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User Manual 

Hardware and Software

 EE772

FLOW SENSOR for 

COMPRESSED AIR and GASES

BA_EE772 // v2.2 // Modification rights reserved // 193628

Summary of Contents for EE772

Page 1: ...User Manual Hardware and Software EE772 FLOW SENSOR for COMPRESSED AIR and GASES BA_EE772 v2 2 Modification rights reserved 193628 ...

Page 2: ...sed in accordance with the installation manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by on...

Page 3: ...3 Indication of the MIN MAX Values 17 5 3 4 Reset of the Consumption Counter or the MIN MAX Value 18 5 3 5 Maximum Consumption Counter 18 6 ERROR MESSAGES 18 7 MAINTENANCE 19 7 1 Removal of the Sensing Probe of the Gauge Mounting Block 19 7 2 Removal of the Sensing Probe of the Gauge Mounting Block with Hot Tap Valve 19 7 3 Cleaning of the Sensing Element 19 8 REPLACEMENT PARTS ACCESSORIES 19 8 1 ...

Page 4: ...before the measurement of wet or filthy gases The design of the flow sensor allows for the EE772 to be installed in a pressurized system up to PN40 is 40 bar 580 psi Prior to the start of the installation the system has to be depressurized Before the installation or removal of the sensing probe or the screw cap the gauge mounting block should be closed Mounting electrical installation putting in o...

Page 5: ...nect the device from power supply before opening or closing to avoid damages Do not put a damaged product into operation and make sure that that does not happen inadvertently A malfunction of the equipment should only be handled and fixed by authorized and qualified personnel If it is not possible to repair the malfunction put the equipment out of operation and make sure that it cannot be put back...

Page 6: ... block must match the nominal size of the pipe The gauge mounting block is suitable for pressures up to 40 bar 580 PSI and available for pipe diameters DN40 1 1 2 to DN80 3 The gauge mounting block with hot tap valve allows for the installment and removal of the sensing probe under pressure without interrupting the process flow Signal conditioning with optional display The enclosure with the signa...

Page 7: ... EE772 T19 EE772 T20 Compact HA071xxx Gauge mounting block HA072xxx Gauge mounting block with hot tap valve female thread Whitworth Thread acc EN 10226 old DIN 2999 or NPT female thread opening for additional sensors G1 2 152 5 98 200 7 87 H H 162 6 38 210 8 27 108 5 4 27 108 5 4 27 L L pipe diameter Thread L H DN40 1 1 2 Rp or NPT 1 1 2 110 4 33 108 5 4 27 DN50 2 Rp or NPT 2 131 5 16 108 5 4 27 D...

Page 8: ...on must be downstream of the dryer If there is no dryer at least steam trap and suitable filter must be present Observe the direction of the flow by the installation see page 10 Observe the recommended straight pipe lengths up and downstream in order to warrant the speci fied measurement accuracy The flow sensor should be installed as far as possible from any flow disturbance Valves or check valve...

Page 9: ...nlet and outlet pipe should be 2 6 mm The stated values are as a minimum If possible allow for greater distances Valves or gate valves should be installed downstream of the flow sensor With lighter gases the inlet straight pipe should be longer Type DN Nominal Pipe Size Straight inlet pipe Straight outlet pipe Extension 15 x DN 5 x DN Reduction 15 x DN 5 x DN 90 elbow 20 x DN 5 x DN Two 90 elbows ...

Page 10: ... 3 5 1 Assembly without Flow Sensor but with Screw Cap instead Blind Cap In order to use the measurement section without the flow sensor the blind screw cap in the scope of supply must be screwed tight onto the opening of the gauge mounting block If not needed the screw cap can be screwed and stored on the side of the gauge mounting block recess for alignment pin 3 6 Installation of the Flow Sensi...

Page 11: ... pin fits in the recess on the gauge mounting block Screw the retainer nut by hand so far that a certain resistance is noticeable Check the correct installation position of the flow sensor The alignment pin must fit in the recess on the gauge mounting block Tighten the red coloured retainer nut by hand Tightening by hand should be sufficient However if the seal is not leak tight carefully tighten ...

