Hybrid Ultrasonic Flowmeter: Installation and Operating Manual

Hybrid Ultrasonic Flowmeter
Installation and Operating Manual

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Table of Contents
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Operating principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Transit Time operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Doppler operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Fluid requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5 Pipe requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5 Straight pipe length requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.7 Standard model features and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.8 Wiring compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Flowmeter SPU installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2 Select a mounting location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4 Panel mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5 Pipe mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.6 Select a measurement method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.7 Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.8 Cable gland liquid tight connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 Overview of Flowmeter Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.1 Power on and self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2 Description of operating states and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.3 Startup state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.4 Setup (configuration) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.5 Transducer positioning state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.6 Zero calibration state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.7 Run mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.8 Fault and warning codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5 Setup mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.1 Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.1.1 Setup root menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.1.2 Escaping from setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.2 Global configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2.1 Communication settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2.2 Master password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2.3 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2.4 Saving changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.3 Manage configuration sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3.1 Activate a configuration set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3.2 Open a saved configuration set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3.3 Create a new configuration set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3.4 Delete a saved configuration set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4 Configuration edit menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.4.1 Editing data items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.4.1.1 . Editing numerical values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.4.1.2 . Entering passwords using the soft buttons . . . . . . . 32
5.4.1.3 . Units of measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.4.2 Transducer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4.3 Metering setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.4.4 Process control setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.5.5 Reset working set to factory values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.4.6 Set password (for a single configuration set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.4.7 Saving changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.4.8 Escape without saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6 Transducer installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.1 Transducer piping system location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.2 Transducer mounting mode for Doppler measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.3 Transducer mounting mode for Transit Time measurement. . . . . . . . 40
6.4 Transducer separation distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.5 Pipe surface preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.6 Doppler method transducer installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.7 Transit Time transducer installation - V and W mount mode . . . . . . . 43
Ultrasonic Flowmeter
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6.8 Transit Time transducer installation - Z mount mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.9 Transducer acoustic mounting gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.10 Transducer pipe mounting clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7 Run mode ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... . . . . . . . 48
7.1 Primary and secondary display areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.1.1 Flow rate measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.1.2 Total flow measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.2 Measurement status areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.2.1 Configuration and mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.2.2 Goodness of measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.2.3 Sound speed display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.2.4 Measuring the fluid sound speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.3 Process control status areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.4 Soft buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.5 Output signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.5.1 Analog signal output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.5.2 Digital pulse output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6 Data logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6.1 Periodic logging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6.2 Logging rate setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6.3 Logging totalizer setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6.4 Local log data storage (SD flash memory card) . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.6.4.1 . Inserting and removing the memory card . . . . . . . . 54
7.6.4.2 . Format of data on the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.6.4.3 . Rotation and purging of log files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.6.4.4 . Power loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.6.5 Remote access to log data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8 Process control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.1 Process controlsScreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.2 Batch dispensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.2.1 Manual batch start type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.2.2 Auto batch start type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.2.3 Batch clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8.2.4 Batch edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8.3 Flow rate alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.3.1 Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.3.2 Clearing alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
8.3.3 Editing alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
8.3.4 More on clearing alarm conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9 Sonic-Pro User PC Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
9.1 Software installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
9.2 Making connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
9.2.1 Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
9.2.2 Serial and USB connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
9.3 Retrieving log data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10 Indexes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
10.1 Complete flowmeter model number system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
10.2 Additional transducers model number system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
10.3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10.4 Pipe dimensional data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
10.5 Sound speed data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
10.6 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing the ultrasonic flowmeter.
This instruction manual provides important information regarding the safe installation,
operation and maintenance of the flowmeter. Please read it carefully before attempting
to install or operate the meter. A copy of this manual should be kept by the operator.
Extra copies of this manual are available from your supplier or directly from the
manufacturer.
The following important symbols are used throughout this manual and on labeling
affixed to the flowmeter:
This symbol identifies a risk of electric shock where the possibility of injury
CAUTION or death is present.
risk of electric shock
!
This symbol identifies a risk of injury or death is present.
CAUTION
risk of danger
!
In all cases, when this symbol is used on labeling affixed to the flowmeter,
the documentation needs to be consulted to find out the nature of the
potential HAZARD and any actions which have to be taken.
!
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by this instruction
CAUTION manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
risk of danger
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, THE LINUX

OPERATING SYSTEM SOURCE CODE AND OTHER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
LABELING
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1.0 Product Overview

1.1 The Hybrid Ultrasonic Flow Meter can measure fluid flow in virtually any fluid in
which sound waves can travel. The meter is considered “hybrid” because it can measure
Operating fluid flow using either the Doppler or Transit Time methods. The system includes a set of
Principles ultrasonic sound Transducers and a Signal Processing Unit (SPU). The transducers are
clamped to the outside of the pipe wall and include no moving parts. The SPU controls
and processes the transducer signals into useful flow measurement data. This method of
flow measurement is safe, non-intrusive and very easy to service.
The Transit Time measuring method requires relatively “clean” fluid to enable the sound
waves to complete their circuit. The meter may be operated in the Transit-Time mode
1.2 when the fluid contains 0% to 10% (0 to 100,000 ppm) of particles. To allow for changes
Transit Time in the fluid’s particle count, the Sonic-Pro monitors the signal gain and employs an
Operation Automatic Gain Control (AGC) algorithm that automatically adjusts the gain to maintain
the optimum power level.
The speed at which sound travels in the fluid must be known. The factory will configure
the meter for a known fluid during the initial configuration. The model 3 includes a 5-
button user interface that can be used to configure the meter. Many common fluids are
listed in the software and can be selected directly from the menu. Provided the speed of
sound in the fluid is known, custom “unknown” fluids can be input manually by the user.
A list of various fluids and their sound speeds are provided in the index of this user
manual.
TRANSIT TIME MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE

When operated in the Transit Time measurement method, a short ultrasonic signal burst
passes first in one direction and then in the other between two transducers separated
along the length of the pipe. When traveling in the same direction as fluid flow, the burst
is carried along by the fluid and arrives earlier as a result. When traveling against fluid
flow, the burst is held back by the fluid and arrives later. The SPU (Signal Processing
Unit) measures this difference in time-of-flight in the two directions. From this, the
actual time-of-flights, the distance traveled in the fluid and the angle of the ultrasonic
signal path, it calculates the fluid velocity.
As well as the V mounting method shown, the transducers could be on opposite sides of
the pipe with no reflections in the path (Z mount).
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1.3 The Doppler measurement method requires that particles be present in the flow stream
Doppler to “reflect” the sound waves. The particles must be of sufficient size, volume and type to
reflect the sound waves. For example; although orange juice may contain pulp that is of
Operation sufficient size and volume, the properties of the pulp do not allow the sound waves to
reflect. Therefore, the meter will not operate in the Doppler mode with orange juice
containing pulp.
The meter may be operated in the Doppler mode when the fluid contains 0.02% to 15%
(200 to 150,000 ppm) of particles that are at least 50 micron in size and have sufficient
sound reflection properties.
DOPPLER MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE
When operated in the Doppler measurement method, a continuous-wave ultrasonic

signal passes from a transmitting transducer into a pipe carrying a moving fluid. The
signal is reflected by particles in the fluid and is picked up by a receiving transducer on
the opposite side of the pipe.
When using the Doppler method, the transducers are installed directly opposite each
other along the pipe axis, one each side of the pipe, either with or against the flow of
fluid. The ultrasonic signal is subject to a Doppler shift when it is reflected from the
particles moving at (nominally) the same velocity as the fluid. Therefore, the frequency
at the receiving transducer will be slightly different from the transmitted frequency. The
SPU (Signal Processing Unit) measures this difference in frequency and calculates the
fluid velocity.
Note that the meter is actually measuring the velocity of the particles and not the actual
fluid. For this reason, measurement error will occur if the particles do not move at the
same velocity as the fluid, such as when the particles are heavier than the fluid or when
the fluid is moving at such a low velocity that the particles drop out of suspension. Large
“gulps” of air or particles will temporarily disrupt the flow measurement resulting in
error.
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1.4 Doppler Operation Transit Time Operation
Fluid ! Must conduct sound
! Must conduct sound
Requirements ! Must contain sound reflecting particles such ! Must be relatively clean fluid
as air bubbles, sand, etc.
Transit Time measurement requires relatively
Doppler measurement requires 0.02% to “clean” fluid. Fluids containing from 0% to
15% (200 to 150,000 ppm) particles be 10% (0 to 100,000 ppm) of particles are
present in the flow stream to “reflect” the acceptable.
sound waves.
Note: Do not attempt to measure very low flow velocities in the Doppler mode, the particles can fall out of
suspension resulting in error or failure.
1.5 Pipe Size Ranges and Maximum Wall Thickness

Pipe Material
Pipe Doppler Mode Pipe Size Range Transit Time Mode Pipe Size Range Max Pipe Wall
Requirements Brass (Naval) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
Copper 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
FRP (fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
Iron (cast) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
Iron (ductile) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
Nylon 1“ to 100” (25mm to 2500mm) 1-1/2“ to 100” (40mm to 2500mm) 2.00” (50mm)
Polyethylene (HDPE) 1“ to 100” (25mm to 2500mm) 1-1/2“ to 100” (40mm to 2500mm) 2.00” (50mm)
Polyethylene (LDPE) 1“ to 100” (25mm to 2500mm) 1-1/2“ to 100” (40mm to 2500mm) 1.00” (25mm)
Polypropylene 1“ to 100” (25mm to 2500mm) 1-1/2“ to 100” (40mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
PVC / CPVC 1“ to 100” (25mm to 2500mm) 1-1/2“ to 100” (40mm to 2500mm) 2.00” (50mm)
304 Stainless Steel 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
304L Stainless Steel 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
316 Stainless Steel 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
Steel (1% carbon hard) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
Steel (carbon) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
Titanium 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
Note: The outside surface of the pipe must be clean and smooth. Insulation, coatings, rust and other surface
imperfections should be removed before installing the transducers. The inside surface of the pipe must be smooth to
properly reflect the sound wave.
1.6
Straight Lengths of Pipe Required
Straight Pipe Type of Disturbance
Upstream from Transducers Downstream from Transducers
Length Flange 5 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
Requirements Reducer 7 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
90o Elbow 10 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
Two 90o Elbows - 1 Direction 15 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
o
Two 90 Elbows - 2 Directions 20 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
Gate valve 25 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
Pump 25 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
Note: The sound wave beam is only affected by fluid that actually passes through the beam and therefore, the meter
will not measure with high accuracy if the fluid velocity is not consistent across the entire pipe diameter. Flow
disturbances such as pumps, elbows, tees, and valves in the flow stream can cause swirl patterns and vortices that
will affect the measurement. Install the transducers on a straight run of pipe as far as possible from any
disturbances. The distance required for high accuracy will depend on the type of disturbance.
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1.7 STANDARD MODEL FEATURES
Standard ! Data logging to a standard SD Card.
! 4-20 mA output signal
Model ! 0-1000 Hz digital frequency output signal
Features ! LED status indicator lights
and Options
DISPLAY AND USER ACCESS MODEL DISTINCTIONS
Model 3 includes a full featured display with a 5

button touch pad. The start-up process and the zero
calibration can be performed by pressing the proper
buttons on the touch pad.
Note that the start-up process, the zero calibration,

and all other functions can also be performed by the
optional remote PC software application.
Model 2 includes a basic display with a 2 button

touch pad. The start-up process and the zero
calibration can be performed by removing the front
cover plate and pressing the setup button located
on the circuit board.

Model 1 has no display or touch pad. The start-up

process and the zero calibration can be performed
by removing the front cover plate and pressing the
setup button located on the circuit board.

OPTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS PACKAGE WITH CUSTOM PC SOFTWARE

Any model can be equipped with a Communications Package that includes circuitry,
connector panel and custom PC software. When connected to a computer running the
software, any model can perform the Model 3 functions described in this manual
including program editing and data logging downloads directly into the PC.
OPTIONAL PROCESS CONTROL RELAY BOARD

Any model can be equipped with a Process Control Relay Package that includes three
independently programmable 10 amp relays. However, relay programming requires the
Model 3 programming features or the Communications Software package to function.
Models 1 and 2 cannot access the relay functions unless connected to the communications
Software.
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1.8 WIRING COMPARTMENT
Wiring The wiring access door on the front of the flowmeter enclosure only must be
removed to access the wiring terminal blocks, motherboard controls (a setup button and
Compartment the measurement mode switch) and to view the status LEDs.
The meter is factory set for transit time operation.
There are no user serviceable items inside the rear enclosure.
FRONT COVER PLATE REMOVED
DOPPLER / TRANSIT TIME

MODE SELECT SWITCH SETUP BUTTON (white)
(factory set for transit time mode) FUSE
INDICATOR LIGHTS
SETUP BUTTON FUSE 1A 250V (5x20mm)

slow blow
littlefuse 239001.XP
TRANSDUCER INDICATOR SIGNAL
INPUTS LIGHTS OUTPUTS POWER INPUT
Tx 1 Tx 2 T D mA Hz DC AC
MODE SWITCH
SD CARD
AC NTRL
RED (+)
RED (+)
POS (+)
POS (+)
NEG (-)
NEG (-)
BLK (-)
BLK (-)
AC LINE
DC (+)
DC (-)
DATA LOG
GRN
GRN
GRN
GRN
(REMOVE)
RS485 WARNING
COM INPUT POWER LIMITS
NC R1
RED (+)
BLK (-)
AC INPUT
NO
GRN
110~240Vac 50/60Hz-40W
COM DC INPUT
NC R2 15~30 Vdc-40W
NO
COM
NC R3 CAUTION
RS232 risk of electric shock
USB ETHERNET NO
COMMUNICATIONS PROCESS CONTROL RELAYS

CONNECTOR PANEL (THREE EACH) 10A 250V AC
WIRING COMPARTMENT LAYOUT
INPUT POWER (green)

FAULT CONDITION (red)
METER STATUS (yellow)
INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2.0 Quick Start Guide

1 MODE SELECT SWITCH
Select doppler TRANSDUCER INDICATOR

LIGHTS
SETUP BUTTON
SIGNAL
FUSE
1A 250V (5 x 20)
INPUTS OUTPUTS POWER INPUT
or transit time Tx 1 Tx 2
SD CARD
T
MODE SWITCH
D mA Hz DC AC
AC NTRL
RED (+)
RED (+)
POS (+)
POS (+)
NEG (-)
NEG (-)
BLK (-)
BLK (-)
AC LINE
DC (+)
DC (-)
mode
DATA LOG
GRN
GRN
GRN
GRN
(REMOVE)
RS485 WARNING
COM INPUT POWER
NC R1 LIMITS
Note that the meter is factory
RED (+)
BLK (-)
NO
GRN
AC INPUT
COM 110VAC - 240VAC
NC R2 50/60 Hz
set for Transit-Time operation. RS232

NO
COM
NC R3
DC INPUT
15 to 30 VDC
USB ETHERNET NO CAUTION

FRONT COVER PLATE REMOVED WIRING COMPARTMENT LAYOUT
See section 3.6 for more information
2
Select the transducer
Straight Lengths of Pipe Required
mounting location Type of Disturbance
Upstream from Transducers Downstream from Transducers
The flowmeter’s sound wave Flange 5 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
Reducer 7 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
beam only measures fluid that o
90 Elbow 10 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
actually passes through the
Two 90o Elbows - 1 Direction 15 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
beam, therefore, the fluid Two 90o Elbows - 2 Directions 20 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
velocity must be consistent Gate valve 25 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
across the entire pipe diameter Pump 25 x Nominal Pipe Size 5 x Nominal Pipe Size
to ensure high accuracy. Flow
MINIMUM STRAIGHT PIPE LENGTHS
disturbances such as pumps,
elbows, tees, and valves in the Pipe must be full
NO
flow stream can cause swirl
patterns and vortices that will
affect the measurement.
Air could be trapped
Install the transducers on a NO OK
straight run of pipe as far as
possible from any
disturbances. The distance
Down flows
required for accuracy will OK must have !
back pressure OK
depend on the type of
disturbance.
Flow 10 x D 5xD
Direction
PIPE SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS
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3
Determine the All pipe types and sizes
transducer mounting mode
When operated in the Doppler mode, the transducers Flow
are always mounted directly opposite each other, 180 or
degrees around the pipe. Flow
When operated in the Transit-Time mode, the front

faces of the transducers must face each other and be DOPPLER
positioned the correct distance apart. In V-mode, the
transducers are on the same side of the pipe. In Z- “V” Mount Mode “Z” Mount Mode
mode, the transducers are on the opposite side of the
pipe, 180 degrees apart. Typically smaller pipe Typically larger pipe
sizes from 2” to 6” sizes from 4” to 100”
When factory configured, the appropriate Transit- Separation Separation
Time mounting mode is pre-configured and printed on Distance Distance
the serial label.
Flow
or
Flow
Flow
or
Flow

TRANSIT TIME
4
Determine the 1st
transducer location
Air bubbles may be present
The mounting surface must be
clean, smooth and free of O NO
surface imperfections. Remove
45
all insulation material, loose
paint, etc. Clean the pipe Horizontal
thoroughly. Use sandpaper if OK
necessary to remove surface
imperfections. Be sure to locate
the transducers on the side of 45O NO
horizontal runs of pipe. Do not Sediment may be present
mount the transducers over
weld seams. Place a mark
where the first transducer will
be located. TRANSDUCER MOUNTING LOCATION
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5 “V” Mount Mode “Z” Mount Mode

Determine the 2nd Typically smaller pipe Typically larger pipe
transducer location sizes from 2” to 6” sizes from 4” to 100”
All pipe types and sizes
When operated in the Separation Separation
Doppler mode, the Distance Distance
transducers are always

mounted directly opposite each
other, 180 degrees around the
pipe.
When operated in the

