A.9 ENTERING TARIFF LIMITS................27 A.10 ENERGY CALCULATION AND k-FACTOR...........29 A.11 CALCULATION....................32 A.11.1 FLOW CALCULATION ..................32 A.11.2 POWER CALCULATION..................33 A.12 RESET FUNCTIONS ..................33 A.13 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS................34 Page 2 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
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C.4.6 SIGNAL OUTPUT FOR PULSE TESTING APPARATUS........53 C.4.7 APPLICATION OF PULSE TESTING APPARATUS..........53 C.4.8 CONNECTING THE PULSE TESTING APPARATUS ........54 D.1 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................55 E.1 DISPOSING OF ENERGY METERS ..............56 Page 3 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
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® MULTICAL III is no exception, particularly with regards to technical finesse. With this Technical Description, Kamstrup A/S describes in detail all technical aspects of ® MULTICAL III and ULTRAFLOW II for heating engineers, plumbers, technicians, dealers and other interested parties.
The integrator can be connected to either mechanical or static flow meters, and functions via a universal bracket as both a compact and wall-mounted energy meter. Using Kamstrup’s 144 x 192 mm panel bracket, it is also possible to fit ®...
2½ minutes after the key has been activated. *) Either peak power or peak flow is displayed, depending on the configuration. Page 6 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
1 second intervals. If a fault occurs in the integrator, one or more of the fields will light constantly. Page 7 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
Changing this data, however, requires that a link be soldered prior to programming, as this data is legal measuring data. Kamstrup’s data acquisition head, type 66-99-102, can be connected to both Kamstrup’s hand-held terminal, MULTITERM III, and a standard IBM-compatible computer with Windows 3.1 or a more recent edition.
Block Check Character Line Feed Carriage Return ASCII characters Separates values and units ® -> Data string to MULTICAL ® <- Data string from MULTICAL Page 9 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
Data cable with built-in RS-232 Data cable with built-in RS-232 adapter in D-Sub housing, supplied adapter in D-Sub housing, supplied with 3-pole mini jack plug with uninsulated connections. Page 11 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
A.3.1 EXTERNAL DATA ACQUISITION PLUG ® Kamstrup’s data acquisition plug for external use can be connected to MULTICAL III in the following manner: This type of connection is used together with MULTITERM II, and renders the data ® acquisition features of MULTICAL III compatible with MULTICAL II integrators already installed, type 65-C, 65-D, 65-E and 65-M.
III’s clamps 10 and 11, as above. The transistor’s leak current must not exceed 1 µA when OFF. U when ON must not exceed 0.8 V DC. Page 13 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
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® Flow meters with active output supplied by MULTICAL This connection is used for Kamstrup’s ULTRAFLOW II and Kamstrup’s pick-ups for vane-wheel meters. The power consumption in these units is exceedingly low and perfectly suited to the lifetime expectancy of battery- ®...
Example (CCC=119): 1 kWh/imp and 0.01 m /imp. NB.: The pulse outputs are only active when both FF and GG are “00”. See ch. 7.6 Page 15 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
Meters with switch and transistor outputs can be connected, provided that the earth current in the output is lower 1µA. Please refer to section A7.6 for programming of the pulse inputs. Page 16 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
Compact meter with ULTRAFLOW II *) Delivery code (Country code) *) ULTRAFLOW II type must be stated separately (please refer to data sheet No. E20 499) Page 17 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
-Prog, Config and Data ® The many functions in MULTICAL III are determined via programming - done by either Kamstrup, your local distributor or the Board/Works. Programming is divided into three groups: PROG, CONFIG and DATA. DATA CLOCK AND TARIFF SETUP CONFIG DISPLAY SETUP ETC.
1st April (04.01). CUSTOMER ID NO. VARIABLE The customer Identification No. can consist of max. 11 digits. Page 23 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
Two tariff conditions, TL2 and TL3, which are always used in the same tariff type, are connected to each tariff function. I.e. it is not possible to “mix” two tariff types. Page 24 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
Accumulation in TA2 and main register ∆t < TL3 Accumulation in TA3 and main register During data set-up TL3 must, naturally, always be lower than TL2. Page 25 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
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TA3. Actual bonus figure )/100 + ∑ t Bonus figure current month (∑ t )/n x 100 Page 26 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
® composed, which cover the complete temperature range of MULTICAL III without interpolation. The measuring unit of the k-factors included is [MJ/m x °C] Page 29 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
The average time can be configured from 1 - 120 minutes using a hand terminal or a computer. Page 32 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
When reading monthly data, the stored monthly peak power values can be used as statistic overview for the heat supplier. MULTICAL III can be programmed to display and store either peak flow or peak power. A.12 RESET FUNCTIONS ®...
