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3.5 Tool-free removal of the lid ______________________________________________________ 21 3.6 Wiring instructions _____________________________________________________________ 22 3.7 Connection to the protective ground (to be carried out first) ____________________________ 22 3.8 Wiring the Terminals ___________________________________________________________ 22 3.9 USB Connection _______________________________________________________________ 27 NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
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4.4 Analysing and processing data measured on site _____________________________________ 30 4.5 Transferring the data collected to the converter ______________________________________ 31 CHAPTER 5: USING AND CONFIGURING THE Uf 821 ____________________ 32 5.1 Using the Uf 821 ______________________________________________________________ 33 5.2 Main configuration elements _____________________________________________________ 36 5.3 Configuring the Uf 821 __________________________________________________________ 39...
Two cable glands for Eight cable glands for Cable gland the inputs/outputs and the four chords for the power the serial link supply Seal Protective earth Wall Retaining connection mounting screw plate NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
110-240V ac Serial link power supply connection connection RS232/485 Cable hooks Metalwork set back to allow for bending the cables 10-32V dc Protective earth power supply connection connection NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
1.2 Nature of the equipment The Uf 821 is an ultrasonic flow meter used to measure free surface flows using the transit time difference method. The measurement can be taken using an installation with up to 4 ultrasonic measurement chords. (One chord designates the acoustic path between two probes, each alternating between emitting and receiving.
1.7 Communication The Uf 821 has a serial link which can be wired using RS232 or RS485 mode, as well as a USB port. For this communication interface, the standard protocol chosen is the Slave JBUS (MODBUS). This enables the unit to be connected to an instrumentation and control system or to a computer.
The probes (inputs) on the 4-20 mA loop must be powered from an external power supply. 1.9 Ultrasound chords The Uf 821 enables the control of a maximum of 4 ultrasonic chords, or 8 probes. 8 cable glands are provided to pass the probe cables through.
To change a row, select it using or and change the value using or . If no key is pressed for approximately one minute, the Uf 821 automatically returns to "measurement" mode and to the display chosen as priority using "B".
1.15 Cleaning the flow meter The box may be cleaned with water, diluted alcohol or detergent using a sponge or a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive materials or solvents. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
2009 relating to the collection, treatment and disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators in France, Ultraflux delegates the responsibility for financial and also logistical recovery to the user, who will manage their own waste. The separate collection and recycling of your waste at the time of its disposal will help to preserve natural resources and guarantee recycling that is least harmful to the environment and human health.
Should the temperature of the unit rise abnormally, it is recommended to power off the flow meter and call Ultraflux for expert advice. In the event of a fire inside the flow meter, power it off without opening or touching it, then call the competent services in order to secure the premises.
Hazard risk; please refer to the precautions in these user instructions. The unit's protective ground must be connected. Do not throw in the bin. Follow the recycling procedure indicated in these instructions. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
See paragraphs 3.6 & 3.8 on wiring of the above terminal boards. 2.4 Maintenance work on the flow meter Work relating to maintenance on the flow meter must only be carried out by Ultraflux staff (SAV) and using only parts supplied by Ultraflux (*).
Make fixing holes in the wall which should be of sufficiently solid construction. First, attach the wall plate supplied with the unit. The Uf 821 is then mounted on this plate, using the notches provided. Finally, lock the unit vertically against the lower return on the wall plate, using the M4 screw supplied.
120 mm of clear space must be left below the glands to allow for connecting the cables. 3.3 Using the cabinet The Uf 821 enclosure was designed for installation on a wall only, where wiring operations are simpler, and following the order of work given below: Start by fixing the wall mounting plate.
Before removing the lid, it is essential that the Uf 821 is disconnected from the power and that the ribbon cable is also disconnected (ref (A) in the left hand illustration). The ribbon cable must also be re- connected with the power off.
For the ground connection, it is recommended to use a copper braid. When choosing the braid, it is important to adhere to the following rule: Length / Width < 3. At the end of the Uf 821 ground connection contact there should be an M6 stud bolt fitted with appropriate washers and nuts. In all cases, the section of the conductor used must be greater or equal to that of the device's power supply cable conductors (see §3.8.1).
4/20 mA outputs and the ones next to this, to double relay modules. Please refer to the following tables for the wiring to be carried out according to each type of module. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
Function Voltage A (+) Voltage A (-) Voltage B (+) Voltage B (-) 4) Wiring of the relay modules Terminal pin configuration: Function relay A relay A relay B relay B NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
To connect the shielding, it is recommended that the same precautions are followed as for the inputs/outputs and the ultrasonic chords (copper tape). Use shield connection jumpers designed for this purpose. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
3.9 USB Connection Use of the USB port requires the Uf 821's lid to be open beforehand. The lid will be held at the required angle by the stay. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
There are 5 main steps to commissioning a measuring point and these must be followed very carefully. We would also like to remind you that Ultraflux can help with commissioning of your flow meters (for further information on this service, please contact us).
