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Onicon F-5500
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F-5500 Insertion and Inline
Thermal Mass Flow Sensor
Installation and Operation Guide
06-17
2030-2 /107023 Rev C
FLOW
AND
ENERGY
MEASUREMENT
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Onicon F-5500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryAccessories
ModelF-5500
ManufacturerONICON
Output4-20 mA, pulse
MaterialsStainless steel
InstallationInsertion
Accessory TypeFlow Meter

Summary

Introduction: Safety Information

Safety Precautions:

General safety precautions for installation, operation, and service.

Introduction: Menu Trees

Zero CAL-CHECK® Menu

Menu tree for performing the Zero CAL-CHECK® calibration validation test.

Introduction

Theory of Operation

Explanation of how the thermal mass gas flow meter works.

Mass Flow

Advantages of measuring mass flow over volumetric flow.

DDC-Sensor™ Technology

Description of ONICON's Direct Digitally Controlled sensor technology.

Introduction: Quick Start Guide

1. Record inside diameter (ID).

Ensuring actual pipe ID matches calibration certificate.

2. Record upstream and downstream straight-pipe requirements

Checking pipe run requirements for insertion and inline meters.

4. Ensure correct probe depth setting.

Setting the correct probe depth for accurate readings.

6. Ensure power wiring and 4-20mA wiring properly connected

Verifying correct power and 4-20mA wiring connections.

7. Verify you have the proper output signal wiring setup

Confirming output signal wiring based on model type.

Installation: General

General Precautions

Precautions to observe during installation and operation.

Installation: Insertion Type

Insertion Flow Meter Lateral Placement

Instructions for positioning the insertion flow meter for consistent flow profile.

Installation Hardware

Details on the process adapter fitting design for insertion and removal.

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for inserting the flow sensor and confirming ID.

Compression Fittings

Instructions for properly tightening compression fittings.

Removing the Meter

Safe procedures for removing the meter from the pipe.

Sensor Orientation Direction of Flow

Ensuring the flow direction indicator points correctly.

Sensor Element Alignment

Ensuring sensor elements are aligned correctly in the process stream.

Installation: Inline Type

Flow Meter Placement Inline Type

Instructions for positioning the inline flow meter for consistent flow profile.

Flow Body Orientation Inline Type

Ensuring the flow indicator on the inline meter points in the direction of flow.

Wiring: General

Wiring Precautions - WARNING!

Critical safety warnings for wiring installations.

Power Wiring

Specifications and recommendations for power wiring.

Wiring: Input Power

Power Input Wiring

Details on power input requirements and recommendations.

Wiring: Signal Wiring

4-20mA Loop Power Provided by Customer

Wiring diagram for 4-20mA output with customer-supplied power source.

4-20mA Loop Power Provided by F-5500

Wiring diagram for 4-20mA output powered by the F-5500 unit.

Wiring: Pulse/Alarm Wiring

Pulse/Alarm Output Wiring: Customer Supplied Power Source

Wiring for pulse/alarm output with customer-supplied power.

Pulse/Alarm Output Wiring: Power Provided by F-5500

Wiring for pulse/alarm output powered by the F-5500 unit.

Wiring: RS485 Modbus RTU or BACnet MS/TP

RS485 Wiring

Wiring connections for Modbus or BACnet communication.

Wiring: HART

HART Wiring

General information on HART connections.

HART 4-20mA Wiring

Wiring for HART 4-20mA output with loop power from F-5500.

HART 4-20mA Output Wiring: Customer-Supplied Power Source

Wiring for HART 4-20mA output with customer-supplied power.

Operation: Programming

Analog 4-20mA Output

Setting 4mA and 20mA values and alarm fault levels.

Alarm Output

Configuring alarm outputs for High/Low Flow and Temperature.

Serial Communication

Settings for serial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, HART).

Pulse/alarm Output

Accessing and programming the pulse/alarm output.

Flow Parameters

Setting flow cutoff, pipe diameter, filter, and alarms.

High Flow Rate Alarm

Setting the high flow rate alarm limit.

Low Flow Rate Alarm

Setting the low flow rate alarm limit.

Operation: Zero CAL-CHECK®

Performing the Zero CAL-CHECK® Calibration Validation Test

Steps to perform the Zero CAL-CHECK® test.

Performing Zero CAL-CHECK® Test

Results of the Zero CAL-CHECK® test and troubleshooting guidance.

Zero CAL-CHECK® Calibration Validation Test

Procedure to confirm NIST-traceable calibration at zero flow.

Modbus Introduction

F-5500 Commands Supported by Modbus

Modbus Programming

BACnet Introduction

BACnet Protocol

BACnet Programming

HART Introduction

HART Protocol

HART Programming

Maintenance: Precautions

PRECAUTIONS

Mandatory safety precautions before performing maintenance.

Troubleshooting: General

Troubleshooting: Zero CAL-CHECK®

Troubleshooting Zero CAL-CHECK®

Reasons for Zero CAL-CHECK® test failures and troubleshooting steps.

Troubleshooting: Installation Problems

Installation Problems

Further troubleshooting for installation issues like meter response and readings.

Troubleshooting: Alarm Codes

Alarm Codes

Information to diagnose and clear alarm codes with reasons and actions.