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Flow Transmitter

MR Model
User Manual
XMT-UM-00498-EN-03 (September 2017)

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  • Page 1: Flow Transmitter

    Flow Transmitter MR Model User Manual XMT-UM-00498-EN-03 (September 2017)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Flow Transmitter, MR Model CONTENTS Introduction                                                           3 Safety Information                                                       3 Unpacking and Inspection                                                  3 Installation                                                            4...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION The MR flow transmitter is a state-of-the-art, microprocessor based variable area flow meter It combines the rugged proven technology of a piston-type, variable area flow meter with solid-state circuitry including: • Non-contact sensor electronics • Electronic signal conditioning circuit •...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation INSTALLATION THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TRAINED IN MAINTAINING INDUSTRIAL CLASS FLOW INSTRUMENTATION AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING PRODUCT INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE, CALL YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 5: Installation Recommendations

    Installation Installation Recommendations The transmitter is a simple device to install However, the following measures are recommended for reliable, trouble-free operation: • Align pipe accurately Piping should be accurately aligned and of correct length The high pressure body of the transmitter can withstand shock and flow/pressure pulsation However, the piping should be firmly supported by external mounting brackets, both upstream and downstream of the meter, to avoid any pipe flexing actions that could reduce meter life...
  • Page 6: Installing The Transmitter

    Installation Installing the Transmitter 1 Disconnect the electrical power from the target system before making or changing any transmitter connections 2 Use 005 A fast-acting fuse if non-current limited power sources are used 3 Terminate cable shield connection at either DC ground or earth ground 4 Mount the transmitter so fluid is traveling in the direction of the flow arrow Flow Direction Arrow Flow Inlet...
  • Page 7: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connections ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The standard cable length provided with an MR Transmitter is 150 ft (457 m) and includes a soldered, Hirschmann cable connector, assembled from the factory Additional cable lengths, shorter or longer, are available to match application requirements To connect the cable assembly to the transmitter, press the cable connector into the connector receptacle on the transmitter The cable only inserts in one direction If the connector does not seem to fit, do not force it Rotate the cable connector 90 degrees and...
  • Page 8: Wiring Configurations

    Electrical Connections Outlet Port Display Board Cable Connector Receptacle Cable Connector and Cable Sensor Board Inlet Port Figure 4: Terminology Wiring Configurations The transmitter can be wired in various configurations to allow interface with many different types of data collection and control instrumentation Figure 5 and Figure 6 represent typical wiring for a target powered by either AC power or DC supply...
  • Page 9: Cover Removal/Reinstallation

    Electrical Connections Fuse: 0.05 A Fast Excitation Black 4. . .20 mA Input (-) Voltage Green 4. . .20 mA Input (+) White Example: Black Chart Recorder Green White Figure 7: 4…20 mA connection using target's external power supply Fuse: 0.05 A Fast 0.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation OPERATION Operating the Meter The monitor has two modes of operation, referred to as RUN mode and PROGRAM mode as indicated on the display screen readout Normal operation will be in the run mode To access the program mode, press MENU until the first programming screen "DISPLAY"...
  • Page 11: Programming Operation (Program) Mode

    Operation Programming Operation (PROGRAM) Mode The Program mode lets you change the configuration and adjust the calibration of the meter The MR flow transmitter has two types of configuration changes accessible in program mode: • View or change selections from a pre-defined list •...
  • Page 12: Programming Flowchart For Water (Includes Water-Based Liquids)

    Operation Programming Flowchart for Water (Includes Water-Based Liquids) START Display Totl Exp Flow 4 mA Rate (Totalizer Exponent) (Full Flow Rate) Total Numeric Entry E-2 = × 0.01 Both E-1 = × 0.1 Test E0 = × 1 Flow 20 mA E1 = ×...
  • Page 13: Programming Flowchart For Oil (Includes Petroleum-Based, Phosphate Ester And Caustic/Api Oil

    Operation Programming Flowchart for Oil (Includes Petroleum-Based, Phosphate Ester and Caustic/API Oil) START Display Totl Exp Flow 4 mA Rate (Totalizer Exponent) (Full Flow Rate) Total Numeric Entry E-2 = × 0.01 Both E-1 = × 0.1 Test E0 = ×...
  • Page 14: Programming Flowchart For Air/Gases (Includes Caustic/Corrosive Gases)

    Operation Programming Flowchart for Air/Gases (Includes Caustic/Corrosive Gases) START Display Cal Out? Totl Exp Flow 4 mA Rate (Totalizer Exponent) (Calibrate Output?) (Full Flow Rate) Total Numeric Entry E-2 = × 0.01 Both E-1 = × 0.1 Test E0 = ×...
  • Page 15: Programming Procedures

    Programming Procedures PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES The MR flow transmitter is programmed at the factory according to the specifications provided at the time of order No further programming is required unless a change has occurred in the original specifications List Item Selection Procedure OTEE: If you are already in PROGRAM mode and the selection to view or change is displayed, proceed to step 3 below If you are in PROGRAM mode and the selection to view or change is...
  • Page 16: Programming Flowcharts

