By means of the transit times of ultrasonic pulses, the USZ 08 ultrasonic flowmeter measures the
flow velocity of the gas from which it calculates the flow rate at measurement conditions. Here use
is made of the fact that ultrasonic pulses move faster in the direction of flow than in the opposite
direction.
S1
v
D
L
1
S2
The transit times from S1 to S2 and from S2 to S1 are calculated as follows:
t
12S
L
0
cosvc
t
21S
L
0
cosvc
where: v: mean flow velocity
c
: velocity of sound
0
: path angle to the pipe
L: path length
If measurements are taken alternatively in both directions, the velocity of sound depending on the
type of gas is no longer included in the calculation of the flow velocity:
v
L
cos2
1
t
1
t
21S12S
In order to take the flow profile into account, the USZ 08-6P takes measurements with a total of six
acoustic paths in three planes. In the case of the 3-path design of type USZ 08-3P, the two paths of
each plane crossing each other are replaced by one V-path with single reflection.
For non-fiscal metering also the 2-path design of typ USZ 08-2P can be used. This version is
equivalent to a reduced 6-path design, which only has the two acoustic paths in the middle plain.
Signals are evaluated by the USE 09(-C) ultrasonic electronic system which is installed on the meter
case. As a result, the flow velocity is determined for each acoustic path from the transit times
measured.
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There are the following two variants of the ultrasonic electronic system available:
1.USE 09
- Meter without display in the meter head
- PTB-approved
- Basic version for digital connection to the ERZ 2000 USC
Every ultrasonic flowmeter relies on an ERZ 2000 USC to calculate the flow velocity averaged
through the pipe diameter from the data of the individual paths. The readings of the volumes at
measurement conditions for forward and reverse flows can also be taken at the computer.
2. USE 09-C
- Meter with electronic totalizers
- MID-approved
- Full version of the USE 09 with integrated controller function
With this configuration, it is possible to evaluate even flow rate and totalizer readings without
an ERZ 2000 USC; other types of correctors can be connected via pulse outputs.
Using a PC, you can access the USE 09(-C) data via a service interface. To do this, you can use the
RMGView diagnostic software.
Geometric arrangement of the paths of the USZ 08-6P
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
TD2.1 (TD1.1)
TD4.1 (TD3.1)
TD6.1 (TD5.1)
TD1.1
TD2.1
TD3.1
TD4.1
TD1.2 (TD2.2)
TD3.2 (TD4.2)
TD5.2 (TD6.2)
TD2.2
TD1.2
TD4.2
TD3.2
Level 1
Level 2
Paths 1&2
3
A
Paths 3&4
Paths 5&6
90°
TD5.1
TD6.2
Level 3
TD6.1
TD5.2
In each of the three planes, there are two paths crossing each other. The ultrasonic flowmeter has
been designed symmetrically with regard to the middle plane and axially with regard to the centre
of the meter.
Geometric arrangement of the paths of the USZ 08-3P
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Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
TD2.1
TD2.1
TD1.1
TD1.1
TD3.1
TD1.2
TD2.2
TD3.2
Reflector
Level 1
TD1.2
TD2.2
Level 2
Reflection on the inner wall of the pipe
Reflector
Path 1
A
Path 2
Path 3
Reflector
90°
Reflector
Level 3
TD3.1
TD3.2
In each of the three planes, there is a reflection path (what is called a V-path). The ultrasonic
flowmeter has been designed symmetrically with regard to the middle plane and axially with regard
to the centre of the meter.
measured in path i
ti1 = Transit time in direction 1 (path i) (s)
ti2 = Transit time in direction 2 (path i) (s)
L = Path length (cm)
d = Axial distance (cm)
Corrected path velocity
vci = Corrected path velocity (m/s)
k
= Correction factor for path i
i
Weighted flow velocity
vw = Weighted flow velocity (m/s)
wi = Weighting factor regarding the flow profile
Corrected weighted flow velocity
v
= Corrected weighted flow (m/s)
wc
velocity
= Meter factor
K
V
KR = Correction factor, Reynolds number
F = Error from error curve linearization
Re = Reynolds number
A, B, C = Parameters for Reynolds number correction function
2
L
v
i
i
tttd2
2i1i
ttt
2i1ii
vkv
iici
6
vwv
ciiw
1i
F
1KKvv
VRwwc
C
R
RelogBAK
100
Flow rate at measurement conditions
Q
= Flow rate at measurement conditions
m
vw = Weighted flow velocity
D
= Inside pipe diameter
i
2
D
i
vQ
wm
3600
4
s
h
Corrected flow rate at measurement conditions
Qmc = Corrected flow rate at measurement conditions
vwc = Corrected weighted flow velocity
D
k
The base correction of the meter is performed via a quartic polynomial which reproduces the error
curve.
Error equation: F
= A-2 v
1
-2
+ A-1 v
wr
= Deviation of the error curve (%)
F
1
v
= Weighted flow velocity
wr
corrected by Reynolds number (m/s)
A
= Constants
n
The constants An (n = -2 to n = 2) are calculated from the measured value pairs Error F1i and flow
velocity vwr. Instead of the constant meter factor KV, the corrected meter factor K
further calculation.
KVc = KV (1+F1/100)
-1
+ A0 + A1 vwr + A2 v
wr
2
wr
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is used for
Vc
Error curve linearization of the gas meter
Polynomial
The error curve linearization is also performed via a quartic polynomial which represents the error
curve of the gas meter.
