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11451 Belcher Road South, Largo, FL 33773 • USA • Tel +1 (727) 447-6140 • Fax +1 (727) 442-5699 • [email protected]

F-5400 Thermal Mass Flow Meter Manual 12/16 - 2031 / 107032

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Model F-5400

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction

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a. Quick Start Guide

Page 5

2. Installation (Mechanical)

Page 9

a. Installation Depth

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b. Orientation of Flowmeter

Page 13

c. Rotating the Probe/Enclosure

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d. Sensor Elements

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e. Compression Fittings

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3. Wiring (Electrical)

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a. General Wiring

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b. Signal Wiring

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c. Pulse/Alarm Wiring (optional feature)

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4. Operation (Standard Operation)

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a. Start Up

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5. Maintenance

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a. Precautions

Page 27

b. Troubleshooting

Page 28

6. Appendices

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a. Specifications

Page 32

b. Agency Approvals

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c. Dimensions

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d. Warranty

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e. Returning your meter

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7. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

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8. Index

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Summary of Contents for F-5400

Page 1: ...o FL 33773 USA Tel 1 727 447 6140 Fax 1 727 442 5699 www onicon com sales onicon com F 5400 Insertion and Inline Thermal Mass Flow Sensor Installation and Operation Guide 07 18 2031 1 107032 Rev B ONICON Flow and Energy Measurement ...

Page 2: ... given herein contact the factory at ONICON 11451 BELCHER ROAD SOUTH LARGO FL 33773 TELEPHONE 727 447 6140 FAX 727 442 5699 EMAIL SERVICE ONICON COM Download Technical Data Sheets from our website www onicon com ONICON believes that the information provided herein is accurate however be advised that the information contained herein is NOT a guarantee for satisfactory results Specifically this info...

Page 3: ... 13 c Rotating the Probe Enclosure Page 14 d Sensor Elements Page 14 e Compression Fittings Page 16 3 Wiring Electrical Page 20 a General Wiring Page 20 b Signal Wiring Page 22 c Pulse Alarm Wiring optional feature Page 24 4 Operation Standard Operation Page 26 a Start Up Page 8 5 Maintenance Page 27 a Precautions Page 27 b Troubleshooting Page 28 6 Appendices Page 32 a Specifications Page 32 b Ag...

Page 4: ...or any such harm owing to any defects in the product which were not predictable or for any indirect damages Safety Precautions The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of installation operation service and repair of this product Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific WARNINGS given elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design ma...

Page 5: ...he meter settings by using the F 5000 View software tool Record the settings in the spaces given for items A D on the following page Use the table and images below as a guide while using the worksheet on the next page to record your notes Note Please read the entire Quick start procedure before beginning installation INSIDE DIAMETER ID OUTER DIAMETER OD FLOW Downstream Upstream FLOW ARROW ON ENCLO...

Page 6: ...r SCFH KG H etc B Correct values for reference temperature and pressure Y N Y N Y N Y N C Confirm the pipe ID listed above same as Pipe_id D Verify the 4mA and 20mA meter settings 4mA 20mA 4mA 20mA 4mA 20mA 4mA 20mA Your Notes Before powering on your meter use this worksheet to record your notes If you are experiencing any problems after completing this procedure please call the ONICON Service Dep...

Page 7: ...Model F 5400 measures mass flow an advantage over other flow meters which measure volumetric flow Volumetric flow is incomplete because temperature and pressure are unknown and must be measured separately For example the mass flow of a gas depends on its temperature and pressure As temperature and pressure changes the gas volume changes but not its mass Therefore a device measuring mass flow is in...

Page 8: ... be scaled by the user The pulse output can be used for pulse or alarm is programmable to represent flow rate and can be scaled for units per pulse at a maximum pulse output frequency of 1Hz F 5000 View interfaces to the USB port and is a free PC based software program that displays flow meter readings and permits flow meter configuration The optional D 100 flow display provides a local indication...

Page 9: ...tallation or configuration 3 Mounting F 5400 in direct sunlight can cause the temperature inside the enclosure to increase beyond design limits resulting in reduced component life It is recommended that a sunshade be installed to avoid direct sunlight see maximum enclosure operating temperature specification on p 33 4 Ensure the arrow on the meter enclosure is in line with the direction of flow in...

