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■ Safety and Modification Precautions VY Series. This manual explains installation • When handling this instrument, follow the and wiring of the Vortex Flowmeter VY Series. safety precautions described in this document Manuals explaining details regarding the for protection and safety of personnel, this...
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Also, the customer should separately consider achieving the above by devices other than this instrument, and prepare devices accordingly. • When replacing the parts of this instrument, be sure to use only parts specified by Yokogawa. IM 01F07A01-01EN...
In this case, Yokogawa will not be liable for indirect • Tighten wiring at the appropriate torque values damages resulting from use of this product or the using appropriate wires and crimping terminals inability to use this product.
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• Do not remove the transmitter case. This can be • Do not apply excessive loads, for example, a removed only by Yokogawa service personnel. person stepping on the vortex flowmeter. • Defects in protection functions...
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Service Center. (8) Modification • When the vortex flowmeter is processing hot Yokogawa will not be liable for malfunctions or fluids, the device itself may become extremely damage resulting from any modification made to hot. Take sufficient care not to get burnt.
Yokogawa. ■ Trademarks • "HART" is the registered trademark of FieldComm Group. • All the brands or names of Yokogawa Electric’s products used in this manual are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Yokogawa Electric Corporation. • Product names and company names in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
If you have any problems or questions, contact in its original packing condition. your nearest YOKOGAWA service center or sales Deterioration of insulation, corrosion or other representative. abnormalities may occur due to unexpected...
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<2. Handling Precautions> (5) The vortex flowmeter is a heavy instrument. When moving the vortex flowmeter, always use a trolley and have at least two people carry it. When winching instruments, winch by the method shown in Figure 2.2. F0204.ai Figure 2.2 Winching Method Rain...
<3. Installation> INSTALLATION Installation Precautions (4) Piping Line When passing fluids along the piping line of the (1) Ambient Temperature vortex flowmeter, pay attention to the following points to ensure safe and accurate use. Avoid locations that are subjected to considerable (a) Make sure that the connector bolts for installing the temperature variations and fluctuations.
<3. Installation> Piping Precautions ■ Straight Pipe Length and Recommendations For details on straight pipe lengths on the upstream and downstream of the vortex flowmeter, see Straight pipe length and recommendations (1) to (3). ● Installation position Design the piping so that the piping line is always filled with the fluid that flows through (constantly filled condition).
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<3. Installation> ● Required straight pipe lengths and recommendations (1) D: Nominal diameter of vortex flowmeter (mm) Description Figure ● Reduction pipe Vortex Flowmeter Flow Ensure that the upstream straight pipe length is 5D or more, and the downstream straight pipe length is 5D or more. 5D or more 5D or more Reduction pipe...
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<3. Installation> ● Required straight pipe lengths and recommendations (2) D: Nominal diameter of vortex flowmeter (mm) Description Figure ● Fluid vibration Vortex Flowmeter Valve Flow Upstream Downstream Fluid vibration may occur in a gas line or high-pressure liquid line (approximately 1 MPa or more) that uses a piston-type or 5D or more roots-type blower or compressor.
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<3. Installation> ● Required straight pipe lengths and recommendations (3) Description Figure ● Thermal insulation of integral Vortex Flowmeter Vortex Flowmeter flowmeter and remote sensor Bracket Nozzle When applying thermal insulation to a pipe Thermal insulation material Thermal insulation material carrying high-temperature fluid, do not wrap the insulating material around the bracket (VY015 to VY100) or the nozzle (VY150 to VY400).
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<3. Installation> ● Piping for Avoiding Bubbles (4) Diameter of Adjacent Pipes and Concentricity of Inner Diameters in Vortex Flows containing both gas and liquid may not satisfy Flowmeter the accuracy specifications of the instrument. Prevent gas bubbles from forming in a liquid flow. Use the adjacent pipes which have a larger inner Piping should be carried out to prevent the build- diameter than that of the vortex flowmeter.
So, periodically bolts (ordered separately from Yokogawa) should clean the piping and remove any deposit. be used as a countermeasure for brittleness in low- temperature applications.
<3. Installation> ■ Installing the High Temperature Type • Four collars (centering adjustment jigs for the flowmeter) are used in sets of four for the bolt Installation of the flowmeter is the same as the holes of flanges on adjacent pipes such as standard type.
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<3. Installation> Table 3.1 Size Stud bolt Stud bolt Flange pressure rating O.D (d) length (l) (inch) (mm) (mm) JIS 10K, 20K/EN PN 10, 16, 15 mm 25, 40 (1/2 JIS 40K inch) ASME/JPI Class 150, 300, 600 12.7 JIS 10K, 20K, 40K 25 mm ASME/JPI Class 150 12.7...
