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PDFM 5.1 Portable Doppler Flow Meter

BATTERY

- A built-in rechargable NiMH battery supplies power for 18 hours continuous operation when fully

charged.

- Display brightness is adjustable to conserve power.

- State of charge is shown for normal use, sleep mode and charging.

- When switched OFF with the AC power module connected the flashing battery indicates charging,

solid battery shows fully charged.

- The PDFM 5.1 will switch off automatically when the battery 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

SENSOR

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 for connecting the PDFM 5.1 to a PC or laptop.

POWER

An AC powered 15 volt DC power module is supplied for battery charging and continuous use.

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Summary of Contents for PDFM 5.1

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

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

Page 3: ...NE 22 PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE 22 FLOW METER DATA SHEET 23 LIMITED WARRANTY 24 SPECIFICATIONS 25 APPENDIX A CONVERSION TABLE 27 PIPE CHARTS 28 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 If this pro...

Page 4: ...ed The PDFM 5 1 will switch off automatically when the battery 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 SENSOR 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...

Page 5: ...1 menu system Arrows show 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 highlighted under numerals and increase or decrease numerals with the and keys To store calibration values permanently press the ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 PDFM 5 1 Portable Doppler Flow Meter CALIBRATION MENU ...

Page 7: ...r on the MAIN display if error messages are being generated by the instrument Press to return to the main display STATUS Press from the MAIN display to view instrument status Velocity will be displayed in ft sec or m sec 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 i...

Page 8: ...splay PASSWORD The password a number from 0000 to 9999 prevents unauthorized access to the Calibration menu From the Main display press the key to get to Password Factory default password is 0000 and if it has not been changed press the to proceed to the Menu Selections screen If a password is required press to place the highlight under the first digit and or to set the number then to the second d...

Page 9: ...c etc Press the to store your selection then the to the next menu item and to enter From Linear press the key and then the or to select your units of measurement Press 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 oil barrel Press or to return to the Menu Selections screen ...

Page 10: ...e raised to any value less than the 20mA setting or lowered to any velocity or corresponding flow rate down to 40 ft sec 12 2 m sec Min Vel Press and enter a minimum velocity cutoff Forward and reverse velocities less than Min Vel will be forced to zero Pipe ID Place the highlight under the digits and then or to change the numbers and decimal point Pipe ID should be entered as the exact inside dia...

Page 11: ...Press or to select the logging interval Press to store the setting Log Select Start then to start logger Select Stop then to stop logger Select Delete then to clear all previous logging sessions 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 1 to the PC using the supplied USB cable Install the USB dr...

Page 12: ...om the totalizer Select NO to totalize forward flow only and ignore 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 Factory value is close to 1 000 for a PSE4 A sensor Restore Defaults Select Yes and press to erase all user se...

Page 13: ... output 4mA to the analog channel To simulate measurements between minimum and maximum set Test to Actual and then enter for the flow measurement The analog output will respond to the simulated value SLEEP MODE Logging in sleep mode requires a minimum sample time of 30 seconds Selecting sleep mode for 10 second sampling rate results in instrument always being awake CHARGING A flashing battery indi...

Page 14: ...top of the pipe or solids at the bottom For liquids with minimal gas bubbles e g potable water the sensor should be mounted on the top of a horizontal 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 increas...

Page 15: ...e and rust The objective of site preparation is to eliminate any discontinuity between the sensor and the pipe wall which would prevent acoustical coupling A PC4 Sensor Mounting Kit is supplied with each Greyline flow meter It includes recommended coupling compound in a plastic applicator and a stainless steel mounting bracket with adjustable pipe straps ...

Page 16: ...mporary mounting Apply silicon coupling compound 4 to the 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 l...

Page 17: ...Page 17 PDFM 5 1 Portable Doppler Flow Meter SENSOR MOUNTING COUPLING RECOMMENDATIONS ...

Page 18: ...l pipe METER READING WHEN THERE IS NO FLOW Vibration 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 C...

Page 19: ... 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 BATTERY CONDITIONING To restore or condition your PDFM 5 1 battery for best performance fully discharge the unit l...

Page 20: ... 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 as cement epoxy or tar however an on site test is recommended to determine if the application is suitable for a Doppler flow me...

Page 21: ...al to the velocity of flow All Greyline timing counting circuits use crystal controlled frequency references to eliminate any drift in the processing circuitry ISO 9000 or similar quality management systems may require periodic and verifiable recalibration of flow meters PDFM 5 1 Doppler Flow Meters may be returned to Greyline for factory calibration and issue of a new NIST traceable certificate R...

Page 22: ... or email to obtain an RMA number Returned Merchandise Authorization This ensures fast service and correct billing or credit When you contact Greyline please have the following information available 1 Model number Software Version 2 Serial number 3 Date of Purchase 4 Reason for return description of fault or modification required 5 Your name company name address and phone number 2 Clean the Sensor...

Page 23: ...Page 23 PDFM 5 1 Portable Doppler Flow Meter FLOW METER DATA SHEET ...

Page 24: ...long 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 dura...

Page 25: ...or formatted flow reports including total average minimum maximum 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 mi...

Page 26: ...ng Frequency 640 KHz Sensor Housing Stainless Steel Sensor Cable 12 ft 3 66 m 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 in...

Page 27: ...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 ...

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Page 29: ... 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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