KROHNE ALTOSONIC V12 EN - Manual (Page 3)

CONTENTS
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ALTOSONIC V12
1 Safety instructions 7
1.1 Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Certifications .................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Safety instructions from the manufacturer ..................................................................... 8
1.3.1 Copyright and data protection ................................................................................................ 8
1.3.2 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.3 Product liability and warranty ................................................................................................ 9
1.3.4 Information concerning the documentation........................................................................... 9
1.3.5 Warnings and symbols used................................................................................................. 10
1.4 Safety instructions for the operator............................................................................... 10
2 Device description 11
2.1 Scope of delivery............................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Hardware description..................................................................................................... 11
2.2.1 Transducers .......................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 The electronic unit ................................................................................................................ 13
2.3 Software description ...................................................................................................... 14
2.4 Nameplates .................................................................................................................... 15
3 Installation 17
3.1 Notes on installation ...................................................................................................... 17
3.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Transport ........................................................................................................................ 18
3.4 Pre-installation requirements ....................................................................................... 19
3.5 Installation...................................................................................................................... 19
3.5.1 Mounting position.................................................................................................................. 19
3.5.2 Pipe diameters and lengths.................................................................................................. 20
3.5.3 Flow conditioners.................................................................................................................. 20
3.5.4 Inlet and outlet for uni-directional use ................................................................................ 20
3.5.5 Control valves........................................................................................................................ 21
3.5.6 P and T sensors..................................................................................................................... 22
3.6 Temperatures ................................................................................................................. 23
4 Electrical connections 24
4.1 Safety instructions.......................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Opening and closing covers ........................................................................................... 24
4.3 Digital I/O connections ................................................................................................... 25
4.3.1 Pulse and frequency output.................................................................................................. 26
4.3.2 Status outputs ....................................................................................................................... 26
4.3.3 Emulation of a turbine meter ............................................................................................... 27
4.4 Serial data communication (RS 485).............................................................................. 28
4.5 Power connection ........................................................................................................... 28
4.6 Cabling............................................................................................................................ 29
4.7 Grounding ....................................................................................................................... 30