Sondar SF-500S Instruction Manual

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Page 1 SF-500S *Please read this manual attentively before installation...
Page 2 Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..................4 I. SAFETY GUIDE INSTRUCTION ............... 6 1. Authorized Personnel ........................6 2. Operation ............................6 3. Cautions ............................6 4. Product Inspection ......................... 6 5. Symbols ............................. 7 II. PRODUCT ......................9 1. Principle of operation ......................... 10 2.
Page 3 4. Warranty Period ..........................75 5. Repair Service ..........................75 VIII. TROUBLE SHOOTING ................77 ERROR CODE LIST ..........................77 APPENDIX A. SF-500S MENU LIST ..............93 APPENDIX B. RS-232/RS-485 PROTOCOL............. 98 APPENDIX C. FLOW READER ................ 103 APPENDIX D. FLOW CHARTS ................ 112 ©...
Page 4: About This Manual
About this Manual This manual provides important information about the installation, wiring, operation, and control of SF-500S and its sensors; LXD-04. Please read this manual before installing or operating the product. In addition to operating the product, this manual is very important. Please keep it in a safe place for easy reference.
Page 6: Product Inspection
3. Cautions This manual provides all information you need to operate SF-500S, maintain and trouble shoot. Please follow the instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible in any way for the risk of an accident when user doesn’t follow the instructions.
Page 7: Symbols
5. Symbols Caution: If it is ignored, faults or malfunctions could be result. Warning: If it is ignored, injury to people and serious damage to the instrument could be result. Electric Shock If it is ignored, the product could be damaged by electric shock Information: It provides additional information.
Page 9: Ii. Product
LXD-04 is an exclusive sensor for open channel flow, it provides accurate level reading. SF-500S provides a variety of weirs and flumes formulations so it can be used in different applications. The measured flow information is saved in the memory of SF-500S and it can be downloaded by USB or transmitted by the digital communication such as RS232, RS485 or Modbus.
Page 10: Principle Of Operation
The running time is converted into the distance and it is converted the level. The measured level is also converted into flow rate according to the selected primary measurement device of SF-500S. D=(C•T)/2 D: DISTANCE...
Page 11: Specification
2. Specification SF-500S (Controller) Measurement Method Ultrasonic non-contacting Measurement Range 0.00m /h~ 200,000.00m Accuracy 0.2% of F.S Resolution Damping Rate 0.1m/min - 100m/min adjustable Data Logging Period Maximum 672 days (1hr interval) Output Analog Two Analog 4~20mA, max 750Ω isolated...
Page 12 External Temperature Sensor Type NTC, 10 kΩ Temperature -30℃~ 70℃ (-22℉~ 158℉) Process Connection 1/8” PT IP Rating IP68 Cable RG174 * The Specification is subject to change without prior notice. © IS Technologies Co., Ltd. PAGE 12 / 129...
Page 13: Product Package
USB Connector Cable External Temperature Sensor (Option) • The protection grade of SF-500S is IP65. It is valid before the cable grand whole is made. When the product is delivered to the customers, the cable grand wholes are made before the delivery for user’s convenience.
Page 14 3.2 Sensor Box Package 1” Adapter Test Report (option) LXD-04 Flange(option) Junction Box Pipe (option) (option) • The basic cable length of the sensor is 1 meter. The cable length is subject to change as an option if requested when ordering. ©...
Page 15: Dimension
4. Dimension 4.1 Controller The enclosure material is polycarbonate and the protection grade is IP65. 2) Using the whole in the back of the controller it is mounted on the wall. © IS Technologies Co., Ltd. PAGE 15 / 129...
Page 16 4.2 Sensor LXD-04 Sensor is an exclusive level sensor for SF-500S. Its range is 4meter (13ft). The temperature is compensated by a built-in temperature sensor. The sensor material is PVDF. Before mounting the sensor, check the chemical compatibility chart if the sensor housing material is suitable for it.
Page 18: Iii. Installation
If the products are installed improperly, it may cause malfunction. This is general guide for installing SONDAR products.  Remove the obstacles in the space between the sensor and the measured target such as ladders, limit switches, heating spirals etc.
Page 19: Controller Installation
2. Controller installation 2.1 Environment condition  In a place where ambient temperature is between -20 to +60 ° C (-4℉~ 140℉)  In a place required minimum cable length.  In a place where it can be operated conveniently ...
