Sage SIE Series Operation And Instruction Manual

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SAGE THERMAL GAS MASS FLOW METER
Operations and
Instruction Manual
For Explosion Proof Style Models SIE and SRE
DOCUMENT NUMBER 100-0066
REVISION 03 - SIE/SRE (EXPLOSION PROOF)
Make the Wise Choice.
Choose Sage Flow Meters.
SAGE METERING, INC.
8 Harris Court, D1
Monterey, CA 93940
1-866-677-SAGE (7243)
Tel 831-242-2030
Fax 831-655-4965
www.sagemetering.com

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  • Page 1 SAGE THERMAL GAS MASS FLOW METER Operations and Instruction Manual For Explosion Proof Style Models SIE and SRE DOCUMENT NUMBER 100-0066 REVISION 03 - SIE/SRE (EXPLOSION PROOF) Make the Wise Choice. Choose Sage Flow Meters. SAGE METERING, INC. 8 Harris Court, D1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sage Remote Mounting Hardware ........22...
  • Page 4 Returning Your Sage Flow Meter ........
  • Page 5: Welcome

    For even greater flexibility, multiple channels (up to four calibrations) are available in one meter. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way with your Sage Meter, or if you have any questions about its installation, operation, or features. Simply phone us at 866-677-SAGE (7243), or visit our website at www.sagemetering.com to contact a...
  • Page 7 Section GETTING STARTED...
  • Page 9: Unpacking Your Sage Meter

    MAINTENANCE. A detergent or appropriate non-corrosive solvent for removing the buildup may be required. A soft brush can be used to gently Your Sage flow meter is a sensitive, yet rugged, clean the sensing element’s surface, using caution precision built electronic instrument. Upon delivery, to avoid damaging the sensor elements (the RTDs).
  • Page 10: Installation And Mounting

    LOCATING PROPER WIRING DIAGRAM Check the Certificate of Conformance included 1) Look at the sticker on your meter. The first three with your Sage Thermal Mass Flow Meter for digits describe the basic model that you have. system pressure, temperature, gas composition, Refer to the appropriate page numbers below for power input, and signal output.
  • Page 11: Self-Powered 4-20Ma Or User Powered 4-20Ma

    Please note, Sage Meters are not loop powered. The 4-20mA outputs can be Self-Powered or User- N O T E : Powered. All Sage Meters ship set up for Self-Power. Detailed A jumper is pre-installed to bring 24 VDC to the...
  • Page 12: Flow Conditioning

    flow section for exposure to developed at the point of measurement, either use the process gas; a sensor drive circuit; microprocessor Flow Conditioners (standard in Sage In-Line Flow meter board, and transmitter enclosure. Meters, 1/2" and larger, and also available as assem- blies for Insertion Flow Meters, see page 14), or All in-line Flow Meters, 1/2"...
  • Page 13: Compression Fitting

    2. Make sure that the tubing is positioned properly be provided by the user or purchased as an option per the PROBE INSERTION GUIDELINE DRAW- from Sage Metering (see page 34). Prior to installa- ING AND CHART, pages 14 &15. tion, a clearance hole to accommodate the insertion 3.
  • Page 14: Probe Insertion Guideline Drawing

    Flow Conditioners (page 12) are installed (con- The center of the pipe (assuming a well developed tact Sage for assistance if needed). Refer to page 12 to turbulent flow profile) is fairly flat, and easy to see the benefits of incorporating Flow Conditioners.
  • Page 15: Installation Depth Chart

    OD. pression fitting. 1 For other Pipe Schedules, such as Schedule 10, contact Sage, however the Y dimension will be the same for any Schedule Pipe 2 The 1" Pipe Size needs to have the Probe “Bottomed Out” (option “BOT"); the calibration method for the 1 ⁄...
  • Page 16: Configuration For Utilizing Four Flow Meters For Large Round Pipes

