EMERSONFloBoss™ S600+ Flow Computer Instruction Manual

Device Safety Considerations

 Reading these Instructions

Before operating the device, read these instructions carefully and understand their safety implications. In some 

situations, improperly using this device may result in damage or injury. Keep this manual in a convenient location 

for future reference. Note that these instructions may not cover all details or variations in equipment or cover every 

possible situation regarding installation, operation, or maintenance. Should problems arise that are not covered 

sufficiently in the text, immediately contact Customer Support for further information.

 Protecting Operating Processes 

A failure of this device – for whatever reason -- may leave an operating process without appropriate protection and 

could result in possible damage to property or injury to persons. To protect against this, you should review the 

need for additional backup equipment or provide alternate means of protection (such as alarm devices, output 

limiting, fail-safe valves, relief valves, emergency shutoffs, emergency switches, etc.). Contact Remote Automation 

Solutions for additional information.

 Returning Equipment 

If you need to return any equipment to Remote Automation Solutions, it is your responsibility to ensure that the 

equipment has been cleaned to safe levels, as defined and/or determined by applicable federal, state and/or local 

law regulations or codes. You also agree to indemnify Remote Automation Solutions and hold Remote Automation 

Solutions harmless from any liability or damage which Remote Automation Solutions may incur or suffer due to 

your failure to ensure device cleanliness. 

 Grounding Equipment 

Ground metal enclosures and exposed metal parts of electrical instruments in accordance with OSHA rules and 

regulations as specified in Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems, 29 CFR, Part 1910, Subpart S, dated: 

April 16, 1981 (OSHA rulings are in agreement with the National Electrical Code). You must also ground 

mechanical or pneumatic instruments that include electrically operated devices such as lights, switches, relays, 

alarms, or chart drives.

Important: Complying with the codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction is essential to ensuring 

personnel safety. The guidelines and recommendations in this manual are intended to meet or exceed applicable 

codes and regulations. If differences occur between this manual and the codes and regulations of authorities 

having jurisdiction, those codes and regulations must take precedence. 

 Protecting from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

This device contains sensitive electronic components which be damaged by exposure to an ESD voltage. 

Depending on the magnitude and duration of the ESD, it can result in erratic operation or complete failure of the 

equipment. Ensure that you correctly care for and handle ESD-sensitive components.

System Training

A well-trained workforce is critical to the success of your operation. Knowing how to correctly install, configure, 

program, calibrate, and trouble-shoot your Emerson equipment provides your engineers and technicians with the 

skills and confidence to optimize your investment. Energy and Transportation Solutions offers a variety of ways for 

your personnel to acquire essential system expertise. Our full-time professional instructors can conduct classroom 

training at several of our corporate offices, at your site, or even at your regional Emerson office. You can also 

receive the same quality training via our live, interactive Emerson Virtual Classroom and save on travel costs. For 

our complete schedule and further information, contact the Energy and Transportation Solutions Training 

Department at 800-338-8158 or email us at education@emerson.com. 

Ethernet Connectivity 

This automation device is intended to be used in an Ethernet network which does not have public access. The 

inclusion of this device in a publicly accessible Ethernet-based network is not recommended

FloBoss S600+ Flow Computer

Figure 1-1. The FloBoss S600+ Flow Computer 

The FloBoss S600+ Flow Computer is a panel-mounted (for indooruse) 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,