Aalborg Vortex Manuel d'utilisateur

Technical Data Sheet No.: VTX180002 Rev. DDate of Issue: September 2010US Patent No. 4,862,750OPERATING MANUALVortex Meter

5Note : Straight pipe length on the downstream side to be 5 pipe diameters minimum. *D = Pipe internal diameter.To ensure the high accuracy of flow me

95COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMANDARGUMENT 1 ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3 ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSE4-20mAAnalogOutputSettingsSets/Reads Analog Outputs

96COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMAND ARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4RESPONSEArgument 1 = RRead DL record in specified index.Retur

97COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMAND ARGUMENT 1 ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSENatural Gas AGA8 equationrelatedparameters Sets/Rea

98COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMAND ARGUMENT 1 ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSERSpec. Gravity G as ratioof molecular weight.(no un

99COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMAND ARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3 ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSERead EEPROMMemoryReads the value in the speci-fied

100UART Error Codes:1 - Not Supported Command or Back Door is not enabled.2 - Wrong # of Arguments.3 - Address is Out of Range (MR or MW commands).4 -

101Liquids Name IndexWater 0Ammonia 1Chlorine 2Oil 3Other Liquid 4GasesNatural Gas 0Steam 1Air 2Argon 3Ammonia

102APPENDIX C MECHANICAL DRAWINGSTRANSMITTER ASSEMBLYNO T/P OPTION

103ASSEMBLY DRAWINGMODEL: VXW / VXU

104OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR ENCLOSURE INTERNALGROUND TERMINAL-24VDC+24VDCPOWERSUPPLYRL1+24VDCDIGITAL OUTPUT #1RL2DIGITAL OUTPUT #2-24VDC+24VDC-24VD

63.5 OrientationFIGURE 4The flow meter uses piezo-electric sensing elements with no moving parts. Thiseliminates wear and allows for vertical or horiz

105123456METEROPTIONAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR HEADER ENCLOSURE INTERNALGROUND TERMINAL-24VDC+24VDCPOWERSUPPLYRL1+24VDCDIGITAL OUTPUT #1RL2DIGITAL OUTPUT #

106~123456METERCOM.S2S1COM.S2S1123456POWERSUPPLYREDBLACK110 VAC220 VACPOWERINPUTCONNECT CABLE SHIELD TO THEBUILDING PROTECTIVE EARTHGROUNDING CLAMP ME

107~123456POWERSUPPLYREDBLACK110 VACor 220 VACPOWERINPUTGROUNDING CLAMP METER BODY MUST BE GROUNDED TO THE BUILDING PROTECTIVE EARTH PROPERLYDIGITAL O

108VIEW FROM PRIMARY SIDEAPPENDIX ECIRCUIT DIAGRAMSPCVTX-CPU TOP SIDE

109VIEWED FROM PRIMARY SIDEPCVTX-CPU BOTTOM

110VIEWED FROM PRIMARY SIDEPCVTX-TERM BOTTOM

111VIEWED FROM PRIMARY SIDEPCVTX-TERM TOP

112WARRANTYAalborg7 Vortex Systems are warranted against parts and workmanship fora period of one year from the date of purchase. Calibrations are war

73.8 Installation ProcedureThe Vortex Wafer flow meter is a flangeless style meter. It is installed betweenpipe flanges using alignment rings through

84. ELECTRONICSWARNING!WIRING THE TRANSMITTER WITH THE POWER ON MAY RESULT ININTERNAL DAMAGE OR LOSS OF MEMORY! PLEASE MAKE ALL WIRING CONNECTIONS BEF

9(total 15872 records) with date and time stamp, extensive Diagnostic events logand register, and feature a password protected access to the process p

10Optically Isolated Flow Pulse Output: UCE @ 60Vdc, ICE @ 50 mA (Voltage –Isolation: 5000 Vrms).Flow Meter Input Power: 15 to 30 Vdc, 100 mV maxi

A) After inspection, the transmitter should be repacked into its originalpacking.B) Select a clean, dry place to store the meter.C) Avoid areas of

12CAUTION: Do not apply power voltage above 30Vdc. Doing so will cause Vortex meter damage or faulty operation.Make sure power is OFF when connecting

13This linear output signal by default represents 0-100% of the selected processvariable full scale range. User may adjust 4mA and 20 mA settings indi

144.5.4 Programmable optically isolated Flow Pulse Output Signal ConnectionsTerminal TB4 (pins 2 and 1):Terminal TB4 Pin 2 --------------- Plus (+) (

Aalborg7 is a registered trademark of Aalborg Instruments & Controls. NOTE: Aalborg7 reserves the right to change designs and dimensions at its so

