CS Instruments VA 500 Instruction Manual

CS Instruments VA 500 Instruction Manual

Consumption sensor with display, 4 ... 20 ma and pulse output (galv. isolated). stationary and mobile flow and consumption measurement for compressed air and gases.
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Instruction manual
Consumption sensor VA 500
with Display, 4 ... 20 mA and Pulse output (galv. isolated)
Stationary and mobile
flow and consumption measurement for compressed air and gases
VA 500 English V1.16
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  • Page 1 EN - English Instruction manual Consumption sensor VA 500 with Display, 4 ... 20 mA and Pulse output (galv. isolated) Stationary and mobile flow and consumption measurement for compressed air and gases VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 1 von 52...
  • Page 2: Foreword

    Foreword Dear customer, thank you very much for deciding in favour of the VA 500. Please read this installation and operation manual carefully before mounting and initiating the device and follow our advice. A riskless operation and a correct functioning of the VA 500 are only guaranteed in case of careful observation of the described instructions and notes.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Spot drilling collar with ball valve ..................11 Installation of the Sensor ....................12 4.4.1 Mounting VA 500 onto the ball valve ................12 Display Head Position ......................12 Measuring ranges ......................13 Maximum Flow Ranges „Low Speed“ ................14 Maximum Flow Ranges „Standard“...
  • Page 4 Display / Touch ......................41 8.3.5 Advanced ......................... 41 8.3.6 4 -20mA ........................... 42 8.3.7 VA 500 Info ........................44 MBus ............................45 8.4.1 Default Settings communication ..................45 8.4.2 Default values transmitted ....................45 Status / Error messages ....................46 Status messages ........................
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    CS Instruments GmbH is also not liable for consequential damage resulting from the delivery, capability or use of this device. We offer you to take back the instruments of the instruments family VA 500 which you would like to dispose of.
  • Page 6 Water) admission, however, it can be used for natural gas. A DVGW admission is not mandatory. The consumption sensor VA 500 corresponds with the latest state of technology and can generally be used for burnable and non-burnable gases. For the use in e.g. natural gas, the sensor will be calibrated in natural gas. The calibration protocol (inspection certificate) is included in the scope of delivery.
  • Page 7 VA 500 max. version 185 m/s, please take the flow rates from the tables on pages 16-17 VA 500 high speed version 224 m/s, please take the flow rates from the tables on pages 18-19 1. VA 500 with Display with 4… 20 mA analogue- and pulse output...
  • Page 8: Instruments Description

    Instruments description 2 Instruments description The VA 500 is a compact consumption counter for compressed air and gases. Special features: - Optimum accuracy due to compact design - Intgrated Display showing Flow, consuption, velocity and temperature - Input inner tube diameter via display keys - Units free selectable.
  • Page 9: Technical Data

    TFT 1.8“ Resolution 220 x 176 Display: G ½“, optional ½” NPT Mounting thread: Material: Stainless steel 1.4301 / 1.4404 Protection class IP65 ‘* m.v. = measured values f.s. = full scale VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 9 von 52...
  • Page 10: Installation

    The values represent the min. lengths. In case the min. inlet / outlet runs could not be ensured, it must be expected to get increased or significant deviations of the measurement values. VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 10 von 52...
  • Page 11: Installation Va 500

    In case the system could not be shut down, means to be set depressurized, there could be used the CS spot drilling collar (Order-No. 0530 1108) and drilling jig (Order-No. 0530 1108) to drill through the ball valve. VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 11 von 52...
  • Page 12: Installation Of The Sensor

    Installation Installation of the Sensor 4.4.1 Mounting VA 500 onto the ball valve  Assembly is carried out by inserting the connection thread with gasket. (G1/2“ thread, SW 32) into the ball valve with ½"internal thread. The sensor has be tighten by hand as far as possible and then tighten with stipulated torque of 25-30 Nm.
  • Page 13: Measuring Ranges

    For the use in e.g. natural gas, the sensor will be calibrated in natural gas. The calibration protocol (inspection certificate) is included in the scope of delivery. The area outside the pipe (environment of the sensor) is not allowed to be an explosive area. (Ex area) . VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 13 von 52...
  • Page 14: Maximum Flow Ranges „Low Speed

    398,0 409,2 246,7 60,0 479,4 440,8 749,6 474,4 440,8 457,3 470,2 283,5 64,2 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 14 von 52...
  • Page 15 91727,5 94321,5 56862,7 900,0 118880,3 109144,4 185622,4 117471,1 109144,4 113243,7 116446,3 70200,9 1000,0 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 15 von 52...
  • Page 16: Maximum Flow Ranges „Standard

