Kobold DRB Series User manual

Operating Instruction
for
Turbine-wheel Flow Meter
Model: DRB-...

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1. Contents
1.Contents ........................................................................................................ 2
2.Note .............................................................................................................. 3
3.Instrument Inspection .................................................................................... 3
4.Regulation Use ............................................................................................. 4
5.Operating Principle ........................................................................................ 4
6.Mechanical Connection ................................................................................. 5
6.1.Examine operating conditions: ............................................................. 5
6.2.Installation ............................................................................................ 5
6.3.Inlet and outlet path straight piping requirements ................................ 6
7.Electrical connection ..................................................................................... 8
7.1.General ................................................................................................ 8
7.2.Output Electronics: Frequency output (..F300; ..F320, ..F340) ........... 8
7.3.Output Electronics: Analogue output (..L303, ..L342, ..L343, ..L442) . 8
7.4.Compact Electronics: (..C30R, ..C30M, ..C34P, ..C34N) .................... 9
7.5.ADI electronics ..................................................................................... 9
8.Commissioning – Evaluation Electronics .................................................... 10
8.1.General .............................................................................................. 10
8.2.Adjustment – Compact electronics .................................................... 10
8.3.Adjustment – ADI display/controller ................................................... 10
9.Maintenance ............................................................................................... 11
10.Technical Information .................................................................................. 12
11.Order Codes ............................................................................................... 12
12.Dimensions ................................................................................................. 12
13.Disposal ...................................................................................................... 13
14.EU Declaration of Conformance ................................................................. 14
15.UK Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................... 15
Manufactured and sold by:
Kobold Messring GmbH
Nordring 22-24
D-65719 Hofheim
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.kobold.com

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2. Note
Please read these operating instructions before unpacking and putting the unit
into operation. Follow the instructions precisely as described herein.
The instruction manuals on our website www.kobold.com are always for currently
manufactured version of our products. Due to technical changes, the instruction
manuals available online may not always correspond to the product version you
have purchased. If you need an instruction manual that corresponds to the
purchased product version, you can request it from us free of charge by email
([email protected]) in PDF format, specifying the relevant invoice number and
serial number. If you wish, the operating instructions can also be sent to you by
post in paper form against an applicable postage fee.
Operating instructions, data sheet, approvals and further information via the QR
code on the device or via www.kobold.com
The devices are only to be used, maintained and serviced by persons familiar
with these operating instructions and with the prevailing regulation applying to
safety and the prevention of accidents.
When used in machines, the measuring unit should be used only then when the
machines fulfil the EC-machine guide lines.
PED 2014/68/EU
In acc. with Article 4 Paragraph (3), "Sound Engineering Practice", of the
PED 2014/68/EU no CE mark.
Table 8, Pipe, Group 2 dangerous fluids
3. Instrument Inspection
These devices are checked before shipping and sent out in perfect condition.
Should damage to a device be visible, we recommend a thorough inspection of
the delivery packing. In case of damage, please inform your parcel service/
forwarding agent immediately, since they are responsible for damages during
transit.
Scope of delivery:
 Turbine-wheel Flow Meter, Model: DRB

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4. Regulation Use
The turbine-wheel flow meter, model DRB, is to be installed only in specified
applications. Any usage which exceeds the specifications is considered to be no-
specified, and would also invalidate the warranty. Any damages resulting
therefrom are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. The user assumes all
risk for such usage. The application specifications include the installation, start-up
and service requirements specified by the manufacturer.
5. Operating Principle
The KOBOLD flow meter model DRB is used for measuring and monitoring
liquids. The device works according the well-known paddle wheel principle.
The four-vane paddle wheel is retained radially in a high-quality sapphire bearing.
The sensor is supplied ready-to-install with pipe fittings or with weld-on sleeves.
The paddle wheel is set in motion by the flowing medium. Magnets are
embedded hermetically sealed in the ends of the blades. The magnets generate
electrical pulses in a Hall-effect sensor mounted outside the flow area. Various
electronics units can be used to display and monitor the volumetric flow.

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6. Mechanical Connection
6.1. Examine operating conditions:
 Flow volume
 Max. operating pressure
 Max. operating temperature
Ensure that they are all within the limits of the device
Attention! Over-ranging may cause bearing damage and considerable
measurement errors.
6.2. Installation
 Flow in the direction of the pointing arrow (position independent)
 Pressure and tensile loading should be avoided
 The inlet and outlet should be secured at a distance of 50 mm mechanically
from the connection.
 Check the sealing of connections/joints

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6.3. Inlet and outlet path straight piping requirements
P
50 x D 5 x D
Control valve
P
40 x D 5 x D
3 - dimensional
2 x 90°- elbow
P
25 x D 5 x D
2 x 90°- elbow
P
20 x D 5 x D
90°- elbow or
T - piece
P
18 x D 5 x D
Extention
P
15 x D 5 x D
Reduction

