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Ultrasonic Flow Meter
DulcoFlow

®

 DFMa

Operating instructions

Part no. 986007

BA MAZ 014 01/11 EN

Please carefully read these operating instructions before use! · Do not discard!

The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors!

Technical changes reserved.

Summary of Contents for DulcoFlow DFMa series

Page 1: ...ting instructions Part no 986007 BA MAZ 014 01 11 EN Please carefully read these operating instructions before use Do not discard The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors Technical changes reserved ...

Page 2: ...986007 1 en_GB 2010 ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH Im Schuhmachergewann 5 11 69123 Heidelberg Germany Telephone 49 6221 842 0 Fax 49 6221 842 617 email info prominent com Internet www prominent com 2 ...

Page 3: ... This provides important information relating to the correct operation of the system or is intended to make your work easier Safety information Safety information is identified by pictograms see Safety Chapter General non discriminatory approach In order to make it easier to read this docu ment uses the male form in grammatical struc tures but with an implied neutral sense It is aimed equally at b...

Page 4: ...n 20 8 1 2 LEDs 20 8 1 3 Control keys 20 8 2 Checking adjustable variables 23 8 3 Operating menu overview 24 8 4 Changing to adjustment mode 25 8 4 1 Mode main menu 25 8 4 2 Set up main menu 25 8 4 3 Calibration main menu 29 8 4 4 Zero set main menu 40 8 4 5 Info main menu 41 8 4 6 Language main menu 41 9 Start up 42 10 Maintenance repair and disposal 44 10 1 Maintenance 45 10 2 Repairs 45 10 3 Di...

Page 5: ...12 Technical data 50 13 Dimensions sheet 53 14 EC Declaration of Conformity 54 15 Decontamination declaration 55 16 Index 56 Table of contents 5 ...

Page 6: ...0220 0420 0232 delta 1020 0280 Seal material E EPDM T PTFE V FPM Hydraulic connection 1 6 4 mm 2 8 5 mm 3 12 9 mm Electrical connection A 2 m European B 2 m Swiss C 2 m Australian D 2 m USA Signal output 0 No output 1 Current output 2 Counter output Version 0 With ProMinent Logo 2 Without ProMinent Logo Accessories 0 No accessories Identity code 6 ...

Page 7: ...Identity code 7 ...

Page 8: ...d to the analysis unit as an error message With the delta it can only be used with the fast metering stroke version The DulcoFlow flow meter can not only be used for recording and measurement of volume flows but also for monitoring individual metering strokes In this case the pump is cali brated to the lifting volume set at the pump A lower and upper limit can be entered which if exceeded or under...

Page 9: ...ed after it has been correctly installed and commissioned in accordance with the technical data and specifications contained in the operating instructions n Observe the general limitations with regard to viscosity limits chemical resistance and density see also ProMinent resistance list In the product equipment catalogue or at www prominent com n Any other uses or modifications are pro hibited n T...

Page 10: ...f the hydraulic components if they are manipu lated or opened due to pressure in the hydraulic and adjacent parts of the system Disconnect the pump of the device hydraulic system from the mains power supply and ensure that it cannot be switched on again by unau thorised persons Depressurise the system before com mencing any work on hydraulic parts CAUTION Danger of personnel injury and material da...

Page 11: ...e to complete work on electrical systems and recognize and avoid possible hazards independently based on their technical training and experience as well as knowledge of perti nent standards and regulations Electricians should be specifically trained for the working environment in which the are employed and know the relevant standards and regulations Electricians must comply with the provisions of ...

Page 12: ...ehalf of the oper ator The Decontamination Declaration Form can be found in the Appendix or under www prominent com NOTICE Danger of material damage The device can be damaged by incorrect or improper storage or transportation The device should only be stored or transported in a well packaged state preferably in its original packaging The packaged unit should also only be stored or transported in a...

Page 13: ... 3 Fig 1 Overview of equipment DulcoFlow with arrows showing flow 1 Control elements see chapter Settings Operating unit 2 Mains connection 3 Signal output option 4 Feed chemical inlet 5 Feed chemical outlet Device overview 13 ...

Page 14: ... operation The DulcoFlow calculates the mass flow from the volume flow and the density of the feed chemical Additionally the DulcoFlow can measure the pressure surges of the metering pump and hence replace a dosing monitor such as the Flow Control A metering pump such as the gamma L or delta can use these signals as acknowledge pulses for its individual strokes If the acknowledge pulses are missin...

Page 15: ...al operation Observe the regulations that apply where the unit is to be installed The device is resistant to normal atmos pheres in plant rooms 7 1 Installation Install the device so that the hose between it and the pump is approximately 30 cm long This ensures it measures accurately Mount the device vertically This ensures it measures accurately Mount the device vertically on the wall using both ...

