FLOWMETER1204075529
FLOWMETER1204075529
FLOWMETER1204075529
IM-ES776-0E
TRX-5000 SERIES
THERMAL FLOW METER CONVERTER NOV., 2003
This instruction manual deals with items how to install TRX-5000 series thermal flowmeter converter
and describes about matters requiring attention in handling it. Please make sure to read this manual
before using the converter together with the instruction manual of detectors to be combined.
After reading the manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Please note that the contents of this manual is subject to be changed without prior notice.
1. Notation rules..........................................................................................1
Safety symbols.......................................................................................................................................1
General information symbols .................................................................................................................1
2. Operational notes....................................................................................2
General notes ........................................................................................................................................2
Material ..................................................................................................................................................2
Maintenance and inspection ..................................................................................................................2
Control safety.........................................................................................................................................3
5. Installation.............................................................................................13
6. Wiring....................................................................................................15
6. 1 Standard accessory cable.............................................................................................................15
a) Cable structure 15
b) Cable end treating method 16
6. 2 Schematic of wire connection .......................................................................................................18
a) Standard type and one with pulse output 18
b) Option circuit board 19
6. 3 Wiring............................................................................................................................................19
6. 4 Temperature input .........................................................................................................................20
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7. Operation ..............................................................................................21
1) Setting up the thermal flowmeter ····························································································21
2) Resetting totalization indication ······························································································21
3) Temperature correction function ·····························································································21
8. Maintenance .........................................................................................23
8. 1 Instrument used for maintenance .................................................................................................23
8. 2 Checking converter .......................................................................................................................23
8. 3 Detector resistance check ............................................................................................................28
8. 4 Temperature sensor (Resistance temp. sensor) resistance check...............................................28
9. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................29
10. Circuit construction..............................................................................32
11. Function to change flow rate range .....................................................33
12. Measuring principle .............................................................................34
13. Flow velocity and flow rate accuracy ...................................................34
14. Service network...................................................................................34
15. Warranty .............................................................................................34
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1. Notation rules
Safety symbols
This manual classifies safety notes using the following symbols.
WARNING
If this indication is disregarded and this instrument is operated incorrectly, serious injury or fatal
accident may result.
CAUTION
If this indication is disregarded and this instrument is operated incorrectly, injury or property
damage may result.
NOTE
Indicates procedures or information required to operate this product.
REFERENCE
Indicates information that should be understood to enable this product to be operated safely and
comfortably.
(→ P. ○○)
The indicated page contains information other than notes that should be referenced.
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2. Operational notes
General notes
WARNING
This product is delivered after manufacturing and adjustment. Inspection have been conducted
based on the optimum quality control method for industrial instruments. If any attempt is made to
modify or change this instrument, it may fail to perform as intended, or incompatibility or accidents
may result. Do not modify or change this instrument in any way. If it is necessary to modify or
change it, contact Tokyo Keiso Co.
WARNING
Be sure to operate the instrument within the ranges of the specifications for fluid pressure and
temperature listed in the Approval drawing. If the instrument is operated out of these ranges, it may
become defective or be damaged.
CAUTION
During transportation and storage, ensure to prevent moisture, dirt or sand from entering the
instrument as such will cause damage or render the instrument defective.
CAUTION
Use this product only as an Industrial instrument.
Material
The material of this product is described in the approval drawing. Although we make every effort to
select the optimal material for the customer's specifications, it may not be perfect due to the
presence of foreign matter.
CAUTION
The frequency and contents of the maintenance and inspection of this product vary depending on
the operational conditions. See the relevant section of this manual or check the actual operational
conditions.
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Control safety
WARNING
Although this product is delivered after manufacturing, adjustment and inspection have been
conducted based on the optimum quality control method for industrial instruments, an unexpected
defect may occur. If this product is used for process control that may result in a critical safety
problem, take all necessary actions to maintain safety.
