict associated gas production since its indiscriminate production could reduce the ultimate oil recovery Also since some wells producing associated gas cannot be shut in without also shutting in the oil production natural gas pipelines are generally required to take associated gas produced from oil wells on a priority basis Gas C1 Methane Gas C2 Ethane Gas C3 Propane Gas C6 Hexanes Plus C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 etc Gas CO2 Carbon Dioxide Gas Dry Gas whose water content has been reduced by a dehydration process Gas containing little or no hydrocarbons commercially recoverable as liquid product Specified small quantities of liquids are permitted by varying statutory definitions in certain states Gas IC4 lso Butane Ga
207. tions The following instructions assume that the Thermowell has previously TIP been installed The end of the Thermowell should penetrate the center 1 3 of the meter run Step Procedure Unpack parts verifying all supplied materials are present Contact Totalflow Customer Service if parts are missing 800 442 3097 or 1918 338 4880 Instructions Screw nipple fitting into Thermowell and tighten see Figure 2 9 3 Separate top and bottom of union Screw union bottom onto nipple fitting being remindful that union nut is on union bottom and tighten Continued on Next Page 2 12 RTD Probe Kit Assembly and Installation Cont a BOTTOM OF PROBE AND ELEMENT THERMOWELL a E a ES 1 2 NIPPLE FITTING 1 2 CONDUIT UNION Figure 2 9 Explosion Proof RTD Probe Disassembled Step Procedure Cont 4 Screw union top into bottom of connection head and tighten 5 Unscrew and remove cap from Explosion Proof Connection Head Insert RTD Probe through the opening in the head Holding the probe from underneath screw spring clockwise down into center of wiring block Stop when the top edge of the spring is flush with the top of the wiring block Insert probe and head assembly through bottom
208. tor Disassembly Replacing Lithium Battery Step Procedure CAUTIONS DO NOT REMOVE POWER TO UNIT Loss of power to unit will perform a Cold Start All data and configuration files will be destroyed Collect Data from unit Back up configuration files following the instructions listed previously in this chapter titled Backing Up Configuration Files Instructions Gain access to Main Processor Board by loosening the Countersunk Hex Socket Locking Set Screw in the front end cap using a 1 16 Hex wrench then unscrewing the end cap Using a 2 Phillips Head screwdriver remove two Flat Head Screws This releases the Display Overlay and Graphic Overlay Plate see Figure 4 3 Continued on Next Page 4 10 Replacing Lithium Battery Cont Procedure Cont Using a 7 64 Hex Head wrench remove three Hex Socket Screws This removes the Display Mounting Plate Shield Disconnect LCD Board cable J2 connector on Main Processor Board see Figure 4 4 Unplug Lithium Battery connector XBT1 from the front of Main Processor Board see Figure 4 4 Using a 4 Nut Driver remove the 4 Hex Head Standoffs Gently lift Main Processor Board out of enclosure being careful to NOT pull on Termination Board Connector Cable and EXIMV Cable located on the backside of board Gently remove Lithium Battery from Velcro tape attached to back side of Main Processor Board see Figure 4 7 Attach Velcro edge of new Lithi
209. tors inductances capacitors transistors and power sources connected together in one or more closed loops 6 8 Circuit board Sometimes abbreviated PCB Printed circuit boards are also called cards A thin plate on which chips and other electronic components are placed They fall into the following categories Motherboard Typically the mother board contains the CPU memory and basic controllers for the system Sometimes call the system board or main board Expansion board Any board that plugs into one of the computer s expansion slots including controller boards LAN cards and video adapters Daughter Card Any board that attaches directly to another board Controller board A special type of expansion board that contains a controller for a peripheral device Network Interface Card NIC An expansion board that enables a PC to be connected to a local area network LAN Video Adapter An expansion board that contains a controller for a graphics monitor Class 1 Division 1 Class 1 refers to the presence of hazardous gas Division 1 refers to the conditions at the location meaning that there is not sufficient airflow around the equipment to dissipate any gases that are accumulating in the vicinity i e An enclosed space Class 1 Division 2 Class 1 refers to the presence of hazardous gas Division 2 refers to the conditions at the location meaning that there is sufficient airflow around the equipmen
