FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes:
Corrective Action:
METER READING LOWER THAN EXPECTED
Calibration Error
• Review
UNITS/MODE
menu and
Pipe ID
Lower flow rate than expected
• Investigate pump/valves. Compare velocity
with alternate instrument
Signal not penetrating far enough into the flow
stream
• Relocate sensor closer to elbows or flow
disturbances
Improper mounting of sensor
• Reinstall Sensor with careful application of
Coupling Compound
Pipe is not full
• Remount Sensor on vertical pipe
METER READING WHEN THERE IS NO FLOW
Vibration on pipe
• Adjust Status / Signal Cutoff setting
• Install in another location
Local electrical noise
• Ensure all Flowmeter wiring is in METAL
conduit and sensor shield is properly grounded.
• Ensure correct power input Ground connection
(<1 ohm resistance).
• Ensure 4-20mA Shield connected to
Instrument Ground stud.
Cross talk between two or more DFM 5.0
flowmeters on same pipe
• Refer to Synchronization instructions
Variable Speed Drive interference
• Follow Drive manufacturers wiring and
Grounding instructions
• Relocate Flowmeter electronics, Sensor and
wiring away from VSD
Sensor connections incorrect
• Refer to Connections diagram
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DFM 5.0 Doppler Flow Meter