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1. Heat capacity quantity Volume flow quantity Flow inlet temperature Temperature probe T1 Converter Sensor Backflow temperature Pout Converter Temperature probe T2 bune Q flow Illustration 23 Shematic view of the heat quantity measurement The meter indicates the heat capacity and the accumulated heat quantity Determination of the heat capacity The cross sectional area of the inner pipe diameter A is multiplied by the velocity of flow v by the specific heat capacity of the medium cw as well as by the temperature difference of both PT100 Thot Tcold The result is the heat capacity Q indicated in watt O W kW Determination of the heat quantity The heat quantity results from the heat capacity per time 6 7 2 Installation of the PT100 O O Depending on the temperature the PT100 can be installed on the pipeline either by means of a metal mounting belt photo or by a textile mounting belt Install the PT100 on the pipeline as follows 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 31 73 6 8 lt makes no difference if you mount the PT100 with the longer or with the shorter end of the housing on the pipeline For the PT100 the incremental measuring method is used i e the measured temperature values absolutely referring to a reference may differ from this measuring system for example regarding an immersion
2. Mode 3 W Mode 1 The V mode is the standard mode of installation For more information on the installation modes see the chapter Preparation of the measurement Output of the distance between the ultrasonic sensors SD Memory 2 006B Accu full h a Time 10 42 17 Help For a fast Setup of the basic Arame IETS choose UICK SETUP else choose COMPL SETUP SELE QUICK DCR dist 75 2 mm SETUP SETUP BAR index 6 LANG J END om ZERO i i SETUP AN The sensor distance in mm is the distance between the sensor front edges of sensor 1 and sensor 2 regardless of the chosen installation mode 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 21 73 6 4 Sensor installation Sensor distance For all installation modes and ultrasonic sensor types the distance measurement is effected from the opposite surface of the respective ultrasonic sensor The required distances will be indicated by the converter after the parametering of the measuring point and will then have to be measured by tape By using the mounting rail during the V mode the positioning will be carried out in a simple and comfortable manner via the hole grid of the mounting rail 6 4 1 Distance for V or W mode Ultrasonic sensor l Ultrasonic sensor Distance Illustration 4 Example of the V mode with mounting rail 6 4 2 Distance of the ultrasonic sensors Z mode Distance Ultrasoni
3. i 26 6 6 Parameter editing By zero adjustment ii ia 28 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 Contents Page 6 7 Heat quantity measurement 29 OA INIFOdUGiiO iaia aaa 6 7 2 Iinsiallation ofinePI1005s riale laaiesi 6 7 3 Zero adjustment of the PT100 6 8 Main measuring window Flow 1 ccccceeeesececeeeeseeeceeeeseeeseueeseeeseeseseeesaeeeses 09 3Flow 2 MeaSUnndgiWNdoW siebel 6 10 Heat quantity measuring WINdOW i GTi UNIESECloO Nannini rilievo 6 1 1 Selection Orte f0WUNIL nen 6 11 2 Selection of the heat energy UNiIt i 6 11 3 Selection of the heat capacity UNIt i 7 Data storage loading and aAdMiInNistratiOn cccccessseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeneeeeeeseeseeseeesenneeseenees 7 1 Bye ie ele 8 RR RR Re CR An T2 lime controlled Gala recording seine alal aania 72 1 Gancelaciive data l0g9INg ccie a 7 2 2 Save load edit parameters 8 Reading data on the COMPUTEL cccccesseceeeseeeeeneeseesseeeoseeeeenseeeenseenenseesoenseseoasessenseeses 9 Parametering of the inputs and OUtputs 1 sr rrsiiiiie iii 9 1 Parametering of the 4 20MA outputs i 9 2 Colour coding of the 4 20MA output cable 9 3 ParametermgortheTelay reali lalla 9 4 Colour coding of the relay output cable UO 2 C Q
4. Choose NO n Please chogse YES to activate keep or HO to deactivate Auto Window and Auto Scan You should see distinguished signals UP and DOWN in the oscilloscope as described in previous chapter If you want to activate auto window please press DIAG and OSZ again Answer with YES Please check if position of ultrasonic signals have been changed Please also check if value for delay has been changed If yes please use auto window for your measurement once you choose YES auto window is activated also when you leave oscilloscope mode To de activate auto window you have to enter oscilloscope mode again and answer with NO Diagnostic menu The diagnostic menu shows a lot of parameters which are mainly readable for experienced users The diagnostic data are also suited for troubleshooting Diagnostic window 1 3 Time 15 22 45 SD Memory 1 98GB Accu full Diagnosis T1 0 0 C T20 0 C 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 0 m s 0 0 m s 0 typ 75 0 0 Reynolds 0 0 SendCode SMSE 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 Maintenance 65 73 Frequency Shows the signal frequency which depends on the selected sensor Basically there are three different sensors using different frequencies 500kHz 1000KHz 2000kHz Signal Shows the type of signal code PortaSonic 9000 uses coded signals to allow reliable detection of signals T1 Signal run time signal 1 upstream signal or downstream signal depending on connec
5. Temperature probe PT100 For the heat or cold quantity calculations the temperatures within the heating or cooling circuits are measured by means of temperature probes to be buckled on Analogue output cable 4 20mA 4 crocodile clips By means of the analogue output cable it is possible for example to connect an external recorder to your converter to transmit measured values like flow heat capacity etc Connecting cable for the internal potential free relay 2 crocodile clips By means of the relay connecting cable it is possible for example to connect an external recorder to your converter in order to transmit counting values like volume or heat quantity Power supply unit 100 240V 47 63Hz 1A The power supply unit is usually used to load the rechargeable battery It is of course also possible to use it for a continuous mains supply of your PortaSonic 9000 3 UF _PS9000 BA 02 1212 PortaSonic 9000 and components 6 73 2 4 The interfaces JO On the backside of the PortaSonic 9000 you can find the inputs and outputs Constant voltage supply input The enclosed mains adapter will be connected to this terminal to ensure the constant voltage supply of the PortaSonic 9000 2 Interface USB 2 0 mini USB socket type B ensures the access by means of a PC to the integrated SD memory card where data on the metering points and on the measurements LOG files are stored From Windows Version XP and u
6. i 9 4 1 3 Navigation to the main MENU 10 4 1 4 The information headliNne a a 11 5 Preparation of the measurement 11 11rssrrrsiire iii 12 5 Metando tlerdistantes seana A a a a 12 5 2 Mounting positions of the ultrasonic Sensors iii 12 5 2 1 General information on the installation of the ultrasonic sensors 12 5 2 2 Installation of the ultrasonic sensor on horizontal pipelines 13 5 2 3 Ultrasonic sensors on uneven surfaces 13 5 3 Installation of the ultrasonic Sensors cccccceccseeeeeeeeeeeceeceeeceeeteeeeeeeseeeeeeteeeeeeeees 14 BOW Vmodeilii cilea 14 te Wood 14 503 AMG 14 6 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 11 11rrssiiiiisiiiiii iii 15 61T Parameleimng aliene 15 6 1 1 Basic information on the parametering 15 6 2 What has to be parameterized iii 15 6 3 Parametering by means of the Quick Setup ceccccceecceeeeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeensees 16 6 4 Sensor installation Sensor distance 21 641 Distancer Vor VV moden ara 21 6 4 2 Distance of the ultrasonic Sensors Z MOE n 21 6 4 3 Mounting in V mode or W mode 22 6 4 4 Mounting the ultrasonic transducers based on the Z method 24 6 5 Parameter editing via the MAIN MENU
7. Angle between ultrasonic path and flow vector Path length Length of acoustic path Depends on pipe size and on choosen installation mode of sensors Delay Represents the time when the measuring window starts Sensor distance Distance between the two sensors Bar index Mounting positions when using spacer bar Gain The required amplification gain of the signals is automatically set continously 0 represents no amplification not applicable while 255 represents the maximum amplification The lower the gain the better the signal transmission Very high gain might indicate a disturbed signal gas particles wrong mounting Time shift of signals created by zero setting Quality The quality parameter represents the thoughness of the internal filter Filler means that PortaSonic 9000 checks each signal if plausible or not using the quality parameter When choosing quality 0 there will be no filtering That means that each signal is used for measurement even the bad and maybe wrong ones Filtering of 100 would mean that filtering is very strict Both values 0 100 are not recommended Typical values are 50 75 When not getting measurement it might be useful to set quality lower e g set to 20 Table Data in diagnostic menu 2 Diagnostic menu 3 3 Time 15 22 45 SD Memory 1 986B Accu full Diagnosis 0 0 m7 s 1710 0 C Power 0 0 MW T2 0 0 Ti raw value 0 0 ps TZ raw value O 0ps dT raw value 0 0
8. Badger Meter Europa GmbH PortaSonic 9000 User manual Dezember 2012 UF_PS9000_BA_02_ 1212 Contents Page ADOUTINISMANDaLatn aiar 1 Principle ormeasurementi a istalla 2 2 PortaSonic 9000 and componen tsS 111ss srrrresiiiiiieii 3 2il6 CONC 3 22 Ullrasonie sensoSasclaeecaaeienoi 3 2 3 Mounting material and accessories iii 4 2 3 1 Connecting cables for ultrasonic sensors and converter 4 2 3 2 Mounting rail for the ultrasonic sensors XUC PW i 4 2 3 3 Fastening chains for ultrasonic sensors 4 234 Ultrasonic coupling gel rilancia 5 2 3 5 Temperature probe PT100 i 5 2 3 6 Analogue output cable 4 20MA ii 5 2 3 7 Connecting cable for the internal potential free relay 5 2 3 8 Power supply unit 100 240V 47 63HZ 1A 5 2 4 TOSMErnaCES auseneen a E E 6 2 5 Scope of supply of the PortaSonic 9000 delivery package 7 20 TALS RV TNS IUCN OMS eena tamale a a a ade Gace 7 3 Operations 8 Sal Controlk ys onthe Meletti 8 3 2 Basic operation navigation ii 8 A DAES tart a a A 9 4 1 Basic setting navigation to the main MENU ii 9 4 1 1 Adjusting the display language 9 4 1 2 Adjusting the time and date
9. outer radius Example Radius outer 250mm gt U 2 3 1415 250mm 2 785 4mm e Position the zero line of the measuring tape onto the center of the second crosshair drawn on the pipe at same level as first sensor Measure the previously calculated distance half circumference You should now have located the precise position opposite to the first sensor Draw a third onto the pipe at this position Illustration21 Determining the mounting position for sensor 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 26 73 e Mount the second transducer Its face is positioned on the axis of the second line drawn The transducer face is centered onto the third crosshair The transducers are now mounted precisely opposite to each other and are prepared for measuring in Z mode Illustration 22 Right mounting of transducers in Z mode 6 5 Parameter editing via the main menu C It is also possible to carry out the parametering via the main menu Step by step you will be led through the whole parameterization The parameter editing via the main menu will be recommended if you later intend to modify one single parameter The parameterization via the main menu will however not be described in detail since it is practically identical to the complete parametering procedure of the Quick Setup Navigate to the main menu Select Setup in the main measuring window Flow 1 then select CMPL
