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Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Thermal Energy Flowmeter for gases Model: KEC-1 622 Mary Street; Suite 101; Warminster, PA 18974 Phone: 267-673-8117 - Fax: 267-673-8118 Sales@cabriggs.com www.cabriggs.com...
  • Page 2 Foreword Dear customer, thank you very much for deciding in favour of the KEC-1. Please read this installation and operation manual carefully before mounting and initiating the device and follow our advice. A riskless operation and a correct functioning of the KEC-1 are only guaranteed in case of careful observation of the described instructions and notes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ½“ welded nipple with ball valve ½“ ................... 19     Installation of the Sensor ....................... 20     6.4.1 Mounting KEC-1 onto the ball valve .................. 20     Alignement Display (Housing) ....................21     Tightening torques ......................... 21  ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Content

        8.3.5 Advanced ........................... 38     8.3.6 4 -20mA ..........................39     8.3.7 KEC-1 Info ......................... 41     MBus ............................41     8.4.1 Default Settings communication ..................41     8.4.2 Default values transmitted ....................41  ...

  • Page 5: Pictograms And Symbols

    As a consequence of incorrect handling: possible personal injury or damage Note! Possible hazard As a consequence of incorrect handling: possible personal injury or damage Important! Additional notes, information, tips As a consequence of incorrect handling: Disadvantages in operation and maintenance, no danger KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 5 of 43...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Regional and national regulations respectively, have to be observed in addition to this instruction manual if necessary. This instruction manual has to be available at any time at the operation site of the KEC-1. Ensure that the KEC-1 operates within the permissible and listed limits on the nameplate.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    The instrument described in this manual is exclusively to use for measuring the thermal mass flow of gases. At the same time, the gas temperature is measured too. The KEC-1 can be configured for measuring a predetermined range of pure gases or of gas mixtures.

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    G 1/2“ ISO 228, NPT 1/2“, R 1/2“, PT 1/2“ Material: Housing aluminum die cast, probe stainless steel1,4571 Protection class IP67 * Reference conditions for Temperature and pressure can be freely set, standard conditions are 0 ° and 1013 mbar. KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 8 of 43...

  • Page 9: Signal Circuits

    Vin 12-36 Vdc 4.1.3 Pulse  Galvanically isolated (dry contact)  Passive: 48 Vdc , 500 mA  Max. pulse output freq. 50 Hz 4.1.4 Alarm  Galvanically isolated  Max. 48 Vdc, 500 mA KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 9 of 43...

  • Page 10: Measuring Range Flow Kec-1

    Measuring range Measuring range flow KEC-1 The flow-/consumption sensor KEC-1 is available in 3 different versions:  Standard max. measuring range of 92.7 m/s  Max–Version max. measuring range of 185.0 m/s  High speed–Version max. measuring range of 224 m/s...

  • Page 11: Measuring Range „Standard Version

    765.4 687.8 737.8 758.7 457.4 64.2 888.9 817.2 1389.7 879.5 790.3 847.8 871.8 525.6 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000 mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013.25 mbar KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 11 of 43...
  • Page 12 278756.5 176411.1 158519.9 170062.7 174872.1 105423.5 1000.0 220404 202353.8 344143.9 217791.5 195703.6 209953.9 215891.5 130152.4 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 12 of 43...

  • Page 13: Measuring Range „Max Version

    2413.8 1528.3 1373.0 1472.3 1514.1 913.1 64.2 1774.33 1631.4 2773.7 1756.1 1577.7 1691.8 1739.8 1049.3 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013.25 mbar KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 13 of 43...
  • Page 14 556358.8 352245.2 316462.7 339355.8 348974.7 210462.2 1000.0 439383.15 403995.0 686862.7 434870.6 390694.7 418957.8 430833.0 259829.8 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 14 of 43...

  • Page 15: Measuring Range „High Speed Version

    2923.0 1849.6 1662.6 1782.8 1833.7 1105.9 64.2 2148.38 1975.7 3358.8 2125.4 1910.5 2048.6 2107.1 1270.8 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 15 of 43...
  • Page 16 673709,7 426310,9 383218,1 410920,6 422655,7 254901,6 1000,0 532009,87 489259,1 831740,4 526309,8 473108,8 507309,4 521797,2 314693,3 Referred to DIN 1945 / ISO 1217 (20°C, 1000mbar) and compressed air. Referred to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 16 of 43...

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions Dimension KEC-1 156 (max) 132 (max) Sensor lenght L [mm] H [mm] KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 17 of 43...

