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EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08           

Flomotion 

Systems, 

Inc. 

 

             EM6100

 

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Enter the lower flow rate value in window M68 and the higher flow rate value in window M69.    Enter 
the frequency range in window M67.     
For example, assume that the flow rate varies in a range from 0 GPM to 3000 GPM, and an output 
signal is at a maximum frequency of 1000Hz, the minimum of 200Hz is going to be required for other 
instrumentation. The user should enter 0 in M68 and 3000 in M69, and enter 200 and 1000 in window 
M67.     
Please note that the user has to make the selection with OCT setups in window M78 by selecting the 
13th option reading like ‘FO output’ to direct the frequency output to the OCT OUTPUT hardware 
device. 
 

§3.16 How to use the Totalizer Pulse Output 

The totalizer output will produce a pulse output with every unit flow of the totalizer.     
Refer §3.4 and §3.5 for the setups of the totalizer units and multiplier.     
The totalizer pulse output can only be realized by mapping the pulse output to the OCT or BUZZER 
hardware devices.     
For example, assume that the POS totalizer pulse output is needed, and every pulse should represent 
0.1cubic meter of liquid flow; the pulse output will be mapped to the internal Buzzer, so that with every 
0.1 cubic meter of flow the BUZZER will beep for a while. 
The following setups should be taken / performed:       
(1) Select the unit Cubic Meter under window M32.   
(2) Select the Multiplier as ‘2. X0.1’ under window M33.   
(3) Select the output option ‘9. POS INT Pulse’ under window M77. (INT stands for totalized) 
 

§3.17 How to produce an alarm signal 

There are 2 types of hardware alarm signals that are available with this instrument. One is the Buzzer, 
and the other is the OCT output.     
Both for the Buzzer and OCT output the triggering sources of the event include the following:   
(1) Alarms on when there is no receiving signal. 
(2) Alarms on when there is poor signal received.   
(3) Alarms on when the flow meter is not in normal measurement modes.   
(4) Alarms on reverse flow.   
(5) Alarms on the overflow of the Frequency Output. 
(6) Alarms on when the flow is out of a designated range set by the user. 
 
There are two out-of-normal-range alarms in this instrument. They are called #1 Alarm and #2 Alarm. 
The flow range can be user-configurable through M73, M74, M75, M76.     
 

Summary of Contents for EM6100

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Page 2: ...EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver 8 08 Flomotion Systems Inc EM6100 2 ...

Page 3: ...ms Inc EM6100 3 EM6100 Portable Handheld Ultrasonic Transit Time Flow Meter DECEMBER 2010 Flomotion Systems Inc 165 Creekside Drive Suite 112 Buffalo NY 14228 2103 Toll Free 800 909 3569 Tel 716 691 3941 Fax 716 691 1253 info FlomotionSystems com www FlomotionSystems com ...

Page 4: ...2 8 1 Transducers Spacing 19 2 8 2 V method Installation 20 2 8 3 Z method Installation 20 2 8 4 W method Installation 21 2 9 Installation Checkup 22 2 9 1 Signal Strength 22 2 9 2 Signal Quality 22 2 9 3 Total Transit Time and Delta Time 22 2 9 4 Time Ratio between the Measured Total Transit Time and the Calculated Time 23 3 How To 24 3 1 How to judge if the instrument is working properly 24 3 2 ...

Page 5: ...28 3 22 How to use the RS232 serial interface 28 3 23 How to view the Date Totalizers 29 3 24 How to use the Working Timer 29 3 25 How to use the manual totalizer 29 3 26 How to check the ESN and other minor details 29 3 27 How to know how long the battery will last 29 3 28 How to charge the built in battery 29 4 Menu Window Details 30 5 Troubleshooting 35 5 1 Power on Error Displays and Counter M...

Page 6: ...low meter features ease of operation high accuracy and outstanding reliability while the software provides a very user friendly interface and many more functions It employs a patented balanced lower voltage multi pulse igniting circuit which increases the anti interference ability so that the flow meter will work properly even in demanding industrial environments such as those with power frequency...

