SFC332 Liquid Pulse Operator Manual
SFC332 Liquid Pulse Operator Manual
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WARRANTY
Dynamic Flow Computers warrants to the owner of the Flow Computer that the product
delivered will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year
following the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed
or damaged by abuse, accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, disaster, or improper
testing.
If the product is found otherwise defective, Dynamic Flow Computers will replace or
repair the product at no charge, provided that you deliver the product along with a return
material authorization (RMA) number from Dynamic Flow Computers.
Dynamic Flow Computers will not assume any shipping charge or be responsible for
product damage due to improper shipping.
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CHAPTER 1: QUICK START.................................................................................................................... 1-1
Introduction: ............................................................................................................................................ 1-1
Technical Data ......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
POWER ................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Parts List .................................................................................................................................................. 1-3
Smart Flow Computer : Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 1-4
Window Software Minimum Requirements: ........................................................................................... 1-5
System Minimum Requirements ......................................................................................................... 1-5
What is a configuration file? ................................................................................................................... 1-6
Downloading a configuration file to the flow computer. ......................................................................... 1-6
Website – DFC Configuration Software .................................................................................................. 1-7
Getting acquainted with the flow computer wiring: ................................................................................ 1-9
Back terminal wiring ........................................................................................................................... 1-9
Back Panel Jumper .............................................................................................................................. 1-9
Memory Jumper................................................................................................................................. 1-11
Berg’s Links and Connections ........................................................................................................... 1-13
INPUT/OUTPUT: Assigning and Ranging Inputs ............................................................................... 1-15
Input/Output Assignment .................................................................................................................. 1-15
How to assign a transmitter to an I/O point (DOS Version): ............................................................. 1-16
Ranging the Transmitter Inputs: ........................................................................................................ 1-16
WIRING ................................................................................................................................................ 1-17
Wiring the analog inputs: .................................................................................................................. 1-17
Wiring the analog inputs 1-4 ............................................................................................................. 1-18
Wiring the analog inputs 5,6 .............................................................................................................. 1-19
RTD ................................................................................................................................................... 1-20
Wiring Analog Output: ...................................................................................................................... 1-21
Turbine Input Wiring ......................................................................................................................... 1-22
Turbine wiring for passive (dry contact) pulse generators ................................................................ 1-25
Density input wiring .......................................................................................................................... 1-26
RS-232 connection ............................................................................................................................ 1-27
RS-485 Connection ........................................................................................................................... 1-28
Wiring of Status inputs ...................................................................................................................... 1-29
Wiring of switch/pulse outputs .......................................................................................................... 1-30
I/O Expansion .................................................................................................................................... 1-31
Wiring of Brooks Prover ................................................................................................................... 1-34
Wiring of Calibron Prover ................................................................................................................. 1-35
CALIBRATION Through Window Program ........................................................................................ 1-36
Calibration Through DOS Program ....................................................................................................... 1-40
Analog Input 4-20mA or 1-5 volt signal: .......................................................................................... 1-40
RTD Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 1-41
Calibration of analog output .............................................................................................................. 1-42
Multi-Variable Transmitters (Model 205)- DP and Pressure ............................................................ 1-43
Multi-Variable Transmitters (Model 205)- RTD ............................................................................... 1-44
Verifying digital inputs and outputs ...................................................................................................... 1-45
Pulse Interpolation ................................................................................................................................. 1-46
Double Chronometry ............................................................................................................................. 1-46
Calculations and Terminology: ............................................................................................................. 1-47
Liquid pulse units .............................................................................................................................. 1-47
Terms ................................................................................................................................................. 1-47
CHAPTER 2: Data Entry ............................................................................................................................ 2-1
Introduction to the SFC332 Computer Software ..................................................................................... 2-1
Configuration File through Window Program ......................................................................................... 2-1
Main Menu Bar........................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Configuration File ................................................................................................................................... 2-2
VIEW ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
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TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Communication Port Settings .............................................................................................................. 2-4
Meter Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 2-7
Security Codes ................................................................................................................................... 2-28
Modem Communication .................................................................................................................... 2-29
Directory Settings .............................................................................................................................. 2-30
OVERRIDE ........................................................................................................................................... 2-31
Prover Override ................................................................................................................................. 2-31
Meter Override .................................................................................................................................. 2-32
Meter Batch Control .......................................................................................................................... 2-32
Date and Time ................................................................................................................................... 2-33
Date and Time ................................................................................................................................... 2-33
System - Reset Cumulative Totalizer ................................................................................................ 2-33
System - Clear System....................................................................................................................... 2-33
System – Reset Profile ....................................................................................................................... 2-33
PROVER ............................................................................................................................................... 2-34
Prove Request .................................................................................................................................... 2-34
Prove Abort ....................................................................................................................................... 2-34
Prover Diagram ................................................................................................................................. 2-34
HISTORICAL DATA ........................................................................................................................... 2-35
Open Saved Report ............................................................................................................................ 2-35
Generate Reports ............................................................................................................................... 2-35
Build User Report .............................................................................................................................. 2-37
View User Report .............................................................................................................................. 2-37
Configuration File through DOS Program............................................................................................. 2-39
ABOUT ................................................................................................................................................. 2-39
FILE ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-40
Open a File ........................................................................................................................................ 2-40
Open a New File ................................................................................................................................ 2-40
Delete a File....................................................................................................................................... 2-40
Load File............................................................................................................................................ 2-41
View File ........................................................................................................................................... 2-41
Save As .............................................................................................................................................. 2-41
Save ................................................................................................................................................... 2-42
Save and Exit ..................................................................................................................................... 2-42
Exit .................................................................................................................................................... 2-42
PORT ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-43
PC Communication Set Up................................................................................................................ 2-43
Flow Computer Communication Set Up ........................................................................................... 2-44
Dial .................................................................................................................................................... 2-46
Phone Book ....................................................................................................................................... 2-46
Modem Setup .................................................................................................................................... 2-47
Hang-up Phone .................................................................................................................................. 2-47
DIAG ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-48
Read Single Flow Computer Communication Setup ......................................................................... 2-48
Diagnostic Data ................................................................................................................................. 2-48
Turbine Diagnos ................................................................................................................................ 2-48
Smart Flow Computer Configuration Diagram ................................................................................. 2-49
PROVER ............................................................................................................................................... 2-50
Prove Request .................................................................................................................................... 2-50
Prover Temperature Override ............................................................................................................ 2-50
Prover Pressure Override ................................................................................................................... 2-50
Prover Gravity Override .................................................................................................................... 2-50
Prover Shaft Temperature Override................................................................................................... 2-50
CTL or CPL Override ........................................................................................................................ 2-50
Prove Data ......................................................................................................................................... 2-50
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Prover Diagram ................................................................................................................................. 2-56
Previous Prove Report ....................................................................................................................... 2-56
Single Prove Report ........................................................................................................................... 2-56
Prove Abort Report............................................................................................................................ 2-56
METER ................................................................................................................................................. 2-57
Set Up ................................................................................................................................................ 2-57
METER DATA ................................................................................................................................. 2-58
PRODUCT DATA ............................................................................................................................ 2-60
Product Meter Factor/Specific Gravity .............................................................................................. 2-60
Linear Factor ..................................................................................................................................... 2-60
OTHER PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................. 2-61
BATCH PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................. 2-63
Batch Scheduling ............................................................................................................................... 2-63
Date and Time ................................................................................................................................... 2-63
End Batch .......................................................................................................................................... 2-63
Current Batch Preset .......................................................................................................................... 2-64
Overrides: .......................................................................................................................................... 2-64
Security Code .................................................................................................................................... 2-64
INPUT/OUTPUT .................................................................................................................................. 2-65
Transducer Input Assignment ............................................................................................................ 2-65
Transducer Tag ID ............................................................................................................................. 2-66
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................... 2-66
PID Tuning ........................................................................................................................................ 2-67
PID Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 2-67
PID- Operating .................................................................................................................................. 2-67
Status Input Assignment .................................................................................................................... 2-68
Switch Output Assignment ................................................................................................................ 2-70
Analog Output Assignment ............................................................................................................... 2-72
Flow Computer Display Assignment ................................................................................................. 2-73
Modbus Shift ..................................................................................................................................... 2-74
REPORTS ............................................................................................................................................. 2-75
Current Data - Snapshot Totalizer Updates ....................................................................................... 2-75
Previous Batch Data .......................................................................................................................... 2-75
Previous Hourly Data ........................................................................................................................ 2-75
Previous Daily Data ........................................................................................................................... 2-75
Previous Alarm Data ......................................................................................................................... 2-75
Audit Trail Report ............................................................................................................................. 2-76
Build User Report .............................................................................................................................. 2-76
View User Report .............................................................................................................................. 2-76
Formatted Ticket Report .................................................................................................................... 2-76
Ticket Report ..................................................................................................................................... 2-76
Auto Data Retrieval ........................................................................................................................... 2-76
WIRING ................................................................................................................................................ 2-77
PRINT ................................................................................................................................................... 2-78
Print "Help" File ................................................................................................................................ 2-78
Print Modbus Registers ..................................................................................................................... 2-78
Print Schematic .................................................................................................................................. 2-78
Print Calibration Data ........................................................................................................................ 2-78
Print Files .......................................................................................................................................... 2-78
Reports............................................................................................................................................... 2-79
CHAPTER 3: Flow Equations ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
Flow Rate ................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Mass Flowrate (MASS) ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
PROVE EQUATION .............................................................................................................................. 3-3
DENSITY EQUATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 3-5
Sarasota Density GM/CC .................................................................................................................... 3-5
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UGC Density GM/CC ......................................................................................................................... 3-6
UGC Density 2 GM/CC ..................................................................................................................... 3-7
Solartron Density GM/CC ................................................................................................................... 3-8
Propylene Density ............................................................................................................................... 3-9
Ethylene Density ................................................................................................................................. 3-9
CHAPTER 4: MODBUS DATA ................................................................................................................. 4-1
MODBUS PROTOCOL .......................................................................................................................... 4-1
TRANSMISSION MODE ................................................................................................................... 4-1
ASCII FRAMING ............................................................................................................................... 4-1
RTU FRAMING .................................................................................................................................. 4-1
FUNCTION CODE ............................................................................................................................. 4-2
ERROR CHECK ................................................................................................................................. 4-2
EXCEPTION RESPONSE .................................................................................................................. 4-2
BROADCAST COMMAND ............................................................................................................... 4-2
MODBUS EXAMPLES ...................................................................................................................... 4-3
FUNCTION CODE 03 (Read Single or Multiple Register Points) ..................................................... 4-3
Scaled Data Area ................................................................................................................................. 4-9
Modbus 16-Bit Address Table Ends .................................................................................................. 4-10
MODBUS ADDRESS TABLE - 32 BITS ............................................................................................ 4-11
Last Batch/Daily Data Area ............................................................................................................... 4-15
Last Prove Data Area ......................................................................................................................... 4-29
End of Last Prove Data Area ............................................................................................................. 4-33
Current Prove Data Area ................................................................................................................... 4-34
End of Current Prove Data Area ........................................................................................................ 4-34
Last Single Prove Report Data Area .................................................................................................. 4-35
End of Last Single Prove Report Data Area ...................................................................................... 4-35
Last Abort Prove Report Data Area................................................................................................... 4-36
End of Last Prove Abort Data Area ................................................................................................... 4-38
Alarms and Status Codes ....................................................................................................................... 4-50
Previous Audit Data Area: ................................................................................................................. 4-52
CURRENT ALARM STATUS ......................................................................................................... 4-55
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Introduction:
A good flow computer must be:
User friendly
Flexible
Easy to understand and configure
Rugged
Economical to install and maintain
Accurate
The model SFC332 Smart Flow Computer incorporates all these features. We hope that your experience
with the Flow Computer will be a very pleasant and friendly experience and not intimidating in any way.
