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ME AE FO Flow FCM2
ME AE FO Flow FCM2
149
FCM 2
Fuel consumption monitor
Publication nr TIB-149-GB-0418
Supersedes TIB-149-GB-0217
CONTENTS
1 PREFACE ....................................................................................... 3
1.1 General ...................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Symbols ..................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Copyright .................................................................................................... 4
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................................................. 4
2.1 General ...................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Display information ..................................................................................... 4
2.3 Flowmeter, temperature, viscosity and density input .................................. 4
2.4 Multiple fuel types ...................................................................................... 4
2.5 Output ........................................................................................................ 4
2.6 Modbus RTU .............................................................................................. 4
2.7 FCMbus...................................................................................................... 5
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ....................................................... 6
3.1 General ...................................................................................................... 6
3.1.1 Display ............................................................................................................ 6
3.1.2 Enclosure........................................................................................................ 6
3.1.3 Electrical ......................................................................................................... 6
3.1.4 Environmental ................................................................................................. 6
3.1.5 EMC ................................................................................................................ 6
3.1.6 Vibration ......................................................................................................... 6
3.1.7 Flowmeter pulse inputs ................................................................................... 7
3.1.8 Flowmeter temperature inputs ........................................................................ 7
3.1.9 Analog inputs .................................................................................................. 7
3.1.10 Analog outputs................................................................................................ 7
3.1.11 Digital output ................................................................................................... 7
3.1.12 Modbus RTU .................................................................................................. 8
3.1.13 FCMbus .......................................................................................................... 8
3.1.14 Terminal sizes ................................................................................................ 8
4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 9
5 UNPACKING ................................................................................... 9
6 INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 10
6.1 Siting ........................................................................................................ 10
6.2 Dimensions .............................................................................................. 10
6.3 Electrical installation ................................................................................. 11
6.4 Connection diagram ................................................................................. 12
7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 15
7.1 Menu layout.............................................................................................. 15
7.2 Basic operation ........................................................................................ 16
7.3 Menu’s and indications ............................................................................. 18
7.3.1 FCM-mode: Flow In & Flow Out ................................................................... 19
7.3.2 FCM-mode: 1x Flow In ................................................................................. 21
7.3.3 FCM-mode: 2x Flow In ................................................................................. 23
7.3.4 FCM-mode: Bi-directional Flow .................................................................... 25
7.4 FCMbus Operation ................................................................................... 26
7.5 Alarms and Warnings ............................................................................... 28
7.6 Settings menu .......................................................................................... 30
7.6.1 Units and format (menu 6.1) ......................................................................... 31
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7.6.2 Flow settings (menu 6.2) .............................................................................. 32
7.6.3 Display settings (menu 6.3) .......................................................................... 34
7.6.4 Delete totals (menu 6.4) ............................................................................... 35
7.6.5 IO slots (menu 6.5) ....................................................................................... 36
7.6.6 Analog input settings (menu 6.6) .................................................................. 37
7.6.7 Analog output settings (menu 6.7) ................................................................ 38
7.6.8 Digital output settings (menu 6.8) ................................................................. 39
7.6.9 Modbus RTU settings (menu 7.1) ................................................................. 40
7.6.10 FCMbus settings (menu 7.2) ........................................................................ 41
7.6.11 Time settings (menu 7.3) .............................................................................. 42
7.6.12 Device Information (menu 7.4) ..................................................................... 42
8 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 43
9 REPAIR ......................................................................................... 43
9.1 Customer repair restriction ....................................................................... 43
9.2 Replacement ............................................................................................ 43
10 TAKE OUT OF SERVICE .............................................................. 43
11 REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT ............................. 44
12 MALFUNCTION AND SEND FOR REPAIR .................................. 44
12.1 Conditions for return of goods ............................................................... 45
13 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................ 45
14 DISPOSAL .................................................................................... 45
15 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND FAULT FINDING............................. 46
15.1 Display remains blank ........................................................................... 46
15.2 No flowrate ............................................................................................ 46
15.3 Wrong volume flowrate ........................................................................ 46
15.4 Wrong mass flowrate ............................................................................ 47
15.5 Wrong temperature indication ............................................................... 47
15.6 Negative consumption .......................................................................... 48
15.7 Temperature sensor fail ........................................................................ 48
15.8 Communication fail ............................................................................... 48
15.9 Flowmeter fail ....................................................................................... 48
15.10 Analog-in fail ......................................................................................... 49
15.11 Analog-out fail ....................................................................................... 49
15.12 Digital-Out fail ....................................................................................... 50
15.13 Modbus fail ........................................................................................... 50
15.14 FCMbus fail ........................................................................................... 50
15.15 Modbus list ............................................................................................ 50
16 CERTIFICATES ............................................................................ 52
17 DRAWINGS................................................................................... 52
18 ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................... 52
19 SPARE PARTS ............................................................................. 52
20 WARRANTY CONDITIONS .......................................................... 53
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1 PREFACE
1.1 GENERAL
This manual contains instructions for Installation, Operation and Maintenance (IOM) of the VAF
Instruments Fuel Consumption Monitor 2 (FCM 2) (mass-)flowcomputer.
For IOM information of associated equipment supplied by VAF Instruments, refer to the separate
manual supplied with those products.
This manual contains important information for the installer, the operator and for your maintenance
department.
Never use the equipment outside its specifications or beyond common engineering
practice nor use the equipment for other applications or make connections to other
equipment than explicitly described in the order acknowledgement and/or technical
manuals of VAF Instruments.
CAUTION:
TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT INSTALLATION AND HANDLING, OPERATION
AND MAINTAINING, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING THE
EQUIPMENT AND STARTING OPERATIONS.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE OPENING THE FCM 2
The (micro) SD card should not be exposed to computer viruses, since this could
contaminate the (micro) SD card. Contamination could disturb good working of the
sensor.
1.2 SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used to call attention to specific types of information.
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1.3 COPYRIGHT
This technical manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved.
No part of this book may be copied or reproduced by any means without permission from VAF
Instruments.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for errors or
omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein. Specifications can be changed without notice.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 GENERAL
The VAF Instruments (mass-)flowcomputer, Fuel Consumption Monitor 2 (FCM 2) is a microprocessor
based instrument for calculating fuel consumption based on standard volumetric/mass flow or
differential volumetric/mass flow (depeding on configuration), with temperature compensation for
volume/mass correction.
