Enter the roughness of the material. The measured values are displayed as configured in the program branch Output Options (see section 12.1). In case of large deviations, check if the entered parameters are correct or repeat the measurement at a different point on the pipe. The channels for the measurement can be activated and deactivated. Bend the end of the tension strap back Position the temperature probe on the pipe (see Fig. 9.3). Repeat the steps for all channels on which a measurement is being made. Store Par. 7.20 or Fig. Fix the second transducer in the same way. Three scroll lists are displayed in the upper line: selection of the first measuring channel (ch1) selection of the calculation function (funct) selecton of the second measuring channel (ch2) Select a scroll list with key 4 or 6 . 7.1). Note! Note! The following lines contain the parameters of each channel. Note! Example: \DATA A: \*MEASURE; B: \*MEASURE; Q_POS; Q_POS; Q_NEG; Q_NEG; In every storage interval, one data line per activated measuring channel is transmitted.
Attention!
UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 Select program branch Measuring. the storage interval of a channel should be min. The cut-off flow is set in Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Cut-off Flow. Change the value, if necessary. Push the cable through the cap nut, the compression part and the basic part of the cable gland (see Fig. Only the storing of the measured values will be stopped. Distance A: 54 mm ! Adjust the transducer distance by loosening the knurled screw (11) of a spring clip (10) and shifting the transducer. Tighten the chain and insert it into the other slot of the fastening shoe. The height where the spring clip will snap in depends on the height of the transducer. 9.1: Connection of a temperature probe direct connection transmitter transmitter transmitter temperature probe extension cable temperature probe transmitter connection via extension cable (optional) For the pin assignment of the temperature probe and the extension cable see Tab. 13.2: Physical quantity of the calculation channel mass flow rate heat flow rate heat flow rate x x x volumetric flow rate x x mass flow rate x x heat flow rate volumetric flow rate mass flow rate x flow velocity flow velocity volumetric flow rate possible physical quanti- possible physical quantity ty of the first measuring of the second measuring channel (ch1) channel (ch2) flow velocity physical quantity of the calculation channel x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Example 1: The difference of the volume flow rates of the channels A and B is to be calculated. Press ENTER. In case of very small pipes, the protection plate and the insulation foam must be cut to size, if necessary.
Example 2: To determine the heat flow difference, the physical quantity of the two input channels must be the heat flow. ok, is equal to the expected value > 20 % of the expected value < 20 % of the expected value ? 7.8: Connections of the transmitter FLUXUS F608**-F2 UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 47 FLUXUS F60x 7 Installation of FLUXUS F608 A A a b Fig. The oldest measured values will be overwritten. 2 to select a list item in the lower Some menu items contain a horizontal scroll list in the lower line. Fix the transducer by tightening the knurled screw by hand (11).
Press ENTER. - Remove any rust or loose paint. S= Q= time= 94.0 s Q= If the displayed transducer distance is adjusted, press ENTER. If an already defined material is edited, for each parameter there will be a request whether it is to be edited.
If the RS232 cable cannot be connected to the PC, use the RS232/ USB adapter. Unit Of Measure Numb.Of Meas.Val : : : : F60X-XXXXXXXX ONLINE 2011-01-09 19:56:52 : A:F5050 : : : : : 60.3 mm 5.5 mm 0.1 mm Carbon Steel WITHOUT LINING : : : : : : : : : : : Water 38 C 1.00 bar xxx 3 NUM -15.6 mm 20 s 4.50 m3/h Volume flow [m3/h]/[m3] 100 The line \DATA will be transmitted next. Remove the substitute plug, if present.
Two cut-off flow values for each calculation channel can be defined.
The pipe temperature must not exceed the operating temperature of the transmitter.
Tab. 6.12). Calculation channels are activated or deactivated in the same way as the measuring channels. 7.15: Connection of the output adapter to the transmitter FLUXUS F608**-A2 UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 55 FLUXUS F60x 7 Installation of FLUXUS F608 Tab. The file will be stored with the file extension .flx. Press ENTER.
16.2 Input of Material/Medium Parameters Without the Extended Library To enter the material/medium parameters as constants, the extended library must be deactivated. + - ( ) > < % * etc.]) Lining no >YESUSERMEAMEAA< B Y Z - . If this error message is displayed, the parameters are not complete. It is therefore a better approximation than the first recommended value which had been calculated on the basis of the sound speed range entered in the program branch Parameter. 8.3: Installation of the transducers with magnetic fastening shoes 8.5 Installation of the Transducers with Portable Variofix Rail with Chains Normally, each transducer is mounted to its own Variofix rail. If the difference is greater, adjust the transducer distance to the displayed optimum value.
