Micronics UF AV5000 Installation instructions

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USER'S GUIDE
Installation & Operation
Instructions
Area-Velocity Flow Meter
Model UF AV5000
Manual Series B.1.4

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INDEX
CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................ 4
FUNCTION TEST .............................................................................................. 4
KEYPAD SYSTEM............................................................................................ 6
CALIBRATION MENU ..................................................................................... 8
MESSAGE .......................................................................................................... 9
STATUS ............................................................................................................. 9
PASSWORD..................................................................................................... 10
UNITS/MODE .................................................................................................. 11
CALIBRATION................................................................................................ 12
RELAY PARAMETERS .................................................................................. 16
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................... 17
INSTALLATION -SENSOR LOCATION ...................................................... 19
ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 23
FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................ 24
APPLICATIONS HOTLINE ............................................................................ 26
PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE............................................................... 27
AREA-VELOCITY FLOW DATA SHEET ..................................................... 28
APPENDIX A–OPTIONS............................................................................... 31
DATA LOGGING (OPTIONAL)......................................................................... 36
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... 39
IMPORTANT NOTE: This instrument is manufactured and calibrated to meet product specifications.
Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation. Any unauthorized repairs or
modifications may result in a suspension of the warranty.
Available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format

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CONNECTIONS:
POWER INPUT: 100 to 240 VAC 50/60Hz. No adjustments are necessary for voltages within this
range. Connect L (Live) N (Neutral) and AC Ground.
Optional DC: 9-32 VDC. Connect to + and -terminals.
Optional Thermostat and Heater modules are available rated for 115 VAC or 230 VAC.
IMPORTANT NOTE: AC power input and relay connection wires must have conduit entry to the
instrument enclosure. Installation requires a switch, overcurrent fuse or circuitbreaker in the building (in
close proximity to the equipment) that is marked as the disconnect switch.
Risk of electric shock. Loosen cover screw to access connections. Only qualified personnel
should access connections.
Note: Use of instrumentation over 40°C ambient requires special field wiring.
Note: User replaceable fuse is 2 Amp 250V (T2AL250V).
FUNCTION TEST:
Connect the sensor to the TDCR terminals as shown below, then apply
power. Allow 30 seconds for the UF AV5000 to initialize.
A. Place QZ02L sensor (flat to the bottom) in a bucket of water
about 6” deep and select Level mode (from UNITS/MODE
menu) to see a level reading.
B. Select Velocity mode and stir the water to see a velocity
reading.
!
BAD
GOOD

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CONNECTIONS
HEATER OPTION
AC
LN
NO
C
NC
NO
C
NC
–
+
4-20mA
FLOW
RLY2
RLY1
NC
C
NO
NC
C
NO
NC
C
NO
NC
C
NO
RLY3 RLY4 RLY5 RLY6
EXTRARELAYS OPTION
4-20mA
VELOCITY
VELOCITY
4-20mA
LEVEL
LEVEL
SENSOR
GND
+– +–
RCVR
GND
TMTR
GND
GRN
WHT
BLK
AC
GND
TRANSDUCER
GND

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KEYPAD SYSTEM
The UF AV5000 uses a menu system. Arrows show the four directions to leave a menu box. Pressing a
corresponding keypad arrow will move to the next item in the direction shown. Move the cursor
(underline) under numerals and increase or decrease numerals with the ©and ªkeys.
To store calibration values permanently (even through power interruptions), press 9.

