EN – English

Instruction manual
Inline Flow Sensor
VA 520
with Display, 4 ... 20 mA and pulse output (galv. isolated)

Stationary
Flow and consumption measurement for compressed air and
gases

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 Foreword

I. Foreword

Dear customer,
thank you very much for deciding in favour of the VA 520. Please read this
installation and operation manual carefully before mounting and initiating the device
and follow our advice. A riskless operation and a correct functioning of the
VA 520 are only guaranteed in case of careful observation of the described
instructions and notes

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 Table of Content

II. Table of Contents

I. Foreword ....................................................................................................................... 2

II. Table of Contents ...................................................................................................... 3

1 Intended use.................................................................................................................. 5

2 Safety instructions........................................................................................................ 5

3 Instruments description ............................................................................................... 6

4 Technical data ............................................................................................................... 7

5 Scope of delivery .......................................................................................................... 7

6 Scaling Analogue output Compressed Air ............................................................... 9

7 Installation Description ...............................................................................................10

7.1 Pipe/tube requirements ....................................................................................................... 10
7.2 Inlet / outlet runs .................................................................................................................. 10
7.3 Installation of VA 520 ........................................................................................................... 11
7.4 Display head Position .......................................................................................................... 11

8 Flow measuring ranges ...............................................................................................12

8.1 Flow for different gases....................................................................................................... 12

9 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................13
9.1 With measurement section and screw-in thread .............................................................. 13
9.2 With measurement section and flange (Material stainless steel 1.4404): ...................... 14

10 Electrical wiring ........................................................................................................15

10.1 Modbus RTU, 4…20mA, Pulse or MBus ............................................................................ 15
10.2 Ethernet (optional PoE) ...................................................................................................... 16

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 Table of Content

11 Operation...................................................................................................................17
11.1 Initialization .......................................................................................................................... 18
11.2 Main menu ............................................................................................................................ 18
11.3 Settings ................................................................................................................................. 19
11.3.1 Sensor Setup ................................................................................................................... 19
11.3.1.1 Input / change tube diameter .................................................................................... 19
11.3.1.2 Input / change consumption counter ........................................................................ 20
11.3.1.3 Definition of the units for flow, velocity, temperature and pressure ......................... 20
11.3.1.4 Definition of the reference conditions ....................................................................... 21
11.3.1.5 Setting of Zero point and Low-flow cut off ................................................................ 23
11.3.2 Modbus settings ............................................................................................................... 24
11.3.2.1 Modbus RTU Setup .................................................................................................. 24
11.3.2.2 Modbus TCP (Optional) ............................................................................................ 25
11.3.2.2.1 Network Setup DHCP ........................................................................................... 25
11.3.2.2.2 Network Settings static IP..................................................................................... 26
11.3.2.2.3 Modbus TCP Settings ........................................................................................... 27
11.3.2.3 Modbus Settings (2001…2005) ............................................................................. 28
11.3.2.4 Values Register (1001 …1500) ................................................................................ 28
11.3.3 Pulse /Alarm ..................................................................................................................... 30
11.3.3.1 Pulse output .............................................................................................................. 30
11.3.4 User Setup ....................................................................................................................... 31
11.3.4.1 Password .................................................................................................................. 31
11.3.4.2 Language .................................................................................................................. 31
11.3.4.3 Display / Touch ......................................................................................................... 32
11.3.5 Advanced ......................................................................................................................... 32
11.3.6 4 -20mA ........................................................................................................................... 33
11.3.7 VA 520 Info ...................................................................................................................... 35
11.4 MBus...................................................................................................................................... 36
11.4.1 Default Settings communication ...................................................................................... 36
11.4.2 Default values transmitted ............................................................................................... 36

12 Status / Error messages ...........................................................................................37

12.1 Status messages .................................................................................................................. 37
12.2 Error messages .................................................................................................................... 38
• Low Voltage ............................................................................................................................... 38
• Heater Error ............................................................................................................................... 38
• Internal Error ............................................................................................................................. 38
• Temp out of Range ................................................................................................................... 38

13 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................39

14 Cleaning of the sensor head ....................................................................................39

15 Re-Calibration ...........................................................................................................39

16 Spare parts and repair ..............................................................................................39

17 Calibration .................................................................................................................39

18 Warranty ....................................................................................................................39

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 Safety instructions

1 Intended use
The VA 520consumption sensor is used for continuous flow measurements.
The VA 520 consumption sensor is designed and constructed exclusively for the intended purpose
described here and may only be used accordingly.
The user must check whether the instrument is suitable for the selected application. It must be
ensured that the medium is compatible with the wetted parts. The technical data listed in the data
sheet are binding.
Improper handling or operation outside the technical specifications is not permitted. Claims of any kind
based on improper use are excluded.

2 Safety instructions

Please read carefully before starting the device!

Warning: Do not exceed the pressure range of 16 bar!

Observe the measuring range of the sensor!
Always observe the direction of flow when positioning the sensor!
The screwed fixture must be pressure tight.
It is absolutely necessary to avoid condensation on the sensor element or water drops in the
measuring air as they may cause faulty measuring results.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage which occurs as a result of non-observance or
non-compliance with these instructions. Should the device be tampered with in any manner other than
a procedure which is described and specified in the manual, the warranty is cancelled and the
manufacturer is exempt from liability.
The device is destined exclusively for the described application.
We offer no guarantee for the suitability for any other purpose and are not liable for errors which may
have slipped into this operation manual. We are also not liable for consequential damage resulting
from the delivery, capability or use of this device.
We offer you to take back the instruments of the instruments family VA 520 which you would like to
dispose of.
The installation has to be carried out by authorized professionals
Qualified employees from the measurement and control technology branch should only carry out
adjustments and calibrations

CAUTION
Danger of burns when touching surfaces!
During operation, the components, measuring section and connection nut, can reach a temperature close
to the process temperature.
To avoid burns, protection against contact must be ensured at elevated process temperatures, as
there is a risk of medium to light injuri.

