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Micronics

Portaflow 222 & 333 User Manual

Issue 3.1 Feb 20

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2.3

Connecting Temperature Probes (Portaflow 333 only)

The temperature sensors must be located at the input and output of the system that is being
monitored. The area of pipe where they are to be attached must be free of grease and any
insulating material. It is recommended that any coating on the pipe is removed so that the sensor
has the best possible thermal contact with the pipe.

Figure 11

Portaflow 333 Temperature Probe Positioning

The sockets on the Electronics Module are marked Red (Hot) and Blue (Cold) - see

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. This defines the location of the temperature sensors on installations

where heat is being extracted from the system.

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Summary of Contents for Portaflow 222

Page 1: ...Flow Meter Portaflow 333 Portable Ultrasonic Heat Meter User Manual Portaflow 333 shown Micronics Ltd Knaves Beech Business Centre Davies Way Loudwater High Wycombe Bucks HP10 9QR Telephone 44 0 1628...

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Page 3: ...g the transducers 11 2 3 Connecting Temperature Probes Portaflow 333 only 13 2 4 Connecting Outputs 15 2 5 Connecting the Power Supply 16 2 5 1 Charging the battery 16 2 5 2 Optimising battery life 16...

Page 4: ...t 34 6 1 1 Converting the measured current to flow rate 35 6 2 Digital Outputs 35 6 2 1 Setting up Volumetric Pulse 36 6 2 2 Frequency Mode 37 6 2 3 Energy Pulse Portaflow 333 only 37 7 MAINTENANCE AN...

Page 5: ...ing standard features are Large easy to read graphic display with backlighting Simple to follow dual function keypad Simple Quick Start set up procedure Continuous signal monitoring Pulse output volum...

Page 6: ...the transducers to obtain the strongest signal Reflex Mode This is the mode most commonly used The two transducers U D are attached to the pipe in line with each other and the signals passing between...

Page 7: ...outputs 4 Transducer cables x2 2m 5 Chains x 2 3 3m 6 Guide rails x2 For use with A or B type transducers 7 Ultrasonic couplant 8 Tape measure 9 Transducer set B for use on pipes 50mm to 2000mm outsid...

Page 8: ...Portaflow 222 333 User Manual Micronics Page 4 Issue 3 1 Feb 20 All models 333 units only Figure 2 Package Contents 333 model shown 1 6 8 9 5 10 4 12 7 15 3 2 9 13 16 11 14...

Page 9: ...r monitoring pipes of 1500mm to 5000mm diameter over a temperature range 20 C to 80 C Kit is supplied in a separate case and includes the sensors together with ratchet straps and guide rails for attac...

Page 10: ...alibrated to suit a particular flow range and used with a range of external interface devices such as those found in BMS or site monitoring systems Portaflow 333 units can also act as a data logger Wh...

Page 11: ...d to enter straight forward numerical data within menus or provide quick access to frequently used menus or commands from the Read Flow Velocity Energy display screens NOTE SOME OF THE FEATURES ACCESS...

Page 12: ...the active menu choice by pressing the ENTER key 3 Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to cycle through the available options or for numerical settings use the keypad to enter the required value 4 Press th...

Page 13: ...by ensuring there is a straight length of pipe upstream of the transducers of at least 10 times the pipe diameter and 5 times the pipe diameter on the downstream side as shown in Figure x but this ma...

Page 14: ...e material or flaking paint in order to obtain the best possible surface A smooth contact between pipe surface and the face of the sensors is an important factor in achieving a good ultrasound signal...

Page 15: ...ltrasonic couplant along the centre length of the transducer E Figure 9 Applying ultrasonic couplant 4 Fit the transducer into the guide block ensuring the lugs on the sides of the transducer are corr...

Page 16: ...must be connected to the upstream transducer and the BLUE cable to the downstream transducer The sockets are also colour coded NOTE IF YOU OBSERVE NEGATIVE FLOW SWAP THE RED AND BLUE CABLES AT THE SEN...

Page 17: ...ched must be free of grease and any insulating material It is recommended that any coating on the pipe is removed so that the sensor has the best possible thermal contact with the pipe Figure 11 Porta...

