VPFlowMate User Manual 25-05-2011
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1. 33 Appendix D RT 34 Appendix E Do it yourself RS232 wiring eeesssssssssssssseseeee eene nnne nnn nennen nans 35 Appendix Basic graphs in EXCel cccccssecceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeseeseeessageeesseaeeeseaeeeesaaeeesseeeesaeeeeesaess 36 jec MTrE 39 VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 5 VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 6 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the VPFlowMate mass flow meter The VPFlowMate probe and in line easy to use mass flow meters for compressed air They help you to find cost savings in the shortest possible way The VPFlowMate is the proven solution for mass flow measurements The VPFlowMate measures mass flow and the total consumption of your compressed air Besides compressed air the VPFlowMate products can also be used in Nitrogen and technical gasses You can use your VP FlowMate directly in Nitrogen For other gasses ask VPInstruments for their special gas calibration services Installation is very easy This manual covers from mechanical installation to electrical installation to configuration and read out We help you each step of the way so you can work easily with your flow meters Check the packaging box for any inconsistencies Should there be any shipping damage notify your local carrier At2. 18 4A Using pulse Pio P es sat coca 19 45 Connection with sst tk kk RENEE ERR REE ERNE nnn nnne nnns nenas 20 IN ARE RU ER 21 5 1 Installation of the VPStudio software tk kk Ek 21 5 2 Adding your VPFIOWMate 22 5 3 elatus and SOESCHICATIONS ts nxcorsncinsnhsaocsiecvandante indensintssunadebsnwsdentstonndchdncdenanhsansdee enenctieadexsnssseues 23 5 4 Configurating your VPFlowMate eeessssssssseseeeene nennen nennen nnn nnne nnn nnn nnn nnn nnns 24 SS NE cci ic RN 25 sen S 27 6 1 GCieaning WAS SENSOR 27 6 2 Software and firmware updates ERR RER nennen nennen nnne nnn nar 27 AON EET R 27 ON 27 aioe pee ete 28 SPEC A m 29 Appendix Mass flow and volume 31 Appendix B Electrical 32 Appendix C Extra tips for electrical
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4. V INSTRUMENTS VPFlowMate User Manual For VPFlowMate probe and VPFlowMate in line with M12 8 pole connector With VPStudio 1 0 19 Revision 25 May 2011 VPFlowMate is registered trademark of Van Putten Instruments B V Our product technology and software are protected by various patents trademarks and copyrights 02001 2011 Van Putten Instruments B V All rights reserved Van Putten Instruments Buitenwatersloot 335 261495 Delft The Netherlands T 31 0 15 213 1580 F 31 0 15 213 0669 info vpinstruments com www vpinstruments com VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 2 WARNING READTHISFIRST V INSTRUMENTS Congratulations You have bought a state of the art insertion mass flow meter from VPInstruments The VPFlowScope and VP FlowMate are versatile and easy to use and can be very powerful tools to monitor compressed air consumption However there are a few important issues you need to know before using these kind of instruments Please also see the instruction manual before use Insertion probes can be dangerous Please familiarize yourself with the forces on the probe under pressurized conditions and ALWAYS use the safety chain or an additional safety belt when installing the instrument Respect the local guidelines and regulations for working with pressurized equipment Gas flow through pipes follows certain physical laws These physical laws have serious consequences for the installation re
5. You can set flow to m sec or m hr Change the layout of the axis to automatic or a fixed scale Display markers See some examples 1423 Flow m n hr 324 40 Flow m n hr 325 90 t i F 8 8 ee ee ee ee Oe ee ee ee 8 5 B 7 29 2010 7529 2010 71292010 172912210 712 2010 7292010 VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 29 Export to csv file As long as you have the Real time selecting the graph is reading in your flow data Any time you can export the data so far by clicking right mouse button and go to Export Options Tools Help Explorer Detsk Com Port Ne COMIO Flow m n hr 326 80 YPAowddate Aeskbme data BN Export Options Export types Flow Imnjsec Totalizer Im n Advanced C Split files per day Average data per 1 gt minutes 7 23 2010 7729 2010 72912010 cies NREN Choose name and a place for your export file click OK The Export Options dialog appears Here you can choose which data to export and in what matter Click OK and you can use the csv file for further data processing In appendix F you can find additional information on how to make graphs from a csv file in Office Excel VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 26 6 Service The VPFlowMate needs regular maintenance to ensure that the product is functioning prop
