PCE Instruments PCE-TDS 200 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter User Manual
- June 11, 2024
- PCE Instruments
Table of Contents
**PCE Instruments PCE-TDS 200 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter User Manual
**
Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non- observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.
- The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter. The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
- Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
- The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
- Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
- You must not make any technical changes to the device.
- The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
- The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
- Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
- Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
- The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
- Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.
Specifications
Model | PCE-TDS 200 Series |
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**** Measured parameters | PCE-TDS 200:flow velocity, volume flow and |
volume PCE-TDS 200+:flow velocity, volume flow, volume, temperature, heat
output and heat quantity
Flow measurement
Measurement range| ±32 m/s
Resolution| 0.001 m/s
Accuracy| DN ≥50 mm / approx. 2 in: ±1.5 % of rdg. for velocities >0.3 m/s DN
<50 mm / approx. 2 in: ±3.5 % of rdg. for velocities >0.3 m/s
Repeatability| ±0.5 % of rdg.
Media| all liquids with an impurity of <5 %
Temperature measurement (PCE-TDS 200+ only)
Measurement range| Type B: +600…+1800 °C / +1,112 … +3,272 °F Type E: -100…
+900 °C / -148 … +1,652 °F Type J: -100… +1150 °C / -148 … +2,102 °F Type K:
-100… +1370 °C / -148 … +2,498 °F Type N: -100… +1150 °C / -148 … +2,102 °F
Type R: 0… +1700 °C / +32 … +3,092 °FType S: 0… +1500 °C / +32 … +2,732 °F
Type T: -100… +400 °C / -148 … +752 °F
Accuracy measuring input| Type B: ± (0.5 % + 3 °C / 37.4 °F) Type E: ± (0.4 %
- 1 °C / 33.8 °F) Type J: ± (0.4 % + 1 °C / 33.8 °F) Type K: ± (0.4 % + 1 °C /
33.8 °F) Type N: ± (0.4 % + 1 °C / 33.8 °F) Type R: ± (0.5 % + 3 °C / 37.4 °F)
Type S: ± (0.5 % + 3 °C / 37.4 °F)Type T: ± (0.4 % + 1 °C / 33.8 °F)
Resolution| 0.1 °C / 32.18 °F
General
Display| 2.8“ LCD
Units| metric / imperial
**** Menu languages| English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Danish, Japanese
Operating and storage conditions| temperature: -20 … +65 °C / -4 … 149 °F humidity: 10 … 95 % RH, non-condensing
Data logger| 32 GB memory capacity / 100 records with a maximum of 100,000 data points per record
Interface| USB (for online measurement and to read out internal memory)
Protection class| IP 52
Power supply| internal: rechargeable LiPo battery (3.7 V, 2500 mAh) external: USB 5 VDC, 500 mA
Sensors
Sensor type / order code| PCE-TDS 200 Ssensor| PCE-TDS 200 Msensor| PCE-TDS
200 SRsensor| PCE-TDS 200 MRsensor
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| | | ****| ****
Sensor cable length| 5 mapprox. 197 in| 5 mapprox. 197 in| 5 mapprox. 197 in|
5 mapprox. 197 in
Nominal diameter| DN 15 … 10020 … 108 mm approx. 3/4 … 4 in| DN 50 … 70057 …
720 mmapprox. 2 … 28 in| DN 15 … 10020 … 108 mm approx. 3/4 … 4 in| DN 50 …
70057 … 720 mmapprox. 2 … 28 in
Liquid temperature| -30 … 160 °C-22 … 320 °F| -30 … 160 °C-22 … 320 °F| -30 …
160 °C-22 … 320 °F| -30 … 160 °C-22 … 320 °F
Dimensions| 45 x 30 x 30 mm1.7 x 1.1 x 1.1 in| 70 x 40 x 40 mm2.8 x 1.6 x 1.6
in| 200 x 25 x 25 mm7.9 x 1.0 x 1.0 in| 280 x 40 x 40 mm11.0 x 1.6 x 1.6 in
Weight| 75 g / 0.16 lb| 260 g / 0.57 lb| 250 g / 0.55 lb| 1080 g / 2.38 lb
Sensor type / order code| PCE-TDS 200 Lsensor|
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Sensor cable length| 5 m
Nominal diameter| DN 300 … 6000315 … 6000 mm
Liquid temperature| -30 … 160 °C
Dimensions| 91 x 52 x 44 mm
Weight| 530 g
Delivery contents
- 1 x ultrasonic flow meter PCE-TDS 200
- 2 x flow sensor (depending on the model)
- 2 x temperature sensor TF-RA330 (PCE-TDS 200+ models only)
- 2 x 5 m connection cable
- 2 x Velcro cable tie
- 1 x mains adaptor
- 1 x USB-C cable
- 1 x ultrasonic coupling gel
- 1 x PCE tape measure
- 1 x plastic carrying case
- 1 x user manual
Models of the series
The delivery and functional scope of the PCE-TDS 200 series depends on the
model. A basic distinction is made between the PCE-TDS 200 and PCE-TDS 200+
product series. The devices of the PCE-TDS 200 product series are mere flow
meters. In addition to measuring flow, the devices of the PCE-TDS 200+ series
also measure the heat output and heat quantity. Therefore, two TF-RA330
temperature sensors are always included with these devices. The models with
their included sensors are listed below. Each model is also available as a
PCE-TDS 200+ version.
