Krohne VFM 3100 EN User Manual

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Gas Control InstallationsFor gas control installations, there are choices for VFM 3100 locationthat should be considered. For maximum rangeability, lo

11Table 3. VFM 3100 Mounting ArrangementsSingle Measurement (with and without isolation valves)Housing Above PipeGAS Recommended mounting.STEAM Recomm

121.2.5. Installation ProcedureVFM 3100 F–Flanged Body• Gaskets are required and must be supplied by the user. Select a gasket material suitable for t

1.2.7. VFM 3100 with Remote Electronic ModuleThe purpose of the remote electronic module is to allow for separa-tion of the VFM 3100 body and the elec

For installations where the provided pre-dressed remote signal cableis not used, both ends of the cable being used must be prepared perthe instruction

Table 5. Preparation of Remote Signal Cable (Electronics End)151. Slide the knurled nut and then the rubber bushing onto outer jacket of cable as show

16Electronic module(see detail „A”)See table 7 for detailsof this connectionDisconnectthis end wheninstalling.See table 5for dressing ofcable at this

171. Take electronics end of prepared remote signal cable and align it as shown at right. Ready for assembly.2. As shown in the diagrams at right, pus

181. Take VFM 3100 end of prepared remote signal cable and align it as shown at right. Ready for assembly.2. As shown in the diagrams at right, making

19Installation with Conduit:• The junction box is pre-wired. A conduit box or conduit may be mounted directly to the 1/2 NPT connection at the remote

3.2. No Output Troubleshooting 273.3. Module Test Procedure 283.4. Preamplifier Test Procedure 283.4.1. Extended Temperature Range Sensor 283.4.

20Twisted pair wiring should be used to prevent electrical noise from interfering with the dc current output signal. In some instances, shielded cable

A dc power supply must be used with each transmitter and receiverwiring loop to supply power for the transmitter. The dc power supplymay be either a s

222. Operating the VFM 31002.1 IntroductionCommunication with the VFM 3100 is carried out using the HARTModel 275 Communicator or the optional Local D

23Item Metric U.S.Tag blank blankFlow Units l/min USgpmTotal Units l USgalFluid Type Liquid (water) Liquid (water)Process Temperature 20°C 70°FProcess

24NOTE: If the User Information is not supplied with the purchase order,the following default data for a LIQUID will reside in the database.Parameter

As mentioned previously, the units of the default configuration data-base, i.e., US or Metric, are established by the units of the ReferenceK-Factor.T

262.5. Preconfiguring the VFM 3100With the HART Communicator, the database can be generated off-line and then downloaded to the transmitter. The proce

• VFM 3100 Body Serial Number: Enter alphanumeric Serial Num-ber from VFM 3100 tag.NOTE: Although the VFM 3100 will operate properly without this in-

28If the voltages are not within specifications, disconnect the red and orange wires to the preamp and measure the voltages again. If they do not retu

3.5. Sensor Test Procedure3.5.1. Standard Temperature Range Sensor• Remove electronic module from housing.• Disconnect the yellow and brown sensor lea

8.2.6. Entering the Password 508.2.7. Activating an Edit, Pick-List or User Function Menu Block 508.2.8. Editing Numbers and Strings 508.2.9. P

30Number of Connectors Letter Code Color Description2 R Red Loop +B Blue Loop -2 Y Yellow Scaled Pulse Out +G Green Scaled Pulse Out -4 B Brown Senso

31Figure 18: Electronic Module Connections - (Extended Temperature Range)Tie wrapSensor wireCaptive screwOutputsignalwiresTie wrapSensor wireCaptive s

32Ribbon cableconnectorDisplay mountingscrewsGround wireSensor wiresRetaining tabsTie wrapCaptive screwPreamplifierwiresOutput signal wiresSignal wire

33Ground screw with lockwasherGround wireSensor wiresSignalwiresShroud plateRetaining tabsTie wrapOutputsignalwiresPreamplifierwiresFigure 21. Electro

344.4. PreamplifierThe Preamplifier assembly (shown in Figure 22) consists of the pre-amplifier with a shield for integral mounted electronics (or wit

35• Remove shield covering the Preamplifier and disconnect the ground lead from U-shaped metal strap on the mounting plate (Figure 24).• Disconnect (b

36Sensor switchSensorswitchGround wireSensor wiresEXTSTDFigure 25. Preamplifier AssemblyIntegral Mounted VFM 3100• Mount the new preamplifier to the m

37Apply 500 V acor 707 V dcbetweenshortedterminals andground for1 minuteCase ground terminal (earth)Terminal blockFigure 27. Connections for Post-Asse

384.6.2. Replacing the SensorNOTE: Before beginning the assembly procedure, verify that you have the correct kit of parts. The sensor kits consist of:

39Figure 31: VFM 3100 AssemblySensor AssemblyO-RingGasketFlow damCoverCover O-RingElectronic ModuleCaptive mounting screwsMechanical connectorSensor a

41 VFM 3100 F-T Flange Body 62 VFM 3100 W-T Sandwich Body 63 VFM 3100 Identification 94 Typical Piping Configuration 95 Pressure and Temperatu

40• Continue to tighten in steps of 7 Nm (5 lb•ft) using the same sequence. The maximum torque needed for safe operation is 34 Nm (25 lb•ft) per Figur