General Description: The SFC332 is a dual meter run bi-directional flow computer for the measurement
of liquid products. Fifty days of previous daily data, fifty previous batch data, and fifty previous hourly
data are stored in the full format type reports. The previous 100 audit trail reports and 100 alarm reports
are stored. User formatted reports and user formatted ticket reports are available. Sixteen different product
files are user-configurable with easy switch feature and product scheduling for batch operation.
Inputs/Outputs: 2 serial connections, RS-232 and RS-485, both of them Modbus ready. The RS-232 can
also be used with serial printer. Inputs: two 4 wire RTD; 4 single ended analog inputs; , 4 status inputs;
and density frequency. Outputs: 2 pulse/switch outputs; 3 switch outputs; and 2 analog outputs.
Programmable plasma display.
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Technical Data
POWER
VOLTAGE RANGE 12-30 VDC
WATTAGE 4 WATT
OPERATING CONDITIONS
TEMPERATURE - 40 TO 185 °F
HUMIDITY 100%
HOUSING NEMA 4X CLASS 1 DIV. 1
FEATURES
DISPLAY PLASMA 2 LINES 16 CHARACTER
PROCESSOR 32-BIT MOTOROLA 168332 @ 16.7 MHz
FLASH ROM 4 MB @ 70 NANO SECONDS
ROM 2 MB @ 30 NANO SECONDS
FREQUENCY INPUT 3 CHANNELS
0 - 5000 Hz
WITH TURBINE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
>70 mV FOR SIN WAVE
> 6 VOLTS FOR SQUARE WAVE
ANALOG INPUT FOUR 24-BIT CHANNEL EXPANDABLE TO 6
RTD INPUTS 2 CHANNELS 4 WIRES
ANALOG OUTPUT 2 CHANNELS 12 BIT SINGLE ENDED
DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUTS 1 & 2 PULSE/SWITCH 0.5 AMPS RATING
OUTPUTS 3 TO 5 ARE SWITCH OUTPUTS 0.25 AMPS
RATING
STATUS INPUTS 4 ON/OFF TYPE SIGNAL
ALL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ARE OPTICALLY ISOLATED
SERIAL 1 RS485 @ 9600 BAUDS VARIABLE
1 RS232 @ 9600 BAUDS VARIABLE
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL MODBUS
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Parts List
Part Description
332-01P Controller (CPU) Board for SFC332/1000 w/prover option.
332-02 Terminal (BP) Board for SFC332/1000.
332-03 Analog Board for SFC332/1000.
332-04 Display (LCD) for SFC332/1000.
332-05 Rosemount Interface Board for SFC1000.
332-06 Prover Option for SFC332/1000.
332-07 Enclosure for SFC332/1000.
332-08 Mounting Bracket w/captive screws for SFC332/1000 Boards.
332-09 Adapter between SFC1000 and Rosemount 205.
332-10 Center portion of housing for SFC332/1000 enclosure.
332-11 Glass Dome Cover for SFC332/1000 Enclosure.
332-12 Blank Dome Cover for SFC332/1000 Enclosure.
332-13 O'ring for SFC332 Enclosure.
332-14 External I/O Expansion.
332-15 Battery Replacement for SFC332/1000.
332-16 1/2 Amp 250V Fuse for SFC332/1000.
332-17 EPROM for SFC332/1000 (set of two).
RS232 External RS232 Connection for all models.
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In order to install this software product the following requirements must be met:
If your computer meets these requirements, you can run the setup file downloaded from our website
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Connect to the Flow Computer either by using the Tools | Connect to Device option on
the main menu, the button on the vertical toolbar, or by pressing the [F5] key on
the keyboard. Once you are connected the application it will show an ONLINE status on
the upper right corner of the main window. Failure to communicate can occur because of
a communication wiring problem, wrong PC port selection, communication parameter
mismatch between PC and SFC332 (Modbus type, parity, baud rate, etc.) or lack of
power to the SFC332 Flow Computer. To use “Tools | Com Settings | Auto Detect
Settings” option, the user must insure that only one SFC332 computer is connected to
the PC. More than one SFC332 Flow Computer in the loop will cause data collisions and
unintelligible responses.
Go to the configure device option either by using the Tools | Meter Configuration
option, the button on the vertical toolbar, or by pressing the [F10] key on the
keyboard.
Because you are connected to a device, a window will appear asking you if you want to
read the configuration from the connected meter, Press NO since what we want is to
write the PC file to the flow computer.
A configuration window will now appear showing you the information in the configuration
file, you can check these values to make sure this is the file you want to send to the flow
computer. Once you have checked that the configuration is correct, press the
[Download] button. A blue bar indicating the progress of the download will appear at the
bottom of the application window, after that the information in the configuration file will be
in the flow computer.
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Memory Jumper
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(1) Turn off the power, move the jumper to the next two pins, wait for 5 seconds
Memory cleared and Flow Computer ID is set to 1, 9600 baud rate, RTU mode
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WIRING
Wiring to the flow computer is very straight forward and simple. But still it is very important to get
familiar with the wiring diagram.
Wiring the analog inputs:
Typical wiring for analog inputs 1 and 2 are shown in the drawing. Analog inputs 3 and 4 are to the left of
analog 1 and 2. Note that the analog input has only one common return which is the -ve signal of power
supply powering the transmitters.
When wiring 1-5 volts, make sure to calibrate the flow computer for the 1-5 volt signal because the flow
computer calibration defaults for the 4-20mA which is different from the 1-5 volts. JP5 must be cut for 1-5
volt inputs. The jumpers for analog 1-4 are in order from right to left. It is possible to cut the first two
jumpers for analog 1 & 2 in for 1-5 volts signal and have analog in 3 & 4 as 4-20mA signal. Signal line
impedance provided by our flow computer is less than 250. Therefore, when using a smart transmitter
that requires a minimum of 250 resistance in the loop, an additional resistor at the flow computer end
needs to be installed in series with the 4-20mA loop in order to allow the hand held communicator to talk to
the transmitter.
NOTE: The 4-20mA or 1-5 volt DOES NOT source power to the transmitters. You can use
the DC power feeding the flow computer to power the 4-20mA loop IF that power
supply is FILTERED.
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RTD
The flow computer shows wiring to RTD 1 and RTD 2. 100 platinum can be used; a temperature range
of -43F to +300F can be measured. RTD 1 is to the right where P5 designation is. In the figure below
notice that each side of the RTD requires two wire connections. When using less than 4 wires a jumper
must be used to make up for the missing lead. Internal excitation current source generated is approximately
7mA. .
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A S S I G N I N G /R A N G I N G T H E 4- 2 0 M A A N A L O G O U T P U T S :
Go to the I/O assignment main menu and click Analog Output Assignment. A selection menu
is prompted. Select the analog output number, and then enter what the 4-mA output will indicate and the
20 mA. Make sure that the 20 mA assignment value exceeds the upper range limit of what you assigned
the Analog output for, otherwise the analog output will not update beyond 20 mA.
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The turbine input is immediately under the power input on terminal P1. The third pin down from the top is
Turbine/PD "minus", and below it is Turbine plus. The second pulse input for Turbine/PD meter 2 or the
second pickup coil is below turbine one input on P1. The fifth pin down from the top is turbine 2 "minus"
signal and below it is Turbine/PD 2 plus signal.
"The turbine input and our main power supply, as well as frame ground, are all common ground
connections.
Only when using sine wave is when the power supply ground and square wave ground are not common.
If you want to isolate the frame ground from the flow computer frame, you need to connect the terminal
board with insulated screws, only then the flow computer will be floating from housing/case."
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"The turbine input and our main power supply, as well as frame ground, are all common ground
connections.
Only when using sine wave is when the power supply ground and square wave ground are not common.
If you want to isolate the frame ground from the flow computer frame, you need to connect the terminal
board with insulated screws, only then the flow computer will be floating from housing/case."
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TURBINE-SQUARE WAVE
"The turbine input and our main power supply, as well as frame ground, are all common ground
connections.
Only when using sine wave is when the power supply ground and square wave ground are not common.
If you want to isolate the frame ground from the flow computer frame, you need to connect the terminal
board with insulated screws, only then the flow computer will be floating from housing/case."
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Some mass flow meters have pulse outputs that do not provide power but instead require
external power, they are referred to as passive outputs, dry outputs, open collector, etc. (For
example the Krohne UFM 3030 Mass meter).
In these cases the wiring should be as shown on the below diagram. The pull up resistor can be
adjusted to limit the current sink by the Mass meter. For Turbine Input 1 JP3 must be ON and
R11 OFF and if using Turbine Input 2 then JP2 must be ON and R3 OFF.
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RS-232 connection
The RS-232 is not located on the terminal board. The RS-232 is a green 5 pin terminal block with screw
type connector located on the display side of the enclosure. Scroll to Wiring RS-232. Termination
jumpers for the RS-232 are located at the top corner of the board on the same side of the RS-232 connector.
The two jumpers at the top are for terminating the transmit line and below it is the receive line.
The RS-232 port can be used for printing reports, Modbus communication, or interfacing to the
configuration program. If the port is configured as printer port in the flow computer communication setup,
then reports get printed (i.e. interval and daily reports).
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RS-485 Connection
RS-485 wiring is shown in the wiring diagram under RS-485. The RS-485 termination jumper is JP4
located on the back terminal. The maximum distance when 18 gauge wire is used would be 4000 feet.
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I/O Expansion
The I/O expansion is 16-pin connector next to the RS-232 terminal. Eleven pins of the 16-pin connector
are utilized. When the flow computer is ordered with the I/O expansion feature, the wires and the plug are
provided with the flow computer. There will be 11 wires with the wire number tag at the outer end of the
wire. The tag will indicate the wire number. The following is the sequence for the wires. On the top right
edge of the connector towards the top outer side of the CPU board is pin 1, across from it is pin 9.
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Prover/Expansion
Connection No. Purpose Comments
1 detector switch 1 Requires prover option CPU to operate.
2 detector switch 2 Rating: 5-36 Vdc
3 switch output 3
Maximum rating: 75mA @24 volts
4 switch output 4
Range: 5-36 Vdc
5 switch output 5
6 status input 2
7 status input 3 Rating: 6-36 Vdc
8 status input 4
9 Return: detector switches
10 Return: switches 3, 4, 5
11 Return: status 2, 3, and 4
12 RS232 TX
13 RS232 RX
14 RS232 RTS
15 RS232 ret
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RTD Calibration:
RTD Calibration is a 2-step process. The first step is a onetime procedure to verify transducer
linearity and is done at the time the meter is being setup. The second step is the routine
calibration sequence.
The purpose of the above procedure is to verify zero and span and make sure that the two points
fall within the expected tolerance.
Once Linearity has been verified through Step 1, the routine calibration procedure is reduced to
simply connecting the actual RTD and doing an offset point calibration (see offset calibration
below).
Calibration after that will be simple verification for the stability of the transmitter. If it drifts
abnormally then you need to verify the other parts involved.
OFFSET CALIBRATION:
1. Select offset calibration method.
2. Induce a live value and wait for 10 seconds for the reading to stabilize. Then enter the live
value. The value entered must be in Ohm only.
3. Now verify the live reading against the flow computer reading
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OFFSET CALIBRATION
1. Induce live value for pressure or DP.
2. Select Multivariable DP or pressure.
3. Select offset calibration method, enter offset, and click OK button.
4. Now read induce live values to verify the calibration.
FULL SCALE CALIBRATION
1. Induce live value for pressure or DP.
2. Select Multivariable DP or pressure
3. Select full calibration method
4. Induce the low range signal, enter the first point, and then click OK button.
5. Induce the high range signal, enter the second point, and then click OK button.
6. Now verify the live reading against the flow computer reading.
TO USE DEFAULT CALIBRATION
1. Select Multivariable DP or pressure
2. Select Reset calibration method
3. Now verify the live reading against the flow computer reading
While doing calibration before downloading any of the calibrated values, it is a good practice to verify that
the SFC332L close reading to the induced value.
The DP reading must be re-calibrated for the zero offset after applying line pressure.
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RTD Calibration is a 2-step process. The first step is a onetime procedure to verify transducer
linearity and is done at the time the meter is being setup. The second step is the routine
calibration sequence.
