BTU Meter / Data Logger
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1. Data reading LED Writing to SD card LED P2 P3 Sm jojo BTU Meter Rev 4 0 Data Logger m 110VAC 24VDC Pulse output Connect the 110VAC cable power supply to P2 connector 2 2 1 Installing Temperature sensors RTDs The RTDs come as a pair with 20 ft of cable Attach the RTDs to a metal pipe surface as illustrated bellow using thermo compound and mounting tape One on the supply line and the other on the return line THERMAL TAPE E THERMAL COMPOUND Mount the temperature sensors in the identical location the supply and the return metal pipes Failure to do so will result in temperature differentials that can affect your performance of the BTU calculations INCORRECT RTD INSTALLATION CORRECT RTD INSTALLATION S RTD N 2 2 2 Programming your flow meter You can use any type of flow meter that has a 4 20mA output signal Mount or install your flow meter on the supply line Now you will need to take note of the 4 20mA scale that is on your flow meter Or if you have to program your flow meter to assign a flow rate at 4mA and your full scale at 20mA If you don t have a preference the standard is to program your full scale to 10 fps feet per second If you need a quick reference use this equation FPS TO GPM GPM PIPE ID X VELOCITY IN FPS X 2 45 Connect your flow meter 4 20mA output with signal wire to the BT2. Noncontact Meters BIU Meter Data Logger User Manual November 2014 Ver 1 02 04 Table of contents 1 Product description Technical data em um 2 Installation EN 2 2 Connections 5 2 2 1 Installing RTDs 2 2 2 Programming 2 3 micro SD card installation 3 1 uu Er HR 8 4 1 Unit setup m 4 2 SD card logging setting LN 4 3New unit configuration EM T 4 4 Reset 5 Real Time data acquisition Appendix QUICK START Every new unit is preset with factory default values but some of them need to be individually set for each BTUM unit To set data for the new BTUM unit proceed as follows Scale Flow meter 4 20mA output e Connect Flow meter output to BTUM Install two RTDs e Connect the power Caution A C Power e Connect the USB cable Run BTUMCONFIG program e Select Setting from the Main Menu and Retrieve from Meter Modify the flowmeter values for 4mA 20 signal manufacturer data Set BTUM unit Date and Time Change screen to 150 card Logging e Select data to be logged on the SD card their order and Header e Selecting Setting from the Main Menu and Upload to meter If not already installed insert formatted uSD card Log data indicated by LED D6 blinking when writing to USD card e To retrieve logged data remove power when opening enclosure and remove USD card and install into PC for
3. Data selection 2 oia RTD2 reading Return Temp Temp Diff v Flow Thermal Flow Liguid flow rate Total Energy Total Flow Energy Flow 7 Total Energy 8 Total Flow Download Date and Time Temp difference Logging on SD card logging enabled select the uSD card logging tab select the sampling rate You can select a value from the pup up list Sample rate 10 seconds Data selection seconds 10 minutes 30 minutes Total Flow You can select which data will be logged on the SD card by checking or un checking selection data type boxes You can also change the order of data in the log file In order to do this select the data to be moved for example Flow next click on the Move Up arrow marked yellow until placed on desired position 14 Date Time Supply Temp Retum Temp Temp Diff Thermal Flow w Total Energy Total Flow LOG file columns headers 1 IDate Time Date Time Supply Temp Return Temp v Temp Diff Thermal Flow Total Energy Total Flow Date and Time 2 Supply Temp RTD1 reading 3 Retum Temp RTD2 reading 4 Temp Difference Temp difference 5 Flow rate Liguid flow rate B Thermal Flow Energy Flow Total Energy Total Energy 8 Total Flow Total Flow 1 order gt gt In order to change log fil
4. errors occur please refer to the packing list and contact us immediately Report shipping damage to the carrier immediately For returns to Noncontact Meters contact us at 770 516 3999 or email sales noncontactmeters com for an RMA Return Material Authorization number and shipping instructions Returns are subject to restocking amp cleaning charges All products supplied are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service This warranty does not cover injury loss of damage implied or statutory resulting from the use or inability to use any desired use and the user must assume all risk in connection with such use All returns are subject to a restocking charge Placing an order with Noncontact Meters Inc is considered acceptance of such terms and conditions Noncontact Meters Inc 2130 Barrett Park Dr NW Ste 103 Kennesaw GA 30144 770 516 3999 F 678 445 9993 www noncontactmeters com email sales noncontactmeters com 20 Data Logger www NonContactMeters com gt 21 BTU Meter EN nonnene BTUM A1 KIT REV 10 15 14 D WG BTUM Al ASSM Noncontact Meters Inc 2130 Barrett Park Dr NW Ste 130 Kennesaw GA 30144 USA p 770 516 3999 f 678 445 9993 sales noncontactmeters com www noncontactmeters com 22