210. uest to Send voltage on Termination Board J19 On J20 RRTS is not directed COMM 1 J19 Pin 8 GND and Pin 7 RRTS When the unit is transmitting receiving data voltage should vary between 5 VDC and 5VDC This would indicate that the RRTS is working correctly If any inaccuracy exists investigate wiring errors or damaged wires Vis FYI Z lt Ifa communication problems still exists and the unit has passed the tests in steps 3 4 and 6 additional testing will be required RS 485 OEU Termination Strip 2018339 Test Instructions Voltage on the following steps may be hard to see using a Digital TIP f MultiMeter If available an oscilloscope will provide a more accurate reading To verify the CCU software must be continuously polling the meter Generally speaking these tests performed on the Terminal Strip will only verify incorrect or damaged wiring If all previous testing passed and all wiring jumper and terminations have been verified correct the Termination Strip may need replaced but does not typically fail Contact Totalflow Customer Service See Getting Help in the introduction of this manual for instructions Step Procedure When designating the wire colors in the following procedures FYI LON color origination complies with Totalflow Wiring Instruction drawings For A the purposes of these instructions you may need to adapt for your individual installation Using an oscillosco
211. um Battery to Velcro strip on back side of Main Processor Board Reinstall Main Processor Board Reinstall LCD cable connector to J2 connector on Main Processor Board Reinstall Display Mounting Plate LCD Board see Figure 4 3 Reinstall Graphic Overlay Plate Security Switch Termination Board Connector Velcro Lithium Battery Strip EXMV Connector Figure 4 7 Secondary Component Side of Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx 4 11 Replacing Transducer EXIMV and Main Processor Board Part Number 2101465 xxx is the EXIMV transducer designed for XFC6200EX The transducer characterization files are stored in the Main Processor Board 2101471 xxx therefore replacement repair involves removing both the transducer and the Main Processor Board from the actual Flow Computer Contact Totalflow to return BOTH pieces for replacement under warranty or for repair Please take care to follow the precise instructions Figure 4 8 shows a front and side view of the EXIMV as installed in the XFC6200EX unit ae Entry into interior of transducer voids transducer warranty If the S transducer requires servicing the entire assembly must be removed from ACCESS the unit securely packaged for shipping and returned to Totalflow Please contact Totalflow Customer Service for instructions EXIMV Connector LS Threaded Neck Ss
212. unting is supplied by the customer Basic instructions are included in this chapter however we encourage you to also refer to the manifold manufacturer s instructions Both the pipe saddle and stand alone pipe mountings require the use of a mounting bracket P N 2101913 attached to the transducer In addition when pipe saddle mounting the use of the Saddle Mounting Kit is required aoe When pipe mounting the XFC6200EX it should be located as close as FYI BOA possible to the orifice fittings This keeps the stainless steel gauge lines gt as short as applicable 2 2 Direct Mount Installation If you are installing the XFC6200EX directly to an instrument manifold use this procedure Before you begin review the procedure and the Direct Mount Drawing see Figure 2 1 FYI All required hardware for mounting to the XFC6200EX to the manifold is D to be supplied by the customer Attach the Explosion Proof Multivariable Transducer EXIMV to the manifold Before aligning with the manifold ensure that Teflon seal rings are in place around the two process ports 2 Using the four 7 16 inch bolts supplied with the manifold secure the transducer to the manifold Refer to figure 2 1 and complete installation 5 VALVE MANIFOLD ORIFIC E L Ln Figure 2 1 Direct Mount to Instrument Manifold 2 3 Pipe Saddle Mount Installation If you are installing the unit direct