The purpose of the above procedure is to verify zero and span and make sure that the two points
fall within the expected tolerance.
Once Linearity has been verified through Step 1, the routine calibration procedure is reduced to
simply connecting the actual RTD and doing an offset point calibration (see offset calibration
below).
Calibration after that will be simple verification for the stability of the transmitter. If it drifts
abnormally then you need to verify the other parts involved.
OFFSET CALIBRATION:
1. Select offset calibration method.
2. Induce a live value and wait for 10 seconds for the reading to stabilize. Then enter the live
value. The value entered must be in Degrees only.
3. Now verify the live reading against the flow computer reading
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2. Press <F8> and scroll down to the reading then press <ALT><R>(alternate key and the letter
R simultaneously). Then immediately enter the analog input value i.e. 4mA. Follow that by
<ENTER> and the download <F3> button.
3. Now be ready to enter the full scale value. Simply induce the analog signal and then enter the
value i.e. 20mA, and then download by pressing <ENTER> then <F3>.
4. Now induce live values to verify the calibration.
DEFAULT CALIBRATION
Simply press <F8> and scroll to the analog Input and press <ALT><R> followed by <F3 function key.
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RTD Calibration
RTD Calibration is a 2-step process. The first step is a onetime procedure to verify transducer
linearity and is done at the time the meter is being setup. The second step is the routine
calibration sequence.
The purpose of the above procedure is to verify zero and span and make sure that the two points
fall within the expected tolerance.
Calibration after that will be simple verification for the stability of the transmitter. If it drifts
abnormally then you need to verify the other parts involved.
OFFSET CALIBRATION:
For offset calibration simply go to I/O | Calibration and press < ENTER>. Once the flow
computer shows communication status OK press <F8> function key and scroll to RTD. Induce a
live value and wait for 10 seconds for the reading to stabilize. Then enter the live value followed
by <F3> function key to download the direct reading. The value entered must be in ohms only.
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OFFSET CALIBRATION
1. Induce live value for temperature, pressure, or Spare
2. Go to Calibration - Multi-Variable menu.
3. Press <F8>, point to the value being calibrated, enter the correct value followed by
<ENTER>, then press <F3> function key to download data.
4. Now read induce live values to verify the calibration.
FULL SCALE CALIBRATION
1. Press <F8>. Scroll to the parameter to be calibrated, then press <ALT><R>.
2. Induce the low range signal, then press <ENTER> followed by <F3> function key.
3. Induce the low range signal, then press <ENTER> followed by <F3>.
4. Now verify the live reading against the flow computer reading.
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RTD Calibration is a 2-step process. The first step is an one time procedure to verify transducer
linearity and is done at the time the meter is being setup. The second step is the routine
calibration sequence.
The purpose of the above procedure is to verify zero and span and make sure that the two points
fall within the expected tolerance.
Calibration after that will be simple verification for the stability of the transmitter. If it drifts
abnormally then you need to verify the other parts involved.
OFFSET CALIBRATION:
For offset calibration simply go to I/O | Calibration and press < ENTER>. Once the flow
computer shows communication status OK press <F8> function key and scroll to RTD. Induce a
live value and wait for 10 seconds for the reading to stabilize. Then enter the live value followed
by <F3> function key to download the direct reading. The value entered must be in degrees only.
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Pulse Interpolation
When interfacing with Small Volume Provers (SVP), Dynamic uses Dual chronometry as the pulse
interpolation method which is required for provers providing less then10,000 unaltered pulses.
Pulse interpolation is a pulse counting technique used to calculate the total number of meter pulses between
two detectors, including fractional pulses. A conventional pipe prover requires a minimum of 10,000
unaltered pulses to ensure an accurate test. This minimum is based upon the assumption there is a potential
error of 1 pulse each time a detector is passed, which equates to a 2-pulse error per run. The value of 2
pulses per 10,000 equates to a potential 0.02 % error. SVPs require less than 10,000 pulses, which would
equate to a potential error greater than 0.02 %.
To enhance the meter's pulse output, Small Volume Provers use pulse interpolation for fractional meter
pulse counting. To interpolate fractional meter pulses or to mathematically interpolate partial pulses,
Dynamic uses the double chronometry method for this purpose since it is the method most widely used.
Double Chronometry
Double chronometry pulse interpolation increments time precisely every millisecond. A high frequency
master oscillator operates two time counters referred to as Time A and Time B. Time A starts when the first
detector switch is tripped, and Time B starts with the leading edge of the first flow meter pulse after Time
A has started. Time A is stopped when the final detector is tripped and Time B is stopped with the leading
edge of the first flow meter pulse after Time A has stopped (see figure below). Using the ratio of Time A
and Time B allows for counting of a fraction of the flow meter pulse.
Time _ A C
K
Time _ B D
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Application Title Displays the Application Name (SFC332 LP) as well as the current
configuration file name.
Menu Bar This is the Main Menu which contains all the options available to the user.
Tool Bar Contains key document control and view options.
Communications Bar Displays the current communication status (ONLINE/OFFLINE), as well as the
current operation (Receive/Transmit)
Hot-Key Bar Contains some frequently required operations for easy access.
Main Display This area contains the core information. It changes according to the current
context and preferences of the user.
Status Bar Contains popup text on the currently highlighted option (mouse-over).
Information Bar Re-iterates the application type and other general information.
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Configuration File
Contains the options to Load/Save/Create New configuration files, as well as saving/printing the current
report in focus in the Main Display. This is visible even if no document is loaded.
New
Create a new file to store all the programmed information for one SFC332LP Flow Computer. After a file
is opened it becomes the currently active file, its contents can be viewed and its parameters can be edited.
Open
Use this function to open an existing configuration file. After a file is opened it becomes the currently
active file, its contents can be viewed and its parameters can be edited. When this function is chosen a list
of existing configuration files is displayed. Select the file to be opened.
Close
Close or exit configuration file.
Save
When permanent modifications are performed on a file, user must save the new changes before exiting the
program, or proceeding to open a different file.
Save As
Use Save As to save the parameters in the currently active file (that is, the parameter values currently being
edited) to a new file. The original file will remain in memory.
Save As Text
Save the parameters in the currently active file as a text file
Save Report
Save the current report is being displayed. The report is saved in HTML format. This option is disabled if
no report is being displayed.
Print Report
Print the current report is being displayed. This option is disabled if no report is being displayed.
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VIEW
View Drawings
Select the wiring diagram to be displayed. (See details in chapter 1)
Back Panel
Analog Input
RTD
Analog Output
Status Input
Switch Output
Turbine
Densitometer
RS 232
RS 485
Jumpers
I/O Expansion
Prover/Expansion
Dimensions
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TOOLS
Provides access to the Communication Settings, Meter Configuration, Security Control and general
Software Preferences.
TIME OUT
The amount of time in seconds the program will wait for an answer from the flow computer.
RETRY T IMES
Retry times for the program to communicate with the flow computer in case of timeout.
FLOW CONTROL
DTR Control
Specifies the DTR flow control. Enable turns ON the DTR line during the connection. Handshake turns on
DTR handshaking. Disable turns off the DTR line.
RTS Control
Turns the RTS flow control on and off. The Enable option turns ON the RTS line during the connection.
The Handshake option turns on RTS handshaking. Disable turns OFF the RTS line. Toggle specifies that
the RTS line is high if bytes are available for transmission. After all buffered bytes have been sent the RTS
line will be low.
CTS Control
Turns the CTS flow control on and off. To use RTS/CTS flow control, specify Enable for this option and
Handshake control for the RTS option.
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Baud Rate
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the SFC332 Flow
Computer for communication to occur.
Baud rate is defined as number of bits per second. The available selections are 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600.
Parity
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the SFC332 Flow
Computer for communication to occur.
RTU - NONE
ASCII - EVEN or ODD
Set the parity to match the Modbus Type.
Data Bits
Options available: 5, 6, 7, or 8. Generally used: 8 for RTU mod, 7 for ASCII mode.
Stop Bits
Options available: 1, 1.5, or 2. Generally used: 1.
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C O M M U N I C A T I O N T Y P E - M O D B U S O V E R IP ( U S E I N T E R N E T P R O T O C O L )
Check the box if you are planning to communicate using an Ethernet connection instead of a serial
connection.
IP Address
IP Address of the target Flow Computer. This address must follow the addressing standard xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
You must provide both IP Address and Port in order to communicate with a flow computer.
Port
In conjunction with the IP Address, a port number must be specified. The default port number for
Ethernet bridges is 502 but it can be any number.
Protocol
Protocol to be used through the Ethernet connection. Modbus TCP, also known as Modbus Ethernet
consists of a Modbus message without CRC wrapped by a TCP/IP message. This protocol is generally used
by industrial Modbus to Ethernet converters. The TCP/IP encapsulation also known as TCP/IP Pass
through Mode consists of a regular Modbus message embedded in a TCP/IP message. This protocol is
generally used by general purpose Ethernet to Serial converters.
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Meter Configuration
Company Name
Up to 20 characters. The company name appears in the reports.
Meter Location
Up to 20 characters. The meter location appears in the reports.
Meter Bank
Single or two meters run configuration per individual Smart Flow Computer. Enter '1', if two meters are
connected to the flow computer.
Single or Dual Streams
Single stream can be single or dual meter bank. Dual streams allow independent products on each stream
simultaneously.
Bi-Directional
This feature allows a status input to give direction for meter one and two, just meter one, meter two, or the
use of the flow computer phase angle feature. The phase angle require dual pickups, therefore this feature is
only available with single meter setup only. The phase angle feature relies on high precision quadrature
decoder that gives quick and precise direction detection. Bi-directional totalizers will totalize accordingly.
Station Total
Station total can add meter one and two, subtract meter one from meter two, or just ignore this feature by
selecting none.
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Run Switching
Run switching is used to switch from tube one to tube two, when flow rate reaches certain limits. The
Smart Flow Computer has one active output that can be dedicated to this function. The time delay allows
for some delay in switching.
Note: if Run Switching is being used, then the meter should be configured for a
single stream (see Set Up under Meter).
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ME TER D ATA
Meter ID
Up to 8 characters. This function will serve as Meter Tag.
Unit of Measurement
Select desired units in BBL, GAL, Litter, or M3. User must insures that K Factor value selected is for the
designated unit of measurement. If K factor was selected as 1000, then the units of measurement must
reflect 1000 pulses per the unit volume selected.
Flow Rate Precision
Flow rate indication will carry the programmed decimal positions.
K Factor
K Factor is the number of pulses per unit volume, i.e. 1000 pulses/barrel. The tag on the meter would
normally indicate the K Factor.
Flow Cutoff Frequency (0-99)
The Smart Flow Computer will quit totalizing, when frequency is below the set limit. This feature is to
reduce noise effect when the meter is down for period of time. The totalizer will stop totalizing when the
frequency is below the cut off limit.
Gross Flow Rate Low/High Limit
The high/low flow rate alarm is activated, when gross flowrate exceeds or is below the set limit. The alarm
will be documented with time, date, and totalizer.
Select Mass Pulse
Check box to use mass pulse input.
Retroactive Meter Factor
If zero is selected, the meter factor will not apply to the entire batch. It will only apply from the time the
new meter factor is entered. Retroactive in the other hand will apply to the entire batch and the entire batch
is re-calculated, using the new meter factor.
Threshold and Linear Factor
Enter the different correction factors for the meter at different flow rates. The flow computer will perform
linear interpolation. Notice that even though using this feature enhances the measurement accuracy,
performing audit trail on a linearized meter factor is very difficult.
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Turbine Diagnose
The DFC Flow Computer is able to determine conditions of the turbine beyond 1956 level A Security level.
This is performed by detecting each blade and each revolution with 2 mhtz clock. Conditions affecting
repeatability are detected. Other conditions such as missing blades, bent blade, deteriorating pickup coil
are also detected.
Number of blades
Number of blades or buttons are required in order to compare the same blade to itself on each revolution.
Minimum Flowrate Threshold
Enter the minimum threshold for the beginning of the diagnostic.
