Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter
Portalok 7S
User Manual
PORTALOK_7SV4-5-1EN
Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Portalok 7S
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Table of Contents Portalok 7S
Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Regarding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 First Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 General Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Measurement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Measurement Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Measurement Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Description of the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Selection of the Measuring Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Acoustic Penetration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2 Undisturbed Flow Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3 Selection of the Measurement Arrangement Taking onto Account the Measuring Range
and the Measuring Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.4 Selection of the Sound Plane Near an Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6 Installation of the Transmitter Portalok 7S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.1 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2 Connection of the Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.4 Connection of the Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.5 Connection of the Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7 Installation of the Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.1 Preparation of the Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.2 Orientation of the Transducers and Transducer Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8 Start-up of the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.1 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.2 Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.3 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.4 HotCodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.5 Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9 Basic Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.1 Input of the Pipe Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.2 Input of the Medium Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9.3 Other Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.4 Defining the Measuring Point Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.5 Defining the Number of Sound Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.6 Transducer Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.7 Start of the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.8 Detection of the Flow Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.9 Interruption of the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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10 Displaying the Measured Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10.1 Selection of the Physical Quantity and of the Unit of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
10.2 Adjustment of the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
10.3 Status Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
10.4 Transducer Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
11 Advanced Measuring Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
11.1 Command Execution during Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
11.2 Damping Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
11.3 Totalizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
11.4 Upper Limit of the Flow Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
11.5 Cut-off Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
11.6 Uncorrected Flow Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
11.7 Change of the Limit for the Inner Pipe Diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.8 Program Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
12 Data Logger and Transmission of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
12.1 Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
12.2 Transmission of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
13 Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
13.1 Partitioning of the Coefficient Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
13.2 Input of Material/Medium Parameters Without the Extended Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
13.3 Extended Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
13.4 Deleting a User Defined Material/Medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
13.5 Arrangement of the Material/Medium Scroll List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
14 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
14.1 Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
14.2 Dialogs and Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
14.3 Measurement Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
14.4 Setting the Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
14.5 Instrument Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
15 SuperUser Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
15.1 Activation/Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
15.2 Defining the Flow Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
15.3 Limit of the Signal Amplification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
15.4 Upper Limit of the Sound Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
15.5 Detection of Long Measurement Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
15.6 Number of Decimal Places of the Totalizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
15.7 Manual Reset of the Totalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
15.8 Display of the Sum of the Totalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
15.9 Display of the Last Valid Measured Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
15.10 Display During the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
16 Outputs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
16.1 Installation of an Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
16.2 Error Value Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
16.3 Activation of the Current Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
16.4 Activation of a Binary Output as a Pulse Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
16.5 Activation of a Binary Output as an Alarm Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
16.6 Behavior of the Alarm Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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17 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
17.1 Problems with the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
17.2 Selection of the Measuring Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
17.3 Maximum Acoustic Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
17.4 Application Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
17.5 Large Deviations of the Measured Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
17.6 Problems with the Totalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
17.7 Data Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
A Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
B Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
C Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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1 Introduction Portalok 7S
1 Introduction
1.1 Regarding this User Manual
This user manual has been written for the personnel operating the ultrasonic flowmeter Portalok 7S. It contains important
information about the measuring instrument, how to handle it correctly, and how to avoid damages.
Read the safety instructions carefully. Make sure you have read and understood this user manual before using the measuring instrument.
All reasonable effort has been made to ensure the correctness of the content of this user manual. However, If you find any
erroneous information, please inform us. We will be grateful for any suggestions and comments regarding the concept and
your experience working with the measuring instrument.
This will ensure that we can further develop our products for the benefit of our customers and in the interest of technological progress. If you have any suggestions about improving the documentation and particularly this user manual, please let
us know so that we can consider your comments for future reprints.
The contents of this user manual are subject to changes without prior notice. All rights reserved. No part of this user manual may be reproduced in any form without EESiFlo's written permission.
1.2 Safety Instructions
The user manual contains instructions that are marked as follows:
Note! This text contains important information about the use of the measuring instrument.
Attention! This text contains important instructions which should be observed to avoid damage or destruction of
the measuring instrument. Proceed with special caution!
Observe these safety instructions!
1.3 Warranty
The Portalok 7S measuring instrument is guaranteed for the term and to the conditions specified in the sales contract provided the equipment has been used for the purpose for which it has been designed and operated according to the instructions given in this User Manual. Misuse of the flowmeter will immediately revoke any warranty given or implied.
This includes:
• replacement of a component of Portalok 7S with a component that was not approved by EESiFlo
• unsuitable or insufficient maintenance
• repair of Portalok 7S by unauthorized personnel
EESiFlo assumes no responsibility for injury to the customer or third persons proximately caused by the material owing to
defects in the product which were not predictable or for any indirect damages.
Portalok 7S is a very reliable instrument. It is manufactured under strict quality control using modern production techniques. If installed as recommended in an appropriate location, used cautiously and taken care of conscientiously, no troubles should appear.
In case of a problem which cannot be solved with the help of this user manual (see chapter 17), contact our sales office
giving a precise description of the problem. Specify the type, serial number and firmware version of the measuring instrument.
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Portalok 7S 2 Handling
2 Handling
2.1 First Inspection
The measuring instrument has already been tested thoroughly at EESiFlo. At delivery, ensure that no damage has occurred during transportation.
Check that the specifications of the measuring instrument delivered correspond to the specifications given on the purchase order.
The type and the serial number of the transmitter are shown on the nameplate. The transducer type is printed on the transducers.
2.2 General Precautions
Portalok 7S is a precise measuring instrument and has to be handled with care. To obtain good measurement results and
not damage the measuring instrument, it is important that great attention is paid to the instructions given in this user manual, particularly to the following points:
• Protect the transmitter from shocks.
• Keep the transducers clean. Manipulate the transducer cables with caution. Avoid excessive cable bend.
• Make sure to work under correct ambient and operating temperatures. The ambient temperature has to be within the
operating temperature range of the transmitter and the transducers.
• Observe the degree of protection.
2.3 Cleaning
• Clean the transmitter with a soft cloth. Do not use detergents.
• Remove traces of the coupling compound from the transducers with a soft paper towel.
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3 General Principles Portalok 7S
transducers
transmitter
pipe
3 General Principles
For the ultrasonic measurement of the flow rate, the flow velocity of the medium flowing in a pipe is determined. Further
physical quantities (e.g., volumetric flow rate, mass flow rate) are derived from the flow velocity and from additional physical quantities, if necessary.
3.1 Measurement System
The measurement system consists of a transmitter, the ultrasonic transducers with the transducer cables and the pipe on
which the measurement is conducted.
The ultrasonic transducers are mounted on the outside of the pipe. Ultrasonic signals are sent through the medium and received by the transducers. The transmitter controls the measuring cycle, eliminates the disturbance signals and analyzes
the useful signals. The measured values can be displayed, used for calculations and transmitted.
Fig. 3.1: Example of a measurement setup
3.2 Measurement Principle
The flow velocity of the medium is measured using the transit time difference correlation principle (see section 3.2.2).
3.2.1 Terms
Flow profile
Distribution of the flow velocities over the cross-sectional pipe area. For an optimal measurement, the flow profile has to
be fully developed and axisymmetrical. The shape of the flow profile depends on whether the flow is laminar or turbulent
and is influenced by the conditions in the supply line of the measuring point (see chapter 5).
Reynolds number Re
Coefficient describing the turbulence behavior of a medium in the pipe. The Reynolds number Re is calculated from the
flow velocity, the kinematic viscosity of the medium and the inner pipe diameter.
If the Reynolds number exceeds a critical value (usually approx. 2 300), a transition from a laminar flow to a turbulent flow
takes place.
Laminar flow
A flow without any turbulence. There is no disruption between the parallel flowing layers of the medium.
Turbulent flow
A flow in which turbulence (swirling of the medium) occurs. In technical applications, the flow in the pipe is mostly turbulent.
Transition range
The flow is partly laminar and partly turbulent.
Transit time difference ∆t
Difference of the transit times of the signals in and against the flow direction. The flow velocity of the medium in the pipe is
determined from the transit time difference (see Fig. 3.2 and Fig. 3.3).
Sound speed c
Speed of the propagating sound. The sound speed depends on the mechanical properties of the medium and the pipe material. In pipe materials and other solid materials, a distinction is made between the longitudinal and transversal sound
speed. For the sound speed of some media and materials see annex C.1.
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Portalok 7S 3 General Principles
V·V
·
m
·
m
·
V·V
·
Flow velocity v
The average value of the flow velocities over the cross-sectional pipe area.
Acoustic calibration factor k
a
ka = cα/sin α
The acoustic calibration factor ka is a parameter of the transducer which results from the sound speed c within the transducer and the angle of incidence (see Fig. 3.2). According to Snell's law of refraction, the angle of propagation in the adjoining medium or pipe material is:
= cα/sin α = cβ/sin β = cγ/sin γ
k
a
Volumetric Flow Rate
= v . A
The volume of the medium that passes through the pipe per unit time. The volumetric flow rate is calculated from the product of the flow velocity v and the cross-sectional pipe area A.
Fluid mechanics correction factor k
Re
With the fluid mechanics correction factor kRe, the measured value of the flow velocity in the area of the sound beam is
converted into the value of the flow velocity across the whole cross-sectional pipe area. In case of a fully developed flow
profile, the fluid mechanics correction factor only depends on the Reynolds number and the roughness of the inner pipe
wall. The fluid mechanics correction factor is recalculated by the transmitter for each new measurement.
Mass flow rate
.
ρ
=
The mass of the medium that passes through the pipe per unit time. The mass flow rate is calculated from the product of
the volumetric flow rate and the density ρ.
3.2.2 Measurement of the Flow Velocity
The signals are emitted and received by two transducers alternatively in and against the flow direction. If the medium
moves, the signals propagating in the medium are displaced with the flow. This displacement causes a reduction in distance for the signal in the flow direction and an increase in distance for the signal against the flow direction in the wedge of
the receiving transducer (see Fig. 3.2 and Fig. 3.3). This causes a change in the transit times. The transit time of the signal
in the flow direction is shorter than the transit time against the flow direction. This transit time difference is proportional to
the average flow velocity.
The flow velocity of the medium is calculated as follows:
. ka . ∆t/(2 . tfl)
v = k
Re
with
v - flow velocity of the medium
k
- fluid mechanics correction factor
Re
k
- acoustic calibration factor
a
∆t - transit time difference
t
- transit time in the medium
fl
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3 General Principles Portalok 7S
transducer (emitter)
flow direction
of the medium
sound path without flow
sound path with flow
pipe wall
α
β
γ
c
α
c
α
c
γ
c
β
transducer (receiver)
reduction in distance
in the transducer
flow direction
of the medium
sound path without flow
sound path with flow
α
β
γ
c
α
c
α
c
γ
c
β
increase in distance
in the transducer
pipe wall
transducer (receiver)
transducer (emitter)
∆t
signal in the
flow direction
signal against
the flow direction
Fig. 3.2: Sound path of the signal in the flow direction
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Fig. 3.3: Sound path of the signal against the flow direction
Fig. 3.4: Transit time difference ∆t
Portalok 7S 3 General Principles
transducer distance
transducer distance
transducer distance
2 sound paths
in 1 sound plane
3.3 Measurement Arrangements
3.3.1 Terms and Definitions
Diagonal arrangement
The transducers are mounted on the opposite sides of the pipe (see Fig. 3.5).
Reflection arrangement
The transducers are mounted on the same side of the pipe (see Fig. 3.6).
Fig. 3.5: Diagonal arrangement Fig. 3.6: Reflection arrangement
Number of sound paths
The number of times the ultrasonic signal traverses the liquid before arriving at the receiving transducer. The number of
sound paths is:
• odd if the measurement is conducted in the diagonal arrangement (see Fig. 3.5)
• even if the measurement is conducted in the reflection arrangement (see Fig. 3.6).
Transducer distance
Distance between the transducers. It is measured between the inner edges of the transducers.
reflection arrangement
diagonal arrangement
(positive transducer distance)
diagonal arrangement
(negative transducer distance)
Sound plane
The plane containing the sound paths (see Fig. 3.7).
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Fig. 3.7: Sound paths in a sound plane
3 General Principles Portalok 7S
3.3.2 Examples
Diagonal arrangement Reflection arrangement
1 transducer pair
1 sound path
1 transducer pair
2 sound paths
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Portalok 7S 4 Description of the Transmitter
RS232 interface
command panel
output
transducer
power supply
2x 16-digit LCD display,
backlit
keyboard
RS232 interface
state indicator
"BATTERY"
state indicator
"CHARGING"
4 Description of the Transmitter
The transmitter Portalok 7S has 1 measuring channel.
The cover has to be opened to access the command panel.
Attention! The degree of protection of the transmitter is only ensured if the cable glands are firmly tightened,
the housing is tightly screwed and the cover is closed and latched.
Fig. 4.1: Connections and command panel of the transmitter Portalok 7S
Fig. 4.2: Command panel of the transmitter Portalok 7S
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4 Description of the Transmitter Portalok 7S
4 Description of the Transmitter
4.1 Keyboard
The keyboard consists of 5 keys.
Tab. 4.1: General functions
PWR switching the transmitter on/off, switching the backlight on/off
Press key PWR briefly to switch on the transmitter or to switch on/off the backlight when the
transmitter is on. Press key PWR for 3 seconds to switch off the transmitter.
ENTER confirmation of selection or entered value
B + C INIT: Press these two keys while switching on the transmitter to perform an initialization (see
section 8.2).
B + C + ENTER RESET: Press these three keys simultaneously to correct a malfunction. The reset has the
same effect as restarting the transmitter. Stored data are not affected.
B interruption of the measurement and selection of the main menu
Be careful not to stop a current measurement by inadvertently pressing key B!
Tab. 4.2: Navigation
scrolling to the right or up through a scroll list
scrolling to the left or down through a scroll list
Tab. 4.3: Input of digits
moving the cursor to the right
scrolling through the digits above the cursor
C Moving the cursor to the left. If the cursor is on the left margin:
• an already edited value will be reset to the value which was stored previously
• an unedited value will be deleted.
If the entered value is not valid, an error message will be displayed. Press ENTER and enter a
correct value.
Tab. 4.4: Input of text
moving the cursor to the right
scrolling through the characters above the cursor
C resetting all characters to the last stored entry
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Portalok 7S 5 Selection of the Measuring Point
5 Selection of the Measuring Point
Attention! Portalok 7S is must not be used in explosive atmospheres. If the measuring point is within a poten-
tially explosive atmosphere, the danger zone and gases that may be present have to be determined.
The transducers and the transmitter have to be appropriate for these conditions.
The correct selection of the measuring point is crucial for achieving reliable measurement results and a high measurement
accuracy.
A measurement on a pipe is possible if
• the ultrasound propagates with a sufficiently high amplitude (see section 5.1)
• the flow profile is fully developed (see section 5.2)
The correct selection of the measuring point and thus, the correct transducer positioning guarantees that the sound signal
will be received under optimum conditions and evaluated correctly.
Due to the variety of applications and the different factors that influence the measurement, there is no standard solution for
the transducer positioning. The correct position of the transducers is influenced by the following factors:
• diameter, material, lining, wall thickness and shape of the pipe
• medium
• gas bubbles in the medium
Avoid measuring points in the vicinity of deformations and defects of the pipe and in the vicinity of welds.
Avoid locations with deposit formation in the pipe.
The ambient temperature at the measuring point has to be within the operating temperature range of the transducers.
Select the location of the transmitter within cable reach of the measuring point.
The ambient temperature at the location has to be within the operating temperature range of the transmitter.
5.1 Acoustic Penetration
The pipe has to be acoustically penetrable at the measuring point. The acoustic penetration is reached when pipe and medium do not attenuate the sound signal so strongly that it is completely absorbed before reaching the second transducer.
The attenuation in the pipe and in the medium depends on:
• kinematic viscosity of the medium
• proportion of gas bubbles and solids in the medium
• deposits on the inner pipe wall
• pipe material
The following requirements have to be met at the measuring point:
• the pipe is always filled completely
• no material deposits in the pipe
• no bubbles accumulate
Note! Even bubble-free media can form gas bubbles when the medium expands, e.g., before pumps and
after large increases of the pipe diameter.
Observe the notes in the following table.
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5 Selection of the Measuring Point Portalok 7S
Tab. 5.1: Recommended transducer position
Horizontal pipe
Select a measuring point where the transducers can be mounted on the side of the pipe, allowing the sound waves to
propagate in the pipe horizontally. Thus, solid at the bottom or gas bubbles at the top of the pipe will not influence the
propagation of the signal.
correct: disadvantageous:
Vertical pipe
Select the measuring point at a pipe location where the medium flows upward. The pipe has to be completely filled.
correct: disadvantageous:
Free inlet or outlet pipe section:
Select the measuring point at a pipe location where the pipe cannot run empty.
correct: disadvantageous:
correct: disadvantageous:
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Portalok 7S 5 Selection of the Measuring Point
l
l
l
l
l
l
5.2 Undisturbed Flow Profile
Some flow elements (elbows, slide valves, valves, control valves, pumps, reducers, diffusers, etc.) distort the flow profile
in their vicinity. The axisymmetrical flow profile needed for correct measurement is no longer given. A careful selection of
the measuring point helps to reduce the impact of disturbance sources.
It is most important that the measuring point is chosen at a sufficient distance from any disturbance sources. Only then it
can be assumed that the flow profile in the pipe is fully developed. However, measuring results can be obtained even if the
recommended distance to disturbance sources cannot be observed for practical reasons.
Recommended straight inlet and outlet pipe lengths for different types of flow disturbance sources are shown in the examples in Tab. 5.2.
Tab. 5.2: Recommended distance from disturbance sources
D = nominal pipe diameter at the measuring point, l = recommended distance
disturbance source: 90° elbow
supply line: l ≥ 10 D return line: l ≥ 5 D
disturbance source: 2x 90° elbows in same plane
supply line: l ≥ 25 D return line: l ≥ 5 D
disturbance source: 2x 90° elbows in different planes
supply line: l ≥ 40 D return line: l ≥ 5 D
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5 Selection of the Measuring Point Portalok 7S
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Tab. 5.2: Recommended distance from disturbance sources
D = nominal pipe diameter at the measuring point, l = recommended distance
disturbance source: T piece
supply line: l ≥ 50 D return line: l ≥ 10 D
disturbance source: diffuser
supply line: l ≥ 30 D return line: l ≥ 5 D
disturbance source: valve
supply line: l ≥ 40 D return line: l ≥ 10 D
disturbance source: reducer
supply line: l ≥ 10 D return line: l ≥ 5 D
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Portalok 7S 5 Selection of the Measuring Point
l
Tab. 5.2: Recommended distance from disturbance sources
D = nominal pipe diameter at the measuring point, l = recommended distance
disturbance source: pump
supply line: l ≥ 50 D
5.3 Selection of the Measurement Arrangement Taking onto Account the Measuring
Range and the Measuring Conditions
Diagonal arrangement Reflection arrangement
• wider flow velocity and sound speed range compared to
the reflection arrangement
• use in the presence of deposits on the inner pipe wall or
with strongly attenuating media (only 1 sound path)
• smaller flow velocity and sound speed range compared
to the diagonal arrangement
• transverse flow effects are compensated for because the
beam crosses the pipe in 2 directions
• higher accuracy of measurement because the accuracy
increases with the number of sound paths
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5 Selection of the Measuring Point Portalok 7S
elbow plane
flow direction
elbow plane
flow direction
flow direction
5.4 Selection of the Sound Plane Near an Elbow
On vertical pipes On horizontal pipes
• The sound beam plane (see section 3.3) has an angle
of 90° to the elbow plane. The elbow is upstream of the
measuring point.
