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Specification Sheet October 2001

FloBoss™ 407 Flow Manager

The FloBoss 407 Flow Manager provides the The FloBoss 407 consists of the components and
functions required for measuring, monitoring, and features described in the following paragraphs:
managing flow on single or multiple meter runs. It is ♦ NEC V25+ microprocessor and one megabyte of
a flow computer that is ideally suited to applications memory storage
requiring remote monitoring, gas flow calculations, ♦ Extensive applications firmware
data archival, supervisory setpoint control, and ♦ Two built-in process inputs and an MVS port
closed-loop control. It is available either in a ♦ Sockets for four optional I/O modules
standard version (Class I, Division 2 approval) or in ♦ Built-in display and keypad
a Measurement Canada version, which includes ♦ Operator interface port
Class I, Division 2 approval. ♦ EIA-232 communications port
The FloBoss 407 is housed in a weather-tight ♦ Weather-tight enclosure
enclosure that contains an LCD readout, a covered ♦ Optional MVS (integral or remote)
keypad, a processor circuit board, and an I/O circuit ♦ Optional card for second communications port.
board. The I/O consists of two built-in process
inputs, a Multi-Variable Sensor (MVS) port, and The NEC V25+ is a 16-bit CMOS microprocessor
accommodations for up to four plug-in I/O modules, that accesses one MB of memory space. The
any of which can be a HART® Interface Module. FloBoss 407 comes standard with 512 KB of on-
board, battery-backed random access memory
(RAM) for storing data and user programs. It also
has 512 KB of programmable read-only memory
(flash ROM) for storing the operating system
firmware, applications firmware, and configuration
parameters.
The firmware provides: AGA flow calculations—
orifice or turbine metering plus super-compressibility
factors—for four separate flows; memory logging of
alarms and events; archival of data for up to 50
history points; power cycling control for a radio
(standard firmware only); PID feedback control for
four loops; RBX alarm reporting; and logic and
sequencing control using up to four user-defined
FST programs. See firmware specification sheets for
details.
Two built-in process inputs are provided for inter-
facing to measurement instrumentation. The first
input is an analog input, and the second can be set
up as an analog input or a pulse input. The I/O
parameters are configured using the ROCLINK
Configuration Software (see Specification Sheet
4:RFW or 4:RL101).
A special serial interface port provides connections
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for as many as four Multi-Variable Sensors. In

addition, four sockets for I/O modules are located on
the I/O board. Any type and any combination of I/O
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modules can be plugged into the sockets. The MVS Options

inputs and I/O modules are configured in the same
manner as the built-in inputs. The FloBoss 407 supports the following options:
♦ Multi-Variable Sensor (MVS) units
The operator interface port, located on the right-hand
♦ Communications card
side of the enclosure, provides a direct, local link
♦ I/O modules
between the FloBoss 407 and a personal computer.
With the personal computer running the ROCLINK
The MVS measures differential pressure, static
Configuration Software, the user can configure the
pressure, and temperature (requires RTD sensor
functionality of the 407 and monitor its operation. In
accessories). The MVS sensor can be an MVS101
addition, a host computer can remotely configure the
or an MVS205. The MVS101 sensor is a standard
407 through a communications port.
accuracy unit that can be remote-mounted only; the
Through the display and keypad on the front panel, MVS205 sensor is a high-accuracy device that can
the user can enter a password and access the be integrally or remotely mounted.
information stored in the FloBoss 407. If the user has
The Remote MVS units (either MVS101 or MVS205)
the proper security level, he can also perform
have an electronics head, which contains interface
calibration and configure numerical parameters.
circuitry. The Integral MVS205 is factory-attached to
the bottom of the FloBoss enclosure, reinforced with
AGA #1 372.91 a bracket, and electrically connected. Refer to
Flow Today Specification Sheets 2.5:MVS101R and 2.5:MVS205.