Maximum Flowrate Threshold
Enter the maximum flowrate threshold for the diagnostic. It represents the maximum operating flowrate.
Revolution Error %
Revolution error represents a filter jitter in the flow profile.
Blade Error %
Blade error represents the maximum gap error in the machining of the turbine
Profile Error %
Profile error is the general rotational characteristic of the turbine.
Sensitive Factor
The DFM Flow Computer updates diagnostic errors before an alarm occurs.
Diagnostic Update
The DFM Flow Computer updates diagnostic data every one up to ten minutes.
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BATCH SETUP
Batch Type
Batch Description
Type
0 If daily batch selected, the batch will end at the day start hour
1 On demand type will end the batch, when the Smart Flow Computer is requested to end the batch
manually
2 Weekly based batch type will end batch at day start hour on Monday
3 Flow based batch type will end batch when flow drops below cut off frequency
4 Manual batch end with automatic product selection
5 Automatic batch end when density change to a new level and holds for 5 seconds
*Note: To use 4 or 5, batch scheduling has to be disabled.
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PR O D UCT DA TA
Product Name
Up to 16 characters.
Table Selection
0= 5A/6A 6= 23B/24B 12= API2565-Propylene
1= 6A 7= 24B 13= API2565-Ethylene
2= 5B/6B 8= OLD23/24 14= ASTM1550-Butadiene
3= 6B 9= OLD24 15= New23/24
4= 23A/24A 10= 24C 16= New24
5= 24A 11= 6C
Table A is for Crude, the Table B is for refined products, the Table C is for special products - butadiene,
toluene. OLD Tables are used in for LPG and NGLs.
Crude oil, natural gasoline, drip gasoline JP4 use 6A,24A if density is known, and 5A/6A,23A/24A if live
densitometer is used. Gasoline, naphthalene, jet fuel, aviation fuel, kerosene, diesel, heating oil, furnace oil
use 5B/6B,23B/24B when live density is used. 6B, 24B when no live density is used. Benzene, toluene,
styrene, ortho-xylene, and meta-xylene, acetone use 6C/24C.
Gravity/Density @60
The gravity at 60 will be prompted only if the table selected, density at reference condition is known. (Even
table is selected). The gravity at 60 is used to calculate the volume correction factor.
Alpha T E-6
The Alpha T will be prompted only if table 6C or 24C is selected. Enter Alpha T value, the number entered
will be divided by 10-6.
Example: Entered Value 335 (Actual value 0.000335)
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FC C O M M U N I C A T I O N S E T T I N G S
Unit ID Number
The Unit ID Number is used strictly for communication purposes; it can take any value from 1 to 247.
Note: Do not duplicate the Unit ID number in a single communication loop!
This situation will lead to response collisions and inhibit communications
to units with duplicate ID numbers.
Only one master can exist in each loop.
Flow Computer Ports
Port #1 (RS485) /Port #2 (RS232) Modbus Type
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the SFC332
Flow Computer for communication to occur.
The Modbus Communication Specification is either Binary RTU or ASCII.
Port #1 (RS485) / Port #2 (RS232) Parity
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the SFC332
Flow Computer for communication to occur.
RTU – NONE
ASCII – EVEN or ODD
Set the parity to match the Modbus Type.
Port #1 (RS485) / Port #2 (RS232) Baud Rate
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the SFC332
Flow Computer for communication to occur.
Baud rate is defined as number of bits per second. The available selections are 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or
19200.
Port #1 (RS485) / Port #2 (RS232) RTS Delay
This function allows modem delay time before transmission. The SFC332 Flow Computer will turn the
RTS line high before transmission for the entered time delay period.
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PROVE DATA
Prover Report Number
The number that will appear in the proving report.
Prover Serial Number
The serial number of the prover that will appear in the proving report.
Prover Model
The prover model that will appear in the proving report.
Prover Size
The size of the prover in inches.
Prove Abort Time Out in Seconds
If the prove run was not achieved in the set time, then progress will be aborted. The reason for this function
is to accommodate the possibility the second detector switch was not triggered for one reason or another, or
the proving was launched from the wrong direction.
Number of Prove Runs to Average
Numbers 1-10 are for the consecutive runs to achieve good meter factor and pulse deviation within set
limit. After the number of prove runs to average is achieved within the pulse deviation limit, then the prove
runs will stop.
Number of Total Runs
Numbers 1-20 are the total number of allowable runs to achieve repeatability. The Smart Flow Computer
will attempt to achieve consecutive runs within the repeatability limit.
Prover Size
Enter the size of the prover.
Pulse Deviation
The pulse deviation limit is for setting the repeatability of runs. The Smart Flow Computer will try to
achieve consecutive runs within the programmed limits.
Highest of Counts Lowest of Counts
Pulse Deviation % 100
Lowest of Counts
Meter Factor Deviation
To implement proved meter factor, the deviation must be within this limits.
Proved Meter Factor Previous Meter Factor
Meter Factor Deviation % 100
Previous Meter Factor
Prover Type
0 = Ballistic type prover with piston action.
1 = Reduced type prover unidirectional with total pulse count less than 10,000.
2 = Reduced volume bi-directional with less than 10,000 pulses in each direction.
All the above will use the double chronometry method (pulse interpolation).
3 = Unidirectional big volume prover with pulse count over 10,000 counts
4 = Bi-directional large volume prover with pulse count in each direction exceeding 10,000 in
each direction
5 = Smith ballistic type prover with piston action.
6 = Master Meter Proving. (Master meter use densitometer frequency as input.)
Prove Seal
When prover seal signal is not available. The option for requiring prove ready signal is waived.
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333 chip is our most common prover controller chip. It uses a single detector switch. It is normal operation
is for Active Low switches commonly found in Piston SVPs like Calibron and Brooks. It also supports
Active High switches (sometimes called Reverse Polarity detector switch).
331 chip is generally used for Ball provers with dual detector switches like most traditional prover
controllers, one switch for start and one to stop. It also supports Active High single detector provers.
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PI D C O N T R O L C O N F I G U R A T I O N
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Temperature Resolution
Selection
0 decimals
1 decimals
2 decimals
Pressure Resolution
Selection
0 decimals
1 decimals
Temperature Assignment
0= Not Used 4= Analog#4 10 = Multi. Variable Module #1
1= Analog#1 5= RTD/Analog#5 11 = Multi. Variable Module #2
2= Analog#2 6= RTD/Analog#6 12 = Meter#1 Micro Motion
3= Analog#3 13 = Meter#2 Micro Motion
Pressure Assignment
0= Not Used 4= Analog#4 10 = Multi. Variable Module #1
1= Analog#1 5= Analog#5 11 = Multi. Variable Module #2
2= Analog#2 6= Analog#6 12 = Meter#1 Micro Motion
3= Analog#3 13 = Meter#2 Micro Motion
BS&W Assignment
0= Not Used 4= Analog#4
1= Analog#1 5= Analog#5
2= Analog#2 6= Analog#6
3= Analog#3
Spare Assignment
Spare input is used for display and alarm purpose only. It is not used in the calculation process. To read
spare input value, use the diagnostic screen.
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4mA
Enter the 4mA value for the 4-20mA transducer.
20mA
Enter the 20mA value for the 4-20mA transducer.
Lo/Hi Limit
Enter the low and high limits. When live value exceeds high limit or less than low limit, an alarm log will
be generated.
Maintenance Value
The value to be used when the transmitter fails, or while calibrating. For calibration, set fail code to 1 while
calibrating.
Fail Code
Fail Code Description
0 Always use the live value even if the transmitter failed.
1 Always use the maintenance value
2 Use maintenance value if transmitter failed.
i.e. 4-20mA is above 21.75 or below 3.25
RTD Input - OHM is above 156 or below 50
Multivariable DP INH2O is above 250 or below -250
Pressure PSI is above 3700 or below -20
Temperature Degrees F is above 900 or below -200
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Density Type
If live density is connected to the meter, user must enter the density type. Raw density frequency or a 4-
20mA input can be selected. This density will be used to calculate mass flow and net flow.
Density
Densitometer
Type
Type 0 None
Density 4–20 mA Type
Type 1 4–20 mA Type 0 Specific Gravity 4-20mA
Type 1 API Gravity 4-20mA
Type 2 Density Signal 4-20mA in GM/CC
Type 2 UGC
Type 3 Sarasota
Type 4 Solatron
Type 5 UGC2
Type 6 MicroMotion
Density 4-20mA Type
Note that this type of input requires the user to choose a subtype, as indicated in the table above.
Use Meter Temperature as Density Temperature
To allow the meter temperature to calculate the effect of temperature on the densitometer. Make sure the
meter and density temperature are similar to avoid measurement errors.
Use Meter Pressure as Density Pressure
This feature allows the user to assign the meter pressure to calculate the effect of pressure on the
densitometer. Take caution and make sure the pressure is very similar on the meter and densitometer to
avoid measurement errors.
Density Period Low/High Limits
Density Period is the time period in micro-second. The densitometer fails if the density period exceeds the
density period low or high limits. If the densitometer fails and density fail code is set to 2, the maintenance
value will be used.
Density Correction Factor
Enter the correction factor for the densitometer.
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*Product ID Bits
Product Product Product Product
Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Number
0 0 1 =1
0 1 0 =2
0 1 1 =3
1 0 0 =4
1 0 1 =5
1 1 0 =6
1 1 1 =7
Examples:
Assign Status Input #1 5
Assign Status Input #2 14
Assign Status Input #3 15
Assign Status Input #4 16
User is using status input #1 to monitor the flow direction of a bi-directional meter, and is using the
remaining three inputs to monitor the product ID.
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*Product ID Bits
Product Product Product Product
Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Number
0 0 1 =1
0 1 0 =2
0 1 1 =3
1 0 0 =4
1 0 1 =5
1 1 0 =6
1 1 1 =7
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TRANSDUCER TAG ID
Up to 8 alphanumeric ID number. The transmitters are referred to according to the TAG ID. All alarms
are labeled according to TAG ID.
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MODBUS SHIFT
Reassigns Modbus address registers on one Smart Flow Computer to variables for easy polling and
convenience. Use Modbus Shift to collect values in scattered Modbus registers into a consecutive order.
The Smart Flow Computer will repeat the assigned variables into the selected locations.
Note: some Modbus registers are 2 byte/16 bit, and some are 4 byte/32 bit. Register size incompatibility
could cause rejection to certain address assignments. Refer to the manual for more details and a listing of
the Modbus Address Table Registers.
Example: you want to read the current status of switches #1 and #2 (addresses 2617 and 2618) and the
Forward and Reverse Daily Gross Total for Meter #1 (Addresses 3173 and 3189). Make assignments such
Security Codes
Several levels of security codes have been selected to fit different levels of responsibility. Up to six
alphanumeric code can be used for each entry. If the security code is not used, then there will not be any
security code prompt in the menu.
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Modem Communication
PHONE BOOK
Phone Book lists all the phone numbers with the phone’s owner. New numbers can be added to the list.
DIAL
Select the desired phone number and press “Dial”. The status indicates the owner of each phone number
according to the Phone Book.
Example: T,9, 800-530-5539 instructs the dialer to use tone dialing, pause, dial 9 for an outside line, pause,
then dial the number.
PHONE BOOK
Phone Book lists all the phone numbers with the phone’s owner new numbers can be added to the list.
<Add> Add new entry to phonebook.
<Delete> Delete selected entry.
<Edit>. Modify selected entry.
<OK> Exit and save changes.
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Directory Settings
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OVERRIDE
Prover Override
PROVER TEMPE RATURE OVERRIDE
When there is no live prover temperature connected to the flow computer, user can enter override value to
be used in the proving calculations, or use the meter temperature.
PROVER PRESSURE OVERRIDE
When there is no live prover pressure connected to the flow computer, user can enter override value to be
used in the proving calculations, or use the meter pressure.
PROVER GRAVITY OVERRIDE
Prover gravity override will be used for liquid corrections for both meter and prover. Gravity override is
not used for batch correction, but only in the proving calculations.
