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Emerson Daniel 3818 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

Emerson Daniel 3818 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

Lng liquid ultrasonic meter for cryogenic liquefied natural gas applications
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Daniel
3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Meter
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For Cryogenic Liquefied Natural Gas Applications

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  • Page 1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual P a r t N u m b e r 3 - 9 0 0 0 - 7 7 2 R e v i s i o n B J a n u a r y 2 0 1 8 Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Meter For Cryogenic Liquefied Natural Gas Applications...
  • Page 2 +44 (0)1786.433400 +44 (0)1786.433401 Middle East Africa (Dubai, UAE) +971 4 8118100 +971 4 8865465 Daniel Measurement and Control, Inc. (Headquarters) 11100 Brittmoore Park Drive Houston, TX 77041 USA http://www.Emerson.com Email • Customer Service: tech.service@emerson.com • Customer Support: daniel.cst.support@emerson.com •...
  • Page 3 Signal words and symbols Pay special attention to the following signal words, safety alert symbols and statements: Safety alert symbol This is a safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this syLmbol to avoid possible injury or death. Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Daniel Measurement and Control, Inc. (Daniel) designs, manufactures and tests products to function within specific conditions. Because these products are sophisticated technical instruments, it is important that the owner and operation personnel strictly adhere both to the information printed on the product and to all instructions provided in this manual prior to installation, operation, and maintenance.
  • Page 5 Product Operation Personnel: • To prevent personal injury, personnel must follow all instructions of this manual prior to and during operation of the product. • Follow all warnings, cautions, and notices marked on, and supplied with, this product. • Verify that this is the correct instruction manual for your Daniel product. If this is not the correct documentation, contact Daniel at 1-713-827-6314.
  • Page 6 Notice THE CONTENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION ARE PRESENTED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THEIR ACCURACY, THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN OR THEIR USE OR APPLICABILITY. ALL SALES ARE GOVERNED BY DANIEL'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
  • Page 7 Warranty and Limitations 1. LIMITED WARRANTY: Subject to the limitations contained in Section 2 herein, Daniel Measurement & Control, Inc. ("Daniel") warrants that the licensed firmware embodied in the Goods will execute the programming instructions provided by Daniel, and that the Goods manufactured by Daniel will be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and care and Services will be performed by trained personnel using proper equipment and instrumentation for the particular Service provided.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Table of Contents 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Contents Important Safety Instructions ................0 Section 1: Routine maintenance Meter maintenance ..................1 Routine Maintenance ................... 3 1.2.1 Maintenance logs and reports ................3 Section 2: Troubleshooting Meter status alarms ..................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Section 3: Meter maintenance Removing the shrouds ................38 3.1.1 Removing the band shrouds ................39 Re-wetting the transducers ............... 44 Replacing the transducer assembly ............. 51 Replacing the meter electronics ..............55 3.4.1 Transmitter electronics maintenance ..............56 3.4.2...
  • Page 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual List of Tables 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 List of Tables Table 2-1 Troubleshooting......................12 Table 2-2 Maintenance ........................ 21 Table 3-1 Contents-Transducer maintenance ................35 Table 3-2 Shroud removal tool list ....................39 Table 3-3 Transducer maintenance tools and shop supplies list ...........
  • Page 11 List of Tables Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B List of Tables...
  • Page 12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual List of Figures 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 List of Figures Figure 1-2 Maintenance log collection parameters ................ 3 Figure 1-3 Trend log collection ...................... 4 Figure 1-4 Archive log collection parameters................. 5 Figure 2-1 Meter Monitor status alarms..................7 Figure 2-2 Meter Monitor (Detailed) view ..................
  • Page 13 List of Figures Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Figure 3-22 Bracket/Cover plate removal..................67 Figure 3-23 Acquisition Module cable and transducer wiring ............68 Figure 3-24 Acquisition Module cable or Synchronization cable ............ 70 Figure 3-25 Band shroud hem bend joint ..................

