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KATflow 100

4 Operation

On

Backlight switched on

Off

Backlight switched off

On

I/O processor error (internal screen only)

Off

I/O processor functioning correctly

On

Without strike-through: 

 

Speaker on

Off

With strike-through:

  

Speaker off

On

Poor sensor coupling, low SNR (internal screen only)

Off

Sensor coupling OK

On

Not used

Off

On

Not used

Off

On

Time/date set (where specified)

Off

Clock error

On

Error recorded in error log

Off

No error detected

On

Serial communication on (where specified)

Off

Serial communication off

"L", "T" or "LT"

Displays whether flow is laminar, turbulent or mixed

4.3 Quick setup wizard (using programmer or screen)

The quick setup wizard allows for a speedy setup of the most important parameters
in order to achieve successful measurements in the shortest possible time:

Alternative specifications are shown in light grey.

Display screen

Operation

The main menu is displayed after first power
on and the boot-up sequence.

Use <

UP

> and <

DOWN

> cursor keys to select

Quick start

.  Confirm by pressing <

ENTER

>.

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Quick start wizard

Table 5: Quick setup wizard

Table 4: Display icons

Summary of Contents for KATflow 100

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter KATflow 100 ...

Page 2: ...1 0 165 855 655 Internet www U F M nl E mail mailto info u f m nl Operating Instructions KATflow 100 Version V08E0913 Copyright 2013 All rights reserved U F M B V Argon 24 4751 XC Oud Gastel The Netherlands ...

Page 3: ... 6 Flowmeter installation 13 3 6 1 Wall mounting 13 3 6 2 Electrical connections 15 3 7 Clamp on sensor mounting 16 3 7 1 Sensor pipe mounting configurations 16 3 7 2 Acoustic coupling gel 16 3 7 3 Correct positioning of the sensors 17 3 7 4 Sensor mounting with tension straps 17 4 Operation 19 4 1 Switching On Off 19 4 2 Keypad and display 19 4 2 1 Keypad key functions 19 4 2 2 Display functions ...

Page 4: ... 5 4 6 Digital relay output 35 5 5 Input configuration 35 5 5 1 PT100 inputs 35 5 5 2 Analogue current input 0 4 20 mA 36 5 6 Heat quantity measurement HQM 36 5 7 Sound velocity measurement SVM 36 5 8 Scope function 37 6 Maintenance 38 7 Troubleshooting 39 8 Technical data 41 9 Specification 47 10 Index 48 Appendix A 50 Appendix B 51 4 ...

Page 5: ...necessary Note This symbol indicates a note or detailed set up tip Information point Operator keys are printed in bold typeface and placed in pointed brackets 1 2 Safety instructions Do not install operate or maintain this flowmeter without reading understanding and following these operating instructions otherwise injury or damage may result Study these operating instructions carefully before the ...

Page 6: ...perate The equipment is in conformity with the statutory requirements of the EC directive and complies with applicable regulations and standards for electrical safety EN 61010 and electromagnetic compatibility EN 61326 A CE Declaration of Conformity has been issued in that respect a copy of which can be found in the Appendix of these operating instructions The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip...

Page 7: ...transducer These signals are emitted alternately in the direction of flow and against it Because the medium is flowing the transit time of the sound signals propagating in the direction of flow is shorter than the transit time of the signal propagating against the direction of flow The transit time difference ΔT is measured and allows the determination of the average flow velocity along the path o...

Page 8: ...ed immediately The vendor accepts no responsibility for damage or injury caused during the unpacking of the instrumentation supplied Excess packing materials should be either recycled or disposed of in a suitable way 3 1 2 Storage If storage is necessary the flowmeter and sensors should be stored in a secure location away from water and harsh environmental conditions in such a way as to avoid dama...

Page 9: ...t the selected location is within the ambient operating temperature range of the flow transmitter see Specification Acoustic propagation is achieved when the flowmeter is able to receive sufficient signal from the transmitted ultrasonic pulses The signals are attenuated in the pipe material the medium and at each of the interfaces and reflections External and internal pipe corrosion solid particle...