The consumption sensor VA 520 works according to the calorimetric measuring procedure.
Flammable gases
If this consumption sensor is used for measurement of flammable gases (e. g. natural gas and so on)
we expressly would like to point out that the sensor has no DVGW admission, however, it can be used
for measurements in natural gas. A DVGW admission is not mandatory.
The consumption sensor corresponds with the current state of technology and basically it can be used
in any flammable and non-flammable gases.
The area outside the pipeline (ambient area of the sensor) must not be an explosive area..

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 Instruments decription

3 Instruments description
The VA 520 is a compact consumption counter for compressed air and gases.
Special features:
- Optimum accuracy due to compact design
- Integrated Display showing Flow, consumption, velocity and temperature
- Input inner tube diameter via display keys
- Units free selectable. m³/h, m³/min, l/min, l/s, kg/h, kg/min, kg/s, cfm
- Modbus RTU (RS485) Interface
- Analogue output 4..20mA
- Pulse output galv. isolated.

CS Instruments Service Software

- Analogue output 4...20 mA scalable

- Selection of gas type (Air, Nitrogen, Argon, Nitrous oxide, CO2, Oxygen, Natural gas)
- Read out Service data
- Sensor diagnoses

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 Technical data

4 Technical data

Measurement: Flow and consumption

Reference Standard: Standard settings ex works:
DIN 1945, ISO 1217 at 20°C and 1000 mbar
Selectable Units m³/h (Standard settings ex works)
m³/min, l/min, l/s, ft/min, cfm, m/s, kg/h, kg/min, kg/s
Measuring principle: calorimetric measurement
Sensor: Pt45, Pt1000
Measuring medium: Air, gases
Operating temperature: -30 ... 80°C probe tube
-20 ... 70°C housing
Rel. humidity of the
measuring medium: < 95 % r.H. (no condensation allowed on the sensor element)
Operating pressure: up to 16 bar, special version PN 40 (40 bar)
Power supply: 18 to 36 VDC
Optional: PoE according to IEEE 802.3af, PD Class 2 (max.
6.5W), supply voltage from 36V to 56V DC
Power consumption: max. 5W
Digital output: RS 485 (Modbus RTU)
Analog output: 4...20 mA (see chapter 4), max. burden < 500 Ohm

Pulse output: pulse output potential free (dry contact)

passive: max. 48Vdc, 150mA
1 pulse pro m³ resp. pro l,
Valency adjustable with the display keys
Accuracy: ± 1,5 % m.v., ± 0,3 % f. s.*
Display: TFT 1.8 Resolution 220 x 176
Mounting thread: R 1/4", R1/2", R3/4", R1", R 1 1/4" R1 1/2", R 2” DIN EN
10226 (ISO 7-1)
Material: Stainless steel 1.4301 / 1.4404
Version with flange DIN EN 1092-1: Stainless steel 1.4404
Protection class: IP65

* m.v. = measured values

f.s. = full scale

5 Scope of delivery
1x Flow sensor VA 520 with measuring section
1x Calibration certificate

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 Scaling Analogue output
1x Instruction manual

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 Scaling Analogue output

6 Scaling Analogue output Compressed Air

Reference DIN1945/ ISO 1217: 20°C, 1000 mbar (Reference during calibration)
Description Version Analogue output
Low Speed 0...25 l/min
Standard 0...50 l/min
VA 520 with integrated 1/4" meas. section 4… 20 mA =
Max 0...105 l/min
High Speed 0...130 l/min
Low Speed 0...20 m³/h
Standard 0...45 m³/h
VA 520 with integrated 1/2" meas. section 4… 20 mA =
Max 0...90 m³/h
High Speed 0...110 m³/h
Low Speed 0...45 m³/h
Standard 0...85 m³/h
VA 520 with integrated 3/4" meas. section 4… 20 mA =
Max 0...175 m³/h
High Speed 0...215 m³/h
Low Speed 0...75 m³/h
Standard 0...145 m³/h
VA 520 with integrated 1" meas. section 4… 20 mA =
Max 0...290 m³/h
High Speed 0...355 m³/h
Low Speed 0...140 m³/h

VA 520 with integrated 1 1/4" meas. Standard 0...265 m³/h

4… 20 mA =
section Max 0...530 m³/h
High Speed 0...640 m³/h
Low Speed 0...195 m³/h

VA 520 with integrated 1 1/2" meas. Standard 0...365 m³/h

4… 20 mA =
section Max 0...730 m³/h
High Speed 0...885 m³/h
Low Speed 0...320 m³/h
Standard 0...600 m³/h
VA 520 with integrated 2" meas. section 4… 20 mA =
Max 0…1195m³/h
High Speed 0...1450 m³/h
Low Speed 0...550 m³/h

VA 520 with integrated 2 1/2" meas. Standard 0...1025 m³/h

4… 20 mA =
section Max 0…2050m³/h
High Speed 0...2480 m³/h
Low Speed 0...765 m³/h
Standard 0...1420 m³/h
VA 520 with integrated 3" meas. section 4… 20 mA =
Max 0…2840m³/h
High Speed 0...3440 m³/h

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 Installation

7 Installation Description
7.1 Pipe/tube requirements
• Correctly sized gaskets
• Correct aligned flanges and gaskets
• Diameter mismatch at the pipe junctions should be avoided but must be less than 1mm. For
further information see ISO 14511
• Ensure clean pipes after installation