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7. change reference conditions to match the reference conditions of output of the compressors in your installation and reset of the totalizer Real time read out You can view your real time data in graphs in VPStudio By exporting the data to a csv file you can use the data for further analysis Menu In the Menu of VPStudio you can find a direct link to CSV Studio You can go directly to our program CSV Studio When you have exported data and you still want to change units for instance change the flow from m sec to m hr you can do this by using CSV Studio 5 1 Installation of the VPStudio software Install VPStudio software Insert the CD ROM delivered with your VP FlowMate Install VP Studio by clicking the vpstudio msi file and follow the installation steps All necessary drivers for later on can be found in the program folder of VP Studio on your computer subfolder Drivers Install the Serial USB driver Connect the RS232 converter to the interface split box After inserting the converter in the PC the computer will recognize the nm ra The Local setting units of vPSEudia is set to International System of units USB converter and it will install the driver Note that every time SD IF you want to change it to Imperial units choose Imperial you put the RS232 converter in a different port the computer Imperial needs to install the driver again IF you want to change it in the future to Menu of vPSEudiaz O
8. directions are followed and proper cables and connector assemblies are used Electrical connection guidelines UL 508 Listing for USA amp Canada The VPFlowMate is intended to be used with a Class 2 power source or Class 2 transformer in accordance with UL1310 or UL1585 As an alternative a LVLC Low Voltage Limited Current power source with the following properties can C US be used LISTED 14AZ IND CONT EQ The device shall be used with a suitable isolating source such that the maximum open circuit voltage potential available to the product is not more than 24 V DC and the current is limited to a value not exceeding 8 amperes measured after 1 minute of operation A fuse in accordance with the UL248 series and rated max 4A shall be installed in the 24V DC power supply to the device in order to limit the available current Electrical connection guidelines general remarks Make sure that the following conditions are met For portable non critical applications a switched mode 12 V DC 1A power adapter may be used owitched mode power supplies that are of poor quality might affect the accuracy VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 32 Appendix Extra tips for electrical connection This appendix describes extra option for the output of the VP F lowMate Creating from the passive current output an active current output Power to 4 20 mA x 12 24 Volt Creating voltage output from 4 20 mA output
9. intended to used as single means to determine compressor capacity Products are subject to improvement VPInstruments offers software and firmware releases Please visit www vpinstruments com downloads for details Feedback leads to product improvement Please share your experience with us as we are continuously improving our products in our commitment to quality reliability and ease of use Keep the above mentioned issues in mind and we are confident that you will enjoy using our products over their complete lifetime VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 3 VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 4 Content 1100 0 OR M 7 2 2 Ena 8 3 Mechanical installati n mc 10 S 10 3 2 Selecting the right installation POINT cece cccccecccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeceeeesseeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaas 10 3 3 Installation of the VPFlowMate probe cccccccccssseeeeecceeeeeeeeeeeeuseeesecaeaseeeesseaaeeeeessaaeeeeesaaaess 13 3 4 Installation of the VPFlowMate ERR ERE 15 s 216 Rm mm 17 4 1 Plug and play connection possibility to PC 17 7 MESI Ee MA TNR RUN 18 A3 Using 4 20MA
10. is too high this will cause inaccurate measurement and can even damage your flow meter Warning These Avoid devices only use Excessive heat with air nitrogen and e Potential water damage other non hazardous or Condensation non combustible gases e Vibrations The maximum working e Corrosive atmosphere pressure is 16 bar Electrical problems high voltage high power Different pressure e Mechanical vibration and danger of impact walking ratings are indicated on bridges fork lift trucks the product e Any source of potential error VPInstruments takes no liability for any damages or malfunctioning of the flow meter caused by pollution dirt water oil or any other contamination of the medium in which you are using the flow meter Dirt rust particles sand oil droplets or dust might damage the sensor so make sure that all piping is clean and the air is dry and clean VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 10 Piping guidelines DONT S Like any flow meter the VPFlowMate requires minimum up downstream piping The immediate up and downstream piping must of sufficient length straight and free of obstructions Check de piping table on the next page for details Weld beads on the internal wall of the pipe before or after the VPFlowMate should be ground flush with the pipe wall before the meter is installed Proper style and proper size gaskets should always be used when i
11. should be green and set to connected When it is red and states disconnected please check if you have wired and connected the VP FlowMate correctly You can also see in the right corner below that you are using SI Units Sometimes the connection needs refreshing When you do not get a connection try to start VPStudio again or re click on the icon in the tree in the Explorer field VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 23 5 4 Configurating your VPFlowMate Go to the Installation tab to configure your VP FlowMate 293 15K 20 C ISO 1217 Reset total m3n pulse Default setting is measuring the velocity in m sec a diameter is not necessary in this case For m hr read out choose the unit m hr You see fields light up yellow that are changing Now you can enter your pipe diameter Choose the reference conditions of your application to have immediately the right flow output to match your application You can also reset the totalizer by clicking Reset total For the VPFlowMate probe you can lower the 20mA output to better fit the flow range of your application 1 El Ed Programming VPFlowMate In line flow meters Press Program to store your settings in the VP FlowMate For the VPFlowMate in line the unit and the pipe diameter is fixed so you cannot change this Also the 4 20mA output is fixed and cannot be changed Save settings Settings are of
