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PULSAR MEASUREMENT 

27  

TYPICAL SE16A SENSOR INSTALLATION 

2 or 4 Cross Separation Distance

Reference 
Transducer

Transducer

SEPARATION*

DISTANCE

* Shown in 

 after 

 are entered.

‘

’

Setup

menu

sensor, fluid and pipe parameters

Separation distance is measured from transducer face to transducer face. 
Reference transducer is placed flush to bracket.

Mount the supplied SE16A Series Transducers on pipes 0.5" / 15 mm OD or larger.

Transducers should be installed with the cable connections pointed away from 
each other.

Summary of Contents for Greyline TTFM 6.1

Page 1: ...PULSAR MEASUREMENT Manual Rev 2 0 Greyline TTFM 6 1 Instruction Manual...

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

Page 3: ...1 CROSS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW SE16B Transducers TMK B21 or TMK B22 Kit 54 2 CROSS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW SE16C Transducers TMK C1 or TMK C2 Kit 61 1 CROSS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW SE16C Transducers TMK C1...

Page 4: ...e rated for specifically 115 VAC or specifically 230 VAC IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with electrical safety standards AC power input and relay connection wires must have conduit entry to the instrument e...

Page 5: ...S SERIAL COMMUNICATION OPTION 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 C NO RLY3 RLY4 RLY5 RLY6 EXTRA RELAYS OPTION POWER INPUT HEATER OPTION SENSOR RS 485 Output Down...

Page 6: ...e 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 highlighted under numerals and increase or decrease numera...

Page 7: ...Function Flow On 1000 USG Off 0 000 USG Simulation Test Actual Flow m 250USG Flow 4 20mA 5 60mA Relays 1 2 3 4 5 6 Configuration Serial 12345 Utility 1 25 0 16 1 Transit Time 38 1 CommBoard 1 21 19 Re...

Page 8: ...waiting Press from main page to view Data logging off Data logging on 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 USB file download ing File download completed Download Error TTFM Echo OK TTFM Empty Pipe Low Signal No Echo or hig...

Page 9: ...units selected in the Units Mode menu A list of flow rate units is provided in the Units Mode section of the manual Min Flow Displays a read only value for the minimum flow cutoff in units which match...

Page 10: ...on the time it takes for the signal to arrive from one transducer to another Large differences between expected and measured speed of sound 10 typically indicate an error in the setup of the instrume...

Page 11: ...ts unauthorized access to the Calibration menu From the Main Display press the key to get to Password Factory default password is 0000 and if it has not been changed this screen will be bypassed compl...

Page 12: ...en 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 single digit is not required or when you don t want...

Page 13: ...r 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 gallons per day IMG d Imperial m...

Page 14: ...Fluid Other Enter fluid velocity adjustment factor over change in temperature in units of m s or ft s per C Temp Mode Choose Fixed Temp Enter fluid operating temperature in displayed engineering unit...

Page 15: ...ide These conditions can hinder the ability to receive a strong signal when Crossings 4 or 2 We suggest starting with Crossings 2 or 1 respectively in these cases Zero Tare Used to calibrate zero flow...

Page 16: ...de of signal being received by the ultrasonic sensor Should be 100 under ideal operating conditions Signal strengths less than 100 do not indicate that the meter is not reliable however the meter may...

Page 17: ...down to 40 ft sec 12 m sec LOS Time Use LOS Time to suppress intermittent loss of signal Example systems with high concentrations of undissolved gasses will cause fluctuations in signal strength when...

Page 18: ...t Higher percentages increase the number of measurements which are averaged together to produce a stable flow reading Higher percentages also increase the time it takes for the meter to make a step re...

Page 19: ...rs or totalizers Minimum time between pulses is 2 25 seconds and pulse duration is 350 milliseconds Return to Relay and change settings for each relay number Press to return to Menu Selections Directi...

Page 20: ...r to scroll and select Month Day and Year Press to store the setting Time Press and or to select the current time in Hours Minutes and Seconds Press to store the setting Interval Press or to select th...

Page 21: ...mber 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 used Note Downloading files in lg2 format w...

