Thermo Scientific Polysonics SX30 User Manual

Polysonics SX30

Portable Doppler Flowmeter

User Guide
P/N 1-0563-007

Revision J

Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Polysonics SX30

Portable Doppler Flowmeter

User Guide
P/N 1-0563-007

Revision J

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Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Product Overview ............................................................................................. 1-1

Introduction........................................................................................ 1-1

Ordering Information ......................................................................... 1-1

Specifications ...................................................................................... 1-2

Performance..................................................................................... 1-2

Physical............................................................................................ 1-2

Functional........................................................................................ 1-3

Environmental ................................................................................. 1-4

Approvals ......................................................................................... 1-4

Installation & Wiring........................................................................................ 2-1

Installing the Transducers ................................................................... 2-1

Wiring ................................................................................................ 2-4

DC Auxiliary Power......................................................................... 2-5

Transducers...................................................................................... 2-5

4–20 mA Current Loop ................................................................... 2-5

Operation & Configuration..............................................................................3-1

The Interface....................................................................................... 3-1

Screen Contrast................................................................................ 3-1

Configuration ..................................................................................... 3-2

Auto Mode....................................................................................... 3-2

Manual Mode .................................................................................. 3-3

HydraScan .......................................................................................... 3-5

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

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Flow Menu Items .............................................................................................. 4-1

Setup................................................................................................... 4-1

Reset ................................................................................................ 4-1

Config.............................................................................................. 4-1

FFT..................................................................................................... 4-1

Logset ................................................................................................. 4-1

Accessing, Saving, & Loading Log Files............................................ 4-2

Trend.................................................................................................. 4-2

Rate.................................................................................................. 4-2

Max.................................................................................................. 4-2

Troubleshooting & Maintenance................................................................... 5-1

General Troubleshooting .................................................................... 5-1

Contents

Learn Mode Warnings ..................................................................... 5-2

Operating Mode Warnings .............................................................. 5-2

Checking the FFT............................................................................ 5-3

Signal Quality & Strength................................................................... 5-5

Maintenance ....................................................................................... 5-6

General ............................................................................................ 5-6

Upgrades............................................................................................. 5-6

Contact Information ........................................................................... 5-7

Warranty............................................................................................. 5-8

Appendix A

Obtaining Pipe ID .............................................................................................A-1

Appendix B Toxic & Hazardous Substances Tables*..................................................... B-1

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Chapter 1

Product Overview

Introduction

Ordering

Information

Thermo Fisher’s Polysonics SX30 portable Doppler flowmeter generates
two independent ultrasonic signals at different frequencies. By correlating
these frequencies, the instrument automatically identifies and eliminates
noise errors from sources such as variable frequency drives.

In addition, operation of the instrument is enhanced by an Expert System
that allows the flowmeter to automatically “learn” the application
parameters. As a result, the flowmeter can be easily commissioned in a
fraction of the time required to configure competitive ultrasonic
flowmeters.

Refer to the following list of part numbers to order spare parts for your
instrument.

Table 1–1.

Part Number Description

22767-0001 Poly CD, specification sheet, meter installation video CD

1-0563-007 User guide

1-0561-005 HydraScan software manual

01008-0006 RS232 cable, standard serial, 6 ft., female to male, DB9

10228-0002 Power adapter, 90–264 Vac input, 15 Vdc output

10312-0001 Battery, 12 V, 7.0 A-hr, 24-hour continuous operation

10312-0002 Battery, 12 V, 7.0 A-hr, 12-hour continuous operation

10435-0007 Cable coupling, BNC (to extend 22688-0001, 2 required)

10520-0005 Thermo Fisher accessory bag with shoulder strap

10605-0001 Pipe strap, SS, 32-inch with 3/8 SS screw

10605-0003 Pipe strap, SS, 67-inch with 3/8 SS screw

10705-0003 Nut driver, 3/8-inch

10808-0002 Coupling compound, silicone RTV108, 2.8 oz.

10823-0005 Coupling compound, Sil-Glyde®, 4 oz.

