Vortex Flow Meter Catalog Dalian Zero Instrument Technology Co., LTD China
Vortex Flow Meter Catalog Dalian Zero Instrument Technology Co., LTD China
Vortex Flow Meter Catalog Dalian Zero Instrument Technology Co., LTD China
Vortex Flow Meter
ZERO100VX Series
Content
1. General Information ............................................................................................................. 2
2. Technical Data....................................................................................................................... 3
3. Model and Selection............................................................................................................. 6
4. Cautions for Installation ....................................................................................................... 7
5. Electrical Wiring .................................................................................................................. 12
6. Programming and Setup..................................................................................................... 15
7. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 19
8. Quick Installation................................................................................................................ 20
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1. General Information
This manual will assist you in installing, using and maintaining your flow meter. It is your responsibility to
make sure that all operators have access to adequate instructions about safe operating and maintenance
procedure.
Warning
For your safety, review the major warnings and cautions below before operating your equipment.
1. Use only fluids that are compatible with the 5. During vortex flowmeter removal, liquid may
housing material and wetted components of your spill. Follow the liquid manufacturer’s safety
vortex flowmeter. precautions for clean up of minor spills.
2. When measuring flammable liquids, observe 6. Handle the sensor carefully. Even small
precautions against fire or explosion. scratches or nicks can affect accuracy.
3. When handling hazardous liquids, always follow 7. When tightening the vortex, use a wrench only
the liquid manufacturer’s safety precautions. on the wrench flats.
4. When working in hazardous environments, 8. For best results, calibrate the meter at least 1
always exercise appropriate safety precautions. time per year.
1.1 Product Description
series Vortex flow meters are designed for measuring the volume/mass flow of liquids, gases and
ZERO100VX
steam based on Karman vortex principle.
Adopting advanced differential algorithm along with measurement of isolation, shielding and wave filtering,
ZERO100VX series vortex flow meters have the advantages of immunity on vibration and noise. Meanwhile, the
liabilities of ZERO100VXseries vortex flow meters are well guaranteed by unique sensor packaging technology.
Upon receipt, examine your meter for visible damage. The vortex flowmeter is a precision measuring
instrument and should be handled carefully. Remove the protective plugs and caps for a thorough
inspection. If any items are damaged or missing, contact us.
Make sure the vortex flow model meets your specific needs. For your future reference, it might be useful
to record this information on nameplate in the manual in case it becomes unreadable on the vortex
flowmeter. Refer to the nameplate for your customized product’s specification.
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2. Technical Data
Measuring system
Application range (1) Gas; (2) Liquid; (3) Steam
Measured Value
Primary measured value Flow Rate
Volume flow ; (Pressure and Temperature is
Secondary measured value
available for model with compensation)
Design
Features
Modular construction The measurement system consists of a flow
sensor and a signal converter. It is available as
compact and as separate version.
Compact version converter N Type: Pulse output without local display
A Type: 4‐20mA Output without local display
B Type: Local Display; Lithium Battery Power;
No Output (Battery Part No.: ER26500)
C Type: Local Display; 24V DC Power; 4‐20mA
Output;
Optional Function:
(1) Backup Power Supply: Lithium Battery
(2) Modbus RS485
(3) Pulse Output
Connection
Flange: DN15‐DN300
Wafer: DN15‐DN300
Measurement Ratio Standard – 10:1
Measuring accuracy
Reference conditions Flow conditions similar to EN 29104
Medium: Water / Gas
Electrical conductivity: ≥ 300 μS/cm
Temperature: +10...+30°C / +50...+86°F
Inlet section: ≥ 10 DN
Operating pressure: 1 bar / 14.5 psig
Flow Meter Accuracy
For Liquid: 1.0% of rate
For Gas and Steam: 1.5% of rate
P.s.: D type is Temperature and Pressure Compensation type,or temperature compensation only, If need please notice before quote.