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CALIBRATION MENU
--Password----------
Password 0000
--Units/Mode--------
Mode Flow
Linear in
Volume USG
Time min
Temperature C
}
--Calibration-------
}
20mA Flo 10.000ft /s³
4mA Flo 0.000ft /s
20mA Vel 10.000 ft/s
4mA Vel 0.000 ft/s
20mA Level 12.000ft
4mA Level 0.000ft
Min Vel 0.000ft/s
³
USG/min
Tot 20130.8 USG
Relays 123456
0.000
--Message-----------
Data Log Logging
Log Used 0%
Sensor Good
Temperature 24C
--Status------------
Velocity 0.00ft/s
Level 0.00 ft
Tot 0.000USG
Signal Cutoff 5%
Signal Strength 0%
EC 0%
Relays123456
}
--Relay Parameters--
Relay 1
Function Flow
On 1000 USG/min
Off 0.000 USG/min
}
--Data Logging-------
LogSiteID 0
Mode Flow
Set Date Feb 18/2010
Set Time 11:27:40
Interval 10sec
Log Logging
}
--Special Functions-
Language English
Analog Out 4-20mA
Backlight High
Reset Totalizer NO
Negative Totals NO
Reverse Flow NO
Cal Constant 1.000
}
--Configuration-----
Doppler 1.10
Logger 1.12T
Relays 2
Analog Out 3
}
Utility Board 1.16.11
Sonar 1.05
--Channel Setup------
Type Round
Max Height 0.75ft
}
--Menu Selections----
Units / Mode
Calibration
Channel Setup
Relay Parameters
Data Logging
Special Functions
Simulation
}
OPTIONAL FEATURES
--24 hr log------Flow
Date Feb. 12/2010
Total 50138 USG
Average 34.82 USG/m
Maximum 52.20 USG/m
Max Time 11:08:00
Minimum 0.000 USG/m
Min Time 9:15:00
}
--24 hr log-----Level
Date Feb. 12/2010
Average 0.000ft
Maximum 0.000ft
Max Time 11:08:00
Minimum 0.000ft
Min Time 9:15:00
}
--24 hr log--Velocity
Date Feb. 12/2010
Average 0.000ft/s
Maximum 0.000ft/s
Max Time 11:08:00
Minimum 0.000ft/s
Min Time 9:15:00
}
--Simulation--------
Level 0.75ft
Velocity 10ft/s
Flow 1982.88USG/m
4-20mA A 20.00
4-20mA B 20.00
4-20mA C 20.00
Relays 1 2
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USG/min
Tot 20130.8 USG
Relays 12345 6
0.000
RUN
The main display shows the units selected from the Units/Modemenu, Flow
orVelocity rate being measured, TOTALIZER and RELAY states. The
UF
AV5000 will start-up with thisdisplay and will return to this screen after a timeout
if keys are not pressed in other menus.
--Message-----------
Data Log Logging
Log Used 0%
Sensor Good
Temperature 24C
MESSAGE
Press from the RUN display to view temperature measurement, status of the
data logger anderror/warning messages provided by the instrument. The word
Messagewill appear on the RUN display if error messages are being generated by
the instrument. Refer to the manual section Error/Warning Messages for a
description. Press to return to the main display.
--Status------------
Velocity 0.00ft/s
Level 0.00 ft
Tot 0.000USG
Signal Cutoff 5%
Signal Strength 0%
EC 0%
Relay s12345 6
STATUS
Press from the RUN display to view instrument status.
Velocity Will be displayed in ft/secorm/sec.
Level Is displayed in the selected units.
TotDisplays the current totalizer reading.
Signal Cutoff Adjust the setting in percent to suppress flow readings
at zero flow when fluid swirling or pipe vibration may
cause the instrument to continue reading. Example:
Signal Cutoffat 5% will force the display and outputs to
zero when signal strength drops below 5%.
Signal Strength Displays percentageof signal being received by
theultrasonic sensor.
EC Displays level measurement Echo Confidence
Relays 1 2 3 4 5 6 Energized relays will display with reversed font eg:

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--24 hr log------Flow
Date Feb. 12/2010
Total 50138 USG
Average 34.82 USG/m
Maximum 52.20 USG/m
Max Time 11:08:00
Minimum 0.000 USG/m
Min Time 9:15:00
}
24 HR LOG (Data Logging option only)
Press §from the RUN display to view a formatted flow report from instruments
with a built-in data logger. Press §to pan through Level, Velocityand
Flowsummaries. Press ªto scroll down one day or repeatedly to scroll to a
specific date. Up to 365 days can be stored. Newest date will overwrite the oldest.
Press 9to return to the main display.
--Password----------
Password 0000
PASSWORD
The Password (a number from 0000 to 9999) prevents unauthorized access to the
Calibration menu.
From the Run display press ¨to get to Password. Factory default password is
0000 and if it has not been changed press 9to proceed to the Menu
Selectionsscreen.
If a password is required, press ¨to place the cursor under the firstdigit and ªor
©to set the number, then ¨to the second digit, etc. Press ¨or 9to proceed to
theMenu Selectionsscreen.
A new password can be stored by going to Special Functions/New Password.