213. uper Compressibility Calculation Fpv When the XFC6200EX is powered up the calculation defaults to NX 19 Fixed FtFp You have the option of changing the formula method to any of several other choices NX19 Auto NX 19 GCN or GCNM AGA8 Gross 92 or AGA8 Detail 92 Depending upon the method you have selected only the applicable constants shown in Table 3 2 will be visible You may enter specific values for each item depending upon whether you would like to use fixed or live analysis data Continued on Next Page 1 NX19 GCN NX19 GCNM AGA 8 1992 Gross and AGA 8 1992 Detail 2 See Fs for AGA 7 Fpv 3 Only AGA 3 1992 Gross and Detail 4 Not an AGA factor Fw is a factor which compensates for water vapor in the gas stream and its affect on volume measurements 5 Not an AGA factor Faux is a user set multiplier to compensate for liquids in the gas stream defaults to 1 6 Discharge Coefficient Type only AGA 3 1992 and ISO 5167 1 3 6 Super Compressibility Calculation Fpv Cont TIP Many decisions involved with setting up the Fpv are dictated by your sales contract or based on company policy Table 3 2 Fpv Analysis Data Default NX19 AGA 8 1992 All nitrogen N2 Yes Specific Gravity N A Yes 7 NX19 GCN NX19 GCNM AGA 8 1992 Gross 8 Enter the Heating Value in Btu per SCF Not used in volume calculations Only used for calculating MMBTU for reports 3 7 Constants On a single tube meter there are certain constant
214. ved data providing assurance that the message conforms to a pre agreed upon convention of communications D A See Digital to analog D I See Digital Input D O See Digital Output 6 11 DAC See Digital to Analog Converter DACU Data Acquisition Control Unit Data Acquisition Gathering information from sources such as sensors and AMUs in an accurate timely and organized manner Modern systems convert this information to digital data which can be stored and processed by a computer Data Collect Physically locally or remotely retrieving data stored with a Totalflow unit This data is typically stored in records located in a data base format DB See Decibel DB1 Acronym for Data Base 1 This refers to the previous data base structure used to store data in Totalflow products DB2 Acronym for Data Base 2 This refers to the current data base structure used to store data in Totalflow products DC See Direct Current DCD Communication abbreviation for Data Carrier Detect DCS PLC Distribution Control System Programmable Logic Controller DDE See Digital Data Exchange Also called Dynamic Data Exchange May refer to Totalflow s DDE Server TDS32 Dead Weight Tester Portable pressure tester used to check calibration and to calibrate AMU s utilizing a system of calibrated weights De bounce De bouncing is any kind of hardware device or software that ensures that onl
215. verwritten with new values SRAM is much more expensive and physically larger than DRAM but much faster Status Output Any digital output that uses On or Off conditions to determine the status of the assigned description Changing from one to the other represents a change in the condition STP Standard Temperature and Pressure Structured Query IBM developed this language in the 60 s as a way of accessing data from a Language relational database It has a very simple syntax for simple functions but can become complex for sophisticated applications This language is standardized by international standards bodies and is almost universal in application Almost all databases support SQL The iVision RTDB supports SQL and this makes it extremely flexible within a corporate network Authorized users throughout the organization can write SQL statements to acquire data from this database that they need for Marketing Accounting Engineering or other functions 6 36 Supercompressibility Factor A factor used to account for the following effect Boyle s law for gases states that the specific weight of a gas is directly proportional to the absolute pressure the temperature remaining constant All gases deviate from this law by varying amounts and within the range of conditions ordinarily encountered in the natural gas industry the actual specific weight under the higher pressure is usually greater than the theoreti
216. w pressures terminate in transducer EXIMV and Differential Port cells Differential Port holes are located on bottom of EXIMV see Figure 2 6 Material Not e Stainless steel tubing Supplied e Tubing fittings CAUTIONS A backup wrench should always be used when working with stainless steel tubing and valves This prevents fitting from turning and or putting tension on stainless steel tubing Figure 2 6 XFC6200EX Computer EXIMV Ports Step Procedure Install isolation valves on meter run Instructions supplied with unit Leak check all connections TIP 0 Leaks in the tubing or manifold will introduce errors when calibrating the Install tubing between meter run and XFC Note fittings not transducer EXIMV 2 9 Standard RTD Probe Installation The standard RTD Part No 2011905 xxx measures flowing gas temperature and should only be located in DIV 2 or General Purpose areas following local codes Procedures presented in this section enable the user to install the RTD into the meter run Optionally e Supplied Materials Materials not e Supplied e Instructions RTD probe with 10 of cable Optional lengths are 15 25 30 40 and 50 One 1 Thermowell with 3 4 npt threads Optional threads are 1 2 and 1 2 to 2 Adapter Bushing Nylon tie wraps Customer must specify Thermowell U length Teflon tape Procedure Unpack parts verify