Page 7: ... transverses the pipe four times or in Z method where the transducers are mounted on opposite sides of the pipe and the sound crosses the pipe once This selection of the mounting method depends on pipe and liquid characteristics The flow meter operates by alternately transmitting and receiving a frequency modulated burst of sound energy between the two transducers and measuring the transit time th...

Page 8: ...EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver 8 08 Flomotion Systems Inc EM6100 8 1 4 Parts Identification Converter ...

Page 9: ...EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver 8 08 Flomotion Systems Inc EM6100 9 ...

Page 10: ...further information please consult the manufacturer for assistance 1 6 Data Integrity and Built in Time Keeper All user inputted configuration values are retained in the built in non volatile flash memory that can store them for over 100 years even if power is lost or turned off Password protection is provided to avoid inadvertent configuration changes or totalizer resets A time keeper is integrat...

Page 11: ...allon Imperial Gallon Oil Barrel USA Liquid Barrel Imperial Liquid Barrel Million USA Gallons User configurable Totalizer 7 digit totals for net positive and negative flow respectively Liquid Types Virtually all liquids Security Setup values Modification Lockout Access code needs unlocking Display Alphanumeric 4x16 character back lit LCD Communication Interface RS 232C baud rate from 75 to 57600 P...

Page 12: ...erefore there should be no over recharging problem That means the charging progress can last very long The charger can be connected to the handset all the time when an around the clock measurement is required When fully recharged the terminal voltage reaches around 4 25V The terminal voltage is displayed on window M07 When the battery is nearly consumed the battery voltage drops to below 3V The us...

Page 13: ...LCD display When the transducers have been adjusted on the pipe by the user the flow meter will re adjust the signal automatically Any user entered configuration value will be retained into the NVRAM of the flow meter until it is modified by the user 2 3 Keypad The keypad for the operation of the flow meter has 16 2 keys as shown by the right diagram Keys 0 9 and are keys to enter numbers Key is t...

Page 14: ...current window is on M11 and the user is going to enter 219 2345 as the pipe outer diameter the user can get the numbers entered by pressing the following serial keys 2 1 9 2 3 4 5 ENT For the option selection windows the user should first press the ENT key to a selection modification mode and then select the relevant options by pressing the and keys or the digit keys to select the option with a n...

Page 15: ...ersion of the software The major reason why the menu windows are arranged in this way is that the software programmer hopes that the menu window arrangement for this version has the highest compatibility with the previous versions of the flow meter software This will make it easier for the former version users with this flow meter series 2 6 Steps to Configure the Parameters The following paramete...

Page 16: ...ansducer type and then press ENT key 7 Press key to enter M24 window press ENT key to enter the option selection mode use keys and to scroll up and down to the proper transducer mounting method and then press ENT key 8 Press key to enter M24 window to install the transducers on the pipe and then press ENT key to go to M01 for the results The first time users may need some time to get familiar with...

Page 17: ... plumbing system would be advisable An optimum location would be defined as a straight pipe length full of liquid that is to be measured The piping can be in vertical or horizontal position The following table shows examples of optimum locations Principles to selection of an optimum location 1 Install the transducers on a longer length of the straight pipe The longer the better and make sure that ...

Page 18: ...ouling thickness as part of the liner for a better result 4 Some pipes have a kind of plastic liner and between the outer pipe and the liner there may be a certain thickness difference that will prevent the ultrasonic waves from direct traveling Such conditions will make the measurement very difficult Whenever possible try to avoid this kind of pipes If impossible try our plug in transducers that ...

Page 19: ...nsducers 1 Locate an optimum position where the straight pipe length is sufficient and where pipes are in a favorable condition e g newer pipes with no rust and ease of operation 2 Clean any dust and rust For a better result polishing the pipe with a sander is strongly recommended 3 Apply adequate coupler to the spot where the transducers are to be installed and leave no gap between the pipe surfa...

Page 20: ...method Installation V method installation is the most widely used mode for daily measurement with pipe inner diameters ranging from 0 75 in to 12 in It is also called reflective mode or method 2 8 3 Z method Installation Z method is commonly used when the pipe diameter is between 12 in and 120 in ...

