Siemens OCM III User manual

Instruction Manual November 2005
OCM III
open channel

© Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. 2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
ABOUT THIS ...
About This Manual 7
About the OCM-3 7
SPECIFICATIONS 9
Programmer 10
Transducer 11
Temperature Sensor 11
Cabling 11
Communication Software 11
INSTALLATION
Installing the OCM-3 13
Outline and Mounting 13
OCM-3 Layout 14
System Diagram 15
Installing the Transducer 16
Installing the Temperature Sensor 16
mA Output 17
Relays 17
Synchronization 18
Power Connections 19
Installing the Memory Back-up Battery 20
Communicating Via Computer 20
Installing the Programmer 20
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START UP
General 21
Keypad 21
Legend 22
Initial Start Up 22
Fundamental Checks 25
OPERATION
Memory 27
Security 27
Units 27
Flow Calculation 28
Display 28
Damping 29
Relays 30
mA Output 30
Fail-Safe 31
Flow rate and Totalizing 31
Logging 32
Blanking 34
Temperature 34
Time and Date 34
Emulation Mode 35
Reset 35
Flow Velocity Input 36
Auxiliary Head Input 36
DC Output 37
Diagnostic Aids 37
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‘D’ PARAMETER LISTING 39
‘F’ PARAMETER LISTING 41
‘P’ PARAMETER LISTING 43
‘U’ PARAMETERS FOR P3 PRIMARY ELEMENT 51
Simple Exponential Devices, P3 = 0 53
BS-3680 Rectangular Flume, P3 = 1 58
BS-3680 Round Nose Horizontal Crest Weir, P3 = 2 60
BS-3680 Trapezoidal Flume, P3 = 3 62
BS-3680 U - Flume, P3 = 4 64
BS-3680 Finite Crest Weir, P3 = 5 66
BS-3680 Thin Plate Rectangular Weir, P3 = 6 68
BS-3680 Thin Plate V-Notch Weir, P3 = 7 70
Rectangular Weir (Contracted), P3 = 8 72
Round Pipe, P3 = 9 74
Palmer-Bowlus Flume, P3 = 10 76
H - Flume, P3 = 11 78
Universal Head vs. Flow, P3 =12 80
Rectangular Area x Velocity, P3 = 13 82
Trapezoidal Area x Velocity, P3 =14 84
Modified Trapezoidal Area x Velocity, P3 = 15 86
U Channel Area x Velocity, P3 = 16 88
Circular Area x Velocity, P3 = 17 90
Gull-Wing Area x Velocity, P3 = 18 92
Egg-Shaped Area x Velocity, P3 =19 94
Universal Area x Velocity, P3 = 20 96
APPENDICES
Maintenance 99
Error Codes 100
Communications 101
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ABOUT THIS ...
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Although the OCM-3 is very ‘approachable’ due its dialogue capabilities and intuitive
operation, the user should be familiar with this manual. This manual provides the user
with the necessary information required to install, start up and operate the OCM-3.
As the OCM-3 prompts the user with specific messages in a step-by-step fashion
during programming, the Start Up section serves essentially to compliment the
OCM-3. Start Up provides the user with instructions on the use of the programmer
and an overview of the programming requirements.
The ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘P’ and ‘U’ parameters listed in the Parameters section provide a quick
reference of the available programming and display parameters and their options. The
‘U’ parameter listing also provides mathematical and graphical details as a reference
to assist the user in programming the OCM-3 to the primary element being used. The
user is urged to rely on the manufacturer’s specification for obtaining and identifying
the primary element to which the OCM-3 is being applied.
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ABOUT THE OCM-3
The OCM-3 is to be used only in the manner
outlined in this instruction manual.
The Milltronics OCM-3, Open Channel Meter, is an electronic instrument designed to
measure flow in open channels. It is housed in a polycarbonate enclosure and comes
with a removable programmer. As a system, it is used in conjunction with a remote
ultrasonic transducer (or auxiliary head measurement device) and a temperature
sensor.
The OCM-3 transmits a pulse signal to the transducer which is then emitted as
ultrasonic pulses. The pulses echo off the water surface and are then sensed by the
transducer. The time for a pulse to echo back from the water surface is temperature
compensated and converted into a measurement of head.
