IMPORTANT NOTE: This instrument is manufactured and calibrated to meet product specifications.
Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation. Any unauthorized repairs or
modifications may result in a suspension of the warranty.
If this product is not used as specified by the manufacturer, protection may be impaired.
Available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
CONNECTIONS:
POWER INPUT: The standard model requires AC power input between 100 to 240 VAC 50/60Hz. No
adjustments are necessary for voltages within this range. Connect L (Live) N (Neutral) and AC Ground.
Optional DC input model requires 9-32 VDC/10 Watts. Connect to + and - terminals.
Optional Thermostat and Heater modules are available rated for 115 VAC or 230 VAC.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with CSA/UL electrical safety standards, AC power input and relay
connection wires must have conduit entry to the instrument enclosure. Installation requires a switch,
overcurrent fuse or circuit breaker in the building (in close proximity to the equipment) that is marked
as the disconnect switch.
Risk of electric shock. Loosen cover screw to access connections. Only qualified personnel
!
should access connections.
Note: Use of instrumentation over 40°C ambient requires special field wiring.
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CONNECTIONS
SERIAL COMMUNICATION OPTION
DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
SENSOR
RCVR
GND
GND
TMTR
+G
RS-485
Output
EXTRA RELAYS OPTION
4-20mA
RLY2
RLY1
–
+
NO
C
NC
NO
C
NC
NCCNONCCNONCCNONCC
RLY3RLY4RLY5RLY6
AC
POWER
INPUT
L N
HEATER OPTION
AC
GND
NO
SENSOR
GND
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
KEYPAD SYSTEM
The diagram on page 7 shows the DFM 6.1 menu system. Arrows show the four directions to leave a
menu box. Pressing a corresponding keypad arrow will move to the next item in the direction shown.
Move the cursor (highlighted) under numerals and increase or decrease numerals with the and
keys.
To store calibration values permanently (even through power interruptions), press the button.
Analog Out4-20mA
BacklightHigh
Reset TotalizerNO
Neg. TotalsNo
Rev. FlowOff
Capture WFNo
Restore Defaults No
New Password0000
--Simulation--------
TestActual
Flow/m
Relays 1 2 3 4 5 6
--Configuration---- Serial#12345
Utility2 0.51.2 .
Doppler1. 6.11
CommBoard1.18.0
Relays
Analog Out1
250USG
Flow 4-20mA
5.60
6
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ICONS
DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
1.2.
1.
1.
2.
2.3.
4.
Message waiting. Press.Ç
Data logging.off
Data logging.on
USB file download.
File download completed.
Download Error.
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
USG/m
0.000
Tot 20130.8 USG
Relays 1 2
--Messages----------
SensorGood
--Status-----------Velocity0.00ft/s
Flow0.00 USG/m
Min Flow0.00USG/m
Signal Strength0%
Signal Cutoff10%
ogLogging
L Data
d Log Use
0.00000 %
MAIN DISPLAY
The main display shows the units selected from the Units/Mode menu, flow or
velocity rate being measured, totalizer and relay states. The DFM 6.1 will start-up
with this display.
MESSAGE ICON
Press from the main display to view status of the data logger and error/warning
messages provided by the instrument. The Message Icon will appear on the main
display if error messages are being generated by the instrument. Press to return
to the main display.
STATUS
Press from the main display to view instrument status. Velocity will be
displayed in ft/sec or m/sec.
Velocity
Displays the measured flow velocity in units selected in
the Units/Mode menu.
Flow
Displays the measured flow rate in units selected in the
Units/Mode menu.
Min Flow
Displays the minimum flow rate setting. This value is
read-only. The Min Flow can be changed in the
Calibration programming menu. A measured Flow
value below the Min Flow value will display as 0 flow
on the meter’s LCD display.
Signal
Strength
Displays the strength of the received Doppler signal on
a 0-100% scale.
Signal Cutoff
Displays the signal cutoff. This value is read-only. The
Signal Cutoff can be changed in the Calibration
programming menu. If Signal Strength is less than
Signal Cutoff, the meter will report 0 velocity and flow
on the LCD display. Setting may need to be adjusted in
the case of unstable flow near zero, or when high levels
of industrial noise are present.
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
--24 hr log---------DateFeb. 12/2010
}
Total50138 USG
Average 34.82 USG/m
Maximum 52.20 USG/m
Max Time11:08:00
Minimum 0.000 USG/m
Min Time9:15:00
--Password----------
Password0000
--Menu-------------Units / Mode
Calibration
Relay Parameters
Data Logging
Communication
Special Functions
Simulation
Configuration
24 HR LOG (Data Logging option only)
Press from the main display to view a formatted flow report from instruments
with a built-in data logger. Press to scroll down one day or repeatedly to scroll
to a specific date. Up to 365 days can be stored. Newest date will overwrite the
oldest. Press to return to the main display.
PASSWORD
The Password (a number from 0000 to 9999) prevents unauthorized access to the
Calibration menu.
From the Main Display press the key to get to
password is 0000 and if it has not been changed, this screen will be bypassed
Password. Factory default
completely.
A new password can be stored by going to the
Password
menu.
Special Functions New
If a user password is required, press to place the cursor under the first digit and
or to set the number, then to the second digit, etc. Press or to proceed
to the Menu Selections screen.
MENU SELECTIONS
The Menu selections page is used to navigate to specific menus which are
described in more detail on the following pages.
Press or to navigate to different menus, and to enter the selected menu.
Mode, press the and then the or to select Flow or Velocity. Flow
mode displays the flow rate in engineering units (e.g. gpm, litres/sec, etc.) Press
the to store your selection then the to the next menu item.
At
Linear press the key and then the or to select your units of
measurement. The Linear units define what units the pipe dimensions and sensor
spacing will be displayed in. Typically inches or mm is selected. Press the to
store your selection then the to the next menu ite
.
At
Volume, press the and then the or to select units for volume. Note:
“bbl” denotes US oil barrels. Press the to store your selection then the to the
next menu item.
At
Multiplier, press the and then the or to select the totalizer
multiplier. Multipliers are used when resolution down to single digit is not
required, or when you don’t want to convert from gallons to thousands of gallons,
as an example. Press to store your selection then to the next menu item.
At
Velocity, press the and then the or to select the engineering
units for flow velocity and sonic velocity of the fluid. Press to store your
selection then to the next menu item.
At
Flow, press the and then the or to select the engineering units for
flow rate. Press to store your selection then to the next menu item.
