Daniel Ultrasonic Flow Meters-Series 3800 Owner's manual

Daniel Series 3800

Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter

Reference, Installation and

Operations Manual

DANIEL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL, INC.

AN EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT COMPANY

HOUSTON, TEXAS

Supporting

Multipath - Series 3800

Part Number 3-9000-750

Revision G

January 2010

Important Instructions

Daniel Measurement and Control, Inc. (Daniel) designs, manufactures and tests

its products to meet many national and international standards. Because these

instruments are sophisticated technical products, you must properly install, use

and maintain them to ensure they continue to operate within their normal speci-

fications. The following instructions must be adhered to and integrated into your

safety program when installing, using and maintaining Daniel

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products.

• Read all instructions prior to installing, operating and servicing the

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representative for clarification.

• Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions marked on and supplied

with the product.

• Inform and educate your personnel in the proper installation, operation

and maintenance of the product.

• Install your equipment as specified in the installation instructions of the

appropriate instruction manual and per applicable local and national

codes. Connect all products to the proper electrical and pressure sources.

• To ensure proper performance, use qualified personnel to install, operate,

update, program and maintain the product.

• When replacement parts are required, ensure that qualified people use

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized parts

and procedures can affect the product's performance and place the safe

operation of your process at risk. Look-alike substitutions may result in

fire, electrical hazards or improper operation.

• Ensure that all equipment doors are closed and protective covers are in

place, except when maintenance is being performed by qualified persons,

to prevent personal injury.

• ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE DANIEL

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ULTRASONIC GAS

FLOW METER REFERENCE, INSTALLATION, AND OPERATIONS

MANUAL AND ALL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

• Use of this equipment for any purpose other than its intended purpose

may result in property damage and/or serious personal injury or death.

• Before opening the flameproof enclosure in a flammable atmosphere, the

electrical circuits must be interrupted.

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Operations Manual

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JAN 2010 INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Manual Overview..................................................................................1-1

Sections ..............................................................................................1-1

Appendices..........................................................................................1-1

1.2 Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations ......................................................1-2

1.3 What’s New.........................................................................................1-5

Daniel CUI 5 ........................................................................................1-5

Continuous Flow Analysis......................................................................1-5

1.4 References...........................................................................................1-5

1.5 Daniel Ultrasonic Metering Manuals.........................................................1-6

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

2.1 Description ..........................................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Advantages and Features.......................................................................2-2

2.1.2 Mechanical Installation Requirements ......................................................2-3

2.2 Component Parts ..................................................................................2-3

2.2.1 Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter Electronics Assembly..........................2-3

Upper Explosion-proof Housing...............................................................2-3

Lower Intrinsically-Safe Base Unit Assembly ..........................................2-10

Base Unit...........................................................................................2-11

2.2.2 Series 3800 Meter Body......................................................................2-12

2.2.3 Transducers and Cabling......................................................................2-13

2.3 General Unit Specifications ..................................................................2-13

Cable Length TTL Mode....................................................................... 2-17

Cable Length Open Collector Mode .......................................................2-17

2.3.1 Status Indicators ................................................................................2-18

CPU Board General Status Indicators.....................................................2-18

CPU Board Communication Status Indicators..........................................2-21

CPU Board Communication Status Indicators (I.S. Interface-Side View ...... 2-21

Expansion Board General Status Indicators.............................................2-21

Expansion Board with HART General Status Indicators ............................2-22

Expansion Board Communication Status Indicators.................................. 2-23

Expansion Board with HART Communication Status Indicators .................2-23

2.4 Communications.................................................................................2-24

2.5 Safety ...............................................................................................2-27

2.6 FCC Compliance .................................................................................2-28

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METER INSTALLATION

3.1 Mechanical Installation and Hardware Configuration..................................3-1

3.2 Ultrasonic Meter Lifting Instructions and Precautions ................................3-2

3.2.1 Use of Appropriate Safety Engineered Swivel Hoist Rings in Meter End Flanges.

3-3

3.2.2 Safety Precautions Using Safety Engineered Swivel Hoist Rings .................3-5

3.2.3 How to Obtain Safety Engineered Swivel Hoist Rings ................................3-8

What Size Safety Engineered Swivel Hoist Ring Do You Need ....................3-9