12. too low to be detected or the flow meter is mounted in a wrong Way Consult factory Consult factory Check alignment of probe Check up and downstream lengths Check for obstructions in flow pipe Connect RX line white to ground He connect the cable of the VP FlowMate rev 25 May 2011 28 7 Specifications Please always check the label of your product for the specifications VPFlowMate probe VPFlowMate in line Measurement Mass flow Total consumption Measuring principle Thermal mass flow Flow range 0 5 150 mn sec see range table below 0 5 of span 0 5 of full scale when with tubing kit and ISO Please note that for insertion probes the calibration report field accuracy depends on installation Other 5 of full scale conditions Reference conditons Gases Gas temperature range Humidity range Up to 95 Relative Humidity non condensing TU Standard Technology Liquid Crystal LCD Back light Mass Model Unit flow Mass flow in m hr or m sec VPF R060 M050 In min Total consumption my VPF R200 M100 In min VPF RO1K M200 m3n hr Total consumption in m Probe lengths 400 mm 300 600 mm 7 Connected with 0 5 Process connection ips See range table compression fitting Protection grade IP65 avoid direct sunlight and rain Housing material Aluminium painted Wetted materials Epoxy glass stainless steel 316 Highly corrosive or acid environments should be avoided Accu
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14. ISO calibration certificate Cable The options have an influence on the accuracy of the VPFlowMate in line VPF RXX MXX D1 Base VPA 1200 0XX Tubing kit VPA 0009 001 ISO calibration report VPF RXX MXX D1 Base VPA 1200 0XX Tubing kit VPF RXXX MXX D1 Base VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 8 Display option The VPFlowMate in line features a display The display is optional for the VPFlowMate probe The display shows The mass flow meters of mass flow on the first line and total consumption on the VPInstruments measure mass second line flow independent from temperature and pressure this is indicated with the in the units To learn more about mass flow please see appendix A The VPFlowMate probe shows default mass flow in m sec With VPStudio you have extra option of displaying flow in A line in the display shows which unit is selected see pictures below The VPFlowMate in line has fixed settings for displaying the mass flow There is an extra possibility to show flow in Euro yr ask our sales team Display options eee 1 Mass flow options 1 Mass flow options Mn VPFlowMate probe U0 FlowMate in line X x default 2 Total consumption X Unit indication 7000 x 00008903 Flow in m sec Default for VPFlowMate probe 7000 Flow in l min 00008903 Flow in m hr 00008903 m VPFlowMate user manual rev 25
15. May 2011 9 3 Mechanical installation In this chapter we show you the installation of the VP FlowMate in your factory in the pipe line Learn how to select the right installation point and how to install your VPFlowMate in the pipe 3 1 Gasses Your VPFlowMate can be used for compressed air and Nitrogen You can also use the VPFlowMate for non hazardous technical gasses ask for our special gas calibration services 3 2 Selecting the right installation point First select the right installation point In the field additional errors are typically introduced Sources of error can be installation effects unknown flow profiles swirl pressure effects temperature effects humidity effects oscillations in the flow The installation point is therefore crucial for an accurate measurement To ensure the highest possible accuracy of flow measurement the installation and piping instructions must be followed carefully Therefore read this paragraph carefully Take into account ONLY for dry air Never mount VP FlowMate directly in the discharge of compressor The high humidity and condensation will cause misreading When installing the instrument choose a site which is accessible which allows ease of wiring and maintenance and which allows you to still read and access the display if possible Meet the specifications of the VPFlowMate When the specifications are not met for instance when the pressure or temperature level
16. Subsequently select 13 01 50 38 5686 5 70463 45 5219 854852 1 13 01 51 38 5686 5 70463 45 5219 Lijst d Semicolon and click Finish see picture l Leo ERE below Now the data is divided over bs 3 columns EET EST Wizard Tekst naar kolommen Stap 2 van 3 In dit venster kunt u opgeven welke scheidingstekens voorkomen in uw tekst In het voorbeeld kunt u zien welke invloed uw instellingen hebben op de tekst oe Tab C Komma C Spatie P Overige Tekstindicator C Dubbele scheidingstekens als n beschouwen voorbeeld van gegevens Flow m sec Pressure Temperature degC 2007 07 23 at fs Bie 70385 2007 07 23 01 70385 2007 07 23 5 70437 2007 07 23 2 Select in the menu bar Add Graphic 23 Microsoft Excel voorbeeld excel file EE Bestand Bewerken Beeld Invoegen Opmaak Extra Data Venster Help Time Flo _____ Jemperatu Totalizer m3n 7123 2007 13 01 46 3 Functie 45 5535 854852 7 23 2007 13 01 47 7123 2007 13 01 48 7 23 2007 13 01 50 36 Tomes 45 5219 854852 7123 2007 13 01 51 38 5686 5 70463 45 5219 VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 36 The wizard making appears First select the type of graphic you d like I am choosing smooth line graphic Wizard Grafieken Stap 1 van 4 Grafiektype ooo Standaardtypen Aangepaste typen Grafiekt