With measurements in both directions
• The sound beam plane (see section 3.3) is selected according to the nearest elbow (horizontal or vertical, depending on the pipe orientation - see above).
• The sound beam plane (see section 3.3) has an angle
of 90° ±45° to the elbow plane. The elbow is upstream
of the measuring point.
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Portalok 7S 6 Installation of the Transmitter Portalok 7S
LOW BATTERY !
6 Installation of the Transmitter Portalok 7S
6.1 Location
Select the measuring point according to the recommendations in chapter 5. The ambient temperature has to be within the
operating temperature range of the transducers.
Select the location of the flowmeter within cable reach of the measuring point. The ambient temperature has to be within
the operating temperature range of the transmitter.
6.2 Connection of the Transducer
It is recommended to run the cables from the measuring point to the transmitter before connecting the transducers to
avoid load on the connectors.
Connect the transducer to the transmitter (see Fig. 4.1).
6.3 Power Supply
The transmitter can be operated with the battery (see section 6.3.1) or with the power supply unit (see section 6.3.2).
6.3.1 Power Supply with the Battery
The transmitter has a Li-Ion battery and can be operated independently of the power supply unit.
At delivery, the battery is charged approx. 30 %. The battery does not need to be fully charged before it is used for the first
time.
This message will be displayed if the battery is almost empty:
The capacity is sufficient for the display and storing of the current parameter record. A
measurement is no longer possible.
Charging the battery
Connect the power supply unit to the transmitter (see Fig. 4.1). Switch on the transmitter. Charging starts automatically.
The max. charging time is approx. 8 h.
During the charging process, the ambient temperature should be in the range 0...45 °C (32...113 °F).
A measurement can be made during the charging process. Charging will be stopped automatically when the battery is fully
charged.
Storage of the battery
The battery remains in the transmitter. After storage, the transmitter can immediately be operated with the battery.
• charge state: > 30 %
• storing temperature: 12...25 °C (54...77 °F)
State of the battery
The transmitter Portalok 7S has 2 LEDs which indicate the state of the battery.
The state indicator "BATTERY"
• is off when the battery is charged to > 50 %
• is on when the battery is charged to 20...50 %
• blinks when the battery is charged to < 20 %.
The state indicator "CHARGING"
• is off when the transmitter is not connected to the power supply
• is on when the transmitter is connected to the power supply and the battery is fully charged
• blinks when the transmitter is connected to the power supply and the battery is being charged.
6.3.2 Power Supply with the Power Supply Unit
Attention! • Use only the power supply unit supplied by EESiFlo.
• Connect the power supply unit to the transmitter (see Fig. 4.1).
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• The power supply unit is not protected against moisture. Use it only in dry rooms.
• The voltage indicated on the power supply unit must not be exceeded.
• Do not connect a defective power supply unit to the transmitter.
6 Installation of the Transmitter Portalok 7S Portalok 7S
+
-
+
-
mA
a
b
A
B
C
D
6.4 Connection of the Output
For the connection of the output see Fig. 4.1, Fig. 6.1, Tab. 6.1 and Tab. 6.2.
Tab. 6.1: Circuits of the outputs
output transmitter external circuit remark
internal circuit connection
active current loop
binary output
(Reed relay)
see Fig. 6.1
see Fig. 6.1
R
< 500 Ω
ext
U
max
I
= 250 mA
max
= 48 V
The number, type and connections of the outputs are customized.
R
is the sum of all ohmic resistances in the circuit (e.g,. resistance of the conductors, resistance of the amperemeter/
ext
voltmeter).
Fig. 6.1: Pin assignment for the connection of the output
Tab. 6.2: Pin assignment for the connection of the output
pin connection
A (+) binary output B1 (Reed relay)
B (-) binary output B1 (Reed relay)
C (+) current output I1
D (-) current output I1
6.5 Connection of the Serial Interface
Connect the RS232 cable to the transmitter (see Fig. 4.1 and Fig. 4.2) and the serial interface of the PC. If the RS232 cable cannot be connected to the PC, use an RS232/USB adapter.
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Portalok 7S 7 Installation of the Transducers
transducer distance
7 Installation of the Transducers
7.1 Preparation of the Pipe
• The pipe has to be stable. It has to be able to withstand the pressure exerted by the transducer mounting fixture.
Rust, paint or other deposits on the pipe absorb the sound signal. A good acoustic contact between the pipe and the transducers is obtained as follows:
• Clean the pipe at the selected measuring point:
- If present, the paint layer has to be smoothed by sanding. The paint does not need to be removed completely.
- Remove any rust or loose paint.
• Use coupling foil or apply a bead of acoustic coupling compound along the center line of the contact surface of the
transducers.
• Observe that there must be no air pockets between the transducer contact surface and the pipe wall.
7.2 Orientation of the Transducers and Transducer Distance
Mount the transducers onto the pipe in such way that the engravings on the transducers form an arrow (see Fig. 7.1). The
transducer cables show in opposite directions.
The transducer distance is the distance between the inner edges of the transducers (see section 3.3 and Fig. 7.1)
For the determination of the flow direction see section 9.8.
Fig. 7.1: Correct orientation of the transducers and transducer distance
7.3 Installation
Fix the transducers onto the pipe using the supplied mounting hardware.
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8 Start-up of the Transmitter Portalok 7S
EESIFLO
EESXXXX-XXXXXXX
>PAR<mea opt sf
Parameter
INITIALISATION
----DONE----
FACTORY DEFAULT?
no >YES<
Delete Meas.Val.
no >YES<
>PAR<mea opt sf
Parameter
8 Start-up of the Transmitter
8.1 Switching on
Press key PWR to switch on the transmitter. The serial number of the transmitter is displayed for a short time.
Data cannot be entered while the serial number is displayed.
After the transmitter is switched on, the main menu is displayed in the default language.
The language of the display can be set (see section 8.5).
8.2 Initialization
During an initialization (INIT) of the transmitter, the settings in the program branches Parameter and Output Options
and some of the settings in the program branch Special Funct. are reset to the default settings of EESiFlo.
For INIT-resistant settings, see annex A.
Proceed as follows to execute an initialization:
• While switching on the transmitter: keep keys B and C pressed.
• During the operation of the transmitter: press keys B, C and ENTER at the same time. A RESET is executed. Release
key ENTER only. Keep keys B and C pressed.
After the initialization has been executed, the message INITIALISATION DONE is displayed.
After the initialization, the remaining settings of the transmitter can be reset to the default settings and/or the stored measured values can be deleted.
Select yes to reset the remaining settings to the default settings or no to keep them at the
current settings.
Press ENTER.
If yes is selected, the message FACTORY DEFAULT DONE will be displayed.
Select yes to delete the stored measured values or no to keep them stored.
Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if measured values are stored in the data logger.
8.3 Display
8.3.1 Main Menu
The main menu contains the following program branches:
• par (Parameter)
• mea (Measuring)
• opt (Output Options)
• sf (Special Function)
The selected program branch is displayed in capital letters and in angle brackets. The complete designation of the selected program branch is displayed in the lower line.
Select a program branch by pressing key or . Press ENTER.
Note! By pressing key B, the measurement will be stopped and the main menu is selected.
Note! In this user manual, all program entries and keys are indicated with typewriter characters (Parame-
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ter). The menu items are separated from the main menu by a backslash "\".
Portalok 7S 8 Start-up of the Transmitter
Parameter
>par<
↓
pipe parameters
↓
medium
parameters
↓
transducer type
↓
extension cable
Measuring
>mea<
↓
measuring
point number
↓
sound path
↓
transducer
positioning
↓
measurement
↓
consistency check
Output Options
>opt<
↓
physical quantity
↓
unit of
measurement
↓
damping
↓
measured value
transmission
Special Funct.
>sf<
↓
system settings¹
↓
instrument
information
↓
print measured
values
↓
delete measured
values
↓
program code
↓
install material
↓
install medium
8.3.2 Program Branches
• Program branch Parameter
input of the pipe and medium parameters
• Program branch Measuring
processing of the steps for the measurement
• Program branch Output Options
setting of the physical quantity, the unit of measurement and the parameters for the measured value transmission
• Program branch Special Funct.
contains all functions that are not directly related to the measurement
For an overview of the program branches see figure below. For a detailed overview of the menu structure see annex A.
¹ SYSTEM settings contains the following menu items:
• dialogs and menus
• measuring
• outputs
•storing
• serial transmission
• miscellaneous
• set clock
• libraries
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8 Start-up of the Transmitter Portalok 7S
SYSTEM settings↕
Dialogs/Menus
Lining
no >YES<
R1=FUNC<typ mode
Function: MAX
SYSTEM settings↕
Miscellaneous
Input a HOTCODE
no >YES<
Please input a
HOTCODE: 000000
INVALID HOTCODE
hotcode: 000000
8.3.3 Navigation
A vertical arrow ↕ will be displayed if the menu item contains a scroll list. The current list item will be displayed in the lower
line.
Use key and to select a list item in the lower line. Press ENTER.
Some menu items contain a horizontal scroll list in the lower line. The selected list item is displayed in capital letters and
in angle brackets.
Press key or to scroll through the lower line and select a list item. Press ENTER.
Some menu items contain a horizontal scroll list in the upper line. The selected list item is displayed in capital letters and
in angle brackets. The current value of the list item is displayed in the lower line.
Press key to scroll through the upper line and select a list item.
Press key to scroll through the lower line and select a value for the selected list item.
Press ENTER.
8.4 HotCodes
A HotCode is a key sequence that activates certain functions and settings:
function HotCode see section deactivation
language selection 9090xx 8.5
manual input of the lower limit for
the inner pipe diameter
activation of the SuperUser mode 071049 15.1 HotCode 071049
change of the transmission parameters of the RS232 interface
resetting the contrast of the display
to medium
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Miscellaneous.
Select yes to enter a HotCode.
Enter the HotCode. Press ENTER.
071001 11.7
232-0- 12.2.4
555000 14.4
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An error message will be displayed if an invalid HotCode has been entered. Press ENTER.
Portalok 7S 8 Start-up of the Transmitter
8.5 Language Selection
The transmitter can be operated in the languages listed below. The language can be selected with the following HotCodes:
Tab. 8.1: HotCodes for language selection
909031 Dutch
909033 French
909034 Spanish
909044 English
909049 German
Depending on the technical data of the transmitter, some of the languages might not be implemented.
When the last digit has been entered, the main menu will be displayed in the selected language.
The selected language remains activated when the transmitter is switched off and on again. After an initialization, the default language set by EESIFLo is activated.
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9 Basic Measurement Portalok 7S
>PAR<mea opt sf
Parameter
Outer Diameter
100.0 mm
Outer Diameter
1100.0 MAXIMAL
Wall Thickness
3.0 mm
Pipe Material ↕
Carbon Steel
c-Material
3230.0 m/s
9 Basic Measurement
The pipe and medium parameters are entered for the selected measuring point (see chapter 5). The parameter ranges are
limited by the technical characteristics of the transducers and of the transmitter.
Note! During the parameter input, the transducers should be connected to the transmitter.
Note! The parameters will only be stored when the program branch Parameter has been edited in its en-
tirety.
9.1 Input of the Pipe Parameters
Select the program branch Parameter. Press ENTER.
9.1.1 Outer Pipe Diameter/Pipe Circumference
Enter the outer pipe diameter. Enter the actual pipe diameter, not the nominal pipe diameter. Press ENTER.
An error message will be displayed if the entered parameter is outside of the range. The
limit will be displayed.
Example: upper limit 1100 mm for the connected transducers and for a pipe wall thickness
of 50 mm.
It is possible to enter the pipe circumference instead of the outer pipe diameter (see section 14.2.1).
If the input of the pipe circumference has been activated and 0 (zero) is entered for the Outer Diameter, the menu item
Pipe Circumfer. will be displayed. If the pipe circumference is not to be entered, press key B to return to the main
menu and start the parameter input again.
9.1.2 Pipe Wall Thickness
Enter the pipe wall thickness. Press ENTER.
Note! The inner pipe diameter (= outer pipe diameter - 2x pipe wall thickness) is calculated internally. If the
value is not within the inner pipe diameter range of the connected transducers, an error message will
be displayed.
It is possible to change the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter for a given transducer type (see section 11.7).
9.1.3 Pipe Material
The pipe material has to be selected to be able to determine the sound speed. The sound speed for the materials in the
scroll list are stored in the transmitter.
Select the pipe material.
If the medium is not in the scroll list, select Other Material. Press ENTER.
It can be specified which materials will be displayed in the scroll list (see section 13.5).
When the pipe material has been selected, the corresponding sound speed is set automatically. If Other Material has
been selected, the sound speed has to be entered.
Note! Enter the sound speed of the material (i.e. longitudinal or transversal speed) which is nearer to 2500
For the sound speed of some materials see annex C.1.
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Enter the sound speed of the pipe material. Press ENTER.
m/s.
Portalok 7S 9 Basic Measurement
Lining
no >YES<
Lining ↕
Bitumen
c-Material
3200.0 m/s
Liner Thickness
3.0 mm
Roughness
0.4 mm
Medium ↕
Water
9.1.4 Pipe Lining
If the pipe has an inner lining, select yes. Press ENTER.
If no is selected, the next parameter will be displayed (see section 9.1.5).
Select the lining material.
If the material is not in the scroll list, select Other Material. Press ENTER.
It can be specified which materials will be displayed in the scroll list (see section 13.5).
If Other Material is selected, the sound speed has to be entered.
Enter the sound speed of the lining material. Press ENTER.
For the sound speed of some materials see annex C.1.
Enter the thickness of the liner. Press ENTER.
Note! The inner pipe diameter (= outer pipe diameter - 2x pipe wall thickness - 2x liner thickness) is calcu-
lated internally. If the value is not within the inner pipe diameter range of the connected transducers,
an error message will be displayed.
It is possible to change the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter for a given transducer type (see section 11.7).
9.1.5 Pipe Roughness
The flow profile of the medium is influenced by the roughness of the inner pipe wall. The roughness is used for the calculation of the profile correction factor. As, in most cases, the pipe roughness cannot be determined exactly, it has to be estimated.
For the roughness of some materials see annex C.2.
Enter the roughness of the selected pipe or liner material.
Change the value according to the condition of the inner pipe wall. Press ENTER.
9.2 Input of the Medium Parameters
Select the medium from the scroll list.
If the medium is not in the scroll list, select Other Medium. Press ENTER.
It is possible to specify which media will be displayed in the scroll list (see section 13.5).
For the programmed parameters of common media see annex C.3.
If a medium is selected from the scroll list, the menu item for the input of the medium temperature is displayed directly (see
section 9.2.4).
If Other Medium is selected, the medium parameters have to be entered first:
• average sound speed of the medium
• range around the average sound speed of the medium
• kinematic viscosity
• density
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9 Basic Measurement Portalok 7S
c-Medium
1500.0 m/s
c-Medium range
auto >USER<
c-Medium=1500m/s
range +-150m/s
Kinem.Viscosity
1.00 mm2/s
Density
1.00 g/cm3
Medium Temperat.
20.0 C
Transducer Type↕
Standard
Additional cable
65.0 m
9.2.1 Sound Speed
The sound speed of the medium is used for the calculation of the transducer distance at the beginning of the measurement. However, the sound speed does affect the measuring result directly. Often, the exact value of the sound speed for a
medium is unknown. Therefore, a range of possible values for the sound speed has to be entered.
Enter the average sound speed of the medium. Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if Other Medium is selected.
Select auto or user. Press ENTER.
auto: The area around the average sound speed is defined by the transmitter.
user: The area around the average sound speed has to be entered.
Enter the area around the average sound speed of the medium. Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if user is selected.
9.2.2 Kinematic Viscosity
The kinematic viscosity has an effect on the flow profile of the medium. The entered value and other parameters are used
for the profile correction.
Enter the kinematic viscosity of the medium. Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if
Other Medium is selected.
9.2.3 Density
The density is used to calculate the mass flow (product of the volumetric flow rate and the density).
Note! If the mass flow is not measured, press ENTER. The other measuring results will not be affected.
Enter the operating density of the medium. Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if Other Medium is selected.
9.2.4 Medium Temperature
At the beginning of the measurement, the medium temperature is used for the interpolation of the sound speed and thus,
for the calculation of the recommended transducer distance.
During the measurement, the medium temperature is used for the interpolation of the density and the viscosity of the medium.
Enter the medium temperature. The value has to be within the operating temperature range
of the transducers. Press ENTER.
9.3 Other Parameters
9.3.1 Transducer Parameters
Select Standard to use the standard transducer parameters stored in the transmitter.
Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if no transducers are connected to the transmitter.
9.3.2 Extension Cable
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If the transducer cable has to be extended, enter the additional cable length (e.g., between
the junction box and the transmitter). Press ENTER.
Portalok 7S 9 Basic Measurement
par>MEA<opt sf
Measuring
par>MEA<opt sf
NO DATA!
Meas.Point No.:
xxx (↑↓← →)
A:
2 NUM
Sound Path
2NUM
Transd. Distance
54 mm Reflec
9.4 Defining the Measuring Point Number
Select program branch Measuring. Press ENTER.
If this error message is displayed, the parameters are not complete. Enter the missing parameters in the program branch Parameter.
Optional: If the data logger or the serial interface is activated, the measuring point number has to be entered:
Enter the measuring point number. Press ENTER.
If arrows are displayed in the lower line on the right, ASCII text can be entered. If no arrows
are displayed, only digits, point and hyphen can be entered.
9.5 Defining the Number of Sound Paths
A number of sound paths is recommended according to the connected transducers and the
entered parameters. Change the value, if necessary.
Press ENTER.
For defining the number of sound paths, see section 3.3.
9.6 Transducer Distance
A value for the transducer distance is recommended. Fix the transducers (see chapter 7).
Adjust the transducer distance.
Press ENTER.