7.2 Inlet / outlet runs

The principle of thermal Mass flow measurement is very sensitive against disturbances. Therefore, it is
necessary to ensure the recommended inlet and outlet runs.
Table of additionally required inlet sections

Flow obstruction in front of the Minimum length inlet Minimum length

measuring section section (L1) outlet section (L2)

Slight curve
12 x D 5xD
(bend < 90°)

Reduction
15 x D 5xD
(pipe narrows towards the meas. section)

Expansion
15 x D 5xD
(pipe expands towards the meas. section)

90° bend
15 x D 5xD
or T-piece

2 bends á 90°
20 x D 5xD
on one level

2 bends á 90°
35 x D 5xD
3-dimensional change of direction

Shut-off valve
45 x D 5xD

15 x D 5xD 1515x x
DD 5xD 15 x D 5xD

20 x D 5xD
35 x D 5xD 45 x D 5xD

The respective minimum values required are indicated here. If it is not possible to observe the
stipulated equalising sections, considerable deviations in the measuring results must be expected.
Attention:
The dimensions of the VA 520 consumption counter measuring sections do not fullfill the required
minimum lengths of the input and outlet runs.
Please ensure recommended in - and outlet distances, dimensions for measuring sections see page

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 Installation
12 and 13.

7.3 Installation of VA 520

The sensor VA 520 is pre-supplied with the measuring section.
• An installation at customer site is only allowed in the unpressurized state of
the system
• It has to be checked whether the VA520 is correctly installed in the
measuring section, the flow direction arrows must point in the same
direction.

>>> Flow >>> >>> Flow >>>

• The connecting nut is tightened to a torque of 25 -30 Nm.

• Tightness of the connection must be checked and ensured

7.4 Display head Position

Fastening screws

The Position of the Display head is twistable by 180 e.g. in

case of reverse flow direction.
For this purpose the 6 fastening screws are to be released
and the display head rotated 180°.

Caution:
It must be ensured that the connection plugs are still plugged
and the gasket is installed correctly.

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 Measuring ranges

8 Flow measuring ranges

8.1 Flow for different gases
1/4" 3/8" 1/2“ 3/4" 1" 1 ¼" 1 ½" 2" 2 ½" 3"
Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog
output output output output output output output output output output
20mA 20mA 20mA 20mA 20mA 20mA 20mA 20mA 20mA 20mA
l/min [m³/h] [m³/h] [m³/h] [m³/h] [m³/h] [m³/h] [m³/h] [m³/h] [m³/h]
**l/min
Reference DIN1945/ ISO 1217: 20°C, 1000 mbar (Reference during calibration)
Low Speed 25 225** 20 45 75 140 195 320 550 765
Standard 50 25 45 85 145 265 365 600 1025 1420
Air
Max 105 50 90 175 290 530 730 1195 2050 2840
High Speed 130 60 110 215 355 640 885 1450 2480 3440
Adjustment to DIN 1343: 0°C, 1013,25 mbar
Low Speed 25 200** 20 40 70 130 180 295 505 705
Standard 50 380** 40 80 135 240 335 550 945 1305
Air
Max 100 45 80 160 270 485 670 1100 1885 2610
High Speed 120 55 100 195 325 590 815 1330 2280 3165
Low Speed 45 20 35 75 120 220 305 505 865 1200
Argon Standard 85 35 70 135 230 415 570 935 1605 2225
(Ar) Max 170 75 140 275 460 830 1140 1870 3205 4440
High Speed 205 95 170 335 555 1005 1385 2265 3880 5380
Low Speed 25 225** 20 45 75 140 195 320 545 760
Carbon dioxide Standard 50 25 45 85 145 260 360 590 1015 1405
(CO2) Max 105 50 90 175 290 525 720 1185 2030 2810
High Speed 130 60 105 210 350 635 875 1430 2455 3405
Low Speed 25 205** 20 40 70 130 180 295 505 705
Nitrogen Standard 50 20 40 80 135 240 335 550 945 1305
(N2) Max 100 45 80 160 270 485 670 1100 1885 2610
High Speed 120 55 100 195 325 590 815 1330 2280 3165
Low Speed 25 215** 20 45 75 135 185 305 525 730
Oxygen f Standard 50 20 40 80 140 250 345 570 980 1355
(O2) Max 100 45 85 165 280 505 695 1140 1955 2710
High Speed 125 55 105 205 340 610 845 1380 2365 3280
Low Speed 25 220** 20 45 75 140 190 315 540 750
Nitrous oxide Standard 50 20 40 85 140 260 355 585 1005 1395
(N2O) Max 105 45 85 170 285 520 715 1170 2010 2785
High Speed 125 60 105 210 345 630 865 1420 2435 3375
Low Speed 15 130** 15 25 45 85 115 190 325 450
Natural gas Standard 30 245** 25 50 85 155 215 355 605 840
(NG) Max 60 25 50 105 170 310 430 705 1210 1680
High Speed 75 35 65 125 210 380 520 855 1465 2035
Other gases on request

Please note:
The consumption sensor corresponds with the current state of technology and basically it can be used
in any flammable and non-flammable gases.
If this consumption sensor is used for measurement of flammable gases (e.g. natural gas and so on)
we expressly would like to point out that the sensor has no DVGW admission, however, it can be used
for measurements in natural gas. A DVGW admission is not mandatory.
The area outside the pipeline (ambient area of the sensor) must not be an explosive area.

