Instruction Manual 2013

FLOWMETRIX SA

SAFMAG Electromagnetic Flowmeter Doc. Date: 28.11.2013

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

SAFMAG
ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOWMETER


Flowmetrix SA Tel : 0027 31 2060630
P.O. Box 17143 Fax : (086) 5168460
Congella email: [email protected]
Durban 4013 www.flowmetrix.co.za
South Africa
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Identification 1
1.3 Inspection 1
1.4 Damaged Parts 1

SECTION 2. SAFMAG ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOWMETER

2.1 Theory of Operation 2

2.2 Description 3
2.2.1 General 3
2.2.2 Meter Body 3
2.2.3 Electronics 4
2.3 Application Guidelines 4
2.4 Conductivity 5
2.5 Installation 6
2.5.1 Piping and Other Considerations 6
2.5.2 Installation Procedure 7
2.5.3 Electrical Connections 9
2.6 Start-up and Operation 13

SECTION 3. CALIBRATION

3.1 Factory Calibration and programming 13

3.2 Calibration Coefficient 14
3.3 Re-calibration 14

SECTION 4. SERVICING

4.1 Inspection and Maintenance 19

4.2 Troubleshooting 19

SECTION 5. SPECIFICATIONS 22

SECTION 6. WARRANTY 24
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SECTION 1 General Information

1.1 Introduction

The SAFMAG series of electromagnetic flowmeters was introduced by Flowmetrix during

1989, SAFMAG is the first wholly South African designed and manufactured electromagnetic
flowmeter.
The SAFMAG has the following standard features, which make it unrivalled for value and
reliability:

 100% Local Content and Support

 No moving parts
 Integral or remote electronics
 Isolated mA and pulse outputs
 AC or pulsed DC excitation
 Weatherproof and submersible construction
 Choice of liner and electrode materials

This manual covers the theory of operation, installation and field service procedures for the full
range of SAFMAG products. Should further support be required, contact your local
representative or Flowmetrix SA directly.

1.2 Identification

Before beginning installation of the SAFMAG flowmeter, verify that all parameters of the
intended application match those of the flowmeter supplied.

1.3 Inspection

Upon delivery the packing case should be inspected for external damage. If damage is
evident this fact must be reported to the carrier immediately and the case should only be
unpacked with a representative of the shipping company present. Check the contents of the
case against the packing slip.

1.4 Damaged Parts

Damaged or defective parts should be returned to the supplier prepaid. Do not return goods
until authorisation to do so has been obtained. Returned goods must have accompanying
them a letter stating the following:

 Your company name and order number

 The contact person at your company
 Serial number and name of part
 Description of damage and cause if known
 Nature of any repair attempted by the user
 Type of repair, replacement or adjustment requested.

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SECTION 2. SAFMAG Electromagnetic Flowmeter

2.1 Theory of Operation

The operation of an electromagnetic flowmeter is explained by reference to Faraday’s law of

electromagnetic induction. This law states that the voltage induced across an electrical
conductor, as it moves at right angles through an electromagnetic field, is directly proportional
to the velocity of that conductor through the field. Mathematically this statement is represented
as shown below:

E = constant x B L V

Where :
E = the induced voltage
B = the electromagnetic field strength
L = the length of the conductor in the field
V = the velocity of the conductor (average velocity of the medium)

The volumetric flow of a conducting liquid or slurry is derived as follows:

Let L = D (the diameter of the meter)

Then E = constant x B D V

Volumetric flow Q = V A (where A is the Cross-sectional area of the pipe)

Combining the above equations it is seen that if field strength is held constant then
E = KQ (where K is a constant), thus the induced voltage is directly proportional to the
volumetric flowrate.

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2.2 Description

2.2.1 General

The SAFMAG electromagnetic flowmeter is composed of two principle assemblies.

The meter sensor which is mounted in the pipeline. And the flowmeter signal converter which
depending on the option chosen can be mounted integrally as part of the meter body or
remotely mounted.

