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IFC 020 K IFC 020 F IFC 020 E Signal converters for electromagnetic flowmeters Applicable to Software Versions G IFC 020 K and IFC 020 F No. 3170330200 G IFC 020 E No. 3175870200 Variable area flowmeters Vortex flowmeters Flow controllers...
Factory settings Setting data Part B IFC 020 / D Signal converter 4/1-5/12 Operation of the signal converter 4/1-4/12 Krohne operator control concept Operating and check elements Function of keys 4/3-4/4 Table of settable functions 4/5-4/9 Error messages in measuring mode...
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Cleaning the signal converter housing Turning the converter housing of the compact flowmeters IFC 020 K and F: Directions for folding the ribbon cable on the display unit IFC 020 K and F: Illustrations of the PCBs IFC 020 E: Illustrations of the PCBs...
(standard: signal cable A, length 10 m / 30 ft) Software history Display & control unit Handheld HHT 020 CONFIG user software IFC 020 K and F IFC 020 E ImoCom, RS 485, HART Software Status...
In addition, the “General conditions of sale” forming the basis of the purchase contract are applicable. If flowmeters need to be returned to Krohne, please note the information given on the last-but-one page of these Instructions. Krohne regrets that it cannot repair or check your flowmeter(s) unless accompanied by the completed form sheet.
Refer to Sect. 1.3.4 for maximum permissible length of signal and field current cables. • Use the supplied Krohne signal cable A (Type DS), standard length 10 m (33 ft). • Always calibrate primary head and signal converter together. Therefore, when installing, ensure primary constant GK is identical;...
Connection to power PLEASE NOTE ! • Rated values: The flowmeter housings protecting the electronic equipment from dust and moisture must always be kept closed. The selected creepage distances and clearances have been dimensioned in conformity with VDE 0110 and IEC 664 for contamination category 2.
Electrical connection of separate primary heads (F- and E- versions) 1.3.1 General remarks on signal lines A and B and field current line C Proper operation of the equipment is ensured when Krohne signal lines A and B are used with foil screen and magnetic shield.
Stripping (preparation) of signal cable A and B 1.3.3 Please note the different lengths given in the table for signal converter and primary head. Customer-supplied materials Length Converter Primary W Insulation tubing (PVC), Ø 2.0 - 2.5 mm (dia. 1”) IFC 020 F + E only IFC 020 E head...
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1.3.4 Cable lengths (max. distance between signal converter and primary head) Abbreviations and explanatory notes used in the following tables, diagrams and connection diagrams A Signal cable A (type DS), with double shielding, see diagram A for max. length B Signal line B (type BTS) with triple shielding, max. length see diagram B (IFC 020 E only) C Field current cable min.
Connection diagrams I and II (IFC 020 F signal converter and primary head) 1.3.5 Important information on connection diagrams PLEASE NOTE! • The figures in brackets indicate the stranded drain wires for the shields, see cross-sectional drawing of signal cable in Section 1.3.1. •...
1.3.6 Connection diagrams III to VI (IFC 020 E signal converter and primary head) Important information on connection diagrams PLEASE NOTE! • The figures in brackets indicate the stranded drain wires for the shields (see cross-sectional drawing of signal cable in Section 1.3.1). •...
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Process temperature > 150 °C (302 °F) Signal cable A (type DS) Signal cable B (type BTS) IFC 020 E IFC 020 E 24 V DC 0L = 1L = 24 V DC 0L = 1L = Primary head Primary head Installation and operating instructions IFC 020...
Electrical connection of outputs and inputs Current output I • The current output is galvanically isolated from all input and output circuits. • Factory-set data and functions can be noted down in Sect. 5.16. Please also refer to Sect. 3.2 “Factory settings”. I+ approx.
