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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Original Operating Instructions BioPAT Flow ® BioPAT FlowDIN Amplifier Box | BioPAT Flowplus Amplifier Box | BioPAT Flow Clamp-on ® ® ® Ultrasonic Flow Meter for Single-use Applications 85037-553-37...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents 1 About these Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Validity . - Page 4 Contents 4 Operating Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4.1 BioPAT FlowDIN .
- Page 5 Contents 6 Process Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 6.1 Checking Process Parameters .
- Page 6 Contents 8 Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 8.1 Selecting Cleaning Agents .
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Page 8: About These Instructions
About these Instructions About these Instructions Validity These instructions are part of the device. These instructions apply to the device and the following versions of the product: Signal Amplifier (Amplifier Box) Type BioPAT FlowDIN BPL0002 ® BioPAT Flowplus BPL0003 ® Clamp-ons BioPAT Flow Clamp-on for... -
Page 9: Symbols Used
About these Instructions Target group Knowledge and Qualifications Administrator The Administrator is responsible for integrating the device into the production process. The administrator ensures the reliable functioning of the system and device software. The administrator is trained in the operation of the device. Electrician A qualified electrician who has the specialized training, knowledge, and experience as well as... -
Page 10: Safety Instructions
If the device is modified, for example by attaching extra components: The safety of the device may be impaired or the device compliance may lose its validity. If you have any queries regarding modifications to the device, contact Sartorius. BioPAT Flow Operating Instructions ®... -
Page 11: Repairs And Maintenance On The Device
We recommend that any repair work, even that not covered by the warranty, is carried out by Sartorius Service or after consulting Sartorius Service. Only the maintenance tasks described in these instructions should be carried out. For maintenance tasks that need to be carried out by Sartorius Service, contact Sartorius Service. 2.1.3... -
Page 12: Device Functionality
Only use the power supply units and power supply cables specified in these instructions. If the power supply unit or power supply cable needs to be replaced: Contact Sartorius Service. Do not repair or modify the power supply unit or power supply cable. If fluids have penetrated into the AC adapter: Unplug the power cord of the device. -
Page 13: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Safety Instructions Electromagnetic Compatibility The use of unauthorized accessories and electrical components, e.g., power supply units or connection cables, may impair the electrical safety of the device. Possible security risks include for example: — Risk of fire — Increased electromagnetic emissions from the device —... -
Page 14: Conduct In An Emergency
If the device is connected to an external voltage source: Turn off the external voltage source. Have any malfunctions repaired immediately by Sartorius Service. 2.10 Accessories, Consumables, and Spare Parts The use of unsuitable accessories, consumables, and spare parts can affect... -
Page 15: Risk Of Explosions And Fire
Safety Instructions Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. If the operating area, or the process in which the device is used, requires additional safety precautions: Additionally, wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. 2.12 Risk of Explosions and Fire The device and its accessories are not suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. -
Page 16: Device Description
Device Description Device Description Device Overview 3.1.1 BioPAT Flowplus ® Fig. 1: BioPAT Flowplus amplifier box front view (example) ® Pos . Name Display Operator interface BioPAT Flow Operating Instructions ®... -
Page 17: Biopat ® Flowdin
Device Description 3.1.2 BioPAT FlowDIN ® Fig. 2: BioPAT FlowDIN amplifier box (example) ® Pos . Name Description Mounting adapter Adapter plate with spring-loaded locking mechanism. DIN rail Manufacturer’s ID Secured to the backside of the device. label Operator interface LED status display Illuminated when the device is on or connected to the power supply. -
Page 18: Connections
Device Description Connections 3.2.1 BioPAT Flowplus ® Fig. 3: BioPAT Flowplus Amplifier Box connections (example) ® Pos . Name Description Power — 4-pin — Accepts the power supply cable of the power supply unit or the analog connection cable. Digital out —... -
Page 19: Biopat ® Flowdin
Device Description 3.2.2 BioPAT FlowDIN ® Fig. 4: BioPAT FlowDIN amplifier box connections (example) ® Pos . Name Description Flow Sensor — 16-pin — Accepts the connection cable of the BioPAT Clamp-on. ® Terminal — 10-pin block — Digital interface RS232 Power —... -
Page 20: Pin Assignment
Device Description Pin Assignment 3.4.1 BioPAT Flowplus Analog Connections ® Fig. 5: PIN assignment of the analog terminals [Power], [Flow], and [RSS] (example) Signal at the Signal at the [Flow] and [RSS] terminals [Power] terminal 24 V (24C_in) 24 V (24C_in) Not used. -
Page 21: Biopat ® Flowdin Analog Connection