3.2.4 Using Appropriately Rated Lifting Slings on Daniel Ultrasonic Meters......... 3-10

Safety Precautions Using Appropriate Rated Lifting Slings

on Daniel Ultrasonic Meters ................................................................. 3-10

3.3 Mechanical Installation ........................................................................ 3-13

3.3.1 Meter Body Installation........................................................................ 3-13

3.3.2 Mounting Requirements for Heated or Cooled Pipelines............................ 3-15

3.3.3 Accessing the Model 3804 Components................................................ 3-16

3.3.4 Transducer Cables/Appropriate Transducer ............................................ 3-21

3.3.5 For Systems Using Explosion-Proof Conduit ........................................... 3-22

3.3.6 For Systems that Use Flame-Proof Cable ............................................... 3-23

3.4 Wiring and Connections....................................................................... 3-24

3.5 Hardware Switch Settings ................................................................... 3-32

3.5.1 Communication Port Switches..............................................................3-40

Serial Communication Port Driver.......................................................... 3-40

Port A Driver Configuration .................................................................. 3-40

Port B Driver Configuration .................................................................. 3-42

Port C Driver Configuration .................................................................. 3-45

3.5.2 Frequency and Digital Output Switch Settings........................................ 3-47

3.5.3 Expansion Board Analog Input Switch Settings....................................... 3-48

Expansion Board Analog Output Switch Settings .................................... 3-51

3.5.4 Expansion Board with HART Analog Input Switch Settings ...................... 3-52

Expansion Board with HART Analog Output Switch Settings.................... 3-54

3.5.5 DHCP Server Switch Settings............................................................... 3-57

3.5.6 Configuration Protect Switch Settings ................................................... 3-57

3.6 Security Seal Installation ..................................................................... 3-58

3.6.1 End Cap Security Seal Installation......................................................... 3-58

3.6.2 Upper Electronics Housing to Base Unit Security Seal.............................. 3-59

3.6.3 Transducer Assembly Security Seal Installation ...................................... 3-60

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JAN 2010 STARTUP COMMUNICATIONS AND METER CONFIGURATION

STARTUP COMMUNICATIONS AND METER CONFIGURATION

4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Communications Setup ......................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Communications Setup Wizard............................................................... 4-5

4.3.1 Advantages of Ethernet Communication .................................................. 4-5

4.3.2 Initial Ethernet Communications Connection............................................. 4-6

4.3.3 Ethernet Communications Connection .................................................... 4-7

Ethernet Initial Connection Material Checklist ........................................... 4-7

4.3.4 Ethernet Initial Connection Steps ............................................................ 4-8

4.4 Ethernet PC, HUB, or LAN Connection .................................................. 4-11

4.4.1 Direct Connection Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Meter to a PC......................... 4-11

4.4.2 Connect Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Meter to PC Via Ethernet Hub................ 4-12

4.4.3 Connect Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Meter to a LAN Via Ethernet Hub ........... 4-13

4.5 Serial Port Connections ....................................................................... 4-14

Serial Port Configurations .................................................................... 4-14

4.5.1 RS-232 Serial Connection Setup .......................................................... 4-16

RS-232 Serial Initial Connection Material Checklist ................................. 4-16

RS-232 Serial Initial Connection Steps .................................................. 4-16

4.5.2 RS-485 Serial Connection Setup .......................................................... 4-19

RS-485 Serial Initial Connection Material Checklist ................................. 4-19

RS-485 Serial Initial Connection Steps .................................................. 4-19

4.5.3 Writing Changes while Connected ........................................................ 4-24

4.6 Meter Configuration Setup Wizard ....................................................... 4-25

4.6.1 Daniel CUI Meter Configuration Overview .............................................. 4-25

Conventions Used for Data Points Reference.......................................... 4-28

