Fluid Components International RF83 Manual Cover Page - Manual (Page 7)

FLUID COMPONENTS INTL
Doc. No. 003147 Rev. B vii Model RF83 Flow Switch
Contents
Chapter 1 - General Information
Description ......................................................................................................................... 1 - 1
Flow Element .............................................................................................................. 1 - 1
Control Circuit ............................................................................................................ 1 - 2
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1 - 2
Chapter 2 - Installation
Receiving/Inspection ........................................................................................................ 2 - 1
Packing/Shipping/Returns ............................................................................................. 2 - 1
Required Materials ............................................................................................................ 2 - 1
Pre-Installation ................................................................................................................... 2 - 1
Use Standard ESD Precautions ................................................................................ 2 - 1
Verify Serial Numbers ............................................................................................... 2 - 2
Verify Installation Location ...................................................................................... 2 - 2
Flow Element Installation ................................................................................................. 2 - 2
Threaded Mounting ................................................................................................... 2 - 2
Flanged Mounting ...................................................................................................... 2 - 3
Packing Gland Assembly .......................................................................................... 2 - 3
Control Circuit Installation .............................................................................................. 2 - 3
Wiring Installation ............................................................................................................. 2 - 3
Conduit Routing ......................................................................................................... 2 - 3
Minimum Wire Size ................................................................................................... 2 - 3
Cable Connections ...................................................................................................... 2 - 4
Chapter 3 - Operation
Factory Calibrations .......................................................................................................... 3 - 1
Field Calibrations for Flow Applications ....................................................................... 3 - 1
Alarm Set Point Adjustments By Observation or By Measurement .......................... 3 - 1
Alarm A Set Point Procedure ................................................................................... 3 - 1
Alarm B Set Point Procedure .................................................................................... 3 - 3
Balancing ............................................................................................................................. 3 - 3
Creating a Calibration Curve Using the Millivolt Output Option ............................. 3 - 4
Creating a Calibration Curve Using an FM71 Calibrator ............................................ 3 - 4
Chapter 4 - Maintenance
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 4 - 1
Alarm Set Point Verification ..................................................................................... 4 - 1
Enclosures .................................................................................................................... 4 - 1
Electrical Wiring ......................................................................................................... 4 - 1
Electrical Connections ............................................................................................... 4 - 1
Process Connection .................................................................................................... 4 - 1
Flow Element .............................................................................................................. 4 - 1
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
Tools Needed ..................................................................................................................... 5 - 1
Quick Check ....................................................................................................................... 5 - 1
Non-maintenance Observations ...................................................................................... 5 - 1
Check Serial Numbers ............................................................................................... 5 - 1
Check Input Power ..................................................................................................... 5 - 1
Check the Instrument Installation ............................................................................ 5 - 1
Check for Moisture ..................................................................................................... 5 - 1
Check Application Design Requirements ............................................................... 5 - 2
Control Circuit Dash Number Specification .......................................................... 5 - 2
Verification of Flow Element Resistance ........................................................................ 5 - 2
Verification of Flow Element Voltage ............................................................................. 5 - 3
Spares .................................................................................................................................. 5 - 5
Defective Parts ................................................................................................................... 5 - 5
Customer Service ............................................................................................................... 5 - 5