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MIB Flowmax 44i Operating Manual

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BA 004E/FM44i/07.10
Valid starting from
Hardware V 2.1
Software V 1.25
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Flowmax
Ultrasonic flow
metering / dosing
device
Operating manual
44i

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  • Page 1 ® ® ® ® Flowmax BA 004E/FM44i/07.10 Valid starting from Hardware V 2.1 Ultrasonic flow Software V 1.25 metering / dosing device Operating manual...

  • Page 2: General Safety Instructions

    Please always observe the following safety instructions! Warning! Intended use • The flow meter Flowmax 44i may only be used for measuring the flow of pure, homogeneous liquids. • The volume flow meter Flowmax 44i is built operationally safe according to the latest state of the art takes the relevant regulations according to EN 61010 (corresponds to VDE 0411 “Safety specifications for electrical...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Flowmax Tablet of contents Tablet of contents Page General safety instructions 1. Planning information Area of application Measuring principle Dosing function Operational safety 2. Assembly and installation Installation instructions Assembly of the flow meter Electrical wiring 3. Commissioning Operation Functionalities of flow meter and default settings Overview of default settings General information...

  • Page 4: Planning Information

    Flowmax 1. Planning information 1. Planning information 1.1 Areas of application The flow measurement device Flowmax 44i is in particular suited for measuring dynamic events in pipes and tubes. Liquids are measured. It is used among others in • Chemicals supply for controlling, logistics, monitoring •...

  • Page 5: Dosing Function

    Dosing starts, as soon as line start of dosing is wired to 24 V, e.g. via a pushbutton. Flowmax 44i will now open the dosing valve via the output configured for it. When the pre-set dosing quantity is reached, the dosing valve is closed via the above output.

  • Page 6: Assembly And Installation

    Notwithstanding it may be advantageous for dosing applications to place the Flowmax 44i as close as possible to the dosing valve, since tubes increase their cross-section depending on the system pressure. This may lead to repeatable differences.

  • Page 7: Assembly Of The Flow Meter

    This causes a measuring deviation at the next measurement. To avoid getting bubbles in the liquid, Flowmax 44i should be installed on the pressure side of the pump. Fig.3: Mounting examples for Flowmax 44i If it is not possible to mount the flow meter vertically, then the pipe where the device is mounted haves to be filled with liquid.
  • Page 8 Fig.5: Fixing Flowmax 44i Applications with hot liquids: When Flowmax 44i is used in applications with liquid temperatures higher than 60° C and is mounted horizontal it is recommend to m ount the flowmeter with the electronic housing on the lower side. The stress for the electronic is Attention! reduced because the heat is able to rise up.

  • Page 9: Electrical Wiring

    The flow meter must not be installed, wired or disassembled when live (operating voltage). For any of these activities interrupt power supply of Attention! Flowmax 44i. Fig.7: Pin code: Connection plug socket Connector cable configuration with outlets defined by manufacturer.
  • Page 10 ® Flowmax 2. Assembly and installation Fig.8: Pin code: Connection plug socket Connector cable configuration with outlets defined by manufacturer. The outlets may be re-programmed for specific applications. Function Description Voltage supply: 18...30 VDC Pulse Digital Output 1 (O1) Freely adjustable ranging from 0.1 to 3000 alternative: ml/pulse in 0.1 ml/pulse steps, npn-Transistor, max.

  • Page 11: Commissioning

    3.1 Operation If Flowmax 44i is used as volume flow meter for water or water-like liquids according to section 1.3.2, it will not require on-site manipulation, because the following parameters set by the manufacturer will guarantee optimum Note! functionality.

