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Flow-X

series
flow computers








Versatile concept
Next Generation technology



















The Flow-X series of flow computers
offer a sophisticated concept in
which advanced measurement
technology and fast digital signal
processing are combined with state-
of-the-art processing power,
versatile data communication and
high capacity storage, resulting in
the ideal platform for even the most
demanding flow measurement
applications.

The Flow-X series are designed for
reliability in high-end gas- and liquid
applications, and includes all relevant
API, AGA, ISO, IP and many other
measurement standards, in a versatile,
familiar, intuitive and free configurable
software environment.

The Flow-X series are based on powerful
single stream modules which are
combined in a number of different
casings, for different application types.

A Flow-X/M stream module comprises an
impressive number of inputs, outputs,
communication interfaces and other
hardware for real-time digital and analog
signal processing for one metering
stream, with cycle times up to 250ms.

Flexibility with various Enclosures
Flow-X/M stream modules are used in a
specific enclosure, ranging from a single
stream DIN-rail mountable device with
screw terminals for field connections,
to a convenient multi-stream panel
mounted flow computer with a 7 inch
large color touch-screen for more
demanding applications. The 19 inch
rack enclosure for up to 8 stream
modules allows compact cabinet design,
ideal for off-shore platforms or other
space limited systems.

Supported Products
The Flow-X series support but are not
limited to crude oils, natural gas, NGLs,
LPGs, refined products, special gases,
and steam. Either liquid or gas may be
combined in multi-stream applications.

Connectivity
Free-configurable digital communication
interfacing is implemented for ultrasonic
flow meters, gas chromatographs, HART
transmitters and other metering equip-
ment utilizing various communication
protocols for flexible usage no
firmware programming is required.

Design, Production & Assembly
Modern, fully automated production &
assembly lines and automated calibration
procedures are used to ensure top
quality of the electronic boards.

All models have passed the highest
degree of quality testing, both during the
design phase as well as during
production, including HALT and HASS
testing; assembly is completed for each
model with a significant burn-in period.

Features further include:
True Level A pulse integrity verifi-
cation utilizing the on-board
programmable hardware (FPGA).
No totalizer rollovers through high
speed 64-bit counters.
High temperature range (0-60C)
for modules while retaining highest
accuracy of 0.008% FS.
No DIP-switches, no jumpers, no
fuses.
Prover support with uni-directional,
bi-directional, compact prover,
master meter, with dual
chronometry and pulse interpolation
with 64-bit high-speed counters.
PID & valve control, prove control,
batch control, and sampler control.
Full support for redundancy built-in,
for power supply, Ethernet, and in
the software.
Metrology approvals
1
include MID,
OIML R-117, and EN-12405. EMC:
EN 61326-1997 industrial locations,
and EN 55011.
On-board storage (1GB) for audit-
trail, event- and primary data
logging in each module.

1
Approvals pending at printing of this brochure
Introduction
& Key features
















































































Expert
mode
configuration





Configuration software
For novice and expert users























To match the large variety of
requirements for flow computer
functionality in todays international
markets, the Flow-X series are
accompanied with a superb
configuration tool based on a totally
new concept, in which distinct levels
of expertise for users are
recognized, ranging from novice
users right through demanding
expert level engineers.

At the basic level, a user can simply
configure the flow computer by setting
vital parameters such as meter type and
Modbus address, whereas an expert user
is enabled by the software to develop a
dedicated application utilizing the user-
friendly and familiar spreadsheet
oriented development environment.


Flow Computer Configuration
Calculations, displays, reports, alarms,
Modbus or HART communication
interfaces, and much more can be freely
defined when needed from a rich
library of functions and tools.

Template applications are fully user-
definable. Predefined configurations
from a directory of templates can be
used to easily match existing flow
computer applications.

Ready-to-run application templates
are available for liquid and gas with
(MID) approval from the Dutch
Metrology Institute NMi.
Testing and Debugging
Transparent local and remote on-line and
off-line application verification and
debugging is available on detailed level
utilizing the application spreadsheet.
Report and display layouts, including the
local Flow-X/M LCD display, as well as
the touch-screen interface can be easily
simulated, tested & previewed.

Integration & Connectivity
Versatile and free configurable communi-
cation protocols include Modbus Master &
Slave, RTU & ASCII, Modbus/TCP Client
& Server, HART Master, UNIFORM, ASCII
and other protocols for maximum
connectivity.