2.2.2 Meter Sensor (Flowtube)

Flowmetrix manufactures two versions of flowtube

Viz. Ms (imperial length) &

Mx (ISO length)

The Ms was the original design and has a higher magnetic field strength than the Mx version.
Although the Ms version is still supplied for the USA market, the Mx version is more
acceptable in markets that favour the inter-changeability of flowtubes designed to the ISO
flange-to-flange overall length.
Many Ms (imperial length) flowtubes are operational in the field. The DC pulsed signal
converters utilising version 5.25 operating programs therefore provide a menu option to select
the flowtube type.
The pipeline section of the meter sensor is constructed from non-magnetic stainless steel and
has carbon steel, or optionally stainless steel, pipe flanges welded onto either end in order to
form a spool piece. The pipeline section, or flowtube, is then lined with an insulating material
compatible with the process to be monitored and chosen from the following options:

 Polyurethane
 PTFE
 Natural Rubber
 Neoprene
 Ebonite

Two field coils are mounted on the flowtube, and these field coils generate the electromagnetic
field inside the pipe section. As conductive liquid flows through this pipe section, a voltage is
generated. In order to sense the voltage induced in the process fluid, electrodes are inserted
through the lining and flowtube. These electrodes are chosen so as to be compatible with the
process fluid and are chosen from one of the following options:

 Stainless steel (grade 316)

 Monel
 Hastelloy 'C'
 Titanium
 Tantalum

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2.2.3 Electronics

The SAFMAG offers two types of coil excitation

- Pulsed DC excitation
- AC excitation

Pulsed DC excitation is normally used when the process fluid is a pure liquid.
In the pulsed DC magmeter, the drive circuit in the electronics unit sends low-frequency pulses
to the coils to generate the magnetic field. The frequency of these pulses is selectable, and
although the higher frequencies result in a faster response from the flowmeter, the size of the
meter limits the frequency that can be used.
The advantage of using pulsed DC excitation is that zero shift is eliminated, and the need for
zero adjustment falls away.

AC excitation is used with slurries and pulp mixtures.

In the AC excited magmeter, line voltage is applied directly to the coils to generate the
magnetic field. This system produces an accurate, reliable, fast responding flowmeter, but it
has its drawbacks. The varying magnetic field induces a voltage in the electrode wires.
Consequently, the signal converter sees two signals, only one of which represents the flow
signal. For successful flow measurement, the flow signal must be separated, and this is
achieved at the factory with a full pipe under no flow conditions.
In certain slurry applications, noise is generated as a result of particles impinging upon the
electrodes, and the higher frequency of the AC excited magmeter offers a solution to these
more difficult applications.
Paper stocks are more complicated, but the chemical additives found in various paper stocks
make it difficult to predict accurately whether or not noise will be a problem.

Pulsed DC Excitation – model DCMPU

The DCMPU utilises a multi-tasking Microprocessor electronics to handle all functions
simultaneously. The Flowmetrix philosophy of producing easy-to-use instrumentation means
that the unit can be programmed in a matter of minutes, even without the instruction manual.
The unit is menu driven, and only three menus are needed for all set-up requirements. The
flow rate and total are displayed continuously on a backlit LCD display, clearly visible through
the viewing window in the cast aluminium housing.

AC Excitation – model ACMPU

The ACMPU is descriptively the same as the DCMPU. The units are identifiable by reference
to the description on the label.

2.3 Application Guidelines

The minimum flow velocity through the SAFMAG magmeter at full scale, should not be
less than 1 metre/second. The meter diameter should therefore be selected
accordingly.
Where abrasive slurries are being handled it is recommended that the velocity should not
exceed 3 metres/second. In cases where the process fluid contains particles, which may tend
to build up on the pipe wall the velocity should not be less than 1 metre/second. In cases
where very dense slurries are being transported, the flow velocity may well need to be in
excess of 3 metres/second in order to avoid the particles settling out in the pipe. In this case
the useful life of the flowmeter lining may be reduced and consideration should be given to the
installation of protective grounding rings.
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The SAFMAG electromagnetic flowmeter has a minimum full-scale velocity of 1 metre/second

and a maximum full-scale velocity of 10 metres/second. Velocity is calculated from volumetric
flowrate by using the following equation:

V = 1273.24 Q/D2

Where: Q is the flowrate in litres/sec

D is the nominal meter size in mm

The table below gives meter capacities for minimum and maximum full scale velocities, for all
meter sizes

METER FLOWRATE @ 1m/s FLOWRATE @ 10m/s

SIZE
(mm) (l/s) (m3/h) (l/s) (m3/h)

025 0.5 1.75 5.0 17.5

040 1.25 4.5 12.5 45
050 2 7 20 70
065 3.3 12 33 120
080 5 18 50 180
100 8 29 80 290
125 12 44 120 440
150 18 65 180 650
200 31 113 310 1130
250 49 176 490 1760
300 70 254 700 2540
350 96 346 960 3460
400 125 452 1250 4520
450 159 572 1590 5720
500 196 707 1960 7070
600 283 1018 2830 10180
700 385 1385 3850 13850
750 442 1590 4420 15900
800 500 1800 5000 18000

2.4 Conductivity

The first parameter to consider in deciding whether or not to use a magnetic flowmeter in a
given application is conductivity. The conductivity unit of measure is microsiemens/cm or
(µS/cm). The minimum conductivity level for the SAFMAG is 5 µS/cm. Within wide limits the
conductivity of the liquid has no affect on the calibration of a magmeter. This is because
conductivity is the reciprocal of resistance; therefore, as the conductivity of the liquid drops, the
resistance increases.

