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7. METER STEEL SYSTEMS DISPLAYED ON LPG SYSTEMS TYPE menus DEFAULT TEMPERATURE Use CONTROL key SEFAULT to scroll up through PRESSURE menus PECIFIC GRAVITY 2 x gt DISPLAYED ON LPG EFAULT SYSTEMS DENSITY FREQUENCY 1 K M FACTOR 1 Y 4 FREQUENCY 2 K M FACTOR 2 k LINEARIZATION FREQUENCY 3 K M FACTOR 3 PAIRS Y a Y FREQUENCY 4 4 Y 5 K M FACTOR 5 DISPLAYED ON LPG Use SELECT key to scroll down through DATA AVERAGE Y a PULSE WEIGHT Y A HIGH FLOW LIMIT Y LOW FLOW LIMIT DocNo HP 224 29 ACE ACE 5 41 AVERAGE KFACTOR Use the CLEAR and PRINT keys to enter the average K Factor from the flowmeter calibration data sheet For LPG ACE units enter the K FACTOR that is stamped on the flowmeter 5 4 2 AVERAGE M FACTOR LPG VERSION For LPG systems use the CLEAR and PRINT key to enter the average Factor from the flowmeter calibration data sheet 5 4 3 BLADES Use the CLEAR PRINT keys enter the number ofnum ber of blades on the turbine flowmeter rotor Examine the flowmeter to determine the number of blades 5 4 4 DEFAULT TEMPERATURE Use the CLEAR and PRINT keys to enter the default temperature for the ACE to use
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9. COMP RANGE OUT MESSAGE PULSE FAILURE MESSAGE Only displayed on PTB and Austria approved and Dual Coil systems ACE POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Software error Maybe self correcting Disconnect and re apply power Defective IC Replace Microcontroller integrated circuit Operator error Operator allowed pressure and or temperature to be within 25 PSI of the saturated pressure during a delivery Take no action Operator error Operator began a delivery before the system was fully cooled down Operator error Operator gas spun the meter during a delivery run High flow setpoint is set to low Raise the setpoint in the setup mode Operator error Operator started the delivery run at a flow rate that was outside the meter range or below the low flow setpoint Low flow setpoint is set to low Raise the low flow setpoint in the setup mode Operator error Operator began delivery before the system was fully cooled down Temperature detector error Test the temperature feature using simulator Occurs when the dual pulse output System has detected noise or of the flowmeter does not agree in the flowmeter transducer has frequency phase and amplitude failed See section 9 2 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MEASUREMENT TRANSDUCER FOR DUAL COIL SYSTEMS 46 DocNo HP 224 During operation certain malfunctions may be observed The following is a troubleshooting guide for corrective action in the field OBSER
10. A pulse weight of 0 1 causes each pulse to equal 1 10 pound of a delivery total 1 pulse 1 10 pound 5 4 11 HIGH FLOW LIMIT HIGH FLOW LIMIT is the flow rate in GPM where the HIGH FLOW WARNING message is displayed Enter the maximum flow rate fort he flowmeter in GPM If the flow rate during a delivery run is higher than the HIGH FLOW LIMIT a message is displayed warning of the high flow condition The flow rate should be reduced until the message is no longer displayed Selected by the flowmeter size in Austrian systems WARNING CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF A TURBINE FLOWMETER ABOVE THE MANUFACTURER S SUGGESTED MAXIMUM FLOWRATE WILL REDUCE THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE FLOWMETER 5 4 12 LOW FLOW LIMIT LOW FLOW LIMIT is the flow rate in GPM where the LOW FLO W WARNING message is displayed Enter the minimum flow rate for the flowmeter in GPM Ifthe flow rate during a delivery run is lower than the LOW FLOW LIMIT a message is displayed warning of the low flow condition The flow rate should be increased til the message is no longer displayed Selected by the flowmeter size in Austrian systems CAUTION FOR CALIBRATION AND CONFIGURATION MODE CHANGES TO BE UPDATED IN THE ACE MEMORY THE ACE MUST BE PLACED BACK INTO THE OPERATING MODE DocNo HP 224 31 ACE THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ACE 32 DocNo HP 224 6 CONFIGURATION MODE 6 1 INTRODUCTION The configuration mode is used to program the ACE configuration param
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12. INSTALLATION GUIDE cette te OE o Re RE D dcm ee EORR 43 8 1 ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION eee nnn enemies 43 8 2 INTERCONNECTING CABLE INSTALLATION eee ene enne nene nnne ens 43 8 3 FIEED COMMISSIONING ite etes stie iere 44 8 4 WIRING CONNECTIONS OPTIONAL 44 9 SERVICE e rte ERN PE TERR RR De REFS 45 9 1 TROUBLESHOOTING skersinis PEE rh eren peces 45 9 2 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MEASUREMENT TRANSDUCER FOR DUAL COIL SYSTEMS 48 9 3 CORRECTIVEAGTIONS ceteri tit te nen EU ROGO Un 49 9 4 NUR Gr CE 52 95 WEIGHT SCALE CALIBRXATION rette rere rrt Ee treten iis 54 9 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS ebore eet tre oto tens 55 10 OPERATIONS cron aO RR oC RIEN IO OE 57 10 1 DELIVERY rtt rrt n ener PERS 57 11 SYSTEM CHECKOUT Pe ot CR PRIOR ete Pee ee 59 11 1 SYSTEM CHECKOUT PROCEDURE reete ott 59 12 APPENDIXZDRANWINGOS ettet ee ro ne Reo Re Irene EN e a n redes 63 ACE i DocNo HP 224 LIST OF FIGURES igure CE trontey ee chante wanted Rs 1 Figure 2 ACE Display and Keyboard 5 Figure 3 Program Mode access flowchaitt cst hoses et ie e actin e ere Ree ER Dx pr m ee delent 6 Figure 4 Operat
13. RMA NUMBER FROM HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS The assigned RMA number should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence FOR WARRANTY RETURNS please have the FOR NON WARRANTY REPAIRS OR following information available BEFORE contacting CALIBRATIONS consult HOFFER FLOW HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS CONTROLS for current repair calibration charges Have 1 P O number under which the product was the following information available BEFORE contacting PURCHASED HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS 2 Model and serial number of the product under 1 P O number to cover the COST of the warranty and repair calibration 3 Repair instructions and or specific problems relative 2 Model and serial number of the product and to the product HFC 9708 3 Repair instructions and or specific problems relative to the product LIMITED WARRANTY HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS INC HFC warrants HFC s products goods described in the specifications incorporated in this manual to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service but only if such goods have been properly selected for the service intended properly installed and properly operated and maintained This warranty shall extend for a period of 1 year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser or eighteen 18 months if the delivery to the original purchaser occurred outside the c
14. The Meter Code requires the ticket to be in the printer prior to the starting of the delivery NOTE The PRT OUT OF PAPER and PRINTER OFF LINE error messages are only enabled when DEVICE ATTACHED is set to TM295 ERR CHK and a TM 295 printer is attached to the ACE 3 7 1 PRINTING THE DELIVERY TICKET Use the following procedure to print delivery tickets Press RELEASE key the printer keypad Insert the ticket into the slip printer tray with the ticket face up and the top of the form directed into the printer N Press the FORWARD or REVERSE key to lock the form in place and to orientt he form in the print starting position Make the delivery gt Press the PRINT key and the RDY DELIVERY FRM message appears on the display Press the PRINT key a second time and the ACE initiates the printing of the delivery ticket If a PRINTER OFF LINE error appears this indicates that either the power is not applied to the printer or that the wiring between the ACE and the printer is defective If the printer power switch is turned on and the power light of the printer is off check the power and communications wiring between the ACE and the printer After the printer errors are corrected press the PRINT key twice on the ACE to initiate the delivery ticket printing cycle If the printer runs out of paper during printing the PRT OUT OF PAPER error message is displayed and the printing cycle stops Insert the paper into the p
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16. ACE Reapply power Test the unit to determine if the noise pickup problem has been eliminated Enter the MAINTENANCE mode and press the SELECT key seve ral times until frequency is displayed Allow fluid to flow through the flowmeter and observe the frequency displayed on the ACE Ifthe noise problem is eliminated continue with Step 10 Ifthe noise problem is still evident remove power and return to Step 5 Remove power 51 ACE Remove the electrical tape applied in Step 4 Attach the front panel back on to the ACE being carefully not to pinch the wiring harnesses Reapply power Enter and CONFIGURATION mode of the ACE and restore the DIS TIME OUT SE C setting 9 4 TESTING 9 4 1 TEMPERATURE deus qe 99 55 ION tA Remove power from the ACE Connect appropriate temperature simulator to the ACE temperature input Power up the ACE Enter the CONFIGURATION mode and verify TEMPERATURE METHOD is set for TRANSMITTER While in the CONFIGURATION mode and set DIS TIME OUT SEC to 0 Return the unit to the OPERATING mode Press the SELECT key until the temperature is displayed Range the temperature simulator through all selections to verify proper operation of the ACE displayed readings should be within one degree or less If this test fails contact HFC for further instructions After testing is completed enter the CONFIGURATION mode and restore the DIS TIME OUT SEC setting Remove power and
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18. achieved when the ACE unit stops flashing the COMP RANGE OUT message Once cool down is complete the delivery may begin 10 1 3 CLEARING THE TOTAL The metering code requires that the delivery total be cleared to zero after the meter has been cooled down When power is first applied the ACE will display the delivery total of the most recent delivery To clear the old delivery total depress the CLEAR key twice Pressing the CLEAR key twice also clears the internal log of equipment malfunctions and operator errors that occurred during cool down The only malfunctions which will be recorded on the maintenance report are those that occur between the time the CLEAR key is depressed twice and the PRINT key sequence is completed 10 1 4 MAKING THE DELIVERY To make a delivery simply open the appropriate valves on the trailer and on the receiving vessel Observe the display to see how much product has been transferred at any time The display 15 updated every few seconds with the current delivery amount Use the SELECT key to look at other variables the system is measuring See below Each time the SELECT key is depressed the display advances to the next item on the list The display retur ns to the delivery total ifthe is left idle for the value of the DISPLAY TIME OUT parameter set in the CONFIGURATION mode Variables e Delivered mass total e Accumulative mass total e Volumetric flow rate Mass flow rate e Temperatu
19. by the flowmeter pickup coil and the signal cable This option can accurately measure up to approximately 3500 ohms Therefore an open circuit will be designated as any value above this value This test shou ld be completed with a warm coil Normal coil resistance should be in the range of 1600 2500 ohms If the coil resistance reading is higher or lower the coil may need to be replaced 4 4 9 RTD RESISTANCE The RTD RESISTANCE TEST displays the resistance in ohms of the temperature probe input Under normal operation this is the resistance generated by the temperature probe Normal RTD resistance measurements will be in the range of 175 1200 ohms depending on the temperature If the reading is higher or lower the RTD may need to be replaced 4 4 10 COIL FREQUENCY This test displays the frequency being generated by the ACE turbine flowmeter pickup coil 4 4 11 SELF TEST This test verifies the counting circuitry of the circuit board This test runs a circuit loopback test from the pulse output through the flowmeter signal conditioner back to the flow totalization and rate detector If the circuitry is functioning LOOP BACK PASSED is displayed If the test fails LOOP BACK FAILED is displayed Should the test fail th is indicates a malfunctioning printed circuit board Repairs at this level should only be performed at HFC 4 4 12 DISPLAY TEST Checks all the display positions and characters for proper operation and appearance Durin
