Operator's Manual – AutoCycle iC - Ferguson Beauregard

Operator’s Manual
Revision: 4
Revision Date: September 25, 2011
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Table of Contents
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 7
CHAPTER 2 THEORY OF OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 8
2.1 PHASES AND CONTROL MODES ............................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 AUTO-CYCLE WINDOWS ................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 INITIAL KICK OFF ................................................................................................................................................ 12
CHAPTER 3 TABLES & DIAGRAMS ........................................................................................................... 13
3.1 CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAM ........................................................................................... 13
3.2 MODULE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION DIAGRAM .................................................................................................... 14
3.3 SERIAL PORT PIN OUTS ....................................................................................................................................... 15
3.4 LATCH VALVE MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 16
3.5 ACIC SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION AND MOTOR VALVE MOUNTING ............................................................................ 17
CHAPTER 4 KEYPAD/DISPLAY TERMINAL MENU ...................................................................................... 18
4.1 MENU STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................................. 18
4.2 SCROLLING ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.3 DISPLAY CONTRAST CONTROL ............................................................................................................................... 19
4.4 CHANGING TIME SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................. 19
4.5 CHANGING OVERRIDE, CALIBRATION, AND PRESSURE SETTINGS .................................................................................. 20
4.6 HOTKEYS .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.7 ACIC OPERATING PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................ 21
4.7.1 F1 – Set Times ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
4.7.2 F2 - Data History .................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.7.3 F3 – System Information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
4.7.4 F4 – Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
4.7.5 F5 – Overrides ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
CHAPTER 5 ICCONNECT CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ............................................................................. 38
5.1 INSTALLING ICCONNECT ...................................................................................................................................... 38
5.2 ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION .............................................................................................................................. 38
5.2.1 Installing the ACiC USB Driver ................................................................................................................................................................ 38
5.3 ICCONNECT BASICS ............................................................................................................................................ 39
5.3.1 Windows Standard Commands .............................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.3.2 Save and Refresh .................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
5.3.3 Help........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
5.3.4 Import and Export Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.3.5 Sync Clock .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
5.3.6 Erasing Data .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.3.7 Manually Starting Cycles ........................................................................................................................................................................ 40
5.3.8 Updating the Firmware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 41
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5.4 GENERAL CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................... 42
5.4.1 Data Tab ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
5.4.2 Timers Tab ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
5.4.3 Overrides Tab ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
5.4.4 Input Config Tab..................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.4.5 Schedule Tab .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.4.6 Alarms Tab ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
5.4.7 MM2 Tab ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
5.4.8 Cell Modem ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
5.4.9 Users ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
5.4.10 System ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
5.4.11 Events .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
CHAPTER 6 SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE OPERATION ................................................................................. 52
6.1 SECURITY .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
6.2 GENERAL OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 53
6.3 BUILDING AN SMS COMMAND ............................................................................................................................. 53
6.4 PARAMETERS..................................................................................................................................................... 55
6.5 THE HELP COMMAND ......................................................................................................................................... 55
6.6 UNRECOGNIZED COMMANDS ............................................................................................................................... 55
6.7 ISSUING MULTIPLE COMMANDS ............................................................................................................................ 56
6.8 SCHEDULED STATUS MESSAGES ............................................................................................................................ 56
6.9 SMS ALARMS ................................................................................................................................................... 57
6.10 SMS VIA EMAIL ................................................................................................................................................. 57
6.11 SMS COMMAND LIST ......................................................................................................................................... 58
6.11.1 Write Only Commands ........................................................................................................................................................................... 58
6.11.2 Read Only Commands ............................................................................................................................................................................ 58
6.11.3 Read-Write Commands .......................................................................................................................................................................... 59
CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX A: FLOW COMPUTER CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................... 61
7.1 FERGUSON BEAUREGARD NI EFM3000 ................................................................................................................. 62
7.1.1 ACiC Configuration for Ni EFM3000 ....................................................................................................................................................... 63
7.1.2 Ni EFM3000 Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 64
7.2 EMERSON FISHER FLOBOSS .................................................................................................................................. 65
7.2.1 ACiC Universal Configuration for Fisher FloBoss..................................................................................................................................... 66
7.2.2 FloBoss 103/503 Configuration .............................................................................................................................................................. 67
7.2.3 FloBoss 107 Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 70
7.2.4 FloBoss 407 Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 72
7.3 EMERSON FISHER ROC ....................................................................................................................................... 74
7.3.1 ACiC Configuration for Fisher ROC ......................................................................................................................................................... 75
7.3.2 ROC 809 Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................... 76
7.4 ABB TOTALFLOW ............................................................................................................................................... 79
7.4.1 ACiC Universal Configuration for ABB Totalflow .................................................................................................................................... 80
7.4.2 μFlo/XFC Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................... 81
7.4.3 XFC G4 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................... 84
7.5 FCU SMS TEST MESSAGE ................................................................................................................................... 90
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CHAPTER 8 APPENDIX B: MODBUS SLAVE CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................. 91
8.1 THERMOSCIENTIFIC AUTOPILOT MODBUS MASTER ................................................................................................. 91
8.1.1 ACiC Configuration for AutoPILOT .......................................................................................................................................................... 91
8.1.2 AutoPILOT Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................... 93
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Document Overview
Chapter 1 Introduction: Provides an overview of the ACiC hardware features and applications sets.
Chapter 2 Theory of Operation: A functional description of the Auto-Cycle control algorithm that
governs the actions of the controller.
Chapter 3 Tables & Diagrams: Includes diagrams of the ACiC, identification of the individual
components, visual depictions of mechanical installation, and tables for creating
interface cables.
Chapter 4 Keypad/Display Terminal Menu: Provides descriptions of the individual KDT menu items
found on the ACiC and instructions on navigating the menu system.
Chapter 5 iCConnect Configuration Software: Provides an overview of the iCConnect utility and its
use with the ACiC.
Chapter 6 Short Message Service Operation: Provides information on the on the use of the SMS
features of the ACiC.
Chapter 7 Appendix A: Flow Computer Configurations: Application specific instructions for
connection to various electronic flow computers as a Modbus master.
Chapter 8 Appendix B: Modbus Slave Configurations: Application specific instructions for
connection to various end devices as a Modbus slave.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The ACiC is a low power, task specific microprocessor controller designed for operations related to plunger
lift control, third party device communications, and general field automation. The ACiC controller continuously
monitors and optimizes the well-production process. ACiC onboard software includes Ferguson Beauregard’s
unique Auto-Cycle electronic well site controller and plunger-lift control algorithm. The controller records the
analytical reservoir information so production problems can be diagnosed with greater accuracy and efficiency.
The ACiC provides physical connections for analog pressure sensors such as casing and tubing, as well as a
variety of discrete (status) sensors. It can be equipped with virtually any point-to-point radio or cellular/wireless
modem to link with a host computer or back office. Pneumatic signals to control the well's tubing and auxiliary
control valves are supplied from a remote single or dual latching valve assembly.
The ACiC controller and the Auto-Cycle control algorithm provide proven production optimization. With
automatic self-adjustment of time and pressure settings for well production cycle control, optimum plunger
velocity and well performance are achieved. This system offers a unique approach to well production
management, measurement and optimization. With an ACiC on duty, the well operator has remote control of
motor valves, and can even monitor tanks and pits for high level alarms. It's like having an operator on site 24
hours a day.
1.1 Unit Specifications
512K application code size
512k random access memory
USB Local Operator Interface (LOI)
4x20 character LCD and Keypad
Solar Charger input (12 volt, 10W Max)
1 micro-SD (2GB Max) card slot memory expansion
6 volt and 12 volt DC selectable power source
o Class 1 Division 1 with 6 volt, 1W solar panel
o Class 1 Division 2 with 12 volt, 10W solar panel
1 serial port RS-232 connection
o Optional cellular modem for SMS messaging
1 TTL 3.3V serial connection
3 Analog inputs 0-5 Volt
4 Discrete high current outputs for up to 2 Latch valve actuation
1 Discrete input typically for magnetic shut off plunger sensor
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Chapter 2 Theory of Operation
The Auto-Cycle Intelligent Controller (ACiC) has been developed to offer full well control and optimization
with the Customer in mind. The Customer has the ability to change Control Modes from Single Valve, Dual Valve
or Intermittent Operation within the same control unit. A key feature with this controller is the Menu Structure.
This type of operating system allows increased ease of:
Setting operational parameters
Retrieving data
System evaluation
Keypad/Display Terminal (KDT) Hotkeys improve maneuvering from Data Groups and Data Entry. Other
exciting enhancements have been added to give the Customer quick access to well and system performance.
The ACiC operates from the basic fundamental of Plunger Speed Supervision. This means that each and
every cycle is monitored, recorded and reacted to immediately based on the plunger arrival time. Knowing the
depth of the well, you can determine the speed, dividing the depth by the arrival time.
A series of windows are created by the operator based on several considerations such as:
sales line pressure
production gas-to-liquid ratios
surface equipment structure
down hole configuration
tubing depth
tubing diameter
plunger type or style
The plunger must arrive at the surface and remove any liquids from the well
bore every cycle to have an efficient system.
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2.1 Phases and Control Modes
The most basic form of a plunger lift cycle has three phases.
Tubing On: The phase of the cycle in which the tubing (or sales) valve is
opened and the plunger begins moving toward the surface.
Afterflow: The phase of the cycle in which the tubing valve remains open
after the plunger has arrived and offloaded its fluid.
Tubing Off: The phase of the cycle in which the tubing valve is closed to
allow the plunger to return to the bottom of the well.
The ACiC offers you 3 mode selections for well operations:
Plunger Arrival
To operate with a single motor valve on the flow line, select the Plunger
mode.
Figure 2.1: Depiction of Auto-Cycle Phases
To operate with dual motor valves, perhaps one on the flow line and one redirecting flow to the stock tank, select Tank
mode.
Tubing
On
Both Plunger and Tank modes allow you to make time adjustments to the Off
Time and Afterflow.
Tubing Off
To operate with a single motor valve on the flow line and not make any automatic adjustments to the operation select
Timer mode.
Timer mode has a reduced number of operating parameters (Tubing On, Tubing
Off and High-Line Delay) and is available strictly for simplicity of intermittent
operation.
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2.2 Auto-Cycle Windows
A series of operating windows are created by first setting the Tubing On time, Fast Time and Slow Time. The
example indicates a typical set of windows for an
8,000´ tubing depth.
Start Time: 0 Minutes
A plunger arriving at the surface in less than 10
minutes would be considered in the Fast Window,
arrival between 10 and 14 minutes would be in the
Good Window. Any arrivals taking more than 14
minutes, but less than 30 minutes would be in the
Slow Window, and any not arriving within 30 minutes
are No Arrivals.
The appropriate adjustments for plunger arrivals
in any of the above windows would be as follows 1 :
Fast Window
Good Window
Slow Window
No Arrival
Fast Window
Good Window
Slow Window
No Arrival
• Increase Afterflow Time
• Decrease Off Time
• No changes are Performed
• Decrease Afterflow Time 1
• Increase Off Time
• Decrease Afterflow Time 1
• Increase Off Time
Figure 2.3: Adjustment Types for Auto-Cycle Windows
Figure 2.2: Auto-Cycle Windows
1 The Afterflow Deduction for Slow and No Arrivals are the same setting.
Fast Time: 10 Minutes
Slow Time: 14 Minutes
On Time: 30 Minutes
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2.3 Adjustments
Adjustment time is suggested to be conservative to make small changes between cycles. The significance to
this patient approach is the key to lining out the well with little difficulties. Making large changes to time
adjustments will upset the System (The System is considered to be from the formation to the point of gas sales).
If for example, a 5-minute reduction of Off Time and a 2 minute increase to Afterflow Time is made for a fast
arrival, the Off Time value would have been reduced from 4:15 to 4:10 and Afterflow Time increase from 20 to
22 minutes. This slight change would probably not be observed on a pressure gauge if you were at the well
location.
However, in a 24-hour period, and if the well continues to cycle fast, the Off Time is adjusted to 3:45 over
the next 5 cycles, and the Afterflow Time is adjusted to 32 minutes, which may make a noticeable difference in
production rates and operating pressures.
Figure 2.4 shows some real numbers to these changes. These numbers are for example only. You may select
any set of numbers you choose.
Fast Window
Good Window
Slow Window
No Arrival
• Increase 2 Minutes Afterflow Time
• Decrease 5 Minutes Off Time
• No changes are Performed
Figure 2.4: Adjustment Values for Auto-Cycle Windows
• Decrease 10 Minutes Afterflow Time
• Increase 30 Minutes Off Time
• Decrease 10 Minutes Afterflow Time
• Increase 1 Hour Off Time
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2.4 Initial Kick Off
When the well has been shut-in or operated in a semi-loaded state for some period of time, fluid has
accumulated in the formation near the well bore. Since we are working with a cyclic operation, the initial slug
size may be of concern.
