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Flexim FLUXUS G601 User Manual

Flexim FLUXUS G601
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User Manual
UMFLUXUS_G6V4-2EN
Firmware V5.xx
Ultrasonic Flowmeter for Gas
FLUXUS G601
FLUXUS G608

Table of Contents

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Flexim FLUXUS G601 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Measurement PrincipleUltrasonic transit-time difference
Fluid TypesLiquids
Protection ClassIP65
Pipe Diameter Range6 to 6500 mm
Flow Velocity Range0.01 m/s to 25 m/s
Accuracy± 1.0% of reading
Repeatability0.15% of reading
Power Supply100-240 VAC, 24 VDC
Outputs4-20 mA, pulse, relay
Communication InterfacesModbus RTU
Data LoggerYes, internal memory
ApprovalsATEX
Temperature Range (Transducers)-40…+200 °C (-40…+392 °F) Standard -200…+400 °C (-328…+752 °F) with High Temperature transducers

Summary

1 Introduction and Safety

1.1 Manual Overview

Explains the purpose and scope of the user manual.

1.2 Safety Instructions

Highlights important safety notices and symbols used in the manual.

1.3 Warranty Information

2 Handling and Precautions

2.1 Initial Inspection and Handling

Guides on initial checks and essential care for the precision instrument.

2.3 Cleaning and Storage Procedures

Provides instructions for cleaning and proper storage of the flowmeter.

3 Measurement Principles

3.1 Ultrasonic Measurement System

Explains the clamp-on ultrasonic method used by the flowmeter.

3.2 Volumetric Flow Rate Calculation

Describes how flow velocity and pipe area are used to calculate volumetric flow rate.

4 Transmitter Components and Operation

4.1 Transmitter Design Overview

Details the physical components and layout of the transmitter, including the control panel.

4.2 Status Indicators and Serial Number

Explains LED indicators and where to find the serial number.

4.4 Keyboard and Navigation Functions

Describes the functions of the keys and navigation controls on the transmitter.

5 Measuring Point Selection Guide

5.1 Acoustic Penetration Requirements

Discusses the requirement for the pipe and medium to allow sound signal propagation.

5.2 Flow Profile and Disturbance Avoidance

Explains the importance of a developed flow profile and avoiding disturbance sources.

5.3 Noise Influence and Avoidance

Addresses how pipe wall signals can disturb measurements and points to avoid.

5.4 Optimal Measuring Point Selection

Provides guidance on selecting optimal measuring points considering both profile and noise.

6 Installation of FLUXUS G601

6.1 Location Selection Criteria

Recommends selecting the measuring point based on chapter 4 and ambient temperature.

6.2 Transmitter Mounting Procedures

Covers placement, hanging, and securing the transmitter onto a pipe.

6.3 Transducer Connection Guide

Details how to connect the transducer cables to the transmitter sockets correctly.

6.4 Power Supply Options

Explains operation using the internal battery or external power supply unit.

6.5 Output Connection Wiring

Guides on connecting output adapters and wiring for various output types.

6.6 Input Connections Setup

Covers connecting temperature probes, current inputs, and using input adapters.

6.7 Serial Interface Connectivity

Details how to connect the transmitter to a PC via the RS232 serial interface.

7 Installation of FLUXUS G608

7.1 Location Selection Criteria

Recommends selecting the measuring point based on chapter 4 and ambient temperature.

7.2 Transmitter Mounting Procedures

Covers placement, hanging, and securing the transmitter onto a pipe.

7.3 Transducer Connection Guide

Details how to connect the transducer cables to the transmitter sockets correctly.

7.4 Power Supply Options

Explains operation using the battery or external power adapter.

7.5 Output Connection Wiring

Guides on connecting output adapters and wiring for various output types.

7.6 Input Connections Setup

Covers connecting temperature probes and using input adapters.

7.7 Serial Interface Connectivity

Details how to connect the transmitter to a PC via the RS232 serial interface.

8 Transducer Mounting Procedures

8.1 Pipe Surface Preparation

Guides on cleaning and preparing the pipe surface for transducer mounting.

8.2 Damping Mat Installation Guide

Details the process for mounting both self-adhesive and non-self-adhesive damping mats.

8.3 Transducer Positioning and Alignment

Explains how to position transducers correctly, including arrow orientation.

8.3.1 Variofix Rail Transducer Mounting

Details the specific method for mounting transducers using a Variofix rail with chains.

9 Temperature Probe Installation

9.1 Pipe Surface Cleaning for Probes

Guides on cleaning the pipe surface for good thermal contact.

