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Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction 1
1.1 Scope and Organization ...................................................................................................................... 1
3.3 Saving the Configuration ................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 4 – Reference 25
4.1 Point Type 27: Pure Gas Parameters ................................................................................................ 26
4.2 Point Type 28: Split Accumulator Parameters ................................................................................... 28
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
This chapter describes the structure of this manual and presents an
overview of the Pure Gas Properties Calculation for the FloBoss™ 107.
1.1 Scope and Organization
This document serves as the user manual for the Pure Gas Properties
Calculation user program, which is intended for use in FloBoss™ 107
(FB107). This manual describes how to download and configure the Pure
Gas Properties Calculation user program (referred to as the “Pure Gas
program” or “the program” throughout the rest of this manual). You
access and configure the programs using ROCLINK 800 Configuration
Software (version 1.87 or greater) loaded on a personal computer (PC)
running Windows® 2000 (with Service Pack 2), Windows XP (with
Service Pack 3), Windows Vista™ (32-bit), or Windows 7 (32-bit).
The sections in this manual provide information in a sequence appropriate
for first-time users. Once you become familiar with the procedures and the
software running in a FB107, the manual becomes a reference tool.
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The Pure Gas program enables an FB107 to calculate density,
compressibility, and viscosity for a range of pure gases. A gas is
considered pure if 100% of its composition is a single element. The
program may be used for nearly pure gases where a single component
accounts for 95% or more of the composition, but must be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis by comparing the density calculated by the program
against the density calculated by the NIST REFPROP application using
the actual composition over the operating temperature and pressure range
to determine if the error is within an acceptable tolerance for the
application.
D301249X012)
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With the program installed, the FB107 reads flow inputs (differential
pressure, static pressure, and temperature) and calculates flowing gas
properties once every minute. In addition, the program performs split
accumulations for up to five separate categories once every second. You
configure the program and view the results using two program-specific
screens (Pure Gas Properties and Split Accumulator).
1.2.1 Pure Gas Properties Calculations
The program calculates pure gas density and compressibility at flowing
and base conditions according to NIST 23. Heating value and viscosity are
also calculated at flowing conditions according to NIST 23. While the
program does not calculate the specific heat ratio, the defaults provided for
each gas are calculated from NIST 23 Cp/Cv at 15°C and 101.325 kPa.
The program includes a Split Accumulator that allows you to configure up
to five accumulation categories for use with the Pure Gas program. These
user-configured accumulator categories allow differential billing to be
performed on a flow or volume proportional basis.
1.3 Program Requirements
The Pure Gas Properties Calculation version 1.00 is compatible with
FB107 firmware version 1.32 and with version 1.87 (or greater) of
ROCLINK 800 software. Each program requires you to install a software
based license key to enable the calculations.
The downloadable program is:
PureGas_3.bin
Note: You must connect a PC to the FB107’s LOI port before starting the
download.
File Name
Program
Number
3 27, 28 27, 28
User-Defined
Points
Display
Number
For information on viewing the memory allocation of user programs, refer
to ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software User Manual(for FloBoss 107)
(part D301249X012).
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1.3.1 License Keys
Some applications require that you install a license in the CPU to run the
application. This license software is specific to these applications and is
the property of the individual vendor (shown in the Vendor Name field on
the License Key Administrator screens).
RAS (and other authorized vendors) distributes software licenses on
security-enhanced universal serial bus (USB) drives.
You must install the following license keys to use the Pure Gas program:
Pure Gas License Key (FS1LK-9)
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Chapter 2 – Installation
This section provides instructions for installing the Pure Gas program into
FB107 memory. Read Section 1.3 of this manual for program
requirements.
Note: The program and license key can be installed in any order. The
manual shows the installation of the license key first.
2.1 Installing the License Key
A license key is required to use the Pure Gas program. To install a USB
key-based license on the FB107:
1. Insert the USB license key in a USB port on your PC.
2. Select Utilities > License Key Administrator > Transfer Between
Device and Key from the ROCLINK 800 menu bar. The Transfer
Licenses Between a Device and a Key screen displays.
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Figure 1. Transfer Licenses Between a Device and a Key
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Note: This screen has three sections. The upper portion (Licenses on
Device) shows any software licenses installed on the FB107.
The middle portion (Licenses on Key) shows software licenses
on the license key. The lower portion of the screen (License
Key Event Log) provides a rolling log of the last eight events
related to this license key.
