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6000 SERIES Electronic Flow Corrector & Monitoring Devices

1. 1 Display the Analog Output parameter on the inside display The common function key assignment for Analog Output 1 is F6 and F7 for Analog Output 2 2 Press cal Enter your password at the optional PASSWORD prompt if required 3 The unit will enter calibration mode and the display will show the current value and mA representation of the analog output signal For example Eng 48 000 mA 11 680 where 48 000 is the analog output reading representing 11 680 mA The top line will alternate between four different readouts Eng 48 000 UP DN TO CHANGE CALIBRATING and the parameter label Analog Output 1 in this case while the bottom line will always show the mA value March 2003 4 Connect multimeter in series with the loop to measure the current The field instrument which the loop is driving can also be used to read the output if desired 5 Pressing T will increment the output current to represent 0 25 50 75 amp 100 of the analog output parameter to check the calibration Pressing will decrement the output current Therefore 0 4mA 25 8mA 50 12mA 75 16mA amp 100 20mA 6 If adjustments are needed press zero The display now shows zero 04 000 y yyy mA X XXX represents the default zero value low scale and y yyy is the adjustment made to 4mA for the analog output signal The adjustment can either be positive or negative shown by or respec
2. Current Loop Output Maximum Output Current 24mA Minimum Output Current 3 5mA Maximum Supply Voltage 50V Minimum Supply Voltage 8V Resolution 16 bits 0 00024 mA Full Scale Error 0 01 max software calibrated at 4 and 20 mA and tested at room temperature Temperature Drift 0 00044 mA F max Error caused by RFI lt 1 of span shift with 2 8W 150MHz applied at 1 7 Installing the Analog Output Loop The external wiring to the AO module is very simple ribbon cable connects the AO module to the display analog board Commands are sent to the module via the cable by the 6000 device The 4 20mA current loop is a simple two wire connection 24 volts DC nominal is connected to the terminal pos 1 and the or return terminal pos 2 is connected to the field instrument to which the 4 20mA signal is being sent 34 Calibrating the Analog Output Several features make the Analog Output software calibration routine attractive and more intuitive In the 6000 device unit calibration can be software based there is no need for laborious operator adjustments Software calibration does away with the need for repetitive potentiometer adjustments thereby simplifying field calibration procedures The display keypad or Virtual Keypad software are necessary to perform Software calibration NOTE Pressing esc repeatedly from anywhere within the calibration procedure will back the operator out of calibration mode
3. Alarm Pt Control History8 History8 Hourly Histories 10 Min Histories History8 History8 1 Min Histories Analog Output 41 Analog Output 42 Alarm Dialer EEPROM Settings History8 Analog Output Analog Output Auto Dialer EEPROM Table A 5 Process Listing for 6000 EPTR ID Name CO System Analog Inputs Press Profile Avg Daily Press Avg Hourly Press Avg 1 Min Press Avg Daily Temp Avg Hourly Temp Avg 1 Min Temp Min Max Pressure Min Max Temp Digital Status Alarm Detector 1 Alarm Detector 2 Alarm Detector 3 Violation Check Alarm Histories Daily Histories Hourly Histories Type System Extended Analog Ext 3D Profile Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Min Max Min Max Digital Alarm Alarm Alarm Pt Control History8 History8 History8 10 Min Histories History8 1 Min Histories Analog Output 41 Analog Output 42 Alarm Dialer EEPROM Settings History8 Analog Output Analog Output Auto Dialer EEPROM March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 6 Standard display mode and function keys for 6000 EFCV and EFCP Table A 7 Standard display mode and function keys for 6000 EFM Label I D Description Address Label I D Description Address Fl 1 CV Corr Volume MCF 051102 Uncor Volume MCF 051108 PRessure PSG 030302 Flow Temp F 020304 Flow
4. Common parameter addresses for 6000 EFM Common Parameters Addresses Alarm Pulse Output Enable Disable 150203 160203 170203 180203 190203 Alarm Pulse Time ms 150204 160204 170204 180204 190204 Analog Sampling Rate seconds 010314 Atmospheric Pressure 050509 Audit Trail Logging Enable 010313 Base Pressure 050505 Base Temperature 050506 Calibration Password 010308 Configuration Password 010309 Corrected Pulse Out Enable Disable 050206 Corrected Pulse Output Cubic Unit Per Pulse 050208 Corrected Volume 051103 051102 051101 Corrected Volume amp Flow Multiplier 050508 Current Day High Volume Alarm Setpoint 170605 Current Day High Volume Reset 170606 Date Month Day Year 010306 Fixed Supercompressibility Value 050606 Flow Units 051003 Gas Day Roll Time HHMM Hours Minutes 050901 210208 High Differential Pressure Alarm Setpoint 160605 High Differential Pressure Alarm Reset 160606 High Flow Rate Alarm Setpoint 150605 High Flow Rate Alarm Reset 150606 High Pressure Alarm Setpoint 160405 High Pressure Alarm Reset 160406 High Temperature Alarm Setpoint 170405 High Temperature Alarm Reset 170406 Low Differential Pressure Alarm Setpoint 160705 Low Differential Pressure Alarm Reset 160706 Low Flow Rate Alarm Setpoint 150705 Low Flow Rate Alarm Reset 150706 Low Pressure Alarm Setpoint 160505 Low Pressure Alarm Reset 160506 Low Temperature Alarm Setpoint 170505 Low Temperature Alarm Reset 170506 Low Supply Volts Alarm Setpoint 1
5. Ext 3D Profile Ext 3D Profile Orifice AGA 3 Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Min Max Min Max Digital Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm History8 History8 History8 Alarm Dialer Analog Output 41 Analog Output 42 Settings Auto Dialer Analog Output Analog Output EEPROM March 2003 41 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 3 Process Listing for 6000 EPR ID Name ou Es GO NY S System Analog Inputs Press Profile Avg Daily Press Avg Hourly Press Avg 1 Min Press Min Max Press Digital Status Alarm Detector 1 Alarm Detector 2 Violation Check Alarm Histories Daily Histories Type System Extended Analog Ext 3D Profile Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Min Max Digital Alarm Alarm Pt Control History8 History8 Hourly Histories 10 Min Histories History8 History8 1 Min Histories Analog Output 41 Analog Output 42 Alarm Dialer Settings History8 Analog Output Analog Output Auto Dialer EEPROM Table A 4 Process Listing for 6000 ETR ID Name PO ES System Analog Inputs Avg Daily Temp Avg Hourly Temp Avg 1 Min Temp Min Max Temp Digital Status Alarm Detector 1 Alarm Detector 2 Violation Check Alarm Histories Daily Histories 42 Type System Extended Analog Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Min Max Digital Alarm
6. installed in the meter outlet pipe one or two diameters from the meter outlet The minimum size pipe in which the thermowell can be inserted through the pipe wall is four inches For larger pipes the insertion length of the thermowell must be sufficient to extend at least to the pipe center but no further than 75 of the pipe s diameter Thermowells should not be situated where they will be exposed to direct sunlight A sunshield should be used for installations where this cannot be avoided Table 1 2 Thermowell Part Numbers Pipe Size 2 gth Part 2 in 2019 0012 012 gt NPT 2019 0012B 008 NPT 2019 0012B 004 1 NPT 6 in 4 In 2019 0012B 013 4 NPT 8 in 2019 0012 009 54 NPT 2019 0012 005 1 12 in 7 V5 in 2019 0012B 014 NPT 14 2019 0012 010 2019 0012 006 1 16 in 10 in 2019 0012B 015 NPT 20 2019 0012B 011 54 NPT 2019 0012B 007 1 NPT 15 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL INSTALLING THE PULSE OUTPUT WIRING The 6000 comes standard with two Form C PhotoMOS pulse output relays in addition to an uncorrected mechanical volume switch output Two optional PhotoMOS relays can be supplied to provide up to four pulse outputs See Fig 1 12 on page 16 for optional relay location and wiring PhotoMOS relays combine the advantages of conventional solid state relays and electromechanical relays The opto electronic device an
7. part number 2214 If these precautions are not taken and the unit is subjected to severe ESD it may revert to its default state However the unit will not exhibit any loss of data or degradation of performance 1 Examine the label on the left side of the enclosure It indicates the serial number and pressure range for your unit Verify that these parameters match your requirements If they do not please contact your sales representative March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 2 Open the front door by loosening the upper and lower right hand corner screws or quick release latches of the enclosure and swinging the door out See Figures 1 1 and 1 2 on page 6 3 a Ifthe unit is battery powered check the battery pack and connect it to the BATT 1 connector The optional battery pack connects to the BATT 2 connector Fig 1 3 on page 8 Go to step 4 b Ifthe unit is line powered make sure that jumper JP12 is in the down position PS for power supply and connect the DC power input to the DC input screw terminals 1 V and 2 GND Fig 1 3 on page 8 WARNING The operating voltage range is 7 18 VDC Do NOT exceed recommended input voltage of 18 VDC 4 When you first apply power the display will show the first two capital letters of the first label followed by the value and then the units For example the label Corrected Volume MCF with a value of 00000000 would be displayed as CV 00000000 MCF NOT
8. solid state electronics actual maintenance of the 6000 should be minimal However there are certain guidelines that if followed will minimize device failure and increase the product s service life Enclosure Maintenance Enclosure maintenance is a program of routine inspections to insure the integrity of the lid s seal and the various ports in the box s exterior Excess moisture can ruin an 6000 if allowed to accumulate within the enclosure Although the circuit boards themselves are conformal coated to protect against humidity the wiring interconnections and various exposed metal surfaces are susceptible to corrosion in extreme cases of interior humidity Here are some checks you should periodically make of the enclosure 1 Ensure the unit s mounting arrangement is secure and provides a stable platform for termination of the pressure tubing 2 Verify the integrity of the enclosure lid seal Check the lid gasket for deterioration chemical damage tears or compression 3 Check for damaged cord grips and missing or damaged RS 232C port caps Liquid must not be allowed to accumulate within the interior of the enclosure 4 Examine the RS 232C port Ensure the port s mounting screws are secure and provide firm support when attaching a serial cable March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Changing the Battery To replace the battery in the unit 1 Open the front door by loosening the upper and lower right hand c
9. 10 Typical Installation for 6000 EFM 14 March 2003 INSTALLING THE THERMAL A thermal temperature probe is connected to the 6000 by a 6 foot 2 meter cable You should coll excess cable to prevent possible damage The probe is designed to fit into standard Metretek Inc thermowells Optional 15 foot 4 5 meter and 30 foot 9 meter cables are available See Fig 1 11 on page 15 To install the thermal probe use the supplied temperature probe adapter Refer to Table 1 2 on page 15 Insert the probe into the thermowell and tighten the securing nut FINGER TIGHT only The standard adapter is a fitting Users retrofitting instruments requiring the s adapter can order the adapter from Metretek Inc Oil or ethylene glycol antifreeze should be used to improve heat transfer from the thermowell to the thermal probe Be aware however that it is possible to cause hydraulic crushing of the probe This can happen when there is little or no air in the thermowell above the probe When the probe is fastened by tightening the securing nut the space in the well decreases as the probe enters As a result hydraulic pressure may rise high enough to cause damage If you use oil or antifreeze make sure there is enough air in the thermowell above the fluid to prevent crushing the probe March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Fig 1 11 Temperature connection It is recommended that the thermowell be
10. Alarm Pulse Output Enable Disable 080203 090203 Alarm Pulse Time ms 080204 090204 Analog Sampling Rate seconds 010314 Audit Trail Logging Enable 010313 Calibration Password 010308 Configuration Password 010309 Date Month Day Year 010306 Gas Day Roll Time HHMM Hours Minutes 120208 High Temperature Alarm Setpoint 080605 High Temperature Alarm Reset 080606 Low Temperature Alarm Setpoint 080705 Low Temperature Alarm Reset 080706 Low Supply Volts Alarm Setpoint 080505 Low Supply Volts Alarm Reset 080506 Power down Time out 010307 Site I D 010101 Time HHMMSS Hours Minutes Seconds 010305 Wake Up Interval Seconds 010303 100410 Wake Up Interval For Limit Viol seconds 100610 NOTE See Appendix C for a description of these parameters 48 March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 20 Common parameter addresses for 6000 EPTR Common Parameters Alarm Pulse Output Enable Disable Alarm Pulse Time ms Analog Sampling Rate seconds Audit Trail Logging Enable Calibration Password Configuration Password Date Month Day Year Gas Day Roll Time HHMM Hours Minutes High Pressure Alarm Setpoint High Pressure Alarm Reset High Temperature Alarm Setpoint High Temperature Alarm Reset Low Pressure Alarm Setpoint Low Pressure Alarm Reset Low Temperature Alarm Setpoint Low Temperature Alarm Reset Low Supply Volts Alarm Setpoint Low Supply Volts Alarm Reset Power down Time out Site I D Time HHMMSS H
11. MOUNTING The 6000 can also mount directly on a wall or on a pipe Mounting feet are provided for wall mounting See Figure 1 6 on page 12 For pipe mounting approximately 10 feet of 2 inch rigid iron pipe or conduit is required The pipe should be installed 18 to 24 inches in the ground in 6 inches wide sackrete concrete The length of the 2 inch mounting pipe or conduit will vary according to the site but typical installations place the 6000 at about eye level for ease of operation Mounting plates are provided for pipe mounting Secure the 6000 to the pipe with the provided U bolts washers and hex nuts See Figure 1 7 on page 12 11 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Fig 1 6 Wall mounting Fig 1 7 Pipe mounting 12 March 2003 TRANSDUCERS IN THE 6000 The 6000 uses a precision strain gauge pressure transducer mounted inside the unit combining maximum accuracy with low power consumption To sense gas temperature the 6000 employs a highly linear and stable device a platinum resistive temperature detector RTD Case temperature sensing utilizes an on board precision reference integrated circuit IC CONNECTING THE PRESSURE TUBING WARNING You must DEPRESSURIZE THE METER and its associated piping before you make pressure piping connections FAILURE to do so may result in EXPLOSION and FIRE causing SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
