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FLOWSIC60
Continuous air flow measurement
for mining applications

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Installation
Operation

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Page 1: ...O PERATING INSTRU CTIO NS FLOWSIC60 Continuous air flow measurement for mining applications Front page Installation Operation...

Page 2: ...contact SICK Engineering GmbH or your local representa tive in case of doubt Legal Information Subject to change without notice SICK Engineering GmbH All rights reserved Glossary AC Alternating curre...

Page 3: ...injury or death CAUTION Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in personal injury or property damage NOTICE Hazard which could result in property damage Information Symbols Hazard general Hazard...

Page 4: ...processing Unit SPU and cable holder 27 3 1 4 Alignment of sensors 27 3 1 5 Determination of path length and path angle 28 3 2 Electrical installation 29 3 2 1 General information 30 3 2 2 Cable speci...

Page 5: ...Contents FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 5 7 Annex 57 7 1 Technical data 58 7 2 Labelling 59 7 3 Wiring diagram 60 7 4 Ex Certificate 61...

Page 6: ...Contents 6 FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH...

Page 7: ...Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 7 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC60 1 Important Information About this document Main hazards Intended use Responsibility of user S...

Page 8: ...otentially explosive atmospheres WARNING Hazards due to explosive or combustible gases In potentially explosive atmospheres only use the FLOWSIC60 specified for such use Observe the information contai...

Page 9: ...well as adequate knowledge of the measuring system gained through training Correct use Use the FLOWSIC60 only as described in these Operating Instructions The manufac turer bears no responsibility fo...

Page 10: ...quipment for any purpose other than intended or improper operation may result in injuries and damage to the equipment Read this section and the notes and warnings in the individual sections of this ma...

Page 11: ...ty NOTICE Suitable protection devices and safety equipment must be available according to the respective hazard potential for use by personnel NOTICE The user must ensure that Neither failures nor err...

Page 12: ...avoid malfunctions that can directly or indirectly lead to injuries to persons or material damage The responsible maintenance personnel are present at any time and as quickly as pos sible The maintena...

Page 13: ...Product description FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 13 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC60 2 Product description System information...

Page 14: ...re used for the communication with the SPU 2 1 1 System components The FLOWSIC60 measuring system contains of the following components Sensor A and B Signal processing unit SPU for control evaluation...

Page 15: ...ven measuring path L sound velocity c and angle of inclination between the sound and flow direction the sound transit time in the direction of the gas flow forward direction when the signal is transmi...

Page 16: ...the installation angle and the air velocity v the transit time of the respective sound direction varies as a result of certain acceleration and braking effects formulas 2 1 and 2 2 The transit time d...

Page 17: ...FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 17 Subject to change without notice 2 1 4 FLOWSIC60 Sensor Fig 2 Sensor Fig 3 Dimensions Sensor Mounting bracket Sensor...

Page 18: ...41 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Product description Subject to change without notice 2 1 5 Signal Processing unit SPU Fig 4 Signal processing unit Signal Processing Unit SPU Junction box Ca...

Page 19: ...Product description FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 19 Subject to change without notice Fig 5 Dimensions Signal processing unit...

Page 20: ...20 FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Product description Subject to change without notice...

Page 21: ...nstallation FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 21 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC60 3 Installation Mechanical installation Electrical installatio...

Page 22: ...to the direction of flow as shown in Fig 7 The resulting path angle between the sensors should not be greater than 60 and not less than 45 The installation angle must be chosen according to the tunnel...

Page 23: ...mum distance of 10 m No obstructions interfere with measuring path p 23 Fig 7 Maximum cable length of 15 m from SPU to each sensor Sensors are mounted on an even surface Clearance requirements for the...

Page 24: ...c or directly on the tunnel roof is to be avoided Obstructions can lead to signal disturbance and result in malfuc tion of FLOWSIC60 The sensors should be installed in a way that contamination by dust...