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Consider the following:

In an electrical series circuit, the voltage drops across the impedance’s in the circuit must
equal the applied voltage. In the equivalent circuit of a magmeter, the applied voltage is the
flow signal picked up at the electrode, Zo is the output impedance of the flowtube, and Zi is the
input impedance of the signal converter.

Zo

V Zi

Now, % reduction in span = Zo / (Zo + Zi) x 100

The SAFMAG microprocessor signal converter utilises screen drivers to achieve high input
impedance. The input signal from the electrode is buffered and applied to the electrode
shields to provide protection against capacitance losses and process-generated noise.
The input impedance is in excess of 1012 ohms.
The output impedance of the flowtube Zo is essentially the impedance of the process fluid, so
it is necessary to convert conductivity to impedance, in order to calculate the percent span shift
at differing conductivities.

For 1 microsiemen/cm (Zo = 106 ohms), % error = 0,0001%

For 1000 microsiemen/cm (Zo = 103 ohms), % error = 0,0000001%

It is clear from the above that even at conductivity’s as low as 1µS/cm the span shift is
insignificant if only the signal converter input impedance is taken into account. However, the
signal cable will affect the Zi and must also be taken into account.

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2.5 Installation

2.5.1 Piping and Other Considerations

The SAFMAG electromagnetic flowmeter is a bi-directional device and as such may be

installed in the pipeline either way round. The arrow on the flowmeter body indicates the
direction of flow used during calibration. If the meter is installed in the pipeline in the opposite
direction to that used for factory calibration it will read zero under all flow conditions. This
situation can be remedied by reversing the connections marked “FIELD COILS” on the
electronics board.

The meter may be installed in horizontal or vertical pipelines. If a vertical pipeline installation is
envisaged the meter should be installed with the direction of flow being upwards, to ensure a
full pipe under low flow conditions. If a horizontal installation is envisaged the meter
electrodes should be installed in the horizontal plane in order to prevent entrained air or
gasses collecting at the upper electrode. The effect of this would be that the meter would give
inaccurate and unstable readings.

 
 

3 x D min 2 x D min






It is essential that the meter be full of liquid at all times.

If this is not the case then the meter will produce an artificially high flowrate. If obtaining a full
meter is a problem, in some cases this may be solved by repositioning the meter at the lowest
point in a “U” shaped pipe section.

Stray electromagnetic or electrostatic fields of high intensity may have an effect on the meter
reading. For this reason the meter should not be installed close to large electric motors,
transformers, communications equipment etc.

To ensure accurate flow measurement, the magmeter should be installed with at least 3 pipe
diameters of straight pipe upstream, and 2 pipe diameters downstream of the magmeter.

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2.5.2 Installation Procedure

Meter Body

The flowmeter should be lifted by a rope sling being passed around the outside of the meter or,
in the case of the large meters the lifting lugs should be used. Never pass a cable or beam
through the flowtube for lifting purposes, as this will damage the flowtube liner and render the
meter unusable. Do not support the meter by its case.

   
   

Check for alignment and spacing of pipework, as the meter should not be used to pull
pipework into alignment. Table overleaf gives face to face and overall dimensions for the
various sizes and types of meter.

Place flange gaskets on the flange faces of the meter and position the meter between the
flange faces of the piping. Gaskets should be cut 3 mm larger than the inside diameter of the
pipe.
Insert bolts through the flanges and run washers and nuts onto the bolts. Check the piping for
alignment and the gaskets for concentricity. Tighten the nuts evenly – do not over tighten as
this may damage the liner. Bolt torque should be limited to that which will produce a positive
seal.

Remote Electronics

The remote electronics unit may be mounted up to 100 metres from the meter body. It should
be mounted on the wall or a pipe stand using normal engineering procedures and safety
procedures.

