dynasonics TFX Ultra User manual

Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters
TFX Ultra
TTM-UM-00136-EN-06 (May 2016) User Manual

Transit Time Meter, TFX Ultra
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CONTENTS
Scope of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Terminology and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick-Start Operating Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transducer Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Pipe Preparation and Transducer Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Initial Settings and Powerup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Application Versatility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CE Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
User Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Data Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Product Identication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transmitter Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Transmitter Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transducer Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Select a Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Select a Mounting Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Enter the Pipe and Liquid Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mount the Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transducer Mounting Congurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4-20 mA Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reset Total Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Control Outputs (Flow-Only Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rate Alarm Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Frequency Output (Flow-Only Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Totalizer Output Option (Energy Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RS485 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
USB Programming Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Heat Flow for Energy Model Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing Surface-Mounted RTDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing Insertion (Wetted) RTDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Wiring RTDs to the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Replacing RTDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Parameter Conguration Using the Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Basic Menu (BSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Channel 1 Menu (CH1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Channel 2 Menu (CH2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Options Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sensor Menu (SEN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Security Menu (SEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Service Menu (SER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Service Menu (SER) continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Display Menu (DSP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Parameter Conguration Using UltraLink Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Conguration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Basic Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Flow Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Filtering Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Output Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Security Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Display Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Strategy Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Remove the Zero Oset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Select Flow Rate Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Set Multiple Flow Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
UltraLink Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Target Dbg Data Screen Denitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Saving the Conguration on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Printing a Conguration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Menu Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Basic Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Channel 1 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Channel 2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Sensor Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Communications Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Non-Ethernet Module Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Ethernet Module Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
EtherNet/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
TCP Object (F5HEX – 1 Instance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Ethernet Link Object (F6HEX – 1 Instance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reset Totalizer Object (65HEX - 1 Instance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Modbus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
BACnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
BACnet Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
BACnet Object Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Annex A—Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (Normative). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Annex A—Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (Normative). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Ethernet Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Heating and Cooling Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rate of Heat Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
In-Field Calibration of RTD Temperature Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Replacing or Re-Calibrating RTDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Brad Harrison® Connector Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Product Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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Control Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
CE Compliance Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
KFactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Calculating KFactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Software Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
North American Pipe Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Fluid Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Transit Time Meter, TFX Ultra
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SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is divided into two main sections:
• “Quick-Start Operating Overview” on page8 is intended to help you get the TFX Ultra flow metering system up and
running quickly. Refer to the detailed instructions if you require additional information.
• The remaining chapters provide a detailed description of all software settings and hardware installation guidance.
MPORTANTI
Read this manual carefully before attempting any installation or operation. Keep the manual accessible for future reference.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such
as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment.
OTE:N If damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim with the
carrier. A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
SAFETY
Terminology and Symbols
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, is estimated to be capable of causing death or serious
personal injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in severe personal injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, is estimated to be capable of causing minor or moderate
personal injury or damage to property.
Considerations
The installation of the TFX Ultra must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and codes.
EXPLOSION HAZARD  SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
AVERTISSMENT
RISQUE D’EXPLOSION  LA SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS PEUT RENDRE CEMATÉRIEL INACCCEPTABLE POUR LES
EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I, DIVISION 2.
DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EITHER POWER OR OUTPUTS UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON
HAZARDOUS.
AVERTISSMENT
RISQUE D’EXPLOSION. NE PAS DÉBRANCHER TANT QUE LE CIRCUIT EST SOUSTENSION, À MOINS QU’LL NE S’AGISSE
D’UN EMPLACEMENT NON DANGEREUX.
MPORTANTI
Not following instructions properly may impair safety of equipment and/or personnel.
MPORTANTI
Must be operated by a Class 2 supply suitable for the location.
Scope of This Manual
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QUICKSTART OPERATING OVERVIEW
If you are familiar with installing TFX Ultra meters, follow these instructions to get the system up and running quickly. Refer to
the detailed instructions if you require additional information.
OTE:N The following steps require information supplied by the transmitter itself so it will be necessary to supply power to
the transmitter, at least temporarily, to obtain setup information.
