FM900 Ultrasonic Open Channel Flowmeter
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1. 16 Chapter 4 Menu Guide c M 18 Application Menu Option 18 Rect Suppressed neee 21 Rect Contracted uuu kuu entend a ice ides 21 Cipolletti Weirs Trapezoidal Weirs 22 DIY Curve M 24 DIY Curve Special MN I M 24 QK H PWR Edersee eeen a Sea satus kau a a 25 Chapter 5 Digital Communication 41 Chapter 6 Maintenance III 42 Chapter 7 Menu Option Record 43 lt Appendix 1 gt Schematic Diagrams of Channels 442. 11 RELAY 2 OFF POINT 12 RELAY SIMULATION 29 wa u u so aGs siekx s ss Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual When the measured flow rate is above RELAY 2 On Point the device s RELAY 2 is turned on Theinitial value is the flow rate corresponding to 9096 of the maximum measurable flow rate gal m of the device set in 02 Setting range 0 00 Max Flow Rate Unit gal m 11 Relay2 Off Point Factory Set 8096 of the Max flow value set at option 02 Device Selection 09 RELAY 1 OFF POINT 10 RELAY 2 ON POINT 11 RELAY 2 OFF POINT O0 12 RELAY SIMULATION When the measured flow rate is below RELAY 2 Off Point the device s RELAY 2 is turned off Theinitial value is the flow rate corresponding to 8096 of the maximum measurable flow rate gal m of the device set in 02 Setting range 0 00 Max Flow Rate gal m Examples of RELAY ON OFF POINT Setting RELAY1 amp 2 can be used for generation of alarms low or high flow and control of water supply pump or drain pump Example 1 Use of RELAY 1 for control of water supply pump low flow alarm If RELAY 1 ON POINT is set at 100 00 gal m and OFF POINT is set at 200 00 gal m RELAY 1 is turned on when the flow rate is below 100 00 gal m If the water supply pump is turned on in this case
3. 9 45 1 r 7 28 2 36 5 04 FT I ri T m 4 21 L E 2 36 E um L L I L 5 71 0 6 8 38 Cable Entry There are 20 terminals for controller and 3 terminals for power board as follows Input amp Output Terminal Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Function Terminal Function Note SEN Connect to cable of sensor of RTX RED SEN Connect to shield cable of sensor of RTX BLUE NC Not Used mA Current output Output of 4mA 20mA in proportion to flow rate MAX 6000 mA Current output DIGITAL TX When using RS232C interface connection to RS232C s transmitter When using RS485 connection to Y DIGITAL RX When using RS232C interface connection to RS232C s receiver When using RS485 connection to Z DIGITAL GND Digital communication GND PULSE Pulse output at set intervals Normally at 5VDC switches to GND PULSE Pulse output NC Not Used NC Not Used RLY1 NO Relay 1 NO contact point On operation of ALARM 1 disconnection from RLY1 COM RLY1 COM Relay _1 COM contact point Common contact point RLY1 NC Relay 1 NC contact point When ALARM 1 is not in operation disconnection from RLIY1 COM RLY2 NO Relay 2 NO contact point On operation of Relay 2 disconnection from RLY2 COM RLY2 COM Relay 2 COM contact point Common
4. 19 DATA INTERVAL 20 DATA TRANSFER This is an option for setting the width for one pulse output according to the flow value set in No 18 The initial value is 10 sec Setting range 01 1 0 Unit sec 18 Pulse Value FactorySet 10 gal 17 PULSE PERIOD 18 PULSE VALUE gal 19 DATA INTERVAL 20 DATA TRANSFER This is an option for setting the flow value for output of one pulse Pulse output is applicable to total flow meter in pulse count type and this menu determines the flow rate for one pulse The initial value is 30 00 gal Minimum value of setting range is automatically limited against maximum measurable flow rate of the device H LE T Fn 33 gt r Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual 19 Data Interval FactorySet 60 mins 17 PULSE PERIOD 18 PULSE VALUE 19 DATA INTERVAL 20 DATA TRANSFER Period for storage of total flow data can be set The period for storage of data can be calculated as follows Min x 3 day In other words if 10 minutes are set data for about 30 days can be saved When 30 days have passed total flow data before 30 days are eliminated Only the current total flow data for 30 days are saved The initial value is 10 min Setting range 1 60 Unit
5. FLOMOTION FLOMOTION 900 Ultrasonic Open Channel Flowmeter USER S MANUAL JUNE 2009 2 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual FLOMOTION FLOMOTION 900 Ultrasonic Open Channel Flowmeter USER S MANUAL JUNE 2009 dTm Orass hm 3 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual COPYRIGHT Flomotion Systems Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form without the written permission of Flomotion Systems Inc WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Flomotion Systems guarantees for a period of 1 year from the date of delivery that it will either exchange or repair any part of this product returned to Flomotion Systems Inc If it is found to be defective in material or workmanship subject to the defect not being due to unfair wear and tear misuse modification or alteration accident misapplication or negligence DISCLAIMER Flomotion Systems neither gives nor implies any process guarantee for this product and shall have no liability in respect of any loss injury or damage whatsoever arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of this documentation but Flomotion Systems cannot
