Baker Hughes TransPort PT900 User manual

TransPort® PT900
Portable ultrasonic flow meter
for liquids
User’s manual

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Transport® PT900
Portable ultrasonic flow meter for liquids
User’s manual
910-315 Rev. C
September 2019
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Typographical Conventions
NOTE: “Note” paragraphs provide additional information
about the topic which is helpful but is not essential to proper
completion of the task.
IMPORTANT
“Important” paragraphs provide emphasis to instructions
that are essential to proper setup of the equipment. Failure
to follow these instructions carefully may cause unreliable
performance.
CAUTION!
“Caution” paragraphs indicate a potentially
hazardous situation which can result in minor
or moderate injury to personnel or damage
to the equipment.
WARNING!
“Warning” paragraphs indicate a potentially
hazardous situation which can result in
serious personal injury or death.
Paragraphes d’informations
REMARQUE : Ces paragraphes fournissent des informations
à même de faciliter la compréhension de la situation,
mais n’est pas indispensable à la bonne utilisation des
instructions.
IMPORTANT :
Ces paragraphes fournissent des informations qui mettent
l’accent sur les instructions qui sont essentielles à une
configuration correcte de l’équipement. Le non-respect
de ces instructions peut entraîner une dégradation des
performances.
MISE EN GARDE !
Ce symbole indique un risque potentiel
mineur de blessure aux personnes et / ou de
sérieux dommages à l’équipement, à moins
que ces instructions soient rigoureusement
suivies.
AVERTISSEMENT !
Ce symbole indique un risque potentiel grave
de blessures aux personnes, à moins que ces
instructions sont soient rigoureusement.
Safety issues
WARNING!
It is the responsibility of the user to make sure
all local, county, state and national codes,
regulations, rules and laws related to safety
and safe operating conditions are met for
each installation.
WARNING!
If the clamp-on fixture and transducers
are installed on a pipeline above a work
area or walkway, safe work site practices
for protection from falling objects must be
followed.
WARNING!
It is the responsibility of the user to make sure
the PWR, Hart, modbus and IO cables meet
the cable specifications listed in Appendix A.
Questions de sécurité
AVERTISSEMENT !
Il est de la responsabilité de l’utilisateur de
s’assurer que tous les règlements, codes et
lois locaux, nationaux et européens relatifs
à la sécurité et aux conditions d’exploitation
en toute sécurité soient respectés pour
chaque installation. La sécurité de tout
système intégrant l’équipement est de la
responsabilité de celui qui l’assemble.
AVERTISSEMENT !
If the clamp-on fixture and transducers
are installed on a pipeline above a work
area or walkway, safe work site practices
for protection from falling objects must be
followed.
AVERTISSEMENT !
AVERTISSEMENT ! AVERTISSEMENT ! Il est
de la responsabilité de l’utilisateur de
s’assurer que les câbles d’alimentation, Hart,
modbus et Entrées / Sorties répondent à la
spécification décrite à l’annexe A.
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Auxiliary equipment
Local safety standards
The user must make sure that he operates all auxiliary
equipment in accordance with local codes, standards,
regulations, or laws applicable to safety.
Working Area
WARNING!
Auxiliary equipment may have both manual
and automatic modes of operation. As
equipment can move suddenly and without
warning, do not enter the work cell of this
equipment during automatic operation,
and do not enter the work envelope of this
equipment during manual operation. If you
do, serious injury can result.
WARNING!
Make sure that power to the auxiliary
equipment is turned OFF and locked out
before you perform maintenance procedures
on the equipment.
Matériel auxiliaire
Standards de sécurité locaux
L’utilisateur doit s’assurer que les équipements auxiliaires
utilisés sont en tout point conforme aux codes, standards
et réglementations relatifs à la sécurité.
Zone de travail
AVERTISSEMENT !
Les équipements auxiliaires peuvent avoir
à la fois des modes de fonctionnement
manuel et automatique. Comme
l’équipement peut bouger brusquement et
sans signe préalable, ne pas entrer dans
la zone de travail de ce dernier pendant le
fonctionnement automatique, et ne pas
s’en approcher de trop près pendant le
fonctionnement manuel. Si vous le faites,
cela peut entraîner de graves blessures.