Page 12: ...nting block with hot tap valve in position CLOSE SERVICE and mount the sensing probe in the gauge mounting block with hot tap valve in such a way that the alignment pin fits in the recess on the sealing cone Screw the retainer nut by hand so far that a certain resistance is noticeable Check the correct installation position of the flow sensor The alignment pin must fit in the recess on the sealing...

Page 13: ...1 Connection Diagram Screw terminal OUT 1 1 for the analogue output is internally connected with GND The housing should be grounded to achieve optimal electromagnetic compliance 4 1 1 Relay and Pulse Output Internal Switching The relay switch and pulse outputs are both potential free 4 1 2 Connection with Optional Plug for Power Supply and Outputs Order Code E4 Vcc OUT 1 2 OUT 1 1 OUT 2 1 OUT 2 2 ...

Page 14: ...n 09 Medium 9 compressed air XX Access number continuous 00 Status 00 00 Signature Data record 1 Volumenstrom 05 DIF 32 Bit Real 3E VIF Volume flowmesse in m h XX XX XX XX Act measuring value Data record 2 Temperature 05 DIF 32 Bit Real 5B VIF Temperature in C XX XX XX XX Act measuring value Data record 3 Mass flow 05 DIF 32 Bit Real 53 VIF Mass flow in kg h XX XX XX XX Act measuring value Data re...

Page 15: ...6 MAX Value Standardized Flow m s SFPM 30265 108 MIN Value Standardized Volumetric Flow m3 h SCFPM 30267 10A MAX Value Standardized Volumetric Flow m3 h SCFPM 30269 10C MIN Value Temperature C F 30271 10E MAX Value Temperature C F 30273 110 MIN Value Massflow kg h kg h 30275 112 MAX Value Massflow kg h kg h 30277 114 MIN Value Pressure bar psi 30279 116 MAX Value Pressure bar psi Write Registers F...

Page 16: ...mper Line Termination Jumper Output 1 5 2 Digital Interface USB For Configuration The USB connector is behind the blind screw cap at the side of the housing remove the blind screw cap with a screwdriver plug in the USB connector Install the configuration software which is in the scope of supply The configuration software is available for downloading as well from our website at www epluse com blind...

Page 17: ... 3 2 Indication of the Switch Output Line 1 indicates the status of the switch output In line 2 the desired measurement value can be indicated using the UP and DOWN keys The display shows an inverse image if the relay output is active relay has switched T 27 97 C V0 1 3 m3 h Clear Consumption Clear Min Max Set Diameter Exit V0 1 5 m3 h Rel 1 V0 45 0 m3 h Rel 1 V0 323 8 m3 h Maximal T 27 97 C V0 1 ...

Page 18: ...0 m3 or 99 999 999 0 ft3 Then it shows LCD maximum The internal memory continues counting The maximum counter reading is 3 4 1038 m3 It is possible to read out the counter reading with the configuration software 6 ERROR MESSAGES In case the flow sensor is equipped with the optional display the following error message can be indicated ERROR 01 sensing probe is not detected Cause the sensing probe i...

Page 19: ...e sensor probe from the gauge mounting block with hot tap valve Operation without the flow sensor installed page 10 The sensor head is sensitive Use the protection cap for transport and storage 7 3 Cleaning of the Sensing Element Do not use an abrasive cleaning agent an organic solvent containing halogen or acetone Clean the head of the sensor probe by carefully swirling in warm water of isopropyl...

Page 20: ...m s 100 39370 SFPM air CO2 nitrogen argon DN65 2 1 2 0 5 117 m s 100 23031 SFPM DN80 3 0 5 77 m s 100 15157 SFPM Accuracy in air at 7 bar abs 101 5 psi and 23 C 73 F 1 1 5 of measuring value 0 5 of full scale Temperature dependency 0 1 of measuring value C Pressure dependency2 0 5 of measuring value bar Response time t90 1 s Sample rate 0 1 s Temperature Measuring range 20 80 C 4 176 F Accuracy at...