Page 10: ...bends in the pipe obstructions or changes in line sizes to ensure a consistent flow profile Review the straight run requirements table on p 13 Note The probe diameter is Fig 2 1 Upstream and Downstream Pipe IDs for Insertion Meters Note An irregular flow profile may affect sensor accuracy 11451 Belcher Road South Largo FL 33773 USA Tel 1 727 447 6140 Fax 1 727 442 5699 sales onicon com F 5400 Ther...

Page 11: ...r Fig 2 2 Installation Requirements Caution ONICON insertion style flow meters must be installed through a valve assembly Failure to do so negates the ability to remove the meter without shutting down and purging the system It will also result in an excessive amount of stem protruding from the pipe Excessive stem lengths unnecessarily expose the meter to incidental damage Important Note Flow meter...

Page 12: ... 3 9 00 4 9 00 6 12 00 ONICON flow conditioners are designed to be installed between two flanges provided by installer that are located a specific distance upstream of the flow sensor The use of flow conditioners significantly reduces the upstream straight pipe length requirement for flow sensor The size of the flow conditioner must match the pipe size Model F 5400 INSTALLATION 11451 Belcher Road ...

Page 13: ... Manual 12 16 2031 107032 Page 13 Installation Insertion Type Sensor Orientation Direction of Flow Upstream obstruction Straight run required upstream of meter location without flow conditioner Straight run required upstream of flow conditioner mounting flange Straight run required downstream of meter location Single bend preceded by 9 diameters of straight pipe 15 Diameters 3 Diameters 5 Diameter...

Page 14: ... pressure version are shown below Fig 2 7a Standard F 5400 Fig 2 7b High Pressure F 5400 The standard version of the F 5400 is hand insertable into pipes with operating pressures up to 60 psig The high pressure version of the F 5400 is hand insertable up to 100 psig For applications above 100 psig it is necessary to isolate flow and relieve pressure before attempting to install or remove the meter...

Page 15: ...e connection 5 Open the ball valve and carefully insert the flow sensor until the end of the stem just contacts the opposite wall of the pipe 6 Mark the position of the stem where it exits the top of the compression fitting 7 Withdraw the stem X distance as measured from the top of the compression fitting At the same time position the electronics enclosure parallel to the pipe in the correct orien...

Page 16: ...ten the nut with wrenches an additional one and one quarter 1 turn If beginning at 6 o clock the wrench would make one full turn back to 6 o clock and rest at the 9 o clock position for proper compression See Figure 2 8 below Caution Tightening the compression fitting will crimp the fitting to the stem of the flow meter and lock the depth setting into place Don t tighten the compression fitting un...

Page 17: ... flow meter stem from the pipe until the sensor head is fully inside the process adapter fitting 3 After the meter is completely withdrawn slowly close the valve to isolate flow NOTE At this point the piping system is isolated but the process adapter fitting will contain a small volume of process fluid under pressure 4 After the valve is completely closed slowly unscrew the compression fitting fro...

Page 18: ...t run requirements table on p 19 The Model F 5400 is threaded or flanged to the customer s pipe Care should be taken to ensure that the diameter of the mating pipe is the same diameter as the Model F 5400 flow body or errors in flow readings can occur The installation procedure should be a combination of the end user s best engineering practices in compliance with local codes and the manufacturer ...

Page 19: ...on based on the nature of the upstream obstruction 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 6 Single bend preceded by 9 diameters of straight pipe OR Pipe size reduction in straight pipe run 2 25 3 3 75 4 5 6 7 5 9 12 18 Multiple bends in plane with 9 diameters of straight pipe between them OR Pipe size expansion in straight run 6 75 9 11 25 13 5 18 22 5 27 36 54 Tees 7 5 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 40 60 Multiple bends out of plan...

Page 20: ...o reduce the potential of an electrostatic charging hazard All plumbing and electrical installations of flow meters must be in compliance with local codes the end user s best engineering practices and manufacturer s recommendations Do not install the F 5400 enclosure near an igniter igniter controller or switching equipment to eliminate the possibility of noise interference Do not install an exter...

Page 21: ...6 Watts Black Power supply common Green Chassis Ground 4 20mA Analog Output Loop Powered Blue VDC 12 28 VDC External supply voltage Brown Isolated 4 20mA analog output Pulse Output White Pulse output isolated open collector output 12 28VDC 10mA maximum Orange Pulse output 11451 Belcher Road South Largo FL 33773 USA Tel 1 727 447 6140 Fax 1 727 442 5699 sales onicon com F 5400 Thermal Mass Flow Met...