Device Description 3.4.3 BioPAT FlowDIN Analog Connection ® Fig. 7: PIN assignment of the [Power] terminal (example) Signal at the [Power] terminal 24 V (24C_in) Not used. Mass (GND_in) Not used. 3.4.4 BioPAT FlowDIN Terminal Block ® Fig. 8: Terminal block on the BioPAT FlowDIN amplifier box (example) ®... -
Page 22: Biopat ® Clamp-On
Device Description BioPAT Clamp-on ® The BioPAT Flow Clamp-on has four ultrasonic transducers that are ® arranged crosswise and conduct the flow measurement (see Chapter “3.4 Operating Principle”). Fig. 9: BioPAT Clamp-on, lid opened ® Pos . Designation Description Plug connector —... -
Page 23: Operating Principle
Device Description Operating Principle 3.6.1 Flow Rate Measurement Flow direction Fig. 10: Flow rate measurement in the BioPAT Clamp-on (example) ® Pos . Designation Ultrasound source and sensor BioPAT Flow Pipe ® The four ultrasonic transducers alternately transmit and receive ultrasonic waves in and against the direction of fluid flow. -
Page 24: Operating Design
Operating Design Operating Design BioPAT FlowDIN ® Fig. 11: BioPAT FlowDIN Amplifier Box front side (example) ® Pos . Name Description Zeroing key Sets the zero point for the fluid flow rate. BioPAT FlowPlus ® Fig. 12: BioPAT FlowPlus amplifier box front view (example) ®... -
Page 25: Flowplus)
Operating Design Pos . Name Description Enter key — Switches to the operating mode “sel”. — Confirms a configured value. — Allows a value to be changed. — Exits the operating mode “sel”. — In the operating mode “Totalizing”: Switches from the status “Hold”... - Page 26 Operating Design Pos . Menu Description Set Calibration — Displays a calibration table with available Table options that are integrated in the BioPAT Flow Clamp-on. ® — For configuring the calibration table. — When a valid BioPAT Clamp-on is ® connected: This display is accessible.
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Page 27: Installation
Installation Installation Scope of Delivery 5.1.1 BioPAT Flowplus Scope of Delivery ® Item Quantity Purpose Device (Amplifier Box) Operating instructions AC adapter with country- specific power plug adapter and power cord USB | RS232 interface Connects the digital terminal cable [Digital Out] to the process controller or the data acquisition system, e.g. -
Page 28: Scope Of Delivery Of Biopat ® Din
Installation 5.1.2 Scope of Delivery of BioPAT DIN ® Item Quantity Purpose Device (Amplifier Box) Operating instructions Cap, mounted on delivery. 2–5 Protects the device terminals. 5.1.3 Scope of Delivery of BioPAT Flow Clamp-on ® Item Quantity Purpose BioPAT Flow Clamp-on, ®... -
Page 29: Selecting An Installation Site
Installation Selecting an Installation Site Procedure Make sure that the following conditions are met at the installation site: Condition Characteristics BioPAT Flowplus Access to operation- Convenient and reliable ® BioPAT FlowDIN relevant parts ® Ambient conditions Suitability tested (see Chapter “14.1.3 Ambient Conditions,”... -
Page 30: Power Supply Overview
Installation 5.2.1 Power Supply Overview Power Supply of the Device The device can be powered by an AC adapter or by an external voltage source (permanent connection). The device must always be connected to a power supply. The device can be powered by the Flow and RSS current loop. - Page 31 Installation Pos . Designation Supplied “active” Ground terminal Power supply of the device (+24 V Electronics Flow current loop Flow and RSS current loop power supply External Supply of Flow and RSS Current Loops Fig. 15: Device in “passive” Flow and RSS current loop configuration, flow (example) Pos .
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Page 32: Checking Current Loops
Installation Checking Current Loops (BioPAT Flowplus) ® 5.3.1 Power Supply of Flow and RSS Current Loop via Device Required qualifications: Electrician Tools: Ammeter with measuring range of 0–20 mA (DC) Fig. 16: Connect the device to the ammeter at the [Flow] terminal (example) Pos . -
Page 33: Power Supply Of Flow And Rss Current Loops Via
Installation Tolerances for Current Current Values Measurement Range of the ammeter 0–20 mA DC Tolerances Max. 1% + 5 digits when range > 50,000 mA Internal resistance < 10 Ohm If the amperage is not in the range of 0–20 mA: Check the power supply to the Flow and RSS current loops. -
Page 34: Checking The Function Of Flow And Rss Current Loops
Installation Requirements — The device is connected to a process controller or a data acquisition system. — The BioPAT Clamp-on is connected to the device. ® — A flow is measured. — The suitability of the external voltage source has been checked (see Chapter “5.4.4 Checking External Voltage Source,”... - Page 35 Installation Fig. 18: Connect the device to the voltmeter at the [Flow] terminal (example) Pos . Signal at the [Flow] and [RSS] Color of supplied connection terminals cable 24 V (24C_in) brown Flow or RSS current loop (+) white Mass (GND_in) blue Flow or RSS current loop (–) black...
- Page 36 Installation Procedure Check the Flow and RSS current loop, one after the other. Carry out the following work steps successively at the [Flow] and [RSS] terminals: Connect PIN 1 and PIN 2. Connect PIN 3 to the terminal of the voltmeter, e.g. “Return” or “–”. Connect PIN 4 to the terminal of the voltmeter, e.g.
