FCO560

Calibrator
Users Guide

Please read carefully before using.

Manufactured by:

Furness Controls Limited

Beeching Road, Bexhill, East Sussex, TN39 3LG, England

Telephone +44 (0)1424 819980

Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.furness-controls.com
 Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Notes And Recommendations ................................................................................................. 4
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
General Description ............................................................................................................................. 5
Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Enclosure ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Battery Operation ................................................................................................................................. 8
Basic Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Main Display ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Menu System ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Menu Navigation ................................................................................................................................ 11
Menu Navigation Diagram ................................................................................................................. 13
Global Settings Menu .......................................................................................................................... 15
Instrument Definitions Menu .............................................................................................................. 18
Differential Pressure .......................................................................................................................... 19
Custom Differential Pressure ............................................................................................................. 20
Pressure Sensor ................................................................................................................................ 22
Laminar Flow Element ....................................................................................................................... 23
Pitot Static Tube ................................................................................................................................. 26
Calibration Profiles Menu ................................................................................................................... 29
Pressure Sources Menu...................................................................................................................... 30
Temperature Sources Menu ............................................................................................................... 31
Laminar Flow Elements Menu ............................................................................................................ 32
Fbus Settings Menu ............................................................................................................................ 33
Serial Port Settings Menu ................................................................................................................... 34
Data Logger Menu ............................................................................................................................... 35
Warning System Menu ........................................................................................................................ 37
Security Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Time & Date Menu ............................................................................................................................... 39
Utilities Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Calibration Due Date.......................................................................................................................... 40
D.P. Generation ................................................................................................................................. 40
Data Logger ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Print Data ........................................................................................................................................... 40
Copy Data .......................................................................................................................................... 40
Initialise Data ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Adjust FCO3xx calibration ................................................................................................................. 41
Service Centres ................................................................................................................................. 41
System Information ............................................................................................................................ 41
Flash Update ...................................................................................................................................... 41
Calibrate Mode Scenarios................................................................................................................... 42
DP Transmitter Calibration................................................................................................................. 43
Leak Detector DP Calibration ............................................................................................................ 44
Flow Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 45
High Pressure Calibration .................................................................................................................. 46

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Measure Mode Scenarios ................................................................................................................... 47
DP Measurement ............................................................................................................................... 47
Flow Measurement with LFE ............................................................................................................. 48
Flow Measurement with Pitot Static Tube ......................................................................................... 49
Input/Output Connectors .................................................................................................................... 50
Front Panel Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 50
Rear Panel Connectors...................................................................................................................... 51
Test Interface Adaptors ...................................................................................................................... 53
Test Adaptor ...................................................................................................................................... 53
300 Series Adaptor Cables ................................................................................................................ 53
Calibration Mode Logged Data .......................................................................................................... 55
Legacy Serial Commands ................................................................................................................... 56
Gas Properties ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Error Messages .................................................................................................................................... 58
Specification ........................................................................................................................................ 59
Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 60
Revision Record .................................................................................................................................. 61
Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 62

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 Safety Notes And Recommendations

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

1) Do not use the instrument in wet conditions.

2) There are no user-serviceable parts inside the case. Servicing should only be carried out by a
qualified engineer.
3) The maximum static pressure is 4 bar gauge (5 bar absolute) with the automatic pressure
generation disconnected.
4) When operating at high pneumatic pressures use suitable pipe work (6mm OD 4mm ID) and
fittings rated for the pressure and correctly fitted.
5) Do not use the soft tubing supplied at pressures greater than ± 0.5 bar gauge (0.5 to 1.5 bar
absolute).
6) Do not over-tighten the pneumatic connections. The manufacturers recommended method is
to screw on the knurled nut until finger tight. The hexagon is to aid release.
7) The maximum differential overload is 10 times the instrument range.
8) When running from an external 12V DC supply ensure the supply is adequate for the purpose:
10.8V to 14V DC, minimum 2A.
9) Use only 4 to 20mA loop powered transmitters for the external Pressure and Temperature
sensors.
10) The maximum recommended recalibration interval is 12 months.

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 Introduction
General Description
The FCO560 is a multi-function low differential pressure calibrator that fulfils the calibration
requirements for low differential pressure transmitters, transducers, pressure switches etc.

Multiple sensor configurations allow different external references to be used quickly and simply. When
combined with laminar flow elements the FCO560 may be used as a flow calibrator covering flows
from less than 1 ml/min to over 30000 l/min. An external pressure sensor may also be used as a
reference for calibrating pressures much higher than the FCO560’s differential pressure range.

When used for site calibrations, the FCO560 may be preconfigured with information for up to 99
different instruments to be calibrated. For bench use, these configurations are useful for rapidly
changing between commonly used setups.

In ‘measurement mode’, the FCO560 may be used to measure and data-log a variety of signals.

Features:

Graphical display and simple to use front panel controls

Calibration of pressure or flow
Built-in data-logger for calibrations
Separate data-logger for measurement mode
Automatic differential pressure generator
Portable unit suitable for laboratory or on-site calibration
Rechargeable battery for portable calibration
Voltage & current measurement for use with process transmitters
4-20mA inputs for temperature and pressure sensors
Pt100 temperature sensor input
Internal absolute pressure sensor
Multiple sets of sensor configurations
Simultaneous display of reference and EUT (Equipment Under Test) values
Programmable display fields provide a choice of ancillary information
USB memory stick support
Communications via RS232 or USB

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Front Panel

 Liquid Crystal Display with LED backlight.

 Menu navigation and four function buttons.
 Power switch.
 USB-B for PC communications.
 USB-A for connection to EUT (Equipment Under Test) and memory stick.
 Test connection to EUT with signal measurements for 4-20mA and up to ±20V.
Power supplies for EUT of 24V and ±15V.
 Connectors for external 4-20mA temperature (T) and pressure (P) sensors.
 Connector for external Pt100 temperature sensor.
 Pneumatic pressure ports with M5 Female thread suitable for Ø4mmOD or Ø6mmOD push on
fittings.

Push Buttons
Differential pressure (d.p.) Equalise/Read. The d.p. reference will
display O=O when equalised and the ports will be connected together.
Fn Functions Menu. This is context sensitive - the functions offered vary
according to the instruments other settings.
Backup/escape from menus or functions
Store calibration points or trigger the measurement mode data logger
 Change the calibration point and navigation within menus
 Change the main display content and navigation within menus
ENTER The centre button is used to enter the menu system and enter data

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Rear Panel
Captive panel screws RS232 Comms
Unscrew to access pump 9-W ay ‘D’ Type

Digital I/O
& Analogue OP
Supply Voltage
12Vdc, 24VA

Absolute Pressure Sensor

(M5 Female suitable for
Ø4mmOD or Ø6mmOD
push-on fittings)

Pressure Pump

Pump Head
Tube Element

The FCO560 is supplied with 2 sizes of pipe depending on the range. Each pipe is colour coded for
easy identification. Size 1 pipe can be used for low flow small volumes and the size 2 pipe for larger
flow larger volumes.

Note: the pump is rated for ±30kPa maximum, if the calibrator is used with pressures
exceeding ±30kPa the pipe must be removed and blanking caps fitted to the pneumatic ports

Range Size 1 Size 2

±200Pa Ø0.25mmID Ø0.51mmID
±2kPa Ø0.51mmID Ø0.76mmID
±20kPa Ø1.14mmID Ø1.41mmID
±30kPa Ø1.14mmID Ø1.41mmID

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Enclosure
Aluminium enclosure with tilting front feet and optional carry handle.
A soft carry case is available as an accessory.

Carry Handle
The supplied handle locks in two positions 0º and 180º. The 90º position is for carrying and does not
fully lock. The handle can also be folded back over the top when not in use.

Battery Operation
When the optional rechargeable battery pack is fitted it provides a running time of >8 hours of normal
operation from a full charge. An icon on the display shows the battery charge level.

Charging
The battery charges when a 12V power supply is connected; this may be the universal mains adaptor
that is supplied with the instrument, or an in-car adapter.

Charging has two stages: The first stage is a fast-charge that takes approximately two hours from fully
discharged or less time if the battery is partially charged. The second stage charges at a slower rate
for three hours to achieve maximum capacity. While charging, an icon on the display indicates the
charge stage. Once it is fully charged the battery will be given a small maintenance charge to ensure
that it remains ready for battery operation. The mains adaptor may be left connected for bench use.

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 Basic Operation
Main Display
There are two modes of operation: Calibrate Mode compares a reference (d.p., flow, pressure) to the
Equipment Under Test (EUT) and allows the readings to be stored so that a PC can create a
calibration certificate at some later time. Measure Mode can display a variety of signals and has a data
logger that is independent from calibrate mode.

Calibration Screen
 The main calibration screen allows comparison of the reference and the Equipment Under
Test (EUT), lets you store the calibration points, and displays other useful information.

 The content of the top two lines at the left of the display is user-selectable. This example
shows the description/title of the instrument being calibrated and the FCO560 differential
pressure reference.
 The symbol to the right of the description shows the measurement response as undamped
(step) or damped (filtered).
 The next symbol is only shown for instruments with automatic pressure generation. The
symbol shows if pressure control is active or turned off.
 The right side of the screen has three windows, the contents of which are user-selectable.
 The upper large value is the reference with appropriate engineering units. For calibrations
where d.p. is used for the reference, this will change to indicate 0=0 when the d.p. ports are
equalised (linked) by an internal valve.
 The lower large value is the signal read from the EUT in the same engineering units as the
reference. This is typically a 4-20mA signal scaled to the required engineering units.
 The left side shows the calibration point being taken and how many points are needed for this
calibration. The up/down buttons select the calibration point. A tick is shown when the point
has been logged.The target value for this point is shown beneath.
 The bottom left corner shows the battery status, if a battery is fitted.
 The bottom of the display has a bar graph showing the current reference as a percentage of
EUT full scale. The bar can be displayed as centre zero or left-hand zero.

Measurements Screen

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In Measure Mode the screen layout is similar to Calibrate Mode, but with the following differences:

 The left side of the screen provides feedback from the measurement mode data logger.
 The function of the lower large display value is user-programmable in addition to the three
windows down the right-hand side.

Menu System
The FCO560’s settings may be viewed or set using the front panel buttons via a menu system. The
main menu consists of:

 GLOBAL SETTINGS General instrument operation settings.

 INSTRUMENT DEFINITIONS Up to 99 instrument configurations can be defined. For each
instrument to be calibrated, configure its serial number,
identification, signal range, the reference standard to use etc.
Up to 20 different calibration profiles may be defined. Each
 CALIBRATION PROFILES
profile may have up to 21 calibration points.
Up to 20 different pressure sources may be defined to support
 PRESSURE SOURCES
different ranges, reference standards, or constant values.
Up to 20 different temperature sources may be defined to
 TEMPERATURE SOURCES support different ranges, reference standards, or constant
values.
Up to 20 different laminar flow elements may be defined to
 LAMINAR FLOW ELEMENTS
support different ranges or reference standards.
Fbus Communications may be used to load/save the
 FBUS SETTINGS
instrument’s settings, extract logged data, and monitor by a PC.
Configure the instrument’s serial port settings. The serial port
 SERIAL PORT SETTINGS may be used by the data logger, to send data to a PC, or to print
data.
Configure the measurement mode data logger. This menu is not
 DATA LOGGER
displayed in calibrator mode.
Used to advise when recalibration of the instrument is due and
 WARNING SYSTEM
to monitor the data logger capacity.
Instrument settings may be protected against accidental or
 SECURITY
unauthorised changes.

