User Manual

UMFLUXUS_F501V1-0EN

Ultrasonic Flowmeter
for Liquids

FLUXUS F501
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User manual for

FLUXUS F501
UMFLUXUS_F501V1-0EN, 2015-11-19
Copyright (©) FLEXIM GmbH 2015
Subject to change without notification.
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Die Sprache, in der die Anzeigen auf dem Messumformer erscheinen, kann eingestellt werden (siehe Abschnitt 8.5).

The transmitter can be operated in the language of your choice (see section 8.5).

Il est possible de sélectionner la langue utilisée par le transmetteur à l'écran (voir section 8.5).

El caudalímetro puede ser manejado en el idioma de su elección (ver sección 8.5).

De transmitter kan worden gebruikt in de taal van uw keuze (zie paragraaf 8.5).

Имеется возможность выбора языка информации, отображаемой на экране преобразователя (смотри подраз-
дел 8.5).

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Regarding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2 Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1 First Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.3 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3 General Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Measurement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.2 Measurement Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Measurement Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4 Description of the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5 Selection of the Measuring Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Acoustic Penetration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.2 Undisturbed Flow Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
5.3 Selection of the Measurement Arrangement Taking onto Account the Measuring Range
and the Measuring Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.4 Selection of the Sound Beam Plane Near an Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6 Installation of the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.2 Installation of the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.3 Connection of the Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6.4 Transducers – Connection via Junction Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
6.5 Connection of the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
6.6 Connection of the Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
7 Installation of the Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.1 Preparation of the Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.2 Orientation of the Transducers and Transducer Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.3 Installation with Mounting Shoe and Tension Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.4 Transducer Mounting Fixture Variofix L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.5 Installation with Variofix C (only F501IP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
8 Start-up of the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8.1 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
8.2 Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
8.3 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
8.4 HotCodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8.5 Language Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
8.6 Interruption of the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
9 Basic Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9.1 Input of the Pipe Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
9.2 Input of the Medium Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
9.3 Transducer selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
9.4 Extension Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
9.5 Defining the Measuring Point Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
9.7 Transducer Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
9.8 Start of the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
9.9 Detection of the Flow Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
9.10 Interruption of the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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10 Displaying the Measured Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

10.1 Selection of the Physical Quantity and of the Unit of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
10.2 Adjustment of the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
10.3 Status Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
10.4 Transducer Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
11 Advanced Measuring Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.1 Command Execution during Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.2 Damping Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.3 Totalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.4 Upper Limit of the Flow Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11.5 Cut-off Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11.6 Uncorrected Flow Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.7 Change of the Limit for the Inner Pipe Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.8 Program Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
12 Data Logger and Transmission of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12.1 Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12.2 Transmission of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
13 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
13.1 Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
13.2 Dialogs and Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
13.3 Measurement Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
13.4 Setting the Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
13.5 Instrument Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
14 SuperUser Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
14.1 Activation/Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
14.2 Defining the Flow Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
14.3 Limit of the Signal Amplification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
14.4 Upper Limit of the Sound Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
14.5 Detection of Long Measurement Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
14.6 Number of Decimal Places of the Totalizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
14.7 Manual Reset of the Totalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
14.8 Display of the Sum of the Totalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
14.9 Display of the Last Valid Measured Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
14.10 Display During the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
15 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
15.1 Installation of an Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
15.2 Error Value Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
15.3 Activation of an Analog Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
15.4 Activation of a Binary Output as a Pulse Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
15.5 Activation of a Binary Output as an Alarm Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
15.6 Behavior of the Alarm Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
16 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
16.1 Problems with the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
16.2 Selection of the Measuring Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
16.3 Maximum Acoustic Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
16.4 Application Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
16.5 Large Deviations of the Measured Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
16.6 Problems with the Totalizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
16.7 Data Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Annex
A Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
B Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
C Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
D Declarations of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

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1 Introduction
1.1 Regarding this User Manual
This user manual has been written for the personnel operating the ultrasonic flowmeter FLUXUS. It contains important in-
formation about the measuring instrument, how to handle it correctly, and how to avoid damages.
Read the safety instructions carefully. Make sure you have read and understood this user manual before using the mea-
suring instrument.

Note! For technical data, see Technical Specifications.

All reasonable effort has been made to ensure the correctness of the content of this user manual. However, If you find any
erroneous information, please inform us. We will be grateful for any suggestions and comments regarding the concept and
your experience working with the measuring instrument.
This will ensure that we can further develop our products for the benefit of our customers and in the interest of technologi-
cal progress. If you have any suggestions about improving the documentation and particularly this user manual, please let
us know so that we can consider your comments for future reprints.
The contents of this user manual are subject to changes without prior notice. All rights reserved. No part of this user man-
ual may be reproduced in any form without FLEXIM's written permission.

1.2 Safety Instructions

The user manual contains instructions that are marked as follows:

Note! This text contains important information about the use of the measuring instrument.

Attention! This text contains important instructions which should be observed to avoid damage or destruction of
the measuring instrument. Proceed with special caution!

Observe these safety instructions!

1.3 Warranty
The FLUXUS measuring instrument is guaranteed for the term and to the conditions specified in the sales contract provid-
ed the equipment has been used for the purpose for which it has been designed and operated according to the instruc-
tions given in this User Manual. Misuse of the FLUXUS will immediately revoke any warranty given or implied.
This includes:
• replacement of a component of FLUXUS with a component that was not approved by FLEXIM
• unsuitable or insufficient maintenance
• repair of FLUXUS by unauthorized personnel
FLEXIM assumes no responsibility for injury to the customer or third persons proximately caused by the material owing to
defects in the product which were not predictable or for any indirect damages.
FLUXUS is a very reliable instrument. It is manufactured under strict quality control using modern production techniques.
If installed as recommended in an appropriate location, used cautiously and taken care of conscientiously, no troubles
should appear.
In case of a problem which cannot be solved with the help of this user manual (see chapter 16), contact our sales office
giving a precise description of the problem. Specify the type, serial number and firmware version of the measuring instru-
ment.

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2 Handling
2.1 First Inspection
The measuring instrument has already been tested thoroughly at the factory. At delivery, proceed to a visual control to
make sure that no damage has occurred during transportation.
Check that the specifications of the measuring instrument delivered correspond to the specifications given on the pur-
chase order.
The type and the serial number of the transmitter are shown on the nameplate. The transducer type is printed on the trans-
ducers.

2.2 General Precautions

FLUXUS is a precision measuring instrument and has to be handled with care. To obtain good measurement results and
not damage the measuring instrument, it is important that great attention is paid to the instructions given in this user man-
ual, particularly to the following points:
• Protect the transmitter from shocks.
• Keep the transducers clean. Manipulate the transducer cables with caution. Avoid excessive cable bend.
• Make sure to work under correct ambient and operating temperatures. The ambient temperature has to be within the op-
erating temperature range of the transmitter and the transducers (see Technical Specifications).
• Observe the degree of protection (see Technical Specifications).

Attention! On the display of the transmitter and the window of the front plate (inside and outside) are protection
films. Remove these protection films before using the transmitter.

2.3 Cleaning
• Clean the transmitter with a soft cloth. Do not use detergents.
• Remove traces of the coupling compound from the transducers with a soft paper towel.

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3 General Principles
For the ultrasonic measurement of the flow rate, the flow velocity of the medium flowing in a pipe is determined. Further
physical quantities (e.g., volumetric flow rate, mass flow rate) are derived from the flow velocity and from additional physi-
cal quantities, if necessary.

3.1 Measurement System

The measurement system consists of a transmitter, the ultrasonic transducers with the transducer cables and the pipe on
which the measurement is conducted.
The ultrasonic transducers are mounted on the outside of the pipe. Ultrasonic signals are sent through the medium and re-
ceived by the transducers. The transmitter controls the measuring cycle, eliminates the disturbance signals and analyzes
the useful signals. The measured values can be displayed, used for calculations and transmitted.

transducers

pipe

transmitter

Fig. 3.1: Example of a measurement setup

3.2 Measurement Principle

The flow velocity of the medium is measured using the transit time difference correlation principle (see section 3.2.2).

3.2.1 Terms
Flow profile
Distribution of the flow velocities over the cross-sectional pipe area. For an optimal measurement, the flow profile has to
be fully developed and axisymmetrical. The shape of the flow profile depends on whether the flow is laminar or turbulent
and is influenced by the conditions in the supply line of the measuring point (see chapter 5).
Reynolds number Re
Coefficient describing the turbulence behavior of a medium in the pipe. The Reynolds number Re is calculated from the
flow velocity, the kinematic viscosity of the medium and the inner pipe diameter.
If the Reynolds number exceeds a critical value (usually approx. 2 300, if the medium flows in a pipe), a transition from a
laminar flow to a turbulent flow takes place.
Laminar flow
A flow without any turbulence. There is no disruption between the parallel flowing layers of the medium.
Turbulent flow
A flow in which turbulence (swirling of the medium) occurs. In technical applications, the flow in the pipe is mostly turbu-
lent.
Transition range
The flow is partly laminar and partly turbulent.
Transit time difference ∆t
Difference of the transit times of the signals The flow velocity of the medium in the pipe is determined from the transit time
difference (see Fig. 3.2, Fig. 3.3 and Fig. 3.4).

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Sound speed c
Speed of the propagating sound. The sound speed depends on the mechanical properties of the medium or the pipe ma-
terial. In pipe materials and other solid materials, a distinction is made between the longitudinal and transversal sound
speed. For the sound speed of some media and materials see annex C.1.
Flow velocity v
average value of the flow velocities over the cross-sectional pipe area.
Acoustic calibration factor ka
c

ka = -----------
sin 
-

The acoustic calibration factor ka is a parameter of the transducer which results from the sound speed c within the trans-
ducer and the angle of incidence (see Fig. 3.2). According to Snell's law of refraction, the angle of propagation in the ad-
joining medium or pipe material is:
c
 c c
ka = -----------
sin 
- = -----------
sin 
- = ----------
sin 
-

Fluid mechanics correction factor kRe

With the fluid mechanics correction factor kRe, the measured value of the flow velocity in the area of the sound beam is
converted into the value of the flow velocity across the whole cross-sectional pipe area. In case of a fully developed flow
profile, the fluid mechanics correction factor only depends on the Reynolds number and the roughness of the inner pipe
wall. The fluid mechanics correction factor is recalculated by the transmitter for each new measurement.
·
Volumetric flow rate V
·
V =v·A
The volume of the medium that passes through the pipe per unit time. The is calculated from the product of the flow veloc-
ity v and the cross-sectional pipe area A.
·
Mass flow rate m
· ·
m = V ·ρ
The mass of the medium that passes through the pipe per unit time. The mass flow rate is calculated from the product of
·
the volumetric flow rate V and the density ρ.

3.2.2 Measurement of the Flow Velocity

The signals are emitted and received by two transducers alternatively in and against the flow direction. If the medium
moves, the signals propagating in the medium are displaced with the flow. This displacement causes a reduction in dis-
tance for the signal in the flow direction and an increase in distance for the signal against the flow direction in the wedge of
the receiving transducer (see Fig. 3.2 and Fig. 3.3). This causes a change in the transit times. The transit time of the signal
in the flow direction is shorter than the transit time against the flow direction. This transit time difference is proportional to
the average flow velocity.
The flow velocity of the medium is calculated as follows:
t -
v = kRe · ka · -----------
2t fl
with

v – flow velocity of the medium

kRe – fluid mechanics correction factor

ka – acoustic calibration factor

∆t – transit time difference

tfl – transit time in the medium

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transducer (emitter) transducer (receiver)

reduction in distance
cα cα in the transducer
α
pipe wall
cβ
β
γ

flow direction cγ
of the medium

sound path without flow sound path with flow

Fig. 3.2: Sound path of the signal in the flow direction

transducer (receiver) transducer (emitter)

increase in distance
in the transducer
cα cα

α
pipe wall
cβ
β

flow direction cγ
of the medium

sound path without flow sound path with flow

Fig. 3.3: Sound path of the signal against the flow direction

signal in the signal against

flow direction the flow direction

∆t

Fig. 3.4: Transit time difference ∆t

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3.3 Measurement Arrangements

3.3.1 Terms and Definitions
Diagonal arrangement
The transducers are mounted on the opposite sides of the pipe (see Fig. 3.5).
Reflection arrangement
The transducers are mounted on the same side of the pipe (see Fig. 3.6).

Fig. 3.5: Diagonal arrangement Fig. 3.6: Reflection arrangement

Sound path
The distance covered by the ultrasonic signal after crossing the pipe once. The number of the sound paths is:
• odd if the measurement is conducted in the diagonal arrangement (see Fig. 3.5)
• even if the measurement is conducted in the reflection arrangement (see Fig. 3.6).
Transducer distance
Distance between the transducers. It is measured between the inner edges of the transducers.

reflection arrangement transducer distance

diagonal arrangement transducer distance

(positive transducer distance)

diagonal arrangement
(negative transducer distance)

transducer distance

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Sound plane
The plane containing one, two or more sound paths or beams (see Fig. 3.7).

2 sound paths
in 1 plane

Fig. 3.7: Sound paths in one plane

3.3.2 Examples

Diagonal arrangement with 1 beam Reflection arrangement with 1 beam

1 transducer pair 1 transducer pair
1 sound path 2 sound paths

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4 Description of the Transmitter

FLUXUS F501 has 1 measuring channel. The front plate has to be removed to access the command panel.

Attention! The degree of protection of the transmitter is only ensured if the cable glands are firmly tightened and
the housings are tightly screwed.

2x 16-digit LCD display,

backlit

keyboard

transducers outputs power supply

Fig. 4.1: Command panel

4.1 Keyboard
The keyboard consists of 5 keys.
Tab. 4.1: General functions

ENTER confirmation of selection or entered value

BRK + C INIT: When switching on the transmitter press these two keys simultaneously to execute the
initialization (see section 8.2).
BRK + C + ENTER RESET: Press these three keys simultaneously to correct a malfunction. The reset has the
same effect as restarting the transmitter. Stored data are not affected.
BRK interruption of the measurement and selection of the main menu
Be careful not to stop a current measurement by inadvertently pressing key BRK!

Tab. 4.2: Navigation

scroll to the right or up through a scroll list

scroll to the left or down through a scroll list

Tab. 4.3: Input of digits

move the cursor to the right

scroll through the digits above the cursor
C Move the cursor to the left. If the cursor is on the left margin:
• an already edited value will be reset to the value which was stored previously
• an unedited value will be deleted.
If the entered value is not valid, an error message will be displayed. Press ENTER and enter a
correct value.

Tab. 4.4: Input of text

move the cursor to the right

scroll through the characters above the cursor
C reset all characters to the last stored entry

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5 Selection of the Measuring Point

The correct selection of the measuring point is crucial for achieving reliable measurement results and a high measurement
accuracy.
A measurement on a pipe is possible if
• the ultrasound propagates with a sufficiently high amplitude (see section 5.1)
• the flow profile is fully developed (see section 5.2)
The correct selection of the measuring point and thus, the correct transducer positioning guarantees that the sound signal
will be received under optimum conditions and evaluated correctly.
Due to the variety of applications and the different factors that influence the measurement, there is no standard solution for
the transducer positioning. The correct position of the transducers is influenced by the following factors:
• diameter, material, lining, wall thickness and shape of the pipe
• medium
• gas bubbles in the medium
Avoid measuring points in the vicinity of deformations and defects of the pipe and in the vicinity of welds.
Avoid locations with deposit formation in the pipe.
The ambient temperature at the measuring point has to be within the operating temperature range of the transducers (see
Technical Specifications).
Select the location of the transmitter within cable reach of the measuring point.
The ambient temperature at the location has to be within the operating temperature range of the transmitter (see Techni-
cal Specifications).
If the measuring point is within an explosive atmosphere, the danger zone and gases that may be present have to be de-
termined.The transducers and the transmitter have to be appropriate for these conditions.

5.1 Acoustic Penetration

The pipe has to be acoustically penetrable at the measuring point. The acoustic penetration is reached when pipe and me-
dium do not attenuate the sound signal so strongly that it is completely absorbed before reaching the second transducer.
The attenuation in the pipe and in the medium depends on:
• kinematic viscosity of the medium
• proportion of gas bubbles and solids in the medium
• deposits on the inner pipe wall
• pipe material
The following requirements have to be met at the measuring point:
• the pipe is always filled completely
• no material deposits in the pipe
• no bubbles accumulate

Note! Even bubble-free media can form gas bubbles when the medium expands, e.g., before pumps and
after great cross-section extensions.

Observe the notes in the following table.

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Tab. 5.1: Recommended transducer position

Horizontal pipe
Select a measuring point where the transducers can be mounted on the side of the pipe, allowing the sound waves to
propagate in the pipe horizontally. Thus, solid at the bottom or gas bubbles at the top of the pipe will not influence the
propagation of the signal.
correct: disadvantageous:

Vertical pipe
Select the measuring point at a pipe location where the medium flows upward. The pipe has to be completely filled.
correct: disadvantageous:

Free inlet or outlet pipe section:

Select the measuring point at a pipe location where the pipe cannot run empty.

correct: disadvantageous:

correct: disadvantageous:

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5.2 Undisturbed Flow Profile

Some flow elements (elbows, slide valves, valves, control valves, pumps, reducers, diffusers, etc.) distort the flow profile
in their vicinity. The axisymmetrical flow profile needed for correct measurement is no longer given. A careful selection of
the measuring point helps to reduce the impact of disturbance sources.
It is most important that the measuring point is chosen at a sufficient distance from any disturbance sources. Only then it
can be assumed that the flow profile in the pipe is fully developed. However, measuring results can be obtained even if the
recommended distance to disturbance sources cannot be observed for practical reasons.
Recommended straight inlet and outlet pipe lengths for different types of flow disturbance sources are shown in the ex-
amples in Tab. 5.2.

Tab. 5.2: Recommended distance from disturbance sources; D – nominal pipe diameter at the measuring point, l – recommended distance

disturbance source: 90° elbow

supply line: l ≥ 10 D return line: l ≥ 5 D

l
l

disturbance source: 2x 90° elbows in same plane

supply line: l ≥ 25 D return line: l ≥ 5 D

disturbance source: 2x 90° elbows in different planes

supply line: l ≥ 40 D return line: l ≥ 5 D

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Tab. 5.2: Recommended distance from disturbance sources; D – nominal pipe diameter at the measuring point, l – recommended distance

disturbance source: T piece

supply line: l ≥ 50 D return line: l ≥ 10 D

l l

disturbance source: diffuser

supply line: l ≥ 30 D return line: l ≥ 5 D

l
l

disturbance source: valve

supply line: l ≥ 40 D return line: l ≥ 10 D

l l

disturbance source: reducer

supply line: l ≥ 10 D return line: l ≥ 5 D

l
l

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Tab. 5.2: Recommended distance from disturbance sources; D – nominal pipe diameter at the measuring point, l – recommended distance

disturbance source:pump
supply line: l ≥ 50 D

5.3 Selection of the Measurement Arrangement Taking onto Account the Measuring
Range and the Measuring Conditions

Diagonal arrangement with 1 beam Reflection arrangement with 1 beam

• wider flow velocity and sound speed range compared to • smaller flow velocity and sound speed range compared to
the reflection arrangement the diagonal arrangement
• use in the presence of deposits on the inner pipe wall or • transverse flow effects are compensated for because the
with strongly attenuating media (only 1 sound path) beam crosses the pipe in 2 directions
• higher accuracy of measurement because the accuracy
increases with the number of sound paths

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5.4 Selection of the Sound Beam Plane Near an Elbow

On vertical pipes On horizontal pipes

flow direction
elbow plane
elbow plane

flow direction

• The sound beam plane (see section 3.3.1) has an angle • The sound beam plane (see section 3.3.1) has an angle
of 90° to the elbow plane. The elbow is upstream of the of 90° ± 45° to the elbow plane. The elbow is upstream of
measuring point. the measuring point.

