UFX USER MANUAL
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1. BA DYN UFX 02 1310 Controls and terminology Page 9 12 5 Changing units of measure Toggle between ft s feet per second and m s meters per second by depressing the FT SEC M SEC key on the keypad 5 8 Conversion from velocity to volume The velocity readings taken from the UFX can be readily converted to volumetric flow rate measurements such as gal min gallons per minute or l m liters per minute Refer to the Liquid velocity to volume conversions chart in chapter 7 for conversions of schedule 40 pipe sizes If the pipe size is not located in this chart use the following equations For conversion to LPM pipe I D in millimeters l m m s x 0 047 x I D For conversion to GPM pipe I D in inches gal min ft s x 2 448 x I D 5 9 Low battery indication When the power supply batteries become drained to a level of 4 volts the LOW BAT icon will illuminate on the right hand side of the display Typical alkaline batteries will provide about 2 hours of operation after the LOW BAT icon turns on The flow meter will no longer operate when battery voltage is less than 3 5 volts At 3 5 volts and lower an Err1 will be displayed and then unit will shut off Replace the batteries by removing the two screws located on the upper portion of the enclosure back Install four fresh AA alkaline batteries following the polarity indicated within the battery compartment and replace the battery cover A fresh set of alkaline bat2. Badger Meter Europa GmbH UFX Handheld ultrasonic flow meter USER MANUAL October 2013 UF DYN UFX BA 02 1310 Content Page Basic safety recommendallons eid dee nuce Ex A Ioue E Don veuchkt Pas iexR Ea ECER ER Re CORR Cin MO nnna 1 Quickstart INSTRUCTIONS osi o ME UE ex ENTENV XR EA SEV PXMERUI x MA EE een REX VA TIS IEEUS n DI VITSE MEVUVE E RUD Dr EUE 2 Introduction and operating theory c leeeiee eese ieeee seen eene enhn nnn nnn nnn nnns 4 iungere 4 Controls and terminologie y dasSevececvs eee u eb aaa 5 5 T Sensor locallOl15z 3 E e bea ruta etate i bise e bc En b n i Eu doit debes 6 5 2 MOolri ng ocatiors on ING DID odeesup e depn ue sitha EPA Lust dena Das md etotut E elvat vut alatus Lu it 7 5 3 Ripe Dre Dalal OM m H 7 54 ConnecHhg ING SernSOF sien scieenci ts iie e inse De vestir co uut ub ee nade 7 TAPPNING Sel OP assmsdedanotuadant udanqtd buds to nude otututu ec o nd pO DU NedeO rod pet cuedeto nd edi oU DaA duel 8 9 5 OHANIN te cllFigio cenae ee smear E PE bac PETI Ea pd meiden 8 5 7 Ghangirig UNIS Of MEASUNE riui ar EUR best E edo besos over oU uates o OON 9 5 8 Conversion from velocity to VOIUME ccccccecccceececeeecceeeeseeeeeceueessaeeeseueeseeeesaueesseeeesaaees 9 9 9 bowbattervIidicatlOPl actisouuebaiedit Ene dent iuc debui des a eo ut un ka indt 9 9109 Blei ag ols UTER RERUM 9 Troubleshooting Guldenas a a aa 10 Liquid velocity to vol
3. 12 8 Return of goods for repair Please copy fill in and sign hereafter harmlessness declaration and enclose it for any return of goods you may send back for repair No repair will be performed prior to receiving the harmlessness declaration duly filled and signed Harmlessness declaration To Attn From Dept Please note that no repair will be performed prior to receiving of this declaration duly signed by you Please send all parts clean from medium and inform us about possible medium wastes remaining in the part For this purpose please use this form A security specification sheet of the medium must accompany this declaration in the following cases Toxical dangerous or objectionable media or media belonging to any dangerous materials class We inform you that uncleaned parts lead to additional costs Extra clean costs will be charged to you Declaration We herewith confirm that the part s sent for repair has have been cleaned and is are free of any liquid and or solid wastes of the medium and or cleaning medium Any eventually remaining wastes are O harmless O dangerous toxic etc Security specifications are attached oignature of person in charge Name of the person in charge in capital letters Date Company stamp gt BA DYN UFX 02 1310 Hotline Tel 49 7025 9208 0 Fax 49 7025 9208 15 E Mail badger badaermeter de Badger Meter Europa GmbH Subsidiary of Badger Meter Inc Nurtinger Str
4. plastic or rubber pipes containing liquids with greater than 100 ppm of suspended solids or entrained gases that act as reflectors Phase shift flow meters utilize two piezoelectric crystals contained within one sensor to transmit ultrasonic sound energy into the fluid stream and receive reflected sound from reflectors suspended solids or entrained gases within the liquid See figure below In accordance with the theories of Christian Johann Doppler circa 1842 if the liquid is moving and therefore carrying the reflectors with it and oscillating energy is imposed on the moving reflector the reflected energy s frequency of oscillation will be altered with respect to the transmitted frequency The magnitude of frequency change is directly proportional to the velocity of the reflector 4 Technical data Description Specification Power Four AA alkaline cells provide over 30 hours of operation Flow range 0 10 to 9 00 m s 0 30 to 30 00 ft s Temperature Electronics 20 C to 60 C 28 F to 140 F i sensor 40 C to 80 C 40 F to 180 F NEMA 12X splash resistant Accuracy 2 full scale Handheld clamp on utilize acoustic couplant such as Sensor mount DOW 111 BA DYN UFX 02 1310 8 Controls and terminology Page 5 12 5 Controls and terminology Sensor cable Sensor plug M i Sensor jack Display Sensor Note The UFX battery compartment is located on the back of the enclosure R