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Page 37: Checking Current Loops
Installation To convert the measured voltage into the acoustic coupling: Use the following equation: voltage [ V ] − zero point voltage [ V ] RSS [ % ] = ∗ 0.016 ∗ resistance ∗ 100 resistance Checking Current Loops (BioPAT FlowDIN) ®... -
Page 38: Power Supply Of Flow And Rss Current Loops Via
Installation Procedure Check the Flow and RSS current loop, one after the other. Carry out the following work steps successively at the [Flow] and [RSS] terminals: When checking the Flow current loop: Connect PIN 1 and PIN 3. When checking the RSS current loop: Connect PIN 1 and PIN 5. Connect PIN 2 to the terminal of the ammeter, e.g. - Page 39 Installation Signal at terminal block Flow current loop (+) Flow current loop (–) RSS current loop (+) RSS current loop (-) Requirements — The device is connected to a process controller or a data acquisition system. — The BioPAT Clamp-on is connected to the device. ®...
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Page 40: Checking The Function Of Flow And Rss Current Loops
Installation 5.4.3 Checking the Function of Flow and RSS Current Loops Voltage Required qualifications: Electrician Tools: — Voltmeter with measuring range of 25 V or higher — Resistance min. 100 Ohm, max. 600 Ohm Fig. 21: Terminal block for BioPAT FlowDIN amplifier box ®... - Page 41 Installation Procedure Check the Flow and RSS current loop, one after the other. Carry out the following work steps successively at the [Flow] and [RSS] terminals: When checking the Flow current loop: Connect PIN 1 and PIN 3. When checking the RSS current loop: Connect PIN 1 and PIN 5. Connect PIN 2 to the terminal of the voltmeter, e.g.
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Page 42: Checking External Voltage Source
Installation To convert the measured voltage into the acoustic coupling: Use the following equation: voltage [ V ] − zero point voltage [ V ] RSS [ % ] = ∗ 0.016 ∗ resistance ∗ 100 resistance 5.4.4 Checking External Voltage Source The device can be connected to an external voltage source. -
Page 43: Assembling The Biopat
Installation Assembling the BioPAT FlowDIN ® Procedure Place the upper hook (1) of the mounting adapter on the DIN rail (2) of the control box. Insert the spring-loaded hook (3). Check that the device is securely mounted on the DIN rail. If required: Slide the spring-loaded bottom hook downwards with a screwdriver until it separates from the DIN rail. -
Page 44: Connecting The Biopat
Installation Connecting the BioPAT Flowplus ® 5.9.1 Connecting the Device to the Power Supply Unit The device can be connected to the external voltage source using the [Power], [Flow] and [RSS] terminals. Required qualification: Electrician Fig. 22: PIN assignment of the connection cable conductors and the analog terminals of the device (example) Signal at the Signal at the [Flow]... -
Page 45: Setting Up The Power Supply For The Flow And Rss Current Loop
Installation Procedure Remove the cap from one of the analog terminals of the device: — [Power] terminal — [Flow] terminal — [RSS] terminal Connect the round plug of the analog connection cable to the [Power], [Flow] or [RSS] terminal. NOTICE Equipment damage due to opposing voltages at the terminal pins! PIN 1 and PIN 2 are internally bridged. - Page 46 Installation Procedure Remove the cap from one of the analog terminals of the device: — [Flow] terminal — [RSS] terminal Connect the round plug of the analog connection cable to the [Flow] or [RSS] terminal. NOTICE Equipment damage due to opposing voltages at the terminal pins! PIN 1 and PIN 2 are internally bridged.
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Page 47: Connecting The Analog Interface
Installation Procedure Remove the cap from one of the analog terminals of the device: — [Flow] terminal — [RSS] terminal Connect the round plug of the analog connection cable to the [Flow] or [RSS] terminal. NOTICE Equipment damage due to opposing voltages at the terminal pins! PIN 1 and PIN 4 are internally bridged. -
Page 48: Connecting The Digital Interface
Installation Requirements — The Flow or RSS current output signal (4–20 mA) should be transmitted through the analog interface to the process controller or the data acquisition system. — The round plug of the analog connection cable is connected to the [Power], [Flow] or [RSS] terminal. -
Page 49: Checking Unused Terminals
Installation Procedure Remove the cap from the [Digital Out] terminal. Connect the serial port cable to the [Digital Out] terminal. Observe the PIN number and the conductor color of the supplied connection cable. Connect the D-Sub connector of the serial connection cable to the process control or the data acquisition system (see process control or data acquisition system manual for information on the terminals). -
Page 50: Connecting The Biopat
Installation 5.10 Connecting the BioPAT FlowDIN ® 5.10.1 Connecting the Digital Interface The serial connection cable with 10-pin terminal block is fully wired and ready for serial communication. Required qualifications: Administrator Material: Serial connection cable, with plug and D-sub connector, configured, length: 2 m (not included in the scope of delivery) Fig. -
Page 51: Connecting The Device To An External Voltage Source
Installation 5.10.2 Connecting the Device to an External Voltage Source The device can be connected to the external voltage source via the analog [Power] terminal or the terminal block. Power Supply of the Device via the [Power] Terminal Required qualifications: Electrician Material: —... - Page 52 Installation Power Supply of the Device via the Terminal Block Required qualifications: Electrician Material: Connection cable with a conductor cross-section of max. 1.5 mm , 2 pieces Fig. 29: Terminal block for BioPAT FlowDIN amplifier box ® Signal at terminal block +24 V Ground (GND) Requirements...
