Dynasonics TFXM Series Ultrasonic Multi-Channel Flow Meter User Manual Page 1

Series TFXM Ultrasonic Multi-Channel Flow Meter Operations & Maintenance Manual REV 8/02

Rev. 8/02 -1.9- TFXM To access terminal strips for electronic connections, loosen the six screw

NominalPipe(Inches)I.D. INCH1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9FPS TO GPM CROSS - REFERENCE (Schedule 40)18 16.88 697.52 1046.3 1395.0 1

Description: Installation and Operation Manual Addendum Series TFX Heat Flow Meter Origin Date: 02/10/00 Revision: none Revision date: n

Description: Installation and Operation Manual Addendum Series TFX Heat Flow Meter Origin Date: 02/10/00 Revision: none Revision date: n

Description: Installation and Operation Manual Addendum Series TFX Heat Flow Meter Origin Date: 02/10/00 Revision: none Revision date: n

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RETURN OF EQUIPMENT/SALES INFORMATION CONTACTS AND PROCEDURES Customer Service/Application Engineer: If you have a question regarding order statu

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Rev. 8/02 -1.10- TFXM PART 1 - TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION Figure 1.4 TFXM Wiring Diagram

Rev. 8/02 -1.11- TFXM ters only have one measuring channel, so transducers will only be connecte

Rev. 8/02 -1.12- TFXM the battery source from damage should a fault occur. See the Wiring Diagr

Rev. 8/02 -1.13- TFXM Series TFXM contains integrated RS485 communications, one 4-20 mA output p

Rev. 8/02 -1.14- TFXM Max Loop Load = (External Supply Voltage - 5) 0.02

Rev. 8/02 - 2.1 - TFXM The transducers that are utilized by the Series TFXM contain piezoelectric crystals f

Rev. 8/02 - 2.2 - TFXM sides of the pipe and the sound crosses the pipe once. See Figures 2.1-2.3. This se

Rev. 8/02 - 2.3 - TFXM transducers. PART 2 - TRANSDUCER POSITIONING Figure 2.1 - Transducer V-Mount V-Moun

Rev. 8/02 - 2.4 - TFXM Figure 2.3 Z-Mount. Direct type — transducers mounted on opposite sides of the pipe.

Rev. 8/02 -1.1- TFXM TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Quick-Start Operating Instructions 1.3-1.4 In

Rev. 8/02 - 2.5 - TFXM *If the liquid to be measured is high in TSS (total suspended solids) or aerated,

Rev. 8/02 - 2.6 - TFXM The TFXM system calculates proper transducer spacing by utilizing piping and liquid i

Rev. 8/02 - 2.7 - TFXM The TFXM can be configured through the keypad interface or by using the UltraLink Win

Rev. 8/02 - 2.8 - TFXM 1. The UP/DOWN ARROW keys are used to scroll through menus and configuration paramet

Rev. 8/02 - 2.9 - TFXM The BASIC menu contains all of the configuration parameters necessary to make the tra

Rev. 8/02 - 2.10 - TFXM PIPE OD -- Pipe Outside Diameter Entry ENGLSH (Inches) METRIC (Millimeters) Ent

Rev. 8/02 - 2.11 - TFXM (meters per second). If a pipe material was chosen from the PIPE MAT list, a nominal

Rev. 8/02 - 2.12 - TFXM [If a LINER Thickness was selected] LINER MAT - Liner Material TAR EPOXY RUB

Rev. 8/02 - 2.13 - TFXM BUTANE OTHER This list is provided as an example. Additional liquids a

Rev. 8/02 - 2.14 - TFXM SP GRVTY -- Fluid Specific Gravity Entry unitless Allows adjustments to be made t

Rev. 8/02 -1.2- TFXM TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Startup and Configuration 3.1 General Programmin

Rev. 8/02 - 2.15 - TFXM UltraLink Data Entry The UltraLink Windows®-based software utility provides an effi-

Rev. 8/02 - 2.16 - TFXM PART 2 - TRANSDUCER POSITIONING Figure 2.5 UltraLink Windows-based software utili

Rev. 8/02 - 2.17 - TFXM After selecting an optimal mounting location, Step 1, and suc-cessfully determining

Rev. 8/02 - 2.18 - TFXM Mounting Transducers in Z-Mount Configuration Installation on larger pipes requires