A much higher Off Time and shorter Afterflow Time than you feel the well requires is suggested to allow for
this excess fluid to be produced. The Controller will continue to make adjustments from the initial settings until
an acceptable plunger speed is achieved. The Controller and the settings you have provided will compensate for
any changes in the System.
Initial settings in the Controller permit special control for each window.
These special controls are called counters. Each window has an initial and current setting which is updated
every cycle. The default counter settings are listed Table 2.1.
Initial Fast 0 Current Fast 0
Initial Good 0 Current Good 0
Initial Slow 3 Current Slow 3
Initial N/A 3 Current N/A 3
Table 2.1: Auto-Cycle Default Arrival Counters
The Initial Fast and Good defaults allow the well to Afterflow immediately for a Fast or Good arrival. These
counters can be modified to accommodate your well conditions. The Current counters let you know the Current
Status. If for example, if the Initial Fast counter is set to 2, the Afterflow will occur on the second Fast Arrival.
This is to compensate for some of the excess fluid, which may have been produced on the first cycle.
The Slow and No Arrival counters monitor for consecutive arrivals in these windows. If 3 consecutive runs
are in the Slow Window the controller will shut the well in. Likewise, if 3 consecutive runs are No Arrivals the
ACiC will shut the well in.
These must be consecutive runs. If the plunger arrives in the slow window, the
adjustments will be made to the Off Time and Afterflow Time, and if the next
plunger arrival is in the Good Window, the Current Slow counter is reset to the
Initial Slow setting. The Initial values will not change unless you modify them.
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Chapter 3 Tables & Diagrams
3.1 Circuit Board Component Identification Diagram
Cellular Modem
Enable
Micro-SD Slot
USB Local Interface
Power via USB
Enable
Power
J2
J1
J11
J3
Analog 1 Signal
Ground
Analog 2 Signal
Power
Ground
J13
J9/D J9/C
J9/A
Sensor Personality Module
Expansion Interface
Power
J10
Analog 3 Signal
Ground
Power
Cellular
Modem
Interface
Signal
Ground
MSO
Power
Close
Internal
Latch Valve
SW1
ON
J14 J15 J16 J17
RS-232 Serial
Interface
3.3V TTL Serial
Interface
Power Reset
6 Volt/12 Volt
Selector
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Open
Power
Close
Open
External
Latch Valve
J9/B
J8
Positive
Ground
Battery
Earth
Positive
Ground
Solar Panel
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3.2 Module Component Identification Diagram
Micro-SD Slot
USB Local Interface
Power
Analog 1 Signal
Ground
Power
Analog 2 Signal
Ground
Analog 3 Signal
Power
Ground
Power
Signal
MSO
Ground
Internal
Latch Valve Close
Power
Open
Power
RS-232 Serial
Interface
3.3V TTL Serial
Interface
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Open
External
Latch Valve
Positive
Ground
Battery
Earth
Positive
Ground
Solar Panel
Cellular Modem
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3.3 Serial Port Pin Outs
Pin Function
1 DCD
2 DSR
3 RXD
4 RTS
5 TXD
6 CTS
7 DTR
8 RI
9 GND
10 +5V
Table 3.1: ACiC RS-232 Pin Configuration
Pin Function
1 1 SECOND
2 GIO
3 RXD
4 DC
5 TXD
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 iNRM RESET
9 CTS
10 DD
11 No Connection
12 +3.3V
13 GND
14 GND
15 RADIO +5V
16 RADIO +5V
Table 3.2: ACiC TTL Pin Configuration
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3.4 Latch Valve Mechanical Installation
Constant
Pressure Input
5
10
0
15
20
30
25
Latched
Pressure
Output
Extend Vent Line 10ft
(3m) for Class 1
Division 2 Installations
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3.5 ACiC Solar Panel Installation and Motor Valve Mounting
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Chapter 4 Keypad/Display Terminal Menu
The ACiC Keypad/Display Terminal (KDT) is designed for the Operator to move through settings and
commands in a Menu format. The menu is divided into 3 main groups as detailed below:
After 5 minutes of inactivity the ACiC will return to the scroll list or blank screen
to preserve battery life. Always press the MENU/ESC key to wake up the display.
4.1 Menu Structure
F1 – Set Times and Counters
The F1 key is a function key that opens the data entry section of the menu. This key will enable you to view
and/or change time settings and counters as well as a few
additional options for the controller to function. Pressing the F1
key will display the first 4 lines of the controller settings.
F4 F5 F6
Other Options:
Sync Mode
Plunger Catch Mode
Shared Flow Mode
Recovery Off Time
Early Arrival
STUP | OVRR | EXIT
TUBING OFF
TANK OFF
SET | DATA | SYST
F2 – Data History
The F2 key is a function key that opens the data history section of the menu. This key will enable you to view
cycle counts, plunger arrivals, arrival history by window, plunger run times, cumulative on and off times, and
analog gauge readings. In addition it will enable you to calibrate analog channels. Pressing the F2 key will
display the first 4 lines of controller data history.
F3 – System Information
The F3 key is a function key that opens the system information section of the menu. This key will enable you
to view and/or change control options, passwords and controller diagnostics. Pressing the F3 key will display the
first 4 lines of controller system information.
F4 – Controller Setup
The F4 key is a function key that opens the controller setup section of the menu. This key will enable you to
view and/or change the Scroll List, the FCU Configuration, and the display units between English and Metric.
F1
Figure 4.1: ACiC LCD Display
F2
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F5 – Pressure Overrides
The F5 key is a function key that opens the pressure overrides section of the menu. This key will enable you
to view and/or change pressure overrides, override adjustments, and safety shut down values.
F6 – Exit
The F6 key is a function key which will immediately return the controller to either the scroll list or blank
screen, depending on its configuration, from any part of the menu structure.
4.2 Scrolling
Once you have pressed one of the function keys, you can move up or down through the settings and screens
by pressing the up and down arrow keys. The up and down arrow keys are located in the lower right hand corner
of the keypad. While on the scroll list, the down arrow keys will advance the list immediately rather than
waiting on its pre-defined delay.
4.3 Display Contrast Control
This controller contains electronic components, which compensate for ambient temperature conditions. The
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) will sometimes appear to be too dark or too light to read. Make sure that you are at
the main menu by pressing the MENU/ESC key. Then, by repeatedly pressing the Left or Right Arrow keys, the
display contrast can be adjusted to your preference. The controller will remember this setting even after the
display goes to sleep.
4.4 Changing Time Settings
Move through the MENU by pressing F1 and scrolling to the appropriate time setting. A cursor will be
flashing on the left side of the display to indicate which item you will be modifying. As long as the cursor is on
the left side of the display, you are only viewing the settings. Once you have located the time setting to be
changed press the ENTER key. This action will cause the cursor to move into the data field. Notice that the
cursor is on the left most number. You can move to the right or left, by using the right or left arrow keys, which
are located in the lower right hand corner of the keypad.
Change the setting to the value that is appropriate and press the ENTER key. If you make a mistake or want
to keep the same number that was previously shown, press the ESC key. Either way, the cursor will always
return to the left side of the display with the cursor flashing. This allows you to keep track of the line you just
edited.
To change settings – Press ENTER (change the value) then press ENTER again. To
undo changes after entering the number field – Press ESC.
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4.5 Changing Override, Calibration, and Pressure Settings
Move through the MENU to the appropriate setting. A cursor will be flashing on the left side of the display
to indicate which item you will be modifying. As long as the
cursor is on the left side of the display, you are only viewing the
settings. Once you have located the setting to be changed press
the ENTER key. This action will cause the RTU to redraw the
entire screen. The top and bottom lines add labels for the
function keys. The second line reproduces the line you started Figure 4.2: ACiC LCD Calibration Screen
from and the third line contains the value to edit and the
Enabled/Disabled status of the override. To enable or disable an override, press the F1 key. Notice the cursor is
on the left most number. You can move to the right or left, by using the right or left arrow keys, which are
located in the lower right hand corner of the keypad. You may change the sign of the value by pressing the F5
key. Change the setting to the value that is appropriate and press the ENTER key. If you make a mistake or want
to keep the same number that was previously shown, press the ESC key. Either way, the RTU will redraw the
screen you came from and return the cursor to the left side of the display with the cursor flashing.
! This feature differs slightly from Ferguson Beauregard’s previous generations of
controllers. If the override is not enabled, the value entered will not be saved,
and the override will not be set.
4.6 Hotkeys
Understanding how the menu works is great; however, once you are comfortable with this procedure, it
becomes time consuming to hop around the menu just to check a single setting or option. There is another way
to hop from one section of the menu to another; this is done by using Hotkeys. Notice on the door instructions
most lines have a blue number on the left side. This number is the Hotkey number. From most areas in the
menu structure you can press the 1 or 2 digit number and press ENTER. The display will change to show the item
you have selected. The cursor will be flashing on the left side of the item. You can hop around the MENU very
quickly and efficiently to check data, system status or history.
Hotkeys – press the 1 to 3 digit number and press ENTER.
| +/- |
OPN IF CP>=
ENABLED +000250.000
DISABL | |
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4.7 ACiC Operating Parameters
The following is a description of all operating parameters in the KDT Menu. boxed
numbers shown next to the parameter are the Hotkey numbers. Also note that all time settings
are in HRS: MIN: SEC format.
4.7.1 F1 – Set Times
01 FAST TIME: This time setting creates the Fast Window. From the start of the On Time to the Fast
Time value is the Fast Window. A plunger arrival time less than the Fast Time would be in the
Fast Window. A good place to start in establishing a Fast Time is by dividing the depth of the
tubing by 800. This value sets the low limit of the Good Window.
02 SLOW TIME: This time setting creates the Slow Window. From the Slow Time value to the end of
the On Time value is the Slow Window. A plunger arrival time greater than the Slow Time
would be in the Slow Window. A good place to start in establishing a Slow Time is by dividing
the depth of the tubing by 600. This value sets the upper limit of the Good Window.
03 TBG ON: This is the maximum amount of time you want the well to stay on waiting for the
plunger to arrive at the surface. A good place to start in establishing an On Time is by dividing
the depth of the tubing by 400. This value sets the upper limit of the Slow Window.
04 TBG OFF: This is the total amount of time you want the well to stay off or shut in. The Controller
can change the Off Time as cycles progress. The Controller will not accept Off Time lower than
the Minimum Off Time or higher than the Maximum Off Time.
05 MIN OFF: This is the lowest value the Off Time can be reduced. This feature is to ensure the
plunger has enough time to reach the bottom of the tubing before another cycle begins. A
good place to start in establishing a Minimum Off Time is by dividing the depth of the tubing by
200.
26 MAX OFF: This is the highest value the Off Time can be increased due to plunger adjustments.
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06 AFTFLW: This is the time the well will be allowed to flow after the plunger has surfaced. If you
start by shutting in on plunger arrival, the afterflow may initially be set at 0. If you desire to
afterflow immediately, set the time you desire, and the well will afterflow on the first cycle
(after the initial counts have been satisfied). In either case, the Afterflow Time can change as
cycles progress. The Controller will not accept Off Time lower than the Minimum Afterflow
Time or higher than the Maximum Afterflow Time.
07 MIN AFLW: This is the lowest value the Afterflow Time can be reduced. This feature allows you to
produce a minimum amount of time for pressure draw down, and to reduce the probability of a
subsequent dry plunger run.
08 MAX AFLW: This is the highest value the Afterflow Time can be increased. This feature allows you
to set a maximum limit of time for pressure draw down, and can aid in gas measurement and
fluid entry problems.
09 OFF FST (-): Off Time Decrease for a fast plunger arrival. When a value is entered here, time is
reduced from the Off Time every fast cycle (Fast Window arrival) or until the Minimum Off
Time is achieved. A low value is recommended to allow the Controller to make small changes.
Typical values may be 1 to 5 minutes.
10 A/F FST (+): Afterflow Time Increase for a fast plunger arrival. Afterflow Time is increased every
fast cycle (Fast Window arrival) or until the Maximum Afterflow is achieved. A low value is
recommended to allow the Controller to make small changes. Typical values may be 1 to 5
minutes.
11 OFF SLW (+): Off Time Increase for slow plunger arrival. Off Time is increased every slow cycle
(Slow Window arrival) or until the Maximum Off Time is achieved. A medium time value is
recommended (15 to 30 minutes) to ensure the well enough time to respond and return to the
proper plunger travel speed.
12 A/F SLW (-): Afterflow Time Decrease for slow and no plunger arrival. Afterflow Time is
decreased every slow cycle (Slow Window Arrival) or No Arrival or until the Minimum Afterflow
Time is reached. A medium time value is recommended (5 to 15 minutes) to ensure the well
enough time to respond and return to the proper plunger travel speed.