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Page 53: Setting Up The Power Supply For The Flow And Rss Current Loop
Installation 5.10.3 Setting up the Power Supply for the Flow and RSS Current Loop Required qualifications: Electrician Fig. 30: Terminal block for BioPAT FlowDIN amplifier box ® Signal at terminal block Flow current loop (+) Flow current loop (–) RSS current loop (+) RSS current loop (-) Procedure NOTICE Damage to device due to opposing voltages at the terminal... -
Page 54: Setting Up External Zeroing
Installation Requirements The device is installed in a control box. Procedure Remove the cap from the [Flow Sensor] terminal (1). Connect the male connector of the extension cord to the [Flow sensor] terminal. Lead the extension cord through the control cabinet cutout. Cover the extension cord plug with the yellow anti-dust cap or use suitable accessories to cover the plug. - Page 55 Installation Remote Zeroing when Power is Supplied via AC Adapter Required qualifications: Electrician Fig. 32: Remote zeroing when power is supplied via AC adapter Pos . Designation Description AC Adapter Connected to the [Power] terminal Remote Zero Terminal lead to PIN 10 Remote control switch +24 V Terminal lead to PIN 1...
- Page 56 Installation Remote Zeroing When Power is Supplied via an External Voltage Source Required qualifications: Electrician Fig. 33: Remote Zeroing When Power is Supplied via an External Voltage Source Pos . Designation Description External voltage source Connected to the device. Remote Zero Terminal lead to PIN 10 Remote control switch External voltage source...
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Page 57: Checking System Settings For Digital Interface
Installation 5.11 Checking System Settings for Digital Interface 5.11.1 Checking Initialization Parameters The device can communicate with a host system via the asynchronous serial communication interface. The digital interface (Digital Out) must be initialized with the following parameters: — 38,400 baud —... - Page 58 Installation Command Meaning S<CR> Sensor and device status information request The sensor and device status information consists of an ASCII data text string with the following information: — Serial number of the BioPAT Clamp-on (16 bytes) ® — Tubing size (16 bytes) —...
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Page 59: Programming Applications
Installation Byte Meaning Note Hexadecimal status information Acoustic coupling | RSS in % Range 0 to 100% p.pp Calibration factor ffffff Average flow, calculated over 100 ms in Additional ASCII (range: characters -999999 ml/min to +999999 ml/min) possible including calibration factor mmmmmm Average flow, calculated over 1 s in Additional... -
Page 60: Data Transmission Via Digital Interface
Installation 5.12 Data Transmission via Digital Interface 5.12.1 Examples of Output Strings Output string Meaning “00 00 100 0.99 7195 7193 6897 +41” <CR><LF> BioPAT Clamp-on functioning properly, calibration ® factor 0.99; Calibration Table 1 “00 04 100 1.00 -3588 -3590 -3589 +43” BioPAT Clamp-on functioning properly, calibration ®... -
Page 61: Example Of Responses To Serial Commands
Installation 5.12.2 Example of Responses to Serial Commands Response strings “00 44 100 1.00 +41” <CR><LF> “00 44 100 1.00 +41” <CR><LF> “00 60 0 1.00 ------- ------- ------- +41” <CR><LF> “00 60 0 1.00 ------- ------- ------- +41” <CR><LF> “00 60 0 1.00 ------- -------... - Page 62 Installation Line entry Meaning 10000 Flow range of the selected calibration table 59915 Device serial number V3.0.0.0 Software version Status Information Without BioPAT Clamp-on Connected ® If no BioPAT Clamp-on is connected: Status information “S” <CR> <LF> is ® requested: “-------------------------------- -------- -------- ----- --- ------ --------”...
