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QuadraTherm 640i/780i Instruction Manual

1. P2 DD Compression Fitting Side View 6 7 53 6 6 135 168 sed 00 75 i 19 1 050 Length Chart 640i Compressions Fittings Code L X 6 0 152 7 5 191 105099 2500 95089 BOG 35 5 902 37 0 940 47 5 1207 49 0 1245 P2 DD Flange Fitting Side View FM Approved Probes gt 13 f KA 170 ba 66 135 168 3 4 inch NPT Typ 0 50 12 7 Length Chart 640i Flange Mounting L X L18 L24 L48 Length Chart 640i FM Version L 6 X 54 640i INSERTION DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Remote Electronics Side View Remote Probe Front View Remote Probe Side View 6 7 170 Per customer cable length requirement 200 feet maximum 4 6 117 SIERAA fherm 4 6 1 P3 DD Remote Bracket Side View P2 DD Remote Bracket Side View 8 9 226 8 9 m 226 2 6 66 3 4 inch NPT 0 50 12 7 Remote Bracket Front View 73 185 Note All dimensions in inches with mm in brackets certified drawings available upon request Mounting Holes for Remote Bracket i 7 pr G8 319 7 87 2PL Length Chart 640i Remote Mount Junction Box 7 5 191 10 5 267 13 5 343 19 5 495 23 0 584 37 0 940
2. 5 Mount the compression or flange fitting on the pipe Make sure this connection is within 45 perpendicular to the pipe centerline as shown at left 6 When installed cap the fitting Run a static pressure check on the connection If pressure loss or leaks are detected repair the connec tion and re test 7 Insert the sensor probe through the compression or flange fitting into the pipe The correct insertion depth places the centerline of the sensor access hole in the probe at the pipe s centerline 8 Align the sensor head using the flow direction indicator Adjust the indicator parallel to the pipe pointing downstream in the direction of flow 9 Tighten the fitting to lock the flow meter in position When a com pression fitting is tightened the position is permanent unless using Teflon ferrules 13 Warning Hot tapping must be performed by a trained professional U S regula tions often require a hot tap permit The manufac turer of the hot tap equipment and or the contractor performing the hot tap is responsible for providing proof of such a AN Caution All flow meter connec tions isolation valves and fittings for hot tap ping must have the same or higher pressure rating as the main pipeline Hot Tap Installation When positioning the flow meter refer to the flow direction indicator at tached to the probe For proper operation install the meter with the flow direction indicator
3. AC LINE AC NEUTRAL i ENCLOSURE SAFETY GROUND LUG 4 20 Temp Out 9 T 8 Ground Ground 10 f f 7 4 20 Press Dut 6 Pulse B 5 Pulse 4 Alarm B f 3 Alarm A SA IS pl 2 Power Rtn 1 VDC In FIGURE 2 5 AC INPUT POWER CONNECTIONS Figure 2 5 AC Input Power Connections 18 Warning All wiring procedures must be performed with the power Off DC Power Wiring The DC power wire size must be 26 to 16 AWG with the wire stripped 1 4 inch 6 mm Connect 24 VDC 10 1 04A load maximum to the terminals marked on the terminal block Connect the Earth ground wire to the safety ground lug Torque all connections to 4 43 to 5 31 in Ibs 0 5 to 0 6 Nm If conduit seals are used they must be installed within 18 inches of the enclosure EJ wit ine AC Input 4 20 Temp Dut 189 F 8 Ground USB net Ground 10 OG Lf 7 4 20 Press Out 0 Flow Out tt J OG f 6 Pulse B m Ground 12 1 9 J 5 Pulse A a f RxIn Buss 13 wi Q 4 Alarm B i mas DC gr TxOut Buss i4 3 Alorm A Comm rm a 4 LOMP gt Jor pr Crean B a 2 Power Rtn 7 N NC 16 1 919 Fi VDC In Dh n A DC or a a 24 VDC 10 FG 1 04 A MAX LOAD DC INPUT POWER CONNECTIONS Figure 2 6 DC Input Power Connections 19 Output Signal Wiring Output signal cable should be completely screened with a 100 shield You mu
4. My Gases Database It is recommended that you save the gas you are replacing so you have the option to use it again in the future Click Yes to continue Save My Gas Mix You are about to replace a gas on the meter It is recommended to save the existing gas to your My Gases Database Would you like to save Carbon_Dioxide If you click Yes a progress icon will appear and a window will notify you that your gas was successfully saved to your My Gases Database Click OK to continue Saving Meter Gas Mix to My Gases Database Carbon Dioxide has been successfully saved to your My Gases Database 118 Gas Composition gt og m SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Gas Upload Credits 5 Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Account Type Trial Gas Database Create Gas Mix My Gases Name Formula Gas Name Type Composition Common Gases Carbon_Dioxide qTherm v4 n a Argon Carbon Dioxide Helium Hydrogen Nitrogen Oxygen Remove Gas a Hydrocarbons Remove All Methane Gases Ethane 4 m Resources i Watch Tutorial Aes Total 0 00 gMix Guidelines and Operation Use AGA 8 ans Br Upload Gas Mix to Meter A message will ask if you are sure you want to use of your Gas Upload Credits to load your gas During the beta tr
5. 12 60 ORDERING THE 780i INLINE Dial A Gas Selection Option 1 jg A Instructions To order a 780i please fill in each feature number block by selecting the codes from the corresponding features below Feature 9 is air always included 780i VT Inline Thermal Mass Flow Meter with Flow Conditioning all 316L stainless steel construction linear 4 20 mA output signals for Mass Flow Velocity and Temperature calibration temperatures 40 F to 392 F 40 C to 200 C and pressure to 500 psig 34 5 barg standard accuracy 0 5 of read ing above 50 of full scale flow and 0 5 of reading plus 0 5 of full scale below 50 of full scale flow includes qTherm Electronics with PC configuration software 24 VDC 10 or 100 240 VAC input power configurable alarm and pulse outputs CE cFMus ATEX IECEx approved 780i VTP Add a pressure output to the 640i VT version three 4 20 mA linear outputs for mass flow velocity temperature and pressure includes pressure sensor to 500 psig 34 5 barg me NAA Non agency approved cFMus Process Temperature Range 40 C to 200 C 40 F to 392 F Class I Division 1 Groups B C and D T3C Ta 40 C to 60 C 409F to 140 F Type 4x Maximum probe length is 48 inches 1 22 m Note VTP E4 not cFMus approved ATEX and IECEx Il 2 G Ex d IIC T3 Gb II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T200 C Db Ta 20 C to 60 C 49F to 1409F Process Temperature Range 40 C to 200 C 40 F to 3929F Max
6. 49 0 1245 9 0 Note All dimensions in inches with mm in brackets certified drawings available upon request 640i INSERTION LOW PRESSURE HOT TAP to 150 psia 10 bara 76 193 L M2 Threadolet or customer supplied 1 inch weldolet 050 1 inch NPT A hex nipple 2PL 12 7 pp Probe Restraint cable a m on di sage arm O O W cg HH 6 7 170 p 1 inch NPT 179 ball valve 1 inch NPT hot tap Teflon packing gland 6 5 165 1 10 Duct 25 4 Variables Formula L Nominal Probe Length L gt 12 3 T D 2 D Duct O D So L must be equal C Duct I D or greater than 12 3 inches T Height of Threadolet plus the height of the or Customer Provided Weldolet Threadolet plus half the duct O D R Restraint Cable Length R D 2 1 73 640i HIGH PRESSURE HOT TAP to 230 psia 15 3 bara Provided A by customer Position marker arrows 31 75 806 Probe electronics 8 5 SOA 5 8 216 eo D i fy 147 Teflon packing gland Flange raised face 2 150 316L SS ANSI B16 5 i a aare 20 75 527 Note All dimensions in inches with mm in brackets certified drawings available upon request DS 56 1 2 Through 1 1 2 NPT Side View 6 7 170 6 168 j 3 4 inch NPT Typ N N Flow Conditioning Element see TABLE 2 page 5 780 INLINE DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 1 12 Through 1 1 2 N
7. It must be performed under no flow conditions The meter must be removed from the pipe if possible and the Sierra end cap placed over the sensor The test may be performed in the pipe provided these same conditions are met while the probe tip is inside the pipe 12 5 ValidCal Diagnostics Smart Interface Program Ki FLOW SMPS TEMPERATURE F HAGE SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM PRESSURE KPa A Meter Pressure 0 00 External Pressure Validate Flow Temperature Pressure Reference Flow Watts Flow Meter Actual Watts Validate Alarm Relay Test Pulse Totalizer Relay Test Test 20 mA Test 20 mA Test 20 mA Low High FTP Print If any of the tests fail follow the troubleshooting tips below and the more general ones contained in chapter four of this manual 4 20 mA Output Validations The 4 20 mA output validation allows users to force a 4 or 20 mA output on all three analog outputs To test Hook a DVM select DC current to the terminals of the output you are validating 300 OHM MAX pa Ground 10 FLOW OUT 500 OHM MAX TxDut Buss 14 7 Comm 15 N Ground O js L N AC Input OPTIONAL EMP Ol vn x PRESSURE OUT 4 20 Temp Dut 9 M 8 Ground USB 22222220 2222020282008 FIGURE 2 8 A j j o 4 Alarm B AE
8. My Gases Database Sierra qTherm gases have a higher accuracy between 0 5 to 3 0 generally a result of actual gas calibrations at Sierra or updates to gas properties The qTherm Gas Database is continually growing as new gases and mixtures are added or updated 1 To access the Sierra qTherm Gas Database click the My Gases Database button on the SIP main menu or select it from the function selector dropdown Click the Download Gas button to view the available qTherm gases Gas Upload Credits 4 aa Aeccumel fpe Tid l Sierra qTherm Gas Database lilo a Flow Meter Gases Choose New Gas Location_ v Currently in Meter Sierra q I herm Gas Database Upload Gas to Meter Arus Argon v4 My Gases Name Type GasMix qMix v1 BlastFurnace_Gas v2 Carbon_Dioxide v4 Chlorine v2 Digester_Gas v2 f Flare Gas v2 Available Sierra Helium v2 qTherm Gases Hydrogen v2 Methane v4 Nat 640 Natural_Gas PG amp E v2 4 Ht Download Selected qi herm Gases Click Download Gas to Access Sierra qTherm Gas Database Remove Gas Download Gas d 123 2 Select the qTherm gas you would like to download to your My Gases Database Select a gas or multiple gases from this list by holding down the shift button Then click the Download Selected qTherm Gases button This will cause the
9. c cc ccc ccccsecsesssccsecsesssecsessescsessesseecseseescsessessaecaeseeseatsaesaeeaneeass 94 Appendix E Warranty Policy rrrrrrrnrrrorrrrarrrrnrrrnrrrrarrrnsrrrnrsrnarrnnsernnrsrnarrnnsernarsrnsersnsernanrrnsensnnen 125 Warnings and Cautions Warning Agency approval for hazardous location installations varies between flow meter models Consult the flow meter nameplate for specific flow meter approvals before any hazardous location installation Warning Hot tapping must be performed by a trained professional U S regulations often require a hot tap permit The manufacturer of the hot tap equipment and or the contractor performing the hot tap is responsible for providing proof of such a permit Warning All wiring procedures must be performed with the power off Warning To avoid potential electric shock follow National Electric Code safety practices or your local code when wiring this unit to a power source and to peripheral devices Failure to do so could result in injury or death All AC power connections must be in accordance with published CE directives Warning Do not power the flow meter with the sensor remote if applicable wires disconnected This could cause over heating of the sensors and or damage to the electronics Warning Before attempting any flow meter repair verify that the line is de pressurized Warning Always remove main power before disassembling any part of the mass flow meter A Caution Befo
10. 2 Power Rtn 1 VDC I 500 OHM MAX 4 20m OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Press Test 4 mA and enter the value from your DVM should be around 4 000 mA Flow 4mA Validation Enter the current output reading from your DVM for OK flow 4mA test Cancel 4 0023 The program will show passed provided the reading is within tolerance If it shows failed please contact the factory for assistance Repeat this procedure for all remaining 4 20 mA tests The most common failure is that the 4 20 mA wires have become loose or that the DVM is incorrectly set up must be set up for measuring direct DC current in the mA range The 4 to 20 mA DAQ conts may be adjusted by going to the Flow Pressure and Temperature 4 20mA Output Range Setup in the function selector Flow Sensor Validation This routine tests the flow sensor and sensor drive circuitry by measuring the Watts required to heat the velocity sensor to a value of 50 C above the current temperature of the sensor The reference flow Watts is the watts required at the time of calibration to attain this 50 C overheat Barring damage or drift this value should remain relatively constant over time Reference Flow Watts 0 000 Flow Meter Actual Watts 0273 Validate 74 Selecting validate Flow will bring up the following screen rer ad Flow Sensor Test adel x ar a ValidCal Diagnostics is designed to be performed in AIR under ambient conditions room te
11. 85 Serial Number 12345 Latest PCA and Firmware revisions are posted at www sierrainstruments com The qThermTM math model is continuously evolving with new gases added to the library periodically so check the firmware revision periodically in order to take advantage of these refinements Factory recalibration is at the discretion of the end user With Dial A Pipe and Dial A Gas technology the 6401 7801 can be reconfigured to fit into a large variety of applications Meter Display The meter display shows the primary variables mass flow temperature pressure and totalized flow as well as what gas and pipe have been selected Both Dial A Gas and Dial A Pipe are field configurable offering unparalleled flexibility Alarm status is also shown 65 In this example The gas being measured is air The calibrated full scale FS is 1440 40 SCFM The inside diameter of the pipe is 4 0260 Inches The meter is currently reading 0 0000 SCFM there in no flow in the pipe The meter has totalized 839 440 SCFM there WAS flow in the pipe at some point The temperature is 85 68 F The meter was purchased without the pressure option so pressure is not active The low alarm is set to energize at 10 0000 SCFM Since flow is 0 0000 SCFM the alarm is ON indicating flow is below the 10 000 SCFM set point Meter Control A series of quick keys represented by the red keys are provided to allow for rapid configuration of application conditions and
12. Gas amp Units SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM As with Dial A Pipe Dial A Gas is another powerful feature of the 6401 7801 Simply select the gas to be measured from the pull down menu The menu can support 4 different gases and can be updated from Sierra s gas properties library as new gases and mixtures are added The Gas and Units quick key also allows the selection of gas temperature and pressure units Simply select the desired units from the pull down menus If you need other gases in the future contact the factory and we can download updates from our gas library Selected Gas Air r How Units SCFH Temp Units F Pressure Units Psig a qTherm Gas Library Selected Gas All Air Flow Units Methane gon Temp Units Dioxide i Therm Gas Library Pressure Units mFS Selecting qTherm Gas Library from the Dial A Gas pull down menu allows users to access Sierra s unique Dial A Gas library Our library is continually growing and expanding As Sierra calibrates more and more gases with the 6401 we are able to improve the accuracy of our current qTherm gases and add new ones These new or improved gases are available for download from our qTherm Gas Library and can then be uploaded into your 6401 as a replacement gas for any of the three slots available remember Air is always in slot I and is NOT replaceable 68 To start the qTherm gas library select and save qTherm Gas Library from the
13. Product Description Chapter 2 Installation amp Wiring Chapter 3 Operation amp Programming Chapter 4 Troubleshooting amp Repair Appendix A Product Specifications Appendix B Smart Interface Program SIP software Appendix C Flow Totalizer Feature Appendix D qMix Gas Mixing Feature Appendix E Warranty Policy Note and Safety Information We use caution and warning statements throughout this book to draw your attention to important information Warning Caution This statement appears with information that This statement appears with information that is is important to protect people and equipment important for protecting your equipment and from damage Pay very close attention to all performance Read and follow all cautions that warnings that apply to your application apply to your application Receipt of System Components When receiving a Sierra mass flow meter carefully check the outside packing carton for damage incurred in shipment If the carton is damaged notify the local carrier and submit a report to the factory or distributor Remove the packing slip and check that all ordered components are present Make sure any spare parts or accessories are not discarded with the packing material Do not return any equipment tothe factory without first contacting Sierra Customer Service Technical Assistance If you encounter a problem with your flow meter review the configuration information for each step of the in
14. Su ub Menu METIER 33 Calibration Sub Menu Low Flow Cut OM urverk ea 34 Calibration Sub Menu Full Scale ve 35 Process PFESSUNE SUD IVIGNU cansei a a T 35 Process Pressure Sub Menu Pressure UNits cccccccscssssssssscssssssssessesessessessesessesseesaesseseeseeseesseseseas 36 Process Pressure Sub Menu Process Pressure cccccccsssssssssscesssssssessessessesseseessessesseesaesaeseesaeseeseeseesoes 36 Totalize SUMMEN avse 3 TOtaliZer Sub Menu Reset PUSS COUR 3 Totalizer Sub Menu Units Per PUSSE 4444 eee 39 Totalizer Sub Menu Totalizer On Off vvs 39 Output Adjust Sub Menu Flow Pressure and Temperature rrrnrrnvrrvrnnvrrvrenrervrrvrrsvervrrnresvernrrsvervrrnrennen 42 Getting 4 to 20 mA for Temperature and Pressure rrarrarrsvas ven ren nen nrnnrnnnrnnrn vennen vennen nr nnnnnnnnnn nn nr nen nen nnnnnnnn 44 Reference Conditions Sub Menu Standard and Normal c cccccccscscscscsssssssssssscssssessesesessessessessasees 45 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting amp Repair ass 49 TOUDIESNOONG ME FOV Mee 4445 49 Returning Equipment to Factory ccccscsssssssssssssssesssssesssesesseessessesseeseesseeseeseesseeseeseesseseessaeserseeasaesrssassareags 51 Appendix B Smart Interface Installation orosorrrrrrrrrrrnrrsrrrrrrnrrrvrrnrrrvrrnrrn ver vrnnrrsvrrnrns ver vrnnresvrrnnesvernnnnrennen 63 Appendix C Flow Totalizer Feature aa 87 Appendix D qMix Gas Mixing Feature
15. Temperature Sensor Validation Since the meter has a heated element this will typically be hotter than ambient room temperature Note ittakes up to 20 minutes for the sensor to cool down after the meter is turned off 19 57 75 Pressure Validation This routine validates the gas pressure sensor Select validate pressure then enter the pressure in the pipe or test area as read by another device not the Sierra flow meter in the pop up window The readings should be roughly the same If there is no pressure transducer the Screen will appear as below XDCR Pressure Not Active Ambient Barometric Pressure N A The typical failure for a pressure transducer is if it has been over pressurized and the pressure sensor membrane has burst You pressure transducer has a burst pressure of 5 times its operational rating For example an MP2 100 psia sensor has a burst pressure of 500 psia Alarm Totalizer Relay Validation This routine tests the Alarm and Totalizer relays Alarm Relay Test h Pulse Totalizer Relay Test T Test Alarm Relay Hook up a DVM as shown Hi cs os _ a 9 Ww iw fw O O wWiwivivivivgiwiwa Dh jaa Da an joen aa j oaa aa ed ru iJ gt Wm or io 76 Use the pull down menu to select relay Open and close and use your DVM to check the relay ALARM TOTALIZER RELAY A s C Passed Failed Test Alarm Relay pen Test Alarm Relay Close C Pas
16. Trial Through an easy to use software interface qMix allows you to e Field adjust and maintain flow meter accuracy if gas composition changes e Avoid costly recalibration once qMix has been installed no need to send unit back to the factory if gas composition changes e Create and upload unlimited gas mixtures onto one meter free of charge e Save custom gas mixtures onto your personal My Gases Database for later use e Benefit from Sierra s proprietary ever improving qTherm Gas Database to download more accurate gases Km 5 qMix Gas Composition bas COMPOSITION SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Gas Upload Credits 5 Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Account Type Trial Gas Database Create Gas Mix Name Formula Gas Composition Common Gases 25 Butane Argon Ar Add Gas 75 Hydrogen Carbon Dioxide c02 Helium He Hydrogen H2 a N2 Remove Gas g Oxygen 02 Hydrocarbons Methane CH4 Ethane CH3CH3 4 p Resources Norden Total 100 Watch Tutorial Composition Mix Queen and Onerntion serco AACR isco et naer Figure 1 qMix Gas Composition User Interface ae Powering qMix with qTherm Gas Property Data The value of the qMix gas mixing feature is the ability to retain flow measurement accuracy of 3 0 without sending the meter b
