Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
D301782X012
March 2019
iv Contents
2.12 Installing the Optional Solar Panel ........................................................................................................ 34
2.12.1 Attaching Mounting Hardware to the Solar Panel .................................................................... 34
2.12.2 Mounting the Solar Panel (Integral Mount) .............................................................................. 36
2.12.3 Mounting the Solar Panel (Remote Mount) .............................................................................. 38
2.12.4 Connecting Solar Power .......................................................................................................... 39
2.12.5 Adjusting the Optional Solar Panel Tilt Angle ........................................................................... 40
2.13 Connecting Communication Ports ........................................................................................................ 41
2.13.1 Connecting to COM1 ............................................................................................................... 41
2.13.2 Connecting to COM2 and COM3 ............................................................................................. 44
2.13.3 Ethernet Port ........................................................................................................................... 48
Section 3: I/O Configuration and Wiring 51
3.1 Analog Inputs ....................................................................................................................................... 55
3.1.1 AI Wiring ................................................................................................................................... 55
3.2 Analog Outputs .................................................................................................................................... 59
3.2.1 AO Wiring ................................................................................................................................. 59
3.3 Digital Inputs ........................................................................................................................................ 61
3.3.1 DI Wiring................................................................................................................................... 62
3.4 Digital Outputs ..................................................................................................................................... 64
3.4.1 DO Wiring ................................................................................................................................. 65
3.5 Pulse Inputs .......................................................................................................................................... 67
3.5.1 PI Wiring ................................................................................................................................... 67
3.6 Connecting the RTD ............................................................................................................................. 69
3.7 Connecting a Rosemount 4088B Transmitter for Use in a Second Meter Run ........................................ 72
Section 4: Operation 75
4.1 Powering Up/Powering Down the Device ............................................................................................. 75
4.2 Establishing Communications .............................................................................................................. 75
4.2.1 Communicating with the SCADA Host ...................................................................................... 75
4.2.2 Communicating with a Laptop Using One of the Serial Ports ...................................................... 76
4.2.3 Communicating with a Laptop Using Ethernet .......................................................................... 76
4.2.4 Communicating with a Laptop Wirelessly with FBxWifi .............................................................. 77
4.3 Communicating using the HMI Module ................................................................................................ 78
Section 5: Service and Troubleshooting 81
5.1. Returning the Unit for Repairs .............................................................................................................. 82
5.2. Interpreting the Status LEDs ................................................................................................................. 83
5.3. Switch and Buttons .............................................................................................................................. 85
5.4. Removing/Replacing the HMI Module .................................................................................................. 85
5.5. Replacing the Main Battery Pack ........................................................................................................... 86
5.6. Removing/Replacing the SRAM Battery ................................................................................................ 88
5.7. Upgrading System Firmware ................................................................................................................ 90
Appendix A: Special Instructions for Class I Division 2 Locations 91
Appendix B: Special Instructions for Class I Division 1 Locations 95