2.5 OUTPUT
The FCM 2 is fitted with a one channel digital output and optional a one/two channel analog output.
The digital output can be set as alarm or as consumption of engine one. The analog outputs are
consumption of engine one and consumption of engine two.
The analog output can also be used as flow direction output in the situation of bi-directional
configuration.
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2.7 FCMBUS
The FCM 2 is fitted with FCMbus communication making it available to communicate between two or
more different FCM 2 devices. Information as flowrate, consumption, temperature, etc. can be read out
remotely from one FCM 2 on another FCM 2. The FCM 2 can also be configured as read-only.
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3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 Display
Display: 320x240 TFT colour display with resistive touch screen
Refresh rate: 1 time/second
3.1.2 Enclosure
Size: 160 x 130 x 71 mm
Weight: 1.2 kg approx. (unpacked)
Housing material: Die-cast aluminium
Cable glands: Maximum of 3x M16 x 1.5 mm, Ø5-10 mm
Maximum of 4x M20 x 1.5 mm, Ø10-14 mm
Depending on the FCM 2 configuration; glands or blinded.
3.1.3 Electrical
Power supply: 100 - 240 V AC
Power consumption: maximum 10 Watt
3.1.4 Environmental
Operating ambient temperature range: 0 to 55 °C
Operating humidity range: 0 to 95 %RH (non-condensing)
3.1.5 EMC
Emissions & immunity: Meets requirements of:
EN 55016-2-1 (2009) + A1 (2011)
EN 55016-2-3 (2010) + A1 (2010) +C1(2013)
EN 61000-4-2 (2009)
EN 61000-4-3 (2006) + A1 (2008) + A2 (2010)
EN 61000-4-4 (2012)
EN 61000-4-5 (2007)
EN 61000-4-6 (2009)
EN 61000-4-11 (2004)
3.1.6 Vibration
Vibrations: Meets requirements of:
IEC 60068-2-6:2008, Environmental testing - Part 2-6
Test- Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60945:2002, Maritime navigation and radio
communication equipment and system – General
requirements – Method of vibration testing according to
§ 8.7.2
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3.1.7 Flowmeter pulse inputs
Number of pulse inputs: 2
Input type: VAF instruments PT2 sensor or Namur
Minimum frequency pulse input: 1 Hz
Maximum frequency pulse input: 1000 Hz
Threshold voltage 3V
Maximum pulse voltage 8,2 V
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3.1.12 Modbus RTU
Number of Mobus connections: 1
Communication protocol: Modbus RTU
Serial interface: RS-485 (2-wire)
BaudRate 4800 or 9600 or 19200 or 38400 or 57600 or 115200
Parity: None or Even or Odd
DataBits: 8 or 9
StopBits: 1 or 2
Function code: 3 (Holding Registers)
Modbus slave address: 1 to 254
3.1.13 FCMbus
Number of FCMbus connections: 1
Maximum devices on the FCMbus: 10
Communication protocol: FCMbus communication
WARNING:
Inputs are not suitable for mains related measurements. Instrument is only intended for
measuring signals as described in 3.1.7 – 3.1.9
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4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
All precautions have been taken to ensure, in so far as reasonable practical, that the equipment has
been designed and constructed to be safe and without risk to health or the environment when properly
used.
Provided that the recommendations contained in this manual are carefully adhered to, no
circumstances are foreseen where the equipment will present a health or safety hazard.
5 UNPACKING
The FCM 2 is a precision instrument and should be treated with care.
Let the equipment acclimatize inside the closed box for at least one hour at the location where
the FCM 2 will be installed.
When the FCM 2 is taken out of the box, please leave the special protection supplied with the
equipment as long as possible in place to avoid any damage.
Disposal of the packing material should be done according to local laws or regulations, or
according to the rules that are applicable on the vessel or on the site.
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6 INSTALLATION
6.1 SITING
The location of the FCM 2 needs to meet the following conditions:
Field mounted
Mounted at eye level
Ambient temperature, range from 0 to 55 °C
Ambient humidity, range from 0 to 95 %RH (non-condensing)
Away from vibration and/or shock
Away from the influence of strong electrical and/or magnetic fields
6.2 DIMENSIONS
Dimensions of the FCM 2 are as shown in Figure 1.
Dimensions / mounting holes for mechanical installation can be found in section 17.
Mounting holes
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6.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
WARNING:
The FCM 2 is not fitted with a power switch, therefore a disconnecting device such as a
switch or circuit breaker conforming to local safety standards must be fitted to the final
installation.
The switch must be mounted in close proximity to the FCM 2 within easy reach of the
operator and must be marked clearly as the disconnection device for the FCM 2.
Make sure that all equipment is isolated from the electrical power supplies before
installing, repairing or maintaining the equipment.
All connections to secondary circuits must have basic insulation.
The digital output cable must be fused externally or galvanically isolated to protect the
output circuits.
After installation, there must be no access to live parts e.g. terminals.
If the FCM 2 is used in a manner not specified by VAF Instruments, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
When connecting power supply wiring, make sure that PE wire is longer than power
wires, in order to assure connection under any circumstance.
NOTE:
Always route signal cables and power cables separately, preferably in earthed
(grounded) metal conduits.
It is required that screened cable is used for signal inputs and digital output connections.
All screens are to be properly connected under the cable glands on FCM 2 side only, as
shown in Figure 2.
Connecting the screen on both sides of the cable will result in a ground loop.
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6.4 CONNECTION DIAGRAM
The FCM 2 must be connected to the power supply and flowmeter(s). Optional the digital output,
analog input/output, Modbus and FCMbus can be connected as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4.
The terminal connections and switch settings are shown in Figure 5 and Table 1.