    O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Configuration for Utilizing Four (4) Sage Insertion Mass Flow Meters for Large Round Pipes or Ducts Larger than 36"...
  • Page 17: Terminal Hook-Up Series Sie, Sre

    TWO CONFIGURATIONS SHOWN BELOW SELF-POWERED 4-20 ma (Factory Default) NOTE: Terminals 2 & 8 are Sage supplies the power. In this mode output is not isolated from jumpered to provide power for the DC ground. FLOW 4-20 ma outputs. Connect –...
  • Page 18: Cable Connector Diagram For Ac Powered Explosion-Proof Meters (Sie Or Sre)

    S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Cable Connector Diagram for AC Powered Explosion Proof Meters (SIE or SRE) XP AC115 Power Board...
  • Page 19: Junction Box Wiring Terminals For Remote Style Meters

    2 NOTE: There are hidden jumpers (underneath the terminal strip) that short together the Blue 3 Sage supplies 25 feet of cable for the interconnect wires between the Junction Box and the Remote and Green wires, and also short together the Black and Orange wires. These extra wires are part of Enclosures: Carroll (manufacturer), Part #C0783, 20 gauge, 6 conductor, foil shielded, grey PVC jacket.
  • Page 20: Circuit Board Wiring For Explosion Proof Style Meter

    S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Circuit Board Wiring for Explosion Proof Style Meter (SRE) SENSOR DRIVER BOARD NT STYLE REMOTE HOOKUP...
  • Page 21: Rs232 Cable Connector Assembly

    O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . RS232 Cable Connector Assembly 8 PIN DIN (goes to connector inside meter) 9 PIN DB9 (to computer)
  • Page 22: Sage Remote Mounting Hardware

    S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Sage Remote Mounting Hardware MOUNTING OPTIONS 1.
  • Page 23: Section B

    Section STYLES AND FEATURES...
  • Page 25: Styles And Features

    THERMAL MASS FLOW METERS HOW DOES THERMAL MASS FLOW MEASUREMENT BENEFIT YOU? Sage Thermal Mass Flow Meters are designed for high • Direct Mass Flow—No need for separate tempera- performance mass flow measurement of flow rate and ture or pressure transmitters consumption of gases such as natural gas, air, oxy- •...
  • Page 26 Meters (Series SIP or SRP) or the General Purpose Series (Series SIG or SRG). Contact Sage for de tails. The Series SRE includes an Explosion Proof Remote If there are any features that you require, or if...
  • Page 27: Principle Of Operation

    fluc tuations sensor) measures the gas temperature. The pair is in gas temperature. It is the “job” of the Sage propri- referred to as the sensing element, and is either in -...
  • Page 29: Section C

    Section DRAWINGS...
  • Page 31: Sie Series Integral Style General Purpose Mass Flow Meters

    1 NPT Fittings standard 2 Flanged Mounting available for high pressure operation 3 Flow Conditioning built in to Flow Meter Pipe Sizes 3/4" and up. Contact Sage for optional 1/4" tube flow body 4 3/4" Female NPT (2) for wiring access...
  • Page 32: Sre Series Remote Style General Purpose Mass Flow Meters

    2 Flanged Mounting available for high pressure operation in the field by up to 1000 feet without 3 Flow Conditioning built in to Flow Meter Pipe Sizes 3/4" and up. Contact Sage for optional 1/4" tube affecting calibration. flow body 4 3/4"...
  • Page 33: Remote Bracket Layout

    O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . Remote Bracket Layout MOUNTING OPTIONS 1.
  • Page 34: Mounting Hardware

    (of appropriate radius) to mate with existing pipe after a 3/4" hole has been drilled in pipe. The 3/4" 24" 20.25" 3/4"x1" HALF COUPLING Male Coupling of the Sage Isolation Valve assembly (THREADOLET) will thread into the user’s 3/4" threadolet. STCF SERIES TEFLON FERRULE COMPRESSION FITTING...
  • Page 35: Sva05Lp Low Pressure Isolation Valve Assembly

