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Fuji Electric FLR-3 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Preface

    Make sure that this manual is presented to the end user.  If the instruction manual has been lost, request another one (with charge) to our local business office. Manufacturer: Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. Type: Shown on nameplate of Flowmeter Date of manufacture: Shown on nameplate of Flowmeter...

  • Page 3: Safety Precaution

    SAFETY PRECAUTION Before using, read the following safety precaution to ensure correct handling of the flowmeter. ● The following items are important for safe operation and must be fully observed. These items are classified into "DANGER" and "CAUTION". Warning & Symbol Meaning DANGER Incorrect handling may lead to a risk of death or heavy injury.
  • Page 4 Please note that this warranty does not cover the following cases where: a) The product is improperly used. The product is repaired or remodeled not by Fuji Electric. b) The product is used beyond its specifications. c) The product is damaged due to transportation or fall after purchase.
  • Page 5  Exclusion of liability for loss of opportunity Regardless of the time period of the occurrence, Fuji Electric is not liable for the damage caused by the factors Fuji Electric is not responsible for, opportunity loss of the purchaser caused by malfunction of Fuji Electric...

  • Page 6: Caution On Installation Location

    CAUTION ON INSTALLATION LOCATION AUTION (1) Sufficient space for daily inspection, wiring, etc. (2) A place not exposed to direct sunshine nor weathering. (3) Isolation from vibration, dust and moisture (4) A place not subjected to radiated heat from a heating furnace etc. (5) A place not subjected to corrosive atmosphere (6) A place not to be submerged (7) A place remote from electrical devices (motor, transformer, etc.) which generate electromagnetic...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PREFACE ········································································································· i SAFETY PRECAUTION ······················································································ ii CAUTION ON INSTALLATION LOCATION ···························································· v CONTENTS ···································································································· vi 1. OUTLINE OF PRODUCT ················································································· 1 1.1. Outline ··································································································· 1 1.1.1. Measuring principle ······················································································ 1 1.2. Checking the received products ······································································ 2 1.3. Checking the type and specifications ································································ 3 1.4.
  • Page 8 4.7. Zero Adjustment ······················································································ 26 4.8. Setting of unit ························································································· 27 4.8.1. How to set the unit system ············································································· 27 4.8.2. How to set the flow rate unit ··········································································· 28 4.8.3. How to set the total unit ················································································ 29 4.9. Output Setting ························································································· 30 4.9.1.
  • Page 9 5.2. Selection of mounting method ······································································· 76 5.3. Mounting method on the pipe ········································································ 76 6. MAINTENANCE AND CHECKUP ····································································· 77 6.1. Routine checkup ······················································································· 77 6.2. Periodic checkup ······················································································· 77 6.2.1. Checking the zero point ················································································· 77 6.2.2. Reapplying silicon-free grease ········································································· 77 6.2.3.

  • Page 10: Outline Of Product

    1. OUTLINE OF PRODUCT 1.1. Outline This flowmeter is a clamp-on type ultrasonic flowmeter for permanent use based on transit time measuring method. The easy-to-use compact and lightweight design is intended for integration into mechanical devices. The flowmeter applicable to small and medium size pipes of diameter range from 25mm to 1200mm provides superior cost performance.

  • Page 11: Checking The Received Products

    1.2. Checking the received products  Flow transmitter (FLR) Flow transmitter unit ····················································· 1 set Waterproof gland ························································· 1 set (mounted on main unit) Wall mounting fixture···················································· 1 set (mounted on main unit) Pipe mounting fixture (option) ········································· 1 set (U bolt, support fixture, 2 wing nuts, 2 spring washers, 2 plain washers) ...

  • Page 12: Checking The Type And Specifications

    1.3. Checking the type and specifications The type and specifications of product are indicated on the specifications plate mounted on the flow transmitter and detector frame. Make sure the types are as ordered referring to the type diagrams given below. <Flow transmitter (FLR)>...

  • Page 13: Names And Functions Of Each Part

    1.4. Names and functions of each part 1.4.1. Flow transmitter (FLR) Name Description Wiring connection port, For power cable, output cable large Wiring connection port, Wiring connection port for signal cable only small Indication and setting unit Indicates and sets the flow rate, etc. Received wave diagnostic Indicates whether received wave is normal (green) or abnormal (red).

  • Page 14: Installation And Before Start Of Operation Of The Flow Transmitter

    Section 6.5.6 Checking received 5528 to 6758 P/H D Contact Fuji Electric’s service representative. Section 4.7 * Before performing zero point adjustment, check that the pipe is Zero Adjustment filled with fluid, the fluid is in still state, and that the measurement status is normal.

  • Page 15: Selection Of Installation Place

    3. SELECTION OF INSTALLATION PLACE Select an installation place taking into account the following matters from the viewpoint of easiness of maintenance and checkup, instrument life and securing the reliability. AUTION (1) A place where ambient temperature and humidity are: •...

