Emerson 3-9000-771A User Manual

Installation Manual

Part Number 3-9000-771Revision A

May 2012

Daniel

TM

3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Meter

For Cryogenic Liquefied Natural Gas Applications

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Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Installation Manual Table of Contents

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Section 1: Introduction

1.1 Typical Applications .................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features and benefits: ................................................................................. 1

1.3 Acronyms, abbreviations and definitions ....................................................... 2

1.4 Daniel MeterLink software ........................................................................... 5

1.5 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter design .............................................. 6

1.6 Meter specifications .................................................................................... 8

1.7 Pre-installation considerations ................................................................... 11

1.8 Safety ...................................................................................................... 11

1.9 Certifications and approvals....................................................................... 12

1.10 FCC compliance....................................................................................... 13

Section 2: Mechanical installation

2.1 Meter piping, lifting and mounting ............................................................. 15

2.2 Meter components .................................................................................... 17

2.3 Piping recommendations ........................................................................... 18

2.4 Field hydrostatic pressure testing ............................................................... 21

2.5 Meter safety for hoist rings and lifting slings ............................................... 22

2.5.1 Use of appropriate safety engineered swivel hoist rings

in meter end flanges ....................................................................................... 23

2.5.2 Appropriately rated lifting slings ..................................................................... 28

2.6 Mounting requirements in Liquefied Natural Gas pipelines ........................... 31

Section 3: Electrical installation

3.1 Cable length TTL mode .............................................................................. 35

3.2 Cable length Open Collector mode ............................................................. 35

3.3 Grounding meter electronics ..................................................................... 36

3.4 Conduit seals ............................................................................................ 38

3.4.1 Startup for systems using explosion-proof conduit ......................................... 39

3.4.2 Startup for systems that use flame-proof cable ............................................... 40

3.5 Wiring and I/O .......................................................................................... 41

3.5.1 CPU Module labeling and LED indicators......................................................... 42

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3.6 Daniel Ultrasonic Meters I/O connections ....................................................47

3.6.1 Frequency/Digital outputs...............................................................................48

3.6.2 Analog input settings ......................................................................................52

3.6.3 Analog output settings....................................................................................52

3.6.4 Digital Input ....................................................................................................52

3.6.5 DHCP server switch settings ............................................................................53

3.6.6 Configuration protect switch settings .............................................................53

3.6.7 External power source connection and fuse.....................................................53

3.6.8 Securing the meter..........................................................................................54

3.6.9 Sealing the unit ...............................................................................................57

Section 4: Configuring a 3818 LNG Meter

4.1 Using Daniel MeterLink to configure the meter ............................................59

4.1.1 Field Setup Wizard using Daniel MeterLink ......................................................61

4.2 Using AMS Device Manager to configure the meter...................................... 62

4.3 Using a Field Communicator to configure the meter ....................................77

4.4 Security seals for the meter ........................................................................80

Appendix A: Engineering drawings

A.1 Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter drawings ................................................... 81

Appendix B: Open source licenses

B.1 GNU General Public License............................................................................................... 84

B.2 GNU Lesser General Public License .................................................................................... 95

B.3 BSD Open Source License.................................................................................................. 99

B.4 M.I.T License ................................................................................................................... 100

Appendix C: Index

C.1 Manual index................................................................................................................... 101

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Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Installation Manual List of Tables

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List of Tables

Table 1-1 Acronyms, abbreviations and definitions........................................................................ 2

Table 1-2 Meter specifications ....................................................................................................... 8

Table 2-1 Hoist ring part number................................................................................................. 27

Table 2-2 Hoist ring table for Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters ............................. 27

Table 3-1 Configurations for open collector frequency outputs ................................................... 35

Table 3-2 CPU Module labeling and LED functions........................................................................ 43

Table 3-3 Ethernet cable to PC communication ........................................................................... 44

Table 3-4 Serial Port A parameters ............................................................................................... 45

Table 3-5 Frequency/Digital Outputs possible configurations ...................................................... 50

Table 3-6 DHCP server switch settings ......................................................................................... 53

Table 3-7 Configuration protect switch settings .......................................................................... 53

Table B-1 Open source licences ................................................................................................... 83

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Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Installation Manual List of Figures

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 Daniel MeterLink download and registration ................................................................ 5

Figure 1-2 3818 LNG Meter with remote mount electronics and band shroud assembly................ 6

Figure 1-3 Daniel 3810 Series Liquid Ultrasonic Meter ATEX approval ......................................... 12

Figure 2-1 Daniel 3818 Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter assembly .................................................. 17

Figure 2-2 Piping recommendations unidirectional flow.............................................................. 19

Figure 2-3 Piping recommendations bidirectional flow................................................................ 19

Figure 2-4 Meter end flange with tapped flat-counterbore hole for hoist ring ............................ 23

Figure 2-5 Safety approved hoist ring and non-compliant eye bolt ............................................. 24

Figure 2-6 90 Degree angle between slings ................................................................................. 25

Figure 2-7 Incorrect sling attachment ......................................................................................... 26

Figure 2-8 Correct sling attachment with spreader bar ............................................................... 29

Figure 2-9 Incorrect sling attachment.......................................................................................... 30

Figure 2-10 Transducer cabling conduit......................................................................................... 32

Figure 3-1 Internal Transmitter Electronics Enclosure chassis ground .......................................... 36

Figure 3-2 External ground lug .................................................................................................... 37

Figure 3-3 CPU Module labeling and LED indicators ..................................................................... 42

Figure 3-4 PC to meter serial connection wiring ........................................................................ 46

Figure 3-5 CPU Module I/O connections...................................................................................... 47

Figure 3-6 CPU Module - Frequency/Digital inputs common ground ........................................... 51

Figure 3-7 CPU Module power source connections ..................................................................... 53

Figure 3-8 Transmitter electronic enclosure security latch .......................................................... 54

Figure 3-9 Transmitter Electronics Enclosure security seal installation ........................................ 55

Figure 3-10 Base Enclosure wire seal installation ........................................................................... 56

Figure 4-1 Daniel MeterLink - Meter Directory ............................................................................ 59

Figure 4-2 AMS Device Description search................................................................................... 62

Figure 4-3 AMS file download complete ...................................................................................... 63

Figure 4-4 AMS Device Manager ................................................................................................ 64

Figure 4-5 AMS Device Manager - Overview ............................................................................... 64

Figure 4-6 AMS Device Manager - Guided Setup ......................................................................... 65

Figure 4-7 AMS Device Manager - Zero Flow .............................................................................. 66

Figure 4-8 AMS Device Manager - Service Tools All Variables status indicators............................. 68

Figure 4-9 Display Meter K-Factors .............................................................................................. 68

Figure 4-10 AMS Device Manager - Configure Manual Setup.......................................................... 69

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Figure 4-11 Gating configuration parameter Edge gated, active high ............................................71

Figure 4-12 Gating configuration parameter Edge gated, active low..............................................71

Figure 4-13 Gating configuration parameter State gated, active high............................................71

Figure 4-14 Gating configuration parameter State gated, active low .............................................71

Figure 4-15 Configure Flow Analysis Alert .....................................................................................72

Figure 4-16 AMS Device Manager - Service Tools Alerts .................................................................73

Figure 4-17 Configuration changes dialog .....................................................................................73

Figure 4-18 AMS Device Manager - Service Tools ..........................................................................74

Figure 4-19 AMS Device Manager - Service Tools All Variables ......................................................75

Figure 4-20 AMS Device Manager - Service Tools Trends ..............................................................76

Figure 4-21 3818 transmitter field wiring conduit entries ..............................................................78

Figure 4-22 Field Communicator wiring diagram for the 3818 LNG Meter ....................................79

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Section 1: Introduction

Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters have various configurations that meet a broad
range of customer requirements. Each meter comes fully assembled from Daniel
Measurement and Control, Inc. and all parts and assemblies are tested prior to shipment.

Refer to the following documents for additional details:

• P/N 3-9000-762 HART® Field Device Specification Guide Liquid Ultrasonic Meter

• P/N 3-9000-772 Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter Maintenance and

Troubleshooting Manual

1.1 Typical Applications

• Custody transfer measurement

• Allocation measurement

• LNG applications

- LNG liquefaction to storage (loading terminals)

- LNG liquefaction loading (loading terminal)

- LNG receiving to storage (receipt terminal)

- LNG storage to regasification (receipt terminal)

1.2 Features and benefits:

• Two remote mountable explosion-proof transmitter electronics enclosures with CPU

Module, Power Supply, Intrinsic Safety Barrier Module and Backplane

TM

• Two remote mountable intrinsically safe transmitter electronics enclosures with the

Acquisition Module

• Transducer housings seal-welded to meter body to eliminate leak potential

• Meter body insulated and shroud assembly covering transducers and cabling

• HART®

architecture

• Suitable for measuring process fluid temperature ranges from -196

to +60

• Reduce unaccounted measurement

• Extensive self diagnostics

• Immediate alarm reporting

• Auto-detected ASCII/RTU Modbus communications protocol

and AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager communications for PlantWebTM

o

C (-321 oF)

o

C (140 oF)

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• Internet-ready communications

• Ethernet access

• Modbus TCP/IP

• On-board LED status indicators

• Analog pressure and temperature inputs

TM

• Daniel MeterLink

(a Windows®-based interface software)

1.3 Acronyms, abbreviations and definitions

Table 1-1 Acronyms, abbreviations and definitions

Acronym or abbreviation Definition

°degree (angle)

o

C

o

F

ADC analog-to-digital converter

AI analog input

AMS® Suite Device Manager Asset Management Software - Device Manager

AO analog output

ASCII MODBUS A Modbus protocol message framing format in which ASCII characters are used to

Backplane board Backplane board for CPU board, I.S Barrier board, Power Supply, and Acquisition

boolean A type of data point that can only take on values of TRUE or FALSE (generally TRUE is

bps Bits per second (baud rate)

cPoise Centipoise (viscosity unit)

CPU Central Processing Unit

CTS Clear-to-Send; the RS-232C handshaking signal input to a transmitter indicating that

DAC Digital-to-Analog Converter

Daniel MeterLink

DI Digital Input

DO Digital Output

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

dm

ECC Error Correction Code

EEPROM Electrically-Erasable, Programmable Read-Only Memory

Flash non-volatile, programmable read-only memory

3

f

3

f

/s

TM

degrees celsius (temperature unit)

degrees fahrenheit (temperature unit)

delineate the beginning and end of the frame. ASCII stands for American Standard
Code for Information Interchange.

cable connections

represented by a value of 1, FALSE is represented by a value of 0)

it is okay to transmit data – i.e., the corresponding receiver is ready to receive data.
Generally, the Request-to-Send (RTS) output from a receiver is input to the Clear-to­Send (CTS) input of a transmitter.