The data sets #04 and #05 are deleted. Placement Push the support back to the stop of the support plate.
The LED "BATTERY" lights green when charging is finished. 7.6). : xxx ( ) 11.5 Enter the measuring point number. Note! temperature inputs T1/T3 P3P8 CH A COMM P2 T2/T4 P1 Output CH B DC-IN Input Fig. 9.1 Observe the Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere (FLUXUS F608**-A2: see document SIFLUXUS_608, FLUXUS F608**-F2: see document SIFLUXUS_608F2).
Measuring with Calculation Channels par >MEA< opt sf Measuring Select program branch Measuring. Damping 10 Enter the damping factor.
DNmin Q-Sensor 15 mm Note! Select the unit of measurement of the selected physical quantity. This display will only be indicated if an already existing material/medium has been selected. CH B CH A DC-IN COMM Input Output serial interface Fig. Ronald F. Clayton If the data logger or the serial interface is activated, the measuring point number must be entered: A:Meas.Point No. Fix the cable gland by screwing the cap nut onto the basic part of the cable gland. Tab. Select the channel for which a parameter record is to be loaded.
Transd. Fix the transducers with the plastic screws on the transducer cable side of the fastening shoes.
Connection of the Transducers to the Transmitter FLUXUS F608**-A2 The connections are on the upper side of the transmitter (see Fig. For the selection of the values to be displayed and for the setting of the output options see chapter 12. The unit of measurement used for totalizing corresponds to the heat, volume or mass unit selected for the physical quantity.
If the difference between the optimum and the entered transducer distance is less than specified in Tab. Press ENTER. CH B CH A DC-IN COMM Input Output power supply unit/ battery charging unit Fig. The columns Q_POS and Q_NEG will remain empty if the totalizers are deactivated. s Press BRK to return to the main menu. Delete Para.Rec. The storing of each measured value will be signaled acoustically. 12.1 Selection of the Physical Quantity and of the Unit of Measurement The following physical quantities can be measured: sound speed flow velocity: is calculated on the basis of the measured transit time difference volumetric flow rate: is calculated by multiplying the flow velocity by the cross-section of the pipe mass flow rate: is calculated by multiplying the volumetric flow rate by the operating density of the medium heat flow (optional): is calculated on the basis of the volumetric flow rate, the measured temperatures of the supply and return lines, and the heat flow coefficients of the medium The physical quantity is selected as follows: par mea >OPT< sf Output Options Output Options for Channel A: Physic. Make sure that part (2) of the clasp is on top of part (1) (see Fig. Press ENTER. 30 %. If another output has been activated, the measurement will be continued. Storage Rate Once per 10 sec. It is activated after an initialization. The red point (a) on the connector must align with the red marking (b) on the socket (see Fig. If a transducer is used below its recommended inner pipe diameter, a measurement might be impossible. The storage mode does not affect the outputs. Press ENTER. Storage mode = average The average of the physical quantity and other physical quantities assigned to the measuring channel, e.g. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 13 Advanced Measuring Functions FLUXUS F60x 13 Advanced Measuring Functions 13.1 Damping Factor Each displayed measured value is a floating average of all measured values of the last x seconds, with x being the damping factor. Quant. CH B CH A DC-IN COMM Input Output input adapter T3 T1 T4 T2 Fig. The value can be entered in the program branch Parameter or a user defined medium can be created for this sound speed (see section 16.2 and 16.3). Press key 8 to activate or deactivate the selected channel. Press ENTER. 7.10: Connection of the transducers (FLUXUS F608**-F2) 7.4 Power Supply The transmitter can be operated with the battery (see section 7.4.1) or the power cable and the power adapter (FLUXUS F608**-A2, optional, see section 7.4.2) or the power supply unit (FLUXUS F608**-F2, see section 7.4.3). Ringbuffer off >ONSAMPLE< average Select the storage mode. Automatic power off In the battery mode, the transmitter has an automatic power off. The following quantities can be displayed in the upper line by pressing key and in the lower line by pressing key : =: transducer distance time: Transit time of the measuring signal in s S=: signal amplitude Q=: signal quality, bar graph must have max.
