Hybrid Ultrasonic Flow Meters
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1. ARA EA Transit Time Setup Status Bar m gt gt gt SlideToShutDown gt gt gt Shutdown Bar Power and Activity Status Bar Setup Wizard Figure 3 Status bars June 2015 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 Page 7 Installation The Quick Status Bar also has a segment that does double duty as a button that functions as a toggle as well 0 00 Figure 4 Status bar button The right segment of the Quick Status Bar has shortcuts leading to some of the most referenced menu screens The Battery icon brings up the System gt Power screen showing real time battery condition The Communications icon brings up the System gt Comm screen showing continuous data being output to the active serial port The Data logger shortcut reveals the Log gt Setup control screen allowing quick access to the data logger controls INSTALLATION This section provides step by step procedures for commissioning the DXN flow meter NOTE Some programming is required to correctly mount the transducers and to set process variables for proper acoustic conduction 1 Turn on the flow meter by pressing the Power On switch on top of the unit 2 Upon boot up there will be a screen presenting three different icons Press the Flow Meter icon 3 The next screen displays three startup methods Use the descriptions below to choose the option that is most useful There is a timeout of 15 seconds to make a selection before the unit uses the st2. in 12 7 19 mm W Mount pes Galvanized Not recommended DTTSU Plastic all types 0 75 2 4 in 19 61 mm V Mount Galvanized 0 5 2 4 in 12 7 61 mm Table 2 Transducer mount type pipe size and material N TOPVIEW E OF PIPES W Mount V Mount Figure 12 Mounting modes NOTE When step 13b is complete the Required Spacing field will display a value This is the value to which the two different transducers will be spaced on the piping For DTTR DTTN DTTH or DTTL transducer types the spacing between the two should be at their alignment marks See Figure 13 and Figure 14 Alignment a S E Figure 13 Transducer alignment marks for DTTN DTTH DTTL Alignment Marks Figure 14 Transducer alignment marks for DTTR Page 12 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 June 2015 Installation 14 Mount the transducers on the prepared pipe For DTTR DTTN DTTL and DTTH Transducers a Locate and place the upstream transducer so that there is adequate straight run of piping for the line size TOP OF PIPE b Apply a single 1 2 in 12 mm wide by approximately 1 8 in 6 mm thick bead of acoustic couplant grease to the upstream transducer and secure the transducer to the pipe with a mounting strap c Apply acoustic couplant grease similar to the step above to the downstream transducer and press it into the pipe using hand pressure d Space the transducers using the alignment marks
3. Dynasonics Hybrid Ultrasonic Flow Meters Ultrasonic Flow Meters DXN Portable Ultrasonic Measurement System gt Badger Meter HYB QS 01008 EN 01 June 2015 Q u ic k Sta rt G u id e Hybrid Ultrasonic Flow Meters DXN Portable Ultrasonic Measurement System Page 2 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 June 2015 User Manual CONTENTS SCOPE Ol MaS Sm E TEE Ba hoe BAe ui Ae ear ee BS ae aS ee ea aS eed A es Ba ee oe 5 Typographic CONVENTIONS ie 44 4 6 co orar 5 Unpacking and Inspection 2444 a ad odode od ee AAA PARSON a ee 5 a FEELER NAF ERIAS REFERAS NERSES Ea eH Oe rerea 5 Terminology and SYMDOIS usarse eh eee he He eM ORES ESM ee EER EOE Sd ee eee ee 5 Pre Installation Checklist o micro narar drenar rise arar 5 MEE A e a E AS AA 7 Mal SCEE s areari nar ranas rendir ee ee iria 7 etalat 20 is pp e ron BA Ra a da aa ee eee poa 8 Verifying and Zeroing asis 44 ad dao asin a 15g June 2015 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 Page 3 Hybrid Ultrasonic Flow Meters DXN Portable Ultrasonic Measurement System Page 4 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 June 2015 Scope of Manual SCOPE OF MANUAL The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the installation wiring and basic configuration of the DXN Portable Ultrasonic flow meter For more detailed information see the DXN Portable User Manual which can be downloaded at www badgermeter com IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully before attempting any installation or operation Keep the manual accessible for
