Before use, read this manual thoroughly and system familiarize yourself fully with the features, • Troubleshooting operations and handling of Rotameter RAMC to have • Maintenance and repair the instrument deliver its full capabilities and to ensure its efficient and correct use.
• The customer is fully responsible to select or not intended use. Rota Yokogawa is not liable proper materials to withstand his corrosive or for damage arising from such use. The flow meter erosive conditions.
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Rota Yokogawa. Rota Yokogawa does not assume liability for damage caused by unauthorized work on the flow meter or by improper use. • The RAMC flowmeter is a heavy instrument. Be careful that no damage is caused through accidentally dropping it, or by exerting excessive force on the RAMC flowmeter.
Yokogawa will repair that defect at its own cost. If you believe The RAMC is a variable area flow meter for volume flow or mass flow for clean gases and liquids. It is...
(e.g. steel girders) should be kept at a distance of at least 250 mm from the RAMC. To avoid interference, the distance between two adjacent RAMC must be at least 300 mm (see Fig. 2-1). (212) (300) Fig.
Center gaskets and tighten nuts with a torque appropriate for the pressure range. If contamination or soiling of the RAMC is to be expected, a bypass should be installed to allow the removal of the instrument without interruption of the flow.
Please regard the drawings on the following pages. On the rear of the RAMC are two openings for cable glands for round cables with a diameter of 6 to 9 mm (not for Ex-d-type option / F1). Unused glands must be closed with a blind plug M16x1.5. (housing type 90) or with a blind plug M20x1.5 (housing type 91).
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EN 60947-5-6 (Namur) Fail-safe power supply Alternatively power supply option /WxE or /WxF can be used. Fig. 3-6 RAMC 2-wire unit with fail- safe limit switches Rotameter RAMC Electronic transmitter, -E, -H or -J U - 14 V Output 4 to 20 mA 20 mA Fig.
Use of 2 standard limit switches (option /K3): The MIN-MIN and MAX-MAX functions have been integrated at the factory as MIN-MAX switches in the RAMC. The MIN-MIN or MAX-MAX function is set by adjusting the switching direction of the power supply.
A perhaps necessary fine adjustment can be carried out with F32 or F33. WARNING Since YOKOGAWA does not have any influence on the custom-designed connection, the current output is not automatically adapted, if the connection is changed from 2 wire to 3 wire or vice versa. This must be manually carried out with the functions F32 and F33.
F64 allows switching between the standard calibration table and a calibration table for the indicator on extension (option /A16 for high temperatures). The adjustment has to be performed according to the RAMC type (MS code). This is done as follows:...
4 bars will flash below the numbers. After approx. 80 seconds the current autozero value appears on the display. This value gets stored and will not be lost after power off/on the RAMC or after switching off/on the Float-Move-Detection-function. The stored value is typed over first after a renewed autozero.
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Float blockage Check float in tube, clean tube if necessary. Supervision time gone off Deactivate float blocking indication or run Autozero function. Factory defaults/Master Reset (F65) The RAMC is adjusted at delivery (Factory Setting): • F71 - 1 Float-Move-Detection •...
7. HART- Communication 7.1 General RAMC with indicator type -H or -J have, additional to the current output, the possibility for HART-communication. Also without HART- communication the units are fully able to work. The HART- communication does not influence the current output, except in Multidrop-Mode (see below).
Setting the time with "Set Clock Time" as well as the date with "Set Clock Date" with the "475" will fail in setting the "Real Time Clock". The "Real Time Clock" is only readable by this tool. Remedy Setting the time and the date with the "DTM" under Yokogawa’s "Fieldmate Tool" will succeed in setting the "Real Time Clock". 7.6.3 Basic- Setup Menu...
Selection of a new password by entering up to 8 character If 8 blanks are entered as new password, write protection is disabled. If the user password is lost, a joker password is available from the YOKOGAWA service department. 7.6.6 Review Menu...