Transducer Location
• In general, select a mounting location on the piping system with a minimum of ten pipe diameters
(10 × the pipe inside diameter) of straight pipe upstream and five straight diameters downstream.
See Table 1 on page16 for additional configurations.
• If the application requires DTTR, DTTN, DTTL or DTTH transducers, select a mounting method for the transducers based on
pipe size and liquid characteristics. See Table 2 on page17. The three transducer mounting configurations are shown in
Figure 2. See “Transducer Mounting Configurations” on page20 for mounting procedures.
• Avoid installations on downward flowing pipes or pipes that may become partially filled.
OTE:N All DTTS and DTTC transducers use V–Mount configuration.
TOP VIEW
OF PIPE
W-Mount V-Mount Z-Mount
TOP VIEW
OF PIPE
TOP VIEW
OF PIPE
45°
45°
YES
W and V Mount
Top of
Pipe
45°
45°
YES
YES
45°
45°
Z Mount
Top of
Pipe
Figure 1: Transducer mounting configurations
Electrical Connections
Transducer/Power Connections
1. Route the transducer cables from the transducer mounting location back to the transmitter enclosure. Connect the
transducer wires to the terminal block in the transmitter enclosure.
2. Verify that power supply is correct for the transmitter’s power option.
a. Line voltage AC transmitters require 95…264V AC, 47…63 Hz @ 17 VA maximum.
b. Low voltage AC transmitters require 20…28V AC, 47…63 Hz @ 0.35 VA maximum.
c. DC transmitters require 10…28V DC @ 5 Watts maximum.
Quick-Start Operating Overview
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4. Connect power to the transmitter.
5. Enter the following data into the transmitter via the integral keypad or the UltraLink software utility:
1Transducer mounting method 7Pipe liner thickness
2Pipe O.D. (Outside Diameter) 8Pipe liner material
3Pipe wall thickness 9Fluid type
4Pipe material 10 Fluid sound speed*
5Pipe sound speed* 11 Fluid viscosity*
6Pipe relative roughness* 12 Fluid specific gravity*
OTE:N * Nominal values for these parameters are included within the transmitter operating system. The nominal values may
be used as they appear or may be modified if the exact system values are known.
6. Record the value calculated and displayed as transducer spacing XDC SPAC.
Pipe Preparation and Transducer Mounting
DTTR, DTTN, DTTL and DTTH Transducers
1. Place the transmitter in signal strength measuring mode. This value is available on the transmitters display Service Menu or
in the data display of the UltraLink software utility.
2. The pipe surface, where the transducers are to be mounted, must be clean and dry. Remove scale, rust or loose paint to
ensure satisfactory acoustic conduction. Wire brushing the rough surfaces of pipes to smooth bare metal may also be
useful. Plastic pipes do not require preparation other than cleaning.
3. Apply a single 1/2 inch (12 mm) bead of acoustic couplant grease to the upstream transducer and secure it to the pipe
with a mounting strap.
4. Apply acoustic couplant grease to the downstream transducer and press it onto the pipe using hand pressure at the lineal
distance calculated in “Transducer Location” on page8.
5. Space the transducers according to the recommended values found during programming or from the UltraLink software
utility. Secure the transducers with the mounting straps at these locations.
DTTS and DTTC Transducers
1. Place the transmitter in signal strength measuring mode. This value is available on the transmitter’s display Service Menu or
in the data display of the UltraLink software utility.
2. The pipe surface, where the transducers are to be mounted, must be clean and dry. Remove scale, rust or loose paint to
ensure satisfactory acoustic conduction. Wire brushing the rough surfaces of pipes to smooth bare metal may also be
useful. Plastic pipes do not require preparation other than cleaning.
3. Apply a single 1/2 inch (12 mm) bead of acoustic couplant grease to the top half of the transducer and secure it to the pipe
with the bottom half or with U-bolts.
4. Tighten the nuts so the acoustic coupling grease begins to ow out from the edges of the transducer and from the gap
between the transducer and the pipe.
MPORTANTI
Do not overtighten. Overtightening will not improve performance and may damage the transducer.
