Contents

Handheld Ultrasonic Flew meter 1. Introduction ...............................................................................1

§1.1 Preface ............................................................................ 1
User Manual §1.2 Main Features ................................................................. 2
§1.3 Principle of Measurement ............................................... 2
§1.4 Packing List (Standard Configuration) ............................3
Type：HUF2000-H §1.5 Front view ........................................................................3
§1.6 Typical Applications .........................................................4
§1.7 Data Integrity and Built-in Time-Keeper ......................... 4
§1.8 Product Identification ...................................................... 5
§1.9 Basic Technical Data .......................................................5
2. Starting Measurement .............................................................. 6
§2.1 Built-in Battery .................................................................6
§2.2 Power On ........................................................................ 6
§2.3 Keypad ............................................................................ 7
§2.4 Menu Windows ................................................................8
§2.5 Steps to Configure the Parameters ................................ 9
§2.6 Transducers Mounting Allocation ..................................10
§2.7 Transducers Installation ................................................ 11
§2.7.1 Transducers Spacing ............................................12
§2.7.2 V-method Installation ............................................ 12
§2.7.3 Z-method Installation ............................................ 13
§2.7.4 W-method Installation ...........................................13
§2.7.5 N-method Installation ............................................13
§2.8 Installation Checkup ......................................................14
§2.8.1 Signal Strength ..................................................... 14
§2.8.2 Signal Quality ........................................................14
§2.8.3 Total Transit Time and Delta Time ........................15
§2.8.4 Time Ratio between the Measured Total Transit Time and
the Calculated Time ......................................................... 15
3. Menu Window Details ............................................................ 16
§3.1 Menu Windows Arrangement ....................................... 16
§3.2 Menu Window Details ................................................... 16
4. How To ....................................................................................23
4.1 How to judge if the instrument works properly ............... 23
 4.2 How to judge the liquid flowing direction ........................ 24 §5.3 Other Problems and Solutions ......................................43
4.3 How to change between units systems .......................... 24 6. Communication Protocol ........................................................ 45
4.4 How to select a required flow rate unit ........................... 24 §6. 1 General .........................................................................45
4.5 How to use the totalizer multiplier ...................................25 §6.2 Interface Pin-out Definition ........................................... 45
4.6 How to open or shut the totalizers .................................. 25 §6.3 the Protocol ................................................................... 45
4.7 How to reset the totalizers .............................................. 25 §6.4 Protocol Prefix Usage ................................................... 47
4.8 How to restore the flow meter with default setups ......... 26 §6.5 Codes for the Keypad ................................................... 48
4.9 How to use the damper ...................................................26 7. Service ....................................................................................49
4.10 How to use the zero-cutoff function .............................. 26 §7.1 Service .......................................................................... 49
4.11 How to setup a zero point ............................................. 27 §7.2 Software Upgrade Service ............................................49
Appendix .....................................................................................50
4.12 How to get a scale factor for calibration ....................... 27
1. Sound speed data of liquid (unit: m/s) ..............................50
4.13 How to use the system locker .......................................27
2. Sound speed data of solid (unit: m/s) ...............................50
4.14 How to use 4-20mA current loop output .......................28
3. Sound speed in water at atmosphere pressure ............... 51
4.15 How to use the Frequency Output ................................29
4.16 How to use the Totalizer Pulse Output ......................... 30
4.18 How to use the built-in Buzzer ......................................33
4.19 How to use the OCT output .......................................... 33
4.20 How to modify the built-in calendar .............................. 33
4.21 How to view the Date Totalizers ................................... 34
4.22 How to use the Working Timer ..................................... 34
4.23 How to use the manual totalizer ................................... 34
4.24 How to know how long the battery will last ...................34
4.25 How to check the ESN and other minor detail ............. 34
4.26 How to use the data logger for scheduled output ........ 35
4.27 How to output analogue voltage signal ........................ 35
4.28 How to adjust the LCD display ..................................... 35
4.29 How to use RS232/RS485? ..........................................36
4.30 How to use automatic amending function for offline
compensation ........................................................................ 36
4.31 How to use batch controller .......................................... 36
4.32 How to adjust the analogue output ...............................36
4.33 How to solidify the parameters ..................................... 37
4.34 How to enter the parameters of user-type-transducer . 38
4.35 How to use the circular display function .......................38
4.36 How to enter into the linearity correcting? How to enter into the
data? ......................................................................................38
4.37 How to save / restore frequently-used pipe parameters40
5.Troubleshooting .......................................................................41
§5.1 Power-on Error Displays and Counter-Measures ........ 41
§5.2 Error Code and Counter-Measures .............................. 41
1. Introduction
§1.1 Preface

Welcome to the HUF2000-H ultrasonic flow meter that has been

manufactured with patent technologies and is equipped with more functions
and advanced performance than our previous versions.

The ultrasonic flow meter has been upgraded based on the previous
ultrasonic flow meter which is still the main product line of the company. The
new Version retains most of the excellent features and functions of the
previous versions: the pulse measurement technology, the ultrasonic
igniting and the small signal receiving circuits etc. The main improvements
are made on the battery supply circuit and on the transmitting circuits. All
other circuits are simply integrated into this new version without major
modifications, due to the fact that we have already applied the most
advanced measurement technologies and attained a more reliable model of
ultrasonic flow meter.

HUF2000-H flow meter incorporates the latest ICs manufactured from the
famous semiconductor manufacturers like Philips, Maxim, TI, Win bond,
and Xilinx. The hardware features the ease of operation, high accuracy and
outstanding reliability, while the software provides a very friendly user
interface and much more functions. It employs a patent balanced lower
voltage multi-pulse igniting circuit which increases the anti-interference
ability magnificently so that the flow meter will work properly even in
demanding industrial environments such as those with power frequency
transverter working nearby.

Other outstanding features:

----the signal receiving circuits feature self-adapting performance so as to
ensure that the user can easily operate the instrument without any
adjustment.

----the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery can work continuously for more
than 12 hours without recharging.

The advanced circuit design, the integration of the latest semiconductors,

the user-friendly software interface both in English and Chinese languages
and small-sized PCB board, all these features combine to make the
HUF2000-H ultrasonic flow meter the best and the biggest seller on the
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Chinese market. Moreover, it is gaining more and more recognition on the
international flow meter market

§1.2 Main Features

* Large-screen LCD * Non-contacting measuring

* Built-in data-logger * Built-in rechargeable battery
* High accuracy measuring * Wide measuring range
* Small and light * RS-232 serial interface

§1.3 Principle of Measurement

The HUF2000-H ultrasonic flow meter is designed to measure the fluid

velocity of liquid within a closed conduit. The transducers are a
non-contacting, clamp-on type, which will provide benefits of non-fouling
operation and easy installation.

The HUF2000-H transit time flow meter utilizes two transducers that
function as both ultrasonic transmitters and receivers. The transducers are
clamped on the outside of a closed pipe at a specific distance from each
other. The transducers can be mounted in V-method where the sound
transverses the pipe twice, or W-method where the sound transverses the
pipe four times, or in Z-method where the transducers are mounted on
opposite sides of the pipe and the sound crosses the pipe once. This
selection of the mounting method depends on pipe and liquid characteristics.
The flow meter operates by alternately transmitting and receiving a
frequency modulated burst of sound energy between the two transducers
and measuring the transit time that it takes for sound to travel between the
two transducers. The difference in the transit time measured is directly and
exactly related to the velocity of the liquid in the pipe, show as follows:

Downstream transducer

flow
MD T Tdown
V 
sin2 Tup Tdown
Tup
θ

spacing Upstream transducer

Where

θ is the include angle to the flow direction

M is the travel times of the ultrasonic beam
D is the pipe diameter
Tup is the time for the beam from upstream transducer to the
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 downstream one
Tdown is the time for the beam from downstream transducer to the
upstream one
ΔT=Tup –Tdown

§1.4 Packing List (Standard Configuration)

Check up the packing list carefully before installing

Name QTY (pcs)

Main Unit 1
Medium transducer 2
Ultrasonic signal 2
cable
Data line 1
AC adapter 1
Coupling agent 1
Belt stretcher 2
Tape 1
User manual 1
Carrying case 1

§1.5 Front view

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§1.6 Typical Applications

The HUF2000-H flow meter can be virtually applied to a wide range of

measurements. A variety of liquid applications can be accommodated:
ultra-pure liquids, potable water, chemicals, raw sewage, reclaimed water,
cooling water, river water, plant effluent, etc. Because the instrument and
transducers are non-contacting and have no moving parts, the flow meter
can not be affected by system pressure, fouling or wear. Standard
transducers are rated to 110 ºC. Higher temperatures can be
accommodated. For further information, please consult the manufacturer for
assistance.