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Version with weld-on mounting adapter
Weld the mounting adapter in the piping according to the sketch given below.
Position and weld-in the mounting adapter according to the nominal diameter
suitable marking. The marking on the adapter must be in line with the outer
diameter of the pipe. Also pay attention to the later position of the rotating vane
(shaft of the vane shifted by 90° to the direction of flow).
for DN 40 for DN 80
for DN 50
Nominal Size H
DN 25 30
DN 40 44
DN 50 46
DN 80 63
51
H
Nominal diameter
A
dapter
Ø
±
0,3

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7. Electrical connection
7.1. General
Attention! Make sure that the power supply voltage corresponds with the
voltage requirement of the flow meter.
 Ensure that power supply is de-energized
 Connect the power supply and the output signal to the plug-pins, as shown
below.
 We recommend a cross-section of 0.25 mm² for the power supply cable.
Attention! Incorrect wiring may cause permanent damage to the sensor.
7.2. Output Electronics:
Frequency output (..F300; ..F320, ..F340)
1
2
34
+Vs
Signal
Out
n.c.
GND
7.3. Output Electronics:
Analogue output (..L303, ..L342, ..L343, ..L442)
3-wire (..L303, ..L343)
1
2
34
+Vs
Signal
Out
n.c.
GND
+Vs
GND

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2-wire (..L342)
1
2
34
S+
S-
n.c.
n.c.
+Vs
GND
2-wire, DIN-plug (..L442)
+Vs
GND
1
2
3
S+
S-
PE n.c.
7.4. Compact Electronics:
(..C30R, ..C30M, ..C34P, ..C34N)
see
Instruction Manual-Supplement
for Compact Electronics
7.5. ADI electronics
see
Instruction Manual-Supplement
for ADI-electronics

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8. Commissioning – Evaluation Electronics
8.1. General
The measuring units are preset at factory and are ready for operation after the
electrical connections are made.
8.2. Adjustment – Compact electronics
see
Instruction Manual-Supplement
for Compact electronics with Frequency output
8.3. Adjustment – ADI display/controller
see
Instruction Manual-Supplement
for ADI-series display/controller

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9. Maintenance
The measuring unit is maintenance-free if the medium to be measured does not
cause deposition of impurities. In order to avoid problems, we recommend
installation of a filter, such as magnet filter, model MFR.
Should cleaning of the sensor becomes inevitable, after opening the sensor the
inner parts may be accessed. Note the direction that the turbine points during
removal and re-install in the same direction. Please be careful to avoid any
damage to the sensor and in particular, to the turbine blades. Repair work
regarding electronics may only be carried out by the supplier. Any access or work
on the electronics voids the warranty.

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10. Technical Information
Operating instructions, data sheet, approvals and further information via the QR
code on the device or via www.kobold.com
11. Order Codes
Operating instructions, data sheet, approvals and further information via the QR
code on the device or via www.kobold.com
12. Dimensions
Operating instructions, data sheet, approvals and further information via the QR
code on the device or via www.kobold.com

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13. Disposal
Note!
 Avoid environmental damage caused by media-contaminated parts
 Dispose of the device and packaging in an environmentally friendly
manner
 Comply with applicable national and international disposal regulations and
environmental regulations.
Batteries
Batteries containing pollutants are marked with a sign consisting of a crossed-out
garbage can and the chemical symbol (Cd, Hg, Li or Pb) of the heavy metal that
is decisive for the classification as containing pollutants:
Cd1 Hg2 Pb3 Li4
1. „Cd" stands for cadmium
2. „Hg" stands for mercury
3. „Pb" stands for lead
4. „Li" stands for lithium
Electrical and electronic equipment

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14. EU Declaration of Conformance
We, KOBOLD Messring GmbH, Nordring 22-24, 65719 Hofheim, Germany,
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Turbine-wheel flow meter Model: DRB -...
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following EU directives
stated below:
2014/30/EU EMC Directive
2011/65/EU RoHS
2015/863/EU Delegated Directive (RoHS III)
Also, the following standards are fulfilled:
EN 61000-6-4:2011
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission
standard for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-2:2005
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for
industrial environments
EN 61010-1:2010
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements
EN 60529:2014
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
EN IEC 63000:2018
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products
with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances
Hofheim, 05 Sept 2023
H. Volz J. Burke
General Manager Compliance Manager

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15. UK Declaration of Conformity
We, KOBOLD Messring GmbH, Nordring 22-24, 65719 Hofheim, Germany,
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
Turbine-wheel flow meter Model: DRB -...
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following UK directives
stated below:
S.I. 2016/1091 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
S.I. 2012/3032 The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Regulations 2012
Also, the following standards are fulfilled:
BS EN 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Emission standard for
industrial environments
BS EN 61000-6-2:2005
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Immunity for industrial
environments
BS EN 61010-1:2010+A1:2019
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use. General requirements
BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
BS EN IEC 63000:2018
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products
with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances.
Hofheim, 05 Sept 2023
H. Volz J. Burke
General Manager Compliance Manager