    Programming Procedures Programming Flowcharts See the following programming flowcharts for the menu structure of the MR flow transmitter and the available configuration selections: • "Programming Flowchart for Water (Includes Water-Based Liquids)" on page 12 • "Programming Flowchart for Oil (Includes Petroleum-Based, Phosphate Ester and Caustic/ API Oil)"...
  • Page 17 Programming Procedures Exponent Totalizer Multiplier × 001 (÷100) × 01 (÷100) × 1 (no multiplier) × 10 × 100 × 1000 × 10,000 × 100,000 × 1,000,000 Table 4: Total flow units Full Flow Rate (FULL FLOW) The Full Flow Rate parameter is used to span the meter Edit with the "Numeric Value Entry Procedure"...
  • Page 18 Programming Procedures Operating Pressure (OP PRES) (Displayed for GAS Meters Only) The Operating Pressure parameter is used in conjunction with Operating Pressure Units in gas applications to compensate for the actual pressure being measured at the meter Enter the operating pressure in either Bar or PSI units, depending on the Operating Pressure Units selected Edit with the "List Item Selection Procedure"...
  • Page 19 Programming Procedures Password (PASSWORD) Password protection prevents unauthorized users from changing programming information Initially, the password is set to all zeros Edit with the "Numeric Value Entry Procedure" on page 15 Restore Defaults (RES DFLT) Use this feature to restore factory calibration data To restore factory calibration data, select YES, then press ENTER Advanced Programming Descriptions Advanced programming allows for re-configuring the analog output Calibration of the...
  • Page 20: Cartridge Components

    Cartridge Components Password (PASSWORD) Password protection prevents unauthorized users from changing programming information Initially, the password is set to all zeros Edit with the "Numeric Value Entry Procedure" on page 20 Restore Defaults (RES DFLT) Use this feature to restore factory calibration data To restore factory calibration data, select YES, then press ENTER CARTRIDGE COMPONENTS Body...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance MAINTENANCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE TRANSMITTER FROM THE LINE, CHECK THE SYSTEM TO CONFIRM THAT LINE PRESSURE HAS BEEN REDUCED TO ZERO PSI. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 22: Inspection

    Maintenance 10 In reverse order, gently reassemble all parts back to their original configuration 11 Reinstall the spring, followed by the piston/internal magnet and then the retaining ring 12 Reinstall the cone/spider plate assembly and retaining spring, and secure with the inlet end fitting Secure the lid and ensure proper seating of the cover gasket by tightening the screws in a crisscross pattern See “Figure 9: Cover screw tightening sequence”...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING No LCD Display • For 4…20 mA operation, check for current flow in the loop • Check polarity of the current loop connections for proper orientation • For 0…5V or 0…10V operation, check for proper voltage being supplied to the unit •...
  • Page 24: Pneumatic

    Application Information Pneumatic OTEE: Pressure and temperature readings must be taken at the flow meter inlet to ensure accurate correction factors The pneumatic flow meter is calibrated for air in standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 10 sg (70° F @ 100 psi), and liter per second (lps) at 10 sg (21° C @ 69 bar) Pressure Gauge Temp...
  • Page 25: Fluid Selection Charts

    Fluid Selection Charts FLUID SELECTION CHARTS Liquids Correction Factor Specific Fluid Gravity Water Acetic Acid (Air Free) 106 0909 0971 Acetone 079 1053 1125 Alcohol Butyl (Butanol) 083 1027 1098 Alcohol Ethyl (Ethanol) 083 1027 1098 Ammonia 089 0992 1060 Benzine 069 1127...
  • Page 26: Gas

    Fluid Selection Charts Specific Fluid Gravity 1000 Argon (A) 138 1175 Carbon Dioxide (CO 153 1237 Freon 11 (CCI 492 2218 Freon 12 (CCI 426 2060 Helium (HE) 014 0374 Hydrogen (H 007 0265 Natural Gas 060 0775 Nitrogen (N 097 0985 Oxygen (O...
  • Page 27: Flow Vs Pressure Drop

    Flow vs Pressure Drop FLOW VS PRESSURE DROP Petroleum Fluids 1/2" 1-15 .20-2.0 1/4" .10-1.0 1-10 .05-.50 .02-.20 0.5-5.0 0.2-2.0 0.1-1.0 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM 1-1/4"/1-1/2" 3/4"/ 1" 10-150 5-50 4-40 10-100 3-30 10-75 1-10 2-20 5-50 0.5-5.0 0.2-2.0 3-30 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM 20-300...
  • Page 28: Phosphate Ester

    Flow vs Pressure Drop Phosphate Ester 0.20-2.0 1/4" 1/2" 1-15 0.10-1.0 1-10 .02-.20 .05-.50 0.2-2.0 0.5-5.0 0.1-1.0 2 2.5 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM 5-50 3/4"/ 1" 10-150 1-1/4" / 1-1/2" 4-40 10-100 3-30 0.5-5.0 10-75 2-20 5-50 1-10 0.2-2.0 3-30 0 1 2 3 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM...
  • Page 29: Api Oil

