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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Applifoto 74 x 45 mm (150 dpi: 437 x 266 pixel) FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter x = 136 mm y = 58 mm Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter...
About this Document 1. 1 This manual describes the FLOWSIC600 measuring system, which is used to determine the volumetric flow rate, volume and the speed of sound in gases transported in pipelines. It provides general information on the measuring method employed, design and function of the entire system and its components, and on planning, assembly, installation, calibration commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Do not expose the equipment to mechanical stress, such as pigging. ● The flooding of the FLOWSIC600 with any liquid (e.g. for pressure or leakage tests) is an ● improper use. The consequences of such activities can not be foreseen or estimated.
Installation A product CD containing the MEPAFLOW600 CBM software is included with the FLOWSIC600 when it is delivered. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive to install the software. Start the file ‘FLOWSIC600_R_CD.exe‘ to install the software. Download from www.flowsic600.com MEPAFLOW600 CBM can be downloaded free of charge from the www.flowsic600.com...
2.3.2 The MEPAFLOW600 CBM software supplies a menu-based user interface with many features for the diagnosis of the FLOWSIC600 system. It allows the access of all system parameters, displays diagnostic information in charts and graphs, generates reports (i.e. Maintenance reports) and data files (records, logs) which can be exported and can be used for data analysis.
Delivery 3.1.1 The FLOWSIC600 is delivered in a pre-assembled condition in a sturdy package. When unpacking the device, check for possible damage in transit. Pay particular attention to the interior of the meter body, any visible transducer components and the sealing surfaces on the flanges.
Max. load information can be found on the type plate of the lifting gear. It is strongly recommended to use only the eye bolts when lifting the meter by itself. To lift the FLOWSIC600 please pay attention to Fig. 5.2.
Measuring location 3.2.1 General requirements: The FLOWSIC600 can be installed in customary straight inlet and outlet pipes. The ● adjacent pipes must have the same nominal size as the meter body. The max. variation of the internal diameter of the inlet pipe from that of the meter body is 1%. Any welding beads and burs on the flanges of the inlet pipe shall be removed.
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Two straight pipes shall be installed in the inlet and outlet sections if the meter is to be used bidirectionally. The temperature measuring point shall be disposed downstream the FLOWSIC600, seen in the direction of predominant use (position 1 or 2 in → Figure 7). Figure 7 FLOWSIC600 installation in the pipeline for bidirectional use ≥...
An arrow on the meter body indicates the main direction of flow. It is recommended to install the FLOWSIC600 as indicated by this arrow if the meter is to be used for unidirectional flow applications. If the meter is to be used in the bidirectional mode, the arrow indicates the positive direction of flow.
Pre-requisites Wiring work (routing and connecting the power supply and signal cables), which is necessary when installing the FLOWSIC600, is not included in the scope of delivery. The mechanical installation described in Section → 3.3 must be completed first. Comply with the minimum cable specification requirements set out in Section → 3.4.2.
The power supply and field connections are designed with the increased type of protection (“e“). The transducer connections are of an intrinsically safe design (“ia“). All screw-type terminals as well as air gaps and creepage distances of the FLOWSIC600 comply with EN 60079-7.
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After deinstallation and before every reinstallation the sealings must be renewed according to the original assembly. Sealings can be ordered from SICK (provide article number and serial number from type plate).
Parameter write lock has to be agreed to by the applicable national authorities. In all other cases the output parameters of the FLOWSIC600 can be adapted on site by trained staff. Commissioning the FLOWSIC600 involves the following steps, no matter whether the device is installed at a test facility or at the final measuring location: Connecting the FLOWSIC600 to a PC or Laptop (→ pg. 45, 4.2)
Connecting the FLOWSIC600 via RS485 / RS232 cable 4.2.1 Interface sets for the connection of the FLOWSIC600 with a PC via serial- or USB-interface can be ordered from SICK. See → pg. 46, Table 3. The FLOWSIC600 serial interface conforms with the RS485 standard. An RS485 /RS232 cable and a 1:1 interface cable (pin 2 –...