5. new reading Press Stop readings button to end automatic 11 4 Setting 4 1 Unit setup First we need to retrieve current configuration data from the BTUM unit Select Setting from the Main Menu and Retrieve from Meter New File Open File Reset LET Flowmeter Mets 2 AUT mber BTU Firmware version The Setting tab will appear with all fields filled with data as shown on figure 11 All data in grayed fields can be modified Meter Data Logger Configurator 1 01 00 Reading Setting Communication Noncontact Meters Serial Number 10000001 Meter r Flowmeter Pulse Output Pulse amp nalo yp E Energy Source 4m o200 Firmware version Flow foo 254 GPM fee Dai Dec pud E 000 Pulse Duration ms 4 Averaging sec Date Time Meter 201 4 0 27 09 1 3 55 Heating Mode PC 201 4 06 27 09 1 3 54 deg C xl Temperature Units KBTU hr gt Energy Units vi Total Energy Units GPM Flow Units gallons Set 71 Volume Units o on pSD card 50 card logging Enabled Serial numbers 1 0000000 RTD 82 0000000 Flowmeter 0000000 Home 12 Here are some parameters Meter number Meter number is used for SD card log file names Firmware version Current meter fi
6. viewing in excel 2 prm N Noncontact Meters A Eu 4 BTUM AL KIT REV 10 15 14 DUG BTUM 1 ASSM 1 Product description The BTUM is a microprocessor based instrument designed to measure and log the energy consumption for heating and cooling installations Additionally it provides the current energy and flow rates and temperatures on the supply and return lines The two temperature inputs are 3 wire 1000 RTD s The flow sensor can accommodate any 4 20 mA flowmeter The 24VDC 120 mA is available on board to power the flowmeter Output includes a pulse output based on energy or flow consumption Data can be logged on on board micro SD card in CSV format Alternatively the data can be configured using Windows based software via USB port IBTUMCONF exe The BTUM unit can be purchased as a complete kit with flowmeter and 2 RTD s temperature sensors factory programmed calibrated and ready for use upon delivery The unit is factory pre programmed but may need a few steps setup if not ordered as a complete kit as described in summary 1 1 Technical Data P N BTUM A1 Power Supply Flow Sensor Temperature Sensor Output Communication Operating Temp Dimensions Flow Input Units of measure Temperature 110VAC Power failure detection to save data 4 20 mA 24VDC 120 mA power available for the flow meter 3 wire 100 ohms NPN open collector Max voltage 24 USB port Proprietary pr
7. UM logger 4 20mA input Alligator clips or open the enclosure and hard wire Note turn off or unplug power when opening up the enclosure The BTUM red wire is Positive and the black wire is negative INSERTION CLAMP ON TURBINE 4 TEMP FLOWMETER METER HEAT COOL BOILER LOAD OR RETURN CHILLER 2 3 micro SD card installation The unit comes with a Micro Sd card installed If you need to install or remove another turn off the power or unplug To install insert the micro SD card as shown on fig 2 Place the card on the right of the SD card socket and push it inside until you can hear the click To remove the card push the card to the left and remove it with your fingers There is a red LED on the left of the SD card socket The LED goes ON during the writing NEVER REMOVE THE SD CARD WHEN THE LED IS ON The best way to operate is to wait for the LED goes ON and remove the card after the LED is OFF IMPORTANT you can use only micro SD cards supplied with the unit specially formatted Contact us for details 3 Startup 3 1 Power up The BTUM unit starts to operate as soon as the power supply is connected If the BTUM unit cover is opened you can see the both LEDs going ON and OFF The normal cycle of operation starts then the Data Reading LED see fig 1 is flashing regularly every one second The data acquisition temperatures and flow are made then the LED change his stage Note you sti
