FloBoss 103 Flow Manager

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The Cost-Effective Alternative to Chart Recorders.

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Say Goodbye to Chart Recorders...

Manually gathering and integrating charts is time consuming, labor intensive, and costly. Low accuracy, off-chart readings, inking problems, and malfunctions mean more lost and unaccounted gas. Chart recorders provide few capabilities beyond pressure and temperature measurement.

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And to Complicated EFM Installations...

Typical EFM installations are a maze of solar panels, battery boxes, radios, antennas, and wiring making installation difficult and costly. Engineering these installations can be time consuming, and the end result may not meet performance expectations.

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And Hello to the FloBoss 103

The FloBoss 103 provides fast, convenient, and inexpensive electronic retrieval of gas flow data locally or remotely. The FloBoss 103 delivers higher accuracy and eliminates chart problems. The result, less lost and unaccounted gas. The FloBoss 103 integrates batteries, communication cards, and sensor into a single, easyto-install unit.
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The FloBoss 103 Mission

To fulfill the need for a high-performance, compact single-run flow computer that is the ideal replacement for the traditional paper chart recorders used in natural gas flow measurement. To provide API Chapter 21.1 compliant flow measurement in a unit that is self contained -i.e., batteries and communications are built-in. All you need to add is an RTD and a 2- or 5Watt solar panel for full functionality.

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Functional Overview

The FloBoss 103 provides these outstanding functional features:

AGA Flow Calculations Historical Databases Event and Alarm Logs Data Security Embedded Communications Spontaneous Report-by-Exception (SRBX) Host Communication Pass-Through Communication Closed-loop PID Control Logic and Sequencing Control ROCLINK 800 Configuration Interface
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AGA Flow Calculations

Gas flow is calculated for both volume and energy in accordance with the 1992 AGA Report No. 3. AGA 8 compressibility calculations use Detail, Gross I, or Gross II methods. Meter setup is made quick and easy using fill-in-theblanks data entry.

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Historical Databases

The FloBoss 103 maintains API Chapter 21.1 compliant historical archives for measured and calculated values, and events/alarms. Up to 35 standard history points can be archived on an hourly and daily basis for up to 35 days. An extended history database supports data logging at intervals from 1 to 60 minutes, giving operators the flexibility to meet the needs of advanced applications.
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Event and Alarm Logs

The Event Log records the last 240 parameter changes and power on/off cycles. The Alarm Log records the last 240 occurrences of alarms (set or clear).

The logs can be viewed, saved to a disk file, or printed by using ROCLINK 800 software.

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Data Security

A maximum of 16 log-on identifiers (IDs) for operators can be stored. The log-on ID entered into ROCLINK 800 must match one of the stored IDs for the unit to communicate. Both the operator interface and host can have the same security. Security levels may be determined by user and access level.

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Embedded Communications

The FloBoss 103 offers a built-in EIA-485 port and an optional EIA-232 port or dialup modem port for host communications. An optional spread-spectrum radio interface supports either FreeWave M-Series or MaxStream 9X Stream spread-spectrum radios that fit entirely within the FloBoss 103 enclosure.

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SRBX Communication

Spontaneous Report-By -Exception (SRBX) communication allows the FloBoss 103 to automatically report any alarm to a host computer. SRBX can be performed over dial-up modem or serial line to a host that is set up for receiving field-initiated calls.
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Pass-Through Communications

Pass-through gives the FloBoss 103 the capability to pass information between a host and devices connected to the FloBoss 103 that use ROC or Modbus protocol. Pass-through reduces the cost of communication when several devices are geographically grouped. Pass-through is available for use with RS485, RS232, or dial-up modem connections.
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PID Loop Control

PID (Proportional, Integral, and Derivative) closed-loop control provides stable operation of a feedback control loop that employs a regulating device, such as a control valve. The PID loop has its own user-defined input, output, and override capability.
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Logic and Sequencing Control

Analog and discrete sequencing control is implemented through a Function Sequence Table (FST). The FST defines the actions to be performed by the FloBoss 103 through a series of Functions. The FST is developed using ROCLINK 800 software.
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ROCLINK 800 Configuration Interface

ROCLINK 800 is the easyto-use software for configuration and downloading data. Compatible with most other FloBoss and ROC products for convenience in mixedproduct installations. On-line Help screens get first-time users up and running quickly.

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FloBoss 103 Technical Features

High-Accuracy Dual-Variable Sensor 32-bit Processor

Built-in Battery Pack

Communications Cards / Radio Termination / I/O Board Rugged CSA-Approved Design Local Operator Display

Solar Panel and Mast

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FloBoss 103 Component Overview

LCD Battery Pack & Charger

Processor Memory Backup

Termination Board

Modem / RS232

Backplane

Dual-Variable Sensor
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High-Accuracy Dual-Variable Sensor

Dual-variable sensor uses Rosemount capacitance cell technology.

Measures static and differential pressure.

Accuracy is +0.1% standard or +0.075% optional. High stability design means less calibration. Exclusive co-planer flange for easy installation.
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32-Bit Processor / Backplane

High performance 32-bit processor is designed for low-power applications.

Memory consists of:

128 Kb flash boot ROM 2 Mb flash program ROM

Backplane

512 Kb of data RAM

All boards plug into a backplane making removal and replacement quick and easy.

Processor

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Built-In Battery Pack

Rechargeable lead acid batteries provide more than 15 days of autonomy, at one modem poll per day, without recharging. A 2- or 5-Watt solar panel will operate the FloBoss 103 indefinitely in a typical installation. Real-time clock and static RAM are backed up with a 3.6v lithium battery.
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Communications Cards / Radio

Local Operator Interface port uses RS-232C format. Standard RS-485 port is configurable for 600 to 19.2 K baud. Communication to a Host is supported by an optional RS232 or modem card, or built-in spread spectrum radio. Available protocols include ROC or Modbus Slave (ASCII or RTU).
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Termination / I/O Board

2 or 3-wire RTD element input is built-in. Diagnostic inputs for internal voltage, battery voltage, and enclosure/battery temperature are built-in.

Optional I/O board provides 6 channels of I/O that are switchselectable in combinations of analog and discrete inputs and outputs, and pulse inputs.

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Rugged, CSA-Approved Design

The base FloBoss 103 is approved for use in Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 areas.

The Solar Panel and Mast Assembly are approved for use in Class I, Division 2 areas only.
Housing and end caps are die-cast aluminum alloy with iridite plating and paint. Field wiring routes through sidemounted conduit ports and connects to the termination board located behind a removeable endcap.
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Local Operator Display (Optional)

Flow information is scrolled on a two-line liquid crystal display (LCD) when activated by the user. Top line displays values (8 numerals) and bottom line displays descriptions (5 alpha-numeric characters). Information displayed is configured by the user according to their needs.
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Solar Panel and Mast (Optional)

Optional solar panel and mast attach to the top of the FloBoss 103.

Solar panel can be positioned 360 degrees in azimuth and 90 degrees in elevation for optimal sun coverage. The 2-Watt panel measures only 4 by 6.25 inches and the 5-Watt only 8.75 by 9 inches.

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Go with Emerson Process Management!

For detailed information on the FloBoss 103 and other great Flow Computer Division products, contact your Emerson Process Management Representative or call: 1-800-807-0730 (U.S. & Canada only) 1-641-754-3449 (Worldwide) You can also visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.EmersonProcess.com/flow
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