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• Characteristics of the status outputs Switch open Switch closed OFF (switched off) without function ON (e.g. operation indicator) Power supply OFF Power supply ON F/R INDICATOR (F/R mode) Forward flow Reverse flow TRIP POINT (Limit switch) Inactive Active ALL ERRORS (all errors) Errors No errors FATAL ERRORS (fatal errors only)
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IFC 020 E separated, 19” plug-in unit, connection cap X2 IFC 020 F separated, field housing Milliammeter 0 or 4-20mA and others IFC 020 K compact Key, N/O contact External voltage source (U DC or AC voltage, connection polarity arbitrary...
Control input E RS 485 Interface passive (IFC 020 E only) For connection and operation of the Krohne RS 485 ≤ 30 V DC/≤ 24 V AC Interface, ≤ 6 mA see Section 6.2. Installation and operating instructions IFC 020...
Start-up Power- on and measurement • Before powering the system, please check that it has been correctly installed according to Sect. 1 and 2. • The flowmeter is delivered ready for operational use. All operating data have been factory set in accordance with your specifications. Please refer to Sect.
→ → → ↵ ↵ ↵ ↑ ↑ ↑ 3.05 User-defined unit 3.06 Application Flow is - steady - pulsating 3.07 Measuring point 3.08 Communication interface o Off o HART o KROHNE RS 485 Address Baud rate Installation and operating instructions IFC 020...
IFC 020 _ / D Signal converter Teil B Operation of the signal converter Krohne operator control concept Measuring mode 1 3 6. 4 9 m 3 / h r → When this display appears, press following keys: CodE 1 →...
Operating and check elements IFC 020 The controls are accessible after unscrewing the 4 screws and removing the housing cover. • Display, 1st line ‚ Display, 2nd line ƒ Display, 3rd line: arrows to identify display Flowrate current flowrate Totalizer totalizer –...
Function of keys The cursor (flashing part of display) has a grey background in the following descriptions. To start operator control Operator control mode Measuring mode → 1 3 . 5 7 1 F c t . 1. 0 0 m 3 / h r O P E R A T I O N PLEASE NOTE: When “YES”...
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To change numbers increase number ↑ 3 9 7. 3 5 3 9 7. 4 5 ↓ m 3 / h r m 3 / h r decrease number To shift cursor (flashing position) shift to right → 3 9 7. 3 5 3 9 7.
Table of settable functions Abbreviations used actual flowrate Control input (IFC 020 E only) 100% flow = full scale range Nominal size, meter size 100% Highest frequency of pulse output π / max. full-scale range (Q Lowest frequency of pulse output 100% at v = 12 m/s / 40 ft/s...
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Fct. Text Description and settings 1.04 DISPLAY Display functions → DISP.FLOW Select flow display • NO DISP. • user unit, factory set is “Liter/hr” or “US MGal/day (see Fct. 3.05) • m3/hr • PERCENT • Liter/Sec • BARGRAPH (value and bargraph display in %) •...
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Fct. Text Description and settings 1.06 PULS B1 Pulse output P → FUNCT. P Select function for pulse output P • OFF (switched off) • 1 DIR. (1 flow direction) • 2 DIR. (forward/reverse flow, F/R flow measurement) Press key ↵ to transfer to subfunction “SELECT P”. →...
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Fct. Text Description and settings 3.00 INSTALL. Installation menu 3.01 LANGUAGE Select language for display texts • GB / USA (English) • F (French) • D (German) • others on request Press ↵ key to return to Fct. 3.01 “LANGUAGE”. 3.02 FLOWMETER Set data for primary head...
Error messages in measuring mode The following list gives all errors that can occur during process flow measurement. Errors shown in display when “YES“ set in Fct. 1.04 DISPLAY, subfunction “DISP. MSG.“. Error messages Description of error Error clearance LINE INT. Power failure Note: Cancel error in RESET/QUIT.
Examples of setting the signal converter As an example the cursor, flashing part of display, is shown below in bold type. • Change measuring range of current output and value for error messages (Fct. 1.05): • Change measuring range from 04-20 mA to 00 -20 mA •...
Description of functions Full-scale range Q 100% Fct. 1.01 FULL SCALE Press → key. Choice of unit for full-scale range Q 100% • m3/hr (cubic metres per hour) • Liter/Sec (litres per second) • US.Gal/min (US gallons per minute) • User-defined unit, factory-set is „Liter/hr“...