Available Flow Rate Engineering Units:
AbbreviationDescriptionAbbreviationDescription
USG/dUS gallons per dayL/dliters per day
USG/hUS gallons per hourL/hliters per hour
USG/mUS gallons per minuteL/mliters per minute
USG/sUS gallons per secondL/sliters per second
ft3/dcubic feet per daym3/dcubic meters per day
ft3/hcubic feet per hourm3/hcubic meters per hour
ft3/mcubic feet per minutem3/mcubic meters per minute
ft3/scubic feet per secondm3/scubic meters per second
bbl/dbarrels per day (1 bbl = 42 USG)IG/dImperial gallons per day
bbl/hbarrels per hour (1 bbl = 42 USG)IG/dImperial gallons per day
bbl/mbarrels per minute (1 bbl = 42 USG) IG/dImperial gallons per day
bbl/dbarrels per second (1 bbl = 42 USG) IG/dImperial gallons per day
USMG/dUS million gallons per dayIMG/dImperial million gallons per day
USMG/hUS million gallons per hourIMG/hImperial million gallons per hour
USMG/mUS million gallons per minuteIMG/mImperial million gallons per minute
USMG/sUS million gallons per secondIMG/sImperial million gallons per second
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
--Calibration-------
ModeFlow
20mA 500 USG/m
4mA0 USG/m
Pipe ID4.03 in
Min Flow
Signal Cutoff10%
Damping10%
Cal Constant1.000
5.00 USG/m
CALIBRATION
Press or to position curser at Calibration menu, and to enter. Use or
to position cursor before each menu item and to enter. When settings are
completed press to store and again to return to the Main Menu.
20mA
(5V)
Press then or to change the numbers and decimal
point. Use this menu to set the corresponding flow rate
that will be represented by 20mA analog output. If
maximum flow is unknown, enter an estimated flow rate
and observe actual flow to determine the correct
maximum value. Any velocity or flow rate up to +40
ft/sec (12.2 m/sec) may be selected.
4mA
(0V)
Press or to set the flow rate corresponding to 4mA
analog output. This setting may be left at zero flow (or
velocity or can be raised to any value less than the 20mA
setting, or lowered to any velocity or corresponding flow
rate down to -40 ft/sec
(-12.2 m/sec).
Pipe ID
Place the cursor under the digits and then or to
change the numbers and decimal point.
Pipe ID
should be entered as the exact inside diameter of the pipe
where the sensor is mounted. Refer to the Pipe Charts
Appendix in this manual for inside diameter of common
pipe types and sizes.
Min Flow
Press and enter a minimum flow cutoff. Forward and
reverse flows less than
Min Flow will be forced to
zero.
Signal
Cutoff
Adjust the setting in percent to suppress flow readings at
zero flow when fluid swirling or pipe vibration may
cause the instrument to continue reading. Example:
Signal Cutoff at 5% will force the display and outputs to
zero when signal strength drops below 5%.
Damping
Increase damping to stabilize readings under turbulent
flow conditions. Decrease for fast response to small
changes in flow. Damping is shown in percentage
(maximum is 99%). Factory default is 10%.
Cal Constant
Scales the velocity reading. Factory value is close to
1.000 for a SE4-A sensor.
Press to return to Menu Selections screen.
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
--Relay Parameters--
Relay1
FunctionFlow
On1000 USG
Off0.000 USG
/m
/m
RELAY PARAMETERS
Press or to position curser at Relay Parameters, and to enter. Use or
to position cursor before each menu item and to enter. When settings are
completed press to store and again to return to the Main Menu.
Relay
Press and or to select a corresponding relay number (2
relays are standard, 4 additional are optional).
Function
Press or to select Off, On, Pulse or Flow.
Flow
Highlight the numerals and press or to set digits to
On
the required relay
On set point.
Off set digits to the required Off set point.
Pulse
Press and set digits to the flow volume increment required
between relay pulses. Use this feature for remote samplers,
chlorinators or totalizers. Minimum time between pulses is
2.25 seconds and pulse duration is 350 milliseconds.
Return to
Relay and change settings for each relay
number.
Press to return to
Menu Selections.
ON
Sets relay in energized state.
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
--Data Logging-------
Log Site ID0
ModeFlow
File Format.LG2
DateMay 18/2018
Time11:27:40
Interval10sec
Data LogStop
60min
30min
15min
10min
5min
2min
1min
30sec
Start
Delete
DATA LOGGING
Press or to position curser at Data Logging, and to enter. Use or to
position cursor before each menu item and to enter. When settings are
completed press to store and again to return to the Main Menu.
Log Site ID Enter a number from 00 to 99. The site ID will become part of
the downloaded file name to help distinguish downloads from
different instruments. Press to store the setting.
Mode Select Velocity (e.g. ft/sec or m/sec) or Flow (e.g. USGPM or
l/sec). Press to store the setting.
File Format Choose .LG2 to download data in .lg2 format for viewing on
Greyline Logger software. Choose .CSV to download data in
.csv format for import directly to Excel. This menu option can
be changed at any time without adversely affecting existing
data.
Date Press , and or to scroll and select Month, Day and
Year. Press to store the setting.
Time Press , and or to select the current time in Hours,
Minutes and Seconds. Press to store the setting.
Interval Press or to select the logging interval. Press to store
the setting. Greyline recommends choosing an interval which
will give you as much resolution as required and no more.
Choosing too often of an interval for what is required will
result in larger data files, which may take a long time to
download to USB. Reference page 15 for specific download
times. In critical installations, data should be downloaded
often.
Data Log Stop, Start or Delete the log file. Press or to select Delete
and to delete the log file. Press or to select Start and
to start the logger.
Important Note: You MUST Delete an old log and Start a new log AFTER
having made changes to Log Site ID, Mode, Date, Time and/or Interval for those
changes to be applied.
Important Note: Changing any of the parameters in the Units/Mode menu will
start a new log. It is recommended that you Delete and start a new log after
changing any Units/Mode settings.
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DFM__00A.LG2
DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
RETRIEVING LOG FILE
Plug a USB Flash Memory Drive (one is included with the DFM 6.1) into the
USB output port on the Panel of the meter. The instrument display will show the
data download icon until the log file is transferred to the memory card. The USB
flash drive may be removed when the icon for download successful appears.
Download file names will appear in this format:
or
DFM__00A.CSV
ODELTAG DOWNLOAD
Tag is set according to the
Logging
Download letter will be A for the first download from an instrument. B for the
second, then C etc. At the letter Z a - character will appear indicating that the
maximum number of downloads for that instrument are on the USB flash drive.
Older files can be erased or moved from the flash memory drive or a new memory
drive can be used.
Note: Downloading files in .lg2 format will take approximately 35 seconds per
Downloading files in .csv format will take approximately 8 minutes per 1%
OPENING .LG2 FILES
Install Greyline Logger on your PC or laptop. Select File/Open/Instrument Log
(.log) to open the log file from your USB flash drive. Greyline Logger software is
available on Greyline’s website, www.greyline.com. Data can also be converted
to .CSV via Greyline Logger software.
OPENING .CSV FILES
Use a datasheet program such as Microsoft Excel® to import data in a comma
delimited format. Use Excel to manipulate or graph data.
Press or to position curser at Communication, and to enter. Use or
to position cursor before each menu item and to enter. When settings are
completed press to store and again to return to the Main Menu.
MODBUS Protocol Information:
Transceiver: 2-wire, half-duplex
Data format: 8 Data Bits
Floating Point Byte Order: ABCD
Termination: Jumper JP1 selectable 120Ω resistor. TB1 & TB2 = OFF,
DD files allow the user’s handheld HART communicator to
fully configure the DFM 6.1 Greyline provides DD files for
the Emerson 475 Communicator. The files are included in the
USB drive provided with your DFM 6.1 meter. You may also
request the files from Greyline by calling or emailing us at
info@greyline.com. Warning: The DFM 6.1 and associated
DDs are pending certification from the Fieldcomm Group.
