ABB Flow-X/C - User Manual

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ABB MEASUREMENT & ANALYTICS | INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Spirit
IT
Flow-X
High accuracy flow computers
Mechanical installation,
electrical installation and
connection diagrams
Measurement made easy
Introduction
Welcome to the exciting world of Spirit
IT
Flow-X!
This manual is the installation manual for all Spirit
IT
Flow-X models.
There are three reference manuals:
• Volume I – This Installation manual, with the
installation instructions.
• Volume II – The Operation and Configuration
manual. This manual consists of a general part
and one of the following application-specific
parts:
– IIA - Operation and configuration
– IIB - Gas Metric application
– IIC - Liquid Metric application
– IID - Gas US customary units application
– IIE - Liquid US customary units application
• Volume III - The manuals for solutions that
exceed our standard applications. This volume
consists of 1 part:
– IIIB - Function referencere
For more information
All publications of Spirit
IT
Flow-X are available for
free download from:
Search for:
Spirit
IT
Flow-X instruction manual IM/FlowX-EN
Spirit
IT
Flow-X configuration manual CM/FlowX-EN
Spirit
IT
Flow-X
gas metric application manual
CM/FlowX/GM-EN
Spirit
IT
Flow-X
liquid metric application manual
CM/FlowX/LM-EN
Spirit
IT
Flow-X
gas USC application manual
CM/FlowX/GU-EN
Spirit
IT
Flow-X
liquid USC application manual
CM/FlowX/LU-EN
Spirit
IT
Flow-X
function reference manual
CM/FlowX/RF-EN
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Flow-X/P with
Flow-X/M module

ABB Flow-X/C Specifications

General

Brand	ABB
Model	Flow-X/C
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Manual Introduction

Regulatory Compliance

EU Directives

Lists relevant European Union directives applicable to the Spirit™ Flow-X.

UL CSA

Specifies the UL and CSA standards that the Spirit™ Flow-X complies with.

IEC Standards

Lists the International Electrotechnical Commission standards the Spirit™ Flow-X adheres to.

Spirit Flow-X Products

Flow Modules

Describes the core Spirit™ Flow-X module and its basic capabilities.

Enclosures

Introduces the different enclosure types available for mounting Spirit™ Flow-X modules.

Flow-XP Enclosure

Details the panel-mounted Flow-X/P enclosure for up to four modules.

Flow-XC Enclosure

Flow-XR Enclosure

Details the rack-mount Flow-X/R enclosure for up to eight modules.

Flow-XS Enclosure

Describes the single-module, DIN rail enclosure for Flow-X/S.

Flow-XK Enclosure

Details the single-module, DIN rail enclosure for Flow-X/K.

Multi-Module Mode

Explains how multiple modules can work together over Ethernet for advanced functionality.

Security Features

Covers security aspects like tamper switches and seals for the flow computer.

Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions

Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety guidelines for installation, operation, and handling of the flow computer.

Getting Started

Location Considerations

Discusses suitable operating environments and safety areas for the Spirit™ Flow-X.

Capabilities Overview

Lists international standard calculations supported by the Spirit™ Flow-X for various applications.

Module Configuration

Explains the need for modules per stream and the role of the station module in Flow-X/P.

Redundancy Options

Describes how to achieve increased availability through redundant solutions.

Mechanical Installation

Electrical Installation

Operator Panels

Software

Setup Requirements

Lists the system requirements for installing and using Spirit™ Flow-Xpress software.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Covers general hardware and other specifications like temperature, processor, and EMC.

Flow-XM IO Specifications

Details the input/output capabilities of the Flow-X/M module, including analog and digital signals.

Communication Specifications

Metering Functions

Describes various metering functions like retroactive factors, batch control, and prover support.

Power Consumption

Product Weight

Lists the weights of individual components and combined products in kg and lbs.

IO Diagnostics and Calibration

IO Diagnostics Access

How to access diagnostic displays for digital and analog I/O.

IO Calibration Overview

General information on calibrating analog inputs, PT100 inputs, and analog outputs.

Analog Input Calibration Procedure

PT100 Input Calibration Procedure

Step-by-step guide for calibrating PT100 inputs using a decade box.

Analog Output Calibration Procedure

Step-by-step guide for calibrating analog output signals using a mA meter.