Page 21: ...EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver 8 08 Flomotion Systems Inc EM6100 21 2 8 4 W method Installation W method is usually used on plastic pipes with a diameter from 0 75 in to 4 in ...

Page 22: ...lower than 700 2 Try to polish the outer surface of the pipe and apply more coupler to increase the signal strength 3 Adjust the transducers both vertically and horizontally while checking the varying signal strength stop at the highest position and then check the transducers spacing to make sure the transducers spacing is the same as what the M25 shows 2 9 2 Signal Quality Signal quality is indic...

Page 23: ...d Time This ratio would be used to check the transducer installation If the pipe parameters are entered correctly and the transducers are installed properly the value for this ratio should be in the range of 100 3 If this range is exceeded the user should check 1 If the pipe parameters are correctly entered 2 If the actual spacing of the transducers is right and the same as what the window M25 sho...

Page 24: ...transducers to the BLUE transducers if the displayed value is NEGATIVE the direction will be from the BLUE transducers to the RED transducers 3 3 How to change between units systems Use menu window M30 for the selection of unit system in English or Metric system 3 4 How to select a required flow rate unit Use menu window M31 to select the flow unit first and then the timing unit 3 5 How to use the...

Page 25: ...ings a more stable effect But bigger damper numbers will prevent the instrument from acting quickly Numbers 0 to 10 are commonly used for the damper value 3 10 How to use the zero cutoff function The number displayed in window M41 is called the low cutoff value The flow meter will replace these flow rate values that are absolutely less than the low cutoff value with 0 This means the flow meter wil...

Page 26: ...y 3 14 How to use the built in data logger The data logger has a space of 24K bytes of memory which will hold about 2000 lines of data Use M50 to turn on the logger and for the selection for the items that is going to be logged Use M51 for the times when the logging begins and at how long an interval sustains and how long the data logging will last Use M52 for the direction of logging data The def...

Page 27: ...ces For example assume that the POS totalizer pulse output is needed and every pulse should represent 0 1cubic meter of liquid flow the pulse output will be mapped to the internal Buzzer so that with every 0 1 cubic meter of flow the BUZZER will beep for a while The following setups should be taken performed 1 Select the unit Cubic Meter under window M32 2 Select the Multiplier as 2 X0 1 under win...

Page 28: ...e M78 for the setups Please make sure that the Frequency Output shares the OCT The OCT output shares pins with the RS 232C interface and the terminal is at Pin 6 and the ground is at Pin 6 3 20 How to modify the built in calendar No modification on the built in calendar will be needed in most cases The calendar runs on insignificant amount of power supply Modification will be required only in such...

Page 29: ...ual totalizer Use M28 for the manual totalizer Press ENT key to start and stop the totalizer 3 26 How to check the ESN and other minor details Every set of the EM6100 series flow meter utilizes a unique ESN to identify the meter The ESN is an 8 digit number that provides the information of version and manufacturing date The user can also employ the ESN for instrumentation management The ESN is dis...

Page 30: ...ow velocity signal strength signal quality and working status M10 Window for entering the outer perimeter of the pipe M11 Window for entering the outer diameter of the pipe 0 to 6000 mm is the allowed range of the value M12 Window for entering pipe wall thickness M13 Window for entering the inner diameter of the pipe M14 Window for selecting pipe material Standard pipe materials that the user need...

Page 31: ...rameters should be entered following M24 Window for selecting the transducer mounting methods Four methods can be selected 0 V method 1 Z method 2 N method 3 W method M25 Display the transducer mounting spacing M26 Entry to store the parameter configuration into the internal NVRAM M27 Entry to load one set of saved parameters M28 Select YES or NO for the instrument to determine whether or not to h...

Page 32: ...he user and restore the zero point set by the manufacturer M44 Set up a manual flow bias Generally this value should be 0 M45 Scale factor for the instrument The default value is 1 Keep this value as 1 when no user calibration has been made M46 Network environment Identification Number Any integer can be entered except 13 0DH carriage return 10 0AH line feeding 42 2AH 38 65535 Every set of the ins...

