Operating Instructions

Integrated Transducers
UFA-, UVA-, UTA-Ex-d

Operating Instructions

Transducers UFA / UVA / UTA

integrated in
vane wheel sensors,
vortex sensors,
or thermal sensors
with Ex-d housing

Contents

A1 Scope of Delivery
A1.1 Description, Type Plates
A2 Technical Specifications
A2.1 Operating Conditions
A2.2 Housing and Connections
A2.3 Electrical Data
A2.4 Measurement Uncertainty
A3 Installation
A3.1 Terminal Connections
A3.2 Wiring Diagrams
A3.2.1 Power supply
A3.2.2 Analog output v
A3.2.3 Digital output (relay contact)
A3.2.4 HART® interface
A3.2.5 optional LCD display
A4 Functional Description
A5 Settings
A6 Initial Operation
A7 Operation
A8 Shut-down, Dismantling
A9 Inspection
A10 Troubleshooting
A11 Replacement Parts

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A1 Scope of Delivery

- Transducer UFA, UVA or UTA integrated in the connection housing of flow sensor FA, VA or TA
- Operating Instructions Flow Sensor FA, VA or TA
- Data Sheet flow sensor FA, VA or TA with integrated transducer UFA, UVA or UTA
- CD-ROM with PC configuration software UCOM (optional)
- HART® modem for PC connection to USB port (optional)

Please check that everything listed in the Delivery Note / Technical Data Sheet is included in the delivery.

A1.1 Description, Type Plates

One of the following type plates (or similar) can be found on the connection housing:

FA, FAR : vane wheel flow sensor

VA : vortex flow sensor VA40
TA : thermal flow sensor

UFA : transducer for vane wheel sensors FA

UVA : transducer for vortex sensors VA
UTA : transducer for thermal sensors TA

PS : max. permissible pressure

S.No. : serial number

Di : inside diameter Di of the measuring tube

Tambient : ambient air temperature range connection housing -20 ... +60 °C

Tmedium : temperature range of medium

Pin assignment of connecting terminals:

KL1 DC Power L+ : +24 VDC = supply voltage +24 VDC

L- : 0 VDC = supply voltage 0 VDC

KL2 Output 4 ... 20mA+ : +4 ... 20mA = Output Flow

- : - 4 ... 20mA = Output Flow

KL3 Output relay (2 terminals) : = normally-open potential-free

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A2 Technical Specifications

A2.1 Operating Conditions

Ambient temperature
of connection housing
when in use : -20 ... +60 °C

Type of protection : IP68

A2.2 Housing and Connections

Type of protection : housing IP68
Setup : dual chamber system Ex-d = electronics, Ex-e = terminal compartment
Material : aluminium
External dimensions : D/L/H = 110/205/182 mm
Connections : 2 cable bushings in Ex-e protection in the terminal compartment, in
which 6 terminals in Ex-e protection for wires with cross-section
0.14 ... 1.5 mm² can be found

A2.3 Electrical Data

Supply voltage,
mains supply 24 V DC (20 ... 27 V DC), power < 5 W
supply current <150 mA

The mains supply is electrically isolated from the outputs.

The "-" connection of the analog output can be found on the housing and therefore on the equipotential
bonding, i.e. for EMC reasons, signal evaluation should have potential-free inputs.
The relay output is potential-free.

Analog output : 4 ... 20 mA = 0 ... x m/s (or m³/h)

4 ... 20 mA = -x ... 0 ... +x m/s (or m³/h) with FAR
function configurable;
terminal value x configurable / resistance max. 500 Ohm,
with HART® interface 250 ... 500 Ohm

Digital output : (relay contact, normally-open contact), max. 200 mA / 30 V DC,

configurable as limit value v, quantity pulse or
±direction of flow (see A4 Functional Description)

HART® interface : for communication with PC programme UCOM

(see A4 Functional Description)

Accessible by unscrewing the glass housing (optional):

Connection : flat ribbon cable with 10-pin cable socket

for optional LCD display DO NOT PLUG IN OR OUT WHEN LIVE!

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A2.4 Measurement Uncertainty

Acquisition of measurement frequency (at 1000 Hz) : <0.1%
Analog output (terminal value) : <0.15%
Linearity error : <0.1%
Temperature coefficient : <20 ppm/K (at 25 °K temperature difference
equivalent to <0.05%)

A3 Installation

The relevant national regulations for installing electrical equipment, the General Engineering Regulations
and these Operating Instructions apply.

A3.1 Terminal Connections

Connecting terminals transducer

Connecting terminals are accessible after removing the housing cover of the terminal compartment (hous-
ing cover on the cable gland side).

A3.2 Wiring Diagrams

Electrical connection must be carried out according to the appropriate wiring diagram. Faulty connection
can cause damage to the electronics.

