This bulletin provides information about the upgrade of the IEC application required for compatibility with the software changes on the RMC-100. Embedded software in both the RMC-100 and the XSeriesG5 devices support an IEC application incompatible with previous IEC applications.

This bulletin provides information to resolve watchdog resets observed on RMC-100 devices with flash 2105457-027 and OS 2105411-030 or earlier versions. For RMC-100 running at 300 MHz, please also see Technical bulletin 214 (2106369TB-TB214)

This bulletin provides instructions to apply a software patch to RMC-100 devices set with 300 MHZ CPU speed. Apply the software patch prior to upgrading the devices to customer package versions 2105452-030 or later or Flash versions 2105457-027 or later. Without the patch, upgrades to the versions above will cause OS/Flash incompatibility issues and cause service disruption.

This bulletin applies to WinCCU version 7.05.2. It provides information about the flash versions supported by version 7.05.2. No additional enhancements are planned for WinCCU and new features or enhancements in the embedded software (flashes) will not be reflected or supported by version 7.05.2.

This bulletin applies to the RMC-100. Using USB connection to RMCs with instantiated IEC applications can cause device reset. This bulletin provides workarounds to avoid reset.

An upgraded path to new digital technologies. This new generation of flow computers and RTUs offers a low-power, high-reliable microprocessor-based unit with a new Linux operating system, persistent memory, and new connectivity, combined with the same wide-range of measurement, monitoring, and alarm applications for remote oil and gas systems.

Devices with Flash numbers 2105298-006 or earlier (uFLO G5) and 2105457-019 or earlier ( RMC-100) AND with the Gas Coriolis Interface application enabled, experience errors in the hourly logs: all enabled measurement applications miss 1 second at the top of the hour.

Some users have reported that PCCU does not launch on a PC running Microsoft Windows ® 10. Reinstalling PCCU (versions prior to 7.52) does not resolve this issue.

This technical bulletin describes the procedure for upgrading the phase 0 API liquid tube application (selectable units) to phase 1 API liquid tube application (selectable units). This bulletin is only applicable to certain XSeries G4 devices.

Notification of manufacturing defect in a limited number of TFIO Communication and Combo IO/VC interface modules.

microFLO G4 and XFC G4 6200/6201EX SYSTEM RESET AND RTD INPUT PERFORMANCE DEVIATION

Notification regarding G4 32MB engine card modification and system resets

RTD MEASUREMENT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION DEVIATION

WINDOWS 7 PCCU INSTALLATION FOR ADDITONAL USERS

NGC MODBUS REGISTER ASSIGNMENTS

TCI TOOLKIT UPGRADE NOTICE

The following Technical Bulletin discusses changes that have been made (per GE/MDS Product Bulletin PB-0904) to cables connecting MDS 9810, 4310 and x710 family radios to Totalflow equipment. The following Totalflow cables have been obsoleted and replaced with: 2015026-005 replaced with 2103990-001 2015026-010 replaced with 2103990-002 2015026-004 replaced with 2103990-003 (This cable is a spare part only. It is no longer offered in Comm Kits.) Any User Drawings (UDs), Wiring Instructions (WIs) or drawings in users’ manuals should be updated if they make reference to the obsoleted cables.

GE MDS and ABB have been working together to determine the preferred software settings and hardware changes for improved system reliability and operations of the system.

TFIO Communication Interface Module (CIM) and Modbus Protocol

PCCU Vista Mobile Device Center Installation including Totalflow drivers for USB connectivity for G4 and NGC

G4 FLASH issue pertaining to external multivariable (XMV) calibrations

Therms Setup for G4 XSeries Flow Computer and RTU

To describe a potential failure of the microFLO ’s serial communications port caused by static electricity.

WinCCU, versions 6.08 and 6.09, output CFX in version 3. Although this issue is being fixed in later releases, the following technical bulletin will provide a solution to output CFX files in version 5 through the process of editing the registry.

This bulletin describes the proper use of the Gas Chromatograph Module Coefficients (GCMC) function of the BTU 8000/8100 CV Transmitter.

The following will describe the issue surrounding the Totalflow XSeries G3 flash files, the symptoms and a workaround if an upgrade is not possible/available.