10. If you have mounted the sensors without using the mounting rail Have the sensors been installed in a straight line and in a centred way on the pipeline Are they exactly aligned Do intense sources of interference exist in the immediate proximity like transformers electric motors or vibrating devices If all efforts do not show any results then use the Z mode Parameterize your meter in the corresponding way Do also carry out a test measurement at another near pipeline to find out if measuring is possible at all Check if the instrument leads are damaged B Inexact measuring results 1B 2B SB Did you keep the respective inlet and outlet distances The shorter the inlet and outlet distance the more inexact the measuring results will be Did you effect a zero adjustment after having valved off the pipeline Verify once again the parameterized values of The pipe outside diameter The wall thickness The pipe material The sensor distance 12 1 What to do if the pipeline is not completely filled up If a simple separation of the pipelines is possible in case of plastic pipes for example or if the application is still planned or under construction we recommend to use a siphon tube The gradient of the siphon tube has to be dimensioned according to the expected flow flow rate and the dirt load If it is necessary to use a siphon tube for your application then do not hesitate to ask us Siphon tube S
11. Please use the multifunctional keys A v gt Direction keys for navigation EHTER Li Acknowledges the entry mm w Acknowledges the entry and switches to the next window Back to the previous window Increases the value DVH Reduces the value Releases the XYZ function variable function according to the respective application S Without function 3 UF _PS9000 BA 02 1212 Initial start 9 73 4 Initial start 4 1 Basic setting navigation to the main menu 4 1 1 Adjusting the display language 1 Switch on the meter and push the multifunctional key beside the field SETUP LANG Startup Rasp waia 3 Badger Meter Europa RESET Keutfen bermany wuywy badgermeter de PorlaSonic 9000 Revision 0 4 eee Jul 26 2011 2 Select the respective language within the appearing window by means of the arrow keys Acknowledge your entry with the Enter key i ime 15 59 29 SD Memory 2 0068 Accu load Sei Language Y 3 Chinese simplified Enter i AN You can alter the language within the menus by adjusting the language The language within the fields beside the multifunctional keys however will remain unchanged 4 1 2 Adjusting the time and date After having selected your language you are now in the main menu of the meter 1 Now select System setting by means of the arrow keys Fime 16 00 4 SB Memory 2 0068 Accu load SYSTEM SETTINGS
12. gt UF PS9000 BA 02 1212 Preparation of the measurement 13 73 Cannot be completely filled up Air is accumulating Cannot be completely filled up The illustration shows the side view of the pipeline 5 2 2 Installation of the ultrasonic sensor on horizontal pipelines In case of an horizontal pipeline we recommend to install the sensor approx 45 offset the horizontal plane surface because it might be possible that bubbles will form in the upper part of the pipeline and sediments in the sr A Air bubbles Pipe fu Ne d Horizontal pe RX f P level wae 45 Sediments N Illustration 2 Installation of the ultrasonic sensors positioning 1 5 2 3 Ultrasonic sensors on uneven surfaces Avoid the installation of the ultrasonic sensors on uneven surfaces like weldings or deformations Try as far as possible to remove thick and uneven protective coatings of paint from the pipe locations on which you intend to install your ultrasonic sensors X Welding v Welding f Welding within measuring range s outside measuring range iaei Welding partially within measuring Welding outside measuring range range Illustration 3 Installation of the ultrasonic sensors positioning 1 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Preparation of the measurement 14 73 5 3 Installation of the ultrasonic sensors O This chapter will inform you on the possible ways to install your ultrasonic sensors Th
13. 1 TIME and DATE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT 3 LANGUAGE i 4 SYSTEMTEST S INFO FEOM MODUL 6 SYSTEM RESET Enter ESL 2 Then select Time and date 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 Initial start 10 73 a ee 1 Time 01 05 17 SD Memoru 2 00GH Lar one of the Complete Setup suumenus l change paran FSC to leave comp ete Setu He pe ADEs A SELECT SUBMENU A s Z Pipe Setup 3 Fluid Setup i 4 Penal Setup 3 I O Setup 6 Logger Setup vy D Sustem Setup F Units Setup ESC 9 Calibration Setup ENTER g 10 Damping Cutatt Zeras 3 Enter the time by using the format hour hh minute mm second ss Then enter the date by using the format day dd month mm year yy Date ON 09 11 Set bite Accu Voltage TAZI G New Date 05 08 11 4 1 3 Navigation to the main menu After having switched on your PortaSonic 9000 and the display of the start screen the measurement window Flow 1 will appear automatically after a few seconds The measurement window Flow 1 shows an overview of all necessary information for the flow and for the heat quantity measurement 1 Now 350 peel Velia m s TI 0 0 C Status dk sig 100 12 0 0 C LOG INACTIVE gt FL GW SETUP 0 00 m n TOTAL FLOW i 0 00 m RESET TNT POWER a 0 00 mu a HEAT DIAG 0 00 mun OSC 2 When Ve see e this ian select COMPL Setup dela tor a Tazi stud of the bas ba ees Hip Chease QUIC
14. 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 Parametering of the inputs and outputs 42 73 The supply point is connected in series to the PortaSonic 9000 which is externally fed At the inputs the PortaSonic 9000 has a semiconductor circuit dynamically regulating the resistance 9 2 Colour coding of the 4 20mA output cable red ITA output 1 black La aa a Ga _1 11B output 1 green _ _ a a 8 aklzal I2A output 2 white _ 2B output 2 Output 1 11A B The direction of the current is from 11B to 11A Output 2 I2A B The direction of the current is from 12B to I2A Deactivation of the outputs passive See chapter Maintenance for instructions how to open your PortaSonic 9000 The illustration shows active jumpers preset Analogue output 1 Analogue output 2 gt 3 UF PS9000 BA 02 1212 Parametering of the inputs and outputs 43 73 Use small pliers or tweezers to remove the jumpers Active voltage Passive voltage oO at OOO Ho Navigate to the Analogue output menu as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to I O setting and select Analogue outputs Select which analogue output you intend to use Select 4 20m4 Analog Dulpul f clamp CHT red black CH2 green white 1 Analog Dutput 1 Z Analeg Output 2 Select the function to be supplied by the analogue outp
15. 74 1555 47 99 1544 29 T Temperature V Sound velocity Kinematic viscosity coefficient of various liquids 1 004 20 C T Temperature p Density V Sound velocity v Kinematic viscosity 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Medium data 71 783 Sound velocity of various pipe materials V Sound velocity 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Technical data 72 73 15 Technical data Operating voltage 100 240 V AC DC input 18V maximum 2 22A 20 C up to 60 C Rechargeable battery running time fora Approx 3 hours with activated background new and fully loaded rechargeable lighting approx 5 hours with deactivated battery backlight Weight converter 15kg VUNSesN Display LCD 320x240 Dimmable background lighting Measuring range 1 30 upto 30m s G_ Converter dimensions I x w x d 265 x 190 x 70 mm Signal damping O up to 100 sec adjustable Inputs Outputs i gt PFp3 gt 3335 gt 5 7SM IIMT Inputs Outputs 2 x BNC impedance 50 ohms Analogue outputs 2x 4 20mA active or passive adjustable et factory adjustment active 24V DC short circuit SE potential Pad USB mini socket Type B 2x PT100 three wire system Ultrasonic sensors Temperature F20 2 MHz DN10 DN100 40 up to 150 C F10 1 MHz DN32 DN400 40 up to 150 C F05 500 KHz DN200 DN6000 40 up to 150 C gt UF_PS9000_BA_02_1212 Approvals EMC 73 73 16 Approvals EMC The PortaSonic 9000
16. Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to Units Select the function for which you intend to modify the unit Tease select which unit should be changed Total Flow Power Heat gt Fluid Velocity HALK 6 11 1 Selection of the flow unit Navigate to the Units submenu Flow as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to Units and select Flow Select the required unit gallon min gallon h BACK WOUL i The unit gallon means metric gallon 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Measuring windows of the PortaSonic 9000 35 73 6 11 2 Selection of the heat energy unit Navigate to the Units submenu Heat energy as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to Units and select Heat energy Select the required unit Biase Selec et Time 11 08 56 6 11 3 Selection of the heat capacity unit Navigate to the Units submenu Energy as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to Units and select Heat quantity Time 11 08 56 Please select Heat Unit Select the required unit
17. check in the Flow column in one of the three available flow metering windows if the flow is reduced Carry out the zero adjustment only when the flow display indicates a steady value after a short period of time Not any spot of the pipeline is suitable for valving it off Tolerances due to the assembly work the ultrasonic sensors and the pipeline specifications will lead to a certain residual deflection of the meter In case of a precise installation this residual deflection or zero offset will be in a flow rate range of 0 00 0 03m s The larger the pipeline the smaller the residual deflection usually is If a zero adjustment is not possible you will have to consider the additional measuring uncertainty The set zero point will remain in your device as long as this value is overwritten by a new Zero point 6 7 Heat quantity measurement O The integrated function for the heat quantity measurement will determine the heat or refrigerating quantity of your application by means of the optionally available PT100 6 7 1 Introduction The PT100 n 1 will be mounted to the hot side of the cycle the PT100 n 2 will be installed on the cold side The ultrasonic sensors can either be mounted on the hot side or on the cold side It is however recommended to install them on the cold side since the sensors will surely not be operated above the permissible maximum temperature 3 UF_PS9000 _BA_02_1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 30 73 Ale