Page 16: ...dampers like accumulators inline dampers or bladder accumulators diaphragm accumulators must not have any effect on the measurement A zero flow must be available The damping must not push the flow mean value beneath the measurement threshold Installing the hosing 1 Cut off the ends of the hoses 6 so that they are straight 2 Unscrew the union nut 5 and push over the hose together with the clamp rin...

Page 17: ...uit breaker drastically increases survival chances should persons come into contact with the mains voltage due to an electrical accident Always fit a residual current circuit breaker on site A metering pump PLC or other devices can be connected to the flow meter The following alternative electrical outputs are available via cable n Current output identity code characteristic signal output 1 n Coun...

Page 18: ...r output as stroke feedback output can be used to signal stroke feedback pro vided it is set accordingly see chapter Set tings 1 To report stroke feedback at the metering pump such as gamma L and delta plug the cable from the flow meter to the pump in the dosing mon itor terminal ð The identifier for the dosing monitor must appear on the LCD screen of the pump 2 If it does not appear make the nece...

Page 19: ... a suitable cable end sleeve ð In this format the cable can be connected to another device 4 Connect the cable to both devices in accordance with the wiring diagram DulcoFlow wiring diagram see appendix Technical data Data Value Unit Voltage with open contacts 30 V Current with closed contacts 10 mA Residual voltage with closed contacts 0 7 V Switching frequency 10 kHz Lead Function brown Supply V...

Page 20: ... 2 LEDs The status LEDs left shows the following information LED Information green Status OK orange Warning red Error The stroke feedback LED right shows the fol lowing information LED Information off No pressure surge identified green illumi nated Pressure surge detected within tolerance red illumi nated Pressure surge detected outside tolerance 8 1 3 Control keys The control keys are designated ...

Page 21: ...in the continuous display in the operating menu and in the menu branches In the continuous display Key Functions i Changes to continuous dis play Changes into the operating menu In the operating menu Key Functions Change to the previous menu branch Change to the next menu branch Open menu branch switch to the first item of the selected menu branch Settings 21 ...

Page 22: ...gure B0210 density 1 3425 g mL density 1 3425 g mL density 1 3425 g mL a b Fig 6 a Change between continuous changing of a number and digit by digit changing b Changes the position within the number Key P additional generally applicable func tions Press dura tion Function approx 2 s Open the operating menu approx 3 s Quit the operating menu without saving the configured values and return to the co...

Page 23: ...uantity V and number of strokes N V H 0 382 mL SH 102 3 Volume per stroke V H and deviation from the set point of the lifting volume SH since the last reset if a volume stroke has been entered under Calibration è Stroke feedback è Set point Continuous displays for the Mass measured variable If mass was set under Mode è Measured variable Continuous display Description m 326 05 g Q 229 21 g h Total ...

Page 24: ...surand P main menu calibration calibration menu stroke feedb stroke feedb menu quantity quantity P main menu zero set zero set menu quantity quantity menu strokes strokes P main menu set up set up menu display display menu service service menu counter outp counter outp menu current output current output Dependent on identity code Settings 24 ...

Page 25: ...et 5 Info 6 Language 8 4 1 Mode main menu main menu mode The measured variables can be selected from the Operation main menu n Volume flow n Mass flow The appearance of a few menus is dependent on this 8 4 2 Set up main menu main menu set up The following menus can be selected from the set up main menu 1 Display 3 Current output identity code character istic signal output 1 2 Counter output identi...

Page 26: ...lues Non metric units and their conversion Unit Meaning Conversion 1 gal 1 US liquid gallon 3 785421 l 1 lb s 1 Pound 453 59237 g 8 4 2 2 Counter output menu identity code characteristic signal output 2 P P P P P P P P P P B0235 set up counter output puls freq open collector counter output puls freq counter output stroke feedback open collector NPN K factor 5000 1 mL puls freq signal output K fact...

Page 27: ... an external device In the error output menu a setting can be made to determine whether the DulcoFlow outputs an error signal via the counter output to an external device It works like a relay in status NO stroke feedback For stroke feedback e g to a Prominent metering pump as with a Flow Control dosing monitor the cable must be fed from the counter output to the dosing monitor terminal of the met...

Page 28: ...nt bubbles In the current output menu the standard signal output mA can be set either to output the instanta neous flow or as a feedback message In the signal current menu a setting can be made to determine how the DulcoFlow outputs the instantaneous flow via the current output to an external device In the error output menu a setting can be made to determine whether the DulcoFlow outputs an error ...