DOPPLER TRANSIT TIME
Transit-Time mode, the
factory configured separation
Separation Distance
distance and mounting mode
1 T 0.88 in. ¢
¢
£
[¢] 1490
is printed on the serial label.
The currently active U.S. Gallons / min
separation distance is also
displayed on the run mode
screen, the fault indicator U.S. Gallons
625.38
screen, and when activating a
new configuration.
4345625.38
SERIAL LABEL
SETUP SWAP CLEAR
If the meter has not been
factory configured, or if a new RUN MODE SCREEN
configuration is required, the
1 T 0.88 in. [£
£
£
£] F81 Information Screen
pipe outside diameter, pipe
wall thickness, pipe material, FAULT
Firmware Version, A01.00.00
fluid type and transducer
mounting mode data must be
input before proceeding.
Attempting Correction...
81 Transducer Positioning …
Position the transducers
at a separation distance of:
0.884416 inches (”V” Mount)
Once activated, the new Press DONE when this is complete

separation distance will be
DONE
displayed.
FAULT INDICATOR SCREEN NEW CONFIGURATION
ACTIVATION SCREEN
6
Configure the meter if it has not been factory configured
Apply power to the meter. note that only the most basic configuration requirements are shown here.
1 T 0.88 in. ¢
¢
£
[¢] 1490 Setup Root Menu Setup Root Menu Setup Root Menu
U.S. Gallons / min Manage Configuration Sets Manage Configuration Sets Manage Configuration Sets
Ê Ê
625.38
Global Configuration Activate a Configuration Set Open a Saved Configuration Set
Open a Saved Configuration Set Ê Configuration Set #1
Create a New Configuration Set
U.S. Gallons Delete a Saved Configuration Set
4345625.38
SETUP SWAP CLEAR ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC
1. Press Setup. 2. Highlight Manage 3. Highlight Open a 4. Highlight the

Configuration Sets and saved Configuration Configuration set to be
press enter. set and press enter. edited and press enter.
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6
Configure the meter (continued)
Configuration Set #1 Configuration Set #1 Configuration Set #1 Configuration Set #1
Transducer Setup Transducer Setup Transducer Setup Transducer Setup
Metering Setup Ê Transducer Ê Transducer Ê Transducer
Process Control Setup Ê Measurement Units Ê Model Number Ê Mount Method
Reset Working Set to Fact. Defaults Ê Transducer Ê Mount Method V
Set Password... Pipe Cable Length (Feet) W
Save Liner Z
Save As ... N
Save and Activate Fluid
ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC
5. Highlight Transducer 6. Highlight Transducer 7. Highlight Mount 8. Highlight a Mount

Setup and press enter. and press enter. Method and press enter. Method and press enter.
Ê Transducer Ê Measurement Units Ê Pipe Ê Pipe
Ê Model Number Transducer Ê Outside Diameter Ê Outside Diameter
Ê Mount Method Pipe Wall Thickness Ê 2.625
Cable Length (Feet) Liner Pipe Material
Fluid Speed of Sound in Custom Material
ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC
9. Press escape. 10. Highlight Pipe and 11. Highlight Outside 12. Input the actual
press enter. Diameter and press outside diameter and
enter. press enter.
Ê Pipe Ê Pipe Ê Pipe Ê Pipe
Outside Diameter Ê Wall Thickness Ê Outside Diameter Ê Pipe Material
Wall Thickness Ê 0.218 Wall Thickness Ê PVC/CPVC
Pipe Material Pipe Material PVDF
Speed of Sound in Custom Material Speed of Sound in Custom Material Stainless Steel 302/303
Stainless Steel 304
Stainless Steel 304L
Stainless Steel 316
ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER ÇÈ

ÈÈESC
13. Highlight Wall 14. Input the actual wall 15. Highlight Pipe 16. Highlight the actual
Thickness and press thickness and press Material and press Pipe Material and press
enter. enter. enter. enter.

Ê Pipe Ê Measurement Units Ê Fluid Ê Fluid
Ê Outside Diameter Transducer Ê Fluid type Ê Fluid type
Wall Thickness Pipe Speed of Sound in Fluid Type Ê Water (Waste, Distilled)
Pipe Material Liner Custom
Speed of Sound in Custom Material Fluid 1, 1, 1, Trichloroethane
1-Propanal
Acetone (Dimethyl ketone, 2-Propanone)
Alcohol (Ethyl alcohol, Ethanol)
ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER ÇÈ
ÈÈESC
17. Press escape. 18. Highlight Fluid and 19. Highlight Fluid Type 20. Highlight the actual
press enter. and press enter. Fluid Type and press
enter.
Configuration Set #1 Configuration Set #1 Information Screen
Transducer Setup Transducer Setup

Ê Fluid Metering Setup Firmware Version, A01.00.00
Ê Fluid type Process Control Setup Transducer Positioning …
Speed of Sound in Fluid Type Reset Working Set to Fact. Defaults Position the transducers
Set Password... at a separation distance of:
Save 0.884416 inches (”V” Mount)
Save As ...
Save and Activate
Press DONE when this is complete
ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC DONE
21. Press escape twice. 22. Highlight Save and 23. Position the
Activate and press enter. Transducers on the pipe
and press Done.
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Setup Root Menu

Manage Configuration Sets
Ê Create a New Configuration Set
Ê Delete a Saved Configuration Set
Ê Activate a Configuration Set
Ê Open a Saved Configuration Set
Ê Configuration Set #1
Ê Configuration Set #5 Ê
Process Control Setup
Ê Transducer Setup Ê Relay Channel #1
Ê Measurement Units Ê Assign Relay
Ê English (U.S. units) ÊMonitor Flow Rate
Ê Metric (SI units) ÊMonitor Flow Total
Ê Transducer ÊDisabled
Ê Model Number Ê Flow Rate Alarm Settings
Ê Mount Method ÊHigh Trigger
Ê Cable Length (Feet) ÊHigh Release
Ê Pipe ÊLow Trigger
Ê Outside Diameter ÊLow Release
Ê Wall Thickness ÊAlarm Delay Time
Ê Pipe Material Ê Batch Dispense Settings
Ê Speed of Sound in Custom material ÊDefault Batch Amount
Ê Liner ÊBatch Start Mode
Ê Liner Wall Thickness Ê Manual Batch Start
Ê Speed of Sound in Liner material Ê Auto (Proportional)
Ê Fluid ÊRelay Timer
Ê Fluid Type Ê Relay Channel #2
Ê Speed of Sound in Custom Fluid Ê Assign Relay
Ê Metering Setup ÊMonitor Flow Rate
Ê Flow Rate ÊMonitor Flow Total
Ê Volume Units ÊDisabled
Ê Custom Unit Volume per U.S. Gallon Ê Flow Rate Alarm Settings
Ê Time Units ÊHigh Trigger
Ê Digits After Decimal Point ÊHigh Release
Ê Totalizer ÊLow Trigger
Ê Volume Units ÊLow Release
Ê Custom Unit Volume per U.S. Gallon ÊAlarm Delay Time
Ê Digits After Decimal Point Ê Batch Dispense Settings
Ê Total Display Function ÊDefault Batch Amount
Ê Display ÊBatch Start Mode
Ê Display Language Ê Manual Batch Start
Ê Flow Rate Averaging Ê Auto (Proportional)
Ê Display Update ÊRelay Timer
Ê Low Flow Cutoff Ê Relay Channel #3
Ê High Flow Cutoff Ê Assign Relay
Ê Scaling Offset ÊMonitor Flow Rate
Ê Signal Output ÊMonitor Flow Total
Ê Analog Output ÊDisabled
Ê Pulse Output Ê Flow Rate Alarm Settings
Ê Data Logging ÊHigh Trigger
Ê Log Interval ÊHigh Release
Ê Log Rate Setpoint ÊLow Trigger
Ê Log Totalizer Setpoint ÊLow Release
ÊAlarm Delay Time
Ê Batch Dispense Settings
Global Configuration ÊDefault Batch Amount
Ê Communications Settings ÊBatch Start Mode
Ê Master Password Ê Manual Batch Start
Ê Date and Time Ê Auto (Proportional)
Ê Save Changes ÊRelay Timer
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7 DOW 111 Silicone Grease

or
Install the
BLUE GASKET - Permenant
transducers installations. Recommended
for metal pipes.
An acoustic coupling material or
must be placed between the TRANSDUCER
transducer and the pipe WHITE GASKET - BOTTOM VIEW
surface at the point where the TRANSDUCER Temporary installations.
sound waves enter the pipe.
ACOUSTIC COUPLING MATERIAL INSTALLATION
Draw a centerline on the pipe
parallel to the pipe center.
Place the first transducer onto A B
CENTERLINE CENTERLINE
the pipe. Locate the front
arrow exactly over the first
separation distance mark (A).
Place the transducer straight
and parallel to the centerline.
Secure the first transducer to
the pipe using the pipe clamps.
The arrows on the front and FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW
rear of the transducers must ARROW ON CENTERLINE ARROW ON CENTERLINE
point toward the centerline.
Locate the second transducer A B

separation mark (B). Place the
second transducer so that the
front arrow is located exactly
over the mark (B). Place the
A B
transducer straight and Separation
parallel to the centerline. Be Distance
sure that both transducers are

facing each other and parallel
to the pipe centerline. ACOUSTIC
COUPLING
Check that the separation

distance is correct. Tighten the
clamps equally.
See section 6.9 for more information MOUNTING CLAMPS
8
Restart the
1 T 0.88 in. ¢
¢
£
[¢] 1490 Setup Root Menu
meter
Press the SETUP button. The U.S. Gallons / min Manage Configuration Sets
625.38
meter will enter the SETUP Global Configuration
ROOT MENU. Creation and
modification of the five U.S. Gallons
available Configuration Sets
and the Global Configuration
settings can be made from this
4345625.38
menu. If no changes are to be
made, press ESC. The meter SETUP SWAP CLEAR ENTER Ç ÈESC
will re-start.
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3.0 Flowmeter SPU Installation

3.1 The Flowmeter is shipped in a carrying case. Inside the carrying case you will find the
Unpacking following items:
! Flowmeter SPU (Signal Processing Unit)

! Transducer Set
! Enclosure Mounting Hardware
2 mounting plates
4 mounting plate screws (10-32 x .50”)
4 panel mount screws (8-32 x 3.00”)
2 wall mounting screws (#10 x 1.00”)
1 panel mounting gasket
1 pipe mounting clamp (maximum pipe diameter 10”)
! Transducer Mounting Kit
6 blue gaskets (single use)
2 white gaskets (multi use)
4 transducer mounting clamps (maximum pipe diameter 10”)
! Paper Instruction Manual (English)
! CD Instruction Manual (English, Spanish, German, French)
Note that additional clamps can be purchased and connected for larger pipe diameters.
The flowmeter was designed to be installed and operated by qualified personnel only. Do
not attempt to install or operate the meter if you are unsure. Seek qualified assistance.
3.2 Please note that warranty coverage does not include damage due to misuse or
Select a improper installation.
Mounting Select a mounting location for the SPU that is within reach of the transducer cables and
Location power supply. The standard transducer cable length is 10 feet and must not be cut or
modified. Note that the flowmeter can accurately measure flow from either direction.
! CAUTION
risk of danger Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to disconnect the power
supply cord.
The SPU can be mounted on a wall, on a horizontal or vertical run of pipe or in panel.
Although the meter is designed to withstand outdoor conditions. A cool, dry location,
where the unit can be easily monitored is recommended. Special ventilation is not
required.
3.3 1) The SPU must be installed on a 4.68 (119mm)

Wall solid, secure surface such as a solid
wall, panel, wall studs, etc. DO NOT
Mounting install the meter on drywall with anchor
bolts.
2) Measure and mark the distance between

the keyhole slot centers as shown.
3) Drill two 5/32” diameter pilot holes.

Install the enclosed #10 x 1.00” screws
into the wall. Leave the screw heads
away from the panel surface
approximately 1/4”.
4) Hang the SPU enclosure on the screws.
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3.4 1) The SPU can be panel mounted. 7.90” (200mm)
Panel Measure and cut an opening in the

panel as shown.
Mounting 10.40”
2) Remove the two mounting plates from (264mm)
the rear of the enclosure.
3) Install the gasket onto the rear of the

front panel of the SPU enclosure.
4) Place the enclosure into the panel.

Mounting
Plates
5) Re-install the two mounting plates as
shown. Gasket
6) Thread the four 8-32 x 3.00” machine 8-32 x 3.00”

screws through each of the two outer Panel Screws
tapped holes in the mounting plates.
Tighten the screws to secure the
enclosure to the panel. Panel
3.5 1) The SPU can be mounted on horizontal

Pipe or vertical pipe. The pipe must be secure
and of sufficient strength to support the
Mounting weight of the SPU.
2) Install the two mounting plates onto the

rear of the enclosure. For horizontal
pipe mounting, install the mounting
plates on the top and bottom plate cut-
outs. For vertical pipe mounting, install
the mounting plates on the side plate
cut-outs.
3) Thread the long mounting clamp

through the square cut-outs in the
mounting plates as shown.
4) Wrap the clamp around the pipe and

tighten loosely. Be sure the pipe is
seated in the pipe groove, then tighten
securely.
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3.6 Open the front cover of the SPU. Position the Doppler/Transit-Time switch to the
Select the preferred operating mode (factory setting is transit time). Operate the meter in the
Transit Time mode (best accuracy) if the fluid contains little or no particles (up to 10%
Measurement maximum). Operate the meter in the Doppler mode if the fluid to be measured contains
Method more than 10% particles.
Doppler/Transti-Time Switch
3.7 The transducer connections are pre-wired at the factory. If a main AC input power cord
Electrical selection was made when ordering, the power cord and main AC power input connection
Connections is factory wired. When powering the meter by DC, a power cable for this purpose should
be installed in one of the cable gland liquid-tight connectors. See section 3.8 below. The
meter will automatically adjust for any main power input that is within the power
requirements range of 110 to 240 volts AC or 15 to 30 volts DC. See the diagram below
for wiring of output signals, communications signals and process control relays.
All high voltage connections in the front wiring compartment are
CAUTION considered “finger safe”. However, disconnect electricity to the meter and
risk of electric shock use care when connecting high voltage wires to the plug-in type terminal
blocks.
There are no user serviceable items inside the rear meter enclosure. If it
CAUTION becomes necessary to open the back cover, be sure to disconnect the main
risk of electric shock power supply before opening the back cover of the enclosure.
The transducer cable length is fixed. Do not attempt to modify the length of the cables.
Various cable lengths are available from the factory. Contact the factory if you need
assistance. Shielded cable is recommended for signal output connections.
SETUP BUTTON FUSE 1A 250V (5x20mm)

slow blow
littlefuse 239001.XP
MODE SWITCH
SD CARD
AC NTRL
RED (+)
RED (+)
POS (+)
POS (+)
NEG (-)
NEG (-)
BLK (-)
BLK (-)
AC LINE
DC (+)
DC (-)
DATA LOG
GRN
GRN
GRN
GRN
(REMOVE)
RS485 WARNING
COM INPUT POWER LIMITS
NC R1
RED (+)
BLK (-)
AC INPUT
NO
GRN
110~240Vac 50/60Hz-40W
COM DC INPUT
NC R2 15~30 Vdc-40W
NO
COM
NC R3 CAUTION
RS232 risk of electric shock
USB ETHERNET NO

WIRING CONNECTIONS
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Flow Meter
Power Input
1 2 3 4 5
Terminal Block
Positive Negative Line Neutral

(+) (-) intput input
15 to 30 VDC 110 to 240 VAC 50/60Hz

40 WATTS MAX 40 WATTS MAX
POWER INPUT CONNECTIONS
Flow Meter Flow Meter

Current output (4-20 mA) Frequency output (0-1000 Hz)
Maximum load 1000 ohms Open Collector output, 50% duty cycle
Signal Output (Open Collector output

1 2 3 4 5
Terminal Block 50% duty cycle)
5k
5-30 VDC
Current Current Ground Frequency

input output input
4-20mA receiver Digital Pulse Receiver
SIGNAL OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
The SPU wiring compartment is equipped with:

3.8 six large liquid-tight cable gland connectors,
Cable Gland two small liquid-tight cable gland connectors, and
a communications cable liquid-tight cable gland grommet and plug.
Liquid-Tight
Connections To ensure that the SPU enclosure remains water-tight, the following cable glands should
be used:
The six large liquid-tight connectors can be used with any cable diameter from .200
to .394 inches (5.1 to 10.0 mm). They are provided for:
1 each for the power input cable
2 each for the transducer cables
3 each for the process control relay connection cables
The two small liquid-tight connectors can be used with any cable diameter from .118
to .255 inches (3.0 to 6.5 mm). They are provided for:
1 each for the 4-20 mA output signal cable
1 each for the pulse output signal cable
The communications cable grommet can be used with any cable diameter from .190
to .205 inches. It is provided for any one of the following cable types:
USB cable
Ethernet Cable
RS-232 serial cable
RS-485 serial cable
The blank grommet plug should be used when the communications cable grommet is
not required.
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4.0 Overview of Flowmeter Operation

4.1 On application of power, the power LED (green) on the motherboard comes on and the
flowmeter performs self-test functions. The approximate duration of self-test is 10
Power On seconds. The flowmeter indicates that it is in the Self-Test State as follows:
and
Model 1: the red and all four yellew LED
Self-Test indicator lights flash at 1 Hz.
INDICATOR LIGHTS IN
SELF-TEST STATE
Information Screen
Model 2: as for Model 1, plus the LCD
shows the firmware version number and the Firmware Version, B01.00.00
text “Self-Test ...”.
Self-test …
Model 3: as for Model 2.
LCD DISPLAY
Below is a diagram of the flowmeter’s major operating states. The condition of the
4.2
motherboard LEDs is pictured under the name of each state. Transitions are annotated
Description of with their causes, which may be user actions via the motherboard controls and timeouts
Operating (uppercase text), user actions using a display optionally fitted to the flowmeter, (italic
text) or automatic transitions when a step is complete (in parentheses).
States and
Controls In the Self-Test state, the flowmeter checks the operation of internal circuitry, such as
communication between the processor and its peripheral functions, Verify that all LEDs
and the LCD display, if fitted, are working properly. Do not press any buttons during
self-test.
If an error condition is detected during self-test, the flowmeter enters the Faulted State.
Failure of the LEDs, LCD display, and the display touch-pad are not internally
detectable.
If self-test completes without error, the flowmeter enters the Startup State. Note that
completion of self-test does not guarantee that the flowmeter is properly configured and
able to make accurate measurements.
Power ON
(pass)
SELF-TEST STARTUP STATE
(fail) HOLD SETUP TAP SETUP 7 SECOND

FOR TAP SETUP BUTTON or BUTTON TIME OUT
3 SECONDS TIME OUT (5 minutes) or
(complete) press “ESC” button
FAULTED STATE ZERO CALIBRATION SETUP MODE
(fail) TAP SETUP (fail)

TAP SETUP BUTTON or
BUTTON or Activate a TAP SETUP BUTTON or
press configuration FLIP DOPPLER / TT
“DONE” button MODE SWITCH
TRANSDUCER POSITIONING RUN MODE
(fail)
SONIC-PRO OPERATING STATES