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DIMENSIONS (in mm) flowtube without A

integral converter or terminal box
Dimensions
Meter
size NB A B C
MS MX
25 - 200 200 160
40 220 200 210 170
50 300 200 245 205
65 300 200 275 235
80 300 200 275 235
100 300 250 300 260
125 300 250 300 260
150 420 300 355 315
200 420 350 415 375
250 480 450 470 430
300 480 500 525 485
350 580 550 585 545 B
400 620 600 645 605
450 680 650 705 665
500 720 700 775 735
600 820 800 890 850
700 920 900 1020 980 C
750 980 950 1080 1040
800 1020 1000 1140 1100 Refer to appropriate flange table for flange
diameter and drilling details
MX ‘A’ Dimension size 400mm and smaller as MX ‘A’ Dimension size 400mm and smaller as ISO/DIS
ISO/DIS 13359 Standard 13359 Standard
Dimensions (in mm) Dimensions (in mm)
Remote signal converter Flowtube terminal box
Depth of housing = 95

136

3
m >23467891
l/s 10.568

260
M
M ► ▲ E
140

Flowmetrix

65

118

160

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2.5.3 Electrical Connections

The first rule to be observed is that the flowmeter body and the fluid should be at the same
potential, to ensure accurate measurement. Normally the grounding electrode in the flowtube,
or the metal pipeline ensures that the potentials are equalised.
Certain installations however, require special consideration:

Unlined metal pipelines (fig a)

In most installations where the flowtube is installed between the flanges of an unlined metal
pipeline, the grounding electrode will be sufficient for accurate measurement.
Where the process fluid has low conductivity, or if there is a possibility of induced currents in
the pipeline, additional precautions should be taken.

Plastic or lined pipelines (fig b)

The grounding electrode will ensure accurate measurement on flowmeters up to 150 mm in

size. Above 150 mm, additional precautions may be necessary.
Caution ! Ensure the grounding rings are corrosion-resistant!

Pipelines with cathodic protection (fig c)

Pipelines with electric corrosion protection are generally insulated inside and outside so that the
fluid has no conductive connection to ground. The flowtube must be insulated from the
pipeline.

NB. When installing the flowmeter, ensure that the grounding rings are insulated from the pipe
flanges on both sides of the flowtube. Grounding rings, flowtube and measuring ground must
be interconnected.
Bypass the flowtube and the grounding rings with a conductor of sufficient current carrying
capacity to pass the cathodic protection current with negligible voltage drop.

Customer supplied grounding and connecting cables must have a cross section of 6mm2
and be terminated with cable lugs.

Flowmeters supplied with integrally mounted electronics have all connections positions clearly
marked on the circuit board. Refer to the connection diagram for details.

Flowmeters supplied with remote electronics require the use of two lengths of special cable
supplied by FLOWMETRIX for the connections between the meter body and the remote
electronics module. Refer to the connection diagram for details.

Normal electrical and safety practices should be followed when making the electrical
connections.

NB. AC supplies should not be run in the same cable as mA or pulse signals. If the 12-30 volt
DC supply option is being used it is permissible to combine the DC supply and the
measurements signal in the same cable. Screened cable should be used for all measurement
signals. In the case of combining DC supply and measurement signals in the same cable, all
pairs of cores should be individually screened.

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Fig a

Measuring ground

Fig b

Measuring ground

Fig c

Measuring ground

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Connection diagram for remote mounted signal converter (Serial No’s up to 02085600)

Remote Electronics
E2 16 Yellow
SCRN 15
Orange
EARTH 14 Flow Tube
SCRN 13
White Orange
E1 12 16 EARTH
4/20 - 11 15 SCRN
4/20 + 10 Yellow 14 E2
SCRN 9 13 SCRN
White
PULSE + 8 12 E1
PULSE - 7
Black
SCRN 6 5 COIL
Black White
COIL 5 4 COIL
COIL 4 White 3 EARTH
EARTH 3
NEUTRAL 2
LIVE 1

Connection diagram for remote mounted signal converter (Serial No’s from 02085601)

Remote Electronics
E2 16 Yellow

SCRN 15
Orange
EARTH 14 Flow Tube
SCRN 13
White Yellow
E1 12 16 E2
4/20 - 11 15 SCRN
Orange
4/20 + 10 14 EARTH
SCRN 9 13 SCRN
White
PULSE + 8 12 E1
PULSE - 7 Black
SCRN 6 5 COIL
Black White
COIL 5 4 COIL
White
COIL 4 3 EARTH
EARTH 3
NEUTRAL 2
LIVE 1

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Connection diagram for integral mounted signal converter

Integral Electronics
E2
E SCRN Plug for electrode
EARTH wires
▲ SCRN
E1
► 4/20 -
4/20 +
SCRN
M
+ 24V
PULSE
SCRN
COIL Plug for coil wires
COIL
EARTH
NEUTRAL CAL
LIVE CAL

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Start-up and Operation

Before powering up the meter, consider the following:

 Is the meter installed according to the direction of flow as marked on the meter
 Has the wiring been carried out correctly and have all safety procedures been adhered
to
 Is the supply voltage correct
 Has the flowmeter been properly earthed
 Lethal power supply voltages may be present, do not apply power with the electronics
module cover or terminal box cover removed

The SAFMAG is not suitable for installation in areas where explosive or flammable gas,
vapour or dust or present.

