Pulsar Flow Monitor User manual

Flow Monitor
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FLOW MONITOR (SECOND EDITION REV 4)
February 2020
Part Number M-560-A-002-4P
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will either exchange or repair any part of this product returned to Pulsar Process Measurement
Limited if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship, subject to the defect not being due to
unfair wear and tear, misuse, modification or alteration, accident, misapplication or negligence.
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and shall have no liability in respect of any loss, injury or damage whatsoever arising out of the
application or use of any product or circuit described herein. Every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy of this documentation, but Pulsar Process Measurement Limited cannot be held liable for
any errors.
Pulsar Process Measurement Limited operates a policy of constant development and improvement and
reserves the right to amend technical details as necessary. The Flow Monitor shown on the cover of
this manual is used for illustrative purposes only and may not be representative of the actual Flow
Monitor supplied.
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support using the information below:
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Pulsar Process Measurement Ltd.
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About this Manual........................................................................................................................................... 1
About the Flow Monitor.................................................................................................................................2
Product Specification.......................................................................................................................................3
EU Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................................4
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Unpacking........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Power Supply Requirements...........................................................................................................................5
Location...........................................................................................................................................................5
Dimensions......................................................................................................................................................6
Cable Entry..............................................................................................................................................7
Terminal Connection Detail....................................................................................................................8
Terminal Connections.....................................................................................................................................9
AC and Fuse Location...................................................................................................................................10
Preparation for Operation..............................................................................................................................10
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................10
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Operating the Controls..................................................................................................................................12
Display...................................................................................................................................................12
Keypad...........................................................................................................................................................13
Run Mode......................................................................................................................................................15
LED’s.....................................................................................................................................................15
Program Mode...............................................................................................................................................16
How to Access Program Mode.............................................................................................................16
Test Mode......................................................................................................................................................18
Using the RS232 Serial Interface..................................................................................................................19
Parameter Defaults........................................................................................................................................19
Factory Defaults.....................................................................................................................................19
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Menu System Diagrams................................................................................................................................21
Top Level Menu....................................................................................................................................21
Application Menu..................................................................................................................................22
RelaysMenu..........................................................................................................................................23
Display Menu ........................................................................................................................................24
mA Output Menu ..................................................................................................................................25
Totaliser Menu.......................................................................................................................................25
System Menu.........................................................................................................................................26
Test Menu ..............................................................................................................................................27
Application Parameters.................................................................................................................................28
Operation................................................................................................................................................28
Device Comms......................................................................................................................................31
Relay Parameters...........................................................................................................................................33
Relay Type.............................................................................................................................................33
Alarms....................................................................................................................................................34
Control....................................................................................................................................................37
Totaliser..................................................................................................................................................38
Common Parameters.............................................................................................................................38
Display Parameters........................................................................................................................................39
Options...................................................................................................................................................39
Failsafe...................................................................................................................................................40
Auxiliary................................................................................................................................................41
mA Output Parameters..................................................................................................................................41
Range.....................................................................................................................................................41
Operation................................................................................................................................................42

Setpoint..................................................................................................................................................42
Limits..................................................................................................................................................... 42
Trim.......................................................................................................................................................43
Failsafe...................................................................................................................................................43
Totaliser Parameters......................................................................................................................................44
Setup.......................................................................................................................................................44
Totalisers................................................................................................................................................45
Tot. Audit...............................................................................................................................................45
System Parameters........................................................................................................................................46
Passcode.................................................................................................................................................46
System Information............................................................................................................................... 46
Date & Time.......................................................................................................................................... 47
Daylight Saving Time........................................................................................................................... 47
Test Parameters.............................................................................................................................................51
Simulation..............................................................................................................................................51
Hardware................................................................................................................................................ 52
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Pulsar Flow Monitor System. This
quality system has been developed over many years and represents the latest
in high technology ultrasonic flow and velocity measurement and control.
It has been designed to give you years of trouble free performance, and a
few minutes spent reading this operating manual will ensure that your
installation is as simple as possible.
About this Manual
It is important that this manual is referred to for correct installation and
operation.
There are various parts of the manual that offer additional help or
information as shown.
Tips Tip
At various parts of
this manual you will
find tips to help you.
Additional Information
Additional Information
At various parts of the manual, you will find sections
like this that explain specific things in more detail.
References
See Also
References to other parts of the manual

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About the Flow Monitor
The Pulsar Flow Monitor has been designed to provide a simple interface to
the Pulsar Flow Pulse Sensor.
Housed in an IP67 enclosure the product is ideally suited to applications
where velocity monitoring, reporting or control is required.
The controller is very easy to use and may be quickly and simply setup via
the on-board keypad and display.
The Flow Monitor is designed to provide you with highly reliable
measurement in a robust and functional package that is easy to use and low
in cost.

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Product Specification
Wall Mount
Outside dimensions 130 x 150 x 63.5 mm
Weight Nominal 0.65 kg
Enclosure material/description ABS base with Polycarbonate lid,
flammability rating UL94HB
Cable entry detail underside fitted with 3 x M20, nylon cable
glands suitable for 6 –12mm cable
Sensor cable extensions 5-core screened
Maximum separation 500 m
IP Rating IP66/67
Max. & min. temperature (electronics) -20 ºC to +50 ºC
CE approval See EU Declaration of Conformity
Max. range 6 m/s
Min. range 0.3 m/s
Analogue output Isolated active output (passive output
optional) of 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA into 1K

(user programmable and adjustable) 0.1%
resolution
Display 2 x 12 alpha numeric
Serial Port RS232 for programming and data extraction
Volt free contacts, number and rating 2 form "C" (SPDT) rated at 2A at 240V AC
On-board programming (standard) By integral keypad
Programming security Via passcode (user selectable and
adjustable)
Programmed data integrity Via non-volatile RAM
Power supply 85 –264V ac 50/60 Hz,
DC 22 - 28V
10W maximum power (typically 8W)
Mains Fuse 2A ‘T’ 20mm
DC Fuse Self Resetting Type
Pulsar Process Measurement Limited operates a policy of constant development and
improvement and reserve the right to amend technical details as necessary.

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EU Declaration of Conformity