17. Watch Tutorial Composlion aMux Guidelines and Operation Generate Gas Mix Upload Gas Mix to Meter Figure 7 Use AGA 8 Equations of State for Higher Accuracy of Hydrocarbon Mixtures 108 6 To successfully generate a gas mixture your total gas percentage must equal 100 In this example the gas composition percentage is 98 If you try to generate the mixture a message will pop up prompting you to re adjust or normalize your gas composition percentage to reach 100 Click OK to continue g T i qMix Gas Composition J e Bae bas COMPOSITION SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Gas Upload Credits 5 gt a he aoo 7 Account Type Trial Gas Database Create Gas Mix My Gases Name Formula fr Gas Name Type Composition Hydrogen H2 25 Butane Nitrogen N2 Oxygen 02 Hydrocarbons The composition percentages entered do not total 100 Please readjust or Methane CH4 normalize and then retry Ethane CH3CH3 Ethylene C2H4 Butane C4H10 Isobutane C4H10 Butene C4H8 4 m p 4 m p Resources Normalize Watch Tutorial Composition Total 98 Mix Guideli nd O tion MEET 7 Figure 8 Mixture Must Equal 100 To adjust your gas composition percentage to equal 100
18. alarm relay 40 NOTE Only one alarm can be active at any one time The alarm relay is a normally open isolated contact The alarm is tripped when the relay closes You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press Pto proceed to the next Sub Menu called Alarm Mode Alarm Sub Menu Alarm Mode Navigate to the Alarm Mode screen use Table 3 6 above for guidance if necessary Press enter lt and the variable will begin flashing In the screen example below the active alarm condition is Low Active Mode Low Use the A Wbuttons to select On or Off and press enter 7 to save the value Available Choices e High e Low e Window e Off e On Alarms Sub Menu The Alarms Sub Menu allows you to set the Low and High alarm values for Flow Pressure Temperature and Totalizer Reference Mass Flow Pressure Totalizer Alarm Full Scale Dial Dial A Pipe Serial Tag Temp 1 Flow A Gas Conditions Number Number H Enter Password Calibration Process Totalizer Alarms Output Reference Diagnostics Change EEE Restore Output Pressure Conditions Password Language Factory Filter H verermrrererernrerreerrere vere sas einesavaresafesasearasereeraneen i ia wreestepesesesassasesasesmsassasmrnseses Active Alarm Pressure Te Totalizer Alarm Mode rms Alarm Alarm Alarm menu Low High Threshold Threshold Table 3 6 1 Flow Alarms Sub Menu
19. alarm set up Alarm Setpoint Dial A Pipe Dial A Gas amp Units Alarm Setpoint i ValidCal Diagnostics MeterTune Span More detailed configuration can also be done using the function selector in the above example currently showing alarm setpoint 66 Quick Keys Dial A Pipe Therm Dial A SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM The Dial A Pipe feature makes field configuration very convenient You must know the type of pipe and either the pipe schedule or the inside diameter If inside diameter is known select the units from the diameter units menu and type in the number in the Inside diameter field If the pipe schedule is known select it from the pipe schedule pull down menu The inside diameter will then be auto populated with the correct value in the units as selected in the Diameter Units drop down menu Currently only ANSI schedule 40 is supported but future updates will address other schedules and types Finally use the pipe type pull down menu and select the type In the example below we have selected 4 inch ANSI Schedule 40 The program knows this has an inside diameter of 4 0260 inches We have selected ss smooth stainless steel smooth inside wall as the closest match to our application English gt Metric Pipe Schedule 4 Inches ANSI Schedule 40 Inside Diameter 4 0260 Diameter Units Inches Pipe Type Ss 67 Quick Keys Dial A Gas and Units iS Therm Dial A
20. begin flashing As in previous examples use the AVP lt q buttons to enter the desired value and the enter key 7 to save the value You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press Pto proceed to the next Calibration Sub Menu called Low Flow Cut Off 33 Calibration Sub Menu Low Flow Cut Off The Low Flow Cut Off value forces both the digital display and the analog output values to zero 4 mA at a percentage of full scale from 0 to 10 of the full scale value This is useful because pipes can show flow when all valves are shut The QuadraTherm 6401 and 7801 are extremely sensitive flow instruments that can pick up natural convection flows where thermal gradients cause gas movement inside the piping system Phenomenon s like natural convection will lead to totalization errors Displayed value is for the currently selected gas Low Flow Cut Off 0 000000 Enter the desired low flow cut off as a percentage of the full scale flow The full scale flow is calibrated at the factory and is found in the main menu You can press the exit amp several times to climb back up to the main menu For example if the full scale flow as found in the main menu IS Full Scale Flow 100 00 SCFM And the meter consistently shows a flow of 2 to 3 SCFM even with all valves closed and you are sure there are no leaks an example is to set the low flow cut off just above to Low Flow Cut Off 9 000
21. called Temperature Units Calibration Sub Menu Temperature Unit Use this menu to enter the units for temperature Use Table 3 3 Calibration Sub Menu for guidance if necessary The display will show the currently selected temperature unit Temperature Unit F Press enter and the units will begin flashing Use the up Aand down Wkeys to select The units will flash until the enter key is pressed again Choices Available e F Fahrenheit e C Celsius e K Kelvin e R Rankine Once the temperature units have been selected press enter 7 to save You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press Pto proceed to the next Calibration Sub Menu called Span Value Calibration Sub Menu MenuTune The MenuTune multiplies the meter output by a fixed value from 0 5000000 to 2 000000 Displayed MeterTune is for the currently selected gas This is useful if the meter displays a known offset from another device or expectation calculated flow rate for example and you want to make the meters match For instance assume your process needs a less accurate rotameter that reads 100 SCFM and the more accurate 6401 or 780i that reads 95 SCFM to align Enter a span factor of 100 95 1 052632 The meter will then multiply by this factor so that the meter output equals the rotameter output of 100 SCFM Default is of course 1 000000 MenuTune 1 000000 Press enter 7 and the units will
22. click the Normalize Composition button This will increase each target gas equally to reach 100 p l QMix Gas Composition Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do Mg Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter bas COMPOSITION SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM sa You have reached a composition total of 100 Generate Gas Mix Gas Upload Credits 5 Account Type Trial Please select a mix basis and enter a mix name Gas Database ear My Gases EE ike z Then click the Generate Gas Mix button below Kne ian na H2 one N2 Mix Basis Mix Name Oxygen 02 Hydrocarbons Methane CH4 Ethane CH3CH3 Ethylene C2H4 Butane C4H10 Isobutane C4H10 Butene C4H8 4 ue p 4 w p N li Click Normalize Total 100 Composition vegene Genesee load Gas Mt Mar Figure 9 Normalize Gas Composition to Reach 100 109 Once your gas composition reaches 100 select a mix basis and enter a mix name You can choose between Volume and Mass in the Mix Basis dropdown Volume is how much space an object takes and mass is the amount of matter an object contains In this example Volume is selected and the mixture is named GasMix Once these fields are entered click the green Generate Gas Mix button j Generate Gas Mix You have reached a composition total of 100 Please select a mix basis and enter a mix
23. gas or gas mixture you want to upload then click the green Upload Gas Mix to Meter button l qMix Gas Composition a a Eos T Fr bas COMPOSITION aa SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Gas Upload Credits 5 Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Account Type Trial Gas Database Create Gas Mix My Gases Name z ME Gas Name Type Composition Carbon Dioxide qMix v1 Hydrogen 74 000 Butane Helium Hydrogen Nitrogen Oxygen Remove Gas Click to Upload Hydrocarbons Gas Mix to Meter Ethylene Butane mW 4 tr p Resources awaa Total 0 00 qMix Guidelines and Operation Watch Tutorial Use AGA 8 Generate Gas Mix 2 In order to upload your qMix gas to your meter you must replace a current gas on your meter If you click Select a Gas Slot you will see the current gases on your flow meter In this case Carbon Dioxide Methane and Argon are loaded in slots 2 3 and 4 Slot 1 is always Air and can t be replaced For this example replace Carbon Dioxide in slot 2 with the new qMix gas mixture called GasMix Click and highlight 2 Carbon Dioxide to continue a Flow Meter Gases i Currently in Meter 117 3 4 A message will appear asking if you would like to save the gas being replaced to your
24. gases downloaded from Sierra s qTherm Gas Database click the My Gases Database button on the main menu You can also upload gases to your meter from your My Gases Database Gas Upload Credits Once a gas mixture is created through qMix users can upload this new gas mixture to their meter With each unique qMix gas upload one gas upload credit is used During the beta trial period you automatically receive 5 gas upload credits free of charge Once you use your 5 gas upload credits you will be prompted to activate 5 more gas upload credits free of charge When a qTherm gas 1s uploaded to the meter a gas upload credit is not used Dial A Gas Dial A Gas gives users a summary of current gases on the meter in slots 2 4 Once you have created a new qMix gas and saved the gas to the appropriate gas slot on the meter use the Dial A Gas amp Units button on the main menu to select your gas to use on your meter also specify degrees and pressure Sierra s qTherm Gas Database Sierra s available qTherm gases have higher accuracy between 0 5 to 3 0 of full scale for the 7801 and 0 75 to 3 0 of full scale for the 6401 resulting from actual gas calibrations at Sierra or updates to gas properties Users can download gases from Sierra s qTherm Gas Database to their My Gases Database which enables them to upload qTherm gases to their meter When a qTherm gas is uploaded to
25. go to the adjust screen From here you can adjust instrument reference conditions To adjust press 7 again and the units will begin flashing As in previous examples use the A WP buttons to enter the desired value and press enter 7 to save the value Standard Temp Standard Press lt gt 14695949 Psia 70 000000 F Normal Press 101 325 KPa A Normal Temp 0 000 C Once you are done press the enter key 7 to save You can press the exit amp several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press Pto proceed to the next Sub Menu called Diagnostics Diagnostics Sub Menu In the Diagnostics Sub Menu you can read the maximum and minimum flow pressure amp temperature Navigate to the Diagnostics Sub Menu use Table 3 9 below for guidance if necessary Use the left and right buttons to view these values These are the maximum and minimum values that the flow meter has measured Press the exit amp button several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press to proceed to the next Sub Menu called Change Password Sub Menu NOTE Extensive diagnostics are available via the Smart Interface Program SIP software 46 Mass Flow Pressure Totalizer Alarm Full Scale Dial A Dial A Pipe Reference Serial Tag Temp g j Flow Gas Conditions Number Number frenersaneeennssenesennesaneorneesenesen 1 Enter Password prvrssererersnn
26. in the Local Languages window Most recent version files are saved in Application Directory 640i ang Older versions are stored in Application Directory 640i lang archive Remote Languages By clicking the List Remote Files button the Remote Languages window is populated with language files available for download You must be hooked up to the internet so you can download these files from the Sierra Server If the language file is a newer version than a corresponding local file or is not present locally then it appears in red Files that are already saved locally are black 85 Download Language File Arrow Button To download a remote language file the file is selected in the Remote Language window and the arrow button is clicked Once the download is completed the language file will appear in the Local Languages window and will no longer appear as red in the Remote Languages window If a new version of a language file is downloaded the older local version is moved into the Archive directory Load Language Three language slots are available To upload a new language to the meter select the language you want to replace from the drop down menu then select the language to upload from the local languages list then press load Language The language is uploaded to the meter and is available for use 86 Appendix C Flow Totalizer Feature Flow Totalizer Empower Your Flow Meter to Do More This flow totalizer fea
27. scale 3 Air is standard on the instrument and cannot be removed 4 The qiherm Gas Library is a proprietary gas property index that is continually updated and improved Digester Gas 60 CH 40 CO Hydrogen TABLE 2 640 801 Straight Run Requirements Upstream 780 Inline tream 640i Insert eg SOR th FI nditioning EC a wm Two 90 shows tent pine ap mw Notes 1 Number of diameters D of straight pipe required between upstream disturbance and the flow meter 2 Number of diameters D of straight pipe required downstream of the flow meter 7801 INLINE PRESSURE DROP DL Te 100 2491 Fr Denotes 2 dig k Upper Flow Limit MIT IAAL A 7 i Mach No 0 3 UEFA AA LF LAAT TH EAN AAA LJ ee LA es TANTE FP PETR Afi Vila 1 TA TFT TT TT TT Po At 7 VET TANN TAL tt A nm A W n TI 10 24 9 Permanent Pressure Loss 1 Inches of Water 2 millibars 1 2 49 pA 1 10 100 1000 10 000 1 6 16 160 1600 16 000 Mass Flow Rate scfm 3 nm3 h 4 Notes 1 For air and nitrogen at 20 C temperature and 1 atmosphere pressure 3 At base conditions of 21 1 C temperature and 1 atmosphere pressure 2 1 inch of water at 60 F 0 0361 psi 4 At base conditions of 0 C temperature and 1 atmosphere pressure 53 640i INSERTION DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS P2 DD Side View P3 DD Side View All Versions Front View 53 66 135 168
28. sensor and one velocity sensor each in a separate probe QuadraTherm the term Quad meaning four introduces four sensors three precision platinum temperature sensors and one patented DrySense mass velocity sensor Performance improvements never before possible are gained as the QuadraTherm Technology isolates forced convection the critical variable for measuring gas mass flow rate by calculating and then eliminating unwanted heat transfer components like sensor stem conduction one of the major causes of false flow readings qTherm the Brains Behind it qTherm is the true Brain of the instrument and a revolutionary living learning algorithm set made possible by today s hyper fast microprocessors and QuadraTherm sensor inputs qTherm manages changes in gas flow temperature and pressure as well as outside temperature via a comprehensive heat transfer model The result of qTherm is a proprietary fundamentally different gas mass flow rate calculation using all pertinent variables for the most precise stable and accurate mass flow measurement possible Website amp Downloads QuadraTherm microsite www sierrainstruments com quadratherm Download this manual www sierrainstruments com quadrathermIM Features and Benefits Accuracy air 0 5 of reading from 50 to 100 of full scale 0 5 of reading plus 0 5 of full scale from 0 to 50 of full scale Patented vastly improved thermal sensor element for high acc
29. submitted your RMA 3 Print a copy of the RMA that now includes RMA and send a copy of the RMA form along with your meter back to the factory If you require service beyond calibration but do not know which service s will be required describe the symptoms as accurately as possible on the RMA form Pack your instrument carefully Use the original packaging and foam or bubble wrap packing peanuts NOT recommended and include a copy of the RMA form complete with Sierra supplied RMA number with the unit s Watch Video for Tips On How to Properly Package Your 640i for Shipping See our short 3 minute video which offers a few simple but important packing tips for the QuadraTherm 6401 to avoid any damage during transport Ship the unit s to the following address Sierra Instruments Inc Attention Factory Service Center 5 Harris Court Building L Monterey CA 93940 USA RE RMA your number 5I Appendix A Product Specifications PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Gas Measured All inert gases and all non condensing clean gases Flammable gases methane propane hydrogen digester gas natural gas Corrosive gases compatible with 316L stainless steel qTherm Gas Library most common gases and mixtures air is standard qTherm Dial A Gas option for choice of three additional gases Mass Velocity Range for Air 0 to 60 000 sfpm 0 to 305 smps at 21 1 C 70 F 1 atm Multivariable Outputs Mass flow rate standard Tempera
30. the meter a gas upload credit is not used NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology AGA 8 American Gas Association Report No 8 This report defines how the density of natural gas should be calculated or measured This feature is used to produce more accurate hydrocarbon gas mixtures Normalize Composition Increases the percentage of each gas in your mixture by equal amounts in order to produce a total gas composition of 100 94 qMix Beta Gas Mixing Feature Empower Your Flow Meter to Do More qMix is a powerful user customizable gas mixing feature included with every QuadraTherm thermal mass flow meter as a beta version qMix provides the ultimate gas flow measurement field flexibility by allowing you to create custom gases or gas mixtures to compensate for gas compositional changes in the field Use qMix when the gas composition changes in the pipe or when moving the meter to another location with a different gas composition The major benefit is that now for the first time with thermal technology you can retain accuracy without returning the meter to the factory for recalibration If gas composition changes in the application qMix helps you create custom gases or gas mixtures save gas mixtures to your personal My Gases Database and load the new gas mixtures into the meter Watch How qMix Works Video Video URL http www sierrainstruments com library videos qmix Get the Most Out of Your qMix Beta
31. up and down keys to modify this value if desired and then press the enter key 7 to accept If you change this value be sure not to enter a Pressure High value greater than the full scale of the pressure option you ordered or you would be over the range of the transducer If you change these pressure low high values the pressure accuracy is still based on the original 1 of full scale of the Pressure transducer option ordered Press the right key to continue to the temperature low value that corresponds to the 4mA output Temperature Low 32 00 The temperature units above are the current temperature units you ordered or that you have changed in the calibration sub menu In the example above if your temperature units are F then 32 00 F would correspond to the temperature 4mA output Press enter key 7 and use 44 the left right up and down keys to modify this value if desired and then press the enter key to accept Press the right key to continue to the temperature high value that corresponds to the 20mA output Temperature High 212 00 In the example above if your temperature units are F then 212 00 F would correspond to the temperature 20mA output Press enter key 7 and use the left right up and down keys to modify this value if desired and then press the enter key 7 to accept If you change these temperature low high values the temperature accuracy is still based on the original 1 C specification In
32. will be created 5 You will be provided an Activation Code 5 Cut and paste this code into the box below Enter activation code here and click the Start Free Trial button below 102 3 A Sierra customer service representative will request the following information for account registration New Registration Enter your information below to register Company Name First Name Last Name Street Address City State Province Zip Postal Code Select State Province Country Region United States v Telephone ext Email Address Re Enter Email Address Password Re Enter Password 4 Once you registration is complete you will be provided with an activation code Enter your code into the text field and click Start Free Trial Get Started Now qMix Activation Steps No internet connection can be detected Please contact Sierra Customer Support at 1 800 866 0200 A customer service representative will guide your through gMix registration If you already have a Sierra account gMix will be activated through your account If not a Sierra account will be created You will be provided an Activation Code Cut and paste this code into the box below Enter activation code here and click the Start Free Trial button below Q40wV6Fu 103 5 The Activation Complete window will pop up detailing the benefits of your new qMix beta trial including an explanation of your mete