17. air at temperature of 0C and pressure of 1013 25 mbar abs The mass of 1 of air is 1293 gram The normal cubic meter is officially indicated with a subscript n behind the volumetric unit The indication Nm is not correct Other common normal conditions e 20 C reference FAD See ISO 1217 15 reference See DIN 1533 VPFlowMate and mass flow The VPFlowMate insertion probe is calibrated in normal meters per second m sec A normal meter per second is a meter per second under the same reference conditions as a normal cubic meter This enables you to use the VPF owMate in various pipe diameters The VPFlowMate only needs to know the inner tube diameter to calculate the mass flow rate Working principle of the VPFlowMate The VPFlowMate s thermal sensor Working principle measures mass flow The sensor response signal is directly related to the mass flow rate and can be described by the following formula Heat emission 3333 Vout k 8 sensor Vout output voltage k sensor geometrical constant thermal conductivity of the gas Tsensor density of the gas actual velocity in sec Ts sensor temperature Tg gas temperature Tref Heating VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 31 Appendix Electrical installation The VPFlowMate complies with the CE requirements as stated in the CE declaration CE compliance can only be achieved when grounding and shielding
18. asurement value If you want to be sure of the connection ask us to supply you with the piping kit The connection is BSP inner straight thread 0 5 1 or 2 depending on the VP FlowMate in line model VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 15 Installation of VPFlowmate in line with tubing kit When you ordered the tubing kit or a full start kit the VPFlowMate in line is delivered with an up and downstream piping kit to ensure at least 20 times the pipe diameter for 0 5 inch and 1 inch upstream length For economical reason the 2 inch model is delivered with the pipe length of 15 times the pipe diameter upstream For optimum results see the piping table and create additional upstream pipe length when required Check the pipework and the O ring Apply a little O ring grease to ease the mounting process Screw both pipes into the VPFlowMate Gently screw the pipes into the flow meter inlet Turn it all the way in until the end of the pipe reaches the bottom of the inlet hole You can install the VPFlowMate in line directly between two threaded pipe ends The connection is BSP outer straight thread 0 5 1 or 2 depending on the VP FlowMate in line model When necessary you can ask our sales team to supply NPT thread on the tubing kit 1 inch BSP 1 inch BSP Straight O ring seal Straight lt Flow direction VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 16 4 Electrical Connection Familiarize yourself with the diffe
19. d up to 5 years warranty extension Full Service Subscription annual exchange of your flow meter No service time Have a fully calibrated flow meter 24 7 365 days a week Improved software performance innovative new product features and technical support helps keep you focused on what matters most for your company Benefits Annual calibrated and cleaned instruments Warranty extension Software and firmware updates Live support and e mail support by our skilled technicians Consult your sales agent for information about our service program VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 27 6 5 First Help Is your VPFlowMate not working correctly please check the table below to perform the first diagnosis and to see if you can fix the problem Contact us when you have any other problem or if you continue with having problems Table 6 1 Possible Solutions to common Basic Failures Symptom Possible causes Action No output signals No power supply Check power Bad cable Check cable Deviating output signal Display shows 0 amp amp Connection problems with VPStudio and Display shows 00000000 E 00 1 VPFlowMate user manual Wrong connections General failure Wrong installation Out of calibration Extreme pollution Wrong installation Possible interference RX line open The VPFlowMate is stuck in a routine and needs to reboot Check wiring diagram Consult factory The flow is
20. effect They flatten the flow profile 10 D Closed or open branch These objects generate vortices and flow 30 D profile disturbance MW Communication with end user Sometimes you cannot meet all the installation guidelines and you have to install in non perfect conditions In some cases a measurement with higher uncertainty is better than no measurement at all Communicate this with your end user so they can take this uncertainty into account VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 12 3 3 Installation of the VPFlowMate probe Prepare the installation The VPFlowMate probe can be inserted through a welding tap with internal 1 2 inch thread see picture or through a hot tap saddle see below We recommend using a 15 18 mm bore The probe of the VP FlowMate has a diameter of 12 7mm If possible place a 1 2 inch full bore ball valve or a 3 4 inch ball valve so that the VP FlowMate insertion probe can be inserted and retracted under pressurized conditions Installation under pressure By using hot tap saddles and a hot tap drill installation points can be made in pressurized piping without any disruption of production VPInstruments supplies also these tools The installation The VPFlowMate has to be installed into the pipe line through ball valve The bottom of the sensor must be in the middle of the pipe see picture on FLOW the right Note that in small tubes wrong insertion depth can result in large
