Kobold OME User manual

Operating Instructions
for
Screw-Type Spindle
Flowmeter
Model: OME
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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Table of contents
About this document
□Target groups 3
□Symbols 3
▪Danger levels 3
▪Danger signs 3
▪Symbols in action-specific sections 4
□Further associated documents 4
Safety
□Proper use 5
□Safety instructions 5
Labeling
□Type code 6
□Rating plate 6
Technical data
□Operational limits 7
▪Maximum values 7
▪Substitute operating data 8
□Noise levels 8
□Heating system 8
□Auxiliary heating 8
□Dimensions and weights 9
▪OME with BSPP thread 9
▪OME with DIN flange 10
□Load capacity 11
▪Load capacity OME 1511
▪Load capacity OME 20 12
▪Load capacity OME 25 13
▪Load capacity OME 40 14
□Specification of connection box 15
Function description
□Description 16
□Rolling bearing 16
□Signal generation 16
□Linearization 17
□Connection box 17
Transportation, storage and disposal
□Unpacking and checking the state of
delivery 18
□Lifting the volumeter 18
□Storage 18
□Preservation 18
▪Preserving the volumeter 18
▪Removing the preservation 19
□Disposal 19
Installation, removal and connection
□Safety instructions for installation and
removal 20
□Installing the volumeter 20
▪Installation types 20
▪Protect the volumeter against
contamination 21
▪Connecting the volumeter to the
pipe system 21
□Electrical connection 22
▪Safety instructions for electrical
installation 22
□Removing the volumeter 22
Operation
□Commissioning 23
▪Cleaning the pipe system 23
▪Checking the function 23
□First commissioning 23
□During operation 24
□Switching off the volumeter 24
▪Safety instruction for switching off
the volumeter 24
▪Switching off the volumeter 24
□Recommissioning the volumeter 24
Maintenance
□Safety instructions for maintenance 25
□Required maintenance 25
□Recalibration of the volumeters 25
□Mounting instructions OME 26
▪Removing seals and bearings 26
▪Installing seals and bearings 27
□Mounting instructions connection box 28
▪Removing the sensor insert 28
▪Installing the sensor insert 28
Troubleshooting
□Possible faults 29
□Troubleshooting 29
Appendix
□Spare parts 31
▪Maintenance kit OME 15– 40 31
▪Sensors 32
□Tightening torques 32
□Contents of the EUDeclaration of
Conformity 33
□Notes 34

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Target groups
About this document
About this document The operating instructions must be kept for future reference. Furthermore please observe the
associated documents.
Target groups
Symbols
Danger levels
Danger signs
Target group Tasks
Operator-owner □Keep these instructions available at the installation site for future
reference.
□Ensure that employees read and observe these instructions and
the associated documents, in particular the safety instructions
and warnings.
□Observe additional system-specific directives and regulations.
Specialist personnel, fitters □Read, observe and follow these instructions and the associated
documents, in particular the safety instructions and warnings.
Warning Danger level Consequences of non-observances
Danger Immediate threat of danger Serious personal injury, death
Warning Possible threat of danger Serious personal injury, invalidity
Caution Potentially dangerous situation Slight personal injury
Caution Potentially dangerous situation Material damage
Meaning Source and possible consequences of non-observance
Personal injury Physical injury, death
Electrical voltage Electrical voltage causes serious physical injury or
death
Hot surface Hot surface can cause physical injury

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Further associated documents
About this document
Symbols in action-specific sections
Further associated documents
Symbol Meaning
Warning personal injury
Notice
Procedures mechanical installation
Procedures electrical installation
Check or fault table
Request for action
Calibration certificate
Declaration of conformity as per EU Directive 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer's declaration as per EU Directive 97/23/EC
Corresponding operating instructions for electronic equipment

