02/98

Installation and
CORIMASS G+ Class Operating
Instructions
Single straight tube mass flow meter
MFM 4085 K/F
 How to use these installation and operating instructions

For easy reference these Instructions are divided into four parts.

Only Part A (page 3) is needed for installation and initial start-up.

All CORIMASS mass flowmeters of the G-Series are factory set to your order specifications.

Part A Install flowmeter in the pipeline (Sect. 1), connect up (Sect. 2) and power the
flowmeter (Sect. 3).

The system is operational

Part B Operator control and functions of the MFC 085 Signal Converter.

Part C Service and functional checks.

Part D Technical data, dimensions and measuring principle.

Product liability and warranty

The CORIMASS mass flowmeter MFM 4085 is designed for the direct measurement of mass
flow rate, product density and product temperature, and also indirectly enables measurement of
parameters such as total mass, concentration of dissolved substances and the volume flow.

For use in hazardous areas, special codes and regulations are applicable which are specified
in the special ”Ex installation and operating instructions” (supplied only with hazardous-duty
equipment).

Responsibility as to suitability and intended use of our instruments rests solely with the
purchaser.

Improper installation and operation of the flowmeters may lead to loss of warranty.

In addition, the ”general conditions of sale” forming the basis of the purchase agreement are
applicable.

If you need to return CORIMASS flowmeters to KROHNE, please complete the form on the last
page of this manual and return it with the meter to be repaired. Krohne regrets that it cannot
repair or check your flowmeter unless accompanied by this completed form.

CE / EMC Standards / Approvals

• The Corimass MFM 4085 with the MFC 085 signal converter meet the requirements of the
EU-EMC Directives and bear the CE symbol.
• The Corimass MFM 4085 K -Ex are approved as hazardous duty equipment to the
harmonised European Standards and to Factory Mutual (FM). Further details are given in the
”Ex” supplementary instructions provided only with hazardous-duty equipment.

CE
Technical data subject to change without notice

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 Contents

Part A Installation and Start-up 5 - 24

1. Installation in the pipeline 5

1.1 General principles 5
1.2 Installation Guidelines 5
1.2.1 Mounting location 5
1.2.2 Connecting pipes 6
1.2.3 Mounting figures 8
1.2.4 Installation factor 8
1.2.5 Standard flange sizes for the flow meter 9
1.2.6 Cross talk 10
1.2.7 Recommended piping for use with the G-Meter 10
1.2.8 Inner Pipe diameters of the G-Series 10
1.3 External Heating and Insulation 11
1.3.1 Insulation 11
1.3.2 Electrical Trace Heating 13
1.3.3 Hot Fluid or Steam Heating 14
1.3.4 Heating Up from Cold 15
2. Electrical installation 17
2.1 Location and connecting cables 17
2.2 Connection to power 18
2.3 Inputs and outputs 18
2.4 Connection of Remote Meters 20
3. Start-up 21
3.1 Factory set parameters 21
3.2 Initial start-up 22
3.3 Installation factor 22
3.4 Zero point adjustment 22
3.5 Programming the converter with a bar magnet 24

Part B MFC 085 Signal Converter 25 - 75

4. Operation of the Signal Converter 25

4.1 Operating and check elements 25
4.2 Krohne Operating Concept 26
4.3 Key functions 27
4.3.1 How to enter programming mode 28
4.3.2 How to terminate programming mode 28
4.4 Table of programmable functions 31
4.5 Reset / Quit Menu - Totalizer reset and status indication acknowledgement 41
4.6 Status messages 43
4.7 Menu variations for systems with other output options 44
5 Descriptions of functions 45
5.1 Zero point adjustment 45
5.2 Low Flow cutoff 47
5.3 Time constant 47
5.4 Programming the display for measurement values 48
5.5 Programming Numeric Data 51
5.6 Setting the current output 52
5.7 Setting the frequency / pulse output 55
5.8 Setting the process alarm output (status) 59
5.9 Setting the control input (binary) 61
5.10 Setting the system control 62

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5.11 Standby function 63
5.12 Density adjustment for maximum measuring accuracy 65
5.13 Specific gravity 69
5.14 User data 71
5.14.1 Programming the display language 71
5.14.2 Password protection of menus 71
5.14.3 Custody transfer protection code 72
5.14.4 Primary head type and tube parameters (CF1-5) 74
5.14.5 Location 75

Part C Special options, Functional checks, Service and Order numbers 76 - 95

6. Special options 76
6.1 Use in hazardous areas 76
6.2 Converter with non-standard output options 76
6.3 Concentration measurements 76
6.4 Converter with Smart / Hart communication option 76
6.5 Converter with RS 485 communication option 77
6.6 Custody transfer option 77
7. Functional checks 77
7.1 Test functions 77
7.1.1 Testing the display 77
7.1.2 Testing current output 78
7.1.3 Testing pulse output 78
7.1.4 Testing alarm output 80
7.1.5 Testing control input 80
7.1.6 Viewing temperature and strain 81
7.1.7 Viewing primary head signal conditions 81
8. Service and Troubleshooting 82
8.1 Threads and ”O” ring of the converter housing lid 82
8.2 Replacing the converter electronics 82
8.3 Change of operating voltage and power fuse F9 83
8.3.1 Replacement of power fuse F9 83
8.3.2 Changing the operating voltage 83
8.4 Turning the display circuit board 84
8.5 Turning the Signal Converter housing 84
8.6 Troubleshooting 85
8.7 Fault finding 88
8.8 Checking the Primary head 91
8.8.1 Compact Meter 91
8.8.2 Remote Meter 92
8.9 Status warnings 93
9. Order numbers 95

Part D Technical Data, Measurement principle and Block diagram 96 - 104

10. Technical data 96

10.1 Measuring ranges and error limits 96
10.2 Primary head 97
10.3 MFC 085 Signal Converter 98
10.4 Block diagram of Converter MFC 085 101
10.5 Instrument data plate 102
10.6 Dimensions and weights 102
11. Measuring principle 104
12. Software History 104
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Part A Installation and Start-up
1. Installation in the pipeline

1.1 General principles

The MFM 4085 K/F CORIMASS mass flow meter provides high accuracy and excellent
repeatability. Narrow band pass digital filtering, and the mathematically modelled internal
primary head design provides exceptional immunity to external vibratory disturbances from
nearby process equipment. The accuracy of the flow meter is not affected by velocity profile.
The straight single tube means there is a very low risk of cavitation, and no air can be trapped
inside the meter. No back pressure is required at the outlet of the meter. As with all Coriolis
mass flow meters, the CORIMASS is an active device with its own energy source. A good
installation is essential for the high measurement accuracy.

The following installation guidelines are practical to implement, particularly if planned before the
CORIMASS is first installed. For further dimensions or connections, please refer to Section D,
Technical Data.

1.2 Installation Guidelines

1.2.1 Mounting location

For the G+ no special mounting requirements are necessary. However, good general
engineering practices for the installation of flow meters should still be observed.

¾ The meter can be installed horizontally, in an upward sloping pipeline or vertically. For best
results, a vertical installation with flow in an upward direction is recommended.

Horizontal mounting

Flow

Upward sloping installation

Flow

Vertical installation (recommended)

Flow

Figure 1

1.2.2 Connecting pipes

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¾ Avoid mounting the meter with long vertical drops after the meter. This could cause
siphoning and cause measurement errors.

Siphoning effect

Figure 2. Avoid long vertical drops

¾ Install meter at least 4 × L downstream of pumps. (where L = length of the meter)

>4×L

Figure 3

¾ Avoid mounting the meter at the highest point in the pipeline. Air or gas can accumulate
here and cause faulty measurements.

Figure 4

¾ The use of reducers at the flanges is allowed. Extreme pipe size reductions should be
avoided due to possibility of cavitation and gassing. One size up from smallest available
flange size is acceptable.

One size up from standard

Figure 5

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¾ The use of flexible hoses is allowed. For best results the meter should be supported by two
spool pieces and the hoses connected to these spool pieces. For low flow rates (less than
10%) secondary clamps may be required.

L L

Figure 6
Note: See table on next page for information on supports for distances, L.

¾ To enable a good zero to be done, it is recommended that a shut-off valve be installed

downstream of the flow meter.

Valve for zeroing flow meter

Flow

The second valve is recommended if the

pump is switched off to prevent back flow
Figure 7
Figure 7

¾ Installing in a bypass

Figure 8

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¾ Should it become necessary to support the pipework, the following guidelines should be
followed. Do not clamp the meter body or the process pipework closer than distance L, as
shown in the table below. Due to the weight of the 800 to 3000 G, the pipework should be
supported. Please note minimum support distances as per table.

Meter Size L (cm) L (inch)

10 G+ 21 8,8
100 G+ 35 13,8
300 G+ 48 18,9
800 G+ 48 18,9
1500 G+ 48 (DN 50) 70 (DN 80) 18,9 (2”N.B.) 27,6 (3”N.B.)
3000 G+ 48 (DN 80) 60 (DN 100) 18,9 (2”N.B.) 23,7 (3”N.B.)

¾ Connecting pipes may have bends between the meter and supports

Figure 9

¾ Fit valves, sensors, sight glasses, etc. outside the supports if possible.

1.2.3 Mounting fixtures

¾ The connecting pipework must be in a stress free condition.

¾ 1
The meter should fit between the connecting pipe with perhaps 2 - 3 mm ( /8 inch) to spare.
It should not be necessary to force the pipes apart to fit meter. Flanges should be correctly
aligned.

¾ Tighten flange bolts evenly.

¾ Do not fit rigid electrical conduit to the converter housing.

¾ Do not fit supports or any fixtures to any part of the meter or connecting pipework between
meter and supports.

1.2.4 Installation factor

The installation factor feature is unique to the G-Series. This factor (found in menu 2.7.4) is a
dimensionless number between 0 and 999 which is an indication of how well the instrument is
installed and whether the product contained gas bubbles. This is a function of the amount of
energy required to excite the measuring tube to its natural resonant frequency. The auto zero
value (menu 1.1.1 or 3.1.1) should be as low as possible, typically less than 1% for normal
installations and less than 2% for extreme conditions.

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The following values are a guideline to a good installation:
With the meter filled with water, the values should be less than the figure indicated.

Meter Size Installation factor • Installation factor

Non Ex Ex
10 G + 20 200
100 G + 10 150
300 G + 20 400
800 G + 20 300
1500 G + 30 300
3000 G + 40 400

• The higher installation factor for Ex instruments is due to the power limiting of the Zener
barriers in the Exciter circuit, and does not mean bad installation.
• Product with higher density or entrained gas will exhibit higher installation factors.

Use the following procedure to check the installation factor. Warm up the electronics for at least
30 minutes. Flush the meter with water or product to ensure that all trapped air has been
removed.

Key Display Display

Line 2 Line 2
→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR
↑ Fct. (2).0 TEST
→ Fct. 2.(1) TEST DISP:
6×↑ Fct. 2.(7).0 TEST: TRANSD:
→ Fct. 2.7.(1) SENSOR A
3×↑ Fct. 2.7.(4) INSTAL:FACT:
→ Fct. xxx LEVEL
Display of installation factor
3×↵ Fct. 2.7.(4) INSTAL:FACT
↵ Display

Note: Terms in brackets are flashing on the display.

1.2.5 Standard flange sizes

The following is a list of flanges for the meters, which are supplied as standard.

10 G+ DN 10 PN 40 / ½” ANSI 150
100 G+ DN 15 PN 40 / ¾” ANSI 150
300 G+ DN 25 PN 40 / 1” ANSI 150
800 G+ DN 40 PN 40 / 1½” ANSI 150
1500 G+ DN 50 PN 40 / 2” ANSI 150
3000 G+ DN 80 PN 40 / 3” ANSI 150

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1.2.6 Cross talk

Multiple instruments of the same size installed in the same structure may cause a problem with
cross talk between the operating frequencies of the instruments.

If this type of installation is envisaged, please contact your nearest Krohne office or
representative for assistance.

Instruments of different sizes are normally not a problem. As a guide the following table of
frequencies are provided for information ( +/- 5 Hz ) :

10 G+ 100 G+ 300 G+ 800 G+ 1500 G+ 3000 G+

Frequency in air (Hz) 230 223 253 250 290 295
Frequency in Water (Hz) 224 203 219 194 205 210

1.2.7 Inner Pipe diameters of the G-Series

Inner Diameter 10 G+ 100 G+ 300 G+ 800 G+ 1500 G+ 3000 G+

[mm] 4.93 14.46 23.58 37.60 47.96 68
[inch] 0.19 0.57 0.93 1.48 1.89 2.68
Tube thickness [mm] 0.71 0.71 0.91 1.20 1.42 2.00

1.2.8 Sanitary Connections

The installation guidelines are the same for sanitary connections as for flanges up to the
300 G.

The 800 G, 1500 and 3000 G has a different requirement due to the weight of the meter. The
standard sanitary connectors are not capable of carrying the weight of the meter. As a safety
precaution Krohne has decided to ship the 800 G to 3000 G with extended spool pieces with the
customer-requested sanitary connectors on the ends.

The installation length is thus increased with this extra set of spool pieces. This has the
advantage of having the correct length and outside diameter of the pipe to enable secure
clamping and a vastly improved installation. Supports must be used on the extra spool piece
close to the sanitary connection.

All G+ meters with sanitary connections have stainless steel adaptor, which screw on each end
of the meter using seals between the adaptor and the meter. The standard seal material is
PTFE on 10 G+ and 100 G+, and Viton for all other sizes. Other materials are available on
request. It is important that the adaptors are properly tightened to ensure crevice free seal (see
table on the next page for correct torque tightening valves.

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METER SIZE & TYPE STD. TYP. KFTC part/drawing ALTERN. TYP.
SIZE MATERIAL
Seal is TORQUE MAT. TORQUE
modelled on:
Nm Nm
10 G ½” Tri-clamp PTFE 18 3.85055.00.00 None
+
100 G ¾” Tri-clamp PTFE 16 3.85155.00.00 Nitrile 8
+
Silicone •
+
EPDM •
+
Viton 8
300 G 1” IDF/ISS Viton 8 5.85065.00.00 Nitrile 9
EPDM •
PTFE 11.5
800 G DN40 Viton 27.5 5.85117.00.00 Nitrile •
DIN11851 EPDM 24
Silicone •
1500 G 2” IDF/ISS Viton 24 5.85162.00.00 Nitrile 26
EPDM •
PTFE 39.5

Installation lengths for sanitary connections - please contact Krohne for further details as
installation lengths depend on customer requirements.
• Typical Torque on request.

1.3 External Heating and Insulation

When installing the G+ Meter in heated and insulated pipelines, it is not generally necessary or
desirable to heat or insulate the case of the meter. This is because the central measuring tube
is not thermally coupled to the case, except at the extreme ends. It is then only necessary to
insulate the flanges as shown in the attached drawings. However, it is permissible to insulate
the case of G+ Meters and special units with heating jackets are available.

The following notes will act as a guide for use of the G+ Meter with different types of heating
and insulation systems. Please note that freezing of the product within the meter cannot
damage the meter.

1.3.1 Insulation

It is recommended that the pipework and insulation material be installed as in figure 10. The
insulation can be Rubber, Foam, Glass Fibre or any other process suitable material. It should,
however, be firmly fixed with no components such as straps or covers that can vibrate.

Figure 10
Insulation Principle

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Notes:

1. Insulation Material: Rubber, Foam, Glass Fibre, or any other process suitable material.
2. Insulation must be firmly fixed to the pipework.

If especially desired by the customer, it is permissible to insulate the meter itself. If this is
required, then the following guidelines should be followed.
The insulation must be firmly fixed to the meter with no components such as straps or covers
that can vibrate (figure 11). DO NOT insulate converter (figure 12).

Figure 11
Important Note:

When insulating Ex meters, insulation must not rise above the square plate that connects the
sensor and converter (figure 12).

Figure 12

In addition, any heat tracing used (electrical or fluid) must not exceed 130°C for titanium meters
(optional 150°C). For zirconium meters maximum temperature is 100°C. The Ex temperature
classes are also different, see table below.

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Ex Temperature Classes for Insulated/Heated Meters
Process Temperature Temperature Class
65°C T5
100°C T4
130°C T3
Optional 150°C T3-T1
If remote meters are insulated (see figure 13), it is imperative that the insulation does not rise
above the square plate mentioned above and a thermal insulation adapter must be purchased
from Krohne and fitted as shown.

Figure 13
1.3.2 Electrical Trace Heating
The use of electrical heating tape is illustrated in figures 14,15,16 and 17. The use of self-
limiting tape is ideal, but other types of electrical heating may be used. Any thermostat should
be fitted to the adjacent pipework, if this is done it should be firmly fixed with no loose wires or
connections that could vibrate. If only pipework and flanges are insulated, two turns of heating
tape should be tightly applied to the flanges and covered in insulation as shown. All heating
tapes should be tightly fixed with no areas that could vibrate. Between the flanges the heating
tape should be secured to the converter neck, but insulated from it (figure 16) or run back to the
first clamp and then in a loop to the opposite clamp (figure 17). Krohne can supply a list of
electrical heating tape suppliers, if required. If the meter case is insulated then heating tape
may be applied tightly under the insulation. It is recommended that the heating tape be applied
axially and continuously taped down (figure 15).

Figure 14

Figure 15

Figure 16

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The converter must not be insulated or heated. For Ex meters refer to ‘important note’ in
‘Insulation’ section above.
In all cases, the installation factor should be monitored and maintained within the normal
levels.

Figure 17

1.3.3 Hot Fluid or Steam Heating

Where pipelines are jacketed with concentric pipes, carrying a hot fluid such as water or steam,
follow the following recommendations.
The jacket should be of as small a diameter as possible and the wall thickness should be as thin
as possible (figure 18).

A radial gap between the process pipe and the inside of the jacket of 5-6mm is suitable.

The minimum clamping distance is increased (figure 18). The first clamp should be moved
further away from the meter.

It is an advantage to avoid process pipework of a large diameter compared to the meter bore.

Krohne can provide further guidelines and dimensions of suitable pipes and jackets.

The jacket must be completely filled with no air pockets present.

Any clamps or supports must be applied at a distance greater than L.

Figure18

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Also available are special jacketed meters as shown in figure 19. These are also Ex approved.
Remote jacketed meter must be fitted with an insulation adaptor shown in fig. 13.

Figure 19

In all cases, the installation factor should be monitored and maintained within normal levels.

1.3.4 Heating Up From Cold

The proceeding insulation and heating instructions also apply in this case, together with the
following notes:

The low thermal coupling between the Titanium tube and the flanges means that maintaining a
G+ Meter at a desired temperature is straight forward as already described, however, heating
from cold an uninsulated meter can be a lengthy process, particularly if the customer’s product
could be damaged by high rates of heat input at the flanges. The areas at each end of the
meter can be heated from 20°C to 60°C in about 2 hours, but the centre of the meter can take 5
hours to reach this temperature particularly if the product has solidified. It is possible to speed
this up if the meter is mounted vertically and a reduction of about an hour is possible, if the case
is insulated. If the case is also heated, heating times are further cut.

The above comments assume that there is no flow through the meter. If there is flow through
the meter then the desired temperature can be reached within a few minutes.

Another important fact to note, is that it is rarely necessary to fully melt all the product which has
solidified in the meter, as it has been demonstrated that any ‘plug’ of product can be pushed
through the meter by pumping pressures of less than 1 bar. Any ‘plug’ would be rapidly melted
in the joining pipework. This fact is an important benefit of the single straight tube design and is
not true of bent tube meters, or meters with flow dividers and multiple tubes.
Temperature Note

Most work in this subject has considered product temperature up to 80°C, if higher
temperatures are required by the customer the proceeding guidelines still apply, but heat up
from cold times will be extended.

The G+ Meters have maximum operating temperatures, as follows:

Zirconium Tubes 100°C

Titanium Tubes 130°C
Titanium Tubes (to special order) 150°C

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On Titanium tube meters, it is, however, possible to exceed 150°C up to an absolute maximum
of 200°C, for short periods. The time is limited by the initial temperature and final temperature.
To assess the time allowable, refer to figures 11,12 and 13, which cover the 10G+, 100G+ and
300G+ meters. For the 800G+ and 1500G+ refer to Krohne Ltd.

This does not apply to the 3000G+. These meters must not exceed 130°C. Zirconium tube
meters must never exceed 100°C.

ALLOWABLE TIME AT HIGH TEMP .

10 G METER
130
120
110
100
90
TIME MIN.

80
70
60
50
40
30 Initial temp 30 C
20
Initial temp 70 C
10
Initial temp 120 C
0
120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200
TEMP. C

ALLOWABLE TIME AT HIGH TEMP.

120
100G METER
110
100
90
80
TIME MIN.

70
60
50
40
30 Initial temp 30 C
20
Initial temp 70 C
10
0 Initial temp 120
120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 C
200
TEMP. C

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 ALLOWABLE TIME AT HIGH TMP.
120 300G/ 800G METER
110
100
Initial
90
Initial
80
Initial
TIME MIN.

70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200

TEMP. C

2. Electrical installation

2.1 Location and connecting cables

Location

Do not expose the compact flow meter to direct sunlight. Install a sunshade if necessary.