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Page 63: Process Preparation
Operating outside of the conditions specified in the calibration tables can reduce the accuracy of the flow measurement. Select the most suitable calibration table. If required: Add a new calibration table. Please contact Sartorius Service in this regard. Connecting the BioPAT Clamp-on ®... -
Page 64: Inserting The Biopat
Process Preparation Inserting the BioPAT Flow Pipe or Tubing in ® the BioPAT Clamp-on ® 6.3.1 Inspecting the BioPAT Clamp-on ® Requirements The BioPAT Flow Clamp-on does not have tubing or a BioPAT Flow Pipe ® ® inserted. Procedure Open the snap lid (2) and lift up the lid (1) of the BioPAT Clamp-on. -
Page 65: Inserting Tubing In The Biopat
Process Preparation Push the tubing into the measurement channel on both sides. The tubing must lie completely in the measurement channel. Close the lid. Close the snap lid and let it engage. 6.3.3 Inserting Tubing in the BioPAT Clamp-on ® Procedure Select a suitable installation position (see Chapter “14.2.4 Position of the Flow Sensor (Recommendation)”, page 107). -
Page 66: Switching On The Device
Process Preparation Switching on the Device 6.4.1 Switching on the BioPAT FlowDIN ® NOTICE The device starts up when the ON/OFF button is disabled! If the device is connected via the [Flow] or [RSS] terminal or the terminal block is connected to the power supply: —... -
Page 67: Adjusting The Brightness
Process Preparation Device initialization starts. The message Initializing Device appears on the display. Wait until initialization has ended. This may take a few seconds. Pay attention to the device display. The device automatically begins transmitting measured values. A measured value appears on the display, although there is no flow. Adjusting the Brightness (BioPAT Flowplus) ®... -
Page 68: Operation
Operation Operation Overview of Operation and Data Transmission Operation | Data BioPAT Flowplus BioPAT FlowDIN ® ® Transfer Output of process and Display of process Display of process measured values control or data control or data acquisition system, acquisition system device display Zeroing Zeroing key Zeroing key or... -
Page 69: Data Transmission Via Analog Interface
Operation Data Transmission via Analog Interface 7.3.1 Checking Flow Values The analog interface (Flow) consists of a 4-20 mA current loop. The power output signal of the Flow current loop is transmitted to the data acquisition system or process control. VIII Fig. -
Page 70: Converting The Current Output Signal Into A Flow Rate
Operation Power output signal Meaning for flow value [mA] There is a malfunction. > 0.5 – < 1 There is a malfunction. 0.2 – 0.5 There is a malfunction. 1 – 4 — Negative flow rate — The negative flow is cut to a power output signal of 1 mA. -
Page 71: Selecting Calibration Table
Operation Calculating the Analog Current Conversion Factor The analog current conversion factor is dependent on the maximum flow rate of the flow sensor (Q ). The Q value is specified in the calibration report. When the BioPAT Flowplus device is connected: The Q value is ®... -
Page 72: Flowdin
Operation The calibration table should be adapted to the process conditions without impairing the measurement accuracy. The calibration factor remains unchanged when the calibration table is changed. The device is set to Calibration Table 1 by default. When the device is switched on or off, or when the BioPAT Clamp-on is reconnected to the ®... -
Page 73: Selecting The Calibration Factor
Operation Selecting the Calibration Factor The BioPAT Clamp-on is calibrated for specific process parameters. The ® calibration factor can be used to change the gradient of the calibration curve. The calibration factor changes the flow rate according to the following equation: Flow rate = calibration factor ∗... -
Page 74: Checking The Acoustic Coupling
Operation If no flow value is displayed: The acoustic coupling is inadequate. If required: Check the acoustic coupling. Checking the Acoustic Coupling The strength of the ultrasonic signal (RSS value) received is an indicator of the quality of transmission of the ultrasound signal. This also makes the RSS value an indicator for the acoustic coupling of the tubing. - Page 75 Operation Display of the RSS value on the device (BioPAT Flowplus): ® If a BioPAT Flow Clamp-on with a BioPAT Flow Pipe or tubing is installed: ® ® The RSS value is shown in the display, e.g. 82%. Requirements A BioPAT Clamp-on is connected to the device.
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Page 76: Setting The Zero Point
Operation Setting the Zero Point The zero point must be set when the following conditions apply: — When the BioPAT Clamp-on is connected to the device ® — When a new measurement is started — When a new calibration table is selected 7.7.1 Zeroing Using the Device Zeroing Key (BioPAT... -
Page 77: Zeroing Using The Device Zeroing Key (Biopat ® Remote Zeroing (Biopat ® Flowdin)
Operation 7.7.2 Remote Zeroing (BioPAT FlowDIN) ® If the device is connected to an external control system: The zeroing must be set at the external control system. Requirements — Remote zeroing has been set up on the operating display of the control system. -
Page 78: Monitoring The Flow Value And Rss Value
Operation Monitoring the Flow Value and RSS Value The flow value is calculated based on the calibration table and the calibration factor. — If the flow value (ml/min) is greater than ± 999 ml/min: The measurement parameter is changed to “L/min”. —... -
