The Series TUF Ultrasonic Energy Meter is a highly accurate and stable energy
meter that utilizes ultrasonic technology to measure heating and cooling energy
consumption. The Series TUF is a compact meter with a owmeter and energy
calculator in one, making it great for installation on chillers and boilers.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
• Lower maintenance costs with local parameter display and no moving parts
• Serial communication output allows for easy transfer of data
• Flow and temperature monitor in one unit eliminates the need for multiple units
APPLICATIONS
• Heat metering
• Utilities billing
• Tenant billing
• Monitoring of water heating or cooling: radiators, fan coils
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING
• Choose 1 ultrasonic energy meter model
• Choose 2 pipe tting models given the appropriate tting size (for DN15 to DN40
only)*
Example: TUF-150-MD, Fitting Size: A, select pipe tting Model WM-ACC-C01 or
WM-ACC-C11.
Note: Series TUF units are factory set for supply line installation. (Can be modied in
the eld via communication protocol.)
SPECIFICATIONS
Service: Clean, compatible liquids.
Wetted Materials: Brass and 316L SS.
Range: See chart.
Display: 8-digit LED.
Accuracy: BTU: EN1434/CJ128
Class 2; Flow: ±(2+(0.02 Qp / Q))%;
Temperature: ±0.1°C .
Power Requirements: 24 VAC/VDC
(model dependent)* or 3.6 V ER26500
lithium metal battery, user supplied
and installed, battery acts as back-up if
power is lost.
Power Consumption: 1 W.
Temperature Limits: Ambient: 41 to
131°F (5 to 55°C); Process: 36 to 203°F
(2 to 95°C).
Humidity Limit: < 93%.
*Power supply must be oating, not grounded. Model numbers ending in “-DC” are
for DC only applications.
**M-BUS available upon request.
Pressure Limits: 232 psi (16 bar) for
DN15 to DN40; 362 psi (25 bar) for
>DN50.
Pressure Drop: < 1.5 psi (10 kPa).
Process Connection: See chart.
Serial Communications: Modbus
or BACnet MSTP (model selectable)**.
Enclosure Rating: IP65.
Enclosure Material: Plastic.
Repeatability: Flowmeter: 1%.
Electrical Connections: 3 ft (0.91 m)
4x0.2 mm2 cable with terminal block.
Flow Direction: Unidirectional.
Mounting Orientation: Horizontal or
Figure 1 shows how to connect the TUF in a network containing a common power
supply. Use a cable containing two twisted pairs. One pair is to be used for RS 485/
BACnet [+] and [-]. The other pair is used for power and common. This conguration
is suitable for AC and DC supplies. Care should be taken that there are not too many
devices powered from the same supply as voltage drops will occur in the wiring. If you
have many devices, or have long cable runs, the local supply conguration may be a
better choice.
Figure 2 also shows how to connect the TUF in a network containing individual local
supplies. Use a cable containing a twisted pair and a single conductor. The pair is to
be used for [+] and [-]. The single conductor is to be used for common.
All devices in the network should be daisy chained. Star connections and T connections
are not permitted.
PREVIOUS
DEVICE
[+]
[-]
PWR
COM
Wiring should comply with Electrical Characteristics of Generators
and Receivers for Use in Balanced Digital Multipoint Systems, TIA/
EIA-485-A-1998, Telecommunications Industry Association, 1998.
Wiring should comply with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2010
BACnet A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation
and Control Networks, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
Communications wiring must be in a daisy-chain fashion. Star
connections are not permitted.
TO
DEVICE
[+]
[-]
PWR
COM
Figure 1: Common local power supply
PROGRAMMING MENUS
Programing Via BACnet MS/TP Communication Protocol
Supported BACnet Communication Protocol MS/TP Conguration
Supported Baud Rates Data Size Parity Stop Bits
384008None 1
BACnet Communication Protocol Object Overview
The device Supports the following objects
Object Type
Device
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Input
Analog Value
Analog Value
Analog Value
Analog Value
Analog Value
Device Information
The default device object identier is 32001. The object identier will change as the
MS/TP MAC address changes.
Dynamically
Creatable
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Dynamically
Deletable
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
TUF Communication Status
Total Flow
Total Heat
Total Cool
The Status of Write
The Version of TUF
The Version of SSU
SSU ID
Meter Mode
Balance Sheet Date
Local Date
Local Time
TUF Address
NOTICE
[+]
[-]
COM
+-
Figure 2: Local power supply
The TUF meter is provided standard with a 3 ft (0.91 m) cable with 4 x 0.2 mm
that are Red, Black, Green and Yellow. As displayed in Figure 3, the Red wire is
Power [+], Black wire is Common [-], and the Green and Yellow wires are for RS 485
BACnet Communication where Green is [-] and Yellow is [+].
