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AVFM 5.0 Area-Velocity Flow Meter

INDEX

CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................ 4

FUNCTION

TEST .............................................................................................. 4

KEYPAD

SYSTEM ............................................................................................ 6

CALIBRATION

MENU ..................................................................................... 7

MESSAGE .......................................................................................................... 8

STATUS ............................................................................................................. 8

PASSWORD ....................................................................................................... 9

UNITS/MODE .................................................................................................. 10

CALIBRATION................................................................................................ 11

RELAY

PARAMETERS .................................................................................. 15

SPECIAL

FUNCTIONS ................................................................................... 16

INSTALLATION

SENSOR

LOCATION ...................................................... 18

ENCLOSURE

INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 22

FIELD

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 24

APPLICATIONS

HOTLINE ............................................................................ 26

PRODUCT

RETURN

PROCEDURE ............................................................... 27

AREA-VELOCITY

FLOW

DATA

SHEET ..................................................... 28

APPENDIX

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OPTIONS ............................................................................... 30

DATA

LOGGING

PTIONAL

) ......................................................................... 36

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 38

IMPORTANT NOTE: This instrument is manufactured and calibrated to meet product specifications.
Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation. Any unauthorized repairs or
modifications may result in a suspension of the warranty.

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Page 1: ...www greyline com USER S GUIDE Installation Operation Instructions Area Velocity Flow Meter Model AVFM 5 0 Manual Series A 1 5 ...

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Page 4: ...ION 22 FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING 24 APPLICATIONS HOTLINE 26 PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE 27 AREA VELOCITY FLOW DATA SHEET 28 APPENDIX A OPTIONS 30 DATA LOGGING OPTIONAL 36 SPECIFICATIONS 38 IMPORTANT NOTE This instrument is manufactured and calibrated to meet product specifications Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation Any unauthorized repairs or modifications may result in a...

Page 5: ...rent fuse or circuit breaker in the building in close proximity to the equipment that is marked as the disconnect switch Risk of electric shock Loosen cover screw to access connections Only qualified personnel should access connections Note Use of instrumentation over 40 C ambient requires special field wiring Note User replaceable fuse is 2 Amp 250V T2AL250V FUNCTION TEST Connect the sensor to th...

Page 6: ...CTIONS HEATER OPTION AC L N NO C NC NO C NC 4 20mA FLOW RLY2 RLY1 AC GROUND TRANSDUCER GND NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO RLY3 RLY4 RLY5 RLY6 EXTRA RELAYS OPTION 4 20mA VELOCITY VELOCITY 4 20mA LEVEL LEVEL SENSOR GND RCVR GND TMTR GND GRN WHT BLK ...

Page 7: ... the four directions to leave a menu box Pressing a corresponding keypad arrow will move to the next item in the direction shown Move the cursor underline under numerals and increase or decrease numerals with the and keys To store calibration values permanently even through power interruptions press ...

Page 8: ... Direction Off Cal Constant 1 000 Restore Defaults NO New Password 0000 Data Logging Log Site ID 0 Mode Flow Set Date Feb 18 2010 Set Time 11 27 40 Interval 10sec Log Logging Configuration Doppler 1 15 Logger 1 16T Relays 2 Analog Out 3 Utility Board 1 18 13 Sonar 1 06 Channel Setup Type Round Max Height 0 75ft Menu Selections Units Mode Calibration Channel Setup Relay Parameters Data Logging Spec...

Page 9: ...e RUN display to view instrument status Velocity Will be displayed in ft sec or m sec Level Is displayed in the selected units Tot Displays the current totalizer reading Signal Cutoff Adjust the setting in percent to suppress flow readings at zero flow when fluid swirling or pipe vibration may cause the instrument to continue reading Example Signal Cutoff at 5 will force the display and outputs to...

Page 10: ...from 0000 to 9999 prevents unauthorized access to the Calibration menu From the Run display press to get to Password Factory default password is 0000 and if it has not been changed press to proceed to the Menu Selections screen If a password is required press to place the cursor under the first digit and or to set the number then to the second digit etc Press or to proceed to the Menu Selections s...

