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Gas Volume Converter

CORUS
< T, PT, PTZ Gas Volume Converter Application Description
< Conforms to European Standard CORUS is an electronic volume converter The volume registered by the meter is
EN 12405-1 and EN 12405-1/A1 dedicated to commercial and industrial converted to reference conditions using the
< MID approval applications. It converts the actual volume formula :
< ATEX approval for installation in measured by the gas meter to reference Pm Tb Zb
Vm
Vb =
Pb Tm Zm
hazardous area (zone 0) conditions. Thus, CORUS is a key element
Terminology
< Large integrated database in the whole Actaris chain, from the meter
Vm unconverted volume registered by the meter
< Compressibility according to to billing data. Vb converted volume in reference (base) conditions
AGANX19, S-GERG, AGA 8 CORUS uses the measured working values Tm gas temperature in operating conditions
Tb reference (base) temperature
(gross or detailed methods) or of volume, pressure and temperature to Pm gas pressure in operating conditions
Pb reference (base) pressure
Table of Z provide: Zm compressibility factor in operating conditions
< RS 232 and optical port for < the converted volume
Zb compressibility factor in reference (base) conditions

local / distant communication


< the conversion factor CORUS is built in an IP65 enclosure,
< High accuracy on the whole
< the compressibility factor for wall or meter mounting. Thanks to its
temperature / pressure range
accurate piezo-resistive pressure sensor
< Autonomous or external power (several formulas available)
and its 4 wires PT1000 temperature probe,
supply < a large database CORUS provides an accurate conversion on
< Large graphic display < pulse retransmission the whole temperature range.
< Possibility to download new
CORUS non-metrological firmware can
firmware in the field
be updated in the field without stopping
< Internal optional slot for “Ex”:
operations and without breaking the
• PSTN modem
metrological seals (MID). Its large integrated
• RS-485 ports (x2)
database can be customized to fit the
• 2nd pressure sensor input
customers’ needs. Recorded data and
number records can be freely set.
CORUS is the base element of a complete
and extremely flexible system, perfectly
adaptable to the customer’s requirements:
< Consumption, pressure, temperature
monitoring through its large database for
billing purposes
RS 232
External Power Supply (Option)
< Monitoring functions for gas stations
Digital Input 2 < Remote reading solutions through
or Digital Output 2
Digital Input 1 PSTN, GSM, GPRS or TCP/IP with several
or Digital Output 1
Meter Cable (LF1 / LF2 / Tamper) integrated communication protocols:
T Probe
P Sensor
• IEC-62056-21 (IEC-61107)
Connection slot (option) • MODBUS RTU
< CORUS < Inputs / Outputs • IDOM
Technical features
< Approvals < Accuracy
• MID: According to EN12405, overall accuracy on
- Module B – T10114 rev.1 conversion factor is better than ± 0.5 % at
- Module D – n° LNE13281 rev.0 reference conditions and better than 1% at
• Metrology: approval according to EN12405-1 rated operating conditions.
and EN12405-1/A1 (European Standard) • Typical accuracy better than ± 0.2 %
• ATEX: device of category 1 approved to be < Display and keyboard
used in hazardous area zone 0, ia IIC T4 • Graphic display
classification (zone1, ia e mb IIC T4 • All metrologic data and alarm status
classification with internal PSTN modem) available
• CE Marking: compliant with 89/336/EEC • Translatable messages to any language
(EMC), 94/9/EC (ATEX) and 2004/22/EC • Specifics icons for application (see page 3)
(MID Directive) • Possibility to show graphs for P, T, Z, C, Qm,
< DELTA meter with CORUS
< Temperature Sensor Qb, P2
• Platinum PT 1000 (1000Ω at 0° C) probe • 5-Button keyboard
• Class A accuracy according to EN60751 • Possibility to program main parameters by
• Casing: stainless steel tube for insertion keyboard
into a thermowell (Ø 6 mm) • Possibility to display the whole database
• Cable length: 2.5m or 0.8 m < Digital Inputs (On/Off1, On/Off2, Tamper)
< Pressure Sensor • Station monitoring
• Absolute pressure sensor designed for • Normally open or normally closed
CORUS application (gauge pressure sensors programmable status
available on request) • Connection to any On/Off signal type
• Silicon piezo-resistive sensor (Station door contact, safety valve position,
• Overpressure up to 150% of Pmax pressure switch,..) in hazardous areas.
• Available in 3 ranges: < Digital Outputs
- 0.9 to 10 bar absolute 2 Digital, isolated ouputs fully programmable
- 3 to 30 bar absolute as:
- 7.2 to 80 bar absolute • Unconverted volume pulse retransmission
• Connection adapter: 1/4” BSP (Gas) male • Converted volume pulse retransmission
< FLUXI 2000 meter with CORUS • Typical Accuracy: <0.15 %rd over the whole • Alarm retransmission
pressure range • 4/20 mA output (through an external F/I
< Volume Input “Ex” module)
• Dry contact, passive LF Reed type switch
Accessories < Alarms
• Maximum frequency 2Hz The following alarms are managed by the
< Configuration software (Wincor)
• Programmable input pulse weight CORUS:
< Thermowell (0.001, 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, 100) • Temperature (Min, Max, Sensor failure)
< 3-Way pressure connection kit • Second LF input for coherence function • Pressure (Min, Max, Sensor failure)
< Optical head • Associated tampering detection input • Conversion factor (Min, Max)
• Cyble® sensor ATEX module • Unconverted and converted flow-rate
< ISB+
< Compressibility (Min, Max)
< External supply “Ex” module
• Main formulas available: • Coherence
< F/I Converter for 4/20 mA output
- S-GERG • Interval consumption
< Additional boards: - AGA8 Gross method 2 • Tamper
• PSTN modem - AGA8 Detailed method • On/Off 1 and On/Off 2
• RS-485 ports (x2) - AGANX19 • External power supply outage
• 2nd pressure sensor input - AGANX19 modified • Warning thresholds (T, P, P2)
< Cyble® sensor ATEX module - Table of Z (16 coefficients formula)
- Fixed Z (PT conversion)