Water level on the water level gauge (day, date and time of operation). 4.3.2 Determining the different levels in relation to the stream For future configuration of your Uf 821, the following measurements need to be taken on site in relation to the water level: ...
All of the data collected previously (points 4.3 and 4.4) must be transferred to the converter. There are two ways you can do this: Using the PC software for your Uf 821 (see Chapter 7), Directly in your Uf 821's interface (see Chapter 5).
5.1 Using the Uf 821 The Uf 821 has a screen and a keypad which can be used to configure and view measurements as they are taken. LEDs indicate the status of the measurement and of the flow meter communication.
If you are on the first page of a menu, pressing "A" causes selection of the last page of the menu. If you are on the last page of the menu, pressing "B" returns you to the first page. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
"Measurement" Mode: After powering on the Uf 821, the machine moves into measurement mode after a few seconds and displays the screen (or page) that was previously selected as priority. To choose this "default" Measurement screen, select and validate it by pressing "B"...
one or more ultrasonic chords, up to four level sensors (which may or may not be provided by Ultraflux). 2) Reference systems used Two reference systems are used: The customer reference system: the one used in measurement mode to display the water level.
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For rather complex sections (e.g. semi-circular outfall sewer with cunette), it is important to surround the discontinuities with two elevations close together. It is not compulsory to define 20 pairs of points. The widths of the unused points may be set to 0. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
the amplitude in the variation of the level (since the probes must be submerged in order to operate) For all of these technical points, consult Ultraflux if necessary. 5.2.2 Number of channels Note: for multi-channel flow meters only, it is possible to define the number of channels to be managed by the flow meter.
ADVANCED SETTINGS: settings for the simulation mode, the special probes, the specific codes for ultrasonic treatment, etc. ECHO DISPLAY: display of the echo signals of the ultrasonic probes. FIRMWARE UPDATE: update the firmware. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
This command is used to reset the flow meter (restoration of factory settings). 3) Confirmation (of reset) The flow meter is reset via a field requiring confirmation (protection against handling errors). NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
Each flow meter can be assigned a label with up to 8 characters (registration number). The position of the current character is chosen using the ▼ and ▲ keys. To scroll through the characters, use the < and > keys. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
The flow meter automatically returns to the Measurement screens after approximately one minute. The modified settings will then be taken into account. This avoids the risk of forgetting to exit "Configuration" mode and needing to do further operations to return to "Measurement" mode. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
(in metres) between the faces of the two probes, the projected length (axis diameter) with regard to the axis of the channel or the river, the height compared to H0. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
If the value of S0 is negative, the value of S0 is deducted from the section and it is considered that so long as the wetted section is smaller than S0, the flow is null (silting). The aim is to simulate silting of the channel. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
1) Number of level measurements The Uf 821 can be used to manage up to four level measurements. The menu below is used to select, for each level, the input channel which corresponds to the level measurement (for example, a 4-20 mA input): The measurement used to calculate the flow rate (priority measurement) is level 1.
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The deepest section is marked by the bottom of the channel or the river and by elevation no. 1, The sections describing the hydraulic profile are fully independent of the sections describing the measurement section. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
Starting with the lowest elevation (Pt1), specify for each section the upper elevation of the section and the corresponding hydraulic coefficient. Comments: The elevation of point no. 20 must be greater than the maximum foreseeable level, For a given section, the velocity must be roughly constant. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
When the level is below the lowest chord, the flow cannot be measured using ultrasound. It can however be estimated using a linear interpolation curve with 4 points, or by self-learning (automatic regression). Velocity Height NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
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The flow meter will then estimate what the height/velocity curve could be, taking into account the measuring points. A coefficient can then be defined which will be used until the flow meter takes new measurements. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
(mutually agreed by both parties). Upon request and before dispatch, totalizer reset can be authorised. On site, only an Ultraflux representative will be able to reset the totalizers. To reset a totalizer (if authorised): 1.
Relay. The menu only appears if inputs or outputs are installed on the flow meter. To install additional inputs/outputs, please contact Ultraflux to find out the specifications of all available inputs/outputs. 1) Current input and voltage input module The possible options are: ...
The possible options are: OFF: deactivated, PT100-PT1000 mode 2-, 3- or 4-wire (for further details, contact Ultraflux). Define: the type of sensor, Pt 100 or Pt 1000, the type of assembly, 2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire, the value of the filter and the memory, any offset.
Closed: The relay is on if the Uf 821 is powered on, and off if it is not powered on. This choice therefore allows the relay to be used to detect the presence of the power supply (positive safety).