Current output I Fct. 1.05 CURRENT I Press → key. → FUNCT. I = Select function for current output, press → key • (switched off, no function) • 1 DIR. (1 flow direction) • 2 DIR. (2 flow directions, F/R mode, forward/reverse) Select using ↑...
5.7 Pulse output P Fct. 1.06 PULS.OUTP. P Press key → . → FUNCT. P = select function for pulse output, press → key • (switched off, no function) • 1 DIR. (1 flow direction) • 2 DIR. (2 flow directions, F/R mode, forward/reverse) Select with key ↑...
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→ VALUE P = set pulse value per unit volume (appears only when “PULSE/VOL.” set under “SELECT P”, press → key. • XXXX PulS/m3 • XXXX PulS/Liter • XXXX PulS/US.Gal • XXXX PulS/ user unit, factory-set: “Liter” or “US MGal”, see Sect. 5.12. Select using ↑...
Status output S Fct. 1.07 STATUS S Press key → . Select function of status outputs, press → key • ALL ERROR (indicates all errors) • FATAL.ERROR (indicates fatal errors only) • (switched off, no function) • (indicates that flowmeter is operative) •...
Language Fct. 3.01 LANGUAGE Press → key. Select language for texts in display • (German) • GB/USA (English) • (French) • others on request Select using ↑ or ↓ key. Press ↵ key to return to Fct. 3.01 LANGUAGE. Entry code 5.10 Fct.
5.11 Primary head Fct. 3.02 FLOW METER Press → key. → DIAMETER = set meter size (see instrument nameplate) press → key Select size from table of meter sizes: • DN 2.5 - 1000 mm equivalent to - 40 inch Select using ↑...
User-defined unit 5.12 Fct. 3.05 USER UNIT Press → key. → TEXT VOL = set text for user-defined unit, press → key • Liter (max. 5 characters, factory-set: “Liter” or “US MGal”) Characters assignable to each place: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, or “–” (= blank character) Change flashing place (cursor) using ↑...
5.13 F/R mode, forward/reverse flow measurement • Refer to Sect. 2.4 for electrical connection of outputs. • Define direction of forward (normal) flow, see Fct. 3.02, subfunction “FLOW DIR.”: in conjunction with F/R operation, set the direction for the forward flow here. “+”...
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Press key ↵ dto return to Fct. 3.08 COM. Use key ↑ or ↓ to set ADDRESS 000-239 after selecting "KROHNE" (RS 485). Press key → and set up BAUD RATE: • 1200 • 2400 • 4800 • 9600 • 19200. Use key ↑ or ↓ to select baud rate.
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The following HART features are supported: • point-to-point connection • multidrop (up to 15 HART devices) The burst mode is not normally used. Further information about HART is available from the HART Communication Foundation, of which Krohne is a member. Electrical connection ® ®...
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S6 and S7 on the amplifier PCB. For further information refer to sections 8.8 and 8.9. The RS 485 protocol is available. Please contact your local Krohne supplier / company. Settings for use in interface operation Fct.
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- Homogeneous liquid products, free of solids and gasses an do not tend to electrical or catalytic reactions. IFC 020 K and IFC 020 F Changes on amplifier PCB, see Fig. in Sect. 8.8. Switch off power source before opening the housing! Fig.
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IFC 020 E Changes on amplifier PCB, see Fig. in Sect. 8.9. Switch off power source before opening the housing! Illustrations 1 till 3 are situated in Section 8.1 Unscrew the 4 recessed head screws (S1) on the front side (Fig. 1). Carefully remove the plug-in unit from the subassembly support.
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6.4 Pulsating flow Application downstream of positive-displacement pumps (reciprocating or diaphragm pumps) without pulsation dampener Operator control of the signal converter for the new settings, see Sect. 4 and 5 To change settings • Fct. 3.02 FIELD FREQ. (change magnetic field frequency) –...
