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USER'S GUIDE

Installation & Operation

Instructions

Multi-Sensor

Area Velocity Flow Meter

Model AVMS 5.1

Manual Series A.1.2

Summary of Contents for AVMS 5.1

Page 1: ...www greyline com USER S GUIDE Installation Operation Instructions Multi Sensor Area Velocity Flow Meter Model AVMS 5 1 Manual Series A 1 2 ...

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Page 3: ... INSTALLATION 23 FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING 25 APPLICATIONS HOTLINE 27 PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE 28 AREA VELOCITY FLOW DATA SHEET 29 APPENDIX A OPTIONS 31 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 r...

Page 4: ...aker 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 AVMS 5 1 to AVQZ3 using interface cable ...

Page 5: ...TIONS HEATER OPTION AC L N NO C NC NO C NC 4 20mA FLOW RLY2 RLY1 AC GND GND 4 20mA VELOCITY 4 20mA LEVEL DATA LOGGER OPTION 4 20 OUTPUT MODULE USB HARNESS CONNECTOR White Green Green Orange Brown Blue White Orange White Brown Connect to AVQZ3 White Blue ...

Page 6: ...y Flow Meter AVQZ3 CONNECTIONS Orange CORE GND Brown Blue White Orange White Brown White Blue Sensor A Sensor B Sensor C Sensor D GRN WHT RCVR GND GND TMTR GRN WHT RCVR GND GND TMTR GRN WHT RCVR GND GND TMTR GND Green White Green BLK ...

Page 7: ...ow 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: ... Doppler 1 00M Sonar 1 15 25 Logger 1 T 2 Relays Analog Out 3 Channel Setup Type Round Max Height 0 75ft Menu Selections Units Mode Calibration Channel Setup Relay Parameters Data Logging Special Functions Simulation Configuration OPTIONAL FEATURES 24 hr log Flow Date 20 Oct 01 13 50138 USG Total 34 82 USG m Average 52 20 USG m Maximum 11 08 00 Max Time 0 000 USG m Minimum 9 15 00 Min Time 24 hr l...

Page 9: ...r ICONS 1 2 Message waiting Press Ç Data logging off 1 2 Data logging on 1 2 3 4 USB file download File download completed Download Error Echo OK PZxx series level sensor option No Echo Echo OK 3 3 2 2 1 1 No Echo PZxx series level sensor option ...

Page 10: ...uppress 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 zero when signal strength drops below 5 Signal Strength Displays percentage of signal being received by the ultrasonic sensor EC Displays level measurement Echo Confidence Relays 1 2 3 4 5 6 Energized relays will disp...

Page 11: ...r from 0000 to 9999 prevents unauthorized access to the Calibration menu From the Main 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 Selection...

Page 12: ... 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 in ft m mm Units Mode Mode Linear Volume USG ...

Page 13: ...Z02L A type sensor Press and enter the level value for 20mA 4mA Level 0V Level Optional for QZ02L A type sensor Press and enter the level value for 4mA Min Level Press and enter a minimum level cutoff Level reading less than Min Level will be forced to zero Lvl Offset Optional for QZ02L A type sensor Press and enter an offset to level measurement Set to 0 00 when sensor mounted on floor of channel...

Page 14: ...el C Press and enter a minimum velocity cutoff for sensor C Damping Increase damping to stabilize readings under turbulent flow readings or to reject spurious level readings Decrease for faster response to changes in flow Press from the Calibration display to return to Menu Selections SENSOR END VIEW SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW SENSOR U SHAPE STAINLESS STEEL 18 GA RECOMMENDED HEIGHT AS REQUIRED USE THE MB ...

Page 15: ... for 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 16: ...s 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 conv...

Page 17: ... 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 Sensor Select Average Sensor A Sensor B or Sensor C On Position the cursor under the numerals and press or to set digits to the relay On set point Off Set digits to the relay Off set point Level Position the cursor under the numerals and press or...

Page 18: ...reverse 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 sensor 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 19: ...nimum and press to simulate minimum Flow Level and Velocity and to output 4mA 0V to the analog channels To simulate an 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 ...

Page 20: ... MOUNTING Mount the three QZ02L sensors with stainless steel brackets and hardware supplied Ensure that the one QZ02L sensor that is monitoring level is parallel to the water surface check with a level Mount with the tapered end of the sensors pointing upstream and the sensor cable pointing downstream Mount QZ02L velocity sensors at or near the bottom of the channel or pipe in positions where they...

Page 21: ...locity Flow Meter One QZ02L sensor is providing level measurement and it must be mounted parallel to the water surface GOOD BAD SENSOR END VIEW SENSOR END VIEW SENSOR END VIEW SENSOR END VIEW SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR FLOW SENSOR FLOW ...

Page 22: ...sor 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: ...VER 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 gr...

Page 24: ...city 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: ...n 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: ...r 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: ...lean 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 towe...

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

Page 30: ...along 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 dur...

Page 31: ...s in a metal conduit Extended sensor cable can be installed in conduit for mechanical protection Recommended installation with a junction box is illustrated below RG62AU COAXIAL MAX TOTAL CABLE LENGTH 500 ft 152m RG62AU coaxial CONDUIT RECOMMENDED FOR MECHANICAL PROTECTION EXTENDED SENSOR CABLE TO ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE TO ULTRASONIC LEVEL SENSOR TO VELOCITY SENSOR SHIELDED COAXIAL PAIR MAX TOTAL C...

Page 32: ...IAL 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 GOOD BLACK CONDUCTIVE SLEEVE HAS BEEN REMOVED BAD BLACK CONDUCTIVE SLEEVE HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED ...

Page 33: ... Area Velocity Flow Meter JUNCTION BOX OPTION JB2X JB4X NEMA4X IP66 polycarbonate Junction Box with terminal strips is available from Greyline Instruments Includes compression fittings for watertight coaxial cable entries ...

Page 34: ...losure does not support a heater option ENCLOSURE SUNSCREEN Option SCR Do not mount 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...

Page 35: ... 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 DATA LOGGER OPTION NO C NC NO C NC RLY2 RLY1 DC 4 20mA FLOW 4 20mA VELOCITY 4 20mA LEVEL USB HARNESS CONNECTOR DC GND Orange Brown Blue White Orange White Brown White Blue GND White Green Green Connect to AVQZ3 4 20 OUTPUT MODULE ...

Page 36: ...Delete the log file Press or to Delete and to delete the log file Press or to Start and to start the logger Note You MUST delete old log and start a new log AFTER having set changes to Log Site ID Mode and or Interval for those changes to be applied to the log file View 24 hr formatted Reports on the AVMS 5 1 display Press from the MAIN display to view a formatted flow report from instruments with...

Page 37: ...the Log Site 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 ...

Page 38: ...Input 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz 30 W max Optional 9 32VDC 9 W max Outputs 3 Isolated 4 20mA 1000 ohm load maximum or 3 Isolated 0 5V Control Relays 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 5000 m...

Page 39: ... to 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 ...

Page 40: ...G62AU coaxial Optional 50 ft 15 m continuous Max Cable Length 500 ft 152 m RG62AU coaxial splice Hazardous Rating CSA rated Intrinsically Safe Class I Groups C D Class II Groups E F G with Optional Intrinsic Safety Barrier Optional 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 Brack...

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