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Fluidwell F120 - Flow Rate Controller


Overview Application Terminal Connections Wiring Diagrams

Hazardous Area Application Specifications Ordering Information Documentation


F120 - FLOW RATE CONTROLLER WITH ANALOG CONTROL OUTPUT AND HIGH / LOW ALARMS
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Features

  • Controls the desired volume or mass flow.
  • Displays flow rate, alarms, set point and total.
  • Large 17mm (0.67") digits.
  • Safety mode input to place the controller in a safe predefined position.
  • External reset / keylock
  • Analog output to control a valve.
  • Two alarm values can be entered in %: low and high flow rate alarm.
  • Bumpless switching between 2 operation modes: Hand and Auto.
  • Green LED-backlight.
  • Very compact design for panel mount, wall mount or field mount applications.
  • Operational temperature -30 up to 80°C (-22 up to 178°F).
  • Intrinsically Safe II 1 GD EEx ia IIB/IIC T4 T100°C.
  • Explosion/flame proof II 2 GD EEx d IIB T5.
  • Full Modbus communication RS232/485/TTL.
  • Loop or battery powered, 8 - 24V AC / DC or 115 - 230V AC power supply

Signal Input - Flow

  • Reed-switch.
  • NAMUR.
  • NPN/PNP pulse.
  • Sine wave (coil).
  • Active pulse signals.

Signal Input - Status

  • Safety mode input.
  • External reset / keylock


Applications

The F120 is designed to offer outstanding control performance and provide a reliable solution for a wide variety of flow control applications; such as chemical processing, plastic manufacturing and the aggregates and cement industry

Signal Output

  • (0)4-20mA / 0 - 10V DC control output.
  • Two alarm outputs for low and high flow rate
    alarm.

OVERVIEW


Introduction

The F120 is part of the Fluidwell process controller family and is the alternative for local control loops. The single loop flow controller accepts most pulse inputs from flowmeters and has a 4-20mA output for controlling a pump or valve.

Operational

There are two operation modes:
Hand: the control output can be manually changed, there is no loop connection.
Auto: the set point can be set and/or changed, corresponding with the process value of flow.

Display

The display has large 17mm segments which show flow rate, set point, alarms and total (resettable). On-screen engineering units are easily configured from a comprehensive selection.

Configuration

All configuration settings are accessed via a simple operator menu which can be passcode protected. Each setting is clearly indicated with an alphanumerical description, therefore avoiding confusing abbreviations and baffling codes. Once familiar with one F-series product, you will be able to program all models in the series without a manual. All settings are safely stored in EEPROM memory in the event of sudden power loss.

Analog Output Signal

The flow rate is controlled via the (0)4-20mA or 0 - 10V DC output signal. The output signal is updated ten times per second. The output signal can be passive, active or isolated where the passive output type will loop power the F120 as well.

Signal Input

The F120 will accept most pulse input signals for flow or mass flow. The input signal type can be selected by the user in the configuration menu without having to adjust any sensitive mechanical dip-switches or jumpers.

Alarm Output

Two fixed alarm outputs are available to transmit the flow rate alarm condition, 1 low and 1 high alarm output. The output signals can be a passive NPN, active PNP or an isolated electro-mechanical relay. If there is a no-flow the alarm output will be disabled.

Safety Mode

The F120 has a safety mode that keeps on transmitting a pre-defined value as long as the contact is made. After releasing the contact, the former value and function will be reinstalled.

Communication

All process data and settings can be read and modified manually or through the Modbus communication link (RS232 / RS485). Full Modbus functionality remains available for the Intrinsically Safe version (TTL).

Hazardous area

For hazardous area applications, this model has been ATEX certified Intrinsically Safe ATEX Certification II 1 GD EEx ia IIB / IIC T4 T100°C with an allowed operational temperature of -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F). A flame proof enclosure is also available with the rating ATEX Certification II 2 GD EEx d IIB T5.

Enclosures

Various types of enclosures can be selected, all ATEX approved. As standard the F117 is supplied in a GRP panel mount enclosure, which can be converted to a GRP field mount enclosure. Most popular is our rugged aluminum field mount enclosure with IP67 / NEMA 4X rating. Both European or U.S. cable gland entry threads are available.

