Teledyne ADFM Pro20 Installation And Operation Manual

Teledyne ADFM Pro20 Installation And Operation Manual

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Pro20/Hot Tap
Acoustic Doppler
Flow Meters
Installation and Operation Guide
Part #69-7103-001 of Assembly #60-7004-025
Copyright © 2013. All rights reserved, Teledyne Isco
Revision K, January 2020

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  • Page 1 ® ADFM Pro20/Hot Tap Acoustic Doppler Flow Meters Installation and Operation Guide Part #69-7103-001 of Assembly #60-7004-025 Copyright © 2013. All rights reserved, Teledyne Isco Revision K, January 2020...
  • Page 3 Teledyne Isco recommends that you read this manual completely before placing the equipment in service. Although Teledyne Isco designs reliability into all equipment, there is always the possibility of a malfunction. This manual may help in diagnosing and repairing the malfunction.
  • Page 5 ADFM® Flow Meter Safety ADFM® Flow Meter Safety General Warnings Before installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, it is imperative that all hazards and preventive measures are fully understood. While specific hazards may vary according to location and application, take heed of the following general warnings: WARNING Avoid hazardous practices! If you use this instrument in...
  • Page 6 ADFM® Flow Meter Safety DANGER DANGER – limited to the most extreme situations to identify an imminent hazard, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Hazard Symbols The equipment and this manual use symbols used to warn of hazards.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ADFM® Flow Meter Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ............1-1 1.2 Initial Inspection .
  • Page 8 1-1 Typical Pro20 Installation (2 of 4 profiles shown) ......1-5 1-2 ADFM Pro20 dimensions and beam geometry ......1-6 1-3 ADFM Hot Tap beam geometry .
  • Page 9 ADFM® Flow Meter Table of Contents 2-22 Connector port changes in the canister controller ..... . . 2-24 2-23 Common pipe and channel shapes ........2-26 2-24 Sensor positioning .
  • Page 10 ADFM® Flow Meter Table of Contents List of Tables 1-1 Technical Specifications: ADFM Controller ......1-2 1-2 Technical Specifications: Pro20 Open Channel Velocity Sensor .
  • Page 11: Overview

    (multi-point) channels. A variety of hardware accessories for sensor installation is available from Teledyne Isco (see Table 2-1 in Section 2.6.8). In many cases, these accessories can be adapted for use in other channel shapes.
  • Page 12: Initial Inspection

    If the contents are incomplete or damaged, or if the system indicates a failure in some com- ponent during initial testing, notify Teledyne Isco as soon as pos- sible, and notify the carrier regarding any damage to the shipping container and packing material.
  • Page 13 ADFM® Flow Meter Section 1 Introduction Table 1-1 Technical Specifications: ADFM Controller (Continued) Nominal Profiling Depth Range (for particle concentrations of 50-1000 ppm): 9 inches to 20 feet (230 mm to 6 m) Pro20 9 to 108 inches (230 to 2.7 m) Hot Tap Accuracy 1.0% of reading ±...
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications: Pro20 Open Channel Velocity Sensor

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 1 Introduction Table 1-2 Technical Specifications: Pro20 Open Channel Velocity Sensor Sensor Body Operating Temperature 23 to 95 °F (-5 to 35 °C) Housing Material Urethane Static Pressure 250 psi nominal Dimensions 8 x 3 x 1.5 inches (200 x 75 x 40 mm) Weight 3.2 lbs (1.5 kg) Beam Angles...
  • Page 15: Operating Principles

