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USER'S GUIDE
Installation & Operation
Instructions
Open Channel Flow Monitor
Model OCF 5.0
Manual Series A.1.4
Страница 1: ...www greyline com USER S GUIDE Installation Operation Instructions Open Channel Flow Monitor Model OCF 5 0 Manual Series A 1 4 ...
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Страница 3: ...ONS 17 SENSOR MOUNTING METHODS 19 APPLICATIONS HOTLINE 26 PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE 27 APPENDIX A OPTIONS 29 CONVERSION GUIDE 33 SPECIFICATIONS 34 IMPORTANT NOTE This instrument is manufactured and calibrated to meet product specifications Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation Any unauthorized repairs or modifications may result in a suspension of the warranty Availabl...
Страница 4: ...To comply with CSA UL electrical safety standards AC power input and relay connection wires must have conduit entry to the instrument enclosure Installation requires a switch overcurrent fuse or circuit breaker in the building in close proximity to the equipment that is marked as the disconnect switch Risk of electric shock Loosen cover screw to access connections Only qualified personnel should a...
Страница 5: ... Channel Flow Monitor CONNECTIONS HEATER OPTION AC L N NO C NC NO C NC 4 20mA 0 5V RLY2 RLY1 AC GROUND NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO RLY3 RLY4 RLY5 RLY6 EXTRA RELAYS OPTION POWER INPUT GND SENSOR DATA LOGGER USB A Plug ...
Страница 6: ...m Arrows show the four directions to leave a menu box Press a key to move to the next item in the direction shown Move the cursor underline under numerals and increase or decrease numerals with the and keys To store calibration values permanently even through power interruptions press ...
Страница 7: ...ped Log Used 0 Maximum 199 45ft s Sensor Good Temperature 21C Status Range 1 00ft Tot 0 000ft EC 100 Relays 1 2 3 4 5 6 Special Functions Language English Analog Out 4 20mA Backlight High Reset Totalizer NO Restore Defaults NO New Password 0000 Simulation Test Actual Flow 250USG m 4 20mA Flow 4 00 Relays 1 2 3 4 5 6 Configuration 1 18 13 Sonar 1 05 Logger 1 16T Relays 2 Analog Out 1 Utility Channe...
Страница 8: ...S Press from the RUN display to view instrument status Range will be displayed in linear units Tot Displays the current totalizer reading EC Displays echo confidence Relays Energized relays will display as a white character on a black background 24 HR LOG Press from the RUN display to view a formatted flow report from instruments with a built in data logger Press to scroll down one day or repeated...
Страница 9: ...d Factory default password is 0000 and if it has not been changed press the to proceed to the Menu Selections screen If a password is required press to place the cursor under the first digit and or to set the number then to the second digit etc Press or to proceed to the Menu Selections screen A new password can be stored by going to Special Functions New Password Password Password 0000 ...
Страница 10: ...w calculates open channel flow through a flume or weir Volume HRT or Flow gives the additional choice of volumetric units ft3 cubic feet USG US gallons USMG US million gallons FLOW only IG Imperial gallons IMG Imperial million gallons FLOW only m3 cubic meters L liters bbl U S oil barrel Press to store the selection then to the next menu item and to enter Linear press and then or to select units o...
Страница 11: ... level changes and is ideal to smooth the display and outputs in turbulent conditions Damping value is shown in percent 0 99 Some experimentation may be required to select the optimum damping value A value of 1 is recommended for most applications and for fast level changes up to inch sec 13 mm sec LOE Time Press and or to change the number of seconds without receiving an echo before the OCF 5 0 d...
Страница 12: ...AX LEVEL must be at least 8 20 3 cm depending on sensor model 2 Check the maximum range with the sensor installed by a When liquid is at zero level press to view the Range reading in the Status menu Use this range measured by the OCF 5 0 as the Max Range setting or b Carefully measure distance from sensor to zero level with a tape measure and use this measurement as the Max Range setting NOTE The ...
Страница 13: ...hafagi Width 0 000in Channel Setup Type Rect Weir w EC Width 0 000in Channel Setup Type Rect Weir Width 0 000in Channel Setup Type Trapezoidal Size Extra large 60 Large 60 Small 60 12in 45 SRCRC 2in 45 WSC 8in 60 Channel Setup Type Leopld Lagco Size 36in 30in 24in 18in 12in 10in 8in 6in Channel Setup Type Palmer Bowlus Size 48in 42in 36in 30in 27in 24in 21in 18in 15in 12in 10in 8in 6in 4in Channel...
