Title Page OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FLOWSIC500 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter with Optional Volume Conversion Installation Operation Maintenance

Document Information Described Product Product name: FLOWSIC500 Alternating Current Document ID Title: Part No.: Document ID: Version: Release: ATEX: Atmosphères Explosifs: Abbreviation for European standards that govern safety in potentially explosive atmospheres Canadian Standards Association (www.csa.ca) Direct Current High frequency, e. g. HF pulses International Electronical Commission IEC system for certification in accordance with standards for devices for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Ingress Protection: Degree of protection of a device in accordance with IEC/DIN EN 60529;...

Warning Symbols Information Symbols IMMEDIATE HAZARD of severe injuries or death Information on product condition with regard to protection against explosions (general) Hazard (general) Information on product characteristics related to European Directive ATEX Hazard by electrical voltage Information on product characteristics related to explosion protection in accordance with the IECEx scheme. Hazard in potentially explosive atmospheres Important technical information for this product Hazard by explosive substances/mixtures Important information on electric or electronic functions Hazard by unhealthy...

About this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Purpose of the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Product identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operation in potentially explosive atmospheres . . . . . . ....

Electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Criteria for electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Opening and closing the electronics cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Rotating the control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Contacting Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Additional messages in the Event logbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Maintenance and Meter Replacement Information on handling lithium batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Information on storage and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Disposal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Conformities and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 CE certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Standards compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Flow rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

FLOWSIC500 · Operating Instructions · 8015391/YZF6/V 2-2/2016-07 · © SICK Engineering Gmb

Important Information Important Information Subject to change without notice Main hazards About this document Intended use Responsibility of user FLOWSIC500 · Operating Instructions · 8015391/YZF6/V 2-2/2016-07 · © SICK Engineering GmbH

Important Information Main hazards DANGER: Risk of explosion when the gas flow meter is damaged Natural gas flows with line pressure through the gas flow meter. Natural gas can escape when the gas flow meter is damaged which creates a risk of explosion. ▸ Prevent any possible damage to the gas flow meter. When necessary, fit protection devices. ▸ If the gas flow meter is damaged: Stop natural gas feed immediately and purge the FLOWSIC500 with inert gas. WARNING: Hazards through leaks Operation in leaky condition is not allowed and potentially dangerous. ▸ Regularly check leak tightness of equipment....

Important Information Purpose of the device The FLOWSIC500 serves for measuring the gas volume, volume flow rate and gas velocity of natural gas in pipelines. The FLOWSIC500 with optional volume conversion serves for measuring the gas volume and converting the gas volume measured to base conditions as well as registering data on meter readings, maximums and other data. Product identification Product name: Manufacturer: FLOWSIC500 SICK Engineering GmbH Bergener Ring 27 01458 Ottendorf-Okrilla Germany The type plates for metrological and electrical parameters are located on the gas flow meter....

Important Information Operation in potentially explosive atmospheres The FLOWSIC500 is suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres: ATEX: II 2G Ex ia [ia] IIB T4 Gb, II 2G Ex ia [ia] IIC T4 Gb, II 2G Ex op is IIC T4 Gb IECEx: Ex ia [ia] IIB T4 Gb, Ex ia [ia] IIC T4 Gb, Ex op is IIC T4 Gb US/C: Class I Division 1, Groups C, D T4, Ex/AEx ia IIB T4 Ga Further information on potentially explosive atmospheres → p. 37, §3.4.1. The FLOWSIC500 is suitable for measuring combustible and occasionally ignitable gases corresponding to zones 1 and 2. Refer to the type plate for the configuration...

Important Information Cleaning WARNING: Risk of ignition due to electrostatic charge Under certain extreme circumstances, in Gas Group IIC, exposed plastic and unearthed metal parts of the enclosure may store an ignition-capable level of electrostatic charge. ▸ Implement precautions to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge, e.g. locate the equipment where a charge-generating mechanism (such as wind-blown dust) might occur and clean with a damp cloth. NOTICE: Cleaning instructions ▸ Only clean the FLOWSIC500 with a damp cloth. ▸ Do not use solvents for cleaning. ▸ Only use materials for...