Do you have a question about the FLOWSIC100 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Mohammed
April 14, 2025
We have this type of transducer (Flse100-exe) installed at the gas outlet in one of our oil fields. Following a maintenance procedure, the technician cleaned the transducers but unfortunately forgot how to properly align them during reinstallation.
We kindly request your support in providing guidance on the correct alignment.
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Mr. Anderson
April 14, 2025
To properly align the SICK FLOWSIC100 transducer during reinstallation:
1. On horizontal ducts, install the sender/receiver units slightly inclined (about 1–2°) from horizontal to prevent condensate from entering. 2. For type FLSE100-PR, maintain specified angles: 1–2° inclination for horizontal ducts and 45° for vertical ducts. 3. Ensure the transducers are positioned at the correct distance (based on duct diameter) and aligned so both cursors are in the same position. 4. For cross-duct types (e.g., FLSE100-EXS), use guide and kink lines marked on the strip to determine nozzle positions.
Correct alignment ensures accurate measurement and prevents sensor damage.
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Setting "Maintenance" mode ..........127 4.2.2 Setting the system data parameters on the FLOWSIC100 sensor ... . . 127 4.2.3 Setting the check cycle parameters .
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MCU control unit............176 6.3.4 Cooling air supply in connection box for FLOWSIC100 M-AC and H-AC..179 6.3.5 Junction box for connection cable .
Intended use 1. 1 Purpose of the device The FLOWSIC100 measuring system is designed for no-contact measurement of the gas flow rate and temperature or of the volume flow. Correct use Use the device only as described in these Operating Instructions. The manufacturer bears no responsibility for any other use.
Hazard through electrical equipment 1.3.2 The FLOWSIC100 measuring system is an item of electrical equipment designed for use in industrial high-voltage systems. Make sure the power supply is switched off before working on mains connections or live components. If necessary, replace shock protection measures before reconnecting the power supply.
● Modular design By selecting the right modules, you can combine the components to suit your applica- tion and fulfill a wide range of requirements. As a result, the FLOWSIC100 can be used for very many applications. ● Integrated measurement of the gas flow rate across the duct diameter, independent of the pressure, temperature, and gas composition ●...
(asynchronous). For the cabling, the junction box used to separate the interfaces has to be installed on the master FLSE. The junction box is optional for FLOWSIC100 types PR and S (for longer cable lengths). Fig. 2...
Functional principle 2.2.3 The FLOWSIC100 gas flow rate measuring devices operate according to the principle of ultrasonic transit time difference measurement. Sender/receiver units are mounted on both sides of a duct/pipeline at a certain angle to the gas flow (Fig. 4).
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A detailed description is provided in Section § 2.4, page 44. Path compensation When the FLOWSIC100 is operated with a 2-path configuration, the device runs with an integrated algorithm for automatic "path compensation". During trouble-free operation, gas and sound velocity relations between both measuring paths are recorded and saved.
Calculating and calibrating the volume flow 2.4.1 Volume flow in operating state Acoustic velocity monitors from the FLOWSIC100 series are usually used to determine the volume flow in closed pipes and ducts. The volume flow Q through the representative a.c.
2.4.2 The temperature measurement must be calibrated for exact calculation of the flue-gas temperature with the FLOWSIC100. There are only two cases where this calibration is not necessary: ● Exact knowledge of the sound velocity in the flue gas under standard conditions...
Check cycle 2 . 5 A check cycle can be triggered on the FLOWSIC100 to test whether the device components are functioning correctly. The check cycle can also be triggered automatically (the interval can be set using SOPAS ET) and/or via a digital input ( p. 29, 2.3.3). Any deviations from normal behavior are output as a warning or error.
If the FLOWSIC100 is to be used for official measurements (for example, emission measurements pursuant to BlmSchV), the measuring location should be determined by a legally authorized expert (for example, by means of an expert appraisal of a measuring location authorized in accordance with BlmSchV Articles 26 and 28).
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Assembly and Installation When fitting two flanges with tubes, align both exactly to each other after tacking using a suitable tube (for smaller ducts) or using the SICK adjustment aid (can be provided on loan) (see Fig. 35). Fig. 35...
