August 2020 Quick Start Guide About this guide This guide provides basic installation and configuration instructions for the ™ Rosemount 8800D Series Vortex Flow meters with single, dual, or quad transmitters. For more information on installation and configuration instructions, diagnostics, maintenance, service, and troubleshooting for: •...
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 Physical access NOTICE Unauthorized personnel can potentially cause significant damage and/or misconfiguration of end users' equipment. Protect against all intentional or unintentional unauthorized use. Physical security is an important part of any security program and fundamental to protecting your system.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide WARNING General hazard. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury. • This product is intended to be used as a flowmeter for liquid, gas, or steam applications. Do not use for any other purpose. •...
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Emerson Flow customer service Email: • Worldwide: flow.support@emerson.com • Asia-Pacific: APflow.support@emerson.com Telephone: North and South America Europe and Middle East Asia Pacific United States 800 522 6277 U.K. 0870 240 Australia 800 158 727 1978...
Rosemount 8800D. Corrosion will shorten the life of the meter body. Consult recognized sources of corrosion data or contact Emerson Flow Sales Representative for more information. Note If Positive Material Identification (PMI) is required, perform test on a machined surface.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Figure 4-1: Vertical installation A. Liquid or gas flow B. Gas flow Note To ensure the meter body remains full, avoid downward vertical liquid flows where back pressure is inadequate. Horizontal installation For horizontal installation, the preferred orientation is to have the electronics installed to the side of the pipe.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 High-temperature installations The maximum process temperature for integral electronics is dependent on the ambient temperature where the meter is installed. The electronics must not exceed 185 °F (85 °C). Figure 4-3 shows combinations of ambient and process temperatures needed to maintain a housing temperature of less than 185 °F (85 °C).
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Figure 4-4: Examples of high-temperature installations A. Preferred installation—The meter body installed with the electronics to the side of the pipe. B. Acceptable installation—The meter body installed with the electronics below the pipe. 4.1.4 Location Hazardous area The transmitter has an explosion-proof housing and circuitry suitable for intrinsically safe and non-incendive operation.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 ™ optional K-factor corrections, see Rosemount 8800 Vortex Installation Effects Technical Data Sheet. Steam piping For steam applications, avoid installations such as the one shown in the following figure. Such installations may cause a water-hammer condition at start-up due to trapped condensation.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Figure 4-6: Pressure and temperature transmitter location A. Pressure transmitter B. Four straight pipe diameters downstream C. Temperature transmitter D. Six straight pipe diameters downstream 4.1.5 Power supply (HART) Analog 4–20 mA Power supply External power supply required. Each transmitter operates on 10.8 VDC to 42 VDC terminal voltage.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 HART communication Figure 4-7: HART communication voltage/resistance requirement Maximum loop resistance is determined by the voltage level of the external power supply, as described in the graph. Note that HART Communication requires a minimum loop resistance of 250 ohms up to a maximum of 1100 ohms.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Table 4-1: Resistance based on wire gauge Gauge number Ohms per 1,000 ft (305 m) at 68 °F (20 °C) equivalent 14 AWG (2 mm 16 AWG (1 mm 18 AWG (0.8mm 20 AWG (0.5 mm 22 AWG (0.3 mm 24 AWG (0.2 mm 4.1.6...
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 through the available parameters, but no changes can be made. The factory sets the jumper according to the Configuration Data Sheet, if applicable, or OFF by default. Note If you will be changing configuration variables frequently, it may be useful to leave the security lockout jumper in the OFF position to avoid exposing the flow meter electronics to the plant environment.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Figure 4-9: LCD indicator alarm and security jumpers (with LCD option) ALARM ALARM FLOW SECURITY SECURITY Failure mode vs. saturation output values The failure mode alarm output levels differ from the output values that occur when the operating flow is outside the range points. When the operating flow is outside the range points, the analog output continues to track the operating flow until reaching the saturation value listed below;...
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 4.2.2 fieldbus jumper configuration OUNDATION Two jumpers on the transmitter specify the simulation and security modes. Set these jumpers during the commissioning stage to avoid exposing the electronics to the plant environment. The two jumpers can be found on the electronics board stack or on the LCD meter.