  • Page 16: Installation Of Flow Transmitter

    3.2. Installation of flow transmitter The flow transmitter may be mounted on a wall or 2B pipe stand (option). 3.2.1. Wall mounting For wall mounting, use two M8 bolts. According to the mounting hole dimensions shown below, drill holes on the wall, and tighten M8 bolts. Mounting Mounting hole 2-φ9 plate...

  • Page 17: Flow Transmitter Wiring

    3.3. Flow transmitter wiring 3.3.1. Precautions in wiring AUTION (1) Use a special coaxial cable (FLYA) as a signal cable between the detector (FSS) and flow transmitter (FLR). Do not provide a junction of the signal cable midway. (2) Be sure to pass the signal cables through a metal conduit between the detector and flow transmitter. Upstream and downstream signal cables may be put in the same conduit but, to avoid an interference, do not put the power cable together.

  • Page 18: Wiring To Each Terminal

    3.3.4. Wiring to each terminal Refer to the following diagram for carrying out wiring. Notes 1. Terminal block is insertion type to connect a cable. Use rod terminal as crimp-style terminals. 2. Be sure to connect to ground the power board terminal block or external ground terminal (class D ground). 3.

  • Page 19: How To Connect To Terminal Block

    3.3.5. How to connect to terminal block. 3.3.5.1. Cable treatment The cable connecting to the terminal block is available to connect with bare wire but for safety’s sake please crimp the bar terminal to connect. When you cut and use the signal cable, make sure to cut the cable in same length of upstream and downstream. Note) if cable lengths are different, it may adversely affect the output.

  • Page 20: How To Connect To Communication Terminal Block

    3.3.5.3. How to connect to communication terminal block. Please prepare the flathead screwdriver (head size: 0.6 x 3.5mm) so as to connect the cable. 1. Push the clamp so as to open the connector. 2. Insert the cable to the connector and release the clamp to fix the cable. Clamp INF-TN3FLR-E - 11 -...

  • Page 21: Parameters

    4. PARAMETERS 4.1. Description on display/setting section The display/setting section is illustrated below. Description of display/setting unit ○ LCD display: Displays the measurement and setting (indication in 16 digits, 2 line). “Measurement display” Up to 8 digits including the decimal point are displayed in the data field. When the displayed digits exceed, “<”...

  • Page 22: Composition Of Key Operation

    4.2. Composition of key operation 0.000 m/s 0.000 m3/h Measurement mode PAR.PROTECTIO PROTECTION ON INPUT ID.NO PROTECTION OFF OUTPUT SET UP ZERO ADJUSTMENT CLEAR SET ZERO DAMPING CUT OFF DISPLAY 1ST ROW VELOCITY FLOW RATE FLOW RATE(%) +TOTAL(ACTUAL) +TOTAL PULSE -TOTAL(ACTUAL) -TOTAL PULSE 2ND ROW...
  • Page 23 BURNOUT TIMER OUTPUT LIMIT LOW OUTPUT LIM.HIGH RATE LIMIT RATE LIMIT TIMER TOTAL UNIT TOTAL MODE START STOP TOTAL RESET TOTAL RATE TOTAL PRESET PULSE WIDTH BURNOUT (TOTAL) HOLD NOT USED BURNOUT TIMER DO1 OUT NOT USED +TOTAL PULSE -TOTAL PULSE FULL SCALE 2 HARDWARE FAULT PROCESS ERROR...
  • Page 24 CALIBRATION ZERO CALIBRATION SPAN OPERATION MODE MEASURE SETUP SYSTEM UNIT FLOW UNIT TOTAL UNIT PROCESS SETTING OUTER DIAMETER PIPE MATERIAL WALL THICKNESS LINING MATERIAL LINING THICKNESS (Except for "NO LINING") KIND OF FLUID VISCOSITY SENSOR MOUNT SENSOR TYPE MAINTENANCE MODE RAS INFORMATION CURRENT OUTPUT SETTING...
  • Page 25 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-485 BOUAD RATE 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps PARITY NONE EVEN 1 BIT STOP BIT 2 BITS STATION No. PROTOCOL MODBUS M-Flow SYSTEM LANGUAGE ENGLISH JAPANESE GERMAN FRENCH SPANISH REGISTER ID NO. VER. NO. MEMORY INITIALIZE LCD BACKLIGHT * Only for service technican LCD/LED CHECK DATA DISPLAY DETAILS...
  • Page 26 SATURATION 128 (Initial value) MEAS.METHOD METHOD 1 METHOD 2 (Initial value) METHOD 3 25% (Initial value) SIGNAL BALANCE TRANS.PATTERN BURST 1 BURST 2 BURST 3 (Initial value) BURST 4 BURST 5 CHIRP 4 CHIRP 8 RESERVE AGC GAIN AUTO (Initial value) MANUAL U: AGC D: AGC...

