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FLOW METER DATA SHEET

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PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter

Greyline Instruments Inc.

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16456 Sixsmith Dr., Long Sault, Ont. K0C 1P0

Tel: 613-938-8956 / Fax: 613-938-4857

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105 Water Street, Massena NY 13662
Tel: 315-788-9500 / Fax: 315-764-0419

Please complete and return this form to Greyline. It is
important. We use this information to check our database
for performance of Greyline flow meters in similar
applications, and to provide advice and recommendations
to you. Thanks for your cooperation.

Contact:

________________________________ Title/Dept.: _________________________

Company:

___________________________________ Project: _________________________

Address:

____________________________________________________________________

Tel:

_____________________________________ Fax: _________________________

SENSOR:

Model/Type: _____________________________ Cable Length: _________________________

Elec. Class: _____________________________ Type of Pump: _________________________

Distance from nearest Pump, Controlling Valve, Orifice or open Discharge: ___________________

INSTRUMENT:

Model/Type: _________________________ Power Input: _________________________

Calibrated Range: ___________________________ Indication: _________________________

Operating Temp.: ___________________________

Alarm: _________________________

Enclosure Class: __________________________ Pulse/Unit: _________________________

Elec. Class: _____________________________ Output: _________________________

SERVICE CONDITIONS:

Pipe ID:

_______________________________

Pipe Mat'l:

_______________________________

% Solids: _________________________

Fluid:

__________________________ Material Build-up: _________________________

Oper. Flow: _________________________________ Vibration: _________________________

Max. Flow:

____________________________ Max. Pressure: _________________________

Min. Flow:

_____________________________

Max. Temp: _________________________

Notes / Sketch Pipe Run:

By: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

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Summary of Contents for PDFM 5.0

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE Installation Operation Instructions Portable Doppler Flow Meter Model PDFM 5 0 Manual Series A 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...Note This page has been left blank intentionally ...

Page 3: ...facturer protection may be impaired Available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format Page 3 PDFM 5 0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter INDEX Battery 4 Connections 4 Keypad System 5 Calibration Menu 6 Message 7 Status 7 Password 8 Units Mode 9 Calibration 10 Data Logging 11 Special Functions 12 Sensor Mounting 14 Troubleshooting 18 Common Questions And Answers 20 Applications Hotline 22 Product Return Procedure 23 ...

Page 4: ...ry is fully discharged Full charge requires approximately 6 hours charging Sleep mode extends battery life for long term data logging Maximum log time is 18 days at 5 minute sample rate CONNECTIONS TRANSDUCER Use type PSE4 supplied with 12 ft 4 m cable Optional 50 ft 15 m extension cable available 4 20mA Active only when powered by AC charger maximum load 500 ohm USB Cable Part USB PD is supplied ...

Page 5: ...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 Ç and Èkeys To store calibration values permanently press the ü PDFM 5 0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter Page 5 SLEEP BACK LIGHT ON OFF ...

Page 6: ...00ft s Tot 0 000USG Signal Cutoff 5 Signal Strength 0 Sig Confidence 0 20mA at 40 800USG s Special Functions Language English Reset Totalizer NO Negative Totals NO Reverse Flow NO Cal Constant 1 000 Restore Defaults NO New Password 0000 Simulation Flow 0 000USG s 4 20mA 4 00mA Units Mode Mode Flow Linear in Volume USG Time min Calibration 20mA at 2500 0 USG m 4mA at 0 000 USG m Pipe ID 12 00in Dam...

Page 7: ... 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 zero when signal strength drops below 5 Signal Strength Displays percentage of signal being received by the ultrasonic sensor Sig Confidence This indi...

Page 8: ...ay press the Æ key to get to Password Factory default password is 0000 and if it has not been changed press the ü to proceed to the Menu Selections screen If a password is required press Æ to place the cursor under the first digit and È or Ç to set the number then Æ to the second digit etc Press Æ or ü to proceed to the Menu Selections screen A new password can be stored by going to Special Functi...