Страница 14: ... is 2 25 seconds and pulse duration is 350 milliseconds Flow Press to Mode and to select Pump Low Alarm or Hi Alarm Note Function setting Flow will change according to selections made under Units Mode eg Level Range Volume or HRT Press to return to Menu Selections LOE Set relay state for echo loss event On Off or Hold Alternate Pumps can be set to alternate when in pump mode Relay Parameters Relay...
Страница 15: ...erval Press to store the setting Note Press to Log and or to Delete and to delete the log file Press and or to Start and to restart the logger Log Stop Start or Delete the log file Delete old file and start a new log to apply any changes that have been made to the Log Site ID Mode or Interval RETRIEVE LOG FILE Plug a USB Flash Memory Drive not supplied by Greyline into the USB output cable from th...
Страница 16: ...tter Z a character will appear indicating that the maximum number of downloads for that instrument are on the USB flash drive Older files can be erased or moved from the flash memory drive or a new memory drive can be used OPENING LOG FILES Install Greyline Logger on your PC or laptop Refer to the Help menu in the program for detailed instructions Select File Open Instrument Log log to open the lo...
Страница 17: ...and select Yes to erase and restart the totalizer at zero Restore Defaults Select Yes and press to erase all user settings and return the instrument to factory default settings New Password Select any number from 0000 to 9999 and press Default setting of 0000 will allow direct access to the calibration menus Setting of any password greater than 0000 will require the password to be entered to acces...
Страница 18: ...t 20mA 5V to the analog channel Select Minimum and press to simulate minimum Flow Range or Level and to output 4mA 0V to the analog channel To simulate and intermediate Flow Range or Level set Test to Actual and then enter a value for the Flow Range or Level The analog output and control relays will respond to the simulated value Simulation Test Actual Flow 250USG m 4 20mA Flow 4 00 Relays 1 2 3 4...
Страница 19: ...LATION COUPLING SUPPLIED MUST BE USED DO NOT CLAMP IN THIS AREA 3 4 CONDUIT CONDUIT MOUNT Notes 1 Use the NPT Isolation Coupling supplied and only Do not clamp sensor body or stem 2 Locate the sensor 1 ft 30 cm from the sidewall or obstruction for every 10 ft 3 m depth 3 mount in direct sunlight 4 Extend sensor cable up to 500 ft 150 m with RG62AU coaxial only hand tighten Do not GRIND OR FILE PIP...
Страница 20: ...nufacturer s directions for transducer location The transducer should be centered above the flume approach section and mounted 8 203 mm minimum above the maximum liquid level depending on sensor model The transducer should be protected from physical damage and the transducer cable should be routed in a separate metal conduit Because the sensor is equipped with a temperature sensor it should be shi...
Страница 21: ...ghest water level 2 PALMER BOWLUS FLUMES Position the sensor at the flume Diameter upstream from the throat of the flume Sensor height must be 8 203 mm or more above the highest water level 3 V NOTCH WEIRS Position the sensor at 3 x maximum Head upstream from the weir plate Sensor height must be 8 20 3 cm or more above the highest water level STILLING WELLS Stilling wells are recommended to reduce...
Страница 22: ...or ZERO POSITIONING OF SENSOR Open Channel Flow Applications Locate the sensor at the position upstream from the throat of the flume or weir plate as recommended by the manufacturer A technique for accurate sensor height adjustment is shown ...
Страница 23: ...ure cover 2 Insert 8 screws supplied through the four enclosure mounting holes to secure the enclosure to the wall or mounting stand Additional conduit holes can be cut in the bottom of the enclosure when required Use a hole saw or Greenlee type hole cutter to cut the required holes DO NOT make conduit wiring entries into the top of the enclosure Note This non metallic enclosure does not automatic...
Страница 24: ... Open Channel Flow Monitor PZxx Series Sensors Troubleshooting Resistance measured between the shield and center wire across the coaxial cable ends by mulitmeter indicates ambient temperature Resistance vs Temperature ...
Страница 25: ... Flow Monitor FUSE REPLACEMENT 1 Turn OFF power 2 Loosen cover screw and open 3 Remove power module 4 Locate fuse on Power Board 5 Replace fuse with 2 AMP 250V 5 x 20mm fuse 6 Reinstall power module into chassis Fuse POWER MODULE ...