With measurements in both directions

flow direction

• The sound beam plane (see section 3.3.1) is selected ac-

cording to the nearest elbow (horizontal or vertical, de-
pending on the pipe orientation - see above).

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6 Installation of the Transmitter

6.1 Location
• Select the measuring point according to the recommendations in chapter 3 and 5.
• Select the location of the flowmeter within cable reach of the measuring point.
The ambient temperature has to be within the operating temperature range of the transmitter (see Technical Specifica-
tions).

6.2 Installation of the Transmitter

6.2.1 Opening and Closing the Housing
• Loosen the 4 screws of the housing.
• Open the front plate of the transmitter.
• Remove the protection films from the window of the front plate (inside and outside) and from the display of the transmitter
(see Fig. 6.1).

Display of the transmitter Window of the front plate

Fig. 6.1: FLUXUS F501

Closing

Attention! The degree of protection of the transmitter is only ensured if the cable glands are firmly tightened and
the housing is tightly screwed.

• Close the front plate.

• Tighten the 4 screws of the housing of the transmitter.

6.2.2 Wall Installation

• Loosen the 4 screws of the housing.
• Open the front plate of the transmitter.
• Fix the housing to the wall (see Fig. 6.2).

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Ø 8.4

10
Ø 4.5
screw holes
165 for wall mounting

103
Fig. 6.2: FLUXUS F501 (dimensions in mm)

6.2.3 Pipe Installation

Installation on a 2 " pipe
• Fix the pipe mounting plate (2) to the pipe (see Fig. 6.3).
• Fix the instrument mounting plate (3) to the pipe mounting plate (2) with the nuts (4).
• Fix the bottom side of the housing to the instrument mounting plate (3).
Installation on a pipe > 2 "
The mounting kit is fixed to the pipe with tension straps (5) instead of the shackle (see Fig. 6.3.).
• Push the tension straps (5) through the holes in the instrument mounting plate (3).

1 shackle
1 2 3 2 pipe mounting plate
3 instrument mounting plate
4 nut
5 tension strap

Fig. 6.3: Pipe installation set

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6.3 Connection of the Transducers

It is recommended to run the cables from the measuring point to the transmitter before connecting the transducers to
avoid load on the connectors.

6.3.1 Direct Connection

• Remove the left blind plug for the connection of the transducer cable (see Fig. 6.6).
• Open the cable gland of the transducer cable (see Fig. 6.4)
• Push the transducer cable through the cap nut and the compression part.
• Remove the protection hose (at the end of the cable) by cutting the protection hose (see Fig. 6.5). Make sure not to dam-
age the transducer cable.
• Prepare the transducer cable with the cable gland. Cut the outer shield and brush it back over the compression part.
• Screw the gasket ring side of the basic part tightly into the housing.
• Insert the transducer cable into the housing.

Attention! For good high frequency shielding, it is important to ensure good electrical contact between the exter-
nal shield and the cap nut (and the housing).

• Fix the cable gland by screwing the cap nut onto the basic part.
• Connect the leads to the terminals of the transmitter (see Fig. 6.7 and Tab. 6.1).

compression part

cap nut basic part gasket ring side

of the basic part

Fig. 6.4: Cable gland

protection hose

Fig. 6.5: Transducer cable with protection hose

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basic part

7 mm
25 mm

cable gland
20 mm
45 mm

compression
part
cap nut

Fig. 6.6: Transducers – direct connection

1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4

1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 P E N (- ) L (+ )

Fig. 6.7: Terminals of the transmitter

Tab. 6.1: Terminal assignment of FLUXUS F501

terminal connection
10 transducer (core)
11 transducer (inner shield)
12 not connected
13 transducer (internal shield)
14 transducer (core)

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6.4 Transducers – Connection via Junction Box

6.4.1 Connection of the Extension Cable to the Transmitter
• Remove the left blind plug for the connection of the transducers (see Fig. 6.8).
• Open the cable gland of the extension cable. The compression part remains in the cap nut.
• Push the extension cable through the cap nut and the compression part.
• Prepare the extension cable with the cable gland. Cut the external shield and brush it back over the compression part.
• Screw the gasket ring side of the basic part in the housing.
• Insert the extension cable in the housing.

basic part
25 mm

7 mm

cable gland
20 mm
45 mm

compression
part
cap nut

Fig. 6.8: Connection to the transmitter

Attention! For good high frequency shielding, it is important to ensure good electrical contact between the exter-
nal shield and the cap nut (and the housing).

• Fix the cable gland by screwing the cap nut on the basic part.
• Connect the leads to the terminals of the transmitter (see Fig. 6.8 and Tab. 6.2).

Tab. 6.2: Terminal assignment of FLUXUS F501

terminal connection
10 white or marked cable (core)
11 white or marked cable (inner shield)
12 not connected
13 brown cable (inner shield)
14 brown cable (core)

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6.4.2 Connection of the Extension Cable to the Junction Box

6.4.2.1 Without Potential Separation (Standard)
The connection of an extension cables to a junction box without potential separation ensures that transducer, junction box
and transmitter are on the same potential. The extension cable should always be connected that way especially if power
cables are laid near the extension cable.
See section 6.4.2.2 if earthing on the same potential cannot be ensured.

Attention! Observe the "Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere" (see document SIFLUXUS).

• Remove the blind plug for the connection of the extension cable (see Fig. 6.9).
• Open the cable gland of the extension cable. The compression part remains in the cap nut.
• Push the extension cable through the cap nut and the compression part.
20 mm
100 mm

10 mm

extension cable transducer cable

external shield, external shield,

brushed back brushed back

extension cable

compression part
cap nut basic part

cable gland

Fig. 6.9: Connection of the extension cable and the transducer cable
to the junction box JB05

• Prepare the extension cable.

• Cut the external shield and brush it back over the compression part.
• Screw the gasket ring side of the basic part into the junction box.
• Insert the extension cable into the junction box.

Attention! For good high frequency shielding, it is important to ensure good electrical contact between the exter-
nal shield and the cap nut (and the junction box).

• Fix the cable gland by screwing the cap nut onto the basic part.
• Connect the extension cable to the terminals of the transmitter (see Fig. 6.9 and Tab. 6.3).

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Tab. 6.3: Terminal assignment (extension cable, KL2)

terminal connection
TV white or marked cable (core)
TVS white or marked cable (internal shield)
TRS brown cable (internal shield)
TR brown cable (core)
cable gland external shield

6.4.2.2 With Potential Separation

If earthing on the same potential cannot be ensured e.g., in measurement arrangements with long extension cables, ex-
tension cables and junctions boxes have to be insulated from each other. The junction box and the transducers have to be
on the same potential. Thus, no transient currents can enter the transmitter via the extension cable.

Note! For the installation of transducers to pipes with a cathodic corrosion protection see document TI-
FLUXUS_GalvSep.

Attention! Observe the "Safety Instructions for the Use in Explosive Atmosphere" (see document SIFLUXUS).

• Remove the blind plug for the connection of the extension cable (see Fig. 6.10).
• Open the cable gland of the extension cable. The compression part remains in the cap nut.
• Push the extension cable through the cap nut, the compression part and the basic part of the cable gland.

external
T R S
T V S

R S
V S
T V

T R
T G
T G

T R S
T V S
T V S

T R S

T V

T R
T V

T R
T G
T G
K L 2 K L 1 shield

shield terminal
10 mm

extension cable transducer cable

100 mm
20 mm

external external shield,

shield brushed back

extension cable

compression part
cap nut basic part

cable gland

Fig. 6.10: Connection of the extension cable and the transducer cable
to the junction box JB05

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• Insert the extension cable into the junction box.

• Prepare the extension cable.
• Cut the outer shield and brush it back.
• Pull the extension cable back until the brushed back external shield is below the shield terminal (see Fig. 6.10). The ex-
tension cable must remain completely insulated up to the shield terminal.
• Screw the gasket ring side of the basic part into the junction box.
• Fix the cable gland by screwing the cap nut onto the basic part.

Attention! The external shield of the extension cable must not have electrical contact to the junction box. There-
fore, the extension cable must remain completely insulated up to the shield terminal.

• Fix the extension cable and the external shield to the shield terminal.
• Connect the extension cable to the terminals of the transmitter (see Fig. 6.10 and Tab. 6.3).

Tab. 6.4: Terminal assignment (extension cable, KL2)

terminal connection
TV white or marked cable (core)
TVS white or marked cable (internal shield)
TRS brown cable (internal shield)
TR brown cable (core)
shield terminal external shield

6.4.3 Connection of the Transducer Cable to the Junction Box

• Remove the left blind plug for the connection of the transducers (see Fig. 6.6).
• Open the cable gland of the tranducer cable (see Fig. 6.4).
• Push the transducer cable through the cap nut and compression part.
• Remove the protection hose (at the end of the cable) by cutting the protection hose (see Fig. 6.5). Make sure not to dam-
age the transducer cable.
• Screw the gasket ring side of the basic part tightly into the housing.
• Insert the transducer cable into the housing.

Attention! For good high frequency shielding, it is important to ensure good electrical contact between the exter-
nal shield and the cap nut (and the housing).

• Fix the cable gland by screwing the cap nut onto the basic part.
• Connect the leads to the terminals of the junction box (see Fig. 6.9 or Fig. 6.10 and Tab. 6.5).

Tab. 6.5: Terminal assignment (transducer cable, KL1)

terminal connection
TV transducer (core)
TVS transducer (inner shield)
TRS transducer (internal shield)
TR transducer (core)

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6.5 Connection of the Power Supply

Attention! According to IEC 61010-1:2001, a switch has to be provided near the instrument in the building in-
stallation, easily accessible for the user and marked as a disconnection device for the instrument.

Attention! The degree of protection of the transmitter will only be guaranteed if the power cable fits firmly and
tightly in the cable gland.

• Remove the right blind plug for the connection of the power supply (see Fig. 6.11).
• Prepare the power cable with an M20 cable gland.
• Push the extension cable through the cap nut, the compression part and the basic part of the cable gland (see Fig. 6.12).
• Insert the power cable into the housing (see Fig. 6.11).
• Screw the gasket ring side of the basic part in the housing.
• Fix the cable gland by screwing the cap nut on the basic part (see Fig. 6.12).
• Connect the leads to the terminals of the transmitter (see Fig. 6.11 and Tab. 6.6).

outputs power supply

Fig. 6.11: Connection to the transmitter

Tab. 6.6: Terminal assignment - Connection of the power supply

terminal connection AC connection DC

PE earth earth
N(-) neutral - DC
L(+) phase + DC

compression gasket ring side

cap nut basic part
part of the basic part

Fig. 6.12: Cable gland

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6.6 Connection of the Outputs

• Remove the second blind plug from the right for the connection of the outputs (see Fig. 6.11).
• Prepare the output cable with an M20 cable gland.
• Push the extension cable through the cap nut, the compression part and the basic part of the cable gland (see Fig. 6.12).
• Insert the output cable into the housing.
• Screw the gasket ring side of the basic part into the housing.
• Fix the cable gland by screwing the cap nut onto the basic part (see Fig. 6.12).
• Connect the leads to the terminals of the transmitter (see Fig. 6.11 and Fig. 6.7).
• Close the transmitter: Screw the front plate onto the housing.

Tab. 6.1: Circuits of the outputs

output transmitter external circuit remark

internal circuit connecti-

on

active current Rext < 500 Ω

loop I1: 6
+
mA

- -
I1: 5

binary output Uext = 28 V DC

(optorelay) B1/B2: 2/4 Ic ≤ 100 mA
Rc
+

Uext -
V

B1/B2: 1/3

RS485 120 Ω
(option) 8 (A+) termination resistor
+

- 7 (B-)
shield 9

The number, type and connections of the outputs are customized.

Rext is the sum of all ohmic resistances in the circuit (e.g. resistance of the conductors, resistance of the am-
peremeter/voltmeter).

Tab. 6.1: Factory presets of the outputs

output current output I1

source item measured value
measured value current physical quantity
output range 4...20 mA
error value 3.5 mA

These settings can be changed. For installation of the outputs see section 15.1. For the activation of the outputs see sec-
tion 15.3...15.5.

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7 Installation of the Transducers

• Before you start this chapter, read and follow the instruction in chapter 9.
The transducers will be fixed to the pipe by means of the supplied transducer mounting fixture.

7.1 Preparation of the Pipe

Rust, paint or other deposits on the pipe absorb the sound signal. A good acoustic contact between the pipe and the trans-
ducers is obtained as follows:
• Clean the pipe at the selected measuring point.
• Remove rust or loose paint. An existing paint layer on the pipe should be smoothed for a better measuring result.
• Use coupling foil or apply a bead of acoustic coupling compound along the center line of the contact surface of the trans-
ducers.
• Observe that there must be no air pockets between the transducer contact surface and the pipe wall.
• Make sure that the transducer mounting exert the necessary pressure on the transducers.

7.2 Orientation of the Transducers and Transducer Distance

Mount the transducers onto the pipe in such way that the engravings on the transducers form an arrow (see Fig. 7.1). The
transducer cables show in opposite directions.
For the determination of the flow direction see section 9.9.

transducer distance

Fig. 7.1: Correct orientation of the transducers and transducer distance

7.3 Installation with Mounting Shoe and Tension Strap

• Cut the tension straps to length (pipe circumference + at least 120 mm).
• Make sure that part (2) of the clasp is on top of part (1) (see Fig. 7.2). The hooks of part (2) have to be on the outer side
of the clasp.
• Pull approx. 20 mm of the tension strap through the slot of the clasp to fix the clasp to the tension strap (see Fig. 7.3).
• Bend the end of the tension strap and insert the other end of the tension strap into the groove on the upper side of the
transducer shoe.
• Place the clasp on the side of the pipe showing towards you and put the tension strap around the pipe (see Fig. 7.4).
• Place the transducer shoe on the pipe. Hold the clasp and the transducer shoe with one hand and insert the tension
strap through parts (2) and (1) of the clasp (see Fig. 7.2).
• Tighten the tension strap and engage it in the inner hook of the clasp.

Note! On pipes with large diameters, use tongs to tighten the tension strap, if necessary.

1
1

2
2

Fig. 7.2: Clasp Fig. 7.3: Clasp with tension strap

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Note! The clasp has to be completely in contact with the pipe to ensure a good fixation.
• Mount the second transducer shoe in the same way. Adjust the displayed transducer distance by means of the measur-
ing tape.
• Tighten the screws of the clasp.
• Insert the transducers into the transducer shoes. Press the transducer firmly on the pipe. There should be no air pockets
between transducer surface and pipe wall. Tighten the screw of the transducer shoe.

Note! If the transducers are mounted on a vertical pipe and the transmitter is placed lower than the trans-
ducers, the transducer cables should be fixed to the tension strap by a cable tie to protect them from
mechanical strain.

Fig. 7.4: Mounted transducer in transducer shoe

7.4 Transducer Mounting Fixture Variofix L

When measuring in reflection arrangement, the transducer mounting fixtures are mounted on the same side of the pipe
(see Fig. 7.5).
When measuring in diagonal arrangement, the transducer mounting fixtures are mounted on the opposite sides of the pipe
(see Fig. 7.6).
In the following, the mounting of two transducer mounting fixtures in reflection arrangement is described (one transducer
mounting fixture for each transducer).

Fig. 7.5: Transducer mounting fixture Variofix L Fig. 7.6: Transducer mounting fixture Variofix L
(reflection arrangement) (diagonal arrangement)

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Overview of the mounting steps

• step 1
disassemble the transducer mounting fixture Variofix L
• step 2
fix the clasps to the tension straps
• step 3
fix one tension strap to the pipe
• step 4
use screws to fix the rail to the tension strap and fix it with the second tension strap
• step 5
insert the transducer in the cover, use screws to fix the cover with the transducer to the rail

4x band
clamp clasp
2 Variofix L
with tension
strap

or

4x quick
release clasp
with tension
strap
or
1 transducer pair

4x ratchet clasp
and tension
strap coil

Fig. 7.7: Scope of delivery

If the transducer distance is small and when measuring in reflection arrangement, only one transducer mounting fixture
has to be mounted (see Tab. 7.1).

Tab. 7.1: Approximate values for the mounting of a Variofix L

transducer frequency length of the rail length of the rail

(third character of the technical type) [mm] [mm]
K 348 < 89

7.4.1 Disassembly of Variofix L

• Disassemble the transducer mounting fixture Variofix L (see Fig. 7.8).

cover
screw

nut

rail

tension strap clamp

Fig. 7.8: Disassembly of Variofix L

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7.4.2 Fixing the Clasps to the Tension Straps

Select the installation instructions that correspond to the supplied clasp:
Band clamp clasp
The clasp is fixed to the tension strap (see Fig. 7.9).
Quick release clasp
The clasp is fixed to the tension strap (see Fig. 7.10).
• Cut the tension straps to length (pipe circumference + at least 120 mm).

Fig. 7.9: Band clamp clasp with tension strap Fig. 7.10: Quick release clasp with tension strap

Ratchet clasp
• Cut the tension strap to length (pipe circumference + at least 120 mm).

Attention! The edge of the tension strap is very sharp, leading to risk of injury. Remove the burr of the sharp
edge.

• Insert approx. 100 mm of the tension strap into parts 1 and 2 of the clasp (see Fig. 7.11 a).
• Bend the tension strap.
• Insert the tension strap into part (1) of the ratchet clasp (see Fig. 7.11 b).
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Repeat the steps for the second tension strap.
a b

1 2 1

Fig. 7.11: Ratchet clasp with tension strap

7.4.3 Fixing the Tension Strap to the Pipe

One tension strap is fixed to the pipe (see Fig. 7.12). The second tension strap is mounted later.

metal spring

tension strap clamp

clasp

Fig. 7.12: Tension strap with tension strap clamp and metal spring on the pipe

Select the installation instructions that correspond to the supplied clasp:

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Band clamp clasp

• Insert the tension strap into the tension strap clamp (see Fig. 7.13).
• Position the clasp and the tension strap clamp on the pipe (see Fig. 7.12). On a horizontal pipe, mount the tension strap
clamp on the side of the pipe, if possible.
• Place the tension strap around the pipe and insert it into the clasp (see Fig. 7.15).
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Tighten the screw of the clasp.
Quick release clasp
• Insert the tension strap into the tension strap clamp and the metal spring (see Fig. 7.13 and Fig. 7.14).
• Position the clasp, the metal spring and the tension strap clamp on the pipe (see Fig. 7.12):
– On a horizontal pipe, mount the tension strap clamp on the side of the pipe, if possible.
– Mount the metal spring on the opposite side of the tension strap clamp.
• Place the tension strap around the pipe and insert it into the clasp (see Fig. 7.16).
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Tighten the screw of the clasp.

metal spring
tension strap clamp

Fig. 7.13: Tension strap with tension strap clamp Fig. 7.14: Tension strap with metal spring

screw of the clasp

screw of the clasp

Fig. 7.15: Band clamp clasp with tension strap Fig. 7.16: Quick release clasp with tension strap

Ratchet clasp
• Insert the tension strap into the tension strap clamp and the metal spring (see Fig. 7.17). It is not necessary to mount the
metal spring:
– on steel pipes
– on pipes with an outer pipe diameter < 80 mm or
– on pipes that are not subjected to significant temperature fluctuations
• Position the clasp, the metal spring (if necessary) and the tension strap clamp on the pipe (see Fig. 7.12).
– On a horizontal pipe, mount the tension strap clamp on the side of the pipe, if possible.
– Mount the metal spring on the opposite side of the tension strap clamp (if necessary).
• Place the tension strap around the pipe and insert it into part 3 of the clasp (see Fig. 7.18).
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Cut off the protruding tension strap (see Fig. 7.19).

