Siemens SITRANS FX330 - Setting Examples; Settings for Free Air Delivery Measurement - FAD

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6.8 Setting examples
6.8.1 Settings for free air delivery measurement - FAD
For the use of the FAD functionality the following parameters have to be entered into the vortex
flowmeter:
• Ambient temperature (inlet)
• Atmospheric pressure (inlet)
• Air humidity (inlet and outlet)
• Motor speed (rated speed and actual speed)
• Filter pressure drop
The following configuration example describes an easy way to program all necessary
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rameters and settings.
Function Parameters
C6.3 Extras Activate meter type option "Heat & Dens. & FAD" by entering the proper four
digit code (if not activated by order). This needs to be done once.
Enter process parameters:
C1.1 Fluid Gas
C1.2 Medium Air
C6.5 Units Set units for temperature, pressure and flow.
C1.3.3 Inlet Temperature Enter value in selected unit.
C1.3.4 Atm. Pressure Enter value in selected unit.
C1.3.5 Filter Pressure Drop Enter value in selected unit.
C1.3.6 Inlet Rel. Humidity Enter value in %.
C1.3.7 Outlet Rel. Humidity Enter value in %.
C1.3.8 Compressor RPM Enter value in RPM.
C1.3.9 Rated Compr. RPM Enter value in RPM.
Configure output:
C2.1 Current Output
C2.1.1 Current Out. Meas. FAD
C2.1.2 0% Range; C2.1.3 100% Range Enter value for 0% and 100% in selected unit.
Display one value on local display:
C5.3.1 Function One Value & Bargraph
C5.3.2 Measurement 1. Line FAD
C5.3.3 0% Range; C5.3.4 100% Range Enter bargraph range limits (0% / 100%) in selected unit.
Table 6-36: Settings for free air delivery measurement - FAD
INFORMATION!
This is an example setup for basic FAD measurement. Other setup options are feasible.