3. Select the key-based licenses you want to transfer to the FB107
(PureGas, as shown in Figure 1).
4. Click Move to Device. ROCLINK moves one instance of the license
from the key to the FB107 and updates the screen.
Figure 2. License Installed
Note: An FB107 can hold up to six different licenses, although you
can install only one instance of each license on the FB107.
When you click Move to Device, ROCLINK 800 moves only
one instance of the license onto the FB107 and automatically
decreases the license quantity on the USB key by one.
5. Verify the license name displays in the Licenses on Device section of
the screen. Proceed to Section 2.2 to download the user program.
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2.2 Downloading the Pure Gas Program
This section provides instructions for installing the Pure Gas program into
the Flash memory on the FB107.
Note: Connect a PC to the FloBoss’s LOI port before starting the
download.
To download the user program:
1. Start and logon to ROCLINK 800.
2. Select ROC > Direct Connect to connect to the FloBoss unit.
3. Select Utilities > User Program Administrator from the ROCLINK
menu bar. The User Program Administrator screen displays (see
Figure 3):
Figure 3. User Program Administrator
4. Click Browse in the Download User Program File frame. The Select
User Program File screen displays (see Figure 4).
5. Select the path and user program file to download from the CD-ROM.
(Program files are typically located in the Program Files folder on the
CD-ROM). As Figure 4 shows, the screen lists all valid user program
files with the .BIN extension:
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Figure 4. Select User Program File
6. Click Open to select the program file. The User Program
Administrator screen displays. As shown in Figure 5, note that the
Download User Program File frame identifies the selected program
and that the Download & Start button is active:
Figure 5. User Program Administrator
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7. Click Download & Start to begin loading the selected programs. The
following message displays:
Figure 6. Confirm Download
Note: For the FB107, the factory has assigned program positions based
on memory allocations. For this reason, the Pure Gas program
automatically installs as program 3.
8. Click Yes to begin the download. During the download, the program
performs a warm start, creates an event in the event log, and—when
the download completes—displays the following message:
Figure 7. ROCLINK 800 Download Confirmation
9. Click OK. The User Program Administrator screen displays (see
Figure 8). Note that:
The User Programs Installed in Device frame identifies the loaded
program.
The Status field indicates that the program is running.
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Figure 8. User Program Administrator
10. Click Close and proceed to Section 3 to configure the program.
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Chapter 3 – Configuration
After you have loaded the Pure Gas program, you configure it using
ROCLINK 800 software. To do this, you use two program-specific
screens (Pure Gas Properties and Split Accumulator):
Use the Pure Gas Properties screen to enable the calculations and
specify the pure gas type.
Use the Split Accumulator screen to configure up to five accumulation
categories for use with the Pure Gas program.
Figure 9. ROCLINK 800 screen
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Field
Description
3.1 Pure Gas Properties Screen
Use this screen and its tabs to enable the Pure Gas program calculations,
define the pure gas type, and define properties of the selected pure gas.
To access this screen:
1. From the Directory Tree, select User Program > Pure Gas.
2. Double-click Display #27, Pure Gas Properties. The Pure Gas
Properties screen displays, showing the General tab:
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Figure 10. GOST Properties screen
3. Review the values in the following fields:
Point Number
Tag This read-only field shows the meter tag for the
Description This read-only field shows the meter description
Indicates the specific meter run you want to
define. Click to display additional runs for this
device.
selected meter. The meter tag is defined in
Meter>Setup.
for the selected meter. The meter description is
defined in Meter>Setup.
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Field
Description
Active Flow
Calculation
Active
Properties
Calculation
Differential
Pressure
Static Pressure This read-only field shows the flowing static
Temperature This read-only field shows the current flowing
This read-only field indicates the specific flow
calculation in use.
This read-only field indicates the specific
properties calculation in use.
Note: This field shows “Pure Gas” when the
Pure Gas program is enabled.
This read-only field shows the flowing differential
pressure. Units are InH2O or kPa.
pressure. Units are PSIG, PSIA, kPa(a), or
kPa(g).
temperature. Units are Deg F or Deg C.
Note: The Pure Gas Properties screen—like other screens in this
program—has a tab format. Sections 3.1.1 through 3.1.2 discuss
the requirements for each tab on the Pure Gas Properties screen.
