Tek-Flux 1400A is used to measure flowrate of electrically conductive liquids. Typical
applications are found in all industries e.g. Metallurgy industry, Water and waste
water, Agriculture and irrigation, Food and beverage industry, Pharmaceutical
industry.
1.2Safety Instructions from the Manufacturer
1.2.1Disclaimer
The manufacturer will not be held accountable for any damage that happens by using
its product, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, or incidental and
consequential damages.
Any product purchased from the manufacturer is warranted in accordance with the
relevant product documentation and our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
The manufacturer has the right to modify the content of this document, including the
disclaimer, at any time for any reason without prior notice, and will not be
answerable in any way for the possible consequence of such changes.
1.2.2Product Liability and Warranty
The operator shall bear authority for the suitability of the device for the specific
application. The manufacturer accepts no liability for the consequences of misuse by
the operator. Wrong installation or operation of the devices (systems) will cause the
warranty to be void. The respective Terms and Conditions of Sale, which forms the
basis for the sales contract shall also apply.
1.2.3Information Concerning the Documentation
To prevent any injury to the operator or damage to the device it is essential to read
the information in this document and the applicable national standard safety
instructions. This operating manual contain all the information that is required in
various stages, such as product identification, incoming acceptance and storage,
mounting, connection, operation and commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance,
and disposal.
You must read these instructions carefully prior to installing and commissioning the
device. These instructions are an important part of the product and must be kept for
future reference. Only by observing these instructions, optimum protection of both
personnel and the environment, as well as safe and fault-free operation of the device
can be ensured.
For additional information that are not discussed in this manual, contact the
manufacturer
Warnings and Symbols Used
The following safety symbol marks are used in this operation manual and on the
instrument.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTE
Indicates that operating the hardware or software in this manner may damage it or
lead to system failure.
Unpack and check the contents for damages or signs of rough handling. Report
damage to the manufacturer immediately. Check the contents against the packing
list provided.
1.4.2Transportation
• Avoid impact shocks to the device and prevent it from getting wet during
transportation.
• Verify local safety regulations, directives, and company procedures with respect
to hoisting, rigging, and transportation of heavy equipment.
• Transport the product to the installation site using the original manufacturer’s
packing whenever possible.
If this product is to be stored for a long period of time before installation, take the
following precautions:
•Store your product in the manufacturer’s original packing used for shipping.
•Storage location should conform to the following requirements:
oFree from rain and water
oFree from vibration and impact shock
oAt room temperature with minimal temperature and humidity
variation
•Before storing a used flowmeter remove any fluid from the flowmeter line
completely. Properties of the instrument can change when stored outdoors.
1.4.4Nameplate
The nameplate lists the order number and other important information, such as
design details and technical data
NOTE
Check the device nameplate to ensure that the device is delivered according to
your order. Check for the correct supply voltage printed on the nameplate.
This section covers the reference and specification data, as well as ordering
information.
2.1Introduction
Electromagnetic flowmeters are also called as Magmeters. They are non-contact
instruments used for measuring the volumetric flow rates of any fluids that can
adequately conduct electricity in closed pipelines. These instruments are highly
accurate, reliable, and stable devices that are used in various high-pressure industrial
processes.
2.2Measuring Principle
The Tek-Flux 1400A Electromagnetic flowmeter operates on the principle of Faraday’s
Law of Induction. According to this principle, any change in the magnetic flux linked
to an electric circuit causes an electromotive force (or voltage) to be induced in this
circuit. The induced voltage is therefore directly proportional to the rate of change of
magnetic flux with time.
The flowmeter typically consists of two electromagnetic coils that are mounted on
opposite sides of a non-magnetic measuring tube. Two electrodes are fitted inside
the tube to detect the voltage generated by the conducting fluid. Although these
electrodes come into contact with the fluid, they do not obstruct its flow.
When current is applied to the coils, they generate an alternating magnetic field
across the cross-sectional area of the tube. A fluid flowing through the magnetic field
acts as a conductor, and a voltage is induced. The induced voltage is picked up by the
electrodes and sent to a transmitter that is either mounted on the flowmeter or
connected remotely. The transmitter calculates the volumetric flow rate and displays
the output.
The induced voltage is calculated using the following equation:
U = B x d x v
Where,
U = Voltage Induced by the Conducting Fluid
B = Magnetic Flux Density
d = Distance Between the Electrodes
v = Average Velocity of the Conductor (i.e. fluid flowing in the tube through the
magnetic field)
Since the magnetic flux density and the distance between the electrodes remain
constant, the induced
voltage is directly proportional to the conductor velocity.
The value of the velocity is used to calculate the volumetric flow rate as follows:
This section covers instructions on installation and commissioning. Installation of the
device must be carried out by trained, qualified specialists authorized to perform such
works.
CAUTION
• When removing the instrument from hazardous processes, avoid direct
contact with the fluid and the meter
• All installation must comply with local installation requirements and local
electrical code
3.1Correct Mounting Point
Correct mounting point is important for the installation of a flowmeter. Wrong point
may influence measuring accuracy or flowmeter service life, or even damage the
flowmeter.
