PrimeProbe2 User Manual
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1. Remote For the remote version the converter connects to the sensor by a cable This unit can be battery or externally powered PrimeProbe2 Length Dimensions Model Insertion Length Overall Length Overall Length Use in Pipe Compact Remote Sizes Size 1 11 8 inches 29 0 inches 30 2 inches lt 23 6 inches 300 mm 737 mm 767 mm 600 mm Size 2 19 7 inches 36 9 inches 38 1 inches lt 39 4 inches 500 mm 937 mm 967 mm 1000 mm Size 3 27 6 inches 44 8 inches 45 9 inches lt 55 1 inches 700 mm 1137 mm 1167 mm 1400 mm Size 4 39 4 inches 56 6 inches 57 8 inches lt 78 7 inches 1000 mm 1437 mm 1467 mm 2000 mm Assumes operation on the centerline of the pipe PrimeProbe2 User Manual Parameter Pipe Sizes Measurement Range Accuracy Point Velocity Flow Repeatability Flow Determination Measurement Sampling Minimum Fluid Conductivity Process Connection Pipeline Pressure Rating Sensor Material Body Material Electrode Materials Flow Temperature Safety Pressure Tapping Adjustment Method Protection Batteries Output Signal Units Connection Communications Technical Specifications Specification 3 2 to 315 0 inches 80 mm to 8000 mm at 1 8 pipe diameter insertion depth installation Bi directional from 0 03 to 16 40 feet per second 0 01 m s to 5 m s Maximum may be lower based on insertion length and pipe pos2. Menu Access System This section applies only to the remote PrimeProbe2 Navigate through the menu system using the keypad The following table describes the 6 key functions Short Press lt 1 Second e Increases the numeric value or parameter selected by the cursor e Goes to the previous item in the menu Long Press gt 1 Second e Decreases the numeric value or parameter selected by the cursor e Goes to the next item in the menu Short Press lt 1 Second e Moves the cursor to the right in an input field e Goes to the next item in the menu e Changes the display of the process data Long Press gt 1 Second e Moves the cursor to the left in an input field e Goes to the previous item in the menu Short press lt 1 Second e Enters edits the selected function e Enables the Main Menu for system configuration e Cancels the selected function in progress e elit el 3 Long Press gt 1 Second e Exits the current menu e Confirms enables the selected function e Enables Totalizer Reset Request Factory Presets The PrimeProbe2 comes from the factory with the following configuration e Dip switches in the OFF position e Access Code L2 00000 ADS recommends leaving for PrimeWorks programming 22 PrimeProbe2 User Manual With the access code set at 00000 the user has access to all levels of the Menu Access System without needing a password The parameters available dep
3. Converter Length 11 81 inches RXG814 001 300 mm Cable Length 16 feet 5 m PrimeProbe2 Remote Sensor Converter Length 19 69 inches RXG815 001 500 mm Cable Length 16 feet 5 m PrimeProbe2 Remote Sensor Converter Length 27 56 inches RXG816 001 700 mm Cable Length 16 feet 5 m PrimeProbe2 Remote Sensor Converter Length 39 37 inches RXG817 001 1000 mm Cable Length 16 feet 5 m PrimeProbe2 Remote Communications Cable RXG821 001 PrimeProbe2 Remote Output Cable to PrimeLog Logger RXG925 001 Gauging Rod 1 inch 25 mm BSP Connection Length 19 69 TXG101 3 001 inches 500 mm Gauging Rod 1 inch 25 mm BSP Connection Length 39 37 TXG101 6 001 inches 1000 mm 43 PrimeProbe2 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Battery Life The following table provides the battery life based on the sampling interval and number of batteries in use However whatever the results the maximum battery life is limited to 10 years Sampling Time Battery Life 1 Battery Battery Life N batteries seconds years years 1 0 7 0 7 N 2 1 3 1 3 N 5 2 1 2 1 N 10 2 7 2 7 N 15 3 0 3 0 N gt 30 5 5 0 N 44 PrimeProbe2 User Manual CHAPTER 6 Index Application I Battery 19 Battery Life 44 Communication Default Values 33 Compact 2 Connecting Mains Power 20 Connecting the Converte
4. POS 11 5 User pre settings saving LOAD USER PRES This function saves the current programming as user pre settings POS 11 6 Operation time HOURS XXXXXX This function allows the visualisation of the total operation hours of the converter POS 11 7 Set KS KS X XXXX Set KS These parameters give the possibility to change the calibration of the instrument without change the values of plate KA POS 11 8 Ignore calibration error Ign cal err ON OFF This function if ON ignore the calibration error during the switch on test Default setting OFF a the converter give alarm if present during the initial test J 37 PrimeProbe2 User Manual CHAPTER 3 Operation This section includes instructions on setting up the PrimeProbe2 using the PrimeWorks software 38 PrimeProbe2 User Manual Software Setup The PrimeProbe2 software is part of the PrimeWorks software application To access PrimeProbe2 launch the PrimeWorks software and select the PrimeProbe2 menu Two methods of software setup are available e Basic This option runs a wizard e Advanced This option allows the user to enter and change various parameters as required Setup Wizard Selecting the basic option displays the wizard screen The setup must be read from the PrimeProbe2 before changes can be made 1 Install the probe mechanically in the chosen position in the pipe 2 Wake up the probe from the menu 3 Choose the program
5. MENU 2 SCALES POS 2 1 2 2 Full scale n 1 2 FS1 2 dim7 S X XXXX Full scale value set for range N 1 2 There are four fields to fill in order to set this parameter from left to right 1 volume unit of measure 2 type of unit 3 time unit of measure and 4 numeric value The selection is made by positioning the cursor on the field to modify To change the type of unit of measure metric British or American mass or volume the cursor has to be positioned on the symbol field N 2 When the nominal diameter is set to zero it is possible to modify only the numeric field since the unit of measure stays at m sec The following tables show the units of measure available and the conversion factor by comparison with 1 dm and 1 kg The converter accepts any kind of combination of units of measure satisfying both the following conditions Numeric field value lt 99999 1s fSmax lt Numeric field value lt fSmax where fSma is the maximum full scale value corresponding to the sensor equal to a 10 m sec liquid speed The units of measure are shown as appear on the display The British and American units are diversified by using capital and small characters When a mass unit of measure is set the specific gravity function is automatically enabled by the system Please note that the temperature heavily affects the mass measure and therefore with certain liquids this may cause significant measure errors The units of measure of time m
6. appears on the display press Enter to confirm After completion the results from the test will appear on the display This test occurs every time the user turns on powers up the unit e Simulation Facilitates flow rate simulation This function is useful when testing external units connected to the PrimeProbe2 Toggle On Off to start stop this feature e Stand by Allows the user to place the PrimeProbe2 in standby mode when it will not be used for an extended period of time To activate this function press the Enter key When the Execute 29 PrimeProbe2 User Manual Internal Data message displays press Enter again The instrument will switch over to standby mode To re activate the PrimeProbe2 hold down any one of the three keys on the keyboard for more than 1 second In standby mode the PrimeProbe2 consumes about 50 mA of power L2 keycode Allows the user to set a Level 2 access code This code may range from 00001 to 65535 Block Level Allows the user to set a level from 0 to 3 Each level enables and disables certain functions Load fact Pres Allows the user to reset the factory default settings eliminating previous settings entered by the user Load user pres Allows the user to save the current settings as user pre settings in the Save user pres fields Hours Represents the total amount of time the PrimeProbe2 has been in operation The user cannot edit this field KS Represents a sensor calibration