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The OCM-3 converts the head measurement into flow rate, but also provides a
velocity sensor input for applications where a flow velocity measurement is required to
perform the flow calculation. The flow rate is totalized and stored in a comprehensive
data log to provide detailed flow analysis.
Programming of the OCM-3 allows the operator to select the flow calculation specific
to the primary measuring device (flume, weir or pipe). Special emphasis has been
placed on providing the most accurate flow calculations possible. To this end, specific
routines have been written to comply with the British Standards Institute’s
Specifications BS-3680. These routines calculate correction factors taking into
account second order effects such as approach velocity and boundary layer. In the
event that flow measurement is not covered by one of the flow calculations provided,
the OCM-3 can be programmed for flow measurement using one of the universal
flow calculations.
The OCM-3 provides serial communication for remote programming, data log retrieval
and print out for devices such as computers, PLCs and printers. Milltronics provides a
standard utilities software package for OCM-3 programming, remote display and data
retrieval. However, the user is not limited to the software provided. The user can
develop his own software program to perform tasks suited to his specific needs.
The OCM-3 features:
✓multi field illuminated LCD, for ‘Flow and Total’ and ‘Relay Status’ display
✓0 or 4 to 20 mA output
✓three multipurpose relays, including remote totalization
✓1 to 24 months data log, subject to logging rate
✓extensive serial communication, including RS-232
✓removable infra-red programmer
✓AC and DC (bi-current) operation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power: » dc supply: » 9 to 30 V DC, 8 W max and / or
» ac supply: » 100/115/200/230 V ac ±15%, 50/60 Hz,
20 VA max
Environmental: » location » indoor /outdoor
» altitude: » 2000 m max
» ambient temperature » – 20 to 50 °C (–5 to 122 °F)
» relative humidity » suitable for outdoor (Type 4X/Nema 4X
IP65 enclosure)
» installation category » II
» pollution degree » 4
Memory
back-up: » 3 V lithium battery (NEDA 5003LC or equivalent)
» operating life 1 year
» ‘SuperCap’ capacitor for back-up
during battery replacement
Range: » 0.3 m min to 1.2 m max ( 1 to 4 ft)
0.6 m min to 3 m max (2 to 10 ft)
Resolution: » 0.2 mm (0.007")
Accuracy: » ±1 mm/m, calculated error less than 0.02%
Temperature
Compensation: » external sensor to compensate over
the operating range
Programming: » via supplied programmer and
communication link
Inputs: » velocity sensor and
auxiliary head » range: » 0 to 10 V dc
» resolution: » 2.7 mV
Outputs: » transducer drive: » 44 Khz, 400 Vpp pulses of 0.1 msec typical
duration at a 100 msec typical repetition rate.
» instrumentation: » range: 0-20 or 4-20 mA
» resolution: 5 uA
» maximum loading: 1 KΩ
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» isolation: 300 V ac continuous
» relays: » 3 alarm/control relays
» 1 form ’C’ SPDT contact per relay, rated at
5 A at 250 V ac non-inductive or 30 V dc
» dc output: » +24 V dc
» 20 mA average to 200 mA at 1/10 duty
cycle max
Communication: » RS-232 or ±20 mA bipolar current loop,300,
600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 baud
Data Logs: » variable rate on 1, 5, 15, 30 or 60 min or 24 hr
» 31 days minimum/2 years maximum
Display: » illuminated liquid crystal 5 x 7 dot matrix
display with 2 lines of 40 characters each
Enclosure: »Type 4X / NEMA 4X / IP65
» 209 mm W x 285 mm H x 92 mm D
(8.2" W x 11.2" H x 3.6" D)
» polycarbonate
Weight: » 2.3 Kg (5.1 lb)
Approvals: » CE *, FM, CSA NRTL/C
» MCERTS Class 1 open channel flow device with environment
operation limits at 35 °C (95 °F) at 93% relative humidity
SIRA MC 050058/01
PROGRAMMER
Enclosure: » general purpose
» 67 mm W x 100 mm H x 25 mm D
(2.6" W x 4" H x 1" D)
» ABS plastic
Operating Temperature: » –20 to 50 °C (–5 to 122 °F)
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