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  • Page 1 Technical manual Minisonic Portable Ultrasonic flowmeters...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Always aiming to better serve its customers’ needs while preserving the environment, Ultraflux has been committed for many years to a quality improvement and sustainable development policy. Since it started in 1974, Ultraflux has developed and manufactured all its products in France, in order to ensure that its production processes are reliable and meet the standard required.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Contents Safety instructions CE marking Contact address Recycling the device Connecting the inputs / outputs Power supply and battery charging cable Pulse and analog outputs Measuring probes connector USB connector Applying a measuring point Creating a measuring point Choosing a location for the probes Choosing a measuring mode Positioning the probes...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    If the temperature of the enclosure should become abnormally high, it is essential to switch off the device and send it to Ultraflux for expertise. If the device should catch fire, switch it off without opening or touching it, then call the relevant departments to protect the premises.

  • Page 5: Ce Marking

    9 Allée Rosa Luxemburg Éragny Parc – Parc des Bellevues 95610 Éragny sur Oise Delivery address Bâtiment Texas 9 Allée Rosa Luxemburg Éragny Parc – Parc des Bellevues 95610 Éragny sur Oise After-sales sav@ultraflux.fr +33 (0)1 30 27 29 30 Email address contact@ultraflux.fr...

  • Page 6: Recycling The Device

    In accordance with decree no. 2005-829 of 20 July 2005 and decree no. 2009-1139 of 22 September 2009 concerning the obligations to collect, treat and dispose of electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators in France, Ultraflux delegates responsibility for the financial and logistical recovery to users who will manage their waste themselves. Separate collection and recycling of your waste at the moment of disposal will help preserve natural resources and guarantee recycling respectful of the environment and human health.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Inputs / Outputs

    Connecting the inputs / outputs Probe connector Power supply connector Figure 1 - Connectors on the upper face USB connector Output connector Figure 2 - Connectors on the lower face...

  • Page 8: Power Supply And Battery Charging Cable

    You can check the device’s charging progress on the information screen. Important: Using a power supply different from the one supplied with the device is not covered by the Ultraflux guarantee. Battery pack service life The battery pack service life depends on the number of charge/discharge cycles. The service life may be shortened by in- correct use or maintenance.

  • Page 9: Pulse And Analog Outputs

    Pulse and analog outputs Figure 4 - Connector outputs Function Wire Pulse output A Pulse output A Pulse output B Pulse output B Analog. output - Analog. output + P 24 V - ISO 3 Passive analog output Wires to be used on the Minisonic to go to a reciever that sup- Analog output - ply the power to the measurement loop (Minisonic...

  • Page 10: Measuring Probes Connector

    Measuring probes connector The device is fitted with a connector to accommodate a pair of probes which are linked by a Y-cable. Figure 7- Probe connector and connection «Y» cable Tags on the wires stand for: Connector to be plugged on the UPSTREAM sensor Connector to be plugged on the DOWNSTREAM sensor...

  • Page 11: Usb Connector

    USB connector The device can be used like a USB key on a computer or a USB key may be connected through an adapter to it for file trans- fers. Figure 8- USB connector and Adapters: USB Key...

  • Page 12: Applying A Measuring Point

    Applying a measuring point Creating a measuring point In addition to the flow meter, there are certain items required, when creating a measuring point • A pair of probes • A positioning terminal board • A Y-cable supplied with the device •...

  • Page 13: Choosing A Measuring Mode

    Choosing a measuring mode The external probes may be installed in different ways, depending on the number of times the ultrasonic wave reflects off the pipe wall. There are four programmable types in the device. «Direct» or «/» mode «Reflex» or «V» mode «N»...

  • Page 14: Take Readings On Straight Pipe Runs

    Take readings on straight pipe runs The rules to be applied to obtain the ideal measurement conditions, depending on the arrangement of the pipes, are known. The following paragraphs provide information on the general rules to be followed. The following indications show, for liquids, the minimum distances (L) to be complied with before and after a disturbance depending on the pipe’s inside diameter (D), so that the errors induced by these disturbances remain less than ±1 %.
  • Page 15 Measurement close to a valve V «Reflex» mode : Distance > (15x) the diameter of the pipe / «Direct» mode: Distance > (20x) the diameter of the pipe V «Reflex» mode : Distance > (5x) the diameter of the pipe / «Direct»...
  • Page 16 Note: The values given must be multiplied by 2.5 for gases. Convergents with an overall angle less than 16° are ignored and are considered as straight runs (this is not the case for di- vergents). Locations not recommended: Vertical pipe with downflow, especially in where there is a free flow Recommended locations: Pipes with upflow.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Probe Type

    Selecting the probe type The two probes are chosen to suit the pipe diameter. The probe frequency has an important effect on measurement quality (see main measurement index). The Minisonic can be used with a number of probe types which are adapted to the different pipe diameter ranges. The table below sets out the average usage ranges for probes according to their frequencies.

  • Page 18: Fitting The Probes And Connecting Them

    Fitting the probes and connecting them The probes (sensors) must be installed and aligned very carefully in order to obtain good flow rate measurement accu- racy. Preparing the pipe To install external (clamp-on) probes, thoroughly clean the pipe where the probes will be installed. (See distance between probes ‘here’.) The pipe must be cleaned with absorbent paper or a piece of cloth.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Minisonic

    Configuring the Minisonic Description of navigation The menus detailed in this manual correspond to the Normal mode of the setup level menu. The Minisonic Portable is equipped with a screen and a keypad for configuring it and viewing measurements directly. Keypad The keypad has seven keys which have different uses in different menus.
  • Page 20 Types of screen The Minisonic Portable is based on several types of screen which are encountered during navigation and which operate in the same way. Alphanumeric field editing screen: Pompe Refoul. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _ - <- A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X...
  • Page 21 Numeric field edition screen Ext. Diameter 00022,20 mm Min : 10,00 mm Max : 10000,00mm Moving from digit to digit Increments or decrements the value of the digit selected Confirms the modification and returns to the previous level This type of screen allows all the device’s digital parameters to be entered. Fields currently being edited: The digit being edited is shown in black on a white background.

