ELECTRONIC VOLUME CONVERTER

EC 605

Technical description
Operating instructions
Assembly instructions

Battery-powered conversion device for volumes; with a record of monthly, daily

and hourly values. Intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Thank you for deciding to use the EC 605 Gas Volume Converter. This is a
reliable, accurate and stable device. With its small dimensions it is practical and
compact. The design of the volume converter was developed with a view to the
requirements of low power consumption at a wide range of operational
temperatures. The basic operation is very simple and software utilities have been
prepared for more demanding work. The device is available in many versions.

It applies from the version SWMEASURING - SWCOMMUNICATING - HW ~ 3.0-2.0-2.0.

The device is constantly being improved according to the latest findings and
customer requirements. The manufacturer reserves the right to change certain
functions without notice.

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Contents
1

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..................................................... 4

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Basic characteristics of device....................................................4

Description of functionality..........................................................6
Calculation of compressibility degree ........................................8
Technical data ...............................................................................9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 14

2.1 Functional description of the device.........................................14

2.1.1 The mode switch......................................................................16
2.1.2 Operation and display ..............................................................16
2.1.3 Measurement of pressure and temperature.............................19
2.1.4 Impulse input............................................................................20
2.1.5 Input for tamper contact of gas meter ......................................20
2.1.6 Outputs ....................................................................................20
2.1.7 Data logging.............................................................................21
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Data archive .......................................................................................... 22

Daily archive .......................................................................................... 22
Monthly archive ..................................................................................... 23
Status archive........................................................................................ 24
Archive of settings ................................................................................. 24
Minimal and maximal values.................................................................. 25

2.1.8 Communication, data protection ..............................................25

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 29

3.1 Basic configuration.....................................................................29

3.1.1 Mounting onto pipeline.............................................................30
3.1.2 Mounting on the wall ................................................................31
3.1.3 Pressure connection ................................................................31
3.1.4 Connection of temperature sensor...........................................32
3.1.5 Connection of external circuits .................................................32
3.2 Recommended connection ........................................................34
3.3 Explosion protection...................................................................36
3.4 Start up.........................................................................................37
3.5 Changing the battery ..................................................................39
3.6 Battery life....................................................................................40
3.7 Content of delivery......................................................................40
3.8 Ordering .......................................................................................40

BIBLIOGRAPHY........................................................................ 42

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Supplements
Assembly procedure of pressure inlet
ES Certificate of type FTZ

List of illustrations
Illustration 1 General view of device.............................................................................. 5
Illustration 2 Primary volume pulse processing from gas meter .................................... 7
Illustration 3 Block diagram of device ......................................................................... 15
Illustration 4 Description of the mode switch............................................................... 16
Illustration 5 Display of gas composition ..................................................................... 18
Illustration 6 Display of "state" entries......................................................................... 18
Illustration 7 Meaning of status word ........................................................................... 24
Illustration 8 Basic assembly on the mounting plate .................................................... 30
Illustration 9 Mounting assembly onto vertical pipeline .............................................. 31
Illustration 10 Mounting of temperature sensor ........................................................... 32
Illustration 11 Connection description.......................................................................... 33
Illustration 12 Recommended connection in hazardous areas...................................... 34
Illustration 13 connection using a separator ................................................................. 35
Illustration 14 Recommended connection for use outside of hazardous areas............. 36
Illustration 15 Position of verification and user markings (seals) ................................ 38
Illustration 16 Example of main label and manufacturer's brand ................................. 39

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List of abbreviations and symbols used

Symbol

Meaning

C
Ce
CRC
eC
EEPROM
EMC
eV
eVb
HW
K
kp
N
p
pb
PC
pe
Q
Qb
SW
t
T
Tb
te
Tk
V
Vb
Z

Conversion factor
Conversion factor, calculated from etalon values
Checksum, important for data protection
Conversion factor for error base volume
Non-volatile memory (independent from power-supply)
Electromagnetic compatibility, radiation and immunity
Actual volume counted under error conditions
Base volume counted under error conditions
Hardware, or component equipment of the device
Compressibility factor of gas
Gas meter factor
Number of pulses
Absolute pressure at operating (measurement) conditions
Absolute pressure at base condition
Personal computer
Absolute pressure measured by etalon counter
Flow at operating conditions
Flow at base conditions
Software, or program equipment of the device
Temperature at operating conditions
Absolute temperature at operating (measurement) conditions
Absolute temperature at base condition
Temperature measured by etalon meter
Constant of absolute temperature = 273.15
Volume at operating (measurement) conditions (primary volume)
Volume at base conditions
Compressibility factor of gas at operating (measurement)
conditions
Compressibility factor of gas at base conditions
Time between pulses
Increment of primary volume under operating conditions

Zb
t
V

Unit
[-]
[-]
[-]

[m3]
[m3]
[-]
[m3/imp]
[imp]
[kPa]
[kPa]
[kPa]
[m3/h]
[m3/h]
[C]
[K]
[K]
[C]
[K]
[m3]
[m3]
[-]
[-]
[h]
[m3]

For description of communication parameters further symbols are used in chapter 2.1.8.

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1 Technical description
1.1 Basic characteristics of device
EC 605 is a battery-powered volume conversion device. It converts the
volume of gas measured by the gas meter at operating (primary) conditions to
volumes of gas at standard (base) conditions of pressure and temperature. The
EC 605 offers reliability, accuracy, small dimensions, compactness and longterm stability.
The conversion device is designed, constructed and tested to meet the
standard EN 12405 [13]. According to this norm, this device belongs to the
group of electronic volume converters of the "type 1" (compact system). The
device is available in versions with conversion PTZ, PT, TZ or with
conversion T.
Measured values of primary volume and calculated values of base volume
are stored into the memory of the device. It is possible to view actual values on
the display of the device. All measured and stored values can be transferred to
the memory of a PC and there further processed using the appropriate SW
programs. Communication with a PC is made possible through an infrared
interface and a standard serial link of the RS 232 and RS 485 types.
The period of measurement is selectable as: (10, 15, 20 and 30 sec. for
battery-powered operation, and 2 sec. for operation from external power
supply). Measured and calculated values are stored into archives with period,
which is also selectable. Capacity of the memory allows the storage of 21
monthly recordings, 3 072 daily recording (equal to about 8 years) and more
than 11 000 hourly recordings (more than 15 months). The device has been
developed for battery power and its hardware and software equipment ensures a
minimum of 6 years correct functioning without having to change the battery.
The device can be also powered from the external intrinsically safe power
supply. This special design of the device was developed with a view to the
requirements of high consumption, for example frequent communication or at
certain setting of pulse outputs.
The device meets the norm EN 61000-6-2:2000 (EMC: immunity for
industrial environment) approved by the notified body no. 240, VTPV
Vykov. It is constructed for use in hazardous areas and is approved by the
notified body no. 1026, FTZ in Ostrava-Radvanice.
EC 605 is constructed as a compact robust device in a protective
aluminium alloy casing (Illustration 1). Access to the internal part is prohibited
by the verification marking (stopping). The ten-position numeric LCD display is
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situated on the front of the device. Under the display is the two-row table of
displayable values. Under the table on the right are the two (possibly four)
buttons of foil keyboard to operate the device. The four-button version is
selectable and is primarily intended for the Ukrainian and Russian market. On
the left below the table is the aperture for the communication optical head.
The electronic volume converter PTZ or PT has the pressure transmitter as
standard equipment, which is installed on the inside of the device casing. The
connection of the pressure distribution is accomplished at the fitting situated on
the right side. The two cable busing entries, two nine pole connectors and oval
connector for connection of external power supply are used for the electrical
connection of linked equipment and are found on the bottom of the device. In
the first bushing a cable for the gas meter pulse output is connected and also if
ordered a cable for tamper contact. In the second bushing cable ends in the
temperature sensor. Both cables are an integral part of the device. The first nine
pole connector is equipped for the use of RS 232/485 communication link, the
second connector is used for pulse outputs of primary and base volume and error
signal.
In the left side of the casing two lids can be found. These lids are protected
by user markings (stickers). The smaller lid covers the mode switch (description
in 2.1.1). That lid is important for setting parameters of converter (see 2.1.8),
setting into operation (see 3.4) and changing the battery (see 3.5). The larger lid
is used for access to the battery.
Illustration 1 General view of device
Serial communication infrared interface
Table of values
Display