7. e Equip mains power supply line with external protection for current overload i e fuse or automatic line breaker with limiting capacity of less than or equal to 3A 240V e Circuit breaker should be located within close proximity to the PrimeProbe converter 1 Shut off the mains power supply at the closest circuit breaker 2 Remove the back from the PrimeProbe Converter 3 Loosen the topmost gland on the side of the converter 4 Slide the mains cable through the gland and into the termination area of the converter 20 PrimeProbe2 User Manual 5 Connect the mains cable to the M3 terminal in the termination area of the converter 6 Allow a little bit of slack for all cables 1 e sensor power and digital and tighten all the cable glands on the outside of the PrimeProbe2 converter Tighten the glands by hand and then give them an extra turn using a crescent wrench 7 Replace the back cover onto the PrimeProbe2 converter After successful installing the sensor and connecting the converter to the PrimeProbe2 sensor configure the converter Program a PrimeProbe2 with an integrated converter using the PrimeWorks software on a PC laptop A PrimeProbe2 with a remote converter can be programmed using either the PrimeWorks software or the 3 key membrane keypad on the front of the converter Instructions on programming the PrimeProbe2 using PrimeWorks are at the end of this section 21 PrimeProbe2 User Manual
8. and 18 amp 19 output 2 Pulse Output Characteristics The pulse output has the following technical characteristics e Opto insulated output with floating collector and emitter terminals freely connectable e Maximum switching voltage 40Vdc PrimeProbe2 User Manual e Maximum switching current 10mA e Maximum switching frequency 32Hz e Insulation from other secondary circuits 500 Vdc Powering up the PrimeProbe2 Sensor Battery Mains The PrimeProbe2 Remote can receive power from either lithium non rechargeable batteries or mains power To avoid rapid depletion of the battery s the sampling rate is preset to 5 seconds refer to the E saving setting description in the Measure sub menu section beginning on page 26 The user can adjust this rate but this may sacrifice battery life Refer to the battery life specification Chapter 5 Battery Life on page 44 to determine the expected battery life for different sampling regimens ADS supplies 4 lithium batteries a single pack and a 3 pack of batteries When using mains power the PrimeProbe2 operates in continuous sampling mode The user may leave one lithium battery single pack installed under mains power to serve as a backup battery in the event of a mains failure If the mains power becomes unavailable the unit will automatically switch over to the backup battery as the power source Connecting the Battery Packs In battery mode the user can connect eith
9. and affixing the anti bounce chain where the pipe is completely full Install PrimeProbe II away from bends or fittings in the pipework Before opening the ball valve ensure that the two side screws are tightened and anti bounce chain is affixed PrimeProbe2 User Manual International Standard of Flow Measurement The following table has been reproduced with permission from ISO 7145 BS 1042 Section 2 2 1982 Complete copies are available from BSI Publications Linford Wood Milton Keynes MK14 6LE Type of Disturbance Minimum Upsiream Straight Length Upstream from the Cross For Measurement For Measurement Section of Measurement at the Point of on the Axis of the Mean Axial Conduit Velocity 90 degree elbow or a t bend 50 25 Several 90 degree coplanar 50 25 bends Several 90 degree non 80 50 coplanar bends Total angle convergent 18 to 30 10 36 degrees Total angle convergent 14 to 55 25 28 degrees Fully opened butterfly valve 45 25 Fully opened plug valve 30 15 Expressed in multiples of the diameter of the conduit PrimeProbe2 User Manual Mechanical Considerations for Sensor Installation Install the probe into the pipe through a pre drilled 1 inch 25 mm hole in the pipe using a 1 inch 25 mm Ball Valve included A 1 5 inch or 2 inch ball valve may be used with reducers Installing in plastic or AC asbestos cement pipes with smaller diameter
10. compact setup wizard 4 Select the required mode Loe Program PrimeProbe 2 Flow Profiling Survey Mode Permanent Installation E i Battery Status 5 Click on the Next button The second wizard screen displays EF PrimeProbe 2 Jog Program Internal Pipe Diameter 252 mm Sensor Insertion Point Centre Line v Energy Saving m Battery Status 39 PrimeProbe2 User Manual OI Enter the Internal Pipe Diameter and select the Sensor Insertion Point ADS recommends centerline Centre Line Q ADS recommends selecting the Energy Saving checkbox Leaving it unselected will cause the rapid depletion of the battery This option is available only when Permanent is selected on the first screen Click Next to go to the last wizard screen Enter the maximum flow value either by selecting a flow rate Manual or specifying a velocity Automatic This scales the output pulses deriving an FCAL value that will be programmed into the attached logger The maximum output from the PrimeProbe2 is 32Hz If the maximum flow for a site is unknown ADS recommends selecting Automatic and setting the velocity to 7 feet per second 2 m s Velocity is unlikely to exceed this value a PrimeProbe 2 Job Program Automatic Manual Max Flow 226 19 mh fa Max Velocity 2 Logger Type PimeLos m FP E 7 Battery Status 8 Click Program to display the FCAL value This is the va
11. expressed in milliseconds and has to be between 0 4 and 9999 99 POS 2 8 2 9 Minimum maximum value for input 4 20mA I IS bar XXX XX Setting the minimum maximum value for external device with 4 20mA output There are four fields to fill in to set this parameter from left to right 1 unit of measure 2 type of unit of measure and 3 sign 4 numeric value The selection is performed positioning the cursor on the field to modify To change the type of unit of measure pressure temperature or percentage of f s just position the cursor on the blank space between the unit of measure and the numeric value This functions is active only with additional module 34 PrimeProbe2 User Manual Available units of mass and volume E 5 in Cubic inch cm Cubic centimetre Gal American gallon Oz Ounce ml Millilitre GAL British gallon Lb Pound Lite fe Cubic foot Ton short tons dai pi dedmetre Bbl Standard barrel hl Hectolitre EBL i banel G Gram yd Cubic yard K Kilogram m Cubic metre kgl KAmerican gallon T r KGL KBritish gallon MENU 3 MEASURE POS 3 1 Time constant T COST sXXXX X Time constant set This parameter affects the integrating filter making the instrument response quicker or slower depend to the set value A higher value corresponds to a more stable but slower measure a smaller value