12. Metretek Inc software Unless the parameter s limits are violated again the unit will not include acknowledged alarms in its list the next time the user enters alarm mode To exit alarm mode without acknowledging the alarm simply press esc 29 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Calibration Mode Calibration mode allows the user to calibrate the pressure transducer and temperature probe While operating in the calibration mode the 6000 continues to store pulses and periodically updates volume pressure and temperature data using the values measured when calibration mode was initially entered Once in calibration mode the user can perform the following operations 1 Calibrate zero only 2 Calibrate span only 3 Calibrate both zero and span Of course the option to change the calibration reference points is available at all times Several other features make the software calibration routine attractive and more intuitive In the 6000 unit calibration is software based there is no need for laborious operator adjustments Software calibration does away with the need for repetitive potentiometer adjustments thereby simplifying field calibration procedures In order to perform calibration you will need a pressure source temperature source and accurate reference indicators You will also need the Virtual keypad or the optional external keypad and display Calibrating the Pressure Transducer NOTE Pressing esc repeatedly
13. Otherwise key in the current value of the external reference then press ent After pressing ent the display reading should immediately adjust to reflect the new calibration point Pressing esc instead of ent at this point aborts the operation and returns the operator to the calibration prompt 10 Steps 5 9 are required only once They may be repeated as often as necessary while in calibration but only the most recent point will be saved on completion of calibration 11 To permanently store the results of the calibration press ent and the unit will prompt Enter to accept Calibration Simply press ent again to save the calibration Press esc to abort the calibration 12 Confirm that the bypass valve is open 13 Slowly open the high pressure valve 14 Open the low pressure valve 15 Close the bypass valve March 2003 SECTION 3 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Analog Output Option The Analog Output Module part 1019 0010B 002 provides a two wire loop powered optically isolated precision 4 20mA output This module interfaces with the 6000 series product line to provide a 4 20mA output for flow rate pressure or numerous other control and monitoring applications Up to two modules can be installed in the 6000 in place of the batteries Power for the digital interface section of the AO is selectable by using the DIP switches and can be supplied by Vcc of the 6000 or from the main supply voltage The AO module in
14. Pressure Alarm Setpoint The setpoint at which the unit determines that there is a Low Differential Pressure alarm condition The Default value is 100 Low Flow Rate Alarm Reset After a Low Flow Rate alarm occurs the setpoint at which the unit exits this condition is entered in this location The Default value is 80 Low Flow Rate Alarm Setpoint The setpoint at which the unit determines that there is a Low Flow Rate alarm condition The Default value is 100 Low Pressure Alarm Reset After a Low Pressure alarm occurs the setpoint at which the unit exits this condition is entered in this location The Default value is 80 Low Pressure Alarm Setpoint The setpoint at which the unit determines that there is a Low Pressure alarm condition The Default value is 100 Low Supply Voltage Alarm Reset After a Low Supply Voltage alarm occurs the setpoint at which the unit exits this condition is entered in this location The Default is 8 0 Low Supply Voltage Alarm Setpoint The setpoint at which the unit determines that there is a Low Supply Voltage alarm condition The Default is 8 5 March 2003 Low Temperature Alarm Reset After a Low Temperature alarm occurs the setpoint at which the unit exits this condition is entered in this location The Default is 80 Low Temperature Alarm Setpoint The setpoint at which the unit determines that there is a Low Temperature alarm condition The Default is 100 Meter Correcti
15. Pulse Description Address 7 NOI Normally open relay 1 8 COM1 Common relay 1 Spare 9 Normally closed relay 1 4 NO2 Normally open relay 2 5 COM2 Common relay 2 Alarm Pulse Output 090203 6 NC2 Normally closed relay 2 100203 13 NO3 Normally open relay 3 14 COM3 Common relay 3 Optional 15 NC3 Normally closed relay 3 10 NO4 Normally open relay 4 11 COM4 relay 4 Optional 12 NC4 Normally closed relay 4 Table A 31 6000 ETR Pulse Out Wiring Terminal Terminal Definition Pulse Description Address 7 NOI Normally open relay 1 8 COMI Common relay 1 Spare 9 Normally closed relay 1 4 NO2 Normally open relay 2 5 COM2 Common relay 2 Alarm Pulse Output 080203 6 NC2 Normally closed relay 2 090203 13 NO3 Normally open relay 3 14 COM3 relay 3 Optional 15 NC3 Normally closed relay 3 10 NO4 Normally open relay 4 11 COM4 relay 4 Optional 12 NC4 Normally closed relay 4 54 March 2003 Terminal 7 NOI 8 COMI 9 NCI 4 NO2 5 COM2 6 NC2 13 NO3 14 COM3 15 NC3 10 NO4 11 4 12 March 2003 Table A 32 6000 EPTR Terminal Definition Normally open relay 1 Common relay 1 Normally closed relay 1 Normally open relay 2 Common relay 2 Normally closed relay 2 Normally open relay 3 Common relay 3 Normally closed relay 3
16. Rate 050302 Uncorr Flow 050306 Cubic Unit p CFP 050802 Base Press PSA 050505 Base Temp F 050506 Flow Constant 050601 Prev Day vol MCF 050903 Curr Day vol MCF 050905 Press Scale PSG 020402 Supply Volts VDC 020309 Case Temp F 020302 Pr Only vol MCF 221102 Analog Output 1 230302 AOut Hi Scale 1 230402 AOut Lo Scale 1 230403 Analog Output 2 240302 AOut Hi Scale 2 240402 AOut Lo Scale 2 240403 Open Door status 120302 Status input 1 120401 Status input 2 120402 Fl 1 Corr Volume MCF 051102 DP Diff Press H20 040302 PRessure PSG 030302 FT Flow Temp F 020304 FR Flow Rate 050302 PD Diameter IN 050607 OD Orifice Diam IN 050608 BP Base Press PSA 050505 BT Base Temp F 050506 FC Flow Constant 050601 PD Prev Day vol MCF 050903 CD Day vol MCF 050905 PS Press Scale PSG 020402 DS Dp Scale 20 020405 SV Supply Volts DC 020309 CT Case Temp F 020302 AO Analog Output 1 240302 AO AOutHi Scale 1 240402 AO AOutLoScale 1 240403 AO Analog Output 2 250302 AO AOutHiScale 2 250402 AO AOutLoScale 2 250403 OD Open Door status 140302 51 Status Input 1 140401 S2 Status Input 2 140402 March 2003 43 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 8 Standard display mode and function keys for 6000 EPR Table A 10 Standard display mode and function keys for 6000 EPTR Description Address Description Address PRessure PSG 030302 Press Scale PSG 020402 High press In al 090605 High press Out al 0
17. Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100 and 80 respectively see Appendix Tables A 16 through A 17 starting on page 44 for parameter addressing for your device Low Pressure Alarm If the gas pressure should fall below the Low Pressure Alarm Setpoint Low Pressure alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the pressure rises above the Low Pressure Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100 and 80 respectively see Appendix Table A 16 through A 17 starting on page 44 for parameter addressing for your device Low Supply Volts Alarms If the supply voltage to the unit falls below the Low Supply Volts Alarm Setpoint value a Low Supply Volts alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the supply voltage is greater than the Low Supply Volts Alarm Reset parameter The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 8 5 and 8 8 volts respectively for battery powered units see Appendix Tables A 16 through A 20 starting on page 44 for parameter addressing for your device Low Temperature Alarm If the gas flow temperature should fall below the Low Temperature Alarm Setpoint a Low Temperature alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the temperature rises above the Low Temperature Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100 and 80 respectively
18. UP THE INDEX ASSEMBLY Output Shaft Rotation To change the rotation of the output shaft to counterclockwise figure 1 4 on page 9 1 Loosen set screw e on gear E 2 Disengage gear E from counter gear D 3 Tighten set screw e 4 Loosen set screw c on gear C 5 Engage gear C with counter gear D 6 Tighten set crew c 7 Take care to align the gears properly and verify that they turn freely and do not bind Fig 1 4 Index box assembly Input Drive Value Fig 1 4 above shows gearing in the correct position for 10 100 1 000 or 10 000 cubic feet revolution ft rev and 0 1 1 and 10 cubic meters revolution m3 rev To change the input drive value to 5 ft rev March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 1 Loosen set screw on compound gear 2 Lower gear A until its upper teeth engage the upper teeth of compound gear B 3 Tighten set screw a 4 Take care to align the gears properly and verify that they turn freely and do not bind When changing an EFC in the field from a 10 100 1 000 or 10 000 ft rev drive meter with a 5 ft rev drive the CF per Pulse In or Meter Drive parameter must be changed to a value of 10 using pcGas software or the keypad display NOTE Electronic parameter CF per Pulse In or Meter Drive should always equal the meter drive value EXC
19. an approximate life expectancy of three years The 10 8V 13 0 AH battery pack consists of three D size 3 6 volt lithium batteries C TRI C lithium battery pack part 1011 0028C 001 provides an approximate life expectancy of one year The 10 8V 5 2 AH battery pack consists of three C size 3 6 volt lithium batteries A second lithium battery pack will extend life expectancy an additional year D 6000 UPS power supply an wn interruptible 12 VDC power supply with battery back up E SPS 50 solar system 10 to 64 W systems available with battery backup while selected system size depends on geographic location degree of sun exposure equipment power consumption and site obstructions most 6000 applications only require a 10W system POWER INPUT TERMINALS Fig 1 3 Power connections MOUNTING THE EFC ON THE METER 1 Check the meter s rotation direction Standard setup is clockwise rotation of the meter output shaft as viewed from the top The rotation of the unit can be changed to counterclockwise Also the input drive value for the unit can be changed 2 Align the EFC s index base plate holes with the corresponding holes in the meter s index base plate Secure the unit by bolting it to the meter Ensure that the drive dogs are correctly aligned and not binding 3 Plug all unused holes in the index base plate with the caps provided in the accessory package March 2003
20. and gas meter equipment should be kept at the same ground potential so that unexpected voltages anywhere on the system are quickly shunted away to earth This calls for a common ground rod or bed of grounding equipment to which is securely tied all equipment chassis metal cabinets and intrinsic ground brackets Solid copper ground wire or ground strapping of an approved size and type must be used to tie this equipment to the rod s Where more than one rod 15 used as when equipment is separated by some distance all rods should be bonded together in an approved manner One practice which has caused some misunderstanding in the proper implementation of gas grounding is CATHODIC PROTECTION Due to corrosive action of the soil in some areas pipelines are protected by cathodic systems a nutshell cathodic protection systems cause corrosive agents in the soil to be drawn away from buried pipelines and collected in an anode bed nearby The anode bed much 20 easier to replace and less costly than the pipeline is thereby sacrificed in place of the pipe NOTE THAT THE ANODE BED AND THE GROUNDING BED SPOKEN OF EARLIER ARE TWO SEPARATE AND UNRELATED SYSTEMS WHICH ARE IN NO WAY PHYSICALLY CONNECTED Only the buried part of the pipeline needs to be protected so above ground lines and any equipment mounted on them can be isolated with insulating flanges made for the purpose If a meter leg or other pipeline structure is
21. common and make no connection to terminal 28 normally closed The duration width of each pulse is equal to the length of time the reed switch is in its closed position depends on the rate of the meter No configuration is necessary to enable the uncorrected mechanical pulse output March 2003 17 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS To communicate with the 6000 the Site ID in the device must be the same as the Site ID entered in the software package The Site ID is a unique identification number 1 to 65 535 which allows the Metretek Inc software packages to communicate with the 6000 The default Site ID number is 1 Mtek Manager Virtual Keypad option and pcGAS Meter Reader can be used to enter a number other than the default Refer to the respective software User s Manual for additional information on these other functions The optional external display and keypad can also be used to change the Site ID from its default value RS 232C Serial 9600 Baud Direct Communications In its standard configuration the 6000 is equipped with one RS 232C serial port An optional RS 232C serial cable Part 1002 0235C 001 is required for direct communications serial port allows an operator to configure and collect data with an industry standard IBM Compag portable computer Mtek Manager or pcGas Meter Reader software is required for this function The 6000 communicates at 9600 baud