Lay the ball chain (8) around the pipe (if the pipe is vertical, start with the upper ball chain). Our partners will collect data and use cookies for ad personalization and measurement. Press key to display the next activated channel. will be transmitted if the measurement has been restarted after a 10 s interruption for the positioning of the transducers. Remove the blind plug. 9.2). E.g. are available for the designation of materials/media. If arrows are displayed in the lower line on the right, ASCII text can be entered. 8.4: Variofix rail with chains 64 UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 9 Installation of the Temperature Probe (Optional) 9 FLUXUS F60x Installation of the Temperature Probe (Optional) Attention! Tighten the screws of the clasps. +Cut-off Flow 1.00 kg/h -Cut-off Flow -2.00 kg/h Store Meas.Data >NO< yes 13.8.4 All positive calculated values that are lower than the limit will be set to 0. 11.9 Interruption of the Measurement The measurement is interrupted by pressing key BRK. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 The capacity is sufficient for the display and storing of the current parameter record. Use coupling foil or apply a bead of acoustic coupling compound along the center line of the contact surface of the transducers.
7.1: Placement of the transmitter 7.2.2 Hanging Press both ends of the handle outwards and pass them past the support plate. Scroll with key 8 and 2 through the scroll list. Connect the RS232 cable to the transmitter (see Fig.
Push the spring clip (10) over the transducer until the knurled screw (11) is positioned over the blind hole of the transducer. 7.16: Connections of the transmitter FLUXUS F608**-A2 inputs Input CH A COMM CH B DC-IN Fig. 2 cm of the tension strap through the slot of the clasp (see Fig.
The parameters of a user defined material/medium can be entered now. -6 0 0 m m 1 0 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 3 2 0 3 3 0 Fig. When delivered, the battery is charged approx. Click on Save. 9.7). Place the tension strap around the temperature probe and the pipe. 11.8 Detection of the Flow Direction The flow direction in the pipe can be detected with the help of the displayed volumetric flow rate in conjunction with the arrow on the transducers: The medium flows in the direction of the arrow if the displayed volumetric flow rate is positive (e.g. Place the fastening shoes/ruler assembly on the pipe at the measuring point. 13.2. After the relearn cycle, the battery can be recharged.
Press ENTER to select the next transducer type. Insert the connector of the transducer cable into the socket of the transmitter. charging time is approx. Default soundsp. long. 7.4: Transmitter on the pipe UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 45 FLUXUS F60x 7.3 Connection of the Transducers Attention!
Insert the tension strap through the parts (2) and (1) of the clasp. L=(50.0) 54.0 mm 54.5 m3/h The optimum transducer distance is calculated on the basis of the measured sound speed. 7.2 Installation of the Transmitter Attention!
9.3). If the LED of the measuring channel lights red, the signal is not sufficient for a measurement. Enter the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter of the displayed transducer type. The latter value must correspond to the adjusted transducer distance. >TRANS.YES. Really Delete? no >YESON,TAB Receive measuring values. Push the output cable through the cap nut, the compression part and the basic part of the cable gland (see Fig. The RS232 adapter, the RS232 cable and the RS232/USB adapter are part of the serial data kit (optional). Select no to return to the main menu and start the measurement. Fig. Install Material >EDIT< delete USER Material #01:--not used-- 120 Select Special Funct.\Install Material or Install Medium. x4 Y=F(X,Z): customized interpolation function (only for experienced users or after consultation with FLEXIM) go back: return to the previous menu item Select a user defined material/medium. Apply some coupling compound to the contact surface of the transducers. the measured temperature, will be calculated. After the partitioning, Format USER-AREA is displayed again. the LED of the measuring channel will light red "!" 8.2: Installation of the transducers with fastening shoes and chains Extension of the ball chain To extend the chain, insert the last ball of the extension into the fastening clip of the ball chain. 14 parameter records. Place the transducer between the rails (2). 13.1: Keys for display of the totalizers display of the totalizer for the negative flow direction press key reset of the totalizers to zero press key A:NO COUNTING ! 3.5 m/s 8 4 during the measurement three times during measurement This error message will be displayed if the totalizers of a measuring channel used for measuring the flow velocity are to be activated. For the adjustment of the number of decimal places see section 18.7. Repeat the steps for all channels on which a measurement is being made. 1 2 Fig. Activate the necessary channels. Charging will be stopped automatically when the battery is fully charged. Tab. 7.14: Connections of the transmitter FLUXUS F608**-F2 7.5 Connection of the Outputs (FLUXUS F608**-A2, Optional) Attention! The transmitter will be switched off if no measurement is being made and no key is pressed within 10 min or the battery is empty POWER OFF IN 10 s LOW BATTERY WHILE POWER OFF UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 This message will be displayed before the transmitter is switched off automatically. Press ENTER. Its parameters will remain unchanged. Turn the screw on the upper side of the fastening shoes by 90 in order to engage and lock its extremity in the groove on top of the inserted transducer. Push approx. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 101 FLUXUS F60x Mass in: kg/h 13 Advanced Measuring Functions Select the unit of measurement. The charging starts automatically. Pull the tension strap firmly and engage it in the inner hooks of the clasp. This message will be displayed if the battery is almost empty: LOW BATTERY ! 9.9 or Fig. 9.4). Press ENTER. 7.20: Connections of the transmitter FLUXUS F608**-A2 CH A CH B COMM DC-IN serial interface Fig. When the multiplexer switches to the next channel, the display is updated. Press ENTER. Use the RS232 adapter for the connection of the RS232 cable to the transmitter. The totalizers can only be activated for the measuring channel whose measured values are displayed at the moment. The life time of the battery can be derived by means of this value. Apply some coupling compound to the contact surface of the transducer. 8.4).
