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Table Of Contents
Section 5
System 1010P Application Notes ......................................................................... 5-1
5.
To Obtain Technical Assistance .......................................................................... 5-1
5.1
Considerations For Critical Applications ............................................................ 5-1
5.2
Pipe Considerations For Clamp-On Transducers ............................................. 5-2
5.3
Pipe Dimensions ................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.1
Picking The Appropriate Transducer .................................................................. 5-2
5.3.2
Flow Velocity Range .............................................................................................. 5-2
5.3.3
Overview Of System Performance ...................................................................... 5-3
5.3.4
Accuracy ................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.3.5
Repeatability .......................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3.6
Data Stability .......................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3.7
Data Scatter ...................................................................................................... 5-3
Data Drift ........................................................................................................... 5-4
Flow Conditions ..................................................................................................... 5-4
5.4
Low Flow Rates ..................................................................................................... 5-4
5.4.1
Flow Data Scatter and Damping .......................................................................... 5-4
5.4.2
System 1010P Damping and Slewing Controls ................................................. 5-4
Time Average ..................................................................................................... 5-4
SmartSlew ......................................................................................................... 5-4
Notes On Liquid Conditions ................................................................................ 5-5
5.4.3
Erroneous Liquid Parameter Specification ........................................................ 5-5
5.4.4
Liquid Compatibility .............................................................................................. 5-5
5.4.5
Aeration .................................................................................................................. 5-5
5.4.6
Slurries ................................................................................................................... 5-6
5.4.7
Two-Phase Liquids ................................................................................................ 5-6
5.4.8
Viscous Liquids ..................................................................................................... 5-6
5.4.9
Temperature and Pressure Ratings .................................................................... 5-6
5.4.10
Overview Of System 1010P Memory Resources ............................................... 5-6
5.5
Reference Tables .................................................................................................. 5-7
5.6
Sonic Velocity (m/s) For Common Liquids @ 68ºF ........................................... 5-7
Sonic Velocity For Pure Water @ Various Temperatures (m/s) ......................... 5-8
Vps Values (inches per second) For Some Common Metals ............................ 5-8
Recommended Sonic Coupling Compounds .................................................... 5-9
System 1010 Reynolds Compensation Factors .............................................. 5-10
Terminology Chart ............................................................................................. 5-11
The Dual-Channel Menu Chart .......................................................................... 5-13
5.7
The Meter Type Menu ...................................................................................... 5-13
The Meter Facilities Menu ................................................................................ 5-13
The Clamp-on Menu ........................................................................................ 5-15
Section 6
Operating System 1010P With Flow Tubes ......................................................... 6-1
6.
General Installation Guidelines ........................................................................... 6-1
6.1
Liquid Applicability And Compatibility .................................................................. 6-1
6.1.1
Selecting The Right Flow Tube ........................................................................... 6-2
6.1.2
Flow Tube Mounting Location ............................................................................. 6-2
6.1.3
Flow Data Scatter And Damping .......................................................................... 6-3
6.1.4
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