Do not install or wire up the transducer under mains voltage. Non-compliance can cause damage to
the electronics.

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A3.2.1 Power supply

Before connecting please check that the power supply is within the specification. All relevant information
can be found on the type plate.

Protective ground
terminal on the
outside of the
housing
the exterior of
the housing

24 V DC
Equipotential
(20 … 27 V DC)
bonding

A3.2.2 Analog output v

Shielding terminals in the interior of the Shielding terminals in

Housing (connection chamber) the terminal compartment

4 - 20 mA
4-20 mA
Resistance max. 500 Ohm or
Resistance max.
250 ... 500 Ohm500 Ohm
with HART
® interface
or with
HART interface 250 ... 500 Ohm

The analog output is configurable with the UCOM software via the HART® interface. The factory-set
values can be found in the accompanying documents.

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A3.2.3 Digital output (relay contact)

The digital output is a potential-free relay contact (normally-open).

The function of the digital output and the corresponding setting parameter are configurable using the
UCOM software via the HART® interface. The factory-programmed settings can be found in the parameter
printout included with delivery.

The digital output (relay contact) can be configured for 1 of 3 functions:

1. as limit value for the flow velocity or flow rate:

flow velocity < or = limit value: relay contact open
flow velocity > limit value: relay contact closed

2. as quantity pulse for quantity measurement:

max. pulse repetition frequency 1 Hz per unit of volume,
configurable, e.g. 1 pulse per 1, 10 or 100 (norm)-m³ or (norm)-litre
pulse duration 0.5 s (with FAR sensors: configurable for '+' or '-' amounts)

3. as ±direction of flow ** (FAR sensors only):

+direction: relay contact open
- direction: relay contact closed
** analog output is then absolute value of flow only, without direction

A3.2.4 HART® interface

To connect the HART® interface an optional HART® modem is connected to the closed circuit of the analog
output 4 … 20 mA (connect to +4 ... 20mA terminal and -4 … 20mA terminal). The polarity of the HART®
modem connection is irrelevant. The resistance of the 4 ... 20 mA circuit must be between 250 Ohm and
500 Ohm.

Connection to PC is via a USB connection.

Total resistance Total resistance

250 … 500 Ohm

HART modem ®
HART
modem
PC connection PC connection

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A3.2.5 LCD display (optional)

Fig. 1: optional LCD display behind glass

(5) (6) (4)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Fig. 2: LCD display with cover open

Gehäusedeckel
After unscrewing the housing cover with inspection glass and the display cover plate, the complete display
module (1) can be rotated in steps of 90° after loosening the 4 retaining screws (2).

The flat ribbon cable with 10-pin connector should not be plugged in or unplugged when live!
Risk of damage to equipment!

Visible are the readout potentiometer (3) for the display contrast, the reset button (4) for the counter, the
jumpers St1 m/s-m³/h (5) and St2 A-B (6) (see A4 Functional Description).

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A4 Functional Description
UFA transducers for vane wheel probes FA and FAR (directional sensing) and vane wheel measuring
tubes FA Di and FAR Di (directional sensing) for measuring flow velocity or flow rate of air/gases and
water/liquids.
UVA transducers for vortex sensors VA for measuring flow velocity or flow rate of air/gases.
UTA transducers for thermal sensors TA for measuring standard flow velocity or standard flow rate of
air/gases.

The signal frequency or voltage generated from the flow sensor is converted to a linear analog output
signal 4-20 mA. The analog terminal value is configurable.
When logging directional sensing data, the zero point can be selected in the middle of the analog range, or
display of flow direction takes place with the aid of the digital output:

for FA and FAR*: 4 ... 20 mA = 0 ... x m/s (or m³/h)

for FAR: 4 ... 12 ... 20 mA = -x ... 0 ...+x m/s (or m³/h)
for VA: 4 ... 20 mA = 0 ... x m/s (or m³/h)
* for FAR sensors configuration of the digital output (see below): ±direction of flow

With transducers UFA and UVA the actual velocity/actual flow rate can be converted to standard velocity/
standard flow rate by entering the parameters 'temperature' and 'pressure'. Working temperature and
pressure should be constant.

A digital output (relay contact) can be configured for 1 of 3 functions:

1. as limit value for the flow velocity or flow rate:

flow velocity < or = limit value: relay contact open
flow velocity > limit value: relay contact closed

2. as quantity pulse for quantity measurement:

max. pulse repetition frequency 1 Hz per unit of volume,
configurable, e.g. 1 pulse per 1, 10 or 100 (norm)-m³ or (norm)-litre
pulse duration 0.5 s (with FAR sensors: configurable for '+' or '-' amounts)

3. as ±direction of flow ** (FAR sensors only):

+direction: relay contact open
- direction: relay contact closed
** analog output is then absolute value of flow only, without direction

Self-diagnosis according to NAMUR NE43:

No error : analog output = 4 mA (flow velocity = 0)

or analog output > 4 mA (flow velocity > 0)

Error : analog output < 3.6 mA

For monitoring of power supply, data logging, sensor interface, parameter settings (see under A10:
Troubleshooting)

HART® interface
for changing calibration data and setting parameters.

