SoundWater Orcas Mini Manual

SoundWater OrcasTM

Fluid flow sensing, redefined

Portable Transit Time Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Instruction Guide

For Orcas Mini, Orcas Standard

and Orcas Extended

Orcas Instructions

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Contents

General Information Page

General Information ........................................................................3

Meter Features ............................................................................3

Specifications..............................................................................4

Dimensions................................................................................4

App Features ..............................................................................5

Technology ................................................................................5

Do’s and Don’ts ............................................................................5

App Installation

Getting Started ............................................................................6

Location Setup.............................................................................6

Parameter Setup ...........................................................................7

Flowmeter Installation

Straight Pipe Recommendations .............................................................8

Full Pipe Recommendations .................................................................9

Flowmeter Orientation ......................................................................9

Transducer Spacing .......................................................................10

Power Considerations .....................................................................10

Installing the Flowmeter ................................................................... 11

Operation

Collecting Your Data .......................................................................12

Data Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting

Problems.................................................................................15

Probable Causes ..........................................................................15

Things to Try..............................................................................15

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contains FCC ID: XDULE40-S2, Contains IC:

8456A-LE4S2. CAN ICES-1/NMB-1; CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

MODEL: SWT ORCAS-01

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General Information

Meet Orcas. Now you can capture accurate and reliable

flow readings with your mobile device, with less hassle

and in less time—wherever you need a flow or volume

measurement.

No wires. No bulky electronics box to lug around. Your

ultrasonic sensor hardware installs on the outside of

your pipe in a snap—and senses through the pipe wall.

Your mobile device displays readings and helps you

set up the hardware.

The Orcas Flowmeter solution starts with the Orcas App

(downloadable from the app stores) and works on both

iOSTM and AndroidTM devices.

The Orcas Flowmeter is a compact, strap-on transit time

ultrasonic transducer device. The Orcas operates by

alternately transmitting and receiving a burst of sound

energy between two transducers. It then wirelessly

transmits flow measurements to your mobile device.

Use the portable data logger to conveniently record

flow for as long as 14 days or as little as one minute.

Orcas is highly portable. Just bring the rechargeable

clamp-on meter in its lightweight, weatherproof case,

along with a tablet or smartphone (iOS or Android).

Bluetooth connectivity replaces wires, and the Orcas App

guides you through setup.

The convenient cam cleats let you mount the flowmeter

on any pipe in seconds—no cumbersome clamps required.

Bi-directional readings are transmitted to your mobile

device for display and your location’s settings are stored

in the Orcas App, ready for reuse.

When you are done, simply release the cleats, then

take the compact meter on to your next location.

Meter Features

Power button

Bi-directional flow sensing

Integrated ruler Moveable acoustic

transducers

Cam Cleat for

mounting strap

Rugged acetal end

housing & footing

USB external

power plug & battery

charger

Anodized aluminum

channel

All Orcas models including the Orcas Mini, Standard and

Extended include the same features shown below.

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Orcas Specifications*

*Specifications subject to change.

General Information

Installation Installs on pipe from 1" to 20" nominal diameter depending on hardware selection

15 pipe diameters upstream; 5 diameters downstream required for optimal performance (typical)

Maximum diameter depends upon pipe material (20” for plastic, 18” for metal)

Pipe Materials Metal: Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass, Aluminum

Plastic: PVC, HDPE, PIP

Flow Range Bi-directional; 0.1 /s to 20 /s (0.03 m/s to 6 m/s)

Performance ±1.0% to 2.0% accuracy typical (for pipe sizes >1.5")

±2.0% to 3.0% accuracy typical (for pipe sizes <1.5")

0.5% repeatability

*Under standard conditions, assuming fully developed and symmetrical flow profile (typically taken on a straight run of 15 diameters

upstream and 5 diameters downstream; flow rate above 3 /s or 1m/s; non-aerated liquids).