The following will describe the steps necessary to apply a solution to a reoccurring problem that is occasionally encountered with Windows 2000. When a user attempts to run WinCCU 6.08 Scheduler on a Windows 2000 operating system, there is a chance that the user will receive an error stating that the system cannot load “library tfrcom.dll.” The steps that are to follow represent a fix that should only be applied to Windows 2000 and WinCCU 6.08.

To describe a potential loss of WinCCU long term database edits that can occur with both Access and SQL databases. This bulletin only pertains to those utilizing WinCCU’s editor to modify collected Flow Computer historical flow information from the Long Term database (LTDB). This bulletin does not pertain to those collecting historical data (archive) with WinCCU and then editing using a third party editor.

The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to clarify the use of the 32-bit TF Loader program. Some confusion has been experienced with regard to using the 32-bit loader. The following Technical Bulletin will discuss its usage and present a few typical examples of how it can be used.

Many customers are using USB to RS-232 serial adapters because some laptop manufacturers have stopped offering 9 pin serial ports. There are many USB to serial adapters available from third party manufactures but some work better with Totalflow devices than others.

To describe a step-by-step procedure for updating the digital electronic board FLASH on Totalflow’s model 8206 NGC Gas Chromatograph. Periodically Totalflow will resolve an issue or provide an update which will require the user to update the digital processor FLASH image.

To describe an issue with the Analog Controller Module (ACM) fuse (F1) and potentially the thermal fuse could open up under normal operating conditions. The ACM can be identified by looking for part number 2015640-xxx.

To describe a potential issue when installing and operating traditional 4-20 milliamp current loop transmitters with a 12 volt DC power supply. The Totalflow Flow Computer and RTU operate on a 12 volt power system (battery or 12 VDC).

NGC Velocity of Sound Application

This bulletin pertains to customers using a calibration blend without the presence of Neo-Pentane (NeoC5). All calibration blends currently being sold by ABB Totalflow have Neo-Pentane included in the calibration blend. If the calibration blend is being supplied by ABB Totalflow or has Neo-Pentane then this bulletin does not apply to your calibration steps and should be IGNORED.

NGC Analytical Module (Burkert Valve Arrangement) Replacement Instructions

To describe a procedure to verify the proper gasket sealing interface between the NGC-82XX’s analytical module and the feed through assembly. Proper sealing will prevent possible carrier and calibration gas leaks.

Describe how to configure the ADAM 4024 Converter to work with the NGC-8xxx Gas Chromatograph.

To describe an issue that can occur when checking or calibrating Totalflow’s original generation #1 6600 Flow Computer Units. This issue is related to Totalflow’s Windows® version of Portable Calibration and Collection Unit (PCCU 32) software.

To describe analog input calibration procedures and possible problems that a user may encounter during the calibration process. The user should use the following steps to properly calibrate the analog inputs on an XSeries device.

To utilize the NGC82xx series gas chromatograph in a broader variety of application, ABB Totalflow has added the capability of using different types of calibration techniques. This paper will describe the differences between linear, exponential, and multiblend calibration.

To describe a step-by-step procedure for updating the analog electronic board FLASH on Totalflow’s model 8206 NGC Gas Chromatograph. The majority of FLASH updating will occur on the digital electronics board but periodically Totalflow will resolve an issue or provide an update which will require the user to update the analog processor FLASH image.

To address a potential transient voltage problem with the 2100204-XXX (XFC) board when using three-wire external transmitters.

To describe the appropriate hardware wiring and software settings when connecting the NGC8206 via Ethernet to PCCU/NGC man machine interface (MMI) application.

There are several ways to modify the configuration files within the NGC. This bulletin will describe using Activesync's explorer utility.

Purpose of this document is to 10 provide an overview of the keypad's layout and functionality and 20 describe how to program the XSeries product to utilize the keypad as an input device to calibrate an internal transducer or external multivariable.

To describe a rate problem that could occur on installed NGC 8206 chromatographs. The unit could revert back to default pressure and timing parameters causing erroneous results.

To inform customers about the versatility of the Quad AO module and how to properly configure the flow computer for output.