Elster® enCore FC1

High performance flow computer

Applications
The Elster enCore FC1 is a modular oil and gas flow computer
based on future-proof hardware and software concepts

Brief information
The Honeywell Elster FC1 flow computer is designed for gas and/or liquid
measurement applications and the corresponding calculation algorithms.
Multi-stream functionality and advanced logging properties with a wide range
of security and communication features are available. enCore, which means
Honeywell Elster new Core, is the ‘base plate’ of the FC1. This backbone of
the new flow computer contains the basic functionalities. A modular software
system consisting of independent application function blocks (AFBs) turns the
FC1 into a reliable, secure and high performance flow computer.
By using cryptographic mechanisms, it can be securely updated and upgraded
even in a fiscal way. Since this scalable software system is also modular in terms
of hardware, the widest range of applications is possible. Two different housing
F eat u r es & B enefits
sizes can effectively accommodate the required number of I/O boards, so no
space is wasted. In combination with input boards with integrated Ex-barriers,
Main Features
small stations will also be able to be equipped with a high-end flow computer.
•M
 odular hardware architecture
(one interface board per stream)
The widest range of calculation algorithms pursuant to AGA, ISO and API are •P
 artial software upgrade/update
implemented to fulfill all requested flow conversion requirements. The user- via USB or TCP/IP
definable logging feature can use any desired amount of flash memory, thus •E
 nhanced data logging functionality
causing no more restrictions in logging depth. Multiple-user functionality and •C
 alculations according to
complex audit trails simplify the security management and enable service staff AGA/ISO/API/GPA
to retrieve the history of the unit whenever it is required. •E
 thernet:
HTTP/MMS/Modbus/NTP protocols

The PC software is available in two different configuration modes which combine •U

