Emerson Micro Motion User manual

Installation Manual
MMI-20020994, Rev AB
July 2015
Micro Motion® Fork Viscosity Meters
Direct insertion viscosity meter installation

Safety and approval information
This Micro Motion product complies with all applicable European directives when properly installed in accordance with the
instructions in this manual. Refer to the EC declaration of conformity for directives that apply to this product. The EC declaration of
conformity, with all applicable European directives, and the complete ATEX Installation Drawings and Instructions are available on
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Information affixed to equipment that complies with the Pressure Equipment Directive can be found on the internet at
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For hazardous installations in Europe, refer to standard EN 60079-14 if national standards do not apply.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Planning ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Installation checklist ........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Best practices ..................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Power requirements ........................................................................................................................2
1.4 Other installation considerations .................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Recommended installations for short-stem meters .........................................................................7
1.6 Perform a meter check (pre-installation) .........................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Mounting ........................................................................................................................11
2.1 Mount in free-stream application (flanged fitting) .........................................................................11
2.2 Mount in free-stream application (weldolet fitting) .......................................................................12
2.3 Mount with a T-piece (flanged fitting) ........................................................................................... 13
2.4 Mount with a flow-through chamber .............................................................................................15
2.5 Mount in an open tank (long-stem meter) .....................................................................................16
2.6 Mount in a closed tank (long-stem meter) .....................................................................................19
2.7 Attach the PFA ring and circlip .......................................................................................................24
2.8 Rotate the electronics on the meter (optional) ..............................................................................25
2.9 Rotate the display on the transmitter (optional) ............................................................................26
Chapter 3 Wiring ............................................................................................................................ 29
3.1 Available output terminals and wiring requirements ..................................................................... 29
3.2 Explosion-proof/flameproof or non-hazardous output wiring ........................................................30
3.3 Processor wiring for remote-mount 2700 FOUNDATION fieldbus™ option .................................... 34
3.4 Wiring to external devices (HART multidrop) ................................................................................ 39
3.5 Wiring to signal converters and/or flow computers .......................................................................41
Chapter 4 Grounding ...................................................................................................................... 43
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1 Planning
Topics covered in this chapter:
•Installation checklist
•Best practices
•Power requirements
•Other installation considerations
•Recommended installations for short-stem meters
•Perform a meter check (pre-installation)
1.1 Installation checklist
□Verify the contents of the product shipment to confirm you have all parts and
information necessary for the installation.
□Verify the meter calibration range and boundary corresponds to the planned
installation. A calibration mismatch can cause measurement error, and will need to
be corrected.
□Make sure that all electrical safety requirements are met for the environment in
which the meter will be installed.
□Make sure that the local ambient and process temperatures and process pressure
are within the limits of the meter.
□Make sure that the hazardous area specified on the approval tag is suitable for the
environment in which the meter will be installed.
□Make sure that you will have adequate access to the meter for verification and
maintenance.
□Verify that you have all equipment necessary for your installation. Depending on
your application, you may be required to install additional parts for optimal
performance of the meter.
□If your meter will be wired to a remote-mount 2700 FOUNDATION fieldbus™
transmitter:
-Refer to the instructions in this manual for preparing the 4-wire cable and wiring
to the processor connections.
-Refer to the instructions in the transmitter installation manual for mounting and
wiring the 2700 FOUNDATION fieldbus™ transmitter. See Micro Motion
Model 1700 and Model 2700 Transmitters: Installation Manual.
-Consider the maximum cable length between the meter and transmitter. The
maximum recommended distance between the two devices is 1000 ft (300 m).
Micro Motion recommends using Micro Motion cable.
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1.2 Best practices
The following information can help you get the most from your meter.
•Handle the meter with care. Follow local practices for lifting or moving the meter.
•Perform a Known Density Verification (KDV) check of the meter prior to installing
the meter in your system.
•For the PFA-coated tines, always fit the protective cover over the tines when the
meter is not in use. The tine coating is not resistant to impact damage.
•Always store and transport the meter in its original packaging. For the long-stem
meters, be sure to include the transit cover secured by the grub screws.
•Do not use liquids incompatible with the materials of construction.
•Do not expose the meter to excessive vibration (greater than 0.5 g continuously).