154.5.5 Communication Parameters and ConnectionsThe digital interface operates via RS-232 (optional RS-485) and provides accessto applicable internal

16Figure 5.1: Vortex meter first Banner ScreenFigure 5.2: Vortex meter second Banner ScreenFigure 5.3: Vortex meter initial PI ScreenBased on flow met

17NOTE: Actual content of the LCD screen may vary depending on themodel.NOTE: For devices without Temperature and Pressure measurement hardware, the

18 Vol FlowTotal#1Mass FlowDensityVol FlowTotal#2Vol FlowTemp PressFa Stat.Ta Stat. Pa Stat.Total #1Total #2Flow VelocityDate/TimeVol FlowRMS1 RMS2M

195.2 Menu SequenceThe listing below gives a general overview of the standard top-level display menusequence when running firmware version A001. The E

20Top Level 1 Setup Menus Prog. Protectionon/offProg. Prot. Codeold/newSubmenu L1Flow Meter InfoSubmenuMeasuring UnitsSubmenu L1Alarm MenuSubmenu L1To

21Vol FlowTotal#1Mass FlowDensityPasswordStatusPasswordMenuSub menu L1Flow Meter InfoSub menu L1Measuring UnitsFull Scale Flow1000.0 L/minMeter Size0.

225.3 Parameter EntryThere are two methods of data entry: • Direct numerical number entry.• Tabular Input from a table menu.If menu with direct numeri

23Press ENTER key after entry of old PP-code.Now enter the new PP-code (0-255) and press ENTER key. The new PP-code isnow valid to turn off the progra

24 Sub menu L1Measuring UnitsMass Flow Unitskg/minTemper. Unitsdeg CPressure UnitsPSIDensity Unitsg/cm^3EntVol Flow Unitslitr/minFlow Units CondActual

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. GENERAL INFORMATION...1.1 General...

NOTE: Program the Measuring Units first because later menus may be based on the units selected.25Use the Measuring Units Menu to configure the flow me

5.3.4 Submenu L1 Alarm Menu5.3.4.1 Submenu L2 Flow AlarmVortex flow meter provides the user with a flexible alarm/warning system thatmonitors the Flui

27 Sub menu L2Pressure AlarmUp/DnPres Alarm ModeDisabledUp/DnLow Pres. Alarm10.0 PSIHigh Pres. Alarm90.0 PSIEntEnterEscSub menu L1Alarm MenuSub menu L

28b) Flow Alarm Conditions Tabular entryFlow Alarm can be assigned to Volumetric or Mass Flow reading.c) Low Flow Alarm Numerical entryThe limit of re

29optically isolated output is assigned to the Flow Alarm event, in some cases,the Flow Alarm Latch feature may be desirable.5.3.4.2 Submenu L2 Temper

c) High Temperature Alarm Numerical entryThe limit of required High Temperature Alarm value can be entered in currently active Temperature Engineerin

31corresponding values of high and low pressure alarm levels. Alarm action can beassigned with preset delay interval (0-3600seconds) to activate the o

325.3.5 Submenu L1 Totalizer Menu5.3.5.1 Submenu L2 Totalizer#1 and Totalizer#2 MenusVortex flow meter provides the user with two independent Progra

33Figure 5.9 Submenu L1 Totalizer Menu structure. Sub menu L2Pulse OutputUp/DnPulse Mode:DisabledUp/Dn[Unit]/Pulse60.00 LtrPulse On Time100 mSUp/DnUp/

The Totalizers reading can be reset by pressing ENTER button. A typical displaywith flow meter Totalizer#1 Reset screen is shown below.The next confor

5.3.4.3 Submenu L2 Pressure Alarm (*optional)...5.3.5 Submenu L1 Totalizer Menu...

35For example: Maximum flow rate = 1200 kg/min(1200 kg/min = 20 kg/sec)If unit per pulse is set to 1200 kg per pulse, the Optical Pulse Output will pu

365.3.6 Submenu L1 Output MenuFigure 5.10 Submenu L1 Output Menu structure Sub menu L2Optical OutputsUp/DnUp/DnEntEnterEscNumericalEntrySub menu L1Ou

375.3.6.1 Submenu L2 Analog 4-20mA MenusVortex Flow Meters are equipped with two channels programmable analog 4-20mA outputs. Each channel can be indi

38- Diagnostic: Output will be energized when any of the Diagnostic or System events are active- Manual On Control: Output will be energized until Dis

395.3.7.1 Submenu L2 PWM DSP MenuDigital Signal Processing software algorithm can be set to calculate flow ratebased on five different methods: a) Aut

40 Sub menu L1CalibrationMenuSub menu L2PWM DSPMenuEnterEscUp/Dn Up/DnProcessScreenEscSub menu L2FFT DSP MenuVorFreq. SourcePulse CountsPulse Meas Int

