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Umfluxus F401v2-2en
Umfluxus F401v2-2en
FLUXUS F401
UMFLUXUS_F401V2-2EN
FLUXUS is a registered trademark of FLEXIM GmbH.
FLEXIM GmbH
Boxberger Straße 4
12681 Berlin
Germany
Table of contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Not intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Safety instructions for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Safety instructions for the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 Safety instructions for electrical work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.7 Safety instructions for transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.8 Recommended procedure in hazardous situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 General principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Measurement principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Measurement arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 Acoustic penetration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.4 Undisturbed flow profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1 Measuring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 Handling concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.4 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5 Transport and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.1 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.1 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.2 Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.1 Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.2 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.3 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.4 Connection of the RS232 service interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Table of contents FLUXUS F401
8 Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.1 Start-up settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.2 Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8.3 Program branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8.4 HotCodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8.5 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8.6 Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8.7 Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8.8 Instrument information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9 Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9.1 Parameter input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9.2 Measurement settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9.3 Start of the measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9.4 Display of measured values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.5 Execution of special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.6 Determination of the flow direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.7 Stop of the measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
10.1 Problems with the measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
10.2 Measuring point selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
10.3 Maximum acoustic contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
10.4 Application-specific problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
10.5 Significant deviations of the measured values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
10.6 Problems with the totalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
11 Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
11.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
11.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12 Dismounting and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
12.1 Dismounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
12.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
13 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13.1 Installation of a binary output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13.2 Activation of a binary output as pulse output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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14 Data logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
14.1 Activation/Deactivation of the data logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
14.2 Setting the storage rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
14.3 Configuration of the data logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
14.4 Measurement with activated data logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
14.5 Deletion of measured values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
14.6 Information relating the data logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
15 Data transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
15.1 FluxDiagReader/FluxDiag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
15.2 Terminal program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
15.3 Transmission parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
15.4 Data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
15.5 Data structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
16 Advanced functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
16.1 Low-power mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
16.2 Night-flow mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
16.3 Totalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
16.4 NoiseTrek parallel beam mode (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
16.5 Upper limit of the flow velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
16.6 Cut-off flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
16.7 Profile correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
16.8 Uncorrected flow velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
16.9 Diagnosis with the help of the snap function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
16.10 Activation of a binary output as alarm output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
16.11 Behavior of the alarm outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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Annex
A Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
B Units of measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
C Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
D Conformity declarations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
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1 Introduction
FLUXUS F401
1 Introduction
This operating instruction has been written for users operating the ultrasonic flowmeter
FLUXUS. It contains important information about the measuring equipment, how to han-
dle it correctly, and how to avoid damages. Read the safety instructions carefully. Make
sure you have read and understood this operating instruction before using the measuring
equipment.
Any work on the measuring equipment has to be carried out by authorized and qualified
personnel in order to detect and avoid possible risks and dangers.
Presentation of warnings
This operating instruction contains warnings marked as follows:
Danger!
Type and source of danger
danger with high level of risk, which if not avoided, can lead to death or
serious injuries
→ measures of prevention
Warning!
Type and source of danger
danger with medium level of risk, which if not avoided, can lead to death
or serious injuries
→ measures of prevention
Caution!
Type and source of danger
danger with low level of risk, which if not avoided, can lead to minor or
moderate injuries
→ measures of prevention
Important!
This text contains important information which should be observed to avoid material
damage.
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FLUXUS F401
Notice!
This text contains important information about the handling of the measuring equip-
ment.
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2 Safety instructions
FLUXUS F401 2.1 General safety instructions
2 Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
Prior to any work, read the operating instruction carefully and in full.
Failure to comply with the instructions, in particular with the safety instructions, poses a
risk to health and can lead to material damages. For further information, contact FLEXIM.
During installation and operation of the measuring equipment, observe the ambient and
installation conditions specified in the documentation.
The measuring equipment has to be checked for proper condition and operational safety
before each use. If troubles or damages have occurred during installation or operation of
the measuring equipment, please inform FLEXIM.
It is not allowed to make unauthorized modifications or alterations to the measuring equip-
ment.
The personnel has to be suitably trained and experienced for the work.
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2 Safety instructions
2.3 Not intended use FLUXUS F401
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2 Safety instructions
FLUXUS F401 2.6 Safety instructions for electrical work
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2 Safety instructions
2.7 Safety instructions for transport FLUXUS F401
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3 General principles
FLUXUS F401 3.1 Measurement principle
3 General principles
In the ultrasonic flow measurement, the flow velocity of the fluid in a pipe is determined.
Further physical quantities are derived from the flow velocity and from additional physical
quantities, if necessary.
3.1.1 Terms
Flow profile
Distribution of flow velocities over the cross-sectional pipe area. For an optimal measure-
ment, the flow profile has to be fully developed and axisymmetrical. The shape of the flow
profile depends on whether the flow is laminar or turbulent and is influenced by the condi-
tions at the inlet of the measuring point.
Reynolds number Re
Coefficient describing the turbulence behavior of a fluid in the pipe. The Reynolds number
Re is calculated from the flow velocity, the kinematic viscosity of the fluid and the inner
pipe diameter.
If the Reynolds number exceeds a critical value (usually approx. 2300, if the fluid flows in
a pipe), a transition from a laminar flow to a turbulent flow takes place.
Laminar flow
A flow without any turbulence. There is no mixing between the parallel flowing layers of
the fluid.
Turbulent flow
A flow with turbulences (swirling of the fluid). In technical applications, the flow in the pipe
is mostly turbulent.
Transition range
The flow is partly laminar and partly turbulent.
Sound speed c
Speed of the propagating sound. The sound speed depends on the mechanical proper-
ties of the fluid or the pipe material. In pipe materials and other solid materials, a distinc-
tion is made between the longitudinal and transversal sound speed. For the sound speed
of some fluids and materials, see annex C.
Flow velocity v
Average value of all flow velocities of the fluid over the cross-sectional pipe area.
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3 General principles
3.1 Measurement principle FLUXUS F401
The acoustic calibration factor ka is a transducer parameter which results from the sound
speed c within the transducer and the angle of incidence. According to Snell's law of re-
fraction, the angle of propagation in the adjoining fluid or pipe material is:
c
c c
ka = -----------
sin
- = -----------
sin
- = ----------
sin
-
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3 General principles
FLUXUS F401 3.1 Measurement principle
where
1 2
reduction of the
3 α cα cα sound path
β cβ
γ
cγ sound path
without flow
c – sound speed
1 – transducer (emitter)
2 – transducer (receiver)
3 – pipe wall
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3 General principles
3.1 Measurement principle FLUXUS F401
Fig. 3.2: Sound path of the signal against the flow direction
2 1
increase of the
sound path cα cα α 3
cβ β
sound path γ
without flow cγ
c – sound speed
1 – transducer (emitter)
2 – transducer (receiver)
3 – pipe wall
1 2
Δt
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3 General principles
FLUXUS F401 3.1 Measurement principle
Fig. 3.5: Measurement of the flow velocity in the NoiseTrek parallel beam mode
transducers transducers
pulse at time t pulse at time t + Δtp
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3 General principles
3.2 Measurement arrangements FLUXUS F401
where
The transducers are mounted on opposite The transducers are mounted on the same
sides of the pipe. side of the pipe.
Sound path
The distance covered by the ultrasonic signal after crossing the pipe once. The number
of the sound paths is:
• odd if the measurement is carried out in diagonal arrangement
• even if the measurement is carried out in reflection arrangement
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3 General principles
FLUXUS F401 3.2 Measurement arrangements
Beam
The path covered by the ultrasonic signal between the transducers, i.e., the transducer
emitting the ultrasonic signal and the transducer receiving it. One beam consists of 1 or
several sound paths.
Fig. 3.6: Diagonal arrangement with Fig. 3.7: Reflection arrangement with
1 beam and 3 sound paths 1 beam and 4 sound paths
Transducer distance
The transducer distance is measured between the inner edges of the transducers.
reflection arrangement
diagonal arrangement
(positive transducer distance)
diagonal arrangement
(negative transducer distance)
a
a – transducer distance
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3 General principles
3.2 Measurement arrangements FLUXUS F401
3.2.2 Examples
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3 General principles
FLUXUS F401 3.3 Acoustic penetration
Notice!
Even bubble-free fluids can form gas bubbles when the fluid expands, e.g., before
pumps and after great cross-section extensions.