4. according to the recommended values found during programming Secure the transducers with the mounting straps For DTTSU Transducers a Locate the upstream transducer of the track assembly immovable one so that there is adequate straight run of piping for the line size b Set the downstream transducer spacing to the value found in Setup gt Transit and use the thumbscrew to lock it in place c Apply a single 1 2 in 12 mm wide by approximately 1 8 in 6 mm thick bead of acoustic couplant grease to the face of each transducer and secure the transducers to the pipe with the attachment chains Chain Mounting Cleat Y 12 mm Mounting Chains d Tighten the two thumbscrews on the top of the unit evenly so that the acoustic coupling grease begins to flow out from the edges of the transducer and from the gap between the transducer and the pipe Do not overtighten June 2015 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 Page 13 Installation 15 For Doppler transducers go to Setup gt Doppler to set up the transducers Mount the transducers to the pipe For DT94 Transducers a Select amounting location on the piping system with a minimum of 10 pipe diameters 10 x the pipe inside diameter of straight pipe upstream and 5 straight diameters downstream See Table 1 on page 6 for additional configurations b Apply a single 1 2 in 12 mm wide by approximately 1 8 in 6 mm thick bead of acoustic couplant grease to both
5. acteristics configuration Pipe material outer diameter and pipe wall thickness are entered here a NONS pn Ss a nee Roughness microFt 11 14 2014 97 91 4 11 27 AM USGPM T Site Name m E Figure 9 Pipe page allowing manual entry b Enter a pipe wall thickness or use the Gauge button coupled with the wall thickness transducer set to obtain and program the wall thickness See the complete user manual for more details Page 10 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 June 2015 Installation 10 Navigate to the Setup gt Liner page to program pipe liner type and thickness If the pipe has no liner skip to step 13 gt e a gt Roughness microFt 97 91 F 11 14 2014 i si 11 28 AM US GPM T Site Name Figure 10 Liner setup 11 From the Liner Material pull down list select a liner that fits the liner type as closely as possible 12 Enter the liner thickness if applicable in the next field 13 Navigate to the Setup gt Transit tab to program transducer characteristics and mounting methods It is not required to install both the transit time and Doppler transducers e If little to no particulates are present transit time measurements will yield the most accurate reading e High amounts of particulates or gas bubbles may require the use of the Doppler transducers e Ifyou are not sure of the particulate content install both q lhe Fa Ee Ea A 11 14 2014 97 91 11 28 AM USGPM T Site Nam
6. artup method currently selected KS Dynasonics Ultrasonic Flow Meters Start using Start using Last Flow Total and lt S Factory Defaults Energy Units Start using Guided Setup Wizard gt Badger Meter e Start using Factory Defaults starts the meter using the factory loaded settings Launching In 11 Seconds Or Click Here to Begin 2015 Badger Meter Inc All rights reserved www badgermeter com Figure 5 Startup methods e Start using Guided Setup Wizard allows for the fastest commissioning of the portable device It is a step by step wizard that asks questions about the process and environment Upon completion of the steps the meter will be configured for a particular site e Start using last Flow Total and Energy Units applies to users who have already programmed the DXN flow meter at some point The unit will recall the last known configuration and use the same flow total and energy units that were programmed This helps save some setup time if the various test site locations have the same flow parameters Page 8 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 June 2015 Installation 4 Navigate to the Setup gt Site tab to create a site location that after complete programming will be stored for later use po A mie si y a Jas Pr Piro rn Poor Load Default Settings 97 91 11 14 2014 11 24 AM US GPM T Site Name m Figure 6 Site setup 5 Create a new site for the location to be checked e Create a sit