Mode switch lid

Battery lid

Buttons
External power supply connector

Pressure
connection

Pulse input and gas meter tampering

Communication
connector

External power supply

connector

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1.2 Description of functionality

The device counts low-frequency volume pulses from turbine, rotary or
diaphragm gas meters. From the number of pulses (N) and the factor of gas
meter (kp) it calculates the actual volume passed (V). From the measured values
of absolute pressure (p) and temperature (T) the value of the gas compressibility
factor (K) is firstly calculated as needed. Then the conversion factor (C) is
calculated and the base volume (Vb) is calculated from the primary volume with
respect to actual and base conditions. The device can operate without pressure
and/or temperature sensor. In this case the formulas are calculated with default
(fixed) (pressure, temperature) values.
From the increments of primary and base volume and the time interval
between incoming pulses, it is possible to calculate the flow rate under actual
and base conditions (Q, Qb) and their maximum values can be evaluated.
The following applies for increments of primary volume:
[m3]
V = N kp
where V increment of primary volume
N number of pulses
kp gas meter factor

[m3]
[imp]
[m3/imp]

The following applies for increments of base volume:

[m3]
Vb = C V
where Vb increment of base volume
V increment of primary volume
C
conversion factor

[m3]
[m3]
[-]

The following applies for the conversion factor:

[-]
C = Tb/T p/pb 1/K
where Tb actual and base absolute temperature, [K]
(288.15 K ~ 15 C)
T
primary absolute temperature
[K]
T = t + 273,15
[K]
t
primary temperature
[C]
p
primary absolute pressure
[kPa]
pb actual and base absolute pressure,
[kPa]
(101.325 kPa)
K
gas compressibility factor
[-]
K = Z / Zb
Z
gas compressibility factor under primary conditions
[-]
Zb gas compressibility factor under actual and base conditions
[-]
The following applies for primary flow:
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[m3/h]

Q = V / t
where V increment of primary volume
t time between pulses

[m3]
[h]

And the following applies for base flow:

[m3/h]
Qb = Z Q
In case the pressure or the temperature is outside of the pre-set valid
measurement ranges (extended by 1%) the EC 605 goes into the error status.
The increments of base volume are than calculated from the default (fixed preset values) for pressure or/and temperature. The calculation results are now
stored in the error base volume (eVb) counter, instead of the base volume
counter. Values of actual volume are still accumulated and in the event of error
they are now stored also in the error primary volume (eV).
Illustration 2 Primary volume pulse processing from gas meter
Normal state
Pulse

Error state
Pulse

eV
C

eV
eC

Vb

Vb

eVb

eVb

Electronic volume converter is available in the following versions:

a) with PTZ conversion
- is mounted with pressure converter for measurement of absolute pressure
of gas in pipeline
- is mounted with temperature converter for measurement of gas
temperature in pipeline
- gas compressibility factor (K=Z/Zb) is counted according to set
conversion algorithm (AGA, SGERG, ...- see 1.3, 1.4) with regard to gas
composition
b) with PT conversion
- is mounted with pressure converter for measurement of absolute pressure
of gas in pipeline
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- is mounted with temperature converter for measurement of gas

temperature in pipeline
- gas compressibility factor (K=Z/Zb) is fixed and is in the form of constant
(see 1.3, 1.4 )
c) with TZ conversion
- is not mounted with pressure converter
- is mounted with temperature converter for measurement of temperature of
gas in pipeline
- gas compressibility factor (K=Z/Zb) is calculated according to set
conversion algorithm. Constant value is used for calculations as pressure
value set in the error pressure parameter.
d) with T conversion
- is not mounted with pressure converter
- is mounted with temperature converter for temperature measurement of
gas in pipeline
- gas compressibility factor (K=Z/Zb) is fixed (in the form of constant).
Constant value is used for calculations as pressure value set in the error
pressure parameter.
Calculation of flow rate is carried out on the basis of precisely measured
intervals between pulses. The value is updated on the display with the same
frequency as the measurement period. If the pulse does not come during period
of measuring, this result in the calculation of flow values as if the pulse had
arrived at the measurement period. In case absence of impulse in the next
periods of measuring, the device will count the time according to number of
periods from the last impulse.
When more than around 21/4 hours have passed without receiving a pulse
the flow is evaluated as zero.
1.3 Calculation of compressibility degree
Compressibility factor can be set up as constant in the range 0.9 up to 1.1.
(Pt conversion) or by calculation using the known gas composition and the
method AGA NX-19 according to CSN 38 5510, AGA NX-19-mod, SGERG88, AGA8-G1 or AGA8-G2 (PTZ conversion).
After entry of the required parameters the device calculates the internal
constants. The validity range of parameters is shown in Tab. 2.
In every measurement period a calculation of compressibility factor is
performed based on pressure and temperature measured in the whole range of
values. With SGERG-88 and AGA8-G1 method is set up value of combustion
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heat. Value required for calculation is given to the following conditions:

temperature of air (combustion)/ temperature of gas (measurement)
corresponding to the values 25C/0C. When is known the value of combustion
heat to the other conditions (0/0C, 15/15C), can be carried out its conversion
using the setting SW.
1.4 Technical data
Mechanical parameters
Dimensions of box (w x h x d):
Box material:
Weight of device:

126 x 141 x 77 mm
Aluminium alloy
around 1.3 kg

Environment
- Operating conditions
Protection of device:
Intrinsic safety:

IP65 - according to EN 60529

II 2G EEx ia IIC T4 / T3
- according to EN 50014, EN 50020
(T4 / T3, according to
ambient temperature

Certificate number:
FTZ 05 ATEX 0345X
Classification of environment: Zone 1, Zone 2 - according to EN 60079-10
Electromagnetic compatibility:
EN 61000-6-2
Immunity for industrial environments
Operating temperature:
-25 +60 C (standardly),
-40 +60 C (on request)
Atmospheric pressure:
80 115 kPa
Relative humidity:
10 93 % (without condensation)
Classification of environmental
Groups IE36 - according to EN 60721-3-3
conditions:
Protection against dangerous touch: Small voltage
- Storage conditions
Storage temperature:
Atmospheric pressure:
Relative humidity:

-40 +80 C
80 115 kPa
10 93 % (without condensation)

Power supply
Battery type:
Power supply range:

LP-03 3.6 V / 16.5 Ah (lithium, intelligent)

2.9 V up to 3.7 V
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Battery life:
Measurement of battery life:
External power supply
Power supply range:
Access parameters from the aspect
of JB: (intrinsic safety)
Connection:

min. 6 years (depending on use)

yes (warning message at 10% remaining
capacity)

4.7 up to 10.0 V - in hazardous area

4.7 up to 15.0 V - in safe area
Ui= 10 V,
Pi= 0.46 W,
Ci= 0.013 F, Li = 0 mH
connector Binder 713, type 99-1430-814-04
(female cable connector, metal) use shielded
cable
positive pole pin no. 1, negative pole pin
no. 3, cable shielding connector case

Note:
The external DC power supply must fulfill the requirements of intrinsic safety and it
must provide sufficient filtering of the high voltage / high energy disturbances
which may exist in distribution networks.
For example, JBZ-01 (DATCOM-K2 ) power supply is available for
powering the device from 230V AC network.
Accuracy of device
Relative error (at ambient temperature)
Base volume:
< 0.50 % of measured value,
( typically < 0.15 % at 20C )
Primary volume:
errorless
Mathematical element:
< 0.10 %
Base flow:
< 1.00 %
Primary flow:
< 1.00 %
Annual additional error of base
< 0.10 %
volume:
Calculation of compressibility methods
fixed
calculated

in the range from 0.9 up to 1.1

- according to standard AGA NX-19
- according to standard AGA NX-19 mod
- according to standard SGERG-88
- according to standard AGA8-G1
- according to standard AGA8-G2
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INPUTS - OUTPUTS
Measurement of pressure
Transmitter:
Pressure range:

