RMT Product Fundamentals P1-3 RMT DP Flow 2014-01

DP Flow Level 200 Product Training
Hands-On Installation Module

Annubar Product Line 485/3051SFA
Step 1: Review Learning Objectives
 Learn how to install a Pak-Lok style Annubar flowmeter

 Verify pipe dimensions
 Verify tagging informationDetermine correct orientation
 Verify hole size
Studs/Washers/
3051SFA
Nuts/Packing
Integral
RTD/Housing
Hole Size
Temperature Template
Switch
Butterfly
Valve
Tip
Pak-Lok
Spacer
Body
Fan Speed
Switch
Fan
ID tool Elbows
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Step 2: Verify 485 Product components

A. What is the line size of the pipe as listed on the Calculation Data Sheet
(CDS)?
______________________
B. Using the Quick Installation Guide (QIG), answer the following:
I. How many pipe diameters (without straightening vanes) are required in
an installation with a single elbow upstream and in-plane with the
flowmeter?____________________
II. Out-of-plane?______________________
III. Does our demo meet these requirements?_________
IV. In an air application, should the flowmeter be mounted on the top or
bottom of the pipe?___________________
V. Does our demo meet that requirement?__________________
C. Measure the Pipe ID and wall with typical tools found in the field. In normal
applications, you do not have access to the end of the open pipe, only through
the top of the Pak-Lok fitting. Three dimensions are required to calculate pipe
ID and wall thickness. Measure and record the values.
I. Measure the circumference (C) of the pipe using the tape measure to
determine the outer diameter (OD) of the pipe.
C
C = _____________________
OD = C / 3.14159 = _____________________
II. Measure the mounting hardware height
Mounting Hardware Height ____________________________
III. Measure the insertion height by inserting the pipe diameter

measurement tool into the top of the pak-lok body until it
bottoms out. Measure the length of the pipe diameter
measurement tool that is fully inserted.
Insertion
Insertion Height = __________________________________ Height
IV. Determine Wall Thickness
Wall Thickness = Outer Diameter – (Insert. Height - Mounting Hardware

Height)
Wall Thickness = __________________________________
V. Determine Inner Diameter

Inner Diameter = Outer Diameter – [ 2 * Wall Thickness]
Inner Diameter = ___________________________________
D. Measure and record Pipe ID and wall using

calipers/ruler/ tape measure at the open end of the pipe
Pipe ID: ____________ Pipe Wall: ____________

Serial #
E. Review tag information 3051SFA
TO PREVENT INJURY - REMOVE

PRESSURE FROM LINE BEFORE
Locate and write down:
INSTALLING OR REMOVING
Pipe I.D. Wall
WARNING:
Max Allow Flow Rate
Max Insert/Retract Flow
Model Number: ___________ Max Press. @ Temp
Pipe ID ____________ Span (20ma)
FLOWMETER
Customer Tag #
Pipe Wall: ____________
!
Max Allowable Flow Rate: ____________
F. Confirm pipe information matches tag information
Step 3: Measure Mounting Hole
A. Look down Pak-Lok body and notice the mounting hole centered within
the Pak-Lok body.
B. Examine the Hole Size Template. Note the correct hole size for each
sensor size and the incorrect torch hole
Step 4: Determine Correct Orientation
A. Locate flow direction arrow on primary element.

B. Which direction is flow in the pipe?
a. Towards fan?_______
b. Away from fan?_____
Flow Direction
Arrow stamped
on Annubar

Step 5: Installation
A. Thread studs into the mounting hardware. Hand tighten.
B. Mark the tip of the sensor with black marker, this will be used to ensure
the probe hits the opposite wall of the pipe
C. Insert the flowmeter into the Pak-Lok body until it contacts the opposite
wall. While pushing against the opposite wall rotate the flowmeter back
and forth
D. Remove the flowmeter and verify that the sensor tip contacted the wall by
looking for wear marks on the tip
E. Align the flowmeter with the flow in the pipe and re-insert into the Pak-
Lok body
F. Install the packing rings around the pak-lok body between the retaining
ring and the follower. See the image below.
a. Insert the a packing ring with the opening facing one of the studs
b. Press down with the follower to ensure the packing is compressed
against the retaining ring.
c. Repeat this process for the two remaining rings, alternating the
location of the packing ring split by 180° (facing each stud).
d. Graphite packing rings are normally supplied. Teflon is being used
in this lab for cleanliness purposes.
G. Drop compression plate over follower.
Pak-lok Body
H. Place the specially designed spring loaded torque washers onto each stud
followed by the nut. Tighten the nuts using the 9/16” wrench a half turn in
succession until these washers are flat, no further.
Flattened
washer

I. Verify the alignment of the flowmeter by placing a straight edge against

the coplanar flange of the transmitter such that you can visually align it
with the edge of the pipe
Straight
edge
Edge of
pipe
The next step would be to connect the 4-wire RTD wires to the
transmitter temperature screw terminals (shown on the picture to
the right). We have removed this step for you to help reduce time
and potential hardware problems. We’ve replaced this step with
the following step.
J. Locate the black temperature cable on the 3051SFA transmitter

