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- Page 1 USER'S GUIDE Installation & Operation Instructions Portable Doppler Flow Meter Model PDFM 5.0 Manual Series A.1.1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter INDEX Battery............4 Connections . -
Page 4: Battery
4-20mA Active only when powered by AC charger, maximum load 500 ohm. Cable Part #USB-PD is supplied for connecting the PDFM 5.0 to a PC or laptop. POWER An AC powered 15 volt DC power module is supplied for battery charging and continuous use. -
Page 5: Keypad System
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter KEYPAD SYSTEM The following diagram shows the PDFM 5.0 menu system. Arrows show the four directions to leave a menu box. Pressing a corresponding keypad arrow will move to the next item in the direction shown. -
Page 6: Calibration Menu
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter CALIBRATION MENU Page 6... -
Page 7: Message
USG/min 0.000 The main display shows the units selected from the Units/Mode menu, Flow or Velocity rate being measured, TOTALIZER. The PDFM 5.0 will start-up with this display and will return to this screen after a timeout if 20130.8 USG keys are not pressed in other menus. -
Page 8: Password
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter 24 HR LOG --24 hr log---------- >Date Feb. 12/2008 Total 0.000ft/s Average 0.000ft/s Press from the RUN display to view a formatted flow report from Maximum 0.000ft/s instruments with a built-in data logger. Press... -
Page 9: Units/Mode
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter UNITS/MODE --Units/Mode-------- >Mode Flow Linear >Mode Flow From press the and then the to select Volume Velocity . Flow mode displays the flow rate in engineering units (e.g. Time gpm, litres/sec, etc.) Press the... -
Page 10: Calibration
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter CALIBRATION --Calibration------- >20mA at 2500.0 USG/m 4mA at 0.000 USG/m >Calibration Pipe ID 12.00in Press the to enter. Use to position Damping > before each menu item and to enter. When settings are completed... -
Page 11: Data Logging
Install Greyline Logger on your PC or laptop. Refer to the Help menu in the program for detailed instructions. - Connect the PDFM 5.0 to the PC using the supplied USB cable. - Install the USB driver program from the install CD. -
Page 12: Special Functions
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter SPECIAL FUNCTIONS --Special Functions- >Language English Reset Totalizer Language English French Spanish Select Negative Totals Reverse Flow Cal Constant 1.000 Restore Defaults Reset Totalizer Press and select to erase and restart the New Password 0000 totalizer at zero. - Page 13 PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter SIMULATION --Simulation-------- >Flow 0.000USG/s 4-20mA 4.00mA Exercises the 4-20mA output and digital display (does not affect the totalizer). Output Press and then to change the simulated output. Press to begin simulation. The 4-20mA output and relay states will be displayed on the screen.
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Page 14: Sensor Mounting
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter SENSOR MOUNTING LOCATION The position of the sensor is one of the most important considerations for accurate Doppler flow measurement. The same location guidelines apply to Doppler as most other types of flow meters. - Page 15 PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter SENSOR MOUNTING Prepare an area 2" wide by 4" long (50mm x 100mm) for sensor bonding by removing loose paint, scale and rust. The objective of site preparation is to eliminate any discontinuity between the sensor and the pipe wall, which would prevent acoustical coupling.
- Page 16 Warm temperatures, moisture and vibration will accelerate this process. Dow Corning Silicone Compound #4 as supplied with the PDFM 5.0 (and available from Greyline Instruments) is recommended for semi-permanent installations.
- Page 17 PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter SENSOR MOUNTING/COUPLING RECOMMENDATIONS GOOD Page 17...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Causes: Corrective Action: METER READING LOWER THAN EXPECTED UNITS/MODE Pipe ID Calibration Error • Review menu and Lower flow rate than expected • Investigate pump/valves. Compare velocity with alternate instrument Signal not penetrating far enough into the flow •... - Page 19 PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter Possible Causes: Corrective Action: Coupling compound washed out, or sensor loose • Remount sensor on pipe • Use Dow Corning Silicone #4 METER READING TOO HIGH UNITS/MODE Calibration error • Review menu and Pipe Vibration or noise on the pipeline •...
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Page 20: Common Questions And Answers
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The pipe vibrates. Will it affect the flow meter? Common vibration frequencies are far lower than the sonic frequencies used by the Greyline flow meter, and will not normally affect accuracy or performance. However, applications where very weak Doppler signal is present (when sensitivity is adjusted to maximum and signal strength is low), accuracy may be affected by pipe vibration, or the flow meter may show readings under no-flow conditions. - Page 21 Does the PDFM 5.0 require periodic recalibration? No. PDFM 5.0 calibration does not drift over time. The solid state sensor has no moving parts to wear and affect calibration. The Doppler flow technique generates an ultrasonic signal proportional to the velocity of flow.
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Page 22: Applications Hotline
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter APPLICATIONS HOTLINE For applications assistance, advice or information on any Greyline Instrument contact your Sales Representative, write to Greyline or phone the Applications Hotline below: United States: Tel: 315-788-9500 Fax: 315-764-0419 Canada: Tel: 613-938-8956... -
Page 23: Product Return Procedure
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE Instruments may be returned to Greyline for service or warranty repair. Obtain an RMA Number from Greyline - Before shipping a product to the factory please contact Greyline by telephone, fax or email to obtain an RMA number (Returned Merchandise Authorization). -
Page 24: Flow Meter Data Sheet
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter FLOW METER DATA SHEET Greyline Instruments Inc. Please complete and return this form to Greyline. It is important. We use this information to check our database 16456 Sixsmith Dr., Long Sault, Ont. K0C 1P0... -
Page 25: Warranty
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter LIMITED WARRANTY _____________________ Greyline Instruments warrants, to the original purchaser, its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of invoice. Greyline will replace or repair, free of charge, any Greyline product if it has been proven to be defective within the warranty period. -
Page 26: Specifications
Built-in 5-key progamming wth user-friendly calibration menu. Password protected. Language Selection: English, French, Spanish Sensitivity: Adjustable signal cut-off, signal strength and damping Approvals: Charger is CE and UL approved. The PDFM 5.0 is not certified for use in hazardous rated locations. Page 26... - Page 27 PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter PSE4 Doppler Sensor Minimum Pipe Diameter: 0.5" (12.5 mm) ID, 0.6" (15 mm) OD Maximum Pipe Diameter: 180" (4.5 m) ID Operating Temperature: -40° to 200°F (-40° to 93°C) Operating Frequency: 640 KHz Sensor Housing:...
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Page 28: Appendix A - Conversion Table
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter APPENDIX A - CONVERSION TABLE CONVERSION GUIDE FROM MULTIPLY BY US GALLONS CUBIC FEET 0.1337 US GALLONS IMPERIAL GALS 0.8327 US GALLONS LITRES 3.785 US GALLONS CUBIC METERS 0.003785 LITRES/SEC 15.85 LITRES CUBIC METERS 0.001... -
Page 29: Pipe Charts
PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter PIPE CHARTS Carbon Steel & PVC Pipe Standard Extra Heavy Dbl. Extra Pipe Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Heavy Schedule 10 Schedule 20 Schedule 30 Schedule 40 Size O.D. I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. - Page 30 PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter Stainless Steel, Hastelloy "C" & Titanium Pipe Pipe Pipe Schedule 5 S (a) Schedule 10 S (a) Schedule 40 S Schedule 80 S Size O.D. I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL ½...
- Page 31 PDFM 5.0 Portable Doppler Flow Meter Cast Iron Pipe - ASA Standard Pipe Pipe Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Size O.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. 3.96 0.32 3.32 0.32...
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