User's Guide Series A.1 - Wessex Power technology Ltd
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1. SH Sec SE Min 463 Sec i8 Min Sec Min Sec zin i Sec iin Press to return to to Interval and to Reset Log To erase all existing data in the log press to Yes and To keep existing data in the Log press amp from Reset Log If you have made changes to the Start Date Time or Interval the data logger will automatically start a new session The PDFM 4 0 will display ex Hr z Daas Left From the xxxxx Hrs Left display press Y to Store Yes Press to es and then Y to save your Data Logging setup or press amp from Store to cancel changes made above and exit without storing changes From the Data Logging Store Yes prompt the menu will return to RUM STOP SETUP Press to position the cursor under RUN and press to activate the Data Logger to start at your selected start Date and Time The PDFM 4 0 will display SESSION NO x Press amp to return to DATA LOGGING Event based Trend Logging Ewent based logging stores data points only when a High or Low flow set point has been reached With cursor under Ewert press Y toHi lnm Lo lm Hi lm will log points above a selectable flow rate while Lu 1m will log points below a selectable flow rate Position the cursor under Hifilm or Lofilm and press Y to the At prompt Press to the numerals column and press Y or ft to set flow alarm logging set point Press to return to At Press Y to Interval and to the Sec in column Pr2. na m EEE OMIHOIZ WEE x med 24045 Y eer 96 ae T 1 44ts Bo7 A p 4 85 3 men lt Y a a 1 xk OMT HOLS y m E EIMIBHOLS Xxx 594 1 50 gt Zah 284045 y 1 i 1 bz t y 1 c aly 5 8 5451 r 8 ggT gugz 7 y i DSd q EM eeez Ta uer zru 68 5 uu lt 51 SSM RE Y 1 1 A al EEL S844 BAZE Je WD W G AA gt gt i T e Br buda Jul ae 2t ol esrd Apr 25 7 SA nog A A y t i j 5 01 1 1 21014 11 1 je i MOT LINO WI 3 34 L L L A SiMISOQ GLa 451 4 1 14 AT 0 AWIL MOT 4 xe MOTA E ALT egg 3g ALTEO TWeLOL AL ted 2 BBST ue cl m 3 dl AINO JH 72 SMOHS Page 6 5 44008 A 2 1 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 7 RUN A scr
3. Page 4 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 KEYPAD SYSTEM Pressing the top key 1 turns the flowmeter ON and OFF The PDFM 4 0 has a simple 3 button calibration system Operating and calibration modes are shown on the 16 digit alphanumeric display The keypad is q 3 1 5 used to move around the menu to calibrate the PDFM 4 0 and to view operating mode and eun ns Vy functions If the keypad is not used for 10 minutes the PDFM 4 0 will automatically go to RLIM mode H A Use the keypad to explore the Menu and become EXA familiar with its features LOW BATTERY The PDFM 4 0 will operate for approximately 8 hours when its internal battery is fully charged It will automatically switch off when the battery is discharged If the PDFM 4 0 is switched on again before recharging the LOW BATT light will come on and the flowmeter will operate for a short time before switching off again Allow 6 hours to fully recharge the internal battery from an AC power source The PDFM 4 0 can be operated while recharging and it is protected from overcharge CALIBRATION MENU The following diagram shows the PDFM 4 0 Menu system Arrows show the three directions to leave a box Pressing a corresponding keypad arrow will move to the next box in the direction shown Move the cursor or underline under numerals to increase or decrease the number with the Y keys At the bottom of each Menu column
4. hour or day Press Y Use to select VELOCITY or FLO VELOCIT mode displays flow velocity in units time ft sec or m sec FLO mode displays flow rate in engineering units e g gpm litres sec etc When all units have been selected go to STORE then to YES and Y or f to CALIBRATION MODE CALIBRATION MODE Press Y to FIFE ID and 9 to place the cursor under the digits and Y or to change the numbers and decimal point Pipe ID should be entered as the exact inside diameter of the pipe where the sensor is mounted Press to return the cursor to F IFE ID and Y to MAH FLOW Set digits to the maximum flow rate If maximum flow is unknown enter an estimated maximum and observe actual flow to determine the correct maximum value MaxF entry is required only to set 20mA output at a specific flow rate and maximum flow in the data logger MaxF setting has no effect on the PDFM 4 0 digital display totalizer or control relays Page 15 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 4 20mA CURRENT LOOP The 4 20mA output can be offset so that 4mA or 20mA correspond to flow rates other than Zero and Maximum 4 G Use Y or ft to set output for 4mA It is adjustable from 5 3 8mA up to 15 lower than the 20mA setting Adjustment resolution is 0 05 0 01mA z amp mh Use Y or ft to set output for 20mA down to 15 greater than the 4mA setting and up to 300 Adjustment resolution