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4.3 When power is applied, the flowmeter enters the Startup state. In the Startup State, the
Startup flowmeter waits for up to 7 seconds for the Setup button to be pressed at which time the
Setup mode is entered and changes to the configuration can be made. If the setup button
State is not pressed, the flowmeter will enter the Run Mode and attempt to start flow
measurement. If the transducers are not installed on the pipe, a fault will occur. The
location of the Setup button is as follows:
Model 1: a push-button switch on the SETUP BUTTON (white)

controller motherboard.
SETUP BUTTON FUSE
1A 250V (5 x 20)
MODE SWITCH
Model 2: as for Model 1. SD CARD
AC NTRL
RED (+)
RED (+)
POS (+)
POS (+)
NEG (-)
NEG (-)
BLK (-)
BLK (-)
AC LINE
DC (+)
DC (-)
DATA LOG
GRN
GRN
GRN
GRN
(REMOVE)
RS485 WARNING
COM INPUT POWER
NC R1 LIMITS
RED (+)
BLK (-)
NO
GRN
AC INPUT
Model 3: as for Model 2, plus a SETUP soft COM

NC
NO
R2
96VAC - 264VAC
50/60 Hz
DC INPUT
button appears on the display. RS232
COM
NC
NO
R3
15 to 30 VDC
CAUTION
USB ETHERNET
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT
The flowmeter indicates that it is in the Startup State as follows:
Model 1: the Fault (red) LED is OFF and

all yellow LEDs are at first ON and then
turn OFF one by one, starting at LED1, at
intervals of 1.5 seconds, so as to count down
the 7 second pause.
MODEL 1
Model 2: as for Model 1, plus the display Information Screen

screen indicates:
Startup ... Firmware Version, A01.00.00
Tap Setup to enter Setup Mode Startup …
Hold Setup for Zero Calibration Tap Setup to enter Setup
Configuration set # Hold Setup for Zero Calibration
(Searching for SD Card) Configuration Set #1
(Searching for SD Card)
Below this, a “progress bar” counts off the 7 [£
£
£
£¢
¢
¢]
second delay.
MODEL 2
Information Screen
Model 3: as for Model 2, plus the SETUP
soft button is available.
Startup …
Tap Setup to enter Setup
Hold Setup for Zero Calibration
Configuration Set #1
(Searching for SD Card)
[£
£
£
£¢
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SETUP
MODEL 3
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4.4 From the Setup mode, a zero calibration can be performed or, if equipped with either the
Setup full function display (Model 3) or the optional Communications software, the Setup Root
Menu system can be entered and the meter can be configured. The operations that can
(Configuration) be performed in the Setup Root Menu are fully described in section 5.0.
Mode
The Setup Mode can be entered in two ways:
1) Tap the SETUP button on the motherboard, the display touch-pad, or on the user PC
Communications Software.
2) Flip the Doppler/Transit Time switch.
Note: the meter must be in the Startup State or in the Run Mode to enter the Setup Mode.
The flowmeter indicates that it is in the Setup Mode as follows:
Model 1: two outer yellow LEDs flash at 1

Hz. SETUP MODE
Information Screen
Model 2: as for Model 1, plus the display Firmware Version, A01.00.00

screen indicates: Setup …
Setup Mode...
MODEL 2
Setup Root Menu
Model 3: as for Model 2, plus the Setup Manage Configuration Sets
Root Menu appears. Global Configuration
ENTER Ç ÈESC
MODEL 3
The flowmeter will remain in the Setup Mode until one of the following actions occur:
1) A Configuration Set is activated from the Setup Root Menu.
Either the full function display (Model 3) or the optional Communications software is
required for this action.
2) The user “escapes” from this state.
The user can escape to the Startup state by:
a) Hold the SETUP button on the motherboard for three seconds.
b) Tap the SETUP button on the motherboard once (resulting in entering the
Transducer Positioning state) and tap again (resulting in entering the Startup
state).
c) Press the ESC button on the full function display (Model 3) or on the optional
Communications software.
Note that if the user escapes, the currently active configuration set will re-activate.
3) Five minutes passes without user action.
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4.5 In the Transducer Positioning State, the flowmeter waits for the transducers to be
Transducer correctly positioned on the pipe.
Positioning When operated in the Transit Time measurement mode, the separation distance of the
State transducers is computed by the flowmeter from the information in the Transducer
Setup branch of the Configuration Menu. The correct separation distance is
dependent on the pipe OD, pipe wall thickness, pipe type and chosen mounting mode. If
the Doppler measurement mode is selected (by the motherboard switch), the separation
of the transducers (along the pipe axis) is always zero.
When factory configured, the separation distance and mounting mode is printed on the
serial label. The separation distance will also be displayed on the LCD display or on the
optional communications PC software, in either inches or millimeters depending on the
Measurement Units chosen in Transducer Setup. If the meter has not been factory
configured, or if a new configuration is required, the pipe OD, pipe wall thickness, pipe
type, fluid type and chosen mounting mode configuration data must be input before
proceeding. See section 5.3 for instructions on how to create or modify a configuration.
If the flowmeter has neither an LCD display nor a connected user PC Software
application, then the Configuration information cannot be changed by the user so the
separation of the transducers will not change from the factory setting.
The flowmeter indicates that it is in the Transducer Positioning State as follows:

Model 1: two center yellow LEDs flash at 1
Hz.
TRANSDUCER
POSITIONING STATE
Information Screen
Model 2: as for Model 1, plus the screen
presents instructions to the user as shown.
Transducer Positioning …
Position the transducers
at a separation distance of:
2.489416 inches (”W” Mount)

Press DONE when this is complete
DONE
You must acknowledge that the transducers are correctly positioned by either pressing
the SETUP button on the motherboard or the DONE soft button on the display, if fitted.
The flowmeter will then return to the Startup state, see section 4.3 above, from
which you can again enter Setup Mode or perform Zero Calibration or, by allowing
the 7 second timeout to elapse, let the flowmeter enter Run Mode and begin flow
measurement.
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4.6 If the Transit Time measurement mode is selected, a zero calibration should be
Zero performed if possible. There must be no movement of fluid in the pipe during the
calibration. It is not necessary to perform zero calibration if Doppler measurement mode
Calibration is selected, however it is harmless and will have no effect on the measurement.
State
In the Zero Calibration State, the flowmeter measures and records the apparent rate of
fluid flow to offset measurements in Run Mode and compensate for any zero flow error.
This information is associated and stored with the active Configuration Set and survives
power loss and restarts. If a new Configuration Set is made activate, it will have its own
zero calibration information. Therefore, the calibration must be performed after the
configuration is created and saved. Although the zero calibration is not required, positive
or negative zero offset reading error may result if the calibration is not performed.
The approximate duration of zero calibration is 15 to 20 seconds. There must be no

movement of fluid in the pipe. Do not perform zero calibration if it is not possible to
establish zero fluid flow in the pipe. If there is flow during zero calibration, then flow
measurement in Run Mode will be inaccurate. The only means provided to cancel zero
calibration or to undo its effect is to perform another zero calibration.
Zero calibration must be started while in the Startup State by holding down the SETUP
button for at least 3 seconds. The Startup State may be entered by power cycling the
flowmeter or upon exit from the Setup Mode or Transducer Positioning state. With either
the Model S3 display or the optional Communications Board and a connected Host PC,
the Setup Mode can be activated directly from the Run Mode by pressing the SETUP
button and then the pressing the ESC button.
On completion of zero calibration, the flowmeter returns to the Startup State and will
again wait for up to 7 seconds for the Setup button to be pressed.
The flowmeter indicates that it is in the Zero Calibration State as follows:
Model 1: one yellow LED flashes at 1 Hz
INDICATOR LIGHTS DURING

ZERO FLOW CALIBRATION
Model 2: as for Model 1, plus the display Information Screen

screen indicates:
Zero Calibration ...
Firmware Version, B01.00.00
Below this, a “progress bar” counts off the
15 to 20 second delay. Zero Calibration …
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4.7 In the Run Mode, the flowmeter performs flow measurement, updates the 4 to 20 mA
Run and pulse signal outputs, displays and logs data and performs process control actions
according to the active configuration.
Mode
The flowmeter indicates that it is in the Run Mode as follows:
Model 1: Yellow LEDs indicate the present

“Goodness of Measurement”.
one light = poor quality
four lights = best quality INDICATOR LIGHTS DISPLAYING
GOODNESS OF MEASUREMENT
Model 2: as for Model 1, plus the Run 1 T 2.46 in. ¢

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indication of “Goodness of Measurement” on
the top line and the calculated speed of
sound in the fluid if in Transit Time
measurement mode. U.S. Gallons
625.38
4345625.38
Relay #1 Relay #2 Relay #3
Model 3: as for Model 2 (see section 1.7 for Active off Alarm
some minor differences between Model 2 SETUP SWAP CLEAR RELAY
and 3 displays). MODEL 2 and MODEL 3
The flowmeter remains in the Run Mode until it is powered down, the user takes an
action to go to Setup Mode or, exceptionally, an error occurs and the flowmeter goes to
the Faulted State. The user can command the flowmeter to Setup Mode by pressing
the motherboard setup button or changing the position of the measurement mode switch
between Transit Time and Doppler. If the Model 3 Display or the Communications
PC Software is connected, the user can additionally press the SETUP soft button.
For a complete description of Run Mode operation, see section 7 below.
4.8
The flowmeter enters the Faulted or Warning State if:
Fault and 1) The flowmeter self-test fails.
Warning 2) A configuration error is detected on exit from Setup Mode.
3) An error condition occurs during flow measurement in Run Mode or Zero
Error Codes Calibration.
Faults and Warnings will be identified by two-digit error codes.

! A Fault will cause the meter to discontinue flow measurement. Note that the 4-20mA
analog output signal and 0-1000 Hz pulse output signal sets to the minimum values (fail
safe low), and all relays will respond as if in a zero flow condition.
! A Warning will not interrupt flow measurement, output signals, or relay functions.
The fault LED will flash at a rate of 2 pulses per second (ON for 250 ms and OFF for 250
ms) to count out the first digit of the error code, will then stay OFF for 1.25 second, will
then flash again at a rate of 2 pulses per second to count out the second digit and then
stay OFF for 5 seconds. The code will repeat.The digit 0 will not be used, so that 81 codes
are available. The errors that can occur and their assigned codes are listed below.
Example: 8 flashes >>> 1.25 second pause >>> 1 flash >>> 5 second pause = Fault 81
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4.8 The flowmeter indicates that it is in the Faulted State as follows:
Fault and
Warning Error Model 1: The Fault LED (red) flashes to
identify the error (note that this LED is on
Codes (cont.) the motherboard and the wiring access door
must be opened to see it) . All yellow LEDs INDICATOR LIGHTS IN
SELF-TEST STATE
are off.
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Model 2: as for Model 1, plus the error code
appears in the upper right hand corner of
the Run Mode display screen.
Attempting Correction.....
15
MODEL 2 and MODEL 3

The Faulted state will attempt to self correct, however, if the error is due to a
configuration problem such as impossible pipe geometries, the configuration error must
be corrected before the fault condition will clear. Repositioning the transducers may be
required before the fault can correct itself. A fault that is caused by an empty pipe
condition, excessive air or particles in the fluid, or other such flow stream disturbances
will self correct when the flow stream returns to an acceptable condition.
The Fault and Warning codes and their respective numbers are listed below. See the
troubleshooting guide in the index of this manual for more information about correcting
for errors.
Fault Codes
F15 Transit Time: Burst onset not detected
F13 Transit Time: Measured sound speed exceeded the configured allowable limit
F19 Improbable flow rate over 40 feet per second (12 meters per second)
F81 Receive signal too weak or absent during burst accusation
F91 Impossible pipe geometries
Warning Codes
W11 Receive signal near lower limit of operation
W12 Receive signal too strong
W13 Transit Time: Measured sound speed exceeded the configured allowable limit
W16 Transit Time: Burst onset not detected
W17 Transit Time: Periodic burst onset detection has large decrease in confidence
W18 Transit Time: Large gain in periodic receiver gain adjustment detected
W37 Improbable scaling offset (e.g. less than 0.5 or greater than 2.0)
The user can configure a fluid sound speed limit value. This feature can be used to
monitor the fluid and alert the user to changes in fluid density. Should the measured
sound speed be greater then the acceptable percentage of error, error code 13 will be
recorded. Error code 13 can be configured to result in either a fault condition or a
warning condition. The default setting is recorded as a fault. See section 5.4.3 for more
information on this feature.
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5.0 Setup (Configuration) Mode

The Setup (configuration) Mode screens are available on the Model 3 only. However, if
the communications option is included, any of the models 1, 2 or 3 can access the setup
mode by using the PC Software Application.
5.1 The function of the soft buttons for menu

New Configuration Set
Menu navigation is as follows:
Metering Setup
Navigation ENTER Perform an appropriate action on ÊFlow Rate
the highlighted item: Ê Volume Units
! Select the item. Ê Ç Ounces Ç
U.S. Barrels Liquid
! If an editable value, edit the value.
U.S. Barrels Oil
! If the item has options, show the Pounds
options. Kilograms
! If the item is a selectable option, choose È As Many Characters As Will Fit È
it and move one place back up the menu
ENTER Ç ÈESC
tree.
ÇMove the highlight up in the list of menu items or options.
ÈMove the highlight down in the list of menu items or options.
ESC Move one place back up the menu tree, abandoning any change at the current
position. If this soft button is pressed at the top level of a menu, leave the menu entirely,
abandoning all unsaved changes.
The function of the soft buttons and their labels will change when editing values, such as
numbers and passwords, and this is described in the following sections.
If the flowmeter enters Setup Mode and no input of any sort is received for a period of 5
minutes, then it will return to the Startup State, from which the user can re-enter the
Setup Mode, if desired.
5.1.1 The Setup Root Menu is shown at right. Setup Root Menu
Setup Root From this screen, the user can Manage Manage Configuration Sets
Menu Configuration Sets and edit certain Global Configuration
Global Configuration items.
The flowmeter stores up to five sets of

configuration item values, called
“Configuration Sets”, which are numbered
from 1 to 5.
ENTER Ç ÈESC
5.1.2 If the ESC soft button is pressed repeatedly to go back up in a menu until the top level is
reached and is then pressed one time more, the flowmeter “escapes” from the Setup
Escaping From
Mode directly to the Startup State and from there to the Run Mode, as described in
Setup section 4.4 above. The Configuration Set used is the same as was previously selected. If
no changes were made to this Set, for example if a different Configuration Set was
changed, the flowmeter will operate exactly as before. However, if the active Set has been
opened, edited and saved, then the changes will take effect without the re-calculation of
internal parameters and therefore the flowmeter may not operate correctly.
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5.2 Setup Root Menu Setup Root Menu
Global Manage Configuration Sets Global Configuration
Global Configuration ÊCommunications Settings
Configuration Master Password
Date and Time
Save Changes
ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC
Under the Global Configuration menu item, you can change communications settings,
enter and/or change the Master Password, set the date and time, and saving the changes.
The Global Configuration settings apply to the flowmeter as a whole and are not
associated with numbered Configuration Sets. Changes take effect when you highlight
Save Changes and press the ENTER soft button. The Setup Root Menu then re-
appears. This may disrupt communication, depending on what changes have been made.
Any changes are lost if the flowmeter loses power before the changes are saved or the
user presses the ESC soft button until the Setup Root Menu returns to the top level
and then one more press.
The following sub-sections explain further what happens when you highlight a choice
and acts on it by pressing the ENTER soft button.
Selecting the Communications Settings menu allows you to:

5.2.1
Communication ! Set the RS-232 bit rate Setup Root Menu
Settings ! Set the RS-485 bit rate and slave node Global Configuration
address Ê Communications Settings
! Set the Ethernet IP address, subnet Ê RS-232
mask, default router and UDP port RS-485
Ethernet
number of the flowmeter
RS-232 and RS-485 will always use 8 data

bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow
control. These settings are not configurable. ENTER Ç ÈESC
Setup Root Menu

Selecting the Ethernet menu allows you to:
Global Configuration
Ê Communications Settings
Ê Ethernet
! Set the Ethernet IP address (the
IP Address
default IP Address is 192.100.100.23) Subnet Mask
! Set the subnet mask Default Router
! Set the default router UDP Port Number
! Set UDP (Universal Data Port) port
number of the flowmeter (typically set
at 26000) ENTER ÇÇÈESC
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5.2.2 On selecting this action, you are prompted to supply a Master Password. The master
Master password is “empty” when shipped from the factory. The first time user may
Password enter any master password. Once entered, this master password can be used to enter
ANY configuration, as if no other passwords are present.
Once a Master Password has been Setup Root Menu

entered, upon selecting this action, you will
Global Configuration
be prompted to supply the Master
ÊMaster Password
Password. If this is done incorrectly, the Ê 12345
flowmeter returns to the Setup Root
Menu. If it is done correctly, you are given
the choices of changing the Master
Password or returning to the Setup Root
Ç
Menu. If you elect to change the Master
Password, you must enter it twice. You will
receive confirmation of the change or, if the Ç
Ç
ENTER ESC
two entries were not the same, the password
will not change and, in either case you are
returned to the Setup Root Menu. Whether the Master Password is changed or not,
on return to the Setup Root Menu, you will not need to enter passwords for the
duration of the current Setup Mode session.
Wherever a password is required, the Master Password will be accepted. Therefore,

knowing the Master Password lets you do anything. In particular, you can overwrite
“forgotten” passwords. Knowing just the password of a single Configuration Set lets
you edit, activate or delete only that set.
5.2.3 On selecting this action, you are able to Setup Root Menu
Setting the Date change date and time settings. Each digit Global Configuration
can be set in the same way as for numerical Ê
and Time data, see section 6.3.1.1 below.
Date and Time
Ê 2008/01/01 00:18:03
The flowmeter uses date and time

information to time stamp log entries, see
section 7.6 below. There is no explicit means
Ç
to set the time zone or daylight savings

time. The clock must be manually set
forwards or backwards as appropriate. Ç
Ç
ENTER ESC
The meter includes a coin cell battery to
maintain the date and time settings in the event of a power failure (Type CR1632, 3V
16mm 126mAh). The battery should last for years of operation. The battery is located on
the main circuit board. Contact the factory if the battery must be replaced.
Save changes before escaping from the Setup Root Menu

