Catalog of Vortex (Tianjin China.)
Catalog of Vortex (Tianjin China.)
Catalog of Vortex (Tianjin China.)
Operation Manual
Content
1. General Information
This manual will assist you in installing, using and maintaining your flow meter. It is your responsibility
to make sure that all operators have access to adequate instructions about safe operating and
maintenance procedure.
Warning
For your safety, review the major warnings and cautions below before operating your equipment.
1. Use only fluids that are compatible with the 5.
spill.
housing material and wetted components of
Follow
the
liquid
liquid
may
manufacturers
your Vortex.
2. When measuring flammable liquids, observe 6. Handle the sensor carefully. Even small
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safety
precautions.
8. For best results, calibrate the meter at least 1 4. When working in hazardous environments, time
per year.
always exercise appropriate safety precautions.
LUGB series Vortex flow meters are designed for measuring the volume/mass flow of liquids, gases
and steam based on Karman vortex principle.
Adopting advanced differential algorithm along with measurement of isolation, shielding and wave
filtering, LUGB series vortex flow meters have the advantages of immunity on vibration and noise.
Meanwhile, the liabilities of LUGB series vortex flow meters are well guaranteed by unique sensor
packaging technology.
Upon receipt, examine your meter for visible damage. The Vortex is a precision measuring instrument
and should be handled carefully. Remove the protective plugs and caps for a thorough inspection. If
any items are damaged or missing, contact us.
Make sure the Vortex flow model meets your specific needs. For your future reference, it might be
useful to record this information on nameplate in the manual in case it becomes unreadable on the
Vortex. Refer to the nameplate for your customized products specification.
2. Technical Data
Measuring system
Application range
Measured Value
Flow Rate
Volume flow ; (Pressure and Temperature is available for model
with compensation)
Design
Features
Modular
construction
Compact version
converter
Connection
B Type: Local Display; Lithium Battery Power; No Output (Battery Part No.: ER26500)
C Type: Local Display; 24V DC Power; 4-20mA Output;
Optional Function:
(1) Backup Power Supply: Lithium Battery
(2) Modbus RS485
(3) Pulse Output
Measurement Ratio
Flange: DN15-DN300
Wafer: DN15-DN300
Standard 10:1
Measuring accuracy
Reference conditions
Operating conditions
Temperature
Process temperature
Ambient temperature
(all versions)
Storage temperature
Pressure
EN 1092-1
ASME B16.5
JIS
T1 Level: -20...+70C
T2 Level: -20...+250C
T3 Level: -20...+350C
Standard (with aluminum converter housing):
-10+55C
-20...+70
DN200DN300: PN10
DN100DN200: PN 16
DN15DN80: PN 25
Other pressures on request
1/2...8": 150 lb RF
Other pressures on request
1/2...8": 10 K
Other pressures on request
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Installation conditions
Installation
Materials
Sensor housing
Flanges
Converter Housing
Process connections
Flange
EN 1092-1
ASME
JIS
Design of gasket surface
Wafer
SS304
Other materials on request
SS304
Other materials on request
Standard: polyurethane coated die-cast
aluminum
DN15...300 in PN 6...25
1/212" in 150 lb RF
1/212 in 10...20K
RF
Other sizes or pressure ratings on request
DN15DN300
Note: The flow range as blow is for reference only. Consult the factory if you have special
requirement. Refer to the nameplate or certificate for actual flow range.
Nominal
Diameter
(mm)
(in.)