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3. Precaution for handling
This thermal flowmeter is our original thermal mass flowmeter. With a unique measurement
principle based on heat transfer phenomena, it is designed to measure a flow rate of the gas at
high accuracy, which flows through a pipe or duct. This device is delivered after full inspection at
our factory. To make it doubly sure, check its appearance for any harmful damages upon its arrival
at your site. This manual describes how to handle the thermal flowmeter properly and the
precautions for use. Prior to actually using this product, be sure to read this manual together with
the instruction manual for the combined detector for proper handling of the flowmeter. After reading
the manual, keep it carefully. If you have any inquiries, contact our dealer from whom you purchase
the equipment or our nearest office listed on the last page of this manual.
Collate the MODEL and MFG. NO. inscribed on the FLOWMETER tag plate attached to the top or
side of the converter with those on the PICKUP tag plate (see Fig. 1.1) with the Specifications
column in the Approval Drawing, and confirm that there is no difference in both of these tags. When
you make an inquiry, please let us know the MFG. NO. and TYPE inscribed on the
FLOWMETER/PICKUP tag plate or described in the Approval Drawing. (* MFG. NO. is a control
number for our product.)
FLOWMETER
TAG NO. PICKUP
MODEL TAG NO.
MFG.NO. MODEL
DATE MFG.NO.
TOKYO KEISO CO., LTD.
TOKYO KEISO CO., LTD. MADE IN JAPAN
MADE IN JAPAN
3. 2 Precaution in transportation
This product is a precision device. Pay attention when handling it in transportation, etc. In order to
prevent the detector from damages or contamination due to an accident which may happen during
transportation, it shall be transported to the installing site in the same packing conditions as it is
originally shipped from our factory.
3. 3 Precaution in storage
If a precision device like this product is not installed for a long time after it has been delivered to
you, it may have troubles such as corrosion, deteriorated insulation of the electrical system. If
long-term storage is expected, observe the following points.
① Store the flowmeter and the accessory cables in the same package as delivered originally from
factory.
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• Place free from vibrations and shocks
• Humidity of 80 % RH or less
Store the product at a normal temperature and humidity (approx. 25 ℃ and 65 % RH).
③ When storing the flowmeter which has been used once, observe the following points:
• In order to prevent damages on the converter, protect it with a packing material such as an
air cap.
(In order to prevent deterioration of the electronic parts, put a dehumidifying agent, etc. in a
package for storage.)
• Since the converter and detector correspond to each other at 1:1, pack and store the
converter per our MFG. NO., including their accessories.
3. 4 Installing site
The TRX series thermal flowmeter converter has been designed to properly run under the severe
environmental condition, but it is recommended to install the converter at a place easily accessible
for maintenance/inspection. Determine an installation site, considering the following points, so that
you can use the flowmeter stably for a long time at high accuracy.
・ Avoid installing at a place where the temperature gradient or change is great. If it is exposed
to the radiant heat from the plant, provide heat insulation, or choose a well-ventilated area for
installation.
② Atmospheric condition
・ Avoid installing it in the corrosive atmosphere. When using in the corrosive atmosphere,
choose a well-ventilated place or purging environment. Do not use for a long time in a place
where a corrosive gas stagnates. After measurement is completed in such an environment,
move the converter immediately out of the corrosive atmosphere.
・ The converter has been designed resistant to shocks and vibrations. However, install it in a
place free from them as much as possible.
④ Noise
・ Avoid installing this device close to a noise supply such as a compressor, high-voltage line
inverter. A detector-converter cable exclusively designed for the thermal flowmeter is doubly
shielded to fully cope with noise. If the cable is long, however, noise may enter.
Others
・ Do not put a heavy substance on this device because it may lead to a breakage, nor install it
in an unstable place as it is heavy.
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3. 5 Safety precaution
① If the thermal flowmeter shows any abnormality such as smoking or emitting a foul odor or
strange sound, turn off the AC power immediately and contact our nearest office. If it is used in
an abnormal condition, it could cause a fire or electric shock. The customer should never repair
it on his own. It is dangerous.
③ This converter is designed water-proof, but be sure to apply a water-proof treatment such as
water-proof cable gland to a cable insertion port to prevent an entry of the rain. Otherwise, the
rain could enter inside the converter, resulting in an electric shock or trouble.
④ Do not disconnect a connection cable while using the thermal flowmeter(power on). It could
cause an electric shock or trouble. Be sure to turn off the power prior to disconnecting the cable.
