User`s manual
Table of Contents AX2200/AX2300 Instruction Manual
0-2 CM2-AX2000-2001 (Rev. 4, 4/2014)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
AX2000Series Vortex Mass Flow Meters ............................................ 1-1
Using this Manual ......................................................................... 1-1
Note and Safety Information ......................................................... 1-2
Receipt of System Components .................................................... 1-2
Technical Assistance ..................................................................... 1-2
How the AX2000Series Vortex Meter Operates .................................. 1-3
Velocity Measurement .................................................................. 1-3
Vortex Shedding Frequency .......................................................... 1-4
Vortex Frequency Sensing ............................................................ 1-4
Flow Velocity Range ..................................................................... 1-5
Temperature Measurement ............................................................ 1-6
Pressure Measurement ................................................................... 1-6
Flow Meter Configurations .................................................................. 1-7
Multivariable Options ................................................................... 1-7
Line Size / Process Conditions / Materials .................................... 1-8
Flow Meter Electronics ................................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2 Installation
Installation Overview ........................................................................... 2-1
Flow Meter Installation Requirements .......................................... 2-1
Unobstructed Flow Requirements ................................................. 2-2
AX2200 In-Line Flow Meter Installation ............................................. 2-3
Wafer-Style Flow Meter Installation ............................................. 2-4
Flange-Style Flow Meter Installation ............................................ 2-5
AX2300 Insertion Flow Meter Installation ........................................... 2-6
Cold Tap Guidelines ...................................................................... 2-7
Hot Tap Guidelines ....................................................................... 2-8
Flow Meter Insertion ......................................................................... 2-10
Installing Meters with a Compression Connection ..................... 2-11
Installing Meters with a Packing Gland Connection ................... 2-13
Installing Meters (Packing Gland), No Insertion Tool ................ 2-16
Adjusting Meter Orientation .............................................................. 2-18
Display/Keypad Adjustment ....................................................... 2-18
Enclosure Adjustment ................................................................. 2-19
Loop Power Flow Meter Wiring Connections ................................... 2-20
Input Power Connections ............................................................ 2-20
4-20 mA Output Connections ..................................................... 2-21
Pulse Output Connections ........................................................... 2-22
Frequency Output Connections ................................................... 2-23
Optional Backlight Connections ................................................. 2-23
Remote Electronics Wiring ......................................................... 2-24
High Power Flow Meter Wiring Connections ................................... 2-26
Input Power Connections ............................................................ 2-26