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 Dimension

9 Dimensions
9.1 With measurement section and screw-in thread

AD / ID L L1 H H1 R A
Pipe size (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
VA 520 1/4" DN 8 13,7 / 8,5 194 137 176,6 166,3 R 1/4" 15
VA 520 3/8“ DN 10 17,2 / 12,5 300 200 174,9 166,3 R 3/8“ 15
VA 520 1/2“ DN 15 21,3 / 16,1 300 210 177,0 166,3 R 1/2“ 20
VA 520 3/4“ DN 20 26,9 / 21,7 475 275 179,8 166,3 R 3/4“ 20
VA 520 1“ DN 25 33,7 / 27,3 475 275 183,2 166,3 R 1“ 25
VA 520 1 1/4" DN 32 42,4 / 36,0 475 275 187,5 166,3 R 1 1/4" 25
VA 520 1 1/2“ DN 40 48,3 / 41,9 475 275 190,5 166,3 R 1 1/2“ 25
VA 520 2“ DN 50 60,3 / 53,1 475 275 196,5 166,3 R 2“ 30

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 Dimension

9.2 With measurement section and flange (Material stainless steel 1.4404):

Flange DIN EN 1092-1

Pipe size AD/ID L L1 H H1 ØD ØK nxØL
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) in mm in mm in mm
VA 520 1/2“ DN 15 21,3 / 16,1 300 210 213,8 166,3 95 65 4 x 14
VA 520 3/4“ DN 20 26,9 / 21,7 475 275 218,8 166,3 105 75 4 x 14
VA 520 1“ DN 25 33,7 / 27,3 475 275 223,8 166,3 115 85 4 x 14
VA 520 1 1/4" DN 32 42,4 / 36,0 475 275 263,3 166,3 140 100 4 x 18
VA 520 1 1/2“ DN 40 48,3 / 41,9 475 275 2 40,7 166,3 150 110 4 x 18
VA 520 2“ DN 50 60,3 / 53,1 475 275 248,2 166,3 165 125 4 x 18
VA 520 2 1/2“ DN 65 76,1 / 68,9 475 275 268,2 175,7 185 145 8 x 18
VA 520 3“ DN 80 88,9 / 80,9 475 275 275,7 175,7 200 160 8 x 18

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 Electrical wiring

10 Electrical wiring
10.1 Modbus RTU, 4…20mA, Pulse or MBus

- Connector plug A

- Connector plug B

Attention: Not required connections NC must not be connected to a voltage and/or to protection
earth. Cut and insulate cables.
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5
Connector plug A RS 485 (A) RS 485 (B) I+
+VB -VB
RS 485 (+) RS 485 (-) 4..20 mA
Connector plug B Pulse Pulse
NC GND DIR
Pulse output (standard) galv. isolated gavl. isolated

Connector plug B
NC GND DIR MBus MBus
Option MBus
Colours pulse cables
0553 0106 (5 m) brown white blue black grey
0553.0107 (10 m)

Legend:
-VB Negative supply voltage 0 V Pulse Pulse for consumption

+VB Positive supply voltage 18...36 VDC smoothed NC

Must not be connected to a voltage
and/or to protection earth. Please cut
Current signal 4...20 mA – selected measured
I+ and isolate cables.
signal

RS 485 (A) Modbus RTU A / Modbus RTU (+)

MBus MBus (reverse polarity protected)
RS 485 (B) Modbus RTU B / Modbus RTU (-)

If no connection cable/ pulse

cable is ordered the sensor will
be supplied with a M12
connector plug. The user can
M12 Connector plug
connect the supply and signal
cables as indicated in the View from back side
connection diagram. (terminal side)
.
Connector plug A (M12 - A-coding) Connector plug B (M12 - A-coding)
Braun / Brown
Impulsausgang / Pulse output
5
1 4 5 4
+ VB Schwarz / Black

Schwarz / Black
4 … 20mA 1
Grau / Grey + -
Blau / Blue
Grau / Grey
2 3
- VB

Weiss / White
Modbus (B) 2 3
Modbus (A)

Remark: If the sensor is placed at the end of the Modbus system a termination is required. The sensors have an
internal switchable termination, therefore the 6 fastening screws from the lid are to be released and set
the internal DIP Switch to “On”. It must be ensured that the connection plugs are still plugged and the
gasket is installed correctly, see also chapter 4.1.
Alternatively, a 120R resistor can be installed in the plug between pin 2 and pin 4.

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 Electrical wiring

10.2 Ethernet (optional PoE)

- Connector plug A

- Connector plug B( M12 X coded 8 pole

Connector plug B Connection cable

M12 x-coded 8 pole M12 x-coded to RJ45

Data LINES: 1,2 und 3,4

PoE LINES: 5,6 und 7,8

5 4

6
3

7 2

8
1
M12 x 1

Connection cable: Cat 6. Shield connected

Remark:
VA520 Power Classification acc. IEEE 802.3af: Class 2 (3,84W – 6,49W)

*PoE: Power over Ethernet

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 Operation

11 Operation

Remark: Only for version with display

“Up“ (  ) “OK“ (  )

The operation of the VA 520 is done by the two capacitive key buttons Up ( ) and Enter ()

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 Operation
11.1 Initialization

After switching on the VA 520, the initialized

screen is displayed followed by the main
menu.

11.2 Main menu

*** VA 520 ***

Gas /
Status Info

HW Version Modbus ID
SW Version Page-No.

Switching to pages 2-5 or back by pressing key „ “

*** VA 520 ***

391.23 410,34 82.46 91,32

391
1 minutes 1 minute
AV-Time (Period for average value calculation) could be changed under Sensor Setup.-Advanced– AV-Time

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 Operation

11.3 Settings
The settings menu could accessed by pressing the key „OK“.
But the access to the settings menu is password protected.

Factory settings for password at the time of

delivery: 0000 (4 times zero).

If required the password could be changed at

Setup–User setup-Password.
.