Daniel Ultrasonic Meter interface software

-1

decimeter (10

cubic foot

Cubic foot per second

meters, length unit)

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Table 1-1 Acronyms, abbreviations and definitions

Acronym or abbreviation Definition

f3/min

FODO Output that is user configurable as either a frequency or digital output

Gal Gallon

HART® Communication Protocol Highway Addressable Remote Transducer communications protocol

hr hour (time unit)

Hz Hertz (cycles per second, frequency unit)

I/O Input/Output

IS Intrinsically Safe

K Kelvin (temperature unit)

kHz

LAN Local Area Network

LED lIght-emitting Diode

LLiters

m meter (length unit)

3

/d

m

3

m

/h

3

m

/s

mA milliamp (current unit)

MAC Address Media Access Control (Ethernet Hardware Address -EHA)

Cubic foot per minute

3

Kilohertz (10

cycles per second, frequency unit)

cubic meters per day (volumetric flow rate)

cubic meters per hour (volumetric flow rate)

cubic meters per second (volumetric flow rate)

microinch (

micron

inch)

microinch (10-6 in)

micrometer (10-6 m)

MMU Memory Management Unit

MPa

Megapascal (equivalent to 10

6

Pascal) (pressure unit)

N/A Not Applicable

Nm3/h

normal cubic meters per hour

NOVRAM Non-volatile Random Access Memory

Pa Pascal, equivalent to 1 newton per square meter (pressure unit)

Pas Pascal Second (viscosity unit)

PC Personal Computer

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Table 1-1 Acronyms, abbreviations and definitions

Acronym or abbreviation Definition

P/N part number

PS power supply (board)

psi pounds per square inch (pressure unit)

psia pounds per square inch absolute (pressure unit)

psig pounds per square inch gage (pressure unit)

RRadius

rad radian (angle)

RAM Random Access Memory

RTS Request-to-Send; the RS-232C handshaking signal output by a receiver when it is

ready to receive data

RTU MODBUS A Modbus protocol framing format in which elapsed time between received charac-

s second (time unit, metric)

SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory

sec second (time unit, u.s. customary)

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

time_t seconds since Epoch (00:00:00 UTC Jan. 1, 1970) (time unit)

UDP User Datagram Protocol

U.L. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. - product safety testing

V Volts (electric potential unit)

W Watts (power unit)

ters is used to separate messages. RTU stands for Remote Terminal Unit.

and certification organization

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After the download, follow the instructions in the Readme file. Do not attempt to unzip the
zipped firmware file. Daniel MeterLink unzips the compressed file using the

Too ls >P ro gr am

Download

utility.

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1.4 Daniel MeterLink software

Daniel MeterLink software has robust features for setting communications parameters,
calibrating your meter, collecting logs and reports and monitoring the meter health and alarm
statuses. Daniel MeterLink may be downloaded at no charge from:

http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/brands/daniel/Flow/ultrasonics/Pages/MeterLink.aspx

Figure 1-1 Daniel MeterLink download and registration

Select the MeterLink software and firmware bundle appropriate for your meter. Complete the
Online registration form and you will receive a conformation email with a hyperlink directing
you to the download site.

Refer to the Daniel MeterLink Software for Gas and Liquid Ultrasonic Meters Quick Start Manual
(P/N 3-9000-763) for installation instructions and to setup initial communications. You may
download the manual from the Daniel MeterLink web page:

http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/brands/daniel/Flow/ultrasonics/Pages/MeterLink.aspx

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A. Explosion-proof transmitter enclosure

B. Bracket cover with synchronization cable
C. Intrinsically-safe base enclosure includes Acquisition Module

A.

C.

E.

D.

D. Rigid and flexible conduit for transducer cables

(CPU Module, Power Supply, I.S. Barrier Board, and Backplane Bd.)

B.

E. Meter - body and shroud cover for transducers and cables assemblies

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1.5 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter design

The Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter is a remote mount, dual transmitter
electronics, eight-path (sixteen transducers) in-line meter designed to measure the difference in
signal transit time with and against the flow across one or more measurement path(s). A signal
transmitted with the direction of flow travels faster than one transmitted against the flow
direction. Each measurement path is defined by a transducer pair in which each transducer
alternately acts as transmitter and receiver. The meter uses transit time measurements and
transducer location information to calculate the mean velocity.

Figure 1-2 3818 LNG Meter with remote mount electronics and band shroud assembly

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Computer simulations of various velocity profiles demonstrate that eight measurement paths
provide an optimum solution for measuring asymmetric flow. The Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid
Ultrasonic Flow Meter utilizes eight cross-bore, parallel-plane measurement paths to offer a high
degree of accuracy, repeatability, and superior low-flow capabilities without the compromises
associated with conventional technologies. The meter is comprised of two 3810 Transmitter
Electronics, designated as co-located primary (master) and secondary (slave) electronics. A syn­chronization cable connects the primary and secondary Acquisition Modules at the J6 terminal
block and the liquid ultrasonic flow meter firmware controls the transducers firing sequencing.
The Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter with the 30” diameter meter body utilizes 60
degree port angles with LT-07 transducers.

These features make the Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter the best choice for
cryogenic custody transfer applications as shown in the following sections of this manual.

The Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter’s U.L. safety listing is accomplished through
the combination of a remote mounted, explosion-proof Transmitter Electronics Enclosure that
houses the CPU Module, I.S. Barrier Module, Power Supply Board, and the Backplane Board. The
flameproof Base Electronics Enclosure houses the Acquisition Module and the acquisition board
cable connections. The intrinsically safe transducers and cable assemblies are designed for Class
1, Division 1, Groups C and D areas without need of further protection when installed in
accordance with the field wiring diagram (refer to Daniel drawing DMC - 004936, see

Appendix A) and the meter body (spool piece).

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1.6 Meter specifications

Specifications for Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters are below:

Table 1-2 Meter specifications

Liquid meter specifications

Meter type Number of paths:

• Eight path (sixteen transducer) chordal design

Ultrasonic type:

• Transit-time based measurement

• Spool piece with integral mount transducers

Meter performance

Linearity

Repeatability

Velocity range

Upper Viscosity Limit

Body and Flange Pressure
rating range

Flange types

Specific Gravity

Accuracy Limits

• ± 0.15% of measured value over a 10:1 turndown

• ± 0.20% of measured value over a 20:1 turndown

• ±0.02% of reading in the specified velocity range

• 2.0 fps (0.6 m/s) to 40.0 fps (12.2 m/s) (nominal) 48 fps (14.3 m/s) (over-range)

• 150 centipoise (Transducers LT-07)

U.S. Customary Units - Meter size 30 (Raised face, RTJ or Companion)

• Line sizes:
— 30” (DN 900)

• ANSI pressure classes (per ANSI B16.5):
— 300 ANSI / PN 50

• Body and flange material and temperature rating:
— 316 Stainless steel (forged) body and flanges: (-196° C to 60° C)

• Maximum Pressures
— Dependent on operating temperature

• Minimum Pressures
— 0 psig 0 barg

• Raised face for:

• ANSI class - 300

• 0.35 to 1.50

• Accuracy limits typically are:
— ± 2% without a flow calibration

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Table 1-2 Meter specifications

Electronic specifications

Power Meter

Tem p er at u re
flameproof Transmitter
Electronic Enclosure and
Base Electronics Enclosure

• 10.4 VDC to 36 VDC

• 11 W typical power consumption

Serial cable

• Belden #9940 or equivalent (22 gauge)
— Capacitance (pF/m) 121.397 (conductor to conductor)
— Capacitance (pF/m) 219.827 (conductor to other conductor and shield)
— Resistance (DC) DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km) 48.2307

Nominal Outer shield resistance - DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km) 16.405

— Operating voltage - 300 V RMS (UL AWM Style 2464)
— Current 2.4 Amps per conductor @ 25°C (recommended)

Ethernet cable

• Cat-5 Standard 100Mbps

Frequency (

see Table 3-5)

• 22 AWG wire characteristics are as follows:
— Capacitance = 20 pF/ft or 20 nF/1000 ft (between two wires)
— Resistance = 0.0168 Ohms/ft or 16.8 Ohms/1000 ft
— Pull-up voltage is 24 VDC

Tr an sd u ce rs

• LT- 07

• Operating Temperature Range -321

o

F to +140 oF (-196 oC to 60 oC)

Communications specifications

Connectivity protocols One serial RS-232/RS-485 ports (115 kbps baud rate) (Modbus RTU/ASCII)

• (1) Serial Port A

(RS-232/RS-485 Full Duplex/RS-485 Half Duplex)

One Ethernet Port (TCP/IP) 100 BaseT

• Up to 10 Mbps

• Modbus TCP

Device compatibility FloBoss 103, FloBoss S600 flow computer, ROC 107

Digital, analog, and frequency inputs

Digital Input(s)
(Selectable)

(1) Single polarity (for flow calibration gating - contact closure)

• Single input for starting and stopping

• Four pulse configurations available

Analog Input(s) (2) 4-20 mA

• AI-1 Temperature

• AI-2 Pressure

Note: The analog-to-digital conversion accuracy is within ±0.05% of full scale over the operating

temperature range.

Note: AI-1 and AI-2 are electronically isolated and operate in sink mode. The input contains a

series resistance so HART® Communicators can be connected to configure sensors.

A 24 Volt DC power supply is available to provide power to the sensors.

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Table 1-2 Meter specifications

Digital, analog, and frequency outputs

Frequency/Digital
Output(s)

The meter has user-configurable selections for either a Frequency Output or Digital status
(FODO) (Also
(3) Frequency/Digital Outputs

see Section 3.6.1)

• FODO1 (four possible output configurations)

• FODO2(eight possible output configurations)

• FODO3(eight possible output configurations)

Frequency or Digital Output parameter pairs (
Frequency or Digital Outputs (FODO 1) source selections:

see Section 3.6.1)

• (FO1A, DO1A, FO1B, DO1B)

Frequency or Digital Outputs (FODO 2) source selections

• (FO1A, DO1A, FO1B, DO1B, FO2A, DO2A, FO2B, DO2B)

Frequency or Digital Outputs (FODO 3) source selections

• (FO1A, DO1A, FO1B, DO1B, FO2A, DO2A, FO2B, DO2B)

Mode options:

• Open Collector (requires external excitation supply voltage and pull-up resistor)

• TTL (internally powered by the meter 0-5 VDC signal)

Channel B Phase options:

• Lag forward, Lead reverse (Phase B lags Phase A while reporting forward flow, leads Phase A

while reporting reverse flow)

• Lead forward, Lag reverse (Phase B leads Phase A while reporting forward flow, lags Phase A

while reporting reverse flow)

Phase A and Phase B output (based on flow direction)

• Reverse flow - output only reports flow in the reverse direction. For frequency outputs,

Phase B of the output is 90 degrees out of phase with Phase A.

• Forward flow - output only reports flow in the forward direction. For frequency outputs,

Phase B of the output is 90 degrees out of phase with Phase A.