Page 25: ...l Drill holes for screws for mounting bracket at 70 mm Insert anchor heavy duty anchors included in delivery Fasten sensors with hexagon screws or nuts Sensors are marked A and B and must be mounted r...

Page 26: ...t be changed The ceiling level and surface must be even The minimal clearance to the ceiling according to Fig 8 must be considered in order to ensure proper function Remove the mounting bracket from t...

Page 27: ...sensor vertically exactly towards the opposite sensor Use an optical alignment aid e g laser pointer if applicable 3 Tighten hexagon screws properly to avoid unintended misalignment 4 Loosen hexagon...

Page 28: ...SPU during commis sioning and should be documented and filed safely Determine exact path length Measure the distance between both front sensor surfaces by adequate means refer to Fig 12 Measurement s...

Page 29: ...tween the sensors and the junction box is 15 m The cabling for the connection of the power supply to the SPU is to be provided by the customer as is the connection from the analog output The sensor ca...

Page 30: ...e the permitted bending radiuses generally min six times the cable diameter for multi conductor cables Keep all connections outside of conduits as short as possible Fig 14 Connection scheme WARNING DA...

Page 31: ...the device may be compro mised The FLOWSIC60 may only be operated with intrinsically safe electrical equipment according to Ex ia EPL Ga Ma For the EX technical parameters refer to page 37 of this do...

Page 32: ...ng the insulation resistance tester Reconnect all cables after the loop resistance test WARNING Applying test voltage to the cables before disconnecting them from the elec tronics module will seriousl...

Page 33: ...mplete SPU housing 90 in a clockwise direction Repeat steps in reverse following wiring of the terminal connections Fig 15 Access to terminal connections Opening the rear housing cover Loosen the secu...

Page 34: ...ded in delivery Cable entries are sealed with blind blugs User must ensure that suitable cable glands are fitted before commission ing Cover for power supply terminals Cable entry for internal 10 core...

Page 35: ...ld be assigned according to the following table Nr Connection for Function Terminal Value 1 Power supply 1 2 13 5 24 V DC 2 Current output passive 31 32 4 20 mA 3 Service interface RS485 33 A 34 B 5V...

Page 36: ...ubject to change without notice Connection of grounding All parts connected to the Signal processing unit must be grounded by using the grounding conductior connections at the SPU terminal box and sen...

Page 37: ...on concept for the FLOWSIC60 permits intrinsically safe power supply connection and field connections i only Power supply connection Field connections Separate terminal box separated from the field co...

Page 38: ...onnect or disconnect cables from each other when attention is paid to the safe separation of the circuits The SPU may only be connected to SICK intrinsically safe sensors Connection to com ponents not...

Page 39: ...components and their type of protection NOTICE Potential equalization PE Have to be connected with potential equalization system 1 2 31 32 33 34 51 52 41 42 81 82 Aux power PE Power supply Terminal b...

Page 40: ...ed to the wire ends to ensure that they do not split up The applicable requirements regarding air gaps and creepage distances must be observed in accordance with IEC 60079 11 The available air gaps an...

Page 41: ...certified intrinsically safe circuits with the following maximum values Ui 30 V Internal capacity Ci 4 nF Internal inductance negligible Digital status output Terminals 41 42 51 52 81 82 For connecti...

Page 42: ...42 FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Installation Subject to change without notice...

Page 43: ...Operation FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 43 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC60 4 Commissioning and Operation Commissioning Operation Calibrati...

Page 44: ...keypad Remove the magnetic pen at least 10 cm from the display after each operation of a sensor Hold magnetic pen onto a sensor for approx 1 s means short operation of sensors Hold magnetic pen onto a...

Page 45: ...hed horizontal or vertical lines represent connections between alternating displays pages Boxes with a thick border represent the display of a menu item Boxes with a grey border represent a flashing d...

