WIKA · Flow measurement · Family FLC
Hybrid signal converter
For electromagnetic flow meters
Output
Pulse output
Protection
IP68
CEEMC directive EN 61326Low voltage directiveOIML R49-1:2013, class 2
Price
On request
Depends on configuration
Special features
- Power supply via power supply network, battery, power supply network and battery or solar panel
- HART ® protocol and module for pressure and temperature readout available
Identification
| Model | FLC-608 |
| Product family | FLC |
| Subcategory | Signal converter |
Measuring range
| Pipe diameter | 600 mm |
Process conditions
| Process temperature | −25…+80 °C |
| Measurement technology | magnetic |
Electrical characteristics
| Output signal | Pulse output · Programmable digital output · HART® protocol · 4 ... 20 mA · Digital output with active frequency 0 ... 10 kHz · IrCOM interface · MODBUS® RTU via RS-485 interface |
| Power supply | AC/DC 12 ... 24 V or AC 90 ... 264 V or battery or rechargeable battery with solar panel |
Operating environment
| Ambient temperature | −20…+60 °C |
| IP rating | IP68 |
Certifications and approvals
| Certifications | CEEMC directive EN 61326Low voltage directiveOIML R49-1:2013, class 2 |
Additional details
| Datasheet languages | EN |
Tables from datasheet
| Instrument version | Voltage supply | Case | Ingress protection per EN 60529 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model FLC-608A | Mains-operated version with AC/DC 12 ...24V input or AC 90 ...264V input | Aluminium case | IP68 | |
| Model FLC-608B | Battery-operated version, battery life: approx. 6 years, max.DN 600 with full-flow units | Aluminium case | IP68 | |
| Model FLC-608R | Rechargeable battery-operated, with solar panel and AC/DC 12 ...24V input, max.DN 600 with full-flow units | Aluminium case | IP68 | |
| Model FLC-608P | Mains-operated version with AC/DC 12 ...24V input | Polycarbo- nate case | IP54 | |
| Model FLC-608I | Mains-operated version with AC/DC 12 ...24V input or AC 90 ...264V input, with internal battery buffer or rechargeable battery with solar panel | Stainless steel case | IP54 |
| Output signal | Model FLC-608A | Model FLC-608P | Model FLC-608B | Model FLC-608R | Model FLC-608I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal type | |||||
| Analogue output signal, 4 ...20mA | √ | √ | √ Loop-powered | Only in rechargeable battery operation | √ |
| Pulse output | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| HART protocol | √ | √ | |||
| Programmable digital output | √ | √ | Only in rechargeable battery operation | √ | |
| Digital output with active frequency 0 ...10 kHz | √ | √ | Only in rechargeable battery operation | √ | |
| Voltage supply | |||||
| AC 90 ...264V | √ | √ | |||
| AC/DC 12 ...24V | √ | √ | √ | ||
| Battery | √ | √ | |||
| Rechargeable battery and solar panel | √ | √ | |||
| Communication | |||||
| IrCOM interface | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| MODBUS RTU via RS-485 interface | √ | √ | Only in rechargeable battery operation | √ | |
| Approvel per OIML R49-1:2013, class 2 | √ |
Instrument construction
| Integration | |
|---|---|
| Compact version | Available for model FLC-608A, model FLC-608B and model FLC-608R |
| Separated version, max. cable length | ■ Max. 100 mfor model FLC-608A, model FLC-608P and model FLC-608I ■ Max. 30 mfor model FLC-608B and model FLC-608R |
| LC display | |
| Size | 50 x 25 mm, 128 x 64 pixels |
| Illumination | Yes |
| Flow totalisers | 5 (2 positive, 2 negative, 1 net flow) |
| Additional modules | ■ Pressure readout module ■ Temperature readout module |
Software
| Software functions | ■ Commissioning ■ Data printout ■ Data export (CSV files) ■ Firmware update ■ Read the flow rate ■ Read and write all non-volatile parameters ■ Download the internal data logger | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programming | With the buttons on the instrument, with the IrCOM interface or with Modbus RTUvia RS-485 interface | |||
| Selectable flow units | ■ ml ■ cl ■ dl ■ l | ■ dal ■ hl ■ m³ | ■ in³ ■ ft³ ■ gal | ■ USgal ■ bbl ■ oz |
| Process data memory | 4 MBflash memory with max. 200,000 data sets | |||
| Alarms and status display | Status indication on the display, alarms are recorded in the data logger |
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Software
| Possible alarms | ■ Excitation failure ■ Empty-pipe alarm on the 4th electrode ■ Temperature too high ■ Pulse overlapped ■ Measuring error |
|---|---|
| External test | Field test instrument available for verification of calibrations and for checking the electronics |
Operating conditions
| Temperature ranges | |
|---|---|
| Ambient | -20 ...+60 °C [-4 ...+140 °F] |
| Medium | -25 ...+80 °C [-13 ...+176 °F] |
| Storage | -40...+70 °C [-44 ...+158 °F] |
| Logo | Description | Country |
|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity | European Union |
Industry
Chemistry / Pharma
Chemical industry
Industry
Water supply
Water and wastewater
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