Page 29: ...4 3 1 Calibrate stroke feedback 8 4 3 1 1 For volume The permitted range for the lifting volume V H can be specified in this menu If the lifting volume moves outside of this range e g due to a changed back pressure the DulcoFlow no longer gives any stroke feedback to the metering pump and the right LED now illumi nates as a steady red instead of green ProMi nent metering pumps such as the gamma L ...

Page 30: ...int 2 Start the metering pump ð The actual measured value is displayed 3 Turn the stroke length adjustment knob until the desired setpoint is displayed 4 Press key P ð The displayed measured value is saved as a setpoint and the menu item tolerance tolerances appears The setpoint is valid as 100 5 Stop the metering pump 6 Press key P 7 Set the lower tolerance with the arrow keys and press the P 8 S...

Page 31: ...u item volume stroke displays the currently stored setpoint 2 Start the metering pump ð The actual measured value is displayed 3 Turn the stroke length adjustment knob until the desired setpoint is displayed 4 Press key P ð The displayed measured value is saved as a setpoint and the menu item tolerance tolerances appears The setpoint is valid as 100 5 Using the arrow keys change to the menu item l...

Page 32: ...r the mass per stroke m H can be specified in this menu If the mass per stroke moves outside of this range e g due to a changed back pressure the DulcoFlow no longer gives any stroke feedback to the metering pump and the right LED now illumi nates as a steady red instead of green ProMi nent metering pumps such as the gamma L or delta go into fault mode after a series of defec tive strokes pump set...

Page 33: ...t 2 Start the metering pump ð The actual measured value is displayed 3 Turn the stroke length adjustment knob until the desired setpoint is displayed 4 Press key P ð The displayed measured value is saved as a setpoint and the menu item tolerance tolerances appears The setpoint is valid as 100 5 Press key P 6 Set the lower tolerance with the arrow keys and press the P 7 Set the upper tolerance with...

Page 34: ...stroke displays the currently stored setpoint 2 Start the metering pump ð The actual measured value is displayed 3 Turn the stroke length adjustment knob until the desired setpoint is displayed 4 Press key P ð The displayed measured value is saved as a setpoint and the menu item tolerance tolerances appears The setpoint is valid as 100 5 Using the arrow keys change to the menu item limits and pres...

Page 35: ...ving to use the stroke adjustment dial or the pump having to be running directly under mass stroke using the arrow keys 8 4 3 2 Calibrate quantity Only calibrate the quantity flow if the dis played values do not attain the expected accuracy Settings 35 ...

Page 36: ... to the menu item calibration quantity and press key P 2x 3 Using the arrow keys Enter the corr factor and press the key P ð The continuous display appears again 8 4 3 2 2 By meas Value CAUTION Danger with dangerous feed chemicals Provided the following handling instruc tions are followed contact with the feed chemical is possible If the feed chemical is dangerous take appropriate safety precautio...

Page 37: ...Volume B0226 P P P P P P calibration quantity quantity corr factor actual volume 54 72 mL quantity meas Value corr factor 95 27 nominal volume 52 13 mL calibration stroke feedback Settings 37 ...

Page 38: ...the metering pump Select the number of strokes so that the reading error at the measuring cylinder half of the smallest readable volume graduation divided by the metered total volume is smaller than the Dulcoflow measurement error 5 Stop the metering pump 6 Record the fluid level in the measuring cylinder and calculate the difference 7 Press key P ð The menu item nominal volume appears 8 Adjust th...

Page 39: ...Mass B0227 P P P P P P calibration quantity quantity corr factor actual mass 54 72 g quantity meas Value corr factor 95 27 nominal mass 52 13 g calibration stroke feedback Settings 39 ...

Page 40: ...g instrument half of the smallest readable mass graduation divided by the metered total mass is smaller than the Dulcoflow measurement error 5 Stop the metering pump 6 Read off the weight from the weighing instrument 7 Press key P ð The menu item nominal mass appears 8 Adjust the value in the menu item nominal mass using the arrow keys to the read off weight and press the key P ð The menu item cor...

Page 41: ... be read off in the info main menu Code Meaning ID Identity code SN Serial number HW Hardware version SW Software version BL Bootloader 8 4 6 Language main menu main menu language The operating language can be selected from the language main menu Settings 41 ...

Page 42: ...frequency signals and the mA signals of the device have the expected effect if these signals are being used If the metering pump goes into fault mode during start up press the P key to acknowledge Use with the metering pump delta is only possible if the pump is set to dosing set up discharge stroke fast Operation as a flow meter 1 In the menu calibration calibrate the quantity see Ä Chapter 8 4 3 ...

Page 43: ...y code characteristic signal output 2 1 Under set up è counter output è puls freq è error output set the desired error result 2 Cause the error to occur and check whether everything functions as desired Start up 43 ...