Selection of a menu item or to change a value

is done with the key „ “, a final move to the
chosen menu item or takeover of the value
change needs the confirmation by pressing the
key „OK“

11.3.1 Sensor Setup

Setup → Sensor Setup

53.1 mm For changes, first select the menu item

with key „ “ and then confirm it with
“OK“.

11.3.1.1 Input / change tube diameter

For VA 520 not adjustable (suspended) as voted on included measuring section with corresponding pipe
diameter.

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 Operation

11.3.1.2 Input / change consumption counter

Setup → Sensor Setup→ Total Counter → Unit button

In order to change, e.g. the unit, first select by

pressing key „ “ the button “Unit” and then
key “OK”.

Select with the key „ “ the correct unit and

then confirm selection by pressing 2x „OK“.

Entering / changing the consumption counter

via button „“ , select the respective position
and activate the position with the "OK"
button.
By pressing „“ the position value is
incremented by 1. Complete with "OK" and
activate next number position.

Confirm entry by pressing „OK“.

Important!
When the counter reach 100000000 m³ the counter will be reset to zero.

11.3.1.3 Definition of the units for flow, velocity, temperature and pressure
Setup → Sensor Setup→ Units
To make changes to the unit for the respective
measurement value, first select by pressing
„“ the field of the „measurement value“ and
activate „it with „OK“ .

Selection of the new unit with „“

In case the quantity of units selectable are not

presentable on one page, pleas move to next
page by pressing „<<“ .

Confirm selection by pressing 2x „OK“.

Procedure for all 4 measurement variables is

analogous.

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 Operation

11.3.1.4 Definition of the reference conditions

Here can be defined the desired measured media reference conditions for pressure and temperature
and times for the filter and averaging.

• Factory pre-setting for reference temperature and reference pressure are 20 °C, 1000 hPa
• All volume flow values (m³/h) and consumption values indicated in the display are
related to 20 °C and 1000 hPa (according to ISO 1217 intake condition)
• Alternatively 0 °C and 1013 hPa (=standard cubic meter) can also be entered as a reference.
• Do not enter the operation pressure or the operation temperature under reference conditions !

Setup → Sensor Setup→ Advanced

To make changes, first select a menu with

button „“ and confirm selection by pressing
„OK“ .

Setup → Sensor Setup → Advanced → Ref.Pref

In order to change, e.g. the unit, first select by

pressing key „ “ the field “Units” and then
key “OK”.

Select with the key „ “ the correct unit and

then confirm selection by pressing 2x „OK“.

Input / change of the value by selecting the

respective position with button „“and
entering by pressing button „OK“ .

Setup → Sensor Setup→ Advanced →

Ref.Temp By pressing „“ the position value is
incremented by 1. Complete with "OK" and
activate next number position.

Procedure for changing the reference

temperature is the same.

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Under point "Filtertime" together with the
appropriate "Filter Grade" an attenuation can
be defined.
 Operation
Setup → Sensor Setup→ Advanced → Filtertime

Under item "Filtertime" " an attenuation can

be defined.
Input values of 0 -10000 in [ms] are possible

Setup → Sensor Setup→ Advanced → AV-Time

The time period for averaging can be entered

here.

Input values of -1440 1 [minutes] are possible.

For average values see display window 3 + 4

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 Operation

11.3.1.5 Setting of Zero point and Low-flow cut off

Setup → Sensor Setup→ ZP Adjust

1,03 To make changes, first select a menu with

button „“ and confirm selection by pressing
„OK“ .

Setup → Sensor Setup → ZP Adjust → ZeroPnt

When, without flow, the installed sensor shows

already a flow value of > 0 m³/h herewith the
zero point of the characteristic could be reset.

For an input / change of the value select with

the button „“ the respective number position
and activate it with „OK“.

By pressing „“ the position value is

incremented by 1. Confirm the input with „OK“
and activate next number position.

Leave menu with button „Back“

Setup → Sensor Setup → ZP Adjust → CutOff

Menüpunkt mit Taste „“ anwählen und
With the low-flow
anschließend cut off „OK“
mit Taste activated, the flow
auswählen
below the defined "LowFlow Cut off" value will
be displayed as 0 m³/h and not added to the
consumption counter.

For an input / change of the value select with

the button „“ the respective number position
and activate it with „OK“.

By pressing „“ the position value is

incremented by 1. Confirm the input with „OK“
and activate next number position.

Leave menu with button „Back“

Setup → Sensor Setup → ZP Adjust t → Reset

By selection of „Reset“ all settings for

1,03 „ZeroPnt“ and. „CutOff“ are reset.

Menu item to be select with button „“ and

confirm the reset with „OK“ .

Leave menu with button „Back“

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11.3.2 Modbus settings
11.3.2.1 Modbus RTU Setup
The Flow sensors VA 520 comes with a Modbus RTU Interface.
Before commissioning the sensor the communication parameters
• Modbus ID, Baudrate, Parity und Stop bit
must be set in order to ensure the communication with the Modbus master.

Settings → Modbus Setup

For changes, e.g. the sensor ID,

first select by pressing key „“ the field
“ID” and then key “OK”.

Select the desired position by pressing the

">" and select with "OK" button.

Change values by pressing the „“ values

takeover by pressing "OK".

Inputs for baud rate, stop bit and parity is

done analogue.

By means of the button "Byte Order" it is

possible to change the data format (Word
Order). Possible formats are "ABCD" (Big
Endian) and "CDAB" (Middle Endian)

Saving the changes by pressing "Save",

therefore select it with key „“ and then
confirm it with "OK".