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Unsteady display and outputs Unsteady display and outputs can occur in connection with – high solids contents, – non-homogeneity, – poor blending, or – chemical reactions still in progress in the process liquid. If, in addition, flow is also pulsating due to the use of diaphragm or reciprocating pumps, refer to Sect.
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Functional checks Zero check Fct. 3.03 Switch off power supply before opening the housing • Set “zero” flow in the pipeline, but make sure that the measuring tube is completely filled with fluid. • Switch on the system and wait 15 minutes. •...
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- - - - - / - - - Measuring mode If you need to return your flowmeter to Krohne, please refer to last but one page of these Instructions ! Faults and symptons during start-up and process flow measurement •...
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Test ok, check connection cables and receiver instrument, replace if necessary. Test faulty, current output defective. Replace signal converter (see Sect. 8.4) or contact Krohne Service Current output disabled, Activate under Fct. 1.05. see Fct. 1.05 Short-circuit between current Check connection and cables, output and pulse output.
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Test faulty, pulse output defective, replace signal converter (see Sect. 8.4) or contact Krohne Service. Current output is external Check connection and cables, voltage source, short circuit see Sect. 2.4. Voltage between I + and I⊥ approx. 15 V.
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IFC 020K and IFC 020 F Electrical connection Using GS 8 simulator Additional adapter is required between GS 8 and IFC 020 K and IFC 020 F signal converter. Order No. 2.10764.00. Outputs U-clamp terminal Power I⊥...
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Potentiometer "zero point" Switch, Measuring ranges Electrical connection Leitung zwischen GS 8A und IFC 020 K und IFC 020 F Meßumformer Electrical connection of IFC 020 E and GS 8A Electrical connection of mA meter and electronic frequency counter (see Sect. 2.4).
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7.5.3 Check of setpoint display Switch on power supply, allow at least 15 minutes’ warm-up time. Set switch D (front panel of GS 8A) to “0” position. Adjust zero to 0 or 4 mA with the 10-turn potentiometer P (front panel of GS 8A), depending on setting in Fct.
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61.905 Deviations are permissible between 127.3 and 131.1 pulses/hr (equivalent to ± 1.5 %). If you need to return your flowmeter to Krohne, please refer to last but one page of these Instructions ! Installation and operating instructions IFC 020...
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Service Illustrations used for service work IFC 020 K IFC 020 F Switch off power supply before starting service work! Fig. G Fig. A Fig. D Fig. B Fig. E Fig. C Fig. F Installation and operating instructions IFC 020...
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IFC 020 E Switch off power supply before starting service work! Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Front plate / Display Fig. 3 Socket on display PCB Ribbon cable Locking clip of socket B Installation and operating instructions IFC 020...
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Reassemble in reverse order, points 2) – 1) above. Power PCB Power supply Fuse F1 IFC 020 K and IFC 020 F for Section 8.3 Location and position of voltage selector Rating Order No. 1. AC version 230/240 V AC 125 mA T 5.06627...
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8.3. Switch off power source before opening the housing ! IFC 020 E IFC 020 K and IFC 020 F Refer to Sect. 8.1 for Figs. A to F. Refer to Sect. 8.1 for Figs. 1 to 3. Unscrew the 4 recessed head screws Unscrew the 4 screws (S1), (Fig.
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Replacement of electronics unit of signal converter Switch off power source before opening the housing ! IFC 020 E IFC 020 K and IFC 020 F Refer to Sect. 8.1 for Figs. A to G. Refer to Sect. 8.1 for Figs. 1 to 3.
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IFC 020 K and IFC 020 F: Turning the display PCB Switch off power supply before opening the housing! r the illustrations A, B and D refer to Section 8.1. 1) Unscrew the 4 recessed head screws (Fig. A), and remove transparent cover from signal converter housing 2) Unscrew recessed head screw (Fig.
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IFC 020 K and IFC 020 F: Directions for folding the ribbon cable on the display unit Version 2 Socket X7 on amplifier PCB, see Sect. 8.8 Socket on display PCB Contact side Display Ribbon cable Insulated side 5 keys for operator control Reference point, power terminals 90°...