20192-0001 SS tag

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Product Overview

Specifications

Part Number Description

20336-0001 Quick mount clamp assembly (set of 2)

22366-0002 Cable adapter, dedicated transducer to portable meter

22490-0001 Cable adapter set, portable transducer to dedicated meter

22686-0002 PCB assembly, Doppler

22688-0002 Transducer cables (set), 16 ft. with BNC connectors

22689-0002 PCB assembly, motherboard

22702-0001 Front panel assembly, includes keypad and display

22703-0001 Transducer assembly (set of 2), 15 ft. cable length

22705-0002 PCB assembly, CPU

22262-0006 4–20 mA board

Specifications

Performance

Physical

Velocity Range: 0.2–18 ft./sec. (0.06–5.5 m/sec.)

Accuracy: ±1% of velocity full scale

Fluids: Liquids containing particulate or entrained gas bubbles

Pipe Size: 0.5–200 in. (12–5000 mm)

Transmitter: NEMA 6 (IP67), environmentally sealed, waterproof against

accidental immersion, splash proof with lid open

Transducers

Two encapsulated dual frequency sensor heads

Encased in stainless steel shrouds, with stainless steel straps and quick
clamps

Cable length: 16 ft. (5 m)

Weight: 11 lb. (4.9 kg) with 12-hr. battery

Dimensions: Refer to Figure 1–1

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Figure 1–1.

Product Overview

Specifications

Functional unctional

Outputs: 4–20 mA (into 750 ohms), 12-bit, 5 kV opto-isolated; loop
powered

Power Supply: Built-in lead acid gel battery, 90–264 Vac, 50/60 Hz

Standard: 12 hours continuous operation

Optional: 24 hours continuous operation

Charger

15 V at 1 A typical input supply voltage

2 A maximum

Mains supply voltage fluctuations to charger not to exceed ±10% of
nominal supply voltage

Auxiliary Supply

12–15 Vdc auxiliary power port

15 V at 2 A typical supply voltage

Must be an SELV source: Auxiliary terminals are
supplied from the SELV source as per IEC1010-1
Annex H

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Keypad: 21-key with tactile action

Display: Backlit, 240 x 60 dot, high resolution graphics display

Data Logger: 90000 points, programmable in intervals of 30 s, 1, 5, 15,

30, and 60 min.

Programming: Via HydraScan software or integral keypad

Product Overview

Specifications

Serial Interface: RS232 with DB9 connector

Temperature Range

Transducers: -40°F to 250°F (-40°C to 121°C)

Electronics

With CSA approval: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Without CSA approval: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)

Environmental

Approvals

Pollution degree: 2

Installation category: I for meter; II for battery charger

Non-Hazardous Area Certification: Designed to meet CE and NRTL/C

(CSA) for non-hazardous areas

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Chapter 2

Installation & Wiring

Installing the

Transducers

1. Select an installation site:

Keep the following questions in mind when choosing a proper

installation site:

● Is the chosen section of pipe always full of liquid?

● Are there at least 5 pipe diameters upstream and 3 pipe diameters

downstream from any directional changes, pipe joints, or
narrowing/widening of the pipe?

Figure 2–1.

Conditions at locations A, B, C, D, and E can interfere with the

transmission of the ultrasonic wave and yield inaccurate or unreliable

flow readings:

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● A: Pipe may not be full

● B: Down flow

● C: Too close to elbow

● D: Air collects at the top of the horizontal pipe

● E: Sediment collects at the bottom of the horizontal pipe

Note Selecting the proper installation location is essential to flow
measurement reliability. Each application is unique and may require a
variation of installation locations. ▲

Installation & Wiring

Installing the Transducers

2. Select a transducer orientation:

Refer to Figure 2–2. If your application allows, install the transducers at
the 3 and 9 o’clock locations. Ensure the transducers are parallel to
each other along the pipe circumference.

Figure 2–2.

3. Attach the transducers to the pipe strap:
a. Use a screwdriver to loosen the mounting screw and slide the lock

back on each transducer.

Figure 2–3.

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Installing the Transducers

b. Place the pipe strap across the mounting, and slide the lock back

into place.

Figure 2–4.

c. Tighten the screws.

Figure 2–5.