Error equation: F2 = B-2 Q
-2
+ B-1 Q
m
F2 = Deviation of the error curve (%)
Qm = Flow rate at measurement conditions (m3/h)
B
= Constants
n
The constants Bn (n = -2 to n = 2) are calculated from the measured value pairs Error F2i and flow
rate Qmi. In order to further calculate the corrected flow rate at measurement conditions, the
correction factor of error curve linearization Kc is used.
The USZ 08 ultrasonic flowmeter is to be operated with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The
following details are identical to the requirements of the PTB approval certificate and are therefore
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binding for custody transfer metering. These specifications are also recommended for secondary
metering; if they are not observed, it is likely that the accuracy of measurement will be lower.
Unidirectional operation
Standard installation without a flow straightener:
The inside diameters of the inlet and outlet pipes may be up to 2% smaller or up to 5% larger than
the inside diameter of the meter.
Combination with the WBZ 08 vortex meter
In the case of nominal diameters from DN 200 to DN 600, a 6-path ultrasonic flowmeter can be
installed upstream of a WBZ 08 vortex meter so that it forms a part of the inlet pipe of the vortex
meter.
Outdoor installation
In case of outdoor installation of an USZ 08 with viewing
window and electronic display, a cover for the electronics
case is required. The display must definitely not be
exposed to direct solar radiation, since otherwise it will
be destroyed by UV radiation!
Ultrasonic flowmeters can be equipped with a cover in the
factory. Also retrofitting on site is possible.
If the meter is operated in conjunction with a Flow Computer/ultrasonic computer of the
ERZ 2000 USC series, the computer is to be connected to the RS 485 1 interface. Due to the fact
that the parameters of the meter are stored in the ERZ 2000 USC, you have to make sure that the
correct computer is connected to the measuring element (compare the serial numbers of the
measuring element on both data plates).
The RS 485 0 interface is used for servicing. The RMGView service and diagnostic software which
is required for this purpose is described from page 35 onwards.
A second Flow Computer can optionally be connected to the RS 485 2 interface if an appropriate
optional USE 09 card is used. However, this interface can also be used as a Modbus (ASCII or RTU)
interface for other purposes.
On the USE 09-C, there are 2 pulse outputs (terminals 7/8 and 9/10) and a current output (4-20
mA) available. The pulse outputs are set in such a way that a frequency of approx. 2 kHz is
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outputted at maximum flow rate. The direction of flow can be outputted through the contact
outputs I/O1 and I/O2.
Use shielded cables from a length of 1 m (this also applies to power cords). Apply the shields to the
cable glands. Use cables which are twisted together in pairs of the type LiYCY 2x2x0.75 mm² for
the data line!
Die maximum permissible cable length between USZ 08 and ERZ 2000(-NG) is 500 m.
The measuring element in conjunction with the USE 09 ultrasonic electronic system is to be
connected via a terminating module to the COM1 port on the rear panel of the ERZ 2000(-NG). This
module is included in the delivery and comprises one terminating resistor.
The terminating module is mounted on a cap rail and has the following pin assignment:
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H
F
Interface
Adapter
C
A
USE 09
G
E
a
b
GD
RS 485-1
Terminating module
D
C
330 OHM
B
A
E
F
G
H
D
B
ERZ 2000
3
8
5
The plug-in module which was included in the delivery with older devices has the following pin
assignment.
Use shielded cables from a length of 1 m (this also applies to power cords). Apply the shields to the
cable glands. Use cables which are twisted together in pairs of the type LiYCY 2x2x0.75 mm² for
the data line!
The sensors are in metal-to-metal contact with the meter case and need not be separately earthed
when they are replaced. However, a conductive connection has to be established with the piping of
the measurement installation.
In the case of devices without an Ex e terminal housing, the equipotential bonding wire is to be
connected to the earthing screw of the Ex d electronics case.
After the meter has been installed and the ERZ 2000 USC has been connected, the parameters of
the meter have to be checked on the computer. They are listed on the verification certificate of the
meter together with the coordinates. Parameters from the verification certificate without any
coordinate stated are directly stored in the ultrasonic electronic system of the measuring element
(IGM/USE 09). They can be found on the inspection certificate of the measuring element and can
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be checked using the RMGView diagnostic software. In the case of a meter without an
ERZ 2000 USC, all parameters are programmed into the ultrasonic electronic system on the test
facility and it is not necessary to check them.
As soon as the meter is pressurized, it is possible to check its function. To do this, check the
velocities of sound measured for each path (lines 9 to 14) in column FH (Ultrasonic diagnosis) on
the ERZ 2000 USC. The velocity of sound varies with the gas composition, pressure and
temperature. The values of the individual paths should differ only slightly. However, a comparison
with the velocity of sound of the fluid can be made only to a limited extent, since such velocity of
sound can be determined only in a very inaccurate way under operating conditions.
If there is no flow rate available during start-up, thermal layering may occur in the piping, so that
the velocities of sound of the paths of different measuring planes may differ considerably from each
other.
If there is no ERZ 2000 USC available (model with totalizer on the meter case), the velocities of
sound (columns L to Q) can be read out using the RMGView software.
If the velocity of sound of a device with an ERZ 2000 USC should not be plausible, it is necessary to
perform troubleshooting using RMGView.
If the velocities of sound of the measuring element are OK, but not on the ERZ 2000, this is in most
cases due to the connection between the measuring element and the computer. In such a case,
check not only the cable but also the screening and earthing as well as the terminating resistor on
the ERZ 2000 USC. If only a single path has failed, it is likely that the fault is to be found in the
wiring of the path.
