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2. Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Erorcue 5 0 5 5 5 LL x 4 f O Qmax 100 110 Information Adjust method Adjustfactor Adjust parameter Displayed error curves based on progam data after write to device data are valid Show direction Omax n h 7000 v Show points E Eror curve w coefficients factors forward min n h E Points as found unadiusted C revers SH fi ER Points as left adiustedl Fig 3 6 Graphic display of error adjustment by a constant factor Adjustment using a polynomial The following polynomials are implemented in the FLOWSIC600 firmware in order to provide for a flow specific adjustment of the error characteristic E Q a5Q a407 ao a1Q a Q 1 8sample points E Q a4Q a a Q a Q 2 7 sample points E Q ao a Q a Q 3 6 sample points The adjustment using a polynomial must only be used if the minimum number of sample points for finding the polynomial coefficients in the range to be calibrated have been determined Activate Polynomal in the method window enter the parameters into the appropriate fields as decribed above and activate the Calculate adjust button The button Show curve creates an image like Fig 3 7 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 43 FLOWSIC600 Using the program Software Manual Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter
3. AGC warning Warning limit for maximum permitted AGC Warning VOS Warning limit for maximum variation among the individual path s velocity of sound SNR warning Warning limit for minimum permitted Signal Noise Ratio Analog output Output value Measured variable which shall be output as a measured value through the analog output channel Physical value at 4 mA Lower range limit AOLow Physical value at 20 mA Upper range limit AOHigh Output current in case of Output current must be outside the measuring range 4 20 mA recommendation 22 an alarm mA Attenuation T90 Response time T90 in s for the output of the analog signal Replacement Temperature fix Gas temperature value is used for the Reynolds correction after initialisation values Pressure fix Gas pressure value is used for the Reynolds correction after initialisation Compressibility fix Gas compressibility value is used after initialisation if normalisation function is implemented LCD Language Language selection for the display at the SPU Line contents Assignment of measured values to the display lines 40 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual Using the program FLOWSIC600 7 7 f f f f fT z i UM Ez b pP 7 C GCGCCO C C amp 7 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Group of parameters Pa
4. 8 86 Ex EE EE E EE Fig 3 3 Device parameters tab Authorised operator password level The following table provides an overview of individual parameters and their functions Group of parameters Calibration Frequency output Parameter Description Flow offset Enter an offset for the flows LowFlowCutoff Limit for low flow rates which shall not be indicated AdjustFactorForward Linear correction factor in positive direction of flow AdjustFactorReverse Linear correction factor in negative direction of flow Output value Measured variable which shall be output as a frequency through the pulse output channel Pulse value Adjustment variant 1 Pulse value to adjust the output frequency f Output frequency in Hz Qa c K K Pulse value 3600 Qac Flow rate under operating conditions Q max at 5 kHz Adjustment variant 2 Maximum flow rate at the upper frequency limit of the pulse output f Output frequency in Hz Ong 5 khz 3600 K Pulse value K Qmax Maximum flow rate under operating conditions PulseUpdateRate Update rate of the pulse output 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 39 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Using the program Software Manual Group of parameters Parameter Description Frequency output Output mode Configuration of the digital outputs DOO a
5. Wrong COM port at the PC Select a different COM port in the Connect to dialog box Device wrongly addressed Make sure the device address selected in the Connect to dialog box corresponds with the device address of the FLOWSIC600 If connection has failed try connecting to device address O RS232 connection cable defective Check cable continuity Find out whether or not rxd and txd conductors must be crossed in the cable see Section RS485 connection cable defective Check cable continuity Converter does not support the automatic simulation of the modem control signals RTS and CTS Use a different interface converter such as ADAM 4520 see Sections and 2 1 4 Wrong baud rate selection at the converter Make sure FLOWSIC600 and converter operate at the same baud rate Use a converter with automatic baud rate detection FLOWSICO6OO service port defective Contact the manufacturer RS232 cable too long Make sure the cable is no longer than 5 m RS485 cable too long Make sure the cable is no longer than 1 000 m Power supply of the laptop port insufficient for the converter only applies to laptop users in conjunction with converters supplied through the serial port Use a converter with external power supply Install MEPAFLOW6OO0 on a desktop PC and try again to establish a connection No COM port available in the Connect to dialog box All COM ports of the
6. Path diagnosis e SystemControl SystemStatus Status 1 Status2 Status3 Status 4 Error 1 Error 2 Error 3 Error 4 e AGC 1AB AGC 1BA AGC 2AB AGC 2BA AGC 3AB AGC 3BA AGC 4AB AGC ABA e SystemStatusActuel Status 1 Actuel Status 2 Actuel Status 3 Actuel Status 4 Actuel MaxPos 1AB MaxPos 1BA MaxPos 2AB MaxPos 2BA MaxPos 3AB MaxPos 3BA MaxPos 4AB MaxPos 4BA Max 1AB Max 1BA Max 2AB Max 2BA Max 3AB Max 3BA Max 4AB Max 4BA Pretime 1AB Pretime 1BA Pretime 2AB Pretime 2BA Pretime 3AB Pretime 3BA Pretime 4AB Pretime 4BA Flowrate FlowrateBase e AvgVelSound AvgVelGas e AvgC 1AvgC 2AvgC 3AvgC 4 e AvgV 1AvgV 2Avgv 3Avgv 4 SNR 1AB SNR 1BA SNR 2AB SNR 2BA SNR 3AB SNR 3BA SNR 4AB SNR 4BA e C1C2 C3 CA e V1 V2 V3 V4 e Time 1AB Time 1BA Time 2AB Time 2BA Time 3AB Time 3BA Time 4AB Time 4BA e MSE 1AB MSE 1BA MSE 2AB MSE 2BA MSE 3AB MSE 3BA MSE 4AB MSE 4BA TimeEdge 1AB TimeEdge 1BA TimeEdge 2AB TimeEdge 2BA TimeEdge 3AB TimeEdge 3BA TimeEdge 4AB TimeEdge 4BA TimeModel 1AB TimeModel 1BA TimeModel 2AB TimeModel 2BA TimeModel 3AB TimeModel 3BA TimeModel 4AB TimeModel 4BA RxFreq 1AB RxFreq 1BA RxFreq 2AB RxFreq 2BA RxFreq 3AB RxFreq 3BA RxFreq 4AB RxFreq 4BA RxWith 1AB RxWith 1BA RxWith 2AB RxWith 2BA RxWith 3AB RxWith 3BA RxWith 4AB RxWith 4BA e RxAmp 1AB RxAmp 1BA RxAmp 2AB RxAmp 2BA RxAmp 3AB RxAmp 3BA RxAmp 4AB RxAmp 4BA ProfileFac
7. SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 45 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter A 3 1 5 Service password level only Using the program Software Manual Test the output current at the analog output with an ammeter Take care for the hardware configuration and wiring of the analog output passive or active see also Service Manual Enter a test value in Hz in the input box in the Pulse output field Test the output frequency at the pulse output with an a frequency tester or oscilloscope Take care for the wiring specifications of the pulse output depending on the hardware configuration NAMUR or OpenCollector In both cases the output acts as a non potential contact and does not produce an active signal without additional connection see also Service Manual Using the test buttons of the Electr Satus DO window you can check the switch satus of the diital outputs DO The following states are possible green closed black open grey Output is not assigned as a status output Path diagnosis tab This tab provides all information that characterises the condition of a measuring path This tab is divided into the fields Status signal display Measured values and Parameters Measured values and parameters are only shown for one path at a time Select the desired path in the Set diagnosis for field in the bottom right corner of the screen win MepaFlow 2 2 05 C XPr
8. This tab allows to log device internal measuring data These measuring data are read out by the MEPAFLOW600 control program and saved in a session file These data can be exported from the session file into a structured ASCII file by selecting the item Session history from the File menu see page 30 Win MepaFlow 2 2 05 C Programme SICK ME PAFLOW600_ 2 2 05 DEFAULT SF gt gt Mode Factory access File Connection Operating Mode Monitors Options Help Det AAGE e IL W 5X Measuring values Device parameters Device diagnosis Path diagnosis Device logbook Log Trend Flash tool Factory settings SICK MAIHAK Aa Registers description 700 ENEEIUmmggggi 7004 1 PcDae PCTine Fowse RRO veel Ciim cts oe NNENHENEMI 1 0 015 Trend Add Remove register a Se ee a Ce 4 Fig 3 12 Log trend tab The inquired measuring data can be displayed in a table or trend diagram Use the Trend Log table button to switch between the two display modes Configuring the data recorder Click on the Add remove register button to select the measuring variables to be visualised see Fig 3 13 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual Selection Add button or double click on the entry Using the program FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Add Remove reg
