If you need to return the device to the manufacturer or supplier, please fill out the form • contained in the manual and send it with the device. Unfortunately, the manufacturer cannot repair or inspect the device without the completed form. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
The OPTISONIC 6300 OPTISONIC 6300 OPTISONIC 6300 OPTISONIC 6300 is designed exclusively for bi-directional measurements on conductive and / or non-conductive fluids. Excess of contaminations (gas, particles, 2 phases) disturb the acoustic signal and thus must be avoided. The overall functionality of the OPTISONIC 6300...
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3 4 fixing units 4 Coupling pads 5 2 metal straps 6 Signal cable plus connector cap 7 Cable box plus signal cable INFORMATION! No special tools, no training required! www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
Product specific information and extensive product specification is available using PICK, the Product Information Center KROHNE web-tool. PICK can be found via the service menu button on the KROHNE.com website. Device versions The ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeter is available in different versions and with two separate flow converters (wall-mount or field version).
5 Sensor serial number(s), corresponds with the number mentioned on type sticker 6 Manufacturing date and CE sign with number(s) of notified body/bodies 7 Type designation of the flowmeter with CG number 8 Name and address of the manufacturer www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
3 Tag number 4 CE sign with number(s) of notified body/bodies 5 Media temperature and calibration data 6 Type designation of the flowmeter 7 Name and address of the manufacturer 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
• Storage temperature -50...+70°C / -58...+158°F 2.6 Transport Signal converter • Do not lift the signal converter by the cable glands. Measuring sensor • Do not lift the measuring sensor by the connected cables. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
Additionally, flow profile distortion is possible. CAUTION! If you program the diameter, please note that you use the outer diameter of the pipe. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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• of cloth. Coupling fat on the converter housing may be removed using soapy water. CAUTION! The device should be protected from corrosive chemicals or gases and dust/particles accumulation. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
Always install the sensor at a non-insulated part of the pipe. Remove any insulation if • necessary! After installation, the sensor can be completely insulated. The sensor cable must be kept • away from the hot pipe surface. • Always wear protective gloves. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
INFORMATION! 2 dimensional bends occur in a vertical or or or or horizontal plane (X/Y) only, while 3 dimensional bends occur in both vertical and and horizontal plane (X/Y/Z). www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
2.8.8 Position of control valve Always install control valves downstream of the flowmeter in order to avoid cavitation or distortion of the flow profile. Figure 2-17: Position of control valve www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
Large: V mode (2 traverses) Table 2-1: Version and preferred measuring mode 2.8.10 Pipe and media parameters INFORMATION! Detailed databases of most pipe and media parameters are on the supplied CD. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
• 5 return the other end of the metal strap through the upper strap lock on both the side of the sensor rail 2. • 6 tighten and lock the strap locks with an Allen wrench. Both sides from sensor rail are secured on the piping 7. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
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• 4 put grease on the contact surfaces of the transducers. • 5 put back cover by tilting back in a 90° angle. • 6 press the cover back vertically on the locking strips until you hear them click. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
Apply a thin layer of grease on both sides of the pad and place it on the transducer surface. Click and turn the rail back on the pipe. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
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• 6 put back sensor rail by tilting back in a 90° angle. • 7 press the sensor rail back vertically on the fixing units until you hear them click. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
Figure 2-19: Procedure for installation of small or medium version 1 Rail, small version 2 Rail, medium version 3 Choose for V-mode or ... 4 Choose for W-mode 5 Make settings in converter www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
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2 Single pipe/dual path version 3 Dual pipe/single path version 4 Single pipe/dual path in "X Mode" INFORMATION! Refer to the manual of the OPTISONIC 6300 for more information regarding "X mode". 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
5 Mount the cable box (only for the downstream metal strap). 6 Push the metal strap through the upper slot of the fixing unit. 7 Pull the metal strap moderately tight by hand. • Secure by turning screws clockwise. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
1 Enter the values for the installation menu, X1...X7.2.8 2 Read the advised mounting distance in menu X7.2.3 3 Choose for Z-mode (default) or 4 Choose for V-mode Finish the installation menu 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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44 or Start measurement of large version on page 46. INFORMATION! Information and details for the mechanical installation refer to the manual of the OPTISONIC 6300 and for the electrical connections refer to Electrical connections signal converter on page 32 www.krohne.com...
