Blancett B3100 Operating Manual

Flow Monitor

B3100 Series

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User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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• Any responsibility is lapsed if the instructions and procedures as described in this manual

• At the end of its life this product should be disposed of according to the (inter)national

• The manufacturer accepts no responsibility whatsoever if the following safety rules and

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

are not followed.

• LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS: The B3100 is not d es igned f or use in life supp ort appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of the product can reasonably be expected to result in a personal injury. Customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify the manufacturer and supplier for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.

• Electro static discharge does inflict irreparable damage to electronics! Before installing or opening the B3100, the installer has to discharge himself by touching a well-grounded object.

• The B3100 must be installed in accordance with the EMC guidelines (Electro Magnetic Compatibility).

• Do connect a proper grounding to the housing as indicated if the B3100 is used on a ship, truck or other application with no ground. The earth lead between the housing and the removable terminal-block may never be removed.

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE

regulations regarding waste electronic equipment. If a battery is installed in this product it should be disposed of separately. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects the environment

SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONARY M EASURES

precautions instructions and the procedures as described in this manual are not followed.

• Modifications of the B3100 implemented without preceding written consent from the manufacturer, will result in the immediate termination of product liability and warranty period.

• Installation, use, maintenance and servicing of this equipment must be carried out by authorized technicians.

• Check the mains voltage and information on the manufacturer's plate before installing the B3100.

• Check all connections, settings and technical specifications of the various peripheral devices with the B3100 supplied.

• Never open the enclosure in hazardous areas while connected to power supplying or consuming devices other than the internal battery supply.

• Open the B3100 only if all leads are free of potential.

• Never touch the electronic components (ESD sensitivity).

• Never expose the system to heavier conditions than allowed according to the enclosure

classification (see manufacture's plate and chapter 4.2.).

• If the operator detects errors or danger, or disagrees with the safety precautions taken, then inform the owner or principal responsible.

• The local labor and safety laws and regulations must be adhered to.

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A " personal injury, a safety hazard or damage of the

A " personal injury or incorrect functioning of the

B3100 : E000-P-HAA-OT-PB-XD-v1.0

ABOUT THE OPERATION MANUAL

This operation manual is divided into two main sections:

• The daily use of the B3100 is described in chapter 2 “Operational”. These instructions are meant for users.

• The following chapters and appendices are exclusively meant for electricians/technicians. These provide a detailed description of all software settings and hardware installation guidance.

This operation manual describes the standard B3100 as well as most of the options available. For additional information, please contact your supplier.

A hazardous situation may occur if the B3100 is not used for the purpose it was designed for or is used incorrectly. Please carefully note the information in this operating manual indicated by the pictograms:

warning !" indicates actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may lead to

B3100 or connected instruments.

caution !" indicates actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may lead to

B3100 or connected instruments

A "note !" indicates actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may indirectly affect operation or may lead to an instrument response which is not planned.

Hardware : E100-V13.02.xx Software : 03.03.xx Manual : DSY-UM-02251-EN-01 (February 2017)

Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. The manufacturer is not responsible for mistakes in this material or for incidental damage caused as a direct or indirect result of the delivery, performance or use of this material.

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CONTENTS MANUAL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................... 3

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE ...................................................................................................................... 3

SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ........................................................................................... 3

ABOUT THE OPERATION MANUAL ......................................................................................................................... 4

CONTENTS MANUAL ................................................................................................................................................ 5

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 System description of the B3100 ..............................................................................................7

2 OPERATIONAL ............................................................................................................................................ 9

2.1 General information ..................................................................................................................9

2.2 Control panel ............................................................................................................................9

2.3 Operator information and functions ....................................................................................... 10

2.4 Operator Alarms .................................................................................................................... 11

3 CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 12

3.2 Programming SETUP-level ................................................................................................... 12

3.2.1 General information ............................................................................................................... 12

3.2.2 Overview functions SETUP menu ......................................................................................... 14

