Corus PTZ

Gas Volume converter

User's Guide
V1.3 / July 2004
A 112 636
Corus OM Manual_CORUS_GUIDE_V13_eng
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 PRODUCT PRESENTATION ......................................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 OPERATING PRINCIPLE ..........................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 OVERALL DIMENSIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................................5
1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS ..............................................................................................................................................................................5
2 SYNOPTIC OF THE PRODUCT ...................................................................................................................................6
2.1 HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE ..................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 METROLOGICAL SEALING SCHEME........................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 CUSTOMER SEALING..............................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4 METROLOGICAL LABEL .........................................................................................................................................................................8
3 METROLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS AND INPUTS/OUTPUTS.........................................................................9
3.1 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT .............................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 PRESSURE MEASUREMENT.....................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 COMPRESSIBILITY RATIO CALCULATION .............................................................................................................................................10
3.4 CONVERSION FACTOR CALCULATION ..................................................................................................................................................11
3.5 VOLUMES METERING...........................................................................................................................................................................11
3.6 VOLUMES METERING...........................................................................................................................................................................12
4 NON-METROLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS AND INPUTS/OUTPUTS ............................................................13
4.1 TAMPER INPUT ....................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.2 COHERENCE LF INPUT ........................................................................................................................................................................13
4.3 ON/OFF INPUTS ....................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.4 ON/OFF OUTPUTS.................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.5 INSTANTANEOUS FLOWS .....................................................................................................................................................................14
5 COMMUNICATION ......................................................................................................................................................15
5.1 OPTICAL PORT .....................................................................................................................................................................................15
5.2 RS232 PORT ........................................................................................................................................................................................15
6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................16
6.1 DATABASE ..........................................................................................................................................................................................16
6.2 ALARMS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.3 ALARMS RESET ...................................................................................................................................................................................21
6.4 SWITCHES AND DATA ACCESS .............................................................................................................................................................22
7 USER INTERFACE........................................................................................................................................................23
7.1 USE OF THE KEYBOARD .......................................................................................................................................................................24
7.2 'INDEX' MENU....................................................................................................................................................................................24
7.3 'VALUE' MENU ..................................................................................................................................................................................24
7.4 'ALARM' MENU..................................................................................................................................................................................24
7.5 'DATA' MENU .....................................................................................................................................................................................25
7.6 'CONFIG' MENU .................................................................................................................................................................................25
8 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE.............................................................................31
8.1 FIXING .................................................................................................................................................................................................31
8.2 CONNECTORS AND TERMINALS ...........................................................................................................................................................31
8.3 INSTALLATION OF THE SENSORS..........................................................................................................................................................33
8.4 POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................................................................................................33
8.5 PROGRAMMING ...................................................................................................................................................................................35
9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................................36
9.1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................................................................36
9.2 MARKING RELATIVE TO ATEX - ZONE ..............................................................................................................................................36
9.3 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................................................................36

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Product presentation

Corus PTZ is a type 1 gas volume converter that can be configured as a T, PT or PTZ version.
It is designed to calculate gas volumes under base conditions, based on a volume at metering
conditions, a temperature, a pressure, a compressibility. Its volume input is a low frequency one
that can be connected to any Ex compliant gas meter that provides such information.
Corus PTZ belongs to a new generation of volume converters that are designed to achieve a high
level of performance thanks to a powerful electronic equipment. Based on the use of flash memory,
its architecture allows the download of a new firmware release through a laptop without board
modification.
Corus PTZ is approved according the new European standard (EN 12405) and it can be used for
commercial and fiscal gas transactions. According to the European regulation, it bears the CE
marking and complies with the following directives:

• 1989/336/EEC (electromagnetic directive)

• 1994/9/EC (potentially explosive atmospheres directive)

Corus PTZ provides the following functions :

• acquisition and integration of the volume measured by the meter
• measurement of gas temperature and gas pressure
• calculation of the compressibility factor (PTZ version)
• calculation of the conversion factor and of the volume in base conditions using a T,PT or PTZ
conversion
• calculation of the measured and converted flow rates
• display of the measured and calculated data
• management of alarms
• management of a large database
• multiple communication channels for local and remote operations
• on/off inputs and outputs

1.2 Operating principle

The gas meter measures a volume of gas at metering conditions (Vm), under specific pressure
(Pm) and temperature (Tm) conditions. This volume is converted into a volume at base conditions
by Corus PTZ according to EN 12405:
P Tb Zb
Vb = ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ Vm = C ⋅ Vm
Pb T Z

where :
• V = Volume at measuring conditions
• Vb = Converted volume at reference (base) conditions
• T = Gas temperature at metering conditions
• Tb = Reference (base) absolute temperature
• Pm = Gas absolute pressure at metering conditions
• Pb = Reference (base) absolute pressure

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 • Z = Gas compressibility factor at metering conditions
• Zb = Gas compressibility factor at reference (base) conditions
• C = Conversion factor

1.3 Main characteristics

Type of device : Type 1 converter

Type of conversion : T, PT, PTZ
Box material : Polycarbonate
Box external dimensions : L = 22.2 cm
W = 8.6 cm
H = 14.5 cm
Overall weight (without cables) : ca. 1.5kg
Ambient temperature range : [ -25°C ; +55°C ]
Gas temperature range : [ -40°C ; +70°C ]
IP degree : IP65 according to EN 60529
Power supply : Internal battery
• Minimum voltage : 2,6 VDC
• Nominal voltage : 3,3 VDC
• Maximum voltage : 3,7 VDC
: External Ex power supply module
• Minimum voltage : 6 VDC
• Nominal voltage : 10 VDC
• Maximum voltage : 12 VDC
Pressure sensor : External piezo-resistive sensor
Temperature probe : Platinum probe
(Pt1000 according to EN 60751)
Volume input : low frequency input (2 Hz Max)
Potentially explosive atmospheres rating : Group II, category 1 device :
II 1G ia IIC T4

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1.4 Overall dimensions

1.5 Main components

Programming Programming Battery Fuse Battery

Display Switch Connector Connector
125mA

VALUE

bar 15 .698 = P
°C 13.5 = T
1.0035 = Z/Z0
5.6454 = C
m3 / h 155 4.56 = Qm Customer
Nm3 / h 184 3.96 = Qb
Switch

Metrology Shield

J1 J3

123456 123 J5 125mA J6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12345
123456 1234

J2 J4

Keyboard µC
Programming Flash Extension Slot
Connection Connector Memory (J3 Connector)

SRAM
Memory

Modem
Fixing

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2 SYNOPTIC OF THE PRODUCT

Corus PTZ is delivered in a IP65 wall-mounted device designed in a tight polycarbonate enclosure.
A hinge on the left of the box makes any operation on the field very easy, providing a clear access
to all major parts of the product (terminals, switches, internal battery,…)
Corus PTZ is built with three electronic boards :
• a display board , that includes the liquid crystal display
• a 'CPU' board that holds the heart of the product (the microcontroller and its direct peripherals:
RAM and flash memories, …)
• an 'I/O' board , that gathers all terminals, the pressure and temperature acquisition circuits, the
LF and tamper inputs, the digital inputs and outputs, the RS232 and the internal battery.
Note : two components in Corus PTZ integrate firmware :
• one micro-controller on the CPU board
• one specific chip on the I/O board that is dedicated to pulse acquisition, pressure and
temperature measurement.