12. in full pipes The converter performs flow calculations based on full pipe Before opening the valve to insert the PrimeProbe2 make sure the safety mechanism is engaged Some pipes are under considerable pressure Failure to lock down the probe could allow pressure to force the sensor upward like a projectile potentially causing injury to the installer Although it is not always necessary to install the sensor at the 2 o clock position on the pipe it is always necessary to install the probe at a 90 angle to the length of the pipe The PrimeProbe2 configured with a remote converter can receive power from an AC mains supply When using AC power terminal connections with the mains supply should be made only by qualified technicians familiar with all current procedures and local codes Connection to mains power should always occur through a RCD residual current device and should be the last step in the installation process PrimeProbe2 User Manual r m Installation Do s and Don ts For installations on For installations on vertical pipes it is vertical pipes it is recommended that recommended that flow is not flow should always descending be going upward Do not install PrimeProbe II at 8 Install PrimeProbe II locations where km renten only at locations pipes may only be za partially full Avoid installations near bends or hydraulic disturbances Do not open the ball valve before tightening the two side screws
13. measure Pressing the right arrow for I second will confirm the changes to the units of measure Next use the right arrow to move to the numerical values and use the up arrow to scroll through each location 0 9 Pressing the up arrow for more than a second will confirm the numerical selection and move the cursor to the right e Imp2 Represents the pulse value for channel 2 Configure it in the same manner as Imp2 For ADS data loggers keep this value the same as IMP1 e Tpul1 Represents the duration of the pulse generated on Channel 1 This parameter is measured in milliseconds ms and must be between 16 and 9999 99 ms Use the up arrow and the right arrow to set these values The value should be 16 ms for a PrimeLog Note The user must determine whether the duration of the pulse is compatible with the external device to which it is connected 25 PrimeProbe2 User Manual Measure Alarms Tpul2 Represents the duration of the pulse generated on Channel 2 Set up the same way as Tpull Note Setting the Imp1 Imp2 and Tpull Tpul2 incorrectly may result in sending erroneous signals to the external device Tconst s Effects the response time between the measured value and the displayed output value Cut off Represents the low flow threshold Its nominal value is a percentage of Full Scale set for Fs1 in the Scales sub menu When the flow rate drops below this value the flow is assumed to be zero and totalizers a
14. the factory ADS delivers the remote PrimeProbe2 with the sensor cables terminated and potted at the sensor end Therefore no further user intervention at the sensor terminal box should be necessary However ADS has intentionally left the converter end of the cables loose allowing the user to cut the sensor cables length to accommodate the application ADS does not recommend extending the cables because each cable has a separate screen i _ SH sd ab lt _ iih SCREEN vi Alp B 1 VY N mA c016 Nf3 B2 Connect the converter to the sensor in the following way 1 Loosen the two lowest cable glands on the side of the converter Warning Be sure that power is not connected to the converter 2 Remove the back panel from the converter PrimeProbe2 User Manual Terminals for A C power supply Dip Switch to select battery power on start up Socket for PrimeProbe to PC communication LED flashing Indicator Sequence description described later in this manual Dip Switch to enable Block Level security 3 Insert the two sensor cables through the cable glands into the termination area of the converter 4 With the back removed and the terminals exposed terminate the appropriate wires at the numbered terminals Brown Blue Earth RXG 341 5 To use the pulse output of the PrimeProbe2 connect the appropriate digital output cable to terminals 16 amp 17 output 1
15. 1 second the key N B the enable of flow rate simulation disable the contrast regulation POS 10 4 Stand by of meter STAND BY Enable the stand by of the meter To activate this function after select it press the key J and at the request Execute press the key to activate the stand by of the instrument any other key to delete the operation To reactivate the instrument is enough press any key of the keyboard The consumption of the instrument in stand by is about 50 pA NOTE we recommend to enable this function when the meter will be off for long term J 36 PrimeProbe2 User Manual MENU 11 INTERNAL DATA POS 11 1 Level 2 access code set L2 KEYCODE XXXXX Level 2 access code enter This code is programmable by the user within the range 00001 65535 Setting such a value at 22222 the access code for levels lower than level 3 is disabled see pag 18 POS 11 2 Block level BLOCK LEVEL X Block level function can be set from 0 to 3 Every level enables and disables specific functions see pag 23 N B the block levels are enabled only if the dip switches on the back of converter are on POS 11 3 Factory pre set data loading LOAD FACT PRES Re set the default factory data Any previous programming is cancelled getting back to the manufacturer s standard values POS 11 4 User pre settings loading LOAD USER PRES This function recalls the values saved from the user
16. ADS PrimeProbe 2 User Manual October 2009 QR 775016 AO Water Loss Control Products Primayer ADS LLC 4940 Research Drive Huntsville Alabama 35805 Telephone 1 800 430 3366 Fax 1 800 430 6633 www adsenv com PrimeProbe2 User Manual Copyright 2009 ADS LLC All rights reserved ADS is a registered trademark of ADS LLC PrimeProbe PrimeLog and PrimeWorks are registered trademarks of Primayer Limited All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Notice of Proprietary Information The information contained herein represents the latest information available at the time of publication ADS reserves the right to make any changes or modifications to the content of this document without notice to reflect the latest changes to the equipment No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of ADS PrimeProbe2 User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction uusseaaanmuauasermumnnaisasivnniinn 1 System Components isic en e e a a E a aan et 2 COMPA teases ank en a A A R A N ESE 2 JELEO E RR 3 PrimeProbe2 Length Dimensions ornnnvnnvvanenvnrnvvnvnvnnnravennnenvnnvnrnvvrasene 3 Technical Specifications is 3s2ccccesesedssassaeesahedensasuanad csanacdete eli 4 Chapter 2 Installation cincihcticcsahlas sath atinesiteditnentudiseabiedineintniacweiedtinsinds 5 Minn Opn th Unit cos cies senses anasseatindaleg
17. Australian dollar GPB English pound CHF Swissfranc JPY Japanese yen J MENU 9 DATA LOGGER POS 9 1 Automatic data logging enable ACQUISITION ON OFF Enable data logging 8192 values in packets with flow rate partial volumes and input 4 20mA or pressure date and time of record POS 9 2 Data logging time interval set INTERV h X Sampling time interval for the data logging function and their printing The allowed values are 1 1 2 3 5 15 30 60 minutes only for Eeprom data logger POS 9 3 Date and time set DD MM YY hh mm Date and time set If the real time clock optional module is present then the time setting is kept also when the power supply is off otherwise it is frozen till the power supply is back For example if the power supply has been off for one hour when switched on the instrument will be one hour late The calendar is valid till year 2091 N B Date and time are visualized only if data logger is ON POS 9 4 Logged data display in RAM DISP DYN DATA Displaying of the data stored in the RAM memory of data logger This values are the last 512 sample shift register min time 1 s or to intervals according to the sampling time example 1 sampling every 15 s is possible scroll down the data stored p MENU 10 DIAGNOSTIC aS POS 10 1 Meter calibration CALIBRATION Enable the calibration of the meter With this function the measure doesn t