Initial Settings and Powerup
1. Apply power to the transmitter.
2. Verify that SIG STR is greater than 5.0.
3. Input the units of measure and the I/O data.
Quick-Start Operating Overview
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INTRODUCTION
This transit time ultrasonic transmitter is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid within a closed conduit. The
transducers are a non-contacting, clamp-on or clamp-around type, which provide the benefits of non-fouling operation and
ease of installation.
This family of transit time transmitters uses two transducers that function as both ultrasonic transmitters and receivers. The
transducers are clamped on the outside of a closed pipe at a specific distance from each other.
Application Versatility
The TFX Ultra transmitter can be successfully applied on a wide range of metering applications. The simple-to-program
transmitter allows the standard product to be used on pipe sizes ranging from 1/2 …100 inches (12…2540 mm)*. A variety of
liquid applications can be accommodated:
ultrapure liquids cooling water potable water river water chemicals
plant effluent sewage reclaimed water others
Because the transducers are non-contacting and have no moving parts, the transmitter is not affected by system pressure,
fouling or wear.
CE Compliance
The transmitter can be installed in conformance to CISPR 11 (EN 55011) standards. See “CE Compliance Drawings” on
page104.
User Safety
The TFX Ultra transmitter employs modular construction and provides electrical safety for the operator. The display face
contains voltages no greater than 28V DC. The display face swings open to allow access to user connections.
DANGER
THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD CAN HAVE LINE VOLTAGES APPLIED TO IT, SO DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE
OPENING THE INSTRUMENT ENCLOSURE. WIRING SHOULD ALWAYS CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES AND THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE.
Data Integrity
Non-volatile flash memory retains all user-entered configuration values in memory for several years at 77° F (25° C), even if
power is lost or turned off. Password protection is provided as part of the Security menu (SEC MENU) and prevents inadvertent
configuration changes or totalizer resets.
Product Identication
The serial number and complete model number of the transmitter are located on the top outside surface of the transmitter
body. Should technical assistance be required, please provide our customer service department with this information. See
“Product Labels” on page96.
Introduction
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TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION
Transmitter Location
Mount the enclosure in an area that is convenient for servicing and calibration or for observing the LCD readout.
1. Locate the transmitter within the length of the transducer cables supplied or exchange the cable for one that is of
proper length.
2. Mount the transmitter in a location:
• Where little vibration exists.
• That is protected from corrosive fluids.
• That is within the transmitters ambient temperature limits –40 …185° F (–40…85° C).
• That is out of direct sunlight. Direct sunlight may increase transmitter temperature to above the maximum limit.
C
B
D
A
A B C D
6.00 in. (152.4 mm) 4.20 in. (106.7 mm) 4.32 in. (109.7 mm) 2.06 in. (52.3 mm)
Figure 2: Transmitter enclosure dimensions
3. Refer to Figure 3 for enclosure and mounting dimension details. Allow enough room for door swing, maintenance and
conduit entrances. Secure the enclosure to a at surface with two fasteners.
4. Use conduit holes where cables enter the enclosure from the bottom. Use plugs to seal any holes that are not used for
cable entry. An optional cable gland kit (part number D010-1100-000 ) is available for inserting the transducer and power
cables. Order the kit directly from the manufacturer.
OTE:N Use NEMA 4 (IP-65) rated fittings/plugs to maintain the watertight integrity of the enclosure. Generally, the right
conduit hole (viewed from front) is used for power, the left conduit hole for transducer connections, and the center
hole is used for I/O wiring.
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Power Connections
Electrical Symbols
Function Direct Current Alternating Current Earth (Ground) Protective Ground Chassis Ground
Symbol
Table 1: Electrical symbols
Transducer Connections
1. To access terminal strips for wiring, loosen the two screws in the enclosure door and open.
2. Guide the transducer terminations through the transmitter conduit hole in the bottom-left of the enclosure.
3. Secure the transducer cable with the supplied conduit nut (if exible conduit was ordered with the transducer).
4. The terminals within transmitter are screw-down barrier terminals. Connect the wires at the corresponding screw
terminals in the transmitter. Observe upstream and downstream orientation and wire polarity. See Figure 4.