 TIME & DATE Set the real-time clock.

 UTILITIES Copy Data, Print Data, D.P. Generation, etc.

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Menu Navigation
Press the ENTER button from the normal operator display
to show the main menu: Main Menu
Global Settings
The UP and DOWN buttons scroll the highlight bar through Instrument Definitions
the list. Press ENTER to select the highlighted menu Calibration Profiles
option. Press to exit back to the main operator Pressure Sources
display. Some of the items shown here may not be visible Temperature Sources
depending on system settings. Laminar Flow Elements
Fbus Settings
The menu list is longer than the display. When the Serial Port Settings
highlight bar reaches the bottom of the display the list Data Logger
moves up. If there are more items off the top or bottom of Warning System
the display, arrows are shown in the left side of the list. Security
Time & Date
The RIGHT button turns page mode on/off. When page Utilities
mode is enabled the ‘>>’ symbol is displayed at the top-
right of the box and the UP and DOWN buttons move a
page at a time. Page mode is cancelled automatically
after two seconds.

Settings may be protected by a security code. When security is enabled it is possible to view the
settings but you will be prompted to enter the security code if you try to alter settings.

If you select a menu with multiple configurations, such as Instrument Definitions or Calibration Profiles,
you must first choose which to use. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select from the list and press
ENTER.

When you press ENTER a list of parameters is displayed with their settings, e.g.

Instrument Definitions Press UP/DOWN to scroll through the parameter

list for this menu.
Instrument ID. : Instrument 02
Description : Press ENTER to alter the value of the current
Serial No. : selection or press to exit back to the menu
Cal. Profile : Profile 01 list.
Difference : % Reading
Ref. Source : DP When you press ENTER a pop-up window lets
DP Units : Pa you edit the data. If security is enabled you will
DP Min. : 0.00 Pa be prompted for a pass code first.
DP Max. : 500.00 Pa
I/P Source : EUT mA When editing data, UP and DOWN change the
I/P Min. : 4.000 mA selection. For text and numeric data the LEFT
I/P Max. : 20.000mA and RIGHT buttons are used to select a different
digit/character.

Press ENTER to save the changes or to exit without saving changes.

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Text Entry
The FCO560 has a number of menus that have text to enter, e.g. Instrument ID, Serial No. etc. When
editing text you will see a display like this:

The text to edit is within the double-lined box with its title shown above.

Initially the first character in the edit box blinks to show that it is selected. The up, down, left, and right
buttons move a blinking cursor around the characters shown at the bottom of the display. Press the
ENTER button to replace the edit box character with the new selection from below. The edit box
selection automatically advances to the next character. Any of the blanks in the selection characters
may be used as a space.

Note that the and Fn buttons have secondary  and  usage for text editing. These are
used to move the selection point in the edit box without changing the text. Unwanted text can be
removed by entering blank spaces.

Press to store and exit, or to escape without saving changes.

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Menu Navigation Diagram
GLOBAL
LANGUAGE
SETTINGS OPERATING MODE
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
FILTER
FCO560 ID
INFO LINE 1..2
WINDOW 1..3
MAIN DISPLAY 2 * * Measurement mode only
AUX. TEMPERATURE
AUX. PRESSURE
PERSISTENT MENUS
POWER SAVE TIME *
POWER DOWN TIME * * Only if battery fitted
AUTO ZERO TIME *
ANALOGUE BAR DISPLAY
ANALOGUE OUTPUT SCALE
DIGITAL I/O 1..4
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
DISPLAY CONTRAST

SELECT
INSTRUMENT INSTRUMENT INSTRUMENT ID
DEFINITIONS (1 to 99) DESCRIPTION
SERIAL NUMBER
CALIBRATION PROFILE * * Calibration mode only
DIFFERENCE *
INPUT SOURCE *
(EUT VOLTS / mA) (COMMS) (MANUAL)
INPUT MINIMUM COMMS PROTOCOL (NO FURTHER OPTIONS)
INPUT MAXIMUM COMMS BAUD RATE
COMMS DATA-PARITY
COMMS FBUS ID

REFERENCE SOURCE
(D.P.) (CUSTOM D.P.) (PRESSURE SENSOR) (LFE) (PITOT)
D.P. UNITS D.P. UNITS DECIMAL POINT POS. DECIMAL POINT POS. DECIMAL POINT POS.
D.P. MINIMUM D.P. MINIMUM DISPLAY MINIMUM DISPLAY MINIMUM DISPLAY MINIMUM
D.P. MAXIMUM D.P. MAXIMUM DISPLAY MAXIMUM DISPLAY MAXIMUM DISPLAY MAXIMUM
OUTPUTS DECIMAL POINT POS. PRESSURE SENSOR LFE K FACTOR
DISPLAY MINIMUM PRESSURE UNITS JET FLOW TEST GAS
DISPLAY MAXIMUM PRESSURE TYPE TEST GAS
CUSTOM UNITS OUTPUTS (CUSTOM)
RESPONSE (CUSTOM) REL. DENSITY
OUTPUTS REL. VISCOSITY FLOW TYPE
REL. DENSITY VOL. FLOW UNITS
FLOW TYPE FLOW @
VOL. FLOW UNITS MASS FLOW UNITS
FLOW @ VELOCITY UNITS
MASS FLOW UNITS POWER UNITS
VELOCITY UNITS CALORIFIC VALUE
POWER UNITS AREA UNITS
CALORIFIC VALUE DUCT AREA
AREA UNITS PRESSURE SENSOR
DUCT AREA PRESSURE UNITS
PRESSURE SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
PRESSURE UNITS TEMPERATURE UNITS
TEMPERATURE SENSOR STD. PRESSURE
TEMPERATURE UNITS STD. TEMPERATURE
STD. PRESSURE OUTPUTS
STD. TEMPERATURE
SELECT OUTPUTS
CALIBRATION PROFILE DESCRIPTION
PROFILES No. SAMPLES
(1 to 20)
No. CAL. POINTS
POINT 1..POINT 21

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 SELECT
PRESSURE SOURCE DESCRIPTION (EXTERNAL GAUGE)
SOURCES (1 to 20) INPUT TYPE (EXTERNAL ABSOLUTE)
(CONSTANT VALUE) (INTERNAL ABSOLUTE)
PRESSURE UNITS PRESSURE UNITS
CONSTANT VALUE INPUT @ 4mA
INPUT @ 20mA
TEMPERATURE SELECT
SOURCES SOURCE DESCRIPTION
(1 to 20) INPUT TYPE
(CONSTANT VALUE) (TRANSMITTER) (PT100)
TEMPERATURE UNITS TEMPERATURE UNITS TEMPERATURE UNITS
CONSTANT VALUE INPUT @ 4mA WIRE CONFIGURATION
INPUT @ 20mA R0
SELECT CvD A
LAMINAR FLOW CvD B
LFE DESCRIPTION
ELEMENTS LFE CAL. UNITS
(1 to 20)
LFE CAL. TEMPERATURE
FLOW POINT 1
D.P. POINT 1
FLOW POINT 15
FBUS D.P. POINT 15
SETTINGS PORT
I/D NUMBER
BAUD RATE
PARITY

SERIAL PORT
PORT
SETTINGS BAUD RATE
PARITY
AUTO LINE FEED
FORMAT
CSV CHARACTERS

DATA LOGGER * TRIGGER

INTERVAL
LOG DATA TO
TITLES
TIME
DATE
MAIN DISPLAY 1..2
WINDOW 1..3
AUX. TEMPERATURE
AUX PRESSURE

WARNING
LATEST VALUES
SYSTEM LIMITS

SECURITY LOCK
PASS CODE

TIME & DATE DATE

TIME

UTILITIES CALIBRATION DUE

D.P. GENERATION
DATA LOGGER ERASE DATA
PRINT DATA EXPORT TO SERIAL PORT
COPY DATA EXPORT TO MEMORY STICK
INITIALISE DATA
ADJUST FCO3xx CALIBRATION
SERVICE CENTRES
SYSTEM INFORMATION
FLASH UPDATE

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 Global Settings Menu
Language
 Set the language for display and print-out messages.
 English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Russian.

Operating Mode
 The instrument can be used in two distinctly different modes.
 Calibrate: The calibration features are enabled to allow calibration data to be logged.
 Measure: The calibration features are replaced by a measurements data logger.

Atmospheric Pressure
 The atmospheric pressure may be required for a number of uses.
 Select from a list of pressure sources. This allows the atmospheric pressure to be
entered manually as a constant value or to be measured by an internal or external
absolute sensor.

Filter
 Any values derived from the FCO560 differential pressure measurement may be digitally
filtered to provide a damped response.
 Adjustable up to a maximum filter time constant of 60.0 seconds.
 Damping can be simply switched on/off using the Fn button menu.

FCO560 ID.
 Assign an identifying description to this FCO560.
 This is used when exporting calibration data and when differential pressure is the
reference and one of the Info Lines below is set to “Reference”. It defaults to “FCO560”
followed by its serial number but can be changed according to the user’s preference.
 Note that this value does not get sent or received by Fbus Communications as part of
global settings. It can only be set via this menu.

Info Line 1, 2
 Choose from a list of items to be displayed at the top left of the main display screen.
 None: the display is left blank.
 Instrument definition ID.
 Instrument definition description.
 Instrument definition serial number.
 Reference description / ID.
 Test gas.
 Date/time.

Window 1, 2, 3
 Choose what to display in each window of the main display screen.
 None: the display is left blank.
 Difference: in calibration mode, the difference between reference and EUT.
 Std. Temperature: as defined in the instrument definition menu.
 Temperature: as defined in the instrument definition menu.
 Aux. Temperature: .as defined in this menu.
 Std. Pressure: as defined in the instrument definition menu.
 Atmospheric Pressure: as defined in this menu.
 Absolute Pressure: based on the pressure sensor defined in the instrument definition
menu. If a gauge sensor is used then the absolute value is derived by adding the
atmospheric pressure.
 Gauge Pressure: based on the pressure sensor defined in the instrument definition

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 menu. If an absolute sensor is used then the gauge value is derived by subtracting
atmospheric pressure.
 Aux Pressure: .as defined in this menu.
 DP: Differential Pressure measured / generated by the FCO560.
 Volume flow: Only for flow references. Refer to the instrument definition menu to ensure
that all appropriate settings have been made.
 Mass Flow: Only for flow references. Refer to the instrument definition menu to ensure
that all appropriate settings have been made.
 Velocity: Only for flow references. Refer to the instrument definition menu to ensure that
all appropriate settings have been made.
 Power: Only for flow references. Refer to the instrument definition menu to ensure that all
appropriate settings have been made.
 Test Gas: This may be used as a reminder that a specific gas has been configured.
 Time & Date.
 EUT Signal: Only for calibration mode. Display either the voltage or current signal from
the EUT as set by instrument definition.
 EUT Volts: display the voltage signal from the Test connector. This may be useful in
measurement mode to data-log an external signal.
 EUT mA: display the current signal from the Test connector. This may be useful in
measurement mode to data-log an external signal.
 Peak: the maximum value that the main display reached. Reset via the Fn menu.
 Valley: the minimum value that the main display reached. Reset via the Fn menu.
 Digital I/O: .monitor the states of the four digital inputs/outputs.