Depending on the software installed, the ERZ 2000 device family is equipped with an integrated
functional unit for direct connection to the ultrasonic measuring element (called IGM for Industrial
Gas Meter in the software). To operate the IGM, no further hardware is required. The function is
always active, but has to be initially enabled in the factory to ensure trouble-free operation. If it is
not enabled, a fault message will permanently be outputted and the disturbance totalizers will be
used for metering. Connection to the measuring element is to be made via the COM 1 port in
RS 485 mode. Modbus is used for communication with the measuring element.
Designations and device variants of the ERZ 2000 system family
The thousands place describes the system name.
The hundreds place defines the calculation of energy (superior calorific value correction).
The tens place defines the function of the orifice-plate computer.
The ones place defines the correction of state, temperature or density (1 = temperature, 2 =
density, 3 = spare, 4 = pressure / temperature).
Examples:
PTZ corrector ERZ 2004
Superior calorific value corrector ERZ 2104
Density corrector ERZ 2002
For use with the
DZU protocol and
the USZ 09-C.
Density corrector - energy ERZ 2102
PTZ corrector with ultrasonic controller ERZ 2004 USC
Superior calorific value corrector with ultrasonic controller ERZ 2104 USC
Density corrector with ultrasonic controller ERZ 2002 USC
Density corrector - energy - with ultrasonic controller ERZ 2102 USC
For use in IGM
mode with direct
connection to the
measuring head.
For further details concerning the operation of the device, structure of the coordinate system,
function keys, visibility levels, and access to the system, please refer to the basic manual of the
ERZ 2000.
Setting the device type
If the device is used for custody transfer metering in conjunction with an ultrasonic flowmeter
without controller function, the ERZ 2000 can be operated in the following variants:
PTZ corrector ERZ 2004 USC,
superior calorific value corrector ERZ 2104 USC,
density corrector ERZ 2002 USC,
density corrector - energy ERZ 2102 USC.
Usually, the variant of the device is set in the factory when the device is parameterized and cannot
be changed on site anymore. If the switching facility has not been locked in the factory, it is
possible to change the setting subsequently.
To do this, you have to be on the topmost access level (superuser). Press <0> Mode, select the
Base values chapter and then the Device type function to browse the variants. Press Enter to
confirm your selection or change over to another variant.
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Gas meter / volume data logging
The data of the gas meter used have to be communicated to the corrector as transmitter data.
Apart from the parameters for measurement, the type, manufacturer, serial number, etc., have to
be entered in the Meter chapter as well. Then these data appear automatically in the ID display.
Example for data entry:
Press <9> Meter. The arrow () is located on Flow rate parameters. Press Enter and then the
Cursor Down key to access the relevant values and enter the data.
The Volume transmitter mode function in the Flow rate parameters chapter defines the operating
mode for calculating the volume at measurement conditions.
The operating modes 1 to 14 describe the operation of the device in conjunction with turbine
meters or other meters with a pulse output, No. 17 with an orifice plate. For further details, please
refer to the basic manual.
1. Vo Vm is calculated from Vo, ENCO totalizer provides data via protocol.
2. Vo, LF1-chan. Vm is calculated from Vo, LF input is used for comparison.
3. Vo, HF1-chan. Vm is calculated from Vo, HF input is used for comparison.
4. Vo, HF2-chan. 1/1 Vm is calculated from Vo, HF inputs are used for comparison.
5. Vo, HF2-chan. X/Y Vm is calculated from Vo, HF inputs are used for comparison.
6. LF1-chan., Vo Vm is calculated from the input signal, Vo is only used for comparison.
7. HF1-chan., Vo Vm is calculated from the input signal, Vo is only used for comparison.
8. HF2-chan. 1/1, Vo Vm is calculated from the input signal, Vo is only used for comparison.
9. HF2-chan. X/Y, Vo Vm is calculated from the input signal, Vo is only used for comparison.
10. LF1-chan. 1-channel operation with LF input (only metering, no flow rate).
11. HF1-chan. 1-channel operation with HF input.
12. HF2-chan. 1/1 2-channel operation with HF inputs of the same value.
13. HF2-chan. X/Y 2-channel operation with HF inputs of different value.
14. HF LF 2-channel operation with HF input (meas.) and LF input (comp.).
15. DZU Vm is supplied via DZU protocol.
16. IGM Activates the integrated ultrasonic controller (sensor data are supplied
by the ultrasonic measuring head).
17. Orifice An orifice plate is used to calculate the volume.
Modes 15 and 16 describe how the device is operated in conjunction with an ultrasonic flowmeter.
The DZU operating mode (15) requires another functional unit (remote unit) to be interconnected between
the measuring head and the volume corrector. This is either the external USZ 9000 remote unit which
represents the main totalizer from the point of view of custody transfer metering or the USE 09-C ultrasonic
electronic system with an integrated controller and main totalizer. The DZU protocol transmits meter
readings, flow rates and status information for diagnostic purposes. In the case of the ERZ 2000, a
USZ 9000 is to be connected to the COM 2 interface ("DZU" mode, 9600 baud); a USE 09-C is to be
connected to the COM 1 interface ("DZU" mode, 19200 baud).
OPERATING THE ULTRASONIC COMPUTER
Example of the DZU mode (for the USE 09-C)
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USE 09-C
Paths 1, 2
Paths 3, 4
Paths 5, 6
DZU protocol
ERZ 2000
Corrector
Alternatively: pulses
(volume, alarm, direction)
The IGM mode (16) does not require any interconnected hardware (remote unit); the volume
corrector communicates directly with the measuring head of the ultrasonic flowmeter. The
measuring element is to be connected to the COM 1 interface ("USE09" mode, 38400 baud) of the
ERZ 2000.
