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MF en VA1 201105
User Manual
Introduction
Declarations
1. Do not change any software and hardware of the product. All software and
hardware of the product have been carefully checked at factory.
2. Do not use any misfunctional unit of the product.
3. Do not use this product in any explosive gas environment.
4. Only a qualified person from Siargo or a person who is accredited by Siargo
can perform troubleshooting services to the product, otherwise Siargo is not
liable for any consequences.
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Contents
I ntroduction 1
1 Usage and Safety 3
2 Overview 3
2.1 Siargo's MEMS Thermal Mass Flow Sensor Technology 3
2.2 Siargo's MEMS Thermal Mass Flow Meter 3
3 Working Principle 4
3.1 Working Principle 4
3.2 Volume Flow vs. Mass Flow 4
4 Product Model Selections 4
4.1 Selection Codes 4
4.2 Flow Range 5
5 Product Configuration 5
6 Product Specifications 6
6.1 Physical Dimensions 6
6.2 Environmental Conditions 6
6.3 Medium Conditions 6
6.4 Electrical Specifications 6
6.5 Other Specifications 7
7 Installation 7
7.1 Description of Parts in Package 7
7.2 Installation Preparation 7
7.3 Installation Procedure 8
7.3.1 Installation Rules 8
7.3.2 4~20mA Loop Resistance 9
7.3.3 Power Up 9
7.4 Caution Notes on Installation 9
8 Display and Functions 9
8.1 Display 9
8.2 Access Points and User Interface 10
8.3 Functions 10
8.3.1 Real time display of both flow rate and accumulated volume 10
8.3.2 RS485 data communication protocol 10
8.3.3 4~20mA Connection 10
8.3.4 Pulse output 10
8.3.5 Automatic stored data 10
9 Safety and Maintenance 11
9.1 Wetted Materials and Compatibility 11
9.2 Safety Precautions 11
9.3 Maintenance 11
10 Warranty 11
11 Customer Service and Order information 12
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3. Working Principle
3.1 Working Principle
Siargo's proprietary flow meter utilizes the insertion approach that can measure gas flows in large pipes. The
MEMS flow sensor chip integrates a micro heater, local temperature sensors and environmental temperature
sensors onto a single package. If no flow media passes through the MEMS sensor chip, a stable temperature
field (distribution) around the micro heater is maintained. When the flow media passes through the sensor
chip, the temperature field will be forced to change as the flow media will carry away the heat causing the
redistribution and variation of local temperature. Such a change of the local temperature will depend on the
media's mass as well as the media's flow speed. The sensors integrated on the silicon chip will then measure
such temperature redistribution, and the carefully designed signal process circuits and the algorithm provided
by the smart control software can then precisely measure the actual media mass flow speed. This mass flow
speed can then be translated into volume speed as well as accumulated volume media consumption.
For the MEMS thermal mass flow sensor technology, the heater on the chip has a dimension at the micrometer
scale. In the insertion configuration, the air convection due to the onset of the micro heater is negligible, and
hence the "chimney effect" concerned for most of the "hot-wire" thermal mass flow meters will not be
applicable to the MEMS thermal mass flow sensor technology.
MF
Gas(A-Air; N-N2 ; O-O2 ; R-Ar ; C-CO2 ; E-He ; H-H2.
Other gas please contact customer service)
Pipe Size(mm)
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MF25 25 0~100
MF32 32 0~160
MF40 40 0~250
MF50 50 0~400
MF65 65 0~600
MF80 80 0~1000
5. Product Configuration
The product consists of MEMS flow sensor, smart control circuit, display unit and output ports, probe pole,
flow conditioner, flange, and connectors. Its configuration is illustrated in Fig. 5-1:
User Interface
Sensor (Inside)
Connector(Flange or NPT/BSPT)
Fig. 5-1
*
Note: (Ports: power supply, RS485, 4-20mA, PULSE output)
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6. Product Specifications
6.1 Physical Dimensions
Fig.6-1
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7. Installation
7.1 Description of Parts in Package
When unpack your meter from the shipping container, five parts should be found in the package:
a) The meter
b) This user manual
c) Product Certificate
Upon opening the package, the product physical integrity should be inspected to ensure no visual damage can
be observed. If any items are missing or any physical damages are observed, please contact the meter
manufacturer and/or the shipping agents to place a return/exchange or to identify the cause during the transit.
If you are uncertain of the installation or have any questions about the shipment, please also contact the
manufacturer or the shipping agents before further process.
