Flow computers
FP-3031N
Flow computer for calculating compensated flow and thermal energy of steam, water and other liquid media and compensated flow of process gases with electronically registered results in wall-mounted case. Up to three different measurement system in one device.
Flow computer
• Simultaneous consumption calculations in up to three different measurement systems (A, B, C) for separate process lines
• Flow and energy balancing (X, Y, Z systems)
• 10 measurement inputs
• Alarm and control functions: 4 alarm and control thresholds for each measurement channel
• 4 semiconducting output relays: alarm and control functions, operation in pulse output mode with fixed pulse weight
• 1 or 2 optional 4-20mA analog outputs
• Advanced recording function allows storage of measurement results in the internal 2GB data memory
• Color graphic LCD TFT display
• USB port on front panel
• Ethernet port (Modbus TCP protocol, server www)
• RS-485 port (Modbus RTU protocol)
• Software for visualization of measurement results
• Wall-mounted case
• 19-buttons extended keyboard version (makes it easier to enter and edit numbers, text, formulas and passwords)
• Powered with 230V or 24 V
Version
Available in two versions
• Basic – implementation of one settlement system
• Extended – implementation of up to three settlement systems A, B, C
Applications for steam, liquids and technical gases
Process values and calculations relevant to a single installation application are grouped in one system named main application. FP-3031 flow computer can handle up to three independent main applications A, B or C. Configuration wizard helps to setup one of possible applications
• The flow and heat of a liquid medium
• The flow and delta heat of a liquid medium in a closed supply-return installation
• The flow and delta heat of a liquid medium in an installation with different supply and return flow rates
• The flow and heat of a steam
• The flow and delta heat in a closed steam-condensate installation
• The flow and delta heat in a steam-condensate installation with different steam and condensate flow rates
• The flow and delta heat in a steam-generating installation with the supplied water flow rate measured
• The flow of a gas
Flow rate measurement
• Mass flowmeters
• Volume flowmeters
• Differential pressure devices (orifices and nozzles) according to iteration algorithm according to PN-EN ISO 5167 standard (only for water and steam)
Inputs
The device has ten measurement inputs
• 3 x RTD/I, three inputs adapted for connection of resistance temperature sensors (Pt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni1000) and transducers with a 0/4‑20mA current output
• 4 x I, four inputs for interaction with 0/4‑20mA transducers only
• 3 x I/PULS, three inputs intended for connection of transducers with a 0/4‑20mA current output or with a pulse output (range 0.001Hz … 10kHz)
Measurement and additional calculations
• 8 additional channels: measurement of additional quantities or calculations
• Additional quantities are omitted when performing calculations related to the flow measurement system
• Calculated quantities may serve as auxiliary values or be used directly in measurement systems
Recording measurement results
• Recording to internal 2GB memory
• Checksum secured files – protection against result errors
• Recording frequency for main archive between 3 s and 24 h; define two recording frequencies, toggled upon exceeding the set alarm thresholds.
• Registration of counters, average, minimum and maximum values every 1 hour
Other functions
• Ability to measure, display and record additional values not related to settlement systems (eg condensate level in the tank)
• Algorithm of overshooting of the ordered power and of the excess energy meter with the possibility of registration saturation of superheated steam
• Advanced user and password system
• 1 or 2 optional 4-20mA analog outputs
• Available also in panel case – FP-3031
Application
The FP-30×1(N) series flow computers are used in many industries: power plants, CHPs, metallurgical, food, chemical, wood and paper industries, etc. Example of application: calculating the amount of energy produced at the power plant; measurement of the flow and energy of steam used in the food industry for production purposes (pasteurization of processed products).
This product is CE marked.