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 1 Introduction 1.4 Operating Principles Figure 1-1 shows a typical ADFM Pro20 installation for mea- suring open channel flow in a pipe. The sensor is mounted on the invert of a pipe or channel. The sensor’s piezoelectric ceramics emit short pulses along narrow acoustic beams pointing in dif- ferent directions.
  • Page 16 Beam Angles: Beam Angles: 20° front-back; 10° front-back; 30° to side 20° to side Beam Angles: Beam Angles: 20° front-back; 10° front-back; 30° to side 20° to side Figure 1-2 ADFM Pro20 dimensions and beam geometry...
  • Page 17 ADFM® Flow Meter Section 1 Introduction The velocity data from the two profiles are entered into an algo- rithm to determine a mathematical description of the flow veloc- ities throughout the entire cross-section of the flow. The algorithm fits the basic functions of a parametric model to the actual data.
  • Page 18: Communication And Data Interfacing

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 1 Introduction 1.5 Communication and The basic connection for initial configuration of the ADFM is a serial connection with a computer (RS-232 or RS-422), or with a Data Interfacing modem. The ADFM controller may optionally have a factory-installed 28800 bps modem with data compression and error correction capabilities.
  • Page 19 ADFM® Flow Meter Section 1 Introduction 2105 Interface Module – The 2105 stores data from the ADFM and other Isco instruments. It also provides Modbus input, sampler interfacing, rain gauge and SDI-12 input, and cellular phone communication. For additional information, see the 2105 user manual on the Isco web site.
  • Page 20 ADFM® Flow Meter Section 1 Introduction 1-10...
  • Page 21: Section 2 Setup And Installation

    • Final preparations for use • Connecting the components • Installation and deployment • Built-in tests (BITs) Use this guide to plan your installation layout. Teledyne Isco rec- ommends distributing this information to your organization’s planners and installation engineers. 2.1 Software For accurate flow measurement, you will use either Flowlink®...
  • Page 22  ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Click OK, and Flowlink creates a site window (Figure 2-1). Site Info The Site Info tab allows you to view and change the site name and date/time. Click the Connect button, and Flowlink starts communication with the ADFM.
  • Page 23 ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Devices The Devices tab displays general information about the instrument, secondary depth sensor, and battery (if applicable), as well as connection information (which can be modified when offline). Figure 2-2 Flowlink Devices tab...
  • Page 24  ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Measurements While connected, Flowlink continually polls the site for real-time readings. The Measurements tab displays the real-time readings, as well as test data, in the Output window. Diagnostic tests are selectable from the buttons to the left of the screen.
  • Page 25: Flowlink Flow Rate Tab: Rectangular Channel

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Flow Rate Use the Flow Rate tab to specify the appropriate channel geometry (for detailed information about determining this data, refer to Section 2.6.1), dimensions, and sensor mounting infor- mation. Figure 2-4 Flowlink Flow Rate tab: Rectangular channel...
  • Page 26: Flowlink Flow Rate Tab: Multi-Point Channels

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Flow rate tab: Multi-point For multi-point (irregular) channel shapes, measure and record channels the channel width divided by 2 for 10 different depths: Width/2 = X Depth = Y Figure 2-5 Flowlink Flow Rate tab: Multi-point channels...
  • Page 27 ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Data The rate of data storage and adjustment of the number of velocity readings within a data storage interval can be set in the Data storage box. For the most possible velocity readings within an interval, check the box next to "Use Mode 12 Sampling."...
  • Page 28: Winadfm Software

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.3 WinADFM Software For complete information about setup and operation of WinADFM software, refer to the WinADFM user manual. 2.3.1 Setup The following section contains the basic steps for setting up a site file and programming the ADFM.
  • Page 29: Site Tab Window

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 4. Site Tab (Figure 2-8)  Site tab Enter comments if desired. Select the units of measure from the dropdown list. Figure 2-8 Site Tab window...
  • Page 30  ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Channel tab 5. Channel Tab Select the application geometry and enter the appropriate dimensions. For detailed information about determining channel geometry, see Section 2.6.1 Pro20: Channel Geom- etry. a. Bed Level is the level of permanent silt/debris in the bottom of the channel.
  • Page 31: Irregular Channel Configure Window

