Daniel Model 2470 System Owner's manual

MODEL 2470

SYSTEM

REFERENCE

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DANIEL FLOW PRODUCTS, INC.

HOUSTON, TEXAS

Part Number: 3-9000-451

Revision AQ

JULY 1996

Before Installing Your Equipment:

1. It is essential to install an effective earth ground. In some

areas the soil may need to be treated to obtain the required

conductivity. See Section 2 - Installation.

2. SolarFlow Plus should be insulated from any existing

cathodic protection system, e.g., an insulating flange kit at

each end of the meter tube. See Section 2 - Installation.

3. Select a site so that the solar panel receives direct

(unshaded) exposure from the sun from 9:00 A.M. to

4:00 P.M. See Section 2 - Installation.

IMPORTANT SOLARFLOW

PLUS OPERATIONS NOTICE

A MINOR DESIGN FLAW HAS BEEN DISCOVERED IN AN

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, WHICH IS SUPPLIED TO DANIEL INDUSTRIES

BY A THIRD PARTY MANUFACTURER. ALTHOUGH THIS CHIP IS

CURRENTLY USED IN VARIOUS DANIEL INDUSTRIES SOLARFLOW

PLUS UNITS, SOLARFLOW USERS ARE ADVISED THAT THIS

CONDITION DOES NOT ADVERSELY COMPROMISE THE OPERATION

OF THE UNIT. NO DATA WILL BE LOST AND NO MEASUREMENT

ERRORS WILL OCCUR. HOWEVER, IT IS POSSIBLE UNDER CERTAIN

CONDITIONS THAT THE DATE STAMP ON INDIVIDUAL DATA LOGS

MAY BE IN ERROR.

THE DANIEL INDUSTRIES PROGRAMMING STAFF IS WORKING TO

MODIFY THE SOLARFLOW SOFTWARE TO CORRECT THIS

SITUATION, BUT UNTIL THIS WORK IS COMPLETED, SOLARFLOW

USERS ARE ASKED TO MANUALLY SET THE REAL TIME CLOCKS IN

THEIR UNITS BETWEEN JANUARY 1 AND FEBRUARY 28 OF EACH

YEAR. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING THE REAL TIME CLOCK ARE

FOUND IN THE SOLARFLOW PLUS SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL.

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THE DANIEL INDUSTRIES, INC.

MODEL 2470 SOLARFLOW PLUS

SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL

NOTICE

DANIEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND DANIEL FLOW PRODUCTS, INC. ("DANIEL") SHALL

NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS IN THIS MANUAL OR

OMISSIONS FROM THIS MANUAL. DANIEL MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THIS MANUAL

AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL DANIEL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF

PRODUCTION, LOSS OF PROFITS, ETC.

PRODUCT NAMES USED HEREIN ARE FOR MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER

IDENTIFICATION ONLY AND MAY BE TRADEMARKS/REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF

THESE COMPANIES.

BY DANIEL FLOW PRODUCTS, INC.

HOUSTON, TEXAS, U.S.A.

copied in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic or

mechanical - without first receiving the written permission of

Daniel Flow Products, Inc., Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

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WARRANTY

Daniel Flow Products, Inc. ("Daniel") warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from

defects in workmanship and material, provided that such equipment was properly selected for the

service intended, properly installed, and not misused. Equipment which is returned,

transportation prepaid to Daniel within twelve (12) months of the date of shipment (eighteen (18)

months from date of shipment for destinations outside of the United States), which is found after

inspection by Daniel to be defective in workmanship or material, will be repaired or replaced at

Daniel’s sole option, free of charge, and return-shipped at lowest cost transportation. All

transportation charges and export fees will be billed to the customer. Warranties on devices

purchased from third party manufacturers not bearing a Daniel label shall have the warranty

provided by the third party manufacturer.

Extended warranty - Models 2470, 2480 and 2500 are warranted for a maximum of twenty-four

(24) months. The Danalyzer valves are warranted for the life of the instrument and the columns

for five years.