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Operating conditions
Temperature
Process temperature T1 Level: ‐20...+70°C
T2 Level: ‐20...+250°C
T3 Level: ‐20...+350°C
Ambient temperature Standard (with aluminum converter housing):
(all versions) ‐10…+55°C
Storage temperature ‐20...+70°
Pressure
EN 1092‐1 DN200…DN300: PN10
DN100…DN200: PN 16
DN15…DN80: PN 25
Other pressures on request
ASME B16.5 1/2”...8": 150 lb RF
Other pressures on request
JIS 1/2”...8": 10 K
Other pressures on request
Installation conditions
Installation Take care that flow sensor is always fully filled
For detailed information see chapter "Cautions
for Installation"
Flow direction Forward
Arrow on flow sensor indicates flow direction.
Inlet run ≥ 10 DN
Outlet run ≥ 5 DN
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Materials
Sensor housing SS304
Other materials on request
Flanges SS304
Other materials on request
Standard: polyurethane coated die‐cast
Converter Housing
aluminum
Process connections
Flange
EN 1092‐1 DN15...300 in PN 6...25
ASME 1/2”…12" in 150 lb RF
JIS 1/2”…12” in 10...20K
Design of gasket surface RF
Other sizes or pressure ratings on request
Wafer DN15…DN300
Measurable Flow Rate Range:
Note: The flow range as blow is for reference only. Consult the factory if you have special requirement.
Refer to the nameplate or certificate for actual flow range.
Nominal
Liquid Gas
Diameter
(mm) (in.) Flow (m3/h) Flow (m3/h)
15 1/2” 1.2 to 6.2 5 to 25
20 3/4” 1.5 to 10 8 to 50
25 1” 1.6 to 16 10 to 70
40 1‐1/2” 2.5 to 25 22 to 220
50 2” 3.5 to 35 36 to 320
65 2‐1/2” 6.5 to 65 50 to 480
80 3” 10 to 100 70 to 640
100 4” 15 to 150 130 to 1100
125 5” 25 to 250 200 to 1700
150 6” 36 to 380 280 to 2240
200 8” 62 to 650 580 to 4960
250 10” 140 to 1400 970 to 8000
300 12” 200 to 2000 1380 to 11000
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3. Model and Selection
Description
ZERO100VX
Flange
Connection
Wafer
Gas
Fluid Liquid
Steam
Three Digitals; for example:
Diameter 010: 10 mm; 015: 15 mm;
080: 80 mm; 100: 100 mm
Compact Type
Structure
Remote Type
No display; 24V DC; Pulse Output
No display; 24V DC; 4‐20mA Output
Local display; Lithium Battery Power; No
output
Local display; 24V DC Power; 4‐20mA
Output;
Optional backup power: Lithium Battery
Converter Local display; 24V DC Power; 4‐20mA
Output; Modbus RS485 Communication
Optional backup power: Lithium Battery
Local display; 24V DC Power; 4‐20mA
Output; Modbus RS485 Communication
Temperature and Pressure Compensation
Refer to the photo on cover (Right One)
Safety Field without Explosion
Explosion Rating
ExdIIBT6
DXX: D06, D10, D16, D25, D40
D06: DIN PN6; D10: DIN PN10
D16: DIN PN16; D25: DIN PN25
D40: DIN PN40
Flange Standard
ANSI 150#; ANSI 300#
ANSI 600#
Wafer Connection; Mating Flange included.
‐20...+70°C
Fluid Temperature ‐20...+250°C
‐20...+350°C
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4. Cautions for Installation
4.1 Mounting Positions
• Pipes must be fully filled with liquids. It is essential that pipes remain fully filled at all times,
otherwise flow rate indications may be affected and measurement errors may be caused.
• Avoid Air Bubbles. If air bubbles enter a measurement pipe, flow rate indications may be affected
and measurement errors may be caused.
• Avoid all pipe locations where the flow is pulsating, such as in the outlet side of piston or
diaphragm pumps.
• Avoid locations near equipment producing electrical interference such as electric motors,
transformers, variable frequency, etc.