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3 General principles
3.3 Acoustic penetration FLUXUS F401
Vertical pipe
Select the measuring point at a pipe location where the fluid flows upward. The pipe has
to be completely filled, see Fig. 3.11 and Fig. 3.12.
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3 General principles
FLUXUS F401 3.4 Undisturbed flow profile
inlet: l ≥ 10 D outlet: l ≥ 5 D
l l
inlet: l ≥ 40 D outlet: l ≥ 5 D
l l
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3 General principles
3.4 Undisturbed flow profile FLUXUS F401
inlet: l ≥ 40 D outlet: l ≥ 5 D
l l
inlet: l ≥ 10 D outlet: l ≥ 5 D
l l
inlet: l ≥ 20 D
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4 Product description
FLUXUS F401 4.1 Measuring system
4 Product description
4.1 Measuring system
The measurement system consists of a transmitter, the ultrasonic transducers and the
pipe on which the measurement is carried out, see Fig. 4.1.
1
2
1 – transducer
2 – pipe
3 – transmitter
The ultrasonic transducers are mounted on the pipe. They send and receive ultrasonic
signals through the fluid.
The transmitter controls the measuring cycle, eliminates noise signals and analyzes use-
ful signals. The measured values can be displayed, used for calculations and transmitted
by the transmitter.
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4.2 Handling concept FLUXUS F401
3
4
>PAR< mea opt sf
Parameter
1
1 – display
2 – keyboard
3 – status indicator "charge state"
4 – status indicator "power supply"
Parameter Before starting a measurement, the transducer, pipe and fluid parameters
have to be entered in the program branch Parameter.
Measuring After the input of the transducer distance, the measurement is started in
the program branch Measuring.
Special Funct. Includes global settings which are not directly related to the measurement.
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FLUXUS F401 4.3 Navigation
4.3 Navigation
4.3.1 Scroll lists
If a vertical arrow ↕ is displayed, the menu item contains a scroll list. The current list item
is displayed in the lower line.
Special Funct. ↕
SYSTEM settings
• Press key and to scroll and select a list item in the lower line.
• Press ENTER.
Some menu item contain a horizontal scroll list in the lower line. The selected list item is
displayed in angle brackets and capital letters.
Lining
no YES
• Press key and to scroll and select a list item in the lower line.
• Press ENTER.
Some menu items contain a horizontal scroll list in the upper line. The selected list item is
displayed in angle brackets and capital letters. The current value of the list item is dis-
played in the lower line.
• Press key to scroll and select a list item in the upper line.
• Press key to scroll and select a value for the selected list item in the lower line.
• Press ENTER.
OUTER DIAMETER
100.0 mm
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4.4 Keyboard FLUXUS F401
LED flashes green transmitter is connected to the power supply; battery is charging
LED lights green transmitter is connected to the power supply, battery is charged
LEDs light number of LED lights displays the charge state of the battery (not in
low-power and in night-flow mode)
4.4 Keyboard
The keyboard has 6 keys: I/O, ENTER, BRK, C, and .
BRK + C INIT: When switching on the transmitter press these 2 keys simultane-
ously to execute the initialization, see section 8.6.
BRK + C + ENTER Reset: press these 3 keys simultaneously to correct a malfunction. The
reset has the same effect as a restart of the transmitter. Stored data are
not affected.
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FLUXUS F401 4.4 Keyboard
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5 Transport and storage
5.1 Transport FLUXUS F401
Caution!
When packaging, the transmitter can fall down.
There is a danger of crushing body parts or damaging the measuring
equipment.
→ Secure the transmitter against falling during packaging. Wear the
required personal protective equipment. Observe the applicable rules.
Caution!
When lifting, the center of gravity of the transmitter can be displaced
within the cardboard box. The transmitter can fall down.
There is a danger of crushing body parts or damaging the measuring
equipment.
→ Secure the transmitter against falling during transport. Wear the
required personal protective equipment. Observe the applicable rules.
5.1 Transport
The measuring equipment must be packaged properly for transport, see section 2.7. For
weight indications of the transmitter and the transducers, see technical specification.
5.2 Storage
The transmitter and the transducers have to be stored in a dry place.
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FLUXUS F401 6.1 Transmitter
6 Installation
Caution!
Touching hot or cold surfaces
This may result in injuries (e.g., thermal damages).
→ Observe the ambient conditions at the measuring point during installa-
tion. Wear the required personal protective equipment. Observe the
applicable rules.
6.1 Transmitter
6.1.1 Transmitter structure
The command panel can be accessed by opening the cover.
2 4
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6.2 Transducers FLUXUS F401
1 2 3
1 – output
2 – transducers
3 – power supply
6.2 Transducers
6.2.1 Preparation
6.2.1.1 Measuring point selection
The correct selection of the measuring point is crucial for achieving reliable measure-
ment results and a high measurement accuracy.
A measurement on a pipe is possible if:
• the ultrasound propagates with a sufficiently high amplitude
• the flow profile is fully developed
The correct selection of the measuring point and the correct transducer positioning guar-
antee that the sound signal will be received under optimum conditions and evaluated cor-
rectly.
Because of the variety of applications and the different factors that influence the mea-
surement, there is no standard solution for the transducer positioning.
The measurement is influenced by the following factors:
– diameter, material, lining, wall thickness and shape of the pipe
– fluid
– gas bubbles in the fluid
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• Avoid measuring points in the vicinity of distorted or defective areas of the pipe or in the
vicinity of welds.
• Avoid measuring points with deposit formation in the pipe.
• Make sure the pipe surface at the selected measuring point is even.
• Select the location of the transmitter within the transducer cable range.
• The ambient temperature at the measuring point has to be within the operating tem-
perature range of the transmitter and the transducers, see technical specification.
6.2.1.2 Pipe preparation
Caution!
Contact with grinding dust
This may result in injuries (e.g., breathing difficulties, skin reactions, eye
irritations).
→ Wear the required personal protective equipment. Observe the applica-
ble rules.
Important!
The pipe has to be sufficiently stable to withstand the pressure exerted by the trans-
ducers and the tension straps.
Notice!
Observe the selection criteria of pipe and measuring point.
Rust, paint or deposits on the pipe absorb the sound signal. A good acoustic contact be-
tween the pipe and the transducers is obtained as follows:
• Clean the pipe at the selected measuring point.
– If present, the paint layer has to be smoothed by grinding. The paint does not need to
be removed completely.
– Remove rust or loose paint.
• Use coupling foil or apply a bead of acoustic coupling compound along the center line
of the contact surface of the transducers.
• Observe that there must be no air pockets between the transducer contact surface and
the pipe wall.
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6.2 Transducers FLUXUS F401
• wider flow velocity and sound speed • smaller flow velocity and sound speed
range compared to the reflection ar- range compared to the diagonal arrange-
rangement ment
• use in the presence of deposits on the in- • transverse flow effects are compensated
ner pipe wall or with strongly attenuating because the beam crosses the pipe in 2
gases or liquids (only 1 sound path) directions
• higher accuracy of measurement be-
cause the accuracy increases with the
number of sound paths
If the measuring point is situated near an elbow, the following measurement arrange-
ments are recommended for the selection of the sound beam plane.
flow
direction
elbow plane
elbow
plane
flow direction
• The sound beam plan is selected in an • The sound beam plane is selected in an
angle of 90° to the elbow plane. The angle of 90° ± 45° to the elbow plane.
elbow is upstream of the measuring The elbow is upstream of the measuring
point. point.
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FLUXUS F401 6.2 Transducers
Bidirectional measurements
flow direction
a – transducer distance
• Select the installation instructions that correspond to the supplied transducer mounting
fixture.
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6.2 Transducers FLUXUS F401
6.2.2.2 Mounting of the transducers with transducer clamping fixture and ladder
chains
• Insert the transducer into the transducer clamping fixture until it snaps.
• Fix the chain to the hook of the transducer clamping fixture.
• Place the transducer clamping fixture onto the pipe.
• Place the chain around the pipe and fix it into the hook on the opposite side of the trans-
ducer clamping fixture.
• Fix the transducer tightly on the pipe using the tensioning screw of the transducer
clamping fixture.
• Fix the second transducer the same way.
Fig. 6.4: Mounting the transducers with transducer clamping fixture and ladder chain
1 2
1
3 3
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FLUXUS F401 6.2 Transducers
6.2.2.3 Mounting of the transducers with transducer shoes and ball chains
• Insert the transducer into the transducer shoe. Turn the screw on top of the fastening
shoe by 90° to engage and lock its end in the groove on top of the inserted transducer.