Main Display 2
 Measurement mode only.
 Choose what to display on the lower main display position. The choices are the same as
the window options.

Aux. Temp.
 This may be used by a window or the data logger to read a temperature from any source.
 Select from a list of temperature sources.

Aux. Press.
 This may be used by a window or the data logger to read a pressure from any source.
 Select from a list of pressure sources.

Persistent Menus
 Enable or disable the persistent menu feature.
 No: Each time the menu is entered the first menu entry is displayed.
 Yes: Upon entering the menu, the display starts at the position last used.

Power Save Time

 When operating from batteries the instrument will automatically take power saving actions if it
is left unattended for a period of time. The display will be dimmed, the pressure generation
turned off, and the differential pressure ports will be equalised.
 Set to zero to disable the power save feature or enter a value up to 60 minutes.
 The display will blink for 30 seconds before entering power save as a notification.

Power Down Time

 When operating from batteries the instrument will automatically turn off to conserve battery
power if the power down timer is enabled. The power down timer starts after the power save
time expires.
 Set to zero to disable the power down feature, or enter a value of up to 60 minutes.

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Automatic Zero Time
 Measurement mode only.
 If the FCO560 is to be left in READ mode it is recommended that the instrument is zeroed
regularly to maintain the best accuracy. The automatic zero can be set to operate on a regular
timed basis with this setting. The FO560 can also be commanded to autozero from an external
signal, a communications command, or the Fn button.
 Set to zero to disable timed automatic zero, or set a value of up to 60 minutes.

Analogue Bar Display

 Select the format of the analogue display bar.
 LHZ: Left Hand Zero. Only positive values are displayed.
 CZ: Centre Zero. Negative and positive values are displayed.
 Note that the scaling of the bar is set by the instrument definition. Depending upon the
reference type, either D.P. Min/Max or Display Min/Max set the scaling of the analogue bar.
100% is considered to be the value with the larger magnitude.

Analogue Output Scale

 Select the operating mode of the analogue output.
 Note that the scaling of the analogue output is set by the instrument definition. Depending
upon the reference type, either D.P. Min/Max or Display Min/Max set the scaling of the output.
Full Scale is considered to be the value with the larger magnitude.
 0 to +FS
 0 to –FS
 –FS to +FS

Digital I/O 1...4

 Each of the four Digital I/O connector pins may be assigned a function that determines
whether the signal is used as an input or an output.
 Monitor Input: the signal has no function but may be monitored in a display window, e.g.
to check a relay or switch operation.
 Store Input: when the data logger trigger is configured for external input.
 A.Z. Input: triggers an auto-zero cycle.
 BCD Input: may be used to select the instrument definition to use.
Inputs 1…4 are weighted 1, 2, ,4, 8 respectively. You may use as few signals as required.
 Warning Output: active when any warning system level exceeds its limit.
 A.Z. Output: active during an auto-zero cycle.
 Read/Equalised Output: active when the DP measuring system is reading.
 User Output: as set in the instrument definition menu. Outputs 1...4 match the
instrument definition setting from left to right. You may use as few signals as required.

Display Brightness
 Adjust the display for different viewing conditions. High brightness will slightly reduce the
operating time when operating from the battery.
 Enter a value from 1 (dim) to 16 (bright).

Display Contrast
 Adjust the display for different viewing conditions.
 Enter a number from 1 to 16.

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 Instrument Definitions Menu
Instrument ID.
 For example instrument manufacturer/type or location tag (up to 16 characters). This is the
text that is displayed when selecting which instrument definition to use via the Fn button.

Description
 May be used for additional text relating to the instrument. Up to 16 characters.

Serial number
 The serial number of the instrument to be calibrated. Up to 16 characters.

Calibration Profile
 Calibration Mode only.
 Choose a named calibration profile. The calibration profile defines the number of calibration
points that are required and at what %FS each point is required.

Difference
 Calibration Mode only.
 When calibrating, the difference between EUT and reference may be displayed as either
%Reading or %Full Scale.
 See the Window options in Global Settings.

Input Source
 Calibration Mode only.
 Select the signal source to calibrate against the reference.
 EUT mA: via the front panel Test connector.
 EUT Volts: via the front panel Test connector.
 Communications: read the EUT by digital communications via the USB-A port. This may
be directly connected to Furness Controls instruments that have a USB-B port, or via an
FCO301-USB adaptor to the FCO300 series of transmitters, or via a USB-RS232 adaptor
to instruments having an RS232 port. Note that only USB-RS232 adaptors using an FTDI
chipset are supported.
 Manual: for analogue gauges etc, the value may be entered from the keypad.

Input Minimum
 Only displayed if the input source is Voltage or mA.
 Enter the minimum value for the input signal, e.g. 4mA.

Input Maximum
 Only displayed if the input source is Voltage or mA.
 Enter the maximum value for the input signal, e.g. 20mA.

Protocol
 Only displayed if the input source is Communications.
 Fbus: Furness Control instruments such as leak detectors and flow meters.
 FCO3xx: the display value of any of the FCO300 series, e.g. FCO332. Note that normally
the loop signal would be calibrated for transmitters.
 FCO5xx: FCO510, FCO560, or PPC500.
 FRS4: normally only used by Furness Controls or its agents.

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Baud Rate
 Only displayed if the input source is Communications and the protocol is not FCO3xx.
 Options: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.

Parity
 Only displayed if the input source is Communications and the protocol is not FCO3xx.
 8, NONE: 8 data bits and no parity
 7, ODD: 7 data bits plus odd parity
 7, EVEN: 7 data bit plus even parity
 8, ODD: 8 data bits plus odd parity
 8, EVEN: 8 data bits plus even parity

Fbus ID
 Only displayed if the input source is Communications and protocol is Fbus.
 Enter the instrument address from 1 to 99.

Reference Source
 Select the measurement source to be used as the calibration reference.
 DP: Differential Pressure
 Custom DP: Differential Pressure scaled to custom units
 Pressure Sensor
 Laminar Flow Element
 Pitot Static Tube

The remaining settings depend upon the reference source selected above and are detailed for
each reference type…

Differential Pressure
The calibration reference is the FCO560’s differential pressure measurement. Pressure may be
automatically generated by the FCO560 if the pressure generation option is fitted, or provided from an
external pressure source.

D.P. Units
 Select the differential pressure units of the EUT.
 Pa: Pascals
 kPa: kiloPascals
 ubar: microbar
 mbar: millibar
 mmWC: millimetres Water Column
 Thou: thousands of an inch Water Column
 inWC: inches Water Column
 mmHg: millimetres mercury
 inHg: inches mercury
-2
 NM : Newtons per square metre (Pa)
 PSI: Pounds per square inch
 PSF: Pounds per square foot

D.P. Minimum
 Enter the differential pressure that corresponds with the minimum value for the input. This is
required even if the input source is Communications or Manual so that an appropriate display
resolution can be set and so that calibration errors can be expressed as %FS.

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D.P. Maximum
 Enter the differential pressure that corresponds with the maximum value for the input. This is
required even if the input source is Communications or Manual so that an appropriate display
resolution can be set and so that calibration errors can be expressed as %FS.

Outputs
 Digital outputs may be set for each instrument definition, e.g. for external valve selection.
 Each of the four outputs may be selected on (1) or off (0), e.g. to turn outputs 1 and 3 on you
would set “1010”. Note that the digital inputs/outputs must be configured in the global setting
menu.

Other values that are not used for D.P. calibration may be seen if display windows have been
configured that need additional settings.

Custom Differential Pressure

The calibration reference is the FCO560’s differential pressure measurement. This is scaled to custom
units/values before being compared to the signal from the EUT. The scaling may include a square root
function. This is typically for use with Furness Controls transmitters that may be configured to display
custom units.

D.P. Units
 Select the differential pressure units of the EUT.
 Pa: Pascals
 kPa: kiloPascals
 ubar: microbar
 mbar: millibar
 mmWC: millimetres Water Column
 Thou: thousands of an inch Water Column
 inWC: inches Water Column
 mmHg: millimetres mercury
 inHg: inches mercury
-2
 NM : Newtons per square metre (Pa)
 PSI: Pounds per square inch
 PSF: Pounds per square foot

D.P. Minimum
 Enter the Differential Pressure that corresponds with the Display Minimum value below.

D.P. Maximum
 Enter the Differential Pressure that corresponds with the Display Maximum value below.

Decimal Point Position

 Set the decimal point position of the scaled custom units. This sets the scaling of Display
Minimum and Display Maximum below.
 Point 0 for values such as 1234
 Point 1 for values such as 123.4
 Point 2 for values such as 12.34
and so on up to point 5.

Display Minimum
 Enter the display value that corresponds with the minimum differential pressure and the
minimum value for the input signal.

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Display Maximum
 Enter the display value that corresponds with the maximum differential pressure and the
maximum value for the input signal.

Custom Units
 The custom units list matches the FCO300 series custom units. These are for display
purposes only and have no effect on the FCO560’s measurement. It is the user’s responsibility
to ensure that this selection makes sense with the DP units that have been selected.
 Pa, kPa, mbar, mmH20, inH20, mmHg, inHg, PSI, m/s, mph, ft/s, ft/m, kmh, l/s, l/m, l/h,
CFS, CFM, CFH, CMS, CMM, CMH, LBS, LBM, LBH, KGS, KGM, KGH, MA, PC, ‘ ‘,
CCS, CCM, CCH

Response
 Define the response of the EUT to applied differential pressure.
 Linear: the differential pressure is scaled directly to the custom scaling.
 Square law: differential pressure is square-rooted before it is scaled. Note that when
square law is selected the calibration profile relates to the differential pressure rather than
the square law values.

Outputs
 Digital outputs may be set for each instrument definition, e.g. for external valve selection.
 Each of the four outputs may be selected on (1) or off (0), e.g. to turn outputs 1 and 3 on you
would set “1010”. Note that the digital inputs/outputs must be configured in the global setting
menu.

Other values that are not used for Custom D.P. calibration may be seen if display windows
have been configured that need additional settings.

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Pressure Sensor
The calibration reference is normally an external 4-20mA pressure sensor. Pressure must be supplied
from an external source.

Pressure Units
 Select the pressure units that the EUT uses.