Special information: "Parameters for the volume at measurement conditions in
conjunction with ultrasonic flowmeters"
DZU: ERZ 2000 with USE 09-C ultrasonic flowmeter control unit
If you choose this mode, the FH ultrasonic flowmeter diagnosis function is of importance. Here
the following information will be shown:
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The average velocity of sound measured, indication of the unit, gas velocities of paths 1 to 6,
velocities of sound of paths 1 to 6, AGC (automatic gain control) levels for upstream and
downstream directions, measurement qualities 1 to 6 (= indication of valid measurements in
percent), alarm statuses, and the representation of messages of the USE 09-C.
Functions from the operating modes with pulse input continue to be active and are used
appropriately. These functions include the following:
Starting up and shutting down a plant:
Start-up is trouble-free if qm passes the range from the creeping quantity limit to the lower alarm
limit during start-up and slow-down. An alarm is generated if qm is still below the alarm limit and
above the creeping quantity limit after the start-up or slow-down time has been exceeded. An alarm
is defined as going when the lower alarm limit is passed (when the plant is started up) or when the
creeping quantity limit is passed (when the plant is shut down).
Start-up/slow-down time:
There is a separate "Start-up/Slow-down" chapter to be found under the <9> Meter key. Here you
can see the momentary state, the current start-up and slow-down times and the parameters for the
start-up and slow-down times.
Start-up and slow-down times are parameters for the time monitoring of the lower flow rate limit
qmmin. The qmmin alarm is not triggered until one of these times has elapsed. These parameters
are important for the start-up and slow-down phases.
Creeping quantity limit:
The Vm and Vb totalizer readings are not increased as long as the flow rate at measurement
conditions is below the creeping quantity limit.
Creeping quantity mode:
There are the two following options:
Do not use ("discard") the creeping quantities occurred.
Use the creeping quantities occurred and add ("accumulate") them to normal quantities.
USZ effect of fault:
It is shown whether USZ protocol errors (DZU protocol) are signalled as an alarm or warning or
whether they are not signalled. This depends on the operating mode selected.
Error curve linearization of volume metering when using the USE 09-C
The error curve linearization of the gas meter can optionally be performed using three different
methods.
Error curve linearization with polynomial related to the flow rate
Error curve linearization with polynomial related to the Reynolds number
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Error curve linearization using the interpolation point method
These methods are identical to the methods used in the case of turbine meters.
For further descriptions of the different methods, please refer to the basic manual.
IGM: ERZ 2000 with integrated ultrasonic controller
If this operating mode is selected, there are several new functions which will be described here in
more detail.
EN ID data of the ultrasonic electronic system of the measuring element of type USE 09
(pre-configured for up to 8 paths)
As with the USE 08 predecessor version comprising three modules of type IGM for two paths each,
two paths each are assigned to an imaginary IGM in the case of the USE 09 too.
FH Ultrasonic flowmeter diagnosis
This function is provided not only for indicating diagnostic values when connecting the USE 09-C,
but also for the ERZ 2xxx USC types; here, however, only fields 3 to 32 with gas velocities of paths
1 to 6, velocities of sound of paths 1 to 6, AGC levels for upstream and downstream directions, and
the measurement quality (= indication of valid measurements in percent). The representation for 6
paths has been adapted to the USZ 08. For more detailed information about the individual paths,
see columns HN to HU (see page 31).
Not only the fields for path nos. 7 and 8 prepared for extensions were left out in the above table,
but also system messages for RMG service engineers (lines 43 to 74).
Number of measured values used to calculate replacement
values. Here a coefficient matrix is formed which is used to
reconstruct a failed path by means of a replacement value.
The higher the number parameterized here, the better the
replacement value obtained, but the longer the determination
process. Therefore, we would recommend choosing a small
number on start-up to obtain reasonably useful replacement
values as soon as possible.
E § 2 Number of paths
E § 3 zero point noise
E § 4 KV-factor
E § 5 Allowed brok.paths
E § 7 Measurem. quality
E § 8 Communic. quality
B 9 VOS upper limit
B 10 VOS lower limit
6
0.000
1.00000
2
70
95
500.00000
150.00000
Number of paths used.
Path velocities below this limit will be disregarded. Parallel to
this, you can also set the creeping quantity limit. However,
please note that zero-point noise has the higher priority. This
m/s
means, that suppressed quantities are not included in the
flow or totalizer calculation and are already eliminated for
creeping quantity parameterization.
Number of paths which may fail without tripping an alarm.
Minimum measurement quality expected. If the measurement
quality of a path falls short of this value, the path will be
%
deemed to have failed. 70% is a sufficiently good value.
Minimum communication quality expected. If the
communication quality of a path falls short of this value, the
%
path will be deemed to have failed. 95% is a sufficiently good
value.
Maximum velocity of sound expected. If the velocity of sound
of a path exceeds this value, the path will be deemed to have
m/s
failed.
Minimum velocity of sound expected. If the velocity of sound
m/s
falls short of this value, the path will be deemed to have failed.
A § 11 Velocity of sound
A § 12 Direction
0.00000
Direction 1
D 13 IGM startup 0
A § 14 Broken path
6
D 16 IGM cycle quantity.000000 m3
I 17 Timeout IGM 1 9999
Velocity of sound averaged through all undisturbed paths.
m/s
Flow direction signal. Positive path velocities are regarded as
direction 1.
Startup phase of the IGMs. During the startup phase of the
IGMs, alarm messages due to path failures will be
suppressed. The startup phase takes 10 seconds.