Page 20 2.2 Installation  Open the controller door and check the four screw holes.  Mark and drill four holes in the mounting wall.  Fasten the screw bolt by a screwdriver and mount the controller.  Check the controller leveled off on the wall. ...
Page 21: Sensor Installation
3. Sensor Installation 3.1 Environment condition  In a place where ambient temperature is between -30 to +70 ° C (-22℉~ 94℉)  Suitable to the housing rating and materials for applications.  In a place where is perpendicular to the measuring target surface 3.2 Dead Zone Dead zone is the area which the ultrasonic sensor can’...
Page 22 3.3 Beam Space Make sure there is no interference on the emitted beam space area such as a limit switch, temperature sensors, and ladders. . Measurement Beam Space(α) distance 0.07m 0.14m 0.21m 0.29m © IS Technologies Co., Ltd. PAGE 22 / 129...
Page 23: Parshall Flume
3.4 Installation 3.4.1 Parshall Flume 2/3 L The sensor must be installed at 2/3 the length (L) of the converging section upstream of the beginning of the throat section. 3.4.2 Weir In the rectangular, triangular, and Cipolletti channels, the sensor should be installed at the top of the channel (Max.
Page 24: Leopold Lagco Flume
3.4.2 Leopold Lagco Flume In the Leopold-Largco Flume, the sensor should be installed at a position distant from Converging Section (corresponding to the distance of measurement point according to Flumes size) Flume Size Measurement Point inches inches 100 ~ 4~12 Measurement Point [mm] Converging •...
Page 26: Iv. Wiring
IV. Wiring 1. Wiring CONTROL TERMINAL BOARD There are 39 terminal blocks inside SF-500S. Make sure that all related equipment is connected with each correct terminal block. © IS Technologies Co., Ltd. PAGE 26 / 129...
Page 27 TRASDUCER SF-500S can use only SENSOR1 channel, SENSOR2 Terminal block is NOT available. • Do not use coaxial cable. • Do not use connect the shield and white transducer wires together • Do not use old version sensors. Connect only the sensors stated in this manual.
Page 28 0.755SQmm. AC Power Terminal DC Power Terminal • When turning on the power of SF-500S for the first time, make sure any connected devices are disabled until all system functions are confirmed and to be operating properly. • The system must be protected by a 10A fuse; otherwise it should be installed in a place where there is a circuit breaker or switch in the building.
Page 29: Temperature Sensor
If the ambient temperature is changed rapidly, an external temperature sensor is recommendable. The external temperature sensor for SF-500S can be purchased if requested when ordering. © IS Technologies Co., Ltd.
Page 30: Analog Output
Analog output mA OUTPUT1 and mA OUTPUT2 are the analog output for level and flow measurement. Make sure that each output is wired to the correct terminal block. Pulse output The measured flow value is converted into pulse. Digital Communication The standard communication type is RS232.
Page 31: Sensor Cable
“White”, “Black” and “Shield” and the cable rug is built at the end of the cable. • Do not use a coaxial cable for extension with SF-500S. The extension cable must be used same specification as LXD Series sensor cable ©...
Page 33: V. Operation
V. Operation 1. Start-up Display When SF-500S is powered on, the screen shows as bellow picture. Item Model Name Firmware Version © IS Technologies Co., Ltd. PAGE 33 / 129...
Page 34: Display
2. Display 2.1 Measuring Mode There are 3 different display types in Measuring mode. Switch through different display by using up and down buttons. DISPLAY A It shows the current flow measurement value 2) It shows the relay currently wired. 3) It shows total flow.
Page 35 DISPALY B All the factors displayed are the same as those shown DISPLAY A. DISPLAY B shows two sensors measurement at the same time. When only SENSOR1 is wired, DISPLAY B isn’ t shown. It shows today’s date and current time 2) It shows instant flow value.
Page 36 Echo Trend DISPLAY It shows the echo waveform received by sensor. 2) It shows the damping rate. The Setting Level is as below. • SLOW • NORMAL • FAST • VERY FAST 3) It shows the measurement value currently measured. 4) It shows the sensor condition.
Page 37: Communication Setup
2.2 Programming Mode Programming Mode is to be set the menus for measurement. Programming Mode can be switched by [ MENU] button in measuring mode. It shows as the picture as below. LEVEL This menu is for detail parameter setup of level measurement. FLOW This menu is for detail parameter setup of flow measurement.
Page 38 This menu is for system setting NAVIGATION This menu allows for quick access to specific menus directly by entering the preset menu number. Refer to the menu list of SF-500S. * The menu list is page95. © IS Technologies Co., Ltd.