To set back to default values please press

Default values out of factory: Modbus ID: button
1 “Set to Default”
Baud rate: 19200
Stop bit: 1
Parity: even
Byte Order: ABCD

Remark: If the sensor is placed at the end of the Modbus system a termination is required. The sensors have an
internal switchable termination, therefore the 6 fastening screws from the lid are to be released and set
the internal DIP Switch to “On”.

Alternatively, a 120R resistor can be installed in the plug between pin 2 and pin 4.
It must be ensured that the connection plugs are still plugged and the gasket is installed correctly, see
also chapter 4.5.

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11.3.2.2 Modbus TCP (Optional)

The Flow sensors VA 520 comes optional with a Modbus TCP Interface
(HW Interface: M12 x 1 X-coded connector).

Device supports with this option the Modbus TCP protocol for communication with SCADA systems.
TCP port is set to 502 by default. Port can be changed at the sensor or using PC Service Software

Modbus device address (Unit Identifier) can be set in the range of 1- 255.
Specification and description of the Modbus protocol is free to download on: www.modbus.org.

Supported Modbus commands (functions):

Command Code Description
Function Code 3 (Read holding register)
Function code 16 (Write multiple registers)

For more details, please see VA 5xx Modbus RTU_TCP Installation V1.04

Settings → Network Setup

11.3.2.2.1 Network Setup DHCP

Settings → Network Setup Settings → IP Address

Here you can set up and made a connection, with

or without DHCP, to a computer.

Remark:
With activated DHCP the automatic integration of
the sensor in an existing network is possible,
without a manual configuration.

Storing of settings by pressing “Save“

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11.3.2.2.2 Network Settings static IP

Settings → Network Setup Settings → IP Address→ IP Address
Settings → Network Setup Settings → IP Address→ Sub Net
Settings → Network Setup Settings → IP Address→ Gateway

For manual (static) IP, the "IP Address",

"Subnet" and "Gateway" selection keys must
be selected and activated with "OK".

The first data field of the selection, in this case

the IP address, is then marked (red).

Confirm with "OK” the corresponding input menu

is opened.

By means of ">", the next data field is changed.

Select the desired position with the ">" key and

activate it with the "OK" key.

Change the values with the ">" key, and accept

the values with the "OK" key.

Procedure for "Subnet" and "Gateway" is

analogous.

Store the settings by „Save“

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11.3.2.2.3 Modbus TCP Settings

Settings → Network Setup Settings → IP Address → MB TCP

Settings → Network Setup Settings → IP Address → ID

Settings → Network Setup Settings → IP Address → Port

For changes, e.g. the sensor ID,

first select by pressing key „>“ the field “ID” and
then key “OK”.

Select the desired position by pressing the ">"

and select with "OK" button.

Change values by pressing the „>“ values

takeover by pressing "OK".

Input for the port is done analogue.

By means of the button "Byte Format" it is

possible to change the data format (Word Order).
Possible formats are "ABCD" (Big Endian) and
"CDAB" (Middle Endian)

Saving the changes by pressing "Save",

therefore select it with key „>“ and then confirm
it with "OK".
Reset to the default settings by activating "Set to
Default"-

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11.3.2.3 Modbus Settings (2001…2005)

Modbus Register No.of Data Default Read

Description Unit /Comment
Register Address Byte Type Setting Write

2001 2000 2 UInt16 Modbus ID 1 R/W Modbus ID 1…247

0 = 1200
1 = 2400
2 = 4800
2002 2001 2 UInt16 Baud rate 4 R/W
3 = 9600
4 = 19200
5 = 38400
0 = none
2003 2002 2 UInt16 Parity 1 R/W 1 = even
2 = odd

0 = 1 Stop Bit
2004 2003 2 UInt16 Number of Stop bits R/W
1 = 2 Stop Bit

0xABCD = Big Endian

2005 2004 2 UInt16 Word Order 0xABCD R/W
0xCDAB = Middle Endian

11.3.2.4 Values Register (1001 …1500)

Modbus Register No.of Def Read

Data Type Description Unit /Comment
Register Address Byte ault Write

1101 1100 4 Float Flow in m³/h R

1109 1108 4 Float Flow in Nm³/h R

1117 1116 4 Float Flow in m³/min R

1125 1124 4 Float Flow in Nm³/min R

1133 1132 4 Float Flow in ltr/h R

1141 1140 4 Float Flow in Nltr/h R

1149 1148 4 Float Flow in ltr/min R

1157 1156 4 Float Flow in Nltr/min R

1165 1164 4 Float Flow in ltr/s R

1173 1172 4 Float Flow in Nltr/s R

1181 1180 4 Float Flow in cfm R

1189 1188 4 Float Flow in Ncfm R

1197 1196 4 Float Flow in kg/h R

1205 1204 4 Float Flow in kg/min R

1213 1212 4 Float Flow in kg/s R

1221 1220 4 Float Flow in kW R

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Modbus Register No.of Data Read

Description Default Unit /Comment
Register Address Byte Type Write
Consumption m³ before
1269 1268 4 UInt32 x R
comma
Consumption Nm³ before
1275 1274 4 UInt32 x R
comma

1281 1280 4 UInt32 Consumption ltr before comma x R

Consumption Nltr before

1287 1286 4 UInt32 x R
comma

1293 1292 4 UInt32 Consumption cf before comma x R

Consumption Ncf before

1299 1298 4 UInt32 x R
comma
Consumption kg before
1305 1304 4 UInt32 x R
comma
Consumption kWh before
1311 1310 4 UInt32 x R
comma

1347 1346 4 Float Velocity m/s

1355 1354 4 Float Velocity Nm/s

1363 1362 4 Float Velocity Ft/min

1371 1370 4 Float Velocity NFt/min

1419 1418 4 Float GasTemp °C

1427 1426 4 Float GasTemp °F

Remark:
• For DS400 / DS 500 / Handheld devices - Modbus Sensor Datatype
„Data Type R4-32“ match with „Data Type Float“
• For more additional Modbus values please refer to
VA5xx_Modbus_RTU_Slave_Installation_1.09_EN.doc

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11.3.3 Pulse /Alarm

Setup → Sensor Setup→ Pulse/ Alarm

The galvanically isolated output can be

defined as pulse- or alarm output.
Selection of field „Relay Mode” with key „“
and change modus by pressing key „OK“.