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7-41 <7. HART-COMMUNICATION> Burst message RAMC transmitter can transmit three burst messages at the maximum. The parameters for Burst Message are as follows. • Burst Command • Update Period and Max Update Period • Burst Msg Trigger Mode Burst mode setting procedure [Root Menu] →...
The sampling interval is selectable in the range of 1 s up to 2 h. The internal measurement cycle is 250 ms. The RAMC supports one ring buffer with 12 samples in length. The ring buffer is updated with samples of the desired device variable value at the rate indicate by the sample period.
The RAMC is maintenance-free. If contamination of the measuring tube impairs the mobility of the float, the tube and the float have to be cleaned. To do this, the RAMC has to be removed from the pipe. Replacement or cleaning of the float: •...
Switch off power. • For units with option / F1 wait more than 2 minutes before opening the indicator. • For RAMC with housing type 91 unlock the safety screw at the cover. • Unscrew cover of indication unit. •...
<8. SERVICE> 8.1.7 Troubleshooting In case the RAMC does not work properly, use the following flow charts for troubleshooting, then check, isolate and remedy the fault. Precision problems with "T" unit: execute test 1 Precision problems with "E" or "H" or "J" unit: execute test 1 and test 2 HART communication problems with "H"...
Installation and operation of the Rotameter RAMC in compliance with this manual is generally trouble-free. In case a RAMC has to be sent for repairs or checking to our service, please observe the following: YOKOGAWA may take the following measures to protect the environment and the safety of our employees...
(refer to General Specifications (GS) GS01R01B02-00E-E). If necessary, order an indicator with distance. 9.1.2 Flame proof In the RAMC with option /KF1, /EF1, /NF1, /GF1 the transmitter and the limit switches are mounted in a flame proof housing. Wait 2 minutes after switching power off before opening the cover.
PTB 00ATEX 2043 (230/115V AC) PTB 00ATEX 2042 (24V DC) Fig. 9-3 RAMC with ATEX approval (option /KS1) with electronic transmitter, fail-safe limit switches and power supply units with AC/DC power supply. 9.2.3 Marking Name plates of the electronic transmitter:...
L = 150 µH IECEx PTB 11.0031X IECEx PTB 11.0091X Fig. 9.4 RAMC with IECEx approval (Option /ES1) with electronic transmitter, standard limit switches and power supply units with AC power supply. 9.4.3 Marking Name plates of electronic transmitter: Ex ia IIC T6 Gb Rota Yokogawa Rheinstr.
Control Equipment. Maintenance and repair: WARNING The instrument modification or part replacements by other than authorized representative of Rota Yokogawa is prohibited and will void the approval of FM Approvals. Marking: Name plates of electronic transmitter: IS-Cl.
9-18 <9. EXPLOSION-PROTECTED TYPE INSTRUMENTS> 9.6 Intrinsically safe NEPSI (China) certified RAMC (/NS1) The RAMC with electronic transmitter (-E, -H or -J) with or without limit switches is certified as intrinsic safe unit with NEPSI approval. Certificate Nr.: GYJ15.1064 Type of protection:...
9-19 <9. EXPLOSION-PROTECTED TYPE INSTRUMENTS> 9.7 Intrinsically safe EAC (EAEU- countries) certified RAMC (/GS1) The RAMC with electronic transmitter (-E, -H or -J) with or without limit switches is certified as intrinsic safe unit with EAC approval. Certificate Nr.: RU С-DЕ.ГБО8.В.01183...
100 °C. Cable glands and entry fittings (screwed conduit entries) as well as blind plugs of simple design may not be used. On connection of the RAMC /KF1 using a conduit entry approved for the purpose, the associated sealing facility must be arranged directly on the housing.
9-22 <9. EXPLOSION-PROTECTED TYPE INSTRUMENTS> 9.10 Flame proof and dust proof IECEx certified RAMC (/EF1) 9.10.1 Technical data Certificate: IECEx IBE12.0007 Flame proof: Ex db IIC T6 Gb Dust proof: Ex tb IIIC TX Db Max. surface temperature TX: Corresp. process temperature...