• Absolute - output reports flow in both directions. For frequency outputs, Phase B of the

output is 90 degrees out of phase with Phase A.

• Bidirectional - output reports flow on Phase A only in the forward direction and on Phase B

only in the reverse direction.

Maximum frequency for the frequency outputs

• 1000Hz

• 5000Hz

Analog Output(s)

10 Meter specifications

• (2) 4-20 mA independently configurable analog outputs

The analog output zero scale offset error is within ±0.1% of full scale and gain error is within
±0.2% of full scale. The total output drift is within ±50 ppm of full scale per °C.

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EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARD

Read and follow the instructions below:

• Conduit runs must have a sealing fitting within 457mm (18 inches) of the enclosure to reduce the

risk of an explosion or a fire.

• During operation, keep covers tightly closed. DO NOT open the transmitter electronics

enclosures when an explosive atmosphere may be present.

• During equipment maintenance, disconnect power before opening the transmitter electronics

enclosures. Clean cover joints before replacing.

• DO NOT substitute meter components. Substituting components may compromise the intrinsic

safety of the device.

Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in severe injury to personnel or cause damage to
the equipment.

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1.7 Pre-installation considerations

• Pipeline equipment code compliance, ANSI, ASME, etc.

• Proper Inlet/outlet meter tube piping for reasonable stable flow to the settling chamber

(first meter tube spool upstream of the meter).

• Electrical safety compliance; UL, ULC, ATEX, IECEx etc.

• Civil and structural good practices compliance

• Contractual agreements or governmental compliance (or both)

• In-situ performance test procedures

• Field tested advanced meter health and flow dynamics diagnostics

• Data collection and retention procedures

• All piping and the meter body must be sufficiently insulated for bubble-free flow

through the meter

1.8 Safety

The Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter is suitable for use in U.L. Class 1, Division 1,
Group C and D hazardous locations.

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The Daniel 3810 Series Liquid Ultrasonic Meter is approved to the ATEX Directive 94/9/E

Figure 1-3 Daniel 3810 Series Liquid Ultrasonic Meter ATEX approval

1.9 Certifications and approvals

Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters have electrical, metrology, intrinsic safety and
Pressure Equipment Directive certifications and approvals by the agencies listed below. Refer to
the nameplate tag on the meter body, the wiring diagram (P/N DMC - 004936) in Appendix A
and observe all safety precautions. Daniel 3810 Series Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters operate
within the pressure and temperature range of the device (also see Section 1.6 for meter specifi­cations).

Standards

• US

• Canada

• Europe

- Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX)

- International Electro-technical Commission (IECEx)

- Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)

- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

- International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Approval Agencies

• UL

• ULC

• DEMKO

• NMi

• INMETRO

• NEPSI

• GOSTR

IMPORTANT

Please consult Daniel for a complete metrology approvals list.

1.10 FCC compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com­munications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

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SURFACE TEMPERATURE HAZARD

The meter body and piping may be extremely cold.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when coming in contact with the meter. Failure to do so may
result in injury.

TRIPPING HAZARD

Clear all obstacles or obstructions from the work area when transporting, installing or removing the
meter.

Failure to clear the work area may cause injury to personnel.

CUTTING HAZARD

Sharp edges may be present on the meter.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when working on the meter. Failure to do so may cause
serious injury.

TRANSPORTATION HAZARD

When moving the meter, do not insert the forks of a forklift into the bore.

inserting the forks may cause the meter to become unstable, resulting in injury or damage to the bore and
sealing face.

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2.1 Meter piping, lifting and mounting

Refer to the following sections for piping recommendations, lifting with hoist rings and slings,
mounting in cooled pipelines and safety warnings and precautions.

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CRUSHING HAZARD

Do not remove flange stabilizers.

Attempting to do so may allow the meter to roll, resulting in serious injury or equipment damage.

A.

A. Flange stabilizers

ESCAPING FLUIDS HAZARD

The purchaser of the meter is responsible for the selection of Daniel components/seals and materials
compatible with the chemical properties of the measurement fluid.

Failure to select suitable meter components/seals may cause escaping fluids, resulting in injury or equipment
damage.

.

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C. Cover/Bracket for 3818 base enclosure

A.

C.

F.

D. Intrinsically-safe base enclosures includes Acquisition Module

D.

E. Flexible and rigid conduit for transducer cables

B.

F. Meter body with band shroud covering transducers, cables and insulation

A. LB Conduit outlet body assembly
B. Explosion-proof co-located transmitter enclosures

(CPU Module, Power Supply, I.S. Barrier Board, Backplane Board)

E.

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2.2 Meter components

Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters are assembled, configured, and tested at the
factory. The meter components include the remote mount co-located Transmitter Electronics
Enclosures, the Base Electronics Enclosure and the Meter Body with transducer assemblies.

Figure 2-1 Daniel 3818 Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter assembly

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EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARD

Read and follow the instructions below:

• Conduit runs must have a sealing fitting within 457mm (18 inches) of the enclosure to reduce the

risk of an explosion or a fire.

• During operation, keep covers tightly closed. DO NOT open the transmitter electronics

enclosures when an explosive atmosphere may be present.

• During equipment maintenance, disconnect power before opening the transmitter electronics

enclosures. Clean cover joints before replacing.

• DO NOT substitute meter components. Substituting components may compromise the intrinsic

safety of the device.

Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in severe injury to personnel or cause damage to the
equipment.

For optimal flow measurement conditions, Daniel suggests the piping configurations below. Regardless of the
configuration selected, the user agrees to accept full responsibility for the site piping design and installation.

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2.3 Piping recommendations

Recommendations for best measurement results:

• Honed or un-honed meter tube(s)

• Flow direction (unidirectional or bidirectional)

• Correct meter size selection - too low may cause poor flow stability (thermal convection)

or too fast may cause erosion problems and resonance, cracks or failure of probes or
thermowells (approximately .6 to 12 m/sec or 2 to 40 ft/sec).

• Space availability for meter lengths (to allow inlet piping customization)

• Concentric alignment pins or flange concentricity technique considerations

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Flow conditioners are NOT recommended for 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters based
on low flow rate conditions in liquefied natural gas applications.

important

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Figure 2-2 Piping recommendations unidirectional flow

Figure 2-3 Piping recommendations bidirectional flow

All pipe lengths are minimum:

• D = Nominal pipe size in inches (i.e. 6" pipe size; 10 D = 60 in)

• P = Pressure measurement location

• T = Temperature measurement location

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FAULTY METER INSTALLATION

Correctly install the equipment.

If meter bodies are mounted or oriented differently than specified above, debris may collect
in the transducer ports which could adversely affect the transducer signals, or cause
equipment damage.

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• The bore of the mating piping should be within 1% of the meter inside diameter.

• The meter is provided with dowel pins to align the meter body bore with the bore of the

mating piping.

• The Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter should be mounted in horizontal

piping with the chord paths horizontal

• The dual transmitter electronics assemblies are remote mounted.

• The mating piping should include temperature and pressure measurement connections

located a minimum of two nominal pipe diameters length down stream of the meter, or
per API MPMS 5.8.

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LEAKAGE OR PRESSURE CONTAINING PARTS FAILURE

Use precautions to eliminate hazards to personnel in the event of leakage or failure of
the liquid ultrasonic meter pressure containing parts or failure of the test equipment
and to prevent over-pressurization during the test procedure.

Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or cause damage to the equipment.

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2.4 Field hydrostatic pressure testing

The Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter can be hydro-tested without any special
preparations. The transducers are not exposed to the process pressure and can remain installed
in the meter.

The liquid ultrasonic meter pressure containing parts include but are not limited to the
transducer housings. These pressure containing parts are pressure tested while attached to the
meter body as a completed ultrasonic meter assembly.

The hydrostatic test is verification of the pressure containing capability of the liquid ultrasonic
meter pressure containing parts and the seals that seal them. Perform a visual inspection of the
meter and visually inspect the meter and leak test the flanges.

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HOISTING AND LIFTING HAZARD

Lifting a Daniel Ultrasonic Meter with Other Equipment

The following lifting instructions are for installation and removal of the Daniel 3818 LNG
Liquid Ultrasonic Meter ONLY. The instructions below do not address lifting the Daniel
ultrasonic meter while it is attached, bolted, or welded to meter tubes, piping, or other
fittings.

Using these instructions to maneuver the Daniel Ultrasonic Meter while it is still attached,
bolted, or welded to a meter tube, piping, or other fitting may result in equipment damage,
serious injury, or death.

The operator must refer to their company's hoisting and rigging standards, or the
"DOE-STD-1090-2004 Hoisting and Rigging" standard if such company standards do not exist,
for lifting and maneuvering any assembled meter tube and associated piping.

CRUSHING HAZARD

During meter installation or removal, always place the unit on a stable platform or
surface that supports its assembled weight. Provide support for the dual transmitter
electronics assemblies during installation and removal.

Failure to do so could allow the meter to roll and the electrical wiring conduit connections to
be severed, resulting in serious injury or equipment damage.

Prior to lifting the unit, refer to the Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter nameplate or
outline dimensional (general arrangement) drawing for the assembled weight.

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2.5 Meter safety for hoist rings and lifting slings

A Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter can be safely lifted and maneuvered into and out of a
meter run for installation or service by obeying the following instructions.

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A. Plug Bolt

B. Flat Counterbore Surface

A.

B.

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When lifting an ultrasonic meter by itself, Daniel recommends two methods. These methods
are:

• Using appropriately rated Safety Engineered Swivel Hoist Rings installed in the Daniel

Ultrasonic Meter end flanges.

• Using appropriately rated lifting slings positioned at designated areas of the Daniel

Ultrasonic Meter.

Both methods must be used in conjunction with all appropriate company hoisting and rigging
standards or the DOE-STD-1090-2004 HOISTING AND RIGGING
standards do not exist. Refer to the following sections for more information on these two
methods.

standard if such company

2.5.1 Use of appropriate safety engineered swivel hoist rings in meter end flanges

Daniel Ultrasonic Meters come equipped with a tapped hole located on the top of each meter
body end flange. A flat machined surface surrounds each tapped hole. This feature provides
complete surface contact ONLY between the meter flange and an OSHA compliant Safety
Engineered Swivel Hoist Ring as shown in Figure 2-5.

Operators SHALL NOT use eye bolts (see Figure 2-5) in the Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic
Meter flange tapped holes to aid in lifting or maneuvering the unit.

Operators SHALL NOT use other hoist rings that do not fully seat flush with the counter bore on
the top of the meter flanges.

Figure 2-4 Meter end flange with tapped flat-counterbore hole for hoist ring

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Eye bolt

Safety engineered swivel hoist ring

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Figure 2-5 Safety approved hoist ring and non-compliant eye bolt

Safety precautions using safety engineered swivel hoist rings

Read and follow the safety precautions listed below:

1. Meters must only be lifted by personnel properly trained in the safe practices of rigging

and lifting.