4. Mount the transducers, ensuring the transducers face the same

direction (as shown in Figure 2–6):

a. Wrap the pipe strap around the pipe, and slide the end of the pipe

strap through the tension nut assembly.

b. Pull the strap tightly, and clamp the tension nut down to secure the

strap to the pipe.

c. Loosen the mounting screw of a transducer, and move the

transducer to the 3 o’clock position on the pipe. Tighten the
mounting screw to secure the transducer.

d. Loosen the mounting screw of the second transducer, and move the

transducer to the 9 o’clock position. Tighten the mounting screw
to secure the transducer.

e. Remove the strap from the pipe, and apply sonic coupling

compound to each transducer surface.

f. Reposition the strap on the pipe, placing the transducers in the

proper positions.

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Wiring

g. Tighten the tension nut assembly with a 3/8-inch hex nut driver to

secure the strap.

iring

Note Increasing the pipe strap tension improves signal transmission.

▲

Figure 2–6.

Wiring is accomplished using the connections on the side of the instrument
enclosure. Refer to Figure 2–7 and the following sections.

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Figure 2–7.

Installation & Wiring

Wiring

DC Auxiliary Power

Transducers

4–20 mA Current

20 mA Current

Loop

Loop

Locate the auxiliary power connector on the side of the instrument, and
connect a minimum 10.5-V power supply that supplies 0.25 A.

Note The battery will not charge while the unit is operating from the
auxiliary power source. ▲

Caution Avoid damaging the instrument: Do not use power supplies
greater than 18 V. ▲

Refer to Figure 2–7 to locate the transducer cable connections on the side
of the instrument.

Locate the red (in) and black (out) 4-20 mA connectors on the side of the
instrument. Connect as shown in Figure 2–8.

Figure 2–8.

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The Interface

Chapter 3

Operation & Configuration

Screen Contrast

Figure 3–1. Keypad features

Following is a description of the components called out in Figure 3–1.

● LCD: Displays menu items.

● Scroll: Press to scroll to the next parameter displayed on the LCD

● Enter: Press once you have made an entry.

● Backspace: Deletes the last value entered.

● Numeric keys: Use to enter values when configuring the meter

● Menu selection keys: Press to select the corresponding menu item

displayed on the LCD

1. Press the +/- key.

2. When the Adjust Contrast screen appears, press the +/- key again, and

the software scrolls through the levels of contrast. Press the +/- key to
stop the scrolling.

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3. Use the scroll and backspace keys to make fine adjustments to the

contrast.

Operation & Configuration

Configuration

Configuration

Note the following before configuring the meter:

● You must know the pipe internal diameter (ID) to ensure reliable flow

measurements. If you do not know the pipe ID, go to Appendix A.

● There must be flow in the pipe when you start the meter.

There are two modes of operation. Consider using auto mode if your
application is a constant process. The instrument default is the auto mode.

Apply power to the meter, and begin the configuration process by selecting
Auto or Manual operating mode. Once you have completed the
configuration process, you can access these screens from the Flow screen by
selecting Setup > Config.

Auto Mode

1. Pipe ID screen:
a. Enter the pipe ID, and press Enter.
b. Use the scroll key to select the measurement units (inches, mm).

Press Enter to select the unit.

c. Select Next to move to the next screen.

2. Flow Units screen:
a. Use the scroll key to select the flow units (US gallons, million

gallons, cubic meters, oil barrels, Imperial gallons, cubic feet, liters,
liquid barrels), and press Enter.

b. Use the scroll key to select the time base for flow measurement

(seconds, minutes, hours, days), and press Enter.

c. Select Next to enter learn mode.

3. The meter displays status of the learning process. Refer to “Learn Mode

Warnings” (Table 6–2 in Chapter 6) if you receive one of the following

messages:

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● Invalid Signal, Can’t Learn

● No Flow, Can’t Learn

● Warning Low S Strength

● Warning Poor S Strength

Operation & Configuration

Configuration

4. Once the meter completes the learning process, the Flow screen

appears.

a. If the flow reading is not accurate and you can verify the flow from

a calibrated flowmeter or other certified source, perform a
calibration.

b. Refer to “Operating Mode Warnings” (Table 6–3 in Chapter 6) if

the meter displays any of the following warnings:

● Warning

● Alarm

● Failed/No Flow

Manual Mode

1. Pipe ID screen:
a. Enter the pipe ID, and press Enter.
b. Use the scroll key to select the measurement units (inches, mm).