⑤ The converter is heavy. Be careful when installing it onto the wall, 2B pipe, etc.
When it is install at a place which is influenced by vibration etc., the fixed part of converter is to
be reinforced.
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4. General description
4. 1 Outline
TRX-5000 series is a converter designed for a water-proof construction thermal flowmeter of field
installing type. With the microcomputer-mounting signal processing circuit,
high-precision/high-performance capacities have been achieved and functions necessary for
process monitoring and controlling such as indication of flow rate/totalization, analog output, pulse
output and serial output (RS232C) can be mounted.
4. 2 Features
① High precision
The flow rate of various types of gas can be measured with a high accuracy within ±2.0 % full
scale by the measurement principle of our originality.
The measurement accuracy is sufficiently maintained for practical purpose even in a flow rate
range as low as 0.5m/s. The drawback of traditional orifice type and vortex type gas flowmeters
has thus been broken through.
③ High durability
・ Thermal mass flowmeter for gases based on TOKYO KEISO's original heat transfer theory.
Capable of measuring almost all general gases because of the measurement theory by which
theoretical analysis was established.
・ If a gas temperature changes a little, an output change with respect to a gas temperature
change will be as little as 0.1 % full scale/ ℃(maximum), thus allowing measurement of a
mass flow rate without correcting the temperature. If the gas temperature changes greatly or
high flow rate accuracy is required, a temperature correcting circuit can be optionally added
inside the TRX-5000 converter and mass flow rate measurement can be made at high
accuracy by inputting a temperature signal(resistance temp. sensor: Pt100Ω, voltage signal,
etc.) from the outside.
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・ An effect of pressure is as little as 0.1 % full scale/ kg/cm (maximum) owing to the
measurement principle based on the heat transfer phenomenon, and the high accuracy mass
flow rate measurement can be made without correcting the pressure.
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4. 3 Standard specification
* For specifications other than standard one, refer to the approval drawing.
《Converter specification》
• Display : Flow rate 6 digit LED (Display range 0.000 ~ 999999)
• Flow rate range, object gas Refer to “Flow rate range table” on Instruction Manual of the
detector to be combined.
• Option circuit board function Sample hold function compatible with purge type thermal
flowmeter detector and input/output purge control signal are
added. Purge control input (Open collector), Purge signal
output (Open collector + contact output), Contact output (Flow
switch or abnormality alarm)
• Power supply 100V, 110V, 115V, 200V, 220V, 240VAC ± 10%, 50/60Hz
• Withstand voltage Between primary side terminal and case: 1500VAC (1 minute)
Note) To be tested by having the noise filter-grounding terminal
inside the converter main body floated from the case. Refer to
“Detailed drawing of converter interior” on page 12. When
making withstand voltage test, make sure to short-circuit
terminals 1-2 (temperature difference signal input). When test is
conducted without floating the grounding terminal from the
case, about 6mA current flows.
• Insulation resistance Between primary side terminal and casing: 20MΩ or larger at
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500VDC
• Structure and weight Jet flow prevention structure (IP 65 equivalent), Approximate
weight 4.5kg (excluding accessory cable)
• Material and painting color Aluminum alloy die casting (ADC), Cobalt blue (Munsell
3.0BP3.5/10.5)
• For the specification of detector, refer to the approval drawing or the instruction manual of the
detector to be combined.
《Accessories》
• Special exclusive cable Detector ~ Converter exclusive cable, Standard length 10m x 1
piece
* For cable length, refer to the approval drawing.
• Converter installing bracket 2B pipe mounting bracket : 1 set, option (For wall mounting,
no bracket is attached.)
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4. 5 Model type code table
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4. 6 System configuration
・Flow rate
・Totalization*
* Selection (Yes/No)
TOKYO
* Selection (one out of the followings)
・Temperature correction signal input
: Pt100Ω
: 4 ~ 20mADC input
: 1 ~ 5VDC input
Detector ~ Converter
Special exclusive cable * Option circuit board (option)
・ Purge control input (Open collector)
・ Purge signal output (Open collector +
Contact)
・Flow switch/Abnormality alarm output
(Contact)
Detector AC power supply
4. 7 Outside dimension
206 206 109
123 126
φ9 φ9
35 11 35 14 49
308
326
326
100
163
113
9 9
160 160
31
56
112
21
100
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4. 8 Detailed drawing of front panel
① Flow rate indicator (6-digit LED)
1
② Totalization indicator (8-digit LCD)
2 ③ Totalization indicator reset switch
4
Note) The detailed drawing of front panel (above) and the detailed drawing of converter interior
(below) show the front panel and converter interior loaded with full option specifications.