Accuracy of measurement:
Maximum overload capacity:
Measurement period:
Pressure connection:
Measurement of temperature
Sensor:
Temperature range:
Accuracy of measurement:
Measurement period:
Length of sensor:
Diameter of sensor:
Length of cable, standard:
max.:

Measurement of absolute pressure

80 300 kPa
80 520 kPa,
200 520 kPa
200 1 000 kPa.
300 1 000 kPa
400 2 000 kPa
700 3 500 kPa
1 400 7 000 kPa.
0.25 % of measured value,
( typically 0.15 % at 20C )
125 % upper limit of measurement range
10, 15, 20 and 30 s - at battery operation,
2 s - at power supply from external supply
source
tube 6 mm,
connection: ERMETO M12 x 1.5
Pt1000
-25 +60 C (standardly),
-40 +60 C (on request)
0.25 C, typically 0.15 C
10, 15, 20 and 30 s - at battery operation,
2 s - at power supply from external supply
source
100 mm
5.5+0.1 mm
2.5 m
12 m

Note::
Pressure converter and temperature sensor are connected through connector inside
of device. Their exchange is feasible only in an authorized centre.
Pulse input
Type of signal:

No-load voltage:

non-potential output of gas meter:

- reed contact,
- Wiegand contact
- control pulse input or binary input (according
to user default)
max. 3.7 V
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Short circuit current:

Max. frequency:
Time constant of filter:
Pulse width:
Gas meter factor (input):
Length of cable:
Input for tamper contact of gas
meter
Type of signal:
No-load voltage:
Short circuit current:
Activation:

max. 4 A
4 Hz
20 ms
40 ms
100, 10, 1.0, 0.1, 0.01 m3/pulse
2.5 m standardly
12 m maximally

non-potential input (reed contact)

max. 3.7 V
max. 4 A
closed or open
(tampering must last longer then one
measurement period)

Pulse outputs and error state signal

Operating voltage:
3.6 30 V (max. 28V in hazardous area see
chapter 3.3)
Operating current:
1 A 100 mA
Parameters of circuits for JB:
Ui=28 V, Ii=93 mA, Pi=0.67W,
(intrinsic safety)
Li=0 mH, Ci=0 F
a) Output pulses of primary volume V
Pulse width (contact on):
100 ms
Output factor Kv1:
selectable 1, 10, 100
Pulse of primary volume:
1 output pulse 1 input pulse / Kv1
b) Output pulses of base volume Vb
Pulse width (contact on):
100 ms
Output factor Kv2:
selectable 1, 10, 100
Pulse of base volume:
1 output pulse 1 input pulse x C/Kv2
c) Output of error state signal
active state:
output on
course of signal in active state - static level, or
(selectable):
- pulse sequence (of selectable width)
pulse width (at pulse sequence): 1 s up to 25 s
(start of pulses comes with measurement period)
Possibility of external power
yes
supply:

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Note:
Connection of pulse outputs and external power supply of alarm output must be carried out
through Zener barrier or using certified separators in hazardous area (see chapter 3.3).

Communication
Communication speed
(selectable):
Communication protocols:

Optical head communication

Used standard:
Communication RS 232
Connection, connector:
cable:
Input voltage:
Communication RS 485
Connection, connector:
cable:
Input voltage:

19.2, 9.6, 4.8 kbit/s

(in use of optical head speed 19.2 kbit/s can be
used only with optical head HIE-03)
- alphanumeric
- ELGAS ver. 2
- Modbus (for reading only)
(device automatically recognizes
communication protocol according to incoming
signal)
EN 62056-21 for mechanical version
Cannon 9F (IP 65, type FWDF09S-K413)
max. 100 m
max. 15 V (max. 10 V in hazardous area see
chapter 3.3)
Cannon 9F (IP 65, type FWDF09S-K413)
max. 100 m
max. 15 V (max. 10 V in safe area see chapter
3.3)

ARCHIVES
Data archive
Number of records:
Storage period:
Mode when full:

25 344 standard format (34 months at 60 min. record)

11 264 extended format (15 months at 60 min. record)
5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 min
cyclic overwriting

Standard format:

date and time, values V, Vb, eV, eVb, average

temperature, average pressure, status1

Extended format:

standard format, minimal and maximal temperature,

minimal and maximal pressure, maximal immediate
primary and base flow, average value C, average value K,
status2, remaining capacity of battery
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Daily archive
Number of records:
Stored values:
Mode when full:
Monthly archive
Number of records:

3 072 (8 years)
extended format
cyclic overwriting

Mode when full:

21 (depends on manipulation with the mode switch

paragraph [Link])
1 hour
gas meter factor, values V, Vb, eV, eVb, day, time and
value of max. actual flow, day and value of max. base
volume per day, day and hour and value of max. base
volume per hour, accumulated status
cyclic overwriting

Status archive
Number of records:
Stored values:
Mode when full:

around 500
change of error states
cyclic overwriting

Up-dating:
Stored values:

Archive of setting
Number of changes in
parameters:
Stored values:
Mode when full:
Min., max. values
Stored values:
(can be erased)

more than 500 (according to type of settings)

operator code, day and time, values V, Vb, eV, eVb, state
before and after change
stop + indication of error
date, time and value of the maximal minimal pressure
date, time and value of the maximal minimal temperature
date, time and value of the maximal primary flow

2 Operating instructions
2.1 Functional description of the device
The device ensures the following basic functions:
periodical measurement of actual values of pressure, temperature, number of
pulses, time;
volume counting at actual conditions and base conditions;
calculation and archiving of values;
communication and data transfer to computer or other systems.

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Activity of the device is controlled by a microprocessor core with internal

program by means of parameters stored in the memory. The core and program
are split into two parts. The first part deals with measurement, processing and
calculation of basic data and archiving. The second part deals with
communication and display. Versions of these parts and version of the hardware
can be read using a PC. It is shown for example in the form: 2.6-1.7-1.2. The
first number shows the version of the measurement part, the second number the
version of the communication part and the third shows the version of the
hardware. The integer part of the number shows the approved version, the
decimal part shows the insignificant changes.
Parameters for controlling the activities of the device are pre-set by the
manufacturer, the user has the possibility to change some of these. Change in
parameters is possible only by connection to a PC type computer using the
programming equipment (see 2.1.8). The keyboard is for operation of the
display of data and cannot be used to change the set-up of the device.
Illustration 3 Block diagram of device
INPUTS

MEMORY(EEPROM)

-impulse (LF)
-gas meter tampering

configuration

MEASUREMENT
-presure
temperature of pressure
transmitter

data (archives)

OPERATION

table

OUTPUTS

Measure

ment core

Communi
cation

- standard and primary

volumes
- error state

-temperature of gas
-battery voltage

buttons

COMMUNICATION
optical head, RS 232, RS 485

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2.1.1

The mode switch

The mode switch is located under the smaller lid on the left side of the
device. The lid is protected against unauthorized opening by a (possibly legal)
seal. Marking and description of the possible modes is in the illustration 4. A
switching over causes the current mode to be shown on the display for about 8
sec.. Next to the marking of actual mode is also shown value of set up
communication speed of device (19.2 , 9.2 , 4.8 kBd).

Illustration 4 Description of the mode switch.

RUN: normal mode the device measures and converts, up-dates
the archives, the clock is running, it is possible to read data by
communication;
SET: setting mode - the device does not measure, archived values
are maintained, the clock is running, it is possible to set the
device by communication;
OFF: inactive mode - the device does not measure, keeps the
archives, the clock is running, it is not possible to communicate
with the device.

