BEKA BA337E Externally Powered Rate Totaliser Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- BEKA
Table of Contents
BEKA BA337E Externally Powered Rate Totaliser
DESCRIPTION
The BA337E and BA338E are panel mounting, intrinsically safe, one input rate totalisers, primarily intended for use with pulse output flowmeters. The two models are electrically similar, but have different sizedisplays and enclosures.
This abbreviated instruction sheet is intended to assist with installation, a comprehensive instruction manual describing safety certification, system design and configuration may be downloaded from the BEKA website or may be requested from the BEKA sales office.
Both models have IECEx, ATEX and UKEX intrinsic safety certification for use in flammable gas atmospheres. ETL and cETL approval permits installation in the USA and Canada. The certification information label, which is located on the top of the instrument enclosure, shows the certification number and codes. Other certifications may be shown. Copies of certificates may be down loaded from the BEKA websit.
Special conditions for safe use
The IECEx, ATEX and UKEX certificates have an ‘X’ suffix indicating that
special conditions apply for safe use.
WARNING
To avoid an electrostatic charge being generated instrument enclosure should
only be cleaned with a damp cloth.
INSTALLATION
Both models have IP66 front of panel protection but they should be shielded from direct sunlight and severe weather conditions. The rear of both models have IP20 protection.
Cut-out dimensions
Recommended for all installations. Mandatory to achieve IP66 seal between
instrument and panel.
Abbreviated instructions for BA337E and BA338E One input intrinsically safe
pulse input Rate Totalisers
Issue 3 24th November 2022 BEKA associates Ltd. Old Charlton Rd, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2DA, UK Tel: +44(0)1462 438301
- e-mail: [email protected]
- web: www.beka.co.uk BA338EBA337E
EMC
For specified immunity all wiring should be in screened twisted pairs with
screens earthed at one point within the safe area.
Scale card
The Rate Totaliser’s units of measurement are shown on a printed scale card
visible through a window at the right hand side of the display. The scale card
is mounted on a flexible strip that is inserted into a slot at the rear of the
instrument as shown below
- Inserting flexible strip carrying scale card into slot at the rear of Rate Totaliser.
Thus the scale card can easily be changed without removing the Rate Totaliser from the panel or opening the instrument enclosure. New Rate Totalisers are supplied with a printed scale card showing the requested units of measurement, if this information is not supplied when the instrument is ordered a blank card will be fitted. A pack of self-adhesive scale cards printed with common units of measurement is available as an accessory from BEKA associates. Custom printed scale cards can also be supplied. To change a scale card, unclip the protruding end of the flexible strip by gently pushing it upwards and pulling it out of the enclosure. Peel the existing scale card from the flexible strip and replace it with a new printed card, which should be aligned as shown below. Do not fit a new scale card on top of an existing card.
- Align the self-adhesive printed scale card onto the flexible strip and insert the strip into the Rate Totaliser as shown.
OPERATION
The Rate Totalisers are controlled by four front panel push buttons. When in operating mode they have the following functions:
-
Grand total – shows Lo followed by least significant 8 digits of the 16 digit grand total.
-
Grand total – shows Hi followed by the most significant 8 digits of the 16 digit grand total.
-
If Local Total Reset CLr tot in the configuration menu has been activated, operating the & + * buttons for three seconds will reset the total display to zero and clear any pulses stored in the optional pulse output.
The Grand Total is not reset. -
Shows in succession, firmware version number, instrument function totali5e and any output accessories that are fitted:
- A Dual Alarm Outputs
- P Pulse output fitted to all BA338E
- C 4/20mA output.
-
- When optional alarms are fitted provides direct access to the alarm setpoints if A5CP (access setpoints) has been enabled in the configuration menu.
-
Access to the configuration menu.
CONFIGURATION
Rate Totalisers are supplied and configured as requested at time of order, if
not specified default configuration will be supplied but can easily be changed
on-site.Fig 6 shows the location of each function within the configuration
menu with a brief summary of the function. Please refer to the full
instruction manual for detailed configuration information and for description
of linearized and optional outputs. Access to the configuration menu is
obtained by pressing the buttons simultaneously. If the Rate Totaliser’s
security code is set to default 0000 the first parameter function will be
displayed. If the instrument is protected by a security code, code will be
displayed. The four digit code must be entered to gain access to the menu
.
Manuals, certificates and data-sheets can be downloaded from http://www.beka.co.uk/ba337_8e
The BA337E and BA338E are CE marked to show compliance with the European Explosive Atmospheres Directive 2014/34/EU and the European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. They are also UKCA marked to show compliance with UK statutory requirements Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations UKSI 2016:1107 (as amended) and with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations UKSI 2016:1091 (as amended).