FloBoss 103/104 Instruction Manual
Revised August-2017 Installation and Use 2-1
Chapter 2 – Installation and Use
In This Chapter
2.1 Installation Overview ........................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Installation Requirements ................................................................ 2-2
2.2.1 Environmental Requirements ............................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Site Requirements ................................................................ 2-3
2.2.3 Compliance with Hazardous Area Standards ...................... 2-3
2.3 Mounting .......................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 General Guidelines ............................................................... 2-4
2.3.2 Pipe Stand Mounting (FloBoss 103) .................................... 2-7
2.3.3 Orifice Plate Mounting (FloBoss 103) .................................. 2-7
2.3.4 Meter Mounting (FloBoss 104) ............................................. 2-8
2.4 Startup and Operation ................................................................... 2-11
2.4.1 Starting the FB100 ............................................................. 2-11
2.4.2 Operation ............................................................................ 2-12
2.5 Configuration.................................................................................. 2-13
This chapter focuses on the installation, mounting, and startup of the
FB100.
2.1 Installation Overview
The following steps detail the general process for installing a FloBoss
103 to a pipe stand or orifice plate or for installing a FloBoss 104 to a
turbine or rotary meter. Review each section in this chapter for specific
instructions.
1. Install the pipe stand (if pipe stand mounting) according to the
directions included with the pipe stand.
2. Remove the orifice/meter run from service.
3. Mount the FB100 assembly according to the procedures in Section
2.3.
4. Install the RTD and connect it to the termination board.
5. Connect the FB100 to the operator interface (ROCLINK 800
software).
6. Power the FB100. If powered externally, wire the unit to the
external power source.
7. Calibrate the input(s) from the Dual-Variable Sensor or Pulse
Interface module.
8. Calibrate the RTD input.
9. Connect the FB100 to any other external communication devices or
networks.