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Flexim FLUXUS G809 - User Manual

Flexim FLUXUS G809
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FLUXUS G809
UMFLUXUS_G809V2-2EN
Operating instruction

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Flexim FLUXUS G809 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFlexim
ModelFLUXUS G809
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Introduction

Presentation of warnings

Explains various warning symbols used in the document for safety information.

Storage of the operational manual

Specifies that the operating instruction must be readily available where the equipment is used.

2 Safety instructions

2.1 General safety instructions

Provides general guidelines and emphasizes reading the entire instruction before work.

2.2 Intended use

Defines the purpose of the measuring equipment and its limitations.

2.6 Safety instructions for electrical work

Covers essential safety measures for electrical connections, disconnections, and installations.

3 General principles

3.1 Measurement principle

Explains the transit time difference correlation principle used for ultrasonic flow measurement.

3.2 Measurement arrangements

Describes different ways transducers are mounted on the pipe for measurement.

3.4 Undisturbed flow profile

Discusses the importance of flow profile development and selection of measurement points away from disturbances.

3.6 Selection of the measuring point taking into account the flow profile and the influence of noise

Guides on selecting optimal measuring points considering both flow profile and noise levels.

4 Product description

4.1 Measuring system

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

4.3 Navigation

Details how to navigate menus, scroll lists, and input data using the transmitter's interface.

6 Installation

6.1 Transmitter

Covers opening and closing the transmitter housing, and installation steps.

6.2 Transducers

Covers preparation, selection of measuring points, and pipe preparation for transducer installation.

6.2.1.1 Measuring point selection

Guides on choosing an appropriate location for accurate measurement based on signal amplitude and flow profile.

7 Connection

7.1 Transducers

Explains how to connect transducer cables to the transmitter's housings and terminals.

7.2 Power supply

Details the installation and connection of the power supply, including safety requirements.

7.3 Outputs

Describes how to connect output cables for transmitting measured values.

7.4 Serial interface

Explains how to connect to the transmitter via RS232 or RS485 interfaces.

8 Start-up

8.1 Start-up settings

Guides through initial configuration steps like language, units, and date/time settings.

8.6 Initialization

Explains the process of resetting transmitter settings to factory defaults.

8.8 Instrument information

Describes how to view instrument details like serial number and firmware version.

9 Measurement

9.1 Parameter input

Guides on entering essential pipe and fluid parameters for accurate measurement.

9.2 Measurement settings

Covers configuration of measurement settings like physical quantity and units.

9.3 Start of the measurement

Guides on initiating the measurement process and activating measuring channels.

9.4 Display of measured values

Explains how measured values are displayed and how to toggle between different quantities.

10 Troubleshooting

10.1 Problems with the measurement

Addresses issues like no signal, no measured values, signal loss, and deviation from expected values.

10.2 Measuring point selection

Lists criteria for selecting an appropriate measuring point to avoid errors.

10.5 Significant deviations of the measured values

Explains causes for deviations like wrong sound speed, incorrect velocity limits, cut-off flow, and pipe roughness.

11 Maintenance and cleaning

11.1 Maintenance

Outlines recommended maintenance intervals for different components like housing, transducers, and O-rings.

11.4 Examination of the O-ring

Details the importance of checking O-rings for integrity and proper sealing for explosion protection.

13 Outputs

13.1 Installation of a binary output

Guides on installing and activating binary outputs for signaling events or states.

13.2 Configuration of a frequency output as pulse output

Details how to configure frequency outputs to act as pulse outputs for totalizing quantities.

14 Data logger

14.1 Activation;Deactivation of the data logger

Describes how to enable or disable the data logger for storing measurement data.

14.3 Configuration of the data logger

Covers setting the start time, ringbuffer behavior, and storage mode for the data logger.

14.5 Deletion of measured values

Details the process for deleting stored measurement data from the data logger.

15 Data transmission

15.2 Terminal program

Explains how to use terminal programs for transmitting data via ASCII format.

15.3 Transmission parameters

Details the configuration of serial transmission parameters for RS232 and RS485 interfaces.

16 Advanced functions

16.1 Totalizers

Explains how totalizers work, display, storing, and behavior after measurement stops.

16.3 Cut-off flow

Details setting a lower limit for flow velocity, where values below are set to zero.

16.4 Profile correction

Explains settings for profile correction to improve accuracy, especially with non-ideal inflow conditions.

16.7 Calculation channels

Introduces virtual calculation channels for processing data from measuring channels.

17 SuperUser mode

17.1 Activation;deactivation

Explains how to enter and exit the SuperUser mode for advanced configuration.

17.2 Transducer parameters

Allows manual entry of transducer parameters in SuperUser mode.

17.3 Defining flow parameters

Enables definition of flow parameters like profile bounds and velocity correction.

17.4 Limit of the signal amplification

Enables setting a maximum signal amplification limit to prevent misinterpretation of noise or pipe signals.

18 Settings

18.1 Dialogs and menus

Covers general dialog and menu settings, including pipe circumference configuration.

18.2 Measurement settings

Covers configuration of gas measurement, sound speed comparison, and profile correction.

18.3 Settings of standard conditions for gas measurements

Allows setting standard pressure and temperature for gas measurements.

18.6 Program code

Explains how to set and use a program code to protect measurements from inadvertent intervention.

Annex

A Menu structure

Provides a visual overview of the transmitter's menu structure and program branches.

Parameter input

Detailed diagram of the parameter input menu flow.

Measurement settings

Diagram of the measurement settings menu flow.

Data logger

Diagram illustrating the Data logger configuration options.

B Units of measurement

Standard;operating volumetric flow rate

Table listing units for standard and operating volumetric flow rates, including totalized values.

Mass flow rate

Table listing 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 providing sound speeds for various pipe and lining materials used in measurement.

C.3 Typical properties of selected fluids at 20 °C and 1 bar

Table showing properties of fluids like sound speed, viscosity, and density.

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