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Display Flow measurements display on SoundWater Technology’s Orcas TM App (iOS or Android)

Mobile devices connect wirelessly to OrcasTM with Bluetooth 4.0 (BT LE)

Metric and English units

Data Logger Store up to 14 days of flow data

Soware Save and recall site setup information

Mobile device App for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices (*For Android devices, Samsung recommended)

Hardware PIPE SIZE RANGE LENGTH PIPE MATERIALS

Orcas Mini 1” to 4.5” 19” Steel, Stainless, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Plastics

Orcas Short 2” to 12” 22” Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, Plastics

Orcas Standard 2” to 12” 29” Steel, Stainless, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Plastics

Orcas Extended 2” to 20” 29” Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, Plastics

Power Rechargeable battery (12+ hours), or USB-powered continuous operation (5 volts)**

0.5W Max (100 mAmp max current; when discharging); 9W Max (1.5 Amp max current, when charging)

5 “AA” NiMH 6V pack with thermistor

**Use only the charger provided with the Flowmeter. Battery holds charge for 5 months when not in use.

**Charger compatible with 110/220VAC 50/60 Hz.

Power Adapter For recharging battery - must use the 12W USB power adapter supplied with the Orcas

Environmental Ambient and flow temperatures -20˚ to 150˚ F (-20˚ to 65˚ C)

Optional high temperature option -20˚ to 212˚ F (-20˚ to 100˚ C)

IP65 splash proof

Weather resistant

Materials Body: Anodized aluminum channel, acetal end housings and feet

Mounting Straps: EPDM

Manufacture SoundWater Technologies, United States

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General Information

Technology

The transit time flowmeter operates by alternately transmitting and

receiving a burst of sound energy between the two transducers.

The burst is first transmitted in the direction of fluid flow

and then against fluid flow.

Since sound energy in a moving liquid is carried faster when it travels in the direction of fluid flow (downstream) than it

does when it travels against fluid flow (upstream), a dierence in the travel times will occur. The sound’s travel time is

accurately measured in both directions and then used to compute the flow rate.

Sound waves can bounce in many directions as they travel through various materials. The more the sound waves scatter,

the fewer actually reach the second transducer. The Orcas uses sophisticated methods to maximize transducer eciency,

thus allowing the unit to run on very low power. Focusing of the sound wave is also important to ensure it reaches the

second transducer without degrading. This is accomplished by accurately spacing the transducers to allow for optimum

sound transit between transducers. The Orcas app computes this spacing based on the pipe size, pipe material, and type

of liquid.

Transit time technology works best in clean or mildly dirty water or fluids with minimal turbulence or flow distortion.

Dimensions

Orcas Standard and Orcas Extended

Orcas Mini

2.4"

(6.1 cm)

3.88"

(9.65 cm)

28.44" (72.1 cm)

23.5" (59.7 cm)

17.94" (45.56 cm)

Orcas Short

22.2" (56.39 cm)

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App Features

Interactive smart phone/tablet

control app—iOS or Android.

Handy built-in pipe specifications

—or add your own

Drag and drop output selection

English or metric units

Select liner and liquid types

—or define your own

Easy-to-use data logging

Save location information

App Installation

Getting Started

Begin by downloading the Orcas App to your iPhone™, Android phone, or other Bluetooth enabled mobile device from

the Apple Store™ or Google Play™. (Note: On an iPad, you must select iPhone Only in the app store.) If you do not have

automatic updates enabled on your device, be sure to update your app when notified that there is a new version available.

NOTE:

If you do not find the app, be sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth 4.0 (BT LE).

The following iOS devices support Bluetooth 4.0: iPhone 4S and later, iPad 3rd generation

and later, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPod Touch 5th generation.

If you have an Android device, check the settings on the device or specifications for the device.

Location Setup

Launching the app lands you on the locations

screen. The app always begins with this screen

at launch, making it easy to access previously

saved location settings.

Begin by tapping on the add location (+) button.

Give your location a name and then set the

specific parameters for that location. Each

location’s settings are stored in the Orcas App,

ready for reuse.

