“FLC-UFL field wiring guide” (article number 81503845). Introduction This document provides essential safety information for the installation, of the FLC-UFL series ultrasonic flow meter. It contains information for correct installation of this product. It also contains important instructions to prevent accidents and serious damage during installation, commissioning and operation.
1. About this document 1. About this document 1.1 Contents This manual contains several sections, covering various aspects for proper installation and operation of the FLC-UFL series flow meter. Introduction ■ Chapter 1: This chapter ■ Chapter 2: Safety instructions ■...
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When using the FLC-UFL series flow meter in outdoor conditions where ice and snow could build up on the flow meter, the FLC-UFL series flow meter is considered part of the piping system and sufficient construction is provided to support the FLC-UFL series flow meter.
These safety instructions are applicable for the FLC-UFL series ultrasonic flow meter installations in hazardous areas. The FLC-UFL series flow meter is suitable for use in pressurised lines within the design conditions specified on the flow meter's nameplate. DANGER: EXPLOSION HAZARD! Do not change or alter any components of the flow meter.
130 °C [266 °F] 2.6 Operation in explosive atmospheres The FLC-UFL series flow meter is suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. It is designed to be installed in non-hazardous areas classified as zone 0 (gases, vapours, mists). The equipment protection level (EPL) is Ga. For North America the product is suitable for Class 1, Division 1, gas Groups A ...
All products manufactured by Euromisure are compliant with the relevant aspects of the RoHS directive. 2.8 Connection of the FLC-UFL series flow meter Refer to drawing 81500909 (control drawing ATEX/IECEx) or drawing 81511060 (control drawing cQPSus, cl.1, div. 1) for electrical parameters.
Only interconnect approved pressure and temperature sensors. Maximum cable length to the sensors may not exceed 2 m (6.7 ft). The FLC-UFL series flow meter, when fitted with the P/T option board is designed to operate with bridge-type pressure sensors and platinum RTD temperature sensors.
Ex e certified and provide minimum IP54 protection for service temperatures up to 80 °C [176 °F]. 2.10 Cleaning Only clean the FLC-UFL series ultrasonic flow meter with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents for cleaning. 2.11 Installation, operation and maintenance...
2.13 Marking The SPU has a permanently affixed stainless steel plate with relevant explosion safety information engraved, examples are shown hereafter. 2.13.1 ATEX/IECEx Ex i zone 0 certification 2.13.2 cQPSus Ex i WIKA additional instructions, ultrasonic flow meter model FLC-UFL.
3. Installation and wiring 3. Installation and wiring The FLC-UFL series flow meter can be equipped with a variety of option boards. Make sure to identify which option board is installed in your specific flow meter. The option boards can be identified by the electronics assembly part number label on the SPU's permanently affixed stainless steel plate –...
Select and install the glands according to all applicable requirements, like those stated in: National and local regulations ■ The FLC-UFL series flow meter documentation and on the SPU label ■ The control drawing ■ The specifications of the user wiring ■...
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If your FLC-UFL series flow meter is cQPSus certified (refer to the SPU label), the following special remarks are also applicable: Installations shall comply with the relevant requirements of the latest edition of the ■...
D2_A, D2_B In type of protection intrinsic safety, with the following maximum values: = 15 V ■ = 250 mW ■ = 100 mA ■ = 0.03 μF ■ = 0.02 mH ■ WIKA additional instructions, ultrasonic flow meter model FLC-UFL.
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D3_A, D3_B In type of protection intrinsic safety, with the following maximum values: = 15.5 V ■ = 250 mW ■ = 100 mA ■ = 0.03 μF ■ = 0.02 mH ■ WIKA additional instructions, ultrasonic flow meter model FLC-UFL...
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D3_A, D3_B In type of protection intrinsic safety, with the following maximum values: = 15 V ■ = 250 mW ■ = 100 mA ■ = 0.03 μF ■ = 0.02 mH ■ WIKA additional instructions, ultrasonic flow meter model FLC-UFL.
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In type of protection intrinsic safety, with the following maximum values: = 4.12 V = 4.2 V = 670 mW = 250 mW = 150 mA = 250 mA = 20 μF = negligible WIKA additional instructions, ultrasonic flow meter model FLC-UFL...
4.1 Zone 0 / class 1, division 1 control drawings Refer to the following control drawings: ATEX / IECEx ■ ▶ 81500909 control drawing ATEX/IECEx cQPSus ■ ▶ 81511060 control drawing cQPSus WIKA additional instructions, ultrasonic flow meter model FLC-UFL.
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