22. for Positive Displacement meters turbine etc gt The 6000 EFCP provides a live pressure and a fixed temperature reading in volume corrections for Positive Displacement meters turbine etc The 6000 EFM provides a live pressure and temperature reading in volume corrections for Orifice meters gt The 6000 provides a live pressure reading for monitoring systems P The 6000 ETR provides a live temperature reading for monitoring systems gt The 6000 provides a live pressure and temperature reading for monitoring systems HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS The 6000 is Listed by Underwriter s Laboratories to bear the UL US UL Listing and C UL Canadian UL Listing marks for use in a Class I Division 2 Groups A D hazardous locations when installed in accordance with control drawing 400973 See Appendix E for details March 2003 WARNING Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class 1 Division 2 applications COMPLIANCE The 6000 device complies with Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC Rule Approval pending See Appendix E on page 64 for details ONE YEAR WARRANTY Metretek Inc warrants the products it manufactures to be totally free from any defects in materials and workmanship under normal operation and use Metretek Inc agrees to repair or replace any instrument which is defective due to faulty workmanship or material if returned to our factory with shipping charges prepaid within
23. one year of original purchase SECURITY OPTIONS The 6000 comes standard with wire seal screws for the enclosure Various security options are available to prevent unwanted users from opening the enclosure A Tamper screws B Padlock quick release latch Padlock quick release latch and door ajar switch D Door ajar switch March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Fig 1 2 6000 interior view 6 March 2003 SECTION 1 Installation UNPACKING 1 Thoroughly examine the box to verify it was not damaged in shipping If you find damage immediately file a claim with the shipper 2 Carefully unpack the 6000 from the shipping container Verify that the box contains every item listed on the shipping order Initial Check Out Power Up Options CAUTION This unit contains certain electronic components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD therefore proper precautions should be taken during maintenance operations to avoid ESD It is recommended that the operator first touch the MS connector RS 232C port on the left side of the unit to dissipate any accumulated static charge Additional precautions may be taken in order to minimize the possibility of ESD including the use of a grounding wrist strap 1
24. simply press ent to collect the new point Otherwise key in the value of the current reference before pressing ent The unit should display Calculating briefly and then display the new point Pressing esc instead of ent at this point aborts the operation and returns you to the calibration prompt 6 Place the unit s temperature probe and precision thermometer into high temperature bath Do not exceed the maximum temperature 170 F Wait for the bath reading to stabilize 7 Press span The unit now shows SPAN gt XX XXX NEW gt As with the zero point if the external reference matches the default span value simply press ent Otherwise key in the current value of the external reference then press ent After pressing ent the display reading should immediately adjust to reflect the new calibration point Pressing esc instead of ent at this point aborts the operation and returns the operator to the calibration prompt 8 Steps 4 7 are required only once They may be repeated as often as necessary while in calibration but only the most recent point will be saved on completion of calibration 9 To permanently store the results of the calibration press ent and the unit will prompt Enter to accept Calibration Simply press ent again to save the calibration Press esc to abort the calibration 31 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Calibrating the Differential Pressure Transmitter EFM Only NOTE Pressing e
25. than one alarm is active the display will show the next alarm code Apply the magnet to the scroll switch for approximately five seconds and clear the alarm 5 The user can now view the standard display parameters in Appendix Table A 6 through A 10 starting on page 41 NOTE The ability to clear alarms with a magnet is default in the 6000 This function can be disabled using Metretek Inc s software packages or the optional external keypad and display If disabled the user would not have access to clear alarms only to view parameters March 2003 Current Day Flow Alarm amp If the current day s total volume should exceed the Current Day High Volume Alarm Setpoint a Current Day Flow alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the value for the current day volume 15 reset the next day at roll time The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100000 and 99990 respectively see Appendix Tables A 16 through A 17 starting on page 44 for parameter addressing for your device For transport or interruptible customers this parameter can be used to alarm when an account has exceeded a predetermined daily volume allocation Faulty Counter Alarm This alarm is only valid for EFC units with mechanical index If any of the dual reed switches in the index assembly fail pulses to the unit would automatically switch to a working counter input When this happens the unit gene
26. voltage snapshots 40 days of hourly case temperature snapshots 49 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 23 Standard history data stored in the 6000 EPR 40 days of daily average pressure 40 days of daily maximum pressure 40 days of daily minimum pressure 40 days of hourly average pressure 40 days of hourly instantaneous supply voltage snapshots 40 days of hourly case temperature snapshots 15 days of 10 minute pressure snapshots Table A 24 Standard history data stored in the 6000 ETR 40 days of daily average temperature 40 days of daily maximum temperature 40 days of daily minimum temperature 40 days of hourly average temperature 40 days of hourly instantaneous supply voltage snapshots 40 days of hourly case temperature snapshots 15 days of 10 minute temperature snapshots 50 Table A 25 Standard history data stored in the 6000 EPTR 40 days of daily average pressure 40 days of daily maximum pressure 40 days of daily minimum pressure 40 days of daily average temperature 40 days of daily maximum temperature 40 days of daily minimum temperature 40 days of hourly average pressure 40 days of hourly average temperature 40 days of hourly instantaneous supply voltage snapshots 40 days of hourly case temperature snapshots 15 days of 10 minute pressure snapshots March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 26 Supercompressibility parameter addresses for 6000 E
27. your device 3 Assign a function key to the parameter Press jump edit and then the function key you wish to assign to the current item F0 F9 NOTE There are pre defined function keys for your device see Appendix Tables A 6 through A 10 starting on page 39 Audit Trail The 6000 maintains an electronic audit trail file that records all parameter changes and calibrations performed on the unit Each entry is identified with the date and time the event occurred The contents of this file cannot be changed providing a secure non editable audit trail In the standard 6000 configuration the audit trail is disabled You can enable audit trail logging using Metretek Inc software or editing the Audit Trail Enable Disable parameter to 250 using the keypad and display NOTE Once the audit trail is enabled it cannot be disabled without downloading a new database with this feature disabled 28 Once enabled the device maintains the audit trail file with a maximum of 250 records You can upload the information from the unit to a portable or host computer using Mtek Manager or pcGas Meter Reader software Once the audit trail is full the device will not allow any other changes to parameters the audit trail must first be uploaded and reset by the host software Wake Up on Pulse Event Driven The 6000 EFC employs a wake up on pulse event driven wake up mode in which the unit can be configured to wake up
28. 003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 28 6000 EFCV amp EFCP Pulse Out Wiring Terminal Terminal Definition Pulse Description Address Value 7 NO1 Normally open relay 1 Corrected Volume 050206 35 8 8 COM1 Common relay 1 Pulse Output 9 NC1 Normally closed relay 1 130203 4 2 Normally open relay 2 140203 5 COM2 Common relay 2 Alarm Pulse Output 150203 6 NC2 Normally closed relay 2 160203 13 NO3 Normally open relay 3 Optional 220206 14 COM3 relay 3 Pressure Corrected 15 NC3 Normally closed relay 3 Volume Pulse Output 10 NO4 Normally open relay 4 Optional 210206 11 COM4 Common relay 4 Uncorrected Volume 12 NC4 Normally closed relay 4 Pulse Output Table A 29 6000 EFM Pulse Out Wiring Terminal Terminal Definition Pulse Description Address Value 7 Normally open relay 1 Corrected Volume 050206 35 8 8 COM1 Common relay 1 Pulse Output 9 Normally closed relay 1 150203 4 NO2 Normally open relay 2 160203 5 COM2 Common relay 2 Alarm Pulse Output 170203 6 NC2 Normally closed relay 2 180203 190203 13 NO3 Normally open relay 3 14 COM3 Common relay 3 Optional 15 NC3 Normally closed relay 3 10 NO4 Normally open relay 4 11 COM4 relay 4 Optional 12 NC4 Normally closed relay 4 March 2003 53 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 30 6000 EPR Pulse Out Wiring Terminal Terminal Definition
29. 003 Table A 11 Standard alarms for 6000 EFCV and EFVP Alarms First Time Power Low Supply Volts High Flow Rate Low Flow Rate High Pressure Low Pressure Current Day Flow Faulty Counter High Temperature Low Temperature Lost Pressure Lost Temperature LowVolt Shutdown Open Door Software Error 140501 6000 EFCV only Table A 12 Standard Alarms First Time Power Low Supply Volts High Flow Rate Low Flow Rate High Pressure Low Pressure High Diff Pressure Low Diff Pressure High Temperature Low Temperature Current Day Flow Lost Pressure Lost Temperature Lost Diff Pressure LowVolt Shutdown Open Door Software Error March 2003 Alarm Code 130401 130501 130601 130701 140401 140601 140701 150401 150501 150601 150701 160401 160501 160601 alarms for 6000 Alarm Code 150401 150501 150601 150701 160401 160501 160601 160701 170401 170501 170601 180401 180501 180601 180701 190401 190501 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 13 Standard alarms for 6000 EPR Alarms First Time Power Low Supply Volts High Pressure Low Pressure Lost Pressure LowVolt Shutdown Open Door Software Error 090701 Alarm Code 090401 090501 090601 100401 100501 100601 100701 Table A 14 Standard alarms for 6000 ETR Alarms First Time Power Low Supply Volts High Temperature Low Temperature Lost Temperature LowVolt Shutdown Open Door Software Error Alarm Co
30. 50505 Low Supply Volts Alarm Reset 150506 Meter Correction Factor 050507 Orifice Diameter 050608 Percent CO2 050510 Percent N2 050511 Pipe Diameter 050607 Power down Time out 010307 Site I D 010101 Specific Gravity 050307 Supercompressibility Calculated or Fixed 050203 Time HHMMSS Hours Minutes Seconds 010305 Volume Pulse Output High Time ms 260407 Volume Pulse Output Low Time ms 260408 Wake Up Interval Seconds 010303 NOTE See Appendix C for a description of these parameters March 2003 47 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 18 Common parameter addresses for 6000 EPR Common Parameters Addresses Alarm Pulse Output Enable Disable 090203 100203 Alarm Pulse Time ms 090204 100204 Analog Sampling Rate seconds 010314 Audit Trail Logging Enable 010313 Calibration Password 010308 Configuration Password 010309 Date Month Day Year 010306 Gas Day Roll Time HHMM Hours Minutes 130208 High Pressure Alarm Setpoint 090605 High Pressure Alarm Reset 090606 Low Pressure Alarm Setpoint 090705 Low Pressure Alarm Reset 090706 Low Supply Volts Alarm Setpoint 090505 Low Supply Volts Alarm Reset 090506 Power down Time out 010307 Site L D 010101 Time HHMMSS Hours Minutes Seconds 010305 Wake Up Interval Seconds 010303 110410 Wake Up Interval For Limit Viol seconds 110610 NOTE See Appendix C for a description of these parameters Table A 19 Common parameter addresses for 6000 ETR Common Parameters Addresses
31. 6000 SERIES Electronic Flow Corrector amp Monitoring Devices Installation and Operating Instructions March 2003 Manual 900309 s 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Installation 7 Unpacking Du dents ih Du LS 7 Initial Check Out 7 P wer for the 6000 rare anche eset 8 Optional Power Supplies zur rn 8 Mounting the EFC on the Meter 12222224 8 Setting Up the Index Assembly 9 Pulse nput to thie ERG nee 11 Transducers inthe 9000 ser 13 Connecting the Pressure Tubing 222 13 Installing the Thermal Temperature Probe 15 Connecting the Output Pulse Linie eere eee 16 GOMMUNICAUONS uns eate ute aquae e bete dte ate c sordide 18 RS 232C Serial Direct Communications 18 Modem Communications RAR 18 Connecting the Telephone Line 2 4 2 4 4 18 GIOUNGING s Aa E bin 20 Section 2 Operating Modes 21 Sleep Wake up Mode alu 21 Display Mode ernennen 21 Alarm Mod
32. 90606 Low press In al 090705 Low press Out al 090706 Supply Volts DC 020309 Case Temp F 020302 Analog Output 1 170302 AOut Hi Scale 1 170402 AOut Lo Scale 1 170403 Analog Output 2 180302 AOut Hi Scale 2 180402 AOut Lo Scale 2 180403 Open Door status 080302 Status input 1 080401 Status input 2 080402 PRessure PSG 030302 Press Scale PSG 020402 High press In al 140405 High press Out al 140406 Low press In al 140505 Low press Out al 140506 Flow Temp F 020304 High temp In al 140605 High temp Out al 140606 Low temp In al 140705 Low temp Out al 140706 Supply Volts DC 020309 Case Temp F 020302 Analog Output 1 220302 AOut Hi Scale 1 220402 AOut Lo Scale 1 220403 Analog Output 2 230302 AOut Hi Scale 2 230402 AOut Lo Scale 2 230403 Open Door status 120302 Status input 1 120401 Status input 2 120402 1 G Q OUO LD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Table A 9 Standard display mode and function keys for 6000 ETR Label I D Description Address F4 FT Flow Temp F 020304 HI High temp In al 080605 HO High temp Out al 080606 LI Low temp In al 080705 Low temp Out al 080706 SV Supply Volts DC 020309 CT Case Temp F 020302 AO Analog Output 1 160302 AO AOut Hi Scale 1 160402 AO AOutLo Scale 1 160403 Analog Output 2 170302 AO AOut Hi Scale 2 170402 AO AOutLo Scale 2 170403 OD Open Door status 070302 Status input 1 070401 Status input 2 070402 S O Q QS 44 March 2