Page 39: Buttons
3. Buttons SF-500S has 6 buttons to operate the system and to setup the menus. • Measuring mode and Programming Mode is switched by [MENU] button. • Select a menu in Programming Mode. • Complete menu setting • Move up menus or change the parameters on each menu.
Page 40 • Return to the previous category • Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers. • Return to the next category • Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers. • If you press [ENTER] button, after changing the value in Program Mode, every time the user is asked whether the changed value is saved or not.
Page 42: Vi. Programming
VI. Programming 1. LEVEL QUICK SETUP is the menus frequently used. Parameters can be set conveniently in short time. UNIT This menu is to select the unit of the value being measured. - Unit Selection: mm, cm, m, in, yd, ft **Round off the numbers to two decimal places ©...
Page 43 2) TEMP UNIT This menu is to select the unit of ambient temperature being measured. - Measuring range: mm, cm, m, in, yd, ft 3) EMPTY This menu is for setting the distance between the bottom of the sensor and the bottom of the measured storage when there is empty.
Page 44 6) TX POWER This menu is for adjusting the strength of the transmission signal output from the ultrasonic sensor. By using the function that adjusts the intensity of the ultrasonic wave generated form the sensor, this product is applicable for the various environments.
Page 45 9) TEMP TYPE This is the menu for selecting the type of the temperature value used in the ultrasonic distance measurement. • INSIDE: Use the temperature sensor that is built inside the sensor for ultrasonic measuring. • OUTSIDE: Use the value of the external temperature sensor for ultrasonic measuring.
Page 46 SOUND SPEED This menu is for setting the sound speed value of the environment used. Please enter 331.5 in general. (in the air) If this product is operated in other gases, please enter the sound speed value of the corresponding gas when the temperature is 0 ℃.
Page 47 2. FOW Set the detail menu for flow parameters. FLOW UNIT This menu is to select the unit of the flow value being measured. Flow Rate Total Flow ㎥/h ㎥㎥/d ㎥ l/min KL(Kilo Liter) GPM(US) gal[US] GPM(UK) gal[UK] MGD[US] MG[US] MGD[US] MG[UK]...
Page 48 • When the weir or flume is selected, the current value and relay are changed according to the selected weir or flume. Selected device is marked by “*” Parshall Flume Parshall Maximum height Parshall Maximum height Flume [mm] Flume [mm] 1 in 1 ft 2 in...
Page 49 Rect. Suppressed Rect. Maximum height Rect. Maximum height Suppressed [mm] Suppressed [mm] 1 ft 4 ft 1.5 ft 5 ft 2 ft 6 ft 2.5 ft 8 ft 1200 3 ft 10 ft 1500 Rect. Contracted Rect. Maximum height Rect. Maximum height Contracted [mm]...
Page 50 V-Notch Weir [ Type: 22.5°/ 30°/ 45°/ 60°/ 90°/ 120°] Cipoletti Weir Cipoletti Maximum height Cipoletti Maximum height Weir [mm] Weir [mm] 1 ft 4 ft 1.5 ft 5 ft 2 ft 6 ft 2.5 ft 8 ft 1200 3 ft 10 ft 1500 ©...
Page 51 Leopold Lagco Flume Leopold Leopold Maximum height Maximum height Lagco Lagco [mm] [mm] Flume Flume 4" 15" 6" 18" 8" 21" 10" 24" 12" 30" Palmer Bowlus Flume Palmer Palmer Maximum Hight Maximum Heght Bowlus Bowlus [mm] [mm] Flume Flume 4"...
Page 52 H Flume Maximum Height Maximum Height H Flume H Flume [mm] [mm] 0.5H 4.5 H 1370 0.75H 0.4 HS 1.0 H 0.6 HS 1.5 H 0.8 HS 2.0 H 1.0 HS 2.5 H 3.0 HS 3.0 H 4.0 HS 1220 TRAPEZOIDAL Flume TRAPEZOIDAL Maximum height...
Page 53 DIY Curve/Special This menu is used for measurement of flow rate, regardless of the type of device. • DIY Curve: This option equally divides the known level-based flow rate into 10 parts and measures the flow rate according to change of level. •...
Page 54 3) LOW CUT VALUE This is the menu to set minimum measurable flow rate. Those below this value will be treated as "0". The initial value is 0.00m3/h (0.00 gal/m). (Setting range: 0.00 ~ Max. Flow Rate, Unit: 0.01m3/h (0.01 gal/m)). 4) HIGH CUT VALUE This is the menu to set maximum measurable flow rate.