18. E P Calibr parameter in the Sensor sub menu Inputs Currently the PrimeProbe2 does not include ports for inputs However this device may support this capability sometime in the future Outputs The PrimeProbe2 comes preconfigured to provide both forward and reverse pulses through an ADS digital cable Therefore modifying the Outputs parameters in should not be necessary unless the application requires connection to a different device However following is a brief description of the menu options e Outi Represents the menu for setting the output functions of Output 1 The following table lists the available functions OFF Disabled 1 IMP Pulse on N 1 for forward flow 1 IMP Pulse on N1 for reverse flow 1 IMP Pulse on N 1 for Net flow 2 IMP Pulse on N 2 for forward flow 2 IMP Pulse on N 2 for reverse flow 27 PrimeProbe2 User Manual 2 IMP Pulse on N 2 for net flow Sign Flow direction output Range Range Indication output Max Al Flow exceeds Maximum Threshold Max Al Flow exceeds Minimum Threshold Max Flow exceeds Net threshold Min Al Flow below Minimum Threshold Min Al Flow below Minimum threshold Min Al Flow below net threshold P pipe Empty Pipe alarm e Out2 Is set to the output functions of Out2 and is configured using the same procedures as Out Communications Display Besides the integrated ke
19. EE salle a R 32 Entry Definitions seira e a ee ea EAP ERE 333 Chapter 3 Operation wueumvmnsssessseirurvmsnmnnnna avanse kvad 38 SoftWare SEP vade eden ee 39 PrimeProbe2 User Manual Setup Wzarduusgsmapusuessarasreamaseaniausdeddadt 39 Chapter 4 Part Numbers annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 41 PrimeProbe2 Compact Part Numbers oornrnnnrnrnnernrrvnnvrrnernrrvennrrvernrsvennn 42 PrimeProbe2 Remote Part Numbers rerrrrnnnnrnrrnnnnrvvrrrnnrvvnrrnsnnrnrrrrnnrnsernn 43 Chapter 5 Battery Life rnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnn 44 Chapter 6 IndeX suavvarmausmaammsvaummammeanemn vn 45 CHAPTER 1 Introduction The PrimeProbe 2 flow meter measures flow rate in closed pipes with clean water having a conductivity greater than 5 microsiemens It is not suitable for measuring wastewater gases petroleum or other fluids with low conductivity PrimeProbe2 User Manual System Components Note Please be careful when removing the PrimeProbe2 product from its original container Fully inspect the equipment for damage If damage exists notify the carrier and ADS immediately The system consists of two primary components the insertion type sensor and the converter Two types of PrimeProbe2 are available e Compact e Remote Compact For the compact version the converter is integrated into the sensor This version is battery powered PrimeProbe2 User Manual
20. F Reset of totalizer by key board N B The reset of the totaliz may be done from the function listed upon pushing the key and the key The reset of partial totalizer currency may be done also from the visualization pages at page 12 like this Push the key Set the L2 CODE if request and then push the key 9 At the question RESET TOTALIZ Push the key F to proceed with the zeroing Push any other key to cancel this operation POS 8 9 Enable conversion currency CURRENCY ON OFF This function shows the values of the partial totalizators converts in the selected unit of currency POS 8 10 Decimal currency CURR DECIM X This function allows the choice of the numbers of decimals to use for the visualization of the numerical value converted in the currency The allows values are from 0 to 3 The function is active only if the currency function is enabled POS 8 11 8 12 Conversion factor for flow rate totalizers EUR dm X Set the value of conversion currency for totalizers There are three fields for this parameter from left to right 1 monetary token 2 default personalized monetary token 3 conversion coefficient For the selection setting the cursor over the field to modify The mode set of monetary token could be two e choice of one of the 7 predetermined monetary tokens standard ISO 4217 REV81 EUR Eur USD USA dollar CAD Canadian dollar AUD
21. PrimeProbe2 on the centerline of the pipe 1 2 pipe or at the mean velocity point 1 8 or 7 8 pipe Centerline installation is the preferred method because it allows for a greater margin of error if installation does not occur exactly on the centerline Choose the 1 8 or 7 8 pipe mean velocity method only when the PrimeProbe2 is not long enough to reach the centerline or the flow velocity is excessive Use caution when using 7 8 insertion on larger diameter pipes because excessive velocity can bend the instrument Push handle Optional side screw Jacket 1 fl PrimeProbe2 User Manual Installation Procedure 1 Determine the appropriate Z value for the selected insertion depth and then secure the reference ring at that value Available Insertion Depths Insertion Z value 1 8D L X 8 1 8D 110 1 2D L X S 1 2D 110 7 8D L X S 7 8D 110 S pipe thickness D internal diameter of pipe X distance between outside top of pipe and top edge of ball valve Z distance between top edge of reference ring and bottom edge of converter box L see following table Insertion Length L 11 81 inches 300 mm 25 59 inches 650 mm 19 69 inches 500 mm 33 46 inches 850 mm 27 56 inches 700 mm 41 34 inches 1050 mm 39 37 inches 1000 mm 53 15 inches 1350 mm Caution Before continuing make sure the anti bounce chain is attached and
22. amage and make sure both the sensor and the converter are properly grounded 24 PrimeProbe2 User Manual Scales Unlike many conventional measurement instruments the PrimeProbe2 has two ranges N 1 and N 2 Fs2 is more likely to be used with 4 20mA outputs but one of the outputs must be configured to indicate a change in range The Scales menu includes the following parameters e Fs1 Represents the Full Scale value for Range N 1 e Fs2 Represents the Full Scale value for Range N 2 For normal operation select Fs1 to be a value depending on the pipe size entered equivalent to a flow velocity of 16 feet per second 5 m s Note It is very important to select the appropriate values for Fs1 and Fs2 These numbers will be the basis for future parameters e g both Flow Cutoffs and Thresholds are described as a percentage of Full Scale e Tot MU_Represents the units of measure as well as the number of decimal places in the totalizers Change these parameters in the same way used to change any other parameter Position the cursor over the appropriate parameter press Enter and then use the up arrow to change the values e Imp1 Represents the pulse value of channel 1 the volume of each pulse Complete three fields for IMP1 Q Unit of Measurement Q Type of Unit Q Numeric Value Use the right arrow to position the cursor between the units of measurement and the numerical value and then use the up arrow to change the units of
23. ay be chosen among the following values second m minute h hour d day POS 2 3 Unit of measure and number of decimal totaliz tot UM dm gt X XXX Setting the unit of measure and number of decimals for visualized the totalizer For set the unit of measure position the cursor on field of the actual unit of measure For set the type of unit position the cursor on the blank space between the unit of measure and the numeric value For set the number of decimal totaliz position the cursor on numeric field and choose one of the possible combinations 1000 01 00 001 0 00001 POS 2 4 2 5 Pulse value channel 1 and unit of totaliz IMP1 2 dm3X XXXXX Setting of the pulse volume corresponding to channel 1 2 and of the totalizers measure units There are three fields to fill in to set this parameter from left to right 1 measure unit 2 unit type and 3 numeric value The selection is performed by positioning the cursor on the field to be modified To change the unit type metric British or American mass or volume just position the cursor on the blank space between the measure unit and the numeric value When the nominal diameter is set to zero it is possible to modify only the numeric field since the measure unit stays at meter m or feet ft The possible measure units are those above described POS 2 6 2 7 Pulse duration channel 1 TPUL1 2 msXXXX XX Setting of the duration of the pulse generated on channel 1 Its value is