RS 485/BACNET
YELLOW [B+]
GREEN [A-]
Figure 3: Cable labels
24 V
RED+
BLACK-
[+]
[-]
COM
2
wires
Accessing the Measurements
The analog input object AI1 through AI4 are for viewing the pressure measurement in
the desired engineering units. The object property tables for these analog input objects
can be found in Appendix III.
Analog value object AV1 through AV4 are for viewing the Air Velocity or Air Flow
calculated values in the desired engineering units. The object property tables for the
analog value objects can be found in Appendix IV.
Accessing the Measurements
The analog input object AI0 through AI2 and AI5 through AI7 are for viewing unit
measurements in specic engineering units. The object property tables for these
analog input objects with appropriate engineering units can be found in Appendix II.
Analog value object AV0 through AV21 are for viewing additional information such as
meter mode, balance sheet and time. The object property table for the analog value
objects with appropriate units and formats can be found in Appendix III and IV.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1. The communication write status features a power off save, where the last
communicated information will be saved upon powering off the unit.
2. Information is accessed at a rate of 1 per minute.
3. Communication time is linked to the meter clock, and will automatically reset on
power on. If the time needs to be corrected and is updated via the communications
the meter clock will automatically update.
4. With respect to the accumulative heating capacity, accumulative cooling capacity
and accumulative ow in the variable table, when this information is transferred
via communication only whole numbers will be uploaded. The decimal portion of
the reading will only be displayed on the TUF meter LCD screen.
Changes to Max Master and Max Info frames require a power
cycle/reset to take effect.
1. Install the meter as shown in either Figure 1 or Figure 2.
2. Mount the temperature sensor with the blue tag on the corresponding return pipe
on application. The sensor with the red tag has already been installed in the meter.
3. Flush the system in the proper direction until:
• No impurities remain in the lter and pipe.
• No water leaks when pressure is added to the system.
• The humidity inside the enclosure containing the meter does not exceed 93%.
4. After ushing for a period of time; close the ball valves on either side of the meter
and ush the impurities out of all lters.
*3.6 V ER26500 battery may be purchased separately to power display only.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE
1. Ensure that there is a 10 diameter straight run of pipe upstream and a 5 diameter
straight run of pipe downstream form the meter.
2. See the installation positions in Figure 3, in which A and B are the proper installation
positions, while C and D are the improper positions.
3. If the meter is installed on the horizontal pipe, it must be oriented at least 45° from
horizontal (see Figure 4). If the meter’s face is horizontal, then debris accumulation
can increase inaccuracies (see gure 5 for correct and incorrect orientations).
There is no special requirement when installing on the vertical pipe work.
Note: the meter can be installed on the return pipe or the supply pipe according to
user’s needs, but it should be selected in advance.
If the following requirements are not followed, then large air
particles and impurities in the pipe could inuence the meter’s
measuring accuracy.
INSTALLATION NOTES
NOTICE
using digital communication protocols.
NOTICE
CAUTION
people and damage the meter.
1. Avoid tugging on the temperature probe’s cables.
2. Ensure the water is owing in the direction indicated by the arrow on the meter’s
body.
3. If several meters are installed on the same vertical pipe work, each meter should
be separated from the others to avoid pipe leakage or fallen debris that could affect
the other meters’ operation.
If not specied at time of order, refer to appendix III to change from
supply to return programming.
Change from supply to return, and vice-versa, is only possible
Do not directly weld the meter on to the pipe; the extreme heat will
damage the BTU meter’s internal elements.
Do not install the meter near a high temperature heat source such
as during electro gas welding. Doing so after installing an optional battery could cause the battery to explode and cause injury to
STRAIGHT
VALV E
PIPEPIPE
D
5D
UNION NUT
BUTTERFLY
VALV E
JOINT
Figure 1: Installation diagram for TUF-150 to TUF-400
5D
SUPPLY WATER
Figure 2: Installation diagram for TUF-500 to TUF-2000
• High accuracy
The high quality ultrasonic transducer and advanced electronic measurement
technology work together to ensure the meter’s high accuracy and stability
• No moving parts
This decreases the maintenance cost and ensures that the meter is resistant to dirty
water
• PT1000 platinum thermisters
• Low starting ow-rate
The U-shaped acoustic path widens the dynamic ow-rate measurement range and
increases the accuracy of low and high end measurements where other, more
narrow ranged, devices are inaccurate
• Horizontal or vertical installation
• Communication output ports can be used for automated meter reading
• Automatic diagnostic function. An error code will be displayed on the screen to
indicate the problem
• Ability to install an optional 3.6 V battery that can last up to 6 years
Yellow A+ (BACnet or Modbus)
Green B- (BACnet or Modbus)
Black- (DC24V)
Red+ (DC24V)
Temp Sensor In
Temp Sensor Out
Flow Sensor Out
Flow Sensor In
DISPLAY
1. Switching Between Information
Holding down the button for > 1s will switch the sections from curren information ▲,
to monthly information ▲▲, and then to other information ▲▲▲. Once in the
desired section, pressing the key will switch the information shown for the given
section.