    Flow vs Pressure Drop API Oil 1/2" 1-15 .20-2.0 1/4" .10-1.0 1-10 0.5-5.0 0.2-2.0 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM 1-1/4"/ 1-1/2" 3/4" / 1" 4-40 10-100 10-75 3-30 5-50 2-20 3-30 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM Figure 18: API oil pressure drop charts September 2017 XMT-UM-00498-EN-03 Page 29...
  • Page 30: Water-Based Fluids

    Flow vs Pressure Drop Water-Based Fluids 1/2" 1/4" .20-2.0 1-15 .10 -1.0 1-10 0.5-5.0 0.2-2.0 0.1-1.0 .05-.50 0.2-2.0 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM 1-1/4"/ 1-1/2" 3/4" / 1" 10-150 5-50 4-40 10-100 3-30 10-75 0.5-5.0 2-20 5-50 1-10 3-30 0.2-2.0 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM 1/2"...
  • Page 31: Water

    Flow vs Pressure Drop Water 1/2" 1/4" .20-2.0 1-15 .10 -1.0 1-10 0.5-5.0 0.2-2.0 0.1-1.0 .05-.50 0.2-2.0 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM 1-1/4"/ 1-1/2" 3/4" / 1" 5-50 10-150 4-40 10-100 3-30 10-75 0.5-5.0 2-20 1-10 5-50 3-30 0.2-2.0 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM 15-150 3"...
  • Page 32: Caustic And Corrosive Liquids

    Flow vs Pressure Drop Caustic and Corrosive Liquids 1/4" .20-2.0 1/2" 1-15 .10 -1.0 1-10 0.5-5.0 0.2-2.0 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM 1-1/4"/ 1-1/2" 3/4" / 1" 4-40 10-100 3-30 10-75 0.5-5.0 2-20 1-10 5-50 3-30 0.1-2.0 FLOW, GPM FLOW, GPM Figure 21: Caustic and corrosive liquids pressure drop charts Page 32 XMT-UM-00498-EN-03...
  • Page 33: Air/Compressed Gases

    Flow vs Pressure Drop Air/Compressed Gases 3-30 1/4" 1/2" 15-150 2-20 10-100 1-10 5-50 3-25 0.5-5 FLOW, SCFM FLOW, SCFM 3/4" / 1" 100-1000 1-1/4"/ 1-1/2" 10-100 25-250 15-150 80-800 3-25 60-600 5-50 40-400 20-200 1000 FLOW, SCFM FLOW, SCFM Figure 22: Air/compressed gases pressure drop charts September 2017 XMT-UM-00498-EN-03...
  • Page 34: Air/Caustic And Corrosive Gases

    Flow vs Pressure Drop Air/Caustic and Corrosive Gases 3-30 1/4" 1/2" 15-150 2-20 10-100 5-50 3-25 FLOW, SCFM FLOW, SCFM 3/4" / 1" 100-1000 1-1/4"/ 1-1/2" 10-100 25-250 15-150 80-800 3-25 60-600 5-50 40-400 20-200 1000 FLOW, SCFM FLOW, SCFM Figure 23: Air/caustic and corrosive gases pressure drop charts Page 34 XMT-UM-00498-EN-03...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Enclosure NEMA 12 & 13 (equivalent to IP52 & 54) Rating Accuracy ± 2% of full scale Repeatability ± 1% Threads SAE J1926/1, NPTF ANSI B22, BSPP IS01179 Temperature –20…240° F (–29…116° C) Range Aluminum/ Liquids: 3500 psi/241 bar maximum (3:1 safety factor) Brass Gases: 1000 psi/69 bar maximum (10:1 safety factor) Operating...
  • Page 36: Materials

    Materials MATERIALS All Meters Common 2024 – T351 Anodized aluminum body, piston and cone Parts C360 Brass body, piston and cone T303 Stainless body, 2024 – T351 Anodized aluminum piston and con (Oil, PE WBF, & Air meters) T303 Stainless body, C360 Brass piston and con (Water meters) T316 Stainless body, piston and cone Petroleum (Oil) Spider Plate...
  • Page 37 Materials High Cycle Per NFPA/T261 R1 - 1991, C/90, the method of verifying rated fatigue pressure ApplicationsE: (or establishing the rated burst pressure, or both) of the pressure containing Pressure Fatigue envelope conforms to NFPA/T261 R1, Fluid power systems and products – Rating Method for verifying the fatigue and establishing the burst pressure ratings of the pressure containing envelope of a metal fluid power component...
  • Page 38: Dimensions

    Dimensions DIMENSIONS Figure 24: Dimensions Nominal Length Length Length Width Width Width Cable Depth Offset Hole Dia. Port Size in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) 1/4 in. 6.60 5.27 6.92...
  • Page 39 User Manual INTENTIONAL BLANK PAGE September 2017 XMT-UM-00498-EN-03 Page 39...
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