9.2 Temperature Probe Installation (50 s Response)

Details installation using standard, FLEXIM, or quick-release clasps.

9.3 Temperature Probe Installation (8 s Response)

Describes the installation process for probes with an 8-second response time.

9.4 Temperature Probe Connection to Transmitter

Explains how to connect the temperature probe to the transmitter inputs.

10 Initial Start-up Procedures

10.1 Transmitter Power On/Off

Instructions for powering the transmitter on and off using the BRK key.

10.2 Display and Navigation Basics

Explains the main menu, program branches, and navigation methods.

10.3 Using HotCodes for Settings

Introduces HotCodes for activating specific settings quickly.

10.4 Language Selection Procedure

Details how to select the operating language using HotCodes.

11 Basic Measurement Configuration

11.1 Pipe Parameter Input

Covers entering pipe diameter, thickness, material, lining, and roughness.

11.2 Medium Parameter Input

Covers entering medium sound speed, viscosity, density, compressibility, temperature, and pressure.

11.3 Additional Parameter Settings

Describes selecting transducer parameters.

11.4 Channel Selection

Explains how to activate or deactivate measurement channels.

11.5 Sound Path Definition

Guides on setting the number of sound paths based on transducer placement.

11.6 Transducer Distance and Adjustment

Covers setting, fine-tuning, and checking transducer distance for optimal signal.

11.7 Starting the Measurement Process

Explains how to start the measurement process and view results.

11.8 Flow Direction Detection Method

Describes how to determine flow direction using displayed values and transducer arrows.

11.9 Stopping the Measurement

Instructions on how to interrupt the measurement using the BRK key.

12 Measured Value Display Options

12.1 Physical Quantity and Unit Selection

Guides on selecting the measured quantity and its units.

12.2 Channel Display Modes

Explains AutoMux and HumanMux modes for displaying values from multiple channels.

12.3 Display Customization

Details how to customize the display for upper and lower lines.

12.4 Status Line Information Guide

Explains the information shown in the status line for measurement quality.

12.5 Transducer Distance Display

Shows how to display and check the transducer distance during measurement.

13 Advanced Measurement Functions

13.1 Damping Factor Configuration

Explains how to adjust the damping factor for stable readings.

13.2 Totalizer Management

Covers totalizer activation, overflow, and storage settings.

13.3 Flow Velocity Upper Limit Setting

How to set an upper limit to ignore invalid flow velocity values.

13.4 Cut-off Flow Configuration

How to set a lower limit for flow velocity to zero out low values.

13.5 Uncorrected Flow Velocity Display

Explains how to display flow velocity without profile correction.

13.6 FastFood Mode Operation

Covers enabling, disabling, and configuring storage rate for high dynamic flows.

13.7 Calculation Channels Configuration

Details characteristics, parameterization, and output options for calculation channels.

13.8 Inner Pipe Diameter Limit Adjustment

How to adjust the lower limit for inner pipe diameter.

14 Data Logger and Data Transmission

14.1 Data Logger Configuration

Covers activation, storage rate, settings, measurement, deletion, and memory.

14.2 Data Transmission to PC

Covers online/offline transmission, formatting, parameters, and data structure.

15 Parameter Records Management

15.1 Introduction to Parameter Records

Explains parameter records for measurement tasks.

15.2 Storing Parameter Records

Guides on saving current parameters as a record.

15.3 Loading Parameter Records

Explains how to load saved parameter records.

15.4 Deleting Parameter Records

Instructions on removing stored parameter records.

16 Library Management

16.1 Coefficient Memory Partitioning

Describes dividing memory for materials/media.

16.3 Extended Library Configuration

Covers introduction, activation, and input of properties using the extended library.

16.4 User Defined Material/Medium Deletion

How to remove user-defined entries.

16.5 Material/Medium Scroll List Management

Covers displaying, adding, and removing materials/media from scroll lists.

17 System Settings and Configuration

17.1 Time and Date Configuration

Instructions for setting the transmitter's internal clock and date.

17.2 Dialogs and Menus Configuration

Covers pipe circumference, medium pressure, point number, transducer distance, temp correction, error delay, alarms, units.

17.3 Measurement Settings Adjustment

How to activate/deactivate gas measurement and compare sound speed.

17.4 Standard Gas Measurement Conditions Setup

How to set standard conditions for gas measurements.

17.5 Display Contrast Adjustment

How to adjust the display contrast.