6. 1 min 20 Data Transfer Factory Set N A 17 DATA SAVE PERIOD 18 PULSE VALUE 19 PULSE PERIOD 20 DATA TRANSFER Place the cursor at this menu and push SET button Then data saved from the initial time to the present will be transferred according to RS 232 communication protocol BPS 9600 Parity Bit None Data Bit 8 Stop Bit 1 In the course of data transfer RS 232C Transfer and STOP DOWN are repeated If you want to stop data transfer push DOWN for 2 seconds completion of data transfer RS 232C Transfer END will be displayed if there are no previous data Push DOWN to go to other menu If there is any previous data Want Before Data and Yes SET No DOWN will be repeated Push SET button for 2 seconds and the remaining data will be dumped Push DOWN button to go to other menu In the course of DUMP RS 232C Transfer and STOP DOWN will be repeated If you want to stop it in the course of DUMP push DOWN button 34 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual 17 DATA SAVE PERIOD 18 PULSE VALUE 19 PULSE PERIOD 20 DATA TRANSFER Want Before Data 2001 01 10 14 01 2001 01 10 14 02 2001 01 10 14 03 2001 01 10 14 04 2001 01 10 14 05 2001 01 10 14 06 2001 01 10 14 07 2001 01 10 14 08 2001 01 10 14 09 2001 01 10 14 10 2001 01 10 14 11 2001 01 10 14 12 Memory restart
7. 4064 55gal 4064 84gal 4065 10gal 4065 39gal 4065 47gal 4065 76gal 4066 04gal 4066 33gal 4066 61 gal lt Example of Data Transfer displayed on PC gt Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 35 eee FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual 21 Blanking Factory Set 1 15 ft 21 BLANKING ft 22 TRANSMIT POWER 23 OUTPUT DAMPING 24 FAIL SAFE CURRENT In general the ultrasonic sensor cannot detect any object within a specific distance from the sensor The distance is about 0 82 1 3 ft for this product If a user increases this value false detection arising from an obstacle close to the sensor can be prevented Theinitial value is 1 3 ft Setting range 0 82 9 999 Unit ft 22 Transmit Power 21 BLANKING 22 TRANSMIT POWER 23 OUTPUT DAMPING 24 FAIL SAFE CURRENT This is an option for setting the ultrasonic sensor s output This menu adjusts the output and maintains optimal conditions under operating environments Set low TRANSMIT POWER if there are many obstacles around it Increase TRANSMIT POWER value for remote measurement or minimal foam bubbles arise on the water surface The initial value is set at 3 which is optimal setting under normal operating environments Setting range 1 5 3 6 ua sasn r aBss r s sc sJ ss Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com
8. 5 vx n M F n Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Chapter 1 Introduction About FLOMOTION 900 FLOMOTION 900 is an instrument that can be used both as ultrasonic open channel flow meter and level gauge The ultrasonic open channel flow meter measures the water level and calculates and displays accurate flow rate and total flow rate in a manner to measure the flow rate according to a flow level calculation method based on the principle that water level is specifically related to flow rate in the standardized open channel The ultrasonic flow meter employing non contact measurement method can be applicable to various fluids including corrosive fluid and has semi permanent life Data Logger function is built in this product enabling long term storage of various data such as level flow rate and total flow rate These data can be saved for up to 6 months This product can be applicable to the following open channels 1 Parshall Flumes 2 Suppressed Rectangular Weirs 3 Contracted Rectangular Weirs 4 V Notch Triangular Weirs 22 5 30 45 60 90 120 5 Cipolletti Weirs 6 Leopold Lagco Flumes 7 Palmer Bowlus Flumes In addition 10 point DIY CURVE and flow equation Q K H PWR are used to measure the flow rate in various open channels 6 eneen Flo
9. the water level is increased When the level reaches OFF POINT 200 00 gal m RELAY 1 becomes off and the pump stops Example 2 Use of RELAY 2 for control of water drain pump high flow alarm If RELAY 2 OFF POINT is set at 100 00 gal m and ON POINT is set at 200 00 gal m RELAY 2 is turned on when the flow rate is above 200 00 gal m If the water drain pump is turned on in this case the water level is decreased When the level reaches OFF POINT 100 00 gal m RELAY 2 becomes off and the pump stops 12 Relay Simulation Factory Set 20 00 gal m 09 RELAY 1 OFF POINT 10 RELAY 2 ON POINT 11 RELAY 2 OFF POINT 12 RELAY SIMULATION This is an option to check if RELAY is in normal operation after setting 08 09 10 and 11 items 30 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Place the cursor at this menu and push SET button Then the following screen will be displayed RELAY SIMULATION R1 ON O0 R1 OFF 00 R2 ON OO gal m R2 OFF O0 FR gal m R1 This shows flow rate values set in 08 09 10 and 11 Further virtual flow rates will flicker Use T or J to adjust those virtual values In this mode operational conditions of R1 and R2 can be checked When it is below R1 ON POINT RELAY 1 will be turned on
10. 1 A1 RELAY1 is ON 2 A2 RELAY2 is ON 3 SYSTEM OK System is normal 4 FAIL Failure to measure the flow rate 5 DT Flickered on normal measurement of water level meaning normal detection of reflected waves 6 D Echo detection is okay 7 S Searching Echo 8 LE Lostecho Failure to detect the reflected waves Button Functions 1 MODE Button Toconvert Operation Status Mode to Program Mode Push MODE button at Operation Status Mode and PASSWORD CHECK the first menu of Program Mode will be displayed Push SET button and Program Mode will be immediately shown AtProgram Mode push Up or Down button to move to other menu option Use MODE button to return to menu option after device parameter is selected 2 UP T and DOWN T Button 16 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Use this button to change the value of an option selected push of these buttons leads to increase by one Continuous push of these buttons results in continuous increase one by one A continuous push of this button results in changes of the number at tenth or hundredth figures If a specific menu option is not selected this button can be used to change menu options One push of this button results in return to the previous menu or next menu option 3 SET Button Use this button to save the value of an option 4 RUN Button Uset
