IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LEGAL NOTICES Dear customer, dear user, This operating instruction for volume sensors of the “Ex-Type VHM“ series by VSE Volumentechnik GmbH (VSE) contains information required to properly install and commission the flow meter in potentially hazardous areas accor- ding to the regulations.
GENERAL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION OF FLOW METER FOR EX-HAZARDOUS AREAS Flow meters made by VSE Volumentechnik GmbH measure the volume The liquid flow quantity within one meter rotation of a tooth division de- flow of liquids according to the toothed wheel principle . A pair of very termines the volume measurement per pulse (V ) and is defined in cm precisely adjusted toothed wheels in the housing constitutes the me-...
2. The hydraulic properties of the system Is the max. operating pressure of the system lower than the max . permitted operating pressure of the flow meter? Is the max. fall of pressure ∆p (on flow meter) below the max . permitted fall of pressure? ...
FLOW METER RANGE The flow meter range specified in the flow meter data sheet (Q – Q For viscosities from 1 to 10 mm /s, a measuring accuracy of up to 1 .0 % refers to the testing fluid “hydraulic oil“ with a viscosity of 21 mm of the measured value and a repeatability of 0 .5 % is given .
Important: When mounting the flow meter, you must take great care that the seals are not damaged and correctly placed in the hydraulic connections of the flow meter. Wrongly installed or damaged seals lead to leakage and to an leaky system, which may have dire consequences. Please make sure that flow meters with EPDM seals do not come into contact with oil and greases on a mineral oil basis.
FLOW METER FOR EXPLOSION HAZARDOUS AREAS The operation of flow meters in areas with a hazard of explosion is sub- The system Ex-Type flow meter and isolating switching amplifier is based ject to very specific legal regulations . For this reason, only flow meters on in-trinsically safe circuits .
INSTALLATION OF VSE FLOW METERS IN EXPLOSION HAZARDOUS AREAS The following figures show the connection diagrams for Ex-Type VHM You must always make sure that the grounded conductor “PE“ is flow meters for use in areas subject to an explosion hazard . Please correctly connected with the flow meter and that no voltage differences connect each piece of equipment as shown in the diagram .
CONTROL DRAWING Hazardous (Classified) Location Unclassified Location Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C & D T4…T6 Note: T4…T6 temperature code based on 50° C (122°F) ASSOCIATED APPARATUS VHM*-*****/*-V*L-*S**/Ex-NAMUR WITH ENTITY PARAMETERS VHM*-*****/*-V*L-*S**/Ex-M (or U ) = 12.5V (or u (or U (or I ) = 35mA...
PREAMPLIFIERS FOR EX-TYPE VHM SERIES General information The preamplifiers are supplied in different versions depending on the When a dual pickup is used, you simply double or quadruple the application . There are single and dual pick-ups available . The basic number of pulses depending on the setting .
APPLICATION WITH DIRECTION DETECTION If it is necessary to detect the direction of flow, the VHM-flow meter Each of the pick-ups is operated with an isolating switching amplifier . must be operated with two single pick-ups with different carrier fre- Also it is possible to increase the resolution, when you process the rising quencies of type VIL*-*S**/EX-NAMUR and VTL*-*S**/EX-NAMUR .
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Figure 10: Signal output with two single pick-ups (Ex-type)
. 20. The marking on the typeplate must stay readable . 12. VSE supplies special flow meters from the VHM series, when the flow meter is to be operated in a Ex-hazardous area . These...
MAINTENANCE, SERVICE LIFE AND WARRANTY Depending on the operating conditions, the service life and therefore the further use . On request, we can provide you with a loan unit for the dura- specific properties of the units are limited by wear, corrosion, deposits or tion of the overhaul .
TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE VHM FLOW METER Size Measurement Range Measured Volume V Frequency K-factor l/min ml/imp. imp./liter VHM 01–2 0 .01 … 1 ca . 0 .045 ca . 3 .7 … 370 .0 ca . 22,200 VHM 02–1 0 .05 …...
DIMENSIONS OF THE AHM MOUNTING PLATE AHM 01/02 AHM 03 for side mounting for side mounting Position of the cable connections Signal pick-up VHM Connection diagram VHM Connection diagram Flow meter Mounting plate for side mounting Permissible ø A øE øL O-ring Size...