Product code | Sensors included |
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PCE-TDS 200 S | 2x PCE-TDS 200 S sensor |
PCE-TDS 200 M | 2x PCE-TDS 200 M sensor |
PCE-TDS 200 L | 2 x PCE-TDS 200 L sensor |
PCE-TDS 200 SM | 2 x PCE-TDS 200 S sensor2 x PCE-TDS 200 M sensor |
PCE-TDS 200 SL | 2 x PCE-TDS 200 S sensor2 x PCE-TDS 200 L sensor |
PCE-TDS 200 ML | 2 x PCE-TDS 200 M sensor2 x PCE-TDS 200 L sensor |
PCE-TDS 200 SR | 1x PCE-TDS 200 SR sensor |
PCE-TDS 200 MR | 1x PCE-TDS 200 MR sensor |
Optional accessories
Product code | Description |
---|---|
PCE-TDS 200 S Sensor | Flow sensors for pipes DN 15 … 100 (without rail) |
PCE-TDS 200 M Sensor | Flow sensors for pipes DN 50 … 700 (without rail) |
PCE-TDS 200 L Sensor | Flow sensors for pipes DN 300 … 6000 (without rail) |
PCE-TDS 200 SR Sensor | Flow sensors for pipes DN 300 … 6000 (on rail) |
PCE-TDS 200 MR Sensor | Flow sensors for pipes DN 300 … 6000 (on rail) |
TT-GEL | Ultrasonic coupling gel for temperatures-10 … 80 °C / +14 … +176 °F |
(100 ml)
K-GEL| Ultrasonic coupling gel for temperatures up to 350 °C / +662 °F (100
ml)
PCE-TDS 200-SC05| 2 x 5 m sensor cable for PCE-TDS 200 Series
Temperature sensor TF-RA330| Pipe contact sensor (PCE-TDS 200+ only)
PCE-TDS 200 SW| Software for flow meter
System description
Device
**Front side
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**Top side
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Function keys
Key | Description | Function |
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**** | **** ON/OFF | **** Turn meter on/off |
**** | **** MENU | **** Open main menu |
**** | **** BACK | **** Cancel, return, reset maximum value |
**** | **** OK | **** Confirm |
**** | **** REC | **** Open data logger dialogue |
**** | **** UP | **** Navigate up |
**** | **** DOWN | **** Navigate down |
**** | **** RIGHT | **** Navigate right |
**** | **** LEFT | **** Navigate left |
Getting started
Power supply
The meter is powered by an internal rechargeable LiPo battery. With a fully
charged battery, an operating time of approx. 8 … 10 hours is possible,
depending on the brightness of the display. The battery is charged via the USB
socket at the bottom of the meter, using a suitable USB charger. The charging
process can be shortened by switching off the device during the charging
process. The current charge level of the battery is displayed in the status
bar at the top right. As soon as the charge level of the battery is no longer
sufficient for proper operation of the instrument, it switches off
automatically and the screen shown below is displayed.