Downstream
Upstream
+
+
-
-
Modbus
TFX Rx
TFX Tx
Signal Gnd. Control 1 Control 2 Frequency Out 4-20 mA Out Reset Total RS485 Gnd RS485 A(-) RS485 B(+)
95 - 264 VAC
AC Neutral
W
R
C US
1500mA250V
D
VE
372
R
C US
E167432
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PRODUCTSERVICE
RoHS
AC IN : 100-240VAC,50/60Hz DC OUT :
+15V / 0.3A
PWC-15E
0.15A
R2807
www.astrodyne.com
-Vo
+Vo
ACL
ACN strodyne
1 2 3 4
O
N
To Transducers
Downstream
Upstream
+
+
-
-
Figure 3: Transducer connections
OTE:N Transducer cables have two wire color combinations. For the blue and white combination, the blue wire is positive
(+) and the white wire is negative (–). For the red and black combination, the red wire is positive (+) and the black
wire is negative (–). The transducer wires are labeled to indicate which pair is upstream or downstream.
5. Connect power to the screw terminal block in the transmitter using the conduit hole on the right side of the enclosure.
See Figure 5 and Figure 6. Use wiring practices that conform to local and national codes such as The National Electrical
Code Handbook in the U.S.
ANY OTHER WIRING METHOD MAY BE UNSAFE OR CAUSE IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE TRANSMITTER.
OTE:N This transmitter requires clean electrical line power. Do not operate this transmitter on circuits with noisy
components (such as fluorescent lights, relays, compressors, or variable frequency drives). Do not use step-down
transformers from high voltage, high amperage sources. Do not to run signal wires with line power within the same
wiring tray or conduit.
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Line Voltage AC Power Connections
Connect 95…264V AC, AC neutral and chassis ground to the
terminals shown in Figure 5. Do not operate without an earth (chassis)
ground connection.
MPORTANTI
Permanently connected equipment and multi-phase equipment uses a
switch or circuit breaker as a means of disconnect. The switch or circuit
breaker conforms to the following:
• A switch or circuit breaker is included in the building installation.
• The switch is in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach
of the operator.
• The switch is marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment.
Wiring of this equipment in ordinary locations must be in accordance with
ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), Canadian Electrical Code
(CEC) or IEC 60364 as required by local codes. Wiring of this equipment in
hazardous locations requires special considerations such a those described
in National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 500, Canadian Electrical Code
(CEC), CSA C22.1 or IEC 60079-14.
Downstream Upstream
+ +
- -
Modbus
TFX Rx
TFX Tx
Signal Gnd.
Control 1
Control 2
Frequency Out
4-20 mA Out
Reset Total
RS485 Gnd
RS485 A(-)
RS485 B(+)
95 - 264 VAC
AC Neutral
W
R
C US
1500mA250V
D
VE
372
R
C US
E167432
$
TUV
PRODUCTSERVICE
RoHS
AC IN : 100-240VAC,50/60Hz
DC OUT :
+15V / 0.3A
PWC-15E
0.15A
R2807
www.astrodyne.com
-Vo
+Vo
ACL
ACN strodyne
1 2 3 4
O
N
95 - 264 VAC
AC Neutral
Switch
or
Circuit
Breaker
Figure 4: Line voltage AC power connections
Low Voltage AC Power Connections
Connect 20…28V AC, AC neutral and chassis ground to the
terminals shown in Figure 6.
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT AN EARTH CHASSIS
GROUND CONNECTION.
The 24V AC power supply option for this transmitter
is intended for a typical HVAC and Building Control
Systems (BCS) powered by a 24V AC, nominal, power
source. This power source is provided by AC line power
to 24V AC drop-down transformer and is installed by the
installation electricians.
OTE:N In electrically noisy applications, grounding the
transmitter to the pipe where the transducers are
mounted may provide additional noise suppression.