2. Display Units
Energy is displayed in kW•h, power is displayed in kW, ow volume is displayed as
m3, and ow-rate is displayed in m3/h.
3. Display Details
a. “Monthly Reading Date” is displayed as “Pd= XX”, in which XX is the end date
of the current month’s energy summation. The factory default value is 31,
meaning that the monthly recording period ends at midnight on the 31st day
of the month. At this time the current month’s cumulated energy will be stored
and the system will begin to record the next month’s energy.
b. The meter can store and display the recordings from the past 18 months.
c. The units for “Sum of Working Time” (hours) is displayed as h.
d. “Software and Protocol Editions” are displayed as “UEr.X.X X.X”. The rst
X.X is the software edition code and the second X.X is the communication
protocol edition code.
e. “Leaving-factory serial number” is the meter’s identication number, which is
the same as the one in the external label. This serial number is a unique
number set by the factory; it is also the secondary address in M-BUS system.
f. Battery Voltage displays “UCC=X.XX” (the default unit is Volts). When the
battery’s voltage capacity is lower than 2.9±0.1 V, “ ” will appear on the
display. This symbol will not appear if no battery is installed.
g. If there are any unresolved errors, the start date will display as normal but the
end date will display “00-00-00”, and then the error message will be displayed.
NOTES
1. If meter is not in use during freezing conditions, drain all water from the connecting
pipe. Low temperatures will cause the water to freeze in the pipe and damage the
meter.
2. This device is intended to be used with clean water. While dirty water will not
damage the meter, it will cause errors in the reading.
3. A lter should be mounted near the meter and cleaned regularly.
4. If the heat exchanging system is operating normally, but the instantaneous ow rate of the heat meter reduces signicantly, then there is too much dirt in the lter.
This will narrow the pipe and reduce the ow. Cleaning the lter will x the problem.
5. To protect the meter and avoid damage from harsh conditions, it is recommended
that the meter be encased in an enclosure.
6. Primary Address: rst 2 digits of Manufacturer ID
7. Secondary Address: later 8 digits of Manufacturer ID
8. Company Code: BAS (08 33)
• Version: 54
Error Message Table
Error
MessagesExplanation
IN—CLOSE
IN—OPEN
OU—CLOSE
OU—OPEN
FL-OPEN
COD=XXXX
Temperature sensor of water supply is in closed state
Temperature sensor of water supply is in open state
Temperature sensor of return water is in closed state
Temperature sensor of return water is in open state
Flow sensor failure. (Could be caused by air in the meter, the
absence of water, or water owing in the wrong direction)
There is an error in malfunction record. “XXXX” is the error code
Current InformationMonthly InformationOther Information
Hold button
Sum of cooling
energy
Sum of heating
energy
Power
Sum of flow rate
Flow velocity
Forward temperature
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Monthly reading
date
Current date
Sum of monthly
energy
History reading
date 1
History reading
energy 1
Sum of flow rate 1
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Hold button
Current: Year,
month, date
Current: Hour,
minute, second
Sum of current
working time
LCD segment test
Protocol version
Primary address
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Return temperature
History reading
date 2
Temperature
difference
WARRANTY/RETURN
Refer to “Terms and Conditions of Sale” in our catalog and on our website. Contact
customer service to receive a Return Goods Authorization number before shipping the
product back for repair. Be sure to include a brief description of the problem plus any
additional application notes.
APPENDIX I: DEVICE OBJECT PROPERTY TABLE
PropertyDefault ValueProperty Data TypeAccess
Object Identier
Object Name
Object Type
System Status
Vendor Name
Vendor Identier
Model Name
Firmware Revision
Application Software Version
Description
Protocol Version
Protocol Revision
Protocol Services Supported
Protocol Object Types Supported
TUF Communication Status
Total Flow
Total Heat
Total Cool
The Status of Write
The Version of TUF
The Version of SSU
SSU ID
Meter Mode
Balance Sheet Date
Local Date
Local Time
TUF Address
Temperature Compensation Mode
BACnetObjectIdentier
CharacterString
BACnetObjectType
Real
BACnetStatusFlags
BACnetEventState
BACnetEngineeringUnits
BACnetObjectIdentier
CharacterString
BACnetObjectType
Real
BACnetStatusFlags
BACnetEventState
BACnetEngineeringUnits
Forward ow temperature (temperature forward)
Return ow temperature (temperature return)
Flow rate of TUF
Power of TUF
TUF meter: 0: success 1: failure
Accumulative ow of TUF
Total heat quantity of TUF
Total cold quantity of TUF
1: failure 0: success
Meter version
Communication version
Communication ID
0: cold mode 1: heat mode
1~31 available
Format: year month date [Example: 151213 means 13 December 2015]
Format: week hour minute second [Example: 17125630 means Sunday 12:56:30 (7 is Sunday, 1 is Monday….)]
0 to 127
0: Unit installed on supply 1: Unit installed on return 2, 3: Reserved for factory use only
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