IC-09 FCMbus
IC-09 FCMbus
IC-03 IC-03
IC-01 IC-04 IC-04
P
T P
T
Figure 4: Schematics external connections FCM 2 with flowmeters with Namur sensor and external PT100
Cable specifications:
IC-01 Power supply cable (100 – 240 VAC) 3 x 1.5 mm²
IC-02 PT2 flowmeter cable for pulse and PT100 2 x 3 x 0.50 mm² or 4 x 2 x 0.50 mm², twisted pair, individually
1)
(3m integrated) screened, braid shielded
IC-03 Namur sensor input cable 1 x 2 x 0.50 mm², twisted pair, braid shielded 1)
1)
IC-04 PT100 input cable 1 x 2 x 0.50 mm², twisted pair, braid shielded
IC-05 Digital pulse out cable 1 x 2 x 0.50 mm², twisted pair, braid shielded
IC-06 Modbus connection cable 1 x 2 x 0,50 mm², twisted pair, braid shielded
IC-07 Analog input connection cable 3 x 2 x 0,50 mm², twisted pair, individually screened, braid shielded. 2)
2)
IC-08 Analog output connection cable 2 x 2 x 0,50 mm², twisted pair, individually screened, braid shielded.
IC-09 FCMbus connection cable 1 x 2 x 0,50 mm², twisted pair, braid shielded
1)
Pulse and PT100 signals should not be joined within the same pair together.
2)
Optional. Analog output ór analog input.
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Flowmeter 1 and 2
Flowmeter 1 and 2
Temperature input
OR Analog output
ViscoSense®3D
consumption or
100 - 240 VAC
Power supply
flowdirection
Analog input
Pulse input
MicroSD
L N 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
OFF ON Connector 1
Namur SW-3 Pulse output
4 3 2 1
OFF ON Pulse output
SW-2 Modbus-A
Hall 1 2 OFF ON Modbus-B
SW-4
A B C D Connector 2
(o ptio n) FCMbus-Low
3 2 1
OFF ON
SW-5 FCMbus-High
not used
Lo cated under mo dule-D
Reset button
NOTE: Pulse switches 1 and 2 on the counter module-B must be set to “Hall” or to
“Namur” according the connected flowmeter input signal.
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Connector Describtion Cable type Remarks
L L
Power supply
PE IC-01
100-240 VAC
N N
B-1 Namur +
IC-03
B-2 Namur -
Flowmeter 1
B-3 not used
C-1 PT100 (1)
NAMUR-sensor
C-2 PT100 (2) IC-04
C-3 PT100 sense
B-4 Namur +
IC-03
B-5 Namur -
Flowmeter 2
B-6 not used
C-4 PT100 (1)
NAMUR-sensor
C-5 PT100 (2) IC-04
C-6 PT100 sense
D-1 GND
Viscosity
D-2 +
Analog input
D-3 GND 4 – 20mA
ViscoSense®3D IC-07 Temperature
D-4 + (passive, Ri=100Ω)
(option)
D-5 GND
Density
D-6 +
Table 1: Terminal connections for FCM 2 with PT2-flowmeters or NAMUR-flowmeters with external PT100
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7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 MENU LAYOUT
The FCM 2 has a menu layout as shown below in Figure 6.
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7.2 BASIC OPERATION
After the power is switched on, the FCM 2 will initialise and display Figure 7 or Figure 8.
Since the FCM 2 has no buttons or keys, the touchscreen is the interface between the FCM 2 and the
operator. The touchscreen also displays all relevant information.
The touchscreen is of the resistive type. To activate a key on the screen, a small amount of pressure
has to be applied to the keys by pressing it.
CAUTION:
IN ORDER NOT TO DAMAGE THE TOUCH SCREEN IT IS RECOMMENDED ONLY TO
PRESS THE TOUCH SCREEN WITH YOUR FINGERS OR STYLUS AND NOT BY ANY
SHARP OR POINTY OBJECT.
By pressing the < or > key in the lower left or right corner of the screen, it is possible to navigate to the
next or previous menu.
On the bottom of the screen menu is indicated by the grey/green bar which menu is
currently showing.
Depending on the configuration made in the settings Menu 6, more or less menus will be displayed.
See also the menu layout in Figure 6.
By pressing the < or > key in the top left or right corner of the screen, it is possible to navigate to the
next or previous FCM 2 remotely connected through FCMbus. For further details see section 7.4.
Remote connections are indicated by a 2nd grey/geen bar at the bottom of the screen.
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In the settings menu (section 7.6) the configuration of the FCM 2 can be changed by sliding and typing
on the thouch screen. Please see the following three (3) examples.
Example 1
Sliding through the menu’s.
Figure 9: Menu 6.1 upper part Figure 10: Menu 6.1 lower part
When entered Menu 6.1 (Figure 9) there will be 5 options visible. These 5 options are indicated by
the 5 white rectangles at the left side of the screen.
The 5 light grey rectangles indicate that 5 other options are also available lower down the screen. To
make these options available, slide with the fingertip from the down part of the screen upwards to enter
the lower 5 options (Figure 10).
To change a specific setting, select the option by pressing the associated > button on the right side of
the screen.
Example 2
Select a required setting by sliding.
Figure 11: Menu 6.1.6 [l/min] Figure 12: Menu 6.1.6 [m3/h]
Figure 11 shows the screen after the Flowrate Unit Menu 6.1.6 option is selected.
The required settings can be selected by sliding with the fingertip over the screen.
Sliding up-down selects the unit.
Sliding left-right select the column.
Press the green < button at the upper left corner of the screen to save the setting and to return to the
previous screen.
Press the red X at the upper right corner of the screen to cancel the selection and to return to the
previous screen.
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Example 3
Value can be changed by entering the required value with the keypad or numpad by pressing the
screen.
or
Figure 13: Numpad Figure 14: Keypad
Press X-key for cancelling the action and go back to the previous screen.
Press Clr-key for erasing the current value in top right screen.
Press back-key or del-key for erasing forward or backward.
Press <<, <-, ->, >> for moving the cursor.
Press Accept-key to accept the new value and go back to the previous screen.
In the Flow settings Menu 6.2, the FCM-mode can be selected by one of the following options:
Flow In & Flow Out For further details see section 7.3.1
1x Flow in For further details see section 7.3.2
2x Flow in For further details see section 7.3.3
Bi-directional Flow For further details see section 7.3.4
Read Only For further details see section 7.4
In the Flow settings Menu 6.2, the Fuel can be selected by one of the following options:
Fuel 1
Fuel 2
Fuel 1 & Fuel 2
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7.3.1 FCM-mode: Flow In & Flow Out
One flowmeter inlet and one flowmeter outlet and one engine.