Press Enter to select the unit.

c. Select Next to move to the next screen.

2. At the Flow Units screen:
a. Use the scroll key to select the flow units (US gallons, million

gallons, cubic meters, oil barrels, Imperial gallons, cubic feet, liters,
liquid barrels), and press Enter.

b. Use the scroll key to select the time base for flow measurement

(seconds, minutes, hours, days), and press Enter.

c. Select Next to continue.

3. Enter the Maximum Flow Rate. Select Next.

4. At this screen:

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a. Scroll through the options available for the Velocity Range (2, 4, 8,

16, 32 ft/s) and press Enter to select. Scroll to the next parameter.

b. Enter a damping coefficient (0–99, 1 unit = 15 s). Press Enter, and

scroll to the next parameter.

The damping coefficient suppresses short term fluctuations in the
indicated flow rate. Increasing the coefficient increases the response
time to changes. Keep damping at a minimum unless the flow rate
fluctuates wildly. In this case, increase damping just enough to
reduce the fluctuation to an acceptable degree.

Operation & Configuration

Configuration

Note The Smart Filter used by the meter allows the damping function
to smooth small fluctuations without diminishing the meter’s response
to large flow changes, even when configured with a high damping
coefficient. ▲

c. Select regular or high Transmit Power, and press Enter.

In applications where the signal strength is low, the meter
automatically selects high transmit power. You can manually select
regular or high power in applications where the signal strength is
marginal or where you feel increased or decreased power output
may improve signal quality.

5. At the next screen:
a. Enter the Low Flow Cutoff. Press Enter, and scroll to the next

parameter.

When a zero flow condition occurs, internal sloshing and other
fluid movement can prevent the flowmeter from reading total zero.
This can result in totalizer errors. Minimize these errors by setting a
low flow cutoff that drives the flowmeter to zero for flow rates at or
below specified value.

b. Enter the Signal Strength Cutoff, and press Enter.
c. Select Next to continue.

6. At this screen:
a. Enter the Signal Quality Cutoff, and press Enter.
b. Enter the SNR (signal-to-noise ratio), and press Enter.
c. Select Next.

7. This screen displays flow and velocity readings. You can also enter a site

calibration factor:

a. Determine the flow using another source, and calculate the site

calibration adjustment by dividing the actual flow by the meter
flow.

b. Enter the site calibration adjustment.
c. Select Next.

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8. At this screen:
a. Scroll to the required totalizer unit (US gallons, Imperial gallons,

million gallons, cubic feet, cubic meters, liters, oil barrels, liquid
barrels) and press Enter.

b. Scroll through the available scale factors (x 1, 10, 100, 1000,

10000), and press Enter to select.

c. Determine whether to reset the totalizer and scroll to the

appropriate selection. Press Enter.

9. Set the range at this screen:
a. Enter the flow rate that equals the 4 mA (minimum) reading, and

press Enter.

b. Enter the flow rate that equals the 20 mA (maximum) reading, and

press Enter.

c. Select Next to move to the next setup screen.

HydraScan

HydraScan

10. Set the time and date at this screen, and press Next to continue.

11. Scroll through the available wall material options (carbon steel, cast

iron, concrete liner, stainless steel, copper, plastic) and press Enter to
select. Press Next to complete the configuration process.

You can also use the HydraScan software to configure the instrument.
Refer to the HydraScan user guide (P/N 1-0563-005).

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Chapter 4

Flow Menu Items

Setup

Reset

Config fig

FFT FFT

Logset Logset

You can access the Setup menu from the main Flow screen. The Setup
menu displays the instrument version, serial number, and remaining
battery power. It also contains 2 submenus: Reset and Config.

Select this item to reset all configuration parameters to defaults.

Refer to Chapter 3 for details on setting configuration parameters. Each
parameter is discussed in the section “Manual Mode.”

Refer to “Checking the FFT” in Chapter 5.

To set up the data logging function using the instrument:

1. Select LogSet from the Flow screen.

2. The screen displays the number log points remaining. Select the log

rate (intervals of 0.5, 1, 5, 15, or 60 minutes) and press Enter.

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3. Turn the logger on.