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5. Installation
• There are 2 different methods of installing the converter. One is mounting on a wall and the
other is mounting on 2B pipe. For the latter mounting method, pipe mounting brackets
(option) are necessary. As bolts for wall mounting (M8 x 3) are not included in accessory
supplies, customers are requested to prepare the bolts, selecting bolts length to suit the
fitting part panel thickness.
• For the outside dimension and rough construction of the converter, refer to “4. 7 Outside
dimension” and to “Fig. 3. 1/3. 2 Converter installing drawing”.
• When installing the converter, make sure that the wiring joints become downward.
Note) Pay attention when installing the converter as it weighs about 4.5kg ~ 6.5kg.
• For wiring of the converter, refer to “6. Wiring”. The converter is of water-proof construction,
however, it is necessary to provide water-proof cable gland to prevent rain water from
penetrating from the wiring joint.
• Refer to Fig. 3. 1 “Converter installing drawing” and drill 3 holes on the wall or panel and fix
the converter with screws.
① Drill 3 bolt holes on the wall or panel for fixing the converter.
② Temporarily set 2 M8 bolts for fixing the bottom part of the converter on the wall or
panel, leaving proper clearances in which the recess parts at the bottom of the
converter can be inserted. Fit in the bottom part of the converter to the bolt
clearances.
③ While adjusting the posture of the converter, fix the upper part of the converter with a
M8 bolt.
④ Tighten firm 2 fixing bolts at the bottom of the converter that were temporarily set.
Note) When mounting the converter directly on a concrete wall, fix the converter with the bolts
after driving in anchors into the wall.
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2) 2B pipe mounting type
100
163
113
160
Fig. 3. 1
Fig. 3. 2
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6. Wiring
Note) The power cable and signal cables (other than the exclusive cable) are not included in the
accessory supplies. Customers are requested to prepare these cables themselves. For the
length of the exclusive cable, refer to the approval drawing. The maximum length of
exclusive cable available for TRX-5000 converter is 50m.
Note) Use the exclusive cable in length as originally delivered without cutting it as much as
possible, since the cut end of the cable not properly treated may give cause to noise
generation and resultant trouble in operation. When it is inevitable to cut the cable to a
shorter length, treat the cable end by referring to item b) “Cable end treating method” on
the next page.
a) Cable structure
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* Water-proof connector specification (Shell size 20)
・ Maker: Nanahoshi Scientific
Laboratory
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① Using a cutter, cut and remove the outer cable sheath in length of about 200mm from the
end. At this time, pay attention not to damage the sheathing of the inner cable. Cut off the
outer shield braided wire, leaving about 20mm.
② Cut off the inner cable sheath according to the dimension of the above illustration.
③ After cutting off the sheath of the inner coaxial wire, separate the shield wire from the
core wire as illustrated above and cover them with thermal contraction tubes.
④ As illustrated above, turn the outer shield braided wire inside out and cover the cable
sheath with it.
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⑤ Solder the 2mm x200mm vinyl coated cable to the outer shield braided wire that was
turned inside out in procedure ④ above. After completing soldering, adjust the cable
length and trim the sheath at the top end of the cable by about 8mm.
⑥ Cover the portion soldered in procedure ⑤ above with a thermal contraction tube.