Declarations of Conformity are available on request.
| COMPENSATED FLOW AND HEAT ENERGY MEASUREMENT | |
| Accuracy of compensated steam, water, other liquid or technical gas flow | <2% (typically <0.5%) |
| Frequency of measurement and calculation results | 1 s |
| FRONT PANEL | |
| Display type | LCD TFT colour 272×480 px |
| Display size | 43.8 mm x 77.4 mm |
| Keyboard | 19 membrane buttons |
| LED indication | 3 LEDs 3-colour, red-orange-green |
| INPUTS ORGANIZATION | |
| FP-3031, FP-3031N | 3 x RTD/I: IN1, IN2, IN3
4 x I: IN4, IN5, IN6, IN7 3 x I/PULS: IN8, IN9, IN10 |
| RTD type analogue inputs | |
| Sensor type | Pt-100 x K, Ni-100 x K (K = 1..11)
K – multiplier, e.g.: for Pt-200 K = 2 |
| Measuring range | -200 .. +850 °C for Pt100 x K
-60 .. +150 °C for Ni100 x K |
| Sensor connection | 2- or 4-wire |
| Wire resistance compensation | Manual, in range -99.99 .. +99.99 ꭥ |
| Maximum resistance of connecting wires | 50 ꭥ |
| A/D converter resolution | 18 bits |
| Accuracy (at Ta = +20 °C) | ± 0.5 °C (typically ± 0.3 °C) |
| Temperature drift | Max ± 0.02 °C / °C |
| Galvanic isolation between inputs | No, common potential GND for all inputs |
| Galvanic isolation from supply voltage | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| 0/4-20mA type analogue inputs | |
| Signal type | 0-20mA or 4-20mA |
| Transmitter connection | Passive (supplied from measuring loop) or active converter |
| Input resistance | 100 W ±10% |
| Transmitters supply | 24 VDC / max 22 mA |
| A/D converter resolution | 18 bits |
| Accuracy (at Ta = +20 °C) | ±0.1% of the range (typically ±0.05% of the range) |
| Temperature drift | Max ±50 ppm / °C |
| Galvanic isolation between inputs | No, common potential GND for all inputs |
| Galvanic isolation from supply voltage | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| PULS type inputs (binary/pulse/frequency) | |
| Maximum input voltage | ±28 VDC |
| Galvanic isolation between inputs | No, common potential GND for all inputs |
| Galvanic isolation from supply voltage | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| Functions | State detection
Pulse counting Frequency measurement |
| Measuring range | 0.001 Hz .. 10 kHz
(0.001 Hz .. 1 kHz with filtrating capacitor) |
| Minimum impulse width | 20 ms
0.5 ms with filtrating capacitor |
| Accuracy (at Ta = +20 °C) | 0.02% |
| Configuration: OC/contact(1) | |
| Open circuit voltage | 12 V |
| Short circuit current | 12 mA |
| On/off threshold | 2.7 V / 2.4 V |
| (1)The default setting. | |
| Configuration: voltage input | |
| Input resistance | >10 kW |
| On/off threshold | 2.7 V / 2.4 V |
| Open circuit voltage | 12 V |
| Configuration: Namur | |
| High impedance state | 0.4 .. 1 mA |
| Low impedance state | 2.2 .. 6.5 mA |
| 4-20mA analogue output (optional) | |
| Number of outputs | 1 or 2 |
| Output signal | 4-20mA (3.6–22 mA) |
| Maximum voltage between I+ and I- | 28 VDC |
| Loop resistance (at Ucc = 24 V) | 0 .. 500 Ω |
| Converter resolution D/A | 16 bits |
| Accuracy | 0.5% |
| Current loop supply | External or internal power supply 24 VDC / 22 mA |
| Galvanic isolation between outputs | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| Galvanic isolation from supply voltage | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| Binary outputs (Solid State Relays) | |
| Number of outputs | 4 |
| Type of outputs | Solid State Relays |
| Maximum load current | 100 mA DC/AC |
| Maximum voltage | 60 V DC/AC |
| Galvanic isolation between outputs | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| Galvanic isolation from supply voltage | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| RS-485 serial port | |
| Maximum load | 32 receivers/transmitters |