Page 79: Totalizing Measured Values
Operation 7.10 Totalizing Measured Values (BioPAT Flowplus) ® 7.10.1 Starting Totalizing Requirements A BioPAT Flow Clamp-on is connected to the device. ® NOTICE Totalizing will be interrupted if a new calibration table is selected! If a new calibration table is selected: Totalization will be interrupted. Other menu options are available during the current totalizing process. -
Page 80: Display Of The Total Flow
Operation 7.10.2 Display of the Total Flow Flow rate Displayed unit Digits Comment Total flow < 1 L = or > 1 L > 999.9 Display of 1 m (bottom left of display) totalizer continues. Total flow, maximum displayed 999.9 display, maximum displayed 7.10.3 Automatic Interruption of the Totalizing Process Insufficient Acoustic Coupling or Modification of the Calibration Table... -
Page 81: Interrupting Totalizing
Operation BioPAT Clamp-on Disconnected ® If a BioPAT Clamp-on is disconnected during totalizing: ® — Totalization will be interrupted. — The data are deleted. Procedure Connect the BioPAT Clamp-on. ® Restart totalizing 7.10.4 Interrupting Totalizing Procedure To interrupt the totalizing process: Press Enter. The following elements are shown on the display: —... -
Page 82: Checking Status Information
Operation 7.11 Checking Status Information Status information such as the software version or the device serial number can be accessed through the digital interface (Digital Out). 7.11.1 BioPAT FlowDIN ® The status information is displayed in the process control or the data acquisition system. -
Page 83: Ending The Process
Operation 7.13 Ending the Process 7.13.1 Removing the BioPAT Flow Pipe or Tubing from the ® BioPAT Clamp-on ® Procedure Open the snap lid and fold up the BioPAT Clamp-on lid. ® If using a BioPAT Flow Pipe: NOTICE Risk of damage to the ®... -
Page 84: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Selecting Cleaning Agents Procedure NOTICE Equipment surfaces can be damaged by unsuitable cleaning agents and disinfectants! If cleaning agents and disinfectants are used: Only use cleaning agents or disinfectants that are compatible with the housing material and which have a neutral pH value (see Chapter “14.3 Suitable Cleaning and Disinfecting Agents”, page 108). -
Page 85: Checking The Biopat
® Maintenance Schedule Interval Component Action Chapter, Page Target Group 24 months Check the device’s Please contact Sartorius electrical components. Service. Device and accessories Please contact Sartorius Service. Power Supply of the Check the Flow and RSS 5.3, 32 Qualified Electrician Device current loops. -
Page 86: Malfunctions
Malfunctions Malfunctions General Malfunctions Malfunction Cause Correction Chapter, Target page group The device is The AC adapter is Connect the AC adapter. 5.8, 43 User switched on. The disconnected. LED status indicator The external voltage Turn the device off. 7.14, 83 Electrician is not lighting up. -
Page 87: Missing Or Erratic Flow And Rss Values
Malfunctions Missing or Erratic Flow and RSS Values Malfunction Cause Correction Chapter, Target page group The RSS value The flow values Ignore the displayed flow value User changes displayed are averages. for approx. 10 seconds and then unexpectedly. The device has no read it again. -
Page 88: Checking Process Conditions
Malfunctions 9.2.1 Checking Process Conditions The presence of bubbles in the fluid or foam impedes the measurement of the flow rate. Procedure Check the position of the BioPAT Clamp-on and the inlet section of the tubing (for information on the position ®... -
Page 89: Missing Or Incorrect Current Output Signals
There is a circuit failure. Check the device connection. 5.9, 44 Electrician 5.10, 50 There is a device error. Please contact Sartorius Service. Sartorius Service There is a current The flow value is above Reduce the flow (change process User output of > 20 mA. -
Page 90: Analog Interface "Rss
There is a circuit failure. Check the device connection. 5.9, 44 Electrician 5.10, 50 There is a device error. Please contact Sartorius Service. Sartorius Service There is a current The output signal is output signal of undefined. > 0.5 – < 4 mA. - Page 91 Malfunctions Malfunction Cause Correction Chapter, Target group page The temperature range Check the temperature of the User is incorrect. fluid. The temperature should be in the temperature range defined in the calibration report. If required: Adjust the temperature of the fluid. Refer to the instructions on the process control or data acquisition system.
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Page 92: Status Messages (Display Or Process Control)
Malfunctions Status Messages (Display or Process Control) During transmission in an output string, the bit value is converted into a hexadecimal value by the digital interface. Output Output signal to BioPAT Cause Correction Chapter, Target ® string to a an analog Flowplus page group... -
Page 93: Error Messages (Display Or Process Control)
Display Status byte “ee” Flow Error [mA] [mA] message with error code < 0.5 < 0.5 FLASH error during Contact Sartorius startup test Sartorius Service Service. < 0.5 < 0.5 FLASH error during Contact Sartorius runtime test Sartorius Service Service. - Page 94 Correction Target ® a digital interface an analog interface Flowplus group (Digital Out) Display < 0.5 < 0.5 EEPROM CRC error Contact Sartorius (flow sensor) Sartorius Service Service. < 0.5 < 0.5 EEPROM factor Contact Sartorius inconsistent (flow Sartorius Service sensor) Service.