Page 22: ...HART Version 7 0 Device Description Files DD files allow the user s handheld HART communicator to fully configure the TTFM 6 1 Pulsar Measurement provides DD files for the Emerson 475 Communicator The...

Page 23: ...MODBUS communications Press or to select and to store the setting Options 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 76800 and 115200 Default 9600 Parity Modbus Error checking parity for the MODBUS communications Pr...

Page 24: ...ect Yes to erase and restart the totalizer at zero Negative Totals Select Yes to have reverse flow readings deducted from the totalizer Select No to totalize forward flow only and ignore reverse flow...

Page 25: ...or a couple seconds and then return to Done The waveform is now stored on your flash drive and ready to be sent to Pulsar Measurement Restore Defaults Select Yes to erase all user settings and return...

Page 26: ...tore and again to return to the Main Menu Changes made in the Simulation menu exercise the 4 20mA output digital display and control relays Simulate a Flow Velocity reading Press and then or to change...

Page 27: ...n after are entered Setup menu sensor fluid and pipe parameters Separation distance is measured from transducer face to transducer face Reference transducer is placed flush to bracket Mount the suppli...

Page 28: ...ss Separation Distance SEPARATION DISTANCE TRANSDUCER TRANSDUCER Shown in after are entered Setup menu sensor fluid and pipe parameters TMK B1 transducer mounting kit shown Sensor spacing method is co...

Page 29: ...tion Distance SEPARATION DISTANCE 0 i nc h 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 Shown in menu after sensor fluid and pipe parameters are entered Setup TMK C1 transducer mounting kit shown Sensor spacing method...

Page 30: ...where the sensors cannot easily be accessed in the future to reapply coupling compound or in installations where the coupling compound may wear away faster than normal 250 deg F or where submersion is...

Page 31: ...llations where the coupling compound may wear away faster than normal 250 deg F or where submersion is frequent The coupling tape is subject to greater signal attenuation than the coupling compound so...

Page 32: ...tallations where the sensors cannot easily be accessed in the future to reapply coupling compound or in installations where the coupling compound may wear away faster than normal 250 deg F or where su...

Page 33: ...rubber Use the pipe clamp and alignment bar supplied as illustrated on previous page Apply Super Lube to the colored face of the sensor A bead similar to toothpaste on a toothbrush is ideal Do not ove...

Page 34: ...d with coupling compound to provide additional moisture protection for the BNC cable connectors Transducer Installation in Wet Locations SE16C The TTFM 6 1 Transit Time Flowmeter transducers are rated...

Page 35: ...ional considerations are outlined below Do not if possible install the transducers downstream from a throttling valve a mixing tank the discharge of a positive displacement pump or any other equipment...

Page 36: ...menu Document this value for the following transducer installation procedure 2 or 4 CROSS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW SE16A Transducers TMK A1 Kit 1 Prep the pipe per instructions on page 30 and mind the i...

Page 37: ...unt of coupling compound on the first transducer and place this transducer in the reference position This is the position where the face of the transducer aligns with the 0 inch or 0 mm mark on the bu...

Page 38: ...is transducer at the separation distance provided in the Setup menu of the TTFM Tighten this transducer down using the built in tightening bracket Do not over tighten the screw 5 Coupling compound onl...

Page 39: ...ns on page 29 and mind the installation location requirements on page 32 Clean the location where the sensor is to be mounted on the opposite side of the pipe after we ve marked where it will be insta...

Page 40: ...tion of steps 2 3 is shown below 4 Mark the position of the permanent bracket on the pipe This is the bracket that will not be adjusted and will be used as the reference for the separation distance an...

Page 41: ...the mark you created at step 5 and tighten it completely Apply coupling compound to the transducers and install them in the brackets Tips for installing transducers a Be sure the red knob on the brac...

Page 42: ...nd or tape application Finished installation ready for cable connection 7 Coupling compound only If you need to make fine adjustments 0 25 to the spacing at this point you may do so by loosening the h...

Page 43: ...on of the transducers in a 1 cross installation we provide a kit with every meter which consists of the following Sanding block Tape measure Mylar sleeve Duct tape Level Black Sharpie Follow along wit...

Page 44: ...ntal pipe position the bracket at 3 or 9 o clock Hold the level up to the top of the bracket to ensure the angle is correct For vertical pipes the bracket can be at any orientation about the pipe Tip...

