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User Manual
UMFLUXUS_F8V4-6-1EN
Ultrasonic Flowmeter
for Liquids in Explosive Atmospheres
FLUXUS ADM 8027
FLUXUS F801
FLUXUS ADM 8127B

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Flexim FLUXUS ADM 8027 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Accuracy±0.5% of reading ±0.01 m/s
Protection Class (Transmitter)IP 65
DisplayGraphical LCD
Measurement PrincipleUltrasonic
Fluid TypesLiquids
Pipe SizesDN 15 to DN 6000
Measurement Range0.01 ... 25 m/s
Flow Velocity Range0.01 ... 25 m/s
Temperature Range (Transducers)-40°C ... +200°C
Outputs4-20 mA, pulse, frequency, relay
Communication InterfacesHART, Modbus
Power Supply24 V DC, 100-240 V AC
Temperature Range-40°C ... +600°C (depending on transducer)

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 Regarding this Manual

Information about the user manual, handling, and avoiding damages.

1.2 Safety Instructions

Contains instructions marked with specific symbols for safe operation and hazard awareness.

1.3 Warranty

Details FLEXIM's warranty for the product and conditions for its validity.

2 Handling

2.1 First Inspection

Instructions for visual inspection upon delivery to check for transport damage and specification conformity.

2.2 General Precautions

General care instructions for the precision measuring instrument to ensure proper operation and prevent damage.

3 General Principles

3.1 Measurement System

Describes the components of the ultrasonic flow measurement system: transmitter, transducers, and pipe.

3.2 Measurement Principle

Explains the TransitTime and NoiseTrek modes for measuring flow velocity based on ultrasonic signals.

4 Description of the Transmitter

4.1 FLUXUS ADM 8027

Describes the FLUXUS ADM 8027 transmitter with its two housings and terminal locations.

4.2 FLUXUS F801, ADM 8127B

Describes the FLUXUS F801 and ADM 8127B transmitters with their single housing and terminal locations.

4.3 Keyboard

Details the functions of the transmitter's 5-key keyboard for navigation and data input.

5 Selection of the Measuring Point

5.1 Acoustic Penetration

Explains requirements for acoustic signal propagation through pipe and fluid for accurate measurement.

5.2 Undisturbed Flow Profile

Discusses the importance of selecting a measuring point away from flow disturbances for accurate results.

5.3 Selection of the Measurement Arrangement Taking into Account the Measuring Range and the Measuring Conditions

Compares different measurement arrangements based on measuring conditions and accuracy.

6 Installation of FLUXUS ADM 8027

6.1 Location

Guidelines for selecting the measuring point and transmitter location, considering ambient conditions and hazardous areas.

6.2 Opening and Closing the Housing

Instructions on how to safely open and close the transmitter housing, emphasizing the set screw.

6.3 Installation

Details on wall and pipe installation methods for the FLUXUS ADM 8027, including pipe mounting kits.

6.4 Connection of the Transmitter

Important safety notes regarding connections and ensuring the degree of protection of the transmitter.

6.5 Connection of the Transducers

Recommendations for connecting transducer cables, including preparing and connecting extension cables.

6.6 Connection of the Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the power supply, including safety precautions for hazardous areas.

6.8 Connection of the Serial Interface

Details on connecting the RS232 interface, noting it must be done outside explosive atmospheres.

6.9 Sensor Module (SENSPROM)

Explains the sensor module's role and the requirement for identical serial numbers with transducers.

7 Installation of FLUXUS F801

7.1 Location

Guidelines for selecting the measuring point and transmitter location, considering ambient conditions and hazardous areas.

7.2 Opening and Closing the Housing

Instructions on opening and closing the transmitter housing, emphasizing the countersunk screw.

7.3 Installation

Details on wall and pipe installation for the FLUXUS F801, including pipe mounting kits.

7.4 Connection of the Transmitter

Safety notes on connections and ensuring the transmitter's degree of protection.

7.5 Connection of the Transducers

Recommendations for connecting transducer cables, including preparing and connecting extension cables.

7.6 Connection of the Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the power supply, including safety precautions for hazardous areas.

7.8 Connection of the Serial Interface

Details on connecting the RS232 interface, noting it must be done outside explosive atmospheres.

7.9 Sensor Module (SENSPROM)

Explains the sensor module's role and the requirement for identical serial numbers with transducers.

8 Installation of FLUXUS ADM 8127B

8.1 Location

Guidelines for selecting the measuring point and transmitter location, considering ambient conditions and hazardous areas.

8.2 Opening and Closing the Housing

Instructions on opening and closing the transmitter housing, emphasizing the countersunk screw.

8.3 Installation

Details on wall and pipe installation for the ADM 8127B, including pipe mounting kits.

8.4 Connection of the Transmitter

Safety notes on connections and ensuring the transmitter's degree of protection.

8.5 Connection of the Transducers for Mines

Specific instructions for connecting transducers for mine applications, including explosion protection measures.

