Contents 1 Preliminary note ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 1�1 Symbols used ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 1�2 Warning signs used ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 2 Safety instructions �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 3 Functions and features ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 4 Function ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 4�1 Measuring principle for volumetric flow monitoring ����������������������������������������6 4�2 Processing of the measured signals ��������������������������������������������������������������7 4�3 Flow rate measurement ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 4�4 Consumed quantity meter �����������������������������������������������������������������������������7 4�5 Temperature monitoring ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������8...
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10�1�2 Device-specific information ���������������������������������������������������������������22 10�1�3 Parameter setting tools ���������������������������������������������������������������������22 10�2 Changing the parameter value ������������������������������������������������������������������23 10�2�1 Switching between the menu levels �������������������������������������������������24 10�2�2 Locking / unlocking ���������������������������������������������������������������������������24 10�2�3 Timeout ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 10�3 Setting the analogue value for volumetric flow ������������������������������������������24 10�4 Setting the analogue value for temperature ����������������������������������������������24 10�5 User settings (optional) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 10�5�1 Setting of the standard unit of measurement for temperature ����������25 10�5�2 Setting of the standard unit of measurement for volumetric flow ������25...
1 Preliminary note 1.1 Symbols used ► Instruction > Reaction, result […] Designation of keys, buttons or indications → Cross-reference Important note Non-compliance can result in malfunction or interference� Information Supplementary note� 1.2 Warning signs used CAUTION Warning of personal injury� Slight reversible injuries may result�...
2 Safety instructions • Please read this document prior to set-up of the unit� Ensure that the product is suitable for your application without any restrictions� • Improper or non-intended use may lead to malfunctions of the unit or to un- wanted effects in your application�...
3 Functions and features Pressure Equipment Directive (PED): The units comply with section 3, article (3) of the Directive 97/23/EC and must be designed and manufactured for non-super- heated liquids of group 1 fluids in accordance with the sound engineering practice� The unit monitors liquid media�...
Both electrodes must be wetted by the medium� Otherwise the signal [SEnS] for empty pipe is provided, if empty pipe detection is enabled� 4.2 Processing of the measured signals The unit displays the current process values� It generates 2 output signals according to the parameter setting� OUT1/IO-Link: Parameter setting - Analogue signal for volumetric flow quantity...
- Flow according to the marked flow direction (arrow "flow direction"): meter adds� - Flow against the marked flow direction: meter subtracts� The meter saves the totalled consumed quantity every 10 minutes� After a power failure this value is available as the current meter reading� So the possible data loss can be maximum 10 minutes�...
4.7 Volumetric flow or temperature monitoring / analogue func- tion Current output [mA] -130 -120 [°C] Characteristics of the analogue output according to the standard IEC 60947-5-7 1: Output current 2: Volumetric flow quantity 3: Temperature 4: Display range 5: Measuring range 6: Range between analogue start point and analogue end point 7: The unit is in the error state (FOU = OFF) 8: The process value transmitted in an analogue way is therefore below the display range...
4.8 Low flow cut-off (LFC) With this function small volumetric flow quantities can be ignored (→ 10.5.10). Flows below the LFC value are evaluated by the sensor as standstill (Q = 0)� 4.9 Simulation With this function flow and temperature values can be simulated. (→ 10.6.3). The outputs operate as previously set� 5 Installation ► Avoid deposits, accumulated gas and air in the pipe system� 5.1 Recommended installation locations Example of an optimised installation: ►...
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5 x D 2 x D S = disturbance; D = pipe diameter; F = flow direction ► Install in front of or in a rising pipe: F = flow direction With empty pipe detection: ► Install the unit according to figure 1, 4 or 5�...
5.2 Installation locations to be avoided • Directly in front of a falling pipe� • In a falling pipe� • On the suction side of a pump� • Directly in front of the spout of the pipe� • At the highest point of the pipe system� F = flow direction The unit can be installed irrespective of the orientation if the following is ensured:...
5.3 Grounding If installed in an ungrounded pipe system (e�g� plastic pipes), the unit must be grounded (functional earth)� Ground brackets for the M12 connector are available as accessories (→ www.ifm. com)� 5.4 Installation in pipes The unit can be installed in pipes using adapters� The adapters have to be ordered separately as accessories (→ www.ifm.com).
