515 Series
A selection of fluid types and modes makes it suitable for many heating/cooling applications


515 – HC01

Overview

The 515 HC01 application measures the volume, mass and energy content of fluid in a heating or cooling system by using frequency volume flow input in conjunction with analog feed and return temperature inputs.

A selection of fluid types and modes makes it suitable for many heating/cooling applications. The instrument is compatible with a wide range of flowmeter frequency outputs, including millivolt signals, reed switches, Namur proximity switches and pulse trains via its smart front-panel programming.

The instrument calculates the mass flow and energy according to the IAPWS Industrial Formulation (1997) when the fluid type is water, while internal enthalpy and density tables are used for the selection of other industry fluids.

 

Calculations

The instrument can calculate the mass and energy for the following common industry fluids:

  • Water
  • Glycol (35% Solution)
  • Brine (27% CaC2)
  • TYFOXIT F20
  • TYFOXIT F40
  • Essotherm 500/Thermaloil
  • THERMINOL 55
  • User Custom Fluid

Formulas

mass flow = volume flow x ρflow

power = Mass flow x (hTF – hTR)

where:

ρflow = density at flow conditions

hTF = Specific enthalpy at feed temperature

hTR = Specific enthalpy at return temperature

Features at a glance

  • Suited for heating and/or cooling operation
  • Uses IAPWS-IF97 to determine water properties
  • Selection of common industry fluids using internal tables
  • Facility for user defined Enthalpy and Density table
  • Flow meter can be located in feed or return line
  • Allows for non-linear correction
  • Selection of second language and user tags
  • RTC logging with over 1000 entries
  • Infra-red communications port on front panel
  • Pulse width and scaling of pulse output
  • 4-20mA retransmission
  • Selectable protocols on serial ports including Modbus RTU and printer output
  • Front panel adjustment of 8-24V DC output voltage
  • Backlit Display
  • LCD Backup

Contrec 515 HC0102-diagram

Displayed Information

The front panel display shows the current values of the input variables and the results of the calculations. A list of the variables for this application and their type (total or rate) is shown at the end of this document.

The instrument can be supplied with a real-time clock for storage of up to 100 transactions with time and date stamps.

Communications

There are three communication ports available as follows:

  • RS-232 port (standard)
  • RS-485 port (advanced option)
  • Infra-red port (on front panel)

The ports are available for remote data reading, printouts and for initial application loading of the instrument.

Isolated Outputs

The opto-isolated outputs can retransmit any main menu variable. The type of output is determined by the nature of the assigned variable. Totals are output as pulses and rates are output as 4-20 mA signals. One output is standard, a second output is available as an option.

Relay Outputs

The relay alarms can be assigned to any of the main menu variables of a rate type. The alarms can be fully configured including hysteresis. Two relays are standard with an additional two available in the advanced option.

Software Configuration

The instrument can be further tailored to suit specific application needs including units of measurement, custom tags, second language or access levels. A distributor can configure these requirements before delivery.

Instrument parameters including units of measurement can be programmed in the field, according to the user access levels assigned to parameters by the distributor.

All set-up parameters, totals and logged data are stored in non-volatile memory with at least 30 years retention.

Temperature Input Types

Temperature sensor inputs can be either PT100, PT500, 4-20mA, 0-5V or 1.5V signals.

 

500 series flow computer

Terminal Designations

Terminal LabelDesignationComment
1FINP1+Frequency Input 1+Volumetric Flow Input
3SG-Signal Ground
5EXC V2+Excitation Term 2+For AINP1 RTD Input
6EXC V3+Excitation Term 3+For AINP2 RTD Input
7AINP1+Analog Input ch 1 (+)Feed Temperature Input
8AINP1-Analog Input ch 1 (-)Feed Temperature Input
9AINP2+Analog Input ch 2 (+)Return Temperature Input
10AINP2-Analog Input ch 2(-)Return Temperature Input
15Vo+8-24 volts DC outputOverload protected
16G-DC Ground
17Vi+DC power inputDC power in 12-28V
18SHEShield terminal
19RS485+RS485 (+)Advanced option
20RS485-RS485 (-)Advanced option
21RS485GRS485 GroundAdvanced option
22LOGIC INPUTS1+Switch 1
23LOGIC INPUTS2+Switch 2
24LOGIC INPUTS3+Switch 3
25LOGIC INPUTS4+Switch 4
26LOGIC INPUTSC-Signal ground
27OUT 1+Output ch 1 (+)
28OUT 1-Output ch 1 (-)
29OUT 2+Output ch 2 (+)Advanced option
30OUT 2-Output ch 2 (-)Advanced option
31RELAYSRCRelay common
32RELAYSR1Relay 1
33RELAYSR2Relay 2
34RELAYSR3Relay 3Advanced option
35RELAYSR4Relay 4Advanced option
EAC MAINSEMains groundAC power in 95-135V or 190-260V
NAC MAINSNMains neutralAC power in 95-135V or 190-260V
AAC MAINSAMains activeAC power in 95-135V or 190-260V
RS232 port9-pin serial port

515 HC01 Dimension Drawings

Part Number

515.XXXXXX-HC01

See product codes to select required features

Default application software:

515-HC01-000000

515 batch/flow computer dimensional drawings

515  Specifications

Operating Environment

Temperature

-20 °C to +60 °C (conformal coating)
+5 °C to +40 °C (no coating)

Humidity

0 to 95% non condensing (conformal coating)
5% to 85% non condensing (no coating)

