TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter INDEX SENSOR INSTALLATION..................4 CONNECTIONS ..................... 5 KEYPAD SYSTEM ....................8 CALIBRATION MENU ..................9 ICONS ........................10 MESSAGE......................11 STATUS ........................ 11 PASSWORD......................12 UNITS/MODE....................... 13 SET UP ........................14 CALIBRATION ....................16 RELAY PARAMETERS..................
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter CONNECTIONS: POWER INPUT: The standard model requires AC power input between 100 to 240 VAC 50/60Hz. No adjustments are necessary for voltages within this range. Connect L (Live) N (Neutral) and AC Ground. Optional DC input model requires 9-32 VDC/9 Watts. Connect to + and - terminals.
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter CONNECTIONS Page 6...
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter QUICK BENCH TEST: In the TTFM Setup menu set parameters to perform a bench test: Fluid Water Temperature = 20°C inch Pipe OD 0.15 inch Pipe Wall 0.06 material = Pipe Lining = None Crossings = 4 Press ...
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter KEYPAD SYSTEM The diagram on page 9 shows the TTFM 1.0 menu system. Arrows show the four directions to leave a menu box. Pressing a corresponding keypad arrow will move to the next item in the direction shown.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter MAIN DISPLAY The MAIN display shows the units selected from the Units/Mode menu, Flow or Velocity rate being measured, TOTALIZER and RELAY states. The TTFM 1.0 will start-up with this display. MESSAGE ICON Press from the MAIN display to view status of the data logger and error/warning messages provided by the instrument.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter 24 HR LOG (Data Logging option only) Press from the MAIN display to view a formatted flow report from instruments with a built-in data logger. Press to scroll down one day or repeatedly to scroll to a specific date.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter UNITS/MODE press the and then the or to select Mode From Flow Velocity Flow mode displays the flow rate in engineering units (e.g. gpm, litres/sec, etc.) Press the to store your selection then the to the next menu item and to enter.
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter SET UP Sensor Select Choose SE16B Fluid Vel When Fluid = Other – Enter the fluid velocity at 25C from table or other reference in units of m/s V/C(@25C) When Fluid = Other – Enter fluid velocity adjustment factor over change in temperature in units of m/s per °C.
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter Crossings 1 = Z mounting 2 = V mounting 4 = W mounting Zero Tare To suppress readings or fluctuations at zero flow. Set Calibration Damping and under no flow conditions and full pipe select to force readings to zero.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter CALIBRATION Press to and to enter. Use or to position Calibration before each menu item and to enter. When settings are completed press to store and return to the Calibration menu.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter RELAY PARAMETERS Press and or to select a corresponding relay number (2 Relay relays are standard, 4 additional are optional). Press or to select Function Pulse Flow Flow Mode Select...
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter DATA LOGGING (OPTIONAL) Refer to Options section of this manual. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Language Select English French Spanish Analog Out Select 4-20mA or 0-5V mode for the analogue output. Backlight Select for continuous High Medium backlight.
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter SIMULATION Exercises the 4-20mA output, digital display and control relays. reading. Press and then or to change the Simulate a Flow Velocity simulated output. Press to begin simulation. The 4-20mA output and relay states will be displayed on the screen below.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter SENSOR MOUNTING LOCATION The position of the sensor is one of the most important considerations for accurate Transit Time flow measurement. The same location guidelines apply to Transit Time as most other types of flow meters.
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter SENSOR MOUNTING Prepare an area 2" wide by 4" long (50mm x 100mm) for sensor bonding by removing loose 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.
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter SEPARATION DISTANCE Measure separation distance with a ruler or tape measure. Separation distance is automatically calculated by the TTFM 1.0 based on parameters entered in the menu. is displayed in the Set-up Sens Space menu.
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Warm temperatures, moisture and vibration will accelerate this process. Dow Corning Silicone Compound #4 as supplied with the TTFM 1.0 (and available from Greyline Instruments) is recommended for semi-permanent installations. Page 23...
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter SENSOR MOUNTING/COUPLING RECOMMENDATIONS GOOD Page 24...