AVERTISSEMENT !
Assurez-vous que l’alimentation de
l’équipement auxiliaire est éteinte et
verrouillée avant d’effectuer toute opération
de maintenance ou d’entretien de
l’équipement.
Qualification of personnel
Make sure that all personnel have manufacturer-approved
training applicable to the auxiliary equipment.
Personal safety equipment
Make sure that operators and maintenance personnel
have all the safety equipment applicable to the auxiliary
equipment. Examples include safety glasses, protective
headgear, safety shoes, etc.
Unauthorized operation
Make sure that unauthorized personnel cannot gain
access to the operation of the equipment.
Product registration
Thank you for purchasing a model TransPort® PT900 from
Panametrics. Please register your product at https://info.
bakerhughesds.com/New-Product-Registration-LP.html
for product support such as the latest software/firmware
upgrades, product information and special promotions.
Services
Panametrics provides customers with an experienced
staff of customer support personnel ready to respond to
technical inquiries, as well as other remote and on-site
support needs. To complement our broad portfolio of
industry-leading solutions, we offer several types of
flexible and scalable support services including: Training,
product Repairs, Service Agreements and more. Please visit
https://www.bakerhughesds.com/panametrics/services
for more details.
Terms and conditions
Panametrics’s sales terms and conditions for your
recent purchase of a Panametrics product, including the
applicable product warranty, can be found on our website
at the following link: https://www.bakerhughesds.com/sales-
terms-conditions
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Regulatory compliance
Waste Electrical and Electronic equipment (WEEE) Directive
Panametrics is an active participant in Europe’s Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) take-back
initiative (Directive 2012/19/EU).
The equipment that you bought has required the extraction
and use of natural resources for its production. It may
contain hazardous substances that could impact health
and the environment.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in
our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural
resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-
back systems. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of
the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use
those systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse and
recycling systems, please contact your local or regional
waste administration. Visit https://www.bakerhughesds.
com/health-safetyand-environment-hse for take-back
instructions and more information about this initiative.
RoHS
The TransPort® PT900 fully complies with RoHS regulations
(Directive 2011/65/EU).
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FCC Rules/industry Canada license
CAUTION!
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules / Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
MISE EN GARDE !
Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur
de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter
may only operate using an antenna of a type and
maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le
présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne
d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé
pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de
réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention
des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et
son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée
équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à
l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-
exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
MPE reminding
To satisfy FCC/IC RF exposure requirements, a separation
distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between
the antenna of this device and persons during device
operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than
this distance is not recommended.
Les antennes installées doivent être situées de facon à ce
que la population ne puisse y être exposée à une distance
de moin de 20 cm. Installer les antennes de facon à ce que
le personnel ne puisse approcher à 20 cm ou moins de
la position centrale de l’ antenne. La FCC des éltats-unis
stipule que cet appareil doit être en tout temps éloigné d’au
moins 20 cm des personnes pendant son functionnement.