8. acement of a defective product at no charge to the end purchaser if the product is inspected by Noncontact Meters and found to be defective Repair or replacement is at Noncontact Meters discretion A returned goods authorization number must be obtained from Noncontact Meters before any product may be returned for warranty repair or replacement The product must be thoroughly cleaned and any process chemicals removed before it will be accepted for return The purchaser must determine the applicability of the product for its desired use and assumes all risks in connection therewith Noncontact meters assumes no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors in connection with the use of its products Noncontact Meters will under no circumstances be liable for any incidental consequential contingent or special damages or loss to any person or property arising out of the failure of any product component or accessory All expressed or implied warranties including the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or application are expressly disclaimed and shall not apply to any products sold or services rendered by Noncontact Meters The above warranty supersedes and is in lieu of all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities No agent or representative has any authority to alter the terms of this warranty in any way Rev 10 11 19 Noncontac
9. and install into PC for viewing in excel 16 4 4 Reset Total Energy and Total Volume values can be reset to zeros from the Reset tab figure 16 These values should be reset by an authorized person Select the value you would like to reset or both and press Reset button As this action is irreversible you will need to confirm it twice figures 16 and 17 Logger Configurator 1 01 00 Noncontact Meters Serial Number 0000001 Readnas Setting 150 card logging Reset Real Time Data Reset Unit Counters Clear Unit Historical Readings Total Energy El TotalVolume BER ATTENTION Perform these Fig 16 Fig 17 From the same screen you can clear current BTUM unit historical data This will delete the corresponding CSV file see paragraph 4 0 for details 17 5 Real Time data acquisition This function allows the real time BTUM data acquisition over a long period of time Select Real Time Data tab Select the folder you would like to save acquired data and data acquisition frequency The name of the file is generated automatically from starting date and time Select parameters you would like to save into the file Optionally you can add a short note Meter Data Logger Configurator 1 01 00 Reading Setting cc Noncontact meters Serial Number 10000001 Readings Setting Reset Real Time Data Data File folder IC AWOJTEK My BTU me
10. brated operational flowmeter per its published specifications The rental period starts the day of Shipment and stops the day it is received back Weekly terms are for 9 continuous days 7 days plus 2 for shipping Monthly terms are for 32 continuous days 30 days plus 2 for shipping If the equipment is not returned within its defined rental period with will be responsible for an additional rental period Delivery dates All critical delivery dates must be confirmed and approved in advance by calling 1 888 722 5543 Rental Returns Return rental equipment to our facility by the specified due date at your expense pre paid and insured to Noncontact Meters 2130 Barrett Park Dr NW Ste 130 Kennesaw GA 30144 International or export terms are prepaid wire transfer and shipped CIF The buyer is required to complete and submit for approval from BIS 711 required by the U S Dept of Commerce Recipient is responsible for all duty taxes inspections amp licenses These products are subject to U S export control laws including the U S export administration Act and its associated regulations Buyer agrees to comply strictly with all regulations and acknowledges that it has the responsibility to obtain licenses to export re export or import the products Diversion contrary to U S law is prohibited For additional information contact us Ph 770 516 3999 fx 678 445 9993 or email sales noncontactmeters com We take care to fill and check all orders properly If
11. e column headers click on Download button After modifying labels click Upload button to save them in unit EEPROM Click upload to meter Date Time ium 7 Return Temp order Temp Diff Thermal Flow Total Energy Total Flow y gt in the setting drop down list Date Time lt lt Flow Supply Temp Retum Temp Temp Diff Thermal Flow Total Energy Total Flow To exit from the program select reading from the Main Menu and Exit 15 4 3 New unit configuration Every new unit is preset with factory default values but some of them need to be individually set for each BTUM unit To set data for the new BTUM unit proceed as follows scale Flow meter 4 20mA output Connect Flow meter output to BTUM Install two RTDs Connect the power Caution A C Power Connect the USB cable Run BTUMCONFIG program oelect Setting from the Main Menu and Retrieve from Meter Modify the flowmeter GPM values for 4mA and 20mA signal manufacturer data set unit Date and Time Change screen to 150 card Logging Select data to be logged on the SD card their order and Header Selecting Setting from the Main Menu and Upload to meter If not already installed insert formatted uSD card Log data indicated by LED D6 blinking when writing to USD card To retrieve logged data remove power when opening enclosure and remove USD card