    • Assumes ⁄ " Insertion Probe inserted to center of a Pipe (see Sage Probe Insertion Guidelines) • Teflon Ferrule permits ease of Probe insertion or removal • Exercise caution when loosening Ferrule nut during insertion and removal of Probe, since this model has no Safety Chain •...
  • Page 36: Optional Flanges (For In-Line And Insertion Flow Meters)

    Sage will fabricate Flanged Insertion Meter so that the sensor lines up with the NOTE: center of the pipe when the Sage Flange is bolted Flange bolt holes are lined to the customer’s Flange. up with direction of flow...
  • Page 37: In-Line Flow Conditioning Screens

    O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . In-Line Flow Conditoning Screens (STANDARD FOR FLOW BODIES 1/2"...
  • Page 38: Optional Flow Conditioners (For Insertion Flow Meter Applications)

    Assembly is inserted here. NOTE: The larger of the two perforated plates of the Sage conditioning basket is positioned between two flanges and two gaskets as shown. The smaller of the two perforated plates of the conditioner will freely slide into the application pipe, facing downstream.
  • Page 39: User Interface

    Section USER INTERFACE...
  • Page 41: User Interface - Menus

    O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . User Interface (SEE PAGE 44 FOR SIMPLIFIED KEYPAD INSTRUCTIONS) MENUS...
  • Page 42: Sensor Functionality And Zero Calibration Self Check

    (e.g. natural gas supply must be kept flow- “no flow” stabilization), against the last line(s) ing), a user with a Sage SVA05 or SVA07 Isolation of your Meter’s Certificate of Conformance. Valve Assembly can check “zero” of the actual gas and pressure without shutting off the gas supply.
  • Page 43 Menu 505 (RTD Power) is just a "snapshot" of the milliwatts. Nevertheless, the laptop can be used, if more convenient. 2 Sage "zeros" the meter in a horizontal pipe. If you have a vertical pipe, mW will be slightly lower at zero (also see note 4).
  • Page 44: Simplified Keypad Instructions

    S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Simplified Keypad Instructions (SEE PAGE 49 FOR DETAILED KEYPAD NAVIGATION AND MENUS) The normal display is “Flow Mode”, where Flow...
  • Page 45: Vip Menus And Items

    5) After booted up, you can power up the meter 330 SDB Address (30) 637 Keypress 638 Delay Time 6) Finally, open up the Sage VIP (use space bar to 400 ENG'G UNITS 499 RESERVED 700 SYSTEM SETUP activate it, if necessary). Also drag the bottom of...
  • Page 46 However, it allows the Flow Rate Display to con - tinue, and also resets the 4-20mA to the new setting. Contact Sage for details. K-factor (304) affects display, and recomputes Max Val (210) to maintain original 4-20mA setting.
  • Page 47: Menu Item Descriptions

    Full Scale Value. For example, a customer NOT ONLY BE REFLECTED IN THE DISPLAY, BUT ALSO may request a Full Scale Value of 100 SCFM, but Sage IN THE 4-20 ma OUTPUT may add an extra 20% of calibration data (to 120 Pipe Area—The pipe area must be changed any time the...
  • Page 48 S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l MENU ITEM DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 47 RTD Power—Reports true sensor raw output, and can New Passcode—allows the user to modify the...
  • Page 49: Detailed Keypad Navigation And Menus

    Full Scale (FS) calibration range, On Power-up: but accuracy may be effected. First screen = “Initializing System”; next = “Sage Metering SNxxxxxx”; then FLOW METER Display NUMERIC ENTRY MODE which consists of: Flow Rate (top line); Temperature FLOW/SHIFT: In NUMERIC-ENTRY mode press to and Totalized Flow (bottom line).
  • Page 50: Pulsed Outputs, Alarms, Relays And Timer Settings