Rev. 8/02 - 2.19 - TFXM transducer location) the dimension derived in Step 2, Trans-ducer Spacing. Mark thi

Rev. 8/02 - 2.20 - TFXM Transducer Mounting 1. Place a single bead of couplant, approximately 3/8 inch [6 m

Rev. 8/02 - 2.21 - TFXM 3. Secure the transducer by tightening the stainless steel strap. (Excessive press

Rev. 8/02 - 2.22 - TFXM Mounting Track Installation 1. Install the single mounting track on the pipe in an

Rev. 8/02 - 2.23 - TFXM PART 2 - TRANSDUCER POSITIONING 5. Secure with the thumb screw. Ensure that

Rev. 8/02 -3.1- TFXM Note: The TFXM flow meter system requires a full pipe of liquid before a successful sta

Rev. 8/02 -1.3- TFXM This manual contains detailed operating instructions for all aspects of the

Rev. 8/02 -3.2- TFXM After an installation of the transducer track or cradle assembly and connection of appro

Rev. 8/02 -3.3- TFXM 1. The (soft)MENU key is pressed from RUN mode to enter PROGRAM mode. The (soft)EXIT k

Rev. 8/02 -3.4- TFXM 7. The (soft)CHAN UP/DOWN arrow keys are used to select a measuring entity for a partic

Rev. 8/02 -3.5- TFXM PART 3 - KEYPAD CONFIGURATION The BASIC menu contains all of the configuration parameter

Rev. 8/02 -3.6- TFXM PART 3 - KEYPAD CONFIGURATION V -- Mount. A reflective type (transducers mounted on one

Rev. 8/02 -3.7- TFXM PIPE MAT -- Pipe Material Selection CARBON S - Carbon Steel STAINLES - Stainless

Rev. 8/02 -3.8- TFXM PIPE R -- Pipe Material Relative Roughness UNITLESS VALUE The TFXM provides Reynolds

Rev. 8/02 -3.9- TFXM Other This list is provided as an example. Additional materials are being added cont

Rev. 8/02 -3.10- TFXM FLUID SS -- Speed of Sound in the Fluid ENGLSH (Feet per Second) METRIC (Meters pe

Rev. 8/02 -3.11- TFXM If a fluid was chosen from the FL TYPE list, a nominal value for specific gravity in th

Rev. 8/02 -1.4- TFXM 2. PIPE PREPARATION AND TRANSDUCER MOUNTING A. The piping surface where t

Rev. 8/02 -3.12- TFXM RATE UNT - Engineering Units for Flow Rate GALLONS - U.S. Gallons LITERS -

Rev. 8/02 -3.13- TFXM TOTL E - Flow Totalizer Exponent Value E-1 to E6 Utilized for setting the flow

Rev. 8/02 -3.14- TFXM filter software settings and as a baseline for the FL C-OFF entry below. FL C-OFF - L

Rev. 8/02 -3.15- TFXM Integral 4-20mA Output FL 4MA FL 20MA CAL 4MA CAL 20MA 4-20 TST The

Rev. 8/02 -3.16- TFXM FL 20MA = 100.0 For example, to span the 4-20mA output from 0 GPM to +100 GPM, wi

Rev. 8/02 -3.17- TFXM labeled 4-20mA IN or 4-20mA OUT, Fig. 1.4). 2. Using the arrow keys, increase the num

Rev. 8/02 -3.18- TFXM When one of the relays is set to TOTALIZE mode, an entry of TOT MULT must be programmed

Rev. 8/02 -3.19- TFXM An RS485 driver and Modbus protocol is utilized by the TFXM to communicate between the

Rev. 8/02 -3.20- TFXM ISO-MOD RATE PULSE FL 100H FL 10KH CAL 100H CAL 10KH The Rate Pulse Output Mod

Rev. 8/02 -3.21- TFXM The Rate Pulse ISO-MOD is factory calibrated and should not require adjustment unless i

Rev. 8/02 -1.5- TFXM PART 1 - INTRODUCTION The TFXM ultrasonic flow meter is designed to measure

Rev. 8/02 -3.22- TFXM Details of the RTD Module and its configuration are located in an Addendum to this manu

Rev. 8/02 -3.23- TFXM The SEN MENU is presently not utilized. The SEC MENU allows the user to make password

Rev. 8/02 -3.24- TFXM The SERVICE Menu makes available two different system measurements that are used for tr