  • Page 14: Section 1: Routine Maintenance

    3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Section 1: Routine maintenance Meter maintenance This section includes discussion of the maintenance of Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters. For reference, you may download the Daniel MeterLink Quick Start Manual from: http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/brands/daniel/Flow/ultrasonics/Pages/ MeterLink.aspx SURFACE TEMPERATURE HAZARD The meter body and piping may be extremely cold.
  • Page 15 Section 1: Routine maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B CRUSHING HAZARD Do not remove flange stabilizers. Attempting to do so may allow the meter to roll, resulting in serious injury or equipment damage. A. Flange stabilizers ESCAPING FLUIDS HAZARD The purchaser of the meter is responsible for the selection of Daniel components/seals and materials compatible with the chemical properties of the measurement fluid.

  • Page 16: Routine Maintenance

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 1: Routine maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Routine Maintenance Routine maintenance operations requires adherence to all applicable regulations and laws and safety training for personnel to perform the maintenance operations. Review your organization’s best practices procedures before performing routine maintenance. 1.2.1 Maintenance logs and reports To monitor the performance health of the meter, and ensure it is operating within acceptable...

  • Page 17: Figure 1-3 Trend Log Collection

    Section 1: Routine maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Trend maintenance log collection Merging the results of two or more Maintenance logs into a single file, allows you to build a historical database of the meter’s performance. Trending the logs indicates changes from the original installation of the meter over time.

  • Page 18: Figure 1-4 Archive Log Collection Parameters

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 1: Routine maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Archive log collection Archive logs may be collected and the options include: • Daily log - generated every 24 hours on the Contract Hour. • Hourly log - generated every hour at the top of the hour. •...
  • Page 19 Section 1: Routine maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Maintenance logs and reports...

  • Page 20: Section 2: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Section 2: Troubleshooting APPENDIX A:DANIEL METERLINK Meter status alarms Run Daniel MeterLink and open the Meter Monitor (Summary) view to perform a diagnostics health check. Figure 2-1 Meter Monitor status alarms If the meter is measuring flow and operating within the established parameters the Meter Status LED is green.

  • Page 21: Check Status

    Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B 2.1.1 Check status The Status Summary page displays existing alarm conditions for the meter. If all statuses are good, the Status Summary alarms list is empty. Figure 2-3 Monitor page Check status and Status Summary A.

  • Page 22: Figure 2-4 Monitor Page Check Status And Status Summary

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Click the button and Daniel MeterLink opens the Status Summary dialog box that Check Status gives a short description of all alarms present. Figure 2-4 Monitor page Check status and Status Summary A.

  • Page 23: System Alarm

    Reports various field I/O devices that are in alarm. Click the button for more details Check Status on specific alarms. The field is grayed out if the Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter does not support this alarm. 2.1.5 Validity alarm This alarm indicates that the meter may not be measuring accurately.

  • Page 24: Communications

    Daniel MeterLink and the connected meter. For troubleshooting communications with the 475 Field Communicator for the HART® Protocol, refer to Section 5 of the Emerson 475 Field Communicator User’s Manual, Rev D. This manual may be downloaded from the following location: http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/brands/Field-Communicator/Pages/Support.aspx...
  • Page 25 Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Table 2-1 Troubleshooting Error Recommended action(s) • Acquisition Module Error Check interconnect cable between Acquisition Module and the CPU Module. • Attempt the Program Download procedure to install the firmware. —...
  • Page 26 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Table 2-1 Troubleshooting Error Recommended action(s) • CPU Module LINK LED is on but I If you are connecting for the first time, refer to Section 3.5 for instructions on initial can't communicate with the meter communication (via Ethernet) setup using Ethernet...
  • Page 27 Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Table 2-1 Troubleshooting Error Recommended action(s) Communication issues due to • Blocked network ports on the computer running Daniel MeterLink or on a company blocked network ports LAN can prevent connections to the meter or prevent certain features from working.
  • Page 28 January 2018 Table 2-1 Troubleshooting Error Recommended action(s) • Cannot communicate with 475 Field Refer to the Emerson 475 Field Communication User’s Manual, Rev F. This manual may Communicator be downloaded from the following location: http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/brands/Field-Communicator/Pages/ Documentation.aspx — Note: The 375 Field Communicator is no longer available for purchase since the release of the 475 Field Communicator.
  • Page 29 Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Table 2-1 Troubleshooting Error Recommended action(s) Flow pressure is outside the alarm • Startup Issues: limits — Verify that there is voltage to the pressure sensor from either the meter's power supply board or from an external power supply.
  • Page 30 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Table 2-1 Troubleshooting Error Recommended action(s) • Program download failed during If the meter power fails during a firmware upgrade process, perform a backup firmware upgrade upgrade in an attempt to connect to the meter and download the program again. —...
  • Page 31 Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Table 2-1 Troubleshooting Error Recommended action(s) Power Failure • Meter has had power removed for a period of time or the meter restarted itself such as after a firmware upgrade. The Audit log in the meter indicates the power fail time.