33. E The flashing outside display indicates an alarm condition e g First Time Power See page 22 for information on alarms 5 You now view selected parameter values on the display by using the scroll switch The scroll switch is activated by the use of a magnet one is shipped with the unit See Display Mode in page 21 for information about this function 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL POWER FOR THE 6000 A main 10 5 V 7 1 AH disposable alkaline pack part 1011 0030C 001 supplies operating power to the device for approximately one year If the main supply fails an on board back up battery will power the unit s memory and real time clock Backup power can maintain history data for up to seven years When back up power is used the unit discontinues normal operation until the main battery pack is replaced WARNING The operating voltage range is 7 18 VDC Do exceed recommended input voltage of 18 VDC Optional Power Supplies Several optional supplies are available A Alkaline battery pack This industrial grade pack part 1011 0031D 001 provides an approximate life expectancy of one year over the temperature range 20 F 29 C to 130 F 54 C The 9 0V 7 1 AH battery pack consists of 6 C size 1 5 volt industrial grade alkaline batteries Its design provides for easy change out of the batteries with certified replacements B TRI D lithium battery pack part 1011 0029C 001 provides
34. EPT for 5 ft rev meters which should be set at 10 When switching to 5 ft rev the gear ratio is adjusted so that two revolutions of the input drive gear result in one revolution of the magnet and hub assembly which sends a pulse signal to the instrument that equals 10 ft3 rev The value can be changed using pcGas software or the keypad display see Appendix Table A 16 on page 44 for addressing To change the input drive value to 10 100 1 000 or 10 000 ft rev return compound gear to its original factory set position Change the CF Per Pulse In or Meter Drive parameter using pcGas software or keypad display see Appendix Tables 6 on page 44 for addressing NOTE When you have changed the input drive value be sure to remove the existing drive value label from the window and replace it with a new label that states the current input drive value For your convenience Metretek Inc supplies extra labels with the 6000 EFC 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Fig 1 5 Base Plate Showing Unit amp Index Rotation The index box assembly contains a reed switch G and a corresponding magnet F magnet should be positioned so there is 0 07 0 1 clearance between the magnet and switch To adjust this clearance refer to Fig 1 4 on page 9 and do the following 1 Loosen set screw h 2 Move the magnet until clearance is correct 3 Retighten set screw h 4 Verify the clearance is still correct If not r
35. FCV and EFCP Supercompressibility Method Common Parameters Addresses NX 19 AGA S Method1 AGA 8 Method 2 Atmospheric Pressure 050509 210509 220509 Yes Yes Yes Base Pressure 050505 210505 220505 Yes Yes Yes Base Temperature 050506 210506 220506 Yes Yes Percent CO2 050510 210510 220510 Yes Yes Percent N2 050511 210511 220511 No Specific Gravity 050307 210307 220307 Yes BTU Content 050514 210514 220514 Yes TH Ref Heat Value 051206 211206 221206 Yes TD Ref Heat Value 051207 211207 221207 Yes PD Ref Molar Density 051208 211208 221208 Yes TGR Ref Molar Density 051209 211209 221209 Yes PGR Ref Molar Density 051210 211210 221210 Yes 2 051211 211211 221211 Yes CO 051212 211212 221212 Yes NOTE See Appendix C for a description of these parameters March 2003 51 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 27 Supercompressibility parameter addresses for 6000 EFM Supercompressibility Method Common Parameters Addresses NX 19 AGA S Method1 AGA 8 Method 2 Atmospheric Pressure 050509 Yes Base Pressure 050505 Yes Yes Base Temperature 050506 Yes Percent CO2 050510 Yes Percent N2 050511 No Specific Gravity 050307 Yes BTU Content 050514 Yes TH Ref Heat Value 051206 Yes TD Ref Heat Value 051207 Yes PD Ref Molar Density 051208 Yes TGR Ref Molar Density 051209 Yes PGR Ref Molar Density 051210 Yes 2 051211 Yes CO 051212 Yes Z Z Z 12 Z 2 Z 2 NOTE See Appendix C for a description of these parameters 52 March 2
36. Normally open relay 4 Common relay 4 Normally closed relay 4 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Pulse Out Wiring Pulse Description Spare Alarm Pulse Output Optional Optional Address Value 35 8 130203 140203 150203 55 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 56 March 2003 APPENDIX CALCULATIONS 7 Volume Calculations The 6000 EFC performs volume calculations based on the Ideal Gas Law Boyle s Law is used for pressure and Charles s Law for temperature These laws state that the volume of any definite weight of a perfect gas varies inversely with change in absolute pressure and directly with change in absolute temperature The unit can perform such calculations for turbine rotary and diaphragm displacement meters Vc Vu x Pm Pa x Tb 459 67 x Fpv 2 Pb Tm 459 67 Where Vc Volume corrected to base conditions Vu Uncorrected line volume Pm Measured line pressure psig Pa Atmospheric pressure Pb Base pressure Tb Base temperature Tm Measured line temperature F Supercompressibility factor The unit makes continuous correction for the specified gas composition based on actual sensed pressure and temperature NOTE of the factors can be based on either flowing or constant values The supercompressibility factor can be calculated from either NX 19 or AGA 8 Gross Methods 1 and 2 reports and applied to the volume equation NX19 Supercompress
37. aintenance 2 37 8 37 Galibration a m eos a ee 37 Section 5 Software Packages 39 pooas Meter Reader lp RE ERR 39 pc Customer Monitor nennen YER road dd dee Bes epos gal 39 Mt k Manager 39 DC20DD 7 aun has ensure 40 Appendix Process Configuration Standard 41 Appendix B Calculations 57 Appendix C Parameter Description 59 Appendix D Board Jumper Positions 65 Appendix E Certifications CSA UL FCC drawings statements 69 Metretek Inc is registered trademark and 6000 pcGas Mtek Manager Customer Monitor AutoPoll Label Changer Site 1 0 Changer Units Changer Virtual Keypad and Trend Graphics are trademarks of Metretek Inc All other trademarks are the propriety of organizations not connected with Metretek Inc Company and are used for reference purposes only All contents and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice March 2003 3 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL OVERVIEW The 6000 series product line are low cost microprocessor controlled electronic devices for measuring gas flow and volumes or monitoring pressure and temperature for a system With integral pressure a
38. an external device by enabling the Pulse Output Channel The rate at which pulses are generated 15 determined by the Uncorrected Pulse Output CF per Pulse parameter An optional relay 15 required for the pulse output To enable Relay 4 for pulse output enter a value of 35 2 Enter 1 to disable The Default value 15 1 Uncorr Pulse Output CF per Pulse This parameter should reflect the value of the uncorrected pulse output from the station to an external device For example if each output pulse represents 1000 cubic feet then this parameter should be set to 1000 The Default 18 1000 Uncorrected Volume The uncorrected index represents the total index volume registered by the station When changing this number you will normally enter the number which appears on the mechanical index attached to the station The Default value is 0 Uncorrected Volume amp Flow Multiplier This multiplier specifies the output value for uncorrected volume and flow For example if the device is to measure flow in thousands of cubic feet MCF select Thousands 1000 s of units from the picklist The Default value is 1000 Ten Thousands 10 000 s of units 10000 Thousands 1000 s of units 1000 Hundreds 100 s of units 100 Tens 10 s of units 10 Single 1 s units 1 64 Wake Interval seconds This parameter specifies the time in seconds that the unit will wake up execute the station processes and perform all calculations Beca
39. and PROPERTY DAMAGE Do NOT attempt to connect any piping or fittings to a meter or pipe under pressure Do NOT SMOKE while connecting gas or test pressure to the meter NOTE Federal Standard 192 02 requires a shut off valve between the pressure source and the instrument A needle valve is supplied with the optional pressure piping kit for this purpose Its rating is 1 500 PSIG MAOP March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Fig 1 8 Pressure connections As a minimum requirement connect the pressure tubing as shown in Fig 1 8 on page 13 An optional pressure tubing connection kit part 2019 0009B 001 can be shipped with each instrument Fig 1 9 on page 14 is the recommended pressure installation for ease of operation Additional piping and valve are required for the installation and are not supplied Use Teflon tape or pipe seal compound on all threaded connections The tubing supplied in the kit may be longer than you need for your installation You can cut or coil the tubing but do not make any sharp bends in it minimum radius is 3 4 Tighten all the connections and perform a leak test once the meter and instrument are pressurized 13 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Typical Installation For 6000 EFC Fig 1
40. are a user cannot use it to download processes to an MTEK6000 with blank system memory However it does allow a convenient method of viewing and or modifying general site specific database information most of which are shown in Appendix A Trend Graphics and AutoPoll are standard features with pcGas Meter Reader Manuals for Meter Reader and Meter Reader Utilities are provided with each registered copy of the program Refer to these manuals for additional information pcGas Meter Utility Package The pcGas Meter Reader Utility Package is supplied upon request with your unit The utility package consists of the following e Site Changer View or change the Site I D stored in the device March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Label Changer View and change label and function key definitions e VirtualKeypad Emulates the keypad in the 6000 product Can be used for configuration and calibration Customer Monitor Customer Monitor lets personnel responsible for collecting data to conveniently interact with the unit No data can be modified in the unit with this software it only provides a convenient method of viewing and reading history data stored in the unit MTEK Manager The MTEK Manager software is an integrated group of utilities designed for configuration and management of the MTEK6000 corrector as well as the AE5000 6000 product lines The software utilizes MS Access co
41. cimal point and sign The Default value is 0 Configuration Password A password can be entered to prevent unauthorized users from accessing configuration mode The value may be up to six digits long including the decimal point and sign The Default value is 0 Corrected Pulse Output Cubic Unit Pulse This parameter should reflect the value of the corrected pulse output sent from the station to an external device For example if each output pulse represents 1000 cubic feet then this parameter should be set to 1000 The Default value is 1000 Corrected Pulse Out Enable Disable Corrected pulses can be sent to an external device by enabling the Pulse Output Channel The rate at which pulses are generated is determined by the Corrected Pulse Out CF 60 per Pulse parameter To enable Relay 1 for pulse output enter a value of 35 8 Enter 1 to disable The Default value is 1 Corrected Volume The corrected volume is calculated based upon AGA report 7 or 8 and reflects the corrected volumetric flow taking the base conditions into consideration The Default value is 0 Corrected Volume Pressure Only The corrected volume is calculated based upon AGA report 7 and reflects the corrected volumetric flow taking only the Pressure base conditions into consideration The temperature factors have no effect The Default value is 0 Corrected Volume and Flow Multiplier This multiplier specifies the output value for corre
42. cted volume and flow For example if the device is to measure flow in thousands of cubic feet MCF select Thousands 1000 s of units from the picklist The Default value is 1000 Ten Thousands 10 000 s of units 10000 Thousands 1000 s of units 1000 Hundreds 100 s of units 100 Tens 10 s of units 10 Single 1 s units 1 Counter Fault Monitoring Only This parameter can be used to enable or disable fault monitoring on the main counter 1 Form C or 3 wire input is required for this function In this mode two working counters are monitored for discrepancies Delta value will be accumulated which reflects any discrepancies between the counters If any of the dual reed switches should be defective and the Delta exceeds the Counter Fault Threshold parameter the input pulses will automatically switch to either working single ended counter The EFC will generate a Faulty Counter alarm To enable set this parameter to 1 and to disable set to 0 The default value is 0 for disable March 2003 Cubic Unit Pulse Meter Drive This parameter determines the volume unit represented by one input pulse and is normally set to equal the drive CF Rev of the meter Standard indexes produce one pulse revolution therefore the CF Pulse will equal the drive rate of the meter The Default value is 1000 For instruments utilizing remote pulsing devices this value can also be determined by dividing t
43. d physical separation of the pulse output relays provide greater than 1 500 VAC isolation Wiring connections for the photoMOS Form C relays are made from terminals 7 to 9 for Pulse 1 terminals 4 to 6 for Pulse 2 terminals 13 to 15 for Pulse 3 and terminals 10 to 12 for Pulse 4 Please note that Form C relays 3 wire may be connected as Form A 2 wire by not wiring the normally closed terminals See Fig 1 12 on page 16 for pulse output wiring location The corrected volume pulse outputs generated from the photoMOS relays can be scaled to any desired volume value Typical values are 10 100 1 000 or 10 000 cubic feet per pulse or the metric equivalents The scaling factor is selected by the Pulse Out CF Per Pulse parameters The pulse duration width is also configurable up to 5 000 ms The Pulse Output On Time and Off Time parameters determine the pulse time for corrected volume uncorrected volume and pressure corrected volume pulses The Alarm Pulse Time ms parameter determines the pulse time for alarm outputs See Appendix C starting on page 54 in this manual or Mtek Manager Help screen for description of this parameter RELAY PULSE OUTPUTS UNCTION STANDARD OPTION DESCRIPTION Fig 1 12 Pulse output wiring 16 March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Volume and Alarm Pulse Specifications Uncorrected Pulse Output Specifications 1 All pulse outputs are isolated fr