Page 18: ...Feb 20 Two separate 4 core plug in cables are provided for the Temperature Sensor Probes connections Figure 12 Portaflow 333 Temperature Probe Wiring HOT White White COLD White White Red Red Red Red 3...

Page 19: ...low flow alarm is configurable NO NC The 4 20mA current output is available on the white high polarity and black low polarity wire pairs pins 1 2 on the connector The alarm current due to a flow outs...

Page 20: ...ly OFF timed to switch off after 5 120s of keypad inactivity or permanently ON If the backlight is active continuously it will reduce the available battery operating time to 8 hrs Similarly if the 4 2...

Page 21: ...s to select Setup Instrument Press the ENTER Key With System selected in the Options menu press the ENTER Key Alternatively from a Read Flow Velocity Energy screen press the SYSTEM key 2 The Options m...

Page 22: ...E PROCEDURE 2 6 3 Enabling Disabling the Backlight The backlight can be selected to be OFF TIMED illuminated until a set interval of keypad inactivity occurs or ON permanently If the backlight is not...

Page 23: ...p as a Site within the Portaflow which then stores the site parameters See Chapter 4 Before you can use the Portaflow system you need to obtain the following details this information will be required...

Page 24: ...and press the ENTER key 6 If no lining material was entered go to step 7 Otherwise enter the lining thickness 0 40 mm Select CONTINUE and press the ENTER key 7 Select the fluid type from the following...

Page 25: ...ill take you to the FLOW READING screen via a signal checking screen 3 Check that the indicated signal strength on the left of the screen is at least 2 bars ideally 3 or 4 If less than 2 bars are show...

Page 26: ...NTER Key 2 Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to select Primary Flow press the ENTER Key The Primary Flow screen is displayed 3 Select Display Total and press the ENTER key Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to scrol...

Page 27: ...nergy 4 MANAGING NAMED SITES Setting up the Portaflow system using the Quick Start method described in the previous chapter is the recommended method to use in a one off situation If you have several...

Page 28: ...WHEN ENTERING NEW SITE DATA YOU COULD RECEIVE AN INVALID ERROR MESSAGE IF THE PREVIOUS SENSOR SET WAS OPERATING AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 135 C IF THIS OCCURS IGNORE THE WARNING AS IT WILL DISAPPEAR WHE...

Page 29: ...h key represents three or more characters For example 1 represents the characters ABCabc1 Repeatedly press the same key to cycle through the characters for that key Pausing for a brief period of time...

Page 30: ...ickness Sensor set Sensor mode Fluid type Fluid temperature NOTE IF YOU SELECT A DIFFERENT SENSOR SET E G A ST WHEN ENTERING NEW SITE DATA YOU COULD RECEIVE AN INVALID ERROR MESSAGE IF THE PREVIOUS SE...

Page 31: ...te for any inherent differences between the two sensors noise pick up internal pipe conditions etc It can be used to zero the flow indication under no flow conditions IF YOU HAVE ADJUSTED THE ZERO CUT...

Page 32: ...top the Portaflow s totaliser and zero it see page 22 2 Run the Portaflow s totaliser to measure the total flow over a 30 60 minute period and note the total flow indicated by the reference flow meter...

Page 33: ...surface Plane surface Rough planed surface 0 01 Welded steel pipes new Long usage cleaned Lightly and evenly rusted Heavily encrusted 0 1 Cast iron pipes Bitumen lining New without lining Rusted Encru...

Page 34: ...he Options menu press the ENTER Key Alternatively from a Read Flow Velocity Energy screen press the SYSTEM key 2 The System Settings menu is displayed 2 Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to select Damping Pr...

Page 35: ...THE DATA LOGGER MENU BEFORE SETTING UP THE FLOW READING 5 1 Manual logging This procedure assumes that the Portaflow unit has been correctly installed and is operating in the FLOW READING mode 1 Check...