Connections: HART Protocol uses a digital signal superimposed on the 4-
20mA output. When the 4-20mA output of the DFM 6.1 is
connected with a load resistor (230Ω to 600Ω), the HART
communicator can be connected on the loop in order to
communicate.
Protocol
Choose
MODBUS or HART.
Address
(Modbus)
Device address for the DFM. Valid range: 001-247 (Default:
001). This number should be unique across the bus. Press
or to scroll, to select digits, and press to store the
setting.
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
COMMUNICATION (Optional) cont.
BPS
(Modbus)
Parity
(Modbus)
Stop Bits
(Modbus)
Baud rate for the MODBUS communications. Press or
to select, and to store the setting. Options: 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400, 57600, 76800, and 115200 (Default: 9600).
Error checking parity for the MODBUS communications.
Press or to select, and to store the setting. Options:
None, Even, and Odd (Default: Even).
Press or to select, and to store the setting. Options: 1
or 2 (Default: 1).
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
--Special Functions-
LanguageEnglish
Analog Out4-20mA
BacklightHigh
Reset TotalizerNO
Neg. TotalsNo
Rev. FlowNo
Capture WFNo
Restore Defaults No
New Password0000
--Special FunctionsLanguageEnglish
}BacklightHigh
Medium
Low
Key Hi/Lo
Key High
Key Med
Key Low
Off
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Language
Analog Out
Backlight
Reset Totalizer
Neg. Totals
Rev. Flo
Capture WF
Restore Defaults
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Select
English, French or Spanish
Select 4-20mA or 0-5V mode for the analog
output.
Select
High, Medium or Low for
continuous backlight.
Select
minute after a keypress and then
Key Hi/Lo for high backlight for 1
Lo backlight until
a key is pressed again.
Select
Key High, Med or Low for
backlight for 1 minute after a keypress and then
backlight off until a key is pressed again.
Press and select
Yes to erase and restart the
totalizer at zero.
Select
deducted from the totalizer. Select
Yes to have reverse flow readings
No to totalize
forward flow only and ignore reverse flow.
Select
measurement. Select
direction measurement. Select
On to enable flow direction
Off to disable flow
Invert to
invert the sense of the flow measurement.
This function should only be used when instructed
by a Greyline representative to do so. The function
captures the ultrasonic signal so that it can be
evaluated by Greyline.
Select
process. After pressing
flash
until the message
Yes to start the waveform download
Yes , the screen will
Working for approximately 20 seconds,
Done appears. When Done
is on the screen, connect a flash drive to the USB
port on the front of the meter. The screen will flash
Saving for a couple seconds, and then return to
No . The waveform is now stored on your flash
drive and ready to be sent to Greyline.
Select
Yes and press to erase all user settings
and return the instrument to factory default
settings.
DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (cont.)
New Password
Select any number from 0000 to 9999 and press .
Default setting of 0000 will allow direct access to
the calibration menus. Setting of any password
greater than 0000 will require the password to be
entered to access the calibration menus.
Press to return to
Menu Selections.
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
--Simulation--------
TestActual
Flow/m
Relays 1 2 3 4 5 6
250USG
Flow 4-20mA
5.60
SIMULATION
Press or to position curser at Simulation, and to enter. Use or to
position cursor before each menu item and to enter. When settings are
completed press to store and again to return to the Main Menu.
Changes made in the Simulation menu exercise the 4-20mA output, digital display
and control relays.
Simulate a
Flow /Velocity reading. Press and then or to change
the simulated output. Press to begin simulation. The 4-20mA output and relay
states will be displayed on the screen below.
Press the to terminate simulation and return to the
screen.
Menu Selections
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
SENSOR MOUNTINGLOCATION
The position of the sensor is one of the most important considerations for accurate flow measurement.
The same location guidelines apply to Doppler as most other types of flow meters.
VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL PIPE - Vertical pipe
runs generally provide evenly distributed flow. On
12 O'CLOCK POSITION WITH
LOW GAS CONTENT
Horizontal pipes and liquids with high concentrations
of gas or solids, the sensor should be mounted on the
side (3 or 9 o’clock position) to avoid concentrations of
gas at the top of the pipe, or solids at the bottom. For
3O'CLOCKP OSITION WITH HIGH
GAS OR SOLIDS CONTENT
liquids with minimal gas bubbles (e.g. potable water)
the sensor should be mounted on the top of a horizontal
pipe (12 o’clock position) to obtain the best signal
HASEVENLY DISTRIBUT ED FLOW
VERTICAL PIPE USUALLY
strength.
STRAIGHT RUN REQUIREMENTS – For best
5 Dia
FLOW
10 Dia
results, the transducers must be installed on a straight
run of pipe, free of bends, tees, valves, transitions,
insertion probes and obstructions of any kind. For
most installations, ten straight unobstructed pipe
diameters upstream and five diameters
downstream of the transducers is the minimum
recommended distance for proper operation.
Additional considerations are outlined below.
• Do not, if possible, install the transducers downstream from a throttling valve, a mixing tank, the
discharge of a positive displacement pump or any other equipment that could possibly aerate the
liquid. The best location will be as free as possible from flow disturbances, vibration, sources of heat,
noise, or radiated energy.
• Avoid mounting the transducers on a section of pipe with any external scale. Remove all scale, rust,
loose paint, etc., from the location prior to mounting the transducers.
• Do not mount the transducers on a surface aberration (pipe seam, etc.).
• Do not mount transducers from different ultrasonic flow meters on the same pipe.
• Do not run the transducer triaxial cables in common bundles with cables from other instrumentation.
You can run these cables through a common conduit ONLY if they originate at the same flow meter.
• Never mount transducers under water.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In some cases, longer straight runs may be necessary where the transducers are
placed downstream from devices which cause unusual flow profile disruptions or swirl. For example:
modulating valves, or two elbows in close proximity and out of plane.
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
SENSOR MOUNTING
Prepare an area 2" wide by 4" long (50mm x 100mm) for sensor bonding by removing loose paint, scale
and rust. The objective of site preparation is to eliminate any discontinuity between the sensor and the
pipe wall, which would prevent acoustical coupling.
A PC4 Sensor Mounting Kit is supplied with each Greyline flow meter. It includes recommended
coupling compound and a stainless steel mounting bracket with adjustable pipe straps.
SENSOR
PIPE
END VIEW
PIPE
Mount thePC4 pipe clamp as illustrated on pipes
0.6" / 15 mm ODorlarger. Stainless steelbands are
included for mounting on pipes upto32"/81cm OD.
Additional stainless steelbands (by customer) maybe
combined to mount on pipes upto180" / 4.5 m OD.
SENSOR
ADJUSTABLE
STAINLESS
STEEL STRAP
PIPE
PIPE
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
SENSOR COUPLING
For permanent or temporary bonding, the following are recommended:
a) Super Lube ® (supplied)
Additional supply: order Greyline Option CC-SL30 or your local home improvement store.
b) Water-based sonic compound: Order Greyline Option CC30
c) Electrocardiograph gel
d) Petroleum gel (Vaseline)
The above are arranged in their order of preferred application.
c & d are only good for temporary bonding at room temperature.