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in the OFF position to avoid exposing the flowmeter electronics to the plant envi August 2020 Quick Start Guide Set jumpers during the commissioning stage to avoid exposing the electronics to environment. Figure 4-10: Alarm and security jumpers (no LCD option) Figure 3-19.
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If your electronics are equipped with the LCD display (Option M5), the fie Quick Start Guide August 2020 enable and transmitter security jumpers are located on the face of the ind Figure 3-20. Figure 4-11: LCD indicator alarm and security jumpers (with LCD option) Figure 3-20.
August 2020 Quick Start Guide Basic installation Handling Handle all parts carefully to prevent damage. Whenever possible, transport the system to the installation site in the original shipping containers. Keep the shipping plugs in the conduit connections until you are ready to connect and seal them.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 Insulation Insulation should extend to the end of the bolt on the bottom of the meter body and should leave at least 1-in. (25 mm) of clearance around the electronics bracket. The electronics bracket and electronics housing should not be insulated.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide application-dependent factors, the required torque for each application may be different. Follow the guidelines outlined in ASME PCC-1 for proper bolt tightening. Make sure the flow meter is centered between flanges of the same nominal size as the flow meter. Figure 5-3: Flanged-style flow meter installation A.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 Figure 5-4: Flange bolt torquing sequence Note See the product reference manual for instructions on retrofitting 8800D to 8800A installations. Wafer-style flow meter alignment and mounting Center the wafer-style meter body inside diameter with respect to the inside diameter of the adjoining upstream and downstream piping.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Note Be sure to align the flow meter so the electronics are accessible, the conduits drain, and the flow meter is not subject to direct heat. 4. Place the remaining studs between the pipe flanges. 5.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 Table 5-1: Stud bolt length for wafer-style flow meters with ASME B16.5 flanges Line size Minimum recommended stud bolt lengths (in inches) for each flange rating Class 150 Class 300 Class 600 ½-inch 6.00 6.25 6.25 1-inch 6.25...
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Line size Minimum recommended stud bolt lengths (in mm) for each flange rating JIS 10k JIS 16k and 20k JIS 40k 50mm 80mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Cable glands If you are using cable glands instead of conduit, follow the cable gland manufacturer’s instructions for preparation and make the connections in a conventional manner in accordance with local or plant electrical codes.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 Figure 5-6: Grounding connections A. Internal ground connection B. External ground assembly Grounding the transmitter case The transmitter case should always be grounded in accordance with national and local electrical codes. The most effective transmitter case grounding method is direct connection to earth ground with minimal impedance.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide transmitter case is properly grounded. For transient terminal block grounding, see the Reference Manual. Use the above guidelines to ground the transmitter case. Do not run the transient protection ground wire with signal wiring as the ground wire may carry excessive electric current if a lightning strike occurs.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 communication, wiring should be 24 AWG (0.205 mm²) or larger, and not exceed 5,000 ft (1500 m). 5.11.1 Analog output The flow meter provides a 4–20 mA dc isolated electric current output, linear with the flow rate. To make connections, remove the FIELD TERMINALS side cover of the electronics housing.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Table 5-3: Ideal cable specifications for fieldbus wiring Characteristic Ideal specification Impedance 100 Ohms ±20% at 31.25 kHz Wire size 18 AWG (0.8 mm Shield coverage Attenuation 3 db/km Capacitive unbalance 2 nF/km Note The number of devices on a fieldbus segment is limited by the power supply voltage, the resistance of the cable, and the amount of current drawn by each device.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 Figure 5-9: OU DATION Configuration T ool A. Integrated power conditioner and filter B. The power supply, filter, first terminator, and configuration tool are typically located in the control room. C. Devices 1 through 16 (Intrinsically safe installations may allow fewer devices per I.S.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide The housing can be repositioned on the bracket to facilitate field wiring and conduit routing. 5.12.2 Cable connections Complete these steps for connecting the loose end of the coaxial cable to the electronics housing. If connecting/disconnecting the meter adapter to the meter body, refer to the product reference manual.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 CAUTION To prevent moisture from entering the coaxial cable connections, install the interconnecting coaxial cable in a single dedicated conduit run or use sealed cable glands at both ends of the cable. In remote mount configurations when ordered with a hazardous area option code, the remote sensor cable and the interconnecting thermocouple cable (MTA or MCA option) are protected by separate intrinsic safety circuits, and must be segregated from each other, other intrinsically safe circuits, and...