11. LE 0 194ft LE 0 195ft LE 0 194ft LE 0 194ft LE 0 194ft LE 0 194ft LE 0 194ft LE 0 194ft LE 0 194ft FR Power on time LE 0 194ft RS 232C Dump END Want Before Data YES SET No DOWN 2001 01 10 13 44 2001 01 10 13 45 2001 01 10 13 46 2001 01 10 13 47 2001 01 10 13 47 2001 01 10 13 50 2001 01 10 13 51 2001 01 10 13 52 2001 01 10 13 53 2001 01 10 13 54 2001 01 10 13 55 2001 01 10 13 56 2001 01 10 13 56 2001 01 10 13 57 2001 01 10 13 58 2001 01 10 13 59 2001 01 10 14 00 2001 01 10 14 01 Power on time LE 0 196ft LE 0 195ft LE 0 197ft FR Power off time Power on time LE 0 197ft FR LE 0 197ft FR LE 0 194ft FR Mode setup time LE 0 194ft FR LE 0 194ft FR Mode setup time LE 0 194ft FR LE 0 194ft FR LE 0 194ft FR LE 0 194ft FR LE 0 194ft RS 232C Dump END Save time 01 min 17 14gal m 17 28gal m 17 14gal m 17 14gal m 17 14gal m 17 14gal m 17 14gal m 17 14gal m 17 14gal m Save min 17 14gal m Save time 01 min 17 41gal m 17 28gal m 17 55gal m Save time 01 min Save time 01 min 17 55gal m 17 55gal m 17 14gal m Save time 01 min 17 14gal m 17 14gal m Save time 01 min 17 14gal m 17 14gal m 17 14gal m 17 14gal m 17 14gal m 4066 90gal 4067 19gal 4067 47gal 4067 75gal 4068 04gal 4068 33gal 4068 62gal 4068 90gal 4069 19gal 4069 39gal 4063 44gal 4063 73gal 4064 01gal 4064 26gal
12. and A1 will be displayed When it is above R1 OFF POINT RELAY 1 will be turned off and A1 will disappear When it is above R1 ON POINT RELAY 2 will be turned on and A2 will be displayed When it is below R1 OFF POINT RELAY 2 will be turned off and A2 will disappear 13 Low Cut Value Factory Set 20 00 gal m 13 LOW CUT VALUE gal m 14 HIGH CUT VALUE 15 TIME 16 TOTALIZER This is an option to set minimum measurable flow rate Flow rates below this value will be treated as 0 The initial value is 0 00 gal m Setting range 0 00 Max Flow Rate gal m 14 High Cut Value 13 LOW CUT VALUE 14 HIGH CUT VALUE gal m 15 TIME 16 TOTALIZER 31 On n n W H W H Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual This is an option to set maximum measurable flow rate Flow rates above this value will be treated as the maximum flow rate or the enter value The initial value is maximum flow rate of the device gal m Setting range 0 00 Max Flow Rate gal m 15 Time Factory Set N A 13 LOW CUT VALUE 14 HIGH CUT VALUE 15 TIME FEB 24 2002 Fri 3 30 16 TOTALIZER SET Push SET button and the month date year day and hour minute will be displayed If you don t want to change the
13. contact point RLY1 HH NC Relay 2 NC contact point When Relay 2 is not in operation disconnection from Relay2 COM ERROR NO contact point ERROR NO On operation in ERROR situation disconnection from ER COM ERROR COM contact point ERROR COM On operation in ERROR situation disconnection from ER NO amp on its stop disconnection from ER NC ERROR NC contact point ERROR NC When not operated even in ERROR situation disconnection from ER COM GND L2 N AC power connection L1 AC power connection sEnmW mm rr ww 11 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Sensor Installation Min 1 148ft Less than 10ft In order to prevent malfunctions and assure accurate measurement installation should be conducted under consideration of the following points 1 There should be no disturbing objects within the range of 4 beam angle where the ultrasonic pulse moves 2 It should be installed at right angles to the water surface The sensor should be vertical to the floor 3 Input accurate bottom distance see 04 BOTTOM DISTANCE The sensor should be installed at a position of above maximum water level of the channel to be measured more than 1 148ft 12 d M Flomot
14. the cursor will go to No 8 Push MODE button to return to upper level menu option On selection of 2 DEVICE SELECTION menu the primary device and max flow rate value able to be measured will be automatically set When the primary device is changed during measurement the previously set values will be lost and values for menus No 7 8 9 11 14 will change to the corresponding primary device Parshall flumes Factory Set 1 1 Parshall Flumes Flume Selection 1 lin 6 1ft 11 5ft 2 2in T 1 5ft 12 oft 3 3in 8 2ft 13 8ft 4 6in 9 3ft 14 10ft 5 10 4ft 15 12ft Select Parshall Flumes and push SET button Then the menu for flume size selection will be displayed as shown in the above figure Use T or to select the appropriate size flume and push SET button to save the set value and return to main menu Setting range 1715 Unit 1 Measurable maximum height is automatically set Parshall Flume Max Height ft Parshall Flume Max Height ft 1 0 6ft 9 2 0ft 2 0 6ft 1 8 ft 2 5ft 3 1 5ft 10 ft 3 5ft 6 1 5ft 12 ft 4 5ft 20 A F f r Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Rect Suppressed Factory Set B 1 Factory Set D 1 Factory Set H 1ft 2 Rect Suppressed Crest Length 1 1ft 4 2 5ft 2 1 5ft 5 3ft 3 2ft
