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Page 1: ...PULSAR MEASUREMENT Rev 2 0 Greyline AVFM 6 1 Instruction Manual...
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Page 3: ...TION 34 FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING 35 APPLICATIONS HOTLINE 38 PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE 38 APPENDIX A OPTIONS 40 MODBUS COMMUNICATION 46 SPECIFICATIONS 61 IMPORTANT NOTE This instrument is manufactured and...
Page 4: ...t fuse or circuit breaker 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 per...
Page 5: ...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 VELOCITY 4 2...
Page 6: ...he 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 numeral...
Page 7: ...Off 0 000 USG Special Functions Language English Analog Out 4 20mA Backlight High Reset Totalizer NO Neg Totals NO Rev Flow Off Capture Par No Capture WF No Restore Defaults NO New Password 0000 Data...
Page 8: ...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 Download E...
Page 9: ...de menu The flow is calculated based 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 fl...
Page 10: ...an through Flow Velocity and Level summaries Press to scroll down one day or repeatedly to scroll to a specific date Up to 365 days can be stored for Flow Level and Velocity Newest date will overwrite...
Page 11: ...oil barrels Press the to store your selection then the to the next menu item At Multiplier press the and then the or to select the totalizer multiplier Multipliers are used when resolution down to sin...
Page 12: ...l 42 USG IG d Imperial gallons per day bbl m barrels per minute 1 bbl 42 USG gal IG d Imperial gallons per day bbl d barrels per second 1 bbl 42 USG gal IG d Imperial gallons per day USMG d US million...
Page 13: ...Z sensor to the maximum water level of the pipe channel it is installed above The water in the pipe channel should get no closer than 8 inches for a PZ15 LP sensor type See drawing below SUNSCREEN SEN...
Page 14: ...ue for the level analog output in units configured in the Units Mode menu Lvl Offset For the QZ02L sensor only Set to 0 00 when sensor is mounted at the bottom of a channel pipe When the sensor is mou...
Page 15: ...easured value While measured flows are within the Window of the running average both the FIR and LOW PASS filter behave the same Percent Set the damping value for level reading Lower values provide fa...
Page 16: ...oints outside the Window to cause a step response to the new measured value While measured flows are within the Window of the running average both the FIR and LOW PASS filter behave the same Percent S...
Page 17: ...or the flow analog output in units configured in the Units Mode menu Cal Constant Used to scale the velocity output of the meter Factory default is 1 000 Calibration Range Max 180 00 in Min 8 00 in Le...
Page 18: ...ctangular 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 illustration Egg Select Egg f...
Page 19: ...vels Note The custom channel will interpolate widths between entry points Width Enter the measured width of the channel at the level shown Note To enter 0 width you must press and then to store a 0 wi...
Page 20: ...elay engages Note Rev Flow in the Special Functions menu must be ON or INVERT for this to work properly Flow On Position the cursor under the numerals and press or to set digits to the relay On set po...
Page 21: ...are Choose CSV to download data in csv format for import directly to Excel This menu option can be changed at any time without adversely affecting existing data Date Press and or to scroll and select...
Page 22: ...n to the main display RETRIEVING LOG FILE Plug a USB Flash Memory Drive one is included with the AVFM 6 1 into the USB output port on the Panel of the meter The instrument display will show the data d...
Page 23: ...en Instrument Log log to open the log file from your USB flash drive Greyline Logger software is available for download on the Pulsar Measurement website www pulsarmeasurement com downloads Data can a...
Page 24: ...rotocol Choose MODBUS Address Device address for the AVFM Valid range 001 247 Default 001 This number should be unique across the bus Press or to scroll to select digits and press to store the setting...
Page 25: ...No to totalize forward flow only and ignore reverse flow Rev Flow Select On to enable flow direction measurement Select Off to disable flow direction measurement so that flow in either direction is di...
Page 26: ...play and control relays Test Select Maximum and press to simulate maximum Flow Level and Velocity and to output 20mA 5V to the analog channels Select Minimum and press to simulate minimum Flow Level a...
Page 27: ...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 Discharge...
Page 28: ...of a hydraulic dam or a Pulsar Measurement VD pipe dam the sensor should be placed at least 20 inches in front of the dam 4 Pipe Grade The pipe channel in which the QZ02 sensor is mounted should not...
Page 29: ...d 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 w...
Page 30: ...and the sensor cable pointing downstream Clip or tie wrap the sensor cable securely to the pipe or channel wall Note The mounting bracket is designed to release the sensor if weeds or rags are caught...
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Page 32: ...g the holes provided OPTIONAL QZ02L B VELOCITY SENSOR MOUNTING Mount the velocity sensor at or near the bottom of the channel or pipe in a position where it will be continuously submerged The QZ02L B...