On the screen of Menu 1 (Figure 15), the Total consumption of the engine (both fuel types
together) and the current Consumption rate is displayed.
On the screen of Menu 2 (Figure 16), the Accumulated total consumption of the engine (both
fuel types together) and the current Consumption rate is displayed.
On the screen of Menu 3 (Figure 17) the current values for both the Inlet- and Outlet
flowmeter are shown:
Total volume/mass (both fuel types together) that has passed through the inlet- and outlet
flowmeter
Accumulated total volume/mass (both fuel types together) that has passed through the
inlet- and outlet flowmeter
Current flowrate through the inlet- and outlet flowmeter
Current temperature of the fuel through the inlet- and outlet flowmeter
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Figure 18: Menu 4 Figure 19: Menu 4 Figure 20: Menu 4
On the screen of Menu 4 (Figure 18, 19, 20) the total- and current consumption per fuel type (FN 1
and FN 2) is shown:
Total consumption per fuel type
Accumulated total consumption per fuel type
Current consumption per fuel type
Only one of the screens Menu 4 (Figure 18, 19, 20) will be available.
This is depending on the setting made In the Flow settings Menu 6.2. Both fuel types or
only one type can be selected.
More details are shown in section 7.6.2
On the screen of Menu 5 (Figure 21) the Viscosity, Temperature and Density of the current fuel
type are visible.
This screen is only available when the Analog-input is selected in the I/O-slots Menu 6.5,
section 7.6.5. Accordingly the Analog-input needs to receive input signals from the
ViscoSense®3D. By using the density the mass-flow can be determined.
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7.3.2 FCM-mode: 1x Flow In
To be used with one flowmeter and one engine
On the screen of Menu 1 (Figure 22), the Total consumption of the engine (both fuel types
together) and the current Consumption rate is displayed.
On the screen of Menu 2 (Figure 23), the Accumulated total consumption of the engine (both
fuel types together) and the current Consumption rate is displayed.
On the screen of Menu 3 (Figure 24) the current values for the inlet flowmeter are shown:
Total volume/mass (both fuel types together)that has passed through the inlet flowmeter
Accumulated total volume/mass (both fuel types together) that has passed through the
inlet flowmeter
Current flowrate through the inlet flowmeter
Current temperature of the fuel through the inlet flowmeter
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Figure 25: Menu 4 Figure 26: Menu 4 Figure 27: Menu 4
On the screen of Menu 4 (Figure 25, 26, 27) the total- and current consumption per fuel type (FN 1
and FN 2) is shown:
Total consumption per fuel type
Accumulated total consumption per fuel type
Current consumption per fuel type
Only one of the screens Menu 4 (Figure 25, 26, 27) will be available.
This is depending on the setting made In the Flow settings Menu 6.2. Both fuel types or
only one type can be selected.
More details are shown in section 7.6.2
On the screen of Menu 5 (Figure 28) the Viscosity, Temperature and Density of the current fuel
type are visible.
This screen is only available when the Analog-input is selected in the I/O-slots Menu 6.5,
section 7.6.5. Accordingly the Analog-input needs to receive input signals from the
ViscoSense®3D. By using the density the mass-flow can be determined.
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7.3.3 FCM-mode: 2x Flow In
To be used with two flowmeters and two engines
On the screens of Menu 1(B) (Figure 29, 30), the Total consumption of the engines (both fuel
types together) and the current Consumption rate is displayed.
On the screens of Menu 2(B) (Figure 31, 32), the Accumulated total consumption of the
engines (both fuel types together) and the current Consumption rate is displayed.
On the screen of Menu 3 (Figure 33) the current values for both engine-1 and engine-2 are shown:
Total volume/mass (both fuel types together) that has passed through the inlet flowmeter
Accumulated total volume/mass (both fuel types together) that has passed through the
inlet flowmeter
Current flowrate through the inlet flowmeter
Current temperature of the fuel through the inlet flowmeter
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Figure 34: Menu 4 Figure 35: Menu 4 Figure 36: Menu 4
On the screen of Menu 4(B) (Figure 34 to 39) the total- and current consumption per engine (Engine
1 and Engine 2) and per fuel type (FN 1 and FN 2) are shown:
Total consumption per fuel type
Accumulated total consumption per fuel type
Current consumption per fuel type
Only one of the screens Menu 4 (Figure 34, 35, 36) and only one of the screens
of Menu 4B (Figure 37, 38, 39) will be available.
This is depending on the setting made In the Flow settings Menu 6.2. Both fuel types or
only one type can be selected.
More details are shown in section 7.6.2
The Menu 5 screen with the Viscosity, Temperature and Density is not available when
the FCM-mode: 2x Flow in is selected.
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7.3.4 FCM-mode: Bi-directional Flow
To be used with one flowmeter with double pulse, used for loading and discharging.
On the screen of Menu 1 (Figure 40), the Absolute total (loaded fuel minus discharged fuel) and
the current Flowrate of the flowmeter is displayed.
By pressing the trashbin icon the Absolute total (menu 1), Total Load (menu 2) and
Total Discharge (menu 3) will be cleared to zero.
On the screens of Menu 2 and 3 (Figure 41, 42), the Total and Accumulated
Load/Discharge of the flowmeter is displayed.
By pressing the trashbin icon the Total Load (menu 2) or Total Discharge (menu 3) will
be cleared to zero.
Deleting the Total Load (menu 2) or Total Discharge (menu 3) will not effect the
Absolute total (menu 1) number.
On the screen of Menu 4 (Figure 43), an overview is shown of the Total and Accumulated
Load/Discharge of the flowmeter is displayed.
For selecting Bi-directional flow refer to FCM-mode (section 7.6.2) and I/O-slot (section 7.6.5).
For analog flow direction signal, please refer to section 7.6.7.
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7.4 FCMBUS OPERATION
The FCM 2 is fitted with FCMbus communication making it available to communicate between two or
more different FCM 2 devices. Information as flowrate, consumption, temperature, etc. can be read out
remotely from one FCM 2 on another FCM 2. FCMbus communication is read-only.
The physical FCMbus-connection is explained in section 6.4 and the FCMbus-settings are
explained in section 7.6.10.
When the FCMbus connection has been establisched an extra bar will appear on top of the existing
grey/green menu-bar. The number of indicators is depending on the settings and
amount of FCM 2 devices connected with the FCMbus communication.