| Maximum line length | 1200 m |
| Maximum differential voltage A(+) – B(-) | -7 .. +12 V |
| Maximum total voltage A(+) – ‘ground’ or B(-) – ‘ground’ |
-7 .. +12 V |
| Minimal output signal from transmitter | 1.5 V (for R0 = 54 W) |
| Minimum receiver sensitivity | 200 mV / RIN = 12 kW |
| Minimum impedance of data transmission line | 54 W |
| Internal terminating resistor | Yes, activated by short-circuit pins on terminal block |
| Short-circuit/thermal protection | Yes/Yes |
| Transmission protocol | ASCII
Modbus RTU |
| Baud rate | 2.4, 4.8, 9.6 ,19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 kbps |
| Parity control | Even, Odd, None |
| Frame | 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit |
| Galvanic isolation | No |
| Ethernet port | |
| Transmission protocol | Modbus TCP, ICMP (ping), DHCP server, http server |
| Interface | 10BaseT Ethernet |
| Data buffer | 300 B |
| Number of opened connections (simultaneously) | 4 |
| Connector type | RJ-45 |
| LED signaling | 2, build in RJ-45 socked |
| USB port | |
| Socket type | A type, according to USB standard |
| Version | USB 1.1 |
| Socket protection class | IP54 |
| Recording format | FAT16 (within a limited scope) |
| Recording indication | red-orange-green LED on the front panel |
| FP-3031 power supply | |
| Supply voltage | 24 VAC (+5%/-10%) or 24 VDC (15 .. 30 VDC) |
| Maximum power consumption | 14 VA / 14 W |
| FP-3031N power supply | |
| Supply voltage | 100 .. 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
or 24 VAC (+5%/-10%) or 24 VDC (15 .. 30 VDC) |
| Maximum power consumption | 28 VA / 28 W (for 100 .. 240 VAC power supply)
14 VA / 14 W (for 24 VAC/VDC power supply) |
| Wire terminals | |
| Type | · FP-3031: screw type terminal blocks
· FP-3031N: spring type terminal block |
| Conductor cross section | · FP-3031: solid max. 1.5 mm2
· FP-3031N: stranded 0.2 .. 1.5 mm2 |
| FP-3031 enclosure – dimensions | |
| Enclosure type | Panel mount, nonflammable plastic material ‘Noryl’ |
| Dimensions (width x height x depth) | 192 mm x 96 mm x 63.5 mm |
| Enclosure depth with terminals | ca. 72 mm |
| Panel cut-out dimensions (width x height) | 186+1.1 mm X 92+0.6 mm |
| Panel maximum thickness | 5 mm |
| Weight | ca. 0.7 kg |
| Protection class from the front panel | IP54 |
| Protection class from the rear panel | IP30 |
| FP-3031N enclosure – dimensions | |
| Enclosure type | Wall mount, PC material |
| Dimensions (width x height x depth) | 257 mm X 217 mm X 125 mm (without cable glands)
257 mm X 247 mm X 125 mm (with cable glands) |
| Weight | ca. 2.1 kg |
| Protection class | IP54 |
| Environmental conditions | |
| Ambient temperature | · FP-3031: 0 .. +40 °C
· FP-3031N: -20 .. +40 °C |
| Relative humidity | 0 .. 75% (without steam condensation) |
| Storage temperature | -20 .. +80 °C |
| Overvoltage category | OV II |
| Pollution degree | PD 2 |
| LVD (safety) | EN 61010-1 |
| EMC | Directive 2014/30/EU:
· immunity for industrial environments according to EN 61326-1:2013 (Table 2) · conductive and radiated emissions Class A equipment according to EN 61326-1:2013 |
| RoHS | Directive 2011/65/EU |
| Installation location | · FP-3031: Indoor only
· FP-3031N: Indoor or outdoor(2) |
| (2)If additional protection against atmospheric precipitation is provided (roofing), the device can be installed outdoor. | |
Flow computer
• Simultaneous consumption calculations in up to three different measurement systems (A, B, C) for separate process lines
• Flow and energy balancing (X, Y, Z systems)
• 10 measurement inputs
• Alarm and control functions: 4 alarm and control thresholds for each measurement channel
• 4 semiconducting output relays: alarm and control functions, operation in pulse output mode with fixed pulse weight