• Place the transducer shoe on the pipe. Insert the last ball into the slot on the upper side
of one of the transducer shoe.
• Place the chain around the pipe.
• Tighten the chain and insert it into the other slot of the transducer shoe.
• Fix the second transducer the same way.
Fig. 6.5: Mounting of the transducers with transducer shoes and ball chains
2
1
1 – transducer shoe
2 – screw
3 – ball chain
To ensure the correct transducer distance, the material thickness (2 mm) of the transduc-
er shoes has to be added.
Notice!
transducer distance = distance between transducer shoes + 2 x 2 mm
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6.2 Transducers FLUXUS F401
6.2.2.4 Mounting of the transducers with transducer shoes and ladder chains
• Adjust the transducer distance on the ruler before installation of the transducer shoes.
• Place the transducer shoes on the pipe.
• Loosen the knurled screw.
• Place the chain around the pipe.
• Tighten the chain and insert it into the hook of the transducer shoe.
• Tension the chain by tightening the knurled screw.
• Fix the second transducer shoe in the same way.
• Insert the transducer into the transducer shoe.
• Tighten the screw on the upper side of the transducer shoe in order to fix the transducer
on the pipe.
• Fix the second transducer in the same way.
• Read the transducer distance from the ruler.
Fig. 6.6: Mounting of the transducers with transducer shoes and ladder chains
1 3
2
4 5
1 – ruler
2 – screw
3 – knurled nut
4 – transducer shoe
5 – hooks
6 – ladder chain
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7 Connection
FLUXUS F401 7.1 Transducers
7 Connection
The connections of the outputs, transducers and the power supply unit are located on the
rear side of the transmitter, see Fig. 7.1.
1 2 3
1 – outputs
2 – transducers
3 – power supply unit/battery charging unit
7.1 Transducers
It is recommended to run the cables from the measuring point to the transmitter before
connecting the transducers to avoid load on the connectors.
Connection
• Remove the protective cap from the transmitter.
• Remove the protective cap from the transducer. Pull the knurled ring slightly back.
• Insert the connector into the transmitter socket. The red point on the connector has to
be aligned with the red marking on the socket.
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7.2 Power supply FLUXUS F401
pulling direction
3
4
Removal
• Pull the knurled ring slightly back and remove the connector from the transmitter socket.
• Put the protective cap on the connector. The red point on the connector has to be
aligned with the red marking on the protective cap.
• Put the protective cap on the transmitter socket.
Notice!
It is recommended to discharge and subsequently recharge the batteries completely
for at least once a year.
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FLUXUS F401 7.2 Power supply
Notice!
The battery will only be charged if the transmitter is switched on.
Optionally, the transmitter can be charged with a car adapter via the 12 V connector.
Battery storage
The battery remains in the transmitter. After storage, the transmitter can immediately be
operated with the battery.
• battery charge: > 30 %
• storing temperature: 12...25 °C
remove
transmitter
pushing direction
1
1 – knurled ring
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7.3 Outputs FLUXUS F401
Removal
• Push the connector firmly toward the transmitter. Turn the knurled ring to the left and re-
move the connector from the transmitter socket.
• Screw the protective cap on the socket. Turn protective cap to the right in order to fix it.
Important!
→ Use only the supplied power supply unit.
→ The power supply is not protected against moisture. Use it only in dry rooms.
→ The voltage indicated on the power supply unit must not be exceeded.
→ Do not connect a defective power supply unit to the transmitter.
7.3 Outputs
Tab. 7.1: Circuit of the outputs
internal connection
circuit
Rext is the sum of all ohmic resistances in the circuit (e.g., resistance of the conductors, resistance of
the amperemeter/voltmeter).
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FLUXUS F401 7.3 Outputs
internal connection
circuit
V
B(-)
-
Rc Uext +
PLC
circuit 2
A(+)
V
B(-)
Rc Uext
PLC
+ -
Rext is the sum of all ohmic resistances in the circuit (e.g., resistance of the conductors, resistance of
the amperemeter/voltmeter).
B D
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7.4 Connection of the RS232 service interface FLUXUS F401
1 2
1 – binary output
2 – current output
Connection
• Remove the protective cap on the transmitter by turning it to the left.
• Insert the connector into the transmitter socket.
• Turn the knurled ring to the right in order to fix the connector.
remove
transmitter
pushing direction
1
1 – knurled ring
Removal
• Push the connector firmly toward the transmitter. Turn the knurled ring to the left and re-
move the connector from the transmitter socket.
• Screw the protective cap on the socket. Turn protective cap to the right in order to fix it.
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FLUXUS F401 8.1 Start-up settings
8 Start-up
8.1 Start-up settings
When starting up the transmitter for the first time, the following settings are required:
• language
• units of measurement
• date/time
These displays will only be indicated once when the transmitter is switched on for the first
time.
Select language
Engineer. Units
CANADA-REGION
TIME
DATE
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8.2 Switching on/off FLUXUS F401
Measurement Deletion of
measured values
Consistency check
1
SYSTEM settings contains the following menu items:
• dialogs and menus
• measurement
• outputs
• storing
• signal snap
• serial transmission
• miscellaneous
• clock settings
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FLUXUS F401 8.4 HotCodes
8.4 HotCodes
A HotCode is a digit sequence that activates certain functions and settings.
• Select the menu item Miscellaneous in the program branch Special Funct.\
SYSTEM settings.
• Press ENTER.
Input a HOTCODE
Input a HOTCODE
• Select yes to enter the HotCode again or no to return to the menu item Miscellaneous.
• Press ENTER.
function HotCode
language 9090xx
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8.5 Language FLUXUS F401
8.5 Language
The language can be selected with the following HotCodes:
language HotCode
Dutch 909031
French 909033
Spanish 909034
English 909044
German 909049
When the last digit has been entered, the main menu is displayed in the selected lan-
guage.
The selected language remains activated when the transmitter is switched off and on
again. After an initialization of the transmitter, the language is reset to the default lan-
guage.
8.6 Initialization
During an initialization (INIT) of the transmitter, the settings in the program branches
Parameter and Output Options and some of the settings in the program branch
Special Funct. are reset to the default settings of the manufacturer.
Proceed as follows to execute an initialization:
• When switching on the transmitter: keep keys BRK and C pressed.
• During the operation of the transmitter: press keys BRK, C and ENTER at the same
time. A reset is executed. Release only key ENTER. Keep keys BRK and C pressed.
After the initialization has been executed, the message INITIALISATION DONE is dis-
played.
After the initialization, the remaining settings of the transmitter can be reset to the default
settings and/or the stored measured values can be deleted.
FACTORY DEFAULT
• Select yes to reset the remaining settings of the transmitter to default settings or no to
keep them at the current settings.
• Press ENTER.
If yes is selected, the message FACTORY DEFAULT DONE will be displayed.
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FLUXUS F401 8.7 Time and date
Delete Meas.Val.
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8.8 Instrument information FLUXUS F401
• Select the menu item Instrum. Inform. to get information about the transmitter.
• Press ENTER.
F401 -XXXXXXXX
The type and the serial number of the transmitter are displayed in the upper line.
Free: 18327
The max. available data logger will be displayed in the lower line (here: 18327 additional
measured values can be stored).
• Press ENTER.
V x.xx dd.mm.yy
The firmware version of the transmitter is displayed with the date in the lower line.
• Press ENTER.
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FLUXUS F401 9.1 Parameter input
9 Measurement
9.1 Parameter input
Notice!
The parameters will only be stored when the program branch Parameter has been
edited in its entirety.
Parameter
Outer Diameter
Wall Thickness
Pipe Material
Lining
Roughness
Medium Temperat.
Transducer Type
The pipe and fluid parameters are entered for the selected measuring point. The param-
eter ranges are limited by the technical characteristics of the transducers and the trans-
mitter.
• Select the program branch Parameter.
• Press ENTER.
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9.1 Parameter input FLUXUS F401
Parameter\Outer Diameter
Outer Diameter
1100.0 MAXIMAL
It is possible to enter the pipe circumference instead of the outer pipe diameter, see
section 18.1).
If the input of the pipe circumference is activated and zero is entered in Outer Diameter,
the menu item Pipe Circumfer. will be displayed. If the pipe circumference is not to be en-
tered, press key BRK to return to the main menu and start the parameter input again.
Notice!
The inner pipe diameter (= outer pipe diameter - 2 × pipe wall thickness) will be cal-
culated internally.