2. Remove the plug bolts installed in the tapped holes on the top of the flanges. Do not

discard the bolts as they must be reinstalled once the lifting operation is complete to
prevent corrosion of the tapped holes.

3. Make sure the tapped holes on the meter are clean and free of debris before installing

the hoist rings.

4. Use only the safety engineered swivel hoist rings that are rated for lifting the meter. Do

not use any other type of hoist rings with the same screw size or heavy duty hoist rings.
The meter tapping and counter bore size are suitable only for the hoist rings specified
by Daniel.

5. When installing a hoist ring, make sure the base surface of the hoist ring fully contacts

the machined flat surface of the tapped hole. If the t wo surfaces do not come in contact
then the hoist ring will not hold its full rated load. Torque the hoist ring attachment
bolts to the limit indicated on the hoist rings.

6. After installation of the hoist rings, always check that the ring rotates and pivots freely

in all directions.

7. NEVER attempt to lift the meter using only one hoist ring.

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8. Always use separate slings to each hoist ring. NEVER reeve one sling through both hoist

rings. The slings must be of equal length. Each sling must have a load rating that equals
or exceeds the hoist ring load rating. The angle between the two slings going to the
hoist rings must never exceed 90 degrees or the load rating of the hoist rings will be
exceeded.

Figure 2-6 90 Degree angle between slings

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9. Always provide support for the dual transmitter electronics during the lifting

operation. Lifting the meter without supporting the electronics, may cause the
electronics to fall and cause personal injury or equipment damage.

NEVER allow the slings connected to the hoist rings contact the LB conduit bodies.
Damage to the enclosure may occur. Once the lifting operation is complete, attach and
secure the electronics to the pipe stand or other rigid structure with the mounting
bracket and bolts.

Figure 2-7 Incorrect sling attachment

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10. NEVER apply shock loads to the meter. Always lift the meter gradually. If shock loading

ever occurs, the hoist ring must be inspected per manufacturer's recommendations
prior to be placed in any further service. If a proper inspection cannot be performed,
discard the hoist ring.

11. NEVER lift with any device, such as hooks, chains, or cables that could create side pulls

that could damage the ring of the hoist ring.

12. NEVER lift more than the ultrasonic meter assembly including electronics and

transducers with the hoist rings. The only exception is that it is safe to lift the meter
with one ASME B16.5 or ASME B16.47 blind flange bolted to each end flange of the
meter. NEVER use the hoist rings on the meter to lift other components such as meter
tubes, piping or fittings attached to the meter. Doing so will exceed the load rating of
the hoist rings.

13. Remove the hoist rings from the meter after lifting is completed and store them in an

appropriate case or container per their manufacturer's recommendation.

14. Apply heavy lubricant or anti-seize to the threads of the plug bolts and reinstall the plug

bolts to keep the tapped holes free of debris and to prevent corrosion.

How to obtain safety engineered swivel hoist rings

A list of approved manufacturers of safety engineered hoist rings is below:

• American Drill Bushing Company(

• Carr Lane Manufacturing Company (

www.americandrillbushing.com)

www.carrlane.com)

Select an approved supplier from the list below. These vendors can supply the safety­engineered hoist rings. This is not intended to be a complete list.

• Fastenal (

• Reid Supply

www.fastenal.com)

(http://www.reidsupply.com/)

The appropriate hoist rings can also be purchased directly from Daniel. The following table
provides part number for reference:

Table 2-1 Hoist ring part number

Daniel part
number

1-504-90-094 1"-8UNC, 10000 lb. 23105 CL-10000-SHR-1

1. Note: The part number only includes one hoist ring. Two hoist rings are required for the meter.

1

Hoist ring thread size &
load rating

1

American Drill
Bushing Co. P/N

1

Carr Lane Manufacturing Co. P/N

What size safety engineered swivel hoist ring do you need?

1

To determine the size of the hoist rings required for your meter, use the table below for the 3818
LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Meter. The part number shown in Table 2-2 is appropriately rated for the
ANSI rating of your meter.

Table 2-2 Hoist ring table for Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meters

ANSI 300 Daniel Part Number

30” 1-504-90-094

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2.5.2 Appropriately rated lifting slings

The following instructions are intended to provide general guidelines for proper lifting slings of
the Daniel 3818 Ultrasonic meter by itself. These instructions are intended to be followed in
addition to your company's standards or the DOE-STD-1090-2004 Hoisting and Rigging
standard if such company standards do not exist.

Safety precautions using appropriate rated lifting slings

1. Only personnel properly trained in the safe practices of rigging and lifting are allowed

to perform lifting operations.

2. NEVER attempt to lift the meter by wrapping slings around the electronics enclosures

or the conduit piping.

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3. NEVER attempt to lift the meter using only one sling around the meter. Always use two

slings wrapped around each end of the body as shown below. A choker style sling is
recommended.

Figure 2-8 Correct sling attachment with spreader bar

4. Visually inspect the slings prior to use for any signs of abrasion or other damage. Refer

to the sling manufacturer's procedures for proper inspection of the particular sling you
are using.

5. Only use slings with ratings that exceed the weight to be lifted. Reference your

company's standards for safety factors that must be included when calculating the load
rating.

6. Provide support for the transmitter electronics assemblies during lifting operations.

7. Once the lifting operation is complete, attach and secure the electronics to the pipe

stand or other rigid structure using the mounting bracket bolts. Lifting the meter
without supporting the transmitter enclosures, may cause the electronics to fall and
cause personal injury or electronics damage.

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Figure 2-9 Incorrect sling attachment

8. NEVER apply shock loads to the meter. Always lift the meter gradually. If shock loading

ever occurs, the slings must be inspected per manufacturer's procedures prior to being
placed in any further service.

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install sufficient insulation over the meter assembly, shrouds and adjoining upstream and
downstream piping. The thickness and type of insulation used is to be determined by the
customer for the ambient conditions. For accurate flow meter operation the liquefied natural
gas fluid flowing within the meter must be liquid without any gas pockets or bubbles. The
insulation installed must be adequate to insure bubble free liquid flow is achieved at all flow
rates and ambient conditions.

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2.6 Mounting requirements in Liquefied Natural Gas pipelines

The ambient operating temperature of the Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter

o

electronics (i.e. Flameproof enclosure and Intrinsically safe base enclosure) is -40

o

C (+140o F). The 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow meter electronics are remote mounted

+60
on a vertical or horizontal two (2) inch pipe which is securely installed and rigid.

C (-40o F) to

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A.

D.

C.

A.Rigid and flexible conduit for routing cables from transducers to Acquisition Module
B.Pipe strut clamp and channel assembly securing electronics to 2 inch vertical pole or horizontal rail

B.

C. Acquisition Module to transducer connections

E.

D. 3818 LNG meter body with shrouds
E. Customer supplied vertical pole (2 inch pipe). May be horizontal rail. Must be securely installed and rigid.

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Transducer cables (P/N 1-504-90-128, 15 ft. long maximum) are connected to the Daniel 3818
LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter electronics and then routed to the transducers installed in the
meter body.

Figure 2-10 Transducer cabling conduit

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SURFACE TEMPERATURE HAZARD.

The meter body and piping may be extremely cold.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when coming in contact with the meter.

Failure to do so may result in injury.

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The process temperature must not exceed the operating temperature range of the LT-07

o

transducers. These transducers have an operating range from -196

o

(+140

F).

C (-321o F) to +60o C

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Section 3: Electrical installation

3.1 Cable length TTL mode

The maximum cable length is 2000 feet when the “TTL” mode is selected.

3.2 Cable length Open Collector mode

For the “open collector” mode, the maximum cable length depends on the cable parameters,
pull-up resistance used, the maximum frequency to output, and frequency input parameters
being driven. The following table provides estimated cable lengths for different pull-up resistor
values and different Max Frequency settings in the meter using the following cable parameters.
The table also provides an estimated cable voltage drop which indicates how much voltage will
be across the cabling and effectively indicates to what voltage level the frequency input can be
pulled down to by the frequency output.

If the voltage drop is higher than the voltage required for the frequency input to see a low state,
then the configuration will most likely not work for your system. Performance of frequency
outputs will vary from this table with setup and frequency input being driven.

Table 3-1 Configurations for open collector frequency outputs

Cable

Cable

Length (2 Conductors) Capacitance Resistance Resistance Frequency Current (2 Conductors)

(x1000ft) nF (Hz) (A) VDC

0.5 16.8 10.00 1000 1016.8 5000 0.024 0.397

1 33.6 20.00 1000 1033.6 1000 0.023 0.780

2 67.2 40.00 1000 1067.2 1000 0.022 1.511

4 134.4 80.00 1000 1134.4 1000 0.021 2.843

0.5 16.8 10.00 500 516.8 5000 0.046 0.780

1 33.6 20.00 500 533.6 5000 0.045 1.511

1.7 57.12 34.00 500 557.12 5000 0.043 2.461

6.5 218.4 130.00 500 718.4 1000 0.033 7.296

resistance

The 22 AWG wire characteristics are as follows:

• Capacitance = 20 pF/ft or 20 nF/1000 ft (between two wires)

• Resistance = 0.0168 Ohms/ft or 16.8 Ohms/1000 ft

• Pull-up voltage is 24 VDC

Cable

Pull-up
resistance

Tot a l

Maximum
frequency

Sink

Cable voltage
drop

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The internal grounding terminal shall be used as the primary equipment ground. The
external terminal is only a supplemental bonding connection where local authorities permit
or require such a connection.

A. Transmitter Electronics Enclosure internal ground lug

A.

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3.3 Grounding meter electronics

Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter electronics should be internally grounded for intrinsically
safe operations. Connect a wire to the chassis ground lug installed inside the Transmitter
Electronics Enclosure as the primary ground.

Figure 3-1 Internal Transmitter Electronics Enclosure chassis ground

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A. External ground lug

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Secondary grounds are located outside of the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure
(see Figure 3-2).

Figure 3-2 External ground lug

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HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE

Do not open the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure in a flammable gas area. Disconnect
power before servicing.

Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be a
non-hazardous. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Substitution of components may impair the intrinsic safety and cause ignition of flammable
or combustible atmospheres. Disconnect power before servicing.

Failure to remove power and use Daniel approved components may cause serious injury.

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3.4 Conduit seals

Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Meters require conduit seals for installations in hazardous
environments. Adhere to safety instructions to protect personnel and equipment.

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HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE INSIDE

Do not open in flammable gas area. Disconnect all power to the meter.

Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may result in serious injury or death.

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3.4.1 Startup for systems using explosion-proof conduit

1. Assemble conduit to the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure. A conduit seal is required

within 18 inches (457 mm) of the enclosure.

2. Check to make certain that all power to field wiring is turned OFF.

3. Check the serial number tag on top of the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure. Remove

the end cap with the serial tag marked with _H1(nearest its conduit entry) to gain
access to the transmitter electronics.