5.2.4 Global Configuration menu. If the ESC soft Global Configuration
Saving Changes button is pressed repeatedly to go back up in
ÊCommunications Settings
a menu until the top level is reached and is Master Password
then pressed one time more without saving Date and Time
the changes, the flowmeter “escapes” from Save Changes
the Setup Mode directly to the Startup
State and from there to the Run Mode.
ENTER Ç ÈESC
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5.3 Under the Manage Configuration Sets Setup Root Menu
Manage menu item, the user is offered actions to Manage Configuration Sets
manage these Sets in much the same way as Ê
Configuration files on a computer.
Activate a Configuration Set
Open a Saved Configuration Set
Sets Create a New Configuration Set
Activate a Configuration Set allows the Delete a Saved Configuration Set
user to apply a Configuration Set to the
flowmeter, which will then enter Run Mode
and operate according to the configuration
information in that Set plus the setting of
the motherboard measurement mode switch. ENTER Ç ÈESC
Open a Saved Configuration Set allows the user to inspect and edit a Configuration
Set, reset it to the Factory Configuration, save changes to it, save it to a different Set,
etc.
Create a New Configuration Set begins a fresh Configuration Set, starting from the
pre-set Factory Configuration.
Delete a Saved Configuration Set removes a Configuration Set from the flowmeter.
Similar to operating on files in a computer, the editing of a Configuration Set takes

place in a temporary location called the “Working” Set. This must be saved by the user,
either back to where it came from or to a different numbered Set, otherwise it will be lost
if the flowmeter loses power or the user escapes from Setup Mode.
5.3.1 On selecting this action, a list of the pre-saved Configuration Sets will be shown. The
Activate a user can select a Configuration Set using the Ç and È soft buttons and
ENTER soft button to activate that Set. The flowmeter then exits the Setup
press the ENTER
Configuration
Mode to the Transducer Positioning Setup Root Menu
Set State and eventually the Startup State Manage Configuration Sets
and then to the Run Mode where it will Ê Activate a Configuration Set
perform flow measurement using the ÊConfiguration Set #1
configuration data of that Set. Configuration Set #3
The Setup Root Menu will return to the
screen without the activation of a
Configuration Set if the user fails to
supply a password (if required), or presses
the ESC soft button twice. ENTER Ç ÈESC
5.3.2 This action is similar to Activate a Saved Configuration Set in that the user is able to
select and open a valid Configuration Set. On pressing the ENTER soft button and
Open a supplying a password if necessary, the selected Configuration Set will be loaded into
Configuration the Working Set and the Configuration Edit Menu will appear. From this screen, the
Set user can navigate to and edit configuration items.
5.3.3 On selecting this action, the pre-set Factory Configuration data will be loaded into the
Working Set and the Configuration Edit Menu will appear. The banner will read
Create a New New Configuration Set. From this screen, you can navigate to and edit configuration
Configuration items and save the configuration to a numbered Set.
Set
5.3.4 Deleting a Configuration Set starts out the same as Activate a Saved
Configuration Set. On pressing the ENTER soft button and supplying a password if
Delete a necessary, the Configuration Set number and data will be deleted. Note that new
Configuration configuration data can now be saved to that numbered set). If all Configuration Sets
Set are deleted, the flowmeter will operate according to the Factory Configuration.
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5.4 The Configuration Edit Menu appears if a new Configuration Set is created or if an
existing Configuration Set is successfully opened. The banner on the top line identifies
Configuration the configuration as New Configuration Set or Configuration Set #1, etc. Note that
Edit any changes made are held in a temporary “working” Configuration Set and are not
Menu stored to a numbered Set until the user explicitly selects this operation.
From here, the user can:

! Inspect and Edit the Working
Configuration Set Transducer Setup
! Reset everything to the Factory Metering Setup
Configuration
Reset Working Set to Fact. Defaults
! Create, change or delete the Set Password...
Configuration Set Password Save
! Save the Working Configuration Set Save As ...
to a numbered Configuration Set Save and Activate
! Activate the Set after saving it to a
numbered Configuration Set
ENTER Ç ÈESC
! Abandon edits and return to the Setup
Root Menu
The Working Configuration set cannot be directly activated. It must first be saved (to
a numbered Set). Actions do not appear in the menu if they are inappropriate (for
example, Save and Save and Activate do not appear for a new Set until it is saved to a
Numbered Set).
5.4.1 There are two possible ways to change editable data in the flowmeter. From the user PC
software, decimal digits can be typed directly. From the flowmeter, the user is limited to
Editing Data
the five soft buttons. Data is not available for editing in Model 1 and Models 2 without
Items the user PC Software application.
5.4.1.1 If you press the ENTER soft button when the highlight is on a leaf item that has a
Editing Numerical editable value (rather than a list of choices), you can then edit the value, one digit at a
Values time. The current value is displayed to an appropriate precision and the leftmost digit is
highlighted (see example below).
È
Using the Ç soft button, the value of New Configuration Set

the highlighted digit can be increased by one Metering Setup
for each press. Upon reaching 9, it wraps to Ê Signal Output
0. Using the and soft Ê
È
Pulse Output
Buttons, the highlight can be moved to the Ê Flow Rate at High Point
left or right one digit at a time. The Ê 75000.00
highlight skips non-editable positions, such
as the decimal point. If the highlight is
Ç
moved beyond the leftmost digit, a new digit

will appear with the value 0. If this digit is
not changed before the highlight is moved ENTER Ç ESC
back to the right, it will be removed. A
similar procedure can be used to add zeros to the right of the number, but only if the
number is a real number (contains a decimal point).
When the ENTER soft button is pressed, the currently displayed value becomes the new
value of the item being edited and the menu system moves one place back, appearing as
it did before the edit began. If the ESC soft button is pressed, then the menu system also
moves one place back but the value of the item is not changed and remains as it was
before the edit.
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5.4.1.2 All passwords must contain 5 digits. Each of Setup Root Menu
Entering Passwords the five soft buttons represent 2 digits. The Manage Configuration Sets
using the Soft Buttons numbers 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are interchangeable ÊOpen a Saved Configuration Set
with 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 (respectively), so only Ê Configuration Set #1
five choices are needed to enter any digit Configuration Set #2
from 0 thru 9. Entering the number 00000
(55555) effectively cancels the password Configuration Set #5
input or deletes an existing the password.
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If you are prompted to supply a password
and fail to do so within 30 seconds, the 0/5 1/6 2/7 3/8 4/9
flowmeter reacts as if an incorrect password
was entered.
When setting or changing a password, the password must be entered a second time to
avoid entry errors. If the two entries to not match, the password will not be changed. To
remove password protection, you can take the normal action to set a password and then
delete it by entering the number 00000 (55555) effectively deleting the password. You are
then no longer prompted to enter the password but are instead immediately given access
to the protected data.
5.4.1.3 Many data items must be entered with reference to a specific unit of measure.
Units of Measure
In the Metering Setup branch of the Configuration Edit Menu (see section 5.4.3
below), you are able to specify three different units of measure; two relating to rate of
flow (Flow Rate Volume Units & Flow Rate Time Units) and one relating to total flow
(Flow Total Volume Units). Thus, rate of flow units can be configured for GPM and total
flow units can be configured for U.S. Barrels Liquid. Note that total units do not include
time as a variable.
When entering data in the Metering Setup and the Process Control Setup screens,
any value associated with rate of flow must be entered in the rate of flow units of
measure that is currently configured at the time the data entry takes place. Any value
associated with the total flow must be entered in the total flow units of measure
configured at the time the data entry takes place. This requirement does not apply to
values in the Transducer Setup branch, (such as pipe sizes) which are governed by a
separate selection of units of measure (see section 5.4.2 below). When entering data by
making a selection from a list, it is not necessary to be aware of the units of measure in
force.
For example, if in Flow Rate Volume Units you chose U.S. Gallons and in Flow Rate
Time Units you chose Hours, then Log Rate Setpoints must be entered in U.S. Gallons
per Hour. Similarly, if in Flow Total Volume Units you chose U.S. Barrels Liquid, Log
Total Setpoints must be entered in U.S. barrels liquid.
If the configured units of measure are changed, all editable data item displays will
automatically change to the new units, but they will represent the same actual
quantities. This happens because the flowmeter converts and stores these data values in
SI units.
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5.4.2 The Transducer Setup branch of the Configuration Set #3
Transducer Configuration Edit Menu allows you to
establish the fundamental parameters of the Transducer Setup
Setup flow meter, including the ultrasonic
Ê Measurement Units
Transducer
transducers, the pipe to which they are Pipe
mounted, the liner inside the pipe, if any, Liner
and the fluid flowing in the pipe. Fluid
Using information entered here, the

flowmeter calculates many “engineering”
parameters that are critical to accurate ENTER Ç ÈESC
measurement. This is done when a
Configuration Set is “activated”, but not when a user exits Setup Mode by “escaping”
(for example, after the five minute timeout). Note that changes in this area of
configuration followed by an escape from Setup Mode may cause the flowmeter to
display incorrect flow information.
Under the Transducer Setup branch, the following actions are available:
Measurement Units allows you to specify New Configuration Set

whether dimensions will be entered in Transducer Setup
inches and the speed of sound in feet-per- Ê Measurement Units
second (English) or dimensions will be Ê English (U.S. units)
entered in millimeters and the speed of Metric (SI units)
sound in meters-per-second (Metric). This
choice and all entered numbers must be
consistent when a Set is activated. If, for
example, the pipe diameter is entered as
2.00 when English units are selected but the
choice is then changed to Metric, it is ENTER Ç ÈESC
necessary to go back and enter 50.8 as the
pipe diameter or the flowmeter will attempt
to configure itself for a pipe which is only 2
millimeters across (and will fault).
Transducer --> Model Number allows you to Transducer Setup

specify the model number of the transducer Ê Transducer
pair used. You should not change this Ê Model Number
Mount Method
setting unless you use a different transducer
pair from that originally supplied. The
transducer model number (A00 through
A20) is printed on the transducer housing.
Transducer --> Mount Method allows you to

ENTER Ç È ESC
specify the transducer mount method used
when the meter is set for Transit Time measurement mode. The options are “Z” mount
(transducers on opposite sides of the pipe, no reflections of the sound wave on the pipe
wall), “N” mount (transducers on opposite sides of the pipe, two reflections of the sound
wave on the pipe wall), “V” mount (transducers on the same side of the pipe, one
reflection from the far wall), “W” mount (transducers on the same side of the pipe, two
reflections from the far wall). See section 6.0.
Pipe Outside Diameter allows you to specify the outside diameter of the pipe.
Pipe --> Wall Thickness allows you to specify the thickness of the pipe wall. From this
and the outside diameter, the flowmeter calculates the inside diameter and hence the
cross-sectional area of the pipe. This is critical to converting the measured velocity of the
fluid to a volumetric flow.
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5.4.2 Pipe --> Pipe material allows you to select Configuration Set #3
Transducer from a list the material from which the pipe
is made. This tells the flowmeter the speed- Transducer Setup
Setup Ê Pipe
(continued) of-sound in the pipe wall. The user can also Ê Pipe Material
select Custom Pipe Material in the list and Ê PVC/CPVC
use the Pipe --> Speed of Sound in Custom PVDF
Material to enter the speed-of-sound directly. Stainless Steel 302/303
This alternative should be used if the correct Stainless Steel 304
pipe material is not in the list offered. Stainless Steel 304L
È Stainless Steel 316 È
Liner --> Wall Thickness allows you to ENTER Ç ÈESC
specify the thickness of any liner inside the
pipe. If there is no liner in the pipe, it
should be set to zero.
Liner --> Speed of Sound allows you to specify the speed-of-sound in the liner material.
If there is no liner in the pipe, it is not necessary to set this as it will be ignored.
Fluid --> Fluid Type allows you to select the type of fluid in the pipe from a list. This tells
the flowmeter the speed-of-sound in the fluid. The user can also select Custom Fluid
Type in the list and use the Fluid --> Speed of Sound in Custom Fluid to enter the
speed-of-sound directly. This alternative should be used if the correct fluid or
fluid/temperature combination is not in the list offered.
5.4.3 The Metering Setup branch of the Configuration Set #3

Metering Configuration Edit Menu allows you to Metering Setup
Setup select how the flowmeter will display, record ÊFlow Rate
and otherwise process flow measurements, Totalizer
including the units of measure, averaging, Display
frequency of update, scaling at signal Signal Output
Data Logging
outputs and logging.
SOS Alarm
Changes in this area of configuration affect

only the way in which the flowmeter
presents flow information on the display, at ENTER Ç ÈESC
output signals and in logging. This will not

cause the flowmeter to make incorrect flow measurements.
Under the Metering Setup branch, the following actions are available:
Flow Rate --> Volume Units allows you to Configuration Set #3

specify the units of measure in which flow
Metering Setup
rates are displayed and written to log ÊFlow Rate
entries. You can also select Custom Volume Ê Volume Units
Units in the list and use the Flow Rate --> Ê U.S. Gallons
Custom Volume Unit per U.S. Gallon to Ounces
U.S. Barrels Liquid
enter the equivalent of one U.S. Gallon in
U.S. Barrels Oil
that unit. This alternative should be used if
Cubic Feet
the desired unit of measure is not in the list Acre Feet
offered.
ENTER Ç ÈESC
Flow Rate --> Time Units allows you to
select the time part of the units of measure for flow rates. The options available are
seconds, minutes, hours and days.
Flow Rate --> Digits After Decimal Point allows you to specify how many digits appear
after the decimal point when flow rate is displayed on the Run Mode screen.
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5.4.3 Flow Total --> Volume Units allows you to
Metering specify the units of measure in which flow
Setup totals are displayed and written to log Metering Setup
entries. This is independent of the units of ÊTotalizer
(continued) Ê Volume Units
measure for flow rates, so that the flow rate
Digits After Decimal Point
units of measure mey be different than the
Total Display Function
flow total units. As for Flow Rate, a custom
unit of measure can be specified.
Flow Total --> Digits After Decimal Point

allows you to specify how many digits
ENTER Ç ÈESC
appear after the decimal point when flow
total is displayed on the Run Mode screen.
Flow Total --> Total Display Function allows you to enable or disable the clearing of the
recorded total flow using the CLEAR soft button on the display in Run Mode and also
the clearing of batch counts and totals on Process Control Screens.
Display --> Display Language allows you to Configuration Set #3

select the natural language of display text.
The choices offered are English, Spanish, Metering Setup
ÊDisplay
German and French.
Ê Display Language
Flow Rate Averaging
Display --> Flow Rate Averaging allows you
Display Update
to select the time interval over which flow Low Flow Cutoff
rate measurements are averaged before High Flow Cutoff
presentation to the display, signal outputs, Scaling Offset
process control, logging, etc. The choices
offered are 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, 2.50, 5.00 and ENTER Ç ÈESC
10.00 seconds. Longer values result in
higher accuracy and a more stable display but a slower response to changes in flow rate.
The Flow total value is not affected by flow rate averaging setting.
Display --> Display Update allows you to select the time interval between the
presentation of new flow information to the display, signal outputs, process control,
logging, etc. The choices offered are 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, 2.50 and 5.00 seconds. Both flow rate
and flow total are affected.
Display --> Low Flow Cutoff allows you to specify a flow rate below which the actual
measured value is replaced by zero. When factory configured, a flow rate equal to
approximately .25 feet per second is set.
Display --> High Flow Cutoff allows you to specify a high rate above which the actual
measured value is replaced by the cutoff value. When factory configured, a flow rate
equal to approximately 30 feet per second is set.
Display --> Scaling Offset allows you to specify a scaling factor, which would generally
be close to one, by which measured flow is multiplied. If required, this value can be used
to quickly adjust for errors in the flow rate reading after a field calibration has been
performed.
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5.4.3 Signal Output --> Analog Output allows you Configuration Set #3
Metering to specify the mapping of flow rate to the
Metering Setup
Setup current value at the 4 to 20 mA analog ÊSignal Output
output signal. The mapping is specified by Ê Analog Output
(continued)
two points on a straight line. Pulse Output
Signal Output --> Pulse Output allows you

to specify the mapping of flow rate to the
frequency of pulses at the digital output
signal. The mapping is specified by two
points on a straight line. ENTER Ç ÈESC
Data Logging --> Log Interval allows you to
specify a regular periodic interval in Metering Setup
seconds, at which flow rate and flow total ÊData Logging
will be recorded in a log entry. The factory Ê Log Interval
default setting is 180 seconds. (see section Ê 180
7.6 below for more on data logging).
Data Logging --> Log Rate Setpoint allows

you to specify upper and lower flow rates
which, when crossed, will result in log
ENTER ÇÇÈESC
entries being generated.
Data Logging --> Log Total Setpoint allows

you to specify five total flow values at which
log entries will be generated.
Metering Setup
SOS Alarm --> Percent Error Window ÊSOS Alarm
allows you to define the percentage of fluid Ê Percent Error Window
Error Type
sound speed change that is acceptable before
an error alarm is triggered. The default
value is 10%. See the index at the back of
this manual for fluid sound speed data.
SOS Alarm --> Error Type allows you to

ENTER Ç ÈESC
define the type of error that will result when
the measured fluid sound speed has Configuration Set #3
exceeded the limit window. When Warning
Metering Setup
is selected, the meter will log and display a
ÊSOS Alarm
warning and flow measurement will Ê Percent Error Window
continue. When Fault is selected, the meter Ê 10
will log and display a fault condition, flow
measurement will cease, and the meter will
enter the faulted state. See section 4.8 for
information on faults and warnings.
ENTER Ç ÈESC
Metering Setup
ÊSOS Alarm
Ê Error Type
Ê Fault
Warning
ENTER Ç ÈESC
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5.4.4 The Process Control Setup branch of the Configuration Set #3
Process Configuration Edit Menu allows you to Process Control Setup
Control assign each of the three Relay Channels to Ê Relay Channel #2
monitor either the flow rate, flow total, error Ê Assign Relay
Setup Ê
codes, or be disabled and also to establish Monitor Flow Rate
appropriate process control settings. Monitor Flow Total
Monitor Error Codes
Disabled
For a detailed description of the flowmeter
Process Control functions and the precise
effect of each setting briefly presented here,
see section 8 below. ENTER Ç ÈESC
Under the Process Control Setup branch,

sub-branches appear for each of the three Relay Channels.
Under the sub-branch for each Relay Channel, the following actions are available:
Assign Relay allows you to assign the Configuration Set #3

channel to monitor flow rate, flow total, Process Control Setup
error codes or to be disabled. Ê Relay Channel #2
Ê Assign Relay
Flow Rate Alarm Settings --> High Trigger Ê Flow Rate Alarm Settings
allows you to enter a flow rate at and above Batch Dispensing Settings
which the channel will generate an alarm Error Trigger Settings
condition.
Flow Rate Alarm Settings --> High Release

gives you the option of entering a flow rate ENTER Ç ÈESC
at which an alarm condition generated by
reaching the high trigger value will
automatically clear. Configuration Set #3
Flow Rate Alarm Settings --> Low Trigger Ê Relay Channel #2
allows you to enter a flow rate at and below ÊFlow rate Alarm Settings
which the channel will generate an alarm Ê High Trigger
condition. High Release
Low Trigger
Flow Rate Alarm Settings --> Low Release Low Release
gives you the option of entering a flow rate Alarm Delay Time
at which an alarm condition generated by
reaching the low trigger value will ENTER Ç ÈESC
automatically clear.
Flow Rate Alarm Settings --> Alarm Delay Time gives you the option of entering a delay
after the detection of an alarm condition during which the relay is prevented from
energizing, giving the operator a chance to correct the condition.
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5.4.4 Batch Dispensing Settings --> Default Configuration Set #3
Process Control Batch Amount allows you to set a default Process Control Setup
Setup batch volume for the relay channel. On the Ê Relay Channel #2
Process Control run screen for this Ê Batch Dispensing Settings
(continued) Ê
channel, the user is able to change the batch Default Batch Amount
volume. Values edited on that screen are not Batch Start Mode
saved in the Configuration Set and the Relay Timer
default will be restored if the flowmeter
restarts.
Batch Dispensing Settings --> Batch Start ENTER Ç È ESC