  • Page 32: Meter Maintenance

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 2.2.1 Meter maintenance The Monitor (Summary) includes the direction of flow measurement, velocity rate, units of measurement, uncorrected or corrected flow (if applicable for your meter) and a bar graph for a visual comparison between the velocities for each chord.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-6 Meter Monitor (Detailed) View

    Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Run Daniel MeterLink and open the Meter Monitor (Detailed) view to perform a diagnostics health check and or adjust parameters for your site requirements. If you wish to use the Monitor (Detailed) dialog as the default view, click the checkbox in the lower portion of the dialog box Figure 2-6 Meter Monitor (Detailed) view The following details the information displayed in this dialog box.

  • Page 34: Table 2-2 Maintenance

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Refer to for error resolutions and for meter maintenance hardware diagnostics. Table 2-1 Table 2-2 Table 2-2 Maintenance Daniel MeterLink utility Diagnostics Action(s) • • Meter Monitor (Summary) view Check Status for active alarms Meter Status LED is green if there are no active alarms.
  • Page 35 Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Table 2-2 Maintenance Daniel MeterLink utility Diagnostics Action(s) • • Meter Monitor (Detailed) view Flow Profile Flow profile ratios can be viewed by clicking on the arrows in the upper left of the chart.
  • Page 36 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Table 2-2 Maintenance Daniel MeterLink utility Diagnostics Action(s) Meter Monitor (Summary) view • • Flow velocity Check the flow direction. If reverse Meter Flow Properties Table flow is detected, check for valve leaks. •...
  • Page 37 Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Table 2-2 Maintenance Daniel MeterLink utility Diagnostics Action(s) • • Meter Monitor (Detailed) view Electronics Temperature out of Temperature of the electronics is out Meter Data List range of nominal operating range below -40 °C or above 100 °C (-40 °F or above 212 °F).
  • Page 38 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Table 2-2 Maintenance Daniel MeterLink utility Diagnostics Action(s) MeterLink Tools Menu • • Analog outputs Run Analog Outputs test and verify outputs are within 4mA -20mA range — 0% = 4mA —...
  • Page 39 Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Meter Hardware Diagnostics Action(s) Meter Electronics • • Acquisition Module communications error Check firmware revision and upgrade if necessary using Daniel MeterLink Tools>Pro- gram Download. • If the CPU Module LED 5 is not flashing green, check interconnect cable between acquisition Module and the CPU Module.
  • Page 40 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Meter Hardware Diagnostics Action(s) MeterLink Tools>Edit/ • • Meter performed a Cold Start The meter configuration has reset to default Compare Configura- values and the meter is not configured tion Menu correctly to measure flow.
  • Page 41 Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Meter Hardware Diagnostics Action(s) • • Daniel MeterLink Chord Failure Daniel MeterLink The meter is unable to obtain measurement Meter Monitor Meter Monitor (Detailed) view data from a pair of transducers. (Detailed) view •...

  • Page 42: Unable To Connect Direct Serial Or External Serial Modem

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 2.2.2 Unable to connect direct serial or external serial modem If you are using Windows® XP, Windows® Vista or Windows® 7 make sure that you do not have more than one modem driver installed to the same COM port.