Connecting cables

To conform to protection category requirements, observe the following recommendations:

– Fit blanking plug PG 16 and apply sealant to unused cable entries.

– Do not kink cables directly at cable entries.
– Provide water drip point (U bend in cable).
– Do not connect rigid conduit to cable entries.
– If cables are a tight fit, enlarge inside diameter of cable gland by removing the appropriate
ring(s) from the seal.

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2.2 Connection to power

Please ensure that the information about power given on the

data plate corresponds to the locally available mains voltage.

– Note information given on the instrument data plate (voltage, frequency)!

– Electrical connection in conformity with IEC 364 or equivalent national standard.

Special regulations apply to installation in hazardous areas. Please refer to separate "Ex"
installation instructions.

– The PE protective ground conductor must be connected to the separate U-clamp

terminal in the terminal box of the signal converter.

– Do not cross or loop the cables in the terminal box of the signal converter. Use separate
(PG or NPT) cable glands for power and output cables.

– Ensure that the screw thread of the round cover on the terminal box is well greased at all
times.
NOTE: The grease used must be non-corrosive to aluminium; typically it must be resin- and
acid-free.

– Protect sealing ring from damage.

5 6 4 4.1 4.2 11 12

N L AC
– + DC
Outputs and
connections PE
see Sect. 2.3

Power and signal connections for MFC 085 K

2.3 Inputs and outputs

The table below shows the input/output connection for the converter. The exact configuration
depends on which optional output modules were fitted in the factory.

Table of input/output connections

*
Trm. Option 1 Option 2
No. (Current, pulse, status (2 current,NGI
output and control input ) status output)
5 Common (-) Common (-)
6 Current output (+) Current output 1 (+)
4 Control input Control input.
4.1 Pulse output Current output 2 (+)
4.2 Status output (active) Status output (passive)
* The inputs/outputs share a common signal ground that is galvanically isolated from ground
(PE).

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 For the standard converter, the pulse output is passive and requires an external voltage
source for operation. In addition, the signal may need protection from external electrical
interference. The use of screened cables and a filter capacitor next to any counter is
recommended. (Fig. a)

It is possible to connect the pulse output without using an external voltage supply. However to
do this the function of the alarm output must be sacrificed. (Fig. b).
If the alarm output is used to power the pulse signal then the following settings must be made
in the menus.

(i) Fct. 3.5.1 ALARM FUNCTION must be set to OFF

(ii) Fct. 3.5.2 ALARM ACTIVE LEVEL must be set to ACTIVE LOW.

(Max. 24 V DC)

( Vext ≤ 150 mA)

Rext

Fig. a Preferred connections to an external counter with separate power supply

(Example). For correct wiring see table of Input/ output connections

Fig. b Connection without external voltage source (Example). For correct wiring see
table of Input/ output connection

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Additional input/output options

Tr Option 4* Option 5* Option 6 Option C Option D Option E Option F

m. (Current and (Current and (1 Current, (2 current, (3 current (3 current (3 current
RS485) Modbus) 1 Dual pulse and and and and
No.
phase pulse control pulse) control status
output and input) input) output)
control
input)

5 Common Common Common Common Common Common Common

(-) (-) (-) (-) (-) (-) (-)

6 Current Current Current Current Current Current Current

output 1 (+) output 1 (+) output 1 (+) output (+) output 1 (+) output 1 (+) output 1 (+)

4 TX/RX TX/RX Control Input Current Current Current Current

output 2 (+) output 2 (+) output 2 (+) output 2 (+)

4.1 TX/RX TX/RX Pulse Control Input Current Current Current

Output A output 3 (+) output 3 (+) output 3 (+)

4.2 +5V +5V Pulse Pulse Pulse output Control Input status output
Output B Output (passive)
The pulse out alarm outputs where selected are passive.
* Refer to separate RS 485 or Modbus manual

2.4 Connection of remote meters

The G meter can be supplied as remote meter with 5 m cable. Under no circumstances should
the cable be cut shorter or joined to increase its length. The meter is calibrated with this 5m
length. Any changes will influence the performance of the meter.

There are two different configurations of remote meter, on the first version the cable is fixed at
the converter end and the second has a terminal junction box at the converter end.

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145

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The connection on the transducer end is done for both versions over a special connector. On
the fixed version the connection on the converter side is fixed. The second option uses a
junction box for the connection. Wiring is done according to the following figure. PG 16 or ¾”
NPT adaptor are available with the junction box version to put the cable into flexible conduit.

3. Start-up

3.1 Factory Set Parameters

The mass flow meter leaves the factory ready to be used. All process data has been
programmed according to the customer order. See factory programming sheet delivered with
the flow meter.
When no process details were supplied at the time of order, the mass flow meter is programmed
to a standard default set of values and functions.
The current and pulse outputs treat all flows as positive. The actual flow and quantity is thereby
measured independent of the flow direction. The indicator will indicate a ” – ” or ” + ” in front of
the flow rate.
These factory-set settings for current and pulse may cause an error under the following
conditions: When the pump is stopped and a reverse flow is present, which is larger than the
low flow cut-off or when totalizing should be indicated for both flow directions.

To avoid these possible problems:

a) Set flow mode (Fct. 3.1.8) to either flow > 0 or Flow < 0, so that reverse flows are ignored.
or
b) Increase Low Flow cut-off (Fct. 3.1.7) so that small reverse flows are ignored.
or
c) Set the alarm output (Fct. 3.5.1) to DIRECTION so that external equipment can differentiate
between positive and negative flows.

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3.2 Initial Start-up

• Please check that the power supply corresponds to the information supplied on the data
plate.
• Switch on the power supply.
• On switch-on, the signal converter first carries out a self-test. The following sequence is
displayed:

TEST

10 G GX.XX
Primary Head Software Version

STARTUP

Mass flow will be displayed following a brief settling phase for the primary head.

A minimum warm-up time of 30 minutes is recommended to

ensure stable measurement operation.

• For stable and accurate mass flow results the following should be checked:
a) The quality of the mechanical installation. See Sect. 1.2.2.
b) A good zero point calibration should be done. See Sect. 3.4. Further information
regarding zero point calibration can be found in Sect. 5.

3.3 Installation factor

The extensive self-diagnosis functions of the MFM 4085 also include a so-called installation
factor. This factor indicates whether the flow meter has been correctly installed in the pipeline
and whether the mounting supports have been fitted at defined points. For that reason, the
installation factor must without fail be checked during the initial start-up phase. The installation
factor can be checked by way of the keystroke combination as in Sect. 1.2.3.

If correctly installed, the value of the installation factor when the primary head is full of water
should be as per table in section 1.2.3. If the figure is higher, the specified accuracy of the flow
meter cannot be guaranteed. Please check the installation again on the basis of the installation
information (Sect. 1.2). If necessary adjust clamping with the meter displaying the installation
factor to obtain optimum performance.

3.4 Zero point adjustment

After installation adjust the zero point. To do this, the primary head must be completely filled
with the liquid product without gas or air inclusions. This is best obtained by allowing the
liquid product to flow through the primary head for approx. 2 minutes at a throughput rate of
greater than 50% of rated flow. Subsequently ensure that flow comes to a complete stop in the
primary head (see fig 10, Section 1.2) for setting the zero without interruption to product flow,
use a bypass set-up as shown in fig. 11 (Section 1.2). For best results the zero adjustment
should be performed with the front cover in place. To activate the calibration, use the bar
magnet provided to operate the magnetic sensors on the display.

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Now initiate zero adjustment by way of the following keystroke combination:

Start from measuring mode

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR

2x→ Fct. 1.1.(1) ZERO SET
→ (MEASURE.VAL.)
↵ CALIB. (NO)
↑ CALIB. (YES)
↵ X.X PERCENT
ACCEPT (YES)
↵ Fct. 1.1.(1) ZERO SET
3x↵ ACCEPT (YES)
↵ Display

Under certain conditions, it may not be possible to adjust the zero point:

– If the medium is in motion. Shut-off valves not tightly closed.

– If there are gaseous inclusions in the primary head. Flush the primary head and repeat the
calibration.
– If resonant oscillations of the piping are interfering with the primary head. Check the
clamping of the instrument.
– If there are active warning(s) in the status message list. (See section 4.6)

In such cases, the zero point adjustment procedure is automatically aborted and the following
message is displayed for a short time:

ZERO.ERROR

Then the converter returns to the start of the function 1.1.1:

Fct. 1.1.1 ZERO SET

Further information on zero point adjustment is given in Section 5.

The CORIMASS MFM 4085 is ready to operate after zero has been adjusted.

All parameters have been factory-set in keeping with the data specified in your order. Detailed
information for further setting of the signal converter will be found in Part B of the operating
instructions.

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3.5 Programming the converter with a bar magnet

• The converter can be programmed by means of the magnetic sensors mounted on the
faceplate without removing the front lid.

• To do this, a bar magnet (standard supply) is used to activate the sensors by holding the
magnet close to the glass window of the housing lid.

• These sensors then duplicate the functions of the push buttons.

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Part B MFC 085 Signal Converter
4. Operation of the Signal converter

4.1 Operating and check elements

The operating elements are accessible after removing the cover of the electronics section using
the special wrench. The converter is also programmable with magnetic sensors and a bar
magnet without removing the covers of the electronic housing.

Caution: Do not damage the screw thread and the gasket, never allow dirt to accumulate,
and make sure they are well greased at all times.
① Display 1st (top) line
② Display 2nd (middle line
③ Display 3rd (bottom line:
arrows (τ) to identify the state
of the signal converter
– Status message indicator
– Standby mode
④ Keys for operator control of the
signal converter.
⑤ Magnetic sensors to set the
converter by means of a
handheld bar magnet without
opening the housing. Function
of sensors same as keys ℘.
⑥ Compass field, signals
actuation of a key.

The operator control concept consists of three levels (horizontal). See next page.

Setting level: This level is divided into three main menus:

Fct. 1.0 OPERATION: This menu contains only the most
important parameters and functions of Menu 3 (install) to allow
rapid changes to be made during the measurement mode.
Fct. 2.0 TEST: Test menu for checking the signal converter
(displays, outputs, measuring range).
Fct. 3.0 INSTALL: All flow measurement- and flowmeter-specific
parameters and functions can be set in this menu.
Parameter check level: Fct. 4.0 PARAM.ERROR: This level is not selectable.
After exiting from the ”Setting level”, the signal converter checks
new data for plausibility. If an error is detected, the signal
converter indicates PARAM.ERROR in Fct. 4.0. In this menu, all
functions can be scanned and those changed that are not
”plausible”.
Reset/acknowledge This menu has two tasks and is selected via Entry Code 2
level (Quit): (↵↑→)
1) Resetting of totalizer, provided that resetting is enabled under
Fct. 3.8.5 ENABL.RESET, input YES.
2) Status message and acknowledgement (Quit) messages that
have occurred since the last acknowledgement are indicated in
a list. After elimination of the cause(s) and acknowledgement,
these messages are deleted from the list.

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4.2 Krohne Operating Concept

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4.3 Key functions

Function of the keys

Cursor The location of the cursor on the display is indicated by flashing characters. This
could be a single digit when entering number; numeric sign ( + or -) ; measure-ment
units (g,kg,t etc.); or any other text field. Throughout this manual the location of the
cursor, in programming examples, will be indicated by parentheses ( ) around the
flashing characters.
↑ Select or Up Key. This key changes the field/digit under the cursor.
- Digit: Increase value by 1 for each key press. (0 follows 9).
- Dec. pt. Move decimal point. 0000(.)0000 changes to 00000(.)000
- Menu Increase menu number by 1. i.e. Fct. 1.(1).0 changes to
Fct. 1.(2).0
When the menu number reaches its maximum the next ↑ changes the
number to 1. i.e. Fct 1.(5).0 changes to Fct 1.(1).0
- Text Change text field. i.e. ”YES” to ”NO” or ”g” to ”kg” to ”t” etc.
- Sign Toggle ”+” to ”-”
Cursor or Right Key. This key moves the cursor onto the next field to be edited.
→
(usually the next on the right).
- Number Move cursor from 12(3).50 to 123(.)50 to 123.(5)0
- Text Move to next field. i.e. (kg)/min to kg/(min)
- Menu Move to next menu column: i.e. from Fct 1.(2).0 to Fct. 1.2.(1)
or
if the cursor is already in the rightmost column: invoke that menu
function. i.e. from Fct. 1.2.(1) press → to edit MASS FLOW format.
↵ Accept or Enter Key.
-Within a Accept changes (if any) and exit the function.
function
-Menu Move cursor to the next column on the left.
i.e. from Fct. 1.2.(1) back to Fct. 1.(2).0
If the cursor is already in the leftmost column then ↵ exits the menus.
See next box: ”To terminate” .
If numerical values are set that are outside the permissible input range, the display shows the
Note: min. or max. . acceptable value. After pressing the ↵ the number may be corrected.

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4.3.1 How to enter programming mode

To start:
Display Comments
→ Press Fct. 1.0 If this appears, see next box: ”Function of the keys ” .
Operation
or
If this appears on the display, set the 9-keystroke Entry
CodE 1
CodE 1 .
---------
Factory setting: → → → ↵ ↵ ↵ ↑ ↑ ↑

1st- 8thplace CodE 1 Each keystroke acknowledged by " ∗ " in display.

(key) ∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗-

9th place Fct. 1.0 If this appears, see box: ”Function of the keys ” below.
(key) Operation

CodE 1 A wrong Entry CodE 1 was keyed in. Press any key and set
(9 alpha the correct 9-keystroke
characters)

4.3.2 How to terminate Programming mode

To terminate:
Press ↵ 1-3 Fct (1).0 Press ↵ 1-3 times until the cursor is under the extreme
times OPERATOR left menu column. (Fct. 1.0 , 2.0 or 3.0)
↵ + 12.345 If no changes have been made to the system’s configu-
kg/min ration return directly to the measurement mode.
or
(ACCEPT YES) Changes have been detected. Press ↵ to accept these
changes.
or
↑ (ACCEPT NO) Press ↵ to reject changes and return directly to
measurement mode.
or
↑ (GO BACK) Press ↵ to return to the menus, Fct. 1.(0) to make
further changes
↵ PARAM.CHECK Assuming ACCEPT YES was selected,
the system now checks the new setting for errors.
After 1-2 sec. + 12.345 No errors detected. Return to measurement mode.
kg/min
or
Fct. (4).0 Errors were detected. The sub-menus of 4.0 will guide
PARAM.ERROR the operator to those functions where problems have
been identified.

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Examples

The cursor (flashing part of display) has a grey background in the following examples:

To start programming

Measurement mode Programming mode

1 3. 5 7 1 → F c t. 1. 0
m 3 / h r O P E R A T I O N

PLEASE NOTE: When ”yes” is set under Fct. 3.8.2 ENTRY CODE, the following will
appear in the display after pressing the → key:
CodE 1 - - - - - - - - -.
The 9-stroke entry code must now be entered.
Factory setting: → → → ↵ ↵ ↵ ↑ ↑ ↑.
Each keystroke is acknowledged by an ” ∗ ” in the display.

To terminate programming

Press ↵ key repeatedly until one of the following menus are displayed:
Fct. 1.0 OPERATION, Fct. 2.0 TEST or Fct. 3.0 INSTALL

Press ↵ key
F c t. 3. 0 ↵
I N S T A L L. A C C E P T. Y E S

To accept the new parameters

Press ↵ to confirm.
”PARAM.CHECK” will appear in the display.

The measuring mode will continue after a few

seconds with the new parameters, when no
errors are detected.

When an error is detected the display will

indicate ”Fct. 4.0 PARAM.ERROR”. The error
parameters can be called up in this menu and
corrected.

New parameters not to be accepted

When the new parameters are not to be
accepted, the following keystrokes should be
executed: Press ↑ key. The display will
show ”ACCEPT NO”. When the ↵ key is
then pressed, the instrument will return to the
measurement mode using the old parameters.

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To change numeric values
Increase numeric value
2 1 0 . 5 0 ↑ 2 1 0 . 6 0
k g / m i n k g / m i n

To move the cursor (flashing digit)

To move to the right
2 1 0 . 6 0 → 2 1 0 . 6 0
k g / m i n k g / m i n

To move the decimal point

To move to the right
2 1 . 0 6 0 ↑ 2 1 0 . 6 0
k g / m i n k g / m i n

To change the text

Select next text
↑

M A S S F L O W D E N S I T Y

To change the units

Numeric values automatically converted
Select new unit
0 . 2 1 0 6 0 ↑ 2 1 0 . 6 0
g / m i n k g / m i n

Alternative time unit

2 1 0 . 6 0 → 2 1 0 . 6 0
k g / m i n k g / m i n

To change from numeric values back to text

Alternative engineering units
2 1 0 . 6 0 → 2 1 0 . 6 0
k g / m i n k g / m i n

Return to function display

1 0. 3 ↵ F c t. 1. 1. 3
S e c T I M E C O N S T.

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4.4 Table of programmable functions

Fct. No. Text Description and settings

1.0 OPERATION Main menu 1.0 Operation
1.1.0 BASIS.PARAM Submenu 1.1.0 Base data
1.1.1 ZERO SET Zero adjustment. See Fct. 3.1.1
1.1.2 L.F. CUTOFF Low flow cutoff. See Fct. 3.1.2
1.1.3 TIME CONST. Signal converter time constant. See Fct. 3.1.3
1.1.4 STANDBY Switching between measuring operation
and standby. See Fct. 3.1.4
1.2.0 DISPLAY Submenu 1.2.0 Display
1.2.1 CYCL.DISP Switching between steady display and cyclic display
1.2.2 STATUS MSG Selects which status messages should be displayed
1.2.3 MASS FLOW Unit for mass flow. See Fct. 3.2.3
1.2.4 MASS TOTAL Unit for mass total. See Fct. 3.2.4
1.2.5 DENSITY Unit for density. see Fct. 3.2.5
1.2.6 TEMPERAT Unit for temperature. see Fct. 3.2.6
1.2.7 VOLUME.FLOW Unit for volume flow. See Fct. 3.2.7
1.2.8 VOLUME.TOTAL Unit for volume total. See Fct. 3.2.8
1.2.9 CONC.MEAS Parameters for concentration measurement. See
separate concentration measurement instruction manual
1.2.10 CONC.MEAS See 1.2.9
1.2.11 CONC.MEAS See 1.2.9
1.3.0 CUR.OUTP. I Submenu 1.3.0 Current output I.
1.3.1 FUNCTION I Function current output I. see Fct. 3.3.1
*
1.3.2 MIN.VALUE Minimum range for current output I see Fct. 3.3.3
*
1.3.3 MAX.VALUE Maximum range for current output I see Fct. 3.3.4
1.4.0 PULS.OUTP. P Submenu 1.4.0 Pulse, frequency output P. see Fct. 3.4.0
1.4.1 FUNCTION P Select. Parameter to be totalized
1.4.2 PULSE/MASS * Select. Pulse per unit
1.4.3 PULSE WIDTH * Select pulse width in milliseconds
1.5.0 ALARM.OUT.A Submenu 1.5.0 Process alarm output A. see Fct. 3.5.0
1.5.1 FUNCTION A Select alarm function. See Fct. 3.5.1
1.5.2 ACTIV.LEVEL Select. active high or low. See Fct. 3.5.2

*
Exact display depends on selected function. See sub-menu 3.3.0
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Fct. No. Text Description and settings
2.0 TEST Main Menu 2.0. Test functions
2.1 TEST DISP. Carry out display test.
Start with the key → (Duration of test approx. 30 sec.).
Stop test at any time with the ↵ key.
2.2 TEST I Test current output I
* SURE (NO). Use the ↑ key to select YES, then press ↵.
* 0 mA will be output from the converter. Use the ↑ key
to select test currents from the list below.
0 mA, 2 mA, 4 mA, 10 mA, 16mA, 20 mA, 22 mA.
To exit test mode, press the ↵ key at any time.
2.3 TEST P Test frequency output P
* SURE (NO). Use the ↑ key to select YES ,then
press ↵ key.
2.3.1 FREQUENCY * LEVEL LOW 0 volt DC level will be output from the
converter.
Use the ↑ key to select test signals from the list below.
* LEVEL HIGH (+ V volts dc)
* 1 Hz * 100 Hz
* 10 Hz * 1000 Hz
2.3.2 TEST PULSE * Test Pulse
Use the ↑ key to select desired pulse width from the list
below:
∗ 0.4 mSec ∗ 100.0 mSec
∗ 1.0 mSec ∗ 500.0 mSec
∗ 10.0 mSec
Then press ↵. The system now sends pulses of the
required width. To stop the test press ↵ twice.
2.4 TEST A Test alarm output
* SURE (NO). Use the ↑ key to select YES, then
press ↵
* LEVEL LOW. 0 Volts is output on the alarm terminal.
Press the ↑ key to switch output to:
* LEVEL HIGH . +24V dc is output on the alarm terminal.
To exit test mode, press the ↵ key at any time.
2.5 TEST INP.E Test control input
The actual input level, HI or LO, and the selected
functions are displayed see Fct. 3.6.1
End test by pressing the ↵ key.
2.6 TEST TEMP. Test temperature and strain gauge
Start with the → key. The temperature in °C is displayed.
Use the ↑ key to display the temperature in °F. Use the
↑ key again to display strain. End the test by pressing
↵ key
2.7.0 TEST.PRIMRY. Sub menu 2.7.0 Test primary head values.
2.7.1 SENSOR A Monitor the amplitudes of sensor A and B
2.7.2 SENSOR B as percentage of their max. value. (80% is ideal)
Start test with the → key. End the test with the ↵ key.
2.7.3 FREQUENCY Monitor the primary head frequency.
Start test with the → key. End the test with the ↵ key.
2.7.4 INSTAL.FACT. Monitor the primary head's drive level.
Start test with the → key. End test with the ↵ key.