Page 9: ... units of measurement Press the ü to store your selection Press the È key to move the symbol to each subsequent menu item and the ü to save your selections Note the volume selection bbl denotes U S oil barrel Press Å or ü to return to the Menu Selections screen Page 9 PDFM 5 0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter Units Mode Mode Flow Linear in Volume USG Time min Units Mode Mode Flow Linear in ft m mm Unit...

Page 10: ...han the 20mA setting or lowered to any velocity or corresponding flow rate down to 40 ft sec 12 2 m sec Pipe ID Place the cursor under the digits and then È or Ç to change the numbers and decimal point Pipe ID should be entered as the exact inside diameter of the pipe where the sensor is mounted Refer to the Pipe Charts Appendix in this manual for inside diameter of common pipe types and sizes Dam...

Page 11: ... Start to apply any changes that have been made to the logger Interval or Mode The current log file will be erased from memory and a new log file will start RETRIEVE LOG FILE Install Greyline Logger on your PC or laptop Refer to the Help menu in the program for detailed instructions Connect the PDFM 5 0 to the PC using the supplied USB cable Install the USB driver program from the install CD Start...

Page 12: ...lts Select Yes and press ü to erase all user settings and return the instrument to factory default settings review New Password Select any number from 0000 to 9999 and press ü Default setting of 0000 will allow direct access to the calibration menus Setting of any password greater than 0000 will require the password to be entered to access the calibration menus Press ü to return to Menu Selections...

Page 13: ...erminate simulation and return to the Menu Selections screen SLEEP MODE Logging in sleep mode requires a minimum sample time of 30 seconds Selecting sleep mode for 10 second sampling rate is indicated by a flashing display BACKLIGHT Three levels of backlight are selectable to conserve power CHARGING A flashing battery indicates charging A solid battery indicates fully charged Page 13 PDFM 5 0 Port...

Page 14: ...pipe 12 o clock position to obtain the best signal strength VELOCITY INCREASING DEVICES Generally the sensor must be mounted away from flow disturbances such as valves pumps orifice plates venturis or pipe inlets and discharges which tend to increase flow velocity Velocity increasing devices often cause cavitation or rapid release of gas bubbles and readings both up and downstream may show much hi...

Page 15: ...eyline flow meter It includes recommended coupling compound in a plastic applicator and a stainless steel mounting bracket with adjustable pipe straps Page 15 PDFM 5 0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter PIPE Mount the PC4 pipe clamp as illustrated on pipes 0 6 15 mm OD or larger Stainless steel bands are included for mounting on pipes up to 32 81 cm OD Additional stainless steel bands by customer may be ...

Page 16: ...he coloured face of the sensor A bead similar to toothpaste on a toothbrush is ideal Do not overtighten crush the sensor The sensor must be fixed securely to the pipe with coupling material between the sensor face and the pipe Sensor installation with excessive coupling compound can result in gaps or voids in the coupling and cause errors or loss of signal Insufficient coupling compound will creat...

Page 17: ...SENSOR MOUNTING COUPLING RECOMMENDATIONS Page 17 PDFM 5 0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter BAD GOOD ...

Page 18: ...bration on pipe Adjust Status Signal Cutoff setting Install in another location Variable Speed Drive interference Follow Drive manufacturers wiring and Grounding instructions Relocate Flowmeter Sensor and wiring away from VSD Sensor connections incorrect Refer to Connections diagram METER READING ERRATIC Sensor mounted too close to valve pump or elbow Change sensor placement Recommended 6 10 diame...

Page 19: ...or noise on the pipeline Install in another location Pipe is not full Remount Sensor on vertical pipe Nearby velocity increasing device pump valve orifice plate Relocate sensor 30 pipe diameters from velocity increasing device Variable Speed Drive interference Follow Drive manufacturers wiring and Grounding instructions Relocate Flowmeter Sensor and wiring away from VSD Page 19 PDFM 5 0 Portable D...