18. medium density Param Converter Select the ultrasonic sensor Select installation mode 6 6 Parameter editing by zero adjustment O C Before starting the measurement procedure it is recommended to effect the zero adjustment A The prerequisites of a correct zero adjustment are a parameterized device with both ultrasonic sensors correctly mounted on the pipeline and connected with the converter Carry out the following steps 1 Valve off the pipeline 2 Navigate to the Setup window as follows After having switched on your meter select Setup during the start sequence or from the main measuring window Flow 1 3 UF _PS9000 BA 02 1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 29 73 Time 10 42 17 SD Memory 7 00GB6 Accu full Help For a fast Setup of the basic a H arameters choose QUICK SETUP else choose OMPL SETUP COMPL SETUP Setup f quick ADCR dist 75 7 mm SETUP BAR index 6 f meas Now press Zero Setup You will then see the Zero adjustment window ITime 10 48 32 SD Memory 2 006B Accu full Zero Setup Please select l 1 Set Zero Delete Zero 4 Select Zero adjustment Acknowledge your entry by pressing the Enter key The zero point is now set An already existing zero point will be overwritten By selecting Delete zero you will delete the last set zero point If it is possible to valve off the pipeline then after having valved it off
19. of the enclosed mounting belt made of stainless steel irrespective of whether you use the mounting rail or not Illustration 7 Mounting belt 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 23 73 The mounting belts are dimensioned by the manufacturer for the maximum pipe diameter of the specific ultrasonic sensors ordered by you In case of small size pipeline systems it is recommended to shorten the mounting belts before mounting them approx 4x the outside diameter Illustration 8 Tightener Pass the tightener through one end of the mounting belt according to illustration 9 Illustration 9 Fixing the mounting belt Bend the shorter end of the mounting belt around the tightener to prevent it from slipping off and follow the illustrations below to mount your ultrasonic sensors If you choose to use the mounting rail it will be possible to install both sensors simultaneously to the pipeline In any case the sensors must be fixed by means of the mounting belts Illustration 10 Initial position Illustration 11 Threading up the mounting belt 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 24 73 Illustration 13 Final position without mounting rail Illustration 14 Final position with mounting rail 6 4 4 Mounting the ultrasonic sensors based on the Z method Use a plastic or paper template to mark the mounting positions The example shows how to mark the positions using a plas
20. signals by which the flow recorded through the converter can be determined Ultrasonic sensor XUC PW 20 2 MHz colour of housing RED for pipe diameters DN10 DN100 temperatures 40 C 150 C Ultrasonic sensor XUC PW 10 1 MHz colour of housing BLUE for pipe diameters DN32 DN400 temperatures 40 C 150 C Ultra sensor XUC PW 5 0 5 MHz color of housing GREEN for pipe diameters DN200 DN6000 temperatures 40 C 80 C 150 C optional depending on the sonsor fixation material 3 UF_PS9000 BA 02 1212 PortaSonic 9000 and components 4 73 2 3 Mounting material and accessories 2 3 1 Connecting cables for ultrasonic sensors and converter Illustration 2 Signal cables 2 3 2 Mounting rail for the ultrasonic sensors XUC PW For PW 10 and PW 20 the ultrasonic sensor XUC PW F5 will be installed on the pipeline without using a mounting rail Illustration 3 Mounting rail 2 3 3 Fastening chains for ultrasonic sensors CIA nannbebe rere rene ree O PPPRRPREAPI S ao Se PORE e TAO A A AAN a re ane as ooo reer 7 ry si Illustration 5 Ultrasonic sensor for large pipelines textile mounting belt for the sensor mounting UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 PortaSonic 9000 and components Di 73 2 3 4 2 3 9 2 3 6 2 3 2 3 8 Ultrasonic coupling gel The ultrasonic coupling gel will be applied between the ultrasonic sensor and the pipe to ensure the optimum signal input
21. sound velocity material from the data of the pipe material base Time f7 32 20 SD Memory 2 0068 Accu full Pipe Material bala Rane ser Pipe Material Sonic Speed Piease select Matarial 3 Copper Please enter sunic speed from the pipe material Afumirium 4 5 Glass 30 50 m s a g PC i Acrylic Glass pu ESC STER Concrete x Ductile bran Titanium 1 C Steel sit Z S Sieel l HALK UF_PS9000 _ BA_02_1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 Does a pipe lining exist YES NO Time 17 39 22 SD Memory 2 0068 Pipe with Coating 4 Enter the thickness of the lining YES Pipe Wall Thickness 000 6 mA Enter pipe wall thickness Choose between the database and the user entry for entering materials not listed by the database SD Memory 7 0068 Accu full Pipe Coating Time Dore 741 Please select Select the material of the Enter the sound of speed pipe lining from the of the pipe lining material database tt e Siae Tim e 99 28 39 5D Memory Z 0UGB Accu tuli Time 09 28 10 Sb Memory Z 008B Accu tull User Pipe coating Sonic Speed r Coaling o gt gt Rubber bi i f 3 PTFE ease enter coating sonit cee os 2 Speed a ae 3056 mvs i CSC ENTER 4 UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 18 73 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 Please select Fluid Aceton Slyeni Water s
22. thermometer It is however important to ensure the reference between both PT100 The ideal temperature difference between the PT100 before their installation on the pipeline should be zero degree 6 7 3 Zero adjustment of the PT100 C O O Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the main measuring window Flow 1 Navigate to Calibration in the main menu and select Calibration PT100 Before mounting the sensors on the pipe adjust the sensors in such a way that the temperature difference between both PT100 is nearly zero degrees Avoid touching the sensors before effecting the zero adjustment To check the temperatures of both sensors use the display in the measuring window Heat capacity of the next chapter Preset the value for the first PT100 easuring windows of the PortaSonic 9000 SD Memory 2 00668 Accu full Calibration Setup Time 10 56 03 Please select 1 Flow z PUO T2 Tt 3 PTI100 TI 4 PTH00 TZ Main measuring window Flow 1 Navigate to the main measuring window Flow 1 as follows Wait approximately 5 seconds after having activated your device While the start screen is displayed the PortaSonic 9000 will automatically switch to the main measuring window Flow 1 Select ESC gt and then MEAS in the main menu 3 UF_PS9000 BA 02 1212 Measuring windows of the PortaSonic 9000 32 73 RESET TOT The flow measuring window 1 will indi
23. 00_BA_02 1212 Measuring windows of the PortaSonic 9000 33 73 Time 11 03 50 SD Memory 2 006 Flow 2 Va H 0m s 0 0 SE Status NO SIGHAL Sil 0 0 0 C LOG INACTIVE FLOW FLOW 1 0 00 m7h A FLUID VELOCITY pees 0 00 m s TOT TEO FAL FLOW HEAT 0 06 m AG BSC Function Explanation coi Indicates the current velocity of flow Changes to the main measuring window Flow 1 Changes to the Heat capacity measuring window 6 10 Heat quantity measuring window Navigate to the main measuring window Heat quantity as follows Select Flow 2 and subsequently Heat in the main measuring window Flow 1 The Heat quantity measuring window indicates in a compact way all required information on your heat quantity measuring Time 11 04 31 SD Memory 2 0068 Heat Vi O Omes 11 0 0 C Status HO SIGHAL Gig 12 M 0 C LOG INACTIVE fio FLOU Low 2 SELLE 0 00 m n A l POWER 0 00 mu TRT HE Ab v i 0 00 mun is DIFF TEMPERATURE DIAG 0 00 c Function Explanation Cso Indicates the current heat capacity Heat quantity Indicates the current heat quantity I eee Indicates the temperature difference of the i connected PT100 between PT100 n 1 and PT100 n 2 LOW Changes to the measuring window Flow 2 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 Measuring windows of the PortaSonic 9000 34 73 6 11 Unit selection Navigate to the Units menu as follows
24. 2_1212 Maintenance 13 4 58 73 Connecting the analogue outputs with externally fed supply points The illustration shows actively jumpered analogue outputs Analogue output 1 Analogue output 2 For a passive operation set the jumpers as shown below Use small pliers or tweezers to move the jumpers Active voltage Passive voltage olco oloo 13 4 1 i Oscilloscope menu With the oscilloscope menu you can analyse signals and even manipulate them in order to handle very challenging applications PortaSonic 9000 sets all necessary parameters for the signal processing When manipulating signals these settings will change This might result in a loss of signals and or failure in measurement The changes done in the oscilloscope menu might remain valid even when leaving the menu To get settings from PortaSonic 9000 the site should be parametered again PortaSonic 9000 only works with the signals within the measuring window The measuring window represents a certain period of time which is analysed by PortaSonic 9000 about signals The measuring window can be moved back and forth by using the arrow buttons Illustration 30 Measuring window 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_ 1212 Maintenance 59 73 Normally PortaSonic 9000 tries to set the measuring window that way that only the desired signal e g V mode signal when using V mode as installation Other signals interfering signals are out of window Illustr
25. C 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Data storage loading and administration 36 73 7 Data storage loading and administration 7 1 Data logging Data logging is the recording storage of measured values on the internal SD memory card Your PortaSonic 9000 is able to store data in two different ways 1 The direct data recording logging by means of the measuring windows 2 The time controlled data recording for a certain period of time starting from an exactly adjusted point in time 7 2 Time controlled data recording It is possible to carry out a time controlled data storage on the internal memory card Select SETUP and then COMPL SETUP from the main measuring window Flow 1 then please select Data logger Time 11 12 25 SD Memory 2 0068 Accu load select one of the Complete Setup SUDREnUS to change parameters or press LSC to leave complete Setup J i SELLET SUBMENU Gave tond Site Params A i Fipe Setup Fivid Setup Transducer Setup t Hl LALA RENE Guste Satin Units Setup Calibration Selup j Dampino Eutoff Zero l ENTER Navigate to the file names field and select SELECT Enter a file name Accu ipad File Hame C ENTER i CE CANCE HNOPERSTUVUKY2 abcdetahijkin nmopqgrstuvuxy2 d 31234567890 _ MEB DEL After completion navigate to Done and press Enter Time 11 12 54 SD Memory Z DOGB 3 UF_PS9000 BA 02 1212 Data storag
26. E g V1 0 6c SYSCTRL_Vi06c Please unpack the file You will get two files readme txt and sysctrol hex E README SKB Textdokument 06 10 2011 14 47 CTRL N 1 166 HEX Datei 06 10 2011 11 56 The file readme contains information of how to update your PortaSonic 9000 and also information about the new functions changes to be made by this update Performing the update 6 steps to update your PortaSonic 9000 1 Connect PortaSonic 9000 to power supply 2 Switch on PortaSonic 9000 3 Connect PortaSonic 9000 to PC using USB cable PortaSonic 9000 should be detected as mass storage from your PC What if PortaSonic 9000 is not detected from your PC Depending on your PC operating system you might need to format PortaSonic 9000 the SD card If you get this prompt from your system you need to do this in order to use the SD card later Please select FAT not NTFS or others from the format menu All data stored on the SD card will be deleted when formatting the SD card 3 UF_PS9000 _BA_02_1212 Maintenance 68 73 4 Copy the file Sysctrl hex to PortaSonic 9000 must be copied to root directory 5 Switch off PortaSonic 9000 6 Switch on PortaSonic 9000 During start the update will start automatically This might require some minutes After update it will restart automatically You can now check version in the lower most line of the start screen If you should face any problems while copying update files from PC to