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6. 2 Schematic of wire connection
a) Standard type and one with pulse output
Pt100Ω TEMPERA
TURE
INPUT
To detector DC4-20mA
OR
DC1-5V
(+) (-)
Exclusive Cable for Thermal Flowmeter
10 11 12
E − Vceset
※+E(V):DC+5~35V ≤ 50 (mA)
R
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b) Option circuit board
Fuse
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 9 10 11 Connector
Control Purge Flow rate Purge signal AC power supply purge signal
signal signal alarm output or output output
Input Output Abnormality (For solenoid valve control) 13 14
Open Open alarm output AC power
collector collector
6. 3 Wiring
① Remove the lid of the terminal box at the bottom of the converter with a (–) screwdriver
and connect the signal and power supply cable to the terminal board. For details of signal
cable connecting method, refer to “6. 1 Standard accessory cable” and “6. 2 Schematic of
wire connection”.
② Connect the exclusive cable (to link detector and converter) to the connector.
② Do not cut the detector ~ converter exclusive cable to a shorter length or do not use
general-purpose cable sold on the market, as it may cause noise troubles and flow rate
measurement errors.
The cable used for linking the converter and the detector is our original cable of special
type. For the ordered cable length, see the approval drawing. As for the cable structure,
refer to “6. 1 Standard accessory cable”.
③ For anti-noise measures and cable protection, install the cable in a wire conduit or cable
duct. When installing the cable in a wire conduit, select the conduit size by giving
considerations to the dimension of the connector (Max. outside diameter of connector x
length: φ26 x 62mm, Cable thickness: About 11mm) that connects the exclusive cable of
connector type specification.
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④ The connector of the connector specification detector is of water-proof construction with
male/female coupling structure. When the detector is installed outdoors, do not leave the
detector without connecting the exclusive cable. Should rain water penetrate into the
connector, it would give a cause to corrosion of cable or connector pin. After installation of
the detector, if certain length of time is expected to complete wiring arrangement, protect
the detector from rain water by the accessory blind cap or by a plastic bag.
⑤ In case of temperature correction input specification, input the signal that meets the input
signal specification of the converter [Resistance temp. sensor (Pt100Ω) or analog
temperature input signal (4~20mADC/1~5VDC)].
6. 4 Temperature input
When using the resistance temp. sensor for this flowmeter temperature correction input,
select the resistance temp. sensor that conforms to JIS C 1604 (3-wire type Pt100Ω, A class).
As for the sheath, select one that has good response properly as long as there is no
handling problem (strength, corrosiveness, etc.).
Note) Note that, in case of the converter with temperature correction function, if temperature
signal is not inputted, the indication of the flow rate and the analog output will take the
HOLD status.
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7. Operation
* The thermal flowmeter has been fully adjusted and set upon shipment from the factory. Once the
wiring between the detector and converter is completed, it will be immediately ready to measure a
flow rate. For the detailed specifications, see the approval drawing.
② Confirm that wiring of the converter ~ detector cable, external output signal cable and the
power supply cable is correctly arranged.
③ Turn ON power supply and confirm that the green LED at the lower right of the converter
front panel is lit up. (Refer to “4. 8 Detailed drawing of front panel”.) When this green
LED does not come ON, perform “Power-ON-Reset” (once turn OFF power supply, and
then turn it ON again) and see if this has effected the green LED to light up. When the
green LED is still OFF, refer to “8. Maintenance” and thoroughly check the converter and
the detector.
When the temperature correction function is not selected, the output error of the thermal
flowmeter due to temperature change is about ±0.1% F.S./ºC (max.), although is
somewhat different depending on the gas composition.
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* According to the measuring principle based on the heat conduction phenomena (The
substance value concerning heat conduction makes little or no change with the
pressure changes.), the pressure error is as small as within about ±1.0% F.S./MPa
(max.), although it somewhat varies depending on the gas composition. This range
of an error is considered almost ignorable in general operating conditions.
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8. Maintenance
A simple method of checking the condition of the thermal flowmeter before starting initial operation
and re-starting operation is described in the following. For wire connecting method of the thermal
flowmeter, refer to “6. Wiring” in this instruction manual and the wiring diagram in the approval
drawing. When an abnormality is found in the following checks, contact our business office or our
nearest sales agent.
8. 2 Checking converter
* As for the purge operation (option), refer to item 3) “Regarding option operation (Purge
control mode)” .
1) Checking converter
① Check of operation status by LED ON/OFF position
The following converter operation status can be checked by the LED 1~4 located at the lower
left just off center of the front panel of the converter.