2.1.2

Operation and display

The keyboard serves for operation of data representation on the display and
it is not possible to change the setting of device.
The display is made up of a ten-position seven-segment display. The
display is switched off after around 1.5 min. in battery-powered operation, if not
activated by a touch. In normal operation, the display is always switched on.
After a lapse of 4.25 min (if not activated by a touch) is display back on the
initial display of the value Vb.
The type of displayed variable is indicated with the arrows on the display
and on the two-line table underneath the display. Displayed values with
description and their units:

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Vb
V
p
t
K
Z
state
eVb
eV
Q
kp
comp. of gas
date
time
bat
test disp.

volume at base conditions

volume at operating conditions
absolute pressure
actual temperature
compressibility factor of gas
conversion factor
indication of error status
indication of communication speed

[m3]
[m3]
[kPa]
[C]
[-]
[-]

error base volume

error primary volume
primary flow
gas meter factor
type of compressibility
parameters for calc. of K
internal date
internal time
remaining battery capacity
test of display function

[m3]
[m3]
[m3/h]
[m3/imp.]

[Bd]

[[Link].r
[hh-mm[%]

upper
button

lower
button

One button is used to change the displaying of parameters for each line. Reading
out the displayed parameters from the upper or lower line is carried out on the
display, which is indicated by displaying of the right outer arrow. Its presence
indicates that we are in the lower line of table of parameters (see Illustration 5).
On the display are shown actual values of measured parameters. Values of
parameters stored in archives can be displayed using the delivered SW for PC.
In the left part of display are placed 3 icons:
upper icon (bell) indicates error state or device
middle icon (battery) indicates battery error (capacity reduction of battery
below 10% or voltage drop of battery under 2.9V)
lower icon (plug) indicates power supply of transmitter from external source
At the first pressing of the button at switched off display, it displays the
first parameter of the corresponding line. Position of the pointer refers to
the shown parameter. For Vb and eVb the remaining decimal places of the figure
are displayed on the second pressing of the button. Each further pressing of the
button moves the pointer along the line. Values of base volume and error base
volume are displayed including the leading zeros. If the pressure or temperature
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measurement range is exceeded, the indicated values are not of maximum

accuracy and can only be used for indication. This state is indicated by the
symbol in the first position of the display. In this case the default pre-set
(fixed) values are used for calibration. If the device is not equipped with
pressure and/or temperature sensor, symbol is displayed in the first display
position together with the corresponding applicable value. In this case the
calculations are made with the default (pressure/temperature) fixed values.
Note - 4button version:
Upper button marked switches to display of values in upper line.
Lower button marked switches to display of values in the lower line.
Directional buttons serve for shift in the selected lines.

Display of compressibility calculation and gas composition method.

In case of constant compressibility factor are displayed dashes. When
using an actual calculation of the compressibility factor, according to one of the
selected methods, the values used in the calculation are displayed. The kind of
variables is determined by the number in the first position on the display. A
description of the method and variable together with their units is printed on the
main label of the device (see Illustration 15 and Illustration 16).
Illustration 5 Display of gas composition
Type of displayed value
Reference to parameters of gas composition
Reference to the lower line

Indication of error states

If an error state has occurred, than during the switched off display after the
first pushing of a button an indication of error (bell) will appear. Error
specification is stored in the entry "state", see Illustration 6. Error indications
and error state can be reset after its prior removal, see below.
Illustration 6 Display of "state" entries
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Nonzero value position means:

Exceeding of min., max. pressure limit
Exceeding of min., max. temperature limit
Exceeding of max. flow limit
Drop of Battery capacity (under 10%)

Hardware error
(e.g. memory, sensor)
(full archive of setting)

Gas meter tampering

Pressing of both buttons performs the following functions according to

order of pressing.
Resetting the indication of error state is carried out by pressing the upper
and then at the same time lower button (for about 2 seconds). After releasing
them (in reverse order) Cst xxxx appears on the display as confirmation. If
the device is in "RUN" mode, the indicators of error and St will be reset.
However the position "state" will not be influenced. If the device is in "SET"
mode, the indicators and together with the position "state" will be reset. The
indicator "state" can be also reset via a PC, after the password entry
(independently of device mode).
Pressing of the lower and than at the same time the upper button causes
"freezing" of displaying the actual values of volumes Vb a V, pressure,
temperature, compressibility factor and conversion factor.
is shown
on the display. Internally measurement proceeds without changes. By pressing
the upper button the successive viewing of frozen values is possible. Back to updating of values: when the lower button is pressed or if the display switches off
automatically and than activation by button pressing is performed. This freezing
of display is primarily used, when short test is performed.

2.1.3

Measurement of pressure and temperature

Measurement of pressure and temperature is carried out simultaneously. At

the same time the calculation and up-dating of the volume counters is carried
out. In the battery-powered operation, the value of these measurement periods
can be set to: 10, 15, 20 and 30 sec. In case of external power supply,
measurement period is automatically set to 2 s. In case of failure of external
power supply, the device automatically switches to battery-powered operation.
External power supply is switched back till 6 seconds after the renewal of
voltage.
Exceeding of the measurement range (limit) is evaluated and recorded in
the status archive. The value is stored into archive of minimal and maximal
values. If the device is not equipped with pressure and/or temperature sensor the
calculation is performed with the default fixed value (see 2.1.2).
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2.1.4

Impulse input

A low-frequency reed or Wiegand contact of the gas meter should be

connected to the pulse input (connection in 3.1.5). The device evaluates the
number of pulses at this input (multiplied by gas meter factor) as the state of the
counter at primary volume. This state is up-dated after measurement of the
actual pressure, temperature and the calculation is carried out. Primary flow is
evaluated by accurate time measurement between pulses. If the upper flow limit
is exceeded, an entry is recorded in the status archive and if selected it records
the maximum value too.
Optionally, other conductor may be used for connection of control pulse
output from the gas meter (as a control counter). In this case, the converter
checks the number of input pulses on the standard and control pulse input. If the
difference in the number of pulses is higher than is its set value (adjustable
parameter of converter), then this state is indicated in the status word (see
Illustration 7). Alternative use of this conductor can also be as a binary input for
example to monitor valve or door etc. Binary value is also recorded into the
status word.
Note:
This option is not included in the basic version.
2.1.5

Input for tamper contact of gas meter

A non-potential gas meter contact can be connected to the tamper input

(connection see 3.1.5). The device checks and evaluates the input at every
measurement period. The required active level can be set. Tampering is
detected, if this contact is in the pre-set level for a minimum of two
measurement periods. This state is recorded in the status archive and the error
output is activated.
Note:
The option is not included in the basic version.
2.1.6

Outputs

The device is standardly equipped with pulse output generator V, Vb and

error output Err. It is possible to switch on or off output pulses with the mode of
delivered communication program. Outputs are galvanically isolated transistors
with open collector, reverse polarity protected by an antiparallel diode
(connection in 3.1.5, Tab. 3). All three outputs have common negative pole.

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Generating of the output pulses is delayed for one measurement period (the
time necessary for measured values actual increments processing). Pulse output
of primary volume (V) generates number of pulses calculated in the previous
measurement interval in dependence on set output factor Kv1 of primary
volume. Similarly the pulse output of base volume (Vb) generates the number
of pulses calculated in the previous measurement interval on the basis of
conversion factor C and set output factor Kv2 of base volume.
The error output is activated if events occur as described in the chapter
[Link]. It is possible to set up, which event can activate this error output using
the service SW delivered with the converter. Likewise can be also set up the
character of this output signal (static or pulse).
Warning:
In case of activated error output with set static output signal or pulse
signal with the pulse width bigger than 2 s is increased the current
consumption of the device. In that case, if converter is not powered from the
approved intrinsically safe source, then may occur cut in life of battery block
LP-03!
It is also neccessary to connect positive pole of output relay power supply
on the pin no. 6 of pulse output connector at this setting (see Illustration 13).
The deactivation of error output occurs automatically after damping of error
event.
2.1.7

Data logging

For evaluation of measured and calculated data and other operational

matters for a longer period of time, the device has a built-in archiving (logging)
system. Because these archives cannot be shown on the display, interpretation
and processing of data is performed by using the relevant software on the PC
(enables also communication with device).
Size of archives can be found in 1.4. All archives start to overwrite the
oldest values once they become full, except for the archive of settings see
[Link].
Recommendation:
If you want to change internal time of device, first reading of daily and
data archive should be performed to database.