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(function) and the chapter items (value). the value corresponding to 0 Hz. the value corresponding to 1 kHz. the value in the event of a fault. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
10 mins, 15 mins, 30 mins, 1 hr, 2 hrs, 6 hrs, 12 hrs and 24 hrs. 6) Logger autonomy This field cannot be edited and indicates the logger's remaining autonomy. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
Time (s) The vertical lines (blue) correspond to the triggering of records of the logger. If the variation of the flow is greater than the configured threshold, the logger forces a recording. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
The measurement is taken the first time the alternation that crosses this threshold reaches 0. The ultrasound path duration delta is indicated in the bottom left hand corner (not taking into account the ∆ T0). NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
The flow measurement is then given as faulty if there is still no new valid flow measurement. Time Configured storage time NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
20 seconds, give the time constant a value of 40 or 60 s. However, you must ensure that the time constant is not too large, since this would risk masking significant events. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
This minimum immersion depends on the frequency used and the length of the acoustic path. Comment: The immersion depth of the probes is counted from the central plane of a chord. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
Using the maximum gain parameter, you can limit the gain so that the unwanted acoustic noise does not disrupt the operation of the flow meter. Important: It is highly recommended to contact Ultraflux before modifying these settings. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
0 and 2 times the indicated value. To simulate the level, go to the input/output settings and change the simulation value in the input corresponding to the level measurement (see chapter dedicated to inputs/outputs). NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
2) Special probes It may be necessary in certain cases to define a probe which is not referenced in the list of Ultraflux probes. Before using this option, it is highly recommended to contact Ultraflux. To use probes other than Ultraflux probes, use the "special probes" function.
(the higher the gain, the more difficult it is to obtain a measurement), QI quality index (100% indicates a very good measurement, 0% indicates that the measurement is not possible). NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
This page indicates the status of the logger and the last recording made. 7) Events These pages are used to find out whether there is a problem on the flow meter and to localise it in order to resolve it. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
The information on the different "Measurement" mode pages is used to check the consistency of your measurement. The gain and QI (quality index) values also tell you about the quality of your measurement. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
6.1 Principle Each Uf 821 includes a miniature PLC. This PLC allows Ultraflux to easily install additional features for this flow meter. On request, Ultraflux can quickly integrate a new feature for your Uf 821. 6.2 Application example 6.2.1 Water temperature calculation The water temperature can be determined from its celerity (via a calculation).
The program is run by double-clicking the icon associated with the software and placed on the desktop, or by selecting the program via Start \ Programs \ Ultraflux \ software corresponding to your flow meter. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
7.1.2 Connecting the flow meter to the PC To connect the Uf 821 to the PC, you must connect the lead provided (serial link or USB cable). The exchanges are made in the JBus/ModBus protocol, the PC being master and the Uf 821, identified by its number, being the slave.
(Excel by default, if this is installed on your computer). It also includes a "Autosearch" button used to automatically detect the presence of an Ultraflux flow meter. Comment: To use the serial link, the transmission speed can be set from 300 to 115,200 bauds, the fastest speed being preferable, especially for data-logger downloads.
7.1.6 File menu The File menu allows you to open a saved file ("Open" command), or prepare a settings file offline ("New" command). Once the file has been saved, you can export it to a Uf 821. 7.1.7 Measurement window The measurement window is opened using the Dialogue/Measurement command.
2) "General" tab This tab displays the main measurement information: graph of the measurement, point value for the flow and the flow velocity, totalizers. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
This tab displays the main information about the measurement channel: value of flow, flow velocity, section and height of water. It also provides information concerning the measurement chords. Comment: There are as many tabs as there are channels configured. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
"Function" tab: definition of the engine input constants accessible to the user (when a function is located in the engine). "Advanced" tab: definition of the Advanced operating mode. "Inputs/outputs" tab: definition of the input/output settings (including the 4-20 mA inputs for the Level inputs). NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
(see Chapter 5). The software allows the date and time of the Uf 821 to be synchronised with the date and time of the host PC: select the option "Synchronise with PC time" before saving the settings on the flow meter.
4) "Totalizers" tab (in the "General" drop-down menu) The screenshot below shows an example of settings in Advanced mode. All of the parameters displayed below are described previously in this document (see part 5.4.7). NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
The screenshot below shows an example of settings in Advanced mode. All of the parameters displayed below are described previously in this document (see part 5.4.8). You can choose whether or not to activate the Totalizer, Logger and Input/Output functions resources. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
7) "Chord" tab (in the "Channel" drop-down menu) The screenshot below shows an example of settings in Advanced mode. All of the parameters displayed below are described previously in this document (see part 5.4.2). NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
The screenshot below shows an example of settings in Advanced mode. All of the parameters displayed below are described previously in this document (see part 5.4.3). These three buttons are used to define the sections of predefined shapes (rectangle/trapezium/circle) via a "wizard". NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
10) "Level" tab (in the "Channel" drop-down menu) The screenshot below shows an example of Advanced settings. All of the parameters displayed below are described previously in this document (see part 5.4.4). NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
12) "Linearisation" tab (in the "Channel" drop-down menu) The screenshot below shows an example of Advanced settings. All of the parameters displayed below are described previously in this document (see part 5.6.2). NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
You can then freely modify this data. 7.3 Settings files The Uf 821 has 11 spaces in its free memory for the storage of configurations (see part 5.4.1): you can therefore recall or save your selections.
