Techfluid FLOMID-4XL Manuale utente
R-MI-FMDXL1 Rev.: 0 english version
Series FLOMID
Sensor FLOMID-XL + Converter XL1
Instructions manual
The art of measuring
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This instruction manual allows the installation, configuration,
programming and maintenance. It is recommended to read it before
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PREFACE
WARNINGS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERIES FLOMID
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 5
2 RECEPTION ................................................................................. 6
2.1 Unpacking .......................................................................... 6
2.2 Storage temperatures ......................................................... 6
3 HANDLING ................................................................................... 6
4 INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 6
4.1 Sensor position .................................................................. 7
4.2 Straight pipe sections ......................................................... 8
4.2.1 Mixtures ................................................................ 8
4.3 Valves ............................................................................... 9
4.4 Pumps ................................................................................ 9
4.5 Aeration ............................................................................. 9
4.6 Reduction of DN ................................................................. 10
4.7 Vibrations ........................................................................... 10
4.8 Magnetic fields .................................................................. 10
4.9 Temperature ...................................................................... 11
5 MOUNTING .................................................................................. 11
5.1 Parallelism .......................................................................... 11
5.2 Sensor earth connection ..................................................... 12
5.3 Tightening ........................................................................... 13
6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ........................................................... 14
6.1 Power supply wiring ............................................................ 14
6.2 Analog output wiring ........................................................... 15
6.3 Digital output wiring ............................................................ 16
7 ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE WINSMETER XL1 ................................. 18
7.1 USB cable connection and software installation ................... 18
7.2 Port connection ................................................................... 19
7.3 Password ........................................................................... 20
7.4 Access to “Installation” ....................................................... 24
7.4.1 Sensor .................................................................. 24
7.4.2 Power supply ......................................................... 24
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7.5 Access to “Programming” ................................................... 25
7.5.1 Current loop .......................................................... 25
7.5.2 Units ....................................................................... 26
7.5.3 Digital output ......................................................... 26
7.5.4 Current loop calibration .......................................... 26
7.6 Visualization ....................................................................... 27
7.7 Zero flow drift adjustment .................................................... 27
7.8 Datalogger ......................................................................... 28
7.9 Firmware updates ............................................................... 29
7.10 Configuration file ................................................................. 30
8 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 31
9 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................... 32
10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 33
10.1 Pressure equipment directive .............................................. 33
10.2 Certificate of conformity TR CU (EAC marking) ..................... 33
11 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................... 34
12 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 38
ANNEX Flow rate diagram ................................................................... 39
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1 INTRODUCTION
The FLOMID electromagnetic flowmeters with XL1 converter are based on Faraday’s
induction law.
When an electrically conductive liquid flows through a magnetic field, perpendicular to the
flow direction, it induces a voltage V proportional to the liquid velocity.
Two electrodes in contact with the liquid and positioned perpendicularly to the magnetic
field, sense this voltage V.
The electronic converter is based on the most advanced technology in digital signal
processing, in order to obtain accurate and reliable measurements.
The device provides the following features:
Coil excitation by means of pulsed signal to obtain a negligible zero offset.
Pulse and current output proportional to the flow rate and user programmable.
V = B·vm·D
Where:
V = Measured voltage in the electrodes
B = Magnetic field
vm= Average liquid velocity
D = Pipe diameter
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4 INSTALLATION
This should be made in a point that guarantees that the pipe is always completely full.
Avoid high points of the pipes where air pockets usually form, or pipes with falling flow where
vacuums can form.
Partially full pipes can produce important reading errors.
2 RECEPTION
The FLOMID electromagnetic flowmeters are supplied conveniently packaged for their
protection during transportation and storage, together with their instructions manual for
installation and operation.
All the instruments are supplied tested in our flow rigs, obtaining the gain factor of each
sensor.
2.1 Unpacking
Unpack the instrument carefully, removing any remains of the packing from the inside of the
sensor. Do not remove the grease from the neck that couples to the electronics housing.
2.2 Storage temperatures
Sensors linings of: PTFE and PVDF -20ºC ...... +60ºC
PP and EBONITE -5ºC ...... +50ºC
3 HANDLING
It should always be done with care and without knocks.
The large diameter sensors have rings for holding the elevation elements. If the flowmeter is
held using slings, these should hold on the sensor and not on the electronics housing (see
drawing).
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4.1 Sensor position
The most adequate position is with the electrodes in a horizontal plane. In this way, deposits
of particles on the electrodes are avoided.
Flow rate measurement with open discharge makes it necessary to install the flowmeter in a
pipe section with a siphon which avoids stagnation of air in the sensor.
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If this distance is shorter, readings may be unstable.
In installations with turbulent flow it may be necessary to increase these distances.
4.2.1 Mixtures
If liquids of different conductivities are mixed it is necessary to install the sensor a minimum
of 30 DN from the point of mixture in order to obtain a uniform conductivity of the liquid and
stabilize the readings.
4.2 Straight pipe sections
They are necessary before and after the sensor. The minimum distances are the following:
Upstream 5 DN
Downstream 3 DN
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4.3 Valves
Control valves or shut-off valves should always be installed downstream from the sensor to
assure that the pipe is always full of liquid.
4.5 Aeration
If there is a point where the level difference is higher than 5 m an air inlet valve should be
installed after the sensor to avoid a vacuum effect that could damage the sensor liner.
4.4 Pumps
Pumps should be mounted upstream from the sensor to avoid the suction of the pump
(vacuum) that could damage the sensor liner.
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4.6 Reduction of DN
In installations where, due to reasons of the flow rate to be measured, a sensor of a smaller
DN than the pipe DN must be mounted, the reduction must be done with an angle smaller
than 4º to avoid turbulences that can give false readings.
If the angle cannot be so small, straight pipe sections indicated in 4.2 point must be kept.
4.7 Vibrations
Vibrations of the pipes should be avoided by anchoring the pipe before and after the sensor.
The vibration level should be less than 2.2 g in the range of 20 -150 Hz according to IEC
068-2-34.
4.8 Magnetic fields
Strong magnetic fields close to the sensor should be avoided.
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