By pressing the < or > key at the top left or right corner of the screen, it is possible to navigate remotely
to the next or previous FCM 2 device.
By pressing the < or > key in the lower left or right corner of the screen, it is possible to navigate to the
next or previous menu.
Example
Figure 45: Remote 3 reads remote 1 Figure 46: Remote 3 reads remote 2 Figure 47: Remote 3 reads remote 3
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A FCM 2 device within the FCMbus communication system can also be set as a read-only device.
A read-only device has no flowmeters connected.
FCM-mode needs to be set as Read Only in the Flow settings Menu 6.2.1.
Example
The FCM 2 is set to read-only mode when the FCM 2 is located in the ECR and no flowmeter is
connected to this FCM 2.
The FCM 2 located in the ECR can read data through the FCMbus connection from other FCM 2
devices located elsewhere and having flowmeters connected.
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7.5 ALARMS AND WARNINGS
Figure 49: Menu 2 with Active alarm warning Figure 50: Menu 2 with Alarm warning
By pressing the red (or green) alarm icon the Alarm overview menu is displayed.
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A negative consumption can only be measured when FCM-mode “Flow In & Flow
out” is selected. Menu 6.2.1
Sensor fail When the PT100 input is: 0Ω or open-loop or >200⁰C
Communication fail No communication between internal module(s) and backplane
Flowmeter fail Flowrate of flowmeter 1 = 0
and
Flowrate of flowmeter 2 > 5x cutoff value
A flowmeter fail can only be measured when FCM-mode “Flow In & Flow out” is
selected. Menu 6.2.1
Analog-in fail Overrange (O.R.) when analog-in >20mA
Underrange (U.R.) when analog-in <4mA
Twist wire (T.W.) when polarity is twisted
Not connected (N.C.) when the analog-in is not connected
Analog-out fail Loop error (L.E.) when nothing connected to the analog-out or
when Rb >400Ω
Table 2: Alarm conditions
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7.6 SETTINGS MENU
The different sub menu’s can be entered by pressing the associated icon.
How to change the settings is described in section 7.2
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7.6.1 Units and format (menu 6.1)
In the Units and format Menu 6.1 the units and format on the display (Menu 1 to 5) can be
set. The settings that can be made are shown in Table 3.
Figure 55: Menu 6.1 upper part Figure 56: Menu 6.1 lower part
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7.6.2 Flow settings (menu 6.2)
In the Flow settings Menu 6.2 the FCM-mode, Fuel-type and other specific settings are made for
calculating the correct consumption. The settings that can be made are shown in Table 4.
Figure 57: Menu 6.2 top Figure 58: Menu 6.2 medium Figure 59: Menu 6.2 bottom
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6.2.10 Fuel Select Fuel 1: The currently measured flow is added to the totals
of fuel type 1.
Fuel 2: The currently measured flow is added to the totals
of fuel type 2
Fuel 1 & Fuel 2: The currently measured flow is added automatically to the
totals of either fuel type 1 or fuel type 2, depending on inlet
fuel temperature. This temperature can be set in menu
6.2.11 Switching temp.
6.2.11 Switching temp. The switching temperature defines if the currently measured flow is added
to the totals of fuel type 1 or fuel type 2.
Fuel type 1: When the actual temperature of the inlet
flowmeter > than the switching temperature.
Fuel type 2: When the actual temperature of the inlet
flowmeter ≤ than the switching temperature.
The following range can be selected: 0.0 – 999.9
The switching temperature is only applicable when Fuel 1 & Fuel 2 is
selected (Menu 6.2.10).
6.2.12 Cutoff Value If the current consumption is ≤ than the cutoff value, no consumption is
(Eng.1/Eng.2) added to the totals.
The following range can be selected: 0.01 – 999.9
The cutoff value is set per engine.
One cutoff value: FCM-mode: Flow In & Out or 1xFlow In
Two cutoff values: FCM-mode: 2x Flow In
Rule of thumb is cut off value = 0.5% of maximum flowrate.
The cut off value has to be less than the minimum consumption.
6.2.13 Temp. smoothing filter Look back period for the moving average of the temperature shown. This
will filter out spikes and display a more natural course of the temperature.
The following range can be selected: 0 – 10
6.2.14 Flow smooting filter Look back period for the moving average of the flowrate shown.
This will filter out spikes and display a more natural course of the
temperature. The following range can be selected: 0 – 10
Table 4: Settings menu 6.2 Flow settings
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7.6.3 Display settings (menu 6.3)
In the Display settings Menu 6.3 the display settings and device/engine/fuel names can be set.
The settings that can be made are shown in Table 4.
Figure 60: Menu 6.3 top Figure 61: Menu 6.3 bottom
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7.6.4 Delete totals (menu 6.4)
When the Delete Totals menu 6.4 is entered, the following totals can be reset:
Total consumption of engine one and two regardless the fuel type
Total volume that has passed through flowmeter one and two
Total consumption of fuel type one and two
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7.6.5 IO slots (menu 6.5)
In the IO Slots menu 6.5 it is possible to set the type of IO modules which are installed in the FCM
2. Normally this is done at the VAF Instruments factory and does no need of changing. The settings
that can be made are shown in Table 6.
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7.6.6 Analog input settings (menu 6.6)
In the Analog input settings Menu 6.6 the actual input is visible and the minimum (4mA)
and the maximum (20mA) values can be set. The settings that can be made are shown in Table 7.
Figure 64: Menu 6.6 top Figure 65: Menu 6.6 medium Figure 66: Menu 6.6 bottom
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7.6.7 Analog output settings (menu 6.7)
In the Analog ouput settings Menu 6.7 the actual ouput is visible and the minimum (4mA)
and the maximum (20mA) values can be set. Like all other values, the consumption is temperature
compensated. The settings that can be made are shown in Table 8.
Please note that analog outputs are meant to display consumptionrates and should not be used for
totalizing. For the latter Modbus or pulse output can be used.
Analog Out 2 is only available in FCM-mode 2x Flow In which can be set in menu 6.2.1.
In Bi-directional mode the Analog Out 1 can be used for sending the flow direction.
At discharge the analog output will be 8mA and when loading the analog output will be 12mA.