§1.7 Data Integrity and Built-in Time-Keeper

All user-inputted configuration values are retained in the built-in non-volatile

flash memory that can store them for over 100 years, even if power is lost or
turned off. Password protection is provided to avoid inadvertent
configuration changes or totalizer resets.

A time-keeper is integrated in the flow meter for the index of date totalizing

and works as the time base of flow accumulation. It keeps operating as long
as the battery’s terminal voltage is over 1.5V. In case of battery failure, the
time-keeper will not keep running and it will lose proper time values. The
user must re-enter proper time values in case the battery becomes totally
exhausted. An improper time value affects no other functions but the date
totalizer.
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§1.8 Product Identification

Each set of the HUF2000-H has a unique product identification or ESN

written into the software that can only be modified with a special tool by the
manufacturer. In case of any hardware failure, please provide this number
which is located on menu window number M61 when contacting the
manufacture.

§1.9 Basic Technical Data

Linearity 0.5%
Repeatability 0.2%
Accuracy ±1% of reading at rates>0.2 mps
Response Time 0-999 seconds, user-configurable
Velocity ±32 m/s
Pipe Size 15mm-6000mm
7-digit totals for net, positive and negative flow
Totalizer
respectively
Liquid Types Virtually all liquids
Setup values Modification Lockout. Access code
Security
needs unlocking
Display 4x8 Chinese characters or 4x16 English letters
RS-232, baud-rate: from 75 to 57600. Protocol made
Communicatio by the manufacturer and compatible with that of the
n Interface FUJI ultrasonic flow meter. User protocols can be
made by user requirements
Transducer
Standard 5m x 2, optional 10m x 2
Cord Length
3 AAA built-in Ni-H batteries. When fully recharged it
Power Supply will last over 12 hours of operation.
100V-240VAC for the charger
Data Logger Built-in data logger can store over 2000 lines of data
Manual
7-digit press-key-to-go totalizer for calibration
Totalizer
Housing
ABS
Material
Case Size 210x90x30mm
Main unit
500g with batteries
Weight

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2. Starting Measurement
§2.1 Built-in Battery

The instrument can operate either from the built-in Ni-H rechargeable
battery, which will last over 12 hours of continuous operation when fully
recharged, or from an external AC/power supply from the battery charger.

The battery charging circuits employ a scheme of constant-current and

constant-voltage. It has a characteristic of fast charging at the beginning
and very slow charging when the battery approaches to full recharge.
Generally, when the green LED starts coming on, the battery would be
nearly 95% recharged and when the red LED is off, the battery would be
98% recharged.

Since the charging current becomes tapered when the battery recharge is
nearly completed, i.e. the charging current becomes smaller and smaller,
therefore, there should be no over-recharging problem. That means the
charging progress can last very long. The charger can be connected to the
handset all the time when an around-the-clock measurement is required.

When fully recharged, the terminal voltage reaches around 4.25V. The
terminal voltage is displayed on window M07. When the battery is nearly
consumed, the battery voltage drops to below 3V. The user can obtain an
approximate battery working time from the battery voltage.

A software battery working time estimator is integrated in this instrument

based on the terminal voltage. Please note that the estimator may have
relatively bigger errors in the estimated working time, especially when the
voltage is in the range of around 3.70 to -3.90 volt.

§2.2 Power On

Press the ON key to switch on the instrument and press the OFF to
turn off the power.
Once the flow meter is switched on, it will run a self diagnostic program,
checking first the hardware and then the software integrity. If there is any
abnormality, corresponding error messages will display.

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Generally, there should be no display of error messages, and the flow meter
will go to the most commonly used Menu Window Number 01 (short for M01)
to display the Velocity, Flow Rate, Positive Totalizer, Signal Strength and
Signal Quality, based on the pipe parameters configured last time by the
user or by the initial program.

The flow measurement program always operates in the background of the

user interface. This means the flow measurement will keep on running
regardless of any user menu window browsing or viewing. Only when the
user enters new pipe parameters will the flow meter change measurement
to the new parameter changes.

When new pipe parameters have been entered or when the power has
been just switched on, the flow meter will enter an adjusting mode to make
the signals magnified with proper amplification. By this step, the flow meter
is going to find the best threshold of receiving signal. The user will see the
progress by the number 1, 2, or 3, which are indicated on the right lower
corner of the LCD display.

When the transducers have been adjusted on the pipe by the user, the flow
meter will re-adjust the signal automatically.

Any user-entered configuration value will be retained into the NVRAM of the
flow meter, until it is modified by the user.

§2.3 Keypad

The keypad for the operation of the flow meter has 16+2 keys, as shown by
the right picture.

Keys 0 ~ 9 and . are keys to enter

numbers
Key ▲/+ is the going UP key, when the user
wants to go to the upper menu window. It also
works as the “+” key when entering numbers
Key ▼/- is the going DOWN key, when the user
wants to go down-sided menu window. It also
works as the “–” key when entering numbers.
Key ◄ is backspace key, when the user wants
go left or wants backspace the left character that
is located to the left of the cursor.
Key ENT is the ENTER key for any inputting or
selections.
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Key MENU is the key for the direct menu window jump over. Whenever the
user wants to proceed to a certain menu window, the user can press this
key followed by 2-digit numbers.
The MENU key is shortened as the ‘M’ key afterward when referring to the
menu windows.
The ON key is for the power on.
The OFF key is for the power off.

§2.4 Menu Windows

The user interface of this flow meter comprises about 100 different menu
windows that are numbered by M00, M01, M02 … M99.

There are 2 methods to enter certain menu window:

(1) Direct going/entering. The user can press the MENU key followed by
two-digit number keys. For example, the menu window M11 is for the
entering of pipe outer diameter. The display will go to the M11 menu window
after the user presses MENU 1 1 .
(2) Pressing ▲/+ and ▼/- keys. Each time of the ▲/+ key pressing will
proceed to the

Lower - numbered menu window. For example, if the current window is on

M12, the display will go to the number M11 window after pressing the ▲/+
key.

There are three different types of menu windows:

(1) Menu windows for number entering, like M11 for the entering of pipe
outer diameter.
(2) Menu windows for option selection/selecting options, like M14 for the
selection of pipe materials.
(3) Displaying windows only, like M00 to display Velocity, Flow Rate etc.

For number entering windows, the user can directly press the starting digit
key when the user is going to modify the value. For example, when the
current window is on M11, and the user is going to enter 219.2345 as the
pipe outer diameter, the user can get the numbers entered by pressing the
following serial keys: 2 1 9 . 2 3 4 5 ENT.

For the option selection windows, the user should first press the ENT key to
a selection modification mode and then select the relevant options by
pressing the ▲/+ and ▼/- keys or the digit keys to select the option with a
number antecedent to the option. In the end, the ENT key must be pressed
to make the selection. For example, with menu window M14 for the
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selection of pipe material selection, (the MENU 1 4 should be
pressed first to enter this menu window if the current menu window is on a
different window. The pipe material is stainless steel which has a number
“1” antecedent to “stainless steel” on the display, the user should first press
the ENT key to enter into a selection modification mode, then either make
the selection by pressing the ▲/+ and ▼/- keys to make the cursor on the
line that displays “1. Stainless Steel”, or make the selection by pressing the
1 key directly.

Generally, the ENT key must be pressed to enter a modification mode. If

the “Locked M47 Open’ message is indicated on the lowest line of the
LCD display, it means the modification operations is locked out. In such
cases, the user should go to M47 to have the instrument unlocked first
before any further modification can be made.