20. directed into the printer Press the FORWARD or REVERSE key to lock the form in place and to orient the form in the printing starting position Press the PRINT key and RDY SETUP RPT appears on the display Press the PRINT key again and the system starts printing the SETUP report Ifa PRINTER OFF LINE error message appears it indicates that either the wer is not applied to the printer or that the wiring between the ACE and the printer is defective If the power switch is turn on and the power light of the printer is off check the wiring between the ACE the printer and the power source After the p rinter errors are corrected depress the PRINT key twice on the ACE to start the Trip Report If the printer runs out of paper or the ACE displays PRT OUT OF PAPER error insert paper into the printer and repeat step 3 After the Setup Report has complete d printing press the RELEASE key on the printer to release the form 23 ACE ACE 4 4 6 TRIM ADR1 The TRIM ADRI TEST utility aids in factory adjustment of the temperature input signal conditioner It is not intended for use by field service personnel 4 4 7 TRIM ADR2 The ADR2 TEST utility aids in factory adjustment of the pressure input signal conditioner It is not intended for use by field service personnel 4 4 8 COIL RESISTANCE The COIL RESISTANCE TEST displays the resistance in ohms of the flowmeter pickup coil Under normal operation this is the resistance generated
21. interconnecting wiring drawing The choice of an incorrect connection drawing may result in damage to the system and or one of the components Please review the complete model number of each item to be connected and locate the appropriate manual s and or drawing s Identify all model numbers exactly before making any connections A number of options and accessories may be added to the main instrument which are not shown on the basic user wiring Consult the appropriate option or accessory user manual before connecting it to the system In many cases a system wiring drawing is available and may be requested from HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright AII rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS INC HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS policy is to make running changes not model changes whenever an improvement is possible This affords our customers the latest in technology and engineering The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice RETURN REQUESTS INQUIRIES Direct all warranty and repair requests inquiries to the Hoffer Flow Controls Customer Service Department telephone number 252 331 1997 or 1 800 628 4584 BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT S TO HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN A RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION
22. of configuration information against the factory setup sheet to insure accuracy Correct any discrepancies by using the PRINT and CLEAR keys to enter the correct configuration values Upon reaching the PASSWORD field in the CONFIGURATION mode enter a unique password After completing your review depress the MODE key to return to the OPERATING mode then press then the MODE to enter the MAINTENANCE mode Press the MODE key twice to return to the OPERATING mode The system is now ready to be used in the field Using the Maintenance Mode section instructions scroll through the MAINTENANCE mode to ensure that the system is operating properly prior to releasing it to service THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ACE 42 DocNo HP 224 8 INSTALLATION GUIDE This section includes information specific to the ACE electronics For installation information on the turbine flowmeter temperature probe pressure probe or other equipment refer to the individual items technical manuals 8 1 ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION Please note the following when mounting the ACE system ACE should be mounted at eye level for the best viewing angle Install the ACE on a horizontal surface near the access door of the trailer Allow enough clearance for easy access to the signal cables CAUTION TRUCK MOUNTED SYSTEMS MUST ENDURE SEVERE VIBRATION ON THE ROAD THE ACE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THESE CONDITIONS IF INSTALLED I
23. restore the unit to its original condition 9 4 2 PRESSURE Poe 9o dr E RA ACE Remove power from the ACE Connect the appropriate pressure simulator to the ACE pressure input Power up the ACE Verify that the CONFIGURATION mode PRESSURE METHOD is set for TRANSMITTER While in the CONFIGURATION mode and set DIS TIME OUT SEC to 0 Return the unit to the OPERATING mode Press the SELECT key until the pressure is displayed Range the pressure simulator through all selections to verify proper operation of the ACE All displayed readings should be within five PSI or less If this test fails contact HFC for further instructions After testing is completed enter the CONFIGURATION mode and restore the DIS TIME OUT SEC setting Remove power and restore the unit to its original condition 52 DocNo HP 224 9 4 3 INPUT PULSE TESTING SAME Es x 9 10 11 12 DocNo HP 224 Remove power from the ACE Connect the ACC 5A count simulator to the ACE signal input Power up the ACE Enter the COFIGURATION mode set DIS TIME OUT SEC to 999 Power up the ACC 5A pulse tester Take the appropriate steps listed earlier in this manual to put the ACE unit into the FREQUENCY field of the MAINTENANCE mode Set the ACC 5A for 100 000 counts Press the 5 start key and observe the ACE frequency displayed Adjust the ACC 5A frequency adjust knob to obtain different frequencies Th
24. tanker and record its INITIAL WEIGHT After weighing the tanker start the pump 8 To determine the TEST SAMPLE SIZE divide thes cale increment by the accuracy requirement For example if scale increment is 10 pounds and the accuracy requirement is 0 5 then 10 pounds 0 005 2000 pounds It is best to use a accuracy requirement equal to the linearity rating of the flowmeter 9 Open the discharge valve and allow the tanker on the scales to pump off an amount of fluid equal to the TEST SAMPLE SIZE After the TEST SAMPLE SIZE is pumped close the discharge valve Weigh the tanker again this is the tanker FINAL WEIGHT Calculate the SCALE TOTAL subtracting the FINAL WEIGHT from the INITIAL WEIGHT 10 Record the DELIVERY TOTAL displayed on the ACE 11 For non LPG systems use the following equation to calculate the new AVERAGE K FACTOR DELIVERY TOTAL AVERAGE _ FACTORvew n SCALE TOTAL uum 12 For LPG systems use the equation below to calculate the new AVERAGE M FACTOR SCALE TOTAL AVERAGE M _ FACTOR ew _ DELIVERY_TOTAL a 12 Enter the ACE CALIBRATION mode and enter the new AVERAGE FACTOR on non LPG systems For LPG systems enter the new AVERAGE M FACTOR 13 Repeat Steps 6 through 9 to verify the new calibration is within the accuracy re quirements If the new calibration is not within the accuracy requirements then repeat Steps 6 through 12 ACE 54 Do
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26. 5 HANDSHAKE Handshake is a communication protocol used to inform the ACE to pause the transmission of data to the printer attached to the RS 232 port Use the PRINT key to select e NONE Use this setting if there is no printer attached to the ACE HARDWARE DTR default Use HAR DWARE when the attached printer is configured for non error checking e XON XOFF Use this setting when the Hoffer supplied Epson TM 295 printer is attached and the printer is configured for error checking 6 4 16 PARITY PARITY setting determines the data f ormat used to transmit DELIVERY SETUP and TRIP REPORT information to the attached printer Use PRINT key to select e OFF Use this setting for 8 data bits no parity check e ON Use this setting for 7 data bits even parity To use PARITY data format with the attached printer the printer dip switches must be set to e Word Length 7 bits Parity Check Yes e Parity Selection Even 6 4 17 PASSWORD The ACE is shipped from the factory with the password 2001 A unique password is required to protect the Accumulat ed Total Configuration Mode and Calibration Mode The password should be established during the commissioning Use the CLEAR and PRINT keys to enter a unique password from 0001 to 9999 This password should be kept confidential Contact HFC if the password is misplaced WARNING YOU MUST REMEMBER YOUR PASSWORD OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CLEAR THE ACCUMULATED TOTA
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28. ACE Advanced Cryogenic Electronics USER S MANUAL gp Pa Advanced Cryogenic Electronics MODEL ACE LIN LOX LAR TEMP COMP 75 TO 125 4 MODE SELEC A CONTROL P CLEAR PRIN CITY HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS 224 March 2013 H HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS INC Perfecting Measurement 107 Kitty Hawk Lane P O Box 2145 Elizabeth City North Carolina 27906 2145 1 800 628 4584 252 331 1997 FAX 252 331 2886 www hofferflow com Email info hofferflow com Notice HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS INC MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This manual has been provided as an aid in installing connecting calibrating operating and servicing this unit Every precaution for accuracy has been taken in the preparation of this manual however HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS INC neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors that may appear nor assumes liability for any damages that may result from the use of the products in accordance with information contained in the manual HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS policy is to provide a user manual for each item supplied Therefore all applicable user manuals should be examined before attempting to install or otherwise connect a number of related subsystems During installation care must be taken to select the correct
29. After initial power up the AVERAGE FACTOR field is the default field selected upon entry into the CALIBRATION mode For LPG systems METER FACTOR is the default entry when the CALIBRATION mode is enter after initial power up If the CALIBRATION mode is reentered assuming no power loss the unit displays the last CALIBRATION field selected 5 3 KEYBOARD ENTRY Calibration parameters are presented in two forms e NUMERIC FIELDS are used for calibration data date time and other required numeric setup data The CLEAR and PRINT keys are used for data entry in these fields LABEL FIELDS shows the currently selected option To change the option press the PRINT key Key functions are as follows e MODE Advances from one mode of operation to another When in the CALIBRATION mode pressing this key changes the unit to the CONFIGURATION mode Pressing the MODE key again returns the program to the OPERATING mode e SELECT Scrolls down through the selected mode field entries e CONTROL Scrolls up through the selected mode field entries e PRINT Changes the selection in label fields In numeric fields the print key increments the number the cursor is under by one e CLEAR Moves the cursor over one character during numeric data entry ACE 28 DocNo HP 224 5 4 CALIBRATION FIELDS Figure 10 Calibraiton Mode flowchart METER FACTOR Y AVERAGE K M FACTOR BLADES