4.7 Configuration Protection...................................................................... 4-29

Configuration Checksum Value and Date ............................................... 4-30

4.7.1 Meter Configuration............................................................................ 4-30

4.7.2 Startup Page...................................................................................... 4-37

4.7.3 General Page ..................................................................................... 4-40

4.7.4 Frequency Outputs Page (Expansion Board Plus HART) ........................... 4-41

4.7.5 Current Outputs Page ......................................................................... 4-43

4.7.6 HART Output Page ............................................................................. 4-45

4.7.7 Meter Digital Outputs.......................................................................... 4-47

4.7.8 Temperature and Pressure Page............................................................ 4-48

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4.8 Process Parameters and Calibration Configuration................................... 4-53

4.8.1 Signal Analyzer .................................................................................. 4-53

4.8.2 Calculated Results .............................................................................. 4-55

4.8.3 Set Calibration Parameters................................................................... 4-56

Factory Calibration.............................................................................. 4-57

Customer Calibration........................................................................... 4-60

4.9 Saving the Meter Configuration ............................................................ 4-61

4.10 Maintenance Logs and Reports (Logs/Reports Menu)............................... 4-62

Table ................................................................................................ 4-65

Duration (mins):.................................................................................. 4-65

4.10.1 Log Format ........................................................................................ 4-66

Microsoft® Excel® ............................................................................... 4-66

Comma-Separated Values.................................................................... 4-68

Flow Pressure .................................................................................... 4-68

Flow Temperature............................................................................... 4-69

Save meter configuration .cfg file ......................................................... 4-69

Comment .......................................................................................... 4-69

Meter Status Alarms ........................................................................... 4-69

Pause/Resume.................................................................................... 4-69

Scroll to Newest Record During Log Collection ....................................... 4-69

4.11 Trend Maintenance Logs (Logs/Reports Menu)........................................ 4-70

Charts............................................................................................... 4-72

Raw Data .......................................................................................... 4-72

4.11.1 Meter Archive Logs (Logs/Reports Menu)............................................... 4-73

Ultrasonic Meter Archive Log Types...................................................... 4-73

4.11.2 Compare Excel® Meter Configurations (Logs/Reports Menu) ..................... 4-74

METER OPERATION

5.1 Introduction to Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Operation .....................................5-1

5.2 Terminology.........................................................................................5-2

5.2.1 Signal Processing..................................................................................5-3

Stacking ..............................................................................................5-3

Filtering...............................................................................................5-4

5.2.2 Batch Cycle Processing .........................................................................5-4

Batch Update Period .............................................................................5-4

Emission Rates.....................................................................................5-5

Smoothing ...........................................................................................5-5

5.2.3 Acquisition Mode..................................................................................5-6

5.2.4 Measurement Mode ..............................................................................5-6

Live (Analog) Input Calibration................................................................5-7

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5.3 Frequency, Digital, and Analog Outputs...................................................5-9

5.3.1 Frequency Outputs ...............................................................................5-9

Frequency Data Content ........................................................................5-9

Frequency Data Flow Direction............................................................. 5-10

Channel “B” Operation on Error ............................................................5-10

Channel “B” Phase..............................................................................5-10

Maximum Frequency ...........................................................................5-11

Frequency Value Data Points................................................................ 5-11

Volumetric Flow Rate Content Output Scaling ........................................5-11

Frequency Feedback ...........................................................................5-11

Frequency Test Mode..........................................................................5-12

5.3.2 Digital Outputs ...................................................................................5-13

Digital Output Data Content.................................................................5-13

Digital Output Data Polarity..................................................................5-13

Digital Output Value Data Points...........................................................5-13

Digital Output Test Mode.....................................................................5-14

5.3.3 Analog (Current) Output ......................................................................5-15

Analog Output Data Content ................................................................5-16

