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Contents 4.3.1 Changing the Display for One- or Two-Variable Screens ......... . 33 4.3.2 Changing the Measurement Type for One- or Two-Variable Screens .
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Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AT600 ultrasonic flow meter. The AT600 is a clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter for the measurement of liquid products. It is designed for the industrial applications, including water, wastewater, steel, campus energy, and others.
Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions 1.2 Theory of Operation The AT600 flow meter uses a procedure called Transit-Time Flow Measurement . In this method, two transducers, which are in acoustic communication with each other, serve as both ultrasonic signal generators and receivers. That is, the second transducer can receive ultrasonic signals transmitted by the first transducer and vice versa.
Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions 1.3 Safety Guidelines To ensure safe and reliable operation of the AT600, the system must be installed in accordance with the guidelines discussed in this manual. This chapter includes the following topics: • “Unpacking the AT600 system” on page 4 •...
Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions 1.4 Unpacking the AT600 system Before removing the AT600 system from the crate, please inspect the flow meter. Before discarding any of the packing materials, account for all components and documentation listed on the packing slip. The discarding of an important item along with the packing materials is all too common.
Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions 1.5 Installing the Electronics Enclosure The AT600 electronics is housed in a powder-coated, aluminum, NEMA type 4X/IP67 enclosure suitable for indoor or outdoor use. See Figure 5 below for the mounting dimensions and weight of the AT600 electronics enclosure.
Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions Installing the Electronics Enclosure (cont.) The installation base of AT600 electronics enclosure can be rotated 90° to keep a horizontal view of the user interface in any mounting orientation. See Figure 6 below for drawings of the AT600 mounting base. Horizontal Vertical Figure 6: The AT600 Mounting Base...
Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions 1.7 Choosing a Clamp-On Fixture/Transducer Location For a given fluid and pipe, the accuracy of AT600 depends on the location and alignment of the transducers. In addition to accessibility, when choosing a transducer location, follow these guidelines: •...
Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions 1.8 Mounting the Clamp-on Fixture and Transducer System The AT600 transducer system includes one or two clamp-on fixtures, two transducers and one transducer cable. One clamp-on fixture is shipped with both transducers installed and the transducer cable connected to the transducers.
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Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions Mounting the Clamp-on Fixture and Transducer System (cont.) From the information on the previous page and the documentation included with your AT600 flow meter system, you should already know the following details about your installation: •...
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Chapter 1. General Installation Instructions Mounting the Clamp-on Fixture and Transducer System (cont.) START HERE Note: The red boxes are the recommended configuration, which works for most applications. AT6 Trans. UTXDR Trans. CF-LP Trans. C-RS Trans. C-PT Trans. AT600 Fixture CF-ES Fixture GCF Fixture 2 MHz...
Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation 2.1 Installing an AT600 Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer System The instructions in this section are for installations using the AT600 clamp-on fixture only. For installations using other clamp-on fixtures, see “Installing a CF-ES Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer System” on page 20 or “Installing a General Clamping Fixture and Transducer System”...
Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation Figure 11: 2 Traverse Installation with 1 Clamp-On Fixture 2.1.1 Transducer Spacing = 32 to 250 mm or 50 to 320 mm, Traverses = 2, Fixtures = 1 (cont.) IMPORTANT: If there is any type of coating or protective layer on the outer pipe surface, it must be removed at the locations where the transducers and the couplant contact the pipe surface.
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Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation 2.1.1 Transducer Spacing = 32 to 250 mm or 50 to 320 mm, Traverses = 2, Fixtures = 1 (cont.) 5. See Figure 14 below for an example of a completed installation. In this drawing, LSL is the Lower Specified Limit and USL is the Upper Specified Limit for the installation.
Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation 2.1.2 Transducer Spacing = 320 to 940 mm, Traverses = 2, Fixtures = 2 For a two traverse installation with a calculated transducer spacing of 320 to 940 mm for a 1 MHz or 0.5 MHz transducer, two fixtures are installed on the same side of the pipe.
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Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation DOWNSTREAM UPSTREAM Figure 16: Moving the Downstream Transducer 2.1.2 Transducer Spacing = 320 to 940 mm, Traverses = 2, Fixtures = 2 (cont.) IMPORTANT: Tight contact must be made between the bars on the two fixtures to ensure an accurate spacing. 5.
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Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation LSL1 USL1 LSL2 USL2 UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM Spacing Figure 18: Transducer Spacing of 620 to 940 mm with 2 Fixtures 6. Your clamp-on fixture and transducer installation is now complete. To wire your AT600 flow meter, proceed to “Wiring the AT600 Electronics”...
Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation 2.1.3 Transducer Spacing = 0 to 250 mm or 0 to 320 mm, Traverses = 1, Fixtures = 2 For a one traverse installation with a calculated transducer spacing of 0 to 250 mm for a 2 MHz transducer or 0 to 320 mm for a 1 MHz or 0.5 MHz transducer, two clamp-on fixtures are installed on opposite sides of the pipe.
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Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation 2.1.3 Transducer Spacing = 0 to 250 mm or 0 to 320 mm, Traverses = 1, Fixtures = 2 (cont.) 7. Set the spacing between the two transducers to the value calculated by the meter as follows: a.
Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation 2.1.4 Transducer Spacing >320 mm, Traverses = 1, Fixtures = 2 For a one traverse installation with a calculated transducer spacing of >320 mm for a 1 MHz or 0.5 MHz transducer, two clamp-on fixtures are installed on opposite sides of the pipe. To install this configuration, refer to Figure 21 below and complete the following steps: 1.
Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation 2.2 Installing a CF-ES Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer System To use the AT600 flow meter on 0.5 to 2 in. (15 to 50 mm) pipes, the CF-ES clamp-on fixture must be used. UTXDR or CF-LP transducers are available for installation in this fixture. Note the following specifications: •...
Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation 2.3.2 Installing C-RS or C-PT Transducers with an RG62 Cable The AT600 flow meter can be connected directly to a C-RS or C-PT transducer with an optional RG62 cable, which has a BNC connector at transducer end. Thus, the BNC to SMA Adapter is not needed. This RG62 cable has a submersible cable option for the C-RS transducer.