Page 22: ...must be 125 ohms or less to operate properly When using 24 volt power the load resistor is typically 250 ohms A 250 ohm resistor in the 4 20mA circuit will result in a 1 to 5 volt signal to the PLC or DCS When using a 24 volt power supply the load resistor on the 4 20mA output must be 600 ohms or less Some PLC and DCS equipment have built in load resistors please refer to the technical manuals of ...

Page 23: ...20mA wiring as shown in the diagram below Fig 3 3 4 20mA Output Wiring for Loop Power Provided by F 5400 Important Notes When using a 12 volt power supply the load resistor on the 4 20mA output must be 125 ohms or less to operate properly When using 24 volt power the load resistor is typically 250 ohms A 250 ohm resistor in the 4 20mA circuit will result in a 1 to 5 volt signal to the PLC or DCS W...

Page 24: ...imum frequency setting of the pulse output is 1 Hz When the output is configured for Alarm the output will be low open collector closed when there is no alarm and high 12 to 24VDC open collector output open when an alarm is present Fig 3 4 Pulse Alarm Output Isolated Recommended Important Notes The F 5400 Pulse Alarm output is typically used to drive digital circuitry or solid state relays The out...

Page 25: ...rm Output Wiring Power Provided by F 5400 Connect pulse alarm wiring as shown in the diagram below The pulse alarm output is an open collector circuit capable of sinking a maximum of 10mA of current Pulse or alarm selection is programmed using the F 5000 View software Only one option pulse or alarm can be active at a time When the output is configured for Alarm the output will be low open collecto...

Page 26: ...e F 5000 View software while connected to the F 5400 USB port Please refer to the F 5000 View Manual for specific instructions on the function and usage of the software to configure your meter Note The latest version of the F 5000 View software is available for download at www onicon com 5400 or www onicon com 5500 Fig 4 1 Locating the Mini USB Port Model F 5400 OPERATION 11451 Belcher Road South ...

Page 27: ...robe If the sensor is broken or damaged the probe and electronics must be returned to the factory A new sensor will be installed and calibrated Refer to Returning Your Meter on p 39 Flow Calibration To ensure continued high accuracy of your Model F 5400 Flow Meter ONICON Inc provides a full NIST traceable calibration Fuse Replacement Warning Turn input power OFF before removing or installing a fus...

Page 28: ...ping instructions 4 Remount probe see Installation section p 10 must be mounted securely without vibration If vibration persists choose a new mounting location without vibration 5 Return flow meter to ONICON for repair Refer to p 39 for shipping instructions 6 Re install meter according to instructions Refer to installation section p 10 Troubleshooting Caution The electronics and sensor supplied b...

Page 29: ... probe is correct The end of the probe should be adjusted as per Figure 2 7 p 14 Ensure that the proper upstream and downstream pipe requirements have been met Use Fig 2 1 Upstream and Downstream Pipe IDs for Insertion Meters on page 10 and Fig 2 4 Straight Run Requirements for Upstream Obstructions Insertion on page 13 to determine the required lengths If complex flow disturbances are upstream of...

Page 30: ...ng happens take a damp rag or sponge and place it in contact with the sensor A reading should occur Contact ONICON Customer Service with this information 6 Display and or 4 20mA signal reading above zero flow when no flow is occurring in the pipe If the reading is less than 5 of full scale it is likely this is a normal condition caused by convection flow created by the heated sensor It does not me...

Page 31: ...der Diagnostics to return to normal operation 26 Pulse alarm output over range Refer to the F 5000 View Manual Verify the Pulse alarm Output settings are within limits 32 4 20mA is out of range Refer to the F 5000 View Manual Use the Set I O section to verify range limits 36 Database CRC Error Refer to the F 5000 View Manual Verify the programmed values are verified and corrected before clearing t...

Page 32: ... SM3 H MT H NM3 D MMSCFM SCFD MCFD SM3 M SM3 D Flow Velocity Range 15 to 35 000 SFPM 0 07 to 178 NMPS Turndown up to 1000 1 100 1 typical Flow Ranges Pipe Diameter SCFM NM3 hr 1 5 40mm 0 210 0 330 2 50mm 0 350 0 550 3 80mm 0 770 0 1 210 4 100mm 0 1 330 0 2 100 6 150mm 0 3 000 0 4 730 8 200mm 0 5 210 0 8 220 12 300mm 0 11 700 0 18 450 Note To determine if the F 5400 will operate accurately in other...