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(1) SW1 setting contents
SW1 OFF ON
1~4 Note 1) External ROM range setting (16 ranges)
5 Note 2) CPU External ROM
6 DC0~20mA DC4~20mA
Note 1) For detail, refer to “11. Flow rate range changing function”.
Note 2) Since data for 1 range size can be inputted into CPU, it is possible to select either to
use CPU data or to use external ROM data. (When the converter is delivered with
multi-range or with external ROM, the simulation data (data different from specification)
may be inputted in CPU data. Bear this point in mind.
(After changing ROM range selection SW, change of the range is executed by operating
DIPSW1 in way of OFF => ON => OFF.)
Note 2) The operation can be selected in case of temperature correction specification only. In
other specification, the operation is fixed to “Without temperature correction”.
Note 3) The operation can be selected in case of temperature correction specification only. In
other specification, the operation is fixed to “Flow rate indication”.
Note 4) The operation can be selected in case of “With purge control mode (option)” only. In
other specification, the operation is fixed to the regular mode.
For the purge control mode (option), refer to “8. 2, 4) regarding option operation (Purge
control mode)”.
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(3) DIPSW setting operation (Output check)
* In case where purge control mode (option) is mounted, output check is made effective by
setting DIPSW4 in OFF position.
DIPSW Contents
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ON OFF 0% output check
OFF ON 50% output check
ON ON 100% output check
2) Adjustment
When executing zero adjustment and span adjustment, the ROM data has to be changed.
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3) Optional operation (Purge control mode)
Note 2) It is possible to select whether to stop totalization during purge operation or to continue
at the hold value by optional data setting.
Note 3) LED1 (green) maintains its status same as immediately before purge operation and, on
completion of purging, it changes the operation status.
On the contrary, also when operation abnormality takes place during purge operation,
the abnormality indication is given after the purge operation has been completed.
* The purge operation and in-abnormality purge operation are limited to the case where option
circuit board is mounted and setting is arranged.
① DIPSW setting operation (Setting of purge control mode) * The operation is made effective by
setting DIPSW4 in ON position.
DIPSW
Contents
5 6
Purge internal control
ON OFF Note 5)
(To control all the time factors by internal operation)
Purge external control 1
OFF ON Note 5)
(To synchronize the purge cycle only with external control signal)
Purge external control 2 (To determine the purge cycle and purging time by
ON ON Note 6)
external control signal)
Note 5) Timing chart of purge internal control operation
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TP
Purge cycle
Sample hold
Purge output
THS TI TSH
TSH : Spare sample hold 2 Standard time : 20s (Setting range: 1~60sec)
TP
Sample hold
Purge output
TH TI TSH
S
TI : Purge output time Depends on the ON-time of external input control signal
TSH : Spare sample hold 2 Standard time: 20s (Setting range: 1~60sec)
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8. 3 Detector resistance check
Connection of detector is made in 2 different ways: one is with a connector and the other is
on the terminal board. For detail, refer to descriptions concerning detector resistance check
in the instruction manual of each detector.
Note) When a trouble occurs during operation using detector in combination with converter,
check the detector resistance as above, together with checking according to “8. 4
Temperature sensor (Resistance temp. sensor) resistance check” and “8. 2 Checking
converter”.
* Make sure to turn OFF the power before removing wire connections, since
disconnecting wiring without cutting off power supply could cause to a trouble with
the system. The lamp and error code also light up sometimes, even though there is
nothing wrong with the converter.
② Remove the cable for resistance temp. sensor from the connector terminal.
③ Measure, by a digital multimeter or a tester, the resistance between the cables (A, B1,
B2) for the resistance temp. sensor.
* When checking the thermometer resistance, the resistance of the cable is added on.
Depending on the cable length, the resistance value may somewhat differ from those
in the following table.
④ After checking, connect the connector and turn ON the power. (Check has been
completed.)
Resistance temp.
sensor terminals Resistance value Remarks A B1 B2
Between A – B1 About 110Ω * In case of normal sensor temperature
Between A – B2 About 110Ω * In case of normal sensor temperature
Between B1 – B2 - To be conductive (by connecting cable)
* The above resistance value of the thermometer bulb changes as temperature Pt100Ω
changes. For detail, refer to JIS C 1604 reference material.
