en Operating and Ultrasonic heat and cooling meter

Installation Instruction

mod. Hydrosonis-ULC
Note: In the text below, the term meter refers both to Only install or remove the meter when the pipes are
the heat meter and to the cooling meter and the com- pressure-less.
bined heat and cooling meter, unless otherwise speci-
After installing the meter, check the leak-tightness of
fied.
the system.

1. General Guarantee and calibration validity will lapse if the

calibration relevant security seal is broken.
1.1 Use Only clean the meter from outside with a soft, lightly
The HYDROSONIS-ULC is used as a meter for heating or wetted cloth. Do not use any spirit or cleaning sol-
cooling consumption measurement in systems with water. vent.
The meter consists of a volume measurement unit, two As far as disposal is concerned, the meter is a waste
fixed temperature sensors and an electronic unit that electronic appliance in the sense of European Di-
calculates the energy consumption based on volume and rective 2012/19/EU (WEEE) and it must not be dis-
temperature difference. posed of as domestic waste. The relevant national,
Note: The meter cannot be opened without damaging legal regulations must be observed as the appliance
must be disposed of via the channels provided for
the security seal.
this purpose. The local and currently valid legislation
1.2 General notes must be observed.
The meter contains lithium batteries. Do not dispose
The meter left the factory in a faultless condition where safety of the meter and the batteries with domestic waste.
is concerned. The manufacturer will provide additional tech- Observe the local stipulations and laws on disposal.
nical support on request. Calibration relevant security seals on
You can return the lithium batteries to the manufac-
the meter must not be damaged or removed. Otherwise, the
turer for appropriate disposal following use. When
warranty and calibration validity of the meter will no longer
shipping please observe legal regulations, in particu-
apply.
lar, those governing the labelling and packaging of
 Keep the packaging so that you can transport the meter in hazardous goods.
its original packaging following expiry of the calibration va-
Do not open the batteries. Do not bring batteries into
lidity.
contact with water or expose to temperatures above
 Lay all cables at a minimum distance of 500 mm to high 80 °C.
voltage and high frequency cables.
The meter does not have any lightning protection.
 A relative humidity of < 93 % at 25 °C is permissible (with-
Ensure lightning protection via the in-house installa-
out condensation).
tion.
 Avoid cavitation in the whole system due to overpressure
i.e. at least 1 bar at qp and approx. 2 bar at qs (applies for
approx. 80 °C). 3. Installation
To install the meter proceed as follows:
 Safety informations  Determine the place of installation in line with the inscrip-
tion on the meter.
The meters may only be used in building service
engineering plants and only for the applications
described. Note: At a heating meter or combined heat/cold
The local regulations (installation etc.) must be ad- meter the mounting place of the flow sensor cold
hered to. side is equivalent to return . The mounting
The operating conditions according to the type plate place of the flow sensor hot side is equivalent to flow
must be complied with during use. Non-compliance . .
can result in hazardous situations and the expiry of all
claims arising from liability for defects as well as
liability on the basis of any expressly granted guaran- Note: At a cooling meter the mounting place
tees. of the flow sensor hot side is equivalent to the return
The meter is only suitable for circulating water in . The mounting place of the flow sensor cold
heating systems.
side is equivalent to flow .
The meter is not suitable for drinking water.  Observe the dimensions of the meter and check whether
there is sufficient space available.
Beware of sharp edges on thread, flange and meas-
 Rinse the system thoroughly before installing the meter.
uring section.
 Fit the meter vertically or horizontally between two slide
Requirements for circulating water (CEN/TR 16911: valves so that the arrow on the housing and the flow direc-
2016). tion match. Also observe the installation situations and the
Only personnel, trained in the installation and opera- following examples of installation.
tion of meters in heating and cooling systems, may  Fit the temperature sensors in the same circuit as the me-
install and remove the meter. ter. Please observe admixtures.

