Emerson FB1100 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
D301752X012
March 2019
Contents iii
Contents
Section 1: Introduction 1
1.1 Safety Labels .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................................................................. 4
1.3.1 Memory ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Explosion-proof Enclosure ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.4.1 Physical Security ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 I/O .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Power Options........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.7 Communications .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.8 Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Module ................................................................................................ 7
1.9 FBxWifi™ Communications .................................................................................................................... 8
1.10 Software Tools ....................................................................................................................................... 9
1.11 Autonomous Measurement Mode .......................................................................................................... 9
1.12 RoHS2 Compliance ................................................................................................................................. 9
Section 2: Installation 11
2.1 Hazardous Locations ............................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Required Tools ..................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Site Considerations .............................................................................................................................. 13
2.5 General Wiring Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 14
2.6 Front or Rear End Caps ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.6.1 Removing/Replacing Retaining Clamp on End Caps ................................................................... 15
2.6.2 Removing the Front or Rear End Caps ........................................................................................ 16
2.6.3 Replacing the Front or Rear End Caps ........................................................................................ 17
2.7 Mounting the Enclosure ....................................................................................................................... 17
2.7.1 Bolting Considerations .............................................................................................................. 17
2.7.2 O-rings with Flange Adapters .................................................................................................... 19
2.7.3 Direct Mount ............................................................................................................................ 20
2.7.4 Indirect Mount .......................................................................................................................... 22
2.7.5 Rotating the Housing ................................................................................................................ 23
2.8 Grounding the Device .......................................................................................................................... 24
2.9 Terminal Plate ...................................................................................................................................... 25
2.10 Power Modes ....................................................................................................................................... 26
2.10.1 Low Power Mode ..................................................................................................................... 26
2.10.2 Standard Power Mode ............................................................................................................. 27
2.10.3 Notes on Battery Life ............................................................................................................... 28
2.11 Connecting Power ................................................................................................................................ 28
2.11.1 Connecting DC Power ............................................................................................................. 29
2.11.2 Connecting Battery Power ....................................................................................................... 29
2.12 Installing the Optional Solar Panel ........................................................................................................ 30
2.12.1 Attach Mounting Hardware to the Solar Panel ......................................................................... 31
2.12.2 Mounting the Solar Panel (Integral Mount) .............................................................................. 32