The warranties specified herein are in lieu of any and all other warranties, express or implied,

including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Daniel shall be liable only for loss or damage directly caused by its sole negligence. Daniel’s

liability for any loss or damage arising out of, connected with, or resulting from any breach

hereof shall in no case exceed the price allocable to the equipment or unit thereof which gives

rise to the claim. Daniel’s liability shall terminate one year after the delivery of the equipment

except for overseas deliveries and extended warranty products as noted above.

In no event, whether as a result of breach of warranty or alleged negligence, shall Daniel be

liable for special or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, loss of profits or

revenue; loss of equipment or any associated equipment; cost of capital; cost of substitute

equipment, facilities or services; downtime costs; or claims of customers of the purchaser for

such damages.

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FCC REQUIREMENTS

MODEL 2460/2470 DAA MODEM

1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established Rules, which permit this

device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for

these connections. This equipment should not be used on party lines, or coin lines.

2. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network;

this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined, and

repairs have been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily

disconnect service.

3. The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures; if

such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is

required to give adequate notice of the changes.

4. If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their

lines, please inform them of

a. the telephone number, which this unit is connected to

b. the ringer equivalence number

c. the USOC jack required

d. the FCC registration number

Items "b" and "d" are indicated on the label. The ringer equivalent (REN) is used to

determine how many devices can be connected to the telephone line. In most areas, the

sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five. If too many

devices are attached, proper ringing may not occur.

Service Requirements

5. In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by Daniel Flow

Products, Inc. or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of all users requiring service

to report the need for service to Daniel Flow Products, Inc., or to one of our authorized

agents. Service and service information can be obtained by contacting

Daniel Flow Products, Inc.

19203 Hempstead Highway

Houston, Texas 77065

713-897-2900

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CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

MODEL 2460/2470 DAA MODEM

NOTICE: The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment.

This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective,

operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will

operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that the equipment is permited to be

connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also

be installed using an acceptable connection method. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring

associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified

connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance

with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in cetain situations.

For their protection, users should ensure that the electrical ground connections of the power

utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system are connected together. This

precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

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CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections.

As necessary, an appropriate electric inspection authority,

or electrician should be contacted.

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The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load

to be connected to a telephone loop, which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The

termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement

that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not

exceed 100.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility

designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or any

equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to

disconnect the equipment. Service and service information can be obtained by contacting

Daniel Flow Products, Inc.

#114-4215-72 Avenue S.E.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

T2C 2G5

Phone: 403-279-1879

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - READ ME FIRST

1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................... 1-1

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ......................................... 1-4

1.2.1 CALCULATIONS AND DATA INPUT ....................... 1-4

1.2.2 DATA AND EVENT LOGS ............................... 1-4

1.2.3 DATA OUTPUT ........................................ 1-5

1.2.4 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS ............................ 1-6

1.2.5 HARDWARE .......................................... 1-6

1.2.6 POWER SWITCH MODULE ............................... 1-7

1.2.7 OPTIONAL A-C POWER SUPPLY .......................... 1-7

SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION

2.1 MATERIALS LIST .............................................. 2-1

2.1.1 STANDARD MATERIAL ITEMS ........................... 2-1

2.1.2 TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION ........................... 2-1

2.1.3 OPTIONAL MATERIAL ITEMS ............................ 2-5

2.1.4 OPTIONAL MODEM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ............. 2-5

2.1.5 SOLARFLOW PLUS SYSTEM GROUNDING PROCEDURES ....... 2-6

2.2 SOLARFLOW PLUS SYSTEM INSTALLATION ....................... 2-14

2.2.1 SITE SELECTION ..................................... 2-15

2.2.2 TOOLS AND REFERENCE DRAWINGS REQUIRED

FOR INSTALLATION .................................. 2-15

2.2.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ........................... 2-16

2.2.4 DUAL SOLAR PANEL ARRAY INSTALLATION .............. 2-22

2.3 OPERATOR INTERFACE CONNECTIONS .......................... 2-24

SECTION 3 - HHDT SETUP

3.1 GENERAL .................................................... 3-1

3.2 BATTERIES .................................................. 3-1

3.2.1 HHDT BATTERY LIFE .................................. 3-1

3.2.2 HHDT BATTERY INSTALLATION ......................... 3-1

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3.3 RS-232 SLED ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTOR CABLE .................. 3-3