Page 45: ...pe Mark both where the front of the bracket is as well as the center of the bracket 5 Measure the separation distance from the marks you created in step 4 and create new marks on the pipe at the separ...

Page 46: ...ded with the installation kit wrap it around the pipe keep it taut and with the Sharpie draw a line anywhere the sleeve overlaps 7 Lay the mylar sleeve flat use duct tape to help hold it flat if you n...

Page 47: ...overlap marks on the center line of the transducer bracket that will be rotated to the other side of the pipe Be sure the mylar is parallel with the face of the transducer Use duct tape to hold the m...

Page 48: ...ducers and place them in the brackets Tips for installing transducers a Be sure the red knob on the brackets are loosened completely b Put the transducer into the bracket by ensuring the bottom of the...

Page 49: ...ont Finished installation 10 Coupling compound only If you need to make fine adjustments 0 25 to the spacing at this point you may do so by loosening the hose clamps slightly and sliding the brackets...

Page 50: ...wing transducer installation procedure 2 OR 4 CROSS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW SE16B Transducers TMK B21 or TMK B22 Kit 1 Prep the pipe per instructions on page 29 and mind the installation location requir...

Page 51: ...ransducers TMK B21 or TMK B22 Kit Cont 2 Install the spacer bar onto the right bracket as shown below 3 Insert the spacer bar into the left bracket and position the bracket at the separation distance...

Page 52: ...installing transducers a Be sure the tightening Philips screw on the top of the bracket is loosened completely b Put the transducer into the bracket by ensuring the bottom of the transducer and the co...

Page 53: ...tape application Finished installation ready for cable and conduit connection 6 Coupling compound only If you need to make fine adjustments 0 25 to the spacing at this point you may do so by loosenin...

Page 54: ...installation of the transducers in a 1 cross installation we provide a kit with every meter which consists of the following Sanding block Tape measure Mylar sleeve Duct tape Level Black Sharpie Follow...

Page 55: ...sducers TMK B21 or TMK B22 Kit Cont 2 Install the spacer bar onto the right bracket as shown below 3 Insert the spacer bar into the left bracket and position the bracket at the separation distance ref...

Page 56: ...the bracket at 3 or 9 o clock Hold the level up to the top of the bracket to ensure the angle is correct For vertical pipes the bracket can be at any orientation about the pipe Tip Use a 5 16 nut driv...

Page 57: ...sing the mylar sleeve included with the installation kit wrap it around the pipe keep it taut and with the Sharpie draw a line anywhere the sleeve overlaps 7 Lay the mylar sleeve flat and use the tape...

Page 58: ...pe with the overlap marks on the center line of the transducer bracket that will be rotated to the other side of the pipe Be sure the mylar is parallel with the face of the transducer Use duct tape to...

Page 59: ...o this 1 cross mark and tighten it in place Apply coupling compound to the transducers and place them in the brackets View from front of pipe View from back of pipe Tips for installing transducers a B...

Page 60: ...surface of the pipe and no coupling will have moved from inserting the transducer in the bracket Proper coupling compound or tape application Finished installation 10 Coupling compound only If you ne...

Page 61: ...r TMK C2 Kit 1 Prep the pipe per instructions on page 32 and mind the installation location requirements on page 35 Clean the location where the sensor is to be mounted on the opposite side of the pip...

Page 62: ...t the bracket spacing to the separation distance provided in the Setup menu One transducer is placed at the 0 0mm reference position and the other at the separation distance from the Setup menu For TM...

Page 63: ...sert the transducers b Put the transducer into the bracket by ensuring the bottom of the transducer and the couplant does not touch the pipe as you slide it in Hover as you insert it c Tighten the scr...

Page 64: ...installation of the transducers in a 1 cross installation we provide a kit with every meter which consists of the following Sanding block Tape measure Mylar sleeve Duct tape Level Black Sharpie Follo...

Page 65: ...time Tip Use a 5 16 nut driver to tighten the hose clamps 3 Use the built in alignment bar with ruler to set the bracket spacing to the separation distance provided in the Setup menu One transducer is...