21. ent devices they calculate the flow from the measured mass flow velocity and the pipe area They only need to know the pipe diameter to calculate the flow for you How to configure your VP F lowMate probe is explained in the next chapters For you convenience we have included a table with calculation from mass flow range to m hr for standard pipe diameters You can also use our VPCalculator software that you can download free of charge from our website www vpinstruments com Diameter Min flow Max flow mm m hr m hr rounded down rounded down 955 4 80 5 275 26 500 3 4 Installation of the VPFlowMate in line Up and downstream length Also the VP FlowMate in line requires a minimum up and downstream length of at least 20 times the pipe diameter at the inlet and 5 times the pipe diameter at the outlet As you have read in chapter 3 2 in some applications this distance has to be longer Installation of VPF owMate in line Base When you ordered your VPFlowMate in line only as a base model it is delivered without up and downstream piping You can install it directly between two threaded pipe ends Please be aware that the connection between the pipe and the VP FlowMate Base is very important any diameter mismatch will result in higher inaccuracy For example the inner diameter of the pipe may affect the reading Depending on the pipe wall thickness the inner diameter can be smaller which results in a higher me
22. erly Especially when the product is used for mobile air audits we recommend inspecting the instrument before and after every audit to ensure that the product has not been damaged For precision measurement equipment such as the VPFlowMate a proper maintenance program is key to reliable measurement results and a long product lifetime 6 1 Cleaning the sensor The sensor can be gently cleaned using cleaning alcohol or an ultrasonic cleaning bath You can use aluminium friendly electronics cleaning fluid Damaged sensors need to be returned for re calibration or exchange 6 2 Software and firmware updates News on software and firmware updates can be found on www vpinstruments com or are provided by your local re seller 6 3 Hecalibration To keep your VPFlowMate in best shape it needs recalibration Calibrations are executed at the calibration facility of VPlInstruments For optimum use of your equipment we advise annual recalibration 6 4 Service contract VPInstruments offers several Service Subscriptions Enrolling in the Service Subscription Program helps you get the most out of your measurement equipment We keep your equipment in excellent shape as we offer an annual re calibration on our state of the art calibration equipment With the latest software releases and expert technical support you will save time and money We offer the following programs Standard Service Subscription annual re calibration of your flow meter an
23. he pulse output is also available in the interface box or via the VPFlowTerminal option Usage read out of total air consumption VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 19 Pulse output opto isolated relay NAMUR compatible 12 24 Volt 4 5 Connection with VPFlowTerminal When you cannot read out the display of your VPFlowMate e g because your flow meter is too high you can use the VPFlowTerminal a remote display For connection and further usage we refer you to the sales team of VPInstruments and the user manual of the VPFlowTerminal VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 20 5 VPStudio software Learn in this chapter how to configure your VPFlowMate and how you can view real time data in VPStudio IMPORTANT Use your mouse when using VPStudio Do not use the arrows of your keyboard for this Connection You need to have the following to connect your VP FlowMate to the VPStudio software VPA 0000 102 Interface box kit Or make your own RS232 connection see appendix E Basic configuration The VP FlowMate probe is a spot measurement device and needs to know the inner pipe diameter to give read out of flow in Therefore you have to configure the VPFlowMate probe with this diameter The VP FlowMate in line is already programmed with this diameter and can be used directly Advanced configuration There are also advanced configuration possibilities for your VPFlowMate set 4 20mA VP FlowMate probe only
24. ht damage the sensor tube VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 13 1 Insert the 2 Keep the ball 3 Insert the 4 Mount the safety line Hook the compression fitting valve closed VPFlowMate probe safety line up in the ring of the in the welding tap Use Teflon tape or liquid sealant 5 Place a mark on the probe to identify the place where it is safe to close the ball valve when retrieving the VP FlowMate 6 Open the ball valve and slowly push the VPFlowMate probe completely in 8 Retrieve the probe half the pipe diameter Adjust the safety line and strap to keep the VPFlowMate in place Keep in mind to align the VPFlowMate with the flow direction VPFlowMate user manual VPFlowMate For extra safety you can add a luggage strap like for Suitcases 7 Push the probe in till it hits the bottom of the pipe Now place another mark on the probe 9 Gently tighten the compression fitting Do not over tighten to prevent damage to the probe Pull the probe to 10 Now your check if the compression fitting VPF lowMate probe is is tight enough installed rev 25 May 2011 14 Pipe diameter vs flow range Insertion mass flow meters can be used in various pipe sizes This is a great advantage as you can use one probe for many applications and installation is very easy VPInstruments recommends the VPFlowMate for usage in pipe diameters larger than 2 Flow meters are spot measurem