3.3.1 SLED ASSEMBLY ...................................... 3-3

3.3.2 CONNECTOR CABLE ................................... 3-3

3.4 INITIALIZATION ROUTINE ...................................... 3-4

3.5 HHDT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 3-5

SECTION 4 - MODEL 2470 STARTUP

4.1 BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL 2470 STARTUP PROCEDURE ......... 4-1

4.2 ADDITIONAL HHDT MENUS ..................................... 4-2

4.3 BATTERY-BACKED RAM COLD START PROCEDURE .................. 4-3

4.4 PC BOARD SLIDE SWITCH SETTINGS .............................. 4-6

4.4.1 SLIDE SWITCH SETS S1 AND S3 .......................... 4-6

4.4.2 SLIDE SWITCH SET S2 .................................. 4-7

4.4.3 CHANGED SLIDE SWITCH SETTINGS FOR PC

BOARD 3-2470-008 ..................................... 4-8

4.4.4 SLIDE SWITCH SET S4 (SW4) ............................. 4-9

4.4.5 SLIDE SWITCH SET S5 (SW5) ............................ 4-10

4.5 VOICE COMMUNICATION OPTION ............................... 4-11

4.5.1 SECURITY CODES .................................... 4-11

4.5.2 VOICE COMMUNICATION OPERATION .................... 4-12

4.5.3 VOICE COMMUNICATION EXAMPLES .................... 4-13

SECTION 5 - HHDT OPERATION

5.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................... 5-1

5.2 HHDT KEYBOARD ............................................. 5-1

5.2.1 FUNCTION KEY ....................................... 5-1

5.2.2 SHIFT KEY ........................................... 5-2

5.2.3 OFF KEY ............................................ 5-2

5.2.4 ON KEY ............................................. 5-2

5.2.5 USER MODE KEY ...................................... 5-2

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5.2.6 DARK KEY ........................................... 5-2

5.2.7 LIGHT KEY .......................................... 5-2

5.2.8 SPACE KEY .......................................... 5-2

5.2.9 INSERT KEY .......................................... 5-3

5.2.10 DELETE KEY ......................................... 5-3

5.2.11 AUX1 KEY ........................................... 5-3

5.2.12 AUX2 KEY ........................................... 5-3

5.2.13 ABORT KEY .......................................... 5-3

5.2.14 MENU KEY (EXITING A MENU) .......................... 5-3

5.2.15 DOWN ARROW KEY ................................... 5-4

5.2.16 UP ARROW KEY ...................................... 5-4

5.2.17 CLEAR/NO KEY ....................................... 5-4

5.2.18 BACK SPACE KEY ..................................... 5-4

5.2.19 ENTER (YES) KEY ..................................... 5-4

5.3 HHDT DISPLAY ............................................... 5-6

5.4 BATTERY LIFE ................................................ 5-6

5.5 HHDT MEMORY STORAGE CAPACITY ............................ 5-6

5.6 STARTUP .................................................... 5-7

5.6.1 PASSWORD ENTRY .................................... 5-8

5.6.2 MEMORY AVAILABLE .................................. 5-8

5.7 OPERATING MODES ........................................... 5-9

5.8 MAJOR HHDT MENUS .......................................... 5-9

5.8.1 HHDT MENU ........................................ 5-11

5.8.2 SOLARFLOW PLUS MENU .............................. 5-12

5.9 LOGGING ON TO A SOLARFLOW PLUS UNIT ....................... 5-13

5.10 DEFINING OR CHANGING SOLARFLOW PLUS PARAMETERS ......... 5-13

5.10.1 SETUP LOCATION MENU ............................... 5-14

5.10.2 SETUP UNIT MENU ................................... 5-18

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5.11 CALIBRATE UNIT MENU ...................................... 5-24