  • Page 27: Parameter Initial Value List

    4.3. Parameter initial value list Factory-set value is shown below. (When parameter setting is not provided.) Setting unit Setting range Initial value Setting value Parameter protection No. of menu: 2 PROTECTION ON PROTECTION ON, PROTECTION OFF ID No 0000 to 9999 0000 ID No.
  • Page 28 Setting unit Setting range Initial value Setting value Not used DO1 output type No. of output content Not used +Total pulse menu: 10 -Total pulse No. of alarm menu: 3 Range full scale 2 Flow switch range Alarm [All, Device error, Process error] 0 to 10m/s in terms of Flow rate switch flow velocity...

  • Page 29: Parameter Protection

    4.4. Parameter protection 4.4.1. Protection ON/OFF Description  Parameters can be protected so that the flow meter settings will not carelessly be changed.  Parameters can be protected by setting the "ID No." (Note) in the maintenance mode. Note) 4 digits are factory set at "0000". (Refer to Section 4.11.7.) Setting range: PROTECTION ON : Parameter cannot be changed.

  • Page 30: Display Language

    4.5. Display language 4.5.1. How to select the language Description  Indication language (English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish) is selectable. Setting contents English (default setting), Japanese, German, French, Spanish For actual keying, refer to the typical operation indicated below. Set the protection to OFF beforehand. (See Section 4.4.1.) Operation Select English for the display language.

  • Page 31: Checking And Setting Of Piping Specifications/Detector

    4.6. Checking and Setting of Piping Specifications/Detector 4.6.1. Checking piping parameter Key operation Description Display 0.000 0.000 m3/h MEASURE SETUP Press the key for 3 times to display “MEASURE SETUP”. ▼ SYSTEM UNIT Press the key once to display “SYSTEM UNIT”. ENGLISH ▼...

  • Page 32: Piping Parameter Setting Method

    4.6.2. Piping parameter setting method Description  Set the parameters of piping and fluid to be measured to determine the sensor mounting spacing.  The mounting dimension of the sensor is automatically calculated. Refer to “5.1.1. Mounting of detector”. AUTION Be sure to set the following parameters before mounting the sensor on the pipe.
  • Page 33 OUTER DIAMETER Press the key once to register the outer diameter.  COMPLETE  ▼ ↓ ――― Outer diameter has been registered. ――― ▼ OUTER DIAMETER ▼ 114.00 mm ▼ PIPE MATERIAL Press the key once to display “PIPE MATERIAL”. ▼...
  • Page 34 (2) Setting method when sensor type is “FSSC” Operation Carry out setting for measuring the flow rate of water flowing through PVC pipe (for tap water) having 100 mm of (example) nominal diameter, using FSSC detector. * Settings of piping and fluid to be measured are omitted, since it is same as “(1) Setting method when sensor type is “FSSA”...

  • Page 35: Zero Adjustment

    4.7. Zero Adjustment Description Settable range: CLEAR : Clears the zero point calibration value to "0". Used in case the flow cannot be stopped when calibrating the zero point. Note 1) Where possible, stop the flow and carry out "SET ZERO" stated below. Otherwise, an error may occur in the zero point.

  • Page 36: Setting Of Unit

    4.8. Setting of unit 4.8.1. How to set the unit system Description  Measurement unit can be selected from metric or inch system.  Metric system (factory set) Length ······································ mm Flow velocity ······························ m/s Flow rate ··································· L/s, L/min, L/h, L/d, kL/d, ML/d, m /s, m /min, m /h, m...

  • Page 37: How To Set The Flow Rate Unit

    4.8.2. How to set the flow rate unit Description  Select the unit of flow rate.  Metric system Flow rate ······· L/s, L/min, L/h, L/d, kL/d, ML/d, m /s, m /min, m /h (factory set), m /d, km /d, Mm /d, BBL/s, BBL/min, BBL/h, BBL/d, kBBL/d, MBBL/d <Note>...

  • Page 38: How To Set The Total Unit

    4.8.3. How to set the total unit Description  Select the unit of total volume.  Metric system Total unit ········ mL, L, m (factory set), km , Mm , mBBL, BBL, kBBL <Note> First, set the unit system (metric) according to Section 4.8.1. When setting, stop status should be set at total mode.

  • Page 39: Output Setting

    4.9. Output Setting 4.9.1. Setting of flow rate range 4.9.1.1. Setting of flow rate range (single range) Description 20mA  The range (full scale) of flow rate to be measured is set. * The analog output (4-20mA) corresponds to the range setting. ...
  • Page 40 0.000 Press the key for 3 times and then press the key for 2 times to 0.000 m3/h enter the measurement mode. INF-TN3FLR-E - 31 -...

  • Page 41: Setting Of Analog Output At Error (Burnout)

    4.9.1.2. Setting of analog output at error (Burnout) Description  Determine how to set the analog output when received wave error, etc. due to device error, accidental drain of piping or entry of bubbles.  Settable range Analog output (4-20mA) at error HOLD (factory set) : Outputs a current value preceding the error.

  • Page 42: Output Limit

    4.9.1.3. Output limit Description Analog output  Upper and lower limits can be set within the range of analog output 0.8mA Upper limit to 23.2mA (-20% to 120%). 23.2mA  Settable range (1) Output lower limit: -20% to 0% (0.8mA to 4mA) 20mA Output upper limit: 100% to 120% (20mA to 23.2mA) Lower limit...