Page 10: ...e liquid flows upward to ensure that the pipe is completely filled Correct Incorrect Look for a sensor installation location with sufficient straight pipe to obtain accurate measurements Please refer to Table 2 as a guideline for recommended distances from disturbance sources Disturbance source 90 elbow Inlet Outlet L 10 D L 5 D Disturbance source 2 x 90 elbows in one plane Inlet Outlet L 25 D L 5...

Page 11: ... Inlet Outlet L 40 D L 5 D Disturbance source T section Inlet Outlet L 50 D L 10 D Disturbance source diffuser Inlet Outlet L 30 D L 5 D Disturbance source reducer Inlet Outlet L 10 D L 5 D Disturbance source valve Inlet Outlet L 40 D L 10 D Disturbance source pump Inlet L 50 D 11 ...

Page 12: ...KATflow 100 3 Installation Table 2 Recommended distances from disturbance sources 12 ...

Page 13: ... the Reflection and the Diagonal Modes are possible by altering the number of passes through the pipe Any even number of passes will require mounting the sensors on the same side of the pipe while with an odd number of passes the sensors must be mounted on opposite sides of the pipe Commonly for very small pipes sensor mounting configurations such as 4 passes W mode or 3 passes N mode are used Ill...

Page 14: ...ion 3 6 1 Wall mounting The KATflow 100 is a wall mounted device and can be installed using suitable screws and wall plugs according to the following drawings 14 Drawing 1 Outline dimensions KATflow 100 ultrasonic flowmeter Flowmeter outline dimensions ...

Page 15: ... 3 Installation Make sure that the ambient temperature is within the 10 60 C operating temperature range specified for the flowmeter unit 15 Drilling aid for wall mounting Drawing 2 Drilling aid for wall mounting ...

Page 16: ...that in order to supply the unit with MAINS POWER the equipment must be protected by suitably sized switches and circuit breakers 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 10 W 9 36 V DC 10 W 16 Drawing 3 Electrical connection diagram for the KATflow 100 flow transmitter Electrical wiring ...

Page 17: ... sensors are either mounted on the same side of the pipe Reflection Mode or on opposite sides of the pipe Diagonal Mode The sensor spacing is calculated by the flowmeter from the pipe parameters entered 3 7 1 Sensor pipe mounting configurations 3 7 2 Acoustic coupling gel In order to obtain acoustical contact between the pipe and the sensors apply a bead of acoustic coupling gel lengthwise down th...

Page 18: ...meter based on the parameter entries for pipe outside diameter wall thickness lining material and thickness medium process temperature the sensor type and the selected number of signal passes 3 7 4 Sensor mounting with tension straps Cut the tension straps to the appropriate length Pull at least 2 cm of the tension strap through the slot in the clamp and bend the strap back to secure the clamp to ...

Page 19: ... way Press the sensors firmly to the pipe There should be no air pockets between the transducer surface and the pipe wall Using a measuring tape adjust the sensor separation distance as suggested by the flowmeter When the sensor positioning screen Section 3 3 is displayed the middle bar allows fine adjustment of the sensor location 19 Illustration 8 Sensor mounting with tension straps and clamps ...

Page 20: ...d display where specified 4 2 1 Keypad key functions on programmer where specified Key Main function Secondary function Character entry 1 1 short key stroke 2 short key strokes 3 short key strokes _ 4 short key strokes Show NEXT available diagnostic screen Character entry A B C 2 No function 20 Illustration 9 Keypad and display overview Display Keypad Switching On Off KF100 Programmer Table 3 Menu...

Page 21: ... 6 No function Character entry P Q R S 7 No function Character entry T U V 8 No function Character entry W X Y Z 9 No function Move menu list selection item UP Character backspace clear Character entry decimal point Switch LCD backlight on off Character entry 0 Space character No function Move menu list selection item DOWN Character entry minus sign 21 ...

Page 22: ...w Move menu list selection item DOWN Character entry from scrolled characters move in scrolled lists screen selection in measurement mode ALT Backlight on off ESC ESCape menu item Abort entry without saving escape measurement mode ENT ENTer menu item Confirm entry with saving or move through menu structure 4 2 3 Display functions on screen where specified Display icon Function On Not used Off On D...

Page 23: ...cted On Serial communication on where specified Off Serial communication off L T or LT Displays whether flow is laminar turbulent or mixed 4 3 Quick setup wizard using programmer or screen The quick setup wizard allows for a speedy setup of the most important parameters in order to achieve successful measurements in the shortest possible time Alternative specifications are shown in light grey Disp...

