EMERSON FLOBOSS S600+ Flow Computer
This manual covers the installation and startup procedures (including
basic maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting) for the FloBoss™
S600+ flow computer (the “S600+”). For information about
Config600™, the PC-based configuration software for the S600+, refer
to the Config600 Software User Manual (Part D301220X412).
This manual focuses on the S600+, the enhanced version of the S600
with a new CPU module. Refer to technical specification FloBoss
S600+ Flow Computer (S600+) for technical information.
Note: Use of this equipment in a manner not specified by Remote
Automation Solutions may impair the protections the
equipment provides.
This chapter details the structure of this manual and provides an
overview of the S600+ and its components.
1.1 Scope of Manual
This manual contains the following chapters:
Chapter Contents
Chapter 1
General Information
Provides an overview of the S600+ and its
configuration software (Config 600).
Chapter 2
Installation
Provides instructions on installing the S600+
housing, as well as installation preparation and
panel mounting procedures. This chapter also
describes the installation and removal of the plug-in
modules.
Chapter 3
CPU
Describes the use of the communications and power
connector blocks, field wiring configurations, and
jumper settings for the CPU module.
Chapter 4
Input/Output (I/O)
Describes the use of the plug-in connector blocks,
field wiring configurations, and bit link settings for
the I/O modules.
Chapter 5
Front Panel
Describes the front panel keypad, communications
port, and display area. This chapter also shows how
you access the S600+ through the front panel
display, including keypad functions, screen displays,
display navigation basics, data entry, and report
printing.

Chapter Contents
Chapter 6
Webserver Access
Provides instructions on accessing the S600+
through a webserver interface, including
descriptions of screen displays and interface
navigation basics.
Chapter 7
Startup
Describes how to initiate a warm or cold system
start.
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Provides maintenance and troubleshooting
procedures, including basic board-level test
procedures.
Appendix A
Glossary
Provides definitions for pertinent terms and
acronyms.
Appendix B
Front Panel Display
Navigation
Lists the front panel display screens; provides a
navigation reference.
Appendix C
Chromatographs
Describes the operation of the gas chromatograph
software application module for the S600+.
Index Provides an alphabetic listing of items and topics
contained in this manual.
1.2 FloBoss S600+ Flow Computer
Figure 1-1. The FloBoss S600+ Flow Computer
The FloBoss S600+ Flow Computer is a panel-mounted (for indoor use) flow computer designed specifically to measure hydrocarbon
liquid and gas where versatility and accuracy matter. The standard
features of the S600+ make it ideal for fiscal measurement, custody
transfer, batch loading, and meter proving applications. The S600+
allows you to configure multi-stream, multi-station applications,
enabling you to simultaneously meter liquids and gasses.
The S600+ is designed for use either as a stand-alone flow computer or
as a system component. The intelligent I/O modules fit both gas and
liquid applications and typically support two dual-pulsed streams and a
header. Adding I/O modules (up to a maximum of three) allows you to
configure up to six dual-pulsed streams or up to 10 single-pulsed
streams and two headers. The S600+ supports orifice, ultrasonic

turbine, positive displacement, Coriolis, Annubar, and V-Cone® flow
meter types and master meter, small volume compact, and pipe (both
bi-directional and uni-directional) proving methods.
The S600+ offers a variety of communication interfaces:
Two LAN ports (on the enhanced CPU module) for Ethernet
10Base-T or 100Base-T full-duplex connectivity (using either
Modbus TCP or Modbus over Ethernet protocols).
Note: The Ethernet module (P190), which provided an additional
Ethernet port for previous versions of the S600, is not
compatible with the S600+.
HART® communication using up to two 12-channel HART
modules, each of which supports point-to-point and multi-drop
architectures for up to 50 transmitters.
Note: The FloBoss S600+ is fully compatible with HART 5
devices, and HART 7 devices are backwards compatible
with HART 5 devices.
An embedded webserver allows remote access to the flow
computer. Security is provided using user name and password
protection with a detailed event log for audit purposes (supports
Microsoft® Edge™ or Windows® Internet Explorer® version 5 or
greater [version 9 or greater must use compatibility mode]).
Two configurable RS-232 serial ports.
Three RS-422/RS-485 serial ports (supporting up to 57,600 bps
baud) and up to four RS-485 2-wire serial ports (supporting up to
57,600 baud rate) for connection to intelligent meters, Modbus
SCADA data networks, DCS supervisory systems, and so on.
One dedicated configuration port (located on the bottom of front
display panel) for connection to the Config 600 configuration
software.
Additional communications interfaces include:
• Serial Q.Sonic®
• Serial printer
• Serial or Modbus TCP Daniel chromatograph via Modbus
• Serial peer-to-peer
• Modbus EFM protocol, Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, Modbus
over Ethernet, and Modbus TCP
Miscellaneous interfaces which can operate via serial or Modbus
TCP:
Daniel liquid ultrasonic
Daniel gas ultrasonic
Sick ultrasonic
Daniel chromatograph