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<3. Installation> Table 3.2 (1) Installation of Wafer Type Vortex Flowmeter Wafer type Figure ■ When a collar is used Horizontal piping installation Cable Entry A collar is suitable for when the flange used is as follows. Flange Size mm (inch) Flange Rating 15 to 40 All ratings...
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<3. Installation> Wafer type Figure ■ When a collar is not used Horizontal piping installation Vertical piping installation Cable Entry Flow Direction A collar is suitable for when the flange used is as follows. Size mm (inch) Flange Rating 50(2) JIS 20K, 40K Bolt Hole ASME Class 300, 600...
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<3. Installation> Table 3.2 (3) Installation of Remote Transmitter (VY4A) Remote transmitter (VY4A) Figure Stanchion mounting Horizontal pipe mounting The remote transmitter is connected to the remote sensor by the vortex flowmeter signal cable (VY1C). Cable Entry When installing the remote transmitter, install within the maximum length (50 m) of the vortex flowmeter signal cable...
<4. Wiring> WIRING Load Resistance and Wiring CAUTION Conditions • Lay wiring as far as possible from electrical Table 4.1 shows the wiring methods for individual noise sources such as large capacity output conditions. transformers, motors, and power supplies. (1) Analog Output •...
<4. Wiring> Selection of Cables (3) Simultaneous Current/pulse Output When using simultaneous analog/pulse output, The following should be taken into consideration communication on the transmission line is restricted when selecting cables for use between the by the wiring method. transmitter and distributor. Select the load resistance values while referring to (1) For wiring of cables, use 600V PVC insulated wire Table 4.1.
<4. Wiring> Connection Between Integral Type and Remote Transmitter Table 4.1 shows an example of wiring between the power supply and load resistance. Figure 4.2 shows the position of each connection terminal. In the case of communication and input/output code JA, "SUPPLY +,-, D +,-"...
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<4. Wiring> Connection Description Example 2: Vortex Flowmeter When using 3-wire cable (*5) HART communication (*1-3) not possible SUPPLY Cable resistance R1[Ω] (*3-1) Cable resistance R2[Ω] Electric (*4) counter *1-3: 0.0244 x (R1+R2) + 10.5 ≤ E1 [V] ≤ 30 ●...
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<4. Wiring> Connection Description Vortex Flowmeter Example 3: Shielded Cable (*6) When using 1-wire (*5) individually shielded (*1-8) cables (*10) (*3) One cable entry Cable resistance R1[Ω] SUPPLY Electric (*4) counter (*1-8) Cable resistance R2[Ω] Load resistance R3 (Ω) Distributor (or signal conditioner card, etc.) *1-8: 0.0244 x (R1+R2+R3) + 10.5 ≤...
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<4. Wiring> ● Load resistance R for pulse output Use formulas (1) and (2) to calculate the load resistance and power, and select the resistance. E(V) ≤ R (kΩ) ≤ · · · (1) 80 (mA) C (µF) x f (kHz) P (mW) = ·...
<4. Wiring> Connecting the Vortex Clamp Flowmeter Signal Cable (VY1C) BROWN BLUE Figures 4.3 and 4.4 show the vortex flowmeter signal cable (VY1C) The maximum length of the GREEN vortex flowmeter signal cable is 50 m. Figure ORANGE 4.5 shows the terminals on the sensor side and YELLOW transmitter side.
<4. Wiring> Terminal Processing Method of Vortex Flowmeter Signal Cable (VY1C) Description Figure Peel back the PVC sheath (black) and the shield (+ 3/ - 0) braiding underneath, poly-aluminum tape and non- woven fabric, and cut the crosslinked polyethylene insulator to the specified length (L1). L1 length 1.
<4. Wiring> Wiring Procedures and Terminal Box Precautions CAUTION Steel Conduit Once all wiring is complete, check the connections before applying power to the system. Incorrect arrangements or wiring may cause a unit malfunction or damage. Drain Fitting Flexible Metal Conduit Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure correct wiring.
<4. Wiring> Grounding Lightning Protector (option code: /A) (1) Ground by D class grounding (grounding resistance of 100Ω or less). When screw-fastening the lightning protector (Figure 4.11), match the terminals on the lightning IMPORTANT protector module with terminals of the same shape on the terminal block.
<5. Basic Operating Procedures (Display)> BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES (DISPLAY) Data is changed with the three keys on the indicator (SET, SHIFT and INC) or by using the HART Configuration Tool. Configuration of Display x 10 N o r bl BT d / /s m / h / TO L...
Item B (menu B): Easy Setup The internal parameters of the Vortex Flowmeter Item C (menu C): Basic Setup VY Series are set to their defaults before shipment Item D (menu D): Additional Setup from the factory, except when specified otherwise Item E (menu E): Sensor Setup when the order is placed.