Chapter 3. Wiring the AT600 Electronics Chapter 3. Wiring the AT600 Electronics 3.1 Wiring Diagram ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS! To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed as described in “Wiring Cable Specifications and Requirements” on page 177. This section includes instructions for making all the necessary electrical connections to the AT600 flow meter.
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Chapter 3. Wiring the AT600 Electronics Making the Electrical Connections (cont.) For proper wiring, the power lines, transducer cable and I/O lines must be routed through the appropriate cable glands (see Figure 24 below). Also, refer to “Wiring Cable Specifications and Requirements” on page 177 for the required cable specifications.
Chapter 3. Wiring the AT600 Electronics 3.2 Wiring the Line Power ATTENTION EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS! To meet CE Marking requirements, all cables must be installed as described in “Wiring Cable Specifications and Requirements” on page 177. The AT600 may be ordered for operation with power inputs of either 85-264 VAC or 12-28 VDC. The label on the shroud inside the electronics enclosure lists the required line voltage for your meter.
Chapter 3. Wiring the AT600 Electronics Wiring the Line Power (cont.) Refer to Figure 23 on page 23 to locate the terminal block and connect the line power as follows: WARNING! Improper connection of the line power leads or connecting the meter to the incorrect line voltage will damage the unit.
Chapter 3. Wiring the AT600 Electronics 3.4 Wiring the System Ground WARNING! The AT600 must always be connected to a proper earth ground, using the system grounding screw shown in Figure 26 below. SYSTEM GROUNDING SCREW DETAIL C Figure 26: System Grounding Screw 3.5 Wiring the Analog Output for HART Communication The standard configuration of the Model AT600 flow meter includes one isolated 0/4-20mA analog output.
Chapter 3. Wiring the AT600 Electronics Wiring the Analog Output for HART Communication (cont.) WARNING! Always be sure to disconnect the main power supply from the AT600 before proceeding with these instructions. To wire the analog output, refer to Figure 27 on page 27 and complete the following steps: 1.
Chapter 3. Wiring the AT600 Electronics 3.7 Wiring the Frequency/Totalizer/Alarm Output The AT600 can accommodate up to two digital outputs. Each of these outputs can be configured as either a totalizer, frequency or alarm output (see “Programming Digital Communications” on page 61 for instructions). Each totalizer/frequency/alarm output requires a twisted pair cable.
Chapter 3. Wiring the AT600 Electronics 3.8 Wiring the Gate Input Gate Contact Input The AT600 provides a port. This port is designed to start/stop the totalizer. During normal measurement mode, thee operator can start or stop the totalizer functionality by toggling the gate switch. WARNING! Always be sure to disconnect the main power supply from the AT600 before proceeding with these instructions.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.1 Introduction This chapter provides instructions for programming the AT600 flow meter to place it into service. Before the AT600 can begin taking measurements, at least the following menus must be programmed: •...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.2 AT600 Keypad Operation There are six keys and two LEDs on the AT600 keypad. The green light is a system health indicator and is on when the meter is operational and not in error. The red light is a system status indicator and is on when the meter is in error.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.3 Display Programming The AT600 keypad has six keys (see “AT600 Keypad Operation” on page 32) and the following two LEDs: • Green: The green LED is a system health indicator and it is On when the meter is operating without error.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.3.1 Changing Display for One- or Two-Variable Screens (cont.) Display/Decimal Use the [] and [] keys to scroll to the desired value. (Available options include 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and Sci (Scientific Notation). Press [ select the value, and then press [ ...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.3.3 Changing the Measurement Type or Units for the Totalizer Screens The totalizer screen opens similar to Figure 32 below. Totalizer Units Start/Stop Totalizer Reset Totalizer Total m^3 Forward 0.000e+00 Totalizer Values Measurement Type Reverse 0.000e+00 Error Code...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.3.3 Changing the Measurement Type or Units for the Totalizer Screens (cont.) To change the totalizer measurement type, proceed as follows: From the display screen, press either the [] or [] keys until the TOTAL m^3 measurement type is highlighted.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.3.4 Starting or Stopping the Totalizer Measurement To start or stop totalizer measurements: Start/Stop From the display, press either the [] or [] keys until the icon TOTAL m^3 Start Stop (either an arrow icon for or a two-bar icon for ) is highlighted.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.3.5 Resetting the Totalizer To reset the totalizer, proceed as follows: TOTAL m^3 Reset From the display screen, press either the [] or [] keys until the icon (a partial circle with an arrow) is highlighted. Forward 0.000e+00 Reverse...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.4 Entering the Main Menu Display Locked Esc > Enter > Esc Unlocked Main Menu Display Format Program Program Review Keypad Lockout Language 1 Variable English Deutsch Français 2 Variables Italiano Totalizer Português Española Svenska Turkish Figure 33: The Main Menu Map...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.4.1 Display Format (cont.) Display Format Use the [] or [] keys to highlight and press . The Display following screen opens. Display Format Program Program Review Keypad Lockout Use the [] and [] arrow keys to highlight the desired format setup and Display/Display Format ...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.4.3 Language Display Language To change the display language, on the menu, select Display press [√]. A screen similar to the following opens. Program Program Review Keypad Lockout Language Use the [] and [] arrow keys to highlight the desired language and Display/Language press [√] to return to the previous screen.
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.4.4.1 Program Review Program Review menu requires no user password. However, it provides view-only access to the Program Menu information. To change any setting or parameter, you must enter the by entering a valid password.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.5 User Preferences 4.5.1 Setting User Preference To check or change the desired settings, under , select User Preference . The following screen opens. Settings and press Setting Units Setting Density Password Meter Tag Label Setting To check the...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.5.2 Units Setting To check or change velocity flow units, use the [] or [] arrow key to User Preference Units Setting select and press . The following screen opens. Settings Units Setting Density Password Units Setting...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.5.3 Density Density To configure flow density, use the [] or [] arrow key to select User preference and press . The following screen opens. Settings Units Setting Density Password Density Use the [] or [] arrow keys to highlight the desired density type and Density (Act) press [√].