4. Pull the wires into the enclosure.

5. Complete the field connection wiring according to the system wiring diagram (see

Appendix A).

6. Repeat Step 2 through Step 5 for the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure with the serial

tag marked with _H2.

7. Apply electrical power to the system to ensure the field connections are working

correctly. Replace the end caps and allow the system to run for the time specified by the
customer (usually one week) and an electrician has fully tested the connections. After
the Acceptance Test is witnessed and approved, seal the conduit.

8. Power down the system and apply the sealing compound to the conduit and allow to

set in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

9. If required, install the security latches and wire seals on the Transmitter Electronics

Enclosure end caps (see Section 3.6.8 and see Figure 3-9).

10. If required, install the wire seals through the socket head bolts on the Base Enclosure

(see Section 3.6.8).

11. Connect electrical power to the system.

12. Set or configure the meter using Daniel MeterLink. For additional installation

information refer to the system wiring diagram (see Appendix A), Daniel MeterLink
Quick Start Manual (P/N 3-9000-763). Use the Daniel MeterLink Field Setup Wizard to
complete the configuration. Also see, Section 4.1in this Manual.

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HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE INSIDE

Do not open in flammable gas area. Disconnect all power to the meter.

Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may result in serious injury or death.

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3.4.2 Startup for systems that use flame-proof cable

1. Check to make certain that all field wiring power is turned OFF.

2. Check the serial number tag on top of the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure. Remove

the end cap with the serial tag marked with _H1(nearest its conduit entry) to gain
access to the transmitter electronics.

3. Install the cable and cable gland.

4. Complete the field connection wiring.

5. Connect a flow computer to the communications line on the Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic

Flow Meter.

6. Repeat Step 2 through Step 5 for the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure with the serial

number tag marked with _H2.

7. Apply electrical power to the system to ensure the field connections are working

correctly. Replace the end caps and allow the system to run for the time specified by
the customer (usually one week) and an electrician has fully tested the connections.

8. If required, install the security latches and wire seals on the Transmitter Electronics

Enclosure end caps (see Section 3.6.8 and Figure 3-9).

9. Install the wire seals through the socket head bolts on the Base Enclosure

(see Section 3.6.8 and Figure 3-10 and the junction box).

10. Make sure the safety latches are installed on the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure.

11. Set or configure the software using Daniel MeterLink. For additional installation

information refer to the system wiring diagram (see Appendix A), Daniel MeterLink
Quick Start Manual (P/N 3-9000-763). Use the Daniel MeterLink Field Setup Wizard to
complete the meter configuration. Also see, Section 4.1in this Manual.

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If not using Ethernet, a full duplex serial connection is necessary for Daniel MeterLink to
communicate with a Daniel 3818 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter.

Note:

Daniel recommends running conduit and field wiring to each of the co-located Transmitter
Electronics Enclosures and wiring each of the meters.

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3.5 Wiring and I/O

Daniel MeterLink uses the TCP/IP protocol to communicate with the 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic
Flow Meter electronics instead of Modbus ASCII or RTU. The TCP/IP protocol only works across
either Ethernet, RS-485 full duplex (i.e., 4-wire), or RS-232. Daniel MeterLink can communicate
with multiple meters if they are multi-dropped using 4-wire full duplex RS-485 mode. The meter
electronics is HART capable and provides communication flexibility with Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid
Ultrasonic Flow Meters.

The HART® output provides communication with other field devices (e.g., Field Communicator
and AMS™ Device Manager software) and ultimately, communicates key diagnostic information
through PlantWeb® architecture.

The Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter has two 3814 electronics enclosures and
auto-detects the protocol used and automatically switches between TCP/IP, Modbus ASCII, and
Modbus RTU so it is not necessary to make any meter configuration changes to change the
protocol.

Two sets of transmitter electronics (co-located) are provided with the Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid
Ultrasonic Flow Meter. The Primary (master) electronics are in the upstream enclosure with the
serial tag marked _H1. The Secondary (slave) electronics are in the downstream enclosure with
the serial tag marked _H2.

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A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

A. Acquisition/Measurement mode
B. Power
C. RX (RS-485/RS-232) - receiving data
D. LED 4 - not used
E. LED 5 - not used
F. TX (RS-485/RS-232) - transmitting data

F.

G.

G. Link (Eth1 Link) - user Ethernet connection

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3.5.1 CPU Module labeling and LED indicators

The meter’s metrology mode and the status of the data transfer from the Acquisition Module to
the CPU Module is indicated via light-emitting diode (LED) status indicators. The Write PROT.
switch prevents overwriting the meter’s configuration,

Figure 3-3 CPU Module labeling and LED indicators

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Table 3-2 CPU Module labeling and LED functions

CPU Module labeling
and LED functions

WRITE PROT.

Function Switch position indicator or LED

• Write-protect mode - with switch in the ON

position (default setting) protects configuration
and firmware overwrites.

• To write configuration changes or download

firmware to the meter change the switch to the
OFF position

DHCP

• Dynamic Host Protocol Server - enables you to

communicate with a Daniel meter that is not
connected to a network.

• When the CPU Module switch is in the ON

position, the meter is enabled to act as a DHCP
server for a single DHCP client connected to the
Ethernet port using a crossover cable. This should
be used for peer to peer connections only.

• When the connection is made, select to use the

Meter Name in the meter instead of the Meter
Directory Name in order to keep all log files and
configurations separate from each meter.

PORT A

• PORT A override - RS-232 serves as an override

during meter commissioning to establish com­munications and in the event the user cannot
communicate with the meter due to an inadver­tent communication configuration change. The
override period is for two minutes

• Supports:

- auto-detected ASCII (Start bit 1, Data Bit 7,

Parity Odd/Even, Stop Bit 1)

- RTU (Start Bit 1, Data Bit 8, Parity none, Stop

Bit 1).

- Modbus protocols

• RS-232 Baud rate=19,200

• Modbus ID=32

MEAS System color indicates metrology mode

• Acquisition mode

• Measurement mode

PWR

LED 4

LED 5

RX

TX

LINK

• 3.3V Power Indicator • Solid Green

• Not used

• Not used

• RX signal (Port A for RS485 or RS232

communication) receiving data

• TX signal (Port A for RS485 or RS232

communication) transmitting data

• ETH1Link user Ethernet connection • Solid green

Switch position

• ON - (default setting) enables write-

protection of the configuration and
firmware

• OFF - enables writing configuration

changes or downloading firmware

Switch position

• ON - the meter is enabled to act as a

DHCP server for a single DHCP client

• OFF - disables the DHCP server

Switch position

• ON - enables RS-232 PORT A override

• OFF - (default setting) disables

RS-232 PORT A

LED status

• Red flashing LED

• Solid red the Acquisition Module not

communicating with the CPU Module

• Green flashing LED

• Flashing green (when receiving data)

• Flashing green (when transmitting

data)

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RESTRICT ETHERNET AND SERIAL CONNECTIVITY USAGE

Failure to restrict Ethernet and communication access to the Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid
Ultrasonic Flow Meter can result in, among other things, unauthorized access, system
corruption, and/or data loss.

User is responsible for ensuring that physical access and Ethernet or electronic access to the
Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter is appropriately controlled and any necessary
security precautions, such as, establishing a firewall, setting password permissions and/or
implementing security levels.

RX+

TX+

TX-

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Ethernet communications

The Ethernet port IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address are software-configurable. In
addition, a meter can be configured to act as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
server to assign an IP address to a PC or laptop running Daniel MeterLink. The DHCP server
facility is not intended to act as a general purpose DHCP server for a wider network. To this end,
no user control is provided over the class or range of IP addresses the unit provides. A standard
twisted pair (Cat-5) cable should be used for Ethernet wiring.

It is strongly recommended that the meter be configured using an independent (off-network)
single host. After configuration of the Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter, the DHCP
option must be turned off if used on a LAN/WAN.

Use ethernet cable (Daniel P/N 3-3400-079) to connect the PC to the meter.

Table 3-3 Ethernet cable to PC communication

Ethernet communication

Wire color CPU

White w/Orange Stripe TX+

Orange w/White Stripe TX -

White w/Green Stripe RX+

Green w/White Stripe RX -

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A DIN 41612 48-pin connector is the interface from the CPU Module to the Backplane Board
(male end located on the back of the Backplane Board).

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Serial connections

Use serial cable (Daniel P/N 3-2500-401) to connect to a PC running Daniel MeterLink. The cable
is designed for RS-232 communications which is the serial Port A default configuration (see

Appendix A field wiring diagram, Daniel Drawing DMC-004936). The DB-9 end of the cable plugs

directly into the PC running Daniel MeterLink. The three wires on the other end of the cable
connect to the CPU Module. The RED wire goes to RX, the WHITE wire goes to TX, and the
BLACK wire goes to COM for the RS-485/RS-232 treenails (Table 3-4 for Port A wiring).

When Beldon wire No. 9940 or equivalent is used, the maximum cable length for RS-232
communications at 9600 bps is 88.3 meters (250 ft.) and the maximum cable length for RS-485
communication at 57600 bps is 600 meters (1970 ft.).

Port A supports a special override mode which forces the port to use known communication
values (19200 baud, address 32, RS-232). Note that the protocol is auto-detected. This mode is
expected to be used during meter commissioning (to establish initial communication) and in
the event that the user cannot communicate with the meter (possibly due to an inadvertent
communication configuration change). Alternately, when using Daniel MeterLink™ with an
Ethernet port, use Ethernet cable (Daniel P/N 3-3400-079) to connect the PC.

Table 3-4 Serial Port A parameters

Port/Communication Description Common features

Port A (Standard)

• RS-232

• RS-485 Half Duplex

• RS-485 Full Duplex

Ethernet

• Typically used for general communications with

a flow computer, RTU (Modbus slave) and
radios.

• Special override mode to force port configura-

tion to known settings.

• Supports RTS/CTS handshaking with software-

configurable RTS on/off delay times.

• Factory default is RS-232, Address 32, 19200

baud.

• Preferred port for diagnostic communication

via Daniel MeterLink

• 10 Mbps/100 Mbps

• Communications via Daniel MeterLink

using RS-232 or RS-485 Full Duplex

• Software configurable Modbus

Address (1-247)

• Auto-detects TCP/IP and ASCII or RTU

Protocol

-

ASCII Protocol:

Start Bits = 1, Data Bits=7

- Parity: odd or even 1, Stop Bits = 1

- Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, 9600,

19200, 38400, 57600, 115000 bps

- RTU Protocol:

Start Bits = 1, Data Bits=8

- Parity: none, Stop Bits = 11

Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, 9600,

-

19200, 38400, 57600, 115000 bps

• Modbus TCP/IP

1

1

1

1. Denotes auto-detected protocols

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If not using Ethernet, a full duplex serial connection is necessary for Daniel MeterLink to
communicate with a Daniel 3814 Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter.

