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Optional it can be decided to seal also the cover of the electronic housing as can seen below

Figure 9-2: External sealing (optional)

Secondly the tag plate needs to be sealed:

Example of tag plate (true user tag plate may differ from example below):

Figure 9-3: Tag plate informatio (example)

Location of the tag plate on UFM

Summary of Contents for ALTOSONIC V12

Page 1: ...Operation Installation Manual V12 V6 2010 05 31 doc 31 05 2010 1 60 ALTOSONIC V12 OPTISONIC V6 Operation and Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...ncluding this disclaimer in any way at any time for any reason without prior notification and will not be liable in any way for possible consequences of such changes This is not a controlled document...

Page 3: ...C V12 signal converter 14 2 3 4 Signal converter enclosure 14 2 3 5 Main Board Assembly 16 2 4 Software 16 2 4 1 Configuration file 16 2 4 2 Start up 17 2 4 3 The basic transit time measuring process...

Page 4: ...ata Unformatted 40 7 2 6 Creating Reports 41 7 2 6 1 Reporting related to calibration parameter settings 42 7 2 6 2 Create a file listing the parameters in CSV format 44 7 2 6 3 Saving a parameter fil...

Page 5: ...t a specification of the medium to be measured at the manufacturer for advice NOTE If possible avoid the installation of an ultrasonic gas flow meter in close vicinity to a pressure regulating valve E...

Page 6: ...icable national standards safety requirements and accident prevention regulations If this document is not in your native language or if you have any problems understanding the text we advise you to co...

Page 7: ...select suitable means for transportation and lifting Use appropriate materials such as chains or hoisting straps that are in good condition Use the eye bolts on the meter body to attach chains or str...

Page 8: ...Transit time measuring principle Figure 2 1 Transit Time Measuring Principle For explanation of the principle In a pipe section two transducers Trd 1A and Trd 1B create an acoustic path which in the a...

Page 9: ...on the speed of sound in the gas or gas properties in general The gas velocity as calculated is only a function of the measured transit times tAB and tBA the length of the chord and the angle of inter...

Page 10: ...d However chords can be arranged in a way to compensate for swirl effects Two chords arranged in the same plane intersect the flow at opposite angles cross configuration These chords respond to the ta...

Page 11: ...er body with an electronic unit installed on top of it Figure 2 6 A number of ultrasonic transducers is installed inside the meter body For an ALTOSONIC V12 six transducers are installed on one side o...

Page 12: ...electric ceramic in the front of the transducer It is packaged sealed in a construction of metal parts and high grade epoxy The front side of the transducer is exposed to the fluid to be measured this...

Page 13: ...smaller than 12 inch diameter but not limiting the meter body is manufactured from a single piece of metal This piece of metal is machined to a conduit for the gas flow Holes are machined to accommod...

Page 14: ...se frequency output and status outputs Serial data communication to an RTU or DCS system is supported by means of various protocols Data can also be viewed using the display module that is built in th...

Page 15: ...nals for connecting digital output signals back panel screw terminal block flat cable interconnection display module transducer interface board processor board freq I O board cable feed through option...

Page 16: ...o the other compartment and the main terminal block The cabling from the transducers in the meter body enters the front compartment of signal converter housing through an Ex d wire bushing built in th...

Page 17: ...figuration parameters This disables any user from making modifications to parameters that would influence the measured flow or volume value Figure 9 1 This prevents unintentional or unauthorized chang...

Page 18: ...ratio and is also available as a diagnostic value The repetition rate called sample rate expressed as times per second for performing a single transit time measurement can be set as a parameter in th...

Page 19: ...al this numerical value must be converted first The software contains the frequency synthesizer function and the pulse width modulation function both are capable to convert one numerical value this ca...

Page 20: ...cy signal with phase 270 degrees PWM output is controlled by the result of the conversion to a pulse width modulated signal PWM inverted output is controlled by the result of the conversion to a pulse...

Page 21: ...ls Figure 9 1 Switch number 4 in position off means overwrite is disabled protected switch number 4 in position on means overwrite is enabled During flow calibration a final correction factor has to b...

Page 22: ...ived all the parts ordered The ALTOSONIC V12 will arrive in a wooden crate Carefully unpack the UFM remove the crate s lid unscrew the protecting beams or release the strap belts Lift the UFM from the...

Page 23: ...cloth Also do not apply onto the sensors 3 Protection by oxygen free environment blind flanges and nitrogen To protect against corrosion the humidity should be less than 38 and or oxygen should not b...

Page 24: ...TOSONIC V12 is a highly accurate device an additional flow conditioner can be installed upstream of the flow meter in order to minimize measuring uncertainty in particular when a strongly distorted fl...

Page 25: ...meter body in the direction of the positive forward gas flow The converter shall be located at the top of the ultrasonic flow meter Connect the pressure transmitter to the Pr point on the meter body u...

Page 26: ...d to use a gas detector in case of any risk that an explosive gas mixture can be present Be aware of the general safety directives local safety directives and detailed instructions for working on elec...

Page 27: ...power supply max 100VA 24VDC see also IEC 61010 1 clause 6 3 1 and 6 3 2 The protective conductor clamp terminal size M5 press fitted in the terminal compartment near the main connection terminals sha...

Page 28: ...output Default the first digital I O connection is set as a pulse frequency output having a frequency proportional to the volume flow rate actual volume under process conditions It is possible to assi...

Page 29: ...on RS485 The electronics has two independent serial ports operating in half duplex mode switching automatically between receiving and transmitting The electrical connections of these ports are galvani...

Page 30: ...3 for monitoring the flow meter or in order to make modifications to the parameter set up if required 5 4 Cabling For connecting power and the digital outputs as minimum one cable can be used two sep...