4. Select Flow to return to the Flow screen.

Note You cannot select the file in which you want to store a specific log
set. The meter saves the data in sequenced files (0 to 9). The meter
advances to the next file each time the logger is turned on or when a file
logs more than 9000 points.

▲

Flow Menu Items

Trend

Accessing, Saving,

& Loading Log Files

You can use HydraScan to download, save, load, and erase log files. Refer
to the HydraScan user manual (1-0563-005).

Trend

Rate

Max

Trend runs at a real-time rate of action. To view the flow trend, select
Trend from the Flow menu.

From the Trend screen, select Rate. Scroll through the available rate
options (0.1, 0.5, 1, 5, 15, 60 minutes/reading). Press Enter.

The meter records the maximum flow, date, and time of the maximum
flow since the last reset. You can view this information from the Max
screen.

Reset the data by changing the Max field selection from “Set” to “Clear.”

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

General

Troubleshooting

The instrument has 3 modes of operation:

● Setup

● Learn

● Operating

Use the following table in conjunction with the learn mode and operating
mode warning tables.

Table 5–1. Action code

Action Description

A 1. Turn meter off.

2. Apply more compound.

3. Tighten the pipe strap.

4. Restart the meter to see if warning clears.

B 1. Reposition transducers.

2. See if signal strength increases.

3. See if warning clears.

4. Restart the meter.

C 1. Relocate transducers.

2. See if signal strength increases.

3. See if warning clears.

4. Restart meter.

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D 1. Turn meter off, and remove the transducers.

2. Grind the pipe surface if it is rough or coated.

3. Remount the transducers.

4. Restart the meter. See if warning clears.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

General Troubleshooting

Learn Mode

Warnings

The following table describes the learn mode warnings and appropriate
corrective actions. Complete the corrective actions in the order presented.

Table 5–2. Learn mode warnings & corrective actions

Warning Corrective Action

Operating Mode

Warnings

Invalid Signal,

Can’t Learn

No Flow,

Can’t Learn

Warning Low

S Strength

Warning Poor

S Quality

1. Refer to Table 5–1 and complete actions A–D, checking the meter
after performing each action to see if the problem was corrected.

2. Contact Thermo Fisher.

1. Check for flowing fluid.

2. Make sure the pipe is full.

3. Check connections.

4. Restart meter. See if warning clears.

5. Contact Thermo Fisher.

1. Turn meter off.

2. Refer to Table 5–1 and complete actions A–D, checking the meter
after performing each action to see if the problem was corrected.

3. Contact Thermo Fisher.

1. Go into operating mode.

2. Check the FFT.

Warnings displayed while the meter is in operating mode contain a level of
severity (Table 5–3) and a reason for the warning (Table 5–4).

Table 5–3.

Warning Level of Severity

Warning Flow reading marginal

Alarm Flow reading unreliable

Failed/No Flow Meter will not read flow and will read zero until fault clears

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Table 5–4. Operating mode warnings & corrective actions

Warning Corrective Action

General Troubleshooting

Checking the FFT

PQ – Poor

Signal Quality

FS – Failed

Signal Status

IS – Invalid

Signal

1. Check the FFT.

2. Refer to Table 5–1 and complete actions B–D, checking the meter
after performing each action to see if the problem was corrected.

3. Contact Thermo Fisher.

1. Refer to Table 5–1 and complete actions B–D, checking the meter
after performing each action to see if the problem was corrected.

2. Check the FFT.

3. Contact Thermo Fisher.

1. Check the FFT.

2. Contact Thermo Fisher.

1. From the Flow screen, select FFT.

2. Refer to Figures 5–1 through 5–6 to determine the FFT condition.

3. Refer to the table below to determine the corrective action.

4. Return to the Flow screen.

Table 5–5.

FFT Shape Possible Cause Corrective Action

Ideal Doppler N/A 1. Restart the meter.

Broadband
noise

Steady noise
spike

Fluctuating
Doppler

No Doppler
reflection

I or II

Poor pipe coupling or
multiple noise generators

Electromagnetic noise 1. Turn off source of noise.

Constantly changing flow
or noise

Ultrasound signal not
transmitting

1. Refer to Table 5–1 and complete action
codes A-D, checking the meter after
performing each action to see if the
problem was corrected.