9. o eS Adjust forward 1 00000 Fig 2 15 Calibration on the Device parameters tab Enter the smallest volumetric flow you want to display Setting the calibration parameters If a FLOWSIC6O0 is calibrated after delivery under high pressure the parameters Adjust factor forward and Adjust factor reverse must be adapted see Fig 2 15 These factors are used by the FLOWSIC6OO to calculate the output volumetric flow Q cai from the measured values Q Positive volumetric flows Q ca Adjust factor forward Q fQ 20 Negative volumetric flows Q ca Adjust factor reverse Q fQ O0 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual General FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Configuring the substitution values Depending on the actual process conditions temperature and pressure dependence are compensated by the FLOWSIC6OO The gas pressure and temperature parameters which are needed for this compensation are used as start values after device initialisation gt Select the Device parameters tab Temperature fixed 293 15 Fig 2 16 Substitution values on the Device parameters tab gt Enter the average operating pressure and temperature in the input boxes Pressure fix and Temperature fix 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 23 FLOWSIC600 General Software
10. 03 2007 Software Manual About this document FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter About this document Note IMPORTANT WARNING 8 010 543 03 2007 Note This Software Manual describes the control and configuration program MEPAFLOW600 for the Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter FLOWSIC6OO It contains general information about system configuration and diagnosis options Additional information and is available from your SICK MAIHAK representative Information on the operation of the FLOWSIC600 can be found in the Operating Manual of the measuring system The FLOWSIC600 documentation further includes for specially trained staff only e Service Manual Extraction Tool Operating Manual Symbols used in this document To provide information about special features of the equipment and further recommendations Important To indicate potential dangers to the equipment and possible functional impairment Warning To indicate potential dangers to the operating staff in particular due to electrical equipment and improper use of the equipment Always observe such warnings as they aim to protect you from serious injuries Read Warning notes carefully and follow them strictly Always read this manual carefully before carrying out any work on the equipment Always comply with any safety instructions and warnings SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 5 FLOWSIC600 Safety instructions Software Manual Ultrasonic Ga
11. Derice pameten Aimer Device diagrams Path dingross Device logbook Lag Trend Fin tect Tabs SICKIMAIHAK Dialog area Status bar Fig 2 9 Program interface on the Service password level 2 3 1 Tabs Detailed description see Availability and content of the tabs depend on the selected password level Section 3 1 Tab Password level Content Measured Operator Display of currently measured values of flow rate flow velocity sound velocity indication of system values Authorised status display of forward and reverse volume counters as well as forward and reverse error volume operator counters Service Additionally display of current measured values of flow velocity sound velocity error rate gain and signal to noise ratio of the individual paths Device Operator Display of parameters for calibration frequency output digital outputs LCD warning limit analog parameters output replacement values path failure compensation Authorised Display and input of parameters for calibration frequency output digital outputs LCD warning limit operator analog output replacement values path failure compensation Service Display of device identification parameters display and input of all parameters for meter set up process parameters meter body limits profile correction calibration pulse and analog outputs path values 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany Al
12. Physical memory elements do not need to be replaced A detailed description about updating the device software by help of the flash tool and the Service Interface Adapter is to find in the Service Manual section 9 4 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 51 FLOWSIC600 Using the program Software Manual Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 3 2 Data recorder A data recorder is implemented in the MEPAFLOW600 program The recorder functions are controlled through the icons shown in Fig 3 15 which are designed like generally accepted pictograms for similar functions Hm e I M P Fig 3 15 Data recorder icons Recorder functions can be used on any tab Data records logged with the recorder are saved in the session file and can be analysed afterwards in two different ways 1 Export into a structured ASCII file through the export function in the Session history in the File menu 2 Replaying the tab contents on the user interface 3 2 1 Data logging To log the data content of a tab call up the tab and click on the Start logging icon red circle The saving of the individual data records is indicated in the status bar of the program Click on the Stop logging icon to stop data logging The following table lists data which are automatically selected by the recorder for logging and saved Tab Data content for logging Measured values e SystemControl SystemStatus Status 1 Status2 Status3
13. xl 100 110 Information Adjust method Polynomial gt Points and coefficients factors not in directly mathematic relation Adjust parameter Displayed error curves based on progam data after write to device data are valid Show direction Bmax m h fi 000 Iv Show points ER Eror curve w coefficients factors forward Omin nh J Points as found unadiusted C revers min n h fi EE Points as left fadiusted Fig 3 7 Graphic display of error adjustment by polynomal correction Adjustment using piece wise linear adjustment This adjustment method is carried out just as the polynomial adjustment In this method the error is corrected exactly to zero at the individual calibration points Now a linear interpolation and error correction is carried out between the individual calibration points Activate Piece wise in the method window enter the parameters into the appropriate fields as decribed above and activate the Calculate adjust button The button Show curve creates an image like Fig 3 8 The method Piece wise linear adjustment is not approved for use at custody transfer applications by the german PTB 44 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual Using the program FLOWSIC600 a S Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter xl 100 110 Information Adjust method Piece wise Adjust parameter Displayed error curves based on progam data after write
14. MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual General FLOWSIC600 2 1 6 Use the Windows Exploerer Win Commander or similar administration program or select the Run command from the Start menu MEPAFLOWOOO software installation Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter The software must be installed on the PC before it can operate For this insert the product CD which is attached to the FLOWSIC6OO0 when it is delivered into the appropriate drive Folllow the Auto Start Menue or start the file FLOWSIC600 R CD After that the user is guided automatically CJ Documents cJ Drawings cJ MEPA 3 USB DONGLE ar505deu ar505enu PackageForTheWeb Stub PackageForTheWeb Stub InstallShield Software Corporation InstallShield Software Corporation BK FLOWSIC600_R_CD E MFC Anwendung FLOWSIC600 R CD MAHAK semfol Fig 2 5 Files on the Product CD CJ MEPA lindextable Datei 3 KB autorun z Setup Informationen 1 KB 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 13 FLOWSIC600 General Software Manual Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 22 2 2 1 You must enter a password for access to the authorised operator and service levels passwords for access levels 1 and 2 can be found in the device documentation 2 2 2 Establishing a connection You can run the program after successful installation by selecting the MEPAFLOW600 entry i
15. PC or laptop are occupied by other devices modems IRDA interfaces etc Use the Device Manager of the Windows Control Panel to release a COM port Slow signal transmission and screen refreshing PC does not meet the hardware requirements Upgrade your PC or replace it by a suitable model Electromagnetic interference in the communication line Apply additional shielding measures Separate the signal cable from power cables No display of measured values in the MEPAFLOW600 MEPAFLOWOOO does not support the current device software Contact the manufacturer Either use an earlier MEPAFLOW version or update the FLOWSIC6OO firmware 16 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual General FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 2 3 Navigating the program The MEPAFLOW600 control program was developed as an application software based on Microsoft Windows The control elements used i e buttons menu bars dialog boxes are designed to correspond with generally used Windows elements The program interface is generally divided into five parts menu bar tool bar icons tabs dialog area and status bar Menu bar ist MepaFlow 3 2 00 D 2_Flowsic 600 0_DOKUMENTATION Redesig oftwarehandbuch Gas station 007 fs Jalxi B File Connection Operating Mode Monitors Options Help Tool bar p Osis Bas AS OR mor iM im mM Tabs Meesuma values
16. Sewce Erm 99 Fig 3 1 Measured values tab Service password level The Flow rate history field shows the trend of the actual flow rate If you use the cursor in the trend display you can show the average flow rate and the low and high peaks In addition actual values of flow rate flow velocity and velocity of sound as well as the system status code are displayed in the Current values field The status code represents an addition of current error and warning bits If you click on the Display button all error information and warning messages are shown in detail see Fig 3 2 The meaning of the individual bits is explained in the Service Manual 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 37 FLOWSIC600 Using the program Software Manual in Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 3 12 Monitor System state Monitor System state iF Pet sys Swemseregse Pi P2 Po Pa Panser regises Ow Systemconrolregiter Measure mode Measure valid Warming AGC Deviation B Path 1 deactived Reduced accuracy Warming AGC Limit B Path 2 deactived Path 3 deactived Path 4 deactived Path error 1 Divide by Zero Path 1 checkcycle Path error 2 MAX too big mw Path 2 checkcycle Path error 3 MAX too small mw Path 3 checkcycle a 3 unes i EEC esee eic KH Ez s JG Path error o EEPROM Error MAXPOS too late 10 Parameter invalid Reserved 2 11 Reserved SNR exceeds