5.11.1 THREE-POINT AND FOUR-POINT CALIBRATION ............ 5-24

5.11.2 ACCEPTING AND REJECTING CALIBRATION ............... 5-24

5.11.3 CALIBRATION REFERENCE DEVICES ..................... 5-25

5.11.4 CALIBRATING ANALOG PRESSURE INPUTS ................ 5-26

5.11.5 SPAN CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR THE ROSEMOUNT

ALPHALINE MODEL 1151DP DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE

TRANSMITTER ....................................... 5-29

5.11.6 CALIBRATING ANALOG INPUTS OTHER THAN PRESSURES . . . 5-31

5.11.7 TEMPERATURE MODULE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ....... 5-31

5.11.8 ESCAPING FROM THE CALIBRATION MODE ............... 5-35

5.12 HHDT MENU (MAIN HHDT MENU) .............................. 5-35

5.12.1 SEND SELECTION .................................... 5-35

5.12.2 PRINT SELECTION .................................... 5-36

5.12.3 TYPICAL PRINTOUTS AVAILABLE FROM THE HHDT PRINT

SELECTION ......................................... 5-37

5.12.4 ERASE SELECTION ................................... 5-58

5.12.5 CUSTOMIZE MENU ................................... 5-58

5.13 SOLARFLOW PLUS MENU ..................................... 5-62

5.13.1 LOGOFF SELECTION .................................. 5-62

5.13.2 COLLECT SELECTION ................................. 5-63

5.13.3 ERASE SELECTION ................................... 5-64

5.13.4 DISPLAY SELECTION ................................... 5-64

5.13.5 SETUP LOCATION MENU ............................... 5-65

5.13.6 SETUP UNIT MENU ................................... 5-65

5.13.7 CALIBRATE UNIT MENU ............................... 5-65

5.13.8 MONITOR SELECTION ................................. 5-65

5.13.9 ALARM SELECTION ................................... 5-65

5.14 ENHANCED SOFTWARE MISCELLANEOUS CONDITION BITS ......... 5-67

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SECTION 6 - SPECIFICATIONS

6.1 HARDWARE .................................................. 6-1

6.1.1 ANALOG INPUTS ...................................... 6-1

6.1.2 DIGITAL INPUTS ...................................... 6-1

6.1.3 FREQUENCY INPUTS ................................... 6-1

6.1.4 CONTACT CLOSURE INPUTS ............................. 6-2

6.1.5 DIGITAL OUTPUTS .................................... 6-2

6.1.6 CONTACT CLOSURE OUTPUTS ........................... 6-2

6.1.7 REAL TIME CLOCK .................................... 6-2

6.1.8 SERIAL I/0 ........................................... 6-2

6.1.9 WATCHDOG TIMER .................................... 6-3

6.1.10 MEMORY CAPACITY ................................... 6-3

6.1.11 SOLARFLOW PLUS POWER REQUIREMENTS ................ 6-3

6.1.12 INTEGRAL TRANSIENT/SURGE PROTECTION ................ 6-3

6.1.13 EMI/RFI IMMUNITY .................................... 6-3

6.1.14 OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE ...................... 6-4

6.1.15 OPERATING HUMIDITY RANGE .......................... 6-4

6.2 SOFTWARE .................................................. 6-4

6.3 SOLAR GENERATING SYSTEM ................................... 6-5

6.4 DATA LOG STORAGE CAPACITY ................................. 6-6

6.5 RADIO INTERFACE ............................................ 6-9

SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE/REPAIR

7.1 GENERAL .................................................... 7-1

7.2 PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS .......................................... 7-1

7.2.1 REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT ............................ 7-2

7.2.2 TEST PROCEDURE ..................................... 7-2

7.3 BATTERY PACK/SOLAR PANEL TEST ............................. 7-4

7.3.1 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ............................ 7-4

7.3.2 BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE ............................ 7-4

7.3.3 BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE ....................... 7-6

7.3.4 SOLAR PANEL TEST PROCEDURE ......................... 7-6

7.3.5 CURRENT CONSUMPTION TEST PROCEDURE ............... 7-7

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7.4 TRANSMITTER TEST/CHECK LIST ................................ 7-8

