ABB Kent-Taylor AquaProbe, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...y pa ck 2 B Coil drive ou tput 2 C Sign al ou tput 6 D Outpu ts Serial interfa ce 19 WARNIN GS 1 Do not make coil connections whilst battery pack is connected 2 Always replace protective caps on unmated connectors 3 Ensure connectors are clean and dry before mating PRODUCT CODE NO VBDR1 Rate of Flow Total Activate Reset ABB Kent Taylor AquaProbe AS EA BR OW N BO VE RI ...

Page 2: ...00 years experience combined with a continuous program of innovative design and development to incorporate the latest technology The NAMAS Calibration Laboratory No 0255 B is just one of the ten flow calibration plants operated by the Company and is indicative of ABB Kent Taylor s dedication to quality and accuracy ABB KENT TAYLOR Use of Instructions Warning An instruction that draws attention to ...

Page 3: ...ocket Identification 10 4 2 Grounding 10 4 3 Input and Output Connections 10 4 4 Data Logger Connections 11 4 4 1 Celia Isolated Logger 11 4 4 2 Data Logger Configured for Contact Closure 11 4 4 3 Bi directional Data Logger 11 4 4 4 Cervelec WS2 Telemetry System 11 4 5 Cable Type and Preparation 12 4 6 Probe Head Connections 13 4 7 Power Supply Unit 13 CONTENTS Page 5 SETTING UP 14 5 1 Introductio...

Page 4: ...p d n a r o s n e s o t d e t t i F m 0 1 m 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 3 y l p p u S r e w o P k c a p y r e t t a B e l b a c y l p p u s r e w o P 4 6 The AquaProbe electromagnetic insertion flowmeter is designed for measurement of the velocity of water The flowmeter available in four standard lengths can be installed in any pipeline of internal diameter from 200mm 8in to 8000mm 360in through a small tap...

Page 5: ... 60in Fig 3 1 Environmental Requirements AquaProbe Fig 3 2 Environmental Requirements AquaProbe Transmitter 3 1 Location Environmental Conditions 3 1 1 AquaProbe Fig 3 1 A Within Temperature Limits B Within Environmental Rating C Avoid Excessive Vibration A Within Temperature Limits B Within Environmental Rating C Shade from Heat 10m 30ft ...

Page 6: ...ss section the straight length shall be at least equal to five duct diameters whatever the type of disturbance Table 3 1 Straight Pipe Lengths Table 3 1 is an extract from ISO 7145 BS 1042 Section 2 2 1982 and is reproduced with the permission of BSI Complete copies of the standard can be obtained by post from BSI Publications Linford Wood Milton Keynes MK14 6LE Information Where the above ideal c...

Page 7: ...3 0 17 0 Maximum Velocity in ft s 20 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 Insertion Length in inches Fig 3 6 Maximum Permissible Velocity for different Insertion Lengths 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 Pipe Size in mm Maximum Velocity in m s Maximum Velocity in ft s 0 3 0 7 0 10 0 13 0 17 0 20 0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 Pipe Size in inches Fig 3 4 Maximum Per...

Page 8: ...llowance for cable bends 200mm 8in 150mm 6in Fixing Centres 2 Holes 8mm 0 32in Diameter Fig 3 8 Clearance Dimensions Transmitter Fig 3 7 Mechanical Requirements AquaProbe B Orientation On Centre Line O n C e n t r e L i n e 800 1000 1200 or 1400mm 32 40 48 or 56in 1in BSP 1 5in BSP 1in NPT 320mm 12 5in A Clearance Dimensions ...

Page 9: ...htened in place using a 4mm hexagon key 3 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 3 5 Installing the AquaProbe Figs 3 10 and 3 11 Warning When inserting or removing the AquaProbe suitable restraining equipment must be used to prevent the probe being forced out under pressure Fig 3 9 Safety Mechanism B Secured Fig 3 10 Insertion Bore Clearance Fig 3 11 Installing the AquaProbe Apply PTFE Tape Remove Cap Tighten ha...

Page 10: ...restraining equipment must be used to prevent the probe being forced out under pressure Information Safety restraint omitted for clarity Warning When inserting or removing the AquaProbe suitable restraining equipment must be used to prevent the probe being forced out under pressure Information Safety restraint omitted for clarity Fig 3 13 Setting the Insertion Depth Centre Line Method for Pipe Dia...