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Irregular channels 6. Irregular Channel Type (multi-point) For irregular shapes, select Irregular > Configure Points (Figure 2-10). Figure 2-10 Irregular Channel Configure window 7. Enter the Width/2 (half the width) and its corresponding Height for ten different points (Heights) in the channel.
  • Page 32: Communication Tab

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 9. Communication Tab (Figure 2-11)  Communication tab Unless there is an external modem and phone line used, select Serial, the communication port of the laptop or com- puter used to program the ADFM, baud rate of 115200, Stop Bits 1, Data Bits 8, and Parity None.
  • Page 33: Profiling Tab

    From the drop-down list, select the desired number of mea- surements per Data Interval. A larger number will reduce battery life but improve measurement precision. Teledyne Isco recommends using no more than 5 Samples per Inter- val in most applications.
  • Page 34  ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation b. In the Enter Level fields, enter the value of Flow (Q), Velocity (V), and Depth (D) that will trigger the Burst Sampling rate. c. Enter the Exit Levels in the exit fields. When Q,V, or D drops below its Exit value, the ADFM will switch back to the normal operating sample interval, conserving battery power and data storage space.
  • Page 35: Connecting To The Adfm

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.3.2 Connecting to the To begin operating the ADFM through direct-connection: ADFM 1. Connect the computer to the ADFM flow meter with the communication interface cable. 2. Start WinADFM software. 3. Select ADFM > Operate. Figure 2-13 Connect screen 4.
  • Page 36  ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Figure 2-14 Connected screen (status window) Testing the ADFM Diagnostic tests are selectable from the buttons to the right of the screen. The results of each test are displayed and recorded in the station’s Log File.
  • Page 37 ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Note If error messages appear when you select Quick Data or Pro- gram and Go, typical causes are a disconnected sensor cable and/or invalid station file settings. Ensure that the sensor is properly connected and that Channel Properties, as well as all other station file settings, are valid, and retry.
  • Page 38: Preparing For Installation

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.4 Preparing for Before deployment, your system configuration and site charac- teristics must be determined. This section will help you to Installation prepare the ADFM for deployment. 2.4.1 Installation Checklist The general sequence of steps in the installation and deployment of the ADFM are as follows: 1.
  • Page 39: Basic Configuration

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.4.2 Basic Configuration Basic ADFM system configurations are shown in Figures 2-16 and 2-17. Other configurations may include an environmental enclosure and optional interfacing device and/or heater. Box Controller (front view) Computer Pro20 sensor EXT.
  • Page 40: Adfm System Configuration With Canister Controller

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Canister Controller Computer Serial Cable Pro20 Sensor Hot Tap Sensor Figure 2-17 ADFM System configuration with canister controller 2-20...
  • Page 41: Power Selection

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.4.3 Power Selection The ADFM is designed to operate from one of two independent power sources: internal batteries or external DC power supply. All sources may be used concurrently; the source that supplies the highest voltage will automatically supply power to the system.
  • Page 42: Site Requirements

    Either housing can be ordered with or without an internal modem; contact Teledyne Isco for more information. Wall Mounting The ADFM NEMA 4X electronics box may be used indoors or out- doors.
  • Page 43: Adfm Controller: Environmental Console Enclosure

    The environmental console enclosure can be ordered with or without a 400- or 800-watt heater; contact Teledyne Isco for more information. Where a console enclosure will be used, a user-supplied concrete pad and steel stand, or other secure method, as well as cable conduit with minimum 2"...
  • Page 44: Adfm Controller: Cylindrical Canister Suspended In Manhole

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Cylindrical Canister The cylindrical canister houses all electronics, and usually the batteries, and is designed for suspension within a manhole or other wet environment. Figure 2-21 ADFM controller: cylindrical canister suspended in manhole Note The current canister controller has four connector ports.
  • Page 45: Sensor Installation