24. e insertion depth 2 for 7 8 pipe insertion depth The probe stores values of F and F KL and KL Represent factory parameters and require no user intervention E P Detection Represents the function that enables disables the Empty Pipe Detection feature The setting toggles between On and OFF If it is set to ON when the converter detects the pipe is empty the following occurs Q EMPTY PIPE displays on the screen U The flow rate indicator drops to zero Q The totalizers stop advancing Q An alarm is sent to either OUT1 or OUT2 as configured E P Calibration Enables the automatic calibration procedure for the Empty Pipe Detection feature Please note that the E P Detection function should remain OFF until this calibration is performed Autozero Cal Initiates the automatic zero calibration function Please note that this function must be performed at startup or when the pipe has been empty for a long period of time To perform this function the pipe must be completely full and exhibit no movement of flow Even small movements in the flow can cause inaccuracies Perform the following to proceed with this function With the cursor on Autozero Cal press the up arrow for more than one second and then release Verify that the flow rate drops to and stabilizes at zero If it does then repeat this procedure If the flow rate does not stabilize at around zero clean the probe tip Ifa problem still occurs check for cable d
25. end on the dip switches inside the converter When first powered ON the display will show the Quick Start Screen Press the key on the keypad Scroll through the Quick Start Options until reaching the Main Menu The sequence occurs as follows QUICK START e Full Scale e Total Multiplier Units e Pulse 1 e Pulse 2 e Tpls 1 time of pulse e Tpls 2 e Language Main Menu The Main Menu contains the following 11 sub menus 1 Sensor 2 Scales 3 Measure 4 Alarms 5 Inputs 6 Outputs 7 Communication 8 Display 9 Data logger 10 Diagnostic 11 Internal Data Many of the sub menus have been preset at the factory and therefore require no user input Sensor e ND mm Represents the internal pipe bore diameter of the pipe in which the PrimeProbe2 will be inserted Using the keypad insert the pipe ID at this position 23 PrimeProbe2 User Manual KA Represents the calibration data of the sensor This is set at the factory and also is available on the nameplate Changing this parameter will invalidate the calibration S model Represents the sensor model and is set at the factory Verify that the numbers here are the same as the first two characters of the serial number on the sensor Do not change these numbers Ins Position Represents the depth at which the PrimeProbe2 will be inserted Use the following numbers to indicate the insertion position 0 for 1 8 pipe insertion depth 1 for pip
26. er lithium battery or 4 lithium batteries One battery can serve as either the sole power source or the backup power supply to a mains powered unit Using 4 batteries can provide up to a 10 year battery life Refer to the Battery Life table in Chapter 5 Battery Life on page 44 To activate the batteries as the main power source first activate the applicable dip switch In the Off mode the PrimeProbe2 will not use the battery pack connected to that terminal In the ON mode the PrimeProbe2 will use the battery pack as the main source of power With the batteries connected and no mains power turning the dip switch to ON will power up the converter similar to an On Off switch PrimeProbe2 User Manual 3 battery pack Single battery pack Connector 2 for 3 pack Connector 1 for single pack On Off Switch for battery pack 2 On Off Switch for battery pack 1 Note With the battery packs connected and the dip switches ON the PrimeProbe2 is now functional The next step is to configure the converter corresponding to the specific application Connecting Mains Power Important Precautions to Consider Before Connecting to Mains Power e Only qualified technicians with appropriate knowledge of local codes and practices should make connections to mains power e Verify the mains voltage falls within the limits stated on the tag plate e Use appropriate fireproof wire and connectors in accordance with local code
27. factor and should not be changed under any circumstances 30 PrimeProbe2 User Manual Converter Functions This section shows the functions and descriptions of the PrimeProbe2 settings The entries in blue represent advanced entries used in the PrimeWorks software Insert ND of sensor 0 3000 Calibration data of sensor visualized on sensor s label Sensors model Enter the first two characters of the serial number of the sensor Position for insertion sensors 0 1 8DN 1 1 2DN 2 7 8DN Factory parameter Enables the empty pipe detection feature Enables the automatic calibration procedure of the empty pipe detection Enables the automatic zero calibration system Reset the preceding function 2 1 Full scale value set for range N 1 2 2 Full scale value set for range N 2 2 3 Unit of measure and number of decimal totalizes 2 4 Pulse value on channel 1 2 5 Pulse value on channel 2 2 6 Duration of the pulse generated on channel 1 2 7 Duration of the pulse generated on channel 2 3 1 Time constant 3 2 Low flow zero threshold 0 25 of full scale value 3 3 Enable every hour an internal cycle of calibration The measure it s stopped for 8 15 sec 3 4 Automatic change of scale 3 5 Energy saving 3 6 Interval of time among a measure 3A 1 Maximum value alarm set for direct flow rate 2 Maximum value alarm set for reverse flow rate 3 M
28. for reverse totalizer Automatic data logger enable Interval time for the data logging function 1 2 3 5 15 30 60 minutes Date and time set Display dynamic data Displaying of the data stored in the data logger Displaying of the last 64 alarms stored in the data logger Visualization function of minimum and maximum peak of flow rate Logged dynamic data cancel function Logged data cancel function Reset all alarm events Reset all minimum and maximum peak of flow rate stored Enable the calibration of the converter Converter auto test Flow rate simulation enabling Stand by function Level 2 access code enter Block level function can be set from 0 to 3 Load factory data pre set Load user data saved Save user data Visualisation of the total operation hours of the converter function not editable Ks Coefficient Default Values This section details the default values Sensor ND 200 mm 7 87 inches Ins Position 0 Scales FS1 m3 h 342 32 PrimeProbe2 User Manual Tot MU m3 1 0000 Impl m3 0 01 e 10 I sec Imp2 m3 0 01 e 10 I sec Tpull s 0 016 Tpul2 s 0 016 Measure Tconst s 45 Step through 50 Outputs Out Imp1 Out2 Imp2 Communication IF2 HTP Display Quick Start On Net Total On Entry Definitions iP MENU 1 SENSOR POS 1 7 empty pipe calibration This function enables disables the automatic ca
29. giia n in i aias 6 Compact Version units acquired since June 2008 6 Compact Version units acquired prior to June 2008 ernrrrornrrvennrre 6 Remote Version nustsdrusterd gade sea N a a ea a 6 TE SES 7 Installation and Operational Considerations 0 0 0 0 eeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 International Standard of Flow Measurement c ceeseceesseeeeeteeees 10 Mechanical Considerations for Sensor Installation nrrrrrrnnrvrnrrrnnnrnrenrn 11 Plastic or AC Pipes Fitting Gate Valve rrrrrrnnnrnornrnrnnrrvnnnrrvernrrvernr 11 Steel Pipes Fitting Gate VaNeyunsgdlnsedvneiheskttkesded 11 Measuring the Internal Diameter of the Pipe srrnrrnrrvnorrrnnrnrrvernrrvernrrvernr 12 Pipe TMICKMESS Gils ccs ies a5 da cagses y seder eaa eana 12 G ging Rod 2 scivegesivesscocstaleceacceasaviesisdiendoaspooaaea K E S EE 12 Installing the Prime Probe a ioa ninitik a egeo t 14 Installation Procedure esnin anan 15 Grounding the Sensor and the Converter ssasnnnnanvnnnnvnnnvanvvrnsnvnnvnenenn 15 Flow Directions tanien E TR 16 Connecting the Converter to the Sensor rrrrrrrrrrnnrrrrverrrrnerrrrnernrreernrsvern 17 Pulse Output Characteristics vaart AES 18 Powering up the PrimeProbe2 Sensor rrrarnnrvnrnrrvnrrrrnnnnrrvennrrvernrnvernn 19 Menu Access 22 F ctory Presets auunssaasmiasakned een kriterie 22 QUICK START einan nre aeo E EEE aoe 23 Man Ment slo 23 Converter Funcoms markede asteaasee 31 Default Vales EN