2. Relocate transducers.

3. Turn off source of noise.

2. Relocate transducers.

1. Increase damping (reference

“Configuration” in Chapter 3).

2. Relocate transducers.

1. Refer to Table 5–1 and complete action
codes A-D, checking the meter after
performing each action to see if the
problem was corrected.

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Figure 5–1. Ideal Doppler shape

Figure 5–2. Broadband noise

Figure 5–3. Steady noise spike with Doppler

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Figure 5–4. Fluctuating Doppler profile

Figure 5–5. No Doppler reflection I

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Signal Quality & Strength

Signal Quality &

Strength

Figure 5–6. No Doppler reflection II

Signal quality and signal strength are indicators of how well suited an
application is for a Doppler flowmeter. To determine the quality of your
application, go to the Flow screen. Note the %SS and SQ numbers in the
bottom right corner. Refer to the following figure to determine the quality
of the application. Also refer to Table 5–1 for actions you can take to
attempt to improve signal quality and strength.

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Figure 5–7.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance

General

Upgrades

The instrument is easy to maintain. The transducers and flowmeter are
factory service only components and maintenance free. The following table
describes the instrument components, appropriate maintenance, and a
recommended schedule.

Table 5–6. Suggested maintenance

Component Maintenance How Often

Transducers None: Factory service item N/A

Coupling compound Add more compound. Annually, or whenever:

1. Compound diminishes

2. Repositioning transducers.

3. Relocating meter.

Flowmeter None: Factory service item. N/A

Pipe strap Retighten Annually

Cable connections Ensure connections are

secure. Remove any buildup
within the connections.

Complete as part of your
facility’s routine
maintenance.

The most current software is installed in the instrument prior to shipment.
You can use the RS232 port and a remote terminal to upgrade the software
as newer versions become available. Contact Thermo Fisher to obtain the
most recent versions of the following software:

● WinLoader (used to upgrade meter software)

● Meter software

● HydraScan (data logging software)

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Contact Information

Contact

Information

The local representative is the first contact for support and is well equipped
to answer questions and provide application assistance. Your representative
also has access to product information and current software revisions. You
can also contact Thermo Fisher directly.

In the United States:

Thermo Fisher Scientific

1410 Gillingham Lane

Sugar Land, TX 77478

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

In Canada:

Thermo Fisher Scientific

14 Gormley Industrial Avenue

Gormley, Ontario

L0H 1G0

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

On the Web:

www.thermofisher.com

If it becomes necessary to return an instrument:

1. Contact Thermo Fisher for a Return Material Authorization (RMA)

number. You must have the RMA number to return an instrument.

The receiving dock will not accept shipments without the RMA
number.

2. Ensure the instrument is well packed, in its original shipping box if

available.

3. Include a letter fully explaining the symptoms of the failure as well as

detail describing the application where the unit was being operated.
Also include a contact name, phone number, and purchase order
authorizing repairs.

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4. Write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping box.

5. Send the unit freight-paid to the address above.

arranty

Thermo Scientific products are warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship at the time of shipment and for one year
thereafter. Any claimed defects in Thermo Scientific products must be
reported within the warranty period. Thermo Fisher shall have the right to
inspect such products at Buyer’s plant or to require Buyer to return such
products to Thermo Fisher plant.

In the event Thermo Fisher requests return of its products, Buyer shall ship
with transportation charges paid by the Buyer to Thermo Fisher plant.
Shipment of repaired or replacement goods from Thermo Fisher plant shall
be F.O.B. Thermo Fisher plant. A quotation of proposed work will be sent
to the customer. Thermo Fisher shall be liable only to replace or repair, at
its option, free of charge, products which are found by Thermo Fisher to be
defective in material or workmanship, and which are reported to Thermo
Fisher within the warranty period as provided above. This right to
replacement shall be Buyer’s exclusive remedy against Thermo Fisher.

Thermo Fisher shall not be liable for labor charges or other losses or
damages of any kind or description, including but not limited to,
incidental, special or consequential damages caused by defective products.
This warranty shall be void if recommendations provided by Thermo
Fisher or its Sales Representatives are not followed concerning methods of
operation, usage and storage or exposure to harsh conditions.

