Important Information Intended use 1 . 3 Purpose of the device 1.3.1 The FLOWSIC100 Flare measuring system may only be used for measurements of gas velocity, gas volume, mass flows and molecular weight in pipelines. Correct use 1.3.2 General 1.3.2.1 ...
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Important Information Application limitations for use in hazardous area classification Ex zone 1 The following additional regulations are applicable for the use of FLOWSIC100 Flare in applications with Ex zone 1: Ultrasonic probes made of titanium may be used in zone 1 only when risks of ignition arising from impacts or friction on the sensor housing can be ruled out.
1.4.1 Designated users The FLOWSIC100 Flare measuring system may only be installed and operated by skilled technicians who, based on their technical training and knowledge as well as knowledge of the relevant regulations, can assess the tasks given and recognize the hazards involved.
Functional principle 2.1.1 The FLOWSIC100 Flare gas velocity measuring devices operate according to the principle of difference measurement in ultrasonic transit times. On both sides of a pipeline, the sender/receiver units are installed in a certain path angle to the gas flow (→ Fig. 2).
MCUP Junction box An approved explosion-protected junction box (SICK option) is to be used for cabling in Ex zone 2. Cabling in hazardous areas Ex zone 1 may be carried out only with an approved "Exe" junction box or "Ex-d" junction box (not included in SICK scope of delivery).
5 m – cable glands metric M20, M25, NPT ½", NPT ¾", material brass and stainless steel Other connection cables for MCUP (power supply, outputs MCUP etc.) are not in the SICK scope of delivery.
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● Only analog cable Exi of device type FL100 EX-S is approved for ATEX and CSA versions (interconnection of master and slave unit). ● All other cables offered by SICK are only for ATEX/IECEx versions for use in ATEX zone 1 or zone 2 applications.
Meter body option (spoolpiece) 2.2.6 The FLOWSIC100 Flare can also be fitted with an optional spoolpiece to reduce geometric uncertainty of device installation and to simplify assembly. The exact design (nominal diameter, connection, material) always depends on the customer specifications.
Calculation and calibration of volume flow 2.3.1 Volume flow in operating state Generally, the devices of the FLOWSIC100 Flare family are used to determine the volume flow in closed pipelines. The volume flow Q is defined by the representative cross-...
Check cycle 2. 4 The FLOWSIC100 Flare is equipped with an integrated check cycle for automatic functional check of all device components. This check cycle is an approved tool for periodic device inspection according to valid regulations of Continuous Emission Monitoring.
● Uncritical flow inlet conditions requires straight upstream piping > 10 x Di and downstream piping > 5x Di. Manufacturer SICK offers expertise support for an optimal adjustment of the meter for the given inlet and outlet piping conditions.
Isolate the nozzle pipe to reduce dew point underruns (only for low gas temperatures < 100 °C). b) Short inlet and outlet paths (→ pg. 77, Fig. 30) Use the best possible positioning for the measurement path (consult SICK for sup- port). c) Vertical ducts with flow direction from top to bottom The measured value gets a negative sign (output LC display).
Check for correct seating and alignment of the flange gasket after installing the flange bolts, but prior to tightening. Align the meter body of the FLOWSIC100 Flare such that the offsets between inlet pipe, meter body and outlet pipe are minimized.
We therefore recommend fitting the MCUP in a control room (measuring station or similar) to ensure free access to the MCUP. This considerably simplifies communication with FLOWSIC100 Flare in order to set parameters or to locate malfunction or error causes.
– Wire cross-sectional area at least 0.5 mm² (AWG20 to AWG16 max.) – Screen with Cu wire mesh The cable specification above represents the SICK standard cables and does not take into account any special requirements for cabling in hazardous areas. The plant operator is responsible, that all used cables comply with valid regulations and guidelines for cabling in hazardous areas at his plant.
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Assembly and Installation Cable glands ● Cable glands for non-ex, ATEX Zone 2 and ATEX Zone 1 are offered by SICK as acces- sories for the following components: – FLSE100 ATEX Zone 1 without junction box – FLSE100 CSA Cl I, Div1 –...
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”Exi” or a blue cable cov- ering or with blue shrink sleeves on the cable ends or with the SICK item number, at least on the associated packaging. The technical safety data are shown in the Type Examination Cer- tificate.
This work should only be carried out by SICK Service. Possible settings are described in the Service Manual. We recommend to use the SICK Commissioning check list (→ pg. 239, § 6.5) for easy parameter setting.
As an alternative, the driver can also be installed in the Windows control panel using the hardware installation program. NOTICE: Use only USB cabling which is in scope of SICK supply or cable with identical specification. Maximum cable length is 3 m. Longer cable lengths can lead to communication problems.
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SICK support. For flow calibrated 2-path configurations The parameters are individually set by SICK during production of the meter after flow calibration (incl. individual spool piece and transducers). Be careful to not change these parameters, since the individual flow calibration may be affected.
Scheduled maintenance work can be carried out by the plant operator. Only qualified personnel according to Section 1 should be allowed to do the work. If desired, SICK Service or authorized Service support centers can carry out all maintenance work. Any repairs will be made by specialists on-site whenever possible.
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