7.5). For the determination of the flow direction see section 11.8. 7.7). The measured values are transmitted to a PC via the serial interface directly during the measurement (see section 14.2).
Volume flow Volume in: m3/h Select the program branch Output ENTER. 9.9: Connections of the transmitter F608**-A2 temperature inputs Input CH A COMM CH B DC-IN Fig. Quant. Press key to display the measured values of the different channels. The default name for a user defined material/medium is USER MATERIAL N or USER MEDIUM N with N being an integer. Fix the cable gland by screwing the cap nut onto the basic part of the cable gland (see Fig. Wait until the data are transmitted. Position the transducers for all activated measuring channels. Press ENTER. Screw the gasket ring side of the basic part into the housing of the power adapter. Insert the ruler into the lateral slot of the fastening shoes.
Note! Options.
This signal can be deactivated (see section 14.1.3 in Acoustic Signal). Medium parameters c-Medium 1500.0 m/s c-Medium range auto >USERONEDIT< delete #2: Input Name: USER MATERIAL 2 Select the function for the temperature or pressure dependence of the material/medium parameters: Y=const. 6.11). if the measuring signal cannot be detected immediately, the measurement time might be > 1 s. The outputs and the serial interface continuously receive the measured values of the corresponding channel. Press ENTER. 11.6.2 Consistency Check If a wide range for the sound speed has been entered in the program branch Parameter or the exact parameters of the medium are not known, a consistency check is recommended. Do not connect a defective power supply unit to the transmitter. 11.7 Start of the Measurement A:Volume flow 31.82 m3/h The measured values are displayed in the lower line. Tab.
14.3) The measured values are transmitted afterwards. Only the data logger memory that was free during the activation will be used by the ringbuffer. The measured values of the calculation channel (here: Y) will be valid if the measured values of at least one measuring channel (here A or B) are valid. Select the physical quantity in the scroll list. The default value of 10 s is appropriate for normal flow conditions. Steam coefficients can only be entered if the transmitter has temperature inputs. This does not affect totalizing, storing of measured values, transmission of the measured values, etc. For further measuring functions see chapter 13. This procedure takes a few seconds. If the LED of the measuring channel lights green, the signal is sufficient for a measurement. The max. A - measuring channel Reflec - reflection arrangement Diagon - diagonal arrangement The transducer distance displayed here is the distance between the inner edges of the transducers (see section 3.3).
The measured flow velocity will then be compared to the entered upper limit. The current list item will be displayed in the lower line. Possible combinations are shown in Tab. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 13 Advanced Measuring Functions 13.8.3 FLUXUS F60x Output Options for a Calculation Channel Output Options for Channel Y: Physic. Press ENTER. If the chain has not yet been mounted in the rail support (6): Compress the spring of the chain tensioner (4) with the cylinder (7) while pushing the chain tensioner (4) in the horizontal groove (5) of the rail support (6). x2 + k3 . 9.10 and Tab. is displayed) Note! 7.4.3 Power Supply with the Power Supply Unit (FLUXUS F608**-F2) Attention! Press ENTER. If sample is selected, the displayed measured value will be used for storing and online transmission of data. 7.5). The measured values of the calculation channel (here: Y) will be valid if the measured values of both measuring channels (here: A and B) are valid. Discharging takes min. Insert the tension strap into the clasp (see Fig. Press ENTER. 9.2 Installation of the Temperature Probe (response time 50 s) Select the installation instructions that correspond to the supplied clasp: for the installation with a clasp see section 9.2.1 for the installation with a FLEXIM clasp see section 9.2.2 for the installation with a quick release clasp see section 9.2.3 9.2.1 Installation with a Clasp Cut the tension strap to length (pipe circumference + 120 mm).
