FLOWMASTER measuring and computing complex and input/output modules

The FlowMaster measuring and computing complex (hereinafter referred to as MCC) and additional input/output modules are microprocessor devices for processing signals from field devices (temperature, pressure, differential pressure sensors, chromatographs) and calculating, on their basis, flow readings and other process parameters of natural gas in real time.

Overall and installation dimensions of the computer (front view)

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Overall and installation dimensions of the computer (side view)

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Overall and installation dimensions of the input/output module (front view)

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Overall and installation dimensions of the input/output module (side view)

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Scope of application of ICS and I/O modules:

  • Commercial natural gas metering units;
  • Technological gas metering units;
  • Automated dispatch control and metering systems

Delivery package includes the following:

  • Flow computer
  • Input/output module

Main technical characteristics of the flow computer

Processor

Intel N97

Processor generation

Alder Lake

Processor clock speed

3.6 GHz

RAM type

DDR4

RAM slots

1xSODIMM

RAM capacity

16 Gb

Max RAM

16 Gb

Video adapter type

Integrated

Drive type

SSD

Drive form factor

M.2

Drive capacity

256 Gb

Display type

LCD TFT

Display size

12.1 »

Display resolution

1024×768

Aspect ratio

4:3

Brightness

350 kd/m2

Contrast

800~1

Touch screen

+

Network adapter

Intel i210-AT

Number of Ethernet ports

2

Number of 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet

2

Number of serial ports

2

Number of RS-232/485 connectors

2

Number of USB connectors

6

Number of USB v2.0

2

Number of USB v3.x

4

Number of SATA.3 connectors

1

Number of M.2 connectors

1

Cooling type

Passive

IP protection of the front panel

IP65

Mounting

Tabletop, panel mount, VESA 100×100, ARM mount

Watchdog timer

Software

Power supply

12…28 В DC

Type of power supply

External AC/DC Adapter

OS support

Windows 10, Windows 11, Astra Linux

Dimensions (H*W*D), mm

260.5 x 321.9 x 70

Operating temperature

-20…60°C

Humidity

5-95%

Main technical characteristics of the input/output module

Parameter name Value
Supply voltage, V DC 10-36
Power consumption, W 5
Dimensions (H*W*D), mm 90 x 108 x 60
Operating temperature range, °C -20…+70
Ambient pressure, kPa 84…106
Relative air humidity 30…80 at +35°C
Mounting type On 35mm DIN rail
Protection level IP20
Communication ports Ethernet, RS-485
Modbus TCP server +, up to 3 active clients
Modbus RTU server +
Web interface +
Display +, 2.4″, colored
Display resolution 320 x 240
Analog inputs Quantity 8
Measurement range, mA 0-25
ADC resolution, bit 24
Current measurement resolution, μA on display and in modbus registers 1/1
Input type Passive
Input resistance, Ohm 200
Protection Overvoltage protection up to 40V, reverse polarity, current limitation up to 30mA
Limits of permissible reduced error of current measurement in NU, % 0,04
Limits of permissible reduced error of current measurement in the range of operating temperatures, % 0,04
Galvanic isolation, V 500, group combined with analog output
Analog outputs Quantity 2
Formation range, mA 0-24
DAC bit depth, bit 16
Current setting resolution, µA on display and in modbus registers 1
Output type Active
Protection From overvoltage up to 40 V, reverse polarity, current limitation up to 30 mA
Limits of permissible reduced error of current measurement in NU, % 0,1
Limits of permissible reduced error of current measurement in the range of operating temperatures, % 0,1
Galvanic isolation, V 500, group combined with analog inputs
Discrete inputs Quantity 8
Type according to GOST IEC 61131-2-2012 2
Nominal voltage, V 24
Maximum voltage, V 32
Discrete outputs Quantity 8
Type according to GOST IEC 61131-2-2012 2
Nominal voltage, V 24
Maximum voltage, V 32
  • Built-in human-machine interface (HMI) allows monitoring current process parameters and performing system diagnostics without additional equipment;
  • Possibility of connecting up to 10 input/output modules of various configurations to the computer;
  • Built-in OPC UA and Modbus TCP/IP servers for transmitting data to the upper level;
  • Password-protected device access menu allows protecting the program and data from unauthorized access;
  • Non-volatile memory of the device allows saving current data and entered programs and resuming operation at the interruption point in the event of a power failure;
  • Possibility of storing reports for an annual period;
  • Flexible configuration system, support for common signal types allows using a wide range of field devices without being tied to a specific manufacturer;
  • Possibility of operation in redundant mode;
  • Modular design allows configuring  ICS or various applications;
  • Possibility of using input/output modules as separate devices due to the built-in Modbus TCP/IP server;
  • Free software.