25. measurement errors because of the blockage effect The arrow on the VPFlowMate shows the flow direction Alignment by the eye is sufficient Determining the inner pipe diameter The inner diameter can be calculated by subtracting two times the wall thickness of the outer pipe diameter The pipe diameter is obtained by measuring the perimeter of the tube and dividing this by Pi 3 14 An ultrasonic thickness gauge can be used for exact measurement of the wall thickness VPInstruments can supply ultrasonic thickness gauge In de pressurized pipe the internal diameter can be measured using a calliper gauge I 0 5 0 Follow the next steps for installation of the VPFlowMate insertion probe in the pipeline SAFETY FIRST START WITH MOUNTING THE SAFETY LINE Insertion sensors can become dangerous projectiles The improper use of insertion probes under high pressure anything above ambient pressure is very dangerous Use a safety chain under operating conditions Please keep clear of the meter when the line is being pressurized Do not loosen the compression fitting when the safety line is not secured The VPFlowMate is mounted with a 1 2 inch compression fitting The probe is sealed with a Teflon ferrule instead of a stainless steel ferrule Teflon may become slippery The safety line will keep the sensor secure when it accidentally moves out of the compres sion fitting NEVER over tight the fitting because it mig
26. ment like valves Read out at Central Building Systems read out in existing equipment Read out via the monitoring software of VPInstruments VP Vision or AirVision The 4 20mA output is passive optical linear See the connection scheme VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 18 aeaa fe Tus ver Romon o mw umn o 1000 mu msee Current output 4 20 mA The 4 20mA output default is from 0 100 of the flow range The default settings for the different VPFlowMate models are For the VPFlowMate probe you can change the 4 20mA output You can change it to the unit m hr and you can set the maximum output 4 20mA setting The 4 20mA output default is from 0 100 of the flow range For the VPFlowMate probe only you can lower the maximum flow with VPStudio to better fit your application for better accuracy In appendix C we show some extra tricks that you can do with the 4 20 output 4 4 Using pulse output The VPFlowMate features low frequency pulse output which is compatible with NAMUR potential free relay outputs For the in line models the pulse size is fixed For the insertion probes the pulse size varies with the installation diameter see appendix D In VPStudio the pulse output size can be read out Use the cable with open wires apply power and connect the pulse e g to the Central Building System for further usage T
27. nstalling the VP FlowMate It is advised to install the VPF owMate probe of least at an angle of 15 upwards This is important to prevent the built up of water in or around the sensor or the connection tee Water will have effect on the measuring results If possible you can always choose a longer upstream length as these are minimum values The up and downstream lengths are used industry wide as guidelines and will never be a guarantee for obtaining the true value So always be careful and try to build up your own experience from practical measurements See also to the ISO 14511 2001 Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits Thermal mass flow meters international standard VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 11 Piping table General rule The VPFlowMate should be installed with at least 20 times the pipe diameter upstream and at least 5 times the pipe diameter downstream to avoid any distortion of the flow profile For some exceptions the upstream length needs to be longer or can be shorter Check the piping table below for your application Upstream object Description Minimal length Double elbow These objects cause swirl and unequal 40 D flow profiles Diameter change small gt gt big Diameter changes can be abrupt or sloped These changes may cause jet shaped flow profiles which result in a high reading 40 D Diameter change big gt gt small These objects have a positive
28. ptions Setting Units and choose the local setting units that you want 7 Local Setting Units Dialog Set units Open VPStudio Always plug in the RS232 converter first and then start up VPStudio When you open VPStudio for the first time a pop up appears SI Units and Imperial Units are both implemented in VPStudio The VPFlowMate works only with SI Units VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 21 5 2 Adding your VPFlowMate To read out the VP FlowMate and to configure the device you first have to create your VP FlowMate in the software Click right mouse button in the explorer field and click New device The Device properties window appears powe Toos Welcome to VPStudio Use the contest nghi click menu in fe Explorer to create mew or modify an exisse object Simply cick on a VPFlowScope obyect e the Explorer to contgure lick on fe konto expand possibilftes of e VPFlowScope object Device properties Device properties Connections Device Description Type Type Serial Port see connection tab to get your port number Baudrate Stopbits Parity Write in the Description field a name of your choosing VPFlowMate here Select VPFlowMate in the drop down menu of Type You have to define the right port number to which your VP FlowMate is connected to the PC Go to the Connections tab to see which port numbe