    758,7 457,4 92,7 64,2 888,9 817,2 1389,7 879,5 817,2 847,8 871,8 525,6 92,7 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 16 von 52...
  • Page 17 174872,1 105423,5 92,7 1000,0 220404 202353,8 344143,9 217791,5 202353,8 209953,9 215891,5 130152,4 92,7 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 17 von 52...
  • Page 18: Maximum Flow Ranges „Max Speed

    1514,1 913,1 185,0 64,2 1774,33 1631,4 2773,7 1756,1 1631,4 1691,8 1739,8 1049,3 185,0 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 18 von 52...
  • Page 19 348974,7 210462,2 185,0 1000,0 439383,15 403995,0 686862,7 434870,6 403995,0 418957,8 430833,0 259829,8 185,0 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 19 von 52...
  • Page 20: Maximum Flow Ranges „High Speed

    1833,7 1105,9 224,0 64,2 2148,38 1975,7 3358,8 2125,4 1975,7 2048,6 2107,1 1270,8 224,0 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 20 von 52...
  • Page 21 422655,7 254901,6 224,0 1000,0 532009,87 489259,1 831740,4 526309,8 489259,1 507309,4 521797,2 314693,3 224,0 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 21 von 52...
  • Page 22: Dimension

    Dimension 6 Dimension 416,0 (Standard Schaft 220mm) SW 27 SW 32 220 mm(Standard) Optional: 120, 160, 300, 400 mm Connector plug A Connector plug B VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 22 von 52...
  • Page 23: Electrical Wiring

    DIP Switch to “On”. It must be ensured that the connection plugs are still plugged and the gasket is installed correctly. Alternatively, a 120R resistor can be installed in the plug between pin 2 and pin VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 23 von 52...
  • Page 24: Ethernet (Optional Poe)

    Connector plug B Connection cable M12 x-coded 8 pole M12 x-coded to RJ45 Data LINES: 1,2 und 3,4 PoE LINES: 5,6 und 7,8 M12 x 1 Connection cable: Cat 6. *PoE: Power over Ethernet VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 24 von 52...
  • Page 25: Operation

    Remark: In version with display only.  “OK“ (  ) “Up“ (   The operation of the VA 500 is done by the two capacitive key buttons Up ( ) und Enter ( VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 25 von 52...
  • Page 26: Initialization

    Operation 8.1 Initialization After switching on the VA 500, the initialized screen is displayed followed by the main menu. Main menu *** VA 500 *** Gas / Status Info HW Version Modbus ID Page-No. SW Version  „ “ Switching to pages 2-4 or back by pressing key...
  • Page 27: Settings

    Selection of a menu item or to change a value „ “, a final move to the is done with the key chosen menu item or takeover of the value change needs the confirmation by pressing the „OK“ VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 27 von 52...
  • Page 28: Sensor Setup

    , select the respective position and activate the position with the "OK" button. „“ By pressing the position value is incremented by 1. Complete with "OK" activate next number position. „OK“. Confirm entry by pressing VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 28 von 52...
  • Page 29: Input / Change Consumption Counter

    In case the quantity of units selectable are not presentable on one page, pleas move to next „<<“ page by pressing Confirm selection by pressing 2x „OK“. Procedure for all 4 measurement variables is analogous. VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 29 von 52...
  • Page 30: Definition Of The Reference Conditions

    Complete with "OK" activate next number position. Procedure for changing the reference temperature is the same. Setup  Sensor Setup Advanced  Filtertime VA 500 English V1.16 Under point "Filtertime" together with the Seite 30 von 52 appropriate "Filter Grade"...
  • Page 31 Setup  Sensor Setup Advanced  AV-Time The time period for averaging can be entered here. Input values of 1-1440 [minutes] are possible. For average values see display window 3 + 4 VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 31 von 52...
  • Page 32: Setting Of Zeropoint And Low-Flow Cut Off

    Setup  Sensor Setup  ZP Adjust t  Reset „Reset“ By selection of all settings for „ZeroPnt“ and. „CutOff“ are reset. 1,03 „“ Menu item to be select with button „OK“ confirm the reset with „Back“ Leave menu with button VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 32 von 52...
  • Page 33: Modbus Settings