Page 21: ... working pressure the error can be compensated by setting the actual pressure with the configuration software 3 Supported baud rates 9 600 19 200 38 400 and 57 600 find more details about communication setting in the User Manual and the Modbus Application Note at https www epluse com EE772 4 Supported baud rates 600 1200 2400 4800 and 9600 find more details about communication setting in the User ...

Page 22: ...e for any damages or consequential damages for example but not restricted to loss of earnings interruption of business loss of information and data or any other financial losses resulting from the installation use or impossibility of use of an E E Elektronik software product and any associated support services or non performance of support services 1 General The configuration software can be downl...

Page 23: ...first connection is made with the EE772 The appearing dialog boxes can be dealt with the settings No do not download driver from the internet and Install the hardware automatically If the EE772 configuration software and the USB driver are installed correctly and the EE772 is connected via the USB interface with the personal computer a connection Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge should have ...

Page 24: ...tored for future use 3 User Interface 1 4 2 3 4 1 2 3 Basic information After retrieving the data from the transmitter the basic information of the device is shown here Status message Here are the messages shown about the status and other information Input screen Input screen for the configuration or adjustment of the flow meter Menu tool bar Selection of menu items ...

Page 25: ...put 1 Output 2 In this screen the actual settings of the transmitter for the output 1 and 2 resp relay 1 and 2 are shown The user can alter and upload these settings to the transmitter together with other changes of the configuration 5 1 1 Output Mode Here the mode of signal output can be determined Output 1 analogue or switch relay output Output 2 switch relay or pulse output NOTE In case the mod...

Page 26: ...e relay NO Normally Open activate to close NC Normally Close activate to open Under Measuring range in the field From the low value of the measuring range can be entered and in the field To the high value The hysteresis of the set point is entered as a percentage of the measuring range measuring range high measuring value low measuring value e g hysteresis set point 500 m3 h and reset point is 450...

Page 27: ...on of the pulse can be set between 0 02 and 2 seconds e g Duration of pulse 100ms one pulse for each m3 consumed The pulse interval ratio must be at least 1 2 meaning that the duration of the pulse interval must be at least twice the duration of the pulse itself t OUT 2 1 3 min 2 3 2 s Calculation of the minimum pulse value or the maximum pulse duration IMPW_MIN NORMV_MAX m3 h IMPL s 1200 IMPL_MAX...

Page 28: ...from the flow meter transmitter NOTE At first change to Calibration gas in the tab Process parameters While the customer adjustment is active all other pages functions and commands are deactivated In the field Adjustment the measurand to be adjusted is selected In the field Measuring value the actual measurement value of the transmitter is indicated The update interval can be set In the field Refe...

Page 29: ...ustment 5 4 2 2 point Adjustment With a 2 point adjustment procedure the lower adjustment point must be between 0 and 40 of the measur ing range and the upper adjustment point between 60 and 100 of the measuring range If the adjustment point is between 40 and 60 of the measuring range automatically a 1 point adjustment procedure will be executed instead lower adjustment point upper adjustment poin...

Page 30: ...es The MIN MAX values of each measurand as stored in the flow meter transmitter can be reset by checking the appropriate checkbox and subsequently clicking the Clear MIN MAX button 5 5 2 Reset of the Consumption Counter Totalizer The reading of the consumption meter can be reset by clicking the Reset meter button 5 6 Setting up Process Parameters In the tab Process Parameters you can change the Pr...

Page 31: ...achieve the highest measuring accuracy the actual pressure can be entered in the field pressure The Send button is used only to send the process pressure to the transmitter 5 7 External Pressure Sensor for Pressure Compensation In order to achieve the highest accuracy the input from an external pressure transmitter will be very useful if the pressure fluctuates strongly e g 3 to 10 bar 45 to 150 p...

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