30. CEPTANCE CRITERIA Successful operation will be determined by flow totali zation being stopped upon the following criteria e When the difference in the input frequency is 10 Hz 2 Hz e When the input signal is interrupted CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Ifthe ACE can be is powered up enter the MAINTENANCE mode and use the PRINT SETUP function to create a setup report of the Calibration and Configuration parameters After the corrective actions are completed use this setup report to verify the Calibration and Configuration parameters Please see the FIELD COMMISSIONING section of this manual CAUTION THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY ACE IS A STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE AND STANDARD PRACTICE FOR STATIC SENSITIVE PARTS SHOULD BE OBSERVED 9 3 1 FUSE REPLACEMENT The ACE has three fuses two external and one internal Should any one of these fuses require replacement the following procedures should be used EXTERNAL FUSE e Disconnect the power e Press in on the fuse cap and twist clockwise e Pull fuse holder out of socket and remove the fuse from the holder e Verify fuse measures a short with an ohm meter e Ifan open is measured replace the fuse with a 2amp e Reinstall the fuse holder by pressing and turning clockwise INTERNAL FUSE e Disconnect the power e Remove the front panel screws from the ACE e Remove the internal printed circuit board e Carefully remove the fus
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32. L AND ENTER THE CALIBRATION AND CONFIGURATION MODES DocNo HP 224 39 ACE 6 4 18 DIS TIME OUT SEC This setting controls the amount of time that is allowed to elapse be fore the display automatically returns to the Delivery Total after the SELECT and MODE keys are depressed in the OPERATING or MAINTENANCE modes A value of zero disables the automatic return to the Delivery Total Valid entries are 0 to 999 seconds 6 4 19 DATE The ACE keeps track of the current date Enter the date in the mm dd yy format The ACE prevents you from entering an invalid date such as Feb 30 6 4 20 DAY OF THE WEEK The ACE keeps track of the day of the week Select the appropriate day by pressing th e PRINT key 6 4 21 TIME The ACE has a 24 hour clock Enter the current time in the format of hh mm ss 6 4 22 RESTORE NEW UNIT This function restores the ACE to the factory default Calibration and Configuration parameters Before restoring to the factory defaults it is recommended to print out the current setup of the instrument Please see the description for Print Setup in the Maintenance section for instructions on printing the Calibration and Configuration parameters To restore the system to the factory default settings first press the PRINT key on the ACE when RESTORE NEW UNIT is displayed in the CONFIGURATION mode Use the PRINT and CLEAR keys to enter the password After entering the password press the MODE key Ifthe correct password is ente
33. N THE HORIZONTAL POSITION MOUNTING IN THIS POSITION IS CRITICAL TO ALLOW THE SHOCK MOUNTS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY Please refer to the installation drawings located in the back of this manual WARNING DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN MOUNTING BOLTS RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUE IS 105 LBS IN OVER TIGHTENING MAY CAUSE SHOCK MOUNTS TO BREAK 8 2 INTERCONNECTING CABLE INSTALLATION DocNo HP 224 Install and secure cables to avoid contact with cold pipes e Attach the cables to the appropriate connector on the back of the ACE The power cable is a three wire cable Red lead connects to positive battery lead Black lead connects to negative lead White lead connects to chassis ground The ACE has no power switch Hoffer recommends providing the electronics with a direct power lead from the battery This will reduce interference from other operating systems If a switch is required HFC recommends using the main power switch on the trailer e Install dust caps on any unused connections e Tighten all cable assemblies Please refer to the installation drawings located in the back of this manual 43 AC tri 8 3 FIELD COMMISSIONING After the installation of components is complete the setup parameters must be reviewed prior to using the ACE for customer delivery See the FIELD COMMISSIONING chapter for information WIRING CONNECTIONS OPTIONAL PRINTER e ACE printer requires two cables for proper operation One c
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37. ON mode and change the following parameters Set SYSTEM OF MEASURE to U S CUSTOMARY or METRIC dependent on the testing requirements DocNo HP 224 59 ACE Set UNIT OF MEASURE to MASS Set K FACTOR METHOD to AVERAGE K FACTOR Set DENSITY METHOD to TEMPERATURE and PRESSURE e Return to the OPERATING mode e Connect the flow and temperature simulators to the ACE unit e following chart indicates the expected delivery totals when simulating 10000 pulses and th e corresponding temperature All results are given in pounds LB and kilograms KG TEMPERATURE EXPECTED TOTAL EXPECTED TOTAL SINGLE PIPE MODE DUAL PIPE MODE 11 1 2 Testing ACE LINLOXLAR LNG and LH2 systems Prior to the beginning of testing perform a printout of the setup information as testing will require changes to the setup information Perform the following changes to the unit setup Enter the MAINTENANCE mode a Print the setup parameters e Enter the CALIBRATION mode and change the following parameters Set AVERAGE K FACTOR to 100 00 Enter the CONFIGURATION mode and change the following parameters Set SYSTEM OF MEASURE to U S CUSTOMARY or METRIC dependento nthe testing requirements Set UNIT OF MEASURE to MASS Set K FACTOR METHOD to AVERAGE K FACTOR Set DENSITY METHOD to TEMPERATURE ACE 60 DocNo HP 224 e Return to the OPERATING mode e Connect the flow and temperature simulators to the ACE unit e following charts indicate t
38. ONTROL Scrolls up through the selected mode field entries e PRINT Changes the selection in label fields Increments the number when in a numeric field At the end of a delivery initiates the printer Also saves the delivery information in memory printing of the delivery ticket if the unit has a e CLEAR Moves the cursor over one character during numeric data entry 2 3 PROGRAM MODE CONTROL Figure 3 Program Mode access flowchart OPERATING MODE DEFAULT MODE MODE KEY MAINTENANCE MODE MODE KEY ENTER PASSWORD MODE KEY PASSWORD CORRECT Y CALIBRATION MODE MODE KEY CONFIGURATION MODE ACE DocNo HP 224 2 3 1 OVERVIEW The ACE has four modes of program control they are OPERATING MAINTENANCE CALIBRATION and CONFIGURATION The OPERATING mode is used during delivery MAINTENANCE mode provides clearing of ACCUM TOTAL self test and troubleshooting features CALIBRATION mode stores parameters that affect the accuracy of the ACE The CONFIGURATION mode stores the parameters that affect the operational status of the ACE 2 3 2 PASSWORD PROTECTION The ACCUM TOT AL clearing function the RESTORE NEW UNIT function the CALIBRATION mode and the CONFIGURATION mode are protected by a password to prevent unauthorized personnel from modifying system settings All ACE systems are shipped from the factory with a p
39. PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ACE 26 DocNo HP 224 5 CALIBRATION MODE 5 1 INTRODUCTION The CALIBRATION mode is used to set the ACE calibration parameters The ACE is preprogrammed from the factory based on u ser specifications All numeric calibration parameters for ACE are entered in U S customary units of measure regardless of the unit of measure selected CAUTION WHEN MAKING CHANGES IN THE CALIBRATION MODE THE ACE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE OPERATING MODE BEFORE TURNING THE POWER OFF ANY CHANGES WILL NOT BE UPDATED IN MEMORY IF THE POWER IS REMOVED BEFORE RETURNING THE SYSTEM TO THE OPERATING MODE 5 2 CALIBRATION MODE ACCESS Figure 9 Calibration Mode access flowchart MODE KEY OPERATING MAINTENANCE MODE MODE DEFAULT MODE MODE KEY ENTER PASSWORD MODE KEY PASSWORD CORRECT CALIBRATION CONFIGURATION MODE MODEKEY MODE DocNo HP 224 27 ACE To enter the CALIBRATION mode from the OPERATING mode press the MODE key twice Upon pressing the MODE key for the second time the screen prompts for the password Use the CLEAR and PRINT key to enter in the password After the correct password is entered press the MODE key to enter the CALIBRATION mode To exit the CALIBRATION mode and return to the OPERATING mode press the MODE key twice To exit the CALIBRATION mode and move to the CONFIGURATION mode press the MODE key once
40. PERATURE METHOD The ACE requires knowledge of the flowing temperature for density calculations and for proper operation of the cavitation warning messages If a temperature transmitter is installed and functional set this optiont o TRANSMITTER Ifno transmitter is present set this option to MANUAL Use the PRINT key to select e MANUAL uses Default Temperature e TRANSMITTER 6 4 7 PRESSURE METHOD The ACE requires knowledge of the flowing pressure density calculations and for proper operation of the cavitation warning messages If a pressure transmitter is installed and functional set this option to TRANSMITTER If no pressure transmitter is present set this option to MANUAL Use the PRINT key to select e MANUAL uses Default Pressure e TRANSMITTER 6 4 8 DENSITY METHOD The ACE calculates fluid density based on the fluid selected temperature and pressure Use the PRINT key to select e MANUAL uses Default Density e TEMPERATURE e TEMP amp STEEL only for LPG systems e TEMP amp PRESS e TEMP PRESS amp ST only for LPG systems DocNo HP 224 37 ACE ACE 6 4 9 FLOWMETER SIZE For Austria approved ACE systems the Minimum Flowrate Maximum Flowrate and Minimum Delivery settings are dependent on the size of the Flowmeter See Table 1 Austria Flowmeter Size Selection Use the Print key to select DN25 DN40 e DN50 6 4 10 FLOWMETER S N Use the CLEAR and PRINT keys to enter the flowmeter serial numbe
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42. UT OF PAPER and PRINTER OFF LINE error messages are only enabled when DEVICE ATTACHED is set to TM 295 ERR CHK 4 4 4 PRINT TRIP RPT Use the following procedure to print a Trip report 1 Press the RELEASE key on the printer keypad Insert the Trip report form into the slip printer tray with the form face up and the top of the form directed into the printer 2 Press the FORWARD or REVERSE key to lock form in place and to orient the form in the printing starting position 22 DocNo HP 224 e Press the PRINT key and RDY TRIP REPORT appears on the screen Press the PRINT key second time and the system starts printing the Trip Report If PRINTER OFF LINE error message appears it indicates that either the power is not applied to the printer or that the wiring between the ACE and the printer is defective If the power switch is turned on and the power light of the printer is off check the wiring between the ACE the pri nter and the power source After the printer errors are corrected depress the PRINT key on the ACE to start the Trip Report This step only applies to ACE systems that are using the TM 295 FDW printer If the printer runs out of paper before the end of the trip report press the RELEASE key on the printer and insert the next Trip Report form into the printer The ACE continues to print the trip report If paper is not inserted into the printer with in 90 seconds the ACE system resets the Trip Re
43. UTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF HFC S GOODS AND THERE ARE NO AGREEMENTS OR WARRANTIES COLLATERAL TO OR AFFECTING THE AGREEMENT PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS THE REPAIR AND OR REPLACEMENT OF NONCONFORMING GOODS AS PROVIDED IN THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS HFC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Disclaimer Specifications are subject to change without notice Some pages are left intentionally blank HFC 9708 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 11 INTRODUCTION irn ttt Prim Deere nir Re 1 1 2 DESCRIPTION iln 1 13 PRECAUTIONS o 2 14 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT oo petere tnter beste e E NR TEES 2 152 SPECIFICATION etie rettet een e te een HR EE ep gerd ke n edere eR oae 3 1 6 EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES inhibet eget tte 4 2 OPERATIONS OVER VIEW ed retener an e HR eI ta eae ous arque 5 2 1 TNTRODUGTION iter tee etr 5 2 2 OPERATION KEY FUNCTIONS their Pre Pie Pp eq Pe drehen Pere ERR 5 232 PROGRAM MODE CONTROL 6 3 OPERATING MODE 9 mH 9 3 2 OPBRATING MODE ACCESS ate EH