Easy integration is ensured even with
complex SCADA / HMI systems. The
Flow-X series software has a natural fit
with eXLerate

2003 metering
supervisory software.















Key Software Features
Free configurable/programmable
software platform, with virtually
unlimited logic and calculations.
Storage of primary and calculated
data in historical database for time-
stamped data retrieval.
Unlimited number of user-definable
period and batch totals, and flow
and time weighted averages.
Free configurable Modbus data
packets for all Modbus Master,
Slave, Client and Server protocols.
Calibration curves with a virtually
unlimited number of calibration
points.
Multi-lingual interface for touch-
screen devices with on-line
language selections.
Embedded web-server allows for
fully remote PC based operation.
Mix of imperial units and metric
units, and gas and liquid, in any
combination.
Secured local & remote upload and
download of configurations and
firmware over internet & intranet
allows true remote support; yet
tamper-proof under WELMEC 7.2
specifications.
Configuration
Software












Flow-X/M modules can be delivered with various mounting assemblies to create a variety of form factors, each
with specific features for maximum flexibility and many different system architectures. All options require an
external 24VDC power supply with optional redundant connections.

Available models include:

Flow-X/S
Single stream, DIN rail enclosure with direct screw terminals for field
connections. Interfaces include dual Ethernet with built-in web-server via
RJ45 connectors. Graphical LCD display with 4 lines for local display of
measured & calculated data.




Flow-X/D
Dual stream, DIN rail enclosure with direct screw terminals for field
connections. Interfaces as Flow-X/S above.

Flow computers can be configured as one two-stream system, as two
separate flow streams, or as a redundant solution.



Flow-X/P
Panel mounted flow computer with up to four streams, and an additional
station module with a 7 multi-lingual color touch-screen and additional
serial (3x) and Ethernet interfaces (2x). Flow computer can be used in both
horizontal and vertical position. Field connections are available in standard
37-pole en 9-pole D-Sub type connectors.

Optional i-button available for convenient operator login.



Flow-X/R
Rack model with up to 8 streams for dense flow metering systems in 19
cabinets. Stream modules can be used as 8-stream application, as separate
streams, or combinations.

Field connections are available in standard 37-pole D-Sub type connectors;
Ethernet connections are individually made per stream module via dual
RJ45 connectors.



AVAILABLE
MODELS














Library of certified flow calculations for all models:
AGA3, AGA5, AGA7, AGA8, AGA10. Supports AGA9.
API chapters 11.1, 11.2, and 21.1, API 2540, API 1952 tables
ISO 5167 (all editions), ISO 6976 (all editions)
NX19, SGERG, PTZ, Costald, Peng-Robinson calculations
GPA 2172 / TP15 / TP16 / TP25 / TP27
ASME 1967 (IFC-1967) & IAPWS-IF97 steam tables, IAPWS-IF97 steam density
Batch and period recalculation (meter factor, BS&W, density, etc.)
Supports all major Ultrasonic Flow Meters (Sick-Maihak, Daniel, Cameron, Elster-Instromet, GE, FMC, Krohne).
Supports all major gas chromatographs (e.g. ABB, Daniel, Instromet, Siemens).
Calibration curve up to unlimited number of points (linear and polynome).
Prover support : uni-directional, bi-directional (2 / 4 detector inputs), compact prover, master meter, dual chronometry, pulse interpolation.
Unlimited number of period and batch totals and flow and time weighted averages. Periods can be of any type.
Supports for densitometers and specific gravity transducers (Solartron, Sarasota, UGC).
PID control, valve control, prove control, batch control, sampler control.
many more such as ASTM D3588, McCrometer V-Cone, Density of Moist Air, CUSUM transmitter drift detection, and more.
and all common spreadsheet functions to obtain maximum flexibility.