USB converter is necessary to transform the signal for the RS485 device interface. The USB converter available through SICK contains a CD-ROM with a software driver which must be installed before an online connection between the FLOWSIC600 and the MEPAFLOW600 CBM software can be established.
4.3.1 The MEPAFLOW600 CBM software is provided on the product CD shipped with the meter. It can also be downloaded from www.flowsic600.com. See → pg. 20, 2.3.1 for more details on the installation. After successful installation, start the MEPAFLOW600 CBM by selecting the “MEPAFLOW600 CBM”...
Commissioning Online Connection: Ethernet 4.3.5 The FLOWSIC600 can be connected to a network via Ethernet with an according adapter. This adapter translates the meter MODBUS communication (ASCII or RTU) to MODBUS TCP. MEPAFLOW600 CBM supports the MODBUS TCP protocol. Requirements The Ethernet connection requires firmware V3.3.05 or higher installed on...
30 seconds after the power supply is switched on. If the yellow LED flashes, the FLOWSIC600 works in the operation state ’’Check request’’ with an insignificantly reduced accuracy (e.g. if one path fails). If the yellow LED lights up permanently, the measurement is invalid. In this case, you must diagnose the error (see Chapter 8 of this Manual).
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Commissioning Go to the “Meter values” page to check that the measured SOS values are almost the same at all paths of the FLOWSIC600, and that they differ by less then 0.1% (→ Figure 24). Switch between display of absolute and difference SOS by clicking the right mouse button on the SOS graph and using the context-menu.
Activation of Path Compensation 4 . 7 If the status bit “Path compensation valid” is “active”, then the FLOWSIC600 is able to compensate a path failure. The meter automatically sets this bit to “active” after operating for about 20 minutes with error free measurement at all paths at a gas velocity between 1 to 8m/s (3 to 25ft/s) and also about 20 minutes at a gas velocity higher than 8m/s (25ft/s).
Routine Checks 5 . 2 The information displayed on the front panel LCD display of the FLOWSIC600 meter can be checked to ensure that the system is functioning properly. The MEPAFLOW600 CBM software provides a more user friendly way for doing routine checks.
Checking the Meter Health 5.2.2 The FLOWSIC600 monitors its own meter health with User Warnings and system alarms. If the outputs are configured to indicate alarms and / or User Warnings, it is not necessary to manually check the meter health.
Synchronization via MODBUS The date and the time of the FLOWSIC600 can be set separately by an external write. Each operation for date and time causes a separate entry in the Custody logbook [1]. Alternatively the synchronization function can be used. To use this method, the date register (#5007) and the time register (#5008) have to be written sequentially within 2 seconds.
Battery Lifetime / Capacity 5.2.4 The Real Time Clock (RTC) of the FLOWSIC600 is buffered by a battery with a guaranteed life span of 10 years. The remaining battery capacity can be viewed on the LCD in the first menu level (see Technical Information).
If the cause of the problem cannot be localized, it is recommended to use the MEPAFLOW600 CBM software to record the current parameter set and diagnosis values in a diagnosis session file (→ pg. 77, 6.3) and send this to a local SICK representative. General Troubleshooting 6.
Battery Lifetime / Capacity 6.2.3 Because the FLOWSIC600 has no regular maintenance cycle, after 8.5 years, a message will be generated automatically, which forces the operator to change the battery (→ Figure 34 and → Figure 35). The procedure to change the battery is decribed in the Service Manual.
PED and ASME B31.5 “Process piping”. The FLOWSIC600 meets or exceeds the new proposed audit logging requirements of API 21.1 (draft). Specifically the API 21.1 (draft) requires the ultrasonic meter to provide an internal record of any configuration change, including the original and new parameter, and date and time the change occurred.
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