Page 46: ...h and the main air flow direction Adjust to the correct value Settings Analog output Submenu Analog output with the parameters of the analog output AO at 20mA 10 m s Air velocity at maximum current AO...

Page 47: ...2 64kB Installed FRAM 1 and 2 Sensor type Pe min Pe max 3393 6786 psig Working pressure range Information Firmware Information on the installed firmware and activated parameter sets Version 3 5 00 Dec...

Page 48: ...of flow rate Velocity of Gas VOG and Speed of Sound SOS SNR 25dB 25dB AGC 50dB 50dB Display of the actual signal to noise ratio SNR and reception sensitivity automatic gain control AGC One value for e...

Page 49: ...ameter Example Switching the meter to Configuration Mode and editing the path length Action Buttons Display Standard display VOG 0 m s Aout 12 0 mA Enter menu ENTER Operation Mode Operation Edit param...

Page 50: ...rement with a reference measuring system is required for adjustment of FLOWSIC60 readings If required correction of FLOWSIC60 readings can be done by a linear function charac terized by a linear facto...

Page 51: ...rs is exceeded Measurement is continued with reduced accuracy The digital status output is active signalizing a warning Measures must be taken to avoid a system failure Clean ultrasonic sensors and re...

Page 52: ...52 FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Commissioning and Operation Subject to change without notice...

Page 53: ...Maintenance FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 53 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC60 5 Maintenance General notes In case of works in tunnel...

Page 54: ...LOWSIC60 and provides a warning via the digital status output if there is any risk of failure caused e g by heavy pollution The activities required and their completion must be documented by the opera...

Page 55: ...Troubleshooting FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 55 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC60 6 Troubleshooting General troubleshooting...

Page 56: ...ignment of sensors Align sensors exactly as given on p 27 3 1 4 Blockage Obstructions of measuring path Remove any blockages and obstructions between sensor A and B with a minimal clearance of 1 m aro...

Page 57: ...Annex FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 57 Subject to change without notice FLOWSIC60 7 Annex Technical data Labelling Wiring diagram Ex Certificate...

Page 58: ...C Ambient humidity 95 Relative humidity non condensing Approvals Ex approvals IECEx Ex ia ia I Ma Ex ia ia IIA T4 Ga Electrical safety CE IECEx Enclosure rating IP66 IP67 Outputs and interfaces Signal...

Page 59: ...ner Ring 27 01458 Ottendorf Okrilla GERMANY Year IP 66 67 Serial No Part No Made in Germany FLOWSIC60 FL60 ESMFMAA1 1063773 2013 For further details see Certificate No IECEx TUN 10 0023 X Issue No 1 P...

Page 60: ...60 FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Annex Subject to change without notice 7 3 Wiring diagram Fig 23 FLOWSIC60 wiring plan...

Page 61: ...Annex FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 61 Subject to change without notice 7 4 Ex Certificate Fig 24 IECEx certificate of conformity...

Page 62: ...62 FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Annex Subject to change without notice Fig 25 IECEx certificate of conformity...

Page 63: ...Annex FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 63 Subject to change without notice Fig 26 IECEx certificate of conformity...

Page 64: ...64 FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Annex Subject to change without notice Fig 27 IECEx certificate of conformity...

Page 65: ...Annex FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 65 Subject to change without notice Fig 28 IECEx certificate of conformity...

Page 66: ...66 FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Annex Subject to change without notice Fig 29 IECEx certificate of conformity...

Page 67: ...Annex FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 67 Subject to change without notice Fig 30 IECEx certificate of conformity...

Page 68: ...68 FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Annex Subject to change without notice Fig 31 IECEx certificate of conformity...

Page 69: ...Annex FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH 69 Subject to change without notice Fig 32 IECEx certificate of conformity...

Page 70: ...70 FLOWSIC60 Operating Instructions 8014241 YTG9 V1 0 2016 02 SICK Engineering GmbH Annex Subject to change without notice Fig 33 IECEx certificate of conformity...

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