Analog Output Data Flow Direction .......................................................5-16

Analog Output Value Data Point ...........................................................5-16

Volumetric Flow Rate Content Output Scaling ........................................5-16

Outputs Test Mode .............................................................................5-17

5.4 Digital Input ....................................................................................... 5-21

5.4.1 Digital Proving....................................................................................5-21

5.5 Modbus Communication ......................................................................5-22

5.5.1 Mapping Data Points to Modbus Registers .............................................5-22

5.5.2 Log Record Access .............................................................................5-23

5.6 Archive Logs......................................................................................5-23

Daily and Hourly Log Data Point Actions................................................5-23

5.6.1 Daily Log ...........................................................................................5-24

5.6.2 Hourly Log.........................................................................................5-28

5.6.3 Audit Log .......................................................................................... 5-31

Determining Meter Power-Up and Power-Down Times .............................5-37

5.6.4 Alarm Log..........................................................................................5-37

5.6.5 System Log ....................................................................................... 5-40

Reading Log Records...........................................................................5-40

Options for Reading Daily and/or Hourly Log Records ..............................5-41

Options for Reading Audit, Alarm, and/or System Log Records .................5-41

Collecting and Viewing Log Records......................................................5-41

5.7 Viewing Transducer Waveforms ...........................................................5-42

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5.8 Field Proving ...................................................................................... 5-43

5.8.1 Meter Characteristics .......................................................................... 5-43

5.8.2 API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards, Chapter 5.8................ 5-44

5.8.3 Requirements for Proving..................................................................... 5-44

5.8.4 Recommended Systems for Proving Ultrasonic Meters............................. 5-45

5.8.5 Digitally Proving the Meter................................................................... 5-48

5.9 Upgrading the Meter Program............................................................... 5-51

5.9.1 Power Disruption During Firmware Upgrade ........................................... 5-53

5.10 Self-Tests And Data Reliability ............................................................. 5-56

5.10.1 RAM Integrity .................................................................................... 5-56

5.10.2 Program Integrity................................................................................ 5-56

5.10.3 Stored Data Integrity........................................................................... 5-57

5.10.4 Hardware Watchdog ........................................................................... 5-57

5.10.5 Program Execution Integrity ................................................................. 5-57

5.10.6 Log Transfer Integrity.......................................................................... 5-58

5.10.7 Data Value Limit Checks...................................................................... 5-58

5.10.8 Configuration Dependency Checks........................................................ 5-58

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 Field Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Procedures ..........................................6-1

6.2 Transducer Field Removal and Installation Procedure .................................6-1

6.3 Transducer Housing Removal and Installation Procedure ............................6-4

6.4 Transducer Cable Field Removal and Installation Procedure ........................6-7

6.5 Replacing the Electronics ..................................................................... 6-11

6.6 Troubleshooting Communications ......................................................... 6-13

6.6.1 Unable to Connect Direct Serial or External Serial Modem........................ 6-13

6.6.2 Unable to Connect to Meter ................................................................. 6-14

Ethernet Connections .......................................................................... 6-14

Direct Serial Connections..................................................................... 6-14

6.6.3 Maintenance Log Files and Trend Files................................................... 6-15

Files Do Not Appear in Workbook ......................................................... 6-15

Microsoft® Excel® Log/Export Options are not Available ........................... 6-15

Maintenance Logs or Trend files are not Created .................................... 6-16

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JAN 2010 APPENDIX A CONVERSION FACTORS

6.6.4 Daniel CUI Fails to Connect or Crashes Using Windows® 2000................. 6-17

Windows® Hotfixes – Obtaining Hotfixes for Microsoft® Windows®...........6-17

For English North American Versions of Windows® 2000.........................6-17

For All Other Versions of Windows® 2000 .............................................6-18

