TF1100-EC/EI transit-time ultrasonic heat meter manual CONTENTS PART-1 INTRODUCTION ........................1 1.1 GENERAL ............................1 1.2 PRINCIPLE OF MEASUREMENT ....................1 1.3 APPLICATIONS ..........................2 1.4 FEATURES ............................3 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................4 1.6 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ......................... 5 ...
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TF1100-EC/EI transit-time ultrasonic heat meter manual 7.9 HOW TO USE THE 4~20M A OUTPUT ..................38 7.10 HOW TO USE THE FLOW RATE FREQUENCY OUTPUT ............38 7.11 HOW TO USE RELAY OUTPUT ....................39 7.12 HOW TO SET THE DATE AND TIMER ..................39 ...
TF1100-EC/EI Manual PART-1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL It is the engineers and technicians' hope to measure the flow on the non-invasive pipeline reliably. Series TF1100 are state-of–the-art universal transit-time ultrasonic flow meters, fit to measure flow of full pipe line, providing a measuring system with unsurpassed accuracy, versatility, ease of installation and dependability.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual When measuring temperature, the two temperature sensors of Pt1000 clamp on the pipeline or insert in the pipe, and get two temperature values. The value of energy is indicated / measured based on the following mathematical model: Where: Q – Quantity of heat given up V –...
Advanced Digital Signal Processor technology and the MultiPulse transducer technology TF1100-EC is Clamp-on type, non-invasive system allows solids to pass through the pipe within effect on meter. Y-strainers or filtering devices are not needed. TF1100-EI is Insertion type, hot-tapped. Digital cross-correlation technology Since the sensors do not contact the liquid, fouling and maintenance are eliminated.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications: Transmitter Measurement principle Ultrasonic transit-time difference correlation principle Flow velocity range 0.01 to 12 m/s, bi-directional Resolution 0.25mm/s Repeatability 0.2% of reading ±1.0% of reading at rates >0.3 m/s);±0.003 m/s of reading at Accuracy rates<0.3 m/s Response time 0.5s...
TF1100-EC/EI Manual Transducer (Insertion) Degree of protection IP65. IP67 or IP68 according to EN60529 Std. Temp.: -35℃~85℃ for short periods up to 100℃ Suited Liquid Temperature High Temp.: -35℃~150℃ for short periods up to 180℃ Pipe diameter range S type for DN65-6000mm...
TF1100-EC/EI Manual PART-2 TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION 2.1 GENERAL The transducers that are utilized by the Series TF1100 contain piezoelectric crystals for transmitting and receiving ultrasound signals through walls of liquid piping systems. The transducers are relatively simple and straight-forward to install, but spacing and alignment of the transducers is critical to the system's accuracy and performance.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual Upstream Downstream Piping configuration Dimension Dimension And transducer Pipe Diameters ( *) Pipe Diameters(**) position Table 2.1 Straight Pipe Requirement 2.3 TRANSDUCER SPACING TF1100 transducers are clamped on the outside of a closed pipe at a specific distance from each other.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Transducer Mounting Modes V method Z method W method...
TF1100-EC/EI Manual The TF1100 system calculates proper transducer spacing by utilizing piping and liquid information entered by the user. The following information is required before programming the instrument. Note that much of the data relating to material sound speed, viscosity and specific gravity are preprogrammed into the TF1100 flow meter.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual On vertical pipes the orientation does not apply. Pipe Preparation Before the transducers are mounted onto the pipe surface, two areas slightly larger than the flat surface of the transducer heads must be cleaned of all rust, scale and moisture. For pipes with rough surfaces, such as ductile iron pipe, it is recommended that the pipe surface be ground flat.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Figure 2.3 Transducer position V-Mount is the STD installation method, it is convenient and accurate, Reflective type (transducers mouthed on one side of the pipe) of installation used primarily on pipe size in the (50mm~400mm) internal diameter range attention transducer designed parallel on the centre line of installing the pipeline.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual the circumference. See Figure 2.5. 3. Crease the paper at the fold line. Mark the crease. Place a mark on the pipe where one of the transducers will be located. See Figure 2.1 for acceptable radial orientations. Wrap the template back around the pipe, placing the beginning of the paper and one corner in the location of the mark.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual signal strength to rise to acceptable levels. 7. Secure the transducer with a stainless steel strap or other. Figure 2.6 Z-Mode transducer placements 2.5 TRANSDUCER MOUNTING INSPECTION AND COUPLANT APPLICATION 2.5.1 Transducer Mounting Inspection It is very important to use menu operations for TRANSDUCER MOUNTING INSPECTION and Estimation, Refer to 5.16, Use menu windows for Transducer Mounting...
