Sensor FLOMID-FX Converter MX4 Series Flomid Instructions manual R-MI-FIMX4 Rev.: 1 English version
10 4.5 Aeration If there is a point where the difference in level is higher than 5 m an air inlet valve should be installed after the sensor to avoid
11 4.8 Magnetic fields Strong magnetic fields close to the sensor should be avoided. 4.9 Temperature In open air installations it is recommended to
12 5 MOUNTING 5.1 Parallelism The maximum parallelism error must be less than 0.5 mm (Lmax—Lmin ≤ 0.5 mm). 5.2 Gasket position For the wafer mounted
13 b) In the case of metallic pipes with internal lining or plastic pipes, connect the earth cables to the earthing disks, supplied on request. 5.3
14 Earthing disks are supplied in two versions: METALLIC, disk in stainless steel EN 1.4404 (SS 316L), for liquids compatible with this material. P
15 MX4 CONVERTER 1 INTRODUCTION The MX4 converter unit can be used with the different FLOMID and FLOMAT series of electromagnetic flow sensors. The e
16 2.1.2 Remote converter One of the ends of the cable has a header and two wires, to connect them to the sensor. The connection is as explained in p
17 2.2.1 Power supply wiring Before starting the installation of the equipment, check that the supply voltage available is the same as marked on the
18 Terminal Description Relay 6 Normally Open Relay 1 5 Common Relay 1 4 Normally Open Relay 2 3 Common Relay 2 The relay ou
19 2 Terminal 1 Contact 2 Contact These terminals correspond to an input that resets the value of the totalizer. A potential free normally open
2 Thank you for choosing the flowmeter series FLOMID from Tecfluid S.A. This instruction manual allows the installation and operation of the electro
20 2.2.5 Pulse output wiring Terminal 14 Collector 15 Emitter The pulse output is opto-isolated. The terminals are the collector and emitter of
21 Example. Connection with the load at the collector Example. Connection with the load at the emitter 3 REMOTE SENSOR When an installation requires
22 REMOTE SENSOR 3
23 3.2 Cable installation The following points must be taken into account: The cable should be installed in a conduit or should be securely fixe
24 Terminal 16 Top coil (red cable) 17 Bottom coil (black cable) 18 Rear electrode (white cable) 19 Ground (shield) 20 Front electrode
25 3.5 Cable specifications Model: CERVITRONIC PAR-POS Code 04754502 Construction Conductor: Annealed electrolytic copper, tinned As Norm:
26 The following figure shows the functionality of the converter keys. (Down / Left) To switch between flow rate, totalizer and fluid velocity screen
27 To change the access password of the programming menu, select "Programming" in the main menu and then "Password". 5 MAIN MENU
28 5 MAIN MENU When the "Password" option is selected, a screen that indicates the password status for this menu appears. Selecting “enabl
29 Once the password is entered, and after pressing the key (Enter), the first screen allows to choose between the different options of the installat
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS FLOMID-FX SENSOR 1 WORKING PRINCIPLE ... 6 2 RECEPTI
30 6.5 Diagnosis When the flowmeter is not working properly, it can be useful to test some parts of the instrument in order to locate the problem.
31 6.5.1 Parameters This screen allows the diagnosis of the coil current, the differential voltage on the sensor electrodes, and the conductivity of
32 Press again the Escape key until the working screen. 6.5.3 Mains frequency If the power supply of the converter is AC, the following screen will a
33 7 CONVERTER PROGRAMMING By programming the converter the visualization and the outputs of the instrument can be configured. Turn on the converter
34 7.2 Units In this screen the units for the liquid velocity, the flow rate and the totalizer can be chosen independently. 7.3 Flow rate decimals I
35 7.4 Flow rate This screen displays a submenu to modify different aspects related to flow reading, such as empty pipe detection, cut off, reversal
36 7.4.3 Reversal flow rate The MX4 is a bi-directional converter. The flow rate changes its sign automatically when the flow is reversed. If after
37 7.4.5 Offset In order to obtain a perfect linearization of the instrument, it is recommended to make an adjustment of the zero offset each time an
38 Example If the activation point is programmed to 100 m3/h and the deactivation point is programmed to 90 m3/h, when the flow rate is zero the outp
39 If “Unidirectional” is chosen, the output will give pulses proportional to flow rate when the flow rate is positive, and will not give them when t
4 3 REMOTE SENSOR ... 21 3.1 Preparing the cable ...
