If no average could be calculated over the complete storage interval, the value will be marked as invalid. S= Q= time= 94.0 s Q= If the displayed transducer distance is adjusted, press ENTER. Place the fastening shoe/ruler assembly on the pipe at the measuring point. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 14 Data Logger and Transmission of Data FLUXUS F60x The following data columns can be transmitted: Tab. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 95 FLUXUS F60x 13.5 13 Advanced Measuring Functions Cut-off Flow The cut-off flow is a lower limit for the flow velocity. 
spring end temperature probe protection plate insulation foam Fig. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 87 FLUXUS F60x 12.3 12 Displaying the Measured Values Adjustment of the Display During the measurement, the display can be adapted as to display two measured values simultaneously (one in each line of the display). A countdown with an acoustic signal will be started. This error message will be displayed if no complete parameter record is available. The voltage indicated on the power supply unit must not be exceeded. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 113 FLUXUS F60x 14.2.8 14 Data Logger and Transmission of Data Structure of the Data The header is transmitted at the beginning of the measurement. For the typical roughness of some materials see annex F.2. Bend the end of the tension strap back Position the temperature probe on the pipe (see Fig. : constants Y=M*X+N: linear function of the temperature Y=Polynom: y = k0 + k1 . The input of text is described in section 4.3. Press ENTER. 14 parameter records. All measuring channels and their absolute values can be used as input channels for the calculation. Press ENTER. This procedure takes a few seconds. Click on Save. Place the transducer between the rails (2). Use coupling foil or apply a bead of acoustic coupling compound along the center line of the contact surface of the transducers. A designation can have max. Select a user defined material/medium. 9.3 In case of great temperature differences, it is recommended to thermally insulate the temperature probe from the environment. 14.3) The measured values are transmitted afterwards. Really Delete? no >YESON,TAB Receive measuring values. Lining no >YESUSERMEAMEAA< B Y Z - . Press ENTER. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 The capacity is sufficient for the display and storing of the current parameter record. 7.16). Make sure that part (2) of the clasp is on top of part (1) (see Fig. For further measuring functions see chapter 13. 6.11: Connection of the input adapters UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 41 FLUXUS F60x 6 Installation of FLUXUS F601 T1/T3 P3P8 CH A COMM P2 T2/T4 P1 Output CH B DC-IN Input input adapter T4 T2 adapter for voltage and current inputs Fig. 7.2: Hanging of the transmitter 44 UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 7 Installation of FLUXUS F608 7.2.3 FLUXUS F60x Installation on a Pipe Attention! This signal can be deactivated (see section 14.1.3 in Acoustic Signal). Quant. Pull the tension strap firmly and engage it in the inner hooks of the clasp. 8.3: Installation of the transducers with magnetic fastening shoes 8.5 Installation of the Transducers with Portable Variofix Rail with Chains Normally, each transducer is mounted to its own Variofix rail. Position the temperature probe on the pipe (see Fig. Turn the screw on top of the fastening shoes by 90 to engage and lock its end in the groove on top of the inserted transducer. There must be no air pockets between pipe wall and contact surface of the transducer. Fix the cable gland by screwing the cap nut onto the basic part of the cable gland (see Fig. 13.1). The charging starts automatically. The storing of each measured value will be signaled acoustically. 7.16 or Fig. Address: Copyright 2022 PDFCOFFEE.COM. The storage mode does not affect the outputs. Storing is impossible. The life time of the battery can be derived by means of this value. Push the spring clip (10) over the transducer until the knurled screw (11) is positioned over the blind hole of the transducer. 8.4). Press ENTER. Selection of the totalizers for storing It is possible to store only the value of the totalizer that is currently displayed or one value for each flow direction. 9.4). 7.2.1 Observe the Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere (FLUXUS F608**-A2: see document SIFLUXUS_608, FLUXUS F608**-F2: see document SIFLUXUS_608F2). The current list item will be displayed in the lower line. A:PROFILE CORR. >NO< yes A:FLOW VELOCITY 2.60 m/s A:PROFILE CORR. NO >YESYESCH1< funct ch2 A B Select a calculation channel (Y or Z) in the program branch Parameter. The columns Q_POS and Q_NEG will not be created if the totalizers are deactivated. 