For alarm output following units could be

chosen: kg/min, cfm, ltr/s, m³/h, m/s, °F, °C
and kg/s.
„Value“ defines the Alarm value, „Hyst.“
defines the desired hysteresis and with „Hi-
Lim“ or. „Lo-Lim“ the alarm settings when
the alarm is activated
Hi-Lim: Value over limit
Lo-Lim: Value under limit

For the pulse output following units could be

chosen: kg, cf, ltr and m³. The pulse value
definition to be done in menu „Value“ . Lowest
value is depending on max. flow of sensor and
the max frequency of pulse output of 50Hz.

With „Polarity“ the switching state could be

defined. Pos. = 0→ 1 neg. 1→ 0

pos neg
closed

open

11.3.3.1 Pulse output

The maximum frequency for pulse output is 50 pulses per second (50Hz).
The Pulse output is delayed by 1 second.
Pulse value [m³ /h] [m³ /min] [l/min]
0.1 ltr / Pulse 18 0,3 300
1ltr / Pulse 180 3 3000
0.1m³ / Pulse 18000 300 300000
1 m³ / Pulse 180000 3000 3000000
Table 1 Maximum flow for pulse output

Entering pulse values that are not allow a presentation to the full scale value, are not allowed. Entries are
discarded and error message displayed.

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11.3.4 User Setup

11.3.4.1 Password
Settings → UserSetup → Password

To make changes, first select a menu with

button „“ and confirm selection by pressing
„OK“ .

It is possible to define a password. The

required password length is 4 digits.
Please select with button „“ a figure and
confirm it with „OK“ .Repeat this 4 times.

With „“ the last figure could be deleted.

Password input have to be inserted twice.

Confirmation of input/password by pressing

„OK“.

Factory settings for password at the time of

delivery: 0000 (4 times zero).

11.3.4.2 Language
Settings → UserSetup → Language

Currently 4 languages have been implemented

and could be selected with button „“

Change of language by confirming with “OK”.

Leaving the menu with button “back”.

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11.3.4.3 Display / Touch

Settings → UserSetup → Display / Touch

With the button „-“ and with button „+“ it is

possible to adjust the backlight / display
brightness. The actual / adjusted backlight
brightness is showed in the graph „Backlight.“

By activation “Dimming after” and entering a

time a display dimming could be set.

With „Rotate Screen“ the display information

could be rotated by 180°.

By activation of „Key Lock“ the operation of

the sensor locked.

Unlocking the keyboard is only possible by

restarting the sensor and calling the operating
menu within the first 10s. To do this, use the
"OK" button to enter the operating menu during
this period

11.3.5 Advanced
Settings→ Advanced

By pressing „Factory Reset“ the sensor is set

back to the factory settings.

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11.3.6 4 -20mA
Settings → 4-20mA

To make changes, first select a menu with button

„“ and confirm selection by pressing „OK“ .

Settings → 4-20mA→ Channel 1

The 4-20 mA Analogue output of the Sensor VA 520 can

be individually adjusted.

It is possible to assign following values „Temperature“,

„Velocity“ und „Flow“ to the channel CH 1.
0.000 m³/h
To make changes, first select the value item with button
1098.9 m³/h „“ .and confirm
Moving between the different measurements values or
to deactivate the 4-20mA with setting to „unused“ by
169,8 m/s 1098.9 m³/h pressing „OK“.

To the selected measurement value a corresponding /

appropriate unit needs to be defined. Select „Unit“ with
„“ and open menu with „OK“.
Select required unit with „“ and take over by pressing
„OK“.

Here e.g. for the measurement value Flow, procedure

for the other measurements values is analog.

For saving the changes done press button „Save“ to

discard the changes press button “Cancel”.

Leaving the menu with „Back“.

0.000 m³/h

1098.9 m³/h

169,8 m/s 1098.9 m³/h

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Settings → 4-20mA→ Channel 1→ AutoRange

The scaling of the 4-20mA channel can be done

automatically "Auto Range = on" or manual "AutoRange
= off" .

With button „“ select the menu item „AutoRange“

select with „OK“ the desired scaling method.
(Automatically or manually)
1098,9 m³/h
In case of AutoRange = off with „Scale 4mA“ und
„Scale 20mA“ the scale ranges needs to be defined.
End Range 169,8m/s 1098,9 m³/h
Select with button „“ the item „Scale 4mA“ or „Scale
20mA“ and confirm with „OK“ .

Input of the scaling values will be analogous as

described before for value settings.

Using „CLR“ clears up the complete settings at once.

For „Auto on“ , the max. scaling is calculated based on

the inner tube diameter, max. measurement range and
the reference conditions settings.

Takeover of the inputs with „Save“ and leaving the

menu with „Back“.

Settings → 4-20mA→ Error Current

This determines the output in case of an error at the

analog output.

• 2 mA Sensor error / System error

• 22 mA Sensor error / System error
• None Output according Namur (3.8mA – 20.5 mA)
< 4mA to 3.8 mA Measuring range under range
>20mA to 20.5 mA Measuring range exceeding

To make changes first select a menu item "Current Error"

with button „“ and then select by pressing the „OK“
the desired mode

For saving the changes done press button „Save“ to

discard the changes press button “Cancel”.