The axis for measuring electrode shall be approximate to horizontal direction. (Angle
with horizontal line shall be no more than 10°)
At flowmeter upstream, there should be straight pipe no less than 5D and no less than
2D at flowmeter downstream. (D is the inner diameter of the flowmeter)
tronic unit box to direct sunlight; in case of outdoor
• Medium must be conductive;
• The pipe should be completely filled with the medium;
• Medium conductivity should be homogeneous to avoid severe disruption. If chemical
substances need be injected into the pipe, the injection should be operated at
upstream side of flowmeter;
• Magnetic flowmeter system should be connected to the ground;
• There must be a straight pipe run no less than 5DN at flowmeter upstream and 2DN
at flowmeter downstream. (DN is the internal diameter of the pipeline);
• Do not install the flowmeter near large electrical machine or transformer in order to
avoid the electromagnetic interference.
3.3Installation Condition
NOTE
Do not expose the elec
installation, use a suitable protection shield
• Install flowmeter at relative low of horizontal pipe or in an upward vertical direction.
Do not install the flowmeter at the highest point of the pipe and in the vertically
downward direction
• Please cut off power supply before connecting the device
• Check the cable model before connecting the cable
• Follow procedure for cable into lead collar: at first, loosen the gland nut on lead
collar and take off blind; secondly, put gland nut and rubber ring on cable, make the
cable through lead collar; finally, straighten out cable, screw gland nut tight to make
rubber ring press cable.
• When wire stripping, do not damage insulating layer which should be reserved.
4.2Grounding
Grounding of Tek-Flux 1400A is very important. Bad grounding will result in abnormal
operation. Flowmeter sensor part should have separate grounding cable (whose
sectional area of copper core should be 1.6mm2, ground resistance should be less than
10Ω.).
4.2.1Grounding Ring
If the pipeline connected with sensor is insulative, grounding ring will be needed, the
material should be same as electrode material. If the medium is abrasive, then
grounding ring with neck should be selected.
4.2.2Grounding Mode
If flowmeter is installed in metal pipeline, there should be no insulating coating on
pipeline in wall.
If flowmeter is installed in the pipeline with insulating paint, the inner part of the
grounding ring should be painted on both the sides of the sensor.
4.3Transmitter Connections
4.3.1Basic Circuit of the Transmitter
The converter can supply the exciting current to the coil in the sensor of
electromagnetic flowmeter; the head amplifier amplifies the electromotive force
from the sensor and converts it into standard signals of current or frequency so that
the signals can be used for displaying, controlling, and processing.
All cables for signal transferring and for the power supply must be prepared by users.
However, care must be taken to choose the cables that meet the upper limit load of
consuming current. When the DIP switch next to the terminal is set to ON, the
converter inside can provide +28V power supply and up-pull 10kΩ resistance to
Output Frequencies (PUL) to isolated OC gate, Alarm Output (ALMH, ALML), and
Status Control (INSW). Therefore, when the converter has a frequency output and
works together with the sensor, the DIP switch can be set to ON, getting frequency
signals from P
transmitter, a diode should be used.
OUT
and P
terminals. When the inductive load is connected to
The transmitter has two output signals: frequency and pulse output. The user can
choose only one type of output.
4.5.1Frequency Output
Frequency output range is 0 to 5000Hz, and corresponding the percent of flux.
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The upper limit of the frequency output can be adjusted from 0 to 5000 Hz; the
lower frequency can be adjusted from 0 to 1000 Hz or 0 to 5000 Hz. The frequency
output mode can be used in the control application, because it corresponds to the
percent of flux. Users can choose pulse output when the equipment is applied to
count mode.
4.5.2Pulse Output Mode
The pulse output mainly applies in count mode. A pulse output delegates a unit flux,
such as 1l or 1m3 etc. The pulse output unit divides into 0.001l, 0.01l, 0.1l, 1l,
0.001m3, 0.01m3, 0.1m3, 1m3. When users choose the pulse unit, the match of the
flux range of flowmeter and pulse unit should be noted. For volume flux, the count
formula is as follows:
×
QL=0.0007854×D2×V (l/s)
or
QM=0.0007854×D2×V×10-3 (m3/s)
Note:
D is the diameter of the nozzle (mm)
V is the velocity of flow (m/s)
4.5.3The Connection of Digital Output
Digital output has two connected points: digital output connected point, digital
ground point, with the following symbols:
4.5.4Digital Output Connection as Photoelectric Coupling (PLC etc.)
Commonly, the user’s photoelectric coupling current is about 10 mA, so E/R=10 mA,
where E=5 to 24V.
4.5.5Digital Output Connection as Relay
Commonly, the relay needs E as 12V or 24V. D is an extended diode, most middle
relays now have this diode inside. If not have, the user can connect one outside.
There are two signal systems: 0 to 10 mA and 4 to 20 mA. The user can select from
the parameter setting.