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Fct. No. Text Description and settings
3.0 INSTALL. Main menu 3.0 Installation
3.1.0 BASIS.PARAM Submenu 3.1.0 Base data
3.1.1 ZERO SET Zero adjustment.
Use the ↑ key to select between MEASURE.VAL.
and SET VALUE then press the ↵ key.
* MEAS.VALUE (ensure "ZERO" flow in the pipeline)
1) Select: CALIB.YES or NO
2) If YES: Calibration (approx. 20 sec. duration)
Display: Actual flow rate as percent of the
maximum rated flow for the primary head. (Q100%)
3) Select: ACCEPT YES or NO
* SET.VALUE Direct input of a zero flow offset.
Units: As selected by Fct. 1.2.1 or 3.2.1
3.1.2 L.F. CUTOFF Low flow cutoff
Value: 0 to 10 percent of nominal flow
3.1.3 TIME CONST. Time constant for output of measured values
Range 0.5 ... 20 sec. (Option: 0,2 ... 20 sec.)
3.1.4 STANDBY Use the key ↑ to switch between three modes
of operation, then press ↵:
* MEASURE
* STANDBY (tube vibrating, Mass Flow set to zero)
* STOP (tube drive stopped)
Note: It is not possible to switch directly
from STOP to STANDBY.
3.1.5 PRIMRY.TYPE Type of the primary head **
Using the ↑ key select the primary head type
that is connected to the converter:
* 10 G * 800 G
*100 G *1500 G
*300 G *3000 G
Then press → key to select material field, then ↑ key to
select:
* T * T+ * Z * Z+ as per the data plate
3.1.6 CF5 Primary head constant. **
Displays the primary head constant as stamped
on the primary head’s data plate. (Password protected)
3.1.7 FLOW DIR. Define direction of flow.
Select either FORWARD or BACKWARD
3.1.8 FLOW MODE Define whether bi-directional or uni-directional
flow is expected. Select either:
* FLOW > 0 (Ignore negative flows)
* FLOW < 0 (Ignore positive flows)
* FLOW +/- (Allow positive and negative flows)

** These menus are protected by the Code 4 password, see Fct. 3.8.8

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Fct. No. Text Description and settings
3.2.0 DISPLAY Submenu 3.2.0 DISPLAY
3.2.1 CYCL. DISP. Cyclic display required?
Setting NO or YES. If YES is selected then in
measurement mode the display will switch from Mass
Flow to Density to Total to Temperature every 4 seconds.
3.2.2 STATUS MSG. Which status messages to be displayed ?
* NO MESSAGE (= no warning messages in main
display, warning system ignores status of outputs)
* PRIMRY.HEAD (= light warning messages in the
main display, warning system ignores status of
outputs)
* OUTPUT (= output saturation/alarm status
messages in the main display)
* ALL MSG. (= all warning messages in the main
display. System responds to output status)
3.2.3 MASS FLOW Units and format for mass flow display
* g, kg, t, oz, lb per s, min, h, d
* Number of digits after the decimal point selectable.
3.2.4 MASS TOTAL Units and format for totaliser
* g, kg, t, oz, lb
* Number of digits after the decimal point selectable.
3.2.5 DENSITY Units and format for density
* g, kg, t, per cm3, dm 3, litre, m3 or
oz, lb per in3 ,ft3 , USgal, gallon or SG (Specific
Gravity relative to water at 20°C)
* Number of digits after the decimal point selectable.
3.2.6 TEMPERAT. Units for temperature
* °C or °F
* Format fixed at 1 decimal place
3.2.7 VOLUME.FLOW Units and format for volume flow
* Select OFF (no volume flow display) or
* cm 3, dm3, litre, m3 , in3 ,ft3 , USgal, or gallon
per
* s, min, hr, day
* Number of digits after the decimal point selectable.
3.2.8 VOL.TOTAL Units and format for totalizer
3 3 3 3 3
cm , dm , liter, m , inch , ft , US gal, gallon.
3.2.9 to 3.2.11 Concentration menu when installed.
Please refer to separate Concentration instruction manual

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Fct. No. Text Description and settings
3.3.0 CUR.OUTP. I Submenu Current output I
For systems with 2 or more current outputs see Sect. 4.7
3.3.1 FUNCTION I Function current output I
* OFF (O/P current = 0 mA)
* MASS FLOW (Mass flow in range MIN [Fct. 3.3.3] to
MAX [Fct. 3.3.4] output as current in range [Fct 3.3.2]
0/4-20mA)
* DENSITY (Density in range MIN [Fct. 3.3.3] to MAX
[Fct. 3.3.4] output as current in range [Fct 3.3.2]
0/4-20 mA)
* TEMPERATUR (Temperature in range MIN [Fct. 3.3.3]
to MAX [Fct. 3.3.4] output as current in range
[Fct 3.3.2] 0/4-20 mA)
* VOL.FLOW (Volume flow in range MIN [Fct. 3.3.3]
to MAX [Fct. 3.3.4] output as current in range
[Fct 3.3.2] 0/4-20 mA)
SOLUTE.FLOW Concentration measurement
CONC. BY MASS functions available if installed
CONC.BY (see sep. instruction manual).
* DIRECTION (Negative flow gives current of 0/4 mA,
positive flow gives current of 20 mA)
3.3.2 RANGE I Range for current output I: Select from the following
by pressing ↑ key and then ↵ key
* 0-20 mA
* 4-20 mA
* 0-20/22 mA (O/P = 22 mA when error detected)
* 2/4-20 mA (O/P = 2 mA when error detected)
* 3.5/4-20 mA (O/P = 3.5 mA when error detected)
3.3.3 MIN.VALUE Value of measured quantity as set by Fct. 3.3.1
or MIN. FLOW, that corresponds to the minimum output current
or MIN. DENSITY (0 or 4 mA as set by 3.3.2)
or MIN. TEMP.
or MIN V.FLOW
or MIN.CONC. Menu not available if Function 3.3.1 is set to OFF or
DIRECTION
3.3.4 MAX.VALUE Value of measured quantity as set by Fct. 3.3.1
or MAX. FLOW, that corresponds to an output current of 20 mA
or MAX. DENSITY,
or MAX TEMP
or MAX V.FLOW
or MAX.CONC Menu not available if Function 3.3.1 is set to OFF or
DIRECTION
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Fct. No. Text Description and settings
3.4.0 PULS.OUTP. P Submenu 3.4.0 Frequency output P
3.4.1 FUNCTION P Function frequency output P
* OFF (Output = 0V DC)
* MASS FLOW (Frequency output 0 to MAX Freq. Hz =
Mass Flow in range: MIN. FLOW to MAX FLOW as set
in Fct. 3.4.3 and 3.4.4)
* MASS TOTAL(1 pulse = fixed mass as set in Fct 3.4.2)
* DENSITY (Frequency output 0 to MAX Freq. Hz =
Density in range: MIN.DENSITY to MAX.DENSITY as
set in Fct. 3.4.3 and 3.4.4)
* TEMPERAT. (Frequency output 0 to MAX Freq. Hz =
Temperature in range: MIN. TEMP to MAX. TEMP as
set in Fct. 3.4.3 and 3.4.4)
* VOLUME.FLOW(Frequency output 0 to MAX Freq. Hz
= Volume flow in range: MIN. V.FLOW to MAX.
V.FLOW as set in Fct. 3.4.3 and Fct. 3.4.4)
* VOL.TOTAL(1 pulse = fixed volume as set in Fct 3.4.2)
SOLUTE.FLOW
SOLUTE.FLOW Concentration parameters if
CONC.BY.MASS option installed. See separate
CON:BY:VOLUME instruction manual.
* DIRECTION (Negative flow gives output of 0 volts DC,
Positive flow gives output of +V volts DC)
3.4.2 PULSE/MASS Mass per pulse value for function TOTAL MASS
or PULSE/VOL. Volume per pulse value for function VOL. TOTAL
or PULSE/TIME Maximum frequency value for functions MASS FLOW,
DENSITY, TEMPERATUR and VOLUME.FLOW or
CONC.OPTIONS. Not accessible for functions OFF and
DIRECTION.
3.4.3 MIN.VALUE Value of measured quantity that corresponds to
or MIN. FLOW, 0 Hz output
or MIN. DENSITY,
or MIN. TEMP.
or MIN. V.FLOW
or CONC.OPTIONS
or PULSE.WIDTH For functions MASS TOTAL, VOL.TOTAL OR
SOL.TOTAL. Not accessible for functions OFF and
DIRECTIONS
3.4.4 Full Scale Value of measured quantity that corresponds to
or MAX. FLOW, Max. Frequency
or MAX. DENSITY
or MAX TEMP.
or MAX V.FLOW
or CONC.OPTIONS Not accessible for functions OFF, DIRECTION, TOTAL
MASS TOTAL, or VOL. TOTAL

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Fct. No. Text Description and settings
3.5.0 ALARM.OUT.A Sub menu 3.5.0 Process alarm output
3.5.1 FUNCTION A Function for alarm output P
* OFF (Output goes to its inactive state)
* MASS FLOW (Alarm active if mass flow goes outside
limits as set in Fcts. 3.5.3 and 3.5.4)
* MASS TOTAL (Alarm active if totaliser goes outside
limits as set in Fcts. 3.5.3 and 3.5.4)
* DENSITY (Alarm active if density goes outside limits
as set in Fcts. 3.5.3 and 3.5.4)
* TEMPERAT. (Alarm active if temperature goes outside
limits as set in Fcts. 3.5.3 and 3.5.4)
* VOLUME.FLOW (Alarm active if volume flow go
outside limits as set in Fcts. 3.5.3 and 3.5.4)
* VOL.TOTAL (Alarm active ...
Solute flow
Conc. by mass
Conc. by volume
} Concentration option
if installed. See separate
instruction manual
* I 1.SAT (Alarm active if value output on current output
exceeds the range as set in Fct. 3.3.3 and 3.3.4)
* P 1.SAT (Alarm active if value output on pulse output
is either: > 1.3 x Max Limit as set in Fct 3.3.4 or
< Min Limit as set in Fct 3.3.3
* ANY O/P.SAT (Alarm active if value output on either
current or pulse output exceeds the selected ranges)
* SEVERE ERR. (Output active if a severe error is
detected)
* ALL MSG. (Output active if any warnings occur)
* DIRECTION (Output active for positive flows, inactive
for negative flows)
3.5.2 ACTIV.LEVEL Select the desired voltage level for the active state
* ACTIVE.HIGH (24 V dc)
* ACTIVE LOW (0 V dc)
3.5.3 MIN. LIMIT Minimum allowable value for functions
TOTAL MASS, MASS FLOW, DENSITY,
TEMPERATUR and VOLUME.FLOW
Units: depend on function but will correspond
to those set in Fcts. 3.2.1 to 3.2.5
or Not accessible for all other functions
3.5.4 MAX. LIMIT. Maximum allowable value for functions
MASS TOTAL, MASS FLOW, DENSITY,
TEMPERATUR and VOLUME.FLOW
Units: depend on function but will correspond
to those set in Fcts. 3.2.1 and 3.2.5
or Not accessible for all other functions

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Fct. No. Text Description and settings
3.6.0 CTRL.INP.E Submenu 3.6.0 Control input
3.6.1 FUNCTION E Function of the control input
* OFF (control input inactive)
* STANDBY (When active converter switches to
STANDBY)
* ZERO SET (Zero calibration triggered on the transition
from inactive to active on the control input)
* RESET TOTAL (Totaliser reset to zero on the transition
from inactive to active on the control input)
* CLEAR. MSG. (Status warnings cleared on the
transition from inactive to active on the control input)
3.6.2 ACTIV.LEVEL Set the desired voltage level for the input to be active
* ACTIVE LOW (0 to 2 V)
* ACTIVE.HIGH (4 to 24 V)
3.7.0 SYS.CTRL S Submenu 3.7.0 System control
3.7.1 FUNCTION S Function for system control
* OFF (System control inactive)
* FLOW = OFF (Mass flow readings forced to zero,
totaliser frozen)
* FLOW = 0/RST. (Mass flow readings forced to zero,
totaliser frozen while active but reset to zero
as condition becomes inactive. Not available with
Custody Transfer Protection)
* OUTPUTS OFF (Forces all outputs to their OFF states)
3.7.2 REFERENCE Condition for triggering the above function
* DENSITY (Function is triggered if density goes outside
Max or Min limits as set in Fcts 3.7.3 and 3.7.4)
* TEMPERATUR (Function is triggered if temperature
goes outside Max or Min limits as set in Fct 3.7.3 and
3.7.4) Function not available with Custody Transfer
Protection.
3.7.3 MIN. LIMIT. Minimum allowable value of temperature or density
selected in Fct. 3.7.2
Units: depend on function but will correspond
to those set in Fct. 3.2.1 and 3.2.5
Function not available with Custody Transfer Protection.
3.7.4 MAX. LIMIT. Maximum allowable value of temperature or density
selected in Fct. 3.7.2
Units: depend on function but will correspond
to those set in Fct. 3.2.1 and 3.2.5
Function not available with Custody Transfer Protection.

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Fct. No. Text Description and settings
3.8.0 USER DATA Submenu 3.8.0 User data
3.8.1 LANGUAGE Language for display text
* GB/USA (= English)
* F (= French)
* D (= German)
3.8.2 ENTRY.CODE1 Entry code for accessing menus required?
* NO (Entry to menus with the → key only)
* YES(Entry with → key and 9-keystroke code see
Fct 3.8.3)
3.8.3 CODE 1 Set Code 1 (Fct. 3.8.2 must be set to YES otherwise this
function is not available)
* Factory setting: → → → ↵ ↵ ↵ ↑ ↑ ↑
* If a different code is required:
press any 9-keystroke combination and then press the
same key combination again. Each keystroke is
acknowledged by "*". CODE WRONG (incorrect entry)
appears if 1st and 2nd entries are not the same. Press
↵ then → keys and repeat the procedure.
3.8.4 LOCATION Tag name setting (measuring point number)
Required only for flow meters using the MIC 500 Hand
Held Communicator (HHC), connected to current output)..
Factory setting: ”MFC 085”
Characters assignable to each place:
A...Z / 0...9 / + / - / * / = / // ( > = blank character)
3.8.5 ENABL. RESET Allow totaliser reset from the RESET/ACKNOWLEDGE
menu or with Control.Input E
Select : NO/YES
3.8.6 CSTDY CODE 3 Custody transfer required?
The function is protected by the CODE E password. After
pressing the → key enter a 9-keystroke password. If in-
correct, 9 characters are displayed which can be decoded
in the factory, otherwise select:
* NO (No protection)
* YES (Custody Transfer Protection required)
3.8.7 CODE 3 CodE E setting (9 characters). (If custody transfer
is active then this function is unavailable)
* Factory setting: ↵ → ↑ ↵ ↑ → ↵ → ↑
* If a different code is required, press any 9-keystroke
combination and then press the same key combination
again. Each keystroke is acknowledged by "*".
CODE WRONG appears if 1st and 2nd entries are not the
same. Press ↵ then → keys and repeat the procedure.
3.8.8 PARAM.CODE 4 Extra code ↵ ↑ to allow subsequent access to
Menus: Fct. 3.1.5
Fct. 3.1.6
Fct. 3.9.3
Fct. 3.9.4

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Fct. No. Text Description and settings
3.9.0 TUBE PARAMS Submenu 3.9.0 primary head specific parameters
Password protected, see Fct. 3.8.8
3.9.1 CF1 Density coefficient 1
Input the value stamped on the primary head’s data plate
or perform on site calibration as described in Sect. 5.12.
3.9.2 CF2 Density coefficient 2
Input the value stamped on the primary head’s data plate
or perform on site calibration as described in Sect. 5.12.
3.9.3 CF3 * Reference strain
Displays the value stamped on the primary head’s data
plate.
3.9.4 CF4 * Reference temperature
Displays the value stamped on the primary head’s data
plate.
3.9.5 CF5 *Primary head constant
Displays the value stamped on the primary head’s data
plate.
3.9.6 DSS CF6 Density strain slope
Displays the value which is mentioned on the cal. Sheet
3.9.7 DTS CF 7 Density temperature slope
Displays the value which is mentioned on the cal. Sheet
3.9.8 FSS CF8 Slope strain
Displays the value which is mentioned on the cal. Sheet
3.9.9 FTS CF9 Slope temperature
Displays the value which is mentioned on the cal. Sheet
3.9.10 D.REF.HIGH Density adjustment, High Point
3.9.11 D.REF.LOW Density adjustment, Low Point
3.10.0 CONC.MEAS Concentration measurement option when installed
3.10.1 SOLUTE R20 See separate Concentration instruction manual
3.10.2 SOLUTE K1 See separate Concentration instruction manual
3.10.3 SOLUTE K2 See separate Concentration instruction manual
3.10.4 LIQUID See separate Concentration instruction manual
3.10.5 LIQUIDR20 See separate Concentration instruction manual
3.10.6 LIQUID K1 See separate Concentration instruction manual
3.10.7 LIQUID K2 See separate Concentration instruction manual
3.11.0 SERIAL I/O RS485 or Modbus option, if installed
3.11.1 PROTOCOL See separate RS485 or Modbus instruction manual
3.11.2 ADDRESS See separate RS485 or Modbus instruction manual
3.11.3 BAUDRATE As per 3.11.1

* Only accessible if allowed through password in Fct. 3.8.8.

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Fct. No. Text Description and settings
4.0 PARAM.ERROR Main Menu 4.0 Parameter error
4.1 Not Used
4.2.0 CUR.OUTP.I Range settings incorrect
LOW SCALE ≥ FULL SCALE
4.2.1 LOW SCALE Low scale range for current output I see Fct. 3.3.3
4.2.2 FULL SCALE Full scale range for current output I see Fct. 3.3.4
4.3.0 ZERO Zero calibration incorrect.
The measured zero offset must be less than ±10 %
of the primary head’s full scale flow rating.
4.3.1 ZERO SET Zero calibration see Fct. 3.1.7
4.3.2 PRIMRY.TYPE Type of primary head see Fct. 3.1.5
4.4 Not Used
4.5 Not Used
4.6.0 PULS.OUTP. P Range setting incorrect
LOW SCALE ≥ FULL SCALE
4.6.1 LOW SCALE Low scale range for pulse output see Fct. 3.4.3
4.6.2 FULL SCALE Full scale range for pulse output see Fct. 3.4.4
4.7.0 PROC. ALARM Minimum and maximum limits incorrect
MIN.LIMIT > 96 % of MAX.LIMIT
4.7.1 MIN.LIMIT Minimum limit for range checking see Fct. 3.5.3
4.7.2 MAX.LIMIT Maximum limit for range checking see Fct. 3.5.4
4.8.0 SYS.CTRL.S Minimum and maximum limits incorrect
MIN.LIMIT > 96 % of MAX.LIMIT
4.8.1 MIN. LIMIT Minimum limit for condition checking see Fct. 3.7.3
4.8.2 MAX. LIMIT Maximum limit for condition checking see Fct. 3.7.4

4.5 Reset / Quit Menu - Totalizer reset and status indication acknowledgement

Totalizer reset
Button Display Description
10.36 Measurement mode
kg
↵ CodE 2 Enter access Code 2 for reset/quit menu: ↑ →
––
↑→ RESET.TOTAL Totalizer reset menu
Only appears if ”yes” programmed in Fct. 3.8.5. Reset
enable No or Yes. If ”no” is programmed ”status light”
only appears. See next section.
→ RESET.YES If the reset function is enabled RESET YES will be
shown, press ↵ to execute the function.
To cancel the reset operation press ↑ to get RESET NO
and then press ↵
If the reset function is disabled by menus Fct. 3.8.5 or
3.8.6 then BLOCKED is displayed. Press ↵ to continue
↵↵ 0.00 Assuming RESET YES was selected the totalisers will
kg now be cleared.

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View status message(s) and quit

Button Display Description

0.36 Measurement mode
kg/min The presence of the ∇ marker above Status on the
display indicates the presence of warning messages in
∇ the status list.
↵ CodeE 2 Enter access code for reset/quit menu: ↑ →
––
∇
↑→ RESET.TOTAL Totalizer reset menu.
∇
↑ STATUS.LIST View/Quit Status message menu
∇
→ ≡ 1 Err ≡ This display shows that there is just 1 warning in the list,
MASS FLOW in this case MASS FLOW. The ≡ symbols indicate that
∇ this is a new error and not one that has been previously
acknowledged. Use either the ↑ or → keys to view other
messages in the list. Otherwise press ↵ to exit.
→ ≡ 1 Err ≡ At the end of the message list the QUIT YES prompt is
QUIT YES shown. Selecting YES will clear if possible messages in
∇ the list.
To cancel the operation press ↑ to get QUIT NO and
then press ↵
↵ STATUS.LIST Assuming the conditions that caused the message have
passed (i.e. mass flow is back within the meter’s range)
then the Status marker, ∇ will disappear.
↵ 0.36 Assuming RESET YES was selected, the totalisers will
kg/min now be cleared.