2.1 Hardware architecture

Optional board I/O board

Internal slot for
future optional program. analog
interface
board front-end
metrology
ASSP
LF+tamper LF1 input
LF2 input
keyboard inputs tamper input
prog
CPU board switch
TxD
program. RxD
interface RS232 DTR
+6V
microcontroller +0V
+ direct periph.

on/off on/off output #1

outputs on/off output #2
optical port
LCD board on/off on/off input #1
inputs on/off input #2

INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

customer
switch power ext+
Unconverted volume: supply ext-
00000000.000m3
ry

Converted volume:
tte

00000000.000Nm3
ba

2.2 Metrological sealing scheme

The metrological sealing protects the access:

• to all metrological components
• to all connections to the sensors and to the meter
• to the prog switch that is used to configure access to metrological data (see §6.4)
The standard sealing is made up of two plates that cover respectively the CPU board and the
metrological part of the I/O board. These plates can be sealed as indicated below :

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 1:metrological plate protected by seal
2: metrological plate protected by seal
3: inviolable metrological label

2.3 Customer sealing

It is possible to place on the right top corner and/or on the right bottom corner of the box a non-
metrological seal (called customer seal) to prevent any access to the enclosure of Corus PTZ. Any
attempt to open the box lets permanent visible marks on the seal or on the enclosure.
This seal notably protects the access to:
• the non-metrological interfaces
• the customer switch that is used to configure access to customer data (see §6.4)
• the battery

INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

P = 15.698 bar
T = 13.5 °C
Z/Z0 = 1.0035
C = 5.6454
Qm = 1554.56 m3/ h
Qb = 1843.96 Nm3 / h

1 : customer seals

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2.4 Metrological label

A label is provided on the top of the product for the metrological marking and the CE marking. This
label is inviolable: it cannot be unstuck without being destroyed. This label provides the following
data:
• name of the manufacturer ( Actaris)
• serial number of the device
• manufacturing date
• LF input pulse weight
• ambient temperature range
• conversion formula: T, PT or PTZ S-GERG88
• nature of the gas
• serial number and range of the pressure sensor (PT and PTZ version)
• serial number and range of the temperature sensor
• reference pressure
• reference temperature
• metrological approval file number
• CE marking and data required by the potentially explosive atmospheres regulation

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3 METROLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS AND INPUTS/OUTPUTS

3.1 Temperature measurement

Corus PTZ is provided with a four wires Pt1000 temperature sensor that is in accordance with
IEC/EN 60751 (1000Ω resistance at 0°C). Its four wires mounting provides a high accuracy by
eliminating the resistance of the cable.
The temperature sensor has an IP67 protection degree according to EN 60529 and is delivered
with a cable length of either 2.50m or 0.80m. Its operating range (gas temperature range) is
[-40°C ; +70°C].
The temperature measurement period is programmable from 1 to 30 seconds. This data is
protected by the metrological switch. When the display is ‘On’ , this period is forced to 1 second.
Whenever the temperature leaves the operating range defined by two minimal and maximal
temperature thresholds or whenever a temperature sensor failure is detected, a temperature
metrological alarm is generated (see §6.2.2)

3.2 Pressure measurement

3.2.1 T version
When used as a T converter, Corus PTZ uses a fixed pressure that is calculated according to the
following formula:

(
pressure = 1.01325 bar + gas.rel.press. − 1.202 ⋅ 10 −4 bar/m ⋅ altitude )
where:
• pressure = fixed pressure used for the T conversion
• gas.rel.pres = gas fixed relative pressure to be programmed into the device
• altitude = altitude of the installation to be programmed into the device
3.2.2 PT and PTZ versions

When used as a PT or PTZ converter, Corus PTZ is provided with an external absolute piezo-
resistive pressure sensor providing a rangeability higher than 11. Two (2) operating pressure range
are available :
• 0,9 bara to 10 bara
• 7,2 bara to 80 bara
The sensor is made into a stainless steel enclosure and has an IP66 protection degree according to
EN 60529. It can withstand an overpressure of 1.25 times its maximal pressure (12.5 or 100 bara)
for 30 minutes. It is equipped with a G1/4 (BSP) male terminal that allows its direct connection to
the gas meter or to the gas pipe. It is delivered with a cable length of either 2.50m or 0.80m.
All pressure sensors are delivered with their own characterization coefficients (12) that must be
programmed into the converter so that the accuracy required by EN 12405 can be reached over the
whole pressure and temperature range.
The pressure measurement period is programmable from 1 to 30 seconds. This data is protected
by the metrological switch. When the display is ‘On’ , this period is forced to 1 second.

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 Whenever the pressure leaves the operating range defined by two minimal and maximal pressure
thresholds or whenever a pressure sensor failure is detected, a pressure metrological alarm is
generated (see §6.2.1)

3.3 Compressibility ratio calculation

Corus PTZ can be programmed to display either Zb/Z or Z/Zb (this choice is a metrological
parameter).

