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QuadraTherm® 640i & 780i
Foundation Fieldbus
Instruction Manual
Foundation Fieldbus Interface Specification for Models: 640i and 780i
Thermal Mass Flow Meters
Part Number: IM640i/780i-FF, Rev. V1
January 2014
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Warnings and Cautions
Warning!
nameplate for specific flow meter approvals before any hazardous location installation.
Agency approval for hazardous location installations varies between flow meter models. Consult the flow meter
Warning!
manufacturer of the hot tap equipment and/or the contractor performing the hot tap is responsible for providing proof of such a
permit.
Warning!
Warning!
to a power source and to peripheral devices. Failure to do so could result in injury or death. All AC power connections must be in
accordance with published CE directives.
Warning!
sensors and/or damage to the electronics.
Warning!
Warning!
Caution!
control system. Adjustments to the electronics will cause direct changes to flow control settings.
Caution!
as the main pipeline.
Hot tapping must be performed by a trained professional. U.S. regulations often require a hot tap permit. The
All wiring procedures must be performed with the power off.
To avoid potential electric shock, follow National Electric Code safety practices or your local code when wiring this unit
Do not power the flow meter with the sensor remote (if applicable) wires disconnected. This could cause over-heating of the
Before attempting any flow meter repair, verify that the line is de -pressurized.
Always remove main power before disassembling any part of the mass flow meter.
Before making adjustments to the device, verify the flow meter is not actively monitoring or reporting to any master
All flow meter connections, isolation valves and fittings for hot tapping must have the same or higher pressure rating
Caution!
You cannot add or subtract wire length without returning the meter to the factory for re-calibration.
Caution!
before installing the meter.
Caution!
Caution!
precautions to minimize the risk of damage:
Changing the length of cables or interchanging sensors or senso r wiring will affect the accuracy of the flow meter.
When using toxic or corrosive gases, purge the line with inert gas for a minimum of four hours at full gas flow
The AC wire insulation temperature rating must meet or exceed 80°C (176°F).
Printed circuit boards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. To avoid damaging the board, follow these
before handling the assembly, discharge your body by touching a grounded, metal object
handle all cards by their edges unless otherwise required
when possible, use grounded electrostatic discharge wrist straps when handling sensitive components
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Note and Safety Information
We use caution and warning statements throughout this book to draw your
attention to important information.
Warning!
Caution!
This statement appears with information that
is important to protect people and equipment
from damage. Pay very close attention to all
warnings that apply to your application.
This statement appears with information that is
important for protecting your equipment and
performance. Read and follow all cautions that
apply to your application.
Receipt of System Components
When receiving a Sierra mass flow meter, carefully check the outside
packing
carton
for damage incurred in shipment. If the carton is damaged, notify the local carrier
and submit a report to the factory or distributor. Remove the packing slip and
check that all ordered components are present. Make sure any spare parts or
accessories are not discarded with the packing material. Do not return any
equipment to the factory without first contacting Sierra Customer Service
.
Technical Assistance
If you encounter a problem with your flow meter, review the configuration
information for each step of the installation, operation, and setup procedures.
Verify that your settings and adjustments are consistent with factory
recommendations. Installation and troubleshooting information can be found in
the QuadraTherm®640i/780i product manual.
If the problem persists after following the troubleshooting procedures outlined in the
QuadraTherm640i/780i product manual, contact Sierra Instruments by fax or by
E-mail (see inside front cover). For urgent phone support you may call (800) 8660200 or (831) 373-0200 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST. In Europe, contact
Sierra Instruments Europe at +31 20 6145810. In the Asia-Pacific region, contact
Sierra Instruments Asia at +
86-21-58798521.