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7.6.8 Digital output settings (menu 6.8)
The digital output generates X-number of pulses per unit for the consumption of engine 1. Like all other
values, the consumption is temperature compensated.
The output can also be set as an alarm output.
When the Digital output settings menu 6.8 is entered, several options for the pulse output
can be set. The settings that can be made are shown in Table 9.
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7.6.9 Modbus RTU settings (menu 7.1)
With the Modbus connection a list of register addresses can be read. The complete list of Modbus
addresses can be found in section 15.15.
When the Modbus settings menu 7.1 is entered, several options for the Modbus communication
can be set. The settings that can be made are shown in Table 10.
NOTE: Modbus switches (section 6.4) SW2(termination resistor), SW3(bias resistor) and
SW4(bias resistor) settings:
When the FCM 2 is in the middle within the Modbus network, all three switches must
be set “OFF”.
When the FCM 2 is the last module in the Modbus network, switch SW2 must be set
“ON” and switches SW3 and SW4 must be set “OFF”.
When the FCM 2 is the first module in the Modbus network, all three switches must
be set “ON”.
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7.6.10 FCMbus settings (menu 7.2)
The FCM 2 is fitted with FCMbus communication making it available to communicate between two or
more different FCM 2 devices. Information as flowrate, consumption, temperature, etc. can be read out
remotely from one FCM 2 on another FCM 2. Operation is described in section 7.4.
When the FCMbus settings menu 7.2 is entered, several options for the FCMbus communication
can be set. The settings that can be made are shown in Table 11.
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7.6.11 Time settings (menu 7.3)
The Time settings menu 7.3 shows the current time and date.
The time and date are used as a timestamp in the Alarm overview.
To change the time or date, press the Edit button and press the associated red < or > button to
increase or decrease the value.
When the date and time are set correctly, press the Save button.
The Device Information menu 7.4 shows the current software version.
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8 MAINTENANCE
Under normal conditions the FCM 2 requires no maintenance.
Conditions what are considered “Normal” are;
A clean operating environment
The FCM 2 is installed in accordance with the installation instructions given.
Operation of the FCM 2 is in accordance with this manual and other related publications
Uninterrupted power supply at normal specified values.
9 REPAIR
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
MAKE SURE THAT ALL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 4 ARE
MET BEFORE ANY WORK IS COMMENCED.
9.2 REPLACEMENT
To replace the FCM2, the following steps should be taken:
Write down all parameter settings as described in sections 7.6.1 trough 7.6.12.
Switch off the 100-240 VAC electrical power supply.
Make sure that all connections to the FCM 2 are labelled correctly so that re-installation can be
done without any errors.
Disconnect all the connections in a reverse order as described in section 6.
Reinstall a replacement the FCM 2 as described in section 6.
Set all the previous written down parameter settings as described in sections 7.6.1 trough
7.6.12
The FCM 2 can be taken out of service by switching off the 100-240 VAC electrical supply and
disconnecting all wires.
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11 REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
MAKE SURE THAT ALL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 4 ARE
MET BEFORE ANY WORK IS COMMENCED.
To remove and store the controller, the following steps have to be taken:
Switch off the 100 - 240 VAC electrical power supply.
Make sure that all connections to the FCM 2 are labelled correctly so that re-installation can be
done without any errors.
Disconnect all the connections in a reverse order as described in section 6.
Store the FCM 2 in a cool and dry location, is such way that the FCM 2 cannot be damaged.
Sender
Company Name : Contact Person :
Street : Department :
Postal Code : Telephone :
City : Fax :
Country : E-mail :
Shipping address for return of goods to user if different from above mentioned)
Installation date:
Failure date:
Table 12: Example of a fault report to accompany a return shipment to the VAF Instruments factory or service agent.
The fault report should be filled out in the English language
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12.1 CONDITIONS FOR RETURN OF GOODS
Return shipments of goods to VAF Instruments or local service agent must meet the following
conditions:
The shipment must be accompanied by a fault report as shown in Table 12: Example of a fault
report to accompany a return shipment to the VAF Instruments factory or service agent.
The fault report should be filled out in the English language, giving full information about the
reason for return, all other relevant information and further instructions.
The shipping container must be strong enough to protect the FCM 2 during transport and
should be packed with soft material to protect against shocks.
Goods must be sent C.I.F. destination.
In the event a FCM 2 has to be sent back for repair, send it directly to:
Website: www.vaf.nl
E-mail: [email protected]
13 ENVIRONMENT
The FCM 2 has no negative influence on the environment during normal operation.
14 DISPOSAL
The FCM 2 consists of metal, plastics and electronic parts. It should be disposed according to local
laws or regulations.
If in doubt or not able to dispose of the equipment it can be returned to VAF Instruments.
VAF Instruments will dispose of the equipment in a correct way.
A green passport can be supplied on request.
Main materials:
Body Aluminium
PCBs Electronic parts
Lithium Manganese Dioxide battery
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15 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND FAULT FINDING
15.1 DISPLAY REMAINS BLANK
Possible cause Solution
(perform the checks in sequential order)
3. The FCM 2 is malfunctioning. Return the FCM 2 to VAF Instruments for repair
15.2 NO FLOWRATE
Possible cause Solution
(perform the checks in sequential order)
1. Valves are closed Open the valves to and from the flowmeter
4. Wrong type of flowmeter input Check wire connections on module B of the FCM 2,
in accoordence to section 6.4.
1. Valves are (partly) closed Open valves to and from the flowmeter
3. K-factor setting is not correct Check the k-factor on the flowmeter and set the
correct k-factor in menu 6.2.2 and/or menu 6.2.3
4. Thermal expansion coefficient is not correct Check the thermal expansion coefficient for the fuel
and set the correct coefficient in menu 6.2.5 and/or
6.2.8
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15.4 WRONG MASS FLOWRATE
Possible cause Solution
(perform the checks in sequential order)
1. Valves are (partly) closed Open valves to and from the flowmeter
3. K-factor setting is not correct Check the k-factor on the flowmeter and set the
correct k-factor in menu 6.2.2 and/or menu 6.2.3
4. Thermal expansion coefficient is not correct Check the thermal expansion coefficient for the fuel
and set the correct coefficient in menu 6.2.5 and/or
6.2.8
5. The density coefficient is not correct Check the density coefficient for the fuel and set
the correct coefficient in menu 6.2.6 and/or 6.2.9
6. The density measurement is not correct Check section 15.10 Analog input fail
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15.6 NEGATIVE CONSUMPTION
Possible cause Solution
(perform the checks in sequential order)
1. The FCM-mode is not set correctly Check if the correct FCM-mode is selected.
A negative consumption can only be measured
when FCM-mode “Flow In & Flow out” is selected in
menu 6.2.1
2. The inlet and outlet flowmeters are reversed. Check wire connections on modules C and B of the
FCM 2. See section 6.4
3. Setting for cut off value is not correct Rule of thumb is cut off value = 0.5% of maximum
flowrate.
