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Operating Instructions Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter KATflow

1. Operation MATH 1 27 078 AVE math Tre 10 56 00 Displays the Math function when enabled Sum diffierence average and maximum can be selected in the Calculation menu Average shown in illustration Change to diagnostic displays by pressing lt DISP gt and to totalizer dual and main PV screens by pressing lt NEXT gt 4 5 6 Datalogger The datalogger is enabled from the Main Menu and operates when a non zero value is entered for the interval Items to be logged are selected from the Selection screen ENTER selects items 0 deselects Up to ten items may be selected Note If no items are selected the logger will record blank space Send logger by serial port to a terminal program by selecting Log download Clear the logger by selecting Log Erase Logged data can be downloaded viewed and exported using the KatData software except when wrap mode has been enabled 28 KATflow 230 Menu structure 5 Commissioning 5 1 Menu structure Main menu Menu level 1 Setup Wizard CH1 Menu level 2 5 Commissioning Description settings Sensor type Indication of sensor type and serial number if automatically detected otherwise select from list 1 K1N K1L K1E KAN K4L K4E M Q Special Middle Units Select from list 1 m s f s in s m3 h m3 min m3 s l h l min l s USgall h USgall min USgall s bbl d bbl h bbl min g s t h kg h
2. Character entry 0 Space character Move menu list selection item DOWN Character entry minus sign ESCape menu item Abort entry without saving VAG ENTER menu item Confirm entry with saving 22 KATflow 230 4 Operation 4 3 2 Display functions Display icons Menu header Bm HYS ssa A42 M CHHL 1 Display line 1 p 20 078 MM math A Display line 2 Wo ALE i k Date time Illustration 13 Main display functions Display icon Function On Icon not used iMd Off Tees SIN On Datalogger recording Off Datalogger switched off On 1 segment 33 battery power available 2 segments 66 battery power available 3 segments 100 battery power available Off lt 5 battery power available Outline blinking Battery charging On LCD backlight switched on N Off LCD backlight switched off T2 On I O processor error Off I O processor functioning correctly We On Without strike through Speaker on 7 Off With strike through Speaker off e S 10 On Poor sensor coupling low SNR Off Sensor coupling OK E SZ On Icon not used AK Off Pon On Icon not used Y Off 23 KATflow 230 4 Operation Quick start wizard o D Q On RTC operating Off RTC failure On Error recorded in error log Off No error detected On Serial output RS 232 switched on Off Serial o
3. COUPLING ERR low SNR check installation reduce number of passes look for other location then have a cup of tea and call customer support 7 1 Data download difficulties If difficulties are encountered downloading the logger data Table 6 Error messages e Check that the flowmeter is switched on and not in measurement mode e Check that the same number COM port is allocated in the Device Manager or equivalent as is set in the KatData software e Check that the settings baud parity word length stop bits are identical e Use the supplied connectors whether connecting to a 9 pin COM port or converting from serial communication to a Universal Serial Bus USB e Is the logger in Wrap mode If yes use a terminal program and the Log download command If No KatData software may also be used 44 KATflow 230 8 Technical data Material Steel 1 Carbon hardened Carbon Steel Mild Steel Steel 1 Carbon 302 Stainless Steel 303 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304L Stainless Steel 316 Stainless Steel 347 Stainless Steel Duplex stainless steel Aluminium Aluminium rolled Copper Copper annealed Copper rolled CuNi 70 Cu 30 Ni CuNi 90 Cu 10 Ni Brass Naval Gold hard drawn Inconel Iron electrolytic Iron Armco Ductile Iron Cast Iron Monel Nickel Tin rolled Titanium Tungsten annealed Tungsten drawn Tungsten carbide Zin
4. Serial interface 5 4 1 Serial interface RS 232 RS232 The RS 232 serial interface can be used to transmit data on line or to download the integral datalogger content The settings can be found in submenu Serial Comm The serial port can also be used to connect a further expansion box using modular input output cards See paragraph 5 6 below 35 KATflow 230 Analogue outputs Digital outputs y ON J y Qorr 5 Commissioning 5 4 2 Analogue current output 0 4 20 mA The analogue current outputs can be selected to operate in either 4 20 mA mode or at 0 20 mA across terminals 1 amp 2 and 3 amp 4 in standard configuration The current output can be programmed scaled and assigned to flow channel 1 or 2 within the menu structure Wiring Electrical characteristic S Range 0 4 20 mA Resolution 16 bit U 30V Rroaa lt 500 Q Accuracy 0 1 Galvanically isolated from main device and other I O 5 4 3 Digital Optical Open Collector output The digital Open Collector output can be programmed scaled and assigned to flow channel 1 or 2 within the menu structure Digital outputs can be used as pulse linear pulse frequency and alarm status outputs Wiring F LK GND S al Electrical U 24V characteristic 4 mA S Value 0 01 1000 Pulse width 30 999 ms 5 4 4 Digital relay output The relay outputs are enabled con
5. 3 Installation 3 6 2 Electrical connections Battery Charger Flow Channel 1 Flow Channel 2 TOP CONNECTIONS Joe 8 8 BOTTOM CONNECTIONS K Jo oO Es RS232 Input Output Serial Interface Connector Temperature Sensor IO Expansion Temperature Sensor PT100 Channel 1 Connector PT100 Channel 2 Drawing 3 Electrical connections overview KATflow 230 3 7 Clamp on sensor mounting Before the sensors can be mounted the installation location should have been determined a sensor mounting method should be chosen the flowmeter batteries must be sufficiently charged the sensors must be connected to the transmitter Depending on which sensor mounting method is being used the clamp on sensors are either mounted on the same side of the pipe Reflection Mode or on opposite sides of the pipe Diagonal Mode See Section 2 5 16 KATflow 230 3 Installation 3 7 1 Sensor pipe mounting configurations Illustration 6 Sensor pipe mounting configurations 3 7 2 Acoustic coupling gel In order to obtain acoustical contact between the pipe and the sensors apply a L bead of acoustic coupling gel lengthwise down the centre of the contact area of the sensors Illustration 7 Application of acoustic coupling gel 17 KATflow 230 3 Installation 3 7 3 Correct positioning of the sensors Illustration 8 Correct positioning of the sensors Mount the transducer pair so t
6. Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Electrical equipment for continuous unattended use Electrostatic discharge RF field Electric fast transient burst Surge RF conducted AC mains voltage dips and interruption Electrical equipment Class B Disturbance voltage Class B Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Coventry 31 August 2012 For and on behalf of Katronic Technologies Ltd Andrew Sutton Managing Director v UKAS peter Reg No G803 58999 Registered in England No 3298028 Registered Office as above 55 KATflow 230 Appendix B Appendix B Customer Return Note CRN Company Address Name Tel No E mail Instrument model Katronic contract no if known Serial number Sensor type s Sensor serial number s The enclosed instrument has been used in the following environment please y Nuclear radiation Water endangering Toxic Caustic Biological Other please specify We confirm delete if not applicable e that we have checked the instrument and sensors are free of any contamination e neutralised flushed and decontaminated all parts which have been in contact with hazardous substances and or environments e thatthere is no risk to man or environment through any residual material Date Signature Company stamp 56
7. Analogue current input 0 4 20 mA Wiring 1 zs Analogue PUR 2 lin optiona 3 Lin op 4 30V DC CA l fs Analogue input 2 n 4 optional 3 lin 4 30V DC Electrical Active or passive wiring characteristic Measuring range active 0 20 mA at 30V S Measuring range passive 4 20 mA Accuracy 7 0 1 9o of measured value 5 7 Heat quantity measurement HQM Where equipped heat quantity energy and heat flow energy flow can be measured If a heat quantity unit is specified for the Process Value the KF230 will prompt the user for the Specific Heat Capacity of the medium in J g K for example 4 186 J g K for water The Output options menu for the PT100 will allow the user to select the temperature input source either PT100 temperature sensors or a fixed value for measurement against a known inlet or outlet temperature Where PT100 sensors are selected the Wizard will prompt the user for a temperature offset which may be useful where the temperature of the medium differs from the temperature of the pipe wall for example with unlagged pipes If a fixed value is selected the user will be asked to specify this value When heat quantity units are selected these behave as any other Process Value and may be totalized logged or applied to a Process Output 5 8 Sound velocity measurement SVM The measured sound velocity SOS is ava