15. value push SET button again If you want to change the value push T or to change the month Push SET button again to change the date with use of or Continue to change the year day hour and minute 16 Totalizer Set 13 LOW CUT VALUE 14 HIGH CUT VALUE 15 TIME 16 TOTALIZER SET This is an option to set or reset the initial values of total flow and total time Place the cursor at this menu and push SET button Then the following screen will be displayed TOTALIZER 1 Total Flow Set 2 Total Time Set 32 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Total Flow Set Use or J to set the integral number of the initial value and push SET button to save value The decimal number flickers automatically Use or set the value and push SET button to save the value Setting range 0 00 999999999 99 Unit 0 01 gal Total Time Set After completion of setting in 16 1 push SET button and values in Total Time Set will flicker Use Vv to set total time and then push SET button to save the value and go to other menu Setting range 0 999999999 Unit 1 h Delete all data previously saved 17 Pulse Period FactorySet 10 sec 17 PULSE PERIOD 0 10 sec 18 PULSE VALUE
16. value and go to an option for input of flow rate at 1096 height Setting range 0 1 99999 9 gal m Use T or to increase or decrease the value and input the relevant flow rate value and then push SET button to save the flow rate value and go to an option for input of flow rate at 2096 height Setting range 0 1 99999 9 gal m In this way input the flow rate values corresponding to 3096 4096 50 6096 7096 8096 90 and 10096 After input of value for 100 with use of T or V button push SET button to go to 2 DEVICE SELECTION Push MODE button again to go to menu option Q K H PWR 2 Q K H PWR K Constant 1 234 KWR Constant 1 234 H Height ft Select 2 Q K H PWR and push SET button Then an option to input constants and PWR will be displayed as shown in the above figure Use T or J to input constant known or calculated and push SET button to save the value and go to an option for input of PWR Constant Setting range 0 001 9 999 In this way input PWR Constant with use of or button and push SET button to save the value and return to 2 DEVICE SELECTION Setting range 0 001 9 999 Push MODE button to return to main menu Rectangular Weir Factory Set 1 3 Rectangular Weirs Selection 1 1 Suppressed Weir 2 Contracted Weir Crest Length ft 1 234 25 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 90
17. 0 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Select 3 Rectangular Weirs and push SET button Then two options to select the type of rectangular weir Selection and Crest Length m will be displayed as shown in the above figure weir is the suppressed weir select 1 Suppressed Weir and push SET button Then move to the option for input of Crest Length ft In this way select 2 Contracted Weir and set the relevant Crest Length And push SET button to save the value and return to 2 DEVICE SELECTION Setting range 1 2 Push MODE button to return to menu option 3 Auto Zero Factory Set N A 01 PASSWORD CHANGE 02 DEVICE SELECTION 03 AUTO ZERO 04 BOTTOM DISTANCE This is an option for automatic detection of bottom distance from the sensor to the bottom or zero level flow point 04 BOTTOM DISTANCE is used for manual input of the distance from the sensor to the bottom or zero level flow point Place the cursor at this option and push SET button Then the following screen will be displayed 3 AUTO BOTTOM ZERO ADJUSTING 1 234 ft Auto SET SET No DOWN DT DT will flicker and the distance will appear When the distance is stabilized after damping time measurement response rate Auto SET SET No DOWN will be displayed If you want automatic setting of the measured value push SET button If not push DOWN button and select other menu NOTE It is important to conduct t
18. 6 4ft Select Rect Suppressed and push SET button Then the menu for selection of the rectangular weir will be displayed as shown in the above figure Use T or J to select the appropriate size and push SET button to save the set values and return to main menu option Setting range 1 10 Unit 1 Measurable maximum height is automatically set Rect Suppressed Max Height ft Rect Suppressed Max Height ft 1 ft oft 4 ft 2 0ft 1 5ft 75ft 5 ft 2 5ft 2 ft 1 0ft 6 ft 3 0ft 2 5 ft 1 25ft 8 ft 4 0ft 3 ft 1 5ft 10 ft 5 0ft Rect Contracted Factory Set 1 Factory Set D 1 Factory Set b 1 Factory Set 1ft 3 Rect Contracted Crest Length 1 1ft 2 1 5ft 4 2 5ft 7 3ft 7 bft 10 10ft Select Rect Contracted and push SET button Then the menu for selection of the rectangular weir will be displayed as shown in the above figure e Use T or v to select the appropriate size and push SET button to save the set values and return to main menu Setting range 1710 Unit 1 21 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual e Measurable maximum height is automatically set Rect Suppressed Max Height ft Rect Suppressed Max Height ft 1 ft oft 4 ft 2 0ft 1 5ft 75ft 5 ft 2 5ft 2 ft 1 0ft 6 ft 3 0ft 2 5 ft 1 25ft 8 ft 4 0ft 3 ft 1 5ft 10 ft 5 0ft V N
19. A output The set value determines maximum flow rate at 20mA current output The initial value is the maximum measurable flow rate gal m of the device set in 02 Setting range 0 00 Max Flow Rate Unit gal m 8 Relay1 On Point Factory Set 1096 of Max flow value set at option 02 Device Selection 05 MAX FLOW 06 4mA POINT 07 20mA POINT 08 RELAY 1 ON POINT gal m When the measured flow rate is below RELAY 1 On Point the device s RELAY 1 is turned on The initial value is the flow rate corresponding to 1096 of the maximum measurable flow rate gal m of the device set in 02 Setting range 0 00 Max Flow Rate Unit gal m 9 Relay1 Off Point Factory Set 2096 of Max flow value set at option 02 Device Selection 09 RELAY 1 OFF POINT O0 10 RELAY 2 ON POINT 11 RELAY 2 OFF POINT 12 RELAY SIMULATION When the measured flow rate is above RELAY 1 Off Point the device s RELAY 1 is turned off Theinitial value is the flow rate corresponding to 2096 of the maximum measurable flow rate gal m of the device set in 02 Setting range 0 00 Max Flow Rate Unit gal m 10 Relay2 On Point Factory Set 9096 of Max flow value set at option 02 Device Selection 09 RELAY 1 OFF POINT 10 RELAY 2 ON POINT gal m
20. FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual 23 Output Damping Factory Set 2 21 BLANKING 22 TRANSMIT POWER 23 OUTPUT DAMPING 24 FAIL SAFE CURRENT e This option determines the maximum rate at which the unit will respond to an increase decrease in level Setting Range 1 0 33ft min Slowest Response 2 1 64ft min 3 3 28ft min 4 32 8ft min Fastest Response 24 Fail Safe Current 21 BLANKING 22 TRANSMIT POWER 23 OUTPUT DAMPING 24 FAIL SAFE CURRENT 3 8mA This is an option for setting FAIL SAFE CURRENT If the reflected wave is not sufficiently received a specific current different from normal output current is generated to indicate the error 3 8 mA HOLD or 21mA is used for this purpose If measurement is not normally conducted FAIL SAFE CURRENT is generated after FAIL SAFE TIME f HOLD is set the flow under HOLD is totalized In the case of other settings totalization is not conducted The initial value is 3 8 mA Setting range 3 8 mA HOLD 21 mA Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual 25 Fail Safe Time Factory Set 120 sec 25 FAIL SAFE TIME sec 26 DETECT THRESHOLD 27 12mA OUTPUT 28 FLOW SWITCH This is an option for setting FAIL SAFE TIME If the reflected wave is not sufficiently received FAIL SAFE CURRENT output and ERROR relay operation are
21. Mounting NPT Weight 6 Ibs sensor controller Sensor Material Polypropylene Environmental IP Rating electronics housing NEMA 4X IP65 Controller Max amp Min temperature electronics 20 9C to 60 2C Controller 20 to 70 C Sensor RTX cable length 32 ft Standard Performance Resolution 04 in Range Flow rate 0 00gal min 999999 0 gal min Range Total flow 999999999 gal Range level 10 ft S100 75kHz Transducer Assy Beam Angle 4 at 3dB From the axis Response Time 500ms Displayed Value Flow rate Total flow Level graphic LCD 128X68 dot Temperature Compensation Fully compensated via integral temperature sensor over entire operational span Outputs Analogue Output 4 20mA into 6000 user adjustable Fault condition Alarm 3 8mA hold 21mA Setpoint Relay 3 SPDT Relays Relay capacity 5A 250VAC Communication Port 1 point RS 232C RS485 Pulse output 1 point open collector Normally at 5VDC switches to ground Programming On board programming via 5 tactile push button buttons Supply Power supply 90 260VAC Less than 15VA 50Hz 60Hz Applicable Channel Parshall Flumes 15 Sizes Contracted Rectangular Weirs Suppressed Rectangular Weirs Cipolletti Weirs 10 Sizes Leopold Lagco Flumes 10 Sizes Palmer Bowlus Flumes 10 Sizes V Notch Triangular Weirs 22 5 30 45 60 90 120 Special function 10 Point DIY CURVE Flow equation Q K H PWR 8 enen Flomot
22. Q K H PWR or 3 Rectangular Weir will be displayed as shown in the above figure This menu is used for measurement of flow rate regardless of the type of device 1 DIY Curve This option equally divides the known level based flow rate into 10 parts and measures the flow rate according to change of level 2 Q K H PWR This option inputs constant values and PWR to a exponentially changing device and measures the flow rate 3 Rectangular Weir This option selects Crest Length of all Rectangular Weirs in ft and measures the flow rate Use T or J to select the relevant special option and push SET button to save the set values and return to menu option Setting range 1 3 Unit 1 DIY Curve Special 1 10 POINT DIY CURVE 1 10 POINT DIY CURVE 5 0 1H 123456 0 6 0 2H 123456 0 gal m 7 0 3H 123456 0 gal m MAX HEIGHT 1 234ft 1 0 1H 123456 0 gal m 2 0 2H 123456 0 gal m 3 0 3H 1234560 gal m 4 0 4H 123456 0 gal m 8 0 4H 123456 0 9 0 4H 123456 0 gal m 10 0 4H 123456 0 gal m 24 g O a hw Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Select 1 DIY Curve and push SET button Then an option to input max height of 1 10 Point DIY Curve will be displayed as shown in the above figure Use T or V to input measurable maximum height of the installed device and push SET button to save the
23. be held liable for any errors TECHNICAL ENQUIRIES Please contact Flomotion Systems for technical support FLOMOTION SYSTEMS INC 165 Creekside Drive Suite 112 Buffalo New York 14228 U S A Tel 716 691 3941 Fax 716 691 1253 www FlomotionSystems com 4 W rr U Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 IntrfOdUetON aaa 6 Features of FEOMOTION 90Q 257 5 Su 7 Product Specification cate vandan end c rM A DE 8 2 ns 9 Power Supply Requirements 9 Dimensions a 9 Cable Entry C ecole 10 Sensor Installation 145 122 ees eal douces eddie Rub ute 12 Leopold 13 Chapter 3 How To Use FLOMOTION 900 15 Operating l aati eu s tasses e eeen addenda De eL DM EIE 15 Button FUNCHONS
24. d 27 S F Y Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual 5 MAX CHANGE VIEW 1 234m 123 4ft 1234567 8 9 gal h 123456 7 8 9 gal min Use J to change maximum acceptable height and the flow rate The initial value is the primary device maximum measurable height Max Head and flow rate 6 4mA Point Set Factory Set 0 00gpm 05 FLOW INDEX 06 4mA POINT gal m 07 20mA POINT 08 RELAY 1 ON POINT This is an option for setting the flow rate value corresponding to 4 mA output The set value determines flow rate at 4mA current output In general O is set The initial value is 0 00 gpm Setting range 0 00 Max Flow Rate gpm Push SET button to display the saved value and change it Use f or J to input the desirable value Push SET button again to save the value and return to main menu 7 20mA Point Set Factory Set Max flow rate 05 FLOW INDEX 06 4mA POINT 07 20mA POINT O0 08 RELAY 1 ON POINT 28 P E E EI g n K P aa TrOoSUU C Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual This is an option for setting the flow rate value corresponding to 20 m