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4.6 Status messages

ERROR TYPE COMMENT

MESSAGES
SAMPLING Severe PLL out of range
SENSOR A Severe Sensor A voltage signal less than 5% of desired value
SENSOR B Severe Sensor B voltage signal less than 5% of desired value
RATIO A/B Severe One sensor signal much larger than the other
EEPROM FATAL Unable to save data in EEPROM. Hardware fault
SYSTEM FATAL Indicates software error, will always occur with
WATCHDOG
WATCHDOG Severe Reset due to SYSTEM error or temporary power supply
drop-off
NVRAM Severe NVRAM check sum error, previous data lost
DC A Severe max. DC voltage part of sensor A is larger than 20% of ADC
DC B Severe max. DC voltage part of sensor B is larger than 20% of ADC
NVRAM FULL Light NVRAM has exceeded its specified number of write
cycles
MASS FLOW Light Mass flow rate > 2 × nominal flow *
ZERO ERROR Light Mass flow rate at zero adjust is larger than > 20% of
nominal (100%) flow rate *
TEMPERATUR Light Temperature > outside operating range
STRAIN Light Strain out of operating range
I.SAT Output Current output saturated **
FREQ.SAT Output Frequency output saturated **
ALARM.OUT.A Output Process alarm limit check exceeded **
ROM DEF Light EEPROM check sum error, defaults loaded from ROM
TOTAL O/F Light Custody transfer only. Mass total has overflowed the
display, i.e. it has gone from 99999999 → 00000000
TEMP.CUST Light Custody transfer only. Operating temperature has drifted
by more than ±30°C from the zero calibration temperature
POWER.FAIL Light Custody transfer only. There has been an interruption of
power to the converter.

* Actual mass flow rate is too big or manual zero offset PUTIN.VAL in Fct. 1.1.1 was
programmed incorrectly.
** Change output range to avoid saturation.

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4.7 Menu variations for systems with other output options

Fct. No OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 OPTION C OPTION D OPTION E OPTION F

Fct. 1.3 CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I*

Fct. 1.4 PULS.OUT.P BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED PULS.OUT.P PULS.OUT.P PULS.OUT.P BLOCKED BLOCKED

Fct. 1.5 STATUS.OUT.A STATUS.OUT.A BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED STATUS.OUT.A

Fct. 2.2 TEST I TEST I* TEST I TEST I TEST I TEST I* TEST I* TEST I* TEST I*

Fct. 2.3 TEST P BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED TEST P TEST P TEST P BLOCKED BLOCKED

Fct. 2.4 TEST A TEST A BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED TEST A
Fct. 2.5 TEST.INP.E TEST.INP.E BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED TEST.INP.E BLOCKED

Fct. 3.3 CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I*

Fct. 3.4 PULS.OUTP.P BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED PULS.OUTP.P PULS.OUTP.P PULS.OUTP.P BLOCKED BLOCKED

Fct. 3.5 STATUS.OUT.A STATUS.OUT.A BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED STATUS.OUT.A

Fct. 3.6 CTRL.INP.E CTRL.INP.E BLOCKED BLOCKED BLOCKED CRTL.INP.E BLOCKED CTRL.INP.E BLOCKED

Fct. 4.2 CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I* CUR.OUTP.I*

Fct. 4.6 PULS.OUTP.P N/A N/A N/A PULS.OUTP.P PULS.OUTP.P PULS.OUTP.P N/A N/A

Fct. 4.7 STATUS.OUT.A STATUS.OUT.A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A STATUS.OUT.A

∗ These menus access two or more current outputs.

Press → and a flashing ”1” appears.
i.e. Fct. 1.3.0
CUR.OUTP.I1
USE THE ↑ TO SELECT THE REQUIRED OUTPUT NUMBER THEN PRESS ↵ TO SELECT.

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5. Functions
5 Description of Functions

5.1 Zero point adjustment

When operating the system for the first time, it is necessary to set the zero point of the
instrument.

Once the zero point has been adjusted, the installation should not undergo any further
modifications in order to maintain the quality of the measurement. This means that after system
changes (such as the piping or changing the calibration factor), it is advisable to re-adjust the
zero-point.

To achieve a successful zero calibration the primary head should be completely full of process
fluid at normal operating pressures and temperatures. Ideally there should be no air inclusions
in the fluid, particularly for horizontal installations, so it is recommended that the primary head
be flushed with the process fluid at a high flow rate (>50%), for 2 minutes, prior to starting the
adjustment. After flushing, flow in the primary head must be brought back to zero by tightly
closing appropriate valves.

The zero off-set can either be measured automatically or entered manually using the display
keys. If an automatic adjustment is to be made then the operator should trigger this, with the
front cover still in place, using the bar magnet provided to operate the magnetic sensors on the
display. This is to ensure that the zero adjustment is carried out with the mechanical installation
exactly the same as for normal operation.

Begin from the measuring mode.

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→ 9-key stroke entry code

(if enabled)
Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR
↑ Fct. (2).0 TEST
↑ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL
→ Fct. 3.(1) BASE DATA
→ Fct. 3.1.(1) ZERO SET
→ (MEAS.VALUE)

NOTE:
The brackets around parts of the above text indicates the cursor position, these characters will
be flashing on the display. Flashing values can now be changed with the ↑ key. Pressing the →
key moves the cursor to the next ”field” which then starts to flash.

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The operator can now choose either A) Automatic (recommended) or B) manual adjustment.
A) Automatic adjustment :

key Display
line 1 line 2
↵ CALIB. ( NO)
↑ CALIB. (YES)
↵ X.X PERCENT*
↵ ACCEPT (YES)
4x↵ Return to measuring mode

* Display of actual flow rate % of maximum

value, for a period of 20 seconds.

B) Manual adjustment :

Key Display
line 1 line 2

↑ SET.VALUE
↵ (0).000 kg/min
Input zero value in the
sequence : dimension, sign,
numeric value.
(see section 5.2).
↵
4x↵ Return to measuring mode.

In all the following examples, a short notation is used for the setting of the signal converter.
Pushing a key several times is indicated by the number of times without the intermediate display
messages. Only the final display output is listed. If programming is possible in the different
menus 1.0 or 3.0 the only change is in the function number (e.g. for zero adjustment 1.1.1.
instead of 3.1.1.), the inputs for the programming of the functions are the same.

Under certain conditions, it may not be possible to adjust the zero point, for instance when :
– The medium is in motion, because the shut-off valves etc. are not functioning properly.
– There are still gaseous inclusions in the primary head because it was flushed insufficiently.
– Resonant vibration of the piping interferes with the primary head because of poor clamping.
In such cases the zero point adjustment will not be accepted. If the zero adjustment was started
by the binary input, the converter will show the message :
ZERO.ERROR
This will appear in the display for a short time after the adjustment. The converter also reports
the ZERO.ERROR in the status list.

If the zero calibration was started from the menus then Parameter Error 4.3 will be displayed
when the operator tries to accept the new values.

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Under certain circumstances, when the media consists of unevenly mixed components, it might
be difficult to adjust the zero point. In such a case, the zero point adjustment procedure must be
carried out under special conditions :
– Media which tend to vaporise or degas should be kept under higher pressure.
– Two-phase media consisting of a separable solid component (slurry): In such a case it
might be advisable to fill the primary head with the carrier medium only.
– Other two-phase media .
If it is not possible to separate the solid or gaseous components, the operator can fill the
measuring system with a substitute liquid (e.g. with water).

5.2 Low Flow Cutoff (Fct. 1.1.2 and 3.1.2)

If the FLOW MODE (Fct. 3.1.8) is set to FLOW +/- then at zero flow small signal fluctuations
will average out to nothing and the totaliser will remain fixed. However, if "one-way flow" is
selected, this averaging process will not work and the totaliser reading will increase slowly with
time. To prevent this the Low Flow Cutoff should be set.

The Low Flow Cutoff is entered as a percentage of the rated flow of the primary head. The
cutoff may be set in the range of 0.0 to 10.0% in steps of 0.1%.

Thus, for a 10G instrument with a low flow cutoff of 0.2%, any flows less than 0.02 kg/min are
taken as 0 kg/min.

To set the Low Flow Cutoff to 1% :

Key. Display
line 1 line 2

→→→ Fct. 1.1.(1) ZERO SET

↑ Fct. 1.1.(2) L.F.CUTOFF
→ (0)0.0 PERCENT
→↑ (1).0 PERCENT
↵ Fct. 1.1.2 L.F. CUTOFF
4x↵

5.3 Time constant

Measurements taken from the primary head require filtering in order to give stable readings in
the presence of fluctuating flows. The degree of filtering also affects how quickly the reading
responds to rapid changes in flow.

SHORT TIME CONSTANT:

FAST RESPONSE
FLUCTUATING READING

LONG TIME CONSTANT:

SLOW RESPONSE
STABLE READING

The figure below shows the typical response of the system for varying Time Constants and a
sharp change in flow.

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To set the Time Constant :

Begin from measuring mode.

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→→→ Fct. 1.1.(1) ZERO SET

↑↑ Fct. 1.1.(3) TIME. CONST.
→ (0)4.0 TIME C. S.
Edit the time constant in
seconds in range 0.5 to 20.
↵ Fct. 1.1.(3) TIME.CONST
4x↵

This filtering only applies to mass and volume flow readings and any outputs that use them. The
mass totaliser is independent of the time constant.

The standard range for the time constant is 0.5 to 20 seconds. For faster response times, a
range of 0.2 to 20 seconds is available as a factory set option.

Time constant characteristic

5.4 Programming the display for measurement values (Fct. 1.2. and 3.2.)

The following measurement functions can be displayed :

Fct. 1.2.1 CYCL.DISP

Fct. 1.2.2 STATUS MSG.
Fct. 1.2.3 MASS FLOW
Fct. 1.2.4 MASS TOTAL
Fct. 1.2.5 DENSITY
Fct. 1.2.6 TEMPERAT.
Fct. 1.2.7 VOLUME.FLOW
Fct. 1.2.8 VOL.TOTAL

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For systems with concentration software their specific extra displays will be added to the above
list from Fct. 1.2.9 onwards.
The displayed measurement function can be changed in the measurement mode by pressing ↑
key.
The setting of the display output is demonstrated for the example of displaying the mass flow
rate in kg/h.
Starting from the display of measurement values, the following programming steps are
necessary.
Begin from measuring mode.

Key Display
line 1 line2

→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR

2x↑ Fct. (3).0. INSTALL
→ Fct. 3.(1).0. BASE DATA
↑ Fct. 3.(2).0. DISPLAY
→↑↑ Fct. 3.2.(3). MASS FLOW

After pressing → key the display shows :

0000.0000 (kg)/min
This display means that mass flow will be displayed in units of kg/min to an accuracy of 4
decimal places.
The brackets around 'kg' indicate the cursor position, these characters will be flashing on the
display. The flashing value can now be changed with the ↑ key. By pressing the → key the
cursor moves to 'min' which starts to flash.
This dimension may now also be changed by using the ↑ key. After pressing the → key again,
the cursor moves to the output format of the numeric value which can then be edited.

To change the display to kg/h with 5 decimal places, follow the following procedure.

Key Display
line 1 line 2

0000.0000 (kg)/min
→ 0000.0000 kg/(min)
↑ 0000.0000 kg/(h)
→ 0000(.)0000 kg/h
↑ 00000(.)000 kg/h
↑ 000000(.)00 kg/h
↑ 0000000(.)0 kg/h
↑ 00000000(.) kg/h
↑ 0(.)0000000 kg/h
↑ 00(.)000000 kg/h
↑ 000(.)00000 kg/h
↵ Fct. 3.2.(3).
MASS FLOW

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The setting of the display for TOTAL MASS or DENSITY is done the same way.

Temperature is displayed with a fixed position of one decimal place. However, the user can
choose between °C and °F.
Begin from measuring mode

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR

→↑ Fct. 1.(2).0. DISPLAY
5x↑ Fct. 1.2.(6). TEMPERATUR
→ (°C)
↑ (°F)
↵ Fct. 1.2.(6). TEMPERATUR

Volume flow is an optional display in the measurement mode. To turn on this display with units
dm3/hr :

Key Display
line 1 line 2

↑ Fct. 1.2.(7) VOL.FLOW.

→ (OFF)
↑ 00000.000 (cm3)/S
↑ 00000.000 (dm3)/S
→↑↑ 00000.000 dm3/(hr)
→ 00000(.)000 dm3/ hr
↑↑ 0000000(.)0 dm3/hr
↵ Fct. 1.2.(7) VOL.FLOW

For a list of available units for each display refer to Section 5, Technical data.

If a cyclic display of all measurement values is desired the following inputs have to be added to
the previous steps :

Key Display
line 1 line 2

↵→ Fct. 1.2.(1). CYCL. DISP.

→ (NO)
↑ (YES)
↵ Fct. 1.2.(1). CYCL. DISP.
4x↵

With the cyclic display enabled, the converter will switch displays in the measuring mode every
3 to 4 seconds as if the operator had pressed the ↑ key.

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5.5 Programming Numeric Data

Various functions on the MFC 085 require numeric data to be entered by the operator. Numeric
data is always entered in the following manner.

Using setting FULL SCALE of current output, Fct. 1.3.3 as an example:

Begin from the measuring mode:

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR

→↑↑ Fct. 1.(3).0 CUR.OUTP. I
→↑ Fct. 1.3.(2) MIN. FLOW
(assume function is set to
MASS FLOW)
↑ Fct. 1.3.(3) MAX. FLOW
→
*
(0) 5.0000 kg/min
Current setting of MAX.FLOW
Units and accuracy are as
set by the format Fct. 1.2.1
↑ (1)5.0000 kg/min
→ 1(5).0000 kg/min
5x↑ 1(0).0000 kg/min
→
**
10(.) 0000 kg/min
Decimal point may now be
moved one digit to the right for
each press of the ↑ key
→↑ 10.(1)000 kg/min
↵ Fct. 1.3.(3) MAX FLOW
4x↵

Return to measuring mode

∗ The flashing '0' to the left of the number to be edited allows extra digits to be added, as in
this example. If no extra digits are required, pressing the → key will cause this leading zero
to be blanked.

(0)5.0000 kg/min
→ (5).0000

∗∗ Some values do not allow the decimal point to be moved.

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NOTE:
Some numerical values have fixed permissible limits. For example, Menu 3.1.2., L.F. CUT OFF
only allows values in the range 0 to 10%. If, for example, the operator tries to enter a value of
15%, the converter responds as follows :

Key Display
line 1 line 2

15.0 PERCENT
↵ 10.0 MAX.VALUE

Press ↵ again to correct the number:

↵ (0)10.0 PERCENT

Re-edit the number or press ↵ again to

accept this value.

5.6 Setting the current output (Fct. 1.3. and 3.3)

The current output can be programmed to the following measurement values :

– Mass Flow
– Density
– Temperature
– Volume Flow Rate
– Flow Direction

For the current output of the MFC 085, five ranges are available :

0 to 20 mA
4 to 20 mA
0 to 20 mA warning state: 22 mA
4 to 20 mA warning state: 2 mA
4 to 20 mA warning state; 3.5 mA
All output ranges will over range to 20.5 mA. The 4 - 20 mA ranges will under range to 3.8 mA.
All functions except flow direction have a minimum and a maximum value. When the current
output is set to one of these quantities, then the output range (4 to 20 or 0 to 20 mA) will
correspond to the appropriate minimum and maximum (see figure on next page).

For example, to use the current output for density with the following parameters :
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MIN DENSITY = 0.5g/cm
3
MAX DENSITY = 2.0g/cm
RANGE 4 to 20 mA

Density Current
3
0.5 g/cm 4 mA (minimum)
3
1.0 g/cm 10 mA
3
2.0 g/cm 20 mA (maximum)

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If the current output is used to indicate the direction of flow the output is as follows :

Flow Current
pos. 20 mA
neg. 0 or 4 mA depending on range.

Where the current range has a warning state, the output will jump to this current level when the
meter detects an abnormal condition. When the condition clears, the current output returns to
normal automatically.

To program the density example above:

Begin from measuring mode

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR

2x↑ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL
→↑↑ Fct. 3.(3).0. CUR.OUTP.I
→ Fct. 3.3.(1). FUNCTION I
→ (TEMPERATUR)
↑ (VOLUME.FLOW)
: (OFF)
: (MASS FLOW)
↑ (DENSITY)
↵ Fct. 3.3.(1). FUNCTION 1
↑ Fct. 3.3.(2). MIN.DENSITY
→ Input of min. value.
↵ Fct. 3.3.(2). MIN.DENSITY
→ Fct. 3.3.(3). MAX.DENSITY
→ Input of max. value.
↵ Fct. 3.3.(3). MAX.DENSITY
↑ Fct. 3.3.(4). RANGE I
→ (0-20/22mA)
↑ (2/4-20mA)
↑ (3.5/4-20mA)
↑ (0-20mA)
↑ (4-20mA)
↵ Fct. 3.3.(4). RANGE I
4x↵

If during operation the density measured falls outside the set maximum and minimum limits, the
output is said to be saturated. This may cause problems with external instrumentation.
Saturation may be indicated to the customer using either the process alarm (section 5.7) or the
status warnings (section 5.12.).

If the output function is set to OFF or to DIRECTION then sub-menus Fct. 3.3.3 and Fct. 3.3.4
are not available.

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Current output characteristics

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5.7 Setting the frequency/pulse output (Fct. 3.4. and 1.4)

The frequency/pulse output allows the transfer of one of the following measurement values :

VALUE OUTPUT TYPE

Mass Total Pulse
Mass Flow Rate Frequency
Density Frequency
Temperature Frequency
Volume Total Pulse
Volume Flow Rate Frequency
Flow Direction Binary 0 or V+

For systems with the Concentration option, the following functions are also available:

VALUE OUTPUT TYPE

Concentration by mass / Brix Frequency
Concentration by volume Frequency
Solute flow / Brix rate Frequency
Solute Total Pulse

The exact programming of this output depends on the measurement value selected.

Pulse Outputs:
When the pulse output (Fct. 1.4.1 or 3.4.1) is set to either MASS TOTAL, VOL.TOTAL OR
SOL.TOTAL (Concentration systems only) then the following sub menus are available:

Fct. 3.4.1 FUNCTION P

Fct. 3.4.2 PULSE/MASS
( or PULSE/VOL. )
Fct. 3.4.3 PULSE.WIDTH

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For these functions the output sends out a series of pulses where each pulse represents a fixed
mass or volume. So, for example, to set the converter for 1 pulse equal to 20g, proceed as
follows :
Begin from measuring mode
Key Display
line 1 line 2

→↑↑ Fct. (3).0. INSTALL.

→↑↑↑ Fct. 3.(4).0. PULS.OUTP. P
→ Fct. 3.4.(1). FUNCTION P
→ (OFF)
↑ (MASS FLOW)
: (TOTAL MASS)
: (DENSITY)
: (TEMPERAT)
: (VOLUME.FLOW)
: (VOL. TOTAL)
↑ (DIRECTION)
↵ Fct. 3.4.(1). FUNCTION P
↑ Fct. 3.4.(2). PULSE/MASS
→ 1.000 1 P. = (KG)
Current setting 1kg per pulse
4x↑ 1.000 1 P. = (g)
→ (0)1.000 1 P. = g
↑↑ (2)1.000 1 P. = g
→9x↑ 2(0).000 1 P. = g
↵ Fct. 3.4.(2). PULSE/MASS
Menu Fct. 3.4.3 can now be used to set the minimum pulse width, τ , in the range 0.4 to
500 ms.

τ
In this way the operator can be sure that the pulses produced by the impulse output will never
be shorter than the specified width.

When setting the pulse width, τ, and the mass (or volume) per pulse, Q, the operator
should take into account the maximum flow rate, Flowmax , he expects through the meter,
such that:
Flowmax < Q
2τ
where:
3
Flowmax is in units g/s (or cm /s)
3
Q is in units of g (or cm )
τ is in units of seconds
If Flowmax exceeds the above, limit saturation will occur and pulses will be lost and any external
counter connected will under-read. It is possible to generate warnings of saturation in one of
two ways:

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I. Set the Alarm output, Fct. 3.5.1 to either P1 SAT or ANY OP.SAT. If the pulse output
saturates now the Alarm output will signal a warning.
II. Set the STATUS MSG. function Fct. 1.2.2 to either OUTPUT or ALL MSGS. If the pulse
output becomes saturated now the Status arrow on the display will be lit and the display
will start to flash.

