Dwyer Instruments 641RM Operating Manual

Bulletin E-66-RM

Series 641RM Air Velocity Transmitter

Specifications - Installation and Operating Instructions

1-5/8 [41.28] WITH LED

1/2 NPT

1-39/64
[40.88]

4-31/32

[126.21]

Ø5/16

[Ø7.94]

Ø13/64

FOR A STANDARD 12˝ PROBE

[Ø5.16]

1-3/32 [27.78] WITHOUT LED

43/64

[17.07]

14-21/64

[53.07]

6 FT

[152.40]

The Series 641RM Air Velocity Transmitter uses a heated
mass flow sensor technology. It has 8 user selectable
ranges from 250 FPM to 15000 FPM with corresponding
metric ranges of 1.25 MPS to 75 MPS. The Series 641RM
Air Velocity Transmitter provides an isolated 4-20 mA out­put proportional to the velocity. With the optional 1/2˝ 4-1/2
digit LED display, the Series 641RM Air Velocity Transmitter
will provide a highly visible local readout of the velocity.

INSTALLATION
Location: Select a location where the temperature will be

within 32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C) to mount the enclosure. The
transmitter may be located any distance from the receiver
provided that the total loop resistance does not exceed 600
ohms. The probe should be located where conditions are
representative of the overall environment being monitored.
Avoid locations where turbulence, stagnation, or rapidly
fluctuating velocities or temperatures are present as these
conditions may affect the readings. The filter setting may be
used to average velocity readings in turbulent conditions.

Position: The transmitter is not position sensitive and may
be mounted in any orientation.

1-25/32
[45.24]

31/64

[12.30]

SPECIFICATIONS
Service: Air and compatible, non-combustible gases.
Accuracy:

3% FS Process gas: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C).
4% FS Process gas: -40 to 32°F & 122 to 212°F
(-40 to 0°C & 50 to 100°C).
Response Time: Flow: 1.5 seconds to 95% of final value (out­put filter set to minimum).
Temperature Limits: Process: -40 to 212°F (-40 to 100°C).
Ambient: 32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C).

Pressure Limit: 100 psi (6.89 bar) maximum.
Humidity Limit: Non-Condensing.
Power Requirements: 12–35 VDC, 10–16 VAC.
Output Signal: 4-20 mA, isolated 24V source, 3 or 4-wire

connection.

Output Filter: Selectable 0.5 –15 (seconds).
Loop Resistance: 600 ohms max.
Current Consumption: 300 mA max.
Electrical Connections: Screw terminal.
Mounting Orientation: Unit not position sensitive. Probe must

be aligned with airflow.

Weight: 13.2 oz (374.26 g).
Cable Length: 6 ft (1.82 m).
Probe Length: 12˝ (30.48 cm) standard.
Probe Diameter: 5/16˝ (0.79 cm).

Probe Orientation: Dots on the probe indicate the direc-

tion of the calibrated airflow. Align these dots toward the
source of the process air.

Airflow: The Series 641RM Air Velocity Transmitter is
intended for use with clean dry air. Particulates in the air
may cause sensor damage. Dust accumulation may impair
the velocity measurement and will require probe cleaning.

OPTIONAL DISPLAY VERSION:
Display: 4-1/2 digit 1/2˝ Red LED.
Resolution: 1 FPM, 0.01 MPS

(10 FPM @ 10,000 and 15,000 FPM ranges).

Weight: 13.9 oz (394.16 g).

Agency Approvals: CE

The following standards were used for CE approval:
IEC 61000-4-2: 2001
IEC 61000-4-3: 2002
IEC 61000-4-4: 1995

TO READ DISPLAY UNIT MUST BE MOUNTED HORIZONTALLY
AS SHOWN ABOVE. DISPLAY CAN BE TURNED 180° SO CON­DUIT OPENING CAN BE POSITIONED TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT.

IEC 61000-4-5: 2001
IEC 61000-4-6: 2003
IEC 55011: 1998
IEC 61326: 2002
89/336/EEC EMC Directive

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NOTE: Where conduit connections are not made, a 1/2˝

NPT cable seal should be used to prevent contaminants
from entering the case. Where conduit connections are
made, make sure that any possible condensation within the
conduit will not flow into the transmitter housing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

The Series 641RM Air Velocity Transmitter has been
designed for easy and flexible connection to power and
loop receivers. Electrical connection is made inside the
body of the device with a “Euro” style terminal block. The
device features a current loop that is fully isolated from the
power source. The current loop has an internal 24V isolat­ed supply so no external loop power is required. With full
isolation, loop grounding is not a concern. The input power
requirements are also very flexible. The device may be pow­ered from either an AC or DC power source.