17. digit Maximum signal amplitude AGC dB Reception amplification MSE o E Adaption error SNR dB Signal to noise ratio SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 47 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 48 Using the program Parameters Software Manual The following table provides an overview of all parameters shown on this tab and their meanings Parameter Unit Description TxFreq Down Hz Frequency of the signal transmitted downstream transducer A Range 100 000 00 300 000 0 TxPeriods Down no unit Total number of signal periods to be transmitted downstream Range 3 0 6 0 TxPhase Down no unit Point of time periods at which a phase swap occurs in the signal transmitted downstream Range 3 0 6 0 TimeOffset Down S Transit time downstream TxFreq Up Hz Frequency of the signal transmitted upstream Range 100 000 00 300 000 0 TxPeriods Up no unit Total number of signal periods to be transmitted upstream transducer B Range 3 0 6 0 TxPhase Up no unit Point of time periods at which a phase swap occurs in the signal transmitted upstream Range 3 0 6 0 Time Offset Up S Transit time upstream ZeroPhase Up no unit Zero phase position of the received signal upstream ZeroPhase Down no unit Zero phase position of the received signal downstream Path disabled no unit Path function turned on off Path check mode no unit Check mode enabled Continuous mode no
18. limit WE onmes Mesimum Reretions 13 MT psPE Time plausibility Reset path conditions 1 Mg Pethcompensaton ved DSP Parameter eror Fig 3 2 System status monitor The Accumulated volume counters field provides information about the gas volumes transported in the two directions of flow as well as the error volumes in the two directions Device parameters tab This tab shows all FLOWSIC600 parameters and provides the possibility to change these parameters The parameters shown depend on the selected password level in order to avoid maladjustment due to insufficient knowledge of the device see Section 2 3 1 The FLOWSIC600 must be set to the configuration mode to be able to modify parameters The input boxes will change from an inactive to an active condition To modify a parameter simply double click into the desired input box enter the new value and apply your changes to the device by pressing ENTER Parameter modifications are saved in the current session and in the FLOWSIC600 logbook 38 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual Using the program FLOWSIC600 REE M B Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter DE Ume AROAUse iIMNH x Messrs values Device parameters Adustmert Device dagroes Dewce logbook Log Trend SICK MAIHAK 10000 oE Bp e ET E wem e o 000 mm m pat Jom
19. with the help of the data recorder integrated into the MEPAFLOW600 program see Section 3 2 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual General FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Data consistency The MEPAFLOW600 program checks whether or not the configuration saved in the session file is identical to that stored in the connected FLOWSIC600 when you open a session file If differences are detected the dialog box shown in Fig 2 27 will appear It contains a list of all deviating parameters Liste der unterschiedlichen Register mee cese ee pesa p ees pese Fig 2 27 Consistency check session configuration device configuration You can now decide The parameters stored in the FLOWSIC600 are valid Device is valid button The parameters stored in the session file are valid Session is valid button The session file is not associated with the FLOWSIC600 Cancel If you click on the Apply to registers button to apply the parameters of the valid system to the other system 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 33 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 34 2 5 3 IMPORTANT 2 5 4 2 5 5 2 5 6 2 5 7 2 5 8 General Software Manual Program language file The available program interface languages are managed in the language file MEPA LNG This file contains any text modules in the available languages
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21. If you select Offline the program will be run without establishing an online communication line to the FLOWSIC600 The MODBUS protocol implemented in the device generally accepts bus wiring so that you must assign the FLOWSIC600 a device address see Fig 2 7 All FLOWSIC600 are delivered with the device address 1 The program will automatically try to communicate with a FLOWSIC6OO on the specified device address through the serial port It will start communication at a pre set baud rate of 9600 Baud If a connection can be established the program will test higher baud rates one after another If communication attempts fail at any of the tested baud rates the program will suggest to search for alternative device addresses Warning 3520 Search device with boardcast address 0 Only for one device on ModBus 1 Nein AN Device with given address not found Fig 2 8 Warning The device firmware is programmed to allow communication with any FLOWSICG6O0 on the general address O in addition to the address set on the individual device This option shall only be used if there is just one direct connection between a FLOWSIC600 and the PC The reaction of further devices connected on the bus on a broadcast command may affect the results of this attempt The Measured values tab will be opened on successful connection Support in case of communication problems The table below shall help you in case of
22. Manual Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 2 5 Data saving concept 2 5 1 General The data saving concept shown below forms the basis for the data management 600 Program Program Temporary initialisation language session file file file Device Memory Memory Mepa INI configuration image image file EEPROM FLASH Parameters Firmware DEEP TSK E et eg lt q Exporting to the hard disk Fig 2 17 Data saving concept COF 2 5 2 Session file session concept The MEPAFLOW600 device management is based on the session concept described below Functions terms Session The term session includes controlling monitoring data collecting and configuration activities of a FLOWSIC600 with the help of the MEPAFLOW600 program All major operations in the program during a session are automatically logged by the software and are available for later offline reading and analysis 24 O SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual 8 010 543 03 2007 General FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Session file If you start a new session the session file will be generated All operations performed on a certain device with the help of MEPAFLOW600 after a session is opened are saved in this file Session files have the extension FSF Device management A session opened for a certain device only contains information about this device New
23. SOFTWARE MANUAL FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter II SICK Analyzers and Process Instrumentation MAIHAK Software Manual Content 8 010 543 03 2007 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter About this documennt 1 4 rere rrr rere nnne nn esn nta su ananas Unna ununun nnana anann 5 Safety instructions eec 6 Geen ad eeu 9 PER COrir me 9 2 1 1 Nutz anie Pf i e 9 2 1 2 Compatibility 200 caveat tec ct ot a eee tes Sie 2 1 3 Communication through the RS232 port of the FLOWSIC600 2 1 4 USB COMMUNICATION aaro isotopes MEL La 2 1 5 Installing the software driver for the interface adapter ss 2 1 6 MEPAFLOWSOOO software installation ete eseetennnttnnntttnnas 2 2 Establishing a connection rrr rere re rr rr rrr nr renean an snsnsnsnsn nasa sesasU sa sEuEuS 14 2 2 1 Mora Rope 14 2 2 2 Establishing a connection to the FLOWSIC600 ou eesssssssssssscseesseescseessseesesteecsateesentessnass 14 2 2 3 Support in case of communication problems setenta 15 2 3 Navigating the program ener re rr rerer terere rena ta tasa aananan an an sn nEnEsEsDsE sU nannan nnna 17 2 3 1 TaS
24. Status 4 Error 1 Error 2 Error 3 Error 4 e AGC 1AB AGC 1BA AGC 2AB AGC 2BA AGC 3AB AGC 3BA AGC 4AB AGC 4BA Vbatt Level e ForwardVolume ForwardVolumeErr ReverseVolume ReverseVolumeErr EventRegister Flowrate FlowrateBase e AvgVelSound AvgVelGas e AvgC 1AvgC 2AvgC 3AvgC 4 e AvgV 1AvgV 2Avgv 3Avgv 4 SNR 1AB SNR 1BA SNR 2AB SNR 2BA SNR 3AB SNR 3BA SNR 4AB SNR 4BA Device parameters e SystemControl SystemStatus Status 1 Status2 Status3 Status 4 Error 1 Error 2 Error 3 Error 4 e AGC 1AB AGC 1BA AGC 2AB AGC 2BA AGC 3AB AGC 3BA AGC 4AB AGC 4BA Flowrate FlowrateBase e AvgVelSound AvgVelGas AvgC 1AvgC 2AvgC 3AvgC 4 e AvgV 1AvgV 2AvgV 3AvgV 4 SNR 1AB SNR 1BA SNR 2AB SNR 2BA SNR 3AB SNR 3BA SNR 4AB SNR 4BA Device diagnosis e SystemControl SystemStatus Status 1 Status2 Status3 Status 4 Error 1 Error 2 Error 3 Error 4 e AGC 1AB AGC 1BA AGC 2AB AGC 2BA AGC 3AB AGC 3BA AGC 4AB AGC 4BA TestFreqForward TestFreqReverse ActualFreq Flowrate FlowrateBase AvgVelSound AvgVelGas e AvgC 1AvgC 2AvgC 3AvgC 4 e AvgV 1AvgV 2AvgV 3AvgV 4 SNR 1AB SNR 1BA SNR 2AB SNR 2BA SNR 3AB SNR 3BA SNR 4AB SNR 4BA AOTest AOCurrent 52 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual Using the program FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Tab Data content for logging