This approach is only effective with conductive metal
pipes. The earth (chassis) ground derived from the
line voltage power supply should be removed at
the transmitter and a new earth ground connected
between the transmitter and the pipe
being measured.
24V AC Transformer
Downstream Upstream
+ +
- -
Modbus
TFX Rx
TFX Tx
Signal Gnd.
Control 1
Control 2
Frequency Out
4-20 mA Out
Reset Total
RS485 Gnd
RS485 A(-)
RS485 B(+)
W
R
C US
1500mA250V
D
VE
372
1 2 3 4
O
N
strodyne
-IN+
OUT+ OUT−
IN: 18-36VAC
OUT: 15VDC
ASD06-24S15
Test
P1
Chassis Gnd.
24 VAC
AC Neutral
Switch
or
Circuit
Breaker
Figure 5: Low voltage AC power connections
OTE:N Wire gauges up to 14 AWG can be accommodated in the transmitter terminal blocks.
OTE:N AC-powered transmitters are protected by a field-replaceable fuse. The fuse is a time delay fuse rated at 0.5A/250V
and is equivalent to Wickmann P.N. 3720500041 or 37405000410.
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DC Power Connections
The transmitter may be operated from a 10…28V DC source, as
long as the source is capable of supplying a minimum of 5 Watts
of power.
Connect the DC power to 10…28V DC In, power ground, and
chassis ground, as in Figure 7.
OTE:N DC-powered transmitters are protected by an
automatically resetting fuse. This fuse does not
require replacement.
For CE compliance, a Class 2 DC power supply is required.
10 - 28 VDC
Power Gnd.
Downstream Upstream
+ +
- -
Modbus
TFX Rx
TFX Tx
1 2 3 4
O
N
Signal Gnd.
Control 1
Control 2
Frequency Out
4-20 mA Out
Reset Total
RS485 Gnd
RS485 A(-)
RS485 B(+)
10…28 VDC
Power
Ground
Chassis
Ground
10 - 28 VDC
Power Gnd.
Switch
or
Circuit
Breaker
Figure 6: DC power connections
Transmitter Installation
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TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION
The transducers for the TFX Ultra transmitter contain piezoelectric crystals that transmit and receive ultrasonic signals through
the walls of liquid piping systems.
DTTR, DTTN, DTTL and DTTH transducers are relatively simple and straightforward to install, but spacing and alignment of the
transducers is critical to the system’s accuracy and performance. CAREFULLY EXECUTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DTTS and DTTC small pipe transducers have integrated transmitter and receiver elements that eliminate the requirement for
spacing measurement and alignment.
Mounting the DTTR, DTTN, DTTL and DTTH clamp-on ultrasonic transit time transducers takes five steps:
1. Select the optimum location on a piping system.
2. Select a mounting conguration.
3. Enter the pipe and liquid parameters into the UltraLink software utility or key them into the transmitter. The UltraLink
software utility or the transmitter’s rmware calculates proper transducer spacing based on these entries.
4. Prepare the pipe and mount the transducers.
5. Wire the transducers to the transmitter.
Downstream+
Downstream-
Upstream-
Upstream+
Figure 7: Transducer connections
The Energy model transmitter requires two 1000 Ohm, three-wire, platinum RTDs. The RTDs are available in surface-mount
and insertion (wetted) styles. Use surface-mount RTDs on well insulated pipes. Use insertion RTDs on non-insulated pipes.
Select a Mounting Location
The first step in the installation process is the selection of an optimum location for the flow measurement to be made. For this
to be done effectively, a basic knowledge of the piping system and its plumbing are required.
An optimum location is defined as:
• A piping system that is completely full of liquid when measurements are being taken. The pipe may become completely
empty during a process cycle, which will result in the error code 0010 (Low Signal Strength) displaying on the transmitter
while the pipe is empty. This error code will clear automatically once the pipe refills with liquid. Do not mount the
transducers in an area where the pipe may become partially filled, such as the highest point in a flow loop. Partially filled
pipes will cause erroneous and unpredictable operation of the transmitter.