To program the pulse width to 10 ms

Fct. 3.4.(2) PULSE/MASS
↑ Fct. 3.4.(3) PULSE.WIDTH
→ (0)0.4 mSec
↑ (1)0.4 mSec
→→ 10.(4) mSec
6×↑ 10.0 mSec
↵ Fct. 3.4.(3) PULSE.WIDTH
4×↵

Having programmed this, one pulse will be sent from the output for every 20g of process fluid
going through the primary head.
NOTE:
The pulse output ignores the sign, positive or negative of the flow. To ensure reliable operation,
the system should be set for one-way flow with suitable low flow cutoff.

Frequency:
For these values the frequency output sends out a continuous square wave with a frequency
representing the corresponding measured value. As with the current output, the frequency
output is scaled to match the maximum and minimum settings for these values. The range of
the frequency output may also be set by Fct. 1.4.2. or Fct. 3.4.2..

Example 1 :
Measured value = mass flow
Max flow = 5 kg/min
Min flow = 0
Max frequency = 500 Hz

Flow Frequency
0 kg/min 0 Hz
1 kg/min 100 Hz
5 kg/min 500 Hz
6.5 kg/min 650 Hz (1.3xMax Flow)
>6.5 kg/min 650 Hz

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Example 2 :
Measured value = temperature
Max temperature = 75°C
Min temperature = -25°C
Max frequency = 1000 Hz

Temperature Frequency
< - 25°C 0 Hz
0°C 250 Hz
20°C 450 Hz
75°C 1000 Hz
> 95°C 1300 Hz

To set up example 1, proceed as follows :

Begin from measuring mode.

Key Display
line line 2

→↑↑ Fct. (3).0. INSTALL.

→↑↑↑ Fct. 3.(4).0. PULS.OUTP. P
→ Fct. 3.4.(1). FUNCTION P
→ (TOTAL MASS)
↑ (MASS FLOW)
↵ Fct. 3.4.(1). FUNCTION P
↑ Fct. 3.4.(2). PULSE/TIME
→ (0)1000 MAX Hz
Current max. frequency 1000 Hz.
→9x↑ (0)000 MAX Hz
→ 0(0)00 MAX Hz
5x↑ 0(5)00 MAX Hz
↵ Fct. 3.4.(2). PULSE/TIME
↑ Fct. 3.4.(3). MIN. FLOW
→ Input min. flow of 0 kg/min
↵↑ Fct. 3.4.(4). MAX. FLOW
→ Input max. flow of 5 kg/min
↵ Fct. 3.4.(4). MAX. FLOW
4x↵

The frequency output will allow flows to be registered up to 1.3 times the maximum value. (Note
: for mass flow and volume flow, all flows are assumed positive).
The absolute maximum output frequency is 1300 Hz so the Max. Value allowed for Fct. 3.4.2. is
1000 Hz allowing for the 1.3 x over-range.

NOTE:
The frequency output has a duty cycle of 50% for a frequency range > 1Hz. For a frequency
range < 1Hz, the duty cycle is not 50%.

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Binary output:
If the frequency output is set to signal the flow direction, Fct. 3.4.2. is suppressed and the
output is as follows :

Flow Direction
pos. +V
neg. 0 Volts

Frequency output characteristic of example 1 and 2

5.8 Setting the process alarm output (Status)

The process alarm output is a two state signal (active or inactive) that can be used to indicate a
variety of meter and process states , see Table below:

For all functions it is possible to define whether the output is to be active high, 24 Volts or active
low, 0 Volts (Fct. 3.5.2). The first five functions check measured values against user-defined
limits. While the value is within these limits the Process Alarm output is inactive. If the value
exceeds the limits then the output becomes active. To prevent multiple switching of the output
when the measured value is just on the limits, hysteresis is built in. Refer to figure below; as
mass flow increases past the maximum limit the output switches to active. However, as flow
then decreases the output will not switch to inactive until it becomes less than MAX - H where H
= 2% of upper limit.
Process alarm functions
Function Inactive Active
Mass total Total in range Total out of range
Mass flow Mass flow in range Mass flow out of range
Density Density in range Density out of range
Temperature Temp. in range Temperature out of range
Volume flow Volume flow in range Volume flow out of range
Concentration by mass * Concentration in range Concentration out of range
Concentration by volume * Concentration in range Concentration out of range
Solute Mass Flow Rate* Solute flow rate in range Solute flow rate out of range
Current outputs I 1,2 3 Specified current output OK Current output saturated
Frequency output Frequency output OK Output saturated
Any Output All outputs OK At least one output saturated
All status messages No converter errors At least one error detected
Severe errors No serious converter faults Major converter fault;measurement stops
Flow direction neg. flow (-ve) pos. flow (+ve)
• If concentration option installed.

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 ACTIVE

H H
Hysteresis, H = 2% Max Limit

INACTIVE
Min. Limit Max. Limit
FLOW

Process alarm characteristics

For example, a process requires that the process fluid temperature stays within the range 30 to
40°C and the low level signal is required to indicate that the temperature has gone out of range.
Begin from measuring mode

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→↑↑ Fct. (3).0. INSTALL

→4x↑ Fct. 3.(5).0. ALARM.OUT.A
→ Fct. 3.5.(1). FUNCTION A
→ (OFF)
↑ (MASS FLOW)
: (MASS TOTAL)
: (DENSITY)
↑ (TEMPERATURE)
↵ Fct. 3.5.(1). FUNCTION A
↑ Fct. 3.5.(2). ACTIV.LEVEL
→ (ACTIVE.HIGH)
↑ (ACTIVE LOW)
↵ Fct. 3.5.(2). ACTIV.LEVEL
↑ Fct. 3.5.(3). MIN. LIMIT
→ Input minimum temperature
↵ Fct. 3.5.(3). MIN. LIMIT
↑ Fct. 3.5.(4). MAX. LIMIT
→ Input maximum temperature
↵ Fct. 3.5.(4). MAX. LIMIT
4x↵

Return to measuring mode.

NOTE:
For functions other than range checking Fct. 3.5.3. and 3.5.4. are not accessible.

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5.9 Setting the control input (Binary)

The MFC 085 has an input connection which allows certain meter functions to be controlled
remotely. These functions are:
- Reset totaliser
- Standby
- Acknowledge status message
- Start zero calibration

The function will be triggered when the input becomes active. For standby the converter will be
held in standby for as long as the input is active. The other functions are triggered on the
transition of the input from inactive to active. The active level of the input may be defined using
Fct. 3.6.2. as active high (4 - 24 volts) or active low (0 - 2 volts).

NOTE:
Internal resistors attached to the control input pull it low, 0V, when the input is not driven. (see
figure below)

Example:

Using a TTL signal to reset the totaliser when the signal goes from high (+5V) to low (0V).

Begin from measuring mode

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→↑↑ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL

→5x↑ Fct. 3.6.0 CTRL.INP.E
→ Fct. 3.6.(1) FUNCTION E
→ (OFF)
↑ (STANDBY)
: (ZERO SET)
↑ (RESET MASS)
↵ Fct. 3.6.(1) FUNCTION E
↑ Fct. 3.6.(2) ACTIV.LEVEL
→ (ACTIVE.HIGH)
↑ (ACTIVE. LOW)
↵ Fct. 3.6.(2) ACTIV.LEVEL
4x↵

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Driving the control input

5.10 Setting the system control

Some applications for the MFM 4085 may require measurement to be suspended at particular
times, such as during steam cleaning. The system control functions allow the converter to
automatically detect user-defined conditions and then to act accordingly.

Selectable conditions (Fct. 3.7.2.) are :

Density out of range

Temperature out of range

The ranges for these conditions are set by Fct. 3.7.3. and 3.7.4. (These range checks are
subject to hysteresis in the same way as the process alarm, see Sect. 5.7).

When such a condition is met, the converter takes one of the following actions :

1. Flow reading forced to zero, totaliser stopped, any output registering flow will go to zero.

2. Flow reading forced to zero as above, but totaliser is cleared to zero when measurement
restarts.

3. Disable outputs. All outputs, current, frequency and alarm are forced to their zero/inactive
state.

Example:
A process has to be steam cleaned regularly. The user has the pulse output set to total mass,
but he does not want pulses sent to his instrumentation during cleaning. However, he still
requires a temperature reading from the current output. The nominal density of his process fluid
is 1.2g/cm3.

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Begin from measuring mode

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→↑↑ Fct. (3).0. INSTALL

→6x↑ Fct. 3.(7).0. SYS.CTRL.S
→ Fct. 3.7.(1). FUNCTION S
→ (OFF)
↑ (FLOW OFF)
↵ Fct. 3.7.(1). FUNCTION S
↑ Fct. 3.7.(2). REFERENCE
→ (TEMPERATUR)
↑ (DENSITY)
↵ Fct. 3.7.(2). REFERENCE
↑ Fct. 3.7.(3). MIN. LIMIT
→ Input minimum density of 0.5g/cm3
↵ Fct. 3.7.(3). MIN. LIMIT
↑ Fct. 3.7.(4). MAX. LIMIT
→ Input maximum density of 5.0g/cm3.
This value is set high as only low fluid
density are of interest in this case.
NOTE : The max. value in this case will set a
hysteresis of 0.1g/cm3
↵ Fct. 3.7.(4). MAX. LIMIT
4x↵

As the line is drained and prior to steam cleaning, density reading will fall below 0.5g/cm3.
When this happens the converter will read zero flow and no more pulses will be sent from the
pulse output. The current output registering temperature will function as normal. When the line
is refilled and density exceeds 0.6g/cm3, measurement will restart.

When this function becomes active then the standby indicator on the display becomes lit. All
displays for mass flow, density, temperature etc. work as normal. However, if functions 1 or 2
above are selected then the mass flow (and hence volume flow) will be zero and will be
displayed as shown below.

0.0000
STANDBY.

5.11 Standby function (Fct. 1.1.4. and 3.1.4.)

The instrument may be switched to a 'STANDBY' state. Once in this state, all outputs go to their
off state and the mass totaliser is frozen. The main display will have the STANDBY indicator set
and will display either the frozen totaliser or just STANDBY.

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Begin from measuring mode

Key Display
line 1 line 2

STANDBY
↑ 3.456 kg Frozen Totalizer
↑ STANDBY

Whilst in this state the measuring tube still vibrates and the measurements can come back on
line in an instant.

There is an additional standby state, 'STOP', in this case the drive to the primary head is
disabled and vibrations cease. However, when leaving STOP the converter has to return to
STARTUP before measurements can resume.

The instrument can be switched to STANDBY either by the keys on the display or by the control
input signal (see section 5.9). STOP can only be set by the keys.

To set STANDBY or STOP :

Begin from measuring mode

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→ Fct. (1).0. OPERATOR

→→ Fct. 1.1.(1). ZERO SET
3x↑ Fct. 1.1.(4). STANDBY
→ (MEASURE)
↑ (STANDBY)
↑ (STOP)
Use the ↑ key to select
the desired mode.
↵ Fct. 1.1.(4) STANDBY

If STANDBY or STOP was selected the instrument goes immediately into that state.

To return to measurement, go back to Fct. 1.1.4. and select MEASURE.

NOTE:
It is not possible to change mode directly from STOP to STANDBY, as the converter must first
be switched to MEASURE to restart the primary head vibrations.

In addition to these 'standby' modes the SYSTEM CONTROL function provides a fully
automated way of switching to similar modes using either the density or temperature of the
process fluid as a control (see section 5.10).

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5.12 Density adjustment for maximum measuring accuracy

G-Series Coriolis Mass Flow meters are factory calibrated for density prior to shipment. This
calibration is based on measurements made with air and water under reference conditions.
The results of this calibration are stored in the calibration factors CF1 and CF2 in menus Fct.
3.9.1 and 3.9.2. However for applications that require maximum accuracy an on-site density
calibration will be required.
To calibrate density measurements two points are required. For convenience these are often
taken to be: i) air (meter empty), and ii) water or the normal process fluid. However if the
application only has a limited density range of interest then best results will be obtained if the
calibration points are taken at each end of that range. Similarly if the application normally
operates at a particular temperature then the calibrations should be done at that temperature.

Setting the Low Calibration Point

(It does not normally matter which order the calibration points are measured in but it is usually
more convenient if the Low density point is done first particularly if air is used. However if one
of the density points is to be water then this should be treated as the High point).

Ensure that the meter is properly installed and is operating correctly.

If air is used the meter must be dry inside with no droplets of liquid. If necessary blow through
with clean compressed air to dry. If a fluid is used circulate the fluid at a high flow rate for a few
minutes to ensure that no air bubbles remain inside the meter.
Adjust flow rate to the typical rate for the application. (50% of rated flow is ideal). If operating at
temperatures other than ambient maintain these conditions for about 20 minutes so that the
meter can stabilise. (G+ meters 100G and bigger need only be left 5 minutes but 20 minutes is
optimum).
On the menus go to menu 3.9.11 D. REF. LOW and proceed as follows:

Key Line 1 Line 2 Notes:

Fct. 3.9.(11) D. REF. LOW
→ (MEAS. VALUE)
↵ CALIB. (NO) Use the ↑ key to select CALIB YES or
press ↵ to abort
↑ CALIB. Press ↵ to start the calibration. The meter
(YES) will now log the current temperature,
frequency and strain values. If for some
reason this is not possible BLOCKED will
be displayed and the operation aborted.
↵ (AIR) Use the ↑ key to select whether this
calibration point was AIR, or OTHER
fluid. If AIR is selected then pressing ↵
completes the operation.
↑ (OTHER)
↵ 0.0000 (g) / cm3 Enter the fluids density and units in the
↑→ 0.0000 kg / (cm3) normal way and then press ↵. The value
↑↑↑ 0.0000 kg / (m3) entered here must be the density of the
→→ (0).0000 kg / m3 fluid at the operating temperature. If the
↑x5 (5).0000 kg / m3 exact density of the product is not known
→↑↑ 500(.)00 kg / m3 at this time, enter an approximate value
(taking a sample from the line if required),
an exact value may be entered later.
↵ Fct. 3.9.(11) D. REF. LOW
↵x4 Exit the menus and save the changes.

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Setting the High Calibration Point
Ensure that the meter is properly installed and is operating correctly.
Circulate the high density fluid at a high flow rate for a few minutes to ensure that no air bubbles
remain inside the meter.
Adjust flow rate to the typical rate for the application. (50% of rated flow is ideal). If operating at
temperatures other than ambient maintain these conditions for about 20 minutes so that the
meter can stabilise. (G+ meters 100G and bigger need only be left 5 minutes but 20 minutes is
optimum).
On the menus go to menu 3.9.10 D. REF. HIGH and repeat the procedure as for the LOW
density point. (note WATER and not AIR will be the option for the density type in this case.)

Note : If on leaving functions 3.9.10 or 3.9.11 the CALIB. ERR message is displayed this means
that the meter was unable to calculate realistic values for CF1 and CF2. Press ↵ to continue.
This error may be caused by a number of factors. Please check the following:
Check initial values of CF1 and CF2, these should be the same or similar to the values printed
on the data plate. If these are vastly different re-enter the values from the data plate and repeat
the calibrations.
Check CF3 and CF4 are as printed on the data plate.
Ensure that both calibration points were carried out with different density fluids and that the
correct densities were entered on the display.

Reviewing the Calibration settings.

After successfully calibrating the density it is recommended that the new data is recorded on the
table below. CF1 and CF2 can be found from menus Fct. 3.9.1 and 3.9.2.

Density Calibration Data

Serial Number Date Primary Type

Fct. 3.9.1
CF1
Fct. 3.9.2
CF2
Fct. 3.9.3
CF3
Fct. 3.9.4
CF4
Frequency Temperature Strain Density
Fct. 3.9.10 Hz °C/°F Ω
D. REF. HIGH
Fct. 3.9.11 Hz °C/°F Ω
D. REF. LOW

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CF1 to CF4 can be found from menus Fct. 3.9.1 to 3.9.4 To find the remaining data proceed as
follows.

Key Line 1 Line 2 Notes:

Fct. 3.9.(10) D. REF. HIGH
→ (MEAS.
VALUE)
↑ (SET VALUE)
↵ 210.1234 HZ Record this frequency value.
↵ 22.1 °C Record this temperature value.
↵ 467.05 STRAIN Record this strain value.
↵ If WATER (or AIR for menu 3.9.6)
or (WATER) was selected then this will be
1200.1 displayed here. If a fluid other than air
(kg) / min or water was selected then the
density input by the customer will be
displayed. If required these values
can be edited here. Note if the value
is edited CF1 and CF2 will be
adjusted.
↵ Fct. 3.9.(10) D. REF. HIGH
↑ Fct. 3.9.(11) D. REF. LOW Repeat for the LOW calibration point.

When reviewing the calibration data the frequency, temperature and strain values cannot
normally be edited. If a replacement converter is being fitted then it may be necessary to copy
the calibration points into the new set of electronics. (CF1 to CF5 must be copied in all cases).
Frequency , temperature and strain data can be edited if the operator first enters the
PARAM.CODE.4 password in menu 3.3.8 (see section 5.14.4).

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 Density of water as a function of temperature

Temperature in Density in Temperature in Density in

3 3 3
°C °F kg/m lb/ft °C °F kg/m lb/ft3

0 32 999.8396 62.41999 25 77 997.0468 62.24563

0.5 32.9 999.8712 62.42197 25.5 77.9 996.9176 62.23757
1 33.8 999.8986 62.42367 26 78.8 996.7861 62.22936
1.5 34.7 999.9213 62.42509 26.5 79.7 996.6521 62.22099
2 35.6 999.9399 62.42625 27 80.6 996.5159 62.21249
2.5 36.5 999.9542 62.42714 27.5 81.5 996.3774 62.20384
3 37.4 999.9642 62.42777 28 82.4 996.2368 62.19507
3.5 38.3 999.9701 62.42814 28.5 83.3 996.0939 62.18614
4 39.2 999.9720 62.42825 29 84.2 995.9487 62.17708
4.5 40.1 999.9699 62.42812 29.5 85.1 995.8013 62.16788
5 41 999.9638 62.42774 30 86 995.6518 62.15855
5.5 41.9 999.9540 62.42713 30.5 86.9 995.5001 62.14907
6 42.8 999.9402 62.42627 31 87.8 995.3462 62.13947
6.5 43.7 999.9227 62.42517 31.5 88.7 995.1903 62.12973
7 44.6 999.9016 62.42386 32 89.6 995.0322 62.11986
7.5 45.5 999.8766 62.42230 32.5 90.5 994.8721 62.10987
8 46.4 999.8482 62.42053 33 91.4 994.7100 62.09975
8.5 47.3 999.8162 62.4185 33.5 92.3 994.5458 62.08950
9 48.2 999.7808 62.41632 34 93.2 994.3796 62.07912
9.5 49.1 999.7419 62.41389 34.5 94.1 994.2113 62.06861
10 50 999.6997 62.41125 35 95 994.0411 62.05799
10.5 50.9 999.6541 62.40840 35.5 95.9 993.8689 62.04724
11 51.8 999.6051 62.40535 36 98.6 993.6948 62.03637
11.5 52.7 999.5529 62.40209 36.5 97.7 993.5187 62.02537
12 53.6 999.4975 62.39863 37 98.6 993.3406 62.01426
12.5 54.5 999.4389 62.39497 37.5 99.5 993.1606 62.00302
13 55.4 999.3772 62.39112 38 100.4 992.9789 61.99168
13.5 56.3 999.3124 62.38708 38.5 101.3 992.7951 61.98020
14 57.2 999.2446 62.38284 39 102.2 992.6096 61.96862
14.5 58.1 999.1736 62.37841 39.5 103.1 992.4221 61.95692
15 59 999.0998 62.37380 40 104 992.2329 61.94510
15.5 59.9 999.0229 62.36901 40.5 104.9 992.0418 61.93317
16 60.8 998.9432 62.36403 41 105.8 991.8489 61.92113
16.5 61.7 998.8607 62.35887 41.5 106.7 991.6543 61.90898
17 62.6 998.7752 62.35354 42 107.6 991.4578 61.89672
17.5 63.5 998.6870 62.34803 42.5 108.5 991.2597 61.88434
18 64.4 998.5960 62.34235 43 109.4 991.0597 61.87186
18.5 65.3 998.5022 62.33650 43.5 110.3 990.8581 61.85927
19 66.2 998.4058 62.33047 44 111.2 990.6546 61.84657
19.5 67.1 998.3066 62.32428 44.5 112.1 990.4494 61.83376
20 68 998.2048 62.31793 45 113 990.2427 61.82085
20.5 68.9 998.1004 62.31141 45.5 113.9 990.0341 61.80783
21 69.8 997.9934 62.30473 46 114.8 989.8239 61.79471
21.5 70.7 997.8838 62.29788 46.5 115.7 989.6121 61.78149
22 71.6 997.7716 62.29088 47 116.6 989.3986 61.76816
22.5 72.5 997.6569 62.28372 47.5 117.5 989.1835 61.75473
23 73.4 997.5398 62.27641 48 118.4 988.9668 61.74120
23.5 74.3 997.4201 62.26894 48.5 119.3 988.7484 61.72756
24 75.2 997.2981 62.26132 49 120.2 988.5285 61.71384
24.5 76.1 997.1736 62.25355 49.5 121.1 988.3069 61.70000