12. g Total Energy and Total Flow values can be saved on the PC hard drive in the CSV file which can be easily imported to Excel or similar program press Save data button Each BTUM unit will have his own file named after the unit Serial Number The folder where BTUM data should be saved using the Save data command are pre configured but can be change by the user Click Browse button and select the new folder Your selection will be saved for future use Meter Data Logger Configurator 1 01 00 Reading Setting Noncontact Meters Serial Number 0000001 Energy and Volume Meter Date Time Total Energy kBTU Total Volume gallons 1201 4 06 27 091 255 1 78 439 Current Values last read 2014 04 161 4 26 Temperatures Get data data History Feed Line 23 1 deg C 2014 06 16 1 4 26 178 439 Difference 5 7 deg C 201 4 04 16 13 30 110 262 580 2014 02 14 08 16 32 103 2013 12 15 09 52 71 113 Flow 13 24 GPM 2013 11 17809 37 58 82 Read every manual Current measured and calculated data are displayed automatically when the BTUMETER program starts and Read every connects to the BTUM unit Additionally the user can get new values by pressing the Read button All these values can be EE periodically updated by selecting the reading interval When 15 seconds any interval value is selected the READ button will be disabled one and a blue dot will flash every time there is
13. ll need to program the BTUM with your PC or laptop for a comprehensive log Note For safe operation of this logger turnoff power or unplug the line cord before you open the enclosure 3 2 Data logging on the micro SD card Selected data see paragraph 4 2 for more details are saved periodically on the SD card Data are saved in CSV type files which can be easily imported to spreadsheet programs The BTUM has a build in Real Time Clock and data are all logged data are saved in monthly files The name will have a following format YYMM NNN CSV Where year MM month unit number 3 3 Reading data using PC software Connect the USB type B cable to USB port on cover and run BTUMCONF exe program on the PC This program is available as a free download at www noncontactmeters com or www instrumentsdirect com ST BTUMeterSD PC connects automatically with the BTUM unit and downloads Total Energy and Total Flow values as well as current Temperatures Flow and Energy rates and internal meter clock Date and Time as shown below When running the software for the first time you may get the No Answer message In this case you need to select the communication port used by your computer to communicate with the BTUM unit In most case this will be the port other than COM1 Com port may vary dependent on computer configuration EM 02 Serial Port b COMI COM4 BTU Meter Data Logger Co
14. nfigurator 1 01 00 Reading Setting Noncontact Meters Energy and Volume Total Energy KBTU Total Volume gallons 620 last read 2014 06 27 03 08 Get data Save data i Meter Date Time Serial Number 0000001 2014 06 27 091355 Curren t Values Temperatures Feed Line Return Line Difference deg C deg C KBTU hr Select Communication from the main menu next Serial and finally select the COM port figure 4 This selection will be saved for future use Under the Reading Tab Select Connect If the Serial Number and Current Values appear you are connected to the BTUM BTU Meter Data Logger Configurator 1 01 00 Reading Setting Communication Noncontact Meters Serial Number 0000001 Energy and Volume Meter Date Time Total Energy KBTU Total Volume gallons 201 4 06 27 09 13 55 620 4 700 last read 2014 06 27 09 08 Temperatures Get data Save data Feed Line 291 deg C Return Line 23 4 deg C Difference 5 7 deg C 58 0 kBTU hr Flow E 3 24 GPM Values Read every manual Readings Data Files Folder CABTU meter readings Browse 10 If you have previous log data the Energy and Volume section the Total Energy and Total Volume represents total accumulated values since the last reset You will get also the date and time of the last readin
15. otocol Function read data configuration calibration Enclosure Logger 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F 130mm x 74mm x 50mm 5 12 x 2 91 x 1 97 Wall mount NEMA 54 enclosure 4 20 mA signal VDC 120mA power available GPM Gal hr Gal sec l sec l min l hr m3 hr Two 3 wire platinum 100 O RTD Units of measure C and F Range 0 C to 100 C 32 F to 212 F Resolution 0 1 C 0 18 F Accuracy 1 C with matched RTD s Calibration 2 points individually for each RTD Operation Calculated Power Total Energy Total Flow Pulse output Communication Data Logging Summary Heating or Cooling Units BTU hr kW MW Ton kTon MTon J sec Units kWh MWh Ton hr kTon hr MTon hr MJ Overall total Total Energy is periodically saved in internal EEPROM so these values are maintained in case of power failure or power disconnecting Units Gallons liters m3 Overall total Total Flow is periodically saved in internal EEPROM so these values are maintained in case of power failure or power disconnecting NPN open collector Max voltage 24 Can be configured as Energy or Flow totalizer Rate 1 pulse per number of currently used units Pulse duration 1ms to 10 seconds USB Type B receptacle cable included Proprietary protocol may need to install the USB driver Functions Configuration calibration data collection and logging Micro SD card saves in CSV format SD card fo