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6. e a sensor mounting location approximately 90 degrees from the top of the pipe NO YES YES otep 2 Step 3 Remove rust scale and paint from the sensor mounting location Clean to bare metal Plastic pipes do not require preparation Step 4 Plug the sensor plug into the sensor jack otep 4 BA DYN UFX 02 1310 3 Q uick start instructions Page 3 12 Step 5 Apply approximately 3 mm g inch silicone grease to the sensor face Place the sensor face on the prepared area of pipe Hold the sensor parallel to the pipe with the cable pointing downstream of the flow direction 3 M Flow 5 m2 mm Step 6 Press the ON OFF key Wait at least 30 seconds before recording a reading The UFX will automatically turn itself off after 3 minutes Step 7 Change units of measure by pressing the FT SEC M SEC key 3 BA DYN UFX 02 1310 Introduction and operating theory Technical data Page 4 12 3 Introduction and operating theory Series UFX phase shift flow meters feature advanced trans phase measuring technology providing accurate and reliable flow velocity assessments in closed piping systems The UFX utilizes a non invasive sensor which is handheld or strapped to the outside of a pipe Within seconds the large 18 mm 0 7 inch LCD provides stable readings in either ft s feet per second or m s meters per second This product is designed to operate on metal
7. emove the two upper screws to gain access to the battery compartment 3 BA DYN UFX 02 1310 Controls and terminolo Page 6 12 5 1 Sensor location Selecting the proper location for taking a flow measurement is the single most critical step in the operational procedure The sensor utilized by the UFX flow meter contains two piezoelectric crystals for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals through the wall of a pipe Select a sensor location with adequate straight runs without flow disturbances of pipe both upstream and downstream to achieve stable and accurate readings Examples of common piping configurations and the recommended minimum upstream and downstream pipe lengths are included in table below Upstream Downstream dimensions dimensions Piping configuration Pipe Pipe and sensor position diameter diameter a Note If adequate straight plumbing cannot be provided the UFX will operate repeatable but will most likely not achieve ideal accuracy BA DYN UFX 02 1310 8 Controls and terminology Page 7 12 5 2 Mounting locations on the pipe If the sensor is applied to horizontal pipe choose a mounting position at approximately 3 o clock or 9 o clock assuming 12 o clock to be to top of the pipe These positions typically provide optimum acoustic penetration into the moving liquid As illustrated in figure below placement at the top or bottom of the pipe can result in poor sound penetration due to air pocket
8. hick to the flat surface of the sensor Place the sensor on the prepared area of the pipe with the cable pointing downstream See figure below Align the sensor with the pipe ensuring that it is parallel with the pipe wall Apply only enough pressure to hold the sensor in place If no reading is shown perform a rub test by rubbing thumb across the dry sensor head The zeros should display a low flow reading See Troubleshooting Guide for further recommendations Sensor cable 5 6 Optaining a reading Press the ON OFF key on the keypad On power up the UFX performs internal diagnostics and starts the ultrasonic transmitter The display will read Hold for approximately 5 seconds during this time If the sensor is properly mounted to a pipe containing flowing liquid with at least 100 ppm of 100 micron or larger particles or entrained gases the display will begin to indicate velocity The default units of measure are FPS feet per second The response time of the UFX is approximately 10 seconds to obtain a reading Adequate signal strength is obtained when the OK icon appears in the upper right corner of the display See figure below Readings taken without this icon present may be erroneous It is recommended that survey readings of at least 30 seconds be taken to ensure reading stability The UFX can be turned off by pressing the ON OFF key on the keypad or the unit will automatically turn off after approximately 3 minutes of operation
9. s on the top of the pipe or sediment at the bottom of the pipe If the sensor is applied to vertical pipe orientation does not matter YES 5 9 Pipe preparation Before the sensor face can be coupled to a pipe surface an area slightly larger than the flat surface of the sensor must be cleaned to bare metal on the pipe Remove all scale rust and paint Thoroughly dry and clean the mounting surface Note For plastic pipes such as PVC or PVDF pipe preparation is typically not required 5 4 Connecting the sensor Connect the sensor plug into the sensor jack The connection is polarized so alignment of the keyway is necessary Note The splash resistant environmental seal is provided only when the sensor plug is secured into the sensor jack It is advisable to make this connection before entering an area where the UFX may be dropped into or splashed with liquid BA DYN UFX 02 1310 8 Controls and terminology Page 8 12 5 5 Applying the sensor To ensure an acoustically conductive path between the sensor face and the prepared pipe surface a coupling compound is employed Enclosed with the UFX flow meter is a tube of Dow Corning 111 silicone based grease This grease is adequate for the majority of installations If an alternate grease is utilized the grease must be specified not to flow at the temperature of the pipe surface or the ambient conditions Apply an even layer of grease sensor cable approximately 1 8 3 mm t
