Sierra InnovaSonic 205i User manual

InnovaSonic®205i
General Purpose
Ultrasonic Liquid Flow Meter
Instruction Manual
Version IM-205i, Rev. O, April 2017

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Important Customer Notice
Thank you for choosing the InnovaSonic®Model 205i Dedicated & Energy BTU Transit-Time Ultrasonic Flow Meter with SLSI
CMOS and low-voltage wide-pulse sending technology. This manual contains important information about your meter. Before
installing and operating this flow meter, please read this manual carefully and follow its instructions.
✓Sierra has verified the conformity between the contents in this manual and the hardware and software described.
However, errors may still exist. We regularly review the materials covered in this manual and correct errors with revisions.
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WARNING
“Warning” statement appears with information that is important to protect people and
equipment from damage. Pay very close attention to all warnings that apply to your
application. Failure to comply with these instructions may damage the meter and
personal injury.
ATTENTION
“Attention” statements in this manual indicate that failure to comply with stated instructions
may result in damage to the meter or faulty operation of the flow meter.
NOTE
“Note” indicates that ignoring the relevant requirements or precautions may result in flow
meter damage or malfunction.

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Product Components
Inspection should be made before installing the InnovaSonic 205i. Check to see if the spare parts are in
accordance with the packing list. Make sure that there is no damage to the enclosure due to a loose screw or loose
wire, or other damage that may have occurred during transportation. Any questions, please contact your
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Content
1. Transmitter Installation and Connect........................................................7
1.1. Inspection Prior to Transmitter Installation.................................................................................................. 7
1.2. Power Supply Connecting........................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 Direct Mount Method.......................................................................................................................................7
1.2.2 Connecting the Wiring ....................................................................................................................................8
1.3. Powering On ............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4. Keypad Functions....................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4.1 Quick Access Key Operation....................................................................................................................... 9
1.4.2 Dual-Function Keypad Operation .............................................................................................................. 10
1.5. Keypad Operation ......................................................................................................................................11
1.6. Flow Meter Window Descriptions .............................................................................................................. 10
2. Pipe Parameter Entry Shortcuts ..............................................................11
3. Measurement Site Selection ......................................................................13
4. Transducer Installation .............................................................................14
4.1. Installing the Transducers......................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Transducer Spacing ......................................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Transducer Mounting Methods......................................................................................................................14
4.1.3 V Method.......................................................................................................................................................14
4.1.4 Z Method.......................................................................................................................................................15
4.1.5 N Method (not commonly used).....................................................................................................................15
4.2. Transducer Mounting Inspection............................................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Signal Strength .............................................................................................................................................15
4.2.2 Signal Quality (Q value).................................................................................................................................16
4.2.3 Total Time and Delta Time .............................................................................................................................16
4.2.4 Transit Time Ratio .........................................................................................................................................16
5. Operating Instructions ..............................................................................18
5.1. System Normal Identification .................................................................................................................... 18
5.2. Zero Set Calibration .................................................................................................................................. 18
5.3. Scale Factor.............................................................................................................................................. 18
5.4. System Lock (Unlock) ............................................................................................................................... 19
5.5. 4~20mA Current Loop Verification............................................................................................................. 19
5.6. Frequency Output ..................................................................................................................................... 19
5.7. Totalizer Pulse Output............................................................................................................................... 20
5.8. Alarm Programming.................................................................................................................................. 20
5.9. Batch Controller........................................................................................................................................ 21
5.10. Analog Output Calibration......................................................................................................................... 21