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System Overview
< Distant communication (Connection to CORUS RS 232 or RS 485 port)
GSM/GPRS data collection through FOCUS+ GSM/GPRS Modem
HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA

CORUS FOCUS+ SUPERVISOR +

< Direct connection to standard devices (RTU, TCP/IP interface, standard modem, PC…)
Supply
+9/24 VDC

RS-232 RS-232

RTU or RS-485 ISB+ CORUS


SAFE AREA HAZARDOUS AREA

< Distant communication through internal RS-485 board (up to 4 CORUS on the same bus)
SAFE AREA HAZARDOUS AREA
RTU or modem with RS-485 port CORUS CORUS

ISB+

CORUS CORUS
Possibility to translate messages
INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG
RS-485 RS-485

≤ 200 m Unconverted volume :


19348725.000 m3
<Distant communication through internal “Ex” PSTN Modem
Converted volume :
24284651.283 Nm3
Graphic display function
OK

INDEX VALUE ALARM DATA CONFIG


4.2

1 2

4.0
< Upstream pressure monitoring with P2 internal board < Local communication P (bar) 4.025
Gas regulator CORUS through optical port
Specific icons for CORUS applications

Battery supply mode and status


OK

External supply mode and status


OK

P2 Alarm presence (active, memorized)


Volume
Incoming pulse from meter
Optical Head
Pressure alarm (active, memorized)
Upstream pressure
Temperature alarm (active, memorized)
PC

Communication in progress

(Delta/Fluxi) Note book


Meter
< Graphic Display
3
Dimensions Main Specifications
222
206 Overall accuracy of the C factor Maximum Error < 0.5 % - Typical Error < 0.2%
Conversion range Pressure: 0.9 bar to 80 bar - Temperature: according Z formula
Power supply Battery or external (through Ex module)
Autonomy 5 years (battery version) in typical conditions
42
145

Ambient temperature range -25° C to +55° C


OK

Enclosure IP65 polycarbonate box


59

Volume input LF input (2 Hz max); Reed switch type or Cyble® sensor ATEX module
28 20
Second input for coherence function
4 holes
Ø 5.2 Temperature sensor PT1000 class A; 4 wires
86
49 Pressure sensor ranges [0.9 /10] bara, [3 /30] bara and [7.2 /80] bara
(gauge pressure sensors available on request)
Pressure sensor type Piezo-resistive sensor
Outputs 2 Channels fully configurable as pulse, alarm or 4/20 mA*
User Interface Graphic display + 5 button keyboard
OK

Communication Optical serial port and RS232 serial port


Metrol. cables length (P, T, LF) 2.5 m or 0.8 m
25 Option Internal “Ex” PSTN modem (V32bis)
RS-485 dual port board

GA-CORUS-GB-V1.0-2008.12 - © Copyright 2008, Actaris, All Rights Reserved. - Actaris reserves the right to change these specifications without prior notice.
P2 second pressure input board
* through external F/I converter

Database Power supply


HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA CORUS provides 6 different logs: < Battery operating or external supply
< Hourly log: last 1440 hours (2 months) mode (mains or solar)

OK < Daily log: last 124 days (4 months) < Battery:


- Specific 17 A.h lithium battery pack
< Monthly log: last 24 months
CORUS
including all required protections for
< Interval log:
Ex isolator Volume pulse intrinsic safety
or alarm
L ≤ 20 m
220 V AC - from 3100 to 5900 records according - Pack can be changed in hazardous
or 24 V DC
selected data
L ≤ 20 m
BSI
Ex isolator
BSI
Volume pulse
or alarm
area without interrupting the normal
220 V AC - interval programmable from 1 to 60 mn operation of the device
or 24 V DC

< Events log: last 800 events - 5 years autonomy in typical conditions
< Configuration with pulse outputs
< Parameters log: last 200 records < External power:
HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA
- External “Ex” specific supply module
Ordering information: required providing 6 to 12 V DC to the
OK
• Pressure range CORUS
• Formula for Z calculation
CORUS 9 V DC Ex 220 V AC
- Main battery (17 A.h) remains in the
Power Module • LF input cable type
or 24 V DC
product, acting as backup battery in
F/I
Converter
4/20 mA
Data 1*
• Battery or external supply case of mains cuts.
L ≤10 m ISB
220 V AC
or 24 V DC • Metrologic cables length
F/I
F/I 4/20 mA
L ≤10 m Converter
Converter Data 2* • Language for display
220 V AC
or 24 V DC
* P, T, Qu or Qc
• Accessories
• MID sealing
< Configuration with 4 / 20 mA outputs

Actaris SAS
Rue des Temps Modernes - BP 23
86361 Chasseneuil-du-Poitou Cedex - France tel +33 (0)5 49 62 70 00
For more information, www.actaris.com fax +33 (0)5 49 62 70 89

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