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Proper use
Safety
Safety Proper use
□Use volumeters of the OME series solely for flow measurement of lubricating liquids that are chemi-
cally neutral and do not contain any gas or solids content.
□Volumeters require the operation with clean liquids. If coarse contamination, solid particles in the
liquid or abrasive fine particles occur during operation, the volumeter has to be protected additionally
by a correspondingly dimensioned operating filter in the pipe system, see "Protect the volumeter
against contamination", page 21.
□Do not use volumeters outside the operating limits specified on the rating plate and in the chapter
"Technical data". Deviating operating data can result in damage to the volumeter. In the case of ope-
rating data that does not agree with the specification on the rating plate, please contact the manufac-
turer.
□Strong changes to the flow rate (e.g. rapid shutdown, pulsations ...) cause marked pressure differen-
ces on the volumeter and can damage the measuring unit.
▪The pressure loss of the volumeter must not exceed the values given in the chapter "Technical
data", see "Load capacity", page 11.
Safety instructions
The following safety instructions must be observed:
□No liability is accepted for damage arising through non-observance of the operating instruc-
tions.
▪Read the operating instructions carefully and observe them.
▪The operator-owner is responsible for the observance of the operating instructions.
▪Installation, removal and installation work may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
□Volumeters wear to different degrees depending on the respective operating conditions (pul-
sations, temperature …).
▪Do not continue to use volumeters that are operated contrary to specification or after damage.
▪Check the volumeters regularly.
▪Shut down damaged volumeters and replace worn volumeters immediately.
□In order for the warranty to remain valid, corrective maintenance carried out during the war-
ranty period requires the express permission of the manufacturer.
□Observe the general regulations for the prevention of accidents as well as the local safety
and operating instructions.
□Observe the valid national and international standards and specification of the installation
location.
□In case of systems with an increased potential of danger to humans and/or machines the fai-
lure of a volumeter may not lead to injuries or damage to property.
▪Always equip systems with an increased potential of danger with alarm equipment and/or
bypass.
▪Maintain and check the protective/alarm equipment regularly.
□The pumped liquids can be dangerous (e.g. hot, dangerous to health, poisonous, combusti-
ble). Observe the safety conditions for handling dangerous materials.
□Pumped liquids can be subject to pressure and can cause damage and/or personal injury
should leaks occur.

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Type code
Labeling
Labeling Type code
Fig. 2 Rating plate

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Operational limits
Technical data
Technicaldata Operational limits
The values specified on the rating plate and the calibration certificate apply. The permissible operational
limits of individual values influence each other so that every application is checked individually by the
manufacturer when selecting the volumeter.
If no operating data are provided by the orderer, standardized substitute operating data are used.
Maximum values
The following table shows the respective maximum values that, however, may not occur simultaneously.
In addition, the operational limits of the corresponding end connection, of the sealing material and of the
connection box are to be observed.
Tab. 1 Maximum values
OME 15OME 20 OME 25 OME 40
Flow rate
Qmax [l/min] 15 45 150 525
Qnenn 10 30 100 350
Qmin 0.1 0.3 1.0 3.5
Pressure max. [bar] 40 40 40 40
Temperature
min. – max. [°C] -20...+125
Viskosität
min. – max. [mm2/s] 1 – 1000000
Measuring chamber volume [ml/U] 1.65 6.24 25.6 112.8
Rotation speed
n (Qmax)[min-1]9120 7260 5850 4658
n (Qnenn)6060 4830 3900 3105
n (Qmin)61 48 39 31
Number of poles K1 2222
K-factor K1 [P/l] 1214 321 78 17.73
Milliliters per pulse K1 [ml/P] 0.824 3.12 12.8 56.4
Pulse frequency
f1 (Qmax) [Hz] 304 242 195 155
f1 (Qnenn)202 161 130 104
f1 (Qmin)2.0 1.6 1.3 1.0

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Noise levels
Technical data
Substitute operating data
The following table shows standardized values for the flow rate, temperature and viscosity. These
values can be used at the same time as maximum values without impairing the service life of the volu-
meter. In addition, the operational limits of the corresponding end connection, of the sealing material
and of the connection box are to be observed.
Tab. 2 Substitute operating data
Noise levels
The sound pressure level of the volumeter amounts to less than 70 dB(A).
Heating system
The manufacturer recommends heating systems for high-viscosity liquids that do not flow sufficiently if
not heated, because bearing damage and destruction of the device may otherwise result.
Auxiliary heating
If the customer's auxiliary heating systems are installed, please contact the manufacturer.
►Observe the values in the corresponding table, see Tab. 5, page 15.
OME 15OME 20 OME 25 OME 40
Flow rate
Qmax [l/min] 10 30 100 350
Qnenn 10 30 100 350
Qmin 0.2 0.6 2.0 7.0
Pressure max. [bar] 40 40 40 40
Temperature
min. – max. [°C] -20...+100
Viscosity
min. – max. [mm2/s] 1 – 50
CAUTION
Defective connection box or cabling due to exceeding of the maximum temperature.
►Do not heat the connection box and corresponding cables above the maximum temperature.