6.6.5 Windows® 2000 SP-4 or a Windows® XP with Security Update ................6-18

6.7 Troubleshooting Meter Status .............................................................. 6-19

6.7.1 Meter Status Alarms ...........................................................................6-19

6.7.2 System..............................................................................................6-20

6.7.3 Power Loss ........................................................................................6-21

6.7.4 Field I/O ............................................................................................6-21

6.7.5 Validity..............................................................................................6-21

6.7.6 Comms ............................................................................................. 6-22

6.7.7 Check Status .....................................................................................6-22

6.8 Maintenance Logs and Reports .............................................................6-22

6.8.1 Collecting Logs...................................................................................6-23

APPENDIX A CONVERSION FACTORS

A.1 Conversion Factors Per Unit of Measurement .......................................... A-1

A.2 K Factor Conversions ........................................................................... A-2

K-Factor and Inverse K-Factor ............................................................... A-2

APPENDIX B METER MEASUREMENT CALCULATIONS

B.1 Calculations Average Flow Velocity and Speed of Sound ...........................B-1

B.2 Average Weighted Speed of Sound .........................................................B-3

B.3 Average Weighted Flow Velocity ............................................................B-3

B.4 Average Weighted Flow Velocity Using Chord Proportions .........................B-4

B.5 Calibration ...........................................................................................B-7

Factory Calibration................................................................................B-7

Customer Calibration.............................................................................B-8

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APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST COMM., MECH., AND ELEC. JAN 2010

B.6 Volumetric Flow Rate ........................................................................... B-9

Raw Volumetric Flow Rate .................................................................... B-9

Flow-Condition Volumetric Flow Rate ................................................... B-10

Pressure-Effect Expansion Correction.................................................... B-11

Temperature-Effect Expansion Correction .............................................. B-12

Reynolds Number ............................................................................... B-13

B.7 Volume ............................................................................................. B-14

B.8 Triggered Delta Volumes ..................................................................... B-14

B.9 Flow Diagnostics................................................................................ B-16

Symmetry ......................................................................................... B-16

Cross-Flow ........................................................................................ B-16

Chord Turbulence............................................................................... B-17

Profile Factor ..................................................................................... B-17

Swirl Angle ....................................................................................... B-17

B.10 Flow-Condition Pressure and Temperature ............................................. B-17

Configuration..................................................................................... B-17

Data Updates..................................................................................... B-19

APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST COMM., MECH., AND ELEC.

C.1 Communications Troubleshooting ........................................................... C-1

C.2 Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Mechanical/Electrical Troubleshooting .......... C-4

APPENDIX D MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS

D.1 Introduction to Modbus Communication .................................................. D-1

D.2 Message Formats ................................................................................. D-2

D.3 ASCII Modbus Format........................................................................... D-3

D.3.1 Function Code 3 – Read Multiple Registers.............................................. D-3

D.3.2 Function Code 6 – Write Single Register .................................................D-4

D.3.3 Function Code 16 – Write Multiple Registers ........................................... D-4

D.4 RTU Modbus Format............................................................................. D-4

D.4.1 Function Code 3 – Read Multiple Registers.............................................. D-5

D.4.2 Function Code 6 – Write Single Register .................................................D-5

D.4.3 Function Code 16 – Write Multiple Registers ........................................... D-5

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JAN 2010 APPENDIX E METER SETUP AND CONFIGURATION WORKSHEET

APPENDIX E METER SETUP AND CONFIGURATION WORKSHEET

E.1 Meter Setup and Configuration Worksheet............................................... E-1

E.2 Meter to Flow Computer Communication Worksheet................................. E-7

APPENDIX F WRITE PROTECTED CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

F.1 Write Protected Configuration Parameters................................................ F-1

APPENDIX G OPEN SOURCE LICENSES

G.1 Open Source Licenses ...........................................................................G-1

G.1.1 GNU General Public License ...................................................................G-2

G.1.2 BSD Open Source License ...................................................................G-15

G.1.3 M.I.T License .....................................................................................G-16

G.1.4 Mird License ......................................................................................G-17

APPENDIX H ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

H.1 Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter Drawings .........................................H-1