Attention! The edge of the tension strap is very sharp, leading to risk of injury. Remove the burr of the sharp
edge.

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• Tighten the screw of the clasp.

metal spring tension strap clamp

Fig. 7.17: Tension strap with the metal spring and the tension strap clamp

Fig. 7.18: Ratchet clasp with tension strap

cut

lever screw of the clasp

sense of rotation

Fig. 7.19: Ratchet clasp with tension strap

Attention! To release the screw and the tension strap press the lever down (see Fig. 7.19).

7.4.4 Fixing the Rail to the Pipe

• Place one tension strap clamp in the rail (see tension strap clamp 1 in Fig. 7.20). Observe the orientation of the tension
strap clamp.
• Tighten the nut of tension strap clamp 1 slightly.
• Screw the rail to tension strap clamp 2 (see Fig. 7.21).
• Tighten the nut of tension strap clamp 2, but not too firmly in order not to damage the tension strap.

nut

tension strap 1
Observe the
orientation!

Fig. 7.20: Rail with tension strap clamp

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tension strap 2
tension strap 1

tension strap 2

nut

Fig. 7.21: Rail, mounted on one side of the pipe

• Select the installation instructions that correspond to the supplied clasp:

Band Clamp Clasp
• Insert the tension strap into tension strap clamp 1 (see Fig. 7.22).
• Place the tension strap around the pipe and insert it into the clasp (see Fig. 7.23).
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Tighten the screw of the clasp.
• Tighten the nut of tension strap clamp 1, but not too firmly in order not to damage the tension strap (see Fig. 7.22).

nut

metal spring

tension
strap 1
clasp

Fig. 7.22: Rail on the pipe

Quick release clasp

• Insert the tension strap into tension strap clamp 1 and the metal spring (see Fig. 7.24 and Fig. 7.22).
• Place the tension strap around the pipe and insert it into the clasp.
• Place the metal spring on the opposite side of tension strap clamp 1.
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Tighten the screw of the clasp.
• Tighten the nut of tension strap clamp 1, but not too firmly in order not to damage the tension strap (see Fig. 7.22).

metal spring
screw of the clasp
screw of the clasp

Fig. 7.23: Tension strap with Fig. 7.24: Tension strap with quick release
band clamp clasp clasp and metal spring

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Ratchet clasp
• Insert the tension strap into tension strap clamp 1 and the metal spring (see Fig. 7.22 and Fig. 7.25). It is not necessary
to mount the metal spring:
– on steel pipes
– on pipes with an outer pipe diameter < 80 mm or
– on pipes that are not subjected to significant temperature fluctuations
• Position the clasp, the metal spring (if necessary) and tension strap clamp 1 on the pipe. Mount the metal spring on the
opposite side of the tension strap clamp.
• Place the tension strap around the pipe and insert it into part 3 of the clasp (see Fig. 7.26).
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Cut off the protruding tension strap (see Fig. 7.27).

Attention! The edge of the tension strap is very sharp, leading to risk of injury. Remove the burr of the sharp
edge.

• Tighten the screw of the clasp.

• Tighten the nut of tension strap clamp 1, but not too firmly in order not to damage the tension strap (see Fig. 7.22).

metal spring tension strap

Fig. 7.25: Tension strap with the metal spring and the tension strap clamp

Fig. 7.26: Ratchet clasp with tension strap

cut

lever screw of the clasp

sense of rotation

Fig. 7.27: Ratchet clasp with tension strap

Note! To release the screw and the tension strap, press the lever down (see Fig. 7.27).

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• Repeat the steps for fixing the second rail (see Fig. 7.28).

Fig. 7.28: Pipe with two rails

Installation of the transducers in Variofix L

• Press the transducers firmly on the transducer clamping fixture in the covers until the transducers are firmly fixed (one
transducer in each cover). The transducer cables show in opposite directions (see Fig. 7.29).

Note! The arrows on the transducers and the cover have to point in the same direction.

(1)

cover
transducer
(2)
clamping
fixture

Fig. 7.29: Transducers in the cover

• Adjust the transducer distance displayed by the transmitter (see section 9.5 and Fig. 7.30).
• Fix the cables of the transducers with the strain relief clamp to protect them from mechanical strain (see Fig. 7.30).
• Put coupling foil (or some coupling compound for a short-term installation) on the contact surface of the transducers. The
coupling foil can be fixed to the contact surface of the transducer with a small amount of the coupling compound.

strain
cover
relief
clamp

transducer distance

Fig. 7.30: Adjustment of the transducer distance

• Put the covers with the transducers on the rail.

• Correct the transducer distance, if necessary (see section 9.6.1 and 9.6.2).

Note! Make sure that the coupling foil remains on the contact surface of the transducers.

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• Tighten the screws of the cover (see Fig. 7.31).

screws of
the cover

Fig. 7.31: Transducers with Variofix L on the pipe

7.5 Installation with Variofix C (only F501IP)

When measuring in reflection arrangement, one transducer mounting fixture is mounted on the side of the pipe (see Fig.
7.32).
When measuring in diagonal arrangement, two transducer mounting fixtures are mounted on the opposite sides of the
pipe (see Fig. 7.33).
In the following, the installation of one transducer mounting fixture is described (transducers in reflection arrangement).

Fig. 7.32: Transducer mounting fixture Variofix C Fig. 7.33: Transducer mounting fixture Variofix
(reflection arrangement) C (diagonal arrangement)

Overview of the mounting steps

• step 1
disassemble the transducer mounting fixture Variofix C
• step 2
mount the tension straps (with or without clasp) and fix the rail to the tension straps with screws
• step 3
insert the transducers into the rail and fix them
• step 4
screw the cover onto the rail

1 Variofix C 1 tension strap coil

1 transducer pair

2x ratchet clasp
(optional)

Fig. 7.34: Scope of delivery

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7.5.1 Disassembly of Variofix C

• Disassemble the transducer mounting fixture Variofix C.
In order to remove the cover from the rail, bend the outer sides of the cover outwards (see Fig. 7.35).
In order to remove the spring clip from the rail, slide it over the indentation on the rail and lift it off (see Fig. 7.36).

Fig. 7.35: Removal of the cover

cover

tensioning screw

indentation spring clip

rail
spacing element

tension strap clamp

Fig. 7.36: Disassembly of Variofix C

7.5.2 Installation of the Rail

Select the installation instructions that correspond to the supplied clasp:
• see section Installation of the rail without a clasp
• see section Installation of the rail with the ratchet clasp
Installation of the rail without a clasp
• Cut the tension strap to length (pipe circumference + at least 120 mm).
• Insert approx. 100 mm of the tension strap into one of the slots of the tension strap clamp and bend it (see Fig. 7.37).
• If necessary, insert the long end of the tension strap into the metal spring (see Fig. 7.38). It is not necessary to mount the
metal spring:
– on steel pipes
– on pipes with an outer pipe diameter < 80 mm or
– on pipes that are not subjected to significant temperature fluctuations
• Place the tension strap around the pipe (see Fig. 7.39).

tension strap clamp

Fig. 7.37: Tension strap with tension strap clamp

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tension strap clamp

metal spring
metal spring

Fig. 7.38: Tension strap with the metal spring and the tension strap clamp

• Position the metal spring (if mounted) and the tension strap clamp (see Fig. 7.39):
– On a horizontal pipe, mount the tension strap clamp on the side of the pipe, if possible.
– Mount the metal spring (if necessary) on the opposite side of the tension strap clamp.

a b

tension
metal spring
strap

s = length of the rail - 33 mm

Fig. 7.39: Tension strap with the metal spring and the tension strap clamp on the pipe

• Insert the long end of the tension strap into the second slot of the tension strap clamp (see Fig. 7.39 a).
• Tighten the tension strap and bend it.
• Bend both ends of the tension strap (see Fig. 7.39 b).
• Repeat the steps for the second tension strap. Position the tension strap at the distance s (see Fig. 7.39).
• Put the rail on the tension strap clamps.
• Use the screws to fix the rail to the tension strap clamps (see Fig. 7.40).
• Tighten the screws.

screws

Fig. 7.40: Rail on the pipe

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Installation of the rail with the ratchet clasp

• Cut the tension strap to length (pipe circumference + at least 120 mm).
• Insert approx. 100 mm of the tension strap into parts 1 and 2 of the ratchet clasp (see Fig. 7.41 a).

a b

1 2 1

Fig. 7.41: Ratchet clasp with tension strap

• Bend the tension strap.

• Insert the tension strap into part 1 of the ratchet clasp (see Fig. 7.41 b).
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Insert the long end of the tension strap into the tension strap clamp and the metal spring (see Fig. 7.42). It is not neces-
sary to mount the metal spring:
– on steel pipes
– on pipes with an outer pipe diameter < 80 mm or
– on pipes that are not subjected to significant temperature fluctuations
• Place the tension strap around the pipe (see Fig. 7.43).

tension strap clamp

metal spring
metal spring

Fig. 7.42: Tension strap with the metal spring and the tension strap clamp

• Position the metal spring (if mounted), the ratchet clasp and the tension strap clamp:
– On a horizontal pipe, mount the tension strap clamp on the side of the pipe, if possible.
– Mount the metal spring (if necessary) on the opposite side of the tension strap clamp.
• Insert the long end of the tension strap into part 3 of the ratchet clasp (see Fig. 7.44).
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Cut off the protruding tension strap (see Fig. 7.45).
• Tighten the screw of the ratchet clasp.
• Repeat the steps for the second tension strap.

metal spring
ratchet clasp

tension strap clamp

Fig. 7.43: Tension strap with the metal spring, the ratchet clasp and the tension strap clamp on the pipe

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Fig. 7.44: Ratchet clasp with tension strap

cut

lever screw of the clasp

sense of rotation

Fig. 7.45: Ratchet clasp with tension strap

• Put the rail on the tension strap clamps (see Fig. 7.46).
• Fix the rail to the tension strap clamps with the screws.
• Tighten the screws.

screws

Fig. 7.46: Rail on the pipe

7.5.3 Installation of the Transducers in Variofix C

• Put coupling foil (or some coupling compound for a short-term installation) on the contact surface of the transducers. The
coupling foil can be fixed to the contact surface with a small amount of the coupling compound.

Note! If coupling foil is used: If the signal is not sufficient for the measurement, use the coupling compound
instead of the coupling foil.

• Position the transducers on the rail in such way that the engravings on the transducers form an arrow. The transducer
cables show in opposite directions (see Fig. 7.47).
• Adjust the transducer distance displayed by the transmitter (see section 9.7 and Fig. 7.47).
• Slide the spring clips on the transducers (see Fig. 7.48).
• Fix the transducers by tightening the tensioning screws slightly. The end of the screw has to be placed above the hole in
the transducer (see Fig. 7.47).
• Correct the transducer distance, if necessary (see section 9.7.1 and section 9.7.2).
• Tighten the tensioning screw.
• Fix the spacing element on the rail to mark the transducer position (see Fig. 7.47).
• Use a cable tie to fix the transducer cables in order to protect them from mechanical strain (see Fig. 7.48).
• Put the cover on the rail (see Fig. 7.49).
• Tighten the screws on both sides of the cover.

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spacing element

transducer distance

engravings on
hole the transducers

Fig. 7.47: Transducers in the rail (spring clip not shown)

cable tie

spring clip tensioning screw

Fig. 7.48: Transducers in the rail

screw cover

Fig. 7.49: Variofix C with transducer on the pipe

The cover can be removed from the mounted transducer mounting fixture as follows:
• Use a lever tool to remove the cover.
• Insert the lever tool in one of the four openings of the cover (see Fig. 7.50).
• Press the lever tool against the fixture.
• Bend the cover outwards and release it from the anchoring.
• Repeat the steps for the other three openings.
• Remove the cover from the rail.

lever tool
B
fixture

Fig. 7.50: Removal of the cover

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8 Start-up of the Transmitter

8.1 Switching on
As soon as the transmitter is connected to the power supply, the serial number of the trans-
FLEXIM FLUXUS mitter is displayed for a short time.
F501 -XXXXXXXX
Data cannot be entered while the serial number is displayed.
After the transmitter is switched on, the main menu is displayed in the default language.
>PAR< mea opt sf
The language of the display can be set (see section 8.5).
Parameter

8.2 Initialization
During an initialization (INIT) of the transmitter, the settings in the program branches Parameter and Output Options
and some of the settings in the program branch Special Funct. are reset to the default settings of the manufacturer.
For INIT-resistant settings, see annex A.
Proceed as follows to execute an initialization:
• While switching on the transmitter: keep keys BRK and C pressed.
• During the operation of the transmitter: press keys BRK, C and ENTER at the same time. A RESET is executed. Release
key ENTER only. Keep keys BRK and C pressed.

After the initialization has been executed, the message INITIALISATION DONE is dis-
INITIALISATION
played.
----DONE----

After the initialization, the remaining settings of the transmitter can be reset to the default settings and/or the stored mea-
sured values can be deleted.

Select yes to reset the remaining settings to the default settings or no to keep them at the
FACTORY DEFAULT?
current settings.
no >YES<
Press ENTER.
If yes is selected, the message FACTORY DEFAULT DONE will be displayed.
Select yes to delete the stored measured values or no to keep them stored.
Delete Meas.Val.
no >YES< Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if measured values are stored in the data logger.

8.3 Display
8.3.1 Main Menu

The main menu contains the following program branches:

>PAR< mea opt sf
Parameter • par (Parameter)
• mea (Measuring)
• opt (Output Options)
• sf (Special Function)

The selected program branch is displayed in capital letters and in angle brackets. The complete designation of the select-
ed program branch is displayed in the lower line.
Select a program branch by pressing key and . Press ENTER.

Note! By pressing key BRK, the measurement will be stopped and the main menu is selected.

Note! In this user manual, all program entries and keys are indicated with typewriter characters (Parame-
ter). The menu items are separated from the main menu by a backslash "\".

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8.3.2 Program Branches

• Program branch Parameter
input of the pipe and medium parameters
• Program branch Measuring
processing of the steps for the measurement
• Program branch Output Options
setting of the physical quantity, the unit of measurement and the parameters for the measured value transmission
• Program branch Special Funct.
contains all functions that are not directly related to the measurement
For an overview of the program branches see figure below. For a detailed overview of the menu structure see annex A.

Parameter Measuring Output Options Special Funct.

>PAR< >MEA< >OPT< >SF<
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
pipe parameters measuring physical quantity system settings¹
point number
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
medium sound path unit of instrument
parameters measurement information
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
transducer type transducer damping print measured
positioning values
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
extension cable measurement measured value delete measured
transmission values
↓ ↓
consistency check program code

¹ SYSTEM settings contains the following menu items:

• set clock
• dialogs and menus
• measuring
• outputs
• storing
• serial transmission
• miscellaneous

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8.3.3 Navigation

A vertical arrow ↕ will be displayed if the menu item contains a scroll list. The current list item will be displayed in the lower
line.
Use key and to select a list item in the lower line. Press ENTER.
Volumen in: ↕
m3/h

Some menu items contain a horizontal scroll list in the lower line. The selected list item is displayed in capital letters and
in angle brackets.
Press key and to scroll through the lower line and select a list item.
Lining
no >YES< Press ENTER.

Some menu items contain a horizontal scroll list in the upper line. The selected list item is displayed in capital letters and
in angle brackets. The current value of the list item is displayed in the lower line.
Press key to scroll through the upper line and select a list item.
R1=FUNC<typ mode
Function: MAX Press key to scroll through the lower line and select a value for the selected list item.
Press ENTER.

8.4 HotCodes
A HotCode is a key sequence that activates certain functions and settings:

function HotCode see section

language selection 9090xx 8.5
manual input of the lower limit for the inner pipe diameter 071001 11.7
activation/deactivation of the SuperUser mode 071049 14.1
change of the transmission parameters of the RS232 interface (only F501IP) 232-0- 12.2.4
resetting the contrast of the display to medium 555000 13.4

Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Miscellaneous.

SYSTEM settings↕
Miscellaneous

Select yes to enter a HotCode.

Input a HOTCODE
no >YES<

Enter the HotCode. Press ENTER.

Please input a
HOTCODE: 000000

An error message will be displayed if an invalid HotCode has been entered. Press ENTER.
INVALID HOTCODE
hotcode: 000000

Select yes to enter the HotCode again or no to return to the menu item Miscellaneous.
Input a HOTCODE
no >YES<

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8.5 Language Selection

The transmitter can be operated in the languages listed below. The language can be selected with the following Hot-
Codes:

Tab. 8.1: Language HotCodes

909031 Dutch
909033 French
909034 Spanish
909044 English
909049 German

Depending on the technical data of the transmitter, some of the languages might not be implemented.
When the last digit has been entered, the main menu will be displayed in the selected language.
The selected language remains activated when the transmitter is switched off and on again. After an initialization, the de-
fault language set by the manufacturer is activated.

8.6 Interruption of the Power Supply

As soon as the measurement begins, all current measuring parameters will be stored in a non-volatile INIT-resistant
EPROM. The measurement will be interrupted if the power supply fails. All input data will remain stored.

After the return of the power supply, the serial number is displayed for a few seconds.
FLEXIM FLUXUS
F501 -XXXXXXXX

The interrupted measurement is continued. All selected output options are still active. The measurement will not be contin-
ued after the return of the power supply if an initialization has been performed.

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9 Basic Measurement
The pipe and medium parameters are entered for the selected measuring point (see chapter 5). The parameter ranges are
limited by the technical characteristics of the transducers and of the transmitter.

Note! During the parameter input, the transducers have to be connected to the transmitter.

Note! The parameters will only be stored when the program branch Parameter has been edited in its en-
tirety.

9.1 Input of the Pipe Parameters

Select the program branch Parameter. Press ENTER.
>PAR< mea opt sf
Parameter

9.1.1 Outer Pipe Diameter/Pipe Circumference

Enter the outer pipe diameter. Press ENTER.

Outer Diameter
100.0 mm

An error message will be displayed if the entered parameter is outside of the range. The
Outer Diameter
limit will be displayed.
1100.0 MAXIMAL
Example: upper limit 1100 mm for the connected transducers and for a pipe wall thickness
of 50 mm.

It is possible to enter the pipe circumference instead of the outer pipe diameter (see section 13.2.1).
If the input of the pipe circumference has been activated and 0 (zero) is entered for the Outer Diameter, the menu item
Pipe Circumfer. will be displayed. If the pipe circumference is not to be entered, press key BRK to return to the main
menu and start the parameter input again.

9.1.2 Pipe Wall Thickness

Enter the pipe wall thickness. Press ENTER.

Wall Thickness
3.0 mm

Note! The inner pipe diameter (= outer pipe diameter - 2x pipe wall thickness) is calculated internally. If the
value is not within the inner pipe diameter range of the connected transducers, an error message will
be displayed.
It is possible to change the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter for a given transducer type (see sec-
tion 11.7).

9.1.3 Pipe Material

The pipe material has to be selected to be able to determine the sound speed. The sound speed for the materials in the
scroll list are stored in the transmitter.

Select the pipe material.

Pipe Material ↕
Carbon Steel If the medium is not in the scroll list, select Other Material. Press ENTER.

When the pipe material has been selected, the corresponding sound speed is set automatically. If Other Material has
been selected, the sound speed has to be entered.