Reflec - reflection arrangement
Diagon - diagonal arrangement
The transducer distance is the distance between the inner edges of the transducers (see section 3.3 and Fig. 7.1)
In case of a measurement in diagonal arrangement on very small pipes, a negative transducer distance is possible.
Note! The accuracy of the recommended transducer distance depends on the accuracy of the entered pipe
and medium parameters.
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9 Basic Measurement Portalok 7S
Transd. Distance
54 mm !
S=
<>=54 mm!
S=■■■■■■
Q=■■■■■■■■■■■■
time= 94.0 μs
Q=■■■■■■■■■■■
Transd. Distance?
53.9 mm
L=(50.0) 54.0 mm
54.5 m3/h
→Adjust transd.
54.5 m3/h
Transd. Distance?
50.0 mm
L=(51.1) 50.0 mm
54.5 m3/h
9 Basic Measurement
9.6.1 Fine Adjustment of the Transducer Distance
If the displayed transducer distance is adjusted, press ENTER.
The measuring for the positioning of the transducers is started.
The amplitude of the received signal is displayed by the bar graph S=.
• Shift a transducer slightly within the range of the recommended transducer distance until
the bar graph reaches its max. length.
The following quantities can be displayed in the upper line by pressing key and in the
lower line by pressing key :
• ■<>■ =: transducer distance
• time: Transit time of the measuring signal in μs
• S=: signal amplitude
• Q=: signal quality, bar graph has to have max. length
If the signal is not sufficient for measurement, Q= UNDEF will be displayed.
In case of large deviations, check if the entered parameters are correct or repeat the measurement at a different point on
the pipe.
After the precise positioning of the transducers, the recommended transducer distance is
displayed again.
Enter the actual (precise) transducer distance. Press ENTER.
9.6.2 Consistency Check
If a wide range for the sound speed has been entered in the program branch Parameter or the exact parameters of the
medium are not known, a consistency check is recommended.
The transducer distance can be displayed during measurement by scrolling with key .
The optimum transducer distance (here: 50.0 mm) is displayed in the upper line in parentheses, followed by the entered transducer distance (here: 54.0 mm). The latter value has
to correspond to the adjusted transducer distance.
If necessary, scroll in the upper line until →Adjust transd. is displayed. Press ENTER.
The amplitude of the received signal S= is displayed again. Press ENTER to adjust the
transducer distance.
The optimum transducer distance is calculated on the basis of the measured sound speed. It is therefore a better approximation than the first recommended value which had been calculated on the basis of the sound speed range entered in the
program branch Parameter.
If the difference between the optimum and the entered transducer distance is less than specified in Tab. 9.1, the measurement is consistent and the measured values are valid. The measurement can be continued.
If the difference is greater, adjust the transducer distance to the displayed optimum value. Afterwards, check the signal
quality and the signal amplitude bar graph (see section 9.6.1). Press ENTER.
Tab. 9.1: Standard values for signal optimization
transducer frequency difference between the optimum and the entered transducer distance [mm]
M10
P10
Note! If the transducer distance is changed during the measurement, the consistency check will have to be
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Enter the new adjusted transducer distance. Press ENTER.
Press key again to scroll until the transducer distance is displayed and check the difference between the optimum and the entered transducer distance. Repeat the steps if
necessary.
repeated.
Portalok 7S 9 Basic Measurement
Volume flow
31.82 m3/h
9.6.3 Value of the Sound Speed
The sound speed of the medium can be displayed during the measurement by pressing key .
If an approximate range for the sound speed has been entered in the program branch Parameter and the transducer distance has been optimized afterwards as described in section 9.6.2, it is recommended to write down the sound speed for
the next measurement. By doing this, it will not be necessary to repeat the fine adjustment.
Also write down the medium temperature because the sound speed depends on the temperature. The value can be entered in the program branch Parameter or a user defined medium can be created for this sound speed (see section 13.2
and 13.3).
9.7 Start of the Measurement
The measured values are displayed in the lower line.
If necessary, scroll in the upper line until →Adjust transd. is displayed and press EN-
TER to return to the fine adjustment of the transducer distance (see section 9.6.1).
The outputs and the serial interface continuously receive the measured values of the measuring channel. The results are
displayed according to the currently selected output options. The default unit of measurement of the volumetric flow rate is
m³/h. For the selection of the values to be displayed and for the setting of the output options see chapter 10. For further
measuring functions see chapter 11.
9.8 Detection of the Flow Direction
The flow direction in the pipe can be detected with the help of the displayed volumetric flow rate in conjunction with the arrow on the transducers:
• The medium flows in the direction of the arrow if the displayed volumetric flow rate is positive (e.g., 54.5 m³/h).
• The medium flows against the direction of the arrow if the displayed volumetric flow rate is negative (e.g., -54.5 m³/h).
9.9 Interruption of the Measurement
The measurement is interrupted by pressing key B if it is not protected by a program code (see section 11.8).
Note! Be careful not to stop a current measurement by inadvertently pressing key B!
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10 Displaying the Measured Values Portalok 7S
par mea >OPT< sf
Output Options
Physic. Quant. ↕
Volume flow
Volume in: ↕
m3/h
10 Displaying the Measured Values
The physical quantity is set in the program branch Output Options (see section 10.1).
During the measurement, the designation of the physical quantity is displayed in the upper line, the measured value in the
lower line. The display can be adapted (see section 10.2).
10.1 Selection of the Physical Quantity and of the Unit of Measurement
The following physical quantities can be measured:
• sound speed
• flow velocity: calculated on the basis of the measured transit time difference
• volumetric flow rate: calculated by multiplying the flow velocity by the cross-section of the pipe
• mass flow rate: calculated by multiplying the volumetric flow rate by the operating density of the medium
The physical quantity is selected as follows:
Select the program branch Output Options. Press ENTER.
Select the physical quantity in the scroll list. Press ENTER.
For the selected physical quantity (except for the sound speed), a scroll list with the available units of measurement is displayed. The unit of measurement which was selected previously is displayed first.
Select the unit of measurement of the selected physical quantity. Press ENTER.
Press B to return to the main menu. The further menu items of the program branch Output Options are for the activation of the measured value transmission.
Note! If the physical quantity or the unit of measurement is changed, the settings of the outputs will have to
be checked (see chapter 16).
10.2 Adjustment of the Display
During the measurement, the display can be adapted as to display two measured values simultaneously (one in each line
of the display). This does not affect totalizing, transmission of the measured values, etc.
The following information can be displayed in the upper line:
display explanation
Mass Flow= designation of the physical quantity
+8.879 m3 values of the totalizers
full= date and time at which the data logger will be full, if activated
Mode= measuring mode
L= transducer distance
Rx= alarm state indication if it is activated (see section 16.6.5) and if alarm outputs are activated (see
section 16.6).
status line (see section 10.3)
The measured values of the physical quantity selected in the program branch Output Options can be displayed in the
lower line:
display explanation
12.3 m/s flow velocity
1423 m/s sound speed
124 kg/h mass flow rate
15 m3/h volumetric flow rate
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Portalok 7S 10 Displaying the Measured Values
Flow Velocity
* 2.47 m/s
S3 Q9 c RT F
Press key during the measurement to change the display in the upper line, press key to change the display in
the lower line.
The character * indicates that the displayed value (here: flow velocity) is not the selected
physical quantity.
10.3 Status Line
Important data on the ongoing measurement are displayed in the status line. The quality and precision of the ongoing
measurement can be estimated.
Press key during the measurement to scroll through the upper line to the status line.
value explanation
S signal amplitude
0
…
9
< 5 %
…
90 %
Q signal quality
0
…
9
< 5 %
…
90 %
c sound speed
comparison of the measured and the expected sound speed of the medium. The expected sound
speed is calculated on the basis of the medium parameters (medium selected in the program branch
Parameter, temperature dependence).
√ ok, is equal to the expected value
↑ > 20 % of the expected value
↓ < 20 % of the expected value
? unknown, cannot be measured
R flow profile
information about the flow profile based on the Reynolds number
T fully turbulent flow profile
L fully laminar flow profile
↕ the flow is in the transition range between laminar and turbulent flow
? unknown, cannot be calculated
F flow velocity
comparison of the measured flow velocity with the flow limits of the system
√ ok, the flow velocity is not in the critical range
↑ the flow velocity is higher than the current limit
↓ the flow velocity is lower than the current cut-off flow (even if it is not set to zero)
0 the flow velocity is in the offset range of the measuring method
? unknown, cannot be measured
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10 Displaying the Measured Values Portalok 7S
L=(51.2) 50.8 mm
54.5 m3/h
10.4 Transducer Distance
By pressing key during the measurement, it is possible to scroll to the display of the
transducer distance.
The optimum transducer distance (here: 51.2 mm) is displayed in parentheses in the upper line, followed by the entered
transducer distance (here: 50.8 mm).
The optimum transducer distance might change during the measurement (e.g., due to temperature fluctuations).
A deviation from the optimum transducer distance (here: -0.4 mm) is compensated internally.
Note! Never change the transducer distance during the measurement!
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Portalok 7S 11 Advanced Measuring Functions
S=
<>=54 mm!
32.5 m3
54.5 m3/h
Damping
10 s
Volume flow
54.5 m3/h
32.5 m3
54.5 m3/h
NO COUNTING !
3.5 m/s
11 Advanced Measuring Functions
11.1 Command Execution during Measurement
Commands that can be executed during a measurement are displayed in the upper line. A command begins with the arrow →. If programmed, a program code has to be entered first (see section 11.8).
Press until the command is displayed. Press ENTER. The following commands are available:
Tab. 11.1: Commands that can be executed during the measurement
command explanation
→Adjust transd.
Select transducer positioning.
If a program code is active, the measurement will be continued 8 s after the last keyboard entry.
→Clear totalizer
All totalizers will be reset to zero.
→Break measure Stop the measurement and return to the main menu.
11.2 Damping Factor
Each displayed measured value is a floating average of all measured values of the last x seconds, with x being the damping factor. A damping factor of 1 s means that the measured values are not averaged because the measuring rate is approx 1/s. The default value of 10 s is appropriate for normal flow conditions.
Strongly fluctuating values caused by high flow dynamics require a higher damping factor.
Select the program branch Output Options. Press ENTER until the menu item Damping is displayed.
Enter the damping factor. Press ENTER.
Press B to return to the main menu.
11.3 Totalizers
Total volume or total mass of the medium at the measuring point can be determined.
There are two totalizers, one for the positive flow direction, one for the negative flow direction.
The unit of measurement used for totalizing corresponds to the volume or mass unit selected for the physical quantity.
The values of the totalizers can be displayed with up to 11 places, e.g., 74890046.03. For the definition of the number of
decimal .
Press key to scroll through the upper line to the display of the totalizers.
Select the command →Clear totalizer in the upper line to reset the totalizers to zero. Press ENTER.
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The value of the totalizer will be displayed in the upper line (here: the volume which has
passed through the pipe at the measuring point in the positive flow direction after the activation of the totalizers).
This error message will be displayed if the totalizers are to be activated. The flow velocity
cannot be totalized.
11 Advanced Measuring Functions Portalok 7S
Quantity Storage
one >BOTH<
Quantity recall
off >ON<
Quant. wrapping
off >ON<
Velocity limit
0.0 m/s
Selection of the totalizers for storing
It is possible to store the totalizer for one flow direction or the totalizers for both flow directions. Select Special
Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Storing\Quantity Storage.
If one is selected, only the totalizer whose value is changing will be stored. This can apply
to the totalizer for the positive or the negative flow direction.
If both is selected, the values of the totalizers for both flow directions will be stored.
Press ENTER.
When the measurement is stopped
The behavior of the totalizers when the measurement is stopped or after a RESET of the transmitter is set in Special
Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Quantity recall.
If on is selected, the values of the totalizers will be stored and used for the next measurement.
If off is selected, the totalizers will be reset to zero.
11.3.1 Overflow of the Totalizers
The overflow behavior of the totalizers can be set:
Without overflow:
• The value of the totalizer increases to the internal limit of 1038.
• if necessary, the values will be displayed as exponential numbers (±1.00000E10). The totalizer can only be reset to
zero manually.
With overflow:
• The totalizer will be reset to zero automatically when ±9999999999 is reached.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Quant. wrapping.
Select on to work with overflow. Select off to work without overflow. Press ENTER.
Independently of the setting, the totalizers can be reset to zero manually.
Note!
The overflow of a totalizer influences all output channels, e.g., data logger, online transmission of data.
The transmission of the sum of both totalizers (the throughput Q) via an output will not be valid after
the first overflow (wrapping) of one of the corresponding totalizers.
To signalize the overflow of a totalizer, an alarm output with the switching condition QUANT. and the
type HOLD have to be activated.
11.4 Upper Limit of the Flow Velocity
Single outliers caused by heavily disturbed surroundings can appear among the measured values of the flow velocity. If
the outliers are not ignored, they will affect all derived physical quantities, which will then be unsuitable for the integration
(e.g., pulse outputs).
It is possible to ignore all measured flow velocities higher than a upper limit. These measured values will be marked as
outliers.
The upper limit of the flow velocity is set in Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Velocity limit.
Enter 0 (zero) to switch off the checking for outliers.
Enter a limit > 0 to switch on the checking for outliers. The measured flow velocity will then
be compared to the entered upper limit.
Press ENTER.
If the flow velocity is higher than the upper limit,
• the flow velocity will be marked as invalid. The physical quantity cannot be determined.
• "!" will be displayed after the unit of measurement (in case of a normal error, "?" is displayed)
Note! If the upper limit is too low, a measurement might be impossible because most of the measured val-
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ues will be marked as "invalid".
Portalok 7S 11 Advanced Measuring Functions
Cut-off Flow
absolut >SIGN<
Cut-off Flow
factory >USER<
+Cut-off Flow
2.5 cm/s
-Cut-off Flow
-2.5 cm/s
Cut-off Flow
2.5 cm/s
Flow Velocity
>NORMAL< uncorr.
PROFILE CORR.
>NO< yes
FLOW VELOCITY
2.60 m/s
PROFILE CORR.
NO >YES<
Flow Velocity
*U 54.5 m/s
11.5 Cut-off Flow
The cut-off flow is a lower limit for the flow velocity. All measured flow velocities that are lower than the limit and their derived values are set to zero.
The cut-off flow can depend on the flow direction or not. The cut-off flow is set in Special Funct.\SYSTEM set-
tings\Measuring\Cut-off Flow.
Select sign to define a cut-off flow in dependence on the flow direction. Two independent
limits are set for the positive and negative flow directions.
Select absolut to define a cut-off flow independently of the flow direction. A limit is set for
the absolute value of the flow velocity.
Press ENTER.
Select factory to use the default limit of 2.5 cm/s (0.025 m/s) for the cut-off flow.
Select user to enter the cut-off flow.
Press ENTER.
If Cut-off Flow\sign and user are selected, two values will have to be entered:
Enter the cut-off flow. Press ENTER.
All positive values of the flow velocity that are lower than this limit will be set to zero.
Enter the cut-off flow. Press ENTER.
All negative values of the flow velocity greater than this limit will be set to zero.
If Cut-off Flow\absolut and user is selected, only one value will have to be entered:
Enter the cut-off flow. Press ENTER.
The absolute values of all flow velocity values that are lower than this limit will be set to zero.
11.6 Uncorrected Flow Velocity
For special applications, the uncorrected flow velocity might be of interest.
The profile correction for the flow velocity is activated in Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Flow Veloc-
ity.
Select normal to display and transmit the flow velocity with profile correction.
Select uncorr. to display the flow velocity without profile correction. Press ENTER.
If uncorr. is selected, it has to be confirmed each time the program branch Measuring
is selected if the profile correction is to be used.
If no is selected, the profile correction will be switched off.
All physical quantities will be calculated with the uncorrected flow velocity.
During the measurement, the designation of the physical quantity will be displayed in capital letters to indicate that the value is uncorrected.
Press ENTER.
If yes is selected, the uncorrected flow velocity will only be used if the flow velocity is selected as the physical quantity in the program branch Output Options.
All other physical quantities (volumetric flow rate, mass flow, rate etc.) will be determined
with the corrected flow velocity.
During the measurement, the designation of the physical quantity will be displayed in capital letters to indicate that the value is uncorrected.
Press ENTER.
In both cases, the corrected flow velocity can also be displayed.
Press key to scroll until the flow velocity is displayed. The uncorrected flow velocity is
marked with U.
Uncorrected flow velocities transmitted to a PC are marked with uncorr.
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11 Advanced Measuring Functions Portalok 7S
DNmin Q-Sensor
15 mm
Special Funct. ↕
Program code
Program code
------
INVALID CODE !
909049
INPUT BREAK_CODE
CODE: 000000
INPUT BREAK_CODE
INVALID CODE !
INP. ACCESS CODE
CODE: 000000
Program code
------
11.7 Change of the Limit for the Inner Pipe Diameter
It is possible to change the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter for a given transducer type.
Enter HotCode 071001.
Enter the lower limit of the inner pipe diameter of the displayed transducer type. Press ENTER to select the next transducer type.
Note!
If a transducer is used below its recommended inner pipe diameter, a measurement might be impossible.
11.8 Program Code
An ongoing measurement can be protected from an inadvertent intervention by means of a program code.
If a program code has been defined, it will be requested when there is an intervention in the measurement (a command or
key B).
11.8.1 Defining a Program Code
Select Special Funct.\Program code.
Enter a program code with max. 6 digits. Press ENTER.
An error message will be displayed if a reserved number has been entered (e.g., a HotCode for language selection).
A program code will remain valid as long as:
• no other valid program code is entered or
• the program code is not deactivated.
Note! Do not forget the program code!
11.8.2 Intervention in the Measurement
If a program code is active, the message PROGRAM CODE ACTIVE will be displayed for a few seconds when a key is
pressed.
The input of a program code is interrupted by pressing key C.
If key B is pressed:
To stop an ongoing measurement, the complete program code has to be entered (= break
code).
Enter the program code with the keys and . Press ENTER.
If the entered program code is not valid, an error message will be displayed for a few seconds.
If the entered program code is valid, the measurement will be stopped.
If a command is selected:
To execute a command, it is sufficient to enter the first three digits of the program code (=
access code).
Enter the first three digits of the program code with the keys and . Press ENTER.
At first, 000000 is displayed. If the program code starts with 000, ENTER can be pressed
immediately.
11.8.3 Deactivation of the Program Code
Select Special Funct.\Program code.
The program code is deleted by entering "------". Press ENTER.
If the character "-" is entered less than six times, this character sequence will be used as
the new program code.
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Portalok 7S 12 Data Logger and Transmission of Data
Store Meas.Data
no >YES<
Storage Rate ↕
Once per 10 sec.
Storage Rate
1s
12 Data Logger and Transmission of Data
The transmitter has a data logger in which the measured values are stored during the measurement (see section 12.1).