Vibration levels in excess of 0.5 g can affect the meter accuracy.
•For optimal performance of the meter, ensure the operating conditions correspond
to the meter calibration range and boundary.
•Ensure all piping connections conform to the local and national regulations and
codes of practice.
•Ensure the transmitter housing cover is tightened properly after wiring to maintain
ingress protection and hazardous area approvals.
•Ensure the meter and associated pipework are pressure tested to 1½ times the
maximum operating pressure after installation.
•Thermally insulate the meter and the inlet and bypass-loop pipeline to maintain
stable temperatures.
1.3 Power requirements
Following are the DC power requirements to operate the meter:
•24 VDC, 0.65 W typical, 1.1 W maximum
•Minimum recommended voltage: 21.6 VDC with 1000 ft of 24 AWG (300 m of
0.20 mm2) power-supply cable
•At startup, power source must provide a minimum of 0.5 A of short-term current at
a minimum of 19.6 V at the power input terminals.
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Power cable recommendations for explosion-proof/flameproof meters
Minimum wire gauge (AWG per feet)Figure 1-1:
300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000
Distance of Installation (ft)
21.6V
24V
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
AWG Maximum
Minimum Wire Gauge
Minimum wire area (mm2 per meter)Figure 1-2:
0.000
0.050
0.100
0.150
0.200
0.250
0.300
0.350
0.400
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Minimum Wire Area (mm2)
Distance of Installation (m)
Minimum Wire Area (mm2)
21.6V
24V
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1.4 Other installation considerations
A variety of external factors exist that affect the ability of the meter to operate
successfully. To ensure that your system works correctly, consider the effects of these
factors when designing your installation.
1.4.1 Calibration boundaries
Important
Micro Motion calibrates all meters at the factory according to the sensor calibration range selected at
point of purchase. The factory calibration process takes into account the potential boundary effect of
the planned installation. At point of installation, confirm that the meter calibration range and
boundary matches the planned installation to ensure optimum performance of the meter. If the
meter calibration does not match the planned installation, measurement error may occur and you
will need to perform an onsite calibration.
The boundary effect of an installation refers to the sensitive, or effective, region of the
meter sensing device being interrupted by the boundary of the pipe walls. This effect can
vary based on the type of installation or the size of the pipeline diameter. Considering this
effect when calibrating the meter is important because the direct insertion meter can only
measure the properties of the fluid that are within the region that the meter is sensitive.
The vibration of the fork meter tines creates an effective measurement region that is
shaped as an ovoid centered on the tips of the tines. The long axis of the ovoid is aligned
with the direction that the tines are vibrating. The meter sensor is insensitive to any fluid
properties outside of this region, and progressively more sensitive to the fluid properties
the closer the fluid is to the meter tines (see Figure 1-3).
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Region of measurement boundary or sensitivityFigure 1-3:
B
A
C
STATUS
SCROLL SELECT
A. Long axis
B. Short axis
C. Sensitive, or effective, region
When installing the meter, if part of this effective region or volume is interfered with
because of the pipework or fittings a boundary effect exists (see Figure 1-4).
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Example of pipeline installation (with boundary effect)Figure 1-4:
A
STATUS
SCROLL SELECT
A. Pipe walls interrupt effective region of meter sensitivity
1.4.2 Flow rate considerations
You must maintain flow rates and velocities to be relatively constant within the limits
specified for the meter. The fluid flow provides a steady heat flow into the meter
installation, and the flow rate influences the self-cleaning of the meter tines and the
dissipation of bubbles and solid contaminants around the meter.
If you install the meter in a bypass configuration (such as in a free-stream installation in a 4-
inch diameter horizontal bypass, or a flow-through chamber): you can maintain flow by
using a pressure drop, pitot scoop, or a sample pump. When using a sample pump, place
the pump upstream from the meter.
1.4.3 Entrained gas considerations
Entrained gas, or gas pockets, can disrupt the measurement of a fluid. A brief disruption in
the signal caused by transient gas pockets can be corrected in the meter configuration,
but you must avoid more frequent disruptions or serious gas entrainment to ensure
accurate and reliable fluid measurement.
To minimize the possibility of entrained gas:
•Keep pipe lines full of fluid at all times.