If the value is not within the inner pipe diameter range of the connected transducers,
an error message will be displayed.
Parameter\Wall Thickness
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Pipe material
Parameter\Pipe Material
The pipe material has to be selected to be able to determine the corresponding sound
speed.
The sound speeds for the materials in the scroll list are stored in the transmitter.
• Select the pipe material.
• Press ENTER.
• If the material is not in the scroll list, select Other Material.
• Press ENTER.
Sound speed of the pipe material
Notice!
There are 2 sound speeds for pipe materials, the longitudinal and the transversal
one. Enter the sound speed which is nearer to 2500 m/s.
Parameter\Lining
• Select yes if the pipe has a lining. Select no if the pipe has no lining.
• Press ENTER.
Lining material
Parameter\Lining
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Parameter\Lining\Other Material\c-Material
Notice!
For pipe materials there are 2 sound speeds, the longitudinal and the transversal
one. Enter the sound speed which is nearer to 2500 m/s.
Parameter\Liner Thickness
Parameter\Roughness
The flow profile of the fluid is influenced by the roughness of the inner pipe wall.
The roughness is used for the calculation of the profile correction factor.
In most cases, the pipe roughness cannot be exactly determined and must therefore be
estimated.
For the roughness of some materials, see annex C.
• Enter the roughness for the selected pipe or lining material.
• Change the value according to the condition of the inner pipe wall.
• Press ENTER.
Input of the disturbance distance
Parameter\Disturb.distance
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Parameter\Medium Temperat.
At the beginning of the measurement, the fluid temperature is used for the interpolation
of the sound speed and therefore for the calculation of the recommended transducer dis-
tance.
During the measurement, the fluid temperature is used for the interpolation of the density
and viscosity of the fluid.
The value entered here is used for the calculation if the fluid temperature is not mea-
sured.
• Enter the fluid temperature. The value has to be within the operating temperature of the
transducers.
• Press ENTER.
Parameter\Transducer Type
• Select Standard to use the standard transducer parameters stored in the transmitter.
• Press ENTER.
Transducer ↕
CLAMPON 2MHZ
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9.2 Measurement settings FLUXUS F401
Output Options
Physic. Quant.
Unit Of Measure
Damping
For the selected physical quantity (except for the sound speed), a scroll list with the avail-
able units of measurement is displayed. The unit of measurement which was selected
previously is displayed first.
• Select the unit of measurement of the selected physical quantity.
• Press ENTER.
Notice!
If the physical quantity or the unit of measurement is changed, the settings of the
outputs have to be checked, see section 9.2.3.
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Output Options\...\Damping
Notice!
While the low-power mode is activated, the damping factor is max. 4 s.
SYSTEM settings
Proc. outputs
Install Output
Enable I1
Source item
If the transmitter is equipped with outputs, they have to be installed and activated before
they can be used:
• assignment of the physical quantity (source item) to be transmitted to the output by the
source channel, and the properties of the signal
• definition of the output behavior in case no valid measured values are available
• activation of the installed output in the program branch Output Options
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Notice!
The settings will be stored at the end of the dialog. If the menu item is quit by press-
ing key BRK, the changes will not be stored.
• Select the physical quantity (source item) to be transmitted to the output by the source
channel.
• Press ENTER.
If a binary output is configured, only the list items Limit and Impuls will be displayed.
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FLUXUS F401 9.2 Measurement settings
The source items and their scroll lists are summarized in the Tab. 9.1.
Source item
Output range
Error-value
Active loop
Output Test
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Output range
When configuring an analog output, the output range has to be defined.
In the following dialog, an error value can be defined which is to be transmitted if the
source item cannot be measured, e.g., if there are solids in the fluid.
• Select a list item for the error output, see Tab. 9.2.
• Press ENTER.
• If Other value... is selected, enter an error value. The value has to be within the
output range.
• Press ENTER.
Notice!
The settings will be stored at the end of the dialog.
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Other value... The value has to be entered manually. It has to be within the limits of
the output.
Example
v [m³/h]
source item: volumetric flow rate
output: current output
output range: 4…20 mA
Tab. 9.3: Examples for the error output (output range: 4...20 mA)
20
td
t0 t1 t
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Tab. 9.3: Examples for the error output (output range: 4...20 mA)
20
t0 t1 t
20
td
t0 t1 t
20
error value = 3.5 mA
td
t0 t1 t
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FLUXUS F401 9.2 Measurement settings
Terminal assignment
If the external measuring instrument displays the entered value, the output functions cor-
rectly.
• Select yes to repeat the test, no to return to the menu item SYSTEM settings.
• Press ENTER.
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Output Options
ENTER until
Current Loop
Meas.Values
Zero-Scale Val.
Full-Scale Val.
Test output
Error-val. delay
Notice!
An output can only be activated in the program branch Output Options if it has
previously been installed.
• Press ENTER until Current Loop is displayed. Select yes to activate the output.
• Press ENTER.
Measuring range
After an analog output has been activated in the program branch Output Options, the
measuring range of the source item has to be entered.
Output Options\...\Meas.Values
• Select sign if the sign of the measured values is to be considered for the output.
• Select absolut if the sign of the measured values is not to be considered for the output.
• Press ENTER.
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FLUXUS F401 9.2 Measurement settings
• Enter the lowest expected measured value. The unit of measurement of the source item
will be displayed.
Zero-Scale Val. is the value assigned to the value Output MIN of the output range.
• Press ENTER.
• Enter the highest expected measured value. The unit of measurement of the source
item will be displayed.
Full-Scale Val. is the value assigned to the value Output MAX of the output range.
• Press ENTER.
Example
Function test
The function of the output can now be tested.
• Connect an external measuring instrument to the terminals of the output.
• Enter a test value for the selected physical quantity. If the external measuring instru-
ment displays the entered value, the output functions correctly.
• Press ENTER.
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Example
This display will only be indicated if the list item edit is selected in Special
Funct.\Dialogs/Menus\Error-val. delay.
If the error delay is not entered, the damping factor will be used.
• Enter a value for the error delay.
• Press ENTER.
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FLUXUS F401 9.3 Start of the measurement
Measuring
Meas.Point No.
Sound Path
Transd. Distance
Signal test
Transd. Distance
Measurement display
Measuring\Channel\Meas.Point No.
Notice!
If the NoiseTrek parallel beam mode is enabled, it will be displayed and the mea-
surement is immediately started.
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Measuring\Channel\...\Sound Path
A value for the number of sound paths corresponding to the connected transducers and
the entered parameters is recommended.
• Change the value, if necessary.
• Press ENTER.
Profile correction
If With disturbance is selected in the menu item Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\
Measuring\ProfileCorr 2.0, it has to be checked whether the measurement arrangement
is appropriate.
If the number of sound paths is odd and more than one measuring channel is activated,
the following display appears:
A: Alone at measp
>NO< yes
Disturb correct.
not applicable!
I assume ideal
inlet conditions
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FLUXUS F401 9.3 Start of the measurement
Measuring\...\Transd. Distance
Notice!
The accuracy of the recommended transducer distance depends on the accuracy of
the entered pipe and fluid parameters.
S=■■■■■■
■<>■=53.9 mm!
The following quantities can be displayed in the upper line by pressing key and in the
lower line by pressing key , see Fig. 9.2:
• ■<>■ transducer distance
• time: transit time of the measuring signal in μs
• S: signal amplitude
• Q: signal quality, bar graph has to have max. length
If the signal is not sufficient for a measurement, Q= UNDEF will be displayed.
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S=■■■■■■
Q:■■■■■■■■■■■■
time= 94.0 µs
Q:■■■■■■■■■■■
In case of large deviations, check if the entered parameters are correct or repeat the
measurement at a different point on the pipe.
Measuring\...\Transd. Distance\54 mm
After the precise transducer positioning, the recommended transducer distance is dis-
played again.
• Enter the current (exact) transducer distance.
• Press ENTER.
Afterwards, the measurement will be started automatically.
Consistency check
If a wide range for the sound speed has been entered in the program branch Parameter
or the exact parameters of the fluid are unknown, a consistency check is recommended.
The transducer distance can be displayed during the measurement by scrolling the key
.
L=(50.0) 54.0 mm
54.5 m3/h
The optimum transducer distance is displayed in brackets (here: 50.0 mm) in the upper
line, followed by the entered transducer distance (here: 54.0 mm). The latter value has to
correspond to the adjusted transducer distance.