RX

TX

COM

DB-9 Connector Female

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Figure 3-4 PC to meter serial connection wiring

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B.

C.

D.

A. Frequency/Digital Output 2
B. Frequency/Digital Output 3
C. Analog Output(2) 4-20mA output
D. Analog Input - temperature and pressure connections

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3.6 Daniel Ultrasonic Meters I/O connections

The 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter provides I/O connections on the CPU Module.

Figure 3-5 CPU Module I/O connections

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3.6.1 Frequency/Digital outputs

The meter has three user-configurable selections for configuring either a Frequency output or
Digital output (FODO).

• FODO1 (four possible parameter configurations)

• FODO2 (eight possible parameter configurations)

• FODO3 (eight possible parameter configurations)

Frequency or Digital Outputs (FODO 1) source

• FO1A, DO1A, FO1B, DO1B

• Frequency output 1A is based on frequency content (Actual - Uncorrected Flow Rate)

• Frequency output 1B is based on frequency content and Frequency 1 B Phase

• Digital output 1A is based on Digital output1A content (Frequency1A Validity and Flow

Direction)

Frequency or Digital Outputs (FODO 2) source

• FO1A, DO1A, FO1B, DO1B, FO2A, DO2A, FO2B, DO2B

• Frequency output 1A is based on frequency content (Actual - Uncorrected Flow Rate)

• Frequency output 1B is based on frequency content and Frequency 1B Phase

• Frequency output 2A is based on frequency content (Actual - Uncorrected Flow Rate)

• Frequency output 2B is based on frequency content and Frequency 2B Phase

• Digital output 1A is based on Digital output1A content (Frequency 1A Validity and Flow

Direction)

• Digital output 2A is based on Digital output2A content (Frequency 1A Validity and Flow

Direction)

• Digital output 2A is based on Digital output 2A content (Frequency 2A Validity and Flow

Direction)

• Digital output 2B is based on Digital output 2B content (Frequency 2B Validity and Flow

Direction)

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Frequency or Digital Outputs (FODO 3) source

• FO1A, DO1A, FO1B, DO1B, FO2A, DO2A, FO2B, DO2B

• FO1A, DO1A, FO1B, DO1B, FO2A, DO2A, FO2B, DO2B

• Frequency output 1A is based on frequency content (Actual - Uncorrected Flow Rate)

• Frequency output 1B is based on frequency content and Frequency 1B Phase

• Frequency output 2A is based on frequency content (Actual - Uncorrected Flow Rate)

• Frequency output 2B is based on frequency content and Frequency 2B Phase

• Digital output 1A is based on Digital output1A content (Frequency 1A Validity and Flow

Direction)

• Digital output 2A is based on Digital output2A content (Frequency 1A Validity and Flow

Direction)

• Digital output 2A is based on Digital output 2A content (Frequency 2A Validity and Flow

Direction)

• Digital output 2B is based on Digital output 2B content (Frequency 2B Validity and Flow

Direction)

Mode options

• Open Collector (requires external excitation supply voltage and pull-up resistor)

• TTL (internally powered by the meter 0-5 VDC signal)

Channel B Phase options:

• Lag forward, Lead reverse (Phase B lags Phase A while reporting forward flow, leads Phase

A while reporting reverse flow)

• Lead forward, Lag reverse (Phase B leads Phase A while reporting forward flow, lags Phase

A while reporting reverse flow)

Phase A and Phase B output (based on flow direction)

• Reverse flow - output only reports flow in the reverse direction. For frequency outputs,

Phase B of the output is 90 degrees out of phase with Phase A.

• Forward flow - output only reports flow in the forward direction. For frequency outputs,

Phase B of the output is 90 degrees out of phase with Phase A.

• Absolute - output reports flow in both directions. For frequency outputs, Phase B of the

output is 90 degrees out of phase with Phase A.

• Bidirectional - output reports flow on Phase A only in the forward direction and on Phase

B only in the reverse direction.

Maximum frequency for the frequency outputs

• 1000Hz

• 5000Hz

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FODO1

FODO2

FODO3

FO1A
FO1B
DO1A
DO2B

FO2A
FO2B
DO2A
DO2B

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Table 3-5 Frequency/Digital Outputs possible configurations

Frequency/Digital output Source configuration

Frequency /Digital Output 1

1

• Frequency output 1A

• Frequency output 1B

• Digital output 1A

• Digital output 1B

Frequency /Digital Output 2

2

• Frequency output 1A

• Frequency output 1B

or

• Digital output 1A

• Digital output 1B

Frequency /Digital Output 3

2

• Frequency output 2A

• Frequency output 2B

• Digital output 2A

• Digital output 2B

1. Solid blue line denotes valid selection for Frequency/Digital Output 1.

2. Black dashed -line denotes valid selections for Frequency/Digital Output 2 and Frequency/

Digital Output 3.

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A. FODO1 and Digital input1 - shared common ground (Group 1)
B. FODO2 and FODO3 - shared common ground (Group 2)

B.

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Output for FODO1 and Digital Output1 (Group 1 on the CPU Module) share a common ground
and have 50V isolation. FODO2 and FODO3 (Group 2 on the CPU Module) share a common
ground and have 50V isolation. This allows an output to be connected to a different flow
computer. The outputs are opto-isolated from the CPU Module and have a withstand voltage of
at least 500V rms dielectric.

Figure 3-6 CPU Module - Frequency/Digital inputs common ground

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3.6.2 Analog input settings

The 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter has the capability to sample analog temperature
(Analog Input 1) and pressure (Analog Input 2) with 4-20 mA signals. These analog input signals
are configured to sink. The two independent analog input circuits are configured for
conventional 4-20 mA service. Also, 24VDC isolated power supply connection is provided for an
external power source. Refer to the Field wiring diagram DMC-004936 in Appendix A.

3.6.3 Analog output settings

The 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter provides two 4-20 mA analog (current) output
signals that are software configurable.

Analog Output 1 (AO1) may used for HART slave communications with the current driven in sink
mode (see Appendix A Daniel drawing DMC-004936).

Full HART® functionality is provided so that any commercially available HART® transmitter
which meets the specifications of the HART® Communications Foundation can be connected to
the Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter.

Analog Output 2 (AO2) is user-configurable as a conventional 4-20 mA output.

Both Analog outputs have an additional 150 Ohms loop impedance to meet the HART
Communications requirements. The 24VDC isolated power supply can be used to power the
loop.

3.6.4 Digital Input

The 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter provides one digital input that can be used as a
general purpose input or used for synchronizing calibration (for flow calibration gating - contact
closure). The meter records the volume seen between switch closures. The polarity of the input
is configured as normal or inverted polarity.

• polarity is determined by the IsDI1ForCalActiveLow and the gating edge is determined by

the IsDI1ForCalStateGated (calibrate edge gated or calibrate state gated)

• calibration is started via an inactive>active state change and stopped via an

active>inactive state change.

The digital input must be configured via the Daniel MeterLink
page.

Tools>Edit/Compare Configuration

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B.

A. Power In connector (main power)
B. 24V Loop power
C. 2 Ampere fuse (used for the main power input)

C.

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3.6.5 DHCP server switch settings

The meter can be configured to act as a DHCP server. The DHCP server is enabled/disabled via
CPU Module DHCP switch as follows:

Table 3-6 DHCP server switch settings

CPU Module switch DHCP server disabled DHCP server enabled

DHCP OFF ON

3.6.6 Configuration protect switch settings

The meter’s configuration parameters and firmware can be protected against changes via CPU
Module Write PROT. switch as follows:

Table 3-7 Configuration protect switch settings

CPU Module switch Configuration protected Configuration unprotected

WRITE PROT. ON OFF

A complete list of write-protected parameters are in Appendix A.

3.6.7 External power source connection and fuse

Located inside the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure is a connector for a user-provided external
power source, a 2 Ampere fuse and a 24V loop power connection for ultrasonic meter analog
outputs, temperature or pressure transmitter devices. The current is limited to 88mA.

Figure 3-7 CPU Module power source connections

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A.

A. Transmitter Electronics Enclosure end cap
B. Security latch

B.

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3.6.8 Securing the meter

Security seals protect the integrity of the meter metrology and prevent tampering with
transducer assemblies. The following sections detail how to properly seal the Daniel 3818 LNG
Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter after commissioning. The security seal wires are commercially
available.

Be sure to set the WRITE PROT. switch on the CPU Module to the ON position prior to sealing the
enclosure.

Sealing the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure

Use the following instructions to install the security seal wires on the Transmitter Electronics
Enclosures.

Figure 3-8 Transmitter electronic enclosure security latch

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A. Transmitter Electronics Enclosure end cap

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Procedure

1. Rotate the end cap on Transmitter Electronics Enclosure _H1 clockwise fully closing and

compressing the end cap seal. Install the Security latch using a 3mm Allen wrench.

2. Install the security seal wire into and through one of the two holes in the end cap.

Choose holes that minimize counterclockwise rotation of the end cap when the
security wire is taut (maximum wire diameter .078 inch; 2.0mm).

Figure 3-9 Transmitter Electronics Enclosure security seal installation

3. Adjust the security wire, removing all slack and thread into the lead seal.

4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the _H2 electronics enclosure.

5. Cut wire ends to remove excess wire.

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A.

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Base Enclosure Security Seals

Use the following instructions to install the security seal wire on the Base Enclosure bracket/
cover.

Procedure

1. Install security wire seal into and through the hole in the socket head screw on the Base

Enclosure Bracket/Cover (maximum wire diameter .078 inch; 2.0mm).

Figure 3-10 Base Enclosure wire seal installation

2. Position the wire to prevent counterclockwise rotation of the screws when the seal wire

is taut. Feed the security wire beneath the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure and
through the adjacent socket head screw. Twist the wire, removing all slack and seal.

3. Cut wire ends to remove excess wire.

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3.6.9 Sealing the unit

The unit should be properly sealed with a sealing compound after electrical connections have
been tested according to the customer's Best Practices schedule. Some areas require a
witnessed Acceptance Test for the installed system and require that the meter run for a
predetermined length of time (approximately one to two weeks) before the unit is sealed. This
allows time to verify all electrical connections are correct, that the meter is accurately
measuring flow and that the meter meets the customer’s installation requirements.

See Section 3.4.1 and Section 3.4.2

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Section 4: Configuring a 3818 LNG Meter

After the mechanical and electrical installation is complete and connectivity with the meter is
established, use the Daniel MeterLink Software for Gas and Liquid Ultrasonic Meters Quick Start
Manual (P/N 3-9000-763) for the initial software installation.

4.1 Using Daniel MeterLink to configure the meter

Setup a direct connection using a serial cable or an Ethernet connection. Launch Daniel
MeterLink and edit the Meter Directory settings. Click the Add button and input the Meter
Name, a short description, meter type, and enable the checkbox for your connection type
(Direct, Modem, or Ethernet). See Section 3, Serial connections and Ethernet communications.