Page 55 6) FLOW RATIO This menu is to revise the output of flow rate that are measured in arbitrary ratio by user. This menu also can be used for weight conversion, error correction. Display & Output = Measured value x FLOW RATE (Setting range: 0.001~ 9.999) e.g.
Page 56: Relay
3. RELAY RELAY1~3 DETAIL FUNCTION This menu is for selecting RELAY use state. • NONE: Not use this RELAY • LIMIT: Operate each RELAY depending on the value of the ON / OFF. • ALTERNATE: Operate RELAY in sequence on the basis of the measured value and the ON / OFF POINT value of the group that has been set.
Page 57 2) ON POINT This menu is for setting a point that RELAY is ON. If OFF POINT is less than ON POINT, RELAY become ON when the measured value is bigger than ON POINT. If OFF POINT is bigger than ON POINT, RELAY become ON when the measured value is less than ON POINT.
Page 58: Current Output
4. CURRENT OUTPUT This menu is for setting that is needed to convert the measured value to current output. INPUT TYPE This menu is for selecting the measurement of Level or Flow. 2) 4mA POINT SET This menu is to set 4mA. ©...
Page 59 3) 20mA POINT SET This menu is to set 20mA. 4) FAIL SAFE CURRENT This menu is for setting the operation of the current output when an error occurs. • 3.8Ma • HOLD • 22mA 5) CURRENT SIMULATION This menu is that displays the output of CURRENT OUTPUT SENSOR1 and SENSOR2 as selected value.
Page 60 6) CURRENT SIMULATION This function can simulate the cable connection status and the current output between the central control room and this device. When you move to the CURRENT SIMULATION menu, the measuring process is stopped and the current output becomes initialized to 0. OUTPUT 1 When you select a value of the Current Output 1and 2, it is output by the value of the corresponding current.
Page 61: Pulse Output
5. PULSE OUTPUT FUNCTION It is the menu for selection of pulse output use. • DISABLE: PULSE OUTPUT is not used. • ENABLE: PULSE OUTPUT is used. 2) PULSE WIDTH This is a Menu to set the width of the pulse that one pulse is output depending on the flow rate value that has been set at the PULSE VALUE..
Page 62: Communication Setup
6. COMMUNICATION SETUP RS-232 SETUP This menu is for selecting the RS-232 use state. • ENABLE / DISABLE BAUDRATE This menu is for selecting the transmission speed of RS-232. • 4800 bps • 9600 bps • 14400 bps • 19200 bps •...
Page 63 • 7 bit • 8 bit (default) PROTOCOL This menu is for selecting the protocol of the measurement data that is output by RS-232. • SONDAR • BKCM • Modbus – RTU • Modbus–ASCII 2) RS-485 SETUP © IS Technologies Co., Ltd.
Page 64: Logging Setup
7. LOGGING SETUP This menu is for setting LOGGING PERIOD, LOGGING ERASE, USB LOGGING. LOGGING PERIOD This menu is for setting the Logging period of measurement data. • NONE • 10 SEC • 1 MINUTE • 5 MINUTE • 10 MINUTE •...
Page 65 2) LOGGING ERASE If you select LOOGING ERASE, Screen will be displayed as shown in [ Figure 6- 25] . By selecting OK, it initializes the saved logging. 3) USB LOGGING When USB is connected, screen will be displayed as shown in [ Figure 6-26] . By selecting OK, it transfers logging data to USB as EXCEL file.
Page 66: System Setup
8. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM INFO This menu is for showing system information. • Version: Firmware version • SYSTEM ID: System ID for SONDAR protocol • UNIT: Measurement unit selected by a user © IS Technologies Co., Ltd. PAGE 66 / 129...
Page 67 2) SYSTEM ID 3) SYSTEM ID This menu is for setting the SYSTEM ID to be used for SONDAR Protocol. • Setting range: 0 ~ 99 4) Modbus ID This menu is for setting the Slave ID required when using Modbus Protocol.
Page 68 6) PASSWORD This menu is for setting a password by its user. No password is set at the factory. After you set a password, you must enter the password each time there is a menu change. • Password setting range: 0000~9999 •...
Page 69 This menu is for setting the time for then alarm when the device malfunctions or there is no receiving signal. • [Default setting: 300sec, Setting range: 20 ~ 999sec] 9) SETTING BACKUP This menu is for saving the menu setting value by user. When user select menu, screen will be displayed as shown in picture below.