    Pro20 and the Hot Tap. Technical support For additional assistance with installing the sensor, contact our Environmental Product Specialists at: Teledyne Isco 4700 Superior St. Lincoln NE 68504 Phone: (866) 298-6174 or (402) 464-0231 Fax: (402) 465-3022...
  • Page 46: Common Pipe And Channel Shapes

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the channel to the top of permanent silt, if any. This is the Bed Level entered into your software, and is used to calculate required sensor ele- v a t i o n , i f a n y ( s e e A p p l i c a t i o n s Wi t h Pe r m a n e n t S i l t Section 2.6.7).
  • Page 47: Sensor Positioning

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.6.2 Sensor Positioning Place the sensor in the straightest possible run, typically at a minimum of 5 channel diameters downstream from a bend and 2 channel diameters upstream from a bend. The sensor should be securely positioned, with minimal potential for fouling or damage from sediment or debris.
  • Page 48: Pro20: Cabling

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation The long side of the sensor must be parallel with the longitudinal axis of the channel. Flow Flow Figure 2-26 Sensor alignment with channel wall Sites where a large amount of aeration or turbulence will be present often require the use of a secondary pressure transducer.
  • Page 49: Circular Channels

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Cable mounting kit, Pro20 only: part #60-7709-003 Cable mounting kit, Pro20 + pressure sensor: part #60-7709-002 Lock nut Flat washer Flathead screw Isco mounting ring Figure 2-28 Securing the cable(s) with SST straps Note Always secure the sensor cable to the mounting apparatus and channel wall.
  • Page 50: Scissors Ring

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation WARNING Use gloves and eye protection when assembling and installing the Isco Mounting Rings. Bolt holes Scissors mechanism Slots for bolting to channel wall Extensions Sensor mounting location Holes for securing cable Flow Sensor Mounting Hardware Kit: Part #60-3004-178...
  • Page 51: Flatten Six Center Tabs On Base Section

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Figure 2-30 Flatten six center tabs on base section 2. Assemble the Scissors Ring, attach the sensor, and secure the cables above ground. 3. Assemble the ring, making sure the tongue sections are fully inserted into the slotted sections and over the secur- ing buttons.
  • Page 52: Ring Assembled, Ready For Installation

    Wedges are for reinforced concrete only. For pipes made of other materials, such as composite fiber, contact the manufac- turer or Teledyne Isco for attachment recommendations. For pipe IDs of 60" or smaller, the full scissors ring is recom- mended....
  • Page 53: Large Flows And Moving Debris

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Scissors mech. Expand by tightening scissors mechanism. Figure 2-33 Expand and secure the ring against the channel wall 2.6.5 Large Flows and Under high velocity conditions (greater than five feet per second Moving Debris or 1.5 meters per second) and/or moving debris, the ring may require anchoring to keep it tight against the pipe.
  • Page 54: Attaching The Sensor To A Mounting Plate

    Flow Plate: Part #60-7613-003 FLH M6 X 10mm SST Screws: Part #231-8116-10 Figure 2-34 Attaching the sensor to a mounting plate Secondary ADFM Pro20 level sensor sensor FLOW Figure 2-35 Rectangular frame mounting Where a rectangular frame is used, verify the exact channel width at different depths and ensure that no obstructions will hinder insertion and removal of the frame.
  • Page 55: Applications With Permanent Silt

    2.6.7 Applications With For pipes or channels where sediment or debris will be present, Permanent Silt Teledyne Isco offers mounting accessories for elevating the sensor. The debris fairing attaches directly to the mounting plate or ring, and the sensor is mounted in the top of the fairing for a lift of 3 inches.
  • Page 56: Fairing And Spacers For Added Lift

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Fairing: part # 60-7004-042 4" lift: part # 60-7004-045 2" lift: part # 60-7004-044 1" lift: part # 60-7004-043 Figure 2-37 Fairing and spacers for added lift 1. Insert the threaded couplers into the fairing or bottom spacer....
  • Page 57: Attaching The Mounting Plate