    8.3.2 Modbus Settings 8.3.2.1 Modbus RTU Setup The Flow sensors VA 500 comes with a Modbus RTU Interface. Before commissioning the sensor the communication parameters  Modbus ID, Baudrate, Parity und Stop bit must be set in order to ensure the communication with the Modbus master.
  • Page 34: Modbus Tcp (Optional)

    Operation 8.3.2.2 Modbus TCP (Optional) The Flow sensors VA 500 comes optional with a Modbus TCP Interface (HW Interface:M12 x 1 X-coded connector). Device supports with this option the Modbus TCP protocol for communication with SCADA systems. TCP port is set to 502 by default. Port can be changed at the sensor or using PC Service Software Modbus device address (Unit Identifier) can be set in the range of 1- 255.
  • Page 35: Network Settings Static Ip

    "OK" key. Change the values with the ">" key, and accept the values with the "OK" key. Procedure for "Subnet" "Gateway" analogous. „Save“ Store the settings by VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 35 von 52...
  • Page 36: Modbus Tcp Settings

    (Little Endian) and "CDAB" (Middle Endian) Saving the changes by pressing "Save", „>“ therefore select it with key and then confirm it with "OK". Reset to the default settings by activating "Set to Default"- VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 36 von 52...
  • Page 37: Modbus Settings Register (2001

    1180 Float 1189 1188 Float Flow in Ncfm 1197 1196 Float Flow in kg/h Flow in kg/min 1205 1204 Float Flow in kg/s 1213 1212 Float Flow in kW 1221 1220 Float VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 37 von 52...
  • Page 38  For DS400 / DS 500 / Handheld devices - Modbus Sensor Datatype „ Data Type R4-32“ match with „Data Type Float“  For more additional Modbus values please refer to VA5xx_Modbus_RTU_Slave_Installation_1.04_EN.doc VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 38 von 52...
  • Page 39: Pulse /Alarm

    3000000 Table 1 Maximum flow for pulse output Entering pulse values that are not allow a presentation to the full scale value, are not allowed. Entries are discarded and error message displayed. VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 39 von 52...
  • Page 40: User Setup

    Language   Settings UserSetup Language Currently 4 languages have been implemented and could be selected with button „“. Change of language by confirming with “OK”. “back”. Leaving the menu with button VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 40 von 52...
  • Page 41: Display / Touch

    10s. To do this, use the "OK" button to enter the operating menu during this period 8.3.5 Advanced Settings  Advanced „Factory Reset“ By pressing the sensor is set back to the factory settings. VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 41 von 52...
  • Page 42: -20Ma

    „OK“ and confirm selection by pressing  Settings  4-20mA Channel 1 The 4-20 mA Analogue output of the Sensor VA 500 can be individually adjusted. It is possible to assign following values „Temperature“, „Velocity“ und „Flow“ to the channel CH 1.
  • Page 43 „“ „OK“ with button and then select by pressing the the desired mode „Save“ For saving the changes done press button “Cancel”. discard the changes press button Leaving the menu with „Back“. VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 43 von 52...
  • Page 44: Va 500 Info

    92,7 m/s 600m³/h Under Details, you are able to see in addition the calibration conditions. Run Time: 2d 21h 23m 12s Vin: 23,8V Temp: 35,8 20 °C 53,1 mm 23 °C VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 44 von 52...
  • Page 45: Mbus

    Consumption [m³] Value 2 with [Unit]*: Flow [m³/h] Value 3 with [Unit]*: Gas temperature [°C] *All Values could be changed / preset in production or with CS Service software (Order-No. 0554 2007) VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 45 von 52...
  • Page 46: Status / Error Messages

    Status messages  On the part of CS Instruments GmbH & Co.KGr a regular re-calibration is recommended, see chapter At delivery, the date at which the next recalibration is recommended is internally entered. When this date is reached, a message appears in the display with the status message „CAL“.
  • Page 47: Error Messages

    *** VA 520 *** *** VA 520 *** Low Voltage Heater Error *** VA 520 *** *** VA 520 *** Internal Error Temp out of Range *** VA 520 *** Low Voltage 4.20mA VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 47 von 52...
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    The warranty time for the VA 500 is 12 months. If no other definitions are given the accessory parts have a warranty time of 6 months. Warranty services do not extend the warranty time.
  • Page 49 Conformity VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 49 von 52...
  • Page 50 Notes VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 50 von 52...
  • Page 51 Notes VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 51 von 52...
  • Page 52 Notes VA 500 English V1.16 Seite 52 von 52...

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