Teledyne TIENet 360 LaserFlow Ex Operating instructions

TIENet®360 LaserFlow Ex®
Velocity Sensor
Installation and Operation Guide
Part #69-4363-085
Copyright © 2019. All rights reserved, Teledyne ISCO
Released March 2019

Foreword
This instruction manual is designed to help you gain a thorough understanding of the operation of
the equipment. Teledyne ISCO recommends that you read this manual completely before placing
the equipment in service.
Although Teledyne ISCO designs reliability into all equipment, there is always the possibility of a
malfunction. This manual may help in diagnosing and repairing the malfunction.
If a problem persists, call or e-mail Teledyne ISCO technical support for assistance. Simple
difficulties can often be diagnosed over the phone. For faster service, please have your serial
number ready.
If it is necessary to return the equipment to the factory for service, please follow the shipping
instructions provided by technical support, including the use of the Return Material
Authorization (RMA) specified. Be sure to include a note describing the malfunction. This will
aid in the prompt repair and return of the equipment.
Teledyne ISCO welcomes suggestions that would improve the information presented in this
manual or enhance the operation of the equipment itself.
Teledyne ISCO is continually improving its products and reserves the right to change
product specifications, replacement parts, schematics, and instructions without notice.
Contact Information
Customer Service
Phone: [phone] (USA, Canada, Mexico)
[phone] (Outside North America)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
Phone: Toll Free [phone] (Samplers and flowmeters)
Email: [email protected]
Return equipment to: 4700 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE 68504-1398
Other Correspondence
Mail to: P.O. Box 82531, Lincoln, NE 68501-2531
Email: [email protected]
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.

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TIENet™ 360 LaserFlow Ex ™ Velocity Sensor
Safety
General Warnings
WARNING
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Wavelength: 655 nm
Maximum Power: 5 mW
Before installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, it is
imperative that all hazards and preventive measures are fully
understood. While specific hazards may vary according to
location and application, take heed of the following general
warnings:
WARNING
Avoid hazardous practices! If you use this instrument in
any way not specified in this manual, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.

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DANGER
The LaserFlow Ex MUST be installed in
accordance with control drawing, in Figure 2-1
thru Figure 2-3 in this manual, and in accordance
with the requirements of the authority that has
jurisdiction for the installation of equipment in
hazardous areas at your specific installation site.
The certified control drawing details the only
approved method of installing the LaserFlow Ex.
Where specific ISCO part numbers appear, they
represent the only approved equipment certified
to be used with the LaserFlow Ex. Any equipment
substitutions or installations not specifically
detailed on the control drawing will automatically
void the intrinsically safe certification of the
LaserFlow Ex and could result in fire or
explosion!
Hazard Severity Levels This manual applies Hazard Severity Levels to the safety alerts,
These three levels are described in the sample alerts below.
CAUTION
Cautions identify a potential hazard, which if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. This category can also warn
you of unsafe practices, or conditions that may cause property
damage.
WARNING
Warnings identify a potentially hazardous condition, which
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER – limited to the most extreme situations
to identify an imminent hazard, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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Hazard Symbols The equipment and this manual use symbols used to warn of
hazards. The symbols are explained below.
Hazard Symbols
Warnings and Cautions
The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of
important instructions in the instrument’s technical reference manual.
The lightning flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alert-
ing you of “dangerous voltage” inside the product.
Symboles de sécurité
Ce symbole signale l’existence d’instructions importantes relatives au
produit dans ce manuel.
Ce symbole signale la présence d’un danger d’électocution.
Warnungen und Vorsichtshinweise
Das Ausrufezeichen in Dreieck ist ein Warnzeichen, das Sie darauf
aufmerksam macht, daß wichtige Anleitungen zu diesem Handbuch
gehören.
Der gepfeilte Blitz im Dreieck ist ein Warnzeichen, das Sei vor “gefährlichen
Spannungen” im Inneren des Produkts warnt.
Advertencias y Precauciones
Esta señal le advierte sobre la importancia de las instrucciones del manual
que acompañan a este producto.
Esta señal alerta sobre la presencia de alto voltaje en el interior del
producto.