Page 70 10) RESET MASTER RESET This menu is for resetting the device that is currently operating. If you select MASTER RESET function, the device will be initialized as default setting. USER R This menu is for resetting the device that is currently operating. If you select USER RESET, the device will be initialized as menu value that is stored at SETTING BACKUP.
Page 71 9. NAVIGATION This menu allows for quick access to specific menus directly by entering the preset menu number. Refer to the menu list of SF-500S. Ex) If you want to move to the menu of LOGGING PERIOD, please enter menu number...
Page 73: Vii. Maintenance
 Rating power supply is approved. 1. Battery The battery which is equipped on the main board of SF-500S is CR-2032 from Maxwell Co. The normal product life is around 10 years but it is subject to change by the environment and operating condition. The life can be shortened.
Page 74: Firmware Upgrading
ENTER key and turn on the power. Firmware can be downloaded now. • There are two different types of Firmware version for SF-500S. One is for Serial Version and the other is for Mod-bus version. It is distinguished by the firmware name. If the alphabet is “M” it is for Mod-bus version and if the alphabet is “S”, it is for RS 232...
Page 75: Warranty Period
1. There is no Firmware file in the USB memory. 2. The downloaded firmware isn’t SF-500Ss 4. Warranty Period Warranty period is 3 years for SF-500S but if the problem is caused by user’ s fault or misuse, the repair charge will be incurred. 5. Repair Service When some problem is occurred in SF-500S, the error code displays on the screen, it shows what the problem is.
Page 77: Viii. Trouble Shooting
VIII. Trouble shooting When some problem is occurred in SF-500S, the error code displays on the screen, it shows what the problem is. The error code information can be founded by scanning QR Code inside the controller door. ERROR CODE LIST...
Page 78 E1101 This error appears when sensor1 is not connected to the terminal or if it is connected to the terminal incorrectly. Please proceed as follows to solve this problem. When the sensor doesn’t make sound radiation (１) Please check that you can hear the sound emitted from the ultrasonic sensor.
Page 79 When the sensor makes sound radiation (５) If you can hear the sound emitted from the ultrasonic sensor, please check the strength of the transmitted signal at the Echo Trend graph on the screen. You can suspect a faulty sensor if the transmitted signal is weak or received signal shows lower waveform than the Threshold value.
Page 80 E2101 This error appears when sensor2 is not connected to the terminal or if it is connected to the terminal incorrectly. Please proceed as follows to solve this problem. Processing method is the same as the E1101. （Please refer to Page _） E0101 This error appears when sensor1 and sensor2 are not connected to the terminal or...
Page 81 E1102 This error appears when the built-in temperature sensor in sensor1 is not operating properly. The value of the temperature on the screen could be displayed abnormally. Please proceed as follows to solve this problem. When the sensor doesn’t make sound radiation (１) Please check that you can hear the sound emitted from the ultrasonic sensor.
Page 82 When the sensor makes sound radiation (５) If you can hear the sound emitted from the ultrasonic sensor, please check the color of the sensor cable (black & shield) that connected to the terminal block. If it is not connected correctly, please re-assemble according to the color.
Page 83 E2102 This error appears when the built-in temperature sensor in sensor2 is not operating properly. The value of the temperature on the screen could be displayed abnormally. Please proceed as follows to solve this problem. Processing method is the same as the E1102. （Please refer to Page 83） E0102 This error appears when the built-in temperature sensor in sensor1 and sensor2 are not operating properly.
Page 84 E0401 This error appears when an external thermometer that connected to the controller is not operating properly. Please proceed as follows to solve this problem. When the temperature type is selected incorrectly in the menu (１) If you select “OUTSIDE” on the TEMP TYPE when setting the menu of the sensor, the value is measured based on the temperature value that measured by the external temperature sensor.
Page 85 (３) Please check that the sensor cable is properly connected on the terminal at the exact position. If you find a problem, please connect the sensor cable properly. (４) If the problem has not been solved yet even though you have confirmed the process above (2) and (3), please contact our service center or your local dealer.
Page 86: Memory Reset
E0201 This error appears when the flash memory inside controller is not operating properly. Please proceed as follows to solve the problem. Logging data Recovery If the flash memory is defective, it is difficult to recover the stored data. For the recovery of the lost data, you will need to send the product to our service center for repair.