To put the SAFMAG into operation, allow the pipe work to fill with liquid. Purge all air from the
pipe work and turn on the power. Allow time for the system to stabilise. With no flow check that
the flowmeter is reading zero, that the analog output is reading 4 mA, and that there is no pulse
output.
The AC excitation version of the SAFMAG is inherently more susceptible to 50Hz noise. These
signal converters have zero cut-off below 0.1m/s. If with no flow the flowmeter is indicating a
flowrate, this indicates that excessive noise is being introduced via the signal cables and the
screening / earthing. Should this occur, check the wiring!

Empty pipe detection is standard with the microprocessor signal converter. When the converter
detects a high impedance in the electrode circuit, typically caused by an empty or partially filled
pipe, an interrupt is sent to the microprocessor, which returns the flow reading to zero.
Although the empty pipe detection is standard, in some applications the conditions can create a
situation where the flowmeter will still read intermittently, and IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT FOR A
TROUBLE FREE INSTALLATION THE METER BE FULL OF LIQUID AT ALL TIMES.

SECTION 3 Calibration

3.1 Factory Calibration and programming

Before despatch the signal converter has been programmed, either to the factory standard or to
those specifications advised by the customer. The SAFMAG electromagnetic flowmeter has
been calibrated on the FLOWMETRIX calibration facility with direct trace ability to the National
Standard. The unit will hold its stated accuracy indefinitely provided that it is correctly installed
and undamaged.

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3.2 Calibration Coefficient

Due to the design characteristics of the various SAFMAG flowmeters, each has its own
calibration coefficient (k-factor). This coefficient is determined during the factory calibration,
and will not change unless the flowtube is damaged.

3.3 Re-Calibration

The SAFMAG microprocessor signal converter has been designed for programming simplicity.
The signal converters are interchangeable, and to re-calibrate a flowmeter the new parameters
must be entered via the four push buttons.

All set-up requirements are contained in the menus, and each item is stepped to by pressing
the M button. NB The new data is only accepted if the ‘save & exit’ instruction is
executed.

Menu Organisation (SAFMAG DC Pulsed Version 5.25)

With the SAFMAG signal converter powered up flow total and flow rate are displayed

 00000000 lt
 3.9768 l/s
 indicating Forward Flow and
 indicating Reverse Flow

START - Press ‘M”

Password?
****
Enter the required password. The flowmeter is shipped with the password 1000. (Default
password = 1942). The signal converter set-up can be viewed without the password, however,
no changes can be saved at the Save & exit menu and the error message “wrong password” is
displayed.
Press ► repeatedly until cursor is under digit to be edited
Press ▲ repeatedly until desired value is displayed and M to continue

Change ?
1000
Providing the correct password was entered, a new password can now be entered. Enter the
required password.
Press ► repeatedly until cursor is under digit to be edited
Press ▲ repeatedly until desired value is displayed
Press M to continue to the Main Menu

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Main Menu

The Main Menu consists of Menu-1, Menu-2, Menu-3, Save & exit and Cal mode (Calibration
Mode)
Press M repeatedly to scroll through the Main Menu and E to enter the displayed menu

Menu 1 Flow Data

Menu-1
M-cont E-enter
Press E to enter or M to continue

Menu 2 Tube Data

Menu-2
M-cont E-enter
Press E to enter or M to continue

Menu 3 Output Data

Menu-3
M-cont E-enter
Press E to enter or M to continue

Save & exit

M-cont E-enter
Press E to save and exit or M to continue

Calibration Mode
Cal mode
M-cont E-enter
This menu option is used in conjunction with the SAFMAG CALIBRATOR, and provides an
indication of any error that may exist in the signal converter. The calibration procedure is
supplied with the calibrator.