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[Link]

Data archive

User can set up on of the two possibilities from the stored format for
records of this archive:
a) standard format:
gas meter factor
state of volume counters (V, Vb, eV, eVb)
average pressure and average temperature at time interval
device status (first part)
b) extended format:
standard format
minimal and maximal pressure and temperature at time interval
maximal actual value of primary and base flow at time interval
average value of conversion factor C at time interval
average compressibility factor K at time interval
device status (second part)
remaining battery capacity [%]
User can also select the storage period of records into this archive in the
range from 5 up to 60 min.
The capacity of data archive at standard setting of storage period is (60 min):
25 344 records (i.e. 34 months) at standard format, or
11 264 records (i.e. 15 months) at extended format.
[Link]

Daily archive

At the end of each gas day, daily archive serves to store the records of
measured and calculated values.
All values are calculated with the measurement period and the actual values
are recorded in the temporary memory. From these values the new record is
created and saved at the set hour for the store time.
Each record contains the following values (so called extended format):
gas meter factor
state of volume counters (V, Vb, eV, eVb)
average pressure and average temperature per day
device status (first part)
minimal and maximal pressure and temperature per day
maximal actual value of primary and base flow per day
average value of conversion factor C per day
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average compressibility factor K per day

device status (second part)
remaining battery capacity [%]
Capacity of daily archive is 3 072 records (i.e. 8 years).
[Link]

Monthly archive

The following values are stored in the record:

Time of record, gas meter factor, base volume, primary volume, error base
volume, error primary volume, day and time and value of maximum actual
primary flow, day and value of maximum daily consumption of base volume,
day and hour and value of maximum hourly consumption of base volume,
accumulated status.
Into archives are stored the actual values of the volume counters and
consumption calculations are carried out by the SW on a PC. All values are
calculated with the measurement period and actual values are stored in the
temporary memory. Every hour these values are compared and saved or added
to the values of the month already stored. On the first day of the new month, at
the pre-set hour (gas month) for the store time, the actual record is closed and a
record for the new month is opened.
Note:
If the mode switch is switched to the "SET" position, a premature closing
of the month is performed (i.e. in the monthly archive are up-dated values of the
last record to the moment of switch). Switching to the "RUN" position saves the
actual state at the time of switching (same as at the start of new month) and
begins a new record, which is up-dated every hour. In this case, data for one
month can be divided into several archive records.
Capacity of archive is 21 records.
Accumulated status makes it possible to find out immediately if the period
of relevant records was affected by any errors. In this case it would not be zero.
Type of recorded error is described in the chapter [Link].

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[Link]

Status archive

Indications about important states of the device are stored in the status
archive. This concerns the following states (expressed binary):
Illustration 7 Meaning of status word
1. part of status word
00000000
exceeding of minimum or maximum pressure limits
exceeding of minimum or maximum temperature limit
exceeding of maximum primary flow limit
battery capacity under 10 % or voltage drop under 2.9V
emergence of hardware error (for example converters)
hardware error in memory (checksum)
setting archive full (zeroing only at verification)
tampering of gas meter

2. part of status word

00000000
mains failure
pressure below limit
pressure above limit
temperature below limit
temperature above limit
recording with error password
reading with error password
occured difference between Imp1 and Imp2, exceeded differential
number of pulses, or its state in case of binary input

On emergence or disappearance of one of these states a record of events

with data and time stamp is created in the archive. If another event occurs a new
record is created into archive. This record contains information about all events.
If any even occurs and for this event is allowed activation of the error
binary output by user, then this output is activated (user can set up from which
errors should this output be activated). Cancellation of this activation of the
error binary output is performed automatically, but only after all reasons for
error states have been removed.
[Link]

Archive of settings

The archive contains changes of the device parameters. The values

archived are: erasing of this archive; start of measurement of data archives;
changed in the state of the volume counter; gas meter factors; customer number
and serial number of gas meter; configuration of; default values of temperature
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and pressure; parameters of compressibility factor; network addresses; interval

of measurement; store time (start of the gas day); changes of date and time etc.
Every record is made up of sequential number, the operator code who made
the change (see 2.1.8), time and state before and after the change. Further to this
the values of the volume counters are always stored (primary, base and both
error volumes) and gas meter factor.
When the archive of settings is full, the error notification is generated. This
error can only be cancelled by erasing the archive and breading the official
marking.
[Link]

Minimal and maximal values

This record contains informative values of min. pressure, min. temperature

and maximum pressure, max. temperature and actual primary flow since the last
reset. Individual records only contain the most extreme value, which exceeded
the limit, with data and time given.
2.1.8

Communication, data protection

The device is equipped for communication with standard infrared interface

and with serial interface RS 232/485. The optical reading head (selectable
accessories) serves for connecting with a PC through the infrared interface. For
connection by RS 232/485 four wire shielded cable with connectors is sufficient.
The device is delivered with communication software on PC, which enables:
- reading of actual values and archives
- numeric and graphic display of data
- storage and export of data into various formats
- changing of setting of device parameters
From the aspect of data protection, device can operate in one of the modes,
which can be set by user with each device using the delivered SW for PC:
1) Mode without use of passwords device never requires entering password
in this mode. It applies:
- reading from device without need to enter password in the SET mode as
well as RUN
- changing of device parameters can be performed only in the SET mode
2) Mode with use of passwords
- in the SET mode can be read from the device and parameters of device can
be changed without need to enter password.
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- in the RUN mode can be read from the device only after entering the correct
password for reading. Change of device parameters is possible after
entering the password for reading and password for record (password for
record is required at every record). The so called identification code of
worker (which is used for record into archive of settings) has to be entered
together with password for record. Both passwords have to be valid during
recording (password for reading as well as password for record) and also
identification code of worker.
22 identification codes of workers may be stored into the device, where with
every code (respectively with worker) is simultaneously stored assigned one
password for reading and one password for record in the device.
Identification code of worker is double-figure, in the range from 01 up to 22.
Notes:
1) Record of identification code of worker and to him/her assigned
password for reading and record into the device is possible only in the
SET mode.
2) Together with the use of passwords (in comparison to the SET mode) can
be forbidden changing of some device parameters in the RUN mode.
Tab. 1 Modes of device and request for passwords
SET mode

reading

record

RUN mode without

password

reading

not required not required not required

RUN mode + password

record

reading

record

not possible

required

required

In the device can be stored up to 22 records comprised of data trio: doublefigure code of worker, five-figure password for reading and five-figure
password for record. Passwords can contain only numbers or letters (without
diacritical marks, small and capital letters are not distinguished).
An example of set data trio:
- double-figure code of worker (01- 22) example: 05
- password for reading (five random letters and numbers) example:
ABC28
- password for record (five random letters and numbers) example:
14CE2
To read data from device, it is necessary to set up for converter operation in
the menu in the program Settings - Password for reading in
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this case code 05 and password ABC28. When password is entered, reading
of device parameters, actual values and archives can be performed.
To set parameters of device, it is necessary to first enter password for
reading in the menu Settings - Password for reading (for
example: code of worker 05, password ABC28). When required parameters
are read, then can be performed their change and record their change into
device. Before recording, the service software requires entering of password
for record (example: 14CE2). When both passwords and code of worker are
correctly entered, then is performed record of required parameters into the
device. When passwords were entered erroneously, record is not performed
and device reports password error. Record about attempt to write together
with erroneous passwords will be shown in the status archive of the device.
When device parameters are modified, stored into archive of settings will be the
following: values of volume counters, original and new setting of device
together with identification of worker and time identification of performed
change. Therefore can be retrospectively found, when, by who and which
concrete change was performed.
Note:
Record of changes of some parameters into the device can be limited (blocked)
for example in dependence on the metrological approval valid in the concrete
region.
Tab. 2 Parameters and instructions made available by PC software
P
a

