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- Page 1 TF1100-CH Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meter Handheld Operation & Maintenance Manual REV 5/2017...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual CONTENTS PART-1 INTRODUCTION ..........................1 1.1 GENERAL ..............................1 1.2 APPLICATION VERSATILITY ....................... 1 1.3 USER SAFETY ............................1 1.4 DATA INTEGRITY ............................ 1 1.5 USER FRIENDLY ............................2 ... - Page 3 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual 3.16 HOW TO PRODUCE AN ALARM SIGNAL ..................16 3.17 HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN BUZZER .................... 16 3.18 HOW TO MODIFY THE BUILT-IN CALENDAR ................16 3.19 HOW TO ADJUST THE LCD CONTRAST ..................16 ...
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Page 4: Part-1 Introduction
1.2 APPLICATION VERSATILITY The TF1100-CH flow meter can be successfully applied on a wide range of metering applications. The simple to program transmitter allows the standard product to be used on pipe sizes ranging from 20mm -6000mm internal diameters. A variety of liquid applications can be accommodated: ultra-pure liquids, potable water, chemicals, raw sewage, reclaimed water, cooling water, river water, plant effluent, etc. -
Page 5: User Friendly
Ni-H battery can work continuously for more than 12 hours without recharge. 1.6 PRINCIPLE OF MEASUREMENT The TF1100-CH ultrasonic flow meter is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid within a closed conduit. The transducers are a non-contacting, clamp-on type, which will provide benefits of non-fouling operation and easy installation. -
Page 6: Product Identification
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual 1.7 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Each set of the TF1100-CH Series flow meter has a unique product identification or ESN written into the software that can only be modified with a special tool by the manufacturer. In case of any hardware failure, please provide this number which is located on menu window number M61 when contacting the manufacture. -
Page 7: Part-2 Start Operating Instructions
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual PART-2 START OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 POWER ON Press the ON key to switch on the instrument and press the OFF to turn off the power. Once the flow meter is switched on, it will run a self diagnostic program, checking first the hardware and then the software integrity. -
Page 8: Menu Windows
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual is located to the left of the cursor. Key ENT is the ENTER key for any inputting or selections. Key MENU is the key for the direct menu window jump over. Whenever the user wants to proceed to a certain menu window, the user can press this key followed by 2-digit numbers. -
Page 9: Menu Windows Arrangement
The major reason why the menu windows are arranged in this way is that the software programmer hopes that the menu window arrangement for this version has the most compatibility with the previous versions of the TF1100-CH dedicated model software. This will make it easier for the former version users with this flow meter series. - Page 10 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual (1) Pipe outer diameter (O.D.) (2) Pipe wall thickness (3) Pipe materials (for non-standard pipe materials*, the sound speed for the material must be configured too) *Standard pipe materials and standard liquids refer to those with the sound parameters that have already been programmed into software of the flow meter;...
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Page 11: Transducers Mounting Locating
2.7 TRANSDUCERS MOUNTING The transducers used by the TF1100-CH series ultrasonic flow meter are made of piezoelectric crystals both for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals through the wall of liquid piping system. -
Page 12: Transducer Mounting Mode
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual alignment of the transducers are critical factors to the accuracy of the measurement and the performance of the system. Meticulous care should be taken for the installation of the transducers. Steps to the installation of the transducers (1) Locate an optimum position where the straight pipe length is sufficient, and where pipes are in a favorable condition, e.g., newer pipes with no rust and ease of operation. -
Page 13: Installation Checkup
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual is commonly used when the pipe diameter is between 300 millimeters and 4500 Z-Mount W method is usually used on plastic pipes with a diameter from 10 mm to 50 mm. W-Mount 2.8 INSTALLATION CHECKUP... -
Page 14: Total Transit Time And Delta Time
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual (1) Interference of other instruments and devices such as a powerful converter working nearby. Try to relocate the flow meter to a new place where the interference can be reduced. (2) Bad sonic coupling for the transducers with the pipe. Try to apply more coupler or clean the surface, etc. -
Page 15: Part-3 How To Use Menu Operation
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual PART-3 HOW TO USE MENU OPERATION 3.1 HOW TO JUDGE WHETHER THE INSTRUMENT WORKS PROPERLY Generally speaking, when ‘R’ is displayed in the lowest right corner of LCD display, the instrument is working properly. If an ‘H’ flashes on that place, there could be poor signal received. Please refer to the chapters on diagnosis. -
Page 16: How To Reset The Totalizers
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual 3.7 HOW TO RESET THE TOTALIZERS Use M37 to reset the proper totalizer. 3.8 HOW TO RESET THE DEFAULT SETUPS Use M37, when the ‘selection’ message is displayed. Press the dot key first and the message ‘Master Erase’... -
Page 17: How To Get A Scale Factor For Calibration
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual completed and the instrument indicates the results automatically through Window No.01. Repeat zero set calibration if it still needs to be minimized, i.e. the velocity reading is still high. 3.12 HOW TO GET A SCALE FACTOR FOR CALIBRATION The scale factor is the ratio between the ‘actual flow rate’... - Page 18 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual which represents the flow rate, is intended to connect with other instruments. The Frequency Output is totally user-configurable. Generally, four parameters should be configured for the setups. Enter the lower flow rate value in window M68 and the higher flow rate value in window M69.Enter the frequency range in window M67.
