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Sierra InnovaSonic 205i Instruction Manual

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InnovaSonic
205i
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General Purpose
Ultrasonic Liquid Flow Meter
Instruction Manual
Version IM-205i, Rev. O, April 2017

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  • Page 1 InnovaSonic 205i ® General Purpose Ultrasonic Liquid Flow Meter Instruction Manual Version IM-205i, Rev. O, April 2017...
  • Page 2 Sierra Instruments. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 ✓ Sierra has verified the conformity between the contents in this manual and the hardware and software described. However, errors may still exist. We regularly review the materials covered in this manual and correct errors with revisions.
  • Page 4 Product Components Inspection should be made before installing the InnovaSonic 205i. Check to see if the spare parts are in accordance with the packing list. Make sure that there is no damage to the enclosure due to a loose screw or loose wire, or other damage that may have occurred during transportation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Content 1. Transmitter Installation and Connect ............7 1.1. Inspection Prior to Transmitter Installation....................7 1.2. Power Supply Connecting ........................... 7 1.2.1 Direct Mount Method ............................7 1.2.2 Connecting the Wiring ............................ 8 1.3.
  • Page 6 Table 2. Error Codes and Solutions (during operation) ................48 7.3. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers ....................49 8. Product Overview ..................50 8.1. Introduction .............................. 50 8.2. Features of InnovaSonic 205i ........................50 8.3. Theory of Operation ..........................50 8.4. Applications .............................. 52 8.5. Specifications ............................53 9.
  • Page 7 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 11.5. Modbus-RTU Protocol ..........................64 12. Appendix 4 - Warranty Policy ..............68 12.1 Limited Warranty Policy- Register Online ....................68 IM-205i Page 6 of 78...

  • Page 8: Transmitter Installation And Connect

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 1. Transmitter Installation and Connect 1.1. Inspection Prior to Transmitter Installation You will find a “Position Drawing” in the packing. Please use it as a template in the place that you are 182 mm going to install the flow meter.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Wiring

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 1.2.2 Connecting the Wiring Once the electronics enclosure has been installed, the flow meter wiring can be connected. Power board wiring ports, from left to right, are as follows: Connect to AC power (90-245V), DC power (10-36V), Relay Output, OCT Output, Analog Input, Transducer wiring, 4-20mA Output, RS-232 Output, and RS-485 Output.

  • Page 10: Keypad Functions

    1.4. Keypad Functions The InnovaSonic 205i keypad offers 12 dual-function keys for operation of the menu system plus six quick-setup keys. For quick setup of your InnovaSonic, simply press any of the keys across the top to get the desired menu instantly.

  • Page 11: Dual-Function Keypad Operation

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® * R- - - - - - - - - Diag. Key Sy s t e m No r ma l Press this key to display System Error Code. The function is the same with Window M08.

  • Page 12: Keypad Operation

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® is the same with Window M60. Ma n u a l Ca li b r a t e Calibrate/0 Key Pr e s s En t W h e n Re a d y...

  • Page 13: Flow Meter Window Descriptions

    To “Unlock” it, select “Unlock” in Window M47 and enter the original password. The keypad will not respond if the keypad is locked. 1.6. Flow Meter Window Descriptions The InnovaSonic 205i has the unique feature of windows processing for all operations. The windows are assigned as follows: 00~09 Flow Totalizer Display: display flow rate, positive total, negative total, net total, velocity, date &...

  • Page 14: Pipe Parameter Entry Shortcuts

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 2. Pipe Parameter Entry Shortcuts For example, measuring the diameter of DN200 when the measuring medium is water, the material is carbon steel, and there’s no liner, can be operated as follows: Note: Set menu 30 to English for ANSI pipe sizes.
  • Page 15 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® NOTE The S, W, and WH type sensors are all standard type. Step 7. Transducer mounting methods T r a n s d u c e r Mo u n t i n g...

  • Page 16: Measurement Site Selection

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 3. Measurement Site Selection When selecting a measurement site, it is important to select an area where the fluid flow profile is fully developed to guarantee a highly accurate measurement. Use the following guidelines to select a proper installation site: Choose a section of pipe that is always full of liquid, such as a vertical pipe with flow in the upward direction or a full horizontal pipe.

  • Page 17: Transducer Installation

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 4. Transducer Installation 4.1. Installing the Transducers Before installing the transducers, clean the pipe surface where the transducers are to be mounted. Remove any rust, scale or loose paint and make a smooth surface. Choose a section of sound conducting pipe for installing the transducers.