Mode allows you to select the batch start
mode to be manual (the relay is manually
energized by pressing the front panel soft button, remains energized until the batch
amount has passed through the flowmeter and then de-energizes) or automatic (every
time the batch amount is observed to pass through the flowmeter, the relay energizes for
a configured time and then de-energizes).
Batch Dispensing Settings --> Relay Timer allows you to specify the time for which the
relay energizes for each batch in automatic batch start mode.
Error Trigger Settings --> Type of Trigger

allows you to specify the type or error that
will trigger an alarm and energize the relay. Process Control Setup
Faults and warnings are described in Ê Relay Channel #2
Ê Error Trigger Settings
section 4.8.
Ê Type of Trigger
Ê Fault
Warning
Fault or Warning
ENTER Ç ÈESC
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5.4.5 If you select Reset Working Set to Factory Configuration Set #3
Reset Working Values from the Configuration Edit Menu, Reset Working Set to Factory Values
Set to Factory then all configuration items that are
Values editable are set to values established by the Are you Sure?
Factory Configuration. The prompt Are
(You Will Lose All Information In the
you sure? (You will lose all information in
Working Configuration Set)
the Working Configuration Set) appears and
soft buttons are assigned to YES and NO. If (Configuration Set #3 will not be affected)
the Configuration Edit Menu was
reached by opening a saved configuration
set, the additional information (Configura- YES NO
tion Set # 3 will not be affected) will be
displayed, as appropriate. If the user presses the YES soft button, the Working Set will
be reset, otherwise it will not. In either case, the Configuration Edit Menu re-appears.
5.4.6 If you select Set Password from the Configuration Edit Menu, then a password can be
set or cleared for the Working Configuration Set. The prompt Enter five-digit password,
Set Password
appears. Once five soft buttons have been pressed, you will be asked to repeat the
(for a single password to guard against entry errors. To escape from setting a password, it is sufficient
configuration to deliberately enter two different sequences.
set)
When this is completed, the Configuration Edit Menu returns. If you have created a
new configuration and attempt to save the Working Set to a previously numbered
Configuration Set, then you will be prompted for the password of that Set, if one exists,
before it is overwritten. If you opened an existing Set, then you must have supplied the
password at that time and no further security measures are taken.
If you select Save from the Configuration Edit Menu, the Working Set is saved to the
5.4.7
currently opened numbered Set. If you created a new configuration and has not
Saving previously saved it to a numbered Set, this selection is not available. You must use Save
Changes As …, see below.
If you select Save As … you are offered the Save As...
five numbered Configuration Sets as choices Ê Configuration Set #1
as shown at right. You should use Ç Configuration Set #2
È Configuration Set #3
the and soft buttons, to select the
desired Set and press the ENTER soft Configuration Set #5
button to save the Working Set to that Set.
The Configuration Edit Menu returns.
The ESC soft button returns to the
Configuration Edit Menu without saving
ENTER Ç ÈESC
the Working Set.
If you select Save and Activate, what happens is as for Save above, but after the
Working Set is saved it is activated and the flowmeter exits the Setup Mode towards
Run Mode.
When you attempt to save the Working Set to a numbered Set that is not the one
originally opened for editing, then if the destination Set has a password, you will be
required to supply it before the Set is overwritten.
If the ESC soft button is pressed repeatedly until all Configuration Edit Menu
5.4.8 branches are closed and is then pressed one further time, the flowmeter takes the
Escape Without “escape” path out of Setup Mode directly to Startup. Any changes made that have not
Saving been saved are lost.
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6.0 Transducer Installation

6.1 Select a pipe location that provides a minimum straight length of pipe of at least 10
Transducer times the pipe’s nominal pipe size and mark a point that is at least 5 times the pipe
diameter downstream from the nearest pipe fitting. See section 1.6 for the minimum
Piping System straight pipe length requirements.
Location NO Pipe must be full
Air could be trapped

NO OK
Air bubble
NO
Down flows
OK must have !
back pressure OK
OK
Flow 10 x D 5xD
Direction NO
Sediment
TRANSDUCER MOUNTING LOCATION
If the fluid to be measured contains particles, the meter should be operated using the
6.2 Doppler measurement method. For Doppler operation, the transducers will be mounted
directly opposite each other as shown below.
Transducer
Mounting All pipe types and sizes
Mode for
Doppler
Measurement
DOPPLER MOUNTING MODE
6.3 If the fluid contains little or no particles (up to 10% maximum), operate the meter using
the Transit Time method to obtain the best accuracy. Select “V” mounting mode when
Transducer possible. The “V” mounting mode allows the greatest sound travel distance while
Mounting permitting good signal strength. Basic pipe material and size general guidelines are
Mode for shown below.
Transit Time “V” Mount Mode “Z” Mount Mode

Measurement
Typically smaller pipe sizes Typically larger pipe sizes
from 2” to 6” diameter. from 4” to 100” diameter.
TRANSIT TIME MOUNTING MODES
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6.4 When the meter is operated in the Doppler measurement method, the transducers are
Transducer ALWAYS mounted directly opposite each other. The separation is therefore zero.
Separation When the meter is operated in the Transit-Time measurement method, the front faces
Distance of the transducers must be positioned the correct distance apart.
Separation
Distance
A B
The correct separation distance is dependent on the pipe size, pipe type and chosen
mounting mode. When factory configured, the separation distance and mounting mode is
printed on the serial label. If the meter has not been factory configured, or if a new
configuration is required, the pipe size, pipe type and mounting mode configuration data
must be input before proceeding. See section 5 for instructions on how to create or modify
a configuration.
For meters so equipped, the separation distance (as calculated based on the currently
active configuration set) is also shown on the LCD display and on the Remote
Communications PC Software display screen.
Currently Active Configuration set Currently Active Configuration set

Separation Distance Separation Distance
5 T 2.32 in. ¢
¢
£
[¢] 1480
U.S. Gallons / min
U.S. Gallons
625.38
4345625.38
Relay #1 Relay #2
Active off
SETUP SWAP CLEAR RELAY
LCD Display Screen

Communications PC Software Screen
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6.5 The pipe mounting surface must be clean, smooth and free of any surface imperfections.
Pipe Remove all insulation material, loose paint, coatings, etc. Clean the pipe surface
thoroughly. Use sandpaper if necessary to remove surface imperfections. Do not mount
Surface the transducers over weld seams.
Preparation
Place a mark on the pipe where the first transducer will be located. Be sure to locate the
transducers on the side of horizontal runs of pipe.
Air bubbles may be present

O NO
45
Horizontal
OK
O
45 NO
Sediment may be present
Doppler Mode:
6.6 If the fluid to be measured contains particles, the meter should be operated using the
Doppler Doppler measurement method. For Doppler operation, the transducers will be mounted
Method directly opposite each other as shown below.
Transducer When the meter is operated in the Doppler mode, marking the second transducer
Installation location is not necessary. Simply install both transducer directly opposite from each
other.
DOPPLER MOUNTING MODE
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6.7 Transit Time V mounting method:
Transit Time If the fluid contains little or no particles (up to 10% maximum), operate the meter using
the Transit Time method to obtain the best accuracy.
Transducer
Installation When the meter is operated in the Transit Time method, marking the second transducer
V Mount Mode location is required.
The V Mount mode requires careful separation distance measurements. Inaccurate
placement of the transducers may result in insufficient signal strength and poor
measurement accuracy.
Draw a straight centerline, parallel to the center line of the pipe, from the first
transducer location mark (A) through to the second transducer location (B). Place a mark
on the centerline at the correct transducer separation distance.
Mark First Transducer Location (A)
Centerline
Mark Second Transducer Location (B)
Measure Separation Distance
TRANSIT TIME V-MOUNT MODE
V-MOUNT MODE
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6.8 Transit Time Z-mount method:
Transit Time The Z-mount configuration requires that the second transducer be located directly
opposite the V-mount location (point B). The Z-Mount method requires careful separation
Transducer distance measurements. Inaccurate placement may result in insufficient signal strength
Installation and poor accuracy.
Z Mount Mode
Mark FIRST Transducer Location (A)
Mark V Mount Transducer Location (B)
Mark Z Mount
Transducer Location (C )
A B C
Centerline
Measure Separation Distance
TRANSIT TIME Z-MOUNT MODE
Draw a straight centerline, parallel to the center line of the pipe, from the first
transducer location mark (A) through to the second transducer location (B). Place a mark
on the centerline at the correct transducer separation distance.
To locate the opposite mounting point, gift wrapping paper, butcher paper or similar
paper that is long enough to wrap completely around the pipe, is required. The paper
used must have squared edges.
1) Measure the pipe circumference by wrapping the length of paper around the pipe.
2) Align the overlapping side edges of the paper with each other.
3) Mark the paper at the point where the top edges overlap. The distance from the top
edge to the overlap mark will be the pipe circumference.
A A
B B
ALIGN SIDE
EDGES
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4) Fold the paper so that the top edge and the marked circumference point touch.
5) Unfold and place a mark on the folded edge. This mark will be exactly one half of the
circumference. This mark is the location for the second transducer.
TOP EDGE
ONE HALF
CIRCUMFERENCE FOLD
C
ONE HALF
CIRCUMFERENCE
CIRCUMFERENCE FULL CIRCUMFERENCE
6) Once again, wrap the paper around the pipe starting with the top edge corner
positioned at the second transducer location (separation distance point B).
7) Align the side edges of the paper.
8) Place a mark on the pipe at the one half circumference mark.
A A
B TOP EDGE B
CORNER
ALIGN SIDE
EDGES
C
ONE HALF
CIRCUMFERENCE
FOLD
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6.9 An acoustic coupling material must be placed between the transducer and the pipe
Transducer surface at the point where the sound waves enter the pipe.. Without this material, the
ultrasonic sound waves will not penetrate into the pipe. The meter package includes
Acoustic three different gasket materials for this purpose.
Mounting
The blue gasket should be used for permanent installations. This gasket will be damaged
Gaskets
be repeated installations.
The white gasket should be used for non-permenant installations such as in portable
applications. This gasket will withstand multiple installations.
Dow Corning Silicone Seal #111 may be used in place of the gaskets if desired.
BLUE TRANSDUCER BLUE GASKET PLACED

TRANSDUCER BOTTOM VIEW
GASKET ON TRANSDUCER
BLUE GASKET INSTALLATION
1) Peel off the thin paper backing from the blue gasket and place the gasket on the
transducer completely covering the waveguide.
2) Remove the thick plastic backing from the gasket before positioning the transducer on
the pipe.
WHITE TRANSDUCER WHITE GASKET PLACED

TRANSDUCER BOTTOM VIEW
GASKET ON TRANSDUCER
WHITE GASKET INSTALLATION

The white gasket does not include backing tape. Position the gasket on the transducer
completely covering the entire bottom surface of the transducer.
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6.10 The meter is provided with five pipe clamps, four to be used for transducer mounting and
Transducer a fifth for mounting the SPU. A single clamp can be used on a pipe diameter of up to 10
inches. The clamps can be chained together if required for larger pipe diameters.
Mounting Additional clamps can be purchased from the factory.
Clamps
Carefully place the first transducer onto the pipe so that the front arrow on the
transducer is located exactly over the first separation distance mark (A). Be sure the
transducer is placed straight and parallel to the pipe centerline.
CENTERLINE
A B CENTERLINE
Secure the first transducer to the pipe using the enclosed pipe clamps. The arrows on the
front and rear of the transducers must point toward the pipe centerline mark.
FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

ARROW ON CENTERLINE ARROW ON CENTERLINE
Locate the second transducer separation mark (B). Carefully place the second transducer
onto the pipe so that the front arrow on the transducer is located exactly over the mark
(B). Be sure the transducer is placed straight and parallel to the pipe centerline. Be sure
that both transducers are facing each other and parallel to the pipe centerline.
A B
Check that the separation distance is correct. Tighten the clamps equally.
A B
Separation
Distance
BLUE
GASKET
MOUNTING CLAMPS
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7.0 Run Mode

This section describes the flowmeter 1 T 2.46 in. ¢
¢
£
[¢] 1480
operation in the Run Mode. A mock-up of U.S. Gallons / min
the Run Mode screen is shown at right.
This is how it appears for Model 2 and 3
Displays or if it is viewed from the User PC
Software application . For Model 2, the only U.S. Gallons
625.38
difference is that the SETUP and RELAY
soft buttons are absent (blank) on the 4345625.38
flowmeter display (but they are still present
at the PC). Active off Alarm
SETUP SWAP CLEAR RELAY
In the Run Mode, the flowmeter measures the velocity of fluid movement in the pipe
and from this, and the user-specified dimensions of the pipe, determines the volumetric
flow rate and accumulates the total volume of fluid flow. The flowmeter is not sensitive to
the direction of fluid movement and flow in either direction is treated as positive for both
flow rate display and accumulation of the total volume of fluid that has passed
(totalization). Should fluid flow first in one direction and then return in the other
direction, the flowmeter will register a total of twice the amount of fluid, even though the
net actual flow is zero.
7.1 Two display areas are provided to show the current flow rate and the total accumulated
flow. Both areas can display ten digits and the decimal point.
Primary and
Secondary You may configure the number of digits that appear after the decimal point in each
display area (see section 5.4.3 above). Digits remaining (from the maximum of ten) are
Display Areas available for digits to the left of the decimal point. Leading zeros are not shown. If it is
not possible to display the value as configured, for example if only five digits are
available to the left of the decimal point and the value reaches 100,000, then the display
automatically switches to engineering notation. Seven significant digits are displayed
followed by “E” a two digit exponent value. Example: 2.09E12
Above the primary and secondary display areas are the primary and secondary display
labels. These show whether the area is displaying flow rate or total accumulated flow and
the units of measure (which are configured by the user in Setup Mode, see section 5.4.3
above).
Pressing the SWAP soft button exchanges the flow rate and total accumulated flow
readings between the primary and secondary display areas. The labels are also
exchanged. This soft button is present on Model 2 and Model 3 displays.
Pressing and holding the SWAP soft button exchanges the flow rate display to velocity
units. If the Measurement Units set in Transducer Setup above (section 5.4.2) are in
English U.S units, the velocity will be displayed as feet per second. If the Units of
Measure are set as Metric SI units, the velocity will display in meters per second.
Pressing and holding the SWAP soft button a again changes the flow rate display back to
the units of measure as specified in section 6.3.3. This soft button is present on Model 2
and Model 3 displays.
Pressing the CLEAR soft button zeros the total accumulated flow reading, in whichever
display area it is showing. The previous total is lost and flow now accumulates in a new
total. This soft button is present on Model 2 and Model 3 displays. This feature can be
disabled by configuration, in which case the CLEAR soft button will not appear.
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7.1.1 The rate of fluid flow in the pipe is measured by the flowmeter many times per second.
Flow Rate To improve accuracy and the stability of the display, these measurements are averaged
Measurement over a configurable time and new values are presented to the display at a configurable
rate.
The averaging algorithm used is the Simple Moving Average (SMA), which is “the un-
weighted mean of the previous n data points”. Rather than selecting n, you can configure
Flow Rate Averaging to be performed over some number of seconds. All measurements
taken during that period are averaged to form each displayed flow reading. The
averaging time can be configured by selecting a value of 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2.5, 5 or 10 seconds
from the list.
The time period at which the flowmeter display updates is configurable in Setup Mode
to 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2.5 or 5 seconds. Each time the display is updated, the SMA of the flow
measurements is computed and written to the display as described above. Setting the
display update period to be much greater than the averaging time may not make sense.
For example, averaging over one second and updating the display every five seconds will
mean that 80% of the measurements taken will never contribute to a displayed flow
value. The flowmeter does not prohibit or warn against such inconsistent settings.
The units of measure for flow rate can be configured in Setup Mode. The units in which
both volume and time are expressed can be selected from appropriate options. A custom
unit of measure for volume can be selected by specifying the size of one U.S. Gallon in
that unit.
You may wish to suppress the display of very small flow values. The you can configure a
Low Flow Cutoff value so that if the flowmeter would display a value smaller than this,
it displays zero instead. By symmetry, the user can configure a High Flow Cutoff value.
If the flowmeter would display a value larger than this, it displays the cutoff value
instead. Note that these values are entered in the Setup Mode as numbers and must be
given in the units of measure configured for flow rate display. If at some later time you
change the units of measure, the cutoff values will upon inspection appear to have
changed, but will represent the same flow rate, just in different units of measure.
Should you observe that the flowmeter’s readings are consistently in error by a
measurable amount, it is possible to correct this situation by configuring a Scaling
Offset. The Factory Default for this is 1.00. The flowmeter will accept values from 0.00
to 9.99. Every measurement taken by the flowmeter is multiplied by this number before
further processing. Flow rate and flow total will therefore be affected. The Scaling
Offset is part of a Configuration Set, so it does not apply to the flowmeter as a whole
and should be set as required in each numbered Set.
If flow measurement is restarted (by passing through the Startup State, for whatever
reason), then all prior measurements previously stored for the purpose of averaging are
discarded. A new average is computed using only new flow measurements and they begin
to arrive after the restart. The display area in which the flow rate appears is blanked
(made empty) until the first measurement is made and the first average is computed.
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7.1.2 As well as averaging measurements to display flow rate, the flowmeter totals all
Total Flow measurements divided by the measurement period to compute a totalized flow. This is
Measurement written to the display at the same configured intervals as for flow readings.
The units of measure for total flow can be configured independently of flow rate.
Pressing the CLEAR soft button zeros the total accumulated flow if this option has been
enabled by the configuration.
Should the flowmeter experience a power loss or be restarted by entry into Setup Mode,
it will preserve a recent value of the total flow and restore this when next entering Run
Mode. In Run Mode, the Total Flow will be saved to non-volatile memory every ten
seconds. Any fluid that flows while the flowmeter is not in Run Mode is not included in
the total.
7.2 The top line of the Run Mode screen shows the status of the measurement process. On
the far left is shown the active Configuration Number, active Measurement Mode
Measurement and the Transducer Separation Distance. In the center is shown the Goodness of
Status Areas Measurement index. On the right is shown the Speed of Sound in the fluid (if in
transit time mode).
7.2.1 The field on the top left displays the active 1 T 2.46 in. ¢
¢
£
[¢] 1480
Configuration Configuration Set , the measurement U.S. Gallons / min
method in effect (T for Transit Time or D for
and Mode
Doppler) and the transducer separation
distance. The display shown to the right
indicates: 1 T 2.46 in. U.S. Gallons
625.38
! Configuration Set #1
! Transit Time measure method 4345625.38
! 2.46 inches separation distance.
Active off Alarm
The measurement method can be changed SETUP SWAP CLEAR RELAY
by the two-position switch on the controller
motherboard (the wiring access door must be removed to get at this switch) whereupon
the flowmeter will automatically enter Setup Mode.
In Transit Time mode, the transducer separation distance shown is the distance used in
Transducer Positioning, see section 2.8 above. In Doppler mode, this display value
will always be zero. In both modes, the units of measure will be for the distance selected
in the Transducer Setup menu, see section 5.4.2 above. If English (U.S. units) is
selected, then the units displayed will be in. for inches. If Metric (SI units) is selected,
then the units displayed will be mm for millimeters.
7.2.2 The field in the top center of the display status line displays the “Goodness of
Goodness of Measurement” which indicates the reliability of ultrasonic flow measurement under the
present working conditions. This is computed by the algorithms that determine fluid
Measurement velocity. The average of all samples computed during each display update interval is
taken and then displayed as a reliability index of 0 to 4 bars. [¢ ¢ ¢£] Zero bars indicate
an unreliable measurement and four bars indicate high reliability.
The same goodness of measurement indication appears on the four amber LEDs on the
controller motherboard, which can be viewed if the wiring access door is removed.
If flow measurement is restarted (by passing through the Startup State), then prior
goodness of measurement information is discarded and the display will show zero until
new information is computed.
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7.2.3 The field on the top right displays either a speed of sound measurement value (if in
Sound Speed Transit Time mode) or a zero (if in Doppler mode).
Display
When operated in the transit time mode, the flowmeter periodically calculates the speed
that sound is traveling through the fluid and displays the resulting value in meters per
second. This value is useful for determining the reliability of the measurement and also
for configuring the meter for unknown Custom Fluids. A list of the Fluid Types that
are available for selection in the meter and their sound speed is shown in the index at
the end of this manual. The displayed value should closely match the fluid’s sound speed.
Should the displayed value not match, one or more of the following conditions may exist:
! The transducers are not positioned correctly