Number of currently failed paths.
Counts the communication timeouts regarding IGM 1. The
numerical values run up to 9999 and then stop. The
numerical values can be reset by means of IGM Reset (GI 21).
Counts the communication timeouts regarding IGM 2. The
numerical values run up to 9999 and then stop. The
numerical values can be reset by means of IGM Reset (GI 21).
I 19 Timeout IGM 3 9999
I 20 Timeout IGM 4 0
Q 21 IGM Reset
E § 22 max. VOS deviation
0
0.000
D 23 Path status 33333311
X 24 SV reset
no
D 25 SV status Valid
D 26 SV range 12
D 27 SV valid 11
D 28 SV set 1
D 29 SV not valid 12
dito
dito
Type in 1: Timeout (e.g. IGM 1) will be reset. The IGM ID data
will be read in again.
Maximum permissible deviation of the path-related velocity of
sound from the velocity of sound averaged through all
%
undisturbed paths.
Synoptic display of all path statuses. The display consists of 8
digits. The left digit represents the status to path 1, the right
digit the status to path 8. Each digit position can take the
following values:
0 = OK: There is no cause for failure.
1 = unused: The path is not used.
2 = Measurement quality: The minimum quality
required was not reached.
3 = Communication quality: The minimum quality
required was not reached.
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Synoptic display of all VOS statuses. The display consists of 8
digits. The left digit represents the status to path 1, the right
digit the status to path 8. Each digit position can take the
following values:
D 30 VOS status 33333311
0 = OK:
1 = unused: The path is not used.
2 = VOS>maximum was exceeded.
3 = VOS<minimum was not reached.
4 = VOS deviation was exceeded.
In addition to the above parameters, please note further parameters from function GB Flow parameters!
To ensure correct flow rate calculation, you must enter the precise inside diameter of the meter in
coordinate GB-55 (nominal diameter). You can find this information in the annex to the verification
certificate. From software version 1.5 upwards, this value can no longer be found in GB-55, but has
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to be entered in GA-08 (pipe diameter).
In IGM mode, there are three polynomials for correction:
GM Reynolds number correction,
GN base correction,
GO error curve linearization.
All the other polynomials and interpolation point methods are switched off. The parameters are
calculated in the factory.
GM Reynolds number correction, ultrasonic flowmeter
Specified status after a restart of the corrector or
setting with signed-off path.
Source value
with direction 1
or
with direction 2
Procedure followed if path is undisturbed.
Replacement value
with direction 1
or
with direction 2
Procedure followed if path is disturbed. The cause
for path disturbance can be seen in HN 10.
Original path velocity obtained from the sensor system.
Current replacement value. This value is obtained from a linear
combination of all path velocities (except for path 1). The
coefficient matrix is obtained during the undisturbed phase by
monitoring and averaging the velocity ratios. The averaging
behaviour can be set in GI 01.
Current measurement quality as reported by the sensor
system. The measurement quality can be in the range from 0
to 100 percent. The minimum measurement quality expected
can be set in GI 07 Measurement quality. If the measurement
quality falls short of this value, the path will be deemed to
have failed.
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Current communication quality. The communication quality
can be in the range from 0 to 100 percent. It is to be
determined as follows.
Fatal errors will immediately reduce the quality to 0%.
Syntactical errors will reduce the quality by 20%.
A noise is expected regarding the measured values. If the
sensor system successively transmits the same set of
measured values, quality will be reduced by 12 percent.
Every single communication primitive failed will reduce
quality by 1%. There are 15 primitives per path and
D 6 Communic. quality 0 %
I 7 VOS 0.00000 m/s
correction cycle, so that in the worst case the total effect
can be 15% per path and corrector cycle.
With each correction cycle, quality will be reduced by 1%.
This will result in a general trend towards deterioration
taking unknown or unconsidered cases into account.
Every perfectly performed total communication cycle (of
all paths) will lead to an improvement in quality by 10%.
The minimum communication quality expected can be set in GI 08 Communication quality. If the communication quality falls
short of this value, the path will be deemed to have failed.
Original velocity of sound obtained from the sensor system.
Mean value of the velocity of sound of all the other
undisturbed paths (except for path 1), to calculate HN 09.
Deviation in percent of the velocity of sound of path 1 from the
mean value of all the other undisturbed paths (except for path
1).
Status showing the cause for path failure.
OK: There is no cause for failure.
unused: The path is not used.
Measurement quality: The minimum quality required was
not reached.
Communication quality: The minimum quality required
was not reached.
Indication of status, velocity of sound of path 1
OK: There is no cause for failure.
unused: The path is not used.
VOS>maximum: Maximum value was exceeded.
VOS<minimum: Minimum value was not reached.
VOS deviation: Permissible deviation was exceeded.
Gain factor of path 1 in UPSTREAM direction.
Gain factor of path 1 in DOWNSTREAM direction.
Weighting of the corrected path velocity 1 as a contribution for
the determination of the mean flow rate. Weightings need not
be entered as per-unit values.
E § 32 Corr. fact. dir. 1
E § 33 Corr. fact. dir. 2
E § 34 Mapping
1.00000
1.00000
10
Correction factor for path velocity 1 in direction 1
Correction factor for path velocity 1 in direction 2
Offers the possibility to rearrange the sensor system via
addressing. As default, path 1 has address 10, path 2 address
11, path 3 address 20, ..., path 8 address 41.
For HO path 2 to HU path 8: all as in HN path 1.
Paths 7 and 8 are already pre-configured for expansions.
