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- Page 1 Operating manual Operating manual ........... page 1 - 56 Magnetic Inductive Flow Sensor Series VMM Please keep this operating manual for future reference. If the device is resold, please provide the operating manual along with it.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Simulation ......................38 7.1.10 Self-test ........................ 40 7.1.11 Settings Sensor ..................... 42 Errors and returns ...................... 46 System errors......................46 Self-test errors ......................47 Return shipment to the manufacturer ..............48 - 2 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... - Page 3 11.3.2 Separate version (with wall bracket) ..............55 ® induQ is a registered trademark of SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kühn GmbH & Co. KG. Copyright notice: The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this operating manual as well as the communication of its contents to others without express authorization is prohibited.
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Page 4: About This Operating Manual
Pay attention to and comply with infor- mation that is marked with this symbol. Reference to another section, document or source. Follow the specified instructions and steps. Adhere to the given order. • Item. - 4 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... -
Page 5: Device Description
Device description ® induQ of the VMM from SIKA is a flow sensor without moving parts. The measurement is performed using magnetic induction. The VMM is used for measuring or dosing water and electrically conductive fluids. The com- plete measuring instrument comprises the sensor and the related display electronics. -
Page 6: Delivery, Unpacking And Accessories
Installation supplies (gaskets/seals, screws, etc.) are not included with the delivery. Grounding rings. Protection rings. Sensor cable. You can find details on the accessories in our catalog on the Internet. - 6 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... -
Page 7: Intended Use
® induQ - Series VMM Device description 1.2 Intended use Magnetic inductive flow sensor VMM is only intended to be used for measuring and dosing / batching the flow of electric conductive, liquid media According to the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, only Group 2 fluids are permitted to be used. -
Page 8: Safety Instructions
In order to guarantee that the device operates safely, the operator must act competently and be conscious of safety issues. SIKA provides support for the use of its products either personally or via relevant literature. The customer verifies that our product is fit for purpose based on our technical information. -
Page 9: Construction And Function
® induQ - Series VMM Construction and function Special safety instructions: Danger! Electric current! Particular care must be taken if the front window of the housing becomes fogged over or discolored because moisture, water or product might seep through the wire sheath into the terminal compartment in the housing! Ingress protection IP67 is only achieved if suitable and tightly screwed down cable glands or conduits are used. -
Page 10: Measuring Principle
the equipment is depressurized and has cooled down. Please observe in particular "Instructions on potential equalization and cathode protec- tion" ( § 4.2). Suitable tools: Use only suitable tools of the correct size. - 10 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... -
Page 11: Installation Instructions Display Electronics
® induQ - Series VMM Installation of VMM 4.1 Installation instructions display electronics Compact version (standard): For the compact version the display electronics housing is mounted on the sensor. Therefore no cable is necessary between sensor and display electronics. Remote version (optional): The display electronics needs to be mounted separately from the sensor if: •... -
Page 12: Instructions On Potential Equalization And Cathode Protection
Grounding electrodes are more economical than grounding washers. However, it must be ensured that noticeable differences in potential within the equipment are eliminated, other- wise the grounding electrodes will electrolyze and be destroyed. - 12 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... -
Page 13: Cathodic Protectives
® induQ - Series VMM Installation of VMM Potential-free installation of the sensor: If the pipelines cannot be grounded, due to operational reasons, the sensor must be installed voltage free. To do this, a separate cable must be used to electrically connect these seg- ments of the pipeline (min. -
Page 14: Sensor Installation Instructions
The flow sensor is only suitable for application in completely filled pipe systems. With a free pipe outlet, the sensor should not be installed in pipe sections that could run empty (e.g., downpipes). - 14 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... - Page 15 ® induQ - Series VMM Installation of VMM If the sensor must be installed in a down pipe, ensure that portion of the pipeline is al- ways filled 100% with the media. • Due to possible accumulation of gases, the sensor should not be installed at the highest point of a pipeline.
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Page 16: Mounting
During installation, comply with the requirements that result from your application. Maintain the required tightening torques. IMPORTANT! Weather protection required In the case of an outdoor installation, the device must be protected against direct solar irradiation with a weather shield. - 16 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... -
Page 17: Electrical Connection
® induQ - Series VMM Electrical connection Electrical connection CAUTION! Electric current! The electrical connection of the VMM should only be carried out by a fully qualified elec- trician. De-energize the electrical system before connecting the VMM. Make the electrical connection of the VMM through the terminal strips in the interior of the display electronics. - Page 18 24 V 30 V 60 mA 1.8 W Recommendation Pull-Up / Pull-Down resistance ~5 kΩ. Wiring current output (passive): An external voltage supply is required when connecting the passive current output. - 18 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018...