8. designed and operated as outlined in these operating instructions Misuse of the equipment will immediately revoke any warranty given or implied e Responsibility for suitability and intended use of this ultrasonic flowmeter rests solely with the user Improper installation and operation of the flowmeter may lead to a loss of warranty e Please note that there are no operator serviceable parts inside the equipment Any unauthorised interference with the product will invalidate the warranty 1 4 Return policy If the flowmeter has been diagnosed to be faulty it can be returned to KATRONIC for repair using the Customer Returns Note CRN attached to the Appendix of this manual KATRONIC regret that for Health amp Safety reasons we cannot accept the return of the equipment unless accompanied by the completed CRN 1 5 Legislative requirements The flowmeter is designed to meet the safety requirements in accordance with sound engineering practice It has been tested and has left the factory in a condition in which it is safe to operate The equipment is in conformity with the statutory requirements of the EC directive and complies with applicable regulations and standards for electrical safety EN 61010 and electro magnetic compatibility EN 61326 A CE Declaration of Conformity has been issued in that respect a copy of which can be found in the Appendix of these operating instructions The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEE
9. kg min m3 I Usgall bbl g t kg W kW MW J kJ MJ Sig dB signal noise dB SNR C m s sound speed CU housing temperature Tin Tout inlet and outlet temperature TEMP specified or measured fluid temperature SOS DEN KIN derived sound speed density kinematic viscosity Math Calculated value see below Pipe material Select from list 1 Stainless steel Carbon steel Ductile cast iron Grey cast iron Copper Lead PVC PP PE ABS Glass Cement User pipe c speed Pipe c speed Only if user pipe material selected 600 6553 5 m s Outside diameter 6 6500 mm Wall thickness 0 5 75mm Fluid Select from list 1 Water Salt water Acetone Alcohol Ammonia Carbon Tet carbon tetrachloride Ethanol Ethyl alcohol Ethyl ether Ethylene glycol Glycol water 50 Kerosene Methanol Methyl alcohol Milk Naphtha Car oil Freon R134a Freon R22 Hydrochloric acid Sour cream Sulphuric acid Toluene Vinyl chloride User enter kinematic viscosity density medium c speed Kinematic Only if user fluid selected viscosity 0 001 30000 mm s Density Only if user fluid selected 100 2000 kg m Medium c Only if user fluid selected speed 800 3500 m s Temperature 30 300 C Liner Material Select from list 1 None Epoxy Rubber PVDF PP Glass Cement User liner c speed 29 KATflow 230 5 Commissionin
10. logger Storage capacity In excess of 1 million data points 16MB Logging data Up to ten selected variables Communication Serial interface RS 232 RS 485 optional Data Instantaneous measured value parameter set and configuration logged data KATdata Software Functionality Downloading of measured values parameter sets graphical presentation list format export to third party software on line transfer of measured data Operating systems Windows 2000 NT XP Vista 7 Linux Mac optional Process inputs Galvanically isolated from main electronics and from other I O s Temperature PT 100 four wire circuit measuring range 50 400 C resolution 0 1K accuracy 0 2 K Process outputs Galvanically isolated from main electronics and from other I O s Current 0 4 20 mA active RLoad lt 500 Ohm 16 bit resolution U 30 V accuracy 0 1 96 Voltage On request 0 10 V Ri 2500 Ohm Digital Optical Open Collector U 24 V Imax 4 mA Digital relay Form C SPDT CO contacts U 48 V Imax 250 mA 52 KATflow 230 Clamp on sensors Type K1L K1N K1E Diameter range 50 3000 mm Dimensions 60 x 30 x 34 mm Material Stainless steel Temperature range Type K1N 30 130 C 22 266 F Type K1E 30 200 C 22 392 F for short periods up to 300 C 572 F Degree of protection IP 66 acc EN 60529 IP 67 and IP 68 optional Type K4L K4N K
11. mounting Sensor mounting fixtures Sensor placement screen Sensor Separation Serial interface Setup Wizard SOS Speed of Sound Sound passes Sound velocity measurement Specification Storage Switching on off System Configuration Totalizer Transit time method Troubleshooting Units of measurement Wall thickness Wall thickness measurement Warranty Wizard quick setup 54 KATflow 230 Appendix A Appendix A Certificate of Conformity KATRONIC Katronic Technologies Ltd Earls Court Earlsdon Coventry CV5 6ET United Kingdom Phone 44 0 2476 714111 Fax 44 0 2476 715446 Website www katronic co uk E mail mall katronic co uk Declaration of Conformity We Katronic Technologies Ltd declare under our sole responsibility that the products listed below to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the EEC directives EMC Directive 2004 108 EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC for Electrical Safety Description of products Ultrasonic flowmeters KATflow 100 150 170 200 and 230 with associated KATRONIC transducers The mentioned products are in conformity with the following European Standards Standard BS EN 61326 1 2006 BS EN 61326 1 2006 BS EN 61000 4 2 1995 BS EN 61000 4 3 2006 BS EN 61000 4 4 2004 BS EN 61000 4 5 2006 BS EN 61000 4 6 2009 BS EN 61000 4 11 2004 BS EN 61326 1 2006 BS EN 55022 2010 BS EN 61010 1 2010 Description
12. propagation is given when the flowmeter is able to receive sufficient signal from the transmitted ultrasonic pulses The signals are attenuated in the pipe material the medium and at each of the interfaces and reflections External and internal pipe corrosion solid particles and gas content in the medium do heavily contribute to signal attenuation Sufficient straight lengths of pipe on the inlet and outlet of the measuring location guarantee an axi symmetrical flow profile in the pipe for good measurement accuracy If no sufficient straight lengths of pipe are available for your application measurements are still obtainable but the uncertainty of the measurement can be compromised 3 3 Installation location Select an installation location following the recommendations in Table 1 and try to avoid measuring e inthe vicinity of deformations and defects of the pipe e near welding seams e where deposits could be building up in the pipe Select a location where the transducers can be mounted on the side of the pipe so that the sound waves emitted by the transducers propagate horizontally in the pipe In this way the solid particles deposited on the bottom of the pipe and the gas pockets developing at the top will not influence the propagation of the signal E Correct Incorrect 10 KATflow 230 3 Installation For a free inlet or outlet pipe section Select the measuring point at a location where the pipe cannot run emp
13. to call customer service please let us know the following details e Model code e Serial number e SW HW revision e Error log list Possible error messages may include the following 7 Troubleshooting Error message Group Description Error handling USB INIT FAIL Hardware Internal board Power on off otherwise communication error call customer support NO SERIAL NO Hardware Failed to read from FRAM Call customer support NO VERSION NO Hardware Failed to read from FRAM Call customer support PARA READ FAIL Hardware Failed to read from FRAM Load defaults otherwise call customer support PARA WRITE FAIL Hardware Failed to write to FRAM Load defaults otherwise call customer support VAR READ FAIL Hardware Failed to read from FRAM Call customer support VAR WRITE FAIL Hardware Failed to write to FRAM Call customer support SYSTEM ERROR Hardware Call customer support VISIBILITY ERR Hardware Failed to read from FRAM Call customer support FRAM LONG WRITE Hardware Failed to write to FRAM Call customer support ERR FRAM READ ERR Hardware Failed to read from FRAM Call customer support RTC ERR Hardware Real Time Clock failure Power on off otherwise call customer support EXTMEM ERR Hardware Logger memory failure Power on off otherwise call customer support SPI ERR Hardware SPI bus failure Power on off otherwise call customer support I2C ERR Hardware I2C bus fa