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 Seal the temperature sensor and the fittings to protect
against manipulation.
 If you install the meter for cooling metering, follow the ap-
propriate notes.
Recommendation: If you are installing several meters, the
same installation conditions must be consistent for all meters.
Installation notes
Fig. 4: Installation for circulation with throttling configuration for example (flow sensor
Note: When installing the meter, the locally applicable in flow direction before control valve / differential pressure regulating valve)
installation regulations for meters must be observed. Installation notes for sensor adapter set
Inlet or outlet sections are not necessary. If you install the
meter in the common return of two circuits, determine a place A mounting set is included for meters with 5.2 × 45 mm tem-
of installation with a minimum distance of 10 × DN from the T- perature sensors. With this you can fit the temperature sensor
piece. This distance ensures a good mixing of the different directly immersed into an insert or a ball valve for example.
water temperatures. You can install the temperature sensors in 1. Use the fit-up aid/pen provided to mount the O-ring at the
T-pieces, ball valves, directly immersed or in pockets depend- installation point.
ing on the version. The temperature sensor ends must reach to 2. Place both halves of the plastic bolting round the 3 notches
at least the middle of the pipe cross section. of the temperature sensor.
3. Press the bolting together and screw the bolting hand tight
Note: Protect the meter against damage through impacts
into the installation point up to the stop (tightening torque
or vibrations at the place of installation.
3 ... 5 Nm).
Note: Ensure the electronic unit is protected against any
ingress of water.
Recommendation: Do not install the meter on the intake side
of a pump. Maintain a minimum distance of 10 x DN on the
outlet side.
Examples of installation (directly immersed sensor)
You can install the meter in any position e.g. vertically or hori-
zontally. In order to avoid accumulation of air and disruption in
operation, fit the meter in a vertical installation position and not
in the uppermost area of a pipeline. Fig. 5: Mounting adapter set
* This position is not permitted for cold 3.1 Installation of cooling meters and combined
meters and in cases where moisture can
enter the electronic unit due to conden- heat/cooling meters
sation (e.g. during an interruption in the
summer).
Observe the following installation instructions to avoid conden-
sation water.
 Mount the cooling meter so that the black cover on the
measuring section points sidewards or downwards.
 Mount the electronic unit separated from the volume meas-
uring unit e. g. on the wall.
*  Form a loop downwards with the connected cables.
 Mount the protection pocket so that the temperature sensor
Fig. 1 stands vertically downwards or horizontally.
 Mount the temperature sensor horizontal or vertical in the
pipe from below.

Transducer cover
Fig. 6: Recommended mounting position for cooling measurement

3.2 Electronic unit

Fig. 2: Example for installation with ball valve and meter with 110 mm armature The ambient temperature of the electronic unit must not ex-
ceed 55 °C. Avoid direct sunlight.
Mount the electronic unit separated from the volume meas-
urement unit e. g. on the wall if the water temperatures are
below 10 °C and above 90 °C.
Aligning electronic unit
Proceed as follows to align the electronic unit:
Fig. 3: Installation for circulation with admixing; placement of temperature sensors  Turn the electronic unit to the left or right through 90° or
through 180° as required.
Note: When turning through 45° the electronic unit is
not connected tightly to the volume measurement unit.

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Wall fitting (split fitting)
Proceed as follows for the wall fitting:
 Turn the electronic unit through 45°.
 Pull the electronic unit away from the volume measurement
unit.
 Unscrew the adapter plate from the volume measuring unit.
 Fix the adapter plate on the wall.