Enter the sound speed of the pipe material. Press ENTER.

c-Material
3230.0 m/s

Note! Enter the sound speed of the material (i.e. longitudinal or transversal speed) which is nearer to 2500
m/s.

For the sound speed of some materials see annex C.1.

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9.1.4 Pipe Lining

If the pipe has an inner lining, select yes. Press ENTER.

Lining
no >YES< If no is selected, the next parameter will be displayed (see section 9.1.5).

Select the lining material.

Lining ↕
Bitumen If the material is not in the scroll list, select Other Material. Press ENTER.

If Other Material is selected, the sound speed has to be entered.

Enter the sound speed of the lining material. Press ENTER.

c-Material
3200.0 m/s

For the sound speed of some materials see annex C.1.

Enter the thickness of the liner. Press ENTER.

Liner Thickness
3.0 mm

Note! The inner pipe diameter (= outer pipe diameter – 2x pipe wall thickness – 2x liner thickness) is calcu-
lated internally. If the value is not within the inner pipe diameter range of the connected transducers,
an error message will be displayed.
It is possible to change the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter for a given transducer type (see sec-
tion 11.7).

9.1.5 Pipe Roughness

The flow profile of the medium is influenced by the roughness of the inner pipe wall. The roughness is used for the calcu-
lation of the profile correction factor. As, in most cases, the pipe roughness cannot be determined exactly, it has to be es-
timated.
For the roughness of some materials see annex C.2.

Enter the roughness of the selected pipe or liner material.

Roughness
0.4 mm Change the value according to the condition of the inner pipe wall. Press ENTER.

9.2 Input of the Medium Parameters

If a medium is selected from the scroll list, the menu item for the input of the medium temperature is displayed directly (see
section 9.2.4).
If Other Medium is selected or no data set for the selected medium is stored in the transmitter, the medium parameters
have to be entered first:
• average sound speed of the medium
• range around the average sound speed of the medium
• kinematic viscosity
• density

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9.2.1 Sound Speed

The sound speed of the medium is used for the calculation of the transducer distance at the beginning of the measure-
ment. However, the sound speed does affect the measuring result directly. Often, the exact value of the sound speed for a
medium is unknown. Therefore, a range of possible values for the sound speed has to be entered.

Enter the average sound speed of the medium. Press ENTER.

c-Medium
1500.0 m/s This display will only be indicated if Other Medium is selected.

Select auto or user. Press ENTER.

c-Medium range
auto >USER< auto: The area around the average sound speed is defined by the transmitter.
user: The area around the average sound speed has to be entered.
Enter the area around the average sound speed of the medium. Press ENTER.
c-Medium=1500m/s
range +-150m/s This display will only be indicated if user is selected.

9.2.2 Kinematic Viscosity

The kinematic viscosity has an effect on the flow profile of the medium. The entered value and other parameters are used
for the profile correction.

Enter the kinematic viscosity of the medium. Press ENTER.

Kinem.Viscosity
1.00 mm2/s This display will only be indicated if Other Medium is selected.

9.2.3 Density
The density is used to calculate the mass flow (product of the volumetric flow rate and the density).

Note! If the mass flow is not measured, press ENTER. The other measuring results will not be affected.

Enter the operating density of the medium. Press ENTER.

Density
1.00 g/m3 This display will only be indicated if Other Medium is selected.

9.2.4 Medium Temperature

At the beginning of the measurement, the medium temperature is used for the interpolation of the sound speed and thus,
for the calculation of the recommended transducer distance.
During the measurement, the medium temperature is used for the interpolation of the density and the viscosity of the me-
dium.

Enter the medium temperature. The value has to be within the operating temperature range
Medium Temperat.
of the transducers. Press ENTER.
20.0 C

9.3 Transducer selection

The transducer type must be selected.

Select Standard.
Transducer Type↕
Standard Press ENTER.

Select the transducer frequency of the transducer used (see rating plate).
Transducer ↕
CLAMPON 2MHz Press ENTER.

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9.4 Extension Cable

If the transducer cable has to be extended, enter the additional cable length (e.g., between
Additional cable
the junction box and the transmitter). Press ENTER.
65.0 m

9.5 Defining the Measuring Point Number

This display will only be indicated if the transmitter has an RS485 interface.

Select program branch Measuring. Press ENTER.

par >MEA< opt sf
Measuring

If this error message is displayed, the parameters are not complete. Enter the missing pa-
par >MEA< opt sf
rameters in the program branch Parameter.
NO DATA!

If the data logger or the serial interface is activated, the measuring point number has to be entered:

Enter the measuring point number. Press ENTER.

Meas.Point No.:
xxx (↑↓← →) If arrows are displayed in the lower line on the right, ASCII text can be entered. If no arrows
are displayed, only digits, point and hyphen can be entered.

9.6 Defining the Number of Sound Paths

A number of sound paths is recommended according to the connected transducers and the
A:Sound Path entered parameters. Change the value, if necessary.
2 NUM 2 NUM
Press ENTER.
For defining the number of sound paths, see section 3.3.

9.7 Transducer Distance

A value for the transducer distance is recommended. Fix the transducers (see chapter 7).
Transd. Distance
Adjust the transducer distance.
54 mm
Press ENTER.
Reflec - reflection arrangement
Diagon - diagonal arrangement

The transducer distance is the distance between the inner edges of the transducers (see section 3.3 and )
In case of a measurement in diagonal arrangement on very small pipes, a negative transducer distance is possible.

Note! The accuracy of the recommended transducer distance depends on the accuracy of the entered pipe
and medium parameters.

9.7.1 Fine Adjustment of the Transducer Distance

If the displayed transducer distance is adjusted, press ENTER.

Transd. Distance
54 mm ! The measuring for the positioning of the transducers is started.

The amplitude of the received signal is displayed by the bar graph S=.
S=
< >=54 mm! • Shift a transducer slightly within the range of the recommended transducer distanceuntil
the bar graph reaches its max. length (max. 6 squares).
The following quantities can be displayed in the upper line by pressing key and in the
S=■■■■■■
lower line by pressing key :
Q=■■■■■■■■■■■■
• ■<>■=: transducer distance
time= 94.0 μs • time: Transit time of the measuring signal in μs
Q=■■■■■■■■■■■ • S=: signal amplitude
• Q=: signal quality, bar graph has to have max. length
If the signal is not sufficient for measurement, Q= UNDEF will be displayed.

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In case of large deviations, check if the entered parameters are correct or repeat the measurement at a different point on
the pipe.

After the precise positioning of the transducers, the recommended transducer distance is
Transd. Distance?
displayed again.
53.9 mm
Enter the actual (precise) transducer distance. Press ENTER.

9.7.2 Consistency Check

If a wide range for the sound speed has been entered in the program branch Parameter or the exact parameters of the
medium are not known, a consistency check is recommended.
The transducer distance can be displayed during measurement by scrolling with key .

The optimum transducer distance (here: 50.0 mm) is displayed in the upper line in paren-
L=(50.0) 54.0 mm
theses, followed by the entered transducer distance (here: 54.0 mm). The latter value has
54.5 m3/h to correspond to the adjusted transducer distance. Press ENTER to optimize the transduc-
er distance.
The optimum transducer distance is calculated on the basis of the measured sound speed. It is therefore a better approx-
imation than the first recommended value which had been calculated on the basis of the sound speed range entered in the
program branch Parameter.
If the difference between the optimum and the entered transducer distance is less than specified in Tab. 9.1, the measure-
ment is consistent and the measured values are valid. The measurement can be continued.
If the difference is greater, adjust the transducer distance to the displayed optimum value. Afterwards, check the signal
quality and the signal amplitude bar graph (see section 9.7.1). Press ENTER.

Tab. 9.1: Standard values for signal optimization

transducer frequency difference between the optimum and the entered transducer distance [mm]
K 15
M 10
P 8
Q 6

Enter the new adjusted transducer distance. Press ENTER.

Transd. Distance?
50.0 mm

Press key again to scroll until the transducer distance is displayed and check the dif-
L=(51.1) 50.0 mm
ference between the optimum and the entered transducer distance. Repeat the steps if
54.5 m3/h necessary.

Note! If the transducer distance is changed during the measurement, the consistency check will have to be
repeated.

9.7.3 Value of the Sound Speed

The sound speed of the medium can be displayed during the measurement by pressing key .
If an approximate range for the sound speed has been entered in the program branch Parameter and the transducer dis-
tance has been optimized afterwards as described in section 9.7.2, it is recommended to write down the sound speed for
the next measurement. By doing this, it will not be necessary to repeat the fine adjustment.
Also write down the medium temperature because the sound speed depends on the temperature. The value can be en-
tered in the program branch Parameter.

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9.8 Start of the Measurement

The measured values are displayed in the lower line. Press ENTER to return to the fine ad-
Volume flow
justment of the transducer distance (see section 9.7.1).
31.82 m3/h

The outputs and the serial interface continuously receive the measured values of the corresponding channel. The results
are displayed according to the currently selected output options. The default unit of measurement of the volumetric flow
rate is m³/h. For the selection of the values to be displayed and for the setting of the output options see chapter 10. For fur-
ther measuring functions see chapter 11.

9.9 Detection of the Flow Direction

The flow direction in the pipe can be detected with the help of the displayed volumetric flow rate in conjunction with the ar-
row on the transducers:
• The medium flows in the direction of the arrow if the displayed volumetric flow rate is positive (e.g., 54.5 m³/h).
• The medium flows against the direction of the arrow if the displayed volumetric flow rate is negative (e.g., -54.5 m³/h).

9.10 Interruption of the Measurement

The measurement is interrupted by pressing key BRK if it is not protected by a program code (see section 11.8).

Note! Be careful not to stop a current measurement by inadvertently pressing key BRK!

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10 Displaying the Measured Values

The physical quantity is set in the program branch Output Options (see section 10.1).
During the measurement, the designation of the physical quantity is displayed in the upper line, the measured value in the
lower line. The display can be adapted (see section 10.2).

10.1 Selection of the Physical Quantity and of the Unit of Measurement

The following physical quantities can be measured:
• flow velocity: calculated on the basis of the measured transit time difference
• volumetric flow rate: calculated by multiplying the flow velocity by the cross-section of the pipe
• mass flow rate: calculated by multiplying the volumetric flow rate by the operating density of the medium
The physical quantity is selected as follows:

Select the program branch Output Options. Press ENTER.

par mea >OPT< sf
Output Options

Select the physical quantity in the scroll list. Press ENTER.

Physic. Quant. ↕
Volume flow

For the selected physical quantity, a scroll list with the available units of measurement is
Volume in: ↕
displayed. The unit of measurement which was selected previously is displayed first.
m3/h
Select the unit of measurement of the selected physical quantity. Press ENTER.

Press BRK to return to the main menu. The further menu items of the program branch Output Options are for the acti-
vation of the measured value transmission.

Note! If the physical quantity or the unit of measurement is changed, the settings of the outputs will have to
be checked (see chapter 15).

10.2 Adjustment of the Display

During the measurement, the display can be adapted as to display two measured values simultaneously (one in each line
of the display). This does not affect totalizing, transmission of the measured values, etc.
The following information can be displayed in the upper line:

display explanation
Mass Flow= designation of the physical quantity
+8.879 m3 values of the totalizers
Mode= measuring mode
L= transducer distance
Rx= alarm state indication if it is activated (see section 15.6.3) and if alarm outputs are activated (see
section 15.5).
status line (see section 10.3)

The measured values of the physical quantity selected in the program branch Output Options can be displayed in the
lower line:

display explanation
12.3 m/s flow velocity
1423 m/s sound speed
124 kg/h mass flow rate
15 m3/h volumetric flow rate

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Press key during the measurement to change the display in the upper line, press key to change the display in
the lower line.

The character * indicates that the displayed value (here: flow velocity) is not the selected
Flow Velocity
physical quantity.
* 2.47 m/s

10.3 Status Line

Important data on the ongoing measurement are displayed in the status line. The quality and precision of the ongoing
measurement can be estimated.

Press key during the measurement to scroll through the upper line to the status line.
S3 Q9 c RT F

value explanation
S signal amplitude
0 <5%
… …
9  90 %
Q signal quality
0 <5%
… …
9  90 %
c sound speed
comparison of the measured and the expected sound speed of the medium. The expected sound
speed is calculated on the basis of the medium parameters (medium selected in the program branch
Parameter, temperature dependence).
√ ok, is equal to the expected value
↑ > 20 % of the expected value
↓ < 20 % of the expected value
? unknown, cannot be measured
R flow profile
information about the flow profile based on the Reynolds number
T fully turbulent flow profile
L fully laminar flow profile
↕ the flow is in the transition range between laminar and turbulent flow
? unknown, cannot be calculated
F flow velocity
comparison of the measured flow velocity with the flow limits of the system
√ ok, the flow velocity is not in the critical range
↑ the flow velocity is higher than the current limit
↓ the flow velocity is lower than the current cut-off flow (even if it is not set to zero)
0 the flow velocity is in the offset range of the measuring method
? unknown, cannot be measured

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10.4 Transducer Distance

By pressing key during the measurement, it is possible to scroll to the display of the
L=(51.2) 50.8 mm
transducer distance.
54.5 m3/h

The optimum transducer distance (here: 51.2 mm) is displayed in parentheses in the upper line, followed by the entered
transducer distance (here: 50.8 mm).
The optimum transducer distance might change during the measurement (e.g., due to temperature fluctuations).
A deviation from the optimum transducer distance (here: -0.4 mm) is compensated internally.

Note! Never change the transducer distance during the measurement!

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11 Advanced Measuring Functions

11.1 Command Execution during Measurement
Commands that can be executed during a measurement are displayed in the upper line. A command begins with the ar-
row →. If programmed, a program code has to be entered first (see section 11.8).
Press until the command is displayed. Press ENTER. The following commands are available:

Tab. 11.1: Commands that can be executed during the measurement

command explanation
→Adjust transd.
S=
< >=54 mm!

Select transducer positioning.

If a program code is active, the measurement will be continued 8 s after the last keyboard en-
try.
→Clear totalizer
32.5 m3
54.5 m3/h

All totalizers will be reset to zero.

→Break measure stop the measurement and return to the main menu

11.2 Damping Factor

Each displayed measured value is a floating average of all measured values of the last x seconds, with x being the damp-
ing factor. A damping factor of 1 s means that the measured values are not averaged because the measuring rate is ap-
prox 1/s. The default value of 10 s is appropriate for normal flow conditions. Strongly fluctuating values caused by high
flow dynamics require a higher damping factor.
Select the program branch Output Options. Press ENTER until the menu item Damping is displayed.

Enter the damping factor. Press ENTER.

Damping
10 s

Press BRK to return to the main menu.

11.3 Totalizers
Total volume or total mass of the medium at the measuring point can be determined.
There are two totalizers, one for the positive flow direction, one for the negative flow direction.
The unit of measurement used for totalizing corresponds to the volume or mass unit selected for the physical quantity.
The values of the totalizers can be displayed with up to 11 places, e.g., 74890046.03. For the definition of the number of
decimal .

Press key to scroll through the upper line to the display of the totalizers.
Volume flow
54.5 m3/h

The value of the totalizer will be displayed in the upper line (here: the volume which has
32.5 m3
passed through the pipe at the measuring point in the positive flow direction after the acti-
54.5 m3/h vation of the totalizers).

Press ENTER while a totalizer is displayed to toggle between the display of the totalizers for the two flow directions.
Select the command →Clear totalizer in the upper line to reset the totalizers to zero. Press ENTER.

This error message will be displayed if the totalizers of a measuring channel used for mea-
NO COUNTING !
suring the flow velocity are to be activated. The flow velocity cannot be totalized.
3.5 m/s

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Selection of the totalizers for storing

It is possible to store only the value of the totalizer that is currently displayed or one value for each flow direction. Select
Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Storing\Quantity Storage.

If one is selected, only the totalizer whose value is changing will be stored. This can apply
Quantity Storage
to the totalizer for the positive or the negative flow direction.
one >BOTH<
If both is selected, the values of the totalizers for both flow directions will be stored.
Press ENTER.

When the measurement is stopped

The behavior of the totalizers when the measurement is stopped or after a RESET of the transmitter is set in Special
Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Quantity recall.

If on is selected, the values of the totalizers will be stored and used for the next measure-
Quantity recall
ment.
off >ON<
If off is selected, the totalizers will be reset to zero.

11.3.1 Overflow of the Totalizers

The overflow behavior of the totalizers can be set:
Without overflow:
• The value of the totalizer increases to the internal limit of 1038.
• if necessary, the values will be displayed as exponential numbers (±1.00000E10). The totalizer can only be reset to zero
manually.
With overflow:
• The totalizer will be reset to zero automatically when ±9999999999 is reached.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Quant. wrapping.

Select on to work with overflow. Select off to work without overflow. Press ENTER.
Quant. wrapping
off >ON<

Independently of the setting, the totalizers can be reset to zero manually.

Note! The transmission of the sum of both totalizers (the throughput Q) via an output will not be valid after
the first overflow (wrapping) of one of the corresponding totalizers.
To signalize the overflow of a totalizer, an alarm output with the switching condition QUANT. and the
type HOLD have to be activated.

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11.4 Upper Limit of the Flow Velocity

Single outliers caused by heavily disturbed surroundings can appear among the measured values of the flow velocity. If
the outliers are not ignored, they will affect all derived physical quantities, which will then be unsuitable for the integration
(e.g., pulse outputs).
It is possible to ignore all measured flow velocities higher than a upper limit. These measured values will be marked as
outliers.
The upper limit of the flow velocity is set in Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Velocity limit.

Enter 0 (zero) to switch off the checking for outliers.

Velocity limit
0.0 m/s Enter a limit > 0 to switch on the checking for outliers. The measured flow velocity will then
be compared to the entered upper limit.
Press ENTER.

If the flow velocity is higher than the upper limit,

• the flow velocity will be marked as invalid. The physical quantity cannot be determined.
• "!" will be displayed after the unit of measurement (in case of a normal error, "?" is displayed)

Note! If the upper limit is too low, a measurement might be impossible because most of the measured val-
ues will be marked as "invalid".

11.5 Cut-off Flow

The cut-off flow is a lower limit for the flow velocity. All measured flow velocities that are lower than the limit and their de-
rived values are set to zero.
The cut-off flow can depend on the flow direction or not. The cut-off flow is set in Special Funct.\SYSTEM set-
tings\Measuring\Cut-off Flow.

Select sign to define a cut-off flow in dependence on the flow direction. Two independent
Cut-off Flow
limits are set for the positive and negative flow directions.
absolut >SIGN<
Select absolut to define a cut-off flow independently of the flow direction. A limit is set for
the absolute value of the flow velocity.
Press ENTER.
Select factory to use the default limit of 2.5 cm/s (0.025 m/s) for the cut-off flow.
Cut-off Flow
factory >USER< Select user to enter the cut-off flow.
Press ENTER.

If Cut-off Flow\sign and user are selected, two values will have to be entered:

Enter the cut-off flow. Press ENTER.

+Cut-off Flow
2.5 cm/s All positive values of the flow velocity that are lower than this limit will be set to zero.

Enter the cut-off flow. Press ENTER.

-Cut-off Flow
-2.5 cm/s All negative values of the flow velocity greater than this limit will be set to zero.

If Cut-off Flow\absolut and user is selected, only one value will have to be entered:

Enter the cut-off flow. Press ENTER.

Cut-off Flow
2.5 cm/s The absolute values of all flow velocity values that are lower than this limit will be set to zero.

