FB2100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
D301783X012
November 2023
iv Contents
Connecting DC Power ......................................................................................... 37
Connecting Battery Power ................................................................................. 38
2.10.2.1 Installing the Main Battery Pack .......................................................... 39
2.10.2.2 Securing the Battery with a Strap ........................................................ 43
2.10.2.3 Securing the Battery to the Pad ........................................................... 45
Connecting Solar Power ..................................................................................... 47
2.10.3.1 Wiring the 30W Solar Panel .................................................................. 47
2.11. Installing the Optional 30W Solar Panel ......................................................................... 53
2.12. Adjusting the Optional Solar Panel ................................................................................. 55
2.13. Connecting Communication Ports .................................................................................. 57
Connecting to COM1 ........................................................................................... 58
Connecting to COM2 and COM3 ........................................................................ 60
2.14. Security Intrusion Switch .................................................................................................. 62
Chapter 3: I/O Configuration and Wiring 65
3.1 Analog Inputs ..................................................................................................................... 67
3.1.1 AI Wiring ................................................................................................................. 67
3.2 Analog Outputs .................................................................................................................. 68
3.2.1 AO Wiring ............................................................................................................... 69
3.3 Digital Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 69
3.3.1 DI Wiring ................................................................................................................. 70
3.4 Digital Outputs ................................................................................................................... 70
3.4.1 DO Wiring ............................................................................................................... 72
3.5 Pulse Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 73
3.5.1 PI Wiring ................................................................................................................. 73
3.6 Connecting the RTD/PRT ................................................................................................... 74
3.7 Wiring a Digital Output to the Optional Relay ................................................................ 76
3.8 Radio Wiring ....................................................................................................................... 77
Chapter 4: Operation 79
4.1 Powering Up/Powering Down the Device ....................................................................... 79
4.2 Establishing Communications .......................................................................................... 79
4.2.1 Communicating with the SCADA Host ................................................................ 80
4.2.2 Communicating with a Laptop Using One of the Serial Ports .......................... 80
4.2.3 Communicating with a Laptop Wirelessly with FBxWifi .................................... 81
4.3 Communicating Using the HMI Module .......................................................................... 82
Chapter 5: Service and Troubleshooting 85
5.1 Returning the Unit for Repairs ......................................................................................... 86
5.2 Interpreting the Status LEDs ............................................................................................ 87
5.3 Switch and Buttons ............................................................................................................ 89
5.4 Removing/Replacing the HMI Module ............................................................................ 90
5.5 Replacing the Main Battery Pack ...................................................................................... 91
5.6 Removing/Replacing the SRAM Battery ........................................................................ 101