25. W6OO Select Offline from the interface dropdown list in the Connect to dialog box Open the existing session file associated with the FLOWSIC600 by selecting Open session from the File menu Modify the parameters as desired The parameters are automatically saved in the session file If the changed session file is opened during the next connection non conformance of parameters saved in the session file and the information stored in the FLOWSIC600 will be detected automatically You can confirm the validity of the changed parameters saved in the session file and upload them to the measuring system see also Fig 2 27 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 29 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 30 General Software Manual Session history You can monitor and analyse the history of a session including all operations data logging events etc at any time by selecting Session history from the File menu It is necessary to open the session file associated with the FLOWSIC600 to be able to use this function You may analyse a session while the program is connected to the device online or later i e without a connection to the device offline If you want to use the offline option you must select Offline from the interface dropdown list in the Connect to dialog box when you start MEPAFLOW6OO Then open the associated session file by selecting Open session from the File menu The
26. as follows Switch the FLOWSIC600 to the configuration mode see Fig 2 11 Select the Device parameters tab Enter the adjustment values for the pulse output and analog output Carry out other operations if necessary e g data logging parameter modifications etc Switch the FLOWSIC600 to the measurement mode If you have finished the operating activities you can exit the session To do this save the default session file as an ordinary session file by selecting Save session from the File menu You will be asked if you want to save the current default session under a new name Question 3574 9 The current session is a default session Do you want rename default session ten Fig 2 22 Rename default session dialog Click on Yes and enter a session file name You have now created an ordinary session file for your session The name of a session file should be associated with the FLOWSIC6OO it relates to e g serial no measuring point no etc The session file can be used and managed during the entire life of the device even if it is modified or reinstalled somewhere else Session files automatically receive the extension FSF You may save the EEPROM and FLASH code segment and the current logbook if any when saving the session SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual General FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 2 Continuing an existi
27. box Select an entry with the mouse and open it to replay that log The control program will change to the corresponding tab and shows an activity bar to control the replay functions Play record 1 14 2 Fig 3 17 Replay log activity bar This activity bar allows you to navigate the data log In addition the tool bar provides icons to start the first previous next and last record See Fig 2 10 The logged measured values will be visualised in the displays of the tabs when you play the log so that you can simulate and analyse the device conditions afterwards without a direct connection to the device In addition all monitors in the Monitors menu can be activated while you play a log so that you can analyse major diagnosis data at the same time e g velocity of sound AGC These data can be exported into an ASCII export file by selecting the item Session history from the File menu See page 30 54 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 FLOWSIC600 SICK MAIHAK worldwide You will find our local subsidiary or agency at www sick maihak com 8 010 543 2007 03 V1 0 Your local sales and service partner SICK MAIHAK GmbH Analyzers and Process Instrumentation SICK MAI HAK Nimburger Str 11 79276 Reute Germany www sick maihak com Phone 49 7641 469 0 Fax 49 7641 469 11 49 info sick maihak sick de Analyzers and Process Instrumentation
28. communication errors between the PC and the FLOWSIC600 Problem Possible reason Remedy No communication between MEPAFLOW600 and FLOWSIC600 FLOWSIC6OO power supply defective Check voltage at the terminals 1 2 in the terminal box of the FLOWSIC600 using a multimeter reading must be between 12 and 30 V Replace the power supply unit if necessary Voltage reversal at the FLOWSIC6G00 e Make sure the power supply unit of the FLOWSIC600 power supply is connected in accordance with the marking inside the terminal box Converter power supply defective Check voltage at the converter using a multimeter only applies to converters with external e Compare with the manufacturer specifications power supply Replace the power supply unit if necessary Wrong RS485 wiring Make sure the signal conductor of the converter is connected to terminal 33 Make sure the signal conductor of the converter is connected to terminal 34 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 15 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter General Software Manual Problem Possible reason Remedy No communication between MEPAFLOW600 and FLOWSIC600 Wrong RS232 wiring Make sure wining is in accordance with Section and 2 1 4 Make sure the signal reception conductor is connected with the signal transmission conductor and vice versa txd and rxd crossed see also Section
29. ction Navigating the program Basic settings Data saving concept Software Manual General 8 010 543 03 2007 2 1 2 1 1 Note 2 1 2 2 1 3 General FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Installation System requirements The software requires a PC system with Windows 95 98 Me 2000 or NT and e 32 MB RAM e 266 MHz Pentium processor Free serial port e SVGA 800x600 compatible graphics card In addition an RS485 RS232 converter capable of handling baud rates of up to 51 600 kbit and automatic signal direction switch is required for direct connection of the FLOWSIC600 with the serial port of the PC The MEPAFLOW60O0 software does not support the modem signal direction control signals of the serial interface RTS CTS Compatibility The MEPAFLOW version 3 x software can not be used for older Firmware Hardware versions The following MEPA Firmware version are compatible Version 2 x x for devices with Firmware version 2 x x Version 3 x x for devices with Firmware version 3 x x Communication through the RS232 port of the FLOWSIC600 The serial port is wired to correspond with the RS485 standard External devices are connected through a shielded twisted pair cable The connections are marked and and are connected 1 1 i e on the FLOWSIC600 is connected with on the converter on the FLOWSIC600 with on the converter Other commonly used labels for th
30. d I A UoAo nUY 1 H Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 2 1 4 USB communication IMPORTANT If the PC or laptop used to control the FLOWSICG6O00 does not have an RS232 serial port you may use the USB The interface adapter is designed to allow both direct access to the flash memory and the use of the serial interface using the MODBUS protocol LED will be green if the PC uploads LED will be orange if the PC receives data to the FLOWSICGOO0 data from the FLOWSIC600 USB port for direct PC connection 2E 334 SICK MAIHAK 337 i Schnittstellenadapter C Art Nr 20407 18 Service 10 pole connector for connection to the electronics block e Fig 2 3 Service interface adapter USB Rev2 order no 2040718 Achtung For connection with increased safety chose the corresponding connection adapter e g STAHL 9185 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 11 FLOWSIC600 General Software Manual r aaam Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 2 1 5 Installing the software driver for the interface adapter Note The interface adapter can only be used on PCs which run under the operating systems Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows XP Plug in the USB connector at the PC The operating system will signal to have found new hardware Insert the FLOWSICG00 CD ROM which is included in the delivery and follow the
31. e entire life of the devices If you use this function with care these data provide information over years on the condition of the device at each point of time you have carried out actions on the device A sample scenario is illustrated below Sample session scenario 1 Installation of a FLOWSIC600 first session After mechanical and electrical installation of the measuring system the output channels of the FLOWSIC600 are adjusted in accordance with the local requirements and the functions of the device are initially tested with the help of the control program The following activities should be executed after starting a new session Run the MEPAFLOWGOO program and enter the password for access level 1 If the program has established a data connection you will be asked whether or not you wish to continue the previous session 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 27 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter See Section Session history and following 28 Note General Software Manual Question 3565 9 Open last session D Programme MEPA MEP4 FLOW600 test FSF Fig 2 21 Open previous session dialog Click on No as you want to create a new session Select New session from the File menu The program creates a new default session file and logs the activities listed in the table on page 27 during the session You can now adjust the output channels Proceed