5. to SETUP and then Y toLos Site ID amp Press to position the cursor under the numeral and Y or to change the numerals The Site ID number is retained with data logging sessions to identify logs stored from different locations Page 9 SRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 7 Formatted Data Press Y from Loa Site ID and press Y from Formatted Formatted data stores a summary of flow readings over a user selectable time period The summary includes DATE and TIME Interval TOTAL Interval AVERAGE Interval MAX FLOW Interval MAX FLOW TIME Interval MIN FLOW Interval MIN FLOW TIME From Formatted press Y to Start MMM DD v vv eg Jan 51 2666 Press to position the cursor and then Y or ft to set the Month Day and Year that logging will Start Press to return to Start Press Y to Start time and to position the cursor under the time column HH MM SS 24 hour clock in Hours minutes seconds eg 3 62 16 and then Y or to set the logging start Time Press to return to Start Press Y to Imter a 1 and to the Hx column Press Y or ft to select the flow logging interval Choose from 24 Hes or 12 Hes or E Hes or 4 Hes or 1 Hrs Press to return to Interwal Press Y and the PDFM 4 0 will report xxxxx Hrs Left indicating the amount of logging time available with your current set up You can also press to return to previous menu items and make changes Pre
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7. DOUBLE INCH rc co 85 05 695 alertar THICKNESS THICKNESS REDUCE I D BY DIMENSION SHOWN Page 31 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 Stainless Steel Hastelloy C amp Titanium Pipe Pipe Pipe Schedule 5 S a Schedule 10 S a Schedule 40 S Schedule 80 S Size O D wW 1 0 WALL LD WALL Y 840 710 i 674 083 622 109 546 147 Ya 1 050 920 065 884 083 824 113 742 154 1 1 315 1 185 065 1 097 109 1 049 133 957 179 1 1 660 1 530 065 1 442 109 1 380 140 1 278 191 1 1 900 1 770 065 1 682 109 1 610 145 1 500 200 2 2 375 2 245 065 2 157 109 2 067 154 1 939 218 2V2 2 875 2 709 083 2 635 120 2 469 203 2 323 276 3 3 500 3 334 083 3 260 120 3 068 216 2 900 300 375 4 000 3 834 083 3 760 120 3 548 226 3 364 318 4 4 500 4 334 083 4 260 120 4 026 237 3 826 337 5 5 563 5 345 109 5 295 134 5 047 258 4 813 375 6 6 625 6 407 109 6 357 134 6 065 280 5 761 432 109 322 500 134 165 365 500 156 180 375 500 8 10 12 14 156 188 16 165 188 18 165 188 20 188 218 22 24 r r E gt r Fr o o 188 218 218 250 Pipe Pipe Schedule 60 Schedule 80 Schedule 10 Schedule 120 Schedule 140 Schedule 160 Size O D WALL I D WALL WALL I D WALL WALL 0 WALL Y 840 Ya 1 050 1 1 315 a uH 1 1 660 172 1 900 2 2 375 546 147 466 187 742 154 6
8. continuous operation provide 115VAC pos 230VAC optional or 12VDC power input SIDE VIEW PSE5 DOPPLER SENSOR standard 111866 1 Tuk niih AM MDL h END Io VIEW 25 4 mm SIDE VIEW LJ 1 25 Ie gt 2 25 57 mm gt 4 31 75 mm Minimum Pipe Diameter Maximum Pipe diameter Operating Temperature Operating Frequency Sensor Housing Sensor Cable 0 5 12 5 mm ID 0 6 15 mm OD 180 4 5 m ID 40 to 200 F 40 to 93 C 640KHz Stainless Steel with Epoxy face 12 ft 3 5 m shielded coaxial pair with connecting plug Page 30 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 PIPE CHARTS Carbon Steel amp PVC Pipe Standard Extra Heavy Dbl Extra Pipe Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Heavy Schedule 10 Schedule 20 Schedule 30 Schedule 40 Size O D 1 D WALL 1 D WALL 1 D WALL 1 D WALL 1 D WALL 1 D WALL 1 D WALL Y 840 622 109 546 147 252 294 622 109 Va 1 050 824 113 742 154 434 308 824 113 1 1 315 1 049 133 957 179 599 358 1 049 133 1 1 660 1 380 140 1 278 191 896 382 1 380 140 175 1 900 1 610 145 1 500 200 1 100 400 1 610 145 2 2 375 2 067 154 1 939 218 1 503 436 2 067 154 215 2 875 2 469 203 2 323 276 1 771 552 2 469 203 3 3 500 3 068 216 2 900 300 2 300 600 3 068 216 372 4 000 3 548 226 3 364 318 2 728 636 3 54
9. is a STORE YES box To store the calibration values permanently even through power failure move the cursor under ES and press the Y or t key If the Y key is pressed with the cursor under STORE no changes will be stored and the system will return to the top of the Menu column Page 5 Manual Series A 1 PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter S Inc trument GREYLINE INS CALIBRATION MENU CHART Xx ONTHOLS 5 pe 4487 SJH Ban o 1 1 cel mega PUNO uote 1 Sl SJH T 1 v SH p 1 42 91 Y SH 8 14834 hd UIT fpenagsequp UTP Z spenaequp UHS UTH BT PD 45 9 11 GS 4 583 5882 4 9 225 sipenaequp 255 4 9 235 GE 4 9 BUH ET fpenagaequ B S aT pa I HE 9naequp wQepedouou WITH WErg eds 41 4 MOT 4 1 4 uepia4e38