When contacting Technical Support,
make sure to include this information:
The flow range, serial number, and Sierra order number (all
marked on the meter nameplate)
The software version (visible at start up)
The problem you are encountering and any corrective action taken
Application information (gas, pressure, temperature and piping
configuration)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1: Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 – Connecting the 640i/780i Series to Your FF-BUS Network ............................................. 7
Chapter 3 - Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 4 – Foundation Fieldbus Interface Configurations ................................................................ 9
AI/AO Blocks: ....................................................................................................................................... 9
MODBUS_REGS_ (1 through 4): ......................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 5 – Configuring the FF-BUS Using NI-FBUS Configurator ................................................. 10
Getting Started Configuring FF-Bus Using NI-FBUS Configurator ..................................................... 11
Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 12
MODBUS_COM_SETUP.................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 6 – Available Modbus Registers ............................................................................................ 16
Chapter 7 – Modbus Register Explained ............................................................................................ 19
Chapter 8 – Communication Diagnostic LEDS .................................................................................. 29
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Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual will explain how to add a Sierra flow meter equipped with Foundation Fieldbus
to your network. The Foundation Fieldbus interface allows access to all relevant data
available in the flow meter.
This manual is intended to document the configuration of the Sierra Instruments’
QuadraTherm 640i and 780i thermal flow meters with the Foundation Fieldbus
Communication Interface to your network. It assumes the reader already has a working
knowledge of Foundation Fieldbus. For specific operations of the Sierra Instruments’ 640i
and 780i thermal flow meters, consult the QuadraTherm® 640i/780i Series instruction manual.
For detailed information about Foundation Fieldbus go to: http://www.fieldbus.org/
The Sierra Instruments’ 640i/780i Series mass flow meters can be ordered with the optional
Foundation Fieldbus (FF-BUS) Communication interface for use on a Foundation Fieldbus
H1 network. This Interface complies with the new ITK version 6.
FF-BUS differs from other digital communication protocols, it is designed for process control
rather than just transfer of data between a device and a central controller. It supports peer-topeer communication and allows for functional blocks to operate independently between
themselves without main controller intervention.
Foundation Fieldbus H1 networks are connected using a shielded twisted wire pairs. For
more information about FF-BUS H1 wiring see:
http://www.fieldbus.org/images/stories/enduserresources/technicalreferences/documents/wirin
ginstallationguide.pdf
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Chapter 2 – Connecting the QuadraTherm 640i/780i
to Your FF-BUS Network
The QuadraTherm 640i/780i meters use 24VDC (+/-10%) at 1 Amp. Due to the current
needed, the meter cannot be powered from the H1 network. The separate 24VDC (+/-10%)
power is connected to terminals 1 and 2.
The Foundation Fieldbus H1 network connections are labeled as FF-1 and FF-2. This is on the
2 position terminal block on the upper right shown below in Figure 1. These are not polarity
dependent. If you are using multiple shield grounds, use the grounding screw.
FF-1
Terminal pin 1: DC Power +
Terminal pin 2: DC Power -
For FF-BUS
Operation, the RS-
232 Harness Must
Be Connected
Figure 1: Basic Meter Connections
Grounding Screw
FF-2
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Chapter 3 - Definitions
DD: Device Description files are necessary to configure your FF-BUS host software. The
DD files explain the specific configuration and features to your host network so it understands
how to use the device.
Resource Block (RS): This function block contains basic information about the FF-BUS
interface.
Transducer Block (TB): This block makes the connection to the meter and presents the
process variables to the lower blocks. Most of the configuration setup is done in this block.
AI (Analog Input) Block: Although this is actually digital process data coming from the
instrument (output), it is still referred to as an AI Block. This FF-BUS interface has four
analog input blocks: AI1, AI2, AI3, and AI4.
AO (Analog Output) Block: Although this is a digital command being sent to the instrument
(input), it is still referred to as an AO Block. The 640i/780i FF-BUS interface has one, labeled
AO.
Modbus: Modbus is another digital communication protocol and is only relevant here
because the Sierra FF-BUS interface uses Modbus as an intermediary between the meter and
the FF-BUS interface. For special configuration, the user will only need a rudimentary
knowledge of Modbus.
MODBUS_REG_SETUP_1 to 4: This is where AI1,2,3,4 and AO are configured as
PV1,2,3,4, and Final Value. These are 32-bit registers the can configured multiple data types
in various Byte order.
MODBUS_REGS_1 to 4: There are four groups of ten Modbus R/W registers that can be
used for static variables such as serial number, calibration date, total reset, and meter full
scale. These only have limited use, and may not be able to be seen with all FF-BUS devices.