  • Page 22: Presentation Of The Measurement Screens

    Presentation of the measurement screens Flowrate IQ100% 20,000 Totalizer 000000000026 m3 Access to the menu Viewing the various measurement screens Main measurement variable name Example: Volumetric flow rate / Velocity... Main measurement variable value Secondary measurement variable name Example: Celerity / velocity / gain Quality index Indicates the percentage of successful ultrasonic shots from all the shots fired by the Minisonic.

  • Page 23: Configuration Menus

    Configuration menus Menu Measurement config. Probes distance US Signal display Auto zero Chapter selection Confirms the entry in the chapter in «reverse video» Return to previous chapter Return to measuring screen. Configuring all the characteristics of a measuring point. In this menu you will set up the device, so that it works for a specific application: Characteristics Measurement config.
  • Page 24 Measurement config. / Flowrate / Pipe Menu Measurement config. Flowrate measurement Measurement config. Flowrate measurement Pipe Probes distance Logger Fluid US Signal display Pair of probes Inputs / Outputs Auto zero Low power mode Filtering Setting up the pipe characteristics Ext.
  • Page 25 Measurement config. / Flowrate / Pair of probes Menu Measurement config. Flowrate measurement Measurement config. Flowrate measurement Pipe Probes distance Fluid Logger US Signal display Pair of probes Inputs / Outputs Auto zero Low power mode Filtering Setting up the probes used with the device Probes 0SE 1662-10 Probes...
  • Page 26 Measurement config. / Logger Menu Measurement config. Measurement config. Flowrate measurement Probes distance Logger US Signal display Inputs / Outputs Auto zero Low power mode Setting up the internal recorder Logger File Name File name Entering the record name associated with the record file. Test 13/06/17 Logger Number of data...
  • Page 27 Measurement config. / Low power mode Menu Measurement config. Mode Measurement config. Flowrate measurement (..) Probes distance Logger Power saving US Signal display Inputs / Outputs Sequencer Auto zero Low power mode Setting up battery safety modes Mode The flowmeter is functioning continiously without any power safety option Power saving Sequencer Mode...
  • Page 28 Measurement config. / Config. Management Menu Measurement config. Inputs / Outputs Measurement config. (..) Low power mode Probes distance Setting level US Signal display Config . Management Auto zero Configurations management Question Are you sure you want Delete all data from the current configuration Reset config.
  • Page 29 US signal display Menu Menu Measurement config. Measurement config. (..) Probes distance Probes distance US Signal display US Signal display Auto zero Auto zero Signal echo visualisation 79.7 μs 13 dB Wide view of the quality of the signal measured, according to the Wide vision programmed parameters and the measurement conditions 13 dB...
  • Page 30 • Activation of low consumption mode English • Date display mode (DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY) Communications Communications For Ultraflux factory appraisal use only Informations Display of: • Software version (Firmware) Informations Firmware • Electronic board version (Hardware) Hardware •...

  • Page 32: Set-Up Example

    Set-up example A flow measurement by an ultrasonic flowmeter requires the following informations: • Pipe characteristics • Type of fluid • Sensor model Example : Steel pipe /External diameter 48.3mm / Thickness 3.2mm Measured fluid: Raw water at 50°C Probes used: Kit SE 1790 Use following chart to set up this application example...

  • Page 34: Low Power Mode

    US Signal display Inputs / Outputs Sequencer Auto zero Low power mode The Minisonic II Portable allows energy safety through : Power saving • OLED display turned off (switching on by pressing any keyor power button) • 1 flow calculation per second (instead of 10 using standard mode)
  • Page 35 ------> <-Duration-> <-Duration-> <------- ------> <------- ------> Period Period Sequencer funtioning illustration...

  • Page 36: Software Update Procedure

    In order to reach software updating menu, you need to: • Connect the power supply to the Minisonic II Portable in order to avoid low internal battery power level problem • Reccord the update file on the root of an USB key •...
  • Page 37 F.A.Q. - Software update procedure If the device restarts immediately: Is there something wrong ? - The device may already runs the good version - The updating is a minor one (Spelling patches in one or more languages) After 10 minutes without sign of life, the device does not restart, what have I got to do ? Run the restore procedure : Start by pressing for 15s the On/Off button to force the switch off - Switch on the device - Press On/off button during 1 to 2 seconds...

  • Page 38: Logger / Data Upload And Exploitation

    Logger / Data upload and exploitation The goal of this procedure is to show: • The path to data upload menu • Procedure for reccord file selection • Physical file upload on USB drive • MS Excel file import and file formating Menu Logger Measurement config.
  • Page 39 Microsoft-Excel import and spreadsheet file formating Select «All files» (all kind of files) Open Microsoft Excel / File / Open Select the data spreadsheet file Choose UTF-8 as origin type of file Choose «;» as column separator In advanced option, choose «.» as decimal separator...
  • Page 40 How to adjust the gain of the measurement signal The details in this chapter correspond to the EXPERT mode of the parameter level menu. Preamble The Minisonic II can work on the positive or nega- tive polarity of the signal. The Minisonic II determines at each reception of the measurement signal, the gain to be applied so Gain...
  • Page 42 Minisonic Portable...

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