EFLOW EF-Series - 2.6 CONFIGURATION

Using the EF-Series Unit
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2.6 CONFIGURATION
IMPORTANT NOTE: For configuration purposes, the eFlow EF-Series flow computer
is equivalent to the FloBoss 503 Flow Manager. References in the ROCLINK software
or ROCLINK manual to the FloBoss 500-Series or FB503 generally apply to the EF-
Series unit, with the exclusion of I/O Card points, PID Control, and FSTs.
The EF-Series Flow Computer has a number of software settings, called parameters, that must be
configured before it is calibrated and placed into operation. Configuration must be performed using
the ROCLINK configuration software, which runs on an IBM-compatible personal computer. The
personal computer is normally connected to the LOI port of the flow computer to transfer
configuration data into the EF-Series unit, although much of the configuration can be done off-line
and later loaded into the unit.
The configuration data can be loaded into the flow computer while it is either in the office or in the
field. Although configuration changes can be made remotely via the host port, it is not recommended
except for minor changes, due to the possibility of data being corrupted during transmission.
Default values for all parameters exist in the firmware of the flow computer. If the default is
acceptable for your application, it can be left as it is. At a minimum, the following items should be
checked and configured as needed:
♦ Meter Setup and Gas Quality – use Quick Setup in the ROCLINK File menu
♦ Clock – can use Quick Setup
♦ History points (check Averaging Technique on History Points 2, 3, 4, and 6; see Section 2.3.2)
♦ AI points 1 to 3 for Sensor and RTD (High/Low Reading EU, scanning enabled, alarm setup,
and such.)
♦ Comm Ports (especially Comm1 – use Comm Ports item in ROC menu)
♦ Power Control (see Section 2.3.4 for defaults, etc.)
♦ Security (see Section 2.3.3)
♦ RBX (if alarm call-in is needed; see Section 2.3.5)
♦ LCD User List (for local display of additional values)