(on top of the 3051SFA flowmeter unit), connect the cable to the
black temparture cable located on the temperature control box.
(shown on the picture to the right). Then connect the black
temperature cable on the temperature junction box to the second
black temperature cable located on the temperature control box.
(Make sure you connect male & female end connections)

Step 6: Review installation
A. Look down pipe and note the location of the sensor slots. Confirm that
sensor is touching the opposite side and slots are in the pipe
B. At this point in an installation you would normally commission the
transmitter but this completes our exercise
Step 7: Disassemble (first two rotations only)
A. Disconnect the temperature cables

B. Remove nuts and washers from Pak-Lok studs
C. Remove Flowmeter from pipe
D. Remove 3 packing rings
E. Remove studs from Pak-Lok assembly
F. Lay out as shown below
Base Unit
3051SFA Cable
3051SFA
RTD Cable
Studs & Nuts

Packing Rings
Congratulations, you have completed the Annubar Installation Exercise.

Compact Orifice Product Line 405/3051SFC
 Learn how to install the remote mount RTD supplied with the 3051SFC
 Verify 3051SFC tagging information
 Locate calibration factor on tag
 Verify pipe information
 Learn how to install the 3051SFC
 Determine the correct orientation
 Understand use of the centering ring
(Note: You will not turn the fan on)
Step 2: Identify Key Components
3051SFC
Temperature
Switch
Fan Centering
Temperature
Cable Ring
3051SFC
Fan Speed RTD assembly

RTD & Thermowell Switch
assembly Gaskets with thermowell
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Step 3: Verify 405 Product components
A. Locate the below information on the tag and record:
Model Number: ____________

Nominal Pipe Size: ____________
Beta: ____________
B. Locate the below information on the Calibration Data Sheet in the Student
Binder and record:
Calibration Factor: ____________
Step 4: Determine correct orientation
A. Locate flow direction arrow on the neck of the 405

B. . Note: the beveled edge of the orifice plate should be on the downstream
side.
Flow Direction
Arrow stamped
in head
C. Why is it important to locate/know the flow direction?
Step 5: Identify correct flange rating on centering ring
Step 6: Confirm Available Straight Pipe Run
A. Install a single elbow on the open end of the pipe

B. Measure the amount of upstream straight pipe run for this application
Measure from the inlet face of the flange to the center of the elbow
(see diagram below).
Upstream Straight Pipe Run
Flow
What is the available upstream piping? ____________ Diameters

C. Measure the amount of downstream straight pipe run for this application
Measure the inlet face of the orifice plate to the first disturbance
downstream (see diagram below).
Downstream Straight Pipe Run
Flow
What is the available downstream piping? ____________ Diameters
D. The below table is from the 405 QIG.
Using the table, is the amount of straight pipe run in this demo adequate
for the 405C Conditioning Plate?
‫ڤ‬Yes ‫ ڤ‬No
Step 7: Installation
E. Remove the top two nuts and top two studs

I. Use 1-1/6” wrench if necessary to loosen nuts

F. Loosen and retract bottom nuts to the end of the studs

G. Slide flanges out
H. Put a gasket next to each flange face leaving approximately 1-1/2”
(38mm) of space in the middle for the 3051SFC
I. Put centering ring on the 3051SFC body
J. Install 3051SFC between flanges with correct orientation
I. The 3051SFC may need to be inserted at a slight angle in order for
the centering ring to fit on the lower two studs
II. Rest the centering ring on the stud closest to you and roll the
3051SFC away from you until the ring slips over the second lower
stud
K. Insert the top two studs
L. Slide flanges together and tighten nuts enough to support the 3051SFC
M. Tighten all 4 nuts in a cross pattern using the 1-1/6” wrenches
The next step will be to connect the remote temperature assembly &
4-wire RTD cable to the transmitter temperature screw terminals
(shown on the image to the right).
J. First step is to install the remote temperature assembly. 2

I. Apply Teflon tape around the threads at the end of
the thermowell labeled 1 in the image to the right) in
a counterclockwise direction. Use enough to cover
the threads. Generally, this is 1-2 times around.
II. Insert the thermowell into the threaded connation on the pipe and hand
tighten.
III. Apply Teflon tape around the threads at the end of the RTD (labeled 2
in the image to the right) in a counterclockwise direction. Use enough
to cover the threads. Generally, this is 1-2 times around.
IV. Insert the RTD into the thermowell and hand tighten

V. Remove the remote temperature housing cover and verify

that the 4-wires from the RTD/thermowell are connected to
the remote temperature terminal block head as shown in the
image to the right.
a. You need to verify the wires are in the same
position, meaning the red wire from the
RTD/thermowell assembly is the same position (opposite side
of terminal block head) as the red wire from the 4-wire black
RTD cable. This would be the same for the remaining wires as
well.
K. Next step is to connect the 4-wires to the 3051SFC.
I. Remove the housing cover on the 3051SMV transmitter, locate
the temperature terminal connections (4 screw terminals)
II. Route the other end of the 4-wire black RTD cable through the
cable-crimp connection on the 3051SMV transmitter.
III. Connect the 4-wires to the temperature terminal connections.
Red wires to 1 & 2 positions and white wires to 3 & 4 position.
Step 8: Look down pipe inlet and note the orientation of the bore
holes
A. What is the best orientation for wet gas flow in horizontal piping? Circle
your answer below.
B. What is the best orientation for liquid flow with entrained air in horizontal
piping? Circle your answer below.