3.3.1 T and PT versions

When configured as a T or PT converter, Corus PTZ uses a constant value as compressibility

factor. This value (Zb/Z or Z/Zb fixed ratio) can be set by programming.
3.3.2 PTZ version

Corus PTZ calculates the compressibility factor:

• At a programmable period from 1s to 30s if the display is off (same period than P and T
acquisition)
• every second if the display is on

When configured as a PTZ converter, Corus PTZ computes the compressibility ratio of the gas
using of the following formula :
¾ S-GERG88
¾ AGANX19 standard
¾ AGANX19 modified
¾ AGA8
¾ 16 Coefficients (Table of Z)
According to the selected formula, the following data are then necessary and must be programmed
into the device :

S-GERG AGANX19 AGA8

(Std. or Mod. )
%CO2 D D D
%N2 D D
%H2 D
HSV (Cv) D
Specific gravity D D D
Prd D
Trd D

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 According the selected formula, gas composition has to be into following range :
S-GERG : AGANX19 AGA8
• 0% < %CO2 < 30% • 0% < %CO2 < 30% • 0% < %CO2 < 30%
• 0% < %H2 < 10% • 0% < %N2 < 50% • 0% < %N2 < 50%
• 0.55 < SG < 0.9 • 0.55 < SG < 0.9 • 0.55 < SG < 0.9
• 5.27 < Cv (kWh) < 13.33

3.4 Conversion factor calculation

Corus PTZ calculates the conversion factor:

• At a programmable period from 1s to 30s if the display is off (same period than P and T
acquisition)
• every second if the display is on
The calculation is done according to the formula defined in EN 12405:
P Tb Zb
C= ⋅ ⋅
Pb T Z
The reference pressure Pb and the reference temperature Tb must be programmed into the device.

3.5 Volumes metering

Corus PTZ manages two volume indexes and two under alarm volume counters:
• an unconverted index
• a converted index
• an under alarm unconverted counter
• a total converted counter
The two indexes are available in the 'INDEX' menu of the display, whereas the under alarm
unconverted counter and the total converted counter can be found in the 'ALARM' (see §6.2).

3.5.1 Main LF input and unconverted volumes

Corus PTZ features a low frequency (LF) input that can work up to 2 hertz and that is used to meter
the unconverted volumes.
The pulses sent by the meter on this input (called “main LF input” or LF1) are balanced by the input
pulse weight and are added to the unconverted index. The input pulse weight can be chosen
among the following values:
• 0.001 m3/pulse
• 0.01 m3/pulse
• 0.1 m3/pulse
• 1 m3/pulse
• 10 m3/pulse
• 100 m3/pulse
• 1000 m3/pulse
The LF input can be associated to any gas meter that outputs LF signal or to any device that
provides an electrically compliant interface:
• dry contact
• static relay
• open collector or open drain output

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For its connection to the meter, it shares the same terminals (J3 and J4) and the same cable as the
coherence LF input (see §4.1) and as the tamper input (see §4.2).
Corus PTZ can be delivered with several different LF cables, in order to comply with all existing
types of meter connections. All cables are available with length of 0.80m or 2.50m.

3.5.2 Converted volumes

After every conversion, Corus PTZ updates its converted volumes: the converted index and the
total converted counter are increased by the unconverted volume metered since the last conversion
balanced by the conversion factor
3.5.3 Under alarm operation
As long as a metrological alarm occurs, volumes are managed as specified in EN 12405:
• the unconverted main index continues to be incremented
• the under alarm unconverted counter is incremented
• metering on the converted main index is stopped
• the total converted counter is incremented during the alarm using a conversion factor based on
pressure and temperature back-up values, if this function is activated with programmed values
Twelve monthly temperature and one pressure back-up values are available. They can be either:
• programmed into Corus PTZ
• automatically calculated by Corus PTZ from the measures done in the past (using the database)

normal operation operation under alarm

unconverted index Incremented Incremented

converted index Incremented Stopped

under alarm
Stopped Incremented
unconverted counter
incremented with
total converted counter Incremented
back-up values

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4 NON-METROLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS AND INPUTS/OUTPUTS

4.1 Tamper input

Corus PTZ manages a on/off tamper input that allows to detect any magnetic violation attempt on
meters that are equipped with an anti-tampering reed contact. This input shares the same terminals
(J3 and J4) and the same cable as the main LF input.
The tamper input can be put into one of the following modes:
• disabled
• normally open (NO)
• normally closed (NC)
When the input is enabled and not in its normal state, the device generates a tamper alarm that is
not metrological and that does therefore not impact the management of the unconverted and
converted indexes.

4.2 Coherence LF input

Corus PTZ features a second LF input called “coherence LF input” or LF2. This input shares the
same terminals (J3 and J4) and the same cable as the main LF input.
It allows to check the good operating of the metering function and of the pulse emitter of the meter.
If this function is activated, Corus PTZ constantly compares the number of pulses metered on both
LF inputs and generates a coherence alarm as soon as the spread between both inputs exceeds a
programmable threshold within a programmable period of time (see §6.2.3)
The coherence LF input and the coherence alarm are not metrological : they have no effect on the
unconverted and converted indexes.

4.3 On/off inputs

Corus PTZ features two on/off inputs that can be connected to different types of intrinsically safe
interfaces:
• reed contact
• static relay
• open collector or open drain output
The field of use of these inputs includes the connection to a safety valve to a delta pressure filter
status or to a station door opening contact.
The tamper input can be set into one of the following modes:
• disabled
• normally open (NO)
• normally closed (NC)
When any on/off input is enabled and not in its normal state, the device generates a
non-metrological alarm (see §6.2.4).

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4.4 On/off outputs

Corus PTZ features two on/off outputs that can be each configured :
• as an unconverted volume pulse output
• as a converted volume pulse output
• as an alarm output (standard mode)
• as an alarm output (limited mode)
• as a 4/20 mA output

4.4.1 Volume pulse output mode

When configured as unconverted or converted volume pulse outputs, on/off outputs behave like the
LF outputs of a meter:
• they are individually characterized by a pulse weight that can be configured to any value greater
or equal to the input pulse weight (see §3.5.1) among 0.001 m 3 /pulse, 0.01 m3/pulse,
0.1 m3/pulse, 1 m3/pulse, 10 m3/pulse, 100 m3/pulse, 1000 m3/pulse
• they generate a pulse every time the corresponding (unconverted or converted) index gets
increased by a value equal to the selected output pulse weight.
The time closed of the volume pulse outputs can be programmed (its default is value of 250ms).
Base volume outputs are automatically disabled as long as any metrological alarm is active.