Page 87 E0202 (１) This error appears when the EEPROM memory inside controller is not operating properly. Please proceed as follows to solve the problem. (２) Please contact our service center immediately. Do not attempt to fix it yourself (EEPROM memory stores the important information about the product and cannot be handled by non-experts.
Page 88 E1204 This error appears when the received signal from sensor1 is abnormal. “LE” will be flashing on the screen. Please proceed as follows to solve the problem. (１) Check the installation position of the sensor (２) Please check the strength of the received signal at the Echo Trend graph on the screen.
Page 89 Adjust settings menu corresponding to the measurement object (６) Please check if the measurement object is the ultrasonic absorber (foam, sludge). If it is, the received signal is attenuated than normal condition. Please adjust TX POWER, RX GAIN, and Threshold value at menu [ 211] to set an appropriate status for your environment.
Page 90 (８) Check the bottom distance setting (９) Please check that the value of the EMPTY has been set within the range. (１０) If the problem keeps occurring, please contact our service center or your local dealer. E2204 This error appears when the signal from sensor2 is not received normally. “LE” will be flashing on the screen.
Page 91 E0204 This error appears when the signals from sensor1 and sensor2 are abnormal. “LE” will be flashing on the screen. Please proceed as follows to solve the problem. Processing method is the same as the E1204. （Please refer to Page 88） ©...
Page 93: Appendix A. Sf-500S Menu List
APPENDIX A. SF-500S Menu List ℃ ℉ ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° © IS Technologies Co., Ltd. PAGE 93 / 129...
Page 98: Appendix B. Rs-232/Rs-485 Protocol
APPENDIX B. RS-232/RS-485 Protocol 1. SONDAR Protocol 1.1 Data Output Format Data format is ASCII and the Data information is as follows. Data field DATA START SYSTEM ID YEAR Byte number Data Data field YEAR MONTH Byte number Data Data field...
Page 99 1.2 Data SYSTEM ID YEAR/MONTH/DAY/MINUTE/SECOND MEASUREMENT UNIT UNIT LEVEL FLOW RATE TOTAL FLOW ㎥/h ㎥ Meter ㎥/h ㎥ Centimeter ㎥/h ㎥ Millimeter Feet GPM[US] gal[US] Inch GPM[US] gal[US] yard GPM[US] gal[US] 4) LEVEL 5) FLOW RATE 6) TOTAL FLOW 7) TEMPERATURE UNIT UNIT ℃...
Page 100 2. Modbus 2.1 Modbus DATA Register Table SF-500S provides Modbus RTU frame format and Modbus ASCII frame format. All data register codes are read holding registers. Modbus ID can be set from 1 to 247. (Relevant menu SYSTEM SETUP(8000) > SYSTEM ID > MODBUS ID)
Page 101 Distance, Level, Flow Rate, Total Flow Request Data Request Function Code Register Offset Quantity 0 X 03 0 X 8000 0 X 0002 0 X 03 0 X 8012 0 X 0002 0 X 03 0 X 8014 0 X 0002 0 X 03 0 X 8016 0 X 0002...
Page 103: Appendix C. Flow Reader
Port : RS232 port (when receiving the data from the control board through RS232) 2. Installation Installing program file The file is provided by the supplied CD or internet (www.sondar.com). Click the FlowReader Installer.msi. 2) Installing Process Select the options in each process and click the [Next] button.
Page 104 3) Running Program The directory “IS Technology” is created in the computer. Click the SONDAR FlowReader. 3. Initial Display © IS Technologies Co., Ltd. PAGE 104 / 129...
Page 105: File Menu
The flow data format is CSV. This menu is to open the CSV files. 4.2 Save This menu is to save the flow data from SF-500S when it is connected with RS232 port. The data is saved as CSV format. File name is made by the user.
Page 106 4.4. Print This menu is to print the selected file or the data from the device. Data To Print It is selection of data range such as Level, Volume,Temperature, Raw data, and Event Data. Level, Volume and Temperature are printed always horizontally. 2) Page Setting It is selection of paper size, layout, margin width etc.
Page 107 5. View 5.1 RAW Data This menu is to view the raw data from the device. Time It shows the time when the data was logged. The format is Year-Month-Day Hour:Minute:Second. 2) Level It shows the level data by selected unit in the program. 3) FlowRate It shows the instant flow rate by selected unit in the program.