Acknowledging alarm and warning messages and events
Functioning of alarm and warning messages
Warning and alarm messages are indicated by a yellow (warning) or red (alarm) LED on the front
panel of the device. The warning relay or alarm relay closes parallel to this.
The active message is indicated by a flashing LED. If the message goes, the LED will turn to steady
light. If there is more than one message at the same time, the flashing light prevails. For univalent
messages, there is only the state "Message is active". No coming or going is indicated, and
therefore, the active state of these messages is retained until they are acknowledged.
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The warning or alarm relays pick up as soon as a message comes and release again if all messages
are gone. In the case of univalent messages, the relays remain picked up until the messages are
acknowledged.
!
Warning and alarm messages have to be acknowledged by pressing the Alarms key (
).
All messages which have not been acknowledged will be displayed. If there are no more events, the
following text will appear: "no error".
The following messages are displayed on the ERZ 2000 USC, the messages from the ultrasonic
electronics USE 09 in the measuring element are listed in the section "Alarm and warning
messages USE 09".
Alarm messages in connection with the operation of an ultrasonic flowmeter
52-6 A illegal Illegal operation mode
80-1 A IGM SV invalid IGM invalid substitute value used
80-2 A Path failure >max Number of path failure is greater than allowed
93-5 A DZU alarm DZU transmitter signalises an alarm
93-6 A DZU timeout DZU transmitter does no longer communicate
Warning messages in connection with the operation of an ultrasonic flowmeter
81-1 W Path 1 measurem. Path 1 measurement quality less than demanded
81-2 W Path 2 measurem. Path 2 measurement quality less than demanded
81-3 W Path 3 measurem. Path 3 measurement quality less than demanded
81-4 W Path 4 measurem. Path 4 measurement quality less than demanded
81-5 W Path 5 measurem. Path 5 measurement quality less than demanded
81-6 W Path 6 measurem. Path 6 measurement quality less than demanded
81-7 W Path 7 measurem. Path 7 measurement quality less than demanded
81-8 W Path 8 measurem. Path 8 measurement quality less than demanded
81-9 W Path 1 communic Path 1 communication quality less than demanded
82-0 W Path 2 communic Path 2 communication quality less than demanded
82-1 W Path 3 communic Path 3 communication quality less than demanded
82-2 W Path 4 communic Path 4 communication quality less than demanded
82-3 W Path 5 communic Path 5 communication quality less than demanded
82-4 W Path 6 communic Path 6 communication quality less than demanded
82-5 W Path 7 communic Path 7 communication quality less than demanded
82-6 W Path 8 communic Path 8 communication quality less than demanded
Hints in connection with the operation of an ultrasonic flowmeter
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82-7 H Path 1 VOS Path 1 VOS implausible
82-8 H Path 2 VOS Path 2 VOS implausible
82-9 H Path 3 VOS Path 3 VOS implausible
83-0 H Path 4 VOS Path 4 VOS implausible
83-1 H Path 5 VOS Path 5 VOS implausible
83-2 H Path 6 VOS Path 6 VOS implausible
83-3 H Path 7 VOS Path 7 VOS implausible
83-4 H Path 8 VOS Path 8 VOS implausible
93-4 H USZ,DZU implaus. USZ, DZU transmitter, implausible protocol data
The RMGView diagnostic software allows the USE 09 measuring electronic system to be directly
accessed with a PC. The program provides the following features:
Reading out all available data from an ultrasonic flowmeter using the USE 09.
Automatic detection of the USE 09 software version.
Displaying measured values and parameters as a list.
Password-protected editing of the USE 09 parameters.
Displaying measured values as a graphic.
Creating user-defined lists (e.g. for test certificates).
Creating user-defined graphics.
Parameterizing the USE 09 (with open calibration switch).
Installation
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System requirements
The program runs on all Windows versions from Windows 98 upwards.
Requirements for speed, RAM and hard disk memory are low.
You need a serial interface to connect the USE 09. You can use standard COM interfaces and USB
interfaces; however, you need an interface converter for RS 485 to RS 232 or USB.
Installing the program
If you install a new version of RMGView, it is not necessary to uninstall its predecessor version.
If you have received the program by e-mail, unzip the attached zip file. Start the
RMGViewInstaller(version number).exe installer.
If you have received the program on a CD, the CD should automatically start when you insert it into
the CD drive. Otherwise, navigate to the CD directory and start the RMGViewInstaller(version
number).exe installer.
The installer will guide you through the further installation process.
When you start the program for the first time, you will possibly have to set the Modbus parameters
in menu item "Settings,Modbus": select the COM port, baud rate: 38400, bits-parity-stop bits: 8N1,
Modbus address: 1.
Use the RS 485-0 interface to connect a PC to the measuring element of the USZ 08. To do this,
you need an interface converter for RS 485 to RS 232 or USB. If available, you can also use a 9-pin
sub D connector in the control cabinet to connect the PC to the service interface. Pin assignments
will be as follows:
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USE 09 (RS 485 0)Control cabinet
Assignments
connection
GD
a
b
5
3
8
GND
Tx
Rx
Calibration switch of the USE 09
Open the calibration switch to parameterize the ultrasonic electronic system. This switch is located
above the electrical connections.
For the RMGView diagnostic software a separate manual is available which can be found as a pdf
document on the data storage medium with the software. Please take all information needed from
this document.
Using the RMGView diagnostic software, you can display and, if necessary, also edit all measured
values and parameters of the USE 09 ultrasonic electronic system. However, you have to
distinguish whether you want to use the controller functions of the USE 09-C or of the
ERZ 2000 USC.