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TIENet™ 360 LaserFlow Ex™
Velocity Sensor
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction
1.1 LaserFlow Ex.......................................................1-1
1.2 Design of
LaserFlow Ex ......................................................1-2
1.2.1 Measurement Technology .......................................1-2
1.2.2 Cabling ......................................................1-2
1.3 Operation ..........................................................1-2
1.4 Technical Specifications ..............................................1-3
1.5 Accessories .........................................................1-5
1.5.1 Ordering Information ..........................................1-5
1.6 Unpacking Instructions ..............................................1-6
1.6.1 Protective Window Cap .........................................1-6
Section 2 Preparation and Installation
2.1 Safety .............................................................2-1
2.1.1 Site Conditions ................................................2-1
2.1.2 Installation in Hazardous Locations ...............................2-2
2.1.3 Important Information Regarding “X” Marking .....................2-2
2.1.4 Electrical Requirements ........................................2-3
2.1.5 Ambient Environment ..........................................2-3
2.2 Sensor Installation Considerations .....................................2-6
2.2.1 Ultrasonic Beam Angle .........................................2-6
2.2.2 High Water Levels .............................................2-6
2.2.3 Submersion and Fouling ........................................2-6
2.2.4 Humidity ....................................................2-7
2.2.5 Surface ......................................................2-7
2.2.6 Temperature ..................................................2-7
2.2.7 Waves .......................................................2-7
2.2.8 Wind ........................................................2-7
2.3 Installation Checklist ................................................2-7
2.4 Connecting the Cable ................................................2-7
2.4.1 Cable Connection: TIENet Barrier ................................2-7
2.4.2 Cable Connection: Signature Flowmeter ...........................2-8
2.4.3 Remote Ultrasonic Cable Connection:
310 Ultrasonic Sensor .........................................2-13
2.5 Sensor Installation Tools and Requirements.............................2-14
2.5.1 Tools Required ...............................................2-14
2.5.2 Sensor and Mounting Equipment Dimensions .....................2-14
2.5.3 Sensor Positioning and Requirements ............................2-16
2.6 Wall Mounting Kit..................................................2-18
2.6.1 Wall Mount Installation .......................................2-19
2.7 Optional Sunshade .................................................2-23
2.8 Remote TIENet™ Model 310 Ultrasonic Level Sensor .....................2-24

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Section 3 Setup with Signature® flowmeter
3.1 Configuring the System ..............................................3-1
3.1.1 Updating the Device List ........................................3-1
3.2 Measurement Setup .................................................3-4
3.2.1 360 Level ....................................................3-5
3.2.2 360 Velocity ..................................................3-5
3.2.3 LaserFlow Ex Velocity Advanced Settings ..........................3-5
3.3 360 Velocity Grid....................................................3-9
3.4 Sensor Positioning and Adjustment ....................................3-10
3.4.1 Centering the LaserFlow Ex Sensor ..............................3-10
3.4.2 Laser Velocity Measurement Point Selection .......................3-10
3.4.3 Ultrasonic Level Adjustment ...................................3-11
3.5 Contact Teledyne ISCO..............................................3-12
Section 4 Setup with 2160 LaserFlow Module
4.1 Activating Connected Sensors .........................................4-1
4.2 Measurement Display and Settings .....................................4-3
4.2.1 360 Level ....................................................4-5
4.2.2 360 Velocity ..................................................4-7
4.2.3 Advanced Settings .............................................4-8
4.3 Sensor Positioning and Adjustment ....................................4-14
4.3.1 Centering the LaserFlow Ex Sensor ..............................4-14
4.3.2 Laser Velocity Measurement Point Selection .......................4-15
Section 5 Maintenance and Optional Kits
5.1 Maintenance .......................................................5-1
5.2 Firmware Updates ..................................................5-2
5.2.1 With Signature flowmeter .......................................5-2
5.2.2 With 2160 LaserFlow Module ....................................5-2
5.3 Cleaning the Sensor Housing ..........................................5-2
5.4 Accessing the LaserFlow Ex’s Nose Piece ................................5-2
5.4.1 Removing the Nose Piece ........................................5-3
5.4.2 Replacing the Nose Piece ........................................5-4
5.5 Velocity Readings and the Laser Window ................................5-5
5.6 Cleaning the Laser Window ...........................................5-5
5.7 Installing the Remote TIENet™ 310 Ultrasonic Level Sensor................5-6
Appendix A Replacement Parts
A.1 Replacement Parts Diagrams and Listings...............................A-1
A.2 LaserFlow Ex Sensor ................................................A-2
A.3 Wall Mounting Hardware ............................................A-4
A.4 Replacement Sensors ................................................A-6
A.5 Sensor Accessories ..................................................A-6
Appendix B Installation Checklist
B.1 Introduction .......................................................B-1
B.2 Equipment and Recommended Tools....................................B-2
B.3 Site Information ....................................................B-2
B.4 Recommended Essential Parameters ...................................B-5
B.5 Site Conditions .....................................................B-5
B.6 Sensor Positioning ..................................................B-8