27. K ei aise evase 1 OMPL gt SETHP Setup k KOCH gist G Z mm SETUP at EMP BAR index 1 LANG ZERO SETUP UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 Initial start 11 73 3 You are now in the main menu from which you can select all necessary functions of your device Time 16 02 44 5D Memory 2 00GB Select one of the Complete Setup submenus to change parameters or press ESC to leave complete Setup ee SELECT SUBMENU 2 Pipe Setup 3 Fluid Setup 4 Transducer Setup 5 1 0 Setup 6 Logger Setup 7 System Setup 8 Units Setup 9 Calibration Setup 10 Damping Cutoff Zero A ENTER l 4 In order to return to the measurement window press ESC and MEAS in the subsequent window Now you know the basic operations of your PortaSonic 9000 To reach the main menu more quickly after having switched on the meter select SETUP already during the start sequence and COMPL SETUP in the next window The information headline deit 12 34 05 SD Speicher 8 0MB Akku load Time Indicates the current time which is also the system time During the later logging procedure the measured data will be provided with a time stamp by the system time SD Memory Indicates the remaining storage capacity of the internal SD memory card standard 2 GB Accu Informs about the rechargeable battery status like Load Meter is supplied by the power supply unit if necessary the rechargeable battery will be loa
28. Mediumidala sa LELE lu AL ARONA 69 ts Technicaldata aaan aa a 72 TOAD DEOV AIS EMG oosina i A a E ERa 73 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 About this manual 1 73 About this manual You don t have much time for reading Use the beacon You are a Newcomer Advanced user Professional The chapter oo are appended red orange or green spots These will help you in getting started with PortaSonic 9000 in no time at all Professional You already have professional knowledge of ultrasonic measuring systems gt Set out with the PortaSonic 9000 Getting started separate attachment gt You may also want to read the chapters that are marked with the green spot Advanced user You occasionally had the opportunity to handle ultrasonic measuring equipment gt Start with Quick Sana Start with the chapters that are marked with an orange spot You may also want to continue reading the chapters with the green spot Newcomer You have never worked with an ultrasonic meter before Start at the first chapter You will receive a step by step introduction to ultrasonic measuring technology AN The fields identified with an exclamation mark contain important information that relates to the basic data and operation of the device i The fields identified with the letter i contain supplementary and helpful information 3 UF_PS9000 _BA_02_1212 Principle of measurement 2 73 1 Principle of measurement Signal c
29. Save load parameters Your PortaSonic 9000 provides functions for saving and loading the parameter data This will save time if you are taking measurements at different locations To save the parameters use the arrow keys to select the memory space and confirm your entry with NEXT Time 15 22 45 SD Memory 1 98GB Accu full Choose file to save File Management delete or load parameter FILES empty 3 empty 4 empty 5 empty 6 empty 7 empty 8 empty Your currently parameted data is displayed Enter a file name Use the arrow keys to select the letters or delete a letter by means of DEL Accept the letter with ENTER Select DONE and press ENTER to exit data input Time 15 22 45 SD Memory 1 98GB Accu full En pak ameller ME file name parameter from file DEFAULT Transduc pe UC OP AF all 20 j i SAVE 5 mple Rate z Humber of Samples 9 Send Code Barker 7 Fluid Material Water 20 Deg Speed Sound 0 0 mis Ein Viscos SO E 6 mets Heat Cap G diko Density Oc gins APE rial Puc Diameter Omm Thickness 9 0mm Speed Sound 0 05 eichert Parameter andert Dateinamen l dt Parameter TRS oe save AM MSG mis C ERAN ainak Select LOAD to load a parameter set from memory Select RENAME to rename the stored file Select Delete to delete the choosen parameter file UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 Data storage loading and administration 39 73 Please use button o to scrol
30. Setup Select the parameter to be modified Pipe or Medium or Converter Time 16 02 Time 16 02 44 SD Memory 2 00GB Select one su al Complete Setup submenus ange parann ters or press ESC to pene ee te Se SC to leave complete Setup _ ___ _ SELECT SUBMENU 1 Save Load Site Params 2 Pipe Setup 3 Fluid Setup Transducer Setup r System Setup ee eee ENTER Now edit the corresponding functions 9 Calibration Setup 10 Damping Cutoff Zero A UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 27 73 Pipe outside diameter r lt or Pipe circumference Enter the Enter the pipe outside diameter pipe circumference y y Entry of the pipe wall thickness il User defined entry of pipe material Pipe material from the database or Database Enter the sound 1 Carbon steel velocity of the pipeline Di material Pipe with lining Enter the pipe wall thickness Lining material Lining material User defined entry from the of the lining database material Database Enter the sound 1 Rubber velocity of the 2 lining material 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 28 73 Medium from the or p User defined medium database Database 1 Water 20 C Enter the sound velocity of the medium ZA Enter the kinematic viscosity of the medium Enter the heat capacity of the medium Enter the
31. UID TATION PAES EE ested i la HOS FIOWcalibratioNarriale LAI LIL 10 2 Calibration of the PT100 ii Il SVstem SelUpicci adiacenti 11 1 Changeoftimeanddate i 11 2 Change of Background lighting 11 3 Change of the menu language i SA Sysiemisetup 0f Other lilla ici 2 Miscellanepis auelicliele alli 12 TroublesShooting iaic aaa 12 1 What to do if the pipeline is not completely filled Up ecececeeeece sense seen 12 2 The diagnostic windows of the PortaSonic 9000 12 2 1 Oscilloscope AUto WIndoW aaa 12 2 SIgnalpropagalioii tenne liete 13 Maintenance Lol OPEARINdiihemeler acco 13 2 Changing ine SD MEMOry Galdi 16 3 Changing the bacKUp DallerV rera aaa eee 13 4 Connecting the analogue outputs with externally fed supply points 13 4 OSCIIOSCODE mendace 13 4 2 Signal analysis USING oscilloscope 1343 Shanmnessorsignals elite 13 4 4 Separating signals small pipes e 13 4 5 Activate Deactivate Auto WINdOW 19 45 DIRGNOSICIM CA licia 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 51 Contents Page 13 5 SOlware upddle aialila licei 67 13 5 1 Check current software Version 67 19 9 2 UNPacKUPaaletileizasni riad 67 135 3 Performing NGUpaale scnntror iii ie leo 67 14
32. able Ultrasonic Converter sensor 4 to 20 mA pulse re USB interface The PortaSonic 9000 uses the highly precise ultrasonic transit time measuring principle for which two ultrasonic sensors are externally mounted on the pipeline and connected with the electronic The ultrasonic sensors alternately work as transmitter and receiver and mutually send ultrasonic signals During these transmissions the respective signal transit times of the to and from signals t1 t2 are measured The electronic of the PortaSonic 9000 measures the difference of the transit time of the ultrasonic signals going with and against the direction of flow t1 and t2 These signals are either decelerated or accelerated by the medium flow The difference produced in both signal transit times is proportional to the flow rate and will be used together with the pipeline geometry for a precise flow calculation 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 PortaSonic 9000 and components 3 73 2 PortaSonic 9000 and components O Illustration 1 PortaSonic 9000 Mounted ultrasonic sensors below and converter Your PortaSonic 9000 mainly consists of the ultrasonic sensors mounted on your pipeline system and of a converter 2 1 2 2 Converter The converter ensures the signal processing and makes the measurement results available to the user Ultrasonic sensors The ultrasonic sensors are externally mounted on the pipeline and both produce and receive the ultrasonic
33. ation 31 Oscilloscope menu showing desired signals Using ZOOM ZOOM buttons you can scale up scale down the measuring window decrease increase the time the window is open Using arrow buttons you can move window to left or to right opens earlier later Please note that PortaSonic 9000 only uses signals within the window If you move window that way that signal will disappear you might get wrong no measurement You get information about starting point delay of measuring window see illustration 31 In this picture window starts at 154 uSec Using arrow buttons will change this starting time i SD Flow rate Heat capacity Delay Measurement Illustration 32 Oscilloscope menu showing good signals UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 Maintenance 60 73 13 4 2 Signal analysis using oscilloscope The oscilloscope allows quick check of signal quality This helps when you do not get measurement or instable measurement Good signal to noise ratio and sharpness of signals are Important to get good results Signal to noise ratio SN SN indicates the difference of amplitudes between the desired signal and the noise The higher the SN the better the signal processing Picture shows good signals with very good SN Picture 25 Oscilloscope menu showing good signals There is almost no noise at all and a clear and distinguished signal Illulstration 33 shows a noisy signal with lower SN You can see noise ar
34. c menu Diag and press button on the right of parameter SendCode Usually the signal sequences 3 Barker 5 or 4 Barker 7 are expected to bring best performance You can try different sequences and check influence in diagnostic data as well as visually in oscilloscope Separating signals small pipes When measuring at small pipes lt 50mm the distances between the received signals become smaller In worst case signals might interfere as shown in illustration 34 interfering signals Pipe V mode W mode signal signal signal tiw Amplitude Zoom _ Window Zoom Zoom Illustration 34 Interfering signals 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 Maintenance i 63 73 Here there are not only the desired signal within the measuring window but also the interfering pipe wall signal and also a part of the W mode signal PortaSonic 9000 uses sophisticated algorithms to separate desired signals from interfering signals These algorithms are mainly applied when having the auto window function activated But especially wnen measuring at very small pipes interference might occur anyway In that case the user can separate signals in order to filter out the desired signal manually in the oscilloscope mode If interference does occur you can try to e Use W mode rather than V mode first counter measure e Use Z mode rather than V mode when W mode does not work e Deactivate Auto Window see chapter 13 4 5 and use ZOOM function shift fu