• Reference (JIS C 1604 Resistance temp. sensor: Pt100Ω Reference resistance value)
Temperature (ºC) 0 5 10 15 20 25
Resistance value (Ω) 100.00 101.95 103.90 105.85 107.79 109.73
* The above Pt100Ω reference resistance values represent those of device itself not
including the resistance value of the accessory cable.
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9. Troubleshooting
When the converter fails to work properly, search the cause of the trouble along the following items.
(1) Check the converter LED according to Item 8. 2, 1) “① Check of operation status by LED
ON/OFF position” and confirm the current status of the operation in respect of indication,
4~20mA DC output and totalization pulse output.
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Countermeasures: Take measures according to the contents of troubleshooting concerning
temperature input for temperature correction abnormality and flow rate range over (120%
above).
Countermeasures: Confirmation of flow rate range (Ref. Approval drawing and “11. Flow rate
range changing function”), Confirmation of external ROM mounted or not mounted (Ref. 4. 8
* Detailed drawing of converter interior)
Countermeasures: Confirm the status of indication, 4~20mADC output and totalization pulse
output and then confirm the countermeasures against above (1) ~ (6) in order.
(2) Regarding abnormality that neither LED nor indication is not lit.
① Neither LED nor indication is lit even when power is supplied.
The specification power supply voltage and the actual power supply voltage are different, or
blown-up of power supply fuse is considered as possible cause of the trouble.
Countermeasures: To confirm contents of each cause of trouble listed above one by one (Ref.
Approval drawing)
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* When the above confirming processes fail to identify the cause of the trouble, or system
cannot be restored even though the cause of trouble is known, contact our business office
at your nearest. When inquiring, let them know the “MFG. No.” and “Type” described on
the FLOWMETER/PICKUP tag plate or on the approval drawing. (* MFG. No. is
administration number of our order files.)
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10. Circuit construction
*1 In the ROM, the relationship between heating current “I” and flow rate “Q” based on the conditions
of specification gas, fluid temperature and pressure.
Indication
Temperature (T)
Flow rate (Q)
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11. Function to change flow rate range
When specifications such as the flow rate range and gas component are to be changed, ordinary
type thermal flowmeter has to be sent back to the factory for re-adjustment (re-calibration). In
order to dispense with such an inconvenience, this converter has special optional functions to
change the flow rate range (and gas component). This function enables to have maximum 16
different specifications of flow rate characteristic data written into a built-in ROM for calibration data
writing. The flow rate range can be changed by inserting a short-circuit socket in selected
combination of pin switch (ROM data address switching pin-switch: See illustration below.) for ROM
range selection located at the lower-left part of the front panel.
Re-loading of ROM range is, however, necessary by OFF/ON/OFF operation of DIPSW1, since it is
not possible to change the flow rate range by selective insertion of short-circuit socket only.
(Power-ON-Reset will do for re-loading.)
* This function is made use of when a change of the flow rate is previously scheduled or the actual
gas amount used is not yet determined at the time of introducing a flowmeter.
* There are certain limitations on the flow rate range (gas component) to be incorporated in a single
converter. When you utilize this function, please inquire us for details.
SW1 SW1
Flow rate range Flow rate range
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 ○ ○ ○ ○ 9 ○ ○ ○ ×
2 × ○ ○ ○ 10 × ○ ○ ×
3 ○ × ○ ○ 11 ○ × ○ ×
4 × × ○ ○ 12 × × ○ ×
5 ○ ○ × ○ 13 ○ ○ × ×
6 × ○ × ○ 14 × ○ × ×
7 ○ × × ○ 15 ○ × × ×
8 × × × ○ 16 × × × ×
Note) The mark “○” denotes ON and the mark “×” denotes OFF.
* The above flow rate ranges are basic flow rate ranges. Actual ranges may be different
from the basic setting. For detailed specification (flow rate range division), refer to the
Approval Drawing for confirmation.
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12. Measuring principle
* Refer to descriptions under the item headed “Measuring principle” in the Instruction Manual of the
combining detector.
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