Decimal Point Position

 Set the decimal point position of the EUT pressure signal. This sets the scaling of Display
Minimum and Display Maximum below.
 Point 0 for values such as 1234
 Point 1 for values such as 123.4
 Point 2 for values such as 12.34
and so on up to point 5.

Display Minimum
 Enter the display value that corresponds with the minimum pressure value for the input.

Display Maximum
 Enter the display value that corresponds with the maximum pressure value for the input.

Pressure sensor
 Select from a list of pressure sources for use as the reference. It is possible to use either
absolute or gauge references. When either the reference or the EUT is gauge the Fn button
menu offers a tare facility that operates as follows:
Reference EUT Operation
Absolute Absolute Tare not available.
Absolute Gauge Tare the reference to display as gauge pressure
Tare the reference to remove any zero offset.
Atmospheric pressure is added to the gauge reference to give the
Gauge Absolute
absolute pressure. Atmospheric pressure may be measured using the
internal absolute sensor or entered as a constant value if know.
Gauge Gauge Tare the reference to remove any zero offset.

Pressure Units
 Select the pressure units of the EUT.
 kPa, mbar, bar, PSI, mmHg, inHg, mmWC, inWC.

Pressure Type
 Pressure calibrations may be either absolute pressure or gauge pressure. Select the type of
pressure that the EUT displays. The letter ‘A’ or ‘G’ is appended to the pressure units as a
reminder.

Outputs
 Digital outputs may be set for each instrument definition, e.g. for external valve selection.
 Each of the four outputs may be selected on (1) or off (0), e.g. to turn outputs 1 and 3 on you
would set “1010”. Note that the digital inputs/outputs must be configured in the global setting
menu.

Other values that are not used for pressure calibration may be seen if display windows have
been configured that need additional settings.

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Laminar Flow Element
The calibration reference is a laminar flow element (LFE) connected to the FCO560’s differential
pressure input. The flow measured by the LFE may be expressed as volume flow, mass flow, velocity,
or power before being compared to the signal from the EUT.

Decimal Point Position

 Set the decimal point position of the EUT signal. This sets the scaling of Display Minimum and
Display Maximum below.
 Point 0 for values such as 1234
 Point 1 for values such as 123.4
 Point 2 for values such as 12.34
and so on up to point 5.

Display Minimum
 Enter the display value that corresponds with the minimum value for the input.

Display Maximum
 Enter the display value that corresponds with the maximum value for the input.

Laminar Flow Element

 Select the calibration reference from a list of the available laminar flow elements.

Jet Flow
 When Jet Flow is selected the flow measurements are corrected for gas jets. Jet flow has the
following calculation applied in addition to the standard flow corrections for temperature,
pressure and viscosity:

Pstd  Ptest Tlfe

Q jet  Qstd  
Patm  Ptest Tstd
Where: Pstd is the standard pressure
Ptest is the test pressure (gauge)
Patm is atmospheric pressure
Tlfe is the test temperature
Tstd is the standard temperature
Note that the gauge test pressure can be measured with an external gauge sensor or
automatically derived from an internal or external absolute pressure sensor and atmospheric
pressure.

Test Gas
 LFE flow calculations require a value for relative viscosity, and mass flow calculations require
a value for relative density. Select a gas type from the list to provide these values, or select
‘Custom’ to allow relative viscosity, relative density to be entered manually.
 Custom, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Butane-I, Butane-n, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide,
Ethane, Ethylene, G20 test gas, G25 test gas, Helium, Hydrogen, Methane, Neon,
Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen, Propane, Sulphur Dioxide.

Relative Viscosity
 Only shown when the gas type is custom.
 The laminar flow element differential pressure output is dependent on the viscosity of the
gas. This value is the gas viscosity relative to air, so air is 1.000. When using compatible
gases other than air enter the appropriate value for the gas.
 The range of values is from 0.100 to 3.000.

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Relative Density
 Only shown when the gas type is custom.
 The relative density is used for mass flow calculations.
 The range of values is from 0.100 to 3.000.
 The relative density for air is 1.000.

Flow Type
 The basic measurement from the laminar flow element is volumetric flow but the FCO560 can
derive other values from this.
 Volume Flow.
 Mass Flow: the gas type or relative density must be set.
 Velocity: the duct area must be set.
 Power: the calorific value of the gas must be set.

Volume Flow Units

 Used when volume flow is displayed.
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
 mm /s, cc/s, cc/m, cc/h, ml/s, ml/m, ml/h, l/s, l/m, l/h, m /s, m /m, m /h, in /s, in /m, in /h,
3 3 3
ft /s, ft /m, ft /h

Flow @
 Used when volume flow is displayed.
 Select from Standard or Actual.
 The FCO560 normally calculates flow at standard conditions. If the actual flow at working
conditions is required then it can be selected here. When Actual flow is being displayed
the flow units will be prefixed with the letter ‘A’, for example AL/m.

Mass Flow Units

 Used when mass flow is displayed.
 g/s, kg/s, kg/m, kg/h, lb/s, lb/m, lb/h

Velocity Units
 Used when velocity is displayed.
 m/s, mph, ft/s, ft/m, km/h, knots

Power Units
 Used when power is displayed.
 Watts, kW, Btu/m, Btu/h, kBtu/h.

Calorific Value
 Used when power is displayed.
3
 Enter a value in MJ/m .

Area Units
 Used when velocity is displayed.
2 2 2 2
 cm , m , in , ft

Duct Cross Section Area

 Used when velocity is displayed.
2
 The area can be set from 0.001 to 10m or equivalent units.
 The velocity is assumed to be consistent across the duct.

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Pressure Sensor
 The absolute pressure of the gas in the laminar flow element is required for flow calculations.
This would typically be from an absolute pressure transmitter connected to the front panel P
connector.
 Select from a list of pressure sources.

Temperature Sensor
 The temperature of the gas in the laminar flow element is required for flow calculations. This
would typically be from a temperature transmitter connected to the front panel T connector
 Select from a list of temperature sources.

Standard Pressure
 The standard pressure is the reference absolute pressure used for flow calculations.
 Select from a list of pressure sources.
 To work to standard conditions you can configure one of the pressure sources to use a
constant value such as 1013.25mb and name it “Standard Pressure”.
 It is also possible to show flow at other conditions using either a constant value or a
pressure transducer.

Standard Temperature
 The standard temperature is the reference temperature for flow calculations.
 Select from a list of temperature sources.
 To work to standard conditions you can configure one of the temperature sources to use
a constant value, for example 15°C, and name it “Standard Temperature 15°C”.
 It is also possible to show flow at other conditions using either a constant value or a
temperature transducer.

Outputs
 Digital outputs may be set for each instrument definition, e.g. for external valve selection.
 Each of the four outputs may be selected on (1) or off (0), e.g. to turn outputs 1 and 3 on you
would set “1010”. Note that the digital inputs/outputs must be configured in the global setting
menu.

Other values that are not used for Flow calibration may be seen if display windows have been
configured that need additional settings.

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Pitot Static Tube
The reference source is a pitot static tube connected to the FCO560’s differential pressure input. The
velocity measured by the pitot tube may be expressed as volume flow, mass flow, velocity, or power
before being compared to the signal from the EUT.

Decimal Point Position

 Set the decimal point position of the EUT signal. This sets the scaling of Display Minimum and
Display Maximum below.
 Point 0 for values such as 1234
 Point 1 for values such as 123.4
 Point 2 for values such as 12.34
and so on up to point 5.

Display Minimum
 Enter the display value that corresponds with the minimum value for the input.

Display Maximum
 Enter the display value that corresponds with the maximum value for the input.

K Factor
 The K factor is a pitot tube scaling factor. Different designs of pitot tubes give different
differential pressures for the same flow.
 The standard Furness Controls pitot has a K factor of 1.0.
 The K factor limits are from 0.5 to 3.0.

Test Gas
 Pitot calculations require a value for relative density. Select a gas type from the list to provide
this value, or select ‘Custom’ to allow relative density to be entered manually.
 Custom, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Butane-I, Butane-n, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide,
Ethane, Ethylene, G20 test gas, G25 test gas, Helium, Hydrogen, Methane, Neon,
Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen, Propane, Sulphur Dioxide.

Relative Density
 Only shown when the gas type is ‘Custom’.
 The relative density is used when measure velocity and for mass flow calculations.
 The range of values is from 0.100 to 3.000.
 The relative density for air is 1.000.

Flow Type
 The basic measurement from the pitot static tube is velocity but the FCO560 can derive other
values from this.
 Volume Flow: the duct area must be set.
 Mass Flow.
 Velocity.
 Power: the calorific value of the gas must be set.

Volume Flow Units

 Used when volume flow is displayed.
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
 mm /s, cc/s, cc/m, cc/h, ml/s, ml/m, ml/h, l/s, l/m, l/h, m /s, m /m, m /h, in /s, in /m, in /h,
3 3 3
ft /s, ft /m, ft /h

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Flow @
 Used when volume flow is displayed.
 Select from Standard or Actual.
 The FCO560 normally calculates flow at standard conditions. If the actual flow at working
conditions is required then it can be selected here. When Actual flow is being displayed
the flow units will be prefixed with the letter ‘A’, for example AL/m.

Mass Flow Units

 Used when mass flow is displayed.
 g/s, kg/s, kg/m, kg/h, lb/s, lb/m, lb/h

Velocity Units
 Used when velocity is displayed.
 m/s, mph, ft/s, ft/m, km/h, knots

Power Units
 Used when power is displayed.
 Watts, kW, Btu/m, Btu/h, kBtu/h.

Calorific Value
 Used when power is displayed.
3
 Enter a value in MJ/m .

Area Units
 Used when volume flow, mass flow, or power is displayed.
2 2 2 2
 cm , m , in , ft

Duct Cross Section Area

 Used when volume flow, mass flow, or power is displayed.
2
 The area can be set from 0.001 to 10m or equivalent units.

Pressure Sensor
 The absolute pressure of the gas at the pitot is required. This would typically be from an
absolute pressure transmitter connected to the front panel P connector.
 Select from a list of pressure sources.

Temperature Sensor
 The temperature of the gas at the pitot is required. This would typically be from a temperature
transmitter connected to the front panel T connector
 Select from a list of temperature sources.

Standard Pressure
 The standard pressure is the reference absolute pressure used in flow calculations.
 Select from a list of pressure sources.
 To work to standard conditions you can configure one of the pressure sources to use a
constant value such as 1013.25mb and name it “Standard Pressure”.
 It is also possible to show flow at other conditions using either a constant value or a
pressure transducer.

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Standard Temperature
 The standard temperature is the reference temperature for flow calculations.
 Select from a list of temperature sources.
 To work to standard conditions you can configure one of the temperature sources to use
a constant value, for example 15°C, and name it “Standard Temperature 15°C”.
 It is also possible to show flow at other conditions using either a constant value or a
temperature transducer.