Once connected, you will configure the operational parameters of the meter.

You are required to establish communications with the Primary meter (the electronics for the
Primary meter is designated by the tag’s serial number followed by _H1 and the Secondary
meter is _H2) by entering both of the IP Addresses in the Daniel MeterLink - Meter Directory.
Configure the communications parameters to establish the connection with the primary
electronics.

Figure 4-1 Daniel MeterLink - Meter Directory

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After you connect to the meter, a message box displays indicating you are connected to the co­located Primary meter. To view the status of the Secondary meter, from the Daniel MeterLink
main window press Alt+S.

Daniel MeterLink co-located meter dialog

Procedure

1. Review the software operating system, hardware and peripheral requirements.

2. Follow the installation instructions for your operating system (Windows® XP, Windows

Vista® or Windows®7).

3. Configure a direct connection driver for first time modem configuration for Daniel

MeterLink communications.

4. Select the Daniel MeterLink desktop icon and complete the information in the

Registration Wizard to obtain important updates and technical support.

5. Select

File>Program Settings and customize the user-preferences (e.g. User name,

Company name, display units, Liquid Meter volume units and other interface settings)

6. Connect to your meter. If your meter is not shown in the list, select

Edit Meter Directory

and setup the connection properties.

7. Run the Field Setup Wizard.

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4.1.1 Field Setup Wizard using Daniel MeterLink

Procedure

1. Use the Field Setup Wizard-Startup and select the checkboxes that allow proper

configuration for your meter (Temperature, Pressure, Meter Corrections, and Meter
Outputs). Selections on this page will affect other configuration selections. Select
to continue to General setup.

2. Use General setup to configure the meter’s system units (U.S Customary or Metric

units) volume units, flow rate time, low flow cutoff, contract hour and enable reverse
flow. Select

Next to continue to Frequency Outputs.

3. Configure Frequency output 1 and Frequency output 2 content (Daniel Liquid

Ultrasonic Meters content is Uncorrected flow rate), flow direction, Channel B phase,
maximum frequency output (Hertz) and Full scale volumetric flow rate. Select
continue to Meter Digital Outputs.

4. Select the Meter Digital Output parameters for Digital output 1A, Digital output 1B,

Digital output 2A and Digital output 2B based on Frequency validity or flow direction.

Next

Next to

if the output of the ultrasonic meter is reversed from what a flow computer is
expecting, select Inverted Operation. This changes the digital output from a HIGH for a
TRUE condition to output a LOW for a TRUE condition. Select

Next to continue to

Current Outputs.

5. Current Outputs are based on Uncorrected (Actual) flow rate content, flow direction

(Forward, Reverse or Absolute) and Full scale volumetric flow rate used with output
(20mA maximum). Alarm action parameters determines the state the output will drive
during an alarm condition (High 20mA, Low - 4 mA, Hold last value, Very low - 3.5,
Very high 20.5 mA or None). Select

Next to continue to HART® Output(s).

6. HART® Output parameters include four Dynamic process variables (Primary,

Secondary, Third and Fourth variable. The Primary variable is set to match the Content
set for Current output 1. If a second current output is available, the Secondary variable
is set to match the Content set for Current output 1, Identification and HART® units
(volume units, Flow rate time units, Velocity units, Pressure and Temperature units).

Next to continue to Temperature and Pressure.

Select

7. Set the temperature and pressure scaling for analog inputs, enter fixed values, and set

alarm limits for both.

8. Select

Finish to write the configuration settings to the meter.

9. Save the meter configuration file and collect a Maintenance log.

10. Disconnect from the meter using the tool bar icon, , or the

Meter|Diconnect menu

path and close the Daniel MeterLink application and prepare to seal the meter.

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4.2 Using AMS Device Manager to configure the meter

This procedure assumes you have AMS Device Manager installed on the host computer and have
downloaded the latest Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Device Description (DD).

If not installed, click the link below to download the AMS device installation tool kit.

http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/documentation/deviceinstallkits/Pages/devicein­stallkitsearch.aspx

Procedure - installing AMS Device Description

1. Use the link above to search for the Device Description (DD) for your Daniel 3810 Series

Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter.

2. Use the pull-down menu and select the Brand/Manufacturer -

3. Next select the Device,

4. Choose the

5. Next, select

6. Select

7. Select the

8. Verify your search parameters are correct, as shown below.

Figure 4-2 AMS Device Description search

Device Revision1, from the pull-down menu.

HART from the Communication Protocol menu.

AMS Device Manager for the Host System.

Host System Revision 11.5.

Liquid 3810 Series from the pull-down menu.

Emerson Daniel Industries.

9. Click the

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10. Click the Daniel Industries Liquid 3810 Series Rev 1 hyperlink. The file download dialog

displays. Click the

Save button to save the files to your host system. You may use the

default download location or change the directory.

11. AMS file download options

12. Click the

Save button to complete the file download.

Figure 4-3 AMS file download complete

13. Click

Open or Open Folder to view the downloaded files.

14. Establish power to the meter and wiring to Analog Input 1 for HART communication.

15. Start the AMS Device Manager using a laptop or PC.

16. Enter login credentials and click

OK to launch the application.

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17. Click the Configure tab, and then select Guided Setup, Manual Setup or Alert Setup.

Figure 4-4 AMS Device Manager

Figure 4-5 AMS Device Manager - Overview

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AMS Device Manager - Guided Setup

The Guided setup wizard provides configuration parameter settings for the meter. The Guided
Setup is a subset of the Manual Setup parameters.

Figure 4-6 AMS Device Manager - Guided Setup

Note: Before writing configuration changes to your meter, make sure you have saved the

Configuration file and Maintenance log.

Procedure

1. Disable the Write Protect switch in the CPU Module to write any of the following

configuration parameters to your meter.

2. Click the

Setup Units tab to configure the system units (U.S. Customary or Metric units),

Volume units, Flow rate time units, Velocity units, Pressure units and Temperature
units. Click Apply to write the parameters to the meter.

3. Click the

Setup Outputs tab to configure the Device Variables Mapping, Units,

Frequency/Digital outputs, Frequency and Digital Outputs 1 and 2, Analog outputs,
Digital Input, Pressure and Temperature.

a. Analog output 1 (HART) -

Rate and is a read only attribute). Configure

Upper range value and Alarm Action and view the HART Parameters Tag, Date,

Content (Primary Variable) displays Uncorrected Flow

Direction (flow), Lower Range value,

Descriptor, Message, Final Assembly Number Poll Address, Number of Response
Preambles.

b. Analog Output 2 -

and has a read only attribute. Configure

Upper range value and Alarm Action. Map the Third and Four variables using the

Content (Secondary Variable) displays Uncorrected Flow Rate

Direction (flow), Lower Range value,

Manual Setup wizard. Selections include Uncorrected Volume Flow Rate,
Pressure and Temperature.

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4. After all of the data shown below is entered, click Apply to write the parameters to the

meter.

a. Click the

Frequency/Digital Outputs tab to configure Frequency/Digital Output 1,

2 and 3 Source and drive Mode. Select the Source for each Frequency/Digital
output and select the desired drive Mode. The Mode options are Open Collector
which requires an external excitation voltage and pull-up resistor or TTL mode
which outputs a 0-5 VDC signal (each Frequency output has an A and B output
phase). (Refresh Note: If changes are made to any Source variable on this page,
apply the changes and navigate to the Guided Setup page. Navigate back to the
Manual Setup for the changes to be reflected in other Manual Setup pages).

b. Click the

Frequency and Digital Output 1 tab to configure the Content, (flow)

Direction, Channel B Phase frequency output, Lag forward, Lead Reverse or Lead
Forward, Lag Reverse (Phase B lags Phase A while reporting forward flow and lead
Phase A while reporting reverse flow or the opposite), Digital Output 1 Channel A
Content and Polarity, Channel B Content and Polarity, Maximum Frequency, and
Lower and Upper Range Units of Measure.

c. Click the

Frequency and Digital Output 2 tab and repeat Step 3b to configure

Frequency and Digital Output 2 parameters.

5. Click

Setup HART to configure the HART parameters (tag, date, descriptor, message

text, Final Assembly number, Poll address and number of response preambles are
displayed). After all of the data is entered click Apply to write the parameters to the
meter.

6. From the AMS Device Manager Overview page, click

volume threshold cutoff. If the average flow velocity for a batch is below this value, the
volume accumulated is set to zero.

Figure 4-7 AMS Device Manager - Zero Flow

Zero Flow Meter. Set the low flow

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a. Click Start to activate the zero flow calibration. The default duration is four

minutes. The status bar indicates the per cent complete. Wait for the

b. When the per cent status shows Completed Successfully, select

End Zero to process

the results.

c. If you have started the zero flow calibration, select

Abort Zero to stop the

calibration process without updating the zero flow velocity offset.

d. Click the

Next button to display the zero flow velocity offset units of measure.

e. If the one of the following error conditions exists, AMS Device Manager displays

an error message and does not update the zero flow velocity offset:

– if the meter has a chord failure
– if the velocity offset is too large
– if the estimated maximum deviation is too large

f. Click

7. On the Overview page, click

Exit to return to the AMS Device Manager - Overview page.

Alert Setup and select the Flow Analysis tab and enable

Reverse Flow (this currently the only parameter available for 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic
Flow Meters). Click the

OK button to return to the Overview page.

8. On the Overview page, click the

Data, Path Information, Flow Totals, and All Variables data is populated after you are
connected to the meter.

a. Click the

Flow Data tab and view the Flow Direction (Forward or Reverse),

Average Flow and Average Sound Velocities values.

b. Click the

Path Information tab and view the Chord performance, Gain, SNR (Signal

to Noise Ratio) Signal strength (mV), and Noise (mV).

c. Click the

Flow Totals tab to view the volume totals (forward and reverse

uncorrected volume).

Service Tools tab and select the Vari able s tab. The Flow

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d. Click the All Variables tab to view a graphical display of the Primary, Secondary,

Third and Fourth Variables.

Figure 4-8 AMS Device Manager - Service Tools All Variables status indicators

9. Click the

OK button to return to the Overview page.

10. Enable the Write Protect switch on the CPU Module to protect the meter’s

configuration.

11. From the Overview window click

Display Meter K-Factors. K-Factors are a read-only

values calculated from the Full scale volumetric flow rate used with frequency outputs
and the Maximum frequency for frequency output.

Figure 4-9 Display Meter K-Factors

Next to return to the Device Manager Overview page.

Click

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AMS Device Manager - Manual Setup

Use the

Manual Setup wizard to configure the meter’s parameters. See Figure 4-4 and Figure 4-5

and from the AMS Device Manager Configure menu click

Figure 4-10 AMS Device Manager - Configure Manual Setup

Manual Setup.

Procedure

1. If installed, remove security wires from the endcap and the Bracket/Cover hex head

bolts that secures the Base Enclosure.