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION Locate the enclosure within 20 ft (6 m) of the sensor (250 ft - 75 m optional). The enclosure can be wall mounted with the four mounting screws (included) or panel mounted with Option PM Panel Mount kit from Greyline Instruments.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING Corrective Action: Possible Causes: METER READING WHEN THERE IS NO FLOW? Erratic measurement (set damping to 0% to check) due Calibration Damping with zero flow to electrical noise or poor signal quality.
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter Corrective Action: Possible Causes: NO ECHO INDICATION Icon: No Echo Sensor Connections Check sensor connections at TTFM and at sensor junction box. Note: Refer to Sensor Cable Resistance Test to test final connections.
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10K ohms for any cable length. High readings indicate an open circuit and low readings indicate a short or partial short in the sensor cable connections. Note: The TTFM 1.0 will automatically detect connectivity to the sensors. Confirm that TTFM 1.0 indicates “...
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter 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 Transit Time 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.
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Does the TTFM 1.0 require periodic recalibration? TTFM 1.0 calibration does not drift over time. The solid state sensor has no moving parts to wear and affect calibration. All Greyline timing/counting circuits use crystal-controlled frequency references to eliminate any drift in the processing circuitry.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter 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...
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE Instruments may be returned to Greyline for service or warranty repair. 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).
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter FLOW METER DATA SHEET Please complete and return this form to Greyline. It is important. We [ ] 16456 Sixsmith Drive, Long Sault, ON K0C 1P0 Tel: 613-938-8956 / Fax: 613-938-4857 use this information to check our database for performance of Greyline...
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter 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.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter APPENDIX A – OPTIONS EXTRA SENSOR CABLE (OPTION DXC) Each Greyline flow meter includes 25 ft / 7.6m (or 50 ft / 15 m optional) continuous shielded coaxial pair cable. Additional cable and Cable Junction Box (Option JB2X) may be ordered with the Flow Meter, or the cable may be spliced and extended up to 250 ft (75 m) as required during installation.
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter SENSOR INTRINSIC SAFETY Page 36...
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter ENCLOSURE HEATER AND THERMOSTAT - Option TH Instruments can be factory-equipped with an Enclosure Heater and Thermostat or the module can be customer-installed. The Thermostat is factory set to turn ON at 40°F (4.5°C) and OFF at 60°F (15.5°C).
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter POWER INPUT OPTION 9-32VDC TTFM 1.0 Flow Meters may be ordered factory-configured for 9-32VDC power input. CONNECTIONS: POWER INPUT: Connect 9-32VDC to the + and - terminals. The Power Input GND terminal must be connected to the nearest Ground pole.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter DATA LOGGING (Optional) Setup Select from Menu Selections. Data Logging Enter a number from . The site ID will become Log Site ID part of the downloaded file name to help distinguish downloads from different instruments. Press to store the setting.
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter Download letter will be A for the first download from an instrument. B for the second, then C etc. At the letter Z a - character will appear indicating that the maximum number of downloads for that instrument are on the USB flash drive.
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter APPENDIX B - CONVERSION TABLE CONVERSION GUIDE FROM MULTIPLY BY US GALLONS CUBIC FEET 0.1337 US GALLONS IMPERIAL GALS 0.8327 US GALLONS LITRES 3.785 US GALLONS CUBIC METERS 0.003785 LITRES/SEC 15.85 LITRES CUBIC METERS 0.001...
TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter PIPE CHARTS Ductile Ir on Pipe - Standard Classes Size OUTSIDE Clas s Class Class C lass C lass C lass C la ss C EMEN T LIN IN G IN CH D IA.
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter Stainless Steel, Hastelloy "C" & Titanium Pipe Pipe Pipe Scheule 5 S (a) Schedule 10 S (a) Schedule 40 S Schedule 80 S Size O.D. I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL ½...
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TTFM 1.0 Transit Time Flow Meter Cast Iron Pipe - ASA Standard Pipe Pipe Class 50 Class 100 Class 150 Class 200 Class 250 Class 300 Class 350 Size O.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D.
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