6 Electrical connection The unit must be connected by a qualified electrician� The national and international regulations for the installation of electrical equipment must be adhered to� Voltage supply according to EN 50178, SELV, PELV� ► Disconnect power� ► Connect the unit as follows: OUT2 OUT1 Pin 1...
• LEDs 1-6 = Unit of the currently represented numerical value → 11.1 Reading the process value • LED 7 = current process value in 10 • LED 8 = not used 9: Alphanumeric display, 4 digits • Current volumetric flow quantity (with setting [SELd] = [FLOW]) • Current medium temperature (with setting [SELd] = [TEMP]) • Parameters and parameter values 10: [Enter] button • Selection of the parameters • Reading of the set values...
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Explanation main menu ASP1 Analogue start value for volumetric flow AEP1 Analogue end value for volumetric flow ASP2 Analogue start value for temperature AEP2 Analogue end value for temperature Extended functions / opening of menu level 2 Explanation extended functions (EF) Restore factory setting IO-L Activate IO-Link communication...
8.3 Basic settings ↑ Main menu ° ° ...
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Explanation basic settings (CFG) FOU1 Behaviour of output 1 in case of an error FOU2 Behaviour of output 2 in case of an error Measured value damping / damping constant in seconds Update rate and orientation of the display Uni�F Standard unit of measurement for volumetric flow Uni�T Standard unit of measurement for temperature...
Explanation min/max memory (MEM) HI�F Max� value flow LO�F Min� value flow HI�T Max� value temperature LO�T Min� value temperature Explanation empty pipe (EPD) EP�On Empty pipe detection on / off dEP�E� Delay time empty signal dEP�F Delay time full signal EP�Pr Current measured value of empty pipe detection EP�SP...
10 Parameter setting Parameters can be set before installation and set-up of the unit or during opera- tion� If you change parameters during operation, this will influence the function� ► Ensure that there will be no malfunctions in your plant� During parameter setting the unit remains in the operating mode�...
10.2 Changing the parameter value Select parameter 1� Press [Enter] briefly� 2� Press [▲] or [▼] until the requested parameter is displayed. Changing the parameter value 3� Press [Enter] briefly� > The currently set value is displayed� 4� Keep [▲] or [▼] pressed for 1 s. > Display flashes first, then permanent� 5� Change value by pressing [▲] or [▼]. Keep [▲] or [▼] pressed.
10.2.1 Switching between the menu levels Change to the Switching to the next submenu via the parameters [EF], [CFG], submenu [MEM], [EPD] or [SIM]� ► Select a submenu with [▲] or [▼] and switch to the submenu by pressing [Enter]� Back to the process ► Wait for 30 seconds value display ►...
10.5 User settings (optional) 10.5.1 Setting of the standard unit of measurement for temperature ► Select [Uni�T] and set the unit of measurement: [°C] or [°F]� 10.5.2 Setting of the standard unit of measurement for volumetric flow ► Select [Uni�F] and set the unit of measurement: [Lmin], [m3h], [gpm] or [gph] 10.5.3 Configuration of the standard display ►...
10.5.7 Activating / deactivating empty pipe detection ► Select [EP�On] and set the function: - [OFF] = empty pipe detection deactivated� - [On] = empty pipe detection activated� 10.5.8 Time-delay empty pipe detection ► Select [dEP�E] and set the delay time from 0…30 s, at which the signal should be provided when the pipe is empty�...
10.6.2 Reading the min/max values for the temperature ► Select [HI�T] or [LO�T] [HI�T] = max� value, [LO�T] = min� value� Delete memory: ► Select [HI�T] or [LO�T]� ► Press [Enter] briefly� ► Keep [▲] or [▼] pressed. > [----] is displayed� ► Press [Enter] briefly� It makes sense to delete the memories as soon as the unit operates under normal operating conditions for the first time�...
11 Operation 11.1 Reading the process value The LEDs 1-6 signal which process value is currently displayed� The process value to be displayed as standard (temperature, flow velocity) can be preset. → 10.5.3 Configuration of the standard display. A standard unit of measurement can be defined for the flow velocity (l/min, m /h, gpm or gph) →...
Select parameter 1� Press [Enter] briefly 2� Press [▲] or [▼] until the requested parameter is displayed. Display the parameter value 3� Press [Enter] briefly > The currently set value is displayed for 30 s� By pressing [Enter] briefly several times, the display switches between parameter and parameter value� Switching to the process value display ►...
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