FloBoss 107/107E

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Flow Manager Overview

New Technology…
New Features and Benefits.

Remote Automation Solutions

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 Introducing the FloBoss 107…
 The FloBoss™ 107
Flow Manager
introduces a new
technology platform to
the FloBoss family of
flow computers.
 It raises the bar for
modularity, versatility,
performance, and ease
of use.

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 And the FloBoss 107E
 The FloBoss 107E is the
environmentally-packaged version of
the FloBoss 107.
 It houses the main unit and can also
house batteries, data radio, integral
sensor, and LCD touchpad.
 Sensor options include dual-variable
for differential/static pressures and a
single or dual pressure sensor for
point monitoring.
 The enclosure can be panel or
pipestand mounted and meets CSA
type 4 rating.

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 FloBoss 107E (cont’d)
 This interior view of the
FloBoss 107E shows the
FloBoss 107 main unit and
four 12 Volt, 28 Amp-Hr
batteries.
 The space to the left of the
FloBoss 407 can be used
for a data radio.

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 Available Offshore Enclosure
 A polycarbonate enclosure is also
available to meet the needs of
harsh off-shore environments.
 It houses the FloBoss 107 main
unit and LCD touchpad.
 The enclosure meets CSA type
4X rating, corrosion resistant.
 Sensor options include dual-
variable for differential/static
pressures and a single or dual
pressure sensor for point
monitoring.

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 Applications Overview
 The FloBoss 107 is the ideal measurement
solution for many natural gas applications. These
include, but are not limited to:
– Custody Transfer
– Wellhead Measurement and Control
– Well Injection Pressure
– Compressor Fuel Gas
– Industrial Gas Usage
– Commercial Gas Usage

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 Functional Overview
 The FloBoss 107 provides these outstanding
functional features:
– Supports differential pressure elements and pulse
meter applications for 1 to 4 meter runs.
– Expandable I/O – Six points on the optional CPU
assembly and up to six I/O modules.
– Configurable operating speed to optimize low power
consumption.
– Standard and Extended History archiving.
– Field-side surge and short-circuit protection.
– Local storage of monitored, measured, and calculated
data.

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 Functional Overview (Cont’d)
 The FloBoss 107 provides these outstanding
functional features (cont’d):
– Local control of field equipment, including valves and
motors.
– Local and remote communication capabilities.
– High levels of data security.
– Memory back-up by battery and super-capacitor to
provide long term data, configuration, and operational
integrity when not in service.

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 Measurement Overview
 The FloBoss 107 is capable of calculating flow for
up to 4 meter runs through a variety of metering
devices including an orifice plate, turbine meter,
or other pulse-generating device.
 Meter inputs may utilize analog transmitters. For
multiple run applications (up to four), you can add
an optional Multi-Variable Sensor (MVS) module
to provide an interface to remote MVS
transmitters.

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 ROCLINK 800 Overview
 ROCLINK 800 is the easy-
to-use software for
configuration and
downloading data.
 Supports most FloBoss and
ROC products for
convenience in mixed-
product installations.
 On-line Help screens get
first-time users up and
running quickly.

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 ROCLINK 800 Overview (cont’d)
 You can use the
familiar menu tree to
navigate ROCLINK
800.
Menu
 Or use the new Tree
dynamic interface that
gives you a graphical Dynamic
view of the FloBoss Interface
107.

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 ROCLINK 800 Dynamic Interface
 The new dynamic interface
makes it easier than ever
to configure the
FloBoss 107.
 The dynamic interface lets
you point at, and click on,
modules to configure or
troubleshoot them.
 An inexperienced user can
see at a glance if all is well,
or if help needs to be
summoned.

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 ROCLINK 800 Dynamic Interface (cont’d)
 You can quickly see an
integrity problem with a
module, or alarm status
of a point, when a red
“I” or a yellow “A”
indicator appears next
to the module.
 Clicking on either
indicator brings up
additional information
to help you investigate
the problem.

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 Main Unit
 The FloBoss 107
consists of a main unit
with 4 module slots.
 Slots 1 and 2 can
contain communication
modules.
 Slots 1, 2, and 3 can
contain input/output
(I/O), multi-variable
sensor (MVS), and
application modules.

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 Expansion Rack
 An optional expansion rack
plugs into the main unit and
provides 4 slots to house
additional I/O modules.
 You can install I/O modules
in slots 4 through 6 of the
expansion rack.
 When a communication
module is installed in slot 1
of the main unit, you can
install an I/O module in slot
7 of the expansion rack.

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 CPU Module
 Slot 0 is for the central
processing unit (CPU)
module which provides:
– 3 communication ports
– 1 four-wire resistance
temperature detector
(RTD) input
– power input
– loop power output.

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 CPU Module with I/O Board
 Optionally, the CPU
module can include a
6-point configurable I/O
board that provides:
– 2 analog or discrete
inputs
– 1 analog output or
discrete input
– 1 discrete output
– 2 pulse inputs or
discrete inputs.

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 Communication Modules
 You can install an RS-
232 or RS-485
communication module
in slot 1 or 2 of the main
unit.
 When a communication
module is installed in
slot 2, the COM2 port
on the CPU is
reconnected to that
module.