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11.6 Uncorrected Flow Velocity

For special applications, the uncorrected flow velocity might be of interest.
The profile correction for the flow velocity is activated in Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Flow Veloc-
ity.

Select normal to display and transmit the flow velocity with profile correction.
Flow Velocity
>NORMAL< uncorr. Select uncorr. to display the flow velocity without profile correction. Press ENTER.

If uncorr. is selected, it has to be confirmed each time the program branch Measuring
PROFILE CORR.
is selected if the profile correction is to be used.
>NO< yes

If no is selected, the profile correction will be switched off.

FLOW VELOCITY
2.60 m/s All physical quantities will be calculated with the uncorrected flow velocity.
During the measurement, the designation of the physical quantity will be displayed in capi-
tal letters to indicate that the value is uncorrected.
Press ENTER.
If yes is selected, the uncorrected flow velocity will only be used if the flow velocity is se-
PROFILE CORR.
lected as the physical quantity in the program branch Output Options.
NO >YES<
All other physical quantities (volumetric flow rate, mass flow, rate etc.) will be determined
with the corrected flow velocity.
During the measurement, the designation of the physical quantity will be displayed in capi-
tal letters to indicate that the value is uncorrected.
Press ENTER.
In both cases, the corrected flow velocity can also be displayed.
Flow Velocity
*U 54.5 m/s Press key to scroll until the flow velocity is displayed. The uncorrected flow velocity is
marked with U.

11.7 Change of the Limit for the Inner Pipe Diameter

It is possible to change the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter for a given transducer type.
Press key C.Enter HotCode 071001 immediately after the transmitter has been switched on (see section 8.4).

Enter the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter of the displayed transducer type. Press EN-
DNmin Q-Sensor
TER to select the next transducer type.
15 mm

Note! If a transducer is used below its recommended inner pipe diameter, a measurement might be impos-
sible.

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11.8 Program Code

An ongoing measurement can be protected from an inadvertent intervention by means of a program code.
If a program code has been defined, it will be requested when there is an intervention in the measurement (a command or
key BRK).

11.8.1 Defining a Program Code

A program code will remain valid as long as:
• no other valid program code is entered or
• the program code is not deactivated.

Note! Do not forget the program code!

11.8.2 Intervention in the Measurement

If a program code is active, the message PROGRAM CODE ACTIVE will be displayed for a few seconds when a key is
pressed.
The input of a program code is interrupted by pressing key C.
If key BRK is pressed:

To stop an ongoing measurement, the complete program code has to be entered (= break
INPUT BREAK_CODE code).
CODE: 000000
Enter the program code with the keys and . Press ENTER.

If the entered program code is not valid, an error message will be displayed for a few sec-
INPUT BREAK_CODE onds.
Hold output
If the entered program code is valid, the measurement will be stopped.

If a command is selected:

To execute a command, it is sufficient to enter the first three digits of the program code (=
INP. ACCESS CODE access code).
CODE: 000000
Enter the first three digits of the program code with the keys and . Press ENTER.
At first, 000000 is displayed. If the program code starts with 000, ENTER can be pressed
immediately.

11.8.3 Deactivation of the Program Code

Select Special Function\Automatic.

Automatic
The program code is deleted by entering "------". Press ENTER.
------
If the character "-" is entered less than six times, this character sequence will be used as
the new program code.

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12 Data Logger and Transmission of Data

The transmitter has a data logger (only with optional RS485) in which the measured values are stored during the measure-
ment (see section 12.1).
The measured values are transmitted to a PC via the serial interface directly during the measurement (see section 12.2).
For the connection of the serial interface see section 6.6.

12.1 Data Logger

The following data will be stored:
• date
• time
• measuring point number
• pipe parameters
• medium parameters
• transducer data
• sound path (reflection or diagonal arrangement)
• transducer distance
• damping factor
• storage rate
• physical quantity
• unit of measurement
• measured values (physical quantity and input quantities)
• totalizer values
• diagnostic values
In order to store the measured data, the data logger has to be activated (see section 12.1.1).
The available data logger memory can be displayed (see section 12.1.6).

12.1.1 Activation/Deactivation of the Data Logger

Press ENTER until the menu item Store Meas.Data is displayed.

Store Meas.Data
no >YES< Select yes to activate the data logger. Press ENTER.

12.1.2 Setting the Storage Rate

The storage rate is the frequency at which the measured values are transmitted or stored. The storage rate is set sepa-
rately for each measuring channel.
If the storage rate is not set, the storage rate which was selected previously will be used.
The storage interval should be at least equal to the number of activated measuring channels, e.g., the storage interval of a
channel should be min. 2 s if 2 measuring channels are activated, min. 4 s are recommended.

Select a storage rate or EXTRA. Press ENTER.

Storage Rate ↕
Once per 10 sec. This display will only be indicated if Store Meas.Data and/or Serial Output are acti-
vated.
If EXTRA has been selected, enter the storage rate. Press ENTER.
Storage Rate
1 s

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12.1.3 Settings of the Data Logger

Select program branch Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Storing. It contains the following menu items:
• start of the storing
• ringbuffer
• storage mode
• storing of the totalizers
• storing of the signal amplitude
• storing of the sound speed
• storing of the diagnostic values
Start of the storing
If it is necessary to synchronize the storing of measured values on several transmitters, the starting time of the storing can
be set.

Select the starting time of the storing of measured values.

Start logger ↕
Promptly Promptly: Storing will be started immediately.
On full 5 min.: Storing will be started on the next full 5 minutes.
On full 10 min.: Storing will be started on the next full 10 minutes.
On quarter hour: Storing will be started on the next full 15 minutes.
On half hour: Storing will be started on the next half hour.
On full hour: Storing will be started on the next full hour.

Example: current time: 9:06

setting: On full 10 min.
Storing will be started at 9:10.

Ringbuffer
The setting of ringbuffer affects the storing of measured values as soon as the data memory is full:
• If the ringbuffer is activated, the available data logger will be halved. The oldest measured values will be overwritten.
Only the data logger memory that was free during the activation will be used by the ringbuffer. If more data logger mem-
ory is necessary, measured values in the data logger should previously be deleted.
• If the ringbuffer is deactivated, the storing of measured values will be stopped.
Select the behavior of the ringbuffer. Press ENTER.
Ringbuffer
off >ON<

Storage mode
Select the storage mode. Press ENTER.
Storage mode
>SAMPLE< average If sample is selected, the displayed measured value will be used for storing and online
transmission of data.
If average is selected, the average of all values measured during a storage interval will be
used for storing and online transmission of data.

Note! The storage mode does not affect the outputs.

Note! Storage mode = average

The average of the physical quantity and other physical quantities assigned to the measuring chan-
nel will be calculated.
If the storage rate < 5 s (see section 12.1.2) is selected, sample will be used.
If no average could be calculated over the complete storage interval, the value will be marked as in-
valid. The ASCII file will contain "???" instead of invalid average values of the physical quantity.

Storing of the totalizers

see section 11.3

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Storing of the signal amplitude

If on is selected and the data logger is activated, the amplitude of the measured signal will
Store Amplitude
be stored together with the measured values. Press ENTER.
off >ON<

Storing of the sound speed

If on is selected and the data logger is activated, the sound speed of the medium will be
Store c-Medium
stored together with the measured values. Press ENTER.
off >ON<

Storing of the diagnostic values

If on is selected and the data logger is activated, the diagnostic values will be stored to-
Store diagnostic
gether with the measured values. Press ENTER.
off >ON<

12.1.4 Measurement with Activated Data Logger

• Start the measurement.

Enter the measuring point number. Press ENTER.

Meas.Point No.:
xxx (↑↓← →) If arrows are displayed in the lower line on the right, ASCII text can be entered. If digits are
displayed, only digits, point and hyphen can be entered.
For the setting of the input mode see section 13.2.2.

If Output Options\Store Meas.Data has been activated and Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\ Ringbuf-
fer is deactivated, this error message will be displayed as soon as the data logger is full.

Press ENTER.
DATA MEMORY
OVERFLOW! The error message will be displayed periodically.

12.1.5 Deleting the Measured Values

Select Special Funct.\Delete Meas.Val. Press ENTER.

Special Funct. ↕
Delete Meas.Val.

Select yes or no. Press ENTER.

Really Delete?
no >YES<

12.1.6 Available Data Logger Memory

If the data logger is empty and a measurement is started with one physical quantity on one measuring channel without
storing the totalizer, approx. 100 000 measured values can be stored. The available data logger memory can be dis-
played:

Select Special Funct.\Instrum. Inform.. Press ENTER.

Special Funct. ↕
Instrum. Inform.

The type and the serial number of the transmitter will be displayed in the upper line.
F501 -XXXXXXX
Free: 18327 The available data logger memory will be displayed in the lower line (here: 18 327 addition-
al measured values can be stored). Press key BRK twice to return to the main menu.

Max. 100 series of measured values can be stored. The number of series of measured values depends on the total num-
ber of measured values stored in the previous series of measured values.

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The time at which the data logger memory will be full can be displayed during the measurement. All activated channels, to-
talizers and other values will be considered.

Press key during the measurement to scroll through the displays of the upper line.
full= 26.01/07:39
54.5 m3/h

If the ringbuffer is activated and has overflown at least once, this display will be indicated.
last= 26.01/07:39
54.5 m3/h

12.2 Transmission of Data

The measurement data can be transmitted to a PC via the serial interface RS232 (only F501IP) or RS485 (option).

12.2.1 Online Transmission of Data

The measured values are transmitted during the measurement.

Tab. 12.1: Overview online transmission of data

serial interface transmission of data see

RS232 terminal program section 12.2.5
RS485 (sender) terminal program section 12.2.5

The measured value memory is independent of the online transmission.

Note! F501IP: It is recommended to use the RS485 interface for the online transmission of data. The
RS232 interface should only be used if the transmitter does not have an RS485 interface.

12.2.2 Offline Transmission of Data (option)

The measurement data of the data logger are transmitted.

Tab. 12.2: Overview offline transmission of data

serial interface transmission of data see

RS232 terminal program section 12.2.6
RS232 FluxData section 12.2.7
RS485 (sender) terminal program section 12.2.6

12.2.3 Formatting of the Measurement Data

Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\serial transmis..

Select on if the space characters are not to be transmitted. Press ENTER.

SER:kill spaces
off >ON< The file size will be considerably smaller (shorter transmission time).

Select the decimal marker to be used for floating-point numbers (point or comma).
SER:decimalpoint
Press ENTER.
’.’ >’,’<
This setting depends on the setting of the operating system of the PC.
Select the character to be used to separate columns (semicolon or tabulator).
SER:col-separat.
Press ENTER.
’;’ >’TAB’<

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12.2.4 Transmission Parameters

• the transmitter sends CRLF-terminated ASCII
• max. line length: 255 digits
RS232 (only F501IP)
• default: 9600 bits/s, 8 data bits, even parity, 2 stop bits, protocol RTS/CTS (hardware, handshake)
The transmission parameters of the RS232 interface can be changed:

Enter HotCode 232-0-.

Set the transmission parameters in the 4 scroll lists. Press ENTER.
baud<data par st
9600 8bit EVEN 2 • baud: baud rate
• data: number of data bits
• par: parity
• st: number of stop bits

RS485
• default: 9600 bits/s, 8 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit
The transmission parameters of the RS485 interface can be changed in the program branch Special Funct.\SYSTEM
settings\Network. This display will only be indicated if the transmitter has an RS485 interface.

Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Network to change the settings of the

SYSTEM settings↕
transmission parameters.
Network

Press ENTER to confirm the address of the measuring instrument in the network.
Device address:
0 ADR

Select default to display the default transmission parameters.

RS485 protocol
default >SETUP< Select setup to change the transmission parameters. Press ENTER.

Set the transmission parameters in the 3 scroll lists. Press ENTER.

>baud< parity st
9600 EVEN 1 • baud: baud rate
• parity: parity
• st: number of stop bits
The default transmission parameters will be set if default is selected and the transmis-
sion parameters have not been changed.

12.2.5 Online Transmission of Data to a Terminal Program

• Start the terminal program.
• Enter the transmission parameters into the terminal program (see section 12.2.4). The transmission parameters of the
terminal program and of the transmitter have to be identical.
• Select the program branch Output Options. Press ENTER.
• Select the channel for which the online transmission of data is to be activated. Press ENTER until the menu item Serial
Output is displayed.

Select yes to activate the online transmission of data.

Serial Output
no >YES<

• Set the storage rate (see section 12.1.2).

• Start the measurement. The measuring point number will be requested (see section 12.1.4).

The measured values are transmitted during the measurement.

SEND ONLINE-HEAD
20 mm

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12.2.6 Offline Transmission of Data to a Terminal Program

• Start the terminal program.
• Enter the transmission parameters into the terminal program (see section 12.2.4). The transmission parameters of the
terminal program and of the transmitter have to be identical.

Select Special Funct.\Print Meas.Val.. Press ENTER.

Special Funct. ↕
Print Meas.Val.

This error message will be displayed if no measured values are stored. Press ENTER.
NO VALUES !
Print Meas.Val.

This message will be displayed if the measuring signal is sufficient.

Send Header 01
................

The progress of the transmission of data is displayed by a bar graph.

■■■■■■
................

This error message will be displayed if an error has occurred during the serial transmission.
SERIAL ERROR !
Press ENTER. Check the connections and make sure that the PC is ready to receive data.
Print Meas.Val.

12.2.7 Offline Transmission of Data with the Program FluxData (only F501IP)
The measurement data in the data logger are transmitted to a PC via the serial interface RS232 with the FLEXIM program
FluxData.
Settings in the program
Start the program FluxData V3.0 or higher on the PC.
Select the menu:
Options > Serial interface.

Select the serial interface used by the PC (e.g., COM1).

Click on Protocol. Click on OK.

Enter the transmission parameters (see section 12.2.4). If the

default settings of the transmission parameters are be used,
click on Default protocol.
The transmission parameters of the program FluxData and of
the transmitter have to be identical.
Click on OK.

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Transmission of Data
Select the menu: DUT > Receive measuring values.
Wait until the data are transmitted.

Stop of the transmission of data

Select the menu: File > Save.

Select the series of measurement to be stored. Click on OK.

Select the path on which the data should be stored. Enter the
file name. Click on Save.
The file will be stored with the file extension .flx.

12.2.8 Structure of the Data

The header is transmitted at the beginning of the measurement. The first 4 lines contain general information about the
transmitter and the measurement. The following lines contain the parameters of each channel.

Example: \DEVICE : F501-XXXXXXXX

\MODE : ONLINE
DATE : 2014-01-09
TIME : 19:56:52
Par.Record
Meas.Point No.: : A:F5050
Pipe
Outer Diameter : 60.3 mm
Wall Thickness : 5.5 mm
Roughness : 0.1 mm
Pipe Material : Carbon Steel
Lining : WITHOUT LINING

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Medium : Water
Medium Temperat. : 38 C
Fluid pressure : 1.00 bar
Transducer Type : xxx
Sound Path : 3 NUM
Transd. Distance : -15.6 mm
Damping : 20 s
Full-Scale Val. : 4.50 m3/h
Physic. Quant. : Volume flow
Unit Of Measure : [m3/h]/[m3]
Numb.Of Meas.Val : 100

The line \DATA will be transmitted next. Afterwards the column titles will be transmitted for the respective channel (see
Tab. 12.3) The measured values are transmitted afterwards.

Example: \DATA
\*MEASURE; Q_POS; Q_NEG;

In every storage interval, one data line per activated measuring channel is transmitted. The line "???" will be transmitted if
there are no measured values available for the storage interval.

Example: With a storage interval of 1 s, 10 lines with "???" will be transmitted if the measurement has been re-
started after a 10 s interruption for the positioning of the transducers.

The following data columns can be transmitted:

Tab. 12.3: Columns of data

column title column format contents

\*MEASURE ###000000.00 physical quantity selected in Output Options
Q_POS +00000000.00 totalizer value for the positive flow direction
Q_NEG -00000000.00 totalizer value for the negative flow direction
SSPEED sound speed of the medium
AMP signal amplitude

Online transmission of data

Columns will be created for all quantities that appear during the measurement.
As the totalizers cannot be activated for the physical quantity flow velocity, these columns will not be created.
Offline transmission of data
During the offline output, columns will only be created if at least one measured value is stored in the series of measured
values.

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13 Settings
13.1 Time and Date
The transmitter has a battery-powered clock.

13.1.1 Time

Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Set Clock. Press ENTER.

SYSTEM settings↕
Set Clock

The current time is displayed. Select ok to confirm the time or new to set the time.
TIME 11:00
Press ENTER.
ok >NEW<

Press key to select the digit to be edited.

TIME 11:00
Set Time ! Press key to edit the selected digit. Press ENTER.

The new time is displayed. Select ok to confirm the time or new to set the time again.
TIME 11:11
Press ENTER.
>OK< new

13.1.2 Date
After the time has been set, DATE is displayed.

Select ok to confirm the date or new to set the date. Press ENTER.
DATE 2011-01-25
ok >NEW<

Press key to select the digit to be edited.

DATE 2011-01-25
Set Date ! Press key to edit the selected digit. Press ENTER.

The new date is displayed. Select ok to confirm the date or new to set the date again.
DATE 2011-01-26
Press ENTER.
>OK< new

13.2 Dialogs and Menus

Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Dialogs/Menus. Press ENTER.
SYSTEM settings↕
Dialogs/Menus

Note! The settings of the menu item Dialogs/Menus will be stored at the end of the dialog. If the menu
item is quit before the end of the dialog, the settings will not be effective.

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13.2.1 Pipe Circumference

Select on if the pipe circumference is to be entered instead of the pipe diameter in the pro-
Pipe Circumfer.
gram branch Parameter. Press ENTER.
off >ON<

If on has been selected for Pipe Circumfer., the outer pipe diameter will nevertheless
Outer Diameter
be requested in the program branch Parameter.
100.0 mm
To select the menu item Pipe Circumfer., enter 0 (zero). Press ENTER.
The value displayed in Pipe Circumfer. is calculated on the basis of the last displayed
Pipe Circumfer.
value of the outer pipe diameter.
314.2 mm
example: 100 mm .  = 314.2 mm
Enter the pipe circumference. The limits for the pipe circumference are calculated on the
Pipe Circumfer.
basis of the limits for the outer pipe diameter.
180 mm

During the next scroll through the program branch Parameter, the outer pipe diameter
Outer Diameter
that corresponds to the entered pipe circumference will be displayed.
57.3 mm
example: 180 mm :  = 57.3 mm

Note! The pipe circumference is only edited temporarily. When the transmitter switches back to the display
of the pipe circumference (internal recalculation), slight rounding errors may occur.

Example: entered pipe circumference: 100 mm

displayed outer pipe diameter: 31.8 mm
When the transmitter switches back to the display of the pipe circumference, 99.9 mm will be dis-
played.

13.2.2 Measuring Point Number

This display will only be indicated if the transmitter has an RS485 interface.

Select (1234) if the measuring point is to be identified only by numbers, point and dash.
Meas.Point No.:
(1234) >(↑↓← →)< Select (↑↓← →) if the measuring point is to be designated with ASCII characters.

13.2.3 Transducer Distance

recommended setting: user

Transd. Distance
auto >USER< • user will be selected if the measuring point is always the same.
• auto can be selected if the measuring point changes often.
In the program branch Measuring, the recommended transducer distance will be dis-
Transd. Distance?
played in parentheses, followed by the entered transducer distance if the recommended
(50.8) 50.0 mm and the entered transducer distance are not identical.