100 °C. Cable glands and entry fittings (screwed conduit entries) as well as blind plugs of simple design may not be used. On connection of the RAMC /EF1 using a conduit entry approved for the purpose, the associated sealing facility must be arranged directly on the housing.
100 °C. Cable glands and entry fittings (screwed conduit entries) as well as plugs of simple design may not be used. On connection of the RAMC with option /NF1 using a conduit entry approved for the purpose, the associated sealing facility must be arranged directly on the housing.
9-29 <9. EXPLOSION-PROTECTED TYPE INSTRUMENTS> 9.16 EAC certified non-electrical RAMC (EAEU- countries) (/GC1) 9.16.1 Technical data Applicable Standard: Gost 31441: 2011 Certificate: RU С-DЕ.ГБО8.В.001183 Explosion proof: II 2GD IIC TX TX = temperature class determined by the process temperature or max. surface temperature determined by the process temperature Ambient temperature: •...
9-30 <9. EXPLOSION-PROTECTED TYPE INSTRUMENTS> 9.17 Flame proof and dust proof RAMC with TS mark approval (Taiwan) Registration Document: ML041200702782 Option /EF1 must be selected. Same data as IECEx-certifiied type (/EF1) For export to Taiwan please contact your Yokogawa representative regarding Taiwan Safety Mark.
10-1 <10. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PED> 10. Instructions for PED RAMC is produced according the directive 2014/68/EU (Directive for Pressure Equipment PED). Measuring tubes: • Type of equipment: piping • Type of fluid: liquid and gas • Group of fluid: 1 and 2 •...
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10-2 <10. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PED> Dependence of the permissible max. effective pressure of the operating temperature: The pressure relevant temperature limits of the RAMC are: • -196 °C to 370 °C for units made of stainless steel. • -80 °C to 130 °C for units made from PTFE.
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Any repair, modification or supplements or the installation of spare-parts is only permitted if it is done in accor- dance to this instruction manual. Other work must be agreed by YOKOGAWA beforehand. YOKOGAWA will not take over any liability for damages caused by unauthorized work on the instrument or prohibited usage of the instrument.
This document provides an overview of the user responsibilities for installation and operation of the Rota Yokogawa RAMC variable area flow meter in order to maintain the designed safety level. Items that will be addressed are proof testing, repair and replacement of the flow meter, reliability data, lifetime, environmental and application limits, and parameter settings.
A2.2.5 Repair and replacement Maintenance information can be found in chapter 8. If repair is to be performed with the process online RAMC variable area flow meter will need to be bypassed during the repair. The user should setup appropriate bypass procedures for that.
The expected lifetime of the Yokogawa Rota Yokogawa RAMC variable area flow meter is 10 years. The reliability data listed in A2.2.7 is only valid for this period. The failure rates of the Rota Yokogawa RAMC variable area flow meter may increase sometime after this period. Reliability calculations based on the data listed in A2. 2.7 for Rota Yokogawa RAMC variable area flow meter lifetimes beyond 10 years may yield results that are too optimistic, i.e.
A2.4.1 Safety related parameters The following results have been obtained from the assessment report Report No.: ROTA YOKOGAWA 05/04-20 R001 Version V5, Revision R0; May 2014 issued by exida. Average PFD values have been calculated considering a proof test coverage of 99 %, a mission time of 10 years and a Mean Time To Restoration of 24 hours.
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A2-5 <A2. SAFETY INSTRUMENTED SYSTEMS INSTALLATION> Tab. A2-3: Summary for RAMC ([V1]) with fail-safe limit switches – Failure rates Profile 3 Fail-safe Detected (λSD) 0 FIT Fail-safe Undetected (λSU) 45 FIT Fail Dangerous Detected (λDD) 10 FIT Fail Dangerous Undetected (λDU)
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REGISTERED TRADEMARKS Rotameter is a trademark of Rota Yokogawa GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Japan. In the United Kingdom Rotameter is a trademark of Emerson Electric Co. HART : Registered trademark of HART Communication Foundation, Austin, TX, USA ®...
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