10. o ea ES qe feu 9AM 12PM Date amp Time 3AM 6 Sun Jun 99 Manual for Greyline Logger software is under the Help drop down menu Baud rate may be changed on the PDFM 4 0 under the SPEC IAL FUNC TIONS menu Factory default is 19200 baud Baud rate set through Greyline Logger software must match the baud rate set on the PDFM 4 0 Page 14 Run Greyline Logger software for Windows 95 98 or NT to retrieve stored logs Help Topics Greyline Logger Help 12715 Index Find 1 Type the first few letters of the word you re looking for Comm Settings 2 Click the index entry you want and then click Display Connection Setup Text Data Only Greyline Logger Hotkeys amp Shortcuts Summary Menu Items Communication Data Logging Edit File View Modem Settings Local Modem Remote Modems Print Cancel GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 UNITS SELECTION Use to get to UNITS SELECTION then Y to get to Linear Units Use to move the cursor under the required units Use to get to Volume Units and use to move the cursor under the required units 5 Cubic Feet USG US Gallons US Million Gallons IG Imperial Gallons THG Imperial Million Gallons 3 Cubic Meters L Liters brl Barrels 42 USG Use Y to get to units of Time then to move the cursor under the required units per second minute
11. signal As a guideline Greyline Doppler flow meters are recommended for liquids containing solids or bubbles with a minimum size of 100 microns and a minimum concentration of 75 ppm Most applications except distilled or deionized water will meet this minimum requirement Can the sensor be submerged in water Yes for short periods of time or by accident but not for continuous operation The sensor is constructed to withstand submersion to 10 psi without damage but external liquid moving in contact with the sensor can be interpreted as flow and cause false readings Page 23 SRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 What is the purpose of the Signal Strength Display and Sensitivity adjustment Doppler signals of very low strength are not accepted or processed by the instrument This feature assists in rejection of environmental noise and vibration Use the display to evaluate signal strength in your application Strong signals will increase the bar graph towards the right of the display Can I change the length of the sensor cable Yes A 50 ft 15 m sensor cable extension with connectors is available from Greyline Instruments Option PXC Does the direction of flow matter for Sensor mounting The PDFM 4 0 Doppler flow meter will measure and totalize flow in either direction A check valve should be used in applications where backflow may occur Does the PDFM 4 0 require periodic recalibratio
12. 14 218 957 179 815 250 1 278 191 1 500 200 1 939 218 8 2 323 276 1 160 250 1 338 281 1 689 343 2 125 375 2 624 438 3 438 531 4 313 625 5 189 718 2 900 300 3 364 318 3 826 337 4 813 375 5 761 432 2 875 3 3 500 3 4 000 4 4 500 3 624 438 5 5 563 4 563 500 6 6 625 5 501 562 8 8 625 7 813 406 7 625 500 7 439 593 7 189 718 7 001 812 6 813 906 10 10 750 9 750 500 9 564 593 9 314 718 9 064 843 8 750 1 000 8 500 1 125 12 12 750 11 626 562 11 376 687 11 064 843 10 750 1 000 10 500 1 125 10 126 1 312 14 000 12 814 593 12 500 750 12 126 937 11 814 1 093 11 500 1 250 11 188 1 406 16 000 14 688 656 14 314 843 13 938 1 031 13 564 1 218 13 124 1 438 12 814 1 593 18 000 16 500 750 16 126 937 15 688 1 156 15 250 1 375 14 876 1 562 14 438 1 781 14 16 18 20 20 000 18 376 812 17 938 1 031 17 438 1 281 17 000 1 500 16 500 1 750 16 064 1 968 22 22 000 20 250 875 19 750 1 125 19 250 1 375 18 750 1 625 18 250 1 875 17 750 2 125 24 24 000 22 064 968 21 564 1 218 20 938 1 531 20 376 1 812 19 876 2 062 19 314 2 343 Page 32 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Manual Series A 1 Cast Iron 1 ASA Standard E M mar 89085 56 8 ta 19 50 0 54 18 42 0 58 18 34 0 58 18 34 0 63 21
13. 290 mm 1 12 3 4 m gt gt ALUMINUM luc 1 969298 lt STAINLESS STEEL Minimum Pipe Diameter Maximum Pipe diameter Operating Temperature Operating Frequency Sensor Housing Sensor Cable Note 0 5 12 5 mm ID 0 6 15 mm OD 180 4 5 m ID 40 to 302 F 40 to 150 C 640KHz Stainless Steel with Epoxy face 12 ft 3 4 m RG174U shielded coaxial pair Protect sensor cable from contact with hot pipes Page 28 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 APPENDIX B CONVERSION TABLES CONVERSION GUIDE FROM MULTIPLY BY po EA TA US GALLONS CUBIC FEET 013837 US GALLONS IMPERIAL GALS 0837 US GALLONS LITRES 3 785 34 9726 BARRELS LITRES 158 9886 INCHES BARRELS IMPERIAL GALS 34 9726 DEGREES F DEGREES C F 32 x 0 556 FOOT METER 0 0929 Page 29 3REYLINE instruments inc PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter Manual Series A 1 SPECIFICATIONS 10 254 mm SHOULDER STRAP STORAGE POCKET STORAGE POCKET 1 Dimensions are approximate Case is made from padded UM Cordura with storage pockets for the Sensor Cables and Sensor Mounting Kit Approximate total weight is 9lbs 4kg Operating temperature is 10 to 140 F 23 to 60 C Operates for approximately 16 hours from a built in rechargeable battery For