Page 44: ...hemical residue could be haz ardous to people It is mandatory that the safety infor mation relating to the Storage trans port and unpacking chapter is read before shipping or transporting the unit Thoroughly clean the measurement pipe and the housing to remove chemicals and dirt Adhere to the safety data sheet for the feed chem ical Maintenance repair and disposal 44 ...

Page 45: ...see Ä Chapter 8 4 3 1 Calibrate stroke feedback on page 29 If stroke feedback is used Check whether the stroke feedback LED right hand side of the device illuminates in time with the strokes If this is not the case check for the cause and rectify as necessary Check whether feed chemical is coming out If necessary carefully wipe the device with a soft cloth and soapy water 10 2 Repairs Only ProMine...

Page 46: ...ical be used It may escape from the hydraulic components during maintenance work Before maintenance work take appropriate protective measures safety glasses safety gloves Observe the safety data sheet for the feed chemical Drain and flush the liquid end of the metering pump before working on it Troubleshooting 46 ...

Page 47: ...Cause Remedy Bubbles detected There are too many bubbles or particles in the feed chemical Avoid bubbles or particles in the feed chemical Warning with error message The left device LED lights up orange if a warning exists LED signals For further information about LED signals see the Settings chapter Troubleshooting 47 ...

Page 48: ...e During priming pull the cable to the DulcoFlow out the function Flow is disabled which the cable is out The pump stop during Dulco Flow set up The DulcoFlow has given out too few sequential acknowledge pulses Press key P The pump stops while running There is air in the liquid end gaseous feed chemical n Pull out the cable to the DulcoFlow from the pump n Bleed the liquid end n Plug the cable to ...

Page 49: ...cable to the DulcoFlow from the pump n Bleed the liquid end n Plug the cable to the DulcoFlow into the socket on the pump Blockage between Dulco Flow and metering tank n Clear the blockage n Pull out the cable to the DulcoFlow from the pump n Bleed the liquid end n Plug the cable to the DulcoFlow into the socket on the pump The stroke adjustment dial is mis set see metering pump operating instruct...

Page 50: ...sured value Electrical data Data Value Unit Stroke feedback output 1 Contact stroke Frequency output 10 kHz Current output max load 400 Ω Protective system IP 65 Supply voltage 100 230 V AC Mains supply frequency 50 60 Hz open collector Media requirements Material compatibility with PVDF sealing material Data Value Unit Medium pressure 0 16 bar Medium temperature 10 45 C Dynamic viscosity η 0 5 20...

Page 51: ...mbient temperature in operation max 50 C Maximum air humidity 95 rel humidity non condensing Material Component Material Measurement pipe PVDF Seals hydraulic see identity code Housing PPE GF20 Screws etc A2 Electronics Electronic components Dimensions Data Value Unit Hose connection nominal widths 6 4 8 5 12 9 mm Dimensions HxBxD 183 6 x 121 x 122 7 mm Technical data 51 ...

Page 52: ...Compatibility Type Pumps 05 Beta gala 1000 0413 0713 delta 1608 1612 08 Beta gala 0220 0420 0232 delta 1020 0280 Technical data 52 ...

Page 53: ...13 Dimensions sheet 107 183 6 35 5 121 6 160 5 80 4 18 5 4 10 121 91 9 M20x1 5 Fig 8 Dimensional drawing DulcoFlow dimensions sheet in mm Dimensions sheet 53 ...

Page 54: ...iption of the product DulcoFlow ultrasonic flow meter Product type DFMa Serial no Please refer to type plate on the device Relevant EC Directives EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Harmonised standards applied in particular EN 60335 1 EN 61010 1 EN 55011 EN 61000 6 3 EN 61326 1 Other applicable national standards and specifications EN 60529 EN 61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 11 Tec...

Page 55: ...15 Decontamination declaration Decontamination declaration 55 ...

Page 56: ...signal 42 Explanation of the safety information 9 F Fault 18 Flow 18 Flow meter 42 frequency output 27 Frequency output 19 Functional description 14 H HW 41 Hydraulic system 17 I ID 41 Identity code 6 Info 41 Information in the event of an emergency 10 Installation 15 L Language 41 LCD screen 20 Leads 19 LEDs 20 Limit values 31 34 M Main menu 25 Maintenance 44 Mass 25 32 39 Mass flow 25 meas Value...

Page 57: ... 42 Storage 12 stroke feedback 27 29 Stroke feedback 18 Supplementary information 3 SW 41 T Technical data 50 Tolerances 30 33 Transport 12 Troubleshooting 46 U Units 26 V Volume 25 29 35 37 Volume flow 25 W Warning sign 9 Z Zero set 40 Index 57 ...

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