Page 66: ...the top of the bracket to ensure the angle is correct For vertical pipes the bracket can be at any orientation about the pipe Use a 5 16 nut driver to tighten the hose clamps 5 Mark the position of th...

Page 67: ...e installation kit wrap it around the pipe keep it taut and with the Sharpie draw a line anywhere the sleeve overlaps 7 Lay the mylar sleeve flat and use the tape measure to measure half way between t...

Page 68: ...t this position if it needs to be prepped because of scale or rust After prepped move the bracket to this 1 cross mark and tighten it in place Apply coupling compound to the transducers and place them...

Page 69: ...pound only If you need to make fine adjustments 0 25 to the spacing at this point you may do so by loosening the hose clamps slightly and sliding the brackets while the transducers are installed insid...

Page 70: ...TTFM 6 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 70 SENSOR MOUNTING COUPLING RECOMMENDATIONS...

Page 71: ...gh 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 when required Use a hole saw or Greenlee t...

Page 72: ...ity Lower flow rate than expected Investigate pump valves Compare velocity with alternate instrument Erratic measurement set damping to 0 to check due to electrical noise or poor signal quality Ensure...

Page 73: ...and fluid selection fluid velocity Higher flow rate than expected Investigate pump valves Compare velocity with alternate instrument Erratic measurement set damping to 0 to check due to electrical noi...

Page 74: ...es One single loose terminal may cause false readings Test across shield and core of each wire TDR1 and TDR2 Resistance should be around 10K ohms for any cable length High readings indicate an open ci...

Page 75: ...on when installing a Transit Time sensor Severe corrosion oxidation on the inside of the pipe may prevent the Transit Time signal from penetrating into the flow If the pipe cannot be cleaned a spool p...

Page 76: ...sensor cable Yes The Transit Time design allow cable lengths up to 100 ft 30 m or extension up to 250 ft with extra cable and JB2X optional junction box Replacement cable of different length may be in...

Page 77: ...anty 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 Merchan...

Page 78: ...opy 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 void this war...

Page 79: ...cs 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 AUXILIARY TERMINAL STRIP ON AC POWER...

Page 80: ...in the field CONNECTIONS POWER INPUT Connect 9 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 SERIAL COMMUNIC...

Page 81: ...um Output Isolated 4 20mA 1000 ohm load max Can be changed to 0 5VDC in programming Data Logger 128MB Data Storage 26 million data points Control Relays Qty 2 rated 5 amp 240VAC SPDT programmable flow...

Page 82: ...on pressure up to 10 psi 0 7 Bar SE16B Transit Time Sensor Pipe Diameter 2 to 48 50 to 1200 mm Operating Temperature 40 to 300 F 40 to 150 C Exposed Materials 316SS Ultem Operating Frequency 1 28 MHz...

Page 83: ...Ultem Operating Frequency 640 kHz Sensor Cable 25 ft 7 6 m Optional 50 ft 15 m or 100 ft 30 m available extendable up to 500 ft 150 m with JB2X optional junction box Submersion Rating IP67 withstands...

Page 84: ...26 000 25 250 375 25 000 500 25 376 312 25 000 500 28 28 000 27 250 375 27 000 500 27 376 312 27 000 500 26 750 625 30 30 000 29 250 375 29 000 500 29 376 312 29 000 500 28 750 625 32 32 000 31 250 3...

Page 85: ...88 16 16 000 15 670 165 15 624 188 18 18 000 17 670 165 17 624 188 20 20 000 19 634 188 19 564 218 22 22 000 21 624 188 21 564 218 24 24 000 23 563 218 23 500 250 Pipe Pipe Schedule 60 Schedule 80 Sch...

Page 86: ...40 0 68 10 04 12 13 20 0 54 12 12 13 20 0 62 11 96 13 50 0 68 12 14 13 50 0 75 12 00 14 15 30 0 57 14 16 15 30 0 66 13 98 15 65 0 74 14 17 15 65 0 82 14 01 16 17 40 0 60 16 20 17 40 0 70 16 00 17 80 0...

Page 87: ...500 0 188 2 500 2 400 0 050 3 3 125 2 907 0 109 3 125 2 945 0 090 3 125 2 981 0 072 3 500 3 062 0 219 3 000 2 900 0 050 3 3 625 3 385 0 120 3 625 3 425 0 100 3 625 3 459 0 083 4 000 3 500 0 250 4 4 12...