7. d to be capable of causing minor or moderate personal injury or damage to property PRE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Read this Quick Start Manual in its entirety 2 Charged Battery Charge the battery for four hours with the unit turned off Tools not included with the DXN flow meter Nut driver 5 16 or flat head screwdriver b Permanent marker or other utensil that will make a visible mark on the pipe c Tape for larger pipe configurations Z mode d Scissors for larger pipe configurations Z mode e Cloth or paper towels 4 Select a proper transducer mounting site In general select a mounting location in the piping system with a minimum of 10 pipe diameters of straight pipe upstream and 5 diameters of straight pipe downstream For example if the nominal pipe size is 10 inches a straight section of pipe at least 150 inches 100 inches upstream and 50 inches downstream is required for accurate measurements Additional lengths are needed for piping systems with valves reducers or pipes bends elbows that are out of plane See Table 1 for additional configurations and length requirements June 2015 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 Page 5 Pre Installation Checklist Upstream Downstream Piping Configuration pine e and Transducer Positioning Diameters Diameters Table 1 Transducer locations configurations 5 Prepare area where transducers will be mounted The pipe surface where the transducers are to be mount
8. e Figure 11 Transit setup a To program transit time transducers from the Transducer pull down list select the transducer type See Table 2 on page 12 for the proper transit time transducer selection To program Doppler transducers skip to step 13 b From the Transducer Mount pull down list select a mounting method most appropriate for the application See Table 2 on page 12 for the most suitable mounting method June 2015 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 Page 11 Installation Transducer Mount Transducer Pipe Material Pipe Size Plastic all types 2 4 in 50 100 mm DTTN DTTH DTTR Ductile Iron Not recommended W Mount Plastic all types 8 16 in 203 406 mm DTTL Ductile Iron Not recommended Plastic all types 4 12 in 203 406 mm DTTN DTTH DTTR Copper 4 30 in 100 750 mm Ductile Iron 2 12 in 50 300 mm V Mount Plastic all types 16 48 in 406 1220 mm Carbon Steel 16 36 in 406 915 mm DTTL Copper 16 48 in 406 1220 mm Ductile Iron 16 30 in 406 750 mm Plastic all types gt 30 in gt 750 mm Carbon Steel gt 12 in gt 300 mm DTTN DTTH DTTR Copper gt 30 in gt 750 mm Ductile Iron gt 12 in gt 300 mm Z Mount Plastic all types gt 48 in gt 1220 mm Carbon Steel gt 36 in gt 915 mm DTTL Copper gt 48 in gt 1220 mm Ductile Iron gt 30 in gt 750 mm Plastic all types 0 5 0 75
9. e for each location where flow will be measured This will allow for quicker setup times as the unit can store over 300 site names while storing all the setup variables for each site e To access a previously configured site navigate to the Setup gt Site tab and select a site from the Site Name pull down list 6 Navigate to the Setup gt Fluid tab to set up fluid characteristics y ii Sound Speed FPS Specific Gravity 0 996 Viscocity cp 0 996 l 97 91 11 14 2014 i d slo 11 25 AM US GPM T Site Name O E Figure 7 Fluid setup 7 Select a fluid type from the pull down list If the process fluid is not shown in the list use the Custom Fluid option at the bottom of the list and enter the fluid properties sound speed specific gravity viscosity and specific heat capacity before moving onto the next step June 2015 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 Page 9 Installation 8 Navigate to the Setup gt ANSI Pipe tab to set up piping characteristics Liner Type 97 91 11 14 2014 11 25 AM US GPM iT Site Name Figure 8 ANSI pipe setup 9 From the pull down lists select Pipe Material ANSI Schedule Class and Nominal Size Select the most appropriate options for a given field Fill in this page to the best of your knowledge If all these fields are entered skip to step 10 a If any of the characteristics are unknown select the Use Manual Entry option then navigate to the Setup gt Pipe tab to finish the piping char
10. ed must be clean and dry Remove scale rust or loose paint to provide satisfactory acoustic conduction Wire brushing the rough surfaces of pipes to smooth bare metal may also be useful Plastic pipes do not require preparation other than cleaning 6 Do not attach the transducers to the pipe until the unit is programmed Page 6 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 June 2015 Menu Conventions MENU CONVENTIONS The DXN uses a Group gt Page layout for navigation The tabbed menu tree provides access to all controls and settings using a Group Tab name gt Page name Group Tab pe N Ea Pages Figure 1 Page layout navigation Main Screen The DXN main screen contains all the controls needed to manipulate the user interface The meter uses buttons drop down menus and scroll bars to configure meter functions Group amp Page Tabs Navigate Setup Meter Log La Ady cal System Navigate Menu Left n Menu Right Flow Left Context Right Context Sensitive Sensitive Area Area Totalizer NET TT Quality Data amp Control Pages 23 20 E F 10 30 2014 8 22 AM US GPM Site Name Status Bar Status Bar Navigation Figure 2 Main menu screen The status bar arrow key in the bottom left corner controls which status bars are displayed Each press of the arrow key scrolls to the next control or display Status Bar 0 00 10 30 2014 Arrow Key Site Name 8 22AM y USGPM T E Flow Meter Quick Status Bar AAA