90 Never change the transducer distance during the measurement! Discharge the battery completely: Remove the power supply unit from the transmitter. 9.11: Pins UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 10 Start-up of the Transmitter FLUXUS F60x 10 Start-up of the Transmitter 10.1 Switching on/off FLEXIM FLUXUS F60X-XXXXXXX >PARYESYESPARPAR< Measuring >MEA< Output Options >OPT< Special Funct. S= A:=54 mm! The LED "BATTERY" flashes green while charging. Screw the gasket ring side of the basic part into the housing of the power adapter. 14.1 Data Logger The following data will be stored: date time measuring point number pipe parameters medium parameters transducer data sound path (reflection or diagonal arrangement) transducer distance damping factor storage rate physical quantity unit of measurement measured values (physical quantity and input quantities) totalizer values (if the totalizers are activated) diagnostic values (if storing of diagnostic values is activated) In order to store the measured data, the data logger must be activated (see section 14.1.1). When the multiplexer switches to the next channel, the display is updated. To deactivate the automatic power off during discharging, start a measurement. The default value of 10 s is appropriate for normal flow conditions. 9.7). Press ENTER. Preparation and installation of the Variofix rail Adjustment of the Variofix rail to transducer width: - Loosen the 4 screws (1) for the adjustment of the rails (2) with a M8 wrench (see Fig. If sample is selected, the displayed measured value will be used for storing and online transmission of data. 9.6). The channel on which a measurement is being made is displayed in the upper line on the left. Installation of the Temperature Probe (Response Time 8 s) Fix the protection plate and the insulation foam to the temperature probe (see Fig. Ringbuffer off >ONSAMPLE< average Select the storage mode. Physic. 13.2. Press ENTER. Special Funct. Tab. They are defined in the unit of measurement of the physical quantity selected for the calculation channel. Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Select yes or no. Press ENTER. 7.5: Connections of the transmitter FLUXUS F608**-A2 Fig. Our partners will collect data and use cookies for ad personalization and measurement. The cut-off flow is set in Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Cut-off Flow. Libraries Extended Library Extended Library >OFF< on Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM tings\Libraries\Extended Library. 11.8 Detection of the Flow Direction The flow direction in the pipe can be detected with the help of the displayed volumetric flow rate in conjunction with the arrow on the transducers: The medium flows in the direction of the arrow if the displayed volumetric flow rate is positive (e.g. Tighten the tension belt by means of the ratchet. Press the chain tensioner (4) inside completely and push the ball chain (8) into the other groove (9) of the rail support. 7.8). Insert the cable into the housing. 9.3). Fix the transducer by tightening the knurled screw by hand (11). The expected sound speed is calculated on the basis of the medium parameters (medium selected in the program branch Parameter, temperature dependence, pressure dependence). Example: 114 With a storage interval of 1 s, 10 lines with "???" Press ENTER to return to the fine adjustment of the transducer distance (see section 11.6.1). Quant. Connect the leads of the output cable to the terminals of the output adapter (see Fig. Press ENTER. When delivered, the battery is charged approx. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 103 FLUXUS F60x 14 14 Data Logger and Transmission of Data Data Logger and Transmission of Data The transmitter has a data logger in which the measured values are stored during the measurement (see section 14.1). The storage interval should be at least equal to the number of activated measuring channels, e.g. Enter the new adjusted transducer distance. Example: \DATA A: \*MEASURE; B: \*MEASURE; Q_POS; Q_POS; Q_NEG; Q_NEG; In every storage interval, one data line per activated measuring channel is transmitted. Storing of the signal amplitude Store Amplitude off >ONONONon< off 14.1.4 Select off to deactivate the acoustic signal, on to activate it. Press ENTER. 9.4: FLEXIM clasp Note! 8 during the The value of the totalizer will be displayed in the upper line (here: the volume which has passed through the pipe at the measuring point in the positive flow direction after the activation of the totalizers). 