  • Page 43: Setting The Total (Actual)

    4.9.2. Setting the total (actual) 4.9.2.1. Setting the total pulse (total rate, pulse width) Description  Set to totalize a process variable (flow rate) by total meter, etc. according to total pulse output.  Total rate: Total amount (volume) per pulse. A pulse is outputted when the total volume has attained an amount set by the pulse value, and adds to the total pulse count (in case of total pulse indication).
  • Page 44 Operation Set total value to 0.1m /pulse, and pulse width to 100ms. (example) * Set the total value beforehand. Key operation Description Display OUTPUT SETUP Press the key twice to display “OUTPUT SETUP”. ▼ ZERO ADJUSTMENT Press the key once to display “ZERO ADJUSTMENT”. SET ZERO ▼...

  • Page 45: Setting The Preset Value

    4.9.2.2. Setting the preset value Description  Preset value: Value which appears on the total counter when the total value has been reset. Settable range:0 to 99999999 <Note> A resetting action simultaneously resets both forward total memory and reverse total memory. Set the total unit beforehand in the MEASURE SETUP mode.

  • Page 46: Total Mode (Total Reset, Start, Stop)

    4.9.2.3. TOTAL mode (total reset, start, stop) Description  The total is started, stopped or reset.  Settable range: START, STOP, RESET START : Starts totalizing. Totalizes continuously from the stopped status. STOP : Stops totalizing. Setting cannot be changed when it is not stopped. RESET : Resets the total memory to the reset value, and starts totalizing.

  • Page 47: Determining How To Dispose Of Total At Error (Burnout)

    4.9.2.4. Determining how to dispose of total at error (BURNOUT) Description BURNOUT (TOTAL)  Determines how to dispose of the total when the measurement status is abnormal on account of an empty pipe interior or bubbles mixed in fluid (common to total indication and total pulse output). ...

  • Page 48: Setting The Do Output

    4.9.3. Setting the DO output Description  Selects the output of total pulses and statuses (of alarm, flow switch, total switch, etc.).  Settable range (common to DO1, DO2 ) NOT USED : Does not use the contact output. +TOTAL PULSE : Outputs the forward total pulses.

  • Page 49: How To Validate The Total Pulse Output

    4.9.3.1. How to validate the total pulse output Description  Validates the total pulse output for DO1 OUT and/or DO2 OUT.  + TOTAL PULSE : Outputs flow rate total pulse in forward direction. - TOTAL PULSE : Reverse flow rate total pulse output. Note) Referring to Section 4.9.2.1., set the pulse value, pulse width, etc.

  • Page 50: Setting The Lcd Indication

    4.9.4. Setting the LCD indication Description  Flow velocity indication Selectable flow velocity units: m/s (if SYSTEM UNIT was set to METRIC) (See 4.8.1) <Note> The decimal point position is fixed. (Decimal point 3 digits)  Flow rate indication Selectable flow rate indications: Actual value reading, % reading. <Note>...

  • Page 51: Setting The Damping

    4.9.5. Setting the damping Description  Used for attenuating the variation of measured value. A time constant is set (response time of about 63%). Settable range: 0.0 to 100.0sec in 0.1 sec steps Note) In case you set to 0 sec, response time become as below. ...

  • Page 52: Setting The Low Flow Rate Cutting

    4.9.6. Setting the low flow rate cutting Description  The output can be cut when the flow rate is too small. Output  Effective for indication, analog output (4-20mA) and total operation. Settable range: 0 to 5 [m/s] in terms of flow velocity. (Factory set: 0.150 [m /h]) Note 1) As required, set the low flow rate cut because the flow meter may read a...

  • Page 53: Application Operation Of Parameter

    4.10. Application operation of parameter 4.10.1. Setting automatic 2 ranges Description  The function carries out a measurement while changing over the range 20mA according to the flow rate.  The current output changes with the action range as illustrated on the right. ...
  • Page 54 ▼ ――― FULL SCALE1 has been registered. ――― FULL SCALE1 ▼ 10.0000 m3/h ▼ FULL SCALE2 Press the key once to display “FULL SCALE2”. 0.0000 m3/h ▼ FULL SCALE2 Press the key once to blink the cursor. 0000.0000 m3/h ▼ FULL SCALE2 Press the key twice to move the cursor.

  • Page 55: Setting The Bi-Directional Range

    4.10.2. Setting the Bi-directional range Description 20mA  The function measures the flow rate of either forward or reverse flow while changing over the range corresponding to the flow direction.  The current output changes with the action range as illustrated on the right. ...
  • Page 56 FULL SCALE2 Press the key once to register. 0000.0000 m3/h ▼ FULL SCALE2 Press the key several times to display “-” on the 1st line. -000.0000 m3/h ▼ FULL SCALE2 Press the key twice to move the cursor. -000.0000 m3/h ▼...