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12. future reference Typographic Conventions e Items on the software screens that you will be asked to select or choose by clicking a button highlighting checking a box or another similar means are in bold text and capitalized in the manual Example Press Delete Site Logs e Names of tabs pages options boxes columns and fields are italicized In most cases first letters will be capitalized Example The Low Flow Limit is the minimum flow rate at which the meter gives reliable readings e Messages and special markings are shown in quotation marks Example Lock EWF Fail displays in the text area Unpacking and Inspection Upon opening the shipping container visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such as scratches loose or broken parts or any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment NOTE If damage is found request an inspection by the carrier s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim with the carrier A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser SAFETY Terminology and Symbols Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided is estimated to be capable of causing death or serious A DANGER e o us situation which i voi i i p using iou Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in severe personal injury or death Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided is estimate
13. nic sound speeds Press Soundspeed Offset us to apply the offset Sn 3 The flow metering system is ready for use For more detailed explanations and for advanced functions of the flow meter see the DXN Portable user manual A copy of it can be downloaded from www badgermeter com June 2015 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 Page 15 Installation Control Manage Optimize DYNASONICS is a registered trademark of Badger Meter Inc Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities Due to continuous research product improvements and enhancements Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications without notice except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists 2015 Badger Meter Inc All rights reserved www badgermeter com The Americas Badger Meter 4545 West Brown Deer Rd PO Box 245036 Milwaukee WI 53224 9536 800 876 3837 414 355 0400 M xico Badger Meter de las Americas S A de C V Pedro Luis Ogaz n N 32 Esq Angelina N 24 Colonia Guadalupe Inn CP 01050 M xico DF M xico 52 55 5662 0882 Europe Middle East and Africa Badger Meter Europa GmbH Nurtinger Str 76 72639 Neuffen Germany 49 7025 9208 0 Europe Middle East Branch Office Badger Meter Europe PO Box 341442 Dubai Silicon Oasis Head Quarter Building Wing C Office C209 Dubai UAE 971 4 371 2503 Czech Republic Badger Meter Czech Republic s r o Ma
14. transducers and secure them to the pipe 180 degrees apart using a mounting strap see the figure below Make sure that the transducer cable is pointing in the downstream direction c Where a high amount of particulates is expected mounting the transducers side by side may allow enough sound reflection for the Doppler function to work See the figure below for an example 16 Connect the transducers to the DXN meter a Route the transducer cables from the transducer mounting location back to the DXN meter enclosure avoiding locations near high voltage supply wires b Connect the transit time transducer wires to the appropriate BNC and or connect the Doppler transducers to the 4 pin Doppler transducer plug Both connections are on top of the meter enclosure Doppler Transit Time Page 14 HYB QS 01008 EN 01 June 2015 Installation VERIFYING AND ZEROING 1 Verify that the signal quality of the transducer is greater than 10 Spacing adjustments may be necessary to improve signal quality 2 Sound speed and zero offsets must be applied After verifying correct installation navigate to the Cal gt Transit tab a First apply the zero flow offset Make sure no flow is going through the piping This will correct for any error in calculation for false flow readings Press the Set Zero ns to apply the offset b Then apply the sound speed offset This will correct for minor calculation errors for piping and fluid ultraso
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