! The pipe material type does not match the Pipe Material Type specified in the
Transducer Setup configuration menu
! The pipe wall thickness is other than specified in the Transducer Setup
configuration menu
! The fluid type does not match the Fluid Type specified in the Transducer Setup
configuration menu
! The fluid’s temperature is different than the temperature of the index values
See section 7.2.4 below for information on configuring the meter for unknown Custom
Fluids.
7.2.4 The following outlines how to use the flowmeter to determine the speed of sound in a
fluid. For the flowmeter to function, the precise speed of sound does not need to be known
Measuring the
in advance. However, to place the transducers in the optimal location, knowing the speed
Fluid Sound of sound in the fluid is important. The following outlines a procedure that you can follow
Speed in determining the fluid speed of sound.
! This test can be performed with or without flow. It is recommended that the test be
performed with zero flow.
! The pipe outer diameter and wall thickness should be known precisely. It is
recommended to use a small section of pipe so that the exact dimensions can be
measured.
! The speed of sound calculation is also affected by transducer placement. Any error in
the spacing of the transducers will translate to an error in the calculated speed of
sound.
1) Enter all the appropriate information for pipe material and dimensions.
2) Select “custom” as the fluid type and enter a custom speed of sound for the fluid in
meters/second. Use a best first guess – if it's a water based fluid, start with
something close to the speed of sound for water. If it's an oil based fluid, use
something close to the speed of sound for oil. See the index for sample fluid sound
speeds.
3) Save and activate your configuration. Place the transducers at the spacing specified
by the meter. Press DONE. The meter will now calculate and display a speed of
sound in the upper right hand corner. If the displayed speed of sound matches that
which was entered, then that value should be used. If the displayed speed of sound is
different, or a fault occurs, change the fluid speed of sound to the displayed value or
try a new estimate and repeat step 3.
When estimating the sound speed, use a systematic approach by increasing or decreasing
your estimate by a fixed value, such as 100 meters per second.
During the run mode, the displayed speed of sound should closely match the entered
speed of sound (provided proper transducer placement and no change in temperature or
properties of the fluid such as density).
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7.3 If the flowmeter is fitted with the Process Control Board, three Process Control Status
Process Areas appear on the display under the secondary display area and above the soft button
labels. The Model 2, Model 3 and the User PC Software display is the same. Each area is
Control labeled with the relay number to which it refers and shows the status of that relay
Status Areas channel. If a relay channel is disabled in configuration, the corresponding status area
will be blank.
For channels configured to monitor flow total, the Process Control Status Area shows
IDLE, ACTIVE or PAUSE, corresponding to the state of the channel. ACTIVE is
displayed in white-on-black. For detailed information on the operation of relay channels
monitoring total, see section 8.2 below.
For channels configured to monitor flow rate, the Process Control Status Area shows
ALARM or CLEAR. ALARM is displayed in white-on-black and corresponds to the
channel states ALARMING, ALARMED and CLEARING (that is, when the flow rate
is outside the set limits or an alarm condition has been latched, whether the relay itself
is energized or not). CLEAR is displayed in normal black-on-white and corresponds to
the CLEAR state of the channel, when the flow is within the limits and no alarm is
latched. For more information about channel states, see section 8.3 below.
7.4 In addition to the SWAP and CLEAR soft buttons, discussed above, two other soft
buttons will be present under certain circumstances. Buttons that are not present appear
Soft blank.
Buttons
The SETUP soft button will be present on Model 3 and also at a User PC Software
connection if fitted. Pressing the SETUP soft button causes the flowmeter to enter
Setup Mode and the Setup Mode Screen replaces the Run Mode Screen, see section
6 above for details. Operation of the flowmeter is immediately disrupted as flow
measurement does not take place in Setup Mode.
The RELAY soft button will also be present if the conditions above for the SETUP soft
button are met and the Process Control board is fitted but not if all relay channels are
disabled in configuration. Pressing the RELAY soft button causes the Process Control
Screen to replace the Run Mode Screen, see section 8.1 below for details. The
flowmeter at first continues to operate normally, although the user can no longer see the
information displayed on the Run Mode Screen, but some actions that the user can
take on the Process Control Screen will disrupt measurement.
7.5 The flowmeter provides two output signals that represent the flow rate. An analog output
represents the flow rate as a current amplitude. A digital pulse output represents the
Output flow rate as a pulse frequency. These signals will have their values (current and
Signals frequency) changed to the same values and at the same period as the flow display. In
other words, they are affected in the same way by the configured averaging time, display
update period and cutoffs.
7.5.1 The analog signal output has a current range of 4 to 20 mA. The correspondence of
current to flow rate can be configured by specifying two (flow rate, current) points. Low
Analog
and high flow rates, which must not be the same, are specified and the currents
Signal corresponding to each are given. Other flow rates are mapped to currents using a
Output straight line through the points specified. The current for the high flow rate may be
smaller than the current for the low flow rate, in which case the current will decrease
with increasing flow rate. Flow rates mapping to currents outside the available range
will cause the signal to saturate at the closest limit.
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7.5.2 The digital pulse output has a frequency range of 0 to 1000 Hz. The correspondence of
Digital pulse frequency to flow rate can be configured by specifying two (flow rate, frequency)
Pulse points. Low and high flow rates, which must not be the same, are specified and the
Output frequencies corresponding to each are given. Other flow rates are mapped to pulse
frequencies using a straight line through the points specified. The frequency for the high
flow rate may be smaller than the frequency for the low flow rate, in which case the
frequency will decrease with increasing flow rate. Flow rates mapping to frequencies
outside the available range will cause the signal to saturate at the closest limit.
The flowmeter is able to log flow data internally to a memory buffer and to a removable
7.6 SD Card. If the Communication Board is fitted and connected to a PC running the
Data flowmeter software application, the internal buffer data will automatically download to
Logging the user’s PC hard drive. The generation of a log entry can be triggered periodically, by
the flow rate passing configurable setpoints and by the total flow passing configurable
setpoints. All log entries are identical and do not indicate which of the forgoing
mechanisms caused their generation. All log entries look like this:
2006/12/15 13:10:43 Rate: 2396.25 Total: 4345625.38 Code:
The date is ordered year/month/day. The time is military or European time, so no

a.m./p.m. field is needed. The flow rate and total flow are recorded as they would appear
on the display, units of measure are not included. Up to two error codes will be recorded
if present.
The internal memory buffer can hold approximately 10,000 log entries. The 32 Mbyte SD
card (included) will accommodate about 500,000 entries. At one entry per minute, it will
fill up in a little less than a year. If the SD Card is not present, data logging still takes
place but only buffered entries can be retrieved by a User PC Software application, see
section 7.6.5 below.
7.6.1 The interval between periodic log entries can be configured from 1 to 999999 seconds. If
Periodic this number is set to zero, periodic logging will not occur. Log entries can only be
generated when flow information is produced for display.
Logging
7.6.2 Maximum and Minimum Flow Rate Setpoints can be configured in Setup Mode so that
Logging the flowmeter records the time at which the flow rate crosses these values. A log entry is
generated when the flow rate crosses the Maximum Flow Rate Setpoint value while
Rate
increasing. A log entry is also generated when the flow rate crosses the Minimum Flow
Setpoints Rate Setpoint value while decreasing. These log entries are not distinguished from
other entries and consist, as always, of the timestamp, the flow rate immediately after
the setpoint was crossed and also the total flow at that time.
When a log entry has been generated due to the crossing of a Log Rate Setpoint, as
described here, no further log entries are generated due to the crossing of the same Log
Rate Setpoint for a period of one minute. The intent is to suppress “flicker”, i.e. many
log entries due to the flow rate hovering around the setpoint and crossing it repeatedly.
Log Rate Setpoints must be specified in the units of measure configured for flow rate.
7.6.3 Five Flow Total Setpoint values can be configured in Setup Mode so that the
flowmeter records the time at which the total flow crosses each of these values. When
Logging this occurs, a single log entry is generated. It is not distinguished from other entries and
Totalizer consists, as always, of the timestamp, flow rate and the actual total flow value that
Setpoints exceeded the setpoint. Flow Total Setpoint values do not have to be in ascending order.
They must be specified in the units of measure configured for flow total.
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7.6.4 Log entries will be written to the flowmeter’s Flash memory card if one is installed. The
Local Log flowmeter supports Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC) flash memory cards
Data Storage of most common brands and capacities. If a correctly formatted card is not installed
(SD Data appropriately (see below), log entries will not be written but in all other respects the
flowmeter will operate normally. The flowmeter is shipped with a 32MB card installed.
Card Storage)
To insert or remove a memory card, it is necessary to open the wiring access door of the
7.6.4.1
flowmeter. The card slot is on the bottom of the main PCB, and therefore hard to see, but
Inserting and
its position is marked on the top silkscreen. To insert a card, hold it with the label side
Removing the
away from, slide the end with the gold contacts under the PCB into the slot and push
Memory Card
gently until it clicks into place. To remove a card, push it inwards until it clicks again
and then release the pressure. A spring will push it out slightly. From this position, slide
the card fully out.
The first time a memory card is installed, the meter must be power cycled while the card
is in place. After the initial installation, the memory card should only be inserted or
removed when the flowmeter is in the Setup Mode or if the meter is powered off. Before
inserting or removing the card, use any of the methods described in section 4 above to
enter Setup Mode. Flow measurement will be disrupted. After inserting or removing the
card, the flowmeter can be returned to Startup and then to Run Mode, see section 4.3
above for details. If a card is inserted when the flowmeter is not in Setup Mode or
powered off, no harm will be done but log entries will not be written to it. To remedy this
situation, enter and then leave Setup Mode. If the card is removed when the flowmeter
is not in Setup Mode, data on the card may be corrupt. After retrieving undamaged log
files, the card should be reformatted. Additionally, the flowmeter should be power-cycled.
7.6.4.2 SD/MMC cards for use in the flowmeter should be formatted according to the FAT32
Format of standard. Files can then be written to and read from the card by any computer that
Data on the understands this file system (when fitted with the appropriate adapter) including PCs
running WindowsTM or Linux .
TM
Memory Card
Log entries are stored in files with names of the format lognnnnn.txt, where nnnnn is
a decimal number from 00000 to 99999. Each log entry is written to a separate line in
the file and is terminated with the newline character. Some older Windows-based text
editors may not recognize newline as a line break (without a carriage return following it),
but most modern software is compatible with this format. Log files are placed in the sub
directory logs of the root directory of the memory card. Any files on the memory card
that are not in the logs sub-directory or do not have names in the above format will be
ignored by the flowmeter. Although they will reduce the space available for log files, they
will not be deleted. Any files in the logs sub-directory with names that do look like log file
names are at risk of being deleted to free up space on the card.
7.6.4.3 The log file currently in use is closed and a new one is opened in these situations:
Rotation and
Purging of ! The flowmeter enters Setup Mode and then subsequently passes to Run Mode
Log Files ! The log file reaches a size of approximately 1 MB (about 16,000 entries)
The five-digit number in the names of log files progresses by one each time this happens,
so it is trivial to reconstruct the sequence of log entries over different files. In this
sequence, 00000 follows 99999.
If the memory card has less than 1 MB of free space when a new file is opened, the oldest
log files are deleted until this much free space exists. Thus, if log files are not moved off
of the card before it fills up, new entries are preserved at the expense of old entries.
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7.6.4.3 The five-digit numbers of the next log file and the oldest log file on the card are held in a
Rotation and file in the logs sub-directory with the name logindex.txt. If this file does not exist, the
Purging of flowmeter will create it and start both numbers at 00001. Thus, the first log file will be
Log Files log00001.txt and as further files (log00002.txt etc.) are created and filled the
(continued) flowmeter will remember that log00001.txt is the oldest. If the space on the card is
reduced below 1 MB, then log00001.txt will be deleted. The next file to be deleted to
make space will be log00002.txt and so on.
When reading a card that has been removed from a flowmeter, care should be taken
when deleting files before re-inserting it into the same or a different flowmeter. It is safe
to delete all files on the card, in which case new log files will start with log00001.txt
as described above. It is also safe to delete any or all log files if the file logindex.txt is
left on the card. If the flowmeter tries to delete a file that does not exist, it will simply
keep increasing the five-digit number in the filename until it finds enough files to delete
that free up the space it is looking for. However, if the logindex.txt file is deleted
but log files are left on the card, the flowmeter may overwrite them if and when
it counts up again to their numbers.
7.6.4.4 In the event of a power loss, the flowmeter will not be able to properly close the open log
Power file and it may as a result be corrupt. When power is restored and the flowmeter resumes
Loss operation, it will open a new log file with the next sequential number. Should the power
loss have occurred when the flowmeter was updating file system management
information on the memory card, it may not be able to mount the card when power
resumes. In this case, no further log entries will be written to the card. As a result, care
should be taken that the flowmeter is placed in Setup Mode before disconnecting it from
a power source.
7.6.5 A user PC that is running the Software and that is connected via the Communications
Board will automatically acquire and store log entries from the flowmeter.
Remote
Access to The flowmeter records in a buffer the most recently generated 10,000 log entries. If the
Log Data buffer fills, entries are replaced in a first-in, first-out manner. At ten second intervals,
the PC will request that the flowmeter send to it the latest 100 available entries, also in
a first-in, first-out manner, until all entries are downloaded. The entries sent are
removed from the flowmeter buffer and transferred to a file folder that the Software
Application will create and place on the C: drive. Since all meters must have a unique
IP Address to connect to the user PC Software, the Software will automatically use the
IP Address as the name of this file folder.
Simply by making this request every ten seconds, the PC obtains a complete record of the
data being logged in the flowmeter. There is no configuration item to turn on or off
remote logging or to set up what is logged differently from internal logging to the SD
card. The flowmeter is passive other than buffering and supplying on request its recent
log entries. The user PC can do whatever it sees fit with the log entries, including, but
not limited to, displaying them graphically, saving them to disk, comparing them to
information from other flowmeters, etc. Remote logging is not influenced by the presence
or absence of the SD Card.
To facilitate faster downloading, a button on the user PC software application may be

pressed to immediately begin downloading all available logs in the buffer.
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8.0 Process Control

Process Control functions are configured from the Setup Mode as described in section
5.4.4 above. In addition, you can interact with Process Control functions in Run Mode
using Process Control Screens for each of the three relay channels. On these screens,
you can inspect alarm status, clear alarms, dispense fluid batches, etc. Use of the Setup
Mode has been discussed above. This section covers the use of the Process Control
Screens.
To access Process Control Screens from the Run Mode Screen, press the RELAY
soft button. This button does not appear (the soft button label is blank) if the Process
Control option is not fitted to the flowmeter. None of the functions discussed in this
section are available without the Process Control option. Additionally, either the
Model 3 display option or the Communications Board and a connected User PC
Software Application are necessary to perform the operations described. You must
have at least one of these if they have a Process Control Board, otherwise it will be
useless.
In Run Mode, Process Control functions are accessible in from the Process Control
8.1 Screens. Pressing the RELAY soft button moves in a circular fashion from relay to relay
Process and then back to the Run Mode Screen. Only those relay channels are visited that are
Control configured to monitor Rate or Total in the active configuration. Relay channels that are
disabled are skipped. If all relays are disabled, the RELAY soft button does not appear
Screen on the Run Mode Screen. This soft button is in the same location on the Run Mode
Screen and the Process Control Screens.
The Process Control Screen displays:
! the selected relay number and whether the relay channel is monitoring Rate or
Total
! if monitoring Rate, the current Flow Rate as it would appear on the Run Mode
screen
! either the alarm trigger, release and delay time settings, if it is monitoring Flow
Rate
! or the batch settings, count and totals, if it is monitoring Flow Total
! the state of the relay channel (described below)
For relay channels monitoring Flow Rate, a CLEAR soft button allows you to de-activate
a relay that has been energized due to the rate reaching the trigger settings (see section
8.3.2 below for details).
For relay channels monitoring Flow Total, a START soft button allows you to start the
dispensing of a batch (see section 8.2.1 below for details). Also for channels configured for
Flow Total, Ç and È soft buttons allow you to select certain of the
settings and status values. According to which is selected, a CLEAR or EDIT soft button
appears.
Pressing the CLEAR soft button zeros the selected total. Pressing the EDIT soft button
allows the Batch Amount to be changed. (See section 8.2 below for details and
restrictions.) When the Process Control Screens are displayed, the flowmeter
continues to operate normally in Run Mode. Flow is measured and totalized and all
logging, monitoring and output signal functions continue uninterrupted. The SETUP
soft button is not available. To leave Run Mode, first return to the Run Mode Screen
using the RELAY soft button.
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8.2 When a process control relay channel is
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Batch configured to monitor Flow Total, it can be
used to dispense fluid in batches. A Process Relay #3 Monitor: TOTAL
Dispensing Control Screen for a channel configured in Batch Amount: 5000
this way is shown at right. The RELAY soft Current Batch #: 32
button is used to visit each channel in turn Total this Batch: 3296
Total all Batches: 156824526
and go back to the Run Mode screen. The
Batch Start: AUTO
START soft button is used to initiate a
Relay Timer: 3
batch. The left-most three soft button may
be used to change the Batch Amount or Status: ACTIVE
clear the batch counter and the volume EDIT ÇÈSTART RELAY
totals.
8.2.1 If the Batch Start type is configured as MANUAL, then operation is as follows:
Manual Batch
Start Type ! Press the START soft button to begin the dispensing of a batch.
! The START soft button is replaced by the STOP soft button.
! The Total this Batch: value clears to zero.
! The Current Batch #: value increases by one.
! The relay is energized and the display changes accordingly.
! As the flowmeter measures and totals up fluid flow, the Total this Batch: and Total
all Batches: values advance.
! When the Total this Batch: value reaches the Batch Amount: value, the relay is de-
energized and the display changes accordingly.
! The STOP soft button disappears and the START soft button returns.
A batch can be interrupted and resumed as follows:
! Press the STOP soft button. The relay

is de-energized and the RESUM
(resume) soft button appears in place
of this soft button.
! Although the display changes to show
that the relay is de-energized, it
alternates between black-on white and
white-on-black to indicate that a batch
has been interrupted.
! The flowmeter is still measuring flow,
although the intent is clearly for the
flow to stop, and the operation of all
status displays continues.
! Press the RESUM soft button. The
relay is energized again, the STOP soft button reappears and everything is as it
was before the interruption.
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A batch can be canceled (aborted) as follows:
! Interrupt the batch as described above.

