Dynasonics UFX Operating Manual

Doppler Flow Meter

UFX Handheld Battery-Powered Meter

DPP-UM-01613-EN-03 (August 2018)

User Manual

Doppler Flow Meter, UFX Handheld Battery-Powered Meter

CONTENTS

Scope of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Terminology and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Quick-Start Operating Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction and

Operating Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Controls And Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Transducer Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mounting Locations on the Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pipe Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting the Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Applying the Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Obtaining a Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Changing Units of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Conversion from Velocity to Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Low Battery Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Display Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Liquid Velocity to Volume Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Scope of This Manual

SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL

This manual is divided into two main sections:

• “Quick-Start

Operating Overview” on page3 is intended to help

you get the UFX flow meter up and running quickly.
Refer to the detailed instructions if you require additional
information.

• The remaining chapters provide a detailed description of
all software settings and hardware installation guidance.

MPORTANTI

Read this manual carefully before attempting any installation or
operation. Keep the manual accessible for future reference.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the
product and applicable accessories for any physical damage
such as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other sign of
damage that may have occurred during shipment.

OTE:N If damage is found, request an inspection by the

carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file
a claim with the carrier. A claim for equipment
damage in transit is the sole responsibility of
the purchaser.

QUICKSTART
OPERATING OVERVIEW

This manual contains detailed operating instructions for
the UFX flow meter. The following condensed instructions
are provided to assist an experienced operator in basic
operation of the instrument. If the operator is unfamiliar with
this type of instrument, refer to the detailed explanations in
this document.

1. Select a transducer mounting location at least 10 pipe
diameters downstream and 5 diameters upstream of ow
disturbances (such as elbows, tees and valves).

10 dia. 5 dia.

Figure 1: Pipe diameters

2. On horizontal pipe, choose a transducer mounting
location approximately 90 degrees from the top of
the pipe.

No

YesYes

SAFETY

Terminology and Symbols

Indicates a hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, could result in severe
personal injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, is estimated to be capable
of causing minor or moderate personal
injury or damage to property.

No

Figure 2: Transducer location on the pipe

3. Remove rust, scale and paint from the transducer
mounting location. Clean to bare metal. Plastic pipes do
not require preparation.

4. Plug the transducer plug into the transducer jack.

Figure 3: Transducer plug

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