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Figure 2-39 Attaching the mounting plate Fairing Spacer Figure 2-40 Sensor with fairing and fairing spacer 2-37...
  • Page 58: Pro20 Sensor Mounting Hardware

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 3. Break off any excess length from the threaded couplers (Figure 2-41) such that the remaining threads attach the sensor snugly into the fairing. Figure 2-41 Threaded couplers: break off at joint 2.6.8 Pro20 Sensor Mounting Hardware Table 2-1 List of Pro20 Sensor Mounting Accessories...
  • Page 59: Hot Tap Sensor Installation

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.7 Hot Tap Sensor Recent changes have been made to the design of the Hot Tap Insertion (HTI) sensor. The two versions have slightly different Installation dimensions and hardware. Operation is exactly the same for both.
  • Page 60: Forced Depth And Scaling Constant (Hot Tap Only)

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.7.1 Forced Depth and During Hot Ta p site setup (F lowlink) or statio n setup Scaling Constant (Hot (WinADFM), you must open the Advanced Commands field and Tap only) enter the following information: Forced Depth (QF) –...
  • Page 61: Insertion: Early Version Hti

    The sensor may be installed at any position in a vertical pipe, provided the stream is flowing upward. For all other variations in position or flow, contact Teledyne Isco for assistance. Tools and supplies...
  • Page 62: Early Hti: Component Measurements And Sensor Positioning

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Sensor Nipple Valve Saddle Tap Sensor length (printed on box; standard 28" nom.) Pipe wall thickness Extended length (L + 2.25") Minimum clearance for sensor removal (E + V + T) Valve (user-supplied) Distance from top of valve to inner wall (V + T + P)
  • Page 63: Early Hti Hardware

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Before installation, fully extend the Hot Tap by loosening the clamping collar (lock ring) screw (Figure 2-45) and pulling the sensor all the way back inside the nipple, as shown at the bottom left of Figure 2-44.
  • Page 64: Secondary Collar Installation

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 5. Lock the sensor shaft in place by tightening the collar screw. Note that there are two screws; the screw to be tightened is on the side of the collar, not the top. WARNING Never loosen any hardware on the Hot Tap sensor when the pipe is pressurized.
  • Page 65: Early Version Hot Tap With Secondary Collar Installed

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 3. Place the other half of the new collar on top of the old one to form the new collar. 4. Insert the two long screws, including washers, spacers, and nuts, as shown above. Tighten the screws until the collar is snug against the shaft and cannot rotate.
  • Page 66: Insertion: Current Hti

    The sensor may be installed at any position in a vertical pipe, provided the stream is flowing upward. For all other variations in position or flow, contact Teledyne Isco for assistance. Tools and supplies...
  • Page 67: Current Hti: Component Measurements And Sensor Positioning

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Sensor Nipple Valve Saddle Tap Sensor length: 28.785 in. (73.114 cm) Pipe wall thickness Extended length: 31.035 in. (78.829 cm) Minimum clearance for sensor removal (31.035" + V + T) Valve (user-supplied) Distance from top of valve to inner wall (V + T + P) Tapping saddle, thread-o-let, or spool piece...
  • Page 68: Current Hti Hardware

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Before installation, fully extend the Hot Tap by loosening the clamping collar screws (Figure 2-50) and pulling the sensor all the way back inside the nipple, as shown at the bottom left of Figure 2-49....
  • Page 69: Align The Edges Of The Box Parallel To Flow

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Flow Figure 2-51 Align the edges of the box parallel to flow 5. Loosen the two Phillips screws on the back of the two-piece clamping collar. WARNING Never loosen any hardware on the Hot Tap sensor when the pipe is pressurized.
  • Page 70: Adjust Chain To Proper Length

    Figure 2-53 Adjust chain to proper length Additional Safety For installation of the sensor in pipes with pressures above Equipment 100psi, Teledyne Isco recommends the Safety Installation Kit, part #60-7007-030 as an additional safety measure. Figure 2-54 Safety Installation Kit 2-50...
  • Page 71: Applying Power