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--Units/Mode--------
Mode Flow
Linear in
Volume USG
Time min
}
--Units/Mode--------
Mode Flow
Linear i
ft
m
mm
}n
--Units/Mode--------
Volume US
ft3
bbl
L
m3
IMG
IG
USMG
}G
--Units/Mode--------
Mode Flow
Linear in
Volume USG
Time se
day
hr
min
}c
UNITS/MODE
From `Modepress the ¨and then the ©or ªto select Flowor Velocity. Flow
mode displays the flow rate in engineering units (e.g. gpm, litres/sec, etc.) Press
the 9to store your selection then the ªto the next menu item.
From `Linear press the ¨key and then the ©or ªto select your units
ofmeasurement. Press the 9to store your selection.
Press the ªkey to move the `symbol to each subsequent menu item and the 9to
save your selections.
Note: the volume selection "bbl" denotes U.S. barrels.
`Temperature press¨then ©ª to select CorF.
Press §or 9to return to the Menu Selections screen.
--Units/Mode--------
Mode Flow
Linear in
Volume USG
Time min
Temperature C
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CALIBRATION
Press ªto Calibration and ¨to enter. Use ªor ©to position `before each menu
item and ¨to enter. When settings are completed press 9to store and return to
the Calibration menu.
20mA Flo
[5V Flo]
Press ¨and enter the flow rate value for 20mA.
Note: Analogue output can be selected as 4-20mA or 0-5V in Special Functions.
4mA Flo
[0V Flo]
Press ¨and enter the flow rate value for 4mA.
20mA Vel
[5V Vel]
Press ¨and enter the velocity value for 20mA.
4mA Vel
[0V Vel]
Press ¨and enter the velocity value for 4mA.
20mA Level
[5V Level]
Optional for QZ02L-A type transducer. Press ¨and enter the
level value for 20mA.
4mA Level
[0V Level]
Optional for QZ02L-A type transducer. Press ¨and enter the
level value for 4mA.
MaxRg Only for PZ12LP/QZ02L-B type transducer. Press ¨and enter
the zero water level (distance from the PZ12-LP sensor to the
zero water level).
MinRg Only for PZ12LP/QZ02L-B type transducer. Press ¨and enter
the max level (distance from the PZ12-LP sensor to the max
water level).
Min Vel Press ¨and enter a minimum velocity cutoff. Forward and
reverse velocities less than Min Velwill be forced to zero.
--Calibration-------
}
20mA Flo 10.000ft /s³
4mA Flo 0.000ft /s
20mA Vel 10.000ft/s
4mA Vel 0.000ft/s
20mA Level 12.000ft
4mA Level 0.000ft
Min Vel 0.000ft/s
Min Level 0.083ft
Lvl Offset 0.000ft
Damping 10%
LOE Time 30sec
³
Min Level Optional for QZ02L-A type transducer. Press ¨and enter a
minimum level cutoff. Level reading less than Min Level will
be forced to zero.

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Lvl Offset Optional for QZ02L-A type transducer. Press ¨and enter an
offset to level measurement. Set to 0.00 when sensor mounted
on floor of channel. When sensor is mounted above the floor
of the channel enter the distance between channel floor and
bottom of sensor.
Note: 4mA is not affected by Lvl Offset settings. 4mA is the
bottom of the channel or pipe.
SENSOR
END VIEW
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
SENSOR
U-SHAPE STAINLESS STEEL
18 GA. RECOMMENDED
HEIGHT AS REQUIRED
USE THE MB-QZ
STAINLESS STEEL
MOUNTING BRACKET
(SUPPLIED)
SENSOR ELEVATED
ABOVE FLOOR OF
PIPE OR CHANNEL
LEVEL
SENSOR
Damping Increase damping to stabilize readings under turbulent flow
readings or to reject spurious level readings. Decrease for
faster response to changes in flow.
LOE Time Press ¨and enter the number of seconds allowed without
receiving an echo before the UF AV5000 displays ECHO
LOSS, and Control relays change state as calibrated under
Relay Parameters.
Press 9from the Calibrationdisplay to return to Menu Selections.

