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- Page 1 Instru Q-FP 201 Handhold Ultrasonic Flowmeter User Manual (Ver 8.5) Ver 8.5 www.automat.com.ar aw@automat.com.ar Dr. R. Bielsa 175 (ex Morlote) C1427AZA Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tel.: (54111) 4555-0055 / Fax: (5411) 4555-0044...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Instru Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter Contents 1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - §1.1 Preface... - Page 3 Instru Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter §4.5 How to use the totalizer multiplier - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - §4.6 How to open or shut the totalizers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
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Page 4: Introduction
Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter Instru Q-FP 201 1. Introduction § 1.1 Preface Welcome to the ultrasonic flowmeter that has been manufactured with patent technologies and is equipped with more functions and advanced performance than our previousversions. The ultrasonic flowmeter has been upgraded based on the previous ultrasonic flowmeter which is still the main productline of the company. -
Page 5: Principle Of Measurement
-2-- Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter * Small and light * RS-232 serial interface §1.3 Principle of Measurement The Q-FP 201 ultrasonic flowmeter is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid within a closed conduit. The transducers are a non-contacting, clamp-on type, which will provide benefits of non-fouling operation and easy installation. -
Page 6: Front View
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter Name QTY (pcs) Main Unit Medium transducer Ultrasonic signal cable Data line AC adapter Coupling agent Belt stretcher Tape User manual Carrying case §1.5 Front view www.automat.com.ar aw@automat.com.ar Dr. R. Bielsa 175 (ex Morlote) C1427AZA Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tel.: (54111) 4555-0055 / Fax: (5411) 4555-0044... -
Page 7: Starting Measurement
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter 2. Starting Measurement §2.1 Built-in Battery The instrument can operate either from the built-in Ni-H rechargeable battery, which will last over 12 hours of continuous operation when fully recharged, or from an external AC/power supply from the battery charger. -
Page 8: Keypad
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter When new pipe parameters have been entered or when the power has been just switched on, the flow meter will enter an adjusting mode to make the signals magnified with proper amplification. By this step, the flow meter is going to find the best threshold of receiving signal. The user will see the progress by the number 1, 2, or 3, which are indicated on the right lower corner of the LCD display. -
Page 9: Transducers Installation
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter An optimum location would be defined as a straight pipe length full of liquid that is to be measured. The piping can be in vertical or horizontal position. The following table shows Downstream Upstream... -
Page 10: Transducers Spacing
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter -11- signals. Since the difference is very small, the spacing and the alignment of the transducers are critical factors to the accuracy of the measurement and the performance of the system. Meticulous care should be taken for the installation of the transducers. -
Page 11: Z-Method Installation
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter §2.7.3 Z-method Installation Z-method is commonly used when the pipe diameter is above 200mm. .4;" Upstream Transducer 041111•1Nk +45°1 Transducers Spacing - Downstream Transducer §2.7.4 W-method Installation W-method is usually used on plastic pipes with a diameter from 15mm to 50mm. -
Page 12: Installation Checkup
INSTRU Q-FP 201 -13- Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter §2.8 Installation Checkup Through the checkup of the installation, one can: check the receiving signal strength, the signal quality Q value, the traveling time difference of the signals, the estimated liquid speed, the measured traveling time of the signals and the calculated traveling time ratio. -
Page 13: Time Ratio Between The Measured Total Transit Time And The Calculated Time
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter §2.8.4 Time Ratio between the Measured Total Transit Time and the Calculated Time This ratio would be used to check the transducer installation. If the pipe parameters are entered correctly and the transducers are installed properly, the value for this ratio should be in the range of 100±3. -
Page 14: Menu Window Details
INSTRU Q-FP 201 -15- Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter 3. Menu Window Details §3.1 Menu Windows Arrangement MOO—M09 windows for the display of the flow rate, velocity, date time, totalizers, battery voltage and estimated working hours for the battery. M10-1\429 windows for entering the pipe parameter. - Page 15 INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter —17— Window for selecting the transducer mounting methods Four methods can be selected: (0) V-method (1) Z-method (2) N-method (3) W-method Display the transducer mounting spacing Entry to store the parameter configuration into the internal NVRAM...
- Page 16 INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter — Display date and time, velocity, signal strength, signal quality and working status Display the wave shape of the receiving signal Display the battery terminal voltage and its estimated lasting time Display the all the detailed working status, signal strength, signal quality...