  • Page 43: Troubleshoot Maintenance Log Files And Trend Files

    Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Troubleshoot Maintenance log files and trend files 2.3.1 Files do not appear in workbook Maintenance Log files and Trend files that exist on the PC do not appear in the Microsoft® Excel®...

  • Page 44: Maintenance Logs Or Trend Files Are Not Created

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 2.3.3 Maintenance Logs or Trend files are not created When using Excel® XP or later, some of the worksheets in the Maintenance Logs or Trend files are not created. If the Inspection sheet of the Maintenance Log file or the Charts sheet of a Trend file is not generated, it is probably because Excel®...

  • Page 45: Figure 2-8 Excel® Trusted Access Setting

    Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Click the radio button and click to apply your Trust access to Visual Basic Project OKAY selections. Figure 2-8 Excel® Trusted Access Setting To enable Excel® 2007 to work with Daniel MeterLink customize the Ribbon to include the Developer tab, Figure 2-9 Excel®...

  • Page 46: Figure 2-10 Excel® 2007 Developer Tab - Macro Security

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 2: Troubleshooting 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Select Macro Security to access the Trust Center. Figure 2-10 Excel® 2007 Developer tab - Macro Security Select Macro Settings from the left panel, then click the Enable all macros (not recommended;...

  • Page 47: Windows® Xp With Security Update

    Section 2: Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B 2.3.4 Windows® XP with Security Update The Security Update for Windows® XP (823980) has a problem that causes the Show only maintenance log and trend workbooks check box in Daniel MeterLink to be ineffective. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=2354406c-c5b6-44ac- 9532-3de40f69c074 Additionally, it may take longer to validate a workbook when you attempt to add it to the...

  • Page 48: Section 3: Meter Maintenance

    3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Section 3: Meter maintenance Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters require minimal maintenance. The Meter Maintenance section discusses procedures to re-wet the transducers, replacing the transducer housings or transducers, and the Transmitter Electronics. Table 3-1 Contents-Transducer maintenance...
  • Page 49 Clear all obstacles or obstructions from the work area when transporting, installing or removing the meter. Failure to clear the work area may cause injury to personnel. Prior to lifting the unit, refer to the Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter nameplate or outline dimensional (general arrangement) drawing for the assembled weight.
  • Page 50 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 FLUID CONTENTS MAY BE UNDER PRESSURE When the meter is under pressure, DO NOT attempt to remove the transducer housings while in the field. The housings are welded into the meter body for cryogenic applications. Attempting to do so may release pressurized fluid, resulting in serious injury or equipment damage.

  • Page 51: Removing The Shrouds

    Removing the shrouds Important safety information - insulation handling The Daniel 3818 LNG Ultrasonic Flow Meter body, LB conduit bodies and flexible conduit may have customer-installed thermal insulation. When handling the customer-installed thermal insulation, use industry best practices procedures, read and understand the manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet supplied with the thermal insulation.

  • Page 52: Removing The Band Shrouds

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 When handling the Daniel supplied thermal insulation, refer to the manufacturer’s product Material Safety Data Sheet from the Cabot Corporation. http://www.cabot-corp.com/Downloads/DL201205151104AM3693/ THERMAL INSULATION HANDLING CARE Follow the hyperlink (above) for the manufacturer’s thermal insulation safety precautions and handling instructions.

  • Page 53: Figure 3-3 Top Shroud Disassembly

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Figure 3-3 Top shroud disassembly A. Top shroud B. Top shroud support C. Top shroud support spacer D. Top shroud end Procedure Remove the customer-installed external thermal insulation from the meter body, the rigid and flexible conduit, the LB conduit, and pipe standoffs (see Figure 3-2 Important: Be sure you follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions when handling...

  • Page 54: Figure 3-4 Shroud Worm Screw Assembly

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Using a flat blade screw driver or 5/16 nut driver, loosen both worm screw clamp assemblies. Alternate between the two worm screw clamp screws, turning each a few turns at a time counterclockwise.

  • Page 55: Figure 3-5 Clamped Shroud Worm Screw Parts

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B While holding the shroud end engaged with the guide pins against the body OD, raise the other shroud end edge enough to unlock the threaded part of the worm screw clamp from the shroud.