33. 0 000000 Units Per Pulse on O Pulse Width 50ms v Pulse Width 100ms x Totalized Flow 420 0000 Totalized Flow 225 0000 Enter Units Per Pulse In this example the meter will pulse once every 50 SCF Reset Totalizer Reset Totalizer Methane Hare Gas Totalizer Status On Totalizer Status Of A Remember Units Per Pulse 50 000000 Units Per Pulse 50 000000 Each totalizer operates at Pulse Width 250ms Pulse Width 100ms a maximum of 1 pulse per Totalized Flow 300 0000 Totalized Flow 0 0000 second This limits the maximum units per pulse Select the duration of the pulse Pulse Width In this example the pulse will last for 250 mseconds Reset Totalizer Reset Totalizer Figure 4 Setting Units Per Pulse and Pulse Width NOTE Each totalizer operates at a maximum frequency of 1 Hz 1 pulse per second This limits the maximum units per pulse 91 a Flow Totalizer fotalizer SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM 2 Only Totalizes Mass Flow Units Totalizer Unit SCF Force Totalizer Relay Pulse OF 7 Turn On to Test the Totalizer Relay Pulse 5 Turn On Totalizer mn EE Will be Totalized Totalizer Status ms Totalizer Status n v Units Per Pulse 30 000000 Units Per Pulse 45 000000 Pulse Width 50ms x Pulse Width 250ms Totalized How 420 0000 Totalized Fl
34. 000 This is 5 of the full scale of 100 SCFM The analog output and the digital display be 0 000000 for any flow below 5 000000 SCFM The default value for low flow cut off is 0 000000 Once the low flow cut off has been entered use the enter key to save the value You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press to proceed to the next Calibration Sub Menu called Calibration Date Calibration Sub Menu Calibration Date The Calibration Date is a read only field that shows when the meter was last factory calibrated in MM DD YYYY format Calibration Date 08 13 2012 Sierra recommends recalibration as required by your metrology policy or when the meter validation routine found in the Smart Interface Program software detects a problem See Meter Validation in XXXXXX 34 You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press Pto proceed to the next Calibration Sub Menu called Full Scale Calibration Sub Menu Full Scale Flow The full scale value is the flow value that corresponds to 20mA on the Flow 4 20mA analog output This value can be adjusted between 50 100 of the original factory calibration full scale value found on the data tag Note that accuracy is still based on the original factory calibration full scale value Full Scale Flow 100 00 SCFM Press enter 7 and the units will begin flashing As in previous examples use th
35. 11 Fimware Date Aug 30 2012 Firmware Time 12 09 24 Calibration Date MM DD YYYY gt MM DD AYYYY PCA B 84 Display Language Sierra s qTherm Language Library is continually updated as our meter firmware is translated into other languages These languages can be downloaded from the Sierra server Z Display Language Installed Languages Active Language Language Name Active Alarm Alarm Mode Alarms Calibration Calibration Date Change Change Language Change Password Diagnostic Flow 20ma Flow 4ma Flow Alarms Flow Units Force Test Pulse Fullscale Gas Type High Threshold Hysteresis Language Low Flow Cut Off Chinese Chinese bao jing qi dong Bao Jing Mo shi Bao Jing Biao Ding Biao Ding Ri Gi Geng Gai Geng Gai Yu Yan Geng Gai Mi Ma Zhen Duang Man Liang Cheng 2 Zui Xiao Liu liang Liu Liang Bao Jing Liu Liang Bao Jing Qiang zhi mai chonc Man Liang Cheng Qi ti zhong lei Gao tong Zhi hou Yu Yan Di liu liang gie duan v Load Language HR Save Language Local Low Threshold Normal Pressure Normal Temp Output Password Pipe Diameter Pipe Roughness Pressure 20ma Pressure 4ma Pressure Pressure Alarm Pressure High Pressure Low Pressure Units Reset Pulse Cnt Pulse Width Reference Condition Ref N A Reference Normal Reference Standard Reset Totalizer Xia xian Chang tai ya li Chang tai wen du Shu chu Mi Ma Guan dao nei jing Guan bi cu cao du 20 hao a
36. 41 We will set a low flow alarm to demonstrate the Alarms function Navigate to the Flow Alarms Sub Menu screen use Table 3 6 1 above for guidance if necessary Assume that you already set the Active Alarm to Flow and the alarm condition is set to go off on a Low flow The Flow Alarms Sub Menu allows you to set the actual alarm setpoint along with hysteresis Press enter 7 and the units will begin flashing As in previous examples use the A VP buttons to enter the desired numeric value and the enter key 7 to save the value In the example screen below 10 SCFM has been entered The units were already set in the units menu Low SCFM 000010 000000 If you wanted to now set a High alarm press the right key P and the High alarm setup screen will appear Note If you wanted to set the active alarm on pressure temperature or totalizer instead of flow press the right key to reach the appropriate sub menu and use the A VP buttons to enter the desired numeric value and the enter key to save the value This concludes our review of the Calibration Sub Menu Press the exit amp climb back up to the main menu Output Adjust Sub Menu Flow Pressure and Temperature The QuadraTherm 6401 and 7801 comes standard with linear 4 to 20 mA analog outputs for flow and temperature If the pressure option is selected a third linear 4 to 20 mA analog output is provided for pressure Mass Flow Pressure Totalizer
37. A and cFMus versions 40F 40 C to 140 F 60 C ATEX IECEx Versions 4 F 20 C to 140 F 60 C PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS User Interface Local keypad with a six button interface Exit Enter 4 Four way directional arrows 4 ap w RS 232 with PC software for communication and programming Digital Display UltraBright backlit LCD digital display 2 x 16 2 x 32 scrolling 780i Inline Version Process Connections See page 9 and 10 for NPT ANSI class 150 flange and PN16 DN sizes 640i Insertion Version Process Connections See page 6 through 8 for insertion sizes ANSI 1 inch ANSI class 150 flange optional Low pressure hot tap rated to 150 psia 10 3 bara High pressure hot tap and retractor 230 psia 15 9 bara Wetted Materials 316 SS and 316L SS flow body and Pt Ir velocity sensor Viton VTP Pressure Option Neoprene Kal Rez optional Leak Integrity 1 x 10 secs of helium Approval Agencies cFMus Explosion proof for Class I Div I Groups B C D CE European Conformity ATEX IECEX Enclosure NEMA 4 IP66 hazardous area explosion proof flow pointer meter information tag NEMA 4X E2 option only 4 52 TABLE 1 qTherm Dial A Gas Selection Chart UTaLYy cr Actual Gas iiher Dial A G A 3 Ga gihe Dial A Gas agn as em am es Propane 0 5 3 0 a aa cara Notes 1 of reading at gt 50 of full scale flow add 0 5 of full scale below 50 of full scale flow 2 of full
38. Adjust Change the calibration correction factor to compensate for flow profile disturbances or specific application conditions The MeterTune span adjust is a multiplication factor applied to the flow signal Dual Output Signals Two 4 20mA separate linear output signals proportional to flow and temperature Optional 4 20mA proportional to pressure if pressure option selected Totalizer Set up totalizer pulse output Set Standard Conditions Chose between normal standard and other Set Password Set user password Set Low Flow Cut off Force flow to zero at a specified flow rate View Tag Number View assigned tag number Set Language Set language for display View Communications Protocol Parameters View communications settings 38 400 Baud rate no parity 8 data bits and I stop Bit ValidCal Diagnostics Review minimum maximum flow temperature and pressure and other diagnostics Enclosure Options Flow meter electronics are available mounted directly to the flow body or remotely mounted up to 200 feet 60 meters away Theelectronics housing may be used indoors or outdoors Display options include a programmable LCD displaying mass flow temperature pressure totalized flow Dial A Gas Dial A Pipe MeterTune and user full scale along with alarm reference conditions serial numbers and tag number Local operation and re configuration is accomplished using the push buttons on the device Electroni
39. Alann Full Scale Reference y Flow A Gas Conditions f i i i i Totalizer Alarms Output Reference Diagnostics Restore Output Conditions Factory Filter mg NET KEN memes pna f mm mm i i i H H i i Pressure Pressure Temperature Temperature Pressure Low Pressure Temperature Temperature imA 20mA ImA 20mA High Low High DAQ DAQ DAQ DAQ a j 4 Adjust Adjust es Test Table 3 7 Output Sub Menu Use the output adjust menu to view test or adjust the 4 and 20 mA raw digital DAC counts value for these parameters as well as to view or adjust the pressure and temperature values that 42 correspond to 4 and 20mA Zero flow always corresponds to 4mA and full scale flow always corresponds to 20mA All values in the output menu have been calibrated and set at the factory You only need to enter these screens if you wish to view adjust or test any of the values Setting Up 4 20 mA Outputs We will set Flow 4 20 mA to demonstrate this function The same routines apply for setting up Pressure 4 20 mA and Temperature 4 20 mA Flow 4 mA View Test Adjust Navigate to the Flow 4 mA screen in the Output Sub Menu use Table 3 7 above for guidance if necessary From this menu press enter to get to the flow 4 mA setup screen Flow 4 mA 11373 This numeric value is the DAC value that produces 4 mA on the analog flow output In the example screen DAC is 11373 Press enter 7 and the units wi
40. Calculating Insertion Depth for a Low Pressure Tap Variables L Nominal probe length D Duct O D C Duct I D T Height of Threadolet or customer provided Weldolet Formula L gt 12 D 2 T L must be equal or greater than 12 inches plus the height of the Threadolet plus half the duct O D All dimensions in inches h EEN H eo Nr bh Figure 2 2 Low Pressure Tap Insertion Depth Calculating Insertion Depth for a High Pressure Tap Variables S Distance from face of mounting flange to outside of duct D Duct O D P Minimum probe length T Minimum probe travel R Allowable probe travel IN Inserted position marker location RE Retracted position marker location 15 Formulas 1 P D 2 S 6 75 minimum probe length use next longer whole number length probe 2 T D 2 0 54 3 R 28 2 actual probe length S D 2 must be greater than or equal to T 4 IN actual probe length 2 5 5 S D 2 5 RE IN T All dimensions in inches Retracted position ill Inserted position 6 i a iin n Figure 2 3 High Pressure Tap Insertion Depth 16 Warning To avoid potential electric shock follow National Elec tric Code safety practices or your local code when wiring this unit to a power source and to peripheral devices Failure to do so could result in injury or death All AC power connections must be in acco
41. EN TM Units Per Pulse 30 000000 Units Per Pulse 45 000000 Dial A Gases Pulse Width 50ms v Pulse Width 100ms x Totalized How 420 0000 Totalized How 225 0000 Reset Totalize Reset Totalizer Methane Hare Gas otalizer Status On v Totalizer Status Off Reset Totalizers Units Per Pulse 50 000000 Units Per Pulse 50 000000 Set Units Per Pulse Independently EE Puise Width Toms and Pulse Width otalized Flow 300 0000 Totalized Flow 0 0000 Independently Reset Totalizer Reset Totalizer Figure 1 Flow Totalizer User Interface Turn Totalizers On Off Test or Reset Totalize accumulated flow for each of four loaded gases loaded into the instrument The totalizer for each gas can be activated or reset independently of the others Each gas also has its own value for pulse width and units per pulse All totalizer counts are displayed in the current active flow units In Figure 2 the current active flow units are displayed at the top left At the top right there is a drop down menu for testing the totalizer relay The totalizer of the active gas slot will accumulate flow if it is turned on This is accomplished by using the Totalizer Status drop down menu 88 Flow Totalizer Totalizer a SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM og a Active Flow Units A Must be in units of mass or flow totalizer is lo
42. N Flanges 17 2 14 0 3 34 7 10 437 356 85 180 17 9 14 0 4 14 10 20 455 356 105 259 18 3 14 0 4 57 12 60 465 356 116 320 19 6 14 0 6 77 18 90 498 356 172 480 20 7 14 0 8 47 24 40 526 356 215 620 i 72 58 ORDERING THE 640i INSERTION Dial A Gas Selection 0 tt Instructions To order a 640i please fill in each feature number block by selecting the codes from the corresponding features below Feature 10 is air always induded 13 Option 1 Thermal Insertion Mass Flow Meter all 316L stainless steel construction linear 4 20 mA output signals for Mass Flow Velocity and Tempera ture temperatures 40 F to 392 F 40 C to 200 C pressure to 500 psig 34 5 barg standard accuracy air 0 75 of reading above 50 of full scale flow and 0 75 of reading plus 0 5 of full scale below 50 of full scale flow includes qTherm Electronics with PC configuration software 24 VDC 10 0 or 100 240 VAC input power with a 3 4 inch 2 cm diameter 316 SS insertion sensor probe config urable alarm and pulse outputs CE cFMus ATEX IECEx approved Add a pressure output to the 640i VT version three 4 20 mA linear outputs for mass flow velocity temperature and pressure includes pressure sensor to 500 psig 34 5 barg NAA Non agency approved cFMus Process Temperature Range 40 C to 200 C 40 F to 3929F Class Division 1 Groups B C and D T3C Ta 40 C to 60 C 409F
43. Note Put N A in feature block 9 for VT or E4 meters Maximum operating pressure must not exceed the full scale of the pressure transducer if the VTP option is ordered or damage may occur 61 Feature 9 Dial A Gas Ain Air 0 75 of reading Add three qTherm Dial A Gases see Feature 11 13 below to choose additional gases Default Gases Nitrogen Carbon Dioxide Methane You may choose qTherm calibration or actual gas calibration for each one of your three additional choices Feature 10 12 qTherm Dial A Gas Selection Select three additional gases to be programmed into the instrument Air is standard on the instrument and cannot be removed qTherm gas is 3 0 of full scale for all qTherm gases qlherm Gas Code_ _ Gass Actual Gas Calibration Argon 4 DigesterGas 4A G Helium g metan ho nogen oS nm oygen mm 12 Propane NA 95 other consultractory 9 Note An application data sheet ADS must be completely filled in for each item ordered Non compliance will delay delivery Consult product Technical Datasheet for flow rate pressure and temperature limits Option 1 Digital Communications Profibus DP using an M12 connector NAA only full device description Profibus DP using a 2 wire terminal block connection with full device description FF Foundation Fieldbus full device description MB Modbus RTU full device description HART HART with full device description Note Available wit
44. PT Front View L2 Male NPT Thread 1 2 Through 3 4 150 Class Flange Side View 1 2 Through 1 1 2 150 Class Flange Front View 6 7 170 3 4 inch NPT Typ Flow Conditioning Element see TABLE 2 page 5 Remote Side View NPT Remote Front View Sizes for NPT Size H L Sizes For ANSI Class 150 Flange Size H P 150 Class Flange Remote Front View 6 7 170 Per customer cable length requirement 200 feet maximum Note All dimensions in inches with mm in brackets certified drawings available upon request 780 INLINE DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 2 Through 8 150 Class Flange Side View 2 Through 8 150 Class Flange Front View at Flow Conditioning Element see TABLE 2 page 5 2 Through 8 NPT Side View 3 4 inch NPT Typ Flow Conditioning Element see TABLE 2 page 5 NPT Remote Front View r Sizes for ANSI Class 150 Flanges mee L1 V A Sizes for 1 inch Through 8 inch NPT vinch 154 140 350 750 384 356 89 191 sinch 157 140 400 10 00 399 356 102 254 162 140 400 12 00 4inch 41 3569 102 05 4 H Siih 17 3 14 0 6 00 18 00 439 356 152 457 8 inch 18 3 14 0 8 00 24 00 465 356 203 610 Sizes for PN16 D
45. QuadraTherm 640i 780i Series Insertion and In Line Mass Flow Meters Instruction Manual Part Number IM 640 780i Rev v13 1 ril 201 April 2015 SIERRA EXPERIENCE OUR PASSION FOR FLOW GLOBAL SUPPORT LOCATIONS WE ARE HERE TO HELP CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 5 Harris Court Building L Monterey CA 93940 Phone 831 373 0200 800 866 0200 Fax 831 373 4402 www sierrainstruments com EUROPE HEADQUARTERS Bijlmansweid 2 1934RE Egmond aan den Hoef The Netherlands Phone 31 725071400 Fax 31 72 5071401 ASIA HEADQUARTERS second Floor Building 5 Senpu Industrial Park 25 Hangdu Road Hangtou Town Pu Dong New District Shanghai P R China Postal Code 201316 Phone 8621 5879 8521 Fax 8621 5879 8586 IMPORTANT CUSTOMER NOTICE OXYGEN SERVICE Sierra Instruments Inc is not liable for any damage or personal injury whatsoever resulting from the use of Sierra Instruments standard mass flow meters for oxygengas You are responsible for determining if this mass flow meter is appropriate for your oxygen application You are responsible for cleaning the mass flow meter tothe degree required for your oxygen flow application COPYRIGHT SIERRA INSTRUMENTS 2015 No part of this publication may be copied or distributed transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any human or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical manual or otherwise or disclosed to thi
46. Sierra Instruments 99 5 Once registered or logged in you will be directed to a qMix registration and activation page on Sierra s website Under Your Activation Code you will see your unique qMix activation code You will also get an email confirming your registration and your activation code for your records qMix Gas Mixing Software Registration amp Activation Congratulations Your 6401 7801 SIP and qMix Gas Mixing Feature is now registered with Sierra To get started with your qMix FREE Beta Trial enter the Activation Code below into your Smart Interface Program SIP You will also be sent an email with your unique activation code for your records Your Activation Code QZOwV6Fu Get the Most Out of Your FREE qMix Beta Trial With your free trial you will be able to Field adjust and maintain flow meter accuracy if gas composition changes Create and upload unlimited gas mixtures onto one meter Save custom gas mixtures onto a personal My Gases Database for later use Avoid costly recalibration no need to send unit back to the factory if gas composition changes 6 Go back to the Free Trial Activation window and enter your activation code in the text field Then click the green Start Free Trial button Get Started Now qMix Activation Steps Click the Register button below 2 You will be directed to a registration webpage Di 4 1 Enter activation code here and click the
47. Start Free Trial button below Upon sign in you will be provided an Activation Code Cut and paste this code into the box below Register qMix Now XcbiXGu 100 7 You will be directed to the Activation Complete window detailing the benefits of your new qMix beta trial including an explanation of your meter upload credits and a qMix Tutorial video Click Continue to access the qMix Gas Composition screen Congratulations Your qMix Free Trial is Activated You currently have 5 Gas Upload Credits Learn more about Meter Upload Credits With your qMix Free Trial you will be able to Create an unlimited number of custom gas mixtures with the qMix Gas Mixing Tool Save an unlimited number of custom gas mixtures to your personal My Gases Database Use your Meter Upload Credits to upload new custom gas mixtures to your 6401 7801 Watch gMix Tutorial Video 8 Use the qMix Gas Composition screen to begin creating your custom gas mixtures For detailed instructions on creating gas mixtures see p 14 z 2 qMix Gas bas Composition SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Gas Upload Credits 5 Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Account Type Trial Gas Database Create Gas Mix Name Formula Gas Composition Common Gases z Argon Ar Add Gas Carbon Dioxide p Helium He Hydrogen H2 Nitrogen N2 Ox
48. able pulse output with a maximum of 1 Hz Wire per figure 2 11 below FIGURE 2 11 PULSE OUTPUT PULSE RELAY B B E A 100 mA MAX 250 VDC VAC 4 20 Temp Out 9 Ground Ground 10 4 20 Flow Dut 11 Ground 12 RxIn Buss 13 TxOut Buss 14 Pulse B Pulse A Alarm B Alarm A Wiviviviviviviw 22222200 2 8 OOOO OOOHOO UOL Figure 2 11 Pulse Output E flg o I AC Input Power Rtn VDC In 4 20 Press Dut 40 OHM MAX ON STATE RESISTANCE NORMALLY OPEN SINGLE POLE PULSE VOLTAGE V SELECT R CURRENT LIMIT SO THAT CURRENT THROUGH PULSE 100mA V R CURRENT LIMIT 1 Hz MAX 22 USB Output If supplied plug your USB adapter into J1 per figure 2 12 USB pending AC Input Ground USB 4 20 Press Dut Pulse B Pulse A Alarm B Alarm 4 20 Temp Out 9 Ground 10 wi 4 20 Flow Out 11 7 Ground 12 RxIn Buss 13 TxDut Buss 14 Comm Ground IS N C 16 Power Rtn VDC In 22222020 12 22200200 FIGURE e le Figure 2 12 USB Output pending Remote ensor Wiring When connecting the sensor probe to a remotely mounted flow meter en closure use only factory supplied cables When connecting more than one meter do not intermix the sensor probes and electronics The elec tronics sensor probes and interconnecting cables supplied by Sierra In struments are calibrated as a complete precision mass flow circuit To make wiring connections fr