14. 0 204 8 206 6 208 4 210 2 212 0 220 0 230 0 240 0 250 0 260 0 270 0 280 0 290 0 300 0 310 0 320 0 330 0 340 0 350 0 360 0 370 0 380 0 390 0 400 0 410 0 420 0 430 0 440 0 450 0 460 0 470 0 480 0 490 0 500 0 Ethylene Glycol Freon R12 5 deg C Light oil 15 deg C Mineral Oil Paraffin Propane 0 deg C Water Water salt 1549 1549 1548 1547 1547 1546 1545 1544 1543 1543 1538 1532 1524 1516 1507 1497 1487 1476 1465 1453 1440 1426 1412 1398 1383 1368 1353 1337 1320 1302 1283 1264 1244 1220 1200 1180 1160 1140 1110 SHC KJ Kg K 2 30 2 36 0 88 1 80 1 67 2 13 2 40 4 18 3 93 5082 5082 5079 5076 5076 5072 5069 5066 5063 5063 5046 5026 5000 5007 4944 4912 4879 4843 4807 4767 4725 4679 4633 4587 4538 4488 4439 4387 4331 4272 4210 4147 4082 4003 3937 3872 3806 3740 3642 8 Technical data 50 KATflow 230 9 Specification 9 Specification General Measuring principle Ultrasonic time difference correlation principle Flow velocity range 0 01 25 m s Resolution 0 25 mm s Repeatibility 0 15 of measured value 0 015 m s Accuracy Volume flow 1 3 of measured value depending on application 0 5 of measured value with process calibration Flow velocity 0 5 of measured value Turn down ratio 1 100 Gaseous and solid content of liquid media lt 10 of volume Flowmeter Enc
15. 3 3 559 7 3 973 1 3 851 7 3 330 1 3 960 5 672 6 27 C 4 284 8 4284 8 2 916 7 3 559 7 23 C 4 068 2 4 068 2 3 343 2 68 F 3 740 2 3038 1 2 871 5 238 F 3 211 9 2 539 7 3 960 3 559 7 3 960 4 89 8 68 F 3231 6 3231 6 3264 4 3 914 5439 6 13222 225 F 3697 5 2540 5439 6 5 177 3 838 6 68 F 3 838 6 68 F 4 343 8 1 328 7 8 Technical data Change Kinematic Viscosity vC m s C mnY s 2 5 2 5 4 1 4 4 4 5 3 8 4 0 6 68 4 65 4 65 3 0 5 8 3 3 3 3 4 57 2 48 6 61 3 4 4 24 4 0 4 4 4 0 4 87 4 87 2 1 11 31 4 02 2 1 3 6 17 5 0 769 0 769 0 441 0 467 0 407 0 399 0 400 1 396 0 292 33 C 0 711 0 711 0 323 3 239 3 239 0 49 15 C 0 529 15 C 0 607 0 55 1 39 0 489 1 396 0 797 17 C 0 311 0 311 0 79 0 61 17 208 20 C 2 718 2 718 x10 6 ft s 8 274 8 274 4 745 5 025 4 379 4 293 4 304 15 02 3 141 27 F 7 65 7 65 3 475 34 851 34 851 5 272 59 C 5 692 59 F 6 531 5 918 14 956 5 263 15 020 8 575 63 F 3 346 3 346 8 5 6 563 185 158 68 F 29 245 29 245 46 KATflow 230 8 Technical data 89 C 128 F Methanol CH40 0 791 20 C 1 076 3 530 2 292 0695 7 478 Methyl acetate C3H602 0 934 1211 3 973 1 0 407 4 379 Methyl alcohol CH40 0 791 1076 3 530 2 292 0695 7 478 Methyl benzene C7H8 0 867 De d 68 27 0644 7 144 Milk homog
16. 4E Diameter range 10 250 mm Dimensions 43 x 18 x 22 mm Material Stainless steel Temperature range Type K4N 30 130 C 22 266 F Type K4E 30 200 C 22 392 F for short periods up to 300 C 572 F Degree of protection IP 66 acc EN 60529 IP 67 and IP 68 optional 9 Specification 53 KATflow 230 10 Index Acoustic coupling gel Analogue current output Certificate of Conformity Commissioning Customer Return Note CRN Datalogger Diagnostic displays Diagnostics Diagonal mode Digital open collector output Digital relay output Dimensions Display Display icons Display settings Disturbance sources Dual channel calculations Dual channel display mode Electrical connections Error messages Expansion box Expansion box modular Fluid selection Fluid temperature Heat quantity measurement Identification of components Input configuration Installation Keypad Keypad function Legislative requirements Liner material Maintenance Maths functions Measurements Measuring principle Menu structure Negative separation distance Outer Diameter 9 Specification Output Configuration Output settings Packaging Passes Pipe material selection Pipe parameters Pipe preparation Process value PT100 inputs Quick Start Reflection mode Retaining clip sensor mounting Return Policy RS 232 Safety Scope function Sensor configuration Sensor Location Sensor
17. 53 20 C Bie EN 1 19 12 804 47 KATflow 230 8 Technical data Tetrachloro ethene C2CI4 1 632 1 036 3 399 Tetrachloro Methane CCI4 1 595 20 C 926 3 038 1 0 607 6 531 Tetrafluoro methane 875 24 2 871 5 Freon 14 eu IES en n 283 F 9 91 Toluene C7H8 0 867 20 C UN vd 68 427 0 644 6 929 Toluol C7H8 0 866 1 308 4 291 3 42 0 58 6 24 Trichloro fluoromethane 828 3 2 17 5 Freon 11 CCI3F 1 49 0 C 32 F 3 56 Turpentine 0 88 1 255 4 117 5 1 4 15 064 Water distilled H20 0 996 1 498 4 914 7 2 4 1 00 10 76 Water heavy D20 1 400 4 593 Water sea 1 025 1531 5023 2 4 1 00 10 76 Temperature Sound Speed in Water C F m s ft s 0 32 0 1402 4600 1 33 8 1407 4616 2 35 6 1412 4633 3 37 4 1417 4649 4 39 2 1421 4662 5 41 0 1426 4679 6 42 8 1430 4692 7 44 6 1434 4705 8 46 4 1439 4721 9 48 2 1443 4734 10 50 0 1447 4748 11 51 8 1451 4761 12 53 6 1455 4774 13 55 4 1458 4784 14 57 2 1462 4797 15 59 0 1465 4807 16 60 8 1469 4820 17 62 6 1472 4830 18 64 4 1476 4843 19 66 2 1479 4853 20 68 0 1482 4862 21 69 8 1485 4872 22 71 6 1488 4882 23 73 4 1491 4892 24 75 2 1493 4899 25 77 0 1496 4908 26 78 8 1499 4918 27 80 6 1501 4925 28 82 4 1504 4935 29 84 2 1506 4941 30 86 0 1509 4951 31 87 8 1511 4958 32 89 6 1513 4964 33 91 4 1515 4971 34 93 2 1517 4977 35 95 0 1519 4984 36 96 8 1521 4984 48 KATflow 230 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 5
18. 6 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 98 6 100 4 102 2 104 0 105 8 107 6 109 4 111 2 113 0 114 8 116 6 118 4 120 2 122 0 123 8 125 6 127 4 129 2 131 0 132 8 134 6 136 4 138 2 140 0 141 8 143 6 145 4 147 2 149 0 150 8 152 6 154 4 156 2 158 0 159 8 161 6 163 4 165 2 167 0 167 0 170 6 172 4 174 2 176 0 177 8 179 6 181 4 183 2 185 0 186 8 188 6 190 4 192 2 194 0 1523 1525 1527 1528 1530 1532 1534 1535 1536 1538 1538 1540 1541 1543 1543 1544 1545 1546 1547 1548 1548 1548 1550 1550 1551 1552 1552 1553 1553 1553 1554 1554 1554 1554 1554 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1554 1554 1554 1554 1554 1553 1553 1553 1552 1552 1552 1551 1551 1550 4990 4997 5010 5013 5020 5026 5033 5036 5040 5046 5049 5053 5056 5063 5063 5066 5069 5072 5076 5079 5079 5079 5086 5086 5089 5092 5092 5092 5095 5095 5099 5099 5099 5099 5099 5102 5102 5102 5102 5102 5099 5099 5099 5099 5099 5095 5095 5095 5092 5092 5092 5089 5089 5086 8 Technical data 49 KATflow 230 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 104 110 116 121 127 132 138 143 149 154 160 166 171 177 182 188 193 199 204 210 216 221 221 232 238 243 249 254 260 Specific Heat Capacity Medium Ethanol 0 deg C 195 8 197 6 199 4 201 2 203
19. C UFM Ultrasonic Flow Management Operating Instructions Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter KATflow 230 U F M Ultrasonic Flow Management Argon 17 4751 XC Oud Gastel The Netherlands Tel 31 0 165 855 655 Internet www U F M nl E mail info Qu f m nl Operating Instructions KATflow 230 Version V15E0913 Copyright O 2013 All rights reserved KATflow 230 Table of Contents KATflow 230 Operating Instructions Table of Contents Page 1 Safety instructions legal requirements warranty return policy 5 1 1 Symbols used in these operating instructions usseusss 5 12 Safe IASTUCIOAS c CM 5 VEE EE aa 6 TA REU PANNE 6 1 5 Legislative requireMent ccccccscccsececeecessececseeceseeceeeeeeeeecseeseeeesaesenaess 6 PA INTOdUCION iso a a 7 21 SV SIGINT EON VEN v re 8 SJ MMS LAN AU OM aa 9 3 1 Unpacking and SOE LA 9 Sl UNPACKING REE EEE EEE NE EEE arcades 9 3 1 2 Storage and Dreservalloh iii oio Susa tun eise 9 3 1 3 Identification of components sseeessseissessssee eese 9 3 2 Clamp on sensor installatiON coooncccocnconcncocnnconncnnonoconnnononnnnnncnannnnnns 10 SEC gere Et 01a OCO g e Ed 10 3 4 PIPE PE POINT 13 3 5 Clamp on sensor mounting configuration and separation distance 13 3 6 Flowmeter InstallallODi oer e e ue geo SR 14 3 6 1 Outline AMENSIONS ads 14 3 0 2 Electrical CONNECNONS ann used A p
20. E Directive aims to minimise the impact of electrical and electronic goods on the environment by increasing re use and recycling and by reducing the amount of WEEE going to landfill It seeks to achieve this by making producers responsible for financing the collection treatment and recovery of waste electrical equipment and by obliging distributors to allow consumers to return their waste equipment free of charge KATRONIC offers its customers the possibility of returning unused and obsolete equipment for correct disposal and recycling The Dustbin Symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard this product it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling By not discarding this product along with other household type waste the volume of waste sent to incinerators or landfills will be reduced and natural resources will be conserved Please use the Customer Return Note CRN in the Appendix for return to KATRONIC All products manufactured by KATRONIC are compliant with the relevant aspects of the RoHS Directive KATflow 230 Clamp on transit time flowmeter Measuring principle 2 Introduction 2 Introduction The KATflow 230 is a portable battery operated ultrasonic flowmeter employing clamp on sensors for the measurement of liquids in full enclosed pipes Flow measurements can be undertaken without interruption of the process or interference with the integrity of the pipeline The clamp on sensors ar
