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DOC026.53.00786

Flo-Dar™ Sensor

Open Channel Non-Contact Radar Sensor

with Optional Surcharge Velocity Sensor

USER MANUAL

July 2010, Edition 3

Summary of Contents for Flo-Dar

Page 1: ...DOC026 53 00786 Flo Dar Sensor Open Channel Non Contact Radar Sensor with Optional Surcharge Velocity Sensor USER MANUAL July 2010 Edition 3 HACH Company All rights reserved Printed in the U S A...

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Page 3: ...orizontally 23 3 2 2 7 Make a final alignment check 24 3 2 2 8 Optional extended depth sensor installation 24 3 2 3 Measure the sensor offset 26 3 2 4 Measure the pipe diameter 27 3 3 Electrical insta...

Page 4: ...2 Table of contents...

Page 5: ...zero function maintains zero error 0 5 cm 0 2 in Range 3 5 m 138 in overpressure rating 2 5 x full scale Velocity measurement Method Radar Range 0 23 m s to 6 10 m s 0 75 to 20 ft s Frequency Range 2...

Page 6: ...rence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction m...

Page 7: ...dicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury ATTENTION Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui peut entra ner des blessures mineures ou mod r es I...

Page 8: ...es and all auxiliary items for proper disposal L quipement lectrique marqu de ce symbole ne devra pas tre d truit dans les syst mes de destruction publics Europ ens apr s le 12 ao t 2005 En conformit...

Page 9: ...e hazardous gases vapors mists dusts or fibers may be present Before entering any confined space check with your employer for procedures related to confined space entry 2 1 4 FCC regulations Use of th...

Page 10: ...Proprietary algorithms are then used to calculate the average speed of the flow stream Note The radar velocity sensor does not operate under surcharge conditions Velocity measurements during surcharge...

Page 11: ...tended range sensor is available to measure up to 6 1 m 20 ft During surcharge conditions a pressure transducer in the Flo Dar unit is used to measure depth Flow calculations The velocity and depth me...

Page 12: ...10 General information...

Page 13: ...ons are shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Instrument components 1 Surcharge velocity sensor SVS optional 10 Clamp bolt 20 x 1 in 8x 2 Flo Dar sensor 11 Anchor nut 3 8 16 2x 3 Optional extended depth sensor 1...

Page 14: ...4 For upstream locations install the sensor at a distance that is at least five times the pipe diameter or maximum fluid level For downstream locations install the sensor at a distance that is at leas...

Page 15: ...n Figure 4 Sensor location near a curve elbow or junction 1 Acceptable upstream sensor location 3 Distance downstream 10 x pipe diameter 2 Acceptable downstream sensor location 4 Distance upstream 5 x...

Page 16: ...ransducteur vers des oreilles lors d op rations d installation d talonnage et de maintenance WARNING Explosion hazard Installation of equipment into hazardous locations must be done so that no frictio...

Page 17: ...e Flo Dar sensor dimensions are shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 Figure 5 Flo Dar sensor dimensions 1 Optional extended depth sensor 3 Minimum clearance for cable 2 Minimum clearance for cable with exte...

Page 18: ...16 Installation Figure 6 Flo Dar sensor with SVS dimensions 1 Minimum clearance for cable...

Page 19: ...e wall Prerequisites Frame Wall mount bracket Clamps Hardware wall bracket spacer nuts and bolts Procedure 1 Position two clamp halves one with threads and one without threads around the wall mount br...

Page 20: ...s require the sensor to point away from the wall use the 12 inch spacer and position the two clamp halves around the back end of the frame 4 Connect the clamp halves together with four bolts Lightly t...

Page 21: ...Prerequisites Frame and wall mount bracket assembly assembled in section 3 2 2 1 on page 17 Anchors with nuts and washers Tools mirror ruler or tape measure marker Procedure Complete the steps to inst...