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Taiwan warning letter
Korean KCC warning
1. EMC (B type) warning
2. RF warning
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction ..................................................................1
1.1 Product registration...............................................................................1
1.2 System description ...............................................................................1
Chapter 2. Installation ..................................................................3
2.1 Introduction .....................................................................................3
2.2 Unpacking the PT900 ............................................................................4
2.3 Installing a battery pack in the transmitter.......................................................5
2.4 Mounting the PT900 transmitter .................................................................5
2.5 Installing the clamp-on fixture and transducers .................................................6
2.5.1 A sample installation .....................................................................................6
2.5.2 Transducer spacing calculation ..........................................................................6
2.5.3 Mounting the PT9 clamp-on fixture .......................................................................6
2.5.4 Checking the transducer holders .........................................................................8
2.5.5 Installing the transducers.................................................................................8
2.5.6 Even and odd-traverse installations .....................................................................10
2.6 Making the electrical connections .............................................................. 14
2.6.1 Connecting the line power ...............................................................................14
2.6.2 Connecting the transducers .............................................................................14
2.6.3 Connecting the digital output............................................................................15
2.6.4 Connecting the analog inputs and output...............................................................15
2.6.5 Connecting the energy cables...........................................................................16
2.6.6 Using the USB port .......................................................................................16
2.6.7 Using the Bluetooth wireless interface ...................................................................16
2.7 Caring for the PT900 batteries ...................................................................17
2.7.1 Charging and storing the batteries ......................................................................17
2.7.2 Replacing the batteries ..................................................................................17
2.7.3 Disposing of the batteries................................................................................17
2.8 Powering on and off............................................................................. 18
2.9 PT900 LED indicators ............................................................................ 18
2.9.1 Power LED ................................................................................................18
2.9.2 Bluetooth LED.............................................................................................18
2.9.3 Status LED ................................................................................................18
2.9.4 Battery LED ...............................................................................................18
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Chapter 3. Initial setup................................................................. 19
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 19
3.2 Charging the PT900 transmitter and tablet ..................................................... 19
3.3 Installing or updating the PT900 app............................................................ 19
3.3.1 Checking the app version................................................................................19
3.3.2 Installing or updating the PT900 Android and iOS app...................................................19
3.3.3 Installing the tablet app from the SD card (applicable only to Android app) ...........................20
3.4 Pairing the tablet and the transmitter ............................................................21
3.4.1 Removing paired devices from PT900 app..............................................................24
3.4.2 Removing paired devices from iPhone/tablet........................................................... 24
3.5 Using the app main menu and the slide menu ..................................................25
3.5.1 The main menu .........................................................................................25
3.5.2 The slide menu (applicable only to Android)............................................................ 25
Chapter 4. Programming ..............................................................27
4.1 Configuring the units of measurement ..........................................................27
4.2 Configuring a channel ..........................................................................28
4.3 Programming the pipe menu ...................................................................29
4.3.1 Pipe materials...........................................................................................29
4.3.2 Pipe dimensions ........................................................................................30
4.3.3 Pipe lining ...............................................................................................30
4.4 Programming the fluid menu ...................................................................30
4.5 Programming the transducers menu ...........................................................32
4.5.1 Programming the transducer parameters.............................................................. 32
4.5.2 Setting the Reynolds correction factor ..................................................................33
4.5.3 Programming the meter factor ......................................................................... 33
4.6 Programming the placement menu.............................................................34
4.6.1 Viewing the traverse configuration .....................................................................34
4.6.2 Viewing the transducer spacing ........................................................................34
4.7 Configuring the program options ...............................................................36
4.7.1 Programming the energy tab ...........................................................................36
4.7.2 Programming the inputs tab.............................................................................37
4.7.3 Programming the outputs tab ..........................................................................38
4.7.4 Programming the user functions tab ...................................................................40
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Chapter 5. Measurements .............................................................43
5.1 Introduction ....................................................................................43
5.2 Setting up the measurements for display .......................................................44
5.3 Viewing measurements.........................................................................45