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Dimensions and weights
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
OME with BSPP thread
Tab. 3 Dimensions and weights, pipe thread connection
Fig. 1 Dimensional drawing OME with pipe thread
DK Diameter cable 13 mm
OME 15OME 20 OME 25 OME 40
G[inch] 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/2"
Pressure stage [bar] 40 40 40 40
D[mm] 45 x 45 55 x 55 70 x 70 110 x 110
L1 [mm] 110 145 200 310
L2 [mm] 65 95 140 225
H1 [mm] 82 92 107 147
H2 [mm] 59.5 64.5 72.0 92.0
Mass [kg] 0.7 1.2 3.0 9.0
G
D
L1
H1
H2
L2
DK

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Dimensions and weights
Technical data
OME with DIN flange
Tab. 4 Dimensions and weights, DIN flange connection
Fig. 2 Dimensional drawing OME with DIN flange
DK Diameter cable 13 mm
OME 15OME 20 OME 25 OME 40
DN [mm] 15 20 25 40
Pressure stage [bar] 40 40 40 40
D[mm] 95 105 115 150
L1 [mm] 105 135 185 325
L2 [mm] 65 95 140 225
H1 [mm] 107.0 117.0 129.5 167.0
H2 [mm] 59.5 64.5 72.0 92.0
Mass [kg] 1.2 1.7 3.0 11.8
DN
H2
D
L1
H1
L2
DK

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Load capacity
Technical data
Load capacity Load
capacity OME 15
The values apply for lubricating liquids at temperatures of up to 125 °C. Abrasive and aggressive liquids
reduce the durability.
AShort-time operation
BContinuous operation
CPressure loss
DFlow
EQnom
20
18
16
14
12
2
4
6
8
10
0
A
B
1000 h
30000 h
10000 h
5000 h
100000
5
10
50
200
500
1000
2000
5000
10000
50000
100
[mm2/s]
C
[bar]
[bar]
C2
3
0
1
100000
5000
10000
50000
5
10
50
200
500
1000
2000
100
[mm2/s]
234 109
87
65
0,1 1 15
14
13
12
11
E
D
[l/min]
10050 150
D
[l/min]
50
45
40
30
25
20
1510
51 35
3,52,5
1,50,5
0,1 4,5 5
1 2 3 4
[%] [%]
1

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Load capacity
Technical data
Load capacity OME 20
The values apply for lubricating liquids at temperatures of up to 125 °C. Abrasive and aggressive liquids
reduce the durability.
AShort-time operation
BContinuous operation
CPressure loss
DFlow
EQnom
20
18
16
14
12
2
4
6
8
10
0
A
B
1000 h
100000
5
10
50
200
500
1000
2000
5000
10000
50000
100
[mm2/s]
C
[bar]
[bar]
C2
3
0
1
100000
5000
10000
50000
5
10
50
200
500
1000
2000
100
[mm2/s]
30000 h
5000 h
10000 h
6912 3027
2421
1815
0,3 3 45
42
39
36
33
E
D
[l/min]
10050 150
D
[l/min]
50
45
40
30
25
20
1510
51 35
10,57,5
4,51,5
0,3 13,5 15
3 6 9 12
[%] [%]
1

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Load capacity
Technical data
Load capacity OME 25
The values apply for lubricating liquids at temperatures of up to 125 °C. Abrasive and aggressive liquids
reduce the durability.
AShort-time operation
BContinuous operation
CPressure loss
DFlow
EQnom
20
18
16
14
12
2
4
6
8
10
0
A
B
1000 h
30000 h
10000 h
5000 h
100000
5
10
50
200
500
1000
2000
5000
10000
50000
100
[mm2/s]
C
[bar]
[bar]
C
2
3
0
1
100000
5000
10000
50000
5
10
50
200
500
1000
2000
100
[mm2/s]
20 30 40 10090
8070
6050
110 150
140
130
120
110
E
D
[l/min]
10050 150
D
[l/min]
50
45
40
30
25
20
1510
51 35
3525
155
1 45 50
10 20 30 40
[%] [%]
1

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Load capacity
Technical data
Load capacity OME 40
The values apply for lubricating liquids at temperatures of up to 125 °C. Abrasive and aggressive liquids
reduce the durability.
AShort-time operation
BContinuous operation
CPressure loss
DFlow
EQnom
70 105 140 350315
280245
210175
3,5 35 525
490
455
420
385
E
D
[l/min]
10050 150
D
[l/min]
50
45
40
30
25
20
1510
51 35
122,587,5
52,517,5
3,5 157,5 175
35 70 105 140
[%] [%]
1
20
18
16
14
12
2
4
6
8
10
0
A
B
1000 h
30000 h
10000 h
5000 h
100000
5
10
50
200
500
1000
2000
5000
10000
50000
100
[mm2/s]
C
[bar]
[bar]
C2
3
0
1
100000
500010000
50000
5
10
50
200
500
1000
2000
100
[mm2/s]