  • Page 18: Installation

    5 x D The values represent the min.lenghts. In case the min. inlet / outlet runs could not be ensured, it must be expected to get increased or significant deviations of the measurement values. KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 18 of 43...

  • Page 19: Installation Kec-1

    Installation Installation KEC-1 The installation of the sensor is done via a ball valve ½ ". If no valid measuring point with a ball valve ½ " is available there are following ways to set up a measuring point. 6.3.1 ½“...

  • Page 20: Installation Of The Sensor

    Installation Installation of the Sensor 6.4.1 Mounting KEC-1 onto the ball valve  Assembly is carried out by inserting the connection thread with gasket. (G1/2“ thread, SW 32) into the connection piece (ball valve). The sensor has be tighten by hand as far as possible and then tighten with stipulated torque of 25-30 Nm.

  • Page 21: Alignement Display (Housing)

    Installation Alignement Display (Housing) The sensor housing KEC-1 can be turned in both directions, max. 345 °. For this purpose, the housing- connecting nut must be opened. The housing can be rotated to the desired position, a bigger rotation angle is prevented by internal stop pins.

  • Page 22: Connection Diagram

    Cable glands - clamping ranges For ensuring the tightness and strain relief, connector cables with the following diameters must be used. KEC-1 Standard clamping range : Ø 5- 9mm KEC-1 Ex clamping range : Ø 5-10mm (in preparation) KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 22 of 43...

  • Page 23: Connector Pin Assignment

    Pulse / Alarm * Direction input I- Aktiv* I+ Aktiv* I- Aktiv* I+ Aktiv* MBus MBus * All analogue outputs are galvanically isolated. ** The analogue outputs are optional as passive output available too. KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 23 of 43...

  • Page 24: Wire Connection

    If the sensor placed at the end oft he Modbus system a termination is required. Therfore the enclosed 120R resistor ist o be connected at Pin 1 and Pin 3 of connector „X2“ 7.3.4 Pulse Output KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 24 of 43...

  • Page 25: Operation Kec-1

    Operation Operation KEC-1 The operation of the KEC-1 is carried out by 2 optical keys through the glass cover Thus, the KEC-1 can be operated from the outside without opening the cap. Optical keys Selection of the individual menu items is done by pressing the ">" and confirm by pressing "OK".

  • Page 26: Main Menu (Home)

    Operation Main menu (Home) 8.1.1 Intialization After switching on the KEC-1 the initialized screen is displayed followed by the main menu. Main menu  Switching to pages 2-4 or back by pressing key „ “ 410,34 391.23 1 minutes AV-Time ( Period for average value calculation) could be changed under Sensor Setup.-Advanced–...

  • Page 27: Settings

    Selection of a menu item or to change a value is done with the key „ “, a final move to the chosen menu item or takeover of the value change needs the confirmation by pressing the „OK“ KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 27 of 43...

  • Page 28: Sensor Setup

    , select the respective position and activate the position with the "OK" button. By pressing „“ the position value is incremented by 1. Complete with "OK" activate next number position. Confirm entry by pressing „OK“. KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 28 of 43...

  • Page 29: Input / Change Consumption Counter

    In case the quantity of units selectable are not presentable on one page, pleas move to next page by pressing „<<“ Confirm selection by pressing 2x „OK“. Procedure for all 4 measurement-variables is analogous. KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 29 of 43...

  • Page 30: Definition Of The Reference Conditions

    „OK“ Setup  Sensor Setup Advanced  Ref.Temp By pressing „“ the position value is incremented by 1. Complete with "OK" activate next number position. Procedure for changing the reference temperature is the same. KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 30 of 43...
  • Page 31 Input values of 0 -10000 in [ms] are possible Setup  Sensor Setup Advanced  AV-Time The time period for averaging can be entered here. Input values of -1440 1 [minutes] are possible. For average values see display window 3 + 4 KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 31 of 43...

  • Page 32: Setting Of Zeropoint And Low-Flow Cut Off

    Setup  Sensor Setup  ZP Adjust t  Reset By selection of „Reset“ all settings for „ZeroPnt“ and. „CutOff“ are reset. Menu item to be select with button „“ confirm the reset with „OK“ Leave menu with button „Back“ KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 32 of 43...

  • Page 33: Modbus Setup

    Operation 8.3.2 Modbus Setup The Flow sensors KEC-1 comes with a Modbus RTU Interface. Before commissioning the sensor the communication parameters  Modbus ID, Baudrate, Parity und Stop bit must be set in order to ensure the communication with the Modbus master.