  • Page 57: Setting The Bi-Directional Auto 2 Range

    4.10.3. Setting the Bi-directional auto 2 range Description Analog output  The function measures the flow rate of either forward 20mA or reverse flow while changing over the range corresponding to the flow direction.  The current output changes with the action range as illustrated on the right.
  • Page 58 FULL SCALE1 Press the key once to register.  COMPLETE  ▼ ↓ ▼ ――― FULL SCALE1 has been registered. ――― FULL SCALE1 ▼ 10.0000 m3/h ▼ FULL SCALE2 Press the key once to display “FULL SCALE2”. 0.0000 m3/h ▼ FULL SCALE2 Press the key once to blink the cursor.

  • Page 59: Rate Limit

    4.10.4. Rate limit Description  Spike noise input such as slurry fluid can be cut and output.  Settable range (1) RATE LIMIT 0 to 5 [m/s] in terms of flow velocity. Absolute value is input (Factory set: 0[m /h]) (2) RATE TIMER Enter in the range of 0 to 900 sec.
  • Page 60 RATE LIMIT TIMER Press the key several times to set “1”. 010 sec ▼ RATE LIMIT TIMER Press the key once to register.  COMPLETE  ▼ ↓ ▼ ――― RATE LIMIT TIMER has been registered. ――― RATE LIMIT TIMER ▼...

  • Page 61: Setting The Do Output

    4.10.5. Setting the DO output 4.10.5.1. How to validate outputting the FULL SCALE 2 Description  Select a contact output as DO1 and/or DO2 at FULL SCALE2 measurement status. For actual keying, refer to the typical operation indicated below. Set the protection to OFF beforehand. (See Section 4.4.1.) Operation Set the DO1 output to “FULL SCALE2”.

  • Page 62: How To Validate The Alarm Output

    4.10.5.2. How to validate the alarm output Description  Select a contact output as DO1 and/or DO2 when received wave or E2PROM is abnormal.  Settable range : Select a contact output when hardware and received wave (nothing, unstable) are abnormal. HARDWARE FAULT : Select a contact output when circuit is abnormal.

  • Page 63: Setting The Flow Switch

    4.10.5.3. Setting the flow switch Description  Select a contact output as DO1 and/or DO2 when the flow rate has exceeded a setting. In case of FLOW SW HIGH SWITCH In case of FLOW SW LOW SWITCH Flow rate Flow rate Hysteresis Hysteresis Time...
  • Page 64 CONTACT ACTION Press the key once to register “ACTIVE ON”(normally off).  COMPLETE  ▼ ↓ * To select normally on, press the key. ▼ ▼ ――― “ACTIVE ON” has been registered. ――― STATUS OUT ▼ CONTACT ACTION 0.000 Press the key twice and then press the key for 3 times to enter 0.000...

  • Page 65: How To Validate The Total Switch

    4.10.5.4. How to validate the total switch Description Total value  Select a contact output as DO1 and/or DO2 when the total value exceeds a setting. Settable range: 0.000001 to 99999999 Setting value Contact action: ACTIVE ON : DO1/DO2: Normally off ACTIVE OFF : DO1/DO2: Normally on Note) Different values can be assigned to DO1 and DO2.

  • Page 66: How To Validate The Range Over Output And Pulse Range Over Output

    4.10.5.5. How to validate the range over output and pulse range over output Description  AO RANGE OVER : Select a contact output as DO1 and/or DO2when the upper limit and lower limit output are above the setting.  PULSE RANGE OVER : Select a contact output as DO1 and/or DO2 when the total pulse output exceeds the maximum output frequency value.

  • Page 67: How To Validate The Output At The Minus Direction Action

    4.10.5.6. How to validate the output at the minus direction action Description  Select a contact output as DO1 and/or DO2 when the flow is in reverse direction. For actual keying, refer to the typical operation indicated below. Set the protection to OFF beforehand. (See Section 4.4.1.) Operation Set the DO1 output to “-:FLOW DIRECTION”.

  • Page 68: How To Compensate The Measurement Value

    4.10.6. How to compensate the measurement value Description Output Output  Measurement value can be calibrated arbitrarily. 100% Zero point and span adjustment can be made. Settable range (1) Zero point : -5 to +5 [m/s] in terms of flow velocity in piping.

  • Page 69: Setting Of The Operation Mode

    4.10.7. Setting of the operation mode Description  Used to switch computation cycle and output cycle.  Settable range NORMAL : Standard mode (factory-set value), computation/output cycle is approximately 0.5 seconds. HIGH SPEED : High speed response mode, computation/output cycle is approximately 0.2 seconds. For actual keying, refer to the typical operation indicated below.

  • Page 70: Maintenance Mode

    4.11. MAINTENANCE MODE 4.11.1. How to calibrate the analog output Description  The calibration is performed so as to obtain 4mA and 20mA when the analog signal (4-20mA DC) output is 0% and 100%, respectively.  onnect an ammeter to Iout terminals as shown below. In the CURRENT CALIBRATION mode, select 4mA or 20mA, and operate the key (UP) or the key (Down).