The measured values are transmitted to a PC via the serial interface directly during the measurement (see section 12.2).
For the connection of the serial interface see section 6.5.
12.1 Data Logger
The following data will be stored:
• date
•time
• measuring point number
• pipe parameters
• medium parameters
• transducer data
• sound path (reflection or diagonal arrangement)
• transducer distance
• damping factor
• storage rate
• physical quantity
• unit of measurement
• measured values (physical quantity and input quantities)
• totalizer values
• diagnostic values (if storing of diagnostic values is activated)
In order to store the measured data, the data logger has to be activated (see section 12.1.1).
The available data logger memory can be displayed (see section 12.1.6).
The storing of each measured value will be signaled acoustically. This signal can be deactivated (see section 12.1.3 in
Acoustic Signal).
12.1.1 Activation/Deactivation of the Data Logger
Select program branch Output Options. Press ENTER until the menu item Store Meas.Data is displayed.
Select yes to activate the data logger. Press ENTER.
12.1.2 Setting the Storage Rate
The storage rate is the frequency at which the measured values are transmitted or stored.
If the storage rate is not set, the storage rate which was selected previously will be used. Min. 4 s is recommended.
Select a storage rate or EXTRA. Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if Store Meas.Data and/or Serial Output are activated.
If EXTRA has been selected, enter the storage rate. Press ENTER.
12.1.3 Settings of the Data Logger
Select program branch Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Storing. It contains the following menu items:
• start of the storing
• ringbuffer
• storage mode
• storing of the totalizers
• storing of the signal amplitude
• storing of the sound speed
• acoustic signal during the storing
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Start logger ↕
Promptly
Ringbuffer
off >ON<
Storage mode
>SAMPLE< average
Store Amplitude
off >ON<
Store c-Medium
off >ON<
Store diagnostic
off >ON<
Start of the storing
If it is necessary to synchronize the storing of measured values on several transmitters, the starting time of the storing can
be set.
Select the starting time of the storing of measured values.
Promptly: Storing will be started immediately.
On full 5 min.: Storing will be started on the next full 5 minutes.
On full 10 min.: Storing will be started on the next full 10 minutes.
On quarter hour: Storing will be started on the next full 15 minutes.
On half hour: Storing will be started on the next half hour.
On full hour: Storing will be started on the next full hour.
Example: current time: 9:06
setting: On full 10 min.
Storing will be started at 9:10.
Ringbuffer
The setting of ringbuffer affects the storing of measured values as soon as the data memory is full:
• If the ringbuffer is activated, the available data logger will be halved. The oldest measured values will be overwritten.
Only the data logger memory that was free during the activation will be used by the ringbuffer. If more data logger memory is necessary, measured values in the data logger should previously be deleted.
• If the ringbuffer is deactivated, the storing of measured values will be stopped.
Select the behavior of the ringbuffer. Press ENTER.
Storage mode
Select the storage mode. Press ENTER.
If sample is selected, the displayed measured value will be used for storing and online
transmission of data.
If average is selected, the average of all values measured during a storage interval will be
used for storing and online transmission of data.
Note! The storage mode does not affect the outputs.
Note! Storage mode = average
The average of the physical quantity will be calculated.
If the storage rate < 5 s (see section 12.1.2) is selected, sample will be used.
If no average could be calculated over the complete storage interval, the value will be marked as in-
valid. The ASCII file will contain "???" instead of invalid average values of the physical quantity.
Storing of the totalizers
see section 11.3
Storing of the signal amplitude
If on is selected and the data logger is activated, the amplitude of the measured signal will
be stored together with the measured values. Press ENTER.
Storing of the sound speed
Storing of the diagnostic values
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If on is selected and the data logger is activated, the sound speed of the medium will be
stored together with the measured values. Press ENTER.
If on is selected and the data logger is activated, the diagnostic values will be stored together with the measured values. Press ENTER.
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Meas.Point No.:
xxx (↑↓← →)
DATA MEMORY
OVERFLOW!
Special Funct. ↕
Delete Meas.Val.
Really Delete?
no >YES<
Special Funct. ↕
Instrum. Inform.
EESXXXX-XXXXXXXX
Free: 18327
full= 26.01/07:39
54.5 m3/h
last= 26.01/07:39
54.5 m3/h
12.1.4 Measurement with Activated Data Logger
• Start the measurement.
Enter the measuring point number. Press ENTER.
If arrows are displayed in the lower line on the right, ASCII text can be entered. If digits are
displayed, only digits, point and hyphen can be entered.
For the setting of the input mode see section 14.2.2.
If Output Options\Store Meas.Data has been activated and Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\
Ringbuf-
fer is deactivated, this error message will be displayed as soon as the data logger is full.
Press ENTER.
The error message will be displayed periodically.
The storing will be stopped.
12.1.5 Deleting the Measured Values
Select Special Funct.\Delete Meas.Val. Press ENTER.
Select yes or no. Press ENTER.
12.1.6 Available Data Logger Memory
If the data logger is empty and a measurement is started with one physical quantity without storing the totalizer, approx.
100 000 measured values can be stored. The available data logger memory can be displayed:
Select Special Funct.\Instrum. Inform.. Press ENTER.
The type and the serial number of the transmitter will be displayed in the upper line.
The available data logger memory will be displayed in the lower line (here: 18 327 additional measured values can be stored). Press key B twice to return to the main menu.
Max. 100 series of measured values can be stored. The number of series of measured values depends on the total number of measured values stored in the previous series of measured values.
The time at which the data logger memory will be full can be displayed during the measurement. All totalizers and other
values will be considered.
Press key during the measurement to scroll through the displays of the upper line.
If the ringbuffer is activated and has overflown at least once, this display will be indicated.
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SER:kill spaces
off >ON<
SER:decimalpoint
’.’ >’,’<
SER:col-separat.
’;’ >’TAB’<
>baud<data par st
9600 8bit EVEN 2
12.2 Transmission of Data
The measured values can be transmitted to a PC via the serial interface RS232.
12.2.1 Online Transmission of Data
The measured values are transmitted during the measurement. If the data logger is activated, the measured values will
also be stored.
Tab. 12.1: Overview online transmission of data
serial interface transmission of data see
RS232 terminal program section 12.2.5
12.2.2 Offline Transmission of Data
The measurement data of the data logger are transmitted.
Tab. 12.2: Overview offline transmission of data
serial interface transmission of data see
RS232 terminal program section 12.2.6
12.2.3 Format of the Measurement Data
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\serial transmis..
Select on if the space characters are not to be transmitted. Press ENTER.
The file size will be considerably smaller (shorter transmission time).
Select the decimal marker to be used for floating-point numbers (point or comma). Press
ENTER.
This setting depends on the setting of the operating system of the PC.
Select the character to be used to separate columns (semicolon or tabulator). Press ENTER.
12.2.4 Transmission Parameters
• the transmitter sends CRLF-terminated ASCII
• max. line length: 255 digits
RS232
• default: 9600 bits/s, 8 data bits, even parity, 2 stop bits, protocol RTS/CTS (hardware, handshake)
The transmission parameters of the RS232 interface can be changed:
Enter HotCode 232-0- (see section 8.4).
Set the transmission parameters in the 4 scroll lists. Press EN-TER.
• baud: baud rate
• data: number of data bits
• par: parity
• st: number of stop bits
12.2.5 Online Transmission of Data to a Terminal Program
• Start the terminal program.
• Enter the transmission parameters into the terminal program (see section 12.2.4). The transmission parameters of the
terminal program and of the transmitter have to be identical.
• Select the program branch Output Options. Press ENTER.
• Press ENTER until the menu item Serial Output is displayed.
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Portalok 7S 12 Data Logger and Transmission of Data
Serial Output
no >YES<
SEND ONLINE-HEAD
20 mm
Special Funct. ↕
Print Meas.Val.
NO VALUES !
Print Meas.Val.
Send Header 01
................
■■■■■■
................
SERIAL ERROR !
Print Meas.Val.
Select yes to activate the online transmission of data.
• Set the storage rate (see section 12.1.2).
• Start the measurement. The measuring point number will be requested (see section 12.1.4).
The measured values are transmitted during the measurement.
12.2.6 Offline Transmission of Data to a Terminal Program
• Start the terminal program.
• Enter the transmission parameters into the terminal program (see section 12.2.4). The transmission parameters of the
terminal program and of the transmitter have to be identical.
Select Special Funct.\Print Meas.Val.. Press ENTER.
This error message will be displayed if no measured values are stored. Press ENTER.
This message will be displayed if the measuring signal is sufficient.
The progress of the transmission of data is displayed by a bar graph.
This error message will be displayed if an error has occurred during the serial transmission.
Press ENTER. Check the connections and make sure that the PC is ready to receive data.
12.2.7 Structure of the Data
The header is transmitted at the beginning of the measurement. The first 4 lines contain general information about the
transmitter and the measurement. The following lines contain the parameters.
Example: \DEVICE : EESXXXX8X27-XXXXXXXX
\MODE : ONLINE
DATE : 2011-01-09
TIME : 19:56:52
Par.Record
Meas.Point No.: : F5050
Pipe
Outer Diameter : 60.3 mm
Wall Thickness : 5.5 mm
Roughness : 0.1 mm
Pipe Material : Carbon Steel
Lining : WITHOUT LINING
Medium : Water
Medium Temperat. : 38 C
Fluid pressure : 11.00 bar
Transducer Type : xxx
Sound Path : 3 NUM
Transd. Distance : -15.6 mm
Damping : 20 s
Full-Scale Val. : 4.50 m3/h
Physic. Quant. : Volume flow
Unit Of Measure : [m3/h]/[m3]
Numb.Of Meas.Val : 100
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The line \DATA will be transmitted next. Afterwards the column titles will be transmitted (see Tab. 12.3) The measured values are transmitted afterwards.
Example: \DATA
\*MEASURE; Q_POS; Q_NEG;
In every storage interval, one data line is transmitted. The line "???" will be transmitted if there are no measured values
available for the storage interval.
Example: With a storage interval of 1 s, 10 lines with "???" will be transmitted if the measurement has been re-
started after a 10 s interruption for the positioning of the transducers.
The following data columns can be transmitted:
Tab. 12.3: Columns of data
column title column format contents
\*MEASURE ###000000.00 physical quantity selected in Output Options
Q_POS +00000000.00 totalizer value for the positive flow direction
Q_NEG -00000000.00 totalizer value for the negative flow direction
SSPEED sound speed of the medium
AMP signal amplitude
Online transmission of data
Columns will be created for all quantities that appear during the measurement.
As the totalizers cannot be activated for the physical quantity flow velocity, these columns will not be created.
Offline transmission of data
During the offline output, columns will only be created if at least one measured value is stored in the series of measured
values.
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Portalok 7S 13 Libraries
Libraries ↕
Format USER-AREA
MAXIMAL: 13!
Materials: 15
Format USER-AREA
Materials: 03
Format USER-AREA
Media: 03
USER AREA:
52% used
Format NOW?
no >YES<
FORMATTING ...
...
Libraries ↕
Format USER-AREA
13 Libraries
The internal material database of the transmitter contains parameters for pipe and lining materials as well as for media. It
can be extended with user defined materials or media. User defined materials and media will always be displayed in the
scroll lists of the program branch Parameter.
User defined materials and media can be stored in an integrated coefficient memory (user area). The coefficient memory
has to be partitioned first (see section 13.1).
The parameters of user defined materials or media can be entered as follows:
• as constants without the extended library (see section 13.2)
• as constants or temperature and pressure dependent functions by means of the extended library (see section 13.3)
The material and media scroll lists displayed in the program branch Parameter can be arranged (see section 13.5).
Shorter scroll lists make working more efficient.
13.1 Partitioning of the Coefficient Memory
The coefficient memory can be divided into parts for the following material data:
• material parameters:
- transversal and longitudinal sound speed
- typical roughness
• medium parameters:
- min. and max. sound speed
- kinematic viscosity
- density
For the max. number of data sets for each category of these material data see Tab. 13.1.
Tab. 13.1: Capacity of the coefficient memory
max. number of data sets occupancy of the coefficient memory in %
materials 13 97
media 13 97
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Format USER-AREA.
Press ENTER.
This error message will be displayed if the entered number of data sets for a category of
material data exceeds the capacity of the coefficient memory.
Enter the number of the user defined materials. Press ENTER.
Enter the number of the user defined media. Press ENTER.
The occupancy of the coefficient memory is displayed for a few seconds.
Select yes to start the partitioning. Press ENTER.
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The coefficient memory is partitioned accordingly. This procedure takes a few seconds.
After the partitioning, Format USER-AREA is displayed again.
13 Libraries Portalok 7S
Libraries ↕
Extended Library
Extended Library
>OFF< on
Special Funct. ↕
Install Material
USER Material
NOT FORMATTED !
Install Material
>EDIT< delete
USER Material ↕
#01:--not used--
EDIT TEXT (↑↓← →
USER MATERIAL 1
c-Material
1590.0 m/s
Roughness
0.4 mm
c-Medium
1500.0 m/s
13.1.1 Data Retention During the Partitioning of the Coefficient Memory
When the coefficient memory is repartitioned, max. 8 data sets of each type can be retained.
Example 1: The number of user defined materials is reduced from 5 to 3. The data sets #01 to #03 are retained.
The data sets #04 and #05 are deleted.
Example 2: The number of user defined materials is increased from 5 to 6. All 5 data sets are kept.
13.2 Input of Material/Medium Parameters Without the Extended Library
To enter the material/medium parameters as constants, the extended library has to be deactivated.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Extended Library.
Press ENTER.
Select off to deactivate the extended library. Press ENTER.
The parameters of a user defined material/medium can be entered now.
The input of a material or a medium is almost identical. Therefore, displays for a medium will only be shown and described
in case of differences.
Select Special Funct.\Install Material or Install Medium. Press ENTER.
This error message will be displayed if the coefficient memory does not contain an area for
user defined materials/media.
Partition the coefficient memory accordingly (see section 13.1).
Select edit. Press ENTER.
Select a user defined material/medium. Press ENTER.
Change the designation of the material/medium.
The default name for a user defined material/medium is USER MATERIAL N or USER ME-
DIUM N with N being an integer.
Note! 95 ASCII characters (letters, capital letters, numbers, special characters [!? " + - ( ) > < % * etc.]) are
available for the designation of materials/media.
A designation can have max. 16 characters. The input of text is described in section 4.1.
Material parameters
Enter the sound speed of the material. Press ENTER.
For the sound speed of some materials annex C.1.
Medium parameters
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Enter the roughness of the material. Press ENTER.
For the typical roughness of some materials see annex C.2.
Enter the average sound speed of the medium. Press ENTER.
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c-Medium range
auto >USER<
c-Medium=1500m/s
range +-150m/s
Kinem.Viscosity
1.01 mm2/s
Density
1.00 g/cm3
Select auto or user. Press ENTER.
auto: The area around the average sound speed is defined by the transmitter.
user: The area around the average sound speed has to be entered.
Enter the area around the average sound speed of the medium. Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if user has been selected.
Enter the kinematic viscosity of the medium. Press ENTER.
Enter the density of the medium. Press ENTER.
13.3 Extended Library
13.3.1 Introduction
If the extended library is activated, it is possible to enter material and medium parameters as a function of the temperature
or of the pressure. These data can be entered into the transmitter directly.
Tab. 13.2: Material and medium parameters that can be stored
parameter parameter is necessary for...
material parameter
transversal sound speed flow measurement
longitudinal sound speed flow measurement
type of sound wave flow measurement
typical roughness profile correction of the flow velocity
medium parameter
sound speed start of measurement
viscosity profile correction of the flow velocity
density calculation of mass flow rate
Enter only the parameters needed for the measuring task.
The dependence of the material/medium parameters on the temperature and pressure can be described
• as constants
• as linear function
• with polynomials of grade 1 to 4
• with customized interpolation functions
In most cases, constants or a linear function are sufficient.
If, e.g., the temperature fluctuations at the measuring point are low compared to the temperature dependence of the material parameters, the linearization or the complete neglect of the temperature dependence will not result in a considerable
additional measuring error.
If, however, the process conditions fluctuate strongly and the medium parameters depend strongly on the temperature
(e.g., viscosity of a hydraulic oil), polynomials or customized interpolation functions should be used. Contact EESIFLo to
find the best solution for the measuring task.
Customized interpolation functions
Some dependencies are only approximated insufficiently by polynomials. A number of customized interpolation functions
Basics: Y=F(X,Z) are available to interpolate multidimensional dependencies y = f(T, p). Contact EESIFLo for more information.
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Extended Library
off >ON<
Special Funct. ↕
Install Material
USER Material
NOT FORMATTED !
Edit Material ↕
Basics:Y=m*X +n
USER Material ↕
#01:--not used--
USER MATERIAL 2
>EDIT< delete
#2: Input Name:
USER MATERIAL 2
Default soundsp.
long. >TRANS.<
Roughness
0.4 mm
Save changes
no >YES<
13.3.2 Activation of the Extended Library
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Extended Library.
Press ENTER.
Select on to activate the extended library. Press ENTER.
13.3.3 Input of Material/Medium Parameters
The parameters of a user defined material/medium can be entered now.
The input of a material or a medium is almost identical. Therefore, the displays for a medium will only be shown and described in case of differences.
Select Special Funct.\Install Material or Install Medium. Press ENTER.
An error message will be displayed if the coefficient memory does not contain an area for
user defined materials/media.
Partition the coefficient memory accordingly (see section 13.1).
Select the function for the temperature or pressure dependence of the material/medium parameters:
Y=const.: constants
Y=M*X+N: linear function of the temperature
Y=Polynom: y = k
+ k1 . x + k2 . x2 + k3 . x3 + k4 . x
0
Y=F(X,Z): customized interpolation function (only for experienced users or after consultation with EESIFLo)
go back: return to the previous menu item
4
Select a user defined material/medium.
Select edit to edit the material/medium parameters or delete to delete the material/medium and to return to the scroll list Edit Material or Edit Medium.
This display will only be indicated if an already existing material/medium has been selected.
Enter the designation of the material/medium. Press ENTER.
The default name for a user defined material/medium is USER MATERIAL N or USER ME-
DIUM N with N being an integer.
Material parameters
Enter the material's:
• transversal sound speed
• longitudinal sound speed
1...5 values depending on the selected function have to be entered. Press ENTER after each input.
If an already defined material is edited, for each parameter there will be a request whether it is to be edited. Select yes or
no. Press ENTER. Change the values, if necessary.
Select the type of sound wave to be used for the flow measurement. Press ENTER.
For most materials, a transversal sound wave has to be selected.
Enter the typical roughness of the material. Press ENTER.
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Select yes to store the entered parameters or no to quit the menu item without storing.
Press ENTER.