Fig. 1 Automatic power off
Preparation
The meter is switched on by pressing the ON/OFF key. When the device is
switched on, the start screen appears for approx. 1 second and then the device
enters the measurement screen. To switch off the meter, keep the ON/OFF key
pressed. A dialogue with a countdown now appears on the display to announce
that the instrument is about to power off. The flow sensors are connected by
simply plugging them into the sockets provided at the top of the device. They
are disconnected by pulling the plugs, touching the ribbed surface to unlock
the plug connection. Screw the plugs into the sensors using the knurled nut.
The thermocouples are also connected by plugging them into the sockets
provided. The plugs have a wide and a narrow contact. These determine the
orientation of the plug when it is plugged in.
Menu
The main menu can be opened at any time by pressing the MENU key. The arrow
keys are used to navigate between the menu items which can be activated with
the OK key. Submenus can be left with the BACK key. The main menu of the PCE-
TDS 200 series consists of the submenus Measurement, Data logger, Settings,
Calibration, Manual and Info. The submenus are explained in more detail in the
following chapters.
Measurement
In the submenu Measurement, the options relevant for the measurement can be
set: Pipe, medium, sensors, measurement method, temperature, units, alarm,
overview display, damping, absolute values and lower threshold.
Pipe
In the Pipe menu, all parameters of the pipe are set. The following parameters
are to be set:
Parameter | Description |
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Pipe material | Material of the pipeSelection of standard materials or custom |
entry of the transversal sound velocity
- Custom
- Copper CU
- Steel FE
- Stainless steel VA
- Aluminium AL
- Brass ME
- Cast iron CI
- Iron FE
- Nickel NI
- Titanium TI
- Zinc ZI
- Acrylic AC
- Polyethylene PE
- Polypropylene PP
- Polyvinylchloride PVC
- Nylon NY
The abbreviations for the standard materials are shown in the Pipe menu in the Pipe material menu item.
Pipe wall thickness| Wall thickness of the pipe
Inner diameter| Inner diameter of the pipe
Outer diameter| Outer diameter of the pipe
Liner material| Material of the pipe linerSelection of standard materials or
custom entry of the longitudinal sound velocity
- No liner
- Custom
- Epoxy resin
- Rubber
- Mortar
- Polystyrol PS
- Polyethylene PE
- Polytetrafluorethylene PTFE
- Polyurethane PU
- Polypropylene PP
Wall thickness of liner| Wall thickness of the der pipe liner
The material selection is made via selection menus. The numerical parameters
are dited via an input dialogue. Each decimal place can be selected with the
RIGHT/LEFT arrow keys and edited with the UP/DOWN arrow keys.
Fig. 2 Input dialogue
To completely set the pipe parameters, first set the pipe material via the selection menu. Then enter the wall thickness of the pipe via an input dialogue. In the next step, you can enter either the inner or the outer diameter; the other variable is calculated automatically on the basis of the parameters. The last settings to be entered are the liner material and the wall thickness of the lining. The pipe parameters that have now been completely set can be saved as a preset to avoid having to enter all the parameters again. To save the parameters, select the menu item Save as preset. Successful storage is confirmed by a dialogue. The saved presets are now listed in the Presets menu. The name of the presets is composed of the material abbreviation, the outer diameter, the inner diameter and the pipe wall thickness. By selecting a preset, all pipe parameters are adopted.
Medium
The Medium menu allows you to select one of the standard media or to enter the
sound velocity and kinematic viscosity of a user-defined medium. The following
standard media are available:
- Water
- Sea water
- Oil
- Crude oil
- Methanol
- Ethanol
- Diesel
- Gasoline
- Petroleum
A user-defined medium is selected by entering the sound velocity and the
kinematic viscosity of the medium. To do this, select the menu item Custom. A
dialogue for entering the sound velocity opens. Here, each decimal place can
be selected with the RIGHT/LEFT arrow keys and edited with the UP/DOWN arrow
keys.
Fig. 3 Input dialogue sound velocity
Then confirm with the OK key. The dialogue changes so that you can enter the kinematic viscosity. Enter the kinematic viscosity of your medium and confirm again with the OK key. The dialogue is closed and the parameters are adopted.