Page 11: ...e Alignment Fig 3 15 Fig 3 15 Probe Alignment Align parallel to pipe within 2 Slacken Tighten 40Nm 30ft lbf Warning When inserting or removing the AquaProbe suitable restraining equipment must be used to prevent the probe being forced out under pressure Information Safety restraint omitted for clarity Warning When inserting or removing the AquaProbe suitable restraining equipment must be used to p...

Page 12: ... a N n o i t c n u F e l b a c t u p t u O r u o l o C A B D N G e v r o t c e n n o c y r e t t a b o t d e r i w y l l a n r e t n I k c a l B B B V 2 1 e v r o t c e n n o c y r e t t a b o t d e r i w y l l a n r e t n I d e R C A d e r e w o p n e h w E D O M S U O U N I T N O C s e c r o f V 2 1 B o t t n e l a v i u q E k n i P D F 1 x n o i t u l o s e r d r a d n a t s t u p t u o e s l u...

Page 13: ...Ground AquaProbe Transmitter 19 way Plug D G For reverse flow and or x10 resolution see Table 4 1 Fig 4 2 Connection to Celia Isolated Data Logger x1 Forward Flow Connected AquaProbe Transmitter 19 way Plug Ground D G F X1F Orange X1R Blue 100K A B 1N4148 1N4148 4µ7 16V 12V Typ Forward Reverse C Common D Logger Fig 4 4 Connection to Bi directional Data Logger 4 4 4 Cervelec WS2 Telemetry System Fi...

Page 14: ...Screen Insulation Black Secondary Screen with Inner Drain Wire Foil Screen Drain Wire Yellow PVC Inner Jacket Outer Screen Outer Drain Wire Outer Jacket White Coaxial Core Signal Core Inner Insulation Conductive Layer Black Braid Screen Insulation White Secondary Screen with Inner Drain Wire Foil Screen Drain Wire 0 10 50 60 70 100 mm Overall screen drain wire Red White coax Black coax Yellow Drai...

Page 15: ... 4 7 Power Supply Unit A 12V power supply unit may be connected to the AquaProbe transmitter instead of the battery pack A power supply lead is available for this purpose see Section 8 1 Fig 4 8 Probe Head Connections ESCRN CD1 CD2 SIG GND DS1 SIG1 SIG2 DS2 Red Yellow Braid Inner Inner Braid Two Inner Drain Wires Sleeved White Coaxial Black Coaxial Outer Screen Drain Wire Sleeved ...

Page 16: ... pipe diameter profile factor and insertion factor must be determined as detailed in Sections 5 2 to 5 3 as applicable Note Due to software configuration all calculations are in metric units Therefore if using an imperial pipe the diameter MUST be converted into millimetres 1in 25 4mm i e a 36in pipe 914mm 5 2 Centre Line Method a Determine the internal diameter D of the pipe in millimetres by the...

Page 17: ...ransmitter Configuration Manual IM AQUAPB CM 6 1 Start up and Operation Fig 6 1 Ensure connections have been made correctly connect power and follow the sequence of operation detailed in Fig 6 1 To change between continuous and intermittent mode refer to the AquaProbe Transmitter Configuration Manual Connect Power Connect Power Continuous display of flow measurement Display indicates version numbe...

Page 18: ...uaProbe correctly installed functional Flow in Pipeline AquaProbe cable connected Display response correct See Fig 6 1 Correct flowrate displayed Totaliser operating correctly Flow in forward direction count rate 10Hz Check transmitter and cabling Replace battery Display permanently blank Ensure power is correct and connector is correctly wired Remove and reconnect power Display blank End Reset pa...

Page 19: ...ad to connect PC to A above WEBC 0003 C Output Cable Assembly 14 core plus screen MVBX 99147 D Power Supply Lead STT 3162 E Battery Pack STT 3201 F Display Operating Wand MEBX9902 Fig 8 1 Accessories A B C D E F Items included in seal replacement kit Part No MVFA9919 Fig 8 2 Replacement Parts 8 2 Replacement Parts Fig 8 2 ...

Page 20: ...averse should be carried out This procedure involves comparing the value of velocity at two points at equal distances from the centre line It is normal to compare the flow velocities at insertion depths of 1 8 and 7 8 of the pipe diameter as these points are always on the knee of the profile A1 1 Partial Velocity Traverse Determine the internal diameter D of the pipe in millimetres by the most acc...

Page 21: ...the manufacturer s instructions carefully before preparing the potting material Notes The probe head connections must be potted immediately on completion to prevent ingress of moisture Check all connections before potting see Section 4 Do not overfill or allow the potting material to come into contact with the O ring or groove ...

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