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15. Causes Corrective Action METER READING LOWER THAN EXPECTED Calibration error Review UMITS SELECT IOM menu and Fipe It Lower flow rate than expected Investigate pump valves Compare velocity with alternative instrument Signal not penetrating far enough into the pipe Relocate sensor closer to elbows or flow disturbances mproper mounting of sensor Reinstall Sensor with careful application of Coupling Compound METER READING WHEN THERE IS NO FLOW Vibration on pipe Install in another location Local electrical noise Test at a different location Cross talk between two or more Doppler flowmeters Turn OFF one flowmeter or relocate the second flowmeter at a greater distance Variable Speed Drive interference Follow Drive manufacturers wiring and Grounding instructions Relocate Flowmeter electronics Sensor and wiring away from VSD Page 21 3REYLINE instruments inc PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter Manual Series A 1 Possible Causes Corrective Action NO FLOW INDICATION Not enough suspended particles or gases in the fluid CL Mount Sensor at 12 o clock position on horizontal pipe Coupling compound washed out or sensor loose on pipe L Remount sensor Use Dow Corning Silicone 4 Power interruption No flow Q Check low battery Confirm flow METER READING TOO HIGH Calibration erro
16. USER S GUIDE Installation amp Operation Instructions Portable Doppler Flow Meter Model PDFM 4 0 Manual Series A 1 Note This page has been left blank intentionally GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 Quick Bench Test correr 4 Connections ee ee ee eee 4 Keypad System OK A ah EI C EUR AS AA a AS SE AAA Oa Po uy Yr SS 5 Battery Wenner Wate oy tenth eis or Gr Gee ost 5 Calibration Menu 5 Totalizer rr 7 Signal Strength A NR SAN 7 Password o A 6 8 968 8 A A A A ae eo ae al 8 8 8 Data Logger 8 64 EEE A 9 RS232 Serial Output Pr PLU PL oy ae Aan E 14 Greyline Logger Software s e 14 Waits Selecon e 4834 reset os tere AA 15 Calibration Modere t 2425 d acr Xe 15 4 20 1 Output TTL 16 Damping rrr tmm heels 16 Special Functions str e nene 16 Sensor Mounting A Ba ae Bete Rt prey Be ikem A fai Boa Grp ia ah aia 17 Error Warning Messages sss occ n nn 21 Troubleshooting s s s c m enn 21 Applications Hotline s I KK KRIMIS 26 Product Return Procedure sss IIR 27 Appendix A A Options aia TI IA E Soran We or E aac a e e 28 Appendix B Conversion Tables ttt n 29 Pipe Charts s ssc m nne 31 IMPORTANT NOTE This instrument is manufact
17. ble compound or Petroleum Gel may gradually sag or wash away from the sensor resulting in reduced signal strength and finally complete loss of signal Warm temperatures moisture and vibration will accelerate this process Dow Corning Silicone Compound 4 Greyline Option CC is recommended for semi permanent installations Page 19 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Manual Series A 1 SENSOR MOUNTING COUPLING RECOMMENDATIONS BAD GOOD Page 20 3REYLINE instruments inc ERROR WARNING MESSAGES E ILLEGAL I 0 PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter Manual Series A 1 The value entered for FIFE ID must be greater than 0 5 inch 1 27 cm and less than 180 inches 457 2 cm The value entered for Ha x F maximum flow is too low or too high Maximum flow value must compute using pipe ID a velocity greater E ILLEGAL MaxF than 0 25 ft sec 0 076 m sec or less than 40 0 ft sec 12 2 m sec Refer to Appendix B Conversion Tables to convert from volume to velocity units ERROR ILLEGAL SETFOINTS On or off point gt Max Flow Max Velocity The PDFM 4 0 must be Reset and Recalibrated Reset procedure Reset LT MEM CORRUPTED will clear all memory including the data logger The PDFM 4 0 will need recalibration after this procedure Press and hold and keys at the same time until the instrument displays amp Flemoru Reset FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING Possible
18. eries A 1 PASSWORD The password a number from amp amp to 22 prevents unauthorized access to the CALIBRATION menu PEA BO a From FUN press to FASSHORD PASSWORD ma Press to place the cursor under the digit and Y or ft to change the number Factory default Password is 838 PASSHORD 16 A new password can be stored by going to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS and Y to HEH PASSHORD Page 8 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 DATA LOGGER MENU PASSHODRD 66 gt DATA LOGGING k UNITS MODE E 1 4 o E e la it m p m Es E StartJan 1 206 Start 83 82 16 StartJan 61 2888 ifilm Laofilm el E 1 hi le l le Jl la le ls des ls e 00 eo 110 nterual tart 63 02 16 5 0 ftasz Interval i2 Hra nterval 38 Sec terval 18 Sec Titerval 5 Sec Interval amp Hes terval 2 Sec t nterval 1 Sec nteruali 38 Min Interval 4 Hrs terval i8 hin t nterval 5Min y nterval 2Min Interval 1 Hra ntervali i Min I J brarpAround Yes eset Log Ye M 48 Hes Left STORING Data Logger Setup From RUM STOP SETUP press
