Flexim FLUXUS F704**-A2 Series User Manual

User Manual
UMFLUXUS_F7V4-6-2EN
Ultrasonic Flowmeter
for Liquids
FLUXUS F704**-NN
FLUXUS F704**-A2
FLUXUS F704**-F2
FLUXUS F706**-NN
FLUXUS F706**-A2
FLUXUS F706**-F2
FLUXUS F705**-NN
FLUXUS F705**-A2
FLUXUS F705**-F2
FLUXUS F709**-NN

Flexim FLUXUS F704**-A2 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Flexim
Model	FLUXUS F704**-A2 Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

1 Introduction

1.2 Safety Instructions

How safety instructions are marked in the manual for user guidance and caution.

2 Handling

2.2 General Precautions

Careful handling, housing access, transducer care, and temperature considerations.

3 General Principles

3.2 Measurement Principle

Explanation of TransitTime and NoiseTrek measurement modes.

4 Description of the Transmitter

4.5 Keyboard

Explanation of keyboard functions and keys for navigation and input.

5 Selection of the Measuring Point

5.1 Acoustic Penetration

Requirements for pipe and medium to allow ultrasonic signal propagation.

5.2 Undisturbed Flow Profile

Importance of distance from flow disturbances for accurate measurement.

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

Compares diagonal and reflection arrangements for different scenarios.

6 Installation

6.1 Location

Selecting the measuring point and transmitter location.

6.2 Transmitter FLUXUS F704, F705, F706

6.2.3 Pipe Installation

Mounting the transmitter on pipes using shackles or tension straps.

6.4 Transducers

6.4.1 Preparation of the Pipe

6.5 Temperature Probe

7 Connection

7.1 Transducers

Connecting transducer cables to the transmitter.

7.1.1 Connection of the Transducer Cable to the Transmitter (FLUXUS F704, F705, F706)

7.1.2 Connection of the Extension Cable to the Transmitter

7.1.3 Connection of the Transducer Cable to the Junction Box

7.1.4 Connection of the Extension Cable to the Junction Box

7.2 Temperature Probe

Connecting temperature probes to the transmitter.

7.2.1 Direct Connection of the Temperature Probe

7.3 Power Supply

Connecting the power supply to the transmitter.

7.4 Outputs

Connecting output cables to the transmitter.

7.5 Inputs

Connecting external sensors to transmitter inputs.

7.5.1 Temperature Input

7.5.2 Current Input

7.6 Serial Interface

7.7 Sensor Module (SENSPROM)

8 Start-up of the Transmitter

8.2 Initialization

Resetting transmitter settings to default values.

8.3.3 Navigation

8.4 HotCodes

8.5 Language Selection

9 Basic Measurement

9.1 Input of the Pipe Parameters

Entering pipe diameter, circumference, wall thickness, and material.

9.1.3 Pipe Material

9.1.5 Pipe Roughness

9.2 Input of the Medium Parameters

9.2.1 Sound Speed

Entering medium sound speed and its range.

9.2.2 Kinematic Viscosity

9.2.3 Density

9.3 Other Parameters

9.3.1 Transducer Parameters

Setting transducer type and parameters.

9.4 Selection of the Channels

9.6 Transducer Distance

9.6.1 Fine Adjustment of the Transducer Distance

Fine-tuning transducer distance for optimal signal.

9.6.2 Consistency Check

Verifying measurement consistency and validity.

9.7 Start of the Measurement

9.8 Detection of the Flow Direction

10 Displaying the Measured Values

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

10.3 Adjustment of the Display

10.4 Status Line

10.5 Transducer Distance

11 Advanced Measuring Functions

11.2 Totalizers

11.3 Settings of the HybridTrek Mode

11.7 Measurement of Highly Dynamic Flows (FastFood Mode)

11.8 Calculation Channels

11.8.2 Parametrization of a Calculation Channel

Setting up calculation channels with functions and inputs.

11.8.3 Output Options for a Calculation Channel

11.10 Remote Functions

11.10.1 Configuration of the Remote Function

11.11 Program Code

12 Data Logger and Transmission of Data

12.1 Data Logger

Overview of data logger functionality and stored data.

12.2 Transmission of Data

Transmitting measurement data to PC or SD card.

14 Settings

14.2.7 Error Value Delay

14.2.9 Units of Measurement

14.3 Measurement Settings

15 SuperUser Mode

15.1 Activation/Deactivation

Enabling and disabling the SuperUser mode.

15.2 Transducer Parameters

15.3 Defining the Flow Parameters

Setting flow parameters like profile bounds.

15.3.1 Profile Bounds

15.3.2 Correction of the Flow Velocity

15.4 Limit of the Signal Amplification

15.5 Upper Limit of the Sound Speed

15.6 Detection of Long Measurement Failures

15.8 Temperature-Based Heat Flow Cut-Off

16 Heat Flow Measurement

16.1 Calculation of the Heat Flow Rate

16.2 Normal Measuring Mode

Standard mode for heat flow measurement.

16.3 BTU Mode

16.3.2 Assignment of the Transducers and the Temperature Inputs

16.4 Measurement

Initiating the heat flow measurement process.

16.6 Steam in the Supply Line

17 Inputs

17.2 Analog Inputs

17.2.4 Activation of the Inputs

17.2.5 Temperature Correction

18 Outputs

18.1 Installation of an Output

Installing and activating outputs.

18.1.1 Output Range

18.1.2 Error Output

Setting values for error output.

18.1.3 Function Test

Testing installed analog and binary outputs.

18.3 Activation of an Analog Output

18.4 Configuration of a Frequency Output as a Pulse Output

Setting up frequency outputs as pulse outputs.

18.4.2 Activation of the Output

18.5 Activation of a Binary Output as a Pulse Output

Configuring binary outputs as pulse outputs.

18.6 Activation of a Binary Output as an Alarm Output

Configuring binary outputs as alarm outputs.

18.6.2 Setting the Limits

Setting upper/lower limits and quantity limits for alarms.

18.6.3 Defining the Hysteresis

19 Troubleshooting

19.1 Problems with the Measurement

Troubleshooting measurement issues like no signal or wrong values.

19.2 Selection of the Measuring Point

Tips for selecting an appropriate measuring point.

19.3 Maximum Acoustic Contact

19.4 Application Specific Problems

Troubleshooting issues related to media and pipe conditions.

19.5 Large Deviations of the Measured Values

Identifying causes for inaccurate measurements.

19.6 Problems with the Totalizers

19.7 Problems During the Heat Flow Measurement

Troubleshooting heat flow measurement issues.