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553.3 525.4 Matching flanges with tube can be provided by SICK on request (please specify with order). Alternatively, a tube piece with premounted flanges can be ordered from SICK. A tube with suitable diameter can be used to align the flange tubes for face-to-face mounting.
Impact protection for FLSE100-H, HAC, PH and PHS 3.2.9.1 The impact protector option is intended for the use of the FLOWSIC100 in high dust applications with particle sizes >0.5 mm. Installing this component provides effective protection for the surface of the ultrasonic transducer against particle impact.
3.3.1 Carry out the steps described in p. 60, 3.2 before starting installation work. Unless otherwise agreed with SICK or an authorized representative, all of the installation work must be carried out by the plant operator. This includes: Laying all the power supply and signal cables ...
Assembly and Installation Installing the purge air and cooling air reducer option 3.3.2.4 If necessary, install a purge air reducer for FLOWSIC100 PM, PH, PHS or a cooling air reducer for FLOWSIC100 MAC, HAC according to Fig. 51. Purge air unit Fig.
Emergency air supply for device types M-AC and H-AC 3.3.4.1 The "emergency air supply FLOWSIC100 M-AC and H-AC“ is delivered pre-assembled in its subassemblies. ( p. 87, Fig. 56) Fig. 56 Primary pressure set and resulting cooling air volume flow...
( p. 144, 4.3). If the gas temperature determined with the FLOWSIC100 is to be used to scale the volume flow, a calibration with external temperature sensor is necessary in such cases ( p. 144, 4.3).
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Installing the USB driver A special hardware driver is required for communication between SOPAS ET and the FLOWSIC100 visibility measuring system via USB interface. This must be installed on the laptop/PC: Connect the USB interface cable to the PC.
– On the display of the MCU control unit (only for MCU with display option). Setting the system data parameters on the FLOWSIC100 sensor 4.2.2 Open the device file "FLOWSIC100 X (sensor)" and enter the Level 1 password ( p. 125, §99). Set the maintenance mode ( p. 127, §4.2.1).
Checking the signal waveform allows an assessment on the quality of the received ultrasonic signals. To enable the display on the screen, open the device file of the used FLOWSIC100 type. Select the menu "Diagnosis/Sensor Values" in operating mode "Measurement".
Changing the application setting 4.3.1 The FLOWSIC100 supports measuring on two measuring paths at the same time and then calculating and outputting one common measured value p. 14, 2.2.2. This requires 2 sender/receiver units per measuring path or one measuring probe each »Installation«...
To do this, set the measuring system to “Maintenance” mode and enter the Level 1 password. For input, select type FLOWSIC100 in the "Device Catalog" register, field "Detected Devices" ( p. 124, Table 3) and then select subdirectory "Installation Parameters".
Regular maintenance activities can be carried out by the plant operator. These activities must be carried out by qualified persons (as described in Chapter 1) only. If desired, SICK Service or authorized Service support centers can carry out all maintenance work. SICK offers a range of economical maintenance and repair agreements.
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: Use installation angle 60° for high dust contents. : With standard purge air unit. : Fitted with purge air blower 2BH1400 at overpressure > 0.03 bar (contact SICK). : Maximum possible dust concentration depends on the measuring path and gas temperature.
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Do you have a question about the FLOWSIC100 and is the answer not in the manual?
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We have this type of transducer (Flse100-exe) installed at the gas outlet in one of our oil fields. Following a maintenance procedure, the technician cleaned the transducers but unfortunately forgot how to properly align them during reinstallation. We kindly request your support in providing guidance on the correct alignment.
To properly align the SICK FLOWSIC100 transducer during reinstallation:
1. On horizontal ducts, install the sender/receiver units slightly inclined (about 1–2°) from horizontal to prevent condensate from entering.
2. For type FLSE100-PR, maintain specified angles: 1–2° inclination for horizontal ducts and 45° for vertical ducts.
3. Ensure the transducers are positioned at the correct distance (based on duct diameter) and aligned so both cursors are in the same position.
4. For cross-duct types (e.g., FLSE100-EXS), use guide and kink lines marked on the strip to determine nozzle positions.
Correct alignment ensures accurate measurement and prevents sensor damage.
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