19. ess Y or ft to set the logging time interval Choose A as 251 Sec 3 amp 8 Min 46 Sec ia min T Sec Min Sec Min i Sec i Min Press to return to Internusa 1 and press Y to Reset Log To erase all existing data in the log press to Yes and To keep existing data in the Log press from Reset Log If you have made changes Page 12 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 to the Start Date Time or Interval the data logger will automatically start a new session The PDFM 4 0 will display xro Hess Dauz Left From the xxx Hes Left display press Y to Store tes Press to ez and then Y to save your Data Logging setup or press Y from Store to cancel changes made above and exit without storing changes From the Data Logging Store Yes prompt the menu will return to RUM S TOP SETUP Press to position the cursor under ELIH and press Y to activate the Data Logger to start The PDFM 4 0 will display SESSION HO x Press Y to return to DATA LOGGING Note Greyline Logger software cannot accurately calculate totals from event based log files Use trend logging format if totals must be calculated Logging Sessions Each time you select S TOP in the DATA LOGGING menu the Data Logger stores the current data in memory as a SESS ION NO automatically numbered from 1 to 48 If you resume logging by selecting FIM the Data Logger will repor
20. he following information available Model number Software Version Serial number Date of Purchase Reason for return description of fault or modification required ae Your name company name address and phone number 2 Clean the Sensor Product Important unclean products will not be serviced and will be returned to the sender at their expense 1 Rinse sensor and cable to remove debris 2 If the sensor has been exposed to sewage immerse both sensor and cable in a solution of 1 part household bleach Javex Clorox etc to 20 parts water for 5 minutes Important do not immerse open end of sensor cable 3 Dry with paper towels and pack sensor and cable in a sealed plastic bag 4 Wipe the outside of the enclosure to remove dirt or deposits 5 Return to Greyline for service 3 Ship to Greyline After obtaining an RMA number please ship the product to the appropriate address below Canadian and International USA Customers Customers Greyline Instruments Inc Greyline Instruments Inc 16456 Sixsmith Drive 105 Water Street Long Sault Ont KOC 1P0 Massena NY 13662 RMA RMA Page 27 3REYLINE instruments inc PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter Manual Series A 1 APPENDIX A OPTIONS PSE5H High Temperature Doppler Sensor 1 375 SENSOR 35 mm TOP VIEW 2 25 57 mm SENSOR SIDE VIEW 1 00 25 4 P OVERALL LENGTH 11 5
21. inless steel bands by customer may be combined to mount on pipes up to 180 4 5 m OD SENSOR y ADJUSTABLE STAINLESS STEEL STRAP PIPE Nee Page 18 SRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 SENSOR COUPLING For permanent or temporary bonding the following are recommended a Ultrasonic Couplant supplied water soluble Greyline Part CC30 b Dow Corning silicon compound 4 for semi permanent mounting Greyline Part CC c Electrocardiograph gel or Petroleum gel The above are arranged in their order of preferred application are only good for room temperature application DO NOT USE Silicon RTV compound silicon rubber Use the PC3 pipe clamp supplied as illustrated or use a loop of electrical tape for temporary mounting Apply coupling compound to the coloured face of the sensor A bead similar to toothpaste on a toothbrush is ideal Do not overtighten crush the sensor The sensor must be fixed securely to the pipe with coupling material between the sensor face and the pipe Sensor installation with excessive coupling compound can result in gaps or voids in the coupling and cause errors or loss of signal Insufficient coupling compound will create similar conditions Over time temporary coupling compounds e g water solu
22. ious Dare 822222 8522222222 82222 o previous Date 1 o os s previous Date o s PREW IOUS DATE The current day plus the past 255 days of data can be displayed Greyline Logger software will display up to 1300 days of data Trend Data Logging Setup From RUM STOP SETUP press to SETUP and then Y toLos Site ID amp Press to position the cursor under the numeral and Y or to change the numerals The Site ID number is retained with data logging sessions to identify logs stored from different locations From Loa Site ID press Y toFormatted Trend and press to position the cursor under Trend Then press Y to select Time based logging Time based Trend Logging Time based logging allows you to choose Start and Stop times and a logging interval From Time press Y to Start MMM DO YY Cea Jan 1 lt 2868 Press to position the cursor and then Y or ft to set the Month Day and Year that logging will Start Press to return to Start Press Y to Start time and 9 to position the cursor under the time column HH MM SS 24 hour clock in Hours minutes seconds eg 3 62 16 and then Y or to set the logging start Time Press to return to Start Page 11 SRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments inc Manual Series A 1 Press Y to Interval and to the Sec in column Press Y or ft to set the logging time interval Choose
