Section 3: Electrical installation

Daniel 3818 LNG Liquid Ultrasonic Meter Installation Manual

May 2012

3-9000-771 Rev A

 

 

3.4.2Startup for systems that use flame-proof cable

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE INSIDE

Do not open in flammable gas area. Disconnect all power to the meter.

Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may result in serious injury or death.

1.Check to make certain that all field wiring power is turned OFF.

2.Check the serial number tag on top of the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure. Remove the end cap with the serial tag marked with _H1(nearest its conduit entry) to gain access to the transmitter electronics.

3.Install the cable and cable gland.

4.Complete the field connection wiring.

5.Connect a flow computer to the communications line on the Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter.

6.Repeat Step 2 through Step 5 for the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure with the serial number tag marked with _H2.

7.Apply electrical power to the system to ensure the field connections are working correctly. Replace the end caps and allow the system to run for the time specified by the customer (usually one week) and an electrician has fully tested the connections.

8.If required, install the security latches and wire seals on the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure end caps (see Section 3.6.8 and Figure 3-9).

9.Install the wire seals through the socket head bolts on the Base Enclosure (see Section 3.6.8 and Figure 3-10and the junction box).

10.Make sure the safety latches are installed on the Transmitter Electronics Enclosure.

11.Set or configure the software using Daniel MeterLink. For additional installation information refer to the system wiring diagram (see Appendix A), Daniel MeterLink Quick Start Manual (P/N 3-9000-763). Use the Daniel MeterLink Field Setup Wizard to complete the meter configuration. Also see, Section 4.1in this Manual.

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Startup for systems that use flame-proof cable