The cut off value has to be less than the minimum
consumption.
Setting the correct cut off value in menu 6.2.12
4. K-factor setting is not correct Check the k-factor on the flowmeter and set the
correct k-factor in menu 6.2.2 and/or menu 6.2.3
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(perform the checks in sequential order)
1. The FCM-mode is not set correctly Check if the correct FCM-mode is selected.
A flowmeter fail can only be measured when FCM-
mode “Flow In & Flow out” is selected in menu 6.2.1
2. Bypass valve is open Close the bypass valves for flowmeter 1 and
flowmeter 2.
4. Wrong type of flowmeter input Check wire connections on module B of the FCM 2,
in accoordence to section 6.4.
6. Setting for cut off value is not correct Rule of thumb is cut off value = 0.5% of maximum
flowrate.
The cut off value has to be less than the minimum
consumption.
Setting the correct cut off value in menu 6.2.12
7. K-factor setting is not correct Check the k-factor on the flowmeter and set the
correct k-factor in menu 6.2.2 and/or menu 6.2.3
3. No 4-20mA signal is available Check the incoming analog signal in menu 6.6.1 and
6.6.4 and 6.6.7
Check if the ViscoSense®3D interface box is
powered on.
Check ViscoSense®3D manual for the making the
correct settings.
4. Wrong analog-input settings Check if the correct settings have been set in menu
6.6.2, 6.6.3, 6.6.5, 6.6.6, 6.6.8 and 6.6.9
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1. Loose wiring Check wire connections on module D of the FCM 2.
See section 6.4
4. No 4-20mA signal is available Check the outgoing analog signal in menu 6.7.1 and
6.7.4
4. Wrong analog-output settings Check if the correct settings have been set in menu
6.7.2, 6.7.3, 6.7.5 and 6.7.6
2. Wrong digital-output settings Check if the correct settings have been set in menu
6.8.1, 6.8.2, 6.8.3 and 6.8.4
2. Wrong data settings Check if the correct settings have been set in menu
7.1.1 and 7.1.2
2. Wrong data settings Check if the correct settings have been set in menu
7.2.1 and 7.2.2
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Registers
Address
Bytes
Unit Unit Unit Unit
Name (kg) (litre) (lb) (lb) Data Type Describtion
Read only
0 Consump1Rate 2 4 kg/hour litre/hour lb/hour US gal/hour 32-Bit Floating Point Fuel consumption rate of Engine 1
2 Engine 1 HFO Consump. Rate 2 4 kg/hour litre/hour lb/hour US gal/hour 32-Bit Floating Point HFO consumption rate of Engine 1
4 Engine 1 MDO Consump. Rate 2 4 kg/hour litre/hour lb/hour US gal/hour 32-Bit Floating Point MDO consumption rate of Engine 1
6 Eng1 Total Mass 2 4 kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Total fuel mass of Engine 1
8 Eng1 Accum Mass 2 4 Kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Accumulated fuel mass of Engine 1
10 Engine 1 HFO Total 2 4 Kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Total HFO fuel mass of Engine 1
12 Engine 1 MDO Total 2 4 Kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Total MDO fuel mass of Engine 1
14 Engine 1 HFO Accum 2 4 Kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Accumulated total HFO fuel mass of Engine 1
16 Engine 1 MDO Accum 2 4 kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Accumulated total MDO fuel mass of Engine 1
100 Flow1Rate 2 4 kg/hour litre/hour lb/hour US gal/hour 32-Bit Floating Point Flowrate flowmeter 1, without temp.correction
102 Flow2Rate 2 4 kg/hour litre/hour lb/hour US gal/hour 32-Bit Floating Point Flowrate flowmeter 2, without temp.correction
104 Flow1Temp 2 4 °C °C °F °F 32-Bit Floating Point Temperature of flowmeter 1
106 Flow2Temp 2 4 °C °C °F °F 32-Bit Floating Point Temperature of flowmeter 2
108 AnalogInput1 2 4 uA uA uA uA 32-Bit Floating Point Actual value of analog input 1
110 AnalogInput2 2 4 uA uA uA uA 32-Bit Floating Point Actual value of analog input 2
112 AnalogInput3 2 4 uA uA uA uA 32-Bit Floating Point Actual value of analog input 3
1000 Consump2Rate 2 4 kg/hour litre/hour lb/hour US gal/hour 32-Bit Floating Point Fuel consumption rate of Engine 2
1002 Engine 2 HFO Consump. Rate 2 4 kg/hour litre/hour lb/hour US gal/hour 32-Bit Floating Point HFO consumption rate of Engine 2
1004 Engine 2 MDO Consump. Rate 2 4 kg/hour litre/hour lb/hour US gal/hour 32-Bit Floating Point MDO consumption rate of Engine 2
1006 Eng2 Total Mass 2 4 kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Total fuel mass of Engine 2
1008 Eng2 Accum Mass 2 4 Kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Accumulated fuel mass of Engine 2
1010 Engine 2 HFO Total 2 4 Kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Total HFO fuel mass of Engine 2
1012 Engine 2 MDO Total 2 4 Kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Total MDO fuel mass of Engine 2
1014 Engine 2 HFO Accum 2 4 Kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Accumulated total HFO fuel mass of Engine 2
1016 Engine 2 MDO Accum 2 4 kg m3 lb US gal 32-Bit Floating Point Accumulated total MDO fuel mass of Engine 2
The responded value of the requested Modbus address is equal with the unit set in Units
and format Menu 6.1 section 7.6.1 of this manual.