  • Page 18: Z Method

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 4.1.4 Z Method The signal transmitted in a Z method installation has less attenuation than a signal transmitted with the V method. This is because the Z method utilizes a directly transmitted (rather than reflected) signal which transverses the liquid only once.

  • Page 19: Signal Quality (Q Value)

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Adjust the transducer to the best position and check to ensure that enough sonic coupling compound is applied adequately during installation in order to obtain the maximum signal strength. System normally requires signal strength over 60.0, which is detected from both upstream and downstream directions.
  • Page 20 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® WARNINGS Pipe parameters entered must be accurate; otherwise the flow meter will not work properly. During the installation, apply enough coupling compounds in order to stick the transducer onto the pipe wall. While checking the signal strength and Q value, move the transducer slowly around the mounting site until the strongest signal and maximum Q value can be obtained.

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 5. Operating Instructions 5.1. System Normal Identification Press . If the letter “*R” displays on the screen, it indicates system normal. If the letter “E” is displayed, it indicates that the current loop output is over ranged by 120%. This refers to the settings in Window M57.

  • Page 22: System Lock (Unlock)

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® During operation, there still exists possible difference in pipe parameters, etc. The “scale factor” may be necessary when used on different pipes. Thus, scale factor calibration is specially designed for calibrating the differences that result from application on different pipes. The scale factor entered must be one that results from actual calibration.

  • Page 23: Totalizer Pulse Output

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Typical OCT output wiring diagram as below; pull-up resistor shown is external: 5～10K 1/4w OCT+ OCT- External circuit Figure 7. OCT Output Wiring Diagram OCT Output wiring diagram 5.7. Totalizer Pulse Output Each time the flow meter reaches a unit flow, it may generate a totalizer pulse output to a remote counter. To configure the unit flow, please refer to Windows M32 and M33.

  • Page 24: Batch Controller

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Example 1: To program the relay output alarm, activated when flow rate exceeds 300~1000m3/h: (1) In Window M73, input 300. (2) In Window M74, input 1000. (3) In Window M79, select item 6: “6. Alarm #1 limit exceed”.

  • Page 25: Use Of The Memory Card

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 5.11. Use of the Memory Card 5.11.1 Specifications Memory: 1 or 2 GB Standard SD card. (SDHC card will not work) Data collection update rate: User Selectable: 5 seconds to 13000 seconds (3.6 hours). .

  • Page 26: Installing Or Removing The Sd Card While The Meter Is Powered On

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 5.11.2 Installing or Removing the SD Card While the Meter is Powered On If the operator desires to insert or remove the SD card with power on, the following operation is to be used: As shown in the picture below, move the switch to the “OFF”...
  • Page 27 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Click on “Comm Setup” to set up communications port (generally COM1) and baud rate: After connecting to the flow meters RS232 you will see the screen shown below. If not connected to the flow meter, you can click the "Offline"...

  • Page 28: File Converter Tool

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® After the reading, a pop up display will show "The file has been read" and stored in the Converter.exe in the root directory. You may then delete the file from the SD card if necessary.

  • Page 29: Esn

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 5.13. ESN We provide the flow meter with a unique electronic serial number to identify each flow meter for the convenience of the manufacturer and customers. The ESN, instrument types, and versions are able to view in Window M61.

  • Page 30: Windows Display Explanations

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 6. Windows Display Explanations 6.1. Windows Display Codes Flow Totalizer Display 41 Low Flow Cutoff Value 00 Flow Rate/Net Totalizer 42 Set Zero 01 Flow Rate/Velocity 43 Reset Zero 02 Flow Rate/POS Totalizer 44 Manual Zero Point...