§2.5 Steps to Configure the Parameters

The following parameters need to be configured for a proper measurement:

(1) Pipe outer diameter
(2) Pipe wall thickness
(3) Pipe materials (for non-standard pipe materials*, the sound speed for
the material must be configured too)
*Standard pipe materials and standard liquids refer to those with the
sound parameters that have already been programmed into software of
the flow meter, therefore there is no need to configure them
(4) Liner material and its sound speed and thickness, if there is any liner.
(5) Liquid type (for non-standard liquids, the sound speed of the liquid is
also needed)
(6) Transducer type adapted to the flow meter. Generally the Standard M1
clamp-on transducers will be the selected option.

(7) Transducer mounting methods (the V-method or Z-method is the

common option)
(8) Check up the Space displayed on M25 and install the transducers
accordingly.
For standard pipe materials and standard liquids, the following detailed
step-by-step setup is recommended.
(1) Press keys MENU 1 1 to enter M11 window to input the digits for
the pipe outer diameter, and then press ENT key.
(2) Press key ▼/- to enter M12 window to input the digits for the pipe outer
diameter and then press ENT key.
(3) Press key ▼/- to enter M14 window, and press ENT key to enter
the option selection mode. Use keys ▲/+ and ▼/- to scroll up and down
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 to the intended pipe material, and then press ENT key.
(4) Press key ▼/- to enter M16 window, press ENT key to enter the
option selection mode, use keys ▲/+ and ▼/- to scroll up and down
to the liner material, and then press ENT key. Select “No Liner”, if
there is no liner.
(5) Press key ▼/- to enter M20 window, press ENT key to enter the
option selection mode, use keys ▲/+ and ▼/- to scroll up and down
to the proper liquid, and then press ENT key.
(6) Press key ▼/- to enter M23 window, press ENT key to enter the
option selection mode, use keys ▲/+ and ▼/- to scroll up and down
to the proper transducer type, and then press ENT key.
(7) Press key ▼/- to enter M24 window, press ENT key to enter the
option selection mode, use keys ▲/+ and ▼/- to scroll up and down
to the proper transducer mounting method, and then press ENT key.
(8) Press key ▼/- to enter M24 window to install the transducers on the
pipe, and then press ENT key to go to M01 for the results.
The first-time users may need some time to get familiar with the operation.
However, the user friendly interface of the instrument makes the operation
quite easy and simple. Before long, the user will configure the instrument
with very little key pressing, since the interface allows the user to go to the
desired operation directly without any extra steps.

The following tips will facilitate the operation of this instrument.

(1) When the window display is between M00 to M09, press a number key
x , the user will go directly to the M0x window. For example, if the
current window displays M01, press 7 and the user will go to M07.
(2) When the window display is under M00 to M09, press the ENT key and
the user will go to
M90; press ENT key to return. Press the dot key to go to M11
(3) When the window display is under M25, press ENT key to go to M01.

§2.6 Transducers Mounting Allocation

The first step in the installation process is the selection of an optimum

location in order to obtain a more accurate measurement. For this to be
completed effectively, a basic knowledge about the piping and its plumbing
system would be advisable.

An optimum location would be defined as a straight pipe length full of liquid

that is to be measured. The piping can be in vertical or horizontal position.
The following table shows

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 Upstream Downstream
Piping Configuration Dimension Dimension

and L up L dn
Transducer Position x D ia m e te r s x D ia m e te r s

L up L dn

10D 5D

L up L dn
10D 5D

L up L dn
10D 5D
L up L dn

12D 5D

L up L dn
20D 5D

L up L dn
20D 5D

L up L dn

30D 5D

Examples of optimum locations.

Principles to selection of an optimum location
(1) Install the transducers on a longer length of the straight pipe. The
longer the better, and make sure that the pipe is completely full of
liquid.
(2) Make sure that the temperature on the location does not exceed the
range for the transducers. Generally speaking, the closer to the room
temperature, the better.
(3) Take the pipe fouling into consideration. Select a straight length of a
relatively newer pipe. If the condition is not satisfying, consider the
fouling thickness as part of the liner for a better result.
(4) Some pipes have a kind of plastic liner, and between the outer pipe and
the liner there may be a certain thickness difference that will prevent the
ultrasonic waves from direct traveling. Such conditions will make the
measurement very difficult. Whenever possible, try to avoid this kind of
pipes. If impossible, try our plug-in transducers that are installed
permanently on the pipe by drilling holes on the pipe while liquid is
running inside.

§2.7 Transducers Installation

The transducers used by the HUF-2000 series ultrasonic flow meter are
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 made of piezoelectric crystals ceramic plate; both for transmitting and
receiving ultrasonic signals through the wall of liquid piping system. The
measurement is realized by measuring the traveling time difference of the
ultrasonic signals. Since the difference is very small, the spacing and the
alignment of the transducers are critical factors to the accuracy of the
measurement and the performance of the system. Meticulous care should
be taken for the installation of the transducers.
Steps to the installation of the transducers
(1) Locate an optimum position where the straight pipe length is sufficient,
and where pipes are in a favorable condition, e.g., newer pipes with no
rust and ease of operation.
(2) Clean any dust and rust. For a better result, polishing the pipe with a
sander is strongly recommended.
(3) Apply adequate coupler to the spot where the transducers are to be
installed and leave no gap between the pipe surface and the
transducers.
Extra care should be taken to avoid any sand or dust particles left between
the pipe outer surface and the transducers.
To avoid gas bubbles inside the upper part of the pipe, the transducers
should be installed horizontally by the side of the pipe.

§2.7.1 Transducers Spacing

The spacing value shown on menu window M25 refers to the distance of
inner spacing between the two transducers. The actual transducers spacing
should be as close as possible to the spacing value.

§2.7.2 V-method Installation

V-method installation is the most widely mode for daily measurement with
pipe inner diameters ranging from 15 mm to 400 mm. It is also called
reflective mode.

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§2.7.3 Z-method Installation
Z-method is commonly used when the pipe diameter is above 200mm.

§2.7.4 W-method Installation

W-method is usually used on plastic pipes with a diameter from 15mm to

50mm.

§2.7.5 N-method Installation

Rarely used method.

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§2.8 Installation Checkup

Through the checkup of the installation, one can: check the receiving signal
strength, the signal quality Q value, the traveling time difference of the
signals, the estimated liquid speed, the measured traveling time of the
signals and the calculated traveling time ratio. Therefore, optimum
measurement result and longer running time of the instrument can be
achieved.

§2.8.1 Signal Strength

Signal strength indicates the amplitude of receiving ultrasonic signals by a

3-digit number. [000] means there is no signal detected and [999] refers to
the maximum signal strength that can be received.
Although the instrument works well if the signal strength ranges from 500 to
999, stronger signal strength should be pursued, because a stronger signal
means a better result. The following methods are recommended to obtain
stronger signals:
(1) Relocate a more favorable location, if the current location is not good
enough for a stable and reliable flow reading, or if the signal strength is
lower than 700.
(2) Try to polish the outer surface of the pipe, and apply more coupler to
increase the signal strength.
(3) Adjust the transducers both vertically and horizontally while checking the
varying signal strength, stop at the highest position, and then check the
transducers spacing to make sure the transducers spacing is the same
as what the M25 shows.

§2.8.2 Signal Quality

Signal quality is indicated as the Q value in the instrument. A higher Q value

would mean a higher Signal and Noise Ratio (short for SNR), and
accordingly a higher degree of accuracy would be achieved. Under normal
pipe condition, the Q value is in the range 600-900, the higher the better.
Causes for a lower Q value could be:
(1) Interference of other instruments and devices such as a powerful
transverter working nearby. Try to relocate the flow meter to a new
place where the interference can be reduced.
(2) Bad sonic coupling for the transducers with the pipe. Try to apply more
coupler or clean the surface, etc.
(3) Pipes are difficult to be measured. Relocation is recommended.

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§2.8.3 Total Transit Time and Delta Time

The numbers displayed on menu window M93 are called total transit time
and delta time respectively. They are the primitive data for the instrument to
calculate the flow rate inside the pipe. So the flow rate indication will vary
accordingly with the total time and delta time.
The total transit time should remain stable or vary little.
If the delta time fluctuates higher than 20%, it means there are certain kinds
of problems with the transducer installation.