Page 108 Flow Unit Total Flow Unit m3/h m3/d l/min KL(Kilo Liter) ft3/s GPM[US] gal[US] GPM[UK] gal[UK] MGD[US] MG[US] MGD[US] MG[UK] 5) Temperature It shows the temperature when the data were logged. If there was some problem to log the temperature, it shows “- - -.“ 6) Event Data It shows the event data.
Page 109: Trouble Shooting
Click the YES button, download .net Framework 3.5 from Microsoft homepage. Reinstall FlowReader program. OPEN IF the file is not suitable for the SW, the error message shows as below. Check the file if it is log file from SF-500S. © IS Technologies Co., Ltd. PAGE 109 / 129...
Page 110 When it isn’t connected with device correctly, the error message shows as the picture in right side. Check the menu; Communication Setup(6100) of SF-500S. It must be as follows. USE:ENABLE, PROTOCOL:SONDAR. Check the Baurate of SF-500 and the Baudrate of the FlowReader.
Page 112: Appendix D. Flow Charts
APPENDIX D. Flow Charts 1. Parshall Flume LEVEL FLOW RATE [m3/h] [㎝] 1" 2" 3" 6" 9" 1.5ft 10ft 12ft 12.0 17.3 14.0 18.5 26.9 35.0 50.9 12.1 19.7 26.0 37.9 49.5 72.1 16.1 26.0 34.4 50.2 65.7 96.0 125.5 154.6 10.4 20.5...
Page 113 LEVEL FLOW RATE [m3/h] [㎝] 1" 2" 3" 6" 9" 1.5ft 10ft 12ft 26.9 53.9 79.1 163.4 245.4 320.1 479.0 637.4 953.7 1269.2 1584.2 1898.6 2526.7 3112.8 3695.4 28.6 57.1 83.8 173.4 260.0 339.1 507.6 675.8 1011.8 1347.1 1682.0 2016.4 2684.6 3306.6 3925.4...
Page 114 LEVEL FLOW RATE [m3/h] [㎝] 1" 2" 3" 6" 9" 1.5ft 10ft 12ft 997.0 1291.2 1960.4 2637.7 4004.8 5388.5 6781.7 8187.5 11016.3 13485.3 16009.1 1116.7 1445.4 2197.1 2958.8 4497.6 6057.0 7628.1 9214.8 12409.6 15182.9 18024.4 1241.0 1605.4 2443.0 3292.8 5010.8 6753.6 8510.8 10286.7...
Page 115 2. Rect. Suppressed LEVEL FLOW RATE [m3/h] [㎝] 1.5ft 2.5ft 10ft 22.55 33.83 45.11 56.39 67.66 90.22 112.77 135.32 180.43 225.54 29.65 44.47 59.30 74.12 88.94 118.59 148.24 177.89 237.18 296.48 37.36 56.04 74.72 93.40 112.08 149.44 186.80 224.16 298.89 373.61 45.65 68.47...
Page 116 LEVEL FLOW RATE [m3/h] [㎝] 1.5ft 2.5ft 10ft 1588.79 2118.39 2647.98 3177.58 4236.77 5295.96 1647.27 2196.36 2745.45 3294.54 4392.72 5490.89 1706.45 2275.26 2844.08 3412.90 4550.53 5688.16 1766.32 2355.09 2943.87 3532.64 4710.19 5887.73 1826.88 2435.84 3044.79 3653.75 4871.67 6089.59 2517.48 3146.85 3776.22 5034.96 6293.70...
Page 117 3. Rect. Contracted FLOW RATE [m3/h] LEVEL [㎝] 1.5ft 2.5ft 10ft 21.81 33.09 44.37 55.65 66.92 89.48 112.03 134.58 179.69 224.80 28.48 43.30 58.13 72.95 87.78 117.42 147.07 176.72 236.02 295.31 35.64 54.33 73.01 91.69 110.37 147.73 185.09 222.45 297.17 371.89 43.25 66.07...
Page 118 FLOW RATE [m3/h] LEVEL [㎝] 1.5ft 2.5ft 10ft 1063.54 1299.81 1772.36 2244.91 2717.45 3662.55 4607.64 1348.23 1839.56 2330.88 2822.20 3804.84 4787.49 1397.07 1907.41 2417.75 2928.09 3948.77 4969.45 1446.31 1975.91 2505.50 3035.10 4094.29 5153.49 1495.94 2045.03 2594.12 3143.21 4241.39 5339.57 1545.96 2114.77 2683.59 3252.40...