5.3.1 Displaying multiple measurements.....................................................................45
5.3.2 Displaying a single measurement ......................................................................45
5.3.3 Displaying the totalizer screen ..........................................................................46
5.3.4 Displaying the diagnostics parameters.................................................................46
Chapter 6. Logging data ...............................................................47
6.1 Introduction ....................................................................................47
6.2 Adding a log ....................................................................................48
6.3 Deleting, stopping or editing a log ..............................................................49
6.3.1 Deleting a log ...........................................................................................49
6.3.2 Editing a log.............................................................................................50
6.3.3 Viewing a log............................................................................................50
Chapter 7. Configuring the transmitter ................................................. 51
7.1 Introduction .................................................................................... 51
7.2 Updating the PT900 transmitter software .......................................................52
7.3 Programming the transmitter service menu ....................................................54
7.3.1 Programming the calibration menu ....................................................................54
7.3.2 Programming the meter setup menu ...................................................................55
7.3.3 Programming the testing menu ........................................................................56
7.3.4 Programming the error limits menu .................................................................... 57
Chapter 8. Error codes and troubleshooting............................................59
8.1 Error codes......................................................................................59
8.1.1 Error header.............................................................................................59
8.2 Diagnostics .....................................................................................60
8.2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................60
8.2.2 Fluid and pipe problems ................................................................................60
8.3 Diagnostic parameters ......................................................................... 61
8.4 Getting help ....................................................................................62
8.4.1 The about screen .......................................................................................63
8.4.2 The diagnostics screen .................................................................................63
8.4.3 The service screen ......................................................................................63
8.4.4 The spare parts screen .................................................................................63
8.5 Help topics list ..................................................................................64
8.5 The quick-start guide ...........................................................................65
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Chapter 9. Communication............................................................67
9.1 Modbus communication........................................................................67
9.3 Bluetooth communication ...................................................................... 81
Appendix A. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
A.1 Operation and performance ....................................................................82
A.2 PT900 flow transmitter ..........................................................................82
A.3 User interface...................................................................................83
A.4 Software application (PT900 app)...............................................................83
A.5 Clamp-on transducers .........................................................................83
A.6 Accessories.....................................................................................83
A.7 Options .........................................................................................84
A.8 Customer cable requirements for AIO/DIO connections .........................................84
Appendix B. Data records ..............................................................86
B.1 Service record ..................................................................................86
B.2 Initial settings...................................................................................87
B.3 Initial diagnostic parameters ...................................................................88
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product registration
Thank you for purchasing a TransPort® PT900 from
Panametrics. Please register your product at https://info.
bakerhughesds.com/New-Product-Registration-LP.html
for product support such as the latest software/firmware
upgrades, product information and special promotions.
1.2 System description
The PT900 is a portable flow transmitter for the
measurement of liquid products. It utilizes a new
electronics platform and a simplified industrial
design to make it extremely easy to install and use.
The system includes: a transmitter, a pair of
transducers, a new clamp-on fixture and a
transducer cable (see Figure 1 below).
Optional accessories for the PT900 include: a
tablet with the Android® or iOS operating system
(see Figure 1 below), a thickness gauge, clamp-on
temperature transmitters and a clamp-on mounting
fixture for pipes up to 48” in diameter. The PT900
communicates with its remote display tablet
via Bluetooth®.
Figure 1: A PT900 mounted on a pipe and a tablet (sold separately)
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Chapter 2. Installation
2.1 Introduction
To ensure safe and reliable operation of the PT900, the
system must be installed in accordance with established
Panametrics guidelines. Those guidelines are explained in
detail in this chapter and include the following topics:
• Unpacking the PT900 on page 4
• Mounting the PT900 transmitter on page 5
• Installing the clamp-on fixture and transducers
on page 6
• Making the electrical connections on page 14
WARNING!
The PT900 flow transmitter can measure
the flow rate of many fluids, some of which
are potentially hazardous. The importance
of proper safety practices cannot be
overemphasized.
WARNING!
Be sure to follow all applicable local safety
codes and regulations for installing electrical
equipment and working with hazardous
fluids or flow conditions. Consult company
safety personnel or local safety authorities to
verify the safety of any procedure or practice.
Attention European customers!
To meet CE Mark and UL Mark requirements,
all cables must meet the specifications in
Customer cable requirements for AIO/DIO
connections on page 84.
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2.2 Unpacking the PT900
Before removing the PT900 from its carrying case (see the optional hard shell carrying case in Figure 2 on page 4),
inspect the contents of the case carefully. Before discarding any of the packing materials, account for all components
and documentation listed on the packing slip. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Panametrics customer care
immediately for assistance.