21. Observe signal to noise upper bar and quality lower bar These should be of identical length Confirm by pressing ENTER to obtain measurements CHHL 1 25 078 mh Tres Tose Success 4 5 Measurements 4 5 1 Main process value PV display Measurement is started using the Quick Setup Wizard Once all the parameters are programmed any subsequent power on sequences will bring up the main PV display immediately Display screen Operation CHHL 1 25 078 mvh Tre 1 56 00 The main process value can be changed using the menu structure Press lt ESC gt at any time to return to the main menu Change to the totalizer display the 3 line display and dual display mode by pressing lt NEXT gt or to the diagnostic screens by pressing lt DISP gt 26 KATflow 230 4 Operation Diagnostic screens Totalisers 3 line display format Display screen Operation The three line display screen is configureable to show flow totalizers and CHHL 1 diagnostic functions OO m3 Change to diagnostic displays by pressing 725 678 moth DISP and to totalizer and dual mode screens by pressing lt NEXT gt 1320 m s pies 1112 10 56 00 Cycle through screens using NEXT Cycle through available flow channels using lt MUX gt 4 5 2 Diagnostic displays Display screen Operation Line 1 shows the amplifier gain DIAGHOSTIC 1 Line 2 displays th
22. S ls 36 5 6 Inputs Outputs using serial expansion DOX ooccccoccccoccncconccoonncncnnoncnonnnnnnons 36 5 7 Heat quantity measurement HQM ooccccccnccnnccncccnnonoccnnnnnnconnononcnnonnnnonnnnnns 39 5 8 Sound velocity measurement SVM rrrrnnannrnrnnnrnvnnnrvrnnnrnrnnnrrnnnrnnnarnrnnner 39 5 9 Dual channel flow calculations maths functions 40 5 10 Wall thickness MeasureMent ooocccocccocccoccconcconncnnncnnnoncnonnnonanonanonaninanenon 40 Dit eS COMPS TUNA cies loco 40 O Mata Clicr Rs 41 7 TMoUblesho0 NO cinc se 42 S Technical datar 44 9 SDeCITICQtIOH aged 50 MOV OX eT 53 APPEND Asus 54 APPENA Bud 55 KATflow 230 lt BRK gt 1 Safety instructions legal requirements warranty return policy 1 Safety instructions legal requirements warranty return policy 1 1 Symbols used in these operating instructions Danger This symbol represents an immediate hazardous situation which could result in a serious injury death or damage to the equipment Where this symbol is shown do not use the equipment further unless you have fully understood the nature of the hazard and have taken the required precautions Attention This symbol indicates important instructions which should be respected in order to avoid damaging or destroying the equipment Follow the the precautions given in these instructions to avoid the hazard Call our service team if necessary Call servic
23. Transducer separation distance 3 Installation 3 4 Pipe preparation e Clean dirt and dust from around the area of the pipework where the sensors are to be placed e Remove loose paint and rust with a wire brush or file Firmly bonded paint does not necessarily need to be removed provided the flowmeter diagnostics indicate sufficient signal strength 3 5 Clamp on sensor mounting configurations and separation distance The most common clamp on sensor mounting configuration is the Reflection Mode sometimes known as V Mode see Illustration 3 sketch 1 Here the ultrasonic signal passes twice through the medium 2 signal passes The Reflection Mode is the most convenient mounting method as the transducer separation distance can be measured easily and the sensors can be accurately aligned This method should be used whenever possible An alternative mounting configuration Illustration 3 sketch 3 is the Diagonal mode Z Mode The signals travel only once through the pipe This method is often used for larger pipes where greater signal attenuation might occur Further variation of the Reflection and the Diagonal Modes are possible by altering the number of passes through the pipe Any even number of passes will require mounting the sensors on the same side of the pipe while with an odd number of passes the sensors must be mounted on opposite sides of the pipe Commonly for very small pipes sensor mounting configurations such as 4
24. aintenance KATflow flowmeters are maintenance free concerning the flow measurement functions Within the scope of periodic inspections regular inspection for signs of damage or corrosion is recommended for the transducers the junction box if installed and the flowmeter housing 6 1 Service Repair KATflow flowmeters have been carefully manufactured and tested If installed and operated in accordance with the operating instructions no problems are usually experienced Should you nevertheless need to return a device for inspection or repair please pay attention to the following points e Due to statutory regulations on environmental protection and safeguarding the health and safety of our personnel the manufacturer may only handle test and repair returned devices that have been in contact with products without risk to personnel and environment e This means that the manufacturer can only service this device if it is accompanied by a Customer Return Note CRN confirming that the device is safe to handle If the device has been operated with toxic caustic flammable or water endangering products you are kindly requested e to check and ensure if necessary by rinsing or neutralising that all cavities are free from such dangerous substances e to enclose a certificate with the device confirming that is safe to handle and stating the product used 42 KATflow 230 Error list 7 Troubleshooting Should there be the need
25. also directed through the RS 485 interface Wi ring Master device 1 Modbus RTU slave 2 optional 3 A H 3 A Mas bs 4 B H 4 B resistor i GND Setup Please refer to customer support Operation Please refer to customer support 37 KATflow 230 Analogue outputs 5 Commissioning 5 6 2 HART compatible output The KF230 can also be configured with an optional module which responds to output commands conforming to the HART protocol Please refer to customer support for further information HART is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation Wiring 220 Ohm 1 GND HART 2 optional I 24 V DC HART Modem Setup Please refer to customer support Operation Please refer to customer support 5 6 3 Analogue current output 0 4 20 mA The analogue current outputs operate in a 4 20 mA or 0 20 mA span Current outputs may be assigned to process values in the mode section of the output menu The outputs can be programmed and scaled within the menu structure Wiring Active out Gy e optional aw m Li 30 VDC gt Passive out optional e de A om LI Electrical 0 4 20 mA active and 4 20 mA passive options characteristic Galvanically isolated from
26. attery charging The red mark on the plug aligns with the mark on the socket Remove plug by sliding the outer casing away from the socket to release the latch During the charging process the battery icon will blink For a fully charged battery all segments of the battery icon will be filled 20 KATflow 230 Keypad 4 3 Keypad and display Display TOO JO oe OGD RS 232 Serial Interface 4 Operation Keypad Illustration 12 Keypad and display overview 4 3 1 Keypad key functions Key Main function Secondary function Character entry 1 1 short key stroke 2 short key strokes 3 short key strokes _ 4 short key strokes O sz Show NEXT available item Character entry x 2 NO WD Qon Start totaliser function Character entry So TMO Show next DISPlay Character entry E AR ZQ Q Reset negative total value 21 KATflow 230 Table 3 Menu structure Character entry var Kc 4 Operation Character entry e oOzsz Q Reset positive total value Character entry NODO TV Toggle MUltipleXer where multi channel functions are provided gt I Character entry 0 lt C 4 Qorr Stop totaliser function Character entry ON lt x5 5 Move menu list selection item UP Character backspace clear Character entry decimal point Switch LCD backlight on off