4. Click Apply to save any changes you have made to this screen.
5. Proceed to Section 3.1.1 to configure the General tab.
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3.1.1 Pure Gas Properties – General tab
Use this tab (which displays when you access the Pure Gas Properties
screen) to enable the Pure Gas program calculations and define the pure
gas type.
Figure 11. Pure Gas Properties, General tab
Note: An error message (License Key Not Found) displays if the
program license key is not properly installed. For more
information, refer to Section 2.1, Installing the License Key.
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Field
Description
1. Review the values in the following fields:
Pure Gas
Properties
Pure Gas
Selection
Sets the run status for Pure Gas program
calculations. Valid selection are Enabled and
Disabled.
If Enabled, the program calculates fluid
properties based on the calculation specified
in the NIST 23 standard for the selected meter
run.
If Disabled, fluid properties are calculated by
the AGA8 algorithm embedded in FB107
firmware or by a separate properties user
program.
Specifies the type of pure gas flowing through
the selected meter. Valid values are Oxygen,
Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Argon, Hydrogen,
and Helium.
2. Click Apply to save any changes you have made to this screen.
3. Proceed to Section 3.1.2 to define fluid properties.
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Field
Description
3.1.2 Pure Gas Properties – Fluid Properties tab
Use this tab to define the fluid properties and view the results of the
calculation.
To access this screen:
1. Select the Fluid Properties tab on the Pure Gas Properties screen.
Figure 12. Pure Gas Properties, Fluid Properties tab
Note: You must Enable the Pure Gas Properties field on the General tab
in order to specify and view the parameters on the Fluid Properties
tab.
2. Review the values in the following fields:
Viscosity
Calculate
Enter
Use Default
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Sets how the system determines the viscosity of the
gas at flowing conditions. Valid values are:
The program calculates the viscosity
based on the selected gas.
Sets a user-defined viscosity.
Viscosity is calculated from NIST 23
Cp/Cv at 15°C and 101.325 kPa.
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Field
Description
Specific Heat
Ratio
Flowing Density This read-only field shows the gas density at flowing
Base Density This read-only field shows the gas density at base
Flowing
Compresibility
(Zf)
Base
Compressibility
(Zb)
Standard
Compressibility
Heating Value This read-only field shows the heating value of the
Sets how the system determines the specific heat
ratio of the gas. Valid values Enter (sets a userdefined specific heat ratio), or Use Default
(calculated from NIST 23 Cp/Cv at 15°C and 101.325
kPa).
conditions calculated according to NIST 23.
conditions calculated according to NIST 23 with base
temperature and pressure defined on the Meter
Setup screen.
This read-only field shows the gas compressibility at
the flowing temperature and flowing pressure
calculated from the flowing density.
This read-only field shows the gas compressibility at
the base temperature and base pressure (as defined
on the Meter Setup screen) calculated from the base
density according to NIST 23.
This read-only field shows the gas compressibility at
standard conditions of 15°C and 101.325 kPa.
selected gas.
Note: Hydrogen is the only supported gas with a
heating value other than 0.
3. Click Apply to save any changes you have made to this screen.
4. Click Close and proceed to Section 3.2 to configure the Split
Accumulator screen.
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Field
Description
3.2 Split Accumulator Screen
Use this screen to configure up to five accumulation categories for use
with the Pure Gas program. These user-configured accumulator categories
allow you to perform differential billing on a flow or volume proportional
basis.
To access this screen:
1. From the Directory Tree, select User Program > Pure Gas.
2. Double-click Display #28, Split Accumulator. The Split Acumulator
screen displays:
Figure 13. Split Accumulator screen
Note: If you manually edit the fields (such as Current Volume and EOM
Volume field values) in this display, the program uses the newly
entered values in calculations.
3. Review the values in the following fields:
Point Number
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Selects the specific meter run you want to define.
Click to display all meters in the device.
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Field
Description
Category 1 High Limit I/O
Definition
Limit Value
Flow Minutes
Sets the source of the category
limit value. Click to display the
Select TLP screen and specify
the TLP selection.
Note: If you select Undefined
(0, 0, 0) for the I/O
definition, you can
manually enter a value in
the Limit Value field.
Otherwise, the program
displays the value for the
currently selected input.
Sets, in flowing units per hour, the
category limit value. The default
Category 1 Low Limit is 0.
Note: This value is retrieved
from the TLP you select
in the High Limit I/O
Definition or manually
entered.