  • Page 12: Functionalities Of Flow Meter And Default Settings

    Flowmax 44i is 41414. The password can be changed with service tool FlowSoft. Note that not all functions of Flowmax 44i can be changed by the user menus of the display. To configure more parameters the service software FlowSoft and an USBtoRS485-Converter Sonic is needed.
  • Page 13 ® Flowmax 3. Commissioning Fig.9: Menu organization for 5-pin version M I B...
  • Page 14 ® Flowmax 3. Commissioning Fig.10: Menu organization for 8-pin version M I B...
  • Page 15 Note! determination is strong. Unity Flowmax 44i is able to show actual flow or the volume in different unities. Following unities can be selected: ml/s + l , Gal/min +Gal , l/min + l , l/min + m³. The first letters correspond the unity of the flow value. The letters after the + correspond the unity of the volume value.
  • Page 16 ® Flowmax 3. Commissioning Creeping suppression The creeping suppression serves the purpose of excluding flows from the measurement that can evolve through convection in a narrow frame around zero, even with a closed valve. At the factory, the creeping suppression is set at a Attention! reasonable standard value in relation to the cross-section of the flow meter.
  • Page 17 Pulse value This determines for what flow volumes an output pulse will be emitted. Choose configuration such as to neither exceed the maximum ouptput frequency of the Flowmax 44i (10kHz) nor the maximum input frequency of the control. Attention! Example:...
  • Page 18 In case of inductive Note! load a freewheeling diode has to be connected parallel to the coil. Flowmax 44i npn-out connected to a counter Fig.12: Connecting output 1 to external counter Setting area:...

  • Page 19: Overview Of Default Settings

    Flowmax 3. Commissioning Media Flowmax 44i dispose of a medium matrix with up to 8 interpolation values. Different medias can be managed in the sub menu “Media”. Matrix values can Attention! be saved and if needed be loaded for different medias.

  • Page 20: Exchange Of Measuring Device

    If a change of the configuration of the device is necessary, the FlowSoft programming software and a USBtoRS485-Converter as well as a PC are required (see section 6. Accessories). Repair, hazardous substances Before sending the flow meter Flowmax 44i to MIB for repair, the following measures have to be taken: Attention! •...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    ® Flowmax 5. Technical specifications Technical specifications Dimensions and weight Nominal Connection Lengths Widths Height Height axis Plug Parting line Weight diameter A [mm] B [mm] C [mm] D [mm] E [mm] F [mm] DN10 ½ G,NPT 147,0 84,0 83,0 70,5 15,0 DN15...

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    ® Flowmax 5. Technical specifications Nominal Connection Lengths Widths Height Height axis Plug Parting line Weight diameter A [mm] B [mm] C [mm] D [mm] E [mm] F [mm] DN10 11864-Clamp 147,0 84,0 83,0 70,5 15,0 DN15 11864-Clamp 147,0 84,0 84,5 71,1 15,0...
  • Page 23 ® Flowmax 5. Technical specifications Zoom on nozzle Nominal Connection Lengths Widths Height Axis height Plug Parting line Nozzle Weight diameter A [mm] B [mm] C [mm] D [mm] E [mm] F [mm] G [mm] DN10 Tube 160,0 84,0 83,0 70,5 15,0 12,0...
  • Page 24 5,0 – 240 l/min for DN25 Repeatability 0,5% The measuring system Flowmax 44i complies with the EMC requirements EN 50081 parts 1/2 as well as EN 50082 parts 1/2. It is in conformity with the requirements of the EC directives and has the CE label.
  • Page 25 ® Flowmax 5. Technical specifications Digital output General All outputs switch over to high resistance when the supply is smaller than 18V. When overload or short circuit is detected the digital outputs were switched off after 100µs for 2s. When time is up the outputs gets applied again. Empty pipe output Empty pipe Device filled...
  • Page 26 ® Flowmax 5. Technical specifications Characteristic curve analog output 0 - 20mA For the following graphic “min Range” is used for 0% and “max Range” is used for 100%. Current output 0...20m A Value [% ] Value Current [mA] Smaller 0% 0% (min Range) Between 0% und 100% Linear interpolation from 0 to 20 mA...

  • Page 27: Accessories

    XXXXX (Socket 8 pins) USB-to-RS485-Converter Sonic Interface converter from USB to RS485 with spring terminal connection for quick- connection of Flowmax 44i and FlowSoft / part 1, PC software for configuration of ultrasonic volume flow meter Flowmax 44i Ordercode 908726 7.

  • Page 28: Order Code

    Flowmax Order code 8. Order code The available functions of a Flowmax 44i device are defined by the ordered version. The order code gives important information about: connection, functions, diameter, material and user display. The combination of the described information is defined by the following figure.
  • Page 29 ® Flowmax User manual M I B...
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  • Page 32 ® Flowmax User manual MIB GmbH Messtechnik und Industrieberatung Am Krebsbach 2 D-79241 Ihringen Tel. 0049 / (0)7668 / 90 98 9-0 Fax 0049 / (0)7668 / 90 98 9-99 E-Mail: zentrale@mib-gmbh.com Internet: http://www.flowmax.de/...

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