44. de 080401 080501 080601 080701 090401 090501 090601 090701 Table A 15 Standard alarms for 6000 EPTR Alarms First Time Power Low Supply Volts High Pressure Low Pressure High Temperature Low Temperature Lost Pressure Lost Temperature LowVolt Shutdown Open Door Software Error 130701 Alarm Code 130401 130501 130601 140401 140501 140601 140701 150401 150501 150601 45 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 16 Common parameter addresses for 6000 EFCV amp EFCP Common Parameters Addresses Alarm Pulse Output Enable Disable 130203 140203 150203 160203 Alarm Pulse Time ms 130204 140204 150204 160204 Analog Sampling Rate seconds 010314 Atmospheric Pressure 050509 210509 220509 Audit Trail Logging Enable 010313 Base Pressure 050505 210505 220505 Base Temperature 050506 210506 220506 Calibration Password 010308 Configuration Password 010309 Corrected Pulse Out Enable Disable 050206 Corrected Pulse Output Cubic Unit Per Pulse 050208 Corrected Volume 051103 051102 051101 Corrected Volume Pressure Only 221103 221102 221101 Corrected Volume amp Flow Multiplier 050508 210508 220508 Counter Fault Monitoring 040103 Counter Input Mode 0 FormC 1 FormA 040501 Cubic Unit Per Pulse In or Meter Drive 050802 210802 220802 Current Day High Volume Alarm Setpoint 140605 Current Day High Volume Reset 140606 Date Month Day Year 010306 Fixed Supercompressibility Value 050606 220606 Flow Rate Update Interva
45. e us nas bau pis 22 Viewing and Clearing Alarms With the Magnet 22 Memory History LOGGING see reine 25 Configuration Mode 2 2 26 Virtual Keypad and External Keypad Operation 26 Editing Paramelers a us ed ab este ee ite 26 Assigning Function Keys 28 u s ELE prse a ede 28 Wake up On Pulse duo ox 28 Analog Sampling eub a cut 28 Assigning The Number of Displayed Digits 29 Viewing and Clearing Alarms from the Keypad 29 Calibration NR HEN IG UA ERR S ATARI R 30 Calibrating the Pressure Transducer 242 2 222 30 Calibrating the Temperature Transducer 31 Calibrating the Differential Pressure Transducer 32 2 March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Section 3 Optional Equipment 33 Analog Output unsere le Da 33 Installing the Analog 34 Calibrating the Analog Output 34 Section 4 Maintenance 37 Enclosure M
46. e temperature case temperature and the external analog transmitters values once for each selected interval The sample s minimum and maximum values are then checked against their corresponding High and Low Setpoints If the unit determines that these conditions were exceeded it wakes up and finds the average of all samples accumulated since the last process execution displays this analog mean and applies it to any necessary subsequent calculation March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL To enable analog sampling set this parameter to 1 99 seconds Set to 0 to disable analog sampling Atmospheric Pressure If the station is configured for ABSOLUTE pressure enter 0 Enter the actual atmospheric pressure for GAUGE pressure The default value is 14 4 for gauge and 0 for absolute Audit Trail Logging Enable This parameter enables Audit Trail logging in the 6000 Examples of audit trail events include editing any item at the device and logging the time it enters calibration mode After the maximum number of events 250 have been logged no more parameters can be changed in the unit until the audit trail is uploaded and reset by the pcGAS software This parameter is disabled at the factory The user may enable Audit Trail logging by entering 250 Default value is 0 for disable NOTE Once the audit trail is enabled the user cannot disable it without reloading the database Base Pressure The Base Pressure param
47. ective mode The on board battery will continue to protect the unit s memory therefore data prior to entering this mode will be maintained The supply voltage is monitored constantly and the unit will reset itself should the supply voltage becomes greater than 6 0 volts If the unit is left alone without applying adequate supply voltage the battery will continue to drain and the outside display will eventually go blank March 2003 When sufficient supply voltage 15 applied the unit powers up LowVolt Shutdown alarm will be recorded Open Door Alarm Optional door ajar switch The Open Door alarm is initiated when the door of the 6000 opens When this occurs a full wake up 15 triggered and the 6000 executes its processes The alarm is inactive when the door is closed Software Error Alarm If there is a fault in the software the Software Error alarm will initiate Memory History Logging The 6000 has a total of 96K Main 64K bank and Auxiliary 32K bank of RAM for database audit trail and history logging With the large memory capacity over 81 000 bytes of non volatile memory is reserved for storing historical meter data The non editable history file provides the user with time related data logged in any variation of selectable intervals minute daily weekly and monthly An event driven history mode allows data logging when an event occurs e g alarms The type of data and collection period can be defi
48. ep Wake Up Mode In normal operation the 6000 maintains a powered down state sleep mode to conserve battery life In this state the display will show the label and the most recent value prior to the next wake up interval The unit will be updated depending upon the user s programmed wake up interval The default wake up interval is 10 minutes See Appendix Tables A 16 through A 20 starting on page 46 for a list of common 6000 items including this parameter Shorter intervals result in more frequent data longer intervals provide for longer battery life The scheduled wake ups result in immediate power down after performing calculations In addition to the scheduled wake ups the 6000 can be brought up from its sleep mode by any one of the following e Connecting a portable computer to the unit s serial communication port e Scrolling the external display with a magnet e Pressing any key on the optional keypad e Opening the enclosure door e Change in state of the status inputs e Calling the unit via modem Waking up on a specified number of pulses set by the Wake Up On Pulse March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL parameter See Appendix Table A 16 on page 46 for the Wake Up On Pulse event driven parameter address and the Wake Up on Pulse event driven section on page 59 for more details on this feature e Waking up on a limit violation set by analog minimum or maximum setpoints This is only valid when analo
49. epeat the procedure 10 UNIT AND INDEX ROTATION In general the label side of the index base plate front should face the front of the meter This allows the 6000 EFC to also face the front of the meter In certain applications the 6000 EFC and index can be installed 180 from the standard position so that viewing of the 6000 EFC is acceptable To rotate the unit and index refer to Fig 1 5 on page 10 and do the following 1 Remove the 4 bolts at location A 2 Rotate the base plate 180 clockwise so that the front label side is now facing the rear of the unit 3 Insert the 4 bolts into location B with the two lockwashers as shown Fig 1 5 on page 10 shows the index orientation after the rotation is completed DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN COUNTER MASKING Table 1 1 Uncorrected Counter Masking For Eight Digit Counter Uncorrected RH Digits Drive Value Masked March 2003 PULSE INPUT TO THE EFC Magnetically operated reed switches inside the meter drive assembly send electronic pulses as the drive turns These pulses represent uncorrected meter volume to the EFC To eliminate false counts that can result from the reed switch bounce the EFC uses a set reset dual reed switch configuration input pulse is generated only when the opening and closing of the f
50. eter appears as a factor in the Corrected Volume calculation It is one of the factors used to correct the flowing volume as registered by the meter itself to the base volume used for billing purposes The normal pressure ranges for this parameter are given below English 11 000 to 16 000 psi Metric I 75 842 to 110 316 kPa Metric II 0 832 to 1 210 kg cm The standard value for this parameter is 14 730 psia 101 560 kPa or 1 114 depending upon the system of units chosen for the particular device Default value is 14 73 59 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Base Temperature The Base Temperature parameter appears as a factor in the Corrected Volume calculation It is one of the factors used to correct the flowing volume as registered by the meter itself to the base volume used for billing purposes The default value of this parameter is 60 000 degrees F for an English based unit or 15 556 degrees C for a metric based unit The Default value is 60 Calibrate Mode Time out The fractional portion of this parameter is the Calibrate Mode Time out It controls how long the unit will remain powered up in the calibration mode if no key is being pressed For example a calibration time out of 30 minutes would be entered as XX 30 The default value is 60 30 Calibration Password A password can be entered to prevent unauthorized users from accessing calibration mode The value may be up to six digits long including the de
51. from anywhere within the calibration procedure will back the operator out of calibration mode 1 Display the line pressure by pressing F3 or jumping to 030302 2 Press cal Enter your password at the optional PASSWORD prompt if required 30 3 The unit will enter calibration mode The display will alternate between CALIBRATING and the parameter label Pressure for example 4 Close the shut off valve between the pressure source and the pressure transducer 5 Open the pressure sensing line on the unit to the atmosphere and wait until the line is fully vented and the reading is stable 6 Press zero The display now shows ZERO gt NEW gt XX XXX XX XXX represents the unit s default zero value If the current zero reference matches the unit s default simply press ent to collect the new point Otherwise key in the value of the current reference before pressing ent The unit should display Calculating briefly and then display the new point Pressing esc instead of ent at this point aborts the operation and returns you to the calibration prompt 7 Apply the span full scale reference to the pressure sensor and wait for the reading to stabilize 8 Press span The unit now shows SPAN gt XX XXX NEW gt As with the zero point if the external reference matches the default span value simply press ent Otherwise key in the current value of the external reference then press ent After pre
52. g sampling is enabled See Analog Sampling on page 28 for details The unit will enter alarm mode if brought from its sleep mode by any of the first three methods See the section on Alarm mode on page 22 for information on viewing and clearing alarms Once the unit is awake it will automatically power down in one minute after the operator stops interacting with it NOTE The 6000 will not go to sleep if the RS 232C serial cable is connected and battery life will be affected drastically Display Mode This is the normal mode of operation and is activated when you wake up the unit In this mode the display normally shows two character label and a value You can view the next displayed label without having to open the front door by touching the scroll switch with a magnet In display mode only limited parameters with assigned labels can be viewed See Appendix Tables A 6 through A 10 starting on page 41 for a list of display mode parameters for your device 21 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Alarm Mode The 6000 can be configured to activate an alarm when certain conditions are met or when user defined limits are exceeded You can display active alarm messages on the optional external keypad and display or alarm codes on the standard display The unit can also automatically call a host computer running Metretek Inc software programs to report alarms A history log 15 kept in the device on each alarm condition c
53. he CF Rev of the meter by the number of pulses per revolution generated by the remote pulser For example Consider a 3GT meter with a 100 CF Rev drive and a 50 Pulse Rev Imac Pulsamatic Transmitter The CF Pulse 15 determined as follows CF Pulse 100 CF Rev 1 50 Rev Pulse 2 CF Pulse NOTE FOR METERS WITH 5 CF REV DRIVE RATES Re position the input compound gear to the correct position and set this parameter to a value of 10 Refer to the instruction manual or contact Metretek Inc for assistance in positioning the compound gear Current Day High Volume Alarm Reset After the Current Day s Total is exceeded the setpoint at which the unit exits this condition is entered in this location The Default value is 1 000 000 Current Day High Volume Alarm Setpoint This parameter specifies the setpoint at which the unit determines whether the Current Day Flow Total is in an alarm condition For transport or interruptible customers this parameter can be used to alarm when an account has exceeded a predetermined daily volume allocation The Default value is 999 990 March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Date Month Day Year This is the current Date in the unit MMDDYY It is updated on each process scan Fixed Supercompressibility Value If supercompressibility is Fixed this parameter should be set to the desired fixed value If supercompressibility is Calculated any value entered will be ignored The Default
54. ibility Report The EFC is configured with values for specific gravity mol percent of N2 and CO2 March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL AGA 8 Supercompressibility Gross Method 1 The EFC is configured with values for BTU content specific gravity and mol percent of CO2 AGA 8 Supercompressibility Gross Method 2 The EFC is configured with values for specific gravity and mol percent of N2 and CO2 57 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 58 March 2003 APPENDIX PARAMETER DESCRIPTION parameters relative to the operation configuration of the 6000 are listed below See Appendix Tables A 16 through A 20 for the addresses of these parameters Alarm Pulse Output Enable Disable The EFC can generate a generic pulse output on any alarm condition This parameter enables the pulse output through Relay 2 Enter 35 7 to enable or 0 0 to disable The Default value is 0 Alarm Pulse Time ms This parameter sets the output band width in milliseconds ms for pulse outputs generated by an alarm condition The user should take care assigning a value for this parameter The value should always be less than the Wakeup Interval Parameter else the unit will stay awake for the duration of the pulse Range 0 to 32 000 ms The Default value is 70 Analog Sampling Rate seconds This parameter sets the rate at which the unit will sample its dynamic analog input variable channels When enabled the unit samples pressur