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Specification of connection box
Technical data
Specification of connection box
Tab. 5 Specification of connection box
BEG 60 / BEG 61 / BEG 62
Specification double pick up
□Working principle Magneto-resistive
□Output circuit Push-pull
□Short-circuit protection Yes
□Reverse voltage protection Yes
□Load current max. [mA] 20
□Frequency range [kHz] 0 – 25
□Supply voltage [V DC] 10 – 30
□Supply current max. [mA] 50
□Voltage drop [V] < 1
□Electrical phase shift 90° ± 20°
Specification temperature sensor
□Sensor type Pt100, IEC 751
□Accuracy class B
□Circuit 3-wire
Mechanical specification
□Degree of protection IP 65
□Operating temperature [°C] -20...+125
□Pressure on the surface max. [bar] 40
□Cable diameter [mm] 6 – 13
□Wire cross section AWG 28 ~ 16
□Temperature resistance cable min. [°C] 126
□Material cover Aluminium anodised

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Description
Function description
Function de scription Description
As screw meters volumeters belong to the group of rotating displacement meters. The fluid current
makes the measuring unit rotate. The displacement effect results from the continuous filling, axial dis-
placement and discharge of the volumes that are formed by the measuring housing and measuring unit.
The measured liquid flows around and lubricates all the rotating parts. Thanks to the displacement prin-
ciple, the volumeter does not require inlet and smoothing sections in its supply and discharge.
Depending on the customer requirements, the volumeters can be equipped with suitable end connec-
tions for connection to various flanges.
Rolling bearing
The measuring unit is maintained without contact and with a low degree of friction in the housing of the
volumeter by means of a precision rolling bearing. Single-row deep-groove ball bearings are used for
series OME volumeters.
Signal generation
The connection box samples the measuring pulses directly on the screw. This connection box generates
a specific number of pulses per flow volume unit - depending on the size and working point. This device-
specific characteristic is called the K-factor (unit: Pulse/Liter) and is specified on the rating plate as well
as on the enclosed calibration certificate.
As a consequence of the mode of assembly the connection box can be mounted without contact to the
liquid to be measured.
Fig. 1 Structure of the volumeter OME series
1Connection
2Connection box
3Measuring screw small
4Ball bearing
5Measuring housing
6Measuring screw large
4
11
5
3
4
6
2

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Linearization
Function description
The rating plate of the volumeter lists a preferred flow direction. This preferred direction ensures that the
connection box supplies positive signal sequences in normal operation.
Linearization
The calibration certificate contains a mean K-factor that has been determined for the flow range 10:1
and that can therefore be used across a wide flow range. However, the K-factor shows slightly different
values at different flow rates. These are also documented in the enclosed calibration certificate. If high-
est measuring precision is required, it is therefore advisable, especially at strongly varying flow rates, to
take these different values into consideration by means of a "Linearization". The K-factors are therefore
fed into a suitable flow management unit across several interpolation values of the flow rate. The K-fac-
tor relevant for the flow rate being measured is then determined by means of linear interpolation bet-
ween the two nearest interpolation values.
The viscosity dependence of the K-factors must also be taken into account. These are determined
during calibration at a viscosity of approximately 4.2 mm²/s. The influence of the flow rate on the K-factor
decreases at higher viscosities so that the mean K-factor can then also be used in a considerably larger
flow range without noteworthy errors.
Connection box
The signals of the sensors are converted into rectangular impulses in the robust connection box. The
phase-offset signal and the incremental encoding inputs available in the electronic unit can determine
the flow direction and take it into consideration when calculating the total values. The connection box is
equipped additionally with a temperatur sensor. The current density of the flowing liquid can be
calculated by means of the density table stored in the electronic unit. A normalized volume measure-
ment is then possible at which the displayed values are converted to a reference temperature that can
be selected freely. This ensures that measuring errors caused by changes in the density due to tempe-
rature variations are avoided.

