Nivetec PCM F User manual

Instruction Manual

PCM F

PCM F - Rev. 00 as of 24.10.2007 Page 1

Instruction Manual for portable

Flow Measurement System PCM F

incl. accompanying Sensors

(Original Instruction Manual – German)

valid as of Software Revision No. 1.12

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Translation

If the device is sold to a country in the European Economic Area (EEA)

this instruction handbook must be translated into the language of the

country in which the device is to be used.

Should the translated text be unclear, the original instruction handbook

(German) must be consulted or the manufacturer contacted for

clarification.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, sold or

disclosed without prior permission. Damages will be claimed for violations.

Names

The use of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks and the

like in this handbook does not entitle the reader to assume they may be

used freely by everyone. They are often protected registered trademarks

even if not marked as such.

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1 Contents

1.1 Table of Contents

1Contents...............................................................................4

1.1 Table of Contents ..........................................................................4

2Overview and use in accordance with the requirements.7

2.1 Overview........................................................................................7

2.2 Use in accordance with the requirements.....................................9

2.3 Specifications ..............................................................................10

2.3.1 Transmitter ..................................................................................10

2.3.2 Active Doppler sensor .................................................................11

2.3.3 Air-ultrasonic sensor....................................................................12

2.3.4 Accessories (optional).................................................................13

3General Notes on Safety and Danger...............................14

3.1 Danger Notes ..............................................................................14

3.1.1 General Danger Signs.................................................................14

3.1.2 Special Danger Notes..................................................................14

3.2 Device Identification ....................................................................15

3.3 Installation of Spare Parts and Parts subject to Wear and Tear.15

3.4 Shutdown Procedure...................................................................16

3.5 User’s Responsibilities ................................................................16

4Functional Principle ..........................................................17

4.1 General........................................................................................17

4.2 Level Measurement using Pressure............................................18

4.3 Flow Velocity Detection...............................................................18

4.4 Unit Versions ...............................................................................19

5Storing, Delivery and Transport.......................................22

5.1 Receipt ........................................................................................22

5.1.1 Delivery........................................................................................22

5.2 Storing .........................................................................................22

5.3 Transport .....................................................................................23

5.4 Return..........................................................................................23

6Installation..........................................................................24

6.1 General........................................................................................24

6.2 Transmitter Installation and Connection......................................24

6.2.1 Enclosure Dimensions.................................................................25

6.3 Sensor Installation and Connection.............................................26

6.3.1 Sensor dimensions......................................................................26

6.3.2 Selecting Sensor Positions and Calming Sections .....................28

6.3.3 Sensor Installation.......................................................................33

6.3.4 Pipe Mounting System.................................................................38

6.3.5 Sensor Connection......................................................................42

6.3.6 Peripheral Equipment Connection...............................................44

6.3.7 Connector-Box.............................................................................45

6.4 PCM F Power Supply..................................................................46

6.4.1 (Rechargeable) Batteries.............................................................46

6.4.2 Mains Connection........................................................................48

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6.4.3 Alternative Power Supply ............................................................48

7Initial Start-Up....................................................................49

7.1 General........................................................................................49

7.2 Keypad ........................................................................................50

7.3 Display.........................................................................................51

7.4 Operation Basics.........................................................................53

7.5 Measurement and Display Functions..........................................54

7.5.1 Display Functions in Memory Mode ............................................54

7.5.2 Display Functions without Memory Mode....................................55

8Parameter Setting..............................................................56