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Save changes
no >YES<
Install Material
edit >DELETE<
USER Material
#01: Polystyrol
Really Delete?
no >YES<
SYSTEM settings ↕
Libraries
Libraries ↕
Material list
Material list
factory >USER<
Material list ↕
>Show list
Material list ↕
>End of Edit
Save List ?
no >YES<
Medium parameters
Enter the medium's:
• longitudinal sound speed
• kinematic viscosity
• density
Depending on the selected function, 1...5 values have to be entered. Press ENTER after each input.
If an already defined medium is edited, for each parameter of some of the functions there will be a request whether it is to
be edited. Select yes or no. Press ENTER. Change the values, if necessary.
Select yes to store the entered parameters, no to quit the menu item without storing. Press
ENTER.
13.4 Deleting a User Defined Material/Medium
To delete a user defined material/medium, proceed as follows:
Select Special Funct.\Install Material or Install Medium. Press ENTER.
If the extended library is activated, press ENTER until the request for deleting is displayed.
Select delete. Press ENTER.
Select the material/medium to be deleted. Press ENTER.
Select yes or no. Press ENTER.
13.5 Arrangement of the Material/Medium Scroll List
The materials and media to be displayed in the program branch Parameter are arranged in the material scroll list and in
the medium scroll list.
Note! User defined materials/media will always be displayed in the scroll lists of the program branch Pa-
rameter.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Libraries. Press ENTER.
Select Material list to edit the material scroll list or Medium list to edit the medium
scroll list.
Select go back to return to SYSTEM settings. Press ENTER.
Select factory if all materials/media of the internal database are to be displayed in the
scroll list. An already existing scroll list will not be deleted but only deactivated.
Select user to activate the user defined scroll list. Press ENTER.
If user has been selected, the material or medium scroll list can be edited (see section
13.5.1...13.5.3).
Note! If the material/medium scroll list is quit by pressing key B before storing, all changes will be lost.
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Select End of Edit to stop editing. Press ENTER.
Select yes to store all changes of the scroll list or no to quit the menu item without storing.
Press ENTER.
13 Libraries Portalok 7S
Material list ↕
>Show list
Current list= ↕
Other Material
Material list ↕
>Add Material
>Add Material ↕
Stainless Steel
Material list ↕
>Add all
Material list ↕
>Remove Material
>Remove Material↕
Stainless Steel
Material list ↕
>Remove all
13.5.1 Displaying a Scroll List
Select Show list. Press ENTER to display the scroll list as in the program branch Parameter.
The current scroll list is displayed in the lower line.
Press ENTER to return to the scroll list Material list or Medium list.
13.5.2 Adding a Material/Medium to the Scroll List
Select Add Material or Add Medium to add a material/medium to the scroll list. Press
ENTER.
All materials/media that are not contained in the current scroll list will be displayed in the
lower line.
Select the material/medium. Press ENTER. The material/medium will be added to the scroll
list.
Note! The materials/media are displayed in the order in which they have been added.
13.5.3 Adding all Materials/Media to the Scroll List
Select Add all to add all materials/media of the database to the current scroll list. Press
ENTER.
13.5.4 Removing a Material/Medium from the Scroll List
Select Remove Material or Remove Medium to remove a material/medium from the
scroll list. Press ENTER.
All materials/media of the current scroll list will be displayed in the lower line.
Select the material/medium. Press ENTER. The material/medium will be removed from the
scroll list.
Note! User defined materials/media will always be displayed in the scroll lists of the program branch Pa-
rameter. They cannot be removed.
13.5.5 Removing all Materials/Media from the Scroll List
Select Remove all to remove all materials/media from the scroll list. Press ENTER. User
defined materials/media will not be removed.
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Portalok 7S 14 Settings
SYSTEM settings↕
Set Clock
TIME 11:00
ok >NEW<
TIME 11:00
Set Time !
TIME 11:11
>OK< new
DATE 2011-01-25
ok >NEW<
DATE 2011-01-25
Set Date !
DATE 2011-01-26
>OK< new
SYSTEM settings↕
Dialogs/Menus
Pipe Circumfer.
off >ON<
Outer Diameter
100.0 mm
Pipe Circumfer.
314.2 mm
Pipe Circumfer.
180 mm
14 Settings
14.1 Time and Date
The transmitter has a battery-powered clock.
14.1.1 Time
Select
Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Set Clock. Press ENTER.
The current time is displayed. Select ok to confirm the time or new to set the time. Press
ENTER.
Press key to select the digit to be edited.
Press key and C to edit the selected digit. Press ENTER.
The new time is displayed. Select ok to confirm the time or new to set the time again. Press
ENTER.
14.1.2 Date
After the time has been set, DATE is displayed.
Select ok to confirm the date or new to set the date. Press ENTER.
Press key to select the digit to be edited.
Press key and C to edit the selected digit. Press ENTER.
The new date is displayed. Select ok to confirm the date or new to set the date again.
Press ENTER.
14.2 Dialogs and Menus
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Dialogs/Menus. Press ENTER.
Note! The settings of the menu item Dialogs/Menus will be stored at the end of the dialog. If the menu
item is quit before the end of the dialog, the settings will not be effective.
14.2.1 Pipe Circumference
Select on if the pipe circumference is to be entered instead of the pipe diameter in the program branch Parameter. Press ENTER.
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If on has been selected for Pipe Circumfer., the outer pipe diameter will nevertheless
be requested in the program branch Parameter.
To select the menu item Pipe Circumfer., enter 0 (zero). Press ENTER.
The value displayed in Pipe Circumfer. is calculated on the basis of the last displayed
value of the outer pipe diameter.
example: 100 mm
Enter the pipe circumference. The limits for the pipe circumference are calculated on the
basis of the limits for the outer pipe diameter.
.
= 314.2 mm
14 Settings Portalok 7S
Outer Diameter
57.3 mm
Meas.Point No.:
(1234) >(↑↓← →)<
Transd. Distance
auto >USER<
Transd. Distance?
(50.8) 50.0 mm
Transd. Distance?
50.8 mm
Error-val. delay
damping >EDIT<
SHOW RELAIS STAT
off >ON<
Length unit
>[mm]< [inch]
Temperature
>[°C]< [°F]
During the next scroll through the program branch Parameter, the outer pipe diameter
that corresponds to the entered pipe circumference will be displayed.
example: 180 mm : = 57.3 mm
Note! The pipe circumference is only edited temporarily. When the transmitter switches back to the display
of the pipe circumference (internal recalculation), slight rounding errors may occur.
Example: entered pipe circumference: 100 mm
displayed outer pipe diameter: 31.8 mm
When the transmitter switches back to the display of the pipe circumference, 99.9 mm will be displayed.
14.2.2 Measuring Point Number
Select (1234) if the measuring point is to be identified only by numbers, point and dash.
Select (↑↓←
→) if the measuring point is to be designated with ASCII characters.
14.2.3 Transducer Distance
recommended setting: user
• user will be selected if the measuring point is always the same.
• auto can be selected if the measuring point changes often.
In the program branch Measuring, the recommended transducer distance will be displayed in parentheses, followed by the entered transducer distance if the recommended
and the entered transducer distance are not identical.
During transducer positioning in the program branch Measuring
• only the entered transducer distance will be displayed if Transd. Distance = user
has been selected and the recommended and the entered transducer distances are
identical
• only the recommended transducer distance will be displayed if Transd. Distance =
auto has been selected.
14.2.4 Error Value Delay
The error value delay is the time after which an error value will be sent to an output if no valid measured values are available.
Select edit to enter an error value delay. Select damping if the damping factor is to be
used as the error value delay.
For further information on the behavior of missing measured values see section 16.1.2 and
16.2.
14.2.5 Alarm State Indication
Select on to display the alarm state during the measurement.
Fur further information on the alarm outputs see section 16.5.
14.2.6 Units of Measurement
It is possible to set the units of measurement for the length, temperature, pressure, density, kinematic viscosity, and sound
speed:
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Select mm or inch as the unit of measurement for the length. Press ENTER.
Select °C or °F as the unit of measurement for the temperature. Press ENTER.
Portalok 7S 14 Settings
Pressure
>[bar]< [psi]
Density [lb/ft3]
no >YES<
Density unit
g/cm3 >kg/m3<
Viscosity unit
mm2/s >cSt<
Soundspeed unit
>[m/s]< [fps]
Pressure absolut
off >ON<
Fluid pressure
1.00 bar(a)
SYSTEM settings↕
Measuring
Flow Velocity
>NORMAL< uncorr.
Cut-off Flow
absolut >SIGN<
Cut-off Flow
factory >USER<
Velocity limit
24.0 m/s
Quant. wrapping
off >ON<
Select bar or psi as the unit of measurement for the pressure. Press ENTER.
Select yes if lb/ft3 is to be used as the unit of measurement for the density. Press ENTER.
Select g/cm3 or kg/m3 as the unit of measurement for the density. Press ENTER.
This display will only be indicated if lb/ft3 has not been selected as the unit of measurement for the density.
Select mm2/s or cSt as the unit of measurement for the kinematic viscosity. Press ENTER.
Select m/s or fps as the unit of measurement for the sound speed. Press ENTER.
14.2.7 Setting for the Medium Pressure
It is possible to set whether the absolute or the relative pressure will be used:
Select on or off. Press ENTER.
If on has been selected, the absolute pressure p
will be displayed/input/output.
a
If off has been selected, the relative pressure pg will be displayed/input/output.
pg = pa - 1.01 bar
The pressure and its unit of measurement will, e.g., be displayed in the program branch
Parameter. It will be followed by the selected pressure, indicated in parentheses.
a - absolute pressure
g - relative pressure
Note! All changes will be stored at the end of the dialog.
14.3 Measurement Settings
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring. Press ENTER.
Note! The settings of the menu item Measuring will be stored at the end of the dialog. If the menu item is
quit before the end of the dialog, the settings will not be effective.
Select normal to display and transmit the profile corrected flow values, uncorr. to display and transmit the flow values without flow profile correction. Press ENTER.
Fur further information see section 11.6.
A lower limit for the flow velocity can be entered (see section 11.5).
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An upper limit for the flow velocity can be entered (see section 11.4).
Enter 0 (zero) to deactivate the flow velocity check.
Select the overflow behavior of the totalizers (see section 11.3.1).
14 Settings Portalok 7S
Quantity recall
off >ON<
SYSTEM settings↕
Miscellaneous
SETUP DISPLAY
← CONTRAST →
Special Funct. ↕
Instrum. Inform.
EESXXXX-XXXXXXXX
V x.xx dd.mm.yy
Select on to keep the previous totalizer values after a restart of the measurement.
Select off to reset the totalizers to zero after a restart of the measurement.
Note! All changes will be stored at the end of the dialog.
14.4 Setting the Contrast
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Miscellaneous to set the contrast of
the display of the transmitter. Press ENTER until the menu item SETUP DISPLAY is displayed.
The contrast of the display is adjusted with the following keys:
increases the contrast
reduces the contrast
It is possible to reset the display to medium contrast. Enter HotCode 555000.
Note!
After an initialization of the transmitter, the display is displayed to medium contrast.
14.5 Instrument Information
Select Special Funct.\Instrum. Inform. to display information about the transmitter. Press ENTER.
The type and the serial number of the transmitter will be displayed in the upper line.
The firmware version of the transmitter with date is displayed in the lower line.
Press ENTER.
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Portalok 7S 15 SuperUser Mode
SUPERUSER MODE
*IS ACTIVE NOW*
SUPERUSER MODE
IS PASSIVE NOW
Measuring ↕
Calibration
Profile bounds
factory >USER<
Laminar flow
if R*< 0
Turbulent flow
if R*> 0
Calibration ?
>OFF< on
15 SuperUser Mode
The SuperUser mode offers the possibility of an advanced analysis of the signal and the measured values as well as the
definition of additional parameters adapted to the measuring point, in order to achieve better measuring values or during
experimental work. Features of the SuperUser mode are:
• Defaults will not be observed.
• There are no plausibility checks when parameters are being entered.
• There is no check whether the entered parameters are within the limits determined by the laws of physics and technical
data.
• The cut-off flow is not active.
• A value for the number of sound paths has to be entered.
• Some menu items that are not visible in the normal the normal mode are displayed.
Attention! The SuperUser mode is intended for experienced users with advanced application knowledge. The
parameters can affect the normal measuring mode and lead to wrong measuring values or to a failure of the measurement when a new measuring point is set up.
15.1 Activation/Deactivation
Enter HotCode 071049.
It is displayed that the SuperUser mode is activated. Press ENTER. The main menu will be
displayed.
Enter HotCode 071049 again to deactivate the SuperUser mode.
It is displayed that the SuperUser mode is deactivated. Press ENTER. The main menu will
be displayed.
Attention! Some of the defined parameters are still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser mode.
15.2 Defining the Flow Parameters
In the SuperUser mode, it is possible to define some flow parameters (profile bounds, correction of the flow velocity) for
the specific application or measuring point.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Calibration. Press ENTER.
15.2.1 Profile Bounds
Select user if the profile bounds are to be defined. If factory is selected, the default profile bounds will be used and the menu item Calibration will be displayed (see section
15.2.2).
Press ENTER.
Enter the max. Reynolds number at which the flow is laminar. The entered number will be
rounded to the hundreds. Enter 0 (zero) to use the default value 1 000.
Press ENTER.
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Enter the min. Reynolds number at which the flow is turbulent. The entered number will be
rounded to the hundreds. Enter 0 (zero) to use the default value 3 000.
Press ENTER.
A request is displayed if an additional correction of the flow velocity is to be defined. Select
on to define the correction data, off to work without correction of the flow velocity and return to the menu item SYSTEM settings.
For the definition of the correction of the flow velocity see section 15.2.2.
15 SuperUser Mode Portalok 7S
Calibration ?
off >ON<
Slope=
1.00
Offset=
0.0 cm/s
Example: profile bound for the laminar flow: 1 500
profile bound for the turbulent flow: 2 500
At Reynolds numbers < 1 500, the flow during the measurement is regarded as laminar for the calculation of the physical quantity. At Reynolds numbers > 2 500, the flow is regarded as turbulent. The
range 1 500...2 500 is the transition range between laminar and turbulent flow.
Attention! The defined profile bounds are still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser mode.
15.2.2 Correction of the Flow Velocity
After the profile bounds have been defined (see section 15.2.1), it is possible to define a correction of the flow velocity.
v
= m . v + n
cor
with
v - measured flow velocity
m - slope, range: -2.000...+2.000
n - offset, range: -12.7...+12.7 cm/s
- corrected flow velocity
v
cor
All quantities derived from the flow velocity will be calculated with the corrected flow velocity. The correction data will be
transmitted to the PC or printer during the online or offline transmission of data.
Note! During the measurement, it will not be displayed that the correction of the flow velocity is active.
Select on to define the correction data, off to work without correction of the flow velocity
and return to the menu item SYSTEM settings.
If on has been selected, enter the slope. If 0.0 is entered, the correction will be deactivated.
Press ENTER.
Enter the offset. Enter 0 (zero) to work without an offset.
Press ENTER.
Example 1: Slope: 1.1
Offset: -10.0 cm/s = -0.1 m/s
If a flow velocity v = 5 m/s is measured, before the calculation of the derived quantities, it will be corrected as follows:
v
= 1.1 . 5 m/s - 0.1 m/s = 5.4 m/s
cor
Example 2: Slope: -1.0
Offset: 0.0
Only the sign of the measured values is changed.
Note! The correction data will only be stored when a measurement is started. If the transmitter is switched
off without starting a measurement, the entered correction data will be lost.
Attention! The correction of the flow velocity is still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser mode.
15.3 Limit of the Signal Amplification
In order to prevent disturbing and/or pipe wall signals (e.g., if the pipe has run empty) from being interpreted as useful signals, it is possible to define a max. signal amplification. If the signal amplification is greater than the max. signal amplification,
• the flow velocity will be marked as invalid. The physical quantity cannot be determined.
• a hash symbol "#" will be displayed after the unit of measurement (in case of a normal error, "?" is displayed).
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Portalok 7S 15 SuperUser Mode
Gain threshold
Fail if > 90 dB
GAIN=91dB→FAIL!
Bad soundspeed
thresh. 2007 m/s
Bad soundspeed
offset: +321 m/s
GAIN=91dB
SS=1038/2146 m/s
Do not total. if
no meas.> 0 s
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item Gain
threshold is displayed.
Enter the max. signal amplification. Enter 0 (zero) if no limit of the signal amplification is to
be used.
Press ENTER.
The current value of the signal amplification (GAIN=) can be displayed in the upper line in
the program branch Measuring. If the current value of the signal amplification is higher
than the max. signal amplification, →FAIL! will be displayed after the current value.
Attention! The limit of the signal amplification is still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser mode.
15.4 Upper Limit of the Sound Speed
When the plausibility of the signal is evaluated, it will be checked if the sound speed is within a defined range. The upper
limit used for the evaluation is the greater of the following values:
• fixed upper value, default: 1 848 m/s
• value of the sound speed curve of the medium at the operating point plus offset, default offset: 300 m/s
In the SuperUser mode, the values can be defined for media that are not contained in the data set of the transmitter. Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item Bad
soundspeed is displayed.
Enter the fixed upper limit of the sound speed. Enter 0 (zero) to use the default value of
1 848 m/s.
Press ENTER.
Enter the offset. Enter 0 (zero) to use the default value of 300 m/s.
Press ENTER.
Example: fixed upper value of the sound speed thresh.: 2 007 m/s
offset: 600 m/s
value of the sound speed curve at the operating point: 1 546 m/s
As 1 546 m/s + 600 m/s = 2 146 m/s is greater than the fixed upper value 2 007, this value will be
used as the upper limit of the sound speed when the plausibility of the signal is evaluated.
It is possible to display the valid range for the sound speed (SS=) in the lower line during
the measurement. The second value (here: 2 146 m/s) is the upper limit at the operating
point.
Attention! The defined upper limit of the sound speed is still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser
mode.
15.5 Detection of Long Measurement Failures
If there are no valid measured value during a long time interval, new increments of the totalizers will be ignored. The values of the totalizers remain unchanged.
In the SuperUser mode, it is possible to set the time interval. Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measu-
ring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item Do not total. if no meas. is displayed.
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Enter the time. If 0 (zero) is entered, the default value 30 s will be used.
15 SuperUser Mode Portalok 7S
Total digits ↕
Automatic
3xC clear totals
off >ON<
15.6 Number of Decimal Places of the Totalizers
The values of the totalizers can be displayed with up to 11 places, e.g., 74890046.03. In the SuperUser mode, it is possible to define the number of decimal places.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item To-
tal digits is displayed.
Select one of the following list items:
Automatic: dynamic adjustment
Fixed to x digit: x decimal places (range: 0...4)
Press ENTER.