3.2.1 Explanation of SETUP-menu – Automatic unit conversion ................................................... 16

3.2.2 Explanation of SETUP-menu 1 – Total ................................................................................. 16

3.2.3 Explanation of SETUP-menu 2 – Flowrate............................................................................ 17

3.2.4 Explanation of SETUP-menu 3 – Display.............................................................................. 18

3.2.5 Explanation of SETUP-menu 4 – Flowmeter......................................................................... 19

3.2.6 Explanation of SETUP-menu 5 – Linearize ........................................................................... 20

3.2.7 Explanation of SETUP-menu 6 – Analog output ................................................................... 21

3.2.8 Explanation of SETUP-menu 7 – Pulse ................................................................................ 22

3.2.9 Explanation of SETUP-menu 8 – Communication ................................................................ 22

3.2.10 Explanation of SETUP-menu 9 – Datalogging ...................................................................... 22

3.2.11 Explanation of SETUP-menu 10 – Others............................................................................. 23

4 INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 23

4.1 General directions ................................................................................................................. 23

4.2 Installation – surrounding conditions ..................................................................................... 23

4.3 Dimensions – Enclosure ........................................................................................................ 24

4.4 Installing the hardware .......................................................................................................... 25

4.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 25

4.4.2 Seal conduits – enclosure ..................................................................................................... 27

4.4.3 Special conditions for safe use .............................................................................................. 27

4.4.4 Flameproof joints ................................................................................................................... 27

4.4.5 Electrical Safety ..................................................................................................................... 28

4.4.6 Voltage selection sensor supply ............................................................................................ 29

4.5 Terminal connectors – Main Electronics Module .................................................................. 29

4.6 Terminal Connections............................................................................................................ 30

5 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................... 34

5.1 General directions ................................................................................................................. 34

5.2 instructions for repair ............................................................................................................. 34

5.3 Open and close the B3100 .................................................................................................... 35

5.3.1 Remove the cover ................................................................................................................. 35

5.3.2 Install the cover ..................................................................................................................... 35

5.4 Battery replacement – Supply module .................................................................................. 35

5.4.1 Remove the Main Electronics Module (MEM) ....................................................................... 35

5.4.2 Remove the battery from the Basic Supply Module (BSM) ................................................... 36

5.4.3 Install the battery in the Basic Supply Module (BSM) ........................................................... 36

5.4.4 Install the Main Electronics Module (MEM) ........................................................................... 36

5.4.5 Test and adjust the B3100 .................................................................................................... 36

5.4.6 Job close up .......................................................................................................................... 37

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6 LABEL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 37

6.1 General remarks regarding the labels shown ........................................................................ 37

6.2 External Labels ...................................................................................................................... 37

6.3 Internal Labels ....................................................................................................................... 37

APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................ 38

APPENDIX B. PROBLEM SOLVING ...................................................................................................................... 40

APPENDIX C. MODBUS COMMUNICATION ......................................................................................................... 41

APPENDIX D. DATALOGGING .............................................................................................................................. 45

INDEX OF THIS MANUAL ........................................................................................................................................ 53

LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................................................... 53

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION OF THE B3100 Functions and features

The flowrate / totalizer model B3100 is an explosion proof microprocessor driven instrument designed to linearize the flowmeter’s flow curve and to show the flowrate, the total and the accumulated total.

This product has been designed with a focus on:

• User-friendliness: operation through the glass without removing the cover.

• Good readings in full sunlight and darkness through a bright backlight.

• Mounting flexibility: multiple solutions for sensor mounting, including 1” NPT bottom entry as well as

suitable for wall or pipe mount applications.

• Ruggedness for harsh surrounding: not just designed to be explosion proof.

• Usability: wide operational temperature, high ingress protection rating and international certification.

• Installation friendly design: s pac ious cab li ng area, plug and pla y cable con nec ti on and easy removable

electronic module.

• Aluminum enclosure with high quality industrial two component coating.

• Stainless steel 316L enclosure available for offshore applications.

• Ability to process any type of sensor signal,

• Multiple power supply options to suit any application, including long-life battery supply.

