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  • Page 1 EM6100 Portable Handheld Ultrasonic Flow Meter...
  • Page 2 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 Flomotion Systems, Inc. EM6100...
  • Page 3 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 EM6100 Portable Handheld Ultrasonic Transit-Time Flow Meter DECEMBER 2010 Flomotion Systems, Inc. 165 Creekside Drive, Suite 112, Buffalo, NY 14228-2103 Toll Free: (800) 909-3569 Tel: (716) 691-3941 Fax: (716) 691-1253 info@FlomotionSystems.com www.FlomotionSystems.com Flomotion Systems, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................6 §1.1 Preface............................6 §1.2 Features ............................6 §1.3 Principle of Measurement ......................7 §1.4 Parts Identification ......................... 8 §1.5 Typical Applications........................10 §1.6 Data Integrity and Built-in Time-Keeper ..................10 §1.7 Product Identification ........................
  • Page 5 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §3.11 How to setup a zero point ......................25 §3.12 How to get a scale factor for calibration ..................26 §3.13 How to use the operation lock ....................26 §3.14 How to use the built-in data logger .................... 26 §3.15 How to use the Frequency Output ....................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction §1.1 Preface The EM6100 (Version 8.xx) series ultrasonic flow meter that has been manufactured with patented technologies and is equipped with more functions and advanced performance than our previous versions. The Version 8.xx series ultrasonic flow meter has been upgraded based on the Version 7.xx series ultrasonic flow meter, which is still the main product line of the company.

  • Page 7: Principle Of Measurement

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §1.3 Principle of Measurement The EM6100 ultrasonic flow meter 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 8: Parts Identification

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §1.4 Parts Identification Converter: Flomotion Systems, Inc. EM6100...
  • Page 9 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 Flomotion Systems, Inc. EM6100...

  • Page 10: Typical Applications

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §1.5 Typical Applications The EM6100 flow meter can be applied to a wide range of measurements. The measured pipe range is 0.75 - 120 inch. A variety of liquid applications can be accommodated: ultra-pure liquids, potable water, chemicals, raw sewage, reclaimed water, cooling water, river water, plant effluent, etc.

  • Page 11: Product Identification

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §1.7 Product Identification Each EM6100 Series flow meter has a unique product identification or ESN written into the software that can only be modified with a special tool by the manufacturer. In case of any hardware failure, please provide this number which is located on menu window number M61 when contacting the manufacturer.

  • Page 12: Starting Measurement

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 Housing Material Case Size 3.4 x 2.6 x 0.79in Handset Weight 1.2 lbs. with batteries 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 10 hours of continuous operation when fully recharged, or from an external AC power supply from the battery charger.

  • Page 13: Keypad

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 commonly used Menu Window Number 01 (short for M01) to display the Velocity, Flow Rate, Positive Totalizer, Signal Strength and Signal Quality, based on the pipe parameters configured last time by the user or by the initial program.

  • Page 14: Menu Windows

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §2.4 Menu Windows The user interface of this flow meter comprises about 100 different menu windows that are numbered by M00, M01, M02 … M99. There are 2 methods to enter certain menu window: (1) Direct going/entering.

  • Page 15: Menu Windows Arrangement

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §2.5 Menu Windows Arrangement M00~M09 windows for the display of the flow rate, velocity, date time, totalizers, battery voltage and estimated working hours for the battery. M10~M29 windows for entering the pipe parameter. M30~M38 windows for flow rate unit selections and totalizer unit selections.
  • Page 16 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 (1) Press keys MENU 1 to enter M11 window to input the digits for the pipe outerdiameter, and then press ENT key. (2) Press key ▼/- to enter M12 window to input the digits for the pipe outer diameter and then press ENT key.

  • Page 17: Transducers Mounting Location

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §2.7 Transducers Mounting Location The first step in the installation process is the selection of an optimum location in order to obtain a more accurate measurement. For this to be completed effectively, a basic knowledge about the piping and its plumbing system would be advisable.
  • Page 18 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 Generally speaking, the closer to the room temperature, the better. (3) Take the pipe fouling into consideration. Select a straight length of a relatively newer pipe. If the condition is not satisfying, consider the fouling thickness as part of the liner for a better result.

  • Page 19: Transducers Installation

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §2.8 Transducers Installation The transducers used by the EM6100 series ultrasonic flow meter are made of piezoelectric crystals both for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals through the wall of liquid piping system. The measurement is realized by measuring the traveling time difference of the ultrasonic 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.

  • Page 20: V-Method Installation

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §2.8.2 V-method Installation V-method installation is the most widely used mode for daily measurement with pipe inner diameters ranging from 0.75 in. to 12 in. It is also called reflective mode or method. §2.8.3 Z-method Installation Z-method is commonly used when the pipe diameter is between 12 in.

  • Page 21: W-Method Installation

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §2.8.4 W-method Installation W-method is usually used on plastic pipes with a diameter from 0.75 in. to 4 in. Flomotion Systems, Inc. EM6100...

  • Page 22: Installation Checkup

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §2.9 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 23: Time Ratio Between The Measured Total Transit Time And The Calculated Time

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 indication will vary accordingly with the total time and delta time. The total transit time should remain stable or vary little. If the delta time fluctuates higher than 20%, it means there are certain kinds of problems with the transducer installation.