Page 33: ...osition 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 sensor PZ15 LP SENSOR MB15 M...
Page 34: ...be cut in the bottom of the enclosure with a hole saw or Greenlee type hole cutter DO NOT make conduit wiring entries into the top of the enclosure Note This non metallic enclosure does not automatic...
Page 35: ...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 sensor not mou...
Page 36: ...nce 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 sensor...
Page 37: ...PULSAR MEASUREMENT 37 Resistance vs Temperature...
Page 38: ...warranty repair 1 Obtain an RMA Number from Pulsar Measurement Before shipping a product to the factory please contact Pulsar Measurement by telephone fax or email to obtain an RMA number Returned Me...
Page 39: ...f 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 void this warranty...
Page 40: ...tal 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 RG AU CONDUI...
Page 41: ...EPARATION VXC AVFM sensor cable can be cut and spliced up to a maximum length of 500 ft 152 m Cable ends must be prepared as illustrated below GOOD BLACK CONDUCTIVE SLEEVE HAS BEEN REMOVED BAD BLACK C...
Page 42: ...TRUCTION MANUAL 42 JUNCTION BOX OPTION JB2X JB4X NEMA4X IP66 polycarbonate Junction Box with terminal strips is available from Pulsar Measurement Includes compression fittings for watertight coaxial c...
Page 43: ...he water surface check with a level Mount so the tapered end of the sensor will point upstream and the sensor cable will point downstream Turn the hex nut clockwise to expand the bracket and secure to...
Page 44: ...s 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 instrument and are supplied mounted in the electronics enclo...
Page 45: ...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 TRANSDUCER CONN...
Page 46: ...al block if your AVFM 6 1 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 NO NC...
Page 47: ...ult 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 Jumper Positio...
Page 48: ...w 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 Input Register Floating Point Register 1...
Page 49: ...on Gallons 30125 Flow Rate USMG hr Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 USMG US Million Gallons 30126 Flow Rate USMG hr Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 USMG US Million Gallons 3...
Page 50: ...egister 1 of 2 IMG Imperial Million Gallons 30152 Flow Rate IMG min Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 IMG Imperial Million Gallons 30153 Flow Rate IMG hr Input Register Floating Point Regi...
Page 51: ...Flow Rate USG hr Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 30176 Previous day Average Flow Rate USG hr Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 30177 Previous day Average Flow Rate USG day I...
Page 52: ...ay Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 30199 Previous day Average Flow Rate m3 sec Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 30200 Previous day Average Flow Rate m3 sec Input Register Fl...
Page 53: ...Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 bbl US Oil Barrel 42 Gallons 30222 Previous day Average Flow Rate bbl sec Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 bbl US Oil Barrel 42 Gallons 30223 Prev...
Page 54: ...Point Register 2 of 2 30319 Previous day Volume Total Liters Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 30320 Previous day Volume Total Liters Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 30321 P...
Page 55: ...when through air sensor is installed 30508 Sensor Range meters Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 Only used when through air sensor is installed 30525 Sensor Level inches Input Register Fl...
Page 56: ...f 2 30935 mA Output 2 20mA Value Input Register Floating Point Register 2 of 2 30936 mA Output 3 4mA Value Input Register Floating Point Register 1 of 2 30937 mA Output 3 4mA Value Input Register Floa...
Page 57: ...Meters per Day 20 Imperial Gallons per Second 21 Imperial Gallons per Minute 22 Imperial Gallons per Hour 23 Imperial Gallons per Day 24 Imperial Million Gallons per Second 25 Imperial Million Gallon...
Page 58: ...er Type Format Type Comments 30964 Direction Input Register Integer Tech s Menu Value 30965 Pot 1 Input Register Integer Tech s Menu Value 30966 Peak to Peak Input Register Integer Tech s Menu Value 3...
Page 59: ...ment electronics in direct sunlight Overheating will reduce the life of electronic components and condensate may form during the heat cool cycles and cause electrical shorts TO AC POWER SUPPLY Note Ex...
Page 60: ...o 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 NO RLY3...
Page 61: ...th 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 me...
Page 62: ...Barrier Optional Velocity only Sensor QZ02L B Velocity Measurement Range 0 1 to 20 ft sec 0 03 to 6 2 m sec and reverse flow to 5 ft sec 1 5 m sec in fluids containing bubbles or solids with a minimu...
Page 63: ...ups E F G with optional Intrinsic Safety Barrier Optional Level only Sensor PZ15 Maximum Range 15 ft 4 57 m Minimum Range Deadband 8 203 2 mm Operating Frequency 92 KHz Beam Angle 8 Operating Temperat...
Page 64: ...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 VELOCITY 4...
Page 65: ...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 as large as possible typical standpipe 6 150 mm...
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