• Configurable pulse and analog signal outputs and optional communication outputs.

Flowmeter input

This manual describes the B3100 with a pulse t ype input from the flowmeter “-P version”. Other versions are pending to process (0)4-20mA or 0-10V flowmeter signals.

One flowmeter with a passive or active pulse, NAMUR or coil signal output can be connected to the B3100. To power the sensor, several options are available.

Fig. 1: Application lay-out (typical)

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Standard outputs

• Configurable pulse output: a scaled pulse representing a certain linearized total quantity. Maximum frequency 500Hz. The pulse length can be set as desired.

• Configurable linear 4-20mA isolated analog output with 12-bits resolution representing the actual linearized flowrate. Flowrate levels as well as the minimum and maximum signal output can be tuned.

Configuration

The B3100 has been designed to be implemented in many types of applications. For that reason, a SETUPlevel is available to configure your B3100 according to your specific requirements.

It includes several important features, such as K-Factor, measurement units, signal selection etc. All setting are stored in EEPROM mem or y and will not be lost in the event of power failur e. A backup of the total and accumulated total in EEPROM memory is made every minute.

To extend the battery-life time, please use of the power-management functions as described in chapter 3.2.3.

Display information

The B3100 has a large LCD with all kinds of symbols and digits to display measurement units, status information, trend-indication and key-word messages.

Flowrate and totals can be displayed either with the 11 small 7mm (0.28”) digits or with the 7 large 12mm (0.47”) digits. Additionally, the B3100 has an analog speedometer to show the actual flowrate.

Backlight

A backlight is standard available. The intensity can be set as desired with SETUP 3.3. (externally powered only).

In battery powered applications it will be switched on during a limited period of time at a fixed intensity and will switch off automatically within 30 seconds after a key touch.

For loop powered applications only, the backlight will not come on because of limited power.

Options

The following options are available: full Modbus communication RS232 or USB (also battery powered), mechanical relay or active outputs, power- and sensor-supply options.

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• The B3100 may only be operated by personnel who are authorized and trained by the This key is used to program and save new values or settings.

This key is used to SELECT accumulated total.

Press this key twice to CLEAR the value for total.

2 OPERATIONAL

2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

This chapter describes the daily use of the B3100. This instruction is meant for users / operators.

operator of the facility. All instructions in this manual are to be observed

• Take careful notice of the “Safety rules, instructions and precautionary measures” in the

2.2 CONTROL PANEL

The optical keys are operated through the glass. The following keys are available:

Functions of the keys

front of this manual.

Fig. 2: Control panel, optical keys

It is also used to gain access to SETUP-level; please read chapter 3.

The arrow-key  is used to increase a value after PROG has been pressed or to configure the unit; please read chapter 3.

The arrow-key is used to select a digit after PROG has been pressed or to configure the B3100; please read chapter 3.

Use of optical keys

The optical keys are designed to operate stable and will not be activated when the glass surface is not clean. Keep the glass surface clean to avoid false key activations (false activations reduce battery lifetime). Also do not mount objects within 100mm in the front of the product (shiny surfaces could cause false activations). It is not necessary to touch the glass for activation. Activating by touching the clean glass surface normally also works fine, but in case of detection problems try not to touch the glass.

Enable optical keys

The optical keys are disabled after 30 seconds when enabled at SETUP 9.5. A key lock symbol will appear at the top of the display to indicate this.

To enable the optical keys, touch briefly after each other all three keys in the following order: PROG – SELECT – CLEAR. The display will hint this sequence. The key lock symbol will disappear when the sequence is successfully

executed.

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To disable the optical keys touch

Under the optical keys an on-off switch is Next to the three optical keys also three push

By default, the B3100 will act at Operator level.

ALARM

BATCH

HOLD

RUN

R4R3

Disable optical keys

simultaneously the PROG and CLEAR keys for 3 seconds (or wait for 30 seconds). The key lock symbol will appear as shown.