Page 11: ...ss the to store your selection Press the key to move the symbol to each subsequent menu item and the to save your selections Note the volume selection bbl denotes U S barrels Temperature press then to select C or F Press or to return to the Menu Selections screen Units Mode Mode Flow Linear in Volume USG Time min Temperature C Units Mode Mode Flow Linear i ft m mm n Units Mode Volume US ft3 bbl L ...

Page 12: ... Level 0V Level Optional for QZ02L A type transducer Press and enter the level value for 4mA MaxRg Only for PZ12LP QZ02L B type transducer Press and enter the zero water level distance from the PZ12 LP sensor to the zero water level MinRg Only for PZ12LP QZ02L B type transducer Press and enter the max level distance from the PZ12 LP sensor to the max water level Min Vel Press and enter a minimum v...

Page 13: ...mping to stabilize readings under turbulent flow readings or to reject spurious level readings Decrease for faster response to changes in flow LOE Time Press and enter the number of seconds allowed without receiving an echo before the AVFM 5 0 displays ECHO LOSS and Control relays change state as calibrated under Relay Parameters Press from the Calibration display to return to Menu Selections SENS...

Page 14: ...or rectangular channels Enter the channel width Trapezoid Select Trapezoid for trapezoidal shaped channels Specify the Width and Slope of the channel as shown in the following illustration Egg Select Egg for Egg shaped channels Enter the Max Height of the channel Channel Setup Type Round Max Height 0 75ft R 3R R 2 2R HEIGHT 3R TRAPEZOIDAL CHANNEL y WIDTH x SLOPE x y ...

Page 15: ...for some levels Note The custom channel will interpolate widths between entry points Width Enter the measured width of the channel at the level shown Note To enter 0 width you must press and then to store a 0 width data point Level Displays the level of the channel for each increment and width entry Note Custom channel data in equal width increments with variable height measurements must be conver...

Page 16: ...te samplers chlorinators or totalizers Minimum time between pulses is 2 25 seconds and pulse duration is 350 milliseconds Return to Relay and enter settings for each relay Velocity On Position the cursor under the numerals and press or to set digits to the relay On set point Off set digits to the Off set point Level On Position the cursor under the numerals and press or to set digits to the relay ...

Page 17: ...rse flow Flo Direction Select On to enable flow direction measurement Select Off to disable flow direction measurement Select Invert to invert the sense of the flow measurement Cal Constant Scales the velocity reading Set to 1 000 for QZ02L transducer Restore Defaults Select Yes and press to erase all user settings and return the instrument to factory default settings New Password Select any numbe...

Page 18: ...nimum and press to simulate minimum Flow Level and Velocity and to output 4mA 0V to the analog channels To simulate intermediate Flow Level and Velocity set Test to Actual and then enter a value for the Level and Velocity The Flow calculation analog outputs and control relays will respond to the simulated values Simulation Test Actual Level 0 00in Velocity 10ft s Flow 1982 88USG m 4 20mA Level 20 ...

Page 19: ...ad level and 10 times the channel width from these flow disturbances QZ02L VELOCITY LEVEL SENSOR MOUNTING Mount the QZ02L sensor with the stainless steel bracket and hardware supplied Ensure that the sensor is parallel to the water surface check with a level Mount with the tapered end of the sensor pointing upstream and the sensor cable pointing downstream Clip or tie wrap the sensor cable securel...

Page 20: ...Page 19 AVFM 5 0 Area Velocity Flow Meter GOOD BAD SENSOR END VIEW SENSOR END VIEW SENSOR END VIEW SENSOR END VIEW SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR FLOW SENSOR FLOW ...

Page 21: ...lockwise to expand the bracket and secure to the pipe wall by friction fit Insert the sensor into the mounting bracket and tie wrap the sensor cable securely to the pipe band using the holes provided OPTIONAL QZ02L DP VELOCITY SENSOR MOUNTING Mount the velocity sensor at or near the bottom of the channel or pipe in a position where it will be continuously submerged The QZ02L DP velocity sensor doe...