APPENDIX I DANIEL LIQUID ULTRASONIC METER INDEX

I.1 Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Index ........................................................ I-1

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JAN 2010 List of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2-1Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter Electronics...................................... 2-4

Figure 2-2CPU Board (Switch-Side View) ............................................................ 2-5

Figure 2-3CPU Board with I.S. Interface Board Mounted (Barrier-Side View)............. 2-6

Figure 2-4Field Connection Board ....................................................................... 2-7

Figure 2-5Expansion Board ................................................................................ 2-8

Figure 2-6Expansion Board with HART................................................................ 2-9

Figure 2-7Acquisition Board............................................................................. 2-10

Figure 2-8Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter Base Unit ..................................... 2-11

Figure 2-9Series 3800 Meter Body ................................................................... 2-12

Figure 2-10Transducer (LT-01/LT-04/LT-08) ...................................................... 2-13

Figure 2-11Transducer (LT-03/LT-05/LT-09) ...................................................... 2-13

Figure 2-12CPU Board General Status LED Indicators)......................................... 2-19

Figure 2-13CPU Board LED Indicators (I.S. Interface-Side View) ........................... 2-20

Figure 2-14CPU Board Status Indicators............................................................ 2-21

Figure 2-15Expansion Board General Status LED Indicators.................................. 2-21

Figure 2-16Expansion Board with HART General Status LED Indicators ................. 2-22

Figure 2-17Expansion Board Communication Status LED Indicators ...................... 2-23

Figure 2-18Expansion Board with HART Communication Status LED Indicators ...... 2-23

Figure 3-1Meter End Flange with Tapped Flat-Counterbore Hole for Hoist Ring......... 3-4

Figure 3-2Safety Approved Hoist Ring and Non-Compliant Eye Bolt ........................ 3-4

Figure 3-390 Degree Angle Between Slings ......................................................... 3-6

Figure 3-4Incorrect Sling Attachment.................................................................. 3-7

Figure 3-5Correct Sling Attachment.................................................................. 3-11

Figure 3-6Incorrect Sling Attachment................................................................ 3-12

Figure 3-7Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Body ............................................................. 3-13

Figure 3-8Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter Body............................................ 3-16

Figure 3-9Upper Electronics Enclosure Security Seals.......................................... 3-17

Figure 3-10Upper Enclosure Wiring Card ........................................................... 3-18

Figure 3-11Ground Lug Upper Electronics Enclosure ........................................... 3-18

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Figure 3-12Base Unit Electronics3-19

Figure 3-13Transducer Base Wiring3-20

Figure 3-14 Transducer Ports and Cables Base Unit...............................................3-21

Figure 3-15 Field Connection Board Ethernet Connector Wiring...............................3-25

Figure 3-16 Port B Switch 1 Ethernet Settings......................................................3-26

Figure 3-17 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Wiring Switch Settings....................................3-33

Figure 3-18 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Wiring Connectors/Switches/LEDs ....................3-34

Figure 3-19 Expansion Board Wiring Connectors/Switches/LEDs ............................. 3-35

Figure 3-20 Expansion Board with HART Wiring Connectors/Switches/LEDs.............3-36

Figure 3-21 CPU Board Switches ........................................................................3-37

Figure 3-22 Expansion Board Switches ................................................................3-38

Figure 3-23 Expansion Board with HART Switches................................................3-39

Figure 3-24 Field Connection Board Switches .......................................................3-39

Figure 3-25 Field Connection and CPU Board Communication

Configuration Switch Banks .............................................................. 3-40

Figure 3-26 CPU Board Frequency and Digital Output

Configuration Switch Banks .............................................................. 3-47

Figure 3-27 CPU Board Switch Banks S8 and S9 ..................................................3-48

Figure 3-28 Upper Electronics End Cap Security Seals ...........................................3-58

Figure 3-29 Upper Electronics Housing to Base Unit Security Seal...........................3-59