USZ 08 without the ERZ 2000 USC Flow Computer
All the parameters listed below will be visible on the display of the USE 09-C and will be used to
calculate the flow rate.
USZ 08 with the ERZ 2000 USC Flow Computer
The parameters of the controller function are stored in the ERZ 2000 USC which, in this
configuration, fulfills the tasks of the ultrasonic control computer. Furthermore, using RMGView you
can display the whole matrix; however, the parameters in the columns of the controller function are
of no significance. These are in particular the columns identified by the "USE 09-C" addition. These
are hidden in the display of the USE 09 which is optionally available.
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List of measured values and parameters
The following tables show the parameters which can be displayed or edited using the RMGView
diagnostic software. The coordinate shown in the left column corresponds to that displayed in
RMGView. In the case of different device software versions, individual parameters may have
different coordinates.
The second column shows how the individual values are protected:
A: Display values which cannot be changed.
C: User data which can be changed via the user code.
E: Custody transfer metering data which can only be changed if the calibration switch is open.
F: Free parameters without protection.
S: Specially protected parameters which can only be changed via the user code and the
calibration switch.
In the case of some values the units are variable depending on the setting in the Mode column (Y).
These values are identified by "&":
&v: m/s or ft/s (flow velocity)
&Q: m³/h or acfh (flow rate)
&P: P/m³ or P/cf (pulse factor)
&Z: m³ or acf (totalizers)
The column to the right of the Modbus address shows the data type. For further information, see
chapter "Brief description of the USE09 Modbus".
0 No Error Error-free operation
1 Power Off Power failure in the meantime
2 FPGA Timeout FPGA communication: no response from FPGA
3 FPGA CRC FPGA communication: incorrect checksum
4 DSP-SPI Timeout DSP communication: no response from the serial peripheral interface (data bus) of
the digital signal processor
5 DSP-SPI CRC DSP communication: incorrect checksum at the SPI
6 DSP no Data No DSP measuring data available
7 DSP R-length DSP communication: invalid telegram length
8 DSP Critical DSP fault. Fault bits are to be read off separately in DSP fault
9 FPGA Critical FPGA fault. Fault bits are to be read off separately in FPGA fault
10 COM-0 Error in data transmission via interface COM-0
11 COM-1 Error in data transmission via interface COM-1
12 COM-2 Error in data transmission via interface COM-2
13 COM-3 Error in data transmission via interface COM-3
14 AD-Converter Fault in the analog-digital converter of the option card 2
15 extension card Fault in the option card 1
16 Tot. not valid Totalizers invalid
17 RV.not valid Replacement value of the path reconstruction invalid
18 F-Ram not valid Checksum of the F-RAM telegram invalid
19 F-Ram size Length of the F-RAM telegram invalid
20 opt. data crc Checksum of the data from the option card invalid
21 ADCdata crc Checksum of the data from the AD converter invalid
22 c-out min/max Min/max limits of the current output violated
23 trans.level min Transmission level too low
24 DSPversion DSP SW version not compatible to M32 SW version
25 FPGA version FPGA version not compatible to M32 SW version
26 LOGP not valid Parameter in data logger invalid
30 Path1 Failure Failure of measuring path 1
31 Path2 Failure Failure of measuring path 2
32 Path3 Failure Failure of measuring path 3
33 Path4 Failure Failure of measuring path 4
34 Path5 Failure Failure of measuring path 5
35 Path6 Failure Failure of measuring path 6
36 Path7 Failure Failure of measuring path 7 (reserve)
37 Path8 Failure Failure of measuring path 8 (reserve)
38 max. Path Maximum permissible number of path failures exceeded
40 RV not calc. Replacement value for failed path could not be calculated
41 USE09 Timeout No valid measurement, all measuring paths have failed
42 ADC temperature ADC fault temperature input
43 ADC pressure ADC fault pressure input
45 I1 out min/max Current output outside of the min./max. limits
47 temp.min/max Temperature outside of the min./max. limits
48 press. min/max Pressure outside of the min./max. limits
50 DSP path1 Critical path fault. Fault bits are to be read off separately in Path1 Failure
51 DSP path2 Critical path fault. Fault bits are to be read off separately in Path2 Failure
52 DSP path3 Critical path fault. Fault bits are to be read off separately in Path3 Failure
53 DSP path4 Critical path fault. Fault bits are to be read off separately in Path4 Failure
54 DSP path5 Critical path fault. Fault bits are to be read off separately in Path5 Failure
55 DSP path6 Critical path fault. Fault bits are to be read off separately in Path6 Failure
56 DSP path7 Critical path fault. Fault bits are to be read off separately in Path7 Failure (reserve)
57 DSP path8 Critical path fault. Fault bits are to be read off separately in Path8 Failure (reserve)
60 p1 AGC limit Amplification factor for path 1 outside of the permissible limits
61 p2 AGC limit Amplification factor for path 2 outside of the permissible limits
62 p3 AGC limit Amplification factor for path 3 outside of the permissible limits
63 p4 AGC limit Amplification factor for path 4 outside of the permissible limits
64 p5 AGC limit Amplification factor for path 5 outside of the permissible limits
65 p6 AGC limit Amplification factor for path 6 outside of the permissible limits
66 p7 AGC limit Amplification factor for path 7 outside of the permissible limits (reserve)
67 p8 AGC limit Amplification factor for path 8 outside of the permissible limits (reserve)
77 QVm min. Limit Volumetric flow rate at measurement conditions below Qmin
78 QVm max. Limit Volumetric flow rate at measurement conditions exceeds Qmax
99 wrong parameter Entered parameter invalid
Warning messages
No. MessageExplanation
100 Path1 Warn. Fraction of invalid measurements for path 1 too high
101 Path2 Warn. Fraction of invalid measurements for path 2 too high