8.6 Connection of the Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the power supply, including safety precautions for hazardous areas and ATEX compliance.

9 Mounting of the Transducers

9.1 Preparation of the Pipe

Steps to prepare the pipe surface for transducer mounting, ensuring good acoustic contact.

9.2 Orientation of the Transducers and Transducer Distance

Guidelines for transducer orientation and setting the correct distance between them for accurate measurement.

9.3 Transducer Mounting Fixture Variofix L

Details on using the Variofix L fixture for mounting transducers in reflection and diagonal arrangements.

9.3.5 Installation of the transducers in Variofix L

Step-by-step guide for installing transducers into the Variofix L fixture and on the pipe.

9.4 Installation with Variofix C

Details on using the Variofix C fixture for mounting transducers in reflection and diagonal arrangements.

9.4.3 Installation of the Transducers in Variofix C

Step-by-step guide for installing transducers into the Variofix C fixture and on the pipe.

9.5 Installation of the Transducers for Mines with FLEXIM Clasps for Mines

Specific instructions for mounting transducers using FLEXIM clasps for mine applications.

10 Start-Up of the Transmitter

10.1 Switching on

Describes the initial display upon powering up the transmitter and the unavailability of data entry.

10.2 Initialization

Procedures for initializing the transmitter, including factory default reset options for settings and measured values.

10.3 Display

Explains the main menu structure and how to navigate between program branches using keys.

10.3.2 Program Branches

Overviews of the main program branches: Parameter, Measuring, Output Options, and Special Functions.

10.4 HotCodes

Lists key sequences (HotCodes) for activating specific functions and settings, with cross-references.

10.5 Language Selection

Details how to select the operating language of the transmitter using HotCodes.

10.7 Interruption of the Power Supply

Describes transmitter behavior during power interruptions and after power restoration, noting data saving.

11 Basic Measurement

11.1 Input of the Pipe Parameters

Guides on entering pipe diameter, wall thickness, and material parameters for accurate measurement.

11.1.4 Pipe Lining

Explains how to specify pipe lining material and its sound speed for the measurement.

11.1.5 Pipe Roughness

Details on entering pipe roughness, which influences flow profile correction.

11.2 Input of the Fluid Parameters

Guides on entering fluid properties like sound speed, viscosity, density, temperature, and pressure.

11.3 Other Parameters

Covers transducer parameters and extension cable length inputs.

11.4 Selection of the Channels

Instructions on activating or deactivating measurement channels and entering measuring point numbers.

11.5 Defining the Number of Sound Paths

Setting the number of sound paths based on transducers and parameters.

11.6 Transducer Distance

Guidance on adjusting the transducer distance for optimal measurement.

11.6.1 Fine Adjustment of the Transducer Distance

Steps for fine-tuning transducer distance using signal amplitude and quality indicators.

11.7 Start of the Measurement

Details on starting the measurement process, including multiplexer operation and output updates.

11.8 Detection of the Flow Direction

Explains how to detect flow direction using volumetric flow rate and transducer arrow orientation.

12 Displaying the Measured Values

12.1 Selection of the Physical Quantity and of the Unit of Measurement

Guides on selecting measured physical quantities (flow velocity, volumetric flow, mass flow) and their units.

12.2 Toggling between the Channels

Explains display modes (AutoMux, HumanMux) for viewing measured values from multiple channels.

12.3 Adjustment of the Display

How to customize the display to show one or two measured values, including status line information.

12.4 Status Line

Explains the information displayed in the status line, indicating signal quality, sound speed, flow profile, and flow velocity.

12.5 Transducer Distance

How the optimum and entered transducer distances are displayed and compensated for.

13 Advanced Measuring Functions

13.1 Command Execution during Measurement

Lists executable commands during measurement, such as adjusting transducers or clearing totalizers.

13.2 Damping Factor

Explains how to set the damping factor for averaging measured values and its effect on signal fluctuations.

13.3 Totalizer

Describes the function of totalizers for summing flow volumes or masses in both directions.

13.4 Settings of the HybridTrek Mode

Configuration settings for the HybridTrek mode, enabling automatic toggling between TransitTime and NoiseTrek.

13.5 Upper Limit of the Flow Velocity

How to set an upper limit for flow velocity to ignore outliers and mark invalid values.

13.6 Cut-Off Flow

Setting a lower limit (cut-off flow) for flow velocity, below which values are set to zero.

13.8 Measurement of High Dynamic Flows (FastFood Mode)

Explanation of the FastFood mode for measuring flows with high dynamics and its limitations.

13.9 Calculation Channels

Introduction to virtual calculation channels for deriving values from other channels.

13.10 Change of the Limit for the Inner Pipe Diameter

How to change the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter for specific transducer types.

14 Data Logger and Transmission of Data

14.1 Data Logger

Overview of the data logger's function, stored data types, and activation.

14.1.1 Activation/Deactivation of the Data Logger

How to activate or deactivate the data logger for storing measured data.