Note: The kinematic viscosity can be calculated from the dynamic viscosity and the density of the medium using the following formula.
[2/] =
[ ∙ ] 1000 ∙ [³]
Sensors
The flow sensors used are selected in the Sensors menu. The following sensors
are available for selection.
Sensor description| Possible measuring methods| Pipe
diameter
---|---|---
TDS-S| Z, V, N, W| 20 … 108 mm / 0.79 … 4.25 in
TDS-M| Z, V, N, W| 57 … 720 mm / 2.24 … 28.35 in
TDS-L| Z, V, N, W| 315 … 6000 mm / 12.40 … 236.22 in
TDS-SR| V, W| 20 … 108 mm / 0.79 … 4.25 in
TDS-MR| Z, V, N, W| 57… 720 mm / 2.24 … 28.35 in
Measurement method
In the Measurement method menu, the method for mounting the sensors is
selected. The Z, V, N and W methods are available for selection. A more
detailed explanation of the measurement methods can be found in chapter 6.1.
Temperature
The Temperature menu is used to enter the manual compensation temperature.
This is used for compensation of the sound velocity and the kinematic
viscosity for the medium water (all other media are not temperature
compensated). In addition, the thermocouple types and any offsets required for
the two temperature measurement channels are set in this menu (PCE-TDS 200+
only). To set a hermocouple type, select the Type menu item for the desired
channel with the OK key. The thermocouple type displayed in the menu item on
the right now appears in orange. With the arrow keys UP/DOWN, you can now
select between the different types ,E,J,K,N,R,S,T). The setting is adopted
by confirming with the OK key again. To enter an offset, select the
corresponding menu item by pressing the OK key. A dialogue for entering the
offset opens.
Fig. 4 Input dialogue offset channel 1
Here, each decimal place can be selected with the RIGHT/LEFT arrow keys and edited with the UP/DOWN arrow keys.
Units
This menu allows you to set the units of all measured parameters. The
following chart shows the available units.
Parameter | Unit | Abbreviation |
---|---|---|
Dimensions | Millimetres Inches | [mm][in] |
Flow velocity | Metres per second Feet per second | [m/s][ft/s] |
Volume flow | Cubic metres LitresUSA gallons Imperial gallons Million USA | |
gallons Cubic feetUSA barrels Imperial barrelsOil barrels |
[m³][l][gal][igl][mgl][cf][bal][ib][ob]
The time can be specified per day, per hour, per minute and persecond.
PCE-TDS 200+
Heat quantity| Joules Kilojoules Megajoules Watt hours Kilowatt hours Megawatt
hoursBritish thermal units Kilo British thermal unitsMega British thermal
units| [J][kJ][MJ][Wh][kWh][MWh][Btu][kBtu][MBtu]
Heat output| Watts Kilowatts MegawattsJoules per hour Kilojoules per hour
Megajoules per hourBritish thermal units per hour Kilo British thermal units
per hourMega British thermal units per hour| [W][kW][MW][J/h][kJ/h][MJ/h]
[Btu/h] [kBtu/h][MBtu/h]
Cost| Euros€Pounds£Dollars$Turkish liraTLZłotyZłYuans¥The costs per unit of
heat quantity (for example costs per kWh) canbe entered via a dialogue by
selecting the menu item Costs per unit.
Alert
The configuration for the visual and audible alarm of the meter is carried out
in the Alert menu. Five modes are available for monitoring.
Mode | Description |
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Off | The alarm is deactivated. |
Above | The alarm is triggered when the measured parameter exceeds the upper |
limit value.
Below| The alarm is triggered when the measured parameter falls below the
lower limit value.
Window mode| The alarm is triggered when the measured parameter lies between
the upper and the lower limit value.
Inverse window mode| The alarm is triggered when the measured parameter lies
outside the range between the upper and the lower limit value.
In addition to selecting the alert mode, the measured parameter to be monitored can be selected under the menu item Measured parameter. The limit values can be set under the menu item Limits by selecting the respective menu item with the help of an input dialogue.
Overview screen
The meter enables the numerical and graphical display of several measured
parameters in the measurement display, the Overview screen. It is possible to
display up to four individually selectable measured parameters numerically and
up to two individually selectable measured parameters graphically. The
selection of the measured parameters to be displayed is made under the menu
items Graphical view and Numerical view by placing check marks.