  • Page 34: Modbus Settings (2001

    Flow in cfm 1181 1180 Float Flow in Ncfm 1189 1188 Float 1197 1196 Float Flow in kg/h 1205 1204 Float Flow in kg/min 1213 1212 Float Flow in kg/s 1221 1220 Float Flow in kW KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 34 of 43...
  • Page 35 Float Velocity Nm/s 1363 1362 Float Velocity Ft/min 1371 1370 Float Velocity NFt/min GasTemp °C 1419 1418 Float GasTemp °F 1427 1426 Float Remark:  For more additional Modbus values please refer to KECXX_Modbus_RTU_Slave_Installation_1.00_EN.doc KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 35 of 43...

  • Page 36: Pulse /Alarm

    180000 3000 3000000 Table 1 Maximum flow for pulse output Entering pulse values that are not allow a presentation to the full scale value, are not allowed. Entries are discarded and error message displayed. KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 36 of 43...

  • Page 37: User Setup

    180°. Currently 4 languages have been implemented and could be selected with button „“ Change of language by confirming with “OK”. Leaving the menu with button “back”. KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 37 of 43...

  • Page 38: Advanced

    Operation 8.3.5 Advanced Settings  Advanced By pressing „Factory Reset“ the sensor is set back to the factory settings. KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 38 of 43...

  • Page 39: -20Ma

    For saving the changes done press button „Save“ discard the changes press button “Cancel”. Leaving the menu with „Back“. 0.000 m³/h 1098.9 m³/h 169,8 m/s 1098.9 m³/h   Settings  4-20mA Channel 1 AutoRange KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 39 of 43...
  • Page 40 To make changes first select a menu item "Current Error" with button „“ and then select by pressing the „OK“ desired mode For saving the changes done press button „Save“ discard the changes press button “Cancel”. Leaving the menu with „Back“. KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 40 of 43...

  • Page 41: Mbus

    Default values transmitted Value 1 with [Unit]*: Consumption [m³] Value 2 with [Unit]*: Flow [m³/h] Value 3 with [Unit]*: Gas temperature [°C] *All Values could be changed / preset in production or with Kobold Service software KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 41 of 43...

  • Page 42: Supplementary Documentation

    Supplymentary Documentation Supplementary Documentation  Supplementary Documentation for Ex-Version (in preparation) KEC-1 K01/1216 Page 42 of 43...

  • Page 43: Eu Declaration Of Conformance

    CE Conformity 10 EU Declaration of Conformance We, KOBOLD Messring GmbH, Hofheim-Ts, Germany, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Thermal Energy Flowmeter for gases Model: KEC-1 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards noted below:...
  • Page 44 Operating Instructions Thermal Energy Flowmeter for gases Model: KEC-2 KEC-2 K01/1216 Page 1 of 35...
  • Page 45 A riskless operation and a correct functioning of the KEC-2 are only guaranteed in case of careful observation of the described instructions and notes Manufactured and sold by: Kobold Messring GmbH Nordring 22-24 D-65719 Hofheim Tel.: +49(0)6192-2990...
  • Page 46 Table of Content Table of Content I.  Foreword .......................... 2  II.  Table of Content ......................3  1  Pictograms and Symbols ....................5  2  Signalwords according ISO 3864 and ANSI Z 535 ............5  3  Safety instructions ......................6      Intended Use ...........................

  • Page 47: Table Of Content

    Table of Content     Settings ..........................19     8.3.1 Sensor Setup ........................20     8.3.1.1 Input / change tube diameter ..................20     8.3.1.2 Input / change consumption counter ................ 21     8.3.1.3 Definition of the units for flow, velocity, temperature and pressure ......21  ...

  • Page 48: 1  Pictograms And Symbols

    Pictogram / Symbols Pictograms and Symbols General Warning symbol (Danger, Warning, Caution) General note Installation- and Instruction manual to consider (on Nameplate) Installation- and Instruction manual to consider Signalwords according ISO 3864 and ANSI Z 535 Danger! Imminent danger As a consequence of incorrect handling: serious personal injury or death Warning! Possible hazard As a consequence of incorrect handling: possible serious injury or death...

  • Page 49: 3  Safety Instructions

    Otherwise there is a risk to human and material, and it may occur functional and operational disturbances In case of any obscurities or questions with regard to this manual or the instrument please contact Kobold GmbH.. Warning! Risk of injury in case of inadequate qualification! Improper handling can result in significant personal injury and damage.

  • Page 50: Intended Use

    Safety instructions Intended Use The instrument described in this manual is exclusively to use for measuring the thermal mass flow of gases. At the same time, the gas temperature is measured too. The KEC-2 can be configured for measuring a predetermined range of pure gases or of gas mixtures.