MENU-1 Flow Data

M1_1 rate units

l/s
Press ▲ repeatedly until desired units are displayed and M to continue

M1_2 bi-dir?
yes
Selection of Bi-directional flow measurement
Press ▲ to select yes or no and M to continue

M1_3 max flowF

100 l/s
Enter the maximum forward flow rate at which to output 20mA
Press ► repeatedly until cursor is under digit to be edited
Press ▲ repeatedly until desired value is displayed and M to continue

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M1_4 max flow R

100 l/s
Enter the maximum reverse flow rate at which to output 20mA
Press ► repeatedly until cursor is under digit to be edited
Press ▲ repeatedly until desired value is displayed and M to continue

M1_5 total units

m3
Select the unit in which you wish to totalise
Press ▲ to select option required and M to continue

M1_6 total opts

fwd total
Note: Total flow display options are only available if bi-directional flow measurement is selected
(see M1_2)
Select the total display option required
fwd total – forward flow total continuously displayed
rev total – reverse flow total continuously displayed
auto select – display automatically selected, forward total if there if forward flow and vice versa
toggle – display will toggle between forward and reverse flow totals
Press ▲ to select option required and M to continue

M1_7 clr total?

yes
Select yes to clear the existing flow total or no to keep existing flow total
Press ▲ to select option required and M to continue

M1_8 damping
0.25 Sec
0.25, 0.5, 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 20,& 40 second damping settings are available
Press ▲ to select option required and M to continue

M1_9 cutoff
2%
0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5% & 10% cutoff settings available
Select the level below which the signal converter will output no flow
Press ▲ to select option required and M to continue to Main Menu

Menu- 2 Flowtube Data

M2_1 tube type?

Mx - (ISO length)
Select tube type either Mx or Ms as stamped on the flowtube.
Press ▲ to select the tube type and M to continue

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M2_2 dia mm
100.
Enter the nominal diameter of the flowmeter stamped on the flowtube.
Press ► repeatedly until cursor is under digit to be edited
Press ▲ repeatedly until desired value is displayed and M to continue

M2_3 K-value
1.023
Enter the calibration coefficient stamped on the flowtube
Press ► repeatedly until cursor is under digit to be edited
Press ▲ repeatedly until desired value is displayed and M to continue

M2_4 coil freq

3:3.125Hz
Enter the coil frequency stamped on the flowtube
Press ▲ repeatedly to select correct frequency and M to continue

M2_5 50/60Hz?
50Hz operation
Select the AC power supply frequency
Press ▲ to select and M to continue

Menu- 3 Output Data

M3_1 mA o/p
4-20 mA
0-20mA and 4-20mA Output available
Press ▲ to select the output required and M to continue

M3_2 set 20 mA
3800
Connect an accurate milliamp meter to the current output terminals
Select a value that drives the output to 20mA (approx. 3800)
Press ► repeatedly until cursor is under digit to be edited
Press ▲ repeatedly until desired value is displayed
Press M to continue

M3_3 sim % o/p

100.
The output current can be driven to any percentage of full scale by entering the desired value.
This facility can be used for testing the mA loop. A 3Hz pulse is driven on the pulse output and
facilitates for testing the pulse output.
Press ► repeatedly until cursor is under digit to be edited
Press ▲ repeatedly until desired value is displayed and M to continue

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M3_4 pulse o/p

pulse
The function of the output pulse is selectable. If the ‘pulse’ option is selected, a 24V pulse is
available at the pulse output terminals. This pulse rate is selectable via the options provided in
Menu 3_6. If the reverse flow option is selected, the 24V pulse is only available with reverse
flow.
Press ▲ to select the option and M to continue

M3_5 puls-width
20ms
The output pulse width can be varied.
Press ▲ repeatedly until the desired value is displayed and M to continue
N.B. the pulse output will change to a frequency with equal on-off period for a pulse rate
>2.083Hz if the coil excitation frequency is 2.083Hz, or pulse rates >3.125Hz for any other coil
excitation frequency.

M3_6 puls-opts.
1.00 pulse/unit
With “pulse” option selected in M3_4
0.01, 0.10 & 1.00 pulse/unit options are available where the units are those selected in Menu
1_5.
Press ▲ to select and M to continue
N.B. The count rate of the totaliser is limited to 100 counts/second. Above this count rate an
error message is displayed.

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SECTION 4 Servicing

4.1 Inspection and Maintenance

The SAFMAG electromagnetic flowmeter has no moving parts and therefore does not, under
normal circumstances, require routine inspection or maintenance. Periodic inspection and
cleaning of the meter body and electrodes will only be necessary if the fluid being measured
forms deposits on the inside of the meter. If problems related to contamination, corrosion or
erosion occur please contact your supplier or the factory. The SAFMAG solid state circuitry
modular design and cast aluminium housing contribute to the high reliability of the SAFMAG
system and the high MTBF.

4.2 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting should be confined to establishing whether the fault lies in the flowtube
assembly or in the electronics module.
The information provided should assist in this.
The flowtube coils have a resistance of approximately 20 ohms.
All DC pulsed meters are supplied with the coils connected in series, giving a measured value
of 40 ohms at the terminals.
Large AC excited meters are supplied with the coils connected in parallel, giving a measured
value of 10 ohms. If the coil resistance differs from these values, it indicates a fault in the
measuring head.