35. c sensor 1 Ultrasonic sensor 2 Illustration 5 Mounting of ultrasonic Illustration 6 Example of Z mode transducers in Z mode using mounting installation with fabric reinforced tensioning chains tapes for large pipe diameters 3 UF_PS9000 _BA_02_1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 22 73 6 4 3 Mounting in V mode or W mode Once the parametering of the measuring point is completed the flow transmitter displays the distance between the sensors in mm units face to face and as number of grid holes for use of the spacer bar ultrasonic sensors type F10 and F20 Grid number 5 for example is equivalent to the number of grid holes between the ultrasonic sensors plus the position at which the knurled screw of the opposing sensors has to be mounted Install the sensors on the spacer bar as shown below Secure the sensors on the spacer bar using the knurled screws B 12 3 4 Number of holes 4 Illustration 5 Positioning of the ultrasonic sensors by means of the mounting rail hole grid Illustration 6 Fixing the ultrasonic sensor type F10 F20 by means of a stainless steel span chain To fix the ultrasonic sensor with or without the mounting rail please use the enclosed stainless steel chains These chains will be fixed in a tightened way to both hooks of the sensors If necessary the ultrasonic sensor will then be pressed against the pipe by means of the knurled screw Fix the ultrasonic sensors by means
36. cate in a compact way all required information concerning your flow heat capacity and heat quantity measurements SD Memory 200GB Accu full ENTER save offset PT100 calibration READ calculate offset T2 11 RESET set offset back to zero Time 10 56 19 PT100 1 0000 000 C OFFSET pr100 2 0000 000 C 7 B Offset 0000 000 C C ENTER ESC J Function Explanation Flow Indicates the current flow 0 000 imin Totalizator Totalizator Flow meter 0 000 m Capacity Indicates the current rate of flow 0 00 MU Indicates the current heat capacity pra Indicates the current heat quantity vs 0 0 Indicates the sound velocity of the medium Sind 0 Indicates the signal quality in Output of the PT100 temperature when PT100 is connected Status 0 Displays the status of the measurement procedure Ti 40 0 C T2 0 0 C Resets the totalizator to zero Changes to the diagnosis windows This will only be necessary if no measuring results are indicated Changes to the measuring window Flow 2 Changes to the Data logger window Flow 2 measuring window Navigate to the main measuring window Flow 2 as follows Select Flow 2 in the main measuring window Flow 1 The flow measuring window 2 will indicate in a compact way all required information on the flow metering without the heat quantity measurement In addition you will be informed on the velocity of flow as well 3 UF_PS90
37. cilloscope Auto Window 12 2 1 1 Signal propagation PortaSonic 9000 offers sophisticated diagnostic menus allowing experienced users to optimize challenging measurements at harsh conditions To use the diagnostic menu as a powerful tool for troubleshooting a background in signal propagation is provided by this chapter Shema 26 illustrates which signals do occur and how they progagate at your pipe IE Illustration 26 bre sia 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Troubleshooting 54 73 The UP sensor mounted at upstream position emits the send or desired signal This signal propagates within the pipe wall pipe signal as well as in the fluid The signal propagating in the fluid is reflected a couple of times at the pipe walls Z mode signal V mode signal W mode signal The signal which represents the desired signal depends on mounting mode E g when mounted in V mode the V mode signal is the desired signal The other signals Z mode W mode pipe wall are also there and might disturb seldomly this signal see below The corresponding sensor is mounted in V mode as standard but also Z mode and W modes are possible This sensors receives the signals and return another signal to UP sensor The time the signals needs from one sensor to the corresponding sensor run time depends on path length distance speed of sound of materials and fluid and of course on flow velocity Depending on mounting mode the signals might look as
38. conforms to the following directives and standards Inspection specifications DIN EN 55011 B 11 2007 DIN EN 61000 4 2 09 2008 DIN EN 61000 4 3 06 2008 DIN EN 61000 4 4 07 2005 DIN EN 61000 4 5 06 2007 DIN EN 61000 4 6 10 2008 DIN EN 61000 4 8 12 2001 DIN EN 61000 4 11 02 2005 Inspection requirements DIN EN 61000 6 1 10 2007 DIN EN 61000 6 3 09 2007 gt UF_PS9000_BA_02_1212 Hotline Tel 49 7025 9208 0 or 79 Fax 49 7025 9208 15 Badger Meter Europa GmbH Subsidiary of Badger Meter Inc Nurtinger Strasse 76 72639 Neuffen Germany E mail badger badgermeter de www badgermeter de
39. creen 3 UF PS9000 BA 02 1212 Parametering of the inputs and outputs 41 73 9 Parametering of the inputs and outputs Navigate to the Input output setting menu as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to I O setting jiaiog Ouipul f Relay 1 Analog Output r 2 Relay Setup a 7 O 9 1 Parametering of the 4 20mA outputs The PortaSonic 9000 has two 4 20mA outputs You may allocate different measured values to these outputs The outputs are active ex works i e they are voltage fed by the PortaSonic 9000 It is however also possible to feed them by an external passive supply point In case of an external supply the voltage range must be within 10 to 30 V If the 4 20mA outputs of the meter are active and if you connect the analogue A N outputs of the PortaSonic with an external device which also has active inputs severe damages will occur to the PortaSonic and to the external device Therefore before connecting the two devices make sure that _ only one device is active The inputs of the PortaSonic 9000 are active preset The inputs of the external device are directly connected with the PortaSonic 9000 Active 1 Passive 2 Passive 3 Supply point Ammeter Ammeter 10 30V onisomc The output is active The output is passive The output is passive to be factory set adjusted in the device
40. ded Full The rechargeable battery is fully loaded In case of a deactivated display lighting the meter can be operated with a lighted display for approx 3 hours and for approx 5 hours without lighting Percentage display Indicates the loading state of the rechargeable battery A The indicated time always refers to a new rechargeable battery Depending on the rechargeable battery age and on the frequency of the use load cycles the actual time may differ from the time indicated 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 Preparation of the measurement 12 73 5 Preparation of the measurement O O Please take into consideration the following aspects to ensure a successful flow measurement 5 1 Inlet and outlet distances The place where the meter is mounted will have a considerable influence on the measurement quality Especially the inlet and outlet distances should be taken into account Therefore see the following table 90 bend Sensors a Enlarge ment Reduc tion 5 2 Mounting positions of the ultrasonic sensors 5 2 1 General information on the installation of the ultrasonic sensors At the mounting position the pipe must always be completely filled up A N pressure pipe Measurements on only partially filled pipes are not possible The ultrasonic sensors can be mounted vertically horizontally or in any other position It is however indispensable to observe the possible mounting positions mentioned below
41. e V mode is the standard way of installation for most applications 5 3 1 V mode Ultrasonic sensor 1 Ultrasonic sensor 2 Concerning the V mode both ultrasonic sensors are mounted on the same side of the pipe In case of small and medium size pipeline systems the V mode is the standard way of installation reflecting the ultrasonic signal via the pipe wall 5 3 2 W mode Ultrasonic sensor 1 Ultrasonic sensor 2 The W mode is a special way of mounting your ultrasonic sensors usually applied if necessary for small and very small size pipeline systems 5 3 3 Z mode Ultrasonic sensor 1 Ultrasonic sensor 2 The Z mode is also a special way to install your ultrasonic sensors On account of the short signal transmission way compared to the V and W mode this installation mode is usually chosen in case of large pipeline systems or when the medium to be measured is highly contaminated or loaded with gas 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 15 73 6 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 The flow metering is carried out in 5 steps 1 Choose the appropriate position to install your ultrasonic sensors 2 Parameterize your PortaSonic 9000 3 Mount the ultrasonic sensors on your pipeline system 4 Adjust the zero point 5 Start the flow measurement 6 1 Parameterng 6 1 1 Basic information on the parametering The chapter Parametering describes how to enter all the data which are required for th
42. e flow metering 1 The Quick Setup By means of the Quick Setup the PortaSonic 9000 will Iead you step by step through all the functions necessary for the parametering The Quick Setup will be sufficient for most of the existing applications and ensures a fast and efficient parametering within a very short period of time 2 The Compl Setup The complete setup allows the selection of all existing functions and even expert setting 6 2 What has to be parameterized 1 The outside diameter of the pipe or the pipe circumference 2 The pipe wall thickness in case of lined pipes also the lining material and the thickness of the lining 3 The pipe material 4 The medium to be measured 5 The appropriate ultrasonic sensor 6 The installation mode applied for the ultrasonic sensors The ultrasonic metering is using the transit time measuring principle The ultrasonic signals penetrate both the pipeline and the medium For the calculation of the signal transit time the sound speed the wall thickness and the pipe diameter or circumference are allocated to each medium and to each pipe material or pipe lining if necessary The meter has some internally stored tables containing the respective sound speeds of different materials and media If your material or medium is not listed in these tables you will have to enter the appropriate sound speed value by hand At the end of this instruction manual you will find the corresponding table
43. e loading and administration 37 73 Afterwards please enter 1 The starting date by using the following format dd mm yyyy 2 The starting time by using the following format hh mm ss 3 The recording period ddd hh mm ss 4 The recording interval mm ss Time f1 29 20 Please enter date time for continous logging Start Time Duration 080 66 90 00 i DOD HH MM 88 _ Interval 00 00 00 BH MM SS GIG 6 After a successful data entry the PortaSonic 9000 will compute the required storage capacity for the data recording If the storage capacity on your SD memory card is not sufficient the message Memory card full will be displayed 7 2 1 Cancel active data logging lf you want to quit an ongoing data logging before the defined stop time please go to main window Flow Choose SETUP gt COMPL SETUP gt DATA LOGGER The following window appears Time 15 22 45 SD Memory 1 98GB Accu full Stop active Logger and create new Logger File name TEST Start Time 05 11 2011 12 00 0 Interval Os rem duration Od Oh 12min xs 2 If you want to cancel data logging please press YES i If you cancel data logging the already stored data will still be available on the SD card 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Data storage loading and administration 38 73 1 2 2 Save load edit parameters C C The primary measuring window Flow 1 Select SETUP gt CMPL SETUP gt