§2.8.4 Time Ratio between the Measured Total Transit Time and the
Calculated Time
This ratio would be used to check the transducer installation. If the pipe
parameters are entered correctly and the transducers are installed properly,
the value for this ratio should be in the range of 100±3. If this range is
exceeded, the user should check:
(1) If the pipe parameters are correctly entered.
(2) If the actual spacing of the transducers is right and the same as what
the window M25 shows.
(3) If the transducers are installed properly in the right directions.
(4) If the mounting location is good and if the pipe has changed shape or if
there is too much fouling inside the pipes
(5) Other poor conditions.

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3. Menu Window Details
§3.1 Menu Windows Arrangement

M00~M09 windows for the display of the flow rate, velocity, date time,
totalizers, battery voltage and estimated working hours for the
battery.
M10~M29 windows for entering the pipe parameter.
M30~M38 windows for flow rate unit selections and totalizer unit selections.
M40~M49 windows for response time, zeroing, calibration and modification
password setup.
M50~M53 windows for the built-in logger
M60-M78 windows for time-keeper initialization, version and ESN
information viewing and alarms.
M82 window for viewing date totalizer.
M90~M94 are diagnostic windows for a more accurate measurement.
M97~M99 are not windows but commands for the outputting of display
copying and pipe parameter setups.
M+0~M+8 are windows for some additional functions, including a scientific
calculator, viewer on records such as total working hours,
turn-on and turn-off times, dates and times when the flow meter
has been turned on or turned off.
Other menu windows such as M88 have no functions, or functions were
canceled because they are not applied to this version of the software.
The major reason why the menu windows are arranged in this way is that
the software programmer hopes that the menu window arrangement for this
version can be compatibility with the previous versions of the flow meter
software. This will make it easier for the former version users with this flow
meter series.

§3.2 Menu Window Details

Menu
window Function
No.
Display three positive negative net totalizers, signal
M00
strength, signal quality and working status

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 Display POS totalizer, flow rate, velocity, signal strength,
M01
signal quality and working status
Display NEG totalizer, flow rate, velocity, signal strength,
M02
signal quality and working status
Display NET totalizer, flow rate, velocity, signal strength,
M03
signal quality and working status
Display date and time, flow rate, signal strength, signal
M04
quality and working status
Display date and time, velocity, signal strength, signal
M05
quality and working status
M06 Display the wave shape of the receiving signal
Display the battery terminal voltage and its estimated
M07
lasting time
Display the all the detailed working status, signal
M08
strength, signal quality
Display today’s total flow, velocity, signal strength, signal
M09
quality and working status
M10 Window for entering the outer perimeter of the pipe
Window for entering the outer diameter of the pipe
M11
0 to 6000mm is the allowed range of the value.
M12 Window for entering pipe wall thickness
M13 Window for entering the inner diameter of the pipe
Window for selecting pipe material
Standard pipe materials (that the user need not know the
speed ) include:
M14 (0) carbon steel (1) stainless steel (2) cast iron
(3) ductile iron (4) copper (5) PVC (6) aluminum
(7) asbestos
(8) fiberglass
Window for entering the pipe material speed only for
M15
non-standard pipe materials
Window for selecting the liner material, select none for
pipes without any liner
Standard liner materials that the user need not know the
M16 speed include:
(1) Tar Epoxy (2) Rubber (3) Mortar (4) Polypropylene
(5) Polystryol (6)Polystyrene (7) Polyester
(8) Polyethylene (9) Ebonite (10) Teflon
Window for entering the liner material speed only for
M17
non-standard liner materials
M18 Window for entering the liner thickness, if there is a liner

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 Window for entering the ABS thickness of the inside wall
M19
of the pipe
Window for selecting fluid type
For standard liquids that the user need not know the
liquid speed include:
(0) Water (1) Sea Water (2) Kerosene (3) Gasoline
M20
(4) Fuel oil (5) Crude Oil (6) Propane at -45C
(7) Butane at 0C (8)Other liquids (9) Diesel Oil
(10)Caster Oil (11)Peanut Oil (12) #90 Gasoline
(13) #93 Gasoline (14) Alcohol (15) Hot water at 125C
Window for entering the fluid sonic velocity only for
M21
non-standard liquids
Window for entering the viscosity of the non-standard
M22
liquids
Window for selecting the proper transducers
There are 14 different types of transducers for selection.
If the user-type-transducers are used, 4 user type wedge
M23 parameters, which will be prompted by the software,
should be entered following.
If the π type transducers are used, 3π type transducers
and pipe parameters should be entered following.
Window for selecting the transducer mounting methods
M24 Four methods can be selected:
(0) V-method (1) Z-method (2) N-method (3) W-method
M25 Display the transducer mounting spacing
Entry to store the parameter configuration into the
M26
internal NVRAM
M27 Entry to load one set of saved parameters
Select YES or NO for the instrument to determine whether
M28 or not to hold (or to keep) the last correct value when poor
signal condition occurs. YES is the default setup
Enter a value ranging from 000 to 999. 0 is the default
M29
value

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 Window for selecting unit system. Default value is
M30 ‘Metric’. The change from English to Metric or vice versa
will not affect the unit for totalizers.
Window for selecting flow rate that will be used by the
instrument afterward.
Flow rate can be in
0. Cubic meter short for (m3)
1. Liter (l)
2. USA gallon (gal)
3. Imperial Gallon (igl)
M31 4. Million USA gallon (mgl)
5. Cubic feet (cf)
6. USA liquid barrel (bal)
7. Imperial liquid barrel (ib)
8. Oil barrel (ob)
The flow unit in terms of time can be per day, per hour, per
minute or per second. So there are 36 different flow rate
units in total for selection.
M32 Window for selecting the totaliziers’ working unit
Select totalizer multiplier
M33
The multiplier ranges from 0.001 to 10000
M34 Turn on or turn off the NET totalizer
M35 Turn on or turn off the POS totalizer
M36 Turn on or turn off the NEG totalizer
(1) Totalizer reset
(2) Restore the instrument to the default parameters as
M37 the manufacturer did by pressing the dot key followed by
the backspace key. Take care or make note on the
parameters before doing the restoration
Press-a-key-to-run or to stop totalizer for easier
M38
calibration
Operational interface language selection in Chinese and
M39 English. This selection makes it possible that more than 2
billions of people on the world can read the menu.
Flow rate damper for a stable value. The input range is 0
M40 to 999 seconds. 0 means there is no damping. Default
value is 10 seconds
M41 Lower flow rate cut-off to avoid invalid accumulation.
Zero point setup under the condition when there is no
M42
liquid running inside the pipe.