15
1/2
20
3/4
25
1
40
1-1/2
50
2
65
2-1/2
80
3
100
4
125
5
150
6
200
8
250
10
300
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Liquid
Flow (m3/h)
1.2 to 6.2
1.5 to 10
1.6 to 16
2.5 to 25
3.5 to 35
6.5 to 65
10 to 100
15 to 150
25 to 250
36 to 380
62 to 650
140 to 1400
200 to 2000
Gas
Flow (m3/h)
5 to 25
8 to 50
10 to 70
22 to 220
36 to 320
50 to 480
70 to 640
130 to 1100
200 to 1700
280 to 2240
580 to 4960
970 to 8000
1380 to 11000
Structure
Z
F
Description
N
A
B
C1
C2
Converter
C3
Explosion Rating
Flange Standard
Fluid Temperature
Flange
Wafer
Gas
Liquid
Steam
Three Digitals; for example:
010: 10 mm;
015: 15 mm;
080: 80 mm;
100: 100 mm
Compact Type
Remote Type
No display; 24V DC; Pulse Output
No display; 24V DC; 4-20mA Output
Local display; Lithium Battery Power; No output
Local display; 24V DC Power; pulse output & RS485
Optional backup power: Lithium Battery
Local display; 24V DC Power; 2 - wire 420mA Output
Optional backup power: Lithium Battery
Local display; 24V DC Power; 3 - wire 420mA and pulse Output, with RS485
Optional backup power: Lithium Battery
D1_1: Battery + 24VDC double power; LCD + pulse + 4~20mA (3-wire);
D1_3: Battery + 24VDC double power;
LCD+Pulse+3-wire 4-20mA+RS485
D1_4: DC24V power;
LCD+2-wire 4~20mA
Temperature and Pressure Compensation
Refer to the photo on cover (Right One)
N
Safety Field without Explosion
E
ExdIIBT6
DXX: D06, D10, D16, D25, D40
D06: DIN PN6; D10: DIN PN10
-DXX
D16: DIN PN16; D25: DIN PN25
D40: DIN PN40
AX: A1, A3, A6
-AX
A1: ANSI 150#; A3: ANSI 300#
A6: ANSI 600#
JX: J1, J2, J4
-JX
J1: JIS 10K; J2: JIS 20K; J4: JIS 40K
-WF
Wafer Connection; Mating Flange included.
-T1 -20...+70C
-T2 -20...+250C
-T3 -20...+350C
Pipes must be fully filled with liquids. It is essential that pipes remain fully filled at all times,
otherwise flow rate indications may be affected and measurement errors may be caused.
Avoid Air Bubbles. If air bubbles enter a measurement pipe, flow rate indications may be
affected and measurement errors may be caused.
Avoid all pipe locations where the flow is pulsating, such as in the outlet side of piston or
diaphragm pumps.
Avoid locations near equipment producing electrical interference such as electric motors,
transformers, variable frequency, etc.
Install the meter with enough room for future access for maintenance purposes.
Warning: Precaution for direct sunshine and rain when the meter is installed outside.
Flow altering device such as elbows, valves and reducers can affect accuracy. See diagram below for
typical flow meter system installation.
Upstream: allow a minimum straight pipe length at least 10 times the internal diameter of the
pipe. For example, with the 50mm pipe, there should be 500mm of straight pipe immediately
upstream. Desired upstream straight pipe length is 1000mm.
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Downstream: allow a minimum straight pipe length at least 5 times the internal diameter of
the pipe. For example, with the 50mm pipe, there should be 250mm of straight pipe
immediately upstream. Desired upstream straight pipe length is 500mm.
Cavitation can be caused by entrained air. An amount higher than about 100 mg/l of entrained air or
gas can produce error. In addition, cavitation can be caused by too little backpressure on the flow
meter. For our Vortex flow meters, you should provide a backpressure (downstream pressure) of at
least 1.25 times the vapor pressure, plus 2 times the pressure drop through the flow meter. See
formula 1.
Formula 1: Pb 1.25Pv + 2 (Pin Pout)
In formula 1: (Pb: Back pressure; Pv: Vapor Pressure; Pin: Inlet Pressure; Pout: Outlet Pressure)
Create backpressure by installing a control valve on the downstream side of the meter at the proper
distance detailed above.
Special Notice
When the fluid is liquid, to ensure accurate measurement, drain all air from the system before
use.
When the meter contains removable coverplates. Leave the coverplate installed unless
accessory modules specify removal. Dont remove the coverplates when the meter is powered,
or electrical shock and explosion hazard can be caused.
4.4 Connections
PC D
A
8
DIN Flange
Pressure
Rating
Flange
Diameter (B)
Bolt Hole
Diameter
MPa
(mm)
(mm)
95
115
(inch)
(mm)
(mm)
1/2"
15
180
1.6
1"
25
180
1.6
3/4"
20
180
1-1/4"
32
180
2"
50
1-1/2"
40
180
65
200
4"
100
200
6"
150
220
3"
5"
8"
10"
12"
80
125
200
250
300
105
1.6
140
1.6
165
1.6
180
2-1/2"
1.6
1.6
200
1.6
1.6
220
1.6
1.6
220
1.6
250
1.6
300
1.6
Bolt Circle
Diameter
(PCD)
Bolt Hole
Quantity
14
65
14
85
(mm)
14
150
75
18
100
18
125
18
160
18
185
220
26
460
8
8
8
240
22
405
210
22
340
180
18
285
145
18
250
110
18
200
295
12
410
12
355
26
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Note: For model with temperature and pressure compensation, the flowmeter length should be
increased 50mm compared to the value (A) in table above.