4.4.2 Alarm output mode

Each alarm can be individually configured to activate the alarm outputs when triggered. The
activation duration of the alarm outputs can be selected. The alarm outputs can remain active:
• either as long as any alarm is active (standard mode)
• or as long as any alarm is active with a duration limit of 30 minutes (limited mode)

4.5 Instantaneous flows

Corus PTZ calculates every second the gas instantaneous unconverted and converted flows:
• the unconverted flow is derived from the incoming main LF signal
• the converted flow is calculated from the unconverted flow balanced by the conversion factor
Theses flows are indicative, not metrological. If the functions is activated, every time they are
updated, the instantaneous flows are compared respectively to:
• a minimal and maximal unconverted flow threshold
• a minimal and maximal converted flow threshold
When a flow rate leaves the range defined by the corresponding threshold, a flow alarm gets active
(see §6.2.7).

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5 COMMUNICATION

Corus PTZ provides two (2) communication ports that can be used simultaneously:
• an optical port
• a RS232 port

5.1 Optical port

Corus PTZ provides an asynchronous serial optical port that is compliant with the optical head used
with existing Actaris gas products.
This port can be used for serial asynchronous (start-stop) half-duplex communications. It operates
at 1200 baud, 2400 baud, 4800 baud, 9600 baud.
A disc made into a magnetic material is fixed under the cover and allows the mechanical fixing of
the optical head. The presence of an optical head is magnetically detected. This allows the optical
port to be by default in a power-down mode and to wake up automatically when necessary. In case
of failure, the magnetic detection can be overridden by turning on the user interface.

5.2 RS232 port

Corus PTZ features an insulated RS232 port that can be used for :
• local communication with a laptop through an intrinsic safe isolation
• remote communication through an external modem (either through an IS associated modem or
through an IS barrier connected to a classic modem)
The RS232 port provides the following signals:
• transmitted data (TxD)
• received data (RxD)
• data terminal ready (DTR)
As it is insulated, it needs to be externally supplied by a voltage between 6V and 12V. The terminal
(J6) that correspond to the serial port is located in the customer area:

J6.1 TxD
J6.2 RxD
J6.3 DTR
J6.4 Supply+
J6.5 Supply-

The RS232 port can be used for serial asynchronous (start-stop) full-duplex communications. It
operates at 300 baud, 1200 baud, 2400 baud, 4800 baud, 9600 baud, 19200 baud. The RS232 port
is by default in a power-down mode. When the connected device initiates a communication, it has
to take in account a wake up time of a few milliseconds.

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6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

6.1 Database

Corus PTZ manages six different logs :

• an hourly log
• a daily log
• a monthly log
• an interval log
• an event log
• a parameter log
6.1.1 Hourly Log

The hourly log contains up to 1440 records (2 months data) that include:
• the date and time
• the hourly unconverted consumption
• the hourly converted consumption
• the hourly under alarm unconverted consumption
• the hourly total converted consumption
• the minimum, maximum and average gas temperature
• the minimum, maximum and average gas pressure
• the minimum, maximum and average unconverted flow rate
• the minimum, maximum and average converted flow rate
• the status of the converter during the hour (presence of metrologic alarms, Date/Time change)

6.1.2 Daily Log

The daily log contains up to 124 records (4 months data) that include:
• the date and time
• the daily unconverted consumption
• the daily converted consumption
• the daily under alarm unconverted consumption
• the daily total converted consumption
• the minimum, maximum and average gas temperature
• the minimum, maximum and average gas pressure
• the minimum, maximum and average unconverted flow rate
• the minimum, maximum and average converted flow rate
• the status of the converter during the day (presence of metrologic alarms, Date/Time change)
The user can introduce a "gas hour" in Corus PTZ. All daily consumptions are stamped from the
gas hour to the gas hour of the next day.
6.1.3 Monthly Log

The daily log contains up to 24 records (2 years data) that include:

• the date and time
• the monthly unconverted consumption
• the monthly converted consumption
• the monthly under alarm unconverted consumption
• the monthly total converted consumption

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• the minimum, maximum and average gas temperature
• the minimum, maximum and average gas pressure
• the minimum, maximum and average unconverted flow rate
• the minimum, maximum and average converted flow rate
• the status of the converter during the month (presence of metrologic alarms, Date/Time change)
• the value of the main unconverted index at the end of the month
• the value of the main converted index at the end of the month
• the value of the unconverted counter at the end of the month
• the value of the converted counter at the end of the month
• the maximum unconverted consumption during the month (interval) with corresponding date/time
• the maximum converted consumption during the month (interval) with corresponding date/time

The user can introduce a "Gas day" in Corus PTZ. All monthly consumptions are stamped from the
gas day (at the gas hour) to the gas day of the next month (at the gas hour).
6.1.4 Interval Log

This log is made up of two parts:

• a fixed one
• a configurable one
The configurable part allows the user to build his own database structure according to his needs.
The fixed part includes the following data:
• the date and time
• the interval unconverted consumption
• the interval converted consumption
• the interval under alarm unconverted consumption
• the interval total converted consumption
• a status of the converter ((presence of metrologic alarms, Date/Time change)
In the configurable part, the user can select the following fields:
• the minimum, maximum and average gas temperature
• the minimum, maximum and average gas pressure
• the minimum, maximum and average unconverted flow rate
• the minimum, maximum and average converted flow rate
The value of the interval is programmable among 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 60 minutes. The
capacity of the interval log extends from 3100 (all optional fields selected) to 5900 (no optional field
selected).
6.1.5 Event Log

Corus PTZ logs the occurring of all main events (alarms, reset, switches change, programming,…).
For each event, following data are available :
• Date and time of the event
• Nature of the event
• Specific value (for some event only)
• Status
The event log has a capacity of 800 events and cannot be reset. It is circular: when it is full, every
new event replaces the oldest one.

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6.1.6 Parameter Log

Corus PTZ logs the modifications of the following key parameters:

• temperature specific data: alarm thresholds, …
• pressure specific data: alarm thresholds, coefficients, …
• compressibility ratio specific data: gas composition, calorific power, …
• conversion specific data : formula, …
• volume specific data: index, input pulse weight, …
• database specific or related data: interval length, gas hour and day, …
In case of modification of one of the above parameters, following information are stored :
• date and time
• nature of the parameter
• former value of the parameter
• new value of the parameter
• values of the unconverted and converted indexes
The parameters log has a capacity of 200 modifications and cannot be reset. It is circular: when it is
full, every new modification replaces the oldest one.