C. The answer for both A and B above on the previous page is Figure 2. In
horizontal wet gas applications, most of the liquid will be running along
the bottom of the pipe. By positioning one of the four holes to the bottom
of the pipe, less damming will occur because the liquid will be able to pass
the 405C easier. Damming or the buildup of water in front of an orifice
plate can adversely affect measurement accuracy. In horizontal liquid
flow with entrained air applications, most of the air will be running along
the top of the pipe. By positioning one of the four holes to the top of the
pipe, the air will be able to pass through the 405C easier.
Step 9: Disassemble the demo unit

NOTE: SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU ARE ON THIRD
ROTATION. LEAVE THE UNIT ASSEMBLED FOR
THE NEXT SECTION.
A. Remove the studs and nuts from the flanges, set to the side by the demo.
B. Remove the 3051SFC and set to the side by the demo.
C. Remover the gaskets and set to the side by the demo.
D. Unwire RTD cable from 3051SFC, remove the RTD assembly, and set to
the side by the demo.
Base Unit
3051SFC
RTD Assembly
with thermowell
Centering
Ring
Gaskets Studs/Nuts

Orifice Product Line 1495/1595/1496
 Understand how to correctly install a 1595 Orifice Plate

 Learn how to correctly orient the orifice plate
 Mount a transmitter/manifold
Step 2: Identify Key Components and Tools:
Components:
3051SMV with 3051S

305 Manifold
Impulse
piping
309 Connetion
System
Fan 1496 Orifice

Flange Union
Temperature
Fan Speed Cable
Adjustment
Temperature
Adjustment
(Potentiometer)
1595 Orifice 1495 Orifice RTD assembly

Plate Plate Gaskets with thermowell

Step 3: Installation Planning
 To complete this section, you will need to refer to the hardware provided with the
flow unit or the calculation data sheets located in the Station Binder
Process Fluid
____________________________________________________________
Line
Size________________________________________________________________
Flange Rating from 1495 Orifice
Plate_________________________________________
Flange Rating from 1595 Conditioning Orifice
Plate______________________________
Flange Rating from 1496 Orifice Flange
Union__________________________________
Do they match? ‫ڤ‬Yes ‫ ڤ‬No
1495 Orifice Plate Beta Ratio from Calculation Data
Sheet_________________________
1495 Orifice Bore Size from Calculation Data
Sheet______________________________
1495 Orifice Plate Material of
Construction_____________________________________
Orifice Plate Bore Diameter from 1495 Plate
Handle_____________________________
1595 Orifice Plate Beta Ratio from Calculation Data
Sheet_________________________
1595 Orifice Calculated Bore Size from Calculation Data
Sheet_____________________
Orifice Plate Beta Ratio from 1595 Plate
Handle_________________________________
How is the 309 Connection System oriented in reference to the pipe?
‫ ڤ‬Top ‫ ڤ‬Bottom ‫ ڤ‬On the side
Is it adequate for the application? ‫ڤ‬Yes ‫ ڤ‬No
(Consider the process fluid being measured and our typical mounting
recommendations)

Step 4: Install the 1595 Orifice Plate
A. Insert bottom bolts into the 1496 Flange Union
B. Insert 1595 Orifice Plate and gaskets. Note the “INLET” stamp on the handle
of the 1595. Make sure this faces upstream.
Which direction is the plate bevel facing?
__________________________
C. Orient the orifice handle at the vertical position (Position A in diagram
below).
 It is critical to have the taps centered between two of the orifice bores to
ensure best measurement accuracy.
A
D B
C
D. Insert top bolts into the 1496 Flange Union.
E. Squeeze the 1496 Flange Union together. Loosely tighten nuts.
F. Without looking down the pipe, center the orifice plate and hand tighten nuts
until the plate and gaskets are seated between the flanges. The orifice plate
should no longer be able to move freely. Look down the pipe and determine if
the plate is centered.
Note: Customers will not be able to see if their plate is centered. Orifice plate
alignment can dramatically affect accuracy
G. Wrench tighten studs and nuts using a cross pattern until bolts are
appropriately tightened. Do not over tighten the bolts!
Step 5: Install the Direct Mount Transmitter

A. Place the equalization valve on top of the 309 Hook-Ups. This equalization
valve is supplied to facilitate zeroing.
Equalization Valve
Note: The side with the gaskets should face upward
B. Insert the four threaded studs into the bottom of the 3051S transmitter so that a
minimum of one thread can be seen through the top of the sensor module.
C. Place the transmitter on top of the equalization valve ensuring the high side is
correctly aligned with the upstream side of the orifice plate.
D. Loosely tighten the four nuts to secure the transmitter in place. Note that you
may need to apply pressure to the top of the stud in order to keep it from
rotating as the nut is tightened.
E. Tighten the four nuts in a cross-pattern. Do not over tighten the bolts.