  • Page 31: Display Explanation

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Appendix Power ON/OFF Time Total Working Hours Last Power Off Time Last Flow Rate ON/OFF Times Calculator 6.2. Display Explanation While reading this section, please compare it with the instrument in order to improve your understanding.
  • Page 32 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Reserved Reserved * R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System Error Codes Sy s t e m No r ma l Display the working condition and the system error codes.
  • Page 33 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Pi p e Ma t e r i a l [ 14 Pipe Material 0 . Ca r b o n St e e l Enter pipe material. The following options are available by using the , or numerical keys: 0.
  • Page 34 T r a n s d u c e r T y p e [ 2 3 Transducer Type 0 . St a n d a r d Please select “0. Standard”. For all Sierra Transducers (The transmitter can be used for various transducer types)
  • Page 35 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® T r a n s d u c e r Mo u n t i n g Transducer Mounting Four mounting methods are available: V (2 passes; the most commonly used method) Z (1 pass; commonly used on large pipes) N (3 passes;...
  • Page 36 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Empty Pipe Setup Emp t y Pi p e Se t u p [ 2 9 This parameter is used to overcome the possible problems that usually show up when the pipe being measured is empty. Since signals can be transmitted through the pipe wall, the flow meter may still read a flow while measuring an empty pipe.
  • Page 37 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® The totalizer multiplier acts as the function to increase T o t a li z e r Mu lt i p li e r the totalizer indicating range. Meanwhile, the totalizer multiplier can be applied to the positive totalizer, x 0 .0 0 1( 1E- 3 )
  • Page 38 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Ma n u a l T o t a li z e r [ 3 8 Manual Totalizer Pr e s s ENT W h e n Re a d y The manual totalizer is a separate totalizer. Press the key to start, and press key again to stop it.
  • Page 39 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Se t Z e r o [ 4 2 Set Zero Pr e s s ENT t o g o When fluid is in the static state, the displayed value is called “Zero Point”. When “Zero Point’ is not at zero...
  • Page 40 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Input network identifying code. These numbers can be Ne t wo r k I DN [ 4 6 selected from 0～65535 except for 13 (0DH ENTER), 10 (0AH Newline), 42 (2AH﹡) and 38 (26H&) which are reserved.
  • Page 41 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® 20-4-20mA mode output 20-0-20mA mode output 0-20mA mode output Output current Output current Output current 24mA 24mA 24mA 20mA Flow Flow Flow -F20mA -F4mA F4mA F20mA -F20mA -F0mA F0mA F20mA F0mA F20mA Flow Flow...
  • Page 42 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® CL 2 0 mA Ou t p u t Va lu e 20mA Output Value 14 4 0 0 m3 / h Set the CL output value according to the flow value at 20mA. The flow unit is the same as that found in Window M31.
  • Page 43 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® RS- 2 3 2 Se t u p [ 6 2 COM Setup 9 6 0 0 , No n e The window used to set the serial port baud rate. Parity fixed at None, Data length fixed at 8 bits, 1 stop bit.
  • Page 44 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® L o w F O F lo w Ra t e [ 6 8 Low FO Flow Rate 0 m3 / h Set up the low FO flow rate, i.e. the corresponding flow value when output signal frequency is at the lowest FO frequency.
  • Page 45 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Ala r m # 2 L o w Va lu e Alarm #2 Low Value m3 / h Enter the alarm low value. Both relevant alarms are turned on in Windows M78 and M79. Any measured flow, which is lower than the low value, will activate the alarm in the OCT hardware or relay output signal.
  • Page 46 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® F lo w Ba t c h CT RL b y Flow Batch CTRL 0 .Ke y I n p u t Set the input trigger for the batch control function on the flow meter.
  • Page 47 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® Au t o ma t i c Co r r e c t i o n Automatic Flow Correction With the automatic flow correction function, the flow lost in an offline session can be estimated and automatically adjusted.
  • Page 48 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® T o t l T i me , De lt a T i me Total Time and Delta Time 8 .9 14 9 u S, - 17 1.0 9 n S Display the measured ultrasonic average time (unit: nS) and delta time of the upstream and downstream (unit: nS) time.
  • Page 49 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i ® L a s t Po we r Of f T i me Last Power Off Time 0 3 - 0 4 - 0 4 11:3 3 :0 2 Display the last power off time.

  • Page 50: Error Diagnosis

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 7. Error Diagnosis The ultrasonic flow meter has advanced self-diagnostics functions and displays any errors in the upper right corner of the LCD via definite codes in a date/time order. Hardware error diagnostics are usually performed upon each power on.

  • Page 51: Table 2. Error Codes And Solutions (During Operation)

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 7.2. Table 2. Error Codes and Solutions (during operation) Code M08 Display Cause Solution *R System Normal System normal No errors *J SCPU Fatal Error Hardware defect Contact the factory *I Signal Not Detected Signal not detected.

  • Page 52: Frequently Asked Questions And Answers

    Answer: The InnovaSonic 205i is designed to work with high reliability under such conditions. It is provided with an intelligent signal conditioning circuit and internal correction circuitry. It will work under strong interference conditions and is able to adjust itself with strong or weak sound waves. It will work in a wide band of voltage: 90-245VAC or 10V~36VDC voltage.

  • Page 53: Product Overview

    8. Product Overview 8.1. Introduction The InnovaSonic 205i is a state-of-the-art universal transit-time flow meter designed using SLSI technology and low voltage broadband pulse transmission. While principally designed for clean liquid applications, the instrument is tolerant of liquids with small amounts of air bubbles or suspended solids found in most industrial environments.