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IFC 020 K and IFC 020 F: Illustrations of the PCBs A) Amplifier PCB IC 13 DATAPROM (sensor), see Sect. 8.4. S1, S3 for “empty tube” cut-out, see Sect. 6.3. S2, S4 not used S6, S7 for blanking off the bus...
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See Section 8.4 S2, S3 For use of empty tube cut-off See Section 6.3 Not used S6, S7 Used to blank off electrical bus of Krohne RS 485 Interface See Section 6.2 IC 13 Power supply PCB, AC Versions Voltage selector...
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Order-numbers Electronic unit Power supply unit Power supply Order No. IFC 020 K IFC 020 E IFC 020 F AC Version 1 230 / 240 V AC 2.10989.01 2.11502.02 115 / 117 V AC AC Version 2 200 V AC 100 V AC 2.10989.02...
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Part D Technical Data, Measuring Principle and Block Diagram Technical data 10.1 Full-scale range Q 100% Full-scale ranges Q 100% Flow rate Q = 100 % 6 liter/h to 33 900 m /h (0.03 - 156 000 US Gal/min), adjustable as required, equivalent flow velocity 0.3 - 12 m/s (1 - 40 ft/s) Unit /hr, Liter/Sec, US gallons/min.
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6 and 7 (1) All Krohne signal converters undergo burn-in tests, duration minimum 20 hours at varying ambient temperatures – 20 to + 60°C/– 4 to + 140°F. The tests are controlled by computers.
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10.3 IFC 020 signal converter Versions with display / control elements HART and RS 485 interfaces ® IFC 020 K Compact version,converter directly mounted on the signal converter version IFC 020 F Seperate housing fieldversion IFC 020 E Seperate housing, 19” Plug-in unit...
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When connected to functional extra-low voltage, galvanic, safety separation (PELV) is essential (to VDE 0100/VDE 0106 and IEC 364/IEC 536 or equivalent national standard). Housing IFC 020 K / IFC 020 F Materials Polyamid (PA) and die-cast aluminium Protection category (IEC 529/EN 60 529)
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IFC 020 E Dimensions (in mm) Weight approx. 1.4 kg Subassembly support 3 HE, assembly dimensions in compliance with DIN 41491, Part 5 F-shaped multipole connector, DIN 41612 Guiding rails Front plate thread bore hole 1 TE = 05.08 mm (M 2.5) 1 HE = 44.17 mm Multipole connector...
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10.5 Instrument nameplates Separate signal converter in rotatable field housing Type designation Magnetic field frequency (here: 1/6 of power Serial No. supply frequency) ALTOFLUX IFC 090F /D/ /6 Holland A96 6008 Altometer Measuring range Q: 0-150 m GK: 2.706 Current output ≤...
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Measuring principle The flowmeter is designed for electrically conductive fluids. Measurement is based on Faraday’s law of induction, according to which a voltage is induced in an electrically conductive body which passes through a magnetic field. The following expression is applicable to the voltage.: U = K where: U = induced voltage...
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IMoCom-Bus suitable for many in- and external tasks 2 Field power supply n the low-loss field power supply n simple, uniform KROHNE control outline generates the pulsed, electronically n very lowpower consumption controlled DC current for the magnetic n HART and RS 485-interfaces ®...
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Keyword Section No. Fct. No. Keyword Section No. Fct. No. Magnetic field frequency 4.4 + 5.11 3.02 S = Status output 2.4, 4.4, 5.8 1.06, 1.07, 3.07 Safety isolation Magnetic sensors Setting level 4.1-4.4 1.00 et seq., Main menu column 2.00 et seq., Main menus 4.1 to 4.3...
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Due to statutory regulations concerning protection of the envi- the flowmeter is safe to handle and stating the liquid used. ronment and the health and safety of our personnel, Krohne may only handle, test and repair returned flowmeters that Krohne regret that they cannot service your flowmeter unless have been in contact with liquids if it is possible to do so with- accompanied by such a certificate.
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