This field shows the number of
minutes that the instantaneous
flow rate was in this category. The
Flow Minute value rolls over at
1,000,000 (not editable). The
Flow Minute value for the scan
period is assigned to the highest
category reached by the flow
during the scan period.
Category 2
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Current Volume
Rollover
Counter
EOM Volume
EOM Rollover
Counter
The field definitions for Category 2 are the same as
Category 1.
Note: The Category 2 low limit is the same as the
Category 1 high limit.
This field shows, in flowing units,
the accumulated volume at
contract pressure and
temperature for this category. The
volume value rolls over at the
specified Rollover Limit.
This field shows the number of
times a rollover has occurred in
the Current Volume field for this
category.
This field shows the value, in
flowing minutes, of the Current
Volume for this category at the
end of the previous month.
This field shows the value of the
Rollover Counter for this category
at the end of the previous month.
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Field
Description
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Rollover Limit
Totals Flow Minutes
The field definitions for Category 3 are the same as
Category 1.
Note: The Category 3 low limit is the same as the
Category 2 high limit.
The field definitions for Category 4 are the same as
Category 1.
Note: The Category 4 low limit is the same as the
Category 3 high limit.
The field definitions for Category 5 are the same as
Category 1.
Notes:
The Category 5 low limit is the same as the
Category 4 high limit.
The High Limit I/O Definition field is not available
because there is no accumulator upper limit for
Category 5.
The Limit Value field is not available because there
is no accumulator upper limit for Category 5.
Sets the value at which the Current Volume for a
category resets. The default is 1000000.
This field shows the total of the
Flow Minutes fields for Category 1
through 5.
Input Rate
Units
Current Volume
Rollover
Counter
EOM Volume
EOM Rollover
Counter
Sets the source of the instantaneous hourly flow rate.
Click to display the Select TLP screen and specify
the TLP selection.
Note: If you select Undefined (0, 0, 0) for the I/O
definition, you can manually enter a value in
the Value field. Otherwise, the program
displays the value for the currently selected
input.
Sets the units of the Corrected Hourly Flow Rate. The
default is CF. The units can be converted from the
default value by entering the proper value in the
Multiplier field.
This field shows the total of the
Current Volumes fields for
Category 1 through 5.
This field shows the total of the
Rollover Counter fields for
Category 1 through 5.
This field shows the total of EOM
Volume fields for Category 1
through 5.
This field shows the total of EOM
Rollover Counter fields for
Category 1 through 5.
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Field
Description
k
Multiplier
Corrected
Hourly Flow
Rate
Sets the source of the instantaneous flow multiplier
value. This value is multiplied times the instantaneous
flow Input Rate value and is used to change the
engineering units of the accumulated volumes. Clic
to display the Select TLP screen and specify the TLP
selection.
Note: If you select Undefined (0, 0, 0) for the I/O
definition, you can manually enter a value in
the Value field. Otherwise, the program
displays the value for the currently selected
input.
This field shows the result of the Input Rate value
multiplied times the Multiplier value. This Corrected
Hourly Flow Rate is used to calculate the Current
Volume total.
4. Click Apply to save any changes you have made to this screen.
5. Proceed to Section 3.3 to save your configuration.
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3.3 Saving the Configuration
Whenever you modify or change the configuration, save the final
configuration to memory. To save the configuration:
1. Select ROC > Flags on the ROCLINK 800 menu bar. The Flags
screen displays:
Figure 14. Flags
2. Click Save Configuration. A verification message displays:
Figure 15. Save Verification
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3. Click Yes. When the save process completes, a confirmation message
displays:
Figure 16. Confirmation
Note: Depending on the size and complexity of the user program, this
process may take several minutes. When the process ends, the
Status field on the Flags screen displays Completed.
4. Click Update on the Flags screen. This completes the process of
saving your new configuration.
Note: For archive purposes, you should also save this configuration to
your PC’s hard drive or a removable media (such as a diskette or a
flash drive) using the File > Save Configuration option on the
ROCLINK 800 menu bar.
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Chapter 4 – Reference
This section provides tables of information on the user-defined point types
the Pure Gas Properties Calculation uses.
Point Type 27 (Pure Gas Parameters)
Point Type 28 (Split Accum Params)
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4.1 Point Type 27: Pure Gas Parameters
Point type 27 contains the parameters for configuring the Pure Gas program and viewing calculated property values. Each logical corresponds to
a meter run logical. The program maintains up to four logicals of this point.
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