The inner simulation signal output is 24V under 0 to 20 mA. It can drive 750Ω
resistance. The percent flux of simulation signal output is:
Io =
4.6.2Simulation Signal Output Adjust
• The converter adjusts the Preparative
When the converter has been running for 15 minutes, the inside of the converter
becomes stabilized. The preparative is 0.1% ampere meter or 250Ω, 0.1% voltage
instrument
× +
• Current Zero is Correct
When the converter is in parameter setting, select to “Analog Zero” and press enter.
The standard of signal fountain is set to “0.”. Adjust the parameter and make sure
the ampere meter is 4 mA (±0.004 mA).
• The Full-Scale Current is Correct
Select “Analog Range” to enter. Adjust the converter parameter and make sure the
ampere meter is 20 mA (±0.004 mA). Adjust the current between zero and full range,
the current function of the converter should reach exactness. The line degree of the
current output of conversion should be controlled within the scope of 0.1%.
• Current Line Degree Checking
You can place the standard signal source at 75%, 50%, 25%, and check the line
degree of current output.
Down button cycles through data displayed on lower lines
“Up” key
Up button cycles through data displayed on lower lines
“Enter” key
Press it to come into the interface measuring
“Compound” & “Enter”
To enter parameter setting
Under measurement
the LCD contract
Push “Down” & “Compound” or “Up” & “Compound”
“Down” key
Subtract 1 from the number above cursor
“Up” key
Plus 1 to the number above cursor
“Compound” & “Down”
To shift cursor to left
“Compound” & “Up”
To shift cursor to right
“Enter” key
To enter or exit the submenu; pressure for more
than 2s to exit to measuring status
• Keys’ function in self- testing way
status, adjustment of
• Push “Down” & “Compound” or “Up” & “Compound”
NOTE
When using the “Compound” key, you should press “Compound” key and “Up” key
both or “Compound” key and “Down” key both.
To select the zero correction about the flow directly use “Down” or “Up” to
Switch.
To set or correct working parameters, the converter should be running in Parameters
Setting Way instead of Measuring Status. In Measuring Status, press “Compound” +
“Enter” keys getting to the select of parameter and transfer password (0000), and
then correct the password with one of the new passwords that are provided by
manufacturer. Finally, press the “Compound” +” Enter” keys to work in Parameters
Setting Way. There are 6 Passwords in design and among them 4 for deferent
operators in secret and 2 are fixed passwords for system operation.
Select this function; It can
enter the picture of
parameter
Press “Compound “ + ”Enter” keys to select menu. Press “Up” or “Down” keys to
select the parameters.
• Parameter Setting
Press “Compound” + “Enter” key, it displays “Parameters Set” function.
Input password. Press “Compound” + “Enter” key. This function lets the user
access Parameters Setting status. Need to enter parameter code.
• Menu
There are 46 parameters of Tek-Flux 1400A, user can set every parameter.
The List of Parameters is shown below:
5.2.3Menu
Parameters of converters can decide the running status, process and output ways as
well as state of output. Correct option and setting of parameters can keep the
converters running optimally and get higher accuracies of output bother in display
and in measurement.
There are 6 grades of passwords for setting parameters function. Grades 1 to grade 5
of passwords are for users and grade 6 of password is for manufacturer. Users can
reset their passwords of grades 1 to 4 in grade 5.
Users can check converters parameters in any grade of password. However, if users
want to change parameters of converters, deferent grade of parameters have to be
used by the users.
• Grade 1 of password (set by manufacturer as 00521):
Users can only read parameters.
• Grade 2 of password (set by manufacturer as 03210):
Users can change parameters codes 1 to 25.
• Grade 3 of password (set by manufacturer as 06108):
Users can change parameters codes 1 to 26 and 35 to 37.
• Grade 4 of password (Please contact Tek-Trol for this password if you need):
Users can change parameters codes 1 to 30 and 35 to 37.
• Grade 5 of password (Fixed):
Users can change parameters codes 1 to 46.
This section provides troubleshooting techniques for most common operating
problems.
6.1No Display
1. Check the power supply connection
2. Check the power fuse for faults
3. Check the contrast of LCD and adjust
6.2Exciting Alarm
1. Check the connection of the exciting cables
2. Check the total resistance of sensor’s exciting coil resistances (less than
150Ω)
3. If first and second points are OK, then the converter is faulty
6.3Empty Pipe Alarm
If measured fluid full of testing pipe of sensor:
1. Short circuit three connectors SIG 1, SIG 2, SGND of converter; if no “Empty
Alarm” is displayed then the converter works. In this case, it is possible that
the conductivity of measured fluid may be limited or the empty threshold of
the empty pipe and the range of the empty pipe are incorrectly set
2. Check if the signal cable is OK
3. Check if the electro-poles are OK or not
4. Let the flow be zero, then the displayed conductivity should be less than
100%
5. Resistances of SIG1 to SGND and SIG2 to SGND are all less than 50kΩ
(conductivity of water) during measurement operation. (It is better to test
the resistances by means of multi-meter with pointer to see the charging
process well
6.4Measure Flow Disallow
If measured fluid full of testing pipe of sensor, check if the signal cable is OK.