<6. Parameters> Self-Diagnostic (Error Code List) 6.3.1 Errors and Countermeasures ■ System Alarms The device has malfunctioned and normal measurement is not possible. The product might need to be replaced. NE107 Error messages Details of error Countermeasures Status Indicator HART A failure in the program memory of the transmitter AL-010 010:CPU failure...
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<6. Parameters> ■ Process Alarms The device is normal but normal measurement is not possible due to process-related problems. Consider maintenance. NE107 Error messages Details of error Countermeasures Status Indicator HART AL-030 030:Fluctuation Fluctuation of the flow rate signal is detected Check the process and installation status.
<6. Parameters> 6.3.2 Operation when an error occurs ■ System Alarms The device has malfunctioned and normal measurement is not possible. The product might need to be replaced. Fluid density Pulse Fluid Error messages Analog output Status Vortex Built-in Analog Instantaneous Fluid Fluid...
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<6. Parameters> ■ Process Alarms The device is normal but has malfunctioned and normal measurement is not possible due to process-related problems. Maintenance, etc. is needed. Fluid density Pulse Fluid Error messages Analog output Status Vortex Built-in Analog Instantaneous Fluid Fluid Flow rate NE107...
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<6. Parameters> ■ Warnings The device is operating normally and normal measurement is being executed, however, a warning has occurred. Fluid density Pulse Fluid Error messages Analog output Status Vortex Built-in Analog Instantaneous Fluid Fluid Flow rate NE107 density output Frequency output frequency...
<7. Operation> OPERATION IMPORTANT • When using a measuring instrument, do not The vortex flowmeter outputs signals from the ground that instrument. specified terminals when the measured fluid begins • Settings are canceled if the vortex flowmeter to flow after the following: is turned OFF within 30 seconds of setting 1 The flowmeter has been installed on the piping parameters.
7.1.4 Totalizer Start and Totalizer Reset 7.1.6 Setting of Burnout Setting Switch Methods The VY series of vortex flowmeters is equipped with a burnout function for for setting the output direction (1) Totalizer start when a hardware malfunction errors. Read Section To display totals, start the totalizer function.
<7. Operation> 7.1.7 Setting the Write Protect Setting Adjustment for Manual Mode Switch Adjustment at startup is not required as the The write protect function, when set to "Protect", vortex flowmeter is automatically adjusted so that disables overwriting of parameters. disturbance noise such as vibration through piping Write protection is switched by either the write is canceled at all times.
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<7. Operation> If tuning is executed, the following parameter setting (3) Check output values change. Make sure that there is no output when the flow rate reading is zero. K25/Noise balance mode = MANUAL(0) If there is continuous output when the flow rate K26/Noise ratio = fixed value Note, however, that the measurable minimum flow reading is zero even after tuning, repeat tuning...
<8. Errors and Countermeasures For Display Unit> ERRORS AND COUNTERMEASURES WITH DISPLAY UNIT When Error Is Large or Unstable Is Output If a display unit is attached, check • the error code and alarm display. • Connect by HART communication and check self-diagnostics.
<8. Errors and Countermeasures For Display Unit> Indication Drops to Zero at Certain Times When this problem occurs, deterioration of sensor sensitivity and turbulence of fluid flow due to coating on the vortex shedder bar and flowmeter inner tube are suspected as the cause. How to cope with this problem 1) Remove the vortex shedder bar from the body according to "Vortex Shedder Removal"...
Correct the Are the power polarities polarities. correct? Replace the AMP unit. Read Section 7.1.3 Contact Yokogawa "Loop Test" and is the result OK? service center. Fasten the Are there any disconnected power terminal. power terminals? Are parameters configured...
<8. Errors and Countermeasures For Display Unit> Indication When No Fluid is Flowing • If a built-in indicator is attached, check the error code and alarm display. • Connect by HART communication and check self-diagnostics. Is a faulty area found with selfdiagnosis? Check for recovery measures, read Section 6.3 "Self-Diagnostic (Error Code List)".
<8. Errors and Countermeasures For Display Unit> With Built-in Temperature Sensor • If a built-in indicator is attached, check the error code and alarm display. • Connect by HART communication and check self-diagnostics. Is a faulty area found with self-diagnostic? Check for recovery measures, read Section 6.3 "Self-Diagnostic (Error Code List)".
<9. Applicable Standards> APPLICABLE STANDARDS PED (Pressure Equipment (3) Operation Directive) WARNING This chapter describes further requirements and cautions concerning the PED (Pressure Equipment • The temperature and pressure of the fluid Directive). should be applied under normal operating Be sure to read this chapter ahead of the User’s conditions.
Revision Information Title : Vortex Flowmeter VY Series Installation Manual Manual No. : IM 01F07A01-01EN Edition Date Page Revised Item Feb. 2022 New publication IM 01F07A01-01EN...
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