DO NOT USE: Silicon RTV caulking compound (silicon rubber).
COMPOUND
Use the PC4 pipe clamp (supplied) as illustrated on the
previous page. Apply Super Lube ® to the coloured face of
the sensor. A bead, similar to toothpaste on a toothbrush, is
ideal. Do not overtighten (crush the sensor).
SENSOR
The sensor must be fixed securely to the pipe with coupling material
COMPOUND
between the sensor face and the pipe. Sensor installation with
excessive coupling compound can result in gaps or voids in the
coupling and cause errors or loss of signal. Insufficient coupling
SENSOR
PIPE
compound will create similar conditions.
TAPE OR
CLAMP
Over time temporary coupling compounds (e.g. Petroleum Gel) may gradually sag away from the sensor
resulting in reduced signal strength and finally complete loss of signal. Warm temperatures, moisture
and vibration will accelerate this process. Super Lube ® as supplied with the DFM 6.1 (and available
from Greyline Instruments or home improvement stores) is recommended for semi-permanent
installations.
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
SENSOR MOUNTING/COUPLING RECOMMENDATIONS
Avoid air traveling
at the top of a
horizontal pipe.
Avoid debristraveling at the
bottom of a
horizontal pipe.
BAD
GOOD
Installing between 1
and 5 o'clock, and 7
and 11 o'clock on
horizontal pipes is
acceptable.
OK
OK
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION
Locate the enclosure within 20 ft (6 m) of the sensor (500 ft -150 m optional). The enclosure can be wall
mounted with the four mounting screws (included) or panel mounted with Option PM Panel Mount kit
from Greyline Instruments.
Avoid mounting the enclosure in direct sunlight to protect the electronics from damage due to
overheating and condensate. In high humidity atmospheres, or where temperatures fall below freezing,
Option TH Enclosure Heater and Thermostat is recommended. IMPORTANT: Seal conduit entries to
prevent moisture from entering enclosure.
NEMA4X (IP66) WITH CLEAR COVER
1. Open hinged enclosure cover.
2. Insert #12 screws (supplied) through the four enclosure mounting holes
to secure the enclosure to the wall or mounting stand.
Additional conduit holes can be cut in the bottom of the enclosure when
required. Use a hole saw or Greenlee-type hole cutter to cut the required
holes.
DO NOT make conduit/wiring entries into the top of the enclosure.
7.4 / 188 mm
6.46 / 164 mm"
DFM .16
Doppler
Flow Meter
COND UIT E NTR Y
LOCATION
5.12 / 130 mm"
10 / 254 mm"
10.94" / 278 mm
SIDE V IEW
COVER
ENCLOSURE
MOUNTING
HOLES
ENCLOSURE
END VIEW
Note: This non-metallic enclosure does not automatically provide grounding between conduit
connections. Grounding must be provided as part of the installation. Ground in accordance with the
requirements of the National Electrical Code. System grounding is provided by connecting grounding
wires from all conduit entries to the steel mounting plate or another point which provides continuity.
CLEANING
Cleaning is not required as a part of normal maintenance.
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FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING
DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
Possible Causes:
METER READING LOWER THAN EXPECTED
Calibration Error
Lower flow rate than expected
Improper mounting of sensor
Pipe is not full
METER READING WHEN THERE IS NO FLOW
Corrective Action:
• Review
ID
•Investigate pump/valves. Compare velocity
with alternate instrument
•Check “Cal Constant” in Special Functions
menu.
•Reinstall Sensor with careful application of
Coupling Compound
•Remount Sensor on vertical pipe
UNITS/MODE menu and Pipe
Local electrical noise
Cross talk between two or more DFM 6.1 flowmeters
on same pipe
Variable Speed Drive interference
Sensor cable connections incorrect or loose
• Adjust Signal Cutoff in Calibration Menu
• Ensure all Flowmeter wiring is in METAL
conduit and sensor shield is properly grounded.
•Ensure correct power input Ground connection
(<1 ohm resistance).
•Ensure 4-20mA Shield connected to Instrument
Ground stud.
• Refer to Synchronization instructions
• Follow Drive manufacturers wiring and
Grounding instructions
•Relocate Flowmeter electronics, Sensor and
wiring away from VSD
•Refer to Connections diagram. Disconnect and
reconnect sensor cables ensuring that cable is
properly inserted into terminals and tightened.
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
Possible Causes:
METER READING ERRATIC
Sensor mounted too close to valve, pump or elbow
NO FLOW INDICATION
Not enough suspended particles or gases in the fluid
Coupling compound washed out, or sensor loose on
pipe
Power interruption. No flow.
Corrective Action:
•Change sensor placement. Recommended 6-10
diameters from elbows, and 30 diameters from
pumps, controlling valves, orifice plates,
nozzles or open pipe discharge
conduit and sensor cable shield is connected to
Ground stud
•Follow Drive manufacturers wiring and
Grounding instructions
•Relocate Flowmeter electronics, Sensor and
wiring away from VSD
UNITS/MODE menu and Pipe
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
Possible Causes:
Sensor and GND wires reversed or not properly
connected
Improper AC power input Ground
Corrective Action:
• Check Sensor connections
• Use direct connection with 12 AWG wire to
nearest Ground pole (<1 ohm resistance).
SENSOR CABLE RESISTANCE TEST
Unplug the green sensor terminal from the Doppler board and connect the sensor wires as shown. With a
multimeter, perform resistance checks for each set of wires. One single loose terminal may cause false
readings.
Test across shield and core of each wire: TMTR (black/white) and RCVR (black). Resistance should be
around 82.5K ohms for any cable length. High readings indicate an open circuit and low readings
indicate a short or partial short in the sensor cable.
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The pipe vibrates. Will it affect the flow meter?
Common vibration frequencies are far lower than the sonic frequencies used by the Greyline flow meter,
and will not normally affect accuracy or performance. However, applications where very weak Doppler
signal is present (when sensitivity is adjusted to maximum and signal strength is low), accuracy may be
affected by pipe vibration, or the flow meter may show readings under no-flow conditions. Attempt to
relocate the sensor on a pipe section where vibration is reduced, or arrange pipe mounting brackets to
reduce vibration at the sensor mounting location.
The flow meter must be installed in a high noise environment. Will this affect operation?
Greyline flow meters are designed to discriminate between environmental noise and the Doppler signal.
High noise environments may affect the flow meter’s performance where low signal strength and/or low
flow velocities are being measured.
Will pipe corrosion affect accuracy of the flow meter?
Yes. Rust, loose paint etc. must be removed from the outside of the pipe to provide a clean mounting
position when installing a Doppler sensor. Severe corrosion/oxidation on the inside of the pipe may
prevent the Doppler signal from penetrating into the flow. If the pipe cannot be cleaned, a spool piece
(PVC recommended) should be installed for sensor mounting.
What effect do pipe liners have on the flow meter?
The air gap between loose insertion liners and the pipe wall prevent the Doppler signal from entering the
flow. Better results can be expected with bonded liners such as cement, epoxy or tar, however an on site
test is recommended to determine if the application is suitable for a Doppler flow meter.