PROVER SHAFT TEMPERATURE OVERRIDE
The shaft temperature override is used in piston type provers. The temperature for the shaft is normally the
ambient temperature.
P R O V E R CT L O R C P L O V E R R I D E
Enter the override value, the proving meter temperature and pressure correction will default to the override
value. Zero in the data entry indicates use calculated value.
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Meter Override
CURRENT BATCH PRESET
Enter the value to override the current batch preset or batch preset warning volume
ME TER FACTOR OVERRIDE
Enter Meter Factor to override the current batch meter factor. This meter factor is used only for the current
batch. If permanent modifications to the meter factor are needed, change the meter factor in the meter
factor file.
GRAVITY OVERRIDE
Enter Gravity Override to replace current gravity. The gravity override is a non-retroactive gravity and will
not override the product file gravity. It only applies to the current running batch.
BS & W O V E R R I D E
Enter the BS&W override for the current batch (none retroactive).
A L P H A T E- 6 O V E R R I D E
Enter Alpha T Override to the batch. It will not affect the Alpha T value in the product file. Alpha T is the
thermal expansion coefficient for the selected product. The flow computer divides by 1000000.
Example: 0.000355 = 355 / 1000000
ME TER TE MPERAT URE OVERRIDE
This value is entered when no live temperature is available, or different value from live value should be
used.
ME TER PRESSURE OVERRIDE
Pressure override can be used when no live pressure transmitter is connected to the Smart Flow Computer.
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PROVER
Prove Request
Enter the meter number to prove and then enter the prove sequence type. Single run sequence is one run
one way in unidirectional prover and round trip in bidirectional. Sequence will be a sequence of run to
achieve repeatability and meter factor.
Prove Abort
To abort a prove sequence if in progress.
Prover Diagram
Live run data flow diagram for the proving sequence, pulse counts valve sequencing, prover temperature,
prover pressure, meter temperature, and meter pressure.
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HISTORICAL DATA
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1. Tools: Provides access to the Communication Settings, Meter Configuration, Security Control and
general Software Preferences.
2. Calibration: Menu for the Calibration options of the individual inputs/outputs as well as display
control. Enabled only if a device is connected.
3. Override: Menu for Override options of the individual readings, as well as batch end control and
System resets. Enabled only if a device is connected.
4. Prover: Menu for requesting, aborting or displaying data about a Prove.
5. Historical Data: This menu deals with the generation and access of Reports.
6. Window: Window Control.
7. Help: Provides access to context help as well as version information. This is accessible even when
no document is loaded.
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This is called the menu bar. It consists primarily of series of topics–Port, Diag, and so forth. When
you move the cursor to a topic you will see a list–we will call it a menu list– of topics related to the main
topic on the menu bar.
At the bottom of the screen is the prompt bar. It informs you of appropriate actions that you can perform
while your cursor is at its present location. In this example:
you are informed that your valid choices are the four arrow (rignt, left,down, and up) keys, the <ENTER>
key, and the <F1> key.
Another important area of the screen is the filename area. This is the rightmost section of the menu bar; it
informs you what configuration file you are presently viewing and editing. In the example above, you are
editing the file . When you first begin the SFC sotware, however, it will display
because no file has yet been chosen. Until you choose a file to edit or view, by opening either an existing
file or a new one, you will not be able to move from the File menu item.
The center portion of the screen is simply called the viewing area. Here you view either various menu lists
or the prompt window associated with an item in a menu list after it is selected (that is, after you press
<ENTER>). When you are in a prompt window the message appears in the filename area.
Under certain conditions you will have a screen where the viewing area takes up the whole screen and the
menu and/or prompt bars disappear. Examples of these are: the wiring diagrams, the calibration windows,
and the Diag windows.
ABOUT
Displays the version number of EPROM
and PC configuration menu. Press <Esc> to
Exit.
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FILE
Open a File
Use this function to open an existing configuration
file. After a file is opened it becomes the currently
active file; its contents can be viewed and its
parameters can be edited.
Open a New File
Create a new file to store all the programmed
information for one Smart Flow Computer. You
are prompted for the new file’s name of eight
characters or less. If you enter the name of a pre-
existing file, the software informs you of this and
prompts you for your file’s name again. After a file
is opened it becomes the currently active file; its
contents can be viewed and its parameters can
be edited.
Delete a File
Delete a file when that file is no longer needed.
When this function is chosen a list of existing
configuration files is displayed. Use the arrow
keys to move the cursor to your selection, then
press <ALT><D> to delete the file.
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Load File
Use this function to exchange parameter values between the PC and the Smart Flow Computer. After this
action is performed all parameter values in the Smart Flow Computer and the currently active file in the PC
are identical.
To read all current parameters from the Smart Flow Computer to the currently active file in the PC, press
the <F2> function key; this is called “uploading”.
To write all current parameters from the currently active file in the PC to the Smart Flow Computer, press
the <F3> function key; this is called “downloading”.
View File
Unlike every other file function, View File does not act upon configuration files. Instead, View File allows
the user to view files that were previously captured in a report. For capturing data in a report, look for
these items under the Report menu header:
Prev. Hourly Data
Prev. Daily Data
Prev. Monthly Data
Alarm Data
Audit Trail Report
TicKet Report
Auto Data Retrieval
Current Data
When viewing a file use PageUp and PageDown to browse through it.
Save As
Use Save As to save the parameters in the currently active file (that is, the parameter values currently being
edited) to a new file. You are prompted for the new file’s name of eight characters or less. If you enter the
name of a pre-existing file, the software informs you of this
and prompts you for your file’s name again.
The original file will remain in memory.
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Save
When permanent modifications are performed on a file,
user must save the new changes before exiting the
program, or proceeding to open a different file.
Save and Exit
Exit the program and save the parameters that were
changed.
Exit
Exit without saving new modified parameters.
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PORT
PC Communication Set Up
Mo db us T yp e
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the Smart Flow
Computer for communication to occur.
The Modbus Communication Specification is either Binary RTU or ASCII.
P ar it y
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the Smart Flow
Computer for communication to occur.
RTU - NONE
ASCII - EVEN or ODD
Set the parity to match the Modbus Type.
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Bau d Rat e
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the
Smart Flow Computer for communication to occur.
Baud rate is defined as number of bits per second. The available selections are 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600.
Tr an sm it De la y
This Delay in milliseconds is used to allow hand-shaking between the PC and the Smart Flow Computer.
The PC will hold the RTS line high for the specified Transmit Delay time. After that time expires the data
stream will begin transmitting. Transmit Delay is applicable regardless of the type of communication with
the Smart Flow Computer (RS-232 or RS-485).
This function can be very useful, especially when using a half-duplex RS-485 port; it allows the RS-485
port to turn off. A delay of 50 milliseconds is normally sufficient.
Flow Computer Communication Set Up
Unit I D Nu mbe r
The Unit ID Number is used strictly for communication purposes; it can take any value from 1 to 247.
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the
Smart Flow Computer for communication to occur.
The Modbus Communication Specification is either Binary RTU or ASCII.
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Po rt # 1 P a rit y
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the
Smart Flow Computer for communication to occur.
RTU - NONE
ASCII - EVEN or ODD
Set the parity to match the Modbus Type.
Po rt # 1 B aud R at e
Note: this parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the
Smart Flow Computer for communication to occur.
Baud rate is defined as number of bits per second. The available selections are 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600.
Po rt # 1 RT S D el a y
This function allows for a modem or radio delay time before transmission. The Smart Flow Computer will
turn the RTS line high before transmission for the entered time delay period.
Po rt # 2 B aud R at e
Baud rate is defined as number of bits per second. The available selections are 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600.
Po rt # 2 Mo dbu s T yp e
Note: This parameter must be set the same for both the PC and the
Smart Flow Computer for communication to occur.
The Modbus Communication Specification is either Binary RTU or ASCII.
Po rt # 2 P a rit y
RTU - NONE
ASCII - EVEN or ODD
Set the parity to match the Modbus Type.
S el ec t 0 =RT S , 1 = Pr int er
RTS line has dual function selection : either RTS for driving request to send or transmit to serial printer.
To use serial printer interface for printing reports, ie. batch, daily, and interval Connect the serial printer to
RTS and common return, and select 1 for printer.
Po rt 2 RT S D e la y
This function allows modem delay time before transmission. The Smart Flow Computer will turn the RTS
line high before transmission for the entered time delay period.
P rin te r B aud r at e
Baud rate is defined as number of bits per second. The available selections are 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600.
P rin te r Nu mb er of Nu ll s
This function is used because no hand shaking with the printer is available and data can become garbled as
the printer’s buffer is filled. The Smart Flow Computer will send nulls at the end of each line to allow time
for the carriage to return. Printers with large buffers do not require additional nulls. If data is still being
garbled, try reducing the baud rate to 1200.
Me t e r Mi c ro Mot i on I D
Enter the ‘Micro Motion ID’ for the Serial Peripheral Interface.
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Dial
Use the cursor arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired phone number and press <ENTER>. Dial’s
display indicates the owner of each phone number according to the Phone Book.
Dial cannot add new phone numbers; it can only dial numbers that have previously been entered in the
Phone Book.
Example: T,9,1800-530-5539 instructs the dialer to use tone dialing, pause, dial 9 for an outside line,
pause, then dial the number. See Phone Book for more information.
Phone Book
Phone Book lists all the phone numbers with the phone’s owner New numbers can be added to the list.
<Arrow Keys> Select Number to Modify or Delete.
<A> Add new entry to phonebook.
<ALT><D> Delete selected entry.
<M> or <ENTER> Modify selected entry.
<Esc> Exit and save changes.
Phone Book Edit
Type name, press <TAB>, and type phone number. Press <ENTER> to save, <Esc> to leave entry
unchanged.
In the phone number the following codes may be used:
<0-9> Dial digit
<P> Change to pulse dialing
<T> Change to tone dialing
<Comma> Pause
Example: T,9,1800-530-5539 instructs the dialer to use tone dialing, pause, dial 9 for an outside line,
pause, then dial the number.
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Modem Setup
<Modem Dial Prefix> Enter the string sent to the modem before the phone number.
Normally either "ATDT" (dial tone) or "ATDP" (dial pulse)
<Modem Dial Suffix> Enter the string sent to the modem after the phone number.
Normally just "^M" (CR)
<Modem Hang up String> Enter the string sent to the modem to hang-up the phone.
See your modem manual for other characters.
Hang-up Phone
Press <ENTER> to send the Modem Hang-up string (Defined in Modem Setup) to the modem.
Note : Hand shake and error checking should be turned off. Commands
to turn off the hand shake vary between modems. Check your
modem manual. Typical command - AT&K0, AT&Y0.
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DIAG
Diagnostic Data shows real-time, live data. Use it to monitor switch outputs, status inputs, analog
inputs and outputs, analog frequency, failure codes and so forth. To control the switch outputs manually
use the <F8> function key, press the SPACE BAR to change activity, and use <ENTER> key to move to
next switch.
Turbine Diagnos
Turbine Diagnostic Data The DFM Flow Computer is able to determine conditions of the
turbine beyond 1956 level A Security level. This is performed by detecting each blade and each revolution
with 2 mhtz clock. Conditions affecting repeatability are detected. Other conditions such as missing
blades, bent blade, deteriorating pickup coil are also detected.
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Meter Run configuration for the current configuration file . Live data are displayed above the transmitters’
icons. Response of the various metering devices is indicated in either standard US or metric units, per the
chart below.
1. Standard
Metric Units
US Units
Flow Rate (Mass) MLb KG
DP Inches H2O column Millibars
Pressure PSIG Bars
Temperature °F °C
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PROVER
The SFC332 is a dual meter run bi-directional flow computer for the measurement of liquid products and
can also be used to prove a meter. To prove a meter, prove and meter data need to be configured. Enter a
temperature or pressure override value if no live input is used. Prover operation will not work with the
wrong prover controller chip-333 (a single detector switch), or chip-331 (dual detector switches)
If “Master Meter Proving” is configured, the master meter uses densitometer frequency (frequency input#3)
as input and it does not use prover controller chip.