  • Page 71: How To Set The Constant Current Output

    4.11.2. How to set the constant current output Description  Generates a fixed value output of analog signal. Application example: The operation of a connected receiver is checked by generating a fixed value output of analog signal.  n the constant current setting mode (OUTPUT SETTING), set the constant current output value. Settable range: -20%(0.8mA) to +120%(23.2mA) For actual keying, refer to the typical operation indicated below.

  • Page 72: How To Check The Action Of Total Pulses

    4.11.3. How to check the action of total pulses Description  Checks the action of total pulse output. The output action can be checked upon designating the number of pulses to be outputted per second. Settable range: 1 to 100 pulses/s (when pulse width is 5ms, 10ms,50ms, 100ms or 200ms) Note 1) The output pulse width is as selected currently.

  • Page 73: How To Check The Status Output

    4.11.4. How to check the status output Description  Check the status output. Setting content ON: Close the contact. OFF: Open the contact. AUTION  This operation sets DO1 and DO2 the same contact action.  Before operation, check whether DO output testing is permitted. For actual keying, refer to the typical operation indicated below.

  • Page 74: How To Validate The Test Mode (Simulated Flow Rate Output)

    4.11.5. How to validate the test mode (simulated flow rate output) Description Flow rate output  Checks different outputs (LCD indication, analog output, DO output) upon simulating flow rate outputs. With the output at the actuated time as an initial value, the output changes up to the input value (simulated flow rate target value) in a selected TRACKING TIME, and at Input value the input value, the output value becomes constant.
  • Page 75 TRACKING TIME Press the key once to set “100”. 100 sec ▼ TRACKING TIME Press the key once to register.  COMPLETE  ▼ ↓ ▼ ――― “TRACKING TIME” has been registered. ――― TRACKING TIME ▼ 100 s ▼ * Simulating flow rate output is started. 0.00 Display the measurement mode by the key and the...

  • Page 76: How To Validate A Serial Transmission (Rs-485)

    Station No. : 1 to 31 (factory set: 1) Communication protocol : MODBUS RTU mode (factory set) or M-Flow (Fuji Electric’s M-Flow [Type: FLR] protocol) Note) For the transmission specifications, refer to the separate instruction manual “Ultrasonic Flowmeter Communication functions” (INF-TN5A1563-E).
  • Page 77 STATION NO. Press the key once to register.  COMPLETE  ▼ ↓ ▼ ――― STATION No. has been registered. ――― STATION NO. ▼ ▼ PROTOCOL Press the key once to display “PROTOCOL”. MODBUS ▼ Because “MODBUS” is set, setting is completed. To select other protocol, press the key, and select a protocol by the key, and register it by the...

  • Page 78: Id No. Setting

    4.11.7. ID No. setting Description  Set the ID No. for parameters (Section 4.4.1). If ID No. is set, the number must be inputted before canceling the protection.  To validate the protection, set the protection to "ON". (See Section 4.4.1.) ID No.

  • Page 79: Initializing Setting Parameters

    4.11.9. Initializing setting parameters Description  Initializes the setting parameters saved in the memory.  Initializes those other than the zero adjusted values or analog output calibration value. AUTION Initialize code: 0100 (4-digit number)  This parameter is intended for our service personnel. ...

  • Page 80: Lcd Backlight Setting

    4.11.10. LCD backlight setting Description  Sets the operation of the LCD backlight. You can set that light is ON all the time/ light is OFF all the time/ light is ON only when key operation and light is OFF at setting time. Setting content ON: LCD backlight is ON all the time.

  • Page 81: How To Set The Detailed Setting

    4.11.11. How to set the detailed setting Description  The data required for time difference measurement can be set as follows. AUTION  This parameter is intended for our service personnel.  Do not change the setting by yourself. Otherwise measurement may be disabled. ...
  • Page 82 *1) Forward-direction signals are taken in with forward total time measurement, while reverse-direction signals are taken in with reverse total time measurement. They are conducted alternately for the transmission count. Forward and reverse signal data is added for the transmission count and averaged. The result is 1 output of signal in forward/reverse direction. [Outline drawing of signal processing] Forward total time measurement Reverse total time measurement...

  • Page 83: Mounting Of Detector

    5. MOUNTING OF DETECTOR 5.1. Detector mounting procedure Perform the following steps in order for mounting the sensor on the pipe to measure. Reference Work item : Outline steps section Selection of mounting method : Check the V/Z method, pipe size, and detector. Mounting method on the pipe : Apply acoustic couplant to the detector oscillation surface, and connect the sensor cable.

  • Page 84: Mounting Of Detector

    5.1.1. Mounting of detector For sensor spacing, select either method in advance.  Calculate from flow transmitter Turn ON the flow transmitter. Enter the piping information, etc described in Section 4.6.2, and display it. Display example: PROCESS SETTING S=16 (48mm) During wiring work, be sure to turn the power off.