  • Page 56: Figure 3-6 Band Shroud Hem Bend Joint

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 With the band shroud assembly on its side edge on a flat surface, locate the hem bend joint of the band shroud assembly half way from each end. Move each part of the assembly away from each other, freeing the sheet metal hem bend joint.

  • Page 57: Re-Wetting The Transducers

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Re-wetting the transducers If the chord signal quality diminishes, re-wet the transducers to improve the signal strength.Transducer field removal and installation is required if a transducer is fouled or if a chord failure occurs.

  • Page 58: Table 3-3 Transducer Maintenance Tools And Shop Supplies List

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Table 3-3 Transducer maintenance tools and shop supplies list Tools required 1/8 inch Allen wrench 7/16 inch wrench 3/16 inch (#1 standard) flathead screwdriver Shop supplies and other equipment Daniel MeterLink, or AMS Device Manager or a Field Communicator cotton swabs...

  • Page 59: Figure 3-8 3818 Meter With Thermal Wrap

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Procedure Remove the shrouds. See for important safety information and Section 3.1 Section 3.1.1 for disassembly instructions. Carefully remove the thermal wrap layers covering the transducer assemblies and transducer cables.

  • Page 60: Figure 3-9 Transducer Assembly Removal

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Use a 7/16 inch wrench to loosen the lock nut on the set screw. Hold the set screw using a 1/8 inch Allen wrench as the lock nut is loosened a few turns. Use a 1/8 inch to loosen, but do not remove, the half dog set screw.

  • Page 61: Figure 3-11 Re-Wetting The Lt-07 Transducer Face

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Remove all of the old grease from the transducer face. Clean the face with a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol. Use a cotton swab and apply cryogenic SLC-400 lubricant to the face of the transducer. Make sure the grease is evenly distributed across the transducer face.

  • Page 62: Figure 3-12 Re-Installing The Thermal Wrap

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Prepare to reinstall the thermal wrap into the transducer ports, between the shroud center supports and the end shroud supports. Important: Be sure you follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions when handling the insulation. You can reuse the insulation removed in Step 2.
  • Page 63 Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Connect to the meter with Daniel MeterLink and run the Zero Flow Calibration Wizard for the primary (_H1) transmitter. Then, collect and save a Maintenance log to show the “as left”...

  • Page 64: Replacing The Transducer Assembly

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Replacing the transducer assembly NOTE: This procedure should be performed by a qualified Daniel Measurement Services technician. Refer to the contact information on the back of this manual for field service assistance.

  • Page 65: Figure 3-14 Lt-07 Transducer Assembly Removed From Transducer Housing

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Use a 3/16 inch screwdriver and loosen the transducer cover screws enough to remove the cover and gasket. Figure 3-14 LT-07 Transducer assembly removed from transducer housing A.

  • Page 66: Figure 3-15 Lt-07 Transducer And Transducer Cable Wiring

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Attach the transducer cable wires to the terminal block as shown in Figure 3-15 Figure 3-15 LT-07 transducer and transducer cable wiring A. Transducer cable entry B. Terminal block black wire C.
  • Page 67 Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Connect to the meter with Daniel MeterLink and run the Zero Flow Calibration Wizard for the primary (_H1) transmitter. Then, collect and save a Maintenance log to show the “as left”...

  • Page 68: Replacing The Meter Electronics

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Replacing the meter electronics The following procedures should be performed by a qualified Daniel Measurement Services technician or trained personnel. The 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter is equipped with co-located Transmitter Electronics Enclosures.

  • Page 69: Transmitter Electronics Maintenance

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B 3.4.1 Transmitter electronics maintenance Should the meter require disassembly in the field (i.e., check boards, change switch settings, or replace boards), to prevent electrostatic damage to the electronic boards, always use a Ground Strap while handling the circuit boards.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Cpu Module

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 3.4.2 Replacing the CPU Module Procedure Disable electrical power to the meter. Refer to for the tools required to complete this procedure. Table 3-4 Disconnect security seals on the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure (if installed), loosen the end cap security latches using a 3 mm Allen wrench and remove both end caps from the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure.
  • Page 71 Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Connect to the meter with Daniel MeterLink. Open the Meter Monitor (Detailed) view and verify the meter is acquiring data, the transducers have good signals and flow profiles for the chords are displayed and run the Zero Flow Calibration Wizard;...