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.10 Applying Power Connect the appropriate power supply to the ADFM and the power source, and/or ensure that the batteries are securely mounted inside the control box. 2.10.1 Box Controller To install the four lantern batteries: Batteries 1.
  • Page 72: Box: Battery Compartment

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 4. Place the four batteries inside the compartment with the terminals facing downward. Figure 2-56 Box: Battery compartment 5. Replace the housing lid, installing it so that the metal screw tab in the chassis is over the cutout in the upper right corner of the lid, as before.
  • Page 73: Box Controller On And Reset Switches

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.10.2 Box Controller On and In the box controller, the On switch is a key switch located on the Reset Switches left side of the inner front panel (Figure 2-58), inside the area labeled Power.
  • Page 74: Canister Controller Batteries

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.10.3 Canister Controller To install the four lantern batteries: Batteries 1. Unscrew the four eye bolts on the canister’s suspension end, taking care not to lose the washers and the black o-ring seal around the base of the lid.
  • Page 75: Resetting The Adfm Canister

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 3. Place the four batteries inside the compartment with the terminals facing downward. Figure 2-61 Canister: Battery compartment 4. Reinstall hold-down and outer covers. 2.10.4 Resetting the ADFM To reset the ADFM canister, disconnect and reconnect power Canister cable and/or battery power (by removing and replacing the bat- teries).
  • Page 76: Built In Tests (Bits) (Box Controller Only)

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.11 Built In Tests (BITs) When power is first applied to the ADFM box controller, an internal self-test will automatically be performed. On the control (Box Controller Only) box, result messages will scroll on the LCD display, finishing with a display showing the ADFM firmware version number on the first line and a hexadecimal-coded event/error map on the second line.
  • Page 77: Bit Hexadecimal Code Definitions

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Table 2-2 BIT Hexadecimal Code Definitions Code Definition Explanation Autostart: Unit has been restarted or restarted itself. 01nnnnnn Modem dial failure 80nnnnnn Modem listen failure 40nnnnnn Recorder failure 20nnnnnn Recorder full 10nnnnnn Transducer communication failure 08nnnnnn Power time fail:...
  • Page 78: Data Retrieval

    Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.12 Data Retrieval This section offers a brief overview of collecting data from your ADFM system with Teledyne Isco’s software programs. For full details of site setup and data management, refer to the software instruction manual.
  • Page 79: Flowlink: Data Download

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Note To retrieve only the data collected since the last interrogation, press Shift + F8 to open the Retrieve Options window. Figure 2-63 Flowlink: Data download 6. Upon completion, click Erase Data to erase the recorder. The software will remind you to back up your data first: Figure 2-64 Erasure warning - Flowlink 7.
  • Page 80: Viewing The Data

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation b. To keep current program settings, click Restart. Figure 2-66 Restart warning - Flowlink 2.13.1 Viewing the Data In the workspace on the left, expand the site file tree to display devices in the site and the ADFM’s measured parameters.
  • Page 81: Flowlink: Drag & Drop Data Parameters On Graph (Velocity And Flow Shown)

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation To view multiple parameters on the graph, simply drag and drop them into the graph. Figure 2-68 Flowlink: Drag & drop data parameters on graph (velocity and flow shown) Flowlink’s Pulsed Doppler graphing properties include many editing and formatting capabilities, and other features such as Scatter plots, Flow Profile, and data quality indicators of amplitude and correlation.
  • Page 82: Winadfm

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2.14 WinADFM To begin downloading data from the ADFM through direct-con- nection: 1. Connect the computer to the ADFM flow meter with the communication interface cable. 2. Start WinADFM software. 3. Select File > Open. 4.
  • Page 83: Collect/Erase Data