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Unpacking and checking the state of delivery
Transportation, storage and disposal
Transporta tion, storage and d isposal Unpacking and checking the state of delivery
1. On delivery unpack the volumeter and check for damage during transportation.
2. Report damage during transportation immediately to the manufacturer.
3. Dispose of packing material in accordance with the locally applicable regulations.
Lifting the volumeter
►Depending on the locally applicable regulations, either transport the volumeter manually or using
suitable lifting gear.
Storage
As a result of the calibration, the internal components of the volumeter are wetted with calibration fluid
that has a preservative effect. In addition, a special anticorrosive agent is sprayed onto the interior of the
devices before being dispatched. The connections of the volumeter are fitted with protective caps.
Unless otherwise specified, the external parts of the volumeters are anodized. The preservation applied
at the factory will protect the volumeter for up to six weeks, if it is stored in a dry and clean location. The
manufacturer offers a long-term preservation for storage times of up to 60 months: The volumeter is
additionally packed in hermetically sealing anti-corrosion paper.
►Observe the chapters "Storage" and "Preservation".
Preservation
Preservation has to be carried out additionally under the following conditions:
Tab. 1 Check table for preservation
Preserving the volumeter
1. Close a connection of the volumeter with a blind flange.
2. Place the volumeter vertically.
3. Fill non-corrosive and resin-free oil up to approx. 1 cm under the connection at the top, while turning
the measuring unit slowly, that also the measuring unit is wetted.
4. Close the connection with a blind flange.
After about 6 months storage check the oil level in the volumeter and if necessary top up oil.
WARNING
Risk of injury and/or damage to equipment should the volumeter fall.
►Use intact and correctly dimensioned hoisting equipment in accordance with the total weight to be
transported.
►Do not stand under raised loads.
CAUTION
Damage to device through corrosion if stored improperly and during longer standstills.
►Protect the volumeter against corrosion during long standstills.
Type of delivery Condition
Standard delivery □Storage time exceeding six weeks
□Unfavorable storage conditions such as high
humidity, salty air, etc.
Delivery with long-term preservation □Opened or damaged packaging

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Disposal
Transportation, storage and disposal
Notice:
Store the preserved volumeter cool and dry and protect it against direct sunlight.
Notice:
After a longer storage time the manufacturer recommends a recalibration of the volumeter, see "Recali-
bration of the volumeters", page 25.
Removing the preservation
Aids:
□Solvents suitable for the preservative oil
□Vessels to collect the preservative oil
1. Remove one of the blind flanges.
2. Drain the volumeter, collecting the preservative oil in a suitable vessel.
3. Remove the second blind flange.
4. Use a solvent to remove the residual oil.
- or -
►Rinse the volumeter with pumped liquid.
Disposal
Aids:
□Solvents or industrial cleaners suitable for the pumped liquid
1. Disassemble the volumeter.
2. Clean residues of the pumped liquid from the individual parts.
3. Dispose of or recycle individual parts in accordance with the locally applicable regulations.
WARNING
Risk of injury through emitted preservative oil.
►Wear protective clothing during all the work on the volumeter.
►Open the blind flange carefully in order to reduce any pressure that may exist in the volumeter.
►Collect the emitted preservative oil safely and dispose of it in an environmentally compatible man-
ner.
WARNING
Danger of poisoning and environmental damage from the pumped liquid.
►Wear protective clothing during all the work.
►Before disposing of the volumeter collect the discharging pumped liquid and dispose of in
accordance with the locally applicable regulations.
►Before disposing of the volumeter neutralize the residues of the pumped liquid in the volumeter.

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Safety instructions for installation and removal
Installation, removal and connection
Installatio n, remova l and connect ion Safety instructions for installation and removal
Installing the volumeter
Volumeters of the OME series can be operated in any installation position.
Notice:
Both flow directions are possible. The preferred flow direction is indicated on the rating plate by means
of a bright arrow, see Fig. 2, page 6.
Installation types
The arrow with dashed line identifies the preferred flow direction when an operating filter is used.
The following safety instructions must be observed:
□Volumeters are precision measuring devices.
►Ensure cleanliness and take care during installation and removal.
►Do not take apart the volumeter.
Fig. 1 OME installation types
Installation type Properties
1□Without bypass
□With or without operating filter
□Small space requirements
□Dismantling of the volumeter only with
interruption of operation
2□Manual bypass
□With or without operating filter
□Bypass is opened manually
□Dismantling of the volumeter only with
interruption of operation
3□Bypass with 3 shut-off valves for flange
connection
□With or without operating filter
□Dismantling of the volumeter without inter-
ruption of operation
4□Bypass with 3 shut-off valves for pipe
thread connection
□With or without operating filter
□Dismantling of the volumeter without inter-
ruption of operation
□Minimally higher pressure loss
1
2
3
4