Страница 26: ...Sales Representative write to Greyline or phone the Applications Hotline below United States Tel 315 788 9500 Fax 315 764 0419 Canada Tel 613 938 8956 Fax 613 938 4857 Toll Free 888 473 9546 Email info greyline com Web Site www greyline com Greyline Instruments Inc Canada USA 16456 Sixsmith Drive 105 Water Street Long Sault Ont K0C 1P0 Massena NY 13662 ...
Страница 27: ...an the Sensor Product Important unclean products will not be serviced and will be returned to the sender at their expense 1 Rinse sensor and cable to remove debris 2 If the sensor has been exposed to sewage immerse both sensor and cable in a solution of 1 part household bleach Javex Clorox etc to 20 parts water for 5 minutes Important do not immerse open end of sensor cable 3 Dry with paper towels...
Страница 28: ...ong with a copy of your invoice This warranty does not cover damages due to improper installation or handling acts of nature or unauthorized service Modifications to or tampering with any part shall void this warranty This warranty does not cover any equipment used in connection with the product or consequential damages due to a defect in the product All implied warranties are limited to the durat...
Страница 29: ...red when the sensor cable is extended or shortened Use only RG62AU or RG62U coaxial cable which is available from Greyline Instruments or your local distributor Nominal impedance of RG62AU cable is 93 ohms Extended sensor cable must be installed in metal conduit to prevent interference Do not use BNC coaxial connectors TV cable type Recommended installation with a metal junction box is illustrated...
Страница 30: ...t and is supplied mounted in the Greyline instrument enclosure Replacement barrier fuses Part No ISB 011239 may be purchased separately The instrument enclosure containing the ISB Intrinsic Safety Barrier must be installed in a non hazardous location NOTE BARRIER EQUIPPED UNITS ARE FACTORY WIRED WITH GROUND THROUGH THE INSTRUMENT CHASSIS NON HAZARDOUS LOCATION HAZARDOUS LOCATION CLASS I GROUPS C D...
Страница 31: ... instrument electronics in direct sunlight Overheating will reduce the life of electronic components and condensate may form during the heat cool cycles and cause electrical shorts TO AC POWER SUPPLY Note Exposure to direct sunlight can cause overheating and moisture condensation which will reduce the operating life of electronics Protect Instruments from direct sunlight with this iridite finished...
Страница 32: ...flat stable target 12 to 28 305 to 711 mm away from the end of the sensor Allow a few seconds for the OCF 5 0 to lock onto the target before displaying its distance The OCF 5 0 will now display Range in ft or cm factory calibration CONNECTIONS POWER INPUT Connect 9 32VDC 0 5 Amps to the and terminals The Power Input GND must be connected to the nearest Ground pole A 1 amp fuse in line is recommend...
Страница 33: ...S 3 785 US GALLONS CUBIC METERS 0 003785 LITRES SEC GPM 15 85 LITRES CUBIC METERS 0 001 BARRELS US GALLONS 42 BARRELS IMPERIAL GALS 34 9726 BARRELS LITRES 158 9886 INCHES MM 25 4 DEGREES F DEGREES C F 32 x 0 556 POUNDS KILOGRAMS 0 453 PSI BAR 0 0676 FOOT METER 0 0929 VOLUME CALCULATION FOR ROUND TANKS 3 142 x R x H R TANK RADIUS TANK DIAMETER H TANK HEIGHT ...
Страница 34: ...face Environmental Conditions Relative humidity up to 80 23 to 60 C ambient temperature maximum 5000 m altitude pollution degree 4 Installation Category II Sensitivity adjustable Damping adjustable Electrical Surge Protection Sensor 4 20mA output and AC power input Approximate Shipping Weight 10 lbs 4 5 kg Standard Sensor PZ15 Maximum Range 15 ft 4 57 m Minimum Range Deadband 8 203 2 mm Operating ...
Страница 35: ...t 10 m Deadband blanking Programmable minimum 12 305 mm Beam Angle 8 at 3 DB Temperature Compensation Automatic continuous Operating Frequency 42 KHz Exposed Materials Teflon Operating Temperature 40 to 170 F 40 to 76 C Operating Pressure 20 psi 1 35 Bar maximum Mounting NPT Teflon isolation coupling supplied Sensor Cable RG62AU coaxial 25 ft 7 6 m standard Hazardous Rating with optional Intrinsic...