6.2 Alarms

Corus PTZ manages the following 19 alarms :

T low threshold
T high threshold
T sensor failure
P low threshold
P high threshold
P sensor failure
pulse inputs coherence
tamper input
on/off input #1
on/off input #2
C factor low threshold
C factor high threshold
base cons. high threshold
raw flow low threshold
raw flow high threshold
base flow low threshold
base flow high threshold
remaining battery life alarm
external power supply

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6.2.1 Pressure alarms

Pressure alarms occur:

• when the gas pressure is out of the operating range [Pmin ; Pmax]
• when the pressure sensor is out of order.
Corus PTZ manages three pressure alarms:
• a pressure low threshold alarm
• a pressure high threshold alarm
• a pressure sensor failure alarm
These alarms are automatically disabled when a T conversion is used.
When a pressure alarm occurs:
• the alarm icon and the 'P' icon are displayed (blinking during alarm is active)
• the incrementing of the main converted index is stopped
• if the alarm is due to a pressure sensor failure :
– pressure, compressibility and conversion factor are set to "not-available" on the display
• the total converted counter is incremented based on the back-up pressure value (if existing)
• the on/off outputs activated as alarm outputs are switched 'on' , if the corresponding alarm was
configured for alarm output
• the corresponding alarm is set into the 'ALARM' menu and is stamped into the event log
6.2.2 Temperature alarms

Temperature alarms occur:

• when the gas temperature is out of the operating range [Tmin ; Tmax]
• when the temperature sensor is out of order.
Corus PTZ manages three temperature alarms:
• a temperature low threshold alarm
• a temperature high threshold alarm
• a temperature sensor failure alarm
When a temperature alarm occurs:
• the alarm icon and the 'T' icon are displayed (blinking during alarm is active)
• the incrementing of the main converted index is stopped
• if the alarm is due to a temperature sensor failure :
– temperature, compressibility and conversion factor are set to "not-available" on the display
• the total converted counter is incremented based on the back-up temperature value (if existing)
• the on/off outputs activated as alarm outputs are switched 'on' , if the corresponding alarm was
configured for alarm output
• the corresponding alarm is set into the 'ALARM' menu and is stamped into the event log
6.2.3 LF coherence alarm

This alarm can be enabled or disabled by programming.

The user can program a number of pulses (Np) and a duration (Dp). If the difference between the
number of pulses on input LF1 and input LF2 is higher or equal to Np during a period Dp expressed
in days (see §4.2), Corus PTZ generates an alarm
This alarm is not metrological, meaning that it does not impact the management of the unconverted
and converted indexes.
When the alarm occurs:
• the alarm icon displayed
• the on/off outputs activated as alarm outputs are switched 'on' , if the LF coherence alarm was
configured for alarm output
• the LF coherence alarm is set into the 'ALARM' menu and is stamped into the event log

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6.2.4 Tamper alarm, on/off1 alarm, on/off2 alarm

These alarms can be enabled or disabled by programming.

When enabled, the tamper input and the on/off inputs can be set as normally open or normally
close (see §4.1 and §4.3). Then, when Corus PTZ detects that an input is not in its normal state,
the corresponding alarm is generated.
When such an alarm occurs:
• the alarm icon displayed
• the on/off outputs activated as alarm outputs are switched 'on' , if the alarm was configured for
alarm output
• the alarm is set into the 'ALARM' menu and is stamped into the event log

6.2.5 Conversion factor alarm

If this function is activated, Corus PTZ generates this alarm when the computed conversion factor
gets out of a programmed range (Cmin ; Cmax). This alarm is not metrological and is dedicated to
the control of the whole metering chain.
Corus PTZ manages two conversion factor alarms:
• conversion factor low threshold alarm
• conversion factor high threshold alarm
When a conversion factor alarm occurs:
• the alarm icon displayed
• the on/off outputs activated as alarm outputs are switched 'on' , if the alarm was configured for
alarm output
• the conversion factor alarm is set into the 'ALARM' menu and is stamped into the event log
6.2.6 Converted consumption alarm

Corus PTZ sets this alarm when the converted consumption during a given interval is higher than a
programmed threshold. The interval can be selected among:
• the current database interval
• the ongoing hour
• the ongoing day
• the ongoing month.
When the alarm occurs:
• the alarm icon displayed
• the on/off outputs activated as alarm outputs are switched 'on' , if the alarm was configured for
alarm output
• the alarm is set into the 'ALARM' menu and is stamped into the event log
6.2.7 Flow-rate alarms

Corus PTZ manages four flow alarms:

• unconverted flow low threshold alarm
• unconverted flow high threshold alarm
• converted flow low threshold alarm
• converted flow high threshold alarm
Every time the unconverted and converted instantaneous flows are calculated, their values are
compared to four thresholds, that are programmable by the user. If the function is activated, an
alarm of the above list is set if the corresponding flow-rate gets higher or lower than the threshold.

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 When such an alarm occurs:
• the alarm icon displayed
• the on/off outputs activated as alarm outputs are switched 'on' , if the alarm was configured for
alarm output
• the alarm is set into the 'ALARM' menu and is stamped into the event log

6.2.8 Battery alarm

Each 24 hours , the internal battery counter is decreased of one day. When the counter reaches
10% of the nominal battery life (about 6 month (182 days) for a 5 years battery life), the battery
alarm is generated.
When changing the battery, the battery counter has to be re-programmed so as to remove the
battery alarm.
When the battery alarm occurs:
• the alarm icon displayed
• the on/off outputs activated as alarm outputs are switched 'on' , if the alarm was configured for
alarm output
• the alarm is set into the 'ALARM' menu and is stamped into the event log
The battery alarm is not metrological, meaning that when the battery alarm occurs, Corus PTZ
continues to works up to the moment when the battery is fully discharged.

6.2.9 External power supply alarm

When Corus PTZ is supplied through external power, it is able to detect a main cut.
Then, this alarm is set as long as the external supply is not present.
During the main cut, the internal backup battery will ensure the total functioning of Corus PTZ and
the battery counter will be decreased with the same management described in the "battery alarm"
chapter.
When such a alarm occurs:
• the alarm icon displayed
• the on/off outputs activated as alarm outputs are switched 'on' , if the alarm was configured for
alarm output
• the alarm is set into the 'ALARM' menu and is stamped into the event log

6.3 Alarms Reset

The alarms can be reseted either through keyboard, or through communication :

Through keyboard :
• Go in the menu ‘ALARM’
• Select reset
• Select all alarms
• Press OK to confirm

Through communication
• Go in the ‘Reset alarms’ menu of the configuration tool
• Select the type of alarm to be resetted : Metrologic (P or T) and/or Non metrologic
• Click on ‘Prog’ button