 SB front panel interface
ease of use with the full flexibility of this highly complex flow computer. The •C
 onfigurable layout of
user-defined displays
‘Normal mode’ is intended for standard applications and is optimized for fast
•M
 ultiple language system
configuration. The ‘Expert mode’ allows all technical possibilities to be exploited.
(selectable online)
To allow connection to a wide range of electronic measurement devices such as
•O
 ptionally integrated
analyzers, ultrasonic meters and transmitters the enCore FC1 features predefi- intrinsically Ex-barriers
ned device drivers. For the most common devices, predefined communications •L
 ow power consumption
procedures are available. • Liquid measurement
• PID control
•T
 urbine Lubrication
•S
 oft PLC
• Printer support
Hardware
The board configuration of the enCore FC1is modu- 4 transmitters(multi-variable and burst mode
lar. The housing can be supplied either in ⅓ design possible)
width of 19”, or in ½ design width of 19”. The main The ExMFE5 allows very compact wiring to
difference between the two is the possible number of be achieved in the measuring system. All the sensor
inputs can be connected directly without intermedi-
input, output and communications boards (⅓ design
ate wiring. No isolating amplifiers or supply voltage
width = 4 board slots; ½ design width = 7 board slots).
must be connected to the inputs.
MFA8 output board
CPU board
This output board provides 8 multi-functional
The CPU contains the following connections:
outputs.
- LAN network connector
- LF or status digital output (normally closed)
- Serial channel
- LF or status digital output (Normally Open)
- Serial channel
- LF or status digital output (Normally Open)
- Power supply 24V
- LF or status digital output (Normally Open)
- 0/4 – 20 mA analogue output
MFE7 input board
- 0/4 – 20 mA analogue output
The MFE7 provides a total of - 0/4 – 20 mA analogue output
7 multi-functional inputs: - 0/4 – 20 mA analogue output
- 4-channel PT100 input for connecting an
analogue temperature sensor ESER4 serial communications board
- 4–20 mA analogue input or HART input with The ESER4 provides 3 serial channels and 1 Ethernet
up to 4 transmitters (multi-variable and burst port. All 3 serial channels can be confi gured flexibly
mode possible) for a wide range of protocols. Baud rates of up
- Digital input for HF, LF, encoders or status to 38 kBaud can be supported.
- Digital input for HF, LF or status
- Digital input for HF, LF or status AFBs (Application Function Blocks)
- RS485 serial channel The list of available AFBs is continuously growing.
Before using the MFE7 input board, it must be The following provides a current snapshot:
Gas Flow Conversion and Gas Quality
The combination of the Flow Conversion and Gas
Quality AFBs forms a complete volume conversion
system for one stream. The usual conversion variants
to AGA 8, SGERG-88, AGA NX-19, etc. are imple-
mented. The conversion factor C is formed
from the gas composition, measuring pressure and
measuring temperature. Together with the calcula-
tion according to ISO 6976 or GPA 2172, the
calorific value, density, Wobbe index and other
intermediate values can be calculated. The theoreti-
ensured that the required Ex-barriers are fitted in cal VOS calculation to AGA 10 can also be carried
the control cabinet. They are not needed when using out. In the Flow Conversion AFB, the values from
Ex-d sensors instead. In addition, the MFE7 can en- the Gas Quality AFB and the flow rate of the meter
sure the voltage supply to both current inputs and are used to generate the various meter values such
thus reduce the amount of wiring required. The as operating volume, standard volume, energy and
HF inputs can be configured to work with pulse in- mass. Using the meter correction curve, the known
tegrity checking according to ISO 6551 Level A. inaccuracies of the meter can then be compensated
for in the flow computer.
ExMFE5 input board
The ExMFE5 provides a total of 5 multifunctional
Post Processing
inputs and an integrated ATEXcompliant isolating
All internal measurements, meter readings and
amplifier:
events can be processed in this AFB. This makes it
- Digital input for HF, LF, encoders or status
possible, for example, to complete simple combina-
- Digital input for HF, LF or status
tion tasks using AND or OR. Measurements and
- Digital input for HF, LF or status
meter readings can be processed by a wide-ranging
- 4-channel PT100 input for connecting an analogue
function library using various standard methods.
temperature sensor
Currently, this AFB provides the following variants:
- 4 – 20mA analogue input or HART inputwith up to
arithmetic mean, weighted mean, min.-max. value
formation, timebased instantaneous values (e.g. Modbus
hourly meter readings) and consumption values The Modbus AFB can be used to forward all the
(consumption over the last hours). available values from the enCore FC1 to connect-
ed systems. At the same time, values can be read
Archives
into the FC1 and it is possible then to use these
Up to 900 values can be recorded at a time in
values for calculations, archive them or simply
this AFB. The cycle is user-configurable and the
display them. The special feature which should
composition of the values is also variable. The
be mentioned is that in the known operating
archived data can be read using enSuite and
modes to RTU, ASCII and TCP, this AFB is not only
Modbus.
able to act as a slave/server but also as a master/
client. In master/client mode, connections can be
Station
made to up to 10 communications partners and
The Station AFB can take on higher level tasks.
their data retrieved or recorded. This means that
For example, it can create station totals for the
any enCore FC1 can also be used as a fully
main meter indexes for multistream applications.
flexible Modbus gateway.
The accuracy of a permanent series configuration
of two meters can also be checked continuously
Liquid Flow Conversion / Liquid Quality
or after manual activation. In a velocity of sound
The combination of Liquid Flow Conversion and
comparison (VOS), a permanent verification
Liquid Quality forms the application for liquid
routine to compare the measured VOS of the ul-
conversion. The liquid tables and standards for
trasonic meter and the theoretical VOS calculated
crude oil, water, lighter hydrocarbon liquids, LPG,
pursuant to AGA 10 in the Gas Quality AFB runs in
refined products and librication oils are available.
the background.