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Page 19: How To Produce An Alarm Signal
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual 3.16 HOW TO PRODUCE AN ALARM SIGNAL There are 2 types of hardware alarm signals that are available with this instrument. One is the Buzzer, and the other is the OCT output. Both for the Buzzer and OCT output the triggering sources of the event include the... -
Page 20: How To Use The Working Timer
Use M28 for the manual totalizer. Press ENT key to start and stop the totalizer. 3.24 HOW TO CHECK THE ESN AND OTHERS Every set of the TF1100-CH series flow meter utilizes a unique ESN to identify the meter. The ESN is an 8-digit number that provides the information of version and manufacturing date. -
Page 21: Part-4 Menu Window Details
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual PART-4 MENU WINDOW DETAILS Menu Function window No. Display positive negative net totalizers, signal strength, signal quality Display POS totalizer, flow rate, velocity, signal strength, signal quality Display NEG totalizer, flow rate, velocity, signal strength, signal quality... - Page 22 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual (7) Butane at 0℃ (8)Other liquids (9) Diesel Oil (10)Castor Oil (11)Peanut Oil (12) #90 Gasoline (13) #93 Gasoline (14) Alcohol (15) Hot water at 125℃ Window for entering the fluid sound speed only for non-standard liquids, i.e., in Menu20, user select “8, Other Liquids”.
- Page 23 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual second. So there are 36 different flow rate units in total for selection. Window for selecting the totaliziers’ working unit Select totalizer multiplier The multiplier ranges from 0.001 to 10000 Turn on or turn off the NET totalizer...
- Page 24 User can setup Date as YEAR-MONTH-D (all setups are two digits.) Display Version information and Electronic Serial Number (ESN) that are unique for each TF1100-CH series flow meter. The users can employ the ESN for instrumentation management. RS-232C communication setup Commonly, user should select “9600, None”...
- Page 25 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual Working timer. It can be cleared by pressing ENT key, and then select YES. Before instrument shipped, We have calibrated and tested, so working timer is usually not zero. Enter Lower Flow Rate value that will trigger the #1 Alarm. There are two virtual alarms in the system.
- Page 26 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual the flow rate at the time of power on and off Displays the total working time of the instrument Displays the last power-off date and time Displays the last power-off flow rate Displays the times of instrument powered on(the instrument has been powered on).
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Page 27: Part-5 Troubleshooting
5.2 ERROR CODE AND COUNTER-MEASURES The TF1100-CH series ultrasonic flow meter will show Error Code in the lower right corner with a single letter like I, R etc. on menu windows M00, M01, M02, M03, M90 and M08. When any abnormal Error Code shows, counter-measures should be taken. - Page 28 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual cords are properly connected Hardware Hardware Error Contact the factory problem (1)Poor signal PoorSig Detected detected (2)Transducers installed improperly (1)Relocate measuring place (3)Too much (2)Clean the spot fouling (3)Check the cords (4)The pipe liners are (4)Check the coupler too thick.
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Page 29: Other Problems And Solutions
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual 5.3 OTHER PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (1) When the actual flow inside the pipe is not standstill, but the instrument displays 0.0000 for the flow rate, and ‘R’ displaying signal strength and the signal quality Q (value) has a satisfactory value? The problems are likely caused by the user who has used the ‘Set Zero’... - Page 30 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual checked frequently until the signal quality detected is as strong as possible. 5.4.3 Total Time and Delta Time “Total Time and Delta Time”, which displays in Window No.93, indicates the condition of the installation. The measurement calculations in the flow meter are based upon these two parameters.