Figure 2-24: Pipe mounting of the field housing 1 Fix the signal converter to the pipe. 2 Fasten the signal converter using standard U-bolts and washers. 3 Tighten the nuts. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
4 Screw the signal converter to the mounting plate with the nuts and washers. Figure 2-26: Mounting multiple devices next to each other a 600 mm / 23.6" b 250 mm / 9.8" www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
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2 Fasten the mounting plate securely to the wall. 3 Screw the signal converter to the mounting plate with the nuts and washers. Figure 2-28: Mounting multiple devices next to each other a 240 mm / 9.4" 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
Each time a housing cover is opened, the thread should be cleaned and greased. Use only resin- free and acid-free grease. Ensure that the housing gasket is properly fitted, clean and undamaged. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
2 Tighten the screw connection of the cable entry securely. 3 Never mount the housing with the cable entries facing upwards. 4 Seal cable entries that are not needed with a plug. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
WARNING! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
PE of the power supply must be connected to the separate U- clamp terminal in the terminal compartment of the signal converter. INFORMATION! 240 VAC+5% is included in the tolerance range. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
3.4.1 Signal converter power supply connections Field version (L+) / L (L-) / N Figure 3-5: Signal converter field version, power supply connections Wall version Figure 3-6: Signal converter wall version, power supply www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
For XT versions: check if the signal cable is heat protected with the protection sleeve of 1 meter / 40". INFORMATION! The signal cable delivered with the device has to be connected correctly with a minimum bending radius of 100 mm / 4 ” 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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To ensure smooth functioning, always use the signal cable(s) included in the delivery. CAUTION! When installing the EMC gland, make sure that the shield of the cable has a good contact with the internal metalised insert of the EMC gland. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
Excessive dis- / re-connection and/or positioning the connectors skewed to each other will damage the inside clips of the connectors. This results in an improper contact and measurement errors. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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Figure 3-13: Inserting cable and secure with clamp on shielding bush 1 Connection compartiment sensor cable(s) 2 Grounding clamp with metal shielding bush of sensor cable Wall version Figure 3-14: Connect signal cable www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
• Open the housing cover 1 and remove. • Push the prepared cable through the cable entry and connect the necessary conductors 2. • Connect the shield if necessary 3. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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• Push the prepared cable through the cable entry 2 and connect the necessary conductors 3. • Connect the shield if necessary 4. • Close the cover of the terminal compartment. • Lock 5 the housing cover with screw driver (counter clockwise). www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
EN 60947-5-6. Errors indicated on LC display. Error messages possible via status output. Active current input Passive current input 2 x IIn Two active current inputs (for Ex i I/O) No additional module installed No further module possible 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
1 Function changed by reconnecting 2 Changeable • The grey boxes in the tables denote unassigned or unused connection terminals. • Connection terminal A+ is only operable in the basic input/output version. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
Modbus (option) G _ _ max. 2 optional modules for term. A + B Common Sign. B Sign. A (D1) (D0) 1 Changeable 2 Not activated bus terminator 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
• Fill in the actual transducer distance at menu X7.2.6 (and X8.2.6 if applicable) • Run the optimization loop until the transducer distance changes no more than 0.5%. • www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
2 paths: go to X4.2 for the 2 pipe. 2 pipes: go to X6 for the 2 X7.2.11: End Installation? Enter "Yes" to save the installation. The measurement screen will appear. Mount the cover. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
Proceed with the mechanical installation of the rails: refer to large version on page 24. After the mechanical installation of the rails, continue with the standard set up (configuration) refer to Start measurement (standard setup) on page 45. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
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Figure 4-3: Device configurations for "Large" versions 1 Single pipe, single path with cable ≤ 5 m 2 Single pipe, single path with cable ≥ 10 m 3 Single pipe, dual path 4 Dual pipe 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
5 Mount the cable box (only for the downstream metal strap). 6 Push the metal strap through the upper slot of the fixing unit. 7 Pull the metal strap moderately tight by hand. • Secure by turning screws clockwise. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
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2 Add the Advised Distance and mark the location on the alignment line. • Mount the DOWN rail in such a way that the transducer is at the marked location. 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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It can be necessary to install the DOWN rail as shown below. Figure 4-8: Transducers almost opposite, distance small 1 The installation of the rails are (more or less) facing straight and metal straps are mounted close beside each other. www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
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Figure 4-9: Mounting large version in V-mode 1 Fixing units 2 Reference marking 3 Cable box 4 Advised Distance, X7.4 5 Minimum distance between UP and DOWN rail: 110 mm / 4.3" 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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3 Make connections in splitter- (cable) box 4 Cable to converter 5 Turn the screws clockwise to secure the caps INFORMATION! See also the previous sections "Installation" and "Electrical connections". www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
Medium - stainless steel / XT 32.4 Table 5-2: Dimensions and weight clamp-on sensor (inch - lb) 1 value for one of the 2 delivered rails 2 delivered without cover 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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Table 5-3: Dimensions and weight splitter- (cable) box (mm - kg) Dimensions [inches] Approximately weight without cable [lbs] Cable box 4.53 8.27 2.64 Table 5-4: Dimensions and weight splitter- (cable) box (inch - lb) www.krohne.com 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en...
Table 5-5: Dimensions in mm and inch 5.1.3 Mounting plate of wall-mounted housing Figure 5-4: Dimensions of mounting plate of wall-mounted housing [mm] [inch] Ø9 Ø0.4 3.85 Table 5-6: Dimensions in mm and inch 06/2019 - 4005857501 - QS OPTISONIC 6300 v2 R01 en www.krohne.com...
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