27. c rolled Glass pyrex Glass heavy silicate flint Glass light borate crown Nylon Nylon 6 6 Polyethylene LD PVC CPVC Acrylic resin PTFE m s 3 150 3 230 3 235 3 220 3 120 3 120 3 141 3 070 3 272 3 095 2 791 3 100 3 040 2 260 2 325 2 270 2 540 2 060 2 120 1 200 3 020 3 240 3 240 3 000 2 500 2 720 2 960 1 670 3 125 2 890 2 640 3 980 2 440 3 280 2 380 2 840 1 150 1 070 540 1 060 1 430 2 200 Sound Speed Shear Wave at 25 C ft s 10 335 10 598 10 614 10 565 10 236 10 236 10 306 10 073 10 735 10 512 9 479 10 171 9 974 7 415 7 628 7 448 8 334 6 759 6 923 3 937 9 909 10 630 10 630 9 843 8 203 8 924 9 712 5 479 10 253 9 482 8 661 13 058 8 005 10 761 7 808 9 318 3 772 3 510 1 772 3 477 4 690 7 218 8 Technical data Please note these values are to be considered nominal Solids may be inhomogeneous and anisotropic Actual values depend on exact composition temperature and to a lesser extent on pressure and stress 45 KATflow 230 Substance Acetic anhydride Acetic acid anhydride Acetic acid nitrile Acetic acid ethyl ester Acetic acid methyl ester Acetone Acetylene dichloride Alcohol Ammonia Benzene Benzol Bromine n Butane 2 2 Butanol sec Butylalcohol n Butyl bromide 46 n Butyl chloride 22 46 Carbon tetrachloride Carbon tetrafluoride Freon 14 Chloroform Dichlorodifluoromethan
28. ch the flowmeter begins to give an audible warning 0 100 9o Log Wrap Saves selected items as a continuous stream without headers Note this means files cannot be processed by KATData Yes No Log Download Sends logger content to selected serial communication port Log Erase Mode Erase datalogger Yes no Select from list 1 None Printer Diagnostic Log download Calibration Test not normally used by user Baud Select from list 1 9600 19200 57600 115200 Parity Select from list 1 None Even Default Odd 5 2 Diagnostics Table 5 Firmware menu structure Diagnostic screens can be viewed directly during measurement using the 3 DISP and 1 NEXT keys or through the menu structure 5 3 Display settings Customer specific settings for data to be displayed can be achieved using the appropriate menu items to select units for the top middle and bottom lines 9 3 1 Main PV The main Process Value PV is the primary measurement data and is usually displayed as the Middle Units 34 KATflow 230 5 Commissioning 5 4 Output configuration There are two output connectors at the bottom of the KF230 enclosure One is for serial communication the other provides process inputs and outputs using an expansion junction box Illustration 14 Process output box
29. d insert the last ball element in the vertical slot of the retaining clip Mount the chain around the pipe Pull the chain firmly around the pipe and fasten it in the lateral slot of the retaining clip There should be no air pockets between the transducer surface and the pipe wall Mount the second transducer the same way Using a measuring tape adjust the sensor separation distance as suggested by the flowmeter When the sensor positioning screen Section 3 3 is displayed the middle bar allows fine adjustment of the sensor location n RT 5 i Illustration 10 Sensor mounting with fixtures and chains retaining clip 19 KATflow 230 4 Operation 4 Operation 4 1 Switching On Off The flowmeter is switched on by holding the ON key for more than 2 seconds continuously Equally it can be switched off by pressing the OFF key for more than 2 seconds 4 2 Battery charging The internal batteries can be recharged with the external battery charger supplied Important Ensure that only Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH AA size rechargeable batteries are installed attempting to recharge other battery types is dangerous and may cause damage Connect the battery charger to the charging socket of the flowmeter and to the mains supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz The battery charger mains plug is supplied for specific countries as shown in the order code 081119 1 Illustration 11 B
30. e Freon 12 Ethanol Ethyl acetate Ethyl alcohol Ethyl benzene Ether Ethyl ether Ethylene bromide Ethylene chloride Ethylene glycol Fluorine Formaldehyde methyl ester Freon R12 Glycol 50 Glycol 50 H20 Isopropanol Isopropyl alcohol 46 Kerosene Methane Chemical Formula CH3CO 20 CH3CO 20 C2H3N C4H802 C3H602 C3H60 C2H2CI2 C2H60 NH3 C6H6 C6H6 Br2 C4H10 C4H100 C4H100 CAH9Br C4H9CI CCI4 CF4 CHCI3 CCI2F2 C2H60 C4H802 C2H60 C8H10 C4H100 C4H100 C2H4Br2 C2H4CI2 C2H602 F C2H402 C2H602 C3H80 C3H80 CH4 All data given at 25 C 77 F unless otherwise stated Specific Gravity 1 082 20 C 1 082 20 C 0 783 0 901 0 934 0 791 1 26 0 789 0 771 0 879 0 879 2 928 0 601 0 C 0 81 0 81 1 276 209C 0 887 1 595 20 C 1 75 150 C 1 489 1 516 40 C 0 789 0 901 0 789 0 867 20 C 0 713 0 713 2 18 1 253 1 113 0 545 143 C 0 974 1 113 0 785 20 C 0 785 20 C 0 81 Sound Speed m s 1 180 1 180 1 290 1 085 1 211 1 174 1 015 1 207 1 729 33 C 1 306 1 306 889 1 085 59 C 1 240 1 240 1 019 209C 1 140 926 8752 150 C 979 174 1 1 207 1 085 1 207 1 338 20 C 985 985 995 1 193 1 658 403 143 C 1 127 774 2 1658 1 578 1 170 20 C 1 170 20 C 1 324 0 162 89 C 405 ft s 3 871 4 3 871 4 4 232
31. e Where this symbol is shown call our service team for advice if necessary Note This symbol indicates a note or detailed set up tip Information point Operator keys are printed in bold typeface and placed in pointed brackets 1 2 Safety instructions e Do not install operate or maintain this flowmeter without reading understanding and following these operating instructions otherwise injury or damage may result e Study these operating instructions carefully before the installation of the equipment and keep them for future reference e Observe all warnings notes and instructions as marked on the packaging on the equipment and detailed in the operating instructions e Do not use the instrument under wet conditions with the battery cover removed or opened e Follow the unpacking storage and preservation instructions to avoid damage to the equipment e Install the equipment and cabling securely and safely according to the relevant regulations e If the product does not operate normally please refer to the service and troubleshooting instructions or contact KATRONIC for help KATflow 230 CE marking WEEE Directive RoHS Directive 1 Safety instructions legal requirements warranty return policy 1 3 Warranty e Any product purchased from KATRONIC is warranted in accordance with the relevant product documentation and as specified in the sales contract provided it has been used for the purpose for which it has been
32. e attached to the outside of the pipes The KATflow 230 uses ultrasonic signals for the measurement of the flow employing the transit time method Illustration 1 Clamp on ultrasonic sensor configuration Ultrasonic signals are emitted by a transducer installed on a pipe and received by a second transducer These signals are emitted alternately in the direction of flow and against it Because the medium is flowing the transit time of the sound signals propagating in the direction of flow is shorter than the transit time of the signal propagating against the direction of flow The transit time difference AT is measured and allows the determination of the average flow velocity along the path of acoustic propagation A profile correction is then performed to obtain the average flow velocity over the cross sectional area of the pipe which is proportional to the volumetric flow rate t ti t At Illustration 2 Transit time measuring principle KATflow 230 2 Introduction 2 1 System configuration A maximum of 2 sensor pairs can be installed if two pairs are installed these can be configured either in a 1 pipe dual path or a 2 pipe single path configuration Illustration 3 KF230 in a 1 pipe 2 path configuration Illustration 4 KF230 2 pipe 1 path configuration KATflow 230 3 Installation 3 Installation 3 1 Unpacking and storage 3 1 1 Unpacking Care should be taken when opening the box c
33. e signal strength 93 2 Gain Line 3 indicates the noise 20 3 signal Change to more diagnostic displays by o Noise pressing NEXT NT lo 6 00 4 5 3 Totalisers The totaliser displays will only be shown when the totalisers are activated Display screen Operation The flow totalizer may be assigned to lines in the three line display the datalogger or process outputs They can be started or reset by pressing lt Qon gt CHHL 1 Pressing Q resets the total accumulated 13 m3 flow in positive flow direction Pressing lt Q gt resets the total accumulated flow in negative 23 678 moth flow direction A4 m The totalizers can be stopped by activating 11 11 07 1 55 Qo Pressing lt Qon gt again will reset to Zero Change to other displays or revert to the three line display screen without resetting by pressing DISP or NEXT 27 KATflow 230 4 Operation 4 5 4 Dual PV display multi channel meters Display screen Operation DUAL 1 343 mh 1320 Tre Tose Line 1 shows the PV on the selected channel Line 2 shows the selected units Line 3 shows the PV on the other channel in its selected units Change to diagnostic displays by pressing lt DISP gt and to totalizer and main PV screens by pressing lt NEXT gt Cycle through available flow channels using lt MUX gt 4 5 5 Math display when enabled on multi channel meters Display screen
