FLOW COMPUTER

MODEL 2000

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M-FC2000-1 MODEL 2000 FLOW COMPUTER
 INTRODUCTION

The Instromet Model 2000 Digital Flow Computer is a high performance unit conceived to meter gas to the
highest accuracy using either turbine meters, ultrasonic meters, rotary meters or orifice plates. Advanced
technology allows the user to configure the Model 2000 Flow Computer to the operating requirements.

MODERN LARGE SCALE GAS METERING CALLS FOR MAXIMUM ACCURACY

Both energy conservation and improvement of efficiency in gas utilisation call for more accurate gas metering. Open
access for third parties to transmission lines or even distribution systems has already been introduced in some
countries and is gaining further support from regulatory bodies. Under such a regime where a pipeline owner only
receives a fee for the transportation without the opportunity to profit from the gas sale, the financial risk of
inaccuracies or malfunction of metering equipment may be very high, specifically on short distance transmission.
Reliability is at a premium, both where it affects accuracy of metering and where it affects operation.

Instromet has pioneered high accuracy large volume metering since its establishment over thirty years ago,
developing and manufacturing high quality gas meters, volume correctors and flow computers.

The Instromet Model 2000 Flow Computer provides the highest degree of accuracy and reliability and is well placed
to meet the challenge of 21st century large scale gas metering.

DIGITAL

Technical accuracy and reliability have

taken a quantum leap through the use of
digital technology. Flow computers have
evolved from electrical analogue to
digital with analogue inputs. The Model
2000 Flow Computer has the option of
the conventional digital with analogue
inputs or a completely digital system
giving the ultimate in system accuracy.
fig. 1

Instromet has taken full advantage of this technology with the Model 2000. The option is available of a completely
digital system from the transmitters to the output. Even the analogue outputs are digitally generated.

ACCURATE

FULLY DIGITAL SYSTEM

Complete digital handling from the SMART pressure and temperature transmitters through to the proven 32 bit
microprocessor guarantees that the full accuracy of the transmitters is preserved throughout the process.
Temperature dependence of signal handling has been eliminated and the accuracy of the system is solely
limited to the inherent accuracy of the transmitters.

The SMART pressure and temperature transmitters that are used are among the best available and, by using
only digital outputs, maximum use can be made of their capabilities.

Under normal conditions this leads to a maximum measurement error smaller than 0.1 %. Even for a wide
ambient temperature range of -10º C to + 30º C, the error of these transmitters would stay within 0.2 %.

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Truly digital functioning reduces sensitivity to electromagnetic interference to an absolute minimum.

DIGITAL / ANALOGUE SYSTEM

The Model 2000 has also a high accuracy analogue characteristic where it is required to interface with
conventional transmitters with 4 - 20 mA analogue output signals.
When analogue inputs are used, the errors have been reduced to a minimum by the selection of high stability
components and the use of 24 bit A to D convertors.

The analogue output signals have a resolution of 16 bits with a maximum error of 0.15 %. The analogue
outputs do not require calibration.

VERSATILE

The Model 2000 Flow Computer gives you the advantages of:

● Expandable, enabling additional inputs, outputs and serial ports where required.
● Totally configurable for flow measurement using: 1. turbine meters,
2. rotary meters,
3. ultrasonic meters,
4. orifice plates.
● Linearisation algorithm for meter calibration curves with separate algorithm for each flow direction.
● Expansion capability to allow measurement of up to three streams.
● Pressure and temperature input configurable for either Digital (HART) or analogue.
● Direct PRT input option for temperature.
● Selectable calculation methods for gas compressibility ISO 12213 part 1-3 and AGA NX19.
● Programmable digital and analogue outputs.
● Substantial data logging capability. Audit and alarm logging.
● Fixed gas composition or live input from a gas chromatograph such as the Instromet Encal 2000 gas
chromatograph.
● Serial communication ports.
● Rack or panel mounting.
● Ease of maintenance and installation.

These features clearly illustrate the power and versatility of this excellent system.

CONFIGURATION

The Model 2000 is configured using the supplied Windows® Model 2000 Programmer software which is run on a
laptop PC computer. The configuration data is sent to the Model 2000 using the IrDA compliant infrared port
on the front panel.

The following parameters in the Model 2000 can be configured:

● Gas meter type: turbine, ultrasonic, rotary or orifice.