Step 6: Install the Remote Mount Secondary Element
A. Assemble the mounting bracket to the 3051SMV transmitter and manifold.
B. Clamp the mounting bracket onto the 2” (50mm) pipe stand.
C. Connect the impulse lines, and ensure the transmitter’s high side is connected
to the upstream side of the 1496 Flange Union.
D. Connect the RTD cable and 3051SMV to the cables coming out of the
potentiometer (temperature control box) located near the fan speed adjustment
switch.
Potentiometer
(Temp. control box)
Step 7: Return Demo to the Pre-Set Up Condition
NOTE: SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU ARE ON THIRD

ROTATION. LEAVE THE UNIT ASSEMBLED FOR
THE NEXT SECTION.
A. Disconnect RTD cable and the 3051SMV transmitter from the potentiometer
B. Disconnect impulse lines from the 3051SMV and 1496 Flange Union
 Push in the green ring while pulling on impulse line
C. Remove 3051SMV mounting bracket from pipe stand
D. Disconnect 3051S transmitter from 309 Hook-up
E. Un-thread studs and nuts from module
F. Remove equalization valve from the top of the 309 Hook-Up
G. Remove bolts from 1496 Flange Union
H. Remove 1595 Orifice Plate and gaskets
Base Unit
309 Root Valve
Fan Speed
Switch
3051S with 305
Potentiometer Manifold
(Temp. control box)
RTD Assembly with
Thermowell
Fan

Studs/Nuts Gaskets 1495
309 Equalization 1595 3051S
Valve
3051SMV Configuration Module
Engineering Assistant 6.1
LAB EXERCISE 3: Define Superheated Steam as the Process Fluid
1. Expand the STEAM category. (Click on the )

2. Select Superheated Steam.
3. Use the following values for the Nominal Operating Pressure and Temperature,
pressing Enter or Tab after each entry.
Parameter SI Units US Units

Nominal Operating Pressure 2070 kPa 300 psi
Nominal Operating Temperature 232 deg C 450 deg F
NOTE:
 EA auto-fills the operating ranges for fluid property calculations. These values can be
manually edited if needed.
 Using the narrowest possible operating range will result in an optimized flow
calculation. However having too narrow of an operating range will degrade the
performance if the actual process conditions are outside of the set pressure and
temperature operating ranges.
4. Click the Next button to proceed to the Fluid Properties screen.
NOTE:
 The Fluid Properties screen is optional and will be explained in the next section.
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Hands-On Troubleshooting Module

Observe the effects of the following installation errors on Annubar flow
measurement
o Misalignment
o Flow disturbances
o Partial insertion
o Temperature changes
Step 2: Initial Set-up

A. Make sure Annubar is installed properly (aligned, flow direction, etc)
B. Standard RTD cable attached
C. Power on to power strip
D. Transmitter power supply connected
E. Laptop with AMS and Engineering Assistant
available
F. Open high and low instrument valves
G. Close equalizer valve
H. Make sure the switch on the Temperature
control box is facing the away from the knob.
Step 3: Zero the Transmitter

Open AMS Device Manager by clicking START > All Programs >
AMS Device Manager > AMS Device Manager
A. Enter the user name Admin and leave the password blank.
Press OK.
B. Right click on the icon and select Configure/Setup.

C. Click on Calibration at the top left menu on the screen.
D. Turn on fan to Position 1 (min speed)
E. Close high side instrument valve
F. Open equalizer valve
G. Click the Zero Trim button and follow the on screen prompts.

Step 4: Ensure That the Transmitter is

Ranged Correctly and Navigate to Process
Variables Screen
A. Click on the Basic Setup menu.
B. Configure the 3051SFA for the following
4mA and 20mA points under the Analog
Output heading:
Parameter Range Value

Primary Variable Flow
URV (20mA) 36.67 lb/min (16.67 kg/min)
LRV (4mA) 0 lb/min (0 kg/min)
C. Click the Apply button to implement the changes.

D. Click Yes.
E. Click on Process Variables on the lower left hand corner.
F. Click the All Variables tab on the top of the screen.

Step 5: Set Baseline Flow Condition

A. Set speed of fan to position 2.
B. Close Equalizer
C. Open high side instrument valve
D. Wait for transmitter to reach steady state
E. Record average outputs from the LCD or from the AMS Process Variables
screen.
Flow: ________ DP: __________ Pressure: _________ Temp: ________

Flow Velocity Profile with No Upstream Disturbances
At base conditions with no upstream disturbances, the flow velocity profile should look
like the drawing on the following page. The Rosemount 485 takes a continuous average
of the flow profile due to the frontal slot, however to illustrate how it works, the high
pressure reading will be referenced at 4 locations. If the flow profile is uniform, the
pressure at all of the high side locations will be nearly equal and will produce an accurate
pressure average at the instrument connection. However, if there are any upstream
disturbances, the flow profile will no longer be uniform and there will be a pressure
gradient in the interior of the 485 which is constantly reinforced by the flow velocity
profile. That pressure gradient will lead to an inaccurate pressure reading at the
instrument connections. In practice, the Phigh(1) (the port closest to the instrument
connections) will have the most effect on the pressure reading at the instrument
connections and Phigh(4) will have the least effect.