  • Page 51: 4  Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Measures: mass flow, consumption flow speed, temperature Measuring principle: thermal mass flow sensor Medium temperature range: -40 ... 180 °C Probe (ATEX-Version -20 °C … 120 °C) (in preparation) Operating temperature range: -20 ... 70 °C Operating pressure: 50 bar Power supply:...

  • Page 52: Signal Circuits

    Technical data Signal circuits 4.1.1 Modbus  According Standard EIA/TIA-485 4.1.2 Current output 4.1.2.1 Aktive  Galvanically isolated  4 … 20 mA  < 500 Ohm 4.1.2.2 Passive  Galvanically isolated  4 … 20 mA  < 500 Ohm ...

  • Page 53: Measuring Range Flow Kec-2

    Measuring Range Measuring range flow KEC-2 Innerdiameter of pipe Full scale value in Nm³/h Methane  DN  Inch Natural gas    (CH4) R 1/2“ 16.1 DN 15 R 3/4“ 21.7 DN 20 R 1“ 27.3 DN 25 R1 ¼“ DN 32 R 1 ½“...

  • Page 54: 5  Dimensions

    Dimension Dimensions Dimension KEC-2 Thread-version 156 (max) 132 (max) KEC-2 thread version Connection Outer Inner thread pipe dia. pipe dia. [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] 1/2“ 21.3 16.1 176.4 165.7 3/4“ 26.9 21.7 179.2 165.7 1“ 33.7 27.3 182.6 165.7 1 1/4“...

  • Page 55: Dimension Kec-2 Flanged-Version

    Dimension Dimension KEC-2 Flanged-version 156 (max) 132 (max) KEC-2 flanged version Flange DIN EN 1092-1 Outer Inner ØK Measuring pipe pipe ØD dia. dia. [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] section ØL [mm] [mm] [mm] 4 x 14 DN 15 21.3 16.1 213.2 165.7...

  • Page 56: 6  Installation

    Installation Installation Pipe/tube requirements  Correctly sized gaskets  Correct aligned flanges and gaskets  Diameter mismatch at the pipe junctions should be avoided but must be less than 1mm. further information see ISO 14511  Ensure clean pipes after installation Inlet / outlet runs The principle of thermal Mass flow measurement is very sensitive against disturbances.

  • Page 57: Installation Of Kec-2

    Installation 6.2.1 Installation of KEC-2 The sensor KEC-2 is pre-supplied with the measuring section. Alignment Display (Housing) The sensor housing KEC-2 can be turned in both directions, max. 345 °. For this purpose, the housing-connecting nut must be opened. The housing can be rotated to the desired position, a bigger rotaion angle is prevented by internal stop pins.

  • Page 58: 7  Connection Diagram

    Wiring Connection diagram Cable glands - clamping ranges For ensuring the tightness and strain relief, connector cables with the following diameters must be used. KEC-2 Standard clamping range : Ø 5-9 mm KEC-2 Ex clamping range: Ø 5-10 mm (in preparation) KEC-2 K01/1216 Page 15 of 35...

  • Page 59: Connector Pin Assignment

    Wiring Connector pin assignment Option Board MBus MBUS Main Board Connector Signal description VB - (GND) VB+ (12 V – 36 Vdc) Modbus (B) Modbus shield Modbus (A) Pulse / Alarm * Pulse / Alarm * Direction input I- Aktiv* I+ Aktiv* I- Aktiv* I+ Aktiv*...

  • Page 60: Wire Connection

    Wiring Wire connection 7.3.1 General:  Wiring to be done in strainless state only.  Length of cable skinning to be minimized  Not used cable entries must be closed with end caps  Use of cables with cross section of >= 0.25 mm² 7.3.2 Power supply 7.3.3...

  • Page 61: 8  Operation Kec-2

    Operation Operation KEC-2 The operation of the KEC-2 are carried out by 2 optical keys through the glass cover Thus, the KEC-2 can be operated from the outside without opening the cap. Optical keys Selection of the individual menu items is done by pressing the ">" and confirm by pressing "OK". Inputs or changes can be made with all white deposit fields, selcted filed will be highlighted with yellow background.

  • Page 62: Main Menu (Home)

    Operation Main menu  Switching to pages 2-4 or back by pressing key „ “ 410,34 391.23 1 minutes AV-Time ( Period for average value calculation) could be changed under Sensor Setup.-Advanced– AV- Time Settings The settings menu could accessed by pressing the key „OK“. But the access to the settings menu is password protected.

