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.
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.
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. ➢...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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 ○...
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...
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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.
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.
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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.
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)
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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.
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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...
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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.
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F.W Version Information (7) F.W S/N actual value DATE...
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: ➢...
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.
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◼ 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.
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◼ 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.
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...
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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...
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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...
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