  • Page 72: Replacing The Fuse

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 3.4.3 Replacing the fuse Procedure Disable electrical power to the meter. Refer to for the tools required to complete this procedure. Table 3-4 Disconnect the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure security seals, loosen the end cap security latch (requires a 3 mm Allen wrench) on the terminal end of the enclosure ( ) and remove the end cap.

  • Page 73: Replacing The Backplane

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Close your application connection (Daniel MeterLink, AMS Device Manager or HART® Field Communicator). If replacing other electronics, continue with Section 3.4.4 Section 3.4.5 Section 3.4.6 before installing the end caps and sealing the enclosure If you are not Section 3.4.7 replacing other electronics, replace the end caps and security latches (3 mm Allen wrench required).

  • Page 74: Figure 3-19 Backplane Board Replacement

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Pull the Backplane board out of the enclosure. This disconnects the I.S. Barrier Board. Lay the Backplane board down with the Acquisition Cable still attached (the Power Supply board may remain attached to the Backplane when you remove it from the enclosure).
  • Page 75 Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B If you are not replacing other electronics, replace the end caps, security latches, and security seals. Apply power to the meter. Connect to the meter with Daniel MeterLink. Open the Meter Monitor (Detailed) view and verify the meter is acquiring data, the transducers have good signals and flow profiles for the chords are displayed and run the Zero Flow Calibration Wizard;...

  • Page 76: Replacing The I.s. Barrier Board

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 3.4.5 Replacing the I.S. Barrier board Procedure If replacing the I.S. Barrier board, remove power to the meter. Refer to for the tools required to complete this procedure. Table 3-4 Disconnect the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure security seals, loosen the end cap security latches with a 3mm Allen wrench and remove both end caps (...
  • Page 77 Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Recheck the connections, wiring and switch settings before replacing the end caps. Connect to the meter with Daniel MeterLink. Open the Meter Monitor (Detailed) view and verify the meter is acquiring data, the transducers have good signals and flow profiles for the chords are displayed and run the Zero Flow Calibration Wizard;...

  • Page 78: Replacing The Power Supply Board

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 3.4.6 Replacing the Power Supply Board Procedure If replacing the Power Supply board, disable electrical power to the meter. Refer to for the tools required to complete this procedure. Table 3-4 Disconnect the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure security seals, loosen the end cap security latches with a 3mm Allen wrench and remove both end caps.
  • Page 79 Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Connect to the meter with Daniel MeterLink. Open the Meter Monitor (Detailed) view and verify the meter is acquiring data, the transducers have good signals and flow profiles for the chords are displayed and run the Zero Flow Calibration Wizard;...

  • Page 80: Replacing The Acquisition Module

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 3.4.7 Replacing the Acquisition Module Procedure Disable electrical power to the meter. Refer to for the tools required to complete this procedure. Table 3-4 Attach a plate to the remote mount pipe or rigid structure to support the Base Enclosure.

  • Page 81: Figure 3-23 Acquisition Module Cable And Transducer Wiring

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Use a 1/8 inch (3 mm) flat head screw driver and disconnect the Acquisition cable terminal block, synchronization cable terminal block and the transducer wire terminal blocks from the Acquisition Module. Figure 3-23 Acquisition Module cable and transducer wiring A.
  • Page 82 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Reattach the Bracket/Cover to the Base Enclosure with the four hex head bolts and lock washers. Tighten bolts with a 7/16 inch (11mm) wrench. Reapply power and connect to the meter with Daniel MeterLink. Open the Meter Monitor (Detailed) view and verify the meter is acquiring data, the transducers have good signals and the chords flow profiles are good.