• Install the meter with enough room for future access for maintenance purposes.
Warning: Precaution for direct sunshine and rain when the meter is installed outside.
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4.2 Required Lengths of Straight Runs
Flow altering device such as elbows, valves and reducers can affect accuracy. See diagram below for typical
flow meter system installation.
Diagram 1. Typical Flow Meter System Installation
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The recommended guidelines are given to enhance accuracy and maximize performance. Distance given
here are minimum requirements; double them for desired straight pipe lengths.
• Upstream: allow a minimum straight pipe length at least 10 times the internal diameter of the pipe.
For example, with the 50mm pipe, there should be 500mm of straight pipe immediately upstream.
Desired upstream straight pipe length is 1000mm.
• Downstream: allow a minimum straight pipe length at least 5 times the internal diameter of the
pipe. For example, with the 50mm pipe, there should be 250mm of straight pipe immediately
upstream. Desired upstream straight pipe length is 500mm.
4.3 Anti‐Cavitation (When the fluid is liquid)
Cavitation can be caused by entrained air, and it can seriously damage the sensor on a vortex flow
meter. An amount higher than about 100 mg/l of entrained air or gas can produce error. In addition,
cavitation can be caused by too little backpressure on the flow meter. For vortex flow meters, you should
provide a backpressure (downstream pressure) of at least 1.25 times the vapor pressure, plus 2 times the
pressure drop through the flow meter. See formula 1.
Formula 1: Pb ≥ 1.25×Pv + 2× (Pin – Pout)
In formula 1: (Pb: Back pressure; Pv: Vapor Pressure; Pin: Inlet Pressure; Pout: Outlet Pressure)
Create backpressure by installing a control valve on the downstream side of the meter at the proper
distance detailed above.
Special Notice
♦ When the fluid is liquid, to ensure accurate measurement, drain all air from the system before use.
♦ When the meter contains removable coverplates. Leave the coverplate installed unless accessory
modules specify removal. Don’t remove the coverplates when the meter is powered, or electrical
shock and explosion hazard can be caused.
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4.4 Connections
4.4.1 Flange Connection
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4.4.2 Wafer Connection
Diameter: Pipe
H L L0 D1 D2
D (mm) Specification
15 Φ19×1.5 290 116 80 68 135
20 Φ26×3 290 116 80 68 135
25 Φ32×3.5 290 116 80 68 135
40 Φ49×4.5 295 116 80 80 140
50 Φ59×4.5 300 116 80 88 145
65 Φ74×4.5 308 116 80 105 165
80 Φ89×4.5 315 116 80 120 180
100 Φ109×4.5 328 118 80 148 210
125 Φ133×4.5 340 124 85 174 235
150 Φ159×4.5 351 135 90 196 270
200 Φ219×9 378 150 105 250 325
250 Φ273×11 402 166 120 300 375
300 Φ325×12 428 185 135 350 425
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5. Electrical Wiring
Warning: Electrical Hazard
Disconnect power before beginning wiring.
5.1 Pulse Output, explosion proof model.
ZERO100VX
Terminal Configuration Terminal Wiring
Terminal Symbols Description
+ Power Supply: “24V+”
‐ GND
Pulse Output
5.2 two‐wire 4‐20mA Output, No Local Display.
Terminal Configuration
Terminal Wiring
Terminal Symbols Description
+A Power Supply: “24V+”
‐B Current Output
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5.3 Local Display
Note: Terminal configuration is same for but some functions are ONLY available
on specified model. The table lists the function of each model.
Function List for converter with local display
Primary Optional Optional
Model Power Dual Power Output Dual Communication Note
Supply Supply Output
Lithium Not Not Not
ZERO100VX Not Available
Battery Available Available Available
Lithium
24V DC 4‐20mA Pulse Output is only
Not Available
Battery
available when 24V
Lithium Not
24V DC Pulse Modbus RS485 Power supply is on.