Power Supply

95…135 V AC or 190…260 V AC or
12…28 V DC

Consumption

6W (typical)

Protection

Sealed to IP65 (Nema 4X) when panel mounted

Dimensions

147 mm (5.8″) width
74 mm (2.9″) height
167 mm (6.6″) depth

Display

Type

Backlit LCD with 7-digit numeric display and 11-character alphanumeric display

Digits

15.5 mm (0.6″) high

Characters

6 mm (0.24″) high

LCD Backup

Last data visible for 15 min after power down

Update Rate

0.3 second

Non-volatile Memory

Retention

> 30 years

Data Stored

Setup, Totals and Logs

Approvals

Interference

CE compliance

Enclosure

ATEX, FM, CSA and SAA approved enclosures available for hazardous areas

Real Time Clock (Optional)

Battery Type

3 volts Lithium button cell (CR2032)

Battery Life

5 years (typical)

Frequency Input (General)

Range

0 to 10 kHz

Over Voltage

30 V maximum

Update Time

0.3 sec

Cutoff Frequency

Programmable

Configuration

Pulse, coil or NPS input

Non-linearity

Up to 10 correction points

Pulse

Signal Type

CMOS, TTL, open collector, reed switch

Threshold

1.3 volts

Coil

Signal Type

Turbine and sine wave

Sensitivity

15 mV p-p minimum

NPS

Signal Type

NPS sensor to Namur standard

Analogue Input (General)

Overcurrent

100 mA absolute maximum rating

Update Time

1.0 sec

Configuration

4-20mA, 0.5V and 1-5V input

Non-linearity

Up to 20 correction points (flow inputs)

RTD Input

Sensor Type

PT100 & PT500 to IEC 751

Connection

Four Wire

Range

-100°C to 300°C

Accuracy

0.1°C typical

4-20mA Input

Impedance

100 ohms (to common signal ground)

Accuracy

0.05% full scale (20°C)

0.1% (full temperature range, typical)

0-5 or 1-5 Volts

Impedance

10 Mohms (to common signal ground)

Accuracy

0.05% full scale (20°C)

0.1% (full temperature range, typical)

Logic Inputs

Signal Type

CMOS, TTL, open collector, reed switch

Overvoltage

30V maximum

Logic Inputs

Signal Type

CMOS, TTL, open collector, reed switch

Overvoltage

30V maximum[/one_half]

Relay Output

No. of Outputs

2 relays plus 2 optional relays

Voltage

250 volts AC, 30 volts DC maximum (solid state relays use AC only)

Current

3 A maximum

Communication Ports

Ports

RS-232 port
RS-485 port (optional)
Infra-red port

Baud Rate

2400 to 19200 baud

Parity

Odd, even or none

Stop Bits

1 or 2

Protocols

ASCII, Modbus RTU, Printer

Transducer Supply

Voltage

8 to 24 volts DC, programmable

Current

70 mA @ 24 V, 120 mA @ 12 V maximum

Protection

Power limited output

Isolated Output

No. of Outputs

1 configurable output (plus 1 optional)

Configuration

Pulse/Digital or 4-20 mA output

Pulse/Digital Output

Signal Type

Open collector

Switching

200 mA, 30 volts DC maximum

Saturation

0.8 volts maximum

Pulse Width

Programmable: 10 , 20, 50, 100, 200 or 500ms

4-20mA Output (Optional)

Supply

9 to 30 volts DC external

Resolution

0.05% full scale

Accuracy

0.05% full scale (20°C)
0.1% (full temperature range, typical)

Important: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Ordering Information

Product Codes

ModelSupplementary CodeDescription
515-GC07
Enclosure1Panel mount enclosure
Enclosure2Field mount enclosure (not yet available)
Enclosure3/5Explosion proof Ex410 with metric glands (5 specifies heater version)
Enclosure4/6Explosion proof Ex410 with NPT glands (6 specifies heater version)
Output Options04 logic inputs, 1 isolated output, 2 relays (only relay type 1 is available), RS232 (DB9) communication port
Output Options14 logic inputs, 2 isolated outputs, 4 relays, real-time clock data logging, RS232 (DB9) and RS485 communication ports
Output Options2/34 logic inputs, 2 isolated outputs, 4 relays, real-time clock data logging, RS232 (DB9) and Ethernet/RF communication ports (not yet available)
Relay Type1Electromechanical relays only
Relay Type22 electromechanical and 2 solid state relays
Relay Type3Solid state relays only (not yet available)
Power SupplyEFor 220/240 VAC
Power SupplyAFor 110/120 VAC
Power SupplyDFor DC power only 12-28 VDC
Display Panel OptionsFFully optioned (with backlight, LCD backup and Infra-Red comms port)
PCB ProtectionCConformal coating - required for maximum environmental operating range. Recommended to avoid damage from moisture and corrosion.
PCB ProtectionNNone - suitable for IEC standard 654-1 Climatic Conditions up to Class B2 (Heated and/or cooled enclosed locations)
Application Pack NumberGC07Defines the application software to be loaded into the instrument

Main Menu Variables

Main Menu VariablesDefault UnitsPreferred UnitsVariable Type
EnergyMWhTotal
PowerMWRate
Volumem3Total
Volume Flow Ratem3/minRate
MasskgTotal
Mass Flow Ratekg/minRate
Feed TemperatureDeg CRate
Return TemperatureDeg CRate
Differential TemperatureDeg CRate

Please specify the preferred units of measurement.

500 Series in Ex410 Enclosure

500 Series in Ex410 Enclosure

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