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 Note 1 : it is not possible to reset an alarm in progress, except the ‘Coherence’ alarm and the ‘
Consumption threshold’ alarm
Note 2 : The ‘Reset alarm’ action is allowed according the data access rights that has been
programmed in the CORUS (switches status)

6.4 Switches and data access

Corus PTZ intends two switches that allow to control the data access:
• the "prog" switch has to be turned ON before any change of parameters declared as protected by
this switch
• the "customer" switch has to be turned ON before any change of parameters declared as
protected by this switch

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7 USER INTERFACE

Corus PTZ features a graphic liquid crystal display and a five keys keyboard. The five keys allows
to move into the various menus as described below.
There displayed sequence is based on five main menus :
INDEX, VALUE and ALARM menus are always displayed. DATA and CONFIG menus can be
displayed or not according configuration.
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Also, Corus PTZ manages the following icons:

the turbine icon is refreshed every second and is:

• on if any pulse has been metered since the last screen refresh
• off else
the bell icon:
• blinks when any alarm is active
• is on when any alarm is memorized but none is active
• is off when all alarms are off (neither active nor memorized)
the pressure icon:
• blinks when any pressure alarm is active
• is on when any pressure alarm is memorized but none is active
• is off when all pressure alarms are off (neither active nor memorized)
the temperature icon:
• blinks when any temperature alarm is active
• is on when any temperature alarm is memorized but none is active
• is off when all temperature alarms are off (neither active nor memorized)
the phone icon is:
• on when any communication is ongoing
• off else
the plug icon:
• is off when CORUS is used in battery operating mode
• is on when CORUS is used in external supply mode and main is present
• blinks when CORUS is used in external supply mode and main is not
present
the inner bar graph of the battery icon is set according to the remaining
battery life time ratio (when battery or external supply mode)
• it blinks when the battery alarm is active

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7.1 Use of the keyboard

The left/right arrow keys allow to navigate through the five menus. Items can be selected using the
'OK' key.
When the display is on, the acquisition of pressure, temperature and the calculation of
compressibility and conversion factor is performed every second.

7.2 'INDEX' menu

This menu displays the unconverted index and the converted index.
The up/down arrow keys allow to adjust the contrast of the display.
The 'OK' displays the date and time, as well as the firmware version numbers. From this screen, a
press on ‘OK’ key brings to a ‘status’ menu where the type of correction and the “live” status of
inputs/outputs are available .From this screen, a long press on the 'OK' key launches a test of the
display.

7.3 'VALUE' menu

This menu displays the instantaneous values that are measured or calculated by Corus PTZ:
• pressure
• temperature
• compressibility (either Z/Zb or Zb/Z can be displayed; this choice is a metrological parameter)
• conversion factor
• unconverted flow rate
• converted flow rate
• battery life
The up/down arrow keys allow to navigate through the values. A press on the OK key displays a
chart for the selected value.

7.4 'ALARM' menu

This menu gives access to four submenus:

• active alarms
• memorized alarms
• under alarm counters
• alarms reset

7.4.1 Active alarms

The active alarms submenu displays the list of all active alarms. Using the up/down arrow and the
OK keys, it is possible to get more details about a given active alarm (Start and End time-
stamping)

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7.4.2 Memorized alarms

The memorized alarm submenu displays the list of all memorized alarms. Using the up/down arrow
and the OK keys, it is then possible to get more details about a given active alarm (Start and End
time-stamping)
7.4.3 Under alarm counters

This submenu displays the under alarm unconverted counter and the total converted counter.

7.4.4 Alarms reset

This submenu allows to reset all memorized alarms and/or the under alarm counters (according to
the status of the prog switch for metrological alarms)

7.5 'DATA' menu

This menu allows the user to navigate in the database.

7.5.1 Hourly, daily, monthly and interval log

The user must select the record he wants to consult (date and/or hour). The data is then displayed.

7.5.2 Events log

The user must select the event he wants to consult. The data is then displayed.

7.5.3 Parameters log

The user must select the parameter change he wants to consult. The data is then displayed.

7.6 'CONFIG' menu

This menu allows the user to program the main parameters of the CORUS, allowing a basic
commissioning without laptop. Six (6) different menus are available including following parameters :

• Volume : Input pulse weight, unconverted Index, Converted Index

• Metrology : Pbase, Tbase, Gas composition (according formula)
• Date / Time : Current date / time
• Supply : Mode (battery, external) , autonomy
• Digital Output 1 : Activation/Deactivation , type (pulse, alarm,4/20mA) , parameters
• Digital Output 2 : Activation/Deactivation , type (pulse, alarm,4/20mA) , parameters

The access to the modification of data is related to the access rights and to the position of the
switches (Programming and Customer).

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 INDEX MENU

Index menu
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

contrast+
Unconverted volume :
19348725.000 m3 config Date / Time value
menu Versions menu

Converted volume :
24284651.283 Nm3 contrast-

Date / Time and Versions menu

INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

08/01/2003
17:07:19 config
menu
Status value
menu

CC : 07
CPU: V1.02 07/06/02
Metrol: P1.01 08/07/02
Status menu
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Conversion type : SGERG

On/off1 : normal config Index value config LCD Test value
On/off2 : ------- menu menu menu menu (press 2 s) menu
Tamper : alarm
Prog. switch : off
Cust. switch : off

Display test (progressing test)

Index
menu

Index Index Index

menu menu menu

Index
menu

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 VALUE MENU

Value menu
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG
previous
P = 15.698 bar item
T = -13.5 °C
Zb/Z = 1.0035 Index show Alarm
C = 5.6454 menu Graph menu

Qm = 152.5 m3/h
Qb = 153.9 Nm3/h next
item
Bat = 250 days

Graph
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG
previous item
4.2 graph

indexes Value alarms

menu menu menu

4.0 next item

graph
P (bar) 4.025

Instantaneous
value

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 ALARM MENU

Alarm menu
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Alarms:
02active
02 active alarms
alarms
00 memorized alarms

Under alarm counters

Reset
List of alarms Reset Under alarm counters
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Pressure sensor failure Reset: Under alarm counters:

Tamper All alarms Unconverted :
Under alarm counters 00000012.000 m3
Converted :
00000018.567 Nm3
Active alarms 1/2

previous
alarm upper
item

back to see details back to

alarms for selected alarms back to reset back to
menu alarm menu alarms selected alarms
menu item menu

next
alarm lower
item

Details of selected alarm Confirmation screen

INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Pressure sensor failure Warning:

start: 14/08/2002 16:03:41 All alarms

end : --/--/---- --:--:--
will be reset.
Press OK to
Active alarms 1/2 confirm.