14.1.2 Setting the Storage Rate

Setting the frequency for storing or transmitting measured values per channel.

14.2 Transmission of Data

Information on transmitting measured data to a PC via serial interface (RS232/RS485).

14.2.1 Online Transmission of Data

How to transmit data in real-time during measurement using a terminal program.

14.2.2 Offline Transmission of Data

Procedures for transmitting logged data from the device to a PC.

14.2.7 Offline Transmission of Data with the Program FluxData

Step-by-step guide for using the FluxData software to transfer logged data from the transmitter.

15 Libraries

15.1 Partitioning of the Coefficient Memory

How to divide the coefficient memory for storing material and fluid parameters.

15.3 Extended Library

Introduction to the extended library for entering temperature/pressure-dependent material/fluid properties.

15.4 Deleting a User Defined Material/Fluids

Procedure for deleting user-defined materials or fluids from the transmitter's memory.

15.5 Arrangement of the Material/Fluid Scroll List

How to arrange material and fluid lists displayed in the Parameter branch.

16 Settings

16.1 Time and Date

How to set the transmitter's internal clock for accurate date and time stamping of measurements.

16.2 Dialogs and Menus

Configuration of dialogs and menus, including pipe circumference setting.

16.2.4 Transducer Distance

How to select between user-entered or auto-detected transducer distance.

16.2.5 Error Value Delay

Setting the delay before transmitting an error value when no valid measurement is available.

16.2.7 Units of Measurement

Setting units for length, temperature, pressure, density, viscosity, and sound speed.

16.3 Measurement Settings

Various measurement settings including sound speed comparison, flow velocity correction, cut-off flow, and turbulence mode.

17 SuperUser-Modus

17.1 Activation/Deactivation

How to activate and deactivate the SuperUser mode for advanced analysis and parameter definition.

17.3 Defining Flow Parameters

Setting flow parameters like profile bounds and flow velocity correction in SuperUser mode.

17.4 Limit of the Signal Amplification

Setting a maximum signal amplification limit to prevent false readings from noise.

17.5 Upper Limit of the Sound Speed

Defining the upper limit for sound speed to evaluate signal plausibility.

18 Outputs

18.1 Installation of an Output

Steps to install and assign outputs, including source channel and physical quantity.

18.3 Activation of an Analog Output

How to activate analog outputs after installation and configure their measuring range.

18.4 Configuration of a Frequency Output as a Pulse Output

Configuring a frequency output to act as a pulse output for totalization.

18.5 Activation of a Binary Output as a Pulse Output

Configuring a binary output to function as a pulse output for integrating fluid quantities.

18.6 Activation of a Binary Output as an Alarm Output

Activating binary outputs as alarm outputs to signal measurement events.

18.6.2 Setting the Limits

Setting high and low limits for alarm outputs based on measured values or totalizers.

18.7 Behavior of the Alarm Outputs

Explains how alarm outputs behave under different conditions, including switching delay.

18.8 Deactivation of the Outputs

Procedures for deactivating configured outputs, with stored configurations remaining available.

19 Troubleshooting

Calibration

Information on calibration, its necessity, and when re-calibration is recommended.

The display does not work at all or fails regularly

Troubleshooting steps for display issues, including contrast and power supply checks.

19.1 Problems with the Measurement

Addresses issues with no signal reception, including parameter checks, transducer distance, and acoustic contact.

19.2 Selection of the Measuring Point

Guidelines for selecting an appropriate measuring point, avoiding disturbances and ensuring proper conditions.

19.5 Large Deviations of the Measured Values

Explains causes for large deviations, such as wrong sound speed, gas in pipe, or incorrect limits.

19.6 Problems with the Totalizers

Troubleshooting steps for totalizer issues like values being too high, too small, or incorrect sums.

A Menu Structure

Program branch Parameter

Details the menu structure within the Parameter branch for inputting pipe and fluid properties.

B Units of Measurement

Length/roughness

Lists available units of measurement for length and roughness.

Temperature

Lists available units of measurement for temperature (°C, °F).

Pressure

Lists available units of measurement for pressure (bar, psi, absolute/relative).

Density

Lists available units of measurement for density (g/cm³, kg/cm³).

Sound speed

Lists available units of measurement for sound speed (m/s).

Kinematic viscosity

Lists available units of measurement for kinematic viscosity (mm²/s, cSt).

Flow velocity

Lists available units of measurement for flow velocity (m/s, cm/s, in/s, fps).

Volumetric flow rate

Lists available units for volumetric flow rate and its totalized values.

Mass flow rate

Lists available units for mass flow rate and its totalized values.

C Reference

C.1 Sound Speed of Selected Pipe and Lining Materials at 20 °C

Table listing sound speeds for various pipe and lining materials at 20°C.

D Maintenance

D.1 Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the transmitter and transducers, including removing acoustic coupling compound.

D.2 Examination of the O-ring

Guidance on checking O-rings in flameproof and increased safety housings and their replacement.

E System Design in Accordance with IBExU07ATEX1061

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