EMKOMETER F5 User manual

F5 Battery operated magnetic flowmeter

user manual

Battery operated magnetic flowmeter F5 EMKOMETER

2 Operation manual

1Basic information ___________________________________________________ 5

1.1 Basic features __________________________________________________________ 5

1.2 Warranty ______________________________________________________________ 5 2

Preparing for start up ________________________________________________ 6 2.1

Inspecting contents of the package _________________________________________ 6 3

Installation ________________________________________________________ 6 3.1

Sensor location _________________________________________________________ 6 3.2

Battery connection ______________________________________________________ 9 3.3

Battery replacement _____________________________________________________ 9 3.4

Electric connection between converter and sensor –Remote version _____________ 10 3.5

Sensor grounding ______________________________________________________ 10 4

Electronic unit description ___________________________________________ 11 4.1

Front panel (display) ___________________________________________________ 11 4.2 USB

_________________________________________________________________ 12 5Operation

_________________________________________________________ 13

5.1 Main menu ___________________________________________________________ 13 5.1.1

Total Volume ____________________________________________________________ 13 5.1.2

Current Flowrate _________________________________________________________ 13 5.1.3

Positive and Negative Volume ______________________________________________ 13 5.1.4

Auxiliary Volume _________________________________________________________ 13

5.1.5 Datalogger (periodical flow rate record) ______________________________________ 13

5.2 Internal backup system__________________________________________________ 13

5.3 Menu - Basic rules (MENU) _____________________________________________ 14

5.4Setup menu (SETUP) ___________________________________________________ 14 5.4.1

Flowmeter configuration (FLOWMETER) ___________________________________ 14

5.4.1.1 Flowrate parameters (FLOW) ______________________________________________ 14

5.4.1.2 Volume parameters (VOLUME) ____________________________________________ 15

5.4.1.3 Datalogger parameters (DATALOGGER) ____________________________________ 15

5.4.1.4 Impulse output parameters (PULSE OUTPUT) –ON REQUEST! _________________ 16

5.4.2 Calibration menu (CALIBRATION) _________________________________________ 17

5.4.2.1 Number of Calibration Points (Num.of cal.point) _______________________________ 17

5.4.2.2 Calibration point 1 (CAL.POINT 1) _________________________________________ 17

5.4.2.3 Calibration point 2 (CAL.POINT 2) _________________________________________ 17

5.4.2.4 Calibration point 3 (CAL.POINT 3) _________________________________________ 17

5.4.2.5 Calibration point 4 (CAL.POINT 4) _________________________________________ 17

5.4.2.6 Original calibration settings (Orig. cal. settings) ________________________________ 17

5.4.3 General settings (GENERAL) ______________________________________________ 17

5.4.3.1 Interface parameters (USB-RS232) __________________________________________ 18

5.4.3.2 Display parameters (DISPLAY) ____________________________________________ 18

5.4.3.3 Real time setting (DATE/TIME) ____________________________________________ 18

5.4.3.4 Password setting (USER ACCESS) _________________________________________ 18

5.4.3.5 Battery administration (BATTERY) _________________________________________ 18

5.4.3.6 Service information (INFO) _______________________________________________ 19 5.5

Nominal values (standard factory setting) ___________________________________ 19 6

System control _____________________________________________________ 21

6.1 Command syntax ______________________________________________________ 21

6.2 Command list _________________________________________________________ 22 6.2.1

Main menu ______________________________________________________________ 22

6.2.2 Flowmeter _______________________________________________________________ 23

6.2.2.1 Flowrate parameters _____________________________________________________ 23

6.2.2.2 Volume parameters ______________________________________________________ 25

6.2.2.3 Datalogger parameters ___________________________________________________ 27

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6.2.2.4 Pulse output ___________________________________________________________ 28

6.2.3 Calibration _____________________________________________________________ 29

6.2.4 General ________________________________________________________________ 30

6.2.4.1 Display parameters ______________________________________________________ 30

6.2.4.2 Real time clock setting ___________________________________________________ 31

6.2.4.3 Password setting ________________________________________________________ 32

6.2.4.4 Service information _____________________________________________________ 33

6.2.4.5 Error messages _________________________________________________________ 34 7Error

messages ___________________________________________________ 35 8

Maintenance _____________________________________________________ 36

8.1 Advice for correct operation ______________________________________________ 36

8.2 Periodical maintenance _________________________________________________ 36

8.3What to do in case of failure ______________________________________________ 36 9

Application information ____________________________________________ 37 9.1

Weight and dimensions __________________________________________________ 37

9.1.1 Electronic unit –compact version ___________________________________________ 37

9.1.2 Electronic unit –remote version ____________________________________________ 37

9.1.3 Sensor _________________________________________________________________ 38

9.2 Used materials _________________________________________________________ 39

9.3 Flowrate versus diameter ________________________________________________ 40

10 Technical data ____________________________________________________ 43 12

Ordering information - options _______________________________________ 44

11.1 Example of order _______________________________________________________ 44

12 Terminology ______________________________________________________ 45

Appendix A Measuring principle _______________________________________ 46

Appendix B F5 Menu structure ______________________________________ 47

1Basic information

1.1 Basic features

The inductive flow meter F5 is designed to measure, indicate and record the instantaneous and total flow of

the conductive media flowing through the sensor. The flow meter F5 records both forward and reverse flows.

