FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FLOWSIC600 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter for Custody Transfer and Process Applications MEPAFLOW600 CBM and Firmware V3.6.xx

Document Information Product Product name: Abbreviations used in this manual FLOWSIC600 Publisher SICK Engineering GmbH Bergener Ring 27 · D-01458 Ottendorf-Okrilla · Germany Tel.: +49 35 20552410 Fax: +49 35 20552450 E-mail: info.pa@sick.de Trademarks IBM is a trademark of the International Business Machine Corporation.  MS-DOS is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.  Other product names used in this document may also be trademarks and are only used for identification purposes. Guarantee Information Specified product...

Warning Symbols Hazard (general) Hazard in potentially explosive atmospheres Warning Levels / Signal Words WARNING Risk or hazardous situation which could result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE Hazard which could result in property damage. Information Symbols Information about the use in potentially explosive atmospheres Important technical information for this product Important information on electric or electronic functions Supplementary information Link to information at another place...

About this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Intended use of the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 General safety instructions and protective measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dangers due to hot, corrosive and explosive gases and high pressure . . . . . . . . . . ....

Connecting the FLOWSIC600 to a PC or laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Connecting the FLOWSIC600 via RS485 / RS232 cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Connecting the FLOWSIC600 via RS485/USB converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Connecting to the FLOWSIC600 with MEPAFLOW600 CBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Starting MEPAFLOW600 CBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Choosing a User Access Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Conformities and technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 CE certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Standard compatibility and type approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 WELMEC compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Important Information Important Information Subject to change without notice About this document Scope of document Safety instructions Authorised staff General safety instructions and protective measures Dangers due to hot, corrosive and explosive gases and high pressure Dangers due to heavy loads Environmental information and instructions for disposal FLOWSIC600 · Operating Instructions · 8010458/YUK2/V 4-0/2016-07 · © SICK Engineering GmbH

Important Information About this document This manual describes the FLOWSIC600 measuring system, which is used to determine the volumetric flow rate, volume and speed of sound in gases transported in pipelines. It provides general information on the measuring method employed, design and function of the entire system and its components, on planning, assembly, installation, calibration commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting. A detailed description of the various system capabilities, options and settings which will assist in optimizing the meter configuration for a specific application...

Important Information Safety instructions Intended use of the equipment The FLOWSIC600 measuring system is used for measuring the actual volumetric flow rate of gases transported in pipelines. It can be used for measuring the actual corrected volume and the speed of sound in gases. The measuring system shall only be used as specified by the manufacturer and as set forth below. Always observe the following information: ● Make sure the use of the equipment complies with the technical data, information about the permitted use, assembly and installation specifications and ambient as well as...

Important Information General safety instructions and protective measures Using the equipment for any purpose other than that intended by the manufacturer, or improper operation may result in injuries and damage to the equipment. Read this section and the notes and warnings in the individual sections of this manual carefully and observe the instructions contained therein when carrying out any work on the FLOWSIC600 measuring system. General instructions to be adhered to: ● Always comply with the statutory provisions and the associated technical rules and regulations relevant to the...

Important Information Dangers due to heavy loads The FLOWSIC600 measuring system must be safely attached to the carrying structure when being transported and installed. WARNING: ● Only use lifting gear and equipment (e.g. lifting straps) which is suitable for the weight to be lifted. Max. load information can be found on the type plate of the lifting gear. ● The eye bolts attached to the meter body are suitable for the transport of the measuring device. However, additional loads (e.g. blind covers, filling for pressure tests or associated piping) must not be lifted and transported together...