• Press ENTER to optimize the transducer distance.
The optimum transducer distance is calculated on the basis of the measured sound
speed. 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.
If the difference between the optimum and entered transducer distance is less than spec-
ified in Tab. 9.4, the measurement is consistent and the measured values are valid. The
measurement can be continued.
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FLUXUS F401 9.4 Display of measured values
• If the difference is greater, adjust the transducer distance to the displayed optimum value.
• Afterwards, check the signal quality and the signal amplitude bar graph.
• Press ENTER.
transducer frequency max. difference between the optimum and the entered
transducer distance [mm]
500 kHz 15
1 MHz 10
2 MHz 8
Notice!
If the transducer distance is changed during the measurement, the consistency
check has to be repeated once again.
Volume flow
31.82 m3/h
The sound speed of the fluid can be displayed during the measurement by pressing key
.
If an approximate range for the sound speed has been entered in the program branch
Parameter and the transducer distance has been optimized afterwards, it is recom-
mended to write down the sound speed for the next measurement. By doing this, it will
not be necessary to repeat the fine adjustment.
Write down the fluid temperature as the sound speed depends on it. The value can be
entered in the program branch Parameter.
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9.4 Display of measured values FLUXUS F401
display explanation
full date and time at which the data logger will be full, if activated
L transducer distance
The measured values of the physical quantity selected in the program branch Output
Options can be displayed in the lower line:
display explanation
Press key during the measurement to change the display in the upper line, press key
to change the display in the lower line.
Flow Velocity
* 2.47 m/s
The character * indicates that the displayed value (here: flow velocity) is not the selected
physical quantity.
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FLUXUS F401 9.4 Display of measured values
Status line
Important information of the running measurement is summarized in the status line.
Quality and precision of the running measurement can be evaluated accordingly.
Press key during the measurement to scroll through the upper line to the status line.
S3 Q9 c RT F↓
value explanation
S signal amplitude
0 <5%
… …
9 ≥ 90 %
Q signal quality
0 <5%
… …
9 ≥ 90 %
c sound speed
comparison of the measured and the expected sound speed of the fluid
The expected sound speed is calculated from the fluid parameters.
R flow profile
information about the flow profile based on the Reynolds number
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9.4 Display of measured values FLUXUS F401
value explanation
F flow velocity
comparison of the measured flow velocity with the flow limits of the system
0 the flow velocity is within the limit range of the measuring method
L=(51.2) 50.8 mm
54.5 m3/h
The optimum transducer distance (here: 51.2 mm) will be displayed in parentheses in the
upper line, followed by the entered transducer distance (here: 50.8 mm).
The optimum transducer distance might change during the measurement (e.g., due to
temperature fluctuations).
A deviation from the optimum transducer distance (here: 0.4 mm) will be compensated
internally.
Notice!
Never change the transducer distance during the measurement.
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FLUXUS F401 9.5 Execution of special functions
command explanation
→Break measure stop the measurement and return to the main menu
Notice!
Be careful not to stop a current measurement by inadvertently pressing key BRK.
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FLUXUS F401
10 Troubleshooting
Caution!
Touching hot or cold surfaces
This may result in injuries (e.g., thermal damages).
→ Observe the ambient conditions at the measuring point during installa-
tion. Wear the required personal protective equipment. Observe the
applicable rules.
If any problem appears which cannot be solved with the help of this operating instruction,
contact our sales office and give a precise description of the problem. Specify the type,
the serial number and the firmware version of the transmitter.
The display does not work at all or fails regularly
Check the contrast setting of the transmitter or enter the HotCode 555000 to set the dis-
play to medium contrast.
Check that the battery is inserted and charged. Connect the power supply unit. If the
power supply is OK, the transducers or an internal component of the transmitter are de-
fective. The transducers and the transmitter have to be sent to FLEXIM for repair.
The message "SYSTEM ERROR" is displayed
Press key BRK to return to the main menu.
If this message is displayed repeatedly, write down the number displayed in the lower
line. Track down the situations when the error is displayed. Contact FLEXIM.
The transmitter does not react when key BRK is pressed during the measurement
The program code is activated. Press key C and enter the program code.
The backlight of the display does not work, but all other functions are available
Check whether the backlight can be switched on by pressing key I/O, see section 4.4.
The backlight is defective. This problem has no influence on other functions of the dis-
play. Send the transmitter to FLEXIM for repair.
Date and time are wrong, the measured values are deleted when the transmitter is
switched off
The data backup battery has to be replaced if the date and the time are reset or wrong or
the measured values are deleted after the transmitter has been switched off and on.
Send the transmitter to FLEXIM.
An output does not work
Make sure that the outputs are configured correctly. Check the function of the output. If
the output is defective, contact FLEXIM.
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FLUXUS F401 10.1 Problems with the measurement
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10.2 Measuring point selection FLUXUS F401
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FLUXUS F401 10.5 Significant deviations of the measured values
A high concentration of gases or solids in the fluid scatter and absorb the
ultrasonic signal and thus attenuate the measuring signal
A measurement is impossible if the value is ≥ 10 %. If the proportion is high, but < 10 %,
a measurement is only conditionally possible.
The flow velocity of the fluid is outside the measuring range of the transmitter
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10.6 Problems with the totalizers FLUXUS F401
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11 Maintenance and cleaning
FLUXUS F401 11.1 Maintenance
Caution!
Touching hot or cold surfaces
This may result in injuries (e.g., thermal damages).
→ Observe the ambient conditions at the measuring point during installa-
tion. Wear the required personal protective equipment. Observe the
applicable rules.
11.1 Maintenance
The transmitter and the transducers are practically maintenance-free. In order to ensure
security, the following maintenance intervals are recommended:
11.2 Cleaning
Stainless steel housing
• Clean the stainless steel housing using a soft cloth and care and cleaning spray for
stainless steel.
Aluminum housing
• Clean the aluminum housing with a soft cloth. Do not use detergents.
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12.1 Dismounting FLUXUS F401
12.2 Disposal
The measuring equipment has to be disposed in accordance to the applicable regula-
tions.
Depending on the material, the corresponding parts have to be disposed in residual or
special waste or recycled. For further information, contact FLEXIM.
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13 Outputs
FLUXUS F401 13.1 Installation of a binary output
13 Outputs
13.1 Installation of a binary output
If the transmitter is equipped with binary outputs, they have to be installed and activated
before they can be used:
• assignment of the physical quantity (source item) to be transmitted to the output by the
source channel, and the properties of the signal
• activation of the installed binary output in the program branch Output Options
Notice!
The settings will be stored at the end of the dialog. If the menu item is quit by press-
ing key BRK, the changes will not be stored.
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13.1 Installation of a binary output FLUXUS F401
• Select the physical quantity (source item) to be transmitted to the binary output by the
source channel.
• Press ENTER.
The source items and their scroll lists are summarized in the following table.
• Select Opto-Relay OFF in the scroll list Output Test to test the de-energized state
of the output.
• Press ENTER. Measure the resistance at the output. The value has to be high ohmic.
• Select yes to repeat the test, no to return to the menu item SYSTEM settings.
• Press ENTER.
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FLUXUS F401 13.2 Activation of a binary output as pulse output
• Select Opto-Relay ON in the scroll list Output Test to test the energized state of
the output.
• Press ENTER. Measure the resistance at the output. The value has to be low ohmic.
• Select yes to repeat the test, no to return to the menu item SYSTEM settings.
• Press ENTER.
Notice!
The menu item Pulse Output will only be indicated in the program branch
Output Options if a pulse output has been installed.
• Press ENTER until Pulse Output is displayed. Select yes to activate the output.
• Press ENTER.
This error message will be displayed if the flow velocity is selected as the physical quantity.
The use of the pulse output is not possible in this case because the integration of the flow
velocity does not result in a reasonable value.
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13.2 Activation of a binary output as pulse output FLUXUS F401
• Enter the pulse value. The unit of measurement will be displayed according to the actu-
al physical quantity.
When the counted physical quantity reaches the entered pulse value, a pulse will be
transmitted.
• Press ENTER.
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14 Data logger
FLUXUS F401 14.1 Activation/Deactivation of the data logger
14 Data logger
The transmitter has a data logger which stores the data during the measurement.
The following data can be stored:
• date
• time
• measuring point number
• pipe parameters
• fluid parameters
• transducer data
• sound path (reflection or diagonal arrangement)
• transducer distance
• damping factor
• storage rate
• physical quantity
• unit of measurement
• values of the totalizers (in case the totalizers are activated)
• diagnostic values (in case the storing of diagnostic values is activated)
In order to store the data, the data logger has to be activated.