Error Messages:

“empty pipe” - Empty pipe detected ensure pipe is full at all times

“count > 100” - Count rate too high for totaliser, choose a more appropriate totalising unit
eg l to m3

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TESTING OF FLOW TUBE

Always switch off power source before connecting and disconnecting cables.

Use AC voltmeter to measure voltage Check signal converter fuse etc

at term. 4 & 5 of flowtube.
AC excited flowtubes: -
Reading = supply voltage? No
DC pulsed flowtubes: -
No
Select coil frequency of 12,5Hz. Switch off signal converter.
Reading > 3V? Disconnect wires from term. 4 & 5 of signal
converter. Switch on and measure AC
voltage at term. 4 & 5.
Yes To Start Reading > 3V?

Yes
Switch off signal converter.
Disconnect term. 12, 14 & 16 on Break or short-circuit in field coil cable.
flowtube. Measure the resistance Correct problem.
between term. 12 & 16 and 14 & 16
on the flowtube.
Are measured resistance approx. No
equal?
Electrodes contaminated. Clean!
Electrodes leaking. Return flowtube for repair!
Yes

Disconnect wires from term. 4 & 5 of

signal converter. Test insulation
No Disconnect cable from term. 4 & 5 of flowtube.
between wires 4,5 and term. 14 on
Test insulation between term. 4 & 5 of flowtube
signal converter.
and term. 3.
Is resistance > 20 Mohm?
Is resistance > 20 Mohm?

Yes
Yes
Cable has ground fault.
Replace !
Disconnect cable from term. 4 & 5 of
flowtube. Measure the resistance No
between term. 4 & 5. No
Is it approx. 40 ohms? (10 ohms on Field coils faulty
large AC meters with coils in parallel)

Yes
Yes

Flowtube in order
Flowtube defective! Return for repair

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Testing (cont..)
SYMPTOM :-
Excessive noise on signal cable.
Flow displayed when zero flow. No
1. Check screening and earthing
Is flow tube empty?
2. Increase % cut off if unable to
eliminate noise completely.
Yes

Fill with liquid

SYMPTOM :- No AC excited meters only.

Flow always reads zero. In run mode press ‘E’ key
Is flow direction pointer indicating Is displayed value approx. equal to coil
reverse flow? current mA?
3
I.e. M < 00000000
No
Yes
No coil current! Yes
Reverse field coil wires
Check coil resistance and
wiring to flowtube.
No

Coil current in order.

In run mode press ‘^’ key .

No
Is displayed value zero? Check signal converter program data. In the
event that system data is corrupted factory
Yes default values are installed. This can be
confirmed by checking that the ID is zero.
No
Is there flow through the meter? Re-enter the system data via the menus.

Yes Establish a flow.

Check signal cable wiring.

Disconnect wires from term. 13 & 15 of Signal cable has fault.
signal converter. Test insulation between No Screens are driven at signal
wires 1, 3 & 15 (driven screens) and term. potential and must be insulated from
14 (ground). ground.
Is resistance > 40 Mohm? Repair / replace cable.
Yes

No
Check signal converter with calibrator. Signal converter defective!
Does converter calibrate? Return for repair.

Yes

Test the flowtube.

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SECTION 5 Specification
Pressure
Performance specification Maximum pressure dictated by flange
rating 25mm to 150mm 1000kPa as std
System specifications are stated at sizes > 150mm 1600KPa as std
reference conditions with frequency output. for higher pressure consult factory
The flowtube is calibrated against a
reference DCMPU flowmeter. Electrodes: Non-removable
316 stainless steel, Hastelloy C,
Accuracy Monel (other - consult factory)
Display and frequency output
± 0.5% of rate for velocity > 0.5m/s Earth electrode
± 0.025% of full scale for velocity < 0.5m/s Fitted as standard

Analog output Lining material (temperature

above error plus ± 0.008mA limits)
Neoprene * -10 to 80 deg.C
Repeatability Natural rubber * -10 to 70 deg.C
± 0.1 % of rate Polyurethane * -10 to 50 deg.C
Ebonite -10 to 95 deg.C
Temperature effect PTFE -20 to 150 deg.C
± 0.01 % per deg. C * flanged sensors only

Mounting Temperature
Directly into pipeline at any attitude, Sensors: refer to limitations of lining material
ensuring that the flowtube remains Sensors with integral transmitters:
completely full Ambient: -10 to + 50 deg. C
Process fluid: -10 to + 70 deg. C,
Separation but
Maximum recommended distance between refer to limitations of lining material
the flowtube and the remote mounted
signal converter is 100 metres Environmental protection Sensors: IP68
Sensors with integral transmitter: IP65
Sensor specification
Sensor housing
The SAFMAG sensors are available in Rolled 3CR12 cover welded to steel side
flanged and wafer format. panels