  • Page 85: Selection Of Mounting Method

    5.2. Selection of mounting method There are two ways for mounting the detector, the V method and the Z method (See Fig. 5-1). Approx. D Approx. D/2 Detector Detector V method Z method Fig. 5-1 The Z method should be used in the following cases. ●...

  • Page 86: Maintenance And Checkup

    6. MAINTENANCE AND CHECKUP 6.1. Routine checkup Visually check the following items. ● Whether flow transmitter cover screws are loose. → Retighten. ● Whether cable glands are loose. → Retighten. ● Whether detecter mounting band is loose. → Tighten. ● Whether received wave is abnormal (LED lit red). →...

  • Page 87: How To Measure The Insulation Resistance

    6.2.3. How to measure the insulation resistance AUTION  Turn off power before opening the flow transmitter cover.  Arresters are connected to each of power terminals as standard. Measurement point: measure between power terminal and ground terminal, each outputs and ground terminal.

  • Page 88: How To Replace The Fuse

    6.3. How to replace the fuse AUTION  Turn off power before replacing the fuse.  Fuse specifications AC power source (100 or 200 V): 5.0 mm (diameter)  20 mm (long), 250 V, 0.5 A. Clearing characteristics (T), breaking capacity (L) As represented by Littelfuse 0218.500MXP 250 V, 0.5 A.

  • Page 89: How To Replace The Lcd

    6.4. How to replace the LCD The nominal life of the LCD is 7 years. Its contrast deteriorates gradually. Replace it about 5 years after starting its use. [How to replace] (1) Turn off power, and open the cover. (2) Remove the flat cable connector. (3) Remove 4 screws from the mainboard and pull out the main board.

  • Page 90: Error And Remedy

    6.5. ERROR AND REMEDY 6.5.1. Display error State Probable cause  Power supply is not turned on.  Low power supply voltage  Fuse is blown out. Nothing is displayed. LCD error  Refer to “6.5.7. Remedying a hardware fault”. ...

  • Page 91: Checking The Led Lit In Red

    6.5.1.2. Checking the LED lit in red Check the LED lit in red, following the procedure shown below. LED lit in red Check the RAS information The 2nd or 3rd from the left is 1. 0110000000000000 Error status: Device error, Ultrasonic send/receive signals cannot be collected.

  • Page 92: Checking The Ras Information

    6.5.1.3. Checking the RAS information When the red LED lights up, check the error contents according to the RAS information. Key operation Description Display Press the key for 4 times to display “MAINTENANCE MODE”. MAINTENANCE MODE ▼ Press the key once to display “RAS INFORMATION”. RAS INFORMATION 0000000000000000 If the display is abnormal, 1 is set.

  • Page 93: Displaying The Data In Maintenance Mode

    6.5.2. Displaying the data in maintenance mode Follow the procedure shown below to check possible display errors. Key operation Description Display MAINTENANCE MODE Press the key for 4 times to display “MAINTENANCE MODE”. ▼ RAS INFORMATION Press the key once to display “RAS INFORMATION”. 0000000000000000 ▼...

  • Page 94: Keying Is Abnormal

    6.5.3. Keying is abnormal Status Probable cause Hard failure  Refer to “6.5.7. Remedying a hardware fault”.  No response is made to key input. Certain key is not responded. Action is not as defined. INF-TN3FLR-E - 85 -...

  • Page 95: Error In Measured Value

    6.5.4. Error in measured value Status Probable cause Troubleshooting  Connection between main unit and The reading appears with Connect properly. “-” (minus). sensor units (upstream, downstream) are inverted.  Flow of fluid is reversed.  Straight pipe length is inadequate. Measured value Move the sensor to the place where the...
  • Page 96 Status Probable cause Troubleshooting  High turbidity (Continued from previous page.) Turbidity is higher than those of sewage and return sludge.  Pipe is old and scale is attached on inside.  Move sensor to a place of smaller  Lining is thick. diameter on the same pipeline.

  • Page 97: Error In Analog Output

    6.5.5. Error in analog output Status Probable cause Troubleshooting  Current output is not Range setting is wrong. Set the range correctly. matched.  when Analog output is misadjusted. Perform analog output measurement value is 0. calibration. Output is 0mA. Break of wiring Output rises beyond “OVER FLOW”...

  • Page 98: Checking Received Waveforms

    6.5.6. Checking received waveforms The unit has high-voltage part. Be sure to ask our service personnel for the steps described below. 6.5.6.1. How to connect the oscilloscope Open the cover, and connect an oscilloscope to the check pin on the printed board according to the following figure. The unit has high-voltage components.

  • Page 99: Checking Sending/Receiving

    6.5.6.2. Checking sending/receiving Monitor the waveform, and check the status of received waveform. a) Normal status CH1 : 500mV/div CH1 (SMP) CH2 : 5V/div CH2 (SIG) Noise level Point 1. Check that overall noise level is kept at 0.3 Vp-p or lower. Forward direction Reverse direction Forward direction...
  • Page 100 Startup of signals is not good Trigger Trigger The same wave height forms near the trigger Startup of signals is not good level. There is not large difference among triggering waveform. Cause of the poor startup signals (1) Incorrect detector mounting, dimensions (sensor mounting dimension, outer diameter, etc) and detector mounting angle Displacement from the Displacement of the...