● Date and time.
● Operating units: bar.a, kg/m3, PSI, kPa., ºC, ºF, ºK, etc.
● Gas compressibility equation.
● Gas composition data.
● HART input functions.
● Analogue input functions.
● Meter linearity and scaling.

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 ● Data logging requirements.
● Data to be printed.
● Printer jobs.
● Analogue output functions.
● Digital output functions: alarms and counters.
● Digital inputs.
● Base conditions.

Figure 2 shows an example of a configuration menu. It is

used to set up one of the logging tables.

fig. 2

FACILITIES

The Model 2000 uses a power supply of nominal 21 - 28 V.dc.

The basic unit has:

INPUTS:
● Two digital (HART) inputs each capable of interfacing with up to three transmitters.

● Four 4 - 20 mA analogue inputs (24 bit resolution).

● A direct input for a PRT temperature sensor.

● Two optically isolated digital inputs for alarms or switched inputs.

OUTPUTS:
● Four 4 - 20 mA outputs signals optically isolated from the computer circuits.

● Twelve digital outputs using optically isolated transistor outputs for alarms or counter outputs.

● The function of each output is defined using the configuration procedure.

COMMUNICATIONS:
● Two optically isolated serial communications ports for RS-232 and RS-485 with baud rates up to 115 kbaud.

● The ports use definable Modbus protocols.

The Model 2000 has the capability of accepting up to three additional plug-in circuit modules. These can be
input, output or communication modules.

The addition of an input module will double the

input capability of the basic Module 2000. A further
input module will treble the inputs.

Likewise the addition of an Output Module or

Communications Module will double or treble the
facilities provided by the basic unit. The Model 2000
automatically recognises when additional modules
have been fitted. fig. 3

EASY TO INSTALL AND OPERATE

The Model 2000 can be either panel or rack mounted. Two units can be fitted side by side in a standard 3U high
19” chassis. Mounting brackets are provided for panel mounting; panel thickness up to 6 mm can be
accommodated.

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Electrical connections are made to the rear of the Model 2000 using either ‘D’ type connectors for
communication ports or plug-in screw terminal blocks for input and output connections.

Programming the configuration is by the front panel IrDA infrared serial port.

All controls necessary to display and edit data in the Model 2000 are located on the front panel. The choice of
data that can be displayed and edited is determined in the initial configuration. This allows total security of
critical data. Editing of data is protected by password protection and / or security switches.

Flow meters with a pulse frequency output from zero to 5 kHz can be accommodated. The totalized flow values
can be given initial values which make it possible, for example, to have the total uncorrected volume,
displayed on the Model 2000, and indicate the same number as the mechanical index of the turbine meter.

Ultrasonic meters are connected to the Model 2000 using a serial communications port. When used with digital
(HART ) transmitters no flow measurement error is attributable to the Model 2000.

Where flow is measured using orifice plates with differential pressure transmitters, single or multiple
differential pressure transmitters can be used. The transmitters can be either digital (HART) for maximum
accuracy or analogue.

The coefficient of discharge for the orifice is calculated in accordance with ISO 5967.

DIAGNOSTICS
The Model 2000 is provided with powerful and flexible diagnostics. Both high and low alarm levels can be set
on all active inputs, and these alarms can be selected to enable a default value to be used in the flow
calculation for the parameters in an alarm condition. The flows totalled during an alarm condition can be
registered on separate counters. The times when alarms occur and are cleared are recorded and can be
displayed.

The computer checks its operation internally for data corruption and for memory function. It also monitors the
communications with the inputs. A watchdog monitors the operation of the processor.
The pulsed output signal for calculated flow is tested to ensure that it is within the set operating limits.

When two pulsed gas meter inputs are used, the ratio of the two frequencies can be compared and any
anomaly will cause an alarm to be raised. Mechanical damage to the rotor resulting in a blade failure is readily
detected.

When an ultrasonic meter is used for measurement, communication to the Model 2000 is by a serial port.
Ultrasonic meter diagnostics software can be operated through the Model 2000. The Model 2000 continuously
checks the sensors of the ultrasonic meter for correct operation by using status data from the meter.

Alarm conditions can be grouped on programmable digital outputs, each relating to a specific class of alarms.
Conditions that would give rise to errors in the indicated corrected value are classified as accountable alarms.
A general alarm output can be programmed as an ‘or’ function of all alarms.