Step 6: Single Elbow disturbance in plane

A. Install single elbow upstream of 485 in plane with Annubar
B. Wait for transmitter to reach steady state

C. Record Output
Flow: ________ DP: __________ Pressure: _________ Temp: ________
D. Calculate flow change from baseline:
Flow from step 6 - Flow from step 5
 100 Change in Flow: ____________%
Flow from step 5
Why did the flow rate change? _______________________________________

Explanation
In this exercise, the flow reading should have dropped about 30%. As the drawing
illustrates below, after the air flows through the elbow it will have an irregular velocity
profile in which the highest velocity / highest pressure reading is occurring at the bottom
of the Annubar sensor and the lowest velocity / lowest pressure reading is occurring at
the top of the Annubar sensor. As we learned from above, the readings at the bottom of
the Annubar sensor have less affect on the high side pressure reading, but the readings at
the top of the Annubar sensor have more of an effect. This means that the DP signal will
be less than baseline conditions. Engineering Assistant allows the customer correct for
this upstream disturbance by using the 485/3051SFA, Constant K selection to input a
corrected K value from a Toolkit calculation sheet.
Step 7: Single Elbow disturbance out of plane
E. Install single elbow upstream of 485 out of plane with Annubar

F. Wait for transmitter to reach steady state

G. Record Output
Flow 1: ________ DP: __________ Pressure: _________ Temp: ________
H. Calculate flow change from baseline:

 100 Change in Flow: ____________%
Flow from step 5

__________________________________________________________________
Explanation
In this exercise, the flow reading should have dropped about 10%. As the drawing
illustrates below, after the air flows through the elbow it will have an irregular velocity
profile in which the highest velocity flow is not impacting the Annubar while lower
velocity flow is impacting the Annubar. This means that the DP signal will be less than
baseline conditions.

Step 8: Butterfly valve disturbance

A. Remove elbow piece
B. Set the speed of the fan to position 3 (max speed).
C. Install butterfly valve upstream of 485 in plane and set the valve at full open
(Position 1)
D. Wait for transmitter to reach steady state

E. Record Output
Calculate flow change from baseline:
Flow from step 8E - Flow from step 8B

 100 Change in Flow: ___________%
Flow from step 8B

__________________________________________________________________
F. Adjust butterfly valve to Position 2

G. Wait for transmitter to reach steady state
H. Record Output

Flow from step 8H - Flow from step 8B

 100 Change in Flow: ___________%
Flow from step 8B

__________________________________________________________________
Explanation
In this exercise, the flow reading should drop about 15 - 40%, depending on the angle of
the butterfly valve. This is a small demo with low flow rates, causing little changes in the
position of the valve to have a large effect on the output. As the drawing illustrates
below, after the air goes around the butterfly valve it will have an irregular velocity
profile in which the highest velocity flow is not hitting the Annubar while lower velocity
flow is impacting the Annubar. This means that the DP signal will be less than baseline
conditions.

I. Rotate butterfly valve 90 degree and return to full open

(Position 1)
J. Wait for transmitter to reach steady state

K. Record Output
Flow from step 8K - Flow from step 8B

 100 Change in Flow: ___________%
Flow from step 8B

__________________________________________________________________
L. Rotate butterfly to Position 2 with valve forcing air to the top of the Annubar
M. Wait for transmitter to reach steady state

N. Record Output

Flow from step 8N - Flow from step 8B

 100 Change in Flow: ___________%
Flow from step 8B

__________________________________________________________________
Explanation:
In this exercise, the flow reading should drop about 6%. As the drawing illustrates
below, after the air flows around the butterfly valve it will have an irregular velocity
profile in which the highest velocity / highest pressure reading is occurring at the top of
the Annubar sensor and the lowest velocity / lowest pressure reading is occurring at the
bottom of the Annubar sensor. As we learned from above, the readings at the bottom of
the Annubar have less affect on the high side pressure reading and the top of the Annubar
sensor has more of an effect.
O. Rotate butterfly to Position 3 with valve forcing air to the bottom of the
Annubar
P. Wait for transmitter to reach steady state

Q. Record Output

Flow 1: ________ DP: __________ Pressure: _________

Temp: ________
Flow from step 8Q - Flow from step 8B

 100 Change in Flow: ___________%
Flow from step 8B

__________________________________________________________________
Explanation:
In this exercise, the flow reading should drop about 25%. As the drawing illustrates
below, after the air flows around the butterfly valve it will have an irregular velocity
profile in which the highest velocity / highest pressure reading is occurring at the bottom
of the Annubar sensor and the lowest velocity / lowest pressure reading is occurring at
the top of the Annubar sensor. As we learned from above, the readings at the bottom of
the Annubar have less affect on the high side pressure reading and the top of the Annubar
sensor has more of an effect. This means that the DP signal will be less than baseline
conditions.