Outputs
 Digital outputs may be set for each instrument definition, e.g. for external valve selection.
 Each of the four outputs may be selected on (1) or off (0), e.g. to turn outputs 1 and 3 on you
would set “1010”. Note that the digital inputs/outputs must be configured in the global setting
menu.

Other values that are not used for Flow calibration may be seen if display windows have been
configured that need additional settings.

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 Calibration Profiles Menu
Up to 20 different calibration profiles may be defined. The use of calibration profiles allows for very
flexible calibration methods. The profile allows you to choose how many calibration points are required
and at what points to calibrate at.

Description
 16 characters. This is used to identify the profile when it is selected for use within the
instrument definition menu.

No. Samples
 Each calibration point may be a single reading or an average of a number of samples taken at
400ms intervals.
 The number of samples can be set from 1 to 50.

No. Calibration Points

 Enter the number of calibration points that are required. This can be between 1 and 21.
 E.g. calibration at 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100% is a 6 point calibration.

Point 1 … Point 21
 Enter a percentage of Full Scale for each calibration point to be used.
 Positive and negative values can be entered up to 150% of the EUT’s full scale. Note that
values over 100% only apply when the EUT’s full scale is less than the FCO560’s full
scale.
 The calibration screen displays a target value based on this percentage but you are not
obliged to calibrate at the suggested target. Then Fn menu may be used to override the
suggested value.

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 Pressure Sources Menu
Up to 20 different pressure sources may be defined to support different ranges or reference standards.

Description
 16 characters, for example a reference number, manufacturer, type, and range.

Input Type
 Define the type of pressure source.
 Constant Value
 External Gauge Sensor (front panel P connector)
 External Absolute Sensor (front panel P connector)
 Internal Absolute Sensor (only if option is fitted)

Pressure units
 Select the units for the definition of this source.
 kPa, mbar, bar, PSI, inHg, inHg, mmWC, inWC
 These units only apply to this menu to set the scaling of this source. The FCO560 will
convert from these units into other pressure units as required when this source is used.

Constant
 Only when the input type is set to Constant Value.
 This may be used for setting a fixed value if a sensor is not fitted or for setting the
standard pressure.

Input @ 4mA
 Only shown if an external sensor selected above
 Enter the calibrated value for the sensor being used at an output of 4mA.
 For the internal absolute sensor this should normally be set to zero.

Input @ 20mA
 Only shown if an external sensor selected above
 Enter the calibrated value for the sensor being used at an output of 20mA.
 For the internal absolute sensor this should be normally set to 160kPa.

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 Temperature Sources Menu
Up to 20 different temperature sources may be defined to support different ranges or reference
standards.

Description
 16 characters. For example a reference number, manufacturer, type, and range.

Input Type
 Define the type of temperature source.
 Constant Value
 External Sensor (front panel T connector)
 Pt100 Input

Temperature units
 Select the units for the definition of this source.
 °C, °F, K
 These units only apply to this menu to set the scaling of this source. The FCO560 will
convert from these units into other temperature units as required when this source is
used.

Constant
 Only when the input type is set to Constant Value.
 This may be used for setting a fixed value if a sensor is not fitted or for setting the
standard temperature.

Input @ 4mA
 Only shown if external sensor selected above
 Enter the calibrated value for the sensor being used at an output of 4mA.

Input @ 20mA
 Only shown if external sensor selected above
 Enter the calibrated value for the sensor being used at an output of 20mA.

Wire Configuration
 Only shown if Pt100 is selected.
 Select 3-wire or 4-wire.

R0, Coefficient A, Coefficient B

 Only shown if Pt100 is selected.
 Used to allow calibration adjustment. The FCO560 uses the Callendar-van Dusen
equation which requires these values. A third coefficient is not required because the
FCO560 does not support temperatures below 0°C.
 Typical values are:

STANDARD R0 A B
-3 -7
IEC 751 100.000 Ohms 3.9083 x 10 -5.7750 x 10
-3 -7
DIN 43760 100.000 Ohms 3.9080 x 10 -5.8019 x 10
-3 -7
AMERICAN 100.000 Ohms 3.9692 x 10 -5.8495 x 10
-3 -7
ITS-90 100.000 Ohms 3.9848 x 10 -5.8700 x 10

 The FCO560 defaults to the IEC 751 standard.

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 Laminar Flow Elements Menu
Up to 20 different LFEs may be defined to support different ranges or reference standards.

When using an LFE its calibration data must be entered. This is often just the full scale differential
pressure and flow values. For greater accuracy the FCO560 can also correct for non-linearity by
interpolating between up to fifteen known calibration points.

Description
 A 16 character description of the flow element can be entered here, typically indicating the
nominal flow range of the LFE.

LFE calibration units

 Enter the flow units used for the LFE calibration data that follows.
 ml/m 999.9999 ml/m max
 l/m < 1000 999.9999 l/m max for lower ranges
 l/m > 1000 99999.99 l/m max for higher ranges

LFE calibration temperature

 Enter the temperature in °C at which the following figures were created.
 The default is 20.0°C.

Flow Point 1/D.P. Point 1...Flow Point 15/D.P. Point 15

 Calibration points are entered in pairs of flow values and corresponding differential pressure
values.
 The minimum requirement is for the full scale flow and full scale D.P. to be entered at
point 1 with all other points set to zero.
 If more calibration points are required they must be entered as pairs and must be in
descending order from point 1 to point 15. Set unwanted points to zero to disable them.

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 Fbus Settings Menu
A computer can communicate with the FCO560 using the Fbus protocol. Application software is
available from Furness Controls such as the FCS432 Fbus Utility and the FCS487 data logger. The
Fbus communications protocol is documented separately from this user guide.

Select the Fbus communication port and configure it to match the computer that the FCO560 is
connected to.

Port
 Select a communication port to use.
 Disabled: Fbus communications is not available.
 RS232: Uses the 9 way D rear panel connector.
 USB: Uses the front panel USB-B (square) connector. It may be necessary to install a
USB driver on the computer – see the Furness Controls product CDROM.

I/D number
 Assign a unique identification number to this instrument for Fbus communications in the range
01 to 99.

Baud
 The baud rate is the speed that data is sent via the serial ports. The baud rate must be the
same on the FCO560 and device being connected. This is not used for USB.
 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.

Parity
 Select the number of data bits and type of parity error checking to use when sending data via
the RS232 port. Parity is not used for the USB port. The parity setting must be the same on
the FCO560 and the computer being used.
 8,NONE: 8 data bits and no parity.
 7,ODD: 7 data bits plus odd parity.
 7,EVEN: 7 data bit plus even parity.
 8,ODD: 8 data bits plus odd parity.
 8,EVEN: 8 data bits plus even parity.

 Note that extended symbols/characters require 8 data bits. European characters are a
subset of code page 1252. Cyrillic characters are a subset of code page 1251.
 Generally, 8 data bits with no parity is preferred. Only use 7 data bits when compatibility
with older equipment is necessary and parity is required and you do not use extended
characters.

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 Serial Port Settings Menu
Select which port to use and configure it to match the device that the FCO560 is to be connected to.
The serial port may be used with the data logger or to send instrument settings to a PC or serial
printer.

Port
 Select a serial port to use.
 Disabled: the serial port is not available.
 RS232: Uses the 9 way D rear panel connector.
 USB: Uses the front panel USB-B (square) connector. Note that this will not drive a USB
printer because the FCO560 is a USB peripheral device, however it may be useful to
print-out to a PC. It may be necessary to install a USB driver on the computer – see the
Furness Controls product CDROM.

Baud
 The baud rate is the speed that data is sent via the serial ports. The baud rate must be the
same on the FCO560 and device being connected. This is not used for USB.
 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.

Parity
 Select the number of data bits and type of parity error checking to use when sending data via
the RS232 port. Parity is not used for the USB port. The parity setting must be the same on
the FCO560 and the computer being used.
 8,NONE: 8 data bits and no parity.
 7,ODD: 7 data bits plus odd parity.
 7,EVEN: 7 data bit plus even parity.
 8,ODD: 8 data bits plus odd parity.
 8,EVEN: 8 data bits plus even parity.

 Note that extended symbols/characters require 8 data bits. European characters are a subset
of code page 1252. Cyrillic characters are a subset of code page 1251.
 Generally, 8 data bits with no parity is preferred. Only use 7 data bits when compatibility with
older equipment is necessary and parity is required and you do not use extended characters.

Auto Line Feed

 Set for compatibility with printers that add spacing between lines of print, or for printing to a
PC.
 NO: The FCO560 does not send a line-feed at the end of a line. If the printer does not
add a line feed then all lined of print are printed on top of each other.
 YES: At the end of every print line the FCO560 sends a line-feed. If the printer also has
auto line-feed turned on it will print double-spaced. This is the usual setting for connection
to a PC.

Data Format
 Set the output format for the measurement mode logger when logging to the serial port.
 Table: Each item is output on a new line.
 CSV: Each record is output on a new line. Each item is separated by the list separator
character.

CSV Characters
 The decimal character and list separator may be chosen to suit your location. These are only
used for output sent to the serial port.
 ., decimal point and comma list separator
 ,; decimal comma and semicolon list separator

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 Data Logger Menu
This is only displayed when the FCO560 is set for measurement mode.

The measurement mode data logger can store data to internal memory and/or a serial port. Data can
be logged on demand from the front panel store button, from the serial port, at timed intervals, or from
an external switch or logic signal.

Data logged to the serial port can be in table format or CSV format.

Data logged to the internal memory can be exported in CSV format to the serial port, or extracted to a
CSV file using Fbus Communications and the Fbus Utility.

Data logged to the internal memory is stored in a compressed form. The maximum number of log
records is dependent upon the data types and the number of items logged for each record. For
example if just the main reading is logged without a title then >350000 records may be stored; if all
possible options are logged with titles this may be reduced to around 25000 records. When the
internal memory fills the logger will overwrite the oldest data. The warning system can be used to get
notice in advance of this happening if desired.

Trigger
 Data is stored when a trigger event occurs. Select the source of the trigger.
 Front Panel: the Store button
 Serial Port: trigger command from serial port
 Timed: built-in timer
 External Input: programmable digital / switch input

Interval
 Set the data logging interval when the trigger source is set to Timed.
 From 0.1s to 3600.0s

Log Data To
 Choose where the data gets logged to.
 Memory
 Serial Port
 Memory+Serial

The following menu entries have Yes/No options to enable/disable whether the value is logged or not.

Titles
 Logging the titles of each value is clearly helpful when looking at the stored data; however,
since they are stored with every logged record they may consume significant resources. It
may be useful to disable the logging of titles, particularly if it is necessary to log a large
number of records to internal memory.

Time
 Enable or disable logging of the time.

Date
 Enable or disable logging of the date.

Main Display 1
 Enable or disable logging of the top main display value.

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Main Display 2
 Enable or disable logging of the bottom main display value.

Window 1
 Enable or disable logging of the top display window.

Window 2
 Enable or disable logging of the middle display window.

Window 3
 Enable or disable logging of the bottom display window.