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 Clear the zero point set by the user, and restore the zero
M43
point set by the factory
M44 Set up a manual flow bias. Generally this value is 0.
Scale factor for the instrument. The default value is ‘1’.
M45 Keep this value as ‘1’, when no user calibration has been
made.
Network environment Identification Number. Any integer
can be entered except 13(0DH, carriage return), 10 (0AH,
line feeding), 42 (2AH), 38, 65535.
M46
Every set of the instrument in a network environment
should have a unique IDN. Please refer to the chapter for
communication.
M47 System locker to avoid modification of the parameters
M48 Not used
M49 Communication tester
“Option” selection for the built-in logger. It also functions
M50
as the switch of logger
M51 Time setup for the data logger
(1) Data logging direction control. If ‘To RS-232’ is
selected, all the data produced by the data logger will
be transmitted out through the RS-232 interface
M52
(2) If ‘To buffer ‘ is selected, the data will be stored into
the built-in logger memory
(3) Buffer transferring and buffer clearing
Logger buffer viewer. It functions as a file editor. Use Dot,
backspace UP and DN keys to browse the buffer.
M53
If the logger is ON, the viewer will automatically refresh
once new data are stored
M54 Not used
M55 Nod used
M56 Not used
M57 Not used
M58 Not used
M59 Not used
99-year calendar. Press ENT for modification. Use the dot
M60
key to skip the digits that need no adjusting.
Display Version information and Electronic Serial Number
(ESN) that are unique for each HUF-2000 series flow
M61 meter.
The users can employ the ESN for instrumentation
management
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M62 RS-232 setup. Baud rate can be 75 to 115200 bps
M63 Not used
M64 Not used
M65 Not used
M66 Not used
Input the frequency range for the frequency output. The
M67
biggest range is 0Hz-9999Hz. Default value is 1-1001 Hz
Enter a flow rate value that corresponds to lower
M68
frequency
Enter a flow Rate value that corresponds to higher
M69
frequency
LCD display backlight control. The entered value
M70 indicates how many seconds the backlight will be on with
every key pressing.
LCD contrast control. The LCD will become darker when a
M71
small value is entered.
Working timer. It can be cleared by pressing ENT key, and
M72
then select YES.
Enter Lower Flow Rate value that will trigger the #1 Alarm.
There are two virtual alarms in the system. By “virtual” we
M73
mean that the user must redirect the output of the alarms
by setuping the output hardware in M78 and M77
Enter the higher flow rate value that will trigger the #1
M74
Alarm.
Enter the lower flow rate value that will trigger the #2
M75
Alarm.
Enter the higher flow rate value that will trigger the #2
M76
Alarm.
Buzzer setup.
M77 If a proper input source is selected, the buzzer will beep
when the trigger event occurs
OCT (Open Collect Transistor Output) setup
M78 By selecting a proper input source, the OCT hardware will
close when the trigger event occurs
M79 Not used
Work as a keypad and display for another handheld set by
M80
RS-232 connected with the handset
M81 Not used
M82 Date totalizer
M83 Not used

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M84 Not used
M85 Not used
M86 Not used
M87 Not used
M88 Not used
M89 Not used
Display signal strength, signal quality, time ratio on the
M90
upper right corner.
Displays the Time Ratio between the Measured Total
Transit Time and the Calculated time. If the pipe
parameters are entered correctly and the transducers are
M91
properly installed, the ratio value should be in the range
of 100±3%. Otherwise the entered parameters and the
transducer installation should be checked.
Displays the estimated fluid sound velocity. If this value
has an obvious difference with the actual fluid sound
M92
speed, pipe parameters entered and the transducer
installation should be checked again.
Displays total transit time and delta time(transit time
M93
difference)
Displays the Reynolds number and the pipe factor used
M94
by the flow rate program.
M95 Not used
M96 Not used

Command to record the pipe parameters entered by the

M97 user either to the built-in data logger or to RS-232C serial
interface
Command to record the diagnostic information either to
M98
the built-in data logger or to RS-232C serial interface
Command to copy the current display either to the built-in
M99
data logger or to RS-232C serial interface
Browse the 64 recorded instrument power-on and
M+0 power-off date and time with the flow rate at the time of
power on and off
M+1 Displays the total working time of the instrument
M+2 Displays the last power-off date and time
M+3 Displays the last power-off flow rate

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 Displays the times of instrument powered on(the
M+4
instrument has been powered on)
A scientific calculator for the convenience of field
working.
M+5 All the values are in single accuracy.
The drawback is that the user can’t operate it by direct
key-pressing
M+6 Not used
M+7 Not used
M+8 Not used
M+9 Not used
Entry to hardware adjusting windows only for the
M-0
manufacturer

4. How To
4.1 How to judge if the instrument works properly
Enter into M08, if ‘R’ is displayed on the screen, the instrument is working
properly,

If 'E' is displayed, the current loop output is over-ranged. Increasing the

range setting in M57 will make the 'E' letter disappear. If you do not use
current loop output, you may ignore this error.

If 'Q' is displayed, the frequency output is over-ranged. Increasing the range

setting in M69 will make the 'Q' letter disappear. If you do not use frequency
output, you may ignore this error.

If an ‘H’ flashes on that place, there could be poor signal received. Please
refer to the chapters on diagnosis.

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If 'G' is displayed, the flow meter is adjusting system gain. This is normal as
far as it does not last long time.

If an ‘I’ is displayed, it means that there is no signal detected.

If 'J' is displayed, there is hardware problem. Turn off the

power, then, turn on the power again. If the problem remains, refer
to Chapter 5 for diagnosis details.

4.2 How to judge the liquid flowing direction

Make sure that the instrument works properly

Check the flow rate for the indication. If the displayed value is POSITIVE,
the direction of the flow will be from the A transducers to the B transducers;
if the displayed value is NEGATIVE, the direction will be from the B
transducers to the A transducers;

4.3 How to change between units systems

Use menu window M30 for the selection of unit system in English or Metric
system.

4.4 How to select a required flow rate unit

Use menu window M31 to select the flow unit first and then the timing unit.

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 4.5 How to use the totalizer multiplier

Use window M33 to select a proper totalizer. Make sure that the totalizer
pulse is appropriately speeded. It should not be too fast and neither too slow.
A speed of producing a pulse in several seconds or minutes is preferable.

If the totalizer multiplier is too small, there can be a loss of accumulation

pulse because the output device can output only one pulse in a
measurement period (500milliseconds)

If the totalizer multiplier is too large, the output pulse will be too fewer for the
devices that are connected with the instrument for a quicker response.

4.6 How to open or shut the totalizers

Use M34, M35 and M36 to turn on or turn off the POS, NEG, or NET
totalizer respectively.

4.7 How to reset the totalizers

Use M37 to reset the proper totalizer.

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 4.8 How to restore the flow meter with default setups

Use M37, when the ‘selection’ message is displayed. Press the dot key first
and the message ‘Master Erase’ will display, then press the backspace key
◄

The master erase step will erase all the parameters entered by the user and
setup the instrument with default values except “instrument factor” and
“network identification number” parameter

4.9 How to use the damper

The damper acts as a filter for a stable reading. If ‘0’ is entered in window
M40, that means there is no damping. A bigger number brings a more stable
effect. But bigger damper numbers will prevent the instrument from acting
quickly.

Numbers 0 to 30 are commonly used for the damper value. Default value is
10 seconds.

4.10 How to use the zero-cutoff function

The number displayed in window M41 is called the lower flow rate cut-off
value. The flow meter will replace these flow rate values that are absolutely
less than the low-cutoff value with ‘0’. This means the flow meter will avoid
any invalid accumulation when the actual flow is below the zero-cutoff value.
Generally the default value is 0.03m/s

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The low-cutoff value does not affect the flow measurement when the actual
flow is absolutely greater than the low-cutoff value.

4.11 How to setup a zero point

There exists a ‘Zero Point’ with certain installation which means the flow
meter will display a non-zero value when the flow is absolutely stopped. In
this case, setting a zero point with the function in window M42 will bring a
more accurate measurement result.

Make sure that there is no liquid running inside the pipe, and then run the
function in window M42 by pressing the ENT key.

4.12 How to get a scale factor for calibration

A scale factor is the ratio between the ‘actual flow rate’ and the indicated
value by the flow meter.
It can be determined by calibration with standard flow calibration equipment.
You may change the scale factor in menu window M45.
The scale factor can be determined by calibration with flow calibration
equipment.

4.13 How to use the system locker

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The system locker provides a means of preventing inadvertent configuration
changes or totalizer resets.

When the system is locked, menu window browsing can be done without
affecting any change, but any modifications are prohibited.

The system can be locked without a password or with a 1 to 4 digit

password. With a no-password locking, directly press the ENT key in M47

If the password is forgotten, please contact the factory.

4.14 How to use 4-20mA current loop output

The accuracy of the current loop output is better than 0.1%. It can be
configured to different mode, such as 4-20mA mode, 0-20mA etc. Mode
selection can be made in menu M55. Refer to the next chapter for details on
M55.

In order to use the 4-20mA output function, you need not only select the
mode to be 4-20mA in
M55, but also set the flow rate values which correspond to the minimum
current (4mA) and the
maximum current (20mA). Enter the two values in M56 and M57.

Example A: flow rate range is 0-500m3/h. Just enter 0 in M56 and 500 in
M57.

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Example B: flow rate range is -500-0-1000m3/h. If flow direction is not an
issue for you, you may select 20-4-20mA mode in M55. Then, enter 500 in
M56 and 1000 in M57. If flow direction is an issue, you may select
0-4-20mA mode in M55. This means that the current loop will output 0-4mA
when flow rate is negative and 4-20mA when flow rate is positive. Enter
-500 in M56 and 1000 in M57.