Fig. 8: LCD
Number Description
1 Identification previous year value
2 Previous year value
3 Maxima
4 Previous month value
5 Identification previous month value
Fig. 7: Top view and cross section of the adapter plate 6 Activity display at flow
7 Calibrated value
 Place the electronic unit on the wall adapter at an angle of Switching the display
45° and turn it into position.
Proceed as follows to switch between the display values:
3.3 Power supply  Press the button briefly (for less than 2 sec.) to show the
The meter is equipped with a long life battery for 6 or 11 years next line of the current loop.
of operation. You can find the operating time on the dial plate. After the last line is displayed, the first line comes up again.
 Hold down the button (longer than 3 sec.) in order to dis-
Warning: Do not open the batteries. Do not bring
play the next loop.
battery into contact with water or expose to tempera-
After the last loop is displayed, the first loop comes up again.
tures above 80 °C. Dispose of used batteries at
If you do not operate the meter for 30 sec. in the user loop
suitable collection points.
"LOOP 0", the meter changes to the standard display. If you do
3.4 Interfaces and Communication not operate the meter for 30 min. in the loops "LOOP 1 ... 4",
the meter changes to the standard display.
Note: Frequently switching off the M-bus voltage may User loop “LOOP 0”
result in a reduction of the battery life.
The meter is equipped with an optical interface in accordance
User loop Segment test
with EN 62056-21 as standard.
If the meter is equipped with the option "M-Bus", it is supplied Energy quantity In case of error mes-
with a 2-wire cable. sage with error code
If the meter is equipped with the option "pulse", it is supplied
with a 4-wire cable.
The connection cable can be extended by fitting a junction box. Cooling registers (optional)

3.5 Temperature sensor Volume

Note: Wires must not be separated, shortened or

extended. Current values “LOOP 1”

Current values
4. Operating
Current flow Temperature difference
Note: Both display range and data displayed can differ
from this description depending on the appliance pa- Current heat power Operating time with flow
rameterization. Certain button functions can also be
blocked. Alternate current tempera- Missing time
The meter consists of a 7-digit LCD displaying various values. ture hot and cold side in 2
s cycles Time with flow

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Previous month's values “LOOP 2”  If needed vent the heating system until the flow display is
stable.
Previous month’s values
 Fit the user locks to the fittings and the temperature sen-
Log date sors. The scope of supply includes two self lock seals for
Max. power in 2 s sealing a sensor and the connecting fitting.
cycles with date  Read the meter status for energy, volume, operation and
Amount of energy on set stamp
day missing time and note the values.
Max. temperature hot
Cooling registers on set side in 2 s cycles with Error messages for incorrect installation:
day (optional) date stamp
Error "incorrect flow direction (negative)"
Check that the flow direction arrows on the volume measurement unit
Volume on set day match the flow direction of the system. If the directions do not match,
Max. temperature cold
side in 2 s cycles with turn the volume measurement unit by 180°.
Missing time on set day Error "negative temperature difference"
date stamp
Check whether the sensors are installed in the right circular flow (flow
Max. flow on set day in 2 and return flow interchanged). Use only a meter suitable to the mount-
s cycles with date stamp ing place.
Heat meter:
Temperature sensor in the flow-pipe with higher temperatures; temper-
ature sensor in return-pipe with lower temperature
General/Communication "LOOP 3"
Cooling meter:
Temperature sensor in the flow-pipe with lower temperatures; tempera-
General/Communication ture sensor in return-pipe with higher temperature
Device number,
Yearly set day
7-digit 6. Functional details
Optional interface Monthly set day
If the respective operation thresholds are exceeded and flow
Primary address (only for and temperature difference are positive, the meter summates
Firmware version
M-Bus) the energy and the volume.
Secondary address If the operate margin is gone below a "u" is displayed at a leading
CRC-Code point for the flow, power and temperature display.
7-digit - for M-Bus
For a positive flow the activity display appears in the user
Other “LOOP 4” loop in the LCD.
All segments of the display are switched on for control purpos-
Other es during the segment test. The flow, power and temperature
Date Code entry for test / difference are recorded with the appropriate +/- signs.
para operation The operating hours are counted from the first connection of
the power supply. The meter saves "operating time with flow"
Time as soon as a positive flow is recognized. Missing hours are
summated if there is a fault and the meter is thus unable to
4.1 Monthly values take a measurement.
The meter stores the following values for 24 months on the Stored maximum values are marked with an „ “ in the lower
monthly set day right hand area of the LCD.
 Missing time
 Volume
 Energy
and the maxima with date stamp for
 Flow
 Power
 Temperature hot side
 Temperature cold side
4.2 Parameterization
When the LCD displays the code input, you can access the
parameterization operation by entering the code. You can set
date and M-Bus primary address in the parameterization oper-
ation for example. For more detail see the separate parameter-
ization instruction.