55. irst switch is followed by the opening and closing of the second switch The main counter input is also monitored for fault conditions When enabled if any of the dual reed switches should be defective the input pulses will automatically switch to the working counter input and the EFC will generate a Faulty Counter alarm This function is enabled if the Counter Fault Monitoring parameter is set to 1 and disabled if set to 0 The default value is 0 for disable See Appendix Table A 16 on page 44 for addressing For units supplied with indexes the main counter input is terminated at the UNIT BLK MTA connector and the uncorrected pulse wiring at the FIELD WHT MTA connector at the lower right hand corner of the board Metretek Inc can supply a remote index similar to the main index or a sandwich pulser for wall or pipe mount installations When the sandwich or external pulser option 1 10 20 or 50 pulse per revolution is supplied connect the N O COM and N C wiring to terminals 18 SET2 17 GND and 16 RST2 respectively The pulse input is software selectable for Form C three wire or Form A two wire connection Mtek Manager and pcGas Meter reader software can be used to configure the pulse input optional external keypad display can also be used to configure the pulse March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL input and other parameters See Appendix Table A 16 on page 44 for addressing WALL AND PIPE
56. is 1 Flow Rate Update Interval s This parameter determines how often the flow rate gets updated in the EFC However it has no control over Volume updates Volume is updated every time the unit wakes up from the sleep mode or when the processes execute It is of the form XXX YYM where the integer portion XXX is the time interval in seconds before displaying a new flow rate The digits after the decimal point YYM represent the period to wait without receiving pulses before generating a zero flow rate The first two digits are minutes and the third digit M is fraction of a minute A two minute period would be entered as XXX 020 a ten minute period as XXX 010 and a six second period as XXX 002 The maximum allowed period is 27 minutes The default value is 0 010 Flow Units The flow units parameter reflects the time used to represent the flow rate For example if the flow rate represents cubic feet per hour this parameter should be set to Hour The Default value is 2 Minute 1 Hour Day 3 61 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Gas Day Roll Time Hours Minutes This item is used in Daily and Monthly history modes to determine when the gas day ends The time is entered in military time For example a standard roll time of 8 00AM is entered as 800 0 The Range is 0 to 2359 default value 15 800 High Differential Pressure Alarm Setpoint The setpoint at which the unit determines that there is a High Differen
57. isolated with these flanges it may be necessary to bond the underground sections with a jumper in order to maintain a uniform cathodic voltage on them Note that these insulating flanges are not guaranteed to prevent high potential arcing as from nearby lightning strikes For this reason it is recommended that a low inductance flat copper grounding strap example PolyPhaser 3 0 STRAP be attached to the above ground section of line to which our electronic equipment is mounted and run over to the ground bed Note PolyPhaser also provides clamps and fittings for attaching this strap REFERENCES e National Electrical Code NFPA Article 250 Grounding Articles 500 amp 501 Hazardous Classified Article 504 Intrinsically Safe Systems e The IAEI Soares Book on Grounding Available through the NFPA e PolyPhaser Corp Catalog of Lightning EMP amp Grounding Solutions Minden Nevada 800 325 7170 e Advance Products amp Systems Inc Pipeline Isolation Kits Lafayette Louisiana 800 315 6009 e John Hoss Company Pipeline Isolation Kits Tulsa Oklahoma 800 331 3404 March 2003 SECTION 2 Operating Modes The 6000 operates in any of five modes Sleep Display Alarm Configuration requires Virtual keypad Mtek Manager or pcGas Meter Reader software or the optional external keypad and display e Calibration requires Virtual keypad or Mtek Manager software or the optional external keypad and display Sle
58. l 050704 210704 220704 Flow Units 051003 211003 221003 Gas Day Roll Time HHMM Hours Minutes 050901 210901 220901 170208 High Flow Rate Alarm Setpoint 130605 High Flow Rate Alarm Reset 130606 High Pressure Alarm Setpoint 140405 High Pressure Alarm Reset 140406 High Temperature Alarm Setpoint 150405 High Temperature Alarm Reset 150406 Low Flow Rate Alarm Setpoint 130705 Low Flow Rate Alarm Reset 130706 Low Pressure Alarm Setpoint 140505 Low Pressure Alarm Reset 140506 Low Temperature Alarm Setpoint 150505 Low Temperature Alarm Reset 150506 Low Supply Volts Alarm Setpoint 130505 Low Supply Volts Alarm Reset 130506 Meter Correction Factor 050507 210507 220507 Percent CO2 050510 210510 220510 Percent N2 050511 210511 220511 Pressure Corrected Pulse Enable Disable 220206 Press Corr Pulse Output Cubic Unit Pulse 220208 Site I D 010101 Specific Gravity 050307 210307 220307 Supercompressibility Calculated or Fixed 050203 220203 Time HHMMSS Hours Minutes Seconds 010305 Uncorrected Pulse Out Enable Disable 210206 Uncorrected Pulse Output Cubic Unit per Pulse 210208 Uncorrected Volume 051109 051108 051107 Uncorrected Volume amp Flow Multiplier 050210 210210 220210 Volume Pulse Output High Time ms 250407 Volume Pulse Output Low Time ms 250408 Wake Up Interval Seconds 010303 Wake Up On Pulse event driven 040601 NOTE See Appendix C for a description of these parameters 46 March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Table A 17
59. mpatible databases for all of its data and is suitable for managing small groups of correctors Version 2 x is licensed for end use pursuant to Metretek s standard licensing fees and terms This package has all of the tools required to configure the flow calculation parameters edit the labels and function keys and adjust any other parameters that affect the way the corrector operates It also has applets to view acknowledge alarms view audit trail entries view real time data and calibrate the unit This software also has the ability to retrieve view and print the historical data from the correctors It also adds the ability to perform remote access using a dialup phone system Included is an auto polling application that can be used to schedule polls to the configured stations as well as answer incoming calls Data export to DC2000 can also be automated after data is collected 39 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL DC2000 The MTEK6000 is fully compatible with Metretek s DC2000 DC2000 is Metretek s flagship collection and management software system for energy data DC2000 s scaleability and flexibility enables users to choose from a wide range of functions and data throughput configurations This protects your investment by letting you continuously adapt your system to operate in proportion to your business needs See your authorized Metretek representative for complete details on DC2000 capabilities and licensing ter
60. ms 40 March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL APPENDIX A PROCESS CONFIGURATION STANDARD The 6000 uses Process configuration for database organization and management Table A 2 Process Listing for 6000 EFM Table A 1 Process Listing for 6000 EFCV and EFCP ID Name System Analog Inputs Press Profile Counter Inputs AGA 7 Meter Avg Daily Press Avg Daily Temp Avg Hourly Press Avg Hourly Temp Min Max Press Min Max Flow Digital Status Alarm Detector Alarm Detector Alarm Detector Alarm Detector Alarm Histories Daily Histories CO ES System Extended Analog Ext 3D Profile Counter Turbine AGA 7 Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Min Max Min Max Digital Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm History8 History8 Hourly Histories Alarm Dialer UnCorr Meter Analog Output 1 Analog Output 2 EEPROM Settings Press Only Meter History8 Auto Dialer Turbine AGA 7 Turbine AGA 7 Analog Output Analog Output EEPROM ID Name System Analog Inputs Press Profile DP Profile AGA 3 Meter Avg Daily Press Avg Daily DP Avg Daily Temp Avg Hourly Press Avg Hourly DP Avg Hourly Temp Min Max Press Min Max Flow Digital Status Alarm Detector Alarm Detector Alarm Detector Alarm Detector Alarm Detector Alarm Histories 01 5 CO FS Daily Histories Hourly Histories Type System Extended Analog
61. nd temperature transducers the 6000 is designed for accuracy reliability and ease of maintenance It can mount directly on a meter s index plate or on a wall or pipe Low power CMOS design sophisticated power conservation circuitry allow the 6000 to operate one to three years on battery power Two status inputs are standard A large 13 digit external LCD display with a magnetic scroll switch located on the enclosure exterior permits data viewing without opening the enclosure Station parameter display and alarm display can be performed without any external device The standard internal 2400 1200 300 baud modem provides remote configuration calibration and retrieval of data The operator can also use an industry standard portable computer running Mtek Manager software to configure parameters pcGas Meter Reader software allows the operator to download databases and perform extensive configuration See section 5 on page 37 for information on these packages The 6000 calculates corrected volume using AGA 7 AGA 3 AGA 5 and NX 19 or 8 reports Optional equipment includes an external keypad and display for configuration and calibration analog output modules two additional pulse outputs serial port modules and various security options The 6000 product line consists of six models which cover a wide range of applications gt The 6000 EFCV provides a live pressure and temperature reading in volume corrections
62. nded for telephone use Metretek Inc can supply an optional multistage phone line protector with the 6000 The module can be mounted in the UPS for line powered units or a separate enclosure can be supplied for the module when the unit is battery powered March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL TABLE 1 4 Activity Indicator 6000 Function RS 232C cable connected Activity Indicator COMMUNICATION TERMINALS DESCRIPTION POWER INPU TERMINALS 18 UNCORRECTED PULSE INPUT STATUS INPUT TERMINALS TERM ID DESCRIPTION FUNCTIO RELAY PULSE OUTPUTS STANDARD ES N DESCRIPTION OPTION Fig 1 13 Terminal connections March 2003 19 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Grounding Because of the potential for damage to equipment and injury to personnel certain practices should and often must be observed when installing electronic systems on natural gas metering sites Of these practices proper grounding is possibly the single most important This document was written to point out general rules and practices and NOT to supersede those defined in the National Electrical Code NEC published by the National Fire Protection Association nor the Classification of Gas Utility Areas for Electrical Installations booklet published by the American Gas Association sound understanding of Federal State and Local laws 1s fundamental to proper and legal installation work 6000
63. ned by an experienced user with pcGas Host software Since history data elements are stored in a memory block the size has to be assigned at the time the history process is created in the device typically when the database is downloaded at the factory NOTE The size of the block CANNOT be changed once the history process has been created in the unit A complete download would be required to reset the database and change the device s memory assignment March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL The total number of records entries the device can log depends on the number of items you wish to log ofRecord 81 000 4 x of items to log 1 NOTE Since there are two individual data banks you may not be able to access all of the memory The configuration must be optimized to utilize most or all of the memory Data may be collected over the telephone lines via the modem on site through the enclosure side connector RS 232C serial port and or optionally through the optical port Mtek Manager or pcGas Meter Reader software are required for collection The collected data can then be used for 1 Billing information 2 Measurement reports for utility and customer management 3 System analysis using flow rate and pressure 4 Support for estimating gas volume consumption in cases of meter or instrument malfunction 25 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Configuration Mode Configuration mode allows you to set u
64. om ground and each other Provides 1 500 VAC between 3W contact rating power dissipation Maximum switching voltage up to 30V 1 2 input output between contact sets 3 Maximum switching current up to 200mA 2 800 mW power dissipation 4 AC DC load voltage up to 400 volts 4 Continuous load current up to 100 mA NOTE All pulse outputs are disabled in the standard unit to conserve power The Alarm pulse Maximum continuous current 500 mA Peak load current up to 300 mA for 100 ms output is a one time pulse output signal No 6 Typical configurations other alarm pulse will be generated until the 24VDC 33 33 mA continuous alarm is cleared and becomes active again 12VDC 66 66 mA continuous 7 Configurable pulse width from 1 to 5 000 milliseconds ms Uncorrected Mechanical Pulse Output Units with Metretek Inc Index The uncorrected mechanical pulse output is derived from the Form C reed switch in the index assembly As the magnet in the drive s assembly rotates past the Form switch single uncorrected volume pulse output is generated Volume per pulse is determined by the drive rate Each uncorrected volume pulse is equal to the gas flow for one shaft revolution The pulse output can be wired as a Form A or Form C switch output Use terminals 26 normally open 27 common and 28 normally closed for Form C output To wire as For A use terminals 26 normally open and 27