The available data logger can be displayed.
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14.3 Configuration of the data logger FLUXUS F401
display description
Example
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FLUXUS F401 14.3 Configuration of the data logger
Ringbuffer
The setting of the ringbuffer influences the storing of measured values as soon as the
data logger is full:
• If the ringbuffer is activated, the available data logger will be halved. The oldest mea-
sured values will be overwritten. Only the data logger memory that was free during the
activation will be used by the ringbuffer. If more data logger memory is necessary, mea-
sured values in the data logger should be previously deleted.
• If the ringbuffer is deactivated, the storing of measured values will be stopped.
Notice!
The storage mode does not affect the outputs.
Notice!
Storage mode = average
The average of the physical quantity and other measurands assigned to the mea-
suring channel, will be calculated.
If the storage rate < 5 s is selected, sample will be used.
If no average could be calculated over the complete storage interval, the value will
be marked as invalid. The ASCII file will contain ??? for invalid average values of
the data and ?UNDEF instead of invalid temperatures.
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14.3 Configuration of the data logger FLUXUS F401
Totalizer storing
It is possible to store the currently displayed totalizer only or to store one value for each
flow direction.
• Select one to store the currently displayed totalizer value only. This can apply for the
positive and negative totalizer.
• Select both to store the totalizer values for both flow directions.
• Press ENTER.
Signal amplitude storing
• Select on to store the amplitude of the measured signal together with the measured values.
• Press ENTER.
Fluid sound speed storing
• Select on to store the fluid sound speed together with the measured values.
• Press ENTER.
Diagnostic values storing
• Select on to store the diagnostic values together with the measured values.
• Press ENTER.
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FLUXUS F401 14.4 Measurement with activated data logger
Measuring\Channel\Meas.Point No.:
• Press ENTER.
The error message will be displayed periodically.
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14.6 Information relating the data logger FLUXUS F401
F401 -xxxxxxxx
Free 18327
The type and the serial number of the transmitter are displayed in the upper line.
The available data logger will be displayed in the lower line (here: 18 327 additional mea-
sured values can be stored).
• Press key BRK twice to return to the main menu.
It is possible to store max. 100 series of measured values. The number of series of mea-
sured values depends on the total number of measured values stored in the previous se-
ries of measured values.
It is possible to display the time at which the data logger will be full during the measure-
ment.
Press key to scroll through the display of the upper line.
full= 26.01/07:39
54.5 m3/h
If the ringbuffer is activated and has overflown at least once, the following display will be
indicated:
last= 26.01/07:39
54.5 m3/h
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15 Data transmission
FLUXUS F401 15.1 FluxDiagReader/FluxDiag
15 Data transmission
The data can be transmitted to the transmitter via the service interface RS232.
15.1 FluxDiagReader/FluxDiag
With the help of FluxDiagReader and FluxDiag it is possible to display measurement data,
snaps and parameter settings on the PC and to export them as csv file. In order to use
FluxDiagReader, the measurement has to be stopped.
In addition to this, FluxDiag allows to analyze, to compare and to visualize measurement
data as well as to create reports during the measurement. A permanent data transmis-
sion via FluxDiag is not recommended.
For the operation of the program see FluxDiagReader support or FluxDiag support.
For the connection of the service interface see section 7.4.
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15.2 Terminal program FLUXUS F401
Notice!
During the offline transmission only those data is transmitted that is stored in the
transmitter.
NO VALUES
Print Meas.Val.
• Press ENTER.
The following message will be displayed if the measurement values are transmitted.
Send Header
.................
■■■■■■
.................
The following error message will be displayed if an error has occurred during the serial
transmission.
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FLUXUS F401 15.3 Transmission parameters
SERIAL ERROR
Print Meas.Val.
• Press ENTER.
• Check the connections and make sure the PC is ready to receive data.
BAUD<data par st
9600 8bit EVEN 2
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15.4 Data format FLUXUS F401
• Select the decimal marker to be used for floating-point numbers (point or comma).
• Press ENTER.
This setting depends on the setting of the operating system of the PC.
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FLUXUS F401 15.5 Data structure
Example
Next, the line \DATA is transmitted. Followed by the column titles, see Tab. 15.2, for the
corresponding channel. The measured values are transmitted afterwards.
Example
\DATA
A: \*MEASURE; Q_POS; Q_NEG;
B: \*MEASURE; Q_POS; Q_NEG;
Depending on the storage interval, one data line per activated measuring channel is
transmitted. The line "???" will be transmitted if there are no measured values available
for the storage interval.
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15.5 Data structure FLUXUS F401
Example
With a storage interval of 1 s, 10 lines with "???" will be transmitted if the measure-
ment has been restarted after a 10 s interruption for the positioning of the transducers.
Online transmission
Columns will be created for all quantities appearing during the measurement. The col-
umns Q_POS and Q_NEG remain empty if the totalizers are deactivated.
As the totalizers cannot be activated for the physical quantity "flow velocity", these col-
umns will not be generated.
Offline transmission
During the offline transmission of data, columns will only be created if at least one mea-
sured value is stored in the data set. The columns Q_POS and Q_NEG will not be generat-
ed if the totalizers are deactivated.
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16 Advanced functions
FLUXUS F401 16.1 Low-power mode
16 Advanced functions
16.1 Low-power mode
The low-power mode serves to prolong the battery life of the transmitter.
If the low-power mode is activated, the transmitter switches off for a certain time (resting
phase) after each measurement.
Notice!
While the low-power mode is activated, the totalizers are deactivated.
Notice!
When the measuring mode is changed, the storage rate is reset to the default value.
The storage rate has to be entererd again.
Notice!
If the low-power mode is activated, the data logger is activated as well.
In the low-power mode, the storage rate is the time interval between the starting points of
2 consecutive measurements, see Fig. 16.1.
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16.1 Low-power mode FLUXUS F401
Storage Rate ↕
10 minutes
Notice!
In order to start a measurement, the parameter input has to be completed.
Measuring\...\Low-power mode
storage rate
measuring time
Notice!
When the measuring mode is changed, the storage rate is reset to the default value.
The storage rate has to be entererd again.
Example
If only the volumetric flow rate and one totalizer is stored, approx. 40 000 measure-
ment data can be stored.
storage rate duration until the logger is full at measuring time measurement
continuous measurement per day duration
1s 40 000 : 3600 1/h ~ 11 h 2h approx. 5 days
4h approx. 2 days
5s 40 000 : 720 1/h ~ 55 h 2h approx. 27 days
4h approx. 13 days
If the storing of diagnostic values is additionally activated, see section 14.3, approx.
20 000 measurement data can be stored.
Notice!
In order to start a measurement, the parameter input has to be completed.
Measuring\...\Nightflow mode
Repeat start of
measure = 02:00
• Enter the time when the measurement has to start each day (starting time).
• Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if Nightflow mode = yes is selected.
Meas. duration ↕
1 hour
The lower line displays the time the next measurement starts. The transmitter changes
over to the resting phase.
060↑=31.01./03:00
... m3/h
The starting time of the next resting phase is displayed in the upper line.
>NIGHTFLOW OFF
... m3/h
• In order to deactivate the night-flow mode, scroll with key until NIGHTFLOW OFF is
displayed in the upper line.
• Press ENTER.
The transmitter continues measuring in normal mode. If the night-flow mode is to be acti-
vated again, the measurement has to be started.
Display of measured values
Press key during the measuring time to change the display in the upper line, press
key to change the display in the lower line, see section 9.4.
After finishing the measuring time, the transmitter changes over to the resting phase.
>Goodbye in 30 s
... m3/h
16.3 Totalizers
Notice!
While the low-power mode is activated, the totalizers are deactivated.
Notice!
If the night-flow mode is activated, the totalizers are set to zero when starting a mea-
surement.
The total volume or total mass of the fluid at the measuring point can be determined.
There are 2 totalizers, one for the positive and the other for the negative flow direction.
The unit of measurement used for totalizing corresponds to the volume or mass unit se-
lected for the physical quantity.
The totalizer values can be displayed with up to 11 places, e.g., 74890046.03. For the
adjustment of the decimal places (max. 4), see section 17.8.
Display of the totalizer
• Press key during the measurement to scroll through the upper line and display the
totalizers.