5. Getting started
For activation proceed as follows:
 Open the slide valves slowly.
 Check the heating system for leak-tightness.
 Vent the heating system carefully.
 Press the button on the meter briefly.
The message "F0" disappears after 10 sec.
 Check the measured values for flow and temperatures for
plausibility.

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7. Error codes Power Supply
Type of power supply Battery for 6 or 11 years
The meter continuously runs a self-diagnosis and can thus Battery type AA cell lithium
recognize and display various installation or meter errors: Lithium content 0,65 g per battery
Number of batteries 1 – 3, depending on the configuration
Error code Error Service guidelines
FL nEG Incorrect flow direction Check flow or installation direc- qp m³/h Overall length and connection
tion; correct if necessary 0.6 110 mm (3/4 '') 190 mm (1 '')
if necessary in exchange with: 1.5 110 mm (3/4 '') 130 mm (1 '') 190 mm (1 '')
2.5 130 mm (1 '') 190 mm (1 '')
DIFF nEG Negative temperature difference Check installation point of the
temperature sensors; exchange if
necessary
if necessary in exchange with:
F0 No flow can be measured Air in the measurement unit/pipe,
bleed air from pipe (delivery
condition)
F1 Interruption in the hot side temper- Inform service department
ature sensor
F2 Interruption in cold side tempera- Inform service department
ture sensor
F3 Electronics for temperature evalua- Inform service department
tion defective
F4 Battery flat Inform service department
F5 Short-circuit hot side temperature Inform service department
sensor
F6 Short-circuit cold side temperature Inform service department
sensor
F7 Error in the internal memory Inform service department
holding
F8 Errors F1, F2, F3, F5 or F6 for Measure dependent on error
longer than 8 hours, recognition of code. Error message F8 must be
attempts to manipulate. reset by service department.
F9 Error in the electronics Inform service department

8. Technical data

Note: The information on the meter must be observed!

General
Measuring accuracy Class 2 or 3 (EN 1434)
Environment class A (EN 1434) for indoor installation
Mechanical class M1 / M2 *)
Electromagnetic class E1 *)
*) according to 2014/32/EU Directive on Measuring Instruments
Ambient humidity < 93% rel. humidity at 25 °C, without condensation
Max. height 2000 m above sea level
Storage temperature - 20 … 60 °C
Electronic unit
Ambient temperature 5 … 55 °C
Housing protection rating IP 54 according to EN 60529
Power supply Battery for 6 or 11 years
Operation threshold f. T 0.2 K
Temperature difference T 3 K … 80 K
Temperature measurement 0 ... 180 °C
range
LCD 7 digit
Optical interface Standard, EN 62056-21
Communication Optional
Separability Always, cable length 1.5 m
Temperature sensor
Type Pt 500 according to EN 60751, not detachable
Connection type Pt 500, 2 wire technology
Cable length 1.5 m
Construction type Bolb sensor ø 5.2 × 45 mm; DS direct short,
M10 × 27,5 mm
Temperature range 0 ... 105 °C
Volume measuring unit
Protection class IP 54 according to EN 60529; optional IP 65
Mounting place Hot side / cold side
Installation position Any, horizontal or vertical
Flow straightening None
Measuring range 1:100
Temperature range 5 … 105 °C
National type approvals may be different.
Maximum overload qs = 2 x qp, permanent
Nominal pressure PN16 (1.6 MPa; PS16)
PN25 (2.5 MPa; PS25)
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