Page 88: ...914 0 383 6 134 0 276 6 348 8 9 05 0 646 7 758 0 503 8 044 0 362 8 326 10 11 10 0 793 9 514 0 617 9 866 0 444 10 212 12 13 20 0 943 11 314 0 733 11 734 0 528 12 144 14 15 30 0 850 13 600 0 729 13 842...

Page 89: ...Aminotolidine 46 C7H9N 0 999 20 C 1618 4 Aminotolidine 46 C7H9N 0 966 45 C 1480 Ammonia 35 NH3 0 771 1729 6 68 Amorphous Polyolefin 0 98 962 6 t Amyl alcohol C5H12O 0 81 1204 Aminobenzene 41 C6H5NO2...

Page 90: ...ne 15 C6H12 0 779 20 C 1248 5 41 Cyclohexanol C6H12O 0 962 1454 3 6 Cyclohexanone C6H10O 0 948 1423 4 0 Decane 46 C10H22 0 730 1252 1 Decene 27 C10H20 0 746 1235 4 0 n Decylene 27 C10 H20 0 746 1235 4...

Page 91: ...1 2 1463 Diiodo methane CH2I2 3 235 980 Dioxane C4H8O2 1 033 1376 Dodecane 23 C12H26 0 749 1279 3 85 1 2 Ethanediol C2H6O2 1 113 1658 2 1 Ethanenitrile C2H3N 0 783 1290 Ethanoic anhydride 22 CH3CO 2O...

Page 92: ...773 20 C 1338 3 71 Hexalin C6H12O 0 962 1454 3 6 Hexane 16 22 23 C6H14 0 659 1112 2 71 n Hexane 29 33 C6H14 0 649 20 C 1079 4 53 2 5 Hexanedione C6H10O2 0 729 1399 3 6 n Hexanol C6H14O 0 819 1300 3 8...

Page 93: ...e iodide CH2I2 3 235 980 Methyl formate 22 C2H4O2 0 974 20 C 1127 4 02 Methyl iodide CH3I 2 28 20 C 978 2 Methylphenol 46 C7H8O 1 047 20 C 1541 3 Methylphenol 46 C7H8O 1 034 20 C 1500 Milk homogenized...

Page 94: ...1273 3 6 Phenyl iodide 46 C6H5I 1 823 1114 Phenyl methane 16 52 C7H8 0 867 20 C 1328 4 27 3 Phenyl propenal C9H8O 1 112 1554 3 2 Phthalardione C8H4O3 1125 Phthalic acid anhydride C8H4O3 1125 Phthalic...

Page 95: ...ric acid 1 H2SO4 1 841 1257 6 1 43 Tellurium 7 Te 991 0 73 1 1 2 2 Tetrabromo ethane 47 C2H2Br4 2 966120 1027 1 1 2 2 Tetrachloro ethane 67 C2H2Cl4 1 595 1147 Tetrachloroethane 46 C2H2Cl4 1 553 20 C 1...

Page 96: ...d 1 3 3 Trimethylnor camphor C10H16O 0 947 1320 Trinitrotoluene 43 C7H5 NO2 3 1 64 1610 Turpentine 0 88 1255 Unisis 800 0 87 1346 Water distilled 49 50 H2O 0 996 1498 2 4 Water heavy D O 1400 Water se...

Page 97: ...2 5093 244 0 117 8 4996 46 0 7 8 4719 146 0 63 3 5094 246 0 118 9 4991 48 0 8 9 4734 148 0 64 4 5096 248 0 120 0 4986 50 0 10 0 4748 150 0 65 6 5097 250 0 121 1 4981 52 0 11 1 4763 152 0 66 7 5098 260...

Page 98: ...83 46 0 7 8 1438 20 146 0 63 3 1552 74 246 0 118 9 1521 29 48 0 8 9 1442 80 148 0 64 4 1553 22 248 0 120 0 1519 73 50 0 10 0 1447 27 150 0 65 6 1553 64 250 0 121 1 1518 14 52 0 11 1 1451 62 152 0 66 7...

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