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Page 19: Electrode And Magnetic Current Line
® induQ - Series VMM Commissioning 5.2 Electrode and magnetic current line For the separate design, the electrodes and magnetic current cable must be connected in addition. CAUTION! Electric current! Do not connect or disconnect the field coil cable before the primary power of the meter has been disconnected! Connect through the terminal strips in the junction boxes of the display electronics and the sensor. - Page 20 Follow the steps to change the orientation of the dis- play electronics: Loosen the two setscrews Turn the display electronics in the desired posi- tion. Tighten the two setscrews again. - 20 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018...
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Page 21: Operation
® induQ - Series VMM Operation Operation The display electronics are controlled through the display and the keypad. Display: The display electronics has an integrated back lighted, alphanumeric display with two 16- character lines (format 0.4 x 2.0 in). Measurement data and settings can be read directly from this display The LCD is designed to be operated at tempera- tures ranging from −... - Page 22 If the user attempts to modify values for any of these parameters without entering the re- quired password, the message “Access denied” will be displayed. See also "Operating modes" ( p. 22) and "Passwords" ( p. 23). The various categories for submenu items are described below. - 22 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018...
- Page 23 ® induQ - Series VMM Operation Selection window / make a selection: For the selection window, the first line of the LCD always displays the heading, while the sec- ond line displays the current setting. For the selection window, the first line of the LCD always dis- Function name plays the heading, while the second line displays the current [selection]...
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Page 24: Functional Classes (Main Menu)
In the following, all software functions that can be accessed using the customer password are described. Functions that are only accessible to the vendor (service functions) are not described in this manual. - 24 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... -
Page 25: Measured Values
® induQ - Series VMM Operation 7.1.1 Measured values Volume flow rate: The MEASURED VALUES functional class in- If you select the function volume flow cludes all functions for displaying the meas- current value for the volume flow will be dis- ured values. - Page 26 The calculation of the relative flow rate is based on the following formula: lower range limit − ⋅ upper range limit lower range limit − - 26 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018...
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Page 27: Password
® induQ - Series VMM Operation QV + flow velocity: Raw value display: If the function QV+ flow velocity is selected, The raw value display supports fault diag- in the first line current value of the volume nostics and trouble shooting. Please inform flow and in the second line the current flow our service department about the clear text velocity will be displayed. - Page 28 Reactivation of a dis- play electronics at the vendor’s site Notice due to a lost password is not part of The factory set for the customer our warranty! password is 0002. - 28 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018...
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Page 29: Totalizer
® induQ - Series VMM Operation Service password: Totalizer unit: The service password is not required for pa- For selecting the desired function please use rameter settings which are relevant for op- the key or . eration. After choosing the function Totalizer The service password is reserved for service unit and pressing ENTER key, the current technicians and not provided to customers. -
Page 30: Measurement Processing
23). Notice After a jump in the measuring variable the output measured value reaches about 99% of the new set point after τ The factory setting is 3 seconds. - 30 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... -
Page 31: Flow
® induQ - Series VMM Operation 7.1.5 Flow Low flow cut: The FLOW functional class includes func- is a threshold for flow low flow cut tions that affect lower- and upper-range val- rate (percentage the upper-range value). ues and the processing of the measured flow If the volume drops below this value, the dis- rates. - Page 32 (factory default). Volume flow upper-range value: This function is intended to set the upper- range value for volume flow QV URV which corresponds to the upper-range value for the output value. - 32 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018...
- Page 33 ® induQ - Series VMM Operation After choosing the function Volume flow up- Volume flow limit MAX: per-range value and pressing the ENTER The MAX limit value for volume flow can be key, the following selection field will be dis- shown by the status output.
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Page 34: Pulse Output
7.1.6.2 Pulse output When selecting „pulses”, pulses per flow unit will be output by the transmitter. The pulse shape is defined by the parameters pulse output unit, pulse value and pulse width. - 34 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... - Page 35 ® induQ - Series VMM Operation When choosing an improper combination of Pulse value: these parameters (e.g. the number of pulses This function is used to define how many per time unit cannot be generated due to the pulses will be output per accumulated unit. pulse width which is too large), one of the After selecting the function following error messages will be displayed:...
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Page 36: Status Output
For selecting the desired function please use the key or . After selecting the function Status output state active state press the ENTER key to display the current setting: Example: Output active [closed] - 36 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... -
Page 37: Current Output
® induQ - Series VMM Operation 7.1.8 Current output The CURRENT OUTPUT functional class in- The range from 4 to 20,5 mA is according to cludes the settings for the current outputs of the NAMUR-recommendation and uses the the display electronics. measuring range up 104%. -
Page 38: Simulation
For selecting the desired function within the class please use the keys and . Press ENTER key to display the current se- lection for the type of simulation: Example: Preset of [direct] - 38 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... - Page 39 ® induQ - Series VMM Operation Direct simulation – status output *: One of the following settings can be chosen Using the function Simulation direct ( "Selection window / make a selection", the status output can be af- status output p.