Prove Request
Enter the meter number to prove and then enter the prove sequence type. Single run sequence is one run
one way in uni-directional prover and round trip in bi-directional. Sequence will be a sequence of run to
achieve repeatability and meter factor.
Prover Temperature Override
When there is no live prover temperature connected to the flow computer, user can enter override value to
be used in the proving calculations, or use the meter temperature.
Prover Pressure Override
When there is no live prover pressure connected to the flow computer, user can enter override value to be
used in the proving calculations, or use the meter pressure.
Prover Gravity Override
Prover gravity override will be used for liquid corrections for both meter and prover. Gravity override is
not used for batch correction, but only in the proving calculations.
Prover Shaft Temperature Override
The shaft temperature override is used in piston type provers. The temperature for the shaft is normally the
ambient temperature.
CTL or CPL Override
Enter the override value, the proving meter temperature and pressure correction will default to the override
value. Zero in the data entry indicates use calculated value.
Prove Data
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PROVER TYPE
0 = Ballistic type prover with piston action.
1 = Reduced type prover uni-directional with total pulse count less than 10,000.
2 = Reduced volume bi-directional with less than 10,000 pulses in each direction.
All the above will use the double chronometry method (pulse interpolation).
3 = Uni-directional big volume prover with pulse count over 10,000 counts
4 = Bi-directional large volume prover with pulse count in each direction exceeding 10,000 in
each direction
5 = Smith ballistic type prover with piston action.
6 = Master Meter Proving. (Master meter use densitometer frequency as input.)
DETECTOR SWITCH
Provers are always fitted with dual detector switches. Because of wiring considerations, many times both
detectors are paralleled together. Select single detector, when both detectors are paralleled together. Select
dual detector, when two isolated signals are used. Prover operation will not work with the wrong prover
controller chip.
333 chip is our most common prover controller chip. It uses a single detector switch. It is normal operation
is for Active Low switches commonly found in Piston SVPs like Calibron and Brooks. It also supports
Active High switches (sometimes called Reverse Polarity detector switch).
331 chip is generally used for Ball provers with dual detector switches like most traditional prover
controllers, one switch for start and one to stop. It also supports Active High single detector provers.
Si ngl e D et ect or D el a y
When single detector is used. Hysteresis time is required to insure proper debounce time. 100 milliseconds
is sufficient in most cases.
P ro ve Se a l
When prover seal signal is not available. The option for requiring prove ready signal is waived.
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Numb e r of T ot a l Run s
Numbers 1-20 are the total number of allowable runs to achieve repeatability. The Smart Flow Computer
will attempt to achieve consecutive runs within the repeatability limit.
Ar e a T he r ma l Co ef f i c ien t E - 7 ( P ist on P ro v er )
This is the coefficient of expansion for prover wall
mild carbon 62.0 10-7/F 304 stainless 96.0 10-7/F
316 stainless 88.3 10-7/F 7–14 pH stainless 60.0 10-7/F
P re- tr a ve l in V olu m e
After the second detector switch is tripped. The Smart Flow Computer allows for certain delay period
proportional to time between prover run first and second detector switch. To allow for the prove ball to
stabilize, after the time expires, the launch sequence will be re-initiated.
P ro ve A bo rt T im e O u t in Se co nds
If the prove run was not achieved in the set time, then the prove will be aborted. The reason for this
function is to accommodate the possibility the second detector switch was not triggered for one reason or
another, or the proving was launched from the wrong direction.
PROVER VOLUME
The prover volume in barrels at reference conditions per water draw.
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PROVER DIAMETER
The diameter of the prover in inches.
Mo du lu s of E la st ic it y E + 0 7
The elasticity coefficient of prover wall material.
P ro ve r an d Me t e r T e mpe r at u r e De vi at ion
This will set the limit between the meter and prover temperature. If the difference between the meter and
prover temperature is above the set limit the prove will be aborted
PULSE DEVIATION
The pulse deviation limit is for setting the repeatability of runs. The Smart Flow Computer will try to
achieve consecutive runs within the programmed limits.
Highest of Counts Lowest of Counts
Pulse Deviation % 100
Lowest of Counts
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Us e Me t er T emp e r at u re 1 = Ye s
If there is no prover temperature mounted on the prover, assign the meter temperature to be used for prover
corrections.
Us e Me t er P re s su re 1 = Y es
If there is no prover pressure mounted on the prover, assign the meter pressure to be used for prover
corrections.
P ro ve r P r e ss ur e A s s i gnm ent
The Smart Flow Computer provides 4 analog inputs. In order for the Smart Flow Computer to read the live
input, the input must be properly assigned and properly wired.
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P R O V E R T E M P E R A T U R E L O /H I L I M I T
Enter the low and high limits. When live value exceeds high limit or less than low limit, a alarm log will be
generated.
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Prover Diagram
Live run data flow diagram for the proving sequence, pulse counts valve sequencing, prover temperature
and prover pressure. meter temperature and pressure.
Previous Prove Report
Up to 16 previous proves can be stored and retrieve at any time. The prove reports are not associated with
certain product files but are in chronological order.
Single Prove Report
The previous single prove run report.
Prove Abort Report
The previous prove abort report.
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METER
Set Up
ME TER B ANK
Single or two meters run configuration per individual Smart Flow Computer. Enter '1', if two meters are
connected to the flow computer.
DUAL PULSE SECURITY
Prompted only if single meter is selected. The Smart Flow Computer allows up to two turbine pulse inputs.
Therefore dual pulse security will not allow the Smart Flow Computer to have more than one meter per
computer. The dual pulse security function will detect missing or extra pulses that occur on Channel A but
not Channel B, or vise versa. Error Pulses are detected and parity alarm is activated.
SINGLE OR DUAL STREAMS
Single stream can be single or dual meter bank. Dual streams allow independent products on each stream
simultaneously.
STATION TOTAL
Station total can add meter one and two, subtract meter one from meter two, or just ignore this feature by
selecting none.
BI-DIRECTIONAL
This feature allows a status input to give direction for meter one and two, just meter one, meter two, or the
use of the flow computer phase angle feature. The phase angle require dual pickups, therefore this feature
is only available with single meter setup only. The phase angle feature relies on high precision quadrature
decoder that gives quick and precise direction detection. Bi-directional totalizers will totalize accordingly.
COMMON PARAMETERS
This feature will allow the Flow Computer to use the transmitters on meter one to substitute and
compensate for meter two transmitters and higher range flow.
DENSITY TYPE
If live density is connected to the meter, user must enter the density type. Raw density frequency or a 4-
20mA input can be selected. This density will be used to calculate mass flow and net flow.
Density
Densitometer
Type
Type 0 None
Density 4–20 mA Type
Type 1 4–20 mA Type 0 Specific Gravity 4-20mA
Type 1 API Gravity 4-20mA
Type 2 Density Signal 4-20mA in GM/CC
Type 2 UGC
Type 3 Sarasota
Type 4 Solatron
Type 5 UGC2
D E N S I T Y 4- 20 M A T Y P E
Note that this type of input requires the user to choose a subtype, as indicated in the table above.
USE METER TE MPERAT URE AS DENS ITY TEMPERATURE
To allow the meter temperature to calculate the effect of temperature on the densitometer. Make sure the
meter and density temperature are similar to avoid measurement errors.
USE METER PRESSURE AS DENS ITY PRESSURE
This feature allows the user to assign the meter pressure to calculate the effect of pressure on the
densitometer. Take caution and make sure the pressure is very similar on the meter and densitometer to
avoid measurement errors.
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METER DATA
ME TER ID
Up to 8 characters. This function will serve as Meter Tag.
FLOW CUTOFF FREQUENCY
The Smart Flow Computer will quit totalizing, when frequency is below the set limit. This feature is to
reduce noise effect when the meter is down for period of time. The totalizer will stop totalizing when the
frequency is below the cut off limit.
GROSS FLOWRATE DE CIMAL
Flow rate indication will carry the programmed decimal positions.
SELECT MASS PULSE (0=NO,1=YES )
Flow rate indication will carry the programmed decimal positions.
K FACTOR
K Factor is the number of pulses per unit volume, i.e. 1000 pulses/barrel. The tag on the meter would
normally indicate the K Factor.
G R O S S F L O W R A T E L O W /H I G H L I M I T
The high/low flow rate alarm is activated, when gross flowrate exceeds or is below the set limit. The alarm
will be documented with time, date, and totalizer.
RETROACT IVE METER F ACTOR
If zero is selected, the meter factor will not apply to the entire batch. It will only apply from the time the
new meter factor is entered. Retroactive in the other hand will apply to the entire batch and the entire batch
is re-calculated, using the new meter factor.
U N IT O F ME AS U RE ME NT
Select desired units 0=BBL, 1=GAL,2=Litter,3=M3. User must insures that K Factor value selected is for
the designated unit of measurement. If K factor was selected as 1000, then the units of measurement must
reflect 1000 pulses per the unit volume selected.
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TURBINE DIAGNOS
The DFM Flow Computer is able to determine conditions of the turbine beyond 1956 level A Security
level. This is performed by detecting each blade and each revolution with 2 mhtz clock. Conditions
affecting repeatability are detected. Other conditions such as missing blades, bent blade, deteriorating
pickup coil are also detected.
NUMBE R OF BLADES
Number of blades or buttons are required in order to compare the same blade to itself on each revolution.
Mi n im um F l ow r at e Th re sh old
Enter the minimum threshold for the beginning of the diagnostic.
Ma x i mu m F low r at e T hr es hol d
Enter the maximum flowrate threshold for the diagnostic. It represents the maximum operating flowrate.
Re vo lut i on E r ro r %
Revolution error represents a filter jitter in the flow profile.
Bl ad e E r ro r %
Blade error represents the maximum gap error in the machining of the turbine
P rof il e E r ro r %
Profile error is the general rotational characteristic of the turbine.
S en sit iv e Fa ct o r
The DFM Flow Computer updates diagnostic errors before an alarm occurs.
Di agno st ic U pd at e
The DFM Flow Computer updates diagnostic data every one up to ten minutes.
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PRODUCT DATA
PRODUCT NAME
Up to 16 characters.
TABLE SELECTION
0= 5A/6A 5= 24A 10= 24C
1= 6A 6= 23B/24B 11= 6C
2= 5B/6B 7= 24B 12= API2565-Propylene
3= 6B 8= OLD23/24 13= API2565-Ethylene
4= 23A/24A 9= OLD24 14= ASTM1550-Butadiene
Table A is for Crude, the Table B is for refined products, the Table C is for special products - butadiene,
toluene. OLD Tables are used in for LPG and NGLs.
Crude oil, natural gasoline, drip gasoline JP4 use 6A,24A if density is known, and 5A/6A,23A/24A if live
densitometer is used. Gasoline, naphthalene, jet fuel, aviation fuel, kerosene, diesel, heating oil, furnace oil
use 5B/6B,23B/24B when live density is used. 6B,24B when no live density is used. Benzene, toluene,
styrene, Ortho-xylene, and meta-xylene, acetone use 6C/24C.
G R A V I T Y / D E N S I T Y @ 60
The gravity at 60 will be prompted only if the table selected, density at reference condition is known. (Even
table is selected). The gravity at 60 is used to calculate the volume correction factor.
A L P H A T E- 6
The Alpha T will be prompted only if table 6C or 24C is selected. Enter Alpha T value , the number
entered will be divided by 10-6.
Example : Entered Value 335 (Actual value 0.000335)
Product Meter Factor/Specific Gravity
Enter the meter factor for each product. This will be the default value used at the beginning of each new
batch. Changing the value during the batch will not affect the meter factor for the current batch. To
change current batch meter factor, use the "Meter Factor Override" entry. Changing the meter factor in the
product meter factor file only applies the next time this product is selected.
Flowing specific gravity will determine which product is running, the specific gravity has to maintain in the
product SG range for at least 5 seconds before a product shift occurs. If batch is set to manual, the ‘Flow
Computer’ will compare specific gravity and use the product nearest specific gravity value, when end batch
command is required.