  • Page 63: Sensor Setup

    Operation Selection of a menu item or to change a value is done with the key „ “, a final move to the chosen menu item or takeover of the value change needs the confirmation by pressing the key „OK“ 8.3.1 Sensor Setup Setup ...

  • Page 64: Input / Change Consumption Counter

    Operation 8.3.1.2 Input / change consumption counter  Setup  Sensor Setup Total Counter Unit button In order to change, e.g. the unit, first select by pressing key „ “ the button “Unit” and then key “OK”. Select with the key „...

  • Page 65: Definition Of The Reference Conditions

    Operation 8.3.1.4 Definition of the reference conditions Here can be defined the desired measured media reference conditions for pressure and temperature and times for the filter and averaging.  Factory pre-setting for reference temperature and reference pressure are 20 °C, 1000 hPa ...
  • Page 66 Operation Setup  Sensor Setup Advanced  Filtertime Under item "Filtertime" " an attenuation can be defined. Input values of 0 -10000 in [ms] are possible Setup  Sensor Setup Advanced  AV-Time The time period for averaging can be entered here.

  • Page 67: Setting Of Zeropoint And Low-Flow Cut Off

    Operation 8.3.1.5 Setting of Zeropoint and Low-flow cut off Setup  Sensor Setup ZP Adjust 1,03 To make changes, first select a menu with button „“ and confirm selection by pressing „OK“ Setup  Sensor Setup  ZP Adjust  ZeroPnt When, without flow, the installed sensor shows already a flow value of >...

  • Page 68: Modbus Setup

    Operation 8.3.2 Modbus Setup The Flow sensors KEC-2 comes with a Modbus RTU Interface. Before commissioning the sensor the communication parameters  Modbus ID, Baudrate, Parity und Stop bit must be set in order to ensure the communication with the Modbus master. Settings ...

  • Page 69: Modbus Settings (2001

    Operation 8.3.2.1 Modbus Settings (2001…2005) Modbus Register No.of Default Read Data Type Description Unit /Comment Register Address Byte Setting Write 2001 2000 UInt16 Modbus ID Modbus ID 1…247 0 = 1200 1 = 2400 2 = 4800 2002 2001 UInt16 Baudrate 3 = 9600 4 = 19200...

  • Page 70: Remark

    Operation Modbus Register No.of Data Read Description Default Unit /Comment Register Address Byte Type Write Consumption m³ before 1269 1268 UInt32 comma Consumption Nm³ before 1275 1274 UInt32 comma Consumption ltr before comma 1281 1280 UInt32 Consumption Nltr before 1287 1286 UInt32 comma...

  • Page 71: Pulse /Alarm

    Operation 8.3.3 Pulse /Alarm Setup  Sensor Setup Pulse/ Alarm The galvanically isolated output can be defined as pulse- or alarm output. Selection of field „Relay Mode” with key „“ and change modus by pressing key „OK“. For alarm output following units could be chosen: kg/min, cfm, ltr/s, m³/h, m/s, °F, °C and kg/s.

  • Page 72: Usersetup

    Operation 8.3.4 User Setup  Settings UserSetup To make changes, first select a menu with button „“ and confirm selection by pressing „OK“ It is possible to define a password. The required password length is 4 digits. Please select with button „“...

  • Page 73: Advanced

    Operation 8.3.5 Advanced Settings  Advanced By pressing „Factory Reset“ the sensor is set back to the factory settings. KEC-2 K01/1216 Page 30 of 35...

  • Page 74: -20Ma

    Operation 8.3.6 4 -20mA Settings  4-20mA To make changes, first select a menu with button „“ and confirm selection by pressing „OK“  Settings  4-20mA Channel 1 The 4-20 mA Analogue output of the Sensor KEC can be individually adjusted. It is possible to assign following values „Temperature“, „Velocity“...
  • Page 75 Operation The scaling of the 4-20mA channel can be done automatically "Auto Range = on" or manual "AutoRange = off" . With button „“ select the menu item „AutoRange“ select with „OK“ the desired scaling method. (Automatically or manually) In case of AutoRange = off with „Scale 4mA“...

  • Page 76: Mbus

    Default values transmitted Value 1 with [Unit]*: Consumption [m³] Value 2 with [Unit]*: Flow [m³/h] Value 3 with [Unit]*: Gas temperature [°C] *All Values could be changed / preset in production or with Kobold Service software KEC-2 K01/1216 Page 33 of 35...

  • Page 77: 9  Supplementary Documentation

    Supplymentary Documentation Supplementary Documentation  Supplementary Documentation for Ex-Version (in preparation) KEC-2 K01/1216 Page 34 of 35...