Page 33: ...be cleared by pressing ENT key and then select YES M73 Enter Lower Flow Rate value that will trigger the 1 Alarm There are two virtual alarms in the system By virtual we mean that the user must redirect the output of the alarms by setting up the output hardware in M78 and M77 M74 Enter the higher flow rate value that will trigger the 1 Alarm M75 Enter the lower flow rate value that will trigger th...

Page 34: ...me difference M94 Displays the Reynolds number and the pipe factor used by the flow rate program M95 Not used M96 Not used M97 Command to record the pipe parameters entered by the user either to the built in data logger or to RS 232C serial interface M98 Command to record the diagnostic information either to the built in data logger or to RS 232C serial interface M99 Command to copy the current di...

Page 35: ...ault state Timer Slow Error Timer Fast Error Problem with the timer keeper or the crystal oscillator 1 Power on again 2 Contact with factory Date Time Error Number errors with the calendar Initialize the calendar by menu window M61 Reboot repetitively Hardware problems Contact the factory 5 2 Error Codes Causes and Solutions The EM6100 series ultrasonic flow meter will show Error Code in the lower...

Page 36: ...Over The actual frequency for the Frequency Output is out of the range set by the user Check the value entered at M66 M67 M68 and M69 and try to enter a larger value on M69 F System RAM Error Date Time Error CPU or IRQ Error ROM Parity Error 1 Temporary problems with RAM RTC 2 Permanent problems with hardware 1 power on again 2 contact factory 1 2 3 Adjusting Gain Instrument is in the progress of ...

Page 37: ...offset value wrongly entered by the user in M44 Enter 0 in M44 b Problem with transducer installation c There is a Zero Point Try to zero the instrument by using M42 and make sure that the flow inside the pipe should be standstill 3 The battery can not work as long as the time period as indicated by M07 a Battery should be replaced due to the end of the service life b Newly changed battery does no...

Page 38: ...ntegrates a standard RS 232C communication interface and a complete set of communication protocols that are compatible with that of the Fuji s ultrasonic flow meter 6 1 Interface Pin out Definition Pin 1 for battery recharge positive input 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 not used 5 GND 6 OCT output 7 not used 8 for battery recharge negative input 9 RING input for connecting a MODEM ...

Page 39: ...dddddddE d CR LF DID CR Return Identification Number ddddd CR LF DL CR Return signal strength and quality S ddd ddd Q dd CR LF DT CR Return date and time yy mm dd hh mm ss CR LF M CR Send a key value as if a key is pressed LCD CR Return the current window display FOdddd CR Force the FO output with a frequency in dddd Hz ESN CR Return the ESN for the instrument Dddddddd CR LF OK CR Response from a ...

Page 40: ...at DI CR would return 1234567E 0m3 CR LF the string in hexadecimal is 2BH 31H 32H 33H 34H 35H 36H 37H 45H 2BH 30H 6DH 33H 20H 0DH 0AH then PDI CR would return 1234567E 0m3 F7 CR LF acts as the starter of check sum which is yielded by adding up the string 2BH 31H 32H 33H 34H 35H 36H 37H 45H 2BH 30H 6DH 33H 20H Please note that there will be SPACES 20H before 2 Prefix W The prefix W should be used i...

Page 41: ... The combined command would be W4321DQD DV DI CR and the result would be 1 234567E 12m3 d CR 3 1235926E 00m s CR 1234567E 0m3 CR 6 4 Codes for the Keypad The codes for the keypad should be used when the instrument is connected with other terminals that operate the instrument by transmitting the M command along with the keypad code By this function remote operation of this instrument can be realize...

Page 42: ...re failure of the instrument we recommend that our customers send back the instrument to our factory for service due to the fact that the instrument is made of microprocessors and it will be difficult to perform field maintenance Before sending back the instrument please try to contact the factory first to make sure what the problem is For other operational problems please contact our service depa...

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