Appendix I: Characteristic echo signals NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
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Comment: The signals observed are often longer than the one shown above. This is completely normal, the important criterion being the velocity of the signal rise above the threshold. Slowly rising signal: Signal distorted by an incorrect positioning of the probes: NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
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(pollution on the surface of the probe). Presence of electromagnetic interference Comment: in this case, move the cables (in particular the probe cables) away from the power cables. Check the ground connections and the shielding. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
Probes excessively clogged. Fluid too absorbent, too much slurry, excessively aerated. Contact us and we will work with you to find the best solution. Probes defective or Uf 821 malfunctioning. Contact us if your checks result in this conclusion. ...
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The message "open loop" appears permanently when setting a current output Cause: Break in the loop. The message "outside limits" appears permanently or intermittently when setting an analogue input Cause: Current or voltage outside the range of use. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
Fault on an input/output module. Internal clock The clock time must be set correctly. Fault on the Qb pipe. Fault on the Qa pipe. Fault on the total flow. QT not valid Total flow invalid. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
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Voltage A input value The measurement of voltage A is outside the authorized range. outside range Voltage B input value The measurement of voltage B is outside the authorized range. outside range NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
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Flow calculation Chord taken into account in the flow calculation. Fault Fault on a chord. Not valid Chord not valid. Function fault BIT No. FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION Fault Function output fault. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
The non-volatile memory is faulty; measurement is possible but not archiving by the logger. Contact Ultraflux. logger The logger data cannot be used or is corrupt. Contact Ultraflux. h/w I/O One of the inputs/outputs is no longer responding. Contact Ultraflux.
Appendix IV: Link protocol of the Uf 821 IV.1 Serial link characteristics IV.2 Reading of N words (with N ≤ 125) IV.3 Modbus/Jbus table IV.4 CRC16 calculation algorithm NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
For FLOAT type information, it must be possible to read two consecutive words (or 4 bytes). The format complies with the IEEE standard. For LONG type information, two consecutive words (or 4 bytes) must be read. NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
2 bytes Response Data Slave no. number of bytes read value 1st word ….. value last word CRC16 Size 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes ….. 2 bytes 2 bytes NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
= number of bits poly = calculation polynomial of CRC16 = 1010 0000 0000 0001 (generator polynomial = 2 X the first byte sent is the one with the least significant bits NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
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3.6 Wiring instructions _____________________________________________________________ 22 3.7 Connection to the protective ground (to be carried out first) ____________________________ 22 3.8 Wiring the Terminals ___________________________________________________________ 22 3.8.1 Power supply ______________________________________________________ 22 3.8.2 Ultrasonic chords ___________________________________________________ 23 NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
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4.4 Analysing and processing data measured on site _____________________________________ 30 4.5 Transferring the data collected to the converter ______________________________________ 31 CHAPTER 5: USING AND CONFIGURING THE Uf 821 ____________________ 32 5.1 Using the Uf 821 ______________________________________________________________ 33 5.1.1 Operating mode ____________________________________________________ 33 5.1.2 Keypad ___________________________________________________________ 34...
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3) US & TRT processing _____________________________________________________________ 63 5.6.4 "Firmware update" menu _____________________________________________ 63 5.7 "Measurement" mode __________________________________________________________ 64 5.7.1 Available pages _____________________________________________________ 64 1) Flow rate _______________________________________________________________________ 64 2) Channel measurement ____________________________________________________________ 64 NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
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11) "Height/Velocity" tab (in the "Channel" drop-down menu) ______________________________ 83 12) "Linearisation" tab (in the "Channel" drop-down menu) ________________________________ 83 7.2 Archiving, processing and printing of saved files _____________________________________ 84 7.3 Settings files __________________________________________________________________ 84 NT UF 821 CO GB (a) / April 2014...
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III.1 Diagnostic indications ______________________________________________________ 91 III.2 Description of fault bits_____________________________________________________ 93 III.3 Fault grid _________________________________________________________________ 96 Appendix IV: Link protocol of the Uf 821 ____________________________ 97 IV.1 Serial link characteristics ____________________________________________________ 98 IV.2 Reading of N words (with N ≤ 125) __________________________________________ 99 IV.3 Modbus / Jbus table _______________________________________________________ 100...
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