  • Page 78: Eu Declaration Of Conformance

    10 EU Declaration of Conformance We, KOBOLD Messring GmbH, Hofheim-Ts, Germany, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Thermal Energy Flowmeter for gases Model: KEC-2 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards noted below: EN 55011:2011...
  • Page 79   Installation and Operating Instructions Service Software Model: KEC-Soft       ...
  • Page 80 KEC‐Soft  Table of contents  1 First steps ................................ 3  1.1 Installation of the PC Service Software Flow sensor .................. 3  1.2 Connecting the device to the "Service Software Adapter" ................ 3  1.3 Connecting the flow meter to the computer ..................... 3  1.4 Connecting with Modbus RTU  ........................ 4  2 Description of the software  .......................... 5  2.1 Device Info  .............................. 6  2.1.1 Device Info “General”  .......................... 6  2.1.2  Device Info “Actual Values”  ........................ 7  2.1.3 Device info “Firmware Update” ...................... 8  2.1.4 Update Language  .......................... 8  2.1.5 XML ‐ Settings  ............................ 8  2.2 Sensor Settings ............................ 9  2.2.1 General .............................. 9  2.2.2 Gas  ............................... 9  2.2.3 Units .............................. 10  Save the new unit using the "Set" button.  .................... 10  2.2.4 Parameter  ............................ 10  2.2.5 Zero Point Adjustment ........................ 11 ...

  • Page 81: 1 First Steps

    KEC‐Soft    1 First steps    1.1 Installation of the PC Service Software Flow sensor  Please install the "PC ‐ Service Software Flow Sensors" by starting (double click) the Setup File, “setup Service  Soft Flow Sensor 1.0.0.xx”  For latest version, please contact the sensor manufacturer.     1.2 Connecting the device to the "Service Software Adapter"   Please connect the "Service Software Adapter" with the power grid.   Now connect the "Service Software Adapter" with plug A of the flow meter.    Connect the "Service Software Adapter" with the USB port of your computer.  1.3 Connecting the flow meter to the computer  Please open the latest version of the "PC Service Software Flow Sensors". Be sure, that the control window  "CA5xx" is activated. Now choose the "COM‐Port" and click "Connect".     KEC K01/0217    page 3 ...

  • Page 82: Connecting With Modbus Rtu

    KEC‐Soft  1.4 Connecting with Modbus RTU    If you don't have the "PC‐Service Software Adapter", but your own Modbus converter, please deactivate the  control window "CA5xx".   Enter the specific values of the flow meter in the red marked area above.    ID:    1   Baud:    19200   Stop:    1   Parity:    even   Databits:  8    Please have also a look at ‐ 2.6 Interface Settings    KEC K01/0217    page 4 ...

  • Page 83: 2 Description Of The Software

    KEC‐Soft  2 Description of the software     The upper part of the window shows the current measurements. In this case the calculation of "Flow" and  "Velocity" are based on the values "Reference pressure" and "Reference temperature".    Flow:    Current rate of flow volume    Consumption:  The consumption meter adds the whole flow volume since the beginning of       the measurement (Please have also a look at 2.2 Sensor  Settings ‐ General ‐      Consumption)   Velocity:  Current flow velocity   Temperature:   Current gas temperature    Gas:    Current kind of gas (Sensor Settings ‐‐> Gas)   Ref. Press.:  Current set reference pressure (Sensor Settings ‐‐> Parameter)   Ref. Temp.:  Current set reference temperature (Sensor Settings ‐‐> Parameter)   Max. Flow:  The maximum flow rate which is possible with the actual settings of         reference pressure, reference temperature and kind of gas. ...

  • Page 84: Device Info

    KEC‐Soft    2.1 Device Info  The tab "Device Info" shows different information's about the flow meter.  2.1.1 Device Info “General”  The menu item “Device Info” shows an overview about different specific information's. For example, the  serial number, HW‐ & SW‐Version, the production and calibration dates of the connected flow meter etc.        KEC K01/0217    page 6 ...

  • Page 85: Device Info "Actual Values

    KEC‐Soft  2.1.2  Device Info “Actual Values”    The section "Actual Values" shows:   Supply Voltage:   The current supply voltage of the connected flow meter   Internal Temperature:  The current internal temperature of the connected flow meter   Run Time Counter:  Shows the total time of operation         (Day:Hour:Minute:Second)   Device State:    please have a look at section 2 Description of the Software      KEC K01/0217    page 7 ...