32-bit float: Also known as Real or IEEE-754 single precision. The 32-bit float is a common
data encoding scheme that provides 1 bit for the sign, 8 bits for an exponent, and 23 bits of
significant numbers. In Modbus the Byte order is normally 1-0,3-2, however FF-BUS
interface allows it to be changed if needed.
16-bit short integer: This is a 16-bit number ranging from 0-65,535 (216). The Byte order is
0,1.
32-bit long integer: This combines two 16-bit Modbus registers to make a number as high as
4,294,967,296 (232). The Byte order is 1-0,3-2. The FF-BUS will see this as one 32-bit
integer.
String (Character): A 16-bit Modbus register would contain 2 ASCII characters (8 bits each)
in 0-1 Byte order. So ox 41 42 would equal “A B”.
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Chapter 4 – Foundation Fieldbus Interface
Configurations
The 640i/780i FF-BUS interfaces uses a Modbus to FF-BUS translator board inside the flow
meter. This allows the user to configure variables accessible to our Modbus interface. For the
most part, the Modbus to FF-BUS translation is invisible to the end user unless they want to
reconfigure the Transducer Block (TB) to access other Modbus variables.
AI/AO Blocks:
The Foundation Fieldbus Transducer Block (SIERRA_TB) provides four analog inputs (AI1
through AI4) and one analog output (AO). These are all configurable as 16 or 32-bit integer
or Float data types. We have pre-configured these blocks as shown below in Table 1.
However, the user can reconfigure them as needed.
AI/AO
Blocks
Primary
Value
Channel
Data Type
Analog Signal
AI1
PV1
1
32-bit Float/Real
Flow Rate
AI2
PV2
2
32-bit Float/Real
Temperature
AI3
PV3
3
32-bit Float/Real
Pressure
AI4
PV4
4
32-bit Float/Real
Total
AO
Final Value
5 * *
*Unassigned, open for customer configuration.
MODBUS_REGS_ (1 through 4):
The Transducer Block also has four groups of Modbus registers. These can be used for static
setup inputs and outputs for variables such as reading the Serial Number, Calibration Date or
changing the Gas Index, or resetting the totalizer. This data is not cyclic as it only updates
occasionally, and might not be accessible to all devices on the fieldbus. These variables are
limited to an unsigned short integer, Byte order 0-1. There are four groups of ten. Each group
can only be configured in consecutive Modbus register order.
To use these groups, a starting registers number (MODBUS_REG_START_ADDRESS) and
the number of registers after (NUM_OF_MODBUS_REG) is needed. These have been preconfigured as shown below in Table 2. However, the user can reconfigure them as needed.
Variable
MODBUS_REGS
Group
REG_START
ADDRESS
NUM_OF_REGS
Alarm status
1 8 10
Gas name ASCII Char 1-2
Gas name ASCII Char 3-4
Gas name ASCII Char 5-6
Gas name ASCII Char 7-8
Gas name ASCII Char 9-10
Gas name ASCII Char 11-12
Gas name ASCII Char 13-14
Gas name ASCII Char 15-16
Gas index
Flow units ASCII Char 1-2
2
18
10
Flow units ASCII Char 3-4
Flow units ASCII Char 5-6
Flow units ASCII Char 7-8
Table 1: Factory AI/AO Blocks
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Flow unit - index
User full scale – low word
User full scale – high word
Totalizer units Char 1-2
Totalizer units Char 3-4
Totalizer unit - index
Temp. units ASCII Char 1-2
3
28 7 Temperature unit - index
Pressure units ASCII Char 1-2
Pressure units ASCII Char 3-4
Pressure units ASCII Char 5-6
Pressure units ASCII Char 6-7
Pressure unit - index
Alarm active
4
61
2
Alarm mode
Table 2: Factory Static MODBUS Registers
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Chapter 5 – Re-configuring the FF-BUS Using NIFBUS Configurator
The National Instruments F-BUS Configurator software is widely used for testing and
configuration of FF-BUS devices. Consult your NI-FBUS Configurator manual for
more information on this NI software (included in NI-FBUS help on the software).
Before starting the NI-FBUS Configurator, you must import the DD using the NIFBUS Interface Configurator Utility. The DD files are available can be downloaded
from our web site at: http://www.sierrainstruments.com/userfiles/file/640i-foundation-
fieldbus-dd-files.zip.