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 Temperature in Density in Temperature in Density in
°C °F kg/m3 lb/ft3 °C °F kg/m3 lb/ft3

50 122 988.0839 61.68608 65.5 149.9 980.4432 61.20907

50.5 122.9 987.8592 61.67205 66 150.8 980.1751 61.19233
51 123.8 987.6329 61.65793 66.5 151.7 979.9057 61.17552
51.5 124.7 987.4051 61.64371 67 152.6 979.6351 61.15862
52 125.6 987.1758 61.62939 67.5 153.5 979.3632 61.14165
52.5 126.5 986.9450 61.61498 68 154.4 979.0901 61.12460
53 127.4 986.7127 61.60048 68.5 155.3 978.8159 61.10748
53.5 128.3 986.4788 61.58588 69 156.2 978.5404 61.09028
54 129.2 986.2435 61.57118 69.5 157.1 978.2636 61.07300
54.5 130.1 986.0066 61.55640 70 158 977.9858 61.05566
55 131 985.7684 61.54153 70.5 158.9 977.7068 61.03823
55.5 131.9 985.5287 61.52656 71 159.8 977.4264 61.02074
56 132.8 985.2876 61.51150 71.5 160.7 977.1450 61.00316
56.5 133.7 985.0450 61.49636 72 161.6 976.8624 60.98552
57 134.6 984.8009 61.48112 72.5 162.5 976.5786 60.96781
57.5 135.5 984.5555 61.46580 73 163.4 976.2937 60.95002
58 136.4 984.3086 61.45039 73.5 164.3 976.0076 60.93216
58.5 137.3 984.0604 61.43489 74 165.2 975.7204 60.91423
59 138.2 983.8108 61.41931 74.5 166.1 975.4321 60.89623
59.5 139.1 983.5597 61.40364 75 167 975.1428 60.87816
60 140 983.3072 61.38787 75.5 167.9 974.8522 60.86003
60.5 140.9 983.0535 61.37203 76 168.8 974.5606 60.84182
61 141.8 982.7984 61.35611 76.5 169.7 974.2679 60.82355
61.5 142.7 982.5419 61.34009 77 170.6 973.9741 60.80520
62 143.6 982.2841 61.32400 77.5 171.5 973.6792 60.78680
62.5 144.5 982.0250 61.30783 78 172.4 973.3832 60.76832
63 145.4 981.7646 61.29157 78.5 173.3 973.0862 60.74977
63.5 146.3 981.5029 61.27523 79 174.2 972.7881 60.73116
64 147.2 981.2399 61.25881 79.5 175.1 972.4890 60.71249
64.5 148.1 980.9756 61.24231 80 176 972.1880 60.69375
65 149 980.7099 61.22573

5.13 Specific Gravity

From Software version G2.0 onwards the operator has the option of displaying density as
A SPECIFIC GRAVITY.
Density of Process Fluid
Spec. Grav. =
Density of Water at 20°C
To set the display for Specific Gravity go to menu Fct. 1.2.5:

Fct. 1.2.(5). DENSITY

→
3
0000.0000 (g) / cm
Press the ↑ key repeatedly until the
display shows
↑
3
0000.0000 (lb) / cm
↑ 0000.0000 (S.G.)
↵ Fct. 1.2.(5). DENSITY

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5.13.1 Referred Density (Option)

Referred density is a factory-installed option which expands the type of density outputs available
to three different variations - ”actual” ( normal density output ), ”fixed”, and ”referred”. Any one
of these three options can be selected in Fct. 1.2.5 or Fct. 3.2.5 - the ”DENSITY” function of the
”DISPLAY” submenu. Program ”actual” if the ”Referred” or ”Fixed” Options are not desired.

Referred density corrects the actual density value to a standardised density value based on a
reference temperature. The reference temperature and the slope are programmable. The sign
of the slope coefficient (α) is always positive based on the assumption that increasing
temperature decreases the actual density measured. The referred density equation is as
follows:

ρr = ρa + α ( ta − tr )
where ”ρ” is the density and ”t” the temperature. Subscripts ”r” and ”a” indicate
”referred” or ”reference” and ”actual” respectively.

Note that the above equation is linear. Referred density accuracy is determined by how precise
a fit a linear function is to the actual temperature-density relationship of the process over the
range of operating temperatures. Also note that the coefficient, α , depends on the temperature
units selected, °F or °C, as well as the density units selected. The units of α are the change in
density per degree change in temperature.

Key strokes for the ”referred density” option shown below - start from the measuring mode:

Key Display Step #

line 1 line 2
→ Fct.(1).0 OPERATOR 1. enter programming mode
2×↑ Fct.(3).0 INSTALL
→ Fct.3.(1).0 BASIS.PARAM
↑ Fct.3.(2).0 DISPLAY
→ Fct.3.2.(1) CYCL.DISP.
4×↑ Fct.3.2.(5) DENSITY
→ ACTUAL
↑ FIXED
↑ REFERRED
↵
3
0.0000000 (g)/cm 2. set mass units in this step (or S.G.)
→
3
0.0000000 g/(cm ) 3. set volume units in this step
→
3
0(.)0000000 g/cm 1. set decimal point location in this
step
↵ + 20.0 REF.TEMP (°C) 2. set ref. temp. -°F or °C, sign &
value
↵ (0).000000 SLOPE/°C 6. set slope (α) of temp. coefficient
↵ Fct.3.2.(5) DENSITY 7. enter inputs
4×↵ 8. return to measuring mode

5.13.2 Fixed Density (Option):

The ”Fixed Density” Option permits setting a fixed, specific density value for the purpose of
calculating volumetric flowrate and/or volumetric total from mass flow. This is useful when
dealing with pure liquids or liquids with a known, fixed composition when it is desired to know
the volumetric flow referenced to a specific (fixed) density at a specific temperature.

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It is programmed by selecting ”FIXED” rather than ”REFERRED” and programming the fixed
density value in that step (step #4) of the program shown in 6.13.2 where the decimal point is
adjusted for ”Referred Density”. After setting the fixed density value, press 4x ↵ to return to
the measuring mode. ”Actual Density” is programmed in similar fashion except the density
value is not entered as with ”Fixed Density”.

5.14 User data

5.14.1 Programming the display language

The converter can display its messages and prompts in one of three languages, German,
English or French. The language may be changed using Menu 3.8.1..
Example: Setting for German language
Begin from measuring mode.

Key Display
line 1 line 2
→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR
↑↑ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL
→7x↑ Fct. 3.(8).0 USER DATA
→ Fct. 3.8.(1) LANGUAGE
→ (GB/USA)
↑ (F) French
↑ (D) German
↵ Fct. 3.8.(1) SPRACHE
German selected
↵ Fct. 3.(8).0 USER DATEN
↵↵↵

5.14.2 Password protection of menus

As mentioned in Section 4.2, access to the menus can be protected by a password. This
password protection is enabled by Menu 3.8.2. and the password itself can be altered by Menu
3.8.3.. To enable password protection and to change the password from its factory setting,
proceed as follows (Note: the password must be enabled in Fct. 3.8.2. before it can be changed
in Fct. 3.8.3.).
Begin from measuring mode
Key Display
line 1 line 2
→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR
→→ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL
→7x↑ Fct. 3.(8).0 USER DATA
→↑ Fct. 3.8.(2) ENTRY.CODE.1
→ (NO)
↑ (YES)
↵ Fct. 3.8.(2) ENTRY.CODE.1.
↑ Fct. 3.8.(3) CODE 1
→ CodE 1 ---------
any key x9 CodE 1 *********
Enter new password
CodE 1 ---------
Enter the new password again

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If the new password was entered the same both times it will be accepted, otherwise "CODE
WRONG" will be displayed.

NOTE:
The default value of the password protection code when leaving the factory is:
→→→↵↵↵↑↑↑

5.14.3 Custody transfer protection code

The converter can be set for measurement with or without the custody transfer protection
enabled.

When using custody transfer protection, any additional provisions of the local calibration
authority must be adhered to and the entire instrument must be approved by that authority.

The custody transfer protection can naturally also be used without official approval. The
calibration protection in the converter affects only the total summating counter. All settings
which alter the measured value of mass flow can no longer be altered when the calibration
protection is active.

The following cannot be altered :

– Primary head type and CF 1 to 5
– Low flow cut-off
– Custody transfer password
– Mass total display units and format.
– Flow direction
– Flow mode (Set to FLOW > 0 only)
– Standby
– Control input function. (Only acknowledge messages still allowed)
– System control. (Conditions and limits that trigger the system control function are
locked. 0 FLOW+RST function not allowed).
– Mass totaliser can no longer be reset. When the totaliser rolls over from 99999999
to 00000000 a status message will be set.

When custody transfer protection is enabled a warning message will be generated on any
interruption of the mains supply, or if the process fluid temperature varies by more than ±30°C
from the temperature that the zero calibration was performed at.
To enable or disable the custody transfer protection, use menu Fct. 3.8.6. CSTDY CODE.

Begin from measuring mode.

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR

2x↑ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL.
→ Fct. 3.(1).0 BASE DATA
7x↑ Fct. 3.(8).0 USER DATA
→ Fct. 3.8.(1) LANGUAGE
5x↑ Fct. 3.8.(6) CSTDY CODE
→ CodE 3
Input 9-keystroke Entry-Code
CODE (NO)
↑ CODE (YES)
4x↵

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The default value of the custody transfer protection code when leaving the factory is
↵→↑↵↑→↵→↑
This password may be changed using Menu 3.8.7.. However, this can only be done if custody
transfer protection is disabled first, as described above.

Begin from measuring mode.

Key Display
line 1 line 2
→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR
2x↑ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL.
→ Fct. 3.(1).0 BASE PARAM.
7x↑ Fct. 3.(8).0 USER DATA
→ Fct. 3.8.(1) LANGUAGE
6x↑ Fct. 3.8.(7) CODE 3
→ CodeE 3 --------
Enter new custody transfer
password two times.
Fct. 3.8.(7) CODE 3
4x↵

If the two entered passwords are different the message "CODE WRONG" is displayed.

The message has to be acknowledged with the ↵ key and input must be repeated with Fct.
3.8.7.. Then the protection state 'active' or 'inactive' can be chosen with Fct.3.8.6..

NOTE:
If the input of the custody transfer password is wrong, a 9-character code is displayed. With this
character code the manufacturer can decode the password in cases where the password is
lost.

It is also possible to protect just the mass totaliser. Menu 3.8.5. ENABL.RESET determines
whether the operator can clear the mass total from the ACKNOWLEDGE/RESET MENU.

Begin from measuring mode.

Key Display
line 1 line 2
→ Fct. (1).0 OPERATOR
2x↑ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL
→7x↑ Fct. 3.(8).0 USER DATA
→4x↑ Fct. 3.8.(5) ENABL.RESET
→ (YES)
↑ (NO)
↵ Fct. 3.8.(5) ENABL.RESET
4x↵ +110.25 kg
Mass Total Display
↵ CodE 2 --
↑→ RESET MASS
→ BLOCKED
Totaliser Reset is disabled
↵↵

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5.14.4 Primary head type and tube parameters (CF1 - 5)

The primary head type and tube parameters are factory set and should not normally be changed
by the customer. They are only normally needed if the converter has to be replaced in the field.
In this case, the new converter must be programmed with the correct primary head type, and
parameters, CF1 to CF5, must be entered as printed on the data plate.
In order to prevent accidental changes to key parameters CF3 and CF5 and the Primary head
type, an additional level of password protection is included. The operator may freely look at
these parameters as ”READ ONLY” but he may only be able to change it when he has first
entered the correct PARAM.CODE 4 password.

Fct. (1).0 OPERATION

↑↑ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL
→↑ × 7 Fct. 3.(8).0 USER DATA
→↑ × 7 Fct. 3.8.(8) PARAM.CODE.4
↑ CodE 4 ––
↵↑ OK
↵ Fct. 3.8.(8) PARAM.CODE.4

The operator may now edit, (if required), CF3, CF4, CF5 as well as PRIMRY.TYPE. Having
made the changes the operator should save them and return to the main displays. Once back
in the main displays any subsequent attempts to edit these parameters will be blocked until the
PARAM.CODE.4 password is re-entered.

To edit these parameters:

Key Display
line 1 line 2
Fct. 3.8.(8) PARAM.CODE.4
↵↵ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL
→→4x↑ Fct. 3.1.(5) PRIMRY.TYPE
→ (10G) T
↑ (100G) T
↑ (300G) T
→ (300G) T
↑ (300G) T+
Select the correct size and type (T,
T+, Z, Z+) as printed on the data
plate.
↵ Fct. 3.1.(5) PRIMRY.TYPE
↑ Fct. 3.1.(6) CF5
→ (0)16.000 CF5
Enter CF5 as printed on the data
plate.
↵ Fct. 3.1.(6) CF5
↵ Fct. 3.1.0. INSTALL
8x↑ Fct. 3.9.0. TUBE PARAM
→ Fct. 3.9.1. CF1
Enter CF1 to CF4 (Fct. 3.9.1. to
3.9.4.) as printed on the data plate.
4x↵

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5.14.5 Location

It is possible to program each unit with an individual identification number. This is especially
useful if the 'SMART' option is being used. To set the location number :

Begin from measuring mode

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→↑↑ Fct. (3).0 INSTALL

→7x↑ Fct. 3.(8).0 USER DATA
→↑↑↑ Fct. 3.8.(4) LOCATION
→ (M)FC 085
Factory Setting

Use the ↑ key to change the character under the cursor. The sequence is :
A to Z, 0 to 9, +, -, *, /, =, SPACE.

Use the → key to move the cursor to the next character.

Press ↵ key when completed.

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Part C Special options, Functional checks, Service and Order
numbers
6. Special Options

6.1 Use in hazardous areas

MFM 4085 K/F - Ex Coriolis massflow meters are approved for use in hazardous areas as
electrical equipment in conformance with the harmonised European Standards and Factory
Mutual (FM). Conformity between the temperature classes and the temperature of the process
fluid, meter size and material of the measuring tube is defined in the test certificate. The Test
Certificate, certificate of conformity and wiring instructions are included in the Installation and
Operating instructions for Ex equipment.

This is a separate manual to the standard Installation and Operating manual and is only
supplied when an instrument for use in a hazardous area is ordered. If you have an ”Ex”
instrument, please ensure that you have this manual and read it carefully before using the
massflow meter.

6.2 Converter with non-standard output options

The flowmeter may be supplied with one or more of the output options as mentioned in Part B,
Section 4.7. These are factory fitted options and changes should not be attempted by
unqualified personnel. Most of these options are hi-pot-tested to comply with the requirements
of Ex and CE and if field exchanged these requirements may be violated. * Krohne will also not
accept responsibility or honour the warranty if this is done. If you need an option change,
please contact your nearest office for advice.

*All options are not compatible in certain configurations with older versions of software.

6.3 Concentration measurement

The Corimass G-Series may be fitted with a concentration measurement option. This option
enables the meter to measure sugar concentration in °Brix or °Baumé, concentration by mass
or volume.

The fluid may be a liquid / liquid or a liquid / solid suspension mixture. If the meter has been
fitted with this option a separate Concentration manual will be supplied with the meter.
If you have any queries, please contact your local Krohne office for further assistance.

6.4 Converter with Hart communication option

The instrument menu can be accessed and programmed remotely via the 4 - 20 mA output.
The following options are available:

a) H.H.C Hand-Held Communicator with Hart communications protocol.

b) MS DOS PC via an RS 232 adaptor and CONFIG software

Detailed instructions are supplied when these options are purchased. Refer to the section with
the Order numbers for ordering details or contact Krohne.

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6.5 Converter with RS 485 or Modbus Communication option

When this option is fitted only one analog 4 - 20 mA output is fitted as well.

Detailed description of the Krohne RS 485 or Modbus protocol is available on request or when
the meter is ordered a copy is included in the instruction package.

6.6 Custody Transfer option

The G-Series has been approved for custody transfer applications in Germany. If you have a
custody transfer application, please check with your local authorities in the weights and
measures department for local requirements.

Krohne will gladly assist in obtaining a local approval.

7. Functional checks

7.1 Test functions

Menu 2.0. contains a number of test functions. These allow the current, frequency and alarm
outputs to be driven at a number of fixed test levels, so that the communication between the
converter and the customer's equipment can be verified. In addition, other functions allow
various measured parameters from the primary head to be viewed directly for trouble shooting
purposes.

7.1.1 Testing the display

This function sends a test sequence to the LCD display which causes each element of the
display to be lit in sequence. If any segments fail to light, this indicates that the display is faulty
and should be replaced.

Begin from measuring mode.

Key Display
line 1 line 2

→↑ Fct. (2).0 TEST

→ Fct. 2.(1) TEST DISP.
→ Display blanks then starts its
test sequence

The test may be terminated at any time by pressing the ↵ key, otherwise the display returns
automatically when the sequence is complete.

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7.1.2 Testing current output

This function allows a number of fixed current levels from 0 to 22 mA to be driven from the
current output. This function interrupts the normal operation of the output, so the operator will be
asked if he is sure before the test commences.

Key Display
line 1 line 2

Fct. 2.(1) TEST DISP.

↑ Fct. 2.(2) TEST I
→ SURE (NO)
↑ SURE (YES)
↵ (0 mA)
0 mA is output
↑ (2 mA)
↑ (4 mA)
↑ (10 mA)
↑ (16 mA)
↑ (20 mA)
↑ (22 mA)
↑ (0 mA)

Press the ↵ key at any time to stop the test and return the output to normal operation.

Systems with two or more current outputs

From software G2.00 onwards programming of any current output will be by menus Fct. 1.3.0
and Fct. 3.3.0 (testing will be by menu Fct. 2.2) regardless of how many current outputs are
fitted. When programming (or testing) a system with two current outputs the operator must first
select the desired output number.

Fct. 3.(3).0 CUR.OUT.I

→ Fct. 3.3.0 CUR.OUT.I(1)
↑ Fct. 3.3.0 CUR.OUT.I(2)
Use the ↑ key to select the
desired output number
↵ Fct. 3.3.(1) FUNCTION I
Program the selected output
as normal

7.1.3 Testing pulse output

This function allows the frequency/pulse output to be tested. The frequency output has an open
collector transistor drive which requires a pull-up resistor to an external DC power supply. (Sect.
2.3). When this output is connected to the customer’s instrumentation, reliable operation can
only be ensured if the customer takes proper care to ensure the connection is properly screened
against external electrical interference. Therefore, it is important that this output connection
should be thoroughly tested before being put into use.

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To test the frequency, connect a frequency meter to the pulse output terminals and proceed as
follows:

Key Display
line 1 line 2

Fct. 2.(2) TEST I

↑ Fct. 2.(3) TEST P
→ SURE (NO)
↑ SURE (YES)
↵↵ Fct. 2.3.(1) FREQUENCY
→ (LEVEL LOW)
0V on the output
↑ (LEVEL HIGH)
+V on the output
↑ 1 Hz
A frequency meter
connected to the
output will show 1Hz.
↑ 10 Hz
↑ 100 Hz
↑ 1000 Hz
After testing the
1000 Hz signal
connect a counter to
the output.
↵ Fct.2.3.(1) FREQUENCY

To test the pulse output, connect an external counter to the output terminals. When testing the
pulse output, the operator has the choice of the following pulse widths: 0.4 ms, 1.0 ms, 10.0
ms, 100.0 ms and 500 ms. The operator should choose the pulse width that best matches the
performance of his external pulse counter.

Connect a pulse counter to the impulse output and proceed as follows:

Fct. 2.(3).0 TEST P

→ SURE (NO)
↑ SURE (YES)
↵ Fct. 2.3.(1) FREQUENCY
↑ Fct. 2.3.(2) TEST PULSE
→ (0.4 mSec)
Use the ↑ to select the
desired pulse width
↑ (1.0 mSec)
↑ (10.0 mSec)
↑ (100.0 mSec)
Having selected the pulse
width zero the external
counter and then press ↵
↵ 625 100.0 mSec

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The meter now issues a stream of pulses with the set width. The running total of pulses sent is
shown on the display. The test stops when either 100,000 pulses have been sent or the
operator presses the ↵ key.

If the counter reads a smaller number than the actual number of pulses sent, or the frequency
meter under reads, then this indicates that a weak signal is reaching the frequency meter/pulse
counter. In this case try the following suggestions:-

(i) Decrease the external pull-up resistor

(ii) Decrease/remove the filter capacitor.
(iii) Decrease the cable length between the converter and the counter.
(iv) Add external buffers to boost the signal.

If the pulse counter reads a larger number than the converter, or if the frequency meter reading
is high or unstable, then this indicates the presence of external interference. Try one or more of
the following:-

(i) Add/increase the size of the filter capacitor. (10 - 100nF)

(ii) Use high quality screened cable.
(iii) Keep cable lengths as short as possible, avoiding high power equipment/switchgear and
any cabling connected to them.
(iv) Use external buffers.

7.1.4 Testing alarm output

This is a simple function that allows the alarm output to be tested at both its high and low states.

Key Display
line 1 line 2

Fct. 2.(3) TEST P

↑ Fct. 2.(4) TEST A
→ SURE (NO)
↑ SURE (YES)
↵ (LEVEL LOW)
0V on the output
↑ (LEVEL HIGH)
+24V on the output
↵ Fct. 2.(4) TEST A

7.1.5 Testing control input

Menu 2.5 allows the state of the control input signal to be tested.