Sizes (nominal bore) Paint

25mm to 900mm (flanged format) Polyurethane acrylic enamel
40mm to 100mm (wafer format)
Terminal box
Process connections Epoxy coated cast aluminium
Flat face steel flanges to mate with (remote) Glass reinforced polyester
specified flange pattern (mild steel as (integral)
standard)
Electrical connections (terminal box) Two
Metering tube 20mm IP68 glands
304 stainless steel

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Conductivity
Weights Process fluid must have a conductivity of
at least 5 micro-siemens/cm.
Size (mm) Flowtube weight (kg)
Display
25 10 Flow total and flow rate are continuously
40 12 displayed on the 2 - line backlit LCD display.
Illuminated display on remote version only.
50 20
65 22 Power supply
80 23 115V or 230V ac ± 10%, 50 or 60Hz
100 27 12 - 30V dc
125 30
150 42 Power consumption (tube plus signal converter)
20VA maximum - DCMPU
200 60 200VA maximum - ACMPU
250 80
300 100 Ambient temperature limits
350 140 -10 to +50 deg. C
400 190
450 220 Output signals
4 - 20mA into 1000 ohm load. (isolated output).
500 280 24V active pulse output to drive remote totaliser.
600 420
700 500 Analog output adjustment
750 560 Engineering units for flowrate are user selected.
800 650 Output scaled to provide 4mA at zero flow, 20mA
at the selected maximum flow value.

Pulse width
Approximate values only - actual weights will Adjustable from 10ms to 500ms
vary dependent on the flange and pressure
rating. Remote electronics weight 4 kg. Software lockout
Changes in configuration data protected by user
entered password.

Signal converter specification Output testing

Converter may be commanded to supply a
The DCMPU signal converters are available for specified output current.
remote mount or integral mount. ACMPU signal
converters are available only as remote Low flow cutoff
mounted units. Both are capable of processing Adjustable. Below selected value outputs are
signals from fluid velocities between 0.01 and driven to zero.
10.0m/s for all flowtube sizes. Full scale is
adjustable between 1 and 10m/s. Damping
Adjustable between 0.25 and 40 seconds.
Interchangeability
Converters are fully interchangeable with all
sizes of flowmeters and configurable on site. A
DCMPU converter must be replaced with
another DCMPU and likewise for an ACMPU.
Flowtubes are flow-calibrated and assigned a
calibration factor at the factory. This calibration
factor is entered into the converter, enabling
interchangeability.

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SECTION 6 Warranty

Flowmetrix SA CC warrants to the purchaser that the equipment to be delivered hereunder

will be free from defects in materials, workmanship and title and will be of the kind and
quality designated in the proposal.
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether express or
implied including any warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.

Warranties other than the above will only be effective if written and signed by an officer of
Flowmetrix SA CC

If within 1 (one) year from the date of installation or within 18 (eighteen) months of delivery
to site, whichever first occurs, the equipment delivered hereunder does not meet the
warranties specified above, Flowmetrix SA CC shall thereupon correct such defects, at its
sole discretion, either by repairing or by replacing the instrument in its entirety.
The costs of returning the equipment to Flowmetrix SA CC and for the repaired or replaced
item being returned to the purchaser shall be for the account of the purchaser.
The liability of Flowmetrix SA CC is conditioned upon the equipment covered hereunder
being handled, installed, operated, maintained, stored or used, as the case may be, in strict
accordance with the written instructions or technical direction supplied by Flowmetrix SA CC,
and is further conditioned upon the purchasers prompt written notice (within 30 days) to
Flowmetrix SA CC of such defects.
Flowmetrix SA CC makes no warranties which extend to the items covered hereby due to
improper handling, installation, operation, maintenance, storage or use; abnormal or
undisclosed environmental conditions; or operating or use in an otherwise improper manner.

The conditions of any test shall be mutually agreed upon, and Flowmetrix SA CC shall be
notified of, and may be represented at all tests that may be made.
The liability of Flowmetrix SA CC to the purchaser, except as to title, arising out of the
supplying of the equipment or its use, under this warranty article, shall not, in any case,
exceed the cost of correcting defects in the equipment as herein provided and upon the
expiration of the warranty described herein, all such warranty liability shall terminate. The
foregoing shall constitute sole warranty remedy of the purchaser and the sole warranty
liability of Flowmetrix SA CC.

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