Page 22: ...r in an unobstructed position at least 8 203 2 mm above the high water level Install the stainless steel mounting bracket in a horizontal position check with a level and then insert the PZ12 LP sensor PZ12 LP SENSOR MB12 MOUNTING BRACKET WATER PZ12 LP PZ12 LP MANHOLE MOUNTING PZ12 LP WATER PZ12 LP PIPE MOUNTING QZ02L DP VELOCITY SENSOR ...

Page 23: ...R 1 Open hinged enclosure cover 2 Insert 8 screws supplied through the four enclosure mounting holes to secure the enclosure to the wall or mounting stand Additional conduit holes can be cut in the bottom of the enclosure with a hole saw or Greenlee type hole cutter DO NOT make conduit wiring entries into the top of the enclosure Note This non metallic enclosure does not automatically provide grou...

Page 24: ...ty Flow Meter FUSE REPLACEMENT 1 Turn OFF power 2 Loosen cover screw and open 3 Remove power module 4 Locate fuse on Power Board 5 Replace fuse with 2 AMP 250V 5 x 20mm fuse 6 Reinstall power module into chassis Fuse POWER MODULE ...

Page 25: ... separately Note Selecting Defaults in the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu will return the instrument to as shipped factory settings LEVEL QZ02L SENSOR SYMPTOMS FAULTS SOLUTIONS EC bar graph at zero very turbulent flow Increase LOE time SPECIAL FUNCTION very aerated flow relocate sensor or use PZ12 LP sensor not level level sensor with Bullseye level sediment dirt grease build up on sensor clean sensor with...

Page 26: ...With a multimeter perform resistance checks for each set of wires One single loose terminal may cause false readings Test across shield and core of each wire TMTR black white and RCVR black Resistance should be approximately 82 5K ohms for any cable length High readings indicate an open circuit and low readings indicate a short or partial short in the sensor cable ...

Page 27: ...Sales Representative write to Greyline or phone the Applications Hotline below United States Tel 315 788 9500 Fax 315 764 0419 Canada Tel 613 938 8956 Fax 613 938 4857 Toll Free 888 473 9546 Email info greyline com Web Site www greyline com Greyline Instruments Inc Canada USA 16456 Sixsmith Drive 105 Water Street Long Sault Ont K0C 1P0 Massena NY 13662 ...

Page 28: ...an the Sensor Product Important unclean products will not be serviced and will be returned to the sender at their expense 1 Rinse sensor and cable to remove debris 2 If the sensor has been exposed to sewage immerse both sensor and cable in a solution of 1 part household bleach Javex Clorox etc to 20 parts water for 5 minutes Important do not immerse open end of sensor cable 3 Dry with paper towels...

Page 29: ..._______ Elec Class _____________________________ Type of Pump _________________________ Distance from nearest Pump Controlling Valve Orifice or open Discharge ___________________ Model Type _________________________ Power Input _________________________ Calibrated Range ___________________________ Indication _________________________ Operating Temp ___________________________ Alarm _______________...

Page 30: ...ong with a copy of your invoice This warranty does not cover damages due to improper installation or handling acts of nature or unauthorized service Modifications to or tampering with any part shall void this warranty This warranty does not cover any equipment used in connection with the product or consequential damages due to a defect in the product All implied warranties are limited to the durat...

Page 31: ...n three RG174U coaxial cables in a metal conduit Extended sensor cable can be installed in conduit for mechanical protection Recommended installation with a metal junction box is illustrated below COAXIAL CABLE PREPARATION VXC Doppler sensor cable can be cut and spliced up to a maximum length of 500 ft 152 m Cable ends must be prepared as illustrated below OPTION VJB SENSOR CABLE JUNCTION BOX NEMA...

Page 32: ... 5 0 Area Velocity Flow Meter SENSOR CABLE JUNCTION BOX OPTION VJB Optional Watertight steel NEMA4 IP55 Junction Boxes with terminal strips are available from Greyline Instruments DIMENSIONS OPTION VJB JUNCTION BOX ...