Total digits = Automatic
The number of decimal places will be adjusted dynamically. Low values will first be displayed with 3 decimal places. With
greater values, the number of decimal places will be reduced.
max. value display
6
< 10
< 10
< 10
< 10
10
±0.00 ... ±999999.999
7
±1000000.00 ... ±9999999.99
8
±10000000.0 ... ±99999999.9
±1000000000 ... ±9999999999
Total digits = Fixed to x digit
The number of decimal points is constant. The max value of the totalizer is reduced with each additional decimal place.
decimal places max. value max. display
0< 10
10
±9999999999
1< 108±99999999.9
2< 10
7
±9999999.99
3< 106±999999.999
4< 105±99999.9999
Note!
The number of decimal places and the max. value defined here only affect the display of the totalizers.
For setting the behavior of the totalizers when the max. value is reached see section 11.3.1.
15.7 Manual Reset of the Totalizers
If the manual reset of the totalizers is activated, the totalizers can be reset to zero during the measurement by pressing
key C three times, even if a program code is activated.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item 3xC
clear totals is displayed.
Select on to activate the manual reset of the totalizers, off to deactivate it. Press ENTER.
Note! The manual reset of the totalizers is still active after the deactivation of the SuperUser mode.
Note! If the manual reset of the totalizers is activated, the manual reset function for the alarm outputs (see
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section 16.6.4) will be deactivated. In order to be able to reset the alarm outputs during the measurement, it will be necessary to deactivate the manual reset of the totalizers.
Portalok 7S 15 SuperUser Mode
Show Q
off >ON<
Q 13.2 m3
Keep display val
off >ON<
15.8 Display of the Sum of the Totalizers
The sum of the totalizers for the two flow directions can be displayed in the upper line during the measurement.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item Show
Q is displayed.
Select on to activate the display of the sum of the totalizers, off to deactivate it. Press ENTER.
If the display of the sum of the totalizers is activated, the sum Q can be displayed in the
upper line during the measurement.
15.9 Display of the Last Valid Measured Value
If the signal is not sufficient for a measurement, usually UNDEF will be displayed. Instead of UNDEF, it is also possible to
display the last valid measured value.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous. Press ENTER until the menu item Keep
display val is displayed.
Select on to activate the display of the last valid measured value, off to deactivate it.
Press ENTER.
15.10 Display During the Measurement
In the SuperUser mode, the following information can be displayed during the measurement besides the normal information (see section 10.2):
display explanation
t= transit time of the measuring signal
c= sound speed
REYNOLD= Reynolds number
VARI A= standard deviation of the signal amplitude
VARI V= standard deviation of the transit time of the measuring signal
dt-norm= transit time difference standardized to the transducer frequency
density of the medium
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16 Outputs Portalok 7S
SYSTEM settings↕
Proc. outputs
Install Output ↕
Current I1 ()
I1 enable
no >YES<
I1 disable
>NO< yes
I1 Source item ↕
Measuring value
16 Outputs
The outputs have to be installed and activated before they can be used:
• assign the physical quantity (source item) to be transmitted to the output and the properties of the signal
• define the behavior of the output in case no valid measured values are available
• activation of the installed output in the program branch Output Options
16.1 Installation of an Output
All outputs are installed in Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs.
Note! The configuration of an output will be stored at the end of the dialog. If the dialog is quit by pressing
key B, the changes will not be stored.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs. Press ENTER.
Select the output to be installed. Press ENTER.
The scroll list contains all available outputs. A tick after a list item indicates that this out-
put has already been installed.
This display will be indicated if the output has not been installed yet. Select yes. Press ENTER.
If the output has already been installed, select no to reconfigure it or yes to uninstall the
output and to return to the previous menu item to select another output. Press ENTER.
Select the physical quantity (source item) to be transmitted to the output.
If a binary output is configured, only the list items Limit and Impuls will be displayed.
The source items and their scroll lists are shown in Tab. 16.1.
Tab. 16.1: Configuration of the outputs
source item list item output
Measuring value - physical quantity selected in the program branch Output Options
Quantity Q+ totalizer for the positive flow direction
Q- totalizer for the negative flow direction
Q sum of the totalizers (positive and negative flow direction)
Limit R1 limit message (alarm output R1)
Impuls from abs(x) pulse without sign consideration
from x > 0 pulse for positive measured values
from x < 0 pulse for negative measured values
Miscellaneous c-Medium sound speed of the medium
Signal signal amplitude
SCNR ratio useful signal to correlated disturbance signal
VariAmp standard deviation of the signal amplitude
Density density of the medium
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Portalok 7S 16 Outputs
I1 Output range↕
4/20 mA
I1 Output MIN ↕
10.0 mA
I1 Output MAX ↕
11.0 mA
I1 Output MAX ↕
12.0 minimal
? ? ?
v [ m 3 / h ]
t
t
0
t
1
v[m³/h]
t
0
t
1
t
16.1.1 Output Range
During the configuration of an analog output, the output range is defined. Select a list item
or other range... to enter the output range manually.
If other range... has been selected, enter the values Output MIN and Output MAX.
Press ENTER after each input.
This error message will be displayed if the output range is not min. 10 % of the max. output
range. The next possible value will be displayed. Repeat the input.
- I
Example: I
MAX
2 mA for a 4…20 mA current output
MIN
16.1.2 Error Output
In the following dialog, an error value can be defined which is to be output if the source item cannot be measured, e.g., if
there are gas bubbles in the medium:
Tab. 16.2: Error output
error value result
Minimum output of the lower limit of the output range
Hold last value output of the last measured value
Maximum output of the upper limit of the output range
Other value... The value has to be entered manually. It has to be within the limits of the output.
Example: source item: volumetric flow rate
output: current output
output range: 4…20 mA
error value delay t
(see section 16.2): > 0
d
The volumetric flow rate cannot be measured during the time interval t0...t1 (see Fig. 16.1). The error
value will be output.
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Fig. 16.1: Error output
16 Outputs Portalok 7S
Error-value ↕
Minimum (4.0mA)
I [ m A ]
2 0
4
t
d
Error-value ↕
Hold last value
I [ m A ]
2 0
4
Error-value ↕
Maximum (20.0mA)
I [ m A ]
2 0
4
t
d
Error-value ↕
Other value...
I [ m A ]
2 0
4
t
d
Error-value ↕
Minimum (4.0mA)
Error-value
3.5 mA
I1 active loop
Terminal: -D, C+
Tab. 16.3: Examples for the error output
list item for the error output output signal
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error output = 2 mA
Select a list item for the error output. Press ENTER.
If Other value has been selected, enter an error value. It has to be within the limits of the
output.
Press ENTER.
Note! The settings will be stored at the end of the dialog.
The terminals for the connection of the output are displayed (here: -D and C+ for the active
current loop).
Press ENTER.
Portalok 7S 16 Outputs
I1:Output Test
4mA
I1= 4.0 mA
Again? no >YES<
B1:Output Test ↕
Reed-Relay OFF
B1=OFF
AGAIN? no >YES<
B1:Output Test ↕
Reed-Relay ON
B1=ON
AGAIN? no >YES<
Error-val. delay
>DAMPING< edit
Error-val. delay
10 s
16.1.3 Function Test
The function of the installed output can now be tested. Connect a multimeter with the installed output.
Test of the analog output
The current output is tested in the display. Enter a test value. It has to be within the output
range. Press ENTER.
If the multimeter displays the entered value, the output functions correctly.
Press yes to repeat the test, no to return to the SYSTEM settings. Press ENTER.
Test of the binary output
Select Reed-Relay OFF to test the de-energized state of the output. Press ENTER. Measure the resistance at the output. The value has to be high ohmic.
Select yes. Press ENTER.
Select Reed-Relay ON to test the energized state of the output. Press ENTER. Measure
the resistance at the output. The value has to be low ohmic.
Select yes to repeat the test, no to return to SYSTEM settings. Press ENTER.
16.2 Error Value Delay
The error value delay is the time interval after which the error value will be transmitted to the output in case no valid measured values are available. The error value delay can be entered in the program branch Output Options if this menu
item has previously been activated in the program branch Special Funct.. If the error value delay is not entered, the
damping factor will be used.
Select Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Dialogs/Menus\Error-val. de-
lay.
Select Damping if the damping factor is to be used as the error value delay. Select Edit to
activate the menu item Error-val. delay in the program branch Output Options.
From now on, the error value delay can be entered in the program branch Output Op-
tions.
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16 Outputs Portalok 7S
Current Loop
I1: no >YES<
Meas.Values
>ABSOLUT< sign
Zero-Scale Val.
0.00 m3/h
Full-Scale Val.
300.00 m3/h
I1: Test output ?
no >YES<
I1: Test value =
5.00 m3/h
I1: Test output ?
no >YES<
Pulse Output
B1: no >YES<
Pulse Output
NO COUNTING !
16.3 Activation of the Current Output
Note! An output can only be activated in the program branch Output Options if it has previously been in-
stalled.
Select the program branch Output Options. Press ENTER until Current Loop is displayed. Select yes to activate the output. Press ENTER.
16.3.1 Measuring Range of the Analog Outputs
After an analog output has been activated in the program branch Output Options, the measuring range of the source
item has to be entered.
Select sign if the sign of the measured values is to be considered for the output.
Select absolut if the sign is not to be considered.
Enter the lowest expected measured value. The unit of measurement of the source item
will be displayed.
Zero-Scale Val. is the measured value that corresponds to the lower limit of the output
range as defined in section 16.1.1.
Enter the highest expected measured value.
Full-Scale Val. is the measured value that corresponds to the upper limit of the output
range as defined in section 16.1.1.
Example: output: current output
output range: 4…20 mA
Zero-Scale Val.: 0 m³/h
Full-Scale Val.: 300 m³/h
volumetric flow rate = 0 m³/h, corresponds to 4 mA
volumetric flow rate = 300 m³/h, corresponds to 20 mA
16.3.2 Function Test
The function of the installed output can now be tested. Connect a multimeter to the installed output.
Select yes to activate the output. Press ENTER.
Enter a test value. The value has to be indicated on the connected multimeter. Press ENTER.
Select yes to repeat the test. Press ENTER.
16.4 Activation of a Binary Output as a Pulse Output
A pulse output is an integrating output which emits a pulse when the volume or the mass of the medium which has passed
the measuring point reaches a given value (Pulse Value). The integrated quantity is the selected physical quantity. Integration is restarted as soon as a pulse is emitted.
Note! The menu item Pulse Output will only be indicated in the program branch Output Options if a
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pulse output has been installed.
Select yes to activate the output. Press ENTER.
This error message will be displayed if the flow velocity has been selected as the physical
quantity.
The use of the pulse output is not possible in this case because integrating the flow velocity
does not result in a reasonable value.
Portalok 7S 16 Outputs
Pulse Value
0.01 m3
Pulse Width
100 ms
Alarm Output
no >YES<
R1=FUNC<typ mode
Function: MAX
Enter the pulse value. The unit of measurement will be displayed according to the current
physical quantity.
When the totalized physical quantity reaches the pulse value, a pulse will be emitted.
Enter the pulse width.
The range of possible pulse widths depends on the specification of the measuring instrument (e.g., counter, PLC) that is to be connected to the output.
The max. flow that the pulse output can work with will be displayed now. This value is calculated on the basis of the entered pulse value and pulse width.
If the flow exceeds this value, the pulse output will not function properly. In this case, the pulse value and the pulse width
have to be adapted to the flow conditions.Press ENTER.
16.5 Activation of a Binary Output as an Alarm Output
Note! The menu item Alarm Output will only be displayed in the program branch Output Options if an
alarm output has been installed.
Select the program branch Output Options. Press ENTER until the menu item Alarm
Output is displayed.
Select yes to activate the alarm output. Press ENTER.
16.5.1 Alarm Properties
The switching condition, the holding behavior and the switching function of an alarm output can be defined.
Three scroll lists will be displayed:
• func: switching condition
• typ: holding behavior
• mode: switching function
Press key to select a scroll list in the upper line. Press key to select a list item in the lower line.
Press ENTER to store the settings.
Tab. 16.4: Alarm properties
alarm property setting description
func
(switching condition)
typ
(holding behavior)
mode
(switching function)
MAX The alarm will switch if the measured value exceeds the upper limit.
MIN The alarm will switch if the measured value falls below the lower limit.
+→- -→+ The alarm will switch if the flow direction changes (sign change of measured value).
QUANT. The alarm will switch if totalizing is activated and the totalizer reaches the limit.
ERROR The alarm will switch if a measurement is not possible.
OFF The alarm is switched off.
NON-HOLD If the switching condition is not true anymore, the alarm will return to the idle state
after approx. 1 s.
HOLD The alarm remains activated even if the switching condition is not true anymore.
NO Cont. The alarm is energized if the switching condition is true and de-energized if idle.
NC Cont. The alarm is de-energized if the switching condition is true and energized if idle.
Note! If no measurement is made, all alarms will be de-energized, independently of the programmed
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switching function.
16 Outputs Portalok 7S
R1 Input: ↕
Volume flow
High Limit:
-10.00 m3/h
Low Limit:
-10.00 m3/h
Quantity Limit:
1.00 m3
16.5.2 Setting the Limits
If the switching condition MAX or MIN is selected in the scroll list func, the limit of the output will have to be defined:
Select in the scroll list Input the physical quantity to be used for the comparison. The following list items are available for the alarm output R1:
• selected physical quantity
• signal amplitude
• sound speed of the medium
Press ENTER.
switching condition: MAX
Enter the upper limit. Press ENTER.
The alarm will switch if the measured value exceeds the limit.
switching condition: MIN
Enter the lower limit. Press ENTER.
The alarm will switch if the measured value falls below the limit.
Example 1: High Limit:: -10 m³/h
volumetric flow rate = -9.9 m³/h
the limit is exceeded, the alarm switches
volumetric flow rate = -11 m³/h
the limit is not exceeded, the alarm does not switch
Example 2: Low Limit:: -10 m³/h
volumetric flow rate = -11 m³/h
the measured value is below the limit, the alarm switches
volumetric flow rate = -9.9 m³/h
the measured value is not below the limit, the alarm does not switch
If the switching condition
QUANT. is selected in the scroll list func, the limit of the output will have to be defined:
switching condition: QUANT.
Enter the limit of the totalizer. Press ENTER.
The alarm will switch if the measured value reaches the limit.
A positive limit will be compared to the totalizer value for the positive flow direction.
A negative limit will be compared to the totalizer value for the negative flow direction.
The comparison will also take place if the totalizer of the other flow direction is displayed.
Note! The unit of measurement of the limit corresponds to the unit of measurement of the selected physical
quantity.
If the unit of measurement of the physical quantity is changed, the limit has to be converted and entered again.
Example 1: physical quantity: volumetric flow rate in m³/h
Quantity Limit:: 1 m³
Example 2: physical quantity: volumetric flow rate in m³/h
Low Limit:: 60 m³/h
The unit of measurement of the physical quantity is changed to m³/min. The new limit to be entered is
1 m³/min.
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Portalok 7S 16 Outputs
R1 Hysterese:
1.00 m3/h
16.5.3 Defining the Hysteresis
A hysteresis can be defined for the alarm output R1 to prevent a constant triggering of the alarm due to small fluctuations
of the measured values around the limit.
The hysteresis is a symmetrical range around the limit. The alarm will be activated if the measured values exceed the upper limit and deactivated if the measured values fall below the lower limit.
Example: High Limit:: 30 m³/h
Hysterese: 1 m³/h
The alarm will be triggered at values > 30.5 m³/h and deactivated at values < 29.5 m³/h.
switching condition: MIN or MAX
Enter the value for Hysterese.
or
Enter 0 (zero) to work without a hysteresis.
Press ENTER.
16.6 Behavior of the Alarm Output
16.6.1 Apparent Switching Delay
Measured values and totalizer values will be displayed rounded to two decimal places. The limits, however, will be compared to the non-rounded measured values. This might cause an apparent switching delay when the measured value
changes marginally (less than two decimal places). In this case, the switching accuracy of the output is greater than the
accuracy of the display.
16.6.2 Reset and Initialization of the Alarm
After an initialization, the alarm output will be initialized as follows:
Tab. 16.5: Alarm state after an initialization
func OFF
typ NON-HOLD
mode NO Cont.
Limit 0.00
Press key C three times during the measurement to set the alarm output to the idle state. An alarm output whose switching
condition is still met will be activated again after 1 s. This function is used to reset an alarm output of the type HOLD if the
switching condition is no longer met.
By pressing key B, the measurement will be stopped and the main menu selected. The alarm output will be de-energized,
independently of the programmed idle state.
16.6.3 Alarm Outputs During Transducer Positioning
At the beginning of the transducer positioning (bar graph display), the alarm output is reset to the programmed idle state.
If the bar graph is selected during the measurement, the alarm output will be reset to the programmed idle state.
An alarm output of the type HOLD that has been activated during the previous measurement will remain in the idle state after the transducer positioning if the switching condition is no longer met.
Switching of the alarm into the idle state will not be displayed.
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16 Outputs Portalok 7S
D u r c h f l u s s
+
-
0
A l a r m t y p : H A L T E N D
C
M a n u e l l e s R ü c k s e t z e n
d e s A l a r m s
D u r c h f l u s s
+
-
0
A l a r m t y p : N I C H T H A L T E N D
c a . 1 s
flow
type NON-HOLD
type HOLD
reset of the alarm
(3x key C)
approx. 1 s
flow
SHOW RELAIS STAT
off >ON<
R1=
C=REPEAT
16.6.4 Alarm Output During the Measurement
An alarm output with switching condition MAX or MIN will be updated max. once per second to avoid humming (i.e. fluctuation of the measured values around the value of the switching condition).
An alarm output of the type NON-HOLD will be activated if the switching condition is met. It will be deactivated if the switching condition is no longer met. The alarm will remain activated min. 1 s even if the switching condition is met for a shorter
period of time.
An alarm output with the switching condition QUANT. will be activated if the limit is reached.
An alarm output with the switching condition ERROR will only be activated after several unsuccessful measuring attempts.
Therefore, typical short-term disturbances of the measurement (e.g., switching on of a pump) will not activate the alarm.
An alarm output with the switching condition +→- -→+ and of the type NON-HOLD will be activated with each change of the
flow direction for approx. 1 s (see Fig. 16.2).
An alarm output with the switching condition
direction. It can be reset by pressing key C three times (see Fig. 16.2).
+→- -→+ and of the type HOLD will be active after the first change of the flow
Fig. 16.2: Behavior of a relay when the flow direction changes
If there is an internal adaptation to changing measuring conditions, e.g., to a considerable rise of the medium temperature,
the alarm will not switch. An alarm output with the switching condition OFF will be set automatically to the switching function NO Cont..
16.6.5 Indication of the Alarm State
Note! There is no visual or acoustic indication of alarm output switching.
