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FineTek EPV Operation Manual

Vortex flowmeter

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EPV Vortex Flowmeter
FinkTek Co., Ltd.
No.16, Tzuchiang St., Tucheng Industrial Park, New Taipei
City 23678 Tel: 886-2-22696789
Website:
http://www.fine-tek.com
Operation Manual
Fax: 886-2-22686682
E-mail:info@fine-tek.com
08-EPV-B1-EK,12/06/2024

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  • Page 1 EPV Vortex Flowmeter Operation Manual FinkTek Co., Ltd. No.16, Tzuchiang St., Tucheng Industrial Park, New Taipei City 23678 Tel: 886-2-22696789 Fax: 886-2-22686682 Website: http://www.fine-tek.com E-mail:info@fine-tek.com 08-EPV-B1-EK,12/06/2024...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Reading Labels ....................... 1 2. Product Warranty ......................2 2.1 New Product Warranty ....................2 2.2 Repair Warranty ......................2 2.3 Service Network ......................3 3. Product Inspection ......................4 3.1 Check Content ......................4 3.2 Safety Inspection ....................... 4 3.3 Moving And Carrying ....................
  • Page 3: Reading Labels

    1. Reading Labels Thanks for purchasing FineTek’s Product. This operation manual describes the product features, working principles, operation and maintenance methods. It makes the user fully understand how to use the product correctly, so as to prevent dangerous situations such as device damage or operator injury.
  • Page 4: Product Warranty

    2. Product Warranty 2.1 New Product Warranty ➢ We don’t charge for the inspection, part/s and repair for the product of the company that has a defect within 12 months from the delivery date and meets the warranty terms. ➢ If the product defect is not due to human error during its transportation, user may change to a new unit from the company within 7 days from delivery date.
  • Page 5: Service Network

    Zhuanqiao Township, Minhang automation +86 021-64907260 +86 021-6490-7276 District, Co., Ltd. (China) Shanghai City 201109 FineTek Pte Ltd. 37 Kaki Bukit Place, Level 4 +65 6452-6340 +65 6734-1878 (Singapore Branch) Singapore 416215 Bei den Kämpen 26 FineTek GmbH +49 (0) 4185 8083 0...
  • Page 6: Product Inspection

    3. Product Inspection 3.1 Check Content ➢ Vortex Flowmeter 1 set ➢ User Manual 1 copy ➢ Product inspection list 1 copy 3.2 Safety Inspection ➢ Check the external package for deformations or damage before opening it; take photo(s) as evidence for possible compensation. ➢...
  • Page 7: Product Features

    4. Product Features 4.1 Product Features ➢ 7~30Vdc power supply ➢ No movable mechanical parts, durable industrial design, high reliability. ➢ Measures volumetric flow of three types: liquids, gases, and steam. ➢ Temperature and pressure compensation functions can be performed through internal temperature transducers and external pressure gauges.
  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    5. Product Specifications 5.1 Specifications Measuring techniques Vortex street measurement method Measurement mediums Liquid / Gas / Steam (Note1) Pipe dimensions DN25、DN40、DN50、DN65、DN80、DN100 Upper limit of liquid flow velocity:10m/s; Flow range (Note2) Upper limit of gas and steam flow velocity:80m/s Liquids: ±1% Gases and steam:±1%(Flow velocity≤35m/s);...
  • Page 9: Measurable Water Flow Range

    5.2 Measurable water flow range Guaranteed precision flow rates (M³/h) Pipe diameter Lowest Highest 14.1 Note: When water is at 15 ˚C, 1 atm , P=1000 kg/m 5.3 Measurable air flow range Guaranteed precision flow rates (M³/h) Pipe diameter Lowest Highest 21.7 32.8...
  • Page 10: Exterior Specifications