•Vent any gas prior to the meter installation location.
•Avoid sudden pressure drops or temperature changes which may cause dissolved
gases to break out of the fluid.
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•Maintain a back pressure on the system sufficient to prevent gas break out.
•Maintain flow velocity at the sensor within the specified limits.
1.4.4 Solids measurement considerations
Consider the following to avoid issues related to solids contamination:
•Avoid sudden changes of the fluid velocity that may cause sedimentation.
•Install the meter far enough downstream from any pipework configuration that may
cause centrifuging of solids (such as at a pipe bend).
•Maintain flow velocity at the meter installation that is within the specified limits.
•Use filtration in your process, if necessary.
1.4.5 Thermal effects considerations
For high viscosity fluids, you should minimize any temperature gradients in the fluid, and
in the piping and fittings immediately upstream and downstream of the meter. Minimizing
temperature gradients reduces the effect of viscosity changes. We recommend the
following to reduce the thermal effects to your meter installation:
•Always insulate the meter and surrounding pipework thoroughly.
-Insulation must be at least 1 inch (25 mm) of rockwool, preferably 2 inches (50
mm), or use an equivalent insulating heat jacket.
-Insulation must be enclosed in a sealed protective casing to prevent moisture
ingress, air circulation, and crushing of the insulation.
-For flow-through chamber installations, Micro Motion provides a special
insulation jacket because of the opportunity for low volumetric flow rates
(hence, low heat flow) and increased vulnerability to temperature effects.
•Avoid direct heating or cooling of the meter and associated pipe work upstream and
downstream that is likely to create temperature gradients.
•If it is necessary to provide protection against cooling because of loss of flow, you
can apply electrical trace heating. This type of heating must be thermostatically
controlled, and the thermostat must be set to operate below the minimum
operating temperature of the system.
1.5 Recommended installations for short-stem
meters
Micro Motion recommends three standard installations for the short-stem meter to
alleviate any need for onsite calibration. All meters are factory calibrated for these types of
installations and take into consideration the potential boundary effect of each installation.
Table 1-1 highlights these different installations according to specific conditions or
requirements that may exist for your process environment.
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Standard installation types: short-stem metersTable 1-1:
Installation type: Free stream T-Piece
Flow-through
chamber
Meter placement Meter tines are
inserted directly into
the main fluid flow.
The meter must always
be installed
horizontally and with
the tines oriented to
allow flow through or
between the gap of
the tines.
Meter tines are
contained in a side
pocket off the main
flow. The meter must
always be installed
horizontally and with
the tines oriented to
allow flow through or
between the gap of
the tines.
Meter tines are
contained in a flow-
through chamber in
which fluid is
circulated from the
main flow.
Flow rate 0.3 to 0.5 m/s (at the
meter)
0.5 to 3 m/s (at main
pipe wall)
10 to 30 l/min
Viscosity Up to 500 cP Up to 100 cP (250 cP in
some cases)
Up to 500 cP
Temperature –50 °C to 200 °C (–58
°F to 392 °F)
–50 °C to 200 °C (–58
°F to 392 °F)
–50 °C to 200 °C (–58
°F to 392 °F)
Main flow pipe size •Horizontal pipe:
minimum
diameter, 100 mm
(4 inch)
•Vertical pipe:
minimum
diameter, 150 mm
(6 inch)
Minimum diameter,
50 mm (2 inch)
Suitable for all sizes, if
mounted in a bypass
(slipstream)
configuration
Advantages •Simple installation
in large bore pipes
•Ideal for clean
fluids and non-
waxing oils
•Suitable for line
viscosity
measurement and
simple referrals
•Simple installation
in large bore pipes
•Ideal for clean
fluids and non-
waxing oils
•Suitable for line
viscosity
measurement and
simple referrals
•Adaptable
installation to any
diameter main
pipe and for tank
applications
•Ideal for flow and
temperature
conditioning
•Suitable for
complex referrals
and for use with
heat exchangers
•Suitable for step
changes in
viscosity
•Fast response
•Ideal for analyzer
cubicles
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Standard installation types: short-stem meters (continued)Table 1-1:
Installation type: Free stream T-Piece
Flow-through
chamber
Recommendations Do not use with:
•Dirty fluids
•Low or unstable
flow rates
•Where step
changes in
viscosity can occur
•For small bore
pipes
Do not use with:
•Dirty fluids
•Low or unstable
flow rates
•Where step
changes in
viscosity can occur
•For small bore
pipes
•Where
temperature
effects are
significant
•Do not use with
uncontrolled flow
rates.