Type

Marking
Adr
Dat
CD
CZ
Reg
Pvc
kp
Qmax
test
ep
Im
Iu
Ivdp
Ca

Sorted description - content

net address
date and time of device
store time in hours (gas day)
customer number
marking of region
serial number of gas meter
gas meter factor
max. limit of primary flow
default (fixed) temperature
default (fixed) pressure
measuring period
storing interval - data archive
dividing ratio of pulse outputs
time of error output

Tk

Type of compressibility

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Range
000 999
0 23
12 positions or digits
8 digits
12 digits
100; 10; 1; 0.1; 0.01 m3/imp.
0 99999 m3/h
-40.00 60.00 C
according to range kPa
10; 15; 20; 30 s
5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 min
Vb, V (1:1, 1:10, 1:100)
off, constantly, 1 up to 25 sec
SGERG-88, AGA NX-19,
AGA NX-19 mod,
AGA8-G1, AGA8-G2

P.
r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
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kCO2
kN2
kH2
kd
kHon
K
tq
pq
TYPE
Version
VCmE
VCP
VCT
C1 up to C5
Vb
V
eVb
eV
t
p
C
K
Qb
Q
St
St2
Bat
Ubat
Tpr

content of CO2
content of N2
content of H2
relative density
calorific value
fixed compressibility factor
base temperature
base pressure
type of device
SWMEASURING-SWCOMMUNICATION HW
serial number of device
serial number of pressure transmitter
serial number of temperature sensor
CRC of device memory
base volume
primary volume
error base volume
error primary volume
primary temperature
primary pressure
conversion factor
fixed compressibility factor
base flow
primary flow
status
status 2
battery capacity
battery voltage
temperature of device

SGERG-88
AGA NX-19, ...
AGA8-G1
AGA8-G2
0.001 30.000 0.001 15.000
0.001 15.000
0.001 10.000
0.55 0.9000 0.55 0.7500
5.5 13.3300
0.9 1.1
15; (0) C
101.325 kPa
6 positions, digits
x.x - y.y - z.z
8 digits
12 digits
12 digits
0000 FFFF
099999999.9999 m3
0 99999999 m3
099999999.9999 m3
0 99999999 m3
-99.99 99.99 C
0 9999.99 kPa
0 199.99999
0 1.99999
0 99999.999 m3/h
0 99999.999 m3/h
00000000 11111111
00000000 11111111
0 100 %
0.0 3.7 V
-50.00 99.99 C

VbMDEN
DVbMDEN
VbMHOD
DVbMHOD
QMMES
DQMMES
QDmax
DqDmax
QbDmax
DqbnDmax
Dat a
Vb a
Va
eVb a

max. base daily volume - value

max. base daily volume
max. base hourly volume - value
max. base hourly volume
max. prim. monthly flow - value
max. prim. monthly flow
max. primary flow - value
max. primary flow
max. base flow - value
max. base flow
date of record
base volume
primary volume
error base volume

0 99999999 m3
day
0 99999999 m3
day, hour
0 99999.999 m3/h
day, hour
0 99999.999 * m3/h
date, time
0 99999.99 m3/h
date, time
date, time
0 99999999.99 * m3
0 99999999 m3
0 99999999.99 * m3

A
r

Primary values

System

Compressibility parameters

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r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r/w
r/w
r/w
r/w
r
r
r
r
r
r
r, c
r, c
r
r
r

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r
r
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0 99999999 m3
eV a
error primary volume
-99.99 99.99 C
to a
average temperature
0 9999.999 kPa
po a
average pressure
100; 10; 1; 0.1; 0.01 m3/imp.
kp a
gas meter factor
-99.99 99.99 C
tmax/min a
max./min. temperature
0 9999.999 kPa
pmax/min a
max./min. pressure
0 199.99999
Co a
average value of conversion factor
0 1.99999
Ko a
average compressibility value
00000000 11111111
AS a
status 1 accumulated/archived
00000000 11111111
AS2 a
status 2 accumulated/archived
0 100 %
bat a
state of battery
00 22
Ch
code of worker
date, time
Dnul
time of erasing of min. and max. values
date, time
DatS
time of start of measurement
date, time
DQMmax
flow above limit - data and time
0 99999.999 m3/h
QMmax
flow above limit - value
Dtmax n/p
temperature above/under limit - date, time date, time
-99.99 99.99 C
tmax n/p
temperature above/under limit - value
date, time
Dpmax n/p
pressure above/under limit - date, time
0 9999.99 kPa
Pmax n/p
pressure above/under limit - value
a values in data and daily archive
* the decimal part of the number is not stored in the data and daily archive
P. access: r means read only
c means possible to be cleared
w means write, entries also possible

3 Assembly instructions
The electronic volume converter belongs to electrical and gas devices.
Installation of gas device can be performed only by worker with authorization.
If the device is installed in the environment ZONE 1, a grounding is
required (see further on). For installations in ZONE 2 the grounding is not
required in case that no accumulation of electrostatic charging occurs.
The more detailed procedure of pressure inlet installation is described in
the supplement.

3.1 Basic configuration

As standard, a mounting plate is delivered with the EC 605. The EC 605
can be fixed to this plate using the two M4x8 screws. These screws are fixed
into the thread in the holes on the back side of the casing. It is also possible to
fix a three-way valve PN 100 to the mounting plate using a support bracket.
Interconnection of the three-way valve and pressure inlet of the device is
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r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
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accomplished by the pressure tube 6, 60 mm long. This is connected to the

pressure inlet of the device and at the other end, to the working output of the
three-way valve. The valve is mounted on the support bracket using M5x40
screws.

Illustration 8 Basic assembly on the mounting plate

In the end, adduction of the relevant screw nuts is performed on the

device as well as on the valve. This assembly can be used for other fixing
methods.
3.1.1

Mounting onto pipeline

At a straight section of the pipeline the EC 605 assembly can be mounted

directly onto the pipeline using 2 lugs. Lugs of relevant size are led through the
slots on the mounting plate and placed on the pipeline. On the free ends of the
lugs are fishplates inserted and screwed with M6 nuts. Supplied lugs permit
electrical connection of the device to the machinery and drain of electrostatic
charge (see grounding conditions in area ZONE 1). It is possible to mount the
assembly to a horizontal pipeline DN 80 DN 150 and to a vertical pipeline DN
80 DN 200.
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Illustration 9 Mounting assembly onto vertical pipeline

3.1.2

Mounting on the wall

The assembly with the device can also be mounted on a wall by means of
the corner slots in the mounting plate using four 5x40 screws and 8 dowels. If
Grounding of device is required, then fixing grounding screw together with fan
pad is used on the side of casing. The pad must be inserted between connected
cable and head of screw. This connection serves for the drain of electrostatic
charge.
3.1.3

Pressure connection

Interconnection of the pressure input of the three-way valve with the Pr

output of the gas meter is accomplished by pressure tube. The tube should be
inserted into the operation input of the valve sealed with sealing ring 6 and
M12x1.5 lock nut, to form a tight seal. For mounting of the cutting ring
(stainless tube), the pre-mounting set must be used.
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3.1.4

Connection of temperature sensor

A weldolet must be placed on the pipeline at a distance of 1 to 2 times DN

downstream the gas meter in case of a turbine meter. The weldolet must be
welded in such a way, that the thermowell, which is to be mounted in the
weldolet, is positioned vertically or in other cases tilted 45 from the vertical
axis after mounting with the opening facing up (see Illustration 10).
Pt 1000 temperature sensor should be inserted into the thermowell through
the nut, it must touch the bottom and must be secured against pulling out of the
fastening nut. For a better thermal transmission the area around the sensor inside
the thermowell can be filled with silicon oil. The insulation of the supply cable
to the sensor must be protected from contact with this oil.
Illustration 10 Mounting of temperature sensor
User marking

The temperature sensor can be protected from unauthorized manipulation

by the user marking or a legal seal on the nut and thermowell or weldolet.
3.1.5

Connection of external circuits

Connection of the gas meter is made by the cable through the bushing
situated near the front panel of the device (see Illustration 11).
color of conductors (according
to type of used cable)