102 Path3 Warn. Fraction of invalid measurements for path 3 too high
103 Path4 Warn. Fraction of invalid measurements for path 4 too high
104 Path5 Warn. Fraction of invalid measurements for path 5 too high
105 Path6 Warn. Fraction of invalid measurements for path 6 too high
106 Path7 Warn. Fraction of invalid measurements for path 7 too high (reserve)
107 Path8 Warn. Fraction of invalid measurements for path 8 too high (reserve)
108 RTC Hardware Hardware fault of real time clock
109 ext. Warning External warning
110 P1 v min/max Flow velocity from path 1 outside of the min./max. limits
111 P2 v min/max Flow velocity from path 2 outside of the min./max. limits
112 P3 v min/max Flow velocity from path 3 outside of the min./max. limits
113 P4 v min/max Flow velocity from path 4 outside of the min./max. limits
114 P5 v min/max Flow velocity from path 5 outside of the min./max. limits
115 P6 v min/max Flow velocity from path 6 outside of the min./max. limits
116 P7 v min/max Flow velocity from path 7 outside of the min./max. limits (reserve)
117 P8 v min/max Flow velocity from path 8 outside of the min./max. limits (reserve)
118 work.mode test Meter is running in test mode
120 P1 c min/max Velocity of sound from path 1 outside of the min./max. limits
121 P2 c min/max Velocity of sound from path 2 outside of the min./max. limits
122 P3 c min/max Velocity of sound from path 3 outside of the min./max. limits
123 P4 c min/max Velocity of sound from path 4 outside of the min./max. limits
124 P5 c min/max Velocity of sound from path 5 outside of the min./max. limits
125 P6 c min/max Velocity of sound from path 6 outside of the min./max. limits
126 P7 c min/max Velocity of sound from path 7 outside of the min./max. limits (reserve)
127 P8 c min/max Velocity of sound from path 8 outside of the min./max. limits (reserve)
130 p1.1 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 1.1 too small
131 p2.1 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 2.1 too small
132 p3.1 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 3.1 too small
133 p4.1 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 4.1 too small
134 p5.1 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 5.1 too small
135 p6.1 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 6.1 too small
136 p7.1 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 7.1 too small (reserve)
137 p8.1 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 8.1 too small (reserve)
140 p1.2 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 1.2 too small
141 p2.2 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 2.2 too small
142 p3.2 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 3.2 too small
143 p4.2 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 4.2 too small
144 p5.2 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 5.2 too small
145 p6.2 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 6.2 too small
146 p7.2 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 7.2 too small (reserve)
147 p8.2 amplitude Amplitude of the signal from sensor 8.2 too small (reserve)
150 Path1 delta c
151 Path2 delta c
152 Path3 delta c
153 Path4 delta c
154 Path5 delta c
155 Path6 delta c
156 Path7 delta c Deviation of velocity of sound in path 7 from the average velocity of sound too big
157 Path8 delta c Deviation of velocity of sound in path 8 from the average velocity of sound too big
170 p1 AGC delta
171 p2 AGC delta
172 p3 AGC delta
173 p4 AGC delta
174 p5 AGC delta
175 p6 AGC delta
176 p7 AGC delta Deviation of the amplification factor in path 7 from the average gain too big (reserve)
177 p8 AGC delta Deviation of the amplification factor in path 8 from the average gain too big (reserve)
Deviation of velocity of sound in path 1 from the average velocity of sound too big
Deviation of velocity of sound in path 2 from the average velocity of sound too big
Deviation of velocity of sound in path 3 from the average velocity of sound too big
Deviation of velocity of sound in path 4 from the average velocity of sound too big
Deviation of velocity of sound in path 5 from the average velocity of sound too big
Deviation of velocity of sound in path 6 from the average velocity of sound too big
(reserve)
(reserve)
Deviation of the amplification factor in path 1 from the average gain too big
Deviation of the amplification factor in path 2 from the average gain too big
Deviation of the amplification factor in path 3 from the average gain too big
Deviation of the amplification factor in path 4 from the average gain too big
Deviation of the amplification factor in path 5 from the average gain too big
Deviation of the amplification factor in path 6 from the average gain too big
ALARM- UND WARNING MESSAGES USE 09
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Hints
No. MessageExplanation
181 sys. temp min System temperature too low
182 sys. temp max System temperature too high
183 Rawdata len Length of raw data telegram incorrect
184 Rawdata crc Checksum of raw data telegram incorrect
185 P-LOG full Parameter data logger full
186 DSP info len Length of DSP info-telegram incorrect
187 DSP info crc Checksum of DSP info-telegram incorrect
The data types are to be found in the tables of the "USE 09 measured values and parameters"
chapter in the column standing to the right of the Modbus address.
- Text fields must at least have one final null (0x00). Max. text length is 19 characters.
-
Modbus registers are the registers transmitted through the bus – therefore, no
registers +- 1!
In any case, a register offset can be set in the USE09.
- In the tables with the measured values and parameters for the individual paths, there are the
Modbus addresses for path 1; the addresses for paths 2 to 8 follow directly afterwards.
Example: The velocity of sound for path 1 has address 6020. Since it is a quantity in the float
format, the address for path 2 is 6022 and the velocity of sound for path 6 is to be found under
address 6020 + 5 * 2 = 6030.
Please contact RMG Messtechnik to obtain the complete Modbus register assignments for the
USE09.