191.5
263
323.5
494.5
594.5
290
290
290
295
300
116
116
116
116
116
L0
80
80
80
80
80
D1
68
68
68
80
88
D2
135
135
135
140
145
65
80
100
125
150
200
250
300
744.5
894.5
1094.5
1334.5
1594.5
2199
27311
32512
308
315
328
340
351
378
402
428
116
116
118
124
135
150
166
185
80
80
80
85
90
105
120
135
105
120
148
174
196
250
300
350
165
180
210
235
270
325
375
425
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5. Electrical Wiring
Terminal Wiring
Terminal
Symbols
+
-
Description
Pulse Output
-B
Terminal Configuration
Current Output
I+
GND
PLC Input
Terminal
I-
Note: Terminal configuration is same for LUGB-B, LUGB-C series, but some functions are ONLY
available on specified model. The table lists the function of each model.
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Optional
Dual Power
Supply
LUGB-C1
24V DC
Lithium
Battery
LUGB-C3
24V DC
Model
LUGB-B
LUGB-C2
Lithium
Battery
24V DC
Terminal Configuration
Output
Optional
Dual
Output
Not
Available
Not
Available
Not
Available
Lithium
Battery
4-20mA
Not
Available
Lithium
Battery
Pulse
Modbus Rs485
+24V
GND
FOUT
IOUTIOUT+
485B
485A
ON
1 2 3
DIP Switch: K1
Terminal Wiring
Not Available
GND
Function
Not Available
Not
Modbus RS485
Available
Pulse
output
4-20mA
Communicatio Note
n
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ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Output is only
available when 24V
Power supply is on.
5.3.1 LUGB-B: if the display is blank, put the plug of battery into the battery socket (BAT1).
5.3.2 LUGB-C Series
Terminal Terminal
Model
Function (Optional)
Description
Code
Symbols
LUGB-C
C1
C2
C3
7
8
5
6
1
2
3
4
7
8
4
5
1
2
13
+24V
GND
FOUT
GND
485A
485B
IOUT+
IOUT+24V
GND
IOUTFOUT
485A
485B
+
-
V+
Fout
GND
Description
Description
Pulse Output
(Open-Collector with 1.5K Ohm Pull-up Resistor)
4-20mA Current
Output
Note: Auxiliary terminals can work ONLY when there is power supply for main power supply.
: All flowmeters are tested and calibrated prior to leaving the factory, and the
unique
K-factor is provided on the calibration certificate. Keep the calibration certificate well to
avoid the loss of K-factor.
6.1 LUGB-N; No display; Pulse Output
Customer should set the correct K-factor into PLC or Flow totalizer in order to get the correct flow
rate.
6.2.2 Full Scale Calibration: its ONLY available for factory; return the flowmeter to factory for full scale
calibration where is applicable.
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Note: all menus are present in all signal converter versions, but some parameter settings are ONLY
valid for specified models.
Flow Rate
Key
Enter
Total Flow Keys (See table below for function and representation in text)
Measuring mode
1. Display
thefrequency
corresponding to flow
rate
2. Enter the
parametersetting
mode
-
Menu mode
Select menu
Sub-menu or
function mode
Press 1 time, return
to menu mode, data
saved
The total menus in Parameters Set are 16, and users can access and modify these menus depending
on the input password grade. See table below for more information on password grade. Table.
Description of Password Grade
Password Grade
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Password
No Password Requirement
1234
5678
1111
Login Privileges
Read Only
Read and Edit
Save all data as factory defaults
Reload factory defaults
Note: parameter setting can be ONLY performed by authorized engineer, as parameter change can
affect the accuracy of the flowmeter.
