User Manual for BPS-iF100
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4.2.2 Mechanical and Hydraulic Installation of Flow Sensors
1. In order to fix the sensor body 2 fixation holes can be used for the
LFS-04/08
) and
4 threads for the
LFS-20
see max. torque specification in
). Mechanical
stress on the tube fittings has to be avoided as it might influence the measurement.
2. Assure that at the mounting location the allowed ambient temperature and humidity ranges are not
3. The flow circuit should be completely filled with fluid. The converter DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
contains special algorithms, which increase the robustness of the measurement against bubbles. However,
assure that excessive bubbles are avoided in the circuit. If bubbles are expected in the loop it is highly
recommended to use z-shape versions of the flow sensors.
4. Ideal mounting position for the flow sensor is 45° (see
) with upward flow direction to avoid the
stagnation of bubbles and particles in the measuring tube.
Figure 24: Mounting position of flow sensor
(With U-shape stagnation zones for bubbles can not be avoided. Usage of z-shape recommended in case excessive bubbles.)
5. An arrow mark on the flow sensor (see
) indicates the flow direction (see also
). Make sure that the arrow corresponds to the direction of the flow in the hydraulic circuit.
6. Avoid excessive vibrations such as in the neighborhood of displacement pumps. Insufficient contact of the
transducer (within the sensor) onto the pipe wall caused by vibration may result in inaccurate
measurement.
7. The flowmeter measures flow velocity. In order to obtain fully developed flow pattern for accurate velocity
measurement, straight run of 10x sensor ID upstream and of 5x ID downstream is recommended (for ID
specifications of the sensor models see
). If non-uniform turbulent flow or swirl flow
is expected, install longer upstream straight run and/or a flow-rectifier.
8. To install on pipe that has open end, the sensor should be mounted in lower position of the pipe line.
9. The sensor should be mounted where pressure in the pipe is above the atmospheric pressure (preferably
at the outlet of the pump head).
10. Devices like valves are recommended to be installed downstream of the sensor in order to prevent
formation of bubbles in the liquid. An upstream valve may form bubbles reducing the intensity of the
ultrasound signal and interfering with measurement.
11. A bypass pipe run (including bypass valve and shutoff valve) is recommended for easy zero adjustment
and maintenance.
12.
After setup a “Zero Adjust” is recommended. Assure that the sensor is completely filled with the according
fluid and is free of bubbles. Stable liquid properties should be assured by flushing the circuit with the final
liquid until temperature and viscosity becomes stable. After this zero flow shall be realized. Use the
relevant digital input on the
PLC
) or the
Levitronix
®
Service Software
to start the
Zero Adjust process.
13. If zero adjustment is regularly necessary, automation is possible over the digital input of the driver PLC or
the fieldbus.
14. In the following cases a zero adjustment is recommended:
a.
30 minutes after power-on of a cool converter and sensor
b.
Change of fluid properties (temperature, viscosity, density)
c.
Change of chemistry
d.
Change of the hydraulic circuit
Horizontal Mounting Position:
Stagnation of Bubbles and
Particles
45
0
Mounting Position:
Free flow of bubbles and
particles