Getting Started Configuring FF-Bus Using NI-FBUS Configurator
1. Start the NI-FBUS COM manager then start the NI-FBUS Configurator.
2. When NI-FBUS Configurator starts, choose the FF-BUS interface used.
3. If the 640i or 780i is connected correctly, SIERRA_DEVICE should appear on your
screen as shown below.
4. The node address (factory set) is set to 247. We suggest it be changed to suit the FF-
BUS application. Change the Tag names as needed.
5. Make other configuration changes as needed.
Figure 2: NI Screen after SIERRA_DEVICE Is Found
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Configuration
Most of the configuration will be done in the Transducer Block (SIERRA_TB) under the
“Others” tab (see the screen shots below). In order to write any changes, the Block Mode
must be set to OOS (out of service). Make your changes and click “Write Changes.” Once
the yellow highlights disappear, click Auto mode. The configuration below was already done
at the factory.
After completing the configuration, you should be able to read the variables being returned
from your flow meter on the same SIERRA_TB block on the “Others” tab. Flow (PV_1) and
Figure 3: Screen before Writing Changes
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Pressure (PV_2), etc. are shown below (See Figure 4). If you scroll down futher, you will
also see the static MODBUS_REGS_ values being read from the meter (See Figure 5).
Current Temperature
Current Flow Rate
Figure 4 Screen Showing PV1,2,3,4 & Units From Meter
Current Pressure
Accumulated Total Flow
Flow Units
Temperature Units
Pressure Units
Total Flow Units
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You may also set the engineering units in the NI-FBUS Configurator so they can be read by
the FF-BUS under PV_UNIT_1,2,3,4 and FINAL_VALUE_AO_UNIT (See Figure 6).
To change the engineering units the meter is using requires changing the flow units,
temperature unit, or pressure unit index in the Modbus registers.
Fig. 5 Screen showing MODBUS_REGS static register values from meter
Alarm Status (ox0=off)
Gas Name in ASCII, ox41,72,=Ar
Gas Name in ASCII, ox67,6F =go
Gas Name in ASCII, ox6E,20 =n
The rest of the ASCII characters
ox20 = (space)
Gas Index 1=Argon
Flow Units in ASCII
ox53,43,46,5D=SCFM
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MODBUS_COM_SETUP
The Modbus com settings are needed for the communication connection between the Modbus
and the FF-BUS boards inside the meter. The Modbus Instrument Address must always be set
to 1. The MODBUS _COM_SETUP must always set as shown below:
BaudRate: 9600 Baud
Stop_Bits: 1
Parity: None
CRC_ORDER: Normal
Figure 7: Screen Showing MODBUS_COM_SETUP
Figure 6: TB Block Engineering Unit Setup
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Chapter 6 – Available Modbus Registers
Although most users will be satisfied using the default configuration, other Modbus registers
can be configured for Foundation Fieldbus access. Below (Table 3) is a list of all available
Modbus registers. These would need to be configured in the transducer block.
Register
Description
Read/
Write
Data Type
00
Actual flow - low word
R
32 bits real
01
Actual flow - high word
R 02
Actual temp - low word
R
32 bits real
03
Actual temp - high word
R 04
Actual pressure - low word
R
32 bits real
05
Actual pressure - high word
R 06
Actual total - low word
R
32 bits real
07
Actual total - high word
R 08
Alarm status R integer
09
Gas name
R
16 bits , 2 ASCII per reg.
~
10
16 Characters total
17
Gas index
R/W
integer
18
Flow units
R
16 bits , 2 ASCII per reg.
~ 21
8 Characters total
22
Flow unit - index
R/W
integer
23
User full scale – low word
R/W
32 bits real
24
User full scale – high word
R/W 25
Totalizer units
R
16 bits ASCII
26 27
Totalizer unit - index
R
integer
28
Temperature units
R
16 bits, 2 ASCII Char.
