Greyline TTFM 6.1 Transit Time Flow Meter

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Accurately measure the flow rate of relatively clean, non-aerated liquids like potable water, raw water, cooling water, de-ionized or reverse-osmosis water, oils and chemicals in full pipes. Ultrasonic transducers mount on the outside of a pipe without shutting down flow. Flow rate is displayed on the large, backlit display, along with total volume, signal strength, relay status, and other diagnostic values. Use the built-in control relays as flow alarms or volume totalization. Connect the isolated 4-20mA output to PLC's or controllers. A 128MB data logger is standard, capable of capturing up to 26 million data points. Optional MODBUS RTU via RS-485 available for connection to automation systems.

The TTFM 6.1 works on a wide range of pipe sizes and materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, concrete lined ductile iron, cast iron, PVC, PVDF, fiberglass, copper, brass, aluminum and pipes with bonded liners including epoxy, rubber and Teflon.

The TTFM 6.1 Transit Time Flow Meter operates by measuring the “transit time” or “time of flight” for ultrasonic sound pulses transmitted from one transducer to another. Depending on the mounting configuration, the signal may cross the pipe once, twice or four times. To measure flow the transit time is compared between ultrasonic signals travelling upstream and downstream.

TTFM 6.1 Standard Features Include:

• One pair of SE16B ultrasonic transducers - clamp-on for 2” to 48” (50 mm to 1200 mm) pipes
• Optional: one pair of SE16A ultrasonic transducers - clamp-on 0.5" to 4" (13 mm to 100 mm) pipes
• Sensor cables - pair 25 ft / 7.6 m triaxial with BNC connectors
• Flow rate range: ± 0.07 to 40 ft/sec (± 0.02 to 12 m/sec)
• Installation - stainless steel transducer mounting brackets and clamps, alignment bar and silicone coupling compound kit
• Enclosure - watertight, NEMA4X (IP66) polyester and polycarbonate
• Display - white, backlit matrix
• Totalizer - 14 digits
• Programming - built-in 5-button keypad
• Output - isolated 4-20mA (1000 ohm)
• 2 Control relays - 5 amp, SPDT - programmable for flow proportional pulse output, and/or flow alarm
• Power input - 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 10VA maximum (Optional: 9-36VDC, 10 Watts maximum)
• Data Logger – 128MB storage capacity, 26 million data points, formattable as .csv or .lg2 for Greyline Logger Software
• Electrical surge protection and RFI filters - AC, sensor, 4-20mA
• Plug-and-play options including MODBUS RTU output and extra control relays

SCOPE: This specification covers a Clamp-On Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meter as manufactured by Greyline Instruments, Largo, Florida / Long Sault, Ontario. The meter shall provide for non-intrusive flow measurement, direction indication, volume totalizing, and transmitting of the flow rate in a full pipe.

A. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

The ultrasonic flow meter shall have an accuracy of ±1% of reading or ±0.015 ft/sec (±0.0046 m/sec), whichever is greater. Have repeatability and linearity of ±0.25%.

Shall operate on relatively clean liquids in full pipes with less than 2% solids or gas bubbles at flow velocities from ±0.07 to 40 ft/sec (±0.02 to 12 m/sec).

Operate on any metal, or plastic, sonic conducting material including carbon steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, concrete lined ductile iron, cast iron, PVC, PVDF, fiberglass, galvanized steel, copper, brass and pipes with bonded liners including epoxy, rubber and Teflon.

The ultrasonic flow meter shall be optimized and pre-programmed for the application when information like pipe material, pipe size, wall thickness, fluid type, fluid temperature, and max flow rate are provided at time of order.

B. TRANSDUCERS (FLOW SENSORS)

The flow meter shall have a dual transmitting/receiving, clamp-on transducers.

The transducers shall operate continuously at temperatures from -40°F to 300°F (-40°C to 150°C).

The transducer pair shall be designed to install on pipes with inside diameter ranging from 2" to 48" (50 mm to 1200 mm).