44. VED CONDITION SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION ACE not functioning no lights on front panel lit No display printer light on Check fuse F 2 Character on display is distorted Test the keyboard using the keyboard test in the maintenance mode Replace display if characters are distorted Front panel key inoperative Test the keyboard using the keyboard test in the maintenance mode Printer inoperative but light is on ACE inaccurate Verify operation using signal simulators See chapter 9 for details Verify that the setup parameters are correct for the system configuration Inspect the flowmeter internals to ensure proper operation Prove meter and recalibrate ACE does not keep correct time and date Replace battery located on PCA 134 board See section 9 3 2 INTERNAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT DocNo HP 224 47 ACE TROUBLESHOOTING THE MEASUREMENT TRANSDUCER FOR DUAL COIL SYSTEMS 9 2 1 GENERAL The object of this testing is to verify the checking facility to verify the presence of the measurement transducer its correct operation and the correctness of the data 9 2 2 TEST EQUIPMENT The following test equipment is required 1 Two ACCSA count testers 2 Two Frequency Counters 3 DVM Digital Multimeter 9 2 3 FLOWMETER CHECK Use the DVM to check the resistance of the coils on the Flowmeter The coil resistance of the Flowmeter coils should be 1800 20 ohms 9 2 4 TEST SETUP e Connect the DC supply to the p
45. able is for connection to the ACE and the other for connection to the DC power supply Connect both cables to the printer and to the ACE Please refer to the installation drawings located in the back of this manual 44 DocNo HP 224 9 SERVICE GUIDE 9 1 TROUBLE SHOOTING The ACE provides extensive self checking capabilities which will assist in troubleshooting and repairing a malfunctioning system The following is a troubleshooting guide for corrective action in the field CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION PROBE OPEN MESSAGE Bad cable connection Bad cable Test cable using an ohm meter Bad RTD Replace temperature probe Bad PCA 134 Replace Repair PCA 134 PROBE SHORT MESSAGE Bad cable Test cable using an ohm meter Bad RTD Replace temperature probe Bad PCA 134 Replace Repair PCA 134 Note Message not displayed on Dual Note Message not displayed on Dual TOTAL READ MESSAGE Read collision Maybe self correcting If not replace Microcontroller memory integrated circuit Bad PCA 134 Replace Repair PCA 134 FAILED LOOP BACK MESSAGE Circuitry Failure Replace Repair PCA 134 COP TIME OUT Software Setup error Maybe self correcting If not replace Microcontroller memory integrated circuit DocNo HP 224 45 ACE CONDITION RATE MALFUNCTION MESSAGE EEPROM FAILURE MESSAGE 2 PHASE WARNING MESSAGE GAS INHIBIT ON MESSAGE HIGH FLOW WARNING MESSAGE LOW FLOW WARNING MESSAGE
46. asswo rd of 2001 It is recommended that this password be changed when the unit is received Any password from 0001 to 9999 is acceptable The password should be confidential information shared only by the service technician and his supervisor 2 3 3 CHANGING MODES To enter the CALIBRATION mode press the MODE key twice PASSWORD will appear on the display Use the PRINT and CLEAR keys to enter in the password Upon completion of entering the password depress the MODE key to advance to the CALIBRATION mode Ifan incorrect password is entered the unit will return to the OPERATING mode Once in the CALIBRATION mode use the SELECT or CONTROL keys to scroll through the fields To change a field value use the CLEAR and PRINT keys Pressing the MODE key while in the CALIBRATION mode shifts the unit into the CONFIGURATION mode In the CONFIGURATION mode use the SELECT or CONTROL keys to scroll through the fields and the PRINT and CLEAR keys to change setup values Pressing the MODE key while in the CONFIGURATION mode returns the ACE to the OPERATING mode WARNING YOU MUST REMEMBER THE PASSWORD OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CLEAR THE ACCUM TOTAL or ENTER THE ACE CALIBRATION AND CONFIGURATION MODES DocNo HP 224 7 ACE THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ACE 8 DocNo HP 224 3 OPERATING MODE 3 1 INTRODUCTION The OPERATING mode is used to perform bulk deliveries of cryogenic fluids from transport trucks Before and during the de
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48. cNo HP 224 9 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS DocNo HP 224 EXTERNAL FUSE F2 2A AGC INTERNAL FUSE PCB FUSE 1A AGC BATTERY PCB MAIN PANASONIC BR2330 PCA 134 LLL LIN LOX LAR PCA 134 CO2 CO2 PCA 134 LH2 LH2 ACE CA101 MAIN CABLE ASSEMBLY ACE CA102 HEATER CABLE ASSEMBLY ACE CA103 KEY CABLE ASSEMBLY 16 2 DISPLAY PC BOARD Specify voltage of 12 or 24 VDC when ordering 55 ACE THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ACE 56 DocNo HP 224 10 OPERATIONS 10 1 DELIVERY PROCEDURE 10 1 1 POWERING UP Apply power to the ACE This allows the internal heaters to warm the display in order to prevent fogging in cold weather After power is applied the following messages are displayed 1 SELF CHECK SC AXXXXXXX This is the firmware configuration code When ordering EPROM replacements or upgrades please give this SC code to the HFC representative 2 ACE 6 1r x C HFC FLUIDS Where IT Current revision of firmware Metrological Control number for type approvals where 1 7 OML Metric references are 15 C and 101 325 kPa USA systems Metric references are 21 C and 101 325 kPa THAILAND Metric references are 27 C and 101 325 kPa Germany Metric references 15 C and 1 BAR OIML DUAL COIL Metric references 15 C and 101 325 kPa SIRIM Indonesia Singapore Metric references are 30 C and 101 325 kPa AUSTRIA Metric re
49. d if the accumulated total of missing pulses exceeds 5 of the minimum delivery After the pump shuts down due to the conditions above a ticket must be printed and the CLEAR key must be pressed twice to reset the ACE to normal operation See Section 3 7 3 DocNo HP 224 15 ACE ACE Figure 6 Pump Interlock Control flowchart RESET Interlock Temperature Timer Interlock Delay I Y Timer Timer 1 YES NO Y Disable Pump Interlock EMP lt Interlock YES Timer 0 NO YES YES Y Enable Pump Interlock lt Interlock YES Temperature et poi Delay for 2 Seconds gt NO Phase State Disable Pump Liquid Interlock Temperature et poi 16 DocNo HP 224 PRINTING This section only applies to those systems connected to a printer The ACE records and assigns a drop number every time the PRINT key is pressed after making a delivery A delivery occurs when the display is zeroed at the beginning of the drop and the PRINT key is depressed twice at the end of the drop When a printer not being used on the trailer a log of the delivery may be maintained by pressing the PRINT key twice This holds the delivery information in the ACE memory and allows for the printing of the Trip Report summary later NOTE
50. d perform a SETUP MEMORY step a part of the first boot up sequence If it does not go to the CONFIGURATION mode and perform the RESTORE NEW UNIT function Using the setup data printed on the first step enter the CALIBRATION and CONFIGURATION modes and restore the setup data Pleas e see the Calibration and Configuration sections of the manual for instructions on entering the setup data 9 3 6 SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE The SENSITIVITY is a control used to eliminate false pickup by increasing the signal threshold This control been factory adjusted to a level that is satisfactory for the flowmeter size and pickup coil supplied with the system The SENSITIVITY adjustment is located on the main PCB board inside of the ACE Please refer to drawings in the back of this manual for location of SENSITIVITY adjustment 1 Enter the CONFIGURATION Mode of the ACE and set DIS TIME OUT SEC to 999 2 Remove power 3 Remove front panel of the ACE 4 Using electrical tape isolate the rear side of the front panel so that the PCB board and other Dw 10 DocNo HP 224 electrical connections cannot create an electrical shoot to the case Remove the MAIN PCB board Tumed the SENSITIVITY adjustment CCW counterclockwise 1 8 of a turn CCW adjustments reduces the ACE flowmeter input sensitivity to noise CW clockwise adjustments increase the sensitivity of the flowmeter input Insert the MAIN PCB board back into the
51. d the delivered amount of fluid Before and during t he delivery run the ACE will provide warning messages if there is an equipment failure or if the unit is operating outside the programmed flow range OPERATION KEY FUNCTIONS Figure 2 ACE Display and Keyboard 2 FLOW CONTROLS INC MODEL ACE LIN LOX LAR TEMP COMP 75 TO 1255K 4 MODE SELECT ACON TROL gt CLEAR APRINT 2 Program control keys consist of the MODE left arrow SELECT down arrow CLEAR right arrow PRINT up arrow and CONTROL key Data entry and option selection are performed using the CLEAR and PRINT keys Parameters are displayed in two forms ei ther label fields or numeric fields Numeric fields require the entry of numbers using a combination of the PRINT and CLEAR keys The CLEAR key moves the cursor to the right one character at a time The PRINT key causes the selected number to increment by one Label fields display English messages showing the option currently selected for a setup option or parameter Alternate selections may be viewed and selected by pressing the PRINT key DocNo HP 224 5 ACE e MODE Advances from one mode of operation to another e SELECT Scrolls down through the selected mode field entries e C
52. data entry in these fields LABEL FIELDS displays messages showing the currently selected option To change the option press the PRINT key The key functionality is as follows e MODE Advances from one mode of operation to another When in the CONFIGURATION mode pressing this key once changes the unit to the OPERATING mode e SELECT Scrolls down through the selected mode field entries e CONTROL Scrolls up through the selected mode field entries e PRINT Changes the selection in label fields In numeric fields this key increments the number the cursor is under by one e CLEAR Moves the cursor over one character during numeric data entry ACE 34 DocNo HP 224 6 4 CONFIGURATION FIELDS Figure 12 Configuration Mode flowchart Displayed on LOX LAR Systems Select LIN LOX or FLUID TYPE TT Y Displayed CO2 systems Use SELECT key to aes Select SINGLE PIPE or scroll down through DELIVERY MODE DUAL PIPE men s SYS OF MEASURE Sa Use CONTROL key to MEASURE J scroll up through 7 2 MASS menus GAS NTP VOL NBP Y A INTERLOCK DELAY INTER TEMP SETPT LINEARIZED K M AVERAGE K M FACTOR METHOD 4 MANUAL TEMP METHOD tre TRANSMITTER MANUAL TRANSMITTER Y A PRESSURE METHOD DENSITY Display on all systems except METHOD 22 ___ f
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54. e ACE should display relatively constant reading for each selection If this test fails contact HFC for further instructions After testing is completed enter the CONFIGURATION mode and restore the DIS TIME OUT SEC setting Remove power and restore the unit to its original condition 53 ACE 9 5 WEIGHT SCALE CALIBRATION The ACE unit is specifically designed to work with individual turbine flowmeter calibration reports Turbine flowmeters when properly used have been found to be more accurate than most weight scales in determinin g the amount of product delivered For best results use a Hoffer portable Transfer Standard SY 14B to perform ACE system calibrations Only use this procedure as a last resort This procedure requires the use of two tankers One full of fresh cold product and a empty tanker Place the full tanker onto the scales Hook up the piping so that the full tanker will be pumping off to the empty tanker Use the following procedure 1 Power up the ACE unit and enter the CALIBRATION mode 2 Record AVERAGEK FACTOR For LPG systems record the AVERAGE M FACTOR 3 Enter the CONFIGURATION mode Setthe K FACTOR METHOD to AVERAGE FACTOR Set UNIT OF MEASURE to MASS For LPG system set the M FACTOR METHOD to AVERAGE M FACTOR 4 Return the ACE to the OPERATING mode 5 Pressurize and cool down the piping and flowmeter 6 Press the CLEAR key on the ACE twice to clear the total 7 Weigh the