•Careful system
design is required
to ensure
representative
measurement.
•Frequently requires
the use of a pump.
1.6 Perform a meter check (pre-installation)
Micro Motion® recommends that you perform a check of the meter prior to installation.
This check confirms that no damage occurred to the meter during shipment.
1. Remove the meter from the box.
CAUTION!
Handle the meter with care. Follow local practices for lifting or moving the meter.
2. Visually inspect the meter for any physical damage.
If you notice any physical damage to the meter, immediately contact Micro Motion
Customer Support at [email protected].
3. Connect and power up the meter.
You must remove the back transmitter housing cover to access the PWR terminals.
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Power supply wiring terminalsFigure 1-5:
A
A. 24 VDC
4. Perform a Known Density Verification (KDV) check.
The Known Density Verification procedure is used to verify that the meter's current
operation matches the factory calibration. If the meter passes the test, then it has
not drifted or changed since its factory calibration.
For more information on performing a KDV check, see the configuration and use
manual that shipped with the product.
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2 Mounting
Topics covered in this chapter:
•Mount in free-stream application (flanged fitting)
•Mount in free-stream application (weldolet fitting)
•Mount with a T-piece (flanged fitting)
•Mount with a flow-through chamber
•Mount in an open tank (long-stem meter)
•Mount in a closed tank (long-stem meter)
•Attach the PFA ring and circlip
•Rotate the electronics on the meter (optional)
•Rotate the display on the transmitter (optional)
2.1 Mount in free-stream application (flanged
fitting)
Prerequisites
Free-stream (flanged) installations are recommended for processes with the following
conditions:
Flow 0.3 to 0.5 m/s (at the meter)
Viscosity 0.5 to 12,500 cP
Temperature -50 °C to 200 °C (–58 °F to 392 °F)
-40 °C to 200 °C (-40 °F to 392 °F) in hazardous
areas
Procedure
See Figure 2-1 for information on installing the meter (with a flanged fitting) in a free-
stream application.
Important
You must always install the meter horizontally and oriented to allow flow in the gap between the
tines, irrespective of the pipeline orientation (horizontal or vertical). This position helps to prevent
the trapping of bubbles or solids on the meter – allowing the solids to sink and the bubbles to rise.
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Free-stream (flanged fitting) meter installationFigure 2-1:
B
A
STATUS
SCROLL SELECT
Plan view of a vertical pipe installation
A. 4-inch pipe for horizontal installations; 6-inch (152 mm) pipe for vertical installations
B. Size the recess mount so that the meter tines are inserted fully into the liquid [approximately 2.75 in
(70 mm)].
2.2 Mount in free-stream application (weldolet
fitting)
The weldolet for free-stream installations has a 1.5-inch taper lock fitting and is supplied to
be welded on 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch or 10-inch pipelines. A weldolet installation ensures
that the tines of the meter are oriented correctly and are fully inserted into the fluid
stream.
Prerequisites
•Free-stream (weldolet) installations are recommended for processes with the
following conditions:
Flow 0.3 to 0.5 m/s (at the meter)
Viscosity 0.5 to 12,500 cP
Temperature –50 °C to 200 °C (–58 °F to 392 °F)
–40 °C to 200 °C (–40 °F to 392 °F) in
hazardous areas
Note
If temperature variations are a critical factor in your process, the reduced thermal mass of the
taper-lock fitting of the weldolet can track changes in temperature more efficiently.
•Before fitting the weldolet, you must bore a 2.1 in (52.5 mm) diameter opening in
the pipeline to accept the meter. You must weld the weldolet to the pipeline
concentrically with the pre-bored hole.
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Procedure
See Figure 2-2 for information on installing the meter (with a weldolet fitting) in a free-
stream application.
Important
You must always install the meter horizontally and oriented to allow flow in the gap between the
tines, irrespective of the pipeline orientation (horizontal or vertical). This position helps to prevent
the trapping of bubbles or solids on the meter – allowing the solids to sink and the bubbles to rise.