APPLICATION OVERVIEW


F010 Application Overview

ENCLOSURE



TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

Terminal Connections

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Wiring Diagram F120-P-AP-CH-OT-IB-PX

F010: Typical wiring diagram F010-P-PB-(PX)-(ZB)

*Supply voltage: 1.2 / 3.2V DC to sensor

Wiring Diagram F120-P-AP-CH-IB-PF

F010: Typical wiring diagram F010-A-PL-ZB

*Supply voltage: 1.2 / 3.2 / 8.2 / 12 / 24V DC to sensor


Wiring Diagram F120-P-AA-CB-IB-OA-PD

F010: Typical wiring diagram F010-A-PX-ZB

*Supply voltage: 1.2 / 3.2 / 8.2 / 12 / 24V DC to sensor


Wiring Diagram F120-P-AI-CI-IB-OR-PM

F010: Typical wiring diagram F010-P-PD-ZB

*Supply voltage: 1.2 / 3.2 / 8.2 / 12 / 24V DC to sensor

HAZARDOUS AREA APPLICATIONS

The F120-XI has been ATEX approved by the KEMA for use in Intrinsically Safe applications. It is approved according to ATEX Certification II 1 GD EEx ia IIB/IIC T4 T100°C for gas and dust applications with an operational temperature range of -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to + 158°F). It is allowed to connect up to six barriers in IIB applications or one barrier in IIC applications. Full functionality of the F120 remains available, including 8.2V sensor excitation fore.g. Namur sensors (type PD) and the Modbus communication type CT. A flame proof enclosure is available as well with rating ATEX ATEX Certification II 2 GD EEx d IIB T5.


Configuration example IIB and IIC
F120-P-AP-IB-OT-PX-XI - Output loop-powered unit

F010: Configuration example

Configuration example IIB
F120-P-AP-CT-IB-OT-PX-XI - Output loop-powered unit

F010: Configuration example IIA - IIB and IIC - F010-P-PX-XI-(ZB) - Basic power supply 8-30 VDC

Configuration example IIB
F120-P-AP-CT-IB-OT-PD-XI - Power supply 16 - 30V DC

F010: Configuration example IIA - IIB and IIC - F010-P-PX-XI-ZB - Basic power supply 8-30 VDC

Configuration example IIB
F120-P-AF-CT-IB-OT-PD-XI - Power supply 16 - 30V DC

F010: Configuration example IIA - IIB and IIC - F010-P-PD-XI-ZB - Power supply 16 - 30V DC

SPECIFICATIONS

Display

Type: High intensity reflective numeric and alphanumeric LCD, UV-resistant.
Dimensions: 90 x 40mm (3.5" x 1.6").
Digits: Seven 17mm (0.67") and eleven 8mm (0.31") digits. Various symbols and measuring units.
Refresh Rate: User definable: 8 times/sec. - 30 secs - off.
Option ZB: Transflective LCD with green LED backlight. Good readings in full sunlight and darkness.
   Note: ZB Only available for safe area applications

Operating Temperature

Standard unit: -30°C to +80°C (-22°F to +178°F).
Intrinsically Safe: -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F).

Power Requirements

Type PB: Long life Lithium battery - life-time depends upon settings and configuration - up to 5 years.
Type PC: Intrinsically Safe long life lithium battery - life-time depends upon settings and configuration - up to 5 years.
Type PD: 8 - 24V AC / DC ± 10%.
Type PD-XI: 16 - 30V DC (Intrinsically Safe).
Type PF: 24 VAC / DC ± 10%
Type PM: 115-230 VAC ± 10%.
Type PX: 8 - 28V DC output loop-powered unit with analog output signal type AP (or 8 - 24 V AC/DC if type AP will not be used).