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 I/O Modules
 Both Configurable and Fixed
I/O modules are availalble.
 Configurable I/O modules are
entirely software configurable
as to I/O type and reduce the
number of unique modules
needed for your application.
 No jumpers or dip switches
are needed for configuration.
 Analog inputs use internal
resistors for current loop
devcies.

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 6-Point Mixed I/O Module
 This I/O module is software
configurable to meet the needs
of many applications and can
support:
– 2 analog or discrete inputs
– 1 analog output or discrete input
– 1 discrete output
– 2 pulse inputs or discrete inputs.
 Loop power is provided by the
module eliminating the need
for external power supplies.

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 AI/DI Module
 This input module provides 8
single-ended analog or discrete
inputs.
 Each of the 8 inputs can be
software configured individually as
an analog or discrete input.
 Analog inputs use internal
resistors for current loop inputs.
 The module provides 24 Vdc loop
power to external transmitters.

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 Discrete Output Relay Module
 This module provides 6 dry
discrete relay outputs.
 One output provides a form
C relay (NO and NC) contact.
The remaining 5 outputs
provide NO relay contacts.
 Relay contacts are rated at 1
Amp at 30 Vdc.
 Outputs can be latched,
toggled, momentary, or timed
duration.

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 485 Applications Module
 This 485 Applications Module
comes pre-loaded with application
software to support equipment
such as gas chromatographs or
other intelligent devices.
 The module uses its own
processor to provide plug and
play convenience.
 Device-specific configuration
screens for ROCLINK 800 are
also provided by the module.

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 MVS Modules
 The MVS module can
interface with up to 6
MVS transmitters.
 You can install an MVS
module in slots 1 to 3
of the main unit and in
slots 4 to 7 of the
expansion rack,
regardless of the
position of any other
type of module.

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 LCD Touchpad
 The LCD Touchpad lets you
view and enter configuration
and operation parameters.
 The touchpad is
transreflective for high visibility
in daylight and is backlit for
night viewing.
 View single point real-time
and historical trends in a line
graph format.
 Troubleshoot and diagnose
problems down to the
individual point level.

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 Flow and Properties Calculations
 Gas flow is calculated for both
volume and energy in
accordance with the 1992 AGA
Report No. 3 and 1996 Report
No. 7.
 ISO5167-2003 calculations are
supported for gas flow.
 AGA 8 compressibility
calculations use Detail, Gross I,
or Gross II methods.
 Other flow and properties
calculations are available to
meet worldwide metrology and
application requirements.

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 Historical Databases
 The FloBoss 107 maintains
API Chapter 21.1 compliant
historical archives for
measured and calculated
values, and events/alarms.
 Up to 100 standard history
points can be archived on an
hourly basis for 35 days and
daily values for 35 or 60 days.
 An extended history database
of up to 25 points supports
data logging at intervals from
1 second to 60 minutes for
advanced applications.

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 Event and Alarm Logs
 The Event Log records
the last 240 parameter
changes and power
on/off cycles.
 The Alarm Log records
the last 240 occurrences
of alarms (set or clear).
 The logs can be viewed,
saved to a disk file, or
printed using ROCLINK
800 software.

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 Data Security
 User access is limited by log-
on identifier IDs and
passwords.
 The log-on ID entered into
ROCLINK 800 must match one
of the stored IDs for the unit to
communicate.
 Both the operator interface and
host can have the same
security. Security levels may
be determined by user and
access level.

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 SRBX Communication
 Spontaneous Report-By-
Exception (SRBX)
communication allows
the FloBoss 107 to
automatically report any
alarm to a host
computer.
 SRBX can be performed
over dial-up modem or
serial line to a host that
is set up for receiving
field-initiated calls.

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 Pass-Through Communications
 Pass-through gives the FloBoss 107 the
capability to pass information between a
host, and intelligent devices connected to the
FloBoss 107 that use either ROC or Modbus
protocol.
 Pass-through frees individual devices from
communicating to the host thereby reducing
communication costs when devices are
geographically grouped.
 Pass-through is supported with RS485,
RS232, or dial-up modem connections
between the FloBoss 107 and each device.

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 Pass-Through Communications (cont’d)

Wireless link from

office to FloBoss

 The FloBoss 107 gathers

data from intelligent devices
and passes it on to the host
computer.
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 PID Loop Control
 PID (Proportional,
Integral, and Derivative)
closed-loop control
provides operation of up
to 8 feedback control
loops that employs a
regulating device, such
as a control valve.
 The PID loop has its
own user-defined input,
output, and override
capability.

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 Logic and Sequencing Control
 Analog and discrete
sequencing control is
implemented through a
Function Sequence
Table (FST).
 The FST defines the
actions to be performed
by the FloBoss 107
through a series of
Functions.
 The FST is developed
using ROCLINK 800
software.

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 Programmable with DS800
 The optional DS800
Development Suite lets you
create control strategies
using any of these 5 IEC
61131-3 graphical
languages:
– sequential function chart
– function block diagram
– ladder diagram
– structured text
– instruction list.
 A graphical flow chart
language is also provided.

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 User C Program Capability
 You can order custom application programs
developed in User C to provide functionality not
included in the firmware.
 Examples include:
– V-Cone® calculations
– Steam properties calculations
– Communications programs
– Special applications

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