Page 22: ...20 Installation Figure 9 Wall installation 1 Distance from crown of pipe to top of frame 3 Washer 2 Anchor 4 Nut...

Page 23: ...Dar without SVS The sensor must be aligned vertically to make sure that the sensor is above the flow and that the radar beam will not be blocked by the wall or pipe Figure 11 Procedure 1 Make an esti...

Page 24: ...ipe to the top of the frame Figure 9 on page 20 2 If the pipe lip is longer than 5 inches install the 12 inch spacer between the wall mount bracket and the frame Figure 12 3 Loosen the clamp on the wa...

Page 25: ...rees or more align the sensor to be parallel with the surface of the water Prerequisites Bubble level Procedure 1 Remove the paper backing from the bubble level and attach the level to the sensor Figu...

Page 26: ...l no further adjustments are necessary 3 2 2 8 Optional extended depth sensor installation The extended depth sensor Figure 13 can be used when the pipe or channel depth exceeds the standard level spe...

Page 27: ...25 Installation Figure 14 Extended frame dimensions 1 29 1 in with 2 in spacer 38 8 in with 12 in spacer Figure 15 Vertical alignment with extended depth sensor 1 Spacer...

Page 28: ...Rod Tape measure Procedure 1 Put the rod in the bottom of the pipe or channel and align it vertically with the frame Figure 16 2 Make a mark on the rod to identify where the top of the sensor frame is...

Page 29: ...er to section 2 1 on page 5 CAUTION Always disconnect power to the instrument when making any electrical connections Attention D branchez toujours l alimentation de l appareil avant toute connexion le...

Page 30: ...i static floor pads and work bench pads 3 3 2 Connection to the logger or controller Connect the cable from the Flo Dar sensor to the logger or the controller Logger connect the cable from the Flo Dar...

Page 31: ...he flodar exe file An installation wizard will start Follow the on screen instructions to install the software 4 2 Set up the FL900 Series Logger Flo Logger or Flo Station WARNING Explosion hazard The...

Page 32: ...30 Operation...

Page 33: ...perly If any of these conditions have occurred return the device to the manufacturer for recertification CAUTION Radar RF Exposure Hazard Although the Flo Dar microwave power level is very small 15 mW...

Page 34: ...to clean the sensors Do not disturb the pressure port on the bottom of the sensor DANGER Danger d explosion N essayez jamais d essuyer ou de nettoyer le Flo Dar ou le capteur SVS dans un emplacement...

Page 35: ...able assembly with desiccant hub is compatible with either the Flo Logger or the FL900 loggers When using this cable assembly with the Flo Logger do not disconnect the desiccant cartridge that is atta...

Page 36: ...ydrophobic filter description A single Teflon hydrophobic filter Cat No 3390 is installed in the top of the canister to prevent liquid from entering the vent tube For best performance and to avoid gre...

Page 37: ...nside of the canister Figure 19 5 Place the threaded nipple on top of the filter 6 With a slight pressure press the filter into the hole with the nipple threads and begin threading the nipple into the...

Page 38: ...36 Maintenance...

Page 39: ...cludes frame and hardware 800016701 Wall mount assembly extended frame includes frame and hardware 800016201 Wall mount hardware 800015401 Note Contact customer service for additional cable length opt...

Page 40: ...38 Replacement Parts and Accessories...

Page 41: ...efore sending any items for repair To send the monitor to the factory for repair 1 Identify the serial number of the monitor unit 2 Record the reason for return 3 Call the Customer Service Department...

Page 42: ...tion 6 Write the SRN number on the shipping box 7 Make sure that all return shipments are insured 8 Address all shipments to Hach Company 5600 Lindbergh Drive North Dock Loveland Colorado 80539 0389 U...

Page 43: ...nd if necessary the product will be returned to purchaser transportation prepaid to any point in the United States If inspection by the manufacturer of such product does not disclose any defect of wor...

Page 44: ...42 Limited warranty...

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