Page 31: ...gher than 65 0 C 5 5 Ground connection The foot of the enclosure has two screw connection points one M5 thread and one M4 thread to attach a ground conductor See the picture below Figure 5 5 Ground co...

Page 32: ...7 Display and Operating Elements Figure 0 1 Display Display elements 1 Field with product name 2 X is shown when an optical button is activated 3 Indication of page or menu number 4 Data fields 1 2 or...

Page 33: ...rted Software version 5 9 Operating the display In the normal operating mode an information page can be selected by means of the optical sensitive buttons up and down scrolling mode The information pa...

Page 34: ...ture Press to open a menu item in order to change its value the display will show 3 lines Current value Menu item that will be changed Selected value to replace current value Press to accept the selec...

Page 35: ...ussed in sections 5 3 3 5 3 4 and 5 3 5 the RS485 serial communication link is applicable for field installations For details of the service tool see Quick start guide and Manual Monitoring Configurat...

Page 36: ...ol For in filed application MODBUS RS485 should be the option to choose Press OK to confirm A dialog box will appear asking for your user name and password Figure 6 4 User Password Type your user name...

Page 37: ...y after having connected to the meter using the service tool the User views will automatically pop up Figure 6 5 User View The user view has different tabs with specific information Figure 6 6 User Vi...

Page 38: ...oring configuration should be loaded manually prior to selecting the User Views 6 2 3 loading monitoring configuration To load a monitoring configuration Click the button File to open the File menu Se...

Page 39: ...ou want to start the monitoring function now Figure 6 11 Start monitoring Press Yes to start the monitoring function To activate the user views go to View User Views See Figure 6 7 6 2 4 start up user...

Page 40: ...om Click OK to confirm this setting 6 2 5 Viewing Data Unformatted Besides the described User Views data can be viewed in another way using unformatted data This viewing option can be chosen under vie...

Page 41: ...low meter and the way the meter performs Records can be printed reports or records can be exported and saved as data files on a storage medium Records can be created regarding the actual parameter val...

Page 42: ...Use the scroll bar at the right side of the window to scroll trough the list and the scroll bar at the bottom to display the columns you are interested in In order to print a hard copy Click Reports...

Page 43: ...he button with the printer icon in the upper left of the window to get a printed copy of the report Click the button with diskette icon in the upper left corner to save the parameter list as an electr...

Page 44: ...rameter NOTE A file consisting of all the parameters is not advisable again for metrological purposes the calibration parameters are sufficient So Deselect All Choose only Calibration Figure 6 21 Choo...

Page 45: ...value report is only available in extended version 6 3 Logging data from a flow meter After connecting with a flow meter the default monitoring configuration file included in the Quick Start software...

Page 46: ...a new log file will be created even while a logging process is running Logged data will be stored in a file with CSV format The file will be stored in the folder C KrohneData Logging 6 4 Adjusting Met...

Page 47: ...Figure 6 25 Choosing meter factor object tree The right side of the screen shows the following information Figure 6 26 Applying new meterfactor The meter factor can be filled into the field named Valu...

Page 48: ...10 05 31 doc 31 05 2010 48 60 Next steps are Click Apply Click Commit Click Save Response Writing data to flash disk Save Configuration file by clicking on File Save Flow meter Configuration as XML fi...

Page 49: ...see details in section 7 10 7 2 Cleaning In case of exceptional growth of contamination inside the meter body that is detected using the log file trending on board diagnostic or KROHNE Care system the...

Page 50: ...connector gently out of the of the transducer Remove the hollow nut that fastens the transducer requires a special tool Attach another special tool onto the fine screw thread on top of the transducer...

Page 51: ...e that is grounded Use following instructions to dismantle the converter housing and to exchange one or more electronics boards Always read instructions for safe handling of the equipment and installa...

Page 52: ...bly 4 Pull the carrier frame with the electronic boards out of the enclosure Be carefull to disconnect cables and wiring as required to allow to take the carrier frame out of the enclosure CAUTION Ple...

Page 53: ...l the display unit Reconnect signal cables and power cable Reinstall the compartment s screw lid turning it clockwise and tighten the fastener Remove warning signs and switch on power supply 7 5 Batte...

Page 54: ...o monitor the performance of the flow meter continuously and receive online early warnings or alarms CAUTION Nevertheless should it be necessary to return a device to KROHNE for inspection or repair p...

Page 55: ...e and diagnostics It advises about changes of the flow profile warnings or alarms often caused by process contamination and builds a history of maintenance data Sensitive fiscal data is left out of th...

Page 56: ...20 600 24 extended range 750 30 1600 64 Pressure Range 150lbs 300lbs 600lbs 900lbs extended range up to 2500lbs optional 4 Operating Conditions Process conditions Minimum 4 bara Pressure ANSI150 ANSI...

Page 57: ...rs can be exchanged freely without the need for re calibration Nevertheless the electronic board will be sealed to secure the parameter settings of the electronics Remove the cover Remove display Remo...

Page 58: ...ed to seal also the cover of the electronic housing as can seen below Figure 9 2 External sealing optional Secondly the tag plate needs to be sealed Example of tag plate true user tag plate may differ...

Page 59: ...e Sealing of tag plate is done by two sealing screws and sealing wire as can be seen in figure below or the tag plate can be mounted by welding or rivets so that removal without destroying the tag pla...

Page 60: ...8 Open Monitoring Configuration 38 Figure 7 9 Warning monitoring session running 38 Figure 7 10 Browser configuration monitoring 39 Figure 7 11 Start monitoring 39 Figure 7 12 Open settings menu 39 Fi...

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