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FloBoss 103
Flow Manager
TM
The Cost-Effective Alternative
to Chart Recorders.
Flow Computer Division
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Say Goodbye to Chart Recorders...
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Manually gathering and
integrating charts is time
consuming, labor intensive, and
costly.
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Low accuracy, off-chart
readings, inking problems, and
malfunctions mean more lost
and unaccounted gas.
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Chart recorders provide few
capabilities beyond pressure
and temperature measurement.
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And to Complicated EFM Installations...
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Typical EFM installations
are a maze of solar panels,
battery boxes, radios,
antennas, and wiring
making installation difficult
and costly.
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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
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The FloBoss 103 provides fast,
convenient, and inexpensive
electronic retrieval of gas flow
data locally or remotely.
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The FloBoss 103 delivers higher
accuracy and eliminates chart
problems. The result, less lost
and unaccounted gas.
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The FloBoss 103 integrates
batteries, communication cards,
and sensor into a single, easyto-install unit.
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The FloBoss 103 Mission
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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.
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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
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The FloBoss 103 provides these outstanding
functional features:
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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
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Gas flow is calculated for
both volume and energy in
accordance with the 1992
AGA Report No. 3.
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AGA 8 compressibility
calculations use Detail,
Gross I, or Gross II
methods.
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Meter setup is made quick
and easy using fill-in-theblanks data entry.
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Historical Databases
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The FloBoss 103 maintains
API Chapter 21.1 compliant
historical archives for
measured and calculated
values, and events/alarms.
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Up to 35 standard history
points can be archived on an
hourly and daily basis for up
to 35 days.
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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
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The Event Log records
the last 240 parameter
changes and power
on/off cycles.
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The Alarm Log records
the last 240 occurrences
of alarms (set or clear).
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The logs can be viewed,
saved to a disk file, or
printed by using
ROCLINK 800 software.
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Data Security
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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
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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
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Spontaneous Report-By
-Exception (SRBX)
communication allows
the FloBoss 103 to
automatically report any
alarm to a host
computer.
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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
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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.
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Pass-through reduces the
cost of communication when
several devices are
geographically grouped.
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Pass-through is available for
use with RS485, RS232, or
dial-up modem connections.
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PID Loop Control
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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.
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The PID loop has its
own user-defined input,
output, and override
capability.
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Logic and Sequencing Control
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Analog and discrete
sequencing control is
implemented through a
Function Sequence Table
(FST).
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The FST defines the
actions to be performed
by the FloBoss 103
through a series of
Functions.
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The FST is developed
using ROCLINK 800
software.
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ROCLINK 800 Configuration Interface
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ROCLINK 800 is the easyto-use software for
configuration and
downloading data.
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Compatible with most other
FloBoss and ROC products
for convenience in mixedproduct installations.
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On-line Help screens get
first-time users up and
running quickly.
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FloBoss 103 Technical Features
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High-Accuracy Dual-Variable Sensor
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32-bit Processor
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Built-in Battery Pack
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Communications Cards / Radio
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Termination / I/O Board
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Rugged CSA-Approved Design
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Local Operator Display
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Solar Panel and Mast
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FloBoss 103 Component Overview
Battery Pack
& Charger
LCD
Processor
Memory
Backup
Termination
Board
Modem / RS232
Backplane
Dual-Variable Sensor
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High-Accuracy Dual-Variable Sensor
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Dual-variable sensor uses
Rosemount capacitance
cell technology.
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Measures static and
differential pressure.
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Accuracy is +0.1%
standard or +0.075%
optional.
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High stability design means
less calibration.
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Exclusive co-planer flange
for easy installation.
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32-Bit Processor / Backplane
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High performance 32-bit
processor is designed for
low-power applications.
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Memory consists of:
Backplane
– 128 Kb flash boot ROM
– 2 Mb flash program ROM
– 512 Kb of data RAM
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All boards plug into a
backplane making removal
and replacement quick and
easy.
Processor
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Built-In Battery Pack
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Rechargeable lead acid
batteries provide more than
15 days of autonomy, at
one modem poll per day,
without recharging.
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A 2- or 5-Watt solar panel
will operate the FloBoss
103 indefinitely in a typical
installation.
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Real-time clock and static
RAM are backed up with a
3.6v lithium battery.
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Communications Cards / Radio
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Local Operator Interface port
uses RS-232C format.
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Standard RS-485 port is
configurable for 600 to
19.2 K baud.
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Communication to a Host is
supported by an optional RS232 or modem card, or built-in
spread spectrum radio.
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Available protocols include ROC
or Modbus Slave (ASCII or
RTU).
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Termination / I/O Board
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2 or 3-wire RTD element input
is built-in.
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Diagnostic inputs for internal
voltage, battery voltage, and
enclosure/battery temperature
are built-in.
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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
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The base FloBoss 103 is approved
for use in Class I, Division 1 and
Division 2 areas.
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The Solar Panel and Mast Assembly
are approved for use in Class I,
Division 2 areas only.
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Housing and end caps are die-cast
aluminum alloy with iridite plating
and paint.
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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)
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Flow information is scrolled
on a two-line liquid crystal
display (LCD) when
activated by the user.
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Top line displays values
(8 numerals) and bottom
line displays descriptions
(5 alpha-numeric
characters).
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Information displayed is
configured by the user
according to their needs.
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Solar Panel and Mast (Optional)
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Optional solar panel and
mast attach to the top of
the FloBoss 103.
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Solar panel can be
positioned 360 degrees in
azimuth and 90 degrees in
elevation for optimal sun
coverage.
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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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