Fig. 3: Control panel, disable optical keys

Enable or disable optical keys with on-off switch

located to enable or disable the optical keys. Move this switch to the right to enable or to the left to disable the optical keys. The key lock symbol will appear in the display.

Fig. 4: Control panel, ON/OFF optical keys

For battery powered applications it is recommended to switch off the optical keys when possible to save on power consumption significantly.

Push button operation

buttons are available when the cover is removed. Make sure the key lock is active before removing the cover to prevent unwanted actions.

On the side of the collar of the display three black mechanical push buttons are pres ent in the same order as the optical key s, PROG/ENTER – SELECT – CLEAR. They operate in the same manner as the optical keys.

2.3 OPERATOR INFORMATION AND FUNCTIONS

Check the key lock and unlock before operation Unlock the optical keys as described before.

The information displayed is dependent upon the SETUP-settings. Si gna l s generat ed b y the connected flowmeter are measured by the B3100 in the background. The displa y values are however updated depending on the selected refresh rate. After pressing a key, the display will be refreshed 8 times per second, after 30 seconds it will return to the selected setting.

Fig. 5: Control panel, Push button operation

Fig. 6: display information during process

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The IB option (external keyboard) allows clear total also via an external pushbutton. This

During operation the battery voltage drops. When

For the Operator, the following functions are available:

• Display flowrate / total or flowrate This is the main display information of the B3100. After selectin g an y other information, it will always return to this main display automatically. Total is displayed on the upper-line of the display and flowrate on the bottom line. It is possible to display flowrate only with the large 12mm digits; in this instance press the SELECT-key to read the total. When “-------“ is shown, the flowrate value is too high to be displayed. The arrows  indicate the increase/decrease of the flowrate trend .

• Clear total The value for total can be re-initialized. To do so, press CLEAR twice. After press ing CLE AR onc e, the flashing text “PUSH CLEA R” is displayed. To avoid re-initialization at this stage, press another key than CLEAR or wait for 20 seconds. Re-initialization of total DOES NOT influence the accumulated total.

clear operates in parallel with the clear action via the control panel but does not require an extra confirmation. When the switch is closed, Total still counts but the ”Clear Total” function is disabled.

• Display accumulated total When the SELECT-key is pressed, total (upper line) and accumulated total (lower line) are displayed. The accumulated total cannot be reset. The value will count up to 99.999.999.999. The unit and number of decimals are displayed according to the configuration settings for total. After 20 seconds the default display mode is restored.

• Display speedometer flowrate The display shows along the edge a percent based impression of the actual flowrate. The speedometer consists of 20 segments which run from 0 to 100%. This function can be enabled or disabled with SETUP

3.4 – Bargraph. The range can be set with SETUP 3.5 – Ratespan.

2.4 OPERAT O R ALARMS

Low-battery alarm

the battery voltage becomes too low, the battery indicator comes on to show that the operation and indication become less reliable. When the battery indicator is on, install a fresh and new battery (as soon as possible) to keep a reliable operation and indication.

Fig. 7: Example of low-battery alarm

Only use original batteries. Original batteries can be ordered at the manufacturer. The use of unapproved batteries will void the warranty.

Alarm

When “alarm” is displayed, see Appendix B: Problem solving.

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• Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of the instrument may only be

3 CONFIGURATION

3.1 INTRODUCTION

This and the following chapters are exclusively meant for electricians and non-operators. In these, an extensive description of all software settings and hardware connections are provided.

carried out by trained personnel authorized by the operator of the facility. Personnel must read and understand this manual before carrying out its instructions.

• The B3100 may only be operated by personnel who are authorized and trained by the operator of the facility. All instructions in this manual are to be observed.

• Ensure that the measuring system is correctly wired up according to the wiring diagrams. The housing may only be opened by authorized personnel.

• Take careful notice of the “Safety rules, instructions and precautionary measures” in the front of this manual.

3.2 PROGRAMMING SETUP-LEVEL

Be aware that the optical keys may be locked and will not function. Unlock the optical keys as described before.

