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Installation Manual MMI-20020994, Rev AC June 2016 ® Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meters Direct insertion viscosity meter installation...
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Safety and approval information This Micro Motion product complies with all applicable European directives when properly installed in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Refer to the EC declaration of conformity for directives that apply to this product. The EC declaration of...
Contents Contents Chapter 1 Planning ...........................1 Installation checklist ........................1 Best practices ..........................2 Power requirements ........................2 Other installation considerations ....................4 Recommended installations for short-stem meters ................6 Perform a pre-installation meter check ...................7 Chapter 2 Mounting .........................9 Mount in free-stream application (flanged fitting) ................9 Mount in free-stream application (weldolet fitting) ..............
Model 1700 and Model 2700 Transmitters: Installation ManualMicro Motion K-Series Meters: Quick Start Guide. Consider the maximum cable length between the meter and transmitter. The maximum recommended distance between the two devices is 1000 ft (300 m). Micro Motion recommends using Micro Motion cable. Installation Manual...
Minimum recommended voltage: 21.6 VDC with 1000 ft of 24 AWG (300 m of 0.20 mm ) power-supply cable • At startup, power source must provide a minimum of 0.5 A of short-term current at a minimum of 19.6 V at the power-input terminals. Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
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Planning Power cable recommendations for explosion-proof/flameproof meters Figure 1-1: Minimum wire gauge (AWG per foot or meter) 2 1 . 6V 24 V 300ft 600ft 900ft 1200ft 1500ft 1800ft 2100ft 2400ft 2700ft 3000ft 91.44m 182.88m 274.32m 365.76m 457.2m 548.64m 640.08m 731.52m 822.96m 914.4m AWG maximum Distance of installation Figure 1-2:...
2-inch, 2.5-inch, or 3-inch pipe. If the meter is installed in a pipe that does not match the calibration size, the compensation will be inaccurate, and process measurement will be inaccurate. Verify that the meter was calibrated for the pipe size you plan to use. Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
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For high-viscosity fluids, minimize any temperature gradients in the fluid, and in the piping and fittings immediately upstream and downstream of the meter. Minimizing temperature gradients reduces the effect of viscosity changes. Micro Motion recommends using the following guidelines to reduce the thermal effects to your meter installation: •...
Recommended installations for short-stem meters Micro Motion recommends three standard installations for the short-stem meter to alleviate any need for onsite calibration. All meters are factory calibrated for these types of installations and take into consideration the potential boundary effect of each installation.
Planning Table 1-1: Standard installation types: short-stem meters (continued) Flow-through Installation type: Free stream T-Piece chamber Main flow pipe size • Horizontal pipe: Minimum diameter, 50 Suitable for all sizes, if minimum mm (2 inch) mounted in a bypass diameter, 100 mm (slipstream) (4 inch) configuration...
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Visually inspect the meter for any physical damage. If you notice any physical damage to the meter, immediately contact Micro Motion Customer Support at flow.support@emerson.com. Position and secure the meter in a vertical position with the flow arrow pointing upward.
Mounting Mounting Topics covered in this chapter: • Mount in free-stream application (flanged fitting) • Mount in free-stream application (weldolet fitting) • Mount with a T-piece (flanged fitting) • Mount with a flow-through chamber • Mount in an open tank (long-stem meter) •...
• Before fitting the weldolet, you must bore a 2.1 in (52.5 mm) diameter opening in the pipeline to accept the meter. You must weld the weldolet to the pipeline concentrically with the pre-bored hole. Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
Mounting Procedure Figure 2-2 for information on installing the meter (with a weldolet fitting) in a free- stream application. Important Always install the meter horizontally and oriented so that the gap between the tines is vertical. This position helps to prevent the trapping of bubbles or solids on the meter – allowing the solids to sink and the bubbles to rise.
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Plan view of a vertical pipe installation A. 4-inch pipe or larger for horizontal or vertical installations B. Distance of meter tines from main pipe wall is determined by the maximum flow rate of the process. C. PFA ring and circlip Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
Mounting Mount with a flow-through chamber Flow-through chambers are manufactured by Micro Motion, and are available with either of the following: • Welded ends or compression fittings that connect into the process pipelines • 1- inch, 2-inch, or 3-inch inlet and outlet pipes Important Do not alter the length of the inlet and outlet pipes.
Only the safe area version of the long-stem meter can be mounted in an open tank. Procedure Clamp the long-stem meter to a structure, positioning the clamp to determine the insertion depth of the meter. Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
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Mounting Figure 2-5: Open-tank meter installation (long stem) Confirm the meter tines are away from the tank wall. Figure 2-6: Meter placement (away from tank wall) A. 50 mm B. 200 mm Confirm the meter tines are immersed in fluid. Installation Manual...
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A. 200 mm If flow exists, confirm the meter tines are aligned so that the flow is directed towards or through the gap between the tines. Figure 2-9: Meter placement (flow direction through tine gap) Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
Mounting Confirm the meter tines are kept away from deposit buildup. Figure 2-10: Meter placement (away from deposit buildup) Mount in a closed tank (long-stem meter) Attach the long-stem meter using the fitted flange attachment (shipped with the product). Installation Manual...
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Mounting Figure 2-11: Closed-tank installation (fitted flange attachment) (Optional) To vary the insertion depth of the meter, mount the meter on a standoff section that attaches to the flange (not provided). Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
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Mounting Figure 2-12: Closed-tank installation (with standoff) A. Standoff height can vary (provided by customer) Confirm the meter tines are away from the tank wall. Figure 2-13: Meter placement (away from tank wall) A. 200 mm B. 50 mm Confirm the meter tines are immersed in fluid. Installation Manual...
