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Hawk Measurement

Wall Mounted Ultrasonic Flow Meter

Flow Measurement Principle


The ultrasonic flow meter is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid
within a closed conduit. the transducers are a non-contacting, clamp-on type,
which will provide benefits of non-fouling operation and easy installation.

The transit-time flow meter utilizes two transducers that function as both
ultrasonic transmitters and receivers. the transducers are clamped on the
outside of a closed pipe at a specific distance from each other. the transducers
can be mounted in V-method where the sound transverses the pipe twice, or
W-method where the sound transverses the pipe four times, or in Z-method
where the transducers are mounted on opposite sides of the pipe and the sound
crosses the pipe once. this selection of the mounting method depends on pipe
and liquid characteristics. The flow meter operates by alternately transmitting
and receiving a frequency modulated burst of sound energy between the two
transducers and measuring the transit time that it takes for sound to travel
between the two transducers. the difference in the transit time measured is
directly and exactly related to the velocity of the liquid in the pipe, show as
follows:
Downstream Transducer

V= MD x 11T
sin20 r:ip • ¼own

Wherein
0 is the include angle to the flow direction
Mis the travel times of the ultrasonic beam
D is the pipe diameter
Tup is the time for the beam from upstream transducer to the
downstream one
Tdown is the time for the beam from downstream transducer to
the upstream one
iiT=Tup-Tdown

01
There exists a 'Zero Point' with certain installation which means the flow meter
will display a non-zero value when the flow is absolutely stopped. In this case,
setting a zero point with the function in window M42 will bring a more accurate
measurement result.
Make sure that there is no liquid running inside the pipe, and then run the
function in window M42 by pressing the®key.

4.12 How to Get a Scale Factor for Calibration


A scale factor is the ratio between the 'actual flow rate' and the indicated value by
the flow meter.
It can be detennined by calibration with standard flow calibration equipment. You
may change the scale factor in menu window M45.
The scale factor can be determined by calibration with flow calibration
equipment.

4.13 How to Use the System Locker


The system locker provides a means of preventing inadvertent configuration
changes or totalizer resets.
When the system is locked, menu window browsing can be done without
affecting any change, but any modifications are prohibited.
The system can be locked without a password or with a 1 to 4 digit password.
With a no-password locking, directly press the ENT key in M47
If the password is forgotten, please contact the factory.

4.14 How to Use 4-20mA Current Loop Output


The accuracy of the current loop output is better than 0.1 %. It can be configured
to different mode, such as 4-20mA mode, 0-20mA etc. Mode selection can be
made in menu M55. Refer to the next chapter for details on M55.
In order to use the 4-20mA output function, you need not only select the mode to
be 4-20mA in M55, but also set the flow rate values which correspond to the
minimum current (4mA) and the maximum current (20rnA). Enter the two values
in M56 and M57.

Example A: flow rate range is 0-500m3/h. Just enter 0 in M56 and 500 in M57.
System RAM Error (1) Temporary problems
with RAM, RTC (1) Power on again
Date Time Error
F
CPU or IRQ Error
(2) Ccontact factory
ROM Parity Error (2) Permanent problems
with hardware

Instrument is in the
progress of adjusting the
G Adjusting Gain gain for the signal, and
the number indicates the
progressive steps

(1) Relocate where the


(1) No liquid inside pipe pipe is full of liquid
K Empty Pipe
(2) Setup error on M29
(2) Enter O on M29

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