3.2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Configuration of the B3100 is done at SETUP level. SETUP level is reached by pressing the PROG/ENTER key for 7 seconds; at which time will be displayed. To return to the operator level, press PROG for three

seconds or do not press any key for 2 minutes, the unit will exit SETUP automatically. SETUP can be reached at all times while the B3100 remains fully operational. Be aware that in this case any

change to the settings may have an influence on the operation. The ‘setup’ indicator will be activated and the ‘run’ indicator will be deactivated.

A password may be required to enter SET U P. Without this password access to SETUP is denied.

To enter SETUP-level

Press the PROG/ENTER key for 7 seconds.

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Each function has a unique

Select the function group with the CLEAR/ key.

Select the function with the SELECT/ key.

Matrix structure SETUP-level

number, which is displayed below the word “SETUP” at the bottom of the display. The number is a combination of two figures. The first figure indicates the function-group and the second figure the subfunction. Additionally, each function is expressed with a keyword.

After selecting a sub-function, the next main function is selected by scrolling through all “active” sub-functions (e.g. 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1, 2, 3, 3.1 etc.).

Scroll back a function group is done by pressing PROG (e.g. 4  , 3  , 2  , 1  ) Scroll back a sub-function is done by pressing CLEAR (e.g. 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1)

SCROLLING THROUGH SETUP-LEVEL Selection of function-group and function

SETUP is divided into several function groups and functions.

To change or select a value

If the new value is invalid, the increase sign or decrease-sign will be displa yed while you are programming.

To select a setting, is used to select in one direction and  can be used to select in the other direction. When data is altered but ENTER is not pressed, then the alteration can still be cancelled by waiting for 20

seconds or by pressing ENTER for three seconds: the PROG-procedure will be left automatically and the former value reinstated.

• Momentarily, press the PROG/ENTER key. The program indicator start to flash.

• Select or enter a value with the SELECT/ key and/or the CLEAR/ key.

• Press the PROG/ENTER key to confirm the value/selection.

• To change a value, use  to select the digits and  to increase that value.

Alterations will only be set after ENTER has been pressed!

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TOTAL

1.1

UNIT

L – m3 – US gal – I gal – cf – oil bbl – kg – ton – US ton – lb – (none)

1.2

DECIMALS

0, 0.1, 0.02, 0.003

1.3

K-FACTOR

AUTO, 0000010 – 9999999

1.4

K-FACTOR DECIMALS

AUTO, 0 – 6

1.5

FACTOR-X

x1 – x10 – x100 – x1000

FLOWRATE

2.1

UNIT

mL – L – m3 – mg – g – kg – ton – US ton – US gal – I gal – Oil bbl – lb – cf – rev – none – scf - nm3 – nL – p

2.2

TIME

/sec - /min - /hour - /day

2.3

DECIMALS

0, 0.1, 0.02, 0.003

2.4

K-FACTOR

AUTO, 0000010 – 9999999

2.5

K-FACTOR DECIMALS

AUTO, 0 – 6

2.6

CALCULATION

per 1 – 255 pulses

2.7

CUT-OFF

0.1 – 999.9 seconds

DISPLAY

3.1

FUNCTION

total – flowrate

3.2

LCD NEW

fast – 1 sec – 3 sec – 15 sec – 30 sec – off

3.3

BACKLIGHT

backlight brightness

3.4

BARGRAPH

enable / disable

3.5

RATESPAN

0000000 – 9999999

FLOWMETER

4.1

SIGNAL

NPN – NPN_LP – REED – REED_LP – PNP – PNP_LP – NAMUR – Coil_Hi – Coil_Lo – Act_8.2 (8.2V DC) – Act_24 (24V DC)

4.2

UNITS

hand, auto-vol, auto-mas

4.3

UNIT

Auto-vol: L – m3 – US GAL – IGAL – cf – oil bbl Auto mas: - kg – ton – US ton – lb

4.4

K-FACTOR

0.000010 – 9,999,999

4.5

K-FACTOR DECIMALS

0 – 6

To return to OPERATOR-level

Press the PROG/ENTER key for 3 seconds.