44. e ultrasonic sensor appropriate for the intended application or the pipe size L and the temperature of the medium Is the temperature of the medium within the permissible temperature range Did you select the correct ultrasonic sensor for 3 UF_PS9000 BA 02 1212 Troubleshooting 8A 9A 10A 11A 12A 13A 14A 15A your application or for the corresponding pipe size Check again if the correct sensor was selected and parameterized Which installation mode did you select for the sensors The standard installation mode is the V mode If you have chosen the W mode then try first of all the V mode Is the distance between the sensors correct You should measure from the sensor front When using the mounting rail count the number of holes between the installation points of the sensors Do not include the knurled screws of the sensors Does the pipeline have a thick coat of paint If so then try to remove the paint by sanding for example at the position where you intend to mount the ultrasonic sensors It is absolutely not possible to effect any measurements on a pipeline insulation regardless of the insulation type Did you apply a sufficient amount of acoustic coupling gel Magnalube on the sensor surfaces Small sensors XUDC10 and 20 require approx 3cm of coupling gel the large sensor XUDC05 will need approx 6cm of coupling gel Is there sufficient contact pressure between the sensors and the pipeline
45. ensor 1 Sensor 2 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 51 73 LU LU Troubleshooting 52 73 12 2 The diagnostic windows of the PortaSonic 9000 OOO Signal window Finve 16 38 09 SD Memory 2 bee Accu 78 ax Flow oe re 0 0 C SI Power 12 D 0 Delay us 0 0 Gaim Tua i i Gain 18 JE 700M Il In the El window you can see the signal packages of both sensors The first signal package UP indicates the ultrasonic signals in the flow direction the second signal package DOWN indicates the ultrasonic signals against the flow direction Diagnostic window 1 of 2 PAE oe ae 0 0 m3 h Ti dt T Power D 0 MY T2 bt i Freg 1000 kHz i Ti ps 72 ps vi 0 0 m s Ise vo mis v a Sigh 100 typ 75 a K Factor 0 75 HEag Reynolds SendCode 4 Barker Frequency These are the transmitting frequencies of 500kHz XUDC05 1000kHz XUDC10 and 2000kHz XUDC20 Signal Indicates the signal form the standard is 233 i e 2 pulses then phase commutating subsequently 3 pulses then phase commutating then 3 pulses By commutating the phases the signal will receive a special form coding and can therefore also be found during interferences T1 Is the signal transit time of one direction either in or against the flow direction depending on the connection mode of the signal cables with the meter T2 Is the signal transit time of the other direction either in or against the flow direction depending
46. f the PortaSonic 9000 requires any maintenance However it might be possible that you have to open the meter in the following cases e Change of the SD memory card e Change of backup battery e Change of battery pack e Software update 13 1 Opening the meter Remove the plastic covers located on the screws first Loose the screws by means of a crosstip screwdriver Pull off the front cover carefully Remove the display and the keyboard from the lower part of the housing Press on the back or on the front as shown in 1 Press simultaneously on the cover plate from below as shown in 2 Remove the cover plate carefully since the display and the keyboard are connected to the board by means of delicate flat ribbon cables 3 UF PS9000 BA 02 1212 Maintenance 57 73 Jumpers for setting actively or passively supplied outputs E et eae ie wey Backup battery ot el E 4 d CT Le pami Uy e ae i WEEK LOG STILL al SD memory card gt Illustration 29 Controller board 13 2 Changing the SD memory card Press on the memory card in the direction of the arrow The memory card will be released Then pull the released memory card out of the plug in unit in the direction of the arrow 13 3 Changing the backup batter Pull the bracket carefully in the direction of the arrow At the same time press lightly from the left The battery will be released from the socket 3 UF_PS9000 _BA_0
47. ific time burnout Signal loss Example You expect a maximum flow rate of 100 m in your application and assigned this rate the 20 mA value You also set the following defaults for the error mode If an error is pending the 4 mA to 20 mA output enters the error mode and outputs 4 mA on expiration of a delay time of 20 seconds In practical operation you may have a flow rate of 130 m in the piping for a duration up to two minutes In this case your PortaSonic 9000 would output 20 mA for the duration of 20 seconds and then enter the error mode and output 4 mA on expiration of a timeout of 20 seconds 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Parametering of the inputs and outputs 45 73 9 3 9 4 Parametering of the relay The PortaSonic 9000 has a relay output It is possible to allocate both a function and a range to the output Example of an external circuit lt is for instance possible to couple a warning light to the output to indicate that the flow rate has fallen below a certain minimum flow rate Colour coding of the relay output cable Yellow os Output 1 White gt Output 2 AN The relay is NO normally open i e the switching contact of the relay is open It will be closed only if it is triggered by a parameterized function The switching contact remains also open in case of a voltage loss empty battery The polarity of the connecting points does not need to be taken into account Navigate to the Analogue out
48. igcol Z3 f un Meter Glucol 38 pg Ew a in a u n Select the medium Eirich Seer del pe Please select Flutd User Find come Speed Waler 20 Cdeq Water 50 Edeg Water 100 Cdeg Please enter Fluid sonit speed a Mater Sigcdl 54 fouses Sigcerin ne 1486 fy m s ENTER tub Dil x RA gl BACK phe 19 73 Enter the kinematic viscosity of the medium Time 09 33 64 5D Memory 2 0068 accu full User Flaw Viscosity Please enter fluid kinematic viscosity i 00 1 0 0f t 6 m s ENTER BACK Time 09 33 25 SD Memory 2 006B Accu full User Fluid Heat Capatily Please enter heat capacity 04 18E kiko ar HACK medium Time 09 33 52 5D Memory 2 0068 accu full ser fivid Density Please enter Density ajl ON 00998 24 kow HACK T li UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 Enter the heat capacity of the medium Enter the density of the Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 20 73 Select the appropriate ultrasonic sensor SD Memory 7 0068 Accu full Transducer Setup Time 110 40 19 Please select Transducer 1 RUDCZO 3 KUDCOS 4 XUDIIO a AUDIOS See chapter PortaSonic 9000 and components for more information on the appropriate pipe sizes and sensors Select the appropriate mode of installation Fime 10 40 32 SD Memory 2 00GH Mount Type Setup lease select sensor mounting Y 2 W
49. l through the details of the stored parameter file A The parameter files are stored into an internal datalogger and not in the SD card The SD card is reserved for data log files only If you perform software reset also stored parameter files will be deleted 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Reading data on the computer 40 73 8 Reading data on the computer O O When connected via USB port to a computer please use USB cable running one of the operating systems XP WIN2000 Vista Windows 7 or MAC OS X x your PortaSonic 9000 is automatically detected as mass storage medium like a USB stick Your PortaSonic 9000 equipped with a USB 2 0 interface When successfully connected to a PC display will snow message USB ON in the main menu Flow1 Illustration 24 Display of PortaSonic 9000 when connected to PC PortaSonic 9000 SD card will be detected from Windows Linux and can be accessed in order to rename delete or copy files Organisieren v Systemeigenschatten Programm deinstallieren oder andem Netzlsufwerk verbinden Systemsteuerung ffnen az M 7 SX Favoriten 4 Festplatten 2 RI Desktop Raid 0 Verbund C SSD Vertex G l Downloads Gas P 73 TB frei von 1 81 TB val 91 4 GB frei von 2 Zuletzt besucht 4 Ger te mit Wechselmedien 2 LJ Bibliotheken wi DELTAWAVE_C F E Bilder E BD ROM Laufwerk D 55 SF 980 MB frei von 3 75 GB Dokumente P Musik Illustration 25 Windows s
50. n the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to System setup and select Time and date Time 15 45 54 SD Memory 7 0068 Cale 05 08 11 Set Time and Bate Accu Voltage 17 504 Hew Time RISE 45 44 n New Date 05 08 11 Lai Enter the time by using the format hh hour mm minutes ss seconds Change of Background lighting Navigate to the Background lighting window as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to System setup and select Background lighting a e brightoess 19 Now adjust the light intensity of the display 3 UF _PS9000 BA 02 1212 System setup 49 73 11 3 Change of the menu language The following two ways are possible to navigate to the Language window Directly after having switched on your device press the multi functional key during the start sequence The multifunctional key is situated beside the SETUP LANG field Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to System setup and select Language Time 18 45 04 SP Memory 2 00GB Accu 69 0 Info Flow Modulis ee Class i A e Type 100 Firmware 60 3 Dascript MUS Madul Ser Wum 812345 Date 1 0 ESC Append MUS Moitul A Note By changi
51. nction arrow buttons to kick out disturbing signals of the measuring window e Use different signal sequence see previous chapter e g 3 Barker5 or 1Puls rather than 4 Barker 7 e Use transducer working at higher frequence F20 rather than F10 to get sharper signals When using F20 2MHZ instead of F10 1MHZ the signals become half as wide half of time which makes it easier to separate signals Send Pipe V mode signal signal Hy E02 Amplitude Zgom _ Window Zoom Zoom Illustration 35 Separated signals lf you de activate the auto window e g in order to separate signals manually please always check the measured speed of sound of the separated signal When having the separated desired signal within the measuring window the speed of sound parameter vs in diagnostic menu should be within 20 of the expected speed of sound e g when measuring water at 20 C speed of sound should be within 1400 1500 m s If vs exceeds the expected values you most likely have separated the wrong signal e g pipe wall signal then vs is showing speed of sound of pipe material 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_ 1212 Maintenance 13 4 5 13 4 6 A 64 73 Activate Deactivate Auto Window When being in main menu flow1 please choose OSZ to enter the oscilloscope menu You now have to choose if you want to use auto window or not In case of problems with your measurement we recommend to try without auto window first