30. he software will initiate communications with the PrimeProbe2 to bring it out of Sleep mode The probe is now ready for use Compact Version units acquired prior to June 2008 1 Using the 5mm Allen key supplied by ADS remove the 4 screws securing the rear cover of the converter Locate the two small switches left of center of the circuit board and in front of the battery Place them in the LEFT position Replace the cover and the 4 screws and then tighten the screws with the Allen key securely and evenly Remote Version Using the 5mm Allen key supplied by ADS remove the 4 screws securing the rear cover of the converter Locate the two small switches immediately behind the communications jack socket Place these switches in the LEFT position Replace the cover and the 4 screws and then tighten the screws with the Allen key securely and evenly Note Tighten all the screws fully to prevent water ingress from occurring PrimeProbe2 User Manual Site Selection The PrimeProbe2 can be used on pipes with internal diameters from 3 15 to 314 96 inches 80 to 8000mm at 1 8 diameter insertion depth based on the insertion length of the selected probe The following table indicates the 4 different insertion lengths of the PrimeProbe2 and the pipe sizes in which they can operate The PrimeProbe2 can be located at one of three depth positions pipe diameter 1 8 pipe diameter or 7 8 pipe diameter Size of Pri
31. inimum value alarm set for direct flow rate 4 4 Minimum value alarm set for reverse flow rate 5 Hysteresis threshold set for the minimum and maximum flow rate alarms 6 Empty pipe detection threshold It s automatically set by the function 1 9 NG J I 1 Output 1 functions 2 Output 2 functions Be Choice of the communication protocol for the IF2 device Address value of converter range 0 255 Speed of the RS232 output possible choices 2400 9600 19200 38400 bps Choice of the communication protocol for the RS232 port Wireless function see specific manual 31 PrimeProbe2 User Manual 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 5 8 6 8 7 8 8 8 9 Choice of the language E English I italian F French S Spanish Total direct positive flow totalise reset from keyboard Partial direct positive flow totalise reset from keyboard Total reverse negative flow totalise reset enable from keyboard Partial reverse negative flow totalise reset enable from keyboard Time for switch off display shown with function 3 7 enabled Visualization of Quick start menu Enable the page of net totalizer difference between direct and reverse Visualizes the values of the partial totalise in the unit of selected currency 8 10 Choice of the numbers of decimals for the visualization currency value From 0 to 3 8 11 Value of conversion currency for direct totalizer 8 12 Value of conversion currency
32. interrupted but start a cycle calibration of the input circuit of the converter The activation of this function happens pressing the key during the visualization of the function Will be visualized the following question EXECUTE press the key lto proceed Press any other key to delete the operation POS 10 2 Autotest function enable SELF TEST Meter auto test function This function stops the normal functions of the meter and performs a complete test cycle on the measure input circuits and on the excitation generator To activate this function after select it push key_ at the question EXECUTE push the key for start autotest or any other key for delete operation The result of the test is shown on the display At the end of operation will have visualized one of visualization page This function is automatically performed when switching the device on POS 10 3 Flow rate simulation SIMULATION Flow rate simulation enabling With this function it is possible to generate an internal signal that simulates the flow rate allowing the outputs and all the connected instruments test After enabling it the flow rate simulation can be set by pushing for more 1 second the key gt from one of four visualization pages started by pushing the key after set it finished by pushing for more 1 second the key from visualization pages and then pushing for more
33. ition 0 0066 feet per second 2mm sec or 2 whichever is the greater Refer to ISO 7145 1982 0 5 of velocity Assumes fully developed flow profile ISO 7145 1982 reference Continuous or programmable from 1 to 90 seconds 5uS cm 1 inch 25 mm BSP British Standard Pipe 232 psi PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene S304 S316 32 to 176 F 0 to 80 C Probe fitted with anti bounce chain Female quick release connector 5 mm Allen key supplied by ADS fits all screws IP68 Type Lithium batteries Life lt 3 years depending on sampling period and usage Pulses proportional to velocity flow rate maximum frequency 32 Hz User selectable MIL spec connector USB PrimeProbe2 User Manual CHAPTER 2 Installation This chapter provides instructions on powering up the PrimeProbe2 determining the appropriate length and position for the insertion sensor selecting a suitable location for measurement and installing the PrimeProbe2 PrimeProbe2 User Manual Turning On the Unit ADS delivers the PrimeProbe2 in the OFF condition The user must turn it on before going to the first installation site as described in the following sections Compact Version units acquired since June 2008 1 2 Launch the PrimeWorks software Connect the PrimeProbe2 to the PC laptop running the software using the communications cable Select the PrimeProbe2 gt Shipping gt Wake up menu option T
34. libration procedure of the empty pipe detection function Before enabling this function the Empty Pipe test should be enabled first as above described Before performing this function the sensor has to be completely filled with the liquid so that both the lining and the electrodes are wetted The sensor has then to be emptied again the operation will have to be confirmed by pressing the and then you should press the key key POS 1 8 Autozero calibration press for more than one second the ke E P CALIBR or cancelled by pressing the key By this function the system sets the value of a parameter that could also be manually changed see function E P thr menu 4 ALARMS Enables disables the automatic zero calibration system It is necessary to perform this function at the first sensor installation or after a long period the sensor has been empty To perform the sensor it is absolutely necessary the sensor is full of liquid and that the liquid is perfectly still Even very small movement of the liquid may affect the result of this function and consequently the accuracy of the system Once you are sure the a m conditions are fulfilled AUTOZERO CAL will start one counter for 60s after that check if the zero is correct otherwise repeat the operation again Press to go out the function uy 33 PrimeProbe2 User Manual