Linear Factor
Enter the different correction factors for the meter for the different flow rates. The Smart Flow Computer
will perform linear interpolation. Please note that even though using this feature enhances the
measurement accuracy and rangability, performing an audit trail on a linearized meter factor is very
difficult.
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OTHER PARAMETERS
D A Y S T A R T H O U R ( 0- 23 )
Day start hour is used for batch operation. If daily batch is selected, the batch will end at day start hour, all
batch totalizers and flow weighted values are reset.
COMPANY NAME
Up to 20 characters. The company name appears in the reports.
ME TER LOCAT ION
Up to 20 characters. Meter location will appear in the reports.
FLOW RATE SELECTION
The flow rate will be based on daily basis, hourly, or minute.
FLOW RATE AVERAGE SECOND
Flow rate averaged 1-10 is for fluctuating flow rate conditions. This number is used to perform averaging
on the current flow rate by adding it to the previous seconds flow rate, and then display an averaged
smoothed number. Only low resolution pulse meter requires this function.
OLD TABLE GRAVITY UNIT
If old table 23/24 is selected, and gravity units are required in API units
DIS ABLE ALARMS
When the alarm function is disabled, alarms will not be logged. Alarms are also not logged if turbine
frequency is below cut of limit.
PRINT I NTERVALS IN MI NUTES
When the second port of Smart Flow Computer is configured as printer port, then a snapshot report can be
printed at any minute combination. (i.e. every five minutes, every hour, or every ten hours).
G M/ CC C O N V E R S I O N F A C T O R
This factor is used to reference the density to density of water (i.e. .999012) to establish specific gravity.
W E I G H T O F H 2O I N V A C @6 0 D E G .F
The weight of one barrel of water under vacuum conditions. (i.e. 350.1616 Lb/barrel)
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
Local pressure or contracted atmospheric pressure. (i.e. 14.696 psi)
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RUN SWITCHING
Run switching is used to switch from tube one to tube two, when flow rate reaches certain limits. The
Smart Flow Computer has one active output that can be dedicated to this function. The time delay allows
for some delay in switching.
Note: if Run Switching is being used, then the meter should be configured for a
single stream (see Set Up under Meter).
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BATCH PARAMETERS
Meter | Batch Parameters
D A Y S T A R T H O U R ( 0- 23 )
Day start hour is used for batch operation. If daily batch is selected, the batch will end at day start hour.
All batch totalizers and flow weighted values are reset.
BATCH TYPE
0=If daily batch selected, the batch will end at the day start hour.
1=On demand type will end the batch, when the Smart Flow Computer is requested to end the batch manually.
2=Weekly based batch type will end batch at day start hour on Monday.
3=Flow based batch type will end batch when flow drops below cut off frequency.
4=Manual batch end with automatic product selection.
5=Automatic batch end when density change to a new level and holds for 5 seconds.
To use 4 or 5, batch scheduling has to be disabled.
SELECT 0=MONDAY
Select the day of the week to end batch (0=Monday)
TICKET NUMBER
This number will increment by one at the end of batch.
End Batch
The batch will end if requested through this menu. The current batch totalizer and flow weighted data will
reset to zero. Non-resettable totalizers are not affected by the batch resetting.
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INPUT/OUTPUT
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MAINTENANCE VAL UE
The value to be used when the transmitter fails, or while calibrating. For calibration, set fail code to 1 while
calibrating.
FAIL CODE
Fail Code 0: always use the live value even if the transmitter failed.
Fail Code 1: always use the maintenance value
Fail Code 2: use maintenance value if transmitter failed. i.e. 4-20mA is above 21.75 or below
3.25)
D E N S I T Y P E R I O D L O W /H I G H L I M I T S
Density Period is the time period in micro-second. The densitometer fails if the density period exceeds the
density period low or high limits. If the densitometer fails and density fail code is set to 2, the maintenance
value will be used.
Transducer Tag ID
Up to 8 alphanumeric ID number. The transmitters are referred to according to the TAG ID. All alarms
are labeled according to TAG ID.
Calibration
See details in chapter 1.
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The following PID data entries are for version sfc.3.16, pc.3.07 and higher
PID Tuning
FLOW CONTROLLER GAIN
Enter the flow controller gain. (Allowable range 0-10)
FLOW CONTROLLER RESET
Enter the flow controller reset per minutes (Allowable range 0-10)
PRESSURE CONTROLLER GAIN
Enter the pressure controller gain. (Allowable range 0-10)
PRESSURE CONTROLLER RESET
Enter the pressure controller reset per minutes (Allowable range 0-10)
PID Configuration
USE FLOW LOOP
Enter ‘1’ if flow loop is used or configured in the PID control.
FLOW LOOP MAX IMUM F LOW RATE
Enter maximum flow rate threshold for the PID. It represents the maximum operating flow rate.
FLOW SET POINT
Enter the flow rate set point.
FLOW ACTING – FORWARD OR REVERSE
Enter ‘0’ if valve closes when flow drops.
Enter ‘1’ if valve open when flow drops.
USE PRESSURE LOOP
Enter ‘1’ if pressure loop is used or configured in the PID control.
PRESSURE MAX IMUM
Enter maximum pressure threshold for the PID. It represents the maximum operating pressure.
PRESSURE SET POINT
Enter the pressure set point.
PRESSURE ACTING – FORWARD OR REVERSE
Enter ‘0’ if valve closes when pressure drops.
Enter ‘1’ if valve open when pressure drops.
PID- Operating
It displays PID output percentage. Press F8 to change setups. After entering the new data, press F3 to
download new data and start PID loop. Press F10 to switch between meter 1 and meter 2.
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*Product ID Bits
Product Product Product Product
Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Number
0 0 1 =1
0 1 0 =2
0 1 1 =3
1 0 0 =4
1 0 1 =5
1 1 0 =6
1 1 1 =7
Examples:
Assign Status Input #1 5
Assign Status Input #2 14
Assign Status Input #3 15
Assign Status Input #4 16
User is using status input #1 to monitor the flow direction of a bi-directional meter, and is using the
remaining three inputs to monitor the product ID.
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*PRODUCT ID BITS
Product Product Product Product
Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Number
0 0 1 =1
0 1 0 =2
0 1 1 =3
1 0 0 =4
1 0 1 =5
1 1 0 =6
1 1 1 =7
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Modbus Shift
Reassigns Modbus address registers on one Smart Flow Computer to variables for easy polling and
convenience. Use Modbus Shift to collect values in scattered Modbus registers into a consecutive order.
The Smart Flow Computer will repeat the assigned variables into the selected locations.
Note: some Modbus registers are 2 byte/16 bit, and some are 4 byte/32 bit. Register size incompatibility
could cause rejection to certain address assignments. Refer to the manual for more details and a listing of
the Modbus Address Table Registers.
Example: you want to read the current status of switches #1 and #2 (addresses 2617 and 2618) and the
Forward and Reverse Daily Gross Total for Meter #1 ( addresses 3173 and 3189). Make assignments such
as:
3082=2617
3083=2618
3819=3173
3821=3189
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REPORTS
Current Data - Snapshot Totalizer Updates
This report consists of two sections. The upper section is primarily the non-changing parameters, the
bottom section is the dynamic. Press any key to move from one section of the report to the other. Press
<F8> to pause, then press <F5> to print, or enter the file name and press <F6> to capture the snapshot data.
Previous Batch Data
Up to 50 previous batches are stored in the Smart Flow Computer. Select number of previous batches to be
displayed, printed, or captured.
Previous Hourly Data
Up to 50 previous hourly data are stored in the Flow Computer. Enter starting hour and date, the Smart
Flow Computer will go backward from that selected time and date. Current hour cannot be selected. Press
<F4> to display, then press <F5> to print, or enter the file name and press <F6> to capture the Previous
Hourly Report.
Previous Daily Data
Enter start date, and the Smart Flow Computer will move backward from the entered data and time. Up to
50 previous daily reports can be retrieved. Current day data cannot be retrieved. Press <F4> to display,
press <F5> to print, or enter the file name and press <F6> to capture the previous daily report.
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Ticket Report
Select: 0=Standard Report
1=Format Batch Report
Standard is the default batch report format that is programmed in the Smart Flow Computer. Format is
according to the formatted batch report. The SFC332LP Flow Computer allows the user to re-calculate any
of the previous 50 batches. The recalculation does not alter the stored data in the Smart Flow Computer. It
is only for printing purposes.
Cap tu re Fi l e Na me
Capture that file under specified name.
O v er r ide va lu es
If the values are left unchanged, the Smart Flow Computer will use the values stored in the historical bank.
Otherwise, it will use the values entered. (Any number other than -99.99).
Auto Data Retrieval
This function is made to replace printers and use a PC to poll the configured units on time basis (Hourly or
Daily). All parameters polled will be stored in the configured file name. Each unit ID will have an
individual file name. The PC or laptop must be on at the time it has to get the data, and the user must
activate that function by pressing <F3> and leaving the PC on. The data format can be either standard or
user defined format. This function is to eliminate the need for paper and make the process more
environmentally friendly. Echo to the local printer can be enabled where reports will be stored on hard
drive and printed to a parallel printer.
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WIRING
See the wiring diagrams in the Wiring section of Chapter 1, “Quick Start”.
To print wiring diagram, you have to run your Smart Flow
Computer software in Windows, then copy the entire screen onto
the Clipboard.
1. Type win and press <ENTER> (run window).
2. Point to MDOS Prompt and click.
3. Type "A:", and press <ENTER>.
4. Type "SFC332” and press <ENTER>.
5. Use arrow keys to move to Wiring and then to
the desired diagram.
6. Press <ALT>+ <ENTER>, then press <ALT>
+SPACEBAR to open Control menu for the
application.
7. From the Control menu, choose Edit, and then
choose Mark. A flashing rectangular cursor
appears at the upper left corner of the window.
8. Move the cursor to the first character you want to
select.
9. Mark the information you want to copy, and press <ENTER> to transfer the selected
information onto the Clipboard.
10. Start an application (Microsoft Word), Place the insertion point at the place you want
the information from the Clipboard to appear. From the application's Edit menu,
choose Paste.
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Print Files
The user can print the files that were captured. Turn on parallel printer, point the cursor to the desired file,
and then press <ENTER>.
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Reports
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Flow Equations — 3-1
Flow Rate
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 (𝑃𝑢𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑠/𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑠)
𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑽𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒆 − 𝐼𝑉 (𝐵𝐵𝐿/𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟) = × 3600
𝑁𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐾 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 (𝑃𝑢𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑠/𝐵𝐵𝐿)
𝐵𝑆𝑊
𝑵𝒆𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑽𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒆 − 𝑁𝑆𝑉 (𝐵𝐵𝐿/𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟) = 𝐼𝑉 × 𝐶𝑇𝐿 × 𝐶𝑃𝐿 × 𝐿𝑀𝐹 × (1 − )
100
No live density
𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟
Mass Flow Rate – (KLB/Hour) = 𝐼𝑉 × 𝐿𝑀𝐹 × (100 − 𝐵𝑆𝑊)% × 𝑆𝐺 ×
1000
Where:
LMF LF MF Linearization Factor Meter Factor
- T T (1 (0.8 T T ))
CTL e
Correction for temperature effect on liquid (ASTM D1250 )
T TActual - TReference
K 0 K1T
T Correction of expansion at reference temp.
T 2
141.5 Density o f Water
T Product density at reference temp.