217. w power requirements Component 1 A small object or program that performs a specific function and is designed in such a way to easily operate with other components and applications Increasingly the term is being used interchangeably with applet 2 A part of a device Compressed Gas A gas or mixture of gases having in a container an absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at 21 1 C 70 F A gas or mixture having in a container an absolute pressure exceeding 104 psi at 54 4 C 130 F regardless of the pressure at 21 1 C 70 F A liquid having a vapor pressure exceeding 40 psi at 37 8 C 70 F as determined by ASTM D 323 72 Compressed Natural Gas Natural gas in high pressure surface containers that is highly compressed though not to the point of liquefaction CNG is used extensively as a transportation fuel for automobiles trucks and buses in some parts of the world Small amounts of natural gas are also transported overland in high pressure containers Compressibility The property of a material which permits it to decrease in volume when subjected to an increase in pressure In gas measurement usage the compressibility factor Z is the deviation from the ideal Boyle and Charles law behavior See SUPERCOMPRESSIBILITY FACTOR Compressibility Factor See Supercompressibility Factor Concentration Amount of solute per unit volume or mass of solvent or of solution Concurrent Performing m
218. w through the regulator varies Compare DEMAND This is a file containing the configuration of the Location or site and the LevelMasters assigned to the Location You may have a file that contains everything or a file for each Location name The information from the file is displayed on the main MasterLink screen in the form of a tree structure See the Main Screen topic for more information Location Name Location Name is the top of the hierarchy tree of a Location File Included in the Location Name is the LevelMaster s name ID S N Sensor File and Configuration no Log Period In a XFC the specified length between writing the calculated accumulated volume to record You may record volumes as often as every minute and as seldom as every hour More frequent recording reduces the number of days of records possible between collection Long Term For Totalflow s purpose the application of this term refers to storing data over a period of time that is greater than a minimal time Such as data collected weekly versus data collected weekly but stored indefinitely LPG See Liquefied Petroleum Gas LSB Least Significant Byte M Mega the prefix for 1 048 576 or 220 when used with byte to quantify data or computer memory Also 1000 as in MCF or 1000 Cubic Ft Manifold The conduit of an appliance which supplies gas to the individual burners Also a pipe to which two or more outlet pipes are connected Man Machine
219. xternal AC charging unit Be certain primary AC voltage is correct 3 If input primary AC voltage level is correct wiring to 6270 OEU enclosure Termination Board is correct and there is no DC output from the charger replace charger fuse 4 If fuse is not faulty or there is no charger DC output voltage after replacing fuse replace AC charging unit Equipment Isolation Test This test will need to be performed if your Battery Pack output voltage is not remaining consistent and no errors were found during the previous Charging Circuit Troubleshooting Tests Instructions Disconnect Solar Panel Charger or AC Charger located in Optional 6270 enclosure 2 Disconnect Battery Pack Cable from Charger Regulator located in Optional 6270 enclosure and substitute known Good Battery Connect Current Measurement Troubleshooting Cable Part No 2017350 xxx to known Good Battery and re connect to Charger Regulator Using DMM connect to Troubleshooting Cable and measure Average Current If less than or equal to 80 ma at 12 VDC disconnect Battery Pack then Remote Equipment continue to next step If Average Current is equal to or greater than specification no problem is found with remote equipment Return to test sequence on Troubleshooting Flowchart see Figure 5 1 Continued on Next Page 5 15 Equipment Isolation Test Cont Procedure Cont Re connect known Good Battery Pack using Troubleshooti