40 7.5.3.1 4-20 mA output configuration It allows to choose between unidirectional and bidirectional. Programming a flow rate value for 20 mA higher
41 In this screen you can choose the flow direction for which you want to configure the action that the totalizer will do. Positive flow is defined a
42 10 WORKING SCREEN When exiting the menu, the display shows the default screen. To scroll between the three operating screens, press the key (Down
43 12 MAINTENANCE No special maintenance is required. For cleaning, a humid cloth can be used, and if necessary with a little neutral soap. Solvents
44 13 ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE WINSMETER MX4 Most of the steps in the preceding paragraphs can be done by means of the device associated software Winsmet
45 13.2 Port connection In the "Port" section, choose the appropriate port for the converter. This will appear with the name of the port fo
46 13.3 Access to installation and programming In order to change the data contained in the "Install" tab, you must enter a password. The
47 In the installation window the parameters that adapts the converter to a sensor and to a determinated installation can be configured. To transfer
48 Likewise, to enter into the programming window, just click the corresponding tab. Changing the parameters of this screen, (see previous page) you
49 ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE WINSMETER MX4 13.5 Firmware updates New firmware updates can be published in the website. These updates contain improvements o
5 7.5.2 Pulse output ... 38 7.5.2.1 Pulse output configuration ...
50 14 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Accuracy reading value for v > 0,4 m/s reading value for v < 0,4 m/s Repeatabili
51 14 Flow rate indication Nº of digits: 5 (up to 2 decimals configurable)** Digit size: 11 mm ** When the available digits are full and the i
52 15 DIMENSIONS 15 DIMENSIONS FLOMID-0FX (EN 1092-1 wafer mounted) FLOMID-0FX (ANSI B16.5 wafer mounted) DN g L F A Ax h Weight (kg)
53 15 DIMENSIONS
54 FLOMID sensor flanged mounted, common dimensions DN ANSI L1 L2 A Ax h Weight (kg) 10 ⅜" 85 150 290 304 202 4.5 1
55 DIMENSIONS 15
56 DN L1 L2 D A Ax h F 10 104 120 60 260 274 172 48 15 104 120 65 260 274 172 48 20 104 120 70 262 276 174 5
57 FLOMID-1FX (DIN 11851) DN di R D L1 L2 L3 H 10 10 Rd 28 x 1/8" 60 104 120 200 48 15 16 Rd 34 x 1/8"
58 DIMENSIONS FLOMID-5IFX (CLAMP ISO 2852) DN OD* di C D L1 L2 L3 H 10 12.0 10.0 34.0 60 104 120 200 48 10 12.7 10.7
59 DIMENSIONS FLOMID-5TFX (TRI-CLAMP®) DN Coup. OD* di C D L1 L2 L3 H 10 ½" 12.7 9.4 25.0 60 104 120 200 48 15 ¾&quo
6 1 2 1 WORKING PRINCIPLE The FLOMID electromagnetic flowmeters are based on Faraday’s induction law. When an electrically conductive liquid flows t
60 DIMENSIONS FLOMID-7FX (ISO 2853) DN di R C D L1 L2 L3 H 10 10.0 Tr 22.89 x 1/8" 15.0 60 104 120 200 48
61 DIMENSIONS FLOMID-9WDFX (DIN 11850 weld-on connections) DN de* di D L1 L2 L3 H 10 13 10 60 104 120 180 38 15 19 16 65
62 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 Problem Probable cause Solution The screen shows empty pipe Pipe is empty Make sure that the pipe is completely full, for
63 ANNEX A A
64 WARRANTY Tecfluid S.A. guarantees all the products for a period of 24 months from their sale, against all faulty materials, manufacturing or perfo
7 4 INSTALLATION This should be made in a point that guarantees that the pipe is always completely full. Avoid high points of the pipes where air poc
8 4.2 Straight pipe sections They are necessary before and after the sensor. The minimum distances are the following: Upstream 5 DN Downstream
9 4.2.1 Mixtures If liquids of different conductivities are mixed it is necessary to install the sensor a minimum of 30 DN from the point of mixture
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