Deleting Parameter Records Special Funct. Select the path on which the data should be stored. Observe the Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere (FLUXUS F608**-A2: see document SIFLUXUS_608, FLUXUS F608**-F2: see document SIFLUXUS_608F2).
7.2: Circuits of the outputs output transmitter internal circuit passive current loop (semi-passive design) + binary output (optorelay) - external circuit connection Px+ Uext = 49 V mA Uext Px- Uext > 0.021 A . and RELEARN indicate that the displayed charge state is not reliable. : the channel is active : the channel is not active : the channel cannot be activated This display will not be indicated if the transmitter has only one measuring channel. 11.6 Transducer Distance Transd. Position the temperature probe on the pipe (see Fig. 119 FLUXUS F60x 16.1.1 16 Libraries Data Retention During the Partitioning of the Coefficient Memory When the coefficient memory is repartitioned, max. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 61 FLUXUS F60x 8 Installation of the Transducers Insert the ruler into the lateral slot of the fastening shoes. 9.5). Place the chain around the pipe. Quant. Repeat the steps if the second transducer is fixed to its own Variofix rail. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 113 FLUXUS F60x 14.2.8 14 Data Logger and Transmission of Data Structure of the Data The header is transmitted at the beginning of the measurement. Press ENTER. The input of a material or a medium is almost identical. The red point (a) on the connector must align with the red marking (b) on the socket (see Fig. 7.6: Removal of the blind plug (FLUXUS F608**-A2) 46 UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 7 Installation of FLUXUS F608 FLUXUS F60x A A a b Fig. This error message will be displayed if the coefficient memory does not contain an area for user defined materials/ media. 7.15 and Tab. info@pdfcoffee.com Afterwards, check the signal quality and the signal amplitude bar graph (see section 11.6.1). 9.3: Temperature probe on the pipe 9.2.2 Installation with a FLEXIM Clasp Cut the tension strap to length (pipe circumference + 120 mm).
Select yes to edit the parameters of a parameter record. Pull the tension strap firmly and engage it in the inner hooks of the clasp. 7.2.1 Observe the Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere (FLUXUS F608**-A2: see document SIFLUXUS_608, FLUXUS F608**-F2: see document SIFLUXUS_608F2).
4 s are recommended. 7.12). Click on OK. Connect the temperature probe to the temperature inputs of the transmitter (see Fig.
Tighten the screw of the clasp. Press ENTER. Press ENTER. WARNING!
Repeat the steps for fixing the second transducer. Example: \DEVICE \MODE DATE TIME Par.Record Meas.Point No. 54 UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 7 Installation of FLUXUS F608 FLUXUS F60x Remove the socket cover from the transmitter for the connection of the output adapter (see Fig. - Press the two rails (2) together and tighten the 4 screws (1). NO DATA! Store Curr.Rec. 9.5: Quick release clasp Note! A:PROFILE CORR. >NO< yes A:FLOW VELOCITY 2.60 m/s A:PROFILE CORR. NO >YESYESCH1< funct ch2 A B Select a calculation channel (Y or Z) in the program branch Parameter.
The further menu items of the program branch Output Options are for the activation of the measured value transmission. The following information can be displayed in the upper line: display explanation BATT= charge state of the battery Mass Flow= designation of the physical quantity A: +8.879 m3 values of the totalizers, if activated Tx= temperatures assigned to the channel and their difference if the temperature is measured full= date and time at which the data logger will be full, if activated Mode= measuring mode L= transducer distance Rx= alarm state indication if it is activated (see section 22.7.5) and if alarm outputs are activated (see section 22.7). 11.1, the measurement is consistent and the measured values are valid. The flow velocity cannot be totalized. The unit of measurement which was selected previously is displayed first. will be displayed after the unit of measurement (in case of a normal error, "?" unknown, cannot be measured Transducer Distance L=(51.2) 50.8 mm 54.5 m3/h By pressing key during the measurement, it is possible to scroll to the display of the transducer distance. 15.2 No parameter records are stored in the delivery state. Insert the tension strap through the parts (2) and (1) of the clasp (see Fig. Distance Damping Full-Scale Val. If the ringbuffer is deactivated, the storing of measured values will be stopped. 14.1.1 Activation/Deactivation of the Data Logger Output Options for Channel A:A Store Meas.Data no >YES< 104 Select in the program branch Output Options the channel for which the data logger is to be activated.