41The Flow Damping value can be selected between 0 and 99 seconds. The valuerepresents the response time for a 0 - 66 % step flow rate change. When da

42The Flow Linearization algorithm may be used to improve linearity of the flowmeasurement. The Flow Linearization table is built during factory calib

43 Sub menu L1CalibrationMenuSub menu L2PWM DSPMenuEnterEscUp/DnUp/DnProcessScreenEscSub menu L2FFT DSP MenuFFT Algor. ModeEnabledFFT Sampl/Second500F

44FFT Noise Threshold is configured to reject noise within the flow range whileallowing normal amplitude variation of the vortex signal. Signals of am

5.3.11 Submenu L1 Display Menu...5.3.11.1 Submenu Display Mode...

455.3.7.5 Submenu Meter Calibration FactorThe Meter Calibration Factor is preset at the factory for the given process condi-tions (at STD temperature,

465.3.8 Submenu L1 Date/Time Adjust MenuUse the Time and Date Menu to enter the correct time and date into the flowmeter’s memory. The parameters are

47 Sub menu L2Flowing FluidLiquidsHit Ent to SelectGasesHit Ent to SelectWaterAmmoniaChlorineOilOther LiquidDn UpEntTabular EntryNatural GasSteamAirAr

48Changing of the flowing fluid settings will affect the way how flow meter calculatesfluid Density and therefore will affect Mass flow rate reading.

495.3.9.3 Submenu L2 API 2540 MenuIf “Oil” is selected as flowing fluid the flow meter is using API 2540 equation forfluid density calculation. Follow

505.3.9.4 Submenu Nat Gas AGA8 MenuIf “Natural Gas” is selected as flowing fluid the following parameters related toflowing Natural Gas have to be ent

51Mol Weight Ratio Specific Gravity as ratio of molecular weight G = Mw(gas)/Mw(air)[(g/mol)/(g/mol)] (numerical entry)Density Ratio Real specific Gra

525.3.9.7 Submenu STD Temp. (F)Defines Standard Flow Units Temperature in deg. F. By default Standard FlowUnits temperature is set to 70 °F.5.3.9.8 Su

535.3.10.1 Submenu L2 System Events Reg. Menu Sub menu L2Sys. Events RegEvents ListPress Enter KeyEvent Reg Mask0*23456789ABCDEF 0-CPU Temp. High1-Fr

54Vortex Flow Meters are equipped with a self-diagnostic alarm Event Registerwhich is available via digital interface and on screen LCD indication.The

11. GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 GeneralVortex Shedding is not new. Da Vinci observed vortex shedding in 1513. VonKarman provided an empirically determined

55NOTE: Each Alarm Event can be individually masked (disabled) using Event Reg Mask menu selection (see Figure 5.14). If alarm event is masked (disabl

56Events List0-CPU Temp. HighEvents List0-CPU Temp. HighThe shown above Event List selections can be scrolled with the Up and Dn but-tons. By pressing

57 Sub menu L2Sys. Events RegEvent Log ConfigLoop OffEvent Log Mask******6**9***D*FDn UpEntEntUp/DnEntEntEvent Log Status177 Events OF: 0Up/DnUp/DnS

58Vortex Flow Meters are equipped with programmable Event Log File feature whichis available via digital interface and LCD/KeyPad. The Event Log File

59When the last Log file item is reached, the following prompt “#241 has no Data”will be displayed on the second line of the LCD (#241 is for example

60If during these two seconds user will press Dn button again, the Event Log filewill be cleared (all records will be deleted). 5.3.10.3 Submenu Raw P

615.3.10.11 Submenu Sensor AttenuationThis menu selection provides attenuation level for both piezo sensor amplifiers(read only).5.3.10.12 Submenu T/P

625.3.11.2 Submenu Screen Cycle TimeThis menu selection defines time interval in seconds for each PI screen to bedisplayed in the dynamic mode (automa

635.3.12.2 Submenu Data Log ConfigurationUsing Data Logger Mode settings user can set data log to one of the followingconfiguration: Loop On (default

64When set to “Unconditional”, the flow meter will start collect selected ProcessVariable data as soon as user enables data log. When set to “High PV

21.3 Sensor OperationTwo pressure sensing devices are mounted in the pipe wall of the flow meter.Inserted in its center is a stainless steel bluff bod

65If during these two seconds user will press Enter button again, the Data Log indexand overflow counter will be reset to zero. 6. ANALOG CIRCUITRY CA

666.1.1 Initial setupPower up the Vortex Flow Meter for at least 15 minutes prior to commencing thecalibration procedure. Make sure absolutely no flow