After the configuration of the alarm output and during the measurement, the state of the alarm can be indicated. This function is activated in the program branch Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Dialogs/Menus. It is recommended to
activate this function if the alarm output have to be reconfigured frequently.
Select the menu item SHOW RELAIS STAT. Select on to activate the indication of the
alarm state.
If the indication of the alarm state is activated, the state of the alarm output will be indicated after the configuration of the
alarm output:
The indication of the alarm state is structured as follows:
R1 =
It is possible to repeat the configuration of the alarm output by pressing key C. If the configuration of the alarm output is complete, press ENTER. The main menu will be displayed.
, where
is a pictogram according to Tab. 16.1.
If the indication of the alarm state is activated, it is possible to show the alarm state during the measurement. Press key
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to scroll through the upper line and to scroll through the lower line until the alarm state is indicated.
Portalok 7S 16 Outputs
Alarm Output
>NO< yes
Tab. 16.1: Pictograms for the alarm state indication
func
(switching condition)
typ
(holding behavior)
mode
(switching function)
current state
R1 =
OFF NON-HOLD NO Cont. closed
MAX HOLD NC Cont. open
MIN
+→- -→+
QUANT.
ERROR
Example: R1 =
16.6.6 Deactivation of the Output
If the programmed output is no longer required, it can be deactivated. The configuration of a deactivated output is stored
and will be available if the output is activated again.
Select no in Output Options\Alarm Output to deactivate the output. Press ENTER.
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17 Troubleshooting
If any problem appears which cannot be solved with the help of this user manual, contact our sales office and give a precise description of the problem. Specify the type, the serial number and the firmware version of the transmitter.
Calibration
Portalok 7S is a very reliable instrument. It is manufactured under strict quality control, using modern production techniques. If installed as recommended in an appropriate location, used cautiously and taken care of conscientiously, no troubles should appear. The transmitter has been calibrated at the factory and, usually, a re-calibration of the transmitter will
not be necessary. A re-calibration is recommended if the contact surface of the transducers shows visible wear.
The transmitter has to be sent to EESIFLo for recalibration under reference conditions.
The display does not work at all or fails regularly
Check the contrast setting of the transmitter (see section 14.4).
Check if the battery is inserted and charged. Connect the power supply. If the power supply is ok, the transducers or an internal component of the transmitter are defective. The transducers and the transmitter have to be sent to EESIFLo for repair.
The message SYSTEM ERROR is displayed
Press key B to return to the main menu.
If this message is displayed repeatedly, write down the number in the lower line. Track down the situations when the error
is displayed. Contact EESIFLo.
The transmitter does not react when key B is pressed during the measurement
A program code has been defined. Press key C and enter the program code.
The backlight of the display does not work, but all other functions are available.
The backlight is defective. This problem does not affect the other functions of the display. Send the transmitter to EESIFLo
for repair.
Date and time are wrong, the measured values are deleted when the transmitter is switched off
The data backup battery has to be replaced. Send the transmitter to EESIFLo.
An output does not work
Make sure that the outputs are configured correctly. Check the function of the output as described in section 16.1.3. If the
output is defective, contact EESIFLo.
It is not possible to manually reset the alarm output by pressing key C three times
The manual reset of the totalizers by pressing key C three times is activated (see section 15.7). This makes it impossible
to manually reset the alarm outputs. Deactivate the manual reset of the totalizers.
A measurement is impossible or the measured values substantially differ from the expected values
see section 17.1.
The values of the totalizer are wrong
see section 17.6.
17.1 Problems with the Measurement
A measurement is impossible because no signal is received. A question mark is displayed in the lower line on the
right
• Check if the entered parameters are correct, especially the outer pipe diameter, the pipe wall thickness and the sound
speed of the medium. (Typical errors: The circumference or the radius was entered instead of the diameter. The inner
pipe diameter was entered instead of the outer pipe diameter.)
• Make sure that the recommended transducer distance was adjusted when mounting the transducers.
• Make sure that an appropriate measuring point has been selected (see section 17.2).
• Try to establish better acoustic contact between the pipe and the transducers (see section 17.3).
• Enter a lower value for the number of sound paths. The signal attenuation might be too high due to a high medium viscosity or deposits on the inner pipe wall (see section 17.4).
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Portalok 7S 17 Troubleshooting
The measuring signal is received but no measured values can be obtained
• An exclamation mark "!" in the lower line on the right indicates that the defined upper limit of the flow velocity is exceeded and, therefore, the measured values are marked as invalid. The limit has to be adapted to the measuring conditions
or checking has to be deactivated (see section 11.4).
• If no exclamation mark "!" is displayed, a measurement at the selected measuring point is not possible.
Loss of signal during the measurement
• If the pipe had run empty: Was there no measuring signal afterwards? Contact EESIFLo.
• Wait briefly until acoustic contact is reestablished. The measurement can be interrupted by a temporarily higher proportion of gas bubbles and solids in the medium.
The measured values substantially differ from the expected values
• Wrong measured values are often caused by wrong parameters. Make sure that the entered parameters are correct for
the measuring point.
• If the parameters are correct, see section 17.5 for the description of typical situations in which wrong measured values
are obtained.
17.2 Selection of the Measuring Point
• Make sure that the recommended min. distance to any disturbance source is observed (see chapter 5, Tab. 5.2).
• Avoid measuring points with deposit formation in the pipe.
• Avoid measuring points in the vicinity of deformations and defects on the pipe and in the vicinity of welds.
• Measure the temperature at the measuring point and make sure that the transducers are suitable for this temperature.
• Make sure that the outer pipe diameter is within the measuring range of the transducers.
• When measuring on a horizontal pipe, the transducers have to be mounted on the side of the pipes.
• A vertical pipe always has to be filled at the measuring point and the medium should flow upward.
• No gas bubbles should form (even bubble-free media can form gas bubbles when the medium expands, e.g., upstream
of pumps and downstream of great cross-section enlargements).
17.3 Maximum Acoustic Contact
Observe the instructions in chapter 7.
17.4 Application Specific Problems
The entered sound speed of the medium is wrong
The entered sound speed is used to calculate the transducer distance and is therefore very important for the transducer
positioning. The sound speeds stored in the transmitter only serve as orientation.
The entered pipe roughness is not appropriate
Check the entered value. The state of the pipe should be taken into account.
Measurements on porous pipe materials (e.g., concrete or cast iron) are only possible under certain conditions
Contact EESIFLo.
The pipe lining may cause problems during the measurement if it is not firmly attached to the inner pipe wall or
consists of an acoustically absorbing material
Try measuring on a liner free section of the pipe.
Highly viscous media strongly attenuate the ultrasonic signal
Measurements on media with a viscosity > 1000 mm²/s are only possible under certain conditions.
A higher proportion of gas bubbles or solids in the medium scatter and absorb the ultrasonic signal and therefore attenuate the measuring signal
A measurement is impossible if the value is 6 %. If the proportion is high but < 6 %, a measurement is only possible under certain conditions.
The flow is in the transition range between laminar and turbulent flow where flow measurement is difficult
Calculate the Reynolds number of the flow at the measuring point. Contact EESIFLo.
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17.5 Large Deviations of the Measured Values
The entered sound speed of the medium is wrong
A wrong sound speed can result in the ultrasonic signal that is reflected directly on the pipe wall being mistaken for the
measuring signal that has passed through the medium. The flow calculated on the basis of the wrong signal by the transmitter is very small or fluctuates around zero.
There is gas in the pipe
If there is gas in the pipe, the measured flow will always be too high because both the gas volume and the liquid volume
are measured.
The defined upper limit of the flow velocity is too low
All measured flow velocities that are greater than the upper limit will be ignored and marked as invalid. All quantities derived from the flow velocity will also be marked as invalid. If several correct measured values are ignored, the totalizer values will be too low.
The entered cut-off flow is too high
All flow velocities below the cut-off flow are set to zero. All derived quantities are also set to zero. The cut-off flow (default:
2.5 cm/s) has to be set to a low value in order to be able to measure at low flow velocities.
The entered pipe roughness is not appropriate
The flow velocity of the medium is outside the measuring range of the transmitter
The measuring point is not appropriate
Select another measuring point to check whether the results are better. Because pipes are never rotationally symmetric,
the flow profile is affected. Change the transducer position according to the pipe deformation.
17.6 Problems with the Totalizers
The values of the totalizer are too high
See Special Function\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Quantity recall. If this menu item is activated, the values of the totalizer will be stored. The totalizer will continue with this value at the start of the next measurement.
The values of the totalizer are too low
One of the totalizers has reached the upper limit and has to be reset to zero manually.
The sum of the totalizers is not correct
See Special Function\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Quant. wrapping. The sum of both totalizers (throughput) transmitted via an output is not valid after the overflow (wrapping) of one of the totalizers.
17.7 Data Transmission
The file with the transmitted measuring data contains meaningless strings
The transmission parameters of the transmitter and the transmission program are not identical. Adjust the transmission
parameters of the transmitter (see section 12.2.4) and of the terminal program.
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Portalok 7S A Menu Structure
>PAR< mea opt sf
Parameter
Outer Diameter
100.0 mm
Pipe Circumfer.
314.2 mm
Wall Thickness
3.0 mm
Pipe Material ↕
Carbon Steel
c-Material
3230.0 m/s
Lining
no >YES<
Lining ↕
Bitumen
c-Material
3200.0 m/s
Liner Thickness
3.0 mm
Roughness
0.4 mm
Medium ↕
Water
c-Medium
1500.0 m/s
c-Medium range
auto >USER<
A Menu Structure
INIT-
resistant
Program Branch Parameter
main menu: selection of the program branch Parameter
input of the outer pipe diameter
input of the pipe circumference
This display will only be indicated if Special Funct.\SYSTEM set-
tings\Dialogs/Menus\Pipe Circumfer. is activated and Outer Diameter = 0 has been entered.
input of the pipe wall thickness
range: depends on the connected transducers
default: 3 mm
selection of the pipe material
input of the sound speed of the pipe material
range: 600...6553.5 m/s
This display will only be indicated if Other Material has been selected.
selection whether the pipe is lined
selection of the lining material
This display will only be indicated if Lining = yes has been selected.
input of the sound speed of the lining material
range: 600...6553.5 m/s
This display will only be indicated if Other Material has been selected.
input of the liner thickness
default: 3 mm
input of the roughness of the inner pipe wall
range: 0...5 mm
default: 0.1 mm (for steel as pipe material)
selection of the medium
input of the average sound speed of the medium
range: 500...3500 m/s
This display will only be indicated if Other Medium has been selected.
selection of the range of the sound speed
auto: The area around the average sound speed is defined by the transmitter.
user: The area around the average sound speed has to be entered.
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A Menu Structure Portalok 7S
c-Medium=1500m/s
range +-150m/s
Kinem.Viscosity
1.00 mm2/s
Density
1.00 g/cm3
Medium Temperat.
20.0 C
Transducer Type↕
Standard
Additional cable
65.0 m
par >MEA< opt sf
Measuring
Meas.Point No.:
xxx (↑↓← →)
PROFILE CORR.
>NO< yes
Transd. Distance
54 mm Reflex
par mea >OPT< sf
Output Options
Physic. Quant. ↕
Volume flow
Volume in: ↕
m3/h
Damping
10 s
Store Meas.Data
no >YES<
INIT-
resistant
input of the range around the average sound speed of the medium
This display will only be indicated if Other Medium has been selected.
input of the kinematic viscosity of the medium
range: 0.01...30 000 mm²/s
This display will only be indicated if Other Medium has been selected or no
data set for the selected medium is stored in the transmitter.
input of the operating density of the medium
range: 0.01...20 g/cm³
This display will only be indicated if Other Medium has been selected.
input of the medium temperature
default: 20 °C (68 °F)
selection of the transducer type
input of the length of an extension cable
Program Branch Measuring
main menu: selection of the program branch Measuring
input of the measuring point number
This display will only be indicated if Output Options\Store Meas.Data
and/or Serial Output are activated.
activation/deactivation of the flow profile correction
This display will only be indicated if Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings
Measuring\Flow Velocity = uncorr. has been selected.
display of the transducer distance to be adjusted between the inner edges of the
transducers
Program Branch Output Options
main menu: selection of the program branch Output Options
selection of the physical quantity
\
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selection of the unit of measurement for the physical quantity
input of the duration over which a floating average of the measured values has
to be determined
range: 1...600 s
activation of the data logger
Portalok 7S A Menu Structure
Serial Output
no >YES<
Storage Rate ↕
Once per 10 sec.
Storage Rate
1s
Current Loop
I1: no >YES<
Meas.Values
>ABSOLUT< sign
Zero-Scale Val.
0.00 m3/h
Full-Scale Val.
300.00 m3/h
Error-val. delay
10 s
Pulse Output
B1: no >YES<
Pulse Value
0.01 m3
Pulse Width
100 ms
Alarm Output
no >YES<
R1=FUNC<typ mode
Function: MAX
R1 Input: ↕
Volume flow
INIT-
resistant
activation of the measured value transmission to a PC or a printer via the serial
interface
selection of the storage rate for storing measured values in the data logger
This display will only be indicated if Output Options\Store Meas.Data
and/or Serial Output are activated.
Input of the storage rate if Storage Rate = EXTRA has been selected
range: 1...43 200 s (= 12 h)
Current Loop
activation of a current output
This display will only be indicated if the current output has been installed in
Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs.
selection whether the sign of the measured values is to be considered for the
output
This display will only be indicated if Current Loop is activated.
input of the lowest/highest measured value to be expected for the current output
The values are assigned to the lower/upper limit of the output range.
These displays will only be indicated if Current Loop is activated.
Pulse Output
Alarm Output
input of the error value delay, i.e. of the time interval after which the value entered for the error output will be transmitted to the output if no valid measured
values are available
This display will only be indicated if Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\
Dialogs/Menus\Error-val. delay = EDIT has been selected.
Activation of a Pulse Output
This display will only be indicated if a pulse output has been installed in Spe-
cial Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Dialogs/Menus\Proc. outputs.
input of the pulse value (value of the totalizer at which a pulse will be emitted)
This display will only be indicated if Pulse Output is activated.
input of the pulse width
range: 80...1000 ms
This display will only be indicated if Pulse Output is activated.
activation of an alarm output
This display will only be indicated if an alarm output has been installed in Spe-
cial Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs.
Selection of the switching condition (func), the holding behavior (typ) and the
switching function (mode) of the alarm output.
This display will only be indicated if Alarm Output is activated.
selection of the physical quantity to be monitored
This display will only be indicated for R1 if Alarm Output is activated.
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A Menu Structure Portalok 7S
High Limit:
-10.00 m3/h
Low Limit:
-10.00 m3/h
Quantity Limit:
1.00 m3
R1 Hysterese:
1.00 m3/h
par mea opt >SF<
Special Funct.
Special Funct. ↕
SYSTEM settings
SYSTEM settings↕
Set Clock
SYSTEM settings↕
Libraries
Libraries ↕
Material list
Libraries ↕
Medium list
Libraries ↕
Format USER-AREA
Format USER-AREA
Materials: 03
Format USER-AREA
Media: 03
INIT-
resistant
input of the upper limit of the physical quantity to be monitored
This display will only be indicated if Alarm Output has been activated and MAX
has been selected as the switching condition.
input of the lower limit of the physical quantity to be monitored
This display will only be indicated if Alarm Output has been activated and MIN
has been selected as the switching condition.
input of the limit for the totalizer of the physical quantity to be monitored
This display will only be indicated if Alarm Output has been activated and
QUANT. has been selected as the switching condition.
input of the hysteresis for the lower or upper limit
This display will only be indicated if Alarm Output has been activated and MIN
or MAX has been selected as the switching condition.
Program Branch Special Funct.
main menu: selection of the program branch Special Funct.
SYSTEM settings
selection of Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings
SYSTEM settings\Set Clock
selection of the displays for the input of the date and the time
SYSTEM settings\Libraries
selection of the displays for the management of the material and medium scroll
lists
SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Material list
selection of the displays for the arrangement of the material scroll list (pipe and
lining materials)
SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Medium list
selection of the displays for the arrangement of the medium scroll list
SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Format USER-AREA
selection of the displays for the partitioning of the coefficient memory for the
storing of user defined material and medium properties
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input of the number of user defined materials
input of the number of user defined media
Portalok 7S A Menu Structure
USER AREA:
52% used
Format NOW?
no >YES<
FORMATTING ...
...
Libraries ↕
Extended Library
Extended Library
off >ON<
SYSTEM settings↕
Dialogs/Menus
Pipe Circumfer.
off >ON<
Meas.Point No.:
(1234) >(↑↓← →)<
Transd. Distance
auto >USER<
Error-val. delay
damping >EDIT<
SHOW RELAIS STAT
off >ON<
Length unit
>[mm]< [inch]
Temperature
>[°C]< [°F]
Pressure
>[bar]< [psi]
INIT-
resistant
display of the occupancy of the coefficient memory
confirmation of the selected partition
the coefficient memory is being partitioned
SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Extended Library
selection of the displays for the activation of the extended library
activation of the extended library x
SYSTEM settings\Dialogs/Menus
selection of the displays for the activation/deactivation or setting of the menu
items in the other program branches
activation of the menu item for the input of the pipe circumference in the program branch Parameter
selection of the input mode for the measuring point number in the program
branch Measuring:
(1234): digits, point, hyphen
(↑↓← →): ASCII editor
setting for the display for the input of the transducer distance in the program
branch Measuring:
• user: only the entered transducer distance will be displayed if the recommended and the entered transducer distances are identical
• auto: only the recommended transducer distance will be displayed
recommended setting: user
selection of the error value delay
• damping: The damping factor will be used.
• edit: The menu item for the input of the error value delay in the program
branch Output Options will be activated.
activation of the display of the alarm state during the measurement x
x
x
x
x
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selection of the unit of measurement for the length x
selection of the unit of measurement for the temperature x
selection of the unit of measurement for the pressure x
A Menu Structure Portalok 7S
Pressure absolut
off >ON<
Soundspeed unit
>[m/s]< [fps]
Density [lb/ft3]
no >YES<
Density unit
g/cm3 >kg/m3<
Viscosity unit
mm2/s >cSt<
SYSTEM settings↕
Measuring
Compare c-fluid
no >YES<
Flow Velocity
normal >UNCORR.<
Velocity limit
0.0 m/s
Cut-off Flow
absolut >SIGN<
Cut-off Flow
factory >USER<
+Cut-off Flow
2.5 cm/s
-Cut-off Flow
-2.5 cm/s
INIT-
resistant
selection if the absolute pressure pa or the relative pressure pg is to be used x
selection of the unit of measurement for the sound speed x
selection if lb/ft
3
is to be used as the unit of measurement for the density x
selection of the unit of measurement for the density
This display will only be indicated if lb/ft
measurement for the density
selection of the unit of measurement for the kinematic viscosity x
SYSTEM settings\Measuring
selection of the displays for the settings of the measurement
SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Miscellaneous
activation of the display for the difference between the measured and the expected sound speed of a selected reference medium during the measurement
selection whether the flow velocity is displayed and transmitted with or without
profile correction
input of an upper limit of the flow velocity
range: 0.1...25.5 m/s
0 m/s: no detection for outliers
All measured values that are greater than the limit will be marked as outliers.