Page 33: ...25 ohms or less when operating on 12 volt power and 600 ohms or less on 24 volt power Channel 2 Pulse Output Isolated open collector output rated for 5 to 24VDC 10mA maximum load The output can be configured as a 500ms scaled pulse for totalization or as an alarm indication USB Communication Isolated mini USB 2 0 for interfacing with a laptop or computer is standard F 5000 View A free PC based sof...

Page 34: ...ling welded to pipe Agency Approvals CE Mark Approved EMC Directive 2014 30 EU Emissions and Immunity Testing EN61326 1 2013 FM USA and FMc Canada Pending Class I Division 2 11451 Belcher Road South Largo FL 33773 USA Tel 1 727 447 6140 Fax 1 727 442 5699 sales onicon com F 5400 Thermal Mass Flow Meter Manual 12 16 2031 107032 Page 34 Model F 5400 APPENDICES Physical Specs Appendices Specification...

Page 35: ...BLED PROCESS ADAPTER FITTING SENSING AREA C L Collar Crimped stop Screwed stop Cable HIGH PRESSURE PROCESS ADAPTER FITTING Spacer STANDARD PROCESS ADAPTER FITTING 11451 Belcher Road South Largo FL 33773 USA Tel 1 727 447 6140 Fax 1 727 442 5699 sales onicon com F 5400 Thermal Mass Flow Meter Manual 12 16 2031 107032 Page 35 Model F 5400 APPENDICES Local with Process Adapter Fitting Fig 7 1 Inserti...

Page 36: ...S ENCLOSURE 1 2 14 NPT FEMALE H L 2X MALE NPT Local Inline NPT Meter Appendices Dimensions Table 7 2 Inline Meter with 316 stainless steel flow body and NPT End Connections Fig 7 2 Inline Meter with 316 Stainless Steel Flow Body and NPT End Connections Dimensions Body Size Dimension L Dimension H inches inches inches millimeters 0 75 12 8 37 213mm 1 00 12 8 37 213mm 1 25 12 8 37 213mm 1 50 12 10 3...

Page 37: ...AISED FACE ANSI B16 5 L Local Inline Flange Meter Appendices Dimensions Table 7 3 Inline Meter with 316 stainless steel flow body and 150 RF Flange End Connections Fig 7 3 Inline Meter with 316 Stainless Steel Flow Body and 150 RF Flange End Connections Dimensions Body Size Dimension L Dimension H inches inches inches milliimeters 0 75 12 8 37 213mm 1 00 12 8 37 213mm 1 25 12 8 37 213mm 1 50 12 10...

Page 38: ... the Customer will be charged for services performed and expenses incurred by ONICON in handling and shipping the returned unit d The liability of ONICON shall be limited to replacing or repairing at its option any defective parts which are returned Labor and related expenses incurred to install replacement parts are not covered by this warranty e As to replacement parts supplied or repairs made d...

Page 39: ...to ONICON 6 Ship the meter to the following address ONICON 399 Reservation Road Marina CA 93933 Attn Service Dept RMA Number Note Be sure to review all of the information on the Customer Information Form before sending your meter to the ONICON Customer Service Department The ONICON Shipping Receiving Department cannot accept meters that have not been prepared appropriately What to expect while you...

Page 40: ... millimeters of mercury MMSCFD Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day MXFLO Maximum Flow NEMA National Electrical Manufactures Association NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology NL Normal Liter NLPH Normal Liter per Hour NLPM Normal Liter per Minute NM3 Normal cubic Meter NM3 H Normal cubic Meter per Hour NM3 M Normal cubic Meter per Minute NPT National Pipe Thread PDA Personal hand held...

Page 41: ...lacement p 27 Glossary p 40 Installation Compression Fitting Insertion p 16 General Precautions p 9 Lateral Placement p 10 Mounting p 10 Orientation of Meter p 13 Introduction p 7 Mounting meter p 10 Orientation of meter p 13 Preventative Maintenance p 27 Product Description p 7 Replacements Fuses p 27 Return Procedure p 39 Sensor Cleaning p 27 Sensor Orientation p 14 Theory of Operation p 7 Troub...

Page 42: ...ents Please follow the specified instructions and general safety practices Wiring Definition of Terms Troubleshooting Tips Information Aa Indicates compliance with the WEEE Directive Please dispose of the product in accordance with local regulations and conventions Indicates compliance with the applicable European Union Directives for Safety and EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 30 ...

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