7.4.1 STATIC AND DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE

TRANSMITTER TEST .................................. 7-8

7.4.2 MODEL 444 TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER TEST ............. 7-9

7.4.3 MODEL 417 TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER TEST ............. 7-11

7.5 ALARMS AND ERROR CODE DEFINITIONS ......................... 7-13

7.5.1 SOLARFLOW PLUS ALARMS ............................ 7-13

7.5.2 HAND HELD DATA TERMINAL ERROR CONDITIONS ......... 7-13

7.5.3 REMOTE COMMUNICATION ERROR CONDITIONS ........... 7-14

7.6 COLD START PROCEDURE - BATTERY BACKED RAM MODEL 2470 ..... 7-14

7.7 COLD START PROCEDURE - HAND HELD DATA TERMINAL ........... 7-15

7.8 MODEL 2470 EPROM CHANGEOUT PROCEDURE .................... 7-15

7.8.1 MATERIALS REQUIRED ................................ 7-15

7.8.2 EPROM CHANGEOUT PROCEDURE ....................... 7-16

7.9 HAND HELD DATA TERMINAL EPROM CHANGEOUT PROCEDURE ..... 7-18

7.9.1 MATERIALS REQUIRED ................................ 7-18

7.9.2 EPROM CHANGEOUT PROCEDURE ....................... 7-18

7.10 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ..................................... 7-19

7.10.1 DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT ............................ 7-19

7.11 MODEL 2470 SOLARFLOW PLUS SPARE PARTS .................... 7-19

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APPENDICES

Appendix A - Optional Software Programs for Data Access from Either the

SolarFlow Plus Computer or the HHDT ....................................... A-1

Appendix B - Oil and Gas Dictionary - AGA-3 and AGA-7 Standard Applications ..... B-1

Appendix C - Glossary .............................................................................. C-1

Appendix D - Drawings ............................................................................. D-1

Appendix E - Technical Bulletins ................................................................. E-1

Appendix F - Data ................................................................................... F-1

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure 1-1. Model 2470 SolarFlow Plus I/O Capability ........................ 1-5

Figure 1-2. Hand Held Data Terminal I/O Functions .......................... 1-5

Figure 2-1. Standard and Optionally Supplied Items ......................... 2-2

Figure 2-2. Orifice Version of SolarFlow Plus with Stacked DP Transmitters ........ 2-3

Figure 2-3. Impulse Version of SolarFlow Plus ............................. 2-4

Figure 2-4. Installation With Insulating Flanges on Meter Run ................... 2-8

Figure 2-5. Installation Isolated from Meter Run With

Insulation Fittings ........................................ 2-9

Figure 2-6. Recommended Ground Wiring for Communication Devices ........... 2-11

Figure 2-7. Typical Examples of Transducers

with Insulating Couplings .................................. 2-13

Figure 2-8. HHDT Interconnect to SolarFlow Plus .......................... 2-26

Figure 3-1. HHDT Battery Location ..................................... 3-2

Figure 4-1. Model 2470 Slide Switch Locations,

(PC Board Assembly Part No. 3-2470-000) ...................... 4-4

Figure 4-2. Model 2470 Slide Switch Locations

(PC Board Assembly Part No. 3-2470-008) ...................... 4-5

Figure 5-1. Hand Held Data Terminal (HHDT) ............................. 5-5

Figure 5-2. HHDT Flow Diagram ..................................... 5-10

Figure 5-3. Model 417 Temperature Calibration Module ...................... 5-32

Figure 5-4. Model 444 Temperature Calibration Module ...................... 5-34

Figure 7-1. Rosemount Model 1151 Transmitter ............................. 7-8

Figure 7-2. Rosemount Model 444 Temperature Transmitter .................... 7-9

Figure 7-3. Model 417 Temperature Transmitter ............................ 7-11

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SECTION 1

READ ME FIRST

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual provides reference information common to all applications of the Model 2470

SolarFlow Plus computer system. This reference information includes sections on the hardware,

software, installation, and operating procedures. Information on a specific application of the

Model 2470 SolarFlow Plus system is provided at the rear of this System Reference Manual

behind the tab titled "MODEL 2470 APPLICATION MANUAL", which together with this

manual provides a complete information package for a specific installation.

Model 2470 SolarFlow Plus flow computer is a gas measurement system which will provide the

user with various forms of measurement information enabling better management of the gas

measurement operation. Model 2470 is a battery operated, solar recharged flow computer

intended for the measurement of gases through various primary elements. Provision is made for

on-line correction for pressure and temperature. For those installations that have access to

standard A-C power, an A-C power supply is an option.