API 131.5
where API API Gravity at refe rence temperature
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1
𝐶𝑃𝐿 = = 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑛 𝐿𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑑
1 − 𝐹 (𝑃 − 𝑃𝑒 )
K0 and K1 in the above equations are physical constants from the API Manual and are given in the table
below for various product types. However, for products between the jet group and gasoline use constants A
and B in the following equation:
B
T A
T 2
Product API Relative
Table K0 K1
Type Gravity Density
6A,23A Crude Oil 0-100 .6110 to 1.0760 341.0957 0.0
6B,23B Fuel Oil 0-137 .5270 to 1.0760 103.8720 0.2701
6B,23B Jet Group 37.1-47.9 .7890 to .8395 330.3010 0.0
6B,23B Gasoline 52.1-85 .6535 to .7705 192.4571 0.2438
Between Jet A= B=
6B,23B 48-52 .7710 to .7885
and Gasoline -0.00186840 1489.0670
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PROVE EQUATION
Prove IV Flowrate:
Pipe Prover :
Total (Pulses/sec)
3600
Pulses / BBL
Compact Prover :
BPV
3600
TDVOL
CorrectedProver Volume BPV CTSP CPSP CPLP CTLP
Total Counts
Meter Volume
K Factor
CorrectedMeter Volume Meter Volume CTLM CPLM
Corrected ProverVolume
Prove Meter Factor
Where : Corrected MeterVolume
BPV Base Prover Volume @ 60 F and 0 PSIG
CTLP Correction for the effect of Prover Temperature
CTL when T Actual Avg.Temp. at prover during a prove
CPLP Correction for the effect of Prover Pressure
CPL when P Avg. Pressure at prover during a prove
CTLM Volume Correction Factor of Meter Temperature
CTL when T Actual Avg.Temp. at meter during a prove
CPLM Correction for the effect of Meter Pressure
CPL when P Avg. Pressure at prover during a prove
Note:
Additional Information refer to “API Chapter 4 and Chapter 12” that describe full terms and rules for meter
proving.
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DENSITY EQUATIONS
Sarasota Density GM/CC
Sarasota density is calculated using the frequency signal produced by a Sarasota densitometer, and applying
temperature and pressure corrections as shown below
2 D0(t-T0 p ) 1 K(t-T0 p )
Corrected Density DCF
T0 p 2T0 p
Where :
T0p Tcoef (T - Tcal ) Pcoef (P - Pcal ) T0
DCF Density Correction Factor
D0 A Calibratio n constant, mass/volume (GM/CC)
t The densitomet er oscillatio n period in microsecon ds.
T Flowing temperatur e, F
T0 Calibratio n constant in microsecon ds
Tcoef Temperature coefficien t in microsecon ds/ F
P Flowing pressure in PSIG
Pcoef Pressure coefficien t in microsecon ds/PSIG
Pcal Calibratio n pressure in PSIG
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Dvos DP K r ( DP K j ) 3
Let K r 0.0 outside this range.
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Propylene Density
Density at flowing Temperature and pressure is calculated using API Chapter 11.3.3.2 (API 2565)
Temperature Range 20–165 F
Pressure Range Saturation–1600 PSIA
Ethylene Density
Ethylene density is calculated using API Chapter 11.3.3.2
Temperature Range 65–167 F
Pressure Range 200–2100 PSIA
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MODBUS PROTOCOL
TRANSMISSION MODE
ASCII RTU
DATA BITS 7 8
START BITS 1 1
PARITY EVEN, ODD NONE
STOP BITS 1 1
ERROR CHECKING LRC CRC
BAUD RATE 1200-9600 1200-9600
ASCII FRAMING
Framing is accomplished by using colon (:) character indicating the beginning of frame and carriage (CR),
line feed (LF) for the end of frame
ASCII MESSAGE FORMAT
ADDRESS FUNCTION DATA ERR\CHECK
: 2 CHAR 2 CHAR Nx2 CHAR 2 CHAR CR LF
8 BITS 16 BITS 16 BITS Nx16 BITS 16 BITS 8 BITS 8 BITS
RTU FRAMING
Frame synchronization is done by time basis only. The Smart Flow Computer allows 3.5 characters time
without new characters coming in before proceeding to process the message and resetting the buffer.
RTU MESSAGE FORMAT
ADDRESS FUNCTION DATA CRC
8 BITS 8 BITS Nx8 BITS 16 BITS
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FUNCTION CODE
To inform the slave device of what function to perform
FUNCTION ACTION
CODE
01
03 Read Strings or Multiple 16 Bits
16 Write Strings or Multiple 16 Bits
ERROR CHECK
LRC MO DE
The LRC check is transmitted as two ASCII hexadecimal characters. First, the message has to be stripped
of the: LF, CR, and then converted the HEX ASCII to Binary. Add the Binary bits and then two's
complement the result.
CR C MO D E
The entire message is considered in the CRC mode. Most significant bit is transmitted first. The message is
pre-multiplied by 16. The integer quotient digits are ignored and the 16-bit remainder is appended to the
message as the two CRC check bytes. The resulting message including the CRC, when divided by the
same polynomial (X16+X15+X2+1) at the receiver, which will give zero remainder if no error, has
occurred.
EXCEPTION RESPONSE
Exception response comes from the slave if it finds errors in communication. The slave responds to the
master echoing the slave address, function code (with high bit set), exception code and error check. To
indicate that the response is notification of an error, the high order bit of the function code is set to 1.
EXCEPTION CODE DESCRIPTION
01 Illegal Function
02 Illegal Data Address
03 Illegal Data Value
BROADCAST COMMAND
All units listen to Unit ID Zero, and no one will respond when the write function is broadcasted.
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MODBUS EXAMPLES
FUNCTION CODE 03 (Read Single or Multiple Register Points)
RTU MO DE - R E A D A D D R E S S 3 07 6
AS CI I MO D E - R E A D A D D R E S S 3 0 76
FUNC STARTING POINT # OF POINTS LRC
ADDR
CODE HI LO HI LO CHECK
: 30 31 30 33 30 43 30 43 30 30 30 31 45 42 CR LF
RESPONSE
FUNC BYTE DATA LRC
ADDR
CODE COUNT HI LO CHECK
: 30 31 30 33 30 32 30 30 30 31 46 39 CR LF
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2952-2960 Reserved
2961-2964 Multivar#1 SpareTag ID 8 Chars. Read/Write
2965-2968 Multivar#1 Pressure Tag ID 8 Chars. Read/Write
2969-2972 Multivar#1 Temperature Tag ID 8 Chars. Read/Write
2973-2976 Multivar#2 SpareTag ID 8 Chars. Read/Write
2977-2980 Multivar#2 Pressure Tag ID 8 Chars. Read/Write
2981-2984 Multivar#2 Temperature Tag ID 8 Chars. Read/Write
2985 Rserved
2986 Prover Shaft Temperature Fail Code 0 Inferred Read/Write
2987 Prover Shaft Temperature Assignment 0 Inferred Read/Write
2988 Meter#2 Turbine Diagnose 0 Inferred Read/Write
2989 Meter#2 Turbine Diagnose-No.of Blades 0 Inferred Read/Write
2990 Meter#2 Turbine Diagnose-Updates 0 Inferred Read/Write
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6101 Reserved
6103 Change Meter Factor Flag 0 Inferred Read
6105 Last Prove Data 1 – Date 0 Inferred Read
6107 Last Prove Data 1 – Time 0 Inferred Read
6109 Last Prove Data 1 – Temperature 2 Inferred Read
6111 Last Prove Data 1 – Pressure 1 Inferred Read
6113 Last Prove Data 1 – Gravity 4 Inferred Read
6115 Last Prove Data 1 – IV Flowrate 1 Inferred Read
6117 Last Prove Data 1 – Meter Factor 4 Inferred Read
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-36
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-37
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-38
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-39
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-40
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-41
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-42
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-43
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-44
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-45
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-46
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-47
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-48
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-49
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-50
CO D E
1 IV (Indicated Volume) 6 Batch Preset
2 Specific Gravity Out of Range 7 Down
3 Table.Temp. Out of Range 8 Start
4 Table.AlphaT Out of Range 9 API Out of Range
5 Batch Preset Warning
Note that CODE = 10 is not used.
ACO D E
Given in one hexadecimal byte (HEX 00):
in binary 00000000
bit 76543210
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-51
1 HI
2 LO
4 FAILED
5 OVERRANGE
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-52
Meter #1
2 Meter #2 33 Temperature
11 Product #1 35 Pressure
12 Product #2 37 Density
13 Product #3 39 Density Temperature
14 Product #4 41 Density Pressure
15 Product #5 32 BS&W
Tag ID
Meter #2
16 Product #6 34 Temperature
Product ID
17 Product #7 36 Pressure
18 Product #8 38 Density
19 Product #9 40 Density Temperature
20 Product #10 42 Density Pressure
21 Product #11 43 Spare #1
22 Product #12 44 Spare #2
23 Product #13 45 Analog Output #1
24 Product #14 46 Analog Output #2
25 Product #15
26 Product #16
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-53
Audi t Cod es
1 BS&W 44 Density Temp. @ 4 mA
Dens.T
Trans.Input Assignments
2 Meter Factor-Forward 45 Density Temp. @ 20 mA
3 Meter Factor-Reverse 46 Maintenance Value
Overrides
4 Gravity 47 Density Press. @ 4 mA
Dens.P
5 Alpha T 48 Density Press. @ 20 mA
6 Equilibrium Pressure 49 Maintenance Value
8 API 50 Spare #1 @ 4 mA
Spare1
9 Specific Gravity 51 Spare #1 @ 20 mA
10 Density 52 Maintenance Value
11 Alpha T E-6 53 Spare #2 @ 4 mA
Spare2
7 K Factor 54 Spare #2 @ 20 mA
12 Threshold #1 55 Maintenance Value
13 Threshold #2 56 Analog Output Limit @ 4 mA
14 Threshold #3
Forward
Meter Linear Factor Corrections 57 Analog Output Limit @ 20 mA
15 Threshold #4 58 Density Correction Factor
16 Linear Factor #1 59 GM/CC Conversion Factor
17 Linear Factor #2 60 Weight of H2O
18 Linear Factor #3 61 Atmospheric Pressure, PSIA
19 Linear Factor #4 62 Pulse Output #1 Volume
20 Threshold #1 63 Pulse Output #2 Volume
21 Threshold #2 150 Common Temperature
22 Threshold #3 151 Common Pressure
Reverse
36 Temp. @ 20 mA
37 Maintenance Value
38 Pressure @ 4 mA
Press.
39 Pressure @ 20 mA
40 Maintenance Value
41 Density/Gravity @ 4 mA
Density
42 Density/Gravity @20mA
43 Maintenance Value
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-54
Assignments
165 Temperature Assign. 173 Temperature Fail Code
Fail Codes
166 Pressure Assignment 174 Pressure Fail Code
Input
167 Densitometer Assign. 175 Densitometer Fail Code
168 Density Temp. Assign. 176 Density Temp. Fail Code
169 Density Press. Assign. 177 Density Press. Fail Code
170 Spare #1 Assignment 178 Spare #1 Fail Code
171 Spare #2 Assignment 179 Spare #2 Fail Code
180 ***SEE NOTE
NOTE: When Audit Code = 180, then the following Modbus Addresses
store the parameters indicated.
8501 System Start Date
8503 System Start Time
8505 System Failed Date
8507 System Failed Time
8509 Not Used
8511 Not Used
Audit Code
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-55
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-56
O T H E R A L A R M S ( M O D B U S A D D R E S S 9 49 5 )
4 Bytes in Hex - FF FF FF FF
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-57
Snapshot Report
FLOWRATE
FREQENCY ^9001 FREQUENCY ^9201 STATION
I.V. ^9041 ^9241 ^9411
ISV. ^9043 ^9243 ^9413
GSV. ^9045 ^9245 ^9415
NSV. ^9047 ^9247 ^9417
MASS ^9049 ^9249 ^9419
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-58
BATCH TOTAL
IV ^3451 ^3499 ^3581 ^3629 ^3721 ^3741
ISV ^3453 ^3501 ^3583 ^3631 ^3723 ^3743
GSV ^3455 ^3503 ^3585 ^3633 ^3725 ^3745
NSV ^3457 ^3505 ^3587 ^3635 ^3727 ^3747
MASS ^3459 ^3507 ^3589 ^3637 ^3729 ^3749
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-59
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Dynamic Flow Computers SFC332 Liquid Pulse Manual Modbus Data – 4-60
Hourly Report
3029 = Last Hour Request
Set last hour request to 1. (1=Latest, 50=Oldest)
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