You may need to calibrate and test the current loop output before using it.
Just go to menu M58 and do the following:

First, connect an ammeter to the current loop output.

Press MENU 5 8 , then ENT to enter into menu M58.

Use ▲/+ and ▼/- to display "0mA", "4mA", "8mA", "16mA",

"20mA" orderly, record the corresponding reading on the ammeter.
Calculate the differences between the readings and the selected ones. For
instance, when 4mA is selected, the actual output current shown on the
ammeter is 4.01mA. Then, the difference is 0.01mA.

If the differences are not within tolerance, calibrate the current loop

The present current loop output is displayed in Window M59. It changes

along with flow rate change.

4.15 How to use the Frequency Output

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There is a Frequency Output in all HUF-2000 series flow meters. This
frequency output signal, which represents the flow rate, is intended to
connect with other instruments.

The Frequency Output is totally user-configurable. Generally, four

parameters should be configured for the setups.

Enter the lower flow rate value in window M68 and the higher flow rate
value in window M69.

Enter the frequency range in window M67.

For example, assume that the flow rate varies in a range 0m3/h to 3000m3/h,
and an output signal is at a maximum frequency of 1000Hz, the minimum of
200Hz is going to be required for other instrumentation. The user should
enter 0 in M68 and 3000 in M69, and enter 200 and 1000 in window M67.

Please note that the user has to make the selection with OCT setups in
window M78.

4.16 How to use the Totalizer Pulse Output

The totalizer output will produce a pulse output with every unit flow of the
totalizer.

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The totalizer pulse output can only be realized by mapping the pulse output
to the OCT or BUZZER hardware devices.

For example, assume that the POS totalizer pulse output is needed, and
every pulse should represent 0.1cubic meter of liquid flow; the pulse output
will be mapped to the internal Buzzer, so that with every 0.1 cubic meter of
flow the BUZZER will beep for a while.

The following setups should be taken / performed:

Select the unit Cubic Meter under window M32.
Select the Multiplier as ‘2. X0.1’ under window M33.
Select the output option ‘9. POS INT Pulse’ under window M77. (INT stands
for totalized )

4.17 How to produce an alarm signal

There are 2 types of hardware alarm signals that are available with this
instrument. One is the Buzzer, and the other is the OCT output.

Both for the Buzzer and OCT output the triggering sources of the event
include the following:
There is no receiving signal
There is poor signal received.
The flow meter is not in normal measurement modes.
Reverse flow.
Overflow occurs at the analogue output by 100% or more
Overflow occurs at the frequency output by 120% or more.

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(7) The flow rate is out of the specified range which is configured in
windows M73 and M74 for Alarm #1, and in windows M75 and M76 for
Alarm #2.

Example A: assume we need the Buzzer to start beeping when the flow
meter is not ready in normal measurement. Switch to M77, select item "2.
Abnormal Measurement State"

Example B: assume we need the Buzzer to start beeping when the flow rate
is less than 300 m3/h and greater than 1000m3/h. The following setup steps
would be recommended:

(1) Enter flow rate lower limit 300 in M73 for #1 alarm,
(2) Enter flow rate upper limit 1000 in M74 for #1 alarm,
(3) Select item '6. Alarm #1' in M77.

Example C: assume we need the OCT output to activate when flow rate
exceeds 100~500m3/h and the relay output to activate when flow rate
exceeds 600~1000m3/h. The following setup steps would be
recommended:

(1) Enter flow rate lower limit 100 in M73

(2) Enter flow rate upper limit 500 in M74
(3) Enter flow rate lower limit 600 in M75
(4) Enter flow rate lower limit 1000 in M76
(5) Select item '6. Alarm #1' in M78
(6) Select item '6. Alarm #1' in M79.

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 4.18 How to use the built-in Buzzer

The built-in buzzer is user-configurable. It can be used as an alarm. Use

M77 for setups.

4.19 How to use the OCT output

The OCT output is user-configurable, which can be performed by selecting

the proper input source such as pulse output. Use M78 for the setups.
Please make sure that the Frequency Output shares the OCT.

The OCT output shares pins with the RS-232C interface, and the terminal is
at Pin 1 and 8

4.20 How to modify the built-in calendar

No modification on the built-in calendar will be needed in most cases. The

calendar runs on insignificant amount of power supply. Modification will be
required only in such cases as when the battery is totally consumed, or
when the changing of the battery takes a long time.

Press the ENT key under M60 for Modification. Use the dot key to skip over
these digits that need no modification.

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 4.21 How to view the Date Totalizers

Use M82 to view the date totalizers that are comprised of a daily totalizer, a
monthly totalizer and a yearly totalizer.

4.22 How to use the Working Timer

Use the working timer to check the time that has passed with a certain kind
of operation. For example, use it as a timer to show how long a
fully-charged battery will last.

Under M72, press ENT key and then select YES to reset the timer.

4.23 How to use the manual totalizer

Use M38 for the manual totalizer. Press ENT key to start and stop the
totalizer.

4.24 How to know how long the battery will last

Use M07 to check how long the battery will last. Also please refer to §.2.1

4.25 How to check the ESN and other minor details

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Every set of the HUF-2000S flow meter utilizes a unique ESN to identify the
meter. The ESN is an 8-digit number that provides the information of version
and manufacturing date.

The user can also employ the ESN for instrumentation management.

The ESN is displayed in window M61.

Other details about the instrument are the total working hours displayed in
window M+1, and the total power-on times displayed in window M+4.

4.26 How to use the data logger for scheduled output

Use menu window 51 to setup the time of scheduled output, including start
time, time interval and how many times of output. Then use menu window
50 to turn on data logger and select the items you want to output.

4.27 How to output analogue voltage signal

Parallel a 250 resistance to the terminal of the Current loop output (No.21,
22), then you can change the 4-20mA output to analogue voltage output.

4.28 How to adjust the LCD display

You may use menu window 70 to setup the LCD display backlight and menu
window 71to adjust contrast it.

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 4.29 How to use RS232/RS485?
Use menu window 62 to set up RS232/RS485. All the devices connected
with flow meter should have matched serial configuration.
The following parameters can be configured: Baud rate (300 to 19200 bps),
parity, data bits (always is 8), stop bits (1).

4.30 How to use automatic amending function for

offline compensation
Use menu window 83 turn on or turn off this function. When the function is
enabled, the flow meter will estimate the average flow uncounted (or ‘lost’)
during the offline session and add the result to the totalizer.
This function is not recommended. The user should manage to avoid the
offline time to keep precision of the measurement result.

4.31 How to use batch controller

Please do the following to use the batch controller:

1) Go to menu window 80 to select the trig signal.
2) Go to menu window 78 (OCT output) or 79 (relay output), select “8 Batch
Control”.
3) Use menu window 81 to set the flow batch value (dose).

4.32 How to adjust the analogue output

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We have adjusted every set of meter before delivery. Unless you find the
current indicated in menu 58 is different with the actual current output,
please do not do this operation.
Press keys MENU ▼/- 0 , use the password ”4213068” to enter the
window. Notice: the window will close after power off and the password will
become invalid then.
Press keys MENU ▼/- 1 , to adjust the 4mA current output: use
precision ammeter to measure the output current, at the same time, use
▲/+ ▼/- to adjust the digital on the flow meter until the ammeter indicate
4.00. Then press ENT to enter the window of adjusting the 20mA output.
When finished adjusting, you have to use menu window 26 to store the
result into the flash memory, so that it will be solidified and will not be lost
even the reserve battery removed.

4.33 How to solidify the parameters

There are three kinds of parameters for the new generation

HUF/HUC-2000:
1) Current parameters, the parameters are stored in the RAM. They will be
lost when one cut the power or remove the reserve battery.
2) Solidified parameters, you may use menu window 26 to store the
parameters in the Flash memory and they will not be lost even power off.
This menu window is also a switch for the parameters in flash memory to be
loaded when power is turned on. The default option is that the parameters
will be loaded. So if the parameters are very stable, you may need this
option.
3) User frequently-used parameters, you can use menu window 27 to store
or restore from the internal Flash memory, as many as 9 different pipe
parameter configurations.