29. quirements Familiarize yourself with these laws to make sure that the product is installed correctly Always make sure that upstream length downstream length flow pressure temperature and humidity ranges are within specifications Precision instruments need maintenance Check your flow meter regularly and make sure it remains clean When polluted gently clean the sensor using demineralised water or a light cleaning solvent Precision instruments need regular re calibration The VPFlowMate and VP FlowScope are guaranteed for 24 months when used in clean filtered oil free and dry compressed air When any of these conditions is not met the re calibration interval may become shorter than 24 months VPInstruments offers service contracts which cover a one year re calibration firmware upgrades and minor repairs Not intended for fiscal metering or billing The VP F lowMate and VP FlowScope are not intended for fiscal metering as they can be shifted or turned during operation VPInstruments recommends using in line flow meters or a special welded fixture for these applications Laws on fiscal metering and billing may vary per country or state Do not overestimate the results The practical measurement uncertainty of an insertion probe is 5 Do not expect less than 5 measurement uncertainty from any insertion based measurement as this is physically impossible due to the nature of turbulent pipe flows Our products not
30. r correspond with the VPFlowMate Here you can see there is a device in COM port 10 Go back to the Device properties tab and type in 10 at port Keep the default Baudrate and other communication settings default Device properties Device properties Device properties Connections Device properties Connections E PESE E Ty Device Device Sensnr Status Description COMIO Unknown device Unknown g Device is turned off or baudRate wrong Unknown Description VPFlowMate VPFlowMate VPFlowScope Port see connection tab to get your port number Baudrate Stopbits Parity VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 22 Click OK to confirm The VP FlowMate is added in the explorer field Ele Options Teos Explorer Detats Com Port Nr COM10 PH Staus Instalator Device Information Specfications Sena number 3522524 Flow 0 150 mn sec Type Insertion probe Temperature 0 50 C Diameter N A mm Actual reading ________ 5 3 Status and Specifications In the Status tab you see the specifications of your VP FlowMate You can view for instance the serial number and the specifications like flow range In current settings you can see the pipe diameter and the flow unit that are currently configured including a view of the display with real time data In the right corner below you can see the connection status of your VP FlowMate This
31. racy Head out of VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 29 Outputs 85232 4 20mA isolated pulse isolated 12 24 VDC 10 96 Class 2 UL Power supply Power consumption 100mA Peak power at start up 500mA Connection type Multi pole connector M12 connector Approvals conformity CE EN 61326 1 EN 50082 1 UL CUL 14 AZ Industrial Control Equipment Range table VPFlowMate in line and Lite Model Qmin Qmax Qmin Qmax DN mm Process m yhr l min l min indicative connection NPT adapters available VPF R060 M050 D1 0 32 5 1000 0 5 BSP VPF R200 M100 D1 200 3333 1 BSP VPF RO1K M200 D1 1000 58 9 16666 2 VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 30 Appendix Mass flow and volume flow Definition of mass flow Mass flow rate is the mass of substance which passes through a given surface per unit time Its unit is mass divided by time This means kilogram per second in SI units and slug per second or pound per second in US customary units Mass flow rate can be calculated from the density of the substance the cross sectional area through which the substance is flowing and its velocity relative to the area of interest v A where Til mass flow rate density v velocity A flow area Definition of a Normal cubic meter A normal cubic meter is used to relate mass flow to a volumetric unit A normal cubic meter is the volume of 1 m of
32. rent connection possibilities of the VP FlowMate and their usage See appendix B for electrical information and CE and UL guidelines The VPFlowMate probe and in line provide RS232 4 20mA and pulse output The cable wiring connections shown here av 1 ov 7m _ wmm OX 4 Always use a proper power supply Refer to the specifications to make sure your power supply is 12 24 Volt Class 2 Wrong connection of the power supply may destroy the RS232 input of your laptop Never apply 12 24 Volt to any of the pins of the SUB D connector Connector lay out 1 White RX 2 Brown VDC 4 6 3 Green TX 4 Yellow 4 20 5 Green black pulse o 6 Orange pink pulse 7 Blue 4 20 mA o o 8 Red VDC 4 1 Plug and play connection possibility to PC The plug and play connection is connection via interface box to the power supply and via an RS232 cable to your computer VPA 0000 102 Interface box kit VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 17 Usage For connection to PC for configuration of your VP FlowMate The VPFlowMate probe needs to know the inner pipe diameter to calculate the flow The pipe diameter needs to be entered with the VPStudio software In the next chapter VPStudio is explained The VPFlowMate in line is already equipped with the inner pipe diameter and can be used directly For the VPFlowMate probe se