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13 OFF N/A (+): Off Time Increase for a No Arrival. Off Time is increased for every No Arrival until
the Maximum Off Time is achieved. A higher time value is recommended (30 to 60 minutes) to
ensure the well has enough time to respond and return to the proper plunger travel speed.
15 INITIAL FAST: This counter is the initial setting for the Fast Window. It determines how many Fast
Arrivals the well must make before allowing Afterflow to commence. The value will not change
unless you modify the default setting.
16 CURRENT FAST: This counter is the Current or Present count of plunger arrivals in the Fast
Window. The Current Fast Counter is reduced each time the plunger arrives in the Fast
Window. Once this counter reaches 0 the well is allowed to Afterflow. It will reset to the initial
value for a No Arrival or the plunger arriving in the Slow Window.
17 INITIAL GOOD: This counter is the initial setting for the Good Window. It determines how many
Good Arrivals the well must make before allowing Afterflow to commence. The value will not
change unless you modify the default setting.
18 CURRENT GOOD: This counter is the Current or Present count of plunger arrivals in the Good
Window. The Current Good Counter is reduced each time the plunger arrives in the Good
Window. Once this counter reaches 0 the well is allowed to Afterflow. It will reset to the initial
value for a No Arrival or the plunger arriving in the Slow Window.
19 INITIAL SLOW: This counter is the initial setting for the Slow Window. It determines how many
consecutive Slow Arrivals the well can make before shut-in occurs. The value will not change
unless you modify the default setting.
20 CURRENT SLOW: This counter is the Current or Present count of plunger arrivals in the Slow
Window. The Current Slow Counter reduces each time the plunger arrives in the Slow Window.
Once the present counter reaches 0 the well will shut-in. Any Fast or Good Arrival will
automatically reset this counter to the Initial Slow value.
21 INITIAL N/A: This counter is the initial setting for the No Arrival Window. It determines how
many consecutive No Arrivals the well can make before shut-in occurs. The value will not
change unless you modify the default setting.
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22 CURRENT N/A: This counter is the Current or Present count of No Arrivals. The Current N/A
Counter reduces each time the plunger does not arrive during the On Time. Once the present
counter reaches 0 the well will be shut-in. Any Fast or Good Arrival will automatically reset this
counter to the Initial No Arrival value.
23 SYNC MODE: This is a special mode used when synchronized timing is required to reduce
interference with other wells in the same gathering system. Sync Mode enables constant cycles
to be programmed, even with Auto-Cycle adjustments. To enable Sync Mode, select YES from
the display. This will allow the Flow Time to be entered on the next line (#24).
24 FLOW TIME: This is the total time that the sales valve can be on or open. It is generally equal to
the On Time + Afterflow Time, but when used with the Auto-Cycle program, you can increase
this time to allow for additional Afterflow. The Sync Mode must be set to YES for this function
to be available. The following is an example of time settings when using Sync Mode and Flow
Time.
On Time: 30 minutes
Afterflow Time: 15 minutes
Flow Time: 1 hour (set by the operator for additional Afterflow)
Off Time: 1 hour
The total cycle time is Off Time + Flow Time = 2 hours. When the Controller begins operating,
Afterflow Time is allowed to increase from the initial setting for fast arrivals up to the point
that the sales valve is open for 1 hour (max. Flow Time). This can be variable due to the plunger
arrival time.
25 PLUNGER CATCH MODE: This is a special mode used with a plunger catcher. When this mode is
enabled and the plunger arrives, the RTU closes the valves and enters the Plunger Catch mode.
This mode can be cleared by turning this mode off.
119 SHARED FLOW MODE: This is a special mode used to synchronize production for multiple wells
into one production facility, one well at a time. When this mode is on, the HI DP DELAY and HI
DP WAIT >= menu options are enabled.
120 HI DP DELAY: When Shared Flow Mode is enabled and the Differential Pressure is less than HI DP
WAIT >=, this is the time the RTU will wait before opening the sales valve.
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ENABLE EARLY ARR: This enables a special arrival window that occurs prior to the Fast Arrival
Window. When an Early Arrival occurs, both Current Early and Current Fast counters are
reduced and Fast Adjustments are made.
27 EARLY TIME: This time setting creates the Early Window. From the start of the On Time to the
Early Time value is the Early Window. A plunger arrival time less than the Early Time would be
in the Early Window.
28 INITIAL EARLY: This counter is the initial setting for the Early Window. It determines how many
consecutive Early Arrivals the well can make before shut-in occurs. The value will not change
unless you modify the default setting.
29 CURRENT EARLY: This counter is the Current or Present count of plunger arrivals in the Early
Window. The Current Early Counter is reduced each time the plunger arrives in the Early
Window. Once the present counter reaches 0 the well will be shut-in. Any Fast or Good Arrival
will automatically reset this counter to the Initial No Arrival value.
30 TANK DELAY: This is the delay time before the second motor valve is allowed to open. Tank Delay
Time always starts timing at the beginning of the Tubing On Time. It is generally used to sell
higher-pressure gas down the gas sales line before having to open to a lower pressure in order
to surface the plunger. If the plunger arrives before the delay time expires the Tank On Time is
bypassed. This option is only available if the Tank Control Mode is selected.
31 TANK ON: This is the total time the tank valve will be open (provided that the plunger has not
arrived). The Tank On Time starts at the end of the Tank Delay Time. If the tank valve opens
and the plunger arrives during the Tank On Time, the tank valve will close and the Tubing valve
will either start the Afterflow cycle or shut-in (depending on the program status). This option is
only available if the Tank Control Mode is selected.
102 RECVRY OFFT: This is a special Off Time used during LL3 recovery mode. The Recovery Off Time
will run instead of the Off Time after the initial counts have been satisfied.
121 INIT RECVRY CNT: This counter is the initial setting for the LL3 Recovery Mode. It determines how
many consecutive no arrivals the well can make before using the Recovery Off Time. The value
will not change unless you modify the default setting.
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122 CURR RECVRY CNT: This counter is the Current or Present count of consecutive no arrivals for the
LL3 Recovery Mode. It determines how many more consecutive No Arrivals the well can make
before using the Recovery Off Time. This value is loaded with the Initial Recovery Count for any
plunger arrival or when Recovery Off Time is used.
123 RESET TO MIN AF: This option of the LL3 Recovery Mode allows changing the afterflow time to
the minimum afterflow when the Recovery Off Time is used.
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4.7.2 F2 - Data History
50 TBG CYCLES: Total Tubing Cycles are the total number of tubing cycles since the totals were last
cleared.
51 PLUNGER CTS: Plunger Counts are the total number of plunger arrivals since the totals were last
cleared.
52 ARRIVAL HISTORY: Arrival History is the total number of plunger arrivals or no arrivals since the
Controller was last cleared. This line requires you to press the ENTER key to retrieve the next 4
line screen. This breakdown will show the number of arrivals in each of the 4 windows.
53 PLUNGER RUN TIMES: Plunger Run Times are the actual run times (last 9) and the average of
these 9 run times. This line requires you to press the ENTER key to retrieve the first 4 lines, and
then use the down arrow to review the rest of the individual times. These values are retained
when you clear the totals.
54 TTL TBG ON: Total Tubing On Time is the cumulative On Time including Afterflow Time that the
Tubing Valve has been open since the totals were last cleared.
55 TTL TBG OFF: Total Tubing Off Time is the cumulative time that the Tubing Valve has been closed
since the totals were last cleared.
56 CLEAR TOTALS: Clears Totals does exactly what it says. You must move the cursor to highlight YES
and press the ENTER key if you want to clear totals. Press ESC or highlight NO and press the
ENTER key if you decide not to clear totals.
57 TANK CYCLES: Total Tank Cycles are the total number of tank cycles since the totals were last
cleared. This keeps track of how many times the tank valve opened. You can refer to the Tubing
Cycles for comparison. This option is only applicable if operating in Tank Mode.
58 TTL TANK ON: Total Tank On time is the cumulative time that the Tank Valve has been open since
the totals were last cleared. This option is only applicable if operating in Tank Mode.
GAUGE READINGS: Gauge Readings is a grouping of the analog transducers that will allow you to
view and/or calibrate the transducer. The name of the gauges and their associated Hotkeys are
listed below:
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501 Casing Pressure
502 Tubing Pressure
504 Differential Pressure
505 Line Pressure
506 Line Temperature
503 Injection Pressure
508 Battery Volts (calibration is fixed)
Tank Level
Remote Line Pressure
Remote Differential Pressure
Surface Casing Pressure
994 FCU Differential Pressure (calibration from remote device only)
995 FCU Line Pressure (calibration from remote device only)
996 FCU Line Temperature (calibration from remote device only)
997 FCU Flow Rate (no calibration)
998 FCU Today’s Accumulated Volume (no calibration)
999 FCU Yesterday’s Accumulated Volume (no calibration)
To calibrate a specific transducer, move the cursor to the gauge reading you want to calibrate
and press the ENTER key to display the first 4 lines of calibration information. To calibrate the
high pressure of a transducer, apply the highest amount of pressure to the end device (for
example if calibrating a 250” Differential Pressure transducer, apply 250 inches) highlight READ
SAMPLE and press the ENTER key several times. Highlight CALIBRATED MV and press the
ENTER key to access the data field then enter the highest value from read sample. Press the
ENTER key to accept the new value. Highlight ENG. SCALE and press the ENTER key to access
the data field then enter the value for the engineering scaling. Press the ENTER key to accept
the new value.
Press the down arrow key to display the last 4 lines of calibration information. To calibrate the
low pressure of a transducer, open and bleed off all pressure to the end device, repeat the
steps as indicated for the high pressure.
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4.7.3 F3 – System Information
60 VERSION: Indicates the Firmware Revision Level
61 SYSTEM STATUS: System Status allows you to check the battery voltage, solar regulator input,
and any external contacts.
62 CONTROL OPTIONS: Control Options is a grouping of control features that allow you to
customize the Controller for your production needs. Once the option is highlighted, press the
ENTER key to gain access to change the data field. Use the left or right arrow keys to toggle
from one to another. Press the ENTER key to accept the appropriate setting. The control
options are listed below:
CONTROL MODE: Used to change between PLNG (Plunger), TANK, TIMER or LL TANK
modes.
SUSPEND MODE: Suspend mode is a special configuration that instructs the controller to
stop after each cycle and enter a suspended timer before the On phase until such time
that a modbus host instructs the controller to start a new cycle.
AFTERFLOW SLOW: Afterflow for Slow Arrival is an option that you can select. This allows
the well to afterflow when the plunger has arrived in the slow window (normally, on a
slow arrival the afterflow phase is bypassed). Some applications will not need to
afterflow when the plunger arrives in the slow window. However, wells with long
afterflow times may need this feature to keep the subsequent cycle from running dry.
PLNG ARRIVAL ADJ: Plunger Arrival Adjustments can be turned off or on with one press of
the key. If for some reason you need to discontinue making adjustments, you may use
this feature instead of changing all the individual values in the F1 menu.
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PROPORTIONAL ADJ: Proportional Adjustments is a specific application that allows larger
time adjustments as the arrival time deviates farther outside the Good Window. When a
plunger arrival is in the Fast
Window, more significant time
adjustments may need to be
made to decrease the Off Time
and increase the Afterflow
Time. Conversely, when a
plunger arrival is in the Slow
Window, more significant time
adjustments may be needed to
increase the Off Time and
decrease the Afterflow Time.
Figure 4.3: Depiction of Proportional Adjustments
This is accomplished using a ‘ramp’ from the Fast Time to 50% of the Fast Window and a
‘ramp’ from the Slow Time to 50% of the Slow Window. The minimum adjustment in
either window is 25% of the adjustment setting. This is graphically shown in Figure 4.3.
AUTO RESTART: This option allows the RTU to restart in the automatic mode after a power
failure if the mode was automatic before the power failure.
CP OFF AF ONLY: This option directs the RTU to honor Casing Pressure Off Overrides only
during Afterflow if on (YES).
TP OFF AF ONLY: This option directs the RTU to honor Tubing Pressure Off Overrides only
during Afterflow if on (YES).
DP OFF AF ONLY: This option directs the RTU to honor Differential Pressure Off Overrides
only during Afterflow if on (YES).
HL OFF AF ONLY: This option directs the RTU to honor High-Line Pressure Off Overrides
only during Afterflow if on (YES).
LO BATT CLS TB: This option directs the RTU to close the tubing valve when it detects a low
battery before shutting down. Enabling this option will disable LO BATT OPN TBG.
LO BATT OPN TBG: This option directs the RTU to open the tubing valve when it detects a
low battery before shutting down. Enabling this option will disable LO BATT CLS TBG.
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LO BATT CLS TANK: This option directs the RTU to close the tank valve when it detects a
low battery before shutting down. This item is only applicable in Tank Control Mode.
Enabling this option will disable LO BATT OPN TANK.