See section C3 for measure- ments for the larger meters in the ULTRAFLOW II series. ® Compact mounted MULTICAL III with ULTRAFLOW II ® MULTICAL III front measurements Page 34 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
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® ® Wall-mounted MULTICAL Panel-mounted MULTICAL III, from the side from the side ® Panel-mounted MULTICAL III, front view Page 35 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
/h, 10,000 pulses would be sent, which indicates 10 energy integrations or 100 litres. This means the accumulated Quick figure is most important for commissioning. Page 36 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
FET, is not suitable, ® because the measuring power of MULTICAL III is intermittant (pulsing). Page 37 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
Greater Ohm change per degree centigrade gives better accuracy in the calculator's analogue/digital converter. • The temperature probes can be matched as a pair with greater accuracy. Page 40 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
Kamstrup check the deviation of temperature probes by first immersing them in a thermostatically controlled bath at 40°C. They are then split up into 50 groups, de- termined by the deviation at this temperature.
Brass sensor pockets can be used up to a plant pressure of PN16, with a plant pressure of PN25 sensor pockets in stainless steel are recommended. Page 42 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
This probe also comprises a 3.5 mm diameter, 2-wire silicone cable. The sensor tube is made of stainless steel and has a diameter of 4 mm at its end. Page 43 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
If the cable is too long, the excess can be rolled up and secured with cable strips. If after careful consideration, you decide to shorten the cable, please note that both cables must have exactly the same length. Page 44 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
The internal construction of Ultraflow II is simple ensuring reliable operation. The transducers send signals to each other through the measuring pipe via reflectors. Reflectors Page 45 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
Reference measurement of minimum water flow The time difference corresponding to minimum flow is simulated and the result is taken to correct the measurement circuit. Page 46 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
As mentioned previously, ULTRAFLOW II is especially designed for MULTICAL II ® and MULTICAL III heat meters from Kamstrup. As a consequence the output circuit is designed for minimal power consumption and optimal immunity to interference. The output circuit should be able to manage a pulse frequency up to 128 Hz, that however only occurs when the water flow is higher than the meter’s...
CEN short direct temperature probes, that complies with the mechanical requirements of prEN 1434-2. Gasket ULTRAFLOW II is supplied with mounted screw-joint and gasket. Page 48 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
3 to 5 x DN at a minimum. When mounting ULTRAFLOW II the mounting angle must be considered. The limitations appear on the installation instructions for ULTRAFLOW II. Page 50 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
In order to obtain correct flow measurement, commissioning must take at least 2 minutes. • Vacuum protection ULTRAFLOW II should not be exposed to vacuum. Page 51 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
When the Hold-signal is removed, (Low level added to input) the counter is automatically reset and new counting starts. The counter can also be reset via the right key on the front panel. Page 52 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
• Flying start-stop of flow meter using the built-in counter controlled from external equipment (Sample hold). • Flying start-stop of flow meter using the pulse output controlled from external equipment (Sample hold). Page 53 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
ULTRAFLOW II connected directly to the Pulse testing apparatus through a connector. Connection to external equipment Connection of pulse testing apparatus to external equipment Page 54 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
(e.g. sensor pockets as possible MWh) slightly too low Heat dissipation Insulate sensor pockets Sensor pockets too short Replace with longer pockets Page 55 Kamstrup A/S, DK-8660 Skanderborg MULTICAL III & ULTRAFLOW II, Technical Description, 5810-133 GB/97.05/Rev. D1...
• DISPOSAL BY THE SUPPLIER Kamstrup are willing to dispose of worn.out energy meters (Multical III and Ulftraflow II) in an environmentally safe manner, according to previous agreement. The disposal arrangement is free of charge to the customer, who only pays for the transportation to Kamstrup A/S.
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