17.6 Instrument Information Access

How to view transmitter type, serial number, and memory status.

18 SuperUser Mode Operations

18.1 SuperUser Mode Activation/Deactivation

How to enable/disable SuperUser mode.

18.2 Transducer Parameter Input

How to input transducer parameters in SuperUser mode.

18.3 Defining Flow Parameters

Covers setting profile bounds and applying flow velocity correction.

18.4 Signal Amplification Limit Setting

How to set a limit for signal amplification.

18.5 Sound Speed Upper Limit Configuration

How to set an upper limit for sound speed evaluation.

18.6 Totalizer Decimal Places Setting

How to set decimal places for totalizer display.

18.7 Manual Totalizer Reset Procedure

How to manually reset totalizers.

18.8 Sum of Totalizers Display Option

How to display the sum of totalizers.

18.9 Additional Display During Measurement

What additional info can be displayed.

19 Wall Thickness Measurement (Optional)

19.1 Activating Wall Thickness Measurement

How to activate the wall thickness measurement mode.

19.2 Parameter Input for Wall Thickness Measurement

Covers entering pipe material, sound speed, and wall thickness.

19.3 Performing Wall Thickness Measurements

Covers performing measurements, checking signal, troubleshooting, and data handling.

20 Input Signal Configuration

20.1 Assigning Temperature Inputs

How to link temperature inputs to channels.

20.2 Temperature Probe Selection Guide

How to select the type of temperature probe.

20.3 Assigning Other Inputs to Channels

How to assign non-temperature inputs.

20.4 Input Activation Procedures

Covers activating temperature and other input types for measurement.

20.5 Temperature Correction Setup

Explains how to activate and input temperature correction values.

21 Output Signal Configuration

21.1 Output Installation and Configuration

How to install and configure outputs.

21.1.1 Analog Output Range Definition

How to define the range for analog outputs.

21.1.2 Error Output Configuration

How to define error output behavior.

21.1.3 Output Function Testing

How to test analog and binary outputs.

21.2 Error Value Delay Setting

How to set delay for error values.

21.3 Analog Output Activation Process

How to activate analog outputs.

21.3.1 Analog Output Measuring Range Setup

How to set measuring range for analog outputs.

21.4 Frequency Output as Pulse Output Configuration

How to configure frequency output as pulse.

21.5 Binary Output as Pulse Output Activation

How to activate binary output as pulse.

21.6 Binary Output as Alarm Output Configuration

Covers activating alarm output, setting properties, limits, and hysteresis.

21.7 Alarm Output Behavior and Indication

Covers switching delay, reset, initialization, and state indication during operations.

21.8 Output Deactivation Procedure

How to disable configured outputs.

22 Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Display and System Errors

Addresses display failures, system errors, backlight issues, and date/time problems.

22.1 Measurement Signal Problems

Covers issues like no signal, invalid values, poor contact, wrong parameters, and deviations.

22.6 Totalizer Value Issues

Covers totalizer value issues.

22.7 Data Transmission Errors

Troubleshooting data transmission.

Annex A: Menu Structure Reference

Program Branch Parameter Navigation

Describes the Parameter branch structure and navigation.

Measuring Channel Parameter Input

Details input steps for pipe parameters when a channel is selected.

Calculation Channel Navigation and Configuration

Describes calculation channel selection and configuration.

Program Branch Measuring Navigation

Describes the Measuring branch structure and navigation.

Program Branch Output Options Navigation

Describes the Output Options branch structure and navigation.

Alarm Output Configuration Details

Describes the alarm output configuration.

Special Funct. Branch Navigation

Describes the Special Funct. branch structure and navigation.

System Settings Navigation Tree

Describes accessing and navigating System settings.

System Settings: Clock Configuration

Describes clock settings.

System Settings: Library Management

Describes library management.

System Settings: Material List Management

Describes material list arrangement.

System Settings: Medium List Management

Describes medium list arrangement.

System Settings: USER-AREA Formatting

Describes memory partitioning.

System Settings: Extended Library Activation

Describes extended library activation.

System Settings: Dialogs/Menus Configuration

Covers pipe circumference, medium pressure, point number inputs.

Sound Path Input Settings

Describes setting sound path input.

Transducer Distance Input Settings

Describes setting transducer distance input.

Temperature Correction Activation

Describes temperature correction activation.

Error Value Delay Selection

Describes error value delay selection.

Alarm State Indication Activation

Describes alarm state indication activation.

System Settings: Input Configuration

Describes input settings.

System Settings: Measurement Configuration

Describes measurement settings.

