Page 3 - Before You Begin; This manual describes how to install a Micro Motion; Customer service; Installation steps
Sensor Installation: F-Series 1 Before You Begin Before You Begin This manual describes how to install a Micro Motion ® F-Series sensor. The following information is provided in this manual: Customer service For technical assistance, phone the Micro Motion Customer Service department: • In the U.S.A...
Page 4 - Specifications
2 Sensor Installation: F-Series Before You Begin Specifications Full product specifications can be found in the F-Series Product Data Sheet, which is available from the Micro Motion web site at www.micromotion.com . Definitions The term MVD ™ transmitter refers to the following transmitter models: •...
Page 5 - Figure 1
Sensor Installation: F-Series 3 Before You Begin Figure 1 F-Series sensor with core processor Approval tag Flow direction arrow Core processor housing Calibration tag Process connection Approval tag Calibration tag Core processor housing Purge fitting Purge fitting Sensor with purge fittings
Page 6 - Figure 2
4 Sensor Installation: F-Series Before You Begin Figure 2 F-Series sensor with integrally mounted Model 1700/2700 transmitter Model 1700/2700 transmitter Approval tag Flow direction arrow Core processor housing Calibration tag Process connection Calibration tag Approval tag Purge fitting Purge fitti...
Page 7 - Figure 3
Sensor Installation: F-Series 5 Before You Begin Figure 3 F-Series sensor with junction box Junction box Approval tag Flow direction arrow Approval tag Process connection Calibration tag Purge fitting Purge fitting Junction box Sensor with purge fittings Calibration tag
Page 8 - Figure 4
6 Sensor Installation: F-Series Before You Begin Figure 4 F-Series sensor with integrally mounted IFT9701 transmitter Calibration tag Flow direction arrow Model IFT9701 transmitter Approval tag Process connection Model IFT9701 transmitter Approval tag Calibration tag Purge fitting Purge fitting Sens...
Page 9 - Figure 5
Sensor Installation: F-Series 7 Before You Begin Figure 5 High-temperature or extreme high-temperature F-Series sensor with flexible conduit Flow direction arrow Transmitter, core processor, or junction box (core processor shown) Calibration tag Process connection Flexible conduit Approval tag
Page 10 - Determining a Location; Full flow tubes; • For F-Series sensor models
8 Sensor Installation: F-Series Determining a Location Step 1 Determining a Location Choose a location for the sensor based on the requirements described in this section. The following general guidelines can help you select an appropriate location for the sensor. Full flow tubes For optimal performa...
Page 11 - Figure 6; except
Sensor Installation: F-Series 9 Determining a Location Figure 6 F-Series sensor ambient and process temperature limits (all models except high-temperature and extreme high-temperature models) Maximum process temperature in °F (°C) Mount electronics remotely; use junction box –148 (–100) –112 (–80) –...
Page 12 - Figure 7; . IECEx and NEPSI approvals also use the ATEX “T” rating. UL and CSA; Table 1; Sensor models
10 Sensor Installation: F-Series Determining a Location Figure 7 F-Series sensor ambient and process temperature limits (high-temperature andextreme high-temperature models) Hazardous area approvals may impose additional limits on ambient and process temperature. For the ATEX “T” rating, refer to th...
Page 13 - Maximum wiring distances; on the sensor, so Table 2 does not apply.; Pipe run; Cable type
Sensor Installation: F-Series 11 Determining a Location Maximum wiring distances If the transmitter is mounted remotely from the sensor, the maximum distance between the sensor and transmitter depends on cable type. See Table 2. For high-temperature and extreme high-temperature F-Series sensors, not...
Page 14 - Orienting the Sensor; Figure 8
12 Sensor Installation: F-Series Orienting the Sensor Step 2 Orienting the Sensor The sensor will function properly in any orientation if the sensor tubes remain filled with process fluid. Micro Motion recommends orienting F-Series sensors as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8 Recommended sensor orientatio...
Page 15 - Mounting the Sensor; Figure 9
Sensor Installation: F-Series 13 Mounting the Sensor Step 3 Mounting the Sensor Use your common practices to minimize torque and bending load on process connections. Figure 9 illustrates how to mount the sensor. To reduce the risk of condensation or excessive moisture, the conduit opening should not...