32. e printer selection menu Exit Terminates the program after a confirmation dialog Connection Connection Opens the Connect to dialog box see Section 2 2 2 Operational mode Configuration Changes the FLOWSIC600 operational mode Measurement Monitors System status Indicates the current system status 9o Errors Displays the error rates in all paths SNR Displays the signal to noise ratio in all paths AGC levels Displays the gain in all paths Velocity of sound Displays the velocity of sound in all paths Relation of velocity of sound Relative variation of the sound velocity among the individual paths Velocity of gas Displays the velocity of gas in all paths Options Trend set up Opens a dialog box to change the trend representation on the Log trend tab colours time slot X axis Colour adjustment Opens a dialog box to select a global colour pattern Language Opens a dialog box to select the interface language Diagnosis set up Opens a dialog box to select the time slot for data recording in a diagnosis session distinguished into signal and value recording Help Version MEPAFLOW600 program version Help F1 Online help 18 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual General FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 2 3 3 Tool bar The tool bar contains major functions which can be activated quickly and simply D c d d3 A SO Rae ILI I P PIX Open a new session Open an existing sessio
33. ee Section 3 1 8 FLASH memory image If you export the FLASH segment from a session the MEPAFLOW600 program will create a binary file with the extension TSK which contains a memory image of the FLASH firmware memory The firmware may be uploaded to the FLOWSIC600 with the help of the Flash tool tab see Section 3 1 8 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Using the program Tabs Data recorder for recording and replay of measurements Software Manual Using the program FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Using the program 3 1 3 1 1 Tabs FLOWSIC600 parameters and measured values are shown on tabs in the MEPAFLOWGOO control program Several tabs and parameters are only available on higher password levels see Section 2 3 1 Measuring values tab The Measured values tab contains major values measured by the FLOWSIC6OO The display depends on the selected password level see Section 2 3 1 nm MepaFlow 2 2 05 C Programme SICK MEPAFLOW600_ 2 2 05 DEFAULT SF gt gt Mode Factory access File Connection Operating Mode Monitors Options Help Dac E 8G AS t69 m e III DIM Measuring values Device parameters Device diagnosis Path diagnosis Device logbook Loa Trend Flash tool Factory settings SICK MAIHAK 0 017 0 031 0 006 0 016 o Diso Reverse eror volume Measure
34. eneral FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Set the pulse value The pulse value represents the number of pulses output by the FLOWSIC60O0 for one measured cubic metre Example Pulse value 1000 means one pulse per litre The pulse value should be selected so that the output frequency does not exceed e g 5 kHz at the maximum flow rate You may use the following formula for your calculation 5 kHz 3600 Qmax Example Qmax 1600 m3 h Pulse value 11250 Pulse value Alternatively the pulse value may be calculated automatically by the MEPAFLOWGOO program To use this option enter the maximum flow rate in the Qmax at 5 kHz box Specify an update rate This defines the rate at which the output frequency is updated Note For informations about the menu item Output mode see Section 3 1 2 4 mA AORangeLow 20 mA AORangeHigh Q Current volumetric flow 8 010 543 03 2007 Adjusting the analog output Select the Device parameters tab a meee cwm Output source Physical value at 4mA Physical value at 20mA Alarm value Damping T90 Fig 2 13 Analog output on the Device parameters tab Select the output value 7001 Flow rate Enter the physical flow rate values corresponding to the range limits AORangeLOw and AORangeHigh in the respective input boxes The actual current at the analog signal output is determined in the FLOWSIC600 as foll
35. ese terminals are un Terminal Other commonly used designation A Y Data B G Data SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 9 FLOWSIC600 General Software Manual oe Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Terminals on the SPU Terminal 33 RS485 Terminal 34 RS485 Terminals i i RS 485 RS 232 COM port 2 84 E 4 L1 Ri ADAM 09900 A J RS485 RS232 9999 Connection cable LET Fig 2 1 Wiring example of the ADAM 4520 RS485 RS232 converter U 10 30V Note Make sure the Tx signal transmitted by the PC is connected with the reception channel Rx at the converter and the Tx signal transmitted by the converter is connected with the reception channel Rx at the PC The signal lines must always be crossed with any RS232 connections If this is not realised inside the converter the user must ensure that the lines are crossed externally You may use a so called Null Modem Kabel for this purpose Converter PC 9 pin COM port Fig 2 2 Typical RS232 wiring between interface converter ADAM 4520 with lines crossed internally and PC Note AMEPA Interface Set consisting of interface converter interface cable RS232 and power supply unit is available on request under the order number 7041773 10 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual General FLOWSIC600 7 ITJT7 Jf1707l0leo07 T T7fT777
36. he button Calculate adjust the corrected values are calculated The mentioned adjustment methods can be used for the forward and the backward direction The calculated values are valid after pressing the button Write to the device Whith this action the output characteristic of the FLOWSIC600 is changed Adjustment by a constant factor At the adjustment with a constant factor the complete error kurve is shifted vertically by a constant value The adjustment factor can be calculated either external or with the help of the Adjustment tab An externally calculated adjustment factor can be entered in the field Adjust factors after changing to parameterization mode for details of calculation the adjust factor see the Service Manual section 7 3 or the Manual For calculating the adjust factor forward by help of the MEPAFLOW600 activate the Adjust factor button within the window Method enter the number of measuring points into the field Number points forward gt and also enter the flowrates Qact column and the measurement deviations Dev 96 column After this inputs activate the the button Calculate adjust The calculated factor is taken over into the field Adjust factor For a graphic display press Show curve see Fig 3 6 42 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual Using the program FLOWSIC600 T T D70 0 rc 7 7777777777777 rnL OC U uu7oo
37. in the ASCII format Important Changes of the language file directly affects the operation of the MEPAFLOW600 program and may result in faulty execution of the control program Changes should only be performed after consultation of the manufacturer Program initialisation file Basic settings of the MEPAFLOW600 program made by the user during the execution of the program are saved in the binary file MEPA INI and are used during initialisation in the context of the next program start e g program layout interface directories etc Device configuration file The device configuration file contains the current device configuration which can be exported from a session history Identifier register no and value of all parameters are saved in the form of structured ASCII text ASCII export files Measured values exported from the session history are saved as text in structured ASCII files The measured values are arranged in columns The data contained may be formatted as locally required during the export operation from the session history see Fig 2 25 ASCII files have the extension TXT You can name the file as desired during export EEPROM memory image If you export the EEPROM segment from a session the MEPAFLOW600 program will create a binary file with the extension EEP which contains a memory image of the EEPROM parameters An exported parameter set may be uploaded to the FLOWSIC600 with the help of the Flash tool tab s
38. installation assistant see Fig 2 4 After completion of the installation a second installation will be performed for software reasons This second installation must not be interrupted please follow the assistant again Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for EVAL232 Board USB lt gt Serial If your hardware came with an installation CD gt or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do O Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a ist ox specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best dnver found will be installed C Seach removable media floppy CD ROM v Include thes locabon in the search E USB_diver Y O Dont search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the diver you choose well be the best match for your hardware lt Back Next gt Cancel Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software fot Ke USB Serial Converter Click Finish to close the wizard Fig 2 4 Installing the driver 12 SICK
39. ister query X Displayed registers 7001 Flowrate 7003 AvgVelSound Remove button 7004 AvgVelaas or double click on the entry Available registers Status 1 3005 Status 2 3006 Status3 Status 4 XErmor1 4 Selection Note 3 1 8 Service password level only 8 010 543 03 2007 Remove Fig 3 13 Configuring the variables to be displayed selected entries form an example Select a list entry and click on the Add or Remove button or double click on the entry to add remove the entry from the list of displayed registers Confirm your settings with OK The data is now shown in the table or diagram but not yet saved Only after clicking on the Start button in the tool bar will the selected data be saved in the session file see Section 3 2 Start stop data logging Start and stop the data recorder using the buttons in the tool bar See also Fig 2 9 and Fig 2 21 Stop logging pE wd Start logging Fig 3 14 Buttons to start and stop data logging Do not change to another tab while data are being logged otherwise the data of the new tab will be recorded Programming the flash memory General The Flash tool tab allows to update the device software and to replace an entire set of parameters The entire program code is stored in a flash memory and protected from modification by means of a check sum