Flow Velocity Display Options

Describes flow velocity display options.

Cut-off Flow Configuration

Describes cut-off flow settings.

Velocity Limit Setting

Describes setting velocity limit.

Totalizer Overflow Activation

Describes totalizer overflow activation.

Totalizer Recall Setting

Describes totalizer recall setting.

System Settings: Gas Measurement Configuration

Describes gas measuring settings.

System Settings: Output Configuration

Describes output settings.

System Settings: Storing Configuration

Describes data logger storing settings.

Ringbuffer Setting

Describes ringbuffer setting.

Storage Mode Setting

Describes storage mode.

Quantity Storage Setting

Describes quantity storage setting.

Signal Amplitude Storing Option

Describes storing signal amplitude.

Sound Speed Storing Option

Describes storing sound speed.

Acoustic Signal Notification Setting

Describes acoustic signal setting.

System Settings: Serial Transmission Formatting

Describes serial transmission formatting.

SER:kill spaces Setting

Describes killing spaces.

SER:decimalpoint Setting

Describes decimal point setting.

SER:col-separat. Setting

Describes column separation setting.

System Settings: Miscellaneous Options

Describes miscellaneous settings.

Display Contrast Setting

Describes contrast setting.

Instrument Information Access

How to view transmitter information.

Parameter Record Storing Procedure

Describes storing parameter records.

Parameter Record Deletion Procedure

Instructions on removing stored parameter records.

Measured Value Transmission Process

Describes transmitting measured values.

Measured Value Deletion Process

Describes deleting measured values.

Battery Status Monitoring

Describes battery status display.

Material Input Procedures

Describes input of pipe/lining materials.

Material Properties Editing Guide

Describes editing material properties.

Medium Properties Input Guide

Describes input of media properties.

Medium Properties Editing Guide

Describes editing medium properties.

User Defined Medium Selection

Describes selecting user-defined medium.

B Technical Data

FLUXUS G601 Transmitter Specifications

Technical data for the FLUXUS G601 transmitter.

FLUXUS G608 Transmitter Specifications

Technical data for the FLUXUS G608 transmitter.

Optional Adapter Specifications

Technical data for optional adapters.

Shear Wave Transducer Specifications

Technical data for Shear Wave Transducers.

Shear Wave Transducers (Extended Temperature Range)

Technical data for extended temp range Shear Wave Transducers.

Lamb Wave Transducer Specifications

Technical data for Lamb Wave Transducers.

Shear Wave Transducers (Zone 1)

Technical data for Shear Wave Transducers (zone 1).

Shear Wave Transducers (Zone 1, Extended Temperature Range)

Technical data for Shear Wave Transducers (zone 1, extended temp range).

Shear Wave Transducers (Zone 2)

Technical data for Shear Wave Transducers (zone 2).

Shear Wave Transducers (Zone 2, Extended Temperature Range)

Technical data for Shear Wave Transducers (zone 2, extended temp range).

Lamb Wave Transducers (Zone 1)

Technical data for Lamb Wave Transducers (zone 1).

Shear Wave Transducers (Zone 2)

Technical data for Shear Wave Transducers (zone 2).

Lamb Wave Transducers (Zone 1)

Technical data for Lamb Wave Transducers (zone 1).

Lamb Wave Transducers (Zone 2)

Technical data for Lamb Wave Transducers (zone 2).

Shear Wave Transducers (Zone 2)

Technical data for Shear Wave Transducers (zone 2).

Lamb Wave Transducers (Zone 2)

Technical data for Lamb Wave Transducers (zone 2).

Damping Mats Selection Guide

Guides on selecting appropriate damping mats based on type and pipe dimensions.

Units of Measurement Reference Table

Lists measurement units for length, temperature, pressure, density, sound speed, viscosity, and flow.

Volumetric Flow Rate Units Table

Table of standard/operational and totalized volumetric flow rate units.

Totalized Volume Units Table

Table of totalized volume units.

Mass Flow Units Table

Table of mass flow and totalized mass units.

C Reference Data

C.1 Pipe and Lining Material Sound Speeds

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

C.2 Typical Pipe Roughnesses

Table of typical absolute roughness values for different pipe materials and conditions.

C.3 Selected Media Properties Table

Table of properties (sound speed, viscosity, density) for selected media.

C.4 Methane Properties Table

Table detailing methane properties at various temperatures and pressures.

D Certificates and Declarations

Declaration of Conformity

Formal declaration that the product meets EC directives and European standards.

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