23. is 0 05 0 01mA DAMPING Increase damping to stabilize readings under turbulent flow conditions Decrease damping for fast response to flow changes Damping time shown in percentage is the interval for a zero to full scale display change maximum 99 percent Factory default is 20 percent SPECIAL FUNCTIONS PDFM 4 8 V shows software version installed Tag enter instrument Tag Number 0 9999 Date use the Y or f keys to change date as required Time use the Y or keys to change time as required Reset Tot Yes Select ez to reset totalizer Press 3 times to select Store to erase all user settings and return instrument to factory settings exercises 4 20mA output digital display and control relays Simplifies Simul 63 53 22 calibration of remote devices on the 4 20mA loop and checks set point operation of Relays calibrated in Flow mode Go Y for 166 Heu Password position cursor under digits and set new number between amp amp and 22 Com 36 192 Set the baud rate of the PDFM 4 0 RS232 output Page 16 SRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 SENSOR MOUNTING LOCATION The position of the sensor is one of the most important considerations for accurate Doppler flow measurement The same location guidelines apply to Doppler as most other types of flow meters Before permanently mounting a Doppler sensor onsite testing is recommended to determine optimum mounting position Use the sensor coup
24. ling compound supplied with each Greyline flow meter or petroleum gel acoustic compound or electrocardiograph gel Take several readings around the axis of the pipe and then at several points upstream and downstream from the selected position checking for consistent readings Avoid high or low reading areas Mount the sensor where consistent average readings were obtained or continue testing on another pipe section 12 O CLOCK POSITION WITH 1 VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL PIPE Vertical pipe LOW GAS CONTENT runs generally provide evenly distributed flow On EL Horizontal pipes and liquids with high concentrations of gas or solids the sensor should be mounted on the J side 3 or 9 o clock position to avoid concentrations O EN ds of gas at the top of the pipe or solids at the bottom For liquids with minimal gas bubbles e g potable water the sensor should be mounted on the top of a HAS EVENLY DISTRIBUTED FLOW horizontal pipe 12 o clock position to obtain the best signal strength VELOCITY INCREASING DEVICES Generally the sensor must be mounted away from flow disturbances such as valves pumps orifice plates or venturis which tend to increase flow velocity or cause cavitation Velocity increasing devices often cause cavitation and readings both up and downstream may show much higher velocity As a guideline mount the sensor 20 diameters upstream and 30 diamete
25. n No PDFM 4 0 calibration does not drift over time The solid state sensor has no moving parts to wear and affect calibration The Doppler flow technique generates an ultrasonic signal proportional to the velocity of flow All Greyline timing counting circuits use crystal controlled frequency references to eliminate any drift in the processing circuitry Page 24 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Greyline Instruments warrants to the original purchaser its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of invoice Greyline will replace or repair free of charge any Greyline product if it has been proven to be defective within the warranty period This warranty does not cover any expenses incurred in the removal and re installation of the product If a product manufactured by Greyline should prove defective within the first year return it freight prepaid to Greyline Instruments along with a copy of your invoice This warranty does not cover damages due to improper installation or handling acts of nature or unauthorized service Modifications to or tampering with any part shall void this warranty This warranty does not cover any equipment used in connection with the product or consequential damages due to a defect in the product All implied warranties are limited to the duration of this warranty This is the complete warra
26. nty by Greyline and no other warranty is valid against Greyline Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Greyline Instruments Inc Page 25 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 APPLICATIONS HOTLINE For applications assistance advice or information on any Greyline Instrument contact your Sales Representative write to Greyline or phone the Applications Hotline below United States Tel 315 788 9500 Fax 315 764 0419 Canada Tel 613 938 8956 Fax 613 938 4857 Toll Free 888 473 9546 Email info greyline com Web Site www greyline com Greyline Instruments Inc Canada USA 16456 Sixsmith Drive 105 Water Street Long Sault Ont KOC 1P0 Massena NY 13662 Page 26 SRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE Instruments may be returned to Greyline for service or warranty repair 1 Obtain an RMA Number from Greyline Before shipping a product to the factory please contact Greyline by telephone fax or email to obtain an RMA number Returned Merchandise Authorization This ensures fast service and correct billing or credit When you contact Greyline please have t
