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ControlWave Gas Flow Computer (GFC Plus) Instruction Manual (CI-ControlWave GFC Plus)
Revised Feb-2013 Installation 2-1
Chapter 2 – Installation
This chapter discusses the physical configuration of the ControlWave
GFC Plus, considerations for installation, and instructions for setting
switches and jumpers.
In This Chapter
2.1 Site Considerations .......................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Class I, Div 2 Installation Considerations ............................. 2-3
2.2 Installation Overview ........................................................................ 2-4
2.2.1 Unpacking Components ....................................................... 2-5
2.2.2 Mounting the Housing .......................................................... 2-5
2.2.3 Grounding the Housing ........................................................ 2-9
2.2.4 Connecting to the Transducer (MVT or GPT) ...................... 2-9
Connecting to a Multivariable Transducer (MVT) ............................ 2-9
Connecting to a Gage Pressure Transducer (GPT) ...................... 2-11
2.2.5 Process Pipeline Connection (Meter Runs without Cathodic
Protection) ........................................................................ 2-11
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2.2.6 Process Pipeline Connection (Meter Runs with Cathodic
Protection) ........................................................................ 2-11
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2.3 Configuring the CPU/System Controller Board ............................. 2-14
2.3.1 Setting DIP Switches on the CPU/System Controller Board2-15
2.3.2 Setting Jumpers on the CPU/System Controller Board ..... 2-17
2.3.3 General Wiring Guidelines ................................................. 2-18
2.3.4 Wiring Power to the CPU/System Controller Board ........... 2-19
2.4 Mounting the Solar Panel .............................................................. 2-21
2.5 Installing the Rechargeable Battery and Solar Panel Harness ..... 2-23
2.6 Power Distribution Board ............................................................... 2-24
2.7 Digital to Relay I/O Option ............................................................. 2-24
2.8 ControlWave Loop Supply Option ................................................. 2-25
2.9 Communication Connections ......................................................... 2-26
2.9.1 Connections to RS-232 Serial Port(s) on the CPU/System
Controller Board ................................................................ 2-26
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2.9.2 Connections to the COM3 (RS-485/RS-232) Serial Port on the
CPU/System Controller Board .......................................... 2-31
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2.9.3 Connections to the Ethernet Port on the CPU/System Controller
Board ................................................................................ 2-33
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2.10 Radio-Ready and Case Mounted Modem or Radio ...................... 2-34
2.11 Optional Display/Keypads.............................................................. 2-35
2.1 Site Considerations
When choosing an installation site, check all clearances for the
enclosure, for the attached GPT/MVT, for the optional RTD probe, and
if applicable, for the solar panel. Ensure that you can open the front
cover of the ControlWave GFC Plus (hinged on the left side) for wiring
and service. Make sure the display/keypad is accessible and visible.
See Figure 2-4 for a dimensional drawing of the NEMA 3R enclosure
with an MVT.
The ControlWave GFC Plus is designed to operate in a Class I Division
2, Groups C & D environment with a nonincendive rating (see Appendix