KATflow 150 Quick Start Manual

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Step 1: Selection of measurement point & pipe preparation Use the cursor keys to select
Setup Wizard Single for single
● Avoid installation of sensors in the vicinity of deformations and
channel measurement (one set
pipe defects, near welding seams or where deposits could have
of clamp-on sensors).
accumulated. Select Setup Wizard Dual, for
● Select a measuring point with sufficient straight pipe to obtain dual channel measurement (two
accurate measurements, generally a length of ten times the sets of clamp-on sensors).
pipe diameter on the inlet of the measuring point, and a five Confirm selection by pressing
times pipe diameter on the outlet. <ENTER>.
● For a horizontal pipe, mount the sensors on the side of the If the sensors are recognised,
pipe. For a vertical pipe, mount the sensors at a location where the serial number will be shown.
the liquid flows upwards. (Pic 1) If they are not recognised or not
connected, they may be selec-
● Mount the sensors in the direction of the flow. (Pic 2)
ted from a list.
● Clean the pipe at the measuring point. Remove loose paint and
rust with a wire brush or file. Select the units of measurement
● Apply coupling paste to the bottom of the clamp-on sensors using cursor keys and confirm
before installation. Leave straps slightly loose so sensors can by pressing <ENTER>.
be moved along the pipe during the positioning process.

Flow in pipe Choose the pipe material using

cursor keys and confirm
selection by pressing <ENTER>.

Pic 1: Mounting points Pic 2: Flow direction

Enter outside pipe diameter
using alphanumerical keys and
Step 2: Keyboard Familiarisation confirm by pressing <ENTER>.
Use <UP> key as a backspace
● Show NEXT (1) available item to correct for data entry errors.
If “0” is entered, an additional
● QON (2) = Start totaliser function
screen appears that allows entry
● Show next DISPlay (3) of the pipe circumference. Press
<ENTER> to confirm.
● QOFF (8) = Stop totaliser function
● DIRECT (9) access to trend plot Enter pipe wall thickness using
alphanumerical keys and con-
● Move menu / selection item UP firm by pressing <ENTER>.
Use <UP> key as a backspace
● Move menu / selection item DOWN
to correct for data entry errors.
● ESCape entry without saving
● ENTER selection with saving Select fluid using cursor keys.
Confirm by pressing <ENTER>.
Step 3: Quick Start Menu and Setup Wizard
After the provisional installation of the sensors, connect the trans-
mitter to a power source. You can then enter the parameters into
the Setup Wizard to prepare the flow meter for measurement.
Enter process temperature using
Upon first power on and the
alphanumerical keys. Confirm by
boot-up sequence, the main
pressing <ENTER>.
menu is displayed. Use <UP>
Use <UP> key as a backspace
and <DOWN> cursor keys to
to correct for data entry errors.
select Quick start. Confirm by
pressing <ENTER>.

On subsequent restoration of power the flow meter will be in

measurement mode. Press <ESC> to return to the main menu. Continue on page 2.

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Step 3: Quick Start Function and Setup Wizard (Continued) Sensor Positioning Screen
Select pipe lining material using Mount the transducers with the
cursor keys. suggested spacing. This has
Confirm by pressing <ENTER>. been determined by the flow
meter on basis of to the entered
parameters.
The suggested sensor spacing
is the distance from the inside
Select transducer configuration edge of each sensor.
(number of passes) using cursor Use the middle line between the
keys. signal indication bars for the fine
Auto: Automatic selection by adjustment of the sensor moun-
meter according to the entered ting position. A central position
parameters (number of passes of this line is desired.
shown at later stage on Sensor If the line between the bars is to
Positioning Screen). the left-hand side of the lower
1: 1 pass, diagonal mode middle line, the sensors are too
2: 2 passes, reflection mode close to each other. If the line
3: 3 passes, diagonal mode between the bars is to the right,
4: 4 passes, reflection mode the sensors are too far apart.
5: 5 passes, diagonal mode Observe the upper bar (signal-
6: 6 passes, reflection mode to-noise ratio) and lower bar
..etc. (signal quality). These should be
Confirm by pressing <ENTER>. of identical length and as far to
the right as possible.
Confirm by pressing <ENTER>
1. Reflection Mode to obtain measurements.
The flow meter uses an even number of passes. This is the most
convenient mounting arrangement, as the transducer separation
Process Value Display, Totaliser and Datalogger
distance can be measured very easily and the sensors can be
accurately aligned. Use whenever possible. (Pic 3) The main process value can be
changed in the Quick Start or
2. Diagonal Mode
Output section (Output-Display-
The signal travels on an odd number of passes through the pipe. Units). Press <ESC> to return to
Used for larger pipes where greater signal attenuation might the main menu. Change to the
occur. The sensor distance on this mounting configuration can be diagnostic display by pressing
negative (sensors overlapping). (Pic 4) <DISP>. Cycle through available
flow channels using <MUX>.