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16 CERTIFICATES
At this time no certificates of conformity or certificates of approval are available for the FCM 2.
17 DRAWINGS
18 ABBREVIATIONS
FCM – Fuel Consumption Monitor
IOM – Installation, Operation and Maintenance
ECR – Engine Control Room
19 SPARE PARTS
No spare parts are available for the FCM 2.
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20 WARRANTY CONDITIONS
1. Without prejudice to the restrictions stated hereinafter, the contractor guarantees both the
soundness of the product delivered by him and the quality of the material used and/or delivered for
it, insofar as this concerns faults in the product delivered which do not become apparent during
inspection or transfer test, which the principal shall demonstrate to have arisen within 12 months
from delivery in accordance with sub article 1A exclusively or predominantly as a direct
consequence of unsoundness of the construction used by the contractor or as a consequence of
faulty finishing or the use of poor materials.
1A. The product shall be deemed to have been delivered when it is ready for inspection (if
inspection at the premises of the contractor has been agreed) and otherwise when it is ready
for shipment.
2. Articles 1 and 1A shall equally apply to faults which do not become apparent during inspection or
transfer test which are caused exclusively or predominantly by unsound assembly/installation by
the contractor. If assembly/installation is carried out by the contractor, the guarantee period
intended in article 1 shall last 12 months from the day on which assembly/installation is completed
by the contractor, with the understanding that in this case the guarantee period shall end not later
than 18 months after delivery in accordance with the terms of sub article 1A.
3. Defects covered by the guarantee intended under articles 1, 1A and 2 shall be remedied by the
contractor by repair or replacement of the faulty component either on or off the premises of the
contractor, or by shipment of a replacement component, this remaining at the discretion of the
contractor. Sub article 3A shall equally apply if repair or replacement takes place at the site where
the product has been assembled/installed. All costs accruing above the single obligation described
in the first sentence, such as are not restricted to shipment costs, travelling and accommodation
costs or disassembly or assembly costs insofar as they are not covered by the agreement, shall be
paid by the principal.
3A. If repair or replacement takes place at the site where the product has been assembled/installed,
the principal shall ensure, at his own expense and risk, that:
a. the employees of the contractor shall be able to commence their work as soon as they have
arrived at the erection site and continue to do so during normal working hours, and
moreover, if the contractor deems it necessary, outside the normal working hours, with the
proviso that the contractor informs the principal of this in good time;
b. suitable accommodation and/or all facilities required in accordance with government
regulations, the agreement and common usage, shall be available for the employees of the
contractor;
c. the access roads to the erection site shall be suitable for the transport required;
d. the allocated site shall be suitable for storage and assembly; the necessary lockable
storage sites for materials, tools and other goods shall be available;
e. the necessary and usual auxiliary workmen, auxiliary machines, auxiliary tools, materials
and working materials (including process liquids, oils and greases, cleaning and other minor
materials, gas, water, electricity, steam, compressed air, heating, lighting, etc.) and the
measurement and testing equipment usual for in the business operations of the principal,
shall be available at the correct place and at the disposal of the contractor at the correct
time and without charge;
f. all necessary safety and precautionary measures shall have been taken and adhered to,
and all measures shall have been taken and adhered to necessary to observe the
applicable government regulations in the context of assembly/installation;
g. the products shipped shall be available at the correct site at the commencement of and
during assembly.
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4. Defects not covered by the guarantee are those which occur partially or wholly as a result of:
a. non-observance of the operation and maintenance instructions or other than foreseeable
normal usage;
b. normal wear and tear;
c. assembly/installation by third parties, including the principal;
d. the application of any government regulation regarding the nature or quality of the material
used;
e. materials or goods used in consultation with the principal;
f. materials or goods provided by the principal to the contractor for processing;
g. materials, goods, working methods and constructions insofar as are applied at the express
instruction of the principal, and materials or goods supplied by or on behalf of the principal;
h. components obtained from third parties by the contractor insofar as that party has given no
guarantee to the contractor.
5. If the principal fails to fulfil any obligation properly or on time ensuing from the agreement
concluded between the principal and the contractor or any agreement connected to it, the
contractor shall not be bound by any of these agreements to any guarantee regardless of how it is
referred to. If, without previous written approval from the contractor, the principal commences
disassembly, repair or other work on the product or allows it to be commenced, then every
agreement with regard to guarantee shall be void.
6. Claims regarding defects must be submitted in writing as quickly as possible and not later than 14
days after the discovery of such. All claims against the contractor regarding faults shall be void if
this term is exceeded. Claims pertaining to the guarantee must be submitted within one year of the
valid complaint on penalty of invalidity.
7. If the contractor replaces components/products under the terms of his guarantee obligations, the
replaced components/products shall become the property of the contractor.
8. Unless otherwise agreed, a guarantee on repair or overhaul work carried out by the contractor or
other services shall only be given on the correctness of the manner in which the commissioned
work is carried out, this for a period of 6 months. This guarantee only covers the single obligation of
the contractor to carry out the work concerned once again in the event of unsound work. In this
case, sub article 3A shall apply equally.
9. No guarantee shall be given regarded the inspection conducted, advice given and similar matters.
10. Alleged failure to comply with his guarantee commitments on the part of the contractor shall not
absolve the principal from his obligations ensuing from any agreement concluded with the
contractor.
11. No guarantee shall be given on products which form a part of, or on work and services on, goods
older than 8 years.
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Revision 0514:
Table 1 and 2: Connector D1 – D6 changed in B1 – B6
Revision 0515:
Update manual from FCM 2 firmware version 1.0.9 to FCM 2 firmware version 1.3.6
Major changes: Analog-input, Analog-output, Modbus, two flowmeters in.
Revision 0715:
Update manual from FCM 2 firmware version 1.3.6 to FCM 2 firmware version 1.4.5
Major changes: Implementation of FCMbus communication; section 7.4 FCMbus operation and section
7.6.10 FCMbus settings.
Revision 1015:
Warnings added for CE compliance
Revision 0116:
Clarifications analog output
Revision 1016:
Bi-directional option added to manual
Drawing 0890-1050 updated
Firmware version 1.5.8.
Chapter 1.1 warning added
Revision 0217:
Chapter 7.6.6 updated
Firmware version 1.6.0.
Revision 0418
Chapter 1.1 warning added
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