• 1 or 2 optional 4-20mA analog outputs
• Advanced recording function allows storage of measurement results in the internal 2GB data memory
• Color graphic LCD TFT display
• USB port on front panel
• Ethernet port (Modbus TCP protocol, server www)
• RS-485 port (Modbus RTU protocol)
• Software for visualization of measurement results
• Wall-mounted case
• 19-buttons extended keyboard version (makes it easier to enter and edit numbers, text, formulas and passwords)
• Powered with 230V or 24 V
Version
Available in two versions
• Basic – implementation of one settlement system
• Extended – implementation of up to three settlement systems A, B, C
Applications for steam, liquids and technical gases
Process values and calculations relevant to a single installation application are grouped in one system named main application. FP-3031 flow computer can handle up to three independent main applications A, B or C. Configuration wizard helps to setup one of possible applications
• The flow and heat of a liquid medium
• The flow and delta heat of a liquid medium in a closed supply-return installation
• The flow and delta heat of a liquid medium in an installation with different supply and return flow rates
• The flow and heat of a steam
• The flow and delta heat in a closed steam-condensate installation
• The flow and delta heat in a steam-condensate installation with different steam and condensate flow rates
• The flow and delta heat in a steam-generating installation with the supplied water flow rate measured
• The flow of a gas
Flow rate measurement
• Mass flowmeters
• Volume flowmeters
• Differential pressure devices (orifices and nozzles) according to iteration algorithm according to PN-EN ISO 5167 standard (only for water and steam)
Inputs
The device has ten measurement inputs
• 3 x RTD/I, three inputs adapted for connection of resistance temperature sensors (Pt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni1000) and transducers with a 0/4‑20mA current output
• 4 x I, four inputs for interaction with 0/4‑20mA transducers only
• 3 x I/PULS, three inputs intended for connection of transducers with a 0/4‑20mA current output or with a pulse output (range 0.001Hz … 10kHz)
Measurement and additional calculations
• 8 additional channels: measurement of additional quantities or calculations
• Additional quantities are omitted when performing calculations related to the flow measurement system
• Calculated quantities may serve as auxiliary values or be used directly in measurement systems
Recording measurement results
• Recording to internal 2GB memory
• Checksum secured files – protection against result errors
• Recording frequency for main archive between 3 s and 24 h; define two recording frequencies, toggled upon exceeding the set alarm thresholds.
• Registration of counters, average, minimum and maximum values every 1 hour
Other functions
• Ability to measure, display and record additional values not related to settlement systems (eg condensate level in the tank)
• Algorithm of overshooting of the ordered power and of the excess energy meter with the possibility of registration saturation of superheated steam
• Advanced user and password system
• 1 or 2 optional 4-20mA analog outputs
• Available also in panel case – FP-3031
Application
The FP-30×1(N) series flow computers are used in many industries: power plants, CHPs, metallurgical, food, chemical, wood and paper industries, etc. Example of application: calculating the amount of energy produced at the power plant; measurement of the flow and energy of steam used in the food industry for production purposes (pasteurization of processed products).
This product is CE marked.