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--Channel Setup------
Type Round
Max Height 0.75ft
}
CHANNEL SETUP
Round SelectRoundfor open pipes. SetMax Height to the inner diameter
of the pipe.
Rectangle Select Rectangle for rectangular channels. Enter the channel
width.
Trapezoid Select Trapezoidfor trapezoidal shaped channels. Specify the
Width and Slope of the channel as shown in the following
illustration.
Egg Select Egg for Egg shaped channels. Enter the Max Heightof the
channel.
R
3R
R/2
2R
HEIGHT
=3R
TRAPEZOIDAL
CHANNEL
y
WIDTH
x
SLOPE = x
y

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--Custom Channel-----
Type Custom
Reset Data No
Max Height 0.75 ft
Division 0.05 ft
Increment # 0
Width 0.000 ft
Level 0.000 ft
}
CUSTOM CHANNELS
Reset Data Old data MUST be removedbefore enteringdata for a new
channel. Press ¨then press ©to Yesand press 9to clear old
data.
Max Height Enter the maximum height of the channel.
Division Divide the maximum height into equal increments (maximum
of 40) and enter this division value (example 1”, 1 cm etc.)
Increment # Enter the increment number if you want to edit aprevious
entry or to skip entering widths for some levels (Note: The
custom channel will interpolate widths between entry points).
Width Enter the measured width of the channel at the level shown
(Note: To enter 0 width you must press ¨and then 9to store
a 0 width data point).
Level Displays the level of the channel for each increment and width
entry.
Note:
Custom channel data in equal width increments with variable height
measurements must be converted to the format shown above using the “Channel
Data Translator” PC software.
MAX
HEIGHT
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
WIDTH
INCREMENT #DIVISION
LEVEL

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--Relay Parameters--
Relay 1
Function Flow
On 1000 USG
Off 0.000 USG
}
RELAY PARAMETERS
Relay Press ¨and ªor ©to select a relay (2 relays are standard, 4
additional are optional).
Function Press ªor ©to selectOff,Pulse, Flow, Velocityor Level.
Flow OnPosition the cursor under the numerals and press ªor ©to
set digits to the relay On set point.
Off set digits to theOff set point.
Pulse Press ªand set digits to the flow volume per relay pulse. Use
this feature for remote samplers, chlorinators or totalizers.
Minimum time between pulses is 2.25 seconds and pulse
duration is 350 milliseconds.
Return toRelayand enter settings for each relay.
VelocityOn Position the cursor under the numerals and press ªor ©to set
digits to the relayOn set point.
Off set digits to the Offset point.
LevelOn Position the cursor under the numerals and press ªor ©to set
digits to the relay Onset point.
Offset digits to the Off set point.
LOE mode Specify the state of the relay for loss of echo
condition: Off, Onor Hold.
Press 9to return toMenu Selections

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--Special Functions-
Language English
Analog Out 4-20mA
Backlight High
Reset Totalizer NO
Negative Totals NO
Reverse Flow NO
Cal Constant 1.000
}
--Special Functions-
Language English
Backlight Hig
Medium
Low
Key Hi/Lo
Key High
Key Med
Key Low
Off
}h
DATA LOGGING (OPTIONAL)
Refer to Options section of this manual.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Language Select English, Frenchor Spanish
Analog Out Select 4-20mAor0-5V mode for the analog output.
Backlight Select High, Medium orLow for continuous backlight.
Select KeyHi/Lo for high backlight (for 1 minute) after a
keypress and then Lo backlight until a key is pressed
again.
SelectKeyHigh,MedorLowfor backlight after a keypress
and then backlight off until a key is pressed again.
Reset Totalizer Press ¨and select Yes to erase and restart the totalizer
at zero.
Negative Totals Select Yesto have reverse flow readings deducted from
the totalizer. SelectNo to totalize forward flow only and
ignore reverse flow.
Reverse Flow Select Yesto invert the sign of the flow measurement.
Cal Constant Scales the velocity reading. Set to 1.000 for QZ02L
transducer.
Restore Defaults Select Yes and press 9to erase all user settings and
return the instrument to factory default settings.
New Password Select any number from0000 to9999 and press 9.
Default setting of 0000 will allow direct access to the
calibration menus. Setting of any password greater than
0000 will require the password to be entered to access
the calibration menus.
Press 9to return to Menu Selections.