The product at the time of shipment has been fully inspected for product quality and meets all safety
requirements. Additional safety measures during the installation should be applied. This includes, but is not
limited to leakage verification procedure, standard ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions, DC voltage
precautions and heavy duty precautions. Other tasks such as calibration, part replacement, repair and
maintenance must only be performed by trained personnel. Upon requests, the manufacturer will provide
necessary technical support and/or training of the personnel.
Do not open the product cover or alter any part of the product. Any of such actions will forfeit the warranty
and cause the liability to any damages thereafter.
Before the installation, both upstream and downstream valves on the pipeline should be tightly shut down to
ensure no gas leakage from the pipeline. Once the pipeline is ready for installation of the meter, follow the
steps listed below to check the meter electronics:
(1)Check the mechanical integrity including the LCD display and make sure no mechanical faults pre-
exist before installation.
(2)Connect the cable of the meter (see Fig. 7-1);
(3)Supply the meter with a proper DC voltage described previously, then the LCD should read :
AUTO CHECKING ...
1) CRYSTAL OK
2) ADC OK
3) EEPROM OK
4) RTC OK
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(4) When the above processes are completed, the Fig. 8-1 should appeared on the LCD screen;
Attention: Because of the high sensitivity of the meter, the displayed real time flow rate and
accumulated volume value might be non-zero as any air flow passing through the pipe attached to
the meter will be sensed and displayed, regardless if the meter is connected to the pipeline except
that there is absolutely no air flow in the pipe attached. Use your hands or a tight cover to close
both ends of the pipe attached to the meter, the top line display of the real time flow rate should
decrease and become zero, and the accumulated volume should remain a constant value.
(5) Once the above steps have been performed and no errors are found, it indicates that the meter is working
properly. Then power off the meter by disconnecting the DC cable from the DC outlet, and it is ready to
be installed onto the pipeline.
7.3 Installation Procedure
7.3.1 Installation Rules
The stainless steel pipe attached to the meter has its both ends threaded with NPT standard for easy
installation. The meter should be mounted horizontally with the flow direction indicated on the meter body.
To ensure the best performance of the meter, a straight pipe with the same diameter as the pipe attached to the
meter and a length of at least 5D (5 times of the pipe diameter) should be located at the upstream, while
another straight pipe with the same diameter as the pipe attached to the meter and a length of at least 3D
should be located at the downstream, as shown in the following figure:
Meter
Flow
≥5DN ≥3DN
Fig.7-2
After the meter is installed onto the pipeline, follow the steps listed below to finish the installation:
a) Make sure no leakage at both connections.
b) Make sure a nearby DC power supply with surge protection is available and the power supply functions
properly without safety issue.
c) Connect the DC power cable with the DC power connection of the meter.
d) Open the valves at both ends of the pipeline until the gas fill the pipeline,then close the valves.
e) Supply the meter with a proper DC voltage described previously.
f) Make sure that the LCD turns into the display as Fig 8-1.
g) Record the accumulated flow volume value (optional).
h)Open the valves at both ends of the pipeline, and the meter should then measure the current flow.
i) Finish the installation.
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R L(max)=450Ω
4~20mA GND(LOOP-, Transparent )
ACC
Nm3
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9.3 Maintenance
Attentions: without prior permission of the manufacturer, please do not attempt to alter any parts of the
product as it may cause unrecoverable damages. If any questions or doubts come up, please contact the
manufacturer immediately before further actions. Please ensure the DC power is off before
disassembling the meter.
All maintenance of the meter should be done by trained and certified personnel by Siargo Ltd.
10. Warranty
(Effective September 2004)
Siargo warrants the products sold hereunder, properly used and properly installed under normal
circumstances and service as described in the user's manual, shall be free from faulty materials or
workmanship for 180 days for OEM products, and 365 days for non-OEM products from the date of shipment.
This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty. Any repair or replacement serviced product shall
bear the same terms in this warranty.
Siargo makes no other warranty, expressed or implied and assumes no liability for any special or incidental
damage or charges, including but not limited to any damages or charges due to installation, dismantling,
reinstallation or any other consequential or indirect damages of any kind. To the extent permitted by Law, the
exclusive remedy of the user or purchaser, and the limit of Siargo's liability for any and all losses, injuries or
damages concerning the products including claims based on contract, negligence, tort, strictly liability or
otherwise shall be the return of products to Siargo, and upon verification by Siargo to prove to be defective, at
its sole option, to refund, repair or replacement of the products. No Action, regardless of form, may be
brought against Siargo more than 365 days after a cause of action has accrued. The products returned under
warranty to Siargo shall be at user or purchaser's risk of loss, and will be returned, if at all, at Siargo's risk of
loss. Purchasers or users are deemed to have accepted this limitation of warranty and liability, which contains
the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Siargo, and it shall not be amended, modified or its terms
waived except by Siargo's sole action.
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