Materials and/or products furnished to Thermo Fisher by other suppliers
shall carry no warranty except such suppliers’ warranties as to materials and
workmanship. Thermo Fisher disclaims all warranties, expressed or
implied, with respect to such products.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE AGREED TO IN WRITING BY Thermo
Fisher, THE WARRANTIES GIVEN ABOVE ARE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND Thermo
Fisher HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR PURPOSE.

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Appendix A

Obtaining Pipe ID

If you do not know the pipe ID, try to get pipe OD using one of the
following methods:

● Read the pipe OD and schedule on the pipe.

● Read the OD and schedule from system drawings.

● Use a tape measure to measure the pipe circumference and divide the

measured circumference by 3.14.

● Use Thermo Fisher’s Ultrasonic pipe Thickness Gauge (P/N

0704/0187), and perform the following calculation:

Pipe ID = Pipe OD – (2 x Pipe Thickness).

Table A–1. Steel, stainless steel, & PVC pipe standard schedules1

Nom.
Pipe
Size

1

1.25

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

5

6

8

10

12

14

16

OD Sch. 5 Sch.

10
(light

wall)

1.315

1.660

1.900

2.375

2.875

3.500

4.000

4.500

5.563

6.625

8.625

10.750

12.750

14.000

16.000

1.185

1.530

1.770

2.245

2.709

3.334

3.834

4.334

5.345

6.407

8.407

10.482

12.438

15.670

1.097

1.442

1.682

2.157

2.635

3.260

3.760

4.260

5.295

6.357

8.329

10.420

12.390

13.500

15.500

Sch.
20

1.049

3.068

8.125

10.250

12.250

13.376

15.376

Sch.
30

8.071

10.136

12.090

13.250

15.250

Sch.
40

1.380

1.610

2.067

2.469

3.548

4.026

5.047

6.065

7.981

10.020

11.938

13.124

15.000

Sch.
60

0.957

2.900

7.813

9.750

11.626

12.812

14.688

Sch.
80

1.278

1.500

1.939

2.323

3.364

3.826

4.813

5.761

7.625

9.562

11.374

12.500

14.312

Sch.
100

0.815

7.437

9.312

11.062

12.124

13.938

Sch.
120

3.624

4.563

5.501

7.187

9.062

10.750

11.876

13.562

Sch.
140

2.624

7.001

8.750

10.500

11.500

13.124

Sch.
160

1.160

1.338

1.687

2.125

3.438

4.313

5.187

6.813

8.500

10.126

11.188

12.812

Std.
Wall

1.049

1.380

1.610

2.067

2.469

3.068

3.548

4.026

5.047

6.065

7.981

10.020

12.000

13.250

15.250

XSTG

0.957

1.278

1.500

1.939

2.323

2.900

3.364

3.826

4.813

5.761

7.625

9.750

11.750

13.000

15.000

18

20

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18.00

20.00

17.670

19.634

17.500

19.500

17.376

19.250

17.124

19.000

16.876

18.812

16.500

18.376

16.124

17.938

15.688

17.438

15.255

17.000

14.876

16.500

14.438

16.062

17.250

19.250

17.000

19.000

Obtaining Pipe ID

Nom. OD Sch. Sch. Sch. Sch. Sch. Sch. Sch. Sch. Sch. Sch. Sch. Std.
Pipe
Size

5

10
(light

wall)