Page 24: ... not recognised or not connected they may be selected from a list Select units of measurement using cursor keys and pressing ENTER Choose pipe material using cursor keys and pressing ENTER Enter outside pipe diameter using alphanumerical keys and confirm by pressing ENTER Use key UP as character backspace clear to correct for data entry errors If 0 is entered an additional screen appears that allo...

Page 25: ...ressing ENTER Select transducer configuration number of passes using cursor keys Auto Automatically 1 1 pass diagonal mode 2 2 passes reflection mode 3 3 passes diagonal mode 4 4 passes reflection mode 5 5 passes diagonal mode 6 6 passes reflection mode etc Confirm by pressing ENTER Programmer Use cursor keys to select Write Flowmeter Confirm by pressing ENTER The programmer will send setup parame...

Page 26: ... by pressing ENTER Programmer will send the start command to the flowmeter When complete process outputs and local display if fitted will be active Programmer screen will revert to this display Success 4 4 Measurements 4 4 1 Main process value PV screen only Measurement is started using the Quick Setup Wizard Once all the parameters are programmed any subsequent power on sequences will immediately...

Page 27: ...peration The flow totaliser can be started or reset by selecting Totalizer from the main menu The totalizer can be viewed on the three line display as shown where specified not KF101 or by selecting a quantity as the middle unit View the three line menu by pressing the NEXT button 4 4 4 Datalogger The datalogger is enabled from the Main Menu and operates when a non zero value is entered for the in...

Page 28: ...Math Pipe material Select from list Stainless steel Carbon steel Ductile cast iron Grey cast iron Copper Lead PVC PP PE ABS Glass Cement Pipe c speed Only if user pipe material selected 600 6553 5 m s Outside diameter 6 6500 mm Wall thickness 0 5 75 mm Fluid Select from list Water Salt water Acetone Alcohol Ammonia Carbon Tet carbon tetrachloride Ethanol Ethyl alcohol Ethyl ether Ethylene glycol G...

Page 29: ... and serial number if automatically detected otherwise select from list K1 K4 M Q Special Sensor frequency SP1 only for special unrecognised sensors Wedge angle SP2 only for special unrecognised sensors Wedge c speed 1 SP3 only for special unrecognised sensors Wedge c speed 2 SP4 only for special unrecognised sensors Crystal offset SP5 only for special unrecognised sensors Spacing offset SP6 only ...

Page 30: ...amping factor 1 255 s Span 0 20mA or 4 20mA Error Defines output behaviour in the event of error Select from list Hold last value for specified time 3 8mA 21 0mA Open Collector Out Mode Yes Pulse output on No Pulse output off Pulse Value Totaliser value of selected PV at which a pulse is generated e g PV m3 h Pulse Value 10 a pulse is output every 10 m3 0 01 1000 Pulse Width Width of the pulse 30 ...

Page 31: ...ist Off Channel 1 Channel 2 Math 1 Math 2 System Test Source value Select from list Density Viscosity Temperature Other Minimum Maximum Span settings as on outputs PT100 Temperature inputs Source Fixed A fixed temperature can be entered under value PT100 Value read from PT100 temperature sensor in ºC Value Enter fixed user defined value 0 250 ºC Offset Enter fixed user defined value 100 100 ºC RS ...

Page 32: ...ncrease of flow velocity in m s from 0 to programmed Max F Cut then 60 second decrease i e the process variable changes over complete possible range All configured outputs exhibit their programmed behaviour Yes No Test modes also available for display keypad memory peripheral and ultrasonic components Settings Date Time Date Format Enter or select from list Language Select from list as available E...

Page 33: ...ct from list 9600 19200 57600 115200 Parity Select from list None Even Odd Type RS232 RS485 etc as installed 5 2 Diagnostics where specified Diagnostic screens where specified can be viewed directly during measurement using the programmer or through the menu structure screen only 5 3 Display settings The main Process Value PV is the primary measurement data Customer specific settings for data to b...

Page 34: ...of the Modbus RTU protocol a description of which is given in a separate document Please refer to customer support for further information In addition the ASCII printer output can also directed through the RS 485 interface Wiring Setup Please refer to customer support Operation Please refer to customer support 5 4 3 HART compatible output The KF150 can also be configured with an optional module wh...

