FloBoss 103/104 Instruction Manual
Revised August-2017 iii
Contents
Chapter 1 – General Information 1-1
1.1 Scope of Manual ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 Components and Features................................................................................................. 1-3
1.2.2 Hardware ............................................................................................................................ 1-5
1.2.3 Firmware ............................................................................................................................ 1-8
1.2.4 Options and Accessories ................................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.5 FCC Information ............................................................................................................... 1-10
1.3 Product Functions ........................................................................................................................ 1-10
1.3.1 Flow Measurement ........................................................................................................... 1-11
1.3.2 History Points ................................................................................................................... 1-12
1.3.3 Security ............................................................................................................................ 1-15
1.3.4 Function Sequence Tables (FST) .................................................................................... 1-15
1.3.5 PID Control ....................................................................................................................... 1-15
1.3.6 Spontaneous-Report-By-Exception (SRBX) Alarming ..................................................... 1-15
1.3.7 Pass Through Communications ....................................................................................... 1-16
1.3.8 Protocol Automatic Switching........................................................................................... 1-16
1.3.9 User C Capability ............................................................................................................. 1-16
1.4 Product Electronics ...................................................................................................................... 1-16
1.4.1 Termination Board Overview............................................................................................ 1-16
1.4.2 Processor and Memory .................................................................................................... 1-17
1.4.3 Liquid Crystal Display ....................................................................................................... 1-17
1.4.4 Communications Ports ..................................................................................................... 1-17
1.4.5 RTD Input ......................................................................................................................... 1-19
1.4.6 Real-Time Clock ............................................................................................................... 1-19
1.4.7 Diagnostic Monitoring ....................................................................................................... 1-19
1.4.8 Automatic Self Tests ........................................................................................................ 1-19
1.4.9 Low Power Mode ............................................................................................................. 1-20
1.5 Additional Technical Information .................................................................................................. 1-21
Chapter 2 – Installation and Use 2-1
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/FloBoss 104) ............................................................. 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