  • Page 86: Device Info "Firmware Update

    KEC‐Soft  2.1.3 Device info “Firmware Update”  At this point you can update your device with the latest software version  First you have to request the “update procedure“ by pressing the button “Update Firmware”      In the upcoming popup, you have to select the new software (file), selection by pressing the path icon see  red arrow. To start the update please press “Start” button.  For the latest software version, please contact your sensor manufacturer.     2.1.4 Update Language  You can update your sensor with different language files at "Update Language".   For more information, please ask your manufacturer.     2.1.5 XML ‐ Settings  The sensor settings could be stored in a XML file on a Harddisk, USB etc. So you can restore the sensor  settings on the sensor itself or more you can also transfer sensor settings to different sensors.    Load:  Load XML‐File l from Harddisc, USB etc.  Save:  store XML‐File to Harddisc, USB etc.  Get:  Load Settings from sensor for storing as XML‐File.  Set:  Store Settings from XMl‐File in Sensor.  KEC K01/0217    page 8 ...

  • Page 87: Sensor Settings

    KEC‐Soft  2.2 Sensor Settings      2.2.1 General    Consumption:  Here you are able to preset the value, e.g. by replacing another sensor.   Value to be entered into the field and transferred to sensor by pressing the “Set”  button.   Sensor Location:  Enter up to 15 letters.  Text to be entered into the field and transferred to sensor by pressing the  “Set” button.  2.2.2 Gas  At "Selected Gas" you can choose between different preprogrammed gas types.   If it is a real gas calibration, there is the addition "(Real)" behind the name of the gas.   The measuring values will be calculated based on the values of air, if there is no addition.   KEC K01/0217    page 9 ...

  • Page 88: Units

    KEC‐Soft    2.2.3 Units    All units are predefined during production, here and as well at the sensor itself; you have the possibility to  change it. Possible units are selectable in the popup menu.  For accessing, please press the “arrow done” symbol of the respective unit.   Example for unit of flow:    Save the new unit using the "Set" button.  2.2.4 Parameter  At the point "Parameter" you can change reference temperature, reference pressure and also enter your  system pressure.   To get correct measurement results the correct pipe diameter is required.  In case you have an immersion sensor, it is possible to enter your pipe diameter at "Diameter". Procedure is  the identical as above, insert value in corresponding field and transfer it to sensor by pressing the “Set”  button.  Remark!  For sensors with integrated measurement sections, diameter is not changeable.      KEC K01/0217    page 10 ...

  • Page 89: Zero Point Adjustment

    KEC‐Soft    2.2.5 Zero Point Adjustment   It is possible to enter a value that will used either for zero point calibration or low flow cut off.    Your entered value will be use as zero point, if you choose "Zero Point". The sensor will start  counting at this point. This adjustment is helpful if there is no flow in the pipe, but the sensor shows  some.   For example: Although there is 0,00 m3/h flow in the pipe the flow meter shows 0,08 m3/h. Now  you can raise up your zero point to 0,08 m3/h, the flow meter will show now 0,00 m3/h.     Your entered value will be use as cut off value, if you choose "Low Flow Cut Off". All measuring  values below this value won't be shown at the display of the KEC. The values below your entered  value also won't be calculated to the consumption meter. Even the 4 ‐ 20 mA output will set to zero  (4 mA) and there won't be impulses.   Low Flow Cut Off 70,00 60,00 50,00 40,00 30,00 20,00 10,00 0,00 9:07 9:14 9:21 9:28 9:36 9:43 9:50 9:57 10:04 Uhrzeit With Low Flow Cut Off Without Low Flow Cut Off   For Example:   Despite the closed ball valve, 8 m³ / h is still measured in the supply line  The customer set the low flow cut off at 10 m3/h.  ...

  • Page 90: Average Values

    KEC‐Soft    2.3 Average Values  In the tab "Average Values" the minimum, maximum and average values are displayed, in addition the  settings for the reference time could be adapted.    2.3.1 Average Time Span / Clear Min, Max  The average time span can be entered at this tab. (Minimal: 1 minute; Maximum: 1440 minutes)  With the buttons "Clear Min/Max" and "Clear AV" it is possible to reset the minimal/maximal values and the  average values (Flow, Velocity, Consumption, Temperature).      KEC K01/0217    page 12 ...