Page 16 - flexible conduit. This conduit is required for agency approval.; Electronics mounting for high-temperature F-Series sensors
14 Sensor Installation: F-Series Mounting the Sensor Mounting the electronics of high-temperature and extreme high-temperature sensors High-temperature and extreme high-temperature F-Series sensors come with a 32 ″ (812 mm) pre-installed flexible conduit. This conduit is required for agency approval...
Page 17 - Wiring; Installation options; The sensor has one of the following electronics configurations:; Core processor to a 4-wire remote transmitter; Remove the cover from the core processor housing.
Sensor Installation: F-Series 15 Wiring Step 4 Wiring Improperly sealed housings can expose electronics to moisture, which can cause measurement error or flowmeter failure. Inspect and grease all gaskets and O-rings. Fully close and tighten all housing covers and conduit openings. Installation optio...
Page 18 - Micro Motion cable gland and heat shrink; and drain wires exposed, and separate the wires.; Wrapping the shield drain wires; cover the drain wires.
16 Sensor Installation: F-Series Wiring Figure 11 Micro Motion cable gland and heat shrink 4. For connection at the core processor housing, prepare shielded cable as follows (for armored cable, omit steps d, e, f, and g): a. Strip 4 1/2 inches (114 mm) of cable jacket. b. Remove the clear wrap that ...
Page 19 - Applying the heat shrink
Sensor Installation: F-Series 17 Wiring Figure 13 Applying the heat shrink g. Position gland clamping insert so the interior end is flush with the heat shrink. h. Fold the cloth shield or braid and drain wires over the clamping insert and approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) past the O-ring. Figure 14 Fold...
Page 20 - Connecting the wires at the core processor; Reinstall and tighten the core processor housing cover.
18 Sensor Installation: F-Series Wiring Figure 16 Connecting the wires at the core processor 7. Reinstall and tighten the core processor housing cover. 8. Additional wiring instructions for the transmitter can be found in the transmitter manual. Note: Never ground the 4-wire cable shield and shield ...
Page 21 - Grounding; • Connect ground leads directly to earth, or follow plant standards.; Pressure Ratings at High Temperatures; Table 3
Sensor Installation: F-Series 19 Grounding Step 5 Grounding The sensor can be grounded via the piping if the joints in the pipeline are ground-bonded. If the sensor is not grounded via the piping, connect a ground wire to the internal or external grounding screw, which is located on the core process...
Page 22 - Purge Fittings; Removing a purge plug; Leave the outlet connection open.
20 Sensor Installation: F-Series Purge Fittings Purge Fittings If the sensor has purge fittings, they should remain sealed at all times. After a purge plug has been removed, the sensor case should be purged with argon or nitrogen and resealed. Purging the case protects internal components. The senso...
Page 23 - Table 4; Sensor model; Time
Sensor Installation: F-Series 21 Purge Fittings 8. Make sure the purge fitting seals are tight so air cannot be drawn by suction into the sensor case. Table 4 Time required to purge F-Series sensor cases Sensor model Purge rate ft 3 /hr (l/hr) Time (1) minutes (1) If purge lines are being used, incr...
Page 24 - Return Policy; , or by phoning the Micro Motion Customer Service department.; New and unused equipment
22 Sensor Installation: F-Series Return Policy Return Policy Micro Motion procedures must be followed when returning equipment. These procedures ensure legal compliance with government transportation agencies and help provide a safe working environment for Micro Motion employees. Failure to follow M...
Page 26 - Micro Motion Inc. USA; Worldwide Headquarters; Micro Motion Europe
Micro Motion Inc. USA Worldwide Headquarters 7070 Winchester CircleBoulder, Colorado 80301T +1 303-527-5200+1 800-522-6277 F +1 303-530-8459 Micro Motion Europe Emerson Process ManagementNeonstraat 16718 WX EdeThe NetherlandsT +31 (0) 318 495 555 F +31 (0) 318 495 556 Micro Motion Japan Emerson Proc...