Page 33: ...om the nominal band size Stainless steel bracket for Sensor mounting Pre drilled for tie wraps included to secure Sensor cable VSJ PIPE MOUNTING BAND BAND ADJUSTMENT JACK SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET Mounting Instructions Install the stainless steel pipe band with the sensor mounting bracket at the invert bottom of the pipe Ensure that the sensor bracket is parallel to the water surface check with a le...

Page 34: ...ers must be installed in a non hazardous location NOTE BARRIER EQUIPPED UNITS ARE FACTORY WIRED WITH GROUND THROUGH THE INSTRUMENT CHASSIS NON HAZARDOUS LOCATION HAZARDOUS LOCATION CLASS I GROUPS C D CLASS II GROUPS E F G CLASS III 3 1 3 1 4 2 4 2 STAHL 9001 02 093 390 101 STAHL 9001 02 093 390 101 3 1 4 2 STAHL 9001 02 093 390 101 9 6V 27 ohms TRANSDUCER GND AVFM 5 0 DRAWING NO GN3SPEC INST 01 NO...

Page 35: ... instrument electronics in direct sunlight Overheating will reduce the life of electronic components and condensate may form during the heat cool cycles and cause electrical shorts TO AC POWER SUPPLY Note Exposure to direct sunlight can cause overheating and moisture condensation which will reduce the operating life of electronics Protect Instruments from direct sunlight with this iridite finished...

Page 36: ...y across the face plastic surface of the sensor Allow 15 seconds for the AVFM 5 0 to process the signal and display a flow value CONNECTIONS POWER INPUT Connect 9 32VDC to the and terminals The Power Input GND terminal must be connected to the nearest Ground pole A 1 amp fuse in line is recommended NO C NC NO C NC 4 20mA FLOW RLY2 RLY1 NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO RLY3 RLY4 RLY5 RLY6 EXTRA RELA...

Page 37: ...ore the setting Note Press to Log and or to Delete and to delete the log file Press and or to Start and to restart the logger Log Stop Start or Delete the log file You MUST delete old file and start a new log to apply any changes that have been made to the Log Site ID Mode or Interval View 24 hr formatted Reports on the AVFM 5 0 display Press from the RUN display to view a formatted flow report fr...

Page 38: ...ID entered in the instrument Data Logging menu Download letter will be A for the first download from an instrument B for the second then C etc At the letter Z a character will appear indicating that the maximum number of downloads for that instrument are on the USB flash drive Older files can be erased or moved from the flash memory drive or a new memory drive can be used OPENING LOG FILES Install...

Page 39: ...Power Input 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz 30 W max Optional 9 32VDC 9 W max Output 2 Isolated 4 20mA 1000 ohm load maximum or 2 Isolated 0 5V Control Relay Qty 2 rated 5 ampere SPDT Temperature Compensation Automatic temperature probe built in to level Sensor Electrical Surge Protection Sensor 4 20mA AC power input Environmental Conditions Relative humidity up to 80 23 to 60 C ambient temperature maximum 50...

Page 40: ...o 150 F 15 TO 65 C Exposed Materials PVC epoxy resin polyurethane ultem Sensor Cable 25 ft 7 6 m submersible polyurethane jacket shielded 3 coaxial Hazardous Rating CSA rated Intrinsically Safe Class I Groups C D Class II Groups E F G with optional Intrinsic Safety Barrier 1 62 41 2 mm 0 56 14 2 mm 3 00 76 2 mm MB QZ MOUNTING BRACKET QZ02L VELOCITY LEVEL SENSOR 25 ft 7 6 m Sensor Cable 5 00 127 mm...

Page 41: ...ional Sensor PZ12 LP Maximum Range 12 ft 3 66 m Minimum Range 8 203 2 mm Beam Angle 8 Operating Temperature 40 to 150 F 40 to 65 C Exposed Materials Sensor PVC Mounting Bracket 316 Stainless Hazardous Rating CSA rated Intrinsically Safe Class I Groups C D Class II Groups E F G with optional Intrinsic Safety Barrier QZ02L DP VELOCITY SENSOR 25 ft 7 6 m Sensor Cable 5 00 127 mm 1 50 38 1 mm 0 63 16 ...

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