8.1 Parameter Setting Quick Guide...................................................56

8.2 Parameter Setting Basics............................................................57

8.3 Operation Mode (RUN)...............................................................58

8.4 Display Menu (EXTRA) ..............................................................63

8.5 Parameter Menu (PAR)...............................................................65

8.5.1 Parameter Menu "Measurement Place“......................................66

8.5.2 Parameter Menu "Level “.............................................................71

8.5.3 Parameter Menu “Flow Velocity“.................................................74

8.5.4 Parameter Menu “Analog Inputs“ ................................................75

8.5.5 Parameter Menu "Digital Inputs“ .................................................77

8.5.6 Parameter Menu "Analog Outputs“ .............................................77

8.5.7 Parameter Menu “Digital Outputs“...............................................79

8.5.8 Parameter Menu “Setup Parameter“...........................................82

8.5.9 Parameter Menu "Storage Mode “...............................................83

8.5.9.1 Data Structure on Memory Card .................................................88

8.6 Signal Input / Output Menu (I/O) .................................................89

8.6.1 I/O Menu “Analog Inputs” ............................................................89

8.6.2 I/O Menu “Digital Inputs”..............................................................90

8.6.3 I/O Menu “Analog Outputs” .........................................................90

8.6.4 I/O Menu “Digital Outputs”...........................................................90

8.6.5 I/O Menu “Sensors”.....................................................................91

8.6.6 I/O Menu “Memory Card”.............................................................92

8.6.7 I/O Menu „System” ......................................................................95

8.7 Calibration and Calculation Menu (CAL)....................................96

8.7.1 Cal Menu “Level“.........................................................................97

8.7.2 Cal Menu "Velocity“.....................................................................99

9Parameter Tree.................................................................102

10 Troubleshooting ..............................................................109

11 Table of Resistiveness....................................................112

11.1 Resistiveness Legend ...............................................................114

12 Maintenance and Cleaning .............................................115

12.1 Sensors .....................................................................................115

12.1.1 Doppler Sensor with Pressure Measurement ...........................116

12.1.2 Air-Ultrasonic Sensor.................................................................117

12.2 Transmitter ................................................................................118

12.2.1 Enclosure...................................................................................118

12.2.2 Batteries ....................................................................................119

13 Dismantling/Disposal......................................................119

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14 Table “Manning - Strickler Coefficients“.......................119

15 Table of Pictures..............................................................120

16 Index.................................................................................123

17 EC Declaratin of Conformity...........................................126

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2 Overview and use in accordance with the requirements

2.1 Overview

1 Multifunctional socket to connect either Connector-Box,

active digital input, 0/4-20mA input signal or 0-10V

voltage output and relay output t

2 Socket for connection of active Doppler sensor

3 Socket for connection of air-ultrasonic sensor Type OCL or

external level measurement 4-20mA (such as NivuCompact)

4 Socket for combined mains adapter / battery charger

5 Display

6 (Rechargeable) battery compartment

7 Memory card slot with cover

8 Programming keys

Fig. 2-1 Overview PCM F

Fig. 2-2 Possible combinations

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The Connector-Box shall be used only if more than one input or output has been

connected to the multifunctional socket of the PCM F simultaneously.

1 Plug with spigot nut, IP68

2 Sensor cable

3 Sensor body

4 Ground plate

5 Cable gland

6 Sensor for flow velocity measurement

7 Sensor for Doppler level measurement

8 Sensor for level measurement using pressure

9 Air filter

Fig. 2-3 Overview active Doppler sensor

1 Plug with spigot nut, IP68

2 Sensor cable

3 Sensor body

4 Ground plate

5 Cable gland

6 Sensors for level measurement using air-ultrasonic

Fig. 2-4 Overview air-ultrasonic sensor

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2.2 Use in accordance with the requirements

The measurement device Type PCM F as well as the accompanying sensors

are designed to temporarily measure flow of slight to heavy polluted media in

part filled and full sewers, pipes and other channels. External data can be

detected and recorded as well. Additionally it is possible to drive external

peripheral units optionally.

The unit is designed to be powered independent from mains by using either

rechargeable batteries or standard batteries. On the other hand the unit can be

powered from mains by using the combined power pack / battery charger.

Measured and recorded data is going to be saved on a non-volatile,

exchangeable storage medium.

Please necessarily observe the maximum permissible limit values as specified in

chapter 2.3 Specifications. Any cases varying from these conditions without

being approved by NIVUS GmbH in writing are entirely at owner’s risk.

The device is exclusively intended to be used for purposes as described

above.

Modifying or using the devices for other purposes without the written consent

of the manufacturer will not be considered as use in accordance with the

requirements.

Damages resulting from this are left at user’s risk.