Battery Available
Terminal Configuration
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GND
+ +24V
-
GND
FOUT
ON IOUT-
1 2 3
IOUT+
485B
485A
OFF
ON
DIP Switch: K1
Function 1 2 3
Original Pulse Output ON OFF OFF
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Terminal Wiring
5.3.1 if the display is blank, put the plug of battery into the battery socket (BAT1).
5.3.2
Terminal Terminal
Model Function (Optional) Description
Code Symbols
3 IOUT+ 24V DC+
(2 wires) 4‐20mA Output
4 IOUT‐ GND
7 +24V 24V+ DC Power Supply
(3 wires) 4‐20mA Output 8 GND GND
ZERO100VX 3 IOUT+ Current Output 4‐20mA DC (+)
7 +24V 24V+ DC Power Supply
8 GND GND
(4 wires) 4‐20mA Output
3 IOUT+ Current Output (+) Iout+
6 GND Current Output (‐) Iout‐
7 +24V 24V+ DC Power Supply
8 GND GND
Pulse Output and RS485 5 FOUT Pulse output+
Communication 6 GND Pulse output‐
1 485A RS485+
2 485B RS485‐
Electrical Wiring Diagram
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6. Programming and Setup
: All flowmeters are tested and calibrated prior to leaving the factory, and the unique
K‐factor is provided on the calibration certificate. Keep the calibration certificate well to
avoid the loss of K‐factor.
6.1 No display; Pulse Output
Customer should set the correct K‐factor into PLC or Flow totalizer in order to get the correct flow rate.
6.2 No display; 4‐20mA Output
Only perform the Zero Point Calibration where it’s necessary.
6.2.1 Zero Point Calibration
(1) Shut off the value where the flowmeter is installed, ensure there is no flow rate in pipe.
(2) Put high accuracy amperometer into the circuit loop as series connection.
(3) Adjust the potentiometer W502 to make sure the display on amperometer is 4mA.
6.2.2 Full Scale Calibration: it’s ONLY available for factory; return the flowmeter to factory for full scale
calibration where is applicable.
6.3 Local Display
Note: all menus are present in all signal converter versions, but some parameter settings are ONLY valid for
specified models.
6.3.1 Display and Keys
① Flow Rate
② Total Flow
③ Keys (See table below for function and representation in text)
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Key Measuring mode Menu mode Sub‐menu or function Parameter and data
mode mode
Enter 1. Display the frequency Select menu Press 1 time, return Save the value and
corresponding to flow to menu mode, data advance to next menu
rate saved
2. Enter the parameter
setting mode
‐ ‐ ‐ For numerical values,
move cursor one
position to the right
or left
‐ ‐ Select sub‐menu or Use cursor
function highlighted to change
number, unit, setting
No Password
Grade 1 Read Only
Requirement
Save all data as
Grade 3 5678
factory defaults
Reload factory
Grade 4 1111
defaults
Note: parameter setting can be ONLY performed by authorized engineer, as parameter change can affect
the accuracy of the flowmeter.
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Specific Menu – Parameters Set
Menu Parameter Name Setting Method Grades Range
Factory
F‐‐‐01 Flow Rate Unit Select Parameter 1; 2; 3
ONLY
1: 1 Liter/Pulse
Scaled Pulse Output
F‐‐‐02 Select Parameter User 10: 10 Liter/Pulse
In Liters
100: 100 Liter/Pulse
Unit: Second
F‐‐‐03 Damping Time Input Value User
Value: 1‐10
F‐‐‐04 Maximum Flow Rate Input Value User Unit: same as Flow Rate
F‐‐‐05 Minimum Flow Rate Input Value User Unit: same as Flow Rate
Maximum Frequency 0‐3000 Hz
F‐‐‐06 Input Value User
Output Accuracy: 0.1Hz
1200; 2400; 4800; 9600;
F‐‐‐07 Baud Rate Select Parameter User 19200
Data Format: n; 8; 1
F‐‐‐08 Device Address Input Value User 01‐99
Frequency Output
F‐‐‐09 Select Parameter User 1; 2
Mode
Reset the new value and
Total Flow
F‐‐‐10 Input Value User press “Enter” to confirm
Reset
the change promptly.