29
Temperature unit - index
R/W
integer
30
Pressure units
R
16 bits ASCII
~ 33
8 Characters total
34
Pressure unit - index
R/W
16-bit integer
35
Standard Temperature - low word
R/W
32 bits real
36
Standard Temperature - high word
R/W 37
Standard Temperature - index
R/W
16-bit integer
38
Standard pressure - low word
R/W
32 bits real
39
Standard pressure - high word
R/W 40
Standard pressure - index
R/W
16-bit integer
41
Normal Temperature - low word
R/W
32 bits real
42
Normal Temperature - high word
R/W 43
Normal Temperature - index
R/W
16-bit integer
44
Normal pressure - low word
R/W
32 bits real
45
Normal pressure - high word
R/W 46
Normal pressure - index
R/W
16-bit integer
47
Adjust DAC for flow – 4mA
R/W
16-bit integer
48
Adjust DAC for flow – 20mA
R/W
16-bit integer
49
Adjust DAC for Temperature – 4mA
R/W
16-bit integer
50
Adjust DAC for Temperature – 20mA
R/W
16-bit integer
51
Adjust DAC for pressure – 4mA
R/W
16-bit integer
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52
Adjust DAC for pressure – 20mA
R/W
16-bit integer
53
Temperature 4mA value – low word
R/W
32 bits real
54
Temperature 4mA value – high word
R/W 55
Temperature 20mA value – low word
R/W
32 bits real
56
Temperature 20mA value – high word
R/W 57
Pressure 4mA value – low word
R/W
32 bits real
58
Pressure 4mA value – high word
R/W 59
Pressure 20mA value – low word
R/W
32 bits real
60
Pressure 20mA value – high word
R/W 61
Alarm active
R/W
16-bit integer
62
Alarm mode
R/W
16-bit integer
63
Low alarm flow trig – low word
R/W
32 bits real
64
Low alarm flow trig – high word
R/W 65
High alarm flow trig – low word
R/W
32 bits real
66
High alarm flow trig – high word
R/W
67
Low alarm temp trig – low word
R/W
32 bits real
68
Low alarm temp trig – high word
R/W 69
High alarm temp trig – low word
R/W
32 bits real
70
High alarm temp trig – high word
R/W 71
Low alarm pressure trig – low word
R/W
32 bits real
72
Low alarm pressure trig – high word
R/W 73
High alarm pressure trig – low word
R/W
32 bits real
74
High alarm pressure trig – high word
R/W 75
Low alarm total trig – low word
R/W
32 bits real
76
Low alarm total trig – high word
R/W 77
High alarm total trig – low word
R/W
32 bits real
78
High alarm total trig – high word
R/W 79
Pipe diameter – low word
R/W
32 bits real
80
Pipe diameter – high word
R/W
81
Pipe roughness
R/W
16-bit integer
82
Pipe diameter units - index
R/W
16-bit integer
83
Flow correction – low word
R/W
32 bits real
84
Flow correction – high word
R/W 85
Totalizer enable
R/W
16-bit integer
86
Totalizer units per pulse – low word
R/W
32 bits real
87
Totalizer units per pulse – high word
R/W 88
Totalizer pulse width
R/W
16-bit integer
89
Totalizer reset
R/W
16-bit integer
90
Password
R/W
16-bit integer
91
Standard temperature units
R
16 bits , 2 ASCII per reg.
92
Normal temperature units
R
16 bits , 2 ASCII per reg.
93
Standard pressure units
R
16 bits ASCII
~ 96
8 Characters total
97
Normal pressure units
R
16 bits ASCII
~ 100
8 Characters total
101
Pipe diameter units
R
16 bits ASCII
102
4 Characters total
103
Pipe roughness description
R
16 bits ASCII
~
107
10 Characters total
108
Alarm status
R
16 bits ASCII
109
4 Characters total
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110
Alarm active
R
16 bits ASCII
111
4 Characters total
112
Alarm mode
R
16 bits ASCII
~ 114
6 Characters total
115
Serial number
R
16 bits ASCII
~ 118
8 Characters total
119
Firmware version
R
16 bits ASCII
~ 122
8 Characters total
123
Calibration date
R
16 bits ASCII
~ 127
10 Characters total
128
PCA version
R
16 bits ASCII
~
130
6 Characters total
Table 3: All Available Modbus Registers
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Chapter 7 – Modbus Register Explained
The Modbus registers can be divided into two groups. The first group (00 - 08) represents the
dynamic data used in AI1,2,3, and 4. The second group (09 – 130) contains the settings in the
flow meter. Most of these may be used in the MODBUS_REGS rather than the AI/AO
blocks.