33. t the flow meter in m sec m hr Other configuration possibilities set 4 20mA for VPFlowMate probe only change reference conditions to match the output of the compressors in your installation and reset of the totalizer For stand alone read out in the display of mass flow and total consumption For short time measurements this option is very useful For permanent measurements we do not advice this option since the connection is not very solid Option real time read out in VPStudio Via the interface box you can read out the flow real time in VPStudio This extra option also enables real time logging of the data on your computer Check out the next chapter for this feature 4 2 Stand alone Usage Read out of flow and total consumption in the display 1 Directly connected to a power supply All you have to do is plug the power supply in the wall socket VPA 0000 100 2 Another option for stand alone is connection via cable with open wires and connecting the power to the wires This is a solid permanent connection EbP VPA 0000 005 For your convenience we can also supply the cable with interface box with screw terminals inside 4 3 Using 4 20mA output Use the cable with open wires apply power and connect the 4 20mA e g to the Central Building System for further usage The 4 20mA output is also available in the interface box or via the VPFlowTerminal option Usage Read out of flow Control of equip
34. ten the same for different applications or you might visit a site more than once Therefore we have implemented that you can save your settings so you can use the same settings for another VP FlowMate as well This will save you time in configuration Enter your configurations then press Save Settings Enter a name EEE PR and click OK Please specify a name For the YPFlowMate settings set Setting 1 To load your settings press Load Settings choose your saved setting and your settings appear in the installation tab Still press Program to configure the VPFlowMate with ad EMSettings these settin gs FlowMate Settings _ Date Modified Setting 1 7 29 2010 1 40 36 PM VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 24 5 5 Heal time data Click the in front of your VP FlowMate in the Explorer field to open the tree Click on Real time data to go to the graph Go with your mouse in the graph click right mouse button and Acquire to read in the real time data of your flow meter VPStudio File Ophons Toos Explorar Detafs Port Nr COMIO d Reatro data mn sec 900 00 400 00 200 00 The sample rate is fixed and is 1 sample sec every second a measurement is taken The graph in VPStudio is refreshed every 5 seconds Change graph Click right mouse button on the graphs to change the layout of graphs
35. the same time a report should be submitted to Van Putten Instruments BV PO BOX 151 2600 AD DELFT The Netherlands VPInstruments ships ExWorks VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 7 2 Product overview The VPFlowMate is available in two models VPFlowMate probe and VPFlowMate in line Both are explained briefly below This user manual covers the installation configuration and read out of both types For specifications on both types go to chapter 7 Usage The VPFlowMate probe is intended for usage in pipe diameters above 2 The in line flow meters are for usage in pipe diameters 2 and below VPFlowMate probe The VPFlowMate probe is an insertion mass flow meter The insertion probe is recommended for use for measurement in pipe diameters above 2 The VPFlowMate probe has the advantage that you can measure in different pipe diameters with the same device it only needs to know the inner pipe diameter for read out in e g m3n hr Another advantage is that you can insert the flow meter in pressurized piping by using a ball valve See chapter 3 for making installation points in pressurized conditions by hot tapping The VPFlowMate 15 available with and without display VPFlowMate in line The VPFlowMate in line is available in three types 0 5 1 and 2 The VPFlowMate in line has to be mounted in between the pipe You can customize your own flow meter by choosing the options n and outlet tubes
36. using a register Power to 4 20 mA 12 24 Volt 0 Volt 100 ohm 0 4 2 Volt 500 ohm 2 10 Volt VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 33 Appendix D Pulse output For VPFlowMate in line pulse is fixed EUER a E HN TEE size VPF VPF R060 M050 50 For VPFlowMate probe dependent on pipe size Pipe diameter Pulse size in m R150 _____8150 2 ___5 ___ O O O O O VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 34 Appendix Doit yourself 85232 wiring In this example a SUBCON connector of Phoenix Contact is used The pin number is placed on the terminal block If you use an ordinary SUB D connector you will find the pin numbers imprinted in the connector isolation material ordinary female sub D Phoenix Contact SUBCON Easy to use SUBCON SUB D connector www phoenixcontact com To Power supply 0 Volt brown 12 24 Volt red To VPFlowMate 0 Volt brown 12 24 Volt red mH RX White TX green Cable shielding metal VPFlowMate user manual rev 25 May 2011 35 Appendix Basic graphs in Excel Open your csv file with Excel 5 Microsoit Lecci vapbrberid excel ilic A J Date Time Flow m sec Pressure bar Temperature degC Totalizer 2007 07 23 13 01 46 38 6314 5 70385 45 5536 854852 2007 07 23 13 01 47 38 3287 5 70385 wig ASA hd 4 2007 07 23 13 01 48 38 231
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