During transducer positioning in the program branch Measuring

Transd. Distance?
50.8 mm • only the entered transducer distance will be displayed if Transd. Distance = user
has been selected and the recommended and the entered transducer distances are iden-
tical
• only the recommended transducer distance will be displayed if Transd. Distance =
auto has been selected.

13.2.4 Error Value Delay

The error value delay is the time after which an error value will be sent to an output if no valid measured values are avail-
able.

Select edit to enter an error value delay. Select damping if the damping factor is to be
Error-val. delay
used as the error value delay.
damping >EDIT<
For further information on the behavior of missing measured values see section 15.1.2 and
15.2.

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13.2.5 Alarm State Indication

Select on to display the alarm state during the measurement.

SHOW RELAIS STAT
off >ON< Fur further information on the alarm outputs see section 15.5.

13.2.6 Units of Measurement

It is possible to set the units of measurement for the length, temperature, pressure, density, kinematic viscosity, and sound
speed:

Select mm or inch as the unit of measurement for the length. Press ENTER.
Length unit
>[mm]< [inch]

Select °C or °F as the unit of measurement for the temperature. Press ENTER.

Temperature
>[°C]< [°F]

Select bar or psi as the unit of measurement for the pressure. Press ENTER.
Pressure
>[bar]< [psi]

Select yes if lb/ft3 is to be used as the unit of measurement for the density. Press EN-
Density [lb/ft3]
TER.
no >YES<

Select g/cm3 or kg/m3 as the unit of measurement for the density. Press ENTER.
Density unit
g/cm3 >kg/m3< This display will only be indicated if lb/ft3 has not been selected as the unit of measure-
ment for the density.
Select mm2/s or cSt as the unit of measurement for the kinematic viscosity. Press ENTER.
Viscosity unit
mm2/s >cSt<

Select m/s or fps as the unit of measurement for the sound speed. Press ENTER.
Soundspeed unit
>[m/s]< [fps]

13.2.7 Setting for the Medium Pressure

It is possible to set whether the absolute or the relative pressure will be used:

Select on or off. Press ENTER.

Pressure absolut
off >ON< If on has been selected, the absolute pressure pa will be displayed/input/output.
If off has been selected, the relative pressure pg will be displayed/input/output.
pg = pa - 1.01 bar
The pressure and its unit of measurement will, e.g., be displayed in the program branch
Fluid pressure
Parameter. It will be followed by the selected pressure, indicated in parentheses.
1.00 bar(a)
a - absolute pressure
g - relative pressure

Note! All changes will be stored at the end of the dialog.

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13.3 Measurement Settings

Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring. Press ENTER.
SYSTEM settings↕
Measuring

Note! The settings of the menu item Measuring will be stored at the end of the dialog. If the menu item is
quit before the end of the dialog, the settings will not be effective.

A lower limit for the flow velocity can be entered (see section 11.5).
Cut-off Flow
absolut >SIGN<

Cut-off Flow
factory >USER<

An upper limit for the flow velocity can be entered (see section 11.4).
Velocity limit
24.0 m/s Enter 0 (zero) to deactivate the flow velocity check.

Select the overflow behavior of the totalizers (see section 11.3.1).

Quant. wrapping
off >ON<

Select on to keep the previous totalizer values after a restart of the measurement.
Quantity recall
off >ON< Select off to reset the totalizers to zero after a restart of the measurement.

Note! All changes will be stored at the end of the dialog.

13.4 Setting the Contrast

Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Miscellaneous to set the contrast of
SYSTEM settings↕
the display of the transmitter. Press ENTER.
Miscellaneous

The contrast of the display is adjusted with the follow ing keys:
SETUP DISPLAY
← CONTRAST → increases the contrast
reduces the contrast

It is possible to reset the display to medium contrast. Enter HotCode 555000.

Note! After an initialization of the transmitter, the display is displayed to medium contrast.

13.5 Instrument Information

Select Special Funct.\Instrum. Inform. to display information about the transmit-
Special Funct. ↕
ter. Press ENTER.
Instrum. Inform.

The type and the serial number of the transmitter will be displayed in the upper line.
F501 -XXXXXXX
V x.xx dd.mm.yy The firmware version of the transmitter with date is displayed in the lower line.
Press ENTER.

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14 SuperUser Mode
The SuperUser mode offers the possibility of an advanced analysis of the signal and the measured values as well as the
definition of additional parameters adapted to the measuring point, in order to achieve better measuring values or during
experimental work. Features of the SuperUser mode are:
• Defaults will not be observed.
• There are no plausibility checks when parameters are being entered.
• There is no check whether the entered parameters are within the limits determined by the laws of physics and technical
data.
• The cut-off flow is not active.
• A value for the number of sound paths has to be entered.
• Some menu items that are not visible in the normal the normal mode are displayed.

Attention! The SuperUser mode is intended for experienced users with advanced application knowledge. The
parameters can affect the normal measuring mode and lead to wrong measuring values or to a fail-
ure of the measurement when a new measuring point is set up.

14.1 Activation/Deactivation
Enter HotCode 071049.

It is displayed that the SuperUser mode is activated. Press ENTER. The main menu will be
SUPERUSER MODE
displayed.
*IS ACTIVE NOW*

Enter HotCode 071049 again to deactivate the SuperUser mode.

It is displayed that the SuperUser mode is deactivated. Press ENTER. The main menu will
SUPERUSER MODE
be displayed.
IS PASSIVE NOW

Attention! Some of the defined parameters are still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser mode.

14.2 Defining the Flow Parameters

In the SuperUser mode, it is possible to define some flow parameters (profile bounds, correction of the flow velocity) for
the specific application or measuring point.

Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Calibration.

Measuring ↕
Press ENTER.
Calibration

14.2.1 Profile Bounds

Select user if the profile bounds are to be defined. If factory is selected, the default pro-
Profile bounds
file bounds will be used and the menu item Calibration will be displayed (see section
factory >USER< 14.2.2).
Press ENTER.
Enter the max. Reynolds number at which the flow is laminar. The entered number will be
Laminar flow
rounded to the hundreds. Enter 0 (zero) to use the default value 1 000.
if R*< 0
Press ENTER.
Enter the min. Reynolds number at which the flow is turbulent. The entered number will be
Turbulent flow
rounded to the hundreds. Enter 0 (zero) to use the default value 3 000.
if R*> 0
Press ENTER.
A request is displayed if an additional correction of the flow velocity is to be defined. Select
Calibration ?
on to define the correction data, off to work without correction of the flow velocity and re-
>OFF< on turn to the menu item SYSTEM settings.
For the definition of the correction of the flow velocity see section 14.2.2.

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Example: profile bound for the laminar flow: 1 500

profile bound for the turbulent flow: 2 500
At Reynolds numbers < 1 500, the flow during the measurement is regarded as laminar for the calcu-
lation of the physical quantity. At Reynolds numbers > 2 500, the flow is regarded as turbulent. The
range 1 500...2 500 is the transition range between laminar and turbulent flow.

Attention! The defined profile bounds are still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser mode.

14.2.2 Correction of the Flow Velocity

After the profile bounds have been defined (see section 14.2.1), it is possible to define a correction of the flow velocity.
vcor = m · v + n
with

v – measured flow velocity

m – slope, range: -2.000...+2.000
n – offset, range: -12.7...+12.7 cm/s
vcor – corrected flow velocity

All quantities derived from the flow velocity will be calculated with the corrected flow velocity. The correction data will be
transmitted to the PC or printer during the online or offline transmission of data.

Note! During the measurement, it will not be displayed that the correction of the flow velocity is active.

Select on to define the correction data, off to work without correction of the flow velocity
Calibration ?
and return to the menu item SYSTEM settings.
off >ON<

If on has been selected, enter the slope. If 0.0 is entered, the correction will be deactivat-
Slope=
ed.
1.00
Press ENTER.
Enter the offset. Enter 0 (zero) to work without an offset.
Offset=
0.0 cm/s Press ENTER.

Example 1: Slope: 1.1

Offset: -10.0 cm/s = -0.1 m/s
If a flow velocity v = 5 m/s is measured, before the calculation of the derived quantities, it will be cor-
rected as follows:
vcor = 1.1 . 5 m/s - 0.1 m/s = 5.4 m/s

Example 2: Slope: -1.0

Offset: 0.0
Only the sign of the measured values is changed.

Note! The correction data will only be stored when a measurement is started. If the transmitter is switched
off without starting a measurement, the entered correction data will be lost.

Attention! The correction of the flow velocity is still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser mode.

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14.3 Limit of the Signal Amplification

In order to prevent disturbing and/or pipe wall signals (e.g., if the pipe has run empty) from being interpreted as useful sig-
nals, it is possible to define a max. signal amplification. If the signal amplification is greater than the max. signal amplifica-
tion,
• the flow velocity will be marked as invalid. The physical quantity cannot be determined.
• a hash symbol "#" will be displayed after the unit of measurement (in case of a normal error, "?" is displayed).
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item Gain
threshold is displayed.

Enter for each measuring channel the max. signal amplification. Enter 0 (zero) if no limit of
Gain threshold the signal amplification is to be used.
Fail if > 90 dB Press ENTER.
The current value of the signal amplification (GAIN=) can be displayed in the upper line in
GAIN=91dB→FAIL! the program branch Measuring. If the current value of the signal amplification is higher
than the max. signal amplification, →FAIL! will be displayed after the current value.

Attention! The limit of the signal amplification is still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser mode.

14.4 Upper Limit of the Sound Speed

When the plausibility of the signal is evaluated, it will be checked if the sound speed is within a defined range. The upper
limit used for the evaluation is the greater of the following values:
• fixed upper value, default: 1 848 m/s
• value of the sound speed curve of the medium at the operating point plus offset, default offset: 300 m/s
In the SuperUser mode, the values can be defined for media that are not contained in the data set of the transmitter. Se-
lect Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item Bad
soundspeed is displayed.

Enter for each measuring channel the fixed upper limit of the sound speed. Enter 0 (zero)
Bad soundspeed to use the default value of 1 848 m/s.
thresh. 2007 m/s Press ENTER.
Enter for each measuring channel the offset. Enter 0 (zero) to use the default value of
Bad soundspeed 300 m/s.
offset: +321 m/s Press ENTER.

Example: fixed upper value of the sound speed thresh.: 2 007 m/s
offset: 600 m/s
value of the sound speed curve at the operating point: 1 546 m/s
As 1 546 m/s + 600 m/s = 2 146 m/s is greater than the fixed upper value 2 007, this value will be
used as the upper limit of the sound speed when the plausibility of the signal is evaluated.

It is possible to display the valid range for the sound speed (SS=) in the lower line during
GAIN=91dB the measurement. The second value (here: 2 146 m/s) is the upper limit at the operating
SS=1038/2146 m/s point.

Attention! The defined upper limit of the sound speed is still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser
mode.

14.5 Detection of Long Measurement Failures

If there are no valid measured value during a long time interval, new increments of the totalizers will be ignored. The val-
ues of the totalizers remain unchanged.
In the SuperUser mode, it is possible to set the time interval. Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measur-
ing\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item Do not total. if no meas. is displayed.

Enter the time. If 0 (zero) is entered, the default value 30 s will be used.
Do not total. if
no meas.> 0 s

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14.6 Number of Decimal Places of the Totalizers

The values of the totalizers can be displayed with up to 11 places, e.g., 74890046.03. In the SuperUser mode, it is pos-
sible to define the number of decimal places.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item To-
tal digits is displayed.

Select one of the following list items:

Total digits ↕
Automatic Automatic: dynamic adjustment
Fixed to x digit: x decimal places (range: 0...4)
Press ENTER.

Total digits = Automatic

The number of decimal places will be adjusted dynamically. Low values will first be displayed with 3 decimal places. With
greater values, the number of decimal places will be reduced.

max. value display

6
< 10 ±0.00 ... ±999999.999
< 107 ±1000000.00 ... ±9999999.99
8
< 10 ±10000000.0 ... ±99999999.9
< 1010 ±1000000000 ... ±9999999999

Total digits = Fixed to x digit

The number of decimal points is constant. The max value of the totalizer is reduced with each additional decimal place.

decimal places max. value max. display

0 < 1010 ±9999999999
8
1 < 10 ±99999999.9
7
2 < 10 ±9999999.99
3 < 106 ±999999.999
4 < 105 ±99999.9999

Note! The number of decimal places and the max. value defined here only affect the display of the totaliz-
ers.

For setting the behavior of the totalizers when the max. value is reached see section 11.3.1.

14.7 Manual Reset of the Totalizers

If the manual reset of the totalizers is activated, the totalizers can be reset to zero during the measurement by pressing
key C three times, even if a program code is activated.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item 3xC
clear totals is displayed.

Select on to activate the manual reset of the totalizers, off to deactivate it. Press ENTER.
3xC clear totals
off >ON<

Note! The manual reset of the totalizers is still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser mode.

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14.8 Display of the Sum of the Totalizers

The sum of the totalizers for the two flow directions can be displayed in the upper line during the measurement.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item Show
Q is displayed.

Select on to activate the display of the sum of the totalizers, off to deactivate it.
Show Q Press ENTER.
off >ON<

If the display of the sum of the totalizers is activated, the sum Q can be displayed in the
Q 13.2 m3 upper line during the measurement.

14.9 Display of the Last Valid Measured Value

If the signal is not sufficient for a measurement, usually UNDEF will be displayed. Instead of UNDEF, it is also possible to
display the last valid measured value.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item Keep
display val is displayed.

Select on to activate the display of the last valid measured value, off to deactivate it.
Keep display val Press ENTER.
off >ON<

14.10 Display During the Measurement

In the SuperUser mode, the following information can be displayed during the measurement besides the normal informa-
tion (see section 10.2):

display explanation
t= transit time of the measuring signal
c= sound speed
REYNOLD= Reynolds number
VARI A= standard deviation of the signal amplitude
VARI V= standard deviation of the transit time of the measuring signal
dt-norm= transit time difference standardized to the transducer frequency
density of the medium

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15 Outputs
If the transmitter is equipped with outputs, they have to be installed and activated before they can be used:
• assign the physical quantity (source item) to be transmitted to the output and the properties of the signal
• define the behavior of the output in case no valid measured values are available
• activation of the installed output in the program branch Output Options

15.1 Installation of an Output

All outputs are installed in Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs.

Note! The configuration of an output will be stored at the end of the dialog. If the dialog is quit by pressing
key BRK, the changes will not be stored.

Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs. Press ENTER.

SYSTEM settings↕
Proc. outputs

Select the output to be installed. Press ENTER.

Install Output ↕
Current I1 () The scroll list contains all available outputs. A tick  after a list item indicates that this out-
put has already been installed.
This display will be indicated if the output has not been installed yet. Select yes.
I1 enable
Press ENTER.
no >YES<

If the output has already been installed, select no to reconfigure it or yes to uninstall the
I1 disable
output and to return to the previous menu item to select another output. Press ENTER.
>NO< yes

Select the physical quantity (source item) to be transmitted from the source channel to the
I1 Source item ↕
output.
Measuring value
If a binary output is configured, only the list items Limit and Impuls will be displayed.

The source items and their scroll lists are shown in Tab. 15.1.

Tab. 15.1: Configuration of the outputs

source item list item output

Measuring value - physical quantity selected in the program branch Output Options
Quantity Q+ totalizer for the positive flow direction
Q- totalizer for the negative flow direction
Q sum of the totalizers (positive and negative flow direction)
Limit R1 limit message (alarm output R1)
R2 limit message (alarm output R2)
R3 limit message (alarm output R3)
Impuls from abs(x) pulse without sign consideration
from x > 0 pulse for positive measured values
from x < 0 pulse for negative measured values
Miscellaneous c-Medium sound speed of the medium
Signal signal amplitude of a measuring channel
VariAmp standard deviation of the signal amplitude
Density density of the medium
Pressure pressure of the medium

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15.1.1 Output Range

During the configuration of an analog output, the output range is defined. Select a list item
I1 Output range↕
or other range... to enter the output range manually.
4/20 mA

If other range... has been selected, enter the values Output MIN and Output MAX.
I1 Output MIN ↕
Press ENTER after each input.
10.0 mA

I1 Output MAX ↕
11.0 mA

This error message will be displayed if the output range is not min. 10 % of the max. output
I1 Output MAX ↕
range. The next possible value will be displayed. Repeat the input.
12.0 minimal
Example: IMAX - IMIN  2 mA for a 4…20 mA current output

15.1.2 Error Output

In the following dialog, an error value can be defined which is to be output if the source item cannot be measured, e.g., if
there are gas bubbles in the medium:

Tab. 15.2: Error output

error value result

Minimum output of the lower limit of the output range
Hold last value output of the last measured value
Maximum output of the upper limit of the output range
Other value... The value has to be entered manually. It has to be within the limits of the output.

Example: source item: volumetric flow rate

output: current output
output range: 4…20 mA
error value delay td (see section 15.2): > 0
The volumetric flow rate cannot be measured during the time interval t0...t1 (see Fig. 15.1). The error
value will be output.

v [ m v[m³/h]
3 /h ]

? ? ?

tt
tt00 tt11

Fig. 15.1: Error output

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Tab. 15.3: Examples for the error output

list item for the error output output signal

Error-value ↕ I [m A ]
Minimum (4.0mA)
2 0

td

4
t

Error-value ↕ I [m A ]
Hold last value
2 0

4
t

Error-value ↕ I [m A ]
Maximum (20.0mA)
2 0

td

4
t

Error-value ↕
I [m A ]
Other value...
2 0
error output = 2 mA
td

4
t

Select a list item for the error output. Press ENTER.

Error-value ↕
Minimum (4.0mA)

If Other value has been selected, enter an error value. It has to be within the limits of the
Error-value
output.
3.5 mA
Press ENTER.

Note! The settings will be stored at the end of the dialog.

The terminals for the connection of the output are displayed (here: P1+ and P1- for the ac-
I1 active loop
tive current loop).
Terminal:P1+,P1-
Press ENTER.

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15.1.3 Function Test

The function of the installed output can now be tested. Connect a multimeter with the installed output.
Test of the analog output

The current output is tested in the display. Enter a test value. It has to be within the output
I1:Output Test
range. Press ENTER.
4 mA

If the multimeter displays the entered value, the output functions correctly.
I1= 4.0 mA
Again? no >YES< Press yes to repeat the test, no to return to the SYSTEM settings. Press ENTER.

Test of the binary outputs

Select Opto-Relay OFF or Open collect OFF in the scroll list Output Test to test
B1:Output Test ↕
the de-energized state of the output. Press ENTER. Measure the resistance at the output.
Opto-Relay OFF The value has to be high ohmic.

Select yes. Press ENTER.

B1=OFF
AGAIN? no >YES<

Select Opto-Relay ON or Open collect. ON in the scroll list Output Test to test the
B1:Output Test ↕
energized state of the output. Press ENTER. Measure the resistance at the output. The val-
Opto-Relay ON ue has to be low ohmic.

Select yes to repeat the test, no to return to SYSTEM settings. Press ENTER.
B1=ON
AGAIN? no >YES<

15.2 Error Value Delay

The error value delay is the time interval after which the error value will be transmitted to the output in case no valid mea-
sured values are available. The error value delay can be entered in the program branch Output Options if this menu
item has previously been activated in the program branch Special Funct.. If the error value delay is not entered, the
damping factor will be used.

Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Dialogs/Menus\Error-val. de-

Error-val. delay
lay.
>DAMPING< edit
Select Damping if the damping factor is to be used as the error value delay. Select Edit to
activate the menu item Error-val. delay in the program branch Output Options.
From now on, the error value delay can be entered in the program branch Output Op-
Error-val. delay
tions.
10 s

15.3 Activation of an Analog Output

Note! An output can only be activated in the program branch Output Options if it has previously been in-
stalled.