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.5.4 Password Password To set up a password, use the [] or [] arrow key to select User preference press [√]. The following screen opens. Setting Units Setting Density Password Use the [] or [] key to select a specific digit, then use the [] or [] key Enter the password ...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.5.5.2 Timeout Timeout To provide a timeout, select and press [√]. A screen similar to the Display following opens. Backlight Timeout Note: The default value for the timeout is Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following opens. Timeout Timeout Use the [] or [] key to select a specific digit, then use the [] or [] key...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.6 Inputs/Outputs 4.6.1 Programming the Analog Output Menu Analog Output To access the menu, on the initial screen, highlight the Velocity lock symbol and press [√]. The following screen opens. Program Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Display Display Format Program...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.6.1.1 Setting the Analog Measurements Select the desired Input/Output Output with the [] or [] arrow keys, and press enter the configuration menu. Analog Output A Digital Output B Digital Output C Modbus/Service Port ...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.6.1.3 Calibrate the Output Analog Output A Calibrate Analog Output Use the menu to trim the analog output. In the Calibrate Measurement menu, select and press . A screen similar to the following opens.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.6.2 Programming the Digital Output Menu Digital Output To access the menu, on the initial screen, highlight the Velocity lock symbol and press [√]. The following screen opens. Program Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Display Display Format Program...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.6.2.1 Disable the Digital Output Digital Output B To disable , select in the menu and press twice. Digital Output B Pulse Frequency Alarm 4.6.2.2 Setting the Pulse Output Pulse output generates a square wave pulse for each unit of flow that Digital Output B ...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Setting the Pulse Value Pulse Value Use the [] or [] arrow keys to select and press . A screen Pulse similar to the following opens. Measurement Pulse Value Pulse Time Test Pulse Pulse Value is the amount of flow represented by one pulse in the Pulse Value...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Totalizer Pulse Setting Guidelines When programming the pulse totalizer, a smaller pulse value generally results in higher totalizer accuracy. However, the minimum practical pulse value is limited by the resolution of the pulse counter being used. Thus, one must find the proper balance between the desire for a small pulse value and the capability of the pulse counter to accurately read the pulses output by the AT600.
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Setting the Pulse Error Handling Error Handling Error To change the status of the pulse output, select Pulse Handling in the menu and press . The following screen opens. Pulse Value Pulse Time Test Pulse Error Handling Hold...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.6.2.3 Setting the Frequency Frequency sends out a continuous square wave, with a frequency Digital Output B Frequency proportional to the measured flow rate. Select and press Pulse open the following screen. Frequency Alarm Setting Measurement Type ...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Setting the Base Value, Full Value, and Frequency (cont.) Use the [] or [] key to select a specific digit, then use the [] or [] key Base Value to change that digit as required. After all digits are correct, press UNIT: m/s ...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming The Test Frequency Frequency Test Frequency To test the Frequency output, select and press . The Full Value following screen opens. Full Frequency Test Frequency Error Handling Press to open a screen similar to the following. Test Frequency Test Frequency Use the [] or [] key to select a specific digit, then use the [] or [] key...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Setting the Measurement Type Measurement Select and press . A screen similar to the following opens. Alarm Measurement Alarm State Alarm Type Alarm Value Measurement Measurement In the menu, select the type of analog output to be used, and ...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Setting the Alarm Type Alarm Type Use the [] or [] arrow keys to select and press . A screen Alarm similar to the following opens. Measurement Alarm State Alarm Type Alarm Value You can choose from three alarm types: Alarm Type •...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Test the Alarms Alarms Test Alarms To test the output, select and press . The following Alarm screen opens. Alarm State Alarm Type Alarm Value Test Alarms Select to disable the alarm or to enable the alarm.
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.6.4.1 Modbus Modbus Digital Comm Input/Output To set up , select on the screen and press Input/Output . The following screen opens. Digital Output B Digital Output C Modbus/Service Port Digital Comm Digital Comm Press again, and a screen similar to the following opens.
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Selecting the Modbus Address Address To set the address, select and press . A screen similar to the MODBUS following opens. Baud Rate Address Bits/Parity Stop Bits Press again, and a screen similar to the following opens. Address Address Address...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Selecting the Stop Bits Stop Bits Stop Bits, Stop Bits The default is 1. To set the select and press MODBUS A screen similar to the following opens. Baud Rate Address Bits/Parity Stop Bits ...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Setting the HART Address HART Address To set the address, select and press . A screen similar to HART the following opens. Address Press again, and a screen similar to the following opens. Address Address The default setting is 0.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7 Sensor Setup Sensor Setup To access the menu from the measurement display, Velocity highlight the lock symbol and press [√]. The following screen opens. Program Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Display Display Format Program...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.1 Meter Setup 4.7.1.1 Setting the Zero Cutoff Near zero flow rate, the readings may fluctuate due to small offsets caused by thermal drift or similar Zero Zero Cutoff factors. To force a display reading when there is minimal flow, enter a value as described below.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.2 Mounting Type 4.7.2.1 Setting the Mounting Type Mounting Type Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Sensor Setup Meter Setup Mounting Type Pipe Transducer Clamp-on Select if need and press [√] to return to the previous screen. Mounting Type Clamp-on Wetted...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.3 Programming the Pipe Menu when Wetted selected 4.7.3.1 Setting the Pipe OD, ID, and Wall Thickness Pipe Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Sensor Setup Meter Setup Mounting Type Pipe Transducer ipe OD, Pipe ID Wall Thickness In the Sensor Setup menu, select P...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.4 Programming the Pipe Menu when Clamp-on selected 4.7.4.1 Setting the Pipe OD, ID, and Wall Thickness Pipe Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Sensor Setup Meter Setup Mounting Type Pipe Transducer Sensor Setup Pipe OD Pipe ID...