1. Scope of delivery 1 Scope of delivery • VD 520 flow sensor with integrated measuring section • Calibration certificate • These operating instructions 2 Type plate 1 - Manufacturer info 2 - Sensor name 3 - Order number, serial number, production date...
4. Intended use 4 Intended use The VD 520 flow sensor is a measuring probe for measuring the flow and consumption of gaseous fluids (air, nitrogen, etc.) in pipelines (dynamic pressure/differential pressure measurement). Areas of application: Directly after the compressor (wet side), at high temperatures (up to 180 °C) and/or fast processes (approx.
▶ Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Potentially dangerous situation! ▶ Non-compliance may result in moderate to minor injuries. NOTE Potentially dangerous situation! ▶ Failure to observe may result in damage to property. VD 520 EN V1.00...
Duties of the system installer: The system installer is responsible for the safety of the system in which the VD 520 is installed. Pay particular attention to the technical data and ambient conditions (chapter 8) as well as the information on the electrical connection and prescribed connection cables (chapter 11).
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Risk of burns due to hot sensor shaft. Hot air/gas/gas mixtures in the pipe can heat or warm up the sensor shaft of the flow sensor. Only touch the sensor shaft when it has cooled down. Use protective gloves if necessary. VD 520 EN V1.00...
DE: Disposal code according to the Waste Catalogue Ordinance (AVV) 16 02 14, electrical and electronic devices and their components. VD 520 EN V1.00...
7. Product information 7 Product information 7.1 Product features The VD 520 flow sensor is a consumption meter for gaseous fluids (air, nitrogen, etc.). Advantages ● Integrated display with indication of flow rate, consumption, speed, temperature and pressure ● Units freely selectable: m³/h, m³/min, l/min, l/s, kg/h, kg/min, kg/s, cfm, bar, psi, °C or °F...
Electrical connection Protection class IP 65 * based on ISO 1217 with 1000 mbar / 14.50 psi at 20 °C / 68 °F v. M. = from measured value | v. E. = from final value VD 520 EN V1.00...
9. Installation preparations 9 Installation preparations 9.1 Positioning the flow sensor ● To ensure precise measurement results, the VD 520 must be installed correctly in the pipe. ● Only use correctly dimensioned seals that are suitable for the flow medium.
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T-piece 2 bends á 90° 20 x D 5 x D in one plane 2 bends á 90° 3-dimensional change of 35 x D 5 x D direction Shut-off valve 45 x D 5 x D VD 520 EN V1.00...
Installation by the customer is only permitted when the system is depressurized • Check whether the VD 520 is correctly installed in the measuring section, the flow direction arrow must point in the correct direction. >>> Flow >>> >>> Flow >>>...
If no connecting cable/pulse cable M 12 connector plug has been ordered, the sensor sor is Rear view supplied with M12 connectors. The (terminal side) user can connect the signals as shown in the connection diagram. VD 520 EN V1.00...
- Connector B (M12 X-coded 8-pin) Connector plug B Connection cable M12 X-coded 8-pin M12 X-coded to RJ45 Data lines: 1,2 and 3,4 PoE lines: 5.6 and 7.8 M12 x 1 Connection cable: Cat 6. *PoE: Power over Ethernet VD 520 EN V1.00...
1. Ensure that the flow sensor is connected correctly. 2. After connecting the power supply (initial start or after a reset) reset), the VD 520 flow sensor switches on and performs a device initialization approx. 2...3 seconds. 12.2 Zero point adjustment The VD 520 flow sensor measures the flow velocity (differential pressure principle) in the middle of the pipe.
13 Operation VD 520 13 Operation VD 520 Note: Only for version with display "OK" ( ) "Up" ( The VA 500 is operated using the two capacitive buttons Up ) and Enter Information or changes can be made in all fields with a white background; the selection for input is indicated by a yellow background color.
Operation 13.1 Main menu (Home) 13.1.1 Initialization After switching on the VD 520, initialization takes place, see right, followed by the main menu. Flow sensor 13.2 Main menu after switching on en Gasart / S tatusm eld ung HW V ersio n Mo dbus ID S eiten-Nr.
">" button and then select with the "OK" button 13.3.1.1 Input pipe inside diameter Cannot be changed (locked) with VD 520, as it is matched to the measuring section supplied with the corresponding pipe diameter. VD 520 EN V1.00...
If the number of units cannot be displayed on a page, press the "<" button to go to the next page. Accept the selection by pressing the "OK" button twice. Procedure for all 4 measured variables is analogous VD 520 EN V1.00...
Press " " to increase the value by 1. Finish with "OK" and activate the next number position. Complete the entry by pressing the "OK" button The procedure for changing the reference temperature is the same. VD 520 EN V1.00...