25. e by entering a flow rate scale factor Place the cursor at this menu and push SET button Then the following screen will be displayed 28 FLOW RATE FACTOR FR 0 00 gal m LE O 00 ft 1 00 Push SET button to display the saved value and change it Use or J to select the one you want Push SET button again to save the value and return to main menu 29 SYSTEM ID 28 FLOW RATE FACTOR 29 SYSTEM ID 0 30 MASTER RESET 31 PASSWORD CHANGE This menu is for factory use only 39 I Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual 30 Master Reset 28 FLOW RATE FACTOR 29 SYSTEM ID 0 30 MASTER RESET 31 PASSWORD CHANGE This is an option for factory reset Push SET button and you can reset the parameter as the factory reset by up and down key 31 Password Change Factory Set 0 31 PASSWORD CHANGE This is an option for change of password Push or to change the password Push SET button and the changed password will be saved The initial value is Setting range 071000 Unit 1 Note If the password is wrong you cannot go to Program Mode from Operation Mode Therefore careful attention should be paid to password change When you forget the password please contact the local dist
26. enu If you push RUN in the course of selecting an option Program Mode is converted into Operation Mode Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual 1 SW Version 01 SW VERSION 02 DEVICE SELECTION 03 AUTO ZERO 04 BOTTOM Thismenu shows the S W version of the unit 2 Device Selection 01 SW VERSION 02 DEVICE SELECTION 03 AUTO ZERO 04 BOTTOM This is an option for primary device selection and detailed parameter setting Select the primary device first and then set the appropriate size Place the cursor at this menu Push SET button and the following screen will be displayed The initial value is 1 Setting range 1 8 Unit 1 DEVICE 1 6 DEVICE 1 6 1 Parshall Flumes 5 Cipolletti Weirs 2 Rect Suppressed 6 Leopold Lagco Flume 3 Rect Contracted 7T Palmer Bowlus Flume 4 V Notch Weirs 8 DIY Curve Special 2 DEVICE SELECTION Screen gt lt 2 DEVICE SELECTION Screen gt At Program Mode push 7 or J to place the cursor at a specific menu and push SET button to go 19 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual into the primary device desired Push J at No 4 and Screen showing No 5 to 8 will be displayed Also push at No 1 and
27. he measurement when the inflow water level is the same as the bottom of the channel and there should be no water overflow in the channel If you select Auto omit 04 BOTTOM DISTANCE 26 nn Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual 4 Bottom Distance Factory Set 3 936ft 01 PASSWORD CHANGE 02 DEVICE SELECTION 03 AUTO ZERO 04 BOTTOM DISTANCE 1 234ft This is an option to manually set the distance from the sensor to the bottom of the channel or zero level flow point For automatic setting please refer to 3 AUTO ZERO Since the flow meter is a device to measure the water level and convert it to a flow rate it requires input of accurate distance measurement Otherwise errors will occur The unit for the distance is displayed in feet Push SET button and the saved value will be displayed In this condition the value can be changed Use or J to input the desirable value And push SET button again to save the value and return to main menu Distance detection will not be done beyond the set value 5 Flow Index Factory Set Allowable Max flow of selected device 05 FLOW INDEX 06 4mA POINT SET 07 21mA POINT SET 08 RELAY1 ON POINT Maximum flow rate based on the height of the channel can be searched gal m Place the cursor at this menu and push SET button Then the following screen will be displaye
28. held for some time The initial value is 120 sec Setting range 20 999 Unit 1 sec 26 Detect Threshold Factory Set 8 25 FAIL SAFE TIME 26 DETECT THRESHOLD 27 12mA OUTPUT 28 FLOW SWITCH This is an option for setting threshold for detection of the reflected wave This menu adjusts the threshold for detection of the reflected wave and maintains optimal conditions under operating environments reduce the probability of false detection or at an environment generating lots of noise increase the threshold value For detection of weak signals decrease the value Set the threshold value according to the environmental conditions The initial value is 8 Setting range 1 15 Unit 1 27 mA Output Test 25 FAIL SAFE TIME 26 DETECT THRESHOLD 27 mA OUTPUT TEST HOLD 28 FLOW SWITCH 38 nnn Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual This is an option for 12 mA output regardless of measurement result Such output is used to check operation conditions of current output circuits and interface with other equipment On returning to Operation Mode this function is automatically cancelled 28 Flow Rate Factor 25 FAIL SAFE TIME 26 DETECT THRESHOLD 27 12mA OUTPUT 28 FLOW RATE FACTOR This is an option to change the flow rat