8.1 FLUXUS F60x Observe the Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere (FLUXUS F608**-A2: see document SIFLUXUS_608, FLUXUS F608**-F2: see document SIFLUXUS_608F2). The columns Q_POS and Q_NEG will remain empty if the totalizers are deactivated. Adjust the transducer distance. Observe the Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere (FLUXUS F608**-A2: see document SIFLUXUS_608, FLUXUS F608**-F2: see document SIFLUXUS_608F2). Insert the ruler into the lateral slot of the fastening shoes. Quant. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 115 FLUXUS F60x 15 Working with Parameter Records 15 Working with Parameter Records 15.1 Introduction Parameter records are data sets that contain all information necessary to perform a certain measurement task: pipe parameters transducer parameters medium parameters output options Working with parameter records will make repeated measurement tasks easier and faster. : the channel is active : the channel is not active : the channel cannot be activated This display will not be indicated if the transmitter has only one measuring channel. The red point (a) on the connector must align with the red marking (b) on the socket (see Fig. The occupancy of the coefficient memory is displayed for a few seconds. info@pdfcoffee.com Place the tension strap around the temperature probe and the pipe. Push the cable through the cap nut, the compression part and the basic part of the cable gland (see Fig. T1/T3 P3P8 CH A COMM P2 T2/T4 P1 Output CH B DC-IN Input serial interface Fig. Press ENTER after each input. Press ENTER. 9.1: Connection of a temperature probe direct connection transmitter transmitter transmitter temperature probe extension cable temperature probe transmitter connection via extension cable (optional) For the pin assignment of the temperature probe and the extension cable see Tab. Cleaning of the Pipe Surface Remove rust, insulation material and loose paint to get a good thermal contact. The ambient temperature must be within the operating temperature range of the transmitter and the transducers (see annex C (FLUXUS F608**-A2) or D (FLUXUS F608**-F2)). Loosen the chain tensioners (4), but do not unscrew them completely. Also write down the medium temperature because the sound speed depends on the temperature. Fix the transducers with the plastic screws on the transducer cable side of the fastening shoes. Press ENTER. Install Material USER Material NOT FORMATTED ! 16 characters. Press The current charge state of the battery is displayed (here: 30 %). s Press BRK to return to the main menu. 7.5). UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 61 FLUXUS F60x 8 Installation of the Transducers Insert the ruler into the lateral slot of the fastening shoes. Measuring with Calculation Channels par >MEA< opt sf Measuring Select program branch Measuring. The default name for a user defined material/medium is USER MATERIAL N or USER MEDIUM N with N being an integer. Enter the missing parameters in the program branch Parameter.
Preparation of the Pipe The pipe has to be stable. The LED "BATTERY" lights green when charging is finished. The selected list item is displayed in capital letters and in angle brackets. Storage Rate Once per 10 sec. Observe the Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere (FLUXUS F608**-A2: see document SIFLUXUS_608, FLUXUS F608**-F2: see document SIFLUXUS_608F2). Overwrite no >YESPARNO< yes 15.4 Select program branch Parameter. Connection of a Temperature Input Temperature probes Pt100/Pt1000 (4-wire) can be connected to the inputs of the transmitter (optional) (see Fig. Repeat the steps if necessary. The measured values of the calculation channel (here: Y) will be valid if the measured values of at least one measuring channel (here A or B) are valid. Be careful not to stop a current measurement by inadvertently pressing key BRK! Fig. Lay the ball chain (8) around the pipe (if the pipe is vertical, start with the upper ball chain). If the transducer distance is small and both transducers are on the same side of the pipe (reflection mode), they can be fixed in one Variofix rail. As the totalizers cannot be activated for the physical quantity flow velocity, these columns will not be created. 11.9 Interruption of the Measurement The measurement is interrupted by pressing key BRK. NO DATA! Store Curr.Rec. Press The charge state of the battery is displayed (here: 73 %). The power supply is not protected against moisture. ?73- Cy: 24 Select Special ENTER. Example 2: The number of user defined materials is increased from 5 to 6. Connection of the Transducers to the Transmitter FLUXUS F608**-A2 The connections are on the upper side of the transmitter (see Fig. ratchet button on the pipe opening in the support plate Fig. If the ringbuffer is deactivated, the storing of measured values will be stopped. 