Flow-X Flow Computer
Flow-X Flow Computer
Flow-X Flow Computer
SERIES
INTRODUCTION
Flow-X series of ow computers oer a sophisticated concept that combines advanced measurement technology and
fast digital signal processing. The high processing power, versatile data communication and large storage capacity
result in the ideal platform for even the most demanding ow measurement applications.
Flow-X series are designed for reliability in high-end gas- and liquid applications and include all relevant API, AGA, ISO, IP
and many other measurement standards, in a exible, intuitive and freely congurable software environment.
The core element of Flow-X series is a powerful single stream modules, that can be combined in various enclosures for
single or multi-stream application types.
KEY-FEATURES
Flexibility with various Enclosures
Flow-X/M stream modules are used in a specic enclosure, ranging from a single stream DIN-rail mountable device with
screw terminals for eld connections, to a convenient multi-stream panel mounted ow computer with a 7 inch large
color touch-screen for more demanding applications. The 19 inch rack enclosure for up to 8 stream modules allows
compact cabinet design, ideal for o-shore platforms or other space limited systems.
Supported Products
The Flow-X series support crude oils, natural gas, NGLs, LPGs, LNG, rened products, special gases, and steam. Either
liquid or gas may be combined in multi-stream applications.
Connectivity
Congurable digital communication interfacing is implemented for ultrasonic ow meters, gas chromatographs, HART
transmitters and other metering equipment, utilizing various communication protocols for exible usage no rmware
programming is required.
Quality Assurance
All models have passed the highest degree of quality testing, including HALT testing. During production assembly is
completed for each model with an automated calibration phase and a signicant test and burn-in period to ensure the
high quality for end users.
Additional Features
No totalizer rollovers through high resolution 64-bit counters.
High accuracy of 0.002% FS at 21C, and 0.008% FS or better at high ambient temperatures (0-60C).
High precision calculations utilizing a math coprocessor using 64-bit double precision oating point data.
Prover support with uni-directional, bi-directional, compact prover, master meter, with dual chronometry and pulse
interpolation with a resolution of 100ns.
PID & valve control, prove control, batch control, and sampler control.
Built-in redundancy for dual power supply, dual Ethernet and software.
Metrology approvals include MID for liquid and gas, OIML R-117, and EN-12405. WELMEC 7.2, EMC: EN 61326-1997
industrial locations, and EN 55011.
On-board storage (1 GB) for audit-trail, event- and primary data logging in each module.
FLOW-XPRESS CONFIGURATION
SOFTWARE
To match the large variety of requirements for ow computer functionality in todays international markets, Flow-X is
supplied with a unique conguration and test tool, Flow-Xpress. Distinct levels of expertise for users are recognized,
ranging from novice users to demanding expert level engineers, who create their own applications.
Using Flow-Xpress, a user can simply congure the ow computer by setting vital parameters, such as meter type and
Modbus mapping. With Flow-Xpress Pro, an expert user is enabled to develop a dedicated application, utilizing the userfriendly and familiar spreadsheet oriented development environment.
AVAILABLE MODELS
Flow-X/M modules can be delivered with various mounting assemblies to create a variety of form factors, each with
specic features for maximum exibility and many dierent system architectures. All options require an external
24VDC power supply with optional redundant connections.
FLOW-X/P
(0-4)
FLOW-X/R
FLOW-X/S
Single stream
Graphical LCD multi-lingual display with 4-8 lines
Ethernet interfaces (2x RJ45)
DIN Rail mounting or directly against the wall
FLOW-X/ST
module
Mountable in a panel
Compatible with Flow-X/R and Flow-X/S
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Library of certied ow calculations for all models:
Unlimited number of period and batch totals and ow and time weighted averages. Periods can be of any type.
Support for densitometers and specic gravity transducers (Solartron, Sarasota, UGC, Densitrak, Anton Paar).
PID control, valve control, prove control, batch control, sampler control.
Support for McCrometer V-Cone, Density of Moist Air, CUSUM transmitter drift detection.
Support for all common spreadsheet functions to obtain maximum exibility.
CE
EN 12405-1
European Standard for Gas meters and Gas-volume electronic conversion devices; part of MID
OILML R117-1
WELMEC 7.2
WELMEC 8.3
WELMEC 8.8
Intended use as electronic calculating and indicating device part of measuring system of
liquids other than water (MI-005) and intended use as Calculator and Indicator device for a gas
meter (MI-002)
EN 61326-1997
EN 55011
Issued:2004/07/12 Ed:2 (R2009) Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1: General Requirements, with general instruction No. 1:
2008/10/28 - (R2009)
UL 61010-1
Issued: 2004/07/12 Ed:2 Rev:2008/10/28 UL Standard for Safety Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Usel; Part 1: General Requirements
2004/108/EC
2004/22/EC
For the above approvals, tests were conducted to the ow computer, in accordance with the following IEC test procedure
standards:
IEC 60068-2-1
IEC 60068-2-2
IEC 60068-2-3
IEC 60068-2-31
IEC 60068-2-36
IEC 60654-2
IEC 61000-4-2
IEC 61000-4-3
IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 61000-4-6
IEC 61000-4-8
IEC 61000-4-17
IEC 61000-4-29
IEC 61000-6-2
IEC 61000-6-4:2001
+ A1:2011
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specications per Flow-X/M ow module:
(1)
Analog inputs
HART
Pulse inputs
High speed single or dual pulse input. Adjustable trigger level at various voltages.
Compliant with ISO6551, IP252, and API 5.5. True Level A and level B implementation.
Density/viscosity
Digital inputs
16
(2)
Digital outputs
16
(2)
(1)
(2)
Pulse outputs
(2)
(2)
Analog outputs
Analog output for ow control, pressure control 4-20mA, outputs oating. Resolution 14
bits, 0.075% FS.
Frequency outputs
Serial
Ethernet
Operating
Storage
-20 C to 70 C
Power supply
Processors
Memory
1 GB on-board memory for time-stamped data, report archive and audit trail.
Clock
RTC 2 PPM, with internal lithium cell, Accuracy better than 1 s/day.
Watchdog
Weight
Flow-X/M:
Flow-X/S0:
Flow-X/P0:
Flow-X/R0:
Dimensions
1 kg
3 kg
4 kg
6 kg
NOTES
(1) Total number of analog inputs + HART inputs = 6
(2) Total number of digital inputs + digital outputs + pulse outputs + density inputs + sphere detector inputs = 16
ABOUT SPIRIT IT
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for the global oil & gas industry.
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