TECHNICAL DATA FOR SINGLE PICK-UPS VIL*-*S** /EX-NAMUR/MK, VTL*-*S** /EX-NAMUR/MK VSP21 VSP31 Type Plates Pin no . 1 (line color brown) Power supply U Pin no . 3 (line color blue) Power supply 0V Electronic Connection data EC-Type Examination Certificate IECEx BVS 23 .0024X; BVS 23 ATEX E035X; FM23US0010X Type Code VIL*-*S**/Ex-NAMUR/MK;...
TECHNICAL DATA FOR SINGLE PICK-UPS VEL*-*S** /EX-NAMUR/MK VSP21 VSP12 Pin no . 1 (line color brown) Power supply U Pin no . 3 (line color blue) Power supply 0V Electronic connection data Type Plates EC-Type Examination Certificate IECEx BVS 23 .0024X; BVS 23 ATEX E035X;...
TECHNICAL DATA FOR DUAL PICK-UP VDL*-*S** /EX-NAMUR/MK VSP21 VSP21 VSP12 Pin no . 1 (line color brown) Power supply U Pin no . 3 (line color blue) Power supply 0V Electronic connection data Type Plates EC-Type Examination Certificate IECEx BVS 23 .0024X; BVS 23 ATEX E035;...
TYPE CODES – SIGNAL PICK-UPS V . . . - . . 1 . / .- NAMUR/MK Version Standard Single pick-up Intrinsically safe Series M12 x 1 VSE - Plug Cable entry Plug connector with VSE standard Ø23 connector Size Flow meter VHM 01 Earth Flow meter VHM 02...
Flow meter with preamplifier Preamplifier VHM 02-12TS13/1. + V.L. - 02S00/. VRII – 02S00 / N Standard VRLI – 02S00 / Ex intrinsically safe VWII – 02S00 / N Standard VWLI – 02S00 / Ex intrinsically safe Flow meter VHM – 02-12TS13/1 N Standard Special shaft D-Shaft...
TECHNICAL DATA FOR SINGLE PICK-UPS VRL*-*S** /EX-NAMUR/MK FOR VHM TITAN VSP21 VSP31 Pin no . 1 (line color brown) Power supply U Pin no . 3 (line color blue) Power supply 0V Electronic connection data EC-Type Examination Certificate IECEx BVS 23 .0024X; BVS 23 ATEX E035X; FM23US0010X Type Code VRL*-*S**/Ex-NAMUR/MK...
Housing data Dimensions See the section ”Dimensions for VHM Titan“ Protection class IP 64 Material (Al Mg Si 1) EN AW-6082 Weight 125 g Max. surface temperature T4 … T6 = 80°C (176°F) Ambient temperature -20°C … 50°C (-4°F … 122°F) Seals Coil encapsulating 2K-Epoxy...
SUMMARY OF THE SAFETY-RELATED TECHNICAL DATA PICK-UP-SYSTEMS TYPE: V*L*-*S**/EX-NAMUR, V*L*-*S**/EX-MK IECEx BVS 23 .0024X; BVS 23 ATEX E035X; FM23US0010X II 1G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga IS CL1; Div 1; GRPS A,B,C,D; T4 . . . T 6 Ui = 12 .5 V Ii = 35mA Pi = 60mW Li = 66 .3μH...
CERTIFICATE OF NON-OBJECTION SAFETY DECLARATION FOR RETURN DELIVERIES (CERTIFICATE OF NON-OBJECTION) Last revised: 10/2021 Please reply to info @ vse-flow.com Flow meters, for which this certificate of conformity has not been completed and signed, cannot be inspected or repaired for safety reasons and will be returned unchecked at your expense. Article number Quantity Reason for return...
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SAFETY DECLARATION FOR RETURN DELIVERIES (CERTIFICATE OF NON-OBJECTION) Please reply to info @ vse-flow.com The undersigned assures that the above information is correct and complete and the shipping is carried out according to legal regulations. The undersigned is liable for all damages which arise as a result of the non-marked decontamination of the returned flow meter.
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