27. olling display shows the units selected from the UMITS MODE column the mode of operation VELOCITY or FLOW the full scale value for the large numeric display and the TOTALIZER value When the flow rate exceeds 4 digits on the large LCD display the PDFM 4 0 will automatically insert a decimal point and the lower display will scroll to show a multiplier eg flow of 12371 USGld will be displayed as 12 27 and the lower display will scroll to show DISPLAY UNITS US galed i888 VELOCITY From RUN use Y key to display the flow velocity This is useful when the PDFM 4 0 has been calibrated in engineering units e g usgpm or l sec Velocity units displayed are controlled under the UNITS MODE menu TOTALIZER From DISPLAY UNITS press Y key to display the totalizer The Totalizer value is updated every 2 seconds with flow Units m volume gt litre 0 264 USG The Totalizer display will show up to 10 digits and then overflows to 0 automatically Units ft USG IG L T Press f key to return to DISPLAY UNITS The totalizer can be reset by going to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS and Y to RESET TOT SIGNAL STRENGTH SS Ni From TOTAL IZER use Y key to view 55 Signal Strength Signal Sai Arrow It is normal for Signal Strength to fluctuate and rise to full scale ss under high flow conditions Page 7 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual S
28. r O Review UNITS SELECT ICOM menu and Fipe It Vibration or noise on the pipeline Q Install in another location Nearby velocity increasing device pump valve orifice plate Q Relocate sensor gt 30 pipe diameters from velocity increasing device Local electrical noise O Test at a different location Variable Speed Drive interference L Follow Drive manufacturers wiring and Grounding instructions Q Relocate Flowmeter electronics Sensor and wiring away from VSD METER READING ERRATIC Sensor mounted too close to valve pump or elbow Q Change sensor placement Recommended 6 10 diameters from elbows and 30 diameters from pumps controlling valves orifice plates nozzles or open pipe discharge Page 22 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The pipe vibrates Will it affect the flow meter Common vibration frequencies are far lower than the sonic frequencies used by the Greyline flow meter and will not normally affect accuracy or performance However applications where very weak Doppler signal is present when sensitivity is adjusted to maximum and signal strength is low accuracy may be affected by pipe vibration or the flow meter may show readings under no flow conditions Attempt to relocate the sensor on a pipe section where vibration is reduced or arrange pipe mounting brackets to reduce vibration a
29. rs downstream from velocity increasing devices pese TURBULENCE INCREASING DEVICES Elbows WEM SS VOUNTE S flanged connections and tees tend to introduce UPSTREAM OR 10 DOWNSTREA desirable conditions of an evenly distributed flow FROM AN ELBOW profile with some air or gases entrained in the flow Sensor mounting 6 pipe diameters upstream and 10 FLOW 3 diameters downstream from these disturbances is generally optimum The transducer is designed to mount longitudinally on a straight section of pipe Do not attempt to mount it on bends elbows or fittings Page 17 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments inc SENSOR MOUNTING Manual Series A 1 Prepare an area 2 wide by 4 long 50mm x 100mm for sensor bonding by removing all paint scale and rust The objective of site preparation is to eliminate any discontinuity between the sensor and the pipe wall which would prevent acoustical coupling A PC3 Coupling Compound Kit is supplied with each Greyline flow meter It includes recommended water soluble coupling compound in a plastic applicator c 11111 m d SENSOR E E PIPE PIPE Mount the PC3 pipe clamp as illustrated on pipes 0 6 15 mm OD or larger Stainless steel bands are included for mounting on pipes up to 32 81 cm OD END VIEW Additional sta