In order to return to the operator level, PROG will have to be pressed for three seconds. Also, when no keys are pressed for 2 minutes, SETUP will be left automatically

3.2.2 OVERVIEW FUNCTIONS SETUP MENU

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LINEARIZE

5.1

FREQ. / M-FACTOR 1

0000.1 – 9999.9 Hz / 0.000001 – 9.999999

5.2

FREQ. / M-FACTOR 2

0000.1 – 9999.9 Hz / 0.000001 – 9.999999

5.3

FREQ. / M-FACTOR n

0000.1 – 9999.9 Hz / 0.000001 – 9.999999

↕

5.F

FREQ. / M-FACTOR 15

0000.1 – 9999.9 Hz / 0.000001 – 9.999999

5.G

LINEARIZATION

enable / disable

5.H

DECIMALS FREQUENCY

0, 0.1, 0.02, 0.003

ANALOG

6.1

OUTPUT

enable / disable

6.2

RATE-MIN (4mA)

0000000 – 9999999

6.3

RATE-MAX (20mA)

0000000 – 9999999

6.4

CUT-OFF

0.0 – 9.9%

6.5

TUNE-MIN (4mA)

0000 – 9999

6.6

TUNE-MAX (20mA)

0000 – 9999

6.7

FILTER

1 – 99

PULSE

7.1

WIDTH

0.000 – 9.999

7.2

DECIMALS

0, 0.1, 0.02, 0.003

7.3

AMOUNT

0000000 – 9999999

COM-MODB

8.1

SPEED

1200 – 2400 – 4800 – 9600 – 9600HP – 19200HP – 38400HP

8.2

ADDRESS

001 – 247

8.3

MODE

Off – bus asc – bus rtu

8.4

DATABITS

8 bits, 7 bits

8.5

PARITY

None, even, odd

DATALOG

9.1

LOG INT

Off; 5 min; 10 min; 15 min; 30 min; 1 hr; 2 hr, 4 hr; 6 hr; 8 hr.

9.2

DAILY LOG

Off; single, dual

9.3

DAILY 1

00:00

9.4

DAILY 2

00:00

9.5

TIME HMS

00:00:00

9.6

DATE YMD

00.00.00

10.

OTHERS

10.1

MODEL

B3100

10.2

SOFTWARE VERSION

xx.xx.xx

10.3

SERIAL NO

xxxxxxx

10.4

PASSWORD

0000 – 9999

10.5

KEY LOCK

enable / disable

10.6

TAG NO

0000000 – 9999999

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TOTAL

1.1

UNIT

First set the flowmeter unit at SETUP 4.2. It has a direct influence on

Setup 1.1. determines the measurement unit for (accumulated) total

1.2

DECIMALS

The decimal point determines for Total and accumulated Total the

The next menu items are only available when the automatic unit

1.3

K-FACTOR

With the Total K-Factor, the flowmeter pulse signals are converted to

1.4

K-FACTOR DECIMALS

This setting determines the number of decimals for the Total K-Factor

This setting influences the accuracy of the total K-Factor indirectly

1.5

FACTOR-X

This setting determines the multiplication factor of the Total. This

3.2.1 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU – AUTOMATIC UNIT CONVERSION

For a detailed description and instruction, refer to the B3100 tutorial - Automatic unit conversion. The automatic unit conversion is a feature that helps you to avoid the different K-Factor calculations for the (accumulated) total and the flowrate. With the automatic unit conversion, you only need the test/calibration certificate that came with your flowmeter. On this certificate you will find the (average) K-Factor and the related measurement unit. To use the automatic unit conversion, you only need to enter the (average) K-Factor and the related measurement unit from the flowmeter certificate.

You need to preset the type of measurement unit: volume, mass or hand. Hand is selected for measurement units which are not supported by the automatic unit conversion.

3.2.2 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 1 – TOTAL

this Total unit setting. Change of the type of flowmeter unit (SETUP 4.3) will cause this Total unit to jump to the default setting of the new flowmeter unit type.

and pulse output. The measurement units which are available, are controlled from the UNITS which are selected in the flowmeter menu.