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.4.2 Selecting the Pipe Material Pipe Pipe Material In the menu, select and press [√]. The following screen Pipe opens. Pipe OD Pipe ID Note: Table 3 below lists the available pre-programmed pipe materials. Wall Thickness Pipe Material Table 3: Pre-programmed Pipe Materials...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.4.2 Setting the Pipe Material (cont.) Press again, and a screen similar to the following opens. Pipe SOS Pipe SOS Note: The units shown are the units selected in the Units Setting menu. 2400.000 Pipe SOS Use the [] or [] key to select a specific digit, then use the [] or [] key...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.4.3 Setting the Pipe Lining (cont.) Press again, and a screen similar to the following opens. Lining Thickness Lining Thickness Note: The units shown are the units selected in the Units Setting menu. 0.000 Lining Thickness Use the [] or [] key to select a specific digit, then use the [] or [] key...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.4.3 Setting the Pipe Lining (cont.) Press again, and a screen similar to the following opens. Lining SOS Lining SOS Note: The units shown are the units selected in the Units Setting menu. 2000.000 Lining SOS Use the [] or [] key to select a specific digit, then use the [] or [] key...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.5.1 Entering a Standard Transducer (cont.) Press again, and a screen similar to the following opens. SPEC Use the [] or [] key to select a specific digit, then use the [] or [] key ...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming Table 5: Standard Transducer Types (cont.) Transducer Number Transducer Type CWL-2 CPS-1.0 CPW (WT-1P-1.0 on AB82 CPW (WT-1P-0.5 on NDT plastic CPW (WT-1P-1.0 on NDT plastic CPB-1.0-HT CPB-2.0-HT CPB-1.0 CPB-1.0-MT C-RL-0.5 C-RL-1 C-RL-0.5 C-RL-1 C-RL-0.5 C-RL-1 C-RV-0.5...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.5.2 Entering a Special Transducer Transducer Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Sensor Setup Meter Setup Mounting Type Pipe Transducer SPEC Select and press [√]. A screen similar to the following opens. Transducer SPEC Special Transducer...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.5.2 Entering a Special Transducer Wedge Angle Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Special Transducer Frequency Wedge Angle Wedge SNSD Time Wedge Press again, and a screen similar to the following opens. Wedge Angle Wedge Angle Wedge Angle...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.5.2 Entering a Special Transducer (cont.) Press again, and a screen similar to the following opens. Wedge SNSD Wedge SNSD 2482 Wedge SNSD Use the [] or [] key to select a specific digit, then use the [] or [] key ...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.6 Programming the Transducer when Wetted selected 4.7.6.1 Entering a Standard Transducer Transducer Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Sensor Setup Meter Setup Mounting Type Pipe Transducer Select and press [√]. A screen similar to the following opens. Transducer SPEC SPEC...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.6.2 Entering a Special Transducer Transducer Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Sensor Setup Meter Setup Mounting Type Pipe Transducer SPEC Select and press [√]. A screen similar to the following opens. Transducer SPEC Special Transducer...
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Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.6.2 Entering a Special Transducer (cont.) Press [√] again, and a screen similar to the following opens. Time Wedge Time Wedge 7.500 Time Wedge Use the [] or [] key to select a specific digit, then use the [] or [] key ...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.7 Programming the Number of Traverses 1 Traverse 3 Traverse 2 Traverse 4 Traverse Figure 35: Examples of 1 to 4 Traverses Traverses Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Sensor Setup Mounting Type Pipe Transducer Traverses...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.8 Programming the Fluid Type If the fluid type is known, the meter performs flow rate calculations based on the programmed parameters Tracking Windows for that fluid. However, if the fluid type is not known, you must activate the function described below.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.9 Programming the Fluid Temperature Fluid Temperature Sensor Setup Select in the menu, and press [√]. The Sensor Setup following screen opens. Traverses Fluid Type Fluid Temperature Transducer Spacing Press again, and a screen similar to the following opens. Fluid Temperature Fluid Temperature 25.000...
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.10 Calculating the Path when Clamp-on selected Path Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Sensor Setup Traverses Fluid Type Fluid Temperature Path Press again. Record this calculated transducer spacing for use in Path installing your transducers on the pipe.
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Programming 4.7.11 Enter the Path when Wetted selected Path Select and press [√]. The following screen opens. Sensor Setup Traverses Fluid Type Fluid Temperature Path In the Sensor Setup menu, select Path Length or Axial Length and press Path [√].
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Chapter 5. Error Codes and Troubleshooting Chapter 5. Error Codes and Troubleshooting 5.1 Error Display in the User Interface The bottom line of the LCD displays a single, top priority error message during operation. This line, called the Error Line, includes two parts: Error header and Error String. The Error header indicates the error pattern and error number, while the Error string gives a detailed description of the error information.
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Chapter 5. Error Codes and Troubleshooting PeakPctUp Displays the percentage of peak of the upstream signal PeakPctDn Displays the percentage of peak of the downstream signal 5.1.2.1 E1: Low Signal Problem: Poor ultrasonic signal strength or the signal exceeds the programmed limit. Cause: Signal Low Limit When the SNR is less that the value of...
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Chapter 5. Error Codes and Troubleshooting Action: Check for sources of electrical interference and verify the integrity of the electronics console by temporarily substituting a test flowcell that is known to be good. Check the transducers and relocate them, if necessary. See “Diagnostics” on page 93, for instructions. AquaTrans™...
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Chapter 5. Error Codes and Troubleshooting 5.1.2.5 E5: Amplitude Error Problem: The signal amplitude exceeds the limits programmed in the Program > Advanced > Error Limits > Amp Disc Min/Max menu. Cause: Solid or liquid particulates may be present in the flowcell. Also, poor coupling for the clamp-on transducers can cause this problem.
Flowcell problems fall into two categories: fluid problems or pipe problems. Read the following sections carefully to determine if the problem is indeed related to the flowcell. If the instructions in this section fail to resolve the problem, contact GE for assistance. 5.2.2.1 Fluid Problems Most fluid-related problems result from a failure to observe the flow meter system installation instructions.
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For a GE flowcell, this data will be included with the documentation for the system. If the transducers are mounted onto an existing pipe, these dimensions must be precisely measured.
Chapter 6. Communication Chapter 6. Communication 6.1 MODBUS 6.1.1 Introduction The AT600 flow meter generally follows the standard MODBUS communications protocol defined by the MODBUS APPLICATION PROTOCOL SPECIFICATION V1.1b , which is available at www.modbus.org. With this reference as a guide, an operator can use any MODBUS master to communicate with the AT600 flow meter. For the AT600, there are two limits of this implementation: 1.
