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Flexim FLUXUS F809 A1 Series User Manual

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User Manual
UMFLUXUS_F808_809V1-2-1EN
Ultrasonic flowmeter for liquids
in explosive atmospheres
FLUXUS F809**-A1
FLUXUS F809**-F1
FLUXUS F808**-A1
FLUXUS F808**-F1
FLUXUS F808**-F2

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Flexim FLUXUS F809 A1 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFlexim
ModelFLUXUS F809 A1 Series
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Safety instructions

Outlines notation for safety and general precautions for using the instrument.

Handling

General precautions

Essential handling precautions for correct measurement and damage avoidance.

General principles

Measurement principle

Explains TransitTime and NoiseTrek modes, defining key terms like flow profile.

Measurement of the flow velocity in the TransitTime mode

Details how flow velocity is measured using the TransitTime principle and the calculation formula.

Measurement of the flow velocity in the NoiseTrek mode

Explains flow velocity measurement in NoiseTrek mode for fluids with gas bubbles or solids.

Selection of the measuring point

Acoustic penetration

Explains the requirement for the pipe and fluid to allow sound signal transmission for measurement.

Undisturbed flow profile

Explains how flow elements distort the profile and the importance of selecting measuring points away from disturbances.

Installation of FLUXUS F808

Connection of the transducers to the transmitter F808**-A1

Guides connecting transducer cables to the transmitter for the F808**-A1 model.

Connection of the transducers to the transmitter F808**-F1

Guides connecting transducer cables to the transmitter for the F808**-F1 model.

Connection of the transducers to the transmitter F808**-F2

Guides connecting transducer cables to the transmitter for the F808**-F2 model.

Transducer cable with SMB connectors

Details connecting transducer cables with SMB connectors to the transmitter via an adapter.

Installation of FLUXUS F809

Location

Guides selecting the measuring point and transmitter location considering ambient conditions.

Connection of the transmitter

Details connecting cables to the transmitter, emphasizing safety and enclosure integrity.

Connection of the transducers to the transmitter F809**-A1

Guides connecting transducer cables to the transmitter for the F809**-A1 model.

Transducer cable with plastic cable jacket and stripped cable ends

Details connecting transducer cables with plastic jackets to the transmitter.

Connection of the extension cable to the transmitter

Guides connecting extension cables to the transmitter, emphasizing shielding for high frequencies.

Connection of the transducers to the transmitter F809**-F1

Guides connecting transducer cables to the transmitter for the F809**-F1 model.

Connection of the transducer cable to the transmitter

Details connecting transducer cables through conduit to the transmitter.

Power supply

Details connecting the power supply to the transmitter, including safety requirements for switches.

Outputs

Details connecting output cables to the transmitter and output configurations.

Sensor module (SENSPROM)

Explains the role of the sensor module and the importance of matching serial numbers.

Installation of the transducers

Pipe preparation

Details cleaning the pipe surface and ensuring good acoustic contact for transducer mounting.

Orientation of the transducers and transducer distance

Guides on mounting transducers, their orientation, and determining the correct distance.

Transducer mounting fixture PermaFiX

Describes using the PermaFiX fixture for hazardous locations, including installation with bolts or tension straps.

Start-up of the transmitter

Start-up settings

Outlines initial settings required when starting the transmitter for the first time.

Initialization

Explains how to perform a transmitter initialization to reset settings to default values.

Basic measurement

Input of pipe parameters

Guides on entering pipe parameters like diameter, wall thickness, and material.

Input of fluid parameters

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

Transducer distance

Explains setting the transducer distance for optimal measurement.

Fine adjustment of the transducer distance

Details how to fine-tune the transducer distance based on signal amplitude and quality.

Consistency check

Explains how to perform a consistency check of transducer distance against measured sound speed.

Start of measurement

Explains how to start the measurement process, including multiplexer operation.

Displaying measured values

Selection of the physical quantity and the unit of measurement

Guides on selecting the physical quantity and its unit for display and transmission.

Status line

Explains how to interpret the status line for important measurement data and quality indicators.

Advanced measuring functions

Measurement of highly dynamic flows (FastFood mode)

Describes the FastFood mode for measuring flows with high dynamics.

Parametrization of a calculation channel

Guides on defining calculation functions using measuring channels and operators.

Data logger and transmission of data

Data logger

Lists the types of data stored by the transmitter's data logger.

Transmission of data

Explains transmitting measurement data to a PC via serial interface RS232 or RS485.

Transmission parameters

Details configuring transmission parameters (baud rate, parity, bits) for RS232 and RS485.

Libraries

Extended library

Explains activating and using the extended library for temperature/pressure dependent parameters.

SuperUser mode

Activation/deactivation

Explains how to activate and deactivate the SuperUser mode using HotCodes.

Defining the flow parameters

Guides on defining flow parameters like profile bounds and flow velocity correction.

Correction of the flow velocity

Details how to correct flow velocity using slope and offset based on profile bounds.

Outputs

Installation of an output

Guides on installing and activating outputs, including channel and source item assignment.

Output range

Details defining the output range for analog outputs, including manual entry.

Error output

Explains defining error values to be output when measurements are not possible.

Activation of an analog output

Guides on activating analog outputs after installation and setting their measuring range.

Measuring range of the analog outputs

Details setting the zero-scale and full-scale values for analog outputs.

Function test

Guides on testing the function of installed analog outputs with a multimeter.

Configuration of a frequency output as a pulse output

Explains configuring frequency outputs to act as pulse outputs for totalizing.

Activation of a binary output as a pulse output

Explains activating binary outputs as pulse outputs for integrating fluid passing a threshold.

Activation of a binary output as an alarm output

Guides on activating binary outputs as alarm outputs for monitoring measurement conditions.

Alarm properties

Details defining alarm properties like switching condition, holding behavior, and function.

Setting the limits

Explains setting upper and lower limits for alarm conditions (MAX, MIN, QUANT.).

Troubleshooting

Problems with the measurement

Addresses issues like no signal, wrong parameters, and incorrect transducer distance.

Selection of the measuring point

Provides guidelines for selecting an appropriate measuring point to avoid issues.

Large deviations of the measured values

Discusses potential causes for large deviations like wrong sound speed, gas in pipe, or incorrect parameters.

Maintenance

Menu structure

Pulse output

Details configuring and activating pulse outputs.

Alarm output

Guides on activating and configuring alarm outputs.

Measurement settings

Covers settings related to WaveInjector, NoiseTrek, flow velocity limits, and cut-off flow.

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