Why is Doppler only recommended for liquids containing suspended solids or gases?
The Doppler sensor transmits sound into the flow stream which must be reflected back to the sensor to
indicate flow velocity. Gas bubbles or suspended solids act as reflectors for the Doppler signal. As a
guideline, Greyline Doppler flow meters are recommended for liquids containing solids or bubbles with
a minimum size of 100 microns and a minimum concentration of 75 ppm. Most applications (except
potable, distilled or deionized water) will meet this minimum requirement.
Can the sensor be submerged in water?
Yes, for short periods of time or by accident, but it is not recommended for continuous operation. The
sensor is constructed to withstand submersion to 10 psi without damage, but external liquid moving in
contact with the sensor can be interpreted as flow and cause false readings.
What is the purpose of the Signal Strength Display?
Doppler signals of very low strength are not accepted or processed by the instrument. This feature
assists in rejection of environmental noise and vibration. Use the display to evaluate signal strength in
your application. Strong signals will increase in percentage to a maximum of 100% or greater.
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Can I change the length of the sensor cable?
Yes. Greyline Doppler’s design allow cable lengths up to 500 ft (152 m) with no loss of signal strength.
Extended cable (Greyline Option DXC) should be installed in rigid or flexible conduit for mechanical
protection. Use only Greyline shielded coaxial pair (RG174U) cable. Cable junctions should be made
through a terminal block and housed in a watertight metal junction box (Greyline Option DJB). BNC
coaxial connectors (TV cable type) are not recommended for cable splices.
Does the DFM 6.1 require periodic recalibration?
DFM 6.1 calibration does not drift over time. The solid state sensor has no moving parts to wear and
affect calibration. The Doppler flow technique generates an ultrasonic signal proportional to the velocity
of flow. All Greyline timing/counting circuits use crystal-controlled frequency references to eliminate
any drift in the processing circuitry.
ISO 9000 or similar quality management systems may require periodic and verifiable recalibration of
flow meters. DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meters may be returned to Greyline for factory calibration and
issue of a new NIST traceable certificate. Refer to the ‘Product Return Procedure’ section of this manual
for return instructions.
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APPLICATIONS HOTLINE
For applications assistance, advice or information on any Greyline Instrument contact your Sales Representative,
write to Greyline or phone the Applications Hotline below:
United States: Tel: 315-788-9500 Fax: 315-764-0419
Canada: Tel: 613-938-8956 Fax: 613-938-4857
Toll Free: 888-473-9546
Email: info@greyline.com Web Site: www.greyline.com
Greyline Instruments Inc.
USA Canada 11451 Belcher Road South 16456 Sixsmith Drive Largo, FL 33773 Long Sault, Ont. K0C 1P0
PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE
Instruments may be returned to Greyline for service or warranty repair.
1 Obtain an RMA Number from Greyline Before shipping a product to the factory please contact Greyline by telephone, fax or email to obtain an
RMA number (Returned Merchandise Authorization). This ensures fast service and correct billing or
credit.
When you contact Greyline please have the following information available:
1. Model number / Software Version
2. Serial number
3. Date of Purchase
4. Reason for return (description of fault or modification required)
5. Your name, company name, address and phone number
2Clean the Sensor/Product -
Important: unclean products will not be serviced and will be returned to the sender at their expense.
1. Rinse sensor and cable to remove debris.
2. If the sensor has been exposed to sewage, immerse both sensor and cable in a solution of 1 part
household bleach (Javex, Clorox etc.) to 20 parts water for 5 minutes. Important: do not immerse
open end of sensor cable.
3. Dry with paper towels and pack sensor and cable in a sealed plastic bag.
4. Wipe the outside of the enclosure to remove dirt or deposits.
5. Return to Greyline for service.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
_____________________________________
Greyline Instruments warrants, to the original purchaser, its
products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from date of invoice. Greyline will replace or
repair, free of charge, any Greyline product if it has been proven to
be defective within the warranty period. This warranty does not
cover any expenses incurred in the removal and re-installation of
the product.
DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
If a product manufactured by Greyline should prove defective
within the first year, return it freight prepaid to Greyline
Instruments along with a copy of your invoice.
This warranty does not cover damages due to improper installation
or handling, acts of nature, or unauthorized service. Modifications
to or tampering with any part shall void this warranty. This
warranty does not cover any equipment used in connection with the
product or consequential damages due to a defect in the product.
All implied warranties are limited to the duration of this warranty.
This is the complete warranty by Greyline and no other warranty is
valid against Greyline. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Greyline Instruments Inc.
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OPTIONS
EXTRA SENSOR CABLE
(OPTION DXC)
Each Greyline flow meter includes 25 ft / 7.6m (or 50 ft / 15m or 100 ft / 30m optional) continuous
shielded coaxial pair cable. Additional cable and Cable Junction Box (Option JB2X) may be ordered to
extend cable up to 500 ft (152m) as required during installation. No adjustment is required when the
sensor cable is extended or shortened. IMPORTANT: Use only Greyline shielded coaxial pair
(RG174U) cable.
Extended sensor cable should be installed in conduit for mechanical protection. Recommended
installation is illustrated below:
TOGREYLINE SENSOR
SHIELDED COAXIAL PAIR
CORE
SHIELD
CORE
GND
EXTENDED SENSOR CABLE
TO ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE
- MAX. TOTAL CABLE LENGTH
500 ft (152m) SHIELDED
COAXIAL PAIR
- CONDUITRECOMMENDED FOR
MECHANICAL PROTECTION
COAXIAL CABLE PREPARATION
DXC Doppler sensor cable can be cut and spliced up to a maximum length of 500 ft (152 m). Cable ends
must be prepared as illustrated below.
GOOD
BLACK
INSULATION
HAS BEEN
REMOVED
FROM CORE
BAD
BLACK
INSULATION
HAS NOT BEEN
REMOVED
FROM CORE
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R
m
T
DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
SENSOR CABLE JUNCTION BOX
(OPTION JB2X)
Optional Watertight steel NEMA4 Junction Boxes with terminal strips are available from Greyline
Instruments.
90 mm / 3.54"
57 mm / 2.24"
3.9 mm
0.15"
MOUNTING
HOLES (X4)
JB2X
DIMENSIONS
TOP VIEW
90 mm / 3.54"
60 mm / 2.36"
END VIEW
Velocity Sensor QZ02L-B
Minimum Velocity:0.1 ft/sec (0.03 m/sec)
Maximum Velocity:20 ft/sec (6.2 m/sec)
Operating Temperature:5 to 150°F (-15 to 65°C)
Exposed Materials:PVC, epoxy resin, polyurethane, ultem
Sensor Cable:25 ft. (7.6 m) submersible polyurethane jacket, shielded, 3 coaxial
Hazardous Rating:CSA rated Intrinsically Safe Class I, Groups C,D, Class II, Groups E,F,G
with optional Intrinsic Safety Barrier
MB-QZ - MOUNTING BRACKE
QZ02L-B VELOCITY SENSO
1.50"
1.62"
0.56"
41.2 mm
25 ft (7.6 m)
Sensor Cable
3.00"
76.2 mm
4.2 mm
SIDE VIEW
5.00”
127 mm
0.50"
12.7 mm
38.1 m
0.63"
16 mm
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
SENSOR INTRINSIC SAFETY
(OPTION 2ISB)
When connected through Intrinsic Safety Barriers, the Greyline Sensor Model SE4 is CSA certified for
installation in a hazardous location rated:
Class I, Groups C,D
Class II, Groups E,F,G
Class III
Intrinsic Safety Barriers may be ordered with the Greyline instrument and are supplied mounted in the
Greyline instrument enclosure. Replacement barrier fuses (Part No. ISB- 011239) may be purchased
separately. The instrument enclosure containing the 2ISB Intrinsic Safety Barriers must be installed in a
non-hazardous location.
