
Electromagnetic Flowmeter BFM921 BASI
2 Operation manual
Content
1Basic information..............................................................................................................................5
1.1 Basic features ............................................................................................................................5
1.2 Warranty ...................................................................................................................................5
2Mechanical installation.....................................................................................................................6
2.1 Sensor location ..........................................................................................................................6
2.2 Sensor grounding.......................................................................................................................9
3Preparing for start up......................................................................................................................10
3.1 Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................10
3.1.1 Safety symbols used on the equipment ............................................................................10
3.2 Inspecting contents of the package ..........................................................................................10
3.3 Electronic unit description ........................................................................................................11
3.3.1 Front panel.......................................................................................................................11
3.3.2 Under the lid of the flowmeter case .................................................................................12
3.4 Electrical connection ................................................................................................................13
3.4.1 Power supply....................................................................................................................13
3.4.2 Fuse replacement.............................................................................................................15
3.4.3 Electric connection between converter and sensor –Remote version ...............................16
4Flowmeter configuration ................................................................................................................17
4.1 Main menu ..............................................................................................................................17
4.1.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................17
4.1.2 Datalogger .......................................................................................................................17
4.1.3 Status...............................................................................................................................17
4.1.4 Flow.................................................................................................................................17
4.1.5 Volume ............................................................................................................................17
4.2 Setup menu..............................................................................................................................18
4.2.1 General............................................................................................................................18
4.2.2 Measurements.................................................................................................................19
4.2.3 Input/output interface .....................................................................................................20
4.2.4 Calibration .......................................................................................................................21
4.3 Nominal values (standard factory setting) ................................................................................22
4.3.1 General............................................................................................................................22
4.3.2 Measurements.................................................................................................................22
4.3.3 Inputs / outputs ...............................................................................................................23
5Inputs and outputs configuration....................................................................................................24
5.1 General purpose inputs and outputs.........................................................................................24
5.1.1 Current output.................................................................................................................24
5.1.2 Frequency output.............................................................................................................25
5.1.3 Pulse output.....................................................................................................................26
5.1.4 Status (relay) output.........................................................................................................28
5.1.5 PLC digital input ...............................................................................................................29
5.1.6 Limits ...............................................................................................................................29
5.1.7 Dosing..............................................................................................................................30
5.1.8 RS485 interface................................................................................................................31
5.1.9 USB/RSR232.....................................................................................................................31