LO BATT OPN TANK: This option directs the RTU to open the tank valve when it detects a
low battery before shutting down. This item is only applicable in Tank Control Mode.
Enabling this option will disable LO BATT CLS TANK.
63 SET PASSWORD: The password is a 4-digit number that can be set for data protection. Setting the
password will prevent the ability to modify settings in the controller until the correct password
is entered. Once a password is entered, it will remain in effect until the controller returns to
the scroll list, either automatically or by pressing F6.
MODEM STATUS: Modem status will display the integrated Modem Type, Mobile Data Number
(MDN), Modem Status, and Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). This does not apply to
modems connected to the serial ports.
SD CARD: The SD Card option allows the user to save and load controller information to a Micro
Secure Digital memory card for later use.
SAVE/LOAD CONFIGURATION: These options allow the user to save controller’s
configuration for backup purposes, or to copy to another ACiC.
SAVE TREND/EVENT DATA: These options allow the user to save the controller’s events
and trend data for viewing using iCConnect. This option is pending future support.
SAVE/LOAD FIRMWARE: These options allow the user to update the ACiC’s operating
system using the SD card. This option is pending future support.
ANALOG CHANNELS: This option allows the user to view the source of pressure and tank level
values (Analog, FCU, or Disabled), as well as the settings for using the physical analog inputs
as a digital alarm indicators. These settings can only be modified using the iCConnect utility.
MODBUS SLAVE ID: This option sets the slave address of the ACiC when using the RS-232 or TTL
port for Modbus communications to a host device or software.
MODBUS ASCII: This option instructs the ACiC to use the Modbus ASCII protocol when set to YES.
Set to NO for Modbus RTU.
SYSTEM RESET: System Reset will return the controller to the default settings.
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TEST LCD: Selecting this option will illuminate all the pixels on the display for troubleshooting.
Press MENU/ESC to exit.
TEST KDT: Selecting this option will enable a keypad test mode that prints any pressed key
(except MENU/ESC) to the display. Press MENU/ESC to exit.
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4.7.4 F4 – Setup
SCROLL LIST SETUP: Scroll List Setup allows you to configure the scroll list with 16 menu items
that have Hotkeys. Highlight Scroll List Setup then press the ENTER key to display the first 4
lines for setting up the scroll list. Press the ENTER key to access the data field then enter the
Hotkey number of the menu item to be displayed. Press the ENTER key again to accept the
value.
SCROLL LIST: Scroll List is disables or enables the scroll list without removing the existing hotkeys.
If the SCROLL LIST has been turned ON but the SCROLL LIST SETUP has not been
configured with at least one HOT KEY menu item, the display will be blank.
UNITS: The Units setting will perform a Metric-to-English or English-to-Metric conversion on
pressure and temperature readings. Care should be taken to ensure it is set properly prior to
calibration.
The following options are only applicable if connecting to a third party flow computer for gas measurement.
SETUP FCU: Setup FCU is a specific application that allows connections to a TotalFlow FCU.
FCU ADDRESS: FCU Address is the modbus slave address that has been assigned to the FCU.
MB STATUS: MB Status is used for diagnosing problems when connecting an FCU. The different
status indications are listed below:
0000 – the RTU was able to communicate without error.
FFFF – the communication attempt to the FCU got no response.
FFFE – the response from the device failed CRC16 data integrity check.
FFFD – incorrect modbus address in the response
FFFC – FCU error code received in response
FFFB – byte count error in response.
FFFA – the FCU is not setup.
FFF9 – the FCU port is busy.
FFF8 – no FCU is connected to the RTU.
SEND FCU SETUP: Send FCU Setup is the command to activate communication and data retrieval
from the FCU. Highlight SEND FCU then press the ENTER key. There will be no visual
confirmation. Check MB STATUS for an indication of communication success or failure.
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4.7.5 F5 – Overrides
70 OPN IF CP >=: Open the Tubing Valve if the Casing Pressure is equal-to or greater-than the PSIG
setting and the Minimum Off Time has expired.
71 OPN IF TP >=: Open the Tubing Valve if the Tubing Pressure is equal-to or greater-than the PSIG
setting. And the Minimum Off Time has expired.
100 OPN IF TP-LP >: Open the Tubing Valve if the Tubing Pressure – Line Pressure is greater than the
PSIG setting and the Minimum Off Time has expired.
OPN IF TP-RMLP >: Open the Tubing Valve if the Tubing Pressure – Remote Line Pressure is
greater than the PSIG setting and the Minimum Off Time has expired.
101 OPN IF FSLUG >=: Open the Tubing Valve if the Fluid Slug setting is equal-to or greater-than the
PSIG setting and the Minimum Off Time has expired.
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77 H-L DELAY: High Line Delay Time is a delay feature for use with a line pressure analog transducer.
This delay time allows the normal cycle to make and break contact with this switch during the
early part of the ON CYCLE and continue to operate. If the line pressure remains high and the
contact is not broken before the delay times out, the well will shut in. This will automatically
start the OFF TIME.
78 OPN FST CP (-): Open if CP >= decrease adjustment for Fast Arrival.
79 OPN SLW CP (+): Open if CP >= increase adjustment for Slow Arrival.
80 OPN N/A CP (+): Open if CP >= increase adjustment for No Arrival.
81 OPN FST TP (-): Open if TP >= decrease adjustment for Fast Arrival.
82 OPN SLW TP (+): Open if TP >= increase adjustment for Slow Arrival.
83 OPN N/A TP (+): Open if TP >= increase adjustment for No Arrival.
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93 MAX CP SHUT IN: Maximum Casing Pressure is the high limit, that when reached, will put
controller into Manual Mode and close the valve.
94 MIN TP SHUT IN: Minimum Tubing Pressure is the low limit, that when reached, will put
controller into Manual Mode and close the valve.
95 MAX TP SHUT IN: Maximum Tubing Pressure is the high limit, that when reached, will put
controller into Manual Mode and close the valve.
HI DP WAIT >=: This set point is used with the LL3 Recovery option. If DP is greater than or equal
to this set point, the RTU assumes another well is producing into the production facility and will
not open the sales valve. Once DP is less than this set point, it must remain below the set point
for HI DP DELAY time before the RTU will open the sales valve.
CLS RM DP =: Close the Tubing Valve if the Remote Line Pressure is greater-than or equal-to the
PSIG setting.
RM H-L DLY: High-Line Delay for the Remote LP sensor.
CLS IF CP-TP decrease adjustment for Fast Arrival.
OP SL TP-LP (+): Open if TP-LP > increase adjustment for Slow Arrival.
OP NA TP-LP (+): Open if TP-LP > increase adjustment for No Arrival.
OP FS FSLG (+): Open if FSLUG >= increase adjustment for Fast Arrival.
OP SL FSLG (-): Open if FSLUG >= decrease adjustment for Slow Arrival.
OP NA FSLG (-): Open if FSLUG >= decrease adjustment for No Arrival.
OP F RLP (-): Open if Remote CP >= decrease adjustment for Fast Arrival.
OP S RLP (+): Open if Remote CP >= increase adjustment for Slow Arrival.
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OP N RLP (+): Open if Remote CP >= increase adjustment for No Arrival.
RM LP ENABLED: Enable Remote Line Pressure Sensor.
RM DP ENABLED: Enable Remote Differential Pressure Sensor
RM LP CLR ENA: Enable Remote High Line Pressure Clear feature
RM LPC DLY: The delay before a High Line Pressure error using the remote Line Pressure is
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Chapter 5 iCConnect Configuration Software
The iCConnect application is used to configure and maintain all iC Solutions Series products, including the
ACiC. The iCConnect Utility can be obtained from the Ferguson Beauregard website at
http://www.ferguonbeauregard.com in the Software Downloads section.
5.1 Installing iCConnect
The iCConnect installation package is designed so that even the most basic of computer users can perform
the installation. To install iCConnect, simply run the installer package and follow the prompts.
Windows Vista/7 users may have additional prompts to confirm the programs
actions, always choose the option to allow or run the installer package. In some
cases, Windows may ask if the application installed properly. Select the option
that confirms the installation was successful.
5.2 Establishing a Connection
Before making any changes to the ACiC, you must first verify that you can make a local USB connection.
Refer to section 3.2 to locate the USB connector and connect the computer to the ACiC. If this is the first time
an ACiC has been connected, you may be asked to help Windows find a driver.
5.2.1 Installing the ACiC USB Driver
If you are asked to find the driver, choose “Browse my computer…” option and click the “Have Disk…”
button.
Figure 5.1: ACiC USB Driver Installation
Once prompted, located the driver in the iCConnect installation directory and click OK. (Typically C:\Program
Files\Ferguson Beauregard\iCConnect\Device Drivers\ACiC Driver) Choose the Auto-Cycle iC Unit now listed in
the Model list and click Next.
The ACiC should now appear in the iCConnect Devices list. If iCConnect is open when the connection is
made, the configuration dialog will automatically open. If not, double clicking the device in the list will also open
the dialog.
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5.3 iCConnect Basics
5.3.1 Windows Standard Commands
Using the menu bar, you can access an array of Windows standard commands such as Print, Print Preview,
Undo, Redo, Cut, Copy, and Paste. These functions will behave as in most Windows applications. They are
context sensitive and may be disabled when navigation parts of the iCConnect utility. Sections in each tab can
also be collapsed and expanded by clicking the icon next to each heading, this is consistent with windows
operations.
5.3.2 Save and Refresh
The Save and Refresh icons are located at the top left-hand side of every ACiC screen beneath the screen
tabs. Configuration changes made in iCConnect are not automatically sent to the ACiC. Similarly, ACiC data
changes are not automatically updated in the iCConnect view. The user must either Save changes made to ACiC
configuration, or Refresh iCConnect to see recent ACiC data changes.
Save Icon: Changes made to iCConnect configuration settings are sent to the ACiC when the Save icon
is clicked. The standard Ctrl+S keyboard shortcut may be used as well as choosing the Save option
from the Tools menu.
Refresh Icon: Data and configuration will change as the ACiC adjusts settings and as new data is
collected. To see the most recent ACiC data and configuration, click the Refresh icon. The standard
F5 keyboard shortcut may be used as well as choosing the Refresh option from the Tools menu
5.3.3 Help
Most items on each screen have a brief description of their purpose. This help text is displayed at the
bottom of the window when an item is highlighted. In some cases the Keypad/Display Terminal (KDT) hotkey
and display name will also be shown. To highlight an item, point at it and click the left mouse button.
Figure 5.2: iCConnect Item Help
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5.3.4 Import and Export Configuration
The Import Configuration and Export Configuration options may only be used from the File menu. The
Export feature will export a file to the PC containing all of the settings in the ACiC. The Import Configuration
feature will allow the configuration to be restored to any ACiC. The file may also be imported from an SD card
inserted into the ACiC.
5.3.5 Sync Clock
The Sync Clock option may be accessed from the Tools menu. This feature will allow the user to update the
ACiC system clock to the current PC clock. The clock’s current setting can be viewed from the System tab.
5.3.6 Erasing Data
iCConnect provides features to reset some or all of the ACiC’s recorded and/or programmed information.
These features can be accessed from the Tools menu.
Clear Totals: Clears the Arrival History, Plunger Run Times, Plunger Arrival Counts, Total Tubing Cycles, Tubing Off/On
Time, and Tank On Time.
Clear Device’s Trend Data: Clears all Trend Data stored in the device. This will not erase trend data stored on an SD
card.
Replace Plunger: Clears the Lifetime plunger arrival.
Reset ACiC to Defaults: Clears all historical data and programmed settings and returns them to the factory defaults.
This will not erase saved configurations on an SD card.
5.3.7 Manually Starting Cycles
The Start On Cycle and Start Off Cycle options found in the Tools menu will force a new cycle to start
immediately when the ACiC is in Plunger, Tank, Timer, or LL3 mode. This is the equivalent to pressing the On or
Off button on the KDT.
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5.3.8 Updating the Firmware
ACiC firmware can be updated using iCConnect, either from a file saved on a personal computer (PC) or from
a file saved on a Secure Digital (SD) card inserted into the ACiC.
To update the firmware with a PC:
1.
2.
3.
Save the new firmware file into a directory on the PC.
From the iCConnect toolbar, select Tools, then Update Firmware….
A File Explorer screen will be displayed. Browse to the directory where the ACiC firmware is saved, select the
firmware file and click Open.
To update the firmware with an SD Card:
1.
2.
3.
Insert the SD card into the ACiC.
From the iCConnect toolbar, select File, then Device SD card, then Load Firmware…
On the resulting screen, click on the firmware filename to highlight it and click OK.
Finish the Update (either method)
4. iCConnect will show the loading progress at the bottom of the screen. When the firmware load is completed, the
ACiC will reset, iCConnect will close, restart and reopen the data screen.
5.