34. ence WALL THICKNESS 3 4 Enter pipe wall thickness using alphanumerical keys and confirm by pressing lt ENTER gt Use key UP as character backspace clear to correct for data entry errors FLUID later Salt water Acetone Select fluid using cursor keys Confirm by pressing lt ENTER gt TEMPERATURE 20 0 C Enter process temperature using alphanumerical keys and confirm by pressing lt ENTER gt Use key lt UP gt as character backspace clear to correct for data entry errors LINER MATERIAL Epoxy Rubber Select pipe lining material using cursor keys Confirm by pressing lt ENTER gt PASSES 1 2 Select transducer configuration number of passes using cursor keys Auto Automatically recommended 1 1 pass diagonal mode 2 passes reflection mode 3 passes diagonal mode 4 passes reflection mode 5 passes diagonal mode 6 passes reflection mode o of 0 NN etc Confirm by pressing ENTER 25 KATflow 230 Table 4 Quick setup wizard 4 Operation QUICK START Setup Wizard CH2 stored Setup Start Measurement Scope Use cursor keys to select Start Measurement Confirm by pressing lt ENTER gt CHAL SENSOR Spacing 116 3 mm Using 2 passes Signal 26 dB Sensor placement screen Mount transducers with suggested spacing and use middle bar for fine adjustment of position central position is desired
35. enized 1 548 5 080 Naphtha 0 76 1225 4 019 0 316 753 2 470 5 NEMNE EEE 103 C 103 C 153 F m 0 808 962 3 1562 0 217 2 334 eden 199 C 199 C 326 F 199 C 326 F Oil Car SAE 20a 30 1 74 870 2 854 3 190 2 045 093 Oil Castor C11H1000 0 969 1477 48458 36 0670 7209 Oil Diesel 0 80 1250 4 101 Oil Fuel AA gravity 0 99 1485 4872 37 Oil Lubricating X200 1 530 5 019 9 Oil Olive 0 912 1431 4694 9 2 75 100 1 076 365 Oil Peanut 0 936 1458 4 738 5 Propane 45 to 130 C C3H8 0 585 45 C es MUS 5 7 1 Propanol C3H80 0 78 20 C 20 OUR 2 Propanol C3H80 0 785 20 C Bees ee 2718 29 245 Propene C3H6 0 563 13 C a C vo 6 32 n Propyl alcohol C3H80 0 78 20 C EO E 2 5549 27427 Propylene C3H6 0 563 13 C ri i og 9 6 32 Refrigerant 11 CCI3F 1 49 Ea ET 3 56 Refrigerant 12 CCI2F2 1 516 40 C e C ao 4 24 Refrigerant 14 CF4 1 75 150 C a Cas 6 61 Refrigerant 21 CHCI2F 1 426 0 C a CE 3 97 Refrigerant 22 CHCIF2 1 491 69 C ORO o 4 79 Refrigerant 113 CCI2F CCIF2 1 563 ee CE 3 44 Refrigerant 114 CCIF2 CCIF2 1 455 TE C diem 3 73 Refrigerant 115 C2CIF5 eS C E 442 Refrigerant C318 C4F8 1 62 20 C x WR 3 88 o sm 1 763 3 5 785 1 1 37 14 74 637 Sodium nitrate NoNO3 1 884 336 C 336 C 637 F 0 74 336 C F Sodium nitrite NoNO2 1 805 292 C EO e 1 1177 3861 5 Sulphur S 250 C 482 F 1 13 Sulphuric Acid H2S04 1 841 1257 6 4 126 143 1116 120 081 Tetrachloroethane C2H2CI4 15
36. ensor mounting accessories Coupling component Measuring tape Operating instructions Calibration certificate s optional Temperature measurement probes optional Process output terminal box optional KATflow 230 Acoustic propagation Straight pipe lengths For a horizontal pipe 3 Installation 3 2 Clamp on sensor installation The correct selection of the sensor location is crucial for achieving reliable measurements and a high accuracy Measurement must take place on a pipe in which sound can propagate see Acoustic Propagation and in which a rotationally symmetrical flow profile is fully developed see Straight Pipe Lengths The correct positioning of the transducers is an essential condition for error free measurements It guarantees that the sound signal will be received under optimal conditions and evaluated correctly Because of the variety of applications and the different factors influencing the measurement there can be no standard solution for the positioning of the transducers The correct position of the transducers will be influenced by the following factors e diameter material lining wall thickness and general condition of the pipe e the medium flowing in the pipe e andthe presence of gas bubbles and solid particles in the medium Check that the temperature at the selected location is within the operating temperature range of the transducers see technical specification in the Appendix Acoustic
37. erm data ausus 15 3 7 Clamp on sensor mounting sees 15 3 7 1 Sensor pipe mounting configurations eeesseesseee eene 16 3 7 2 ACOUSUC COUPING DO O E 16 3 7 3 Correct positioning of the SOnSOFS coocccocccconcoconnononnononiconononononononnnonos 17 3 7 4 Sensor mounting with fixtures and ChHAliNS ccoocccconcococnccoonoconinononnnoons 17 Operation ass 19 4 1 Switching A mH 19 47 BASEN Charlando eres 19 25 INC Y DAG and AE PA Vendido 20 4 3 1 Keypad key fUNC IONS coooccoconnoconicoccnconnononnononnononnonnnnonnnononnnnnanonononos 20 432 PSP ONS iii 22 4 4 Quick setup WIZQId ie al Dux tes bns diss eee 23 25 MASTEN EN Sa 25 4 5 1 Main process value PV diSplay oocoocooccocoonnocononononononarononanonnns 25 NESEN ve ee 26 4 5 2 Diagnostic ASPA Tm 26 25 510 26 4 5 4 Dual channel measurement screen sessi nnns 27 ERE Ae sas chess 27 BD ONDA OO GCM A E E 27 5 GOMMISSIONING surr 28 Oe MENT STIGE de 28 DZ DIAQNOSUCS GN 33 53 Display SEUNG c ERR 33 521 MEN PV see 33 SA OUMU con guru 34 KATflow 230 Table of Contents 54 1 S enal Interlaco RS 232 svare ii 34 5 4 2 Analogue current output 0 4 20 mA nnns 35 5 4 3 Digital Open Collector output esses senes 35 5 44 Digital relay OUIDUl ecoute Dues io bored qe buone tu seduce el nde duas 35 5 5 INDUL COMMOUPATOM races M 36 EON PTTOO NP
38. ests measured temperature and resistance PT100s Reset PT100s Resets temperature inputs Settings Date Example 03 10 07 Time Example 09 27 00 Date Format Select from list 1 dd mm yy mm dd yy yy mm dd Language Select from list 1 Keypad Enable keypad sound Yes No Battery Low warning yes no Auto off timer 0 59 min Defaults Reload factory default settings except for date and time Yes No Temperature Shows control unit temperature Log Memory Percentage of unused datalogger memory estimated time remaining Battery Battery charge level percentage Volts Battery voltage Interval A value of zero turns the datalogger off a non zero value turns the datalogger on and defines the logging interval 0 999s Channel 1 Channel 2 Selection Select up to 10 items from list 1 ENTER to select 0 to remove m s f s in s m3 h m3 min m3 s l h l min l s USgall h USgall min USgall s bbl d bbl h bbl min g s t h kg h kg min m3 I Usgall bbl g t kg W kW MW J kJ MJ Sig dB signal noise dB SNR C m s sound speed CU housing temperature Tin Tout inlet and outlet temperature 33 KATflow 230 5 Commissioning TEMP specified or measured fluid temperature SOS DEN KIN derived sound speed density kinematic viscosity Math Calculated value see below Low Memory Warning output The amount of memory remaining at whi
39. g Liner c speed Only if lining material selected 600 6553 0 m s Liner thickness Only if lining material selected 1 0 99 0 mm Passes Select from list 1 Auto 1 16 Setup Wizard CH2 As setup wizard single for channel 1 Stored Setup Load Load from list Save Save to list use alohanumeric keys to enter name Delete Delete from list Start Measurement Sensor type Indication of sensor type and serial number if automatically detected otherwise select from list 1 KIN K1L K1E KAN K4L K4E M Q Special Sensor SP1 only for special unrecognised sensors frequency Wedge angle SP2 only for special unrecognised sensors Wedge c speed SP3 only for special unrecognised sensors 1 Wedge c speed SP4 only for special unrecognised sensors 2 Crystal offset SP5 only for special unrecognised sensors Spacing offset SP6 only for special unrecognised sensors Zero flow offset SP7 only for special unrecognised sensors Upstream SP8 only for special unrecognised sensors offset Sensor Adjust sensor position placement Scope Select channel Displays received acoustic pulse Channel 1 Channel 2 Pipe Material Select from pipe material list 1 Outside 6 6500 mm diameter Wall thickness 0 5 75 mm C speed 600 6554 m s transverse sound speed L Speed 600 8000 m s longitud
40. hat the front edges of the sensors opposite the cable entry face each other There is a different engraving on the top of each transducer The transducers are mounted correctly if the engravings on the two transducers form an arrow The a transducer cables should point in opposite directions Later the arrow in conjunction with the indicated measured value will help to determine the direction of flow The sensor separation distance is automatically calculated by the flowmeter based on the parameter entries for pipe outside diameter wall thickness lining material and thickness medium process temperature the sensor type and the selected number of signal passes The sensor positioning screen above and Section 3 3 allows fine adjustment of the sensor location 3 7 4 Sensor mounting with fixtures and chains Illustration 9 Sensor mounting with clips and chains e Insert the retaining clip into the groove on the top of the transducer and secure it using the screw knob e Apply some acoustic coupling component to the contact surface of the transducer 18 KATflow 230 3 Installation Place the transducer on the side of the pipe or alternatively up to 45 degrees from the horizontal plane through the pipe This is advisable to establish the best acoustic contact since on top of the pipe air pockets could develop and deposits could accumulate at the bottom of the pipe Take the spring end of the chain in one hand an