Key Display
line 1 line 2

Fct. 2.(4) TEST A

↑ Fct. 2.(5) TEST INP.E
→ HI RESET MASS

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Line 1 of the display shows the current state of the input. HI = 4 - 24 Volts, LO = 0 - 2 Volts.
Line 2 shows the currently selected function of the input. As the voltage on the input changes so
the display will change from HI to LO accordingly. However, whilst using the test function no
action will be taken in response to the input (i.e. the total will not be reset).
NOTE: If the input is disconnected it will read LO.
7.1.6 Viewing temperature and strain

Menu 2.6 allows the current temperature and strain gauge readings to be monitored. These
figures are used internally by software for flow and density compensation.

Key Display
line 1 line 2
Fct. 2.(5) TEST INP.E
↑ Fct. 2.(6) TEST TEMP.
→ 20.0 °C
Current temperature °C
↑ 68.0 °F
Current temperature °F
↑ 465.05 STRAIN
Resistance of the Strain Gauge
in Ohms.
↵ Fct. 2.(7) TEST TEMP.

7.1.7 Viewing primary head signal conditions

Menu 2.7 allows four measured parameters from the primary head to be displayed.

Sensor A, Sensor B (Fct. 2.7.1 and 2.7.2)

These give the normalised sensor signal levels from the primary head. In normal operation
these are controlled so that they both read about 80 - 82%.

If the sensors read less than this it indicates that the vibrations of the primary head are being
impeded. This could be due to a poor installation or a large quantity of air in the process fluid.

Frequency (menu 2.7.3)

This function displays the current resonant frequency of the primary head. This value is primarily
used to calculate the density of the process fluid.

Installation factor (menu 2.7.4)

This factor is a measure of the quality of the primary head's installation. This figure shows
roughly how much energy is required to sustain the oscillations in the primary head. Generally,
the lower the installation factor the better the installation, any reading less than 20 for 10 to 800
G, 30 for 1500 G, 40 for 3000 G is acceptable (See Section 1.2.4 for Ex Installation factors -
which are higher.). In addition, if the process fluid has a large gas content this will have the
effect of damping out primary head oscillation, which will in turn cause the installation factor to
increase.

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8. Service and Troubleshooting

8.1 Threads and ”O” Ring of the converter housing lid

The screw threads and gaskets of both housing covers should be well greased at all times.
Always check for signs of damage and never allow dust to accumulate. Defective gaskets and
lids should be replaced immediately to maintain the integrity of the protection category.

The grease used must be non-corrosive to aluminium and should be acid- and resin-free.

8.2 Replacing the converter electronics

Always switch off power before commencing work!

For Ex version allow 30 minutes to cool before opening housing.

1. Use the special wrench to remove the cover from the terminal compartment.
2. Disconnect all cables from the terminals in the rear terminal compartment.:
MFC 085 : term. 5/6/4/4.1/4.2/11/12
3. Use the special wrench to remove the cover from the electronic compartment.
4. Undo screws A and fold display board to side.
5. Remove plug C (10-pin, signal cable).
6. Undo screws D using a screwdriver for recessed-head screws and carefully remove the
complete electronics.
7. On the electronics, check the supply voltage and fuse F9, and change / replace if
necessary, see Sect. 8.3.
8. Reassemble in reverse order (points 6 to 1).
9. Primary head specific parameters, as printed on the data plate, must now be entered on to
the new converter. (see section 7.1).
10. Subsequently be sure to check the zero and store the new zero value.

A. Screws that hold the display

PCB in place.

B. Ribbon cable connecting

display PCB to converter
electronics.

C. 10-pin sensor connector.

C
D. Screws that hold the
converter electronics in place.

Important: Ensure that the screw thread of the covers on the electronics and terminal
compartments are well greased at all times. The grease used must be non-
corrosive to aluminium and should be acid- and resin-free.

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8.3 Change of operating voltage and power fuse F9

Always switch off power source before commencing work!

Remove electronics as described in Section 8.2.

8.3.1 Replacement of power fuse F9

The mains fuse F9 of the converter, sits on the power supply board beside the transformer, as
shown below.
The fuse will not blow, unless there was either a connection error or a fault in the converter
itself.
The table below shows the right fuse for the different voltages the converter could be set to. Do
not use any other than the specified type.

For position of fuses, see power supply board layout diagram.

Voltage Fuse F9
200,230/240 VAC 160 mA T
100,115/120 VAC 315 mA T
42,48 VAC 800 mA T
21,24 VAC 1.6 A T
The fuses should be in anti-surge type with a breaking capacity of 1500 A at 250 V AC.
For part numbers, see table under section 9, Order numbers.

8.3.2 Changing the operating voltage

1. Insert voltage select cable into the correct position on the power supply circuit board, to
obtain desired voltage.
2. If necessary, change fuse F9 to suit the new voltage. (See fuse table for values of F9)

IMPORTANT
If the operating voltage has been altered from the factory setting, ensure that the primary head’s
data plate and the label on the F9 fuse holder are amended accordingly.

Power supply layout

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8.4 Turning the display circuit board

To ensure horizontal positioning of the display irrespective of the location of the MFM 4085 K
compact flow meter, the display circuit board can be turned through 90° or 180°.

1. Switch off the power supply!

2. Unscrew the cover from the electronics compartment using the special wrench.
3. Remove screw A from the display board.
4. Turn display board into desired position.
5. Fold the ribbon cable as shown in the following drawings. Please follow directions
scrupulously so as to avoid damage to electronic components and printed boards! For the
version on the right the screws A must be repositioned on the display board.
6. Carefully screw down the display board.

Directions for folding the ribbon cable on the display circuit board:

8.5 Turning the signal converter housing

To facilitate access to connecting, indicating and operating elements on MFM 4085 K compact
flow meters that are installed in locations that are hard to get at, the signal converter housing
can be turned through 90°.

1. The connection wires between primary head and signal converter housing are extremely
short and can break easily.
2. Switch off the power source!
3. Clamp the flow meter firmly by the primary head housing.
4. Secure the converter housing against slipping and tilting.
5. Loosen slightly but do not remove the 4 bolts connecting the two housings.
6. Carefully turn the converter housing clockwise or anti-clockwise a maximum of 90°, but do
not lift the housing. If the gasket should stick, do not attempt to lever it off.
7. To conform to the requirements of protection category IP 67, keep connecting faces clean
and tighten the 4 fixing bolts uniformly.

Any faults resulting from failure to follow these instructions scrupulously shall not be
covered by our warranty!

WARNING: Ex/Hazardous duty versions may not be turned. Please

order correct position at time of placing order or consult Krohne.

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8.6 Troubleshooting

Operational errors may be caused by:

– The process medium

– The installation
– The measuring system

Most frequently, errors occur in the measuring system when it is installed and switched on for
the first time. They are normally due to incorrect installation of the primary head.

When the measuring system is switched on and the converter's self-test has been carried out
(Display message 'TEST') the message 'STARTUP' is displayed. During this time, the converter
tries to activate the primary head. Usually, the desired value for the oscillation amplitude is
reached after a few seconds and the converter starts displaying mass flow. However, if the
display is flashing, the system cannot enter the measuring mode. The problem is signalled by
the arrow to 'Status' on the front plate.

First of all, it is advisable to inspect the installation to determine if it was installed in compliance
with the installation instructions. If this is the case, then the following steps should be taken for
localising the fault :

If the primary head is not installed in a vertical position, increase the flush period and flow rate in
order to remove air bubbles and solid materials from the primary head.
If the primary head starts to oscillate, but the measured values are erratic or the primary head
keeps returning to STARTUP, then the possible cause of the trouble could be:

1. Poor installation causing an excessively high installation factor.

2. Bad zero calibration.

Monitor the primary head's INSTAL.FACT using Fct. 2.7.4. If the reading is high, (see Section
1.2.3) then this indicates either poor meter clamping or excessive gas in the process fluid. For
horizontally installed systems, flush the meter at a high flow rate to remove any air bubbles that
may have collected. Shut off the flow and recheck the drive level. If the drive reading is still high,
check that the meter has been installed and clamped correctly. In a poor installation, drive
power is wasted in transmitting vibrations to the attached pipe work, and this greatly degrades
meter performance. As a general guide, the clamping should be adjusted as described in the
installation manual.

Sympathetic vibrations, which are transmitted to the primary head via the floor or the pipe
system, can lead to an unstable zero point. This can cause the mass totalizer to ”creep” with
time, even when the flow is shut off.

Another reason for an increase in the display of the flow rate is due to calibrating the zero point
with a non-zero flow rate. In this case, make sure that the shutoff valves are completely closed
and then re-calibrate the zero point.

Problems occurring during the measuring process

During operation the system is continually checking itself and its measured values against
various conditions. If one or more of these conditions are broken, then the system indicates that
a problem has occurred and various messages are stored in an internal message list. Whenever
a new problem is found the display starts to flash and the status arrow is lit, drawing the
operator's attention to the problem. The display will continue to flash indefinitely until the
operator acknowledges the warnings.

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The operator may inspect the message list at any time, using the RESET/ACKNOWLEDGE
menu. As the operator goes through the list, if a message is marked with '≡' characters, this
indicates a new warning that the operator had not previously acknowledged. At the end of the
list the operator is asked to acknowledge the warnings with 'QUIT (YES)' prompt. If the operator
selects YES by pressing the ↵ key, the system will attempt to remove the warnings from the list.
If the source of a problem is still present (say mass flow is too high for example) the warning
can not be removed from the list. When the operator returns to the measurement mode the
display will have stopped flashing showing that all the problems detected so far have been
acknowledged. However, the status arrow will only be extinguished if there are no longer any
messages present in the list. It is also possible to indicate in the main display if so desired (see
section 5.12).

In summary

The display flashes if the meter has detected problems that have not been acknowledged by the
operator.
The status arrow is shown until all warnings have been acknowledged and cleared.
– The warning message shown in the display, if cause is still present.
– A warning is contained in the message list if :
The cause of the problem is still present.
The cause of the problem is no longer present, but the warning has not yet been acknowledged.
– A message shows three bars "≡" as long as it has not been acknowledged.

A complete list of warning messages and their causes are given on the following page.

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Status messages

ERROR TYPE COMMENT

MESSAGES
SAMPLING Severe PLL out of range
SENSOR A Severe Sensor A voltage signal less than 5% of desired value
SENSOR B Severe Sensor B voltage signal less than 5% of desired value
RATIO A/B Severe One sensor signal much larger than the other
EEPROM FATAL Unable to save data in EEPROM. Hardware fault.
SYSTEM FATAL Indicates software error, will always occur with
WATCHDOG
WATCHDOG Severe Reset due to SYSTEM error or temporary power supply
drop-off
NVRAM Severe NVRAM check sum error, previous data lost
DC A Severe DC voltage part of sensor A is larger than 20% of ADC max
DC B Severe DC voltage part of sensor B is larger than 20% of ADC max
NVRAM FULL Light NVRAM has exceeded its specified number of write cycles
MASS FLOW Light Mass flow rate > 2 nominal flow *
ZERO ERROR Light Mass flow rate at zero adjust is larger than > 20% of
nominal (100%) flow rate *
TEMPERATUR Light Temperature > outside operating range
STRAIN Light Strain out of operating range
CURRENT.SAT Output Current output saturated **
FREQ.SAT Output Frequency output saturated **
ALARM.OUT.A Output Process alarm limit check exceeded **
ROM DEF Light EEPROM check sum error, defaults loaded from ROM
TOTAL O/F Light Custody transfer only. Mass total has overflowed the
display, i.e. it has gone from 99999999 to 00000000
TEMP.CUST Light Custody transfer only. Operating temperature has drifted
by more than ±30°C from the zero calibration temperature
POWER.FAIL Light Custody transfer only. There has been an interruption of
power to the converter.

* Actual mass flow rate is too big or manual zero offset PUTIN.VAL in Fct. 1.1.1 was
programmed incorrectly.
** Change output range to avoid saturation.

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8.7 Fault finding

Most of the common faults and symptoms experienced with the flowmeter can be resolved with
the help of the following table.
To simplify the use of the table, the faults and symptoms are grouped together:
GROUPS D Display, inputs and outputs
I Current output
P Pulse output
A Alarm output (Status)
E Control input (Binary)
OP Measurement mode and commissioning
ST Commissioning and Start-up of the flowmeter
Please check the following table of hints and advice before
calling your KROHNE Service Department.

Group Fault / Symptom Cause Remedy

Group D
D1 No display or outputs Power not switched on Switch on power
Power supply fuse F9 Replace fuse as per
blown Section 8.3.1
Fuses F10, and/or Replace converter as per
F12 blown Sect. 8.2 or call Krohne
service.
D2 Fluctuating display and Time constant too small Increase time constant as
outputs per Section 5.3.
D3 Mass flow display incorrect The wrong values for Check and correct according
parameters CF3 - CF5 to Sections 5.12 and 5.14.4
programmed. (These are
stamped on the data plate)
Zero calibration Re-do zero, check manual
offset
Primary sensor faulty Check as per Section 8.8
D4 Density display and Parameters CF 1-4 incorrect Check the correct according
outputs not correct to 5.12 - 5.14:
Excitation frequency of Check for air in meter. Call
primary sensor not correct Krohne.
when filled with water (see
section 1.2.5)
Primary sensor faulty Check as per Section 8.8
Group I
I1 Connected instrument Connection polarity Correct as per Sect. 2.3
displays 0 or negative values wrong
Connected instrument Check output with a mA
faulty or current output faulty meter.
I Test OK
Check cabling and connected
instrument and replace if
necessary.
I Test faulty
Current output faulty. Replace
converter or call Krohne
service.

Group Fault / Symptom Cause Remedy

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 Current output switched Switch on as per Fct.
off. 3.3.1
I2 Wrong display on Current programming Correct the programming
connected instrument not correct. as per Fct. 3.3.1 - 3.3.4
I3 Fluctuating display on Time constant too small Increase the time
connected instrument constant as per Fct. 3.1.3
Group P
P1 Connected totalizer not Connection / polarity not Check and correct as per
counting correct. Section 2.3
Totalizer or external Check output with
supply voltage faulty. totalizer:
Test OK
Check cabling and totalizer.
Check external voltage supply
Test faulty
Pulse output faulty. Replace
converter or call Krohne
Service.
Alarm output is used as Check connections as per
external voltage supply, a Section 2.3. Voltage between
possible electrical short-circuit terminals 5 and 4.2 approx. 24
or alarm/pulse output faulty. V. Correct short circuit if
present. If still faulty the
alarm or pulse output is faulty.
Re-place converter or call
Krohne Service.
Pulse output is switched Switch on as per Fct.
off 3.4.1
P2 Fluctuating pulse rate Time constant too small Increase time constant as
per Fct. 3.1.3
P3 Pulse rate too high or too Programming of pulse Correct programming as
low output incorrect. per Fct. 3.4.1 - 3.4.4
External induced noise due Check cabling and replace
to low quality cable or with screened cable.
unscreened cable. See Section 2.3
Group A
A1 Alarm output not Connection / polarity Correct as per Sect. 2.3
functioning incorrect.
Alarm output or external Program alarm output to
instrument faulty ”direction” as per Fct. 3.5.1.
Set flow direction to negative
and check alarm output.
Test OK
Check external instrument
and if necessary replace.
Test faulty
Alarm output faulty. Replace
converter or call Krohne
Service.
Alarm output switched off Switch on as per Fct.
3.5.1
A2 Incorrect voltage level at Incorrectly programmed in Correct as follows:
output terminals (Hi/Lo) Fct. 3.5.2 Hi = 24 V
Lo = 0 V

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Group Fault / Symptom Cause Remedy
Group E
E1 Control input does not Connection / polarity Correct as per Sect. 2.3
function incorrect.
Programming incorrect Correct the programming
as per Fct. 3.6.1 - 3.6.2. Test
as per Fct. 2.15. If test is
faulty, the output is faulty.
Replace converter or call
Krohne Service.
Control input switched off. Switch on as per Fct.
3.6.1
Group ST
ST1 Display keeps returning Poor/intermittant power. Check incoming supply
to ”test”. (during start-up) Supply to meter.
Hardware failure Replace converter or call
Krohne Service.
ST2 Display returns to ”Start Possible poor mechanical Check install factor and
up” and the status arrow is installation. correct installation as per
illuminated. Section. 1
Check the status list in
reset/quit menu as per
Section 4.5 and acknow-ledge
the error message.
Primary Sensor faulty Check as per Sect. 8.8
Fuse F11 blown. (negative Call Krohne Service.
analog voltage).
ST3 Display returns to Start- Sensor cannot vibrate Correct installation as per
up and the primary sensor is freely due to poor mechanical Section 1 and try again.
noisy. installation.
Group OP
OP1 Installation factor larger Mechanical installation not Check installation and
than value given in Sect. correct or air bubbles in correct if necessary (see
1.2.3 process fluid. External Section 1). Flush process pipe
influences due to pumps, work to get rid of air.
motors, etc.
OP2 Display indicates a flow- Valves not shut tight or air Check valves for tight shut-
rate during zero setting. in process fluid. off. Flush lines with high
Valves closed. velocity.
Zero calibration not OK Check that flow is zero and
pipe is full without air bubbles.
Do automatic calibration as per
Section 5.1 and ensure that a
”0” is programmed in the zero
set function.

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8.8 Checking the Primary Head

Remember! Always switch the power off before opening the converter housing.
Required tools and test equipment
– Phillips screwdriver
– Multimeter
– Special wrench to unscrew converter housing lids
8.8.1 Compact Meter

A. Screws that hold the display

PCB in place.

B. Ribbon cable connecting display

PCB to converter electronics.
P
C. 10-pin sensor connector.

C D. Screws that hold the converter

electronics in place.

P. Power supply circuit board

Preliminary preparation
– Remove front lid of electronic housing
– Unscrew the two screws ”A” that hold down the display PCB and fold the ribbon cable and
PCB carefully to one side.
– Unplug blue primary connector ”C” from amplifier board

10-Pin Sensor Connector ”C” (Connector between primary and converter)

(orange)

(yellow)
(green)

(brown)
(white)

(black)

(violet)
(grey)

(blue)

(red)

Colours in parenthesis are valid for Ex-converters

Testing the resistance values of Typical values Assessment of

the sensors and exciter measured values
1 Measuring tube driver:
Measure between grey and black 30 - 50 ohm
2 To check sensor A and B: Measurements outside
Measure between: typical values:
green and violet (Sensor A) 50 - 130 ohm Primary faulty
white and yellow (Sensor B) Replace or call Krohne
service.
3 To check the temperature 500 - 550 ohm Measurements inside
sensor (RTD): (ambient temperature typical values:
Measure between blue and red. dependent) Sensor OK
4 To check the strain gauge:
Measure between orange and red. 400 - 600 ohm

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8.8.2 Remote Meter

The G meter can be supplied as remote meter with 5 m cable. Under no circumstances should
the cable cut be shorter or joined to increase its length. The meter is calibrated with this 5m
cable length. Any changes will influence the performance of the meter.
There are two different configurations of remote meter, on the first version the cable is cast on
the converter end and the second has a terminal junction box at the converter end. On the
junction box version, the measurements can be done at the terminals. On the cast version,
measurements can be done on the blue primary connector (see section 8.8.1).

Testing the resistance values of Typical values Assesment of

the sensors and exciter measured values
1 Measuring tube driver:
Measure between white and 30 - 50 ohm
black
2 To check sensor A and B: Measurements outside
Measure between: typical values:
green and black 50 - 130 ohm Primary faulty
(Sensor A) Replace or call Krohne
orange and black service.
(Sensor B)
3 To check the temperature Measurements inside
sensor (RTD): 500 - 550 ohm typical values:
Measure between blue and (ambient temperature Sensor OK
black dependant)
4 To check the strain gauge:
Measure between black and 400 - 600 ohm
red.

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8.9 Status Warnings

The MFC 085 can detect a number of anomalous conditions during operation. These are
classed into four groups as follows :
LIGHT
These include :
– Mass flow >2x primary head rating.
– Temperature outside operating range
– Mass total overflow.
Typically these indicate a problem with the use of the instrument, not the instrument itself.
OUTPUT
These warnings occur where the converter is trying to drive a signal on either the current or
frequency output which is outside the selected range. For example: Max flow = 10kg/min but
actual flow is 15kg/min. If the current output was set for mass flow then it would saturate at
20mA (10kg/min) plus over-range. Saturation of the outputs in this way may or may not be a
problem for the operator, so it is optional as to whether a warning is set or not in this case. (If
required, the process alarm could be used to indicate independently the saturation of the
outputs). In addition, if the Process Alarm is used to detect that a measured value is out of
range then this also generates an output warning.
SEVERE
These include any fault that causes the primary head to stop vibrating. This may be due to large
quantities of air in the process fluid or to poor clamping of the instrument. Severe errors may
also be due to a hardware fault. The instrument will restart as soon as the fault clears.
FATAL
Fatal errors indicate a major fault with the converter. In this case the converter stops completely
and then tries to restart as if it had just been switched on. Normally such errors will require
repair by service personnel.