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GN
SPEC
ISB
3
--0
9
DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
The intrinsic safety barrier
assemblies installed in the
DFM 6.1/ .1 limit the TTFM 6
voltage and current supplied
to the transducers to the
values listed under ‘Barrier
Specifications’. To safely
install a Greyline transducer
certified for use in
hazardous locations you
must refer to the installation
drawings/specifications of
the certified transducer.
12 12
BARRIER SPECIFICATIONS
STAHL BARRIER
STAHL 9001/02-093-390-101
34 34
TRA NSD UC ER
DF M 6.1/TTFM 6.1
Installed in
GND
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTIONS
Non-Hazardous Location
System ParametersEntity Parameters
(rated 9.6V, 27 ohms)
(rated 9.6V, 27 ohms)
STAHL 9001/02-093-390-101
9001/02-093-390-101
9.6V, 27 ohms
m
U
250V
0C
V
9.3V
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SC
I
390mA
0
P
906.8mW
a
C
4.1µF
a
L
0.16mH
DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
ENCLOSURE HEATER AND THERMOSTAT - Option TH
Instruments can be factory-equipped with an Enclosure Heater and Thermostat or the module can be
customer-installed. The Thermostat is factory set to turn ON at 40°F (4.5°C) and OFF at 60°F (15.5°C).
Power consumption is 15 Watts.
TO AC POWER SUPPLY
ENCLOSURE SUNSCREEN - Option SCR
Do not mount instrument electronics in direct sunlight. Overheating will reduce the life of electronic
components and condensate may form during the heat/cool cycles and cause electrical shorts.
11" / 280 mm
Note:
Exposure to direct sunlight can cause
overheating and moisture condensation
which will reduce the operating life of
electronics.
Protect Instruments from direct sunlight
with this iridite finished aluminumsun
screen (Greyline Option SCR).
Seal conduit entries with caulking
compound to further reduce moisture
condensation.
11"
280 mm
5"
127mm
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POWER INPUT OPTION
9-32VDC
DFM 6.1 Flow Meters may be ordered factory-configured for 9-32VDC power input, or a 9-32VDC
Power Input card can be installed in the place of the 100-240VAC card in the field.
QUICK BENCH TEST:
Connect Sensor as shown below, then Power. Test operation of the DFM 6.1 by holding the sensor in
one hand and rubbing your thumb or fingers briskly across the face (plastic surface) of the sensor.
Allow 15 seconds for the DFM 6.1 to process the signal and display a flow value.
CONNECTIONS:
POWER INPUT: Connect 9-32VDC to the + and - terminals. The Power Input GND terminal must be
connected to the nearest Ground pole. A 1amp fuse in line is recommended.
SENSOR
RCVR
GND
GND
TMTR
SE RIAL COMMUNICATION OP TION
+G
RS-485
Output
EXTRA RELAYS OPTION
4-20mA
RLY2
RLY1
NCCNONCCNONCCNONCC
RLY3 RLY4 RLY5 RLY6
DC
+ –
–
+
NO
C
NC
NO
C
NC
DC
GND
HEATER OPTION
NO
SENSOR
GND
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MODBUS® COMMUNICATION
MODBUS® serial interface connections are made at the RS485 card’s terminal block if your DFM 6.1
was ordered with this card, or if one was added after installation. Card location:
Turn coil ON (1) to reset total on DFM 6.1.
Turn coil to OFF (0) once reset is complete.
Register
Address
10001 Pulse Output 1
10002 Pulse Output 2
Description Register
Type
Discreet
Status
Inpu
Discreet
Status
Inpu
Data
Range
Over
Range
Read/
Write
NA NA Read
NA NA Read
Comments
(0) indicates pulse output is OFF or inactive.
(1) indicates pulse output is ON or active.
(0) indicates pulse output is OFF or inactive.
(1) indicates pulse output is ON or active.
Register
Address
30001 Flow Velocity - ft/s Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30002 Flow Velocity - ft/s Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30003 Flow Velocity - m/s Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30004 Flow Velocity - m/s Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Description Register
Type
Format Type Comments
30101 Flow Rate - GPM
(USG/min)
30102 Flow Rate - GPM
(USG/min)
30103 Flow Rate - L/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30104 Flow Rate - L/ssec Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30105 Flow Rate - ft3/min Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30106 Flow Rate - ft3/min Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30107 Flow Rate - m3/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30108 Flow Rate - m3/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30109 Flow Rate - USG/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30110 Flow Rate - USG/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30111 Flow Rate - USG/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30112 Flow Rate - USG/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
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Register
Address
30113 Flow Rate - USG/day Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30114 Flow Rate - USG/day Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30115 Flow Rate - ft3/s Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30116 Flow Rate - ft3/s Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30117 Flow Rate - ft3/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30118 Flow Rate - ft3/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30119 Flow Rate - ft3/day Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30120 Flow Rate - ft3/day Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30121 Flow Rate - USMG/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
30122 Flow Rate - USMG/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
30123 Flow Rate - USMG/min Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Description Register
Type
Format Type Comments
30124 Flow Rate - USMG/min Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
30125 Flow Rate - USMG/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
30126 Flow Rate - USMG/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
30127 Flow Rate - USMG/day Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
30128 Flow Rate - USMG/day Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
30129 Flow Rate - L/min Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30130 Flow Rate - L/min Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30131 Flow Rate - L/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30132 Flow Rate - L/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30133 Flow Rate - L/day Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30134 Flow Rate - L/day Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30135 Flow Rate - m3/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30136 Flow Rate - m3/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
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Register
Address
30137 Flow Rate - m3/min Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30138 Flow Rate - m3/min Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30139 Flow Rate - m3/day Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30140 Flow Rate - m3/day Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30141 Flow Rate - IG/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
30142 Flow Rate - IG/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
30143 Flow Rate - IG/min Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
30144 Flow Rate - IG/min Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
30145 Flow Rate - IG/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
30146 Flow Rate - IG/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
30147 Flow Rate - IG/day Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
Description Register
Type
Format Type Comments
30148 Flow Rate - IG/day Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
30149 Flow Rate - IMG/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Gallons
30150 Flow Rate - IMG/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Gallons
30151 Flow Rate - IMG/min Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Gallons
30152 Flow Rate - IMG/min Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Gallons
30153 Flow Rate - IMG/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Gallons
30154 Flow Rate - IMG/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Gallons
30155 Flow Rate - IMG/day Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Gallons
30156 Flow Rate - IMG/day Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Gallons
30157 Flow Rate - bbl/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Gallons
30158 Flow Rate - bbl/sec Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Gallons
30159 Flow Rate - bbl/min Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Gallons
30160 Flow Rate - bbl/min Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Gallons
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(
(
DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
Register
Address
30161 Flow Rate - bbl/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
30162 Flow Rate - bbl/hr Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
30163 Flow Rate - bbl/day Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
30164 Flow Rate - bbl/day Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
30165 Previous day Average
30166 Previous day Average
30167 Previous day Average
30168 Previous day Average
30169 Previous day Average
30170 Previous day Average
30171 Previous day Average
30172 Previous day Average
30173 Previous day Average
30174 Previous day Average
30175 Previous day Average
30176 Previous day Average
30177 Previous day Average
30178 Previous day Average
30179 Previous day Average
30180 Previous day Average
30181 Previous day Average
30182 Previous day Average
Description Register
Type
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Flow Rate - GPM
USG/min)
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Flow Rate - GPM
USG/min)
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Flow Rate - L/sec
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Flow Rate - L/ssec
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Flow Rate - ft3/min
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Flow Rate - ft3/min
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Flow Rate - m3/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Flow Rate - m3/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Flow Rate - USG/sec
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Flow Rate - USG/sec
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Flow Rate - USG/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Flow Rate - USG/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Flow Rate - USG/day