49. ack for recalibration To ensure this high accuracy qMix uses Sierra s proprietary qTherm math model algorithm set and National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST gas property data to assure the highest level of accuracy Table 1 gives an example of qTherm Dial A Gas options with the corresponding accuracy qMix uses this same qTherm gas data to produce accurate gas mixtures Sierra s proprietary gas database continuously improves with every calibration data point taken in our flow labs on every instrument sold qTherm Dial A Gas Selection Chart 780i Accuracy 640i Accuracy Gas Actual Gas qTherm Dial A Gas 2 Actual Gas BEIN Mere mo o OS KN KE z 0 0 menn a O a O o sm mrm ae sm o sm troen ae mm am am mj ee ae Other 4 Consult Factory Special Calibration Special Calibration Special Calibration Special Calibration Request SCR Request SCR Request SCR Request SCR Table 1 qTherm Dial A Gas Selection Chart Notes 1 of reading at gt 50 of full scale flow add 0 5 of full scale below 50 of full scale flow 2 of full scale 2 3 Air is standard on the instrument and cannot be removed 4 The Sierra qTherm Gas Database is a proprietary gas property index that is continuously updated and improved Getting Started with the qMix Beta Trial To get started first you need to determine if your QuadraTherm 6401 7801 mass flow meter currently supports qMix New Customer
50. ain menu 36 Totalizer Sub Menu The Totalizer Sub Menu controls all aspects of the totalizer function Totalizers are used to monitor accumulated flow often for billing and cost allocation purposes The totalizer sub menu is used to turn the totalizer ON or OFF to reset and to tell the meter when to send out a totalizer pulse and what that pulse should look like Mass Flow Pressure Totalizer Alarm Full Scale Dial Dial A Pipe Reference Serial Tag Temp A Flow A Gas Conditions Number Number fa Enter i Password i SE NE NE Ein mittens Calibration Process Totalizer Alarms Output Reference Diagnostics Change Change Restore Output Pressure Conditions Password Language Factory Filter EEE i i i i i f H i Reset Reset Pulse Unit per Totalizer Totalizer Pulse Width pulse On Off Count k Table 3 5 Totalizer Sub Menu Totalizer Sub Menu Reset Totalizer Navigate to the Reset Totalizer screen use Table 3 5 above for guidance 1f necessary Use this menu to reset the totalizer to zero Press enter 7 and you will see a flashing YES Pressing enter 7 again to reset the totalizer to zero and bring you back to the Totalizer Sub Menu Reset Totalizer Yes In addition from the screen above you can press the down V__ button to a flashing NO Pressing enter lt will return back to the Totalizer Sub Menu Totalizer Sub Menu Reset Pulse C
51. alue in our example it would be 1 then 2 3 and so on to 9 then back to 0 Pressing the down V button will move the menu selection down or decrement the data entry field if you re updating a menu value For example if you re updating a value and that value is currently set to 9 pressing the down V key will decrease the value to the next logical value in our example it would be 8 then 7 6 and so on to 0 then back to 9 Pressing the enter lt key accepts the current value Pressing the escape cancel amp key returns to the last previous menu and if you re currently editing a value will cancel any changes you ve made Note The screen data flashes to show that you are actively editing Pressing the enter key permanently writes the data to the meters memory 25 Start up Routine Then the meter is first powered up it will cycle through set up data See an example below of the type of screens you will see 1 Product Name and Firmware Version Left is main PCA right is display PCA 640i 780i V1 0 X 2 Serial Number Serial 1234XXXX 3 Full Scale Full Scale 100 00 SCFM 4 Gas Dial A Gas Carbon Dioxide 5 Tag Number Tag 1234XXXX NOTE All of these values are also displayed on the provided SIP Smart Interface Program software Level 1 Main Menu Mass Flow Pressure Totalizer Full Scale Dial A Pipe Referen
52. ances in the flow profile that might cause unexpected flow rate indications e Heaters that might cause rapid excursions in the measured temperature 11 Unobstructed Flow Requirements Select an installation site that will minimize possible distortion in the flow profile Valves elbows control valves and other piping components may cause flow disturbances Check your specific piping condition against the examples shown below In order to achieve accurate and repeatable performance install the flow meter using the recommended number of straight run pipe diameters upstream and downstream of the sensor A B k Flow meter Er Example 4 Redudion before meter Example One 90 elbow before meter A B A B a m Or Flow meter Example 5 Expansion before meter Example 2 Two 90 elbows before meter in one plane A B e e4 3 Flow meter Fow meter Example 6 Regulator or valve partially closed before meter If valve is always Example 3 wide open base length requirements on fitting directly preceding Two 90 elbows before meter out of plane if three t 90 bends present double recommended length 640i and 780i Straight Run Requirements Piping Condition A Upstream 640i A Upstream 780i B Downstream Example Insertion Inline with Flow aes 1 Number of diameters D of straight pipe required between upstream disturbance and the flow meter 2 Number of diameters D of straight pipe require
53. ass flow meter And he knew it was a sensor game The development of an industrialized metal sheathed sensor in the early 80s was Sierra s first big step but Dr Olin is a driven innovator and this was only the beginning for someone who saw Thermal Mass Flow as his life s work Many successful innovations followed but in 1999 Sierra experienced a major breakthrough with the introduction of their patented no drift DrySense thermal mass velocity sensor Sierra engineers now recognized they were on the cusp of realizing Dr Olin s vision Realizing the Vision Thermal technology by its very nature uses the physics of heat transfer and conservation of energy in a closed system to measure mass flow rate This means that for a thermal mass flow meter to achieve the greatest accuracy it must solve the First Law of Thermodynamics Heat Energy In Heat Energy Out for each data point As you can imagine solving the First Law in a flow instrument was no easy task By Dr Olin s own accounting decades of hard nosed dedication to excellence by himself and Sierra s engineering team years of testing and his stack of yellow note pads over five feet high jammed with his handwritten equations and designs finally yielded the secret in the form of two revolutionary technologies QuadraTherm and qTherm now both patented worldwide The QuadraTherm Sensor Traditional thermal sensors have two sensors one temperature
54. ated flow rate more and slow down the time response slightly Decreasing this value will make the indicated flow noisier but will also speed up the response time slightly Press enter 7 and the units will begin flashing As in previous examples use the A VP buttons to enter the desired value and the enter key 7 to save the value Output Filter 020 Hit the exit key to return to the main top menu 48 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting amp Repair Troubleshooting the Flow Meter Begin hardware troubleshooting by verifying the following facilities is sues are correct These areas impact system operation and must be corrected prior to performing any flow meter inspections 1 Verify the incoming power to the flow meter is present and of the correct voltage and polarity 2 Check the flow meter wiring for correct connections as described in Chapter 2 3 Verify the flow meter is installed with the correct number of up stream and downstream pipe diameters as shown on page 2 2 4 Verify the flow direction indicator is correctly aligned pointing downstream of flow 5 Make sure there are no leaks in the line being measured After verifying the factors above follow the troubleshooting procedures outlined on the next page If you need to return the flow meter to the factory see page 4 3 for return shipping instructions 49 Problem Velocity measurement is erratic or fluctuating Velocity measurement seems too h
55. b Menu 35 Process Pressure Sub Menu Pressure Units Use this menu to enter the units for pressure Use the enter key to drill down to Pressure Units selection Press enter and the units will begin flashing Use the Wbuttons to enter the desired information and the enter key 7 to save the value Pressure Units Psia Available units are e Psia Psig Bar A Bar G KPa A KPa G Kg CM2 A Kg CM2 G In H2O A In H2O G MM H20 A MM H20 G Once the pressure units have been selected press the enter key 7 to save You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press Pto proceed to the next Sub Menu called Process Pressure Temperature Units Process Pressure Sub Menu Process Pressure Use this menu to enter the process pressure Process Pressure 14 700154 This process pressure is used by the instruments qTherm mathematical model to improve gas properties calculations Gas properties have a very slight dependence on pressure so 1f process pressure changes appreciably over time this value should be updated to reflect process conditions about 0 01 per psi The units of the pressure in this menu are the same as what was set in the previous menu In the example above the units are 14 700154 Psia since this is what was set in the pressure units sub menu This concludes our review of the Process Pressure Sub Menu Press the exit amp climb back up to the m
56. ce Serial Tag Temp Flow Conditions Number Number Table 3 1 Main Menu Level 1 26 Once set up data is displayed the meter will display the flow variables The instrument will Auto Scroll through each flow variable You can turn OFF the Auto Scroll feature by hitting the V down arrow Auto Scroll Off Turn Auto Scroll back ON again by hitting the A up arrow Auto Scroll will default back to on if power is cycled Auto Scroll On The following flow variable screens will Auto Scroll The data shown below is for example only 1 Flow and Temperature 0 11 SCFM 97 66 F 2 Pressure N A if option was not ordered Pressure 0 00 psia 3 Totalizer only displayed if turned ON Total Units SCF 0 00 You can now cycle through more main menu screens By entering gt you will see the additional screens You can also go back using lt at any time or exit to the main screen by pressing X 4 Alarm Active Alarm Flow L On 5 Full Scale Flow Full Scale Flow 100 00 SCFM ZI 6 qTherm Dial A Gas Gas Type Dial A Gas Carbon Dioxide 7 qTherm Dial A Pipe Dial A Pipe ID 8 Reference Conditions Ref Standard 14 695949 70 0 9 Serial Serial 1234XXXX 10 Tag Tag 1234XXXX And finally complete the cycle back to the flow and temperature screen Level 2 Sub Menu Password Protected At this point you can access various other menus To ent
57. cked Totalizer Unit SCF Force Totalizer Relay Pulse On 7 Used to Test the Allow Totalizer Reset V Totalizer Relay Air Carbon_Dioxide Active Totalizer Status On Totalizer Status On X Tot alizer is on and Units Per Pulse 30 000000 Units Per Pulse 45 000000 active The gas Pulse Width 50ms v Pulse Width 100ms 7 Carbon_Dioxide Totalized Fow 420 0000 Totalized Fow 225 0000 is being totalized Reset Totalizer Reset Totalizer Hare_Gas Totalizer Status Q Totalizer Status Off X Press Reset to a Use Drop down Menu 3 Units Per Pulse 50 000000 Units Per Pulse 50 000000 Zero out Totalizer ap a ee to Turn Totalizer On or idth v Pulse Width X Pulse Width 250ms ulse Wi 100ms Off In this example the Totalized How 300 0000 Totalized How 0 0000 gas is loaded but Reset Totalizer totalizer is off Reset Totalizer Save Figure 2 Turn Totalizers On Off Test and Reset NOTE If units are not mass flow this menu is locked 89 Set Units Per Pulse and Pulse Width Each totalizer can use a different unit per pulse and pulse width The unit per pulse is the mass of the active gas that must accumulate before the meter generates a pulse It will be in the mass units selected in the units menu The pulse width is the amount of time the pulse lasts It is selec
58. clicked Once the download is completed the gas file will appear in the Local Gases window and will no longer appear as red in the Remote gases window If a new version of a gas file is downloaded the older local version is moved into the Archive directory Load Gas To load a gas into one of the 3 available slots Air is in Slot I and cannot be changed select the gas to be replaced in Gas dropdown on the left and click the Load Gas button then press load gas You will see a progress bar indicating the upload status Upon completion your old qTherm gas will have been replaced Therm bas Library SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Air v2 Air v2 Air v3 Argon v2 Argon v2 Blast Fumace_Gas v2 BlastFumace Gas v2 Carbon Dioxide v2 Carbon_Dioxide v2 ee Chlorine v2 Chlorine v2 Digester_Gas v2 Methane v2 Flare_Gas v2 Nat 640 Helium v2 Natural_Gas PG amp E v2 Hydrogen v2 Nitrogen v2 3 Methane v2 Oxygen v2 Nat 640i near 2 4 m 4 as gpi List Remote Files 1 Air Cal 2 None 2 3 None 3 None 4 70 Quick Keys Alarm Setpoint settings 2 SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Active Of v Mode Low Alarm Status My Low High Flow 10 0000 0 0000 SCFM Pressure N A N A Not Active Temperature 70 0000 20 0000 F Totalizer 0 0000 0 0000 SCF Only one alarm can be active at any time Use the Active pull down menu to select the active alarm or to turn off the alarm fu
59. cs include non volatile memory that stores all configuration information The memory allows the flow meter to function immediately upon power up or after an interruption in power 10 Chapter 2 Installation amp Wiring Installation Overview The 6401 and 7801 are easy to set up in the field The flow meter should be inserted to the centerline of the pipe When selecting an installation site make sure that 1 Line pressure and temperature will not exceed the flow meter A rating If ambient temperature exceeds 50 C remove flow Warning meter to a cooler area Agency approval for hazard 2 ous location installations var ies between flow meter mod The location meets the required minimum number of pipe diameters upstream and downstream of the sensor head els Consult the flow meter see Figure 2 1 on the next page nameplate for specific flow JE 3 Safe and convenient access with adequate clearance Also verify the meter is located where the gas is clean and dry 4 Verify that the cable entry into the instrument meets the FM standard if required 5 For remote installations verify the supplied cable length is sufficient to connect the flow meter sensor to the remote electronics Do not extend or shorten the supplied cable between the probe and the electronics 6 Also before installation check your flow system for anomalies such as Leaks Valves or restrictions in the flow path that could create disturb
60. d downstream of the flow meter Figure 2 1 Recommended Pipe Length Requirements for Installation 66 12 AN Caution When using toxic or cor rosive gases purge the line with inert gas for a minimum of four hours at full gas flow before installing the flow meter Correct Alignment incorrect Alignment NOTE Probe may enter the pipe from any direction as long as the tips are in the center F L g W DIRECTION NDICATOR YA T OINTS DOWNSTREAM Installing the Flow Meter When positioning the flow meter refer to the flow direction indicator at tached to the probe For proper operation install the meter with the flow direction indicator pointing downstream in the direction of flow Installing the meter opposite this direction will result in inaccurate flow measurement Cold Tap Installation 1 Confirm that the installation site meets the minimum upstream and downstream pipe diameter requirements shown in Figure 2 1 2 Turn off the flow of process gas Verify that the line is not pres surized 3 Use a cutting torch or sharp cutting tool to tap into the pipe The pipe opening must be at least 0 78 inches in diameter Do not attempt to insert the sensor probe through a smaller hole 4 Remove all burrs from the tap Rough edges may cause flow profile distortions that could affect flow meter accuracy Also obstructions could damage the sensor assembly when inserting into the pipe
61. drop down menu This will bring up the following screen herm bas Library lt m SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Local Gases Remote Gases Ar v2 Air v2 2 Air v3 3 Argon v2 1 Argon v2 BlastFumace Gas v2 BlastFumace Gas v2 Carbon_Dioxide v2 Carbon Dioxide v2 H Chlorine v2 F Chlorine v2 Digester Gas v2 Methane v2 S Fare Gas v2 Nat 640 Helium v2 Natural Gas PG amp E v2 Hydrogen v2 Nitrogen v2 ais Methane v2 Oxygen v2 a Nat 640 a r gt ai I me NG m o p p m rn Local Gases All Gas Files saved on your computer are displayed in the Local Gases window These are not necessarily the gas files in your meter but ones you have downloaded from the Sierra Server previously If you have never done so this area will be blank Most recent version files are saved in c sierrainstruments 640i gas Older versions are stored in c sierrainstruments 640i gas archive Remote Gases By clicking the List Remote Files button the Remote Gas window is populated with gas files available for download You must have an internet connection to connect to the Sierra server If the gas file is a newer version than a corresponding local file or is not present locally then it appears in red Files that are already saved locally are black 69 Download Gas File Arrow Button To download a remote gas file the file is selected in the Remote Gas window and the arrow button is
62. e A VP 4buttons to enter the desired value and the enter key 7 to save the value This concludes our review of the Calibration Sub Menu Press the exit amp climb back up to the main menu Process Pressure Sub Menu Navigate to the Process Pressure Sub Menu use Table 3 4 below for guidance if necessary The QuadraTherm 640i and 780i is a multivariable thermal mass flow meter It always measures mass velocity from which the mass flow rate is derived and temperature VT and has the optional ability to measure process pressure along with VT this is called VTP The Process Pressure Sub Menu allows you to input the desired pressure units Mass Flow Pressure Totalizer Alarm Full Scale Dial Dial A Pipe Reference Serial Tag Temp f i Flow A Gas Conditions Number i Number re Enter Password NERSE Fisteteseseeassreeerestenesssaesrnseemessasstnreraseeeensraeernieemstesasemiaraseuesnsraesraesasnesaesenenemegesesrarerningasesagsentataseyeesearaeragaseecsasiararsseeerassarsteineateusqatmmianaseeernseansenineaieisaateerarssnaeraisatierinetrarstateciaesineerassesenineernmenteeiatttnserninenseeagisatgareersnwparerateenseninescanetatmeaeasas eaten nes f T piensa Calibration Process Totalizer Alarms Output Reference Diagnostics Change Change Restore Output Pressure Conditions Password Language Factory Filter i fee i Pressure Units Adjust Adjust Table 3 4 Process Pressure Su
63. e The 6401 and 7801 can use just the contacts or an approximately 10K pull up resistor Choices Available e On for testing closes the normally open relay default is 50 msec Off for testing opens the relay default is 50 msec 50 ms 100 ms 250 ms Pulse Width 50 ms In the screen example above the pulse width will close the isolated normally open contacts for 50ms the frequency of the pulse varies with flow rate and units per pulse value see below but cannot exceed 1Hz maximum Press enter and the units will begin flashing Press the up Abutton or down VW button to choose the desired pulse Next press the enter key to save You can press the exit amp several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press to proceed to the next Sub Menu called Units Per Pulse 38 Totalizer Sub Menu Units Per Pulse Use this menu to select the units per pulse Navigate to the Units Per Pulse screen use Table 3 5 above for guidance if necessary Note the maximum frequency at which the totalizer can count is 1 pulse per second or 1 Hz This puts a limit on the units per pulse and makes resolution dependent on flow rate For example Assume the maximum flow rate is 100 SCFM and you want the totalizer to pulse every 5 SCF Since the flow is 100 SCFM it will take 5 100 minutes or 3 seconds to totalize 5 SCF That is acceptable since the totalizer takes longer than I second to accumulate SCF Assume that now you wa
64. e AGA 8 to Produce When Your Mixture to Reach 100 More Accurate Equals 100 Click Hydrocarbon Mixtures Generate Gas Mix Figure 2 Overview of qMix Gas Composition User Interface 105 Create a New Gas Composition Using qMix To learn how to create a new gas composition watch the qMix How to Video and follow the instructions on the following pages Video URL http www sierrainstruments com library videos qmix 1 Ifyou are not already on the qMix Gas Composition page then click the qMix Gas Composition button or select qMix Gas Composition from the function selector dropdown on the SIP main menu Calibration Date MMI DDIYYYY Manufactured Date MMIDDIYYYY PCA Revision PCA B Firmware Revision v1 0 89 Serial Number 12345 Therm 6401 SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM FS 0 00 SMPS 0 000 SMPS T 84 94 F Low Alarm OFF P Not Active 0 000 N A Port is Active Dial A Gas amp Units My Gases Database Flow Totalizer Alarm Setpoint ValidCal Diagnostics MeterTune Span Adjust Reference Conditions Low Flow Cut Off Flow Press Temp 4 20mA Output Setup Pressure Value Output Filter Save Restore Data Meter Information Display Language Figure 3 Choose qMix Gas Composition in Main Menu 2 Once on the qMix Gas Composition page select a target gas from the Gas Database section on the left To add target gas to your mix click the Add Gas but