Confirm the new firmware version by checking Firmware Version on the System tab.
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5.4 General Configuration
The Configuration tabs of the iCConnect software allow the configuration of all of the options available
through the KDT. Some options in iCConnect cannot be configured through the KDT. These features will be
described in detail in this section.
5.4.1 Data Tab
The data tab lists all of the current and historical data described in section 0. The Data
tab has additional features that can be activated from the toolbar. The Trend Table view
shows historical samples in a list view. The Trend Graph view allows the user to visualize
the historical data. The context menu for the graph view can be accessed by right clicking
on any point of the graph. This allows the user to access navigation and file management
features.
Figure 5.4: Data Trend Plot Screen
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Figure 5.3: Data Tab Context
Menu

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5.4.2 Timers Tab
The Timers Tab is a graphical representation of the Auto-Cycle windows described in section 2.2. The
Timers tab will change based on the control mode selected; when in manual, valve control buttons will be
available. When in automatic modes the arrival, afterflow, tank, and off times can be adjusted here or on the
Config tab. Times can be typed directly into each window or can be adjusted by dragging the black mouse grips
between each phase or window.
Figure 5.5: Timer Graphical Adjustment
Timers with errors present will have a red background.
5.4.3 Overrides Tab
The Overrides tab is used to configure the pressure overrides for the Auto-Cycle control algorithm. For
more information on each of these overrides, refer to section 4.7.5.
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5.4.4 Input Config Tab
The Input Config tab allows the user to set options that affect the analog inputs of the ACiC. Calibrations can
be performed, using the Sample Voltage button on the toolbar. For more information on calibration of analog
transducers, refer to section 0.
The Analog Setup section allows the user to choose the input source for each of the pressure, temperature
and tank level inputs. The available options are as follows:
Analog: Selects the source as one of the 3 available analog channels
FCU: Selects the source as a 3rd party device polled via
Modbus protocols.
Disabled: Turns off the selected input.
The Digital Setup section allows the Analog channels to
be used as Digital inputs. When used as a digital input, the
Figure 5.6: Analog Setup
signal is compared to a configurable reference voltage. The
signal is high if it is above the reference or low if below. Each input can be configured to be active while low or
high. There are 5 types of digital inputs.
High LP: Digital input for High Line Pressure Alarm.
OFF: Digital input to trigger the start of a Tubing Off
phase.
ON: Digital input to trigger the start of a Tubing On
phase.
Shut-in: Digital input to trigger the complete shut-in of
the well.
Soft Alarm: Digital channel to use as a source for a soft
alarm. This is used to send an SMS alarm to warn of an
approaching alarm condition.
Figure 5.7: Digital Setup
The General section allows the user to configure how frequently the Analog channel is sampled, and how
frequently a trend point is recorded. In addition, the Reference voltage is shown, this is a factory setting that
should not be changed.
Figure 5.8: Input Config General Setup
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5.4.5 Schedule Tab
The Schedule Tab allows the user to add, edit, and remove scheduled status messages sent to users
designated on the Users tab. The screen is divided into two sections. The upper screen lists the existing
schedules and provides the means to add or remove a scheduled item. The lower screen, Schedule Details,
provides the specific configuration items for a new scheduled item.
Schedules can be added by clicking the Add button, selecting the timing Time and Frequency, Selecting the
Action, and saving to the controller. Remove a schedule by highlighting it in the list and click the remove button
followed by the save button. For more information on the SMS capabilities of the ACiC, refer to Chapter 6.
Figure 5.9: Schedule Configuration
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5.4.6 Alarms Tab
The Alarms tab allows the user to configure alarms that can be sent through the SMS system. Shut-in values
can also be configured that will force the RTU to close the sales valve when the condition is met, Shut-in values
can be set on the KDT, however Alarms can only be set in iCConnect. Alarms and Shut-ins can be set for each of
the following inputs:
Battery Voltage
Casing Pressure
Differential Pressure
Tank Level
Line Pressure
Line Temperature
Tubing Pressure
Figure 5.10: Casing Pressure Alarms
In the General section an alarm delay can be configured to prevent sudden pressure spikes from creating an
alarm. The alarm delay is the amount of time that must be exceeded before the ACiC will enter the alarm state
or shut-in. Alarm on Plunger count initiates an alarm when the plunger count reaches a configurable limit.
Additional Alarms can also be enabled for various true or false conditions.
Alarm on Early Arrival error: Initiates an alarm for each
early arrival.
Alarm on high-line error: Initiates an alarm when the
high line error occurs.
Alarm on maintenance timeout: Initiates an alarm when
the maintenance timeout occurs.
Alarm on mode change: Initiates an alarm when the
control mode changes.
Alarm on No Arrival: Initiates an alarm if the plunger
does not arrive.
Figure 5.11: Alarm General Configuration
Alarm on Plunger Error: Initiates an alarm if the set number of Slow or No Arrivals expires and the controller goes into
plunger error.
Send All-Clear Messages: Initiates an alarm when all other existing alarms are no longer present.
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5.4.7 MM2 Tab
The MM2 tab is used to configure integrated support for the FreeWave MM2 TTL series radios. With the
ACiC’s integrated support, FreeWave Tool Suite is not required to program the radio functionality. All of the
options on the MM2 tab are consistent with FreeWave configuration options. For more information on the
individual options, refer to the FreeWave Tool Suite and MM2 user manuals.
Figure 5.12: MM2 Radio Configuration
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5.4.8 Cell Modem
The cell modem is used to configure integrated support for the Multi-Tech cellular modem. The cellular
modem can is used for the SMS features of the ACiC. The APN and DNS information configured here must be
supplied by your cellular provider. Other options are as follows:
Modem Power Off Cycle: The amount of time that the cell modem will be powered off in its on/off cycle. Set to zero to
have the modem always on. This is used to create a cell modem on/off cycle to minimize power consumption at the
ACiC. The cell modem is inaccessible during the off cycle.
Modem Power On Cycle: The amount of time that the cell modem will be powered on in its on/off cycle. This is used to
create a cell modem on/off cycle to minimize power consumption at the ACiC.
Text Message Security Code: Global password to allow access to the text message system of the ACiC. Users that are
not specifically approved through the users list on the Users screen must enter this code in the message to use access
the ACiC with text messaging.
Figure 5.13: Cellular Modem Configuration
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5.4.9 Users
The Users screen provides the management of users who have the ability to received data and manage the
ACiC via remote access. The user settings can be configured to allow the user to receive data and alarms, view
data, and modify the ACiC configuration.
The screen is divided into two sections. The upper screen lists the existing users and their authorizations,
and provides the means to add or remove a user. The lower screen, User Details, provides the specific
configuration items for a new user.
The Login information settings are currently unsupported. The Text Message information can be used to
control the types of outgoing messages sent and the access rights for each user.
Figure 5.14: User Configuration
Users can receive schedules and alarms without having permission to make
direct queries or modifications; however The SCHOFF and ALARMOFF commands
will still be executed.
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5.4.10 System
The System screen provides management and status of items specific to the ACiC. Some of the items on the
System screen can also be configured from the KDT. Refer to section Error! Reference source not found. for
ore information on these features.
Device Name: User definable name for the ACiC
Battery: The ACiC may be supplied with either a 6V or 12V battery. For the ACiC to correctly monitor the battery level,
this setting must agree with installed battery and the battery voltage selector switch must be Off for 6 volts and On for
12 Volts. Refer to section 3.1 for the location of the battery voltage switch.
Port Setup: The port setup sections allow the user to customize the ACiC serial ports to match the 3 rd party device or
host it is communicating with. The integrated cellular modem must be used with the serial port and the Freewave
MM2 radio must be used with the TTL port.
Figure 5.15: System Configuration
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5.4.11 Events
The Events tab provides a log of ACiC events. The events are initially displayed with the latest event first. The
events may be sorted as desired, by clicking the header. The event log may contain up to 962 events. The oldest
events will be lost once the log is full and new events occur and the entire log may be cleared using the Clear
Events button on the toolbar.
Figure 5.16: Events
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Chapter 6 Short Message Service Operation
The ACiC supports a Short Messaging Service (SMS Text Message) based Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA). SCADA via SMS is requires nothing more than a common cellular phone to perform real
time data collection and remote control.
SMS messages can be sent to one or more ACiC devices from nearly anywhere in the United States and
Canada and within approximately 15 seconds and a response to this message will be sent back to the user.
Messages can be a simple request for data and/or commands to perform some action. The ACiC can also
originate status or alarm messages per a user specified configuration.
With the SMS system the user does not require a wireless infrastructure or back
office system. There are no internet connections, databases, data viewers,
parsers, or other special hardware required. Any user with a cellular mobile
phone and proper security clearance can contact a remote ACIC to perform
SCADA operations.
6.1 Security
The ACiC provides two methods to ensure only authorized personnel may access data and send commands.
MDN Filtering: The system will limit access via SMS to ACiC controllers by allowing only a pre-specified cellular phone
number also known as a Mobile Directory Number or MDN. Up to ten MDNs can be entered using the iCConnect
software. Each MDN can be setup for one of two levels of service; 1: Data acquisition only or 2: Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition.
Security Code: A 6 character security code may also be enabled and used with or without MDN Filtering. Users must
enter the security code within an SMS command. When the remote unit receives an incoming message with a valid
security code, the associated MDN is added to a safe senders list. MDN’s on the safe senders list expire after a period
of 5 minutes, after which an SMS with a valid security code will be required to renew the MDN as a safe sender. Valid
security codes contain only alphanumeric characters. The default security code is 654321.
Step 1: User Initiates SMS with Security Code “654321”
654321 60
Step 2: ACIC generates the response
Joe’s Mega Well
PCB VER: ACP2
FW VER: 1.1.24.0
Using iCConnect, MDN Filtering and/or security codes can be enabled or disabled. The default state for both
MDN Filtering and Security Codes will be DISABLED. The ACiC will auto-reply to incoming messages from invalid
MDNs and/or security codes with a “Not Authorized” message. The last 64 MDNs and issued commands for all
incoming SMS messages will be logged.
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6.2 General Operation
An SMS is sent to the remote ACiC using a standard cellular phone with the appropriate level of cellular
service. Each remote ACiC has its own Mobile Directory Number (MDN) which is assigned by the applicable
cellular carrier (AT&T, Verizon, etc). Remote ACiC controllers analyze an incoming message to determine if it
originated from one of ten pre-specified User MDNs, a previously designated safe sender, or contains a valid
security code. If the SMS is determined to be valid the ACiC controller will process the request as follows:
Step 1: User Initiates SMS
60
Step 2: ACIC generates the response
Joe’s Mega Well
PCB VER: ACP2
FW VER: 1.1.24.0
If the user notices a mistake in the confirmation message a corrected message
needs to be sent.
6.3 Building an SMS Command
There are two methods to issue a command to the ACiC:
Hotkeys: Hotkeys are numerical representations of a command. All possible commands have hotkeys. Hotkeys will be
identical to the KDT hotkeys listed in section 4.7 where applicable, however not all KDT hotkeys can be used for SMS
and not all SMS hotkeys can be used with the KDT.
Shortcuts: Shortcuts are alphabetical representations of a command. Shortcuts are useful on phones, such as touch
screen phones, where a keyboard is more accessible than the number pad. Not all commands will have shortcuts.
Shortcuts are not case sensitive.
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There are three types of SMS commands that may be sent to the ACiC:
Read-Only Commands: Read-Only commands are used to retrieve data that typically cannot be altered by the user.
This type of information includes data points such as pressures, temperatures, and plunger run times among others.
Retrieving information using a Read-Only command can be done by sending the Shortcut or Hotkey to the controller
with no parameters.
Step 1: User initiates read command
SYS
Step 2: ACIC generates the response
Joe’s Mega Well
BATT: 13.08V
SOLAR: -1.0mA
FW VER: 1.1.24.0
PLG CTS: 21
Read-Write Commands: Read-Write commands are used either to retrieve current values or change items in the ACiC.
This type of command is used for changing settings such as control times or pressure overrides or retrieving the current
setting. Retrieving a setting is done by sending the hotkey or shortcut with a preceding ‘?’ character. Altering a setting
using Read-Write commands can be done by sending the Shortcut or Hotkey followed by a space character and a
parameter.
Step 1: User Initiates SMS
?03 (request current ON time setting)
Step 2: ACIC generates the response
Joe’s Mega Well
03 00:05:10
Step 1: User Initiates SMS
03 001010 (change ON time to 10 minutes and 10 seconds)
Step 2: ACIC generates the response
Joe’s Mega Well
OLD 03 00:05:10
NEW 03 00:10:10
Write-Only Commands: Write-Only commands are used to explicitly modify the current behavior of the controller.
These commands affect behavior such as enabling or disabling functionality, or closing valves. Write-Only commands
are used without parameters by sending the Shortcut or Hotkey and will return only a confirmation once action is
taken.