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Flow Rate - USG/day
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Flow Rate - ft3/s
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Flow Rate - ft3/s
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Flow Rate - ft3/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Flow Rate - ft3/hr
Format Type Comments
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
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Register
Description Register
Address
30183 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - ft3/day
30184 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - ft3/day
30185 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - USMG/sec
30186 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - USMG/sec
30187 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - USMG/min
30188 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - USMG/min
30189 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - USMG/hr
30190 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - USMG/hr
30191 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - USMG/day
30192 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - USMG/day
30193 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - L/min
30194 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - L/min
30195 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - L/hr
30196 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - L/hr
30197 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - L/day
30198 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - L/day
30199 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - m3/sec
30200 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - m3/sec
30201 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - m3/min
30202 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - m3/min
30203 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - m3/day
30204 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - m3/day
30205 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - IG/sec
30206 Previous day Average
Flow Rate - IG/sec
Format Type Comments
Type
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
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Register
Address
30207 Previous day Average
30208 Previous day Average
30209 Previous day Average
30210 Previous day Average
30211 Previous day Average
30212 Previous day Average
30213 Previous day Average
30214 Previous day Average
30215 Previous day Average
30216 Previous day Average
30217 Previous day Average
30218 Previous day Average
30219 Previous day Average
30220 Previous day Average
30221 Previous day Average
30222 Previous day Average
30223 Previous day Average
30224 Previous day Average
30225 Previous day Average
30226 Previous day Average
30227 Previous day Average
30228 Previous day Average
30301 Volume Total - Gallons Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Description Register
Type
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
Flow Rate - IG/min
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
Flow Rate - IG/min
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
Flow Rate - IG/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
Flow Rate - IG/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
Flow Rate - IG/day
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
Flow Rate - IG/day
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Flow Rate - IMG/sec
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Flow Rate - IMG/sec
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Flow Rate - IMG/min
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Flow Rate - IMG/min
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Flow Rate - IMG/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Flow Rate - IMG/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Flow Rate - IMG/day
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Flow Rate - IMG/day
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Flow Rate - bbl/sec
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Flow Rate - bbl/sec
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Flow Rate - bbl/min
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Flow Rate - bbl/min
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Flow Rate - bbl/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Flow Rate - bbl/hr
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Flow Rate - bbl/day
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Flow Rate - bbl/day
Format Type Comments
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
30302 Volume Total - Gallons Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
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Register
Address
30303 Volume Total - Liters Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30304 Volume Total - Liters Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30305 Volume Total - ft3 Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30306 Volume Total - ft3 Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30307 Volume Total - m3 Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30308 Volume Total - m3 Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30309 Volume Total - USMG Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
30310 Volume Total - USMG Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
30311 Volume Total - IG Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
30312 Volume Total - IG Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
30313 Volume Total - IMG Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
30314 Volume Total - IMG Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
30315 Volume Total - bbl Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
30316 Volume Total - bbl Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
30317 Previous day Volume
30318 Previous day Volume
30319 Previous day Volume
30320 Previous day Volume
30321 Previous day Volume
30322 Previous day Volume
30323 Previous day Volume
30324 Previous day Volume
30325 Previous day Volume
30326 Previous day Volume
Description Register
Type
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Total - Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Total - Gallons
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Total - Liters
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Total - Liters
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Total - ft3
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Total - ft3
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Total - m3
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
Total - m3
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Total - USMG
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) USMG = US Million Gallons
Total - USMG
Format Type Comments
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
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Register
Address
30327 Previous day Volume
30328 Previous day Volume
30329 Previous day Volume
30330 Previous day Volume
30331 Previous day Volume
30332 Previous day Volume
30901 Signal Strength - % Input Register Integer 0-100
30904 Run Hours Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
30905 Run Hours Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
30923 Sensor Status Input Register Index (0-10) 0 = Sensor Good
30925 Logging Status Input Register Index (0-2) 0 = Stopped
30926 Logging Used - % Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2)
Description Register
Type
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
Total - IG
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IG = Imperial Gallons
Total - IG
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Total - IMG
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) IMG = Imperial Million
Total - IMG
Input Register Floating Point Register (1 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Total - bbl
Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2) bbl = US Oil Barrel = 42
Total - bbl
Format Type Comments
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
Gallons
4 = Sensor Open
5 = Sensor Short
7 = Low Signal
1 = Active
2 = Full
30927 Logging Used - % Input Register Floating Point Register (2 of 2)
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30947 Velocity Units Input Register Index (0 to 1) 0 = Feet per Second
1 = Meter per Second
30948 Flow Units Input Register Index (0 to 31) 0 = US Gallons per Minute
1 = Litres per Second
2 = Cubic Feet per Minute
3 = Cubic Meters per Hour
4 = US Gallons per Second
5 = US Gallons per Hour
6 = US Gallons per Day
7 = Cubic Feet per Second
8 = Cubic Feet per Hour
9 = Cubic Feet per Day
10 = US Million Gallons per Second
11 = US Million Gallons per Minute
12 = US Million Gallons per Hour
13 = US Million Gallons per Day
14 = Litres per Minute
15 = Litres per Hour
16 = Litres per Day
17 = Cubic Meters per Second
18 = Cubic Meters per Minute
19 = Cubic Meters per Day
20 = Imperial Gallons per Second
21 = Imperial Gallons per Minute
22 = Imperial Gallons per Hour
23 = Imperial Gallons per Day
24 = Imperial Million Gallons per Second
25 = Imperial Million Gallons per Minute
26 = Imperial Million Gallons per Hour
27 = Imperial Million Gallons per Day
28 = Barrels per Second
20 = Barrels per Minute
30 = Barrels per Hour
31 = Barrels per Day
30949 Linear Units Input Register Index (0 to 3) 0 = Feet
1 = Inches
2 = Millimeters
3 = Meters
30950 Volume Units Input Register Index (0 to 7) 0 = Cubic Feet
1 = US Gallons
2 = US Million Gallons
3 = Imperial Gallons
4 = Imperial Million Gallons
5 = Cubic Meters
6 = Litre
7 = Barrel
30951 Time Units Input Register Index (0 to 3) 0 = Second
1 = Minute
2 = Hour
3 = Day
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HART® COMMUNICATION
HART® (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) connections are made on the 4-20mA output of the
DFM 6.1. The DFM 6.1 must be equipped with the optional serial communication card for the
Communication menu to appear, and for the HART option to be able to be selected in the
Communication menu. 4-20mA output location:
Device Description Files: DD files allow the user’s handheld HART communicator to fully
configure the DFM 6.1 Greyline provides DD files for the Emerson 475
Communicator. The files are included in the USB drive provided with
your DFM 6.1 meter. You may also request the files from Greyline by
calling or emailing us at info@greyline.com. Warning: The DFM 6.1
and associated DDs are pending certification from the Fieldcomm Group.