Menu
Parameter Name
F---01
F---02
F---03
Damping Time
F---04
F---05
F---06
F---07
Baud Rate
F---08
Device Address
Frequency Output
Mode
F---09
F---10
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P
Linearization of the
Flowcurve: point 1
Linearization of the
Flowcurve: point 2
Linearization of the
Flowcurve: point 3
Linearization of the
Flowcurve: point 4
Linearization of the
Flowcurve: point 5
Average
Factory
ONLY
User
Input Value
User
Input Value
User
Input Value
Input Value
Select
Parameter
Input Value
Select
Parameter
Input Value
Input Value
Input Value
Input Value
Input Value
Input Value
Input Value
User
User
User
User
User
User
Factory
ONLY
Factory
ONLY
Factory
ONLY
Factory
ONLY
Factory
ONLY
Factory
ONLY
16
Range
1; 2; 3
1: 1 Liter/Pulse
10: 10 Liter/Pulse
100: 100 Liter/Pulse
Unit: Second
Value: 1-10
Unit: same as Flow Rate
Unit: same as Flow Rate
0-3000 Hz Accuracy: 0.1Hz
1200; 2400; 4800; 9600;
19200
Data Format: n; 8; 1
01-99
1; 2
Function
F---01
F---02
Scaled Pulse
Output In Liters
F---03
Damping Time
Flow Range
F---04
Maximum Flow Rate
F---05
Minimum Flow Rate
Frequency Output
Maximum Frequency
F---06
Output
RS485 Communication
F---07
F---08
F---09
Baud Rate
Device Address
Frequency Output Mode
Average K-Factor
Settings / descriptions
Selectable: 1, 2, 3
1: m3; 2: Liter; 3. Factory Reserved
Consult the factory first to change the unit, as the K-factor
should also be changed.
Selectable: 1, 10, 100
1: 1 liter/Pulse; 10: 10 Liters/Pulse; 100: 100 Liters/Pulse
Only valid for model supporting Pulse Output; and Position 3
of DIP Switch is ON, others two are OFF.
Value: 1-10 second; Recommended Value: 4 Second
Unit: same as Flow Rate
Unit: same as Flow Rate
Value: 0-3000 Hz
Accuracy: 0.1Hz
Reset the new value and press Enter to confirm the change
promptly.
First Row: Frequency (P1); Second Row: K-Factor (P1);
First Row: Frequency (P2); Second Row: K-Factor (P2)
Note: all menus are present in all signal converter versions, but some parameter settings are ONLY
valid for specified models.
Note: Press +/S and </E together to switch between Measuring Mode and Secondary Measuring
Mode
Key Measuring
mode
+/S
</E
1. At password input
mode,+/S can increase the
number
2. Use </E to move cursor
Sub-menu or function
mode
Press +/S and </E together to switch between Measuring Mode and Secondary Measuring Mode
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Password Level
Password
Login Privileges
Level 2
33
Engineering Menu
Level 1
Level 3
22
44
User Menu
Factory Menu
Note: parameter setting can be ONLY performed by authorized engineer, as parameter change can
affect the accuracy of the flowmeter.
NO.
Language
Algorithm Selection
(Default: 0)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
K-Factor [P/m3]
XXX.XXXXXXXX
Fluid Density (kg/m3)
XXXX.XXXX
Default: 1000.0
Max. Flow Rate
XXXXXX.XX
Low Flow Alarm
XXXXXX.XX
Setting/Description
0: Chinese
1: English
0: m3/h (Nm3/h when Algorithm Selection = 2)
1: m3/min; 2: Liter/h; 3: Liter/min;
4: ton/h; 5: ton/min; 6: kg/h; 7: kg/min
0: Volume Flow
1: Mass Flow
2: Normative Volume Flow
3: Gas Mass Flow
4: Saturated Steam Temperature Compensation
5: Saturated Steam Pressure Compensation
6: Superheated Steam Temp. and Pressure
Compensation
Flowmeters K-Factor
19
NO.
Function
5
6
7
Reference Pressure
Default Pressure
10
Default Temperature
11
50 Hz Interference Suppression
12
Setting/Description
Set the correct frequency range, or may cause trouble
Select the correct pulse output
Only valid for pulse output; 0 is not permit
Five Point Linearization
PT1000
20
Warning: ONLY Factory can modify these menus, or it can cause trouble or damage.
NO.
Function
PT100 Calibration
PT200 Calibration
PT1000 Calibration
PT2000 Calibration
10
11
12
Setting/Description
Connect
Connect
calibration
calibration
calibration
calibration
Calibrate
Pressure
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7. Troubleshooting
Symptom
Measurement is not
accurate
Flow rate indication is
unstable
No Display
Probable Cause
Solution
8. Quick Installation