52. ng chains up to DN400 Ultrasonic coupling gel Optionally further ultrasonic sensors for smaller larger pipe sizes are available as well as temperature probes to be buckled on A The operating temperatures of the converter should not exceed or fall below a temperature range of 20 C up to 60 C 2 6 Safety instructions The ultrasonic sensors are susceptible to shocks and vibrations Therefore please ensure that the sensors are neither exposed to strong vibrations nor to intense mechanical shocks The sensors may already be destroyed beyond repair after one single unintentional drop The power supply unit should only be used indoors Replace the power supply unit or the 230V mains cable completely in case of a mechanical or electrical damage Instructions for the operation in ATEX explosion proof zones The converter and the standard ultrasonic sensors are not suitable for use in explosion proof zones Do not use the ultrasonic sensors above or below the permissible medium temperature range 3 UF_PS9000 _BA_02_1212 Operation 8 73 3 Operation C C 3 1 Control keys on the meter G Switches the meter on off To shut down the device press the button for a duration of approx 3 seconds and then release it 2 Switches the backlight on off G Multifunctional keys Select a function displayed on the screen by means of the key located beside the respective display 3 2 Basic operation navigation C C
53. ng the language you also change the language of the menus The language in the fields beside the multifunctional key will remain however unchanged 11 3 1 System setup of Other Navigate to the Other window as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to System setup and select Other How to access the Miscellaneous menu In the primary measuring window Flow 1 Select SETUP gt CMPL SETUP In the main menu navigate to Damping CutOff Zero menu 11 3 2 Miscellaneous Time 15 22 45 SD Memory 1 98GB Damping Cutoff Zero Setup Auto Window Please select 1 Damping Flow zZ Cut Off Flow 3 Zero 4 Auto Window 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 Troubleshooting 50 73 12 Troubleshooting O Use the checklist indicated below to trace errors and work it through point by point If no or only a faulty measurement is possible even after having completely worked through the list then please contact us Please keep the following information ready when contacting us Pipe material Pipe outside diameter Wall thickness Medium medium temperature Type length of the inflow and outflow ways Sensor type to be used Print out the Troubleshooting Guide Failure correction and work it through with care point by point Possibly this may help you to keep cool in case of a difficult application and to effect a sys
54. ns ADCR Delay 0 0 ps Pipe Delay 0 0 ps OSC Coating Delay 0 0000 qp LambdaCorr 0 Delay Corr 0 00 ps T1 T2 raw Signal run times along complete signal path including pipe wall and sensor enclosure dt raw Measured time difference of 11 12 raw XDCR DCR Sensor Signal run time within sensor Pipe delay Signal run time within pipe wall qp Compensation factor considering changes in temperature and therefore changes in speed of sound of fluid Coating delay Delay in signal run time generated by coating if applicable Lambda Corr Delay can be manually edited not recommended only for maintenance by multiples of wave length of signal Delay Corr Shows Lambda Corr in useconds Table Data in diagnostic menu 3 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Maintenance 67 73 13 5 Software update 13 5 1 13 5 2 i 13 9 3 Check current software version Before making an software update please check version of your software Switch off PortaSonic 9000 and restart it During start you can find version at the bottom of start screen e g 1 0 6c or similar Please note this value When using software version 1 0 3 or higher you can upgrade your PortaSonic 9000 by yourself by using update files When using software lower than 1 0 3 please send your PortaSonic 9000 to your dealer for update Unpack update file Badger provides update files which are usually zipped The file name represents the version of software
55. on the connection mode of the signal cables with the meter Is the transit time difference of the signals vF Indicates the flow velocity of the medium Vs Indicates the sound velocity of the medium Reynolds The Reynold s number will indicate if the cross section of the flow is laminar lt 1400 or turbulent gt 8000 Transmission coding Coding of the ultrasonic signals see above Signal 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_ 1212 Troubleshooting 93 73 Diagnostic window 2 of 2 1ime 16 38 50 llow 0 0 m h 100 C ower 0 0 HU f2 0 0 C ro Theta Palh Length mm T Pelai 0 0 PS ADCR dist 0 2 mm oo BAR index 1 use Bain 10 v i tT Corr DA ns i SHR Indices 10 sooo Max Ampl 1 7066 E Max Ampl 2 1502 mias Quatity pn C Theta Indicates the path angle within the medium Path length This is the length of the acoustic path within the medium Delay This is the calculated delay until the signals will be displayed in a centred way in the signal window Sensor distance This is the distance in mm between the sensor fronts Hole grid This is the number of holes between the mounting positions of the ultrasonic sensors Amplification This is the internal pre amplifier to amplify the ultrasonic signals with automatic control within a range of 0 255 AGC with 0 as the lowest value and 255 as the highest value Time correction This is the time recorded during a zero adjustment 12 2 1 Os
56. ors e g F05 instead of F10 or F 10 instead of F20 Sharpness of signals PortaSonic 9000 uses coded signals to ensure to detect signals also in case of noise Coded means that PortaSonic 9000 makes phase shifts within a signal package Illustration 34 Diffuse signals Illustration 34 shows diffuse signals There is basically no phase shift This might result in misdetection of signals Thanks to its sophisticated signal processing PortaSonic 9000 is able to handle diffuse signals until a certain limit Nevertheless sharp signals should be aspired gt UF PS9000 BA 02 1212 Maintenance 13 4 4 62 73 If there are problems the sharpness can be increased by Choosing different signal sequence described later Using other mounting mode Using different sensor Pipe surface Remove painting and or rust Koppel paste Making sure to use sufficient amount of coupling grease Magnalube Alignment of transducers Make sure that transducers are mounted as suggested by PortaSonic 9000 Please also make sure that center of sensors touches the pipe sufficiently might be problem at very small pipes You can check the oscilloscope while mounting the sensors e Making sure that sensors are not blocked e g by welding seams e Choosinga different location for your measurement 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 0 m s 0 0 m s O typ 75 0 0 Reynolds 0 0 SendCode To select a different signal sequence please enter the diagnosti
57. ound the signal which reaches about 20 40 of signal Time SD Memory Flow rate Heat capacity Delay TI ou ta T2 0 0 C Saing Measurement Illustration 33 Oscilloscope menu showing noisy signal i PortaSonic 9000 is capable to handle noisy signals thanks to its sophisticated signal processing But of course a high SN should be approached by user to have some leeway in case of additional interferences 3 UF PS9000 BA 02 1212 Maintenance 13 4 3 61 73 If there are problems with your measurement SN can be improved by Surface of pipe Remove painting or rust Coupling grease Use sufficient coupling grease Magnalube Alignment of sensors Make sure that sensors are mounted as suggested by PortaSonic 9000 Please also make sure that center of sensors touches the pipe sufficiently might be problem at very small pipes You can check the oscilloscope while mounting the sensors Make sure that sensors are not mounted e g on welding seams Make sure to remove air from your liquid deareate Choose another mounting position e g vertical pipe Make sure to provide sufficient straight run Make sure that signal cables are not disturbed by power cables Especially pumps and motors with frequency inverters generate electric noise and should be avoided to be nearby Use Z mode rather than V mode to reduce path length and therefore to increase signal strength Use V mode rather than W mode Use stronger sens
58. p the internal SD memory card will be recognized as a mass storage unit Therefore additional drivers are not required Inputs for the ultrasonic sensors BNC These are the terminals for the ultrasonic transducers Relay output 4 pole mini DIN This output is potential free and NO normally open Only when activated the internal contact will be closed Therefore it can be used for alarms or for upper lower limit deviations 6 T1 T2 inputs for PT100 6 pole mini DIN for connecting the optional temperature sensors to use the PortaSonic s internal heat quantity measurement 4 20mA analogue outputs 5 pole mini DIN It is possible to allocate variable quantities to these outputs like for example the flow They will supply a current which is proportional to the value of the respective variable quantity It is also possible to configure the initial and final values These terminals are two active double conductor outputs 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_1212 PortaSonic 9000 and components 7 73 2 5 Scope of supply of the PortaSonic 9000 delivery package CIO C Hard suitcase Converter Mains adapter including mains cable Signal cable between converter and ultrasonic sensor Ultrasonic sensor type according to the customer order Mounting rail for the ultrasonic sensor Analogue output cable for 4 20mA output MiniDIN crocodile clips Digital output cable for the relay output MiniDIN crocodile clips Stainless steel fasteni
59. put menu as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to I O setting and select Relay Accu liai Tlme 14 05 55 50 Memory 2 DO GH kelay Setup Tha internal ratay could be switched an in g definad range Select the function Choose itam to define range Pi Flow il 2 Fluid velocity 3 Diff temperature 4 Temp PTIOD 1 5 Temp P1100 2 gt SD card memory t ACCU capacity 10 7 g Status err SE NEXT l Select the minimum value at which the relay will be activated switched on While parametering functions like for example the flow rate the PortaSonic 9000 will also set the corresponding unit which has been selected before in the Unit setting and displayed in one of the measuring windows behind the respective function 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_ 1212 Parametering of the inputs and outputs 46 73 Example If you select cubic metre as the unit for the flow rate the values of the switching points will also be indicated in cubic metres min Zmax level defines the range where NERI ai ig Switched on betine min treshold level aJ 0000 00 ness Nina ENTER CSC ii Select the maximum value at which the relay will be deactivated switched off Time 13 23 41 SD Memory 2 0068 Accu fult Relay Selup Help min max level defines the range where the relay is swi
60. s with the data on the medium 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 16 73 6 3 Parametering by means of the Quick Setup The following steps are necessary to reach the Parametering function After having switched on your device select Setup during the start sequence and then Quicksetup Select Setup and afterwards Quicksetup in the main measurement window Flow i Start Select if you want to enter the pipe circumference or the outside diameter of the pipe ITime 16 03 20 55 Memory 2 006B Accu Inad Pipe Dimension Setup Please seject one af the known value Eircumference ime 16 04 59 509 Memory 2 006B Accu Joad Fipe Mufsige Circumieraid 6 Enter Pipe Outside ireumference 0 000 na ENTER ESC 3 Enter the outside diameter of the Enter the pipe circumference pipe 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 17 73 Enter the wall thickness of the pipeline ITime 17 80 31 SD Memary 2 NOGE Pipe Setup Diameter a Enter pipe outside diameter 0 1 39 E Fam ENTER If you do not know the wall thickness we recommend to use a wall thickness measuring device It is also recommended to use such a device for pipelines with extensive furring Select the pipe material persa _ Ass Time t 31 48 50 Memory 7 008 Pipe Material Setup Please s leci Pipe Material Select the pipe Enter the