220. y a single signal will be acted upon for a single opening or closing of a contact When you press a key on your computer keyboard you expect a single contact to be recorded by your computer In fact however there is an initial contact a slight bounce or lightening up of the contact then another contact as the bounce ends yet another bounce back and so forth A similar effect takes place when a switch made using a metal contact is opened The usual solution is a de bouncing device or software that ensures that only one digital signal can be registered within the space of a given time usually milliseconds Decibel A logarithmic measure of the ratio of two signal levels A practical unit of gain Decimal A numbering system based on 10 Default A value assigned or an action taken automatically unless another is specified Degree An incremental value in the temperature scale i e there are 100 degrees between the ice point and the boiling point of water in the Celsius scale and 180 F between the same two points in the Fahrenheit scale Delivery Point Point at which gas leaves a transporter s system completing a sale or transportation service transaction between the pipeline company and a sale or transportation service customer Demand Day That 24 hour period specified by a supplier user contract for purposes of determining the purchaser s daily quantity of gas used e g 8 AM to 8 AM etc This term
221. y lift Main Processor Board out of enclosure being careful to NOT pull on Termination Board Connector Cable and EXIMV Cable located on the backside of board 20 Disconnect Main Processor Connector Cable from back side of Main Processor Board by moving connector brackets toward the outside and gently pull cable off connector WARNING DO NOT disconnect transducer cable with power connected 21 Disconnect transducer port J5 from Main Processor board connector Continued on Next Page 4 14 Replacing Transducer EXIMV and Main Processor Board Cont Procedure Cont Loosen 2 mounting pole U Bolts enough to rotate lower unit a sufficient distance to allow removal of transducer Loosen the Hex Socket Head Set Screws on the neck of the unit using a 3 32 Hex wrench until transducer turns freely and gently turn counter clockwise until transducer is free from enclosure 24 Replace transducer with new repaired spare unit of same type and pressure rating Reconnect High Low Manifold lines and restore pressure Replace Main Processor Board with new repaired spare unit Reassemble unit by performing steps in reverse order Follow instructions in this Chapter to Restore the Station Files Perform unit calibration using directions in this section Calibration Overview The calibration mode allows you to calibrate check and zero the static and differential pressure as well as the RTD In addition this mode allows you to set
222. y single bonds They are also called Alkanes or paraffin hydrocarbons Save This refers to a Totalflow procedure in which all the Station or Configuration files are copied from the RDRIVE or the SDRIVE to a file created on a laptop Savitsky Golay Smoothing Digital Signal Smoothing A special class of a digital signal processing filter Specifically determines the coefficients that are used for signal processing SCADA See Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Schematic Another name for a circuit diagram 6 34 SCM Acronym for Sample Conditioning Module Scroll To move all or part of the screen material up to down left or right to allow new information to appear SDRIVE Totalflow s Serial E2 PROM solid state memory chip located on the Main Board volatile memory affected by a cold start used to store configuration or station files Selectable Units Selectable measurement units for various international and specialized application needs Self Calibrating A property of a DAQ board that has an extremely stable onboard reference and calibrates its own A D and D A circuits without manual adjustments by the user Semiconductor Material that is nether a conductor nor insulator Its properties can be altered by a control voltage Sensing Element That part of the transducer which reacts directly in response to the input Sensor A

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