Aux. Temp.
 Enable or disable logging of the Auxiliary Temperature value. See Global Settings.

Aux. Press.
 Enable or disable logging of the Auxiliary Pressure value. See Global Settings.

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 Warning System Menu
The warning system may be used to aid planned maintenance.

Latest Values
Any warnings that are currently active will flash.
 Logged Data: This may be used to warn that the data logger memory is nearly full so that the
data may be off-loaded.
 Calibration Due: It is recommended that the calibration of this instrument is checked
annually, or as often as your quality system demands. This value is a display of the number of
days left before calibration is due. If the value is negative then calibration is over-due.
 DP Zero: If an overload situation occurs the instrument will attempt to protect the transducer
by equalising the ports. However, the DP transducer is sensitive and its zero point may shift if
it is badly overloaded. The instrument is able to tolerate this to a large degree, but eventually
may stop with a fault.

Limits
 Logged Data: set as a percentage of the memory capacity.
 Calibration Due: how many days’ notice is required in advance of the calibration due date.
The calibration due date is set in the utilities menu.
 DP Zero: set as a percentage of the fault level.

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 Security Menu
The instrument may be configured to stop unauthorised changes to important parameters. If you
select this menu when the instrument is locked then you will be asked to enter the security code
before continuing.

Lock
 Lock or unlock data entry. When locked you will be asked for a security code before changing
data.
 No: unlocked.
 Supervisor: all settings are locked.
 Operator: all settings are locked except those that an operator requires.

Security Code
 Allows the user to set a 4 digit personal security code.

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 Time & Date Menu
Date
 The date is set in the format yyyy-mm-dd.

Time
 The time is set in 24 hour format as hh:mm:ss

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 Utilities Menu
Calibration Due Date
 Set the date that the next calibration check is due for this instrument. This should be set each
time the instrument is calibrated so that advanced warning of when the next calibration is due
can be given.

D.P. Generation
 Only displayed if the pressure generation option is fitted.
 This allows direct manual control of the pressure generation.
 A value is displayed in the d.p. units of the currently selected instrument definition. The
target value is changed in the same way as numbers are changed within the menus.
 Use the Fn menu to equalise/read, turn control on/off and turn damping on/off.
 If the instrument is powered down in this mode it will return to this mode when power is
restored.

Data Logger
 The FCO560 has two independent data loggers. This menu applies to either the calibration
mode data logger or the measurement mode data logger depending upon the mode currently
set in the Global Settings menu.

Erase Data
 You will be prompted for confirmation before all logged data for the current mode is
erased.

Export to Serial Port

 All logged data for the current mode is sent to the serial port in CSV format.

Export to Memory Stick

 All logged data for the current mode is exported in CSV format to a memory stick plugged
into the front-panel USB-A socket. The memory stick must be formatted as FAT or
FAT32. The FCO560 does not support NTFS or exFAT etc.
 File names are automatic. Calibration mode starts with C001.CSV and measurement
starts with M001.CSV. Each new export uses the next available number.

Print Data
 This allows menu data to be sent to the serial port. Choose what to output. For menus with
multiple data sets you can choose the range of data sets to print.

Copy Data
 For menus with multiple data sets, this allows data to be copied from one entry to another to
minimise the amount of setting up. This includes instrument definitions, calibration profiles,
pressure sources, temperature sources and laminar flow elements.

Initialise Data
 Restore all settings back to factory defaults. You will be prompted for confirmation before any
action is taken.

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Adjust FCO3xx calibration
 This utility may be used to adjust the gain and output calibration of a Furness Controls
FCO300 series transmitter using the FCO301 adaptor cable.
 The FCO301 cable is available with either USB or RS232 connection. The USB version will
plug directly into the USB-A port of the FCO560. The RS232 version will need a USB to
RS232 adaptor.

Service Centres
 Lists contact details for key service centres.

System Information
 Lists system details for this instrument, including firmware version, range, options etc.

Flash Update
 Initiate a product firmware upgrade. You will be prompted for confirmation before any action is
taken.
 It is recommended that all instrument settings are saved using the Fbus Utility before updating
firmware. Major firmware updates normally initialise all settings to factory defaults.
 Once the procedure is started the upgrade process is commanded from the PC using either
the RS232 or USB-B port, using the Fbus Utility program from Furness Controls. To cancel
flash update mode, press or command it from the Fbus Utility.
 Note that flash update is disabled if either the calibration mode or measurement mode data
loggers have stored data. You should export the logged data and then erase it in both modes
before updating the instrument firmware.

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 Calibrate Mode Scenarios
Calibrate Mode is selected in the Global Settings menu. This enables the calibration features of the
FCO560 to be used to compare a reference to the Equipment Under Test (EUT) and store the results
in non-volatile memory for use at some later time, e.g. for a PC to create a calibration certificate. The
stored results can be exported to a memory stick, or read using Fbus Communications via the USB-B
or RS232 ports, or ‘printed’ to the serial port.

The reference may be:

 Differential pressure, measured / generated by the FCO560.

 Custom scaled differential pressure, measured / generated by the FCO560.
 Higher pressure than the FCO560 range using an external 4-20mA pressure sensor.
 Flow using the FCO560 to measure with an external laminar flow element.
 Flow using the FCO560 to measure with an external Pitot Static Tube.

The EUT may be:

 A 4-20mA or voltage output process transmitter or instrument that the FCO560 can measure.
 A Furness Controls leak detector or flow meter that can be read digitally via USB, or a USB to
RS232 adaptor.
 An analogue gauge or other device using manual keyboard entry of the devices readings.

Notes:
 The percentage error can be displayed by setting one of the windows to show “Difference”.
 The Fn button gives a context sensitive menu to allow selection of the instrument to calibrate,
as well as other options such as re-sampling and damping on/off.
 The displayed target value is based on the active calibration profile but can be manually
overridden via the Fn button.
 Press the ‘Store’ button to log the data for the current point.
 When the calibration profile is set for a number samples the CalPt is replaced with a count-
down as the samples are being taken. You can abort sampling process by pressing before
completion.
 For equipment that cannot be read directly such as analogue gauges, it is possible to enter
the value manually. In this case the lower reading will be replaced with a prompt “Manual
EUT”. When you press the ‘Store’ button you will be prompted to enter the reading from the
gauge via the key pad.
 Once a point has been stored it is protected from accidentally being overwritten; if you need to
re-take the point you must select Enable Re-sampling from the Fn menu. Re-sampling is
deactivated when a new instrument is selected, or when power save operates or the FCO560
is powered down.
 The bar at the bottom of the display can be displayed as centre zero or left-hand zero – see
the global settings menu. When the EUT is split scale, such as -50 to +150Pa, or offset scale
such as 500 to 1000Pa then the bar scale ±100% points are simply ± the largest value, i.e.
±150Pa or ±1000Pa in these examples.

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DP Transmitter Calibration
If the Equipment Under Test (EUT) has an accessible communication port, the displayed reading can
be calibrated by using the communications. Alternatively, the displayed reading will have to be
manually recorded.

Typical configuration showing connections for both an analogue output and communications
from a FCO332.

ABS-P FCO560 ABS-P FCO560

USB-B USB-A Test T P Pt100 - + USB-B USB-A Test T P Pt100 - +

Test
Adapter

FCO332 Adaptor

FCO332 FCO332

- + COM - + COM

FCO301

Calibrating the FCO332 electrical output Calibrating the FCO332 display

Significant menus required for DP calibration:

Instrument

Calibration profile Calibration Profile

(1 – 20)

Reference source:
DP or Custom DP

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Leak Detector DP Calibration
For leak detectors with a front panel USB port (such as 700 series instruments), the readings from the
leak detector can be taken automatically. Alternatively, the displayed reading will have to be manually
recorded.

Typical configuration using the USB port on a FCO750 to record the leak detector reading.

ABS-P FCO560

USB-B USB-A Test T P Pt100 - +

Note: + To -
Due to leak

+ -
FCO750

USB-B

Calibrating the FCO750 DP range

When using the USB port on a leak detector, the FCO560 input source must be set to
“communications” and the protocol set to “Fbus”. The baud rate, parity and Fbus I/D must match the
settings in the leak detector.

Significant menus required for DP calibration:

Instrument

Calibration profile Calibration Profile

(1 – 20)

Reference source:
DP or Custom DP

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Flow Calibration
Typical configuration showing connections for calibrating a flow element + transmitter.

ABS-P FCO560

USB-B USB-A Test T P Pt100 - +

Test
Adapter

FCO301

FCO332

- + COM
P
Tx
T
T
Tx
Controlled
Flow + - + - Atm.
Source Ref. E.U.T

Calibrating the FCO96 Laminar Flow Element + FCO332 electrical output

Significant menus required for flow calibration:

Instrument

Calibration profile Calibration Profile

(1 – 20)
Reference source:
Laminar Flow
Element

LFE Laminar Flow

Element (1 – 20)

Pressure Sensor Pressure source

(1 – 20)

Temperature Temperature source

Sensor (1 – 20)

Standard Pressure source

Pressure (1 – 20)

Standard Temperature source

Temperature (1 – 20)

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High Pressure Calibration
Typical configurations showing connections for pressure calibration.

ABS-P FCO560
ABS-P FCO560

USB-B USB-A Test T P Pt100 - + USB-B USB-A Test T P Pt100 - +

Test
Adapter
P
Tx

Pressure
Transmitter
Reg Reg
Out In
+ P
Tx FCO750
Pressure
Source USB-B

Calibrating a Pressure Transmitter Calibrating a Leak Detector’s pressure

When using the USB port on a leak detector, the FCO560 input source must be set to
“communications” and the protocol set to “Fbus”. The baud rate, parity and Fbus I/D must match the
settings in the leak detector.

Significant menus required for Pressure calibration:

Instrument

Calibration profile Calibration Profile

(1 – 20)
Reference source:
Pressure

Pressure Sensor Pressure source

(1 – 20)

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 Measure Mode Scenarios
Measurement Mode is selected in the Global Settings menu. The parameter to be measured and
displayed is defined by the reference specified in the Instrument Definition.

The reference may be:

 Differential pressure, measured / generated by the FCO560.

 Custom scaled differential pressure, measured / generated by the FCO560.
 Higher pressure than the FCO560 range using an external 4-20mA pressure sensor.
 Flow using the FCO560 to measure with an external laminar flow element.
 Flow using the FCO560 to measure with an external Pitot Static Tube.

Notes:
 The Fn button gives a context sensitive menu to allow selection of the instrument that
determines the measurement mode, as well as other options such as damping on/off.
 The bar at the bottom of the display can be displayed as centre zero or left-hand zero – see
the global settings menu.
 When timed logging is in progress the word “Logging” is displayed. When another trigger type
is used the word “Logged” appears briefly when a trigger occurs.

DP Measurement
Typical configurations showing differential pressure measurement.

ABS-P FCO560

USB-B USB-A Test T P Pt100 - +

To Process

Differential pressure measurement

Significant menus required for flow calibration:

Instrument

Reference source:
DP or Custom DP

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Flow Measurement with LFE
Typical configuration showing connections for flow measurement using a LFE.