65. e Calibration Sub Menu Go to that section for more detailed information In the example above assume full scale flow is 100 SCFM As a result a 20 mA output equals 100 SCFM and 4 mA output equals 0 00000 SCFM These values are fixed for flow The output is linear between these two points in this example if we had a flow of 50 SCFM the output would be 12 mA Once you have completed viewing testing and adjusting the flow pressure and temperature 4 20 mA DAC values press the right key P to reach the appropriate sub menu and use the A VP 4buttons to enter the desired numeric value and the enter key 7 to save the value Getting 4 to 20 mA for Temperature and Pressure If you wanted to set the 4 to 20 mA active alarm on pressure and temperature instead of flow Pressure Low 0 00 The pressure units above are the current pressure units you ordered or that you have changed in the process pressure sub menu In the example above if your pressure units are psia then 0 00 psia would correspond to the pressure 4mA output Press enter key 7 and use the left right up and down keys to modify this value if desired and then press the enter key 7 to accept Press the right key to continue to the pressure high value that corresponds to the 20mA output Pressure High 30 00 In the example above if your pressure units are psia then 30 00 psia would correspond to the pressure 20mA output Press enter key and use the left right
66. e Change Language Sub Menu use Table 3 9 above for guidance if necessary Use this menu to change the displayed language Use SIP program to download latest languages to your device You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press to proceed to the next Sub Menu called Restore Factory Change Language US English 47 Caution Before attempting any flow meter repair verify that the line is not pressurized Caution Always remove main power before disassembling any part of the mass flow meter Restore Factory Sub Menu Use this menu to restore all parameters to the original factory conditions This will undo any changes you have made Navigate to the Restore Factory Sub Menu use Table 3 9 above for guidance if necessary Press enter S and the YES will begin flashing As in previous examples use the A V buttons to enter YES or NO and press the enter key to save Restore Factory YES You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press Pto proceed to the next Sub Menu called Output Filter Output Filter Sub Menu Use this menu to view or change your current Output Filter value Navigate to the Output Filter Sub Menu use Table 3 9 above for guidance if necessary This value is a smoothing or averaging function of the indicated flow rate This value can be from 1 to 200 Increasing this value will smooth out the indic
67. e process is more automated The Dial A Pipe process requires 2 steps 1 Setting Pipe Inner Diameter ID 2 Setting Pipe Type 30 Step 1 Dial A Pipe Navigate to the Dial A Pipe ID screen Use Table 3 3 Calibration Sub Menu for guidance if necessary The display will show pipe inner diameter in the units selected In the example below the inside diameter of the pipe is 6 065000 inches Dial A Pipe ID 6 065000 In Press enter to cause the first digit the 6 in 6 065000 in our example to begin flashing Use the up and down arrows to select the value 0 to 9 Once done use the right key to move on to the selected significant digit Once the I D value is selected use the up and down keys to select the desired units IMPORTANT It is vital to use the correct I D and units of the pipe where the instrument is located If the schedule of the pipe is known the I D can be looked up from pipe tables If the pipe outer diameter and wall thickness is known the I D can be calculated If you do not have a round pipe you must enter the equivalent round I D There are various methods of calculating this Here s an easy calculation to give you the hydraulic diameter Hp Hydraulic Diameter Hp Hp 4A A Cross sectional area of duck P P Wetted perimeter of duct LD Units in inches m meters mm millimeters ft feet Step 2 Dial A Pipe Type Pipe roughness does matter The friction losses of the gas moving t
68. e the meter was last calibrated Note that you can also use the Quick Keys or the function selector of the Smart Interface Program SIP provided free with the meter Mass Flow Pressure Totalizer Alarm Full Scale Dial Dial A Pipe Reference Serial Tag Temp Flow A Gas Conditions Number Number b Enter Password EEE EE i 3 i i i I Process Totalizer Alarms Output Reference Diagnostics Change Change Restore Output Pressure Conditions Password Language Factory Filter Sub Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu a Sub Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu Sob Menn DE AE TEGE SG nemmelig fremme r Dial A Gas Dial A Dial A Flow Units Temperature MeterTune Low Flow Calibration Full Scale Pipe ID Pipe Unit Cut Off Date Flow Type H H H H i i i i i i i i i i Table 3 3 Calibration Sub Menu 29 Calibration Sub Menu Gas Type qTherm Dial A Gas Use this menu to change and select the gas to be measured This is called our Dial A Gas feature and is a powerful and unique feature of the 6401 7801 The display will show gas type and list the currently selected gas Dial A Gas Carbon Dioxide Navigate to the Dial A Gas screen Use Table 3 3 Calibration Sub Menu for guidance if necessary Once on the Dial A Gas screen press enter key once again until the current selected gas begins to flash It may take a few seconds to begin to f
69. ed Flow 6 To zero out the flow totalizer for your intended gas and restart click the Reset Totalizer button for that gas 92 To test the totalizer relay pulse set Force Totalizer Relay Pulse to On and click the Save button Return to Off position when you wish to end the pulse testing Save your changes Use the Exit button to return to the main menu 93 Appendix D qMix Gas Mixing Feature Definitions The following terms are used frequently throughout this manual They are presented here with their definitions for your information SIP Smart Interface Program SIP software the user interface for the 6401 7801 qTherm Proprietary math algorithm set that powers qMix qMix Gas mix creation software run through the SIP interface mixtures created by qMix use the qTherm math algorithm set 3 0 of full scale accuracy Sierra s Gas Database In the qMix Gas Composition SIP interface the Gas Database section lists over 120 gases available to use to create your qMix gas mixtures these gases have 3 0 of full scale accuracy My Gases In the qMix Gas Composition SIP interface once you create a gas mix your new gas IS saved in your My Gases section This provides a complete history of your gas mixtures including gas name type either qMix or qTherm and composition percentage My Gases Database To locate a complete history of qMix gases created and or
70. er the next level press the enter key You will be requested to enter a password Default is 0000 and can be reset in a later screen or using SIP Password 0000 Use the up Aand down Whuttons to cycle through numbers and left and right buttons to move to the next digit Once the correct password has been entered hit enter and you will enter the Level 2 Sub Menu shown in Table 3 2 28 Mass Flow Pressure Totalizer Alarm Full Scale Dial Dial A Pipe Reference Serial Tag Temp g y Flow A Gas Conditions Number Number Enter Password EEE Calibration Process Totalizer Alarms Output Reference Diagnostics Change Change estore Restore sub menu Pressure sub menu sub menu sub menu Conditions sub menu Password Language Factory Factory sub menu sub menu sub menu sub menu sub menu sub menu Table 3 2 Level 2 Sub Menu Calibration Sub Menu Navigate to the Calibration Sub Menu use Table 3 3 below for guidance if necessary The calibration menu allows you to set up the meter to match the application Calibration Sub Menu To start move down to the next level by pressing the enter key From this level you can set up Dial A Gas and Dial A Pipe as well as flow and temperature units pressure is optional and has its own set up menu to be covered later In addition you can adjust the MeterTune span adjust full scale flow low flow cut off and view the dat
71. esources Gas Composition Normalize gMix Guidelines and Operation Use AGA 8 Generate Gas Mix Upload Gas Mix to Meter 111 Load Your Gas onto Your Meter with internet connection 1 To upload a gas onto your meter first select the gas or gas mixture you want to upload then click the green Upload Gas Mix to Meter button P 2 qMix Gas Composition i E a i M Pr bas COMPOSITION aa SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Gas Upload Credits 5 Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Account Type Trial Gas Database Create Gas Mix My Gases Name ME Gas Name Type Composition Carbon Dioxide qMix v1 Helium Hydrogen Nitrogen Oxygen Hydrogen 74 000 Butane Fenove Gas Click to Upload Hydrocarbons n Neher Gas Mix to Meter Ethylene Butane T mW 4 tr p Resources Normalize N Watch Tutorial Composition Total 0 00 Use AGA 8 Generate Gas Mix qMix Guidelines and Operation 2 In order to upload your qMix gas to your meter you must replace a current gas on your meter If you click Select a Gas Slot you will see the current gases on your flow meter In this case Carbon Dioxide Methane and Argon are loaded in slots 2 3 and 4 Slot 1 1s always Air and can t be replaced For this exam
72. h cFMus and ATEX IECEx except DPI 14 62 Appendix B Smart Interface Installation Therm 541 amp SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Install the RS 232 Cable Install the provided RS 232 pigtail to the terminal board TB as shown below then install power to the meter AC Input 4 20 Temp Dut 9 Ground 10 4 20 Flow Out U Ground 12 RxIn Buss 13 I idl 8 Ground USB C 7 4 20 Press Dut O pi F 6 Pulse B 0 5 Pulse 4 a O F 4 Alorm B i E 3 Alorm o 2 Power Rtn 1 VDC In TO SERIAL PORT DB9 D CONNECTOR PIN 3 RS 232 RECEIVE T2 TRI FIGURE 2 10 RS 232 COMMUNICATION Installing the Program System Requirements Operation System Windows QuadraTherm 6401 amp 7801 Sierra Interface Program SIP Click on the file 6401 amp 7801 Sierra Interface Program This file is self extracting Follow instructions for installing the files Process takes about 1 10 minutes total depending on speed of your computer QuadraTherm 6401 amp 7801 Sierra Interface Program Windows Compatible Instructions Click on Setup let it install the 6401 amp 7801 Smart Interface Program If you have any questions about downloading the files please contact Freynold Usi at f usi Qsierrainstruments com 63 Program Start up The smart interface program allows the user to configure the unit and view all unit parameters NOTE The current version of the progra
73. hrough the pipe are a major factor in the instruments calculation of the flow profile Navigate to the Pipe Type screen Use Table 3 3 Calibration Sub Menu for guidance if necessary Use this menu screen to complete entering Dial A Pipe data The display will show pipe roughness and the type of pipe See example below Dial A Pipe ss smooth Press enter lt and the type of pipe will begin flashing Go to the next level down with the V button and select the proper pipe type Choices Available ss smooth ss normal ss rough cs smooth 31 cs normal cs rough c fiber cast iron concrete PVC Glass ss UHP where ss stainless steel cs carbon steel c fiber carbon fiber UHP ultra high purity 5 10 Ra finish Again use the A up and V down keys to select Choice will flash until the enter key lt is pressed Once the selection is made the instrument Dial A Pipe feature is complete You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press P to proceed to the next Calibration Sub Menu called Flow Units Calibration Sub Menu Flow Units Navigate to the Flow Units screen Use Table 3 3 Calibration Sub Menu for guidance if necessary Use this menu to enter the units for mass velocity or flow The display will show the previously selected flow units For example Flow Units SCFM Press enter and the units will begin flashing Go to the next level with
74. ial once you have used your 5 gas upload credits you will be issued five more credits free of charge We recommend clicking Yes to continue Are you sure that you want to use 1 of your 5 available Gas Upload Credits to load GasMix 119 6 If you are not connected to the internet a new window will appear displaying your Client Code Please call the Sierra Customer Support line 800 866 0200 and provide the Client Code displayed on your screen The Support Representative will then provide you with a Verification Code Enter that code and click submit No internet connection can be detected Please contact Sierra Customer Support at 1 800 866 0200 and you will be asked for the Client Code below You will then be provided with a Verification Code to enter in the window below Client Code YbYLX505nS0CcMSGjGKS Venfication Code 10 A progress icon will appear showing the gas being uploaded onto your meter Once complete a message will appear notifying you that your gas was successfully loaded onto your meter Click OR to continue Loading Gas Mix into the Meter 120 GasMix has been successfully loaded into meter Activate using the Dial A Gas menu 11 To activate your new gas go to your SIP main menu and click the qTherm Dial A Gas amp Units button or select it from the function selector drop down Therm 6401 SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM FUNCTION SELECTOR Calibration Date Manufact
75. ibrated Exceeding it will not damage the meter but flow readings will not be accurate The calibrated full scale is found in the calibration menu Note the meter will still read digital flow values up to the calibrated full scale but analog outputs will be scaled per the user settings 4 20 mA OUTPUT RANGE mA 20 mA How 0 000 1444 40 SCFM Temperature 32 00 212 00 F Pressure N A N A 4 20 mA ADJUSTMENTS mA 20 mA mm me KE Temperature 11340 56670 em Mean Pressure N A N A Test4mA Test20mA Pressure and temperature may be scaled as the user desires All units are as set in the units menu The 4 and 20 mA analog outputs can be adjusted by adjusting the DAQ counts until 4 or 20 mA is observed For example 1f the flow 4 mA output is actually reading 3 98 mA adjust the DAQ counts up from 1130 and press test and repeat until the readings has increased to 4 00 mA Pressure Math Value This is the pressure used by the qTherm math to calculate gas properties This makes gas properties calculations more accurate Pressure Math n 83 Save Restore Data This screen allows users to e Save any new data e Restore the meter to factory default undoing any changes e Reboot restart the meter Meter Information User information allows you to view data about the meter and to customize some aspects of it Tag Number Manufacture Date Uptime in seconds 254924 Fimware Version v0 4 1
76. igh or low No response to flow from sensor assembly Possible Cause Very erratic or non uniform flow Flow meter installed with less than required minimum pipe diameters upstream and downstream of the sensor Insertion sensor probe not mounted securely Sensor component broken Malfunction in system electronics Ground loop Moisture present in gas flow Sensor assembly not aligned cor rectly to flow Sensor probe not inserted to the proper depth No power Low flow cutoff too high Flow rate below meters minimum flow rating Flow has exceeded the maximum range of the flow meter Flow profile distortions Extremely turbulent flow Sensor failure Printed circuit assembly defective Solution Follow installation requirements shown in Chapter 2 Follow installation requirements shown in Chapter 2 Sensor probe must be mounted se curely without vibration Return to factory for replacement Return to factory for evaluation Check wiring see Chapter 2 Install a water trap or filter upstream of the flow sensor Correct alignment with the flow indicator pointing downstream in the direction of flow Verify sensing point is located on the centerline of the pipe Turn on power to the flow meter Correct low flow cutoff programming using the Smart Interface software Contact factory for instructions Set the user full scale to equal the fac tory full scale Reduce flow below the maximum range sho
77. imum probe length is 48 inches 1 22 m Note VTP E4 not ATEX IECEx approved 2 3 Me 1 2 inch 1 cm NPT male 316 SS ar Hazardous area location enclosure NEMA 4X IP66 3 4 inch 2 cm NPT male 316 SS mounted directly on probe N o o 1 inch 2 5 cm NPT male 316 SS Remote hazardous area location enclosure includes NEMA wo Pon ma ESS Oo 4 IP66 junction box mounted on probe and mounting bracket for remote electronics enclosure specify cable length in parenthesis maximum 200 feet 61m housing N7 mounted up to 200 feet 61m from flow body Note VTP E4 not cFMus ATEX IECEx or CE approved 6 inch 15 cm NPT male 316 SS 8 inch 20 cm NPT male 316 SS F2 po favor SC 6 2 inch ANSI class 150 flange 316 SS V4 a outputs for mass flow velocity and Sines ANSLcass 150 fange 1655 V6 VTP only Three linear 4 20mA outputs for mass flow velocity 4 inch ANSI class 150 flange 316 SS temperature and pressure only available with Feature 1 6 inch ANSI class 150 flange 316 SS Multivariable 780i VTP 8 inch ANSI class 150 flange 316 SS DN50 PN16 flange Do NR UltraBright local LCD display indicates mass flow rate T P and totalized mass in engineering units DN80 PN16 flange DN100 PN16 flange D9 DN150 PN16 flange D10 DN200 PN16 flange D4 DN25 PN40 DIN flange MP1 30 psia 2 1 bara VTP only GD5 DN40 PN40 DIN flange MP2 100 psia 6 9 bara VTP only 300 psia 20 7 bara VTP only mPa 500 psia 34 5 bara VTP onl
78. lash Use the up and down keys to scroll through the available qTherm Dial A Gas menu The meter can be pre configured with four gases from Sierra s qTherm Gas Library There are eighteen gases and gas mixes available from the Sierra qTherm Gas Library Sierra will continually update the library as more gases and mixtures become available New or updated gases can be downloaded from the library using the SIP program Default gases Air Carbon Dioxide Methane Nitrogen Once you have selected the desired gas press enter key lt to make the change permanent The selection will stop flashing You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press P to proceed to the next Calibration Sub Menu called Dial A Pipe ID We discuss this next Calibration Sub Menu Dial A Pipe ID Dial A Pipe ID Dial A Type This instrument can be moved to different pipe sizes and types as needed and perform precision flow measurement This capability is called Dial A Pipe and is a powerful and unique feature of the QuadraTherm 6401 immersible thermal mass flow meter The internal pipe diameter ID and pipe type are very important factors when considering flow profile The 6401 uses internal diameter ID and the pipe type to mathematically model the flow profile and enable Dial A Pipe Adjustment can also be done using the SIP Smart Interface Program Software It is recommended to use the SIP to perform Dial A Pipe since th
79. ll begin flashing Increasing this value will raise the 4 mA output and decreasing this value will lower the 4 mA output Use the A VP buttons to enter the desired numeric value and the enter key 7 to save the value You can then use the down Wbutton to force test flow 4 mA output and hit the up Abutton to stop the force test It will flash testing until you stop the test You can repeat this process if desired until you achieve the desired result Flow 4 mA 11373 Testing Flow 20 mA View Test Adjust Navigate to the Flow 20 mA screen in the Output Sub Menu use Table 3 7 above for guidance if necessary From the Flow 4 mA screen pressing the right button will send you to the view test or adjust screen for 20 mA value This value is the DAC value that produces 20 mA on the analog flow output In the example screen DAC is 56643 Press enter and the units will begin flashing Increasing this value will raise the 20 mA output and decreasing this value will lower the 20 mA output Use the A VP buttons to enter the desired numeric value and the enter key to save the value Flow 20 mA 06643 You can then use the down Wbutton to force test flow 20 mA output and hit the up Abutton to stop the force test It will flash testing until you stop the test You can repeat this process if 43 desired until you achieve the desired result Flow 20 mA 56643 Testing NOTE The engineering units are as set in th