  • Page 101: Remedying A Hardware Fault

    Outer shielding of the dedicated cable is grounded Ground to the earth. 6.5.7. Remedying a hardware fault If the hardware is found faulty as a result of Section 6.5.1 to Section 6.5.6 above, provide specific details to Fuji Electric. INF-TN3FLR-E - 92 -...

  • Page 102: Appendixes

    7. APPENDIXES 7.1. Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Analog signal: 4 to 20mA DC (1 point) Load resistance: 600Ω max. Digital output: Forward total, reverse total, alarm, acting range, switch, total switch Single-path system of a transmitter assignable arbitrarily (Model FLR) and a detector (Model FSS) Transistor contact (isolated, open collector) •...
  • Page 103 Zero adjustment: PC Loader software Set zero/Clear available Provided as standard Damping: 0 to 100s (every 0.1s) for analog output •Compatible model is PC/AT compatible instrument. rate indication •Operation is for PC98 series (NEC). 0 to 5m/s in terms of velocity •Main functions: Software for Main unit parameter setting/ Alarm:...

  • Page 104: Dimension Diagram

    7.2. Dimension diagram Flow transmitter (type: FLR) PIPE MOUNT (OPTION) Mtg. Mtg. holes 2-ø9 plate U bolt (M8) M-Flow PW Mtg.pipe JIS 2B Cable gland For sensor cable (PG9) For power supply and output cable (PG13.5) INF-TN3FLR-E - 95 -...

  • Page 105: Items To Be Specified At Order

    7.3. Items to be specified at order 1. Detector type 2. Flow tranasmitter type 3. Signal cable type 4. Tag No. (if tag is provided) 5. Parameter specification table : Specify necessary parameters by referring to the parameter specification table when the type provided with parameter setting has been selected.

  • Page 106: Piping Data

    7.4. Piping data Stainless steel pipe for pipe arrangement (JIS G3459-2012) Thickness Nominal Outer Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule diameter diameter Thickness mm Thickness mm Thickness mm Thickness mm Thickness mm Thickness mm Thickness mm 21.7 1.65 27.2 1.65 34.0 1.65...
  • Page 107 Polyethylene pipe for general use (JIS K6761-2004) Vertical type cast iron pipe (JIS G5521) 1st type 2nd type Pipe thickness Outer Nominal (Soft pipe) (Hard pipe) Nominal diameter Actual outer diameter diameter Thickness Thickness diameter D1 Normal Low pressure (mm) (mm) (mm) pressure pipe...
  • Page 108 Carbon steel pipe for pipe arrangement SGP (JIS G3452- 2010) How to call pipe Outer Thickness diameter (mm) (mm) 21.7 27.2 34.0 1 1/4 42.7 1 1/2 48.6 60.5 2 1/2 76.3 89.1 3 1/2 101.6 114.3 139.8 165.2 190.7 216.3 241.8 267.4...
  • Page 109 Centrifugal nodular graphite cast iron pipe for city water Centrifugal nodular graphite cast iron pipe for city water (A type) (JWWA G-105 1971) (K type) (JWWA G-105 1971) Actual Actual Nominal Nominal Pipe thickness outer Pipe thickness outer diameter diameter diameter diameter 1st type...
  • Page 110 Ductile iron specials (JIS G5527-1998) Dimensions of centrifugal sand mold cast iron pipe (JIS G5522). For reference, following items are Nominal diameter discontinued. Pipe thickness (mm) (mm) Pipe thickness (T) Actual Nominal High Normal outer diameter D pressure pressure pressure diameter D 11.0 pipe...
  • Page 111 Arc welded carbon steel pipe STPY 400 (JIS G3457-2012) Unit: kg/m Nominal Thickness diameter (mm) Outer 10.3 11.1 11.9 12.7 13.1 15.1 15.9 diameter (mm) 355.6 51.7 55.1 61.0 67.7 406.4 59.2 63.1 69.9 77.6 457.2 66.8 71.1 78.8 87.5 508.0 74.3 79.2...
  • Page 112 Polyethylene pipe for city water service (Japan Polyethylene Pipes Association for Water Service standard PTC K 03:2006) Nominal diameter Outer diameter (mm) Thickness (mm) Inner diameter (mm) Weight (kg/m) 63.0 50.7 1.074 90.0 72.6 2.174 125.0 11.4 100.8 4.196 180.0 16.4 145.3 8.671...
  • Page 113 (b) Sound velocity and density of various liquids (c) Sound velocity of pipe material ρ g/cm Name of liquid T °C V m/s Material V m/s Acetone 0.7905 1190 Steel 3000 Aniline 1.0216 1659 Ductile cast iron 3000 Alcohol 0.7893 1168 Cast iron 2604...

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