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Page 95: Restarting The System
Malfunctions Restarting the System Required qualifications: Electrician Procedure Disconnect the measuring instrument (ammeter or voltmeter) from the device. Reconfigure the power supply for the Flow and RSS current loop (see Chapter 5.9.2, page 45 and Chapter 5.10.3, page 53). BioPAT Flow Operating Instructions ®... -
Page 96: Decommissioning
Decommissioning 10 Decommissioning 10.1 Decommissioning Requirements The process is ended. Procedure Switch off the device. Clean the device. Decontaminate the device and the accessories properly. Follow the decontamination instructions (see Chapter 13.1, page 98). Transport 11.1 Transporting the Device Procedure Decommission the device. -
Page 97: Storage And Shipping
Transport damage as well as measures for subsequent cleaning and disinfection of the device or parts by Sartorius shall be charged to sender. Devices contaminated with hazardous materials, e.g., harmful biological or chemical substances, will not be accepted for repair or disposal. The devices must be decontaminated before shipping (for decontamination, see Chapter “13.1 Information on Decontamination”, page 98). -
Page 98: Disposal
Disposal 13 Disposal 13.1 Information on Decontamination The device does not contain any hazardous materials that would necessitate special disposal measures. The cultures and media (e.g., acids, bases) used during the processes are potentially hazardous materials that could cause biological or chemical hazards. -
Page 99: Biopat ® Flowdin
Requirements The device has been decontaminated. Procedure Dispose of the device. Follow the disposal instructions on our website (www.sartorius.com). Dispose of the packaging in accordance with local government regulations. Dispose of the consumables in accordance with local government regulations. -
Page 100: Technical Data
Technical Data 14 Technical Data 14.1 Device 14.1.1 Dimensions, Weights, and Materials BioPAT Flowplus BioPAT FlowDIN ® ® Unit Value Value Dimensions Length 110.0 65.0 Width 140.0 150.0 Height 65.0 110.0 Weight 500.0 650.0 Materials Housing: Aluminum 14.1.2 Type of Assembly BioPAT Flowplus BioPAT... -
Page 101: Electrical Specifications
Technical Data Unit Value Relative humidity (non-condensing) Operation 30 – 75 Storage, transport 10 – 96 14.1.4 Electrical Specifications BioPAT Flowplus BioPAT FlowDIN ® ® Unit Value Value External voltage source Voltage 24 ± 10% 24 ± 10% Electricity, min. Power consumption Typical Max. -
Page 102: Data Transmission
Technical Data 14.1.6 Data Transmission BioPAT Flowplus BioPAT FlowDIN ® ® Unit Value Value Interface data transfer rates (digital interface) Frequency for sending data strings and reception of RSS value, flow value, status and error information, device temperature Average times for display of the flow values in the 0.1 | 1.0 | 10.0 0.1 | 1.0 | 10.0 data string... -
Page 103: Requirements For External Voltage Source
Technical Data 14.1.8 Requirements for External Voltage Source Unit Value Voltage 24 (± 10%) Current at voltage 24 (± 10%), min. Current at voltage 24 (± 10%), max. Protection against short circuits Includes separate switch Length of cable for external voltage source, max. Meets all national requirements for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with the national electrical safety regulations 14.1.9... -
Page 104: Biopat ® Flow Clamp-On
Technical Data 14.2 BioPAT Flow Clamp-on ® 14.2.1 Dimensions, Weights, Materials Unit Value Dimensions (BioPAT Clamp-on < ½” × ⅛”) ® Length 33.0 Width 45.0 Height 25.0 Length of connection cable Weight, incl. connection cable BioPAT Clamp-on with inner diameter < ½” 52.0 ®... -
Page 105: Measurement Accuracy
Technical Data 14.2.3 Measurement Accuracy Reference conditions Unit Value Fluid types: Water* Calibration Table 1, room temperature °C +22 ± 5 Calibration Table 2, cooled fluids °C +9 ± 5 Calibration Table 3, heated solutions °C +32 ± 5 Ambient temperature °C +20 ±... - Page 106 Technical Data BioPAT Flow Clamp-ons on Flow Pipe ® Unit Value Value Value Value Value Value Value Value Size ¼“ ⅜“ ½“ ¾“ 1“ ¼“ ⅜“ ½“ L/min 4.167 76.670 6.667 11.111 System accuracy 3–30 % Q L/min 0.06 0.09 0.18 0.45 0.69...
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Page 107: Position Of The Flow Sensor (Recommendation)
Technical Data 14.2.4 Position of the Flow Sensor (Recommendation) Recommended Installation Position of the BioPAT Clamp-on Correct Incorrect ® Horizontal integration Vertical integration Diagonal integration = flow rate sensor Direction of flow Especialy when the integration of BioPAT® Flow is planned next to a pump, the recommended position for the sensor is on the suction side. -
Page 108: Suitable Cleaning And Disinfecting Agents
Technical Data 14.3 Suitable Cleaning and Disinfecting Agents For the device (BPL0002, BPL0003): 70% isopropyl alcohol For BioPAT Clamp-on: ® 70% isopropyl alcohol Bacillol * AF, Bacillol AF Tissues, Bacillol Tissues, Bacillol Wipes ® ® ® ® * Bacillol is a registered trademark of Paul Hartmann AG. ®... -
Page 109: Circuit Diagrams
Technical Data 14.4 Circuit Diagrams 14.4.1 Device Power Supply BioPAT Flowplus ® 4-20 mA 4-20 mA +24 V Fig. 35: Circuit diagram with focus on device power supply (example) Pos . Name Power supply of Flow and RSS current loops Power supply of flowmeter Process control with data acquisition system [Flow] terminal with PIN numbers (example) - Page 110 Technical Data BioPAT FlowDIN ® 4-20 mA 4-20 mA +24 V Fig. 36: Circuit diagram with focus on device power supply (example) Pos . Name Power supply of Flow and RSS current loops Power supply of flowmeter Process control with data acquisition system Device terminal block Device terminal block Example of PIN assignment of “Power”...