Connect HART® modem (optional) to transducer UFA/UVA/UTA on the closed circuit of the analog output
(connect to both terminals of the analog output 4 ... 20 mA). Polarity of the connecting terminals of the
HART® modem is irrelevant, resistance between 250 Ohm and 500 Ohm to be strictly observed). Connect
USB plug to the USB PC connection.

Changes to the settings can now take place after starting the PC programme UCOM (optional)
(see under A5: Settings).

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Optional LCD display:

2 x 16 digit, character height 5.5 mm

Display row 1 : instantaneous value - velocity or flow rate

Display row 2 : 'counter' or 'error code'

Configuration (see Fig. 2, under A3.2.5) via 2 jumper wrap connections St1 m/s-m³/h and St2 A-B

Display row 1:
m/s-m³/h = m/s and A-B = any: velocity in (N)m/s *
m/s-m³/h = m³/h and A-B = A: flow rate in (N)m³/h
m/s-m³/h = m³/h and A-B = B: flow rate in (N)l/h **

* standard values (N) UFA and UVA only, when parameter 'switching v/NV' =1 (see under A5)
** only when Di < 75.0 mm, otherwise display in (N)m³/h

Display row 2:
Quantity counter in m³ with 0 ... 3 decimal places
(see under A5: parameter 'switching pulse m³(cbm) / l (litre)' and
parameter 'm³ (cbm) / l (litre) per pulse' and
parameter 'decimal places quantity display')
with error : error 01 = parameter error
error 02 = sensor error

(see A10: Troubleshooting)

Reset button on the LCD display module behind the glass of the housing cover: see Fig. 2,
A3.2.5:
Reset the counter by pressing the reset button for more than 3 seconds. This can also be carried out via
the HART® interface.

A5 Settings
The following setting parameters can be read using the PC software UCOM and are also alterable.
The customer-specific settings are shown on the parameter print-out, which is included in the
documents.

Operating Instructions Software UCOM see document U385.

A6 Initial Operation

(Pay attention to A3.2.1 Power supply and A3.2.2 Analog output)

On connecting the supply voltage:
no flow at sensor: the analog output sends a value of 4 mA (or 12 mA depending on configuration with
FAR sensors, see under A4 Functional Description)
flow at sensor: the analog output sends an analog value deviating from the zero flow conditions (see
above).

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A7 Operation
(Pay attention to A2.1 Operating Conditions)
(Pay attention to A2.3 Electrical Data)

A8 Shut-down, Dismantling
Please ensure that the supply voltage is switched off before disconnecting.

A9 Inspection
see under A4 Functional Description, self-diagnosis.

The screw threads of the housing cover have been treated with graphite to protect against corrosion.

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A10 Troubleshooting

Fault Cause Troubleshooting

Analog output = No power supply Check connecting cable; measure voltage at
0 mA connecting terminals
Transducer electronics faulty Return to factory
Analog output = Parameter error Check parameter with UCOM software; save
error (<3.6 mA) new checksum (or return to factory)
Transducer electronics faulty Return to factory
Analog output = Sensor contaminated Clean sensor according to instructions
4 mA,
no measured value Profile factor set at 0.000 Set profile factor to relevant nominal diameter
and sensor type
Measured value too Sensor contaminated Clean sensor according to instructions
low
Profile factor setting too low Set profile factor to relevant nominal diameter
and sensor type
Input/output section too Change sensor position; improve flow
short conditions with a flow rectifier

Rotational flow Reposition sensor in flow direction; install flow

rectifier
VA sensors: Return sensor to factory for performance check
Reduced acoustic coupling in
the sensor elements as a
result of intense vibration or
a powerful impact

Resistance at current output Reduce resistance value

is greater than specified in
the Technical Data Sheet.
This results in correct output
values in the lower range and
no longer increasing output
values at the top end of the
measuring range

Incorrect scaling of analog Check setting and amend if necessary

output

Measured value too Profile factor set too high Set profile factor to relevant nominal diameter
high and sensor type
EMC problem See reference to electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC)

A11 Replacement Parts

- Cable bush in Ex-e protection
- Inspection glass housing cover
- Housing cover (without inspection glass)
- Seals for housing cover
- The fuse is self-restoring

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