29. his button to return to Operation Mode from Program Mode __ 17 M E Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Chapter 4 Menu Guide Application Menu Option Password Check PASSWORD PASSWORD CHECK CHECK Password Number Password Number PASSWORD PASSWORD WRONG RETURN MEASURE MODE When password is confirmed When password is not confirmed Push MODE button at Operation Mode and PASSWORD CHECK the initial menu of Program Mode will be displayed This is a function to prevent changes of set values by unauthorized persons Ifthe password is wrong PASSWORD ERROR and RETURN MEASURE MODE will be displayed at the same time and it will return to Operation Mode If the password is confirmed PASSWORD OK will be displayed and it will go to Program Mode The password can be changed at PASSWORD CHANGE The password numbers can be selected within the range of 071000 Use T or to move to a specific menu Place the cursor at a specific menu and push SET button Then you can change the value of the menu If you don t want to change the value push SET button and then select another menu option If you want to change the value push T or J to change it After change push SET button to save the set value and then select another m
30. in 5 12in 6 15in 7T 18in 8 21 9 24in 10 30in Select Leopold Lagco Flumes and push SET button Then the menu for selection of the flume will be displayed as shown in the above figure Use T or J to select the appropriate Leopold Lagco Flume and push SET button to save the setting values and return to menu option Setting range 1710 Unit 1 Measurable maximum height is automatically set Leopolc Lagco Max Height ft reopold Lagco Max Height ft Flumes Flumes 4 inch 25ft 15 inch 9ft 6 inch 3ft 18 inch 1 05ft 8 inch Aft 21 inch 1 25ft 10 inch bft 24 inch 1 4ft 12 inch 7ft 30 inch 1 7ft Palmer Bowlus Flumes Factory Set 1 7 Palmer Bowlus Flumes Flume Selection 1 4in 2 6in 3 8in 4 10in 5 12in 6 15in 7 18in 8 21in 9 24in 10 27in 23 vx Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Leopold Lagco Leopold Lagco Max Height ft Max Height ft Flumes Flumes 4 inch 25ft 15 inch Oft 6 inch 3bft 18 inch 1 05ft 8 inch oft 21 inch 1 25ft 10 inch 6ft 24 inch 1 4ft 12 inch 7ft 27 inch 1 6ft DIY Curve Special 8 DIY Curve Special Selection 1 1 DIY CURVE 2 Q K H PWR 3 Rectangular Weir Select DIY Curve Special and push SET button Then an option for selection of 1 DIY Curve 2
31. ion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Flow In rectangular v notch triangular and Cipolletti weirs the sensor should be installed in the center of the upstream channel 4 5 times max liquid level from the weir plate Parshall Flume L 2 3 L Flow Inthe Parshall Flume the sensor should be installed at a 2 3 position of the whole converging section length Leopold Lagco Flume Measurement Point Converging 2 CAD Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Inthe Leopold Lagco Flume the sensor should be installed at a specific distance from the Converging Section corresponding to the distance of measurement point according to Flumes size See below Flume Size Measurement Point inches 100 4 12 25 1 0 380 15 32 1 3 455 18 38 1 5 530 21 44 1 8 610 24 51 2 1 760 30 64 2 5 Blinking of DT at the bottom of the screen at Operation Mode means detection of water level Therefore such blinking should be confirmed in the course of installation Installation should not be done at places exposed to direct sunlight or strong wind After installation operational conditions should be checked again Power On Off and display of measurement level Note If not correctly installed this product may not work properly i
32. ion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Chapter2 Installation The FLOMOTION 900 is composed of one controller unit and one sensor Power Supply Requirements The FLOMOTION 900 operates from an AC supply of 90 260V All electronic products are susceptible to electrostatic shock so follow proper grounding procedures during installation When choosing a location to mount the sensor bear in mind the following e Foreasy access to the LCD display and programming buttons mount it where it is easily accessible e The ultrasonic signal path should be free of falling material and obstructions such as pipes beams etc e The sensor should be mounted at least 1 15 ft above the maximum level of the material and be perpendicular to the surface e The mounting surface should be vibration free e The ambient temperature of the sensor is between 202C and 70 e There should be no high voltage cables or electrical inverters close by Dimensions Sensor 9 mu s v i Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Controller 9 45 i 1 rJ o M 0 6 n r 7 28 571 gt pip o pi L i _ _ L L i Y T 8 38 2 e 7 81
33. motion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Features of FLOMOTION 900 Non contact flow measurement applicable to various fluids semi permanent life Applicable to various kinds of channels 10 point DIY CURVE function able to conduct flow measurement regardless of the types of channels Digital measurement and display Current output in proportion to flow measurement 4mA 20mA Flow rate setting at 4mA 20mA Flow based pulse output able to set unit flow rate applicable to mechanical flow meter 2 programmable SPDT relays 5 buttons for convenient and easy operation LCD to display operational conditions convenient setting Built in temperature sensor and temperature compensation function Ultrasonic output adjustment and algorithm selection assuring consistent flow measurement Automatic detection of bottom distance Storage of various data including water level flow rate and total flow rate for up to 6 months Flow Switch input function able to measure the flow rate at Zero flow Option Operation with free voltage power low power consumption T A F f r Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Product Specification Physical Controller 9 25 width X 7 3 height Sensor 2 61 dia X 6 0 height
