Fluidwell F010 Intrinsically Safe Flow Rate Indicator

Description of Fluidwell F010 Intrinsically Safe Flow Rate Indicator

The F010 is a local indicator to display the actual flow rate. The measuring and time units to be displayed are simply selected through an alphanumerical configuration menu. No adhesive labels have to be put on the outside of the enclosure: a weatherproof and user-friendly solution! The configuration of K-factors or Span and the number of decimals is done through software functions, without any sensitive dip-switches or trimmers. A wide selection of options further enhances this model’s capabilities, including Intrinsic Safety for hazardous area applications.

Display

The display has very large 26mm (1”) digits which can be set to show the flow rate and the measuring and time units. As the F010 has been designed for field-mounted applications, a smart display update function has been incorporated. Related to the lower temperatures, the update frequency of the LCD is tuned automatically to achieve a readable display even at -40°C / -40°F.

Configuration

All configuration settings are accessed via a simple operator menu which can be password protected. Each setting is clearly indicated with an alphanumerical description, which avoids confusing abbreviations and baffling codes. Once familiar with one F-series product, you will be able to program all models in the series without a manual. All settings are safely stored in EEPROM memory in the event of sudden power failure.

Hazardous area

For hazardous area applications, this model is ATEX, IECEx, and CSA certified as Intrinsically Safe for gas and dust applications, with an allowed ambient temperature of -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F). A flameproof Ex d enclosure with ATEX/IECEx certification is also available.

Backlight

For those applications where readability during day and night is an issue, a white backlight is available. The intensity can be adjusted from the keyboard. The display is a transflective type, which means that a high contrast reading is guaranteed in full sunlight as well as during the night. This backlight option is also available in Intrinsically Safe.

Power requirements

Several power supply options are available to power the F010 and sensor. Most popular is our battery-powered version with a long life lithium battery which will last up to five years. For analog sensors, a 4 – 20mA loop-powered version is available as well. A real sensor supply is offered with the 24V AC/DC or 115 – 230V AC power requirement options.

Advantages of Fluidwell F010 Intrinsically Safe Flow Rate Indicator

Robust aluminum or stainless steel 316L field enclosure (IP67/NEMA Type4X). It is so rugged, that a truck can even stand on it!
Intrinsically Safe available – ATEX, IECEx, and CSA approval for gas and dust applications.
Programming can be done by your own crew, with the sensible menu-driven structure, saving cost and irritation. Know one, know them all!
Very diverse mounting possibilities: walls, pipes, panels, or directly onto outdoor sensors!

Features of Fluidwell F010 Intrinsically Safe Flow Rate Indicator

Displays instantaneous flow rate and measuring unit.
Very large 26mm (1”) digits.
Piegraph indication: ten segments.
Easy configuration with alphanumerical display and descriptions.
LED backlight option.
Selectable on-screen engineering units for volumetric or mass.
Ability to process all types of signals: Sine wave (coil), NAMUR, NPN/PNP pulse, Reed-switch, Active pulse signals, (0)4-20mA, 0-10V DC.
Power requirements: Input loop powered, battery powered or 8 – 30V DC, 24V AC/DC, and 115 – 230V AC.
Sensor supply: 3.2 / 8.2 / 12 / 24V DC.
Explosion/flame proof available, according to ATEX/IECEx.

Application of Fluidwell F010 Intrinsically Safe Flow Rate Indicator

The F-Series is your first and safest choice for field mount indicators in safe and hazardous area applications. Especially in harsh weather conditions like rain, snow, salty atmospheres, and temperatures between -40°C up to +80°C (-40°F up to 176°F). Flow measurement where a local flow rate indication is required without re-transmission or totalizer functionality. Alternative advanced models: F012 – F013 – F014 – F016 or even more advanced F110 and higher or the D-Series DIN panel mount flow rate indicators.

Specification of Fluidwell F010 Intrinsically Safe Flow Rate Indicator

Signal Inputs

Flowmeter Inputs

Pulse type inputs: Reed-switch, NAMUR, NPN/PNP pulse, Sine wave (coil), active pulse signal.
(0)4 – 20mA.
0 – 10V DC.

Signal Outputs

Pulse outputs

None.

Alarm outputs

None.

Analog outputs

None.

Supply

Power Supply

Long life Lithium battery.
4 – 20mA, input Loop-powered.
8 – 24V AC/DC.
115 – 230V AC.
Basic: 8 – 30V DC.

Sensor Supply

3.2, 8.2, 12, 24V DC.

Hazardous Area

Intrinsically Safe

ATEX:
Gas: II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Dust: II 1 D Ex ia IIIC T200 100 °C Da
IECEx:
Gas: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Dust: Ex ia IIIC T200 100 °C Da
CSA:
I.S. Class I/II/III, Div 1, Grp A…G, T4
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Ga
Note: Extended aluminum enclosures are not available with CSA/FM approval.