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Page 40: Self-Test
After selecting the function Self-test using the key or press the on/off ENTER key. The current setting will be dis- played. - 40 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... - Page 41 ® induQ - Series VMM Operation Example: Reference calibration on / off: Self-test The function Reference calibration [off] is used to enable or disable the peri- on/off The default setting for the monitoring func- odical recalibration of the transmitter. This tion for the field coil current is „on“.
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Page 42: Settings Sensor
For changing the parameter please refer to the description in Section "Input window / modify a value". Notice When entering 00 Min for this parame- ter, the detection will be performed continuously. - 42 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... - Page 43 ® induQ - Series VMM Operation Sensor constant CFH: After selecting this function using the key The sensor constant CFH is determined by or and pressing Enter, the current setting calibration and it’s a characteristic value for will be displayed: the sensor.
- Page 44 The default setting is 60 Hz. After choosing the function reverse Mains frequen- using the key or and pressing Enter, the following selection field will be displayed - 44 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018...
- Page 45 ® induQ - Series VMM Operation forward & reverse: Show system errors: This function is intended to show the history of system errors that have occurred. After selecting the function show system using key or and pressing En- errors ter, the code of last system error will be dis- played (...
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Page 46: Errors And Returns
These error messages are not reset automatically when the error disappears. If the cause of any error messages described below cannot be fixed, please contact the SIKA Service. System errors will be displayed starting with the message “system error” followed by a 5- digit number in hexadecimal code. -
Page 47: Self-Test Errors
® induQ - Series VMM Errors and returns 8.2 Self-test errors Self-test errors such as problems with a sensor line or inconsistent parameter settings are displayed as textual error messages on the LCD. When the cause of error has been fixed, the message disappears from the display automatically. -
Page 48: Return Shipment To The Manufacturer
Due to legal requirements placed on environmental protection and occupational safety and health and to maintain the health and safety of our employees, all units returned to SIKA for repair must be free of toxins and hazardous substances. That also applies to cavities in the devices. -
Page 49: Cleaning, Maintenance, Storage
® induQ - Series VMM Cleaning, maintenance, storage Cleaning, maintenance, storage 9.1 Cleaning Clean the VMM with a dry or slightly damp lint-free cloth. Do not use sharp objects or ag- gressive agents for cleaning. 9.2 Maintenance The VMM is maintenance-free cannot be repaired by the user. In case of a defect, the device must be replaced or returned to the manufacturer for repair. -
Page 50: Storage
Comply with the relevant regulations of your country when disposing the units. Take the VMM to your local recycling plant send the VMM back to your supplier or to SIKA. * WEEE reg. no.: DE 25976360 - 50 -... -
Page 51: Technical Data
® induQ - Series VMM Technical data 11 Technical data The technical data of customized versions may differ from the data in these instructions. Please observe the information specified on the type plate. 11.1 Characteristics of the VMM Type VMM32 …VMM200 Characteristics Sensor Measuring range 0…33 ft/s (0…10 m/s) - Page 52 -4 °F - Flow velocity 0.82…33 ft/s - Viscosity no restrictions - Aggregate state liquid - Empty pipe detection can be activated and deactivated factory scaled measuring range for … corresponds to: - 52 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018...
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Page 53: Materials Table
® induQ - Series VMM Technical data Type VMM32 …VMM200 Process variables Ambient temperature Hard rubber: 32...176 °F PTFE: -4…212 °F Display electronics: -4…122 °F (the readability of the LCD is restricted below 32 °F) Process connections Steel: min. 14 °F Stainless steel: min. -
Page 54: Dimensions And Weights
13.78 • 14.17 +0 / -0.12 7.87 13.78 5.63 91.8 • 98.5 for process connection according to ANSI B16.5 150 RF. Weight: Sensor • Compact device. installation length: without protection ring • with protection ring. - 54 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018... -
Page 55: Separate Version (With Wall Bracket)
® induQ - Series VMM Technical data 11.3.2 Separate version (with wall bracket) Display electronics: Sensor: The dimensions L, W, D and H correspond to the values of the table on the compact device ( § 11.3.1). Technical changes reserved - 55 -... - Page 56 Sensors and Measuring Instruments Flow Measuring Instruments Test and Calibration Instruments SIKA USA Inc. 1500 S. Sylvania Ave. Suite 111 Sturtevant WI 53177 262 886-2695 262 898-0101 info@sika-usa.com www.sika-usa.com - 56 - © SIKA • Ba_VMM_us • 09/2018...
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