• A piping system that contains lengths of straight pipe such as those described in Table 1. The optimum straight pipe
diameter recommendations apply to pipes in both horizontal and vertical orientation. The straight runs in Table 1 apply to
liquid velocities that are nominally 7 fps (2.2 mps). As liquid velocity increases above this nominal rate, the requirement for
straight pipe increases proportionally.
• An area where the transducers will not be inadvertently bumped or disturbed during normal operation.
• NOT on downward flowing pipes unless adequate downstream head pressure is present to overcome partial filling of or
cavitation in the pipe.
Transducer Installation
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***
Flow
***
Flow
***
Flow
***
Flow
Flow
***
Flow
***
24
24
14
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
* **
Upstream
Pipe
Diameters
Downstream
Pipe
Diameters
Piping Conguration
and Transducer Positioning
Table 1: Piping configuration and transducer positioning
The TFX Ultra system will provide repeatable measurements on piping systems that do not meet these pipe diameter
requirements, but the accuracy of the readings may be influenced.
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Select a Mounting Conguration
The transmitter can be used with six different transducer types: DTTR, DTTN, DTTL, DTTH DTTS and DTTC. Meters that use
the DTTR, DTTN, DTTL or DTTH, transducer sets consist of two separate sensors that function as both ultrasonic transmitters
and receivers. These transducers are clamped on the outside of a closed pipe at a specific distance from each other. DTTS
and DTTC transducers integrate both the transmitter and receiver into one assembly that fixes the separation of the
piezoelectric crystals.
The DTTR, DTTN, DTTL and DTTH transducers can be mounted in:
• W-Mount where the sound traverses the pipe four times. This mounting method produces the best relative travel time
values but the weakest signal strength.
• V-Mount where the sound traverses the pipe twice. V-Mount is a compromise between travel time and signal strength.
• Z-Mount where the transducers are mounted on opposite sides of the pipe and the sound crosses the pipe once. Z-Mount
will yield the best signal strength but the smallest relative travel time.
Transducer Mounting
Configuration Pipe Material Pipe Size Liquid Composition
W-Mount
Plastic (all types)
2…4 in. (50…100 mm)
Low TSS (Total Suspended
Solids); non-aerated
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Copper
Ductile Iron Not recommended
Cast Iron
V-Mount
Plastic (all types)
4…12 in. (100…300 mm)Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Copper 4…30 in. (100…750 mm)
Ductile Iron 2…12 in. (50…300 mm)
Cast Iron
Z-Mount
Plastic (all types) > 30 in. (> 750 mm)
Carbon Steel > 12 in. (> 300 mm)
Stainless Steel
Copper > 30 in. (> 750 mm)
Ductile Iron > 12 in. (> 300 mm)
Cast Iron
Table 2: Transducer mounting modes for DTTR, DTTN, DTTL and DTTH
The transducers can be mounted in V-Mount where the sound transverses the pipe two times, W-Mount where the sound
transverses the pipe four times, or in Z-Mount where the transducers are mounted on opposite sides of the pipe and the
sound crosses the pipe once. The selection of mounting method is based on pipe and liquid characteristics which both have
an effect on how much signal is generated. The transmitter operates by alternately transmitting and receiving a frequency
modulated burst of sound energy between the two transducers and measuring the time interval that it takes for sound to
travel between the two transducers. The difference in the time interval measured is directly related to the velocity of the liquid
in the pipe.
The appropriate mounting configuration is based on pipe and liquid characteristics. Selecting the proper transducer
mounting method is an iterative process. Table 2 contains recommended mounting configurations for common applications.
These recommended configurations may need to be modified for specific applications if such things as aeration, suspended
solids, out-of-round piping or poor piping conditions are present.