Viewing and acknowledging warning messages

Whenever a warning occurs the display will start to flash and the status arrow on the display will
be set. The flashing display enables the operator to see from a distance that a problem has
occurred. The operator can now inspect the list as follows:
Begin from measuring mode.

Key Display
line 1 line 2

↵ CodE 2 --
↑ CodE *-
→ RESET MASS
↑ MSG. LIST
→ ≡2 Err≡ MASS FLOW
(Flow > 2 x Nominal tube flow)
The "≡" symbols indicate that
this warning has not previously
been acknowledged.
→ 2 Err I1 SAT
(Current output saturated)
↵ QUIT (YES)
↵ MSG. LIST

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If the operator selects "QUIT YES" the status arrow will disappear if the causes of the warning
have themselves cleared. However, if for example the mass flow is still too large, then the arrow
will remain. On returning to the measurement, however, the display will have stopped flashing.
This shows that the warnings have been acknowledged by the operator even if it was not
possible to clear them. In this event, the flow rate should be reduced and "QUIT YES" selected
again.
The user can control the level of warnings from Fct.1.2.2. This menu also allows the warning to
be viewed directly from within the measurement mode if desired.
The operator can choose from:
NO MESSAGE
No warnings will be displayed in the main displays. Output saturation warnings ignored. Light
warnings do not cause display to flash.
PRIMARY HEAD
Light warnings registered in main display. Output warnings ignored.
OUTPUT
Only output warnings in main display.
ALL MESG.
All warning messages displayed.
NOTE:
Only if "OUTPUT" or "ALL MESGS." are selected above will saturation of the outputs trigger a
converter warning (display flashing etc.), otherwise these conditions are completely ignored.
If this facility is enabled then the operator may view the warnings as follows :
Begin from measuring mode
Key Display
line 1 line 2
(23.124 kg/min)
whole display flashing
↑ (≡2 Err≡ Mass Flow)
error not yet acknowledged
↑ (0.98 g/cm3)
↑ (2 Err I1 SAT)
↑ (1244.344 kg)
↑ (≡2 Err≡ Mass Flow)
↑ (20.4 °C)

To set up the converter to display errors in the measuring mode:

Begin from measuring mode
Key Display
line 1 line 2
→ Fct. (1).0. OPERATOR
→↑ Fct. 1.(2).0. DISPLAY
→↑ Fct. 1.2.(2) STATUS MSG.
→ (NO MESSAGE)
↑ (PRIMRY.HEAD)
↑ (OUTPUT.)
↑ (ALL MESGS.)
↵ Fct. 1.2.(2) STATUS MSG
4x↵
If the current output is set to a range with a warning state (e.g. 0 - 20/22mA) then the output will
jump to that state when any anomalous condition occurs.

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9. Order numbers

Standard Converters Order Number

100 - 240 V AC HART CE 2.10710100
21 - 48 V AC HART CE 2.10710340
24 V DC HART CE 2.10725100
100 - 240 V AC Multi I/O HART CE 2.11239020
21 - 48 V AC Multi I/O HART CE 2.11239040
24 V DC Multi I/O HART CE 2.11239060

Ex Converters Order Number

100 - 240 V AC HART CE 2.10724100
21 - 48 V AC HART CE 2.10724340
24 V DC HART CE 2.10726100
100 - 240 V AC Multi I/O HART CE 2.11239080
21 - 48 V AC Multi I/O HART CE 2.11239100
24 V DC Multi I/O HART CE 2.11239120

Power Supply - Fuse F9

Value Order number Fuse type
160 mA T 5.07379.00 5 × 20 mm G-Fuse
315 mA T 5.05804.00 Switching capacity
800 mA T 5.08085.00 1500 A
1.6 A T 5.07823.00
1.25 A T 5.09080.00 TR 5, switching
capacity 35 A

Fuse Value
F 10 +5 V Analog voltage 500 mA T
F 11 Negative Analog voltage 100 mA T
F 12 Input /output functions 160 mA T

These fuses F10, F11 & 12 are soldered into the power supply and are essential to ensure the
system complies with the European Union’s low voltage directive. Any attempt to replace these
fuses will invalidate the waranty and should not be attempted by the customer. These fuses will
only blow in the event of:
− Customer abuse, i.e. removing the display with the power still on or incorrect use of outputs.
− Hardware fault

Spares and accessories Order number

1. Special spanner for lid 3.07421.01
2. Lid ”O”ring seal
3. RS 232 Adaptor and Config. Software 2.10209.00
4. Magnet 2.07053.00

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Part D Technical Data, Measurement principle and Block
diagram
10. Technical Data

10.1 Measuring ranges and error limits

CORIMASS MFM 4085 K&KM 10 G 100 G 300 G 800 G 1500 G 3000 G

Measuring ranges
(*see “Reference conditions” below)
Nominal flow rate 10 kg/min 100 kg/min 300 kg/min 800 kg/min 1500 kg/min 3000 kg/min
600 kg/h 6000 kg/h 18000 kg/h 48000 kg/h 90000 kg/h 180000 kg/h
22 lb/min 220 lb/min 660 lb/min 1760 lb/min 3300 lb/min 6600 lb/min

Useable range 20 kg/min 200 kg/min 600 kg/min 1600kg/min 3000 kg/min 6000 kg/min
1200 kg/h 12000 kg/h 36000 kg/h 96000 kg/h 180000 kg/h 360000 kg/h
44 lb/min 440 lb/min 1320 lb/min 3520 lb/min 6600 lb/min 13200 lb/min

Min. flow rate 0.25 kg/min 2 kg/min 5 kg/min 15 kg/min 25 kg/min 50 kg/min
15 kg/h 120 kg/h 300 kg/h 900 kg/h 1500 kg/h 3000 kg/h
0.55 lb/min 4.4 lb/min 11 lb/min 33 lb/min 55 lb/min 110 lb/min

Measuring accuracy / error limits (See reference conditions below)

Mass flow better than ± (0.15% of MV + Cz)

Density
(range 0.5 - 2 g/cm 3 or 30-125 lb/ft3, field ± 0.009 g/cm ± 0.003 g/cm ±0.002 g/cm ±0.002 g/cm ±0.002 g/cm ±0.002 g/cm
3 3 3 3 3 3

calib.)
± 0.56 lb/ft ± 0.19 lb/ft
3 3
0.13 lb/ft3 0.13 lb/ft3 0.13 lb/ft3 0.13 lb/ft3
Temperature (within temperature range) ≤ 1°C/1.8°F ≤ 1°C/1.8°F ≤ 1°C/1.8°F ≤ 1°C/1.8°F ≤ 1°C/1.8°F ≤ 1°C/1.8°F

Zero stability ±0.0005kg/min ± 0.005 kg/min ±0.015 kg/min ± 0.04 kg/min ±0.075kg/min ±0.150 kg/min
± 0.0011lb/min ± 0.011 lb/min ± 0.033 lb/min ± 0.088 lb/min ±0.163 lb/min ±0.326 lb/min
Repeatability better than ± (0.04% of MV + Cz)

MV = measured value

Cz [ % ] = { zero stability × 100%

mass flow
}
*Reference conditions (pulse output)
Liquid Water at 20°C / 68°F
Ambient temperature 20°C / 68°F
Operating pressure 2 bar / 29 psig

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10.2 Primary head

CORIMASS MFM 4085 K and KM 10 G 100 G 300 G 800 G 1500 G 3000 G

Connections
Flange DIN 2635 PN 40 DN 10/15 DN 15/25 DN 25/40 DN 40/50 DN 50/80 DN 50/100
ANSI B 16.5 150 lb ½” ¾”,1 1”,1 ½“ 1½”,2“ 2”,3“ 3”,4“

Sanitary Tri-Clamp ½” ¾” 1½” 2” 2” on request

Process parameters
Temperature -25°C to Tmax or -13°F to Tmax, See Table for Tmax
below

Material Type
Size T* T+ ** Z Z+
10 G 130°C 130°C 100°C 100°C
100 G 130°C 130°C 100°C 100°C
300 G 130°C 130°C 100°C 100°C
800 G 130°C 130°C 100°C 100°C
1500 G 130°C 130°C 100°C 100°C
3000 G 130°C 130°C - -
*Temperature of 150°Con request
3 3
Density 0.5 – 2 g/cm or 30 to 125 lb/ft
Nominal pressure ≤ 63 bar or ≤ 910 psig, dependent on connection
Pressure drop 0.9 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.7 0.3
Ambient temperature (complete flow
in operation Standard – 30 to + 60°C or – 20 to + 140°F
Hazardous-duty – 20 to + 55°C or – 4 to + 131°F

in storage – 50 to + 85°C or – 58 to + 185°F

Secondary containment housing 63 bar / 910 psig, standard

Protection category IEC 529/EN 60 529 IP 67, equivalent to NEMA 6 (complete flow meter)
Hazardous-duty version (complete f/meter)
European Standard EEx de or d [ib] IIC T6 ... T3, PTB-No. Ex-94.C.2054 X, Ex-97.D.2194 X
and Ex-97.D.2195 X
Factory Mutual (FM) Class I, Div 1 and Div 2
Materials
Wetted parts titanium alloy, grade 9, ASTM B 338-91 / Zirconium
Secondary containment housing stainless steel 1.4301/1.4306 (AISI 304/304L)
3000 G: Powder coated steel ASTM 106 B
Flanges stainless steel 1.4301/1.4306, 1.4401/1.4404 (AISI 304’304L or 316/316L)
Special versions Steam/ liquid heating, heating medium temp. max.150°C/ 302°F, max. 5
bar/72 psig
food approved version 3A or EHEDG

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10.3 MFC 085 Signal Converter

Measured quantities and units

Mass flowrate g, kg, t, oz, lb per second, minute, hour, day
Total mass (or total volume) g, kg, t, oz, lb (or cm3, dm3, m3, liter, in3, ft3, imp. or US gallons)
g, kg, t per cm3, dm3, m3, liter or oz, lb per in3, ft3, imp. or US gall
Density specific gravity, referred density, fixed density
Volumetric flowrate cm3, dm3, liter, m3, in3, ft3, imp. or US gall per sec, min, hour, day
Temperature °C or °F
Option sugar concentration in °Brix or Baumé, mass or volume concentration,
caustic soda concentrate
Programmable functions display format, physical units, current, pulse and status outputs, low-
flow cutoff, time constant, primary constant, lower/upper range
limits, forward/reverse measurement, standby, zero and reset of
total mass
Current output For input/output Connections, see table below.
Function – All operating data adjustable
– galvanically isolated only from mains, CPU, etc. not from other
outputs
Current 0 - 20 mA or 4 - 20 mA
Load ≤ 500 ohms
Linearity ≤ 0.2% of measured value in range of 2 - 20 mA
≤ 0.02% of full scale deflection in range of 0 - 2 mA
Pulse output If fitted
see “inputs and outputs / versions” above
Function – all operating data adjustable
– open collector
– galvanically isolated only from mains, CPU, etc. not from other
outputs
Pulse rate up to 1300 Hz
Amplitude max. 24 V
Load rating ≤ 150 mA
External voltage ≤ 24 V DC
Status output If fitted
– all operating data adjustable
– galvanically isolated only from mains, CPU, etc. not from other
outputs
Function status, limit value, direction identification
Voltage max. 24 V, also suitable as voltage source for the pulse output
Load rating short-circuit-proof. Voltage limiting initiated at > 20 mA.
Control input If fitted
Function – programmable for totalizer reset, zero point, status
acknowledgement or changeover standby ←→ measuring
mode
– galvanically isolated via optocoupler
– active “high” or “low”
Control signals high: 4 - 24 V
low: 0- 2V
input current: 0.2 mA

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 OPTION OPTION OPTION OPTION OPTION OPTION OPTION OPTION OPTION
1 2 4 5 6 C D E F

STD 2 CRNT 1 1 1 3 CRNT 3 CRNT 3 CRNT 3 CRNT

Current Current Current & &I & &
& RS485 & input,Du PULSE CONTR CONTR STATUS
Modbus al phase INPUT INPUT
pulse

Current 1 2 1 1 1 3 3 3 1
Outputs

Pulse 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
Outputs

Status 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Outputs (passive) (passive)

Binary Inputs 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

TERMINALS
:-

4.2 Alarm Alarm +5V +5V Pulse B Pulse Input Alarm +5V

4.1 Pulse Current 2 TX / RX TX / RX Pulse A Current Current Current TX / RX

3 3 3
4
Input Input TX /RX TX /RX Input Current Current Current TX /RX
2 2 2

6 Current Current 1 Current Current Current Current Current Current Current

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

5 Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common

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Low-flow cut-off 0 - 10% of nominal full-scale range
Time constant for flow 0.5 - 20 seconds (optionally: 0.2 - 20 seconds)
Power supply
Standard 230 V AC ± 10%
200 V AC ± 10% 48 - 63 Hz
115 V AC ± 10%
100 V AC ± 10%
Special versions 21, 24, 42, 48 V AC, +10/-15%, 48 - 63 Hz
24 V DC, ± 30%
Power consumption AC : 18 VA DC : 10 W
Operator control / interfaces
Keypad 3 keys → ↵ ↑
Local display Type 3-line, illuminated LCD display
1st (top) line: 8 character, 7 segments for numerals and signs
2nd (middle) line: 10-character, 14 segments for texts
3rd (bottom) line: 6 markers ▼ for status identification
Function actual measured value, forward, reverse or sum totalizer
(7 characters), each can be set for continuous or cyclic
display, and status output
Meas quantities. and see page 89 “Measured quantities and units”
units English, German French
Plain text language
Magnetic sensors MP same function as the 3 keys, operation by means of hand-held
bar magnet without opening the housing
Communications options
RS 232 adaptor and Config. Software Operating via a MSDos PC. For further information see
Product Guide 6 “Communications techniques”.
HART-System Via handheld communicator. For further information see
Product Guide 6 “Communications techniques”.
RS 485/ Modbus Serial communications For detailed protocol information please contact Krohne
Housing material die-cast aluminium with polyurethane finish

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10.4 Block diagram of Converter MFC 085

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10.5 Instrument data plate (Std.)

10.6 Dimensions and weights

Dimensions MFM 4085 K Compact Unit

In mm and (inch) 10 G 100 G 300 G 800 G 1500 G 3000 G
a 415 (16.34) 565 (22.24) 744 (29.29) 988 (38.90) 1115(43.90) 1400(55.12)
b 242 (9.55) 249 (9.80) 249 (9.80) 269 (10.60) 283 (11.14) 335 (13.19)
c (with flanges) 490 (19.29) 656 (25.83) 843 (33.19) 1110(43.70) 1242(48.90) 1630(64.17)
c (with different On request
connections)
d 90 (3.54) 102 (4.02) 102 (4.02) 142 (5.59) 170 (6.69) 274 (10.79)
e 208 (8.19) 208 (8.19) 208 (8.19) 208 (8.19) 208 (8.19) 208 (8.19)
Weight in kg & (lb) 12.1 (26.7) 17.6 (38.8) 26.5 (58.4) 59.0 (130) 101 (223) 190 (419)
For hazardous-duty version, dimensions e + 30 mm or e + 1.18” and dimension b + 18 mm or b
+ 0.71”
• 800 G with 1 ½”ANSI 600 lb flanges, dimensions c + 8 mm or c + 0.32”
• 1500 G with ANSI 600 lb flanges, dimensions c + 8 mm or c + 0.32”

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Meters with Heating Jackets

Dimensions MFM 4085 K Compact Unit

In mm and (inch) 10 G 100 G 300 G 800 G 1500 G 3000 G
d 102 (4.02) 115 (4.53) 115 (4.53) 156 (6.14) 206 (8.11) In prep
f 67 (2.7) 76 (3.0) 80 (3.1) 91 (3.6) 94 (3.7) In prep
Weight in kg & (lbs) 14.3 (31.5) 20.9 (46.1) 30.9 (68.1) 66 (146) 112 (247) In prep
and Empty Jacket

½” NPT
d
b

a
c
f
e

Dimensions MFS 4000 F Standard

In mm and (inch) 10 G 100 G 300 G 800 G 1500 G 3000 G
a 415 (16.34) 565 (22.24) 744 (29.29) 988 (38.90) 1115(43.90) 1400(55.12)
b 159 (6.25) 166 (6.54) 166 (6.54) 186 (7.32) 200 (7.87) 252 (9.92)
c (with flanges) 490 (19.29) 656 (25.83) 843 (33.19) 1110(43.70) 1242(48.90) 1630(64.17)
c (with different On request
connections)
d 90 (3.54) 102 (4.02) 102 (4.02) 142 (5.59) 170 (6.69) 274 (10.79)
e 208 (8.19) 208 (8.19) 208 (8.19) 208 (8.19) 208 (8.19) 208 (8.19)
Weight in kg & (lb) 9.9 (21.8) 15.4 (34.0) 24.3 (53.6) 57 (126) 99 (218) 188 (414)

For hazardous-duty version, dimensions e + 30 mm or e + 1.18” and dimension b + 18 mm or b

+ 0.71”
• 800 G with 1 ½”ANSI 600 lb flanges, dimensions c + 8 mm or c + 0.32”
• 1500 G with ANSI 600 lb flanges, dimensions c + 8 mm or c + 0.32”

Dimensions MFS 4000 F with heating option

In mm and (inch) 10 G 100 G 300 G 800 G 1500 G 3000 G
d 102 (4.0) 114.3 (4.5) 114.3 (4.5) 156 (6.14) 206 (8.11) In prep
f 67 (2.7) 76 (3.0) 80 (3.1) 91 (3.6) 94 (3.7) In prep
Weight in kg & (lbs) 12.1 (26.7) 18.7 (41.2) 28.7 (63.9) 65 (143) 110 (243) In prep
and Empty Jacket
11. Measuring Principle

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Coriolis forces occur in oscillating systems when a mass moves towards or away from an axis of
oscillation. This is illustrated by way of a simple example.

A measuring tube oscillates about the neutral axis A-B. The fluid particles in the liquid product
flow through the measuring tube at velocity ‘v’.

Between points A and C these fluid particles are accelerated from a lower to a higher rotational
velocity. The mass of these accelerated particles generates Coriolis force Fc opposing the
direction of rotation.

Between points C and B the fluid particles are decelerated which sets up Coriolis forces in the
direction of rotation. These Coriolis forces (Fc) which act upon the two halves of the tube with
opposite direction, are directly proportional to the mass flow.

The Coriolis distortion is extremely small and superposed on the fundamental component of the
measuring tube. The total motion of the measuring tube is picked up by inductive sensors.

A measured value that refers directly to the mass flowrate of the liquid flowing through the
measuring tube is generated by appropriate signal processing.

12. Software History

Release Date Hardware Firmware Installation/ Operating

Manual
3/94 to 7/97 MFM 4085 K Up to G 2.20 7.02194.31 (GB)
7.02194.71 (USA)
7/97 to 10/97 MFM 4085 K+F U 2.21 to U 2.27 7.02194.31 (GB)
7.02194.71 (USA)
plus G+ Addendum
10/97 MFM 4085 K+F G 3.00 7.02194.31 (GB)
7.02194.71 (USA)
plus G+ Addendum
11/97 MFM 4085 K+F G 3.01 7.02194.31 (GB)
7.02194.71 (USA)
plus G+ Addendum

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If you need to return flow meters for testing or repair to KROHNE

Your CORIMASS mass flow meter If the flow meter has been operated with
toxic, caustic, flammable or water-
– has been wet calibrated in an accurate endangering liquids, you are kindly
flow meter test rig. requested

If installed and operated in accordance with – to check and ensure, if necessary by

these operating instructions, your flow rinsing or neutralising, that all cavities
meter will rarely present any problems. in the flow meter are free from such
Should you nevertheless need to return a dangerous substances. (Directions on
CORIMASS flow meter for checkout or how you can find out whether the
repair, please pay strict attention to the primary head has to be opened and
following points: then flushed out or neutralised are
obtainable from Krohne on request.)
Due to statutory regulations concerning – to enclose a certificate with the flow
protection of the environment and the meter confirming that the flow meter is
health and safety of our personnel, Krohne safe to handle and stating the liquid
may only handle, test and repair returned used.
flow meters that have been in contact with
liquids if it is possible to do so without risk Krohne regret that they cannot service your
to personnel and environment. This means flow meter unless accompanied by such a
that Krohne can only service your flow certificate.
meter if it is accompanied by a certificate in
line with the following model confirming that
the flow meter is safe to handle.

SPECIMEN certificate

Company: ................................................. Address: ......................................................

Department: .............................................. Name: .........................................................
Tel. no.: ....................................................
The enclosed Coriolis mass flow meter
CORIMASS, Type: .................................... Krohne order no. or series no.: .....................
has been operated with the following liquid:
...................................................................
Because this liquid is water-endangering */toxic */caustic */flammable * we have:
– checked that all cavities in the flow meter are free from such substances*
– flushed out and neutralised all cavities in the flow meter *
(*delete if not applicable)
We confirm that there is no risk to man or environment through any residual liquid contained in
this flow meter.
Date: ......................................................... Signature: ....................................................
Company stamp:

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