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Figure 2-70 Collect/Erase Data The Collect window shows the name of the data file being col- lected and the number of bytes transferred, as well as the size of the data file. Figure 2-71 Data transfer indicator 2-63...
  • Page 84: Viewing The Data

     ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation When the download is finished, erase the recorder by clicking Erase Data. 8. When finished, restart the ADFM by doing one of the fol- lowing: a. Click Restart to keep current program settings. b.
  • Page 85: Viewing Data In Expert View

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation Figure 2-73 Viewing data in Expert View 2-65...
  • Page 86  ADFM® Flow Meter Section 2 Setup and Installation 2-66...
  • Page 87: Section 3 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    3.1 How to Obtain Service If you think your equipment requires repair, contact Teledyne Isco’s Technical Service Department. Teledyne Isco The cable connections and electronic components of the sensor Technical Service Dept.
  • Page 88: Desiccant

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting plastic are preferable; however, corrugated shipping boxes of at least 200-lb test may also be used. • Use a layer of shock absorbing material at least one inch thick around all sides of the flow meter and transducer assemblies to firmly cushion and prevent movement within the container.
  • Page 89: Internal Desiccant Canister

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Desiccant canister Window Figure 3-1 Internal desiccant canister Inspect the desiccant canister each time the case is opened. The desiccant canister has a window on its side that looks blue or yellow when the desiccant is dry. As the desiccant absorbs moisture, the pebbles in the window will turn from blue to pink, or from yellow to green.
  • Page 90: Canister Controller Desiccant

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3.2.2 Canister Controller The canister controller desiccant is in a bag that cannot be regen- Desiccant erated and must be replaced. Part #099-0002-01 CAUTION Opening the electronics cover on the canister will void the NEMA/IP rating.
  • Page 91: Real Time Clock Backup Battery

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Desiccant Figure 3-3 Canister case desiccant and humidity indicator card 3.3 Real Time Clock The real time clock is designed to keep the time updated when Backup Battery the flow meter’s power is removed. In the box controller, the backup battery is a single, 3-volt, 250 mAh lithium coin cell, located near the bottom left corner of the ADFM motherboard.
  • Page 92: Troubleshooting The Adfm

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3.4 Troubleshooting the The following sections provide assistance in locating and iso- lating faults in the system. ADFM 3.4.1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting information for system power-up is provided in Tables Table 3-1, and for system operation in Table 3-2. Possible problems and actions are listed in order of likelihood.
  • Page 93: Troubleshooting Steps

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 3-2 Troubleshooting During Operation Symptom Possible Problem(s) Action Message: “Transducer not found” Sensor cable connector Refer to Section 3.4.4. Cabling between Motherboard and sensor connector of flow meter Sensor or sensor cable Message: “Recorder not found”...
  • Page 94: Bit Not Executing (Box Controller Only)

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting It is not necessary to follow these procedures for routine mainte- nance. However, the Built-In Tests may be executed on a routine basis. For the following procedure, the top cover of the ADFM controller must be removed from the chassis.
  • Page 95: Bit Determines A Problem Associated With The Sensor

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ing harness for good connection at the battery terminals, and the motherboard battery connector. 2. If you are using an external DC power supply, ensure that it is supplying proper voltage to the ADFM controller (12 to 26 VDC).
  • Page 96: Sensor Malfunction With Canister Controller

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Ribbon cable Coaxial cable Figure 3-4 Box controller sensor interface board connections 3.4.5 Sensor Malfunction Check the pins on the sensor cable connection. There should be a With Canister total of 11 pins, and the pins should be free of moisture and cor- Controller rosion.
  • Page 97: Canister Controller: Opening The Electronics Lid

    ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Allen screws (4) Figure 3-5 Canister controller: opening the electronics lid 2. The interior electronics are attached to the lid. Laying the controller on its side, very carefully ease the lid a few inches away from the case (Figure 3-6).
  • Page 98 ADFM® Flow Meter Section 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-12...
  • Page 99: Appendix A Parts And Accessories