Damping
The damping influences the measured parameters flow velocity and volume flow.
It can be set to a value within the range of 0 … 60 s. The setting 0 s
deactivates the damping of the measurement.
Absolute values
The Absolute values menu item makes it possible to prevent negative values
from being displayed for the parameters flow velocity and volume flow. With
the setting ON, in case of a negative volume flow, the measured value is
displayed with a positive sign. The arrangement of the upstream and downstream
sensor thus has no influence on the sign in front of the measured values in
terms of the flow direction.
Lower cutoff
The Lower cutoff represents the flow velocity above which the meter displays a
flow velocity of 0 m/s. In the event that the zero point fluctuates despite a
set zero point, this value can be increased.
Data logger
The Data logger of the instrument allows to record all measured parameters.
The time period as well as the memory interval can be freely configured with
the help of this menu.
Note: To prevent the meter from accidentally switching off during
recording, manual switch-off is not possible and automatic power off is
deactivated.
Start condition
The data logger can be started either manually by pressing a key while you are
in the data logger dialogue or automatically from a date that is set in this
menu.
Stop condition
Three different options are available for stopping the data logger. It can be
stopped manually by pressing a key when you are in the data logger dialogue,
on a certain date or after an adjustable time interval.
Interval
The time interval for saving the measured values can be set to a value between
1 s and 12 h via an input dialogue.
Records
In this menu, all saved records are displayed and by selecting a record,
information on the start and stop time as well as the number of saved data
points are displayed. One data point reflects the one-time storage of all
measured parameters listed hereinafter for the models PCE TDS 200 and PCE-TDS
200+.
Model | Saved measured parameter per data point |
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PCE-TDS 200 | Flow velocity, volume flow, volume |
PCE-TDS 200+ | Flow velocity, volume flow, volume, temperature channel 1, |
temperature channel 2, temperature difference, heat output,heat quantity, cost
Delete all
By selecting this menu item and confirming via the dialogue, all saved data
records are deleted.
Data logger dialogue
The data logger dialogue can be opened in any screen via the REC key and shows
the current settings as well as the status of the data logger. When the
dialogue is open, a recording can be started or stopped at any time by
pressing and holding OK. In addition, the data logger menu opens when the
dialogue is open and the MENU key is pressed.
Note: If the maximum number of records (a maximum of 100 records is
possible) is reached, the error message SD card error is displayed in the
dialogue. In this case, it is necessary to delete one or more records to be
able to add more records.
Setting
Decimal separator
Either a dot or a comma can be selected as the decimal separator for measured
values
Date & time
The date and time can be set in this menu. In addition, the date and time
format can be selected.
Display
In this tab, the display brightness can be adjusted between 50 and 100 %. In
addition, an automatic dimming function can be activated. After the set time,
the display is dimmed to a lower brightness to save power. Pressing any key
resets the brightness to the originally set value.
Language
The following menu languages are available: English, German, French, Spanish,
Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, Russian and Chinese.
Note: To reset an incorrectly set language, switch off the meter using
the ON/OFF key. Then switch on the meter while pressing and holding the BACK
key. You will automatically be taken to the language settings. The default
setting of the meter is English.
Auto power off
This option can be used to activate an automatic power-off function for the
device. The instrument switches off when the auto power off mode is activated
if no key has been pressed for a certain period of time. You can select 1
minute, 5 minutes or 15 minutes. In addition, automatic poweroff can be
completely deactivated.
Factory settings
With the help of this option, the device can be reset to the factory settings.
A distinction is mad between the device settings and the pipe presets. These
can be reset separately. When resetting the device settings, the default
values for the measurement parameters and the remaining menu options are
restored. When resetting the pipe presets, all presets saved on the meter will
be deleted.
Calibration
The Calibration menu allows you to set a scaling factor that can be determined
by calibration. Since a special measurement setup is required for calibration,
this menu is protected by a code. Please send the device to PCE Instruments
for calibration. You will find our contact details at the end of the manual.
Manual
A QR code is displayed in this menu. The QR code can be scanned with an
appropriate reader such as a mobile phone and leads directly to this user
manual.