80. m SIP Software Use Dial A Gas and Dial A Pipe for easy field setup Use Meter Tune to optimize performance Use ValidCal to validate all meter functions Use flow totalizer to totalize all four Dial A Gases independently Use qMix gas mixing feature to create custom gases and gas mixtures POWER REQUIREMENTS Input Power 100 to 240 VAC 0 4 Amps RMS at 230 VAC 24 VDC 10 1 Amp OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS 780i Inline Version Gas Pressure Requirements NPT 500 psia 34 5 bara maximum Flange process connections defined by the ASME B 16 5a 1998 spec group rating of 316L stainless steel ANSI class 150 or 300 class flanges special 316L stainless steel 150 class flanges 230 psia at 20 F to 100 F 195 psia at 200 F 145 psia at 300 F 160 psia at 400 F and 145 psia at 500 F Equivalent DN PN16 flanges are available see page 10 for sizes 316L stainless steel 300 class flanges special 600 psia at 20 F to 100 F 505 psia at 200 F 455 psia at 300 415 psia at 400 F and 380 psia at 500 F 640i Insertion Version Gas Pressure Requirements Compression fittings 500 psia 34 5 bara 1 inch 150 class flange 40 F to 250 F 185 psia 12 8 bara Low pressure hot tap 150 psia 10 3 bara High pressure hot tap 230 psia 15 9 bara Gas Temperature Requirements all versions 409F 40 C to 392 F 200 C High temperature HT option to 750 F 400 C available in 640S model only Ambient Temperature NA
81. m You may obtain the latest version from wwWwwW sierrainstruments com Make sure your meter is powered up and the meter is connected via the serial or USB port to the computer running this SIP program Click on the 6401 and 7801 SIP Icon to start the program Note select Port To begin use the pull down menu to select the appropriate com port Once the port is selected the meter data is read into the SIP program Note how all data fields become populated This may take several seconds You will see a progress bar in the lower right as the meter data is collected Be aware that all the data fields are read only Entering and writing this data is done via the Function Selector or quick keys The quick keys and will be discussed in those sections Therm 540 amp SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Iferii Calibration Date MMI DDIYYYY Alarm Setpoint MMIDDIYYYY PIPE 4 0260 In Dial A Pipe PCA Revision PCA B Dial A Gas amp Units 0 0000 SCFM Firmware Revision Alarm Setpoint v0 4 114 er T 7565 F Low Alarm OFF ValidCal Diagnostics Scotts P Not Active 0 000 N A MeterTune Span Port is Active Select Port COMI hd e 64 Meter Data The meter data shows the basic identifying data of the meter hardware firmware and manufacture date The calibration date represents the last time the meter was factory calibrated Calibration Date MM DDIYYYY Manufactured Date MM DDITYYYY PCA Revision PCA B firmware Revision v0 4
82. mperature and pressure It must be performed under no flow conditions The meter must be removed from the pipe if possible and the Sierra end cap placed over the sensor The test may be performed in the pipe provided these same conditions are met while the probe tip Is inside the pipe 0957 The test will automatically begin Look at actual temperature It will begin increasing as watts are added to the flow sensor heating it up to 50 C 122 F Once this temperature reaches set point the test will complete itself usually within 5 minutes If the Reference Flow is within tolerance of actual flow the meter will pass validation If the test fails ensure you have allowed adequate time for the sensor to cool down before starting the test that the probe tip is covered and that you began the test with no flow present and at room temperature and pressure True sensor failures are rare and will be covered by Sierra s lifetime sensor warranty Temperature Validation This routine checks the QuadraTherm gas temperature sensors T2 T3 and T4 Select Validate Temperature then Enter the temperature in the pipe as read by another device not the Sierra flow meter in the pop up window The readings should be roughly the same Note it can take up to 20 minutes for the probe tip to cool to the surrounding temperature once it has been removed from the pipe This is the most common failure Allow the probe tip to cool and repeat the test
83. n dui yin ya 4 hao an dui yin ya I Ya li Ya li bao jing Gao bao jing zhi Di bao jing zhi Ya li dan wei Chong zhi mai chon Mai chong kuan du Can kao biao zhun Can kao Chang tai biao zhun Biao tai biao zhun Lei ji ging ling Serial Meter Tune Standard Pressure Standard Temp Sub Menu Tag Temperature 20ma Temperature 4ma Temperature Alarm Temperature High Temperature Low Temperature Units Totalizer Totalizer Alam Total Units Total Counts Normal Standard Change Units Highest Window Xu lie hao Xiu tiao Biao zhun ya li Biao zhun wen du Zi cai dang Wei hao 20 mA dui ying liang mA dui ying liang c Wen du bao jing Wen du gao Wen du di Wen du dan wei Lei ji Lei ji bao jing Lei ji dan wei Lei ji ji shu Chang tai Biao tai Gen gai dan wei Zui gao zhi Shi chuang High Window Low Window Window Low Restore Factory Units Per Pulse Totalizer On Off Auto Scroll On Off Not Installed Invalid Password Process Pressure Box Car Comms Pulse Simulate Pres Simulate Temp Simulate Flow System Log Gao shi chuang Di shi chuang Shi chuang di Huan yuan gong ch Dan wei mei mai cht Lei ji qi yong Aing zt Zi dong fan gun Kai Guan Wei an zhuang Mi ma cuo wu Gong zuo ya li Pin hua shi jian Chuan kou Mai chong Mo ni ya li Mo ni wen du Mo ni liu liang Xi tong ji lu Local Languages All Language Files saved lo on your computer are displayed
84. n the main menu 5 QuadraTherm 640i amp 780i Smart Interface Program Factory Version 1 1 83 5 Calibration Date MMIDDIYYYY Manufactured Date MMIDDIYYYY PCA Revision PCA B Firmware Revision v1 0 86 Serial Number 12345 Port is Active Therm 6401 SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM FUNCTION SELECTOR FS 100 00 SCFM Dial A Pipe Air PIPE 2 0670 In Dial A Gas amp Units 0 000 SCFM My Gases Database 0 00 SCF Low Alarm OFF 0 000 N A qMix Gas Composition Flow Totalizer Alarm Setpoint ValidCal Diagnostics MeterTune Span Exit 97 2 When you click the qMix Gas Composition button if this is the first time you have started this qMix feature you will see a New Free Trial Get Started Now window Click the green Get qMix Started Now button to continue Gas Composition SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM New Free Trial Get Started Now qMix provides the ultimate gas flow measurement field flexibility by allowing you to create custom gases or gas mixtures to compensate for gas compositional changes in the field through your SIP program With qMix now you can Field adjust and maintain flow meter accuracy if gas composition changes Avoid costly recalibration no need to send unit back to the factory if gas composition changes Create and upload unkmited gas mixtures onto one meter Save custom gas mixtures onto a personal qTherm amp Gas Database for later use Learn More abou
85. name Then click the Generate Gas Mix button below Mix Basis Mix Name Volume GasMix A progress icon will show your newly created gas mixture being saved to your My Gases Database Your gas mixture files are also saved to C SierraInstruments 6401 gas on your computer along with all your other saved qMix or qTherm gases Once complete a message will notify you that your gas mixture was successfully saved Click OK to continue segn O GasMix Has Been Created GasMix has been saved to your computer and can be accessed on the main qMix screen in the My Gases section 110 10 Your new gas mixture is now in your My Gases section which shows the name of your gas the type either qMix or qTherm and the gas composition percentage qMix Gas Compositic Gas Composition e 48 SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Gas Upload Credits 5 Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Account Type Trial Gas Database Create Gas Mix My Gases Name Fomula Gas Name Type Composition Carbon Dioxide CO2 GasMix qMix v1 Hydrogen 74 000 Butane Helium He Add Gas Hydrogen H2 er Nitrogen N2 ud a Remove Gas B Tilsim Your New Gas Mixture Appears Methane CH4 hane CH3CH3 STR in Your My Gases Section Which Ethylene C2H4 Gases Bure i B n Includes Gas Name Type and R
86. nction entirely Active a lt oo Temperature Totalizer Low Hic Anw A0 NNN pe Once you have selected the active alarm use the Mode pull down menu to select whether the meter should alarm on low high or to set an alarm window window alarm will turn on once the parameter drops below the low alarm or exceeds the high alarm setpoints so it serves as a combination low and high alarm the alarm is off when the active parameter is within the window 71 Active Off Mode Low Low High Flow 10 0000 0 0000 SCFM Pressure MA N A Not Active Temperature 70 0000 100 0000 F Totalizer 0 0000 0 0000 SCF a You may now enter the alarm low and high values To enter click on the field and type in the numeric values for the desired alarm Hit save and the entered value will be written into memory In the example above flow is selected as the Active alarm We have indicated we want the alarm to activate in Low Flow mode and we want the alarm to activate at 10 0000 The units as set up in the units menu are in SCFM so once flow drops below 10 000 SCFM we should see an alarm condition Quick Keys ValidCal Diagnostics S Ki SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM ValidCal Diagnostics is a complete meter diagnostics suite It tests all analog outputs relays and primary variable measurements ValidCal Diagnostics is designed to be performed in AIR under ambient conditions room temperature and pressure
87. ng plus Threadolet 3 4 inch probe feed for remote electronics enclosure maximum 200 feet 61 m through by 1 inch male NPT Threads into 1 inch Female NPT housing mounted up to 200 feet 61 m from flow body specify which is welded to the pipe Specify pipe O D in Parenthesis cable length in parenthesis Note VTP E4 not cFMus ATEX Flat duct bracket 3 4 inch 2 cm tube compression fitting IECEx or CE approved M4 Curved duct bracket 3 4 inch 2 cm tube compression fitting Feature 6 Input Power specify duct O D in parentheses M8 Low pressure hot tap includes ball valve and packing gland PO 24 VDC 10 0 maximum 150 psig 10 3 barg specify duct O D in parentheses 100 240 VAC M15 Quick removal hot tap includes ball valve and compression Feature7 Output eee Po Two linear 4 20mA outputs for mass flow velocity and temperature 4 V6 VTP Three linear 4 20mA outputs for mass flow velocity temperature and only pressure only available with Feature 1 Multivariable 640i VTP 59 Feature 8 Display Digital Display UltraBright LCD indicates mass flow velocity T P alarms and totalized mass flow in engineering units 6 push button user interface makes selection easy Dial A Gas Dial A Pipe change units change language set alarms and much more WR forest Feature 9 Pressure mi popsa Raba Vo S MP2 fo0psia bara VIPony O MP4 1500 psia 34 5 bara VIP only Note Put N A in feature block 9 for VT or E4 meter
88. nt more resolution so you would like the totalizer to pulse every I SCF Since the flow is 100 SCFM it will take 1 100 minutes or 0 6 seconds to totalize 1 SCF Since the instrument s totalizer is 1 Hz It can t pulse any faster than a maximum rate of once per second 1 Hz In this example the best units per pulse would be 1 7 SCF that is just over the 1 HZ maximum sampling rate 1 SCF second SCF x _ _ 1 6 seconds pulse pulse Units per pulse 1 700000 Press enter and the units will begin flashing As in previous examples use the A VP Abuttons to enter the desired value and the enter key 7 to save the value Press Pto proceed to the Totalizer On Off screen or press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level NOTE The units of the totalizer are the same as entered in the units menu minus the time since this is an accumulation and not a rate Totalizer Sub Menu Totalizer On Off Use this menu to turn the totalizer On or Off Use Table 3 5 for guidance if necessary Press enter and the variable will begin flashing As in previous examples use the W buttons to select On or Off and press enter 7 to save the value Totalizer ON Note The Totalizer can only be used when mass units are being used For example Lbs Hr or Kg Hr 39 Totalizer set up in now complete This concludes our review of the Totalizer Sub Menu Press exit amp t
89. o climb back up to the main menu Alarm Sub Menu The alarm sub menu controls all aspects of the 6401 and 7801 Alarm feature The instrument can be set to alarm on one of the following variables Flow Pressure Temperature or Totalizer The instrument alarm can be set on one of the following conditions Low High or Window The Window alarm becomes active when the parameter reads higher OR lower than the set point when it is outside of its operating window Mass Flow Pressure Totalizer Alarm Full Scale Dial Dial A Pipe Reference Serial Tag Temp y i Flow A Gas Conditions Number Number Enter Password Calibration Process Totalizer Alarms Output Reference Diagnostics Change Change Restore Output Pressure Conditions Password Language Factory Filter arver mersserererssersersnenseretsen ernserr grererraservsnrrervevereperenrnnnnsne trene sammeessan etan Active Alarm Flow Pressure SER Totalizer Alarm Mode Alarms Alarm Alarm Alarm Table 3 6 Alarm Sub Menu Alarm Sub Menu Active Alarm Navigate to the Active Alarm screen use Table 3 6 above for guidance if necessary Press enter and the variable will begin flashing In the screen example below the active alarm is Flow Active Alarm Flow Use the A V buttons to select On or Off and press enter 7 to save the value Alarm Choices Available Flow Pressure Temperature Totalizer Off On use only to test the
90. om a sensor probe junction box to a remotely mounted enclosure see Figure 2 13 FROM SENSOR SOLDERED DO NOT REMOVE REMOTE CABLE lt TO JUNCTION BOX FIGURE 2 13 REMOTE JUNCTION BOX cae BLOCK REMOTE PROBE CABLE WIRE COLOR E E WE EEE EE BLUE BLUE BLACK 2 ORANGE WHITE gj GREEN BLACK PB BLACK WHITE gt gt o 8 fRED BLA S O Figure 2 13 Remote Junction Box 24 Chapter 3 Operation amp Programming General Navigation In general terms the menu system consists of a main menu the set up menu a sub menu to program each item in the set up menu and a series of data entry or pull down screens with to enter set up data for each parameter Menus may be adjusted using the six buttons on the front of the unit up down V left right P enter and escape cancel or by using the Smart Interface Program SIP software provided free with the instrument Pressing the left button will move the menu selection to the left or the data entry field to the left if updating a menu value Pressing the right P button will move the menu selection to the right or the data entry field to the right if updating a menu value Pressing the up Abutton will move the menu selection up or increment the data entry field if you re updating a menu value For example if you re updating a value and that value is currently set to 0 pressing the up A key will increase the value to the next logical v
91. on Hydrogen H2 25 Butane Nitrogen N2 Add Gas EE Hydrogen Oxygen 02 Hydrocarbons Methane CH4 oser Go Ethane CH3CH3 Ethylene C2H4 Butane C4H10 Remove All Isobutane C4H10 Gases oe Butene C4H8 Gas Composition m p 4 m p Percentage Total of Normalize Watch Tutorial Composition Total 98 Gas Mixture Mix Guidelines and aon Use AGA 8 Generate Gas Mix Upload Gas Mix to Meter Figure 6 Add Second Target Gas to Mixture If you have hydrocarbons in your mixture you can utilize AGA 8 Equations of State in the mixture calculations which have been determined to be more accurate Click the Using AGA 8 button When activated the button will turn green l qMix Gas Composition bas Composition e 48 3 SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM EA oo on Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Gas Upload Credits 5 Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Account Type Trial Gas Database Create Gas Mix My Gases Name Formula Gas Name Type Composition Hydrogen H2 25 Butane Nitrogen N2 Add Gas 73 Hydrogen Oxygen 02 p Hydrocarbons Methane CH4 iak Ga Ethane CH3CH3 Ethylene C2H4 Butane CAH10 Remove Al Use AGA 8 Equations of j Isobutane C4H10 Gases But C4H8 S Be n l State for More Accurate Resources Hydrocarbon Mixtures Normalize T otal pg
92. ons Remove Al Methane Gases Ethane P 111 Resources gMix Guidelines and Operation Use AGA 8 Generate Gas Mix Upload Gas Mix to Meter A message will ask if you are sure you want to use of your Gas Upload Credits to load your gas During the beta trial once you have used your 5 gas upload credits you will be issued five more credits free of charge We recommend clicking Yes to continue Another message gives a summary of your gas upload credits used Click the green Continue button to complete uploading your gas onto your meter Are you sure that you want to use 1 of your 5 available Gas Upload Credits to load GasMix voss ose eS Gas Upload Credits You are down to 4 gas upload credits Once you run out of gas upload credits you will be prompted to add more credits free of charge 114 6 A progress icon will appear showing the gas being uploaded onto your meter Once complete a message will appear notifying you that your gas was successfully loaded onto your meter Click ORK to continue GasMix has been successfully loaded into meter Activate using the Dial A Gas menu 7 To activate your new gas go to your SIP main menu and click the qTherm Dial A Gas amp Units button or select it from the function selector drop down Calibration Date MMIDDIYYYY Manufactured Date MMIDDIYYYY PCA Revision PCA B Fi
93. ount If you need to actually set up the totalizer rather than just reset it to zero navigate to the Reset Pulse Count screen use Table 3 5 above for guidance if necessary Use this menu to reset the pulse counter The pulse count is the count of pulses that went to the pulse relay since the last reset This count will match your external counter if they were both reset at the same time and can be used to verify an external counter Pulse count X units per pulse totalizer count within I units per pulse value The screen example below there were 349 pulses since the last reset Reset Pulse Cnt 349 37 To reset this to zero press enter 7 and a YES will appear and flash Reset Pulse Cnt YES Press enter again and the pulse counter will be reset In addition from the screen above you can press the down V button to a flashing NO Pressing enter 7 will return back to the Reset Pulse Count screen If you answered YES the count will read zero 0 Reset Pulse Cnt 0 Totalizer Sub Menu Pulse Width Use this menu to set the width of the pulse in milliseconds Navigate to the Pulse Width screen use Table 3 5 above for guidance if necessary The pulse output is an isolated relay contact so one pulse of for example 50ms closes the normally open relay for 50ms Some counters work straight off of the relay contacts closing and some pull up the relay so when it closes it is a negative 50ms puls
94. ow dl 100ms Reset PE NE Air Allow Totalizer Reset V T Reset Totalizer Methane Hare Gas Totalizer Status lon Totalizer Status of ov Units Per Pulse 50 000000 Units Per Pulse 50 000000 Pulse Width 250ms Pulse Width 100ms z 8 The Save button Totalized Flow 300 0000 Totalized How 0 0000 will appear if you Reset Totalizer Reset Totalizer 9 Use the Exit button to make any changes return to the main menu Click to save your Exit Make sure to click Save changes _ first if you have made any 6 Reset to Zero Out Flow Totalizer changes Figure 5 Setting Up a Gas to Totalize Summary Setting Up A Gas To Totalize see Figure 5 1 Only the active gas will be totalized The active gas is selected from the Dial A Gas menu in the previous screen and cannot be changed from this screen 2 Totalizer units are in the mass units as selected in the unit menu and cannot be changed from this screen 3 For the gas you intend to totalize adjust the Units Per Pulse to the desired value This value determines how much flow is totalized with each pulse 4 For the gas you intend to totalize adjust the Pulse Width to the desired value This value determines the interval of the pulse 5 For the gas you intend to totalize set the Totalizer Status to On and click the Save button As flow accumulates the value is displayed as Totaliz
95. ple replace Carbon Dioxide in slot 2 with the new qMix gas mixture called GasMix Click and highlight 2 Carbon Dioxide to continue a Flow Meter Gases i Currently in Meter 112 3 4 A message will appear asking if you would like to save the gas being replaced to your My Gases Database It is recommended that you save the gas you are replacing so you have the option to use it again in the future Click Yes to continue Save My Gas Mix You are about to replace a gas on the meter It is recommended to save the existing gas to your My Gases Database Would you like to save Carbon_Dioxide If you click Yes a progress icon will appear and a window will notify you that your gas was successfully saved to your My Gases Database Click OK to continue Saving Meter Gas Mix to My Gases Database Carbon Dioxide has been successfully saved to your My Gases Database 113 7 qMix Gas Compositio bas Composition SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Gas Upload Credits 5 Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Account Type Trial Gas Database Create Gas Mix My Gases Name Formula Gas Name Type Composition Common Gases Carbon Dioxide qTherm v4 nia Argon Ar Add Gas Carbon Dioxide p Helium He H2 Hydrogen Nitro N2 Remove Gas gen Oxygen 02 Hydrocarb