16. rmatting on the PC computer using supplied configuration software Sample rates set using the PC configuration software P N BTUM A1 Kit Includes Data Logger Pair 100 ohm strap on RTDs with 100 ft of cable Line cord Thermo compound NMC 8000 Mounting tape NCM 8100 Configuration Software Download Free Configuration Software USB Flash drive NCM 8500 Micro SD card 2GB PNZNCM 8200 Micro SD to USB Reader PNZNCM 8250 USB communication cable PNZNCM 8300 Screw Driver NCM 8600 2 Installation 2 1 Panel mounting The BTUM unit can be mounted on any wall surface concrete metal wood using appropriate screws according to the local law regulations The unit should be located if possible for easy access for service The unit should not be exposed to ambient temperatures below 20 C 4 F and above 60 140 F It is preferable the unit is not installed close to high voltage wires and other sources of high electrical noise 2 2 Connections The unit comes assembled with the line cord RTDs and 4 20mA input cable Alligator clips and USB connector on the cover If you wish to hardware your installation turn off the 120 VAC power or unplug the line cord The unit requires two RTD temperature sensors connectors P4 and P5 and a one 4 20mA flowmeter to connector P1 Corresponding connectors are shown on figure below e rm 3 wires RTD 4 20 mA Supply Return Flowmeter E
17. rmware version Mode Heating Cooling or Heating Cooling Units Can be selected individually for each parameter Flowmeter Flow limits values are given by the flowmeter manufacturer Flowmeter aver Flow measurement averaging time Pulse output oource energy or flow pulse rate and duration Date and Time Showing the current BTUM and PC Date and Time USD card logging Enabling SD data logging When enabled you will see new Enabled tab uSD card logging for logging configuration Modified data will not be saved until the upload to meter button is clicked located at the bottom right side of the screen or by selecting Setting from the Main Menu and Upload to meter Configuration data can be saved locally on the PC hard drive for future use Select the Setting from the main menu next Save as and select the name of the file Previously saved data can be retrieved form the PC hard drive and uploaded to the BTUM unit unchanged or modified by selecting Setting from the Main Menu and Upload to meter Special consideration must be made for current BTUM Date and Time In case of discrepancy between the BTUM unit and PC computer the Date and Time should be set by pressing the Set BTU Meter Date Time button 13 4 2 SD card logging setup Meter Data Logger Configurator 1 01 00 Reading Setting bi Serial Number 0000001 Logaing on SD card logging enabled Sample rate E 0 seconds RTD1 reading
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19. ter ConfiguratorMdogs Browse Data saved every E minute Data selection Date Temperature 1 Temperature 2 Flow 1 Time Power Total Energy Total Volume 1 Note Here You can type an optional note Start tor Real Time Data i Press Start button to start the acquisition and Stop to stop it Here is an example of acquired data according to setting from figure 18 Data will be saved in comma separated text files CSV which can be easily imported to Excel or any other spreadsheet program for Real Time Data Here You can type an optional note Minutes Date Time Temp 1 Temp 2 Flow l Power deg C deg C BTU hr 2023 03 31 13 41 02 x 20 1 2013 05 31 13 42 02 98 3 79 1 7 42 122940 2 2012 0 21 13 43 02 99 2 79 1 7 42 122940 3 2013 05 31 13 44 02 98 3 79 1 7 42 122940 4 2013 05 31 13 45 02 98 3 79 1 7 43 122940 18 Noncontact Meters LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER Noncontact Meters Inc warrants to the end purchaser for a period of one year from the date of shipment from the factory that all new transmitters and transducers manufactured by it are free from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty does not cover products that have been damaged due to misapplication abuse lack of maintenance or improper installation Noncontacts obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or repl
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