Figure 3-30 Transducer Housing, Retainer, and Locking Ring Security Seal............... 3-60

Figure 3-31 Transducer Cable Connector to Transducer

Cable Nut Security Seal ....................................................................3-61

Figure 4-1 Daniel CUI Field Setup Wizard - Startup Page (Expansion Board) ............ 4-37

Figure 4-2 Field Setup Wizard - Startup Page (Expansion Board with HART) ........... 4-38

Figure 4-3 Field Setup Wizard - General Page (Expansion Board with HART) ........... 4-40

Figure 4-4 Field Setup Wizard - Frequency Outputs Page

(Expansion Board with HART)............................................................4-41

Figure 4-5 Field Setup Wizard - Current Outputs Page..........................................4-43

Figure 4-6 Daniel CUI Field Setup Wizard - HART Output Page

(Expansion Board with HART)............................................................4-45

Figure 4-7 Daniel CUI Field Setup Wizard - Digital Outputs Page............................4-47

Figure 4-8 Daniel CUI Field Setup Wizard - Temperature and Pressure Page ............ 4-48

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Figure 4-9 Signal Analyzer Wizard ................................................................4-53

Figure 4-10 Maintenance Logs and Reports .....................................................4-62

Figure 4-11 Collect Logs and Reports Dialog....................................................4-64

Figure 5-1 Transit-Time Measurement Principle ................................................5-1

Figure 5-2 Update Time, Stack Size, Emission Rate and Filter ............................5-2

Figure 5-3 Meter Outputs Test Page with Expansion Board ..............................5-17

Figure 5-4 Meter Outputs Test Page with Expansion Board with HART® ............5-18

Figure 5-5 Proving Setup for Master Meter and Small Volume Prover ................5-45

Figure 5-6 Proving a Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter with a Pipe Prover ......5-46

Figure 5-7 Rising Edge (gated) Active High ....................................................5-49

Figure 5-8 Falling Edge (gated) Active Low ....................................................5-49

Figure 5-9 State Gated Active High ..............................................................5-49

Figure 5-10 State Gated Active Low...............................................................5-49

Figure 6-1 Transducer (LT-01/LT-04/LT-08) .....................................................6-1

Figure 6-2 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Transducer (LT-03/LT-05/LT-09)....................6-1

Figure 6-3 Transducer Assembly ....................................................................6-2

Figure 6-4 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Transducer Housing .....................................6-4

Figure 6-5 Transducer Housing Removal..........................................................6-5

Figure 6-6 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Transducer Cables and Ports .........................6-7

Figure 6-7 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Base Enclosure ............................................6-8

Figure 6-8 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Ground Wiring and Conduit Ports...................6-8

Figure 6-9 Transducer Wiring to Acquisition Board ...........................................6-9

Figure 6-10 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Acquisition Board Wiring Label ....................6-10

Figure 6-11 Transducer Cable Ties .................................................................6-10

Figure 6-12 Excel® Tools Menu ......................................................................6-16

Figure 6-13 Excel® Trusted Access Setting......................................................6-17

Figure 6-14 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Monitor Status Alarms ...............................6-19

Figure 6-15 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Monitor Status Summary ............................6-20

Figure 6-16 Maintenance Logs and Reports Dialog............................................6-24

Figure 6-17 Maintenance Logs and Reports Start Dialog....................................6-25

Figure 6-18 Speed of Sound Dialog ................................................................6-26

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Figure 6-19 Log Complete Dialog................................................................... 6-26

Figure 6-20 Microsoft® Excel Report View Toolbar........................................... 6-26

Figure 6-21 Microsoft® Excel Charts View ...................................................... 6-27

Figure 6-22 Microsoft® Excel Inspection Report View ....................................... 6-28

Figure 6-23 Microsoft® Excel Speed of Sound View ......................................... 6-29

Figure 6-24 Microsoft® Excel Meter Config View ............................................. 6-30

Figure 6-25 Microsoft® Excel Raw Data View...................................................6-31

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