55. e from the holder e Verify fuse measures a short with an ohm meter e Ifan open is measured replace the fuse with a lamp e Reinstall the internal electronics Reconnect power 9 3 2 INTERNAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT The built in time clock and memory uses a lithium battery to maintain time date and calculated totals when the power supply is turned off This battery should last approximately four years under normal operating conditions Ifthe unit does not maintain the proper time date and totals after power has been restored to the unit the lithium battery should be replaced For battery replacement use the following procedure DocNo HP 224 49 ACE ACE e Disconnect the power Remove the front panel screws from the ACE e Disconnect the connectors going to the front panel Remove the printed circuit board e Carefully remove the battery located in the center of the board e Replace the battery with a compatible new battery e Reinstall the printed circuit board into its slot and attach appropriate connectors e Reassemble the ACE and reconnect power e Go into the CONFIGURATION mode and reset the time and date Before making the next delivery clear the error log by pressing the CLEAR key twice 9 3 3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION The firmware of the ACE is stored in a EPROM located on the main board This replaceable EPROM allows for periodic upgrades and or corrective actions to be performed in the fie
56. e pump can be started the gas detection feature ensures that liquid exists at the pump To configure the Interlock Delay Countdown Timer use the following settings in the Configuration Mode 3 6 1 INTERLOCK DELAY The Interlock Delay setting sets the amount of time that the ACE allo ws for pump cool down After time out the gas detection function will check for the presence of liquid at the pump before the pump is energized Delay time is adjustable from 0 to 99 minutes in 1 minute increments A value of 0 disables the Interlock countdown timer 3 6 2 INTER TEMP SETPT Interlock Temperature Set point This is the temperature that ACE uses to initiate the Interlock Delay Countdown Timer Enter a value corresponding to the temperature at which the Interlock Delay Countdown Timer is to start The Pump Interlock control operates based on the following conditions 1 The Interlock Delay count down timer will be enabled when the fluid temperature reaches the Interlock Temperature Set point 2 When the Interlock Delay Countdown Timer is enabled the Pump Cooling message is displayed until the delay has timed out The Interlock delay can be set from 0 to 99 minutes For example if the delay is set to 5 minutes the following will occur A The ACE will monitor the fluid temperature B When the fluid temperature reaches the Interlock Temperature Set point the ACE enables the Interlock Delay Countdown Timer C When the Inte
57. es allow for diag nosing and correcting meter problems without the need for specialized equipment 4 2 MAINTENANCE MODE ACCESS Figure 7 Maintenance Mode access flowchart OPERATING MAINTENANCE MODE MODE DEFAULT MODE ENTER PASSWORD MODE KEY PASSWORD CORRECT CALIBRATION CONFIGURATION DocNo HP 224 19 ACE 4 3 To enter the MAINTENANCE mode press the MODE key while in the OPERATING mode To exit the MAINTENANCE mode press the MODE key twice Upon reentry into the MAINTENANCE mode the ACE displays the last MAINTENANCE field displayed if power has not been interrupted While in the MAINTENANCE mode if no keys are pressed for a predetermined amount of time the ACE automatically returns to the OPERATING mode This predetermined amount of time is dependent on the DIS TIME OUT SEC as set in the CONFIGURATION mode KEYBOARD ENTRY ACE Field parameters are presented in two basic forms e NUMERIC FIELDS are used for date and serial number storage The CLEAR key and the PRINT key are used for data entry in these fields e TEST FIELDS display messages showing which test is currently selected Press the PRINT key to execute the test The key functionality is as follows e MODE Advances from one mode of operation to another When in the OPERATING mode pressing this key once changes the ACE to the MAINTENANCE mode e SELECT Scrol
58. eters The ACE is preprogrammed from the factory based on user specifications All numeric configuration parameters for the ACE are entered in U S customary units of measure regardless of the unit of measure selected CAUTION WHEN MAKING CHANGES IN THE CONFIGURATION MODE IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU RETURN THE ACE TO THE OPERATING MODE BEFORE TURNING THE ACE OFF THE CHANGES WILL NOT BE UPDATED IN MEMORY IF YOU DO NOT LEAVE THE MODE BEFORE TURNING THE ACE OFF 6 2 CONFIGURATION MODE ACCESS Figure 11 Configuration Mode access flowchart MODE KEY OPERATING MAINTENANCE MODE MODE DEFAULT MODE MODE KEY ENTER PASSWORD MODE KEY PASSWORD CORRECT CALIBRATION CONFIGURATION MODE MODE KEY MODE DocNo HP 224 33 ACE To enter the CONFIGURATION mode from the OPERATING mode press the MODE key twice The next screen prompts for the password Use the CLEAR and PRINT keys to enter the password Press the key to enter the CALIBRATION mode Press the MODE key again to gain access to the CONFI GURATION mode Ifthe CONFIGURATION mode is reentered assuming no power loss the unit displays the last CONFIGURATION field selected 6 3 KEYBOARD ENTRY Configuration parameters are presented in two forms e NUMERIC FIELDS for calibration data date time and other required setup numeric data The CLEAR and PRINT keys are used for
59. ferences are 15 C and 1 BAR 3 OPERATING MODE The ACE system self checks when power is first applied A flashing message indicating the source of a malfunction is displayed if the system is not functioning properly It is normal to see COMP RANGE OUT GAS INHIBIT and TWO PHASE WARNING error messages until the meter run is pressurized and cool down has been completed The ACE is fault tolerant If there is a problem with a sensor the system will detect the problem and substitute a suitable value until the problem is corrected No action by the operator is required however messages indicating the source of the problem are displayed alternately with DELIVERY or other display units The system may be used to complete deliveries but the problem should be corrected as soon as possible Certain failures are of such a nature that the system cannot provide a measurement of the delivery until the problem is corrected 10 1 2 COOLING DOWN THE METER The metering code requires that the piping run to the flowmeter be cooled down prior to beginning a delivery The piping arrangement on your trailer allows this operation to be performed simultaneously with the cooling down of the pump The fluid may need to be DocNo HP 224 57 ACE ACE recirculated for a short time to complete the meter cool down For Pump Interlock equipped systems refer to Section 3 6 PUMP INTERLOCK OPTIONAL On compensated ACE systems proper cool down has been
60. g the test the display must be monitored f or proper operation The unit displays from 0 to 9 and from A to Z To initiate the test press the PRINT key To exit this test depress the SELECT key 4 4 13 KEY TEST Verifies keyboard operation and wiring After initiating this test with the PRINT key the unit displays the information for each key pressed by the operator The field changing and mode control keys will be enabled after the test is terminated To terminate the test do not press any keys for 3 seconds 24 DocNo HP 224 4 4 14 PRINTER TEST Verifies proper operati on of the printer connected to the ACE Proper operation is verified by printing alphanumeric characters 4 4 15 PULSE OUT TEST This test verifies the pulse output option This test also verifies that any equipment connected to this output is receiving the co rrect number of pulses Press the PRINT key and 1000 pulses are sent out of the pulse output 4 4 16 PROVER IN TEST Verifies the operation of the prover input and wiring to the remote prover switch The prover input controls the pulse accumulator of the ACE s ystem The ACE displays SWITCH OFF when the pins of the prover input connector are shorted With no connection at the prover input connector SWITCH ON is displayed on the ACE 4 4 17 RS 232 ECHO TEST The RS 232 ECHO TEST is currently disabled Perform the PRI NTER TEST to verify the operation of the RS 232 serial port DocNo HP 224 25 ACE THIS
61. he ACCUM TOTAL display To clear the ACCUM TOTAL follow the steps listed below e the CLEAR key while CLEAR TOTALIZER is displayed in the Maintenance mode and the Password Entry field will be displayed Enter the password by using the CLEAR and PRINT keys e Press the MODE key If the correct password is entered the system clears the Accumulated Total displays the CLEARED TOTAILIZER message momentarily and returns to the Operating mode If an incorrect password is entered the system returns to the OPERATING mode e Not available on Austrian systems 4 4 2 FLUID TYPE On PTB and AUSTRIA approved multi fluid systems use the PRINT key to select the fluid LIN e LOX e LAR When the Fluid Type is changed in the Maintenance mode the Audit Trial Con display is incremented by one 4 4 3 DELIVERY MODE On PTB and AUSTRIA approved CO2 systems use the PRINT key to select e SINGLE PIPE The SINGLE hose delivery counts all product delivered through the meter on the totalizer No correction is made for a vapor return or vapor balance line e DUAL PIPE A DUAL hose delivery occurs when a vapor return or vapor balance line is used in conjunction with the liquid delivery line When the DUAL pipe method is selected the totalizer automatically deducts the displaced vapor from the delivered total When the DELIVERY MODE is changed in the Maintenance mode the Audit Trial Con display is incremented by one NOTE The PRT O
62. he expected delivery totals when simulating 10000 pulses and the corresponding temperature All results are given in pounds LB and kilograms KG TEMPERATURE EXPECTED TOTAL K LIN LO LA X 664 67 301 49 a 599 57 271 96 932 12 422 80 1122 01 6 TEMPERATURE OF Li x DocNo HP 224 61 ACE EXPECTED TOTAL TEMPERATURE Gas Inhibit activated ACE L 365 25 358 39 350 87 343 65 335 88 328 45 319 81 310 88 299 73 289 35 Os K 165 67 162 56 159 15 155 88 152 35 148 98 145 06 141 01 135 96 131 25 62 LNG95 L 375 51 368 26 361 30 353 65 346 32 338 43 330 07 320 58 310 88 299 73 K 170 33 167 04 163 88 160 41 157 09 153 51 149 72 145 41 141 01 135 96 wk B 383 04 376 56 DocNo HP 224 12 APPENDIX DRAWINGS DocNo HP 224 63 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ACE 64 DocNo HP 224 L 910008N DOS NSONIM VON G e