Rev. 8/02 -3.25- TFXM SIG STR - Signal Strength The measurement of Signal Strength assists service personnel

Rev. 8/02 -3.26- TFXM Signal Strength Cutoff Signal Strength Cutoff SIG C-OF is used to drive the flowmeter a

Rev. 8/02 -3.27- TFXM Setting Zero Flow Because every flowmeter installation is slightly different and sound

Rev. 8/02 -3.28- TFXM ?? An out-of-round pipe, carrying water, causes the TFXM to indicate a measured sound s

Rev. 8/02 -3.29- TFXM DISPLAY LINES Allows the selection of a two line or four line display format on the gra

Rev. 8/02 -4.1- TFXM SOFTWARE UTILITIES The TFXM flow meter is available with two software utiliti

Rev. 8/02 -4.2- TFXM information regarding flow rate, totalizer accumulation, system signal strengt

Rev. 8/02 -1.6- TFXM PART 1 - INTRODUCTION The TFXM employs modular construction and provides el

Rev. 8/02 -4.3- TFXM Click on the button labeled Configuration for updating flow range, liquid, pi

Rev. 8/02 -4.4- TFXM 2. FLOW Tab—See Figure 4.3 ?? Flow Rate Units are selected from the pull dow

Rev. 8/02 -4.5- TFXM ?? The Damping value is increased to increase stability of the flow rate readi

Rev. 8/02 -4.6- TFXM ?? Entry of data in the Basic and Flow tabs are all that is required to prov

Rev. 8/02 -4.7- TFXM 7. ADVANCED TAB—See Figure 4.7 The Advanced TAB contains several filter se

Rev. 8/02 -4.8- TFXM ?? Short Pulse Duration is a function used on pipes larger than 8 inches [200

Rev. 8/02 -4.9- TFXM Example: If the average flow rate is 100 GPM and the Flow Filter Hysteresis

Rev. 8/02 -4.10- TFXM Setting Zero and Calibration UltraLink contains a powerful multi-point calibra

Rev. 8/02 -4.11- TFXM The screen shown in Figure 4.10 allows multiple actual flow rates to be run

Rev. 8/02 -4.12- TFXM Saving Meter Configuration on a PC The complete configuration of the flow met

Rev. 8/02 -1.7- TFXM PART 1 - SPECIFICATIONS

Rev. 8/02 -4.13- TFXM During the installation of UltraLink, a file called DatLog was installed and

Rev. 8/02 -4.14- TFXM logger module and the uploading of the file data can take up to several minute

Rev. 8/02 -4.15- TFXM The datalogger module contains a real-time clock that can be set by pressing t

Rev. 8/02 -5.1- TFXM MULTICHANNEL OPERATION Series TFXM is a multiple channel flow meter designed w

Rev. 8/02 -5.2- TFXM highlighting to the next line of the display. Pressing the (soft)SELECT key o

Rev. 8/02 -5.3- TFXM values are not being shown on the graphics display. Multiple Path Flow Meter

Rev. 8/02 -5.4- TFXM Multiple Pipe Summation Flow Meter The TFXM can be used to measure the summati

Rev. 8/02 -5.5- TFXM Difference Flow Meter The difference of two pipes can be utilized to measure t

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Date: 3/21/2000 Revision: E Rev. Date: 7/10/2001 Software Version: 1.00.9799 VVUNITS ENGLSH METRIC BSC MENU XDCR MNT V W Z PI

Rev. 8/02 -1.8- TFXM PART 1 - TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION After unpacking, it is recommended to sav

Fluid Sound SpeedsOriginal Date: 7/30/99Revision: noneRevision Date: noneFile: I:/dynasonics/dyna_code/tables/fluid_ss.xlsFluid Specific Gravity

Linseed Oil .925-.939 1770 5803.3Methanol (40,41) 0.79 1076 3530.2 2.92 0.695Methyl alcohol (40,44) 0.79 1076 3530.2 2.92 0.695Methylene chloride (3)

TFX Error CodesRevised 2-22-2002Code Number Description CorrectionWarnings0001Serial number not present Hardware serial number has become inoperative

NominalPipe(Inches)I.D. INCH1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 91 1.05 2.6989 4.0484 5.3978 6.7473 8.097 9.4462 10.796 12.145 13.490 14.8