CONTENTS

Page No

 

Introduction

2

Fast track procedure

3-4

Parts and accessories

4

Battery and Charger

5

Transducers/Separation Distance/Fluid Types

6

Programming – Main Menu

6

Main Menu – Quick Start

6-9

Main Menu – View/Edit site data

9-10

Main Menu – Select sensor mode

11

Main Menu – Set up Instrument

12

Pulse output/ Display/Signal Enhancement

12

Keypad Options

13

Cutoff (m/s)

13

Set zero flow

14

Total Volume reset

14

Damping time/ Correction Factor

14

Calibration Factor

14

Diagnostics

14-15

Status/Error/Warning messages

15-16

Application Information

17

Transducer positioning

18

Mounting transducers

18-19

Reynolds Number

19-20

Diagonal Mode Setup

20-21

Specification

22

Diagonal Mode setup

22-23

Flow Range

23

Sound Speeds

24

Liquid sound speeds

25-29

Battery charge circuit operation

30-31

INTRODUCTION

The PORTAFLOW™ 216 is a portable flow meter designed by Micronics for use on liquid flows in full pipes, which utilises Ultrasonic transit-time “Clamp-On” transducer technology.

Easy to operate, the Portaflow 216 features are as follows:

Large easy to read Graphics Display with backlighting.

Simple FAST TRACK set up procedure.

Simple to follow keypad.

IP55 electronics enclosure.

Guide rail assembly with chains.

Pulse Output or 4-20mA (optional)

10hr Battery (rechargeable).

Self-checking diagnostics.

Continuous signal monitoring.

The instrument displays volumetric flow rate in m3/hr, m3/min, m3/sec, g/min, US g/min, US g/hr, l/min, l/sec and linear velocity in metres and feet per second. The display shows the total volume both positive and negative with up to a maximum of 12 digits.

The following simple guide will enable the user to quickly set up the flow meter to measure flow. Additional data on the facilities available and many useful hints are also contained in this manual.

Fast Track Set up Procedure

Switch on and press ENTER.

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Micronics 216 manual Fast Track Set up Procedure