Page 35: ...on 16 bit Accuracy 0 1 of MV 5 4 5 Analogue voltage output 0 10 v Voltage outputs may be assigned to process values in the mode section of the output menu The outputs can be programmed and scaled within the menu structure Wiring Electrical characteristic s Galvanically isolated from main electronics and from other I O s Range 0 10 V RLoad 1000 ohm Resolution 16 bit Accuracy 0 1 of MV 5 4 6 Analogu...

Page 36: ...ital relay output Relay outputs may be assigned to process values in the mode section of the output menu The relay outputs are configured using the menu structure Wiring Electrical characteristic s Form A SPDT NO and NC contacts Width 3 990 ms U 48 V Imax 250 mA Galvanically isolated from main electronics and from other I O s Mode Alarm fault totaliser programmable 1 Form A SPST NO contacts 1 Form...

Page 37: ...urce either PT100 temperature sensors or a fixed value for measurement against a known inlet or outlet temperature Where PT100 sensors are selected the flowmeter will prompt the user for a temperature offset which may be useful where the temperature of the medium differs from the temperature of the pipe wall for example with unlagged pipes If a fixed value is selected the meter will ask the user t...

Page 38: ...e function which shows a representation of the pulse received by the sensors In addition to displaying the received pulse this screen lists the following data from top to bottom Gain dB Signal dB Noise dB Transit time us Delta ns time downstream minus time upstream Control unit temperature degC Flow m s 38 ...

Page 39: ...ion to the following points Due to statutory regulations on environmental protection and safeguarding the health and safety of our personnel the manufacturer may only handle test and repair returned devices that have been in contact with products without risk to personnel and environment This means that the manufacturer can only service this device if it is accompanied by a Customer Return Note CR...

Page 40: ...ed to write to FRAM Call customer support FRAM READ ERR Hardware Failed to read from FRAM Call customer support RTC ERR Hardware Real Time Clock failure Power on off otherwise call customer support EXTMEM ERR Hardware Logger memory failure Power on off otherwise call customer support SPI ERR Hardware SPI bus failure Power on off otherwise call customer support I2C ERR Hardware I2C bus failure Powe...

Page 41: ...sensor coupling low SNR Recouple sensors check installation reduce number of passes look for other location call customer support 7 1 Data download difficulties If difficulties are encountered downloading the logger data Check that the flowmeter is switched on and not in measurement mode Check that the same number COM port is allocated in the Device Manager or equivalent as is set in the KatData s...

Page 42: ... Brass Naval 2 120 6 923 Gold hard drawn 1 200 3 937 Inconel 3 020 9 909 Iron electrolytic 3 240 10 630 Iron Armco 3 240 10 630 Ductile Iron 3 000 9 843 Cast Iron 2 500 8 203 Monel 2 720 8 924 Nickel 2 960 9 712 Tin rolled 1 670 5 479 Titanium 3 125 10 253 Tungsten annealed 2 890 9 482 Tungsten drawn 2 640 8 661 Tungsten carbide 3 980 13 058 Zinc rolled 2 440 8 005 Glass pyrex 3 280 10 761 Glass h...

Page 43: ...6 C4H9Br 1 276 20ºC 1 019 20ºC 3 343 2 68ºF 0 49 15ºC 5 272 59ºC n Butyl chloride 22 46 C4H9Cl 0 887 1 140 3 740 2 4 57 0 529 15ºC 5 692 59ºF Carbon tetrachloride CCl4 1 595 20ºC 926 3038 1 2 48 0 607 6 531 Carbon tetrafluoride Freon 14 CF4 1 75 150 ºC 875 2 150 ºC 2 871 5 238 ºF 6 61 Chloroform CHCl3 1 489 979 3 211 9 3 4 0 55 5 918 Dichlorodifluoromethane Freon 12 CCl2F2 1 516 40 ºC 774 1 2 539 ...