! While the batch is stopped (the relay is de-energized), use the Ç or È
soft buttons to navigate to and highlight the Total this Batch: status line. The
CLEAR soft button replaces the RESUM soft button.
! Press the CLEAR soft button.
! The value of Total this Batch: is cleared to zero.
! All lines are de-selected and the START soft button returns.
! When the START soft button is next pressed, the next batch will dispense and the
Current Batch #: value increases by one. The cancelled batch is not re-dispensed.
The flow measured before it was cancelled is not backed out of Total all Batches:.
Because flow information is only computed by the flowmeter at the configured display
update interval, the volume dispensed in a batch will typically overshoot the configured
Batch Amount. The relay is de-energized when the measured total equals or exceeds the
batch volume. The degree of overshoot depends on the batch size, the flow rate and the
update interval. You should not configure long update intervals when dispensing small
batches from a high flow rate, as in this situation the overshoot could be a significant
fraction of the batch size.
8.2.2 If the Batch Start type is configured as AUTO, then operation is as follows:
Auto Batch
Start Type Immediately upon entering Run Mode, the flowmeter accumulates the volume of fluid
flowing in two totalizers associated with the specific Relay Channel. If the relay
channel is brought onto the display (using the RELAY soft button), the totals are
displayed to the right of the labels Total this Batch: and Total all Batches: and the
values will be seen to advance. However, the channel will operate in the manner described
here whether it is on the display or not.
! The relay channel Status: is indicated

as ACTIVE.
! When the Total this Batch: value
reaches the Batch Amount: value, the
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Current Batch #: value increases by
one, the Total this Batch: value clears Relay #1 Monitor: TOTAL
to zero and the relay is energized. Flow Batch Amount: 5000
is expected to continue (in this mode, Current Batch #: 32
flow is not controlled by the relay), so Total this Batch: 3296
Total this Batch: immediately starts Total all Batches: 156824526
increasing again and Total all Batches: Batch Start: AUTO
Relay Timer: 3
continues to increase without a break.
! After the relay has been energized for Status: ACTIVE
the number of seconds shown in the EDIT ÇÈSTOP RELAY
Relay Timer: field, it de-energizes
(again, this is not expected to influence
the fluid flow).
This continues indefinitely (unless the STOP soft button is pressed). Each time the Total
this Batch: totalizer reaches Batch Amount:, it is cleared, Current Batch #: advances and
the relay is energized for the time Relay Timer:.
In this mode of Process Control, the flowmeter is partitioning the flow in the pipe into
batches of a defined amount. Within each batch, it displays the total flow so far for that
batch. It counts the batches. At the end of each batch, the relay energizes for a defined
time period and then de-energizes. An example of what the energized relay might do is to
switch power to a pump or open a valve that results in some other fluid being injected
into the measured fluid stream.
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Ensure that the flow rate, batch amount and relay timer are set up so that the relay will
de-energize before the end of each batch. Should the relay still be energized when the
end of a batch is detected, then the time at which the relay will de-energize will be
extended to the Relay Timer time from the new batch ending. If this repeats, the relay
could remain continuously energized.
If the STOP soft button is pressed:
! The relay channel Status: is indicated

as PAUSED.
! If the relay is energized, it will
immediately de-energize.
! The RESUM (resume) soft button
appears, replacing the STOP soft
button.
! The flowmeter will no longer advance
Total this Batch: nor energize the relay
and increment Current Batch #: as
batches of fluid pass by in the pipe.
! Total all Batches: continues to advance
if there is flow in the pipe.
If the RESUM soft button is pressed:
! The relay channel Status: returns to ACTIVE.

! The RESUM soft button is replaced by the STOP soft button.
! The Total this Batch: value clears to zero.
! The Current Batch #: value increases by one, indicating a new batch in progress.
! Operation is as before STOP was pressed (Total this Batch: advances and, at the
end of each batch, clears, energizing the relay for a specified time and advancing
Current Batch #:).
To start counting batches from zero again or clear the value of Total all Batches:, use the
Ç and È and CLEAR soft buttons.
8.2.3 The Current Batch #, Total this Batch and Total all Batches values can be cleared.
To do this, press the Ç and È soft buttons until the desired value is
Batch
highlighted. The CLEAR soft button then appears in the left-most position. Pressing this
Clear soft button zeros the value.
The clearing of counts and totals can be blocked by configuring the Total Display
Function to Clear Total Disabled. If this is done, the CLEAR soft button does not
appear. Note that this configuration item is in the Metering Setup branch, but even so
affects Process Control functions.
8.2.4 If the relay channel is configured for Batch Start type MANUAL, the Batch Amount:
Batch value can be changed. To do this, press the Ç and È soft buttons until
the present value is highlighted. The EDIT soft button then appears in the left-most
Edit position. Pressing this soft button allows the value to be edited.
It is not possible to change the Batch Start: type or the Relay Timer: value. It is also not
possible to change the Batch Amount: value if the Batch Start type is AUTO.
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8.3 When a process control relay channel is configured to monitor Flow Rate, it can be used
Flow Rate to indicate that the rate of fluid flow has reached or passed configured trigger values. A
Alarms Process Control Screen for a channel configured in this way is shown at right. The
RELAY soft button is used to visit each relay channel in turn and go back to the Run
Mode screen. The CLEAR soft button can be used to clear an alarm condition while the
problem causing the alarm is being rectified.
8.3.1 Operation of Flow Rate Alarms will be described with reference to the state diagram
Basic below.
operation
The relay channel starts in the CLEAR
state. It will remain in this state so long as
the displayed flow rate remains both less
than the High Trigger value and greater
than the Low Trigger value. Note that the
displayed flow rate is subject to the
configured averaging, high and low flow
cutoff and any scaling offset value.
If the flow rate rises to or above the High

Trigger value or falls to or below the Low
Trigger value, then the relay channel
changes to the ALARMING state (arrow a
in the diagram at right). If the Alarm
Delay Time has not been configured or it
has been configured to zero, the relay
channel immediately changes to the
ALARMED state (arrow b). Otherwise, it
remains in the ALARMING state while the
Alarm Delay Time is counted down. In
this state, the relay is not energized. The status displays as Status: ALARMING in
alternating black-on white and white-on-black and the CLEAR soft button is present. If
the CLEAR soft button is pressed, counting down the Alarm Delay Time restarts. This
state gives an operator time to correct the condition causing the alarm or for the
condition to correct itself if it is transient.
When the Alarm Delay Time expires in the ALARMING state (which may be
immediate, see above) the relay channel changes to the ALARMED state (arrow b). The
relay is energized. The status displays as Status: ALARMED in white-on-black. The
CLEAR soft button is present. If the CLEAR soft button is pressed in the ALARMED
state and a non-zero Alarm Delay Time is configured, the relay channel changes to the
CLEARING state (arrow c). The relay is now de-energized. The status displays as
Status: CLEARING in white-on-black and the CLEAR soft button is not present. The
purpose of this state is similar to the ALARMING state, but it is available after the
alarm has occurred if the operator did not act early enough. The flowmeter counts down
the Alarm Delay Time. If this time expires and the condition causing the alarm has not
been removed (arrow e, see below), the relay channel returns to the ALARMED state
(arrow d). If the CLEAR soft button is pressed in the ALARMED state but Alarm
Delay Time is zero or has not been configured, then nothing will happen unless a
Release value has not been configured and the flow rate has returned to normal (more
on this below). In this case, the relay channel changes to the CLEAR state (arrow e).
In the ALARMING, ALARMED and CLEARING states, the relay channel may change
to the CLEAR state (arrow e) without user action if a Release value has been
configured for the Trigger value that has been passed to cause the alarm and the flow
changes to be equal to or inside that release value. For example, if the alarm occurred
because the flow rose above the High Trigger value and a High Release value has
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been configured, then at any time the flow falls to or below that value the alarm is
automatically cleared and the relay channel returns to the CLEAR state. (This is what
the operator is going to be striving for in the ALARMING and CLEARING states.) If a
Release value has not been configured for the Trigger value that caused the alarm,
then the relay channel will only follow arrow e back to the CLEAR state if the flow falls
back inside the Trigger value and the operator presses the CLEAR soft button (as first
stated above). A Release value that is identical to its corresponding Trigger value has
the same effect as if it were not configured (it prevents automatic recovery from that
direction).
The Alarm Delay Time cannot be configured to a value greater than 3600 (one hour). If
the Alarm Delay Time is configured to zero, it is effectively disabled and displays as
NONE.
Any Trigger or Release value that is set to zero is effectively disabled and displays as
NONE. This includes the Low Trigger, so if the user wishes to alarm on zero flow, he
must set the Low Trigger to a very small, but non-zero, flow value. Disabling a Trigger
value causes the corresponding release value to be also disabled. If a Release value is
disabled, or set to the same value as the corresponding Trigger, then the flowmeter will
not automatically release an alarm caused by that trigger (the CLEAR soft button must
be pressed to release the alarm).
8.3.2 The CLEAR soft button appears on the screen in the ALARMING state and also in the
Clearing ALARMED state if an Alarm Delay Time has been set or if no Release value has been
set for the Trigger that caused the alarm.
Alarms
If the CLEAR soft button is pressed when in the ALARMING state, the countdown of
the Alarm Delay Time will re-start, providing extra time to correct the problem.
If the CLEAR soft button is pressed when in the ALARMED state and when an Alarm
Delay Time has been set, then the relay will de-activate, the Status: display will read
CLEARING in white-on-black and the CLEAR soft button will disappear. The intent is
that the operator now goes and fixes whatever caused the flow to go out of bounds. If the
flow falls within the Release limits before the alarm delay time expires, then the
Status: display will read CLEAR and the relay will remain de-activated. If the number
of seconds set in the Alarm Delay Time: field passes after the CLEAR soft button is
pressed and the flow rate is still outside of the Release limits, then the relay re-
activates, the Status: display will read ALARMED and everything will be as it was
before the soft button was pressed.
If the CLEAR soft button is pressed when in the ALARMED state and when no Alarm
Delay Time has been set and no Release value has been set for the Trigger that
caused the alarm, then what happens depends on whether the flow has fallen back inside
the Trigger value. If it has, the alarm will be cleared. If it hasn’t then nothing will
happen.
8.3.3 None of the settings of a relay channel configured to monitor Flow Rate can be changed
from the Process Control screen. The Ç , È and EDIT soft buttons do
Editing
not appear.
Alarms
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8.3.4 This section contains additional explanation of the conditions under which an alarm
More on condition is cleared.
Alarm
Conditions The flowmeter will clear an alarm condition automatically if and only if a Release value
has been set for the Trigger value that caused the alarm. For example, if the alarm was
caused by the flow rate falling below the Low Trigger, then the alarm will be
automatically cleared if a Low Release has been set. Whether or not a High Release is
set in this case is of no consequence. If a Release value has not been set, the alarm is
said to be “latched”. A latched alarm can only be cleared if the user presses the CLEAR
soft button and the flow rate has fallen back inside the Trigger values.
The effect of setting an Alarm Delay Time is to add states in which an alarm condition
exists but the relay is temporarily not energized. During these states, the alarm
condition may clear and the relay will then remain de-energized. These states end when
the Alarm Delay Time elapses and if at that time the alarm condition has not cleared
then the relay will energize.
The four combinations of a set Release value (for the alarming Trigger value) and an
Alarm Delay Time are as follows:
? No Release value, no Alarm Delay Time - the alarm is latched and can only be
cleared by the user pressing the CLEAR soft button when the flow rate has fallen
inside the Trigger value.
! Release value, but no Alarm Delay Time - alarm clears automatically as soon as
the flow rate falls inside the Trigger value (the CLEAR soft button serves no
purpose).
! No Release value, an Alarm Delay Time is set - the alarm is latched (will never
clear automatically) and must be cleared by the user pressing the CLEAR soft
button, however, as well as clearing on the press if the flow is inside the Trigger
value, it will also clear if the flow falls inside the Trigger value while the Alarm
Delay Time is being counted down (the channel is in the CLEARING state).
! Release value and an Alarm Delay Time - the alarm clears whenever the flow
rate falls inside the Trigger value and the purpose of the CLEAR soft button is
only to temporarily de-energize the relay.
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9.0 User PC Software

This section describes the Sonic-Pro User PC Software application.
Any flowmeter model can be equipped with a Communications Package that includes
circuitry, connector panel and custom User PC Software. When connected to a computer
running the software, any model can perform the Model 3 functions described in this
manual including program editing and data
logging downloads directly into the PC.
The Software user interface mimics the 5-

button touch pad so learning to use the
software application is simple. Simply
clicking on the buttons is the same as
pressing the buttons on the SPU touch pad.
Pressing and holding shift while clicking on
a button simulates pressing and holding a
button on the touch pad.
9.1 The Software installation files are located on the CD that was shipped in the flowmeter.
Software Open the CD and double click SETUP. Follow the instructions to install the Sonic-Pro
software onto your PC.
Installation
9.2 When opening the software, a connection

Making type must be selected. Chose ETHERNET,
RS-232 or USB.
connections
9.2.1 If connecting via ETHERNET, select a

Ethernet meter from the pull-down menu and press
DONE to activate the selected meter. If the
Connection
display does not activate of if some of the
data is not displayed, disconnect the meter
by clicking on OPERATION in the upper left
corner pull down menu and click
DISCONNECT. Re-select the meter and
press DONE.
To ADD a new meter to the pull-down

menu, press ADD, input a name for the new
meter, input the meter IP ADDRESS and IP PORT number (usually 26000). Press SAVE
EDITS. The IP ADDRESS must match the IP address configured in the meter SPU. See
section 5.2.1 of this manual. If the meter is installed on a network, the IP address must
be an address that is available to the network. Contact your IT department for assistance
with network configurations. The new meter can now be selected and activated.
An unlimited number of meters may be added to the pull-down menu but only one meter
at a time may be selected.
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9.2.2 If connecting via RS-232, you must select a
Serial & USB SERIAL COM PORT number.
Connection
If connecting via USB, you must select also
select a COM PORT number. This is
because the USB connection utilizes a
USB/SERIAL conversion method.
First connect the USB cable to the SPU.

