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Onicon F-4000 Series Installation & Basic Operation Manual

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F-4000 Series
Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter
Installation & Basic Operation Guide
1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida 33765 • (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699
www.onicon.com • sales@onicon.com
18838 / 0707-7
07-13
| sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903
www.mvandc.com

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  • Page 1 F-4000 Series Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter Installation & Basic Operation Guide 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida 33765 • (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 www.onicon.com • sales@onicon.com 18838 / 0707-7 07-13 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    ONICON assumes no responsibilities for this product except as stated in the warranty. • If the customer or any third party is harmed by the use of this product, ONICON assumes no responsibility for any such harm owing to any defects in the product which were not predictable, or for any indirect damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Input Power Options ..............26 3.6.2 Electrical Connections ...............27 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 3 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 4 SONIC VELOCITY RELATIVE TO TEMPERATURE OF PURE WATER F-4000 SERIES MOTHER BOARD CONDITIONS OF SALE 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 4 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Cables Transducers Mounting Hardware 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 5 Flow | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 6: Standard Features And Specifications

    1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 6 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    ONICON for assistance regarding your meter. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 7 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    SECTION 2.0: UNPACKING The F-4000 is generally shipped in one package unless optional hardware or equipment is ordered. Notify the freight carrier (all products are shipped insured) and ONICON if any items are damaged in transit. CHECKING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED EVERYTHING •...

  • Page 9: Installation

    1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 9 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 10: Site Selection

    The maximum allowable distance between the wall-mount enclosure and the transducers installed on the pipe is 300 feet. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 10 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 11 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 11 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 12: Mechanical Installation

    Do not drill additional holes in this enclosure. Doing so may damage the electronic circuitry contained within and will void all warranties. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 12 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 13: Preparing The Pipe

    Refer to the Site Installation Details document provided with the installation hardware to determine the correct hole location. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 13 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 14: Reflect Mode Mounting Using Track Mount Hardware

    TRACK 400 Prepared Surfaces 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 14 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 15 Do not over tighten. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 15 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 16: Direct Mode Mounting Using Brackets And Spacer Bar

    Clamping Screw Spacer Bar Reference Hole 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 16 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 17 Draw line along edge of tapered roller. of bracket. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 17 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 18 Bracket aligned with edge of guide and centered on marks on the guide. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 18 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 19 Bracket aligned with edge of guide and centered on marks on the guide. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 19 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 20: Direct Mode Mounting Using Track Mount Hardware

    Align the assemblies such that they are positioned on top of the cleaned surfaces. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 20 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 21 The tracks should now be 180° apart. Tighten both mounting straps to secure the assembly to the pipe. Do not over tighten. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 21 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 22: Installing Transducers In Bracket And Spacer Bar Hardware

    1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 22 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 23: Installing Transducers In Track Mount Hardware

    Track 400 O.D. RANGE 1/4"-5" 4. Repeat procedure for the second transducer. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 23 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Transducer Signal Cables

    For proper operation, cables must not be bundled or run in conduit with any other signal or power cables. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 24 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 25: Installing The F-Connectors

    1/8” (MIN) 1/8” (MIN) 1/8” (MIN) 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 25 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 26: Electrical Installation

    This product must be connected to earth ground for proper operation. Failure to do so may result in erratic operation. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 26 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 27: Electrical Connections

    TB-16 See the table on the next page for text block 1 wiring connections. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 27 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 28 Shield Vc= +30 VDC maximum RL = 3K W minimum 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 28 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 29: Start-Up

    4.2 below. If there is any discrepancy, the site must be edited and resaved before it is used. Contact ONICON for assistance in editing or creating a new site.

  • Page 30: Recalling A Saved Site

    IMPORTANT NOTE Choose the appropriate site from those listed. The site created at the ONICON factory is the serial number of the meter. “Z” sites are factory defaults, and should not be used without first consulting ONICON technical service.

  • Page 31: Installing Recalled Sites

    Please contact ONICON with questions or concerns. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 31 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 32 You are no longer in the program mode. The meter is now measuring flow. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 32 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 33: Direct Mount Installations

    Enter Zero Flow Adjust. Use Up/Down keys as necessary to select Actual Zero. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 33 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 34: Navigating The Run Mode Menu Pages

    Signal Strength (mV) - displays the actual signal level in millivolts. Higher signal levels indicate a good sonic coupling. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 34 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 35: Commissioning For Onicon Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Meters

    15 VDC. This will prevent false readings when signal is not present. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 35 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 36: Commissioning Procedure

    End of standard commissioning. Please contact ONICON at (727) 447-6140 with any questions. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 36 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 37: Commissioning Worksheet

    __________GPM __________GPM by control system. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 37 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Memory read error occurred while accessing the active site data. Contact ONICON for assistance. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page 38 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 39 1549.12 490.0 254.4 1140.00 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page A-1 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 40 F-4000 SERIES MOTHER BOARD 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 07/13 - 0707-7 Page A-2 | sales@mvandc.com | Phone: 877.566.3837 | Fax: 925.407.2903...
  • Page 41 2. DELIVERY AND TITLE: All product shipments are F.O.B. shipping point and title passes to the Buyer at the time ONICON delivers the merchandise to the carrier. Risk of loss or damage to the product passes to the Buyer at the time ONICON delivers the product to the carrier.

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