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 4.34 How to enter the parameters of

user-type-transducer
If a user-type-transducer is selected in menu window 23, you need proceed
to enter additional 4 user-type-wedge parameters that describe the user
transducers.
If the PI-type transducer is selected, you need enter additional 4 PI-type
transducer parameters that describe the PI-type transducers.

4.35 How to use the circular display function

When entering menu window 95, the circular display function will be started
automatically. The following windows will be displayed one by one, each
window will stay for 8 seconds: M95>>M00>>M01>>M02>>M02>>
M03>>M04>>M05>>M06>>M07>>M08>>M90>>M91>>M92>> M93>>
M94>>M95. This function allows the user to visit all the important
information without any manual action.
To stop this function, simply press a key. Or switch to a window other than
M95.

4.36 How to enter into the linearity correcting? How to

enter into the data?

When the product leaved the factory, the function is closed.

The menu can realize almost 12 parts linearity correcting. The user can
choose from two points to twelve points to execute the linearity correcting
according to user actual condition.

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In order to explain the usage method of the menu, we suppose that we get
the following table data through calibration the meter.

Reference standard Instrumented show Correction coefficient

equipment flow (m3/h) flow (m3/h) (standard / show value)
1.02 0.0998 1.02
5.11 5.505 0.93
10.34 10.85 0.95
20.45 19.78 1.03
50.56 51.23 0.99

In order to revised the flow exceed the scope of the above table, without
mutations of correction factor, we add two points on the basis of the above
five points, (0 m3/h, 1.0) and (100000 m3/h, 1.0). (0 m3/h, 1.0) is called the
minimum flow of the amendment point, this set of data is used to facilitate to
generated a appropriate correction factor when Instrumented show flow
under 1.02 m3/h. (100000 m3/h, 1.0) is called the maximum flow of the
amendment point, this set of data is used to facilitate to generated a
appropriate correction factor when Instrumented show flow above 50.56
m3/h. So that we get the following data sets from small to large.

( 0 , 1 )
( 0.0998 , 1.02 )
( 5.505 , 0.93 )
( 10.85 , 0.95 )
( 19.78 , 1.03 )
( 51.23 , 0.99 )
( 100000 , 1. )

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The total is seven sets of data. The next step is to put seven sets of data
entered into the Instrument. Pay attention to the input order in accordance
with from small to large.

To enter the menu M48, then input the data set number “7”, to be followed in
the above seven sets of data, we revised the setup of a multi-segment
linearity correcting.

If you need to cancel linearity correcting, simply enter “0” in the menu M48.

Decommissioned linearity correcting, you just need to enter in the menu

M48 data points (in this case, is “7”).

Noted: before the calibration of the instrument, you must first close the
linearity correcting function. If under the condition that the linearity
correcting function has not closed, the calibration data sets arising from the
amendment must be dealing with the reverse curve of the data following the
original amendment, then input to the Instrument. Reverse amendment is
very complicated, and should be avoided.

4.37 How to save / restore frequently-used pipe

parameters
You can use menu window 27 to store or restore from the internal Flash
memory, as many as 9 different pipe parameter configurations.

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5.Troubleshooting
§5.1 Power-on Error Displays and Counter-Measures

The HUF2000-H ultrasonic flow meter provides an automatic power-on

diagnosis for the hardware problems. When any message (with the power
on) in the following table displays, counter-measures should be taken.
Error message Causes Counter-measures
ROM Testing
Error Problem with the (1)Power on again
Segment Test software (2)Contact with factory
Error
When this message
displays, the user should
The parameters entered
Stored Data press ENT key, and all the
by the user lose
Error configuration will be
integration.
restored to the default
state.
Timer Slow
Problem with the
Error (1)Power on again
timer-keeper or the
Timer Fast (2)Contact with factory
crystal oscillator.
Error
Date Time Number errors with the Initialize the calendar by
Error calendar menu window M61
Reboot
Hardware problems Contact the factory
repetitively

§5.2 Error Code and Counter-Measures

The HUF2000-H ultrasonic flow meter will show Error Code in the lower
right corner with a single letter like I, R etc. on menu windows M00, M01,
M02, M03, M90 and M08. When any abnormal Error Code shows,
counter-measures should be taken.

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 Corresponde
Error nt Message
Causes Counter-measures
code displayed on
M08
System
R No error
Normal
(1)No Signals detected
(2)Transducers installed
(1)Relocate
improperly
measuring
Detect No (3)Too much fouling
I location
Signal (4)Pipe liners are too
(2)Clean the spot
thick.
(3)Check the cords
(5)Transducer cords are
not properly connected
Hardware Contact the
J Hardware problem
Error factory
(1)Poor signal detected
(2)Transducers installed (1)Relocate
improperly measuring place
PoorSig (3)Too much fouling (2)Clean the spot
H
Detected (4)The pipe liners are too (3)Check the cords
thick. (4)Check the
(5)Problem with coupler
transducers cords
Check the value
The actual frequency for entered at
Frequ the Frequency Output is M66,M67,M68 and
Q
OutputOver out of the range set by M69, and try to
the user enter a larger
value on M69

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 System RAM
Error
(1)Temporary problems
Date Time (1) power on again
with RAM, RTC
Error
F
CPU or IRQ
(2) Permanent problems
Error (2) contact factory
with hardware
ROM Parity
Error
Instrument is in the
1 progress of adjusting the
2 Adjusting Gain gain for the signal, and the
3 number indicates the
progressive steps
(1) Relocate
(1) No liquid inside pipe where the pipe
K Empty pipe
(2) Setup error on M29 is full of liquid
(2) Enter 0 on M29

§5.3 Other Problems and Solutions

(1) When the actual flow inside the pipe is not standstill, but the instrument
displays 0.0000 for the flow rate, and ‘R’ displaying signal strength and
the signal quality Q (value) has a satisfactory value?
The problems are likely caused by the user who has used the ‘Set
Zero’ function on this non-standstill flowing pipe. To solve this problem,
use the ‘Reset Zero’ function on menu window M43.

(2) The displayed flow rate is much lower or much higher than the actual
flow rate in the pipe under normal working conditions.
(a) There is probably an offset value wrongly entered by the user in
M44. Enter ‘0’ in M44.
(b) Problem with transducer installation.
(c) There is a ‘Zero Point’. Try to ‘zero’ the instrument by using M42
and make sure that the flow inside the pipe should be standstill.

(3) The battery can not work as long as the time period as indicated by
M07
(a) Battery should be replaced due to the end of the service life.
(b) Newly changed battery does not fit the battery estimating software.
Customizing the battery with the software should be taken. Please
contact the factory.
(c) The battery has not been fully recharged or the recharge has
been stopped too many times halfway.
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(d) There is indeed a time difference between the actual working time
and the estimated one, especially when the terminal voltage is in
the range 3.70 and 3.90 volt. Please refer to battery voltage for a
closer estimated working time.

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6. Communication Protocol
§6. 1 General

The HUF2000-H ultrasonic flow meter integrates a standard RS-232

communication interface and a complete set of communication protocols
that are compatible with that of the Fuji’s ultrasonic flow meter.