    ADFM® Flow Meter Appendix A Parts and Accessories Parts and Accessories can be purchased by contacting Teledyne Isco’s Customer Service Department. Teledyne Isco Customer Service Department P.O. Box 82531 Lincoln, NE 68501 USA Phone: (800) 228-4373 (402) 464-0231 FAX:(402) 465-3022 E-mail:IscoInfo@teledyne.com...
  • Page 100: Pro20 Debris Fairing Kits

    ADFM® Flow Meter Appendix A Parts and Accessories Pro20 IS sensor with 15 m (49 ft) cable ... 60-7004-028 Pro20 IS sensor with 30 m (98 ft) cable ... 60-7004-029 Pro20 IS sensor with 45 m (147 ft) cable .
  • Page 101: Appendix B Material Safety Data Sheets

    ADFM® Flow Meter Appendix B Material Safety Data Sheets This appendix provides Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the internal desiccant used inside the ADFM electronics housing. Specific questions regarding the use and handling of this product should be directed to the manufacturer listed in the MSDS.
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  • Page 107 ADFM® Flow Meter Appendix B Material Safety Data Sheets Multisorb Technologies, Inc. Drican® (Indicating Silica Gel – Al Case ) July 21, 2008 Page 1 of 4 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Effective Date July 21, 2008 M119 MSDS Number Section 1 – Product and Company Information Product Name: Drican®...
  • Page 108 ADFM® Flow Meter Appendix B Material Safety Data Sheets Multisorb Technologies, Inc. Drican® (Indicating Silica Gel – Al Case ) July 21, 2008 Page 2 of 4 Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures Flammable Properties: Not flammable Flash Point: Not applicable Method: Not applicable Flammable Limits:...
  • Page 109 ADFM® Flow Meter Appendix B Material Safety Data Sheets Multisorb Technologies, Inc. Drican® (Indicating Silica Gel – Al Case ) July 21, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: Silver metal canister Vapor Density: Not applicable None Odor:...
  • Page 110 ADFM® Flow Meter Appendix B Material Safety Data Sheets Multisorb Technologies, Inc. Drican® (Indicating Silica Gel – Al Case ) July 21, 2008 Page 4 of 4 Section 14 – Transportation Information Not classified as a hazardous material. Not regulated. U.S.
  • Page 111 ADFM® Flow Meter Index Numerics 2105, 1-8 fairing, 2-35 Flowlink software, 1-8, 2-1, 2-58 accQcomm, 1-8 advanced settings geometry, 2-25 Hot Tap, 2-40 Hot Tap basic setup, 2-19 advanced settings, 2-40 batteries current version, 2-46 box controller, 2-51 dimensions, 2-41 canister, 2-54 forced depth, 2-40 battery, lithium, 3-5...
  • Page 112 ADFM® Flow Meter Index troubleshooting, 3-8 power-up sequence, 2-56 Pro20 cabling, 2-28 channel geometry, 2-25 circular channels, 2-29 elevating the sensor, 2-35 installation, 2-25 intrinsically safe system, 1-1 mounting hardware, 2-38 overview, 1-1 positioning, 2-27 rectangular channels, 2-33 specifications, 1-4 programming connecting to the accQmin, 2-15 Flowlink, 2-1...
  • Page 113 Compliance Statements DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive: 2004/108/EC -The EMC Directive Manufacturer's Name: Teledyne Isco, Inc. Manufacturer's Address: 4700 Superior, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504 USA Mailing Address: P.O. Box 82531, Lincoln, NE 68501 Equipment Type/Environment: Laboratory Equipment for Light Industrial/Commercial Environments...
  • Page 115 * This warranty applies to the USA and countries where Teledyne Isco does not have an authorized dealer. Customers in countries outside the USA, where Teledyne Isco has an authorized dealer, should contact their Teledyne Isco dealer for warranty service.

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