1. Disable the Write Protect switch in the CPU Module to write any of the following

configuration parameters to your meter.

2. Click the

Device Variables Mapping tab. The Primary and Secondary variables are read

only and are configured for Uncorrected Flow Rate. The Third and Fourth variable
configuration choices include Pressure and Temperature.

3. Click the

Units tab (see AMS Device Manager - Guided Setup, Step 1).

4. Click the Analog Output 1 (HART) tab (see AMS Device Manager - Guided Setup, Step

2a.).

5. Click the

Analog Output 2 tab. Follow the configuration instructions in the AMS Device

Manager - Guided Setup, Step 2b. The read only Secondary variable Content,

Uncorrected Flow Rate, displays. Use the drop-down arrow and select the (flow)
Direction - Forward or Reverse. Enter a Lower and Upper Range limit. Set the Alarm
Action parameters. Click

Apply, after you enter the data to write the parameters to the

meter.

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6. Click the Freq uency/D igita l Outputs tab. Follow the configuration instructions in the

AMS Device Manager - Guided Setup, Step 3 a.). (Refresh Note: If changes are made to

any Source variable on this page, apply the changes and navigate to the Guided Setup
page. Navigate back to the Manual Setup for the changes to be reflected in other
Manual Setup pages). Click

Apply, after you enter the data to write the parameters to

the meter.

7. Click the

AMS Device Manager - Guided Setup, Step 3b. Click

Frequency and Digital Output 1 tab. Follow the configuration instructions in the

Apply, after you enter the data to

write the parameters to the meter.

8. Click the

Manager - Guided Setup, Step 3c to configure the Frequency and Digital Output 2

parameters. Click

9. Click the

Analog or Fixed), Min and Max input limits corresponding to 4 mA and 20 mA
respectively and the Low and High alarm limits. Click
write the parameters to the meter.

10. Click the

Fixed), Min and Max input limits corresponding to 4 mA and 20 mA respectively and the
Low and High alarm limits. Select either
reading desired. If a live pressure transmitter is connected, select the type of reading
the transmitter outputs. If Absolute is selected, you must also enter the Atmospheric
pressure. Click

11. Click the

purpose or set to
calibration data to write the parameters to the meter.

a. Calibration Polarity configuration parameter selections are:

– Digital Input 1 Calibrate Active High
– Digital Input 1 Calibrate Active Low

Frequency and Digital Output 2 tab. Follow the instructions in the AMS Device

Apply, after you enter the data to write the parameters to the meter.

Temperature tab. Configure the input parameters including: Source (Live

Apply, after you enter the data to

Pressure tab. Configure the input parameters including: Source (Live Analog or

Gage or Absolute for the type of pressure

Apply, after you enter the data to write the parameters to the meter.

Digital Input tab. The default Digital Input 1 polarity is set to Normal for general

Inverted when used for calibration. Click Apply, after you choose the

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Low

Calibration Start Calibration Stop

High

Low

Calibration Start

Calibration Stop

High

Low

Calibration Start Calibration Stop

High

Low

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b. Calibration Gating configuration parameter selections are:

– Edge gated, active high

Figure 4-11 Gating configuration parameter Edge gated, active high

– Edge gated, active low

Figure 4-12 Gating configuration parameter Edge gated, active low

– State gated, active high

Figure 4-13 Gating configuration parameter State gated, active high

– State gated, active low

Figure 4-14 Gating configuration parameter State gated, active low

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12. Click the Alert Setup tab (from the main Configuration page).

Figure 4-15 Configure Flow Analysis Alert

13. Click the

default setting is
the meter. Check for a response error. If no error response is received, click the
button.

a. Enter the minimum reverse flow velocity above which to accumulate flow in the

reverse direction for this alert. Enter a positive value for the Reverse Flow Zero
Cutoff. Click the
response. If no error response is received, click the
Reverse Flow enabled page displays. Click the
Reverse Flow disabled.

b. If an error message is returned, click the

Complete page.

c. Click the

Analysis Lower Velocity Range and the Upper Velocity Range Limits. When the
velocity is outside of the limit parameters, an alert is triggered. Click the
button to display the Method Complete page.

Flow Analysis tab to select Configure Reverse Flow Detection, if desired. The

Disabled. Click the Disabled button to send the feature command to

Enable

Next button to write the values to the meter. Check for an error

Next button. The Detect

Next button to display Detect

Next button to display the Method

Set Flow Range Limits button and enter a positive value for the Flow

Next

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14. Click the Service Tools tab to access the device alerts, variables, trends and maintenance

statuses or to edit the configuration parameters.

a. Click the

Service Tools|Alerts tab. If an alert condition exists, the alert type and

description displays. Recommended actions are listed to assist you in a
resolution. After you resolve the alert condition, click the
clear the alert. Click
is active, click

Apply to write the changes to the meter. If no alert condition

OK to close the device window.

Figure 4-16 AMS Device Manager - Service Tools Alerts

Acknowledge button to

b. If you change the device configuration, a confirmation dialog displays and

prompts you to write the changes to the meter. Click
the meter or click

No to cancel pending changes.

Yes to write the changes to

Figure 4-17 Configuration changes dialog

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c. Click the Service Tools|Variables tab. The Variables page displays tabs for the

device’s Flow Data, Path Information, Flow Totals, and All Variables).

Figure 4-18 AMS Device Manager - Service Tools

d. The

Service Tools|Flow Data page includes charts for flow and sound velocities.

The flow values (flow direction, average flow velocity and average sound
velocity) parameters are displayed for the connected device.

e. Click

Service Tools|Variables|Path Information tab to view the device’s chord

performance (%), Gain (dB), SNR (dB), Signal (mV) and Noise (mV).

f. Click

Service Tools|Variables|Flow Totals to view the volume totals (Forward and

reverse Uncorrected Volume) parameters for the connected device.

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Alerts are triggered for Command 48 Additional device status and Command 140
detailed status information. Alerts are grouped as Failed - Fix Now, Maintenance - Fix
Soon and Advisory according to the severity level; 1-6. Severity 1 is the highest and 6 is
the lowest level.

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g. Click Service Tools|Variables|All Variables tab to view Primary, Secondary, Third

and Fourth Variable parameter status.

Figure 4-19 AMS Device Manager - Service Tools All Variables

Gauges display each variable’s status as good or bad. If a status is bad refer to the
Service Tools Alerts page for recommended actions to resolve the alert condition. Also
refer to the Field Device Specification manual (P/N 3-9000-762) for Commands 48 and
140 details.

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h. Click the Service Tools|Trends tab to display the device variables (uncorrected

volume flow rate, pressure and temperature) trends.

Figure 4-20 AMS Device Manager - Service Tools Trends

Primary and Secondary variables display real-time uncorrected volume flow rate
trends. The third and fourth variables charts displays trends for temperature and
pressure.

15. Click the

Service Tools|Routine Maintenance tab. Click Analog Output 1 Trim to perform a

digital to analog trim adjustment of the first milliamp output. The 4mA and 20mA
output current values should equal the plant’s standard values. Click
configuration changes. Repeat this step to trim Analog Output 2 current. Click
write the output trim values to the meter. Click

OK to navigate back to the Service Tools

Yes to confirm the

Apply to

page.

16. Click the

Service Tools|Zero Calibration tab. See AMS Device Manager - Guided Setup

Step 6. to configure the zero flow parameters.

17. After you have changed and written the configuration changes to the meter do the

following:

a. Enable the Write Protect switch on the CPU Module to protect the meter’s

configuration.

b. Replace the end cap and if required, apply security seals through the endcap

holes and through the hex head bolts that secure the Bracket/Cover to the Base
enclosure.

Note: The next time you connect to the device using Daniel MeterLink, the
Monitor page displays a Meter status alarm that the configuration has changed
and remains latched until acknowledged. Click the

Ack (acknowledge) button to

clear the alarm.

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Follow all guidelines and precautions described in the Field Communicator User Manual and in
the 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter documentation when working in a hazardous area.

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4.3 Using a Field Communicator to configure the meter

Installation Requirements

• Emerson Field Communicator software, license, installation guide and user manual

available on the Emerson Asset Optimization Field Communicator website:

http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/brands/Field-Communicator/Pages/Documenta­tion.aspx

• Daniel HART Device Description (HART DD) installed for the meter

• Network configured for a Field Communicator

• Daniel Field Device Specification Manual (P/N 3-9000-762) available on the Daniel website

http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/brands/daniel/Flow/ultrasonics/Pages/Ultra­sonic.aspx

• System wiring diagram drawing number DMC - 004936 (see Appendix A)

• Power supply

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Procedure

1. Remove electrical power to the meter. If installed, remove the endcap security latches

and seals and then, remove the endcap.

2. Refer to the Field Communicator Users Manual wiring diagrams and commissioning

instructions provided with your handheld device. Register the product to activate the
end user license.

3. Fully charge the Field Communicator battery prior to use. Important: Do not change

the battery in a hazardous area environment. The power supply is not intrinsically safe

4. On the meter, run the wires through the field wiring conduit and into the transmitter

electronics enclosure.

Figure 4-21 3818 transmitter field wiring conduit entries

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5. Wire Analog Input 1 (AI1) and Analog Output 1 (AO1) as shown in Figure 4-22.

Figure 4-22 Field Communicator wiring diagram for the 3818 LNG Meter

6. Use the leads provided with the Field Communicator to connect to your device.

7. Press and hold the

Power button on the Field Communicator until the green light

blinks.

8. Use the touch screen on the Field Communicator, the keypad or use the stylus to

navigate through the device menus.

9. Refer to the Menu tree in Section D.1.1 of the Daniel HART Field Device Specification

manual (P/N 3-9000-762) for the device fast key sequences. Included in the menu tree
are:

• Diagram Page 1 - 3810 Series Root Menu; Overview, Configure>Manual Setup

• Diagram Page 2 - Configure>Manual Setup (continued) and Alerts Setup

• Diagram Page 3 - Service Tools>Alerts and Variables

• Diagram Page 4 - Service Tools>Variables (continued), Service Tools>Trends, and

Service Tools>Maintenance

10. If you encounter problems, refer to the contact information on the back cover of this

manual or the contacts included in the Field Communicator Users Manual.

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4.4 Security seals for the meter

For the integrity of the meter metrology and to prevent tampering with the transmitter
electronics and transducer assemblies, attach security latches on the end caps and install
security wires on the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure end caps, the Bracket/Cover cap head
screws. See Section 3.6.8 and Section 3.6.9.

Seal the conduit ports with sealing compound according to the customer’s requirements (e.g.,
after approximately one to two weeks of run time). Also, see Section 3.4.1.

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APPENDIX APAGE 498

Appendix A: Engineering drawings

A.1 Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter

drawings

List of Engineering Drawings

This appendix contains the following engineering drawing(s) for the ultrasonic meter:

DMC-004936 Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter System Wiring Diagram

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