§6.2 Interface Pin-out Definition

Pin 1 for battery recharge, positive input

2 RXD
3 TXD
4 not used
5 GND
6 OCT output
7 not used
8 for battery recharge, negative input
9 RING input for connecting a MODEM

§6.3 the Protocol

The protocol is comprised of a set of basic commands that is a string in

ASCII format, ending with a carriage (CR) and line feed (LF). Commonly
used commands are listed in the following table.
Command Function Data Format
DQD(CR) Return flow rate per day ±d.ddddddE±dd(CR)
（LF）*
DQH(CR) Return flow rate per hour ±d.ddddddE±dd(CR)
（LF）
DQM(CR) Return flow rate per minute ±d.ddddddE±dd(CR)
（LF）
DQS(CR) Return flow rate per second ±d.ddddddE±dd(CR)
（LF）
DV(CR) Return flow velocity ±d.ddddddE±dd(CR)
（LF）

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DI+(CR) Return POS totalizer ±dddddddE±d(CR)
（LF）**
DI-(CR) Return NEG totalizer ±dddddddE±d(CR)
（LF）
DIN(CR) Return NET totalizer ±dddddddE±d(CR)
（LF）
DID(CR) Return Identification Number ddddd(CR)（LF）
DL(CR) Return signal strength and quality S=ddd,ddd Q=dd
(CR)(LF)
DT(CR) Return date and time yy-mm-dd
hh:mm:ss(CR)(LF)
M@(CR)*** Send a key value as if a key is
pressed
LCD(CR) Return the current window display
FOdddd(CR) Force the FO output with a
frequency in dddd Hz
ESN(CR) Return the ESN for the instrument Dddddddd(CR)(LF)
RING(CR) Handshaking Request by a
MODEM
OK(CR) Response from a MODEM No action
GA Command for GSM messaging Please contact factory
for detail
GB Command for GSM messaging
GC Command for GSM messaging
DUMP(CR) Return the buffer content In ASCII string format
DUMP0(CR) Clear the whole buffer In ASCII string format
DUMP1(CR) Return the whole buffer content In ASCII string Format,
24KB in length
Prefix before an Identification
Number in a network
Ｗ
environment. The IDN is a word,
ranging 0-65534.
Prefix before an Identification
Number in a network
N
environment. The IDN is a single
byte value, ranging 00-255.
P Prefix before any command
Command connector to make a
& longer command by combining up
to 6 commands

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Notes * CR stands for Carriage Return and LF for Line Feed.
** ‘d’ stands for the 0~9 digit numbers.
*** @ stands for the key value, e.g., 30H for the ‘0’ key.

§6.4 Protocol Prefix Usage

(1) Prefix P
The prefix P can be added before any command in the above table to have
the returning data followed with two bytes of CRC check sum, which is the
adding sum of the original character string.

Take the DI+(CR) command as an example. Assume that DI+(CR) would

return +1234567E+0m3(CR)(LF)( the string in hexadecimal is 2BH, 31H,
32H, 33H, 34H, 35H, 36H, 37H, 45H, 2BH, 30H, 6DH, 33H, 20H, 0DH,
0AH) , then PDI(CR) would return +1234567E+0m3!F7(CR)(LF). ‘!’ acts as
the starter of check sum which is yielded by adding up the string 2BH, 31H,
32H, 33H, 34H, 35H, 36H, 37H, 45H, 2BH, 30H, 6DH, 33H, 20H.

Please note that there will be SPACES (20H) before ‘!’.

(2) Prefix W
The prefix W should be used in the network environment. The usage format
is W + digit string which stands for the IDN + basic command.
The digit string should have a value between 0 and 65534 except 13(0DH),
10 (0AH), 42(2AH,*), 38(26H, &).
For example, if the IDN=12345 instrument is addressed and returning the
velocity of that instrument is requested, the command will be
W12345DV(CR).

(3) Prefix N
The prefix N is a single byte IDN network prefix, not recommended in a new
design. It is reserved only for the purpose of the compatibility with the
former versions

(4) Command Connector &

The & command connector can connect up to 6 basic commands to form a
longer command so that it will make the programming much easier.
For example, assume that the measurement of an instrument with
IDN=4321 are going to be returned, and (then) all the following 3 values---
(1) flow rate (2) velocity (3)POS totalizer---will be returned simultaneously.
The combined command would be W4321DQD&DV&DI+(CR), and the
result would be:

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+1.234567E+12m3/d(CR)
+3.1235926E+00m/s(CR)
+1234567E+0m3(CR)

§6.5 Codes for the Keypad

The codes for the keypad should be used when the instrument is connected
with other terminals that operate the instrument by transmitting the ‘M’
command along with the keypad code. By this function, remote operation of
this instrument can be realized, even via the Internet.

Ke Hexadeci Deci ASCII Key Hexadeci Decim ASCI

y mal mal Code mal al Key I
Key code Key Key code code Code
code
0 30H 48 0 8 38H 56 8
1 31H 49 1 9 39H 57 9
2 32H 50 2 . 3AH 58 :
3 33H 51 3 ◄ 3BH,0BH 59 ;
4 34H 52 4 MEN 3CH,0CH 60 <
U
5 35H 53 5 ENT 3DH,0DH 61 =
6 36H 54 6 ▲/+ 3EH 62 >
7 37H 55 7 ▼/- 3FH 63 ?

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7. Service
§7.1 Service

The manufacturer provides instrument installation for our customers, and

the charges will be made according the cost.
(1) For any hardware failure of the instrument, we recommend that our
customers send back the instrument to our factory for service, due to
the fact that the instrument is made of microprocessors and it will be
difficult to perform field maintenance. Before sending back the
instrument, please try to contact the factory first to make sure what the
problem is.
For other operational problems, please contact our service department by
telephone, fax or email and internet. In most cases, the problem could be
solved immediately.

§7.2 Software Upgrade Service

We provide free-of-charge software upgrade services. Please contact the

factory for any lately developed software.

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Appendix
1. Sound speed data of liquid (unit: m/s)

Liquids Sound speed Liquids Sound

Water (20℃) 1482 Glycerin 1923
Water (50℃) 1543 Petrol 1250
Water (75℃) 1554 66# Petrol 1171
Water 1543 80# Petrol 1139
Water 1511 0# Diesel 1385
Water 1466 Phenol 1330
Water 1401 Ethyl 1340
Water 1333 Toluene 1170
Water 1249 Phenixin 938
Water 1156 Coal oil 1420
Aceton 1190 Petroleum 1290
Methanol 1121 Pine oil 1280
Ethanol 1168 Chlorylene 1050
Alcohol 1440 Castor oil 1502
Butanone 1310 Glycol 1620
Acetaldehyde 1180 Peanut oil 1472

2. Sound speed data of solid (unit: m/s)

Material Sound speed Liner Sound

Steel 3206 Teflon 1225
ABS 2286 Ti 3150
Aluminum 3048 Cement 4190
Copper 2270 Asphalt 2540
Cast Iron 2460 Enamel 2540
Bronze 2270 Glass 5970
GRP 3430 Plastic 2280
Glass 3276 Polyethylene 1600
Polyethylene 1950 PTFE 1450
PVC 2540 Rubber 1600

Note: Please contact with the manufacturer for other sound speed data.

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3. Sound speed in water at atmosphere pressure

Unit: t
(Deg C) v (m/s)

t v t v t v t v
0 1402.3 25 1496.6 50 1542.5 75 1555.1
1 1407.3 26 1499.2 51 1543.5 76 1555.0
2 1412.2 27 1501.8 52 1544.6 77 1554.9
3 1416.9 28 1504.3 53 1545.5 78 1554.8
4 1421.6 29 1506.7 54 1546.4 79 1554.6
5 1426.1 30 1509.0 55 1547.3 80 1554.4
6 1430.5 31 1511.3 56 1548.1 81 1554.2
7 1434.8 32 1513.5 57 1548.9 82 1553.9
8 1439.1 33 1515.7 58 1549.6 83 1553.6
9 1443.2 34 1517.7 59 1550.3 84 1553.2
10 1447.2 35 1519.7 60 1550.9 85 1552.8
11 1451.1 36 1521.7 61 1551.5 86 1552.4
12 1454.9 37 1523.5 62 1552.0 87 1552.0
13 1458.7 38 1525.3 63 1552.5 88 1551.5
14 1462.3 39 1527.1 64 1553.0 89 1551.0
15 1465.8 40 1528.8 65 1553.4 90 1550.4
16 1469.3 41 1530.4 66 1553.7 91 1549.8
17 1472.7 42 1532.0 67 1554.0 92 1549.2
18 1476.0 43 1533.5 68 1554.3 93 1548.5
19 1479.1 44 1534.9 69 1554.5 94 1547.5
20 1482.3 45 1536.3 70 1554.7 95 1547.1
21 1485.3 46 1537.7 71 1554.9 96 1546.3
22 1488.2 47 1538.9 72 1555.0 97 1545.6
23 1491.1 48 1540.2 73 1555.0 98 1544.7
24 1493.9 49 1541.3 74 1555.1 99 1543.9

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