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UF AV5500 Area-Velocity Flow Meter 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 

 

Channel Types:

 

Round pipe, Rectangular, trapezoid, egg or custom shapes 

 

Electronics Enclosure:

 

Watertight and dust tight NEMA4X (IP 66) polycarbonate with clear, 
shatterproof cover 

 

Accuracy:

 

Level: ± 0.25% of reading or ±

0.08”, whichever is greater. Repeatability 

& Linearity 0.1%  

 

 

Velocity: ± 2% of reading or ±0.04 ft/sec, whichever is greater. Requires 
solids or bubbles minimum size of 100 microns, minimum concentration 
75 ppm. Repeatability & Linearity 0.5% 

 

Display:

 

White, back-lit matrix 

– displays flow rate, totalizer, relay states, 

operating mode and calibration menu 

 

Programming:

 

Built-in 5-key calibrator with English, French or Spanish language 
selection 

 

Power Input:

 

100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 10VA maximum. 

 

 

Optional 9-32VDC, 10 WATTS maximum 

 

Outputs:

 

3 Isolated 4-20mA, 1000 ohm, (Flow, Level and Velocity) or 0-5VDC by 
menu selection 

 

Control Relays:

 

2 Relays, for

m ‘C’ dry contacts rated 5 amp SPDT; programmable for 

flow proportional pulse (sampler/totalizer), flow and/or level alarm 

 

Data Logging

Programmable 6.5-million point data capacity, time and date stamped 
plus formatted flow reports including Total, Average, Minimum, 
Maximum and times of occurrence. Includes USB output to Flash Drives 
and Windows software 

 

Operating

 

Temp. (electronics): 

-5 to 140°F (-20° to 60°C) 

 

Approximate Shipping Weight:

 

10 lbs (4.5 Kg) 

 

Approvals:

 

CE, CSA/UL/EN 61010-1 

 

 

 

7.4  / 188 mm

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Summary of Contents for UF AV5500

Page 1: ...www micronicsflowmeters com USER S GUIDE Installation Operation Instructions Area Velocity Flow Meter Model UF AV5500 Manual Series A 1...

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

Page 3: ...22 INSTALLATION SENSOR LOCATION 24 ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION 31 FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING 32 APPLICATIONS HOTLINE 35 PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE 35 APPENDIX A OPTIONS 37 MODBUS COMMUNICATION 43 SPECIFICATIONS 5...

Page 4: ...eaker in the building in close proximity to the equipment that is marked as the disconnect switch Risk of electric shock Loosen cover screw to access connections Only qualified personnel should access...

Page 5: ...C NO C NC 4 20mA FLOW RLY2 RLY1 NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO RLY3 RLY4 RLY5 RLY6 EXTRA RELAYS OPTION POWER INPUT HEATER OPTION SENSOR GND AC GND SERIAL COMMUNICATION OPTION RS 485 Output G 4 20mA V...

Page 6: ...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 underline under numerals and increase or decrease...

Page 7: ...Re l a y 1 Fu n c t i o n F l o w mi n On 1 0 00 USG mi n Of f 0 0 00 USG Sp ec i al Fu n c t i o ns La n gu a ge En g l i s h An a l o g Ou t 4 20 mA Ba c k l i gh t Hi g h Re s et To t al i z er NO...

Page 8: ...series level sensor option Echo loss 3 2 1 No Echo PZxx series level sensor option 1 2 Message waiting Press Data logging off 1 2 Data logging on 1 2 3 4 USB file download File download completed Down...

Page 9: ...on the individual level and velocity data and the channel shape and size programmed in the Channel Setup menu Min Flow Displays a read only value of the minimum flow cutoff Any flow rate measured belo...

Page 10: ...LOG Press from the MAIN display to view a formatted flow report from instruments with a built in data logger Press to pan through Flow Velocity and Level summaries Press to scroll down one day or rep...

Page 11: ...lume press the and then the or to select units for volume Note bbl denotes US oil barrels Press the to store your selection then the to the next menu item At Multiplier press the and then the or to se...

Page 12: ...bic meters per minute ft3 s cubic feet per second m3 s cubic meters per second bbl d barrels per day 1 bbl 42 USG IG d Imperial gallons per day bbl h barrels per hour 1 bbl 42 USG IG d Imperial gallon...

Page 13: ...e level should reach in the system in units configured in the Units Mode menu If a Round pipe is selected in the Channel Setup menu then this value should be set to the same value as the inside diamet...

Page 14: ...he LCD display and output signals will report 0 20mA Set the 20mA value for the flow analog output in units configured in the Units Mode menu 4mA Set the 4mA value for the flow analog output in units...

Page 15: ...alue is 10 LOE Time Should the level reading be lost because of air or debris in the system the LOE Time will cause the meter to hold the last valid level reading until the LOE Time is expired at whic...