3
has not been selected as the unit of
x
x
x
x
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selection of the input of a lower limit for the flow velocity:
• absolut: independent of the flow direction
• sign: dependent on the flow direction
activation of the input of a lower limit of the flow velocity:
• factory: the default limit of 2.5 cm/s will be used
• user: input of a limit
input of the cut-off flow for positive measured values
range: 0...12.7 cm/s (0.127 m/s)
default: 2.5 cm/s (0.025 m/s)
This display will only be indicated if Cut-off Flow = sign and Cut-off
Flow = user has been selected.
Input of the cut-off flow for negative measured values
range: -12.7...0 cm/s
default: -2.5 cm/s
This display will only be indicated if Cut-off Flow = sign and Cut-off
Flow = user has been selected.
x
x
x
x
Portalok 7S A Menu Structure
Cut-off Flow
2.5 cm/s
Gain threshold
Fail if > 90 dB
Bad soundspeed
thresh. 2007 m/s
Bad soundspeed
offset: +321 m/s
Quant. wrapping
off >ON<
Quantity recall
off >ON<
Do not total. if
no meas.> 0 s
Total digits ↕
Automatic
3xC clear totals
off >ON<
Show Q
off >ON<
Keep display val
off >ON<
Profile bounds
factory >USER<
INIT-
resistant
Input of the cut-off flow for the absolute value of the measured values
range: 0...12.7 cm/s
default: 2.5 cm/s
This display will only be indicated if Cut-off Flow = absolut and Cut-off
Flow = user has been selected.
Input of the max. signal amplification.
range: 0...255
0: no limit of the signal amplification
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
Input of the fixed upper limit of the sound speed.
range: 0...3 000 m/s
0: the default value 1 848 m/s is used
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
Input of the offset.
range: 0...900 m/s
0: the default value 300 m/s is used
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
activation of the overflow of the totalizers x
activation of the taking-over of the totalizer values after a restart of the measurement
x
x
x
x
x
input of the time interval without any valid measured values after which the
transmitter recognizes a long measurement failure
0: the default value 30 s is used
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
input of the number of decimal places for the totalizers:
Automatic: dynamic adjustment
Fixed to x digit: 0...4 decimal places
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
Activation of the manual reset of the totalizers.
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
Activation of the display of the sum of the totalizers.
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
activation of the display of the last valid measured value
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Measuring\Calibration
definition of the profile bounds
factory: the default profile bounds is used
user: the profile bounds can be defined
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
x
x
x
x
x
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A Menu Structure Portalok 7S
Laminar flow
if R*< 0
Turbulent flow
if R*> 0
Calibration ?
>OFF< on
Slope=
1.00
Offset=
0.0 cm/s
SYSTEM settings↕
Proc. outputs
Install Output ↕
Current I1
SYSTEM settings↕
Storing
Start logger ↕
Promptly
Ringbuffer
off >ON<
Storage mode
sample >AVERAGE<
Quantity Storage
one >BOTH<
INIT-
resistant
Input of the max. Reynolds number at which the flow is laminar.
range: 0...25 500 (rounded to hundreds)
0: the default value 1 000 is used
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated and Pro-
file bounds = user is selected.
input of the min. Reynolds number at which the flow is turbulent.
range: 0...25 500 (rounded to hundreds)
0: the default value 3 000 is used
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated and Pro-
file bounds = user is selected.
request if an additional correction of the flow velocity is to be defined
on: the correction data can be defined
off: no correction of the flow velocity will be used
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated.
input of the slope for the correction formula.
range: -2.000...+2.000
0: no correction
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated and Cali-
bration = on is selected.
input of the offset.
range: -12.7...+12.7 cm/s
0: no offset
This display will only be indicated if the SuperUser mode is activated and Cali-
bration = on is selected.
SYSTEM settings\Proc. outputs
SYSTEM settings\Storing
selection of the displays for the setting of the outputs of the transmitter
selection of the output to be installed
selection of the displays for the storing of measured values in the data logger
selection the starting time of the storing of measured values x
setting of the overflow behavior of the data logger x
selection of the sample mode
• sample: storing and online transmission of the displayed measured value
• average: storing and online transmission of the average of all measured values of a storage interval
setting of the storing behavior of the totalizers
• one: the value of the totalizer that is currently displayed will be stored
• both: one value for each flow direction will be stored
x
x
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Portalok 7S A Menu Structure
Store Amplitude
off >ON<
Store c-Medium
off >ON<
Store diagnostic
off >ON<
SYSTEM settings↕
serial transmis.
SER:kill spaces
off >ON<
SER:decimalpoint
’.’ >’,’<
SER:col-separat.
’;’ >’TAB’<
SYSTEM settings↕
Miscellaneous
Input a HOTCODE
no >YES<
Please input a
HOTCODE: 000000
SETUP DISPLAY
CONTRAST
Special Funct. ↕
Instrum. Inform.
EESXXXX-XXXXXXXX
V x.xx dd.mm.yy
Special Funct. ↕
Print Meas.Val.
Send Header 01
................
INIT-
resistant
activation of the storing of the signal amplitude
The value will only be stored if the data logger is activated.
activation of the storing of the sound speed of the medium
The value will only be stored if the data logger is activated.
activation of the storing of diagnostic values x
SYSTEM settings\serial transmis.
selection of the displays for the formatting of the serial transmission of measured values
activation of the serial transmission of data with/without blanks x
selection of the decimal marker for floating point numbers x
selection of the character for column separation x
x
x
SYSTEM settings\Miscellaneous
selection of the display for the setting of the contrast and input of a HotCode
confirmation that a HotCode has to be entered
input of a HotCode
setting of the contrast of the display
Instrum. Inform.
selection of the displays for information about the transmitter
display of the type, serial number and firmware version with the date (dd - day,
mm - month, yy - year)
Print Meas.Val.
x
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selection of the displays for the transmission of stored measured values to a PC
start of the transmission of measured values
This display will only be indicated if the data logger contains measured values
and the transmitter is connected to a PC via a serial cable.
A Menu Structure Portalok 7S
................
Special Funct. ↕
Delete Meas.Val.
Really Delete?
no >YES<
Special Funct. ↕
Install Material
Install Material
>EDIT< delete
USER Material ↕
#01:--not used--
EDIT TEXT (↑↓← →
USER MATERIAL 1
c-Material
1590.0 m/s
Roughness
0.4 mm
Edit Material ↕
Basics:Y=m*X +n
USER Material ↕
#01:--not used--
USER Material 2
>EDIT< delete
#2: Input Name:
USER MATERIAL 2
T-SOUNDSP.
1500.0 m/s
INIT-
resistant
display of the data transmission progress
Delete Meas.Val.
selection of the displays for the deleting of stored measured values
confirmation for the deleting of measured values
This display will only be indicated if measured values are stored in the data logger.
Install Material
selection of the displays for the input of the pipe and lining materials
Install Material with Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Extended Library =
off
selection whether a user defined material is to be edited or deleted
selection of a user defined material
input of a designation for the selected material
input of the sound speed of the material
range: 600...6553.5 m/s
input of the roughness of the material
Install Material with Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Extended Library = on
selection of the function for the temperature and pressure dependence of the
material properties
selection of a user defined material
selection whether the user defined material is to be edited or deleted
This display will only be indicated if the selected material already exists.
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input of a designation for the selected material
input of the constants for the transversal sound speed of the material
The number of constants depends on the function selected above.
Portalok 7S A Menu Structure
L-SOUNDSP.
1500.0 m/s
Default soundsp.
long. >TRANS.<
Roughness
0.4 mm
Save changes
no >YES<
Special Funct. ↕
Install Medium
Install Medium
>EDIT< delete
USER Medium ↕
#01:--not used--
EDIT TEXT (↑↓← →
USER MEDIUM 1
c-Medium
1500.0 m/s
c-Medium=1500m/s
range +-150m/s
Kinem.Viscosity
1.01 mm2/s
Density
1.00 g/cm3
Edit Medium ↕
Basics:Y=m*X +n
USER Medium ↕
#01:--not used--
USER MEDIUM 2
>EDIT< delete
INIT-
resistant
input of the constants for the longitudinal sound speed of the material
The number of constants depends on the function selected above.
selection of the sound wave type for the flow measurement
input of the roughness of the material
confirmation that the changes are to be stored
This display will only be indicated if a new material has been entered or the
properties of an existing material have been changed.
Install Medium
selection of the displays for the input of media
Install Medium with Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Extended Library = off
selection whether a user defined medium is to be edited or deleted
selection of a user defined medium
input of a designation for the selected medium
input of the sound speed of the medium
range: 500.0...3500.0 m/s
input of the range around the average sound speed of the medium
range: 50...999 m/s
input of the kinematic viscosity of the medium
range: 0.01...30 000.00 mm²/s
input of the operating density of the medium
Install Medium with Special Funct.\SYSTEM settings\Libraries\Extended Library = on
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selection of the function for the temperature and pressure dependence of the
medium properties
selection of a user defined medium
selection whether the user defined medium is to be edited or deleted
This display will only be indicated if the selected medium already exists.
A Menu Structure Portalok 7S
#2: Input Name:
USER MEDIUM 2
SOUNDSPEED
1500.0 m/s
VISCOSITY
1.0 mm2/s
DENSITY
1.0 g/cm3
Save changes
no >YES<
Special Funct. ↕
set program code
set program code
------
INPUT BREAK_CODE
CODE: 000000
INP. ACCESS CODE
CODE: 000000
INIT-
resistant
input of a designation for the selected medium
input of the constants for the longitudinal sound speed of the medium
The number of constants depends on the function selected above.
input of the kinematic viscosity of the medium
input of the operating density of the medium
confirmation that the changes are to be stored
This display will only be indicated if a new medium has been entered or the
properties of an existing medium have been changed.
Program Code
selection of the displays for the input of a program code
defining a program code
input of the break code (= program code)
input of the access code (= the first three digits of the program code)
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Portalok 7S B Units of Measurement
B Units of Measurement
Length/Roughness Temperature
unit of measurement description unit of measurement description
mm millimeter °C degree Celsius
inch inch °F degree Fahrenheit
Pressure
unit of measurement description
bar(a) bar (absolute)
bar(g) bar (relative)
psi(a) pound per square inch (absolute)
psi(g) pound per square inch (relative)
Density
unit of measurement description
g/cm3 gram per cubic centimeter
kg/cm3 kilogram per cubic centimeter
Sound speed
unit of measurement description
m/s meter per second
Kinematic viscosity
unit of measurement description
mm2/s square millimeter per second
1 mm²/s = 1 cSt
Flow velocity
unit of measurement description
m/s meter per second
cm/s centimeter per second
in/s inch per second
fps (ft/s) foot per second
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B Units of Measurement Portalok 7S
Volumetric flow rate Volume (totalized)
unit of measurement description unit of measurement
m3/d cubic meter per day m3
m3/h cubic meter per hour m3
m3/min cubic meter per minute m3
m3/s cubic meter per second m3
km3/h 1000 cubic meters per hour km3
ml/min milliliter per minute l or m3*
l/h liter per hour l or m3*
l/min liter per minute l or m3*
l/s liter per second l or m3*
hl/h hectoliter per hour hl or m3*
hl/min hectoliter per minute hl or m3*
hl/s hectoliter per second hl or m3*
Ml/d (Megalit/d) megaliter per day Ml or m3*
bbl/d barrel per day bbl
bbl/h barrel per hour bbl
bbl/m barrel per minute bbl
USgpd (US-gal/d) gallon per day gal
USgph (US-gal/h) gallon per hour gal
USgpm (US-gal/m) gallon per minute gal
USgps (US-gal/s) gallon per second gal
KGPM (US-Kgal/m) kilogallon per minute kgal
MGD (US-Mgal/d) million gallons per day Mg
CFD cubic foot per day cft**
CFH cubic foot per hour cft
CFM cubic foot per minute
cft
CFS cubic foot per second aft***
MMCFD million cubic feet per day MMCF
MMCFH million cubic feet per hour MMCF
*
Selection with HotCode 007027, firmware version V5.91 or higher
**
cft: cubic foot
***
aft: acre foot
1 US-gal = 3.78541 l
1 bbl = 42 US-gal = 158.9873 l
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Portalok 7S B Units of Measurement
Mass flow rate Mass (totalized)
unit of measurement description unit of measurement
t/h metric ton per hour t
t/d metric ton per day t
kg/h kilogram per hour kg
kg/min kilogram per minute kg
kg/s kilogram per second kg
g/s gram per second g
lb/d pound per day lb
lb/h pound per hour lb
lb/m pound per minute lb
lb/s pound per second lb
klb/h kilopound per hour klb
klb/m kilopound per minute klb
1 lb = 453.59237 g
1 t = 1000 kg
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B Units of Measurement Portalok 7S
D N 3 0
D N 5 0
D N 6 5
D N 8 0
D N 1 0 0
D N 1 5 0
D N 2 0 0
D N 2 5 0
D N 3 0 0
D N 4 0 0
D N 5 0 0
D N 6 0 0
D N 8 0 0
D N 1 0 0 0
1
m 3 / h
1 0
1 0 0
1 0
3
1 0
4
l / m i n
1 0 0
1 0
1 0
3
1 0
4
1 0
5
0 , 1
1
l / s
1 0
1 0 0
1 0
3
1
1 0
g a l / m i n
1 0 0
1 0
3
1 0
4
1 0
5
1 0 0
b b l / d
1 0
3
1 0
4
1 0
5
1 0
6
S t r ö m u n g s g e s c h w i n d i g k e i t ( m / s )
0 , 1
1
1 0
V o l u m e n f l u s s
V o l u m e n f l u s s
volumetric flow rate
volumetric flow rate
flow velocity [m/s]
Flow Nomogram (Metrical)
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D N 3 0
D N 5 0
D N 6 5
D N 1 5 0
D N 2 5 0
D N 3 0 0
D N 5 0 0
D N 8 0
D N 1 0 0
D N 2 0 0
D N 4 0 0
D N 6 0 0
1 0 0
b b l / d
1 0
3
1 0
4
1 0
5
1 0
6
1
1 0
g a l / m i n
1 0 0
1 0
3
1 0
4
1 0
l / m i n
1 0 0
1 0
3
1 0
4
1 0
5
1
1 0
m 3 / h
1 0 0
1 0
3
1 0
4
0 , 1
1
l / s
1 0
1 0 0
1 0
3
S t r ö m u n g s g e s c h w i n d i g k e i t ( f t / s )
1 0
1
1 0 0
D N 1 0 0 0
D N 8 0 0
V o l u m e n f l u s sV o l u m e n f l u s s
1 0
5
flow velocity [m/s]
volumetric flow rate
volumetric flow rate
Flow Nomogram (Imperial)
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C Reference Portalok 7S
C Reference
The following tables provide assistance for the user. The accuracy of the data depends on the composition, temperature
and processing of the material. EESIFLo does not assume liability for any inaccuracies.
C.1 Sound Speed of Selected Pipe and Lining Materials at 20 °C (68 °F)
The values of some of these materials are stored in the internal database of the transmitter. Column c
speed (longitudinal or transversal) used for the flow measurement.
shows the sound
flow
material (display) explanation c
trans
[m/s]
c
long
[m/s]
c
flow
Carbon Steel carbon steel 3 230 5 930 trans
Stainless Steel stainless steel 3 100 5 790 trans
DUPLEX duplex stainless steel 3 272 5 720 trans
Ductile Iron ductile cast iron 2 650 - trans
Asbestos Cement asbestos cement 2 200 - trans
Titanium titanium 3 067 5 955 trans
Copper copper 2 260 4 700 trans
Aluminium aluminum 3 100 6 300 trans
Brass brass 2 100 4 300 trans
Plastic plastic 1 120 2 000 long
GRP glass-reinforced plastic 4 600 2 300 long
PVC polyvinyl chloride - 2 395 long
PE polyethylene 540 1 950 long
PP polypropylene 2 600 2 550 trans
Bitumen bitumen 2 500 - trans
Acrylic acrylic glass 1 250 2 730 long
Lead lead 700 2 200 long
Cu-Ni-Fe alloy of copper, nickel, and iron 2 510 4 900 trans
Grey Cast Iron gray cast iron 2 200 4 600 trans
Rubber rubber 1 900 2 400 trans
Glass glass 3 400 5 600 trans
PFA perfluoroalkoxy 500 1 185 long
PVDF polyvinylidene fluoride 760 2 050 long
Sintimid Sintimid - 2 472 long
Teka PEEK Teka PEEK - 2 534 long
Tekason Tekason - 2 230 long
The sound speed depends on the composition and the manufacturing process of the material. The sound speed of alloys
and cast materials fluctuates strongly. The values only serve as an orientation.
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Portalok 7S C Reference
C.2 Typical Roughnesses of Pipes
The values are based on experience and measurements.
material absolute roughness [mm]
drawn pipes of non-ferrous metal, glass, plastics and light metal 0…0.0015
drawn steel pipes 0.01…0.05
fine-planed, polished surface max. 0.01
planed surface 0.01…0.04
rough-planed surface 0.05…0.1
welded steel pipes, new 0.05…0.1
after long use, cleaned 0.15…0.2
moderately rusted, slightly encrusted max. 0.4
heavily encrusted max. 3
cast iron pipes:
bitumen lining > 0.12
new, without lining 0.25…1
rusted 1…1.5
encrusted 1.5…3
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C Reference Portalok 7S
C.3 Properties of Water at 1 bar and at Saturation Pressure
medium temperature
[°C]
medium temperature
[°F]
medium pressure
[bar]
density
[kg/m
0 32 1 999.8
10 50 1 999.7
20 68 1 998.3
30 86 1 995.7
40 104 1 992.3
50 122 1 988.0
60 140 1 983.2
70 158 1 977.7
80 176 1 971.6
90 194 1 965.2
100 212 1.013 958.1
120 248 1.985 942.9
140 284 3.614 925.8
160 320 6.181 907.3
180 356 10.027 886.9
200 392 15.55 864.7
220 428 23.20 840.3
3
]
240 464 33.48 813.6
260 500 46.94 784.0
280 536 64.20 750.5
300 572 85.93 712.2
320 608 112.89 666.9
340 644 146.05 610.2
360 680 186.75 527.5
374.15 705 221.20 315.5
* at constant pressure
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