    5.5 Exterior Specifications Code Flange specifications JIS 10K 378.5 JIS 20K 378.5 JIS 40K DN25 ANSI 150 107.95 79.38 15.88 370.0 ANSI 300 123.83 88.9 19.05 377.9 DIN PN16 373.5 DIN PN40 373.5 JIS 10K 386.5 JIS 20K 386.5 JIS 40K 396.5 DN40 ANSI 150...
  • Page 11: Order Descriptions

    5.6 Order descriptions...
  • Page 12: Wiring Instructions

    5.7 Wiring Instructions 5.7.1 Electrical specifications Input voltage: 10.5~24VDC Input current: 300mA @12VDC ; 150mA @24VDC 5.7.2 Electrical Specifications Pay attention to the following safety prompts before use. Wiring is only permitted when the vortex flowmeter is in power interrupted mode. DC power RS485 Pressure gauge Pulse output 4-20mA output...
  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    6. Installation Instructions For detailed operating instructions and methods, please refer to the instructions below: ➢ There are provisions for flowmeter design, testing, and power supply. Users must strictly follow the instructions to ensure that the flowmeter operates safely and normally. Environmental safety The user must comply with the following requirements to safeguard their physical safety and the safety of the equipment.
  • Page 14: Installation Position

    Installation position Notes for basic installation: ➢ The vortex flowmeter should be installed in the same direction as the fluid. ➢ When installing, select a pipe location that produces less vibration. If necessary, mount a pipe support. ➢ Do not install the transducer in the pipeline connection area or in a pipe area with a welded gap.
  • Page 15 6.4.2 Air/steam measurement To prevent condensation in the tube during air/steam measurement, place the flowmeter high and away from water. Remember to drain the pipe. 6.4.3 The external pressure gauge should be installed between 2D and 7D distance downstream. Side pressure position...
  • Page 16 6.4.4 Straight pipe segment requirements Divergent pipe Pipe expansion: Upstream straight pipe segment≧15D Downstream straight pipe segment≧5D Convergent pipe Pipe contraction Upstream straight pipe segment ≧15D Downstream straight pipe segment ≧5D Bending pipe: Bending pipe The upstream is based on the number of bending pipes, the upstream straight pipe segment ≧20D×N...
  • Page 17 Change of installation direction 6.5.1 Transmitter direction adjustments (1) Because the vortex flowmeter should be installed in accordance with the fluid direction, the transmitter direction can be adjusted as needed. First, turn off the power to the flowmeter. ① Transmitter (2) As illustrated, unscrew the ②...
  • Page 18: Description Of Parameter Functions

    7. Description Of Parameter Functions 7.1 Menu process setting 7.2 Introduction of the display interface ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Medium temperature Instantaneous flow ○ ○ Operating key Instantaneous flow ○ Pressure of medium (is not displayed unit/time ○...
  • Page 19: Functional Process Setting

    7.2.1 Description of the key functions Parameter Setting Interface Main Screen Numeric Edit Mode Push key Menu Mode Read Only List Edit Mode Enter menu Enter (press and hold) Enter (press and hold) Enter submenu “Left” arrow key ← Go back Go back Go back Menu item...
  • Page 20 7.3.3 Instantaneous flow unit setting Fl Flow rate = Instantaneous flow unit + Instantaneous flow time unit (7.3.2) (7.3.3) In the basic setting screen, press to select the instantaneous flow unit. Long press to save. 7.3.4 Time unit for instantaneous flow setting Long press to save.
  • Page 21: Pressure Compensation Function Settings

    7.4 Pressure compensation function settings. Our vortex flowmeter includes a built-in temperature transducer and an external pressure gauge that can perform temperature and pressure compensation based on the fluid type. The temperature compensation function activates automatically depending on the fluid type, while the pressure compensation function is set based on the fluid type.
  • Page 22 7.4.2 Pressure compensation function-Automatic settings Detect the pipe pressure value through the external pressure gauge to perform automatic pressure compensation. Activate the pressure compensation function- Manual settings: (1) Activate the pressure compensation function-Automatic settings: Long press to save. (2) External pressure gauge setting: Press to select.
  • Page 23: Description Of Parameter Function Setting