Page 44: ... 222 20 ºC 4 009 2 68 ºF 2 Propanol C3H8O 0 785 20 ºC 1 170 20 ºC 3 838 6 68 ºF 2 718 29 245 Propene C3H6 0 563 13ºC 963 13ºC 3159 4 9ºF 6 32 n Propyl alcohol C3H8O 0 78 20 ºC 1 222 20 ºC 4 009 2 68 ºF 2 549 27 427 Propylene C3H6 0 563 13 ºC 963 13 ºC 3159 4 9 ºF 6 32 Refrigerant 11 CCl3F 1 49 828 3 0 ºC 2 717 5 32 ºF 3 56 Refrigerant 12 CCl2F2 1 516 40 ºC 774 1 40 ºC 2 539 7 40 ºC 4 24 Refrigeran...

Page 45: ... 4 914 7 2 4 1 00 10 76 Water heavy D2O 1 400 4 593 Water sea 1 025 1531 5023 2 4 1 00 10 76 Temperature Sound Speed in Water º C º F m s ft s 0 32 0 1402 4600 1 33 8 1407 4616 2 35 6 1412 4633 3 37 4 1417 4649 4 39 2 1421 4662 5 41 0 1426 4679 6 42 8 1430 4692 7 44 6 1434 4705 8 46 4 1439 4721 9 48 2 1443 4734 10 50 0 1447 4748 11 51 8 1451 4761 12 53 6 1455 4774 13 55 4 1458 4784 14 57 2 1462 47...

Page 46: ...46 5072 55 131 0 1547 5076 56 132 8 1548 5079 57 134 6 1548 5079 58 136 4 1548 5079 59 138 2 1550 5086 60 140 0 1550 5086 61 141 8 1551 5089 62 143 6 1552 5092 63 145 4 1552 5092 64 147 2 1553 5092 65 149 0 1553 5095 66 150 8 1553 5095 67 152 6 1554 5099 68 154 4 1554 5099 69 156 2 1554 5099 70 158 0 1554 5099 71 159 8 1554 5099 72 161 6 1555 5102 73 163 4 1555 5102 74 165 2 1555 5102 75 167 0 155...

Page 47: ...6 240 0 1524 5000 121 250 0 1516 5007 127 260 0 1507 4944 132 270 0 1497 4912 138 280 0 1487 4879 143 290 0 1476 4843 149 300 0 1465 4807 154 310 0 1453 4767 160 320 0 1440 4725 166 330 0 1426 4679 171 340 0 1412 4633 177 350 0 1398 4587 182 360 0 1383 4538 188 370 0 1368 4488 193 380 0 1353 4439 199 390 0 1337 4387 204 400 0 1320 4331 210 410 0 1302 4272 216 420 0 1283 4210 221 430 0 1264 4147 22...

Page 48: ...5 W Display damping 0 99 s Measurement rate 1Hz standard higher rates on application Response time 1 s Operating languages English German French Spanish Russian Arabic other available on request Quantity and units of measurement Volumetric flow rate m3 h m3 min m3 s l h l min l s USgal h US gallons per hour USgal min USgal s bbl d barrels per day bbl h bbl min bbl s Flow velocity m s ft s inch s M...

Page 49: ...m C SPDT CO contacts U 48 V Imax 250 mA Clamp on sensors Type K1L K1P K1E Diameter range 50 1000 mm Dimensions 60 x 30 x 34 mm Material K1L Stainless steel K1P plastic Temperature range Type K1P 30 50 C 22 122 F Type K1L 30 80 C 22 176 F Type K1N 30 130 C 22 266 F Type K1E 30 200 C 22 392 F Degree of protection IP 66 acc EN 60529 IP 67 and IP 68 optional Type K4L K4P K4E Diameter range 15 100 mm D...

Page 50: ...splay settings 32 Sensor configuration 16 Disturbance sources 10 Sensor Location 9 Electrical connections 15 Sensor mounting 16 Error messages 39 Sensor mounting fixtures 17 Fluid selection 24 Sensor placement screen 25 Fluid temperature 24 Sensor Separation 12 HART output 33 Serial interface 33 Heat quantity measurement 36 Setup Wizard 22 Identification of components 8 SOS Speed of Sound 36 Input...

Page 51: ...KATflow 100 Appendix A Appendix A Certificate of Conformity 51 ...

Page 52: ...ng environment please Nuclear radiation Water endangering Toxic Caustic Biological Other please specify We confirm delete if not applicable that we have checked the instrument and sensors are free of any contamination neutralised flushed and decontaminated all parts which have been in contact with hazardous substances and or environments that there is no risk to man or environment through any resi...

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