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D 127 Datasheet

D 127 Datasheet
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D 127 Datasheet

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The F127 Differential Flow Computer is engineered for calculating corrected liquid volume with temperature compensation, suitable for extreme weather conditions such as polar regions, salty offshore environments, and hot deserts. It is ideal for applications like fuel consumption measurement in engines on ships and locomotives.
Specifications
  • Temperature Range: -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
  • Enclosure: Robust aluminum or stainless steel 316L, IP67 / NEMA Type4X rated
  • Power Requirements: Loop or battery powered, 8 - 30V DC, 8 - 24V AC/DC, or 115 - 230V AC
  • Sensor Supply: 3 / 8.2 / 12 / 24V DC
  • Communication: Full Modbus RS232/485/TTL
  • Certification: ATEX and IECEx Intrinsically Safe for gas and dust applications
Features
  • Displays compensated differential flow rate, total, and accumulated total
  • Processes various signal types: Sine wave, NAMUR, NPN/PNP pulse, Reed-switch, Active pulse signals, PT100
  • Scaled pulse output and analog output (0)4 - 20mA or 0 - 10V DC
  • Auto backup of settings and running totals
Display and Configuration
The F127 features a large display with configurable engineering units and a user-friendly menu. Configuration settings are password protected and stored in EEPROM memory.
Pulse and Analog Outputs
  • Pulse Output: Scaleable, user-defined pulse length, max frequency 500Hz
  • Analog Output: Updated eight times per second, user-defined relation to flow rate
Enclosures
Available in various types, all ATEX and IECEx approved. Options include GRP panel mount, aluminum field mount, and stainless steel 316L enclosures.
Applications
Suitable for harsh weather conditions and used in fuel consumption calculations for diesel engines, generators, and burners. An alternative basic model is the F116.
Wiring and Connections
Detailed wiring diagrams are provided for different configurations, including power supply and communication types.
Technical Specifications Overview
  • Power Supply and Communication Types: Options include 8-24V AC/DC and 115-230V AC. Modbus communication is available in RS485 (2-wire and 4-wire) and RS232. Analog output types include passive and active 4-20mA.
  • Input and Output Configurations: Flowmeter input type: Pulse with various signal types (e.g., coil, sine wave, NPN/PNP). Temperature input type: PT100 (2 or 3-wire) with a range of -100°C to +200°C. Digital outputs include pulse outputs with configurable frequency and length.
  • Hazardous Area Applications: Certified for ATEX and IECEx for use in intrinsically safe applications. Suitable for gas and dust environments with specific temperature and dust layer limitations.
  • Display and Data Protection: High-intensity reflective LCD with optional backlight for safe areas. EEPROM backup for settings and running totals with password protection.
  • Enclosure Types: Various enclosures available, including panel mount, wall/field mount, and stainless steel options. Enclosures are rated IP65 to IP67 and NEMA Type4X for environmental protection.
  • Standards and Directives: Complies with EMC, Low Voltage, RoHS, ATEX, and IECEx directives. Intrinsically safe and explosion-proof options available.
  • Signal Inputs and Outputs: Flowmeter inputs support a wide range of signal types and frequencies. Temperature inputs offer high accuracy and programmable ranges. Digital outputs provide configurable pulse outputs for various applications.
  • Additional Notes: Communication type CT is not allowed in IIC applications. Power supply type PD is not suitable for IIC applications. Using reference voltages at maximum load can significantly reduce battery life.
Additional Features
Options for hazardous environments, backlighting, and specific temperature input ranges are available. The document emphasizes that specifications are subject to change.
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D 127 Datasheet-1

Your success counts Differential Flow Computer with temperature compensation for corrected liquid volume with pulse and analog outputs Application examples: Salty Off-Shore conditions Extreme cold weather at polar regions The F-Series is your first and safest choice for field mount indicators in safe and hazardous area • Displays compensated differential flow rate (consumption), applications. Especially in harsh weather conditions total and accumulated. total. like rain, snow, salty atmospheres and temperatures • Supply & return line: displays temp. and compensated flow rate. • Ability to process all types of signals: Sine wave (coil), NAMUR, NPN/PNP pulse, Reed-switch, Active pulse signals. Advantages • Robust aluminum or stainless steel 316L field enclosure (IP67 / NEMA Type4X). It is so rugged, a truck can even stand on it! • Intrinsically Safe available - ATEX and IECEx approval for gas and dust applications. • Programming can be done by your own crew, with the sensible menu-driven structure, saving cost and irritation. Know one, know them all! • Very diverse mounting possibilities: walls, pipes, panels or directly onto outdoor sensors! PT100 - 2 or 3 wire. • Scaled pulse output according to differential / sum acc. total. • Negative or decreasing total indication. • Analog output according to compensated differential flow rate (consumption). • Full Modbus communication RS232/485/TTL. • Power requirements: Loop or battery powered, 8 - 30V DC, 8 - 24V AC/DC or 115 - 230V AC. • Sensor supply 3 / 8.2 / 12 / 24V DC. • Auto backup of

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Your success counts The flowcomputer Model F127 has been developed to calculate The display has large 17mm (0.67”) and 8mm (0.31”) digits which corrected differential liquid volume at normal conditions for can be set to show flow rate, total and temperature. On-screen generic products. A typical application is the measurement of engineering units are easily configured from a comprehensive fuel consumption by engines for power generators, e.g. on board menu. The accumulated total registers up to 11 digits and is ships and locomotives. The usual difficulties encountered in backed-up in EEPROM memory...