    Description of parameter function setting Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Unit Factory Value Setting Range Description of function Device Tag number for customer-end 00001 00001 factory management Num (1.1) Meas Liquid Fluid Select the measured medium Type phase. Steam (1.2) Liter (Volume)
  • Page 24 Working pressure compensation is required for gas and superheated steam, but not for the rest. The manual settings have no Pressure Pressure Adj None pressure gauge; however, if the Adj Set None MANUAL working pressure is known, simply (2.4) (2.4.1) AUTO enter the working pressure setting value.
  • Page 25 Total Set the starting value of the total Flow Init flow Flow Total Unit 000000000~999999999 Value (Operation commences only after (2.7) clearing the total flow) Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Unit Factory Value Setting Range Description of function Output the mean value of the Damping second(s) 1~60...
  • Page 26 Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Unit Factory Value Setting Range Description of function English Language The system will display the English Traditional Chinese (5.1) desired language. Simplified Chinese flow rate Temperature measurement value Pressure measurement value System Actual vortex frequency value Parameter For information reading only.
  • Page 27 F.W Version Information (7) F.W S/N actual value DATE...
  • Page 28: Transportation Requirements

    8. Transportation Requirements 8.1 Transportation requirements To avoid product damage during transportation, please keep the packaging intact until it reaches the installation site, as it was during the manufacturer’s dispatch and forwarding. During storage, the storeroom should meet the following requirements: ➢...
  • Page 29: Error Message And Troubleshooting

    10. Error message And Troubleshooting If the flowmeter malfunctions and cannot meet the precision requirements, please try to rule out the problem using the table descriptions below. Problem Check Troubleshooting ◼ Determine whether the fluid’s ◼ Change the direction of the flow direction and the flowmeter flowmeter installation.
  • Page 30 ◼ Activation of pressure compensation is not required for liquids. ◼ Activation of pressure compensation is required for air. ◼ Determine whether the pressure ◼ Activation of pressure compensation function selection compensation is not required if is correct. the steam used is saturated steam.
  • Page 31 ◼ Exclude abnormalities to ensure ◼ Check to ensure the power, that the flowmeter receives a ◼ There is no screen switch, fuse, and other power proper power supply. image on the boot. supplies of the flowmeter are ◼ The flowmeter may be damaged. normal.
  • Page 32: Modbus Communication Protocol

    11. MODBUS Communication Protocol Address(Hex) Address(Dec) Variable Name Data Type Unit Range Definition Authority 0x1000 4096 gt_modbus_slave_fine_tek_id UINT 16 "IF" Read only(Header) 0x1001 4097 gt_modbus_slave_fine_tek_id UINT 16 "EN" Read only(Header) 0x1002 4098 gt_modbus_slave_fine_tek_id UINT 16 "T -" Read only(Header) 0x1003 4099 gt_modbus_slave_fine_tek_id UINT 16...
  • Page 33 Addre ss(He x) Addre ss(De c) Variable Name Data Type Unit Range De finition Authority Device T ag Num (1.1) 0x1082 4226 PFC_T AG_NUM UINT 16 1 ~ 65535 Read /Write 0: Liquid Meas Fluid T ype (1.2) 0x1083 4227 PFC_MAT ERIAL UINT 16 1: Gas...
  • Page 34 Addre ss(He x) Addre ss(De c) Variable Name Data Type Unit Range De finition Authority 0x10B8 4280 Flow Span (1.5) PFC_FLOW_SPAN_MULT FLOAT 32 Flow Rate Unit 0.01 ~ 9999999.99 Read /Write 0x10B9 4281 0x10BA 4282 K-Factor (2.1) PFC_BASIC_SET _K_FACT OR FLOAT 32 0.0001 ~999.9999 Read /Write...
  • Page 35: Appendices

    12. Appendices 12.1 Table of density of saturated steam...
  • Page 37: Table Of Density Of Superheated Steam

    12.2 Table of density of superheated steam...