    S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Pulsed Outputs, Alarms, Relays and Timer Settings (NOTE: RELAYS MUST BE PROGRAMMED USING VIP, RATHER THAN THE KEYPAD) MENUING ITEMS...
  • Page 51: Wiring For Pulsed Output

    Wiring for Pulsed Output D. SELF-POWERED (Internally Powered) 1. For 24 VDC pulsed output, 24 VDC is available 4-20mA (Factory Default) Sage supplies the from the flow meter main terminal strip. power. In this mode outputs are not isolated A. Connect pin 5 of the main terminal strip to from DC ground.
  • Page 52: Common Examples Using The Keypad

    S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Common Examples Using the Keypad (ASSUMES METER IS ALREADY POWERED UP AND ENCLOSURE COVER IS REMOVED) Example 1:...
  • Page 53 O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . 5.
  • Page 54 S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l 3.
  • Page 55 O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . 9.
  • Page 56: Range Changing Shortcut

    S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Range Changing Shortcuts FOR REVISION 2.066 OR LATER If you ordered a meter with multiple channels, use...
  • Page 57: Examples Using The Laptop

    The previous changes could also be done with the by contact closure, using a switch, a PLC, or a relay Sage VIP and a Laptop. However, in this example, (see item 701 on page 44, and enable external assume that the meter has only one range (Channel switching by selecting “4”...
  • Page 59: Section E

    Section DIAGNOSTICS...
  • Page 61: Common Diagnostics

    O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . Common Diagnostics SYMPTOM: Erratic Readings.
  • Page 62 (usually due to probes mounted i) Meter may appear to be reading low if user is below horizontal in saturated pipes). comparing Sage flow meter readings (SCFM) to k) Sensor may be contaminated. Remove probe, an uncorrected volumetric device (ACFM). For wipe off or clean with a solvent.
  • Page 63: Section F

    Section WARRANTIES AND SERVICE WORK...
  • Page 65: Limited Warranty

    “General Terms” on the Footer of any page on the website. continued on next page 1 Detailed General Terms and Conditions can be found on the Sage website (www.sagemetering.com) on a link “General Terms” on the Footer of any page of the website. REV. 03-SIE/SRE...
  • Page 66 1 month of ship- ment, unless authorized by a representative at Sage Metering, Inc. The Sage representative will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) at that time and will advise of the restocking fee.
  • Page 67: Returning Your Sage Flow Meter

    Monday through Friday. Metering. This decontamination includes the sen- sor, probe, electronics and enclosures internally A Sage RMA Form (see page 68) must be filled and externally. All packaging must be clean and out and included with the meter being returned free from contamination.
  • Page 68: Return Material Authorization Form

    (All non-warranty repairs could be subject to a minimum evaluation charge) Recommended steps to be used to duplicate problem/symptoms Sage Metering Technical Contact Take special care when packaging your meter for return to the factory. The sensor in particular may easily be damaged if not prevented from shifting around within the package and if the sensor itself is not cov- ered to keep it from contacting other package contents.
  • Page 69: Section G

    Section APPENDIX...
  • Page 71: Character Locations

    O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . Appendix CHARACTER LOCATIONS: 10 11 12 13 14 15 16...
  • Page 72: Junction Box And Upstream Orientation

    S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Junction Box and Upstream Orientation FRONT VIEW LOOKING DOWNSTREAM...
  • Page 73: Installations Where Pipe Condensation May Develop

    O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l S A G E M E T E R I N G , I N C . Installations Where Pipe Condensation May Develop TILT ENCLOSURE 45º...
  • Page 74: Vip Screen Shot

    O p e r a t i o n s a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Sage VIP Screen Shot 1 See pages 45–48 for actual Menus and Items.
  • Page 75: What Is A Thermal Mass Flow Meter

    What is a Thermal Mass Flow Meter? • What is a Thermal Mass Flow Meter? It is a meter • The Sage proprietary sensor drive circuitry main- that directly measures the gas mass flow based tains a constant overheat between the flow sensor on the principle of conductive and convective and the reference sensor.

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