Page 16: ...ngle Select Rectangle for rectangular channels Enter the channel width Trapezoid Select Trapezoid for trapezoidal shaped channels Specify the Width and Slope of the channel as shown in the following i...

Page 17: ...Enter the increment number if you want to edit a previous entry or to skip entering widths for some levels Note The custom channel will interpolate widths between entry points Width Enter the measured...

Page 18: ...nd pulse duration is 350 milliseconds Flow On Position the cursor under the numerals and press or to set digits to the relay On set point Off Set digits to the Off set point Velocity On Position the c...

Page 19: ...l result in larger data files which may take a long time to download to USB Reference page 15 for specific download times In critical installations data should be downloaded often Data Log Stop Start...

Page 20: ...ll appear indicating that the maximum number of downloads for that instrument are on the USB flash drive Older files can be erased or moved from the flash memory drive or a new memory drive can be use...

Page 21: ...tor TB1 TB2 OFF TB2 TB3 ON Biasing None Protocol Choose MODBUS Address Device address for the UF AV5500 Valid range 001 247 Default 001 This number should be unique across the bus Press or to scroll t...

Page 22: ...n is displayed and output as positive values Select Invert to invert the sense of the flow measurement Capture WF This function should only be used when instructed by a Micronics representative to do...

Page 23: ...simulate maximum Flow Level and Velocity and to output 20mA 5V to the analog channels Select Minimum and press to simulate minimum Flow Level and Velocity and to output 4mA 0V to the analog channels...

Page 24: ...l the best accuracy will occur where flow is evenly distributed across the channel pipe and free of turbulence Specific installation considerations are listed and discussed in more detail below 1 Open...

Page 25: ...be mounted in front upstream of a hydraulic dam or a Micronics VD pipe dam the sensor should be placed at least 20 inches in front of the dam 3 Pipe Grade The pipe channel in which the QZ02 sensor is...

Page 26: ...uld be free of bends tees sudden changes in slope and there should not be objects in the pipe channel which disturb the flow profile in front of the sensor In general the QZ02 sensor should be mounted...

Page 27: ...lied Ensure that the sensor is parallel to the water surface check with a level Mount with the tapered end of the sensor pointing upstream and the sensor cable pointing downstream Clip or tie wrap the...

Page 28: ...Page 28 UF AV5500 Area Velocity Flow Meter...

Page 29: ...will point downstream Turn the adjustment nut clockwise to expand the bracket and secure to the pipe wall by friction fit Insert the sensor into the mounting bracket and tie wrap the sensor cable sec...

Page 30: ...sensor in an unobstructed position at least 8 203 2 mm above the high water level Install the stainless steel mounting bracket in a horizontal position check with a level and then insert the PZ15 LP s...

Page 31: ...sert 12 screws supplied through the four enclosure mounting holes to secure the enclosure to the wall or mounting stand Additional conduit holes can be cut in the bottom of the enclosure with a hole s...

Page 32: ...bulent flow very aerated flow relocate sensor or use PZ15 LP sensor not level level sensor with Bullseye level sediment dirt grease build up on sensor clean sensor with liquid soap Level Inaccurate se...

Page 33: ...esistance should be approximately 82 5K ohms for any cable length High readings indicate an open circuit and low readings indicate a short or partial short in the sensor cable Unplug the 2 pin green s...

Page 34: ...Page 34 UF AV5500 Area Velocity Flow Meter Resistance vs Temperature...

Page 35: ...r Returned Merchandise Authorization This ensures fast service and correct billing or credit When you contact Micronics please have the following information available 1 Model number 2 Serial number 3...

Page 36: ...ong 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 v...

Page 37: ...in rigid metal conduit for mechanical and electrical noise protection Recommended installation with a junction box is illustrated below 62 RG AU COAXIAL MAX TOTAL CABLE LENGTH 500 ft 152m 62 coaxial R...

Page 38: ...e 38 UF AV5500 Area Velocity Flow Meter COAXIAL CABLE PREPARATION VXC UF AV5500 sensor cable can be cut and spliced up to a maximum length of 500 ft 152 m Cable ends must be prepared as illustrated be...

Page 39: ...Area Velocity Flow Meter JUNCTION BOX OPTION JB2X JB4X NEMA4X IP66 polycarbonate Junction Box with terminal strips is available from Micronics Limited Includes compression fittings for watertight coax...

Page 40: ...Page 40 UF AV5500 Area Velocity Flow Meter SS PIPE MOUNTING BAND OPTION VSJ...

Page 41: ...us location rated Class I Division 1 Groups C D Class II Division 1 Groups E F G Class III Intrinsic Safety Barriers may be ordered with the Micronics instrument and are supplied mounted in the Micron...

Page 42: ...er Barrier Specifications To safely install Greyline transducer s certified for use in hazardous locations you must refer to the installation drawings specifications of the certified transducer s TRAN...