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 7: MODBUS Register Map (cont.) Register Register (in (in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format 1294 User Global Unit group 8 for mA INT32 1296 User Global Unit group 9 for Mass INT32 1298 User Global Unit group 10 for Milli INT32 Second...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 7: MODBUS Register Map (cont.) Register Register (in (in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format 2314 Viewer Display Variable2 Type INT32 2316 Viewer Display Totalizer1 Type INT32 2318 Viewer Display Totalizer2 Type INT32 2320 Viewer Display Decimal selection INT32 2368...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 7: MODBUS Register Map (cont.) Register Register (in (in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format 3360 User Analog Out Measurement Type INT32 3362 User Analog Out Error Handling INT32 3392 User Digital Out 1 Pulse INT32 Measurement Type 3394...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 7: MODBUS Register Map (cont.) Register Register (in (in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format 3478 User Digital Out 2 Alarm Type INT32 3584 Analog Out Measurement Value (IEEE 32 bit) 3586 Digital Out 1 Pulse (IEEE 32 bit) Measurement Value 3588...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 7: MODBUS Register Map (cont.) Register Register (in (in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format 1580 1580 5504 User variable address array INT32 15C0 15C0 5568 User Variable unit code array INT32 1700 1700 5888 PC Service baud rate INT32 1702...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 7: MODBUS Register Map (cont.) Register Register (in (in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format 2082 8322 User MultiK Reynolds 2 (IEEE 32 bit) 2084 8324 User MultiK Reynolds 3 (IEEE 32 bit) 2086 8326 User MultiK Reynolds 4 (IEEE 32 bit)
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 7: MODBUS Register Map (cont.) Register Register (in (in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format 2182 8578 User Min Peak% INT32 2184 8580 User Max Peak% INT32 2186 8582 User Errors Allowed INT32 21C0 21C0 8640 User Enable Active TW...
Chapter 6. Communication Table 7: MODBUS Register Map (cont.) Register Register (in (in Hex) Decimal) Access Level Description RO/RW Format 2302 8962 Dn +- Peak INT32 2304 8964 dynamic threshold on UP INT32 channel 2306 8966 dynamic threshold on DOWN INT32 channel 6.2 HART...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 8: Universal Commands for HART (cont.) Command Function Description Write Final Assembly Write the Final Assembly Number into the meter. Number Read Long Tag Read the 32-byte Long Tag. Read Unique Identifier Read Unique Identifier Associated with Long Tag Associated with Long Tag Write Long Tag Write the 32-byte Long Tag...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 10: Available Measurement Types (cont.) Inventory Net Totalizer Inventory Totalizer Time Sound Speed Reynolds Kfactor MultiK Kfactor Transit Time Up Transit Time Down Deltat Signal Quality Up Signal Quality Down Amp Disc Up Amp Disc Down SNR Up SNR Down ActiveTW Up...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 13: Command-Specific Response Codes for Login with Password Code Class Description Success No Command-Specific Errors Undefined Error Too Few Data Bytes Received Error Device-Specific Command Error 7-15 Undefined Error Access Restricted 17-127 Undefined AquaTrans™ AT600 User’s Manual...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 129 (0x81): Logout and Save This command will save any changes and logout from the flow meter. Table 14: Request Data Bytes for Logout and Save Byte Format Description None Table 15: Response Data Bytes for Logout and Save Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 135 (0x87): Read Current User Access Right This command will read the current user access right. Table 20: Request Data Bytes for Read Current User Access Right Byte Format Description None Table 21: Response Data Bytes for Read Current User Access Right Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 136 (0x88): Sends new password (cont.) Table 25: Command-Specific Response Codes for Sends New Password Code Class Description Success No Command-Specific Errors Undefined Error Too Few Data Bytes Received Error Device-Specific Command Error Error In Write Protect Mode 8-15 Undefined Error...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 144 (0x90): Read Unit Group (cont.) Table 27: Response Data Bytes for Read Unit Group Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Group index: 1: Velocity unit; 2: Actual Volumetric unit; 3: Standard Volumetric unit; 4: Mass unit; 5: Totalizer unit; 6: Density unit;...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 145 (0x91): Read Density Value (cont.) Table 30: Response Data Bytes for Read Density Value Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Density type: 1: Actual Density; 2: Reference Density; Unsigned-8 Density Unit Code 2 - 5 Float Density value Table 31: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Density Value Code Class...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 146 (0x92): Read Backlight Setting (cont.) Table 34: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Backlight Setting Code Class Description Success No Command-Specific Errors Undefined Error Device-Specific Command Error 7-127 Undefined Command 152 (0x98): Write Unit Group This command will write unit group in meter. Table 35: Request Data Bytes for Write Unit Group Byte Format...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 152 (0x98): Write Unit Group (cont.) Table 36: Response Data Bytes for Write Unit Group Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Group index: 1: Velocity unit; 2: Actual Volumetric unit; 3: Standard Volumetric unit; 4: Mass unit; 5: Totalizer unit; 6: Density unit;...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 153 (0x99): Write Density Value This command will write density value in meter. Table 38: Request Data Bytes for Write Density Value Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Density type: 1: Actual Density; 2: Reference Density; Unsigned-8 Density Unit Code 2 - 5 Float Density value...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 154 (0x9A): Write Display Backlight This command is to set the back light. Table 41: Request Data Bytes for Write Display Backlight Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Backlight control switch (0:off/ 1:on) 1 - 4 Unsigned-32 Display backlight timeout, unit is second. Table 42: Response Data Bytes for Write Display Backlight Byte Format...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 160 (0xA0): Read Analog Measurement Range Values (cont.) Table 46: Command-Specific Response Codes for Read Analog Measurement Range Value Code Class Description Success No Command-Specific Errors 1 - 5 Undefined Error Device-Specific Command Error 7 - 127 Undefined Command 161 (0xA1): Read Loop Current Error Handling This command is to read the loop current output error handling.
