F103 Overview
The versatile F103 WP Flow Totalizer is your best choice for flow monitoring applications. It is perfect for new installations and to replace existing flow analyzers in the field. Its rugged construction, unique plug-and-play design and attractive pricing makes the F103 the perfect flow logger for liquid and gas flow measurement in Class I, Division 2 hazardous areas.
Advantages
- CSA Class I, Division 2, Non-Incendive rating for the United States and Canada.
- Excellent performance in harsh weather conditions like rain, snow, sandy deserts and temperatures between -40°F up to 158°F.
- Intuitive “Know one, know them all!” configuration menu with quick setup function, saving time, cost and aggravation.
- Easy configurable via PC with free downloadable Configuration Software.
- Excellent pricing and fast delivery times.
Features
- Displays simultaneous linearized flow rate and total, as well as accumulated total, daily total and 15 previous day totals.
- Flow logging to survey daily operation and unexpected events with 600 daily, 1500 interval and 724 event logs (optional).
- Large display with 0.7” numeric and 0.3” alphanumeric digits.
- Smart K-factor configuration for volumetric or mass flow.
- 15 linearization points for high accuracy at the full flow range.
- Auto backup of settings and running totals.
- Digital scaled, unscaled and “isolated solid state” outputs.
- Isolated, loop powered 4 – 20mA output.
- Modbus RS485 communication.
- Ability to process all types of signals: Sine wave (coil), NPN / PNP pulse, Reed-switch and Isolated active pulse signals.
- Power requirements: long life lithium battery, 6 – 30V DC or loop powered analog 4 – 20mA output.
Product Comparison MC-III WP vs F103 WP
| MC-III WP | F103 WP | |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous area Certification | CSA c-us Non-Incendive Class I, Division 2, Grps A/D T5 | CSA c-us Non-Incendive Class I, Division 2, Grps A/D T5 |
| Safe area according CE | n/a | Yes, optional. |
| Housing Classification | Type 4 Weatherproof | Type 4 Weatherproof |
| Housing Material | Molded fiberglass polyester | Glass reinforced polymer. (Aluminium & Stainless Steel are available as well) |
| Ambient Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
| Size / Weight | 6.9” × 6.5” × 4.3” 160 x 160 x 105mm 2lb / 1kg | 5.1” x 4.7” x 2.9” 130 x 120 x 75mm 1.5lb / 0.7kg |
| Display Size | 2” x 1” 50 x 25mm | 3.5” x 1.6” 90 x 40cm |
| Nr. of Digits for Total / Daily Total | 8 digits of 0.3” / 7.6mm | 7 digits of 0.67” / 17mm |
| Nr. of Digits for Flow Rate | n/a | 11 digits of 0.31” / 8mm |
| Nr. of digits for Flow rate | 6 digits of 0.3” / 0,76mm | 11 digits of 0.31” / 8mm |
| Measurement Units for Total | GAL, BBL, M3, CF, LIT | L, m3, US gal, igal, cf, Oil bbl, kg, ton, US ton, lb, nL, nm3 or no unit. |
| Measurement Units for Flow Rate | GAL, BBL, M3, CF, LIT. /sec, /min, /hr, /day | mL, L, m3, mg, g, kg, ton, US ton, US gal, igal, Oil, bbl, lb, cf, rev, none, scf, nm3, nL or p. /sec, /min, /hr, /day |
| Data Protection | Manual back-up of Total | Settings and Totals are automatically stored |
| Free Configuration Software | Yes | Yes, downloadable |
| Datalogging | 384 daily logs 768 hourly logs 345 event logs | 600 daily logs 1500 interval logs (configurable) 724 event logs |
| Log Data | Run time flow volume supply voltage date / time stamp log number | Flow rate total at contract hour accumulated total date / time stamp log number |
| Installation | Exposed circuit board Fixed screw connectors | Safely covered electronics Plug-in connectors |
| Inputs | Turbine meter input (Coil), Isolated pulse input 3-30V DC max. 3.5kHz | Turbine meter input (Coil), Isolated pulse input 3-30V DC max. 7kHz, NPN, PNP, Reed |
| Coil Input Sensitivity | 20 – 40mVpp | 20 – 80mVpp |
| Input linearization | 12 points | 15 points |
| Reset Inputs | By keypad, Optional ext. push button, Modbus Communication | By keypad, ext. push button (isolated & non-isolated), Modbus Communication |
| Digital Outputs | Scaled pulse, Unscaled pulse (Amp & Square, Cannot be used simultaneously with analog output) | Scaled pulse (500Hz), Isolated scaled pulse (50Hz), Unscaled pulse (Amp & Square) |
| Analog Output | Loop powered (Cannot be used simultaneously with Amp & Square output) | Galvanically isolated, Loop powered |
| Communication | Modbus RS485, Free configuration software | Modbus RS485, Free configuration software |
| Power Requirements | Alkaline battery (20°F/140°F), Lithium battery, Loop-powered 4 – 20mA, 6 – 30V DC | Lithium battery, Isolated loop-powered 4 – 20mA, 6 – 30V DC |
| Options | – | Backlight Aluminium enclosure Stainless Steel enclosure |