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Page 31: Part-6 Communication Protocol
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual PART-6 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL 6. 1 GENERAL The TF1100-CH ultrasonic flow meter integrates a standard RS-232C communication interface. 6.2 INTERFACE PIN-OUT DEFINITION OCT output + not used GND, OCT OUTPUT - GND for battery recharge, negative input, GND... - Page 32 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual Number DL(CR) Return signal strength and S=ddd,ddd Q=dd (CR)(LF) quality DT(CR) Return date and time yy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss(CR)(LF) M@(CR)*** Send a key value as if a key is pressed LCD(CR) Return the current window display FOdddd(CR) Force the FO output with a...
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Page 33: Protocol Prefix Usage
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual 6.4 PROTOCOL PREFIX USAGE (1) Prefix P The prefix P can be added before any command in the above table to have the returning data followed with two bytes of CRC check sum, which is the adding sum of the original character string. -
Page 34: Codes For The Keypad
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual +3.1235926E+00m/s(CR) +1234567E+0m3(CR) 6.5 CODES FOR THE KEYPAD The codes for the keypad should be used when the instrument is connected with other terminals that operate the instrument by transmitting the ‘M’ command along with the keypad code. -
Page 35: Part-7 Warranty And Service
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual PART-7 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 7.1 WARRANTY The manufacturer provides one year warranty on all products, free of charge, but the users should be responsible for the one-way transportation fee from the customer to the factory. -
Page 36: Appendix 1 Transducer Guide Rail Installation
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual APPENDIX 1 TRANSDUCER GUIDE RAIL INSTALLATION Introduction The guide rail is designed for clamp-on transducer installation, it make the installation simple, allocation precise, fixation stable, and it also can meet to multiple transducer mounting metheds. - Page 37 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual Installation steps 1. Installation Steps for V and W Transducer Mounting Method When using V or W method to install transducers, install the two transducers on the same side of pipeline. XDCR Spacing Top View Steps: 1.
- Page 38 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual Top View Notes: 1. Equably spread couplant on measuring side of transducer, and then put transducer into bracket from broadside, make sure pipeline and transducer have good coupling. 2. Do not over tighten to prevent couplant extrusion.
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Page 39: Appendix 2 Data Logger Usege
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual APPENDIX 2 DATA LOGGER USEGE Meter Setting Before Using Data Logger Before using the data logger, please check the following items of meter settings (otherwise, the data logger will not work normally): I. In Menu 60, it is time setup for meter, the format should be:... - Page 40 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual file is the data storage date. For example, Naming rules of “csv” file xx( year)-xx(month)-xx(date).csv 16-03-25.CSV Save another file by naming rules when the “csv” file has recorded 2000 data. (Default data number: without limit, according to requirement, the number can change, please consult factory) When opening the “csv”...
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Page 41: Appendix 3 Fuild Characteristic (Sound Speed)
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual APPENDIX 3 FUILD CHARACTERISTIC (SOUND SPEED) 1. FLUID PROPERTIES Fluid Specific Sound Speed delta-v/degree Kinematic Absolute Gravity Viscosity viscosity 20 degrees C ft/s m/s/degree C Centistokes Centipoise Acetate, Butyl 1270 4163.9 Acetate, Ethyl 0.901 1085 3559.7... - Page 42 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual Linseed Oil .925-.939 1770 5803.3 Methanol 0.79 1076 3530.2 2.92 0.695 0.550 Methyl alcohol 0.79 1076 3530.2 2.92 0.695 0.550 Methylene chloride 1.33 1070 3510.5 3.94 0.310 0.411 Methylethyl Ketone 1210 3967.2 Motor Oil (SAE 20/30) .88-.935...
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Page 43: Water Sound Speed
TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual 2. WATER SOUND SPEED Units: Sound Speed: m/s Water Sound Speed table ( pressure: 1 bar） Temperature Sound Temperature Sound Temperature Sound Temperature Sound Speed Speed Speed Speed ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ 1402.3 1496.6 1542.5 1555.1... - Page 44 TF1100-CH transit-time handheld flowmeter manual Lanry Instruments (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd Add: 6 Floor，Block F,Bldg 5,No.2800 Jiuxin Rd., Songjiang District, Shanghai 201612,China Tel：86 21-67801665,67618991 Fax：86 21-67801625 http://www.lanry-flow.com...