40. item Session history in the File menu now enables you to monitor all operations which have been carried out in the currently opened session file since it was created see Fig 2 24 Type and scope of logged information are shown in the table on page 27 Session history D Programme MEPA MEPA FLOWG600 DEFAULT SF lo Data base created 11 05 2004 10 00 41 by WSGDD8 We Current device configuration IU FLASH file EEPROM file H E Session open 11 05 2004 10 00 41 closed Password 2 Last session on top v Only session with entries Compress session Remove entry Export entry Print entry Fig 2 24 Session history dialog box Several entries in the session history can be exported and printed Exporting data records Data records will be exported to a structured ASCII file if you click on the Export entry button An export dialog box will appear in which you can configure export formats see Fig 2 25 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual General FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter List of available measure values x Regse Descipion toggngonPage Selected ow wem e F ERES i E m 5e a H m we 3 B 3 xe o H Lx we o 1 B ict LU Fig 2 25 Measured values export dialog Exporting current parameters The current set of parameters will be exported t
41. l rights reserved 17 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter General Software Manual Tab Password level Content Adjustment Operator Display od data that are used for adjustment correction of the device Authorised operator Service Display of and access tom the adjust factors Device Operator Display of operational voltage and device identification information display and test option for pulse diagnosis Authorised and analog outputs operator Service Path diagnosis Service Display of path status received signal images measured values path parameters Device logbook Operator Display of the logbook content option to acknowledge events Authorised operator Service Log trend Operator Dialog for collecting measured values menu to select measured values for logging Authorised operator Service Flash tool Service Firmware programming tool 2 3 2 Menu bar Menu Item Description File New session Opens a new session file DEFAULT SF Open session Opens an existing session file Save session Saves the current session file Save session as Saves the current session under a new name Diagnosis session Starts a diagnosis session Session history Opens the Session history dialog box and displays scanned session contents Upload configuration Starts transmission of a configuration to the FLOWSIC600 Printer selection Opens th
42. n Save current session Create a diagnosis session Upload an external configuration file History information of current session and editing Connect to device or change to offline mode Switch device to configuration mode Switch device to measurement mode Open logged data Find record Stop logging Start logging Play log Pause Go to first record Go to previous record hold mouse button down to scroll Go to next record hold mouse button down to scroll Go to last record Enable signal sound Fig 2 10 Tool bar and description of icons 2 3 4 Status bar The status bar contains information about the following device statuses Progress bar for time consuming functions e Indication of the current operational mode Indication of the current password level Error rate of the running data communication between device and PC Status indicators for data transmission and reception through the data interface 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 19 FLOWSIC600 General Software Manual a Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 2 4 Basic settings 2 4 1 Pre requisites Before you can use the FLOWSIC6OO it is necessary to adjust the output channels of the measuring system to match your requirements This requires the following condition The FLOWSIC600 is completely moun
43. n the program group created during installation or by double clicking on the desktop icon 4 sioctihikon te wab M Uninstal NEPAPLOWGOD Fig 2 6 Starting the program from the Start menu or with the desktop icon Logging on When starting the program the Connect to dialog box will appear on the screen i Connection n Protocol manuell E Modem initialisizing m M Offline Fig 2 7 Connect to dialog box Select the desired access level in the Password level field The following table shows the differences between the individual access levels User Access level Possible activities Operator 0 Important information is provided for display and recording parameters cannot be modified Authorised operator 1 For trained staff O parameters can be modified in addition to level O Service field 2 Any diagnosis information available Parameters can be modified but no access to signal models Software update possible Service manufacturer 3 No restrictions Establishing a connection to the FLOWSIC600 Select an available port on the PC from the dropdown list in the Connection field see Connect to dialog box Fig 2 7 to make a serial communication line to the FLOWSIC600 14 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual Notes see Sections 2 3 1 and 3 1 1 22 3 General FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter
44. nd DO1 The following configurations are available Not active DO1 Status output configurable DOO Status output configurable Flow direction 90 DO1 Pulse output based on the flow DOO Pulse output based on the flow Directional shifted to DO1 positive flow 90 negative flow 90 DOO no frequency when invalid DO1 Pulse output based on the flow DOO Pulse output based on the flow Behaviour susceptible to errors no error inverse 180 shifted to DO1 error not active Flow vw DO1 and flow rw DOO DO1 Pulse output based on the flow Only active when flow positive DOO Pulse output based on the flow Only active when flow positive DOO as status output DO1 Pulse output based on the flow DOO Pulse output based on the flow In addition you can chose between normally opened NO and normally closed NC Digital outputs Output O Configured output value of output channel O clamps 31 32 Output 1 Output 2 Configured output value of output channel 1 clamps 51 52 Configured output value of output channel 2 clamps 41 42 Output 3 Configured output value of output channel 3 clamps 81 82 Warning limits Warning delay Delay between occurrence of the event and signalling through the output channel AGC deviation warning Warning limit for the maximum permitted variation among the individual path AGC values AGC Automatic Gain Control
45. ng session If further operations become necessary on the FLOWSIC600 at a later point of time they should be performed while the session file generated during commissioning is open Carry out the following steps Run the MEPAFLOW600 program and connect to the FLOWSIC600 Open the associated session file by selecting Open session from the File menu The program title bar now shows the session file name Carry out further operations e g trend logging Select the Log trend tab Select the measuring variable registers for data logging see Section 3 1 7 Start data logging record data and stop data logging m 2 0 13 D Programme MEPA MEPA FLOW600 DEFAULT SF File Connection Operating Mode Monitors Options Help D zc E Oe lt AB O Fm gt iid HC DIM Measuring values Device patdsto recording P Recording the current datak LOg Trend SICKIMAIHAK 11 05 2004 08 42 04 Fig 2 23 Log trend tab The logged data are saved in the session file If you do not want to carry out further operations you can exit the program 3 Offline modification of parameters in the session file Session files can be opened online with the FLOWSIC600 connected and offline without a connection to the measuring system This allows to set parameters before you connect to the device The FLOWSIC6OO0 is updated with the changed information when you connect to the device the next time Proceed as follows Run MEPAFLO
46. o a configuration file if you select the Current device configuration entry see dialog area in Fig 2 24 and click on the Export entry button You can name the file as desired Configuration files have the extension COF Printing current parameters The current set of parameters will be printed to a specified printer if you select the Current device configuration entry and click on the Print entry button Exporting a FLASH segment The flash segment memory image of the firmware will be exported to a file if you select the FLASH file entry and click on the Export entry button You can name the file as desired Flash files have the extension TSK Exporting an EEPROM segment The EEPROM segment memory image of the parameters will be exported to a file if you select the EEPROM file entry and click on the Export entry button You can name the file as desired EEPROM files have the extension EEP 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 31 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 32 General Software Manual Diagnosis session After completion of maintenance work on the FLOWSIC600 it is recommended to diagnose and to save the current condition of the measuring system For this purpose you can run a diagnosis session in addition to the standard session If you start the session the MEPAFLOW600 program will automatically detect any measuring variables and parameters which characteri
