The portable converter has full measurement functionality with an integrated data logger and can be connected to a handheld smart device by Bluetooth or USB cable. Flexibility and ease of use make the OPTISONIC 6300 P the ideal solution for flow measurement in various applications and virtually all sectors of industry.
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• Checking of in-line flowmeters • Commissioning of process systems • Checking of pump performance • Temporary replacement of defective flowmeters • Periodic flow capacity test hydrants • General flow related problem solving www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
The OPTISONIC 6300 P is a battery powered ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeter that can be easily installed on the outside of piping to measure the flow rate of liquids. The OPTISONIC 6300 P is intended for temporary flow measurement. It consists of a combination of one or two clamp-on sensor(s) and one hand-held electronic signal converter.
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For setting up the flow measurement correctly, the pipe wall thickness must be known. To measure this, a pipe wall thickness gauge can be ordered with the OPTISONIC 6300 P. www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
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Extension cables with a length of 7 meters are optionally available for the larger pipe diameters or when the converter needs to be placed on a distance, further as the 3-meter cable length. 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
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12 VDC car socket. USB cable A USB cable with a 15 pins connector is available to connect the converter hard-wired to a hand-held smart device. www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
Figure 1-1: Measuring principle (example reflected path set-up) 1 Transducer A 2 Transducer B 3 Flow velocity 4 Transit time from transducer A to B 5 Transit time from transducer B to A 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
4 internal counters with a maximum of 8 counter places, for counting volume, energy and/or mass units. 1 x host port (Mobile device USB-C via I/O connection of OPTISONIC 6300 P to make a connection with Android device). Self diagnostics Integrated verification, diagnostic functions: flowmeter, process, measured value, empty pipe detection, bar graph.
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< ± 3% of the actual measured flow rate; for 0.5…20 m/s / 1.64…65.6 ft/s < ± 15 mm/s / 0.6 inch/s for 0.1…0.5 m/s / 0.33…1.64 ft/s Repeatability < ± 0.2% 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
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Dimensions and weights Materials Sensor Anodized aluminium (rail) Converter Polyamide PA12, covered with TPE soft touch layer on the sides Hardcase Polypropylene, inner material EPP Soft case Polyester, inner material EPP www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
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Inputs / outputs 15 pin connector for I/O interfacing with optional I/O box Optional: PT100 input Function: PT 100 temperature input by 2 x KROHNE TT33C temperature transmitters build into an I/O box For specifications see TT33C data sheet. Optional: temperature input...
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= 1.5 V at I 1 mA 0, max = 2.5 V at I 10 mA 0, max = 5.0 V at I 20 mA 0, max www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
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Converter: IP65 Hardcase on wheels: IP67 Power adaptor: IP40, NEMA 1 Shock resistance IEC 60068-2-27 30 g for 18 ms Vibration resistance IEC 60068-2-64 1 g up to 2000 Hz 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
KROHNE Clamp-on APP installed on a smart device. The OPTISONIC 6300 P is meant to be used temporarily for liquid flow and energy measurement. For example, the measured and calculated flow data is usable in process optimization, collecting additional process data, comparing flow data with existing flowmeters, verifying other flowmeters or flowmeter replacement during maintenance.
1 path using bends in 2 dimensions: 20 DN; when having bends in 3 dimensions: 25 DN 2 dimensional bends occur in a vertical or horizontal plane (X/Y) only, while 3 dimensional bends occur in both vertical and horizontal plane (X/Y/Z). 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
Install air vent downstream of the flow meter to prevent vacuum. Although this will not harm the meter, it may cause gases to come out of solution (cavitate) and interfere with proper measurements. Figure 3-6: Down going pipe www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
Figure 3-8: Mounting on ascending or decending pipelines is possible NOTE! Vertical installation on a descending slope in the pipeline is only recommended when the back- pressure is controlled. 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
A clamp-on flowmeter can be installed in the suction line of a pump if there is no cavitation in the pipeline system. www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
In case Bluetooth operation is not used, you can choose for the wired USB connection. Connect the I/O cable with USB to the Android mobile or tablet to maintain communication 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
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Medium 1 MHz, 1 rail DN200...750/ 8...30" Medium 1 MHz, 2 rails DN400...1500/ 16...60" Medium 1 MHz, 2 rails DN200...2000/ 8...80" Large 500 kHz, 2 rails DN200...4000/ 8...160" Large 500 kHz, 2 rails www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
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Number of rails needed < 190 190 The maximum distance that can be covered with 1 rail is 195 mm. The minimum distance for two rails is 180 mm. 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
Installation with metal straps (DN15...250) Put the metal straps around the pipe. Put the sensor rail(s) on the pipe including the transducers with fixed cables. www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
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5 Pull the straps tight. 6 Use an allan key nr 5 (or a big screwdriver) to fixate the rails. Detail 7 of the metal strap fixed in connector. 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
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3 Pull the strap around the pipe. 4 Fix the strap, as indicated below. 1 Push lever to create a opening. 2 Insert the nylon strap as indicated. 3 Release lever. 4 Pull strap tight. www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
Check settings in menu, change transducer distance until there is at least a low signal. • Continue the configuration in the mobile application and follow the advised settings and actions. 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
The product is externally evaluated for a maximum ambient temperature of 40°C (without derating) and 60°C (50% derating), a maximum altitude of 3000 meters and at an overvoltage category II environment. Figure 4-1: 1 Connection 12 VDC power supply input www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
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• Connect the cable with the 12 VDC car accessory plug to the power input of the flow converter. • Connect the car accessory plug into the 12 VDC socket of the car. 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
The flow converter can measure two paths (A and B) simultaneously. Use the left pair of connectors 1 and 2 for path A and the right pair connectors 1 and 2 for path B www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
At frequencies above 100 Hz, shielded cables must be used to connect the counters. Internal resistance of the counter Button, NO contact or similar Table 4-1: Description of symbols 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
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INT, NOM 32 VDC • U • I 22 mA • U 1.8 V (U • R ) / I Figure 4-4: Current output passive I www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
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) / I L, min • Can also be set as a status output; for the electrical connection, see status output connection diagram. Figure 4-5: Pulse frequency output passive P 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
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= 1 k L, max • The minimum load resistance R is calculated as follows: L, min = (U ) / I L, min Figure 4-6: Pulse frequency output active P www.krohne.com 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en...
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• X designates the connection terminals A or B, depending on the version of the signal converter. Figure 4-8: Current input active IIn 1 Signal 2 2-wire transmitter (e.g. temperature) 02/2022 - 4000950304 - TD OPTISONIC 6300 P R04 en www.krohne.com...
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Engineering, commissioning, calibration, maintenance and training services Head Office KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH Ludwig-Krohne-Str. 5 47058 Duisburg (Germany) Tel.: +49 203 301 0 Fax: +49 203 301 10389 info@krohne.de The current list of all KROHNE contacts and addresses can be found at: www.krohne.com...
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