65. on Factor The Meter Correction Factor parameter will ordinarily be 1 The actual number is a ratio that indicates the measurement accuracy of the meter to which the device is attached A setting of 1 indicates that the meter exhibits no measurement error This parameter should not be changed from the default value of 1 unless the meter has been tested and its exact measurement error is known The range is 0 95 to 1 05 The Default value is 1 Percent CO2 This parameter reflects the content of carbon dioxide CO2 currently present in the gas This number should be updated only after taking an analysis If the content is unknown a zero 0 should be entered The Range is 0 to 100 The Default is 0 Percent N2 This parameter reflects the content of nitrogen N2 currently present in the gas This number should be updated only after taking an analysis If the content is unknown a zero 0 should be entered The Range is 0 to 100 The Default is 0 Percent O2 This parameter reflects the content of oxygen O2 currently present in the gas This number should be updated only after taking an analysis If the content is unknown a zero 0 should be entered The Range is 0 to 100 The Default is 0 March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Pressure Corrected Pulse Enable Disable Corrected press only pulses can be sent to an external device by enabling the Pulse Output Channel The rate at which pulses are generated is determined by
66. on a specified number of pulses meter revolutions During wake up pressure temperature and the rest of the analog channels are sampled and the unit executes the processes and run calculations In this mode the EFC should be configured to wake up on the number of specified pulses along with a hourly wake up to record history data See Appendix Tables A 16 for the address of the Wake Up On Pulse event driven and Wake Up Interval Seconds parameters Analog Sampling The 6000 has the ability to sample the dynamic analog input variable channels at intervals from 1 99 seconds Once enabled the unit samples pressure temperature case temperature and the external 1 5 volts or 4 20 ma channels once for each selected interval NOTE Battery voltage is NOT sampled at this rate The sample s minimum and maximum values are then checked against their corresponding High and Low Setpoints If the device determines these conditions were exceeded it wakes up and finds the average of all samples accumulated since the last process execution displays this analog mean and applies it to any necessary calculations March 2003 enable set Analog Sampling Rate parameter to 1 99 seconds Example value of 1 will produce a 1 Hz once per second and a value of 10 10 Hz once every 10 seconds sampling rate Set to 0 to disable NOTE Analog sampling will impact battery life in battery operated systems It is only
67. onsisting of Current value Type of alarm high low etc Setpoint value alarm limit Time of alarm Date of alarm Time out of alarm Date out of alarm Extreme value alarm Appendix Tables A 11 through A 15 on page 43 show the standard alarms and codes for your device In addition to the standard alarms you can program the 6000 to monitor and report on almost any condition such as meter tampering liquid level valve status heater status etc NOTE Additional hardware equipment and configuration would be required for custom alarm monitoring 22 Viewing and clearing alarms using the magnet Alarms in the 6000 can be recognized by the flashing outer display This is an indication that one or more of the standard alarms were initiated see Appendix Tables A 11 through A 15 on page 43 for a list of alarms and codes for your device To view and clear the alarms using the magnet 1 Apply the magnet to the scroll switch until the outer display shows AL XXXXXX See Appendix Tables A 11 through A 15 on page 43 for a list of alarms and codes for your device The alarms are described starting on page 23 2 To view another alarm apply and remove the magnet briefly The unit should advance to the next alarm code if other alarms are active 3 To clear an alarm hold the magnet on the scroll switch for approximately five seconds until the display flashes OK indicating the alarm was cleared 4 If more
68. ormal ERC B 4 B ZZ March 2003 65 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 60 ADB Revision A Analog Display Board dames 66 March 2003 4 3 March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 50 PLI Revision B Phone Line Interface 4 gt R N J vv Ar 67 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 68 March 2003 APPENDIX E Certifications CSA UL and FCC Drawings and Statements CONSUMER INFORMATION AND FCC REQUIREMENTS 1 The Federal Communication commission FCC has established rules which permits this device to be directly connected to the telephone network Standardized jacks are used for these connections This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin lines 2 If this device is malfunctioning it may also be causing harm to the telephone network this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and unit repair as been made If this is not done the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service 3 The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures If such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes 4 If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to its lines inform them of a The telephone number that this unit i
69. orner screws of the device enclosure and swinging the door out see Fig 1 1 and 1 2 on page 6 2 Attach the new battery to connector BATT 1 or BATT 2 see Fig 1 3 on page 8 3 Disconnect the old battery from the other connector in the unit 4 Press any key to wake up the unit and verify that it is fully operational Calibration Calibration is a crucial element of any scheduled maintenance program However because of the units design software calibration does away with the need for laborious adjustments simplifying field calibration See the section on Calibration for more details 37 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 38 March 2003 SECTION 5 SOFTWARE 5 Important Note pcGas Meter Reader and Customer Monitor applications are DOS based programs They are available for a one time charge but are sold is and are not being changed or upgraded in any way by Metretek While these programs may be of value to certain users Metretek makes no warranty as to their performance Metretek strongly encourages the use of the MTEK Manager and DC2000 32 bit Windows applications pcGas Meter Reader Software Meter Reader is a flexible yet simple software package that allows personnel responsible for site specific configuration or data collection to conveniently interact with the unit pcGas Meter Reader can be purchased to interface with the unit but does not replace pcGas Host softw
70. ours Minutes Seconds Wake Up Interval Seconds Wake Up Interval For Limit Viol seconds 130203 130204 010314 010313 010308 010309 010306 180208 140405 140406 140605 140606 140505 140506 140705 140706 130505 130506 010307 010101 010305 010303 160610 Addresses 140203 140204 150203 150204 160410 NOTE See Appendix C for a description of these parameters Table A 21 Standard history data stored in the 6000 EFCV and EFCP 40 days of daily corrected volume 40 days of daily uncorrected volume 40 days of daily maximum flow rate 40 days of daily minimum flow rate 40 days of daily average pressure 40 days of daily average temperature 40 days of hourly corrected volume 40 days of hourly uncorrected volume 40 days of hourly average pressure 40 days of hourly average temperature 40 days of hourly instantaneous supply voltage snapshots 40 days of hourly case temperature snapshots March 2003 Table A 22 Standard history data stored in the 6000 EFM 40 days of daily corrected volume 40 days of daily differential pressure 40 days of daily maximum flow rate 40 days of daily minimum flow rate 40 days of daily average pressure 40 days of daily average differential pressure 40 days of hourly corrected volume 40 days of hourly average differential pressure 40 days of hourly average pressure 40 days of hourly average temperature 40 days of hourly instantaneous supply
71. p the 6000 s initial configuration change any of the operating parameter values and set alarm conditions and limits Virtual keypad Mtek Manager software pcGas Meter Reader software or the optional external keypad and display is required to perform configuration Virtual Keypad or Optional External Keypad and Display Operation To access any operating mode 1 Wake up the device 2 Press the keypad key that corresponds to the mode you want Fig 2 1 on page 29 conf for configuration mode alrm for alarm mode cal for calibration mode esc to go back to the previous mode from any other mode Pressing the T and 4 keys allow you to scroll through the parameter labels You may use the jump key to directly view any of the assigned labels press jump then enter the label number followed by pressing ent You can use the function keys FO F9 to view previously assigned parameters pcGas Meter Reader or Mtek Manager software lets you assign function keys and labels to any parameter To enter configuration mode press conf If configuration mode is password protected the 6000 will display ENTER PASSWORD Only a valid password entry would then be given access to this mode Configuration mode allows you to set up the device s initial configuration change any of the operating parameter values set alarm conditions and limits or assign function keys to a parameter While in the configuration mode the device continues to opera
72. rates a Faulty Counter alarm see the section on Pulse Input to the EFC on page 11 for more details First Time Power Alarm First Time Power alarm is defined as the re application of power after interruption of the power source For example whenever the battery is disconnected and then subsequently reconnected the unit records the First Time Power event High Flow Rate Alarm EFC amp EFM If the flow rate should exceed the High Flow Rate Alarm Setpoint a High Flow Rate alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the flow rate falls below the High Flow Rate Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100000 and 99990 respectively see Appendix Tables A 16 through A 17 starting on page 44 for parameter addressing for your device March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL High Differential Pressure Alarm EFM If the differential pressure should exceed the High Differential Pressure Alarm Setpoint a High Differential Pressure alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the differential pressure falls below the High Differential Pressure Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 1500 and 1480 respectively see Appendix Table A 17 on page 45 for parameter addressing for your device High Pressure Alarm If the gas pressure should exceed the High Pressure Alarm Setpoint a High Pressure alarm will be initiated The ala
73. recommended for AC or properly sized Solar power systems Special Key Combinations There are a number of special key combinations that allow the user to view system information and perform certain tasks very easily They are FO and span Displays the 6000 run calculation time The unit must wake up by itself at least once before a correct reading is displayed and cal System information ROM version unit S N calculated Checksum and edit Toggles keypad beeper on and off ent and zero Power down as soon as possible The unit will not power down if the RS 232 serial cable is connected and zero System Functions requires password March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Assigning the number of displayed digits The number of displayed digits for the parameters listed in Appendix Tables A 6 through A 10 are user configurable The total number of digits before and after the decimal point can be from 0 to 8 Mtek Manager or pceGas Meter Reader are required to change the number of displayed digits Viewing and Clearing Alarms To enter alarm mode press alrm In this mode you can view and acknowledge any alarm If alarms are active the unit will display the first alarm message If there are more alarms you can view them by pressing J Repeatedly pressing 4 cycles through the active alarm list Alarms can be acknowledged by pressing ent while a particular alarm message is displayed or by polling with
74. rm will remain active until the pressure falls below the High Pressure Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 1500 and 1480 respectively see Appendix Tables A 16 through A 20 starting on page 44 for parameter addressing for your device High Temperature Alarm If the gas flow temperature should exceed the High Temperature Alarm Setpoint a High Temperature alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the temperature falls below the High Temperature Reset parameter value setpoints are user configurable with default values of 200 and 180 respectively see Appendix Tables A 16 through A 20 starting on page 44 for parameter addressing for your device Low Differential Pressure Alarm EFM If the differential pressure should fall below the Low Differential Pressure Alarm Setpoint a Low Differential Pressure alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the differential pressure rises above the Low Differential Pressure Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100 and 80 respectively see Appendix Table A 17 on page 45 for parameter addressing for your device 23 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Low Flow Rate Alarm EFC amp EFM If the flow rate should fall below the Low Flow Rate Alarm Setpoint a Low Flow Rate alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the flow rate rises above the Low Flow Rate
75. s connected to b The ringer equivalence number 0 6B c The USOC jack required Not Applicable d The FCC Registration Number Pending Items b and d are indicated on the label The ringer equivalence number REN is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line In most areas the sum of the RENS of all devices on any line should not exceed five 5 0 If too many devices are attached they may not ring properly March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Service Requirement 5 In the event of equipment malfunction all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent It is the responsibility of users requiring services to report the need for service to our Company or to one of our authorized agents Service can be obtained at Metretek Inc 300 North Drive Melbourne Florida 32934 Telephone 321 259 9700 This device complies with Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC Rules Operation is subjected to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful Interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operations FCC Reg No Pending REN 0 6B 69 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 70 March 2003