Sensor Excitation

Type PB/PC/PX: 3.2V DC for pulse signals and 1.2V DC for coil pick-up.
Type PD: 1.2 / 3.2 / 8.2 / 12 / 24V DC - max. 50mA @ 24V DC.
Type PD-XI: 1.2 / 3.2 / 8.2V DC - max. 7mA@8.2V DC and mains power supply voltage (as connected to terminal 1)
Type PF / PM: 1.2 / 3.2 / 8.2 / 12 / 24V DC - max. 400mA @ 24V DC.

Terminal Connections

Type: Removable plug-in terminal strip. Wire max. 1.5mm2 and 2.5mm2.

Data Protection

Type: EEPROM backup of all settings. Backup of running totals every minute. Data retention at least 10 years
Pass-code: Configuration settings can be pass-code protected.

Hazardous Area

Intrinsically Safe Type XI: ATEX approval ref.: ATEX Certification II 1 GD EEx ia IIB/IIC T4 T100°C. Maximum ambient +70°C (158°F).
Explosion-Proof Type XF: ATEX approval ref.: ATEX Certification II 2 GD EEx d IIB T5. Dimensions of enclosure: 300 x 250 x 200mm (11.8" x 9.9" x 7.9") L x H x D.
  Weight: Appr. 15kg/33 lbs

Environment

Electromagnetic compatibility: Compliant ref: EN 61326 (1997), EN 61010-1 (1993)

Casing

Window: Polycarbonate window.
Sealing: Silicone.
Control keys: Three industrial micro-switch keys. UV-resistant silicone keypad.

Panel Mount Enclosures

Dimensions: 130 x 120 x 60mm (5.12" x 4.72" x 2.36") - W x H x D.
  Panel cut-out: 115 x 98mm (4.53" x 3.86") L x H.
Type HB: Die-cast aluminum panel mount enclosure IP65 / NEMA 4.
  Weight: 600 grams/1.33 lbs
Type HC: GRP panel mount enclosure IP65 / NEMA 4, UV-resistant and flame retardant.
  Weight: 450 grams/1 lb

Signal Input

Type P: Coil / sine wave (minimum 20mVpp or 80mVpp - sensitivity selectable), NPN/PNP, open collector, reed switch, Namur, active pulse signals 8 - 12 and 24 VDC.
  Frequency: Minimum 0Hz - maximum 7kHz for total and flow rate. Maximum frequency depends on signal type and internal low-pass filter. E.g. reed switch with low-pass filter: max. frequency 120Hz.
  K-Factor: 0.000010 - 9,999,999 with variable decimal position
  Low-pass Filter: Available for all pulse signals.
  Option ZF: coil sensitivity 10mVpp.

External Input

Function: Safety input (terminal 15 - 16).
Description: Terminal input to activate the predefined safety flow rate. Internally pulled-up switch contact - NPN.
Function Type IB: External reset / keylock (terminal 12 - 13).
Description: Terminal input to reset total remotely / keylock. Internally pulled-up switch contact - NPN.
Duration: Minimum pulse duration 100msec.

Analog Output

Function: Controlling the flow rate.
Accuracy: 10 bit. Error < 0.05%. Analog output signal can be scaled to any desired range.
Update time: Ten times per second
Type AA: Active 4-20mA output (requires PD, PF or PM)
Type AB: Active 0 - 20mA output (requires PD, PF or PM)
Type AF: Passive floating 4-20mA output for Intrinsically Safe applications (requires XI + PC or PD)
Type AI: Passive galvanically isolated 4-20mA output - also available for battery powered models (requires PB, PD, PF or PM)
Type AP: Passive 4-20mA output - not isolated. Unit will be loop-powered
Type AU: Active 0 - 10V DC output (requires PD, PF or PM)

Alarm/Pulse Output

Function: Low or high flow rate alarm output. Alarm value limits: 0 - 100%.
Frequency: Max. 64Hz. Pulse length user definable between 7.8 msec up to 2 seconds.
Type OA: Two active 24V DC transistor outputs (PNP); max. 50mA per output (requires AA + PD, PF or PM).
Type OR: Two electro-mechanical relay outputs (N.O.) - isolated; max. switch power 230V AC - 0.5A per relay (requires PF or PM).
Type OT: Two passive transistor outputs (NPN) - not isolated. Max. 50V DC - 300mA per output.