63. in the case of a temperature probe failure This value is also used when the temperature method is set to MANUAL 5 4 5 DEFAULT PRESSURE The DEFAULT PRESSURE is in PSIA and is the pressure that the ACE uses if the MANUAL transmitter method is chosen or if the pressure transmitter fails This parameter may b e used as part of the density calculation or in the cavitation warning error messages It is recommended that this be set equal to the nominal discharge pressure at the flowmeter 5 4 6 DEFAULT DENSITY Enter the default density for the selected fluid This va is automatically selected when the manual density method is chosen LINEARIZATION ACE performs flowmeter linearization if the K factor M Factor for LPG method is set to linearize The frequency parameters are entered in units of Hz The K Factor is entered in units of pulses per gallon M Factor is the ratio of meter total to the actual total This data comes from the factory supplied flowmeter calibration data sheet or from independent calibration runs Frequency 1 and K factor M factor 1 and other similarly numbered entries form five table point pairs NOTE THE LINEARIZATION PAIRS MUST BE ENTERED STARTING WITH THE LOWEST FREQUENCY FIRST 5 4 7 FREQUENCY 1 5 Frequency 1 5 are the frequencies at which the five K M Factors are specified fiv frequencies programmed into the ACE correspond to the five K M Factors respectively Use the CLEAR and PRINT ke
64. ing Mode Access Chart nece ee PR EE T UHR AR pe S ended 9 Figure 5 Operating Mode flowchart ti ero op ee b eed ed itor c Reb 11 Figure 6 Pump Interlock Control flowchart esee eene nennen nre nnne ener ener ennt 16 Figure 7 Maintenance Mode access flowchart essen nennen nennen ennenre nennen tenerent nnne 19 Figure 8 Maintenance Mode flowchart trennt reete 21 Figure 9 Calibration Mode access flowchart esient ie aite a eia e eiae eiiean eis 27 Figure 10 Calibraiton Mode 29 Figure 11 Configuration Mode access 33 Figure 12 Configuration Mode flowchart eese eene nennen nee trennen 35 Figure 13 TM 295 Dip Switch Settings tec oeste ER 38 ACE ii DocNo HP 224 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 Figure 1 ACE front view 2 Ho FLOW CONTROLS INC MODEL ACE LIN LOX LAR TEMP COMP 75 TO 1255K MODE SELECT A CONTROL gt CLEAR APRIN 2 The ACE Advanced Cryogenic Electronics is a t
65. lay or counterclockwise to lighten the display Please refer to the drawing in the back this manual for location of the Display Contrast adjustment 5 After completing the adjustments remove power 6 Remove the electrical tape applied during step 2 from the front panel and reattach the front panel to the ACE 7 Re apply power and check the operation of the display If the Contrast of the display is not suitable repeat the steps in this procedure 50 DocNo HP 224 9 3 5 MICROCONTROLLER MEMORY REPLACEMENT If replacement of the Microcontroller memory chip is necessary refer to the instructions which accompany the new chip An overview of the steps follows NOR UA des Print current setup data Disconnect power to the ACE Remove the front panel of the ACE Disconnect the wiring harness going to the front panel from the main PCB Remove the main PCB card Using a PLCC removal tool carefully remove the 68HC11 chip being careful not to crack or damage the socket housing Please refer to the drawings in the back of the manual for the location of the 68HC11 Microcontroller Install the replacement chip taking care not to bend any of the leads Install the main PCB back into the ACE Reconnect the wiring harnesses from the front panel to the main PCB board Attach the front panel back on to the ACE being careful not to pinch the wiring harnesses Reconnect power Allow the ACE to perform a boot up self test The ACE shoul
66. ld The ACE displays an SC code during power up This SC code is th e firmware configuration code When ordering EPROM replacements or upgrades please give this SC code to the HFC representative To replace the EPROM follow these steps 1 Print the current Calibration and Configuration settings by using the Print Setup utility in the MAINTENANCE mode 2 Disconnect power 3 Remove front panel and the main PCB board 4 Cut the securing tie down from the U18 Observe the orientation of the EPROM Carefully remove integrated circuit 018 018 is the chip with a label on it 5 Carefully install the revised replacement chip taking care not to damage any of the leads Secure U18 using string or cord tie material 6 Reassemble the ACE and reconnect power 7 Verify and adjust setup parameters in the Calibration and Configuration modes 9 3 4 DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE The display contrast and viewing angle is factory adjusted for eye level However the display contrast may be adjusted for optimum viewing angle and contrast after installation 1 Remove power 2 Remove the front panel being careful not to strain the interconnecting cables Using electrical tape isolate the rear side of the front panel so that the PCB board or other electrical connections cannot create an electrical short to the case 3 Apply power 4 Usingasmal nonmetallic screwdriver turn the Display Contrast control clockwise to darken the disp
67. livery the ACE provides warning messages if the unit is being operated outside the programmed temperature pressure or flow range For equipment failures the ACE displays diagnostic messages There are also helpful messages to aid in making deliveries and printing tickets OPERATING MODE ACCESS Figure 4 Operating Mode Access Chart OPERATING MODE KEY MODE DEFAULT MODE MODE KEY ENTER PASSWORD MODE KEY PASSWORD CORRECT MAINTENANCE MODE CALIBRATION CONFIGURATION MODE MODE NEY MODE MODE KEY The OPERATING mode is the normal or default mode of operation of the ACE If the unit is in the MAINTENANCE mode press the MODE key twice to place the ACE into the OPERATING mode If the unit is in the CALIBRATION mode press the MODE key twice or if in CONFIGURATION mode press the MODE key to return the ACE to the OPERATING mode DocNo HP 224 9 ACE 3 3 OPERATOR KEY FUNCTIONS The key functionality is as follows e MODE Advances from one mode of operation to another When in the OPERATING mode pressing this key once changes the unit to the MAINTENANCE mode Pressing the MODE key twice while in the MAINTENANCE returns the unit to the OPERATING mode If the mode key is accidentally pressed in the OPERATING mode press the key twice to return back to the OPERATING mode e SELECT Scrolls down through the display field
68. ls down through the display fields CONTROL Scrolls up through the display fields e PRINT Commands the ACE to print a report increment a number when in a numeric field or execute a test e CLEAR Moves the cursor to the next digit when in a numeric entry field 20 DocNo HP 224 4 4 MAINTENANCE MODE FIELDS Figure 8 Maintenance Mode flowchart Only displayed on PTB approved versions of the ACE LIN LOX LAR systems Use PRINT key to select LIN LOX or LAR Use SELECT key to scroll down through menus Use CONTROL key to scroll up through menus DocNo HP 224 CLEAR TOTALIZER FLUID Y A PRINT TRIP RPT Y A PRINT SETUP TRIM ADRI Y A TRIM ADR2 COIL RESISTANCE ESISTANCE Y A L FREQUENCY Y A SELF TEST DISPLAY TEST CLEAR KEY Enter Password Password Correct Y Clear Accum Total and return to Operating Mode 5 PRINTER TEST PULSE OUT TEST PROVER TEST Return to the Operating Mode Y A RS232 ECHO TEST A 21 ACE ACE 4 41 CLEAR TOTALIZER This utility is used to reset the Accumulated Total to zero The operator in the Operating mode can not clear t
69. ltered Temperature probe 1000 ohm platinum RTD compatible Self test capabilities Coil failures RTD failures low power computer op eration memory test and circuitry failure detection Compensation range LIN 75 to 125 K LOX 90 to 130 K LAR 85 to 125 K LH2 20 to 31 K LNG 260 to 160 F 162 to 107 C 2 60 to 30 F 51 to 1 LPG 0 to 125 F 18 to 52 C Ethylene C2H4 158 to 250 K Power Input 12 Vdc 9 3 to 15 Vdc standard Optional 115 220 Vac with a power pack converter or 24 Vdc 16 to 30 Vdc Optional pump interlock output Optional pulse output Optional heater for low temperature operation 3 ACE 1 6 EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES e 5 Count Tester e ACC 45V Pressure Transmitter Simulator Temperature Probe Simulator LIN LOX LAR 36 Temperature Probe Simulator LH2 e ACC 15 Temperature Probe Simulator CO2 and Ethylene ACC 62 Temperature Probe Simulator LNG ACC 58 Temperature Probe Simulator LPG e SCA6CC2 T Temperature Probe Cable e SCA6CC2 S Signal Cable e SCA4CU3 P Power Cable ACE 4 DocNo HP 224 2 OPERATIONS OVERVIEW 2 1 INTRODUCTION The ACE is an advanced flow metering system used in bulk liquid delivery systems These systems are primarily used for the delivery of industrial gases The ACE uses a turbine flowmeter input temperature input and an optional pressure input to calculate and recor
70. ontinental United States This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Purchaser Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy is the repair and or replacement of nonconforming goods as provided in the following paragraphs In the event Purchaser believes the goods are defective the goods must be returned to HFC transportation prepaid by Purchaser within twelve 12 months after delivery of goods or eighteen 18 months for goods delivered outside the continental United States for inspection by HFC If HFC s inspection determines that the workmanship or materials are defective the goods will be either repaired or replaced at HFC s sole determination free of additional charge and the goods will be returned transportation paid by HFC using the lowest cost transportation available Prior to returning the goods to HFC Purchaser must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA Number from HFC s Customer Service Department within 30 days after discovery of a purported breach of warranty but no later than the warranty period otherwise such claims shall be deemed waived See the Return Requests Inquiries Section of this manual If HFC s inspection reveals the goods are free of defects in material and workmanship or such inspection reveals the goods were improperly used improperly installed and or improperly selected for service intended HFC will notify the purchaser in writing and will deliver the goods back to purchaser
71. or LPG Select MANUAL TEMPERATURE or TEMP 4 VOL CORR PRESSURE METHOD N CAL DENS FROM SK Displayed on LPG systems SG N M Select Y NONE TEMPERATURE TEMP amp PRES or TEMP PRES amp ST FLOWMETER SN TRIALER x NUMBER NERA Displayed on LPG systems NEXT SERVICE Select NO or YES DAY EE DEVICE TM 290 295 ERR Select 9600 4800 2400 BAUD AME 1200 600 300 150 or 75 Y HANDSHAKE HARDWARE XON XOFF PARITY Y PASSWORD Y DIS TIME OUT ENTER SEC MON PASSWORD TUE DATE WED THU yk a y in DAY OF THE i CONFIGURATION SAT PASSWORD WEEK CORRECT mode and return to Y A SUN RESTORE NEW TIME 24 HOUR UNIT display CLOCK YES v RESTORE NEW Restore system to UNIT factory defaults and return to OPERATING mode DocNo HP 224 35 ACE 6 4 1 FLUID TYPE For multi fluid systems use the PRINT key to select the fluid type LIN e LOX LAR 6 4 2 DELIVERY MODE For CO2 system use the PRINT key to select e SINGLE PIPE The SINGLE hose delivery counts all product delivered through the meter on the totalizer No correction is made for a vapor return or vapor balance line e DUAL PIPE A DUAL ho
72. ower connector of ACE Pin A is the positive supply voltage Pin B is the power supply common and Pin C is the chassis connection e Connect one ACCSA to the signal input and the second ACCSA to the signal 2 input e Setthe amplitude of both ACCSAs to the 200 mV position e Connect the frequency counters across the ACCSAs Connect the positive lead of the frequency counter to the white wire and the negative lead of the frequency counter to the black wire 9 2 5 TEST PROCEDURE e Turn power on both ACCSAs and the ACE unit e Adjust the output frequency of both ACCSAs to obtain a frequency of 1000 0 Hz 1 Hz e Stop both ACCSAs from generating a test signal Clear the displayed total on the ACE unit Select 100K counts on the ACC5As e Simultaneously start both of the ACCSA Observe that the ACE unit is counting e the output frequency of one of the ACCSAs while observing the frequency counter Observe that the ACE unit stops flow totalization when the differenc ofthe two signals is greater than or equal to 10 2 Hz and displays the error message PULSE FAILURE e Perform the above steps at the test frequency of 150 Hz e With both test signals equal to each other interrupt one signal by either stopping one ACCSA or by disconnecting the signal cable Observe that the ACE unit stops flow totalization and displays the error message PULSE FAILURE Perform this test with both cables ACE 48 DocNo HP 224 9 3 9 2 6 AC