TF1100-EC/EI Manual PART-3 TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION CONNECTION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION After unpacking, it is recommended to save the shipping carton and packing materials in case the instrument is stored or re-shipped. Inspect the equipment and carton for damage. If there is evidence of shipping damage, notify the carrier immediately.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual Figure 3.1 Mechanical Dimensions 3.2 TRANSDUCER CONNECTIONS To access terminal strips for electronic connectors, loosen the two screws in the enclosure door and open the door. Guide the transducer terminations through the transmitter conduit hole located in the bottom-center of the enclosure.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual NOTE: The transducer cable carries low level high frequency signals. In general, it is not recommended to add additional cable to the cable supplied with the transducers. If additional cable is required, contact the factory to arrange an exchange for a transducer with the appropriate length of cable.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual When the relay is used for alarm output, connect terminal “RELAY + -“, select the corresponding item in Menu 79, it can be used for several alarm condition. For example, select “Alarm #1”, set “Alarm #1 Low Value” in Menu 73, and set “Alarm #1 High Value”...
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Follow these guidelines when using TF1100 keypad: 0 ~ 9 and . to input numbers and decimal. ◀ to backspace or delete characters to the left. The ARROW keys ∧ and ∨ To return to the last menu or to open the next menu, are used to scroll through menu configuration parameters;...
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Window No.65, and press the ∨ key again to enter Window No.66. Example 1. To enter a pipe outside diameter of 218.6, the procedure is as follows: Press MENU 1 keys to enter Window No.11 (the numerical value displayed currently is a previous value).
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TF1100, opt. S, M, L, TF1100-EI is Plug-in type B45 ) 7. Transducer mounting methods (refer to Part 2, W, V, Z) 8. For the TF1100-EC, Clamp-on transducers, the M25 displayed the transducers spacing (two transducers installing distance) should be strictly abode. Also user shall refer to M91 and keep the value of M91 to 97%-103.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual to select pipe material, and press the ENTER key. 4. Press the ∨ key to enter Window No.16, press the ENTER key, move the ∧ or ∨ key to select liner material, and press the ENTER key. 5. Press the ∨key to enter Window No.20, press the ENTER key, move the ∧ or ∨ key to select fluid type, press the ENTER key.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual PART-4 WINDOWS DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS Windows Display Explanations Menu Functions/Display Window Numbers Positive, negative, net total flow and run status Positive total flow, flow rate , fluid velocity and run status Negative total flow, flow rate , fluid velocity and run status...
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If you do not select “other” in Menu 20, M21 won’t appear. Window for selecting the proper transducer type (XDCR Type), There are different types of transducers for. For TF1100-EC, opt. Standard-S, Standard-M, standard-L, TF1100-EI is Plug-in type B45. XDCR Type 0. Standard-M...
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Display the transducer mounting spacing. Users need mount transducers exactly according to the spacing *Important distance value M25 displays after users input correct parameter setting. Entry to store the parameter configurations into the internal memory. This is very important step, otherwise, if power off and power on again, the meter may can’t...
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual The > is flashing, press scroll key ∧ or ∨ to Cubic Meters > select desired time unit, then press “ENTER’, then. Will display desired flow rate unit. Flow rate unit can be in 0. Cubic Meters short for (m3) 1.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual parameters before doing restoration The Manual Totalizer is a separate totalizer, press “ENTER” to start, and press “ENTER” to stop it. It is used for flow measurement, calculation and manual calibration. Press ENTER When Ready. Above is flow units options(M30-M38) Flow rate Damping for displaying a stable read.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Network environment Identification Number for PC communication system. System Lock, to avoid modification of the parameters, contact factory for the password. Keypad Lock Code, enter a password in order to prevent unauthorized keypad operating. Unlock it only using the correct password.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Use a Ammeter to verify CL Calibration 4mA output, if not, use 4mA==>-035_ key ∧ or ∨, let the output is 4.0mA Use the same way, let the CL Calibration Output is 20.0mA 20mA==>-100_ This function mainly used by TF1100manufacturer.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual (ESN) that are unique for each series TF1100heat meter. RS232C communication setup Commonly, user should select RS-232C Setup 9600, None “9600, None” 9600 is baud rate, check bit is “None”. Analog input temperature sensor range value for heat flow application, wiring terminals is Tin+, Tin-.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual wiring terminal output Alarm. Alarm #1 High Value Enter Highest Flow Rate value that will trigger the Relay wiring terminal output Alarm. Not used Not used Buzzer setup. If a proper input source is selected, the buzzer will beep when the trigger event occurs 0.No Signal...
