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Clearing malfunctions

FLOWSIC500 · Operating Instructions · 8025733/1GMJ/V4-2/2022-07 · © SICK Engineering GmbH 101

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FLOWSIC500

6 Clearing malfunctions

Contacting Customer Service

Status messages

Additional messages in the Event logbook

Starting a diagnostic session

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Table of Contents4
Important Information9
Main Hazards10
About this Document10
Intended Use11
Purpose of the Device11
Product Identification11
Operation in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres12
Combustible Gas12
Restrictions of Use12
Cleaning13
Responsibility of User13
Additional Documentation/Information14
Information on Cybersecruity Threats15
Product Description17
Measuring Principle18
Gas Flow Meter18
Volume Conversion (Optional)18
System Components19
Adapter19
Gas Flow Meter20
Meter Sizes20
Flowgate TM Operating Software21
Overview21
System Requirements22
Access Rights22
Interfaces23
Pulse and Status Outputs23
Encoder Totalizer23
Serial Data Interface23
Optical Data Interface24
Totalizers24
Device Status and Totalizers Used24
Reverse Flow24
Data Processing in25
Logbooks25
Archives26
Device Option26
Volume Conversion26
Load Recording Device with Maximum Load Display29
Extension Measurement Capability up to 30% Hydrogen30
Gas Quality Indicator (GQI)30
Parameter Protection31
Parameter Locking Switch31
Metrology Logbook31
Gas Composition Logbook33
Sealing34
Powerin Technology TM36
Installation37
Hazards During Installation38
General Information38
Delivery38
Transport39
Mechanical Installation39
Preparations39
Choosing Flanges, Gaskets and Other Components40
Fitting in the Pipeline43
Electrical Installation46
Requirements for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres46
Criteria for Electrical Connection48
Opening and Closing the Electronics Cover48
Rotating the Control Unit49
Electrical Connections50
Pin Assignment of Plug-In Connectors51
DO Configuration Switch (Open Collector - Namur)54
Cable Specifications55
Operation with External Power Supply56
Battery Operation57
Installing the External Pressure and Temperature Sensors59
Fitting the Plug-In Connector Cover59
Installing the Pressure Sensor61
Installing the Temperature Sensor65
Fitting a Display Protector (Option)65
Commissioning67
General Information68
Commissioning on the Display68
Commissioning Sequence68
Setting the Date and Time69
Configuring Volume Conversion (Device Option)69
Checking the Device Status70
Commissioning with the Flowgate TM Operating Software71
Connect to the Device71
Field Setup Wizard72
Activate and Configure the Daylight Saving Time76
Configure the Power Management77
Function Check after Commissioning78
Operation79
Control Unit80
Operating Using the Display80
Display in the Symbol Bar81
Battery Fill Level Display81
Main Screen (Without Device Option Volume Conversion)82
Main Display (with Device Option Volume Conversion)84
Configuration of Main Display88
FLOWSIC500 Menu88
Changing the User Level97
Setting the Language97
Changing the Device Mode97
Changing Parameters98
Resetting the Error Volume98
Resetting the Event Summary98
Confirming Battery Replacement99
Checking the External Power Supply99
Testing the Display99
Searching Archive Entries99
Clearing Malfunctions101
Contacting Customer Service102
Status Messages102
Additional Messages in the Event Logbook104
Starting a Diagnostic Session105
Maintenance and Meter Exchange107
Information on Handling Lithium Batteries108
Information on Storage and Transport109
Disposal Information109
Maintenance When Using External Power Supply110
Service Life of Backup Battery110
Changing the Backup Battery110
Maintenance When Using Battery Power Supply111
Service Life of Battery Packs111
Changing the Battery Packs111
Meter Exchange113
Prerequisites for Meter Exchange113
Hazards During Meter Exchange113
Sequence of Meter Exchange113
Required Tools and Auxiliary Material114
Overview115
Backup of User-Specific Configuration of Installed Gas Flow Meter116
Disconnecting Electrical Connections117
Removing the Installed Gas Flow Meter118
Installing the Replacement Gas Flow Meter122
Perform a Leak Tightness Check124
Loading the Parameter Backup127
Checking the Function of the New Gas Flow Meter131
Securing Metrologically131
Function Check of a Pressure or Temperature Sensor132
Exchanging an External Pressure or Temperature Sensor132
Exchanging the Pressure Sensor132
Exchanging the Temperature Sensor133
Accessories and Spare Parts135
Accessories136
Gas Flow Meter Accessories136
Volume Conversion (Device Option) Accessories137
Transport Accessories137
Spare Parts138
Gas Flow Meter Spare Parts138
Volume Conversion (Device Option) Spare Parts138
Annex139
Conformities and Technical Data140
CE Certificate140
Standards Compatibility140
Technical Data141
Flow Rates143
Overload Protection143
Application Ranges144
Pressure Loss144
Methane Concentration145
In Natural Gas145
Carbon Dioxide Concentration (CO 2 ) in Natural Gas146
Speed of Sound147
Volume Conversion: Input Variables and Limit Values of the Algorithms148
Sgerg88148
AGA 8 Gross Method 1 und 2148
AGA NX-19 und NX-19 Mod148
AGA NX-19 Mod. GOST148
GERG91 Mod148
AGA8-92DC (AGA-8 Detail)149
Type Code150
Type Plates152
Metrology and Electronics Type Plates152
Type Plate, Pressure Equipment Directive154
Dimensional Drawings155
Internal Terminal Assignment156
Installation Examples157
With CSA160
With Atex/Iecex167

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