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 168 (0xA8): Enter / Exit Fixed Loop Current Enter or exit the fixed mode of loop current. Table 50: Request Data Bytes for Enter / Exit Fixed Loop Current Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Fixed current level: 0: Exit Fixed Loop Current;...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 169 (0xA9): Set Loop Current Zero This command is to trim the zero or lower endpoint value of the loop current to its minimum. Table 53: Request Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Zero Byte Format Description Float Externally Measured Loop Current Level, units of milliamperes...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 170 (0xAA): Set Loop Current Gain This command is to trim the gain or upper endpoint value of the loop current to its maximum. Table 56: Request Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Gain Byte Format Description Float Externally Measured Loop Current Level, units of milliamperes...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 171 (0xAB): Set Loop Current Percentage This command is to set the output percentage of loop current. Table 59: Request Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Percentage Byte Format Description 0 - 3 Float Loop Current Percentage, units of percent. Table 60: Response Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Percentage Byte Format...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 172 (0xAC): Set Analog Measurement Range Values This command is to set the Analog Measurement range. Table 62: Request Data Bytes for Set Analog Measurement Range Values Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Upper and Lower Range Values Unit Code 1 - 4 Float Upper Range Value...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 173 (0xAD): Set Loop Current Error Handling This command will set the loop current output error handling. Table 65: Request Data Bytes for Set Loop Current Error Handling Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Analog Output Error Handling: 0: Low;...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 176 (0xB0): Read Digital Configuration This command is to read the digital output configuration. Table 68: Request Data Bytes Byte Format Description None Unsigned-8 Channel Number (1/2) Table 69: Response Data Bytes Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Channel Number Unsigned-8 Digital Output type:...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 177 (0xB1): Read Pulse Configuration This command is to read the pulse configuration. Table 71: Request Data Bytes for Read Pulse Configuration Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Channel Number (1/2) Table 72: Response Data Bytes for Read Pulse Configuration Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 178 (0xB2): Read Frequency Configuration This command is to read the frequency configuration. Table 74: Request Data Bytes for Read Frequency Configuration Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Channel Number (1/2) Table 75: Response Data Bytes for Read Frequency Configuration Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 179 (0xB3): Read Alarm Configuration This command is to read the alarm configuration. Table 77: Request Data Bytes for Read Alarm Configuration Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Channel Number (1/2) Table 78: Response Data Bytes for Read Alarm Configuration Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 184 (0xB8): Write Digital Configuration This command is to write the digital output configuration. Table 80: Request Data Bytes for Write Digital Configuration Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2) Unsigned-8 Digital Output type: 0: Off; 1: Pulse; 2: Frequency; 3: Alarm; Table 81: Response Data Bytes for Write Digital Configuration Byte Format...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 185 (0xB9): Write Pulse Configuration This command is to write the pulse configuration. Table 83: Request Data Bytes for Write Pulse Configuration Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2) Unsigned-8 Measurement Type: 5: Forward Batch Total; 6: Reverse Batch Total; 7: Net Batch Total;...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 185 (0xB9): Write Pulse Configuration (cont.) Table 85: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Pulse Configuration Code Class Description Success No Command-Specific Errors Undefined Error Invalid Selection Undefined Error Too Few Data Bytes Received Error Device-Specific Command Error Error In Write Protect Mode 8-15...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 186 (0xBA): Write Frequency Configuration (cont.) Table 87: Response Data Bytes for Write Frequency Configuration Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2) Unsigned-8 Measurement Type Unsigned-8 Frequency Value Unit 3 - 6 Float Frequency Base Value 7 - 10 Float Frequency Full Value 11 - 14...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 187 (0xBB): Write Alarm Configuration This command is to write the alarm configuration. Table 89: Request Data Bytes for Write Alarm Configuration Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2) Unsigned-8 Measurement Type Unsigned-8 Alarm Value Unit 3 - 6 Float Alarm Value Unsigned-8...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 191 (0xBF): Test Digital Output This command is to test the digital output Table 92: Request Data Bytes for Test Digital Output Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Channel Number(1/2) Unsigned-8 Test DO Type Test Stop Pulse Frequency Alarm 2 - 5 Unsigned-32...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 192 (0xC0): Read Pipe Size This command is to read pipe size. Table 95: Request Data Bytes for Read Pipe Size Byte Format Description None Table 96: Response Data Bytes for Read Pipe Size Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Pipe size unit...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 193 (0xC1): Read Pipe Material This command is to read pipe material. Table 98: Request Data Bytes for Read Pipe Material Byte Format Description None Table 99: Response Data Bytes for Read Pipe Material Byte Format Description 0 - 3 Unsigned-32...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 195 (0xC3): Read Sensor Meter Setup This command is to read the sensor meter setup. Table 104: Request Data Bytes for Read Sensor Meter Setup Byte Format Description None Table 105: Response Data Bytes for Read Sensor Meter Setup Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 196 (0xC4): Read Transducer Information This command is to read transducer information. Table 107: Request Data Bytes for Read Transducer Information Byte Format Description None Table 108: Response Data Bytes for Read Transducer Information Byte Format Description 0 - 3 Unsigned-32...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 108: Response Data Bytes for Read Transducer Information (cont.) Byte Format Description 37: CPB-2.0-HT 38: CPB-1.0 39: CPB-1.0-MT 301: C-RL-0.5 302: C-RL-1 304: C-RL-0.5 305: C-RL-1 307: C-RL-0.5 308: C-RL-1 310: C-RV-0.5 311: C-RV-1 313: C-RW-0.5 314: C-RW-1 401: C-RS 0.5M 402: C-RS 1M...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 197 (0xC5): Read Transducer Traverses and Spacing This command is to read transducer traverses and spacing. Table 110: Request Data Bytes for Read Transducer Traverses and Spacing Byte Format Description None Table 111: Response Data Bytes for Read Transducer Traverses and Spacing Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 198 (0xC6): Read Fluid Information This command is to read fluid information. Table 113: Request Data Bytes for Read Fluid Information Byte Format Description None Table 114: Response Data Bytes for Read Fluid Information Byte Format Description 0 - 3 Unsigned-32...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 200 (0xC8): Write Pipe Size (cont.) Table 117: Response Data Bytes for Write Pipe Size Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Pipe size unit 1 - 4 Float Pipe OD Value 5 - 8 Float Pipe ID Value 9 - 12 Float Pipe WT Value...