Page 119 4. V-Notch Weir LEVEL FLOW RATE [m3/h] LEVEL FLOW RATE [m3/h] [㎝] 22.5° 30° 45° 60° 90° 120° [㎝] 22.5° 30° 45° 60° 90° 120° 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.09 31.0 52.85 71.25 110.07 153.45 265.86 460.47 0.06 0.08 0.12 0.16 0.28...
Page 120 5. Cipoletti Weir FLOW RATE [m3/h] LEVEL [㎝] 1.5ft 2.5ft 10ft 22.80 34.21 45.61 57.01 68.41 91.23 114.06 136.81 182.46 228.05 29.98 44.97 59.95 74.95 89.92 119.93 149.93 179.85 239.86 299.77 37.78 56.67 75.55 94.45 113.32 151.13 188.94 226.63 302.25 377.76 46.15 69.24...
Page 121 FLOW RATE [m3/h] LEVEL [㎝] 1.5ft 2.5ft 10ft 1490.20 1987.42 2484.64 2980.39 3974.84 4967.81 1547.88 2064.35 2580.82 3095.75 4128.69 5160.10 1606.28 2142.24 2678.20 3212.57 4284.48 5354.81 1665.41 2221.09 2776.78 3330.81 4442.18 5551.90 1725.24 2300.89 2876.54 3450.48 4601.77 5751.36 1785.77 2381.61 2977.46 3571.54 4763.23...
Page 122 6. Leopold Lagco Flume LEVEL FLOW RATE [m3/h] [㎝] 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 15" 18" 21" 24" 30" 0.44 0.64 0.84 1.04 1.24 1.54 1.83 2.12 2.40 2.97 0.82 1.20 1.58 1.95 2.33 2.88 3.42 3.96 4.50 5.57 1.27 1.87 2.47 3.05...
Page 123 LEVEL FLOW RATE [m3/h] [㎝] 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 15" 18" 21" 24" 30" 23.0 196.31 233.57 270.56 307.29 380.10 24.0 209.67 249.47 288.98 328.21 405.96 25.0 223.34 265.73 307.82 349.60 432.43 26.0 237.31 282.35 327.07 371.47 459.48 27.0 251.58 299.33 346.73...
Page 124 7. Palmer Bowlus Flume FLOW RATE [m3/h] LEVEL [㎝] 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 15" 18" 21" 24" 30" 0.30 0.40 0.48 0.55 0.63 0.71 0.82 0.91 0.98 1.06 0.63 0.83 1.01 1.16 1.32 1.50 1.71 1.91 2.06 2.23 1.07 1.41 1.71 1.96...
Page 125 FLOW RATE [m3/h] LEVEL [㎝] 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 15" 18" 21" 24" 30" 21.0 164.97 187.81 214.31 238.44 257.51 278.65 22.0 204.50 233.35 259.62 280.39 303.41 23.0 221.83 253.13 281.63 304.16 329.12 24.0 239.80 273.63 304.44 328.79 355.78 25.0 258.40 294.86...
Page 126 8. H Flume LEVEL FLOW RATE [m3/h] [㎝] 0.5H 0.75H 1.0H 1.5H 2.0H 2.5H 3.0H 4.5H 0.4HS 0.6HS 0.8HS 1.0HS 3.0HS 4.0HS 2.86 3.39 3.90 4.97 6.08 5.97 8.16 11.24 1.19 1.41 1.59 1.88 16.08 19.95 4.24 4.93 5.61 7.02 8.47 8.53 11.21...
Page 127 FLOW RATE [m3/h] LEVEL [㎝] 0.5H 0.75H 1.0H 1.5H 2.0H 2.5H 3.0H 4.5H 0.4HS 0.6HS 0.8HS 1.0HS 3.0HS 4.0HS 36.0 313.42 333.31 354.92 373.38 434.47 713.84 792.38 37.0 333.85 354.88 377.45 396.26 459.92 757.35 839.25 38.0 355.06 377.28 400.81 419.95 486.21 802.38 887.69...
Page 128 9. TRAPEZOIDAL Flume FLOW RATE [m3/h] FLOW RATE [m3/h] LEVEL LEVEL 3.0' 2" 45° 12" 45° 2.0' 3.0' 2" 45° 12" 45° 2.0' [㎝] [㎝] 60°V 60°V 60°V 60°V SRCRC 60°V 60°V 60°V 60°V SRCRC SRCRC SRCRC 0.249 0.249 0.216 18.0 0.386 0.340...
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