  • Page 24: How To

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 3. How To §3.1 How to judge if the instrument is working properly When ‘R’ is displayed in the lowest right corner of LCD display, the instrument is working properly, generally speaking. If an ‘H’ flashes on that place, there could be poor signal received. Please refer to the chapters on diagnosis.

  • Page 25: How To Start Or Stop The Totalizers

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §3.6 How to start or stop the totalizers Use M34, M35 and M36 to turn on or turn off the POS, NEG, or NET totalizer respectively. §3.7 How to reset the totalizers Use M37 to reset the proper totalizer.

  • Page 26: How To Get A Scale Factor For Calibration

    M52. §3.15 How to use the Frequency Output There is a Frequency Output in all EM6100 series flow meters. This frequency output signal, which represents the flow rate, is intended to connect with other instruments.

  • Page 27: How To Use The Totalizer Pulse Output

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 Enter the lower flow rate value in window M68 and the higher flow rate value in window M69. Enter the frequency range in window M67. For example, assume that the flow rate varies in a range from 0 GPM to 3000 GPM, and an output signal is at a maximum frequency of 1000Hz, the minimum of 200Hz is going to be required for other instrumentation.

  • Page 28: How To Use The Built-In Buzzer

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 For example, assume that the Buzzer should start beeping when the flow rate is less than 300 GPM and greater than 2000 GPM, the following steps for setups would be recommended. (1) Enter 300 under M73 for #1 alarm low flow rate (2) Enter 2000 under M74 for #1 alarm high flow rate (3) Select the item reading like ‘6.

  • Page 29: How To View The Date Totalizers

    §3.26 How to check the ESN and other minor details Every set of the EM6100 series flow meter utilizes a unique ESN to identify the meter. The ESN is an 8-digit number that provides the information of version and manufacturing date.

  • Page 30: Menu Window Details

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 4. Menu Window Details Menu Function Window Display three positive negative net totalizers, signal strength, signal quality and working status Display POS totalizer, flow rate, velocity, signal strength, signal quality and working status Display NEG totalizer, flow rate, velocity, signal strength, signal quality and...
  • Page 31 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 Window for selecting fluid type. For standard liquids that the user need not know the liquid speed include: (0) Water (1) Sea Water (2) Kerosene (3) Gasoline (4) Fuel oil (5) Crude Oil (6) Propane at -45C...
  • Page 32 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 So there are 36 different flow rate units in total for selection. Window for selecting the totalizier working unit Select totalizer multiplier The multiplier ranges from 0.001 to 10000 Turn on or turn off the NET totalizer...
  • Page 33 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 for each EM6100 series flow meter. The users can employ the ESN for instrumentation management RS-232 setup. Baud rate can be 75 to 115200 bps Not used Not used Not used Not used Input the frequency range for the frequency output. The biggest range is 0Hz-9999Hz.
  • Page 34 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 Not used Not used Not used 99-year calendar. Press ENT for modification. Use the dot key to skip the digits that need no adjusting. Not used Not used Not used Display signal strength, signal quality, time ratio on the upper right corner.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    §5.2 Error Codes, Causes and Solutions The EM6100 series ultrasonic flow meter will show Error Code in the lower right corner with a single letter like I, R etc. on menu windows M00, M01, M02, M03, M90 and M08. When any abnormal Error...
  • Page 36 EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 Hardware Error Hardware problem Contact the factory (1) Poor signal detected (1) Relocate measuring place (2) Transducers installed improperly (2) Clean the spot PoorSig Detected (3) Too much fouling (3) Check the cords (4) The pipe liners are too thick.

  • Page 37: Other Problems And Solutions

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §5.3 Other Problems and Solutions (1) When the actual flow inside the pipe is not standstill, but the instrument displays 0.0000 for the flow rate, and ‘R’ displaying signal strength and the signal quality Q (value) has a satisfactory value? The problems are likely caused by the user who has used the ‘Set Zero’...

  • Page 38: Communication Protocol

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 6. Communication Protocol §6. 0 General The EM6100 series ultrasonic flow meter integrates a standard RS-232C communication interface and a complete set of communication protocols that are compatible with that of the Fuji’s ultrasonic flow meter.

  • Page 39: The Protocol

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 §6.2 the Protocol The protocol is comprised of a set of basic commands that is a string in ASCII format, ending with a carriage (CR) and line feed (LF). Commonly used commands are listed in the following table.

  • Page 40: Protocol Prefix Usage

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 The IDN is a single byte value, ranging 00-255. Prefix before any command & Command connector to make a longer command by combining up to 6 commands Notes * CR stands for Carriage Return and LF for Line Feed.

  • Page 41: Codes For The Keypad

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 for the purpose of the compatibility with the former versions (4) Command Connector & The & command connector can connect up to 6 basic commands to form a longer command so that it will make the programming much easier.

  • Page 42: Warranty And Service

    EM6100 Handheld Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Ver.8.08 7. Warranty and Service §7.1 Warranty The manufacturer provides one year warranty on all products, free of charge, but the customer is responsible for the one-way transportation fee from the customer to the factory.

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