  • Page 54: Applications

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 8.4. Applications Water, sewage (with low particle content), and seawater Water supply and drainage water Power plants (nuclear power plant, thermal and hydropower plants), heat energy, boiler feed water, and energy management system Metallurgy and mining applications (cooling water and acid recovery)

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 8.5. Specifications IM-205i Page 53 of 78...
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  • Page 58: Appendix 1 - Flow Application Data

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 9. Appendix 1 - Flow Application Data 9.1. Sound Velocity and Viscosity for Fluids Commonly Used Ethanol 1168 Sound Fluid Viscosity Velocity (m/s) Alcohol 1440 Water 20°C 1482 Glycol 1620 Water 50°C 1543 0.55 Glycerin...

  • Page 59: Sound Velocity In Water (1 Atm) At Different Temperatures

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 9.3. Sound Velocity in Water (1 atm) at Different Temperatures t (°C) v (m/s) 1521.7 1555.0 1402.3 1523.5 1555.1 1407.3 1525.3 1555.1 1412.2 1527.1 1555.0 1416.9 1528.8 1554.9 1421.6 1530.4 1554.8 1426.1 1532.0 1554.6 1430.5 1533.5...
  • Page 60 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i If the sound velocity of other fluids and materials is needed, please contact the factory. IM-205i Page 58 of 78...

  • Page 61: Appendix 2 - Wetted Transducer

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 10. Appendix 2 - Wetted Transducer 10.1. Overview Insertion transducers can be installed into metal pipelines via an isolation ball valve (installation into pipelines of plastic or other materials may require an optional coupling). The maximum pipe diameter in which insertion transducers can be installed is DN5000mm.

  • Page 62: Determining Transducer Spacing & Transducer Installation

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 10.3. Determining Transducer Spacing & Transducer Installation To obtain the strongest signal strength and the most accurate measurement results, it is critical to ensure correct transducer spacing. Select an appropriate measurement point to install the transducer...

  • Page 63: Transducer Mounting Methods

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 10.4. Transducer Mounting Methods Two transducer mounting methods are available, Z method and V method. Select one of them in the menu according to specific application conditions. 10.4.1 Z Mounting Method Z method is the most commonly used mounting method for insertion-type ultrasonic flow meters, suitable for pipe diameters ranging from 50mm to 5000mm.

  • Page 64: Appendix 3 - Serial Interface / Network Use

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 11. Appendix 3 - Serial Interface / Network Use 11.1. Overview The flow meter comes standard with a RS-485 multi-drop and RS-232 point to point connection. RS-232 can be used for point to point (one master one slave 205i) communication with wire runs of 50 feet or less. The RS-485 can be used to communicate over 1,000 meters, baud rate dependent with several 205i slaves on one wire pair.

  • Page 65: Connection Of Rs-232 Or Rs-485

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 11.3. Connection of RS-232 or RS-485 See the above list of flow meter serial port definitions. RS485 network A & B RX to 2 TX to 3 Use GND if needed GND to 5 DC+ DC-...

  • Page 66: Modbus-Rtu Protocol

    Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i 11.5. Modbus-RTU Protocol The flow meter protocol supports the following two-function codes of the Modbus: Function Code Performance Data 0x03 Read register 0x06 Write single register Modbus Protocol function code 0x03 usage. The host sends out the read register information frame format:...
  • Page 67 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i The range of flow meter addresses are 1-247, and can be checked in the Menu 46. For example, decimal number “11” displayed on Menu 46 means the address of the flow meter in the Modbus protocol is 0x0B.
  • Page 68 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i decoded. Modbus host software also allows for easy decoding of the data. The 205i uses the following data types: 32 bits real: Float or IEE754 (LSB-MSB byte order) 32 bits int.: 32 bit un-signed integer. Allows for a number from 0 to 4,294,967,295 (LSB-MSB byte order) 16 bits int: 16 bit signed integer.
  • Page 69 Sierra Instruction Manual InnovaSonic 205i $0043 40068 ID code – low word 32 bits int. $0044 40069 ID code – high word $0045 40070 Serial number – char 1,2 String $0046 40071 Serial number – char 3,4 $0047 40072 Serial number – char 5,6...

  • Page 70: Appendix 4 - Warranty Policy

    12.1 Limited Warranty Policy- Register Online All Sierra products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship and will be repaired or replaced at no charge to Buyer, provided return or rejection of product is made within a reasonable period but no longer than one (1) year for calibration and non-calibration defects, from date of delivery.

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