Step 9: Annubar Troubleshooting
Remove butterfly valve and return speed of fan to Position 2 Record DP: _________
A. Rotate the 485 and record the DP

a. DP:____________
B. Return 485 to normal position
C. Simulate incorrect installation or incorrectly sized Annubar by pulling the tip
off of the wall.
a. Loosen Pak-Lok nuts so that Annubar can move freely up and down.
Insert tip spacer in Position 1 as shown. Look into pipe to see tip off of
the wall.
b. Note DP_____________
c. Put tip spacer in Position 2. This puts the top part of the slot inside of
the pipe wall. Look into the end of the pipe to see slot.
d. Note DP _________

e. Is it worse (in terms of flow error) to have the tip off

of the wall or a slot inside the pipe
wall?__________________________________
Explanation:
The effect of not inserting the Annubar sensor fully or misaligning it will be much like a
disturbance. In exercise A, rotating the Annubar sensor slightly will decrease the DP
slightly because the air flow is not directly impacting the frontal slot.
In exercise C, when the tip spacer is in position 1, the DP reading will remain the same.
In this configuration, the tip of the sensor is off the opposite side wall but the frontal slide
is still inside the pipe. However, this installation could cause vibration related
problems/failures in higher velocity applications. When the tip spacer is in position 2, the
DP will decrease slightly because the top of the frontal slot is inside of the pipe wall and
not measuring flow.
Step 10: RTD

Install potentiometer
A. Adjust temperature potentiometer to see how changes in temperature effect
flow rate (allow time for transmitter to calculate new flow – up to 15
seconds).
Step 11: Return everything to initial set-up for the next student.
Congratulations, you have completed the Annubar Troubleshooting Exercise.


 Learn the effect of varying installation effects on the compact orifice product
line
 Understand the short straight run benefits of the conditioning orifice plate
 Learn the troubleshooting process to identify installation and setup errors
Step 2: Initial Set-up

A. Make sure the 3051SFC flowmeter is installed properly (aligned, flow
direction, etc)
B. Verify the remote RTD & thermowell are installed and RTD cable is wired
to the 3051SFC terminal block.
C. Plug in Power (on fan) to power strip
D. Connect the transmitter power supply to power strip
E. Make sure a Laptop with AMS and Engineering Assistant is available
F. Open high and low instrument valves
G. Close equalizer valve

Step 3: Zero the DP Sensor

Open AMS Device Manager by clicking START > All Programs > AMS Device
Manager > AMS Device Manager
A. Enter the user name Admin and leave the password blank.
Press OK.
B. Right click on the icon and select Configure/Setup.

C. Click on Calibration at the top left menu on the screen. The Differential
Pressure Calibration tab should
D. Turn on fan to Position 2 (mid speed)
E. Close high side instrument valve
F. Open equalizer valve
G. Click the Zero Trim button and follow the on screen prompts.
H. Close equalizer valve, open H & L instrument valves

Compact Orifice Product Line 405/3051SFC/3095MFC
Step 4: Navigate to Process Variables Screen

A. Click on Process Variables on the lower left hand corner.
B. Click the All Variables tab on the top of the screen.
Step 5: Set Baseline Flow Condition
A. Keep fan at position 2

B. Wait for transmitter to reach steady state
C. Record average flow output from the LCD or from the
AMS Process Variables screen
Flow: ___________________________

Step 6: Single Elbow Disturbance
A. Install single elbow upstream of 3051SFC

B. Wait for transmitter output to reach steady state
Flow: ___________________________
D. Calculate flow rate change

 100 Change in Flow: __________%
Flow from step 5
E. Rotate elbow and see if flow rate changes
Step 7: Double Elbow – In Plane Disturbance
A. Install both elbows upstream of 3051SFC such that

they are in plane
C. Record average flow output from the LCD or from
the AMS Process Variables screen
Flow: ___________________________
Calculate flow change:

 100 Change in Flow: __________%
Flow from step 5

Step 8: Double Elbow – Out of Plane Disturbance
A. Rotate one of the elbows so that the elbows are out of

plane
Flow: ___________________________
Calculate flow change:

 100 Change in Flow: __________%
Flow from step 5
Explanation:
The results for the % change in flow in each of the different elbow configurations
should have all been minimal. As you can see from the diagram below, this is due to
the design of the Conditioning Orifice Plate. The Conditioning Orifice Plate has four
holes that condition the swirling, irregular flow profile caused by the elbow
disturbances (shown on the left in red). This allows for accurate, repeatable
measurement even with disturbances as little as 2 pipe diameters upstream from the
measurement point.
Step 9: Disassemble
 Place the demo unit back to the original position

Self Guided Hands-On Trouble Shooting Module

To successfully complete this training activity, you will:
 Experience improper re-zero at line pressure
 Understand bleed valve leak effects
 Investigate the impact of double-square root
 Demonstrate the improvement of fully compensated mass flow measurement
over traditional DP measurement
All data taken for this laboratory will be recorded on the score sheet that is included
on the last page this lab.
Step 2: Determine Performance Baseline
A. Ensure that the equalizer valves on both transmitters are closed by turning
the handles clockwise until snug.
B. Ensure that the High and Low pressure valves are open.
Equalizer Equalizer
Valve Valve
High and
High and Low Valves
Low Valves
3051S 3051SMV
C. Verify that the HART modem is connected to the 3051SMV.

D. Open AMS and navigate to the process variable screen.
1. Enter the user name Admin and leave the password blank.
Press OK
2. Right click on the icon and select Process Variables

3. Click on the All Variables tab at the top of the screen.

E. Flip the switch to Position 3 to turn on the fan. Ensure that the black
temperature cable is connected to the 3051SMV and that the temperature
switch is facing away from the black control knob. Wait for the readings
to reach steady state. Record readings from the LCD’s (or AMS) for
3051S Flow, 3051SMV Flow, DP, SP and Temperature on the lab score
sheet.
F. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 2. Record readings from the
LCD’s (or AMS) for 3051S Flow, 3051SMV Flow, DP, SP and
Temperature on the lab score sheet.
G. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 1. Record readings from the
LCD’s (or AMS) for 3051S Flow, 3051SMV Flow, DP, SP and
Temperature on the lab score sheet.
Step 3: Improper Re-Zero at Line Pressure
A. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 3.

B. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the 3051SMV LCD or AMS
screen.
DP ________________________________________
C. Open the equalizing valve on the 305 manifold that is connected to the
3051SMV by turning the handle counter-clockwise. (see image)
D. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the digital display.
DP ________________________________________
Is the DP value zero? ‫ ڤ‬Yes ‫ ڤ‬No
Note: Many people incorrectly assume that you only need to open the
equalizing valve to zero the transmitter. This is not the proper procedure

and will add error into the measurement. The reasons for this and the
proper zeroing procedure will be explained in the next step below.
E. Close the low side isolation valve on the 305 manifold that is connected to
the 3051SMV by turning the handle clockwise.
F. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the digital display.
DP ________________________________________
Is the DP value zero? ‫ ڤ‬Yes ‫ ڤ‬No
Note: The proper procedure to zero a transmitter would have been to first
close the low side, or high side (not both!), isolation valve prior to opening
the equalizing valve. This is especially important in a steam or other high
temperature application. If you open the equalizing valve first, you run the
risk of flushing the condensate legs/columns downstream into the process.
This would then allow the high temperature process fluid to come in
contact with the pressure transmitter, potentially causing sensor damage.
G. Close the equalizing valve on the 305 manifold that is connected to the
3051SMV by turning the handle clockwise.
H. Open the low side isolation valve on the 305 manifold that is connected to
the 3051SMV by turning the handle counter-clockwise.

Step 4: Bleed Valve Leak
A. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 3.

B. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the 3051SMV LCD or AMS
screen.
3051SMV DP ________________________________________
Record the 3051S Differential Pressure Value from the 3051S LCD.
3051S DP__________________________________
C. Using the 3/8 in wrench, loosen the valve plug (by rotating
counterclockwise) from the low side drain vent valve that is part of the 305
manifold that is connected to the 3051SMV. There should be a small
amount of air (barely perceptible) escaping from the drain vent valve.
D. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the 3051SMV digital display.
3051SMV DP ________________________________________
Record the 3051S Differential Pressure Value from the 3051S digital
display.
3051S DP__________________________________
How have the values changed? __________________________
E. Using the 3/8 in wrench, remove the valve plug from the low side drain
vent valve that is part of the 305 manifold that is connected to the
3051SMV

F. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the 3051SMV digital display.
3051SMV DP ________________________________________
Record the 3051S Differential Pressure Value from the 3051S digital
display
3051S DP__________________________________
How have the values changed? __________________________
Note: The first scenario illustrates what happens when there is a small
leak in the connection system. The second scenario illustrates what
happens when there is a more significant leak in the connection system.
In the field, it is a good idea to check that all drain vent valve parts are
secured if the customer is experiencing low DP’s.
G. Re-install the valve plug into the low side drain vent valve that is part of
the 305 manifold that is connected to the 3051SMV.
H. Click “OK” to close out of the 3051SMV Process Variables screen and
return to AMS Device Connection View.

Step 5: Double Square Root
A. Turn on the fan and adjust the power knob until the Flow Rate on the
3051S reads approximately 2 lb/min (0.94 kg/min) or 1.85 inH2O (4.5
mbar) on the LCD of the 3051S.
- Somewhere between positions 1 and 2 on the fan power knob
B. Use the multimeter to measure the mA output of the 3051SMV

Connect the black probe to the “Test -” terminal and the red probe to the
“Test +” terminal
Record this value _______________________ mA
Use the multimeter to measure the mA output of the 3051S

*Note: The mA readings from the 3051SMV and the 3051S should be
approx. the same
C. Connect your HART modem to the 3051S
D. Right click on the 3051S transmitter and click “Configure/Setup” as shown

below.
E. Click on the “Basic Setup” tab. Navigate to the “Transfer Function” drop-
down under the Pressure Setup heading. Change the option to “Square

Root” as shown below. Click the “Apply” button and then “Yes” to apply
changes.
*Note: By changing the transfer function on the Basic Setup tab, you have
applied a double square root. This is because the Scaled Variable is already
setup with a square root relationship. Any time the Scaled Variable is used to
represent a flow rate, square root will be used.
F. Click “Yes” for Routine Service prompt.
G. Use the multimeter to measure the mA output of the 3051SMV

Use the multimeter to measure the mA output of the 3051S

*You will notice that the flow measurement readings in AMS or on the
transmitters LCDs did not change.

H. Compare the mA output for the 3051S from Step B. with the readings
taken in Step G. Were the readings different? If so, which mA reading
was higher (linear or sq-root)? Did the readings for the 3051SMV change?
*This exercise demonstrates what happens when you have a DP

transmitter that is double square-rooted. The flow values being digitally
displayed (AMS, LCD, 475, etc.) are accurate, however, the analog output
(mA) changes when you have a double square-rooted transmitter and the
incorrect mA value is being sent to the control system.
*Note: The double square root will incorrectly state the flow
reading in a control system as being higher than actual flow.
This is because the square root of a fractional value is always
higher
Ex: sq-root 0.5 = 0.7071
I. Return the “Transfer function” to Linear as shown below. Click the “OK”
button and then “Yes”. You may now disconnect the HART modem from
the 3051S and reconnect it to the 3051SMV.