Free-stream (weldolet fitting) meter installationFigure 2-2:
STATUS
SCROLL SELECT
A
C
D
B
Plan view of a vertical pipe installation
A. 4-inch pipe for horizontal installations; 6-inch (152 mm) pipe for vertical installations
B. 2.1 in (52.5 mm) meter opening in pipeline
C. Weld
D. Free-stream weldolet (purchased to fit pipe diameter)
2.3 Mount with a T-piece (flanged fitting)
Prerequisites
•T-piece (flanged) installations are recommended for processes with the following
conditions:
Flow 0.5 to 3 m/s (at the pipe wall)
Viscosity 0.5 to 100 cP
Temperature --50 °C to 200 °C (–58 °F to 392 °F)
--40 °C to 200 °C (-40 °F to 392 °F) in
hazardous areas
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Note
-Flow velocity at the pipe wall and fluid viscosity must be within the limits shown to ensure
that the fluid within the pocket is refreshed in a timely manner. This installation will not
respond as rapidly as the free-stream installation to step changes in viscosity.
-The thermal mass of the flanges may affect the response time of the meter to
temperature changes.
•Attach the PFA ring and circlip to the underside of the meter flange before installing
the meter in your application (see Section 2.7).
Procedure
See Figure 2-3 for information on installing the meter (with a flanged fitting) in a T-piece.
Size the T-piece so that the meter tines are retracted 1 in (25 mm) from the main pipe wall.
For higher flow rates, increase this by 0.4 in (10 mm) for every 1 m/s increase in the main
flow rate.
Important
You must always install the meter horizontally and oriented to allow flow in the gap between the
tines, irrespective of the pipeline orientation (horizontal or vertical). This position helps to prevent
the trapping of bubbles or solids on the meter – allowing the solids to sink and the bubbles to rise.
T-piece (flanged fitting) meter installationFigure 2-3:
STATUS
SCROLL SELECT
B
A
C
Plan view of a vertical pipe installation
A. 4-inch pipe or larger for horizontal or vertical installations
B. Distance of meter tines from main pipe wall is determined by the maximum flow rate of the process.
C. PFA ring and circlip
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2.4 Mount with a flow-through chamber
Flow-through chambers are manufactured by Micro Motion, and are available with either
weld-prepared ends or with flange or compression fittings for connection into the process
pipelines. They are available with 1- inch NB, 2-inch NB, or 3-inch NB inlet and outlet pipes.
Important
The length of the inlet and outlet pipes must not be altered, otherwise the temperature response
and stability of the fitting may be adversely affected.
Prerequisites
Installations in flow-through chambers are recommended for processes with the following
conditions:
Flow Constant
•10–30 l/min for 2-inch Schedule 40
calibration bore section
•5–300 l/min for 3-inch Schedule 80
calibration bore section
Viscosity 0.5 to 1000 cP
Temperature –50 °C to 200 °C (–58 °F to 392 °F)
–40 °C to 200 °C (–40 °F to 392 °F) in hazardous
areas
Pressure 70 bar @ 204 °C, subject to process connections
Important
•Flow velocity at the pipe wall and fluid viscosity must be within the limits shown to ensure
that the fluid within the pocket is refreshed in a timely manner. This installation will not
respond as rapidly as the free-stream installation to step changes in viscosity.
•The thermal mass of the flanges may affect the response time of the meter to temperature
changes.
Procedure
See Figure 2-4 for an example installation of a meter in a flow-through chamber.
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Flow-through chamber meter installationFigure 2-4:
A
A. Optional temperature port
Note
•This flow-through chamber is a direct-insertion type chamber that does not have a thermowell and
uses a ¾-inch Swagelok connection.
•The three compression fittings on the flow pockets (½-inch drain, ¾-inch temperature probe, and 1-½-
inch mounting nut for the meter) are rated to above the working pressure of the flow pocket. The
fittings may be Swagelok or Parker.
2.5 Mount in an open tank (long-stem meter)
CAUTION!
Only the safe area version of the long-stem meter can be mounted in an open tank.
Procedure
1. Clamp the long-stem meter to a structure, positioning the clamp to determine the
insertion depth of the meter.
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