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Heat Flow Unit: kWh; GJ Temp. Selection: 0. From T1, T2 input 1. Fixed temperature difference Specific Heat Selection Heat Flow Totalizer Heat Flow Multiplier Reset Heat Flow Totalizer Display signal strength, signal quality, IMPORTANT When installing the transducers, Strenth + Quality Let Q Value at least ≥60...
TF1100-EC/EI Manual PART-5 ENERGY FUNCTION 5.1 INTRODUCTION Series TF1100 heat meter owns an in-built module for energy calculation. It can calculate the thermal enthalpy of the liquid of a certain temperature automatically. Accordingly we can calculate the heat flow and totalizer. Temperature signal is input by analog hardware T1, T2 which can only receive 4-20mA and 0-20mA current signal.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual Menu 84 Energy unit selection, KWh, KC optional. Menu 85 Temperature Signal Origin Selection 0. From T1, T2 input 1. Fixed temperature difference Menu 86 Select the specific heat to display according to international standard or fixed value.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual matching. Temperature sensor cable is provided by manufacturer, and the standard length is 10m. For measurement accuracy, test security, convenient maintenance, and not affect equipment operation and production operation, we should pay attention to the following before installation: 1.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual instructions supplied with the drilling machine, at first, please select the slow tap position to drill hole, then select fast tap position. After drilling a hole, plug in the insertion temperature sensor, adjust the insertion depth, then fix it.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual 7.1 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.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual This means the flow meter will avoid any invalid accumulation when the actual flow is below the zero-cutoff value. The low-cutoff value does not affect the flow measurement when the actual flow is absolutely greater than the low-cutoff value.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual 7.8 HOW TO USE THE OPERATION LOCKER The system locker provides a means of preventing inadvertent configuration changes or totalizer resets. Using the menu 48 when the system is locked, menu window browsing can be done without affecting any change, but any modifications are prohibited.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual 7.11 HOW TO USE RELAY OUTPUT Relay output only for Totalizer Output or Relay Alarm Output. Once the transmitter is powered on, the “OCT +, -” output is normally Open state. When the relay is used for totalizer output, connect terminal “OCT + -“, select the corresponding totalizer in Menu 79, and setup the minimum display totalizer increments in Menu 33.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Signal strength (displayed in Window M90) indicates a detected strength of the signal both from upstream and downstream directions. The relevant signal strength is indicated by numbers from 00.0~99.9 in the TF1100. 00.0 represents no signal detected while 99.9 represent maximum signal strength.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual can be obtained. Make sure that the larger the pipe diameter, the more the transducer should be moved. Check to be sure the mounting spacing is accordance with the display in Window M25 and the transducer is mounted at the pipe’s centerline on the same diameter.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual during normal operation. Undetectable errors caused by incorrect settings and unsuitable measurement conditions can be displayed accordingly. This function helps to detect the errors and determine causes quickly; thus, problems can be solved in a timely manner according to the solutions listed in the following tables.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Signal Not Detected *Signal not detected. * Attach transducer to the *Spacing is not correct pipe and tighten it between the transducers or securely. Apply a plenty not enough coupling of coupling compound on compound applied to face transducer and pipe wall.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual Refer to Table 1. * Error in self-diagnoses * Power on again; resolve during power on. it by the method listed in * Permanent hardware Table 1. If it is still a error. problem, contact the factory. * Contact the factory.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual with an intelligent signal conditioning circuit and internal correction circuitry. It will work under strong interference conditions and is able to adjust itself with strong or weak sound waves. It will work in a wide band of voltage: 90-260VAC or 8V~28V DC voltage.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual 9.2 SERVICE The manufacturer provides instrument installation for our customers, and the charges will be made according the cost. (1) For any hardware failure of the instrument, we recommend that our customers send back the instrument to our factory for service, due to the fact that the instrument is made of microprocessors and it will be difficult to perform field maintenance.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual transducer, furthermore, use special cement borer). The maximum pipe diameter in which insertion transducers can be installed is DN6000mm. Sensor cable length (10m standard) normally can be extended to as long as 300m. Follow the procedure below to install insertion transducers, the pipe size should not be smaller than DN50mm).
