Kobold DRH Series User manual

Operating Instructions
for
Rotating Vane Flow Meter
Model: DRH-...

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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. Check service conditions: ............................................. 5
6.2. Installation .................................................................... 5
7. Electrical Connection .......................................................... 6
7.1. General ........................................................................ 6
7.2. Output electronics: Frequency output (..F300;..F320,
..F340) ......................................................................... 6
7.3. Output electronics: Analogue output (..L303, ..L342,
..L343, ..L442) .............................................................. 7
7.4. Cable outlet with M12x1 angle plug electronic options
F3x and L3x ................................................................. 8
7.5. Compact electronics: (..C30R, ..C30M, ..C34P,
..C34N) ........................................................................ 9
8. Commissioning – Output electronics ................................ 10
8.1. General ...................................................................... 10
8.2. Setting - compact electronics ..................................... 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/Germany
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 in accordance with local regulations
applying to Health & Safety and prevention of accidents.
When used in machinery, the flow meter should only be placed in operation if the
machine in use complies with the EEC machinery guidelines.
According to PED guideline 2014/68/EU
No CE marking, see Article 4, Section 3 "Sound engineering practice",
Guideline 2014/68/EU
Diagram 8, Piping systems, Group 1 Hazardous fluids
3. Instrument Inspection
Instruments are inspected before shipping and sent away in perfect condition.
Should damage to a device be visible, we recommend a thorough inspection of
the delivery packaging. In case of damage, please inform your parcel service/
forwarding agent immediately, since they are responsible for damages during
transit.
Scope of delivery:
The standard delivery includes:
 Rotating Vane Flow Meter model: DRH-...

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4. Regulation Use
Any use of the DRH which exceeds the manufactures specification may invalidate
its warranty. Therefore, any resulting damage is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer. The user assumes all risk for such usage.
5. Operating Principle
KOBOLD Rotating Vane Flow Meters series DRH are used for measuring and
monitoring low viscous liquids.
Series DRH flow meters are working according the well-known rotating vane
principle. A magnet fitted in the vane and hermetically sealed from the medium
transfers non-contacting the rotary motion to a Hall-effect sensor mounted in the
housing. The sensor converts the rotary motion which is proportional to the flow
to a frequency signal. A series-connected electronics unit converts the signal to
an analogue output, limit contacts or display.
These devices can be adapted to prevailing plant conditions with the 360°
rotatable screw connections.

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6. Mechanical Connection
6.1. Check service conditions:
 Flow rate
 Maximum operating pressures
 Maximum operating temperature
Attention! Overrange can cause damage to bearings and cause
major measuring errors.
6.2. Installation
 It must be ensured that the instrument housing is continuously filled with the
flow medium, especially for flows from top to bottom. No straight lengths are
necessary at inlet and outlet connections.
 Check that flow is in the direction of the arrow on the front of the unit, and that
the face of the unit is aligned in the vertical plane (axle in horizontal plane)
 Avoid pressure and tensile loads
Mechanically secure the inlet and outlet lines 50 mm from the connection
 Check connections for leaks.

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7. Electrical Connection
7.1. General
Attention! Make sure that the voltages in your plant correspond
with the flow meter voltages.
 Make sure that all electrical supply lines are de-energised.
 Connect supply voltage and output signal to the plug connector pins as shown
below.
 We recommend a power supply cable with diameter 0.25 mm².
Attention! The instrument electronics may be damaged if the cable
connections are assigned incorrectly.
7.2. Output electronics: Frequency output (..F300;..F320, ..F340)
1
2
34
+Vs
Signal
Out
n.c.
GND

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7.3. Output electronics: Analogue output (..L303, ..L342, ..L343,
..L442)
3-wire (..L303, ..L343)
2-wire (..L342)
1
2
34
S+
S-
n.c.
n.c.
+Vs
GND
1
2
34
+Vs
Signal
Out
n.c.
GND
+Vs
GND

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2-wire, DIN plug connector (..L442)
7.4. Cable outlet with M12x1 angle plug electronic options F3x
and L3x
When using a pre-assembled M12x1 connection cable with angled plug, the
cable outlet is always aligned opposite to the flow direction.
+Vs
GND
1
2
3
S+
S-
PE n.c.

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7.5. Compact electronics: (..C30R, ..C30M, ..C34P, ..C34N)
7.5.1. General
Attention! Make sure that the voltages in your plant correspond
with the flow meter voltages.
 Make sure that all electrical supply lines are de-energised.
 Connect supply voltage and output signal to the plug connector pins as shown
below.
 We recommend a power supply cable with diameter 0.25 mm².
Attention! The instrument electronics may be damaged if the cable
connections are assigned incorrectly.
7.5.2. Compact electronics: (..C30R, ..C30M)
7.5.3. Compact electronics: (..C34P, ..C34N)
The clamps 3 and 5 are short-circuited and can therefore be used optional for the
output signal or power supply.

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8. Commissioning – Output electronics
8.1. General
The measuring instruments are preset and are ready for operation after electrical
connection.
8.2. Setting - compact electronics
See
Operating instructions supplement
for compact electronics with frequency output

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9. Maintenance
If the medium to be measured is clean, the Model DRH is virtually maintenance-
free. It is particularly important to guard against contamination by ferritic (iron
metal) contaminants. These can be eliminated by using e.g. the KOBOLD
magnetic filter, model MFR.
However, if the sensor must be cleaned, it can be opened to gain access to the
internal parts. Make sure that the sensor and, especially, the blades are not
damaged during this procedure. When re-assembling, be certain that the vane is
carefully positioned and oriented correctly.
Work on the sensor and electronics should only be carried out by the
manufacturer, otherwise the guarantee is nullified.

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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
Rotating Vane Flow Meter model: DRH -...
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following EU directives
stated below
2011/65/EU RoHS (category 9)
2015/863/EU Delegated Directive (RoHS III)
Also, the following standards are fulfilled:
EN IEC 63000:2018
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products
with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances
Additionally for devices with compact electronics ...C…:
2014/30/EU EMC Directive
EN IEC 61326-1:2021 Electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements,
industrial area
Additionally for devices with frequency output ..F…, analogue output ..L…, counter
electronics ..E… and dosing electronics ..G…:
2014/30/EU EMC Directive
EN IEC 61326-1:2021 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements, industrial
area, measurement of interference immunity to HF fields up to 1 GHz
Hofheim, 22 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:
Rotating Vane Flow Meter model: DRH -...
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following UK directives
stated below
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 IEC 63000:2018
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products
with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances.
Additionally for devices with compact electronics ...C…:
S.I. 2016/1091 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
BS EN IEC 61326-1:2021 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use. EMC requirements - General requirements, industrial area
Additionally for devices with frequency output ..F…, analogue output ..L…, counter
electronics ..E… and dosing electronics ..G…:
S.I. 2016/1091 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
BS EN IEC 61326-1:2021 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use. EMC requirements - General requirements, industrial area,
measurement of interference immunity to HF fields up to 1 GHz
Hofheim, 22 Sept. 2023
H. Volz J. Burke
General Manager Compliance Manager