The following will direct the user to specific sections of the manual in order to save time.

MODEL 2470 SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL

Section 1, INTRODUCTION - System Reference Manual: General information about the

SolarFlow Plus. Read this section.

Section 2, INSTALLATION - System Reference Manual: Installation Information for the

SolarFlow Plus. Read this section.

Section 3, HHDT SETUP - System Reference Manual: Information on setting up the HHDT, such

as installation of batteries, RS-232 sled assembly. Read this section.

Section 4, SYSTEM STARTUP - System Reference Manual: Information relating to SolarFlow

Plus start up. Read paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 in particular, the other paragraphs are for reference

purposes.

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Section 5, HHDT OPERATION - System Reference Manual: This section contains detailed

information on the various HHDT prompts. This section is for reference purposes.

Section 6, SPECIFICATIONS - System Reference Manual: This section provides hardware and

software specifications for reference purposes.

Section 7, MAINTENANCE / REPAIR - System Reference Manual: This section provides the

user with a problem diagnosis procedure for the SolarFlow Plus system as well as Error Codes

and a Spare Parts listing.

Appendix A, OPTIONAL SOFTWARE PROGRAMS - System Reference Manual: This section

provides reference information on optional communications programs that may be used with the

SolarFlow Plus system.

Appendix B, DICTIONARY - System Reference Manual: This section provides a list of the

words and reference numbers for the SolarFlow Plus system. The dictionary is used with the

optional Host Communications Software (HCS) program.

Appendix C, GLOSSARY - System Reference Manual: Provides a glossary of terms and

associated page numbers where information can be found in the System Reference Manual. In

addition the glossary includes a list of abbreviations and definitions as used in the manual.

Appendix D, DRAWINGS - System Reference Manual: Provides installation drawings for the

SolarFlow Plus system.

MODEL 2470 APPLICATION MANUAL

The Application Manual is specific to the application installed in the SolarFlow Plus whereas the

System Reference Manual is general in nature. Throughout the Application Manual the user will

be directed to specific sections of the System Reference Manual if more detailed information is

desired. The Application Manual lists all of the inputs and outputs for the application along with

termination points. In addition the Application Manual will list all of the default parameters

within the SolarFlow Plus so that the user may modify them, if required, to match the installation

requirements.

The following is provided to direct the user to specific sections to get the system up and running

as quickly as possible.

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SolarFlow Plus Computer:

Refer to paragraph 2.2 of the Systems Reference Manual for a step by step installation

procedure. Refer to the Application Manual at the rear of this manual for detailed wiring

instructions for the various Inputs and Outputs.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Before Installing Your Equipment:

1. It is essential to install an effective earth ground. In some areas the

soil may need to be treated to obtain the required conductivity. See

Section 2 - Installation.

2. SolarFlow Plus should be insulated from any existing cathodic

protection system, e.g., an insulating flange kit at each end of the

meter tube. See Section 2 - Installation.

3. Select a site so that the solar panel receives direct (unshaded) exposure

from the sun from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See Section 2 - Installation.

Optional Communications Hardware- DAA, MCA, Radio Interface

Refer to paragraph 2.2, and to the Drawings included in Appendix D.

Hand Held Data Terminal (HHDT)

Refer to page 3-1 of the Systems Reference Manual.

SOLARFLOW PLUS STARTUP

Refer to page 4-1 of the System Reference Manual for an outline of the start-up procedure.

Information relating to the specific menus for your application will be found in paragraphs four

through nine of the Application Manual.

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1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The Model 2470 SolarFlow Plus computer, together with associated equipment and software

programs, comprises a versatile measurement system that can calculate flow data from a variety

of input signals. The system can provide output information of various types in a variety of

forms. The system also includes an elaborate audit trail capability as well as alarm and data

logging.

1.2.1 CALCULATIONS AND DATA INPUT

SolarFlow Plus calculations are based on inputs that define the properties and flow of the product

being measured. The computer accepts inputs from various primary elements such as temperature

and pressure transmitters and orifice, turbine, and positive displacement meters. Input data can

be in the form of analog voltages, pulse inputs, operator-entered fixed values, or a combination

of these. The system also provides on-line correction of pressure, temperature and other varying

parameters. Either two- or three-point calibration is provided for all analog inputs with the

exception of differential pressure. Differential pressure inputs are calibrated using either a two-,

three-, or four-point calibration technique.