Step 1: User Initiates SMS
SHUTIN
Step 2: remote ACIC generates the response
Joe’s Mega Well
SHUTIN Confirmed
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6.4 Parameters
There are several parameter types to be used with Read-Write commands. The parameter associated with a
Read-Write command will start as the first non-space character on a given line, not including the security code.
Responses to Read-Write commands with required parameter value changes will also contain the well name and
OLD and NEW values.
Time: Time parameters are formatted hoursminutesseconds with no delimiters between each value and no leading
zeroes. For example, 2000 represents 20 minutes 00 seconds while 100000 translates to 10 hours, 00 minutes, 00
seconds. Confirmation messages containing times will use a colon (:).
Integers: The ACIC supports up to 6 digit integers or whole numbers (123456).
Floating Point: The ACIC supports up to 4 digits of precision floating point values (123456.0987)
6.5 The Help Command
The help command is a unique read-only command that accepts any other command as a parameter. When
used, the ACiC will return a short description of the parameter command and its usage. Two question marks
preceding any command type will initiate the help command. A maximum of two help commands can be sent
per SMS message. No other command may be sent in the same SMS message as a help command.
Step 1: User Initiates SMS
?? SHUTIN
?? 03
Step 2: ACIC generates the response
Joe’s Mega Well
SHUTIN- Closes all valves, Manual Mode
03 [hr:min:sec]-Current on time
6.6 Unrecognized Commands
Responses to unrecognized numerical and/or word based commands will be as follows:
Step 1: User Initiates SMS
SYSS
Step 2: remote ACiC generates the response
Joe’s Mega Well
INV CMD: SYSS
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6.7 Issuing Multiple Commands
Up to four commands can be issued within a single SMS as follows:
Step 1: User Initiates SMS
03 001010
01 001010
09 001010
ON
Step 2: remote ACiC generates the response
Joe’s Mega Well
OLD 03 00:05:10
NEW 03 00:10:10
OLD 01 00:05:10
NEW 01 00:10:10
OLD 09 00:05:10
NEW 09 00:10:10
ON Confirmed
6.8 Scheduled Status Messages
The user can setup scheduled delivery of SMS status update using the iCConnect software. Status updates
contain the Number of Tubing Cycles, Plunger Counts, Average Run Time, Battery Voltage, and Solar Voltage.
Status updates can be sent:
Every 15 minutes.
Once per hour
Once every six hours
Once per day
If scheduled deliveries are no longer desired the user can issue the write-only
command SCHOFF command. The write-only command SCHON will resume the
specified schedule message.
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6.9 SMS Alarms
Using the iCConnect software the user can setup to receive the following alarm deliveries when specified
parameters are out of range and/or when specified parameters return to normal.
Well Shut In: Sent if the well is shut in due to any pre-specified override condition.
Mode Change: Sent if the operational control mode is changed (example: Plunger to Manual).
Min Pressure: Sent when specified pressure (TP, CP, DP, etc.) reaches the specified minimum.
Max Pressure: Sent when specified pressure (TP, CP, DP, etc) reaches the specified maximum.
Plunger CTS: Sent when specified plunger counts are reached.
Plunger Error: Sent when specified No Arrival counts are reached and Plunger Error occurs.
Low Battery Voltage: Sent when battery voltage reaches the specified minimum.
No Arrival: Sent when there is a NO ARRIVAL count
If alarm deliveries are no longer desired the user can issue the write-only
ALARMOFF command. The write-only command ALARMON will resume ALARM
delivery.
If alarms are enabled but the user has not specified alarm types then only Low
Battery Voltage will be sent.
6.10 SMS via Email
For AT&T based systems the user can send commands to remote device(s) via email as follows:
AT&T
To: 1234567890@txt.att.net (MDN of remote unit @txt.att.net )
Subject: PASSWORD (Use Security Code)
SETTINGS (Command)
From: 1234567890@txt.att.net
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:31 AM
To: joe@fergusonbeauregard.com
Subject: RE: PASSWORD
Joe’s Mega Well
01FT 00:00:00
02ST 01:00:00
03ONT 00:01:00
04OFFT 00:01:10
06AFT 00:00:00
52AH-F 0000
52AH-G 0000
52AH-S 0000
52AH-N 6914
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6.11 SMS Command List
6.11.1 Write Only Commands
6.11.2 Read Only Commands
Hotkey Shortcut Description Firmware
Valve Control
0000 SHUTIN Close all valves, force Manual Mode All
6666 ON Manually Start On Cycle All
7777 OFF Manually Start Off Cycle All
Alarms and Schedules
5678 ALARMON Enable Alarms for this phone number All
2468 ALARMOFF Disable Alarms for this phone number All
8888 SCHON Enable Schedule Delivery for this phone number All
9999 SCHOFF Disable Schedule Delivery for this phone number All
Server Controls
4433 Change the server address or host name All
2233 Change the server port number All
8833 TCP Force the device to connect the server All
Plunger Control
56 Clear Plunger Totals All
Table 6.1: Write Only Commands
Hotkey Shortcut Description Firmware
System Information
60 VER Board and Firmware Revisions All
5555 SYS Bat. & Solar Voltage, Firmware Rev., Plunger Counts All
Analog Pressures
501 Instantaneous Casing Pressure All
502 Instantaneous Tubing Pressure All
503 Instantaneous Line Pressure All
3333 PRESS All Pressures (Instant, Min, Max, 24 Hr Average) All
Plunger Control
1111 SETTINGS Plunger Control Timer Settings and Arrival History All
2222 TIMERS Current Running Timers All
53 RT Last 10 Plunger Run Times All
4444 ACIC Yesterday’s Accumulators (Cycles, Plunger Counts, On Time, Off Time, No Arrivals) All
Flow Computer Information
994 FCU Differential Pressure 1.2.0.2+
995 FCU Line Pressure 1.2.0.2+
996 FCU Line Temperature 1.2.0.2+
997 Current Flow Rate 1.2.0.2+
998 Yesterday’s Accumulated Volume 1.2.0.2+
999 Today’s Accumulated Volume 1.2.0.2+
9994 All FCU Information 1.2.0.2+
Table 6.2: Read Only Commands
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6.11.3 Read-Write Commands
Hotkey Description Type Firmware
Plunger Control Timers
1 Fast Time Time All
2 Slow Time Time All
3 Tubing On Time Time All
4 Tubing Off Time Time All
5 Minimum Off Time Time All
6 Afterflow Time All
7 Minimum Afterflow Time All
8 Maximum Afterflow Time All
26 Maximum Off Time Time All
102 Recovery Off Time Time All
Plunger Control Adjustments
9 Deduct From Off Time (Fast Arrival) Time All
10 Add to Afterflow (Fast Arrival) Time All
11 Add to Off Time (Slow Arrival) Time All
12 Deduct from Afterflow (Slow and No Arrival) Time All
13 Add to Off Time (No Arrival) Time All
Plunger Control Counters
15 Initial Fast Arrival Counter Integer All
16 Current Fast Arrival Counter Integer All
17 Initial Good Arrival Counter Integer All
18 Current Good Arrival Counter Integer All
19 Initial Slow Arrival Counter Integer All
20 Current Slow Arrival Counter Integer All
21 Initial No Arrival Counter Integer All
22 Current No Arrival Counter Integer All
Additional RTU Behavior Options
23 Sync Mode Enable (0 = False, 1 = True) Integer All
24 Sync Mode Flow Time Time All
25 Plunger Catch Mode (0 = False, 1 = True) Integer All
Tank Timers
30 Tank Delay Time Time All
31 Tank On Time Time All
Pressure Override Adjustments
70 Open Tubing if CP >= Integer All
71 Open Tubing if TP >= Integer All
100 Open if Tubing – Line >= Integer All
101 Open if Fluid Slug = (No Arrival) Integer All
81 Deduct from Open if TP >= (Fast Arrival) Integer All
82 Add to Open if TP >= (Slow Arrival) Integer All
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Hotkey Description Type Firmware
83 Add to Open if TP >= (No Arrival) Integer All
84 Deduct from Close if CP

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Chapter 7 Appendix A: Flow Computer Configurations
The ACiC can use many Electronic Flow Computer Units (FCU’s) to retrieve process variables and some flow
data. This information can be used to control valves and report trend. The universal Modbus interface in the
ACiC provides an interface for an array of electronic FCU’s. In this chapter, some of the possible configurations
will be made available. The configurations in this chapter are examples. The versatility of both the ACiC and the
3 rd party device it is communicating with will often allow for flexible register configurations as well as
communications parameters.
An FCU can communicate with the ACiC serial port or TTL port. When using SMS Text messaging, the serial
port will be occupied by the cellular modem and the FCU will need to be used on the TTL port with a TTL to RS-
232 serial converter. The configurations depicted may be utilized by either port as desired. For use with the
serial port, use cable part numbers A30606VM and C30261VM. For use with the TTL port, use part number PC
232CONV.
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To Flow Computer
Figure 7.1: ACiC Serial/TTL Wiring Diagram
Black - GND
Red - RX
Green - TX
TTL Converter
PC 232CONV
C30261VM
Use Either
A30606VM
Black - GND
Red - RX
Green - TX
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7.1 Ferguson Beauregard Ni EFM3000
To configure the EFM3000 you will need the EFMaintainer application which can be downloaded from the
Ferguson Beauregard website at http://www.fergusonbeauregard.com from the Software downloads section.
P6
(LCD)
ANLG 1
RED
BLK
GND
ANLG 2
TB6
GND
ANLG 3
ANLG 4
GND
TB5 TB3
CTS
RXD
MPU RUN
Green
Red
TXD
SLP
TB4
Black
GND
RTS
To ACiC
B1
DI 1/ACC
EFM3000 Rev F Board
P2
DI 2
RXD
TXD
GND
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CTRL O/P
GND
To ACiC
A
B
TB7
Green
Red
Black
TB2
Network Port Console Port
Figure 7.2: Ni EFM3000 Wiring Diagram
Network
(TB4)
Console
(TB2)
EFM3000
Function
30606VM
Wire Color
PC 232CONV
Pin 2 Pin 1 TXD Red Pin 2
Pin 3 Pin 2 RXD Green Pin 1
Pin 5 Pin 3 GND Black Pin 5
Table 7.1: Ni EFM3000 Wiring Table
CHRG
Power Connector
Radio -
Radio +
Batt. -
Batt. +
Solar -
Solar +
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7.1.1 ACiC Configuration for Ni EFM3000
1. Open the ACiC in iCConnect and choose the Input Config tab
2. Set the Differential pressure analog channel, Line Pressure analog channel, and Line Temperature analog
channel to FCU.
3. Click the Save button.
4. Choose System tab.
5. Set the port setup sections according to Table 7.2.
6. Click the Save button.
7. Choose the FCU tab.
8. Set the appropriate MODBUS address of the EFM3000.
9. Set all the other FCU parameters according to Table 7.3.
10. Click the Save button.
Setting Value
Port Setup (Serial or TTL)
Baud Rate 19200
Parity None
Flow Control No flow control
Stop Bits 1 Stop bit
Data Bits 8 Data bits
Port Device External Device
Port Protocol Flow computer (FCU)
Table 7.2: iCConnect System Tab - EFM3000
Setting Value
Capture window
Previous volume capture window end 60
Previous volume capture window start 0
FCU Communications
FCU’s MODBUS mode False
FCU’s slave mode True
Flow computer present True
MODBUS address 1
Prefix byte 0
Prefix byte count 0
Suffix byte 0
Suffix byte count 0
FCU Data Format
Byte order DCBA
Data type Single precision float
Flow computer type Fisher ROC
Flow rate definition MCF per day
Units False
FCU Registers
Current volume address 7605
DP address 7639
Flow address 7603
LT address 7641
Previous volume address 7607
SP address 7640
Totalflow base group number 0
FCU Scan
Response timeout 7
Scan interval 1
Table 7.3: iCConnect FCU Tab – EFM3000
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7.1.2 Ni EFM3000 Configuration
1. Use EFMaintainer to connect to the EFM3000.
2. Click the Communications button.
3. Make a note of the Modbus Address.
4. Choose Console Port (DCE) or Network Port (DTE).
5. Select Type: RS-232, Port Modbus Mode: RTU,
BaudRate: 19200
6. Click Apply. Click OK.
Figure 7.3: EFM3000 Configuration
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7.2 Emerson Fisher FloBoss
To configure the FloBoss unit you will need the ROCLink 800 2 or ROCLink for Windows application provided
by Emerson Process Management at http://www.emersonprocess.com. For the FloBoss 407, you will need the
Modbus Protocol Applications Program Master Media (W68078 2.00) as well. Included in the section are
examples for configuring the following flow computers:
Emerson Fisher FloBoss 103
Emerson Fisher FloBoss 107
Emerson Fisher FloBoss 407
Emerson Fisher FloBoss 503
2 For the Emerson FloBoss 407, ROCLink for Windows may be required depending on firmware revision.
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7.2.1 ACiC Universal Configuration for Fisher FloBoss
1. Open the ACiC in iCConnect and choose the Input Config tab
2. Set the Differential pressure analog channel, Line Pressure analog channel, and Line Temperature analog channel
to FCU.