10. teries will provide approximately 30 hours of service Use of carbon based batteries is not recommended A Do not allow discharged batteries to remain in the UFX during storage Discharged batteries can leak and may cause severe damage to the internal circuits of the UFX Damage caused by leaking batteries will not be covered under the manufacturer s warranty 5 10 Display test The UFX contains software to verify operation of the individual LCD segments To run the display test turn the UFX off Press and hold the ft s m s key then press the ON OFF key Release both keys and verify that all segments illustrated in figure of chapter 5 6 Optaining a reading illuminate The UFX firmware version number FX XX is displayed at the end of the test 8 BA DYN UFX 02 1310 Troubleshooting guide Page 10 12 6 Troubleshooting guide Unit does not turn ON when ON OFF key Verify that batteries are installed and is pressed contain a charge Err1 is indicated The batteries must be replaced No display readings are obtained and no Poor acoustic coupling to pipe Apply OK icon is observed silicone grease to sensor Ensure pipe is full of a flowing liquid e f the pipe has a plastic liner move the sensor to another location The liner may contain an air void Non working sensor Rub sensor head with thumb for reading Liquid contains less than 396 total suspended solids Move sensor closer to a source of flo
11. ume conversion chart eeeeeseee eee eee eene enne 11 niiisrKeilo ejeret mio gir oci guem a a tenants 12 3 BA DYN UFX 02 1310 Basic safety recommendations Page 1 12 1 Basic safety recommendations Before installing or using this product please read this instruction manual thoroughly Only qualified personnel should install and or repair this product If a fault appears contact your distributor Installation Do not place any unit on an unstable surface that may allow it to fall Never place the units above a radiator or heating unit Route all cabling away from potential hazards Isolate from the mains before removing any covers Power connection Use only the type of power source suitable for electronic equipment If in doubt contact your distributor Ensure that any power cables are of a sufficiently high current rating All units must be earthed to eliminate risk of electric shock Failure to properly earth a unit may cause damage to that unit or data stored within it Protection class The device has protection class IP54 and needs to be protected against dripping water water oils etc Setup amp operation Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage incorrect operation or loss of data Cleaning owitch off all units and isolate from mains before cleaning Clean using a damp cloth Do not
12. use liquid or aerosol cleaners Repair of faults Disconnect all units from power supply and have it repaired by a qualified service person if any of the following occurs e lf any power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If a unit does not operate normally when operating instructions are followed If a unit exposed to rain water or if any liquid has been spilled into it If a unit has been dropped or damaged If a unit shows a change in performance indicating a need for service A WARNING Failure to adhere to these safety instructions may result in damage to the product or serious bodily injury RoHs Our products are RoHs compliant Battery disposal The batteries contained in our products need to be disposed of as per your local legislation acc to EU directive 2006 66 EG 3 BA DYN UFX 02 1310 Quick start instructions Page 2 12 2 Quick start instructions This manual contains detailed operating instructions for the UFX instrument The following condensed instructions are provided to assist an experienced operator in basic operation of the instrument If the operator is unfamiliar with this type of instrument refer to the detailed explanations in chapter 5 controls and terminology Step 1 Select a sensor mounting location at least 10 pipe diameters downstream and 5 diameters upstream of flow disturbances i e elbows tees valves etc otep 1 10 aa 9 DIA Step 2 On horizontal pipe choos
13. w disturbance i e an elbow pump outlet or Control valve Dashes appear on display Liquid velocity is greater than 9 m s 30 ft s Readings are obtained but the OK icon Signal strength is low Flow readings may be does not turn on erroneous Move the sensor closer to a source of hydraulic disturbance Erroneous readings e Sensor mounted incorrectly e Another local ultrasonic instrument is operating at approximately the same frequency as the UFX Excessive pipe vibration Very viscous thick liquids will cause the unit to read lower than actual flow e The pipe is not completely full of liquid z3 BA DYN UFX 02 1310 Liquid velocity to volume conversion chart Page 11 13 T Liquid velocity to volume conversion chart Dynasonics ft s to gal m cross reference schedule 40 Nom 1 22 3 42 Pipe size 1 12 145 1 4 20 979 1 28 555 2 47 202 22 67 207 3 103 82 6 6 06 89 899 134 85 179 8 224 75 269 7 314 65 359 6 404 55 8 7 98 155 89 233 83 311 78 389 72 467 7 545 61 623 56 701 5 ft s to gal m cross reference schedule 40 __ ft s to gal m cross reference schedule 40 O Z Nom 515 61 7 T Vo 81 size 6 449 5 494 45 539 4 584 3 629 3 674 2 719 2 764 14 809 09 _ 8 779 4 857 39 935 3 1013 1091 1169 1247 1325 1 1403 z3 BA DYN UFX 02 1310 Return of goods for repair Harmless declaration Page 12
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