73. owrate Maximum Flowrate and Minimum Delivery See Table I Austria Flowmeter Size Selection Table I Austria Flowmeter Size Selection Flowmeter Size Min Flowrate Max Flowrate Min Delivery l min gal min l min gal min kg 165 46 0 12 152 230 60 760 10 22 046 100 26 417 500 132 086 100 220 170 44 909 850 224 546 100 220 Table 2 Monitored Error Faults Monitored Error Faults For Austria Approved Systems Monitored Errors Is Error reported on trip Are the Asterisks printed on the report ticket as define by the fault conditions listed in Section 3 6 3 PROBE OPEN LOW FLOW WARNING Flow lt 50 of Minimum Flow value PULSE FAILURE 3 7 4 PTB APPROVED ACE SYSTEMS For PTB approved ACE systems if a Pulse Failure occurs during a delivery the asterisks will be removed from the total on the delivery ticket ACE 18 DocNo HP 224 4 MAINTENANCE MODE 4 1 INTRODUCTION The service personnel are required to periodically calibrate and adjust the equipment maintain records of calibration perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot malfunctions The ACE helps to perform these functions The ACE has extensive self test capabilities The syst em self tests with each power up and continues testing the cables and probes as it is being used The operator is informed of any problems by warning messages The ACE system has a number of built in test facilities These test faciliti
74. port printing operation The CLR SUMMARY LOG message does not appear until a complete trip report is printed The trip report consist of the last 20 deliveries or the number of deliveries made since the delivery log was last cleared which ever is less A t the end of the trip report the ACE also prints a Maintenance report The Maintenance report advises the service personnel of any problems encountered during any of the deliveries This report prints only those deliveries where problems were detected Following completion of the printing of the delivery log the ACE displays CLR SUMMARY LOG Clearing the log is accomplished by depressing the CLEAR key This action erases the old delivery information and resets the delivery drop number to zero If there were problems printing the trip report respond to CLR SUMMARY LOG by depressing the SELECT key This action does not alter the contents of the delivery information log Then repeat the steps necessary to print a trip report NOTE The PRT OUT OF PAPER and PRINTER OFF LINE error messages are only enabled when DEVICE ATTACHED is set to TM 295 ERR CHK 4 4 5 PRINT SETUP This function initiates the printing of the system Calibration and Configuration parameters Use the following procedure to print the Setup Report 1 DocNo HP 224 Press the RELEASE key on the printer keypad Insert the form into the slip printer tray with the ticket face up and the top of the form
75. quid is too hot or cold This message will appear in normal operation during cool down and after the delivery is complete The COMP RANGE OUT error message is reported by the Trip Report 3 5 6 PULSE FAILURE This error is displayed on PTB approved systems when the dual pulse output of the flowmeter does not agree in frequency phase and amplitude The PULSE FAILURE error is reported on the Trip Report NOTE The PRT OUT OF PAPER and PRINTER OFF LINE error messages are only enable when DEVICE ATTACHED is set to TM 295 ERR CHK 3 5 7 PRT OUT OF PAPER This message is displayed when an attached TM 295 ERR CHK printer runs out of paper during a print cycle When this error occurs insert a form into the printer and depress the PRINT key to generate the delivery ticket DocNo HP 224 13 ACE 3 6 ACE 3 5 8 PRINTER OFF LINE This message is displayed when an attached TM 295 ERR CHK printer does not respond to a print command To correct this er ror first check that the printer s power is on If the printer is turned on then check the wiring from the printer to the ACE Please see the SERVICE GUIDE section for other messages that may be displayed PUMP INTERLOCK OPTIONAL The ACE uses a cool own timer and a gas detection function GAS INHIBIT to enable or inhibit the PUMP INTERLOCK The Interlock Delay Countdown Timer is used to program the amount of time that should elapse before the pump can be started Before th
76. r 6 4 11 NEXT SERVICE DAY Use the CLEAR and PRINT keys to enter the next PMS due date 6 4 12 TRAILER NUMBER Use the CLEAR and PRINT keys to enter the trailer s ID number 6 4 13 DEVICE ATTACHED This setting selects the type of printer that is connected to the ACE Select from e 290 Use this setting for printers that do not respond to Error Checking commands and for TM 295 printers that are set to the non error checking mode Use this setting for ACE systems that do not have a printer attached e TM 295 ERR CHK Use this setting if the attached printer responds to the ESC command The ESC command returns the paper status of the printer Check your printer documentation for the ESC v command The return code for the presence of paper is hex value 1 Use this setting when the Hoffer supplied printer Epson TM 295 printer is configured for error checking Use the table below to configure the Epson TM 295 printer Figure 13 TM 295 Dip Switch Settings Switch TM 295 Function Non Error checking Error Checking ee 2030 ce oer ee prium 38 DocNo HP 224 6 4 14 BAUD RATE Baud rate is the speed that data is transferred between the ACE and the attached printer Both the ACE and the attached printer must be set for the same baud rate Use the PRINT key to select 9600 default 4800 2400 1200 600 300 150 75 6 4 1
77. r container with bold letters stating HANDLE WITH CARE e Clearly mark the box and paperwork with the RMA number e Ship the material back to HFC using the following address Hoffer Flow Controls Inc 107 Kitty Hawk Lane Elizabeth City NC 27909 USA 2 DocNo HP 224 1 4 3 ELECTRONIC SUBCOMPONENTS Electronic subcomponent refers to the printed circuit board or any other related electronic component The electronic component should be wrapped in a material conforming to MIL 81705 Type and packaged in a heat sealed bag conforming to MIL P 81997 These steps are necessary to protect the equipment from electrostatic charges that may occur during handling The packaged unit should then be marked with a sensitive electronic device caution label conforming to MIL STD 129 App endix C The equipment should then be wrapped in cushioning material and placed into a close fitting box conforming to PPP B 636 Domestic class The exterior shipping container should be marked with a sensitive electronic device caution label conforming to MIL STD 129 Appendix C 1 5 SPECIFICATIONS DocNo HP 224 Display 32 character alphanumeric LED backlit LCD supertwist display 0 3 character height Keypad 5 key Explosion Proof version 4 keys Optional Printer Operating temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Storage temperature 40 to 90 C 40 to 194 F Flowmeter input sensitivity 10 mVrms RF and bandpass fi
78. re Pressure e Density Non LPG systems e Vol Correction Factor LPG systems e Specific Gravity LPG systems e Time and Date e Audit Trail Cal Calibration e Audit Trail Con Configuration 10 1 5 DELIVERY COMPLETION Close the appropriate valves to stop the delivery The ACE does not allo w printing and trip recording if flowrate is present With the flow stopped obtain a printed ticket or record the final delivery total 58 DocNo HP 224 11 SYSTEM CHECKOUT 11 1 SYSTEM CHECKOUT PROCEDURE The ACE system accuracy may be verified by using flow and temperature simulators The required test equipment is as follows FLUID TYPE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LIN LOX LAR ACC11 TEMPERATURE SIMULATOR ACCSA COUNT TESTER DIGITAL MULTIMETER ACC36 TEMPERATURE SIMULATOR 45 PRESSURE SIMULATOR ACCSA COUNT TESTER DIGITAL MULTIMETER ACC62 TEMPERATURE SIMULATOR ACCSA COUNT TESTER DIGITAL MULTIMETER CO2 ACC15 TEMPERATURE SIMULATOR ACCSA COUNT TESTER DIGITAL MULTIMETER 11 1 1 Testing ACE CO2 Systems Prior to the beginning of testing for CO2 systems perform a printout of the s etup information as testing will require changes to the setup information Perform the following changes to the unit setup e Enter the MAINTENANCE mode Print the setup parameters Enterthe CALIBRATION mode and change the following parameters Set AVERAGE K FACTOR to 100 00 Set DEFAULT PRESSURE to 500 PSIA e Enter the CONFIGURATI
79. red the system resets and restores the Calibration and Configuration parameters to the factory defaults After the restoring operation the system returns to the OPERATING mode If an incorrect password is entered the system stays in the CONFIGURATION mode and returns to the RESTORE NEW UNIT display This function is not available on PTB approved ACE systems CAUTION FOR CALIBRATION AND CONFIGURATION MODE CHANGES TO BE UPDATED IN THE ACE MEMORY YOU MUST PLACE THE ACE BACK INTO THE OPERATING MODE ACE 40 DocNo HP 224 7 FIELD COMMISSIONING ACE Systems are setup at the factory A setup sheet accompanies shipment of each system Follow these instructions below to complete this review THE CALIBRATION AND CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS MUST BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO USING ACE FOR CUSTOMER DELIVERY DocNo HP 224 Apply power to the ACE system Enter the CALIBRATION mode by first pressing the MODE key twice Next enter the default factory password of 2001 using the CLEAR and PRINT keys After entering the password press the MODE again and the system enters the CALIBRATION mode Press the SELECT key and review each piece of calibration information against the factory setup sheet to insure accuracy Correct any discrepancies by using the PRINT and CLEAR keys to enter the correct calibration settings Upon reaching LOW FLOW LIMIT depress the MODE key to enter the CONFIGURATION mode Press the SELECT key and review each piece
80. rinter and repeat this step m After the ticket is printed the ACE returns to the operating state Press the RELEASE key on the printer to remove the ticket 3 7 2 DUPLICATE PRINTING e Should the ticket be illegible lost or jammed in the printer a duplicate ticket may printed by repeating the previous steps The words DUPLICATE TICKET are printed at the bottom of the ticket Duplicate tickets can be printed until the CLEAR key is pressed twice e Ifyou accidentally turn the ACE off before printing a delivery ticket return the power and the ACE will restore the reading at the time the unit was turned off DocNo HP 224 17 ACE 3 7 3 AUSTRIA APPROVED ACE SYSTEMS For Austria approved ACE systems there are sever al additional requirements for the printed delivery tickets Those requirements are 1 Ifthe pump is shut down due to the conditions listed in Section 3 6 3 the asterisks removed from the total See Table 2 Monitored Error Faults 2 Ifthe total that is accumulated when errors occurs during the delivery process exceeds the Maximum Allowable Error requirements the asterisks are removed from the total on the delivery ticket 3 Ifthe total that is accumulated during a delivery is less the Minimum D elivery quantity the asterisks are removed from the Delivery Ticket The Austria approved ACE systems uses the Flowmeter Size setting located in Configuration Mode to set the values for Minimum Fl