30. ss Y to Wraparound ves Press to tes and Y to enable the logging wrap function In WrapAround mode the o dest data will be overwritten by the newest If WrapAround is not enabled the logger will stop when its memory becomes full Press Y to Reset Loa Yes Press to and then Y to reset the Log and erase all previous sessions and stored values Or press Y from Reset Log to retain existing data in the Log The PDFM 4 0 will display sexes Hese Daas Left From the xxx Hrs Left display press Y to Store tes Press to and then Y to save your Data setup or press from Store to cancel changes made above and exit without storing changes Page 10 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 From the Data Logging Store Yes prompt the menu will return to RUM S TOP SETUP Press to position the cursor under FIM and press Y to activate the Data Logger to start at your selected start Date and Time The PDFM 4 0 will display SESSION HO x Press Y to return to DATA LOGGING Viewing FORMATTED Data Logs on the PDFM 4 0 Display 24 Hour Formatted logs can be viewed directly on the PDFM 4 0 display From RUM press to 24 HF LOG The 24 Hour Log Report is designed to be read one line at time using the key Using the Y or t keys will return the display to the Date column TODAYS DATE DAILY TOTAL DAILY AVERAGE HAs FLO KAS FLOR TIME MIH FLOW MIM FLO TIME FREY IOUS DATE prev
31. t that a new logging session is started and titled SESS 10M HO c When you download the logger files to your PC using Greyline Logger software each Session will open as a separate graph table titled Greyline Data Log xx Important If you STORE instrument calibration changes under the LIH I TZ HODE or CAL IBRAT ION menus STOF the data logger and select RLIM again to start a new logging Session with your new calibration values Page 13 3REYLINE instruments inc Data Retrieval via RS232 serial output PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter Manual Series A 1 Output connector is DB9 Female Use the cable supplied for connection to a PC computer Use the cable and optional Null Modem NM DB9M DB25M for connection to a modem NULL MODEM Option INCLUDED NM DB9M DB25M Modem DB25M IDBOM PDFM IV RS 232C 20 6 m cable included EN MES PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 5 PIN 6 PIN 8 Public Telephone Lines Computer Wired as DCE Data Communication Equipment RX GND DSR PU CTS PU SHIELD CASE PU PULL UP GREYLINE LOGGER SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 7 Greyline Logger V1 03 SLT1 Dat File Edit View DataLogging Communication Window Help ojala eea els Greyline Data Log 1 From Jun 05 1999 0 32 To Jun 17 1999 23 59 6 899 5 34 502 826 Site 1 Ave Power Out
32. t the sensor mounting location The flow meter must be installed in a high noise environment Will this affect operation Greyline flow meters are designed to discriminate between environmental noise and the Doppler signal High noise environments may affect the flow meter s performance where low signal strength and or low flow velocities are being measured Relocate the sensor in a more quiet environment if possible Will pipe corrosion affect accuracy of the flow meter Yes Rust loose paint etc must be removed from the outside of the pipe to provide a clean mounting position when installing a Doppler sensor Severe corrosion oxidation on the inside of the pipe may prevent the Doppler signal from penetrating into the flow If the pipe cannot be cleaned a spool piece PVC recommended should be installed for sensor mounting What effect do pipe liners have on the flow meter The air gap between loose insertion liners and the pipe wall prevent the Doppler signal from entering the flow Better results can be expected with bonded liners such as cement epoxy or tar however an on site test is recommended to determine if the application is suitable for a Doppler flow meter Why is Doppler only recommended for liquids containing suspended solids or gases The Doppler sensor transmits sound into the flow stream which must be reflected back to the sensor to indicate flow velocity Gas bubbles or suspended solids act as reflectors for the Doppler
33. ured and calibrated to meet product specifications Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation Any unauthorized repairs or modifications may result in a suspension of the warranty Disponible en francais Available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format Page 3 GRE YLINE PDFM 4 0 Doppler Flow Meter instruments Inc Manual Series A 1 QUICK BENCH TEST Connect Sensor and press dq Test operation of the PDFM 4 0 by holding the sensor in one hand and rubbing your thumb or fingers briskly across the face plastic surface of the sensor Allow 15 seconds for the PDFM 4 0 to process the signal and display a flow value CONNECTIONS POWER INPUT The PDFM 4 0 requires 100 130VAC 200 260V AC 50 60Hz for the internal battery charger The PDFM 4 0 also accepts 12VDC power input applied to the 12VDC connector on the instrument front panel A 2 amp fuse is recommended FRONT PANEL 4 20mA RS 232C LOW 00 BATT v EN o 000 Greyline M mente ie oo O 000 o o 000 A set of cables and plugs are supplied with each PDFM 4 0 Plugs are factory wired and labeled to match Front Panel Sockets 4 20mA 12VDC ow Pin 1 2 Pin 1 aes Pin 2 SHIELD V y Pin2 SHIELD 4 Pin3 Pin 3 12VDC Pin4 Pin 4 12VDC SENSOR RS 232C Pin 1 RCV Pin 1 PU O Pin 2 TRX 29 Pin 2 RC 3 000 5 5 000 13 Pin 3 GND Pin 3 TX Pin 4 GND Pin 4 GND Pin 5 SHIELD Pin 5 SHIELD
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