47. ogrammeXSICKXMEPAFLOWG600 V2 2 0bXDEFAULT SF Mode Factory access File Connection Operating Mode Monitors Options Help Dc kd 4 8 lt A R6 m e gt Il id n X Diagnosis for Path 1 z 3 TsFreq up e Graphic Mode T Hold T Persistence fo p Meaue Service Erm QQ Fig 3 10 Path diagnosis tab Set Diagnosis for C Path2 Pah3 C Path4 Status information Warnings errors and events are signalled as the corresponding indicators will turn on The description of an indicator will be shown if you move the mouse pointer over it and click the left mouse button The meaning of the individual event messages are explained in the Service Manual SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual Note The arrangement of the transducers in relation to the direction of flow is explained in the Operating Manual Section 2 8 010 543 03 2007 Using the program FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Signal display The signal display field shows the signals received by the ultrasonic transducers of the selected measuring path The update rate of the signal display does not correspond with the measuring rate of the FLOWSIC6OO It is set to 1 2 Hz in the software Received signal A received signal B up and down are important terms for the interpretation of the displayed measured values and signals The following defini
48. ows Q AORangeLow Output current 4 mA 16 mA AORangeHigh AORangeLow Specifying the fault current value According to the NAMUR standard the output current ranges between 3 8 mA and 20 5 mA The signal is interpreted as a measured value within these limits In case of a device error a value should be output which is outside this range 3 6 mA for four line installations and 2 21 mA for two line installations Enter the respective value in the Alarm current output box SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 21 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter General Software Manual Configuring the response time t The response time allows the analog output signal to be smoothed in case of heavily fluctuating measured values It defines the point of time at which the system response after transmission of a jump signal to a delay system achieves 90 96 of the set point value see Fig 2 14 A 90 F P x a a 1 0 t t time 90 Fig 2 14 Response time too Select the Device parameters tab Enter the response time value in the Damping T90 box see Fig 2 13 Low flow cutoff To suppress measurement of extremely small volumetric flows such as leakage volumes you may specify a limit for the smallest volumetric flow to be output All volumetric flows which are smaller than the specified value are set to zero by the FLOWSIC600 Select the Device parameters tab I
49. rameter Description Path failure Active Activation switch compensation Service password level This password level grants access to all device parameters The parameters are shown in a tree structure The parameter groups can be expanded by clicking on the symbol You now have access to the individual parameters of that group The selected parameter is shown in the right section of the screen together with additional information ModBus register no unit of measurement access rights see Fig 3 4 and can be modified there in the Configuration mode The parameter is applied to the FLOWSIC60OO0 by clicking on Write register piii MepaFlow 2 0 13 D Programme MEPA MEPA FLOW600 DEFAULT SF MF Meter Setup bs Proce pomo is Meter body i ag System diagnosis i apt Self diagnosis Be Profile Correction Les tion 7037 AdjustFactorForward 1 00000 o E WEE 7038 AdjustFactorReverse 1 00000 o E Uv Pulse Output Wm 3026 FreqSourceReg 7001 o E HVA Analog Output JEME Path 1 P Sensor Length El Time Offset EQ Receive Signal Fig 3 4 Device parameters tab Service password level 3 1 3 Adjustment tab In this tab the adjustment values which shall be used for the FLOWSIC600 error correction can be calculated To adjust the FLOWSIC600 there are three different methods Adjustment by a constant factor Adjustment by an error pol
50. ror Warning Information Status current event in active or not still active Date and time Description of the event All counter readings at the point of time the event occurred Acknowledgement status Win MepaFlow 2 2 05 C Programme SICK MEPAFLOW600_ 2 2 05 DEFAULT SF gt gt Mode Factory access AORE e IK MX Measuring values es Device diagnosis Path diagnosis Device logbook Log Trend Flash tool Factory settings SICK MAIHAK Events unacknow 254 254 Errors 39 Warnings 224 224 Informations stem fatal error Group State Date 29 05 2004 Time 04 1 0028 28 05 17 22 55 Reduced accuracy 13659 n 6818 m 3n On _ sien 3w ow O 17 22 33 Operating mode changed 13659 r estere 3w ow ST LT 16 26 18 Operating mode changed 13611 n Reduced accuracy 13611 n 16 25 54 Reduced accuracy 13611 n Measure invalid 13611 m Reduced accuracy 13611 n Reduced accuracy 13611 n Measure invalid 13611 m 99 Fig 3 11 Device logbook tab After loading the logbook from the FLOWSIC600 to the MEPAFLOW600 program the logbook entries will be saved in a session file automatically 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 49 FLOWSIC600 pL Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Any password level 50 3 1 7 Using the program Software Manual Log trend tab
51. s Flow Meter Safety instructions Intended use The control and configuration software MEPAFLOW600 is used for configuration data display and output as well as diagnosis of the Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter FLOWSIC600 Authorised staff Persons responsible for safety issues shall ensure the following points Any work on the measuring system shall only be carried out by qualified persons and must be checked by responsible skilled persons Due to their professional training knowledge and vocational experience as well as their knowledge of the relevant standards regulations health and safety regulations and equipment conditions qualified persons shall be assigned by the person responsible for personal and plant safety to carry out such work Qualified persons must be able to identify possible dangers and to take preventive action in due time Skilled persons are defined in DIN VDE 0105 and IEC 364 or comparable standards n hazardous areas wiring and installation shall only be carried out by staff trained according to EN 60079 14 and according to national regulations General safety instructions and protective measures Always comply with the safety instructions specified where necessary and the instructions given in the FLOWSIC6O00 Operating Manual when using the software 6 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter General Installation Establishing a conne
52. se the condition of the measuring system and save them in a diagnosis session file Proceed as follows Run the MEPAFLOWGOO program and connect to the FLOWSIC600 Specify the scope of data collected in the diagnosis session by selecting Diagnosis set up from the Options menu Diagnosis session settings Signal recording sec oo oo Value recording sec Cancel Fig 2 26 Diagnosis session settings dialog box Select Diagnosis session from the File menu to start the diagnosis session The MEPAFLOW6OO program automatically collects the following information e EEPROM and FLASH code segment Current configuration After changing to the Path diagnosis tab it detects the signals received by the ultrasonic transducers one after another in all measuring paths After changing to the Log trend tab it automatically records all major measured variables After changing to the Measured values tab it automatically records further measured variables e Saving and termination of the diagnosis session file The information collected in a diagnosis session can be analysed afterwards in two different ways 1 Export to a structured ASCII file Export a completed diagnosis session through the item Session history in the File menu just like a standard session See page 30 2 Replaying recorded tab contents in the MEPAFLOW600 program The tab recordings of the diagnosis session can be replayed
53. session files can be generated for further devices The correspondence between the open session and connected device is monitored by the software instances of inconsistency will be signalled Long term data management Sessions can be saved and are thereby closed If further operations become necessary later the existing session file can be opened again All further operations will then be in the existing session file It will always be saved in the session history when you open a session so that you operations and time can be related over the entire installation period of a device Meter 1 EE cL a SICKIMAIHAK MEPAFLOW600 Session file Meter 1 Session file Meter 2 Session file Meter 3 Fig 2 18 Session concept New session Open session Save Session Save session as Diagnosis session Session history Upload config Printer select Exit Fig 2 19 Menu item New session This command opens a session and creates a new session file SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 25 FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 26 Note General Software Manual Open session This command is used to open an existing session file All operations which are now performed in the MEPAFLOW program will be logged in this session file Save session This command sa
54. ssion file see also Fig 2 23 Type of Session entry information Corresponding activity Description Current device Parameter Automatically when a Contains the current configuration configuration set new session is of the FLOWSIC600 created Continuous update FLASH file Program Automatically when a Program code segment of the code new session is created _ flash memory EEPROM file Parameter Automatically when a Data code segment of the code new session is created EEPROM memory Parameter Parameters Parameter modifications Entry of the modification of a modifications parameter parameter name old and new value Log trend Record Log trend Collection of the values Start logging measured by the FLOWSICGOO Selection of measured variables for data logging in the Log trend menu Path diagnosis Record Path diagnosis Collection of current signal images data logging Start logging Switching between Event Switching between Logging the operational mode measurement and measurement and change configuration mode configuration mode Opening and Event Opening closing Each opening and closing of the closing a session session file will be logged together with a time stamp Session scenario The session concept of the MEPAFLOW600 control program was developed to manage all measured values parameters operations etc of several FLOWSIC600 devices consistently and comprehensibly over th