3. Click the Save button.
4. Choose System tab.
5. Set the port setup sections according to Table 7.4.
6. Click the Save button.
7. Choose the FCU tab.
8. Set the appropriate MODBUS address of the FloBoss.
9. Set all the other FCU parameters as according to Table 7.5.
10. Click the Save button.
Setting Value
Port Setup (Serial or TTL)
Baud Rate 19200 (9600 for FB407)
Parity None
Flow Control No flow control
Stop Bits 1 Stop bit
Data Bits 8 Data bits
Port Device External Device
Port Protocol Flow computer (FCU)
Table 7.4: iCConnect System Tab - FloBoss
Setting Value
Capture window
Previous volume capture window end 60
Previous volume capture window start 0
FCU Communications
FCU’s MODBUS mode False
FCU’s slave mode True
Flow computer present True
MODBUS address 1
Prefix byte 0
Prefix byte count 0
Suffix byte 0
Suffix byte count 0
FCU Data Format
Byte order DCBA
Data type Single precision float
Flow computer type Fisher ROC
Flow rate definition MCF per day
Units False
FCU Registers
Current volume address 7005
DP address 7000
Flow address 7003
LT address 7002
Previous volume address 7007
SP address 7001
Totalflow base group number 0
FCU Scan
Response timeout 7
Scan interval 1
Table 7.5: iCConnect FCU Tab - FloBoss
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7.2.2 FloBoss 103/503 Configuration
FloBoss
COM2
FloBoss
Function
A30606VM
Wire Color
PC 232CONV
Pin 1 TX Red Pin 2
Pin 2 RX Green Pin 1
Pin 7 COMMON Black Pin 5
Table 7.6: FloBoss Wiring Table
DTR RTS TXD RXD DCD
FloBoss 503
RS-232 Comm.
Expansion
DCD TXD RXD DTR GND RTS
Green
Red
Black
Figure 7.5: FloBoss 503 Wiring Diagram
To ACiC
To ACiC
Red
Black
Green
FloBoss
COM2
FloBoss
Function
A30606VM
Wire Color
PC 232CONV
Pin 2 TX Red Pin 2
Pin 3 RX Green Pin 1
Pin 5 COMMON Black Pin 5
Table 7.7: FloBoss 503 Wiring Table
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TX
RX
RTS
COM
RP
COM
TX
RX
RTS
NC
NC
NC
COM
B+
COM
LOI
COM2
COM1
RTD
CHG
Figure 7.4: FloBoss Wiring Diagram
A
B
+
+
RET
+
-
FloBoss 103

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Use ROCLINK 800 to connect to the FloBoss 103/503.
From the ROC menu, select Comm Ports.
Choose the Comm port being used from the menu.
Use the configuration from Figure 7.7.
Click Apply. Click OK.
Figure 7.7: FloBoss 103/503 Communications
! Ensure no user programs, including but not limited to Modbus Host, are
currently using the COM Port intended to be used as the Modbus Slave.
From the Configure menu, choose Modbus, then Configuration.
Choose Most Significant Byte First.
Click Apply. Click OK.
Figure 7.6: Modbus Host Program
Figure 7.8: FloBoss 103/503 Modbus Configuration
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9. From the Configure menu, choose Modbus and then Registers.
10. Choose Function 3A from the list.
11. Enter the information in Table 7.8.
12. Click Apply. Click Update.
Starting Register Ending Register Point Type Parameter Indexing Conversion
7000 7007 10 0 Parameter 0
Table 7.8: FloBoss 103/503 103 Modbus Register Configurations
Figure 7.9: FloBoss 103/503 Register Selection
Figure 7.10: FloBoss 103/503 Register Table
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7.2.3 FloBoss 107 Configuration
FloBoss
FloBoss
Function
A30606VM PC 232CONV
Pin 10 TX Red Pin 2
Pin 11 RX Green Pin 1
Pin 13 COMMON Black Pin 5
Table 7.9: FloBoss 107 CPU Wiring Table
FloBoss 107 232
Module
232
TX
RX
RTS
NC
NC
GND
Figure 7.11: FloBoss 107 232 Wiring Diagram
Green
To ACiC
Red
Black
Black
Red
To ACiC
Green
FloBoss
FloBoss
Function
A30606VM PC 232CONV
Pin 1 TX Red Pin 2
Pin 2 RX Green Pin 1
Pin 5 COMMON Black Pin 5
Table 7.10: FloBoss 107 232 Wiring Table
FloBoss 107 CPU
Module
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CPU
LOOP
IN+
IN-
TX
RX
RTS
GND
A
B
TX
RX
RTS
GND
RST
SRC
+
-
GND
PWR
LOI
485
COM2
RTD
Figure 7.12: FloBoss 107 CPU Wiring Diagram

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1. Use ROCLINK 800 to connect to the FloBoss 107.
2. From the ROC menu, select Comm Ports.
3. Choose the Comm port being used from the menu.
4. Use the configuration from Table 7.11
5. Click Apply. Click OK.
6. From the Configure menu, choose Modbus.
7. On the General tab, choose Most Significant Byte First.
8. Click the Registers tab.
9. Choose any available register table from the list.
10. Enter the information in the Table 7.11.
11. Click Apply. Click Update.
Starting Register Ending Register Point Type Parameter Indexing Conversion
7000 7007 10 0 Parameter 0
Table 7.11: FloBoss 107 Modbus Register Configurations
Figure 7.16: FloBoss 107 Register Selection
Figure 7.13: FloBoss 107 Communications
Figure 7.14: FloBoss 107 Modbus Configuration Figure 7.15: FloBoss 107 Register Configuration
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7.2.4 FloBoss 407 Configuration
RX
TX
RTS
COM1
CTS
DCD
DTR
DSR
COM
DCD
To ACiC
DSR
Green
RX
RTS
Red
COM2
DTR
CTS
TX
Figure 7.17: FloBoss 407 Wiring Diagram
FloBoss
COM1
FloBoss
COM2
FloBoss
Function
A30606VM
Wire Color
PC 232CONV
Pin 2 Pin 5 TX Red Pin 2
Pin 1 Pin 3 RX Green Pin 1
Pin 8 Pin 9 GND Black Pin 5
Table 7.12: FloBoss 407 Wiring Table
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RI
Black
COM
FloBoss 407
Communications
Module

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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On the Utilities menu choose Download User Programs.
Select the Choose Files button.
Locate the extracted Modbus Protocol Applications Master
Media (W68078 2.00)
Select FBMB1_05.H00 or FBMB2_05.H00 depending on which
COM port you are using and click Open.
Click the Download button. Click Close when finished
Expand the User Data tree, and then expand the Modbus
Config COM tree.
Double click the #1 entry.
Enter Byte Order: 1, Port Switch En =1: 0, Modbus Baud Rate:
Figure 7.18: FloBoss 407 User Program
9600
Click the Update button, and then the Ok button when complete.
Figure 7.19: FloBoss 407 Modbus Configuration
10. Expand the User Data tree, and then expand the Modbus Funct COM tree.
11. Double click the #2 entry.
12. On line 1, enter Start: 7000, End Addr: 7007, Type: 10, Lgl#: 128
13. Click Update and then the Ok button when complete.
Figure 7.20: FloBoss 407 Modbus Register Configurations
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7.3 Emerson Fisher ROC
To configure the FloBoss unit you will need the ROCLink 800 or ROCLink for Windows application provided
by Emerson Process Management at http://www.emersonprocess.com. Included in the section are examples
for configuring the following flow computers:
Emerson Fisher ROC 809 Orifice Meter
Emerson Fisher ROC 809 Turbine Meter
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7.3.1 ACiC Configuration for Fisher ROC
1. Open the ACiC in iCConnect and choose the Input Config tab
2. Set the Differential pressure analog channel, Line Pressure analog channel, and Line Temperature analog
channel to FCU.
3. Click the Save button.
4. Choose System tab.
5. Set the port setup sections according to Table 7.13.
6. Click the Save button.
7. Choose the FCU tab.
8. Set the appropriate MODBUS address of the ROC
9. Set all the other FCU parameters as according to Table 7.14.
10. Click the Save button.
Setting Value
Port Setup (Serial or TTL)
Baud Rate 19200
Parity None
Flow Control No flow control
Stop Bits 1 Stop bit
Data Bits 8 Data bits
Port Device External Device
Port Protocol Flow computer (FCU)
Table 7.13: iCConnect System Tab - ROC
Setting Value
Capture window
Previous volume capture window end 60
Previous volume capture window start 0
FCU Communications
FCU’s MODBUS mode False
FCU’s slave mode True
Flow computer present True
MODBUS address 1
Prefix byte 0
Prefix byte count 0
Suffix byte 0
Suffix byte count 0
FCU Data Format
Byte order DCBA
Data type Single precision float
Flow computer type Fisher ROC
Flow rate definition MCF per day
Units False
FCU Registers
Current volume address 7005
DP address 7000 (7001 for Turbine)
Flow address 7003
LT address 7002
Previous volume address 7007
SP address 7001
Totalflow base group number 0
FCU Scan
Response timeout 29
Scan interval 3
Table 7.14: iCConnect FCU Tab - ROC
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7.3.2 ROC 809 Configuration
ROC 800
CPU Module
CPU
ETHERNET
Ethernet
RS-232
LED
LOI
Status
RESET
FISHER
ROC 800
RS-232D
LNK COL TX RX
DTR RTS TX RX
GND
ROC 800
RS-232 Module
RS-232
RX
TX
RTS
CTS
COM
To ACiC
Figure 7.21: ROC 800 Wiring Diagram
ROC
Terminal
ROC
Function
A30606VM
Wire Color
PC 232CONV
Pin 1 TX Red Pin 2
Pin 2 RX Green Pin 1
Pin 5 GND Black Pin 5
Table 7.15: ROC 800 Wiring Table
To ACiC
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Use ROCLINK 800 to connect to the ROC 809.
From the ROC menu, select Comm Ports.
Choose the Comm port being used from the menu.
Set the Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, and Stop Bits to
19200, 8, None, and 1.
Set the Port Owner to Modbus Slave Only.
Click Apply. Click OK.
Figure 7.23: ROC Modbus Configuration
Figure 7.22: ROC Communications Configuration
7. From the Configure menu, choose Modbus, then
Configuration.
8. Choose the Comm port being used from the menu.
9. Set the Byte Order to Most Significant Byte First.
10. Click Apply. Click OK.
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2.
3.
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From the Configure menu, choose Modbus and then Registers.
Enter the information in to Table 7.16 or Table 7.17. Be sure to choose the proper Turbine or Orifice Meter if there
is more than one being controlled by the device. The ACiC can utilize only one flow measurement device.
Assign the entered registers to the Comm port being used. Click Apply. Click Update.
Starting Register Ending Register Point Type Parameter Indexing Conversion
7001 7001 115 16 Parameter 0
7002 7002 115 18 Parameter 0
7003 7003 116 0 Parameter 0
7004 7005 116 12 Parameter 0
Table 7.16: ROC 800 Turbine Meter Configuration
Starting Register Ending Register Point Type Parameter Indexing Conversion
7000 7000 113 26 Parameter 0
7001 7001 113 28 Parameter 0
7002 7002 113 30 Parameter 0
7003 7003 114 0 Parameter 0
7004 7005 114 19 Parameter 0
Table 7.17: ROC 800 Orifice Meter Configuration
Figure 7.24: ROC Parameter Assignment
Figure 7.25: ROC Modbus Register Assignment
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7.4 ABB Totalflow
To configure the TotalFlow® unit you will need the PCCU32 application provided by The ABB Group at
http://www.abb.com/totalflow. Included in the section are examples for configuring the following flow
computers:
Totalflow μFlo 6213
Totalflow XFC 6410
Totalflow XFC G4 6410
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7.4.1 ACiC Universal Configuration for ABB Totalflow
1. Open the ACiC in iCConnect and choose the Input Config tab
2. Set the Differential pressure analog channel, Line Pressure analog channel, and Line Temperature analog
channel to FCU.