Linearization of the Factory First Row: Frequency (P1)
P1 Input Value
Flowcurve: point 1 ONLY Second Row: K‐Factor (P1)
Linearization of the Factory First Row: Frequency (P2)
P2 Input Value
Flowcurve: point 2 ONLY Second Row: K‐Factor (P2)
Linearization of the Factory First Row: Frequency (P3)
P3 Input Value
Flowcurve: point 3 ONLY Second Row: K‐Factor (P3)
Linearization of the Factory First Row: Frequency (P4)
P4 Input Value
Flowcurve: point 4 ONLY Second Row: K‐Factor (P4)
Linearization of the Factory First Row: Frequency (P5)
P5 Input Value
Flowcurve: point 5 ONLY Second Row: K‐Factor (P5)
Factory First Row: Frequency (P)
P Average Input Value
ONLY Second Row: K‐Factor (P)
6.3.3 Parameter Function Table
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No. Function Settings / descriptions
Selectable: 1, 2, 3
1: m3; 2: Liter; 3. Factory Reserved
F‐‐‐01 Flow Rate Unit
Consult the factory first to change the unit, as the K‐factor should also be
changed.
Selectable: 1, 10, 100
Scaled Pulse 1: 1 liter/Pulse; 10: 10 Liters/Pulse; 100: 100 Liters/Pulse
F‐‐‐02
Output In Liters Only valid for model supporting Pulse Output; and Position 3 of DIP
Switch is ON, others two are OFF.
F‐‐‐03 Damping Time Value: 1‐10 second; Recommended Value: 4 Second
Flow Range
Maximum Flow
F‐‐‐04 Unit: same as Flow Rate
Rate
Minimum Flow
F‐‐‐05 Unit: same as Flow Rate
Rate
Frequency Output
Maximum
Value: 0‐3000 Hz
F‐‐‐06 Frequency
Accuracy: 0.1Hz
Output
RS485 Communication
Selectable: 1200; 2400; 4800; 9600; 19200 (Unit: Hz)
F‐‐‐07 Baud Rate
Default Data Format: 9600, n, 8, 1
F‐‐‐08 Device Address Value: 01‐99
Selectable: 1, 2
Frequency Output
F‐‐‐09 1: Original Pulse Output without linearization
Mode
2: Corrected Pulse Output after linearization
Reset Total Flow
Total Flow
F‐‐‐10 Reset the new value and press “Enter” to confirm the change promptly.
Reset
Linearization
Linearization of the First Row: Frequency (P1)
P1 Flowcurve: point 1 Second Row: K‐Factor (P1)
Linearization of the First Row: Frequency (P2)
P2 Flowcurve: point 2 Second Row: K‐Factor (P2)
Linearization of the First Row: Frequency (P3)
P3 Flowcurve: point 3 Second Row: K‐Factor (P3)
Linearization of the First Row: Frequency (P4)
P4 Flowcurve: point 4 Second Row: K‐Factor (P4)
Linearization of the First Row: Frequency (P5)
P5 Flowcurve: point 5 Second Row: K‐Factor (P5)
First Row: Frequency (P)
P Average K‐Factor
Second Row: K‐Factor (P)
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7. Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable Cause Solution
Measurement is not Check the parameters (Transmitter,
accurate 1. Parameter wrong
detector factor and size)
2. Pipe is not fully filled Check if meter is fully filled
Flow rate indication is Add support to the line near the meter to
unstable 1. Vibration Problem
damp the vibration
Make sure fluid does not contain air
2. Air
bubbles when fluid is liquid
3. Amplifier location – outside Make sure amplifier is not too close to
electrical interference sources of electrical interference
No Display 1. No power Apply correct power
2. Incorrect power Check power value
3. Wiring connections Check power input/output connections
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8. Quick Installation
Flange‐Style Flow Meter Installation
Wafer‐Style Flow Meter Installation
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