CPU3 MFE7 ExMFE5 MFA8 SER4

enCore FC1 board input input outpu board comm.
board board board
SAP Operating streams Intrinsically FC FC- FC FCO- FC
code mode safe inputs 8100001 MFE7 EXMFE5 MFA8 ESER4
Turbine 1 x 1 - 1 1 -
Turbine 2 x 1 - 2 1 -
Turbine 3 x 1 - 3 1 -
Turbine 4 x 1 - 4 1 -
Ultrasonic 1 x 1 - 1 1 - enCore FC1 basic
Ultrasonic 2 x 1 - 2 1 1 operating modes
Ultrasonic 3 x 1 - 3 1 1 The following table
Ultrasonic 4 x 1 - 4 1 1 shows the different
Orifice 1 x 1 - 2 1 - basic operating modes
Orifice 2 x 1 - 4 1 - of the enCore FC1 with
FC1 the corresponding
Turbine 1 1 1 - 1 -
standard board confi-
Turbine 2 1 2 - 1 -
guration. Other boards
Turbine 3 1 3 - 1 -
can be added option-
Turbine 4 1 4 - 1 -
ally during the order
Ultrasonic 1 1 1 - 1 -
process. In addition,
Ultrasonic 2 1 2 - 1 -
the device can also be
Ultrasonic 3 1 3 - 1 - ordered without a basic
Ultrasonic 4 1 4 - 1 - operating mode to
Orifice 1 1 - 2 1 - allow for the creation of
Orifice 2 1 - 4 1 - mixed setups.
 enCore FC1 Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Compressibility: SGERG, AGA-NX19, AGA Report No. 8 (full gas composition), constant
k-factor, heating value & relative density: ISO 6976 (mass or volume based). Gas quality
Calculations: gas
values: ISO 6976, GPA 2172, AGA Report No 10 VOS comparison Orifice calculations:
AGA 3, ISO 5167
GPA-TP27 table 59E/60E, API 12.2.5.3 table 54, API 11.2.1, API 11.2.2
,Table 53A/54A, Table 53B/54B and Table 53D/54D as listed in “API MPMS 11.1
Temperature and Pressure Volume Correction Factors for Generalized Crude Oils, Refined
Products and Lubricating Oils (2004)”
Calculations: liquids
Table 53A/54A, Table 53B/54B and Table 53D/54D as listed in “API MPMS 11.1 VOL X
Volume Correction Factors (1980)”
Table 53/54 as listed in ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurement Tables, (ASTM D 1250; IP
200) First Edition 1952
Densitometer
Solartron/Micro Motion
algorithms
Measurement archives API21.1; fully flexible data logging structure with a large database
Data logging
size
1 USB interface on the front panel for parameterization and servicing purposes 1TCP/IP
Data communication
interface on the CPU board. Up to 16 serial interfaces (depending on board configuration)
Printer Network and serial printer support
Ethernet
NTP, Modbus TCP, MMS (Manufacturing Message Specification to ISO 9506), HTTP
communication
Serial communication Modbus (ASCII, RTU), Uniform, Encoder, Printer
- Ethernet connector (LAN)
CPU3 board - 2 x serial connector (RS232, RS485, RS422)
- 24 V power input
Input boards
- 3 pulse or signal inputs (NAMUR), [EEx ib] IIC, one of which alternatively suitable for
an ENCODER index
EXMFE5 - Process input for sensors with 4 – 20 mA interface [EEx ib] IIC, alternatively suitable
For more information
for connection of up to 4 transmitters with HART interface (multi-drop)
To learn more about Honeywell - Pt-100 t emperature sensor incorporating 4-wire technology, [EEx ib] IIC
Elster’s Gas Solutions, visit - 3 pulse or signal inputs (NAMUR), one of which alternatively for an ENCODER index
www.honeywellprocess.com or contact or alternatively for frequency (densitometer)
- Pulse integrity check acc. to ISO 6551 Level A
your Honeywell account manager. MFE7 - Serial RS485 interface. This interface is intended to connect an ultrasonic meter
- 2 process inputs for sensors with 4 – 20 mA interface, alternatively suitable for con-
nection of up to 4 transmitters with HART interface (multi-drop or burst mode)
Honeywell Process Solutions - Pt-100 temperature sensor incorporating 4-wire technology
Germany Output boards
Elster GmbH - 1 PhotoMos output (NC, max. 28.8 V, 120 mA) for alarm/message signalling
- 3 PhotoMos outputs (NO, max. 28.8 V DC, 120 mA) for alarm/message or pulse
Steinern Str. 19-21 MFA8
output of up to 20 Hz
55252 Mainz-Kastel - 4 0/4 - 20 mA analogue outputs for measurement readings
T +49 6134 605 0 Communication boards
F +49 6134 605 223 - 1 Ethernet connector (LAN)
ESER4
www.elster-instromet.com - 3 serial channels (RS232, RS485, RS422), baud rate up to 38.4 kB
4.3 inch full-colour wide screen display with 480 x 272 pixels with LED backlight. Opera-
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Display tion: touch screen display;
Belgium 5 navigation keys and 2 special function keys; calibration switch
Elster NV/SA 24 V DC +/-20%, power consumption up to 12 W (typ. 5 W). Option-
Power supply
ally: 230 V via external power supply
Rijkmakerlaan 9
2910 Essen Temperature
-20 °C to +50 °C
range
T +32 3 670 0700
Plug-in unit in 19” design, 3 height units (3U), ⅓ or ½ width. Overall depth without plugs
F +32 3 667 6940 Dimensions /
approx. 170 mm, with plugs approx. 220 mm. The ½ width version can take up to seven
www.elster-instromet.com mounting
boards, the ⅓ width version up to four boards.
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MID European available Designed to comply with:PTB approval API chapter 21, OIML
USA Approvals
R117, NMI metrology requirement
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