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DOCUMENT TITLE
ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER SERIES 6, MODELS Q.SONIC
PLUS
SUBTITLE
QUICK START MANUAL
DOCUMENT NUMBER
22.100.200.000.02/2
REVISION
B
REVISION DATE
2013-02-22
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22.100.200.000.02_2_B ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER SERIES 6.DOC
7 Maintenance, service and repair
7.1
Introduction
The Ultrasonic Flowmeter Series 6 ultrasonic gas flow meter contains no moving parts. The
transducers and internal pressure sensor are the only components that are in contact with
the gas medium. The materials used for the transducers are selected for the measuring
conditions that were clearly specified for the instrument. As a result the transducers and the
electronics are virtually maintenance free. However, Elster NV/SA recommends inspection
of the Ultrasonic Flowmeter Series 6 with the software packages ‘SonicExplorer’ at regular
intervals (e.g. monthly). In case of degradation of the meter, appropriate measures can be
taken on time.
For detailed information about maintenance, please refer to operation and maintenance
manual (doc. code: 22.100.200.002.02/2 last valid revision).
7.2
Exchanging components
Different parts of the Ultrasonic Flowmeter Series 6 metering system like transducers,
electronic boards, etc can be exchanged easily. The digital programmed pulse shape and
pulse identification of the meter is always identical. Therefore the electronic- and transducer
products need no adjustment. This means that re-programming or re-calibration of the
meter after exchanging any identical part of the Ultrasonic Flowmeter Series 6 metering
system is not necessary.
Spare parts of the Ultrasonic Flowmeter Series 6 metering system must be supplied by
Elster NV/SA. After exchanging parts of the Q.Sonic Series 6 metering system the present
“calibration” sealing must be renewed, see the chapter 4.7.
Caution!
Before exchanging any components verify with your local
metrology authority on proper procedures. It may be required that
the operation needs to be witnessed by a representative of the
local authority.
Warning!
Exchanging of components should only be done with the same
type and model; unless otherwise specified by Elster NV/SA.
7.2.1.
Pressure sensors exchange
The meter might be equipped with an optional pressure sensor for internal use (see
chapters 4.4). As the pressure sensors are specially designed for the Ultrasonic Flowmeter
Series 6, they may only be exchanged with sensors from Elster NV/SA.