As there are no moving parts in the flow profile the F5 can be used to measure extremely dirty liquids

containing solids. The only limitation is that the flowmeter can be used solely with conductive liquids.

Range of applications. The inductive flow meter F5 is for use in the Chemical Industry, Paper Industry,

Water and Wastewater Treatment Industry and most other process industries.

Features. The inductive flowmeter F5 is a highly accurate and stable device. The construction of the F5

flowmeter uses components with long-term, time and temperature stability. Configuration data is backed up

and can be recovered after a power failure. The back-up structure enables data recovery even if a partial loss

of data occurs as a result of (e.g. high level electrostatic discharge or a noisy power supply). Internal CPU

provides all functions usually built in electronic flow meters, incl. low flow rate correction, frequency

response setting, bandwidth of sensitivity setting at low flow rates, etc.

Power supply. F5 is supplied from internal lithium battery and doesn't need external power supply.

1.2 Warranty

Within the manufacturers general supply conditions, all material and manufacturing faults are covered by

warranty. Upon warranty claim, Emkometer will test the item and decide whether to repair it or replace with

a new one. Place of the warranty obligation is Czech Republic. Further claims on compensation, especially

for loss of production or resultant of damages, are strictly excluded.

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Any defects caused by improper use are absolutely not included in the warranty. Excluded from warranty

are also expendable items (as i.e. accumulators, batteries, pushbuttons after attained life time, ribbons, etc.)

In case of a warranty claim the user is asked to give detailed description of the defect and also of the

application for which you use the product. This information is important in order to avoid time and cost

extensive tests and for the eventual achievement of warranty claims from our suppliers and sub-suppliers.

For the item or instrument, returned after the expired warranty time, repair or replacement on warranty can

only be accepted, if manufacturer has been informed in time that a warranty case has occurred.

Warranty period for all types of electromagnetic flowmeter is 24 months.

The flowmeter should only be used according to the

instructions described in this operating manual.

2Preparing for start up

2.1 Inspecting contents of the package

Basic package includes the following items:

•Flanged sensor

•Electronic Transmitter (can be integral or remote) Operating manual.

The flowmeter is delivered ready for use after connecting to the power supply. Please check that it has been

correctly installed according to chapter “Installation”.

3Installation

3.1 Sensor location

Observe the following instructions to avoid measurement errors due to air bubbles or partially filled pipe:

Horizontal (standard) mounting

The sensor tube must always remain full. The best way to achieve this is to locate the sensor in a low section

of pipe, see the following picture. It is recommended to install the sensor in a section of straight pipe with at

least 5 times the pipe diameter before sensor and 3 times after sensor.

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Pipe reducers

If the pipe diameter is not the same as the diameter of sensor, then pipe reducers can be used. So as not to

lose accuracy of the measurement, the slope of reducers should not exceed 8 .

Vertical mounting

When the sensor is mounted on a vertical section of pipe, the flow direction must be upwards. In the case of

a downward flow direction, air bubbles could collect in the sensor resulting in unstable and inaccurate

measurement.

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Pumps

Never install the sensor on the suction side of a pump or on a section of pipe where a vacuum is possible.

Valves

Suitable location of a shutoff valve is downstream of a sensor.

Removal during maintenance

If the application requires removal of the sensor for periodic maintenance, it is recommended to install a

bypass section as the following drawing.

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Position of electrodes

The axis of measuring electrodes must be approximately horizontal (see picture).

YES NO

Vibration

To avoid mechanical damage protect

both electronic unit and sensor against

mechanical vibrations. When strong vibrations are possible, both the input and

output pipe must be mechanically fixed or the remote version with a separate electronic unit should be

used.

Overheating

To avoid overheating, the electronic unit should be protected against direct sunlight especially in areas with

a warm climate with ambient temperatures over over 30 °C. If necessary a sunshade has to be mounted

over the electronic unit or a remote version with a separate electronic unit should be used.

3.2 Battery connection

The flowmeter is delivered with disconnected internal battery. Use the following procedure to connect

battery after installation of the flowmeter.

•Unscrew the back cover using the screwdriver.

•Insert the battery

•Screw the back cover on again.

3.3 Battery replacement

The battery life time depends on excitation frequency, flowmeter settings and ambient temperature.