Press ENTER until Current Loop is displayed. Select yes to activate the output.
Current Loop
Press ENTER.
I1: no >YES<

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15.3.1 Measuring Range of the Analog Outputs

After an analog output has been activated in the program branch Output Options, the measuring range of the source
item has to be entered.

Select sign if the sign of the measured values is to be considered for the output.
Meas.Values
>ABSOLUT< sign Select absolut if the sign is not to be considered.

Enter the lowest expected measured value. The unit of measurement of the source item
Zero-Scale Val.
will be displayed.
0.00 m3/h
Zero-Scale Val. is the measured value that corresponds to the lower limit of the output
range as defined in section 15.1.1.
Enter the highest expected measured value.
Full-Scale Val.
300.00 m3/h Full-Scale Val. is the measured value that corresponds to the upper limit of the output
range as defined in section 15.1.1.

Example: output: current output

output range: 4…20 mA
Zero-Scale Val.: 0 m³/h
Full-Scale Val.: 300 m³/h
volumetric flow rate = 0 m³/h, corresponds to 4 mA
volumetric flow rate = 300 m³/h, corresponds to 20 mA

15.3.2 Function Test

The function of the installed output can now be tested. Connect a multimeter to the installed output.

Select yes to activate the output. Press ENTER.

I1: Test output ?
no >YES<

Enter a test value. The value has to be indicated on the connected multimeter.
I1: Test value =
Press ENTER.
5.00 m3/h

Select yes to repeat the test. Press ENTER.

I1: Test output ?
no >YES<

Example: output: current output

output range: 4…20 mA
Zero-Scale Val.: 0 m³/h
Full-Scale Val.: 300 m³/h
Test value = 150 m³/h (Middle of the measuring range corresponds to 12 mA)
If the meter indicates 12 mA, working current output.

15.4 Activation of a Binary Output as a Pulse Output

A pulse output is an integrating output which emits a pulse when the volume or the mass of the medium which has passed
the measuring point reaches a given value (Pulse Value). The integrated quantity is the selected physical quantity. Inte-
gration is restarted as soon as a pulse is emitted.

Note! The menu item Pulse Output will only be indicated in the program branch Output Options if a
pulse output has been installed.

Select yes to activate the output. Press ENTER.

Pulse Output
B1: no >YES<

This error message will be displayed if the flow velocity has been selected as the physical
Pulse Output
quantity.
NO COUNTING !
The use of the pulse output is not possible in this case because integrating the flow velocity
does not result in a reasonable value.

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Enter the pulse value. The unit of measurement will be displayed according to the current
Pulse Value
physical quantity.
0.01 m3
When the totalized physical quantity reaches the pulse value, a pulse will be emitted.
Enter the pulse width.
Pulse Width
100 ms The range of possible pulse widths depends on the specification of the measuring instru-
ment (e.g., counter, PLC) that is to be connected to the output.
The max. flow that the pulse output can work with will be displayed now. This value is calculated on the basis of the en-
tered pulse value and pulse width.
If the flow exceeds this value, the pulse output will not function properly. In this case, the pulse value and the pulse width
have to be adapted to the flow conditions.Press ENTER.

15.5 Activation of a Binary Output as an Alarm Output

Note! The menu item Alarm Output will only be displayed in the program branch Output Options if an
alarm output has been installed.

Select yes to activate the alarm output. Press ENTER.

Alarm Output
no >YES<

15.5.1 Alarm Properties

The switching condition, the holding behavior and the switching function of an alarm output can be defined.

Three scroll lists will be displayed:

R1=FUNC<typ mode
Function: MAX • func: switching condition
• typ: holding behavior
• mode: switching function

Press key to select a scroll list in the upper line. Press key to select a list item in the lower line.
Press ENTER to store the settings.

Tab. 15.4: Alarm properties

alarm property setting description

func MAX The alarm will switch if the measured value exceeds the upper limit.
(switching condition)

MIN The alarm will switch if the measured value falls below the lower limit.

+→- -→+ The alarm will switch if the flow direction changes (sign change of measured value).

QUANT. The alarm will switch if totalizing is activated and the totalizer reaches the limit.

ERROR The alarm will switch if a measurement is not possible.

OFF The alarm is switched off.

typ NON-HOLD If the switching condition is not true anymore, the alarm will return to the idle state
(holding behavior) after approx. 1 s.
HOLD The alarm remains activated even if the switching condition is not true anymore.
mode NO Cont. The alarm is energized if the switching condition is true and de-energized if idle.
(switching function)
NC Cont. The alarm is de-energized if the switching condition is true and energized if idle.

Note! If no measurement is made, all alarms will be de-energized, independently of the programmed
switching function.

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15.5.2 Setting the Limits

If the switching condition MAX or MIN is selected in the scroll list func, the limit of the output will have to be defined:

Select in the scroll list Input the physical quantity to be used for the comparison. The fol-
R1 Input: ↕
lowing list items are available for the alarm output R1:
Volume flow
• selected physical quantity
• signal amplitude
• sound speed of the medium
Press ENTER.
switching condition: MAX
High Limit:
-10.00 m3/h Enter the upper limit. Press ENTER.
The alarm will switch if the measured value exceeds the limit.
switching condition: MIN
Low Limit:
-10.00 m3/h Enter the lower limit. Press ENTER.
The alarm will switch if the measured value falls below the limit.

Example 1: High Limit: -10 m³/h

volumetric flow rate = -9.9 m³/h
the limit is exceeded, the alarm switches
volumetric flow rate = -11 m³/h
the limit is not exceeded, the alarm does not switch
Example 2: Low Limit: -10 m³/h
volumetric flow rate = -11 m³/h
the measured value is below the limit, the alarm switches
volumetric flow rate = -9.9 m³/h
the measured value is not below the limit, the alarm does not switch

If the switching condition QUANT. is selected in the scroll list func, the limit of the output will have to be defined:

switching condition: QUANT.

Quantity Limit:
1.00 m3 Enter the limit of the totalizer. Press ENTER.
The alarm will switch if the measured value reaches the limit.

A positive limit will be compared to the totalizer value for the positive flow direction.
A negative limit will be compared to the totalizer value for the negative flow direction.
The comparison will also take place if the totalizer of the other flow direction is displayed.

Note! The unit of measurement of the limit corresponds to the unit of measurement of the selected physical
quantity.
If the unit of measurement of the physical quantity is changed, the limit has to be converted and en-
tered again.

Example 1: physical quantity: volumetric flow rate in m³/h

Quantity Limit: 1 m³
Example 2: physical quantity: volumetric flow rate in m³/h
Low Limit: 60 m³/h
The unit of measurement of the physical quantity is changed to m³/min. The new limit to be entered is
1 m³/min.

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15.5.3 Defining the Hysteresis

A hysteresis can be defined for the alarm output R1 to prevent a constant triggering of the alarm due to small fluctuations
of the measured values around the limit.
The hysteresis is a symmetrical range around the limit. The alarm will be activated if the measured values exceed the up-
per limit and deactivated if the measured values fall below the lower limit.

Example: High Limit: 30 m³/h

Hysterese: 1 m³/h
The alarm will be triggered at values > 30.5 m³/h and deactivated at values < 29.5 m³/h.

switching condition: MIN or MAX

R1 Hysterese:
1.00 m3/h Enter the value for Hysterese.
or
Enter 0 (zero) to work without a hysteresis.
Press ENTER.

15.6 Behavior of the Alarm Outputs

15.6.1 Apparent Switching Delay
Measured values and totalizer values will be displayed rounded to two decimal places. The limits, however, will be com-
pared to the non-rounded measured values. This might cause an apparent switching delay when the measured value
changes marginally (less than two decimal places). In this case, the switching accuracy of the output is greater than the
accuracy of the display.

15.6.2 Reset and Initialization of the Alarms

After an initialization, all alarm outputs will be initialized as follows:

Tab. 15.5: Alarm state after an initialization

func OFF
typ NON-HOLD
mode NO Cont.
Limit 0.00

Press key C three times during the measurement to set all alarm outputs to the idle state. Alarm outputs whose switching
condition is still met will be activated again after 1 s. This function is used to reset alarm outputs of the type HOLD if the
switching condition is no longer met.
By pressing key BRK, the measurement will be stopped and the main menu selected. All alarm outputs will be de-ener-
gized, independently of the programmed idle state.

15.6.3 Alarm Outputs During Transducer Positioning

At the beginning of the transducer positioning (bar graph display), all alarm outputs switch back to the programmed idle
state.
If the bar graph is selected during the measurement, all alarm outputs will switch back to the programmed idle state.
An alarm output of the type HOLD that has been activated during the previous measurement will remain in the idle state af-
ter the transducer positioning if the switching condition is no longer met.
Switching of the alarm outputs into the idle state will not be displayed.

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15.6.4 Alarm Outputs During the Measurement

An alarm output with switching condition MAX or MIN will be updated max. once per second to avoid humming (i.e. fluctua-
tion of the measured values around the value of the switching condition).
An alarm output of the type NON-HOLD will be activated if the switching condition is met. It will be deactivated if the switch-
ing condition is no longer met. The alarm will remain activated min. 1 s even if the switching condition is met for a shorter
period of time.
Alarm outputs with the switching condition QUANT. will be activated if the limit is reached.
Alarm outputs with the switching condition ERROR will only be activated after several unsuccessful measuring attempts.
Therefore, typical short-term disturbances of the measurement (e.g., switching on of a pump) will not activate the alarm.
Alarm outputs with the switching condition +→- -→+ and of the type NON-HOLD will be activated with each change of the
flow direction for approx. 1 s (see Fig. 15.2).
Alarm outputs with the switching condition +→- -→+ and of the type HOLD will be active after the first change of the flow di-
rection. They can be switched back by pressing key C three times (see Fig. 15.2).

flow + flow
D u r c h flu s s

type NON-HOLD type

A l a r HOLD
m ty p : H A L T E N D

approx. 1 s resetM of the alarm

C d e a s n uA e l a l l r e m s s R ü c k s e tz e n
(3x key C)

Fig. 15.2: Behavior of a relay when the flow direction changes

If there is an internal adaptationto changing measuring conditions, e.g., to a considerable rise of the medium temperature,
the alarm will not switch. Alarm outputs with the switching condition OFF will be set automatically to the switching function
NO Cont..

15.6.5 Indication of the Alarm State

Note! There is no visual or acoustic indication of alarm output switching.

After the configuration of the alarm outputs and during the measurement, the state of the alarms can be indicated. This
function is activated in the program branch Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Dialogs/Menus. It is recommend-
ed to activate this function if the alarm outputs often have to be reconfigured.

Select the menu item SHOW RELAIS STAT. Select on to activate the indication of the
SHOW RELAIS STAT alarm state.
off >ON<

If the indication of the alarm state is activated, the state of the alarm outputs will be indicated after the configuration of the
alarm outputs:

The indication of the alarm state is structured as follows:

R1= R2=
R3= C=REPEAT RX = , where X is the number of the alarm output and is a pic-

togram according to Tab. 15.1.

It is possible to repeat the configuration of the alarm outputs by pressing key C. If the con-
figuration of the alarm outputs is complete, press ENTER. The main menu will be dis-
played.

If the indication of the alarm state is activated, it is possible to show the alarm state during the measurement. Press key
to scroll through the upper line and to scroll through the lower line until the alarm state is indicated.

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Tab. 15.1: Pictograms for the alarm state indication

Nr. func typ mode current

(switching condition) (holding behavior) (switching function) state
R =

1 OFF NON-HOLD NO Cont. closed

2 MAX HOLD NC Cont. open

3 MIN

+→- -→+

QUANT.

ERROR

Example: R1 =

15.6.6 Deactivation of the Outputs

If the programmed outputs are no longer required, they can be deactivated. The configuration of a deactivated output is
stored and will be available if the output is activated again.

Select no in Output Options\Alarm Output to deactivate an output. Press ENTER.

Alarm Output
>NO< yes

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16 Troubleshooting
If any problem appears which cannot be solved with the help of this user manual, contact our sales office and give a pre-
cise description of the problem. Specify the type, the serial number and the firmware version of the transmitter.
The display does not work at all or fails regularly
Check the contrast setting of the transmitter (see section 13.4).
Make sure that the correct voltage is available at the terminals. The voltage is indicated on the metal plate below the outer
right terminal.If the power supply is ok, the transducers or an internal component of the transmitter are defective. The
transducers and the transmitter have to be sent to FLEXIM for repair.
The message SYSTEM ERROR is displayed
Press key BRK to return to the main menu.
If this message is displayed repeatedly, write down the number in the lower line. Track down the situations when the error
is displayed. Contact FLEXIM.
The transmitter does not react when key BRK is pressed during the measurement
A program code has been defined. Press key C and enter the program code.
The backlight of the display does not work, but all other functions are available.
The backlight is defective. This problem does not affect the other functions of the display. Send the transmitter to FLEXIM
for repair.
Date and time are wrong
The data backup battery has to be replaced. Send the transmitter to FLEXIM.
An output does not work
Make sure that the outputs are configured correctly. Check the function of the output as described in section 15.1.3. If the
output is defective, contact FLEXIM.
A measurement is impossible or the measured values substantially differ from the expected values
see section 16.1.
The values of the totalizer are wrong
see section 16.6.

16.1 Problems with the Measurement

A measurement is impossible because no signal is received. A question mark is displayed in the lower line on the
right
• Check if the entered parameters are correct, especially the outer pipe diameter, the pipe wall thickness and the sound
speed of the medium. (Typical errors: The circumference or the radius was entered instead of the diameter. The inner
pipe diameter was entered instead of the outer pipe diameter.)
• Make sure that the recommended transducer distance was adjusted when mounting the transducers.
• Make sure that an appropriate measuring point has been selected (see section 16.2).
• Try to establish better acoustic contact between the pipe and the transducers (see section 16.3).
• Enter a lower value for the number of sound paths. The signal attenuation might be too high due to a high medium vis-
cosity or deposits on the inner pipe wall (see section 16.4).
The measuring signal is received but no measured values can be obtained
• An exclamation mark "!" in the lower line on the right indicates that the defined upper limit of the flow velocity is exceed-
ed and, therefore, the measured values are marked as invalid. The limit has to be adapted to the measuring conditions or
checking has to be deactivated (see section 11.4).
• If no exclamation mark "!" is displayed, a measurement at the selected measuring point is not possible.
Loss of signal during the measurement
• If the pipe had run empty: Was there no measuring signal afterwards? Contact FLEXIM.
• Wait briefly until acoustic contact is reestablished. The measurement can be interrupted by a temporarily higher propor-
tion of gas bubbles and solids in the medium.

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The measured values substantially differ from the expected values

• Wrong measured values are often caused by wrong parameters. Make sure that the entered parameters are correct for
the measuring point.
• If the parameters are correct, see section 16.5 for the description of typical situations in which wrong measured values
are obtained.

16.2 Selection of the Measuring Point

• Make sure that the recommended min. distance to any disturbance source is observed (see chapter 5, Tab. 5.2).
• Avoid measuring points with deposit formation in the pipe.
• Avoid measuring points in the vicinity of deformations and defects on the pipe and in the vicinity of welds.
• Measure the temperature at the measuring point and make sure that the transducers are suitable for this temperature.
• Make sure that the outer pipe diameter is within the measuring range of the transducers.
• When measuring on a horizontal pipe, the transducers have to be mounted on the side of the pipes.
• A vertical pipe always has to be filled at the measuring point and the medium should flow upward.
• No gas bubbles should form (even bubble-free media can form gas bubbles when the medium expands, e.g., upstream
of pumps and downstream of great cross-section enlargements).

16.3 Maximum Acoustic Contact

Observe the instructions in chapter 7.

16.4 Application Specific Problems

The entered sound speed of the medium is wrong
The entered sound speed is used to calculate the transducer distance and is therefore very important for the transducer
positioning. The sound speeds stored in the transmitter only serve as orientation.
The entered pipe roughness is not appropriate
Check the entered value. The state of the pipe should be taken into account.
Measurements on porous pipe materials (e.g., concrete or cast iron) are only possible under certain conditions
Contact FLEXIM.
The pipe lining may cause problems during the measurement if it is not firmly attached to the inner pipe wall or
consists of an acoustically absorbing material
Try measuring on a liner free section of the pipe.
Highly viscous media strongly attenuate the ultrasonic signal
Measurements on media with a viscosity > 1000 mm²/s are only possible under certain conditions.
A higher proportion of gas bubbles or solids in the medium scatter and absorb the ultrasonic signal and there-
fore attenuate the measuring signal
A measurement is impossible if the value is  10 %. If the proportion is high, but < 10 %, a measurement is only possible
under certain conditions.
The flow is in the transition range between laminar and turbulent flow where flow measurement is difficult
Calculate the Reynolds number of the flow at the measuring point with the program FluxFlow (free download: www.flex-
im.com). Contact FLEXIM.

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16.5 Large Deviations of the Measured Values

The entered sound speed of the medium is wrong
A wrong sound speed can result in the ultrasonic signal that is reflected directly on the pipe wall being mistaken for the
measuring signal that has passed through the medium. The flow calculated on the basis of the wrong signal by the trans-
mitter is very small or fluctuates around zero.
There is gas in the pipe
If there is gas in the pipe, the measured flow will always be too high because both the gas volume and the liquid volume
are measured.
The defined upper limit of the flow velocity is too low
All measured flow velocities that are greater than the upper limit will be ignored and marked as invalid. All quantities de-
rived from the flow velocity will also be marked as invalid. If several correct measured values are ignored, the totalizer val-
ues will be too low.
The entered cut-off flow is too high
All flow velocities below the cut-off flow are set to zero. All derived quantities are also set to zero. The cut-off flow (default:
2.5 cm/s) has to be set to a low value in order to be able to measure at low flow velocities.
The entered pipe roughness is not appropriate

The flow velocity of the medium is outside the measuring range of the transmitter

The measuring point is not appropriate

Select another measuring point to check whether the results are better. Because pipes are never rotationally symmetric,
the flow profile is affected. Change the transducer position according to the pipe deformation.

16.6 Problems with the Totalizers

The values of the totalizer are too high
See Special Function\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Quantity recall. If this menu item is activated, the val-
ues of the totalizer will be stored. The totalizer will continue with this value at the start of the next measurement.
The values of the totalizer are too low
One of the totalizers has reached the upper limit and has to be reset to zero manually.
The sum of the totalizers is not correct
See Special Function\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Quant. wrapping. The sum of both totalizers (through-
put) transmitted via an output is not valid after the overflow (wrapping) of one of the totalizers.

16.7 Data Transmission

The file with the transmitted measuring data contains meaningless strings
The transmission parameters of the transmitter and the transmission program are not identical. Adjust the transmission
parameters of the transmitter (see section 12.2.4) and of the terminal program.