35. lue that will be programmed into the connected logger When using an ADS PrimeLog make sure the logger is programmed with the sensor type PrimeProbe2 and this FCAL value 40 PrimeProbe2 User Manual CHAPTER 4 Part Numbers This chapter includes the part numbers for the compact and remote versions of the PrimeProbe2 41 PrimeProbe2 User Manual PrimeProbe2 Compact Part Numbers Part ADS Part Number PrimeProbe2 Compact Length 11 81 inches 300 mm RXG810 001 PrimeProbe2 Compact Length 19 69 inches 500 mm RXG811 001 PrimeProbe2 Compact Length 27 56 inches 700 mm RXG812 001 PrimeProbe2 Compact Length 39 37 inches 1000 mm RXG813 001 PrimeProbe2 Compact Communications Cable RXG820 001 PrimeProbe2 Compact Output Cable to PrimeLog Logger RXG921 001 PrimeProbe2 Compact Output Cable to Bare Wires for RXG826 001 connection to other devices Gauging Rod 1 inch 25 mm BSP Connection Length 19 69 TXG101 3 001 inches 500 mm Gauging Rod 1 inch 25 mm BSP Connection Length 39 37 TXG101 6 001 inches 1000 mm Transport Case 11 81 inch 300 mm Insertion Length RXG822 001 Transport Case 19 69 inch 500 mm Insertion Length RXG823 001 Transport Case 27 56 inch 700 mm Insertion Length RXG827 001 42 PrimeProbe2 User Manual PrimeProbe2 Remote Part Numbers Part ADS Part Number PrimeProbe2 Remote Sensor
36. manage the threshold alarms If the user chooses not to use the PrimeProbe2 s alarm capabilities the user must allocate one of the outputs typically OUT2 for this task The Alarm menu contains the following 26 PrimeProbe2 User Manual e Max Thr Represents the alarm setting for maximum forward flow When the flow rate exceeds this setting an alarm event will be generated Enter the value of this alarm as a percentage of Fs1 from 0 to 125 To disable the alarm set the percentage to zero e Max thr Represents the alarm setting for the maximum reverse flow Setup this parameter similar to Max Thr e Min thr Represents the alarm setting for the minimum threshold value for forward flow When the flow rate drops below this value an alarm will be generated Set this parameter at a value between 0 to 125 of Fs1 e Min thr Represents the alarm setting for the minimum threshold of reverse flow Configure this parameter in the same way as Min thr e Hyst Represents the Hysteresis threshold or dead zone for the Max Min thresholds Enter this threshold as a percentage of Fsl For example when the Hysteresis threshold is set at 10 the flow rate must drop above below the Min Max thresholds by more than 10 before generating an alarm All ADS data loggers included in the Water Loss Control Products family have the same feature e E p thr Represents the empty pipe threshold and is set automatically by the
37. meProbe2 Internal Diameters of Pipes at 1 8 Diameter Insertion Size of PrimeProbe2 Internal Diameters of Pipes at 1 2 Diameter Insertion Depth Depth 11 81 inches 3 15 to 78 74 inches 11 81 inches 3 15 to 23 62 inches 300 mm 80 to 2000 mm 300 mm 80mm to 600mm 19 69 inches 3 15 to 78 74 inches 19 69 inches 3 15 to 39 37 inches 500 mm 80 to 2000 mm 500 mm 80 to 1000 mm 27 56 inches 3 15 to 220 47 inches 27 56 inches 3 15 to 55 12 inches 700 mm 80 to 5600 mm 700 mm 80 to 1400 mm 39 37 inches 3 15 to 314 96 inches 39 37 inches 3 15 to 78 74 inches 1000 mm 80 to 8000 mm 1000 mm 80 to 2000 mm Before installing the PrimeProbe2 determine the direction of the flow in the pipe The PrimeProbe2 must be installed in the correct direction Using the symbols on the nameplate of the sensor to for reference the PrimeProbe2 is installed correctly when the flow in the pipe travels from to PrimeProbe2 User Manual Installation and Operational Considerations Install the sensor away from any bends in the pipe and hydraulic fittings disturbances For the best results install the sensor of the PrimeProbe2 at a location with at least 25 times the pipe diameter in distance of straight unrestricted pipe upstream of the sensor and 10 times the pipe diameter in distance of straight unrestricted pipe downstream of the sensor Operate the PrimeProbe2 only
38. nd output respond accordingly This value can be set from 0 to 25 of full scale AutoCal Represents the auto calibration feature and toggles between On and OFF When enabled the PrimeProbe2 performs an auto calibration cycle once every hour The procedure lasts from 9 to 15 seconds During this period the flow rate is frozen but not lost This means that during the autocal process the PrimeProbe2 registers the same flow rate as the last reading taken before the autocal process began Use auto calibration to remove temperature induced errors and at locations that experience large temperature variations Autorange Allows the PrimeProbe2 to switch automatically from the Fs1 to Fs2 range N 1 to N 2 This function is useful for pipes with large variations in flow rate Fs2 must be set at a greater value than Fs1 Toggle this feature On and Off Any external device connected to the PrimeProbe2 must acknowledge changes in range E saving Represents an energy saving feature and works in conjunction with the time constant The default setting is ON This allows for 5 second sampling intervals If turned off the probe will sample at 20Hz which may cause rapid battery depletion Use only when connected to a mains power source Typically PrimeProbe2 users will connect the instrument to an ADS data logger using both outputs one for forward flow one for reverse flow Under this configuration the data logger not the PrimeProbe will
39. r to the Sensor 17 Converter Functions 31 Default Values 32 Display Default Values 33 Flow Direction 16 Gauging Rod 12 Grounding the Sensor and the Converter 15 Important Precautions Before Connecting to Mains Power 20 Installation 5 14 Installation Considerations 8 Installation Procedure 15 International Standard of Flow Measurement 10 Introduction 1 Mains 19 MAS 22 Measure Default Values 33 Measuring the Internal Diameter of the Pipe 12 Mechanical Considerations 11 Menu Access System 22 Operation 38 Operational Considerations 8 Outputs Default Values 33 Part Numbers 41 Pipe Thickness Gauge 12 Plastic or AC pipes 11 Powering up the PrimeProbe2 Sensor 19 PrimeProbe2 Length Dimensions 3 Pulse Output Characteristics 18 Remote 3 Scales Default Values 32 Selecting a Site 7 Sensor Default Values 32 Software Setup 39 Specifications 4 Steel Pipes 11 System Components 2 Turning On the Unit 6 45
40. s and steel pipes with larger diameters requires different methods Plastic or AC Pipes Fitting Gate Valve Plastic or AC pipes require a gate valve however no welding is required to install the gate valve onto a 7 87 to 15 75 inch 200 to 400 mm diameter plastic or AC pipe Simply mount a saddle to the existing pipe tighten the lug nuts and connect the 1 57 inch 40 mm gate valve Note that a 1 57 inch 40 mm drill bit must be used when boring a hole in the pipe Do not install reducers if they will interfere with a protruding drill bit Steel Pipes Fitting Gate Valve To connect a gate valve to a large diameter steel pipe first weld a carbon steel boss directly to the pipe After welding the boss to the pipe and pressure testing the weld attach a 1 57 inch 40 mm gate valve Note A carbon steel boss cannot be welded effectively to a ductile iron pipe When using the PrimeProbe2 with ductile iron pipes use a pipe saddle PrimeProbe2 User Manual Measuring the Internal Diameter of the Pipe After successfully attaching the 1 inch 25 mm boss to the pipe it is critical to take an accurate measurement of the internal diameter of the pipe pipe ID This can be done using one of the following e Pipe thickness gauge e Tape measure e Gauging rod Pipe Thickness Gauge Use an Ultrasonic Pipe Thickness Gauge to measure the ID of the pipe in the following way 1 Measure the circumference of the pipe using a meas