Once connected, the new COM PORT
number should automatically appear in the
pull-down menu and can now be selected. (It
will most likely be the largest number port shown.)
NOTE: On some computers, an adjustment will be need to be made to the “latency timer”
setting on the USB COM port to enable proper communications. Go to Control Panel /
Systems and maintenance / Device Manager. Select PORTS. Double click USB
CONVERTER. Select the PORT SETTINGS tab. Click ADVANCED. Set LATENCY
TIMER to a value of 1. Save the settings.
9.3 When the software is connected to the SPU and activated, ALL log data that is stored in
Retrieving Log the SPU buffer is automatically downloaded to a folder named “Ultrasonic Flowmeter”
Data and placed on the computer’s C: drive. Log data is stored in a .TXT file.
The SPU can store approximately 10,000 logs. New logs will replace old logs on a first in -
first out protocol.
Each individual log file consists of Date, Time, Flow Rate value, and Flow Total value.
2008/07/15 07:18:27 Rate: 3.241483 Total: 147.137275 Code:
Note that log files stored on the SD memory card are not affected by the SPU buffer.
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User Notes
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10.0 Indexes
10.1 Contact your local distributor for available model numbers

Complete
Flowmeter
Model Number
System
10.2
Additional Contact your local distributor for available model numbers
Transducers
Model Number
System
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10.3 Specifications
General Operation_______________________ SPU (Signal Processing Unit)_____________
Measuring Principle Enclosure
Hybrid. User-selectable Doppler or Transit Time operating modes. NEMA 4X (IP66), Powder coated aluminum, SS clamps and hardware.
Fluid Types Dimensions: 11.00H x 8.60W x 5.00D inches (279H x 218W x 127D
Virtually any acoustically conductive fluid. mm)
Transit time mode operation from 0% to 10% (0 to 100,000 ppm) Weight 9.5 lb. (4.3 Kg.)
particulate. Mounting
Doppler mode operation from 0.02% to 15% (200 to 150,000 ppm) of 50 Wall, pipe (vertical or horizontal) or panel mounting. Hardware included.
micron particulate. Panel opening: 10.63H x 8.10W inches ( 270H x 206W mm)
Fluid Velocity Range Panel Depth. Rear: 2.78 inches (71 mm), Front : 2.18 inches (55 mm)
0.25 to 30 feet per second (0 to 9 meters per second) Power Requirements
Nominal Pipe Sizes 110-240 VAC 50/60Hz or 15-30 VDC; 40 watts maximum
Doppler mode: 1.0 inch - 100 inch (63mm to 2500mm) Operating Temperature
Transit time mode: 1.5 inch - 100 inch (63mm to 2500mm) 14OF to 140OF (-10OC to 60OC) Storage: -40OF to 158OF (-40OC to 70OC)
Pipe Materials Display
Most metal and plastic pipes 320 x 240 pixel QVGA backlit LCD, UV resistant.
Pipe Liner Materials Simultaneous Rate and Total: 10 digit maximum + exponent to E+32
Most plastic and concrete liners Decimal location configurable to 10 places.
Display Languages
Pipe Material Pipe Size Ranges Max Pipe Wall English, Spanish, French or German selectable.
Brass (Naval) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm)
Keypad
Five-button positive action tactile switch keypad.
Copper 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) Security
FRP (fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) Programmable master password and individual configuration
passwords.
Iron (cast) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) Display Volume Units
Iron (ductile) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) Independently configurable Rate and Total display units in: U.S.
Gallons, ounces, barrels (US liquid), barrels (US oil), cubic feet, acre
Nylon 1“ to 100” (25mm to 2500mm) 2.00” (50mm) feet, Imperial (British) gallons, liter, cubic meter, or user defined
“custom” units. Rate display in feet or meters per second.
Polyethylene (HDPE) 1“ to 100” (25mm to 2500mm) 2.00” (50mm)
Display Time Units
Polyethylene (LDPE) 1“ to 100” (25mm to 2500mm) 1.00” (25mm) Seconds, minutes, hours, days.
Polypropylene 1“ to 100” (25mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) Display/Output Update Time
Selectable: 0.25, 0.50, 1.0 (default), 2.5, 5.0 seconds.
PVC / CPVC 1“ to 100” (25mm to 2500mm) 2.00” (50mm) Flow Rate Display Averaging
304 Stainless Steel 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) Selectable: 0.50, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0 (default), 10.0 seconds.
Data Outputs
304L Stainless Steel 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) ! Isolated 4-20 mA output - fully configurable, invertible
316 Stainless Steel 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) (maximum load 1000 ohm resistance)
! 0-1000 Hz Open collector pulse output - fully configurable, invertible
Steel (1% carbon hard) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) (5-30 Vdc, 50% duty cycle)
Steel (carbon) 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) Data Logging
Date/time stamped flow rate and total data in FAT32 file format, easily
Titanium 2“ to 100” (63mm to 2500mm) .500” (13mm) imported into Excel. Configurable to trigger on time interval (1-999,999
sec), rate and/or total set-point values. Over 500,000 log events
Note: Consult the factory for an updated list of pipe materials. possible with included 32MB SD Card.
Process Control
Accuracy Three independently configurable 10 amp Form C, NO/NC relays.
! Configure to flow rate for high/low/range rate alarm. Programmable
Flow Rate Transit Time Accuracy at at Nominal Pipe Sizes release values enable auto release or manual latching operation.
Averaging Time ! Configure to flow total for manual trigger batch operations or
automatically triggered, timed batch operations.
5.0 Seconds +/-1% of rate > 1 ft/sec
(default setting) +/-0.01 ft/sec < 1 ft/sec
External Communications
Computer connection via RS-232, RS485, USB, Ethernet.
+/-1% of rate > 5 ft/sec ! Includes user communication and configuration software
1.0 Seconds
+/-0.05 ft/sec < 5 ft/sec ! Permits remote internet access through local network set-up
+/-2% of rate > 12 ft/sec ! Remotely access and upload data logging files.
0.5 Seconds
+/-0.25 ft/sec < 12 ft/sec
Clamp-On Transducers_______________
Flow Rate Doppler Accuracy at Nominal Pipe Sizes Housing
Averaging Time 3/4” to 100” nominal pipe size NEMA 6P (IP67), Nickel plated aluminum, ss clamps & hardware.
Dimensions: 3.12H x 2.95W x 1.60D in. (79H x 75W x 41D mm)
5.0 Seconds +/-2% of rate > 12 ft/sec Weight (excluding cable): 0.8 lb. (0.4 kg.) each
(default setting) +/-0.25 ft/sec < 12 ft/sec
Cable
+/-2% of rate > 12 ft/sec Shielded coaxial RG/U Type:59. PVC jacket, black. RoHS Compt.
1.0 Seconds
+/-0.25 ft/sec < 12 ft/sec Standard length: 10 ft. (3m)
+/-2% of rate > 12 ft/sec Optional lengths available: 25 ft. (7m), 50 ft. (15m), 100 ft. (30m)
0.5 Seconds
+/-0.25 ft/sec < 12 ft/sec Nominal Pipe Sizes
A series transducer: 1.0 inch - 100 inch (63mm to 2500mm)
Shipping Specifications Pipe Surface Temperature
Carton Dimensions: 21” x 17” x 9-1/2” O O O O
-20 F to 250 F (-34 C to 121 C)
Carton Weight: 24 lbs. (10.9 Kg.)
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10.4 Pipe dimensional data
ASTM D 1785 ASTM D 2241 BS 3505
I.P.S. Pipe Size Schedules Pressure rated pipe PVC-U Pressure Pipe
Pipe Size Wall (inches) Wall (inches) Wall (inches)
Dn O.D. 5s 5 10s 10 20 30 40s & 40 60 80s & 80 100 120 140 160 XXH SDR SDR SDR Class Class Class Class
Std. XH 41 26 21 B C D E
2 2.375 .065 .065 .109 .109 .154 .154 .218 .218 .344 .436 .091 .113 .118 .145 .177
2½ 2.875 .083 .083 .120 .120 .203 .203 .276 .276 .375 .522 .110 .137 .141 .220
3 3.500 .083 .083 .120 .120 .216 .216 .300 .300 .438 .600 .135 .167 .122 .161 .208 .255
3½ 4.000 .083 .083 .120 .120 .226 .226 .318 .318 .636 .154 .190
4 4.500 .083 .083 .120 .120 .237 .237 .281 .337 .337 .438 .531 .674 .173 .214 .141 .204 .267 .326
5 5.563 .109 .109 .134 .134 .203 .258 .258 .375 .375 .500 .625 .750 .214 .265 .157 .248 .326 .397
6 6.625 .109 .109 .134 .134 .203 .280 .280 .432 .432 .562 .719 .864 .255 .316 .189 .295 .389 .480
8 8.625 .109 .109 .148 .148 .250 .277 .322 .322 .406 .500 .500 .594 .719 .812 .906 .875 .332 .410 .220 .346 .456 .555
10 10.750 .134 .134 .165 .165 .250 .307 .365 .365 .500 .500 .594 .719 .844 1.000 1.125 1.000 .413 .275 .429 .563 .688
12 12.750 .156 .165 .180 .180 .250 .330 .375 .406 .562 .500 .688 .844 1.000 1.125 1.312 1.000 .490 .322 .507 .669 .818
14 14.000 .156 .188 .250 .312 .375 .375 .438 .594 .500 .750 .938 1.094 1.250 1.406 .538 .354 .555 .732 .897
16 16.000 .165 .188 .250 .312 .375 .375 .500 .656 .500 .844 1.031 1.219 1.438 1.594 .615 .401 .637 .830 1.023
18 18.000 .165 .188 .250 .312 .438 .375 .562 .750 .500 .938 1.156 1.375 1.562 1.781 .439 .692 .468 .716 .937
20 20.000 .188 .219 .250 .375 .500 .375 .594 .812 .500 1.031 1.281 1.500 1.750 1.969 .488 .769 .519 .795
22 22.000 .250 .375 .500 .375 .875 .500 1.125 1.375 1.625 1.875 2.125
24 24.000 .219 .250 .250 .375 .562 .375 .688 .969 .500 1.219 1.531 1.812 2.062 2.344 .585 .923 .618 .948
26 26.000 .312 .500 .375 .500
28 28.000 .312 .500 .625 .375
30 30.000 .250 .312 .312 .500 .625 .375 .500
32 32.000 .312 .500 .625 .375 .688 .500
34 34.000 .312 .500 .625 .375 .688 .500
36 36.000 .312 .500 .625 .375 .750 .500
42 42.000 .375 .375 .500
48 48.000 .375 .375 .500
ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 AWWA C900 / C905

Ductile Iron Pipe Thickness Class Ductile Iron Pipe Pressure Class PVC Water pipe
Pipe Size Wall (inches) Wall (inches) Wall (inches)
Dn O.D. 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 150 200 250 300 350 DR DR DR

25 18 14
4 4.80 .26 .29 .32 .35 .38 .41 .25 .192 .267 .343
6 6.90 .25 .28 .31 .34 .37 .40 .43 .25 .276 .383 .493
8 9.05 .27 .30 .33 .36 .39 .42 .45 .25 .362 .503 .646
10 11.10 .29 .32 .35 .38 .41 .44 .47 .26 .444 .617 .793
12 13.20 .31 .34 .37 .40 .43 .46 .49 .28 .528 .733 .943
14 15.30 .33 .36 .39 .42 .45 .48 .51 .28 .30 .31 .612 .850
16 17.40 .34 .37 .40 .43 .46 .49 .52 .30 .32 .34 .696 .967
18 19.50 .35 .38 .41 .44 .47 .50 .53 .31 .34 .36 .780 1.083
20 21.60 .36 .39 .42 .45 .48 .51 .54 .33 .36 .38 .864 1.200
24 25.80 .38 .41 .44 .47 .50 .53 .56 .33 .37 .40 .43 1.032
30 32.00 .39 .43 .47 .51 .55 .59 .63 .34 .38 .42 .45 .49
36 38.30 .43 .48 .53 .58 .63 .68 .73 .38 .42 .47 .51 .56
42 44.50 .47 .53 .59 .65 .71 .77 .83 .41 .47 .52 .57 .63
48 50.80 .51 .58 .65 .72 .79 .86 .93 .46 .52 .58 .64 .70
54 57.56 .57 .65 .73 .81 .89 .97 1.05 .51 .58 .65 .72 .79
60 61.61 .54 .61 .68 .76 .83
64 65.67 .56 .64 .72 .80 .87
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Pipe Dimensional Data

DIN 8062 ASTM B 88 ASTM A269/A270
PVC-U Pipe Copper Tube Type Sizes SS Tube Gauge Sizes
Pipe Size Wall (millimeters) Tube Size Wall (inches) Tube Size Wall (inches)
Dn O.D. PN 4 PN 6 PN 10 PN 16 PN 20 Dn O.D. K L M Dn O.D. 16 14 12
63 63 1.9 3.0 4.7 7.0
2 2.125 .083 .070 .058 2 2.000 .065 .083 .109
75 75 1.8 2.2 3.6 5.6 8.4
2.5 2.625 .095 .080 .065 2.5 2.500 .065 .083 .109
90 90 1.8 2.7 4.3 6.7 10.0
3 3.125 .109 .090 .072 3 3.000 .065 .083 .109
110 110 2.2 3.2 5.3 8.2 12.3
3.5 3.625 .120 .100 .083 4 4.000 .065 .083 .109
125 125 2.5 3.7 6.0 9.3
4 4.125 .134 .110 .095 6 6.000 .065 .083 .109
140 140 2.8 4.1 6.7 10.4
5 5.125 .160 .125 .109
160 160 3.2 4.7 7.7 11.9
6 6.125 .192 .140 .122
180 180 3.6 5.3 8.6 13.4
8 8.125 .271 .200 .170
200 200 4.0 5.9 9.6 14.9
10 10.125 .338 .250 .212
225 225 4.5 6.6 10.8 16.7
12 12.125 .405 .280 .254
250 250 4.9 7.3 11.9 18.0
280 280 8.2 13.4 20.8
315 315 6.2 9.2 15.0 23.4
355 355
400 400 11.7 19.1 29.7
450 450
500 500 14.6 23.9
560 560
630 630 18.4
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10.5 Sound speed data
Fluid Sound Speeds Pipe Sound Speeds
Fluid Temp. (°C) Sound Speed (m/s) Pipe Material Sound Speed (m/s)
1, 1, 1-trichloroethane 25 985 Acrylic 2730
1-propanol 20 1222 Aluminum 3080
Acetone (Dimethyl ketone; 2-propanone) 20 1190 Brass (Naval) 2050
Alcohol (Ethyl alcohol; Ethanol) 25 1207 Copper 2260
Benzene 25 1306 Copper (annealed) 2325
Bromine 25 889 CuNi (70%Cu 30%Ni) 2540
Butyl acetate 20 1270 CuNi (90%Cu 10%Ni) 2060
Carbon dioxide -37 839 FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) 2505
Carbon tetrachloride 20 938 Glass, Pyrex 3280
Chlorobenezene 20 1289 Inconel 3020
Chloroform 20 931 Iron (cast) 2460
Diethyl ether 25 985 Iron (ductile) 3000
Diethyl Ketone 20 1310 Monel 2720
Diethylene glycol 25 1586 Nickel 2960
Ether 20 1006 Nylon 2400
Ethyl acetate 25 1164 Polyethylene (HDPE) 2310
Ethyl ether 25 985 Polyethylene(LDPE) 1940
Ethylene glycol 25 1658 Polypropylene 2400
Ethylene glycol / water (50%) 25 1578 PVC/CPVC 2400
Gasoline 25 1250 PVDF 2299
Glycerol 25 1904 Stainless Steel 302/303 3120
Iso-butane 25 1220 Stainless Steel 304 3206
Isobutanol 25 1212 Stainless Steel 304L 3070
Isopropyl alcohol 20 1170 Stainless Steel 316 3175
Kerosene 25 1324 Stainless Steel 347 3100
Linalool 20 1400 Stainless Steel 410 2990
Linseed Oil 20 1770 Stainless Steel 430 3360
Methyl acetate 25 1181 Steel (1% Carbon) 3220
Methyl alcohol (Methanol) 25 1076 Steel (1% Carbon, hardened) 3150
Methyl ethyl Ketone 20 1210 Steel (carbon) 3206
Methylene chloride 25 1070 Steel (mild) 3235
Milk, homogenized 25 1548 Tin, rolled 1670
m-xylene 20 1343 Titanium 3125
n-butane -5 1085 Tungsten, annealed 2890
n-propyl acetate 2 1280 Zinc, rolled 2440
Octane 25 1172
Oil, (Lubricating X200) 25 1530
Oil, castor 25 1477 Liner Sound Speeds
Oil, diesel 25 1250
Material Sound Speed (meters/sec)
Oil, motor (SAE 20/30) 20 1487
Concrete (Mortar) 2500
Oil, olive 25 1431
Oil, Paraffin 20 1420
Oil, peanut 25 1458
Oil, Transformer 20 1390
o-xylene 25 1332 Water Sound Speeds
Pentane 25 1020
Temp OC Temp OF Sound Speed (meters/sec)
Petroleum 20 1290
0 32 1403
Refrigerant 11 0 828
5 41 1427
10 50 1447
Refrigerant 114 -10 665
20 68 1481
30 86 1507
40 104 1526
50 122 1541
60 140 1552
70 158 1555
Refrigerant C318 -10 574
80 176 1555
Silicone (30cp) 25 990
90 194 1550
Solvesso #3 25 1370
100 212 1543
Tetrachloroethane 20 1170
Toluene 20 1328
Trichloroethylene 20 1050
Turpentine 25 1255
Water (distilled; waste) 20 1481
Water, heavy 20 1388
Water, sea 20 1520
Wood alcohol 25 1076
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10.6 Troubleshooting guide
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Users of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the
WEEE Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use the
collection framework available to them for the return, recycle, recovery of WEEE and minimize
any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of
hazardous substances. The WEEE marking applies only to countries within the European Union
(EU) and Norway. Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Contact your local waste recovery agency for a Designated Collection Facility in your area.
P.N. 80000-430 Rev. 04132009

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QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, THE LINUX

1.0 Product Overview

TRANSIT TIME MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE

DOPPLER MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE

When operated in the Doppler measurement method, a continuous-wave ultrasonic

1.5 Pipe Size Ranges and Maximum Wall Thickness

Model 3 includes a full featured display with a 5

Note that the start-up process, the zero calibration,

Model 2 includes a basic display with a 2 button

Note that the start-up process, the zero calibration,

Model 1 has no display or touch pad. The start-up

Note that the start-up process, the zero calibration,

OPTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS PACKAGE WITH CUSTOM PC SOFTWARE

OPTIONAL PROCESS CONTROL RELAY BOARD

The meter is factory set for transit time operation.

There are no user serviceable items inside the rear enclosure.

FRONT COVER PLATE REMOVED

DOPPLER / TRANSIT TIME

SETUP BUTTON FUSE 1A 250V (5x20mm)

COMMUNICATIONS PROCESS CONTROL RELAYS

WIRING COMPARTMENT LAYOUT

INPUT POWER (green)

2.0 Quick Start Guide

Select doppler TRANSDUCER INDICATOR

INPUTS OUTPUTS POWER INPUT

Note that the meter is factory

set for Transit-Time operation. RS232

USB ETHERNET NO CAUTION

FRONT COVER PLATE REMOVED WIRING COMPARTMENT LAYOUT

See section 3.6 for more information

See section 6.1 for more information

When operated in the Transit-Time mode, the front

the serial label.

See section 6.2 for more information

See section 6.5 for more information

5 “V” Mount Mode “Z” Mount Mode

transducers are always

When operated in the

Once activated, the new Press DONE when this is complete

1. Press Setup. 2. Highlight Manage 3. Highlight Open a 4. Highlight the

ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC

5. Highlight Transducer 6. Highlight Transducer 7. Highlight Mount 8. Highlight a Mount

ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC

ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER ÇÈ

Transducer Setup Transducer Setup Transducer Setup Transducer Setup

Transducer Setup Transducer Setup

ENTER Ç ÈESC ENTER Ç ÈESC DONE

Setup Root Menu

7 DOW 111 Silicone Grease

Locate the second transducer A B

sure that both transducers are

Check that the separation

3.0 Flowmeter SPU Installation

! Flowmeter SPU (Signal Processing Unit)

3.3 1) The SPU must be installed on a 4.68 (119mm)

2) Measure and mark the distance between