96. pointing downstream in the direction of flow Install ing the meter opposite this direction will result in inaccurate flow meas urement Low pressure hot taps cannot exceed 150 psia 10 bara maxi mum High pressure hot taps cannot exceed 1000 psia 70 bara maxi mum Make sure the pipe pressure does not exceed these limits before beginning this procedure I Confirm that the installation site meets the minimum upstream and downstream pipe diameter requirements shown in Figure 2 1 2 Calculate the flow meter insertion depth as shown in Figure 2 2 for a low pressure tap or Figure 2 3 for a high pressure tap 3 Weld the process connection on the pipe Make sure the process connection is within 5 perpendicular to the pipe centerline see previous page The pipe opening must be at least 0 88 inches 22 mm in diameter 4 Bolt an isolation valve on the process connection The valve s full open bore must be at least 0 88 inches 22 mm in diameter 5 Hot tap the pipe 6 Close the isolation valve Run a static pressure If pressure loss or leaks are detected repair the connection and re test 7 Insert the sensor probe through the isolation valve into the pipe with the flow direction indicator parallel to the pipe pointing downstream in the direction of flow The correct insertion depth places the sensor at the pipe s centerline Do not force into the pipe 8 Tighten the fittings to lock the flow meter in position 14
97. r device and the meter span will be auto adjusted to make the readings the same 78 Tune SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM METER FLOW SCFM Desired Flow MeterT une Span Adjust Span Defaut Quick Keys Exit Exit will immediately close the program Any unsaved data will be lost Function Selector The function selector does all of the same things the quick keys do while giving deeper access to some functions To operate the selector pick the desired function from the drop down menu and hit enter or left click 79 E QuadraTherm 640i amp 780i Smart Interface Program Version 1 0 33 Therm 540 amp FUNCTION SELECTOR Ai r FS 100 00 SMPS Dial A Pipe PIPE 0 1023 M Dial A Gas amp Units iTherm Gas Library 0 000 SMPS Alarm Setpoint ValidCal Diagnostics 0 00 N A MeterTune Span Adjust T 9862 F er Alene OFF Reference Conditions Totalizer Setup Reset P Not Active 0 000 N A Low Flow Cut Off Flow Press Temp 4 20mA Output Setup Pressure Value Output Filter Save Restore Data Meter Information Display Language Port is Active Dial A Pipe See Dial A Pipe Quick Key Description Dial A Gas and Units See Dial A Gas Quick Key Description qTherm Gas Library See qTherm Gas Library information on page 66 Alarm Setpoint See Alarm Setpoint Quick Key Description ValidCal Diagnostics See ValidCal Quick Key Description MeterTune Span Adjus
98. r upload credits and a gMix Tutorial video Click Continue to access the qMix Gas Composition screen and begin creating gas mixtures Congratulations Your qMix Free Trial is Activated You currently have 5 Gas Upload Credits Learn more about Meter Upload Credits With your gMix Free Trial you will be able to Create an unlimited number of custom gas mixtures with the qMix Gas Mixing Tool Save an unlimited number of custom gas mixtures to your personal My Gases Database Use your Meter Upload Credits to upload new custom gas mixtures to your 64017801 Watch gMix Tutorial Video 104 Overview of qMix Gas Composition User Interface pas Composition a am CO SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM SA Available Added Gases and oe Composition Percentages NG Credits Library of Over 120 Gases I Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy My Gase Gas Database Create Gas Mix Name Forma Gas Name The comed History of Your Saved a lf ace e ecg qMix or qTherm re pe Database Gases sne Renove Gas Open 2 The Total ee x Remove M Percentage of eres ne E l 4 Added Gases Resources Upload Your Watch Tutorial Total 100 Gas onto aMis Guidelines and Operation Use AGAS Generate Gas Mic Upload Gas Mac to Meter Your Meter Adjusts Added Gases Equally Us
99. rd parties without the express written permission of Sierra Instruments The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice TRADEMARKS QuadraTherm qTherm and iAnywhere are trademarks of Sierra Instruments Inc Other product and company names listed in this manual are trademarks or trade names of their respective manufacturers Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction amp Product Description rwrvrrnrrrvrrnrnnrrnvrnnvarvrrnren ver vrrnvesrvrnnresvennnrn ver vrnnresvennnesvenvernrennen 5 TEMA ASSISTANCE SN T sd gle dle we KO oe 100 aaa EE EE r 8 MEN BETONG FU va 9 EfIGIOSUNE 0010 EE EE AatameMIetaRE 10 Chapter 2 Installation amp Wiring 2 11 fe Eee Sep EEE a a NE EP 11 HSE TE HON NE aar 13 cod Tab Msalala AS 13 Mr SANN NNN 14 WING ETIENNE apen 17 MIP 18 ET 21 RENE SES VI eee 24 Chapter 3 Operation amp Programming sara 424424 25 SE EN P 00 1 1 a a a aa 26 LEVET NE Ende 26 Level 2 Sub Menu Password Protected ccccccscsssssssssssssssssssecsessesssessessessesseseesseseesseesaesaeseeseeseeseeseesees 28 Table 2 EE NN 29 Calibration SJ NE re 29 Calibration Sub Menu Gas Type qTherm Dial A Gas rsresrrsvrrvrrrrrnrrnrenresresrasvrrnrrnrrnrrnresresresresververnenne 30 Calibration Sub Menu Flow Units sje 32 Calibration Sub Menu Temperature Unit c cc ccccsecscssssssssssessessessssssessessessesseseessessesseesaesaesaeseeseeseeseeees 33 Calibration
100. rdance with pub lished CE directives Wiring Connections Use the terminal blocks located inside the cap of the flow meter enclosure for all wiring connections Make sure to observe all CE compliance requirements for AC wiring connections given on the next page Ad U z oun N AC Input PENDING 4 20 Temp Uut 9 Ground 10 8 Ground USB o 4 20 Press Out 4 20 Flow Uut 11 6 Pulse B Ground 12 5 Pulse A RxIn Buss 13 4 Alarm B TI TxUut Buss 14 3 Alarm A Comm ic Ground N C 16 MM Power Rtn b EMG TA 20000000 202000000 FIGURE 2 4 WIRING ACCESS Figure 2 4 Wiring Access 17 Warning All wiring procedures must be performed with the power Off AN Caution The AC wire insulation tem perature rating must meet or exceed 80 C 176 F Input Power Wiring AC Power Wiring The AC power wire size must be 26 to 16 AWG with the wire stripped 1 4 inch 6 mm Connect 100 to 240 VAC 0 4 Amps RMS at 230 VAC to the Neutral and Line terminals on the terminal block Connect the ground wire to the safety ground lug Torque all connections to 4 43 to 5 31 in Ibs 0 5 to 0 6 Nm The Hazardous Area enclosure has two separate conduit entries to maintain separation between AC input power and output signal wiring To eliminate the possibility of noise interference use a separate cable entry for the AC power and signal lines 100 240 VAC G44 RMS AT 230 VAC
101. re making adjustments to the device verify the flow meter is not actively monitoring or reporting to any master control system Adjustments to the electronics will cause direct changes to flow control settings Caution All flow meter connections isolation valves and fittings for hot tapping must have the same or higher pressure rating as the main pipeline Caution Changing the length of cables or interchanging sensors or sensor wiring will affect the accuracy of the flow meter You cannot add or subtract wire length without returning the meter to the factory for re calibration Caution When using toxic or corrosive gases purge the line with inert gas for a minimum of four hours at full gas flow before installing the meter Caution The AC wire insulation temperature rating must meet or exceed 80 C 176 F Caution Printed circuit boards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge To avoid damaging the board follow these precautions to minimize the risk of damage e before handling the assembly discharge your body by touching a grounded metal object handle all cards by their edges unless otherwise required e when possible use grounded electrostatic discharge wrist straps when handling sensitive components Chapter 1 Introduction amp Product Description From Sierra s beginning over forty years ago Founder Dr John G Olin was driven by the vision of supplying industrial customers with the world s most accurate thermal m
102. rmware Revision v1 0 89 Serial Number 12345 Therm 6401 SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Ai FS 0 00 SMPS Ir PIPE 1 0490 In 0 000 SMPS T 80 59 F Low Alarm OFF P Not Active 0 000 N A FUNCTION SELECTOR Dial A Pipe TRACAS amp UME My Gases Database qMix Gas Composition Flow Totalizer Alarm Setpoint ValidCal Diagnostics MeterTune Span Exit 115 8 Click the Selected Gas dropdown and choose your new qMix gas f qTherm Dial A Gas amp Units SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Selected Gas Aer Air Flow Units Methane Temp Units Argon My Gases Database Pressure Units 9 You can also adjust your meter gases by clicking the My Gases Database button or selecting it from the function selector drop down on the SIP main menu To view your current gases in your available slots click Choose New Gas Location follow the same steps 1 6 above to upload your gas onto the meter Gas Upload Credits 4 Gas Upload Credits 4 Account Type Trial Account Type Trial Flow Meter Gases Choose New Gas Location_ Flow Meter Gases TNS Currently in Meter Currently in Meter 2 GasMix pe er 3 Methane Upload Gas to Meter Uploa 4 Argon My Gases My Gases Type qMix v1 Type qMix v1 116 Load Your Gas onto Your Meter without internet connection 1 To upload a gas onto your meter first select the
103. rrite not required for conduit 20 Alarm Output Wiring One alarm output contact is included on the flow meter terminal block The alarm output is driven by an optical relay that is normally open single pole The relay is isolated and requires a separate power supply isolated the voltage of the alarm output is the same as the voltage supplied to the circuit To use an external power supply for an isolated alarm output connect as shown in Figure 2 8 You may set low high or window alarms for temperature pressure totalizer or mass flow FIGURE 2 9 ISOLATED ALARM OUTPUT ALARM RELAY E L00mA MAX 250 VDC VAC MAX ar 40 OHM MAX Ground USB ON STATE RESISTANCE 4 20 Press Gut NORMALLY OPEN z SINGLE POLE Pulse B Pulse Alarm B Alarm Power Rtn VDC In AC OR DC POWER SUPPLY Figure 2 9 AC or DC Power Supply 21 RS 232 Wiring TO SERIAL PORT DBS D CONNECTOR PIN 3 PIN 2 PIN 5 4 20 Temp Out 9 Ground 10 4 20 Flow Out I Ground 12 RxIn Buss 13 TxOut Buss 14 15 N C 16 RS 232 RECEIVE RS 232 TRANSMIT RS 232 GROUND Ground RS 232 provides serial communication Wire per figure 2 10 AC Input Ground 4 20 Press Dut Pulse B Pulse Alarm B Alorm 1 Power Rtn O GA d OF of d D W DC In L2 2a azaos o FIGURE 2 10 RS 232 COMMUNICATION Figure 2 10 RS 232 Communication Pulse Output QuadraTherm provides an adjust
104. rrsersssnrrsnersenr apsereverrrenersnrevenerennrrnnersresvenravepsnnerernnernnrarenersnersnnere LT OER TERED TESTS EEET SE EITSETN TAO L EES TMERELTOT ETT OETESETLOREST EEL SESA SEEPS EAGTSEEISSEST SETTER SISTER ESSELTE ES i i EEE l i i i i i i i i i i Calibration Process Totalizer Alarms Output Reference Diagnostics Change Change Restore Output Pressure Conditions Password Language Factory Filter petsscerssneesenstaccsssenseneseuersssnrss Te EE 4 H i Max Min Max Min Max Min Flow Flow Pressure Pressure Temp Temp Table 3 9 Diagnostics Sub Menu Change Password Sub Menu Use this menu to set or change a password Navigate to the Change Password Sub Menu use Table 3 9 above for guidance if necessary A password is required to access the set up sub menu s Press enter 7 and the four digit password units will begin flashing As in previous examples use the A VP buttons to enter the desired value and press enter 7 to save the value Change Password 1234 The default password is 0000 If you have lost your password and can t gain needed access to the setup screens you can contact our service department for a password that would allow you to access the setup screens and setup a new password You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press Pto proceed to the next Sub Menu called Change Language Change Language Sub Menu Navigate to th
105. s the composition total will adjust accordingly Gas Composition 48 doo SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Empowering Your Flow Meter to Do More Gas Upload Credits 5 Create Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Account Type Trial Ga Click to Create Gas Mix My Gases Na 3 Gas Name Type Composition y 25 Butane Nitrogen AddGas Oxygen 02 i JE Gas To Edit the Gas Composition Eth CH3CH3 da Ethylene C2H4 Percentage Click on the Gas or Butane C4H10 Remove All vi f Percentage and Enter the New 3 i i Percentage Value Resources mn Total 25 gMix Guidelines and Operation Watch Tutorial Use AGA 8 Generate Gas Mix Upload Gas Mix to Meter Figure 5 Edit Gas Composition or Remove Gas 107 4 Select Target Gas e Gas Mixtures Upload Them to Your Meter Get Accuracy Account Type Trial N 5 Select the next target gas for your mixture from the Gas Database section and click Add Gas In this example 73 of Hydrogen is added The gas composition percentage total is now at 98 bas Composition e 48 z SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM os Gn owering Your Flow Meter to Do More Gas Upload Credits 5 Gas Database Create Gas Mix My Gases Name Formula Gas Name Type Compositi
106. s Firmware 1 0 87 or higher The qMix gas mixing feature is available to all QuadraTherm 6401 7801 customers and included in your instrument s Smart Interface Program SIP software To activate the qMix beta trial you will need to register with Sierra to receive an activation code and then enter this code into your Smart Interface Program SIP See detailed qMix activation instructions below 96 Existing Customers Flow meters purchased prior to March 12 2015 firmware 1 0 86 or lower need to be sent back to the factory via the Return Materials Authorization RMA process for a firmware upgrade and air recalibration to support qMix software functionality qMix firmware requires an air recalibration other on board gases will not need to be recalibrated to support qMix During this beta trial Sierra will offer the upgrade package for 250 00 which includes firmware upgrade to 1 0 87 and required air calibration a savings of 245 off the normal recalibration cost of 495 Once the firmware upgrade is complete follow the activation prompts on your Smart Interface Program SIP to activate qMix for the free beta trial See detailed activation instructions below qMix Activation Steps on 640i 780i SIP with internet connection 1 To begin using qMix you need to download your Smart Interface Program SIP software Then click the qMix Gas Composition button or select qMix Gas Composition from the function selector drop down o
107. s Maximum operating pressure must not exceed the full scale of the pressure transducer if the VTP option is ordered or damage may occur Feature 10 Dial A Gas Air Air 0 75 of reading Add three qTherm Dial A Gases see Feature 11 13 below to choose additional gases Default Gases Nitrogen Carbon Dioxide Methane You may choose qTherm calibration or actual gas calibration for each one of your three additional choices Option 1 Digital Communications Profibus DP using an M12 connector NAA only full device description Feature 11 13 qiherm Dial A Gas Selection Select three additional gases to be programmed into the instrument Air is standard on the instrument and cannot be removed qTherm gas is 3 0 of full scale for all qTherm gases qiherm Gas Code Gas Actual Gas Calibration o JAir standard qo Argon 2 Carbon Dioxide 3 Chlorine gt 4 Profibus DP using a 2 wire terminal block connection with full device description FF Foundation Fieldbus full device description MB Modbus RTU full device description HART with full device description Note Available with cFMus and ATEX IECEx except DP1 Digester Gas Hydrogen 8 Memme nm fo Code OO z gt S Other Consult Factory Note An application data sheet ADS must be completely filled in for each item ordered Non compliance will delay delivery Consult product Technical Datasheet for flow rate pressure and temperature limits
108. sed L Failed Test Totalizer Relay Hook up DVM s shown PULSE RELAY I FIGURE 2 11 A PULSE OUTPUT 100 mA MAX 250 VDC VAC 40 OHM MAX ON STATE RESISTANCE NORMALLY OPEN SINGLE POLE PULSE VOLTAGE V SELECT R CURRENT LIMIT SO THAT CURRENT THROUGH PULSE 100mA 4 20 Temp Out 9 f Ground 10 4 20 Flow Dut 11 Ground 12 RxIn Buss 13 TxOut Buss 14 Comm Ground 15 N C 16 8 Ground 7 4 20 Press Dut 6 Pulse B 5 Pulse A 4 Alarm B 3 Alarm A 2 Power Rtn 1 VDC In Open and close the relay and use your DVM to check the relay ALARM TOTALIZER RELAY Alarm Relay Test Passed L Failed Passed L Failed Test Totalizer Relay Pulse Off Test Totalzer Relay Pulse On TI Low High FTP Pressing the Low High FTP button located at the bottom left of the main ValiCal screen brings up the following data screen It shows the lowest and highest flow temperature and pressure the meter has experienced since the last reset This information is valuable in documenting events that might have caused meter damage such as blowing out the pressure transducer or severely overheating the sensor a Low High FTP High Unit 402676 250000 SCFM 225 709595 F 101 354797 KPa A Quick Keys Meter Tune Span Meter Tune Span Adjust allows you to fine tune your meter reading to match other devices or expectations Simply enter the reading from the othe
109. selected qTherm gases to turn black to signify that you own them and are no longer available for download 5 Sierra gTherm amp Gas Database Sierra qi herm Gas Database Air v4 Argon v4 Your Selected BlastFurnace_Gas v2 qTherm Gas Will Carbon Dioxide v4 Turn Black Once Chlorine v2 Downloaded Digester Gas v2 Flare Gas v2 Helium v2 Hydrogen v2 Methane v4 Nat 640i Natural Gas PG amp E v2 v Download Your lt p W Selected qTherm Gas to your My Gas Database a Download Selected qTherm Gases I 3 Your qTherm gas will now appear in your My Gases Database To load a gTherm gas into one of the three available slots on your meter please follow steps 1 6 on pages 20 23 with the only difference being that qTherm gases do not require you to use an Upload Gas Credit _ a Gas Upload Credits 3 Account Type Trial Chlorine is Now Located in Flow Meter Gases 3 Gas z Your My Gases Database You er m Meten Can Select your New Gas to UploadGastoMeter Load to Your Meter Slots My Gases Name Type Chlorine qtherm v2 GasMix qMix v1 Download Gas Remove Gas 124 Appendix E Warranty Policy Limited Warranty Policy Register Online All Sierra products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship and will be repaired or replaced at no charge to Buyer provided re
110. st use metal cable glands that provide cable screen clamping The Warning cable screen should be connected to the gland and shielded at both ends Do not externally power over 360 degrees The shield should be terminated to an earth ground For the 4 20mA output loop It is a self powered loop all installations not using metal conduit two ferrite beads should be added one on each end of the I O cable This is to maintain CE related EMI RFI protection Good quality Highest impedance at 1 OOMHz Broadband ferrites should be used a solid cylindrical ferrite recommended usually has better performance than a clamp on ferrite The ferrites should fit as tight as possible to the OD of your cable All QuadraTherm 6401 7801 Series flow meters are equipped with calibrated 4 20 mA output signals for both T and P with an optional 4 20 MA output for pressure 4 20 mA Output Wiring The 4 20 mA current loop output is non isolated Max load 500 ohms fi ble AC Input TEMP OUT 200 OHM MAX FLOW OUT 500 OHM MAX PRESSURE OUT 300 OHM MAX 8 Ground USB C 7 4 20 Press Out ry 4 20 Temp Out 9 I Ground 10 4 20 Flow Out 11 Ground 12 RxIn Buss 13 TxOut Busstl4 F 2 Power Rtn 22220000 5 16 4 20m4 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Figure 2 7 4 20mA Output Connections Ferrite Clamp Ferrite Clamp I O Cable Figure 2 8 Ferrite Installation Fe
111. stallation operation and setup procedures Verify that your settings and adjustments are consistent with factory recommendations Refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for specific information and recommendations If the problem persists after following the troubleshooting procedures outlined in Chapter 4 contact Sierra Instruments by fax or by E mail see inside front cover For urgent phone support you may call 800 866 0200 or 831 373 0200 between 8 00 a m and 5 00 p m PST In Europe contact Sierra Instruments Europe at 31 72 5071400 In the Asia Pacific region contact Sierra Instruments Asia at 8221 5879 8521 When contacting Technical Support make sure to include this information e The flow range serial number and Sierra order number all marked on the meter nameplate e The software version visible at start up e The problem you are encountering and any corrective action taken e Application information gas pressure temperature and piping configuration Principle of Operation Watch a principal of operation video at www sierrainstruments com thermalprincipal Sierra s unique QuadraTherm sensor probe is responsible for the unsurpassed accuracy ruggedness and reliability of Sierra industrial flow meters The immersible sensor consists of four sensing elements a velocity sensor a temperature sensor and two stem conduction sensors that measure heat lost to the outside When power is applied to the flow meter