Specifications per Flow-X/M flow module:
Analog inputs Analog transmitter input, high accuracy.
Input types are 4-20mA, 0-20mA, 0-5V, 1-5V. Accuracy 0.008% FS, resolution 24 bits. Inputs are
fully floating (optically isolated).
6
(1)

4-wire PRT inputs Resolution 0.02 C for 100 ohms input. Error depending on range:
0 - 50 C: Error <0.05 C
-220 - +220 C: Error <0.5 C
2
HART Independent HART loop inputs, on top of 4-20mA signals.
Support includes multi-drop for each transmitter loop.
4
(1)

Pulse inputs High speed single or dual pulse input. Trigger level 0.5V. Max. level 30V. Frequency range 0-5kHz
(dual pulse) or 0-10kHz (single pulse). Compliant with ISO6551, IP252, and API 5.5. True Level A
implementation.
1
Density/viscosity Periodic time input, 100s - 5000s. Accuracy 30ns, resolution 2 ns. 4
(2)

Digital inputs Digital status inputs. 16
(2)

Digital outputs Digital output, open collector (0.5A DC). Rating 100mA @24V, update rate 250 ms. 16
(2)

Pulse outputs Open collector, max. 100 Hz 4
(2)

Sphere detector
inputs
Supports 1, 2 and 4 detector configurations mode
0.5ms detect update rate.
4
(2)

Analog outputs Analog output for flow control, pressure control
4-20mA, outputs floating. Resolution 14 bits, 0.075% FS.
4
Prover outputs Pulse outputs for proving applications. 1
Serial RS485/RS232 serial input for ultrasonic meter, printer or generic, 115kb. 2
Ethernet RJ45 Ethernet interface, TCP/IP. 2
Operating 0 to +60 C, Max.90% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Storage -20 to 70 C
Power supply External, 20 - 32 VDC, nominal 24 VDC, with redundant connections.
Processors 32-bit Freescale i.MX processor with math coprocessor, and FPGA.
Memory 50 MB Program, 32 MB Flash permanent, 64 kB EEPROM, 1 GB for report archive and audit trail.
Clock RTC 2 PPM, with internal lithium cell, Accuracy better than 1 s/day.
Watchdog Watchdog timer for general protection of the flow computer correct operation. 1

NOTES: (1) Total number of analog inputs + HART inputs = 6
(2) Total number of digital inputs + digital outputs + pulse outputs + density inputs + sphere detector inputs = 16

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS



















Flow-X series - DIN rail mounted solutions Part ##
Single stream flow computer enclosure with terminal screw block Flow-X/S
Dual stream flow computer enclosure with terminal screw block Flow-X/D






Flow-X series - Panel mounted solutions Part ##
Panel mounted enclosure with touch screen and station module Flow-X/P0
Panel mounted enclosure Flow-X/P0 with one single stream module Flow-X/P1
Panel mounted enclosure Flow-X/PX with two stream modules Flow-X/P2
Panel mounted enclosure Flow-X/PX with three stream modules Flow-X/P3
Panel mounted enclosure Flow-X/PX with four stream modules Flow-X/P4
Panel mounted enclosure with touch screen and station module with i-Button Flow-X/PI0
Panel mounted enclosure Flow-X/P0 with one single stream module with i-Button Flow-X/PI1
Panel mounted enclosure Flow-X/PX with two stream modules with i-Button Flow-X/PI2
Panel mounted enclosure Flow-X/PX with three stream modules with i-Button Flow-X/PI3
Panel mounted enclosure Flow-X/PX with four stream modules with i-Button Flow-X/PI4






Flow-X series 19 Rack mounted solutions Part ##
19" Rack mounted flow computer with 2 streams and enclosure Flow-X/R2
19" Rack mounted flow computer with 3 streams and enclosure Flow-X/R3
19" Rack mounted flow computer with 4 streams and enclosure Flow-X/R4
19" Rack mounted flow computer with 5 streams and enclosure Flow-X/R5
19" Rack mounted flow computer with 6 streams and enclosure Flow-X/R6
19" Rack mounted flow computer with 7 streams and enclosure Flow-X/R7
19" Rack mounted flow computer with 8 streams and enclosure Flow-X/R8






Flow-X series spare parts Part ##
Flow-X stream flow computer module (spare part) Flow-X/M
Flow-X/S Single stream rail mountable backplane enclosure Flow-X/S-X
Flow-X/D Dual stream rail mountable backplane enclosure Flow-X/D-X
Flow-X/R 19 Rack - empty Flow-X/R-X






Flow-X series software and documentation Part ##
Flow-X series technical reference manual set Flow-X/MAN
Flow-X series Basic Mode configuration software license Flow-X/SW-B
Flow-X series Expert Mode configuration software license Flow-X/SW-A
Flow-X series Expert Mode configuration software USB dongle Flow-X/SW-D






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IT has a continuing program of product research and development. Technical specifications and construction may change due to
improvements. This publication serves as general information only and all specifications are subject to confirmation by Spirit IT.

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