back to
reset
menu

back to confirm back to

reset reset reset
menu menu

back to
reset
menu

INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Alarms reset :
Completed

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 DATA MENU

Data menu
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Database: upper
menu
hourly log
Hourly item
Daily log
Monthly log alarms
enter
selected config
menu menu
Interval log submenu
Event log lower
Parameters log menu
item

Date selection
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG
previous
14/08/2002 date
13/08/2002
12/08/2002 back to
database
display
records
back to
database
11/08/2002 menu on date menu
10/08/2002
09/08/2002 next
date
Hourly log 1/60

Hour selection
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

16:00 > Now previous

record
15:00 > 16:00
14:00 > 15:00 back to choose back to
13:00 > 14:00 date
selection
selected
record
date
selection
12:00 > 13:00
11:00 > 12:00 previous
14/08/2002 2/24 record

Data
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Time : 60 mn scroll up
UV : 152.000 m3
CV : 165.395 Nm3 back to back to back to
UV (Al) : 0.000 m3 record
selection
record
selection
record
selection
CV (Al) : 165.395 Nm3
Hourly 16/08/2002 scroll down
21:00 > 22:00 1/18

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 CONFIG MENU
Config menu
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Configuration :
Volume
Metrology
Date/Time
Supply
Output 1
Output 2

Volume
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Pulse weight : 1.000 m3 Current value

UV Index : 000143.000 m3 UV Index : 000143.000 m3
CV Index : 000165.321Nm3 OK for
000185.000 validation

Selection with up and down keys + OK Selection of the digit with left and right keys
Adjust of value with up and down keys

Metrology
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Pb : 1.01325 bar Current value
Tb : 273.15 K Gas rel. density : 0.57000
Gas rel. density : 0.57000
C02 : 1.8 %
OK for
N2 : 0.6%
0.57000 validation

Selection with up and down keys + OK Selection of the digit with left and right keys
Adjust of value with up and down keys
Date/Time
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG
Current value
Date: 07/06/2003 07:43:00 Date : 07/06/2003 07:43:00
07/ 06/2003 OK for
validation
07:43:00

OK Selection of the digit with left and right keys

Adjust of value with up and down keys
Supply
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG
Battery : 1794 days Current value
Mode : Battery Mode : Battery
OK for
Battery validation

Selection with up and down keys + OK Selection with up and down keys
Output 1 or 2
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG

Mode : Unconv. Pulse Current value

Pulse Weight : 1.000 m3 Pulse Weight : 1 m3
Time closed : 250 ms OK for
validation
1.000 m3

Selection with up and down keys + OK Selection with up and down keys

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8 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE

8.1 Fixing

The enclosure of Corus PTZ intends four lateral holes (diameter 5.2mm) for a wall-mounting or for
a mounting on a special plate.
Following the installation procedure, Corus PTZ has to be carefully closed using the four screws
placed on each corner. All cable glands have moreover to be tightened enough. These two actions
are mandatory to achieve a correct water tightness of the enclosure.

8.2 Connectors and terminals

Lf and tamper cable

Pulse output #1

Pulse output #2

RS232
Modem (opt.)

On/off output #1

On/off output #2
T sensor

P sensor

External supply (opt.)

J1 J3
T sensor Meter
Brown

Shield
Shield

Shield
White

White

Grey
Red

Red

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 J5 J6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4
+6V
+0V
IN 1 -

IN 2 -

OUT 1 -

OUT 2 -

EXT -

TxD
RxD
DTR
IN 1+

IN 2+

OUT 1+

OUT 2+

EXT+
Yellow

Yellow
Brown
White
Green

White

Green
Pink

Grey

Pink

P sensor Meter On / Off On / Off Ext. RS 232

J2 J4 Inputs Outputs Pow.

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8.2.1 Pressure and temperature sensor

J1.1 shield (T sensor) J2.1 pink (P sensor)

J1.2 red (T sensor) J2.2 yellow (P sensor)
J1.3 white (T sensor) J2.3 gray (P sensor)
J1.4 red (T sensor) J2.4 brown (P sensor)
J1.5 white (T sensor) J2.5 white (P sensor)
J1.6 shield (P sensor) J2.6 green (P sensor)

8.2.2 LF cable
J3.1 Tamper + (brown) J4.1 LF1 + (yellow)
J3.2 Tamper – (gray) J4.2 LF1 – (white)
J3.3 shield (LF cable) J4.3 LF2 + (pink)
J4.4 LF2 – (green)

8.2.3 On/off inputs, on/off outputs, external power supply

J5.1 on/off in1+

J5.2 on/off in1-
J5.3 on/off in2+
J5.4 on/off in2-
J5.5 on/off out1+
J5.6 on/off out1-
J5.7 on/off out2+
J5.8 on/off out2-
J5.9 ext.supply+
J5.10 ext.supply-

8.2.4 RS232 interface

J6.1 TxD
J6.2 RxD
J6.3 DTR
J6.4 Supply+
J6.5 Supply-

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8.3 Installation of the sensors

8.3.1 Temperature sensor

The temperature sensor has to be placed into a protective thermowell at a point of the line where
the measured temperature is representative of the gas temperature through the meter.
The generally accepted installation conditions are :
• distance from the meter : less than 1 meter
• position : downstream for turbines
• immersion : 1/3 to 2/3 of the internal diameter of the pipe
The presence of a second thermowell located close to the first one is recommended to check Corus
PTZ temperature measurement, using a reference thermometer, without having to remove the
probe.

8.3.2 Pressure sensor

The pressure sensor connector has a G1/4 (BSP) male terminal. It must be preferentially screwed
to the "Pr" reference pressure tap of the meter:
• either directly (through a mechanical adapter if necessary)
• or through a 3-way valve (which will avoid any modification of the installation during the periodical
check of the sensor)
If a failure of the pressure sensor makes it mandatory to change it, the pressure coefficients have to
be reprogrammed with the ones delivered with the new sensor. If Corus PTZ is in operation during
the change, a pressure alarm will be generated.
The pressure sensor intends two (2) holes allowing to seal and link the sensor with the meter
installation.
8.3.3 LF cable

The LF cable provided with the CORUS has to be connected directly to the LF output plug of the
gas meter. The various LF cable (Binder plug ) available are :

Type 1 : Type 2 : Type 3 : Type 4 :

Pins 1-4 : LF1 Pins 4-6 : LF1 Pins 1-2 : LF1 Pins 1-4 : LF1
Pins 2-5 : LF2 Pins 3-5 : LF2 Pins 5-6 : LF2 Pins 2-5 : LF2
Pins 3-6 : Strap Pins 1-2 : AT Pins 3-4 : AT Pins 3-6 : AT

Each LF cable binder plug intends two(2) holes allowing to seal and link the CORUS cable to the
meter installation.