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Page 111: Power Supply Of Flow And Rss Current Loop Via Device
Technical Data 14.4.2 Power Supply of Flow and RSS Current Loop via Device BioPAT Flowplus ® Fig. 37: Power supply of Flow and RSS current loops and the device via the AC adapter Pos . Name Description +24 V (INT) Flow or RSS current loop (+) Mass (GND_in) Flow or RSS current loop (–) [RSS] terminal... - Page 112 Technical Data BioPAT FlowDIN ® Fig. 38: Power supply of Flow and RSS current loops and the device via the power supply unit Pos . Name Description +24 V Ground (GND) Ground terminal Flow current loop (+) Flow current loop (-) RSS current loop (+) RSS current loop (-) PC TXD...
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Page 113: Power Supply Of Flow And Rss Current Loop Via
Technical Data Pos . Name Description Process control with data acquisition system Signal converter RSS signal Flow signal 14.4.3 Power Supply of Flow and RSS Current Loop via External Voltage Source or Process Control BioPAT Flowplus ® Fig. 39: Power supply of Flow and RSS current loop via the external voltage source of the process control, power supply of the device via the AC adapter Pos . - Page 114 Technical Data Pos . Name Description Analog RSS current output signal 0 – 20 mA Analog flow current output signal 0 – 20 mA Flow Process control with data acquisition system RSS signal Signal converter Ground terminal +24 V External voltage supply of the process control Flow signal AC Adapter Connected to the [Power] terminal of the device...
- Page 115 Technical Data Pos . Name Description AC Adapter Connected to the [Power] terminal of the device Serial cable with D-sub connector Transmits the digital RS232 signal (not included in the scope of delivery) Flow current loop (+) Flow current loop (-) RSS current loop (+) RSS current loop (-) PC TXD...
- Page 116 Technical Data Fig. 41: Power supply of Flow and RSS current loop via the signal processing cards of the process control, power supply of the device via the AC adapter Pos . Designation Description AC Adapter Connected to the [Power] terminal of the device Serial cable with D-sub connector Transmits the digital RS232 signal (not included in the scope of delivery)
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Page 117: Ordering Information
Ordering Information 15 Ordering Information 15.1 Devices This table contains an excerpt of devices that can be ordered. For information on other products, please contact Sartorius. Item Quantity Order number Signal amplifier BioPAT Flowplus Benchtop w/display, 1 ch. BPL0002 ®... -
Page 118: Consumables
Ordering Information 15.2 Consumables This table contains an excerpt of the consumables that can be ordered. For information on other products, please contact Sartorius. Item Quantity Order number Single-use pipes BioPAT Flow Pipe ½” HB BPL0101 ® BioPAT Flow Pipe ⅜” HB BPL0111 ®... -
Page 119: Services
Additional information needs to be provided. Please contact our technical support for details. 16 Sartorius Service Sartorius Service is at your disposal for queries regarding the device. Please visit the Sartorius website (www.sartorius.com) for information about the service addresses, services provided, or to contact a local representative. - Page 120 (RoHS) EN 50581:2012 Die Person, die bevollmächtigt ist, die technischen Unterlagen zusammenzustellen: The person authorised to compile the technical file: Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH Regulatory Affairs BPS 37070 Goettingen, Germany 1 1 9 9 Jahreszahl der CE-Kennzeichenvergabe / Year of the CE mark assignment: Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH Goettingen, 2019-01-22;...
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Page 121: Index
Index 18 Index Parameter list ........67 Selecting calibration factor ..73 AC adapter Faults and malfunctions Selecting calibration table ....72 Connecting ......... 43 Analog interface RSS ......90 Setting up ..........42 Analog interface BioPAT Flowplus display ..... 88 ® Setting up Flow and RSS Connecting ..........47 Digital interface.........90 current loop ........ - Page 122 Index Technical specifications ....100 Totalizing function .........79 Ending totalizing ....... 81 Interrupting totalizing ..... 81 Resetting the totalizer ....81 Starting totalizing ......79 Totalizing interrupted .....80 Transport ............97 Tubing Inserting ..........64 BioPAT Flow Operating Instructions ®...
- Page 123 The information and figures contained in these instructions correspond to the version date specified below. Sartorius reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice. Masculine or feminine forms are used to facilitate legibility in these instructions and always simultaneously denote all genders.
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