Volume flow
54.5 m3/h
32.5 m3
54.5 m3/h
The totalizer value will be displayed in the upper line (here: the volume which has passed
the measuring point in positive flow direction since the activation of the totalizers).
• Press ENTER while a totalizer is displayed to toggle between the display of the totalizers
for both flow directions.
• Select the command →Clear totalizer in the upper line to reset the flow totalizers
to zero.
• Press ENTER.
Automatic display toggling
The automatic toggling of the totalizer display between positive and negative flow direc-
tion can be set.
• If on is selected, the values of the flow totalizers will be stored and used for the next
measurement.
• If off is selected, the flow totalizers will be reset to zero.
• Press ENTER.
Totalizer overflow
The overflow behavior of the totalizers can be set:
Notice!
The overflow of a totalizer influences all output channels, e.g., data logger, online
transmission of data.
The output sum of both totalizers (throughput Q) transmitted via an output is not
valid after the first overflow (wrapping) of one of the totalizers.
In order to signalize the overflow of a totalizer, an alarm output with the switching
condition QUANT. and the type HOLD has to be activated.
Notice!
If the upper limit is too low, a measurement might be impossible because most of
the measured values will be marked as invalid.
• Select sign to define a cut-off flow depending on the flow direction. One limit is set for
the positive and negative flow velocity.
• Select absolut to define a cut-off flow independent of the flow direction. A limit is set
for the absolute value of the flow velocity.
• Press ENTER.
• Select factory to use the default limit of 2.5 cm/s (0.025 m/s) for the cut-off flow.
• Select user to enter the cut-off flow.
• Press ENTER.
If Cut-off Flow\sign and user are selected, 2 values have to be entered:
• Select the menu item Special Funct. in the program branch Measuring.
• Press ENTER until the menu item ProfileCorr 2.0 is displayed.
• Select a list item (default: on).
• Press ENTER.
Input of the disturbance distance
If With disturbance is selected in the menu item Special Funct.\SYSTEM
settings\Measuring\ProfileCorr 2.0, the disturbance distance has to be
entered in the program branch Parameter.
Disturb.distance
2.3 m
• Select normal to display and output the flow velocity with profile correction.
• Select uncorr. to display and output the flow velocity without profile correction.
• Press ENTER.
If uncorr. is selected, each time the program branch Measuring is selected it will be
requested whether the profile correction is to be used or not.
PROFILE CORR.
>NO< yes
If no is selected, the profile correction will be switched off. All physical quantities will be
calculated with the uncorrected flow velocity.
During the measurement, the designation of the physical quantity is displayed in capital
letters to indicate that the value is uncorrected.
FLOW VELOCITY
2.60 m/s
• Press ENTER.
PROFILE CORR.
>no< YES
If yes is selected, the uncorrected flow velocity will only be used if the flow velocity is se-
lected as physical quantity in the program branch Output Options.
All other physical quantities (volumetric flow rate, mass flow rate, etc.) will be determined
with the corrected flow velocity.
During the measurement, the designation of the physical quantity "flow velocity" is dis-
played in capital letters to indicate that the value is uncorrected.
• Press ENTER.
In both cases, the corrected flow velocity can also be displayed.
Flow Velocity
*U 54.5 m/s
Press key to scroll until the flow velocity is displayed. The uncorrected flow velocity is
marked with an "U".
Uncorrected flow velocities transmitted to a PC are marked with uncorr.
Special Funct.\...\DSP-SignalSnap\AutoSnap
Notice!
The menu item Alarm Output will only be displayed in the program branch
Output Options if a binary output has been installed, see section 13.1.
• Press ENTER until Alarm Output is displayed. Select yes to activate the alarm output.
• Press ENTER.
R1=FUNC<typ mode
Function: MAX
func MAX The alarm will switch if the measured value exceeds
(switching condition) the upper limit.
MIN The alarm will switch if the measured value falls below
the lower limit.
+→- -→+ The alarm will switch if the flow direction changes (sign
change of measured value).
Notice!
If no measurement is made, all alarms will be de-energized, independently of the
programmed switching function.
R1 Input\Mass Flow
• Select the physical quantity to be used for the comparison in the scroll list Input. The
following list items are available for the alarm output R1:
– selected physical quantity
– signal amplitude
– sound speed of the fluid
• Press ENTER.
If the switching condition MAX is selected in the scroll list func:
Example
Example
If the switching condition QUANT. is selected in the scroll list func, the limit of the output
has to be defined:
Notice!
The unit of measurement of the limit is set according to the unit of measurement of
the selected physical quantity.
If the unit of measurement of the physical quantity is changed, the limit has to be
converted and entered again.
Example
Example
Example
If the switching condition MAX or MIN is selected in the scroll list func:
R1 Input\...\Hysterese
• Enter a value for the hysteresis or enter zero to work without hysteresis.
• Press ENTER.
func OFF
typ NON-HOLD
mode NO Cont.
Limit 0.00
Press 3 times key C during the measurement to set all alarm outputs to idle state. Alarm
outputs whose switching condition is still met will be activated again after 1 s. This func-
tion is used to reset alarm outputs of the type HOLD if the switching condition is no longer
met.
By pressing key BRK, the measurement is stopped and the main menu is selected. All
alarm outputs will be de-energized, independently of the programmed idle state.
+ flow + flow
0 0
- -
type NON-HOLD type HOLD
approx. 1 s
reset of the alarm
(3 times key C)
Notice!
There is neither a visual nor an acoustic indication of the alarm output switching.
The alarm state can be displayed after the configuration of the alarm outputs and during
the measurement. This function is activated in Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\
Dialogs/Menus. The activation of this function is recommended when alarm outputs
have to be reconfigured frequently.
If the alarm output indication is activated, the alarm state can be displayed during the
measurement. Press key to scroll through the upper line or key in the lower line
until the alarm state is displayed.
R =
2 MIN
3 +→- -→+
QUANT.
ERROR
Example
R1 =
17 SuperUser mode
The SuperUser mode offers the possibility of an advanced diagnostic of signals and
measured values as well as the definition of additional parameters adapted to the mea-
suring point, in order to achieve better measured values or for experimental work. Spe-
cial features of the SuperUser mode are:
• Default settings will not be used.
• There are no plausibility tests during the parameter entry.
• It is not checked whether the entered parameters are within the limits given by physical
laws and technical data.
• The cut-off flow is not activated.
• A number of sound paths has to be entered.
Some menu items that are not visible in the normal mode are displayed.
Notice!
The SuperUser mode is intended for experienced users with advanced application
knowledge. The parameters can affect the normal measuring mode and lead to
wrong measured values or to a measurement failure when a new measuring point is
set up.
17.1 Activation/deactivation
• Enter the HotCode 071049, see section8.4.
• Press ENTER.
Notice!
Some of the defined parameters are still active after the deactivation of the Supe-
rUser mode.
• Select user to define the profile bounds. If factory is selected, the default profile
bounds will be used and the menu item Calibration will be displayed.
• Press ENTER.
• Enter the max. Reynolds number at which the flow is laminar. The entered number will
be rounded to hundreds.
• Enter zero to use the default value of 1000.
• Press ENTER.
• Enter the min. Reynolds number at which the flow is turbulent. The entered number will
be rounded to hundreds.
• Enter zero to use the default value of 3000.
• Press ENTER.
Special Funct.\...\Calibration\...\Calibration
Example
Notice!
The defined profile bounds are still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser
mode.
All quantities derived from the flow velocity will be calculated with the corrected flow ve-
locity. The correction data will be transmitted to the PC or printer during the online or of-
fline transmission.
Notice!
It will not be displayed that the correction of the flow velocity is active during the
measurement.
Special Funct.\...\Calibration\...\Calibration
• Select on to define the correction data, off to work without correction of the flow veloc-
ity and return to the menu item SYSTEM settings.
Special Funct.\...\Calibration\...\Calibration\Slope
• If on is selected, enter the slope. The input 0.0 deactivates the correction.
• Press ENTER.
Special Funct.\...\Calibration\...\Calibration\Offset
Example
Slope: 1.1
Offset: -10.0 cm/s = -0.1 m/s
If a flow velocity v = 5 m/s is measured, before the calculation of the derived quantities,
it will be corrected as follows:
vcor = 1.1 · 5 m/s - 0.1 m/s = 5.4 m/s
Example
Slope: -1.0
Offset: 0.0
Only the sign of the measured values changes.
Notice!
The correction data will only be stored when a measurement is started. If the trans-
mitter is switched off without starting a measurement, the entered correction data
will be lost.
Notice!