TOP VIEW
OF PIPE
W-Mount V-Mount Z-Mount
TOP VIEW
OF PIPE
TOP VIEW
OF PIPE
Figure 8: Transducer mounting modes for DTTR, DTTN, DTTL and DTTH
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45°
45°
YES
YES
45°
45°
Z-Mount
Flow Meter
Mounting Orientation
DTTR, DTTN, DTTL and DTTH Transducers
Top of
Pipe
YES
45°
45°
YES
45°
45°
Flow Meter
Mounting Orientation
2” DTTS and DTTC Transducers
Top of
Pipe
45°
45°
YES
YES
45°
45°
Flow Meter
Mounting Orientation
DTTS and DTTC Transducers
Top of
Pipe
45°
45°
YES
W and V Mount
Top of
Pipe
Figure 9: Transducer orientation for horizontal pipes
For pipes 24 inches (600 mm) and larger, use the DTTL transducers with a transmission frequency of 500 kHz.
DTTL transducers may also be advantageous on pipes between 4…24 inches if there are less quantifiable complicating
aspects, such as sludge, tuberculation, scale, rubber liners, plastic liners, thick mortar, gas bubbles, suspended solids,
emulsions, or pipes that are partially buried where a V-mount is required or desired.
For DTTS and DTTC transducers, the transducers are V-mount. The frequency setting depends on the pipe material.
Pipe Size Frequency
Setting Transducer Integral
Transducer Pipe Mounting
Configuration
1/2 in. 2 MHz
DTTSnP DTFXn-A ANSI
V
DTTSnC DTFXn-G Copper
DTTSnT DTFXn-M Stainless Steel
3/4 in. 2 MHz
DTTSnP DTFXn-B ANSI
DTTSnC DTFXn-H Copper
DTTSnT DTFXn-N Stainless Steel
1 in. 2 MHz
DTTSnP DTFXn-C ANSI
DTTSnC DTFXn-I Copper
DTTSnT DTFXn-P Stainless Steel
1-1/4 in. 2 MHz
DTTSnP DTFXn-D ANSI
DTTSnC DTFXn-J Copper
DTTSnT DTFXn-Q Stainless Steel
1-1/2 in. 2 MHz
DTTSnP DTFXn-E ANSI
DTTSnC DTFXn-K Copper
DTTSnT DTFXn-R Stainless Steel
2 in. 1 MHz DTTSnP DTFXn-F ANSI DTTSnC DTFXn-L Copper
2 MHz DTTSnT DTFXn-S Stainless Steel
DTTS transducer designation refers to both DTTS and DTTC transducer types.
Table 3: Transducer mounting modes for DTTS / DTTC
Transducer Installation
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Enter the Pipe and Liquid Parameters
The TFX Ultra metering system calculates proper transducer spacing based on the piping and liquid information you enter
into the transmitter via the integral keypad or the UltraLink software utility.
The most accuracy is achieved when the transducer spacing is exactly what the transmitter calculates, so use the calculated
spacing if the signal strength is satisfactory. If the pipe is not round, the wall thickness not correct or the actual liquid being
measured has a different sound speed than the liquid programmed into the transmitter, the spacing can vary from the
calculated value. In that case, place the transducers at the highest signal level observed when moving the transducers slowly
around the mount area.
OTE:N Transducer spacing is calculated on“ideal” pipe. Ideal pipe almost never exists, so you may need to alter the
transducer spacing. An effective way to maximize signal strength is to configure the display to show signal strength,
fix one transducer on the pipe and then—starting at the calculated spacing—move the remaining transducer small
distances forward and back to find the maximum signal strength point.
MPORTANTI
Enter all of the data on this list, save the data and reset the transmitter before mounting the transducers.
The following information is required before programming the instrument:
Transducer mounting configuration Pipe liner thickness (if present) Pipe O.D. (outside diameter) Pipe liner material (if present)
Pipe wall thickness Fluid type Pipe material Fluid sound speed1
Pipe sound speed1Fluid viscosity1Pipe relative roughness1Fluid specific gravity1
Table 4: Parameters required
1Nominal values for these parameters are included within the transmitter’s operating system. The nominal values may be used as they appear or may be modied if exact system
values are known.
OTE:N Much of the data relating to material sound speed, viscosity and specific gravity is pre-programmed into the
transmitter. You need to modify this data only if you know that a particular application’s data varies from the
reference values. See “Configuration” on page35 for instructions on entering configuration data into the transmitter
via the transmitter’s keypad. See “Parameter Configuration Using UltraLink Software” on page48 for data entry via
the software.