Declarations of Conformity are available on request.
| COMPENSATED FLOW AND HEAT ENERGY MEASUREMENT | |
| Accuracy of compensated steam, water, other liquid or technical gas flow | <2% (typically <0.5%) |
| Frequency of measurement and calculation results | 1 s |
| FRONT PANEL | |
| Display type | LCD TFT colour 272×480 px |
| Display size | 43.8 mm x 77.4 mm |
| Keyboard | 19 membrane buttons |
| LED indication | 3 LEDs 3-colour, red-orange-green |
| INPUTS ORGANIZATION | |
| FP-3031, FP-3031N | 3 x RTD/I: IN1, IN2, IN3
4 x I: IN4, IN5, IN6, IN7 3 x I/PULS: IN8, IN9, IN10 |
| RTD type analogue inputs | |
| Sensor type | Pt-100 x K, Ni-100 x K (K = 1..11)
K – multiplier, e.g.: for Pt-200 K = 2 |
| Measuring range | -200 .. +850 °C for Pt100 x K
-60 .. +150 °C for Ni100 x K |
| Sensor connection | 2- or 4-wire |
| Wire resistance compensation | Manual, in range -99.99 .. +99.99 ꭥ |
| Maximum resistance of connecting wires | 50 ꭥ |
| A/D converter resolution | 18 bits |
| Accuracy (at Ta = +20 °C) | ± 0.5 °C (typically ± 0.3 °C) |
| Temperature drift | Max ± 0.02 °C / °C |
| Galvanic isolation between inputs | No, common potential GND for all inputs |
| Galvanic isolation from supply voltage | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| 0/4-20mA type analogue inputs | |
| Signal type | 0-20mA or 4-20mA |
| Transmitter connection | Passive (supplied from measuring loop) or active converter |
| Input resistance | 100 W ±10% |
| Transmitters supply | 24 VDC / max 22 mA |
| A/D converter resolution | 18 bits |
| Accuracy (at Ta = +20 °C) | ±0.1% of the range (typically ±0.05% of the range) |
| Temperature drift | Max ±50 ppm / °C |
| Galvanic isolation between inputs | No, common potential GND for all inputs |
| Galvanic isolation from supply voltage | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| PULS type inputs (binary/pulse/frequency) | |
| Maximum input voltage | ±28 VDC |
| Galvanic isolation between inputs | No, common potential GND for all inputs |
| Galvanic isolation from supply voltage | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| Functions | State detection
Pulse counting Frequency measurement |
| Measuring range | 0.001 Hz .. 10 kHz
(0.001 Hz .. 1 kHz with filtrating capacitor) |
| Minimum impulse width | 20 ms
0.5 ms with filtrating capacitor |
| Accuracy (at Ta = +20 °C) | 0.02% |
| Configuration: OC/contact(1) | |
| Open circuit voltage | 12 V |
| Short circuit current | 12 mA |
| On/off threshold | 2.7 V / 2.4 V |
| (1)The default setting. | |
| Configuration: voltage input | |
| Input resistance | >10 kW |
| On/off threshold | 2.7 V / 2.4 V |
| Open circuit voltage | 12 V |
| Configuration: Namur | |
| High impedance state | 0.4 .. 1 mA |
| Low impedance state | 2.2 .. 6.5 mA |
| 4-20mA analogue output (optional) | |
| Number of outputs | 1 or 2 |
| Output signal | 4-20mA (3.6–22 mA) |
| Maximum voltage between I+ and I- | 28 VDC |
| Loop resistance (at Ucc = 24 V) | 0 .. 500 Ω |
| Converter resolution D/A | 16 bits |
| Accuracy | 0.5% |
| Current loop supply | External or internal power supply 24 VDC / 22 mA |
| Galvanic isolation between outputs | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| Galvanic isolation from supply voltage | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| Binary outputs (Solid State Relays) | |
| Number of outputs | 4 |
| Type of outputs | Solid State Relays |
| Maximum load current | 100 mA DC/AC |
| Maximum voltage | 60 V DC/AC |