81. rlock Delay Countdown Timer is engaged the PUMP CLG 55 message is displayed Where is the number of minutes left in th e countdown period and ss is the number of seconds left in the countdown D Atthe end ofthe ofthe Interlock Delay countdown the system enables the Pump Interlock relay if liquid is present If gas is detected then the pump will wait until liquid is detected E Ifa GAS INHIBIT error occurs then the system inhibits the Pump Interlock after 2 second delay and waits until the fluid conditions returns to a liquid state After 14 DocNo HP 224 the fluid condition returns to a liquid state the ACE enables the Pump Int erlock relay During operation if at any time the temperature exceeds the Interlock Temperature Set point the ACE inhibits the Pump Interlock and resets the Pump Interlock Control 3 6 3 Austria Approved ACE Systems For Austria approved ACE systems therea several additional requirements for the pump interlock control They are 1 2 No errors are recorded during the first minute of operation The pump interlock is disabled when any monitored error occurs for more than one minute See Table 2 Monitored Error Faults The pump interlock is disabled when the flowrate is less then of the Minimum Flowrate value for more then one minute The pump interlock is disabled immediately on Probe Open and or Probe Short errors For a Pulse Failure error the pump inter lock is disable
82. rnately flash when something is wrong during a delivery These messages detect both system problems and errors in operation 3 5 1 LOW FLOW WARNING The flow rate has fallen below the limits of the LOW FLOW LIMIT set in the CALIBRATION mode It is normal to see this error message when cooling down and when sw itching over from recirculation to product delivery 3 5 2 HI FLOW WARNING Means that the flow rate has exceeded the maximum limits of the HIGH FLOW LIMIT set in the CALIBRATION MODE This message may also appear if the meter is being gas spun by cold gas This can occur even if the delivery total is inhibited by the gas cutout feature HI FLOW WARNING error is reported on the Trip Report 3 5 3 TWO PHASE WARNING Means that the liquid is approaching a point where it may contain bubbles which will cause over registration of the delivery total Here again it is normal to see this message while the meter is being cooled down 3 5 4 GAS INHIBIT ON Occurs when the conditions in the delivery reach a point where the meter system determines there is no longer liquid in th e meter run This message appears before and during cool down and after the delivery has been completed This is a normal part of a delivery If it happens during a delivery it is possible that the pump has lost prime GAS INHIBIT error is reported on the Trip Report 3 5 5 COMP RANGE OUT Means the fluid is out of accurate measurement range This occurs if the li
83. ruck mounted flow metering system designed to facilitate the delivery of cryogenic fluids The system uses an internal computer to accurately record and display deliveries in the required units An optional printer allows the system to off load delivery information and ACE setup pa rameters ACE has been designed to meet the requirements of the cryogenic metering section of NIST HANDBOOK 44 and OIML R 81 The ACE system microcontroller design enables the unit to be firmware upgradeable This allows the unit to meet the future needs of the cryogenics industry DESCRIPTION The system is composed of a turbine flowmeter electronics console a metering run mounted on the delivery truck and a optional printer The electronics portion of the ACE is provided in a small electronics encl osure with military style electrical fittings Instantaneous indication of the flowrate and flowing temperature is provided as well as a total flow indicator and an accumulative total indicator Temperature compensation is provided to allow for the proper delivery totals Optional versions are available which cover CO2 LH2 LNG ETHYLENE LPG and other products DocNo HP 224 1 ACE 1 3 PRECAUTIONS 1 4 1 3 1 STATIC ELECTRICITY The ACE uses high speed CMOS circuitry which is sensitive to static damage User should observe accepted safety practices for the handling of electronic devices All spare electronic parts are shipped in special packages to avoid
84. s e CONTROL Scrolls up through the display fields e PRINT Initiates the printing of tickets and logs the delivery information e CLEAR When pressed twice clears the most recent deliv ery total resets the ticket printing function and clears the internal error log ACE 10 DocNo HP 224 3 4 DISPLAY FIELDS The Delivery Total is the default field displayed in the Operatin g Mode Press the SELECT key to scroll to other fields in the Operating Mode The ACE automatically returns to the Delivery Total field in 30 seconds if no key is pressed Figure 5 Operating Mode flowchart Use SELECT key to scroll down through menus Use CONTROL key to scroll up through menus Not displayed on LPG systems Only displayed on LPG systems Only displayed on LPG systems DocNo HP 224 11 DELIVERY Y A ACCUM FLOWRA A Y MASS FLOWRATE Y A TEMPERATURE Y A PRESSURE DENSITY A SPECIFIC GRAVITY VOLUME CORRECTION FACTOR DATE Y A AUDIT TRAIL CAL AUDIT TRAIL CON ACE ACE 3 4 1 DELIVERY TOTAL During a delivery this field displays the total compensated equi valent delivery based on the units of measure selected in the CONFIGURATION mode 3 4 2 ACCUM TOTAL This field displays the
85. se delivery occurs when a vapor return or vapor balance line is used in conjunc with the liquid delivery line When the DUAL pipe method is selected the totalizer automatically deducts the displaced vapor from the delivered total 6 4 3 SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT Use the PRINT key to select the appropriate system of measurement for the d isplays of total flowrate density temperature and pressure e 0 S CUSTOMARY e METRIC 6 4 4 UNIT OF MEASURE To define the delivery units use the PRINT key to select VOL NBP e MASS e GAS NTP The delivery total displays the following units depending on the SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT and UNIT OF MEASURE settings UNITS U S CUSTOMARY METRIC VOL NBP GALLONS LITERS MASS POUNDS KILOGRAMS ACE 36 DocNo HP 224 6 4 5 K FACTOR M FACTOR METHOD The ACE offers two ways of calculating the volumetric flowrate The first uses the AVE RAGE K FACTOR M FACTOR from the flowmeter calibration data sheet The second LINEARIZED uses five Frequency K factor or Frequency M factor pairs from the flowmeter calibration data sheet The computer measures the flowmeter frequency and calculates the K factor M factor based on the table entries If the LINEARIZED K M factor method is chosen enter valid frequency and factor M factor pairs The LPG unit uses M factors all other units uses factors Use the PRINT key to select LINEARIZED K M e AVERAGE K M FACTOR 6 4 6 TEM
86. static damage Follow these precautions when servicing the equipment Once the ACE is installed grounded and interconnected the odds of static discharge damage are greatly reduced Should a malfunction due to static discharge be suspected it may be necessary to turn the power OFF and then ON after a 10 seconds delay to restore normal operation Low humidity environments increase the tential for static build up In these conditions the operator should touch a grounded conductive surface prior to touching controls on the ACE CAUTION ACE CONTAINS STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES STANDARD PRACTICES FOR STATIC SENSITIVE PARTS SHOULD BE OBSERVED 1 3 2 WELDING Welding should not be performed in close proximity to the ACE or its interconnecting cables If welding under these conditions must be performed disconnect all cables from the ACE Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT 1 4 1 SHIPPING AND HANDLING In the event of a malfunctioning system the following guidelines should be observed for the preparation and shipment of the unit in question Failure to do so may result in the material reaching its destination damaged 1 4 2 COMPLETE ACE UNIT fitis determined that the entire ACE unit needs to be returned for service follow these steps e Wrap the complete unit in a cushioning type of material e Secure the wrapped unit in a commercial grade shipping container e abelthe exterio
87. total compensated amount of product metered since this field was last cleared 3 4 3 FLOWRATE Displays the volumetric flowrate in GAL MIN or LIT MIN dependent on the setting of SYS OF MEASURE 3 4 4 FLOWRATE Displays the mass flowrate of the product in LBS MIN or KG MIN dependent on the setting of SYS OF MEASURE 3 4 5 TEMPERATURE During a delivery this field displays the temperature of the fluid If a temperature probe is not in use or fails the unit displays the Default Temperature stored in the CALIBRATION mode 3 4 6 PRESSURE This field displays fluid pressure if a pressure transmitter is used If a pressure transmitter is not in use or fails the unit displays the default pressure stored in the CALIBRATION mode 3 4 7 DENSITY During a delivery this field displays the fluid density based on the method of compensation 3 4 8 TIME Displays the time of day 3 4 9 DATE Displays the date 3 4 10 AUDIT TRAIL CAL Displays the audit number last used This field increments by one whenever the CALIBRATION mode is entered and settings are changed Service personnel can not modify this field 3 4 11 AUDIT TRAIL CONF Displays the audit number last used This field increments by one an ytime that the CONFIGURATION mode is entered and settings are changed Service personnel can not modify this field 12 DocNo HP 224 3 5 WARNING MESSAGES DURING DELIVERIES ACE has a number of warning messages which may alte
88. upon 1 receipt of Purchaser s written instructions and ii the cost of transportation If Purchaser does not respond within 30 days after notice from HFC the goods will be disposed of in HFC s discretion HFC does not warrant these goods to meet the requirements of any safety code of any state municipality or any other jurisdiction and purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatsoever resulting from the use thereof whether used singly or in combination with other machines or apparatus This warranty shall not apply to any HFC goods or parts thereof which have bee repaired outside HFC s factory or altered in any way or have been subject to misuse negligence or accident or have not been operated in accordance with HFC s printed instructions or have been operated under conditions more severe than or otherwise exceeding those set forth in the specifications for such goods THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTLY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HFC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OF LOSS OF USE OF THE GOODS WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING THIS EXCLUSION FROM LIABILITY EMBRACES THE PURCHASER S EXPENSES FOR DOWNTIME DAMAGES FOR WHICH THE PURCHASER MAY BE LIABLE TO OTHER PERSONS DAMAGES TO PROPERTY AND INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON HFC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR A
89. y to program the numerical values representing the frequencies For proper operation all frequencies must be programmed with one digit afte the decimal point 234 5 30 DocNo HP 224 5 4 8 K M FACTORS 1 5 K M Factors 1 5 are the flowmeter characteristics used to calibrate the ACE system when the system FLOW CAL METHOD is set to LINEARIZE On LPG systems Factors specified in units of PULSES GALLON On the LPG system the M FACTOR is unit less 5 4 9 DATA AVERAGE The DATA AVERAGE feature is used to smooth out readings for the flow rate temperature and pressure that may fluctuate due to rapidly changing conditions Valid data average entries are 01 to 99 The unit will average data before displays are updated for the number of times data average is set The lower the data average number the faster the display responds to changing conditions The higher the data average number the slower the A CE responds to changing conditions 5 4 10 PULSE WEIGHT The pulse weight is the calibration factor used for the pulse output option It represents the amount of mass in pounds for pulse out Use the CLEAR and PRINT keys to enter the desired pulse weight The maximum pulse output rate is 123 pulses per second The pulse weight determines the amount of delivery total in pounds that each output pulse represents A pulse weight of 1 0 makes each pulse equal to a one pound of the delivery total 1 e 1 pulse 1 pound

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