These actions decrease battery lifetime the most:

•Short excitation time

•USB connection

•Active display

If the battery indicates low state, remove the battery by the following steps:

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1) Activate MENU → SETUP → GENERAL → BATTERY → Change new (yes)

You will be prompted to insert a new battery.

2) Insert new battery

3) Check date and time

3.4 Electric connection between converter and sensor –Remote version

For remote version converter and flanged sensor are connected with two (2-wire unshielded and 3-wire

shielded) cables. Standard length of cables is 6 meter. It is recommended to mount the transmitter not too

far from the flanged sensor. Use cables as short as possible.

Five-terminal connector is located in separated box. The same box is used for the converter and also for the

sensor. Colours of wires are following:

3-wire shielded cable (shielding is connected to the green wire):

Blue (Brown) : Electrode 1 (EL1)

Green : Ground

Red (White): Electrode 2 (EL2)

2-wire cable:

Brown : Excitation 1 (EXCITATION)

White : Excitation 2 (EXCITATION)

Use the following procedure to connect sensor cable to the transmitter or sensor:

•Switch off power supply.

•Dismount top cover of connection box. Four screws must be removed.

•Connect 5 wires to the connector.

•As the basic protection of connection box is IP65 it is important (in case you need better protection) to

fill the box (with connected wires) with reenterable insulating and sealing compound. One piece of

compound is standard part of delivery. Using this technology will be protection of transmitter IP67 and

protection of sensor IP68.

•Mount the cover back.

•Switch on power supply.

3.5 Sensor grounding

Proper grounding is critical for correct flow meter operation. The sensor is equipped with screw connection

for a grounding wire. This screw has to be connected to both pipeline flanges. Use Copper wire to connect

between the flange and the grounding screw on the sensor.

If the pipeline is made of an electricallynonconductive material, or if the pipe is lined with a similar material,

special grounding rings must be installed between flanges.

Note: Do not switch the flow meter on if it’s not properly grounded!

Sensor grounding without grounding rings Sensor grounding with grounding rings

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4Electronic unit description

1Magnetic/microswitxh buttons

Two capacitive buttons allows control of all flowmeter's functions. Buttons are activated by placing a

magnetic pen above / under marked area (aprox. 12mm from the mark of the button). Manual operation is

possible when the cover is removed. The buttons can distinguish two types of activation (short and long

activation). Functions for both levels are shown on display Short activation –less than 0,7 s. Long activation

–more than 0,7 s Example:

Top button: Short activation switches display to the next

window (arrow). Long activation resets auxiliary volume

(zero).

Bottom button: Short activation displays flow meter's

MENU. There is no function for long activation.

2USB connector

USB for connection with PC. USB is electrically isolated from the flowmeter electronics.

3Display

Graphic LCD displays total volume, instantaneous flowrate, actual function of capacitive buttons and

auxiliary information.

Unit type can be changed in “Setup Menu” (see chapter “Flowmeter configuration”).

Display goes to sleep mode after 30 seconds of inactivity (no button has been pressed). The flow meter is

measuring even with display in sleep mode. Press any button for 1 second to turn the display on again.

4.2 USB

The connector is located on the front panel and is accessible after removing the electronic unit’s front cover.

USB enables you to connect the flowmeter to a personal computer. USB can be used for flowmeter's

configuration and calibration. It’s not suitable for online communication during operation, because the

flowmeter must be open (IP67 protection is lost).

Output active

Empty pipe

USB connected

Service mode

Battery state:

100

Description of current screen or menu bar.

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Baud rate 9600 Bd

Data bits 8

Stop bit 1

Parity none

For connection of the flowmeter to the PC a standard USB A-B cable is used. To

connect a PC to the flowmeter, follow this procedure:

•Unscrew the front cover using the special wrench (standard part of delivery).

•Plug the one end of the cable onto the USB connector in the flowmeter.

•Connect the opposite end to the USB port in the PC.

•Use the application software (FlowAssistant) to enter new calibration data or to change settings of the

flowmeter.

Computer symbol is displayed during active USB

communication.

Note: USB port is galvanically isolated from other electronic circuits.

5Operation

5.1 Main menu

Main menu is the first menu that appears on power up. This entire menu can be operated with capacitive

buttons without opening the housing.

The following information can be displayed in the Main Menu.

5.1.1 Total Volume

Basic display (after power on). Time is displayed on the

second line. Total volume is displayed on the second line.

Flow in forward direction is added to this volume and flow

in reverse direction is subtracted. Measuring parameters

(units, moving average etc.) are selectable in Setup menu.

“Current Flowrate” is displayed after pushing “→” key.

5.1.2 Current Flowrate

Time is displayed on the first line. Current flowrate is

displayed on the second line. Measuring parameters (units,

moving average etc.) are selectable in Setup menu. “Positive

/ Negative Volume” is displayed after pushing “→” key.

Disconnect

USB

cable and replace the cover.

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