Sample FloBoss 407 Display The communications card provides an additional

means (besides the built-in serial port) for communi-
cating with the FloBoss 407. One card of the
Two ports on the FloBoss 407 are intended for following types (described in specification sheets
remote communications with either a host computer 2:COM1 and 2:COM2) can be accommodated:
or peer devices. The first communications port has a
♦ EIA-232 (RS-232) for asynchronous serial
built-in EIA-232 serial interface. The second port
communications.
uses a communications card (see Options) to provide
♦ EIA-422/EIA-485 (RS-422/RS-485) for
the type of remote communications suited to the site.
asynchronous serial communications.
Sockets on the processor board allow the optional
communications card to be added easily. ♦ Radio modem for communications to a radio.
♦ Leased-line modem for communications over
Screw terminals on the I/O board provide termina- customer-owned or leased lines.
tions for input power, field I/O, and remote communi- ♦ Dial-up modem for communications over a
cations. Two diagnostic inputs are dedicated to telephone network.
monitoring input power and board temperature.
An LED indicator on the processor board shows the I/O modules can be added as needed to satisfy a
device status. Another LED on the I/O board indi- variety of field I/O requirements. The types of modules
cates whether the input power is on or off. that can be used are (see I/O Module specification
sheets for more information):
The die-cast enclosure protects the electronics from
♦ Analog input (loop, differential, or source)
physical damage and harsh environments. The
♦ Analog output
upper and lower doors of the enclosure, as well as
the keypad door, all have gasket seals. The ♦ Discrete input (source or isolated)
enclosure can be fastened to a wall or panel, or ♦ Discrete output (source or isolated)
mounted on a pipestand. The optional Integral MVS ♦ Normal or slow pulse input (source or isolated)
allows the FloBoss 407 to be direct-mounted to ♦ Relay output
standard flange taps (typically via a valve manifold). ♦ RTD input
♦ HART interface
♦ Serial I/O (Daniel Gas Chromatograph
application).
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Specifications
PROCESSOR ANALOG INPUTS (CONTINUED)
NEC V25+ running at 10 MHz. Voltage: 0 to 5 Vdc, software configurable. 4 to 20
mA, with a 250 ohm resistor installed across terminals
MEMORY
“+” and “-”.
Program: 512 Kbyte flash ROM (electrically
programmable) for firmware, configuration, etc. Accuracy: 0.1% over operating temperature range.
Data: 512 Kbyte battery-backed SRAM. Impedance: One megohm.
Memory Reset: When used during power-up, Reset Filter: Double-pole, low-pass.
switch enables a cold start from factory defaults. Resolution: 12 bits.
Conversion Time: 30 microseconds.
TIME FUNCTIONS
Clock Type: 32 kHz crystal oscillator with regulated PULSE INPUT (BUILT-IN)
supply, battery-backed. Year/Month/Day and Sample Period: 50 ms minimum.
Hour/Minute/Second. Quantity/Type: 1 high-speed source or isolated
Clock Accuracy: 0.01%. pulse counter input when PI jumper is set.
Watchdog Timer: Hardware monitor expires after Terminals: “+T” source power, “+” positive input, “-”
1.2 seconds and resets the processor. Processor negative input (common).
restart is automatic. Voltage: 8 to 30 Vdc (ON state); 0 to 4 Vdc (OFF
DIAGNOSTICS state).
These values are monitored and alarmed: RAM Frequency: 10 kHz maximum.
validity/operation, analog input mid-scale voltage, Sample Period: 50 ms minimum.
power input voltage, and board temperature. MVS INTERFACE
COMMUNICATIONS PORTS Type: High-speed, multi-drop, serial interface with
Operator Interface: EIA-232 (RS-232D) format. power for as many as 4 MVS units located up to 4000
Software configured; 300 to 9600 BPS baud rate feet from the FloBoss 407 unit.
selectable. Screw-cap protected connector. Terminals: “A” and “B” for data; “+” and “-” for power.
COM1: EIA-232 (RS-232D) format for general use. Polling Period: 1 sec max.
Software configured; 300 to 9600 BPS baud rate
I/O MODULES (OPTIONAL)
selectable. Eight-terminal connector provided on I/O
board. Four slots provided for optional I/O modules. Any
type and combination of I/O modules can be used.
COM2: Serial or modem interface, with optional
communications card. Nine-terminal connector FRONT-PANEL USER INTERFACE
provided on I/O board. Display: 2 line by 20 character LCD. Overall size is
POWER 19 mm by 82.6 mm (0.75 by 3.25 inches).
Input: 11 to 30 Vdc. 0.8 W typical, excluding power Keypad: 15 multi-function, membrane keys. Keys
for input sourcing, I/O modules, MVS, and communi- allow numerical entries.
cations card. ENVIRONMENTAL
Loop/Source: Normally 23 Vdc minimum provided Operating Temperature: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F),
for transmitter power at the “+T” terminals (25 mA excluding display, which is -20 to 70°C (-4 to
maximum) and at the “A” terminals on the modular 158°F).
I/O channels. Storage Temperature: -50 to 85°C (-58 to 185°F).
ANALOG INPUTS (BUILT-IN) Operating Humidity: To 95% non-condensing.
Quantity/Type: 1 or 2 single-ended voltage-sense Vibration: Less than 0.1% effect on overall accu-
(current loop if scaling resistor is used). racy when tested to SAMA PMC 31.1, Section 5.3,
Terminals: “+T” loop power, “+” positive input, “-” Condition 3.
negative input (common). EMC Emissions: Meets FCC Part 15 Class A and
EN 50022 Level A in accordance with EN50081—2
(1993).
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Specifications (Continued)
DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
Overall, FloBoss 407 only: 305 mm H by 236 mm FloBoss 407: 3.2 kg (7 lb.).
W by 112 mm D (12.0 in. H by 9.3 in. W by 4.4 in. D). With Integral MVS: 7.7 kg (17 lb.).
Overall, with Integral MVS: 457 mm H by 236 mm
APPROVALS
W by 130 mm D (18.0 in. H by 9.3 in. W by 5.1 in. D).
Wall Mounting: 71 mm W by 308 mm H (2.8 in. W by Standard Version: Approved by CSA for
12.1 in. H) between mounting hole centers. Mounting hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, Groups A,
hole diameter is 9.4 mm (0.37 in.). B, C, and D.
Pipestand Mounting: Mounts on 2-inch pipe with Measurement Canada Version: Approved by
U-bolt mounting kit (included). Measurement (Industry) Canada for gas custody
transfer, in addition to approval by CSA for hazardous
ENCLOSURE locations (see Standard Version). Note that I/O
Die-cast low-copper aluminum alloy with three 0.75 in. Modules must not be used to supply flow inputs to
NPT holes in bottom. Single-piece gasketed doors. the FloBoss in a Measurement Canada installation.
Coated with ANSI 61 gray polyurethane paint. Meets
CSA Type 4X rating.

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Accessory items are available for the FloBoss 407
Padlock Adaptor that provide power, sensing, and other capabilities.
A kit is available for standard FloBoss 407 units that They include RTD cable assemblies for the
allow a padlock to be used to secure the electronics MVS205, RTD sensor assemblies, an interface
(upper) door. The adaptor is made of stainless steel cable (needed for local configuration), and I/O
and accommodates a 1/4-inch shank padlock that channel Lightning Protection Modules. See your
has a maximum body width of 1.5 inches. local sales representative for more information.

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