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2.3 Specifications

2.3.1 Transmitter

Power supply

rechargeable lead gel battery: 12V/12 Ah

- battery compartment for 12 LR20 standard batteries 1.5V (Type LR20)

- power pack 100 – 240 V AC; 50/60 Hz

Enclosure

material: Polypropylene, impact resistant

- weight: approx. 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs, without sensor and batteries)

- protection: IP67 if lid is closed and locked

Operating temperature

-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F)

Storing temperature

-30°C to +70°C (-22°F to 171°F)

Max. humidity

90 %, non-condensing

Display

back-lit graphic display, 128 x 128 pixel

Operation

18 keys, menus in German, English, French, Italian, Czech, Spanish, Polish

and Danish

Sockets (IP68)

1 x 4 – 20 mA for external level (active 2-wire sensor) or

1 x active air-ultrasonic sensor Type OCL for level measurement

- 1 x intelligent Doppler sensor Type KDA for flow velocity and level

measurement

- 1 x multifunctional socket for digital and analog inputs and outputs

- 1 x socket for combined power pack and battery charger

Inputs via

multifunctional socket -

1 x active digital input, supply voltage 3.3 V DC

- 1 x analog input, 0/4 – 20 mA (passive)

Outputs via

multifunctional socket -

1 x relay (SPDT)

switching capacity: 250 V AC/30 V DC, 5 A

switching frequency: 5 Hz

- 1 x voltage output 0 – 10 V

Memory cycle

1 to 60 minutes, cyclical or event-based

Data memory

externally on plug-in memory card (CF) up to 128 MB

- internal RAM, 8 MB

Data transmission

via plug-in memory card

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2.3.2 Active Doppler sensor

Measurement principle

Doppler measurement principle (flow velocity)

- piezo-resistive pressure measurement (level measurement) optional

Measurement frequency

wedge sensors 1MHz, pipe sensors 750 kHz

Protection

IP 68

Ex approval (optional)

II 2 G EEx ib IIB T4

Operating temperature

-20° C to +50° C (-4° F to 122° F), +40° C (104° F) in Ex Zone 1

Storing temperature

-30° C to +70° C (-22° F to 158° F)

Operational pressure

max. 4 bar (58 psi) (combi sensor with pressure measurement cell max.

1 bar (14.5 psi))

Cable length

10/15/20/30/50/100 m (33/49.2/66/98.4/164/328 ft) pre-configured,

extendable to up to max. 250 m (820 ft);

using sensors with integrated pressure measurement cell requires to use

a pressure compensation element after a cable length of 30 m (98.4 ft)

Cable types

combi sensor with pressure measurement:

LiYC11Y 2x1.5 + 1x2x0.34 + PA 1.5/2.5

- sensors without pressure measurement:

LiYC11Y 2x1.5 + 1x2x0.34

Outer cable diameter

combi sensor with pressure measurement: 9.75 mm ±0.25 mm

- sensors without pressure measurement: 8.40 mm ±0.25 mm

Sensor connection

pre-configured cable end for connection to PCM F,

cable types „K“ and „L“

- cable with plug for connection to PCM F,

for sensors without pressure measurement, cable type „S“

- cable with plug and replaceable filter element for connection to

PCM F, for sensors with pressure measurement, cable type „F“

Sensor types

- flow velocity sensor with v-measurement using Doppler measurement

principle and temperature measurement to compensate temperature

effects on sound velocity

- combi sensor with flow velocity sensor using Doppler measurement

principle; level measurement using pressure and temperature

measurement to compensate temperature effects on sound velocity

(only wedge sensor)

Constructions

wedge-shaped sensor for installation on channel bottom

- pipe sensor for installation in pipes using cutting ring screw joint and

nozzle

Medium-contacting

materials -

wedge sensor: Polyurethane, stainless steel 1.4571, PVDF, PA

- pipe sensor: stainless steel 1.4571, Polyurethane

- FEP-coated cable (optional for PCM F)

Flow velocity measurement

Measurement range

-600 cm/s bis +600 cm/s (-19.7 ft/s to +19.7 ft/s)

Zero point drift

absolutely stable zero point

Sonic beam

±5 degrees

Temperature measurement

Measurement range

-20° C to +60° C (-4° F to 140° F)

Accuracy

±0.5 K

Level measurement - pressure

Measurement range

0 to 350 cm (0 to 11.5 ft)

Zero point drift

max. 0.75 % of final value (0-50° C / 32-122° F)

Accuracy

(standing medium)

<0.5 % of final value

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