12.2 "Zero point calibration". Zero point calibration must be performed under system pressure and without flow . Select the "Zero point" button and start calibration with "OK". Exit the menu with "Back" VD 520 EN V1.00...
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"Reset" resets the settings for button "Zero point" "Creep rate". Exit the menu with "Back" Select the menu item with the " " button and then select with the "OK" button. Exit the menu with "Back". VD 520 EN V1.00...
Operation 13.3.2 Modbus RTU 13.3.2.1 Setup The VD 520 flow sensor is equipped with an RS 485 interface (Modbus RTU). Before commissioning the sensor, the communication parameters • Modbus ID, baud rate, parity and stop bit must be set to enable communication with the Modbus master.
When reassembling, ensure that the housing seal is correctly seated, see also point 4.5. 13.3.3 Modbus TCP (optional) 13.3.3.1 Setup The VD 520 flow sensor is optionally equipped with a Modbus TCP interface (HW interface: M12 X-coded female connector). With this option, the sensor supports the Modbus TCP protocol for communication with SCADA systems.
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→ Settings→ Network IP Address computer can be set up and established here. Note: With DHCP activated, the sensor can be automatically integrated into an existing network without manual configuration. Accept the settings by clicking "Save". VD 520 EN V1.00...
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"OK" button. Change the values with the ">" button, accept values with the "OK" button. Proceed in the same way for "Sub network" and "Gateway". Accept the settings by clicking "Save". VD 520 EN V1.00...
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Possible formats are "ABCD" (Big Endian) and "CDAB" (Middle Endian) Save the changes using the "Save" button. Select and confirm with the ">" "OK" buttons. Reset to the default settings by pressing "Set default values" VD 520 EN V1.00...
1181 1180 Float Flow in cfm 1189 1188 Float Flow in Ncfm 1197 1196 Float Flow in kg/h 1205 1204 Float Flow in kg/min 1213 1212 Float Flow in kg/s 1221 1220 Float Flow in kW VD 520 EN V1.00...
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/ display Note: • For DS400 / DS 500 / hand-held devices - Modbus sensor data type "Data type R4-32" corresponds to "Data type float" • For additional/further Modbus values, see VA5xx_Modbus_RTU_TCP installation in the current version. VD 520 EN V1.00...
Table 1 Maximum flow rates for pulse output Entries of pulse values that do not allow a display for the measuring range end value are not permitted. Entries are discarded and an error message is displayed. VD 520 EN V1.00...
Settings→ Users. Language There are currently 4 integrated languages that can be selected using the ">" button. Activate the language by confirming with "OK" button. Exit the menu by selecting "Back" confirming with the "OK" button. VD 520 EN V1.00...
10 seconds. 13.3.6 Extended To do this, call up the operating menu → Settings Advanced during this period by pressing "OK". "Factory reset" button can be used to reset the sensor to the factory settings. VD 520 EN V1.00...
"OK" button. → Settings 4-20mA→ Channel 1 The 4-20 mA analog output of the VD 520 sensor can be set individually. It is possible to select the measured values 0.000 m³/h "Temperature", "Velocity" "Flow rate"...
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"OK" button Accept the entries with "Save", discard the changes Remark: with "Cancel". Default setting VD 520 for analog output is Channel 1:0...max. flow rate [m³/h] Press "Back" to switch to the settings menu. VD 520 EN V1.00...
Operation 13.3.8 VD 520 Info Settings→ Info Brief description of the sensor data including the calibration data. The calibration conditions can also be found under Details. 20.0°C 53.1 mm 24.0°C VD 520 EN V1.00...
M-Bus Baud rate Selection values are 2400, 4800 and button 9600 baud (delivery value = 2400). Accept the entries by clicking "Save", discard the changes by clicking "Cancel". Press "Back" to switch to the settings menu. VD 520 EN V1.00...
Value 3 with [unit]*: Gas temperature [°C] Value 4 with [unit]*: System pressure [bar] *All values can be changed / preset in production or changed / set on site using the CS Service Software (order no. 0554 2007) VD 520 EN V1.00...
13 Operation VD 520 14 Error messages 14.1 Error messages • Low Voltage If the supply voltage is less than 11V, the warning message "Low Voltage" is displayed. This means that the sensor can no longer work / measure properly and therefore no measured values for flow rate, consumption and speed are available.
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*** VA 520 *** *** VA 520 *** Not calibrated Pressure error Internal Error Internal Error Internal Error *** VA 520 *** deltaPressure error Internal Error Status messages: *** VA 520 *** Internal Error dP Range next cal. elapsed VD 520 EN V1.00...
15.declaration of conformity 15 Declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CS Instruments GmbH & Co KG Gewerbehof 14, 24955 Harrislee Declare under our sole responsibility that the product Declare under our sole responsibility that the product consumption/flow sensor...
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