3 or 4-Wire Connection

POWER SUPPLY

AC OR DC

RECEIVER

4-WIRE

DC SUPPL

ONLY

(EITHER

POLARITY)

RECEIVER

3-WIRE

RECEIVER NEGATIVE

COMMON

DC SUPPLY

ONLY

(EITHER

POLARITY)

RECEIVER

3-WIRE

RECEIVER POSITIVE

COMMON

CAUTION: Do not exceed the specified supply voltage rat­ing. Permanent damage not covered by the warranty may
result. Do not use an external power source on the current
loop connection.

Receiver-Transmitter Connection — The Series 641RM
Air Velocity Transmitter is designed as a three or four wire 4­20 mA device. The current loop output is isolated from the
power supply input and provides an internal 24-volt loop
supply. With a DC power supply, a three or four-wire con­nection may be used. Do not use a three-wire connection
with an AC power source. In a three-wire connection either
power supply wire may be used as the common. The total
loop resistance should not exceed 600 ohms.

CAUTION: Do not use transformers with a secondary volt­age rating greater than 16 VAC RMS.

Wire Type and Length — The wire selection for an instal­lation is often overlooked or neglected and may contribute
to improper or even intermittent operation. In all cases
ensure that the connection meets all applicable national
and local electrical codes. Although the 4-20 mA current
loop systems are relatively immune to wire or wiring related
problems, selection of the wire for some installations will be
an important factor in ensuring satisfactory system opera­tion. Twisted conductors will usually be immune to most
stray electric and magnetic fields and to some extent elec­tromagnetic fields, such as interference from RF transmit­ters. With twisted pair wiring the current loop and the
power connections should be separate pairs. Avoid using
flat or ribbon cable that has no regular conductor twist.
Where interference is possible, it is recommended that
shielded wire be used. The shield must not be used as one
of the conductors and should be connected to ground at
only one end, generally at the power supply. Similarly, if the
installation uses conduit, the conduit should be connected
to protective ground as specified by the applicable code
and the signal wiring must not be connected to the conduit
at more than one point or as specified by the code.
The maximum length of wire connecting the transmitter
and receiver is a function of the wire resistance and receiv­er resistance. The total loop resistance must not exceed
600 ohms, including the receiver resistance and wire resis­tance. The power supply connection must be designed so
that the worst case voltage drop due to wire resistance will
not cause the power supply voltage at the transmitter to
drop below the specified value. Provided the power supply
voltage is maintained within the specified voltage range, the
Series 641RM Air Velocity Transmitter is not affected by
variations in power supply voltage.

TRANSMITTER SETUP

The Series 641RM Air Velocity Transmitter has been
designed for easy setup. It has five configuration parame­ters that may be adjusted by the user. These parameters
are Output Filter, Range (in English or Metric), span, 4 mA
set-point and 20 mA set-point. All of these may be adjust­ed at any time in the field. These adjustments may also be
easily returned to factory default.

Interior Label Diagram

CAUTION: Do not use a receiver with an internal power

supply or use an external supply in the current loop. The
current loop is powered from within the Series 641RM Air
Velocity Transmitter. Connecting an external supply to the
current loop may destroy the transmitter. Using an external
supply voids the warranty.

Power Supply Connection — The power supply may be
either AC or DC. The DC power may be from 12 to 35 volts.
The power connection is not polarity sensitive so the posi­tive and negative connections may be made to either power
terminal. The AC connection may be from 10 to 16 VAC
RMS. Do not exceed 20 VAC. When selecting a transformer
please note that the specified output for transformers is at
some specified current. With a load current less than the
specified current transformer output may be significantly
higher than the specified voltage. Transformers with sec­ondary voltages of 10 to 16 VAC are recommended.

A set of controls and indicators are provided within the unit
consisting of the select button, enter button, adjustment
control, and six LED indicators. When operating normally,
only the RUN LED indicator will be illuminated. During the
setup operation the LED indicators will indicate the para­meter selected, when it is being adjusted, and status of the
adjustment process. If the unit is left in the setup mode for
several minutes without any activity it will return to the
normal operating mode.