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EASY INSIGHT IN ENERGY FLOWS

MAN-VP-SINL-UK-1701

Date: 22-03-2017

Buitenwatersloot 335
2614 GS Delft
The Netherlands
[email protected]
www.vpinstruments.com

VPInstruments

Summary of Contents for VPFlowScope VPS.R01K.M200 series

Page 1: ...VPFlowScope in line VPINSTRUMENTS COM User manual 2017 Van Putten Instruments BV MAN VP SINL UK 1701 Date 22 03 2017 ...

Page 2: ...en taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to...

Page 3: ...ent 10 10 1 Flow 10 2 Pressure 10 3 Temperature 11 4 Totalizer 6 Mechanical installation 12 12 1 Piping table 13 2 Installation without tubing kit 13 3 Installation with tubing kit 7 Display 15 15 1 Display status icons 15 2 LCD display 15 3 Data Logger 16 4 Keypad 16 5 Menu 8 VPStudio software 19 9 Electrical connections 20 20 1 4 20mA output 22 2 Pulse output 23 3 Modbus interface 27 4 USB inter...

Page 4: ...FlowScope in line 4 2017 Van Putten Instruments BV MAN VP SINL UK Revision 1701 Date 22 03 2017 28 3 Service subscriptions 11 Specifications 29 12 Order information and accessories 30 13 Appendix A UL 31 ...

Page 5: ... To keep your VPFlowScope probe in best shape it needs recalibration We advice annual recalibration Not intended for fiscal metering or billing Our flow meters are not certified for fiscal metering Laws on fiscal metering and billing may vary per country or state Do not overestimate the results VPInstruments does not take any responsibility for the correctness of measurement results under field co...

Page 6: ...ienced users can check out the Quick start chapter Check the packaging box for any inconsistencies Should there be any shipping damage notify the local carrier At the same time a report should be submitted to Van Putten Instruments BV Buitenwatersloot 335 2614 GS DELFT The Netherlands This manual is dedicated to VPS R080 M050 DXX Where DXX indicates the display type VPS R250 M100 DXX Where DXX ind...

Page 7: ...lay can not be read out For all models all parameters and outputs are available The VPFlowScope in line is available in three sizes 0 5 1 and 2 Additional options are available for all types Order Code Flow range Option Display Option Connector VPS R080 M050 0 80 m3 n hr D0 No display C5 5 Pin M12 VPS R250 M100 0 250 m3 n hr D10 Display C8 8 Pin M12 for remote logging VPS R01K M200 0 1000 m3 n hr ...

Page 8: ... parameters of the VPFlowScope in line The D11 model also features a 2 Million point data logger All output parameters for remote connection remain available on the M12 connector 1 Menu Enter button 2 Esc Record button 3 Down button 4 Up button 5 LCD display 6 USB interface 7 M12 connector 3 4 VPFlowScope in line D0 with the VPFlowTerminal The VPFlowTerminal can be used as a remote display for sit...

Page 9: ... connection is BSP inner straight thread It can accept NPT male thread ends 0 5 1 or 2 depending on the VPFlowScope in line model See chapter mechanical installation for more detailed information 3 Electrical installation 3 1 Permanent installation Connect a cable with 5 Pin M12 connector to the VPFlowScope in line The cable can be connected to a central data acquisition building management system...

Page 10: ...in gauge pressure sensor The sensor range is 0 250 psi rounded off this equals 0 16 bar gauge The sensor cannot measure vacuum please contact us if you have a vacuum application The sensor membrane can handle media which are compatible with glass silicon stainless steel Sn Ni plating and An Ag solder The sensor signal is sampled with 16 bits The practical resolution is 0 24 mbar on the 0 16 bar sc...

Page 11: ...ns the totalizer value is written to it s internal memory with an interval of 15 minutes A power down might result in maximum 15 minutes of totalizer data loss In bi directional operation negative flow is subtracted from the totalizer The totalizer will count backwards as the compressed air is delivered back to the supply side The totalizer can only be reset to zero It s not possible to set it to ...

Page 12: ...r use with Air Nitrogen Argon Helium Carbon Dioxide and other non hazardous or non combustible gases The maximum working pressure is 16 bar 250 psi 6 1 Piping table Check the piping table below for your application The table shows the amount of length upstream or downstream depending on the installation If applicable in front of the meter use given upstream length If applicable in behind the meter...

Page 13: ...t the connection between the pipe and the VPFlowScope in line is very important Any diameter mismatch will result in higher inaccuracy For example the inner diameter of the pipe may affect the reading Depending on the pipe wall thickness the inner diameter can be smaller which results in a higher measurement value If you want to be sure of the connection ask us to supply you with the piping kit Th...

Page 14: ...VPFlowScope in line Gently screw the pipes into the flow meter inlet Turn it all the way in until the end of the pipe reaches the bottom of the inlet hole You can install the VPFlowScope in line directly between two threaded pipe ends The connection is BSP outer straight thread 0 5 1 or 2 depending on the VPFlowScope in line model If necessary you can ask our sales team to supply NPT thread on the...

Page 15: ...data session is active 2 rotating arrows indicate that there is communication with the computer The display is locked The menu can not be accessed Memory indication Each block indicates 20 of memory usage The blocks start to blink if the memory is more then 95 full 7 2 LCD display The LCD display provides 3 rows for real time data Each row can be configured in the menu by selecting the desired par...

Page 16: ...ata acquisition screen 3 Button down Navigate down in the menu 4 Button up Navigate up in the menu Special key functions Lock display In the main screen press up and down simultaneously to lock or unlock the display A lock icon will appear in the right lower corner of the screen The lock function will block keypad functionality Clean re boot Hold esc pressed when turning the power on Use this opti...