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 201 (0xC9): Write Pipe Material (cont.) Table 121: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Pipe Material Code Class Description Success No Command-Specific Errors Undefined Error Too Few Data Bytes Received Error Device-Specific Command Error Error In Write Protect Mode 8-15 Undefined Error...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 202 (0xCA): Write Pipe Lining Attribute (cont.) Table 124: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Pipe Lining Attribute Code Class Description Success No Command-Specific Errors Undefined Error Too Few Data Bytes Received Error Device-Specific Command Error Error In Write Protect Mode 8-15 Undefined...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 204 (0xCC): Write Transducer Information This command is to write transducer information. Table 128: Request Data Bytes for Write Transducer Information Byte Format Description 0 - 3 Unsigned-32 Transducer type: 0: Other; 10: CPT-0.5 11: CPT-2.0 12: CPT-0.5-MT C-PB-05-M 13: CPT-1.0-MT C-PB-10-M 14: CPT-2.0-MT C-PB-20-M...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 128: Request Data Bytes for Write Transducer Information (cont.) Byte Format Description 301: C-RL-0.5 302: C-RL-1 304: C-RL-0.5 305: C-RL-1 307: C-RL-0.5 0 - 3 Unsigned-32 Transducer type: 0: Other; 4 - 7 Unsigned-32 Transducer Frequency 8 - 11 Unsigned-32 Transducer Wedge Type...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 205 (0xCD): Write Transducer Traverses and Spacing This command is to write transducer traverses and spacing. Table 131: Request Data Bytes for Write Transducer Traverses and Spacing Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Transducer traverse 1 - 4 float Transducer spacing Table 132:...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 206 (0xCE): Write Fluid Information This command is to write fluid information. Table 134: Request Data Bytes for Write Fluid Information Byte Format Description 0 - 3 Unsigned-32 Fluid Type: 0: Other 1. Water 4 - 7 Float Fluid SOS 8 –...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 208 (0xD0): Read Calibration Configuration This command is to read Calibration Configuration. Table 137: Request Data Bytes for Read Calibration Configuration Byte Format Description None Table 138: for Read Calibration Configuration Response Data Bytes Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Reynolds correction...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 209 (0xD1): Read Velocity KFactor Table This command is to read the Velocity KFactor table. Table 140: Request Data Bytes for Read Velocity KFactor Table Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Velocity KFactor Index (1 - 6) Table 141: for Read Velocity KFactor Table Response Data Bytes Byte...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 210 (0xD2): Read Reynolds KFactor Table This command is to read Reynolds KFactor table. Table 143: Request Data Bytes for Read Reynolds KFactor Table Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Reynolds KFactor Index (1 - 6) Table 144: Response Data Bytes for Read Reynolds KFactor Table Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 216 (0xD8): Write Calibration Configuration This command is to write Calibration Configuration. Table 146: Request Data Bytes for Write Calibration Configuration Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Reynolds correction: 0: Disable, 1: Enable Unsigned-8 Active MultiK Enable: 0: Disable, 1: Enable Unsigned-8 KFactor Type: 0: Velocity, 1: Reynolds...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 217 (0xD9): Write Velocity KFactor Table This command is to write Velocity KFactor table. Table 149: Request Data Bytes for Write Velocity KFactor Table Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Velocity KFactor Index (1 - 6) Unsigned-8 Velocity Unit 2 –...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 218 (0xDA): Write Reynolds KFactor Table This command is to write Reynolds KFactor table. Table 152: Request Data Bytes for Write Reynolds KFactor Table Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Reynolds KFactor Index (1 - 6) 1 – 4 Float Reynolds Value 5 –...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 224 (0xE0): Read Error Limits This command is to read flow meter error limits. Table 155: Request Data Bytes for Read Error Limits Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Error limit: Correlation Peak Limit Acceleration Limit Velocity Low Limit Velocity High Limit Amp Disc Min Amp Disc Max...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 225 (0xE1): Read Signal Setup This command is to read flow meter signal setup. Table 158: Request Data Bytes for Read Signal Setup Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 signal setup type: Delta T Offset Percentage Peak Min Peak Percentage Max Peak Percentage Table 159: Response Data Bytes for Read Signal Setup Byte...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 226 (0xE2): Read Flowmeter S/N This command is to read flow meter s/n. Table 161: Request Data Bytes for Read Flowmeter S/N Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Flowmeter S/N: Electronic S/N UP Sensor DN Sensor S/N Table 162: Response Data Bytes for Read Flowmeter S/N Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 227 (0xE3): Read Flowmeter Version This command is to read flow meter version. Table 164: Request Data Bytes for Read Flow Meter Version Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Flowmeter version Main Hardware version Main Software version Table 165: Response Data Bytes for Read Flow Meter Version Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 232 (0xE8): Write Error Limits This command is to write flow meter error limits. Table 167: Request Data Bytes for Write Error Limits Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Error limit: Correlation Peak Limit Acceleration Limit Velocity Low Limit Velocity High Limit Amp Disc Min Amp Disc Max...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 232 (0xE8): Write Error Limits (cont.) Table 169: Command-Specific Response Codes for Write Error Limits Code Class Description Success No Command-Specific Errors Undefined Error Invalid Selection Undefined Error Too Few Data Bytes Received Error Device-Specific Command Error Error In Write Protect Mode 8-15...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 233 (0xE9): Write Signal Setup This command is to write flow meter signal setup. Table 170: Request Data Bytes for Write Signal Setup Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 signal setup type: Delta T Offset percentage Peak Min Peak Percentage Max Peak percentage 1 - 4 Float...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 239 (0xEF): Reset Flow Meter Data This command is to reset flow meter data. Table 173: Request Data Bytes for Reset Flow Meter Data Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Reset type: Reset Error Log Forward Inventory Reverse Inventory Net Inventory Inventory Time Inventory...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 241 (0xF1): Read the Factory Setting This command is to read the factory setting. Table 176: Request Data Bytes for Read the Factory Setting Byte Format Description None Table 177: Response Data Bytes for Read the Factory Setting Byte Format Description...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 248 (0xF8): Write the Factory Setting This command is to write the factory setting. Table 179: for Write the Factory Setting Request Data Bytes Byte Format Description Unsigned-8 Response time 0.5s 1 - 4 Unsigned-32 Sample Size: Table 180: Write the Factory Setting Response Data Bytes for...
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Chapter 6. Communication Command 248 (0xF8): Write the Factory Setting (cont.) Table 181: Command-Specific Response Codes Write the Factory Setting Code Class Description Success No Command-Specific Errors Undefined Error Invalid Selection Undefined Error Too Few Data Bytes Received Error Device-Specific Command Error Error In Write Protect Mode 8-15...