Page 20: ...he inside of the pipe may prevent the Doppler signal from penetrating into the flow If the pipe cannot be cleaned a spool piece PVC recommended should be installed for sensor mounting What effect do pipe liners have on the flow meter The air gap between loose insertion liners and the pipe wall prevent the Doppler signal from entering the flow Better results can be expected with bonded liners such ...

Page 21: ...rease in percentage to a maximum of 100 or greater Does the PDFM 5 0 require periodic recalibration No PDFM 5 0 calibration does not drift over time The solid state sensor has no moving parts to wear and affect calibration The Doppler flow technique generates an ultrasonic signal proportional to the velocity of flow All Greyline timing counting circuits use crystal controlled frequency references ...

Page 22: ...hone 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 22 PDFM 5 0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter ...

Page 23: ...ucts 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 plug end of sensor cable 3 Dry with paper towels and pack sensor and cable in a sealed plast...

Page 24: ...________________ Type of Pump _________________________ Distance from nearest Pump Controlling Valve Orifice or open Discharge ___________________ INSTRUMENT Model Type _________________________ Power Input _________________________ Calibrated Range ___________________________ Indication _________________________ Operating Temp ___________________________ Alarm _________________________ Enclosure ...

Page 25: ...h 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 duration of ...

Page 26: ... and times of occurrence PC Software Greyline Logger for Windows 98 or higher Retrieves displays and saves data log files Electronics Operating Temperature 10 to 140 F 23 to 60 C Electronics Enclosure Portable ABS enclosure Carry Case Rated IP67 with protective molded foam insert Accuracy 2 of full scale requires solids or bubbles minimum size of 100 microns minimum concentration 75 ppm Repeatabil...

Page 27: ...shielded coaxial pair Submersion Rating Withstands accidental submersion pressure up to 10 psi 0 7 Bar Options Sensor Cable 50 ft 15 m sensor cable extension shielded with connectors Sensor Mounting Extra silicone coupling compound Additional stainless steel pipe clamps Carrying Case Watertight carrying case with foam inserts Page 27 PDFM 5 0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter 12 ft 3 6 m SIDE VIEW 3 375...

Page 28: ...ALLONS IMPERIAL GALS 0 8327 US GALLONS LITRES 3 785 US GALLONS CUBIC METERS 0 003785 LITRES SEC GPM 15 85 LITRES CUBIC METERS 0 001 BARRELS US GALLONS 42 BARRELS IMPERIAL GALS 34 9726 BARRELS LITRES 158 9886 INCHES MM 25 4 DEGREES F DEGREES C F 32 x 0 556 POUNDS KILOGRAMS 0 453 PSI BAR 0 0676 FOOT METER 0 0929 Note BARRELS are U S oil barrels ...

Page 29: ...50 625 32 32 000 31 250 375 31 000 500 31 376 312 31 000 500 30 750 625 34 34 000 33 250 375 33 000 500 33 376 312 33 000 500 32 750 625 36 36 000 35 250 375 35 000 500 35 376 312 35 000 500 34 750 625 42 42 000 41 250 375 41 000 500 41 000 500 40 750 625 Ductile Iron Pipe Standard Classes Size OUTSIDE Class Class Class Class Class Class Class CEMENT LINING INCH DIA 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 STD DOUBLE...

Page 30: ...1 564 218 24 24 000 23 563 218 23 500 250 Pipe Pipe Schedule 60 Schedule 80 Schedule 100 Schedule 120 Schedule 140 Schedule 160 Size O D I D WALL I D WALL I D WALL I D WALL I D WALL I D WALL 840 546 147 466 187 1 050 742 154 614 218 1 1 315 957 179 815 250 1 1 660 1 278 191 1 160 250 1 1 900 1 500 200 1 338 281 2 2 375 1 939 218 1 689 343 2 2 875 2 323 276 2 125 375 3 3 500 2 900 300 2 624 438 3 4...

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