Leaving the menu with „Back“.

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11.3.7 VA 520 Info

Settings → Info

Here you get a brief description of the sensor data

incl. the calibration data.
92,7 m/s 600m³/h
Under Details, you are able to see in addition the
Run Time: 2d 21h 23m 12s calibration conditions.
Vin: 23,8V Temp: 35,8

20 °C
53,1 mm

23 °C
10

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11.4 MBus

The Sensor offers two possibilities for coding the

Value Information Field (VIF).

• Primary VIF (The units and multiplier

correspond to MBus specification 4.8
chapter 8.4.3
• Plain text VIF ((units are transmitted as
ASCCII characters. So units that are not
included in MBus specification chapter 8.4.3
are possible
Download:
https://m-bus.com/assets/downloads/MBDOC48.PDF

Switch to Plain Text VIF by activation of „Units as

String“.

11.4.1 Default Settings communication

Primary Address*: 1
ID: Serial number of Sensor
Baud rate*: 2400
Medium*: depending on medium (Gas or Compressed Air)
Manufacturer ID: CSI
VIF coding: Primary VIF

Both addresses, Primary address and ID, could be automatic searched in the M-Bus system.

11.4.2 Default values transmitted

Value 1 with [Unit]*: Consumption [m³]

Value 2 with [Unit]*: Flow [m³/h] Consumption [m³]
Value 3 with [Unit]*: Gas temperature [°C]

*All Values could be changed / preset in production or with CS Service software (Order-No. 0554 2007)

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12 Status / Error messages

12.1 Status messages

• CAL
On the part of CS Instruments GmbH & Co.KG a regular re-calibration is recommended, see chapter 13.
At delivery, the date at which the next recalibration is recommended is internally entered.
When this date is reached, a message appears in the display with the status message „CAL“.

Note: The measurement will continue without interruption or restriction.

• Direction
When used in conjunction with a direction switch VA409, the status message "Direction" is displayed
in case of opposite flow direction and no measurement may take place.

Status messages:

*** VA 520 *** *** VA 520 ***

Direction
CAL

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12.2 Error messages

• Low Voltage
If the supply voltage is less than 11V, the warning message „Low Voltage“ is displayed.
This means that the sensor can no longer work / measure correctly and thus there are none
measured values for flow, consumption and speed are available.

• Heater Error
The error message „Heater Error“ occurs in case of failure of the heating sensor.

• Internal Error
In the case of this message „Internal Error“, the sensor has an internal read error on e.g. EEProm, AD converter
etc. detected.

• Temp out of Range

At media temperatures outside the specified temperature range, the status message „Temp out of Range“
occurs.
This temperature overshoot leads to incorrect measurement values (outside the sensor specification).

• Low Voltage 4-20mA

For sensors with a galvanically isolated 4-20mA output, a min. Supply voltage of 17.5V is required. If this value is
undershot, the error message „Low Voltage 4-20mA“ is displayed.

Error messages:

*** VA 520 *** *** VA 520 ***

Low Voltage Heater Error

*** VA 520 *** *** VA 520 ***

Internal Error Temp out of Range

*** VA 520 ***

Low Voltage 4.20mA

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13 Maintenance
The sensor head should be checked regularly for dirt and cleaned if necessary. Should dirt, dust or oil
accumulate on the sensor element, a deviation will occur in the measuring value. An annual check is
recommended. Should the compressed air be heavily soiled this interval must be shortened.

14 Cleaning of the sensor head

The sensor head can be cleaned by carefully moving it in warm water with a small amount of washing-
up liquid. Avoid physical intervention on the sensor (e.g. using a sponge or brush). If soiling cannot be
removed, service and maintenance must be carried out by the manufacturer.

15 Re-Calibration
If no customer specifications are given then we recommend to carry out calibration every 12 months.
For this purpose the sensor must be sent to the manufacturer.

16 Spare parts and repair

For reasons of measuring accuracy spare parts are not available.
If parts are faulty, they must be sent to the supplier for repair.

If the measuring device is used in important company installations, we recommend keeping a spare
measuring system ready.

17 Calibration
According to DIN ISO certification of the measuring instruments we recommend to calibrate and if
applicable to adjust the instruments regularly from the manufacturer. The calibration intervals should
comply with your internal specification. According to DIN ISO we recommend a calibration interval of
one year for the instrument VA 520.

On request and additional payment, calibration-certificates could be issued.

The precision is given due to use DKD-certified flow meters and verifiable

18 Warranty
If you have reason for complaint we will of course repair any faults free of charge if it can be proven
that they are manufacturing faults. The fault should be reported immediately after it has been found
and within the warranty time guaranteed by us. Excluded from this warranty is damage caused by
improper use and non-adherence to the instruction manual.

The warranty is also cancelled once the instrument has been opened - as far as this has not been
mentioned in the instruction manual for maintenance purposes - or if the serial number in the
instrument has been changed, damaged or removed.

The warranty time for the VA 520 is 12 months. If no other definitions are given the accessory parts
have a warranty time of 6 months. Warranty services do not extend the warranty time.

If in addition to the warranty service necessary repairs, adjustments or similar are carried out the
warranty services are free of charge but there is a charge for other services such as transport and
packaging costs. Other claims, especially those for damage occurring outside the instrument, are not
included unless responsibility is legally binding.

After sales service after the warranty time has elapsed

We are of course there for you even after the warranty time has elapsed. In case of malfunctions,
please send us the instrument with a short-form description of the fault. Please do not forget to
indicate your telephone number so that we can call you in case of any questions.

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