34. n the winter when temperature difference between the sensor and the water surface is high Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 14 FlomotionSystems com ua sasn r aBss r s sc sJ ss FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Chapter 3 How To Use FLOMOTION 900 Operating the controller FLOMOTION ww TT IVE Flow Rate GPM 12345 6 Lev 1 234 ft A1 A2 SYSTEMOK DT Operation Mode I Push SET button at Operation Mode and Operation Mode II will be displayed Operation Mode II can be toggled to Operation Mode I by SET button Operation Mode Il shows the flow rate total flow total hour water level relay condition and sensor status You can choose Operation Mode or Il 15 k a O u mle s c FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 JUL 21 03 14 30 123456 78 gal m 123456 759 12 gal TH 123456789 h LE 1 284m T 25 C 1 SYSTEM OK DT Operation Mode II Description of abbreviations displayed 1 FR Flow rate measured 2 TF Total flow from the set time 3 TH Total hours from the set time 3 LE Measured level from the bottom to the water surface in ft 4 T Ambient temperature 5 Bargraph Ratio of measured flow rate to max flow rate Description of characters displayed FLOMOTION 900 shows its operational conditions on its LCD
35. otch Weirs Triangular Factory Set 1 4 V Notch Weirs Weir Selection 1 22 5 2 30 3 45 4 60 5 90 6 120 Select V Notch Weirs and push SET button Then the menu for selection of the v notch weir will be displayed as shown in the above figure Use T or V to select the appropriate size V Notch Weir and push SET button to save the set values and return to menu option Setting range 1 6 Unit 1 Measurable maximum height is automatically set at 2ft Cipolletti Weirs Trapezoidal Weirs 5 Cipolletti Weirs Weir Selection 1 1ft 2 1 5ft 4 2 5ft 7 3ft 7 5ft 8 6ft 10 10ft Select Cipolletti Weirs and push SET button Then the menu for selection of the weir will be displayed as shown in the above figure Use T or J to select the appropriate Cipolletti Weir and push SET button to save the set values and return to menu option Setting range 1710 Unit 1 Measurable maximum height is automatically set 22 Os c Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Cipolletti Weirs Max Height ft Cipolletti Weirs Max Height ft 1 ft bft 4 ft 2 0ft 1 5ft 75ft 5 ft 2 5ft 2 ft 1 0ft 6 ft 3 0ft 2 5 ft 1 25ft 8 ft 4 0ft 3 ft 1 50ft 10 ft 5 0ft Leopold Lagco Flumes Factory Set 1 6 Leopold Lagco Flumes Flume Selection 1 1 Ain 2 6in 3 8in 4 10
36. r accurate measurement it may be necessary to clean the sensor face if these conditions occur 42 P E E EI Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Chapter 7 Menu Option Record FLOMOTION 900 MENU RANGE FACTORY SET 1 2 3 4 01 SW VERSION 02 DIVICE SELECTION Parshall 2 03 AUTO BOTTOM ZERO 04 BOTTOM DISTANCE 0 30 4 00 3 936ft 05 FLOW INDEX 0 00 2 00 6 51ft 06 4mA POINT SET 0 00 max 0 00 07 20mA POINT SET 0 00 max 536 00gal m 08 RELAY1 ON POINT 0 00 max 0 gal 09 RELAY1 OFF POINT 0 00 max 0 gal 10 RELAY2 ON POINT 0 00 max 0 gal 11 RELAY2 OFF POINT 0 00 max 0 gal 12 RELAY SIMULATION 0 00 max 1 00 gal 13 LOW CUT VALUE 0 00 max 0 gal 14 HIGH CUT VALUE 0 00 max 5 602 94gal m 15 TIME SET 16 TOTALIZER SET 9999999 99 0 00 17 PULSE PERIOD 0 01 1 00 0 10 sec 18 PULSE VALUE 0 1 100 0 30 0 gal 19 DATA INTERVAL 1 60 min 60 min 20 DATA TRANSFER 21 BLANKING 0 25 3 00 1 148 ft 22 TRANSMIT POWER 1 2 3 4 5 3 23 OUTPUT DAMPING 1 4 2 24 FAIL SAFE CURRENT 3 8 m 21 0 3 8mA 25 FAIL SAFE TIME 207999 300Sec 26 DETECT THRESHOLD 4 15 8 27 mA OUTPUT TEST HOLD 28 FLOW RATE FACTOR 0011 999 1 0 29 SYSTEM ID 0 9 0 30 MASTER RESET RESET EXIT EXIT 31 PASSWORD CHANGE 0 1000 0 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 43 FlomotionS
37. ributor I e e s 40 gt r Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Chapter 5 Digital Communication The FLOMOTION 900 provides RS232 385 digital communication interface function as an option The kinds of data and its format are as follows Output Format 1 Level Data Output level data in ft 2 Flow Rate Data Output flow rate data in gal m 3 Total Flow Data Output total flow data in gal Output Data Format ASCII edits data and the following is its sequence et 1 2 LF CR L E 9 999 1234567 89 2 1 T F 123456789 12 g a 1 Baud Rate is 9600BPS 2 1 Data Frame is composed of 47 byte 3 Data Frame outputs on a second basis 4 LE Level data composed of 5byte The unit is m ex 1 234 gt 1 234 ft FR Flow Rate data composed of 10 byte the unit is gal m ex 1234567 89 gt 1234567 89 gal m TF Total Flow Rate composed of 12 byte the unit is gal ex 123456789 12 gt 123456789 12 gal 4 1 mn nnn nnn Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance FLOMOTION 900 does not require any special maintenance However in areas where there is a lot of floating matter or viscous sludge the sensor s surface may be contaminated Therefore fo
38. ystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual A Appendix 1 Schematic Diagrams of Channels Parshall Flume Parshall Flumes are standardized There are 15 different sizes of Parshall Flumes Top View SideView Palmer Bowlus Flume Bottom Zero 44 c Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual C Rectangular Weir V notch Weir Suppressed Rectangular Weir and Cipolletti Weir lt V notch Weir 60 gt lt Suppressed Rectangular Weir gt lt Cipolletti Weir gt lt Fig B 1 gt Front Views of Weirs h Water level B Suppressed Rectangular Weir s Width ft b Rectangular Weir s Width ft D Distance from Weir s Bottom ft 45 Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual Es 4 5 x hmax Bottom Zero p s i bu l Y 1 Fig B 2 gt Top View of Rectangular Weir 46 du M M Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual 47 en Flomotion Systems Inc 800 909 3569 FlomotionSystems com FLOMOTION 900 Operating amp Maintenance Manual
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