The flow totaliser can be started

or reset by pressing <QON>. The
totalisers can be stopped with
<QOFF>.
Switch between flow rate and
totaliser without resetting by
pressing <NEXT>.
Press <DISP> in order to switch
Pic 3: Reflection mode Pic 4: Diagonal mode between the selected process
value and the diagnostic screen.
The Datalogger function is selected from the main menu. Enable
If Setup Wizard Dual has been chosen, parameter entry for it by entering a non-zero value (1 s to 999 s) for the interval. The
channel 2 will start after the selection of the number of passes for active process values will be logged when in measurement
channel 1. The respective channel number is indicated on each mode.
screen at the top left corner. Setting an interval value of zero stops the data logger and retains
measured data. The changing from an interval of zero to a non-
Use cursor keys to select Start
zero value will clear the logger. Ensure that any required data is
Measurement.
downloaded before doing this. Changing between two non-zero
Confirm by pressing <ENTER>.
intervals does not clear the logger.
An activated datalogger is indicated by a flashing document icon
at the top left corner of the measurement screen. Measurement
sessions are recorded separately.
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RS 485 Serial Interface
The RS 485 interface is used for connecting up to 32 flow meters
to a computer system. The communication protocol used
conforms to the conventions of the Modbus RTU protocol. Please
refer to customer support for further information. The ASCII
printer output can also be transmitted through the RS 485
interface.
Analogue Current Output 0/4 ... 20 mA
The analogue current outputs operate in a 4 ... 20 mA or 0 ... 20
mA span. Current outputs may be assigned to process values in
the “mode” section of the output menu. The current outputs can
be programmed and scaled within the menu structure.
Digital Open-Collector Output
Open-Collector output 1 is assigned to the totalizer function of
channel 1 which is related to the selected process value. Open-
Collector output 2 is assigned in the same way to channel 2 (on a
two-channel system).
Digital Relay Output
Relay outputs may be assigned to process values in the “mode”
section of the output menu. The relay outputs are configured
using the menu structure.
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Heat Quantity Measurement (HQM), optional
Where equipped, heat quantity (energy) and heat flow (energy
flow) can be measured on Channel 1 of the flow meter.
If a heat quantity unit is specified for the process value, the
KATflow 150 will prompt the user for the specific heat capacity of
the medium in J/g/K (for example 4.18 J/g/K for water).
The Setup Wizard will then allow the user to select the tem-
perature input source; either PT100 temperature sensors or a
fixed value for measurement against a known inlet or outlet
temperature. Where PT100 sensors are selected, the Wizard will
prompt the user for a temperature offset, which may be useful
where the temperature of the medium differs from the tem-
perature of the pipe wall (for example with unlagged pipes). If a
fixed value is selected, the Wizard will ask the user to specify this
value. The Wizard will then proceed with the installation
parameters as in step 3.
When heat quantity units are selected, these behave as any
other Process Value and may be totalized, logged, or applied to a
Process Output.
Connection of PT100 Sensors and Installation to Pipe
For heat quantity measurements a set of flow sensors connected
to channel no. 1 may be installed on a suitable pipe section along
with two PT100 temperature sensors which are mounted to the
pipe at the inlet and outlet of the chosen location.
The PT100 sensors are installed
with the flat side of the sensor
facing the pipe surface. The
sensors can be held in place
using the supplied chains and
springs (Pic 5). Alternatively,
cable straps can be used.
Where no lagging is present, it is
recommended that the PT100
sensors are insulated to obtain
more accurate measurements.
Pic 5: PT100 sensor