Because the PT900 may be
ordered in many different
configurations, the following
packing list is shown only as a
typical example:
1. Transducers (2)
2. Clamping fixture
3. Transducer cables
4. Transmitter
5. Tablet power cord
6. SD card
7. Case
8. PT900 power supply
9. OD tape
10. 1 Couplant
11. PT900 mounting
strap w/magnet
In addition to the standard
components, the following
optional components are
available for use with the PT900:
12. Tablet with protective case
13. Energy kit with an RTD
module and an RTD cable
for connection to the PT900
transmitter
14. AIO cable with cabling box
• DIO cable with cabling box
• Battery charger
• Transducer extension cable
up to 100 ft long
• 48” chain for the clamp-on
fixture
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7
8
9
10
12 14
1
2
3
4
5
11
13
Figure 2: PT900 in hard carrier case
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2.3 Installing a battery pack in the transmitter
To install a new battery pack in the transmitter
(see Figure 3 below):
1. Using a slotted screwdriver, rotate the two quick-screws
on the battery cover 90° to open the transmitter.
2. Remove the existing battery pack.
3. Install the new battery pack in the battery compartment
and replace the battery cover. Secure the cover by
tightening the two quick-screws.
Cover
Battery pack
Screws
Figure 3: Installing the battery pack in the transmitter
2.4 Mounting the PT900 transmitter
The PT900 portable transmitter is housed in a durable
rubberized enclosure suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
It can be placed in the hard carrier case or mounted on
the pipe with the either the soft strap or the magnetic
clamp (see Figure 4 below).
NOTE: The pipe temperature must be between -20°C and
about +40°C to safely use the soft strap or magnetic clamp
for mounting the transmitter.
Hard carrier case
Soft strapMagnetic clamp
Figure 4: PT900 transmitter mounting options
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2.5 Installing the clamp-on fixture and transducers
This section describes in detail how to mount the standard
PT9 clamp-on transducer fixture on the pipe.
NOTE: Consult Panametrics for instructions on installing
the optional CF-LP or CF-JR clamping fixture (shown in Figure
5below).
2.5.1 A sample installation
For reference, a typical completed PT900 installation is
shown in Figure 6 below.
2.5.2 Transducer spacing calculation
Attention!
The required transducer spacing is
calculated by the app after you program
the pipe, fluid, transducer and placement
menus. Before proceeding with this
installation, you must complete the
programming starting in Chapter 4.
Programming on page 27 up to Viewing
the transducer spacing on page 34.
Use that calculated transducer spacing in
the following sections.
2.5.3 Mounting the PT9 clamp-on fixture
To mount the PT9 clamp-on fixture (see Figure 7 below) on
the pipe, complete the following steps:
1. Before mounting the clamp-on fixture, refer to Figure 8 on
page 6 below and proceed as follows:
• Ensure that the chain mechanism screws (A) that are
attached to the end piece flats are fully loosened.
• Ensure that the last link on the chain is secured within
the chain mechanism screw slot (B) on both sides of
the end piece.
• Ensure that the thumb screw (C) is tightened on the
movable clamp so that no motion is allowed during
the mounting process.
2. Select a clamp-on fixture mounting location on the
pipeline which meets the following requirements
(see Figure 9 below):
• A straight pipe run of at least 10 nominal pipe
diameters (with no fittings or bends) before the
upstream transducer
• A straight pipe run of at least 5 nominal pipe
diameters (with no fittings or bends) after the
downstream transducer
• A clearance of at least 6” (150 mm) from the outer
edge of each end piece to the nearest joint, welding
or flange in the pipeline
Figure 5: CF-LP clamping fixture
Spacing
Flow direction
PT900
transmitter Soft strap Transducer cable Chain (x2) PT900 fixture
Pair of CRR
transducers Pipe (not provided)
Important: Transducers shown
on top of pipe for clarity only.
Always mount on side of pipe!
Figure 6: Typical PT900 installation
Figure 7: PT9 clamp-on fixture with CRR transducers
A
B
C
A
B
Figure 8: Bracket preliminary setup
Flow direction
Fitting
Joint
>6”/150 mm
>5 diameters>10 diameters
Joint
>6”/150 mm
Fitting
Upstream Downstream
Figure 9: Selecting the pipe location
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