ABS-P FCO560

USB-B USB-A Test T P Pt100 - +

P
Tx T
Tx

Flow + - Flow
Ref.

Flow measurement

Significant menus required for flow measurement:

Instrument

Reference source:
Laminar Flow
Element

LFE Laminar Flow

Element (1 – 20)

Pressure Sensor Pressure source

(1 – 20)

Temperature Temperature source

Sensor (1 – 20)

Standard Pressure source

Pressure (1 – 20)

Standard Temperature source

Temperature (1 – 20)

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Flow Measurement with Pitot Static Tube
Typical configuration showing connections for flow measurement using a Pitot Static tube.

ABS-P FCO560

USB-B USB-A Test T P Pt100 - +

P
Tx

+
T
Tx
-

Flow measurement with Pitot Static Tube

Significant menus required for flow measurement:

Instrument

Reference source:
Pitot

Pressure Sensor Pressure source

(1 – 20)

Temperature Temperature source

Sensor (1 – 20)

Standard Pressure source

Pressure (1 – 20)

Standard Temperature source

Temperature (1 – 20)

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 Input/Output Connectors
Front Panel Connectors
Test
M1853 Cable
P1 0V Black
P2 +15V Brown Normally used with an M1839 Test Adaptor
1 P3 -Vin Violet for connection to the EUT (Equipment
2 7
8 P4 +24V Red Under Test), e.g. Pressure Transmitters.
3 P5 +Vin Blue See the ‘Test Interface Adaptors’ section
6
P6 -15V Green below.
4 5 P7 mAin Yellow
P8 0V White

Temperature (T)

1 M1852 Cable P5
P1 +24V Red
5 P2 mAin Blue +
2
P3 0V Green Temperature
3 4 P4 0V Yellow 4 to 20mA
-
P5 +15V White
P2

Pressure (P)
M1852 Cable P5
1 P1 +24V Red
P2 mAin Blue +
2 5
P3 0V Green Pressure
P4 0V Yellow 4 to 20mA
3 4 P5 +15V White -

P2

Pt100
P1 P1
P4
M1851 Cable
1 4
P1 V+ Red
P2 V- Blue
3 P3 I- Green
2 P2 P2
P4 I+ Yellow
P3 P3
4-Wire 3-Wire

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Rear Panel Connectors
Power Supply
The FCO560 is supplied with a modular 12Vdc universal
+12Vdc Centre Pin power supply with a suitable mains lead.
24VA
Ø2.1mm

Battery Charging
The 12Vdc supply is normally used to charge the internal batteries.
An optional in-car charging lead is also available (plug into cigarette lighter socket).

Input/Output
Pin Function Function Pin

1 Input/Output 1 Analogue OP+ 5

2 Input/Output 2 Analogue OP- 6

3 Input/Output 3 +5V 7

4 Input/Output 4 0V 8

 Pins 1-4 are digital input or outputs depending on their assignment in Global Settings.
 As outputs they are active high 5V logic levels with approximately 1K in series.
 As inputs they have an internal weak pull-up to +5V allowing them to be used with a
simple volt-free contact to 0V. Alternatively, a 5V logic level may be used with the active
state being low.
 The 0 to 10V analogue output. is configured in Global Settings as 0 to +FS, 0 to –FS or –FS to
+FS when 5V equates to zero signal. Full Scale is the larger value of DP Min/Max (or Display
Min/Max depending on reference type), i.e. it matches the analogue bar display. The output is
updated every 50ms (20/sec). If damping is enabled then the analogue output is damped.
 Pin 7 is connected to +5V via a 100 resistor.
 Pin 8 is 0V that may be used with volt-free contacts for inputs.

Note: the digital i/o is 5V only. Application of more than 12V may damage your instrument.

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RS232
Pin Function
1 No Connection
1 5 2 Rx Receive (input)
3 Tx Transmit (output)
6 9 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready (output)
5 Ground
6 No Connection
9-way 'D' plug
7 RTS Request To Send (output)
8 CTS Clear To Send (input)
9 +5V

The RS232 drivers employ a power-saving shutdown feature such that the output signals are only
active when a valid RS232 input signal is detected.

Note: RS232 connection to the instrument must be made using screened cable with the screen
connected to a metallic shell of the 'D' connector at the instrument end.

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 Test Interface Adaptors

Test Adaptor
Circular Screw
Plug Terminal
P4 +24V Terminal block
(M1839) P1 0V suitable for stranded
P2 +15V or solid wire of
P8 0V Ø1.5mm (16 to
P6 -15V 28AWG) maximum.
P5 +Vin
P3 -Vin
P7 mAin
-Vin and +Vin are differential inputs. –Vin should normally be connected to 0V, ideally at the EUT but
at the test adaptor is normally acceptable. mAin has a burden resistor to 0V giving a voltage loss of
less than 0.5V.

300 Series Adaptor Cables

These adaptor cables are for use in conjunction with the Test Adaptor.
Note that for voltage measurement the –Vin terminal must be connected, normally to 0V. If your
adaptor cable does not have the black wire, a link should be fitted at the test adaptor from –Vin to 0V.

4 to Isolated 4 Isolated
8-Way
20mA Voltage Output to 20mA Voltage
Screw
O/P O/P O/P
Terminal
2-Wire 3-Wire 4-Wire 4-Wire 4-Wire
+24V 1 1
0V 2 2
+15V 1 1 1
0V 3 3 3 3
-15V 2
FCO318 Adaptor +Vin 4 4 4
(M1845) -Vin 3 3 3
mAin 2 4

4 to Isolated 4 Isolated
8-Way
20mA Voltage Output to 20mA Voltage
Screw
O/P O/P O/P
Terminal
2-Wire 3-Wire 4-Wire 4-Wire 4-Wire
+24V 2 2
0V 1 1
+15V 2 2 2
0V
FCO332 Adaptor -15V 1
(M1846) +Vin 3 3 3
-Vin
mAin 1 3

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 Isolated
4 to Isolated
8-Way 4 to
20mA Voltage Output Voltage
Screw 20mA
O/P O/P
Terminal O/P
2-Wire 3-Wire 4-Wire 4-Wire 4-Wire
+24V 2 2
0V 1 1
+15V 2 2 2
0V
FCO342 (Wall Mount) Adaptor -15V 1
(M1846) +Vin 3 3 3
-Vin
mAin 1 3

Isolated
4 to Isolated
8-Way 4 to
20mA Voltage Output Voltage
Screw 20mA
O/P O/P
Terminal O/P
2-Wire 3-Wire 4-Wire 4-Wire 4-Wire
+24V 6 6
0V 5 5
+15V 6 6 6
0V 4 4 4 4
-15V 5
FCO342 (Panel Mount) Adaptor +Vin 3 3 3
(M1848) -Vin 4 4 4
mAin 5 3

4 to
8-Way
20mA Voltage Output
Screw
O/P
Terminal
2-Wire 3-Wire 4-Wire
+24V
0V
+15V 3 3 3
FCO352 Adaptor 0V 1 1
(M1849) -15V 4
+Vin 2 2
-Vin 1 1
mAin 4

8-Way 4 to 20mA
Screw O/P
Terminal 2-Wire
+24V
0V
+15V 1
FCO354 Adaptor 0V
(M1850) -15V
+Vin
-Vin
mAin 2

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 Calibration Mode Logged Data
When logged calibration data is exported is has the following format:
For each calibration, the first line contains reference information and subsequent lines contain measured values for each calibration point.

Field No. Reference Line Calibration Point Lines

1 Instrument definition number Instrument definition number
2 Record type = H Record type = P
3 Calibration Type: DP, DC, PR, VF, MF, VL, PW Calibration Point #
4 Time Reference value
5 Date Reference Units
6 Instrument Id EUT value
7 Instrument Description EUT units
8 Instrument Serial # Error value
9 Primary Reference Id error type, %Rd or %FS
10 # samples EUT signal value
11 Gas EUT signal units
12 FCO560 Id DP value
13 Blank DP units
14 Reference Pressure Id Pressure value
15 Blank Pressure units
16 Reference Temperature Id Temperature value
17 Blank Temperature units
18 Standard Pressure Id Standard Pressure value
19 Blank Standard Pressure units
20 Standard Temperature Id Standard Temperature value
21 Blank Standard Temperature units
22 Window 1 title Window 1 value
23 Blank Window 1 units
24 Window 2 title Window 2 value
25 Blank Window 2 units
26 Window 3 title Window 3 value
27 Blank Window 3 units

Example of a three point flow calibration

Field No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
----------------- 4 H VF 11:45 2014-07-26 FCO752 descr serno LFE ID 5 Argon FCO560 Pr Srce Tmp Srce Std Pr Std Tmp Aux P Aux T Peak
4 P 1 0.0 l/m 0.00 l/m 0.0 %RD 4.0 mA 0.0 Pa 150 mb 20.3 °C 1013 mb 20 °C 100 kPa 293.15 K 152.34 l/m
4 P 2 100.00 l/m 100.02 l/m 0.02 %RD 14.05 mA 40.00 Pa 150.2 mb 20.2 °C 1013 mb 20 °C 100 kPa 293.15 K 152.34 l/m
4 P 3 150.00 l/m 150.02 l/m 0.02 %RD 20.05 mA 40.00 Pa 150.2 mb 20.2 °C 1013 mb 20 °C 100 kPa 293.15 K 152.34 l/m

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 Legacy Serial Commands
The preferred method of remote controlling the FCO560 is via Fbus Communications, however these
legacy commands are provided for level of backwards compatibility with the PPC500 and FCO510
instruments. Legacy commands apply to the selected serial port.

FCO510 command summary

Command Action Response
A...P Select Pitot (A) or LFE 1..15 (B..P) Echo character<ACK>
Q Set to equalised Q<ACK> when complete
R Set to read R<ACK> when complete
? Query equalise/read state Q<ACK> or R<ACK>
S Trigger the data logger No response when equalised or data logger full.
If log to RS232 is set then
data<CR>S<ACK>.
If only log to memory is set then
S<ACK>.
T Trigger the data logger data<CR>
Z Perform autozero Z<ACK> when complete

PPC500 command summary

Command Action Response
T Read measured data CSV data<CR>
CSV data contains the dp value, the dp units, the scaled external signal, external signal units.

FCO560 implementation of FCO510 commands

Commands A..P select instrument definition 1...16. The instrument definitions can be configured to
work in a similar way to the FCO510 for these commands.

Commands Q, R, ? and Z work in the same way as the FCO510.

When the FCO560 is in Measure Mode, commands S and T work in the same way as the FCO510.
Normal (table) and CSV formats are supported. The data logger trigger must be set to ‘Serial Port’ to
use the S and T commands. The returned data is similar to the FCO510, but not identical: notably the
date format, and spelling/abbreviation of engineering units may be different. Use the Data Logger
menu to select what data to log. Note that for compatibility with the FCO510, data is only returned
when the instrument is in read mode (not equalised).