Page 17: ...e new date will become active immediately Date time settings are kept actual by the real time clock until long power down Date and time will also be synchronized with the computer when used with VPStudio Pressing the store button will trigger the synchronisation 1 3 Modbus address The Modbus address can be changed with this option Use the up and down buttons to change the number Available numbers ...

Page 18: ...h the enter button after selecting this option When the session is started the menu will close and the main screen will be shown A blinking dot in the right upper corner will indicate the running session The menu will be blocked when a session is active The session can be stopped by pressing the esc button 2 2 Delete all All sessions will be deleted It is not possible to delete just a single sessi...

Page 19: ...nality you need to connect an additional DC power supply via the M12 connector We offer a convenient power supply for this purpose VPA 0000 200 Install USB drivers A driver needs to be installed for the RS485 to USB convert or USB interface These drivers might be installed automatically by your windows system or need to be installed manually All drivers are available on our website www vpinstrumen...

Page 20: ...nd measurement Connect shield to safety ground on one point The thickness of the wires depends on the cable length For cabling below 300 meter 1000 ft use 20 awg For longer runs use 18 awg or better Power supply The input voltage is 12 to 24VDC Make sure that the power supply is at least 12V at the connector Voltage drops will occur in long cables resulting in insufficient power The display will n...

Page 21: ...ion 0 flow range 100 flow range 4 mA Bi directional 100 flow range 100 flow range 12 mA Configuration with VPStudio VPStudio can be used to configure the 4 20mA settings Use the select box to choose the preferred unit that will be assigned to the output Set zero and span to the preferred values Changing to volumetric units the programmed diameter is calculated in the settings VPStudio provides fee...

Page 22: ...econds If the pulse interval is set too small a continuous pulse 20mA high level will be the result The pulse output is connected to the internal totalizer value When the totalizer has increased by the pulse interval the pulse will be generated As it is not possible to generate a negative pulse negative flow can not be indicated by pulse In case of negative flow the internal totalizer will count b...

Page 23: ...tandard All measurement parameters are available through Modbus in floating point and integer format The data will be refreshed every second Maximum polling interval is 10ms Communication settings The RS485 communication settings can be changed with VPStudio Below shows the available options Baud rate 9600 19200 38400 Stop bits 1 2 Parity None Even Odd The Modbus settings can be changed with VPStu...

Page 24: ...eger x10 Read 65 0x41 Temperature in F 32 bit integer x10 Read 128 0x80 Totalizer in m3 n 32 bit integer x10 Read Write Writing to the totalizer will reset the totalizer to zero Decimal HEX Description Type Read Write 8 0x08 Diameter 32 bit Floating point Read 9 0x09 4 20mA Max 32 bit Floating point Read Write 10 0x0A 4 20mA Min 32 bit Floating point Read Write 11 0x0B 4 20mA Unit 32 bit Floating ...

Page 25: ...485 guidelines RS485 is a differential balanced line over twisted pair It can span relatively large distances up to 1200 meter 4000 feet The wires should be connected as a point to point configuration or also called daisy chain Do not install as star or ring network The trunk line goes from the master to all devices making a drop down to each device The cable length from the trunk line to the Modb...

Page 26: ...mmunications lines are floating and thus susceptible to external noise or interference Receivers on a RS485 network have built in hysteresis 200mV differential required to insure known state To insure that a receiver stays in an inactive state when no data signal is present bias resistors are required Bias resistors are a pull up resistor on Modbus B and a pull down resistor on the Modbus A line T...

Page 27: ...cted by an IP65 rated nylon cap IMPORTANT the IP65 rating may be compromised when this cap is damaged or not placed back in a proper manner To ensure proper sealing the cap must be greased with a little o ring grease or vaseline grease Make sure that the grease is not in contact with the electrical connector A standard USB cable with mini connector can be used for connection to a PC or laptop The ...

Page 28: ...y frost free environment Vibrations and heavy shocks should be avoided during transport and storage If this product is not commissioned within 36 months after the initial purchase we highly recommend to send the product back to VPInstruments for check up and re calibration Once the product is put into operation the calibration interval depends on the quality of the gas If the quality of the gas is...

Page 29: ...s 95 non condensing gases Pressure sensor Range 0 16 bar gauge 0 250 psi gauge Accuracy 1 5 FSS 0 60 C 1 5 FSS 32 140 F Temperature sensor Range 0 60 C 32 140 F Accuracy 1 from 10 mn sec and up At zero flow conditions temperature reading increases due to self heating by the flow sensor Display Technology Liquid crystal Back light Blue with auto power save Memory 2 Million point memory option Mecha...

Page 30: ...mote display function VPA 0009 001 ISO Calibration report 5 points accuracy 0 5 full scale under calibration conditions with air VPA 5000 911 Bi directional measurement option VPA 0001 093 Pressure upgrade to 35 bar 500 psi Tubing kits VPA 1200 005 0 5 inch in and outlet tubes BSP VPA 1200 105 0 5 inch in and outlet tubes NPT VPA 1200 010 1 inch in and outlet tubes BSP VPA 1200 110 1 inch in and o...

Page 31: ...y be used Switched mode power supplies that are of poor quality might affect the accuracy Le VPFlowscope est conforme aux exigences CE comme indiqué dans la déclaration CE La conformité CE ne peut être atteinte que lorsque les directives de mise à la terre et d isolation sont suivies et que les les câbles et raccords appropriés sont utilisés Lignes directrices pour branchements électriques UL508 p...

Page 32: ... 2017 Van Putten Instruments BV VPFlowScope in line 32 Notes ...

Page 33: ...EASY INSIGHT IN ENERGY FLOWS MAN VP SINL UK 1701 Date 22 03 2017 Buitenwatersloot 335 2614 GS Delft The Netherlands info vpinstruments com www vpinstruments com VPInstruments ...

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