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Your success counts Overview application F127 The F-Series is your first and safest choice for field mount indicators in safe and hazardous area applications. Especially in harsh weather conditions like rain, snow, salty atmospheres and temperatures between -40°C up to +80°C (-40°F up to 176°F). Fuel consumption calculation for diesel engines on board of ships or locomotives, generators or burners. Alternative basic model: F116. Signal input The flowcomputer measures the uncorrected volumetric flow and temperature in both supply and return line. The F127 will accept most pulse input signals for...

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Your success counts Enclosures Various types of enclosures can be selected, all ATEX and IECEx approved. The F127 is supplied in an GRP panel mount enclosure as standard, which can be converted to an IP67 / NEMA Type4X GRP field mount enclosure by the addition of a back case. Most popular is our robust aluminum field mount enclosure which is also available with an extended backcover with undrilled preparation for direct meter mounting at the back side. It is so rugged, even a truck can stand on it! For the most challenging environments we have a durable high grade Stainless steel 316L enclosure....

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Typical wiring diagrams F127 Configuration example F127-P-AP-CH-EL-OT-(PX)-TP-XX-ZX Temperature Temperature input input type TP:type TP: PT100 3-wire PT100 3-wire Supply Supply Signal Signal Temperature Temperature input input type TP:type TP: PT100 3-wire PT100 Supply Supply Supply Supply Temperature Temperature input input type TP:type TP: PT100 3-wire PT100 3-wire Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Temperature Temperature input input type TP:type TP: PT100 3-wire PT100 Supply Supply Modbus communication Modbus communication type CI: RS485type - 4 wire CB: RS232 Signal...

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Configuration example IIB and IIC Your- battery success F127-P-(AP)-EL-TP-PB-XI powered counts unit Hazardous area applications Configuration example IIB / IIIC and IIC The F127-XI has been certified according ATEX and IECEx by F127-P-(AP)-(CT)-EL-TP-(OT)-PC-XI - Battery powered unit DEKRA for use in Intrinsically Safe applications with an ambient temperature of -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F). HAZARDOUS AREA For equipment category Dust, zone 20 (1 D / EPL Da), the maximum ambient temperature is limited to 50°C (+122°F) and a SAFE AREA Dust: II 1 D Ex ia IIIC T200 100 °C Da. • The IECEx markings...

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Your success counts Configuration example IIB / IIIC and IIC - F127-P-AP-CT-EL-OT-(PX)-TP-XI - Output loop powered HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA Modbus communication type CT: TTL Please note: communciation type CT is not allowed in IIC applications. Temperature input type TP: PT100 3-wire * Note: Communication only allowed when configured as IIB / IIIC. Signal Signal Common ground ISOLATOR: I.S. Certified Isolator TTL to RS232 / RS422 / TTL Flow meter input type: P pulse Flow meter input type: P pulse Pulse output type OT: passive transistor POWER SUPPLY e.g. MTL 5525 and / or REPEATER e.g. MTL 5541...

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Your success counts Configuration example IIB / IIIC and IIC - F127-P-AF-CT-EL-OT-PD-TA-XI - Power requirement 16 - 30V DC HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA Modbus communication type CT: TTL Please note: communciation type CT is not allowed in IIC applications. Common ground ISOLATOR: I.S. Certified Isolator TTL to RS232 / RS422 / TTL * Note: Communication only allowed when configured as IIB / IIIC. Circuit depends on type of signal TOTAL Co OF ALL CONNECTED ANALOG APPARATUS IN IIC APPLICATIONS MAY NOT EXCEED 66nF MINUS 17nF (17nF IS USED BY THE ANALOG OUTPUT SIGNAL TERMINAL 7 + 8). Common ground Flow...

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Your success counts Type High intensity reflective numeric and alphanumeric LCD, UV-resistant. Dimensions 90 x 40mm (3.5” x 1.6”). Digits Seven 17mm (0.67”) and eleven 8mm (0.31”) digits. Various symbols and measuring units. Refresh rate User definable: fast, 1sec , 3sec, 15sec, 30sec, off. Option ZB Transflective LCD with white LED-backlight. Intensitiy can be adjusted in the configuration menu. Good readings in full sunlight and darkness. Window Polycarbonate window. Sealing Silicone. Control keys Three industrial micro-switch keys. UV-resistant silicone keypad. Only available for safe area...

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