Common ground

white

white

Connection of pulses

brown

red

Connection of tamper report

green

blue

Connection of pulses (binary input)

yellow

green

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The device is equipped with two 9-pole connectors situated on the bottom
of the casing and connector for external power supply to enable connection with
follow-up device. Connection of connectors is shown in Table Tab. 3, Tab. 4
and Tab. 5.
We recommend to use shielded cables from the perspective of EMC.
Screening of cables should be interconnected with the metal part of connector on
the side of converter and do not connect it at the other end (screening of cables
should be connected on the metal casing of converter). In the same manner
inbuilt cables are treated. During connection can not occur closed conducting
loops for the possible balancing currents.
Schematic interconnection of device with follow-up devices see 0.
Illustration 11 Connection description

Tab. 3 Wiring of the output connector

PIN now.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 *)
8 *)
9 *)

Description
positive pole of output error state pulses

positive pole of output primary volume pulses

positive pole of output base volume pulses

positive pole of power supply error state circuit
negative pole of output primary volume pulses
negative pole of output base volume pulses
negative pole of error output pulses

*) Note: PINs no 7, 8 and 9 are inside of the device mutually

interconnected
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Tab. 4 Wiring of the communication connector

PIN no.

RS 485 connection

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

RS 232 connection

connect with PIN no. 5

power supply - pole

power supply + pole

B data wire
A data wire +

(marked according to PC
connectors)

do not connect !
RxD data output
TxD data input

GND ground

RTS control voltage

Tab. 5 Wiring of the external power supply connector

4

PIN no.

Description

1
2
3
4

+ Un

- Un

3.2 Recommended connection

Illustration 12 Recommended connection in hazardous areas
- outputs with Zener barriers and RS 485 with DATCOM-Sx unit
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Communication Outputs
(Cannon 9F) (Cannon 9F)

Gas meter
(cable entry)
br/r
w

1
2

1
2

g/bl

3
4
5
6
7
8
9

3
4
5
6
7
8
9

[Link]

JBZ

Zeners
bariers
(see. 3.3)

Source for
relay

3pcs Relay M15F

Primary
volume
Standard
volume

Gas meter
tampering

Error state

LF pulser
(gas meter)

JBZ
-

to further (max.
7 units)
EC605

DATCOM-S1/S2
D+
DU+
GND

Zona 1, Zona 2

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Safe area

9F
+
-

to PC (modem)

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Illustration 13 connection using a separator

EC 605
+

Gas meter
(cable entry)

JBZ

Outputs
(Cannon 9F)

br/r
w
g/bl

[Link]

Gas meter
tampering

MK13-33Ex0-T

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Primare
volume

Standard
volume

Error state

JBZ
LF pulser
(gas meter)

Zona 1, Zona 2

Safe area

Insulating voltage of the separately connected outputs is 500V~. When using the
safe separator, we must take into account the transfer of 100 ms pulses (Turck
intrinsically safe separator with transistor outputs). For use outside of hazardous
areas a connection according to Illustration 14 (without Zener barrier) can be
used.
Notes:
1) JBZ intrinsically safe power supply
2) JBZ intended for power supply of error output must have the same or higher
voltage they source for relay.

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Illustration 14 Recommended connection for use outside of hazardous areas

- outputs and RS 232
EC 605

Gas meter
Communication Outputs
(Cannon 9F)
(Cannon 9F)
(cable entry)
h/r
b

[Link].

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+

JBZ
-

LF pulser
(gas meter)

SOURCE
for relay

3pcs Relay M15F

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Primary
volume
Standard
volume

PC
RS 232 (Cannon 9M)
CD
RxD
TxD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI

Error state

3.3 Explosion protection

For using the device in a potentially explosive atmospheres specific
conditions must be fulfilled which are mandatory by the certificate [12] of
FTZ Ostrava-Radvanice. Only the LP-03 battery block may be used as the
power supply. When changing the battery, it is necessary to avoid the possibility
of electrostatic charging. For battery change proceed in accordance with
paragraph 3.5.

For assembly the following conditions must be respected:

1. Only approved passive contact elements or non-contact intrinsically safe
sensors may be connected to the pulse input circuit and gas meter tamper
contact (so called "simple apparatus" according to EN 50020 [2], paragraph
5.4). The device does not accept any energy coming into these inputs.
2. Connection of pulse outputs powered by an external source in hazardous
areas must be carried out through a Zener barrier or a certified safe
separator.

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Recommended limit values of Zener barriers:

Max. output voltage U0 :
28 V
Max. short circuit current I0 :
93 mA
Max. output power P0 :
0.65 W
Recommended type (manufacturer) : MTL 787 (MTL), Z788 (Pepperl+Fuchs)

3. In hazardous areas, the serial communication must be performed via an

approved optical head, or via an isolating follow-up device, connected to
the RS485 communication interface of converter. Used follow-up devices
must comply with the parameters of intrinsically safe communication circuit
of EC 605, which are the following:
Li = 0 mH, Ci = 3 F, Pi = 1 W, Ui = 10 V

The approved communication module DATCOM-S1, DATCOM-S2 or

DATCOM-K2 can be used as a follow-up devices.
4. For installation, it is necessary to use cables which comply
with EN 60079-14 [5]. They must resist the test voltage of 500V~ for a
period of 1 minute.
We recommend for example shielded cable

UNITRONIC - LiYCY (produced by LAPP KABEL s.r.o.), which is

produced with various numbers of wires. Temperature range is from 30 C
up to +80C for permanent use.
Installation of cable has to be performed in such a way, that their intrinsic
safety is not adversely influenced from the neighboring wires.
5. Protection against fraying of stranded cable ends must be performed by an
end piece (e.g. crimping tube, connector), the end must not be protected by a
tin solder only.
6. If a grounding of the screening cable is required it should be connected to
one point according to paragraph 3.1.5. Unused ends of the screening must
be protected from accidental dangerous contact.
7. If the device requires an grounding, this is to be performed according to
paragraph 3.1.
3.4 Start up
The device is supplied by the manufacturer ready for transportation. The
mode switch is set in the "OFF" position. The user should switch the mode
switch to the "SET" position and configure the device using the relevant SW for
PC (see 2.1.8), according to his/her requirements. At counters initialization,
should be first set up the gas meter factor and then values (states).

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Note:
After change of gas meter factor or state of counter, it is necessary to
perform the commands "Start of data archive measurement" and "Start of
daily archive measurement" for the proper storage of values into archive from
the computer into PC (using the service program for PC).
Warning:
By commands "Start of data archive measurement" and "Star of daily archive
measurement", are erased all data recorded in data and daily archive of
converter!!
Further if required the generation of output pulses can be activated, and
others. The mode switched is switched to the "RUN" position after
configuration. The device is now in normal operation mode (RUN) and carries
out all measurements and recordings of values. For monitoring of manipulation,
we recommend to stick user marks on the battery lid and the mode switch lid as
in the illustration.
Even in the case of operating of converter with external power supply,
power battery block LP-03 must be mounted and connected in the device. The
device can not start up without the power battery block.

Illustration 15 Position of verification and user markings (seals)

metrologic seal

manufacturers mark

seal
metrologic seal
Main label

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Illustration 16 Example of main label and manufacturer's brand

EC 605

Date 2005
[Link].