Register Descriptions
00-01: Actual Flow
The actual flow as measured by the flow meter. 32-bit real data type.
02-03: Actual Temperature
The actual gas temperature as measured by the flow meter. 32-bit real data type.
04-05: Actual Pressure
The actual pressure as measured by the flow meter (if applicable). 32-bit real data type.
06-07: Actual Total
The actual accumulated total over time also referred to as a totalizer. 32-bit real data type.
08: Alarm Status
This 16-bit integer value represents the status of the alarm.
0 – Alarm of Off/Inactive
1 – Alarm is On/Active
09-16: Gas Name
These eight registers contain a 16 character ASCII string showing the name of the currently
selected gas. Use Register 17, to select a different gas.
17: Gas Index
Value indicates which gas is selected on the flow meter. The value can range between 0 and
3. 0 is always Air and 1-3 are the alternate gases. The Gas type can be changed by changing
this value.
18-21: Flow Units
This eight-character ASCII string shows the currently selected flow engineering unit on the
flow meter. Use Register 22 to select a different flow unit
Caution!
To fully understand the registers and their functions, we suggest you also
read the QuadraTherm® 640i/780i instruction manual.
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22: Flow Unit Index
This 16-bit integer value shows which flow unit is selected on the flow meter. The value can
range between 0 and 49:
0 – SCFS
1 – SCFM
2 – SCFH
3 – SCFD
4 – SCFY
5 – NCFS
6 – NCFM
7 – NCFH
8 – NCFD
9 – NCFY
10 – SM3/Sec
11 – SM3/Min
12 – SM3/Hour
13 – SM3/Day
14 – SM3/Year
15 – NM3/Sec
16 – NM3/Min
17 – NM3/Hour
18 – NM3/Day
19 – NM3/Year
20 – SLPS
21 – SLPM
22 – SLPH
23 – SLPD
24 – SLPY
25 – NLPS
26 – NLPM
27 – NLPH
28 – NLPD
29 – NLPY
30 – Lbs/Sec
31 – Lbs/Min
32 – Lbs/Hour
33 –Lbs/Day
34 – Lbs/Year
35 – Kg/Sec
36 – Kg/Min
37 – Kg/Hour
38 –Kg/Day
39 –Kg/Year
40 – SFPS
41 – SFPM
42 – SFPH
43 – SFPD
44 – SFPY
45 – SMPS
46 – SMPM
47 – SMPH
48 – SMPD
49 – SMDY
23-24: User Full Scale
Registers 23-24 is the “4-20mA Flow Out” full scale value. Changing this only affects the 4-
20 mA flow output and will not affect the Modbus data. 32-bit real data type.
25-26: Totalizer Flow Units
This 4-character ASCII string shows the currently selected totalizer unit on the flow meter.
The totalizer unit is linked to the flow unit. Changing the flow unit index will change the
totalizer unit.
27: Totalizer Unit Index
This 16-bit integer value shows which unit is selected on the flow meter (read only). These
correspond with the Flow Unit Index shown with the integral time stripped off. Examples: 1=
SCFM flow unit or SCF total unit, 2= SCFH flow unit or SCF total unit.
28: Temperature Unit
This 2-character ASCII data string shows the currently selected temperature unit on the flow
meter. Use Register 29, to select a different unit.
29: Temperature Unit Index
This 16-bit integer value shows which temperature unit is selected on the flow meter:
0 – F
1 – C
2 – K
3 – R
Warning!
The totalizer only works when Mass units are chosen (units 0-39); it will not
work when if Velocity units are selected (units 40-49).
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30: Pressure Unit
This 8-character ASCII string shows the currently selected pressure unit on the flow meter.
Use Register 34 to select a different unit
34: Pressure Unit Index
This 16-bit integer value shows which pressure unit is selected on the flow meter:
0 – PSIA
1 – PSIG
2 – Bar A
3 – Bar G
4 – KPa A
5 – KPa G
6 – Kg
35-36: Standard Temperature
Value shows the standard temperature. 32-bit real data type.