Info
The Info menu displays the model name, serial number and firmware version.
Measurement
Measuring principle and measuring methods
The flow meter enables the flow velocity of liquids in pipes to be measured
without interfering with the pipe and without affecting the flow in the pipe.
To enable non-invasive measurement, the PCE-TDS 200 uses two sensors that work
as both ultrasonic transmitters and receivers. The sensors are attached to the
outside of the pipe wall at a defined distance. To enable the transmission of
the ultrasound, a coupling gel must be applied to the sensors in this case.
When ultrasonic signals are transmitted with and against the flow direction of
the liquid, differences in transit time occur which can be converted into the
flow velocity. The sensors can be mounted according to four different
measurement methods which are shown below.
The more frequently the sound crosses the liquid, the more accurately even very small flow velocities can be measured. However, the signal strength decreases with each crossing, which is why the W and N method cannot be used for every pipe, for example. It is recommended to use the V method if the pipe parameters allow it as this produces the best results in terms of signal quality and zero point stability. However, if the signal quality is too low, the Z method can be used
Getting started
Measuring location
The first step of the installation should be to find a suitable place to mount
the sensors. This is a prerequisite for obtaining accurate measurement
results. For this, a basic knowledge of the pipelines / the piping system is
necessary. Therefore, an infinitely long, straight pipe would be the ideal
position. The liquid should not have any air pockets or impurities. The piping
can be vertical or horizontal. To avoid inaccuracies due to turbulence in the
liquid, a straight flow-calming section should be considered upstream and
downstream of the measuring location. Generally speaking, the length upstream
of the measuring location should be at least 10 x the pipe diameter and
downstream of the measuring location 5 x the pipe diameter.
The following chart shows some examples of good positions:
Pipe routings and sensor position | Upstream | Downstream |
---|---|---|
Lup x ø | Ldn x ø | |
10D | 5D | |
10D | 5D | |
10D | 5D | |
12D | 5D | |
20D | 5D | |
20D | 5D | |
30D | 5D |
Sensor installation
The PCE-TDS 200 has piezoelectric sensors which can transmit and also receive
ultrasonic waves. The time the ultrasonic waves take to pass through the pipe
walls and the liquid allows conclusions about the flow velocity. Since the
transit time of the ultrasonic pulses is very short, the sensors should be
installed as precisely as possible to ensure highest system accuracy
Take the following steps to install the sensors:
- Some pipes have a liner. There can be a boundary layer between the outer diameter of the pipe and the inner liner. This boundary layer can divert or weaken the ultrasonic waves. In this case, a measurement will be very difficult. The same applies to external coatings on the pipe, such as paint. This must be removed before the measurement so that you can measure.
- Find an ideal position in the piping system, i. e. a straight section with new and clean pipes with even surfaces.
- It is very important that the pipes are clean. Grind or polish the locations where you would like to place the sensors so that the contact surface is even.
- There must not be an air gap between the sensors and the surface of the pipe. Attach the sensors using sufficient contact gel. Also, tighten the fastening straps firmly enough so that the position of the sensors cannot change during the measurement.
- To avoid air bubbles from causing measurement errors, place the sensors on the pipe laterally. Note that in this case, the flow could not be calculated correctly by the device due to the pipe not being completely filled.
Spacing between the sensors
The distance between the upstream and the downstream sensor can be seen in the
installation view of the measurement screen (see 6.4). The window specifies
the inner distance between the two sensors which can be used as an indication
for the sensor installation. The fine adjustment is carried out by arranging
the spacing in a way that the distance indicator is as central as possible
within the graph (see 6.3).
In order for the PCE-TDS 200 to calculate the correct distance, the following parameters must be entered beforehand:
- Outer diameter of the pipe
- Material thickness of the pipe
- Material of the pipe
- Material thickness of the pipe liner
- Material of the pipe liner
- Type of liquid
- Type of connected sensors
- Mounting method of the sensors
- Temperature of the medium
Procedure
Before making the measurement, also read the previous chapters 6.1 and 6.2 to
gain an understanding of the measurement principle and its influencing
factors. To carry out a measurement, it is first necessary to set all
parameters in the Measurement menu (see 5.1) completely in line with the pipe
used, the medium, the sensors, the measurement method and the temperature.
