Elster 6 Series Bedienungsanleitung

73023467_B_EN

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Operation and Maintenance

UFM Series 6

Q.Sonic-plus

Elster GmbH

Steinern Strasse 19-21

D - 55252 Mainz-Kastel, Germany

Tel.:

+49 6134 6050

Fax:

+49 6134 605 566

E-Mail:

[email protected]

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Operation and Maintenance

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Q.Sonic-plus

Contents

1General Information 6

1.1 About these Instructions 6

1.2 Limitation of Liability 7

2Text Labelling 8

2.1 Presentation of Safety and Risk Instructions 8

2.1.1 Paragraph Formats 9

2.1.2 Character Formats 10

2.1.3 Abbreviations 11

3Ultrasonic Flow Meter Series 6 12

3.1 General 12

3.2 Applicable Standards 13

3.3 Configuration 13

3.4 Calibration 14

4Theory of Operation 15

4.1 Flow Velocity Measurement 15

4.2 Correction after Calibration 16

4.3 Volume Flow at Line Conditions 17

5System Description 18

5.1 Flow Cell 18

5.2 Signal Processing Unit 19

5.3 Transducers 20

5.4 Flow Cell Pressure Sensor (Optional) 21

5.5 Flow Cell Temperature Sensor 21

5.6 Labels and Nameplates 22

5.6.1 ATEX Certified 23

5.6.2 IECEx Certified 23

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5.6.3 FM Certified 24

5.6.4 CSA Certified 25

5.7 Sealing 26

5.7.1 Main Plate 26

5.7.2 SPU 26

6Installation and Commissioning 29

6.1 Introduction 29

6.2 Flow Cell Installation Requirements 29

6.2.1 Installing a Meter in the Pipeline 29

6.2.2 Testing Installation 30

6.3 Wiring Instructions 31

6.4 SPU Configuration 31

6.5 Cold Commissioning 31

6.6 Hot Commissioning 32

7Operation 33

7.1 LED at Display 33

7.2 Front Panel and Touch Display 35

7.3 Basic Display 36

7.4 Home Screen 37

7.5 Diagnostics 42

7.6 Info 48

8Maintenance 50

8.1 Collecting Data 50

8.2 Inspection of Measured Data 50

8.2.1 Sample Rate 50

8.2.2 Performance 51

8.2.3 Velocity of Sound 51

8.2.4 Gas Velocity (Zero Flow Measurement) 51

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8.2.5 Presentation of AGC-Levels and AGC-Limits 52

8.2.6 Swirl Angle 52

8.3 Exchanging Components 53

8.3.1 Pressure Sensors Exchange 53

8.3.2 Temperature Sensors Exchange 54

8.3.3 Transducer Exchange 54

8.3.4 SPU Exchange 55

9Verifying Software Versions 57

9.1 Verifying the Components with their Checksums 57

9.2 Verifying the Software Status of the Parameter Build Up 58

9.3 Display Test 59

9.4 Checking Errors and Warnings 59

9.5 PC Software Package 60

10 User Rights / Login 61

11 Shipping and Storage 62

12 MID Requirements 63

12.1 General 63

12.2 EC Declaration of Conformity 63

12.3 Sealing 64

12.4 Calibration 64

12.5 Installation Requirements 64

13 Index 65

Appendix I –References 67

General Information

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Operation and Maintenance

UFM Series 6

Q.Sonic-plus

1 General Information

1.1 About these Instructions

This manual is a complete guide to the operation and maintenance of an

Ultrasonic Flow Meter (UFM) Series 6 Q.Sonicplus meter. This manual

together with the UFM Series 6 Safety Instructions and UFM Series 6 Wiring

Instructions provide essential information for safe use in compliance with

and insofar applicable:

European Directives (e.g. ATEX, PED, EMC, MID).

International IECEx standards.

North American FM Approvals standards.

Canadian CSA standards.

This manual explains how to verify which certifications your flow meter

complies with, based on the labelling from the ultrasonic flow meter. The

manual also contains important instructions to prevent accidents and serious

damage before start-up, during operation, and to maintain trouble-free

operation in the safest possible way throughout the entire lifespan of the

device. Before using the product read this manual carefully, familiarise

yourself with the operation of the product, and strictly follow the instructions.

If you have any questions, or need further details on specific matters

concerning this product, please do not hesitate to contact one of our staff

members by email at info@elster-instromet.com (or see more contact

information on page 2).

Important!

It is required to read and understand all other documentation of

your meter.

Please see Appendix I –References on page 67 for a

complete list of resources. Additionally, you may look online

at http://www.docuthek.com/.

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1.2 Limitation of Liability

This manual is based on the latest information available. It is provided

subject to alterations. We reserve the right to change the construction and/or

configuration of our products at any time without obligation to update

previously shipped equipment.

The warranty provisions stipulated in the manufacturer's Terms of Delivery

are applicable to the product. The manufacturer shall have no obligation in

the event that:

Repair or replacement of equipment or parts is required through

normal wear and tear, or by necessity in whole or part by

catastrophe, or the fault or negligence of the purchaser;

The equipment, or parts, have been maintained or repaired by

someone other than an authorized representative of the

manufacturer, or have been modified in any manner without prior

express written permission of the manufacturer;

Non-original parts are used;

Equipment is used improperly, incorrectly, carelessly or not in line

with its nature and/or purpose;

Use of this product with unauthorized equipment or peripherals,

including, but not necessarily limited to, cables, testing equipment,

computers, voltage, etc.

The manufacturer is not responsible for the incidental or consequential

damages resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranties,

including damage to property, and to the extent permitted by law, damage

for personal injury.

Read through this Operation and Maintenance manual carefully

before beginning any work.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for loss and malfunctions

that result from non-compliance with these instructions.

Text Labelling

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We reserve the right to make technical changes within the scope of im-

proving performance characteristics and continuous development of the

device.

Current warranty conditions in the General Terms and Conditions are

available on our website:

http://www.elster-instromet.com/en/general-terms-of-business

2 Text Labelling

This manual employs consistent visual cues and standard text formats to

help you easily locate and interpret information. This information will help

you quickly identify relevant content.

2.1 Presentation of Safety and Risk Instructions

Hazard Warnings

Hazard warnings indicate hazardous situations which may result in material

damage and bodily harm or even death if disregarded. Hazard warnings are

described below:

Safety Instructions

Safety instructions include notes and information which if disregarded may

lead to functions not working correctly or not working at all. Safety

instructions are described below:

DANGER WORD!

Type of danger / consequences in case of non-compliance

Avoiding danger

Safety instruction (optional)

Safety instruction text

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Tips and Recommendations

Tips include notes and information that make it easier for the user. Tips are

described below:

2.1.1 Paragraph Formats

►This triangle prompts you for an action.

This character will show you the immediate result of your action.

Example

Heading (optional)

Hint text

Multi-row examples are marked by two continuous blue lines and the

keyword “Example”.

Text Labelling

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2.1.2 Character Formats

Example

Use

See Chapter 5 System

Description (p.18)

References to additional information are

marked with an arrow. If the arrow refers to

information within the document, these

references are formatted as hyperlinks in blue

font. You can go directly to the corresponding

section by clicking on the blue text.

www.docuthek.com

Links (Hyperlink). Click to open in a browser.

Seen on the meter screen itself; this shows a

hyperlink within the meter software. You must

highlight the hyperlink before it will open the

next screen.

The hyperlink (shown above) has been

highlighted. Press the button on the

touch screen (or PC) to open the new

window. Ex: Open the Info section.

Table 1: Character formats

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