41. ilable as a diagnostic function during measurement and may be applied to a Process Output by selecting C from the appropriate output menu 40 KATflow 230 5 Commissioning 5 9 Dual channel flow calculations maths functions Where suitably equipped dual channel calculations are available from the System Calculation Math menu These allow the user to select the sum difference average mean or maximum of the two flow channels This value may be displayed or applied to a Process Output by selecting MATH from the appropriate output menu 5 10 Wall thickness measurement WTM Optional sensor probes to measure pipe wall thickness are available Ensure the correct pipe material is selected in the Wizard or Installation menu connect to the sensor input and select Start Measurement The KF230 will recognise the probe and display the measurement screen Wall thickness will be shown when the sensor is in good acoustic contact with the pipe 5 11 Scope function Katronic flowmeters have an additional scope function which shows a representation of the pulse received by the sensors on Channel 1 In addition to displaying the received pulse this screen lists the following data from top to bottom Gain dB Signal dB Noise dB Transit time us Delta ns time downstream minus time upstream Control unit temperature degC Flow m s 41 KATflow 230 6 Maintenance 6 M
42. ilure Power on off otherwise call customer support MATH ERR Software Internal calculation error Call customer support STACK ERR Software Internal calculation error Call customer support ADDR ERR Software Internal calculation error Call customer support OSC ERR Software Internal calculation error Call customer support ADC ERR Software Internal calculation error Call customer support IO ERR Software Internal calculation error Call customer support TIMING ERR Software Internal calculation error Call customer support COMM INIT ERR Hardware Internal communication Power on off otherwise error call customer support COMM START ERR Hardware Internal communication Power on off otherwise error call customer support COMM HS0 ERR Hardware Internal communication Power on off otherwise error call customer support 43 KATflow 230 7 Troubleshooting COMM HS1 ERR Hardware Internal communication Power on off otherwise error call customer support COMM READ AVE Hardware Internal communication Power on off otherwise ERR error call customer support COMM READ RAW Hardware Internal communication Power on off otherwise ERR error call customer support COMM READ Hardware Internal communication Power on off otherwise HISTORY ERR error call customer support COMM CRC ERR Hardware Internal communication Power on off otherwise error call customer support SENSOR Application Weak sensor coupling Recouple sensors
43. inal sound speed Circumference 18 8 20420 4 mm Roughness 0 0 10 mm Medium Fluid Select from fluid list 1 30 KATflow 230 5 Commissioning Kinematic 0 001 30000 mm s viscosity Density 100 2000 kg m C speed 100 3500 m s Temperature 30 300 C Lining Material Select from material list 1 Thickness 1 99 mm C speed 600 6553 0 m s Passes Passes Select from list 1 Select channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Select line of display Select from unit list 1 Type Damping Reduces fluctuations in the display output 1 255s Select from list 1 Out Analogue current output Source Select from list 1 Off Channel 1 Channel 2 Math 1 Math 2 System Test Units Select from unit list 1 Min Value Min process variable PV value that corresponds to 0 4 mA Max Value Max process variable PV value that corresponds to 20 mA Damping Additional smoothing of the current output the higher the damping factor 1 255 s Span 0 20mA or 4 20mA Error Defines output behaviour in the event of error Select from list 1 Hold hold last value select hold time 3 8mA 21 0mA Pulse Out Source Select from list 1 Off Channel 1 Channel 2 Math 1 Math 2 System Test Units Select from unit list 1 Mode Select from list 1 Alarm select on poi
44. ion process variable zero offset 30 30 m s PV Scaling Calibration process variable gradient scaling 0 001 10 units based on flow velocity Zero Cal Zero calibration settings Zero Perform auto zero calibration Yes No Track Track zero offset Yes No Delta Zero flow delta time offset in ns read from sensor PROM or entered directly for special sensors Timeup Upstream transit time offset in us allows for fixed delays in special sensors buffer rods and extension leads Math Function Select from list 1 None Sum Difference Average mean Max Heat Capacity Specific heat capacity of medium User Identifier Example Pump P3A 32 KATflow 230 5 Commissioning 9 character string Tag No Example 1FT 3011 9 character string Test Installation Control system simulation 60 second ramping up of flow velocity in m s from 0 to programmed Max F Cut and subsequent 60 second ramping down i e the process variable would change over complete possible range All configured outputs will exhibit their programmed behaviour Yes No Display Display screen test routine Keypad Keypad test routine Memory Memory test routine Memory erase yes no Peripherals Unit temperature time date clock battery meter charger test routine Ultrasonics Tests ultrasonic board and sensors Calibrate T
45. losure Portable Degree of protection IP 65 according EN 60529 Operating temperature 10 60 C 14 140 F Housing material Extruded Aluminium Al Mg Si 0 5 lids die cast zinc alloy GD Zn AL4 CU1 Flow channels 2 Power supply Internal rechargeable batteries 8 x NiMH AA 2850 mAh daily discharge rate approx 296 per day operating range 0 30 deg C or external power supply 9v DC Display LCD graphic display 128 x 64 dots backlit Dimensions H 266 x W 168 x D 37 mm Weight Approx 2 0 kg Power consumption 5 W Signal damping 0 99s Measurement rate 1Hz standard higher rates on application Operating languages English 2 other as requested and subject to availability Response time 1 s faster rates upon request Calculation functions Average difference sum Quantity and units of measurement Volumetric flow rate m3 h m3 min m3 s l h l min l s USgal h US gallons per hour USgal min USgal s bbl d barrels per day bbl h bbl min bbl s Flow velocity m s ft s inch s Mass flow rate g s t h kg h kg min Volume ms l gal US gallons bbl Mass g kg Heat flow W kW MW only with heat quantity measurement option Heat quantity J kJ MJ only with heat quantity measurement option Sig dB signal noise dB SNR C m s sound speed CU housing temperature Tin Tout inlet and outlet temperature 51 KATflow 230 9 Specification Internal data
46. main electronics and from other I O s S Passive U 9 30 V RLoad 50 ohm typical Resolution 16 bit accuracy 0 1 9o of MV Active RLoad 500 ohm U 30 V Resolution 16 bit accuracy 0 1 9o of MV 5 6 4 Analogue voltage output 0 10 v Voltage outputs may be assigned to process values in the mode section of the output menu The outputs can be programmed and scaled within the menu structure Wiring 1 v Volts out 2 optional 3 V gt Electrical Galvanically isolated from main electronics and from other I O s characteristic Range 0 10 V S RLoad 1000 ohm Resolution 16 bit accuracy 0 1 of MV 38 KATflow 230 Digital outputs 5 Commissioning 5 6 5 Analogue frequency output passive Frequency outputs may be assigned to process values in the mode section of the output menu The outputs can be programmed and scaled within the menu structure Wiring 1 Frequency ana ue output 2 optional e 3 i Electrical Galvanically isolated from main electronics and from other I O s characteristic Open collector 2 10000 Hz S U 24 V Imax 4 mA 5 6 6 Digital open collector output Open Collector outputs may be assigned to process values in the mode section of the output menu The outputs are configured using the menu structure The totaliser function is enabled and controlled using the menu struc