  • Page 91: Settings 4 - 20 Ma

    KEC‐Soft    2.4  Settings 4 ‐ 20 mA  The Flow‐sensor has one 4 ‐ 20 mA analogue output(s), optional 2x 4…20mA analogue outputs. The outputs  are individual adjustable.     2.4.1 4 ‐ 20 mA (analogue output settings)  You can enter your desired measuring outputs at "Value". Please enter also the correct units for your needs  at "Unit".   Your upper limit value will be the measuring limit of the value that was set at "Value", if you choose  "Autoscale".  Please insert your specific limits at "Scale 4mA/Scale 20mA" if you want to scale manually.  You can also enter adjustments for "Channel 2", if the sensor is equipped with 2 channels.   It is possible to set different scenarios in case of an error at "Error Behaviour".    Stay at NAMUR limits:  Depending on the measuring value the output will be set 3,8 mA or 20,5 mA.    Error = 22 mA:  The output current will be set to 22 mA.   Error = 2 mA:  The output current will be set to 2 mA.     KEC K01/0217    page 13 ...

  • Page 92: Relais

    KEC‐Soft  2.5 Relais    The galvanic isolated output can set as pulse‐ or alarm output.     2.5.1 Pulse settings  Please select "Pulse" with the button "Mode". You can now specify the desired settings for the pulse output.  Choose a unit for your pulse output at "Unit". You can change the pulse‐value at "Value" and the polarity at  "Polarity" (pos. 0‐‐>1; neg. 1‐‐>0)    2.5.2 Alarm settings  Please select "Alarm" with the button "Mode". Select now your desired unit for the alarm. Specify the alarm  value. With "Direction" you can choose if you want to trigger the alarm whether by passing the entered value  or by falling below this value. You can also enter a value for the hysteresis at "Hyst.".      KEC K01/0217    page 14 ...

  • Page 93: Interface Settings

    KEC‐Soft    2.6 Interface Settings  The flow meter owns a RS485 (Modbus RTU) interface. You have to specify the different interface settings  before a communication with your Modbus master device and the flow meter is possible.     2.6.1 Modbus Settings  Factory Settings:   Modbus ID:  1   Baud:    19200   Stop:    1   Par:    even   Data:    8   WordOrder  ABCD(Little Endian) or CDAB (Middle Endian)  Sensor and master device settings have to correspond.  2.6.2 Display Settings  You can change the display brightness with moving the regulator. Confirm your adjustment with pressing the  "Set"‐button.   You can also rotate the display by 180 degrees, if you activate the control window "Rotate"   KEC K01/0217    page 15 ...

  • Page 94: Expert Settings

    KEC‐Soft  2.7 Expert Settings      2.7.1 Calibration settings   The next calibration date can be set under "General".  A regular calibration of the sensor is recommended, based on the setting of “Next Calibration Date” a  message will be displayed.  Next calibration date can be defined by the integrated calendar. Access by means of the symbol "arrow down  arrow"   With “Default”, the recommended next calibration of 1 year would be set automatically.  2.7.2 Parameter  There are different parameters to influence / modify the measurement.  It is not recommended to change parameters without contacting the sensor manufacturer.   Offset:    The measuring value will be changed by the entered value   Factor:   The measuring value will be multiplied by the entered value   Temp. Offset:  Correction of temperature   Filter Time:  It is possible to enter a filter time to change the attenuation (0‐10000 [ms])   Heat Rating:  Enter a calorific value for flammable gases (0°C; 1013,25 mbar)  2.7.3 Factory reset  To reset the sensor to factory settings please press "Factory Reset".    KEC K01/0217    page 16 ...

  • Page 95: Mbus Settings (Optional)

    KEC‐Soft  2.8 MBus Settings (optional)    Remark!  This menu is displayed only in case the sensor is equipped with the option “ MBUS”    2.8.1 Interface settings   With “Get” you are receiving the interface parameter from the sensor.  With “Set” you are transferring / changing the parameters.  Primary Adress:    could be set individual, but must be unique in the system.  Range from 1‐250  ID (secondary Adress):  Not changeable, it is the serial number of the sensor  Baud rate:    2400, 4800, 9600  Medium:    selectable mediums according MBus specification    KEC K01/0217    page 17 ...

  • Page 96: Values  Settings

    KEC‐Soft    2.8.1 Values  settings       Basically, production setting is the “Fixed Data Structure” transmission mode, means 3 values with defined  units will be transferred.   (Flow in m³/h, consumption in m³, temperature in°C).    By activation of “Units as String”  the transmission mode is switched to the “Variable  Data Structure”. This allows you to select the values and there units individually. All values stored in the  sensor with their units could be selected. Up to 20 values are possible. Settings are stored by pressing  corresponding “Set”‐button.    Remark:!  Change to mode “Units as String” by pressing ”Set” button of Interface settings.    KEC K01/0217    page 18 ...
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