COMPRESSIBILITY
Compressibility is calculated on the basis of an appropriate equation of state such as, for natural gas, ISO 12213
parts 1 - 3 or AGA NX19 together with the line pressure and temperature. Data pertaining to the composition can
either be entered as fixed values that can be entered, or fixed values that can be edited if gas composition
changes, or live from a gas chromatograph such as the Instromet Encal 2000 Gas Chromatograph.
Compressibility at base conditions is similarly calculated from live gas composition data or from a fixed gas composition.

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 OUTPUTS

The numerous facilities of the Model 2000 can best be utilised through a suitable digital output channel. Both
RS-232 and RS-485 can be used. The Modbus protocol allows the interrogation of any of the variables or
constants present in the Model 2000. It also allows the gas composition and time and date to be changed.
The Model 2000 can be connected to a supervisory computer enabling total systems capability.

Four analogue outputs can be programmed to give either a 0 - 20 mA or a 4 - 20 mA output signal for any
given variable of interest. Alarms and pulsed outputs are available from up to twelve dedicated switched
outputs. This can be expanded by the insertion of additional output modules.

Pulsed outputs can be for any of the flow proportional signals that could be of interest during normal
operation, or separately during an error condition.

An optional external printer can be supplied to print on demand all displayed data. The printer fits adjacent to
the Model 2000 in a 19” rack.

The Model 2000 can be programmed to print regular reports of any displayed data. The time interval of
regular reports can be chosen from 5 minutes to 24 hours.

As well as these regular reports, the Model 2000 can automatically print error data when an error occurs. It can
also print all programmed data after a power supply interruption, together with date and time of occurrence.

LINEARISATION

To exploit the excellent repeatability of Instromet turbine and ultrasonic gas meters to the full, the known
error can be corrected. A ten-point interpolation algorithm for flow in each direction can be used.

For the ten-point interpolation, the flow rates and the corresponding error are given for ten flow rates. The
correction applied at a particular flow rate is obtained by linear interpolation between these points.

For turbine meters linearity can be corrected using the special “Straatsma” polynomial equation. The
“Straatsma” equation was designed by the Dutch gas transmission company “Gasunie” to best match the type
of calibration curve that turbine meters normally exhibit. Statistical research has proven that the polynomial
gives an excellent fit using only four coefficients.

DATA LOGGING

The Model 2000 can be configured to log up to sixteen different tables of data; each table can be configured to
log any parameters at a time interval. The time interval can be different for each table. The logging interval can
be set between one minute and one year. A logging interval of one calendar month can be selected. The
number of logs for each table can be set. The limit to the number of logs is defined as the sum for all active
tables up to a maximum of 350,000.

Each table can be set to stop logging when the maximum number of logs is reached (table full) or to continue
logging and overwrite previous data.

Tables can be individually started and stopped, as a group or set for continuous logging. Logged data can be
read via a serial port.

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 AUDIT TRAIL

An audit / alarm table is available which can be programmed to record any of the logged parameters when an
alarm condition occurs or clears, with the time and data of the event.

Any changes in operating data can also be logged with the previous and the new value of data, and the time
and date the change occurred.

The audit / alarm table can be cleared using a serial port.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply : 21 - 28 Vdc supply with a nominal fused 24 Vdc output to power transmitters.

Dimensions : Half 19” rack mounted, 128 mm x 213 mm x 235 mm (H x W x D).

DISPLAY

● Graphic 240 x 64 pixels.

INPUTS (Basic Unit)

● Two pulsed inputs for turbine / rotary meters 0 - 5 kHz.

● Two HART inputs each capable of interfacing with three SMART transmitters.
● Four 4 - 20 mA analogue inputs.
● Three digital inputs for alarms or switched inputs.
● Option of increasing all input by two or three by addition of input circuit boards.
● Platinum resistance thermometer input (PRT).

OUTPUTS (Basic Unit)

● Four 4 - 20 mA analogue
outputs.
● Twelve digital outputs for
alarms or counters.
● Option of increasing all
output by two or three by
addition of output circuit
boards.

COMMUNICATION PORTS

● Two RS-232 or RS-485 ports.

● Programmable Modbus protocol.
● Baud rates up to 115 kbaud.
● Additional pairs of ports can
be added.
● IrDA port on the front panel
for programming the Model
2000. fig. 4 - Menu for setting Modbus ports

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