Have 25 ft (7.6 m) length triaxial cables from the electronics with BNC connectors to transducers.

Shall include manufacturer's recommended sensor coupling compound. Shall include stainless steel mounting hardware with pipe clamps.

Shall include BNC seal jackets for transducer operation in wet or submerged conditions up to 10 psi (0.75 bar).

Transducers shall be rated non-incendive for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D locations.

C. ELECTRONICS

The electronics shall be housed in a watertight and dust tight NEMA4X (IP 66) polyester and polycarbonate enclosure with a gasketed shatter proof window, and suitable for wall mounting.

Flow meter electronics shall be designed to operate at temperatures from -5°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C). The transmitter circuit and calibration frequency standard shall be crystal controlled. The transmitter shall be powered by 100-240VAC 50/60Hz requiring less than 10VA.

The transmitter shall include a built-in 5-Key calibration system with operator selection of parameters through visual prompts from a Menu calibration system. Systems requiring calibration by Parameter codes or external calibrators shall not be accepted.

The 4-20mA shall be flow proportional and isolated, with programmable zero and full-scale offsets. Maximum resistive load shall be 1000 ohms. It shall include automatic high voltage bleeds for nearby lightning strikes.

Electronics shall include noise suppression circuitry to filter electrical interference.

Electronics shall have a white, backlit matrix LCD display indicating flow rate in user-selected engineering units, units of calibration, relay states, signal strength, measured fluid speed of sound, and 14-digit totalizer.

Electronics shall have 2 control relays rated 5 amps SPDT. Relays shall be programmable for flow proportional pulse output, or as flow rate alarms with separate ON/OFF set points.

Electronics shall display and totalize forward and reverse flow.

Electronics shall have built-in data logger capable of storing up to 128MB of data. Data can be downloaded to flash drive via USB type-A port on the meter’s front panel.

Electronics shall be modular and field replaceable by means of plug-in circuit boards. The instrument shall detect and load software menus automatically for field-installed options.

D. OPTIONAL FEATURES FOR INSERTION IN SPECIFICATION AS REQUIRED:

The transducer pair shall allow for installation on pipes with inside diameter ranging from 0.5” to 4” (15 mm to 100 mm). Shall include BNC seal jackets.

The transducer pair shall allow for installation on pipes with inside diameter ranging from 0.5” to 4” (15 mm to 100 mm). The transducer cable shall be directly connected to the transducer, and potted to allow for installation in wet environments. IP67 protection rating.

Transducer cables shall be 50 ft (15m) length triaxial with BNC transducer connections.

Transducer cables shall be 100 ft (30m) length triaxial with BNC transducer connections.

Transducer cable shall be extended length shielded triaxial pair up to 500 ft (150 m) with NEMA4X (IP 66) Junction Box.

Electronics shall include a MODBUS® RTU output via RS-485 or HART. Data points for Modbus shall include flow rate, flow total, previous day’s average flow rate, previous day’s volume total, totalizer reset, relay output status, signal strength, measured fluid speed of sound, run time, transducer connection status, logger status, and percent log used. HART shall be version 7.0, with DD files compatible with Emerson 475 HART Field.

Transducers shall be rated Intrinsically Safe for Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D; Class II, Groups E, F and G; Class III; Type 4 hazardous locations.

Electronics shall have a thermostatically controlled AC-powered enclosure heater for condensation protection in locations with temperature below -5°F (-20°C).

Electronics shall have power input of 9-32VDC requiring less than 10 Watts.

Electronics shall have 4 additional (6 total) control relays, rated 5 amps SPDT and programmable for flow rate alarms or flow totalizer pulse.

E. MANUFACTURER

The instrument shall be a Model TTFM 6.1 Clamp-On Transit Time Flow Meter as manufactured by Greyline Instruments, and warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Please contact Greyline if you need more information or for advice in your application. We can provide quotations and refer you to the Greyline sales representative in your area.