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Fig.2 Prepare a rectangular paper or substitutes. Fig. 3 Wrap the paper around the pipeline with the folded end perpendicular to the length of the paper (Z Method). Fig.4 Mark the overlapping line between the folded end and the other end of the paper, mark A point as shown.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual C, DRILLING HOLES After removing the auxiliary paper, draw a locating point and use it as the center to drill a hole of 19mm. Then, weld the transducer-mounting base vertically and install the transducer (Figure 7). Note that the inside central point of the transducer (on the other side of the cable connector) must coincide with the position point marked in Fig.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual Figure 9 Drilling hole Diagram After Welding the Ball Valve Base, mount the Ball Valve on base, note use PTFE belt for sealing. Connecting the locking ring of borer to the thread of Ball Valve, tightening, open the Ball Valve, pushing the Borer Pole to outside of pipeline, connecting the 500W Electric Drill to the Borer Pole, tightening, power on, begin to drill hole.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual L=A-B (Let C=0) In this formula: L---Mounting height (mm) A--Transducer length (mm) B---Pipe wall thickness (mm) As shown Fig.11 right, the cable holes of two transducers must be in same direction. Important: For horizontal pipelines, transducers must be fixed on the sides of the pipe (i.e.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual APPENDIX 2 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. Preparation 1. Before you attach the transducers you should first ensure that the proposed location...
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TF1100-EC/EI 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. Connect the chains and spring.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual 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. 3. Ensure that the two brackets are on the same axial surface.
TF1100-EC/EI Manual APPENDIX 4 TF1100 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL (For TF1100-EC/EI) 1. OVERVIEW The TF1100 has communication protocol. Its hardware directly supports a modem, a composition of flow data monitoring system that is economical, reliable and based on telephone line transmission. It can also be connected to a RS-485 or RS232C connectors based on jumpers on circuit board for user’s option.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual ultrasonic flowmeter) is generally 9600bit/s. A single byte data format (10 bits): one start bit, one stop bit and 8 data bits. Check bit: none. 3. 1 Protocol Select TF1100 series flowmeter can’t suport protocol 0 and protocol 1 at the same time, in Menu +6, select protocol 0 or protocol 1.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual LCD(cr) Return currently displayed content on the current LCD display C1(cr) OCT actuated C0(cr) OCT not actuated R1(cr) RELAY actuated R0(cr) RELAY not actuated FOdddd(cr) Let the FO output with a Dodd(cr)(lf) frequency in “dddd” value Aoa(cr) Let the Analog Output with a AOa(cr)(lf) Note:6 value”...
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual line feed,its ASCII value is 0AH. 1).”d” expresses 0~9 digit numbers,0 value is expressed as +0.000000E+00 2).”d” stands for 0~9 digit numbers , there is no decimal point in integral part before “E”. 3). The run status of the TF1100 is expressed by 1~6 letters, for example “R”,...
TF1100-EC/EI Manual Function sign & can add up to 6 basic commands (Prefix P is allowed) together to form a compound command sent to the flowmeter together. The flowmeter will answer simultaneously. Fox example, if No.4321 flowmeter is requested to simultaneously return:1)
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual * is start code(ASC II code 2A). ① ② Slave station NO., 000-999(send 3 bytes ASCII code). 0 can’t be omitted. Command From Master station to Slave station. There are 7 formats(0-6, send single ③ byte ASCII code).
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual ④ redundancy check bits: 2 bytes(ASCII code), it is the accumulative sum of former 22 bytes(with decimal additions accumulated) as redundancy check code in transmission process. For example: Master station Command 1,flow rate symbol is positive, flow velocity value is 3.6859m/s, total flow is 16745.78m3, it should send 31,30,30,30,30,...
TF1100-EC/EI Manual second byte is insignificant (random 0 or 1). ② Signal strength and signal quality: 8 bytes ( ASCII code) , signal strength value is 4 bytes, the last byte is fractional part. ③ Redundancy check bits: 2 bytes(ASCII code), it is the accumulative sum of former 10 bytes(with decimal additions accumulated) as redundancy check code in transmission process.
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TF1100-EC/EI Manual Table A-2 Key Codes Code of key(Decimal Code of key(Hexadecimal system) ASCⅡ system) 3BH(0BH) < MENU 3CH(0CH) < 3DH(0DH) ∧ /+ > ∨ /-...
TF1100-EC/EI Manual APPENDIX 5 MODBUS-RTU COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL TF1100 series default Modbus output as Modbus-RTU protocol. The “D+” terminal is connected to RS485 “A”, and “D-” terminal is connected to RS485 “B”. When use Modbus-RTU protocol, please refer to the following steps: 1.Connect output terminal “D+, D-”...
TF1100-EC/EI Manual APPENDIX 6 Data Logger and Analyse Software Usage 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:...
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Wall-mounted and portable flowmeter can storage: data, time, flow, velocity, net totalizer, positive totalizer, negative totalizer, EFR, E.T, Tin, Tout and T.D. 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...