3. Click the Save button.
4. Choose System tab.
5. Set the port setup sections according to Table 7.18.
6. Click the Save button.
7. Choose the FCU tab.
8. Set the appropriate MODBUS address of the Totalflow.
9. Set all the other FCU parameters as according to Table 7.19.
10. Click the Save button.
Setting Value
Port Setup (Serial or TTL)
Baud Rate 19200
Parity None
Flow Control No flow control
Stop Bits 1 Stop bit
Data Bits 8 Data bits
Port Device External Device
Port Protocol Flow computer (FCU)
Table 7.18: iCConnect System Tab - Totalflow
Setting Value
Capture window
Previous volume capture window end 60
Previous volume capture window start 0
FCU Communications
FCU’s MODBUS mode False
FCU’s slave mode True
Flow computer present True
MODBUS address 1
Prefix byte 0
Prefix byte count 0
Suffix byte 0
Suffix byte count 0
FCU Data Format
Byte order DCBA
Data type Single precision float
Flow computer type Fisher ROC
Flow rate definition MCF per day
Units False
FCU Registers
Current volume address 7006
DP address 7001
Flow address 7002
LT address 7003
Previous volume address 7004
SP address 7005
Totalflow base group number 0
FCU Scan
Response timeout 7
Scan interval 1
Table 7.19: iCConnect FCU Tab - Totalflow
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7.4.2 μFlo/XFC Configuration
TotalFlow μFlo RS-232
Termination Block
Red
RXD
GND
1 2 3 4 5 6
CTS
RTS
TXD 7
Green
Black
To ACiC
Figure 7.26: TotalFlow µFlo Wiring Diagram
Totalflow XFC &
XFC G4 6410 Circuit Board
13
25 14
Figure 7.27: XFC Wiring Diagram
1
µFlo
Port 1
µFlo
Function
A30606VM PC 232CONV
Pin 1 TX Red Pin 2
Pin 4 RX Green Pin 1
Pin 5 COMMON Black Pin 5
Table 7.20: TotalFlow µFlo Wiring Table
XFC Port 1
(Depicted)
XFC
Port 2
XFC
Function
A30606VM
Wire Color
PC 232CONV
Pin 4 Pin 12 TX Red Pin 2
Pin 6 Pin 13 RX Green Pin 1
Pin 1 Pin 1 GND Black Pin 5
Table 7.21: XFC Wiring Table
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Black
Red
Green
To ACiC

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4.
5.
6.
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From the Operate menu, choose Security and Login.
Enter the User name (default: admin) and password (default blank)
Press OK and press the Connect button.
Press the Entry button.
Expand the Communications tree and select the Com port to be used.
Push the Send button.
Figure 7.29: Totalflow Port Configuration
Select the Advanced tab.
Set the configuration as shown in Figure 7.30.
Push the Send button.
Figure 7.30: Totalflow Advanced Port Configuration
Figure 7.28: PCCU32 User Login
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10. Click on the Measurement tree and select the Current Values tab.
11. Ensure the numerical identifier corresponds with Table 7.22. If not, write down the numerical identifiers for each
item.
12. From the Operate menu, select File Utilities and select Save and Restore Utility
13. Expand the R: Tree and select Modbus.
14. From the Operate menu, select File Utilities and select Modbus Slave Register Editor.
15. Enter 7001 for Map Start and 6 for # Registers. Select Register List from the View menu.
16. Using Table 7.22, fill in the register numbers.
17. Select Send and enter an appropriate file name of your choice.
18.
19.
20.
Totalflow
Register
Description
Modbus
Register
11.3.0 Static Pressure 7001
11.7.0 Differential Pressure 7002
11.3.3 Temperature 7003
11.7.19 Flow Rate 7004
11.7.22 Today’s Volume 7005
11.7.23 Yesterday’s Volume 7006
Table 7.22: Totalflow Modbus Register Map
Press the Save Station Files button and select an appropriate file directory.
Once the save is completed, answer Yes to restoring files to the S: drive.
Click OK to complete the restore.
Figure 7.32: Totalflow Save Station Files
Figure 7.31: Totalflow Register Map
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7.4.3 XFC G4 Configuration
Totalflow XFC &
XFC G4 6410 Circuit Board
13
25 14
Figure 7.33: XFC G4 Wiring Diagram
1
Black
Red
Green
To ACiC
XFC Port 1
(Depicted)
XFC
Port 2
XFC
Function
A30606VM
Wire Color
PC 232CONV
Pin 4 Pin 12 TX Red Pin 2
Pin 6 Pin 13 RX Green Pin 1
Pin 1 Pin 1 GND Black Pin 5
Table 7.23: XFC G4 Wiring Table
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From the Operate menu, choose Security and Login.
Enter the User name (default: admin) and password (default blank)
Press OK and press the Connect button.
Press the Entry Setup button.
Expand the Communications tree and select the Com port to be used.
Set the configuration as shown in Figure 7.35.
Push the Send button.
Figure 7.35: Totalflow G4 Port Configuration
8. Select the Advanced tab.
9. Set the configuration as shown Figure 7.36.
10. Push the Send button.
Figure 7.36: Totalflow G4 Advanced Port Configuration
Figure 7.34: PCCU32 User Login
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11. Click on the Flow Measurement tree and select the Current tab.
12. Ensure the numerical identifier corresponds with Table 7.24. If not, write down the numerical identifiers for each
item.
13. Select the previously used COM port and click the Register Maps tab
14. Enter 7001 for Map Start and 6 for # Registers. Select Register List from the View menu.
15. Using the tables above and below, fill in the register numbers.
16. Select Send As and enter an appropriate file name of your choice.
Totalflow
Register
Description
Modbus
Register
11.3.0 Static Pressure 7001
11.7.0 Differential Pressure 7002
11.3.3 Temperature 7003
11.7.19 Flow Rate 7004
11.7.21 Today’s Volume 7005
11.7.23 Yesterday’s Volume 7006
Table 7.24: Totalflow G4 Modbus Register Map
Figure 7.37: Totalflow G4 Register Map
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7.5 ThermoScientific AutoPILOT
To configure the AutoPILOT unit you will need the AutoCONFIG software provided by ThermoScientific at
http://www.thermoscientific.com. The AutoPILOT does not require the Comm Expansion Module; however it
can be utilized if necessary.
AutoPILOT
! When using Table 7.25, be sure to use the silk
screen on the AutoPILOT for pin numbers. The
terminal blocks may span multiple connectors.
Green
TB1 TB2
Red
TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6 TB7
Figure 7.38: AutoPILOT Wiring Diagram
To ACiC
Black
Function
AutoPILOT
TB2
A30606VM
Wire Color
RXD Pin 1 Green
CTS Pin 2 Shunt to 4
TXD Pin 3 Red
RTS Pin 4 Shunt to 2
DCD Pin 5 Shunt to 6
+9V Pin 6 Shunt to 5
GND Pin 8 Black
Table 7.25: AutoPILOT Wiring Table
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7.5.1 ACiC Configuration for AutoPILOT
1. Open the ACiC in iCConnect and choose the Input Config tab
2. Set the Differential pressure analog channel, Line Pressure analog channel, and Line Temperature analog
channel to FCU.
3. Click the Save button.
4. Choose System tab.
5. Set the port setup sections according to Table 7.26.
6. Click the Save button.
7. Choose the FCU tab.
8. Set the appropriate MODBUS address of the AutoPILOT.
9. Set all the other FCU parameters as according to Table 7.27.
10. Click the Save button.
Setting Value
Port Setup (Serial or TTL)
Baud Rate 19200
Parity None
Flow Control No flow control
Stop Bits 1 Stop bit
Data Bits 8 Data bits
Port Device External Device
Port Protocol Flow computer (FCU)
Table 7.26: iCConnect System Tab - AutoPILOT
Setting Value
Capture window
Previous volume capture window end 60
Previous volume capture window start 0
FCU Communications
FCU’s MODBUS mode False
FCU’s slave mode True
Flow computer present True
MODBUS address 1
Prefix byte 0
Prefix byte count 0
Suffix byte 0
Suffix byte count 0
FCU Data Format
Byte order DCBA
Data type Single precision float
Flow computer type Fisher ROC
Flow rate definition MCF per day
Units False
FCU Registers
Current volume address 7905
DP address 7901
Flow address 7904
LT address 7903
Previous volume address 7906
SP address 7902
Totalflow base group number 0
FCU Scan
Response timeout 7
Scan interval 1
Table 7.27: iCConnect FCU Tab - AutoPILOT
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7.5.2 AutoPILOT Configuration
1. Connect to the AutoPILOT using the AutoCONFIG software.
2. From the System Configurations tree, select System
Configuration.
3. Set the Host Baud Rate to 19200 Comm. Address to the
MODBUS Address value assigned in the ACiC.
4. Click Apply.
5. From the System Configurations tree, select Configurable
Modbus Registers.
6.
7.
For orifice 1, enter values as shown in Table 7.28.
Click Download.
For other orifices, add 100 per orifice number (i.e. 8101 for
orifice 2, 8201 for orifice 3, etc.)
Figure 7.39: System Configuration
Register
Number
Data
7901 8001
7902 8002
7903 8003
7904 8004
7905 8005
7906 8008
Table 7.28: Configurable
Modbus Registers
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7.6 FCU SMS Test Message
Test FCU/SMS connection by sending one of the commands in Table 7.29 to the RTU phone number as a text
message.
Hotkey Function
9994 All FCU Data Points
994 Differential Pressure
995 Static Pressure
996 Line Temperature
997 Flow Rate
998 Yesterday’s Accumulated Volume
999 Today’s Accumulated Volume
Table 7.29: ACiC FCU SMS Text Message Hotkeys
Figure 7.40: SMS Command on iPhone
Interface
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Chapter 8 Appendix B: Modbus Slave Configurations
8.1 ThermoScientific AutoPILOT Modbus Master
To configure the AutoPILOT unit you will need the AutoCONFIG software provided by ThermoScientific at
http://www.thermoscientific.com. The AutoPILOT will require the Comm Expansion Module.
8.1.1 ACiC Configuration for AutoPILOT
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To Flow Computer
Figure 8.1: ACiC Serial/TTL Wiring Diagram
Black - GND
Red - RX
Green - TX
TTL Converter
PC 232CONV
C30261VM
Use Either
A30606VM
Black - GND
Red - RX
Green - TX
To Flow Computer

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Open the ACiC in iCConnect and choose the System tab.
Set the Modbus slave ID.
Set the Serial port device to External Device and the Serial port protocol to MODBUS slave.
Set the Baud rate to 9600, Data bits to 8, Stop bits to 1, Parity to None, and Flow control to No flow control.
Click the Save button and disconnect from the ACiC.
Figure 8.2: ACiC Modbus Slave configuration
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8.1.2 AutoPILOT Configuration
J1A
J1B
Green
Red
AutoPILOT COMM. EXPANSION
Black
To ACiC
CH4 CH5
J10A
J10B
J11A
J11B
J2A
J2B
J9A
J9B
J9C
J12A
J12B
J12C
J15A
J15B
J16A
J16B
J13A
J13B
J14A
J14B
J3A
J3B
J5A J5B J6A J6B
Figure 8.3: AutoPILOT Wiring Diagram
J4A
J4B
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J7
J8
Function
AutoPILOT
CH4 or CH5
A30606VM
Wire Color
RXD Pin 1 Green
CTS Pin 2 Shunt to 4
TXD Pin 3 Red
RTS Pin 4 Shunt to 2
DCD Pin 5 Shunt to 7
+9V Pin 7 Shunt to 5
GND Pin 8 Black
Table 8.1: AutoPILOT Wiring Table
Position
AutoPILOT
CH4 or CH5
A30606VM
Wire Color
Open J1A J3A
Open J1B J3B
Open J2A J4A
Open J2B J4B
Open J5A J6A
Open J5B J6B
Open J7
Open J8
Closed J10B J11B
Closed J13C J9C
Closed J12A J15A
Closed J14A J16A
Table 8.2: AutoPILOT Jumper Table

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From the Tools menu, choose Enable/Disable
Functions.
Choose Enabled for one of the four unused
Scanner Functions.
Press Apply and press the OK button.
From the System Configurations tree, select RTU
Port Configuration.
Choose Comm 4 or Comm 5 and select 9600 Baud,
8 Data Bits, No Parity, and 1 Stop Bit for the
communications properties of that port (Comm 4
depicted).
Set the Scanner Port # to the previously chosen
Comm #.
Push the Apply button.
Figure 8.5: AutoPILOT: Communication Port Configuration
Figure 8.4: AutoPILOT Functions Configuration
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From the Run/Function Configuration tree, select RTU Port Configuration.
Using the ACiC Modbus Register Map, configure up to 14 32-bit Floating Point (Daniel Float) values or 16-bit
Integer (Word Value) values. Use the Modbus address of the ACiC and scale of 1 to read directly. Other scaling
may be applied as necessary.
Figure 8.6: AutoPILOT Scanner Register Configuration
Registers in the ACiC are numbered at Base 1 and register numbers in the
AutoPILOT are Base 0. To simplify this, subtract 1 from register numbers as
shown in the ACiC Modbus register map before entering them into AUTOConifg.
! The AutoPILOT only supports 32-bit Floating Point and 16-bit Integer registers.
No other register types are supported.
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