112. t See MeterTune Quick Key Description Reference Conditions This function allows the user to enter the normal and standard temperatures and pressures to 80 which gas MASS flows are referenced Typically this is 70 F and 1 atmosphere in the USA f 1 standard conditions as used in scfm standard cubic feet per minute or 0 C and 1 atmosphere in Europe f i normal conditions as used in nlpm normal liters per minute STANDARD 21111 lc 101 325 KPaA Temperature Pressure Totalizer Setup Reset If units are not mass flow it will not turn on The totalizer will totalize accumulated flow if it is turned on Turn it on or off with the Totalizer Status drop down menu NOTE The totalizer operates at a maximum frequency of 1HZ 1 pulse per second This limits the maximum units per pulse For example you have a flow of 60 scfm with a units per pulse set to I SCF This means 1 pulse per second or Hz This is within the ability of the totalizer Reducing the flow to 30 scfm means the totalizer will pulse once every two seconds Again this is OK Increasing the flow to 120 scfm means the totalizer would pulse once every 0 5 sec but this is too fast The totalizer will not count all the pulses will run together This puts a limit on the resolution of the totalizer at higher flows You must convert the flow to units per second and ensure this number is equal to our bigger than one The pulse itself is a nega
113. t Free Trial 3 A Free Trial Activation window will appear with instructions on how to activate qMix Click the green Register qM1x Now button to continue 98 Get Started Now qMix Activation Steps Click the Register button below You will be directed to a registration webpage Upon sign in you will be provided an Activation Code Cut and paste this code into the box below Enter activation code here and click the Start Free Trial button below You will be directed to Sierra s website to either register for a new account or login to an existing account If you have an account use the Registered Customers section If not fill in the New Registration section v Shop v Sign In Registered Customers Please provide your email address and password E mail Password Remember me 2 Forgot Password Enter your email address below and a new password will be sent to you E mail New Registration Enter your information below to register Company Name st First Name Last Name Sees ees Street Address City State Province Zip Postal Code Select State Province Country Region United States Telephone ext Email Address Re Enter Email Address Password Re Enter Password es en v Yes would like to receive emails about special offers and new product information from
114. table from a pull down menu A typical pulse configuration is shown in Figure 3 MUST BE AT LEAST 1 SECOND BETWEEN PULSES C N PULSE RELAY CLOSES PULSE RELAY OPENS NEXT PULSE BEGINS 5 VDC PULSE WIDTH 50 100 OR 250 MSEC Figure 3 Typical Pulse Configuration Each totalizer operates at a maximum frequency of 1Hz 1 pulse per second This limits the maximum units per pulse For example if you have a flow of 60 scfm with a units per pulse set to 1 SCF This means there is I pulse per second or I Hz This is within the limits of the totalizer A reduction in flow to 30 scfm means the totalizer will pulse once every two seconds This is also within the limits of the totalizer However an increase in flow to 120 scfm means the totalizer would pulse once every 0 5 sec This is too rapid and outside the limits of the totalizer The result is that the totalizer will not count properly all the pulses will run together This demonstrates a limit on the resolution of the totalizer at higher flows You must convert the flow to units per second and ensure this number is greater than or equal to one To set your Units Per Pulse and Pulse Width see Figure 4 90 fotalizer e SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM dao Totalizer Unit SCF Force Totalizer Relay Pulse OF x Allow Totalizer Reset V Air Carbon_Dioxide Active Totalizer Status On v Totalizer Status O Off Units Per Pulse 3
115. the VW button and select the proper pipe type Again use the up and V down keys to select The current choice will flash until the enter key is pressed Available Choices e SCFS SCFM SCFH SCFD SCFY Standard Cubic Feet per Second Minute Day Hour or Year Standard conditions are set in the Reference Conditions menu e NCFS NCFM NCFH NCFD NCFY Normal Cubic Feet per Second Minute Day Hour or Year Normal conditions are set in the Reference Conditions menu e SM3 sec min hr day yr Standard cubic meters per unit time Standard conditions are set in the Reference Conditions menu e NM3 sec min hr day yr Normal cubic meters per unit time Normal conditions are set in the Reference Conditions menu e SLPS SLPM SLPH SLPD SLPY standard Liters per unit time Standard conditions are set in the Reference Conditions menu e NLPS NLPM NLPH NLPD NLPY normal Liters per unit time Normal conditions are set in the Reference Conditions menu e Lbs sec min hr day year Pounds per unit time e Kg sec min hour day year Kilograms per unit time e SEPS SFPM SFPH SFPD SFPY Standard Feet per Second Minute Day Hour or Year Note this is a point VELOCITY 32 e SMPS SMPM SMPH SMPD SMPY Standard Meters per Second Minute Day Hour or Year Note this is a point VELOCITY You can press the exit several times to climb back up to the main menu level or press Pto proceed to the next Calibration Sub Menu
116. the above examples from 32 00 F to 212 00 F or from 0 to 30 psia would correspond to the 4 and 20mA analog outputs for temperature and pressure These values are dependent upon your process Finally exit back to the set up menu and right to reference conditions Reference Conditions Sub Menu Standard and Normal Use this menu to establish the reference conditions as specified in the units menu Navigate to the Reference Conditions Sub Menu use Table 3 8 below for guidance if necessary Ref Con Sub Menu Press enter 7 once and then use the buttons to select Standard or Normal Standard Temp Standard Press 4 14 695949 Psia 70 000000 F I cn vuvuuvsvuvuuvumuuvunmnv v4vuvA4A4 4 4 4 2 aaaeeeaa 43 55 ET VE H 3 i FT i E i i f f T g i i i i i Calibration Process Totalizer Alarms Output eference Change Change Restore Output Pr Jonditions Password Language Factory Filter re z lorma Table 3 8 Reference Conditions Sub Menu 45 For example SCFM Standard Cubic Feet per Minute is commonly used in the United States The S Standard in SCFM and is referenced to 70 F 21 1 C and 14 696 Psia or I atmosphere In Europe Nm3 hr Normal Cubic Meters per Hour is commonly used The N Normal and is generally referenced to 0 C and 101 32 KPa A or 1 atmosphere Once a Standard or Normal selection has been made press enter ST again to
117. the transducer electronics heats the velocity sensor to a constant temperature differential above the gas temperature and measures the cooling effect of the gas flow The electrical power required to maintain a constant temperature differential is directly proportional to the gas mass flow rate The two stem conduction sensors ensure that any heat lost is due to this cooling effect and not due to conduction to the outside The velocity sensor is a reference grade platinum resistance temperature detector RTD The platinum RTD wire is wound on a rugged ceramic mandrel for strength and stability The temperature sensor is clad in 316 stainless steel The velocity sensor is clad in a Pt Ir Alloy N ED 2 2 J J 1 f i ff i y I j Y EE f i EN f j Y m IP o po r r TI temp N iy I No IF I potting i j material Velocity Temperature sensor sensor Figure 1 1 640i amp 780i Series Sensor Assembly qTherm Electronics Features qTherm Dial A Gas Technology Select gas to be measured qTherm Dial A Pipe Technology Set up pipe dimensions Units Select units for mass flow temperature and pressure User Full Scale Flow Rate Field configure from 50 to 100 of the factory full scale setting Alarms Program high amp low or window alarm limits independently for mass flow temperature pressure and totalizer select one MeterTune Span
118. tive going square wave pulse The duration of the pulse can be set with the pulse width pull down menu 81 Reset T otalizer Totalizer Status Units Per Pulse Totalizer Flow Count Totalizer Unit gt Pulse Width Force Totalizer Relay Pulse Low Flow Cut Off Value Due to thermal gradients movement of gas molecules in the pipe can occur even with all valves shut The Zero Cut Off forces both analog and digital outputs to zero at a percentage of the full scale The Zero Cut off can be set to from 0 to 10 00 FS full scale meaning anytime the measured flow drops below this value the analog and digital outputs will be forced to zero Totalization will not occur Full scale is the maximum flow rate for which the meter was calibrated Exceeding it will not damage the meter but flow readings will not be accurate The calibrated full scale is found in the calibration menu Enter Low How Cut Off Percent of How Full Scale Low How Cut Off 1 000 Exit Flow Pressure Temperature 4 20 mA Output Setup This function allows you to set up the analog outputs The 6401 and 7801 comes standard with linear 4 20 mA analog outputs for flow and temperature If the meter is orders with pressure a third analog output for pressure is available For flow 4 mA is always 0 flow The user may select 20 mA to equal any value up to the calibrated full scale Full scale is the maximum flow rate 82 for which the meter was cal
119. to 1409F Type 4x Maximum probe length is 48 inches 1 22 m Note VTP E4 not cFMus approved ATEX and IECEx I 2 G Ex d IIC T3 Gb 112 D Ex tb IIIC T200 C Db Ta 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Process Temperature Range 40 C to 200 C 40 F to 392 F Maximum probe length is 48 inches 1 22 m Note VTP E4 not ATEX IECEx approved inch 15 cm 09 5 inch 22 cm 2 inch 30 cm 7 5 inch 44 cm 1 5 inch 55 cm 6 inch 91 cm 8 inch 122 cm Special length not listed above or over 48 inches 122 cm specify length in parentheses maximum probe length 72 inches 1 83 m Maximum for FM 48 inches 1 22 m This price applies to sizes below 48 inches 1 22 m not listed above High pressure hot tap retractor kit Kit includes L21 inch probe assembly retractor assembly with hand crank packing gland probe seal with a 2 inch ANSI class 150 process connection Not available with ATEX cFMus or EN enclosure Insertion depth 0 21 inches Probe length not required Probe with 1 inch ANSI class 150 flange Specify length in parentheses includes M5 option diagram with ADS Customer to supply own mounting hardware el Hazardous area location enclosure NEMA 4X IP66 mounted Compression fitting 3 4 inch 2 cm with 1 inch 2 5 cm directly on probe male NPT Remote hazardous area location enclosure includes NEMA 4 M2 Threadolet 1 inch Female NPT IP66 junction box mounted on probe and mounting bracket M1 M2 Compression fitti
120. ton or simply double click the target gas Your target gas will appear in the Create Gas Mix section Then enter the gas composition percentage for the target gas For this example 25 of Butane is added so the total gas composition percentage is now 25 106 QMix Gas positio Click Add Gas INTERFACE PROGRAM Empowering Your Flow M to Add Your Gas Gas Upload Credits 5 Create Gas Mixtures Upload The 0 ET Account Type Trial Gas Database Create Gas Mix My Gases Name Formula Gas Select Ta He Ww DM Butane Enter Gas Composition Oxygen 02 _ gt Target Gas Percentage for Target Hydrocarbons Ti CH4 Resor Gai Gas Ethane CH3CH3 NA Ethylene C2H4 Butane C4H10 Remove Al Isobutane C4H10 Gases mgt poe CAHE a Total Gas Composition RO Si ms Percentage of Target Normalize b g Watch Tutorial Composition Total 25 i gMix Guide ines nd Operation Use AGA 8 Generate Gas Mix Upload Gas Mix to Meter I E a ma Figure 4 Add Target Gas and Define Gas Composition Percentage 3 To edit a gas composition percentage go to the Create Gas Mix section Click directly on the percentage value and enter the new percentage value To remove a gas from the current mix select the gas in the Create Gas Mix section and click the Remove Gas button In both case
121. ture standard Pressure optional Totalized flow totalized value is stored in non volatile memory Mass Flow Accuracy 780i Inline version accuracy highest accuracy 0 5 of reading above 50 of the full scale flow 0 5 of reading plus 0 5 of full scale below 50 of full scale flow 640i Insertion version accuracy 0 75 of reading above 50 of the full scale flow 0 75 of reading plus 0 5 of full scale below 50 of full scale flow See Table 1 qTherm Dial A Gas Selection Chart on next page for accuracy Gas pressure accuracy 1 0 full scale Totalize each gas independently with the flow totalizer Accuracy statements verified by an independent NIST and NVLAP accred ited metrology laboratory Gas Temperature Accuracy 1 C 1 8 F Gas Pressure Ranges 30 psia 2 1 bara 100 psia 6 9 bara 300 psia 20 7 bara 500 psia 34 5 bara VTP only Repeatability Mass flow rate 0 15 of full scale Gas temperature 0 5 C 0 9 F Gas pressure 0 5 of full scale Response Time Three seconds to achieve 63 one time constant of final value Mass Flow Rate Turndown 100 1 ANALOG AND DIGITAL OUTPUTS Output Signals 4 20 mA flow 4 20 mA temperature 4 20 mA pressure optional Alarm output contact SPST opto relays User definable pulse output for totalized flow Optional Communications Modules Modbus Foundation Fieldbus Profibus DP HART SOFTWARE Smart Interface Progra
122. ture is FREE to all QuadraTherm 640i 780i customers This feature is included in your Smart Interface Program SIP software Watch How it Works Video http www sierrainstruments com library videos multigas flow totalizer Key Customer Benefits With the totalizer feature end users can now perform the following see Figure 1 View the totalized value of multiple gases Totalize up to four gases with one device and software package Set units per pulse and pulse width Turn totalizers on off Reset totalizer How to Get the Flow Totalizer New Customers Starting September 3 2013 firmware 1 0 74 or higher all 640i 780i products include the totalization feature on the Smart Interface Program SIP Software This feature is FREE of charge Existing Customers Flowmeters shipped prior to September 3 2013 firmware 1 0 73 or lower will need to send their meters back to the factory for a FREE firmware upgrade which activates the feature Please return instrument to Sierra via the Return Materials Authorization RMA process 87 Overview of Flow Totalizer Features l Flow Totalizer Totalizer r SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM aos Turn Individual Totalizers On or Off Totalizer Unit SCF Force Totalizer Relay Pulse Off v Allow Totalizer Reset V Totalize All Four Air Carbon Dioxide Active Dial A Gases Totalizer Status On X Totalizer Status On v Totalize All Four K
123. turn or rejection of product is made within a reasonable period but no longer than one 1 year for calibration and non calibration defects from date of delivery To assure warranty service customers must register their products online on Sierra s website Online registration of all of your Sierra products is required for our warranty process Register now at www sierrainstruments com register Lifetime Limited Warranty on Patented DrySense Sensor Technology In addition to Sierra s standard one 1 year manufacturing warranty on all instruments produced Sierra also offers a lifetime warranty on all DrySense sensors standard with Sierra models 640S 670S 7805 6401 and 7801 instruments sold after January 1 2010 This warranty does not extend to the Model 620S the BoilerTrak the HT High Temperature 640S 780S sensor or the 780S UHP Ultra High Purity sensors Learn more about Sierra s warranty policy at www sierrainstruments com warranty 125
124. uracy Patented DrySense Technology for long term drift stability lifetime warranty Instrument optimized proprietary qTherm Gas Library for application independence Sensor design improvements to eliminate downdraft effects from probe Dial A Gas change gas and engineering units in the field on the fly with the push of a button Dial A Pipe Use insertion version on different pipe sizes set up on the fly with the push of a button Multivariable simultaneous measurement of mass flow rate process temperature and pressure Agency Approvals QuadraTherm has a full global suite of agency approvals for safe operation in potentially hazardous environments cFMus USA and Canada ATEX European Union IECEx International CE Certified CRN Approval Manufactured under ISO 9001 2008 The 6401 7801 is certified as flame proof protected from dust ignition sources and meets all the design criteria for electrically powered flow meters used in areas where combustible gases may be present In short now we are approved for safety in hazardous and potentially explosive plant environments and applications like facilities management chemical processing oil amp gas wastewater and natural gas Using This Manual This manual provides information needed to install and operate QuadraTherm 6401 and 780i thermal mass flow meters The four chapters and two appendices of this manual cover the following areas Chapter I Introduction amp
125. ured Dat Air PIPE 1 0490 In DATA TIE OME MMIDDIYYYY PCA Revision My Gases Database PCA B 0 000 SMPS qMix Gas Composition Firmware Revision Flow Totalizer v1 0 89 T 80 59 F Low Alarm OFF Alarm Setpoint Serial Number P Not Active 0 000 N A 12345 ValidCal Diagnostics MeterTune Span Exit 121 12 Click the Selected Gas dropdown and choose your new qMix gas f iTherm Dial A Gas amp Units SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Selected Gas Aer Air Flow Units Methane Temp Units Argon My Gases Database Pressure Units 13 You can also adjust your meter gases by clicking the My Gases Database button or selecting it from the function selector drop down on the SIP main menu To view your current gases in your available slots click Choose New Gas Location follow the same steps 1 6 above to upload your gas onto the meter Gas Upload Credits 4 Gas Upload Credits 4 Account Type Trial Account Type Trial Flow Meter Gases Choose New Gas Location_ Flow Meter Gases TNS Currently in Meter Currently in Meter 2 GasMix pe er 3 Methane Upload Gas to Meter Uploa 4 Argon My Gases My Gases Type qMix v1 Type qMix v1 122 Download Gases from the Sierra qTherm Gas Database You can also download gases from Sierra s qTherm Gas Database and save them to your
126. wn on the meter s nameplate or con tact the factory for re calibration advice Try to find another location for the meter Do not place the meter near a ventilator static mixer or valve Return to factory for evaluation Return to factory for evaluation 50 Returning Equipment to Factory Factory Calibration All Models Sierra Instruments maintains a fully equipped calibration laboratory All measuring and test equipment used in the calibration of Sierra transducers are traceable to NIST Standards Sierra is ISO 9001 registered and conforms to the requirements of ANSI NCSL Z540 and ISO IEC Guide 25 Instructions for Returning Your Instrument for Service The following information will help you return your instrument to Sierra Instruments Factory Service Center and will ensure that your order is processed promptly Prices may vary depending on the flow range type of gas and operating pressure of your unit To request detailed pricing contact your local Sierra Instruments distributor or contact one of our offices directly Please follow these easy steps to return your instrument for factory service 1 To obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA number from the Sierra Instruments to http www sierrainstruments com rma new php to create a Sierra Account 2 Once you have created an account click on the Submit New RMA tab and fill in the RMA form and follow the instructions You will receive an email confirmation once you have
127. ygen 02 Remove Gas ae Hydrocarbons Methane Ethane 4 m Resou rces i j i z Watch Tutorial Aes Total 0 00 Mix Guidelines and tion Use AGA 8 Generate Gas Mix 101 qMix Activation Steps on 6401 7801 SIP no internet connection 1 To begin using qMix you need to download your Smart Interface Program SIP software Then click qMix Gas Composition button or select qMix Gas Composition from the function selector drop down on the main menu E 3 QuadraTherm 640i amp 780i Smart Interface Program Factory Version 1 1 83 Therm 6401 SMART INTERFACE PROGRAM Calibration Date MMIDDIYYY FS 100 00 SCFM Air PIPE 2 0670 In MMIDDIYYYY Sa PCA Revisi 0 000 SCFM Sea 0 00 SCF v1 0 86 T 91 89 F Low Alarm OFF Serial Number P 14 67 Psia 0 000 N A 12345 Port is Active 2 If you do not have internet access a Free Trial Activation window will appear with instructions directing you to call the factory for your activation code Get Started Now gMix Activation Steps 1 No internet connection can be detected Please contact Sierra Customer Support at 1 800 866 0200 A customer service representative will guide your through qMix registration If you already have a Sierra account gMix will be activated through your account If not a Sierra account

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