Emerson FB2200 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
D301784X012
August 2020
iii
Contents
Section 1: Introduction 1
1.1 Safety Labels ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 FB2200 Flow Computer Models ............................................................................................ 4
1.3.1 FB2200 Flow Computer — With Sensor ...................................................................... 4
1.3.2 FB2200 Flow Computer — No Integral Sensor ............................................................ 5
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................................................................... 5
1.4.1 Memory .................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Inputs & Outputs (I/O)........................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Power Options ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.7 Communications .................................................................................................................. 7
1.8 Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Module .............................................................................. 8
1.9 FBxWifi™ Communications ................................................................................................... 9
1.10 Software Tools ............................................................................................................ 9
1.11 RoHS2 Compliance ..................................................................................................... 9
1.12 Physical Security ......................................................................................................... 9
Section 2: Installation 13
2.1 Hazardous Locations ........................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................. 13
2.3 Required Tools .................................................................................................................... 14
2.4 Site Considerations ............................................................................................................. 15
2.5 General Wiring Guidelines ................................................................................................... 20
2.6 Grounding .......................................................................................................................... 21
2.7 Opening/Closing the Enclosure ........................................................................................... 21
2.8 Mounting the Enclosure ...................................................................................................... 22
2.8.1 Bolting Considerations ............................................................................................ 22
2.8.2 O-rings with Flange Adapters .................................................................................. 25
2.8.3 Pole Mounting — Aluminum Enclosure ..................................................................... 26 
2.8.4 Pole Mounting — Fiberglass Enclosure ...................................................................... 27
2.8.5 Panel/Wall Mounting Dimensions — Aluminum Enclosure ........................................ 28
2.8.6 Panel/Wall Mounting Dimensions — Fiberglass Enclosure ......................................... 29
2.8.7 Rotating the Housing .............................................................................................. 31
2.9 Power Modes ...................................................................................................................... 32
2.9.1 Low Power Mode .................................................................................................... 32
2.9.2 Standard Power Mode ............................................................................................. 33
2.9.3 Notes on Battery Life ............................................................................................... 34
2.10 Connecting Power .................................................................................................... 35
2.10.1 Connecting DC Power ........................................................................................... 35
2.10.2 Connecting Battery Power .................................................................................... 36
2.10.3 Connecting Solar Power ........................................................................................ 44
2.11 Installing the Optional 30W Solar Panel .................................................................... 50
2.12 Adjusting the Optional Solar Panel ............................................................................ 52
2.13 Connecting Communication Ports ............................................................................ 54
2.13.1 Connecting to COM1 ............................................................................................ 54
2.13.2 Connecting to COM2 and COM3 ........................................................................... 57
2.13.3 Connecting to Ethernet ......................................................................................... 59