Connections: HART Protocol uses a digital signal superimposed on the 4-20mA output.
When the 4-20mA output of the DFM 6.1 is connected with a load
resistor (230Ω to 600Ω), the HART communicator can be connected on
the loop in order to communicate.
Loading the DD Files to the 475 Field Communicator
1. Install Emerson Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility from Emerson website
a. http://www3.emersonprocess.com/ams/fieldcommunicatorsupport/
2. Run Field Communicator Easy Upgrade utility.
3. Locate the DD Files from the Greyline USB drive included with the DFM 6.1.
a. 6109E3FD0101.hdd
4.Make sure your PC software is up to date by clicking Update PC.
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5. Click on Utilities form the left menu pane.
6. Click on Import DDs from a local source.
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7. A popup window is displayed as shown below. Navigate to the directory containing the DD files
using the Browse button. Select the desired DD files that shows up for your HART device.
Click OK.
8. Navigate back to the previous screen by clicking on Upgrade from the left menu pain.
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9. Under Connect Field Communicator, select the type of the connection your device utilizes. Then
click Connect.
10. Select Field Communicator from list shown below.
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11. Once connected, click More Options. The System Software Tab Is now opened. Click the DDs
tab.
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12. The newly uploaded DD from the Utilities: Import DDs from Local source. Select the DD file
you wish to send to the Field communicator. If package is untested, slect Yes in the Check an untested package dialog box.
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13. Click on the Transfer Button (Button with 3 arrows/Chevrons facing right). Wait until download
complete dialog appears, then close out or continue with program as needed.
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Device Descriptor Menu Structure
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Device Setup Process Variables PV PV% Range PV Loop Current Dynamic Variables Basic Setup PV Unit PV Xfer fnctn
PV Damp Device Information
Detailed Setup Sensors
Distributor
Model
Dev id
Serial Number
Relay Count
Cfg chng count
Tag
Long Tag
Date
Write Protect
Descriptor
Message
Final asmbly num
Revision #'s
Device Image
Flow Rate Sensor Flow Rate Flow Rate Unit Sensor Information Flow Rate Class
Flow Rate PDQ
Flow Rate LS
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Device Descriptor Menu Structure (Cont.)
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Flow Rate LSL
Flow Rate USL
Flow Rate Damp
Velocity Senso
Velocity Uni
Sensor Information Velocity Class
Velocity PDQ
Velocity LS
Velocity LSL
Velocity USL
Velocity Damp
Volume Sensor Volume
Volume Uni
Sensor Information Volume Class
Volume PDQ
Max dev vars
PV is
Signal condition PV LRV
PV URV
PV % Range
PV Xfer fnctn
PV Damp
Output Condition Analog Output PV Loop Current
PV Alrm typ
PV Channel flags
Loop current mode HART Output Poll addr
Velocity
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Device Descriptor Menu Structure (Cont.)
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Num req preams
Num resp preams
Device Information Distributor
Model
Dev id
Serial Number
Relay Count
Cfg chng count
Tag
Long Tag
Date
Write Protect
Descriptor
Message
Final asmbly num
Revision #'s
Device Image
Review Model
Distributor
Write protect
Dev id
Serial Number
Relay Count
Cfg chng count Max dev vars
Tag
Long tag
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Device Descriptor Menu Structure (Cont.)
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Status Relay Count
Relay 1
Relay 2
Pri Sen Stat
Prim Read Quality
Device Status
Dev Spec Stat 0
Dev Spec Stat 1
Dev Spec Stat 2
Dev Spec Stat 3
Dev Spec Stat 4
Dev Spec Stat 5
Ext Dev Stat
Descriptor
Message
Date
Final asmbly num
Universal rev
Fld dev rev
Software rev
Hardware rev
Poll addr
Loop current mode
Num req preams
Num resp preams
Device Status
Cfg chng count
Reset Configuration
Status group 0
Status group 1
Status group 2
Status group 3
Status group 4
Status group 5
Ext dev status
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Device Descriptor Menu Structure (Cont.)
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Logging
PV
PV Loop Current
PV LVR
PV URV
Logger Options Log Status Log Mode Percent Log Used
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DFM 6.1 Doppler Flow Meter
SPECIFICATIONS
Flow Rate Range:±0.1 to 40 ft/sec, (±0.03 to
12.2 m/sec) in most
applications
Pipe Size:Any pipe ID from ½ " to
180" (12.7 mm to 4.5 m)
Accuracy:±2% of reading or 0.1
ft/sec (0.03 m/sec)
whichever is greater
Requires solids or bubbles
minimum size of 100
microns, minimum
concentration 75 ppm.
Repeatability: ±0.1%,
Linearity ±0.5%
Displays: White, backlit matrix -
displays flow rate,
16-digit totalizer, relay states, operating mode and calibration menu
Configuration:built-in 5-key calibrator with English, French or Spanish language
selection
Power Input:100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 10VA maximum
Optional: 9-32VDC, 10 watts maximum
Output:Isolated 4-20mA (1000 ohm load max.)
Control Relays:Qty 2, rated 5 amp 240VAC SPDT, programmable flow alarm and/or
proportional pulse
Data Logger:Built-in 26 million point Logger with USB output and Windows™
software
Enclosure:watertight, dust tight NEMA4X (IP 66) polycarbonate with a clear
shatter-proof face
Electronics Operating Temperature:-10° to 140°F (-23° to 60°C) ApproximateShipping Weight:10 lbs (4.5 kg)
7.4 / 188 m
6.4 6 / 164 mm"
DFM .16
Doppler
Flow Meter
COND UIT E NTR Y
LOCATIO
10.94" / 278 mm
5.12 / 130 mm"
10 / 254 mm"
SIDE VIE W
SE4 Doppler Sensor
Minimum Pipe Diameter:0.5" (12.5 mm)
Maximum Pipe Diameter:180" (4.5 m)
Operating Temperature:-40° to 300°F (-40° to 150°C)
Operating Frequency:640 KHz
Sensor Housing:Stainless Steel
Sensor Cable:25 ft. (7.6 m) shielded coaxial pair (RG174U)
Optional 50 ft (15 m) or 100 ft (30 m) continuous
Submersion Rating:Withstands accidental submersion pressure up to 10 psi (0.7 Bar)