Standard Version

(works for Mini,

Standard & Extended)

App Installation

Add

location

Name

your

location

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App Installation

Parameter Setup

Use the handy parameter selection screens to set your units of measure and display preferences. Conveniently select

pipe, liner, and liquid specifications from lists of pre-loaded values. Don’t see the right option? Add your custom values.

Units

Toggle between English and metric

units of measure.

Select Flow Rate, Volume, and

Velocity from our pre-loaded values.

Display

The main screen displays two

outputs. Drag and drop the two

outputs that you rely on most to

display on the main screen.

Pipe

Select Pipe Type,Size, and Wall

Classifications from our pre-loaded

values or add custom values by

selecting Custom under Pipe Type.

When entering a custom type, you

must supply the outer diameter, wall

thickness, speed of sound through

the pipe material, and the surface

roughness—enter zero if unknown

roughness.

Liner

Switch between liner and no liner.

When selecting Liner Enabled, enter

Liner Thickness and choose Liner

Material from our pre-loaded list or

add custom values. When adding a

custom material, you must enter the

speed of sound through that material.

Liquid

Select Liquid Type and Temperature

from our pre-loaded list of values

or add a custom liquid type. When

adding a custom liquid, you will need

to enter the speed of sound through

that liquid, the viscosity, and the

density.

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Flowmeter Installation

Straight Pipe Recommendations (X = diameter)

5X15X

20X

40X

5X15X

30X

40X

Reduced Pipe

Two Elbows In Plane

Two Elbows, Out Of Plane

Expanded Pipe

Swirling Flow:

Propeller Meter

Flowmeter installation

Swirling Flow:

Partially Open

Butterfly Valve

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Full Pipe Recommendations

Flowmeter Installation

This is a view looking directly into a pipe,

with the meter in multiple possible positions

on the side of the pipe. Horizontal (3 o’clock

or 9 o’clock position) is the preferred installation

orientation, since it avoids problems with

trapped air and sediment.

Flowmeter Orientation

Fair — Unacceptable if

pipe contains air

Best Position

Air bubbles

Sediment

Not Ideal:

Allows air pockets to form at meter

Recommended:

Keep pipe full at meter for accuracy

Not Ideal:

Air can be trapped

Recommended:

Allows air to bleed o

Not Ideal:

Post-valve cavitation can create air pocket

Recommended:

Keeps pipe full at meter for accuracy

Fair — Unacceptable if

pipe contains sediment

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Transducer Spacing

Once you entered your parameters in the previous section, the app

automatically computed the proper transducer spacing. This is shown at the

bottom of the main app screen.

The next step is to adjust the transducer spacing on the flowmeter, as follows:

1. Rotate the black knob to unlock the horizontal motion for each

transducer.

2. Move the transducers to the specified transducer spacing by sliding

them along the integrated ruler. Note: It is not necessary to start at zero

on the ruler, so long as the actual spacing is correct.

3. Lock into place using the black knobs. This is important to prevent the

transducer spacing from moving when mounting the flowmeter!

Flowmeter installation

Black locking knob on

transducer

Integrated ruler

To prevent damage, you must use the

supplied 12W charger ONLY.

Power Considerations

Your Orcas Flowmeter battery has been fully charged at the factory before shipping and is ready to go.* When it’s time to

recharge the battery, the app will let you know.

When using the data logging function and recording for more than 12 hours, the Orcas must be connected to a power

source, such as a portable USB power bank or a USB power adapter connected to an external power source.

* On a full charge, the Orcas will have a shelf life of up to five months. It is a good idea to charge the unit for a full five hours if it hasn’t been used for a month or two. On a full charge

the meter should operate for up to 12 hours of continuous use. Note that if the battery is flat, the power button LED will blink rapidly for five seconds and then the meter will turn o.

When recording more than 12 hours, the

Orcas must be connected to an external

power source, such as the USB power

adapter supplied with the Orcas.

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