55. ted and wired The MEPAFLOW600 program is installed on a PC or laptop Proceed as follows gt Connect the RS485 RS232 interface converter to the terminals 33 and 34 in the terminal box of the signal processing unit gt Connect the COM port of the PC or laptop with the interface converter gt Start the PC and run MEPAFLOWGOO Establish a connection on the password level Authorised operator 2 4 2 Switching to the configuration mode If you are successfully connected the control program will show all measured values and parameters in accordance with the selected password level Switch the device to the configuration mode to be able to perform any changes of the parameters Click on the Switch device to configuration mode button in the tool bar see Fig 2 11 Bm ms gt INIM H Fig 2 11 Switching to the configuration mode diagnosis De The section below provides information on typical parameter modifications which may become necessary during commissioning 2 4 3 Configuration Adjusting the frequency output gt Select the Device parameters tab Pulse source 000 Flow Direction 90 v v Meter factor Qmax at 2kHz Update Cycle Output mode Fig 2 12 Pulse output on the Device parameters tab gt Select the output value 7001 Flow rate 20 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual G
56. tions apply to the FLOWSIC600 Received signal A This signal is transmitted by transducer B and received by transducer A Received signal B This signal is transmitted by transducer A and received by transducer B Up Relates to the ultrasonic transducer arranged against the direction of flow upstream transducer B e Down Relates to the ultrasonic transducer arranged along the direction of flow downstream transducer A The following diagrams and functions are implemented in the signal display Zoom Click into one of the diagrams to zoom in ndication of the detected zero intersection The COR corrected and RT runtime cursors indicate which zero intersection was calculated in the runtime measuring process of the FLOWSIC6OO0 in the respective received signal see also Service Manual e Hold signal The current received signal display is frozen which enables a comparison of the frozen signal and the following signals Persistence The received signals are not deleted in the diagram which allows an analysis of the spread Measured values The following measured values are displayed Measured variable Unit Description AvgC m s Average velocity of sound in the path AvgV m s Average path velocity Error Number of invalid measurements Time m s Running time of the signals MaxPos sample Position of the upper signal peak within the received signal window Max
57. to device data are valid Show direction Omax m h 1000 IV Show points ES Eror curve w coefficients factors forward Omin n h E Points as found unadiusted reves mnim f E Points as left adiusted Fig 3 8 Graphic display of error adjustment by piece wise linear correction 3 1 4 Device diagnosis tab Any password level This tab contains a voltage indicator of the FLOWSIC600 power supply Power supply field O testing functions and a display of all device identification data i MepaFlow 3 2 00 D 2_Flowsic 600 0_DOKUMENTATION Redesign 2006 Softwareh File Connection Operating Mode Monitors Options Help ed ee PE Measuring values Device parameters Adjustment Device diagnosis Path diagnosis Device logbook Log Trend Flash tool Power supply Analog output Impulse output Device identification Curent input voltage Current AO value Current impulse value 2400V 7000Hz 1200 390Hz gs oov electr status DO LEDON autput closed gray output disabled 0 00m OHz DOO Teminal 31 eur oo ae PO 86 0 nz Eres Dar p Cos 02 b Trpo Test stat Testireg foward Testreg reverse i Fig 3 9 Device diagnosis tab Analog and pulse output can be tested as follows gt Switch the FLOWSIC6OO0 to the configuration mode gt Enter a test value in mA in the input box in the Analog output field 8 010 543 03 2007
58. tor Device logbook e SystemControl SystemStatus Status 1 Status2 Status3 Status 4 Error 1 Error 2 Error 3 Error 4 e AGC 1AB AGC 1BA AGC 2AB AGC 2BA AGC 3AB AGC 3BA AGC 4AB AGC 4BA Flowrate FlowrateBase e AvgVelSound AvgVelGas e AvgC 1AvgC 2AvgC 3AvgC 4 e AvgV 1AvgV 2AvgV 3Avgv 4 SNR 1AB SNR 1BA SNR 2AB SNR 2BA SNR 3AB SNR 3BA SNR 4AB SNR 4BA Log trend e SystemControl SystemStatus Status 1 Status2 Status3 Status 4 Error 1 Error 2 Error 3 Error 4 e AGC 1AB AGC 1BA AGC 2AB AGC 2BA AGC 3AB AGC 3BA AGC 4AB AGC 4BA Vbatt Level Flowrate FlowrateBase e AvgVelSound AvgVelGas e AvgC 1AvgC 2AvgC 3AvgC 4 e AvgV 1AvgV 2AvgV 3Avgv 4 SNR 1AB SNR 1BA SNR 2AB SNR 2BA SNR 3AB SNR 3BA SNR 4AB SNR 4BA If you change to another tab while the data logging is in progress the recorder changes to the data content of the new tab 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 53 FLOWSIC600 Using the program Software Manual M E E Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 3 2 2 Replaying tab contents All logged data records of the current session will be saved in a session file If you click on the Open log data icon in the tool bar a dialog box will appear in which all logs of the session are listed see Fig 3 16 List of available records Online Startpage Measuring values Fig 3 16 Log selection dialog
59. unit Continuous alternating operation of the measuring path in both directions enabled disabled Data recorder function for signal recording Parameters and measured values shown on the Path diagnosis tab can be recorded and saved using the recorder function implemented in the MEPAFLOW600 program see Section 3 2 The content of this tab can thus be analysed afterwards in two different ways 1 Export to a structured ASCII file Export of a data log through the item Session history in the File menu see page 26 2 Replaying recorded tab contents in the MEPAFLOW600 program The log can be replayed with the help of the data recorder integrated into the MEPAFLOW600 program see Section 3 2 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual Using the program FLOWSIC600 a S Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter 3 1 6 Device logbook tab Any password level This tab allows to read out the device logbook in which all events warnings errors parameter modifications and operational mode changes are logged The total number of events in the individual groups of events will be shown in the Current logbook status field The individual events are shown in a list Select an entry in the list of events with the left mouse button to show the corresponding detailed information in the Selected event details field Each entry in the list contains Running number Group of events Er
60. ves the currently open session Save session as A default session file will always be generated when you start the MEPAFLOW600 program All further activities will be saved in this file The default session can be saved as an ordinary session Save session as If the default session is not saved under a file name it will be overwritten when you start the MEPAFLOW600 program the next time and the information will be lost Session history This menu item is used to monitor the current session and activities contained therein see Fig 2 20 Certain operations performed in a session can also be stored in ASCII files e g measuring records Diagnosis session The diagnosis session aims to save all important information which should be collected during maintenance actions If you call up this command the program will automatically start execute and exit a data logging session The information is saved in a session file which can be opened and analysed later File Connection Operatir New session Open session Save Session Save session as Diagnosis session Session history Upload Configuration Printer select Et Fig 2 20 Menu item Diagnosis session SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 8 010 543 03 2007 Software Manual General FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Contents of a session file The following operations and information collected in a session are saved in a se
61. ynomial Adjustment by piece wise linearisation 8 010 543 03 2007 SICK MAIHAK GmbH Germany All rights reserved 41 FLOWSIC600 Using the program Software Manual Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter ja MepaFlow 3 2 00 J 4thosScreen shots test1 FSF Eile Connection Operating Mode Monitors Options Help Dee Ra ARA O659 m e ILI 4 X Measuring values Device parameters Adjustment Device diagnosis Path diagnosis Device loabook Log Trend Flash tool SICK MAIHAK r Method Airtest C None Adjustfactor C Polynomial C Piece wise Polynom forward A 2 0 A 1 0 AD ATQ A20 m Polynom reverse A 2 9 1 Q AO A10 A20 7 Calculate adjust Show curve i Reset parameters on this page to default Progamm adj param CRC 1617hex Identical Reload hom device Witeto device Service OFFLINE Ge A Device adj param CRC 1617hex Fig 3 5 Adjustment tab here shown the selection of the constant factor calculation All of the three methods are based on calibration data For the calculation the recorded variations of the tested flows must be entered into the Flow calibration table After entering the number of calibration points a corresponding number of fields is displayed in the table After entering Q4 and the corresponding deviation 9o chosing the favoured adjustment method and pressing t

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