676.1.3 Analog 4-20 mA channel#2 output calibration1. Connect a certified high sensitivity multi meter set for the current measurement to pins 3 (+) a

686.2 Temperature and Pressure Sensors Calibration*7. START UP7.1 Cautions Prior to Start UpIn general, it is good practice to purge the line slowly t

698. TROUBLESHOOTING8.1 Common ConditionsYour Vortex Flow Meter was thoroughly checked at numerous quality controlpoints during and after manufacturin

708.2 Troubleshooting GuideNO. INDICATION LIKELY REASON SOLUTION1 LCD Displayremains blankwhen unit is powered up. Noresponse whenflow is introducedfr

71NO. INDICATION LIKELY REASON SOLUTION4 There is no actualfluid flow throughthe Vortex meter(no flow conditions), butLCD Display reading some flowrat

72NO. INDICATION LIKELY REASON SOLUTION6 The Temperature*reading on theLCD is not correct(out of the devicemeasurementrange: -20 to260C)* - for device

73APPENDIX AAALBORG7 VORTEX METER EEPROM Variables Rev.P002 [07/08/2010] Note: indexes 0-19 are write protected (manufacture and calibration specific

74INDEX NAMEDATA TYPENOTES32Out1_Scale_mA float Analog 4-20 mA Out #1 Scale 33Out1_Offset_mA float Analog 4-20 mA Out #1 Offset34Out2_Scale_mA float A

32.1 Handling PrecautionsThe vortex flow meter has been tested at the factory. When the instrument isreceived, it should be inspected for damage due

75INDEX NAMEDATA TYPENOTES68Total1_Mode uint Totalizer#1 mode (0-Disabled, 1-Enabledd)69Total1_FlowStart float Start totalizer at flow [0-1.0 notation

76INDEX NAMEDATA TYPENOTES104 FlowTbl[8].FlowPFS float Flow Linearizer Index 8 PFS [0.0 – 1.0]105 FlowTbl[8].LinCounts uint Flow Linearizer Index 8 Co

77INDEX NAMEDATA TYPENOTES141 FluidName[20] char[20] Other Fluid Name 142 CalibratedBy[20] char[20] Calibration technician name143 CalibratedAt[20] ch

78INDEX NAMEDATA TYPENOTES178 Flowing_Temp_F floatCustomer's flowing Temperature (deg. F) for meters with no TPhardware option179 Flowing_Pres_PS

79INDEX NAMEDATA TYPENOTES213 DL_ProcVar uint Data Log Current Process Variable selector [0-3] 214 DL_Interval uint Data Log Sample Interval Time in s

80VORTEX METER ASCII COMMANDS SET Rev. 07/29/2010 RS232/RS485 The standard VORTEX METER comes with an RS232 interface. The protocol described below a

81AALBORG VORTEX METER ASCII SOFTWARE INTERFACE COMMANDSNOTE: AN “*” INDICATES POWER UP DEFAULT SETTINGS. AN “**” INDICATES OPTIONAL FEATURE NOT AVAI

82COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMAND ARGUMENT 1 ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSEMeter InfoRequests meter configuration info:- full

83COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMANDARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3 ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSETemperatureAlarms**Sets / reads the status of thetem

84COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMANDARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2 ARGUMENT 3 ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSEPressureAlarms**Sets / reads the status of thepress

4Piping Table3.3 Piping GuidelinesFIGURE 3TYPICAL PIPINGRecommendedStraight PipeLength “A”REMARKSWithoutVanesWithVanes15D* 15D Closed branch20D 15DElb

85COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMANDARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSEOpticalOutputsAssigns action of the two optical outpu

86COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMANDARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2 ARGUMENT 3 ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSETotalizersSets and controls action of theflow Total

87COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMANDARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3 ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSEPulseOutputSets and controls action of theprogrammab

88COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMANDARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2 ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4RESPONSEUnits ofmeasureSet units of measure for flowrate, tem

89COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMAND ARGUMENT 1 ARGUMENT 2 ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4RESPONSEMton – Ton (metric)Ston - Short TonLton - Long Ton

90COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMAND ARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2 ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSEP** psiUP:psibar UP:barmbar UP:mbarinHg UP:inHgmmHg

91COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMANDARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2 ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4RESPONSEReal TimeCalendar Read and set date/time for battery

92COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMANDARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSECalibrationSettingsSets/Reads Calibration related var

93COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMAND ARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4RESPONSEPWM DSPSettingsSets/Reads PWM DSP related variables.A

94COMMANDNAMEDESCRIPTIONNO.COMMAND SYNTAXCOMMAND ARGUMENT 1ARGUMENT 2ARGUMENT 3ARGUMENT 4 RESPONSEFFT DSPSettingsSets/Reads FFT DSP related variables.