FloBoss 107 Instruction Manual
Revised June-2017 General Information 1-1
Chapter 1 – General Information
In This Chapter
1.1 Scope of Manual................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 FloBoss 107 Overview ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Hardware ............................................................................................ 1-5
1.3.1 Processor and Memory ......................................................... 1-6
1.3.2 Backplane .............................................................................. 1-6
1.3.3 Expansion Rack .................................................................... 1-6
1.3.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................. 1-6
1.3.5 Battery and Super-capacitor.................................................. 1-8
1.3.6 Built-in Inputs and Outputs .................................................... 1-8
1.3.7 Built-in Communications ........................................................ 1-8
1.3.8 Built-in Resistance Thermal Device (RTD) ......................... 1-10
1.3.9 Built-in Loop Output Power ................................................. 1-10
1.3.10 Optional Inputs and Outputs................................................ 1-10
1.3.11 Optional Communication Modules – COM3 ........................ 1-11
1.3.12 Optional Multi-Variable Sensor (MVS) ................................ 1-12
1.3.13 Optional Integral Sensors .................................................... 1-12
1.3.14 Optional License Key .......................................................... 1-12
1.3.15 Optional Enclosures ............................................................ 1-12
1.3.16 Optional LCD Touchpad ...................................................... 1-13
1.4 Firmware ........................................................................................... 1-14
1.4.1 History Points ...................................................................... 1-15
1.4.2 Alarm Log ............................................................................ 1-16
1.4.3 Event Log ............................................................................ 1-17
1.4.4 Security ................................................................................ 1-17
1.4.5 I/O Database ....................................................................... 1-18
1.4.6 Function Sequence Tables (FST) ....................................... 1-18
1.4.7 PID Control .......................................................................... 1-18
1.4.8 Spontaneous-Report-By-Exception (SRBX) Alarming ........ 1-19
1.4.9 Softpoints............................................................................. 1-19
1.4.10 Opcodes .............................................................................. 1-19
1.4.11 Pass Through Communications .......................................... 1-19
1.4.12 ROC and Modbus Protocols................................................ 1-19
1.4.13 User C Programs ................................................................. 1-20
1.5 ROCLINK
™
800 Configuration Software .......................................... 1-20
1.6 Product Electronics .......................................................................... 1-22
1.6.1 Real-Time Clock .................................................................. 1-22
1.6.2 Diagnostic Monitoring .......................................................... 1-22
1.6.3 Automatic Self Tests ........................................................... 1-22
1.6.4 Low Power Mode ................................................................. 1-23
1.7 Flow Measurements ......................................................................... 1-23
1.8 Security Gateway ............................................................................. 1-24
1.9 Additional Technical Information ...................................................... 1-25
This manual describes the FloBoss
™
107 Flow Manager (“FB107”), part
of the family of FloBoss flow computers manufactured by Remote
Automation Solutions, a division of Emerson Process Management. For
information about the software you use to configure the FB107, refer to
the ROCLINK
™
800 Configuration Software User Manual (for FloBoss
107) (part D301249X012).