47. nt off point Pulse select value width Linear select min value max value damping Relay Out Source Select from list 1 Off Channel 1 Channel 2 Math 1 Math 2 System Test Units Select from unit list 1 Mode Select from list 1 Alarm select on point off point Pulse select value width 31 KATflow 230 5 Commissioning Linear select min value max value damping PT100 4 WIRE Source Select from list 1 Off Channel 1 Channel 2 Math 1 Math 2 System Test Type Select from list 1 User Fixed value enter PT100 Measured select whether inlet outlet compensation and enter offset if required Current In Source channel Select from list 1 Off Channel 1 Channel 2 Math 1 Math 2 System Test Source value Select from list 1 Density Viscosity Temperature Other Minimum Maximum Span settings as on outputs Other In Out types Instrument info Refer to Technical Support Model Code 230 Serial No Example 23000013 HW Revision Example 1 1 1 2 SW Revision Example 2 3 1 4 Calculation Select channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Low F Cut Low flow velocity cut off 0 0 025 m s Max F Cut Maximum flow velocity cut off 0 30 m s Corrected Apply flow velocity profile correction Yes No PV Offset Calibrat
48. ontaining the flowmeter any markings or warnings shown on the packaging should be observed prior to opening The following steps should then be taken Unpack the flowmeter in a dry area The flowmeter should be handled with care and not left in an area where it could be subject to physical shocks If using a knife to remove packaging care should be taken not to damage the flowmeter or cables The flowmeter package and contents should be checked against the delivery note supplied and any missing items reported immediately The flowmeter package and contents should be checked for signs of damage during transport and any problems reported immediately The vendor accepts no responsibility for damage or injury caused during the unpacking of the instrumentation supplied Excess packing materials should be either recycled or disposed of in a suitable way 3 1 2 Storage If storage is necessary the flowmeter and sensors should be stored in a secure location away from water and harsh environmental conditions in such a way as to avoid damage small items should be kept together in the bags and small plastic boxes provided to avoid loss 3 1 3 Identification of components The following items are typically supplied please refer to your delivery note for a detailed description KATflow 230 portable flowmeter Clamp on sensors usually one or two pairs depending on pipe sizes to be measured Sensor extension cable s optional S
49. passes W mode or 3 passes N mode are used Illustration 3 sketch 2 Illustration 5 Clamp on sensor mounting configurations and sensor spacing The transducer separation distance A is measured from the inside edges of the sensor heads as shown in illustration 3 It is automatically calculated by the flowmeter based on the parameter entries for pipe outside diameter wall thickness lining material and thickness medium process temperature the sensor type and the selected number of signal passes A negative separation distance A 0 can occur for mounting configurations on small pipes where diagonal mode operation has been selected see Illustration 3 sketch 3 Negative separation distances may be suggested for reflection mode installations but are not possible In these cases use diagonal mode or a larger number of passes 14 KATflow 230 Flowmeter outline dimensions K1 type transducer K4 type transducer 3 Installation 3 6 Flowmeter installation 3 6 1 Outline dimensions The KATflow 230 is a portable battery operated device with the following outline dimensions Shock Protectors 168 nm i i 4 cg o aes D mc ata Q 8 S 54 T Dau SE 7 uw 1 lcm e puu S ES t t Drawing 1 Outline dimensions KATflow 230 Drawing 2 Transducers 15 KATflow 230
50. trolled and assigned to flow channel 1 or 2 using the menu structure Digital outputs can be used as pulse linear pulse frequency and alarm status outputs Wiring N O GND ej Electrical Form C SPDT CO contacts characteristic V 48V S Imax 250 mA KATflow 230 Inputs 5 Commissioning 5 5 Input configuration There are two 4 wire circuit PT100 inputs available at the bottom of the enclosure Two further inputs are possible using the expansion box 5 5 1 PT100 inputs Wiring 4 wire configuration Plug connection Electrical PT100 4 wire circuit characteristic Measuring range 50 400 C S Resolution 0 1 K Accuracy 10 2 K 5 6 Inputs Outputs using serial expansion box and modular cards The KF230 also has the capability to connect a further expansion box to the serial port This box will accept standard Katronic modular input and output cards as listed below 5 6 1 Serial interface RS 485 Modbus RTU The RS 485 interface is used for networking up to 32 flowmeters to a centralised computer system Each flowmeter is given an unique address to be able to communicate effectively The communication protocol used conforms to the conventions of the Modbus RTU protocol a description of which is given in a separate document Please refer to customer support for further information In addition the ASCII printer output can
51. ture Wiring AT NO Optically switched relay Mi pm EJ BS Open Collector optional AES ET NC fe 4 os MO Electrical Galvanically isolated from main electronics and from other I O s characteristic Totaliser pulse value 0 01 1000 unit S Active high and active low available Width 1 990 ms U 24 V Imax 4 mA 5 6 7 Digital relay output Relay outputs may be assigned to process values in the mode section of the output menu The relay outputs are configured using the menu structure Wiring Electrical Form A SPDT NO and NC contacts characteristic Width 3 990 ms S U 48 V Imax 250 mA Galvanically isolated from main electronics and from other I O s Mode Alarm fault totaliser programmable 1 Form A SPST NO contacts 1 Form A SPST NC contacts Width 3 990 ms U 48 V Imax 250 mA 39 KATflow 230 Inputs 5 Commissioning 5 6 8 PT100 inputs Wiring gt FER ua R R FEED FEED T R R Temperature input PT100 4 wire optional ANNA Temperature input PT100 3 wire optional A ONA Electrical 3 and 4 wire options characteristic Galvanically isolated from main electronics and from other I O s S Temperature Range 50 400 C Resolution 0 01 K Accuracy 0 1 K 5 6 9
52. ty Correct Disadvantageous Correct Disadvantageous For a vertical pipe Select the measuring point at a location where the liquid flows upward to ensure that the pipe is completely filled Correct Incorrect A y y Table 1 Recommendations for sensor mounting location a Look for a sensor installation location with sufficient straight pipe to obtain accurate measurements Please refer to Table 2 as a guideline for recommended distances from disturbance sources Disturbance source 90 elbow Inlet Outlet L310D L35D y L gt 10D L gt 5D gt gt L Disturbance source 2 x 90 elbows in one plane Inlet Outlet L325D L35D L gt 5D 11 KATflow 230 L gt 25D 3 Installation Disturbance source 2 x 90 elbows in different planes Inlet L340D L gt 40D ae EM Disturbance source T section Inlet L350D L gt 50D Disturbance source diffuser Inlet L330 D L gt 30D Disturbance source reducer Inlet L310D Disturbance source valve Inlet L340 D L gt 40D 7 L gt 5D Outlet L35D Outlet L310D gt L gt 10D Outlet L35D L gt 5D Outlet L35D Ls D Outlet L310D L gt 10D Disturbance source pump Inlet L350D 12 KATflow 230 3 Installation Table 2 Recommended distances from disturbance sources 13 KATflow 230 Reflection Mode Diagonal Mode
53. utput RS 232 switched off L T or LT Displays whether flow is laminar turbulent or mixed 4 4 Quick setup wizard The quick setup wizard allows for a speedy setup of the most important parameters in order to achieve successful measurements in the shortest possible time Display screen Operation Display Inf Output MAIN MEHU Quick start Installation The main menu is displayed after first power on and the boot up sequence Use UP and lt DOWN gt cursor keys to select Quick start Confirm by pressing lt ENTER gt QUICK START setup Wizard CH Setup Wizard CH2 Stored Setup Start Measurement Use cursor keys to select Setup Wizard Confirm by pressing lt ENTER gt If sensors are recognised the serial number will be shown If not recognised or not connected they may be selected from a list MIDDLE UNITS mini mas Select units of measurement using cursor keys and pressing ENTER PIPE MATERIAL Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Ductile cast iran Choose pipe material using cursor keys and pressing ENTER 24 KATflow 230 o OUTSIDE DIAMETER 76 1 4 Operation Enter outside pipe diameter using alphanumerical keys and confirm by pressing lt ENTER gt Use key lt UP gt as character backspace clear to correct for data entry errors If O is entered an additional screen appears that allows entering the pipe circumfer

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