Instructions for Use
– SCHMIDT
®
Flow Sensor SS 20.700
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6 Commissioning
Prior to switching on the
SCHMIDT
®
Flow Sensor SS 20.700
, the follow-
ing checks have to be carried out:
Mechanical installation:
o
Correct immersion depth and alignment of the sensor probe accord-
ing to flow direction
o
Tightening of fastening screw or spigot nut
o
Installation of pressure safety measures
For measurements in media with overpressure, check if the
fastening screw is tightened properly and pressure safety
devices are installed.
Connecting cable:
o
Correct connection in the field (switch cabinet or similar)
o
Tightness of sensor connector and connecting cable (flat seal must
be inserted correctly into the female cable connector)
o
Tight fit of spigot nut of cable connector at the sensor enclosure
After switching on the supply voltage, the sensor signals its initialization
by switching all four LEDs in the enclosure cover sequentially to red, or-
ange and green.
If the sensor detects a problem during initialization, it signals the problem
with the cover LEDs according to Table 5. An extensive overview of pos-
sible errors, their causes as well as troubleshooting measures are listed
in Table 10. In addition the ring LEDs shows
Complete lights green: sensor is fully operational
Comlete ring flashes red: sensor is defective
If the sensor is operating as intended after the initialisation, it switches into
regular measuring mode. For a short period the flow velocity indication
(both LED strip and signal outputs) goes to maximum and settles to the
correct measuring value after about 10 seconds, provided the sensor
probe was already at medium temperature. Otherwise, the process will
last longer until the sensor has reached the medium temperature.
7 Information concerning operation
Environmental condition Temperature
The
SCHMIDT
®
Flow Sensor SS 20.700
monitors both the medium and
the electronics temperature. As soon as one of the specified operating
ranges is left, the sensor switches off both measuring functions associated
with the medium and signals this error via the LED strip (according to Ta-
ble 5) as via the light ring.