Ultrasonic flowmeters

SITRANS FUH1010 IP65 NEMA 4X & IP66 NEMA 7

Standard Volume 7ME360x-4, x=0, 3
Operating Instructions - January 2013

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1. Scroll down to [Pipe Config] and press the <Right Arrow>.
2. Select a configuration that approximates the conditions upstream of your sensor
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Use this menu cell to enter the number of pipe diameters between the upstream
configuration and the sensor installation.
Use this menu cell to select the pipe configuration that most accurately represents the
upstream pipe condition.

4. Press the <Left Arrow> and return to the main menu.

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Table 5- 2

Pipe Configuration Option List Definitions

Options

Definitions

Fully Developed

Fully developed flow, as would be expected for very long

straight pipe runs or installation downstream of a flow
condition.

1 Elbow

Single 90 degree Elbow upstream of sensor installation.

Dble Elbow+

Double out-of-plane Elbows upstream of sensor installation.

Dble Elbow-

Double in-plane Elbows upstream of sensor installation.

Valve

Not available at this time.

Expander

Pipe expansion upstream of sensor installation.

Reducer

Pipe reduction upstream of sensor installation.

Norm Entry

Not available at this time.

Header Inlet

Header or pipe manifold upstream of sensor installation.

Intrusions

Not available at this time.

5.5

Sensor Installation

5.5.1

Preliminary Installation Procedures

Reflect and Direct Sensor Mounting

Reflect and Direct mounting modes are supported for clamp-on sensors. The flow meter
recommends a mounting mode after analyzing your pipe and liquid data entries.
Note
When installing sensors, do not key in the V/M (Version/Modification) label number as the
Sensor Size.

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Selecting a location for the sensors

1. Locate the sensors downstream from the center of the longest available straight run. A
location ten pipe diameters or greater downstream from the nearest bend will provide
adequate flow profile conditions.
2. Do not, if possible, install the sensors downstream from a throttling valve, a mixing tank,
the discharge of a positive displacement pump or any other equipment that could
possibly aerate the liquid. The best location will be as free as possible from flow
disturbances, vibration, sources of heat, noise, or radiated energy.
3. Avoid mounting the sensors on a section of pipe with any external scale. Remove all
scale, rust, loose paint, etc., from the location.
4. Do not mount the sensors on a surface aberration (pipe seam, etc.)
5. Do not mount sensors from different ultrasonic flow meters on the same pipe. Also, do
not run the sensor cables in common bundles with cables from other instrumentation.
You can run these cables through a common conduit ONLY if they originate at the same
flow meter.
6. Never mount sensors under water, unless you order submersible units and you install
them in accordance with factory instructions.
7. Avoid mounting sensors on the top or bottom of a horizontal pipe. The best placement
on a horizontal pipe is either the ten oclock and two oclock position for Reflect Mode, or
one sensor at nine oclock and one sensor at three oclock for Direct Mode. Mounting on
a vertical pipe is recommended only if flow is in the upward direction. When mounting on
a vertical pipe flowing in a downward direction make sure there is sufficient back
pressure in the system to maintain a full pipe.


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Sensor Alignment (Horizontal Plane)

Preparing the Pipe

1. Pick a mounting location with the longest straight run. You must have easy access to at
least one side of your pipe. The pipe at the mounting location must remain full, even at
zero flow.
2. Decide on your mounting mode (Direct or Reflect). Always use Reflect Mode whenever
possible. You may only need to use Direct Mode if your pipe is plastic.

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3. After receiving the spacing dimensions from the Installation Menu, prepare the pipe
surface. De-grease the surface, if necessary, and remove any grit, corrosion, rust, loose
paint, etc. Use abrasive material provided to provide a clean contact surface for the
sensors.
Note
Please note that the instructions show vertical mounting for clarity purposes only. Do not
install sensors on the top of a pipe.


Pipe
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Pipe Surface Preparation

4. Clean an area 13 mm (1/2-inch) on either side of the sensors.

5. Clean an additional 13 mm (1/2-inch) along the length of the sensors.

See also
Sensor Wiring (Page 73)

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