Chapter 6. Communication 6.3 Additional Device Status Command 48 returns 4 bytes of data, with the following status information: Table 185: HART Additional Device Status HART Additional Device Status Byte Error Description Class Device Status Bits Set Amplitude Error Error 4, 7 Low Signal Error...
Chapter 6. Communication 6.5 HART Engineering Units The unit types allowed for the AT600 flow meter device variables are listed below Table 187: HART Engineering Units Device Variable Unit Code Classification Code Description Temperature Degrees Celsius Degrees Fahrenheit Volumetric Flow cubic feet per day Cubic feet per hour Cubic feet per minute...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 187: HART Engineering Units (cont.) Device Variable Unit Code Classification Code Description Standard liter per minute Standard liter per second Velocity Feet per second Meters per second Volume Cubic Meter Cubic Decimeter (Liter) Mega Liters Million Cubic Meter Cubic Feet Gallon Barrel...
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Chapter 6. Communication Table 187: HART Engineering Units (cont.) Device Variable Unit Code Classification Code Description Metric tons per minute Metric tons per hour Metric tons per day pounds per seconds pounds per minute pounds per hour pounds per day Short ton per seconds Short ton per minute Short ton per hour...
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Appendix A. Specifications Appendix A. Specifications A.1 Overall Operation and Performance Fluid Types Liquids: acoustically conductive fluids, including most clean liquids, and many liquids with small amounts entrained solids or gas bubbles Flow Measurement Correlation Transit-Time™ mode Pipe Sizes 0.5 in. (15 mm) or greater Pipe Materials All metals and most plastics.
Appendix A. Specifications A.2 Electronics Enclosure Epoxy-coated, copper free, aluminum weatherproof Type 4X/IP67 Dimensions 6.6 x 5.0 x 2.4 in. (168 x 128 x 61 mm) Weight 3.5 lb/1.5 kg Channels One channel Display Graphic LCD (128 x 64 pixels) Keypad Six-button keypad for full functionality operation Error Display Indicator...
Appendix A. Specifications Electronics (cont.) Outputs (Based on Configuration) • 4-20 mA (24VDC powered, 600 maximum load, 1500 VDC isolation) • Frequency, Pulse, Alarm (Passive output, 100 VDC, 1 A/1 W maximum, 1500 VDC isolation) • HART (FSK modulation, Category Flow, Protocol Version 7.5, Device Revision 2, MFG ID 157, Device Type Code 127, Number of device variables 34) •...
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Appendix A. Specifications Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Transducers (cont.) Temperature Range • AT6 Transducer: -40 to 302°F (-40 to 150°C) • C-RS Transducer: -40 to 302°F (-40 to 150°C) • UTX Transducer: -40 to 248°F (-40 to 120°C) • CF-LP Transducer: -40 to 446°F (-40 to 230°C) •...
Appendix A. Specifications A.4 General A.4.1 Wiring Cable Specifications and Requirements • Cable diameter range for PWR connection: 7 to 12mm, refer to Gland Hole 1 on Figure 24 on page 24 • Cable diameter range for Hart, Modbus and I/O connection: 5 to 8mm, refer to Gland Hole 2,3 and 4 in Figure 24 on page 24 •...
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Appendix B. Data Records Appendix B. Data Records B.1 Service Record Whenever any service procedure is performed on the AT600 flow meter, the details of the service should be recorded in this appendix. An accurate service history of the meter can prove very helpful in troubleshooting any future problems.
Appendix B. Data Records B.3 Initial Settings The values for the initial measurement settings immediately after commissioning of the meter and verification of proper operation should be entered below. Table 189: Initial Settings Parameter Initial Value Pipe OD Pipe ID Pipe Wall Thickness Pipe Material Pipe Sound speed...
Appendix B. Data Records B.4 Diagnostic Parameters The values for the diagnostic parameters immediately after commissioning of the meter and verification of proper operation should be entered below. These initial values can then be compared to current values to help diagnose any future malfunction of the system. Table 190: Diagnostic Parameters Parameter Initial Value...
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Appendix C. Updating the Firmware in the Field Appendix C. Updating the Firmware in the Field C.1 Introduction The AT600 firmware can be updated in the field. However, before attempting a firmware update, read the information in this section thoroughly to ensure a successful update process. Note: The instructions in this appendix are also available in BHGE document p/n 714-1418.
Appendix C. Updating the Firmware in the Field C.2 Performing the Firmware Update If your AT600 flow meter system meets all of the requirements discussed on the previous page and you are prepared to perform the firmware update according to those guidelines, proceed with the instructions in this section.
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Appendix C. Updating the Firmware in the Field C.2.2 Update Steps (cont.) 3. Run the update software by clicking on the Upgrade.exe file (see Figure 37 below). Installation of the software on the PC is not required. Figure 37: Running the Update.exe Software COM Port 4.
C.4 Support If the firmware update was unsuccessful, reboot the AT600 and repeat the procedure described in this appendix. If there is still a problem, send an email to mstechsupport@ge.com and describe the problem in detail. AquaTrans™ AT600 User’s Manual...
Appendix D. Menu Maps D.8 The Main Menu > Factory Menu Figure 48: The Main Menu > Factory Menu AquaTrans™ AT600 User’s Manual...
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Index Error Display........89 Error Handling, Setting.
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Index Read Transducer Information ....138 Read Transducer Traverses and Spacing..140 Main Menu Read Velocity KFactor Table .
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Index Read Flowmeter Version ......158 Timeout ..........47 Read Fluid Information.
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Index Write the Factory Setting ......164 Write Transducer Information ..... 145 Write Transducer Traverses and Spacing .
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EN 61326-1: 2013, Class A, Group 1, Industrial Locations • EN 60529: 1991+A1:2000+A2: 2013 IP67 • EN 61010-1: 2010 following the provisions of Directives 2014/30/EU EMC and 2014/35/EU LVD. 16 June 2016 Issued Mr. Chris Frail Engineering Manager GE Measurement Solutions Billerica, MA U.S.A.
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• Cable glands of an approved flameproof design are required. These must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Where the cable glands are provided by GE, the manufacturer’s instructions, as supplied, to GE, will be included in the documentation.
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Contact your BHGE representative for the most current information. The Baker Hughes logo is a trade mark of Baker Hughes, a GE company. The GE Monogram is a trademark of the General Electric Company.