20

30 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 Wall

XSTG

24

30

36

42

48

1

All measurements in inches

24.000

30.000

36.000

42.000

48.000

23.564

29.500

23.500

29.376

35.376

23.250

29.00

35.00

22.876

28.750

34.750

22.624

28.500

34.500

41.000 40.750 40.500

47.250

22.062 21.562 20.938 20.376 19.876

31.876

19.312

31.312

23.250

29.250

32.250

41.250

47.250

23.000

29.000

36.000

41.000

47.000

3.96

5.00

7.10

9.30

11.40

13.50

15.65

17.80

19.92

22.06

1

3.06

4.04

6.08

8.18

10.16

12.14

14.17

16.20

18.18

20.22

3.96

5.00

7.10

9.30

11.40

13.50

15.65

17.80

19.92

22.06

3.00

3.96

6.00

8.10

10.04

12.00

14.01

16.02

18.00

20.00

7.22

9.42

11.60

13.78

15.98

18.16

20.34

22.54

6.06

8.10

10.12

12.14

14.18

16.20

18.20

20.24

7.22

9.42

11.60

13.78

15.98

18.16

20.34

22.54

6.00

8.10

10.00

12.00

14.00

16.00

18.00

20.00

7.38

9.60

11.84

14.08

16.32

18.54

20.78

23.02

6.08

8.10

10.12

12.14

14.18

16.18

18.22

20.24

7.38

9.60

11.84

14.08

16.32

18.54

20.78

23.02

6.00

8.00

10.00

12.00

14.00

16.00

18.00

20.00

Table A–2. Cast iron pipe standard classes

Nom
Pipe
Size

OD ID OD ID OD ID OD ID OD ID OD ID OD ID OD ID

3

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

Class A Class B Class C Class D Class E Class F Class G Class H

3.80

4.80

6.90

9.05

11.10

13.20

15.30

17.40

19.50

21.60

3.02

3.96

6.02

8.13

10.10

12.12

14.16

16.20

18.22

20.26

3.96

5.00

7.10

9.05

11.10

13.20

15.30

17.40

19.50

21.60

3.12

4.10

6.14

8.03

9.96

11.96

13.98

16.00

18.00

20.00

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

72

84

1

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25.80

31.74

37.96

44.20

50.50

56.66

62.80

75.34

87.54

24.28

28.98

35.98

42.00

47.98

53.96

60.02

72.10

84.10

25.80

32.00

38.30

44.50

50.80

57.10

63.40

76.00

88.54

24.02

29.94

36.00

41.94

47.96

57.10

60.06

72.10

84.10

26.32

32.40

38.70

45.10

51.40

57.80

64.20

76.88

24.22

30.00

35.98

42.02

47.98

54.00

60.20

26.32

32.74

39.16

45.58

51.98

58.40

64.82

24.00

30.00

36.00

42.02

48.00

53.94

60.06

26.90

33.10

39.60

24.28

30.00

36.00

26.90

33.46

40.04

24.00

30.00

36.00

27.76 24.26 27.76 24.00

72.10

Note For pipes with cement linings, reduce the pipe ID by twice the lining
thickness. Standard and double cement lining thicknesses are listed in the
next table. ▲

Table A–3. Ductile iron pipe standard classes1

Obtaining Pipe ID

Nominal

Inside Diameter Cement Lining
Pipe
Size

OD Class 50 Class 51 Class 52 Class 53 Class 54 Class 55 Class 56 Std.

Thickness

3

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

24

30

36

42

48

54

3.96

4.80

6.90

9.05

11.10

13.20

15.30

17.40

19.50

21.60

25.80

32.00

38.30

44.50

50.80

57.10

6.40

8.51

10.52

12.58

14.64

16.72

18.80

20.88

25.04

31.22

37.44

43.56

49.78

55.96

3.46

4.28

6.34

8.45

10.46

12.52

14.58

16.66

18.74

20.82

24.98

31.14

37.34

43.44

49.64

55.80

3.40

4.22

6.28

8.39

10.40

12.46

14.52

16.00

18.68

20.76

24.92

31.06

37.06

43.32

49.50

55.64

3.34

4.16

6.22

8.33

10.34

12.40

14.46

16.54

18.62

20.70

24.86

30.98

37.14

43.20

49.36

55.48

3.28

4.10

6.16

8.27

10.28

12.34

14.40

16.48

18.56

20.64

24.80

30.90

37.04

43.08

49.22

55.32

3.22

4.04

6.10

8.21

10.22

12.28

14.34

16.42

18.50

20.58

24.74

30.82

36.94

42.96

49.08

55.16

3.16

3.98

6.04

8.15

10.16

12.22

14.28

16.36

18.44

20.52

24.68

30.74

36.84

42.84

48.94

55.00

0.125

0.1875

0.250

Double

Thickness

0.250

0.375

0.500

1

All measurements in inches

Note For pipes with cement linings, reduce the pipe ID by twice the lining
thickness listed above. ▲

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Appendix B

Toxic & Hazardous Substances
Tables*

*English and Chinese versions.

The Toxic and Hazardous Substances tables can be found on the following
page.

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Toxic & Hazardous Substances Tables*

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