The correction of the flow velocity is still active after the deactivation of the Supe-
rUser mode.
Measuring time
5 s
Notice!
If a measuring time < 5 s is entered, the battery life of the transmitter is reduced.
• Select yes to enter a starting and measuring time and no to define the measuring and
resting phase for the night-flow mode.
• Press ENTER.
Start of measure
>SETUP< asap
• Select asap to start the user-defined cycle with the next full minute and setup to de-
fine the starting time.
• Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if no is selected in the menu item Daily repeat.
Start of measure
02:00
Meas. duration ↕
1 hour
Sleep duration ↕
1 hour
Notice!
The limit of the signal amplification is still active after the deactivation of the Supe-
rUser mode.
• Enter for each measuring channel the fixed upper limit of the sound speed. Enter zero
to use the default value of 1848 m/s.
• Press ENTER.
Example
It is possible to display the valid range for the sound speed (SS) in the lower line within
the program branch Measuring during the measurement. The second value (here:
2146 m/s) corresponds to the upper limit at the operating point.
GAIN=91dB
SS=1038/2146 m/s
Notice!
The defined upper limit of the sound speed remains activated after the deactivation
of the SuperUser mode.
Notice!
The number of decimal places and the max. value defined here only affect the dis-
play of the totalizers.
Notice!
The manual reset of the totalizers is still active after the deactivation of the Supe-
rUser mode.
ΣQ 13.2 m3
display explanation
c sound speed
fluid density
18 Settings
18.1 Dialogs and menus
Notice!
The settings will be stored at the end of the dialog. If the menu item is quit by press-
ing key BRK, the changes will not be stored.
• Select on if the pipe circumference is to be entered instead of the pipe diameter in the
program branch Parameter.
• Press ENTER.
If on is selected for Pipe Circumfer., the outer pipe diameter will still be requested in
the program branch Parameter.
• In order to select the menu item Pipe Circumfer., enter zero.
• Press ENTER.
The value displayed in Pipe Circumfer. is calculated on the basis of the last dis-
played value of the outer pipe diameter.
Example: 100 mm . π = 314.2 mm
• Enter the pipe circumference. The limits for the pipe circumference are calculated on
the basis of the limits for the outer pipe diameter.
• Press ENTER.
During the next scroll through the program branch Parameter, the outer pipe diameter
that corresponds to the entered pipe circumference will be displayed.
Example: 180 mm : π = 57.3 mm
Notice!
The edition of the pipe circumference is only temporarily. When the transmitter
switches back to the display of the pipe circumference (internal recalculation), slight
rounding errors may occur.
Example
• Select (1234) if the measuring point is to be identified only by numbers, point and hy-
phen.
• Select (↑↓← →) if the measuring point is to be designated with ASCII characters.
• Press ENTER.
Transd. Distance
(50.8) 50.0 mm
• Select damping if the damping factor is to be used as the error delay. Select edit to ac-
tivate the menu item Error-val. delay in the program branch Output Options.
From now on, the error delay can be entered in the program branch Output Options.
• Press ENTER.
• Select on or off.
• Press ENTER.
If on is selected, the absolute pressure pa will be displayed/input/transmitted.
If off is selected, the relative pressure pg will be displayed/input/transmitted.
pg = pa - 1.01 bar
The pressure and its unit of measurement will, e.g., be displayed in the program branch
Parameter. It is followed by the selected pressure, indicated in parentheses:
a – absolute pressure
g – relative pressure
Fluid pressure
1.00 bar(a)
Notice!
The settings will be stored at the end of the dialog. If the menu item is quit by press-
ing key BRK, the changes will not be stored.
• Select yes if the measured sound speed is to be compared to the theoretical or expect-
ed value.
• Press ENTER.
The difference δc = cmea - cstored between the two sound speeds will be displayed in the
lower line during the measurement. cstored is the sound speed of the reference fluid
stored in the database.
• Press key during the measurement to scroll to the display of δc.
• Select normal to display and transmit the profile corrected flow values, uncorr. to
display and output the flow values without flow profile correction.
• Press ENTER.
For further information, see section 16.8.
An upper limit for the flow velocity can be entered, see section 16.5.
• Enter zero to deactivate the flow velocity check.
• Press ENTER.
• Select on to keep the previous totalizer values after a restart of the measurement.
• Select off to reset the totalizers to zero after a restart of the measurement.
• Press ENTER.
It is possible to set a time period after which the display toggles between the positive and
the negative totalizer during the measurement.
• Enter a time interval between 0 (off) and 5 s.
• Press ENTER.
This display will not be indicated if the low-power mode is activated.
The activation of the turbulence mode can enhance the signal quality if the flow is highly
turbulent (e.g., in the vicinity of an elbow or valve). An SNR value of min. 6 dB is required
during the measurement.
• Select on to activate the turbulence mode.
• Press ENTER.
• Press ENTER.
It is possible to reset the display to medium contrast by means of a HotCode.
• Enter the HotCode 555000, see section 8.4.
Notice!
After an initialization of the transmitter, the display is reset to medium contrast.
An error message will be displayed if a reserved number has been entered (e.g., a
HotCode for language selection).
INVALID CODE !
909049
Notice!
Do not forget the program code!
INPUT BREAK_CODE
CODE: 000000
INPUT BREAK_CODE
INVALID CODE !
If a command is selected:
In order to execute a command, it is sufficient to enter the first 3 digits of the program
code (= Access Code).
• Enter the first 3 digits of the program code with the keys and .
• Press ENTER.
At first, 000000 is displayed. If the program code starts with 000, ENTER can be
pressed immediately.
Annex
A Menu structure
Program branches
Consistency check
Instrument information
Program code
Parameter input
(see chapter 9)
Main menu
Parameter
Outer Diameter
Wall Thickness
Pipe Material
Lining
yes no
Lining
Liner Thickness
Roughness
Disturb.distance [1]
Medium
Medium Temperat.
Transducer Type
→ Transd. Data 1
…
→ Transd. Data 6
Legend
[1] only if With disturbance is selected
in the menu item Special Funct.\
SYSTEM settings\Measuring\
ProfileCorr 2.0
Measurement settings
(see chapter 9)
Main menu
Output Options
Physic. Quant.
Unit of measurement
Damping
Data logger
(see chapter 14)
Store Meas.Data
Storing
Ringbuffer yes no
Storage Rate
yes no
Storage mode
sample average
3 Main menu
Quantity Storage
Special Funct.
one both
Store diagnostic
Measurement start
(see chapter 9)
Main menu
Measuring
Meas.Point No.:
Signal test
Measurement display
BRK
Measurement stop
Legend
[1] this will only be displayed if uncorr. is selected in the menu item Special
Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Flow Velocity
[2] this will only be displayed if Enable NoiseTrek has not been actived in the
menu item Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring
ENTER until
SYSTEM settings
Current Loop
Proc. outputs
Zero-Scale Val.
→ Current
→ Binary
Full-Scale Val.
yes no
Source item
Output range
Error-value
Active loop
Output Test
SuperUser mode
(see chapter 17)
Main menu
Special Funct.
SYSTEM settings
Calibration Measuring
Miscellaneous
factory user
ENTER until
Laminar flow
Gain threshold
Turbulent flow
Bad soundspeed
Calibration → thresh.
→ offset
→ Automatic
→ Fixed to 0 digit
off on
off on
off on
Alarm output
(see chapter 16)
1 Main menu
Special Funct.
SYSTEM settings
Proc. outputs
Install Output
→ Binary
2 Main menu
enable
→ Volume flow
→ Signal amplitude
→ c-Medium
→ SCNR
High Limit:
R1 Hysterese
B Units of measurement
Length/roughness
mm millimeter
inch inch
Temperature
°C degree Celsius
°F degree Fahrenheit
Pressure
Density
Sound speed
Kinematic viscosity
1 mm²/s = 1 cSt
Flow velocity
1 lb = 453.59237 g
1 t = 1000 kg
C Reference
The following tables provide assistance for the user. The accuracy of the data depends
on the composition, temperature and processing of the material. FLEXIM does not as-
sume liability for any inaccuracies.
The sound speed depends on the composition and the manufacturing process of the ma-
terial. The sound speed of alloys and cast materials fluctuates strongly. The values only
serve as an orientation.
rusted 1…1.5
encrusted 1.5…3
fluid temperature fluid pressure sound speed density specific heat capacity1
[°C] [bar] [m/s] [kg/m³] [kJ/kg/K-1]
D Conformity declarations