61. shown below tlw V mode signal W mode signal Amplitude Pipe signal signal time Illustration 27 Signal images At t 0 the UP sensor starts signal transmission After time T tp you can see the pipe wall signal which reaches the corresponding sensor first because of shorter distance and usually faster propagation cause by higher speed of sound of pipe material After that at time T t1v the V mode signal reaches the sensor single reflection at opposite pipe wall After t1w ca 2x t1p the W mode signal is being detected Usually when having pipe materials highly conductible for ultrasonic signals metals and small pipes the pipe wall signal has high amplitude which is similar to amplitude of V mode signal When having sound absorbing materials plastic concret and or coating the pipe wall signal is usually weak indicated by low amplitude The V mode signal is usually stronger than the W mode signal 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 Troubleshooting 55 73 The time between the different signals might be significantly higher or lower depending on pipe sizes and speed of sound of involved materials A different situation occurs when measuring in Z mode time Illustration 28 Signals in Z mode Beside the send signal only the desired signal Z signal is visible The Z signal reaches the receiving sensor after T t1z 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 Maintenance 56 73 13 Maintenance None of the components o
62. tched on 5 Example A pump is operated in an application and the pump capacity is measured The maximum pump capacity is 6 000m Below a capacity of 150m the pump might be damaged Therefore the PortaSonic 9000 is to ensure that the pump will stop when the respective limiting value for causing damages is reached The prerequisite however is that cubic metre has been selected as the flow rate unit Thus the minimum switching point will be parametered Define max treshold level 0000 0f m s 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Calibration 47 73 10 Calibration 00 It is possible to calibrate your PortaSonic 9000 You can calibrate the flow as well as the analogue outputs and the PT100 Navigate to the calibration menu as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to Calibration line t5 13 44 SD Memory 2 6068 Accu sow eteri ane oi the Compiete Setup sutmens la change Parameters or press PSC to leave compiete Selup SFLEC SUBMENU i I i i Save ioad Site Params A n z Ripe Setup 3 Fluid Setup 4 Transducer Setup 5 1 0 Setup h h Logger Setup 7 System Setup t Units Setup 9 Calibration Setup nor 10 Dawping Cutofl Zero s 10 1 Flow calibration Select Flow in the calibration menu Tie IRSA SD Memory 2 08GR ccu tull Flow Calibration Vease calculate the percental offset according Yo
63. tematic error diagnosis Trouble shooting A Flow metering is not possible 1A 2A SA 4A 5A 6A 7A Is the pipeline completely filled up Is the medium loaded with gas Is there a pump nearby A maximum gas load of 12 Vol is allowed If your medium is loaded with gas Have you mounted the sensors at the 10 o clock or 14 o clock position in case of a horizontal pipeline If your medium is loaded with gas is it possible to mount the sensors on a vertical pipeline If so then mount the sensors on a vertical pipeline Does the medium contain solid matter Which amount of solid matter does the medium contain a maximum share of 10g l is allowed Do you exactly know the wall thickness Take a close look at the pipeline if there L are any engravings In case of hot water pipelines furring may have formed that will deposit if the medium contains a high amount of solid matter Use a wall thickness meter You may lease or buy such a wall thickness meter from us Check the wall thickness value entered in your device Did you enter the outside diameter or the circumference of the pipe Verify the L corresponding values once again Did you select the correct pipeline material Is it for sure that the pipeline system does not have any lining Effect some measurement at a concrete pipeline because this type of pipe has no sound transmitting characteristics Check the parameterized values OLI Is th
64. tic template e Wrap the plastic template once around the pipe at the mounting position of the first ultrasonic sensors sensors face has to be in line with the line to be dio e Using a felt tip pen draw a line on the pipe along the template corresponds with the pipe circumference Illustration 15 Attaching plastic Illustration 16 Attaching plastic Illustration 17 Pipe with first template template 2 mounting line for first sensor 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_1212 Metering with the PortaSonic 9000 25 73 e On successful completion of parameterization your PortaSonic 9000 displays the axial distance between the ultrasonic sensors sensor distance Measure the sensor distance based on the value displayed on your PortaSonic 9000 starting from the first line drawn to the position at which the second line is to be drawn mounting position for face of the second sensor Illustration 18 Measure required Illustration 19 Set up the template to Illustration 20 Auxiliary marks distance given by flow transmitter mark the mounting position of the second sensor e Draw two crosshairs on the same axis centered on the lines drawn with the help of the template e Mount the first transducer Its face is positioned on the axis of the first line drawn The transducer face not the transducer is centered onto the first crosshair Now calculate half of the pipe s outer circumference 2 a r era r Radius of pipe including wall thickness
65. tion of cables T2 Signal run time of back signal 2 upstream signal or downstream signal depending on connection of cables dT Measured difference between T1 and T2 minus zero offset if applicable dT is proportional to flow vF Measured velocity Vs Measured sonic velocity of media Depends e g on temperature SigQ Number of valid signals in percentage PortaSonic 9000 makes a lot of measurements per second and automatically filters out unreliable signals The number of measurements in relation to valid measurements is SigQ The achievable number is related to the choosen quality see parameter quality below The higher the quality the lower usually the SigQ When setting quality to 0 there is basically no filtering of signals and all signals are used for measurement with the risk of using bad signals K Factor Factor which compensates the influence when measuring laminar flow Re lt 8000 When measuring in that area a small additional uncertainty might occur The number of Reynolds automatically affects the choosen compensation factor The used signal sequence Table Data in diagnostic menu 1 Diagnostic menu 2 3 Time 15 22 45 SD Memory 1 986B Accu full __ Diagnosis T10 0 C T 0 0 C 0 0 Path Length 0 0mm Delay 0 0 ps ADCR dist 0 0 mm Max Ampi 1 Hax Ampl 2 Quality BAR index 0 Gain dT Corr SHR Indices 3 UF_PS9000 BA_02 1212 Maintenance 66 73 Theta
66. ur comparison standard al i Piease select i ai i 2 PDD 12 11 t t Jime 15 13 55 SD Memory 2 6068 Accu tow Calibration Setup 3 PRO T Please enler the perceatal A PT109 TZ tlow offset e 00 0f9 x ENTER i Then enter the deviation in percent according to your calibration standard When calibrating your PortaSonic 9000 we recommend to carry out measurements at different rates of flow and to determine the average value of the measuring results afterwards During a factory calibration we determine the average value by means of five different flow rates The entered flow offset will be stored within the meter until it is overwritten by a new value 10 2 Calibration of the PT100 For more detailed information on the calibration of the PT100 see the chapter Heat quantity measuring Zero adjustment of the PT100 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02_ 1212 System setup 48 73 11 System setup O Navigate to the system setup menu as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP in the Flow 1 main measuring window In the main menu navigate to System setup 11 1 Time 15 45 33 5bD Mamoru 2 00G6 Sustem Setup SYSTEM SETTINGS Pi TIME and DATE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT LANGUAGE SYSTEMTEST INFO FLOW MODUL SYSTEM RESET Change of time and date Navigate to the Time and date window as follows Select SETUP and afterwards COMPL SETUP i
67. ut Vime 19 18 27 SD Memory 2 006B Accu full Analog Ouput Setup Cheose the measurement resuli which Should be given out e Define Metering Dutput Fluid Vefocity _ _ 4 Diff Temperature Tt Tz Temp PTIO0 T1 5 Temp PTIOR I Power onic Velocity Select the value to be allocated to the 4mA output Time 13 19 09 SD Memory 2 00GB Accu full Analog Ouput Setup gt DEFINE 4m OUTPUT q lt 0000 0 9 ms ESC il UF_PS9000 BA_02_ 1212 Parametering of the inputs and outputs 44 73 What if a value falls below or exceeds the parameterized value Example You expect a flow rate of 100m and you have allocated this value to the 20mA output Temporarily there is however a flow rate of 130m8 In this case there is always a 20mA output even for the flow gt 100m Select after which period of time an error output should be effected burnout Time 13 21 14 SD Memory 2 00GB Accu full Error management define GUEL ey the analog outputs in case of an error J 1 FAULT max Z0m 2 FAULT min 4mA Select the output flow rate supplied in case of an error Time 13 21 14 Error management define OULED IUA UL EA the analog outputs in case of an error amp 1 FAULT max 20mA 2 FAULT min dmaA i When do you have an error situation If limits of the values previously assigned to the 4 mA and 20 mA outputs were exceeded on expiration of a spec
68. your PortaSonic 9000 hang up an update might fail since a part of the required file is missing Please contact your dealer in that case Attention Please make software reset see chapter reset after update To make software reset you can press button RESET SYS at start screen 3 UF_PS9000_BA_02 1212 Medium data 69 73 14 Medium data OO Sound velocity and density of various liquids Glycerine 20 1 2613 1923 Carbon tetrachloride 20 1 5942 938 Sea water Salt content 3 5 16 1 000 1510 T Temperature p Density V Sound velocity Sound velocities of water depending on the medium temperature 0 up to 100 C o 1440274 S S S 1546 83 1555 02 5 1426 50 80 1509 44 55 1547 70 80 1554 81 6 1430 92 31 1511 71 56 1548 51 81 1554 57 1554 30 3 UF_PS9000 BA 02 1212 Medium data 70 73 8 1439 46 33 1516 05 1550 00 1553 98 9 1443 58 34 1518 12 59 1550 68 1553 63 10 1447 59 35 1520 12 60 1551 30 1553 25 11 1451 51 36 1522 06 61 1551 88 86 1552 82 13 1459 07 38 1525 74 63 1552 91 88 1551 88 1462 70 39 1527 49 64 1553 35 89 1551 35 ee 16 t4e9 70 41 1530 80 66 1554 11 91 1550 20 18 1476 35 43 1533 88 68 1554 70 93 1548 92 19 1479 55 44 1535 33 69 1554 93 94 1548 23 21 1485 69 46 1538 06 71 1555 27 96 1546 75 23 1491 50 48 1540 57 73 1555 44 98 1545 14 24 1494 29 49 1541 74

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