| Galvanic isolation between outputs | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| Galvanic isolation from supply voltage | 400 VAC (functional isolation) |
| RS-485 serial port | |
| Maximum load | 32 receivers/transmitters |
| Maximum line length | 1200 m |
| Maximum differential voltage A(+) – B(-) | -7 .. +12 V |
| Maximum total voltage A(+) – ‘ground’ or B(-) – ‘ground’ |
-7 .. +12 V |
| Minimal output signal from transmitter | 1.5 V (for R0 = 54 W) |
| Minimum receiver sensitivity | 200 mV / RIN = 12 kW |
| Minimum impedance of data transmission line | 54 W |
| Internal terminating resistor | Yes, activated by short-circuit pins on terminal block |
| Short-circuit/thermal protection | Yes/Yes |
| Transmission protocol | ASCII
Modbus RTU |
| Baud rate | 2.4, 4.8, 9.6 ,19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 kbps |
| Parity control | Even, Odd, None |
| Frame | 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit |
| Galvanic isolation | No |
| Ethernet port | |
| Transmission protocol | Modbus TCP, ICMP (ping), DHCP server, http server |
| Interface | 10BaseT Ethernet |
| Data buffer | 300 B |
| Number of opened connections (simultaneously) | 4 |
| Connector type | RJ-45 |
| LED signaling | 2, build in RJ-45 socked |
| USB port | |
| Socket type | A type, according to USB standard |
| Version | USB 1.1 |
| Socket protection class | IP54 |
| Recording format | FAT16 (within a limited scope) |
| Recording indication | red-orange-green LED on the front panel |
| FP-3031 power supply | |
| Supply voltage | 24 VAC (+5%/-10%) or 24 VDC (15 .. 30 VDC) |
| Maximum power consumption | 14 VA / 14 W |
| FP-3031N power supply | |
| Supply voltage | 100 .. 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
or 24 VAC (+5%/-10%) or 24 VDC (15 .. 30 VDC) |
| Maximum power consumption | 28 VA / 28 W (for 100 .. 240 VAC power supply)
14 VA / 14 W (for 24 VAC/VDC power supply) |
| Wire terminals | |
| Type | · FP-3031: screw type terminal blocks
· FP-3031N: spring type terminal block |
| Conductor cross section | · FP-3031: solid max. 1.5 mm2
· FP-3031N: stranded 0.2 .. 1.5 mm2 |
| FP-3031 enclosure – dimensions | |
| Enclosure type | Panel mount, nonflammable plastic material ‘Noryl’ |
| Dimensions (width x height x depth) | 192 mm x 96 mm x 63.5 mm |
| Enclosure depth with terminals | ca. 72 mm |
| Panel cut-out dimensions (width x height) | 186+1.1 mm X 92+0.6 mm |
| Panel maximum thickness | 5 mm |
| Weight | ca. 0.7 kg |
| Protection class from the front panel | IP54 |
| Protection class from the rear panel | IP30 |
| FP-3031N enclosure – dimensions | |
| Enclosure type | Wall mount, PC material |
| Dimensions (width x height x depth) | 257 mm X 217 mm X 125 mm (without cable glands)
257 mm X 247 mm X 125 mm (with cable glands) |
| Weight | ca. 2.1 kg |
| Protection class | IP54 |
| Environmental conditions | |
| Ambient temperature | · FP-3031: 0 .. +40 °C
· FP-3031N: -20 .. +40 °C |
| Relative humidity | 0 .. 75% (without steam condensation) |
| Storage temperature | -20 .. +80 °C |
| Overvoltage category | OV II |
| Pollution degree | PD 2 |
| LVD (safety) | EN 61010-1 |
| EMC | Directive 2014/30/EU:
· immunity for industrial environments according to EN 61326-1:2013 (Table 2) · conductive and radiated emissions Class A equipment according to EN 61326-1:2013 |
| RoHS | Directive 2011/65/EU |
| Installation location | · FP-3031: Indoor only
· FP-3031N: Indoor or outdoor(2) |
| (2)If additional protection against atmospheric precipitation is provided (roofing), the device can be installed outdoor. | |