  • Page 83: Replacing The Acquisition Cable Or Synchronization Cable

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B 3.4.8 Replacing the Acquisition cable or synchronization cable Figure 3-24 Acquisition Module cable or Synchronization cable A. Primary (_H1) Transmitter Electronics Enclosure B. Synchronization cable and gland C.

  • Page 84: Installing The Shrouds

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Installing the shrouds CUTTING HAZARD Sharp edges may be present on the shrouds. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when working on the meter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

  • Page 85: Figure 3-25 Band Shroud Hem Bend Joint

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Procedure Place each half of the band shroud assembly on a flat surface. Position the parts so they are circular with the ends with bent edges near each other. Guide the bent edges to fit within each other completing the engagement of the sheet metal hem bend.

  • Page 86: Figure 3-26 Band Shroud Assembly

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 One end of the clamped band shroud assembly has two holes which will engage guide pins and rectangular shaped holes. Assemble one nut end of a worm screw clamp into one of these rectangular holes.

  • Page 87: Figure 3-27 Top Shroud Attachment Points

    Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Grasp the clamped band shroud assembly by opposing edges and spread the opening of the circular shape and place over the body OD at a machined shroud channel. Position the shroud end with the guide pin holes and worm screw clamp nuts on the same side of the meter which has the guide pins.

  • Page 88: Figure 3-28 Top Shroud Assembly

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Loosely tighten the bolts to hold the top shroud in place. Insert the 5/16 inch washer inside of the top shroud (Item D. in ) and Figure 3-28 hold it in place until you insert the 5/16 inch hex head bolt and washer into the end of the top shroud.

  • Page 89: Sealing The Meter

    Sealing the transmitter electronics enclosure Security seals protect the integrity of the meter metrology and prevent tampering with electronics. The following sections detail how to properly seal the Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter after commissioning. The security seal wires are commercially available.

  • Page 90: Sealing The Bracket/Cover And Base Electronics Enclosure

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Section 3: Meter maintenance 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Procedure Rotate the end cap clockwise fully closing and compressing the end cap seal. Install the Security latch using a 3 mm Allen wrench. Install the security seal wire into and through one of the two holes in the end cap. Choose holes that minimize counterclockwise rotation of the end cap when the security wire is taut (maximum wire diameter .078 inch;...
  • Page 91 Section 3: Meter maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Sealing the Bracket/Cover and Base electronics enclosure...

  • Page 92: Appendix A: Conversion Factors

    Conversion factors per units of measurement The following table includes conversion factors for many of the Metric and U.S. Customary units of measure used with Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters and Daniel MeterLink. Table A-1 Conversion factors per units of measurement...

  • Page 93: K Factor Conversions

    Appendix A: Conversion factors Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B K Factor conversions A.2.1 K-Factor and inverse K-Factor Equation A-1 Frequency volumetric flow rate K-Factor FreqQ FullScale KFactor --------------------------------------------------------- - MaxFreq )3600s hr § Equation A-2 Frequency volumetric flow rate inverse K-Factor MaxFreq ) 3600s hr §...

  • Page 94: Appendix B: Engineering Drawings

    Daniel 3810 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Drawings List of Engineering Drawings This appendix contains the following engineering drawing(s) for the ultrasonic meter: DMC-004936 Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter System Wiring Diagram Daniel 3810 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Drawings...
  • Page 95 Engineering Drawings Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Daniel 3810 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Drawings...

  • Page 100: Appendix C: Index

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual Index 3-9000-772 Rev B January 2018 Appendix C: Index Electronics is out of nominal operating range ....15 Manual index Electronics Temperature is out of range ......15 Ethernet Connections ............29 Ethernet connections ............29 Acquisition Module ..............
  • Page 101 Index Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual January 2018 3-9000-772 Rev B Routine Maintenance .............. 3 Archive log collection ............5 No power to the unit ............. 17 Maintenance log collection ........... 3 Trend maintenance log collection ......4 One or more of the chords is not indicating a reading ............
  • Page 102 Daniel Measurement and Control, Inc. ("Daniel") is an Emerson Automation Solutions business unit. The Daniel name and logo are trademarks of Daniel Industries, Inc. The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. All other trademarks are the property of...

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