AUTO-VOL: L – m3 – US gal – I gal – cf – Oil bbl; AUTO-MAS: kg – ton – US ton – lb; Hand: l – m3 – US gal – I gal – cf – Oil bbl – kg – ton – US

ton – lb - ---- (no unit).

number of digits following the decimal point. The following can be selected: 0, 0.1, 0.02, 0.003

conversion in SETUP 4.2, Flowmeter-units, is set to Hand.

a total unit. The Total K-Factor is based on the number of pulses generated by the flowmeter per selected measurement unit (SETUP 1.1).. The more accurate the Total K-Factor, the more accurate the functioning of the system will be.

entered (SETUP 1.3). The following can be selected: 0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6

(i.e. the position of the decimal point and thus the value given). This setting has NO influence on the displayed number of digits for

total (SETUP 1.2)!

makes it possible to show up to 3 digits more of the Total/accumulated Total. The amount shown is a rounded number. The following can be selected: x1 – x10 – x100 – x1000

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FLOWRATE

2.1

UNIT

First set the flowmeter unit at SETUP 4.2. It has a direct influence on

SETUP 2.1 determines the measurement unit for flowrate. The

Units which cannot be converted are only accessible with selection

2.2

TIME

The flowrate can be calculated per /sec - /min - /hour - /day.

Changes to SETUP 2.2 Time unit has an effect on the analog output

2.3

DECIMALS

This setting determines for flowrate the number of decimals.

Changes to SETUP 2.3 Decimals will also change the decimal setting

The next menu items are only available when the autom atic unit

K-FACTOR

With the Flowrate K-factor, the flowmeter pulse signals are converted

Alteration of the K-Factor will have consequences for Operator and

K-FACTOR DECIMALS

This setting determines the number of decimals for the K-factor

• This setting influences the accuracy of the K-factor indirectly (i.e.

2.6

CALCULATION

The flowrate is calculated by measuring the time between a number

This setting does influence the update time for the analog output The lower the number of pulses, the higher the power consumption of

3.2.3 EXPLANATION OF SETUP-MENU 2 – FLOWRATE

These settings also influence the analog output.

this Flowrate unit setting. Change of the type of flowmeter unit (volumetric or mass) will cause the setting of the Flowrate unit (SETUP 4.3) to automatically change to the default unit of that type.

flowrate unit that can be chosen depends on the type of flowmeter unit (volumetric or mass) set at SETUP 4.2.

The following can be selected: Volumetric: mL – L – m3 – US GAL – I GAL – Oil bbl – cf – scf – NM3

– NL. Mass: mg – g – kg – ton – US ton – lb. Hand: L – m3 – mg – g – kg -

Hand (SETUP 4.2). In this case the Flowrate K-factor and its dec imals need to be set at SETUP 2.6 and SETUP 2.7.

settings of SETUP 6.2 Rate Min and SETUP 6.3 Rate Max and SETUP 3.5 Ratespan. Don’t forget to update these settings after a change!

The following can be selected: 0, 0.1, 0.02, 0.003

of SETUP 6.2 Rate Min and SETUP 63 Rate Max and SETUP 3.5 Ratespan. Therefore it is best practice to first determine the required decimals for the flowrate!

conversion in SETUP 4.2, Flowmeter-units, is set to Hand.

to a flowrate unit. The Flowrate K-factor is based on the number of pulses generated by the flowmeter per selected measurement unit (SETUP 2.1). The more accurate the K-factor, the more accurate the functioning of the system will be.

SETUP-level values!

entered. The following can be selected: 0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6

the position of the decimal point and thus the value given).

• This setting has NO influence on the displayed number of digits for

total (SETUP 2.3)!

of pulses, for example 10 pulses. The more pulses the more accurate the flowrate will be. The maximum value is 255 pulses.

directly (maximum update 10 times a second). If the output response is too slow, decrease the number of pulses.

the unit will be (important for battery powered applications).

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