8.4 Power supply

Corus can be supplied either :

• by its internal battery
• by an external power supply

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8.4.1 Internal battery

Corus PTZ is delivered with a 19 A.h D-size lithium battery that provides an autonomy of 5 years in
average conditions. This battery includes all protections required by intrinsic safety and cannot be
changed for a different type.
When the battery reaches the end of its life, it has to be replaced according to the following
procedure that ensures a non-stop operation of the product:
• do not provoke short-circuits on the new battery : it would be definitively damaged
• check the voltage of the new battery : it should be above 3.6V
• open the cover of the box
• connect the new battery on the free battery connector (J7 or J8)
• disconnect the old battery and remove it from the battery support
• put the new battery into the battery support
• reprogram the battery life to its nominal value (1825 days)
• close the case and check Corus PTZ

8.4.2 External power supply

Corus PTZ can also be supplied by an external intrinsic safety associated module from:
• a 220 VAC mains
• a 24 VDC mains
The corresponding module has to be connected to the right hand side of the terminal J5 (J5.9 and
J5.10). The converter must then be configured into the 'external power supply' mode. In this mode,
the internal battery has to remain plugged in case of external power cut.
For safety reasons, it is strictly forbidden to use other modules than those specified by 'Actaris'.
8.4.3 Autonomy
The table below shows indicative (see notes) autonomy of the CORUS in years when using the
battery mode, according the 3 main parameters : Acquisition period, Retransmissions,
Communication
Retrans No F = 0,1 Hz F = 0,5 Hz F = 1 Hz F = 2 Hz Comm.
Retrans.
Acq. Period Duration
1 second 1 1 1 0,9 0,8 15min./ month
1 1 1 0,9 0,8 15min./ week
5 seconds 3,7 3,6 3,2 2,7 2,1 15min./ month
3,7 3,6 3,1 2,7 2,1 15min./ week
10 seconds 5,7 5,4 4,4 3,6 2,7 15min./ month
5,6 5,3 4,4 3,6 2,6 15min./ week
15 seconds 6,9 6,4 5,1 4,1 2,9 15min./ month
6,7 6,3 5,0 4,0 2,9 15min./ week
20 seconds 7,7 7,1 5,6 4,3 3,0 15min./ month
7,5 6,9 5,4 4,2 3,0 15min./ week
30 seconds 8,7 8,0 6,1 4,7 3,2 15min./ month
8,4 7,8 5,9 4,6 3,1 15min./ week

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Note 1 :
The values provided in this table correspond to typical values in average conditions of use ; They
are calculated with a 30% margin to take in account the possible variations of operating conditions
that could impact the consumption of the product ( temperature , humidity, self-discharge of the
battery ,….)
Note 2 :
The frequency of retransmissions indicated in the table correspond to average frequency on the 2
outputs, when both channels are configured for pulses.

Note 3 :
In case of activation of Digital output as ALARM output , the consumption of the device can be
impacted, specially in ‘Standard’ mode for which the output is activated as long as the alarm is
active. Then, it is recommended to use preferably the ‘limited’ mode or to use CORUS with an
external power supply module if ‘Standard mode’ is required.

8.5 Programming

To program/modify parameters protected by the ‘programming’. Switch , the following procedure

has to be followed :
• Open the CORUS
• Remove the seal of the white metrologic cover, placed on the left part of the I/O board
• Put the ‘programming’ switch ‘On’
• Program the required parameters (Keyboard or communication)
• Put the ‘programming’ switch ‘Off’
• Place the metrologic cover and seal it
• Close the CORUS
To program/modify parameters protected by the ‘Client’ switch , the following procedure has to be
followed :
• Open the CORUS
• Put the ‘Client’ switch ‘On’
• Program the required parameters (Keyboard or communication)
• Put the ‘Client’ switch ‘Off’
• Close the CORUS

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9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

9.1 General

The CORUS gas volume converter is approved according to 94/9/CE directive (ATEX) relative to
introduction of material in explosive atmosphere area.
The respect of this directive is mandatory (from July,1st 2003 ) and is now included in the 'CE'
marking.
Then, 'CE' marking of the CORUS intends now conformity with following directive :
94/9/CE (ATEX) and 89/336/CE (EMC)

9.2 Marking relative to ATEX - Zone

The CORUS is approved as category 1 equipment and is then suitable for use in zone 0 (areas with
permanent presence of gas).

The corresponding marking is : 0081 LCIE 03 ATEX 6165X II1G EEx ia IIC T4
The ambient temperature range for operation is : -25°C ; +55°C

9.3 Specific Instructions

_ To avoid erroneous operations, it is recommended to read the whole operating manual before
putting the CORUS into operation.
_ The CORUS is suitable for use for gas intended into the 'IIC' classification gas ( all natural gas ,
hydrogen, nitrogen, air,..)
_ The connection of the CORUS to any other instrument or device must be done in accordance to
the electrical parameter indicated in the certificate.
_ It has to be noted that the directive 1999/92/CEE ( "Installation / Users" ) has also to be
respected for the commissioning of the device.
_ When CORUS is used in the external power supply mode, the supply has to be provided
through an intrinsically safe module with electrical compatible parameters ; Use of any other
type of module is strictly forbidden. In this mode, the main battery remains plugged inside the
CORUS in case of external mains failure.
_ When using the battery mode, It is allow to change the battery on site, placing the new battery
on the free connector ( among J7 or J8 of the I/O board) and then, removing the old battery.
Caution : The battery of the CORUS includes all protections required by Intrinsic safety. Then, It is
strictly forbidden to replace the battery unit by any battery other than the one specified by 'Actaris' (
reference : LS33600 de Saft , SL2780 de Sonnenschein or TD5930 de Tadiran )
_ To prevent any damage, following operations are recommended to limit electrostatic discharges
on the enclosure of the CORUS :
- clean the front-panel only with a damp heat
- the person carrying out the installation can discharge himself/herself by touching the
potential equalisation line

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ATEX CERTIFICATE

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