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Program Branch Parameter

main menu: selection of the program branch Parameter
>PAR< mea opt sf
Parameter

input of the outer pipe diameter

Outer Diameter
100.0 mm

input of the pipe circumference

Pipe Circumfer.
314.2 mm This display will only be indicated if Special Funct.\SYSTEM set-
tings\Dialogs/Menus\Pipe Circumfer. is activated and Outer Diam-
eter = 0 has been entered.
input of the pipe wall thickness
Wall Thickness
3.0 mm range: depends on the connected transducers
default: 3 mm
selection of the pipe material
Pipe Material ↕
Carbon Steel

input of the sound speed of the pipe material

c-Material
3230.0 m/s range: 600...6553.5 m/s
This display will only be indicated if Other Material has been selected.
selection whether the pipe is lined
Lining
no >YES<

selection of the lining material

Lining ↕
Bitumen This display will only be indicated if Lining = yes has been selected.

input of the sound speed of the lining material

c-Material
3200.0 m/s range: 600...6553.5 m/s
This display will only be indicated if Other Material has been selected.
input of the liner thickness
Liner Thickness
3.0 mm default: 3 mm

input of the roughness of the inner pipe wall

Roughness
0.4 mm range: 0...5 mm
default: 0.1 mm (for steel as pipe material)
selection of the medium
Medium ↕
Water

input of the average sound speed of the medium

c-Medium
1500.0 m/s range: 500...3500 m/s
This display will only be indicated if Other Medium has been selected.
input of the kinematic viscosity of the medium
Kinem.Viscosity
1.00 mm2/s range: 0.01...30 000 mm²/s
This display will only be indicated if Other Medium has been selected or no
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input of the operating density of the medium

Density
1.00 g/cm3 range: 0.01...20 g/cm³
This display will only be indicated if Other Medium has been selected.
input of the medium temperature
Medium Temperat.
20.0 C default: 20 °C

selection of the transducer type

Transducer Type↕
Standard

input of the length of an extension cable

Additional cable
65.0 m

Program Branch Measuring

main menu: selection of the program branch Measuring
par >MEA< opt sf
Measuring

input of the measuring point number

Meas.Point No.:
xxx (↑↓← →) This display will only be indicated if Output Options\Store Meas.Data
and/or Serial Output are activated.
activation/deactivation of the flow profile correction
PROFILE CORR.
>NO< yes This display will only be indicated if Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\
Measuring\Flow Velocity = uncorr. has been selected.
input of the number of sound paths
Sound Path
2 NUM

display of the transducer distance to be adjusted between the inner edges of the
Transd. Distance
transducers
54 mm Reflex

Program Branch Output Options

main menu: selection of the program branch Output Options
par mea >OPT< sf
Output Options

selection of the physical quantity

Physic. Quant. ↕
Volume flow

selection of the unit of measurement for the physical quantity

Volume in: ↕
m3/h

input of the duration over which a floating average of the measured values has
Damping
to be determined
10 s
range: 1...600 s
activation of the data logger
Store Meas.Data
no >YES<

selection of the storage rate for storing measured values in the data logger
Storage Rate ↕
Once per 10 sec. This display will only be indicated if Output Options\Store Meas.Data
and/or Serial Output are activated.

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Current Loop
activation of a current output
Current Loop
I1: no >YES< This display will only be indicated if the current output has been installed in
Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs.
selection whether the sign of the measured values is to be considered for the
Meas.Values
output
>ABSOLUT< sign
This display will only be indicated if Current Loop is activated.
input of the lowest/highest measured value to be expected for the current output
Zero-Scale Val.
0.00 m3/h The values are assigned to the lower/upper limit of the output range.
These displays will only be indicated if Current Loop is activated.

Full-Scale Val.
300.00 m3/h

input of the error value delay, i.e. of the time interval after which the value en-
Error-val. delay
tered for the error output will be transmitted to the output if no valid measured
10 s values are available
This display will only be indicated if Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\
Dialogs/Menus\Error-val. delay = EDIT has been selected.
Pulse Output
Activation of a Pulse Output
Pulse Output
B1: no >YES< This display will only be indicated if a pulse output has been installed in Spe-
cial Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs.
input of the pulse value (value of the totalizer at which a pulse will be emitted)
Pulse Value
0.01 m3 This display will only be indicated if Pulse Output is activated.

input of the pulse width

Pulse Width
100 ms range: 80...1000 ms
This display will only be indicated if Pulse Output is activated.
Alarm Output
activation of an alarm output
Alarm Output
no >YES< This display will only be indicated if an alarm output has been installed in Spe-
cial Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs.
Selection of the switching condition (func), the holding behavior (typ) and the
R1=FUNC<typ mode
switching function (mode) of the alarm output.
Function: MAX
This display will only be indicated if Alarm Output is activated.
selection of the physical quantity to be monitored
R1 Input: ↕
Volume flow This display will only be indicated for R1 if Alarm Output is activated.

input of the upper limit of the physical quantity to be monitored

High Limit:
10.00 m3/h This display will only be indicated if Alarm Output has been activated and MAX
has been selected as the switching condition.
input of the lower limit of the physical quantity to be monitored
Low Limit:
-10.00 m3/h This display will only be indicated if Alarm Output has been activated and MIN
has been selected as the switching condition.
input of the limit for the totalizer of the physical quantity to be monitored
Quantity Limit:
1.00 m3 This display will only be indicated if Alarm Output has been activated and
QUANT. has been selected as the switching condition.

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input of the hysteresis for the lower or upper limit

R1 Hysterese:
1.00 m3/h This display will only be indicated if Alarm Output has been activated and MIN
or MAX has been selected as the switching condition.
Program Branch Special Funct.
main menu: selection of the program branch Special Funct.
par mea opt >SF<
Special Funct.

SYSTEM settings
selection of Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings
Special Funct. ↕
SYSTEM settings

SYSTEM settings\Set Clock

selection of the displays for the input of the date and the time
SYSTEM settings↕
Set Clock

SYSTEM settings\Dialogs/Menus
selection of the displays for the activation/deactivation or setting of the menu
SYSTEM settings↕
items in the other program branches
Dialogs/Menus

activation of the menu item for the input of the pipe circumference in the pro- x
Pipe Circumfer.
gram branch Parameter
off >ON<

selection of the input mode for the measuring point number in the program x
Meas.Point No.:
branch Measuring:
(1234) >(↑↓← →)<
(1234): digits, point, hyphen
(↑↓← →): ASCII editor
setting for the display for the input of the transducer distance in the program x
Transd. Distance
branch Measuring:
auto >USER<
• user: only the entered transducer distance will be displayed if the recom-
mended and the entered transducer distances are identical
• auto: only the recommended transducer distance will be displayed
recommended setting: user
selection of the error value delay x
Error-val. delay
damping >EDIT< • damping: The damping factor will be used.
• edit: The menu item for the input of the error value delay in the program
branch Output Options will be activated.
activation of the display of the alarm state during the measurement x
SHOW RELAIS STAT
off >ON<

selection of the unit of measurement for the length x

Length unit
>[mm]< [inch]

selection of the unit of measurement for the temperature x

Temperature
>[°C]< [°F]

selection if the absolute pressure pa or the relative pressure pg is to be used x

Pressure absolut
off >ON<

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selection of the unit of measurement for the pressure x

Pressure
>[bar]< [psi]

selection if lb/ft3 is to be used as the unit of measurement for the density x

Density [lb/ft3]
no >YES<

selection of the unit of measurement for the density x

Density unit
g/cm3 >kg/m3< This display will only be indicated if lb/ft3 has not been selected as the unit of
measurement for the density
selection of the unit of measurement for the kinematic viscosity x
Viscosity unit
mm2/s >cSt<

selection of the unit of measurement for the sound speed x

Soundspeed unit
>[m/s]< [fps]

SYSTEM settings\Measuring
selection of the displays for the settings of the measurement
SYSTEM settings↕
Measuring

input of an upper limit of the flow velocity x

Velocity limit
0.0 m/s range: 0.1...25.5 m/s
0 m/s: no detection for outliers
All measured values that are greater than the limit will be marked as outliers.
selection of the input of a lower limit for the flow velocity: x
Cut-off Flow
absolut >SIGN< • absolut: independent of the flow direction
• sign: dependent on the flow direction
activation of the input of a lower limit of the flow velocity: x
Cut-off Flow
factory >USER< • factory: the default limit of 2.5 cm/s will be used
• user: input of a limit
input of the cut-off flow for positive measured values x
+Cut-off Flow
2.5 cm/s range: 0...12.7 cm/s (0.127 m/s)
default: 2.5 cm/s (0.025 m/s)
This display will only be indicated if Cut-off Flow = sign and Cut-off
Flow = user has been selected.
Input of the cut-off flow for negative measured values x
-Cut-off Flow
-2.5 cm/s range: -12.7...0 cm/s
default: -2.5 cm/s
This display will only be indicated if Cut-off Flow = sign and Cut-off
Flow = user has been selected.

Input of the cut-off flow for the absolute value of the measured values x
Cut-off Flow
2.5 cm/s range: 0...12.7 cm/s
default: 2.5 cm/s
This display will only be indicated if Cut-off Flow = absolut and Cut-off
Flow = user has been selected.

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Input of the max. signal amplification. x

Gain threshold
range: 0...255
Fail if > 90 dB 0: no limit of the signal amplification
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
Input of the fixed upper limit of the sound speed. x
Bad soundspeed
range: 0...3 000 m/s
thresh. 2007 m/s 0: the default value 1 848 m/s is used
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
Input of the offset. x
Bad soundspeed
range: 0...900 m/s
offset: +321 m/s 0: the default value 300 m/s is used
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
activation of the overflow of the totalizers x
Quant. wrapping
off >ON<

activation of the taking-over of the totalizer values after a restart of the measure- x
Quantity recall
ment
off >ON<

input of the time interval without any valid measured values after which the x
Do not total. if
transmitter recognizes a long measurement failure
no meas.> 0 s
0: the default value 30 s is used
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
input of the number of decimal places for the totalizers: x
Total digits ↕
Automatic Automatic: dynamic adjustment
Fixed to x digit: 0...4 decimal places
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
Activation of the manual reset of the totalizers. x
3xC clear totals
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
off >ON<

Activation of the display of the sum of the totalizers. x

Show Q
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
off >ON<

activation of the display of the last valid measured value x

Keep display val
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
off >ON<

activation of the turbulence mode x

Turbulence mode
off >ON<

SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs

selection of the displays for the setting of the outputs of the transmitter
SYSTEM settings↕
Proc. outputs

selection of the output to be installed

Install Output ↕
Current I1

SYSTEM settings\Storing (only with the optional RS485)

selection of the displays for the storing of measured values in the data logger
SYSTEM settings↕
Storing

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setting of the overflow behavior of the data logger x

Ringbuffer
off >ON<

selection of the sample mode x

Storage mode
sample >AVERAGE< • sample: storing and online transmission of the displayed measured value
• average: storing and online transmission of the average of all measured val-
ues of a storage interval
setting of the storing behavior of the totalizers x
Quantity Storage
one >BOTH< • one: the value of the totalizer that is currently displayed will be stored
• both: one value for each flow direction will be stored
activation of the storing of the signal amplitude x
Store Amplitude
off >ON< The value will only be stored if the data logger is activated.

activation of the storing of the sound speed of the medium x

Store c-Medium
off >ON< The value will only be stored if the data logger is activated.

activation of the storing of diagnostic values x

Store diagnostic
off >ON<

SYSTEM settings\Miscellaneous
selection of the display for the setting of the contrast
SYSTEM settings↕
Miscellaneous

setting of the contrast of the display

SETUP DISPLAY
 CONTRAST 

confirmation that a HotCode has to be entered

Input a HOTCODE
no >YES<

input of a HotCode
Please input a
HOTCODE: 000000

Instrum. Inform.
selection of the displays for information about the transmitter
Special Funct. ↕
Instrum. Inform.

display of the type, serial number and firmware version with the date (dd - day, x
F501 -XXXXXXX
mm - month, yy - year)
V x.xx dd.mm.yy

Print Meas.Val.
selection of the displays for the transmission of stored measured values to a PC
Special Funct. ↕
Print Meas.Val.

error message that no measured values are stored

NO VALUES !
Print Meas.Val.

start of the transmission of measured values

Send Header 01
................ This display will only be indicated if the data logger contains measured values
and the transmitter is connected to a PC via a serial cable.

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error message that there is a problem with the serial transmission of data
SERIAL ERROR !
Print Meas.Val.

display of the data transmission progress


................

Delete Meas.Val.
selection of the displays for the deleting of stored measured values
Special Funct. ↕
Delete Meas.Val.

confirmation for the deleting of measured values

Really Delete?
no >YES< This display will only be indicated if measured values are stored in the data log-
ger.
Program Code
selection of the displays for the input of a program code
Special Funct. ↕
set program code

defining a program code

set program code
------

input of the break code (= program code)

INPUT BREAK_CODE
CODE: 000000

input of the access code (= the first three digits of the program code)
INP. ACCESS CODE
CODE: 000000

After the Input of HotCode 071001

input of the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter for the displayed transducer x
DNmin Q-Sensor
type
15 mm
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B Units of Measurement

Length/roughness Temperature
unit of measurement description unit of measurement description
mm millimeter °C degree Celsius

inch inch °F degree Fahrenheit

Pressure
unit of measurement description
bar(a) bar (absolute)
bar(g) bar (relative)

psi(a) pound per square inch (absolute)

psi(g) pound per square inch (relative)

Density
unit of measurement description
g/cm3 gram per cubic centimeter
kg/cm3 kilogram per cubic centimeter

Sound speed
unit of measurement description
m/s meter per second

Kinematic viscosity
unit of measurement description
mm2/s square millimeter per second
1 mm²/s = 1 cSt

Flow velocity
unit of measurement description
m/s meter per second
cm/s centimeter per second

in/s inch per second

fps (ft/s) foot per second

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Volumetric flow rate Volume (totalized)

unit of measurement description unit of measurement
m3/d cubic meter per day m3
m3/h cubic meter per hour m3
m3/min cubic meter per minute m3
m3/s cubic meter per second m3
km3/h 1000 cubic meters per hour km3
ml/min milliliter per minute l or m3*
l/h liter per hour l or m3*
l/min liter per minute l or m3*
l/s liter per second l or m3*
hl/h hectoliter per hour hl or m3*
hl/min hectoliter per minute hl or m3*
hl/s hectoliter per second hl or m3*
Ml/d (Megalit/d) megaliter per day Ml or m3*

bbl/d barrel per day bbl

bbl/h barrel per hour bbl
bbl/m barrel per minute bbl
USgpd (US-gal/d) gallon per day gal
USgph (US-gal/h) gallon per hour gal
USgpm (US-gal/m) gallon per minute gal
USgps (US-gal/s) gallon per second gal
KGPM (US-Kgal/m) kilogallon per minute kgal
MGD (US-Mgal/d) million gallons per day Mg
CFD cubic foot per day cft**
CFH cubic foot per hour cft
CFM cubic foot per minute cft
CFS cubic foot per second aft***
MMCFD million cubic feet per day MMCF
MMCFH million cubic feet per hour MMCF
*
Selection with HotCode 007027, firmware version V5.91 or higher
**
cft: cubic foot
***
aft: acre foot
1 US-gal = 3.78541 l
1 bbl = 42 US-gal = 158.9873 l

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Mass flow rate Mass (totalized)

unit of measurement description unit of measurement
t/h metric ton per hour t
t/d metric ton per day t
kg/h kilogram per hour kg
kg/min kilogram per minute kg
kg/s kilogram per second kg
g/s gram per second g

lb/d pound per day lb

lb/h pound per hour lb
lb/m pound per minute lb
lb/s pound per second lb
klb/h kilopound per hour klb
klb/m kilopound per minute klb
1 lb = 453.59237 g
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Flow Nomogram (Metrical)

volumetric flow rate volumetric

V o lu m e n flu s s V o l u m e flow
n f l u rate
ss

g a l/ m in
l/ m in

m 3 /h

b b l/ d
l/ s

10 5

10 4

10 5 10 6

0 0
10
10 3
DN 0
80
DN 10 4

0
60
DN 05 0
10 3
DN 0
40 10 5
10 4
DN
0
100 30
DN 250
ND 10 3
0
20
DN
0
100 15
DN
10 3 10 4

1 00
10 DN
8 0
DN 100
6 5
DN
10 50
DN
100 10 3

1 30
DN
10

10 100

0 ,1
1

0 ,1 1 10
S t r ö m u n g s g e s c h w i n flow
d i g k velocity
e i t ( m / [m/s]
s)

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Flow Nomogram (Imperial)

volumetric
V o l u m e nflow
f l u s rate
s 0 volumetric
V o l u m e n f lflow
u s s rate
0
1 0
D N 08 0
g a l/ m in

D N 0

m 3 / h
b b l/ d

l/ m in
6 0
0

l/ s
D N 5 0
1 0 D N
5
0
4 0
D N 0
3 0 1 0 4
0
1 0 6 D N 2 5 1 0 5
D N 02 0
D N 1 0 3
0
1 0 4 1 5
D N
0
1 0 1 0 3

D N
1 0 5
8 0 1 0 4
D N 6 5
D N 1 0 0
1 0 3 5 0
D N

3 0 1 0 0
1 0 4 D N
1 0 3

1 0
1 0 0

1 0
1 0 3
1 0 0

1
1 0

1
1 0 0 1 0

0 ,1
1

1 1 0 1 0 0
S t r ö m u n g s g e s c h w i n d i flow
g k e i t velocity
( f t / s ) [m/s]

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C Reference FLUXUS F501

C Reference
The following tables provide assistance for the user. The accuracy of the data depends on the composition, temperature
and processing of the material. FLEXIM does not assume liability for any inaccuracies.

C.1 Sound Speed of Selected Pipe and Lining Materials at 20 °C

The values of some of these materials are stored in the internal database of the transmitter. Column cflow shows the sound
speed (longitudinal or transversal) used for the flow measurement.

material (display) explanation ctrans clong cflow

[m/s] [m/s]
Carbon Steel carbon steel 3 230 5 930 trans
Stainless Steel stainless steel 3 100 5 790 trans
DUPLEX duplex stainless steel 3 272 5 720 trans
Ductile Iron ductile cast iron 2 650 - trans
Asbestos Cement asbestos cement 2 200 - trans
Titanium titanium 3 067 5 955 trans
Copper copper 2 260 4 700 trans
Aluminium aluminum 3 100 6 300 trans
Brass brass 2 100 4 300 trans
Plastic plastic 1 120 2 000 long
GRP glass-reinforced plastic - 2 650 long
PVC polyvinyl chloride - 2 395 long
PE polyethylene 540 1 950 long
PP polypropylene 2 600 2 550 trans
Bitumen bitumen 2 500 - trans
Acrylic acrylic glass 1 250 2 730 long
Lead lead 700 2 200 long
Cu-Ni-Fe alloy of copper, nickel, and iron 2 510 4 900 trans
Grey Cast Iron gray cast iron 2 200 4 600 trans
Rubber rubber 1 900 2 400 trans
Glass glass 3 400 5 600 trans
PFA perfluoroalkoxy 500 1 185 long
PVDF polyvinylidene fluoride 760 2 050 long
Sintimid Sintimid - 2 472 long
Teka PEEK Teka PEEK - 2 534 long
Tekason Tekason - 2 230 long

The sound speed depends on the composition and the manufacturing process of the material. The sound speed of alloys
and cast materials fluctuates strongly. The values only serve as an orientation.

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C.2 Typical Roughnesses of Pipes

The values are based on experience and measurements.

material absolute roughness [mm]

drawn pipes of non-ferrous metal, glass, plastics and light metal 0…0.0015
drawn steel pipes 0.01…0.05
fine-planed, polished surface max. 0.01
planed surface 0.01…0.04
rough-planed surface 0.05…0.1
welded steel pipes, new 0.05…0.1
after long use, cleaned 0.15…0.2
moderately rusted, slightly encrusted max. 0.4
heavily encrusted max. 3
cast iron pipes:
bitumen lining > 0.12
new, without lining 0.25…1
rusted 1…1.5
encrusted 1.5…3

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D Declarations of Conformity FLUXUS F501

D Declarations of Conformity

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