414.7. Sensor Replacement with Remote Electronic Module4.7.1. Disassembly• Remove junction box cover (for CENELEC Certified Flameproof VFM 3100, remo

4.7.2. AssemblyNOTE: Before beginning the assembly procedure, verify that you ha-ve the correct kit of parts. The sensor kits consist of:1 Sensor Asse

435. Determining Special Measuring UnitsThere may be a need to use flow units that are not listed in the unitsmenu. To enter custom units, select “spe

6.2. Replacing or Installing an Isolation ValveThe VFM 3100 does not need to be removed from the pipeline to replace the isolation valve. However, the

457. HART Configuration Instructions7.1. IntroductionGeneric instructions regarding the installation and operation of theHART Communicator can be foun

461 DEVICE SETUP2 FLOW RATE3 ANALOG OUT4 URV5 LOW FLOW CUT IN1 PROCESS VARIABLES2 DIAG/SERVICE3 BASIC SETUP4 DETAILED SETUP5 REVIEW1 FLOW RATE2 % RANG

47Figure 40. HART On-Line Menu Structure – Part 2 of 2

48Figure 41. Fast-Key Function/Varible ChartFUNCTION/VARIABLE KEY SEQUENCEAnalog Output 3AO/PO Alarm Type 1, 4, 3, 4, 2Auto Low Flow Cut-In 1,3,3,4D/A

8.2.3. Moving inside the Menu SystemPressing ESC will stop displaying measurements, and show the firstmenu item, DISPLAY. From here, the four buttons

1 Standard Specifications 72 Electrical Safety Specifications 83 VFM 3100 Mounting Arrangements 114 Preparation of Remote Signal Cable 145 Preparat

50The right arrow moves the cursor to the right; ENTER accepts thechange at the end. The left arrow moves the cursor to the left; ESCcancels the chang

518.4. Local Configurator Menu (1 through 8)MEASUREDISPLAY OPTIONSPULSE OUT OFFNOISEFILT OFFSIGNALCOND OFFBRANCHBRANCHPICK LISTR/OPICK LISTR/OPICK LIS

52PARAMSBRANCHURVLFCIK REFK FLOWDAMPING0 SECXXX.FXX.XXP/USGALXXX.XPUL/FT3X.XXXUSGPMXXX.XUSGPMXX.XXLB/FT3X.XXXCPOISEFLTEMPFLDENSFLVISC2of8GROUPGROUPGRO

53CALIBTAGSBRANCHTAGXXXXDESCRIPTXXXXXXXXDATEXXXXXXXXMESSAGEXXXXXXPOLLADRXXSER NOXXXXXXXXMODELXXXXXXXXFIRMREVXX.XXPASSWDXXXXLOOP INMANUAL?SHOWFLOWSHOW1

54TESTPASSWDXXXXLOOP INMANUAL?SET DIGXX.XSET MAXX.XSET HZXX.XSELFTSTXMTTEMPCONFIGPASSWDXXXXFAILLOWOUTPUTPULSEOUT OFFLOOP INMANUAL?OPTIONSNOISEFILT OFF

55FLUIDTYPELIQUIDTEMPFTEMPXXXXDENSITYLB/FT3DENSITYXXXXBASEDENXXXXVISCOSCPOISEVISCOSXXXXCHANGEDEFAULT?CFKG/M3LB/FT3CSTOKECPOISELIQUIDGASSTEAMPICKLISTED

6of856UNITSUNITSFLOW TOTALcfm galUSGpm ll/min lmpGallmpGpm m3m3/hr bblUSG/s bushelMilG/d yd3l/sec ft3Mill/d in3ft3/s bblft3/d nm3m3/sec nlm3/day scflm

7of857BIASTAGSPIPEX.XXBORESCHED 10TAGXXXXXXXXDESCRIPTXXXXXXXXDATEXXXXXXXXMESSAGEXXXXXXXXPOLLADRXXPIPINGX.XXCONFIGSTRAIGHTDIST00.0CUSTOMXX.XBRANCH BRAN

58NEWTUBEPASSWDOLDXXXXCALIBXXXXARE YOUSURE?CONFIGXXXXARE YOUSURE?MODELXXXXXXXXSER NOXXXXXXXXK-REFXXXXCONFIGSTANDARDCALDATE041201INITIALXXXSTANDARDMANI

599. Configuration DatabaseThis appendix defines and describes the parameters in the configu-ration database shown in the following table.In the foll

61. Installation1.1 Introduction1.1.1 DescriptionThe VFM 3100 F/W-T (Figures 1 and 2) measure fluid (liquid, gas, orsteam) flow rates using the princi

609.3. Transmitter OptionsFlow Units [Pick-List]This selection defines the units for the measured flow rate. SelectingSpecial Units allows the user to

61Straight1 L paral to shed1 L perp to shed2 L cls paral shed2 L cls perp shed2 L 5 dia paral2 L 5 dia perpReducerConfiguratorHARTLocalPiping Descript

1.1.3. Standard SpecificationsTable 1.7Item SpecificationProcess Temperature Limits -20 and +430 °C (0 and 800 °F) (a)Ambient Temperature Limits -40 a

8After removing the flowtube from its shipping carton, inspect it for visible damage. If any damage is observed, notify the carrier imme-diately and r

9Data LabelCertification LabelMeasuring Range LabelModel CodeSerial No.ProductioncodeMaximum PressureStyle LetterTemp Limit perSensor OptionComplete V