FCO560 implementation of the PPC500 command

When the FCO560 is in Calibrate Mode, the T command works in the same way as the PPC500. The
returned data is similar to the PPC500 but not identical: notably the date format, and spelling/
abbreviation of engineering units may be different.

If any of the three windows is used its contents is included after the usual PPC500 data.

In addition, commands A..P, Q, R, ?, and Z work as described above.

The returned data is not dependent on the format option in the Serial Port Settings menu – it is always
CSV format.

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 Gas Properties
When a gas other than Air is selected for use various calculations used by the FCO560 require
viscosity or density corrections. This table show the values relative to Air at 20°C.

Gas Type Rel. Viscosity Rel. Density

Air 1.000 1.000
Ammonia (NH3) 0.547 0.595
Argon (Ar) 1.224 1.380
Butane-i (C4H10) 0.408 2.064
Butane-n (C4H10) 0.403 2.073
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 0.808 1.528
Carbon monoxide (CO) 0.960 0.967
Ethane (C2H6) 0.506 1.047
Ethylene (C2H4) 0.561 0.974
G20 Test Gas 0.605 0.555
G25 Test Gas 0.656 0.612
Helium (He) 1.077 0.138
Hydrogen (H2) 0.485 0.070
Methane (CH4) 0.605 0.555
Neon (Ne) 1.711 0.696
Nitrogen (N2) 0.970 0.967
Nitrous Oxide (N2O) 0.807 1.528
Oxygen (O2) 1.117 1.106
Propane (C3H3) 0.441 1.549
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 0.691 2.253

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 Error Messages
A number of error messages can be displayed in the event of a system or hardware failure.

MESSAGE: Data Corrupt + menu type

The data for the displayed menu has been corrupted. Re-enter the data for the menu. Data corruption
may indicate severe electrical interference.

MESSAGE: Not Configured

The base configuration of the instrument is incomplete or corrupted. Contact your supplier.

MESSAGE: Not Calibrated + calibration type

A component of the instrument has not been calibrated or its calibration has been corrupted. Contact
your supplier.

MESSAGE: EEPROM Fault + EEPROM type

One of the devices responsible for storing calibration data is not functioning properly. Contact your
supplier.

MESSAGE: Dataflash Fault

The device responsible for storing logged data is not functioning properly. Contact your supplier.

MESSAGE: ADC FAULT + ADC type

This indicates a fault in the analogue to digital conversation. Contact your supplier.

MESSAGE: Ext. Input Fault + input type

An external sensor is faulty or has been unplugged. To examine instrument settings, press the Fn
button to enter the function menu. From here the instrument ID can be identified. Exit out of the
Function Menu then enter the Main Menu and navigate to Instrument Definitions. If necessary, a
different sensor or a standard value can be selected to reset the fault condition.

MESSAGE: Keyboard Fault

One or more input buttons is not working properly. Contact your supplier.

MESSAGE: RTC FAULT

The on-board real time clock is not functioning properly. Contact your supplier.

MESSAGE: Unsupported USB Device

Something was plugged into the USB-A port that the FCO560 does not support, for example a USB to
RS232 adaptor with an unsupported chip-set.

MESSAGE: Invalid: >1 Pt100

The internal Pt100 sensor is being called up for use with more than one source. Check the
temperature and standard temperature sources in the instrument definition and the aux temperature in
global settings.

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 Specification
Differential Pressure Measurement
Instrument Model 1 Model 2 Model 3
Range 200 Pa 2000 Pa 20000 Pa
Accuracy @ 20°C < 0.1% R + 0.003 Pa < 0.1% R + 0.03 Pa < 0.1% R + 0.3 Pa
(including linearity and hysteresis)
Control Stability <0.003% FS (with both ports sealed)
(if internal pump fitted)
Resolution 1:200000 (auto-range 5-digit display)
Zero: < 0.02 % fsd per °C (eliminated by Automatic zero function)
Temperature Coefficients
Span: < 0.05 % per °C

Measurement inputs
3 x current inputs: 4-20 mA (0.001mA resolution)
Ranges
1 x Voltage input: ± 20 VDC (0.1mV resolution)
4 to 20 mA input: < 0.025% + 0.002 mA
Accuracy @ 20°C
±20 VDC Input: < 0.025% + 0.2 mV
PT100 input Measurement range: 0 to 50 °C (0.01°C resolution) Accuracy <0.025% + 0.004Ω
Absolute Pressure Range: 600 to 1600 mbar absolute. (0.01 mbar resolution) Accuracy < 0.5%FS

Electrical
12 VDC ± 10% 2A (Universal mains power supply included)
Supply Voltage
2.1mm power socket
EUT: 8-pin socket ( voltage + current)
External Pressure Sensor: 5-pin socket (4-20mA)
Measurement inputs
External Temperature Sensor: 5-pin socket (4-20mA)
External PT100 Sensor: 4-pin socket (3 or 4-wire connection)
RS232: 9-pin D plug
Communication
USB: Type A connector for connection to EUT or memory stick
Interfaces
USB: Type B connector for connection to PC
Digital I/O: 4 inputs/outputs (5V logic)
Interface
Analogue output: 0 to 10VDC

General
Enclosure Aluminium enclosure with tilt feet
Display Blue backlit graphic display.
Data logger capacity Storage of approximately 35,000 single display readings.
Dimensions W 250mm x H 105mm x D 265mm (without handle)
Operating temperature +5°C to +45°C
Storage Temperature -10°C to +70°C
Battery life > 8 hours of normal use
Weight <4.5 kg
Long Term Drift (span) < 0.25% reading per year
Overload 20 times fsd without damage
Media Compatibility Clean dry air or non-corrosive gas
Without internal pump: -1 bar to + 4 bar.
Static pressure:
With internal pump: -500mbar to + 500 mbar.
Test Ports: Push-on tube fittings for 6mm o/d, 4mm i/d flexible tube.
Pneumatic Connections
Absolute sensor port: M5 female thread.
Basic unit (Without pressure generator or battery)
Automatic pressure generator
Internal Absolute pressure sensor
Options:
Internal battery pack
Soft carry case
Laminar flow elements and pitot static tubes for flow / velocity measurement.
All information in this document is provisional and is subject to change without notice.

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 Dimensions

272
115

256

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 Revision Record
Issue Date Description
2a 24/02/15 300 series adaptor cable drawings updated/corrected.
Calibration mode logged data changed to log windows 1-3 instead of aux
pressure and aux temperature.
2 26/01/15 Updated for firmware x560A02. Programmable digital i/o added.
Pitot measurement diagram corrected. Pt100 connector wiring corrected.
1 9/12/14 Major revision including: Calibration mode data logger added. FCO300 series
tools added. Export logged data to USB memory stick added. Absolute sensor
range revised to “600 to 1600 mbar”
e 08/10/2014 Added measurement-mode data logger and associated global settings
Renamed “Printer Port” to “Serial Port”. Describe battery charging.
d 26/09/14 Minor corrections
c 11/07/2014 Advanced information

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 Index
Display Minimum, 20, 22, 23, 26

A
E
Absolute Sensor, 30
Adaptor Cables, 53 Erase Data, 40
Adjust FCO3xx calibration, 41
Analogue Bar Display, 17
Analogue Output, 51 F
Analogue Output Scale, 17
Area Units, 24, 27 Fbus ID, 19
Atmospheric Pressure, 15 FCO560 ID., 15
Auto Line Feed, 34 Filter, 15
Automatic Zero Time, 17 Flash Update, 41
Aux. Pressure, 16, 36 Flow @, 24, 27
Aux. Temperature, 15, 16, 36 Flow Point, 32
Flow Type, 24, 26
Flow, Actual, 24, 27
B Flow, Standard, 24, 27
Format, 34
Battery Charging, 8, 51 Front Panel Connectors, 50
Baud Rate, 19, 33, 34
Brightness, 17
G
C Gauge Pressure, 15, 22
Gauge Sensor, 30
Calibration Due Date, 40
Calibration Points, 29
Calibration Profile, 18 I
Calibration Screen, 9
Calorific Value, 24, 27 I/D number, 33
Carry Handle, 8 Info Line, 15
Constant Value, 30, 31 Initialise Data, 40
Contrast, 17 Input @ 20mA, 30, 31
Copy Data, 40 Input @ 4mA, 30, 31
Cross Section Area, 24, 27 Input Maximum, 18
Custom Differential Pressure, 20 Input Minimum, 18
Custom Units, 21 Input Source, 18
Input Type, 30, 31
Input/Output Connector, 51
D Instrument ID., 18
Interval, 35
D.P. Generation, 40
D.P. Maximum, 20
D.P. Minimum, 19, 20 J
D.P. Point, 32
D.P. Units, 19, 20 Jet Flow, 23
Damping, 15, 42, 47
Data Logger, 35, 40 K
Datalog Interval, 35
Datalog Trigger, 35 K Factor, 26
Date, 35, 39
DC Supply, 4, 8, 51
Decimal Point Position, 20, 22, 23, 26 L
Description, 18, 29, 30, 31, 32
Description, General, 5 Laminar Flow Element, 23
Difference, 18 Language, 15
Differential Pressure, 19 LFE calibration temperature, 32
Digital I/O, 16, 17, 51 LFE calibration units, 32
Digital Outputs, 20, 21, 22, 25, 28 Lock, 38
Display Maximum, 21, 22, 23, 26 Log Data To, 35

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 Relative Density, 24, 26
M Relative Viscosity, 23
Response, 21
Main Display 1, 35
RS232 Connector, 52
Main Display 2, 16, 36
Mass Flow, 24, 26
Mass Flow Units, 24, 27 S
Measurements Screen, 9
Menu Navigation, 11 Samples, 29
Security Code, 38
Serial number, 18
O Standard Pressure, 25, 27
Standard Temperature, 25, 28
Operating Mode, 15
Overload, 4
T
P Tare, 22
Temperature (T) Connector, 50
Parity, 19, 33, 34
Temperature Sensor, 25, 27
Persistent Menus, 16
Temperature units, 31
Pitot Static Tube, 26
Test Adaptor, 53
Port, 33, 34
Test Connector, 50
Power, 24, 26
Test Gas, 23, 26
Power Connector, 51
Text Entry, 12
Power Down Time, 16
Time, 35, 39
Power Save Time, 16
Titles, 35
Power Supply, 4, 8, 51
Trigger, 35
Power Units, 24, 27
Pressure (P) Connector, 50
Pressure Pump, 7 U
Pressure sensor, 22
Pressure Sensor, 22, 25, 27 User Outputs, 20, 21, 22, 25, 28
Pressure Type, 22
Pressure Units, 22, 30
Print Data, 40 V
Protocol, 18
Pt100, 31 Velocity, 24, 26
Pt100 Connector, 50 Velocity Units, 24, 27
Push Buttons, 6 Volume Flow, 24, 26
Volume Flow Units, 24, 26

R
W
Rear Panel Connectors, 51
Reference Source, 19 Window, 15, 36

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