Step 6: Fully Compensated Mass Flow vs. Uncorrected Flow
A. Right click on the 3051SMV icon and select “Process Variables”.

B. Click on “All Variables” tab.
C. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 3.
D. Record the room temperature value from the 3051SMV LCD.
Temperature _____________________________________
E. Flip the switch on the temperature control box so that the switch is
positioned towards the black knob.
F. Turn the potentiometer (black knob on the temperature control box)
clockwise in quarter-turn increments until the temperature reading is
approximately
400 ± 50°F (200 ± 10°C).
G. Record readings from the LCD’s (or AMS) for 3051S Flow, 3051SMV
Flow, DP, SP and Temperature on the lab score sheet.
H. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 2. Allow the system time to
reach steady state. Record readings from the LCD’s (or AMS) for 3051S
Flow, 3051SMV Flow, DP, SP and Temperature on the lab score sheet.
I. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 1. Allow the system time to
reach steady state. Record readings from the LCD’s (or AMS) for 3051S
Flow, 3051SMV Flow, DP, SP and Temperature on the lab score sheet.
J. Compare the data for 3051SMV Flow to the Baseline data for the
3051SMV under the condition when the fan was at Position 3. Turn the
temperature control knob counter-clockwise to decrease the temperature to
150 ± 25°F
(65 ± 4°C). What happened to the calculated flow rate when the
temperature value was changed to 150°F (65°C)?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
_____

K. Calculate the flow difference between the 3051SMV and 3051S at the
three fan positions that regulate flow.
Position 3: ______________________________________
Position 2: ______________________________________
Position 1: ______________________________________
L. Flip the switch on the temperature control box so that the switch is facing
away from the black knob (same as at the start of the lab).
M. Click “Ok” to close Process Variable screen and return to Device

Connection View.
N. Close AMS.
Orifice Product Troubleshooting Lab Wrap-up

After completing this lab, you should have a better understanding of how the
following can affect DP flowmeters in the field:
 Experience improper re-zero at line pressure

 Bleed valve leak effects
 Impact of double-square root on the mA output
 Measurement improvement of fully compensated mass flow measurement
over traditional DP measurement
Thank you for your attention and participation!


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DP Flow Level 200 Product Training

Hands-On Installation Module

Step 1: Review Learning Objectives

 Learn how to install a Pak-Lok style Annubar flowmeter

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Step 2: Verify 485 Product components

II. Measure the mounting hardware height

Mounting Hardware Height ____________________________

III. Measure the insertion height by inserting the pipe diameter

IV. Determine Wall Thickness

Wall Thickness = Outer Diameter – (Insert. Height - Mounting Hardware

Wall Thickness = __________________________________

V. Determine Inner Diameter

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Inner Diameter = Outer Diameter – [ 2 * Wall Thickness]

Inner Diameter = ___________________________________

D. Measure and record Pipe ID and wall using

Pipe ID: ____________ Pipe Wall: ____________

TO PREVENT INJURY - REMOVE

F. Confirm pipe information matches tag information

Step 3: Measure Mounting Hole

Step 4: Determine Correct Orientation

A. Locate flow direction arrow on primary element.

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I. Verify the alignment of the flowmeter by placing a straight edge against

J. Locate the black temperature cable on the 3051SFA transmitter

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Step 6: Review installation

Step 7: Disassemble (first two rotations only)

A. Disconnect the temperature cables

Studs & Nuts

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Step 1: Review Learning Objectives

(Note: You will not turn the fan on)

Step 2: Identify Key Components

Fan Speed RTD assembly

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Step 3: Verify 405 Product components

A. Locate the below information on the tag and record:

Model Number: ____________

Calibration Factor: ____________

Step 4: Determine correct orientation

A. Locate flow direction arrow on the neck of the 405

C. Why is it important to locate/know the flow direction?

Step 5: Identify correct flange rating on centering ring

Step 6: Confirm Available Straight Pipe Run

A. Install a single elbow on the open end of the pipe

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Upstream Straight Pipe Run

What is the available upstream piping? ____________ Diameters

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Downstream Straight Pipe Run

What is the available downstream piping? ____________ Diameters

D. The below table is from the 405 QIG.

E. Remove the top two nuts and top two studs

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F. Loosen and retract bottom nuts to the end of the studs

J. First step is to install the remote temperature assembly. 2

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V. Remove the remote temperature housing cover and verify

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Step 9: Disassemble the demo unit

Pipe ID: Pipe Wall:

Flow: __ DP: Pressure: _ Temp: ____

Flow 1: __ DP: Pressure: _ Temp: ____

Flow 1: __ DP: Pressure: _ Temp: ____

Flow 1: __ DP: Pressure: _ Temp: ____

Flow 1: __ DP: Pressure: _ Temp: ____

Flow 1: __ DP: Pressure: _ Temp: ____

Flow 1: __ DP: Pressure: _ Temp: ____