1.5 s. Only calculation channels Only the measured values of the calculation channels are displayed. This message will be displayed after the parametrization of the calculation channel if the calculation function (+)/ n is selected. This display will not be indicated if the transmitter has only one measuring channel. : Special Funct. 4 by means of 2 input adapters (see Fig. In case of very small pipes, the protection plate and the insulation foam must be cut to size, if necessary. Press ENTER until the menu item Damping is displayed. >TRANS.YES. 7.18 or Fig. The latter value must correspond to the adjusted transducer distance. Steam coefficients can only be entered if the transmitter has temperature inputs. Insert the last ball into the slot on the upper side of one of the fastening shoe. The transducer can be shifted and removed. 7.20: Connections of the transmitter FLUXUS F608**-A2 CH A CH B COMM DC-IN serial interface Fig. The parameters of a user defined material/medium can be entered now. The data sets #04 and #05 are deleted. Press ENTER. 7.3.1 7 Installation of FLUXUS F608 Observe the Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere (FLUXUS F608**-A2: see document SIFLUXUS_608, FLUXUS F608**-F2: see document SIFLUXUS_608F2). 7.2: Circuits of the outputs output transmitter internal circuit passive current loop (semi-passive design) + binary output (optorelay) - external circuit connection Px+ Uext = 49 V mA Uext Px- Uext > 0.021 A . The next active channel is displayed after min. During the measurement, the designation of the physical quantity is displayed in the upper line, the measured value in the lower line. slots on the upper side of the temperature probe Fig. 11.7 Start of the Measurement A:Volume flow 31.82 m3/h The measured values are displayed in the lower line. Screw the gasket ring side of the basic part into the housing of the power adapter. Press ENTER. Enter the file name.
7.4.3 Power Supply with the Power Supply Unit (FLUXUS F608**-F2) Attention! UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 12 Displaying the Measured Values 12.4 FLUXUS F60x Status Line Important data on the ongoing measurement are displayed in the status line. For the sound speed of some materials annex F.1. 7.7). 7.6). explanation signal amplitude 0 9 Q < 5 % 90 % signal quality 0 9 c < 5 % 90 % sound speed comparison of the measured and the expected sound speed of the medium. Press ENTER.
Parameter for Channel A: 8 Use key and line. Damping 10 Enter the damping factor. Select Special Funct.\Store Curr.Rec.. Press ENTER. will be transmitted if the measurement has been restarted after a 10 s interruption for the positioning of the transducers. The pipe temperature must not exceed the operating temperature of the transmitter. Tighten the tension strap. 2 s if 2 measuring channels are activated, min. 7.15: Connection of the output adapter to the transmitter FLUXUS F608**-A2 UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 55 FLUXUS F60x 7 Installation of FLUXUS F608 Tab. Observe the Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere (FLUXUS F608**-A2: see document SIFLUXUS_608, FLUXUS F608**-F2: see document SIFLUXUS_608F2). Learn how we and our ad partner Google, collect and use data. Press ENTER. Wait until the data are transmitted. charge state: > 30 % storing temperature: 1225 C Maintenance (relearn cycle) The accuracy of the displayed value for the charge state of the battery is improved by executing a relearn cycle. This message will be displayed if the battery is almost empty: LOW BATTERY ! Rext is the sum of all ohmic resistances in the circuit (e.g. Placement Push the support back to the stop of the support plate. This error message will be displayed if the entered number of data sets for a category of material data exceeds the capacity of the coefficient memory. 7.1). - Place one transducer (3) in the center between the rails. Store Curr.Rec. unknown, cannot be measured R flow profile information about the flow profile based on the Reynolds number T fully turbulent flow profile L fully laminar flow profile the flow is in the transition range between laminar and turbulent flow ? Take the spring end of the ball chain and insert the last ball into one of the slots on the upper side of the temperature probe (see Fig. Tighten the chain and insert it into the other slot of the fastening shoe. 6.12: Connection of the adapter for the voltage and current inputs 42 UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 6 Installation of FLUXUS F601 6.7 FLUXUS F60x Connection of the Serial Interface Connect the RS232 cable to the transmitter (see Fig.