Page 43: ...erminal block if your UF AV5500 was ordered with this card or if one was added after installation Card location SERIAL COMMUNICATION AC L N NO C NC NO C NC 4 20mA RLY2 RLY1 AC GND NC C NO NC C NO NC C...

Page 44: ...en Odd Default Even Stop Bits 1 2 Default 1 Termination 120 Ohms or none Default None Jumper JP1 position 1 2 OFF No term Jumper JP1 position 2 3 ON Term Biasing None Flow Control None Termination Jum...

Page 45: ...Floating Point Register 2 of 2 30003 Flow Velocity m s Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 30004 Flow Velocity m s Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 30101 Flow Rate GPM USG min...

Page 46: ...Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 USMG US Million Gallons 30124 Flow Rate USMG min Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 USMG US Million Gallons 30125 Flow Rate USMG hr Input Register F...

Page 47: ...er Floating Point Register 2 of 2 IG Imperial Gallons 30149 Flow Rate IMG sec Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 IMG Imperial Million Gallons 30150 Flow Rate IMG sec Input Register Floating...

Page 48: ...Previous day Average Flow Rate ft3 min Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 30171 Previous day Average Flow Rate m3 hr Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 30172 Previous day Averag...

Page 49: ...gister Floating Point Register 2 of 2 USMG US Million Gallons 30193 Previous day Average Flow Rate L min Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 30194 Previous day Average Flow Rate L min Input...

Page 50: ...Point Register 1 of 2 IMG Imperial Million Gallons 30218 Previous day Average Flow Rate IMG hr Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 IMG Imperial Million Gallons 30219 Previous day Average Flo...

Page 51: ...llons 30314 Volume Total IMG Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 IMG Imperial Million Gallons 30315 Volume Total bbl Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 bbl US Oil Barrel 42 Gallon...

Page 52: ...nstalled 30504 Sensor Range feet Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 Only used when through air sensor is installed 30505 Sensor Range mm Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 Only u...

Page 53: ...ister Floating Point Register 1 of 2 30929 mA Output 1 4mA Value Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 30930 mA Output 1 20mA Value Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 30931 mA Outpu...

Page 54: ...nput Register Index 0 to 31 0 US Gallons per Minute 1 Litres per Second 2 Cubic Feet per Minute 3 Cubic Meters per Hour 4 US Gallons per Second 5 US Gallons per Hour 6 US Gallons per Day 7 Cubic Feet...

Page 55: ...Cubic Meters 6 Litre 7 Barrel 30951 Time Units Input Register Index 0 to 3 0 Second 1 Minute 2 Hour 3 Day 30961 Echo Confidence Input Register Integer 30963 Confidence Input Register Integer Tech s M...

Page 56: ...e module can be customer installed The Thermostat is factory set to turn ON at 40 F 4 5 C and OFF at 60 F 15 5 C Power consumption is 15 Watts ENCLOSURE SUNSCREEN Option SCR Do not mount instrument el...

Page 57: ...32VDC to the and terminals The Power Input GND terminal must be connected to the nearest Ground pole A 1 amp fuse in line is recommended NO C NC NO C NC 4 20mA RLY2 RLY1 NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C...

Page 58: ...English French or Spanish language selection Power Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 10VA maximum Optional 9 32VDC 10 WATTS maximum Outputs 3 Isolated 4 20mA 1000 ohm Flow Level and Velocity or 0 5VDC by menu...

Page 59: ...ad 1 in 25 4 mm Maximum Head 15 ft 4 57 m Operating Temperature 5 to 175 F 15 to 80 C Exposed Materials 316 stainless steel epoxy resin polyurethane Sensor Cable 25 ft 7 6 m submersible polyurethane j...

Page 60: ...4 57 m Minimum Range 8 203 2 mm Beam Angle 8 Operating Temperature 40 to 150 F 40 to 65 C Exposed Materials Sensor PVC Mounting Bracket 316 Stainless Hazardous Rating Standard Certified non incendive...

Page 61: ...Page 61 UF AV5500 Area Velocity Flow Meter Dual Non Contacting Sensor Configuration...

Page 62: ...NC NO C NC 4 20mA RLY2 RLY1 NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO RLY3 RLY4 RLY5 RLY6 EXTRA RELAYS OPTION POWER INPUT HEATER OPTION SENSOR GND SERIAL COMMUNICATION OPTION AC GND RS 485 Output G 4 20mA VELOC...

Page 63: ...only Do not clamp sensor body or stem 2 Do not mount sensor or cover flange in direct sunlight 3 Extend sensor cable up to 500 ft 150 m with RG62AU coaxial only and junction box 4 Standpipe diameter...

Page 64: ...porary mounting Apply coupling compound 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 t...

Page 65: ...e paint scale 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 sup...

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