76. sc repeatedly from anywhere within the calibration procedure will back the operator out of calibration mode 1 Display the differential pressure by pressing F8 or jumping to 040302 2 Press cal Enter your password at the optional PASSWORD prompt if required 3 The unit will enter calibration mode The display will alternate between CALIBRATING and the parameter label Diff Press H20 for example 4 Open both pressure connection valves 5 Open bypass valve and close both high pressure and low pressure transmitter connection valves on manifold 6 Slowly open the high pressure transmitter connection valve and allow the transmitter s output to stabilize 7 Press zero The display now shows ZERO gt NEW gt XX XXX XX XXX represents the unit s default zero value If the current zero reference matches the unit s default simply press ent to collect the new point Otherwise key in the value of the current reference before pressing ent The unit should display Calculating briefly and then display the new point Pressing esc instead of ent at this point aborts the operation and returns you to the calibration prompt 32 8 Apply the span full scale reference to the differential pressure sensor and wait for the reading to stabilize 9 Press span The unit now shows SPAN gt XX XXX NEW gt As with the zero point if the external reference matches the default span value simply press ent
77. see Appendix Tables A 16 through A 20 starting on page 44 for parameter addressing for your device 24 Lost Differential Pressure Alarm EFM A Lost Differential Pressure alarm is generated when the differential pressure circuitry is pegged This can occur if the differential pressure transmitter is defective or disconnected from the analog board causing differential pressure readings to be above or below the range of the transducer Lost Pressure Alarm A Lost Pressure alarm is generated when the pressure circuitry is pegged This can occur if the pressure transducer is defective or disconnected from the analog board causing pressure readings to be above or below the range of the transducer Lost Temperature Alarm A Lost Temperature alarm is generated when the temperature circuitry is pegged This can occur if the thermal temperature probe is defective or disconnected from the analog board causing temperature readings to be above or below the range of the probe LowVolt Shutdown If the supply voltage should fall and reaches approximately 6 0 volts an interrupt will be triggered and the unit will enter Low Voltage Critical Shutdown mode Low batt will be displayed on the display This is an indication that the supply voltage is absolutely too low to operate the unit properly The battery must be changed at this point or adequate supply voltage applied In this mode all operation ceased and the unit operates in a prot
78. ssing ent the display reading should immediately adjust to reflect the new calibration point Pressing esc instead of ent at this point aborts the operation and returns the operator to the calibration prompt March 2003 9 Steps 4 8 required only once They may be repeated as often as necessary while in calibration but only the most recent point will be saved on completion of calibration 10 To permanently store the results of the calibration press ent and the unit will prompt Enter to accept Calibration Simply press ent again to save the calibration Press esc to abort the calibration Calibrating the Temperature Transducer NOTE Pressing esc repeatedly from anywhere within the calibration procedure will back the operator out of calibration mode 1 Display the line temperature parameter by pressing F4 or jumping to 020304 2 Press cal Enter your password at the optional PASSWORD prompt if required 3 The unit will enter calibration mode The display will alternate between CALIBRATING and the parameter label Flow Temp for example 4 Place the unit s temperature probe into a bath of crushed Stir the bath continuously and wait for the temperature reading to stabilize 5 Press zero The display now shows ZERO gt NEW gt XX XXX March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL XX XXX represents the unit s default zero value If the current zero reference matches the unit s default
79. te normally it continues to collect pulses sample live pressure and temperature values calculate corrected volume 26 and collect historical data Editing Parameters 1 Enter configuration mode pressing conf use the password if required Display the desired parameter press jump followed by the address of the parameter then press ent see Appendix Tables A 6 through A 10 starting on page 39 and A 16 through A 20 starting on page 42 for the addresses for your device The function keys can also be used to view an assigned parameter With the desired parameter displayed press edit the unit will display the current parameter value and prompt for a new value Use the keypad to enter the correct value and then press ent to execute the change Pressing esc when the device prompts for the new value will abort the process Pressing ent if nothing has been typed also leaves the parameter unchanged March 2003 March 2003 Fig 2 1 Optional Keypad and Display 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 27 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Assigning Function Keys In configuration mode any parameter can be assigned to a function key To assign a function key 1 Enter configuration mode by pressing conf use the password if required 2 Display the desired parameter Press jump followed by the address of the parameter then press ent see Appendix Tables A 16 through A 20 starting on page 42 for parameter addressing for
80. terfaces to an 6000 series product via the standard serial interface bus The 6000 unit requests the desired mA output from the AO module using this bus An I C digital I O chip is used to send the information to the analog output section of the AO board 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL The analog output section of the board derives its power from the current loop and is optically isolated from the digital control interface section The analog output section receives commands from the digital I O chip through opto isolators Commands are in the form of a serial data stream The AO module provides 4 20mA output signals with a resolution of 1 part in 65536 16 bit or 0 00024mA The D A also allows for over ranging of the output to a minimum of 3 5mA and a maximum of 24mA The field interface to the D A is a simple two wire connection Reverse polarity protection is provided AESOOOAO ar Fig 3 1 Analog Output Option March 2003 33 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 6000 Analog Output Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature 40 F to 160 F Operating Humidity 0 to 100 Electrical Isolation 500 V DC or AC RMS sine wave between digital interface and 4 20 mA loop
81. the Press Corr Pulse Output CF per Pulse parameter To enable Relay 3 for pulse output enter a value of 35 3 An optional relay is required for the pulse output Enter 1 to disable The Default value is 1 Press Corr Pulse Output CF per Pulse This parameter should reflect the value of the pressure only corrected pulse output sent from the station to an external device For example if each output pulse represents 1000 cubic feet then this parameter should be set to 1000 The Default value is 1000 Site I D The Site I D is unique to each device It is the access code number that allows the user with a portable or Host computer to communicate with the unit The Range is 1 to 65 535 The Default value is 1 Specific Gravity Enter the specific gravity at the station The Range is 0 554 and 1 000 inclusive The Default value is 0 6 Supercompressibilty Calculated or Fixed This parameter is used to set the mode for supercompressibility calculations If it is set to 0 then a new supercompressibility value will be calculated each time the process executes If set to 1 the unit will use the value set in the Fixed Supercompressibility Value parameter for calculations The Default value is 0 Time HHMMSS Hours Minutes Seconds This is the current military time in the unit It is updated on each process scan 63 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL Uncorrected Pulse Out Enable Disable Uncorrected pulses can be sent to
82. tial Pressure alarm condition The Default value is 1500 High Differential Pressure Alarm Reset After a High Differential Pressure alarm occurs the setpoint at which the unit exits this condition is entered in this location The Default value is 1480 High Flow Rate Alarm Reset After a High Flow Rate alarm occurs the setpoint at which the unit exits this condition is entered in this location The Default value is 1 000 000 High Flow Rate Alarm Setpoint The setpoint at which the unit determines that there is a High Flow Rate alarm condition The Default value 1s 999 990 High Pressure Alarm Setpoint The setpoint at which the unit determines that there is a High Pressure alarm condition The Default value is 1500 High Pressure Alarm Reset After a High Pressure alarm occurs the setpoint at which the unit exits this condition is entered in this location The Default value is 1480 High Temperature Alarm Reset After a High Temperature alarm occurs the setpoint at which the unit exits this condition is entered in this location The Default value is 180 62 High Temperature Alarm Setpoint The setpoint at which the unit determines that there is a High Temperature alarm condition The Default value is 200 Low Differential Pressure Alarm Reset After a Low Differential Pressure alarm occurs the setpoint at which the unit exits this condition is entered in this location The Default value is 80 Low Differential
83. tively The top line will alternate between zero x xxx and UP DN TO ADJUST This is the zero adjusted value to calibrate the analog output to 4mA 7 Press T or to increase or decrease the output until the meter reads 4mA or the current zero reference matches the field equipment Press ent to collect the new point 8 Press span The display shows span 20 000 y yyy mA X XXX represents the default span value full scale and y yyy is the adjustment made to 20mA for the analog output signal The adjustment can either be positive or negative shown by or March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL respectively The top line will alternate between Span x xxx and UP DN TO ADJUST This is the span adjusted value to calibrate the analog output to 20mA 9 Press T or to increase or decrease the output until the meter reads 20mA or the current span reference matches the field equipment Press ent to collect the new point 10 Steps 5 9 are required only once They may be repeated as often as necessary while in calibration but only the most recent point will be saved on completion of calibration 11 To permanently store the results of the calibration press ent and the unit will prompt Enter to accept Calibration Simply press ent again to save the calibration Press esc to abort the calibration 35 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL 36 March 2003 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE with device based
84. use the setting of this parameter directly affects battery life care should be exercised to ensure that this item is set to the longest interval possible for satisfactory operation The default values are as follow Battery or Solar unit 600 seconds Use if the unit powers up and down and the Wake up on pulse parameter EFC only is set to 0 The unit will wake up every 10 minutes execute the station processes and calculate a new flow rate 3600 seconds Use if the Wake up on pulse parameter is not 0 to allow for history recording EFC s only AC or Solar units 0 seconds Use if the unit is powered up at all times Calculations will be performed on each process scan approximately every 5 0 seconds Wake Up On Pulse event driven EFC If this parameter is greater than 0 the EFC will wake up on the specified number of pulses meter revolutions During wake up pressure temperature and the rest of the analog channels are sampled and the unit executes the processes and run calculations It is disabled if set to 0 In this mode the EFC should be configured to wake up on the number of pulses entered along with an hourly scheduled wake up to record history data Therefore the wake up interval seconds parameter should be set to 3600 The Default value is 0 March 2003 6000 SERIES USER S MANUAL APPENDIX D BOARD JUMPER POSITIONS 60 SBC Revision C Processor Board OH rs 232 N
85. with portable or host computers connected directly to the serial port When communicating with the 6000 Busy will be displayed on the display Table 1 4 on page 19 shows the diagnostic features of the Activity indicator when the cable is connected NOTE Additional serial ports can be supplied WARNING The 6000 will not go to sleep if the RS 232C serial cable is left connected and battery life will be affected drastically 18 Modem Communications 2400 Baud NOTE This modem complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules See Appendix E on page 64 for details The internal Hayes compatible modem offers automatic answering and dialing The modem communicates at 2400 1200 300 baud The modem by itself can only be used in areas classified as non hazardous or Class I Division 2 To maintain the 600078 intrinsic safety classification in more hazardous areas such as Class I Division 1 an optional Phone Line Interface PLI must be used This device removes the high voltage ring detect circuitry from the device and brings low level signals into the hazardous area through intrinsic safety barriers Connecting the Telephone Line If the 6000 is situated in a non hazardous or Class I Division 2 area connect the tip and ring wires from the telephone company s terminal box to the TIP and RING terminals 35 and 34 respectively An RJ 11 jack is also provided for ease of installation Phone line surge protection is highly recomme

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