Communication Option

Function: Reading display information, reading / writing all configuration settings.
Protocol: Modbus RTU.
Speed: 1200 - 2400 - 4800 - 9600 baud.
Addressing: Maximum 255 addresses.
Type CB: RS232
Type CH: RS485 2-wire
Type CI: RS485 4-wire
Type CT: TTL Intrinsically Safe.

Operational

Displayed functions:
    • Flow rate set point.
    • Flowrate.
    • Total
    • Low flow rate alarm value
    • High flow rate alarm value
    • Operation modes: Hand and Auto.
    • Safety mode.

Flow Rate

Digits: 7 digits.
Units: mL, L, m3, Gallons, KG, Ton, lb, bl, cf, RND, ft3, scf, Nm3, Nl, igal - no units.
Decimals: 0 - 1 - 2 or 3.
Time units: /sec - /min - /hr - /day.

Control Parameters

Operation mode: Hand and Auto.
Control action: Direct / Reverse.
Proportional band: 0.1 to 999,9%.
Integral time: 0.1 to 6,000.0 s or OFF (0.0).
Safety output: -5.0 to 105.0% (0) = Run / (1) = Safety output.
Control output limiter: -5.0 to 105.0% for both high and low limits.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Standard Model Number Configuration: F120-P-AP-CX-EX-HC-IX-OT-PX-TX-XX-ZX

To aid in the construction of a Fluidwell model number a model configurator must be used. The path to this Configurator is contained in the link shown below. However, it would help to first review the options shown below.

NOTE: If you require the product to be Intrinsically Safe (ATEX, IECEx, CSA or c-us), the options you choose should only include those options that carry the ATEX symbol next to them. The Configurator will not allow you to mix and match options, unless the product is to be used in a Safe Area.

Once a new model is generated using the Configurator, you will
  1. see the price of the fully configured model
  2. have an opportunity to purchase the product
  3. have the capability to e-mail the configuration to us, yourself, or a third person

To launch the configurator, click here

Sensor Input Signal

P ATEX Certification Pulse input: coil, npn, pnp, namur, reed-switch

Analog Output Signal

AA   Active 4-20mA output - requires OA + PD, PF or PM
AB   Active 0 - 20mA output - requires OA + PD, PF or PM
AF ATEX Certification I.S. floating 4-20mA output - requires XI + PC, PL or PD
AI   Isolated 4-20mA output - requires PB, PD, PF, PL or PM
AP ATEX Certification Passive 4-20mA output, loop-powered unit
AU   Active 0 - 10V DC output - requires OA + PD, PF or PM

Communication

CB   Communication RS232 - Modbus RTU.
CH   Communication RS485 - 2-wire - Modbus RTU.
CI   Communication RS485 - 4-wire - Modbus RTU.
CT ATEX Certification Intrinsically Safe TTL - Modbus RTU.
CX ATEX Certification No communication

Flow Equations

EX ATEX Certification No flow equations

Panel Mount Enclosures - IP65 / NEMA 4

HB ATEX Certification Aluminum enclosure
HC ATEX Certification GRP enclosure

Additional inputs

IB ATEX Certification Terminal input to reset total
IX ATEX Certification No external input

Outputs

OA   One active transistor output - requires AA, AB or AU and PD, PF or PM
OR   One mechanical relay output - requires PF or PM
OT ATEX Certification One passive transistor output - standard configuration

Power Supply

PB   Lithium battery powered
PC ATEX Certification Lithium battery powered - Intrinsically Safe
PD ATEX Certification 16-30 VDC + sensor supply
PF   24 VAC / DC + sensor supply
PM   115-230 VAC + sensor supply
PX ATEX Certification Basic power supply 8-30 VDC (no real sensor supply)

Temperature Input Signal

TX ATEX Certification No temperature input signal

Hazardous Area

XI ATEX Certification Intrinsically Safe
XF   EExd enclosure - 3 keys
XX   Safe area only

Other Options

ZB ATEX Certification Backlight
ZF ATEX Certification Coil input 10mVpp
ZX ATEX Certification No options

The bold marked text contains the standard configuration.

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