41. secure 2 With PrimeProbe2 fully retracted screw the 1 inch sensor sleeve into the pipe Make sure the chain is at full extent 4 Slowly open the ball valve Make sure the valve is 100 open Slowly push the sensor through the open valve into the pipe until the reference ring touches the locking collar 6 Verify that the push handles of the PrimeProbe2 are in alignment with the pipe axis 2 degrees 7 Tighten the two side screws Grounding the Sensor and the Converter For accurate results both the sensor and the flow must be at the same potential To achieve this always connect both the sensor and the transmitter to ground Contact ADS concerning pipes with cathodic protection PrimeProbe2 User Manual Note Fluctuating flow rates usually are an indication of poor grounding Flow Direction Prior to completing installation confirm the direction of the flow in the pipe Using the nameplate as a reference flow direction is positive when the flow travels from to If the flow occurs in reverse following installation reverse the probe by rotating it 180 degrees Another option is to reverse the sign of the KA Factor refer to the Programming the Converter however ADS does not recommend this option PrimeProbe2 User Manual Connecting the Converter to the Sensor Note Only the remote version requires the user to connect the sensor to the converter the compact version is connected internally at
42. t 1 2 The functions are listed in the table below FUNCTION FOR OUTPUT 1 2 3 S ooooooo0o0oo0o0o000000000 OFF DISABLED 1 IMP PULSE ON CHANNEL 1 FOR POSITIVE FLOW RATE 1 IMP PULSE ON CHANNEL 1 FOR NEGATIVE FLOW RATE 1 IMP PULSE ON CHANNEL 1 FOR POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FLOW RATE 2 IMP PULSE ON CHANNEL 2 FOR POSITIVE FLOW RATE 2 IMP PULSE ON CHANNEL 2 FOR NEGATIVE FLOW RATE 2 IMP PULSE ON CHANNEL 2 FOR POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FLOW RATE SIGN FLOW DIRECTION OUTPUT ENERGISED RANGE RANGE INDICATION OUTPUT ENERGISED SCALE 2 MAX AL MAX DIRECT FLOW RATE OUTPUT BNERGISED AL OFF MAX AL MAX REVERSE FLOW RATE CUTPUT ENERGISED AL OFF MAX AL MAX DIRECT REVERSE FLOW RATE QUTPUT ENERGISED AL OFF MIN AL MIN DIRECT FLOW RATE QUTPUT ENERGISED AL OFF MIN AL MIN REVERSE FLOW RATE OUTPUT ENERGISED AL OFF MIN AL MIN DIRECT REVERSE FLOW RATE CUTPUT ENERGISED AL OFF MAX MIN MAX AND MIN FLOW RATE ALARM OUTPUT ENERGISED AL OFF EMPTY PIPE EMPTY PIPE ALARM OUTPUT ENERGISED FULL PIPE OVERFLOW QUT OF RANGE ALARM OUTPUT ENERGISED FLOW RATE OK HW ALARM CUMULATIVE ALARM OUT interrupt coils empty pipe meas error ENERG NO ALARMS EXT COMM ONLY AVAILABLE WITH DATA LOGGER MODULE k 35 PrimeProbe2 User Manual y MENU 8 DISPLAY POS 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 5 Reset totalizer T P RESET ON OF
43. that even though the display may be OFF the PrimeProbe is still in operation and measuring flow If the PrimeProbe2 will not be used for an extended period of time place the instrument in standby mode described in Stand by under Diagnostics e Quick Start Allows the user to toggle On or Off the Quick Start Menu e Net Total Allows the user to turn On or Off the display of Net Totals e Currency Activates the currency functions When activated a currency value appears on the display in place of the totalizers 1 e a monetary value appears that is equivalent to the totals This corresponds to the Partial Totalizers When the partial totalizers are reset the currency totalizers are also reset e Curr Decim Allows the user to select the number of decimal places in the Currency display Choose from 0 to 3 Data Logger PrimeProbe2 does not have an internal data logger Program the external data logger separately from the PrimeProbe2 using PrimeWorks software This menu exists for possible future functionality Diagnostics e Calibration Allows the user to calibrate the sensor Press the Enter key with the cursor on Calibration Execute will appear on the display Press Enter to confirm or any other key to cancel the operation e Self Test Allows the user to test all the functions of the PrimeProbe2 including all the input circuits and the excitation generator Initiate the test by pressing the Enter key When Execute
44. the opposite The most common values are from 1 to 5 seconds The value of this parameter has to be within the range from 0 integral filter disabled to 6000 0 seconds The following diagram shows the response of the instrument for a flow rate variation from 0 to 100 within the T time constant period POS 3 4 Automatic scale change enable AUTORANGE ON OFF Enables the automatic change of scale The meter may have two different working ranges in order to suit to the variable process conditions In order to get the best results out of this function it is important that range N 2 is bigger than N 1 When the flow rate increases and reaches the 100 of the full scale 1 then the meter automatically switches to scale 2 When the flow rate decreases again reaching a value on scale 2 equal to the 90 of full scale N 1 then the active scale is 1 again Allowed values for this parameter ON OFF N B the autorange doesn t allow using the manual change of range see pos 5 8 POS 3 5 Energy saving enable E SAVING ON OFF Enable automatic energy saving function This function IF ON ENABLES THE OPERATION OF THE METER IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERVALS OF FIXED TIME WITH THE FOLLOWING FUNCTION if OFF the measure is continuous at 10 Hz of frequency Allowed values for this parameter ON OFF MENU 6 OUTPUT N POS 6 1 6 2 Function corresponding to on off output 1 2 OUT 1 2 XXXXXX Choice of the function corresponding to digital Outpu
45. uring tape 2 Divide the measured circumference by 7 pi to obtain the outside diameter of the pipe 3 Use the ultrasonic pipe thickness gauge to measure the thickness of the pipe wall 4 Multiply the pipe thickness by 2 and subtract the result from the outside diameter Gauging Rod Use a gauging rod to measure the pipe ID in the following way 1 With the valve closed connect the gauging rod to the ball valve Make sure the measuring arm is aligned correctly with the pipe see step I in the following figure 2 Open the valve completely and lower the gauging rod until it touches the bottom of the pipe With the gauging rod touching the bottom of the pipe rotate the gauging rod 180 degrees and then lock down the upper measuring lip see step 2 3 Withdraw the gauging rod until it touches the top of the pipe wall With the gauging rod touching the top of the pipe wall lock down the lower measuring lip The distance between the two knife edges of the measuring lips is the internal diameter of the pipe see step 3 4 Rotate the gauging rod 180 degrees and withdraw the gauging rod the rest of the distance i e clearing the valve Close the ball valve completely Remove the gauging rod see step 4 PrimeProbe2 User Manual bul PrimeProbe2 User Manual Installing the PrimeProbe2 Once the boss valve is installed insert the PrimeProbe2 into the pipe To do this first determine whether to install the
46. ypad of the PrimeProbe2 with remote display only one other communication protocol exists This protocol ZF2 uses a PrimeProbe PC link cable USB for configuration The user can also configure the PrimeProbe2 using the PrimeWorks software with this protocol Set this parameter to HTP for PrimeWorks communication e Language Allows the user to select from among several languages for the PrimeProbe2 display E English Q I Italian Q F French Q S Spanish e T reset Allows the user to reset the Forward Totalizer using the keypad Simply press Enter and the Execute message will appear HOLD Enter again and a Done message will display e P reset Allows the user to reset the Partial fFrward totalizer Use the same procedure as described in T reset e T reset Allows the user to reset the Reverse Totalizer Use the same procedure as described in T reset e P reset Allows the user to reset the Partial Reverse Totalizer Use the same procedure as described in T reset e D Times Allows the user to set the amount of time since the keypad was last used before the display turns itself OFF Enter this value in seconds To turn the display back ON simply hold 28 PrimeProbe2 User Manual down any key on the keypad for more than I second After releasing the key characters will appear on the display Note When the display is on energy save mode goes off reducing battery life significantly Please keep in mind
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