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Figure 5-11: Attaching and tightening SMA nut A. SMA nut B. Hand tighten Note Do not over-tighten the coaxial cable nut to the electronics housing. 10. Align the housing adapter with the housing and attach with two screws.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 CAUTION Do not rotate the housing while the sensor cable is attached to the base of the housing. This will stress the cable and may damage the sensor. 6. Place the electronics housing into the top of the support tube. 7.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Figure 5-12: Non-armored cable A. Transmitter end B. Sensor end C. Minimum bend diameter D. Nominal O.D. Figure 5-13: Armored cable A. Transmitter end B. Sensor end C. Minimum bend diameter 5.12.5 Quad transmitter numbering and orientation When quad vortex flow meters are ordered, for configuration purposes, the transmitters are identified as Transmitter 1, Transmitter 2, Transmitter 3, and Transmitter 4.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 See Figure 4-14 and 4-15 for Quad transmitter and meter body nameplate number location. Figure 5-14: Quad transmitter numbering A. Transmitter 1 transmitter nameplate B. Transmitter 1 meter body nameplate C. Transmitter 2 transmitter nameplate D.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Figure 5-15: Quad transmitter nameplate Figure 5-16: Quad meter body nameplate Quick Start Guide...
Quick Start Guide August 2020 Basic configuration The transmitter must be configured for certain basic variables in order to be operational. In most cases, all of these variables are pre-configured at the factory. Configuration may be required if your transmitter is not configured or if the configuration variables need revision.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide meter. For example, the range may be defined as 0 gal/min to 20 gal/min. If the measured flow rate is 10 gal/min, the percent of range is 50 percent. 6.1.3 Analog output Device Tools → Configuration → Outputs → Analog ProLink III Output The analog output variable provides the analog value for the primary...
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 Corrected volumetric flow units Allows the user to select the corrected volumetric flow units from the available list. Table 6-2: Corrected volume flow units gallons per second gallons per minute gallons per hour gallons per day cubic feet per second standard cubic feet per minute...
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Note If you select a Mass Flow Units option, you must enter process density in your configuration. Velocity flow Allows the user to view the velocity flow rate value and units. Velocity flow units Allows the user to select the Velocity Flow Units from the available list. •...
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 Set process fluid Non- Select the fluid type—either Liquid, Gas/Steam, Tcomp MultiVariable Sat Steam, or Tcomp Liquids. Tcomp Sat Steam and and MTA meters Tcomp Liquids require the MTA Option and provide dynamic density compensation based on the process temperature reading.
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ProLink III A factory calibration number relating the flow through the meter to the shedding frequency measured by the electronics. Every vortex meter manufactured by Emerson is run through a water calibration to determine this value. Flange type Device Tools → Configuration → Device Setup...
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 Table 6-4: Flange types (continued) PN16 PN16 Reducer PN25 PN25 Reducer PN40 PN40 Reducer PN64 PN64 Reducer PN100 PN100 Reducer PN160 PN160 Reducer JIS 10K JIS 10K Reducer JIS 16K/20K JIS 16K/20K Reducer JIS 40K JIS 40K Reducer Spcl Pipe I.D.
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August 2020 Quick Start Guide Upper and lower range values Device Tools → Configuration → Outputs → Analog ProLink III Output Enables you to set the upper and lower range values in order to maximize the resolution of the analog output. The meter is most accurate when operated within the expected flow ranges for your application.
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Quick Start Guide August 2020 A function that can be used to optimize the range of the flow meter based on the density of the fluid. The electronics uses process density to calculate the minimum measurable flow rate, while retaining at least a 4:1 signal to the trigger level ratio.
August 2020 Quick Start Guide Safety instrumented systems installation For safety certified installations, refer to the Rosemount 8800D Safety Manual (Document # 00809-0200-4004) for installation procedure and system requirements. Quick Start Guide...
Product certifications ™ For information about product certifications, refer to Rosemount 8800D Series Vortex Flowmeter Approval Document (00825-VA00-0001). You can find it at emerson.com or contact an Emerson Flow representative (see back page). ™ Rosemount 8800D Series Vortex Flow Meter...
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