After entering the data listed above, the transmitter will calculate proper transducer spacing for the particular data set. The
distance will be in inches if the transmitter is configured in English units, or millimeters if configured in metric units.
Mount the Transducer
After selecting an optimal mounting location and determining the proper transducer spacing, mount the transducers onto
the pipe.
1. Clean the surface of the pipe. If the pipe has external corrosion or dirt, wire brush, sand or grind the mounting location
until it is smooth and clean. Paint and other coatings, if not flaked or bubbled, need not be removed. Plastic pipes typically
do not require surface preparation other than soap and water cleaning.
2. Orient and space the DTTR, DTTN, DTTL and DTTH transducers on the pipe to provide optimum reliability and
performance. On horizontal pipes, when Z-Mount is required, mount the transducers 180 radial degrees from one another
and at least 45 degrees from the top-dead-center and bottom-dead-center of the pipe. See Figure 10. Also see “Z-Mount
Configuration” on page22. On vertical pipes, the orientation is not critical.
The spacing between the transducers is measured between the two spacing marks on the sides of the transducers. These
marks are approximately 0.75 inches (19 mm) back from the nose of the DTTR, DTTN and DTTH transducers, and 1.2 inches
(30 mm) back from the nose of the DTTL transducers. See Figure 11.
Mount DTTS and DTTC transducers with the cable exiting within ±45 degrees of the side of a horizontal pipe. On vertical
pipes, the orientation does not apply.
Alignment
Marks
Figure 10: Transducer alignment marks
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Transducer Mounting Congurations
V-Mount and W-Mount Configurations
Apply the Couplant
For DTTR, DTTN, DTTL and DTTH transducers, place a single bead of couplant, approximately 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick, on the
flat face of the transducer. See Figure 12. Couplant is provided with the transducers. Generally, a silicone-based grease is used
as an acoustic couplant, but any good quality grease-like substance that is rated to not ow at the operating temperature
of the pipe is acceptable. For pipe surface temperature over 130° F (55° C), use high temperature acoustic coupant such as
Krytox® LVP (P.N. D002-2011-012). For installations that must be silicone free, use Molykote G-N couplant (P.N. D002-2011-009).
½ in.
(12 mm)
Figure 11: Application of couplant
Position and Secure the Transducer
1. Place the upstream transducer in position on the pipe. Slide the strap into the arched groove on the end of the transducer.
Wrap the strap around the pipe. Slide the free end of the strap into the end clip of the strap with the screw at 90 degrees
to the strap. Pull the strap through until it loosely ts around the pipe. Rotate the screw so it is parallel to the strap and
tighten the screw slightly to help hold the transducer onto the pipe. Verify that the transducer is true to the pipe and
adjust as necessary. Tighten the strap screw to secure the transducer to the pipe.
2. Place the downstream transducer on the pipe at the calculated transducer spacing. See Figure 13 on page21. Apply rm
hand pressure. If signal strength is greater than ve, secure the transducer at this location. If the signal strength is not ve
or greater, using rm hand pressure slowly move the transducer both towards and away from the upstream transducer
while observing signal strength.
Signal strength can be displayed on the transmitter’s display or on the main data screen in the UltraLink software utility.
See “Parameter Configuration Using UltraLink Software” on page48. Clamp the transducer at the position where the
highest signal strength is observed. The factory default signal strength setting is ve. However, there are many application-
specic conditions that may prevent the signal strength from attaining this level. Signal levels less than ve will probably
not be acceptable for reliable readings.
OTE:N Signal strength readings update only every few second. Move the transducer 1/8 inch then wait to see if the signal is
increasing or decreasing. Repeat until the highest level is achieved.
3. If, after adjusting the transducers, the signal strength does not rise to above ve, use an alternate transducer mounting
conguration. If the mounting conguration was W-Mount, re-congure the transmitter for V-Mount, move the
downstream transducer to the new spacing distance and repeat the procedure “Mount the Transducer” on page19.
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