37: Standard Temperature Unit Index
This 16-bit integer value shows which temperature unit is selected as standard temperature:
0 – F
1 – C
2 – K
3 – R
38-39: Standard Pressure
Value shows the standard pressure. 32-bit real data type.
40: Standard Pressure Index
This 16-bit integer value shows which pressure unit is selected as the standard pressure:
0 – PSIA
1 – PSIG
2 – Bar A
3 – Bar G
4 – KPa A
5 – KPa G
6 – Kg
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41-42: Normal Temperature
Value shows the normal temperature. 32-bit real data type.
43: Normal Temperature Unit Index
This 16-bit integer shows which temperature unit is selected as the normal temperature:
0 – F
1 – C
2 – K
3 – R
44-45: Normal Pressure
Value shows the normal pressure. 32-bit real data type.
46: Normal Pressure Index
This 16-bit integer shows which pressure unit is selected as the normal pressure:
0 – PSIA
1 – PSIG
2 – Bar A
3 – Bar G
4 – KPa A
5 – KPa G
6 – Kg
47: Flow - 4mA Tuning
This 16-bit integer is the DAC value that represents 4 mA for the flow output
48: Flow - 20mA Tuning
This 16-bit integer is the DAC value that represents 20 mA for the flow output
49: Temperature - 4mA Tuning
This 16-bit integer is the DAC value that represents 4 mA for the temperature output
50: Temperature - 20mA Tuning
This 16-bit integer is the DAC value that represents 20 mA for the temperature output
51: Pressure - 4mA Tuning
This 16-bit integer is the DAC value that represents 4 mA for the pressure output
Caution!
Registers 47 to 59 only affect the three 4-20mA outputs on the meter, and
have no effect on the Modbus or FF-BUS data.
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52: Pressure - 20mA Tuning
This 16-bit integer is the DAC value that represents 20 mA for the pressure output
53-54: Temperature - 4mA Value
Temperature value that 4 mA equals, in a 32-bit real data type.
55-56: Temperature - 20mA Value
Temperature value that 20mA equals, in a 32-bit real data type.
57-58: Pressure - 4mA Value
Pressure value that 4mA equals, in a 32-bit real data type.
59-60: Pressure - 20mA Value
Pressure value that 20 mA equals, in a 32-bit real data type.
61: Alarm Active
This 16-bit integer value indicates which alarm is active (see below). This is a read/write 16bit integer value.
0 - Off
1 - Always On (use this to test the alarm circuit)
16 - Flow
32 - Pressure
64 - Temperature
128 – Totalizer
62: Alarm Mode
Value indicates the mode of the currently active alarm (flow, temperature, pressure or
totalizer): This is a read/write 16-bit integer value.
0 – Alarm set to “Low” mode
1 – Alarm set to “High” mode
2 – Alarm set to “Window”
The Window Mode (2) is a combination of both “Low” and “High” alarm modes working
together. You will need to provide both “Low” and “High” threshold values for this mode to
work correctly. Example: If the “Low” is set to 10 and the “High” is set to 20, the alarm will
only be active below 10 and above 20.
63-64: Flow – Low Alarm Threshold
Value at which the low alarm is triggered in a 32-bit real data type
Caution!
Only one alarm can be active when the flow meter is online. This is
the meter internal Alarm. FF-BUS alarms will not affect this alarm.