05690000

Electronic Gas Volume Converter

Tb = 288,15 K
pb = 1,01325 bar
= 0 %
Type approval: TXXXX Test certificate: TC XXXX
-25 C Tamb 60 C Pulse input max. 4 Hz

FTZ 05 ATEX 0345X

IP 65
1026
Pressure (200 1000) kPa abs
p T Z
Vb =V . . b . b
Temperature (-25 60) C
pb T Z
RMG Messtechnik GmbH Butzbach GERMANY

II 2G EEx i IIC T4 / T3

T4: (-40 Tamb 40)C

T3: (-40 Tamb 60)C

3.5 Changing the battery

The device uses an intelligent lithium LP-03 type battery block with long
life span and integrated system for monitoring battery capacity. If the conditions
of FTZ [12] certificate are met, it is possible to change the battery block in a
potential explosive areas. Special conditions of use:
1. Only the original power battery blocks must be used.
2. During the replacement of battery in hazardous areas avoid the
electrostatic charging by rubbing etc.
3. The casing of the EC 605 device must be electrostatically grounded
(in area ZONE1; in area ZONE 2 - see CSN 33 2030, paragraph 10.3.5).
Procedure for changing the battery:
First the mode switch must be switched to the "OFF" position. The
device will store the current measurements and calculated values into the
EEPROM memory, it will not carry out measuring. Wait until the display has
switched off.
Change the battery block. After connection of the new battery, switch the
mode switch back to the "SET" position and then "RUN". The device will
collect the values from the EEPROM memory and continue measurement and
archiving according to the previously set parameters. Data stored in all archives
of the device remain stored. If the change takes longer than about 10 sec., only
the date and time settings will be lost. This data can be re-entered using the
appropriate software (see 2.1.8).
At external power supply, it is possible to change the battery block in arbitrary
position of mode switches.
Warning:
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Treat the used batteries in compliance with the Law of waste [14] and with
the related regulations [15]. Consumed batteries can be returned back to the
address of the manufacturer.

3.6 Battery life

The battery capacity is sufficient for operation up to six years under the
following conditions.
Measurement period is longer or equal 15 seconds.
Generation of output pulses is allowed.
Generation of error output is allowed with the pulse length shorter than
2 sec.
Display max. five minutes daily.
Communication with device 30 sec. once a day (reading of data stored
during the day).
3.7 Content of delivery
Delivery of every unit of the EC 605 contains:
electronic volume converter EC 605,
with pressure transmitter (in case of version PTZ or PT of converter),
with temperature sensor,
with a cable for connection to the gas-meter,
user manual,
thermowell for temperature sensor,
weldolet on pipeline (straight or sideways),
mounting plate and specified mounting equipment,
program for communication of device and PC.
Optional accessories:
three-way valve PN 100,
infrared head.
3.8 Ordering

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When ordering it is necessary to specify:

pressure range;
temperature range of device;
requirements for pulse outputs;
requirements for input of the gas meter tampering;
requirements for control pulse (binary) input of gas-meter;
length of temperature sensor cable standard 2.5 m;
length of pulse input cable from gas meter standard 2.5 m;
mounting (on the wall, or pipeline diameter) for mounting plate;
weldolet (straight or sideways, threat M20x1.5 or G 1/2);
optional accessories (see 3.7).

In case of further requirements, please consult our internal sales department.

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Bibliography

[1]

EN 50014:1998, +A1:1999 +A2:1999+Z1:2004

Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. General
requirements.
EN 50020 ed-3: 2003
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Intrinsic safety i.

[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]

EN 50039:1993
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Intrinsically safe
electrical systems.
EN 60079-10:2003
Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres. Part 10: Classification of
hazardous areas.
EN 60079-14 ed-2:2004
Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres. Part 14: Electrical
installation in hazardous areas (other than mines).
EN 60529:1993+A1:2001
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code).

[11]

EN 60721-3-3: 1997+A2:1998
Classification of environmental conditions
Part 3: Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities
Section 3: Stationary use at weather protected locations.
EN 61000-6-2 ed-2:2002
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Part 6-2: Generic standards Immunity for industrial environments.
EN 62056-21:204
Measurement of electrical energy - Data exchange for meter reading, tariff and
load control - 21: Direct local data exchange.
CSN 33 2030 Electrostatics Regulations to avoid danger from static
electricity.
Issued: January 2004.11.01
Protocol about test EMC

[12]

ES Certificate of type FTZ 05 ATEX 0345X

[13]

EN 12405-1:2005 Gas meters - Conversion devices - Part 1:Volume

Conversion.
Law no. 185/2001 Code about waste, as amended by acts no. 477/2001 Code,
no. 76/2002 Code, no. 275/2002 Code, no. 320/2002 Code, no. 167/2004 Code,
no. 188/2004 Code, no. 317/2004 Code and no. 7/2005 Code.
Regulation no. 237/2002 Code about execution mode details of some products
withdrawal.

[7]

[8]
[9]
[10]

[14]
[15]

Part of delivery:
Communication software for PC

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SUPPLEMENT
Assembly procedure of pressure inlet
Connection of pressure inlet.
Interconnection of three-way valve with Pr gas meter output and of threeway valve output pressure transmitter is performed by the stainless pressure tube
6 x 1 mm. We recommend using precise weldless reduction tube from the
stainless steel according to DIN 1.4571 (17343) according to DIN 2391 part 1.
Do not use welded tubes! Fitting Teflon can not be used for joints.
The joint according to DIN 2353 is realized by the notched collar 6L and
by cap nut with thread M12 x 1.5.
This pressure tube can be formed to the required shape using the hand
bender (can be use for example hand bender RBV 0612 from the company
SCHWER fittings, possibly BAV 6/12 from the company Parker, RBV 06/22 or
the company APT Hydraulik).
When forming, the following rules should be kept, which are shown on
screwing
rouben

notched
zezn
collar
prstenec

trubka
tube
6x1
6x1

cap

pevlen
nut
matice

the illustrations:
Minimal length of straight part of tube before
bending is equal to two heights of cap nut.

The minimal length of tube is equal

to 2.5 height multiple of cap nut.

In the following paragraphs, we show the recommended assembly

procedure of notched collar on stainless tube, which respects the standard
requirements of the norm DIN 3859.
When mounting the stainless tube, it is necessary to use hardened

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preassembly preparation.
The direct mounting of screwing is not
recommended. Cones of the preassembly preparations can be warned out and
must be regularly checked with the mode of gauges (for example KONU 6/8-L
from the company Parker), erroneous mounting is avoided.
The actual preassembly procedure:
1. Cut tube rectangularly (in the preparation for example
BAV 6/12 from the Parker company can be reached the
required perpendicularity of cut) and check the
perpendicularity deviation, which can not be bigger than
0.5 . Do not use tube cutter!
Remove fins on the internal and external end of tube
(optimal reduction is 0.2 mm) using the deburring rose.
2. Fasten into vice (for example VOMO 6L from the
company Parker or sf 592 6L from the company
SCHWER FITTINGS possibly VOMOL 06 from the
company APT Hydraulik) the preassembly preparations.
Slightly lubricate by the lubricant the external thread
and device cone and thread of cap nut (for example sf81 from the company SCHWER fittings).
Nut and notched collar must be fit on the tube, so that
notched edges of collar are oriented toward the
screwing cone.

3. Fit on the tube with cap nut and collar into

preparation. Press down the tube to the button and pull
the cap nut by hand. When the end of tube is not on
the button of preassembly preparation hub, the
collar is not cut.
4. Tighten the nut by key for 1-11/2 revolutions.
Meanwhile the tube can radically turn up to 1/2
revolution, and then can not spin anymore.
Unfasten the cap nut and check the notched joint.
Pushed out material from the cut must regularly cover
the front of notched collar. The collar can rotate
radially on the tube, but can not be shifted in the line
of tube axis!

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Final assembly.
After successful preassembly, fit on the tube on the screwing cone (by
pressure transmitter, three-way valve or PR gas meter output. Tighten the cap
nut for around 1/4 up to 1/2 revolutions by key. Tube must be fitted on
perpendicularly, otherwise is not possible to tighten the joint. Excessive use of
force can not be used during tightening; otherwise will occur the damage
(stretching) of thread.
Repeated assembly.
After every releasing of cap nut, the joint may be again tightened without
increased use of power.

GAS-VOLUME CONVERSION DEVICE EC 605

Processed by:

team of authors

Published by:

RMG Messtechnik GmbH

Otto-Hahn-Str. 5
D-35510 Butzbach
Germany
Octber 2005
first

Date of publication:
Edition:

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[Link]
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