11.1, the measurement is consistent and the measured values are valid. Medium parameters c-Medium 1500.0 m/s c-Medium range auto >USERONEDIT< delete #2: Input Name: USER MATERIAL 2 Select the function for the temperature or pressure dependence of the material/medium parameters: Y=const. CH B CH A DC-IN COMM Input Output cable gland: cap nut compression part basic part gasket ring side of the basic part power adapter blind plug power cable Fig. Press ENTER to optimize the transducer distance. T1/T3 P3P8 CH A COMM P2 T2/T4 CH B DC-IN P1 Input Output input adapter T3 T1 T4 T2 Fig. 7.2). 7.13). 9.2: Clasp with tension strap 65 FLUXUS F60x Note! The first 4 lines contain general information about the transmitter and the measurement. Apply a film of thermal conductivity paste (not supplied by FLEXIM) on the contact surface of the temperature probe.
A measurement is no longer possible. Press key 4 and 6 to select a channel. 11.6 Transducer Distance Transd. ! Delete Para.Rec. All 5 data sets are kept. Possible combinations are shown in Tab. setPress Select off to deactivate the extended library. A damping factor of 1 s means that the measured values are not averaged because the measuring rate is approx 1/s. UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 85 FLUXUS F60x 12 12 Displaying the Measured Values Displaying the Measured Values The physical quantity is set in the program branch Output Options (see section 12.1). Switch on the transmitter. A: S3 Q9 c RT F value S Press key during the measurement to scroll through the upper line to the status line. 7.3 and Fig. x + k2 . 86 If the physical quantity or the unit of measurement is changed, the settings of the outputs will have to be checked (see chapter 22). The default unit of measurement of the volumetric flow rate is m3/h. Note! Use it only in dry rooms. Insert the button into the opening in the support plate on the back side of the transmitter (see Fig. instead of invalid average values of the physical quantity and "?UNDEF" instead of invalid temperatures. The input of a material or a medium is almost identical. length If the signal is not sufficient for measurement, Q= UNDEF will be displayed. Press ENTER. Press key again to scroll until the transducer distance is displayed and check the difference between the optimum and the entered transducer distance. Note! The transducer distance can be displayed during measurement by scrolling with key . 14 h. The LED "BATTERY" will flash red afterwards. Push approx. Battery status 30- Cy: 1 Select Special ENTER.
if the parameters in the program branch Parameter of the channel are not complete. Material parameters Enter the material's: transversal sound speed longitudinal sound speed 15 values depending on the selected function must be entered. Observe the Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere (FLUXUS F608**-A2: see document SIFLUXUS_608, FLUXUS F608**-F2: see document SIFLUXUS_608F2). 7.5). A - measuring channel Reflec - reflection arrangement Diagon - diagonal arrangement The transducer distance displayed here is the distance between the inner edges of the transducers (see section 3.3). Press ENTER. 54.5 m3/h). Fluid pressure Transducer Type Sound Path Transd. 11 digits, including max. 5 h. During the charging process, the ambient temperature should be in the range 060 C. If RELEARN is displayed in the lower line and a question mark "?" UMFLUXUS_F6V4-4EN, 2012-06-27 13 Advanced Measuring Functions 13.9 FLUXUS F60x Change of the Limit for the Inner Pipe Diameter It is possible to change the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter for a given transducer type. A good acoustic contact between pipe and transducers is obtained as follows: Clean the pipe at the selected measuring point: - If present, the paint layer must be smoothed by sanding. Y: is valid if A: and B: valid Y: is valid if A: or B: valid 100 This message will be displayed after the parametrization of the calculation channel if the calculation function (+)/ 2 is selected.