After all parameters have been set and checked, go back to the measurement
screen and navigate to the installation view. The installation view shows the
measurement method, the set sensors and the distance between the sensors.
Note:
Note that in the case of the Z method, the sensors may also overlap.
Mount the sensors according to the described measurement method with the
appropriate distance and apply sufficient coupling gel to the sensors. The
meter should now be able to receive a signal and display this via the quality
indicator. If the quality indicator is within the green range, you can
continue with the distance setup. If there is no signal or a poor signal,
check the settings again and follow the preparation steps described in
chapters 6.1 and 6.2. Now adjust the distance of the sensors so that the
distance indicator is as central as possible within the green area. A good
setting is shown below.
Fig. 5 Installation view with good setting
After setting the distance, the meter is ready for operation and the
measurement can be made. Since the zero point may be shifted depending on the
measuring conditions (installation, pipe material, etc.), it is possible to
reset the zero point in the installation view. To do this, it is necessary to
ensure that the liquid in the pipe does not move! In the installation view,
press and hold the OK key until the confirmation dialogue opens and confirm
the setting of the zero point. While the meter is determining the zero point,
a waiting dialogue is displayed. After this has closed, the zero point is set.
Fig. 6 Waiting dialogue
After setting the distance, the meter is ready for operation and the measurement can be made. Since the zero point may be shifted depending on the measuring conditions (installation, pipe material, etc.), it is possible to reset the zero point in the installation view. To do this, it is necessary to ensure that the liquid in the pipe does not move! In the installation view, press and hold the OK key until the confirmation dialogue opens and confirm the setting of the zero point. While the meter is determining the zero point, a waiting dialogue is displayed. After this has closed, the zero point is set.
Measurement display
Navigation
To ensure a clear presentation of the measured parameters, the measurement
display consists of several views. Each view represents a measured parameter
which is displayed in the upper blue area of the view. Switching between the
views of the measured parameters is possible with the RIGHT and LEFT arrow
keys. Some parameter views also have several formats for displaying the
parameter, such as the simple numerical display, the graphical display or the
display of the statistical values (minimum value, maximum value and average).
The display format can be changed using the UP and DOWN arrow keys. The
following illustrations show the different display formats for viewing the
parameter flow velocity.
Fig. 7 Numerical, statistical and graphical representation
The following chart shows the available formats of representation of the measured parameters.
| Flow velocity| Volume flow| Heat output| Heat quantity|
Tempe- rature
---|---|---|---|---|---
Numerical| Flow velocity| Volume flow, volume sum, volume
positive,volume negative| Heat output| Heat quantity, cost| Temperature
channel 1,channel 2 and difference
Statistical| Minimum, maximum and average value of the flow velocity|
Minimum, maximum and average value of the volume flow| Heat output| –|
Minimum, maximum and average value for temperature channel 1,channel 2 and
difference
Graphical| Flow velocity| Volume flow| Heat output| –| Temperature
channel 1,channel 2
In addition to the parameter views, the measurement display has an overview.
The overview shows the numerical and graphical representation as well as the
installation view which has already been explained in 6.3. The numerical
display enables the presentation of up to four freely selectable measured
parameters. In the graphical display, two measured parameters can be displayed
raphically parallel to each other. The selection of the displayed parameters
is made via the menu Overview screen described in 5.1.8.
Fig. 8 Formats of representation of the Overview screen
Keyboard shortcuts
To simplify navigation to the overview display, press the BACK key once.
Pressing the BACK key again takes you to the installation view. Resetting the
currently displayed statistical values is possible by holding down the OK key.
This is possible in the statistical display of the views flow velocity, flow
rate, heat output and temperature. In the numerical displays of the heat
quantity and flow rate views, the volume flow counter or the measured heat
quantity can be reset to 0 by holding down the OK key.
Contact
If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not
hesitate to contact us. You will find the relevant contact information at the
end of this user manual.
Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the
European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must
not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points
designed for that purpose. In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU
we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling
company which disposes of the devices in line with law. For countries outside
the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your
local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.
Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH
Im Langel 26
D-59872 Meschede
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29
info@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.com
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