- Page 17 INSTRU Q-FP 201 -18- Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter Zero point setup under the condition when there is no liquid running inside the pipe. Clear the zero point set by the user, and restore the zero point set by the factory Set up a manual flow bias. Generally this value should be 0.
- Page 18 ADDS INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter -19- Not used Input the frequency range for the frequency output. The biggest range is OHz-9999Hz. Default value is 1-1001 Hz Enter a flow rate value that corresponds to lower frequency Enter a flow Rate value that corresponds to higher frequency LCD display backlight control.
- Page 19 INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter Displays the estimated fluid sound velocity. If this value has an obvious difference with the actual fluid sound speed, pipe parameters entered and the transducer installation should be checked again. Displays total transit time and delta time(transit time difference) Displays the Reynolds number and the pipe factor used by the flow rate program.
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Page 20: How To
INSTRU Q-FP 201 -21- Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter 4. How To §4.1 How to judge if the instrument works properly When 'R' is displayed in the lowest right corner of LCD display, the instrument is working properly generally speaking. If an flashes on that place, there could be poor signal received. -
Page 21: How To Open Or Shut The Totalizers
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter — §4.6 How to open or shut the totalizers Use M34, M35 and M36 to turn on or turn off the POS, NEC; or NET totalizer respectively. §4.7 How to reset the totalizers Use M37 to reset the proper totalizer. -
Page 22: How To Use The Operation Locker
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter —23— §4.13 How to use the operation locker The system locker provides a means of preventing inadvertent configuration changes or totalizer resets. When the system is locked, menu window browsing can be done without affecting any change, but any modifications are prohibited. -
Page 23: How To Know How Long The Battery Will Last
-26- INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter §4.26 How to know how long the battery will last Use M07 to check how long the battery will last. Also please refer to §.2.1 §4.27 How to charge the built-in battery Refer to §2.1 §4.28 How to check the ESN and other minor details... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
• INSTRU Q-FP 201 -27- Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter 5.Troubleshooting §5.1 Power-on Error Displays and Counter-Measures The Q-FP 201 ultrasonic flow meter provides an automatic power-on diagnosis for the hardware problems. When any message (with the power on) in the following table displays, counter-measures should be taken. -
Page 25: Other Problems And Solutions
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter (1)Poor signal detected (2)Transducers installed (1)Relocate measuring place improperly (2)Clean the spot (3)Too much fouling PoorSig Detected (4)The pipe liners are too (3)Check the cords (4)Check the coupler thick. (5)Problem with transducers cords Check the value entered at... - Page 26 INSTRU Q-FP 201 -29- Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter The battery can not work as long as the time period as indicated by M07 Battery should be replaced due to the end of the service life. Newly changed battery does not fit the battery estimating software. Customizing the battery with the software should be taken.
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Page 27: Communication Protocol
-30- INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter 6. Communication Protocol §6. 1 General The Q-FP 201 ultrasonic flow meter integrates a standard RS-232 communication interface and a complete set of communication protocols that are compatible with that of the Fuji's ultrasonic flow meter. -
Page 28: Protocol Prefix Usage
INSTRU Q-FP 201 -31- Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter FOdddd(CR) Force the FO output with a frequency in dddd Hz ESN(CR) Return the ESN for the instrument Dddddddd(CR)(LF) RING(CR) Handshaking Request by a MODEM OK(CR) Response from a MODEM No action Command for GSM messaging... -
Page 29: Codes For The Keypad
-32- INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter (I) Prefix W The prefix W should be used in the network environment. The usage format is W + digit string which stands for the IDN + basic command. The digit string should have a value between 0 and 65534 except 13(0DI-0, 10 (OAH), 42(2AH,*), 38(261-1, &). -
Page 31: Appendix
INSTRU Q-FP 201 Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter Appendix 1. Sound speed data of liquid (unit: m/s) Liquids Sound speed Liquids Sound speed Water (20°C) 1482 Glycerin 1923 Water (50°C) 1543 Petrol 1250 Water (75°C) 1554 66# Petrol 1171 Water (100 1543... - Page 32 INSTRU Q-FP 201 -34- Handheld Ultrasonic Flowmeter Sound speed in water at atmosphere pressure Unit: t (Deg C) v (mis) 1542.5 1555.1 1402.3 1496.6 1555.0 1407.3 1499.2 1543.5 1544.6 1554.9 1412.2 1501.8 1554.8 1416.9 1504.3 1545.5 1421.6 1506.7 1546.4 1554.6 1426.1...
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