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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
Reynolds Number
18-19
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 m
3
/hr, m
3
/min, m
3
/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
.