1.2.2 DATA AND EVENT LOGS

The SolarFlow Plus computer stores information in the form of data and event logs. Data logs

record both input and calculated data such as pressure, temperature, and flow rates. Data logs

are updated at user defined intervals. Event logs provide a record of significant events such as

changes to operator-entered data and the occurrence of alarm conditions. Event logs are

continuously updated by the SolarFlow Plus program.

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1.2.3 DATA OUTPUT

SolarFlow Plus provides output information in the form of analog and digital signals, printed

reports, and local data display. Depending on the specific application, remote access to data can

be provided over telephone lines, radio links, and other media. Two methods of local display

are available: a liquid-crystal display (LCD) on the front panel of the SolarFlow Plus enclosure,

and the hand-held data terminal (HHDT). The LCD display scrolls through a user-defined report

list that can include up to fifteen variables and also displays existing alarm conditions. The

HHDT provides operator access to a broad range of data through a menu system. The operator

can also collect data and event logs with the HHDT.

<---> Sel. Baud ---- Radio Communications

<---> 300 Baud ---- Telephone Communicatons

via Optional DAA or Model 3 Modem.

MODEL 2470 <---> 1200 Baud ---- HHDT Communicatons

SOLARFLOW PLUS <--- Analog Inputs (Max. 8 Inputs)

COMPUTER <--- Pulse Inputs (Max. 2 Inputs)

<--- Status Inputs (Max. 9 Inputs)

---> Control Outputs (Max. 9 Outputs)

---> Analog Outputs (Max. 2 Outputs)

<---> RS-232 Port

Figure 1-1. Model 2470 SolarFlow Plus I/O Capability

----> To Model 2470 SolarFlow Plus --->

HHDT ----> Sel. Baud ---- HHDT to PC "SEND"

MSI PDT III ----> Sel. Baud ---- HHDT to Serial Printer

"PRINT" Function

Figure 1-2. Hand Held Data Terminal I/O Functions

Figure 1-1 illustrates the maximum input/output (I/O) capability of the Model 2470 SolarFlow

Plus computer. The I/O options are dependent upon the requirements of the applications. Figure

1-2 illustrates I/O functions of the HHDT.

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1.2.4 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS

The SolarFlow Plus design provides for several means of communication, including telephone

line, radio, cellular units, and satellite transmission. Communications options include a speech

mode and packages that provide for digital communications to and from a SolarFlow Plus

installation. The manual supplement for a specific application provides a description of any

special communications options provided with the application.

Various software programs are available that provide specialized ways to access data from either

the SolarFlow Plus computer or the Hand Held Data Terminal. Brief descriptions of these

programs are provided in Appendix A. More detailed information is available from Daniel

Industries, Inc.

Communications options include a speech mode that allows an operator to interrogate a

SolarFlow Plus unit using a standard touch-tone telephone. The SolarFlow Plus unit responds

in simulated human speech. Refer to paragraph 4.5 for instructions using a touch-tone telephone

to communicate with a SolarFlow Plus in the speech mode. A dictionary of the speech

vocabulary is provided in Appendix B. Not all applications use this feature.

1.2.5 HARDWARE

SolarFlow Plus system hardware includes the Model 2470 flow computer, the required

transmitters, and a hand-held data terminal. A SolarFlow Plus system may also include remote

transmission units (RTUs) and modems for data transmission over land lines, or an interface to

customer supplied communications media. Random-access memory (RAM) chips are provided

with battery backup as standard.

The SolarFlow Plus computer operates on electrical power supplied by a 12-volt direct current

(VDC) battery pack. System design includes a solar panel array to recharge the battery pack.

Optional power supply systems are available, 115 VAC and 24 VDC, for installations not

classified as hazardous. Depending on the application, transmitters may be mounted in a

common enclosure with the computer or externally in the field. The Model 2470 SolarFlow Plus

system is designed as intrinsically safe for Class I, Division 1, Group D environments.

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