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65-66: Flow – High Alarm Threshold
Value at which the high alarm is triggered in a 32-bit real data type
67-68: Temperature – Low Alarm Threshold
Value at which the low alarm is triggered in a 32-bit real data type
69-70: Temperature – High Alarm Threshold
Value at which the high alarm is triggered in a 32-bit real data type
71-72: Pressure – Low Alarm Threshold
Value at which the low alarm is triggered in a 32-bit real data type
73-74: Pressure – High Alarm Threshold
Value at which the high alarm is triggered in a 32-bit real data type
75-76: Total – Low Alarm Threshold
Value at which the low alarm is triggered in a 32-bit real data type
77-78: Total – High Alarm Threshold
Value at which the high alarm is triggered in a 32-bit real data type
79-80: Pipe Diameter
Value of the pipe diameter in the units that are currently active in a 32-bit real data type
81: Pipe Roughness
This 16-bit integer value indicates the pipe material:
0 – PVC
1 – Glass
2 – Stainless steel-smooth
3 – Stainless steel -normal
4 – Stainless steel -rough
5 – Carbon steel -smooth
6 – Carbon steel -normal
7 – Carbon steel -rough
8 – Carbon-fiber
9 – Cast-iron
10 – Concrete
82: Pipe Diameter Units
This 16-bit integer value indicates the current pipe diameter units:
0 – Inches
1 – Feet
2 – Millimeters
3 – Meters
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83-84: Flow Correction
This 32-bit real value is used to alter the flow reading (default = 1.000)
85: Enable Totalizer
This 16-bit integer is used to enable or disable the totalizer:
0 = off
1 = on
86-87: Totalizer units per pulse
This 32-bit real value determines when the totalizer output will pulse. Maximum frequency of
the pulse output is 1 Hz.
88: Totalizer Pulse Output Width
This 16-bit integer value selects the pulse width of the pulse output:
0 – Off
1 – On used for testing
2 – 50ms
3 – 100ms
4 – 250ms
89: Totalizer Reset
Write any 16-bit integer value to reset the totalizer.
90: Password
This 16-bit register shows the currently active password as a integer. Note: the password is
only used to control access to the display module and is not used during FF-BUS
communication.
91: Standard Temperature Unit
This 2 character ASCII string shows the temperature unit of the standard temperature:
F
C
K
R
92: Normal Temperature Unit
This 2 character ASCII string shows the temperature unit of the normal temperature:
F
C
K
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R
93-96: Standard Pressure Unit
This 8 character ASCII string shows the pressure unit of the standard pressure:
Psia
Psig
Bar A
Bar G
KPa A
KPa G
Kg/CM2 A
Kg/CM2 G
In H20 A
In H20 G
MM H20 A
MM H20 G
97-100: Normal Pressure Unit
This 8 character ASCII string shows the pressure unit of the normal pressure:
Psia
Psig
Bar A
Bar G
KPa A
KPa G
Kg/CM2 A
Kg/CM2 G
In H20 A
In H20 G
MM H20 A
MM H20 G
101-102: Pipe Diameter Units
This 2 character ASCII string shows the pipe diameter units:
Inches
Feet
Millimeters
Meters
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103-107: Pipe Roughness Description
This 10 character ASCII string shows the selected pipe roughness:
PVC
Glass
Stainless steel-smooth
Stainless steel -normal
Stainless steel -rough
Carbon steel -smooth
Carbon steel -normal
Carbon steel -rough
Carbon-fiber
Cast-iron
Concrete
108-109: Alarm Status Description
This 4 character ASCII string shows the alarm status:
Off
On
110-111: Alarm Active Description
This 4 character ASCII string shows the active alarm:
Off
Flow
Pressure
Temperature
Totalizer
112-114: Alarm Mode Description
This 6 character ASCII string shows the alarm mode:
Low
High
Window
115-118: Serial Number
This 8-character ASCII string shows the serial number of the unit.
119-122: Firmware Revision
This 8 character ASCII string shows the firmware version of the unit.
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123-127: Calibration Date
This 10 character ASCII string shows the date the unit was calibrated.
128-130: PCA Version
This 6 character ASCII string shows the revision number of the PCA.
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Chapter 8 – Communication Diagnostic LEDS
When powered, one of the Meter to Modbus LEDs will be mostly Green indicating that the
meter is communicating with the Modbus board. The other LED will blink Red each time the
Foundation Fieldbus Board polls the Modbus board.
Every time a message is passed between the Foundation Fieldbus board and the Modbus
board the FF_BUS to MODBUS_COM LED will blink yellow.
When the Foundation Fieldbus Board is connected to the H1 network the Fieldbus COM LED
will blink green.
Modbus Board
Foundation Fieldbus Board
Fieldbus COM LED blinks Green
when Fieldbus is connected
FF-BUS to MODBUS_COM LED blinks Amber when
Modbus is communicating with FF-BUS board
Meter to Modbus LEDs
Green LED mostly on, and Red LED
Blinks on each Modbus poll.
Figure 8: Diagnostic LED locations
Terminal Board
Display Board
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