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Figure 2-16: Meter placement (distance from objects and disturbed flow) A. 200 mm If flow exists, confirm the meter tines are aligned so that the flow is directed towards or through the gap between the tines. Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
Mounting Figure 2-17: Meter placement (flow direction through tine gap) Confirm the meter tines are kept away from deposit buildup. Figure 2-18: Meter placement (away from deposit buildup) Attach the PFA ring and circlip You attach the PFA ring (and circlip) around the boss on the underside of the meter flange to center the meter tines within a 2-inch Schedule 40 or 80 pipe.
You can rotate the transmitter on the meter up to 90°. Using a 4 mm hex key, loosen the cap screw that holds the transmitter in place. Figure 2-20: Component to secure transmitter in place A. M5 socket-head cap screw Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
Mounting Rotate the transmitter clockwise to the desired orientation up to 90°. Secure the cap screw in place and tighten to 60 lb·in (6.8 N·m). Rotate the display on the transmitter (optional) The display on the transmitter electronics module can be rotated 90° or 180° from the original position.
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If you have removed the display screws, line them up with the matching holes on the sub-bezel, then reinsert and tighten them. Place the display cover onto the main enclosure. Turn the display cover clockwise until it is snug. If appropriate, power up the meter. Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
Wiring Wiring Topics covered in this chapter: • Terminals and wiring requirements • Explosion-proof/flameproof or non-hazardous output wiring ™ • Processor wiring for remote-mount 2700 FOUNDATION fieldbus option • Wiring to external devices (HART multidrop) • Wiring to signal converters and/or flow computers Terminals and wiring requirements Three pairs of wiring terminals are available for transmitter outputs.
CAUTION! Meter installation and wiring should be performed by suitably trained personnel only in accordance with the applicable code of practice. Procedure Wire to the appropriate output terminal and pins (see Figure 3-1). Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
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Wiring Figure 3-1: Wiring the Analog outputs mA1+ HART RS-485 A RS-485 RS-485 B A. 24 VDC (250 Ω resistance) B. R load C. HART-compatible host or controller; and/or signal device D. Signal device Note Ω is For operating the milliamp outputs with a 24V supply, a maximum total loop resistance of 657 allowed.
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CAUTION! Meter installation and wiring should be performed by suitably trained personnel only in accordance with the applicable code of practice. Procedure Wire to the appropriate output terminal and pins (see Figure 3-2). Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
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Wiring Figure 3-2: Wiring the Discrete output version mA1+ HART RS-485 A RS-485 RS-485 B A. 24 VDC B. R (250 Ω resistance) load C. HART-compatible host or controller; and/or signal device Ω resistance recommended) D. R (500 load E. Discrete input device Note Ω...
Maximum external inductance (L 25 µH Maximum external inductance/resistance ratio 31.1 µH/Ω Cable parameters for Group IIB Maximum external capacitance (C 660 nF Maximum external inductance (L 260 µH Maximum external inductance/resistance ratio 124.4 µH/Ω Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
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Wiring 3.3.2 Prepare the 4-wire cable Important For user-supplied cable glands, the gland must be capable of terminating the drain wires. Note If you are installing unshielded cable in continuous metallic conduit with 360º termination shielding, you only need to prepare the cable – you do not need to perform the shielding procedure. Installation Manual...
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3. Strip all but 1/2 inch (12 mm) of shielding. Wrap the drain wires twice around the shield and cut off the excess drain wires. Drain wires wrapped around shield Go to the shielding procedure Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
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Micro Motion offers two types of 4-wire cable: shielded and armored. Both types contain shield drain wires. The 4-wire cable supplied by Micro Motion consists of one pair of red and black 18 AWG (0.75 mm ) wires for the VDC connection, and one pair of white and green 22 AWG (0.35 mm...
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The inner individual screen(s) should be connected at only one end, the controller end. • Metal cable glands should be used where the cables enter the meter amplifier box. Unused cable ports should be fitted with metal blanking plugs. Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
Wiring Wiring to external devices (HART multidrop) You can wire up to three external HART devices with the meter. The following information provides wiring diagrams for making those connections in safe and hazardous environments. 3.4.1 Wire mA1 in a HART multi-drop environment Important To wire power and outputs, see Wire power and outputs in a HART single-loop...
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Where permissible, connect the overall screen to earth at both ends (360° bonded at both ends). Connect the inner individual screens at only the controller end. • Use metal cable glands where the cables enter the meter amplifier box. Fit unused cable ports with metal blanking plugs. Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
Wiring Wiring to signal converters and/or flow computers For meters with a Time Period Signal (TPS) output, you can wire the meter to an signal converter or flow computer directly. The following information provides wiring diagrams for making those connections in safe and hazardous environments. When wiring the meter to an active HART host or signal converter/flow computer, you are not required to provide external power to the output connections.
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Where permissible, connect the overall screen to earth at both ends (360° bonded at both ends). Connect the inner individual screens at only the controller end. • Use metal cable glands where the cables enter the meter amplifier box. Fit unused cable ports with metal blanking plugs. Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter...
The meter must be grounded according to the standards that are applicable at the site. The customer is responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable standards. Prerequisites Micro Motion suggests the following guides for grounding practices: • In Europe, EN 60079-14 is applicable to most installations, in particular Sections 12.2.2.3 and 12.2.2.4.
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