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--Simulation--------
Level 0.75ft
Velocity 10ft/s
Flow 1982.88USG/m
4-20mA A 20.00
4-20mA B 20.00
4-20mA C 20.00
Relays 1 2
}
SIMULATION
Simulate a level reading and a velocity reading (Press ¨to change value
and9to store).
Review the resulting Flow reading, the three analog outputs (A: Flow, B:
Velocity, C: Level) and the relay states. Note: Outputs will follow the
displayed values.
Exercises the 4-20mA output, digital display and control relays (does not
affect the totalizer or optional data logger).
Press the 9to terminate simulation and return to the Menu Selections screen.

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INSTALLATION - SENSOR LOCATION
1. Choose a sensor mounting location where silt or deposits are least likely to accumulate.
2. For best results flow should be evenly distributed across the channel and relatively free of turbulence.
(The UF AV5000 is very effective at averaging level and velocity readings in turbulent conditions, but
best accuracy and response time is achieved with evenly distributed flow.)
3. Avoid vertical drops, obstructions or elbows immediately up and downstream from the sensor. Locate
the QZ02L sensor at least 10 times maximum Head (level) and 10 times the channel width from these
flow disturbances.
QZ02L VELOCITY-LEVEL SENSOR MOUNTING
Mount the QZ02L sensor with the
stainless steel bracket and hardware
supplied. Ensure that the sensor is
parallel to the water surface (check with
a level). Mount with the tapered end of
the sensor pointing upstream and the
sensor cable pointing downstream.
Clip or tie wrap the sensor cable securely
to the pipe or channel wall.
Note: The mounting bracket is designed
to release the sensor if weeds or rags are
caught by the sensor.
FASTEN SENSOR
CABLE TO PIPE OR
CHANNEL WITH
METAL CLIPS OR
TIE WRAPS
SENSOR
END VIEW
MB-QZ
MOUNTING
BRACKET
TOP VIEW
FLOW
SIDE VIEW
FASTEN MOUNTING
BRACKET WITH A
SET SCREW
INSERT SENSOR INTO
MOUNTING BRACKET
QZ02L
VELOCITY/LEVEL SENSOR
FLOW
LEVEL
SENSOR

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GOOD BAD
SENSOR
END VIEW
SENSOR
END VIEW
SENSOR
END VIEW
SENSOR
END VIEW
SENSOR
SENSOR
SENSOR
FLOW
SENSOR
FLOW

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OPTIONAL PIPE BAND MOUNTING WITH QZ02L SENSOR
Install the stainless steel pipe band with the sensor mounting
bracket at the invert (bottom) of the pipe. Ensure that the
sensor bracket is parallel to the water surface (check with a
level). Mount so the tapered end of the sensor will point
upstream and the sensor cable will point downstream. (Turn
the ¼” adjustment nut clockwise to expand the bracket and secure to the pipe wall by friction fit.)
Insert the sensor into the mounting bracket and tie-wrap the sensor cable securely to the pipe band using
the holes provided.
OPTIONAL QZ02L-DP VELOCITY SENSOR MOUNTING
Mount the velocity sensor at or near the bottom of the channel or pipe in a position where it will be
continuously submerged. The QZ02L-DP velocity sensor does not have to be parallel to the water
surface. Position where silt or solids will not build-up on the sensor.
DETAIL
BAND ADJUSTMENT
JACK
VSJPIPEMOUNTING BAND
BAND
ADJUSTMENT JACK
SENSORMOUNTING
BRACKET