Page 36: ...NOTE WHEN SETTING UP A NAMED SITE IT IS ADVISABLE TO RUN A BRIEF LOGGING SESSION ON THE NEW SITE TO ESTABLISH A DATA LOG FILE AS THIS WILL PREVENT THE SITE NAME BEING OVERWRITTEN WHEN SAVING THE QUICK...

Page 37: ...stick 7 Upon completion select Exit to return to the MAIN menu 5 6 Clearing Log Files 1 Access the MAIN menu IMPORTANT IF THIS IS DONE FROM THE FLOW READING SCREEN ANY LOGGING CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE...

Page 38: ...Setup Press the ENTER key The Current Loop Setup menu is displayed 3 Edit the settings as required see Table x The 4 20mA can be set to represent a particular flow range It is also possible to enter a...

Page 39: ...act types Alarm Output set to Rising or Falling signal directions Frequency Output with High Frequency and Low Frequency settings The measurement source can be Volume not compatible with Frequency Out...

Page 40: ...tity Per Pulse Volume 0 010 m 3 Energy 36 000kJ Direction Rising Falling Low Freq 0 Hz Pulse Duration 50ms Activation Level Volume 500m 3 Flow 3e 07 l min Energy 1 8e 06 kJ Power 500kW Signal 0 5 Low...

Page 41: ...g up to nearest whole litre Set Volume per Pulse to 1 litre 6 2 2 Frequency Mode In Frequency mode the output frequency is proportional to the flow rate within a specified frequency range of 1 200Hz T...

Page 42: ...equipment Excessive grease couplant can be removed from the sensors and guide rails using an absorbent paper towel and a general purpose solvent cleaner 5 We recommend that the ultrasonic couplant is...

Page 43: ...ap in concrete covered pipes affecting the ultrasonic signal quality Poor internal pipe construction Rough internal pipe walls affecting fluid flow see roughness factor Internal welds positioned in th...

Page 44: ...Portaflow 222 333 User Manual Micronics Page 40 Issue 3 1 Feb 20 8 2 General Troubleshooting Procedure Figure 14 Troubleshooting chart...

Page 45: ...s menu Response Enter a valid number Totaliser beyond maximum Interpretation The totaliser has overflowed its maximum count The counter will roll over and restart from zero but this message alerts you...

Page 46: ...tart and the error message remains then either all the sites are in use or all the Logger memory is full Check for any unwanted log files and delete them Log memory full Interpretation This occurs whe...

Page 47: ...ave entered an out of range value for the fluid Temperature Accepted temperature range 20 C to 300 C Response Enter a valid number Invalid Date or Time Interpretation The entered Date or Time is inval...

Page 48: ...ess the UP or DOWN arrow button The Sensors screen is displayed 4 Use the UP DOWN scroll keys to select Sensor Set Press the ENTER key 5 Select the appropriate sensor the default will be A and press t...

Page 49: ...e display should show 3 4 bars Figure 15 Sensors on the test block 8 5 Reset To reset the Portaflow carefully inserting a straightened paperclip into the pinhole located in the right hand side of the...

Page 50: ...or the acoustic wave to propagate across the pipe It is used to see if the signal is being taken from the burst at the correct time to get the strongest signal This value is normally a few s below the...

Page 51: ...Micronics Portaflow 222 333 User Manual Issue 3 1 Feb 20 Page 47...

Page 52: ...able Volume Units l gal USgals Barrel m Total Volume 12 digits forward and reverse Applicable Fluid Types Fluid Condition Clean liquids or oils that have less than 3 by volume of particulate content A...

Page 53: ...rwegian Dutch Swedish Outputs USB Interface Supports USB 2 0 Full Speed 12Mbits sec mode USB software driver provided Printer Terminal Serial RS232 C inc handshaking Analog Output 4 20mA 0 20mA 0 16mA...

Page 54: ...ight including Battery 1 1 kg Protection IP54 Keypad No Keys 16 Display Format 240 x 64 pixel graphic display high contrast black on white with backlight Viewing Angle Min 30 typically 40 Environmenta...

Page 55: ...h Water Glycol Mixtures There is little available data on the specific heat capacity K factor for water glycol mixes and there is no practical method of determining the percentage of glycol in a syste...

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